Oak Island public meetings in 2024

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The Oak Island Planning Board will discuss priorities for Town Council regarding the Unified Development Ordinance update, including reference to a 2023 priority list and a parking lot list from a council workshop. The board will also discuss the Brunswick County Wellhead Protection District, with presentations and performance standards attached. No new business is listed. The meeting includes board member and staff reports.

• Discussion of UDO update priorities for Town Council consideration
• Review of Brunswick County Wellhead Protection District overlay and performance standards
• Reference to 2023-02-17 UDO Update Priorities document
• Reference to Parking Lot list from Council Workshop
• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2024 meeting

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The Town Council will receive public comments on proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding the Table of Uses and Activities and Definitions. The body will also consider disaster debris management contracts and a 10-year property lease for baseball at Bill Smith Park.

• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance Section 6.5 (Table of Uses and Activities) and A.3 (Definitions)
• Multi-Jurisdictional Disaster Debris Management Agreements 2024-2029 with CTC Disaster Response Inc. and Southern Disaster Recovery, LLC
• Resolution for a 10-year property lease for baseball at Bill Smith Park
• Resolution prohibiting the viewing of pornography on Town networks and devices
• Consideration of items for the 2025 paid parking season

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The Oak Island Planning Board will consider approving minutes from July and September meetings, review priorities for the Unified Development Ordinance from the Cape Fear Council of Governments, and review a major subdivision preliminary plat for the Waterside development. The meeting also includes board and staff reports.

• Approval of minutes from July 18, 2024 and September 19, 2024 meetings
• Review of Unified Development Ordinance Update Priorities from Cape Fear Council of Governments
• Review of Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat for Waterside (referencing 2015 approved Drapac plan)

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This is a special meeting of the Oak Island Town Council. The council will consider awarding a bid for the 2024-2025 beach nourishment project (if needed), review Planning Board recommendations for zoning text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, and hold a discussion on strategic planning.

• Consideration of awarding bid for 2024-2025 Beach Nourishment Project
• Review of Planning Board recommendations for Table of Uses, Supplemental Regulations, and Definitions in the Unified Development Ordinance
• Discussion of Strategic Planning

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The Oak Island Board of Adjustment will meet to consider variance applications for two specific addresses. The board will also review the minutes from the September 26, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request for 106 NE 35th St
• Variance request for 246 NE 69th St

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The Oak Island Town Council will hold a regular meeting on November 12, 2024. Key items include appropriating funds for storm cleanup from Tropical Storm PTC8, extending the trash and recycling collection contract with GFL, and considering a grant for a new bicycle plan. The council will also discuss repealing the 45 mph speed limit on Beach Drive and a lease with US Cellular on SE 56th Street.

• Appropriating funds for storm cleanup from Tropical Storm PTC8 (Budget Amendments - Fund Balance for PTC8 storm damage)
• Amendment extending the contract with Green For Life (GFL) for trash and recycling collection
• Consideration of agreement with NCDOT for grant funding for a new bicycle plan
• Resolution repealing the 45 mph speed limit on Beach Drive
• Consideration of a lease with US Cellular on SE 56th Street

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The Town Council is reconvening a meeting originally scheduled for October 8, 2024. The body will review Planning Board recommendations regarding the Table of Uses, Supplemental Regulations, and Definitions within the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Review of Planning Board recommendations for the Table of Uses
• Review of Supplemental Regulations in the Unified Development Ordinance
• Review of Definitions in the Unified Development Ordinance

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The Oak Island Town Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, presentations on the Ocean Rescue Team and a proposal to paint Kevin Bell Skate Park, and consideration of multiple consent agenda items. Old business includes a proposal to lease sports fields at Bill Smith Park allowing alcohol sales and an amendment to the dune planting contract for the beach nourishment project. New business items include installing a wind phone at May Moore Park and an encroachment agreement request.

• Presentation and preservation plan for live oak tree in Bill Smith Park
• Proposal to paint Kevin Bell Skate Park
• Consideration of multi-jurisdictional disaster debris planning agreements with Tetra Tech and Metric Consulting
• Consideration of a proposal to lease sports fields at Bill Smith Park including permission to sell alcohol
• Consideration of a proposed amendment to the Moffatt & Nichol contract for dune planting design and construction administration for the FY 2024-2025 beach nourishment project

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The Planning Board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive a 2024 legislative update. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.

• Approval of June 20, 2024, Planning Board minutes
• 2024 Legislative Update staff report

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This special meeting includes a closed session to discuss specific personnel matters and an update from WithersRavenel on the kickoff for the Land Use Plan update. No voting items are on the agenda.

• Closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) for personnel discussion
• Update from WithersRavenel on Land Use Plan update kickoff

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The Oak Island Town Council will hold three public hearings and consider actions on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The first hearing addresses capping the size of new single-family homes on the island portion and R-7 district at either 3,500 square feet or a Floor Area Ratio of 0.45. Other hearings cover exceptions to height limitations and signage regulations in the Airport District. The agenda also includes a consent agenda item requesting a year-round 35 mph speed limit on Beach Drive and a closed session to consult with the town attorney.

• Public Hearing I: Proposed text amendment to cap new single-family home size on island and R-7 district (3,500 sq ft or 0.45 FAR)
• Public Hearing II: Proposed text amendment to modify height limitation exceptions in the UDO
• Public Hearing III: Proposed text amendment for signs in the Airport District (AD) zoning district
• Consent agenda: Resolution requesting a 35 mph speed limit on Beach Drive year-round
• New business: Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for additional dredging

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This is a special meeting of the Oak Island Town Council with a single substantive item: a closed session to discuss specific personnel matters under state law. No other business is scheduled, and the meeting will adjourn immediately after.

• 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 hold a discussion-only meeting on August 15, 2024. Two old business items are on the agenda: a review of Section 2.15 of the Unified Development Ordinances regarding height limitation exceptions, and a review of maximum home size in the Town's jurisdiction as directed by the Town Council. No new business or votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Section 2.15 height limitation exceptions from Unified Development Ordinances
• Discussion of Town Council directive to review maximum home size in Oak Island
• Reference documents include draft height exception language and multiple floor-area ratio (FAR) analyses for R6 zoning

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The Oak Island Town Council will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider a Special Use Permit for a large single-family dwelling at 6963 Kings Lynn Dr. The council will also consider Budget Ordinance amendments for crosswalk and signal projects on Beach Drive and sidewalks on E. Oak Island Drive, a resolution requesting a year-round 35 mph speed limit on Beach Drive and Ocean Drive, and other items including a facade improvement grant program and parking ordinance revisions. Presentations will cover beach project updates and police department accreditation.

• Special Use Permit for large single-family dwelling at 6963 Kings Lynn Dr (public hearing)
• Budget Ordinance amendment and contract with McGill Associates for crosswalk and signal projects on Beach Drive
• Budget Ordinance amendment for sidewalk and pedestrian signal improvements on E. Oak Island Drive
• Resolution requesting year-round 35 mph speed limit on Beach Drive and Ocean Drive
• Consideration of Facade Improvement Grant Program and revision to parking ordinances

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This is a training session for the Oak Island Board of Adjustment, led by the Cape Fear Council of Governments. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of procedural training.

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The Oak Island Planning Board will discuss two items: a review of height limitation exceptions under Section 2.15 of the Unified Development Ordinances, referencing Session Laws 1987-2006, and a Town Council directive to review maximum home size in the town's jurisdiction. No decisions are scheduled, only discussion.

• Discussion of height limitation exceptions (Section 2.15, Unified Development Ordinances)
• Reference to Session Laws 1987-2006 on building height limits
• Review of Town Council directive on maximum home size
• Consideration of LargeHomesCouncilAgendaMemo2022.pdf and August2022TownCouncilMinutes

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The Town Council will hear a presentation from the Fire and Police Chiefs regarding hurricane preparation and storm response. Members will also consider a cell tower lease for SE 56th Street and select stakeholders for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan update.

• Presentation on hurricane preparation by Fire Chief Lee Price and Police Chief Charlie Morris
• Selection of Stakeholders and Steering Committee for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update
• Consideration of a cell tower lease with U.S. Cellular for SE 56th Street
• Approval of ADA-accessible Kayak Launch Project grant application
• Consideration of an audit contract

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The Oak Island Board of Adjustment will consider variance applications for properties at 101 NE 75th St, 106 NE 35th St, and 330 NE 45th St. The meeting also includes the selection of a vice-chairman.

• Variance request: 101 NE 75th St
• Variance request: 106 NE 35th St
• Variance request: 330 NE 45th St
• Selection of a vice-chairman

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The Town Council will consider directing the Planning Board to provide a recommendation on limiting house sizes in certain areas. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Wilmington Harbor Project and several right-of-way encroachment agreements.

• Special Use Permit extension request for 6963 Kings Lynn Dr
• Budget amendment to use grant money for summer Fire Camp
• Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Wilmington Harbor Project
• Request for Proposals (RFP) for legal services
• Lease renewal for the Yaupon Beach building to Matthew's Ministry

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The Oak Island Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request for 101 SE 72nd St. The meeting also includes the selection of a chairman and approval of minutes from January 11, 2024.

• Variance request for 101 SE 72nd St
• Selection of a Chairman
• Approval of January 11, 2024, meeting minutes

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The Oak Island Town Council is holding a public hearing and special meeting to consider adopting the FY 2024-2025 budget and fee schedule. The council will also consider contracts with WithersRavenel to update the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and with Slavin Management Associates. The meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2024, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2024-2025 budget
• Consideration of adopting FY 2024-2025 budget
• Consideration of FY 2024-2025 fee schedule
• Contract with WithersRavenel to update Comprehensive Land Use Plan
• Contract with Slavin Management Associates

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The Oak Island Planning Board is meeting to discuss provisions for fill in the Unified Development Ordinance. The agenda includes old business on this topic, new business, board and staff reports, and items awaiting council consideration. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the fill ordinance discussion.

• Discussion of Unified Development Ordinance Provisions for Fill
• Items awaiting Council Consideration

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The Oak Island Town Council will hold public hearings on proposed text amendments to sign regulations in the Airport District and Highway Overlay District, along with a zoning map amendment for the Highway Overlay District along Middleton Blvd and NC 211. They will also receive presentations on the FY 2024-2025 budget, recycling program, and Ocean Rescue, and consider several consent agenda items including a Verizon cell tower lease and a dog ordinance amendment.

• Text amendment to UDO Sections 10.25.2 and 10.26 for signs in Airport District
• Text amendment to Article 10 Part IV for off-premise signs and zoning map amendment for Highway Overlay District along Middleton Blvd and NC 211
• FY 2024-2025 Budget presentation
• Verizon cell tower lease for Trott Street water tower
• Amendments to Sec 4-46 Unrestrained dogs

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The Oak Island Town Council is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from firms interested in assisting with the town manager search, followed by discussion and possible selection of a firm. This is a reconvened special meeting from May 2, 2024.

• Presentations from firms proposing to work on the town manager search
• Discussion and consideration of selecting a firm for the search

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The Oak Island Town Council is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from firms interested in conducting the town manager search. The council will discuss and consider selecting one of the firms for this work. No other business is on the agenda.

• Presentations from firms proposing to work on the Town Manager Search
• Discussion and consideration of selecting a firm

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The Oak Island Town Council is holding a special meeting to review the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and to consider selecting a firm to update the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Both items are under discussion and no final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of proposed FY 2024-2025 budget
• Consideration of selecting a firm to update the Comprehensive Land Use Plan

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The Oak Island Town Council is holding a special meeting to review the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and to consider selecting a firm to update the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• Review of proposed FY 2024-2025 budget
• Consideration of selecting a firm to update the Comprehensive Land Use Plan

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The Oak Island Town Council is holding a special meeting to review the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and consider several operational items. These include a proposal for water service line data collection to comply with EPA regulations, a contract with Moffatt & Nichol for annual monitoring, and a proposal to offer non-resident employees a seasonal parking pass for $25.

• Review of proposed FY 2024-2025 budget
• Proposal for water service line data collection to comply with EPA regulations
• Contract with Moffatt & Nichol for annual monitoring (2024-04-08)
• Proposal to offer non-resident employees a parking pass for the season for $25

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The Oak Island Town Council is holding a special meeting to hear presentations from firms proposing to work with the town on updating its Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The meeting is for discussion only, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Presentations and council discussion with firms proposing to update the town's Comprehensive Land Use Plan

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The Oak Island Town Council is holding a special meeting to review the proposed 2024-2025 budget. This is a workshop session focused solely on the budget, with no other action items listed.

• Review of 2024-2025 proposed budget

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The Oak Island Town Council will hold two quasi-judicial public hearings to decide on special use permits for a hotel at 1425 E Beach Dr and a child care facility at 2827 Midway Rd SE, Suite 108. The council will also consider budget amendments, committee appointments, an encroachment agreement, and a possible house size limit study. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation.

• Special Use Permit for hotel in Commercial Recreational district at 1425 E Beach Dr (continued from March 12)
• Special Use Permit for child care facility in Commercial-Low Density district at 2827 Midway Rd SE, Suite 108
• Budget amendments: Fire Dept donations and land purchase near lift station at Middleton
• Encroachment agreement request (Carothers) at NE 11th
• Direct Planning Board to recommend house size limits on island and R-7 mainland

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The Oak Island Town Council is holding a special meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss a potential land acquisition, as allowed by state law. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 9:00 AM in Council Chambers at Oak Island Town Hall.

• Budget workshop on proposed FY 2024-2025 budget
• Closed session to discuss potential land acquisition (N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5))

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The Oak Island Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget. This is a workshop session, so no final decisions are expected; it is a discussion item only.

• Discussion of proposed FY 2024-2025 budget

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The Oak Island Town Council will hold a public hearing for a special use permit for a hotel at 1425 E Beach Dr, but the applicant has requested a continuance to April 9, 2024. The council will also consider several contracts, ordinance amendments, and appointments. The agenda includes consent items, old and new business, and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Special Use Permit for hotel at 1425 E Beach Dr (continued to April 9)
• Contract for SE 9th Canal Crossover Repairs
• Bid and contract for paving (Highland)
• Amendment to tree and vegetation guidelines (Sec. 32-76)
• Water tower lease with Verizon at SE 56th Street

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The Oak Island Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit for a hotel at 1425 E Beach Dr. The meeting also includes discussions on gravel parking, resident parking decals, and a search for a firm to lead the town manager hiring process.

• Special Use Permit hearing for a hotel at 1425 E Beach Dr
• Proposal to allow gravel in the Town's Right-of-Way for parking
• Resident Parking Decal Program for the 2024 parking season
• RFP for a search firm to lead the Town Manager hiring process
• Contract and budget amendment to resurface pickleball courts

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This is a special meeting of the Oak Island Town Council held as a retreat, not a regular decision-making session. The council will discuss the process for hiring a new town manager, including desired skills and transition steps, and will set priority goals and targets for fiscal year 2024-25. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of new town manager position profile and transition
• Setting FY24-25 priority goals and targets
• Review of projects underway and near-term completion
• Review of longer-term projects

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The Oak Island Town Council is holding its annual retreat to discuss the budget process, review the current fiscal year, and plan for FY24-25, including capital improvements and staffing changes. The agenda also includes a presentation on beach management by Moffit & Nichol and other council discussion topics.

• Overview of the budget process and calendar
• Review of all funds and debt for FY22-23
• Discussion of capital outlay and improvements for FY24-25
• Staffing changes needed for FY24-25
• Beach management presentation by Moffit & Nichol

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The Oak Island Town Council will hold two public hearings: one for a special use permit for a hotel at 1425 E Beach Dr, and another for proposed text amendments to Chapter 32 (Vegetation) of the Code of Ordinances. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including water tower leases, a major site plan review for Pine Forest Quads, and authorizing repairs to the Oak Island Pier. A closed session is scheduled to discuss land acquisition and attorney-client matters.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for hotel at 1425 E Beach Dr
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 32 (Vegetation)
• Consideration of water tower lease amendments with US Cellular and Verizon at SE 56th Street
• Major Site Plan Review for Pine Forest Quads
• Authorizing repairs to Oak Island Pier (restaurant areas)