Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 03, 2024 11:00 AM Town Hall - 2008 Loggerhead Court, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Mayor - Joann M. McDermon                                                Mayor Pro Tem - Mike Benson
Alderman - Richard Grant                                                      Alderman – Laura Olszewski
Alderman - Connie Pletl                                                         Alderman – Tom Leonard
Town Manager - Alice Derian                                               Interim Town Clerk – Nancy Avery

I.CALL TO ORDER (Mayor McDermon)

II.INVOCATION (Alderman Grant)

III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Mayor McDermon)

IV.APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Mayor McDermon)

Specific Action Requested: Mayor will request for a motion to adopt the agenda

V.MANAGER’S REPORT

VI.OPEN FORUM

Citizens have the opportunity to address the Board for no more than three minutes per comment on any issue upon which the Board of Alderman has control.

VII.PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND HEARINGS

1. A.Public Hearing - Proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 (Mayor McDermon)

2. B.Coastal engineer update (Fran Way)

VIII.CLOSED SESSION as per NCGS 143-318.11(a)

(3) Consultation with the attorney

(5) Acquisition of property

IX.CONSENT AGENDA

1. A.Approval of Minutes

   February 27, 2024, budget work session

   March 6, 2024, regular meeting

   March 13, 2024, budget work session

2. B.Budget amendment 2023-2024.9 (fire truck loan)

3. C.MOTV Tax Refund

4. D.Department Head Reports

   1. Finance Department
   2. Fire Department
   3. Inspections Department
   4. Planning Department
   5. Police Department

5. E.Public Works update

6. F.Contract for consulting services for Interim Town Clerk

7. G.Fire Department Fixed Asset Disposals

8. H.Committee Reports

   1. Planning Board & PPI Committee 
   2. Board of Adjustment
   3. TISPC https://tispc.org/minutes/ 
   4. ONWASA 
   
   

   Specific Action Requested: Mayor will request a motion to approve the Consent Agenda

X.CONTINUING BUSINESS

1. A.Beach, Inlet, Sound Advisory Committee (BISAC) Update (Chair Strother)

2. B.Town Hall Meeting Room Use (Alderman Olszewski)

XI.ATTORNEY'S REPORT

XII.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.Policies and Procedures (Alderman Grant)

2. B.Registration and Sponsorship for N.C. Beach, Inlet and Waterway Association (NCBIWA) 2024 Local Governments Meeting May 9 and 10, 2024 in Emerald Isle, N.C. at the Islander Hotel (Manager Derian)

   Level of sponsorship is dependent on the number of confirmed attendees: Bronze $500 for one attendee; Silver $1,200 for two attendees; Gold $1,800 for three attendees.

   Specific Action Requested: Mayor may request a motion to approve sponsorship and attendance at the 2024 NCBIWA conference.

3. C.North Carolina Department of Transportation Letter of intent to repeal the speed limit 45 Ordinance No. 1033725 for the 3.92-mile section of SR 1568 (New River Inlet Road) (Manager Derian)

XIII.OPEN FORUM

Citizens have the opportunity to address the Board for no more than three minutes per comment on any issue upon which the Board of Alderman has control.

XIV.MAYOR'S REPORT

XV.ALDERMAN'S REPORT

XVI.ADJOURNMENT