Cape Carteret, NC

Beach Commission

The Carteret County Beach Commission is meeting to approve the July 27, 2026 minutes, hear the annual State of the Beach address, and receive bids for the 2027/2028 beach nourishment project. The meeting also includes time for other business and public comment.

• Approval of minutes from the July 27, 2026 regular meeting
• Annual State of the Beach address by Nicole Vanderbeke
• 2027/2028 nourishment bids presented by Ryan Davenport
• Public comment period
• Next meeting scheduled for September 28

County Commissioners

The Carteret County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with multiple financial items, including a $2,550,381 change order for the public safety communications system, several budget amendments, and a sole-source purchase of an emergency communications recording system. The board will also hold public hearings on two road name changes and consider adopting a comprehensive parks and recreation master plan.

• Approve $2,550,381 Change Order No. 2 with EF Johnson Technologies for the Public Safety Communications System Project
• Approve $129,295 sole source purchase of an Eventide NexLog DX Emergency Communications Recording System
• Approve budget amendments: $1,395,775 roll forward for School Capital Fund, $28,000 for Mill Creek Fire & EMS ambulance payoff, $651,155 allocation to School Capital Fund categories, $4,114,000 carry forward for FY 2027 projects
• Public hearing: road name change from portion of White Oak Street to Circle Drive (Cedar Point)
• Public hearing: road name change from Morris Lane to Sea Turtle Bay (Harkers Island)

Planning Commission

The Carteret County Planning Commission will consider preliminary plan approval for Morse Road RV Park Phase I, a 63-space RV park with a pool, bathhouse, and pickleball courts on Morse Road near Peletier. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and scheduling the next regular meeting. The agenda is focused on this single development decision.

• Preliminary plan approval for Morse Road RV Park Phase I: 63 RV spaces, pool, bathhouse, pickleball courts at 245 Morse Road, Swansboro (PINs 536602665106000 & 536602660487000)
• Property is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (AE-11) and contains wetlands; no impacts to jurisdictional waters proposed
• Approval conditioned on acquiring all necessary state and local permits, combining two parcels, and completing construction within 24 months
• NCDOT driveway access permit (D022-016-26-00037) already obtained
• Public notice mailed and posted July 24, 2026; legal ads published July 29 and August 5, 2026

Consolidated Human Services Board

The Carteret County Consolidated Human Services Board will meet to adopt the consent agenda, including approval of the May 11, 2026 meeting minutes and an updated fee schedule. They will also discuss an operating procedures amendment, receive updates on the Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) and high school prevention education, and review current and potential rules and policies. The board will hear reports on bad debt write-offs, Health Department and DSS updates, and the Director's Report.

• Approval of updated fee schedule
• Operating procedures amendment
• PORT updates and high school prevention education results
• Assessment on current and potential rules and policies
• Bad debt write-off

Elections Board

The Carteret County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from July meetings, hear a candidate filing update, set a date to appoint early voting officials, and discuss a 'Trusted Elections Town Hall' event. The meeting includes public comment and board comments.

• Candidate filing update
• Establish date to appoint early voting officials
• Discussion of 'Trusted Elections Town Hall'
• Approval of minutes from July 1, 2026 Regular Meeting and July 1, 2026 Closed Session Meeting

Beach Commission

The Carteret County Beach Commission will meet to receive a nourishment update from Shore Protection Manager Ryan Davenport and discuss other business. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• Nourishment update by Ryan Davenport
• Other business discussion
• Approval of June 29, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting solely to enter a closed session. The closed session will cover approving prior closed-session minutes, consulting with the county attorney, and discussing real-property acquisition strategy. No other business will be conducted.

• Closed session under N.C.G.S. §143-318.11(a)(1) to approve minutes from June 15, 2026
• Closed session under N.C.G.S. §143-318.11(a)(3) for attorney-client consultation
• Closed session under N.C.G.S. §143-318.11(a)(5) to set negotiation position for real property acquisition

The Carteret County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting solely to enter a closed session, citing state statutes for attorney consultation and real property negotiation. Upon returning to open session, the board unanimously approved the closed session minutes from June 15, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered closed session unanimously (motion by Mansfield, second by Moore)
• Approved June 15, 2026 closed session minutes (announced in open session)
• Adjourned special meeting unanimously (motion by Clark, second by Mansfield)

County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to Chapter 3 Animals, Sections 3-21 and 3-22, regarding dangerous dog procedures, appeals, and enforcement. The consent agenda includes approval of a $30,000 grant for the Sheriff's Office, contracts for in-home aide services, debris management site leases, solid waste services, and design of a backup 911 center and emergency operations center.

• Public hearing on revised dangerous dog ordinance procedures and enforcement
• Acceptance of a $30,000 grant from Triad Foundation, Inc. for the Carteret County Sheriff's Office
• Approval of a contract with Smith Sinnett Architecture for design of the Backup 911 Center and Emergency Operations Center
• Approval of an amended service agreement with Moffatt & Nichol for the Regional Boat Ramp Project
• Approval of a service agreement with Waste Industries LLC dba GFL Environmental for solid waste services

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted amendments to Chapter 3, Sections 3-21 and 3-22 of the County Code, clarifying dangerous dog procedures, appeals, and enforcement. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a $30,000 grant for the Sheriff's Office, several contracts, and appointments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted dangerous dog ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $30,000 Triad Foundation grant for Sheriff's Office
• Approved contract with Smith Sinnett Architecture for Backup 911 Center design
• Approved service agreement with Waste Industries LLC dba GFL Environmental
• Approved amended service agreement with Moffatt & Nichol for boat ramp project
• Approved appointment of Lloyd Salter as Tax Administrator
• Approved multiple board appointments and reappointments (unanimous)

Elections Board

The Carteret County Board of Elections will consider approving the 2026 General Election Early Voting Plan and adopt a Continuity of Operations Plan and Rules and Procedures. The Director's Report includes a budget update, precinct official recruitment, and a Morehead 1 Precinct update.

• Approval of 2026 General Election Early Voting Plan
• Adoption of Continuity of Operations Plan
• Adoption of Rules and Procedures
• Director's Report: Budget Update, Precinct Official Recruitment, Morehead 1 Precinct Update
• Closed Session per GS 143-318.11

The Carteret County Board of Elections unanimously approved the 2026 General Election Early Voting plan, opening three locations from October 15-31, 2026. The board also adopted an updated Continuity of Operations Plan and operating Rules and Procedures. Discussion on hosting a Trusted Elections Town Hall event was tabled to the August meeting after a 3-2 vote.

• Approved 2026 General Election Early Voting plan with three locations (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Continuity of Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted board Rules and Procedures aligned with state guidance (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2026 regular meeting agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Trusted Elections Town Hall event to August meeting (3-2)

Beach Commission

The Carteret County Beach Commission will meet to discuss Bogue Inlet hazard rules and consider other business. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the June 1, 2026 meeting and a public comment period.

• Discussion of Bogue Inlet Hazard Rules
• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2026 regular meeting
• Other business led by Ryan Davenport
• Public comment period

County Commissioners

The Carteret County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to fill the vacancy in the Office of Sheriff, created by the retirement of Sheriff Asa Buck. The board will consider a recommendation from the county Republican Party to appoint Chief Deputy John Robert Nyberg, approve his official performance bonds, and administer the oaths of office.

• Appointment of John Robert Nyberg as Sheriff, effective June 24, 2026
• Approval of two $10,000 performance bonds with Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
• Resolution 2026-R-13 approving the sheriff's bonds
• Oaths of office administered by Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Clinton Rowe

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to fill the vacancy created by Sheriff Asa Buck's retirement. After consulting with the county party executive committee as required by state law, the board unanimously approved the surety bond and Resolution No. 2026-R-13, then appointed John Robert Nyberg as Sheriff. Judge Clint Rowe administered the oath of office, and Nyberg thanked the board for the appointment.

• Approved surety bond and Resolution No. 2026-R-13 for John Robert Nyberg (6-0)
• Appointed John Robert Nyberg as Sheriff of Carteret County (6-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting at 10:10 a.m. (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Carteret County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting solely to enter a closed session. The closed session will approve minutes from May 18, 2026, and consult with the County Attorney under attorney-client privilege. No other business will be conducted.

• Closed session to approve minutes from May 18, 2026
• Closed session to consult with County Attorney under N.C.G.S. §143-318.11(a)(3)

The Carteret County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting that consisted entirely of a closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged matters and to approve minutes from a previous closed session. No substantive public decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Approved closed session minutes from May 18, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned special meeting at 5:25 PM (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Carteret County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a road name change and dangerous dog ordinance revisions, and continue discussion of the FY 2026-27 recommended budget. The consent agenda includes several budget amendments and contract approvals.

• Public hearing on renaming Morris Lane to Sea Turtle Bay on Harkers Island
• Public hearing on revisions to dangerous dog procedures and enforcement (Chapter 3, Sections 3-21 and 3-22)
• Appropriate $50,000 from Fire District fund balance for Down East Fire Department replacement fire engine
• Increase occupancy tax revenues and distributions by $800,000 due to higher FY 2026 collections
• Approve $1,480,000 GASB 87/96 budget amendment for DSS and CCATS right-of-use lease and subscription costs

The Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2026-27 budget ordinance with a $0.225 general fund tax rate and $147.7 million in appropriations. The board also voted 5-2 to restrict $7.5 million in net proceeds from the sale of the water system to future capital projects only. A request to rename Morris Lane to Sea Turtle Bay on Harkers Island was tabled 5-2 for further discussion. A public hearing was held on proposed revisions to the dangerous dog ordinance, with a final vote scheduled for a future meeting.

• Adopted the FY 2026-27 budget ordinance with a $0.225 per $100 valuation tax rate and $147.7 million in General Fund appropriations (approved 5-2).
• Restricted $7.5 million in net proceeds from the sale of the water system to a fund for future capital projects only (approved unanimously).
• Tabled the request to rename Morris Lane to Sea Turtle Bay on Harkers Island until a future meeting (approved 5-2).
• Approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments for fire engine reserve ($50,000), occupancy tax ($800,000), DSS payee fund ($125,000), GASB lease costs ($1,480,000), and community college workforce center ($200,000).
• Approved a three-year renewal of the DSS Traverse case management SaaS agreement and authorized the County Manager to execute the contract.
• Approved appointment of Mark Wade as Interim Tax Administrator and the required performance bond.
• Approved renewal of workers' compensation, property, and liability insurance through the NCACC for FY 2027.
• Approved multiple board appointments and reappointments, including to the ABC Board, Community College Board of Trustees, and Library Board.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider an order denying an administrative appeal for a property at 1528 Hwy 24, Newport, where a contractor storage yard was found to violate zoning rules. The board previously upheld the violation after a hearing in May 2026. This meeting will finalize the written order.

• Order denying administrative appeal for Case No. 2026-017 at 1528 Hwy 24, Newport (PIN 633604749974000)
• Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting

Planning Commission

The Carteret County Planning Commission will consider two items: an order approving a variance from the Down East Conservation Ordinance for a property at 106 Academy Lane, Harkers Island, and a request to extend preliminary plan approval for Phase 2 of the White Oak Shores Manufactured Home/RV Park at 400 Wetherington Landing Road, Stella. The variance was already granted at the May 14 meeting; the June 8 agenda includes formal approval of that order and a public hearing on the extension request.

• Order approving DECO variance for 106 Academy Lane, Harkers Island, reducing rear setback from 30 ft to 10 ft
• Request for one-year extension of preliminary plan approval for 401-space expansion of White Oak Shores Campground at 400 Wetherington Landing Road, Stella
• Public hearing scheduled for Case No. 2026-030 (White Oak Shores extension)
• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026 meeting

Beach Commission

The Carteret County Beach Commission will meet to receive an update on the 26/27 nourishment project and discuss other business. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period.

• 26/27 Nourishment Update by Ryan Davenport and Nicole Vanderbeke
• Approval of minutes from the April 27, 2026 regular meeting
• Other Business discussion led by Ryan Davenport
• Public comment period

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting in special session solely to enter closed session. The closed session is authorized under state law to approve closed session minutes from April 20, 2026, and to consult with the County Attorney on matters protected by attorney-client privilege. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

The Carteret County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting solely to enter closed session. They unanimously approved closed session minutes from April 20, 2026, and consulted with the county attorney to preserve attorney-client privilege. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Approved closed session minutes from April 20, 2026 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to consult with county attorney (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the FY 2026-27 recommended budget and on proposed amendments to outdoor burning ordinances. The consent agenda includes $5.4 million in budget amendments for school repairs, a sheriff's office equipment, and an emergency operations center, plus lease agreements for fire stations and design services for a potential detention center.

• Appropriate $4,000,000 in ad valorem tax revenue for the Backup Emergency Operations Center project
• Appropriate $900,000 from fund balance to replace the chiller at Beaufort Elementary School
• Appropriate $475,000 in State lottery funds for Carteret County Schools building repairs
• Consider lease agreement with Down East Fire Department to construct a fire station at Mariners Park in Sea Level
• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 6 (Fire Prevention) and Chapter 14 (Solid Waste) regarding outdoor burning

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a $190.78 million recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-27 that keeps the property tax rate at 22.5 cents per $100 assessed value, the same as the current year. The general fund portion is $147.42 million, a $2.05 million decrease from the current amended budget. The board also unanimously approved a revised outdoor burning ordinance requiring written permission for burning vegetative material within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling, and adopted a proclamation honoring Sheriff Asa Buck for 28 years of service.

• Approved the FY 2026-27 recommended budget of $190.78 million with no tax increase, maintaining the current 22.5 cent rate
• Adopted revised amendments to Chapter 6 (Fire Prevention) and Chapter 14 (Solid Waste) regarding outdoor burning, requiring written permission for burning within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling
• Adopted a proclamation and resolution honoring Sheriff Asa Buck for 28 years of service to Carteret County
• Approved the consent agenda including $475,000 for school lottery repairs, $900,000 for a Beaufort Elementary chiller replacement, and $4,000,000 for the Backup Emergency Operations Center
• Approved a lease agreement with Down East Fire Department to construct a fire station at Mariners Park in Sea Level
• Authorized the County Manager to execute an agreement with Moseley Inc. for design services for a potential detention center and public safety facility
• Approved a long-term lease of the Stella Fire Department site to Western Carteret ILA for fire and EMS services
• Made multiple board appointments including Billy Matthias to the 911 Communications Advisory Board and Fire & EMS Commission on perpetual terms

Planning Commission

The Carteret County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request from Van Smith, on behalf of Smith Camacho Homes, to reduce the required rear setback from 30 feet to 10 feet for a vacant lot at 106 Academy Lane, Harkers Island. The property is subject to the Down East Conservation Ordinance. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 9, 2026 meeting.

• Variance request (Case 2026-025) to reduce rear setback from 30 ft to 10 ft for parcel 733519621166000 at 106 Academy Lane, Harkers Island
• Property is 0.24 acres, currently vacant, zoned unzoned, in Limited Transition future land use area
• Applicant argues current lot configuration and drainage easements create hardship for constructing a home similar to adjacent lots
• Approval requires a four-fifths affirmative vote of the Planning Commission
• Approval of minutes from the March 9, 2026 regular meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Carteret County Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear Case No. 2026-017, an administrative appeal by property owner Marty Messer against a Notice of Violation for using 1528 Highway 24, Newport as a contractor's storage yard in an R-15M Single Family Residential district. The appeal was tabled from the April 8 meeting because the applicant was absent. The board will also approve minutes from the April 8 meeting.

• Appeal of Notice of Violation for commercial use at 1528 Hwy 24, Newport (PIN 535702898053000)
• Property zoned R-15M Single Family Residential; contractor storage yard not a permitted use
• Multiple Notices of Violation issued since August 2025; Stop Work Order posted October 2025
• County attorneys warned of potential injunction and abatement with lien on property
• Minutes approval for April 8, 2026 meeting

Consolidated Human Services Board

The Consolidated Human Services Board will consider adopting a consent agenda that includes accepting several grants and approving local policies, then receive budget presentations for the Health Department and Department of Social Services for fiscal year 2026/2027. The meeting also includes updates from the PORT overdose response team, Health Department, and DSS.

• Request to accept Delta Dental Grant – $5,000
• Request to accept Carolina East Foundation Grant – $20,000
• Request to accept funding for 101 Maternal Health, revision $3,883
• Request to accept funding for 117 Public Health Infrastructure: Local Workforce Development, $28,214
• FY 26/27 Health Department Budget Presentation and FY 26/27 DSS Budget Presentation