Havelock public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held an organizational meeting to swear in members and select leadership. They appointed Commissioner Danny Walsh as Mayor Pro Tempore and adopted the 2023 meeting schedule. The Board also approved a host agreement for 'The Wall That Heals' exhibit.
- Appointed Commissioner Danny Walsh as Mayor Pro Tempore
- Approved 2023 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule (5-0)
- Approved 'The Wall That Heals' Host Agreement (5-0)
- Appointed Colleen Flori to the Havelock-Craven County Public Library Board Advisory Board (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #22-R-09 to award retired Lt. James L. Fahnestock his badge and service sidearm (5-0)
- Approved BluePrint Business Communications marketing services amendment for $2,333.33 (5-0)
- Approved Strategic Government Affairs, LLC Federal Lobbying & Consultant Services Contract (5-0)
- Unsealed closed session minutes from six dates between February 2019 and January 2022 (5-0)
Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation
The Board of Directors approved the December 2022 budget report and authorized spending for Gala preparations and website support. The board also selected a catering vendor and a specific design for membership coins.
- Approved Regular Agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November 4, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted December 2022 Budget Report with available balance of $138,632.34 (unanimous)
- Authorized $439.00 to purchase 100 membership coins (unanimous)
- Approved 'Proof 1' design for membership coins (unanimous)
- Selected The Flame for 2023 Gala catering (unanimous)
- Approved $708.00 for annual support from New Bern Web Design, LLC (unanimous)
Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation
The Development Committee approved the November 1, 2022 minutes and discussed educational grant themes and student outreach. The committee made recommendations to the Board regarding the 2023 Gala's catering and commemorative coin design.
- Approved November 1, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended Proof 1 for the Gala coin to the Board
- Recommended The Flame as the 2023 Gala caterer to the Board
- Approved purchase of 5 NASA Lego Kits at approximately $400.00 per kit
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a series of budget amendments to incorporate grants and donations for police, streets, and EMS. They also updated the Community Appearance Commission ordinance and established a new Cultural Arts Advisory Committee.
- Approved FY 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance Amendment Number One (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance Amendment #22-O-04 updating Community Appearance Commission powers and duties (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #22-R-08 establishing a nine-member Cultural Arts Advisory Committee (5-0)
- Adopted regular and consent agendas (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners awarded contracts for paving maintenance and disaster debris removal. They also approved pay increases for part-time fire/EMS staff and added short-term disability as a full-time employee benefit.
- Approved 2022 Paving Maintenance Contract to Onslow Grading for $924,853.82 (5-0)
- Awarded 5-year Disaster Debris Removal Contract to Santee Modular Homes, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved pay rate increases for part-time FF/EMT Basic, Advanced, and Paramedic positions (5-0)
- Authorized employer-paid Short Term disability for full-time employees (5-0)
- Approved sale of surplus 1988 E-One Fire Pumper via GovDeals.com (5-0)
- Concurred to establish a dog park at Sermons Park with an estimated $35,000 for amenities
- Approved placement of 'In God We Trust' motto on City Hall exterior and behind the dais
- Approved work session and consent agendas (5-0)
Appearance Commission
The Appearance Commission approved the October 2022 meeting minutes and selected the November Pride of Havelock recipient. The commission also coordinated logistics for the upcoming Tree Lighting Jubilee and Make Havelock Shine competitions.
- Approved October 8, 2022 minutes
- Selected Verizon Wireless Store of Havelock as November Pride of Havelock recipient
- Allocated $450.00 budget for Make Havelock Shine and Live display winners
Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation
The Board approved $2,000 from Armistead Funds to supplement a NASA grant for new camp curriculum. Other approvals included the October 2022 budget report, newsletter printing costs, and a Chamber of Commerce membership renewal.
- Approved October 2022 Budget Report (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 from Armistead Funds for new camp curriculum (unanimous)
- Approved $240.00 for fall newsletter printing (unanimous)
- Approved $250.00 for Carteret County Chamber annual membership renewal (unanimous)
- Approved October 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation
The committee approved the September 6, 2022 minutes and selected Mark Meno as the guest speaker for the 2023 Gala. Members discussed the use of a $3K NASA grant and $40K in Armistead funds for curriculum development. Several recommendations for expenditures were made for submission to the Board of Directors.
- Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Selected Mark Meno as 2023 Gala guest speaker
- Decided against recommending the purchase of a flight simulator at this time
- Recommended $2K request to Board of Directors for curriculum development
- Recommended renewal of Carteret Chamber membership for $250.00 to Board of Directors
- Recommended acceptance of $256.00 ABC quote for newsletter printing to Board of Directors
Planning Board
The Planning Board voted to recommend the draft Craven County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) to the Board of Commissioners for approval. The plan identifies long-term transportation needs through 2040, including highway, rail, public transportation, bicycle, and pedestrian modes.
- Approved recommendation to forward the draft Craven County Transportation Plan to the Board of Commissioners (4-0)
- Approved July 5, 2022, minutes (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board unanimously approved appropriating $40,000 from the Armistead Reserve to purchase equipment and curriculum promoting STEM education and safety, honoring a donor family's request. They also received the FY 2021-2022 audit with a clean opinion, heard a library briefing on fund use, and approved the consent agenda including policy amendments. In closed session, they allocated $170,000 from the General Fund for property negotiations.
- Approved $40,000 from Armistead Reserve for STEM education and safety equipment (5-0)
- Adopted consent agenda including minutes and policy amendments (5-0)
- Allocated $170,000 from General Fund balance for property negotiations (3-0 in closed session)
CAMA Land Use Plan
The board is meeting to review the results of a land use plan citizen survey and a public engagement workshop. Members will also discuss Chapters 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the draft CAMA Land Use Plan.
- Update on land use plan citizen survey
- Results of public engagement workshop
- Discussion of Chapters 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the draft CAMA Land Use Plan