Willie Gay

The agenda for the Winterville Town Council meeting included the proclamation of Black History Month for February 2026. A public hearing was scheduled regarding the Fortner Commercial LLC (Reedy Branch Storage) Annexation proposal. The consent agenda involved directing the Town Clerk to investigate the sufficiency of the Integrity Church Annexation, scheduling public hearings for the Farmstead Subdivision Annexation and its Development Agreement, and scheduling a public hearing for the Southbrook Phase 3 Rezoning. New business items included the NCDOT Utility Relocation Agreement for Old Tar Road Electric and Student Board Appointments for the Winterville Human Relations Board. Other items covered establishing a Civilian Advisory Review Board regarding Traffic Stops Data, Town Hall/Community Conversations, procedural practices concerning Open Meeting Law concerns, and community events supported by NC MedAssist.

The Town Council meeting agenda included the installation and oath of office for the Mayor Pro Tempore, Veronica Roberson. Key discussions involved a presentation on the 2024-2025 Audit and a proclamation recognizing January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month. New Business items focused on land use decisions, specifically reviewing and recommending approval for the Eleven at Main Phase 3 Preliminary Plat and the Vernon Square Preliminary Plat. Additionally, the Council addressed the purchase of 10,000 feet of underground primary wire for Old Tar Road relocation, with a preference for cable from Wesco due to its durability. The agenda also allocated time for public comment and covered various reports and a planned closed session concerning attorney consultation and real property negotiation strategy.

The agenda includes the installation and oath of office for newly elected town officials, including the Mayor-Elect and two Council members. The council will appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem. There is a recognition of a new employee in the Finance Department. A public hearing is scheduled for Rucker Farm Rezoning. The consent agenda includes approval of council meeting minutes and the 2026 calendars, a budget amendment, emergency stormwater repair, annexation petition, grant acceptance, and an agreement to construct a sidewalk. New business items include a Vac Trailer purchase, a cost share agreement, approval to purchase two-way radio communication equipment, and a settlement agreement. Future agenda items include the Town Strategic Plan, amendments to code of ordinances, and accessory dwelling units.

The Winterville Town Council agenda includes proclamations for Fire Prevention Week, Public Power Week, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Deacon Herman G. Waters, Sr. There will be a public hearing for the Eli's Ridge Phase 6 Annexation Petition, followed by a public comment period. The consent agenda covers routine items such as meeting minutes, budget amendments, compliance policies, equipment reimbursement, street closing for a Halloween event, and various contracts and change orders. New business includes discussions on the Southbrook Phase 2 Preliminary Plat, a WHRB Advisory Board Appointment, Park Hours Signage, and the River City Contract. Other agenda items involve requests related to the Multipurpose/Community Center, dissemination of information via email (Sunshine List), concerns about agenda item censorship, and the Town Organizational Map. Future agenda topics include the Town Strategic Plan, amendments to the Code of Ordinances, and Accessory Dwelling Units. The agenda also features quarterly reports from department heads, announcements, and reports from the Town Manager, Town Attorney, Town Council, and Mayor.

The Winterville Town Council agenda includes proclamations for National Recovery Month and National Hispanic Heritage Month. Presentations include a report from the Winterville Human Relations Board and a public comment period. Consent agenda items include approval of council meeting minutes, copier purchase, budget amendment, release and refund of taxes, tax discovery adjustments, charging the Tax Collector with collection of the 2025-2026 Tax Levy, scheduling a public hearing for the Eli's Ridge Annexation, a change order for T.A. Loving, and a utility location agreement with Bloodhound and Brightspeed. New business includes discussion of a School Resource Officers Agreement, an urgent repair list, Recreation Advisory Board appointments, a Ditch Witch replacement purchase, an electric engineering and 15-year Capital Improvement Plan, and a Michael Taylor Electric Engineering Contract. Other agenda items cover water fountains, youth recognition, oversight, and Calvin Henderson. Future agenda items include the Town Strategic Plan, amendments to the Code of Ordinances/Council Rules and Procedures, and Accessory Dwelling Units. Reports from the Town Manager, Town Attorney, Town Council, and Mayor will be presented, followed by a closed session to discuss contract negotiations.