Emerald Isle public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board will continue discussion of proposed updates to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) following public complaints about property enforcement. They will also consider replacing the Beach Patrol Jeep for the police department, discuss lowering the speed limit on Hwy 58 to Lee Avenue, award an asphalt bid for road work, and consider a Memorandum of Understanding with MARSOC. Consent agenda items include FEMA Public Assistance funding agreements for Tropical Storm Debby and PTC #8, totaling over $41,000 in storm-related expenses.

• Continued discussion of UDO updates (Unified Development Ordinance) after resident complaints about property enforcement
• Replacement of Beach Patrol Jeep for Emerald Isle Police Department
• Discussion of lowering Hwy 58 speed limit to Lee Avenue
• Award of asphalt bid for road maintenance
• Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MARSOC

The Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners approved a $178,200 asphalt contract with Onslow Grading & Paving for road repairs, funded by Powell Bill funds. They also voted to send suggested UDO changes to the Planning Board for review, approved a 2025 budget calendar, and supported a speed limit reduction on Hwy 58. The board authorized a MOU with MARSOC and approved several other routine items, all by 5-0 votes except where noted.

• Approved $178,200 asphalt contract with Onslow Grading & Paving (5-0)
• Approved submitting UDO changes to Planning Board for review (5-0)
• Approved 2025-26 Budget Calendar (5-0)
• Approved supporting NCDOT speed limit reduction on Hwy 58 from 45 to 35 MPH (5-0)
• Authorized MOU with MARSOC for training (5-0)
• Approved replacing 2021 Jeep Wrangler with 2025 model via Enterprise (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 camera system update for police (5-0)
• Approved requesting violation letters from Carolina Law Group (3-1, Brownlow recused)

Stormwater Committee

The Emerald Isle Stormwater Committee will review meeting notes from September and October, discuss potential code changes recommended by the committee, and continue site visits to areas identified as 'Hot Spots' prone to flooding. The committee will also set the meeting schedule for 2025.

• Review of meeting notes from September 19, 2024, and October 15, 2024
• Review of potential code changes per committee recommendations
• Continue site visits to 'Hot Spot' areas (e.g., Piney Street, Sound Drive cul-de-sac)
• Proposed 2025 meeting schedule: monthly from January to July, Thursdays 3-5 PM
• Future meeting: December 5, 2024, 3-5 PM in Town Board Meeting Room

Golf Cart Advisory Committee

The Golf Cart Advisory Committee will review old business including potential parking spot additions at several street accesses (10th, Nina, Azure, Pinta, Elizabeth) and discuss new business such as adding parking spot counts on signs, safety promotion, and renewal decisions for three members whose appointments expire in January 2025. The December meeting will be a holiday gathering rather than a formal meeting.

• Old business: cleaning up 10th Street access to add 1-2 parking spots; Nina and Azure accesses to add 1 spot each; Pinta Drive access to add 1-2 spots; Elizabeth Street access possible if walkway redesigned at reconstruction
• Old business: proposal from Mr. Lynch to revisit parking spot designs and materials
• New business: adding number of parking spots on each golf cart parking sign to avoid confusion and tickets
• New business: decision on renewal of appointments for Ms. Clark, Ms. Parker, and Mr. Dubovec (terms expire January 2025)
• Discussion of ideas to promote golf cart safety

Board of Commissioners

The Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners will continue discussions on the Notice of Violation process for dunes, vegetation, tree removal, and home occupation permits. They will also hear a Street Asphalt Presentation from Public Works, review the FY 23/24 audit results, and discuss a roundabout flagpole. Consent agenda includes approval of past meeting minutes and a rule change.

• Continued discussion of Notice of Violation process for dunes, vegetation, tree removal, and home occupation permit violations
• Street Asphalt Presentation by Public Works Director Joe Smith
• FY 23/24 Financial Statements – Summary of Audit Results by Finance Director Laura Rotchford
• Roundabout Flagpole Discussion
• Retirement recognition for Jerry Talton and introduction of new firefighter/paramedic Evan Fleming

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to consider a variance request for the property at 100 Bogue Inlet Drive. The request seeks to allow a replacement freestanding sign to exceed standard height and square footage limits.

• Variance request for 100 Bogue Inlet Drive to exceed maximum sign height by 5.5 feet
• Variance request for 100 Bogue Inlet Drive to exceed maximum square footage by 83 square feet

Board of Commissioners

The Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on October 31, 2024 to discuss the Town's legal representation regarding potential Unified Development Ordinance violations at 330 Live Oak Street and other properties. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for discussion.

• Discussion of legal representation for potential UDO violations at 330 Live Oak Street and other properties

Board of Commissioners

The Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially vote on a recommendation to design and build Fire Station 2, review a subdivision application, and consider a contract for on-call engineering services. They will also receive a storm damage report from potential tropical cyclone #8 and hold a closed session for personnel matters.

• Recommendation for Tarheel Builders to design and build Fire Station 2
• Ocean Rescue Vehicles under Fire Station 2 item
• Stormwater mitigation improvements
• Consideration of contract for on-call engineering services
• Review of Huston Subdivision application

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners holds a special meeting to discuss stormwater flow and proposed improvements within the Cape Emerald Subdivision. The meeting includes members of the Cape Emerald Board of Directors and the public. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is a discussion only.

• Discussion of stormwater flow and proposed improvements within the Cape Emerald Subdivision

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider an application to subdivide one parcel at 205 13th St. into two separate lots. Staff reports the proposal complies with R-2 Residential zoning requirements.

• Huston Subdivision Application: Request to split 205 13th St. into Lot A (0.345 acres) and Lot B (0.286 acres)

The Emerald Isle Planning Board unanimously approved the Huston Subdivision application, which splits one parcel at 205 13th St into two lots (Lot A and Lot B), with no conditions. The board also approved the August 26, 2024 meeting minutes and excused three absent members. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Huston Subdivision application (unanimous)
• Approved August 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absences of MacAvery, Parker, and Dubovec (unanimous)

Stormwater Committee

The Emerald Isle Stormwater Committee will meet to review documents, including meeting notes from August 2024, stormwater issues covered by the UDO Committee, documentation on vacant lots and development potential, and areas prone to continuous flooding during rain events. The committee will also discuss any other needed information and schedule future meetings. No votes or decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily a review session.

• Review of meeting notes from August 15 and August 27, 2024
• Review of stormwater issues covered by the UDO Committee
• Review of documentation on vacant lots and lots with development/redevelopment potential
• Review of 'Hot Spot' areas prone to continuous flooding during rain events
• Scheduling of future meetings on October 15, November 21, and December 5, 2024

Golf Cart Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss golf cart parking expansion and safety data. Members will review potential parking additions at Bluewater Drive, Beachview Road, and Scotch Bonnet, as well as a proposal to remove child car seat requirements from Section 11-45.

• Proposal to remove Section 11-45 requiring child car seats in golf carts
• Review of the 25 MPH zone for golf cart use on Coast Guard road
• Evaluation of parking expansion at Bluewater Drive and Beachview Road to Pinta
• Review of parking potential at Scotch Bonnet
• Request for safety data from the last 6-7 years to identify unsafe trends

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several items including a Hatteras Ramp extension at Black Skimmer, a gym floor replacement, and a sidewalk dining agreement with NCDOT. They will also discuss setback requirements for satellite merchants, temporary feathered flags for nonprofits, and a contract for an engineering firm for the planning department. A consent agenda includes a general fund budget amendment for ambulance services.

• Hatteras Ramp Extension at Black Skimmer
• Gym Floor Replacement discussion
• Sidewalk Dining Agreement with NCDOT
• General Fund Budget Amendment (Ambulance) on consent agenda
• Fire Station 1 Generator Replacement

Stormwater Committee

The Stormwater Committee will review a draft innovative stormwater ordinance composed by Commissioner Brownlow, along with current regulations and supporting documents. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and review meeting. Future meeting dates and committee comments will also be addressed.

• Review of draft Innovative Stormwater Ordinance by Commissioner Brownlow
• Review of current Stormwater Regulations from August 15 meeting
• Review of scientific paper on shallow groundwater and stormwater runoff on a barrier island
• Review of white paper: Sustainable Management of Emerald Isle’s Stormwater Drainage
• Discussion of future meeting schedule

Board Of Adjustment

The Emerald Isle Board of Adjustment is meeting solely to approve the minutes of its July 22 and August 8, 2024 meetings. No public hearings or variance applications are on the agenda; this is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions expected.

• Approval of July 22, 2024 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes
• Approval of August 8, 2024 Board of Adjustment meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss possible amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding temporary signs known as "feathered flags" for nonprofit organizations and/or events, following a directive from the Board of Commissioners on August 13, 2024. The board will also consider approving the July 22, 2024 meeting minutes and receive a report from the Planning Director.

• Review of Emerald Isle Code of Ordinances Amendment Discussion: Sections 6.6.2, 6.6.3, and 1.2 – feathered flags for nonprofits/events
• Approval of July 22, 2024 Planning Board Meeting Minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss two items: reinstating a full-time Administrative Assistant position with a $45,000 budget amendment reallocating funds from police and nondepartmental accounts, and filling a vacant seat on the Stormwater Advisory Committee after Commissioner Brownlow resigned. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, roll call, and adoption of the agenda.

• Discussion of reinstating a full-time Administrative Assistant position with a $45,000 budget amendment reallocating from Police ($25,000) and Nondepartmental ($20,000)
• Discussion of filling a vacant Stormwater Committee position following Commissioner Brownlow's resignation
• Proposed budget amendment does not increase overall FY 2025 budget, only reclassifies expenditures
• Current part-time Administrative Assistant role would become full-time; salary and benefits for remainder of fiscal year covered
• Planning and Zoning permit demand cited: 707 (2021), 589 (2022), 770 (2023), 560 (7 months of 2024)

The Board voted 4-0 to reinstate the Town Hall administrative assistant role from part-time to full-time, funded under the Finance Director's discretion. They also appointed Commissioner Sawyer to fill a vacant Stormwater Committee seat and reduced the committee's meeting frequency from twice to once per month.

• Approved reinstating full-time administrative assistant position (4-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Sawyer to Stormwater Committee vacancy (4-0)
• Reduced Stormwater Committee meetings to once per month (4-0)

Stormwater Committee

The Stormwater Committee will meet to review existing stormwater regulations and a draft innovative stormwater ordinance composed by Commissioner Brownlow. The body will also examine documents regarding shallow groundwater systems and sustainable drainage management.

• Review of current stormwater regulations
• Review of draft Innovative Stormwater Ordinance by Commissioner Brownlow
• Review of 'Assessing the Shallow Groundwater System' by Michael S. Sisco
• Review of 'Sustainable Management of Emerald Isle’s Stormwater Drainage' white paper by Roy Brownlow

The Stormwater Committee met to review current regulations and begin drafting a new stormwater ordinance, focusing on plan requirements, erosion control, and maintenance. No formal decisions were made; the committee requested staff to provide data on vacant and buildable lots. The town has $62.5 million in grants for stormwater issues, but funding and maintenance remain challenges.

• Requested staff provide count and map of vacant lots
• Requested staff identify buildable lots with location, elevation, downstream implications
• Set meeting schedule to twice monthly on Thursdays from 3-5 PM

Board of Commissioners

The Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners will consider a new town attorney contract with The Carolina Law Group, discuss hiring a fulltime employee to assist planning and admin departments, and debate potential regulations on 'feather flags' in the UDO. The meeting also includes lifeguard recognitions with summer 2024 statistics, department reports on Hurricane/Tropical Storm Debby, follow-ups to prior public comments, and a consent agenda with a budget amendment for the fishing tournament and a propane tank contract.

• Consideration of town attorney contract with The Carolina Law Group
• Consideration of fulltime employee to assist Planning and Admin Departments
• Discussion of 'Feather Flag' regulations in Emerald Isle UDO
• Consent agenda includes budget amendment for Emerald Isle Fishing Tournament and contract for propane tanks
• Hurricane/Tropical Storm Debby department reports from Fire/EMS, Police, Public Works, Planning, and Public Information

Board Of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to review a tabled variance application. The board is considering a request to allow a property to deviate from standard setback requirements.

• Variance application VAR-24-001 for 1310 Emerald Drive to allow a 14-foot front yard setback instead of the minimum 30-foot setback for decking and access replacement

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing a 6.8-foot encroachment into the 30-foot front-yard setback at 1310 Emerald Drive, enabling a 12-foot deck instead of the requested 16-foot. The applicant amended the request during the meeting. The vote was 4-1, with Athan Parker dissenting.

• Approved 6.8-foot front-yard setback variance for 1310 Emerald Drive (4-1)
• Amended variance request from 11-foot to 6.8-foot encroachment
• Denied original request for 16-foot deck (implicitly via amendment)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to interview three candidates for Town Attorney in closed session, then consider and vote on appointing a new Town Attorney in open session.

• Closed session interviews with three Town Attorney applicants
• Board discussion of candidates in closed session
• Consideration and possible appointment of a new Town Attorney

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to interview three town attorney candidates and then voted to appoint the Carolina Law Group as the new Town Attorney for Emerald Isle. The vote was 3-2, with Commissioners Taylor and Sanderson voting for Cauley Pridgen, PA. The appointment was the only substantive decision made.

• Appointed Carolina Law Group as new Town Attorney (3-2)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review proposed amendments to the Town's satellite merchant regulations. The discussion focuses on whether to require a 500-foot setback from physical buildings selling similar products to protect permanent businesses.

• Discussion of proposed amendment to Section 10-43(2)(b)(ii) of the Emerald Isle Code of Ordinances
• Review of a proposed 500-foot setback for satellite merchants from similar physical structures
• Election of Planning Board Chairman and Vice Chairman

The Emerald Isle Planning Board voted 4-0 (with one abstention) to recommend amending the satellite merchant regulations to require a 250-foot setback from physical structures providing similar services, instead of the originally proposed 500 feet. The recommendation will go to the Board of Commissioners for final action. The board also re-elected Kenny Sullivan as chairman and Chad MacAvery as vice chairman, and approved the June 24, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Recommended 250-foot setback for satellite merchants (4-0, Monette abstained)
• Re-elected Kenny Sullivan as Planning Board Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Chad MacAvery as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent members Beasley and Dubovec (unanimous)

Board Of Adjustment

The Emerald Isle Board of Adjustment is meeting only to approve the minutes from its May 20, 2024, and June 24, 2024, meetings. No public hearings, variance cases, or other substantive actions are scheduled for this session.

• Approval of May 20, 2024, Board of Adjustment meeting minutes
• Approval of June 24, 2024, Board of Adjustment meeting minutes

The Emerald Isle Board of Adjustment held a special meeting with no substantive decisions. It unanimously excused the absences of Andrea Beasley and Jim Dubovec, approved the May 20, 2024 meeting minutes as written, and approved the June 24, 2024 minutes with a correction to include Alternate Chad MacAvery's presence. The meeting adjourned with no further business.

• Excused absences of Andrea Beasley and Jim Dubovec (5-0)
• Approved May 20, 2024 meeting minutes as written (5-0)
• Approved June 24, 2024 meeting minutes with correction to include Chad MacAvery's presence (5-0)

Golf Cart Advisory Committee

The Golf Cart Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2024.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider appointing Tim Carraway as Interim Town Attorney. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding sidewalk dining within the Unified Development Ordinance. Additionally, the board will review bids for beach access walkways and an engineering contract for the Lands End Dune Infiltration Project.

• Appointment of interim town attorney
• Public hearing for Sidewalk Dining ordinance
• Beach Access Walkways labor and materials bids
• Engineering contract for Lands End Dune Infiltration Project
• Financing for a new 2024 Mack/Knuckleboom truck

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review recommended changes to the town's satellite merchant regulations. The discussion focuses on a proposed distance requirement between certain mobile vendors and permanent businesses selling similar products. This follows an instruction from the Board of Commissioners to evaluate competition between mobile and fixed locations.

• Proposed amendment to Section 10-43(2)(b)(ii) of the Code of Ordinances
• Review of a potential 500-foot separation requirement for satellite merchants near similar businesses
• Comparison of proposed setbacks with regulations used in Oak Island, NC

Board Of Adjustment

The June 24 agenda contains only procedural items, such as approving previous meeting minutes. Provided records from the May 20 meeting detail a public hearing for Variance Case #VAR-24-001 regarding a setback request at 1310 Emerald Drive.

• Variance Case #VAR-24-001: Request for 14-foot front yard setback at 1310 Emerald Drive

Board of Commissioners

The Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on June 19, 2024. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss legal services and procedures pertaining to legal counsel.

• Discussion of legal services
• Procedures pertaining to legal counsel

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-25 budget and consider a motion for its adoption. The meeting also includes a call for a public hearing regarding Unified Development Ordinance changes for sidewalk dining. Additionally, the Board will address appointments to the Stormwater Committee.

• Public hearing for the proposed FY 2024-25 budget
• Call for a public hearing on sidewalk dining UDO changes
• Appointments to the Stormwater Committee
• Approval of budget and capital project amendments
• Agreement for an alternate Emergency Operations Center location

Golf Cart Advisory Committee

The Golf Cart Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including potential parking additions at Heverly Drive, Beach View Rd, and Surf View Rd, and updates on a golf cart raffle planned for the Beach Music Festival on 9/21. New business includes proposals to study parking spot materials and design, promote golf cart safety, educate the public on golf carts vs. LSVs, and possibly add a subpage to the town website. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no final votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Parking addition review at Heverly Drive Access
• Request to consider parking at Beach View Rd and Surf View Rd
• Golf Cart Raffle slated for Beach Music Festival on 9/21, with John's Golf Cars building the cart
• Proposal to study and revisit parking spot materials and design
• Discussion on educating public about golf carts vs. LSVs

Planning Board

The Emerald Isle Planning Board will continue its discussion on proposed regulations for sidewalk dining (UDO Section 6.8), incorporating feedback from the April 22 meeting and NCDOT staff suggestions. The board will also review recommended changes to satellite merchant regulations (Section 10-43(2)(b)(ii)) as directed by the Board of Commissioners. The meeting will include approval of April minutes and a report from the Planning Director.

• Continued discussion of UDO Amendment Section 6.8 Sidewalk Dining, including NCDOT recommended changes
• Review of Emerald Isle Code of Ordinances Section 10-43(2)(b)(ii) regarding satellite merchants near similar product sellers
• Approval of April 22, 2024 Planning Board meeting minutes
• Planning Director's report on April 2024 department activity and upcoming meetings

Board Of Adjustment

The Emerald Isle Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on variance application VAR-24-001, requested by James Brent Quick. The variance would allow replacement decking and access at 1310 Emerald Drive to comply with a 14-foot front yard setback instead of the required 30-foot setback under Section 5.1 of the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will review the request and may vote to approve or deny it.

• Public hearing on variance VAR-24-001
• Request by James Brent Quick for 1310 Emerald Drive
• Variance from 30-foot to 14-foot front yard setback
• Replacement of decking and access in front of property

Board of Commissioners

The Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed FY 2024-25 budget, focusing on revenue options. The agenda includes potential fee increases for golf cart permits, beach driving permits, paid parking, and parks and recreation services. No final decisions are expected at this workshop; it is a discussion session.

• Golf cart permits: increase from $100 to $125, with $25 discount for safety exam, estimated $36,750 revenue gain
• Beach driving permits: free passes to $10/year, Carteret County residents $100 to $125, non-Carteret $175 to $200, estimated $49,235 gain
• Paid parking: increase hourly rate to $4/hour April-September, estimated $37,000 gain
• Parks and Recreation: increase membership fees by $25, class fees from $5 to $7 average, child care services increases, estimated $25,065.60 gain
• Credit card service fees: collect cost impact, estimated $18,000 gain

Board of Commissioners

The Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on May 14, 2024, covering a range of items including a presentation of the recommended FY 2024-25 budget, a discussion on the stormwater committee applicant process, and updates on the Beach Music Festival and fishing tournament. The board will also consider a consent agenda with items like GFL contract renewal, budget amendments, and a pay plan reclassification, along with several proclamations and awards.

• Presentation of FY 2024-25 recommended budget by Town Manager and Finance Director
• Consent agenda includes GFL contract renewal, budget amendment, capital project amendments, pay plan reclassification
• Discussion on stormwater committee applicant process
• Award of $873.50 to Little Pink Houses of Hope from fire department shirt sales
• Six fishing tournament scholarships to be awarded to graduating seniors

Planning Board

The Emerald Isle Planning Board will consider appointing a member to the new Stormwater Review Committee and discuss draft regulations for sidewalk dining, which would allow restaurants to serve customers on public sidewalks under a permit. The board is also set to approve the March 25 meeting minutes and hear the Planning Director's report on department activity and upcoming meetings.

• Appointment to Stormwater Review Committee (5-member committee, 12-month review)
• Discussion of UDO Amendment Section 6.8 Sidewalk Dining, including draft code with $1,000,000 insurance requirement and $50 penalty for violations
• Approval of March 25, 2024 Planning Board meeting minutes
• Planning Director report on March 2024 activity and upcoming meetings (Board of Commissioners May 14, Planning Board May 20)

Board of Commissioners

The Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners will discuss establishing a Stormwater Management Committee and consider allowing sidewalk dining. They will also review Public Works items including a knuckleboom truck replacement and pedestrian walkway projects, plus Parks and Recreation budget requests for tennis courts, restrooms, kayak launch, and gym floor. The consent agenda includes approval of March meeting minutes and a request for SRO funding from Cape Carteret.

• Discussion: Establish Stormwater Management Committee
• Discussion: Sidewalk Dining Consideration
• Knuckleboom Truck Replacement (Public Works)
• Dog Leg and Black Skimmer Pedestrian Walkway projects
• Parks and Recreation budget requests: Tennis Courts, Community Center/Blue Heron Park Restrooms, Kayak Launch, Gym Floor

Planning Board

The Emerald Isle Planning Board will review the amended Stormwater Management code (Section 6.3) approved by the Board of Commissioners on March 12, 2024, and discuss whether engineering requirements are needed for projects in Special Flood Hazard Areas. The board will also approve minutes from the February 26 meeting and receive a report from the Planning Director.

• UDO Amendment Discussion – Section 6.3 Stormwater Management: research if engineering requirements are needed for projects within a Special Flood Hazard Area
• Approval of February 26, 2024, Planning Board Meeting Minutes
• Report from Planning Director on upcoming meetings (Board of Commissioners April 9, 2024; Planning Board April 22, 2024)

Golf Cart Advisory Committee

The Golf Cart Advisory Committee is meeting to handle routine business: roll call, election of officers, adoption of the agenda and October's minutes, and public comment. New business includes discussing possible parking additions at Heverly Drive Access and at Beach View Rd and Surf View Rd accesses, plus brainstorming ideas for a golf cart raffle.

• Discussion of adding parking to Heverly Drive Access
• Request to consider adding parking at Beach View Rd and Surf View Rd accesses
• Golf Cart Raffle idea discussion
• Election of officers
• Adoption of October's minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two UDO text amendments: one to restore a 10-foot side yard setback for certain oceanfront lots, and another regarding stormwater management plans. The board will also consider a subdivision application, hear from Bogue Banks Water, and make appointments to the Planning Board. Consent agenda items include approving the audit contract and adding a lifetime benefit for golf cart use.

• Public hearings on UDO amendments for setbacks and stormwater
• Bogue Banks Water presentation and public comment
• Planning Board appointments
• Tree permit fee amendment
• Consent agenda including audit contract and golf cart lifetime benefit

Planning Board

The Emerald Isle Planning Board will review a request to subdivide one parcel at 4308 Emerald Drive into two lots, discuss amendments to the Flood Damage Prevention section of the UDO to maintain the town's Class 7 Community Rating System designation, and discuss previously approved oceanfront sideyard setback changes and stormwater management effectiveness. The board will also hear a report from the Planning Director.

• Safley Subdivision: subdivide 3.0-acre parcel at 4308 Emerald Drive into two 1.5-acre lots (78 ft and 75 ft wide)
• UDO amendment discussion: Section 6.2 Flood Damage Prevention to maintain Class 7 CRS rating
• UDO amendment discussion: oceanfront sideyard setbacks for pre-1977 platted parcels (10 ft to 15 ft)
• UDO amendment discussion: Section 6.3 Stormwater Management effectiveness
• Planning Director report: introductions and upcoming meetings (BOC March 12, Planning Board March 25)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss residential parking on Ocean Drive and potential changes to tree permit fees. The meeting also includes a public comment session regarding the upcoming FY 2024-25 budget.

• Discussion of residential parking on Ocean Drive
• Discussion of tree permit fees
• Public comment on FY 2024-25 budget
• Resolution opposing homeowner insurance rate increases
• Appointments for Golf Cart Advisory Committee and Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

The Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners held a two-day retreat to discuss 2024 goals, budget, and various town projects. They made decisions on funding for police weapons, fireworks, Christmas lights, and park repairs, and discussed future items like beach trash service and community surveys.

• Approved $33,000 for new police duty weapons
• Voted to stop $20,000 contribution to Western Carteret Fireworks Celebration; allocated $2,500 for local events
• Authorized up to $32,500 match for Christmas lights (total $65,000)
• Approved $6,000 for flower bulbs along NC 58
• Approved kayak repairs: $9,180.50 for ramp, $12,000 for launch

Board of Commissioners

The Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the FY 2025 budget calendar, approve the consent agenda (including meeting minutes and committee re-appointments), and recognize new police and planning hires. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Adopt FY 2025 budget calendar, with public hearing and adoption scheduled for June 11, 2024
• Approve consent agenda: December 12, 2023 minutes, budget calendar, and re-appointments to Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Introduce new Police Officer William Wood and Planning Director Christopher Seaberg
• Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(6) to discuss personnel
• Public announcements: PEP Program, Golf Cart Advisory Committee, Planning Board, Coffee With a Cop, Neighborhood Watch