February 2026 Morganton City Council

The February 2026 meeting of the Morganton City Council included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of change order number five for the Silver Creek pump station improvement project, increasing the contract by $252,341.24 to a total of $6,762,189.25, and awarding a contract to Wilkkey Construction Company Southeast LLC for $2,933,389 for the River Village Boardwalk replacement project, including a contingency of $140,000. The council also approved budget amendments to fund these projects and to accept FEMA reimbursement funds totaling $1,359,130 related to Hurricane Helen. Additionally, a change order of $6,200 was approved for structural engineering design services for the Kataba Meadows concession building reconstruction. The council discussed a rezoning request for a 6.15-acre parcel on Cosby Road from Exclusive Industrial District to High-Density District to allow commercial uses such as a truck stop and restaurants, with considerations for traffic management and community impact. Other agenda items included amendments to downtown parking regulations and appointments to local boards and commissions. No votes opposed the procurement-related motions, indicating council consensus on these spending and contracting decisions.