Oriental, NC

Meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Jim K. moved to adjourn, and the motion was seconded, ending the session at 5:30 p.m. The minutes note ongoing work on the Whittaker Creek Dredge project and plans for additional dock sketches and gravel spreading at waterfront facilities.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:30 p.m. (motion passed)

Meeting

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the two previous meetings. No other votes were taken. Members discussed contracts, dredging, storm preparation, and waterfront facility use. The meeting was adjourned at 5:04 p.m.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Tuesday Feb 11 6PM Regular Town Board posted as available

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Meeting

The committee approved the minutes from December 8, 2022. Members received updates on the near-completion of the Net House and the status of various waterfront permits and dredging projects. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved December 8, 2022 minutes

Meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the November 10 meeting. Members discussed ongoing maintenance for public restrooms, the floating pier, and the Net House, as well as upcoming dredging targets for 2024.

• Approved November 10 meeting minutes

Town Board

The Town Board approved amendments to the driveway ordinance and adopted two ARPA fiscal policies. The Board also authorized the acceptance of a grant for emergency medical equipment and appointed a new member to the Planning Board.

• Adopted proposal to the driveway Ordinance (4-0)
• Accepted two ARPA fiscal policy resolutions governing fund use and reporting (4-0)
• Authorized acceptance of over $10,000 from NCCF/Dottie Gray Ambulance Fund for 3 AEDs and supplies (4-0)
• Appointed Carl Crothers to the Planning Board (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)

Town Board

The Town Board met for a special session to conduct a personnel evaluation. The Board unanimously decided that the Town Manager will receive a 3% merit bonus as budgeted in the 2022-23 FY budget.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved 3% merit bonus for Town Manager (unanimous)

Meeting

The Harbor and Waterfront Advisory Committee approved the process to obtain a major permit for the kayak launcher. The Town Manager reported that the Bond Beach project is complete and a five-year permit extension for Whittaker Creek dredging was granted.

• Approved major permit process for kayak launcher
• Approved October meeting minutes

Town Board

The Town Board approved a budget amendment to cover increased material costs and sod installation for the Neuse Beach Project. The Board also authorized the use of the Town Beach for a Polar Plunge event and scheduled a public hearing for driveway ordinance changes.

• Approved use of Town Beach for Polar Plunge on January 28 (5-0)
• Set Public Hearing for December 6 to review driveway Ordinance changes (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Neuse Beach Project materials and sod (4-1)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board approved an ordinance change to the Board of Adjustment (BOA) terms, amending them to commence June 1 and expire May 31 to resolve date conflicts. The board also reappointed existing BOA members and appointed Chris Moffatt to fill an open seat, with Commissioner Roe abstaining due to his wife's candidacy. Additionally, Vicki Rasmussen was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Committee.

• Approved GMO change to BOA terms as amended (5-0)
• Reappointed existing BOA members (Valinoti, Carmichael, Khouri, Cox) (5-0)
• Appointed Vicki Rasmussen to Parks and Recreation (5-0)
• Appointed Chris Moffatt to BOA (4-0, Roe abstaining)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with correction (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board approved a budget amendment for capital reserve changes and a resolution welcoming Nuttfield scholars, both unanimously. A Board of Adjustment appointment was delayed to the October 4 meeting to allow a public hearing on clarifying appointment terms. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were discussions or reports.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-08 welcoming Nuttfield scholars (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for capital reserve changes (5-0)
• Delayed Board of Adjustment appointment to October 4, 2022 meeting

Town Board

The Oriental Town Board approved a bid for the Net House restoration project, funded by existing budget and future Harbor reserve funds. They also approved a budget amendment, a Capital Reserve Ordinance for police and public works equipment, and several routine items. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Local Water Supply Plan resolution (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Price as ECCOG representative (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #1 (5-0)
• Adopted Capital Reserve Ordinance for Police and Public Works (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05 congratulating Oriental United Methodist Church (5-0)
• Accepted bid for Net House restoration (5-0)

Town Board

The Oriental Town Board held a special meeting on June 30, 2022, and approved a single-item agenda. The board approved a budget amendment that moves money between expense lines without requiring additional appropriation, to align expenses before fiscal year end. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 AM with no public comment.

• Approved single-item agenda (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment moving funds between expense lines, no new appropriation (4-0)

Town Board

The Board approved a one-time $500 gross payment to all employees except the Manager, funded from Police/Public Works reserves, after a 3% COLA motion failed 2-3. The Board also approved a budget amendment, tent camping zoning changes, an audit contract, and appointed a new Planning Board member.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for FY21-22 closeout (5-0)
• Approved tent camping zoning changes to Sections 60 and 135 (5-0)
• Approved audit contract and authorized signature (5-0)
• Appointed Allis on DeWeese to Planning Board (5-0)
• Denied 3% COLA motion (2-3)
• Approved $500 one-time payment to employees except Manager (4-1)

Meeting

The Harbor and Waterfront Advisory Committee approved the May minutes and discussed several waterfront projects. Bond Beach will be closed during the upcoming 120-day project, with a start date pending. The committee is seeking a new general contractor for the Net House Project and will obtain estimates for a floating kayak dock. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Approved May minutes (unanimous)
• Bond Beach to close during project work days (reported)
• Committee to seek new general contractor for Net House Project (reported)
• Committee to obtain estimates for floating kayak dock (discussed)
• Committee to coordinate adding stone to rip rap at Wall Street (discussed)
• Scheduled work day in June for maintenance issues (discussed)

Town Board

The Board approved the FY 2022-23 budget as presented, with Commissioners Roe and Price dissenting over the excavator purchase and recycling fee. The Board also approved the fee schedule with a recycling upcharge of $4.50 instead of the proposed $6.75, on a 3-2 vote. Other actions included scheduling a public hearing on tent camping, appointing HWAC members, and amending the water leak adjustment policy.

• Approved FY 2022-23 budget as presented (3-2, Roe and Price dissenting)
• Approved fee schedule with recycling upcharge reduced to $4.50 (3-2, White and Winfrey dissenting)
• Scheduled public hearing on tent camping for June 23, 2022 (5-0)
• Appointed Kellenberger, Nocera, and Szerlag to HWAC and amended ordinance (5-0)
• Moved July 5 business to June 23 meeting (5-0)
• Approved adjusted meeting and holiday schedules (5-0)
• Amended Chapter K water leak adjustments: first 40,000 gallons only, then highest rate (5-0)
• Drafted letter of support for Pamlico Public Library fundraising (5-0)

Town Board

The Oriental Town Board held a budget meeting and made several decisions. They approved a contract with USDA for planning funds for Hodges Street rehab, awarded a bid for the Neuse Drive Beach project, and voted to keep the proposed trash rate increase in the budget. The board also voted to keep funding for an open position and an excavator purchase, despite objections from two commissioners. A motion to sell the third police vehicle was tabled pending officer input.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved USDA contract for Hodges Street planning funds (5-0)
• Awarded $286,600 bid for Neuse Drive Beach project (5-0)
• Approved $998 for sand for Rec Park from 21-22 budget (5-0)
• Kept trash rate increase in budget version 1A (3-2)
• Kept open position and excavator purchase in budget (3-2)
• Motion to remove open position failed (2-3)
• Tabled motion to sell third police vehicle

Town Board

The Town Board approved replacing the ARPA grant ordinance with Project Ordinance 2022-282, moving $274,398.50 from restricted to unrestricted funds for revenue replacement, with Commissioner Roe opposing due to uncertainty about spending. The board also approved resolutions for Public Works Week and National Police Week, appointed John Deaton to the Tree Board, and approved the Parrothead Regatta use of town docks with an amendment to add it to the official closing list.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-04 designating May 15-21 as Public Works Week (4-1, Roe opposing)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05 proclaiming National Police Week May 9-15 (5-0)
• Appointed John Deaton to the Tree Board (5-0)
• Approved ARPA fund shift to Project Ordinance 2022-282 (4-1, Roe opposing)
• Approved Parrothead Regatta use of Town Docks, added to official closing list (5-0)

Town Board

The Oriental Town Board held its first budget meeting for fiscal year 2022-23, discussing revenue options including potential increases to sanitation, water, and development fees. No formal decisions were made; the board directed the town manager to compile a list of justified fee increases for future consideration. The meeting was procedural, with no votes taken on substantive items.

• Directed manager to list reasonable fee increases (no vote)
• Discussed potential sanitation fee increase (no action)
• Discussed potential water rate increase (no action)
• Discussed raising development fees to cover costs (no action)
• Noted property tax increase not indicated at this time (no action)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board approved installing rumble strips and a crosswalk on Hodges Street to slow traffic, and approved appointments to the Tourism Board. They also adopted changes to the Minutes Policy, including a provision to destroy minutes after a designated period, over one dissenting vote. The board nominated David Szerlag to the Coastal Resources Advisory Council pending resolution of scheduling concerns.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Laura McDonald and Linda Hoff to Tourism Board (5-0)
• Nominated David Szerlag to Coastal Resources Advisory Council (5-0)
• Approved installation of rumble strips and crosswalk on Hodges St (5-0)
• Adopted Minutes Policy changes, including destruction of minutes after designated period (4-1, Price no)

Town Board

The Town Board approved BikeMS's request to use Lou Mac Park as a rest station, adopted changes to Chapter H allowing two out-of-town Tree Board members, and declared April 2, 2022 as Arbor Day. The board also removed a potential equipment purchase from the agenda, tabling it until March 10. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments, reports, and a closed session for the manager's evaluation.

• Approved BikeMS use of Lou Mac Park as rest station (5-0)
• Approved Chapter H change to allow 2 out-of-town Tree Board members (5-0)
• Adopted resolution 2022-03 declaring April 2, 2022 Arbor Day (5-0)
• Removed equipment purchase from agenda, tabled until March 10

Meeting

The board is addressing drainage problems at the Recreation Park and Dog Park that are delaying the completion of a walking trail. Members are also reviewing the second draft of the 2022-2023 budget and planning a spring cleanup day. The board discussed funding for the restoration of John Bon Beach following road and drainage work.

• Purchase of BBQ Grill and Horse-Shoe equipment for Recreation Park
• Review of the Second Draft of the 2022-2023 Budget
• Planning for Lupton Park Spring Clean Up Day on March 5th
• Request for design cost estimates for the future use of the baseball area
• Proposed reserve fund for re-grading John Bon Beach

Town Board

The Town Board approved moving remaining fiscal year meetings to 8AM and rescheduled the March 4 budget retreat to March 10. It adopted an Ethics Training Resolution and a Conflict of Interest Policy, both required by state law. A petition from Whittaker Creek residents about screening at the water plant was received, with discussion planned for March. A potential equipment purchase was tabled until the March 10 retreat for more cost estimates.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Moved remaining FY meetings to 8AM (5-0)
• Rescheduled March 4 budget retreat to March 10, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Ethics Training Resolution (5-0)
• Adopted Conflict of Interest Policy (5-0)
• Tabled equipment purchase discussion until March 10 retreat (5-0)

Planning Board

The Oriental Planning Board approved a parking lot expansion for the Rhew property, determining that the project triggers landscaping requirements. The board also reviewed demolition, allowable use, and deck addition requests, but no formal votes were recorded for those items. The October minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved Rhew parking lot with landscaping requirements (3-0)
• Approved October 20, 2021 minutes (3-0)

Town Board

The Town Board seated newly elected Commissioner Frank Roe and reorganized. David White was elected Mayor Pro Tempore by a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Roe voting against and Commissioner Price abstaining (counted as aye). The board also approved the record retention schedule, appointed Janice Coakley to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and passed resolutions thanking outgoing Commissioner Simmons and recognizing Dr. Dimond.

• Elected David White as Mayor Pro Tempore (4-1)
• Appointed Janice Coakley to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved new record retention schedule (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10 thanking Commissioner Simmons (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2021-13 recognizing Dr. Dimond (5-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)