GOLDSBORO, NC – Goldsboro City Council members will convene Monday evening for their regular meeting, with a full agenda that blends major policy decisions, infrastructure planning, and a slate of community recognitions.
The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. inside Council Chambers and will begin with an invocation from Fire Chaplain Archbishop Slater, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call.
New Security and Access Procedures
The City of Goldsboro announced Friday that new procedures will take effect beginning with the May 4 meeting to improve accessibility and enhance security for attendees.
Under the new guidelines, all visitors will be required to enter and exit through the City Hall Addition. Access through Historic City Hall will no longer be permitted during meetings. In addition, everyone entering the building will be required to go through a security screening conducted by on-site personnel, including walking through a metal detector.
City officials say directional signage will be placed outside to guide visitors, and staff will be available to assist attendees as they arrive.
A significant portion of the meeting will highlight community appreciation efforts, as council members issue several proclamations recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week, Small Business Week, Mental Health Awareness Month, National Day of Prayer, National Nurses Week, Peace Officers Week, and Tourism Week. The council will also formally introduce Deputy Police Chief Jason Adams.
Public participation will play a role during the evening’s public hearing, which includes a proposed annexation request for the Stoney Creek area. The property under consideration is located along Royall Avenue between North Drive and Landmark Drive and would be brought into the city limits if approved.
During the consent agenda, council members are expected to consider several key items, including a three-year agreement with Microsoft for office software, authorization related to opioid settlement agreements, and financing arrangements with Pinnacle Bank to support the purchase of vehicles and equipment for the upcoming fiscal year. Additional action includes a property bid for 622 Slaughter Street.
Infrastructure and long-term planning will also take center stage. Under old business, council members will revisit the possibility of a regional wastewater merger—an issue that could shape utility services and growth across the area.
New business items include awarding a contract for the city’s FY25-26 pavement preservation program and approving improvements to the public safety building through an amended agreement with Bobbitt Service Solutions.
One of the most anticipated moments of the evening will be the presentation of the City Manager’s recommended budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, outlining spending priorities and financial strategy for the year ahead.
Residents are encouraged to attend or participate during the public comment period to stay engaged with decisions impacting the future of the Goldsboro community.
