June 1, 2026 Morganton City Council Meeting

The City of Morganton held its regular City Council meeting on June 1, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The council approved multiple contract awards including a $178,350 contract to Perkinson Company for actuator replacements and a $46,586.40 contract to Charles R. Underwood for air release valve installations at the water treatment plant. They also approved an annual tree trimming contract with Davy Tree Company not to exceed $285,000. Additionally, the council authorized a budget amendment recognizing $424,974 from the sale of 112 West Union Street and transferring those proceeds to the capital reserve fund, as well as a $150,000 budget amendment transferring CDBG funds to the general fund for storm drain project costs. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the proposed $94 million budget for fiscal year 2026-27, including capital projects, utility rate adjustments, and challenges related to hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The council discussed a $6.7 million CDBG disaster recovery grant application for the COMMA performing arts center renovation and approved a memorandum of agreement for a $139,600 Duke Energy-funded public access improvement project on the Catawba River. The meeting also included approval of a memorandum of understanding with Western Piedmont Community College for joint adjunct instructor appointments in public safety training. Several board and commission appointments were confirmed. The council scheduled a public hearing for the proposed budget on June 22, 2026.