City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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About this meeting

Government Body: City Council
Meeting Type: City Council
Location: Albemarle, NC
Meeting Date: January 20, 2026

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

18 items on the agenda.

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Special Presentations•Item 4.a

Presentation of a City Retirement Certificate to Gregory M. Helms for 25.25 Years of Service

Council will recognize Mr. Helms for years of service in Public Utilities, Water and Sewer Division.

Special Presentations•Item 4.b

Presentation of a City Retirement Certificate to Lance D. Fallen for 21 Years of Service

Council will recognize Mr. Fallen for his years of service in the Albemarle Police Department.

Special Presentations•Item 4.c

Presentation of a City Retirement Certificate to Douglas L. Hicks Jr. for 25 Years of Service

Council will recognize Mr. Hicks for his years of service in the Albemarle Police Department.

Special Presentations•Item 4.d

Resolution 25-20 Honoring Christopher Whitley

Council Recognizes the Contributions of former City Councilmember Christopher Whitley.

Special Presentations•Item 4.e

Stanly County Rescue Presentation

Council should consider information provided by Stanly Rescue and determine if action should be taken or if additional information is needed.

Approval of Minutes•Item 5.a

Approval of Minutes

City Council will consider approval of minutes from: Monday, December 15, 2025 Regular Session; Monday, December 15, 2025 Special Work Session; Monday December 15, 2025 - Closed Session: Real Estate.

Administrative Reports•Item 8.a

Mural Subcommittee Presentation

Council will hear a report from the Economic Development Department.

Administrative Reports•Item 8.b

Public Utilities Projects Update

Public Utilities Director Tom Johnson shares progress on electric, water, and wastewater projects.

Administrative Reports•Item 8.c

Department Reports

City Departments will provide reports for December 2025.

Municipal Calendar•Item 9.a

June 2026 Council Meeting Schedule

June 2026 includes five Mondays. The regular meeting schedule is currently set for June 1 and June 15. Council may wish to consider adjusting this schedule. If change is suggested, specify which date for FY 2027 Budget public hearing.

Consent Agenda•Item 10.a

Consider approval of Road Closure for YMCA Hot Chocolate 8K

Consider Approval of CB Crook Dr.

Consent Agenda•Item 10.b

Consider Road Closures for Mini Medley Relay

Consider closing roads surrounding Central Elementary School for Mini Medley Relay.

Consent Agenda•Item 10.c

Consider Road Closure for Fellowship of the Idiot Run

Consider closing CB Crook Dr. for the Fellowship of the Idiot Run.

Consent Agenda•Item 10.d

Request to Approve Incentive for City Employee United Way Campaign

Approve incentive for City Employee United Way Campaign.

Consent Agenda•Item 10.e

Ordinance 26-01: Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget

For Parks & Rec Grant Funds received in Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Consent Agenda•Item 10.f

Ordinance 26-02: Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget

For funding relating to the NC Historic Preservation Fund Grant Program.

Consent Agenda•Item 10.g

Ordinance 26-03: Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget

For the Stanly Community College Soccer Field Parking Lot Project.

Adjournment•Item 14.a

Adjournment

City Council will adjourn to Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm in Council Chambers.