Morehead City public meetings in 2025
35 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Morehead City Council will convene a strategic retreat at the NC Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores. The agenda includes reviews of public services (water and sewer), streets and pedestrian infrastructure, parks and recreation facilities, and a 2025 special events list. Several documents such as RADIO ISLAND NEW.PDF and PROJECT GRANDER.PDF will be examined, and items may be held for carryover or councilmember top‑three priorities.
- RADIO ISLAND NEW.PDF
- WESTERN MOREHEAD CITY NEW.PDF
- MEMORANDUM CURRENT CHALLENGES PAVING.PDF
- SPECIAL EVENT TOTAL LIST 2025 AS OF 12.16.25.PDF
- PROJECT GRANDER.PDF
The council ordered staff to work with Sam Shumate to seek state legislative help for incorporating Brandywine Bay and building a second wastewater treatment plant. All councilmembers directed staff to rescind the 1971 resolution that added fluoride to the water supply. The council voted to dissolve the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Staff were also directed to investigate strategies for Project Grander, including the possible use of eminent domain for Lindia Purifoy's property.
- Directed staff to work with Sam Shumate on Brandywine Bay incorporation and wastewater plant
- Directed staff to rescind the April 8, 1971 fluoride addition resolution
- Directed staff to end the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
- Directed staff to investigate strategies for Project Grander
- Directed staff to explore eminent domain for Lindia Purifoy's property for Project Grander
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a strategic retreat to review year-end financial operations, including fund balance and grant projects, and to discuss planning and code enforcement.
- Year End Review (2025) and Goal Setting Consensus
- Financial Operations Efficiency, Health and Stability
- Comprehensive Financial Policy Status List
- Grant Projects List as of 12162025
- Planning, UDO, Text Amendments, ADA Plan, Citywide Economic Development
The Morehead City Council met in a special session on Dec. 18, 2025 for a strategic retreat. Council members and staff reviewed the FY25‑FY28 Strategic Plan, discussed objectives for infrastructure, finance, and community projects, and examined the estimated fund balance and debt metrics. No votes, approvals, or formal actions were recorded during the session.
Planning Board
The Planning Board will consider a rezoning request for a property on Highway 70 and an amendment to the Spooner’s Cove development plan. The board will also adopt its 2026 meeting calendar and elect officers.
- Request to rezone 5280 Highway 70 from CH-CZ (Highway Commercial Conditional Zone) to CH (Highway Commercial) District
- Request to amend Spooner’s Cove PD plan at 300 Bryan Street to reduce maximum residential lots from 82 to 71
- Adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar
- Election of officers
The Planning Board voted unanimously to excuse the absence of Diana Tootle and to adopt the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. No vote or decision on the rezoning request for 5280 Highway 70 was recorded in these minutes.
- Excused Diana Tootle's absence (unanimous)
- Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Matt Johnson recused himself from Agenda Item B
City Council
The Morehead City Council certified 2025 election results and inducted new members. The body adopted several budget amendments and approved a contract for stormwater improvements. Council also initiated the process to annex a parcel on Hwy 70.
- Contract for 2022 NCDEQ DWI Calico Creek Stormwater Improvements to Thomas Simpson Construction Company, Inc. for $4,869,695
- Resolution to investigate annexation petition for 5280 Hwy 70 (PIN # 635607683383000)
- Budget Ordinance Amendments 2025-20 and 2025-21
- Grant applications for NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund and FY 2025 State and Local Cybersecurity Program
- Amendment to audit accounts contract with PB Mares, LLP
City Council
The Morehead City Council will consider and adopt a series of items, including routine approvals and several budget and grant resolutions. Key actions include approving a $4,869,695 contract with Thomas Simpson Construction for Calico Creek stormwater improvements, adopting two budget ordinance amendments, and directing work on annexing 5280 Hwy 70. The meeting also features appreciation resolutions for retiring fire‑EMS personnel and certification of the 2025 municipal election results.
- Adopt Resolution 2025‑R‑64 approving a $4,869,695 contract for Calico Creek stormwater improvements with Thomas Simpson Construction Company, Inc.
- Adopt Budget Ordinance Amendments 2025‑20 and 2025‑21 as recommended by the Finance and Administration Committee
- Adopt amendment to the audit contract with PB Mares, LLP
- Adopt Resolutions 2025‑R‑62 and 2025‑R‑63 to apply for the NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant and the FY 2025 State and Local Cybersecurity Program grant
- Adopt Resolution 2025‑R‑58 directing investigation of annexation of 5280 Hwy 70 and Resolution 2025‑R‑59 setting a public hearing date for Ordinance 2026‑O‑01 to approve that annexation
The council appointed George Ballou as Mayor Pro Tempore and adopted the consent agenda, which included budget ordinance amendments. It approved a $4,869,695 contract for Calico Creek stormwater improvements and several resolutions for grant applications and annexation actions. The November 12, 2025 closed‑session minutes were also approved.
- Appointed Councilmember George Ballou as Mayor Pro Tempore (5-0)
- Adopted Consent Agenda items, including Budget Ordinance Amendments 2025-20 and 2025-21 (5-0)
- Approved $4,869,695 contract with Thomas Simpson Construction for Calico Creek stormwater improvements (Resolution 2025‑R‑64)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑62 to apply for NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grant
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑63 to apply for FY 2025 State and Local Cybersecurity Program Grant
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑58 directing investigation of annexation petition for 5280 Hwy 70 (PIN 635607683383000)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑59 setting public hearing date for Ordinance 2026‑0‑01 annexation of 5280 Hwy 70
- Approved November 12, 2025 Closed Session minutes (5-0)
Board of Adjustment
The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment scheduled for December 4, 2025, has been cancelled.
Planning Board
The Morehead City Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items or decisions were presented. For questions, contact the Planning and Development Department at 1100 Bridges Street.
City Council
The Morehead City Council approved several budget ordinance amendments and resolutions, including the annexation and rezoning of three Morgan Street properties on Radio Island. The council also adopted a resolution to name an unnamed street East Myrtle Street and authorized the collection of open COVID Small Business Loan accounts.
- Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendments 2025-17, 2025-18, and 2025-19
- Adopted Resolution 2025-R-55 awarding Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Dryer Contract to Simpson Construction
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-O-19 annexing 165, 171, & 175 Morgan Street (Radio Island)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-O-21 rezoning Morgan Street properties to R5 (Residential) district
- Adopted Resolution 2025-R-54 naming unnamed street East Myrtle Street
City Council
The council will adopt several budget ordinance amendments and approve routine items on the consent agenda. It will adopt resolutions to name East Myrtle Street, award a wastewater‑treatment‑plant solar dryer contract to Simpson Construction, and authorize the finance director to collect open COVID small‑business loan accounts. Public hearings will consider the annexation of 165, 171, and 175 Morgan Street and their rezoning from a Port‑Industrial district to R5 residential. The meeting also includes a resolution endorsing the Carteret County Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
- Adopt Resolution 2025‑R‑55 awarding the wastewater treatment plant solar dryer contract to Simpson Construction
- Adopt Resolution 2025‑R‑56 authorizing the finance director to collect open COVID small‑business loan accounts
- Adopt Resolution 2025‑R‑54 naming the platted unnamed street East Myrtle Street
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025‑O‑19 to annex 165, 171, and 175 Morgan Street
- Public hearing on Ordinance 2025‑O‑21 to rezone 165, 171, and 175 Morgan Street to R5 residential
The council adopted the Consent Agenda unanimously, which included several budget ordinance amendments and resolutions. It then approved Ordinance 2025‑0‑19 to annex 165, 171 and 175 Morgan Street. The council also adopted Ordinance 2025‑0‑21 to rezone those parcels from County Port‑Industrial to Residential, and passed Resolution 2025‑R‑50 to add the parcels to the City Plan 2032 as Port Mixed‑Use in the East Neighborhood.
- Adopted Consent Agenda (5-0) including budget ordinance amendments and multiple resolutions
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑0‑19 annexing 165, 171, 175 Morgan St (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑0‑21 rezoning 165, 171, 175 Morgan St to Residential (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑50 amending City Plan 2032 to add parcels to Port Mixed‑Use/East Neighborhood (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑55 awarding wastewater treatment plant dryer solar contract to Simpson Construction (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑56 authorizing Finance Director to collect open COVID Small Business Loan accounts (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑54 naming East Myrtle Street (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑57 in remembrance of James "Marc" Hamric (5-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Morehead City Board of Adjustment will hear two special‑use permit applications: one from Rhonda Scarboro for a Type B home occupation and dog grooming at 918 North Yaupon Terrace (R7 zone), and another from Gitto Enterprises for a single‑family detached dwelling at 104 North 6th Street (DB zone). The board will also consider unfinished business to approve an order allowing the replacement of a non‑conforming single‑wide manufactured home with a double‑wide unit at 1912 North Morris Road (R7 zone). The meeting concludes with new business and adjournment.
- Special‑Use Permit request for Type B home occupation/dog grooming at 918 North Yaupon Terrace, R7 zone
- Special‑Use Permit request for a single‑family detached dwelling at 104 North 6th Street, DB zone
- Unfinished business: order to replace a non‑conforming single‑wide manufactured home with a double‑wide at 1912 North Morris Road, R7 zone
The Morehead City Board of Adjustment conducted a public hearing on a special‑use permit application by Rhonda Scarboro for a Type B home occupation dog‑grooming business at 918 North Yaupon Terrace (zoned R7). The hearing was opened and closed by unanimous motions, and the Board discussed the applicant’s compliance with Articles 4‑8 and 14‑10 of the Unified Development Ordinance. No final vote or approval of the permit was recorded in the minutes.
- Adopted September 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Opened public hearing on special‑use permit (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review requests to change the zoning of properties on San Juan Circle and Morgan Street. One request involves a shift to single-family residential, while the other seeks a change from port-industrial to residential and updates to city planning maps.
- Rezoning request for 4713 San Juan Circle from PD to R5S (Single-Family Residential District)
- Rezoning request for 165, 171, and 175 Morgan Street from County PI (Port-Industrial District) to R5 (Residential District)
- Proposed amendments to Future Land Use and Neighborhood Planning Area Maps for the Morgan Street properties
The board listed two residential single‑family detached applications at 907 Shepard Street and 301 South 10th Street. No approvals, denials, or other actions were recorded for these items. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
City Council
The Morehead City Council approved the minutes and reports for the September meeting, adopted a budget ordinance amendment, and set a date for a public hearing on a water resources grant application. The Council also adopted a resolution to investigate a petition for contiguous annexation and approved the American Disability Act Transition Plan.
- Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-16
- Set date for public hearing on Ordinance 2025-O-19
- Adopted Resolution 2025-R-47 for annexation investigation
- Adopted Resolution 2025-R-32 for water resources grant
- Adopted Resolution 2025-R-49 for ADA Transition Plan
City Council
The Morehead City Council will consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, finance and tax reports, and a budget ordinance amendment. The council will also act on several resolutions: directing an annexation investigation for 165, 171, and 175 Morgan Street, setting a public hearing date for Ordinance 2025-O-19, revising a water resources development grant application, and adopting the American Disability Act (ADA) Transition Plan. The meeting includes a city manager's report, citizen comments, and council comments before adjournment.
- Adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-16
- Adopt Resolution 2025-R-47 to investigate annexation of 165, 171, and 175 Morgan Street
- Adopt Resolution 2025-R-48 setting public hearing date for Ordinance 2025-O-19
- Adopt Revised Resolution 2025-R-32 approving water resources development grant application
- Adopt Resolution 2025-R-49 approving the ADA Transition Plan
The council adopted the consent agenda, which included approvals of the prior meeting minutes, the budget ordinance amendment, and several resolutions concerning annexation of Morgan Street properties and a water‑resources grant. It also approved Resolution 2025‑R‑49, adopting the American with Disabilities Act Transition Plan, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. All items were adopted unanimously.
- Adopt consent agenda (5-0)
- Approve September 9, 2025 council minutes
- Adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-16
- Adopt Resolution 2025-R-47 to investigate annexation petition for Morgan Street
- Adopt Resolution 2025-R-48 setting public hearing date for Morgan Street annexation ordinance
- Adopt Revised Resolution 2025-R-32 approving water resources grant application
- Adopt Resolution 2025-R-49 approving ADA Transition Plan (5-0)
- Accept Estimated Fund Balance Report
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hear a request to replace a single-wide manufactured home with a double-wide at 1912 North Morris Road (R7 zone). It will also consider an unfinished business item to approve a special‑use permit for a bar/cocktail lounge at 704 Evans Street (DB zone). The meeting includes approval of draft minutes from July 24, 2025 and the election of officers.
- Special‑use permit for a bar/cocktail lounge at 704 Evans Street, Zoned DB
- Special‑use permit to replace a single‑wide with a double‑wide manufactured home at 1912 North Morris Road, Zoned R7
- Approval of draft minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting
- Election of Board officers
- Adjournment
The Board of Adjustment elected Judson Walton as Chairman after a tie and a second vote, and Bobby Schultz as Vice‑Chairman. The board also approved an amendment to the agenda order and adopted the July 24, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. A public hearing on a special‑use permit for 1912 North Morris Road was opened and later closed, but no final permit decision was made.
- Amended agenda order – motion carried unanimously
- Adopted July 24, 2025 minutes – motion carried unanimously
- Elected Judson Walton as Chairman after tie and second vote
- Elected Bobby Schultz as Vice‑Chairman
- Opened public hearing on special‑use permit – motion carried unanimously
- Closed public hearing – motion carried unanimously
Planning Board
The Planning Board meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.
City Council
The Morehead City Council approved several budget ordinance amendments and resolutions, including financing terms for purchasing two Pierce Enforcer Custom Pumpers. It also adopted a resolution to apply for a Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant and endorsed the upcoming North Carolina Seafood Festival. Additionally, the council approved a contract for the North 25th Street Bulkhead with PGH Investments, LLC.
- Adopt Resolution 2025‑R‑46 approving financing for two Pierce Enforcer Custom Pumpers
- Adopt Resolution 2025‑R‑45 to apply for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant Program
- Adopt Resolution 2025‑R‑43 endorsing the North Carolina Seafood Festival (Oct 3‑5, 2025)
- Approve Budget Ordinance Amendments 2025‑14 and 2025‑15
- Approve North 25th Street Bulkhead contract with PGH Investments, LLC
City Council
The Morehead City Council will adopt two budget ordinance amendments (2025-14 and 2025-15) recommended by the Finance & Administration Committee. It will also approve a contract for the North 25th Street bulkhead with PGH Investments, LLC. Additional items include resolutions for a public safety grant, financing for two fire pumpers, and a retirement recognition for Scot Camden.
- Adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-14
- Adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-15
- Adopt Resolution 2025-R-45 to apply for Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant
- Adopt Resolution 2025-R-46 approving financing for two Pierce Enforcer custom pumpers
- Approve North 25th Street Bulkhead Contract with PGH Investments, LLC
The council unanimously adopted the Consent Agenda, which included adopting Budget Ordinance Amendments 2025-14 and 2025-15. It also approved a fire‑house grant application, financing for two Pierce Enforcer pumpers, endorsement of the North Carolina Seafood Festival, a resolution honoring retiring Fire‑EMS Officer Scot Camden, and the contract for the North 25" Street bulkhead project. Additionally, the council unanimously voted to release selected Closed Session minutes. No other formal motions were taken on the Marlins license agreement.
- Adopted Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-14
- Adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-15
- Approved Resolution 2025-R-45 to apply for Firehouse Subs Public Safety Grant
- Approved Resolution 2025-R-46 financing for two Pierce Enforcer Custom Pumpers
- Adopted Resolution 2025-R-43 endorsing the North Carolina Seafood Festival
- Adopted Resolution 2025-R-44 honoring Scot Camden upon retirement
- Approved North 25" Street Bulkhead project contract with PGH Investments LLC
Planning Board
The board approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting and, after staff presentation, unanimously approved the final plat review and approval request for a three‑lot commercial subdivision at 125 Arthur Farm Road (Tax PIN # 635607684363000). No conflicts of interest were reported and new staff members were introduced.
- Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved final plat for 3‑lot commercial subdivision at 125 Arthur Farm Road (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council adopted ordinances for a property annexation and temporary street closures for parades. The body also approved budget amendments and authorized the collection of 2025 taxes.
- Annexation of 5046 Hwy 70 (Tax PIN# 636609167642000)
- Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-12 and Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-13
- Temporary closure of Arendell Street for Veterans Day and Christmas parades
- Authorization of Tax Collection for 2025 Taxes
- Sole source procurement for vehicle equipment upfit from ECI Communications
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the contiguous annexation of a property on Highway 70. The body will also discuss fee schedule amendments and a sole source procurement exception for vehicle equipment. Other items include budget amendments and street closures for upcoming parades.
- Public hearing for contiguous annexation of 5046 Highway 70
- Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-12 and Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-13
- Temporary closure of Arendell Street for Veterans Day and Christmas parades
- Sole source exception for vehicle equipment upfit from ECI Communications
- Proposed amendments to the city fee schedule
The council adopted the Consent Agenda, which included approval of prior meeting minutes, finance reports, budget ordinance amendments, and temporary street closures. It then approved Ordinance 2025-O-16, annexing the 0.27‑acre parcel at 5046 Highway 70. The council also adopted proposed fee schedule amendments and a sole‑source procurement exception for police vehicle equipment, each passing unanimously.
- Adopted Consent Agenda items (minutes, finance reports, budget amendments, street‑closure ordinances) – unanimous (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025-O-16 annexing 5046 Hwy 70 (PIN 636609167642000) – unanimous (5-0)
- Approved Fee Schedule amendments (return‑check fees and CAMA minor permit fee increase) – unanimous (5-0)
- Approved sole‑source bidding exception for police vehicle equipment upfit (~$110,000) – unanimous (5-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board excused two members' absences and adopted the April 24 minutes, both unanimously. A public hearing was held on a special‑use permit for a bar/cocktail lounge at 704 Evans Street and was closed unanimously. No final approval or denial of the permit was recorded in the minutes.
- Excused called‑in absences (unanimous)
- Adopted April 24, 2025 minutes as submitted (unanimous)
- Opened public hearing on special‑use permit for 704 Evans Street (unanimous)
- Closed public hearing (unanimous)
City Council
The council voted 4-0 to deny Ordinance 2025-0-13, which would have reduced parking requirements for marina and boat storage facilities. The Consent Agenda was adopted unanimously, approving the June 10 minutes, finance and grant reports, a budget amendment, surplus item sales, and several resolutions on annexation, hazard mitigation, and a local tournament. A motion to remove the withdrawn commercial marina setback request from the agenda also passed unanimously.
- Denied Ordinance 2025-0-13 (parking reduction) – vote 4-0
- Adopted Consent Agenda – vote 4-0
- Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes – part of Consent Agenda
- Accepted Finance Director and Tax Collection Reports – part of Consent Agenda
- Adopted Resolution 2025-R-37 to investigate annexation petition – part of Consent Agenda
- Adopted Resolution 2025-R-38 to set public hearing date for annexation – part of Consent Agenda
- Adopted Resolution 2025-R-40 for Pamlico Sound Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan – part of Consent Agenda
- Removed withdrawn commercial marina setback item 3.A. from agenda – vote 4-0
City Council
The Morehead City Council met on July 1, 2025 to hear Buddy Bengel’s requests regarding the Riverfront Sports & Entertainment license agreement. Council members and staff discussed lease terms, cancellation rights, merchandise sales, liquor sales, office space, utilities, and security coverage. No votes or formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded during the meeting.
Planning Board
The Planning Board unanimously approved the request from Arendell Engineers, on behalf of Guy Lampe, for a preliminary plat review and approval of a three‑lot commercial subdivision at 125 Arthur Farm Road. The Board also unanimously adopted the May 20, 2025 minutes and excused Daniel Fischler’s brief absence. No board member reported a conflict of interest and there was no public comment.
- Approved preliminary plat for 3‑lot commercial subdivision at 125 Arthur Farm Rd (unanimous)
- Adopted May 20, 2025 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
- Excused Daniel Fischler’s called‑in absence (unanimous)
City Council
The council adopted the Consent Agenda with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The agenda approved the minutes from four prior meetings and adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including a capital project budget amendment, an emergency contingency budget amendment, and grant applications for the Yacht Basin and Spooners Creek projects. It also approved an increase in the micro‑purchase thresholds for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Adopt Consent Agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approve minutes of May 13, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
- Approve minutes of May 6, 2025 Special Budget Meeting #1
- Adopt Governmental Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-10
- Adopt Emergency Contingency Budget Amendment Report May 2025
- Adopt Resolution 2025‑R‑32 for Yacht Basin dredging grant
- Adopt Resolution 2025‑R‑33 for Spooners Creek grant
- Adopt Resolution 2025‑R‑35 increasing Micro‑Purchase thresholds
Planning Board
The Planning Board unanimously approved a motion to excuse the called‑in absences of two members. It also unanimously adopted the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. The board then reviewed a conditional zoning request for 3000 Bridges Street but did not record a vote or final decision on that item.
- Excused called‑in absences (unanimous)
- Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
City Council
The council reached a consensus to include three Fire‑EMS positions, three Police positions, and a Building Inspector in the FY 2025‑2026 budget. At the same time, the City Hall Annex project and the W.S. King Recreation Center renovation were removed from the budget. No vote tally was recorded for this consensus.
- Include three Fire‑EMS positions in the budget (consensus)
- Include three Police positions in the budget (consensus)
- Include Building Inspector position in the budget (consensus)
- Remove City Hall Annex project from the budget (consensus)
- Remove W.S. King Recreation Center renovation from the budget (consensus)
City Council
The Morehead City Council adopted its consent agenda and approved several budget and grant ordinances. It also approved an interlocal law‑enforcement agreement, a donation of surplus vehicles, and a lease of waterfront rights. Finally, the council adopted an annexation ordinance for Jones Road and rezoning ordinances for Country Club Road and Fisher Street.
- Adopted Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Adopted Governmental Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-08 (5-0)
- Adopted CDBG-DR AHDF Elijah’s Landing Grant Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2025-09 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-R-24 interlocal agreement with Eastern Carolina Regional Housing Authority (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-R-28 donation of surplus vehicles to Carteret Community College (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-R-29 lease of riparian and littoral rights at south end of 7th Street to MGD Properties, LLC (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-O-07 annexation of 108, 110, and 132 Jones Road (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-O-12 rezoning of 4723 Country Club Road from CH to IC district (5-0)
City Council
The Morehead City Council met in a special session on May 13, 2025 for Budget Workshop #2 to continue discussion of the proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget. City Manager Chris Turner presented cuts, staffing shortfalls in Fire‑EMS and Police, projected tax‑rate changes, and potential revenue sources. Council members asked questions about tax‑rate calculations, salary adjustments, and staffing plans, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded.
City Council
The Morehead City Council held Budget Workshop Meeting #1 to review the proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget of $42,821,631. Staff presented a tax‑rate reduction proposal from $0.41 to $0.39 and outlined staffing changes, capital projects, and fund impacts. Discussion covered water‑plant staffing, recreation center options, and debt service, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment excused the three absent members and adopted the March 27 minutes, both by unanimous vote. Members also approved an agenda item swap and opened a public hearing on a variance request. A special‑use permit for 1200 Bridges Street (RS district) was approved unanimously.
- Excused absences of Patrick Conneely, Taylor Ricketts, Brandon Sutton – unanimous
- Adopted March 27, 2025 minutes – unanimous
- Amended agenda: moved Item 4 to Item 3 and Item 3 to Item 4 – unanimous
- Approved special‑use permit order for 1200 Bridges Street (RS zone) – unanimous
- Opened public hearing on variance request – unanimous
Planning Board
The board approved the final plat for Phase I of the Calico subdivision at 1601 North 20th Street, contingent on a surety bond, lift‑station conveyance, and street‑system resolution. The motion passed unanimously. The rezoning request for 4723 Country Club Road was discussed but no vote or decision was recorded.
- Approved March 18, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)
- Approved final plat for Calico subdivision Phase I (unanimous)
- Rezoning of 4723 Country Club Road discussed, no vote recorded
City Council
The council voted unanimously to enter a closed session at 6:45 p.m. (5‑0). It approved a 4.75% salary increase for City Attorney Derek Taylor, directing the adjustment be added to the FY 2025‑2026 budget for consideration on June 10, 2025, effective July 1, 2025. The council then voted unanimously to return to open session at 7:39 p.m. (5‑0).
- Entered closed session at 6:45 p.m. (5‑0)
- Approved 4.75% salary increase for City Attorney Derek Taylor (consensus)
- Returned to open session at 7:39 p.m. (5‑0)
City Council
The council adopted the Consent Agenda items, approving meeting minutes, finance reports, a grant report, an audit contract, and several resolutions for upcoming events and plans (vote 5‑0). In a public hearing, Councilmember Taylor moved to adopt Ordinance 2025-O-08 and Resolution 2025-R-20, rezoning 142 Banks Street and an adjacent parcel from R7 to O&P, which passed unanimously (5‑0). No vote was recorded for the later rezoning request for 3937 Arendell Street.
- Adopted Consent Agenda items, including minutes, finance reports, audit contract, and resolutions (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-R-18 for the Annual CPM Billfish Tournament
- Approved Resolution 2025-R-19 for three fireworks displays at Big Rock Stadium
- Approved Resolution 2025-R-22 for Military Appreciation Day events
- Approved Resolution 2025-R-16 to investigate annexation of Jones Road parcels
- Approved Resolution 2025-R-17 to set public hearing date for Ordinance 2025-O-07
- Approved Resolution 2025-R-23 for the City’s Local Water System Plan
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-O-08 rezoning 142 Banks Street to Office/Professional district (5-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a special‑use permit for a government building and storage use at 1200 Bridges Street. It also approved a special‑use permit for boat storage at 5052 Highway 70. Officers were elected, with Chuck Sewell named Chairperson and Bill Stompf Vice Chairperson, and the 2025 meeting calendar was adopted. All motions carried unanimously.
- Granted special-use permit for government building/use at 1200 Bridges St (unanimous)
- Approved special-use permit for boat storage at 5052 Highway 70 (unanimous)
- Elected Chuck Sewell as Chairperson (unanimous)
- Elected Bill Stompf as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 Board of Adjustment meeting calendar (unanimous)
- Adopted August 22, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Excused called‑in absences of absent members (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:02 p.m. (unanimous)