Board of Commissioners Monday, July 10, 2023 05:30 PM

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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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.Text Amendment/Town Code Chapter 74 Schedule V. One Way Streets and Chapter 75 Parking Schedules; Ordinance 2023-O8
    Presenter: Dwayne Taylor – Police Chief

    At its June 26, 2023, regular meeting the Board of Commissioners approved a recommendation on a one-way directional change to Moore Street and parking restrictions during certain hours.    

    Recommended Action: Approval of Ordinance 2023-O8 amending the Town Code Chapter 74 Schedule V. One Way Streets and Chapter 75 Parking Schedules

IV.Appointments/Recognitions/Presentations

  1. a.Employee Introduction
    Presenter: Alissa Fender - Town Clerk

  2. b.Employee Recognitions
    Presenter: Dwayne Taylor – Police Chief
    Presentation of Advanced Law Enforcement Certification to Lieutenant Ben Brim and Detective Jeremy McNeil.



  3. c.Parks & Recreation Month Proclamation
    Presenter: Mayor John Davis

  4. d.Waterfront Plan Presentation
    Presenter: Commissioner Philpott

    Commissioner Philpott requested to provide a presentation to refresh the board on the Waterfront Plan.

    Recommended Action: Receive presentation

V.Public Hearing

VI.Business Non-Consent

  1. a.EOC/PSB Feasibility Report
    Presenters: Ernie Olds and Brice Reid with Becker Morgan

    The final draft feasibility study was presented to the Emergency Operations Center Committee on June 21, 2023.  The Committee made some suggested clarification points that Becker Morgan incorporated. The study includes four options that capture the space needs in differing ways. In all options the EOC will be designed as a highly secure and hardened facility capable of resisting Category 4 hurricane conditions.

    Recommended Action: Receive report and provide further guidance.

  2. b.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

X.Board Comments

XI.Closed Session

  1. a.Recommended Action:  Motion to enter closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 (a) (3) to allow the Town Attorney to provide updates on legal matters under the attorney-client privilege.

XII.Adjournment