Morehead City public meetings in 2024

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a preliminary plat review for a proposed 9-lot commercial subdivision at 5077 and 5043 Business Drive and an adjacent unaddressed parcel. The board will also consider draft November meeting minutes and receive monthly building reports. No other business items are listed.

• Preliminary plat review for a 9-lot commercial subdivision at 5077 and 5043 Business Drive and one abutting unaddressed parcel (Tax PINs 636601184022000, 636601271889000, 636601288120000) submitted by Tidewater Associates on behalf of Ramsey QOZB, LLC.

The Planning Board unanimously voted to table the preliminary plat review for a proposed 9-lot commercial subdivision at 5077 and 5043 Business Drive, after an adjacent property owner raised concerns about easement placement and requested time to seek legal counsel. The board will revisit the request at a future meeting, potentially with the City Attorney present. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled preliminary plat review for 9-lot commercial subdivision at 5077/5043 Business Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council met to review financial reports and adopt several ordinances. The body decided to officially change the city's registered name to Morehead City, North Carolina. Other actions included approving grant applications and changing the Library Manager position to full-time.

• Ordinance 2024-O-22: Removes "Town of" from the City's name in the Charter
• Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-29 adopted
• Resolution 2024-R-60: Application to Rural Building Reuse and Infrastructure Grant Program
• Resolution 2024-R-63: Application to Firefighters Grant Program
• Library Manager position changed from part-time to full-time

City Council

The Morehead City Council will consider a consent agenda and new business items at its regular meeting. Under the consent agenda, the council will vote on an ordinance to remove "Town of" from the city's name, making it simply "Morehead City, North Carolina." New business includes deciding whether to apply for two grant programs and discussing a request to change the Library Manager position from part-time to full-time.

• Adopt Ordinance 2024-O-22 to rename the city to Morehead City, North Carolina
• Consider Resolution 2024-R-60 for application to the Rural Building Reuse and Infrastructure Grant Program
• Consider Resolution 2024-R-63 for application to the FEMA Firefighters Grant Program
• Consider request to change the Library Manager from a part-time to a full-time position
• Adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-29

The Morehead City Town Council received an unmodified (clean) audit opinion for FY 2024, with one significant deficiency in water/sewer inventory reporting already corrected. The council unanimously adopted the consent agenda, approved a Firefighters Grant application, reclassified the Library Manager to full-time, and made Parks and Recreation Advisory Board appointments. All votes were unanimous (3-0) with two members absent.

• Adopted consent agenda including budget amendment 2024-29 and ordinance 2024-O-22 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-R-63 for Firefighters Grant application (3-0)
• Approved Library Manager reclassification from part-time to full-time (3-0)
• Reappointed Dewey Tran and Gloria McCarther, appointed Blake Barreto and Bradford Honeycutt to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (3-0)
• Approved and released November 12, 2024 closed session minutes (3-0)

Board of Adjustment

The December 5, 2024 regular meeting of the Morehead City Board of Adjustment has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

City Council

The Town Council is conducting day two of a strategic planning retreat. Members are discussing financial policy, economic impacts, and public infrastructure. The sessions cover water, sewer, streets, and parks.

• Strategy Session 4: Revenue, Expansion And Economic Impacts
• Strategy Session 5: Cultural, Entertainment, Placemaking (4th Street Docks)
• Strategy Session 6: Public Services, Water And Sewer
• Strategy Session 7: Public Services, Streets, Alleyways, Street Ends, Sidewalks And Bike And Pedestrian
• Strategy Session 8: Parks And Recreation, Leagues, Facilities And Services

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board will consider two amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance: one adjusting setback requirements for drystack storage and marina/boat storage parking, and another permitting shared driveways in minor subdivisions. The board will also review a sketch plan for a 3-lot commercial subdivision at 125 Arthur Farm Road. Additionally, the board will elect officers for 2025 and adopt the 2025 meeting calendar.

• Amendment to UDO Sections 14-24.1 and 20-3.3(L) for drystack storage setbacks and marina parking requirements
• Amendment to UDO Section 16-12.40 to allow shared driveways in minor subdivisions
• Sketch plan review for a 3-lot commercial subdivision at 125 Arthur Farm Road
• Election of officers for 2025
• Adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and a proposed charter amendment to change the city's official name. The body will also consider budget amendments and a permanent road closure on North 12th Street.

• Ordinance 2024-O-22 to remove 'Town Of' from the city's official name
• Rezoning of 1875 North 20th Street from R20 to CH-CZ
• Rezoning of 3807 Arendell Street and three adjacent parcels to OP District
• Rezoning of 4721 South Shore Drive and 407/409 Tennessee Avenue to R5S
• Proposed permanent closing of the western 20-foot edge of North 12th Street

City Council

The Town Council adopted several budget and capital project ordinance amendments and approved four separate rezoning requests. The body also authorized temporary street closures for the annual Christmas Parade and discussed removing "Town of" from the city's name.

• Rezoning of 1875 North 20th Street from R20 to CH-CZ
• Rezoning of 3807 Arendell Street and three adjacent parcels to OP District
• Rezoning of 4721 South Shore Drive and 407/409 Tennessee Avenue to R5S
• Temporary closure of Evans Street and portions of South 15th, 16th, and 17th Streets on Dec 14
• Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-27 and Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-28

City Council

This special meeting of the Morehead City Council has two new business items. The council will consider adopting Resolution 2024-R-54 to accept a $5,000,000 American Rescue Plan grant for the wastewater treatment plant mitigation project. They will also consider Resolution 2024-R-55 to donate surplus personal property to Burke County, North Carolina.

• Resolution 2024-R-54 accepting $5,000,000 ARPA grant for wastewater treatment plant mitigation project
• Resolution 2024-R-55 donating surplus personal property to Burke County, NC

City Council

The Town Council held a special meeting to adopt two resolutions. The body accepted a federal grant for infrastructure and authorized the donation of a surplus vehicle for disaster recovery.

• Resolution 2024-R-54: Accepting a $5,000,000 American Rescue Plan (ARP) grant for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Mitigation Project
• Resolution 2024-R-55: Declaring a 2018 Freightliner M2 Knuckleboom Truck as surplus and donating it to Burke County for Hurricane Helene recovery

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Morehead City Board of Adjustment scheduled for October 24, 2024, has been cancelled.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and vote on recommendations for four rezoning requests. The most notable is a request by Brightspeed to rezone 1875 N. 20th Street from single-family residential to highway commercial conditional zoning, along with a corresponding amendment to the Future Land Use Map. Other requests include rezoning parcels for Carteret Community College and two residential lot consolidations.

• Rezone 3807 Arendell St and three adjacent parcels from CH and O&P to O&P (Carteret Community College)
• Rezone 4721 South Shore Drive from R15 to R5S (Joseph Logan)
• Rezone 407 and 409 Tennessee Avenue from R20 to R5S (Phillip Lewis)
• Rezone 1875 N. 20th Street from R20 to CH-CZ (Brightspeed) with proposed uses including boat storage, communication services; also amend Future Land Use Map from 'Rural Residential' to 'Neighborhood Residential'
• Review of draft July minutes and August development report

City Council

The council approved routine items and a budget amendment, adopted a resolution to consider renaming the city to 'Morehead City' with a public hearing in November, and denied a request to close a portion of South Shore Drive. The meeting also included a closed session for legal and economic development matters.

• Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-26
• Adopted Resolution 2024-R-51 to consider removing 'Town of' from city name, sets public hearing for Nov. 12
• Denied request to permanently close western terminus of South Shore Drive (Termite Lane)
• Held closed session for attorney-client privilege and business location discussions

City Council

The Morehead City Council will vote on a consent agenda including routine approvals of minutes, finance and tax reports, a budget amendment (Ordinance 2024-26), and a resolution declaring intent to amend the city charter to remove the words 'Town of' from the city's name. Under new business, the council will consider a request to permanently close the western terminus of the eastern section of South Shore Drive, including an area known as Termite Lane. The meeting will include a closed session to consult with the city attorney on attorney-client privilege and discuss business location or expansion.

• Adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-26
• Adopt Resolution 2024-R-51 to consider removing 'Town of' from Morehead City's name
• Consider request to permanently close western terminus of South Shore Drive and Termite Lane
• Accept Finance Director, Tax Collection, and Grant Reports
• Closed session for attorney-client privilege and business location/expansion discussions

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Morehead City Board of Adjustment scheduled for September 26, 2024, has been cancelled.

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. Contact the Planning and Inspections Department for further information.

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council approved budget amendments and a lease agreement for property at 800 Shepard Street. The body also authorized the North Carolina Seafood Festival and temporary street closures for parades.

• Lease agreement with Trade Land Company, LLC for 800 Shepard Street for $42,000
• Settlement agreement with Woodrow Bryan Sandlin, Jr. for $2,500
• Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-24 and Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-25
• Resolution 2024-R-50 endorsing the North Carolina Seafood Festival (October 4-6, 2024)
• Ordinances 2024-O-15 and 2024-O-16 for temporary closure of Arendell Street

City Council

The Morehead City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving a 15-month lease for 800 Shepard Street at $42,000 plus taxes, settling a fire-code judgment for $2,500, and adopting budget amendments. A closed session is planned to discuss real property negotiations. New business includes planning board appointments.

• Amended lease agreement with Trade Land Company, LLC for 800 Shepard Street: 15-month term, $42,000 plus ad valorem taxes, with a 3% annual renewal option.
• Settlement agreement with Woodrow Bryan Sandlin, Jr. for $2,500 to resolve fire-code compliance and accrued fines.
• Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-24 and Governmental Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-25.
• Resolution 2024-R-50 endorsing the North Carolina Seafood Festival (Oct 4–6, 2024) on the Morehead City waterfront.
• Ordinances 2024-O-15 and 2024-O-16 temporarily closing Arendell Street for the Veterans Day and Christmas parades.

Board of Adjustment

The Morehead City Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a special-use permit request for boat storage at 5052 Highway 70 in the Highway Commercial District. The board will also vote on a previously discussed order granting a special-use permit for a food pantry at 3510 John Platt Drive in the Office & Professional District.

• Public hearing: special-use permit for boat storage at 5052 Highway 70 (CH Highway Commercial District)
• Unfinished business: approve order granting special-use permit for food pantry at 3510 John Platt Drive (O&P Office & Professional District)
• Consideration and determination of the boat storage case
• Approval of draft minutes from March 28, 2024

City Council

The Morehead City Council adopted resolutions authorizing staff to apply for and approve financing for a new Fire Station 3. They also adopted a capital project budget ordinance amendment.

• Adoption of Resolution 2024-R-45 authorizing staff to file financing application for new Fire Station 3
• Adoption of Resolution 2024-R-46 approving financing terms for new Fire Station 3
• Adoption of Governmental Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-23

City Council

The Morehead City Council holds a public hearing to consider financing for the construction of a new Fire Station #3. The council will vote on two resolutions: 2024-R-45 authorizing a financing application, and 2024-R-44 and $2024-23511 (sic) approving terms and a budget ordinance amendment. The new station is planned at 161 and 151 Brooks Avenue and 5234 Highway 70.

• Public hearing on financing for new Fire Station #3
• Resolution 2024-R-45 authorizing application for financing agreement
• Resolution 2024-R-46 approving financing terms and Governmental Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-23
• Proposed station locations: 161 and 151 Brooks Avenue and 5234 Highway 70

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board's scheduled meeting for August 20, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council approved multiple consent agenda items, including rezoning of 507 N. 12th Street from unzoned/CM to R5 Residential and 4610 Bridges Street from R5-CZ to OP Office & Professional. They also adopted budget ordinance amendments, approved a $42,000 one-year lease for 800 Shepard Street, and authorized financing for a 2022 Pierce Enforcer aerial tower truck.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-O-11 rezoning 507 N. 12th Street to Residential (R5) district
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-O-12 rezoning 4610 Bridges Street to Office & Professional (OP) district
• Approved lease agreement with Trade Land Company, LLC for 800 Shepard Street at $42,000 for one year
• Adopted resolutions authorizing financing for a 2022 Pierce Enforcer Custom Aerial Tower Truck
• Approved amendment to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan reclassifying Block 71 (900 block of Evans and Shepard Street) from Downtown Core to Downtown Residential

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on three land-use changes: reclassifying Block 71 from Downtown Core to Downtown Residential, rezoning 507 N. 12th Street from unzoned/Commercial Marina to Residential, and rezoning 4610 Bridges Street from Residential-Conditional Zoning to Office & Professional. The consent agenda includes routine approvals, a $42,000 lease for 800 Shepard Street, and resolutions authorizing financing for a 2022 Pierce Enforcer custom aerial tower truck.

• Lease agreement with Trade Land Company, LLC for 800 Shepard Street at $42,000 for one year plus ad valorem taxes
• Resolutions authorizing staff to file a financing application and approve terms for a 2022 Pierce Enforcer custom aerial tower truck
• Rezoning of 507 N. 12th Street from Unzoned/CM to R5 (Residential) district
• Rezoning of 4610 Bridges Street from R5-CZ to OP (Office & Professional) district
• Comprehensive Land Use Plan amendment to reclassify Block 71 from Downtown Core to Downtown Residential

Board of Adjustment

The Morehead City Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for July 25, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss an amendment to Resolution 2024-R-14. The proposed change would allow for alternate event dates for the Downtown Morehead City, Inc. "Alive At Five" events in the case of inclement weather.

• Adoption of Amended Resolution 2024-R-14 regarding "Alive At Five" weather dates

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two rezoning requests and a city-initiated amendment to the Morehead City Plan 2032. The first rezoning would change 507 N. 12th Street from Commercial Marina (CM) to Residential (R5). The second would change 4610 Bridges Street from Residential-Conditional Zoning (R5-CZ) to Office & Professional (OP). The plan amendment would reclassify Block 71 (the 900 block between Evans and Shepard Street) from Downtown Core to Downtown Residential on the Future Land Use Map.

• Rezoning of 507 N. 12th Street (PIN 638615524998000) from CM to R5
• Rezoning of 4610 Bridges Street (PIN 636611654316000) from R5-CZ to OP
• Amendment to Morehead City Plan 2032 to reclassify Block 71 from Downtown Core to Downtown Residential
• Consideration of draft May 2024 Planning Board minutes
• Review of attendance record and development report for May 2024

City Council

The City Council approved a $6.9 million construction contract for Fire Station #3 and awarded a design-build contract for the Big Rock Stadium Renovation. The council also adopted new ordinances regarding vessel mooring in city waters and the annexation of 5535 Highway 70. Additionally, budget amendments were passed to fund the Recreation Center Expansion Project.

• $6.9 million construction contract for Fire Station #3 with Hudson Brothers Construction Company
• Design-build contract award for Big Rock Stadium Renovation to Bobbitt Construction
• $75,000 concept design contract for Recreation Center Expansion Project to Daniels & Daniels Construction
• Ordinance regarding abandoned and derelict vessels, mooring, and anchoring in city waters
• Annexation of 5535 Highway 70

Board of Adjustment

The regular meeting of the Morehead City Board of Adjustment scheduled for June 27, 2024, has been cancelled.

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 18, 2024, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Council adopted the FY2024-2025 Annual Budget Ordinance along with a new fee schedule and various fund amendments. Significant land use decisions included approving a 118-unit multifamily development at 301 Highway 24 and an annexation for 5535 Highway 70. The Council also awarded contracts for disaster recovery monitoring services and the Parks and Recreation Center Renovation Project.

• Adoption of FY2024-2025 Annual Budget Ordinance and new fee schedule
• Rezoning 301 Highway 24 to allow a proposed 118-unit multifamily development
• Application for $316,030.00 Port Security Grant with a $79,007.50 local match
• Awarding of Design-Build contract for the Parks and Recreation Center Renovation Project
• Rezoning near Arthur Farm Road and Old Airport Road from residential to highway commercial

City Council

The Council will hold public hearings on the FY2024-2025 annual budget ordinances and fee schedule. They will also consider rezoning requests for a 118-unit multifamily development at 301 Highway 24 and a commercial area near Arthur Farm Road.

• Rezoning of 301 Highway 24 for a proposed 118-unit multifamily development
• Adoption of FY2024-2025 annual budget ordinances and fee schedule
• $316,030 Port Security Grant application with a $79,007.50 local match
• Rezoning of land between Arthur Farm Road and Old Airport Road to commercial
• New ordinance regarding abandoned and derelict vessels in city waters

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Morehead City Town Council, held as Budget Workshop #3. The council will continue its budget discussion, reviewing the budget packet for the upcoming fiscal year. No final decisions are scheduled; it is a working session.

• Continue budget discussion
• Review of Budget Workshop 3 packet

Board of Adjustment

The Morehead City Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for May 23, 2024, has been cancelled. The notice provides no other agenda items or business to be discussed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Contact Planning and Inspections Department at (252) 726-6848, ext. 125

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a request to rezone 301 Highway 24 for a 118-unit multifamily development. The board will also consider rezoning a portion of an unaddressed parcel between Arthur Farm Road and Old Airport Road for highway commercial use.

• Rezoning 301 Highway 24 from CH-CZ to RMF-CZ for a 118-unit multifamily development
• Site plan and landscape plan review for 301 Highway 24 parcels
• Rezoning an unaddressed parcel between Arthur Farm Road and Old Airport Road from R15M to CH-CZ

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for 113 Lake Avenue from Commercial Marina to Office & Professional-Conditional Zoning, and another for a Highway Commercial-Conditional Zoning amendment at 164 Old Murdoch Road and 175 & 179 Vellines Avenue for a storage facility addition. The council will also consider a Fire-EMS service agreement with Carteret County for the Mitchell Village and Wildwood Fire districts. Most other items are routine consent agenda approvals, including minutes, financial reports, budget amendments, and event endorsements.

• Rezoning 113 Lake Avenue to O&P-CZ (public hearing continuation)
• Rezoning 164 Old Murdoch Road and 175 & 179 Vellines Avenue for storage facility addition
• Fire-EMS agreement with Carteret County for Mitchell Village and Wildwood districts
• Budget amendments 2024-13 and 2024-14
• Tax overpayment refunds totaling $1,411.32

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council approved a routine consent agenda including budget ordinance amendments, tax refunds, and an audit contract. It also adopted two rezonings: 113 Lake Avenue from Commercial Marina to Office & Professional-Conditional Zoning, and a storage facility addition at 164 Old Murdoch Rad and 175/179 Vellines Avenue. The council endorsed several 2024 events, including Alive At Five, and approved a fire and EMS agreement with Carteret County.

• Rezoning of 113 Lake Avenue to O&P-CZ District
• Rezoning amendment for storage facility at 164 Old Murdoch Rad and 175/179 Vellines Avenue
• Approved LGC audit contract for FYE 06.30.2024
• Awarded Disaster Recovery Monitoring Services bid to Thompson Consulting Services (primary) and TetraTech (secondary)
• Adopted resolutions endorsing Alive At Five, Celebration On The Sound, and fishing tournaments

City Council

The Morehead City Council is holding its second budget workshop to review the FY2025 manager's recommended budget, the capital improvement plan, and the fee schedule. This is a working session to discuss and refine the budget before adoption.

• Review of FY2025 manager's recommended budget
• Capital Improvement Plan (by Schedule 1-8)
• Fee schedule review

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting serving as Budget Workshop #1 for the fiscal year 2025 budget. The council will review the general fund, tax rate, water and sewer fund, personnel, fleet, department budgets, capital improvement plan, and fee schedule. No final decisions are listed on this agenda; it is a discussion and presentation session.

• General fund review and budget presentation for FY2025
• Tax rate overview
• Water & sewer fund overview
• Capital improvement plan review by schedules 1-8
• Fee schedule review

Board of Adjustment

The Morehead City Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for April 25, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. Contact the Planning and Inspections Department for questions.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board will review two requests: an amendment to allow an addition to a self-storage facility on Old Murdoch Road and Vellines Avenue, and an extension for a previously approved preliminary plat for the Calico Subdivision on N. 20th Street. The board will also approve minutes and receive reports.

• Amendment to CH-CZ district for storage facility addition at 164 Old Murdoch Road and 175/179 Vellines Avenue
• Extension of preliminary plat for Calico Subdivision at 1601 N. 20th Street and adjacent parcel
• Approval of March Planning Board minutes
• February monthly development report

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council held its regular meeting on April 9, 2024, taking action on a range of items including budget amendments, tax reports, and several resolutions endorsing local events. The council also approved a contiguous annexation and a rezoning, while continuing a separate rezoning request to the May 14 meeting.

• Adopted Ordinance 2024-O-01 for contiguous annexation of 5043 Business Drive and an unaddressed parcel on Business Drive
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-O-04 rezoning 113 Lake Avenue from CM to O&P-CZ (continued to May 14)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-O-03 rezoning 300 Bryan Street from R20 to PD for Spooner's Cove
• Adopted budget ordinance amendments 2024-09, 2024-10, 2024-11, and 2024-12
• Adopted resolutions endorsing Big Rock Kids Billfish Tournament, Chris Perri Memorial Billfish Tournament, Military Appreciation Day, and fireworks at Big Rock Stadium

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council will hold public hearings on a contiguous annexation on Business Drive and a rezoning of 113 Lake Avenue, and will consider a rezoning of 300 Bryan Street for Spooner's Cove Planned Development. The consent agenda includes several budget ordinance amendments, tax reports, and resolutions endorsing local events. The meeting also includes presentations on police risk review and retirements.

• Annexation of 5043 Business Drive and one unaddressed parcel on Business Drive
• Rezoning of 113 Lake Avenue from CM to O&P-CZ
• Rezoning of 300 Bryan Street from R20 to PD for Spooner's Cove
• Budget ordinance amendments 2024-09 through 2024-12
• Resolutions endorsing Big Rock Kids, Chris Perri Memorial, Military Appreciation Day, and fireworks at Big Rock Stadium

Board of Adjustment

The Morehead City Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a request for a special-use permit to allow a food pantry at 3510 John Platt Drive, zoned Office & Professional. The request is submitted by Mary Schronce of Martha's Mission Food Bank on behalf of Kenneally Moorehead LLC. The board will also consider minutes from its January 25, 2024 meeting.

• Special-use permit request for food pantry at 3510 John Platt Drive (O&P district)
• Public hearing and decision on the permit under UDO Articles 4-8 and 11
• Review of January 25, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board is meeting to review a rezoning request for 113 Lake Avenue, submitted by The Cullipher Group on behalf of property owner Peletier Partners, LLC. The request seeks to change the zoning from CM (Commercial Marina District) to O&P-CZ (Office and Professional - Conditional Zoning District) to allow a proposed nine-unit multifamily development. The board will also consider draft minutes from February and receive monthly development reports.

• Rezoning request for 113 Lake Avenue (Tax PIN #636615732771000) from CM to O&P-CZ for a 9-unit multifamily development
• Resolution 2024-0002 regarding the 113 Lake Avenue rezoning
• Draft February Planning Board minutes for approval
• January monthly development report

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning 300 Bryan Street from R20 to PD for the Spooner's Cove planned development, and will consider a cemetery ordinance amendment. The consent agenda includes routine financial reports, budget amendments, several event endorsements, and a $5 million stormwater grant for Calico Creek.

• Rezoning 300 Bryan Street from R20 to PD for Spooner's Cove
• Ordinance 2024-O-02 amending Chapter 10 Cemeteries
• Accept $5 million DEQ grant for Calico Creek stormwater runoff
• Bid award to Ralph Hodge Construction for $2,587,000 stormwater mitigation
• Resolution to investigate annexation of three parcels on Business Drive

City Council

The Morehead City Council is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation on a classification and compensation study, and to consider adopting two budget ordinance amendments (2024-07 and 2024-08) for the general and capital project budgets. These are the only substantive items on the agenda.

• Presentation of the Classification and Compensation Study
• Adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-07
• Adopt Governmental Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-08

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council held a special meeting to take action on two items: approving a classification and compensation study option and amending the pay plan, and adopting two budget ordinance amendments. Both items were approved as presented.

• Approved FY 2024 Classification and Compensation Study Option #3 and amended the Morehead City Pay Plan
• Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-07
• Adopted Governmental Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-08

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council is taking routine administrative actions, including approving minutes, financial reports, and budget amendments. It also adopts resolutions for events, a lease, and a fireworks display, and accepts a $5 million grant for stormwater improvements. A rezoning request for 300 Bryan Street is tabled to April 9, 2024.

• Accepted $5 million DEQ grant for Calico Creek stormwater runoff improvements
• Approved $2,587,000 bid to Ralph Hodge Construction for stormwater mitigation
• Tabled rezoning of 300 Bryan Street from R20 to PD (Spooner's Cove) to April 9
• Adopted budget ordinance amendments 2024-04 and 2024-0355
• Approved applications for NC Beach and Waterfront Access Grant

Board of Adjustment

The Morehead City Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for February 22, 2024, 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. 125

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board will review a request to rezone 300 Bryan Street from R20 (single-family residential) to PD (planned development) and approve a sketch plan for Spooner's Cove, a proposed 82 residential lots and 1 commercial lot. The board will also approve the January minutes and receive monthly reports.

• Rezone 300 Bryan Street (PIN #636613044567000) from R20 to PD
• Sketch development plan for Spooner's Cove: 82 residential lots, 1 commercial lot
• Applicant: Spooner's Cove, LLC; property owners Mary Lynne Osteen and Faith Ann Eure Matthews
• Planning Board Resolution 2024-0001
• December 2023 development report

City Council

The Town Council met to adopt several budget ordinance amendments and approve a design contract for Fire Station #3. The council also reviewed financial reports, tax overpayments, and approved health insurance renewal rates.

• Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-02 and Capital Project Amendment 2024-03
• Approved design contract with Hudson Brothers Construction Company Team for Fire Station #3
• Approved FY2024-2025 NCHIP health insurance renewal rates
• Accepted $15,041.52 in Ad Valorem tax overpayments for January 2024
• Approved establishing one full-time Building, Grounds, and Transportation position

City Council

The Town Council scheduled a closed session for August 14, 2018. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion topics or items for deliberation.

City Council

The Morehead City Council will discuss a design-build contract for Fire Station #3 and potential changes to Building & Grounds staffing. The meeting also includes presentations on the Unified Development Ordinance rewrite and the annual financial report.

• Design-build contract for construction of Fire Station #3
• Establishment of one new full-time Building & Grounds position and elimination of three part-time positions
• Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) rewrite project initiation
• Resolution 2024-R-04 opposing North Carolina Rate Bureau homeowners insurance rate increases
• Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-02 and Capital Project Amendment 2024-03

Board of Adjustment

The Morehead City Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a request for a special-use permit to allow a child day care at 5286 Highway 70, zoned CH. The board will also consider approving orders for previously decided cases, including a church/private school, a cocktail lounge, and a variance denial.

• Special-use permit for child day care at 5286 Highway 70 (CH district)
• Order granting special-use permit for church/private school at 5601 Highway 70
• Order granting special-use permit for cocktail lounge at 504-B Arendell Street
• Order denying variance for duplex on 5,000 sq ft lot at 1501 Bay Street

Planning Board

The Morehead City Planning Board is reviewing a final plat for the Residences at Bask development at 901 and 909 Shepard Street, zoned PD. The board will also consider minutes from December 14, 2023, and receive reports on attendance and monthly building activity.

• Final plat review for Residences at Bask, 901 and 909 Shepard Street (PINs #638619605660000 and #638619603566000)
• Approval of December 14, 2023 minutes
• Planning Board attendance report for 2023
• Monthly building report for November

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Morehead City Town Council, held at the NC Aquarium. The agenda contains no listed items, so it is likely procedural or for a specific purpose not detailed in the provided text.

City Council

This agenda is for a closed session of the Morehead City Town Council. It contains only the meeting header and no listed agenda items, so it is purely procedural and offers no public business for discussion.

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council will hold its regular meeting on January 9, 2024, covering routine consent agenda items and new business. Key items include approving a sketch plan for a 9-lot commercial subdivision at 5077 and 5043 Business Drive, authorizing the Elijah's Landing project, and making board appointments. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss employment contract negotiations.

• Sketch plan for 9-lot commercial subdivision at 5077 and 5043 Business Drive
• Resolution 2024-R-03 authorizing Elijah's Landing project
• Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-01
• Tax overpayments of $11,519.57 and refunds of $3,682.19 for December 2023
• Resolution 2024-R-02 declaring Lt. Gaskill's badge and weapon surplus

City Council

The Morehead City Town Council approved a sketch plan for a 9-lot commercial subdivision at 5077 and 5043 Business Drive, adopted a resolution authorizing the Elijah's Landing project, and approved several financial items including a budget amendment. The council also held a closed session to discuss employment contract negotiations and instructed the city manager to negotiate for in-house legal services.

• Approved sketch plan for 9-lot commercial subdivision at 5077 and 5043 Business Drive
• Adopted Resolution 2024-R-03 authorizing Elijah's Landing project
• Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 2024-01
• Accepted ad valorem tax overpayments of $11,519.57 and refunds of $3,682.19 for December 2023
• Instructed city manager to enter contract negotiations for in-house legal services