Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting Wednesday, February 11, 2026 11:00 AM Town Hall - 2008 Loggerhead Court, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Mayor - Richard Grant                                                            Mayor Pro Tem - Connie Pletl
Alderman - Mark Barefoot                                                      Alderman – Kip Malcolm
Alderman - Laura Olszewski                                                  Alderman – Larry Strother
Town Manager - Alice Derian                                                Town Clerk – Alexis Stanfield

I.CALL TO ORDER (Mayor Grant)

II.INVOCATION (Alderman Barefoot)

III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Alderman Strother)

IV.APPROVAL OF AGENDA

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

VIII.CONSENT AGENDA

1. A.Approval of Minutes

   January 7, 2026, Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting Minutes

2. B.Department Head Reports

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

3. C.Committee Reports

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

4. D.Coastal Engineer Monthly Report (Fran Way)

5. E.Disposal of Sutphen Fire Engine

6. F.Disposal of TEREX 200 Loader 

7. G.Proclamation 2026-01 Centennial Proclamation: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association 

8. H.Budget Amendment 2026-26.37 Fire Station #2 Fund - 50 WB Brawley CO #11

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

IX.CONTINUING BUSINESS

1. A.Approval to Award Contract to Maven Roofing for Public Works Roof Replacement (Chris Huckaby)

   Specific Action Requested: Mayor may request a motion to award the contract for the Public Works Roof Replacement to Maven Roofing.

2. B.Beach Crossover - Old 40 (Public Works Supervisor Huckaby)

   Specific Action Requested: Mayor may request a motion to approve the relocation of Beach Access 40 to 1388 NRIR and CA 2026-26.42

3. C.Ardurra – Storm water projects overview (Marc Horstman and Michael Tassitino, Engineers)  

   Budget Amendment 2026-26.38 and Contract Amendment 2026-26.40 for construction administration and construction observation (Manager Derian and Ardurra)

   Specific Action Requested: Mayor may request a motion to approve BA 2026-26.38 and CA 2026-26.40.

X.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.Hazard Mitigation Plan (Planning Director Hill)

   Specific Action Requested: Mayor may ask for a motion to adopt the North Topsail Beach Mitigation Action Plans - 2026 (attachment 1).

2. B.Applications for the Topsail Island Shoreline Protection Committee (Clerk Stanfield)

   Stephen Newbern

   Specific Action Requested: Mayor may request a motion to appoint an applicant to the Topsail Island Shoreline Protection Committee.

3. C.Applications for the Planning Board (Clerk Stanfield)

   James Smith

   Samuel Ferreri

   Kim Browning

   Stephen Newbern

   Specific Action Requested: Mayor may request a motion to appoint an applicant to the Planning Board.

4. D.Applications for the Beach, Inlet, Sound Advisory Committee (Clerk Stanfield)

   Rebecca Lindsey

   Kim Browning

   Stephen Newbern

   Specific Action Requested: Mayor may request a motion to appoint an applicant to the Beach, Inlet, Sound Advisory Committee.

5. E.Police Department Vehicle Purchase (Interim Chief Page)

   Specific Action Requested: Mayor may request a motion to approve the purchase of a 2025 Dodge Durango Pursuit.

6. F.Approval of GWI Contract and Contract Authorization Ordinance 2026-26.43 (Mayor Grant)

XI.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.

XII.ATTORNEY'S REPORT

XIII.ALDERMAN'S REPORT

XIV.MAYOR'S REPORT

XV.CLOSED SESSION

The Board of Aldermen will go into closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3): To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged, and discuss:

State of North Carolina v. Shellhammer

Pacific Northwest Ventures, et al. v. Topsail Reef Homeowners’ Association & North Topsail Beach

XVI.ADJOURNMENT