City Council Of The City Of Elizabeth City Work Session
The council reviewed multiple agenda items including proposed text amendments for the Halstead Overlay, rezoning requests for The Pines development, and the reallocation of funds from a Land Use Plan update to an overhaul of the Unified Development Ordinance. Further discussions covered permanent traffic calming measures for city streets, potential Hazard Mitigation Grant applications for a new Public Utilities complex and emergency shelter, and sewer basin assessment projects. Additionally, the council evaluated the creation of a mental health co-responder position, received an update on financial consulting and bond financing options for major capital projects like a new fire station, and discussed updates to internal purchasing card procedures.