A Wednesday Roanoke Rapids City Council meeting will focus on a proposed application for a grant that would provide training for developing a plan to further community development needs in the city.
The next step for the 2015-2016 Roanoke Rapids budget will be a vote on whether to adopt the financial plan.
The city is drafting proposals for Bank of America to review following last week's meeting with its representatives to discuss financing solutions for the theater.
Much of the discussion during a Roanoke Rapids City Council work session this evening centered on the theater and what to do with it now that the lease agreement with HSV Entertainment officially comes to a close in four days.
The city's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year contains a revenue neutral tax rate adjustment that would see that number go to 65.1 cents per $100 of valuation if approved.
The city's budget for the upcoming fiscal year will contain a capital improvement plan that proposes to address $703,000 in needs.
Maybe the reverend was right, that the folly of the backhanded pursuit of the Roanoke Rapids Theatre was doomed by spiritual indignation.
The decision for the city and HSV Entertainment to end the company's lease of the Roanoke Rapids Theatre is tied to an agreement struck with United States Attorney's Office.
Roanoke Rapids City Council this evening recognized the promotions of two police officers.