Board of Commissioners Monday, August 14, 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.March 12, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes

• BOC3.13.2023M.pdf (0.04 MB)

2. b.March 27, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes

• BOC3.27.2023M.pdf (1.29 MB)

3. c.Budget Ordinance Amendment #2024-1
   
   

• Budget Ordinance Amendment-#2024-1 (August 14, 2023).pdf (0.10 MB)

IV.Appointments/Recognitions/Presentations

V.Public Hearing

VI.Business Non-Consent

1. a.Social District Consideration
   Presenter: Rebecca Brehmer – Projects/Planning Coordinator

   The Board of Commissioners expressed interest in learning more about implementing a social district downtown. The topic was first brought to the Board by staff on March 27, 2023, and staff was instructed at the July 10th meeting to bring it back with a few adjustments.

   Recommended Action: Motion to approve or deny the draft ordinance or amend as directed.

• Social District Agenda Memo.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Draft Ordinance Chapter 113 Alcoholic Beverages.pdf (0.14 MB)
• FINAL Swansboro Downtown Social District Survey.pdf (0.28 MB)
• Social District Acknowledgement Form.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Revised Social District Map.pdf (0.67 MB)
• NCLM attachment.pdf (1.37 MB)

2. b.Parking Ordinance Discussion
   Presenter: Dwayne Taylor – Police Chief

   The Board expressed their desire to review the parking ordinance with specific attention related to downtown parking.

   Recommended Action: Review and provide further guidance to staff. 

• ParkingReviewDTaylorAgendaMemo.pdf (0.11 MB)

3. c.Samuel Swann Bland Outstanding Community Service Award Revision Consideration
   Presenter: Alissa Fender – Town Clerk

   The Samuel Swann Bland Outstanding Community Service Award will be discussed and reviewed for revisions.

   Recommended Action: Determine when the recipient will be announced, at the December Board meeting, or at the banquet.

• SamBlandAgendaMemo.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Bland Award Nomination Form.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Policy No. 12(a) Samuel Swann Bland Outstanding Community Service Award.pdf (0.01 MB)

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