Board Members
William Justice, Mayor Pro Tem | Pat Turner, Commissioner Jeffrey Conaway, Commissioner
| Douglas Eckendorf, Commissioner | Joseph Brown, 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.
The Onslow County Tax Collector recommends refunds of the below listed taxes totaling $220.23.
Vehicle Tax
Gordon, Carole Ann $16.76 Tag Surrender
Isenhart, Emily Marie $17.97 Tag Surrender
Byrd, Fred Raymond Jr. $185.50 Duplication
Presenters: Dwayne Taylor - Police Chief and Mayor William Justice
Rebecca Brehmer, CFM, CZO – Town Planner
After the discovery of a discrepancy in UDO Sections 152.016 Definitions of Basic Terms for the definition “Sign, Area Of” and 152.267 Computation of Sign Area (C) when it comes to calculating the square footage allowed on a sign, a text amendment to these sections is proposed for consistency.
Recommended Action:
1. Hold a public hearing
2. Motion to approve Ordinance 2025-O3 amending § 152.016 Definition of Basic Terms and § 152.267 Computation of Sign Area.
Presenter: Rebecca Brehmer, CFM, CZO – Town Planner
After directions from the Board to give both an update on upcoming street acceptance requests as well as procedures currently in place by ordinance and policies for this process, the purpose of this memo is for clarification and discussion purposes.
Recommended Action: Receive update.
Presenters: Jon Barlow – Town Manager and Francis Rasberry – Town Attorney
On January 28, 2025, William Justice was appointed as mayor to serve until the next municipal election in November 2025, leaving his previous commissioner seat vacant with nearly three years remaining. Conflicting rules in the Town Charter and North Carolina General Statutes create uncertainty about whether the appointed replacement will serve the full remaining term or only until the next election, requiring the Board to decide which law to follow.
Recommended Action: Due to the inconsistencies between the Town Charter and the NCGS a determination of the preferred method to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Justice is necessary.
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.