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: Mayor John Davis
The Samuel Swann Bland Community Service Award was created to honor the diligence, hard work, leadership, and dedication that characterized the contributions of Sam Bland to the public and the Swansboro Community. The award is made annually to a public employee, civic leader, or community volunteer that has demonstrated the qualities of outstanding dedication to the improvement of community services that were exhibited in the career and contributions of Samuel Swann Bland.
Administered by: The Honorable Judge, Jefferson Griffin
William Justice - Commissioner
Douglas Eckendorf - Commissioner
Joseph Brown - Commissioner
Presenter: Alissa Fender – Town Clerk
In accordance with NCGS 160A-70 and Town Code 30.06, the Board of Commissioners shall select one of their number to act as Mayor Pro Tem.
Recommended Action:
1. Select Mayor Pro Tem
2. Judge Jefferson Griffin to administer the Oath of Office to the Mayor Pro Tem
Presenter: Alissa Fender – Town Clerk
ONWASA’s Board of Directors are appointed to three-year terms by the local governments in the service area. The Board is composed of eight members whose regular meetings are held bimonthly at Jacksonville City Hall, 815 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC.
Recommended Action: Make appointment to ONWASA Board of Director’s
Presenter: Alissa Fender – Town Clerk
NCGS 160A-71 provides that the Board establishes a time and place for its regular meetings. The 2024 meeting schedule has been prepared based on the Town’s Administrative Policy 1F which states that the Board of Commissioners meeting dates fall on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Once adopted, the meeting schedule will be posted on the bulletin board outside the Administrative Offices at Town Hall and on the Town website.
Recommended Action: Adopt the 2024 meeting schedule.
Presenter: Alissa Fender – Town Clerk
Due to expiration of terms or resignations, there are several board appointments needed. A list of expirations is provided below as well as those members who seek
re-appointment and a Talent Bank Sheet with those citizens with an interest in serving.
Recommended Action:
1. Consider appointments to the Planning Board
2. Consider appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission
3. Consider appointments to the TDA
4. Consider appointments to the Parks Board
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.