Burgaw public meetings in 2022

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance: one requiring a 25-foot buffer for new cemeteries and creating a bufferyard for existing ones, and another modifying tree survey thresholds and exempting only single- and two-family projects from tree removal permits. The board will recommend approval or denial to the Board of Commissioners.

• Text amendment to require a 25-foot buffer for new cemeteries and a bufferyard for existing cemeteries
• Text amendment to modify tree survey thresholds and exempt only single- and two-family projects from tree removal permits
• Board will vote to recommend approval or denial to the Board of Commissioners

The Planning Board unanimously recommended a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance requiring a 25-foot buffer for new and existing cemeteries. A proposed amendment regarding tree preservation and removal permits was tabled for the next meeting.

• Recommended approval of UDO text amendment for 25-foot cemetery buffers (Unanimous)
• Tabled text amendment to Section 9.27.3 regarding tree preservation and removal permits (Unanimous)
• Approved agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold three public hearings on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance: one requiring fences to have the finished side outward and allowing taller fences in industrial zones, one permitting electronic changeable copy signs in the B1 Central Business District, and one modifying the process for major subdivisions. The board will also consider a fee change for the Incubator Kitchen, a cost-of-living adjustment for employees, and several consent agenda items including budget amendments and cemetery monument repairs.

• Public hearing on fence ordinance requiring finished side to face exterior and allowing 10-foot fences in industrial zones
• Public hearing on allowing electronic changeable copy signs in B1 Central Business District
• Public hearing on modifying major subdivision review process
• Fee change request for use of Burgaw Incubator Kitchen
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) consideration for town employees

The Board of Commissioners approved several amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding fences, electronic signs, and subdivision processes. The board also authorized a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for full-time staff and waived usage fees for annual Chamber of Commerce events.

• Approved 2% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for full-time staff
• Approved Ordinance 2022-34 banning chain link fences in residential front yards
• Approved Ordinance 2022-35 permitting electronic changeable copy signs in B1 District with 10-second display limits
• Approved Ordinance 2022-36 streamlining the major subdivision review process
• Approved waiving usage fees (but charging cleaning fees) for 2023 annual Chamber events
• Approved Resolution 2022-27 using perpetual care funds for cemetery monument repair
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Pender County for School Resource Officer positions
• Reappointed Commissioner Dawson as COG representative and Commissioner George as alternate

Planning Board

The Burgaw Planning Board will consider two text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. One would require a 25-foot buffer for new cemeteries and create a bufferyard for existing ones. The other would tighten tree preservation rules by modifying survey thresholds and limiting tree removal permit exemptions to single- and two-family projects. The board will recommend approval or denial to the Board of Commissioners.

• Text amendment to require 25-foot buffer for new cemeteries and a bufferyard for existing cemeteries
• Text amendment to tighten tree survey requirements and exempt only single- and two-family homes from tree removal permits
• Board will vote on recommending each amendment to the Board of Commissioners

The Planning Board unanimously recommended a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance requiring a 25-foot buffer for new and existing cemeteries. A proposed amendment regarding tree preservation and removal permits was tabled. The board also approved the minutes from the November 17, 2022, meeting.

• Recommended approval of UDO text amendment for 25-foot cemetery buffers (Unanimous)
• Tabled text amendment to Section 9.27.3 regarding tree preservation and removal permits (Unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2022, meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including a $190,715 construction contract for watershed protection, a major subdivision final plat for Coastline Station, and a text amendment to traffic impact study requirements. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, a fee waiver request, and street closure requests for holiday events.

• Resolution 2022-25: $190,715 contract with Trader Construction for Emergency Watershed Protection Project
• Public Hearing #1: Final plat for Coastline Station Subdivision, 7 lots at 818 W. Bridgers Street Extension
• Public Hearing #2: Text amendment to UDO Section 9.3.3 on traffic impact study thresholds
• Resolution 2022-24: Court action to enforce building standards at 715 N. Wright Street
• Resolution 2022-22: Amend Map Review Officer list

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure projects, including a watershed protection contract and cemetery repairs. They also approved a new residential subdivision plat and updated traffic impact study requirements in the town ordinance.

• Approved $190,715 contract to Trader Construction Company for Emergency Watershed Protection (unanimous)
• Appropriated up to $75,000 from perpetual care funds for cemetery enhancement projects (unanimous)
• Approved major subdivision final plat for Coastline Station at 818 W. Bridgers Street Extension (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-31 to revise traffic impact study requirements in the UDO (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk cleaning not to exceed $4,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-24 to petition court for property compliance at 715 N. Wright Street (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for New Year’s Eve Blueberry Drop and Christmas Parade (unanimous)
• Directed NC Blueberry Festival to remove items from Public Works warehouse by June 30, 2023 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Burgaw Planning Board will consider a major subdivision final plat for Coastline Station, a seven-lot development on West Bridgers Street Extension. They will also review two staff-requested text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance: one to allow certain subdivisions to bypass the board for final plat approval, and another to adjust traffic impact study thresholds. The board will also decide on a façade grant application of up to $1,500 reimbursement.

• Major subdivision final plat for Coastline Station, 818 West Bridgers Street Extension, 2.47 acres, seven lots under R-7 standards
• Text amendment to allow major subdivisions with no major infrastructure improvements to go directly to Board of Commissioners for final plat approval
• Text amendment to modify daily trip threshold requiring a traffic impact study under Section 9.3 of the UDO
• Façade grant application(s) for up to $1,500 reimbursement

The board approved a final plat for a seven-lot residential subdivision and two facade grant applications. Additionally, the board recommended approval of a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding traffic impact study thresholds.

• Approved facade grant for 111 West Fremont Street (Unanimous)
• Approved facade grant for 114 South Dickerson Street (Unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Coastline Station Subdivision at 818 W. Bridgers Street Extension (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO text amendment to Section 9.3 regarding traffic impact study trip generation thresholds (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold four public hearings regarding zoning map amendments and special use permits. The body will also discuss street closure requests for holiday events and a grant application for a streetscape project.

• Major Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast Inn at 115 N. Cowan St.
• Preliminary Plat application for Coastline Station Subdivision at 818 W. Bridgers Street Extension
• Rezoning of 0.689 acres at 105 & 107 N. McRae Street from R-12 to R-7
• Down-zoning of 0.5 acres on S. Dudley Street from B-1 to R-7
• Grant application for Courthouse Avenue Streetscape and Park Development project

The council unanimously approved a major special use permit for a bed-and-breakfast inn at the former Dees Tourist Home, with conditions to relocate two parking spaces and change the entrance to Cowan Street. The board also approved two rezoning requests, a subdivision preliminary plat for Coastline Station, and a $2,500 salary increase for police officers. Several street closures for holiday events were approved.

• Approved major special use permit for bed-and-breakfast at 115 N. Cowan St. (5-0)
• Approved Coastline Station subdivision preliminary plat for seven lots at 818 W. Bridgers St. Ext. (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 105 & 107 N. McRae St. from R-12 to R-7 (5-0)
• Approved down-zoning of two tracts on S. Dudley St. from B-1 to R-7 (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 salary increase for police officers (5-0)
• Approved street closure for Burgaw Baptist Church Halloween event (5-0)
• Approved street closures for Pender United event (5-0)
• Approved street closures for tree lighting and Christmas on the Square (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a preliminary plat for a new subdivision and two zoning map amendments. The board will recommend approval or denial of these items to the Board of Commissioners.

• Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat for Coastline Station Subdivision (7 lots) at 818 W. Bridgers Street Extension
• Rezoning request for ±0.689-acre tract (tax ref 3229-13-9244-0000) from R-12 to R-7 for two duplexes
• Rezoning request to downzone ±0.5 acres (tax ref 3229-21-8922-0000 and 3229-21-8856-0000) from B-1 to R-7

The Burgaw Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a major subdivision preliminary plat for Coastline Station, a 7-lot development on 2.47 acres at 818 W. Bridgers Street Extension. The board also unanimously recommended two zoning map amendments: rezoning a 0.689-acre tract from R-12 to R-7 to make existing duplexes conforming, and downzoning two tracts totaling 0.5 acres from B-1 to R-7 at the owner's request. All recommendations will go to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Recommended approval of Coastline Station Preliminary Plat (7 lots, 818 W. Bridgers St Ext) — unanimous
• Recommended rezoning 0.689-acre tract from R-12 to R-7 to conform existing duplexes — unanimous
• Recommended downzoning two tracts (0.5 acres total) from B-1 to R-7 at owner's request — unanimous

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding two major special use permits and proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting also includes budget amendments for insurance funds and tree removal.

• Special Use Permit for a ±15,300 sq. ft. ABC store, warehouse, and office on US Hwy 117
• Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast Inn at 115 N. Cowan St.
• Ordinance 2022-20: Speed limit reduction on West Satchwell Street
• Ordinance 2022-24: Changes to the zoning section of the FY 2022-2023 budget Schedule of Fees
• Proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to allow government offices in the R-7 zoning district

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a major special use permit for a new ABC store, warehouse, and office on US Highway 117, replacing the current facility. The board also approved several street closures for community events, a $4,000 fireworks contract for New Year's Eve, and reappointed two Tourism Development Authority members. A public hearing for a bed-and-breakfast inn was continued to October.

• Approved major special use permit for ABC store/warehouse/office on US 117 (5-0)
• Approved $4,000 fireworks contract with Hale Artificier, Inc. for New Year's Eve Blueberry Drop (5-0)
• Approved street closures for Kiwanis Halloween Hustle, Pender United Community Day, and Pender High homecoming parade (all 5-0)
• Approved filming request by Welcome to Flatch on Sept. 25 at Historic Train Depot and Hankins Park (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-24 amending FY 2022-2023 Schedule of Fees for zoning section (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-17 and Ordinance 2022-25 for UDO text amendments (5-0)
• Reappointed Myra McDuffie and Jennifer Hansen to Tourism Development Authority; appointed McDuffie as chair (5-0)
• Approved paying $4,868.81 to State Employees Credit Union for easement (4-1, Robbins opposed)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a preliminary plat for the Coastline Station Subdivision on W. Bridgers Street Extension. The board will also review facade grant requests for Burgaw Presbyterian Church and Coleman Law PLLC, as well as proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Coastline Station Subdivision: 2.47-acre preliminary plat for seven lots at 818 W. Bridgers Street Extension
• Burgaw Presbyterian Church: Façade grant of up to $1,500 reimbursement
• Coleman Law PLLC: Façade grant of up to $1,500 reimbursement
• Unified Development Ordinance text amendments regarding SL 2021-138 and R-7 zoning office allowances

The Burgaw Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of two facade grants ($1,500 each) for Burgaw Presbyterian Church and Coleman Law PLLC, and recommended text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to the Town Board. The board also tabled consideration of the Coastline Station subdivision preliminary plat to the next meeting.

• Approved facade grant of up to $1,500 for Burgaw Presbyterian Church (unanimous, Johnson abstained)
• Approved facade grant of up to $1,500 for Coleman Law PLLC (unanimous)
• Recommended text amendments to Unified Development Ordinance to Town Board (unanimous)
• Tabled Coastline Station subdivision preliminary plat to next meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board will discuss reducing speed limits within the town and receive updates on current projects. Additional discussion includes downtown sidewalk cleaning and electrical outlet replacement for holiday decorations.

• Approval of audit contract for year ending June 30, 2022
• Discussion regarding reducing speed limits in town
• Appointment of one member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
• Discussion on downtown sidewalk cleaning and electrical outlet replacement

The Burgaw Town Council unanimously approved a written request to the Pender County Sheriff's Office for School Resource Officers at C.F. Pope Elementary and Burgaw Middle School. The board also voted to reduce the speed limit on Satchwell Street to 25 mph, approved the audit contract, and allowed Public Works staff to wear uniform shorts. A motion to move forward with traffic calming options on Wilmington Street was also approved.

• Approved audit contract for year ending June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved request for SROs at C.F. Pope Elementary and Burgaw Middle School (unanimous)
• Approved allowing Public Works staff to wear uniform shorts (unanimous)
• Reduced speed limit on Satchwell Street between Smith and Durham Streets to 25 mph (4-1, George nay)
• Approved moving forward with traffic calming options for Wilmington Street (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Augi to Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (4-1, Harrell nay)
• Approved motion to hire SROs and work with county (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Major Special Use Permit for a mixed-use development. The board is also considering policy amendments for town facilities and a new ordinance for outdoor recreational facilities.

• Major Special Use Permit for RMK Properties L.L.C. for mixed-use buildings on a +/- 0.5-acre tract (tax ref 3229-22-7158-0000)
• Ordinance 2022-19 to create regulations for Outdoor Recreational Facilities
• Resolution 2022-16 regarding Community House Usage Policy amendments
• Amendments to Historic Burgaw Train Depot Usage Policy and Decorating Guidelines

The Burgaw Town Council approved a major special use permit for RMK Properties to build a mixed-use development with two 2-story buildings and two 1-story apartments on S. Dudley St. The council also approved tree removal funded from reserves, adopted an ordinance regulating outdoor recreational facilities, and approved policy amendments for community facilities. The meeting included a closed session for attorney-client and personnel matters.

• Approved major special use permit for RMK Properties mixed-use development (unanimous)
• Approved tree removal work funded from reserve fund (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-19 creating regulations for outdoor recreational facilities (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-16 amending Community House Usage Policy (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Historic Burgaw Train Depot Usage Policy and Decorating Guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with amendments adding closed session and pastor introduction (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including April 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption of the FY 2022-2023 Budget. They will also hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and a major special use permit for multi-family apartments at 416 US Hwy 117 Bypass South.

• Conditional zoning amendment for ±16.84 acres at 416 US Hwy 117 Bypass South
• Major Special Use Permit for 192 multi-family apartment units at 416 US Hwy 117 Bypass South
• Adoption of the FY 2022-2023 Budget
• Ordinance 2022-16 amending the FY 2021-2022 budget

The Town Council unanimously approved a conditional rezoning and major special use permit for a 192-unit multi-family apartment complex at 416 US Hwy 117 Bypass South, with a condition to extend a sidewalk to Highway 117. The council also adopted the FY 2022-2023 budget, which includes a 3.75% cost-of-living salary increase for all full-time employees and a $2,000 increase for pay grades 18 and below. The applicant acknowledged the town has no sewer capacity and may never have it.

• Approved Resolution 2022-15 (consistency with land use plan) for 16.84-acre rezoning (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-17 conditional rezoning to O&I for 16.84 acres (unanimous)
• Approved major special use permit for 192-unit apartments with sidewalk condition (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-18 FY 2022-2023 budget (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment ordinance 2022-16 (unanimous)
• Moved Courthouse Avenue project to 'medium' timeline on capital improvement plan (consensus)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold a continued public hearing regarding a special use permit for a four-apartment building. The meeting also includes votes on budget amendments for a new Assistant Town Manager position and American Rescue Plan Act grant funds.

• Public hearing for a multi-family building with four two-bedroom apartments at 404 S. McRae Street
• Ordinance 2022-15 to add an Assistant Town Manager position to the FY 2021-2022 budget
• Ordinance 2022-14 regarding American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 grant project funds
• Resolution 2022-14 requesting services from the NC Main Street and Rural Planning Center
• Resolution 2022-13 to amend the Town of Burgaw’s Personnel Policy

The Burgaw Town Council approved a major special use permit for a four-unit apartment building at 404 S. McRae Street, with a condition to substitute Leyland Cypress trees with Arborvitae Green Giant. The council also approved several other items, including a street closure for the NC Blueberry Festival, funding for the Tourism Development Authority audit, and the purchase of new downtown benches and trashcans. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved major special use permit for 4-unit apartment building at 404 S. McRae St. (unanimous, with condition to use Arborvitae Green Giant trees)
• Approved street closure for NC Blueberry Festival car show on Wright Street (unanimous)
• Approved $2,150 payment for Burgaw Tourism Development Authority audit fee (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 15 metal benches and 15 trashcans for downtown (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-14 requesting NC Main Street and Rural Planning Center services (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with basketball/volleyball courts and lease agreement (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Bishop Raeford Hankins Memorial Park nutrition program (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including ARPA grant ordinance and budget amendment (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget. This is a work session focused on budgetary discussions.

• FY 22-23 Budget Discussion

The Burgaw Town Council held a budget work session and reached consensus on several items for the FY 22-23 budget, including a 3.75% cost of living adjustment for employees, a 4% property tax increase, and inclusion of a new police detective position. They also agreed to include $40k for Town Hall roof repairs, $10k for a Beautification Committee, and a utility trailer for parks, while deciding to phase in park table replacements and hold off on Community House window repairs. No formal votes were taken; decisions were by consensus.

• Agreed to budget 3.75% COLA effective at start of budget year, with possible additional 2% mid-year (consensus)
• Agreed to increase property tax rate by 4% to $.48 (consensus)
• Agreed to include new police detective position in budget (consensus)
• Agreed to include $40k for Town Hall roof repairs (consensus)
• Agreed to include $10k for Beautification Committee (consensus)
• Agreed to include utility trailer for Parks & Recreation (consensus)
• Agreed to phase in park table replacements as needed (consensus)
• Agreed to hold off on Community House window repairs for now (consensus)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a four-apartment building. The meeting also includes several budget amendments and the adoption of a capital project ordinance for a multi-purpose building renovation.

• Public hearing for a multi-family building with four two-bedroom apartments at 404 S. McRae Street
• Ordinance 2022-13: Capital Project Ordinance for Town of Burgaw Multi-purpose Building Renovation Project
• Ordinance 2022-09: Budget amendment for film revenues from LGTV Set Up 5 Productions, Inc.
• Ordinance 2022-11: Budget amendment for Highway 117 wastewater expansion project land appraisals
• Appointment of two members to the Beautification Committee

The Burgaw Town Council approved Ordinance 2022-13, adopting a capital project ordinance for the Multi-purpose Building Renovation Project, with a 3-2 vote. The council also approved several event-related requests, including the Ghost Walk and Spring Festival, and tabled a special use permit for a multi-family building at 404 S. McRae Street until May 10, 2022.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-13 for Multi-purpose Building Renovation Project (3-2)
• Tabled Major Special Use Permit for 404 S. McRae Street until May 10, 2022
• Approved Ghost Walk cemetery use, pavilion fee waiver, and street closures (unanimous)
• Approved Spring Festival street closure for Courthouse Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Farmers Market street closure time change to 7 AM-2 PM (unanimous)
• Amended Beautification Committee ordinance to allow ETJ residents (unanimous)
• Appointed Meg Smith, Janet Rivenbark, and Myra McDuffie to Beautification Committee (unanimous)
• Moved June regular meeting to June 7, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a request from Hawthorne Residential Acquisition, LLC to amend the official zoning map. The proposal seeks to change a 16.84-acre tract from B-2 and O&I to a conditional (CZ) O&I District.

• Conditional zoning amendment for 16.84 acres at 416 US Hwy 117 Bypass South
• Zoning change request by Hawthorne Residential Acquisition, LLC

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions including the West Side Trail & Parks Plan and financing for EMS building renovations. A public hearing is scheduled regarding a major special use permit for a four-apartment building at 404 S. McRae Street.

• Resolution 2022-11: Adoption of the West Side Trail & Parks Plan
• Resolution 2022-12: Financing terms for EMS building renovation
• Ordinance 2022-08: Creation of a Landscaping & Beautification Committee
• Public Hearing: Major Special Use Permit for four apartments at 404 S. McRae Street
• Ordinance 2022-07: Budget amendment for Cape Fear Community College Day

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to finance up to $1.5 million for the renovation of the EMS building through Truist Bank, with a 3-2 vote. The board also approved the Phase II West Side of Osgood Canal Greenway & Urban Trail Development Plan, created a Beautification Committee, and approved several event-related requests. A public hearing for a proposed four-unit apartment building at 404 S. McRae Street was continued to the April meeting pending a certified appraisal.

• Approved Resolution 2022-12 financing EMS building renovation up to $1.5M (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-11 Phase II West Side of Osgood Canal Greenway & Urban Trail Development Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-08 creating a 7-member Beautification Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Pender Spring Festival requests including street closing, trash carts, and stage fee waiver (unanimous)
• Approved NC Blueberry Festival street closure requests with staff safety review (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 4-unit apartment at 404 S. McRae St. to April meeting
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment and surplus property disposal (unanimous)
• Approved hosting Pender County Municipal Association annual meeting on April 8, 2022

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners is holding public hearings to discuss conditional zoning amendments for two properties. These changes would allow existing apartment buildings to become conforming with town zoning laws.

• Rezoning of +/-1.236 acres at 405 E. Wilmington St. from C/P and R-12 to C/P and Office and Institutional
• Ordinance 2022-04 regarding the 405 E. Wilmington St. apartment building
• Rezoning of +/-0.351 acres at 312 A&B South Campbell St. from R-12 to Office & Institutional
• Ordinance 2022-05 regarding the 312 A & B S. Campbell Street duplex

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners held a special meeting and unanimously approved two conditional zoning amendments. The first rezones 1.236 acres at 405 E. Wilmington St. to allow an existing four-unit apartment building to become conforming. The second rezones 0.351 acres at 312 A&B S. Campbell St. to allow an existing duplex to become conforming. Both actions were approved with unanimous votes.

• Approved Resolution 2022-07, finding the 405 E. Wilmington St. rezoning consistent with the Burgaw 2030 plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-04, rezoning 1.236 acres at 405 E. Wilmington St. to conditional C/P & O&I (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-08, finding the 312 A&B S. Campbell St. rezoning consistent with the Burgaw 2030 plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-05, rezoning 0.351 acres at 312 A&B S. Campbell St. to conditional O&I (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a two-day strategic thinking retreat. The purpose of the sessions is to plan for the FY 2022-2023 budget.

• Strategic Thinking Retreat for the FY 2022-2023 budget

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners held a two-day strategic retreat to discuss the upcoming budget. The board reached consensus on several items, including allowing the town manager to make changes to the EMS building renovation to save money, removing a mural from the building and offering it to the Pender County Arts Council, and creating a beautification committee. The board also agreed to request a fire tax increase from the county and to continue Commissioner Harrell as the alternate for the Transportation Advisory Committee.

• Consensus to allow Town Manager Gantt to make changes to the EMS building renovation to save money.
• Consensus to remove the mural from the EMS building, offer it to the Pender County Arts Council, and store it temporarily at Public Works.
• Consensus to create a committee for beautification and landscaping needs, with Mayor Dawson and Commissioner Dawson to serve.
• Agreed to continue Commissioner Harrell as the alternate for the Transportation Advisory Committee.
• Board in favor of requesting a Pender Central Fire tax increase from the county.
• Agreed to inform St. Helena of the request for a fire tax increase.
• No opposition to the request for an additional Detective position with the Police Department.
• Commissioner Harrell made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and carried unanimously.

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will consider several conditional zoning amendments to make existing apartment buildings conforming. The meeting includes a review of the Courthouse Avenue Project and early citizen input on the FY 2022-2023 budget.

• Rezoning of +/-1.236 acres at 405 E. Wilmington St. to Office and Institutional
• Rezoning of +/-0.351 acres at 312 A&B South Campbell St. to Office and Institutional
• Proposed text amendment to Unified Development Ordinance regarding sign standards
• Adoption of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan
• Budget amendments for police car damages, East Wilmington Street sewer main, and Depot/Community House repairs

The Burgaw Town Council approved a monthly Farmers Market street closure on Fremont Street, adopted the ADA Transition Plan, and approved a $1,000 sponsorship for Cape Fear Community College Day. They also adopted rules of procedure, a future land use map amendment, and a sign ordinance text change. Two rezoning public hearings were continued due to technical errors.

• Approved monthly Farmers Market street closure on Fremont Street (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Cape Fear Community College Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-04 ADA Transition Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-05 Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-06 Future Land Use Map amendment (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning hearing for 405 E. Wilmington St. to Feb 16 (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning hearing for 312 A&B S. Campbell St. to Feb 16 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-06 sign standards text change (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to talk with the Tourism Development Authority. The discussion will focus on upcoming projects and improvements within the town.

• Discussion with the Tourism Development Authority regarding town projects and improvements

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners held a special meeting with the Tourism Development Authority to discuss downtown beautification, including sidewalk clutter, tree removal, and planters. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with discussions about potential ordinances and improvements. The only action was a unanimous vote to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will review bank proposals and hold a public hearing regarding a contract for installment financing involving real property. The board intends to select a financial institution and approve a resolution to file for a financing agreement under NC General Statute 160A-20.

• Review of bank proposals for installment financing services
• Public hearing on financing contract for real property
• Selection of a financial institution for installment financing
• Approval of Resolution 2022-02 regarding the financing agreement application

The Town Council reviewed three bank proposals for installment financing of the EMS building renovation and selected Truist as the financial institution. A motion to delay the project failed, and the board approved Resolution 2022-02 to apply for the financing agreement. The project cost is estimated at $1.3 million.

• Selected Truist for installment financing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-02 for financing application (unanimous)
• Motion to not move forward with project failed (2-3)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a request from Hawthorne Residential Acquisition, LLC to amend the official zoning map. The proposal involves rezoning a 16.84-acre tract of land from B-2 and O&I to a conditional (CZ) O&I District.

• Conditional zoning amendment for 16.84 acres at 416 US Hwy 117 Bypass South
• Rezoning request by Hawthorne Residential Acquisition, LLC

The Burgaw Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of a conditional zoning amendment for a 16.84-acre tract at 416 US Hwy 117 Bypass South, changing it from B-2 and O&I to a conditional O&I District. The recommendation includes a Comprehensive Plan Consistency Statement. The board also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and discussed staff updates on industrial activity, housing enforcement, and Board of Adjustment training.

• Recommended approval of conditional zoning amendment for 16.84-acre tract at 416 US Hwy 117 Bypass South (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on the FY 2020-2021 audit and discuss the West Side Trail and Parks Plan and the Courthouse Avenue Plan. The body will also consider a policy amendment for the Community House and the disposal of two surplus police vehicles.

• FY 2020-2021 Audit Presentation by S. Preston Douglas & Associates
• Resolution 2022-01 to dispose of two police department vehicles as surplus property
• Community House Policy Amendment
• Discussion of West Side Trail and Parks Plan
• Discussion of Courthouse Avenue Plan

The Burgaw Town Council unanimously approved an amendment to the Community House Policy that allows the town to collect fees for town-sanctioned events but prohibits turning away participants who cannot pay. The council also unanimously approved moving forward with the West Side Trail & Parks Plan using $350,000 in American Rescue Plan funds, and approved the disposal of two police vehicles as surplus. Several appointments were made to advisory boards, with one motion failing.

• Approved Community House Policy amendment allowing fees for town-sanctioned events, with no participant turned away for inability to pay (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with West Side Trail & Parks Plan using $350,000 in ARP funds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-01 to dispose of two police vehicles as surplus (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 budget calendar with retreat and work session dates (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for NC Blueberry Festival Pancake Breakfast on Feb 26, 2022 (unanimous)
• Appointed Tiffanie Boswell to ETJ seat on Planning & Zoning Board (unanimous)
• Appointed John Johnson to Planning & Zoning Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Char-Lynn Robinson to Planning & Zoning Board (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review bid proposals for the renovation of the old EMS Building. The meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2022, at the Historic Train Depot.

• Review of bid proposals for renovation of old EMS Building at 108 E Wilmington St

The Burgaw Town Council unanimously approved a $1,270,022 bid from Environments Unlimited to renovate the old EMS Building at 108 East Wilmington Street. The board also directed staff to notify the Arts Council to remove items within 30 days and authorized Town Manager James Gantt to act on the board's behalf for the project. Financing options for up to $1.5 million are being explored with the Local Government Commission.

• Approved $1,270,022 bid from Environments Unlimited for EMS building renovation (unanimous)
• Authorized 30-day notice to Arts Council to remove items from building (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Manager to act on board's behalf for the project (unanimous)