New Bern Board of Aldermen Meeting May 12, 2026

The City of New Bern Board of Aldermen held a meeting on May 12, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included the public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan, which outlined funding allocations totaling $240,314 for housing assistance, demolition, and community development projects, with emphasis on compliance with federal requirements and program caps. The board approved a water and sewer use agreement and annexation for a property at 4095 East US Highway 70, and accepted ownership and maintenance responsibilities for streets in the Blue Water Rise development. They also adopted an ordinance to update water and sewer connection fees to reflect true costs plus administrative fees, particularly for specialty connections. Additionally, the board approved resolutions related to street lighting, renaming East Street to Leroy Way Jr. Avenue, and amendments to the electric service board ordinance. The fiscal year 2026-2027 classification pay plan, including a 2% cost of living adjustment, and the budget ordinance for the same fiscal year were adopted, with discussions on fund balance and service costs. Public comments addressed concerns about city processes, event management, and infrastructure maintenance. No immediate contract awards or vendor selections were made, but several policy and fee adjustments were approved that could impact future procurement activities.