City of New Bern Board of Aldermen Board of Aldermen Meeting
The board meeting agenda covered a variety of municipal items, including the approval of the 2027 holiday calendar and the board of aldermen meeting roster. Several resolutions were proposed regarding the closure of streets for community events such as a Trick or Treat on the Street event, a neighborhood block party, and a church fun day. The board discussed property rezoning requests, the sale of various city-owned tax parcels, the approval of a grant agreement for the Choice Neighborhoods grant, and amendments to the electric rate schedule. Additionally, the agenda included items for street light installations, water and sewer improvement contracts, and the acceptance of maintenance for new subdivision streets.
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New Bern Board of Aldermen Board of Aldermen Meeting
The board discussed amendments to the agenda regarding the removal of specific parcel items from the consent agenda. They approved the 2026 meeting roster with an amendment to a meeting date. Key discussions centered on a resolution calling for a public hearing for the rezoning of several parcels and the review of a development agreement, with members raising concerns about transparency, the need for community engagement, and the implications of the rezoning process on local property owners.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of New Bern Board of Aldermen Board of Aldermen Meeting
The meeting agenda covered several administrative and community items. Key topics included authorizing various street closures for upcoming community parades and athletic events, such as the Sudan Shriners Winter Ceremonial Parade, the Christmas Parade, and the Trail to Tryon races. The Board discussed public hearings for proposed rezoning of several properties and amendments to the electric rate schedule. Additionally, the agenda included resolutions for property sales, grant applications for park developments, utility infrastructure improvements including substation projects and streetlighting installations, and various budget amendments for municipal funds. Appointments to various city boards were also scheduled for consideration.
Aug 11, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of New Bern Board of Aldermen Board Of Aldermen Meeting
The board discussed various administrative and community items, including street closure requests for the J.T. Barber Legacy anniversary and a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. The meeting included calls for public hearings on several rezoning requests for properties on Pollock Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and S. Glenburnie Road, as well as a proposed no-wake zone at a local rock quarry. Additionally, the board reviewed a market feasibility study for a family entertainment venue, approved grant applications for highway safety initiatives, and addressed infrastructure matters, including the acceptance of street maintenance, traffic ordinance amendments, and the issuance of general obligation bonds.
