Greenville City Council Meeting - March 12, 2026

The Greenville City Council met on March 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor P.J. Connelly presided. Roll call showed Mayor Connelly, Mayor Pro Tem Foreman, Councilmembers Jones, Scully, Robinson, and Willis present; Councilmember Hardy was absent. The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0). The meeting included special recognitions, three public hearings on voluntary annexation ordinances, and the City Manager's report. Note: The transcript contains varied spellings (e.g., 'Danzi Road,' 'Greensboro Run,' 'fork swamp'), but the agenda names are used in this summary.

Special Recognitions

• Madison Wallace received the Girl Scouts Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting. Her project focused on Alzheimer's and dementia populations, involving over 100 hours of research and implementation. She donated 50 fidget blankets to assisted living facilities and support groups in Pitt County, and created project kits, a video tutorial, and workshops to teach other Girl Scouts.
• Master Police Officer Brandon Peebles was recognized on his retirement after 24 years and 6 months with the Greenville Police Department. Mayor Connelly and council members highlighted his career as a lead case agent in complex investigations, including DEA task forces, wiretapping cases, cellular analysis, and his role as a coach and mentor.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No registered speakers came forward. The public comment period was closed after the City Clerk confirmed no speakers and no one from the audience came forward.

Discussion Items

• Public Hearings (Three annexation ordinances):
  • Item 3: Ordinance to annex Gateway West, LLC property (2.952 acres) at the northwestern corner of Stantonsburg Road and Gateway Drive. City Planner Chris Kelly presented: property in the Greensmill Run watershed, requiring 25-year detention if stormwater rules apply; in the primary service area; Voting District 1; anticipated 25,000 sq ft of self-storage with estimated tax value of $2 million. Applicant representative Brian Fagundis spoke in favor, noting the annexation is a prerequisite to subdividing and recording a final plat. No opposition. Approved 5-0.
  • Item 4: Ordinance to annex Hannaford Family Farm property (3.60 acres) along eastern right-of-way of Dickinson Avenue Extension and east of Dansey Road. Kelly: property in the Greensmill Run watershed, requiring 25-year detention; primary service area; Voting District 2; anticipated 5-10 single-family lots with estimated tax value of $1.8 million. Applicant Brett Hannaford spoke, explaining the annexation will help clean up family estate boundaries and subdivision of the 3.6-acre parcel; future development continues on adjacent parcel. No opposition. Approved 5-0.
  • Item 5: Ordinance to annex MCV Firetower, LLC property (0.839 acres) along southern right-of-way of East Fire Tower Road, 300+/- feet southwest of Charles Boulevard. Kelly: property in the Forks Swamp watershed, requiring 25-year detention; primary service area; Voting District 4; anticipated 7,000 sq ft of automobile repair with estimated tax value of $1.2 million. No applicant speakers or opposition. Approved 5-0.
• City Manager's Report: Requested cancellation of the March 23, 2026 City Council meeting because there is no agenda. Motion passed 5-0.
• Comments from Mayor and Council: Councilmembers made announcements, including ECU baseball games, Rock Your Socks Day (World Down Syndrome Day) on March 21, thanks to Greenville Utilities, downtown Dickinson Avenue, small business technical assistance program, Citizens Academy visits, Sterling Point community day, and holiday greetings.

Key Outcomes

• Agenda approved unanimously (5-0).
• All three annexation ordinances were approved unanimously (5-0 each).
• The March 23, 2026 City Council meeting was cancelled.
• Special recognition was given to Madison Wallace and Brandon Peebles.