City Council - Regular Meeting

Call Meeting To Order: Mayor Michael

Invocation: Mayor Michael or Guest will provide the Invocation.

Agenda Adjustments

Approval of Minutes

City Council will consider approval of minutes from: Monday, July 20, 2026, Regular Session Monday, July 20, 2026, Closed Session - Consult with Attorney Monday, July 20, 2026, Closed Session - Economic Development Monday, July 20, 2026, Closed Session - Personnel

Public Comments: Announced Delegations and Unannounced Delegations

Deer Population Mitigation Status Update

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is aware of the City's intent to apply for a depredation permit when the application period opens in early 2027. In the interim, staff are evaluating alternative options to address the deer population until permit applications become available.

Service Line Warranties (SLWA) Campaign

Discuss independent partnership

Electric Utilities Services and Underground Subdivision Services Construction Policies

Staff will introduce proposed policies defining the how/when/who/etc. responsibilities for electric installation for Council to consider adoption at a later date

Re-Submission - Location Change/Date Edit: Special Event Permit - Landmark Lounge Historic Tours: Center/Stanly Theatre on Thursday, August 20, 2026, 5:30-7:00PM, Alameda Theatre on Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5:30-7:00PM & Opera House on October 15, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Closure Request: * Thursday, August 20, 2026, 4:00pm - 8:00pm 1st & Main Parking Lot, with event at 221/223 W Main Street * Thursday, September 17, 2026, 4:00pm - 8:00pm Alameda Theatre, with event in privately owned parking lot. * Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4:00pm - 8:00pm Courthouse Plaza, with event at the Opera House above Starnes Bramlett

Plants Division of the Public Utilities Department Chemical Bid No. 2026-11 Carbon Slurry

The City of Albemarle received bids for chemicals on June 29, 2026. The chemicals are used in the Plants Division of the Public Utilities Department. Two companies submitted bids for consideration. Bid tabulations are attach to this submittal.

Ordinance 26-26: Amending the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget

Appropriate unspent road paving funds from FY25-26 into the current fiscal year's budget.

Tabled from July 20, 2026, Session: Consider Appointment to the ABC Board for Remainder of Term Expiring 3/16/2029

Review applications and consider appointment

Approval of the Public Housing FY 2026 Annual Agency Plan, FY 2026–2030 Capital Fund Program Five-Year Action Plan, and FY 2026 Capital Fund Annual Statement

Public Hearing was held on July 9, 2026.

City Manager Report: The City Manager will provide updates.

Closed Session: City Council will go into closed session pursuant to NC General Statutes 143-318.11 (a)(3) Consult with Attorney, (4) Economic Development & (6) Personnel

Adjournment

City Council will adjourn to Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:30pm in Council Chambers at City Hall