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SouthportNC averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $418,219 +1% yr/yr · +26.9% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2007–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
🗳️ Election results (6 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2025-11-04
Joe Pat Hatem ✓ 1,210 · Rich Alt 852 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 8
City Council Ward 02 2025-11-04
Paul Gross ✓ 861 · Bonnie L. Bray 795 · Nelson E. Adams 368 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 2
City Council Ward 01 2025-11-04
Karen Mosteller ✓ 989 · Robert Carroll ✓ 920 · Mike Crosbie 910 · David Miller 767 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 9
Mayor 2023-11-07
Rich Alt ✓ 840 · Joe Pat Hatem 839 · Mike Barbee 93 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 1
City Council Ward 02 2023-11-07
Lowe Davis ✓ 1,095 · Rebecca Azzato Kelley ✓ 818 · Bonnie L. Bray 700 · John Allen 526 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 8
City Council Ward 01 2023-11-07
Marc Spencer ✓ 878 · Tom Lombardi 794 · Write-In (Miscellaneous) 4
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Aldermen
223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461, Southport
Thu Sep 17, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Board
Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay Street
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 16:30
Board of Adjustment
113 W. MOORE STREET, SOUTHPORT
Thu Oct 8, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Aldermen
223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461, Southport
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Board
Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay Street
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 16:30
Board of Adjustment
113 W. MOORE STREET, SOUTHPORT
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Aldermen
223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461, Southport
Thu Nov 19, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Board
Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay Street
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 16:30
Board of Adjustment
113 W. MOORE STREET, SOUTHPORT
Thu Dec 10, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Aldermen
223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461, Southport
Tue Dec 22, 2026 · 16:30
Board of Adjustment
113 W. MOORE STREET, SOUTHPORT
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 16:30
Board of Adjustment
Board to hear variance request for 724 N Howe Street
The Southport Zoning Board of Adjustment is meeting to swear in members, select a chair and vice chair, and approve prior meeting minutes. The main item is a new business hearing for variance request VAR-26-01 at 724 N Howe Street. The meeting includes standard procedural explanations of the quasi-judicial process.
- Swearing in of new members Chris Eckert, Lotem "Tuck" Masker, Jerry Rivenbark, and Sue Hodgin
- Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
- Approval of May 26, 2026 meeting minutes
- Hearing for variance request VAR-26-01 at 724 N Howe Street
INDIAN TRAIL MEETING HALL, SOUTHPORT
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CITY OF SOUTHPORT
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
113 W. MOORE STREET
August 25, 2026
4:30 PM
AGENDA
ETHICS STATEMENT:
“If any members know of any conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest concerning matters
on the agenda, please so state at this time.”
A.
Call to Order
B.
Pledge of Allegiance
C.
Swearing in of Members
1.
1. Chris Eckert
2. Lotem "Tuck" Masker
3. Jerry Rivenbark
4. Sue Hodgin
5. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
D.
Approval of Minutes
1.
Approval of May 26, 2026, Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Minutes
E.
Explanation of Quasi-Judicial Process
F.
Explanation of Proceedings
G.
New Business
1.
VAR-26-01 – 724 N Howe Street
H.
Other Business
I.
Adjourn
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Board
Indian Trail Meeting Hall, SOUTHPORT
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Aldermen
Board to consider golf cart ordinance update and multiple annexations/rezonings
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on annexation and rezoning for 1501 N Howe St, a rezoning for 140 Sandy Lane, and discuss a golf cart ordinance update. They will also consider a moratorium request for data centers, an AI software discussion, and approve the consent agenda including a paving contract and budget amendments.
- Public hearing: Annexation of 1501 N Howe St
- Public hearing: Rezoning of 1501 N Howe St
- Public hearing: Rezoning of 140 Sandy Lane
- 2026 Paving Project Contract
- Resolution supporting environmental impact statement for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement
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223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461, Southport
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Meetings are open to the public. If you cannot attend the Board of Aldermen meetings in person, the meeting will be
available for to watch via live stream on the City of Southport website
(http://cityofsouthport.gov/livestream), Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
CITY OF SOUTHPORT
Board of Aldermen
Regular Meeting
August 13, 2026 | 6:00 PM
223 E Bay St, Southport, NC 28461
Southport Community Building
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Agenda
A.
Call to Order
B.
Invocation
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Public Comment
E.
Ethics Statement - If any members know of any conflict of interest or the appearance of
a conflict of interest concerning matters on the agenda, please so state at this time.
F.
Approval of Agenda
G.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
1.
HPC Ordinance Repeal
2.
Meeting Minutes:
9/11/2025, 10/6/2025,10/9/2025, 6/2/2026, 6/11/2026, 6/17/2026
3.
2026 Paving Project Contract
4.
FY27 Budget Amendment — 1, 2 &3
5.
Resolution — Support for the preparation of an environmental impact statement for
NCDOT project HB-0039, The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement, and supporting
the City of Wilmington and other Lower Cape Fear communities in seeking a
comprehensive regional environmental review
6.
Clerks Letter of Sufficiency — 1501 N Howe St — Annexation
H.
Special Recognition
1.
Forestry - Proclamation
2.
50th Anniversary of Franklin Square Art Gallery
I.
Agenda
1.
Golf Cart Ordinance Upda …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 16:30
Board of Adjustment
Indian Trail Meeting Hall, SOUTHPORT
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Board
Map amendment at 1501 N. Howe Street and data center text amendment on agenda
The Planning Board will consider a map amendment for 1501 N. Howe Street (ZMA-26-03) and a text amendment regulating data centers (ZTA-26-05). A discussion on the zoning template review is also scheduled. The meeting includes public comment and swearing-in of new members, and the August 20 regular meeting will be cancelled.
- Swearing in of Ed Ekert (Seat #5) and Lawrence N. Ashley (Seat #4), plus chair/vice chair selection
- ZMA-26-03: Map amendment for 1501 N. Howe Street
- ZTA-26-05: Text amendment regarding data centers
- Zoning template review discussion
- Cancellation of the August 20, 2026 Planning Board regular meeting
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Indian Trail Meeting Hall, Southport
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Meetings are open to the public. If you cannot attend the Planning Board meetings in person, the meeting will be available
for to watch via live stream on the City of Southport website
(http://cityofsouthport.gov/livestream), Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
CITY OF SOUTHPORT
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
July 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM
113 W Moore St, Southport, NC 28461
Indian Trail Meeting Hall
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Agenda
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Swearing in of Members
1. Swearing in of Ed Ekert Seat #5
Swearing in of Lawrence N. Ashley Seat #4
Chair and Vice Chair Selection
E. Ethics Statement - If any members know of any conflict of interest, or the appearance of
a conflict of interest, concerning matters on the agenda, please so state it at this time.
F. Approval of Agenda
G. Approval of Minutes
1. June 18, 2026, Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes
H. Public Comment
I. Old Business
J. New Business
1. ZMA-26-03 Map Amendment 1501 N. Howe Street
2. ZTA-26-05 Text Amendment Data Centers
3. Zoning Template Review - Discussion
K. Staff Updates
1. Planning Services Updates
2. Cancellation of August 20, 2026, Planning Board Regular Meeting
L. Adjourn
Meetings are open to the public. If you cannot attend the Planning Board meetings in person, the meeting will be available
for to watch via live stream on the City of Southport website
(http://cityofsouthport.gov/li …
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Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Aldermen
Board to consider annexation petition and flood reduction contract
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold its regular meeting on July 9, 2026, with a consent agenda including an EMS franchise agreement, an annexation petition certification resolution, and a design contract for Bonnet's Creek flood reduction. Regular agenda items include discussions on the Historic Preservation Appearance Commission, chickens in residential areas, right-of-way ordinance enforcement, development concerns near Rivermist Community, and a Board of Adjustment appointment. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.
- FY27 EMS Franchise Agreement (Pages 3-11)
- Annexation Petition Clerk Certification Resolution (Pages 12-20)
- Bonnet's Creek Flood Reduction Design Contract (Pages 21-32)
- Resolution of support for Culvert Replacement at Bonnet's Creek and E. Moore St. (Pages 43-44)
- Discussion: Chickens In Residential Areas (Pages 121-126)
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223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461, Southport
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(http://cityofsouthport.gov/livestream), Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
CITY OF SOUTHPORT
Board of Aldermen
Regular Meeting
July 9, 2026 | 6:00 PM
223 E Bay St, Southport, NC 28461
Southport Community Building
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Agenda
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Special Presentation
E. Public Comment
F. Approval of Agenda
G.
Ethics statement- If any members know of any conflict of interest or the appearance of
a conflict of interest concerning matters on the agenda, please so state at this time.
H. Approval of the Consent Agenda
1. FY27 EMS Franchise Agreement (Pgs.3-11)
2. Annexation Petition Clerk Certification Resolution (Pgs.12-20)
3. Bonnet's Creek Flood Reduction Design Contract (21-32)
4.
5.
Aldermen Meeting Minutes October 6, 2025 (33-42)
Resolution of support for the Culvert Replacement at Bonnet’s Creek and E. Moore St.
(Pgs.43-44)
I. Agenda
1. Southport Historic Preservation Appearance Commission (Pgs.45-120)
Mayor Pro Tem Mosteller
2. Chickens In Residential Areas (Pgs.121-126)
Alderman Carroll
3. Right Of Way Ordinance and Enforcement (Pg.127)
Alderman Carroll
4. Development Concerns Near the Rivermist Community (Pg.128)
Mayor Pro Tem Mosteller
5. Board of A …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 16:30
Board of Adjustment
113 W. MOORE STREET, SOUTHPORT
Thu Jun 18, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Board
Planning Board to consider rezoning R-20 to HC and major site plan for housing partnership
The Southport Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on June 18, 2026, to discuss old and new business. Key items include a rezoning request from R-20 to HC (ZMA-26-01) and a major site plan from Brunswick Housing Partnership (MSP-26-02). The board will also receive updates on zoning text amendments, data centers, and legislative changes.
- MSP-26-02: Brunswick Housing Partnership Major Site Plan
- ZMA-26-01: Rezoning from R-20 (Residential) to HC (Highway Commercial)
- ZTA-26-04: Zoning Text Amendment on mobile vendors/food trucks
- ZMA-26-02: Zoning Map Amendment for Yacht Basin Parking Overlay District
- Annual Report (11 months) presented as old business
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Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay Street
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Meetings are open to the public. If you cannot attend the Planning Board meetings in person, the meeting will be available
for to watch via live stream on the City of Southport website
(http://cityofsouthport.gov/livestream), Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
CITY OF SOUTHPORT
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
June 18, 2026 | 6:00 PM
113 W Moore St, Southport, NC 28461
Indian Trail Meeting Hall
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Agenda
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Ethics Statement - If any members know of any conflict of interest, or the appearance of
a conflict of interest, concerning matters on the agenda, please so state it at this time.
E. Approval of Agenda
F. Approval of Minutes
1. May 21, 2026, Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes
G. Public Comment
H. Old Business
1. Annual Report (11 Months)
I. New Business
1. MSP-26-02 Brunswick Housing Partnership Major Site Plan
2. ZMA-26-01 Rezoning R-20 to HC
3. North Carolina School of Government Training Opportunities
J. Staff - Planning Board Updates
1. Zoning Updates
1. ZMA-25-02 – Local Historic District Overlay
2. TA-24-05 Bed & Breakfast Special Events
3. ZTA-26-04 Zoning Text Amendment Section 3.8.Y. Mobile Vendor or Food Truck
4. ZMA-26-02 – Zoning Map Amendment – Yacht Basin Parking Overlay Zoning
District
5. Project 2050 – UDO Update
6. Planning Board Working Meeting to Determine Metrics
2. Planning Board Subcommittee Updates
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Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 13:00
Board of Aldermen
Southport Board of Aldermen to address FY26-27 Budget
The Board of Aldermen is reconvening a recessed meeting to discuss the FY26-27 Budget. The body will also consider appointments for several city boards and committees.
- FY26-27 Budget
- ABC Board appointments
- Forestry Committee appointments
- Planning Board appointments
- Board of Adjustment and Historic Preservation Commission appointments
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113 W Moore St, Southport
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Meetings are open to the public. If you cannot attend the Board of Aldermen meetings in person, the meeting will be
available for to watch via live stream on the City of Southport website
(http://cityofsouthport.gov/livestream), Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
CITY OF SOUTHPORT
Board of Aldermen
Regular Meeting
June 17, 2026 1:00 PM Recessed from June 11, 2026 6:00PM
113 W Moore St, Southport, NC 28461
Indian Trail Meeting Hall
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Agenda
A. Call to Order - Recessed meeting from June 11, 2026
B. Agenda
1. FY26-27 Budget (Pgs.2-100)
City Manager Noah Saldo
2. Board and Committee Appointments (Pgs.101-170)
• ABC Board
• Forestry Committee
• Planning Board
• Board of Adjustment
• Historic Preservation Commission
• Cemetery Committee
C. Manager's Report
D. Mayor's Comments
E. Board Comments
F. Adjourn
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CITY OF SOUTHPORT
BOARD OF ALDERMEN — REGULAR MEETING
COMMUNITY BUILDING
223 E BAY ST, SOUTHPORT NC 28461
June 17, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Present Members:
Joseph Hatem, M.D.. Paul Gross. Mare Spencer, Rebecca Kelley, Lowe Davis. Robert Carroll.
Karen Mosteller
Absent Members:
Staff Present; City Manager Noah Saldo, City Clerk Tori Deviney, Public Information Officer ChyAnn
Ketchum, Planning Services Director Maureen Meehan, Police Chief Todd Coring, Fire Chief Charles Drew
Others Present:
City Attorney Brady Herman
A. Call to Order - Recessed meeting from June 11, 2026
Mayor Hatem called the recessed meeting of June 11 back to order at 1:00 p.m.
B. Agenda
1. FY26-27 Budget
City Manager Noah Saido
Mayor Hatem opened discussion on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Budget and invited the Board to consider any amendments before final
adoption.
Alderman Carroll reopened discussion regarding employee merit
compensation, noting that the proposed budget included a flat $500 merit
payment. He asked City Manager Saldo to explain how returning to the
percentage-based merit increases used in previous years would compare to
the proposed flat amount and whether he recommended the flat payment or
a percentage increase. City Manager Saldo explained that the $500 merit
payment had been proposed because it allowed the City to maintain a
balanced budget without requiring an additional tax increase. He stated,
however, that from an employee's perspective, he believed a percentage-
based in …
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Thu Jun 11, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Aldermen
Board to hold public hearing on FY26-27 budget and electric rate adjustment
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on the proposed FY26-27 budget and an electric rate adjustment. The board will also hold public hearings on zoning text amendments for mobile food vendors (food trucks) and bed & breakfasts, and a zoning map amendment for the Yacht Basin Parking Overlay District. Other business includes a shoreline stabilization contract, consent agenda items such as a bond referendum letter of support and budget amendments, and board/committee appointments. The meeting will conclude with a closed session for attorney consultation and negotiation.
- Public hearing on FY26-27 Budget
- Public hearing on Electric Rate Adjustment
- Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment for Mobile Food Vendors (Food Trucks)
- Public hearing on Zoning Text Amendment for Bed & Breakfast
- Public hearing on Zoning Map Amendment for Yacht Basin Parking Overlay District
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223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461, Southport
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Meetings are open to the public. If you cannot attend the Board of Aldermen meetings in person, the meeting will be
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(http://cityofsouthport.gov/livestream), Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
CITY OF SOUTHPORT
Board of Aldermen
Regular Meeting
June 11, 2026 | 6:00 PM
223 E Bay St, Southport, NC 28461
Southport Community Building
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Agenda
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Special Recognition
1. FPTower, Inc. Presentation of Award of A U Safe life buoy To the Southport Fire Department
2. Gooney Bird Proclamation
3. Juneteenth Proclamation
E. Public Comment
F. Ethics Statement - If any members know of any conflict of interest or the appearance of
a conflict of interest concerning matters on the agenda, please so state at this time.
G. Approval of Agenda
H. Approval of the Consent Agenda
1. Brunswick County Schools Bond Referendum Letter of Support (Pg. 3)
2. Finance — FY26 Budget Amendment 4 (Pgs.4-5)
3. Finance — FY26 Budget Amendment 5 (Pgs.6-7)
4. Brough Law Firm, PLLC - Rate Adjustment (Pgs.8-9)
I. Agenda
1. Shoreline Stabilization Contract (Pgs.10-19)
City Engineer Bob Jarvis
2. Public Hearing — ZTA-26-04 - Zoning Text Amendment — Standards for Mobile Food
Vendor or Food Trucks (Pgs.20-27)
Planning Services Director Maureen Meehan
3. Public Hearing — ZTA-24-05 - Zoning Text Amendment — …
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CITY OF SOUTHPORT
BOARD OF ALDERMEN — REGULAR MEETING
COMMUNITY BUILDING
223 E BAY ST, SOUTHPORT NC 28461
June 11. 2026 | 6:00 PM
Present Members:
Joseph Hatem, M.D., Paul Gross. Mare Spencer. Rebecca Kelley. Lowe Davis, Robert Carroll,
Karen Mosteller
Absent Members:
Staff Present: City Manager Noah Saldo, City Clerk Tori Deviney, Public Information Officer ChyAnn
Ketchum, Planning Services Director Maureen Meehan, Police Chief Todd Coring, Fire Chief Charles Drew
Others Present:
City Attorney Brady Herman
A. Call to Order
Mayor Hatem called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
B. Invocation
Reverend Annette Clemmons, from Carvers Creek AME Zion Church, provided
the invocation.
Cc. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hatem led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. Special Recognition
1. FPTower, Inc. Presentation of the Award of A U Safe life buoy To the Southport
Fire Department
Mayor Hatem noted that the representatives from FPTower, Inc. were not
present at the meeting. He indicated that the presentation would be
rescheduled for a later meeting, noting that the public may have seen related
coverage in the local paper.
2. Gooney Bird Proclamation
Mayor Hatem read the City of Southport Gooney Bird Artist Appreciation
Proclamation in full. The proclamation recognized the anonymous artist
behind Southport's beloved Gooney Birds, noting that through her whimsical
and unmistakable creations she has sparked smiles, inspired conversations,
and sent people on delightful ad …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Aldermen
Procedural special meeting with no substantive decisions
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting on June 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Indian Trail Meeting Hall. The agenda consists solely of procedural items, including a budget workshop, with no decisions or notable items scheduled.
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113 W Moore St, Southport
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Meetings are open to the public. If you cannot attend the Board of Aldermen meetings in person, the meeting will be
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(http://cityofsouthport.gov/livestream), Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
CITY OF SOUTHPORT
Board of Aldermen
Special Meeting
June 8, 2026 | 9:00 AM
113 W Moore St, Southport, NC 28461
Indian Trail Meeting Hall
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Agenda
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Agenda
1. Budget Workshop
E. Adjourn
Fri Jun 5, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Aldermen
Budget workshop for multiple city departments
The Board of Aldermen is holding a special budget workshop to discuss funding for Public Works, Electric, Police, and Fire & EMS departments. No votes or decisions are expected; this is a discussion session.
- Budget workshop covering Public Works, Electric, Police, and Fire & EMS departments
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113 W Moore St, Southport
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(http://cityofsouthport.gov/livestream), Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
CITY OF SOUTHPORT
Board of Aldermen
Special Meeting
June 5, 2026 | 9:00 AM
113 W Moore St, Southport, NC 28461
Indian Trail Meeting Hall
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Agenda
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Agenda
1. Budget Workshop
• Public Works
• Electric
• Police
• Fire & EMS
E. Adjourn
Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 13:00
Board of Aldermen
Board of Aldermen holds budget workshop for 2026 special meeting
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting on June 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Indian Trail Meeting Hall. The primary item is a budget workshop led by City Manager Noah Saldo, covering administration, finance, parks and recreation, community relations, planning, and permitting.
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113 W Moore St, Southport
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Meetings are open to the public. If you cannot attend the Board of Aldermen meetings in person, the meeting will be
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(http://cityofsouthport.gov/livestream), Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
CITY OF SOUTHPORT
Board of Aldermen
Special Meeting
June 4, 2026 | 1:00 PM
113 W Moore St, Southport, NC 28461
Indian Trail Meeting Hall
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Agenda
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Agenda
1. Budget Workshop
City Manager Noah Saldo
• Board / Administration / Finance
• Parks & Recreation
• Community Relations
• Planning
• Permitting & Inspections
E. Adjourn
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Aldermen
Board to hear proposal for historic district overlay map amendment
The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to the Local Historic District Overlay Map and Standards. The meeting will be held at the Southport Community Building.
- Public hearing for ZMA-25-02: Local Historic District Overlay Map Amendment and Standards
- Meeting location: Southport Community Building, 223 E Bay St
- Meeting time: June 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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223 E Bay St, Southport
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Meetings are open to the public. If you cannot attend the Board of Aldermen meetings in person, the meeting will be
available for to watch via live stream on the City of Southport website
(http://cityofsouthport.gov/livestream), Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
CITY OF SOUTHPORT
Board of Aldermen
Regular Meeting
June 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM
223 E Bay St, Southport, NC 28461
Southport Community Building
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Agenda
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Agenda
1. PUBLIC HEARING - ZMA-25-02 - Local Historic District Overlay Map Amendment
and Standards
E. Adjourn
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CITY OF SOUTHPORT
BOARD OF ALDERMEN — REGULAR MEETING
COMMUNITY BUILDING
223 E BAY ST, SOUTHPORT NC 28461
June 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Present Members:
Joseph Hatem, M.D., Paul Gross, Marc Spencer, Rebecca Kelley, Lowe Davis, Robert Carroll,
Karen Mosteller
Absent Members:
Staff Present: City Manager Noah Saldo, City Clerk Tori Deviney, Public Information Officer
ChyAnn Ketchup, Planning Services Director Maureen Meehan, Police Chief
Todd Coring, Fire Chief Charles Drew, Battalion Chief Ralph Treadway
Others Present:
City Attorney Brady Herman
A. Call to Order
Mayor Hatem called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
B. Invocation
Mayor Hatem provided the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hatem led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. Agenda
1. Southport Appearance Commission
Mayor Hatem announced that the purpose of the meeting was to conduct the
public hearing on the proposed Local Historic District Overlay Map
Amendment and Design Standards. He noted that the previous Town Hall
meeting had been an opportunity for dialogue between staff and citizens,
while this meeting was a formal public hearing.
City Manager Noah Saldo reviewed the public hearing procedures,
explaining that each speaker would be allotted three minutes in accordance
with the Board's Rules of Procedure and applicable state law. He stated that
Planning Services Director Maureen Meehan would present the item before
the Clerk called speakers and read written comments submitted for the
record. …
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Wed May 27, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Aldermen
113 W Moore St, Southport
Tue May 26, 2026 · 16:30
Board of Adjustment
Board considers special use permit for Brunswick Partnership for Housing
The Southport Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a special use permit application (SUP-26-06) from Brunswick Partnership for Housing. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and standard procedural items.
- SUP-26-06 - Special Use Permit application from Brunswick Partnership for Housing
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Indian Trail Meeting Hall 113 W. MOORE STREET, SOUTHPORT
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CITY OF SOUTHPORT
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
113 W. MOORE STREET
May 26, 2026
4:30 PM
AGENDA
ETHICS STATEMENT:
“If any members know of any conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest concerning matters
on the agenda, please so state at this time.”
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approval of Minutes
1. April 28, 2026, Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Minutes
D. Explanation of Quasi-Judicial Process
E. Explanation of Proceedings
F. Old Business
G. New Business
1. SUP-26-06 - Special Use Permit -- Brunswick Partnership for Housing
H. Other Business
I. Adjourn
Thu May 21, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Board
Planning Board to consider Yacht Basin Overlay Zoning Map Amendment
The Southport Planning Board will discuss and potentially decide on ZMA-26-02, a zoning map amendment for the Yacht Basin Overlay district, as new business. They will also receive updates on several zoning text amendments (including local historic district overlay, PUD modifications, bed and breakfast special events, pools in business districts, and mobile vendors) and an annual report and resiliency planning update.
- ZMA-26-02 Yacht Basin Overlay Zoning Map Amendment
- ZMA-25-02 Local Historic District Overlay update
- ZMA-25-03 Southport Crossing PUD Master Development Plan Major Modification update
- ZTA-26-03 Zoning Text Amendment for pools in Business District
- ZTA-26-04 Zoning Text Amendment for mobile vendors/food trucks
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Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay Street
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Meetings are open to the public. If you cannot attend the Planning Board meetings in person, the meeting will be available
for to watch via live stream on the City of Southport website
(http://cityofsouthport.gov/livestream), Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
CITY OF SOUTHPORT
Planning Board
Regular Meeting
May 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM
223 E Bay St, Southport, NC 28461
Southport Community Building
Please turn off or silence all cell phones
Agenda
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Swearing in of Member
1. Swearing in of Mr. Clark Freise to the Alternate Position
E. Ethics Statement: If any members know of any conflict of interest, or the appearance of a
conflict of interest, concerning matters on the agenda, please so state it at this time.
F. Approval of Agenda
G. Approval of Minutes
1. February 4, 2025, Planning Board Special Meeting Minutes
2. March 7, 2025, Planning Board Special Meeting Minutes
3. April 16, 2026, Planning Board Regular Meeting Minutes
H. Public Comment
I. Old Business
1. Dashboard Update
J. New Business
1. ZMA-26-02 Yacht Basin Overlay Zoning Map Amendment
2. Annual Report
3. Resiliency Planning Update
K. Staff Reports
1. Other Board and Committee Planning Updates
2. Planning Updates
3. June 2026 Meeting & Future Meetings - Indian Trail Meeting Hall
4. Zoning Updates
a. ZMA-25-02 - Local Historic District Overlay
b. ZMA-25-03 - Southport Crossing Planned Unit Development (PUD) …
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Thu May 14, 2026 · 18:00
Board of Aldermen
Public hearings on pool zoning and PUD map change, plus budget and noise ordinance
The Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on two zoning changes: a text amendment for swimming pools in business districts and a map amendment for a PUD modification. Consent agenda items include the FY26 annual financial audit contract and budget amendment #3. Other business includes the Fire Department's 2025 annual report, a discussion of the noise ordinance, and setting a date for a public hearing on historic preservation. Proclamations will recognize Law Enforcement Officers Month and Memorial Day.
- Public Hearing: ZTA-26-03 Text Amendment — Swimming Pools in Business District
- Public Hearing: ZMA-25-03 Zoning Map Amendment — PUD Modification
- FY26 Annual Financial Audit Contract
- FY26 Budget Amendment #3
- Southport Fire Department Annual Report for 2025
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223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461, Southport
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Meetings are open to the public. If you cannot attend the Board of Aldermen meetings in person, the meeting will be
available for to watch via live stream on the City of Southport website
(http://cityofsouthport.gov/livestream), Facebook page, and YouTube channel.
CITY OF SOUTHPORT
Board of Aldermen
Regular Meeting
May 14, 2026 | 6:00 PM
223 E Bay St, Southport, NC 28461
Southport Community Building
Please turn off or silence all cell phones
Agenda
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Public Comment - 3 Minute Time Limit
E. Ethics Statement
1. If any members know of any conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest
concerning matters on the agenda, please so state at this time.
F. Approval of Agenda
G. Approval of the Consent Agenda
1. FY26 Annual Financial Audit Contract (Pgs.3-22)
2. FY26 Budget Amendment #3 (Pgs.23-24)
3. Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes (Pgs.25-195)
April 9, 2026
March 12, 2026
March 4, 2026
July 10, 2025
July 22, 2025
August 4, 2025
August 14, 2025
H. Special Recognition
1. Law Enforcement Officers Month and Peace Officers Memorial Day Proclamation
2. Memorial Day Proclamation
I. Agenda
1. Public Hearing— ZTA-26-03 Text Amendment — Swimming Pools in Business District
Planning Services Director Maureen Meehan (Pgs.196-204)
2. Public Hearing — ZMA-25-03 Zoning Map Amendment — PUD Modification
Planning Services Director Maureen Meehan (Pgs.205-269)
Meetings …
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Wed May 6, 2026 · 16:00
Historic Preservation Commission
Historic Preservation Commission to discuss updated design standards
The Historic Preservation Commission holds its regular monthly meeting. The main item of business is discussion of updated Local Historic Preservation Design Standards. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comment.
- Discussion of Updated Local Historic Preservation Design Standards
- Approval of April 1, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public comment period
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Indian Trail Meeting Hall, Southport
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CITY OF SOUTHPORT
CITY OF SOUTHPORT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Indian Trail Meeting Hall
113 W. Moore Street
Southport, North Carolina 28461
May 6, 2026
AGENDA
Please turn off all cell phones
The Historic Preservation Commission's regular monthly meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. on the
first Wednesday of each month. All members are asked to attend.
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Approval of Agenda
E. Approval of Minutes
1. April 1, 2026, Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
F. Public Comment
G. Old Business
1. Updated Local Historic Preservation Design Standards
H. New Business
I. Other Business
J. Announcements
K. Adjourn
Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 16:30
Board of Adjustment
Board to consider special use permit for accessory dwelling unit
The Board of Adjustment will meet to approve minutes from the March 24 meeting and consider a special use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 216 N. Atlantic Avenue.
- Approval of March 24, 2026, meeting minutes
- SUP-26-05: Special Use Permit for Accessory Dwelling Unit at 216 N. Atlantic Avenue
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✓ Decided: Board approves ADU at 216 N. Atlantic Ave with no-rental condition
The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a Special Use Permit (SUP-26-05) for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) within an existing detached garage at 216 N. Atlantic Avenue. The approval includes a condition that the ADU cannot be rented separately from the primary residence. The board also discussed a prior application for a nearby property, confirming that the owner built the structure by right and no board action was required.
- Approved SUP-26-05 for ADU at 216 N. Atlantic Ave (unanimous)
- Added condition: ADU cannot be rented separately from primary residence
- Approved March 24, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Confirmed no action on prior N. Atlantic Ave property; structure built by right
Indian Trail Meeting Hall 113 W Moore St, Southport
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CITY OF SOUTHPORT
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
INDIAN TRAIL MEETING HALL
113 W. MOORE STREET
April 28, 2026
4:30 PM
AGENDA
ETHICS STATEMENT:
“If any members know of any conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest concerning matters
on the agenda, please so state at this time.”
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Approval of Minutes
1. March 24, 2026, Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting Minutes
D. Explanation of Quasi-Judicial Process
E. Explanation of Proceedings
F. Old Business
G. New Business
1. SUP-26-05 Special Use Permit – Accessory Dwelling Unit - 216 N. Atlantic Avenue
H. Other Business
I. Adjourn
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CITY OF SOUTHPORT
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING
INDIAN TRAIL MEETING HALL
113 W. MOORE ST SOUTHPORT, NC 28461
April 28", 2026, 4:30 PM
Minutes
Present Members: Chair Pete Haislip, Vice Chair Jason Robbins, Tuck Masker, Rodney Ross,
John Allen, Steve Dosher, Harley Lemons, Chris Eckert
Staff Present: Maureen Meehan, Planning Services Director; Wendell Biddle, City Planner;
ChyAnn Ketchum, Public Information Officer; Scott Baillargeon, Deputy City Clerk
Board Liaison: Alderman Mark Spencer
A. Callto Order
Chair Haislip called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
B. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Haislip led members in the recitation of the Pledge.
C. Approval of Minutes
1. March 24", 2026, Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Mr. Allen and seconded by Mr. Ross to approve the
March 24", 2026, Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes.
The motion carried unanimously.
D. Explanation of Quasi-Judicial Process
Chair Haislip opened the quasi-judicial evidentiary hearing and explained that the
hearing would be conducted in a manner similar to a court proceeding. He stated that
North Carolina law establishes specific procedures and rules governing how the
Board of Adjustment must reach its decision in quasi-judicial matters, and that these
procedures differ from administrative or legislative land-use decisions.
Chair Haislip advised that the Board’s discretion is limited and that its decision must
be based on competent, material, and substantial evidence presente …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $14.4M | EAGLE EYE ELECTRIC LLC Department of Defense · BASE: RPR RR TIES AND XING FT. STEWARTQ5A-60-8J&WG-501-0J |
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| $2.4M | STAMPEDE VENTURES INC Department of Defense · MOTSU FY25 PTC 8 EMERGENCY REPAIRS INTERIOR RAILS REPAIR DRAINAGE DITC |
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| $576,225 | EAGLE EYE ELECTRIC LLC Department of Defense · RAILROAD M&R FOURTH OPTION PERIOD |
| $490,000 | KEN SANZ & ASSOCIATES, LLC Department of Defense · THE IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MIDWEST COUNTERDRUG TRAINING CENTER REQUI |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Brunswick County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities2 (2 pedestrian · 2023)
Business establishments3,093 (33,646 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,282/mo (29 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy17.3% (low numeracy 28% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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