Board Members
William Justice, Mayor | Jeffrey Conaway, Mayor Pro Tem | Douglas Eckendorf, Commissioner
Tamara Pieratti, Commissioner | Wayne Herbert, Commissioner | Timothy Vannoy, 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.
Presenter: Gregory T. Redman, CPA
Presenter: Jon Barlow – Town Manager
At its August 26, 2025, and October 28, 2025, meetings, the Board discussed options for formalizing the Appearance Commission, including private nonprofit status and formation of a Town advisory body. The Board expressed support for an advisory commission, provided staff involvement remained minimal, and the commission served in an advisory capacity only.
Recommended Action:
1. Hold a public hearing
2. Motion to adopt Ordinance 2026-O1 establishing the Appearance Committee as a Town advisory committee.
Presenter: Rebecca Brehmer, CFM, CZO – Planner
Pinnacle Construction and Development, LLC, on behalf of property owners, Family Freedom, LLC has submitted a rezoning request for a property on Swansboro Loop Road from RA - Residential/Agricultural to R10SF - Residential. The property is located in Swansboro’s ETJ, and is further identified as tax parcel ID 012535, and the total acreage requested for rezoning is +/- 1 acre.
Recommended Action:
1. Hold a public hearing
2. Motion to approve or deny Ordinance 2026-O2 to rezone parcel ID 012535 (Swansboro Loop Road) from RA - Residential/Agricultural to R10SF – Residential.
Presenter: Jon Barlow – Town Manager
The Town solicited Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for Design-Build services for the construction of the new Emergency Operations Center/Public Safety Center.
Recommended Action: Authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations with Bobbitt for Design Build Services.
Presenter: Sonia Johnson – Finance Director
An amendment is requested to the salary schedule approved on June 10, 2025, to reflect the corrected minimum salary amounts, with the effective date remaining July 1, 2025.
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Amended Salary Schedule for Public Safety for FY 2025-2026
Presenter-Sonia Johnson, Finance Director
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.