Selma public meetings in 2025

Planning Board

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific business items, proposals, or decisions are listed.

Appearance Commission

The Appearance Commission will consider three Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the historic district. The body will also announce awards for the Christmas Decorating Contest.

• COA request for 100 S. Pollock Street to add two wall signs and a glass wall in front of two garage doors
• COA request for 103 S. Raiford Street
• COA request for 123 S. Raiford Street
• Christmas Decorating Contest Awards

Town Council Meeting Two

The Selma Town Council will meet to approve a water main bid, consider annexations on Merriman Drive, and hold public hearings on a Sunoco Midstream project, a Holton Ridge subdivision, and a text amendment regarding signs.

• Awarding Wells & Water Main Bid
• Annexations on Merriman Drive
• Public Hearing: Sunoco Midstream, LLC
• Public Hearing: Holton Ridge Subdivision
• Text Amendment: Chapter 17 - Article XI. Signs

Town Council Meeting One

This meeting is largely procedural, with the council considering a consent agenda that includes Budget Amendment #4 for FY 2024/25 and approval of previous meeting minutes. No public hearings or substantive discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget Amendment #4 for FY 2024/25
• Approval of meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Selma Planning Board will convene to approve the meeting agenda and minutes. The session includes a closed session and concludes with adjournment.

• Approval of minutes
• Closed session
• Discussion of business items

Special Council Meeting

The Selma Town Council will hold a public hearing on Map Amendment 2025-018-RZ, a request to rezone 1749 Outlet Center Drive from Interstate Business to a conditional Planned‑Unit Development‑Residential district for a 115‑unit multifamily project. Staff have recommended the proposal as consistent with the town's Unified Development Ordinance and Land Use Plan. The agenda also includes a request to cancel upcoming Planning Board meetings and a resolution (No. 20251121A) concerning a Facilities Repayment Rider Agreement.

• Public Hearing: Map Amendment 2025-018-RZ – rezoning 1749 Outlet Center Drive to a conditional PUD‑R for 115 units
• Request to cancel Planning Board meetings (Town Clerk Dalton Larsen‑Batten)
• Resolution No. 20251121A – Facilities Repayment Rider Agreement
• Staff recommendation supporting the conditional zoning application
• Approval of agenda and consent agenda items

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting primarily to approve minutes from its May 15 and August 21, 2025 meetings, plus amended minutes from a March 10 special meeting. No new business items are listed; the agenda also includes a possible closed session.

• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2025 meeting (included variance approval for 101 Oak Tree Drive)
• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2025 meeting (included variance discussion for 508/512 S. Webb Street)
• Approval of amended minutes from March 10, 2025 special meeting

Recreation Advisory Board

The Selma Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the FY26/27 budget, review a sports advertising policy, and review a mulch replacement plan. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Railroad Days sponsorship.

• FY26/27 Budget Discussion
• Sports Advertising Policy
• Mulch Replacement Plan
• Railroad Days Sponsorship Presentation
• Tennis Courts Update

Appearance Commission

The Selma Appearance Commission will consider two requests for Certificates of Appropriateness to paint properties in the West Selma Historic District. The body will also discuss the 2025 Christmas Decorating Contest and the FY26/27 budget.

• Request for COA: 201 N. Massey Street
• Request for COA: 405 N. Massey Street
• 2025 Christmas Decorating Contest
• FY26/27 Budget Discussion
• West Selma Historic District Map Amendment

Town Council Meeting Two

This meeting includes a public hearing on a rezoning request for 1749 Outlet Center Drive to allow a 115-unit multifamily development. The council will also consider ordinance amendments regarding nuisances and garbage fees, fee schedule updates for renewable credits, facilities repayment, and code enforcement, and a budget calendar for FY26/27. A presentation on the fire department's improved ISO Class 2 rating will be given with no action required.

• Public hearing: map amendment 2025-018-RZ for 115-unit PUD-R at 1749 Outlet Center Drive
• Ordinance text amendment 2025-022-O on nuisance abatement and garbage penalty
• Fee schedule updates: renewable credit rider, facilities repayment rider, code enforcement fees
• FY26/27 budget calendar adoption
• Fire Department ISO Class 2 rating presentation (no action)

Open Forum

The Selma Town Council convened an Open Forum meeting on November 8, 2025. The agenda included a mayor's report and recommendations, council members' reports and recommendations, and an open forum for citizen requests. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezoning actions were listed for decision at this meeting.

• Mayor's report and recommendations
• Council members' report and recommendations
• Open forum for citizen requests

Town Council Meeting One

The Selma Town Council will hear a presentation on the State Health Plan 2026 rate increase, adopt the 2026 holiday schedule, and review a draft 2026 annual events calendar. A resolution to accept a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for stormwater projects will be considered. The consent agenda includes resolutions directing the clerk to investigate annexations for 207 and 205 Merriman Drive.

• State Health Plan 2026 rate increase presentation (Human Resources Director)
• Adoption of the 2026 holiday schedule (Human Resources/Interim Finance Officer)
• Review of the draft 2026 annual events calendar (Interim Parks & Recreation Director)
• Resolution to accept the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program stormwater grant (Deputy Town Manager/Fire Chief)
• Consent agenda resolutions directing clerk to investigate annexations at 207 and 205 Merriman Drive

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss four ordinance text amendments regarding code enforcement, penalties, permitted uses, and plat approvals. The board will also consider a subdivision request for Parcel No. 14L08019 and a special use permit for Sunoco Midstream, LLC.

• Ordinance 2025-022-O: Code Enforcement Procedures
• Ordinance 2025-023-O: Penalties and remedies for violation (Sec. 17-1504)
• Ordinance 2025-024-O: Table of Permitted Uses (Sec. 17-410)
• Ordinance 2025-026-O: Permits and Final Plat Approval
• Special Use Permit 2025-305-SUP for Sunoco Midstream, LLC (Parcel No. 14054038)

Special Council Meeting

The Selma Town Council special meeting will address FY25/26 Budget Amendment #4 as a business item. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda, consent agenda items such as minutes, the FY25/26 Quarterly Financial Report, Budget Amendments #2 and #3, and a Grant Project Ordinance for Sewer AIA-W-0308. Additional discussion items cover the Selma Elementary School request, the Richard B. Harrison Alumni Association acquisition analysis, a Purple Flag update, and the Mitchener Station relocation financial report. The meeting will also consider the 2026 Annual Events lineup and council training opportunities.

• FY25/26 Budget Amendment #4 (business item)
• FY25/26 Budget Amendment #2 (consent agenda)
• FY25/26 Budget Amendment #3 (consent agenda)
• Grant Project Ordinance Sewer AIA-W-0308 (consent agenda)
• Selma Elementary School request (discussion/presentation)

Appearance Commission

The Selma Appearance Commission will discuss and potentially decide on the West Selma Historic District Map Amendment, a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) request for 112 N. Massey Street, and receive an update on Reid's Vinyl. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a closed session.

• West Selma Historic District Map Amendment – staff report updating four parcels to be included in the district
• Request for COA at 112 N. Massey Street – application, staff report, and draft COA
• Reid's Vinyl Update – attached images for review
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from August 18 and September 15, 2025
• Closed session (reason not specified in agenda)

Town Council Meeting Two

The Town Council will consider several text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, including regulations for motor vehicle sales and Central Business District design standards. The body will also review a map amendment for 1749 Outlet Center Drive and a special use permit for 212 W. Griswold Street.

• Public hearing for map amendment at 1749 Outlet Center Drive
• Public hearing for special use permit and plat at 212 W. Griswold Street
• Proposed text amendments to motor vehicle repair/sales (Sec. 17-549) and sign regulations
• Review of 2025 Railroad Days expense report
• Proposed system development fee schedule updates

Town Council Meeting One

The Selma Town Council will meet to approve minutes, consider three budget amendments, and vote on a sewer grant project ordinance. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2026 annual events calendar and a quarterly budget report.

• Approval of minutes from previous meetings
• FY25/26 Budget Amendment #2
• FY25/26 Budget Amendment #3
• Grant Project Ordinance Sewer AIA-W-0308
• 2026 Annual Events presentation

Planning Board

The Selma Planning Board will consider four ordinance text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, including changes to Central Business District design standards, subdivision approval processes, motor vehicle repair regulations, and temporary sign rules. The meeting will also include a closed session.

• Ordinance 2025-016-O: Central Business District design standards
• Ordinance 2025-021-O: Subdivision approval process
• Ordinance 2025-015-O: Motor Vehicle Repair and Services standards
• Ordinance 2025-020-O: Temporary sign regulations
• Closed session

Appearance Commission

The Selma Appearance Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 2’x2’ blade sign at 111 E. Railroad Street. The meeting also covered standard agenda items and historic preservation business.

• Approval of Certificate of Appropriateness for 111 E. Railroad Street
• Review of historic preservation old and new business
• Closed session scheduled
• Approval of consent agenda items
• Call to order and adjournment

Town Council Meeting Two

The Town Council will consider a budget amendment and updates to the FY 25/26 position control. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding an annexation petition and discuss a request from the Richard B. Harrison Alumni Association.

• FY 25/26 Budget Amendment #1 including $82,000 for the JoCo Visitors Bureau Fund
• Public hearing for annexation petition 2025-010-ANX (Parcel No. 14L10014L/14M12001C)
• Request for public hearing for a major subdivision at 212 W. Griswold Street
• Johnston County Interlocal Agreement for Fire Inspections
• FY 25/26 Position Control Update to align with budget process changes

Town Council Meeting One

The Town Council will receive a presentation on wayfinding signs from Deputy Town Manager Phillip McDaniel. The body will also consider proclamations for Fire Prevention Week, First Responders Week, and Constitution Week.

• Wayfinding Sign Presentation by Deputy Town Manager/Fire Chief Phillip McDaniel
• Fire Prevention Week Proclamation
• First Responders Week Proclamation
• Constitution Week Proclamation

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a special use permit and preliminary plat application for a duplex development at 212 W. Griswold Street, submitted by Homes By Michael Ford, LLC. The project would create individually deeded duplexes as starter homes on a 1.07-acre parcel zoned Transitional Residential. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and hold board elections.

• Ordinance Map Amendment 2025-249-SUP/250-PLAT at 212 W. Griswold Street – Homes By Michael Ford, LLC (special use permit and major subdivision preliminary plat for duplex development)
• Approval of July 28, 2025 Planning Board meeting minutes
• Board elections for Planning Board positions

Board of Adjustment

The Selma Board of Adjustment will review two variance applications—one for 508/512 S. Webb Street and another for 300 Graham Street. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda, consent agenda items such as prior meeting minutes, and a board election. All items are listed on the agenda for the August 21, 2025 meeting.

• Variance request for 508/512 S. Webb Street (application, staff report, deed, survey)
• Variance request for 300 Graham Street (application, staff report, consent form, proposal)
• Board elections
• Approval of agenda and consent agenda minutes
• Direction from Mayor & Council (item on agenda)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will meet to conduct board elections and review budget information for fiscal year 2025/26. The board will also review images related to a mulch project and park updates.

• Board Elections
• FY 25/26 Budget Information
• Mulch Project Images
• 20250606 Park Images

Appearance Commission

The Selma Appearance Commission will meet on August 18, 2025, to approve previous minutes, receive an update on the West Selma Historic District map amendment, and decide on five Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on N. Raiford, S. Massey, and N. Sumner streets. The commission will also review a beautification award and consider board applications and elections.

• West Selma Historic District Map Amendment Update (discussion item from July 21 minutes on adding 706 W. Anderson, 702 W. Anderson, 411 N. Raiford, 407 N. Raiford)
• Request for COA for new signage at 104 N. Raiford Street (moving blade sign and window decals from 122 S. Raiford)
• Request for COA for 105 N. Raiford Street (details in staff report)
• Request for COA for 113 N. Raiford Street (involving paint color swatch)
• Request for COA for 110 S. Massey Street and 302 N. Sumner Street (two separate applications)

Town Council Meeting Two

The Town Council will vote on a resolution to set a public hearing for a voluntary annexation petition covering parcels 14L10014I/14M12001C on US HWY 70 A. It will also consider a map amendment to rezone 1749 Outlet Center Drive to a Planned‑Unit Development‑Residential conditional district for a 115‑unit multifamily project. Additional agenda items include a six‑month utility refund and collection policy, a fire‑service contract for FY 25/26, and a police department resolution for the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. Public hearings on text amendments to zoning and traffic ordinances are also scheduled.

• Resolution to set public hearing for annexation petition (Parcel No. 14L10014I/14M12001C) – September 9, 2025
• Map amendment request to rezone 1749 Outlet Center Drive to a PUD‑R conditional district (115‑unit multifamily)
• Utility Refund & Collection Policy (6‑month) action item
• Johnston County Emergency Services – Fire Service Contract for FY 25/26
• Police Department resolution for NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program

Open Forum

The Town of Selma is holding an Open Forum meeting to hear citizens' requests. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from the Mayor and Council members.

Town Council Meeting One

The Selma Town Council will consider approving minutes, a records retention schedule, and ordinances for upcoming parades. The body will also discuss the FY26 fee schedule and award a bid for the Train Station Relocation project.

• Approval of Railroad Days and Christmas Parade ordinances
• FY26 Fee Schedule review
• Train Station Relocation bid award
• Resolution to accept Sewer AIA-W-0308 start-up documents
• Review of Advisory Board bylaws

Planning Board

The Selma Planning Board will review a request to rezone 11.75 acres from Interstate Business (IB) to a Planned-Unit Development -Residential (PUD-R) district for a 115-unit apartment complex at 1749 Outlet Center Drive. The applicant, TWG Development, LLC, is seeking to modify standard zoning requirements, including a reduction in the required 500-foot buffer between multi-family units to 75 feet.

• Review of 2025-018-O Map Amendment for 1749 Outlet Center Drive
• Request to rezone 11.75 acres from IB to PUD-R
• 115-unit multi-family development proposed
• Request to reduce buffer distance from 500 feet to 75 feet
• Conditional zoning district application from TWG Development, LLC

Appearance Commission

The Appearance Commission will vote on recommending a map amendment adding four structures to the West Selma Historic District and will hear a Certificate of Appropriateness request for a carport at 408 W. Oak Street. A staff-level COA for 406 N. Massey Street is on the consent agenda. The meeting also includes new commission applicant interviews and a possible closed session.

• West Selma Historic District Amendment – map amendment to add 706 W. Anderson St., 702 W. Anderson St., 411 N. Raiford St., and 407 N. Raiford St.
• Certificate of Appropriateness request (2025-201-COA) for a carport at 408 W. Oak Street
• Consent agenda includes staff-approved COA (2025-198-COA) for 406 N. Massey Street
• Interviews of Cheryl Oliver and Florence Raynor for commission applicant positions
• Closed session (legal/personnel) listed before adjournment

Town Council Meeting Two

The Selma Town Council will hold several public hearings, including a text amendment that would require minor subdivisions to go through a special use permit process. They will also hold hearings on a special use permit at 203 River Rd, a map amendment, a text amendment on accessory building setbacks, and a Culver's Tier II Incentive Agreement. Additionally, the council will consider a resolution for a local water supply plan, a refund request for a variance at 101 Oak Tree Drive, and an annexation ordinance for Maple Leaf Solar.

• Public hearing on text amendment 2025-008-O to require special use permit for minor subdivisions (sparked by Brown-Wall Rd case)
• Public hearing on special use permit 2025-154-SUP at 203 River Rd
• Public hearing on map amendment 2025-009-O for parcels 14L1001M/14L10014N
• Public hearing on Culver's Tier II Incentive Agreement
• Annexation ordinance for Maple Leaf Solar

Town Council Meeting One

The Selma Town Council will consider several business items including a capital project ordinance for Buffalo Road utility relocation, a contract with Mauldin & Jenkins for auditing accounts, awarding the FY25 street resurfacing project, awarding water systems improvements phase 1, and updating the 2025 incentive policy. The consent agenda includes a request for a public hearing on a text amendment to traffic and offenses chapters.

• Capital Project Ordinance for Buffalo Road Utility Relocation
• Contract with Mauldin & Jenkins to Audit Accounts
• Awarding FY25 Street Resurfacing Project
• Awarding Water Systems Improvements Phase 1
• 2025 Incentive Policy Update

Special Council Meeting

The Town Council will discuss updates to the municipal code regarding the removal of abandoned, nuisance, and junked motor vehicles. The meeting also includes a budget amendment and a report on the Wayfinding Project.

• Public hearing for Text Amendment 2025-012-O regarding motor vehicles, traffic, and offenses
• Budget Amendment #8 FY 24/25
• Discussion of the Wayfinding Project
• State of the Town Address by the Mayor

Special Council Meeting

The Selma Town Council will consider a mayoral recommendation to issue a proclamation recognizing National Boys & Girls Club Week. The meeting includes presentations from the Johnston County Boys & Girls Club and the County Board of Commissioners. No other decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Mayor's recommendation: National Boys & Girls Club Week proclamation

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a voluntary annexation petition for two parcels on US HWY 70 A. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding text amendments to the Town Code concerning motor vehicles, traffic, and code enforcement.

• Voluntary Annexation 2025-010-ANX: 2.4 acres at US HWY 70 A (Parcels 14M12001C and 14L10014I)
• Text Amendment 2025-012-O: Changes to Chapter 12 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) and Chapter 13 (Offenses and Misc. Provisions)

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will discuss mulch installation at parks and review FY 25/26 budget information. The meeting agenda includes approval of prior minutes and presentations on park images and budget details.

• Approval of May 20, 2025 minutes
• Mulch project images presentation
• FY 25/26 Budget Information presentation
• Board member reports and recommendations
• Closed session

Appearance Commission

The Selma Appearance Commission will consider adding four properties to the West Selma Historic District and review a sign permit request for Farmhouse Vintage Treasures. The body will also discuss a wayfinding sign project for Council.

• West Selma Historic District Map Amendment (4 properties)
• Sign permit for 110 W. Anderson Street (24 sqft wall sign)
• Wayfinding sign project recommendation to Council
• Approval of May 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public hearing for 110 W. Anderson Street

Town Council Meeting Two

The Selma Town Council will hold public hearings on two map amendments (1110 E. Lizzie Street and 1400 W. Oak Street), a text amendment to subdivision regulations, and two special use permits (1400 W. Oak Street and 1101 River Road). The council will also consider adopting the FY 25/26 budget proposal and appointing representatives to NC ElectriCities. The consent agenda includes amending the Recreation Advisory Board bylaws to meet quarterly.

• Public hearing on map amendment 2025-004-O to rezone 1110 E. Lizzie Street from I-1 to R-8 for a church.
• Public hearing on map amendment 2025-005-O to rezone 1400 W. Oak Street.
• Public hearing on text amendment 2025-008-O to Chapter 17, Article VI regarding permits and subdivisions.
• Public hearing on special use permits 2025-116-SUP (1400 W. Oak Street) and 2025-123-SUP (1101 River Road).
• Consideration of FY 25/26 budget proposal and appointments to NC ElectriCities.

Town Council Meeting One

The Town Council will discuss a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Johnston County Utility System Regionalization and an incentive agreement for Culver's. The meeting also includes public hearings for a special use permit and two zoning amendments.

• Special Use Permit request for 203 River Rd. (2025-154-SUP)
• Map Amendment for Parcel No. 14L1001M & 14L10014N (2025-009-O)
• Text Amendment for accessory building setback requirements (2025-007-O)
• Culver's Incentive Agreement discussion
• Memorandum of Understanding for Johnston County Utility System Regionalization

Special Council Meeting

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the FY 25/26 budget. The body will also consider a request for a public hearing regarding code enforcement policy amendments.

• FY 25/26 Budget discussion
• 50th Railroad Days Festival logo
• Request for Public Hearing: Ordinance Text Amendment regarding Code Enforcement Policies

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss two ordinance text amendments and one map amendment. The board is also considering a special use permit for a property on River Road.

• Ordinance Text Amendment 2025-007-O: Accessory building setback requirements
• Ordinance Text Amendment 2025-008-O: Major and minor subdivision permits and final plat approval
• Ordinance Map Amendment 2025-009-O: Parcel No. 14L10014M (Interstate Outdoor, INC.)
• Special Use Permit 2025-154-SUP: 203 River Road

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and possibly decide on facility use agreements with Selma Elementary, Selma Middle, and Johnston County Public Schools. The board will also review quotes and consider the mulch project as requested from the previous meeting. Other agenda items include a budget process overview and a board application for Don Barker.

• Discussion of facility use agreements with Selma Elementary School, Selma Middle School, and Johnston County Public Schools (agreements attached)
• Mulch project – review of quotes and potential decision to use remaining fiscal-year funds
• Budget process overview and board roles discussion
• Consent agenda: approval of April 15, 2025 minutes and board application for Don Barker
• Board members reports and recommendations; possible closed session

Appearance Commission

The Selma Appearance Commission will meet to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 12-foot by 2-foot sign at 110 W. Anderson Street, proposed by Farmhouse Vintage Treasures. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and discussion from a historic district field trip.

• Request for Certificate of Appropriateness (COA 2025-128-COA) for a wall sign at 110 W. Anderson Street (12' long, 2' tall, 24 sq ft, with black or white painted background)
• Consent agenda: approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Historic Preservation Old Business: field trip comments on designated historic districts

Board of Adjustment

This meeting will consider a variance request (2025-147-VAR) for an accessory building at 101 Oak Tree Drive. The applicant seeks to exceed the 25-foot height limit to store industrial equipment. Staff recommend approval and note that an ordinance change is in progress. The Planning Board recommended approval on April 28.

• Variance request 2025-147-VAR for 101 Oak Tree Drive to allow accessory building height over 25 feet
• Applicant: Tony Barrow of Barco Building System Inc of Snow Hill
• Property zoned I-2 (Industrial 2), located at 110 Oak Tree Drive (owner: Torii LLC)
• Staff report recommends variance approval, citing harmony with surrounding businesses
• Planning Board recommended approval on April 28, 2025

Town Council Meeting Two

The Selma Town Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025/2026 budget and fee schedule. They will also consider text amendments to subdivision regulations and mobile food vendor rules, and hold public hearings on special use permits for 220 Myrtle Road and other properties. A discussion on the bike and pedestrian plan is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on draft FY 2025/2026 budget and fee schedule
• Text amendment 2025-008-O to require minor subdivisions to go through a special use permit process
• Public hearing for special use permit at 220 Myrtle Road (2025-073-SUP)
• Text amendment 2025-003-O to regulate mobile food vendors
• Discussion of the Bike & Pedestrian Plan

Open Forum

This is a procedural Open Forum meeting of the Town of Selma with no specific agenda items. The agenda consists only of a call to order, mayor's and council members' reports, and a period for citizen requests. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are scheduled.

• No specific items of business on the agenda

Town Council Meeting One

The agenda text provided is a login portal for the Town of Selma's website and does not contain the meeting agenda or items for discussion.

Special Board of Adjustment & Appearance Commission

This is a special meeting of the Selma Board of Adjustment & Appearance Commission convened solely for quasi-judicial training. No public hearings or decisions on specific cases are scheduled. The meeting consists of a call to order, the training session, and adjournment.

• Quasi-judicial training for board members

Planning Board

The Selma Planning Board will consider two ordinance map amendments for 1110 E. Lizzie Street and 1400 W. Oak Street (Axiom Holdings). It will also review two ordinance text amendments affecting accessory building setbacks and subdivision permitting requirements. Additionally, two special use permits will be discussed: one for 1400 W. Oak Street (Axiom Holdings) and another for River Oak Commons (parcel 14054015M). The meeting includes a closed‑session segment before adjournment.

• Ordinance Map Amendment 2025-004-O – 1110 E. Lizzie Street
• Ordinance Map Amendment 2025-005-O – 1400 W. Oak Street (Axiom Holdings)
• Ordinance Text Amendment 2025-007-O – accessory building setback requirements
• Special Use Permit 2025-116-SUP – 1400 W. Oak Street (Axiom Holdings)
• Special Use Permit 2025-123-SUP – River Oak Commons, parcel 14054015M

Special Council

The Selma Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single business item: an amendment to its audit contract with Mauldin & Jenkins. The amendment modifies the terms of the original agreement for auditing the town's accounts. The specific changes (such as fee or submission date) are not listed in the agenda.

• Amendment to the Mauldin & Jenkins audit contract

Appearance Commission

The Appearance Commission will meet to discuss historic preservation and review commission applications. The agenda includes a follow-up on a historic district field trip and a staff-level approval for a property on W. Oak Street.

• Staff-level approval for 2025-098-COA at 203 W. Oak Street
• Discussion of Historic District Field Trip
• Review of Commission Application 20250318 for Sara McAllister

Recreation Advisory Board

The Selma Recreation Advisory Board will review and discuss the 2025 Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The agenda also includes approval of the March 19 meeting minutes, board members' reports, and a closed session. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion of 2025 Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2025 meeting

Town Council Meeting Two

The council will adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment #7, shifting $32,000 from Parks & Rec to Facilities salaries. Consent agenda items include approval of Tourism Advisory Board minutes and several purchase orders ranging from $669 to $13,909. Several public hearings are scheduled, covering a parcel for Interstate Outdoor, Inc., a park ordinance text amendment, a map amendment for Parcel No. 14N99001C, and USDA projects for a fire station, fire engine, and paving. The meeting will also include open forum, council reports, and a closed session.

• Budget Amendment #7: move $32,000 in salaries from Parks & Rec to Facilities
• Purchase Order $13,909 to fix AC at the Civic Center
• Purchase Order $1,181 for purchase of flags for the town
• Public Hearing on 2024-336-ANX Interstate Outdoor, Inc. parcel (legislative hearing)
• USDA Fire Station Project public hearing

Town Council Meeting One

The Selma Town Council will hold public hearings on a special use permit at 220 Myrtle Road, a text amendment regulating mobile food vendors, and the FY25/26 budget. They will also consider fee schedule updates, a resolution supporting a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant, and a subdivision at 56 Brown Wall Road. Additionally, advisory board recommendations include upfitting the Max G. Creech Visitor's Center, the Richard B. Harrison Master Plan, and an event sponsorship policy.

• Public hearing for FY25/26 budget
• Public hearing for special use permit at 220 Myrtle Rd
• Public hearing for text amendment on mobile food vendors
• Resolution of support for PARTF grant
• Quasi-judicial hearing for 56 Brown Wall Rd subdivision

Special Council

This special meeting has one business item: the Triangle Land Conservatory (TLC) Land Acquisition. The council will discuss or possibly decide on this matter. No additional details are provided in the agenda.

• Triangle Land Conservatory (TLC) Land Acquisition

Planning Board

The Selma Planning Board will review and recommend on two business items: an ordinance amendment to clarify and add standards for mobile food vendor (food truck) regulations, and a special use permit for a property at 220 Myrtle Road. The board will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting. No fiscal impact is reported for the ordinance amendment.

• Ordinance Text Amendment 2025-003-O: updates to Section 17-548 (Mobile Food Vendors) to remove redundancies and add missing standards
• Special Use Permit 2025-073-SUP for 220 Myrtle Road – includes staff report and landscaping plan
• Approval of February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• No fiscal impact for the ordinance amendment

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will hear a presentation on the Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey, then consider adopting a revised 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan and a new Event Sponsorship Policy. The master plan outlines long-term facility and program priorities based on community input. The board will also discuss any direction from the mayor and council and may enter closed session.

• Presentation of Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment Survey (results show top desires: splash pad, walking trails, playgrounds, summer programs)
• Consideration of 2025 Revised Parks and Recreation Master Plan (DRAFT attached)
• Consideration of 2025 Event Sponsorship Policy (DRAFT attached)
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting
• Closed session (purpose not specified in agenda)

Appearance Commission

The Appearance Commission will consider Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior modifications at two properties on W. Anderson Street. The body will also discuss bylaws, 2025 projects, and an upcoming Earth Day cleanup.

• Request for COA: 107 W. Anderson Street
• Request for COA: 104 W. Anderson Street (Max G. Creech)
• Staff-approved COA: 518 W. Elizabeth St. (solar panels)
• Staff-approved COA: 312 N. Massey (tankless water heater)
• Earth Day Cleanup scheduled for April 26, 2025

Town Council Meeting Two

The council will consider consent items including resolutions for public hearings on an annexation, park regulation updates, a map amendment, and USDA projects. They will also discuss updated CDBG-I compliance plans, a resurfacing admin contract with WithersRavenel, and a volunteer coach refund/credit policy.

• Public hearing set for annexation of 8.336-acre parcel by Interstate Outdoor, Inc. (parcel 12052004A)
• Text amendment updating park regulations in Chapter 13 (Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions)
• Map amendment for parcel 14N99001C
• USDA projects: fire station, fire engine, and paving project
• WithersRavenel agreement for FY25 resurfacing administration contract

Special Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a specific appeal regarding 211 N. Sellers. The meeting also includes a consent agenda featuring numerous grace period appeals for various properties and notices to abate nuisances.

• Appeal 2024-002-A regarding 211 N. Sellers
• Grace period appeals for 23 properties, including 405 S. Webb St. and 1005 River Rd.
• Notice to abate nuisances (Sec. 13-55, 56)
• Garbage collection disposal items (Sec. 16-214, 216, 222, 224)

Town Council Meeting One

The Selma Town Council will hear a presentation on installing Flock street cameras for the Police Department. Two public hearings are scheduled: a zoning text amendment to the table of permitted uses and a subdivision application at 56 Brown Wall Rd. The council will also discuss a Johnston County Public Schools request to rent the Civic Center and receive staff budget presentations.

• Police Department Street Camera Presentation (Flock Cameras)
• Public Hearing: Text Amendment 2024-031-O (Table of Permitted Uses)
• Public Hearing: Subdivision 2024-328-SUB at 56 Brown Wall Rd.
• Johnston County Public Schools request for Civic Center rental
• Staff Budget Presentations

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss updates to the town's park regulations and a map amendment for a specific parcel. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes from January 2025.

• Ordinance Text Amendment 2025-002-O regarding Chapter 13 Park Regulations
• Ordinance Map Amendment 2025-016-RZ for Parcel No. 14N99001C (Tapestry Dev. Group)

Board of Adjustment

The Selma Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal from 211 N. Sellers, LLC regarding a code enforcement violation. The board will also act on a consent agenda containing numerous grace period appeals for sanitation and vegetation violations, including over 20 appeals from various properties. These appeals are part of a grace period program approved by Town Council that reduces the appeal fee to $40.

• Business item: Appeal 2024-002-A from 211 N. Sellers, LLC (code enforcement violation)
• Consent agenda includes 20+ grace period appeals for sanitation/vegetation violations at addresses like 405 S. Webb St., 301 W. Watson St., 305 W. Oak St., and others
• Grace period program reduces Board of Adjustment appeal fee to $40 per case
• Two ordinance appeals: 2024-008-O (garbage collection disposal) and 2024-007-O (nuisance abatement)

Appearance Commission

The Selma Appearance Commission will consider three Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) requests for properties in the Downtown Historic District: exterior renovations at 107 W. Anderson St., solar panel installation at 518 W. Elizabeth St., and a project at 312 N. Massey St. The commission will also discuss forming subcommittees and updating its bylaws.

• COA request 2025-010-COA for window replacements, new doors, and coping repairs at 107 W. Anderson St.
• COA request 2025-018-COA for installing three additional solar panels on roof at 518 W. Elizabeth St.
• COA request 2025-020-COA for property at 312 N. Massey St. (details not provided in agenda)
• Discussion on creating subcommittees for appearance-related projects
• Bylaw amendment discussion to authorize subcommittee formation

Recreation Advisory Board

The Recreation Advisory Board will discuss a proposed policy to waive the registration fee for one child of head volunteer coaches. The board will also hold discussions regarding 2025 planning and the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant.

• Volunteer Coach Fee Waiver Policy recommendation
• Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant discussion
• 2025 Planning Discussion

Special Recreation Advisory Board

The Special Recreation Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant. The board will consider the grant application and any public comments. The meeting also includes routine items such as calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, and adjourning.

• Public hearing on Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) grant

Town Council Meeting Two

The council will hold a public hearing on proposed electric rate increases from ElectriCities, including higher customer charges and a new Power Cost Adjustment, projected to raise annual revenue by about $458,000. They will also consider a text amendment to expedite Certificate of Appropriateness approvals in historic districts. Two other public hearings (a subdivision at 56 Brown Wall Rd. and a permitted uses text amendment) have been rescheduled to March 6. A resolution to investigate annexation of a parcel owned by Interstate Outdoor, INC. is on the business agenda.

• Public hearing on ElectriCities Rider #2: proposed rate changes with average 4.5% increase for over 70% of residential bills
• Text amendment to create a Minor and Major Work List for Certificate of Appropriateness in historic districts
• Subdivision application 2024-328-SUB at 56 Brown Wall Rd. rescheduled to March 6, 2025
• Text amendment 2024-031-O on Table of Permitted Uses rescheduled to March 6, 2025
• Resolution to investigate annexation of parcel 12052004A (Interstate Outdoor, INC.)

Open Forum

The Town of Selma is holding an open forum for citizens to provide input on specific town matters. Discussions will include the FY 25/26 Budget, water treatment, and grant funding.

• FY 25/26 Budget
• Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant
• Fluoride Water Treatment

Town Council Meeting One

The Town Council will discuss 2024 annual reports for the Police, Fire, and Public Utilities departments. The body is also deciding on a new welfare check policy and amendments to the bylaws for the Planning Board and Tourism Advisory Board.

• Welfare Check Policy
• Bylaw amendments for the Planning Board
• Dissolving the Tourism Advisory Board
• Recreation policies for event sponsorship and athlete scholarships
• Harrison Gym banners

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a recommendation for a voluntary annexation petition (2024-336-ANX) for a 7.8-acre vacant lot owned by Interstate Outdoor, Inc, located in the ETJ and zoned Interstate Business (IB). If approved, the property would become part of Selma's satellite corporate limits. The board will also approve minutes from its December 23, 2024 meeting.

• Voluntary annexation petition 2024-336-ANX for parcel 12052004A (7.8 acres, Interstate Outdoor, Inc) — staff report finds all five statutory standards met
• Consent agenda includes approval of December 23, 2024 Planning Board minutes

Special Recreation Advisory Board

The Selma Recreation Advisory Board will discuss proposed changes to park regulations, a draft policy for athlete scholarships, and a new policy for accepting event sponsorships. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant.

• Park Ordinances (Chapter 13 - Article V)
• Athlete Scholarship Policy (Draft II)
• Event Sponsorship Acceptance Policy
• Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant
• Year at a Glance Calendar

Appearance Commission

The Selma Appearance Commission will discuss proposed amendments to its bylaws and the creation of subcommittees for specific projects. The meeting agenda includes a review of the draft bylaws and a memo outlining the structure of the new subcommittees.

• Review of draft Bylaws Governing the Appearance Commission
• Discussion on creating subcommittees for Education and Awards, Technical Advisory, Plant and Woodlands, and Gateways and Signage
• Approval of minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting

Recreation Advisory Board

The Selma Recreation Advisory Board will consider approving minutes, discussing a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant, and taking action on park ordinances and an athlete scholarship policy.

• Approval of minutes from November and December 2024
• Discussion on Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant
• Action on Park Ordinances (Chapter 13 - Article V)
• Action on Athlete Scholarship Policy and Fund Allocation
• Action on Year at a Glance Calendar

Special Council

The Selma Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the upcoming FY 2025/26 budget retreat. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion of the FY 2025/26 Budget Retreat

Town Council Meeting Two

The Selma Town Council will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to historic district regulations that would allow staff-level approval of minor exterior changes. Other items include a budget amendment transferring $12,000 for Fire Department capital purchases and accounting for over $1.7 million in CDBG sewer improvement funds, as well as adoption of a welfare check policy and a library code of conduct. The council will also appoint representatives to the NCLM and Johnston County Economic Development Board and enter closed session for personnel matters.

• Public hearing and vote on text amendment 2024-032-O to create administrative approval for minor work in historic districts
• Budget Amendment #5: $12,000 transfer from Fire Protection Terminals Fund for fire department capital; $1.6M+ CDBG grant for sewer improvements; sanitation fee increases
• Welfare Check Policy for inclement weather (action item 20250102)
• Library Code of Conduct (action item 20250103)
• Appointments: NCLM voting delegate and Johnston County Economic Development Advisory Board representative

Town Council Meeting One

The Selma Town Council will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to Chapter 13 regarding nuisances. They will also discuss an incentive request for the Rudy Theatre and consider a professional services agreement with Electus Governmental Affairs. Additionally, the council will review numerous recommendations from the Recreation Advisory Board and other advisory boards.

• Public hearing on 2024-028-O Text Amendment: Chapter 13 – Nuisances
• Rudy Theatre Incentive Request (grant request)
• Electus Governmental Affairs Professional Services Agreement
• Event Sponsorship Acceptance Policy
• Advisory board recommendations: Recreation Board policies (background checks, code of conduct, refunds), Tourism Board (Reid's Vinyl Replacement), Appearance Commission (Public Works exterior)

Special Tourism Advisory Board

The Selma Tourism Advisory Board will discuss marketing materials, the 2025 Railroad Days project timeline, a report from the Johnston County Visitors Bureau, and proposed updates to its bylaws. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and presentations.

• Discussion of marketing materials
• 2025 Railroad Days project timeline
• Johnston County Visitors Bureau report
• Bylaw discussion using the 2024 Tourism Advisory Board Bylaws