August 18, 2026 Eden City Council Meeting

The August 18, 2026 Eden City Council meeting included several key procurement and contract discussions. The council approved a separation agreement with the outgoing city manager and appointed Terry Shelton as interim city manager, accompanied by a related ordinance revision. A significant agenda item was the approval of a new 35-year water purchase agreement with Dan River Water, based on a Dewberry Engineering study, which included correcting the monthly water volume from 50 to 60 million gallons. The council also addressed the Stadium Drive sidewalk project, approving an additional local match of approximately $124,000 due to increased construction bids, bringing the city's total commitment to just under $245,000. Additionally, the council adopted an updated floodplain damage prevention ordinance to comply with FEMA requirements, ensuring continued participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. The meeting featured public comments on community transparency and police department support but no other procurement actions. Motions to approve contracts and budget adjustments were passed unanimously, reflecting ongoing infrastructure and utility procurement activities.