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Coming Up
The Carrboro Town Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4. The agenda will be available at https://ecs.page.link/uRjnU
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 YouTube.com/CarrboroNC OR at https://carrboro.legistar.com/
Language Access
The Town of Carrboro offers free language translation and interpretation services to residents. Information: 919-918-7391 or info@carrboronc.gov
La Ciudad de Carrboro ofrece servicios gratuitos de traducción e interpretación de idiomas a los residentes. Información: 919-918-7391 o info@carrboronc.gov
Recap of Past Meetings
The Council met on Tuesday, May 21, and took the following actions on the agenda posted at https://ecs.page.link/GGpgV ;
- Appointed Greg Randolph to the Orange County Climate Council.
- Authorized a fuel tank project award to JF Petroleum Group, the maximum award of which will be $474,000 to be funded out of ARPA revenues.
- Approved the HOME Investment Partnership Program’s Annual Plan activities for FY 2024-2025. The Orange County HOME Consortium leverages resources, including private, state, and local funds, to fulfill and enhance the impact of federal HOME funds. The Town of Carrboro’s contribution is $12,387.
- Approved a request for an extension of the date when a Conditional Use Permit would otherwise expire for a Mixed-Use Building at 603 Jones Ferry Road.
- Approved a request for an extension of the date when a Special Use Permit-A would otherwise expire for a Commercial Use Building at 201 North Greensboro St.
- Set a public hearing for Oct. 11, 2024, to consider amendments to the Land Use Ordinance to revise language associated with advisory board and commission attendance policies and procedures.
- Endorsed the Town’s 2024 Bicycle Friendly Community application with endeavors to implement policies and infrastructure necessary to make Carrboro a community where bicycling is always a travel option regardless of age and ability.
- Authorized the finalize payment for services completed by FORVIS, LLP as an independent auditor to the Town of Carrboro for FY 2023, including audit services, explanation of findings, and preparation of financial statements; and the award of a contract for the Town's annual independent audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 to FORVIS, LLP.
- Held a Legislative Public Hearing for Conditional Zoning at 400 North Greensboro St. for the purpose of developing a three-story multi-family residential project. After hearing input from members of the public, the Council adopted an ordinance amending the Carrboro Zoning Map.
Watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/live/Rx3VBpVdbjo?si=0SUbGOB9uv3sIyo7
Council Meeting Schedule
View the 2024 Council Calendar at https://www.carrboronc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/14168/2024-Town-Council-Meeting-Calendar
Town Council
The Town Council, which is the legislative and policy-making body for Carrboro, comprises Mayor Barbara Foushee, Mayor Pro Tempore Danny Nowell, Council Member Catherine Fray, Council Member Randee Haven-O’Donnell, Council Member Jason Merrill, and Council Member Eliazar Posada. More information is available at https://www.carrboronc.gov/248/Town-Council