Board of Commissioners Tuesday, April 09, 2024 05:30 PM

Board Members

John Davis, Mayor | William Justice, Mayor Pro Tem | Pat Turner, Commissioner
Jeffrey Conaway, Commissioner | Douglas Eckendorf, Commissioner | Joseph Brown, 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.October 23, 2023, Regular Meeting

  2. b.October 23, 2023, Closed Session 

  3. c.November 27, 2023, Regular Meeting

  4. d.December 11, 2023, Organizational Meeting

IV.Appointments/Recognitions/Presentations

  1. a.Recognition of Swansboro Middle School Girls Volleyball Team
    Presenter: Mayor John Davis

  2. b.Proclamation – Onslow County Senior Games
    Presenter: Mayor John Davis

  3. c.Employee Introductions
    Presenter: Dwayne Taylor – Police Chief

V.Public Hearing

VI.Business Non-Consent

  1. a.Direction on Scheduling Public Hearing for Rezoning Request
    Presenter: Jon Barlow –Interim Town Manager

    Per the Board of Commissioners Policy #9, public hearings related to proposed changes in the official zoning map are authorized to be scheduled when supported by both the Planning Board and staff.

    Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff on scheduling a public hearing for the rezoning request.

  2. b.Fee schedule amendment for Church Street Town Dock Fees
    Presenter: Justin Webb – Dock Master/Downtown Supervisor

    A fee schedule amendment is proposed for the Church Street Town Dock, increasing the usage rate from $1.50 to $2.00 per foot/per night, and raising the power charge from $5.00 to $10.00 per night.

    Recommended Action: Motion to approve the fee scheduled amendment to the Church Street Dock usage fees.

  3. c.Digital Sign Discussion
    Presenter: Sonia Johnson – Finance Director

    Discussion and direction on replacement of the digital sign.

    Recommended Action: Discuss and direct staff on replacing the digital sign during FY 23-24 budget or submit for consideration in FY 24-25 budget.



  4. d.Future Agenda Topics
    Presenter: Aliette Cuadro – Deputy 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

XII.Adjournment