Leland meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Leland agendas list $550,000.00 state appropriation, annexation hearings and Town Hall closeout — but no outcomes published yet

Leland's Town Council was scheduled on Oct. 15 to take up a $550,000.00 appropriation from the State of North Carolina, public hearings on two annexations, a rezoning and the closeout of the Town Hall Expansion and Renovation Project, according to the meeting agenda. No minutes have been published for that meeting, or for the three other Leland meetings held in the past two weeks. The records supplied are agendas only. They show what was scheduled, not what was voted on, and no vote tallies or outcomes are available.

Council regular meeting, Oct. 15

The agenda listed Budget Amendment BA26-009 to appropriate $550,000.00 from the State of North Carolina. It also listed public hearings for voluntary annexation and initial zoning of Parcel IDs 04800005 and 05700043, and Ordinance ORD-26-010 to rezone Brunswick County Tax Parcel IDs 0470001212 and 0470001216. Two other items were scheduled: closeout of the Town Hall Expansion and Renovation Project, and Resolution R-26-083 adopting the Town's Finance Policy and Procedures Manual.

Council agenda meeting, Oct. 12

The Council was scheduled to discuss FY27-28 budget requests and service adjustments, and topics for the FY27-28 budget. The agenda also included a staff update on Resolution R-26-079 regarding the 2026 Brunswick County School Bond Referendum, and potential ceremonial recognitions and presentations. This was an agenda meeting; the record supplied does not indicate any vote was scheduled.

Board of Adjustment, Oct. 6

The board was scheduled to hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a variance request from Sec. 50-18.(x)(5) of the Town of Leland Code of Ordinances, Streets and Connections, for Brunswick County Tax Parcel ID 0370005505. The agenda also listed conflict of interest and disclosure statements and the swearing in of witnesses before the hearing, approval of the Sept. 1, 2026 minutes (MEMO-26-0245), and adoption of the board's 2027 regular meeting schedule (MEMO-26-0239).

Economic Development Committee, Oct. 8

The committee's only action item was adopting its 2027 regular meeting schedule (MEMO-26-0240), which lists meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Leland Town Hall, 102 Town Hall Drive. The agenda also included approval of the Sept. 10, 2026 minutes (MEMO-26-0246), an economic development report, and a discussion described as a post tour of the town. The agenda contained no rezonings, contracts or dollar amounts.

What the record does not show

For all four meetings, the supplied material is marked as agenda only, with minutes not yet published. Nothing in it establishes that any item passed, failed, was amended, or was heard at all. The $550,000.00 figure is the amount named in a proposed budget amendment, not a confirmed receipt or expenditure. The annexation and rezoning items were scheduled for public hearings; the record does not show what was presented or how the Council responded.

Coming up

The supplied list of upcoming meetings for the next 14 days is empty, so no meetings in that window can be listed here. Two agendas did reference next regular meetings, both outside that window: the Board of Adjustment on Nov. 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, and the Economic Development Committee on Nov. 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall. Readers should check the Town of Leland's official agenda and minutes page for confirmation and for published results of the October meetings.

Leland Council to weigh $550,000 state budget amendment, annexation hearings

Leland's Town Council is set to consider a $550,000.00 budget amendment funded by the State of North Carolina and to hold public hearings on two voluntary annexations at its regular meeting on October 15, according to the posted agenda. The same agenda lists a rezoning ordinance, the closeout of the Town Hall Expansion and Renovation Project, and a resolution adopting the Town's Finance Policy and Procedures Manual.

A note on what is and is not confirmed: the three most recent meetings covered here — the Board of Adjustment on October 6, the Economic Development Committee on October 8, and the Council agenda meeting on October 12 — are represented by agendas only. Minutes have not been published, so no votes, approvals, or outcomes from those meetings are established in the records reviewed.

Council agenda meeting, October 12

The Council discussed budget requests, service adjustments, and topics for the FY27-28 budget, according to the agenda. The meeting also included a staff update on Resolution R-26-079 regarding the 2026 Brunswick County School Bond Referendum. Potential ceremonial recognitions and presentations were also listed. The agenda summary contains no dollar amounts and no vote results.

Board of Adjustment, October 6

The board was scheduled to hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a variance request from Sec. 50-18.(x)(5) of the Town of Leland Code of Ordinances, Streets and Connections, for Brunswick County Tax Parcel ID 0370005505. The agenda also listed approval of the September 1, 2026 meeting minutes (MEMO-26-0245) and adoption of the board's regular meeting schedule for calendar year 2027 (MEMO-26-0239). Conflict of interest and disclosure statements and the swearing in of witnesses were listed ahead of the hearing. The next regular meeting is November 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Economic Development Committee, October 8

The committee's only action item was adopting its regular meeting schedule for the 2027 calendar year (MEMO-26-0240). That schedule lists meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Leland Town Hall, 102 Town Hall Drive. The agenda also included approval of the September 10, 2026 meeting minutes (MEMO-26-0246), an economic development report, and a discussion on a post tour of the town. The agenda contained no rezonings, contracts, or dollar amounts. The next regular meeting is November 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall.

Coming up

Council Regular Meeting — October 15. The Council is scheduled to take up Budget Amendment BA26-009 to appropriate $550,000.00 from the State of North Carolina. Public hearings are listed for the voluntary annexation and initial zoning of Parcel IDs 04800005 and 05700043. Ordinance ORD-26-010 would rezone Brunswick County Tax Parcel IDs 0470001212 and 0470001216. The agenda also lists the closeout of the Town Hall Expansion and Renovation Project and Resolution R-26-083 adopting the Town's Finance Policy and Procedures Manual.

No other upcoming meetings in the next 14 days were provided in the records reviewed.

Leland council agenda includes flood ordinance, annexations; planning board to review US 17 overlay

The Leland Town Council's Aug. 20 regular meeting agenda included a presentation on a proposed flood damage prevention ordinance, four voluntary annexation petitions, and resolutions on subdivision performance guarantees. The council also held an agenda meeting Aug. 17 to review the Leland 2045 Comprehensive Plan and a budget calendar for fiscal year 2027-2028. Minutes of both meetings have not yet been published, so no decisions are reported. An Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Aug. 13 was canceled.

Council regular meeting (Aug. 20)

The agenda included a legislative update, a presentation on the Leland Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, and a consent agenda with multiple resolutions. Specific items:

• Ordinance ORD-26-008, amending Chapter 18, Article III, on peddling and soliciting.
• Resolution R-26-059, authorizing the town manager to execute a Brownfield's Agreement for town-owned properties.
• Resolutions R-26-048, R-26-053, R-26-055, R-26-054, and R-26-052, regarding performance guarantees for Riverwalk Pointe Phase 2, Kyndall Cove Phase 1, The Pinnacle at Mallory Creek Plantation Phase 2, Bellamy Place, and Pinewood Phase 1 Section 1B subdivisions.
• Resolutions R-26-061, R-26-062, R-26-063, and R-26-060, directing the town clerk to investigate voluntary annexation petitions from S&D Pett Holdings, LLC, Glenn and Tina James, Maco 14, LLC, and William M. Sue and Linda Deese.
• Resolution R-26-057, adopting a resolution of intent to annex approximately 28.51 acres of town-owned property.

The agenda also included a proclamation recognizing the Cape Fear Blue Star Mothers of America and announcements of upcoming events.

Council agenda meeting (Aug. 17)

The council's agenda meeting included:

• A quarterly update on the Leland 2045 Comprehensive Plan, including completed road and park projects.
• A proposed fiscal year 2027-2028 budget calendar and communication plan, presented for council consensus.
• Discussion of commercial trash pickup, introduced by Councilmember Hyer.
• Discussion of public safety.
• Discussion of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Article 4 draft, covering zoning map and districts.
• Recognition of Brayden Fritz and Jon Kenney for assistance during a school bus accident.

The meeting also included a closed session.

Economic Development Committee (Aug. 13)

The Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Aug. 13 was canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Coming up

The Planning Board will meet Aug. 25. The agenda includes:

• A zoning map amendment to add a 16.79-acre parcel (Brunswick County Tax Parcel ID 0470001212) to the U.S. Highway 17 Overlay District, which sets corridor-oriented sign standards.
• A quarterly update on the Leland 2045 Comprehensive Plan implementation.
• Continued discussion of the UDO Article 4 draft.
• Approval of June 23, 2026 meeting minutes.
• A public comment period.

Leland roundup: Council set to weigh property exchange and grant funds; zoning overhaul draft unveiled

Council Regular Meeting — July 16

The Leland Town Council is scheduled to consider two resolutions with direct financial and property implications: Resolution R-26-050, authorizing the exchange of real property, and Resolution R-26-049, accepting grant award funds. Dollar amounts for either item were not listed in the available agenda.

The same session includes a presentation from the Leland Area Garden Club and service recognitions for Donn Garvey, Jean Klein, Michael Braddock, and Scott Hennis. Two public events are noted: the Founders Park grand opening on July 31 and a "Let's Talk Leland" event on July 29 at Fire Station 51.

Because minutes have not yet been published, it is not yet confirmed whether the resolutions were adopted or how members voted.

Council Agenda Meeting — July 13

Council reviewed a draft of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Article 4, covering the official zoning map and district structure. Staff sought council feedback to be provided at the August agenda review meeting.

Proposed changes include:

• Retiring five legacy zoning districts: M‑F, C‑1, C‑2, C‑3, and RMH.
• Adding four new residential districts: R‑10, R‑8, R‑4, and R‑2.
• Creating three new commercial districts: Neighborhood Business and Service, Community Business and Service, and Regional Business and Service.
• Abolishing the US Highway 17 Overlay District.

This was a review item only; no adoption was scheduled.

Leland Tourism Development Authority — July 6

The LTDA agenda listed four resolutions for approval: R26-006 for a grant contract for an additional train, R26-005 for a grant contract for the Leland in Lights festival, R26-008 for the 2026 Our State Magazine marketing contract, and R26-009 authorizing promotional video production services. The board also planned to discuss the 2027 meeting schedule and review the LTDA's new branding and logo. Minutes are not yet published, so outcomes and vote tallies are not confirmed.

Economic Development Committee — July 9

The committee was scheduled to elect a chair and vice chair, discuss a strategic plan update, and receive a report from the NCEDA conference. The agenda also included the reappointment of Debra Pickett and the introduction of new members Karen Barefoot, William Chestnut, and Aaron Talley. Minutes are not yet published.

Board of Adjustment — July 7

The July 7 meeting was canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026.

Coming up

• **Parks and Recreation Board — July 22, 2026:** Discussion items include the PROS Plan update and a Loblolly Park update. The board will also review approval of April 20 and May 27 meeting minutes and hear announcements for the Founders Park grand opening and the WECT Sounds of Summer concert on July 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Note: All recent meetings listed above are reflected as agenda-only items, with minutes not yet published. Final outcomes, vote tallies, and any dollar figures not included in the agendas cannot be confirmed until official minutes are released.

Leland roundup: Tourism contracts on agenda, zoning overhaul up for review, Council weighs property exchange

Tourism Development Authority

The Leland Tourism Development Authority met July 6 with several contracts on its agenda. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed. Agenda items included Resolution R26-006, a grant contract for an additional train; Resolution R26-005, a grant contract for the Leland in Lights festival; Resolution R26-008, the 2026 Our State Magazine marketing contract; and Resolution R26-009, authorizing promotional video production services. The board was also scheduled to discuss the 2027 regular meeting schedule and review the LTDA's new branding and logo.

Board of Adjustment

The July 7 Board of Adjustment meeting was canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee met July 9. Minutes are not yet published, so actions are not confirmed. The agenda called for election of a chair and vice chair, a strategic plan update discussion, a post-NCEDA conference report, and the reappointment of Debra Pickett. New members Karen Barefoot, William Chestnut, and Aaron Talley were to be introduced.

Council Agenda Meeting — Zoning Overhaul Review

The Leland Town Council meets today, July 13, to review the draft Unified Development Ordinance Article 4, which covers the official zoning map and district structure. Staff are seeking council feedback to be provided at the August agenda review meeting.

The draft proposes retiring five legacy zoning districts: M-F, C-1, C-2, C-3, and RMH. It would introduce four new residential districts — R-10, R-8, R-4, and R-2 — and create three new commercial districts: Neighborhood Business and Service, Community Business and Service, and Regional Business and Service. The proposal also abolishes the US Highway 17 Overlay District.

This is a review item only; no vote is scheduled.

Council Regular Meeting — Property Exchange and Grant Funds

The Council's July 16 regular meeting includes Resolution R-26-050, authorizing the exchange of real property, and Resolution R-26-049, accepting grant award funds. The session also features a presentation from the Leland Area Garden Club and review of several previous meeting minutes.

Service recognitions are listed for Donn Garvey, Jean Klein, Michael Braddock, and Scott Hennis.

Community Events Noted

The Founders Park grand opening is scheduled for July 31. A "Let's Talk Leland" event is set for July 29 at Fire Station 51.

Coming Up

• **July 13 — Council Agenda Meeting:** Review of draft UDO Article 4, zoning map and districts.
• **July 16 — Council Regular Meeting:** Real property exchange, grant award acceptance, Garden Club presentation, and service recognitions.
• **July 29 — Let's Talk Leland:** Fire Station 51.
• **July 31 — Founders Park Grand Opening.**
• **August 4 — Board of Adjustment:** Next regular meeting following the July 7 cancellation.

Leland Planning Board reviews zoning code updates; tourism board to consider train grant

Leland's Planning Board last month gathered feedback on proposed updates to the town's zoning code, including new rules for violations and a revamp of residential districts. No votes were taken. Meanwhile, the Leland Tourism Development Authority meets Monday to consider contracts for a new train, a festival, and marketing services.

Planning Board discusses zoning code updates

At its June 23 meeting, the Planning Board reviewed two draft sections of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The first, Article 10, covers violations and enforcement. The second, Article 4, addresses the zoning map and proposes creating four new residential districts — R-10, R-8, R-4, and R-2 — to replace older 'Legacy Districts' (M-F, C-1, C-2, C-3, and RMH). The board also received monthly transportation and staff reports. Minutes have not yet been published.

Tourism board to vote on contracts Monday

The Leland Tourism Development Authority meets July 6 at 6 p.m. to vote on four resolutions. Resolution R26-006 would approve a grant contract for an additional train. Resolution R26-005 covers a grant contract for the Leland in Lights festival. The board will also consider a 2026 marketing contract with Our State Magazine (Resolution R26-008) and a contract for promotional video production services (Resolution R26-009). The authority will also discuss its 2027 regular meeting schedule and review new branding and a logo.

Board of Adjustment meeting canceled

The Board of Adjustment scheduled for July 7 has been canceled. The next regular meeting is August 4.

Economic Development Committee to elect officers

The Economic Development Committee meets July 9 to elect a chair and vice chair, discuss an update to its strategic plan, and receive a report from the NCEDA conference. Debra Pickett is set to be reappointed, and new members Karen Barefoot, William Chestnut, and Aaron Talley will be introduced.

Coming up

• **Leland Tourism Development Authority** – Monday, July 6, 6 p.m.
• **Economic Development Committee** – Thursday, July 9, time TBD.
• **Board of Adjustment** – Next meeting August 4.