Southport public meetings in 2022
24 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review updates on several properties and the Short-Term Rental Ordinance. The meeting also includes a new business item regarding the abandonment of an alley near N. Caswell.
- Update on Bullfrog Corner
- Update on 115 N. Howe St.
- Update on Sunny Point Property
- Update on Short-Term Rental Ordinance
- Abandonment of a portion of an alley parallel with N. Caswell
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda approval, and several action items. Key items include dedicating a street in Rivermist, abandoning an alleyway, and approving the final plat for Southport Crossing. Two items, right-of-way enforcement and a social media policy, were removed for future workshops.
- Dedication of a street in Rivermist
- Abandonment of alleyway
- Final plat approval for Southport Crossing
- Appointment of representative to Cape Fear Council of Governments
- Capital Projects Ordinance for Shoreline Stabilization
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board's regular monthly meeting will include a major subdivision review for Oakton, along with updates on several ongoing projects and ordinances. The board will also approve minutes from October and hear public comment.
- Major Subdivision Review: Oakton
- Update on Bullfrog Corner Project
- Update on 115 N. Howe Street Project
- Update on Southport's Sunny Point Property
- Update on Short-term Vacation Rental Ordinance
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hear presentations from three entities about the possible use of the Sunny Point property, including NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Polote Corporation, and MOTSU-Sunny Point. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as a contract with Brunswick County EMS, a budget amendment, and employee holiday bonuses, as well as appointments and a city manager search.
- Presentations on possible use of Sunny Point property (NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Polote Corporation, MOTSU-Sunny Point)
- Contract with Brunswick County EMS (Franchise Agreement)
- Budget Amendment #1: Carryover Purchase Orders
- City Employees Holiday Bonus
- Appointment of ABC Board Member and Board of Adjustment appointment
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will review and discuss updates on the Bullfrog Corner project at 101 E. Moore St., the property at 115 N. Howe Street, and a proposal from Polote Corporation for land purchase or licensing rights. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and the 2022 member roster.
- Update and discussion of Bullfrog Corner Project (101 E. Moore St.)
- Update and discussion of 115 N. Howe Street
- Proposal for land purchase or licensing rights from Polote Corporation
- Approval of Planning Board Minutes from September 15, 2022
- 2022 Planning Board Member Roster
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda approval, and proclamations. Key agenda items include a presentation on Yacht Basin plan options, a proposal for land purchase or licensing rights from Polote Corporation, and appointments to the Forestry Committee and Historic Preservation Commission.
- Yacht Basin Plan-Options Presentation by Patrick Flanagan & Wes McLeod (CFCOG)
- Proposal for Land Purchase or Licensing Rights from Polote Corporation (Lloyd Ludlow, Raymond DiGuiseppe)
- Parks and Recreation Employment Position (Heather Hemphill)
- Forestry Committee Appointments (Alderman L. Davis)
- Historic Preservation Commission Appointments (Aldermen K. Mosteller, L. Davis, R. Carroll)
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will discuss the city’s Asset Management Plan and consider resolutions to apply for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for sewer rehabilitation, an inflow and infiltration study, wastewater treatment expansion, and stormwater improvements.
- Asset Management Plan review
- ARPA funding resolutions for sewer rehabilitation, inflow & infiltration study, wastewater treatment expansion, and stormwater projects
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider a conditional zoning request from Rhetson Companies (from BD to CZ-HC), a revised major site plan for 115 N. Howe Street, and a new major site plan for the Bullfrog Corner mixed-use development. The board will also approve minutes from the August 18 meeting and address old and new business items.
- Conditional zoning request for Rhetson Companies (BD to CZ-HC)
- Revised major site plan for 115 N. Howe Street
- Major site plan: Bullfrog Corner Mixed Use (for Andrew Laing)
- Approval of minutes from August 18, 2022 meeting
- Planning Board member roster review
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on several ordinance changes, including short-term vacation rentals, exterior lighting, tree preservation, and zoning for business districts. They will also consider a master development plan for Indigo Plantation Phase 2 and approve proclamations for Constitution Week, POW/MIA Recognition Day, and the 9/11 anniversary. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items like minutes and tax releases.
- Public hearing: Short-term Vacation Rental Ordinance
- Public hearing: Code of Ordinances Chapter 4 Section 5 Exterior Lighting
- Public hearing: UDO Text Amendment Section 3.18 Tree Preservation
- Public hearing: PUD Master Development Plan and Map Amendment: Indigo Plantation Phase 2
- Proclamations for Constitution Week, POW/MIA Day, and 9/11 anniversary
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review several zoning text and map amendments during this meeting. Items include tree preservation changes, exterior lighting ordinances, and specific rezoning requests for N. Howe St. properties.
- Zoning Text Amendment: Tree Preservation Changes (Article 3.18)
- Zoning Map Amendment: 1403 N. Howe St, PUD to BD (RDK Investments)
- Code of Ordinances Amendment: Chapter 4, Exterior Lighting
- Revised Conditional Rezoning Request: 14th and N. Howe St., BD to HC-CZ (Rhetson Companies)
- UDO Review Process: PUD and Subdivision Standards/Text Review
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on three annexations, consider zoning map and text amendments, and review project summaries. The board will also make appointments and hear committee and staff reports.
- Public hearing: Annexation #22-02: 1224 N. Caswell Avenue
- Public hearing: Annexation #22-03: Osprey Landing Phase 1
- Public hearing: Annexation #22-04: Osprey Landing Phase 2
- Zoning Map Amendment: RZ-22-0512-01: 300,302,304 W. 11th Street; MF to R-10
- Zoning Text Amendment: RZ-22-0531-01: Commercial Recreation, Outdoor
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen is holding a special town hall meeting on August 3, 2022. The agenda consists of procedural items and an opportunity for public questions and comments.
- Public question and comment period
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting to review a USDA grant or loan for sewer replacement on the west side of Southport. A presentation by USDA staff will cover the funding terms, followed by a potential resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute related documents.
- USDA grant or loan for sewer replacement on West side of Southport
- Potential resolution authorizing City Manager to execute funding documents
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss and potentially act on several zoning map and text amendments, a major site plan, and a planned unit development. Items include rezoning requests for residential and commercial properties, a mixed-use development, and the Indigo Plantation Phase 2 PUD. The board will also consider establishing a CBD review committee and amending exterior lighting regulations.
- Zoning Map Amendment RZ-22-0512-01: 300, 302, 304 W. 11th Street; MF to R-10 (Coastline Homes)
- Zoning Map Amendment RZ-22-0609-01: 1208 N. Caswell; BD to R-10 (Heidi Paiva)
- Major Site Plan: 115 N. Howe Street Mixed Use Development (Barbee Enterprises)
- Planned Unit Development: Indigo Plantation Phase 2, 346.57 acres; R-20 to PUD (East West Partners, Bald Head Island Limited)
- Zoning Map Amendment RZ-22-0701-01: 1403 N. Howe Street; PUD to BD (RDK Investments)
General
The Southport Board of Aldermen and Planning Board will hold a joint regular meeting to review two consultant reports: a fiscal analysis by Lucy Gallo of the Development, Planning, and Financial Group, and an infrastructure impact analysis by Brandon Inscore of Withers-Ravenel. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.
- Fiscal Analysis Review by Lucy Gallo (Development, Planning, and Financial Group)
- Infrastructure Impact Analysis Review by Brandon Inscore (Withers-Ravenel)
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will review three annexation requests, amendments to exterior lighting and parking ordinances, and a 5-year contract with Brunswick EMC. The meeting also includes routine approvals of past minutes, resolutions, and appointments.
- Annexation Request: 1224 N. Caswell Avenue (Parcel #221MA00101)
- Annexation Request: Phase 1 Osprey Landing (Parcel #22100028)
- Annexation Request: Phase 2 Osprey Landing (Parcel #22100028)
- Ordinance Amendment: Chapter 4, Article V Exterior Lighting
- BEMC 5-Year Contract (D. Fish, BEMC)
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on June 16, 2022, to consider several zoning text and map amendments, major site plans, and a subdivision sketch plan. Items include a zoning map amendment for 346.57 acres from R-20 to PUD for the Indigo Expansion, a major site plan for Tractor Supply, and a mixed-use development at 115 N Howe Street. The board will also discuss a zoning text amendment on parking and a table of permitted uses for outdoor commercial recreation.
- Zoning Map Amendment: 346.57 acres, R-20 to PUD, Indigo Expansion (East West Partners and Bald Head Island Limited)
- Major Site Plan: Tractor Supply (MSP 22-0401-01)
- Zoning Map Amendment: 300, 302, 304 W 11th Street, MF to R-10 (Coastline Homes)
- Zoning Map Amendment: 1208 N. Caswell, BD to R-10 (Heidi Paiva)
- Major Site Plan: 115 N Howe Street Mixed-Use Development (Barbee Enterprises)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will conduct public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 22-23 budget and three specific zoning map amendments. The meeting also includes budget amendments for Firemen's Funds and resolutions to close capital project budget ordinances.
- Public Hearing: FY 22-23 Budget
- Public Hearing: Zoning Map Amendment BD/MF to R-10 (Ienna/Harper)
- Public Hearing: Zoning Map Amendment MF to R-10 (Beebe)
- Public Hearing: Zoning Map Amendment BD to R-10 (Sea Dog Holdings, LLC)
- Budget Amendment #3: Firemen's Funds
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several zoning text amendments and map amendments, including parking and landscape preservation regulations, and multiple property rezoning requests. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.
- Zoning Text Amendment to Section 3.14 (Parking), submitted by Ron Thompson
- Zoning Text Amendment to Section 3.18 (Landscape Preservation), submitted by Cameron Smith and Ginger Harper
- Project Indigo Expansion: Planned Unit Development Master Plan and Zoning Map Amendment
- Zoning Map Amendment RZ-22-0307-01 (Rhetson Companies, Inc.)
- Zoning Map Amendment RZ 22-0310-01 (submitted by Kate Ienna for Harper Heirs)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will consider resolutions to request ARPA funding for wastewater and sewer projects. The meeting also includes discussions on purchasing a street sweeper and selecting engineers for various projects.
- Resolutions for ARPA funding for wastewater treatment plant capacity, 1913 sewer rehab, and an I & I study
- Resolution to surplus and sell police vehicles by sealed bid
- Street sweeper purchase discussion
- Taylor Field contract discussion
- Southport Crossings Major Subdivision preliminary plat review
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen and the Planning Board will hold a special joint meeting. The primary item on the agenda is a presentation regarding Indigo Phase 2.
- Indigo Phase 2 Presentation
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen holds its regular meeting to approve routine items like surplus declarations and donations, and to discuss a feasibility study for the East Coast Greenway-NC 211 project. The board also considers appointments to the Board of Adjustment and a resolution for Bee City USA designation.
- Approval of surplus declarations for police vehicle, fire equipment, and other city assets
- Authorization to purchase a street sweeper
- Discussion of East Coast Greenway-NC 211 Feasibility Study
- Appointment of new City Attorney
- Resolution for Bee City USA designation
Board of Aldermen
The meeting includes training sessions on Microsoft Surface tablets and CivicClerk software. The Board will also discuss potential audio-visual upgrades for the Community Building and communication strategies.
- Microsoft Surface Tablet training
- CivicClerk Board Portal training
- Discussion of Community Building audio-visual upgrades
- Discussion of communication challenges and strategies
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda approval, and several discussion items. Key agenda items include a Taylor Field project update, a resolution supporting the Equal Rights Amendment, water and sewer service for Indigo Phase 2, and a yacht basin dredging study. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and a conflict of interest policy update.
- Taylor Field Project Update (Alex Lapinsky with McGill & Associates)
- Resolution in Support of the Equal Rights Amendment (Alderman Davis)
- Water and Sewer Service for Indigo Phase 2 (G. Hargrove)
- Yacht Basin Dredging Study (G. Hargrove, Alderman Mosteller)
- Annexation Request ANX #22-01 (T. Lloyd)