Wallace public meetings in 2025
10 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
FY23 24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
The Town of Wallace has published its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Independent auditors RH CPAs LLC issued an unmodified clean opinion, stating the financial statements are fairly presented in conformity with GAAP.
- Independent Auditors' Report from RH CPAs LLC
- Statement of Net Position and Statement of Activities
- Budget and Actual reports for General Fund, Major Grant Fund, and Governmental Capital Projects Fund
- Financial reports for Water and Sewer, Stormwater, and Airport Commission funds
- Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards
December 11 2025
The council adopted Ordinance ANX 2025-01, annexing two tracts totaling about 2.3 acres to the town. It also adopted the Capital Improvement Plan, approved a $475,910.12 utility relocation agreement for the airport project, and approved a $20,000 grant budget amendment for soccer fields at Clement Park. Additionally, the council reappointed Fire Chief Sammy Marshburn for two years, appointed him to the Local Relief Fund Board, and reappointed two ABC Board members for three‑year terms.
- Adoption of Ordinance ANX 2025-01 annexing 0.70 and 1.61 acres
- Approval of Utility Relocation Agreement costing $475,910.12 for airport power line move
- Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan by Resolution 25-26-06
- Budget amendment approving $20,000 grant for soccer fields at Clement Park
- Reappointment of Fire Chief Sammy Marshburn (2‑year term) and appointment to Local Relief Fund Board
Meeting
The Wallace Town Council will consider several items at its December 11, 2025 meeting, including a voluntary satellite annexation of 1.86 acres (Annexation #2025-01). The council will also adopt the Capital Improvement Plan, approve a utility relocation agreement, and vote on a $3,500 budget amendment to fund additional costs for the Farrior Park stormwater project. Additional agenda items include appointing a member to the ABC Board, approving the FY 2023‑24 audit contract, and adopting the 2026 monthly meeting calendar.
- Voluntary Satellite Annexation #2025-01 – 1.86 acres
- Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan
- Approval of Utility Relocation Agreement
- FY 2023‑24 Audit Contract
- Budget Amendment 26‑21 – $3,500 for Farrior Park stormwater project
Meeting
The Wallace Town Council meeting will review routine items such as the October minutes, tax reports, and tax releases. Public business includes a hearing on a voluntary satellite annexation and discussion of a capital improvement plan. New business covers a resolution of intent for an alley closing at Johnson Furniture, setting a public hearing for rezoning, and appointments to the ABC Board and the Cape Fear Council of Governments. The meeting will close with a confidential session to consider acquiring property under G.S. 143-318.11(A)(5).
- Adopt resolution of intent for alley closing (Johnson Furniture)
- Establish public hearing for rezoning
- Public hearing on voluntary satellite annexation
- Appointment to ABC Board
- Closed session to consider acquisition of property G.S. 143-318.11(A)(5)
Meeting
The Wallace Town Council will hold a regular meeting to adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and consider resolutions for infrastructure dedications, a capital improvement plan, and internal control policy. The council will also hold public hearings for a rezoning request on Kenan property and an annexation on Highway 41.
- Public hearing for rezoning property Kenan
- Public hearing for annexation on Highway 41 (Hannah)
- Public hearing for street closing—Olde Field Lane
- Dedication of infrastructure for Rockfish Estates
- Dedication of infrastructure for Eastwood
November 13 2025
The Wallace Town Council approved rezoning requests for the Kenan property and the Hannah Tract. The body also voted to permanently close a section of Old Field Lane and accepted infrastructure dedications for Rockfish Estates and Eastwood Acres.
- Rezoned 11.06 acres on Old Wilmington Rd from R-6 Residential to R-6MH (Mobile Homes permitted)
- Permanently closed approx. 465 feet of undeveloped public right-of-way on Old Field Lane
- Approved $3,500 budget amendment for Farrior Park Little Pond project
- Approved tax releases for three accounts totaling $1,154.88
- Scheduled a public hearing for December 11, 2025, regarding annexation of 1.86 acres at 5490 and 5484 S NC 41 Hwy
October 9 2025
The Wallace Town Council approved a series of resolutions, most notably adopting a resolution to apply for a $556,400 Community Development Block Grant with no local match. The council also declared certain structures blighted for the grant, adopted a citizen participation plan for the CDBG project, approved a street light on Hwy 11 at Summerfield Drive, and authorized the sale of the surplus Rose House property for a minimum of $200,000.
- Adopted Resolution 25-26-05 to apply for a $556,400 CDBG-NR grant (no local match)
- Adopted Resolution 25-26-03 declaring certain structures blighted for CDBG funding
- Adopted the Town of Wallace CDBG‑NR Citizen Participation Plan
- Approved installation of a standard Duke street light on Hwy 11 at Summerfield Drive
- Authorized sale of the surplus Rose House property on GovDeals with a minimum price of $200,000
Meeting
The Town Council will discuss applying for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to fund the demolition of the former C.W. Dobbins school and structures at Farrior Park. The meeting also includes proposals for rezoning, street closures, and funding for police cars and lead service line replacement.
- Public hearing and resolution to apply for CDBG grant for demolitions
- Proposed public hearings for rezoning at Hannah and Kenan
- Resolution of intent to close street west of Rocking Horse Lane
- Resolution to apply for funding for lead service line replacement project
- Resolution authorizing application for financing police cars
September 23 2025
The council met to consider contracts for water service to newly annexed properties in Pender County. They approved the purchase of three miles of water line and a booster station from Pender County for $1 million, payable $100,000 per year over ten years at 0% interest. The approval also allows the Town Manager and Town Attorney to make clerical corrections to the agreement. The meeting was otherwise routine and was adjourned.
- Approval of water purchase agreement: 3 miles of line and booster station, $1 million total, $100k/yr for 10 years, 0% interest
- Presentation of draft agreement with Avery Davis for pre‑payment of system development fees
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
Meeting
The Wallace Town Council meeting on September 11, 2025 will discuss several project ordinances related to the town airport, including a new maintenance shop, taxiway and apron designs, and a runway extension. The council will also hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application and direct the clerk to investigate the sufficiency of annexing town‑owned property. Additional items include appointing a member to the Airport Advisory Board, approving a nomination for Fire Chief, and adopting a resolution for accounting, cyber‑security and technical assistance services.
- Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application (Item 4)
- Direct clerk to investigate annexation of town‑owned property (Item 5)
- Project ordinance for new maintenance shop at the airport (Item 6)
- Project ordinance for runway extension (Item 9)
- Appointment to Airport Advisory Board (Item 10)