{
 "city": "Morehead City",
 "state": "North Carolina",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/moreheadcitync.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-07",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to consider Marlins Baseball License Agreement",
   "summary": "The Morehead City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a license agreement with the Marlins baseball organization. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with no other business or public hearings scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-637",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board of Adjustment June 25 meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The Morehead City Board of Adjustment regular meeting scheduled for June 25, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-635",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Morehead City Planning Board meeting on June 16, 2026 cancelled",
   "summary": "The Morehead City Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026 has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered. Residents with questions may contact the Planning and Development Department at 1100 Bridges Street, Morehead City, NC.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-633",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council adopts FY2026-2027 budget, approves grants, annexation, and development plan",
   "summary": "The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 annual budget and fee schedule, approved resolutions to apply for FEMA and Duke Energy grants, and increased the micro-purchase threshold. It directed the clerk to investigate and schedule a public hearing for annexation of 3108 Bridges Street. The public hearing for rezoning 202 Pensacola Avenue was closed and withdrawn. The council approved the Spooner's Cove planned development at 300 Bryan Street and made board appointments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-636",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to adopt FY 2026-2027 budget, consider Spooner's Cove plan",
   "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the FY 2026-2027 annual budget and to consider approving the Spooner's Cove site development master plan at 300 Bryan Street. A rezoning request for 202 Pensacola Avenue has been withdrawn by the applicant. The consent agenda includes annexation proceedings for 3108 Bridges Street, budget amendments, and grant applications for FEMA and Duke Energy. Council will also make appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Planning Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-634",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Board reviews variance for 1102 Bay St and special-use permit for private school",
   "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request to reduce the rear setback from 15 feet to 5 feet for a single‑family dwelling at 1102 Bay Street in the R5 residential district. It will also hear a special‑use permit application to allow a private school at 5448 Highway 70 in the CH (Highway Commercial) district. The board will act on an unfinished‑business order denying a variance that would have reduced front and side yard setbacks for an accessory building at 310 South 19th Street in the R5S residential district. The meeting also includes adoption of the draft March 2026 minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-632",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Review of Spooner’s Cove planned development at 300 Bryan Street",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will review a site development master plan for Spooner’s Cove, LLC. This includes a phase one preliminary plat review and an alternate landscape plan review for the property located at 300 Bryan Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-630",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council holds budget workshop for 2026-2027",
   "summary": "The City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to review results of the 2026-2027 Budget Priorities Pulse Survey and discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget. The meeting includes a public comment period, but no formal votes or ordinances are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-624",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council will review the 2027 proposed budget and related financial models",
   "summary": "The council held its first budget workshop for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. Members reviewed the results of the Budget Priorities Pulse Survey and a financial planning model presented by Charles C. Habliston, Vice President of First Tryon Advisors. An overview of the proposed 2027 budget was presented for discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-623",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on rezoning 202 Pensacola Avenue to commercial marina",
   "summary": "This regular meeting includes a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-O-09 to rezone 202 Pensacola Avenue from R10 (Single-Family Residential) to CM (Commercial Marina) district. Council also will consider approving a new city manager employment agreement for Robert Randolph \"Randy\" Martin and making appointments to the Board of Adjustment. A consent agenda covers routine items such as April financial results, dedication of Sylvia Lane, and endorsement of the Cape Lookout Shootout King Mackerel Tournament.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-628",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-628",
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council tables rezoning of 202 Pensacola Avenue, approves city manager contract",
   "summary": "The Morehead City Council met on May 12, 2026, and took action on several items. A rezoning request for 202 Pensacola Avenue from R10 to CM was tabled. The council approved a new city manager employment agreement for Robert Randolph \"Randy\" Martin and adopted resolutions endorsing a fishing tournament and dedicating Sylvia Lane into the street system.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-631",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council holds closed session on staff employment contract negotiations",
   "summary": "The Morehead City Council will meet in a special session on May 4, 2026. A closed session will be held to discuss and potentially set terms for a staff or agent employment contract and to review qualifications, competence, performance, and appointment conditions of a public officer or employee. After the closed session, the council may take action in the open session based on those discussions. The public may attend the open portion of the meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-626",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-626",
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to hire full-time city manager",
   "summary": "The Morehead City Council is holding a special meeting to consider hiring Randy Martin as the full-time city manager. The agenda includes only this action item along with call to order and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-629",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council will appoint a new member to fill a vacant seat",
   "summary": "The Morehead City Council will hold a special meeting on April 28, 2026 at City Hall, 1100 Bridges Street. The agenda includes appointing a new council member to fill a vacant seat. Applicant documents are listed for review. The meeting will end with adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-622",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-622",
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to appoint Nathan Chambers to vacant seat",
   "summary": "The Morehead City Council is holding a special meeting to decide on appointing Nathan Chambers to fill a vacant councilmember seat. This is the only substantive action on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-627",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Board of Adjustment",
   "headline": "Morehead City Board of Adjustment April 23 meeting cancelled",
   "summary": "The regular meeting of the Morehead City Board of Adjustment scheduled for April 23, 2026, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04232026-617",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Rezoning request for 202 Pensacola Ave from residential to commercial marina district",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will consider a request to rezone 202 Pensacola Avenue from R10 (Single-Family Residential) to CM (Commercial Marina District). The board will also review draft minutes from March and a February monthly development report. A staff report, maps, and a land-use consistency statement accompany the request.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-620",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-620",
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on financing for W.S. King Recreation Center renovation",
   "summary": "The Morehead City Council will hold public hearings on financing the construction renovation of the W.S. King Recreation Center and on rezoning 410 Penny Lane from residential multifamily to office and professional. Under new business, the council will consider approving a 23-lot industrial subdivision on Business Drive and an interim city manager contract for R. Randy Martin. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes, budget amendments, and endorsements of fishing tournaments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-619",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-619",
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council approves $8.2M loan for W.S. King Recreation Center renovations",
   "summary": "The City Council approved an $8.225 million installment loan for renovations at the W.S. King Recreation Center and outdoor fields, adopted a rezoning at 410 Penny Lane, and approved an interim city manager contract for Robert Randolph Martin. Other actions included endorsing three fishing tournaments, accepting budget amendments, and supporting a grant application for the Morehead City Yacht Basin dock upgrades.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-621",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.moreheadcitync.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}