Southport public meetings in 2024

Planning Board

The Southport Planning Board is meeting to consider new business, including a presentation on the Southport 2050 Comprehensive Plan and a proposed Yacht Basin Parking Overlay District. The board will also approve minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting and hear public comment. City Planner Wendell Biddell will provide project updates.

• Southport 2050 Comprehensive Plan presentation
• Yacht Basin Parking Overlay District
• Approval of October 17, 2024 minutes
• Public comment period
• Planning project updates by City Planner Wendell Biddell

The Planning Board heard a presentation on the draft Southport 2050 Comprehensive Plan from consultants Stewart Engineering and Planning, covering goals, land use, housing, and parking recommendations. No formal decisions were made on the plan; the board discussed providing feedback before a January update to the Board of Aldermen. The board also discussed a proposed Yacht Basin Parking Overlay District but took no action, agreeing to revisit it with a fuller board. Other business included updates on several development projects.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 17, 2024 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• No action taken on Southport 2050 Comprehensive Plan draft
• No action taken on Yacht Basin Parking Overlay District

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing on a rezoning and PUD modification for the Cades Cove Subdivision, and will consider updates to the right-of-way ordinance, a specialty license plate, and other items. The meeting also includes recognitions, consent agenda approvals, and a closed session for legal and property negotiations.

• Public hearing on rezoning and PUD modification for Cades Cove Subdivision
• Right of Way Ordinance update
• Specialty Southport License Plate discussion
• Franklin Square Park discussion
• Recognition of Police Major Tony Burke on retirement

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a discussion on city facilities and city departments' space needs. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion on City Facilities and City Departments Space Needs

Historic Preservation Commission

The Southport Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main item of discussion is NC SB382, a state bill. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of minutes and public comment.

• Discussion on NC SB382
• Approval of November 6th meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Historic Preservation Commission discussed NC SB382, which would require unanimous property owner consent for downzoning and could affect historic district overlays. Members agreed to continue advancing the overlay proposal and present it to the Board of Aldermen, despite potential legal challenges. No formal decisions were made on the overlay; the meeting was otherwise procedural, including agenda and minutes approval.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Bonnie Bray as voting member for the meeting
• Agreed to continue historic overlay work and present to Board of Aldermen (discussion, no vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will decide on two FY2025 budget amendments and a resolution honoring retiring Police Major Tony Burke. They will also hear updates from the 4th of July Committee, discuss a specialty license plate, and receive a strategic needs assessment from the City Manager.

• FY2025 Budget Amendment #7: Multimodal Planning Grant Matching Funds and NCDOT Agreement
• FY2025 Budget Amendment #8: Overlay District
• Resolution awarding Retiring Police Major Tony Burke his Service Weapon and Badge

Board of Adjustment

The Southport Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider a special use permit application for 209 E Moore St. and discuss board procedures, particularly variance decisions. The meeting is quasi-judicial, meaning members will act in a judicial capacity.

• Special Use Permit Application - 209 E Moore St.
• Discussion on Board of Adjustment Procedures, Particularly Variance Decisions

The Southport Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously recommended denial of a special use permit for events at the Carriage House Bed and Breakfast at 209 E Moore St. The board found the proposed event use would not be in harmony with the surrounding R-10 residential area and did not meet UDO conditions. The recommendation will go to the city for final action.

• Recommended denial of special use permit for events at 209 E Moore St. (unanimous)
• Accepted opposition letter from Paul Swenson as evidence (unanimous)
• Found use would materially endanger public health, safety, or welfare (unanimous)
• Found use does not meet UDO Section 3.4A conditions (unanimous)
• Found use would adversely affect adjoining property (unanimous)
• Found use not in harmony with area or comprehensive plan (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will consider a consent agenda that includes setting a public hearing for a zoning map amendment and major modification to the Cades Cove Planned Unit Development, a stormwater system cleaning and CCTV budget amendment and contract, and a city building roof replacement contract. The board will also discuss an EMS ambulance franchise agreement, county fire fees and a possible tax, a weather tower project, legislative priorities, the old City Hall/Courthouse property, and the Board of Adjustment appointment process. The meeting includes a closed session for attorney consultation and personnel matters.

• Set public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment and Major Modification to Cades Cove Planned Unit Development
• Stormwater System Cleaning and CCTV Budget Amendment and Contract
• City Building Roof Replacement Contract
• EMS Ambulance Franchise Agreement
• Discussion on County Fire Fees and Possible Tax

Historic Preservation Commission

The Southport Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment, plus old business on the John N. Smith Cemetery and new business involving the annual meeting, including officer elections (held every three years), the annual report, and the 2025 calendar.

• Election of officers (every three years)
• Annual report and 2025 calendar
• John N. Smith Cemetery update
• Approval of October 2, 2024 minutes

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will hear presentations on a downtown parking study, a stormwater mapping study, and the July 4th Festival Committee's plans. They will also receive a FEMA update and discuss the board retreat and budget calendar. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Downtown Parking Study by Walker Consultants
• Stormwater Mapping Study by WK Dickson
• July 4th Festival Committee report
• FEMA update
• Board Retreat and Budget Calendar discussion

Board of Adjustment

The Southport Board of Adjustment will hold its regular meeting to review a variance request for a property at 101 N Atlantic Ave. The board will also approve minutes from its August 27, 2024 meeting and receive an ethics statement regarding potential conflicts of interest.

• Variance request for 101 N Atlantic Ave
• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2024 meeting

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on proposed changes to the County/City Ambulance Franchise Agreement and to discuss and provide direction to staff on the matter. The agenda contains only this single substantive item, along with standard procedural items.

• Presentation on proposed changes to the County/City Ambulance Franchise Agreement
• Discussion and direction to staff regarding the Ambulance Franchise Agreement

Board of Aldermen

This is a special meeting of the Southport Board of Aldermen. The agenda consists of a presentation by the Center for the Creative Arts, followed by discussion and questions. No formal decisions or votes are listed.

• Presentation by the Center for the Creative Arts
• Discussion and questions from the presentation

Planning Board

The Southport Planning Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider old business including a Cades Cove planned unit development modification and rezoning, and new business involving a text amendment on bed and breakfasts and special events. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment.

• Cades Cove PUD Modification and Rezoning
• Bed and Breakfast/Special Events Text Amendment
• Approval of August 15, 2024 minutes
• Public comment period

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will consider a text amendment to the UDO regarding signs, receive an update on traffic concerns from NCDOT, and make appointments to the NCEMPA. The board will also introduce a new city planner and hold a closed session for legal and real estate matters.

• UDO Section 3.19 Signs Text Amendment
• Update on Traffic Concerns with Todd Coring and NCDOT
• NCEMPA Commissioner and 2nd Alternate Appointment
• Introduction of new City Planner Wendell Biddle
• Resolution to comply with State law S.L. 2024-26

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with discussions on several projects, including a follow-up on RPO projects, an update on the Shoreline Stabilization Project, stormwater issues, and FEMA assistance related to Potential Tropical Cyclone #8. The board will also consider a proposal for electric vehicle charging stations and make appointments to the NCEMPA Board of Commissioners. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real property acquisition and employment contracts.

• Follow-up discussion on RPO projects, process and timetable
• Update on Shoreline Stabilization Project (pages 2-10)
• Stormwater discussion
• Update on FEMA assistance for Potential Tropical Cyclone #8
• Electric Vehicle Charging Station Proposal (pages 11-19)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes reviewing Southport's history write-up, an update on the John C. Smith Cemetery, and training. No new business is listed.

• Review of Southport's history write-up
• John C. Smith Cemetery update
• Training session
• Approval of September 4, 2024 minutes

General

The Southport Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to consider a variance request for the property at 101 N Atlantic Ave. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as the call to order, pledge of allegiance, explanation of the quasi-judicial process, approval of minutes, and other business.

• Variance request for 101 N Atlantic Ave

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on two Unified Development Ordinance amendments (Section 3.19 and political signs), then consider additional agenda items including a recreation/open space amendment, STIP project prioritization, the Turtle Bay Major Subdivision preliminary plat, a TextMyGov service, a pole banner project, and ordinances on boards and committees. The consent agenda includes budget amendments for a fire department grant and community building personnel, plus tree mitigation at Franklin Square Park. The meeting will end with a closed session for attorney consultation and economic development matters.

• Public hearing: UDO Section 3.19 amendment
• Public hearing: UDO Section 3.19.C.18 political signs amendment
• Turtle Bay Major Subdivision preliminary plat
• Budget amendment: Fire Department grant for confined space rescue
• Tree mitigation of Franklin Square Park

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen and Parks and Recreation Committee are holding a special meeting. The main item is a presentation by Dr. Jim Herstine on Franklin Square Park, followed by questions and comments from members. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Presentation on Franklin Square Park by Dr. Jim Herstine

Historic Preservation Commission

The Southport Historic Preservation Commission holds its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, covering call to order, invocation, pledge, approval of agenda and minutes, and public comment. The only substantive items are a discussion of Southport's history write-up and a discussion on who has standing in a quasi-judicial hearing.

• Discussion on Southport's history write-up
• Discussion on who has 'standing' in a quasi-judicial hearing
• Approval of minutes from July 24, 2024
• Public comment period

Board of Adjustment

The Southport Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting with two public hearings: an appeal of an administrative decision regarding a violation at 1010 Bussells Turn, and a special use permit request for a columbarium at 205 E Moore Street. The board will also approve minutes and conduct other business.

• Appeal of administrative decision - violation at 1010 Bussells Turn
• Special use permit request for columbarium at 205 E Moore Street
• Explanation of quasi-judicial process
• Approval of minutes

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting with public hearings on two UDO amendments: one on open space (Section 4.14) and one on right-of-way regulations (Sections 3.17 & 3.14). The board will also discuss the relinquishment of extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) impacts, tree clearing at Oakton, a bed and breakfast events permit update, right-of-way ordinance enforcement, and boards and committees ordinances. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, attorney consultation, and real property negotiations.

• Public hearing: UDO Amendment Section 4.14 Open Space
• Public hearing: UDO Amendment Sections 3.17 & 3.14 Right of Ways
• Discussion of Relinquishment of ETJ-Impacts
• Discussion of Tree Clearing at Oakton
• Update on Bed and Breakfast Events Permit

Planning Board

The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, addressing old and new business. Key items include updates on a property at 101 E. Moore St., a discussion of political sign regulations, and an extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) update. New business includes a rezoning/modification for Cades Cove Planned Unit Development, a preliminary plat for Turtle Bay Major Subdivision, and a major site plan for the Dosher Hospital Emergency Department.

• 101 E. Moore St. update
• Section 3.19 – Sign Ordinance – Political Sign Discussion
• ETJ Update
• Cades Cove Planned Unit Development Modification/Rezoning
• Turtle Bay Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat

Historic Preservation Commission

The Southport Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment, but also new business: discussing a write-up of Southport's history, who has standing in quasi-judicial hearings, and training on conducting hearings. No old business is listed.

• Discussion on Southport's History Write Up
• Discussion on who has 'standing' in a quasi-judicial hearing
• Training on how to conduct a Hearing

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a tree penalty settlement request, amendments to Chapter 19 (Utilities) of the city code, and a discussion on a stormwater ordinance. They will also consider bids for historic courthouse abatement, approve a cemetery committee mission statement, and discuss future meeting dates. The meeting includes public comment, consent agenda items, and introductions of new employees.

• Budget Amendment #1 for Automatic Transfer Switch
• City Dock Boat Slip Design Contract
• Tree Penalty Settlement Request
• Code of Ordinance Amendments - Chapter 19 Utilities
• Historic Courthouse Abatement Bids

Board of Adjustment

The Southport Board of Adjustment will conduct quasi-judicial hearings on one administrative appeal, one accessory dwelling unit special-use permit, and one bed-and-breakfast special-use permit. The board will also approve minutes from the May 28 meeting.

• Appeal of Administrative Decision-Violation (1010 Bussells Turn)
• Special Use Permit Request: Accessory Dwelling Unit (244 E. 11th Street)
• Special Use Permit Request: Bed and Breakfast (209 E. Moore St)
• Approval of Minutes from May 28, 2024 meeting

Historic Preservation Commission

The Southport Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes administrative items such as approving minutes, a public comment period, and an oath of office for a reappointed member. The main business is a review of the table for minor and major Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) approvals and a training session on how to conduct hearings for various COAs.

• Oath of office for reappointed Member Bonner Herring
• Review of table for Minor and Major COA approvals
• Training on conducting hearings for various COAs

Planning Board

The Southport Planning Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the June minutes, a discussion on extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), and scheduling a committee meeting for 101 E. Moore Street. No new business is listed.

• 101 E. Moore Street - Schedule Committee Meeting
• Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Discussion (ETJ)
• Approval of June 20, 2024 minutes

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including adopting the Capital Improvement Plan and considering a shoreline stabilization project proposal. The board will also discuss sidewalk improvements at Preserve at Fisher Landing and a real estate company proposal. Several public hearings will be set for zoning code changes regarding signs, landscaping, parking, and open space calculations.

• Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan and project updates
• Shoreline Stabilization Project Proposal
• Preserve at Fisher Landing sidewalks discussion
• Set public hearings for Section 3.19 Signs, Section 3.17 Landscaping and Buffers, Section 3.14 Parking, and Section 4.14.C Open Space Calculation
• Oath of office for City Manager Stuart Turille, Jr.

General

The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting to discuss and adopt the FY 2024-2025 budget and budget ordinance. They will also set a date for a public meeting/hearing on an inclusive playground. The meeting includes a closed session to consult with the attorney on legal matters.

• Discussion and adoption of FY 2024-2025 budget and budget ordinance
• Set date for inclusive playground public meeting/hearing
• Closed session for attorney consultation (NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3))

Planning Board

The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on June 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will swear in a new member, review amendments to sign and landscaping rules, and consider a major site plan modification for a Walmart expansion and a new site plan for the Southport Branch Meetinghouse.

• Major Site Plan Modification - Walmart Expansion
• Major Site Plan Review - Southport Branch Meetinghouse
• Section 3.17 Landscaping and Buffers Text Amendment
• Section 3.14 Parking Text Amendment - Right of Way updates
• Section 4.14C Amount of Land Dedication Text Amendment - Open Space Calculation

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a presentation and discussion regarding proposed design standards and a revised district boundary. The meeting also includes an update on the housing inventory and the swearing in of two appointed members.

• Swearing in of Joanne Wesson and Bonner Herring
• Presentation on proposed design standards and revised district boundary by Andrea Radford
• Update on housing inventory
• Discussion on rescheduling or canceling the July 3, 2024, meeting

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing and consider several land-use items, including a request to annex 54.09 acres for the Turtle Bay Planned Unit Development. The board will also vote on a resolution to finance a heavy rescue vehicle and an ambulance, and will receive updates on the comprehensive plan and an inclusive playground. Several UDO changes and board re-appointments are also on the agenda.

• Resolution authorizing installment financing for a heavy rescue vehicle and an ambulance
• Public hearing on UDO Sec 3.9.B setback exceptions and encroachments
• Turtle Bay Planned Unit Development and 54.09-acre annexation request
• UDO changes, including right-of-way changes referred to Planning Board
• Special recognition: Police Officer of the Year Eric Mahoney and proclamation for South Brunswick High School softball team

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special budget meeting to deliberate and set a date to finalize the 2024-25 budget. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific budget figures or items listed.

• Board deliberations on the 2024-25 budget
• Setting a date to finalize the 2024-25 budget

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen holds a special budget meeting to review financial options, including revisiting methods to close a budget gap and discussing new rate possibilities. The meeting also includes deliberations on the full budget and comments from the mayor and board members.

• Full Time Facilitator for Community Services (R. Alt, D. Dutton, A. Dail)
• New Rate Possibilities (D. Dutton)
• Revisit Methods to Close the Budget Gap (B. Therrien, L. Flint)
• Budget Deliberations

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold its regular meeting on June 5, 2024, at 9:00 AM. The agenda includes procedural items such as approval of minutes, special recognitions, and public comment. Key discussions will cover water/sewer staff recognition, creek water quality reports, Bay Street parking, Crown Castle project updates, city manager contract extension, and tree ordinance revisions.

• Honor Ellie Pittenger for 21 years of retirement
• Approve McPherson Bid for Kayak Launch Construction (B. Jarvis)
• Review Creek Watchers lab report results (B. Therrien, T. Zilinek, T. Stanley)
• Discuss Bay Street Parking (B. Therrien, H. Hemphill)
• Consider Crown Project (L. Ditton) and Tree Ordinance Revisions (D. Dutton, M. Meehan)

Board of Adjustment

The Southport Board of Adjustment will meet to review a special use permit application for a two-family dwelling unit (duplex) at Parcel #2370000402. The board will also approve minutes from its March 26, 2024 meeting and receive an explanation of the quasi-judicial process.

• Special Use Permit: Two-family Dwelling Unit/Duplex (Parcel #2370000402)
• Approval of March 26, 2024 Board of Adjustment Minutes

Planning Board

The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on May 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider a text amendment to sign regulations, review an update at 101 E. Moore St., and discuss a zoning map change on North Howe St. at River Rd. A new landscaping text amendment will also be introduced.

• Text Amendment Section 3.9 Signs
• 101 E. Moore St. Update
• Zoning Map Amendment HC to BD North Howe St. at River Rd.
• Section 3.17 D. Landscaping on Public Property Text Amendment Introduction
• Comprehensive Plan Public Input Meeting

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on the annexation and rezoning of the Turtle Bay property, and discuss rights-of-way and the upcoming budget. The agenda also includes several consent items, including minutes and budget amendments, and a closed session for attorney consultation.

• Public hearing: Annexation of Turtle Bay Property
• Public hearing: Turtle Bay Planned Unit Development/Rezoning
• Call to public hearing: Setback Encroachments Text Amendment
• Budget presentation by B. Therrien and D. Dutton
• Rights-of-Way discussion and decision

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will convene its regular monthly meeting at the Indian Trail Meeting Hall. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items such as approval of minutes, public comment, and routine updates. No substantive decisions or new business are listed.

General

The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special budget workshop to review the results of an environmental assessment of the Historic Courthouse and to hear budget presentations from the Public Services and Electric Department and Parks and Recreation. The board will also discuss outstanding issues with staff. This is a working session focused on budget planning.

• HICAPS presentation on environmental assessment of Historic Courthouse
• Public Services and Electric Department budget presentation
• Parks and Recreation budget presentation
• Discussion of outstanding issues between board and staff

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a special budget workshop to discuss Fire Department/EMS, administration, human resources, and finance department matters. A closed session will follow to consider personnel-related issues under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6).

• Fire Department and EMS/Rescue discussion (Chief C. Drew)
• Human Resources job study and health benefits overview
• Finance Department budget review (L. Flint, Finance Director)
• Closed session for personnel matters per state law

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special budget workshop to review the upcoming budget, including presentations on the police department, animal protective services, development services, and community relations. They will also discuss financing and terms for purchasing a fire engine and ambulance. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.

• Budget overview presented by D. Dutton and B. Therrien
• Police Department and Animal Protective Services review
• Development Services review
• Community Relations and Community Building review
• Financing and terms for purchase of a fire engine and ambulance

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen is meeting to consider entering a closed session to discuss qualifications, competence, performance, character, or fitness of an individual public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or grievance. No other substantive business is on the agenda; the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Motion to enter closed session under NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(6) for personnel matters

Planning Board

The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily reviewing old business items including a major site plan for residential units at 101 E. Moore Street and two zoning text amendments concerning setback exceptions and signs. The meeting is open to the public and includes time for public comment.

• 101 E. Moore Street Major Site Plan (Bullfrog Corner Residential Units)
• Zoning Text Amendment - Section 3.9 Setback Exceptions and Encroachments
• Zoning Text Amendment - Section 3.19 Signs

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda approval, and several presentations. Key discussions and decisions include a mixed-use zoning text amendment, a zoning map amendment for Robert Ruark Drive, a public hearing for the Turtle Bay annexation and master development plan, and minimum housing ordinances with a budget amendment request. The board will also hear updates on bond rating, parking, code enforcement, and a Supreme Court decision on social media use.

• Resolution in support of accepting funding for I&I study
• Annexation request and resolution setting public hearing for Turtle Bay at Southport, LLC
• Discussion and decision on mixed use in Highway Commercial text amendment
• Discussion and decision on zoning map amendment for Robert Ruark Drive
• Minimum housing ordinances and budget amendment request

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting to discuss possible Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) changes and the role of board liaisons. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Shoreline Stabilization Project by Olsen Engineers. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Shoreline Stabilization Project Update by C. Creed of Olsen Engineers
• Discussion of possible UDO (Unified Development Ordinance) changes
• Discussion about the role of Board Liaisons

Historic Preservation Commission

The Southport Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting at Indian Trail Meeting Hall. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items and no new business is scheduled for discussion.

Planning Board

The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, addressing old and new business. Key items include a zoning map amendment for the Turtle Bay PUD, text amendments to setback and sign regulations, and a zoning change from HC to BD at the 211/87 intersection. The board will also receive updates on NCDOT improvements and the Comprehensive Plan.

• Zoning Map Amendment/PUD Turtle Bay
• Text Amendment-Section 3.9 Setback Exceptions and Encroachments
• Text Amendment-Section 3.19 Signs
• Zoning Map Amendment-HC to BD at 211/87 Intersection
• NCDOT Update- Improvements at HWY 87 and Jabbertown Rd.

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider a property for lease. Following that discussion, the board will enter a closed session to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, or conditions of appointment or employment of an individual public officer or employee, as permitted by state law. Any final action on appointment or removal must be taken in an open meeting.

• Discussion and consideration of property for lease (B. Therrien)
• Closed session per § 143-318.11 (6) regarding personnel matters

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold public hearings on a text amendment for mixed uses in highway commercial zones and a zoning map amendment on Robert Ruark Drive. They will also consider requests for ARPA funds for a police camera project, authorization to purchase materials for an electrical underground project, and discuss the city manager search and Sunny Point property. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and committee reports.

• Public hearing: text amendment for mixed uses in highway commercial
• Public hearing: zoning map amendment on Robert Ruark Drive
• Request for ARPA funds for police camera project
• Authorization to purchase materials for electrical underground project
• City manager search discussion

Historic Preservation Commission

The Southport Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main items are a review of the Local Historic District Map and a discussion of feedback from the February 15 Planning Board meeting. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and public comment.

• Review Local Historic District Map
• Discussion on feedback from the 2/15 Planning Board meeting
• Approval of minutes from February 7, 2024

Board of Aldermen

This is a special workshop of the Southport Board of Aldermen, not a regular decision-making meeting. The board will discuss proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), rules and procedures for public comments, the role of board liaisons, and a policy on public contributions to public projects. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is primarily discussion-oriented.

• Discussion of UDO changes and process
• Public comments for rules and procedures
• Role of board liaisons
• Policy on public contributions to public projects

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will hold a regular meeting with several substantive items. They will hear a tree assessment for Franklin Square Park, consider ordinance changes and budget requests from Friends of Franklin Square Park, review a job study and classification plan, discuss road resurfacing, and talk about alleyways. The meeting also includes a closed session for real property and employment contract negotiations.

• Franklin Square Park tree assessment by Bartlett Tree Services
• Proposed ordinance changes and budget requests from Friends of Franklin Square Park
• Job study and classification plan by Evergreen Solutions
• Road resurfacing discussion (pages 296-308)
• Alleyway discussion (pages 309-313)

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special goal-setting meeting to discuss budget priorities for fiscal year 2024-2025, facilitated by Ann White of the North Carolina League of Municipalities. They will also identify priority areas for the new city manager. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Budget goal setting for FY2024-2025 with Ann White (NCLM)
• Discussion of priority areas for new city manager

Planning Board

The Southport Planning Board is meeting to discuss and potentially recommend updates to the Southport Local Historic District Design Standards, consider a text amendment on setback exceptions, and review a Planned Unit Development rezoning for Turtle Bay. Public comment is included.

• Discussion and recommendation on Southport Local Historic District Design Standards
• Text Amendment to Section 3.9.B.5 on Setback Exceptions and Encroachments
• Planned Unit Development Rezoning and Master Development Plan for Turtle Bay
• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2024

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting on February 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM. The agenda consists primarily of presentations from various city departments, including Parks and Recreation, Finance, Police, and Public Services, followed by comments from the mayor and board members. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Department presentations from Parks and Recreation, Community Relations, Finance, Fire/EMS, Human Resources, Public Information, Planning Services, Police, and Public Services

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is meeting as a steering committee to discuss and potentially revise the city's rules of procedure. They will review the existing rules, suggested rules from the UNC School of Government, and examples from other municipalities. No final decisions are on the agenda; this is a discussion and review session.

• Review of existing City of Southport Rules of Procedure
• Review of UNC School of Government suggested rules
• Review of rules from Durham, Charlotte, Wethersfield, Chapel Hill, Holden Beach, and Leland

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment, with no old or new business listed. The main topics are a joint meeting with the Planning Board on Historic Design Standards and the adoption procedure for the Historic District Boundary.

• Joint meeting with Planning Board on Historic Design Standards
• Adoption procedure for Historic District Boundary
• Approval of minutes from January 3, 2024

Planning Board

The Southport Planning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting to discuss proposed zoning text amendments, a zoning map change for Robert Ruark Drive, and a presentation on updated local historic district design standards. The board will also review and approve minutes from the December 21, 2023 meeting.

• Text Amendment: Conditional Zoning
• Text Amendment: Mixed Use in Highway Commercial Zoning Districts
• Zoning Map Amendment: Robert Ruark Dr. from R-20 to R-10
• Presentation: Southport Local Historic District Design Standards

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss and decide on zoning text amendments, a map amendment for Jabbertown Road, a tree preservation ordinance review, and a sidewalk grant project. The meeting also includes committee reports and staff updates.

• Public hearing on text amendment for setback exceptions and encroachments (Section 3.9.B.5)
• Public hearing on text amendment for driveway regulations (Section 3.12.B.2)
• Decision on map amendment for Jabbertown Road
• Review of tree preservation ordinance
• Sidewalk State Grant project for N. Howe Street to Dosher Hospital

Board of Aldermen

The Southport Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting to discuss a potential merger of the city's water and sewer system with the county. The agenda includes an overview of unresolved issues, financial presentations, staffing options, and a list of questions the board needs to answer, including whether to merge and how to use fund balances and ARPA funds.

• Discussion of merging water system with county, including annexation loss and fund balance use
• Appointment of specialist attorney Max MacAurley to negotiate legal documents with county
• Reallocation of $1.263 million in ARPA funds from water/sewer to road resurfacing or shoreline stabilization
• Staffing options for finance and public services departments
• Use of fund balance to pave roads, subsidize rates, or offset loans

Historic Preservation Commission

The Southport Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comment, plus discussion of NC SHPO comments, a potential joint meeting with the Planning Board, and designating a member to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee.

• NC SHPO Comments and Review
• Joint Meeting Date with Planning Board discussion
• Designate HPC Member to the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
• Approval of minutes from Nov. 13, 2023 public input meeting and Dec. 6, 2023 regular meeting