New Bern Board of Aldermen Special Meeting June 19, 2026

The City of New Bern Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on June 19, 2026, primarily to consider ordinance amendments related to various multi-year funds including the 2019 Electric Improvements Project Fund, the Kell Road Project Fund, the Drainage Improvement Project Fund, and others. The amendments focused on adjusting accounting practices to properly record sales tax revenue and expenses as revenue and expense accounts rather than balance sheet accounts, as recommended by auditors. The board also discussed stormwater drainage projects, with some members raising concerns about the scope and adequacy of current projects and suggesting more comprehensive solutions for drainage issues in certain areas. The board then adopted the final budget ordinance for fiscal year 2026, which included adjustments to several funds such as sewer, electric, employee benefits, and solid waste to ensure balanced budgets and cover unexpected costs. Motions to adopt the ordinance amendments and the final budget were passed unanimously. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, but the discussions indicated ongoing capital improvement projects and budget allocations for infrastructure and utility services.