Morehead City public meetings in 2022

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board will consider a request by The Cullipher Group, PA, on behalf of East Carolina Community Development, to revise a previously approved multifamily plan for Elijah's Landing Apartments at 3200 Bridges Street. The board will also elect officers and review monthly reports.

• Revision to previously approved multifamily plan for Elijah's Landing Apartments at 3200 Bridges Street
• Election of officers
• Approval of draft minutes from September 20, 2022
• October 2022 monthly development report
• Fiscal year 2022 statistical information

The Board approved a revised multifamily plan for Elijah’s Landing Apartments to move one building out of a special flood hazard area. The approval is contingent upon the completion of Sylvia Lane and a six-foot sidewalk before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued. The Board also elected its 2023 officers.

• Approved revised multifamily plan for Elijah’s Landing Apartments at 3200 Bridges Street (Unanimous)
• Elected Sally Lumpkin as Chairperson for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Elected Diana Tootle as Vice-Chairperson for 2023 (Unanimous)
• Adopted September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council held its regular meeting, approving routine items such as minutes, financial reports, and budget amendments, including a capital project ordinance amendment funded by the Big Rock Foundation. The council denied a proposed ordinance to permanently close a lane between Midyette Avenue and Holly Lane, and approved the closure of the 2019 CDBG-HR program. Appointments were made to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, and a settlement was accepted in a judicial action.

• Denied Ordinance 2022-O-13 to permanently close a 20-foot-wide lane between Midyette Avenue and Holly Lane
• Adopted Governmental Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-47, recording a contribution from the Big Rock Foundation and allocating funds for projects and park repairs
• Approved closure of the 2019 CDBG-HR program after reviewing budget and activities
• Appointed George Everett, Dan Deitz, and Michael Turner to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
• Accepted settlement statement for judicial action 19 CVS 1092 Morehead City v Bruta Murrell

City Council

This agenda is for a Town Council closed session on December 13, 2022, with no listed agenda items. It contains only procedural boilerplate and no public decisions or discussions are specified.

The Council met in closed session to discuss a settlement agreement for the Morehead City v. Murrell lawsuit and a dispute regarding the dedication of Tennessee A venue. The Council directed the City Attorney to send a letter to Ronald Mooring outlining the City's position that the roadway is public.

• Instructed City Attorney to send a letter to Ronald Mooring or his attorney outlining the City's position on Tennessee A venue as a public roadway
• Returned to open session (4-0)

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including minutes, financial reports, and budget amendments. Public hearings will address a proposed permanent closure of a lane between Midyette Avenue and Holly Lane, and the closure of the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization Program. New business includes appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The council will also consider a settlement agreement in a judicial action.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2022-O-13 to permanently close the southern portion of a 20-foot-wide lane between Midyette Avenue and Holly Lane
• Review and possible closure of the 2019 Community Development Block Grant Neighborhood Revitalization Program
• Adopt Governmental Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-47, recording a contribution from the Big Rock Foundation and allocating funds for projects and park repairs
• Adopt Resolution 2022-R-66 adopting the revised Carteret County Emergency Operations Plan dated May 1, 2022
• Consider acceptance of settlement agreement in Morehead City v. Bruta Murrell (19 CVS 1092)

The Council denied a request to permanently close a 20-foot-wide lane following public testimony from residents who use the path for exercise. Additionally, the Council closed out the 2019 CDBG-NR program and appointed members to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

• Denied closure of road between Midyette Avenue and Holly Lane (4-0)
• Approved closing out the 2019 CDBG-NR Program (4-0)
• Appointed George Everett and Dan Reitz to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board In-City seats (3-1)
• Reappointed Michael Turner to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board ETJ seat (3-1)
• Approved settlement agreement for Morehead City v Murrell (4-0)
• Adopted Governmental Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-47 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-66 adopting the May 2022 Carteret County Emergency Operations Plan (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including November meeting minutes and tax overpayment notices (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a request by Mike Graff for Micro Rentals Morehead, LLC for a special-use permit to allow boat storage at 5495 Highway 70 in the Highway Commercial district. The board will also vote on four previously heard cases: granting a special-use permit for a business residence at 4702 Arendell Street, granting a special-use permit for a restaurant at 812 Shepard Street, granting variances for setbacks at 910 Evans Street, and denying a variance for a front setback at 214 Glenn Abby Drive.

• Public hearing for special-use permit for boat storage at 5495 Highway 70
• Approve special-use permit for business residence at 4702 Arendell Street
• Approve special-use permit for restaurant at 812 Shepard Street
• Approve variances for side-yard setbacks at 910 Evans Street
• Deny variance for front-yard setback at 214 Glenn Abby Drive

City Council

This agenda is only a notice of a closed session of the Morehead City Town Council. No public business items are listed, so the meeting is procedural and not open to the public.

• Closed session only; no public agenda items listed

During a closed session, the Council reviewed the city manager executive search process led by Baker Tilley. The Council agreed to interview the top six candidates in person on January 4-5, 2023.

• Entered closed session to discuss city manager executive search (5-0)
• Agreed to interview the top six candidates for city manager
• Scheduled in-person interviews for January 4-5, 2023
• Returned to open session (5-0)

City Council

This is a special town council meeting with no substantive agenda items listed. The agenda contains only the meeting notice, so no decisions or discussions are specified.

The Town Council held a special meeting to conduct a closed session regarding the executive search for a city manager. No substantive decisions were recorded in open session.

• Entered closed session to discuss city manager executive search (5-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 15, 2022, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

City Council

The Morehead City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance amendment regarding licenses for peddlers, mobile food vendors, and itinerant merchants. The agenda includes a review of real-world examples, a historical summary, staff questions, and staff recommendations. The council will decide whether to accept the staff recommendation for technical and legal review, revise the amendment, or take no action.

• Ordinance amendment for peddler, mobile food vendor, and itinerant merchant licenses
• Review of real-world examples and historical summary
• Staff recommendations for proposed ordinance
• Council action options: accept recommendation, revise, or no action

The Council held a special meeting to discuss the lack of enforcement of the current peddler, mobile food vendor, and itinerant merchant ordinance. No formal votes were taken, but the Council directed staff to research similar municipalities and develop a technical draft of an amended ordinance for future approval.

• Directed staff to develop a technical draft of the ordinance amendment for a future Town Council meeting

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council approved routine financial reports, budget amendments, and several American Rescue Plan fund policies, and continued a street closure ordinance. It also activated a grants position and discussed a potential multi-use recreation facility.

• Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendments 2022-43 through 2022-46
• Adopted ARP fund policies (Resolutions 2022-R-61 to 2022-R-64)
• Continued Ordinance 2022-O-13 to close a lane between Midyette Avenue and Holly Lane until Dec 13
• Activated the Grants Position and approved supporting budget amendment
• Approved renewal lease for Olympus Dive Center

City Council

This agenda is for a closed session of the Morehead City Town Council. No public business items are listed, so the meeting is procedural and not open to the public.

The Town Council directed the City Attorney to proceed with the purchase of a 0.655-acre property near Rotary Park, contingent upon the results of a Phase 1 environmental study. The Council also decided not to release specific details regarding the Station #3 property acquisition until the purchase closes in January 2023.

• Directed City Attorney to move forward with purchase of PIN#638605171632000 contingent on Phase 1 environmental study
• Denied authorization to release detailed information about Station #3 land purchase prior to January 2023 closing

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine financial reports, budget amendments, and ARPA policies. Public hearings and new business include a proposed street closure, creating a grants position, renewing a lease for Olympus Dive Center, and discussing a potential multi-use recreation facility.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2022-O-13 to permanently close a 20-foot lane between Midyette Avenue and Holly Lane in Mitchell Village subdivision
• Consider activating a grants position and adopting Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-46 to fund it
• Consider renewal lease agreement for Olympus Dive Center
• Discuss potential multi-use facility and capital project scoping for the Recreation Center
• Adopt budget amendments 2022-43, 2022-44, and 2022-45

The Town Council approved the activation of a Grants position and associated budget amendment to oversee current and future grant funding. Council also approved a lease renewal for Olympus Dive Center and several budget and policy resolutions. A request to permanently close a portion of a lane between Midyette Avenue and Holly Lane was recessed to the December meeting.

• Authorized activation of Grants position (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-46 for Grants position (5-0)
• Approved lease renewal for Olympus Dive Center (5-0)
• Recessed public hearing on closing lane between Midyette Ave and Holly Lane (3-2)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Budget Ordinance Amendments 2022-43, 2022-44, and 2022-45 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-R-61, 2022-R-62, 2022-R-63, and 2022-R-64 regarding ARP funds (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Town Council meeting schedule (5-0)
• Agreed by consensus to continue traditional Christmas luncheon with door prizes

Board of Adjustment

The Morehead City Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on four requests: two special-use permits for a business residence and a restaurant, and two variances for setback reductions on residential properties. The board will also consider draft minutes from July and August 2022.

• Special-use permit for a business residence at 4702 Arendell Street (CH district)
• Special-use permit for a restaurant at 812 Shepard Street (OP district)
• Variance to reduce east side yard setback from 7' to 1' and west side from 7' to 5' at 910 Evans Street (R5S district)
• Variance to reduce front yard setback from 30' to 22' at 214 Glenn Abby Drive (R20 district)

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board meeting scheduled for October 18, 2022, has been cancelled. The notice provides contact information for the Planning and Inspections Department for any questions. This agenda contains only the cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for October 18, 2022
• Contact: Planning and Inspections Department, 1100 Bridges Street, Morehead City, NC, (252) 726-6848, ext. 103

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council held its regular meeting on October 11, 2022, taking action on a range of items. They adopted several budget amendments, resolutions, and ordinances, including street closures and changes to the Unified Development Ordinance. The council also approved a contract with Extra-Duty Solutions, awarded a RFQ for grant projects, and discussed potential parking at Katherine Davis Park and New Year's Eve fireworks.

• Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-39, and Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendments 2022-40 and 2022-41
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-54 endorsing the Diamond City Gala Music & Art Festival (Nov 12-13, 2022)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-O-11 permanently closing the southern portion of Taylor Boulevard
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-O-14 amending the UDO definition for 'Condominium Hotel/Condotel' to remove restaurant/bar restriction
• Adopted FY2022-2023 Fee Schedule as presented and corrected

City Council

This agenda is for a closed session of the Morehead City Town Council. It contains only procedural boilerplate and no public business items are listed.

The council met in closed session to discuss the termination of the Parks and Recreation Director and a related litigation threat. They were advised that only the information in the termination letter can be legally disclosed, and that the city's personnel policy prohibits payout of vacation time for cause. No formal decisions were made; the council returned to open session.

• Entered closed session to consult with city attorney on potential litigation (5-0)
• Returned to open session after closed discussion (5-0)

City Council

The Morehead City Council is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on three ordinances: closing part of Taylor Boulevard, amending the condotel definition to allow restaurants/bars, and revising access standards for streets and driveways. They will also consider a new fee schedule, a police extra-duty services contract, and several consent agenda items including budget amendments and a street closure for the Christmas parade.

• Public hearing: Ordinance 2022-O-11 to permanently close southern Taylor Blvd between Brooks Ave and Hwy 70
• Public hearing: Ordinance 2022-O-14 to amend condotel definition to allow full-service restaurant/bar on premises
• Public hearing: Ordinance 2022-O-15 to revise access standards for alleys, private streets, limited streets, shared driveways
• Consider adoption of FY 2022-2023 fee schedule
• Consider approval of Extra-Duty Solutions proposal for police extra-duty services

The Morehead City Council approved a new FY2022-2023 fee schedule, awarded a $13.8 million grant package to McDavid and Associates for four projects, and authorized an agreement with Extra-Duty Solutions to manage off-duty police services. The council also adopted several zoning amendments, including allowing full-service restaurants in condotels and clarifying access standards for alleys and shared driveways. A resolution declaring a portion of Horton Drive abandoned passed 4-1 over a councilmember's objection.

• Adopted FY2022-2023 Fee Schedule as presented and corrected (5-0)
• Awarded RFQ for four grant projects to McDavid and Associates (5-0)
• Approved Extra-Duty Solutions agreement for off-duty police services (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-0-14 allowing full-service restaurant/bar in condotels (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-0-15 revising access definitions for alleys, private streets, limited streets, and shared driveways (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-59 declaring portion of Horton Drive abandoned (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-0-11 permanently closing southern portion of Taylor Boulevard (5-0)
• Consent agenda approved including budget amendments, floodplain plan update, and Christmas parade street closure (5-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Morehead City Town Council with a single agenda item: a closed session to consult with the city attorney about potential litigation, as permitted by state law. No other business is scheduled, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(3) to consult with city attorney on potential litigation

The council met in special session solely to enter closed session under state law to consult with the city attorney on potential litigation. No substantive decisions were made in open session. The meeting was entirely procedural.

• Entered closed session to consult with city attorney on potential litigation (5-0)
• Returned to open session and adjourned without any public votes on substantive matters

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment scheduled for September 22, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider two amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). One request by A-Team Enterprises would remove a restriction on full-service restaurants or bars in condominium hotels/condotels. The other is a city-initiated amendment to revise access-related definitions and standards, including alleys, private streets, limited streets, and shared driveways. The board will also elect a vice chairperson and review minutes and monthly reports.

• Public hearing on A-Team Enterprises request to amend UDO Section 2-2 to delete language prohibiting full-service restaurant or bar in condotel premises
• City-initiated amendment to UDO Sections 2-2, 4-24, 9-4, 9-9, 16-2, 16-12 to revise access definitions and add standards for limited streets and shared driveways
• Election of vice chairperson
• Approval of draft June 2022 minutes
• Review of June and July 2022 development reports

The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance that would remove the prohibition on full-service restaurants and bars in condominium hotels/condotels in the Office and Professional district. The board also unanimously recommended approval of a separate city-initiated amendment to revise access-related definitions and standards, including alleys, private streets, limited streets, and shared driveways. Both recommendations will go to the City Council for a public hearing on October 11, 2022.

• Recommended approval of UDO amendment to allow full-service restaurants in condotels (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO amendment revising access standards for alleys, private streets, limited streets, and shared driveways (unanimous)
• Elected Diana Tootle as Vice Chairperson for remainder of 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted June 21, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council will hold its regular meeting on September 13, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine items, new business items such as applying for a stormwater construction grant, reinstating HSA retiree contributions, awarding a city manager search service contract, and increasing micro-purchase thresholds. The council will also consider a resolution to close part of Taylor Boulevard and ratify actions taken during the COVID-19 state of emergency.

• Resolution 2022-R-53: Authorize application for stormwater construction grant from NC Division of Water Infrastructure
• Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-37: Approve HSA retiree contribution reinstatement
• Award of City Manager Search Service Provider (RFP FI2023-001)
• Resolution 2022-R-52: Declare intent to consider permanent closing of southern portion of Taylor Boulevard between Brooks Avenue and Highway 70
• Resolution 2022-R-41: Authorize increase in micro-purchase thresholds

The council unanimously approved applying for a $5 million NCDEQ stormwater construction grant to mitigate issues along Calico Creek from 20th Street westward. They also reinstated retiree HSA contributions, awarded a city manager search contract to Baker Tilly, and authorized the interim city manager to assist with a $7.4 million affordable housing grant application for Elijah's Landing. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved Resolution 2022-R-53 authorizing $5M NCDEQ stormwater grant application for Calico Creek (4-0)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-37 reinstating retiree HSA contributions (4-0)
• Awarded city manager search contract to Baker Tilly (4-0)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-38 transferring $40,000 for search services (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-41 increasing micro-purchase thresholds to align with state law (4-0)
• Authorized interim city manager to assist with $7.4M CDBG-DR grant application for Elijah's Landing affordable housing (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 15 items (4-0)
• Approved August 9, 2022 closed session minutes as amended (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Morehead City Board of Adjustment scheduled for August 25, 2022, has been cancelled.

City Council

This agenda is only procedural boilerplate, listing a special town council meeting on Monday, July 18, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall, 1100 Bridges Street. No specific items for decision or discussion are provided.

The Morehead City Town Council met in a special session solely to enter a closed session under state law to protect attorney-client privilege and discuss a prospective public officer's qualifications. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the council unanimously voted to enter and exit the closed session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (4-0)
• Approved motion to return to open session (4-0)

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board meeting scheduled for August 16, 2022, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. Contact the Planning and Inspections Department for questions.

• Meeting cancelled

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to hear a case regarding a Special Use Permit. The board will determine if boat storage is permitted at 5621 Highway 70.

• Special Use Permit request by Kyle McCarty for boat storage at 5621 Highway 70

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council held its regular meeting on August 9, 2022, taking action on a range of items. They adopted several budget ordinance amendments, endorsed upcoming waterfront events, approved a license agreement for Big Rock Stadium, and adopted an ordinance amending golf cart regulations. The council also approved a Community Development Block Grant application and an EMS debt collection contract.

• Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-33 and Capital Project Amendments 2022-34 and 2022-35
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-46 endorsing NC Seafood Festival (Sept 30-Oct 2)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-47 endorsing Open King Mackerel Tournament (Oct 12-16)
• Approved license agreement with Riverfront Sports and Entertainment for Big Rock Stadium
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-O-10 amending golf cart permit term, late fee, and penalties

City Council

This agenda covers only a Town Council closed session. No public business, decisions, or discussion items are listed, so the meeting is procedural and not open to the public.

The Morehead City Town Council held a closed session on August 9, 2022, to consult with the attorney, as permitted by state law. During the session, they discussed the July 12, 2022 closed session minutes and agreed to remove the phrase 'or planned action' from the wording. The council then returned to open session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered closed session to consult with attorney (5-0)
• Agreed to remove 'or planned action' from July 12, 2022 closed session minutes
• Returned to open session (5-0)

City Council

The Morehead City Council will hold a regular meeting with a presentation on the Sugarloaf Island Stabilization Project, followed by a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including minutes, financial reports, and budget amendments. The council will also hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application for neighborhood revitalization and consider new business items such as a beach access grant application, a debt collection proposal, and an auction of surplus property.

• Sugarloaf Island Stabilization Project report
• Public hearing on CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization funding application
• Budget Ordinance Amendments 2022-33, 2022-34, and 2022-35
• Ordinance 2022-O-10 amending golf cart permit terms and fees
• License agreement with Riverfront Sports and Entertainment for Big Rock Stadium

The council voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution 2022-R-45, authorizing the town to apply for a $4.1 million Community Development Block Grant for the Elijah's Landing affordable housing project, a 168-unit multifamily development. The council also approved a debt collection contract with Bull City Financial for uncollected EMS bills, adopted a golf cart ordinance with new fees and penalties, and authorized the sale of surplus equipment via online auction. A proposed downtown waterfront walkway extension was withdrawn after staff recommended against it due to unresolved property control issues.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-45 approving CDBG grant application for Elijah's Landing affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved engagement of Bull City Financial for EMS debt collection services (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-O-10 amending golf cart regulations with $50 registration fee, late fee, and penalty structure (5-0)
• Approved license agreement with Riverfront Sports and Entertainment for Big Rock Stadium use (4-1; Horton opposed)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-33 for EMS cost study update, contingent on receipt by Dec. 31, 2022 (4-1; Horton opposed)
• Authorized sale of surplus equipment via House Auction Company online auction (5-0)
• Directed staff to withdraw final application for $300,000 waterfront walkway extension grant (5-0)
• Reappointed Councilmember Taylor to Eastern Carolina Council and appointed him to Hwy 70 Corridor Commission (5-0)

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider renewing the license agreement with Riverfront Sports and Entertainment Inc., the operator of the MHC Marlins. The agenda includes only this item and adjournment, with the proposed agreement attached as a document.

• Consider renewal of Riverfront Sports and Entertainment Inc. license agreement
• Proposed 2022 MHC Marlins licensee agreement (final version)

The Morehead City Town Council held a special meeting to review the proposed renewal license agreement with Riverfront Sports and Entertainment, Inc. for Big Rock Stadium/O'Neal Field. No final decision was made; the council directed staff to continue negotiations, agreed by consensus to include the adjacent house in the agreement, and authorized the city manager to approve non-baseball events. The agreement is expected to be presented at the August 9, 2022, council meeting.

• Allowed public comments at special meeting (5-0)
• Agreed by consensus to include adjacent house in the license agreement
• Authorized city manager to approve non-baseball events at the stadium
• Directed staff to finalize agreement for August 9, 2022, council meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider a special use permit request for boat storage at 5621 Highway 70. Additionally, the Board is scheduled to approve an order denying a special-use permit for a structure alteration at 303 Georgia Avenue.

• Special Use Permit request for boat storage at 5621 Highway 70
• Approval of denial order for alteration and expansion of nonconforming use at 303 Georgia Avenue

City Council

This agenda is minimal and contains only the meeting notice for a special Town Council meeting. No specific agenda items are listed, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the details are not provided in this document.

The Morehead City Town Council unanimously approved an employment contract with Christopher S. Turner to serve as interim city manager, effective immediately and ending no later than July 20, 2023. Turner waived use of a city vehicle and expense reimbursement, and the contract limits his work to no more than 1,000 hours per year. The council also addressed community rumors about former manager Ryan Eggleston, stating he was a good manager and the rumors were unwarranted.

• Approved employment contract with Christopher S. Turner as interim city manager (5-0)
• Set contract term from July 20, 2022 to no later than July 20, 2023
• Limited interim manager work to no more than 1,000 hours per year
• Turner waived use of city vehicle and expense reimbursement

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board meeting scheduled for July 19, 2022, has been cancelled. This notice is procedural only, with no items to be discussed or decided. Contact the Planning and Inspections Department for questions.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

This agenda is for a closed session of the Morehead City Town Council. No public business items are listed, and the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for the closed meeting.

In a closed session, the Morehead City Town Council unanimously agreed to select Christopher Turner as interim city manager, following advice that the city was acting illegally without one. The council also scheduled a special meeting for July 20, 2022, to formally take action in open session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Selected Christopher Turner as interim city manager (consensus, 4-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for July 20, 2022, to formally appoint interim manager

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council approved routine financial reports, budget amendments, and tax matters, and adopted several resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include accepting a $2,482,446 state grant for stormwater drainage improvements, adopting a police services agreement with a housing authority, and approving a site plan revision for Inlet Cove Townhomes. The meeting also included a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approved $2,482,446 NCEM Disaster Relief and Mitigation Fund grant for stormwater improvements along Shepard Street between South 8th and South 10th Streets
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-44 authorizing interlocal agreement with Eastern Carolina Regional Housing Authority for police services
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-O-09 approving Inlet Cove Townhomes site plan revision at 200 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-43 adopting Reasonable Maintenance Report addendum to Core Land Use Plan
• Approved $12,559.70 tax overpayment notice and $7,204.59 in refunds for June 2022

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several routine consent agenda items, including budget amendments and tax reports. Public hearings are scheduled for a site plan revision for Inlet Cove townhomes and adoption of a reasonable maintenance report for the Core Land Use Plan. New business includes accepting a $2,482,446 state grant for stormwater drainage improvements along Shepard Street. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a personnel matter.

• Consider $2,482,446 NCEM disaster relief grant for stormwater improvements between South 8th and South 10th Streets along Shepard Street
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2022-O-09 for Inlet Cove townhomes at 200 Olde Town Yacht Club Drive (site plan revision)
• Adopt Resolution 2022-R-43 for reasonable maintenance report addendum to Core Land Use Plan
• Adopt budget ordinance amendments 2022-31 and 2022-32
• Approve interlocal agreement with Eastern Carolina Regional Housing Authority for police services (Resolution 2022-R-44)

The Morehead City Town Council unanimously appointed Daniel Williams as acting city manager after the recent termination of the city manager, a decision that drew public criticism and councilmember dissent. The council also approved a $2.48 million stormwater grant, adopted a Reasonable Maintenance Report, and approved a site plan revision for Inlet Cove Townhomes. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Appointed Daniel Williams as acting city manager (5-0)
• Approved $2,482,446 NCEM Disaster Relief and Mitigation Fund grant for stormwater improvements on Shepard Street (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-43, Reasonable Maintenance Report (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-O-09, Inlet Cove Townhomes site plan revision (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and tax reports (5-0)
• Approved June 14, 2022 closed session minutes (5-0)
• Entered closed session for attorney-client privilege and prospective public officer consideration (5-0)

City Council

This is a special town council meeting with no substantive agenda items listed; the agenda contains only the meeting time and location, indicating it is procedural boilerplate.

The Morehead City Town Council held a special meeting solely to decide the future employment of City Manager Ryan Eggleston. After a motion to allow public comments was denied (2-3), Councilmember Ballou moved to terminate Eggleston effective immediately and pay severance per his contract. The motion carried 3-2, with Taylor and Warrender opposed. Eggleston then read a prepared statement thanking the council and staff, and noting the 'toxicity' in city government.

• Denied motion to allow public comments (2-3)
• Approved termination of City Manager Ryan Eggleston effective immediately with severance per contract (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)

City Council

This agenda is for a special Town Council meeting on July 5, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall. The agenda contains only the meeting time and location, with no listed agenda items, indicating it is procedural boilerplate.

The Morehead City Town Council held a special meeting solely to enter a closed session to discuss a personnel matter under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6). No substantive decisions were made; the council voted unanimously to enter and exit the closed session and to schedule a follow-up special meeting on July 7, 2022, to take action on the personnel matter.

• Entered closed session for personnel discussion (5-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for July 7, 2022 (5-0)
• Instructed clerk to publish notice of special meeting

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Morehead City Board of Adjustment scheduled for June 23, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board will consider two development requests: a revision to the Inlet Cove townhome master plan at 200 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive, and an alternate landscape plan for a 92-bed assisted living facility at 3822 Galantis Drive. The board will also review a reasonable maintenance report for the Core Land Use Plan to ensure compliance with NC General Statute 160D. The agenda includes standard items like minutes and monthly reports.

• Site development master plan revision for Inlet Cove townhomes at 200 Olde Towne Yacht Club Drive (PIN # 639500696558000)
• Alternate landscape plan for Embassy of Morehead City, a 92-bed assisted living facility on 5.57 acres at 3822 Galantis Drive
• Review of reasonable maintenance report for Core Land Use Plan per NC General Statute 160D
• Minutes from May 17, 2022
• Monthly development report for April 2022

The Morehead City Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a site development master plan revision for Inlet Cove Townhomes, contingent on the pool being private and storage units remaining accessory. The board also approved an alternate landscape plan for The Embassy of Morehead City and recommended adoption of the Reasonable Maintenance Report.

• Recommended approval of Inlet Cove master plan revision (unanimous)
• Approved alternate landscape plan for The Embassy of Morehead City (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Reasonable Maintenance Report (unanimous)

City Council

The Town Council met to adopt the annual budget ordinance for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The session also included decisions on unified development ordinance amendments and various capital project budget updates.

• Adopted FY2022/2023 Annual Budget Ordinance 2022-30.1
• Approved $87,692.40 for Highway 24 Lift Station Project expansion
• Amended Unified Development Ordinance to reduce front yard setback requirements in specific districts
• Added 'Transitional Family Home' as a Special Use in the Downtown Commercial District
• Approved renewal contract with GFL

City Council

This agenda is for a closed session of the Morehead City Town Council. It contains no listed agenda items, indicating the meeting is limited to closed-session business and no public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

The Morehead City Town Council reached a consensus, with Councilmember Horton opposed, to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an offer to purchase land off Highway 70 West for a future Fire Station #3. The property, offered at $600,000, consists of three parcels, with one in city limits and two in the ETJ. The offer will include a 120-day investigation period for surveys, studies, and title search. The council also entered closed session to discuss the land purchase and a personnel matter, then returned to open session.

• Instructed City Attorney to prepare land purchase offer for Fire Station #3 (consensus, Horton opposed)
• Entered closed session for land negotiation and personnel matter (5-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)

City Council

The provided agenda is for a closed session of the Morehead City Council. No specific topics or items for discussion were listed in the document.

The Town Council met in closed session to discuss real estate acquisition strategy and a personnel matter. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the personnel decision was deferred to the City Manager.

• Entered closed session to discuss land acquisition and personnel (5-0)
• Deferred personnel decision to City Manager Eggleston
• Returned to open session after closed discussion (5-0)

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings on the FY 2022-2023 annual budget and various capital project budget amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning text amendments, water and sewer expansion projects, and local event endorsements.

• Public hearing for FY 2022-2023 Annual Budget Ordinance 2022-30.1
• Ordinance 2022-O-07 regarding front yard setback requirements in R5, R5S, R7, and R10 districts
• Ordinance 2022-O-08 to include 'Transitional Family Home' definition in the UDO
• Budget Ordinance 2022-29 for the Highway 24 Water and Sewer Expansion Project
• Resolution 2022-R-37 endorsing the NC Ducks Unlimited Billfish Tournament

The Morehead City Town Council adopted the FY2022-2023 annual budget of $30,331,415 with no tax increase, keeping the property tax rate at $0.38 per $100 valuation. The council also approved two zoning text amendments, including one to reduce front yard setbacks for certain lots and another to allow transitional family homes as a special use in the downtown commercial district. Several other items were approved, including a riparian rights lease, an encroachment request, water and sewer improvements, and a street closure for a July 4th event. Two items related to purchasing policies were tabled for further review.

• Adopted FY2022-2023 budget of $30,331,415 with no tax increase (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-O-07 reducing front yard setback for three-sided lots in R5, R5S, R7, R10 districts (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-O-08 defining 'Transitional Family Home' and allowing as special use in downtown commercial district (5-0)
• Approved 5-year lease of riparian rights at 3rd Street to Leeward Harbor Homeowner's Inc. (5-0)
• Approved encroachment at 208 North 11th Street for projecting awnings (5-0)
• Approved water and sewer lift station expansion on Hwy 24 with city cost of $87,692.40 (5-0)
• Approved signage for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 2022-R-41 and amended Purchasing & Contracting Policy for further review (5-0)

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council met in closed session on May 31, 2022, during a budget meeting to conduct the city manager's annual performance evaluation. The council voted unanimously to enter and later exit the closed session, with no other substantive decisions recorded in these minutes.

• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matter (5-0)
• Returned to open session after closed discussion (5-0)

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council is holding a budget meeting to review a fire/EMS cost study presentation and conduct final budget discussions. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss a personnel matter, per state law. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Fire/EMS cost study presentation
• Final budget discussions
• Closed session for personnel matter under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(A)(6)

Board of Adjustment

The meeting scheduled for May 26, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda listed a special-use permit request for boat storage and an order for a denied permit.

• Special-use permit request by Kyle McCarty for boat storage at 5621 Highway 70
• Order for the denial of a special-use permit for 303 Georgia Avenue

City Council

The Town Council is holding a budget meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss a personnel matter.

• Discussion of FY2022-2023 budget
• Closed session regarding a personnel matter

The Morehead City Town Council held its third budget meeting, reviewing departmental budgets and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan. They agreed by consensus to add $25,000 for Community Beautification and reduce the American Legion request to $2,000. They also decided to return $160,000 in stormwater funds to the Water & Sewer Fund and discussed vehicle replacements and capital projects. No final budget was adopted at this meeting.

• Added $25,000 for Community Beautification (consensus)
• Reduced American Legion funding to $2,000, paid $1,000 per team (consensus)
• Returned $160,000 stormwater funds to Water & Sewer Fund (consensus)
• Approved agenda amendment to add closed session (5-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel matter (5-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board will review several development-related requests, including amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) regarding front yard setbacks and a new definition for 'Homeless Family Home', preliminary and final plat approvals for subdivisions, and an alternate landscape plan for a multi-use establishment. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive monthly reports.

• UDO amendment to reduce front yard setback for lots with frontage on three sides in R5, R5S, R7, R10 districts
• UDO amendment to add definition for 'Homeless Family Home' and allow as permitted use in CD district
• Preliminary plat for Calico, 63-lot single-family development at 1601 North 20th Street
• Final plat for Peltier Point, 6 single-family units at 4700 South Shore Drive
• Alternate landscape plan for Kimeplex Park, 20-unit multi-use at 788 Highway 24

The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of two Unified Development Ordinance text amendments: one to reduce front yard setback requirements for certain lots with multiple frontages, and another to add a 'Transitional Family Home' definition and allow it as a special use in the Downtown Commercial district. The Board also approved preliminary plat for the 80-lot Calico subdivision and final plat for the six-lot Peltier Point subdivision, and approved an alternate landscape plan for Kimeplex Park.

• Recommended approval of UDO text amendment to reduce front yard setback for lots with three frontages (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO text amendment adding 'Transitional Family Home' as special use in CD district (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Calico, 80-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Peltier Point, 6-lot subdivision, contingent on surety and fees (unanimous)
• Approved alternate landscape plan for Kimeplex Park (unanimous)

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council is meeting in closed session. The agenda contains no public business items, only the closed session itself.

The Morehead City Town Council entered a closed session on May 17, 2022, to discuss personnel matters, as permitted by state law. The motion to enter closed session was unanimous (5-0), and the council returned to open session at 6:28 p.m. No substantive decisions were made in the closed session minutes.

• Entered closed session to discuss personnel matters (5-0)
• Returned to open session at 6:28 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

This agenda is for a closed session of the Morehead City Town Council. No public business, decisions, or discussion items are listed, so the meeting is procedural and not open to the public.

• Closed session only; no public agenda items

The Morehead City Town Council held a closed session on May 10, 2022, to consult with the Town Attorney under state law. The only substantive action was a unanimous vote to enter closed session; no decisions were made in open session. The minutes note that the Leeward Harbor Homeowner's Association signed a lease agreement and council action was taken to initiate the approval process, but no specific vote or outcome is recorded.

• Entered closed session to consult with Town Attorney (5-0)
• Returned to open session after closed session (5-0)

City Council

The Town Council will review the scope of work and budget for the Sugarloaf Island Stabilization Project, including a memorandum of understanding with the North Carolina Coastal Federation. The body will also consider a lease agreement for the Morehead City Marlins at Big Rock Stadium and a voluntary demolition agreement program. Routine consent items include budget amendments for American Rescue Plan grants and street closures for local events.

• Consider acceptance of scope of work and annual budget for Sugarloaf Island Stabilization Project
• Consider approval of MOU with North Carolina Coastal Federation for Sugarloaf Island project
• Consider approval of Morehead City Marlins lease agreement for Big Rock Stadium
• Consider approval of proposed Voluntary Demolition Agreement and Demolition Payment Plan Program
• Adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-26 in support of Sugarloaf Island Stabilization Project

The Morehead City Town Council approved the NCDPS agreement and budget for the Sugarloaf Island Stabilization Project, along with a related MOU with the NC Coastal Federation. The council also approved a voluntary demolition program, selected PB Mares as auditor, and deferred the Marlins lease for further review.

• Approved NCDPS Agreement 2021-2023 and Exhibit A for Sugarloaf Island Stabilization (5-0)
• Approved MOU with NC Coastal Federation and Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-26 (5-0)
• Deferred Marlins lease agreement to June 14, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Selected PB Mares, LLP as audit services firm (5-0)
• Approved Voluntary Demolition Agreement and Demolition Payment Plan Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-33 endorsing powerboat events Sept 7-11, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved advertising board vacancies with June 10, 2022 deadline (3-0)
• Approved seeking legislation for derelict boat enforcement (5-0)

City Council

This agenda is for a closed session of the Morehead City Town Council. No public business items are listed; the meeting is procedural and closed to the public.

The Morehead City Town Council met in closed session on May 10, 2022, to consult with the Town Attorney regarding the Murrell lawsuit. No formal decisions were made in open session; the only actions were entering and exiting the closed session, both approved unanimously. The minutes were later released in part in 2023 and 2024.

• Entered closed session to consult with Town Attorney (5-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)

City Council

The Town Council approved multiple budget ordinance amendments and a scope of work for the Sugarloaf Island Stabilization Project. The meeting also included resolutions endorsing various local events and authorizing a street closure on North 5th Street.

• Approved Budget Ordinance Amendments 2022-23, 2022-24, and 2022-25
• Approved Sugarloaf Island Stabilization Project scope of work, budget, and agreement with NC Department of Public Safety
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-35 authorizing North 5th Street closure on June 18, 2022
• Accepted $5,819.37 in Ad Valorem Tax overpayments for April 2022
• Approved the selection of Stewart as the Town’s ADA Evaluation and Transition Plan Consultant

City Council

This is a budget meeting of the Morehead City Town Council. The agenda is minimal and contains no specific budget details or action items, so the meeting is likely to involve discussion of the town's budget.

The Morehead City Town Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed FY2023 budget, which totals $3,031,415 and includes no tax or utility rate increases. The budget includes a 4.7% COLA and 0-3% merit increases for employees, new positions such as an Administrative Assistant and Grant Writer, and a one-time use of fund balance for capital improvements. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion and review.

• Reviewed proposed FY2023 budget totaling $3,031,415 (no vote)
• Noted budget includes no tax or utility rate increases
• Discussed adding Administrative Assistant and Grant Writer positions (no decision)
• Discussed adding part-time police and animal control officers (no decision)
• Instructed staff to request $50,000 from Carteret County for library support
• Scheduled special council meeting for May 31, 2022 to review Fire/EMS Cost Study

Board of Adjustment

The Morehead City Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for April 28, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 19, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. Contact the Planning and Inspections Department for questions.

• Meeting cancelled
• Contact: Planning and Inspections Department, 1100 Bridges Street, Morehead City, NC, (252) 726-6848 ext. 103

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council held its regular meeting on April 12, 2022, taking action on a wide range of items. They approved rezoning at 500 Friendly Road, adopted several budget ordinance amendments, and endorsed multiple fishing tournaments and community events. The council also approved placing 'In God We Trust' on City Hall, discussed EMS collections, and authorized a special event fee policy.

• Rezoned 500 Friendly Road and adjacent parcel from MA-CZ to RMF-CZ
• Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendments 2022-15, 2022-17, 2022-18, 2022-19, 2022-20, 2022-21, 2022-22
• Approved purchase of Pierce Custom Aerial Tower Truck
• Awarded street paving bid to Thomas Simpson Construction
• Approved placing 'In God We Trust' on council chambers and City Hall exterior

City Council

The Morehead City Council meeting on April 12, 2022, consists only of a scheduled closed session. No public agenda items or specific topics were provided in the document.

The Morehead City Town Council met in closed session on April 12, 2022, to consult with the Town Attorney under attorney-client privilege. The only substantive matter discussed was the ongoing Murrell lawsuit, which has been extended to include the arcade vendor present at the time of the alleged accident. No formal decisions were made in open session; the council returned to open session at 8:14 p.m.

• Entered closed session at 7:41 p.m. to consult with Town Attorney (4-0)
• Returned to open session at 8:14 p.m. (5-0)

City Council

This agenda covers only a closed session of the Morehead City Town Council; no public business items are listed. The meeting is procedural and offers no details on topics to be discussed.

• Closed session only; no public agenda items listed

The Morehead City Town Council met in closed session on April 12, 2022, to consult with the Town Attorney. They reviewed a mutual settlement agreement from the Webb Library and Bowen Estate, and a consent order regarding control of Evans Street in the Poag matter, but no formal decisions were recorded on these items. The council also decided to keep the March 8, 2022 closed session minutes as presented, despite a councilmember's concern about seawall maintenance obligations.

• Entered closed session to consult with Town Attorney (4-0)
• Kept March 8, 2022 closed session minutes as presented (majority)
• Returned to open session (5-0)

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items, followed by public hearings on a rezoning at 500 Friendly Road and a site plan for Peltier Point. Old and new business include purchasing a fire truck, awarding bids for lift station rehabilitation and street paving, and discussing EMS collections and special event fees.

• Rezoning of 500 Friendly Road and adjacent parcel from conditional zoning to RMF district
• Purchase of Pierce Custom Aerial Tower Truck with budget amendments 2022-17 and 2022-18
• Award of rehabilitation bids for Lift Station #6 and #7 with budget amendments 2022-21 and 2022-22
• Street paving bid award
• Additional $35,000 for library roof replacement (budget amendments 2022-19 and 2022-20)

The Morehead City Town Council approved the purchase of a Pierce Custom Aerial Ladder Truck for $1,832,000 plus $2,056 in tax and title work, with the form of payment to be determined later. They also adopted budget amendments to support the purchase and authorized a letter to Carteret County requesting a contribution from the Fire Tax Reserve Fund. The council approved several other items, including rezoning 500 Friendly Road, a site development master plan for Peltier Point, and various contracts and resolutions.

• Approved purchase of Pierce Custom Aerial Ladder Truck for $1,832,000 plus $2,056 (4-0)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendments 2022-17 and 2022-18 for truck purchase (4-0)
• Rezoned 500 Friendly Road and adjacent parcel to RMF District (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-16 amending Core Land Use Plan to High Density Residential (4-0)
• Approved Site Development Master Plan for Peltier Point at 4700 South Shore Drive (4-0)
• Awarded Lift Station #6 and #7 rehabilitation bids to KRS Construction ($785,000 total) (4-0)
• Awarded street paving contract to Thomas Simpson Construction (not to exceed $500,000) (4-0)
• Approved additional $35,000 for library roof replacement (4-0)

City Council

The Morehead City Council is holding a special budget meeting to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget. The agenda contains only the call to order, budget discussions, and adjournment, with no specific items or dollar amounts listed.

• Special budget meeting for budget discussions

The Morehead City Town Council held a special budget meeting to review the proposed FY2022-2023 budget. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, covering revenue, expenses, and priority goals. The next budget workshop is scheduled for May 10, 2022.

• No formal decisions made; budget review only

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider accepting the high bid for the property located at 706 Arendell Street. The meeting includes a decision regarding property option 1 and a rejection of property option 2.

• Acceptance of high bid for 706 Arendell Street (Property Option 1)
• Rejection of high bid for 706 Arendell Street (Property Option 2)

The Morehead City Town Council held a special meeting to consider the high bid for the property at 706 Arendell Street. The council unanimously approved Resolution 2022-R-27, Option #1, accepting the $802,500 bid from Ronald E. Lovings. The sale is scheduled to close by May 5, 2022, and the city must close within 30 days. The council also directed Public Services Director Daniel Williams to oversee the sale, donation, or disposal of furnishings left in the building, which are valued at less than $30,000.

• Approved Resolution 2022-R-27, Option #1, accepting high bid of $802,500 from Ronald E. Lovings for 706 Arendell St (5-0)
• Directed Public Services Director Daniel Williams to oversee sale, donation, or disposal of furnishings valued under $30,000

Board of Adjustment

The Morehead City Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for March 24, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board will review two development requests: a rezoning of two parcels on Friendly Road from conditional zoning to Residential Multifamily, which would require a Future Land Use Plan amendment, and a site development master plan and preliminary plat for a six-home subdivision called Peltier Point at 4700 South Shore Drive. The board will also approve minutes and hear staff reports.

• Rezone 500 Friendly Road and adjacent unaddressed parcel from MA-CZ and RMF-CZ to RMF district
• Rezoning requires amendment to Future Land Use Plan/Map
• Peltier Point: six single-family units at 4700 South Shore Drive, zoned PD
• Preliminary plat and site development master plan for Peltier Point
• Planning Board attendance and January development report

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council held its regular meeting on March 8, 2022, taking action on a range of items including rezoning requests, budget amendments, and equipment purchases. The council approved several rezonings, including one for 201 Arendell Street and a group of parcels on Gloria Dawn Road, and adopted a revised sketch plan for a 25-unit townhome development on Shepard Street. They also approved the purchase of three Ram 1500 trucks and a Cub Cadet mower, and tabled decisions on a fire truck and a land use plan amendment for 500 Friendly Road.

• Rezoned 201 Arendell Street from PM to DB district (Ordinance 2022-O-01)
• Approved revised sketch plan for 25-unit townhome development at 901 and 909 Shepard Street (Ordinance 2022-O-05)
• Rezoned 101, 103, 105 Gloria Dawn and three unaddressed parcels from I to CH district (Ordinance 2022-O-03)
• Approved purchase of three Ram 1500 trucks (Budget Ordinance 2022-11)
• Tabled purchase of Pierce Custom Aerial Town Truck until April 29, 2022

City Council

This agenda is for a closed session of the Morehead City Town Council. No public business items are listed, and the agenda is purely procedural.

In closed session, the Council discussed an offer from the A-Team to lease a waterfront easement for $1.8 million to extend a public boardwalk. Council directed the mayor to express interest if terms can be agreed and staff to seek grant funds. The Council also declined to lower the lease amount for Leeward Harbor, and heard updates on the Evans Street matter and Webb Library settlement.

• Instructed mayor to tell A-Team Council is interested in $1.8M easement lease if terms agreeable (consensus)
• Directed staff to seek grant funds for boardwalk construction (consensus)
• Agreed mayor will be sole spokesperson for Council (consensus)
• Declined to lower Leeward Harbor lease amount; five-year lease offer stands
• Moved to closed session under contract negotiation and attorney-client privilege (5-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)

City Council

The Morehead City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, including 201 Arendell Street, 901 & 909 Shepard Street, and Gloria Dawn Road properties, along with related land-use plan amendments. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, tax reports, budget amendments, and a lease agreement. New business includes purchases of trucks, a fire truck, and Christmas lights, plus a fireworks permit request.

• Rezone 201 Arendell Street from PM to DB district
• Rezone 101, 103, 105 Gloria Dawn Road from I to CH district
• Amend Core Land Use Plan for 500 Friendly Road to high density residential
• Purchase three Ram 1500 trucks and a Pierce aerial tower truck
• Approve lease agreement for Red Fish Grill as amended

City Council

This agenda is purely procedural, announcing a special meeting of the Morehead City Town Council on March 8, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

The Morehead City Town Council met in special session solely to enter a closed session, as permitted by state law, to discuss real property acquisition negotiations and consult with the Town Attorney under attorney-client privilege. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the council unanimously approved entering and later returning from the closed session, then adjourned.

• Entered closed session for real property negotiation and attorney consultation (5-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:58 p.m.

Board of Adjustment

The Board will consider a special-use permit for an alteration and expansion at 303 Georgia Avenue. Additionally, the Board will review an order regarding a self-service storage facility at 1017 North 20th Street.

• Special-use permit for alteration and expansion of nonconforming use/structure at 303 Georgia Avenue
• Approval of order for a self-service storage facility at 1017 North 20th Street

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council held a brief special meeting to adopt two budget ordinance amendments and a resolution rescheduling the auction of the 706 Arendell Street property. The meeting was largely procedural, with all items adopted as presented.

• Adopted Budget Ordinance amendment 2022-06
• Adopted Governmental Capital Project Budget Ordinance amendment 2022-07
• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-14 rescheduling auction of 706 Arendell Street property to March 24 – April 5, 2022

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider two budget ordinance amendments: Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-06 and Governmental Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-07. The council will also consider Resolution 2022-R-14, which amends the auction sale dates for the property at 706 Arendell Street. All items are listed as business items for consideration, meaning they may be adopted or discussed at the meeting.

• Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-06
• Adoption of Governmental Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-07
• Resolution 2022-R-14 amending auction sale dates for 706 Arendell Street
• Auction notice dated 02.20.2022 for the property sale

City Council

The Morehead City Council is meeting for a budget planning retreat, not a regular decision-making session. The agenda includes a review of 2021 goals and setting goals for 2022, with a document on FY 2021-2022 budget goals and priorities. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Review of 2021 goals
• FY 2021-2022 budget goals and priorities document
• 2022 goal setting

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider four rezoning requests and a revision to a sketch development plan. The requests include rezoning properties on Arendell Street, Friendly Road, and Gloria Dawn Road, as well as a plan revision for a 25-unit townhome development on Shepard Street. The board will also review minutes, attendance records, and monthly reports.

• Rezone 201 Arendell Street from PM (Port Maritime) to DB (Downtown Business) for Bogue Holding, LLC
• Rezone 500 Friendly Road and an unaddressed parcel from conditional zoning to RMF (Residential Multifamily) for Best Ventures, LLC
• Rezone 101, 103, and 105 Gloria Dawn Road and adjacent parcels from I (Industrial) to CH (Highway Commercial) for Bridges Park 1, LLC
• Revise sketch plan for a 25-unit townhome development with marina at 901 and 909 Shepard Street for Dockyard, LLC
• Review of draft minutes from 11/16/2021 and attendance/development reports

The Morehead City Planning Board recommended approval of a rezoning request for 201 Arendell Street from Port Maritime to Downtown Business (6-1), and approved a separate rezoning for 500 Friendly Road parcels to Residential Multifamily. The board also recommended approval of a rezoning for Gloria Dawn Road properties to Highway Commercial and a revised sketch plan for a townhome development at 901/909 Shepard Street. One rezoning request was tabled due to the applicant's absence.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 201 Arendell St from PM to DB (6-1)
• Tabled rezoning of 500 Friendly Road parcels to RMF (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Gloria Dawn Road parcels from I to CH (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of revised sketch plan for 25-unit townhome development at 901/909 Shepard St (4-2, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council approved several routine items, including tax reports, budget amendments, and resolutions honoring retiring officials. Notably, it authorized the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds for Elijah's Landing, approved a $25,000 allocation for Curb Market renovations, and adopted a tax compliance procedure. Several items were moved to new business or tabled.

• Authorized multifamily housing revenue bonds (Series 2022) for Elijah's Landing
• Approved $25,000 for Curb Market renovations and landscaping
• Adopted tax compliance procedure (Resolution 2022-R-12)
• Approved fee schedule amendment
• Endorsed Alive at Five events and Reelin' for Research fishing tournament

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council is meeting in closed session. The agenda contains no public business items, only the closed session itself.

The Morehead City Town Council met in closed session on February 8, 2022, to consult with the city attorney on pending legal matters. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were motions to enter and exit the closed session, both approved unanimously. The closed session covered updates on the Leeward Harbor lease offer, Webb Library settlement, and Sugarloaf Island appropriation.

• Entered closed session to consult with attorney (5-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)

City Council

The Council will review several items under the consent agenda, including budget ordinance amendments and property auction authorizations. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the issuance of multifamily housing revenue bonds for Elijah's Landing.

• Public hearing for Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Elijah's Landing), Series 2022
• Auction sale of real property at 706 Arendell Street
• Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-03 and Capital Project Amendment 2022-04
• Acceptance of $4,874.20 in tax overpayments for January 2022
• Resolution to accept donation of unimproved property at 100 South 30th Street

The Morehead City Town Council held its regular meeting on February 8, 2022, and took several actions. It unanimously adopted Resolution 2022-R-11 authorizing the issuance and sale of multifamily housing revenue bonds for the Elijah's Landing development, with the city acting as a pass-through agent and no financial obligation to the city. The council also approved grants for fire department radios, participation in the UNC School of Government Fellow Program, a contract with Resource Institute for flood resiliency projects, and a $25,000 allocation for Curb Market renovations. Several items were tabled or referred to committees, including a property donation and a lease renewal.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-R-11 authorizing multifamily housing revenue bonds for Elijah's Landing (5-0)
• Approved support for FEMA AFG and PCS grants for fire department radios (5-0)
• Approved participation in UNC School of Government Fellow Program and Budget Ordinance 2022-05 (4-1)
• Approved contract with Resource Institute for flood resiliency and stormwater management (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-03, removing lawn mower expenditure (5-0)
• Approved Curb Market renovations and allocated $25,000 (5-0)
• Tabled donation of property at 100 South 30th Street until March 8, 2022 (5-0)
• Referred Red Fish Grill lease renewal to Finance and Administration Committee (5-0)

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council held a special meeting to hear a presentation from the NC Coastal Federation and Sea & Shoreline on a proposed plan to use a $2 million state appropriation for erosion mitigation at Sugarloaf Island. No formal decisions were made; the council agreed that the NC Coastal Federation will lead a project team, including council and city manager representatives, to develop the design and master plan, with monthly updates to the council.

• Heard presentation on Sugarloaf Island erosion mitigation plan using $2M state funds
• Agreed NC Coastal Federation will lead project team with council and city manager representatives
• Noted project team will provide monthly updates to Council
• No formal votes or approvals taken

City Council

The council voted unanimously to cancel the February 3, 2022 auction of the former city hall property at 706 Arendell Street and to consider rescheduling it for March 3, 2022 at the February regular council meeting. The delay was requested by auctioneer Walter House due to illness preventing proper advertising.

• Cancelled auction of 706 Arendell Street scheduled for February 3, 2022 (5-0)
• Agreed to consider rescheduling auction to March 3, 2022 at February council meeting (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting scheduled for January 27, 2022, has been cancelled.

Planning Board

The January 18, 2022, Planning Board meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. Contact the Planning and Inspections Department for questions.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council held its regular meeting, swearing in Police Chief David Kelly and receiving the annual financial report. The council approved several routine items, including minutes, tax refunds, and budget amendments, while tabling a special events packet and fee schedule changes to February 8, 2022. A property donation resolution was tabled pending committee review.

• Swearing in of Police Chief David Kelly
• Accepted $22,333.33 in ad valorem tax overpayments for December 2021
• Adopted budget ordinance amendments 2022-01 and 2022-02
• Tabled fee schedule amendments to February 8, 2022
• Tabled donation of 100 South 30th Street property pending review

City Council

This agenda is for a closed session of the Morehead City Town Council. No public business items are listed; the meeting is limited to a closed session, the purpose of which is not specified in the agenda.

In closed session, the council directed the city attorney to finalize a settlement agreement with the Webb Memorial Library Trust and to offer a non-negotiable 5-year lease at market price to the Leeward Harbor Homeowners Association. Both actions were taken unanimously (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Directed attorney to finalize Webb Library settlement agreement (5-0)
• Directed attorney to offer 5-year market-rate lease to Leeward Harbor HOA as non-negotiable (5-0)

City Council

The Morehead City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a swearing-in ceremony for Police Chief David Kelly and a presentation of the annual financial report. The council will vote on a consent agenda with routine items, then consider several new business items, including a fee schedule amendment, a land donation on 30th Street, a taxpayer request for penalty release, and budget ordinance amendments.

• Swearing in of Police Chief David Kelly
• Presentation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ended June 30, 2021
• Consider Fee Schedule Amendment
• Consider Donation of Land on 30th Street (100 S 30th Street)
• Consider Budget Ordinance Amendments 2022-01 and 2022-02

The Morehead City Town Council met on January 11, 2022, and took several actions. They tabled the Special Event Consideration Packet, a fee schedule amendment, and a land donation pending further review. They approved a taxpayer penalty release, a contingency emergency budget amendment, and two budget ordinance amendments. The council also approved the FY 2022-2023 budget calendar and the December 14, 2021 closed session minutes.

• Tabled Special Event Consideration Packet to February meeting (5-0)
• Tabled Fee Schedule amendment to February 8, 2022 (4-1)
• Tabled land donation at 100 South 30th Street pending Public Services Committee review (5-0)
• Released late listing penalty of $259.26 for 4503 Country Club Road (5-0)
• Approved Contingency Emergency Budget Ordinance Amendment for $6,000 Shevans Park repairs (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 2022-01 for $47,860 traffic study (5-0)
• Adopted Governmental Capital Project Budget Ordinance 2022-02 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Budget Calendar (5-0)