Board Members
John Davis, Mayor | Frank Tursi, Mayor Pro Tem | Pat Turner, Commissioner | Harry PJ Pugliese, Commissioner | Larry Philpott, Commissioner | Jeffrey Conaway, 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.
Presenter: Rebecca Brehmer – Projects/Planning Coordinator
The Town received a request from Swansboro High School to allow the replacement of the existing band tower in the front yard of the High School. Since 2000, accessory structures have not been permitted in front yards. However, in 2020 Ordinance 2020-06 was passed to allow accessory structures in the front yard on lots two (2) acres or greater. The purpose of this amendment is to include Government/Educational (G/E) properties to be permitted as a use in this category.
Recommended Action: 1. Hold a Public Hearing
2. Motion to approve or deny Ordinance 2023-O9 amending the Unified Development Ordinance to include Section 152.179 to allow accessory structures in the front yard on lots two (2) acres or greater in the Governmental/Educational Zoning District and the Comprehensive Plan Consistency Statement.
At the board’s request, staff researched possibilities for duck population control. Two local wildlife rehabilitation organizations will provide information on control methods.
Recommended Action: Receive information and provide direction to staff.
Presenter: Jacob Randall – Fire Chief
After carefully reviewing the ordinances relating to the organization of the Fire Department and fire prevention, most all ordinances were outdated on current methodologies, industry standards, approaches, or evolved operations. An amendment is recommended to realign, amend, and strengthen the adopted ordinances relating to the organization of the fire department.
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Ordinance 2023-O10 amending Town Code Chapter 34: Fire Prevention
Presenter: Gerald “Tank” Bates – Public Works Director
At the board’s request, staff has drafted an amendment to the Town Code § 50.26 Curbside pickup, to apply a location designation for curbside collection area and restriction on the amount of time trash and recycle containers can be curbside for collection.
Recommended Action: Motion to approve Ordinance 2023-O11 amending § 50.26 Curbside pick up to restrict the amount of time trash and recycle containers can be curbside for collection.
Presenter: Sonia Johnson – Finance Director
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
Citizens have an opportunity to address the Board for no more than five minutes regarding items not listed on the Agenda.