Burgaw public meetings in 2021
12 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Town Council
The Board of Commissioners will administer oaths of office to the newly elected Mayor and commissioners. The body will also elect a Mayor Pro-tem and appoint representatives to the Council of Governments. Other business includes a budget amendment for police car insurance proceeds.
- Ordinance 2021-30: Amending FY 2021-2022 budget for police car damage insurance proceeds
- Oath of office for Mayor Elect Olivia Dawson and Commissioners Elect Jan Dawson and James R. Malloy
- Discussion on fee collection for town events at the Burgaw Community House
- Resolution 2021-25: Approval of the 2022 Board of Commissioners regular meeting schedule
- Appointment of Council of Governments (COG) Representative and Alternate Representative
Town Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a zoning map amendment for 16 acres on Front Street and a special use permit for a bed and breakfast at 214 S. Dickerson Street. The board will also discuss the American Rescue Plan Act budget and updates to the Unified Development Ordinance.
- Rezoning of +/- 16 acres on Front Street from RA (Residential Agricultural) to I-1 (Light Industrial)
- Major Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast Inn and Event Venue at 214 S. Dickerson Street
- Proposed text amendment to allow Sheriff’s Department, County Offices, and Magistrate’s Office in RA Zoning District
- Proposed text amendment to allow Courts as a standalone use in the B-1 Zoning District
- Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act Budget
Town Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold four public hearings regarding zoning changes, land use plan amendments, and a special use permit for a bed and breakfast. The board is also considering budget amendments for sewer repairs and a wastewater pump station project.
- Rezoning +/- 16 acres on Front Street from Residential Agricultural to I-1 Light Industrial
- Major Special Use Permit for a Bed and Breakfast and Event Venue at 214 S. Dickerson Street
- Ordinance 2021-25 to fund emergency sewer repairs
- Ordinance 2021-26 to increase funds for McKim & Creed wastewater pump station project
- Proposed Unified Development Ordinance changes to increase industrial building height to 55 feet
Town Council
The Board of Commissioners will consider text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to enable a manufacturing complex and update sign illumination standards. The board is also reviewing grant requests for water and wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation.
- Ordinance 2021-24: Text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance for manufacturing and sign lighting
- Resolution 2021-17: Grant request for Water Distribution System Rehabilitation Project
- Resolution 2021-18: Grant request for Wastewater Infrastructure Rehabilitation & Improvements Project
- Ordinance 2021-23: Budget amendment for Burgaw Fire Department t-shirts
- Appointment of two members to the Tourism Development Authority
Town Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on amendments to allow the non-commercial raising of five hens in specific residential zones. The meeting also includes several budget amendments and a discussion on accessory structure location conflicts in the Unified Development Ordinance.
- Ordinance 2021-20 and 2021-21: Proposed allowing five hens in R-20 and R-12 residential zoning districts
- Ordinance 2021-18: Budget amendment to increase Police Department Salaries
- Ordinance 2021-16: Budget amendment to recognize insurance proceeds for pump station #2 HVAC lightning damage
- Resolution 2021-14: Approval of Burgaw Cemetery use for the annual Ghost Walk event
- Ordinance 2021-22: Proposed text change to resolve accessory structure location conflicts in the UDO
Town Council
The Board of Commissioners will discuss accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds and appointing a member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. The meeting includes public hearings on two text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding subdivision recordation and permitted uses.
- Resolution 2021-10: Accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds
- Ordinance 2021-13: Removing mylar return requirement for minor subdivisions
- Ordinance 2021-14: Adding Mixed Use Structure and correcting Manufactured Home occupancy in R-7 MH
- Resolution 2021-09: Approving absentee voting for municipal elections
- Appointment of one member to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Town Council
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings to adopt the FY 2021-2022 budget and a UDO text amendment regarding traffic impact studies. The board will also consider a Major Special Use Permit for a brewery and restaurant. Other business includes traffic signal improvements and board appointments.
- Adoption of the FY 2021-2022 Budget (Ordinance 2021-11)
- Major Special Use Permit for a brewery and restaurant at 103 S. Wright Street and 105 S. Wright Street
- Resolution 2021-07 for traffic signal and intersection improvements at NC Highway 53 and US Highway 117 Business
- Ordinance 2021-12 to allow the Town Manager to waive traffic impact studies in the downtown B-1 Zoning District
- Appointments for the Police Advisory Board and Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee
Town Council
The Board of Commissioners will discuss the creation of a stormwater management utility and the adoption of the Courthouse Avenue Master Plan. The meeting also includes requests for street closures for a summer concert series.
- Ordinance 2021-10 Creating a Stormwater Management Utility
- Resolution 2021-06 Adopting the Courthouse Avenue Master Plan
- Street closure requests for the Summer Concert Series
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will receive updates on tourism, special events, and facility rentals. The body will discuss the 2021/2022 fiscal year budget and capital improvements. The meeting includes the appointment of new advisory board positions.
- Budget update for Fiscal Year 2021/2022
- Capital improvements discussion
- Appointment of new advisory board positions
- Update on Adopt-a-Park Program
- Facility rental revenue report
Town Council
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special session to discuss the FY 21-22 budget. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- FY 21-22 Budget Discussion
Town Council
The Board of Commissioners will consider ordinances regarding housing appeals and budget amendments for revenue from the filming of “This Country”. The meeting includes a presentation on the Courthouse Avenue Improvement Project and a discussion on golf cart ordinances.
- Ordinance 2021-08: Naming the Board of Adjustment as the Housing Appeals Board
- Ordinance 2021-09: Amending FY 20-21 budget for revenue from filming of “This Country”
- Resolution 2021-04: Authorizing the disposal of surplus property
- Resolution 2021-05: Adopting the Southeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Discussion on Golf Cart Ordinance
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to receive a presentation on the Capital Improvement Survey from Director Cody Suggs. The board will also hold a period for public comment.
- Presentation of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Capital Improvement Survey