News Flash

CARRBORO, NC -- The Town Council is scheduled to meet for a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13.  

The Town Council meets at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or can view the livestream www.YouTube.com/CarrboroNC  OR at https://carrboro.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx   

The purpose of the work session is to provide a working draft of the Downtown Area Plan and discuss completed community engagement, providing Town Council members with an opportunity to discuss and familiarize themselves with the plan. Also during the work session, the Council will receive an update on recent and upcoming work on the new Carrboro Unified Development Ordinance.

Public comment is not accepted during work sessions, and votes are not taken.

• The agenda for this meeting is available at https://ecs.page.link/mnDMc 
• Access the livestream direct link to view the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLfGmJl3IQU

Past Meeting Recap 

The Carrboro Town Council met on Tuesday, May 6 and took actions on the agenda posted at https://ecs.page.link/rR9mQ   including the following:

• Heard proclamations for Bike Month, Move with the Mayor, Period Poverty Awareness and Compost Awareness Week
• Approved a pre-grant approval application for Restore Our Watershed, Support Our Communities
• Approved a resolution for the Adoption of a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Received a presentation from the North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) & Metro Mayors Coalition (MMC)
• Received a presentation on the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Independent Audit for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
• Received a presentation and provided comments on the Town Manager’s Recommended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Find all budget documents at https://www.carrboronc.gov/250/Financial-Documents  A public hearing on the Recommended Town Budget is set for Tuesday, May 20. 
• Made appointments to Selected Boards/Commissions

Watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7JofuUa3Zw

ABOUT CARRBORO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Civic involvement is a valued tradition in our community. You can reach the Town Council with your ideas, views and questions anytime at Council@carrboronc.gov  Meetings are open to the public to join in person at Carrboro Town Hall, 301 W. Main St. OR via Livestreaming at YouTube.com/CarrboroNC      

• Regular business meetings are generally held the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Work sessions are generally held the second Tuesdays of the month. Public comment is not accepted during work sessions, and votes are not taken.
• Agendas (and meeting videos) are posted at https://carrboro.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx 
• The Town of Carrboro offers free language translation and interpretation services to residents. Information: 919-918-7391 or info@carrboronc.gov 
• Sign up to receive Council Updates with meeting agendas and post-meeting recaps at www.carrboronc.gov/signup (choose Carrboro Town News)
• Learn more about your Town Council at https://www.carrboronc.gov/248/Town-Council 
• Questions? Reach Town Clerk Lamar Joyner at 919-918-7309 or townclerk@carrboronc.gov 

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