Southport public meetings in 2023
51 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, discuss old business including two zoning text amendments, and consider a comprehensive plan update. No decisions are scheduled; the board will review proposed changes and public comments.
- Text Amendment - Conditional Zoning
- Text Amendment - Mixed Uses in Highway Commercial Zoning District
- Comprehensive Plan Update
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a minimum housing ordinance, a shoreline stabilization contract, and system development fee rates. They will also consider a waiver of penalties, discuss municipally owned alleyways, and create a steering committee. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Request for a Waiver of Penalties (Terri and David Smith)
- Minimum Housing Ordinance Discussion and Decision
- Shoreline Stabilization Contract
- Discussion of Municipally Owned Alleyways
- Discussion and Decision Regarding the System Development Fee Rates
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on a map amendment for Jabbertown Road and on system development fees, followed by discussion and a decision on the fees. The board will also consider several agenda items, including budget transfers and contract amendments. The meeting includes the swearing in of a new mayor and aldermen, and recognition of departing officials.
- Public hearing: Map Amendment - Jabbertown Road
- Public hearing and decision: System Development Fees
- Resolution in support of seeking dredging grant
- Easement for kayak launch
- Budget transfer for Franklin Square Park
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main item is a final discussion and review of draft standards, followed by a discussion on forwarding the draft to the Planning Board for review. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment.
- Final discussion and review of draft standards
- Discussion on forwarding draft to the Planning Board for review
- Approval of minutes from November 4, 2023
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider several text amendments to the zoning ordinance, including setback exceptions, driveway regulations, and mixed-use allowances in the Highway Commercial district, and will receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan.
- Text Amendment: Section 3.9.B.5 Setback Exceptions and Encroachments
- Text Amendment: Section 3.12.B.2 Driveways
- Text Amendment: Mixed Use in HC (Highway Commercial)
- Update on Comprehensive Plan
- Approval of October 19, 2023 minutes
Historic Preservation Commission
The Southport Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special public input meeting to gather comments and questions on the draft Historic Preservation Standards. The meeting is open to the public, and no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Public forum on Historic Preservation Draft Standards
- Public comments and questions on draft standards
- Meeting held at Community Building, 223 E. Bay Street
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Minimum Housing Ordinance and vote on several items including a police vehicle disposition, a contract for the Find It, Fix It Project, and a yacht basin dredging contract extension. The meeting also includes presentations on a build-out study and short-term vacation rentals, as well as discussions on a map amendment request for the Jabbertown Road tract and a budget ordinance amendment for fire mitigation fees.
- Minimum Housing Ordinance Amendment Public Hearing
- Disposition of Surplused Police Vehicle for $X (Resolution)
- Contract for Find It, Fix It Project (T. Zilinek)
- Yacht Basin Dredging Contract Extension with TI Coastal (Jamie Pratt)
- Map Amendment Request: Jabbertown Road Tract
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving minutes, public comment, and discussions on updated standards, a public input meeting format, Franklin Square Park's historic registry status, the Brunswick County Courthouse, and comments from a prior public session.
- Review of updated standards
- Discussion on November public input meeting format
- Discussion about Franklin Square Park/Historic Registry
- Discussion about the Brunswick County Courthouse
- Discussion of comments from 1st public information session
General
The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a presentation by ElectriCities officials, including the CEO and power supply managers. The presentation likely covers power supply operations and delivery. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation by ElectriCities, including CEO Roy Jones and other officials
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily to discuss and potentially act on several zoning text amendments and a zoning map amendment. The agenda includes a continuation of a setback exception text amendment, new amendments regarding driveways and mixed-use in highway commercial zoning, and a map amendment for a property on Jabbertown Road. The meeting is open to the public.
- Text Amendment - Section 3.9.B.5 Setback Exceptions and Encroachments (old business)
- Text Amendment - Section 3.12 Driveways
- Text Amendment - Table 3.1: Table of Uses, Mixed-Use in Highway Commercial Zoning
- Zoning Map Amendment - 558 Jabbertown Road
- Update on Comprehensive Plan
Historic Preservation Commission
The Southport Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special public input meeting to present and discuss draft design standards for historic properties. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for public comments and questions.
- Presentation of the Draft Design Standards
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with several presentations and discussions, including an electric rate study, a power sales agreement, system development fees, and a water merger feasibility study. The board will also consider amendments to the parks and recreation ordinance, a minimum housing ordinance, lead pipe inspections, and several contract awards. The meeting includes a closed session for attorney consultation and real property or employment contract negotiations.
- Electric Rate Study Discussion
- NCEMPA Amended and Restated Full Requirements Power Sales Agreement
- System Development Fees Presentation
- Water Merger Feasibility Presentation
- WK Dickson Stormwater Mapping and System Evaluation Contract Award
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting with one substantive agenda item: the Shoreline Stabilization Project. The board will also take public comments and may enter closed session to discuss real property acquisition or employment contract negotiations.
- Shoreline Stabilization Project discussion
- Public comments and questions
- Closed session for real property acquisition or employment contract negotiations
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a decision on the short-term vacation rental ordinance, approval of the consent agenda, and a closed session for real estate and employment contract negotiations. The board will also receive updates on NC 211 construction and discuss various administrative matters.
- Short-term Vacation Rental Ordinance-Board Decision
- Easement Agreement with Atlantic Telephone Membership Corporation
- Building Assessment Consultant Selection
- Forensic Audit discussion
- Closed session for real property acquisition and employment contract negotiations
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will convene its regular monthly meeting, following standard procedural items such as invocation, approval of minutes, and public comment. The body will discuss planning for a public input meeting and review a new sign plan submitted by Randy Jones.
- Approval of September 18, 2023 meeting minutes
- Public input meeting-format planning
- Review of new sign plan (Randy Jones)
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding an emergency meeting with a single action item: approval of an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Brunswick County. No other business is listed on the agenda.
- Approval of the Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Brunswick County
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main item of new business is a text amendment to Section 3.9 regarding setback exceptions and encroachments. The board will also discuss a comprehensive plan update and approve the minutes from the August meeting.
- Text Amendment to Section 3.9 Setback Exceptions and Encroachments
- Comprehensive Plan Update discussion
- Approval of August 17, 2023 minutes
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen holds a workshop to discuss multiple long-term planning studies, capital projects, and policy reviews. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; items are informational or for future discussion.
- Build Out Study (W. MacLeod, CFCOG)
- Auditor Presentation (Jay Sharpe, Sharpe Patel PLLC)
- Compensation Study (Evergreen Solutions)
- Capital Improvement Plan-Six Year (Bob Jarvis, City Engineer)
- Bay Street Sidewalk (B. Therrien)
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, including approval of minutes and public comment, with no old or new business items. The main substantive item is an update on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and setting a date for the next Sign Review Committee meeting.
- Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update
- Set date for next Sign Review Committee meeting
- Approval of July 20, 2023 minutes
Historic Preservation Commission
The Southport Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting on August 16, 2023, at Indian Trail Meeting Hall. The main item of business is a continuation of the review of draft standards, with no new business on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public.
- Continuation of review of draft standards
- Approval of minutes from August 2, 2023
- Public comment period
- No new business listed
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on a signage and illumination text amendment and a rezoning at 605 W. Brown Street. They will also discuss and vote on a conditional zoning text amendment, consider a sewer update and contract amendment, and call for a public hearing on short-term vacation rental regulations. Other items include finance policy, cemetery maintenance contractor selection, and W. Bay Street stabilization.
- Public Hearing: Text Amendment-Signage and Illumination
- Public Hearing: Map Amendment (Rezoning)-605 W. Brown Street
- Discussion and Board Vote: Conditional Zoning Text Amendment
- W K Dickson Sewer Update Presentation and Contract Amendment
- Call for Public Hearing: Text Amendment for Short Term Vacation Rental Ordinance
Historic Preservation Commission
The Southport Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main item of business is a review of the draft design standards under old business. The commission will also consider changing the date of the September regular meeting. The rest of the agenda consists of routine items like approving minutes and public comment.
- Review draft design standards
- Consider September regular meeting date change
- Approve minutes from July 19, 2023 special meeting
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding an emergency meeting to discuss a draft amendment to the city's noise ordinance. The agenda includes only this single substantive item, along with routine procedural matters such as approval of the agenda and comments from the mayor and board members.
- Draft Noise Ordinance Amendment
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on July 20, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Southport Community Building. The board will approve minutes from the June 15 meeting, address public comment, and discuss updates on short-term rentals and the ongoing comprehensive plan process.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Southport Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting on July 19, 2023, at Indian Trail Meeting Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, and a review of guidelines under old business. No new business items are listed, and the meeting appears largely procedural.
- Review of Guidelines (old business)
- Approval of minutes from July 5, 2023
- Public comment period
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on a conditional rezoning request by T. Henley and an annexation of properties at 6240 and 6245 Lookout Point. They will also consider a concession agreement for the Maritime Museum, a contract amendment with WK Dickson, and several policy items including financial policies, a noise ordinance, and right-of-way matters. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and a budget amendment.
- Public hearing: Conditional rezoning (T. Henley)
- Annexation public hearing and decision: 6240 and 6245 Lookout Point
- Maritime Museum Concession Agreement
- WK Dickson Contract Amendment
- Noise Ordinance and Right of Ways discussion
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen held a regular workshop and agenda review meeting. No formal decisions were listed; the body discussed an emergency operating procedure and a presentation on short-term rentals. The agenda was also reviewed for the next meeting on July 13, 2023.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to approve minutes, review design guidelines, and schedule a possible special meeting for June 20–22. No new business items are listed.
- Review Design Guidelines
- Schedule Special Meeting date (possible 6/20-6/22)
General
The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special public hearing to review the proposed FY 23-24 budget and fee schedule. The meeting includes a public hearing, a review of the proposed fee schedule, and an overview of the board's proposed budget. This is a public hearing, so no final decisions are being made at this meeting.
- Public hearing on FY 23-24 budget
- Review of proposed FY 23-24 fee schedule
- Overview of Board of Aldermen's proposed FY 23-24 budget
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including the selection of a dredging contractor for the City Dock area and moving forward with a permit application. They will also hear a presentation from a conservation group, discuss right-of-way enforcement, and prepare for the Southport Symposium.
- Selection of dredging contractor and permit application for City Dock area
- Update on dredging of City Dock area
- Presentation by Unique Spaces to Save Conservation Group (UP2S)
- Right of Way Enforcement discussion
- Southport Symposium preparation/discussion
Historic Preservation Commission
The Southport Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and draft design guidelines. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, and old business focused on the design guideline discussion. No new business items are listed.
- Design Guideline Discussion and Drafting
- Approval of May 3, 2023 minutes
- Public comment period
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will discuss updates to the 2023-2024 budget based on prior deliberations, take further decisions, and act on the final proposed budget ahead of a June 6 public hearing. The board will also set the date and time for final adoption of the budget.
- Action on Final Proposed Budget to go to June 6 public hearing
- Date and Time for Final Adoption of FY 2023-2024 Budget to be set
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen is meeting to review new positions and taxation, deliberate on the budget, and set a public hearing date. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss real property acquisition and employment contracts. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Review of new positions and taxation
- Budget deliberations
- Set public hearing date
- Closed session for real property acquisition and employment contract negotiations
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board will hold a special meeting to discuss a proposed text amendment to conditional zoning regulations. The board will also address procedural items including invocation, pledge, and agenda approval.
- Proposed Text Amendment Conditional Zoning Discussion
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special budget workshop to review departmental priorities and outstanding issues. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this procedural agenda.
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed FY 23-24 budget, including personnel benefits, and department budgets for Police, Public Services, Community Relations/Communications, and Animal Protective Services. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.
- Discussion on Personnel Benefits with Chad Huff of Allegacy Benefits Solution
- Proposed FY 23-24 Budget
- Police Department Budget
- Public Services Department Budget
- Animal Protective Services Budget
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. They will approve minutes from prior meetings, hear public comment, and discuss old business including the Shoppes at Dutchman Village major site plan, Prices Creek Townhomes preliminary plat, a revision to the Starbucks major site plan, and a conditional zoning text amendment. New business includes a text amendment regarding lighted signs.
- Shoppes at Dutchman Village Major Site Plan
- Prices Creek Townhomes Preliminary Plat
- Revision to the Starbucks Major Site Plan
- Conditional Zoning Text Amendment
- Text Amendment Regarding Lighted Signs
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting to discuss wastewater treatment plant financing, engineering fees, and several subdivision plats. The board will also hear updates on transportation authority matters and consider minor policy changes.
- Budget Amendment #3: Howe Street Project
- Budget Amendment #4: Taylor Field Project
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Debt (B. Therrien)
- Additional Engineering Fees-Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion (B.Therrien)
- Preliminary Plat: Oakton Subdivision (M. Meehan/T. Henley)
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a regular meeting. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of pending state legislation that could affect the city. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.
- Discussion of pending planning state legislation that could affect Southport
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board is holding its regular monthly meeting to discuss old and new business. Items include a major site plan for 115 N. Howe St., the Oakton Subdivision, an alley abandonment, a public hearing on a proposed conditional zoning amendment, and a preliminary plat for Prices Creek Townhomes Phase 2. The meeting is open to the public.
- 115 N. Howe St. Major Site Plan
- Oakton Subdivision
- Alley abandonment
- Public hearing: Proposed Conditional Zoning Amendment
- Prices Creek Townhomes Phase 2 - Preliminary Plat
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board convenes its regular monthly meeting with standard procedural items. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, and old business, which includes an inventory review and discussion. No specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.
- Approval of minutes from February 1, 2023
- Inventory review and discussion under old business
- Public comment period
- Member's roster and attendance record review
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen held a special workshop to review financing options for expanding the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Financial advisors introduced their roles and presented an analysis of potential funding strategies. No decisions were made; this was an informational session.
- Introduction of Financial Advisors (B. Therrien)
- First Tryon Advisors (Walter Goldsmith and David Cheatwood) presented financial analysis
- Options for financing wastewater treatment plant expansion discussed
Board of Adjustment
The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special public information session to discuss and receive public comments on several infrastructure projects, including the Shoreline Stabilization Project and multiple wastewater initiatives. The agenda includes presentations from engineering firms on the Mulberry Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion, a utility merger feasibility study, and sewer rehabilitation projects. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for information and public input.
- Shoreline Stabilization Project presentation by Chris Creed of Olsen Associates
- Mulberry Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion presentation by Carter Hubard of WK Dickson Engineering
- Utility Merger Feasibility Study presentation by Walter Gross of Wooten Engineering
- USDA Sewer Replacement and City-Wide Sewer Rehabilitation updates
- Public comments on shoreline and wastewater projects
Planning Board
The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, reviewing procedural updates and discussing conditional zoning and a major site plan revision. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Tractor Supply Major Site Plan Revision (T. Henley)
- Conditional Zoning Discussion (T. Henley)
- Update on 115 N. Howe
- Update on 101 E. Moore
- Oakton Subdivision
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Animal Welfare Ordinance, and consider several other items including a donation for an inclusive park, a recommendation on Sunny Point property, and a resolution supporting a four-year mayoral term. The consent agenda includes acceptance of a kayak launch grant, transfer of ARPA funds, and a city manager's contract authorization.
- Public hearing: Amendment to Chapter 3, Animal Welfare Ordinance
- Donation acceptance for Inclusive Park
- Resolution in support of extending mayoral term to four years
- Transferring 2nd ARPA payment to Water/Sewer Fund for wastewater treatment plant
- Budget Amendment #2: Transfer of Christmas Tea Funds to Community Events Fund
Board of Aldermen
The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special workshop to discuss debt capacity for a wastewater treatment facility and right-of-way issues, and to review the agenda for the upcoming February 9, 2023 meeting. This is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Debt capacity for wastewater treatment facility
- Right-of-way discussion
- Review of February 9, 2023 agenda
Historic Preservation Commission
The Southport Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on February 1, 2023. The agenda includes procedural items such as approval of minutes, public comment, and updates on old and new business, including property inventory criteria and next steps.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Southport Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss old and new business, including the commission's goals and a walking tour to review the district boundary and inventory. The agenda is mostly procedural, with public comment and approval of minutes.
- Discussion of commission goals
- District boundary and inventory walking tour
General
The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special training and strategic planning workshop, not a regular business meeting. The agenda includes team building, a program by the NCLM, and strategic planning sessions covering the current FY22-23 budget, departmental strengths and weaknesses, and goals for each department. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Introduction of Vickie Miller, NCLM Director of Learning and Development
- Strategic planning and budget preparation for FY22-23
- Review of departmental strengths and weaknesses
- Goals and priorities for Administration, Infrastructure, Parks and Recreation, Development Services, and Public Safety
Historic Preservation Commission
The Southport Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comment, and old business on draft rules of procedure. New business involves determining the commission's overarching goals and discussing the establishment of a Historic Preservation District.
- Draft Rules of Procedure (old business)
- Determine overarching goals of HPC
- Identify/discuss establishing the Historic Preservation District