Burgaw public meetings in 2021

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will administer oaths of office to the newly elected Mayor and commissioners. The body will also elect a Mayor Pro-tem and appoint representatives to the Council of Governments. Other business includes a budget amendment for police car insurance proceeds.

• Ordinance 2021-30: Amending FY 2021-2022 budget for police car damage insurance proceeds
• Oath of office for Mayor Elect Olivia Dawson and Commissioners Elect Jan Dawson and James R. Malloy
• Discussion on fee collection for town events at the Burgaw Community House
• Resolution 2021-25: Approval of the 2022 Board of Commissioners regular meeting schedule
• Appointment of Council of Governments (COG) Representative and Alternate Representative

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners held its organizational meeting, swearing in newly elected Mayor Olivia Dawson and Commissioner James Malloy, and re-elected Commissioner Jan Dawson. The board unanimously approved the 2022 regular meeting schedule (Resolution 2021-25) and appointed Commissioner Dawson as COG representative with Commissioner Malloy as alternate. Several requests were approved, including free use of the Train Depot for the NC Blueberry Festival pancake breakfast and a special meeting with the Tourism Development Authority on February 3, 2022. The board also directed staff to amend the policy for charging fees at the Burgaw Community House for town events only.

• Swore in Mayor Olivia Dawson, Commissioner Jan Dawson, and Commissioner James Malloy
• Appointed Commissioner Robbins as Mayor Pro-tem (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Dawson as COG Representative and Commissioner Malloy as Alternate (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-25 for 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved free use of Train Depot for NC Blueberry Festival pancake breakfast (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting with TDA for Feb 3, 2022 at 8:30 AM (unanimous)
• Directed staff to amend Community House fee policy for town events only
• Approved hiring MeMa's Chick'n and Ribs for Pender County Municipal Association dinner (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a zoning map amendment for 16 acres on Front Street and a special use permit for a bed and breakfast at 214 S. Dickerson Street. The board will also discuss the American Rescue Plan Act budget and updates to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Rezoning of +/- 16 acres on Front Street from RA (Residential Agricultural) to I-1 (Light Industrial)
• Major Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast Inn and Event Venue at 214 S. Dickerson Street
• Proposed text amendment to allow Sheriff’s Department, County Offices, and Magistrate’s Office in RA Zoning District
• Proposed text amendment to allow Courts as a standalone use in the B-1 Zoning District
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act Budget

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners approved a major special use permit for a bed and breakfast and event venue at the former Black's Hotel, 214 S. Dickerson Street, with conditions including a 10 PM noise limit. The board also approved a rezoning of about 16 acres along Front Street from residential-agricultural to light industrial for a cold storage warehouse, and approved a text amendment to allow sheriff's offices and courts in certain zoning districts. The board approved the ARPA budget for FY 2021-22 with a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Robbins opposed.

• Approved major special use permit for Pender House B&B and event venue at 214 S. Dickerson St. (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of ~16 acres on Front Street from RA to I-1 for cold storage warehouse (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment to allow sheriff's dept, county offices, magistrate's office in RA, and courts in B-1 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA budget of $661,138 for FY 2021-22 (4-1, Robbins opposed)
• Approved Adopt-a-Tree Program with honoring option and plaque replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Feast Down East contract renewal extended to 5 years (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Christmas events and parade (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with amendment to introduce new patrol officers (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold four public hearings regarding zoning changes, land use plan amendments, and a special use permit for a bed and breakfast. The board is also considering budget amendments for sewer repairs and a wastewater pump station project.

• Rezoning +/- 16 acres on Front Street from Residential Agricultural to I-1 Light Industrial
• Major Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast and Event Venue at 214 S. Dickerson Street
• Ordinance 2021-25 to fund emergency sewer repairs
• Ordinance 2021-26 to increase funds for McKim & Creed wastewater pump station project
• Proposed Unified Development Ordinance changes to increase industrial building height to 55 feet

The Burgaw Town Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (Ordinance 2021-28) that increases industrial building heights to 55 feet and adds cold storage warehousing as a permitted use in light industrial zones. The council also approved a rezoning of about 16 acres along Front Street from residential-agricultural to light industrial, but continued the public hearing on that rezoning to November 9, 2021, to address noise and truck route concerns. Additionally, the council approved budget amendments for emergency sewer repairs and the wastewater pump station project, and authorized a street closure for a church event.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-28 amending the Unified Development Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-23 on consistency for UDO text amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-21 amending the 2030 Land Use Plan (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on rezoning 16 acres on Front Street to I-1 until Nov. 9 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for $51,957.80 in emergency sewer repairs (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for $25,415 for McKim & Creed pump station design (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 for dog water fountains on walking trail (unanimous)
• Approved street closure on Bridgers Street for church event (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will consider text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to enable a manufacturing complex and update sign illumination standards. The board is also reviewing grant requests for water and wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation.

• Ordinance 2021-24: Text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance for manufacturing and sign lighting
• Resolution 2021-17: Grant request for Water Distribution System Rehabilitation Project
• Resolution 2021-18: Grant request for Wastewater Infrastructure Rehabilitation & Improvements Project
• Ordinance 2021-23: Budget amendment for Burgaw Fire Department t-shirts
• Appointment of two members to the Tourism Development Authority

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (Ordinance 2021-24) to enable a manufacturing complex, allowing manufacturing activities by right in I-1 and I-2 districts and as a special use in B-2, while excluding petroleum, chemical, and synthetic rubber production. The board also adopted a consistency statement (Resolution 2021-20) for the amendment. Additionally, they approved resolutions to seek state grants for water and wastewater projects, encouraged COVID-19 vaccination, and appointed two members to the Tourism Development Authority.

• Approved agenda with removal of Item 7 (NC Blueberry Festival) due to event cancellation.
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Ordinance 2021-23 (budget amendment for fire department t-shirts).
• Approved road closures for Pender High School Homecoming parade.
• Approved Resolution 2021-17 to request state grant for water distribution system rehabilitation.
• Approved Resolution 2021-18 to request state grant for wastewater infrastructure improvements.
• Approved Resolution 2021-19 encouraging COVID-19 vaccination.
• Appointed Eden Mills and Emmaline Kozak to the Tourism Development Authority.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-20 and Ordinance 2021-24 for UDO text amendments enabling manufacturing complex.

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on amendments to allow the non-commercial raising of five hens in specific residential zones. The meeting also includes several budget amendments and a discussion on accessory structure location conflicts in the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Ordinance 2021-20 and 2021-21: Proposed allowing five hens in R-20 and R-12 residential zoning districts
• Ordinance 2021-18: Budget amendment to increase Police Department Salaries
• Ordinance 2021-16: Budget amendment to recognize insurance proceeds for pump station #2 HVAC lightning damage
• Resolution 2021-14: Approval of Burgaw Cemetery use for the annual Ghost Walk event
• Ordinance 2021-22: Proposed text change to resolve accessory structure location conflicts in the UDO

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners approved a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance and a companion code change allowing the non-commercial keeping of up to five hens in R-20 and R-12 residential zoning districts, subject to a zoning permit and specific enclosure and setback requirements. The board also approved a separate UDO amendment clarifying accessory structure setbacks, and tabled appointments to the Tourism Development Authority until the next meeting. All votes were unanimous except the motion to table, which passed 3-1.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-20 allowing up to 5 hens in R-20 and R-12 zones (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-21 adding Section 4-7 to the Code of Ordinances for fowl (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-22 amending accessory structure setback rules (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-15 (consistency for chicken ordinance) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-16 (consistency for accessory structure amendment) (unanimous)
• Tabled Tourism Development Authority appointments until next meeting (3-1)
• Approved Ghost Walk street closures and park fee waiver (unanimous)
• Approved King Solomon Lodge sign installation (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will discuss accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds and appointing a member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. The meeting includes public hearings on two text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding subdivision recordation and permitted uses.

• Resolution 2021-10: Accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Ordinance 2021-13: Removing mylar return requirement for minor subdivisions
• Ordinance 2021-14: Adding Mixed Use Structure and correcting Manufactured Home occupancy in R-7 MH
• Resolution 2021-09: Approving absentee voting for municipal elections
• Appointment of one member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners accepted $1,322,275.69 in American Rescue Plan Act funds via Resolution 2021-10, with the first disbursement of $661,137.85 expected soon. The board also approved a $3,000 pay increase for police officers, including starting salary, effective immediately. Additionally, the board supported the annual Ghost Walk event at the Burgaw Cemetery, pending a formal resolution next month, and approved two zoning text amendments.

• Approved Resolution 2021-10 accepting $1,322,275.69 in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
• Approved a $3,000 per police officer pay increase, including starting salary, effective immediately.
• Voted to support the Ghost Walk at Burgaw Cemetery on Oct. 22-23, pending a resolution next month.
• Approved Resolution 2021-11 and Ordinance 2021-13 to require only one paper copy for minor subdivision recordation.
• Approved Resolution 2021-12 and Ordinance 2021-14 to add Mixed Use Structure to the permitted uses table and correct Manufactured Home occupancy in R-7 MH.
• Approved funding for 15 additional TDA banners and lift rental from capital reserve.
• Expanded the Tourism Development Authority board to five members and will advertise two vacancies.
• Appointed Jason Faircloth to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee.

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings to adopt the FY 2021-2022 budget and a UDO text amendment regarding traffic impact studies. The board will also consider a Major Special Use Permit for a brewery and restaurant. Other business includes traffic signal improvements and board appointments.

• Adoption of the FY 2021-2022 Budget (Ordinance 2021-11)
• Major Special Use Permit for a brewery and restaurant at 103 S. Wright Street and 105 S. Wright Street
• Resolution 2021-07 for traffic signal and intersection improvements at NC Highway 53 and US Highway 117 Business
• Ordinance 2021-12 to allow the Town Manager to waive traffic impact studies in the downtown B-1 Zoning District
• Appointments for the Police Advisory Board and Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2021-2022 budget (Ordinance 2021-11), a resolution supporting NCDOT Project R-5701 for traffic signal and intersection improvements, and a UDO text amendment allowing the Town Manager to waive traffic impact studies in the downtown B-1 district. The board also approved a major special use permit for Burgaw Brewing, a new brewery and restaurant at 103 S. Wright Street, with outdoor seating at 105 S. Wright Street. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget (Ordinance 2021-11) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-07 supporting NCDOT Project R-5701 for traffic signal and intersection improvements (unanimous)
• Approved UDO text amendment allowing Town Manager to waive traffic impact studies in downtown B-1 district (Ordinance 2021-12) (unanimous)
• Approved major special use permit for Burgaw Brewing brewery/restaurant at 103 S. Wright St (unanimous)
• Reappointed five Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee members, advertised one vacancy (unanimous)
• Appointed seven members to the Police Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved monthly street closure for 'Third Thursday' events on Wright Street (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the creation of a stormwater management utility and the adoption of the Courthouse Avenue Master Plan. The meeting also includes requests for street closures for a summer concert series.

• Ordinance 2021-10 Creating a Stormwater Management Utility
• Resolution 2021-06 Adopting the Courthouse Avenue Master Plan
• Street closure requests for the Summer Concert Series

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance 2021-10 creating a Stormwater Management Utility, with a fee to be set in the budget. They also approved three new full-time positions (two firefighters and one parks staff member) in the FY 2021-2022 budget. Several street closures for summer events and a memorial service were approved, along with a resolution adopting the Courthouse Avenue Master Plan.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-10 creating a Stormwater Management Utility (unanimous)
• Approved three new full-time positions in FY 2021-2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Summer Concert Series on June 17, July 15, July 29 (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for TDA's Summer Sunset Market on June 18 (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for Sheriff's memorial service on May 14 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021-06 adopting the Courthouse Avenue Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved allowing NC Blueberry Festival to use original office and storage space (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will receive updates on tourism, special events, and facility rentals. The body will discuss the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget and capital improvements. The meeting includes the appointment of new advisory board positions.

• Budget update for Fiscal Year 2021/2022
• Capital improvements discussion
• Appointment of new advisory board positions
• Update on Adopt-a-Park Program
• Facility rental revenue report

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special session to discuss the FY 21-22 budget. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• FY 21-22 Budget Discussion

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners held a special strategic retreat to review the draft FY 21-22 budget, discussing capital requests, street paving, and a proposed stormwater utility. The board reached consensus to continue the town's membership in the Eastern North Carolina Recovery Resilience Alliance. No formal votes were taken on budget items, which remain under review.

• Consensus to continue membership in Eastern NC Recovery Resilience Alliance
• Reviewed draft FY 21-22 budget (no formal action)
• Discussed proposed stormwater management utility (no action)
• Discussed street paving and drainage on North Cowan Street (no action)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will consider ordinances regarding housing appeals and budget amendments for revenue from the filming of “This Country”. The meeting includes a presentation on the Courthouse Avenue Improvement Project and a discussion on golf cart ordinances.

• Ordinance 2021-08: Naming the Board of Adjustment as the Housing Appeals Board
• Ordinance 2021-09: Amending FY 20-21 budget for revenue from filming of “This Country”
• Resolution 2021-04: Authorizing the disposal of surplus property
• Resolution 2021-05: Adopting the Southeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Discussion on Golf Cart Ordinance

The Burgaw Town Council unanimously adopted ordinances to name the Board of Adjustment as the Housing Appeals Board and to amend the FY 20-21 budget to recognize $64,842.88 in revenue from the filming of 'This Country'. The council also approved a resolution to dispose of surplus Public Works equipment, adopted the Southeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and voted to pay $538.50 to replace a damaged cemetery headstone. Additionally, the council approved a road closure for a Blueberry Festival event and tabled Police Advisory Board appointments.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-08 naming Board of Adjustment as Housing Appeals Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-09 amending FY 20-21 budget to recognize $64,842.88 in film revenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-04 authorizing disposal of surplus Public Works equipment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-05 adopting Southeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $538.50 payment to replace cemetery headstone (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for $538.50 from general fund (unanimous)
• Approved Fremont Street closure June 18-19, 2021 for Blueberry Festival (unanimous)
• Tabled Police Advisory Board appointments until June meeting

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to receive a presentation on the Capital Improvement Survey from Director Cody Suggs. The board will also hold a period for public comment.

• Presentation of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Capital Improvement Survey

Town Council

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, including budget amendments for sewer smoke testing and LGTV revenue, plus a proclamation, a parks department name change, and discussions on golf cart regulations and trash receptacles. They will also consider ordinances on special events and mobile food service.

• Ordinance 2021-04: budget amendment for smoke testing sewer lines
• Ordinance 2021-05: budget amendment recognizing LGTV Set Up 5 Productions revenue
• Ordinance 2021-06: amending Chapter 24, Special Events, Parades and Demonstrations
• Ordinance 2021-07: adding Chapter 8, Article IV, Mobile Food Service
• Discussion on golf cart regulations and trash receptacles

The Burgaw Town Council unanimously approved several items, including a new mobile food vendor ordinance with a $250 annual permit fee, two budget amendments for sewer smoke testing and a Kubota excavator purchase, a departmental name change to Parks, Recreation & Tourism, and an ordinance shifting special event permit approval from the Police Chief to the Parks & Recreation Director. The council also discussed golf cart regulations and tabled a cemetery headstone damage claim until the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-07 regulating mobile food vendors with $250 annual permit fee (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-04 budget amendment for $49,500 sewer smoke testing (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-05 budget amendment recognizing $91,150 film revenue for excavator (unanimous)
• Approved Parks & Recreation Department name change to Parks, Recreation & Tourism (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-06 changing special event permit approval from Police Chief to Parks & Recreation Director (unanimous)
• Proclaimed March 19, 2021 as Arbor Day in Burgaw
• Tabled cemetery headstone damage claim until next meeting
• Directed Police Chief to review golf cart regulations and report back

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Burgaw Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, introduce new members, and receive departmental updates. Key topics include updates on special events, facility updates for the Burgaw Incubator Kitchen and Hankins Memorial Park, and a discussion of the budget for fiscal year 2021/2022.

• Introduction of new board member Patrick Rivenbark and Public Administration Fellow Jayna Donaldson
• Update on January/February events: Disney Trivia, Pet Photo Contest, Letters of Love
• Facility updates: Burgaw Incubator Kitchen, facility rental revenue, Hankins Memorial Park
• Capital Improvement Survey winners announced
• Discussion of FY2021/2022 budget

Town Council

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners is holding a two-day strategic thinking budget retreat to discuss the FY 21-22 budget. The meeting is open to the public in person or by phone. No specific budget details or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• FY 21-22 Budget Discussion

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners held a two-day strategic retreat to discuss the town's mission, vision, and 10-year capital improvement plan. No formal votes were taken; the board discussed priorities, including storm drainage, infrastructure upgrades, and potential new fees. The board agreed on a mission statement but requested changes to the vision statement, which staff will revise.

• Agreed on town mission statement; vision statement wording to be revised by staff
• Discussed storm water utility fee as potential funding source; staff to bring revenue estimates
• Discussed using film revenue (~$100k) for new excavator; no formal action
• Discussed discontinuing curbside recycling; staff to meet with GFL for savings estimate
• Discussed updating Land Use Plan from 2030 to 2040 version
• Discussed replacing radios by 2025 due to technology upgrades
• Discussed EMS building renovation; bid published, no bids anticipated
• Discussed noise ordinance lacking penalty; staff to bring proposal

Town Council

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider adopting a new Unified Development Ordinance required by state law, along with a related consistency resolution. They will also hear a preliminary plat for an eight-lot subdivision and take early citizen input on the next fiscal year's budget. The agenda includes routine approvals and updates on town projects.

• Public hearing on Linda Lane Land Division, a 3.57-acre tract with eight lots off Whrens Street and Linda Lane (PINs 3229-61-8269-0000 & 3229-61-7439-0000)
• Consideration of new Unified Development Ordinance mandated by NC General Statute 160D
• Resolution 2021-03 adopting statement of consistency for the UDO
• Ordinance 2021-03 adopting the Town of Burgaw Unified Development Ordinance
• Early citizen input on FY 2021-2022 budget

Town Council

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and vote on three subdivision preliminary plats (Stapleton Place Sections 1 and 2, and Linda Lane Land Division) and consider adopting a new Unified Development Ordinance mandated by NC General Statute 160D. The board will also consider routine items including fee schedule changes, a town manager contract, a police advisory board ordinance, surplus vehicle disposal, and a COVID relief personnel policy.

• Public hearing and vote on Stapleton Place Section 1 preliminary plat (15.02 acres, 26 lots)
• Public hearing and vote on Stapleton Place Section 2 preliminary plat (34.61 acres, 102 lots)
• Public hearing and vote on Linda Lane Land Division preliminary plat (3.57 acres, 8 lots)
• Adoption of new Unified Development Ordinance (Ordinance 2021-03) and consistency resolution (Resolution 2021-03)
• Ordinance 2021-01 amending FY 20-21 fee schedule for Burgaw Community House security deposit

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Burgaw Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve the November 9, 2020 minutes and discuss department updates, including recreation programs, parks and facilities, and a potential lease of property from CFCC for park expansion. They will also review a tourism development update and a capital improvement survey and planning effort. The meeting is largely a discussion and action session with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

• Approval of November 9, 2020 minutes
• Discussion of leasing property from CFCC for park expansion
• Tourism development update
• Capital improvement survey and planning