Board of Commissioners Tuesday, April 14, 2026 06:00 PM

Board Members

William Justice, Mayor | Jeffrey Conaway, Mayor Pro Tem | Douglas Eckendorf, Commissioner
Tamara Pieratti, Commissioner | Wayne Herbert, Commissioner | Timothy Vannoy, Commissioner
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I.Call to Order/Opening Prayer/Pledge

II.Public Comment

Citizens have an opportunity to address the Board for no more than three minutes per speaker regarding items listed on the agenda.  There is a second opportunity at the end of the agenda for the public to address the Board on items not listed on the agenda.

III.Adoption of Agenda and Consent Items

The Town Clerk respectfully submits to the Board, the Regular Agenda and the below consent items, which are considered to be of general agreement and little or no controversy. These items may be voted on as a single group without Board discussion “or” if so desired, the Board may request to remove any item(s) from the consent agenda and placed for consideration separately.

III.Consent Items:

1. a.February 10, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes

2. b.February 11, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes

3. c.February 24, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes

4. d.Special Event Application – Little Pink Houses of Hope Event
   
   

IV.Appointments/Recognitions/Presentations

1. a.Onslow County 2026 Tax Revaluation Presentation
   Presenter: Kevin Turner – Onslow County Tax Administrator

2. b.Cadet of the Year Telesforo Seymour
   Presenter: Dwayne Taylor – Police Chief

3. c.Pickleball Update and Funding Strategy Request
   Presenter: Anna Stanley – Parks & Recreation Director

   To brief the Board of Commissioners on the pickleball project and the intent to purse state and federal grant opportunities for multiple recreation capital projections to maximize funds.

   Recommended Action: Board direction to proceed with grant preparation and consultant procurement to meet critical deadlines.

V.Public Hearing

VI.Business Non-Consent

1. a.Visitor’s Center Renovation Project
   Presenter: Jon Barlow – Town Manager

   A request to fund the Visitors Center renovation project and award a construction contract.

   Recommended Action: Authorize the additional appropriation of up to $46,760 of Town funds to fully cover the anticipated cost of the renovation project and award the construction contract to Steele Construction in the amount of $91,460

2. b.Budget Ordinance Amendment #2026-6/#2026-6A
   Presenter: Sonia Johnson – Finance Director

   A Budget Ordinance Amendment is requested by multiple departments.

   Recommended Action:
   1.        Motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #2026-6; or
   2.        Motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #2026-6A

3. c.Future Agenda Topics
   Presenter: Alissa Fender – Town Clerk

   Future agenda items are shared for visibility and comment. In addition, an opportunity is provided for the Board to introduce items of interest and subsequent direction for placement on future agendas.

   Recommended Action: Discuss and provide any guidance

VII.Items Moved from Consent

VIII.Public Comment

Citizens have an opportunity to address the Board for no more than five minutes regarding items not listed on the Agenda.

IX.Manager's Comments

X.Board Comments

XI.Closed Session

1. a.Recommended Action: Motion to enter closed session pursuant to 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 (5) to establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating the price and other material  terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease.

XII.Adjournment