Board of Commissioners Tuesday, February 24, 2026 06:00 PM

Board Members

William Justice, Mayor | Jeffrey Conaway, Mayor Pro Tem | Pat Turner, Commissioner
Douglas Eckendorf, Commissioner | Joseph Brown, Commissioner | Tamara Pieratti, 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.January 13, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes

2. b.January 27, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes

3. c.Resolution Adopting the 2026-2031 Southeastern North Carolina Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

4. d.Resolution for Bank Financing of Police Interceptor Vehicles
   
   

5. e.Tax Refund Request

IV.Appointments/Recognitions/Presentations

1. a.Recognition of Kristin Newbold
   Presenter: Mayor William Justice

2. b.NC Festival & Events Annual Showfest Award
   Presenter: Anna Stanley – Parks & Recreation Director

   The Town of Swansboro's 2025 Mullet Festival T-shirt won "Best T-shirt" for a medium sized event at the NC Festival & Events Annual Showfest. 

3. c.Board Appointments
   Presenter: Alissa Fender, MMC – Town Clerk

   The Board will consider appointing the initial members who will serve on the newly formed Swansboro Appearance Commission.

   Recommended Action: Consider appointments to the Appearance Commission.

V.Public Hearing

VI.Business Non-Consent

1. a.Presentation of Community Pool Survey Results
   Presenter: Matthew Prane – Swimming Pool Committee Chair

   Swimming Pool Committee Chair Matthew Prane will review the results from the Swimming Pool Community Survey.

   Recommended Action: Receive presentation and provide further directions to the Swimming Pool Committee.

   
   
   

2. b.Monthly Financial Report as of January 2026
   Presenter: Sonia Johnson – Finance Director

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

1. a.Projects Brief

2. b.Department Reports

X.Board Comments

XI.Closed Session

XII.Adjournment