City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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About this meeting

Government Body: City Council
Meeting Type: City Council
Location: Albemarle, NC
Meeting Date: September 8, 2026

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

16 items on the agenda.

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Call Meeting To Order: Mayor Michael•Item 1

Call Meeting To Order: Mayor Michael

Invocation: Mayor Michael or Guest will provide the Invocation.•Item 2

Invocation: Mayor Michael or Guest will provide the Invocation.

Agenda Adjustments•Item 3

Agenda Adjustments

Special Presentations:•Item 4.a

Proclamation Recognizing Constitution Week

The Daughters of the American Revolution, Yadkin River Patriots Chapter, will celebrate Constitution Week September 17 -23.

Approval of Minutes:•Item 5.a

Approval of Minutes

City Council will consider approval of minutes from: July 20, 2026, Closed Session - Real Estate. August 3, 2026, Closed Session - Consult with Attorney. August 3, 2026, Closed Session - Personnel. August 24, 2026, Closed Session - Personnel. August 31, 2026, Special Work Session August 31, 2026, Closed Session - Personnel.

Public Comments: Announced Delegations and Unannounced Delegations•Item 6.a

Bain Jones, President of the Stanly County Historical Society

Mr. Jones requests City assistance with an irrigation system at the Snuggs House & Freeman-Marks House.

Consent Agenda:•Item 7.a

FY 26/27 Loose Leaf Collection Calendar Schedule Review Calendar

Consent Agenda:•Item 7.b

Road Closure Request - 9/11 Patriot Day Memorial Stair Climb N. 4th Street from E. Main St. to E. North St. Friday, September 11, 2026, 6:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Consent Agenda:•Item 7.c

Road Closure Request - Constitution Week Bell Ringing & Landmark Lounge: Alameda Theatre Tour September 17. 2026, 3:30 PM (Bell Ringing) and 5:30-8:45 PM (Theatre Tour). Road Closure Request: *N 2nd St from the driveway at City Hall (on the Charters of Freedom side) to the end of the Alameda Theatre

Consent Agenda:•Item 7.d

Ordinance 26-31 Budget Amendment: Appropriation of Insurance Settlement Proceeds for Police Vehicle Replacement

Appropriate insurance settlement proceeds to the Police Department for the purchase of replacement vehicles

New Business:•Item 8.a

Road Closure Request - Relay for Life, Saturday, September 19, 2026 3:00pm - 9:30pm at the YMCA Park Road Closure Request: C.B. Crook from First St. to Second St., Troy Alexander from First St. to Second St., Second St. from C.B. Crook to Troy Alexander - One lane only. & First St. from C.B. Crook to Troy Alexander - DOT Maintained - Request submitted

Albemarle Police Department feedback included in attachments.

New Business:•Item 8.b

Change of Time: Albemarle Christmas Parade

Approve changing the start time of the Albemarle Christmas Parade on December 12, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 AM.

New Business:•Item 8.c

Re-establish Joint City Council-Planning Board Meetings

City staff propose hosting the meeting on Thursday, October 1, at 6:00 pm., at the EE Waddell Center

City Manager Report:•Item 9

City Manager Report:

The City Manager will provide updates.

Closed Session:•Item 10

Closed Session:

City Council will go into closed session pursuant to NC General Statutes 143-318.11 (a)(2) Premature Disclosure of Award, & (3) Consult with Attorney

Adjournment:•Item 11.a

Adjournment

City Council will adjourn to Monday, September 21, 2026, at 6:30p.m. for Regular Session in Council Chambers