Board Members
John Davis, Mayor | William Justice, Mayor Pro Tem | Larry Philpott, Commissioner
Jeffrey Conaway, Commissioner | Douglas Eckendorf, Commissioner | Joseph Brown, Commissioner
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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.
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.
Sonia Johnson – Finance Director
This budget amendment serves to acknowledge the receipt of $2,100 to purchase eggs (pre-filled & empty), candy, easter baskets, toys, and prizes for participants for the Easter Egg Hunt.
Source of Funds: Donations Parks & Recreation
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment #2024-7
Presenter: Mayor Pro Tem Bill Justice
Presenter: Rebecca Brehmer – Projects/Planning Coordinator, CFM, CZO
During the October 17, 2023, and November 28, 2023, Swansboro Historic Preservation Commission meetings, a request was made by the board to review and amend the current Massing Study Standards found under Section 11 New Construction of our Historic District Design Standards. The Planning Board recommended this amendment to the Board of Commissioners at their February 6, 2024, meeting.
Recommended Action:
1. Hold a public hearing;
2. Motion to approve Ordinance 2024-O4 amending Appendix III Historic District Design Standards Section 11 New Construction.
Presenter: Jon Barlow – Interim Town Manager
The property owner of 101-104 Church Street, aka Port of Swannsborough, is replacing the concrete parking pad in front of this business location. The Town owns a 6’ wide portion of this pad along Church Street. The Town received a quote from the contractor working for the private property owner to replace the Towns portion in the amount of $7,560 for 4” of concrete or $9,000 for 6” of concrete (120 feet in length). Additionally, a quote to repave the portion of Church Street from Water Street to Front Street was received from Onslow Grading a Paving in the amount of $22,755.50. Both of these projects are Powell Bill eligible. The FY23/24 Budget has funds remaining to cover these expenditures.
Recommended Action: Authorize staff to enter into a contract with Sun City Contractors in the amount of $9,000 to replace 6’x120’ of concrete and a separate contract with Onslow Grading and Paving in the amount of $22,755.50 to repave a portion of Church Street.
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.
Presenter: Jon Barlow – Interim Town Manager
As requested by the board, an amendment to Board Policy #15 has been drafted by the Town Attorney for review.
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Resolution 2024-R4 to amend Board Policy # 15 – Private Roads and Associated Facilities Acceptance of Dedication and Maintenance.
Citizens have an opportunity to address the Board for no more than five minutes regarding items not listed on the Agenda.