Burgaw public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The council will approve routine items, including the November minutes and Ordinance 2025-23 that adjusts the FY 25‑26 budget to reflect a grant from the NC Department of Environmental Quality for the Stormwater Master Plan Project. They will conduct an organizational meeting to administer oaths of office to the newly elected mayor and commissioners and to appoint delegates to regional planning bodies. A public hearing will consider a resolution and an ordinance to amend Section 3.5 (Tree Board) of the Town of Burgaw Unified Development Ordinance.

• Approval of Ordinance 2025-23 amending FY 25‑26 budget for NC DEQ grant to the Stormwater Master Plan Project
• Oath of Office for Mayor Elect Olivia Dawson and Commissioners James R. Malloy and Myra McDuffie
• Appointment of Cape Fear Council of Governments delegate and alternate delegate
• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-27 and Ordinance 2025-24 to amend UDO Section 3.5 Tree Board
• Resolution 2025-28 supporting the Cape Fear Transportation Planning Organization’s legislative agenda

The council unanimously approved signing a contract to purchase a new fire apparatus costing $1,214,342, with no payment required at signing. They also reappointed Mayor Pro‑tem James Malloy, appointed delegates to the Cape Fear Council of Governments and other committees, and adopted two Unified Development Ordinance amendments concerning the Tree Board. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved fire apparatus purchase for $1,214,342 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mayor Pro‑tem James Malloy (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Myra McDuffie as Cape Fear COG delegate (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Michael Pearsall as Cape Fear COG alternate (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner William Rivenbark to continue on Cape Fear Rural Transportation Planning Organization (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Myra McDuffie to Beautification Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-27 adopting Statement of Consistency (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-24 amending UDO Section 3.5 Tree Board (unanimous)

Town Council

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners will convene to approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes from the October 14 meeting and a master list of street closures. The council will also consider a license agreement with the Boy Scouts of America and resolutions supporting traffic signal installations.

• Approval of October 14, 2025 Regular and Closed Session Minutes
• License Agreement with Cape Fear Council Boy Scouts of America
• Resolution 2025-24 Supporting Project R-5701 for Traffic Signal Installation
• Resolution 2025-25 Supporting Traffic Signal Installation US Hwy 117 Bypass & Wilmington St
• Resolution 2025-23 In support to retain and use the full six percent occupancy tax revenue

The council unanimously approved the agenda amendment and the consent agenda. It also approved a request to block parking on Fremont Street for a December 6 wedding and waived the usage fee for the Burgaw Rotary Club’s Community House event. The board unanimously authorized a $2.6 million water main replacement project using state funds. Finally, Ordinance 2025-22 changing the Tree Board composition was adopted unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Resolution 2025-26 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved blocking Fremont Street parking for Dec 6 wedding (unanimous)
• Approved Rotary Club use of Community House and waived usage fee (unanimous)
• Approved water main replacements project $2.6 M from state appropriation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-22 to change Tree Board composition (unanimous)

General

The Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss current town projects and priorities. Topics include the Storm Water Master Plan, economic development initiatives, planning and zoning matters, new pickleball courts, and the town street closure list. The session will also review the town property at 208 S. Smith Street. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting is for discussion.

• Storm Water Master Plan discussion
• Economic development project discussion
• Planning and zoning matters review
• Pickleball courts proposal
• Town property at 208 S. Smith Street

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss departmental updates and consider two new local regulations. The meeting includes a review of a facilities use agreement with Scouting America.

• Ordinance 2025-21: Adding Bark Park Rules and Regulations to Chapter 21 of the Town Code
• Resolution 2025-22: Retirement of Police K-9 'Kane' and adoption by Sgt. Thomas Padgett
• Approval of NCDOT Deed for Highway Right of Way
• Consideration of Scouting America Facilities Use & Indemnity Agreement with Cape Fear Council of the Boy Scouts of America

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a rezoning request to allow a duplex neighborhood with 22 units on Worth Beverage Drive and Progress Drive. The meeting also includes approval of consent agenda items and departmental updates.

• Consideration of rezoning property on Worth Beverage Dr. and Progress Dr. from O&I to R-7 (CZ) for 22 duplex units
• Resolution 2025-17 accepting grant funding for Phase 4 of the Resilient Coastal Communities Program
• Resolution 2025-20 adopting a consistency statement for the same rezoning request
• Ordinance 2025-20 amending the zoning map for the duplex development
• Resolution 2025-21 pledging to promote civility in the Town of Burgaw

Town Council

The Burgaw Town Council will discuss and vote on a preliminary plat, resolution and ordinance for a 191‑lot single‑family residential subdivision at 2630 NC HWY 53 W. The meeting also includes a special use permit and resolution for a 135‑unit townhome project on the east side of US HWY 117 north of Annie P. Faison Road. Additional agenda items are routine approvals, amendments to fee schedules for Parks & Recreation and the Fire Marshal, and updates to building and fire code ordinances.

• Ordinance 2025-16 – amend FY 25‑26 budget for Parks & Recreation facilities rentals fee schedule
• Ordinance 2025-17 – amend building code (Chapter 6, Section 6-32) and fire prevention code (Chapter 16, Section 16-31)
• Ordinance 2025-18 – amend FY 25‑26 budget for Fire Marshal fee schedule
• Resolution 2025-15, Ordinance 2025-19 – approve a 191‑lot major subdivision at 2630 NC HWY 53 W (Rural Agricultural district)
• Resolution 2025-16 – approve a special use permit for a 135‑unit townhome development east of US HWY 117 north of Annie P. Faison Rd

The council approved Ordinance 2025-17 to amend the town code so the fire code automatically follows state adoption, and Ordinance 2025-18 to amend the FY 25‑26 budget. It also granted the North Carolina Blueberry Festival’s request to close Courthouse Avenue for the Chili Cook‑Off on Nov. 15. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-17 (fire code adoption amendment) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-18 (FY 25‑26 budget amendment) – unanimous
• Approved street closure on Courthouse Avenue for Chili Cook‑Off, Nov 15 – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda, including July 8 minutes and Parks & Rec fee schedule amendment – unanimous

Town Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the June 10 regular and closed‑session minutes and Ordinance 2025-15 amending the FY 25‑26 budget for the USTA tennis venue grant. The board also agreed to place a commemorative bench for Chief Hock at Rotary Park and announced Tiffany Byrd’s promotion to Finance Officer.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 10, 2025 regular meeting minutes (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved June 10, 2025 closed‑session minutes (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-15 amending FY 25‑26 budget to recognize USTA Tennis Venue Services Grant funding (as part of consent agenda)
• Approved placement of commemorative bench for Chief Hock at Rotary Park
• Announced promotion of Tiffany Byrd to Finance Officer

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of the FY 2025-2026 Budget. The meeting also includes several budget amendments for the current fiscal year and departmental reports.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2025-2026 Budget (Ordinance 2025-14)
• Ordinance 2025-11: Budget amendment for funds from Pender County ABC Board
• Ordinance 2025-12: Transfer of General Fund money to Downtown Revitalization Capital Reserve Fund
• Ordinance 2025-13: Appropriation of funds for downtown utility project on Courthouse Avenue and Wright Street
• Blueberry Week Proclamation by Mayor Dawson

General

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special session to discuss the budget. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion

Town Council

The Burgaw Town Council meeting will consider several items, including the adoption of the Bishop Rayford Hankins Memorial Park Community Splash Pad Development Plan. The council will also review amendments to the town parks fee schedule and the Burgaw Incubator Kitchen tenant operating agreement, and vote on a resolution opposing state preemption of local planning and zoning authority. Two budget ordinances will be approved to record insurance proceeds of $1,604.66 and $1,283.98.

• Adoption of Bishop Rayford Hankins Memorial Park Community Splash Pad Development Plan
• Amending the Town Parks Fee Schedule and Usage Policy
• Amending the Burgaw Incubator Kitchen Entrepreneur Tenant Operating Agreement
• Resolution 2025-14 opposing legislative preemption of local planning and zoning
• Ordinance 2025-09 and 2025-10 recognizing insurance proceeds of $1,604.66 and $1,283.98

The council approved an amended agenda and the consent agenda, which included two insurance‑proceeds budget items. It approved street closures for the Juneteenth celebration, funded a $200 plaque for the blueberry statue, adopted the Bishop Rayford Hankins Memorial Park splash‑pad plan, amended the parks fee schedule and the incubator kitchen agreement, and passed Resolution 2025‑14 opposing legislative preemption of local planning and zoning. The board also reappointed five members of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, all actions passing by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda amendment to add item #6C (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including two insurance‑proceeds budget items (unanimous)
• Approved Juneteenth street closures on Wright, Fremont, and Walker Streets (unanimous)
• Approved town covering $200 cost for blueberry statue plaque (unanimous)
• Adopted Bishop Rayford Hankins Memorial Park Community Splash Pad Development Plan (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to the Town Parks Fee Schedule and Usage Policy (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to the Burgaw Incubator Kitchen Entrepreneur Tenant Operating Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑14 opposing legislative preemption of local government planning and zoning (unanimous)

General

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider Resolution 2025-13, which proposes changes to the Town of Burgaw Personnel Policy regarding disciplinary action and grievance procedures. The meeting also includes a work session for updates on current projects.

• Resolution 2025-13: Amending Personnel Policy Article VI, Section 8 Grievance Procedure
• Work session for updates on current projects

Town Council

The Burgaw Town Council will discuss a preliminary plat for a 13‑lot single‑family subdivision on Worth Beverage Rd (SR‑1481) and consider the associated resolution and ordinance. They will also review a conditional zoning request to rezone 107 W. Courthouse Ave for a bar, cocktail lounge, or nightclub, with a related resolution and ordinance. Routine agenda items include approval of March 11 meeting minutes, departmental reports, a public forum, and appointment of a Beautification Committee member.

• Preliminary plat for 13‑lot single‑family subdivision on Worth Beverage Rd (SR‑1481), Parcel ID 3228‑58‑6970‑0000 – Resolution 2025‑11 and Ordinance 2025‑07
• Conditional zoning request to rezone 107 W. Courthouse Ave, Parcel ID 3229‑32‑0848‑0000, from B‑1 to B‑1 CZ for bar/cocktail lounge/nightclub – Resolution 2025‑12 and Ordinance 2025‑08
• Approval of March 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Approval of March 11, 2025 closed session minutes (consent agenda)
• Consideration of appointing one member to the Beautification Committee

Town Council

The Burgaw Town Council will vote on an ordinance that transfers budget funds to the West Side Trail project. It will also consider a resolution designating authorized signatories for town bank accounts and approve audit contracts for FY 2025. Additional items include street‑closure requests for two festivals and a nomination for the Tourism Development Authority.

• Ordinance 2025-06 amending the FY 2024‑2025 budget to transfer funds for the West Side Trail project
• Resolution 2025-09 designating authorized signatories for town bank accounts
• Approval of FY 2025 Town of Burgaw and TDA audit contracts and engagement letters
• Street‑closure requests for the North Carolina Blueberry Festival and the Pender County Spring Festival
• Consideration of one (1) Tourism Development Authority appointment

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to hear budget presentations from various town departments. The session includes a recap of the previous year and comments from the Manager and Finance Officer.

• Budget presentation from Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department
• Budget presentation from Facilities & Grounds Department
• Budget presentation from Building Inspections Department
• Budget presentation from Planning Department
• Budget presentations from Public Works, IT, Fire, and Police departments

Town Council

The Burgaw Town Council will approve routine items such as prior meeting minutes and the consent agenda. Commissioners will hear departmental updates and employee recognitions. The council will consider a resolution opposing North Carolina Senate Bill 382, which would affect local zoning authority.

• Approval of the December 10, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approval of the January 14, 2025 Closed Session Minutes
• Resolution 2025-08 opposing Subpart 111‑K of NC Senate Bill 382 (zoning authority)
• Town of Burgaw Planning Board Reappointment Policy
• Employee recognitions presented by the 1865 Society of Pender County, Inc.

Town Council

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a special session to discuss town priorities and projects. No formal votes or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Work session regarding town priorities and projects

Town Council

The Burgaw Town Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several fund balance appropriations and policy approvals. A key item is a resolution to award the contract for a Resilient Coastal Communities Program rain garden project. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the FY 2025‑2026 budget and a proposal to appoint one member to the Tourism Development Authority.

• Ordinance 2025-02 – Fund Balance Appropriation for replacing sidewalks on North Wright Street
• Ordinance 2025-03 – Fund Balance Appropriation for storm drainage work
• Ordinance 2025-04 – Closing the Multi‑Purpose Building Renovation Capital Project
• Resolution 2025-06 – Authorizing documents to award contract for the grant‑funded rain garden project
• Consideration of appointing one Tourism Development Authority member