The council meetings addressed several key items, including the Edenton Historic District Standards text amendment to permit the painting of historically unpainted brick, the approval of easement requests for maintenance of the Jailer's House and Historic Jail, and the adoption of budget amendments for the Downtown Edenton Lighting Upfit Project and Fire Department engineering and design. Discussions were held regarding the application for Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization funding and a conditional rezoning application for properties on Johnston and Oakum Streets to support an automotive shop expansion. Additionally, the council reviewed the town's Fiscal Year 2025 Unit Assistance List classification and progress on various infrastructure projects, including electric department land acquisition and harbor breakwater repairs.
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The meeting focused on the Town of Edenton's application for the Community Development Block Grant-Neighborhood Revitalization funding. This included a public hearing and the formal adoption of a resolution authorizing the town to submit the grant application to the North Carolina Department of Commerce to support housing and public facilities improvements for low-to-moderate income individuals. The resolution also authorizes the Town Manager to execute documents related to grant administration.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting
Edenton Town Council Special Meeting
The council discussed the application process for the Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization program, including the current status of applications and the methodology for prioritization and selection. A committee was formed to grade applications. The council adopted a resolution authorizing the submission of the grant application to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, which outlines funding allocations for housing rehabilitation, public facility improvements, and program administration.
Sep 28, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Edenton Town Council Special Meeting And Committee Meetings
The council discussed an easement request regarding a jail acquisition, reviewed and approved budget amendments for a lighting grant and a fire department engineering and design grant, and authorized an RFP for a new fire station. Additionally, the committee deliberated on an increase to the IRS mileage reimbursement rate and received a presentation regarding the town's Unit Assistance List classification for the 2025 fiscal year.
