Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 01, 2026 11:00 AM Town Hall - 2008 Loggerhead Court, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

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

I.CALL TO ORDER (Mayor Grant)

II.INVOCATION (Mayor Pro Tem Pletl)

III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Alderman Olszewski)

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 Aldermen has control.

VII.PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND HEARINGS

1. A.Coastal Engineer Monthly Report (Engineer Way)

VIII.CONSENT AGENDA

1. A.Approval of Minutes

   March 4, 2026, Board of Aldermen Regular Meeting Minutes

   March 13, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes

   March 17, 2026, Special 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.Budget Amendment 2026-26.46 for the Hiring of the Interim Town Manager 

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

IX.CONTINUING BUSINESS

1. A.Approval of Interim Town Manager Contract and Contract Authorization 2026-26.47 (Mayor Grant)

   Specific Action Requested: Mayor may request a motion to Approve the Interim Town Manager Contract and Contract Authorization 2026-26.47.

X.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.FEMA Update (GWI Consultant Debra Mack)

2. B.Beach Project Update (TI Coastal Engineer Chris Gibson)

3. C.Discussion regarding the establishment of an auxiliary police force pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §160A-282 (Alderman Malcolm)

4. D.Discussion on Outside Agency Performing a Compensation Study (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 Aldermen has control.

XII.ATTORNEY'S REPORT

XIII.ALDERMAN'S REPORT

XIV.MAYOR'S REPORT

XV.CLOSED SESSION

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.

XVI.ADJOURNMENT