Burgaw public meetings in 2024

Town Council

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments, including a fund balance appropriation for Duke Energy and insurance proceeds. The meeting includes public hearings on a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance and the adoption of updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps.

• Approval of November 12, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Ordinance 2024-33 Amending FY 2024-2025 budget for Duke Energy work
• Ordinance 2024-34 Amending FY 2024-2025 budget for insurance proceeds
• Public Hearing: Text amendment to Chapter 14 of the Unified Development Ordinance
• Public Hearing: Adoption of updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs)

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners approved several items, including a Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan, flood damage prevention ordinance updates, and adoption of updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps. The board also appropriated $75,000 for sidewalk replacements on North Wright and Bridgers Streets, approved the FY 2025-26 budget calendar, and added a seat belt requirement to the golf cart ordinance. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan with noted corrections (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) via Ordinance 2024-36 (unanimous)
• Amended UDO Chapter 14 Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance via Ordinance 2024-35 (unanimous)
• Appropriated $75k for sidewalk replacements on North Wright and Bridgers Streets (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025-26 budget calendar with retreat Feb 18-19 and work session May 5-6 (unanimous)
• Added seat belt requirement to golf cart ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 regular meeting schedule via Resolution 2024-34 (unanimous)
• Extended Town Attorney agreement through January 31, 2025 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also consider budget amendments regarding building permit revenue and fee schedules.

• Ordinance 2024-30: Adding auction houses (excluding livestock) as a by-right use in the I-1 zoning district
• Ordinance 2024-31: Modifying tree mitigation and removal requirements on public property
• Ordinance 2024-32: Modifying tree inventory requirements
• Ordinance 2024-28: Amending FY 2024-2025 budget for building permit revenue and inspections expenditures
• Ordinance 2024-29: Amending FY 2024-2025 budget to reflect changes to the Schedule of Fees

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners approved multiple Unified Development Ordinance amendments regarding auction houses and tree requirements, and voted to extend the Business Improvement District indefinitely by removing its sunset clause. The board also appropriated $250,000 for an underground utilities project with Duke Energy and approved two fee and street closure requests.

• Approved minutes and budget-related Ordinances 2024-28 and 2024-29 on the consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Burgaw Rotary Club fee waiver request for the Community House, requiring payment of the cleaning fee (unanimous)
• Approved Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce street closure request for the Annual Christmas Parade on December 14, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-29 and Ordinance 2024-30 adding auction houses (excluding livestock) as a by-right use in I-1 zoning (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-30 and Ordinance 2024-31 modifying tree mitigation and removal requirements on public property (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-31 and Ordinance 2024-32 adding an option for tree inventory requirements (unanimous)
• Approved removing the 5-year sunset period for the Downtown Burgaw Business Improvement District (unanimous)
• Appropriated $250,000 for the Duke Energy underground utilities project along Courthouse Avenue and Wright Street (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special session to discuss town priorities and projects. The council will also consider a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans.

• Resolution 2024-28 Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
• Work session regarding town priorities and projects

Town Council

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, rezonings, or contracts are listed for decision or discussion.

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will consider amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding land use. The meeting includes public hearings on permitting recreational camps in specific districts and removing separation requirements for bars and nightclubs. The Board will also review budget amendments and a utility franchise renewal.

• Ordinance 2024-26: Adding recreational and vacation camps as a use in I-1 and O&I districts
• Ordinance 2024-27: Removing minimum separation between bars, cocktail lounges, or nightclubs and churches, schools, parks, or residences
• Ordinance 2024-24: Budget amendment for Fire Department T-shirt purchase
• Ordinance 2024-25: Budget amendment for the Beautification Committee
• Duke Energy Progress, LLC Franchise Ordinance Renewal

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners approved several zoning text amendments, including adding recreational and vacation camps to certain districts and removing minimum separation requirements for bars and nightclubs. They also renewed the Duke Energy Progress franchise ordinance for 30 years and approved a $200k budget adjustment for a new Building Inspector position. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-26 adding recreational/vacation camps to I-1 and O&I districts (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-27 removing minimum separation for bars/nightclubs from churches, schools, parks, residences (unanimous)
• Approved Duke Energy Progress franchise ordinance renewal for 30-year term (unanimous)
• Approved $200k revenue/expenditure increase for Building Inspector position (unanimous)
• Approved NC Blueberry Festival street closure for Nov 16 chili cookoff (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments for Fire Dept t-shirts and Beautification Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed William Stanfield to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)

Town Council

The Burgaw Town Council will consider and vote on several agenda items, including routine consent agenda approvals and budget amendments for sidewalk repair and speed limit sign purchases. A key decision is the adoption of the Capital Project Ordinance for the Town of Burgaw Stormwater Masterplan. The council will also review special requests such as a street closure request from Pender United and a franchise ordinance renewal from Duke Energy Progress, LLC.

• Ordinance 2024-23 – Adoption of Capital Project Ordinance for the Town of Burgaw Stormwater Masterplan
• Ordinance 2024-21 – FY 2024-2025 budget amendment for a fund balance appropriation for sidewalk repair
• Ordinance 2024-22 – FY 2024-2025 budget amendment for a fund balance appropriation for purchase of speed limit signs
• Special Events Application – Sydney Lewis
• Street Closure Request – Pender United

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners approved a 30-year franchise agreement with Duke Energy Progress, with Commissioner Malloy abstaining pending further questions. The board also approved multiple street closures for events, road naming requests, a $250/container/day fine for non-authorized solid waste containers, and $700 for Christmas decor.

• Approved 30-year Duke Energy Progress franchise ordinance (3-0, Malloy abstained)
• Approved street closure for Burgaw Baptist Church trunk-or-treat on Oct 31
• Approved street closure for Pender United Community Day on Sep 28
• Approved master list of street closures for town events
• Approved Pender High School Homecoming Parade street closures
• Approved road naming 'Tatum Trail' and 'Alonza James Road'/'MJ Woods Drive'
• Approved $250/container/day fine for non-authorized solid waste containers
• Approved $700 for additional Christmas decor

General

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the town's priorities and projects. The meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Burgaw Town Center.

• Work session on town priorities and projects
• Meeting at Burgaw Town Center, 108 E Wilmington St
• Scheduled for August 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners held a work session and unanimously approved allocating an additional $100k for sidewalk improvements, bringing the total to $200k. They also unanimously voted to make Courthouse Avenue sidewalk replacement the first priority, with remaining funds used for other areas. The board agreed to consider brick pavers and lampposts for Courthouse Avenue, with staff to bring back more information.

• Allocated additional $100k for sidewalk improvements, total $200k (unanimous)
• Made Courthouse Avenue sidewalk replacement the first priority (unanimous)
• Agreed to incorporate brick pavers along Courthouse Avenue
• Directed staff to get pricing on lampposts for Courthouse Avenue
• Agreed to revisit purchase of building at back of Dees Park
• Commissioner Malloy to contact owner of Dees Park building

General

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting for routine procedural matters, including a quasi‑judicial training session. No decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Call to Order
• Invocation
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Quasi-judicial Training
• Adjournment

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners held a special meeting solely for quasi-judicial training provided by Senior Planner Ron Satterfield of the Cape Fear Council of Governments. No substantive decisions were made; the board adjourned unanimously at 6:52 PM.

• Adjourned special meeting unanimously

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a wall mural request in the Central Business District. The council will also review budget amendments for fire marshal fees and a loan for lead service line replacement.

• Resolution 2024-23: Mural request at 101 S Wright St
• Ordinance 2024-20: FY 2024-2025 budget amendment for Fire Marshal fee schedule
• Resolution 2024-22: NCDEQ Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan for lead service line replacement
• Ordinance 2024-19: Town of Burgaw Golf Cart Ordinance
• North Walker Street box culvert replacement project update

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance 2024-19 for golf carts with amendments, and voted to proceed with the North Walker Street box culvert replacement without engineering, relying on Public Works staff. They also approved a mural request, street closures for town events, and a budget amendment for fire fee schedule changes.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-19 golf cart ordinance with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with North Walker Street culvert replacement without engineering (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-23 mural request at 101 S. Wright Street (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Autumn Festival and Autumn Concerts (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-20 budget amendment for fire fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda except Ordinance 2024-19 and June 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Kiwanis Club signage at town welcome signs (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will consider several land use requests, including a conditional rezoning for a bar/cocktail lounge at 114 S Dickerson St. The agenda also includes a nine-lot residential subdivision request on East Coston Road and the annexation of Pender County property on Old Savannah Road.

• Conditional zoning request for a bar/cocktail lounge at 114 S Dickerson St
• 9-lot single-family residential development on East Coston Road
• Voluntary annexation of Pender County property on Old Savannah Road
• Adoption of the Town of Burgaw Resilience Strategy (Resolution 2024-18)
• Authorization for electronic payments (Resolution 2024-19)

The Board approved a conditional zoning request for a bar/cocktail lounge at 114 S Dickerson St and a preliminary plat for a 9-lot single-family development on East Coston Road. The Council also authorized the town to use electronic payments and approved the annexation of Pender County property on Old Savannah Road.

• Approved Resolution 2024-18 adopting the Town of Burgaw Resilience Strategy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-19 authorizing electronic payments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-20 and Ordinance 2024-17 for a bar/cocktail lounge at 114 S Dickerson St (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-21 for a 9-lot residential subdivision on East Coston Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-18 for voluntary annexation of Pender County property on Old Savannah Road (unanimous)
• Authorized eminent domain for sewer easements against Walmart and Jeffrey James (unanimous)

General

The Board will hold a public hearing for the consideration of adopting Ordinance 2024-16, the FY 2024-2025 budget. A planning session is scheduled to discuss sewer capacity processes, street acceptance standards, and facade grant boundaries. The meeting also includes a street closure request for the 4th of July Parade.

• Public hearing for adoption of FY 2024-2025 Budget (Ordinance 2024-16)
• Street closure request for the 4th of July Parade
• Discussion on developing sewer capacity processes and procedures
• Discussion on standards for street acceptance by the Town
• Discussion regarding facade grant boundary

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2024-2025 budget, which includes a 4 cents tax increase and no new employees. The board also approved a street closure for the Fourth of July Parade and expanded the Facade Grant boundary.

• Approved street closure of Dickerson Street for 4th of July Parade (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget with 4 cents tax increase and no new employees (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-16 for adoption of FY 2024-2025 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved aligning Facade Grant boundary with B-1 zoning district (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will consider a rezoning request for the Weldon Village subdivision at 2630 NC HWY 53 W to allow for 487 single-family homes. The board is also scheduled to consider adopting the FY 2024-2025 budget.

• Rezoning request for a 487-lot subdivision at 2630 NC HWY 53 W
• Adoption of the FY 2024-2025 Town Budget (Ordinance 2024-16)
• Resolution supporting the purchase of South End of Topsail Beach by NC Coastal Land Trust
• Funding request for the Walker Street Culvert Project

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to deny a request by D.R. Horton to rezone land off NC HWY 53 W from Rural Agricultural to a conditional residential district for a 487-lot subdivision, after first adopting a statement that the project is inconsistent with the town's Land Use Plan and ordinances. The board also approved $42,000 to buy a box culvert and extend a sidewalk for the future splash pad project, and approved roughly $400,000 in water line replacements funded by a state grant. The public hearing on the FY 2024-2025 budget, including a proposed $0.06 tax increase, was continued to a special meeting on June 26, 2024, with no motion taken on the budget ordinance. The board also suspended the Police Advisory Board due to lack of participation and accepted an annexation petition from Pender County.

• Denied rezoning of 2630 NC HWY 53 W from RA to R-20 (CZ) for a 487-lot subdivision (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-16 finding the Weldon Village project inconsistent with the Land Use Plan and town ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved $42k for box culvert purchase and sidewalk extension for future splash pad project (unanimous)
• Approved approximately $400k in water line replacements on Dickerson, Bennett, and Fremont streets using state grant funds (unanimous)
• Continued FY 2024-2025 budget public hearing to June 26, 2024; no motion taken on Ordinance 2024-16
• Suspended the Police Advisory Board due to lack of participation (unanimous)
• Accepted Clerk's Certificate of Sufficiency for Pender County annexation request (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-17 setting a public hearing for the annexation petition (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will review requests for traffic signal installations at NC Highway 53/US Highway 117 Business and US Highway 117 Bypass/Wilmington Street. The meeting includes a budget amendment for a donation to the NC Blueberry Festival Association and a review of a solid waste collection services contract.

• Ordinance 2024-11: Budget amendment for NC Blueberry Festival Association donation
• Resolution 2024-12: Traffic signal and intersection improvements at NC Highway 53 and US Highway 117 Business
• Resolution 2024-13: Request for traffic light at US Highway 117 Bypass and Wilmington Street
• Contract for Solid Waste Collection Services
• Resolution 2024-14: Grant application for Phase 3 of the Resilient Coastal Communities Program

The Board approved a contract with Wall Recycling for solid waste and recycling services and accepted a splash pad concept for Hankins Park. The Council also approved several resolutions for traffic improvements and grant applications, while denying a street closure request for a Blueberry Week concert.

• Approved solid waste and recycling contract with Wall Recycling (unanimous)
• Accepted splash pad concept proposal for Hankins Park (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for Juneteenth on Fremont and Wright Streets (unanimous)
• Denied street closure for Blueberry Week concert on June 13 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-14 for Resilient Coastal Communities Program grant funding (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-12 amending Chapter 2 Article II Administration (unanimous)
• Approved rental fee waiver for Boy Scouts fundraiser at the depot (unanimous)
• Appointed Alex Shevchuk to the Tourism Development Authority (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special session to discuss the budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the budget and conduct technology training. The meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2024, at the Burgaw Town Center.

• Budget discussion
• Technology training

Planning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider a conditional district rezoning request. The proposal involves converting land from Rural Agricultural to Residential Conditional District for a single-family subdivision at 2630 NC HWY 53 W.

• Conditional district rezoning for 531-lot single-family residential subdivision
• Rezoning of 2630 NC HWY 53 W from RA to R-20 (CZ)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Nathan Tew to amend the Unified Development Ordinance. The proposed change would allow one recorded access easement for an existing lot of record with no road frontage. The board will also review requests related to the NC Blueberry Festival.

• Ordinance 2024-09: Amending FY 2023-2024 budget for an easement purchase
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-10: Text amendment to Section 2.3.5 regarding nonconforming lots of record
• Resolution 2024-10: Statement of Consistency for the Nathan Tew text amendment
• NC Blueberry Festival: Public funding request and street closure request
• Chamber of Commerce Agreement

The Board approved a $2,800 public funding request from the NC Blueberry Festival Association, with $1,650 from the current public funding budget and $1,150 from the general fund. It also approved a list of street closures for the annual Blueberry Festival in June 2024, but held off on a request to close Fremont Street starting Thursday, June 13, directing staff to contact affected business owners and bring the matter back. The Board approved a five-year Chamber of Commerce agreement with a wording correction and a change requiring the Chamber to pay for its phone, email, and internet services, and approved a text amendment and statement of consistency for a nonconforming lot access easement requested by Nathan Tew. It also approved a Conflict of Interest Policy tied to state funds and voted to seek cost proposals from a second contractor for the West Side Trail project.

• Approved agenda as amended to add NC Blueberry Festival street closure request (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including February 13, 2024 minutes and Ordinance 2024-09 budget amendment for easement purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $2,800 NC Blueberry Festival funding: $1,650 from public funding budget plus $1,150 general fund appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved annual Blueberry Festival street closures for June 13-16, 2024 (unanimous)
• Tabled Thursday June 13 Fremont Street closure request; staff to contact affected business owners and return to board
• Approved five-year Chamber of Commerce agreement with wording correction; Chamber to pay phone, email, internet (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-10 statement of consistency and Ordinance 2024-10 text amendment for Nathan Tew access easement (unanimous)
• Approved Conflict of Interest Policy required for state funds (unanimous)

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several zoning requests, including a multifamily project and a detention facility. The board is also reviewing budget amendments for town signage and parking lot paving.

• Rezoning request for 30 3-bedroom townhomes on North Timberly Lane
• Special use permit for a detention facility and sheriff’s office on Old Savannah Road
• Budget amendment for a digital message board, holiday decorations, and Burgaw Town Center parking lot paving
• Budget amendment for changes to the Pay Classification Plan
• Proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance

The Board approved a special use permit for a new Pender County jail and sheriff's office with specific driveway and safety conditions. Council also approved the rezoning and special use permit for a 30-unit townhome project on Timberly Lane.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Pender County Law Enforcement Center (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning and Special Use Permit for 30 townhomes on Timberly Lane (3-2)
• Approved $4,500 budget amendment for Crosswinds easement (Unanimous)
• Approved joint agreement with county for public safety radio replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved UDO text amendments to permitted uses and standards (Unanimous)
• Approved street closures for quarterly markets, MG British Auto Club, and Spring Fest (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for road signs, holiday decorations, and parking lot paving (Unanimous)
• Decided to keep the sign at Pecan Park and plant additional pecan trees

Tourism Development Authority

The Tourism Development Authority is meeting to review updates on town banners and wayfinding signs. The body will also discuss the Blueberry Festival, including a grant application and local Airbnb advertising.

• Welcome to Burgaw Banners update
• Giveaway quotes from ThreadFX
• Wayfinding Signs update
• Blueberry Festival grant application
• Local Airbnb advertising

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the budget and prioritize the Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

• Budget discussion
• Capital Improvement Program (CIP) prioritization

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review departmental items and conduct a budget discussion. The meeting also includes a recap of the previous year from the Manager.

• Budget discussion
• Manager recap of previous year
• Departmental items

The board conducted a budget retreat to establish priority levels for departmental requests and infrastructure projects. They agreed to allocate specific funds for a digital sign and the Beautification Committee, and directed the immediate advertisement of two personnel positions.

• Agreed to appropriate $50,000 for a digital sign and electrical needs
• Agreed to include $15,000 in the budget for the Beautification Committee
• Approved appropriation for a large Santa and two street banners
• Directed immediate advertisement for a Building Inspector
• Directed immediate advertisement for a full-time IT Manager
• Designated West Side Trail, Dees Park bathrooms, and Courthouse Square electrical as high priorities
• Designated McNeil Street and E. Taylor Street paving as high priorities
• Agreed to replace three police vehicles if budget allows

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will consider several changes to the Unified Development Ordinance and a conditional rezoning for a health services project. The meeting also includes discussions on town ordinances and funding requests for local organizations.

• Public hearing on UDO text amendments regarding regulated trees and survey methods for projects over 40 acres requested by D.R. Horton
• Public hearing on UDO text amendments to allow temporary construction and use for projects with conditional zoning release
• Conditional rezoning request for Pender County Health and Human Services project on Progress Drive
• Resolution 2024-04 opposing the NC Rate Bureau's request for homeowners' insurance rate increases
• Funding requests from the Downtown Business Association and Burgaw Area Chamber of Commerce

The Board approved $180,000 for Town Center parking lot improvements and rezoned property for a Pender County Health and Human Services facility. Council also approved two Unified Development Ordinance text amendments and voted to reconsider a previously denied townhome rezoning project. Additional actions included approving funding for conference registrations and a rental fee waiver for the Boy Scouts.

• Appropriated $180k for Burgaw Town Center parking lot project (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Pender County Health and Human Services with sidewalk and bike rack conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-01 and Resolution 2024-01 regarding tree survey methods (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-02 and Resolution 2024-02 regarding temporary construction use (unanimous)
• Voted to reopen public hearing and reconsider Ivy Grove Townhome rezoning (4-1)
• Approved $450 total for Downtown Business Association and Chamber of Commerce conference fees (unanimous)
• Approved rental fee waiver for Boy Scouts of America depot use on March 27, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Incubator Kitchen agreement to allow culinary classes (unanimous)

General

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to receive departmental updates on programs and special events. The board will discuss the West Side Trail and results from the Master Plan Recreation Needs. Budget reviews will include current revenues and the Parks and Recreation Fund.

• Master Plan Recreation Needs results
• West Side Trail update
• Parks and Recreation Fund budget review
• Tourism Development Authority Board update
• Parks Foundation of Burgaw update

Tourism Development Authority

The Tourism Development Authority is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on tourism initiatives. Discussions include media partnerships and community sponsorships.

• Cumulus Media Group updates
• Welcome to Burgaw Banners
• Summer giveaways
• Burgaw Dixie Youth Sponsorship

The Burgaw Tourism Development Authority approved the January 4, 2024 and November 7, 2024 meeting minutes, and voted to buy four 4x10-foot 'Welcome to Burgaw' banners for $438.73. The board reviewed completed tourism materials and asked staff to get final giveaway quotes from ThreadFX. Members also discussed staffing the year's markets and heard that Pender County Tourism may contribute to the wayfinding signs project.

• Approved minutes of the January 4, 2024 and November 7, 2024 regular meetings
• Approved purchase of 4 4x10' 'Welcome to Burgaw' banners for $438.73
• Requested final quotes from ThreadFX for blue totes, chip clips, and fans
• Chairperson signed the previously approved Burgaw Dixie Youth Sponsorship
• Adjourned the meeting

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and special use permit for a multifamily project on Timberly Lane. The meeting also includes early citizen input on the FY 2024-25 budget and updates on town infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing for rezoning Timberly Lane from R-12 to R-7(CZ) for 40 3-bedroom townhomes
• Special use permit request for multifamily residential on Timberly Lane
• Early citizen input on the FY 2024-25 Budget
• Public funding request for The 1865 Society of Pender County, LLC
• Amendments to the Burgaw Incubator Kitchen cleaning policy

The Board unanimously denied a rezoning request for a 40-unit multifamily townhome project on Timberly Lane. The Board also approved funding for local community events and updated the incubator kitchen cleaning policy.

• Denied rezoning of Timberly Lane from R-12 to R-7(CZ) for 40 townhomes (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 funding request for The 1865 Society of Pender County, LLC
• Approved $2,600 funding request for 2024 Spring Fest (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to incubator kitchen cleaning policy requiring tenants to provide own supplies (unanimous)
• Authorized Attorney to issue compliance letter or pursue preliminary injunction against resident Joel Garner (unanimous)
• Approved November 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Tourism Development Authority

The Tourism Development Authority is meeting to review marketing updates and discuss a sponsorship for Burgaw Dixie Youth. The body will also review updates regarding AlphaGraphics rack cards and Cumulus Media Group.

• Burgaw Dixie Youth Sponsorship
• AlphaGraphics rack cards updates
• Cumulus Media Group updates
• Upcoming Market discussion

The Tourism Development Authority approved spending for radio advertisements and sponsorships for local youth baseball and softball. The board also authorized a contribution for event lighting and agreed to donate items for a festivals conference.

• Approved $1,005 for 15-second radio ads with Cumulus Media Group
• Approved Grandslam package sponsorships for one baseball and one softball team
• Approved $500 contribution for inflatable lights for evening events
• Approved minutes from December 7, 2023 meeting
• Agreed to donate a t-shirt and giveaway items to the North Carolina Association of Festivals and Events Conference