New Bern Board of Aldermen Meeting April 28, 2026

The City of New Bern Board of Aldermen held a meeting on April 28, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a budget ordinance amendment allocating $450,000 from the water fund balance for sewer system upgrades and $40,000 for retiree insurance premium increases. The board also authorized the submission of a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant application with a $16,000 matching fund commitment to update the historic Riverside inventory, which would enable more properties to qualify for tax credits. Additionally, the board adopted resolutions approving an internal control policy, a procurement policy for federal financial assistance expenditures, and a revised conflict of interest policy related to federal, state, and local grants, including ARPA funds. A motion passed to fund up to $50,000 in matching MSD tax dollars for a downtown development plan grant application. The board also approved terminating a sewer easement in the Craven County Industrial Park to facilitate future infrastructure expansion. Furthermore, the board voted to fund $6,700 from ARP funds for electronic speed signs to address speeding issues. Discussions included a feasibility study for a family entertainment complex, strategic planning, and redevelopment commission matters, with a consensus to hold a joint meeting with the redevelopment commission before making new appointments. Overall, the meeting focused on budget allocations, grant applications, policy updates, and infrastructure-related procurement decisions.