Selma council weighs budget, school facility deal, and annexation changes

The Selma Town Council last month considered the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and a new fee schedule, though official results are pending. The council is also set to vote on a school facility use agreement and a school resource officer contract at its July 9 meeting, followed by a public hearing on annexation procedures on July 14.

Recent meetings

Planning Board (June 22)

The Planning Board met to consider an ordinance text amendment clarifying vested rights procedures (Chapter 17, Article VI, Part 3). The agenda included approval of previous minutes and a closed session. No decisions have been reported.

Special Council Meeting (June 23)

The Town Council met to consider and likely vote on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and a comprehensive fee schedule covering animal control, electric rates, and other services. Other items included a conveyance agreement for the Richard B. Harrison property, appointment of a new finance officer, an amendment to the current budget, and acceptance of a donation from Advance Tec to the Police Department. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet available.

Upcoming meetings

Town Council Meeting One – July 9

The Town Council will consider FY26/27 Budget Amendment #1, approve an athletic facility use agreement with Johnston County Public Schools for Selma Middle School gym and fields, and decide on a School Resource Officer service contract with JCPS. The council will also consider an audit contract with Mauldin & Jenkins, PLLC for FY 25/26. The mayor will deliver a report and discuss code enforcement. A closed session is scheduled.

Town Council Meeting Two – July 14

The council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amendment requiring Planning Board review for annexation by petition (Sec 17-622). Other items include a NCDOT utility relocation request for water and sewer lines on River Road, a resolution for a NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant for the Police Department, and further discussion on code enforcement.

Coming up

• July 9 – Town Council meeting (closed session scheduled)
• July 14 – Town Council meeting with public hearing on annexation

Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.