Oak Island, NC

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The Oak Island Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider a contract for a fire truck (AES Fire Contract) and to enter a closed session to discuss potential land acquisition and specific personnel matters, as permitted by state law. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Council Chambers at Oak Island Town Hall.

• Consideration of contract for a fire truck (AES Fire Contract)
• Closed session to discuss potential land acquisition (N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5))
• Closed session to discuss specific personnel (N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6))

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The Oak Island Town Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a closed session to discuss specific personnel, as permitted by North Carolina law. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is expected to adjourn immediately after the closed session.

• Closed session to discuss specific personnel pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6)

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The Oak Island Town Council will hold a public hearing and consider an amendment to the right-of-appeal section of the town code. The consent agenda includes approval of several meeting minutes, amendments to code sections on speed limits and unlawful actions, a resolution supporting crosswalks, and construction renovation agreements for the Community Center and Recreation Center. The council will also make committee appointments, consider a business license for High Tide Powersports, hear a quasi-judicial appeal of a minimum housing determination, and discuss a facade improvement grant policy update.

• Public hearing on amendment to Sec. 8-197 (Right of appeal)
• Resolution supporting crosswalks on East Oak Island Drive and Fish Factory Road
• Construction renovation agreements for Community Center and Recreation Center
• Business license request for High Tide Powersports (26-00058)
• Appeal 26-01290 of Minimum Housing Hearing Determination

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The Oak Island Town Council is holding a special meeting that consists solely of a closed session to discuss a potential land acquisition and specific personnel matters, as permitted by North Carolina law. No public action or discussion is scheduled.

• Closed session to discuss potential land acquisition (N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5))
• Closed session to discuss specific personnel (N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6))

Town Council Special Meeting

The Oak Island Town Council is holding a special meeting that consists entirely of a closed session. Under state law, the council will discuss potential land acquisition and specific personnel matters. No public votes or decisions are scheduled during the open portion.

• Closed session to discuss potential land acquisition (N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5))
• Closed session to discuss specific personnel (N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6))

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The Oak Island Town Council will hold a special meeting to consider an amended Water Shortage Response Plan, which involves changes to Section 30-166 on required actions during water supply shortages. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss potential land acquisition under state law.

• Consideration of an amended Water Shortage Response Plan (document: WaterShortageResponsePlan_2026rev)
• Amendment to Sec.30-166: Required Actions Under Water Supply Shortage or Emergency Conditions
• Closed session to discuss potential land acquisition pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5)

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The Town Council will review a manager's report regarding a typographical adjustment to the fee schedule. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss specific personnel with the Town Attorney.

• Typographical adjustment to the fee schedule
• Closed session regarding specific personnel

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The Oak Island Town Council will convene for a special meeting to discuss specific personnel matters in closed session. The session is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Council Chambers.

• Closed session to discuss specific personnel
• Meeting held pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6)

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This special meeting consists solely of a closed session to discuss specific personnel matters, as allowed by North Carolina statute. No public votes or deliberations are scheduled. The session will be followed by adjournment.

• Closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) for personnel discussions

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This is a special meeting with only one substantive item: a closed session to discuss potential land acquisition under state law (N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5)). No other business will be conducted or voted on in open session.

• Closed session to discuss potential land acquisition pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5)

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The Oak Island Town Council will convene a special meeting to discuss a potential land acquisition in closed session. The meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

• Closed session to discuss potential land acquisition
• Meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM
• Location: Oak Island Town Hall, Council Chambers

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The Oak Island Board of Adjustment will meet to review an appeal regarding a minimum housing hearing determination. The board will also consider a variance request for sign setbacks under the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Appeal 26-01290: Appeal of Minimum Housing Hearing Determination
• Variance 26-01481: Request for relief from Section 10.23.4 Sign Setbacks for Dairy Queen

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The Oak Island Town Council will hold two public hearings on proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance: one on Section 2.12 (Relationship of Building to Lot) and another on Appendix A definitions for Ground Level. The Council will also consider consent agenda items including an annual beach monitoring contract, a utilities easement for pedestrian signals, and a budget amendment for a land purchase, among other routine business.

• Public Hearing I: Text Amendment to Section 2.12 – Relationship of Building to Lot
• Public Hearing II: Text Amendments to Appendix A – Definitions – Ground Level
• Consideration of Contract for Annual Beach Monitoring (dollar amount not specified in agenda)
• Consideration of a Utilities Easement for pedestrian signals on East Oak Island Drive at 79th Street
• Consideration of Budget Ordinance Amendment for Land Purchase

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The Oak Island Planning Board will discuss adding event centers and commercial piers to the Community Business zoning district. The board will also review two rezoning requests for properties on Ocean Drive.

• Proposed text amendment to Section 6.5 of the Unified Development Ordinance regarding Event Centers and Commercial Piers
• Rezoning request 26-01451 for 705 Ocean Dr. from Commercial Recreation to Community Business
• Rezoning request 26-01452 for 801 Ocean Dr. from Commercial Recreation to Community Business

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The Town Council will consider adopting the FY 2025-2026 budget, budget ordinance, and fee schedule. The body will also review contracts for street paving and solid waste services. Other items include the disposition of town-owned property and a presentation on the Williamson Tract Development.

• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 Budget and Fee Schedule
• Budget Ordinance Amendment for Solid Waste ($331,500 for Green For Life services)
• FY 2025-26 Paving and Resurfacing Contract
• Resolution to declare a fire truck as surplus property for private sale
• Proposed amendment to the Paid Parking Map for Canal Crossover Lots

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The Oak Island Town Council holds a special meeting with a public hearing to receive citizen comments on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget. Council will also consider revisions to the Boards & Committees Handbook. A closed session is scheduled to discuss specific personnel matters as permitted by North Carolina law.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026-2027 budget (budget available at OakIslandNC.gov/Budget)
• Revisions of Boards & Committees Handbook (B_C_Handbook_v5-2026)
• Closed session to discuss specific personnel pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6)

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The Oak Island Planning Board will consider approving April 28 meeting minutes and continue discussions on a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance's definitions, specifically the term 'Ground Level.' The board will also discuss proposed changes to 'Temporary Structures' definitions and Article 7 of the UDO. Board member and staff reports are scheduled.

• Approval of April 28, 2026 Planning Board meeting minutes
• Text amendment to Appendix A – Definitions (Ground Level)
• Discussion of 'Temporary Structures' and proposed text amendment to Appendix A and Article 7 of the UDO
• Board member reports
• Staff reports

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The Oak Island Board of Adjustment will meet on May 13, 2026, to review two variance requests under the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also approve minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting.

• Variance 26-00330: relief from dimensional requirements in Section 8.1
• Variance 26-00855: relief from fence regulations in Section 7.57.2

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The Town Council will hold three public hearings regarding zoning text amendments and a property rezoning. The meeting also includes a presentation of the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and discussions on infrastructure and traffic safety.

• Proposed Text Amendment 26-00294 to allow shopping centers under 40,000 sq ft in Community Business zoning
• Rezoning request 26-00293 for PID 249DI001 from Commercial Recreation to Community Business
• Proposed speed limit reduction to 35 mph on East Oak Island Drive to SE 19th Street
• Consideration of an agreement for a Stormwater Master Plan
• Proposed extension of the paid parking season through the end of October

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The Town Council will meet for a special meeting to discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget. This session is designated as a budget workshop.

• Discussion of FY 2026-2027 Budget

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The Oak Island Planning Board will discuss proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance. These include updates to the Table of Uses, building-to-lot relationships, and the definition of ground-level.

• Text Amendment to Section 6.5 to remove Shopping Center CR from the Table of Uses
• Text Amendment to Section 2.12 regarding the Relationship of Building to Lot
• Proposed Text Amendment to Appendix A to define "Ground-level"

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The Oak Island Town Council will meet for a special meeting to discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget. This session is designated as a budget workshop.

• Discussion of FY 2026-2027 Budget

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The Oak Island Town Council is holding a special meeting and budget workshop. They will consider approving a letter to the NCDOT supporting the next phase of sidewalks and crosswalks. They will also discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget and a revision to the Boards and Committees Handbook.

• Approval of letter supporting next phase of sidewalks and crosswalks to NCDOT
• Discussion of FY 2026-2027 budget
• Discussion of Boards and Committees Handbook revision

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The Oak Island Town Council will meet for a special meeting to discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget. This session is designated as a budget workshop.

• Discussion of FY 2026-2027 Budget

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The Oak Island Town Council will hold public hearings on revising swimming pool setbacks and pedestrian safety recommendations. The council is also set to approve minutes, a contract amendment with GFL, and a resolution to set the speed limit to 25 mph on Holly Drive.

• Public Hearing: Revised swimming pool setbacks
• Public Hearing: Pedestrian and traffic safety recommendations
• Approval: Speed limit set to 25 mph on Holly Drive
• Approval: Amendment to GFL trash collection contract
• Consideration: Oak Island Par 3 Greens rebuild project

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The Oak Island Planning Board will consider three text amendments and one rezoning request at this meeting. Items include adding new uses to the Community Business zoning district, removing swimming pools from accessory structure definitions, and rezoning a property from Commercial Recreation to Community Business. No decisions are pre-approved; all items require discussion and potential vote.

• Text Amendment 26-00294: Add shopping centers >30,000 sq ft and printing/publishing uses as by-right in Community Business zoning district
• Rezone 26-00293: Change PID 249DI001 from Commercial Recreation to Community Business zoning
• Text Amendment: Remove swimming pools from Section 7.2 accessory structure definitions
• Approval of February 24, 2026 Planning Board meeting minutes

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The Oak Island Town Council holds a retreat to discuss various topics, including financial overview, strategic plan initiatives, and prioritization of focus areas. The agenda is primarily procedural and discussion-based, with no specific action items or decisions listed. The council will review the current year's expenditures, revenues, and debt, as well as discuss financial projections and scenarios for the upcoming fiscal year.

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The Oak Island Town Council will hold three public hearings and consider actions on closing an alley between NE 47th and NE 49th Streets, amending the Unified Development Ordinance for transparency incentives and off-street parking requirements, and approving consent agenda items including a hazard mitigation plan, a dredge feasibility study, and towing ordinance changes. Presentations include an Arbor Day proclamation, an economic development strategic plan, and a parks and recreation master plan. The council will also consider committee appointments and a business license for Gone Bananas, then enter closed session for legal advice and land acquisition.

• Public hearing and resolution to close the alley between NE 47th and NE 49th Streets
• Public hearings on UDO text amendments including off-street parking requirements (Section 10.19.6)
• Approval of Little Davis Canal Dredge Feasibility Study
• Arbor Day Proclamation and presentation from the Environmental Advisory Committee
• Consideration of a Business License for Gone Bananas

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The Oak Island Planning Board will discuss and possibly vote on two proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. One concerns urban form standards and adding a new zoning district, and the other addresses regulations for accessory structures, swimming pools, and accessory building placement. The board will also approve minutes from its January 27 meeting and hear public comments.

• Proposed text amendment to Section 10.19.6.1 (Urban Form Development Standards & Incentives – Zoning District Addition)
• Proposed text amendment to Sections 8.1.1.10.1, 7.2.2., and 7.11.1 (Accessory Structures, Swimming Pools, and Accessory Building Placement)
• Approval of January 27, 2026 Planning Board meeting minutes
• Public comment period at the start of the meeting