Board of Commissioners Monday, June 26, 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.February 23, 2023, Special Meeting

  2. b.February 27, 2023, Regular Meeting

  3. c.Tax Refunds

  4. d.Audit Contract

  5. e.Budget Amendment #2023-7 for multiple departments

  6. f.Ordinance Amendment #2 to the Grant Project Ordinance Budget for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021:Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
    Presenter: Sonia Johnson – Finance Director

    On May 17, 2023, the Town Manager recommended additional items to be purchased using American Rescue Plan Fund. The request was approved; therefore, requesting to transfer set aside funds reserved for the replacement of the 2008 GMC Sierra ($12,500) and 2015 GMC Sierra ($9,375) from the Capital Reserve Fund to the American Rescue Plan Fund. 

    Recommended Action: Motion to approve Ordinance Amendment #2 to the Grant Project Ordinance Budget for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 

IV.Appointments/Recognitions/Presentations

  1. a.Proclamation Honoring Ben Licko's 100th Birthday
    Presenter: Mayor John Davis

  2. b.Recognition of Swansboro Rotary Club
    Presenter: Mayor John Davis

    The Swansboro Rotary Club provided a generous donation for the purchase of 2 AED Defibrillators to be located at the Visitor's Center and Recreation Center. 

V.Public Hearing

VI.Business Non-Consent

  1. a.One-Way Street Concerns Related to Golf Carts and Moore Street Direction
    Presenter: Dwayne Taylor – Police Chief

    The traffic pattern downtown recently changed to include one-way streets has created some concerns with Golf Cart operations and Moore Street traffic direction. 

    Recommended Action: Provide guidance on which solution, if any, would be more favored by the Board.

  2. b.Financial Report as of May 31, 2023
    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.Monthly Department Reports

X.Board Comments

XI.Closed Session

XII.Adjournment