September 14, 2026 Regular Session

City of Elizabeth City Council

Monday, September 14^th, 2026 ~ 7:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers – 306 E. Colonial Avenue

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Agenda Adjustments and Approval

5. Mayoral Recognition / Proclamations:

a. Proclamation – Hunger Action Day;

b. Proclamation – Constitution Week;

c. Mayoral Recognition – EC Rowing;

d. Mayoral Recognition – Employee Retirement – Ira Rice (Public Utilities);

e. Mayoral Recognition – Employee Retirement – Paul Perry (ECPD);

f. Mayoral Recognition – Manager of the Year Award Recipient – Public Utilities Director Dwan Bell;

6. Comments from the Public;

7. Public Hearings:

a. Hold a Public Hearing – Nonresidential Maintenance Code;

b. Hold a Public Hearing – Nuisance Abatement Interest Charges;

8. Approval of Minutes:

a. Consideration – Approve August 4, 2026 Emergency Meeting Minutes;

b. Consideration – Approve August 10, 2026 Regular Session Minutes’

c. Consideration – Approve August 24, 2026 Work Session Minutes;

9. Consent Agenda:

a. Consideration – Approve Budget Amendment for Load Management Insurance Check;

b. Consideration – Authorize Execution of Engagement Letter for Stroud Financial Services;

c. Consideration – Call for a Public Hearing – TA 06-26 – Vape & Tobacco Shops;

d. Consideration – Call for a Public Hearing – TA 07-26 – Data Centers;

10. Regular Agenda:

a. Any Item Removed from the Consent Agenda;

b. Consideration / Discussion – Floating Dock Donation (Tabled on 8/24);

c. Consideration – NCDOT U-5939 URA (Removed on 8/24);

d. Consideration / Discussion – Holiday Premium Pay;

e. Update / Discussion – 1221 Carolina Avenue Demolition / Bid Progress;

11. Closed Session – As Allowed by NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6) – Personnel;

NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) Consultation with City Attorney; and NCGS

143-318.11(a)(5) Contract Negotiation;

12. Adjournment