CHADBOURN — After weeks of stalled business, canceled workshops, and back‑to‑back leadership departures, the Chadbourn Town Council is expected to take up several long‑delayed issues when it meets Tuesday night.
The meeting comes as the town continues to operate without a permanent town manager and without a town attorney — two vacancies that have slowed or halted routine operations since late February.
Attorney and manager roles back on the table
Council members are scheduled to discuss options for hiring a new town attorney, a position left vacant since former attorney Mike Stephens resigned and walked out during a contentious Feb. 21 emergency meeting. Without legal counsel, the town has been unable to move forward on several procedural matters, including budget preparation and contract reviews.
The board is also expected to revisit the question of interim management. Town Manager Jason Robinson’s resignation became effective March 31, leaving Town Clerk RaMonda Crosby to absorb administrative duties while Robinson was on medical leave. Tuesday’s agenda includes discussion of how the town will handle day‑to‑day oversight until a permanent manager is hired.
Zoning change and grant updates
A proposed zoning amendment that would allow churches in any zoning district is slated for discussion or possible action. The proposal has been circulating for several months but has not advanced due to meeting disruptions and lack of quorum earlier this spring.
Council members are also expected to review two infrastructure‑related grants. While details have not been publicly released, the items appear on the town’s April agenda and may involve ongoing water, sewer, or facility‑improvement projects.
Police Benevolent Association presentation
A representative of the Police Benevolent Association, originally scheduled to speak at the March 3 meeting that collapsed due to lack of quorum, is expected to address the board Tuesday. The presentation is anticipated to cover officer support, departmental needs, or policy concerns.
A return to normal business — if the board holds together
Tuesday’s meeting marks the first time since early March that the council is positioned to conduct a full agenda without interruption. The town’s last two scheduled meetings — March 3 and March 28 — ended early or were canceled outright due to absences, disputes, or lack of legal representation.
Residents and town staff are watching closely to see whether the board can regain stability and move forward on routine governance.
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