Board of Commissioners

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

TUESDAY, April 13, 2021 - 6:00 P.M.

View/Print Full Agenda Packet

Public Comment Instructions

The meeting will be available for by registering at the following link for attendees  - by clicking here or by calling +1 (562) 247-8422 and entering the access code 359-740-443 when prompted. 

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Opening Prayer

4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Adoption of Agenda
6. Proclamations / Public Announcements  

7. Public Comment  

8. Consent Agenda 

  a. Minutes from March 9, 2021 Regular Meeting

  b. Minutes from March 9, 2021 Special Budget Meeting

  c. NCDOT Disaster Relief Related Debris Removal Agreement

  d. Amend the Fee Schedule for the Regional Access Paid Parking Fees

  e. Resolution Authorizing Audit Services Contract Extension

  f. Budget and Capital Project Ordinance Amendments

  g. Tax Discovery and Releases

  h. Resolution: Requesting the North Carolina Department of Transportation to move the 45 MPH Speed Limit from Seagull Street 800 feet to the east of Blackskimmer. 

9. General Public Update: Parking in the Town of Emerald Isle 

  a. Paid Parking Update

  b. Digital Map of Free Parking Spaces

  c. Media Campaign

10. General Public Update: 2021 Beach Safety Briefing 

  a. Lifeguards

  b. Beach Patrol

  c. EMS Update

11. Presentation: Horses on the Public Beach

  a. Presentation from Chief Reese 

  b. Optional Changes to TOEI Article IV 71

12. Discussion: Covid-19 Safety and Budget Impacts

  a. July 4th Celebration

  b. 2021 Beach Music Celebration

13. EI Planning Department: Site Review

  a. Emerald Isle Realty Driveway Extension 

14. Presentation: Beach Driving Committee Update

15. Discussion: Update to Existing Noise Ordinance to establish Decibel Levels 

16. Discussion: Consider an update to the current Yard Waste Ordinance

  a. Consider update to Yardwaste Ordinance 94

  b. Consider leasing of Yardwaste Truck for FY22 

17. Comments from Town Clerk, Town Attorney and Town Manager  

18. Comments from Board of Commissioners and Mayor
19. Adjourn

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Meeting

Monday, March 22, 2021

6:00 PM

Town Board Meeting Room

1.          Call to Order

2.         Roll Call             

3.         Approval of Minutes from January 25, 2021 Meeting

4.         Review of Site Improvements for Emerald Isle Realty Commercial Property

5.         Planning Board entering into Quasi-Judicial Proceeding for Variance Case (Staff Briefing)

6.         Case 21-V-01.  A request submitted by Tom Fetter for a variance to Chapter 5, Table 5.1

             “Table of Dimensional Standards” and Chapter 10, 10.2 Definitions Building Setback Line, Front, Side, Rear. The request is for a variance to the required minimum front yard setback of 30 feet and 3’ encroachment for elevator shafts in order to allow for the placement of two elevators on the duplex that would extend into the required setbacks.            

The property is located at 3114 Ocean Drive.   

   a.     Open Case

   b.     Swear In Witnesses (All those giving testimony)

   c.      Staff Testimony

   d.     Owner Testimony

   e.     Other Testimony (Adjacent Owners, Expert Witnesses, Other Substantial & Competent Testimony)

   f.       Deliberation

   g.     Vote/Finding of Fact (4/5^th vote required) 

7.         Quasi-Judicial Proceeding concluded  

8.         Report from the Town Planner

    ·       Building Inspection Report January & February 2021 (attached)

    ·       Meetings to Note

    ·       Board of Commissioners, April 13, 2021

    ·       Planning Board, April 26, 2021

9.         Board Comments

10.        Adjourn

Board of Commissioners

March 9, 2021

Board of Commissioners

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

TUESDAY, March 9, 2021 - 6:00 P.M.

View/Print Full Agenda Packet

Public Comment (and Public Hearing) Instructions

The meeting will be available for by registering at the following link for attendees  - BY CLICKING HERE or by calling +1 (562) 247-8422 and entering the access code 359-740-443 when prompted. 

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Opening Prayer
4. Pledge of Allegiance 

5. Adoption of Agenda 

6. Proclamations / Public Announcements 

7. Public Comment 

 8. Consent Agenda 

   a. February 9, 2021 Meeting Minutes 

   b. February 15, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes

9. Consider a 1-year contract with NC Parking to provide subcontracted services to the Town of Emerald Isle for parking collection services at the WORA and EORA to begin April 1, 2021

   a. Resolution Authorizing Town Manager to Sign Contract 

10. Ordinance to Amend Various Provisions of the UDO Regarding State Enabling Legislation Chapter 160D 

   a. Public Hearing

   b. Vote to Amend Various Provisions of the UDO (regarding legislation Ch 160D)

11. An update by Commissioner Mark Taylor related to the establishment of a Beach Driving review committee consisting of: Mayor Barber, Commissioner Taylor, Police Chief Reese and Assistant Police Chief Panzarella

12. Spring 2021 Bogue Inlet Dredging Event - Proposed Cost Scheduling and Funding Request

   a. Resolution Authorizing Funding Request to NC Shallow Draft Navigation Channel Dredging and Lake Maintenance Fund for Bogue Inlet Navigation Dredging

13. Comments from Town Clerk, Town Attorney and Town Manager 

14. Comments from Board of Commissioners and Mayor 

15. Adjourn 

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Town of Emerald Isle

7500 Emerald Drive

Emerald Isle, NC 28594

Public Comment Instructions 

Monday, February 15, 2020 - 11:30 am – 4:30 pm

FY 20-21 Budget Planning Workshop

11:30 am WORKING LUNCH (catered)

11:30 am MEETING INITIATION / PUBLIC COMMENT

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Adoption of Agenda

4. Public Comment

11:40 am FINANCIAL / BUDGET INFORMATION

5. Overall Financial Status, Service Statistics

6. FY 20-21 Budget Status

a. General Fund

b. Future Beach Nourishment Fund

c. Bicycle and Pedestrian Fund

d. Golf Cart Fund

e. Dog Park

7. FY 21-22 Budget Projection

a. General Fund

b. Future Beach Nourishment Fund

c. Bicycle and Pedestrian Fund

d. Golf Cart Fund

8. General Fund 5-Year Forecast

9. DRAFT 5-Year Capital Replacement/ Improvement Program

12:15 pm PAID PARKING RFP RESULTS

10. RFP Results for Paid Parking Vendors

a. Currently, the paid parking model includes Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays

b. Currently, EIPR physically collects parking fees at the WORA and EORA

c. The option(s) with a technical vendor are numerous

12:45 pm 15 Minute Break

1:00 pm STORMWATER STYSTEM REPAIRS

11. Stormwater System Assessment

a. Discussion of high priority repair areas

-Lee Ave Culvert Replacement

-East Reed Drive Improvements

-Cedar Street Improvements

-Other zones

b. Stormwater Project funding via 428 FEMA Grant

1:30 pm PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

12. Yard Debris Collection

13. Powell Bill Roadway Paving

-Annual funding is approximately $140,000

-Proposed roadway resurfacing list for 2021

14. PW’s Service Truck Concept

2:00 pm PUBLIC INFORMATION DEPARTMENT

15. The year ahead in Emerald Isle

2:15 pm 15 Minute Break

2:30 pm PLANNING DEPARTMENT

16. Unified Development Ordinance

-Consider a comprehensive update of the UDO

-Address future growth and stormwater impacts

3:00 PM POTENTIAL FY 21-22 BUDGET PRIORITIES (continued)

17. Employee Compensation

3:15 pm BOARD SUMMARY DISCUSSION

OF PRIORITIES / GOALS

18. Decorative Lights on Bogue Inlet Drive

19. Increased beautification along NC 58

20. Beach Driving Review Committee

4:15 pm 15 Minute Break

4:30 – 6:00 pm CLOSED SESSION

Closed Session per NCGS § 143-318.11. (a) (6) to discuss personnel related to the Town Manager.

This meeting will not be live-streamed to the public. Please view the public comment instruction for how to submit your comments ahead of time. 

Board of Commissioners

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

TUESDAY, February 9, 2021 - 6:00 P.M.

View/Print Full Agenda Packet

Public Comment (and Public Hearing) Instructions

The meeting will be available for by registering at the following link for attendees  - BY CLICKING HERE or by calling +1 (562) 247-8422 and entering the access code 359-740-443 when prompted. 

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Opening Prayer
4. Pledge of Allegiance 

5. Adoption of Agenda 

6. Proclamations / Public Announcements 

7. Public Comment 

 8. Consent Agenda 

   a. January 12, 2021 Meeting Minutes 

   b. Craig St. Walkway Replacement

   c. EOC Alternate Location Agreement 

9. Beach Driving Study 

   a. Beach Study Memo 

   b. Beach Study Presentation 

10. Appointments 

   a. Golf Cart Advisory Committee – 3 Vacancies

11. Comments from Town Clerk, Town Attorney and Town Manager 

12. Comments from Board of Commissioners and Mayor 

3. Adjourn