Oriental public meetings in 2021
17 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Oriental Planning Board approved a parking lot expansion for the Rhew property, determining that the project triggers landscaping requirements. The board also reviewed demolition, allowable use, and deck addition requests, but no formal votes were recorded for those items. The October minutes were approved unanimously.
- Approved Rhew parking lot with landscaping requirements (3-0)
- Approved October 20, 2021 minutes (3-0)
Town Board
The Town Board seated newly elected Commissioner Frank Roe and reorganized. David White was elected Mayor Pro Tempore by a 4-1 vote, with Commissioner Roe voting against and Commissioner Price abstaining (counted as aye). The board also approved the record retention schedule, appointed Janice Coakley to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and passed resolutions thanking outgoing Commissioner Simmons and recognizing Dr. Dimond.
- Elected David White as Mayor Pro Tempore (4-1)
- Appointed Janice Coakley to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)
- Approved new record retention schedule (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2021-10 thanking Commissioner Simmons (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2021-13 recognizing Dr. Dimond (5-0)
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda (4-0)
Town Board
The board granted a special use permit to convert the building at 901 Broad St into a hotel/Air B&B/hunting/fishing lodge, with a stipulation that trailered vehicles park in the rear. They also approved an ARPA premium pay policy of $1,200 per eligible employee, two budget amendments, and a resolution thanking Commissioner Simmons. The manager received a 2.7% merit bonus in closed session.
- Granted special use permit for 901 Broad St hotel/lodge (5-0)
- Approved ARPA premium pay policy of $1,200 per eligible employee (5-0)
- Approved budget amendment for additional ARPA funds (5-0)
- Approved budget amendment returning $12,425 to professional services line (5-0)
- Approved resolution thanking Commissioner Simmons (5-0)
- Manager awarded 2.7% merit bonus ($2,500) in closed session
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved forwarding a Special Use Permit (SUP) request for 901 Midyette St. to the Town Board for a public hearing on November 9, 2021. The recommendation includes a condition that trailered vehicles be parked only at the rear of the building. The board also approved the September minutes and reviewed compliance forms for several properties.
- Approved September 15, 2021 minutes (5-0)
- Approved forwarding SUP request for 901 Midyette St. to Town Board (5-0)
- Reviewed compliance forms for Burke and Waller, Chaplik, Oriental UMC, and Parrish
Town Board
The Town Board approved Resolution 2021-09, adding a clause to the Personnel Policy requiring newly certified staff to repay the Town's education costs if they leave within one year. The Board also scheduled a public hearing for a special use permit request at 901 Broad St and approved a street closure for a 9/11 commemoration. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed but not voted on.
- Approved Resolution 2021-09 adding education payback clause to Personnel Policy (5-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for November 9 on SUP request for 901 Broad St hotel/lodge conversion (5-0)
- Approved closing Hodges St on 9/11 for commemoration service (5-0)
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
Town Board
The Town Board approved a special use permit for a short-term rental at 404 Main St. after a public hearing, with no evidence presented against it. The board also approved the consent agenda, an audit contract with a new auditor, a budget amendment adjusting hiring ranges and audit fees, and several street closings for events. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously (5-0).
- Granted street closings for the Rotary Car Show on October 16, 2021, including South Ave, South and King, South and Freemason, South at Mildred, and Lou Mac Park (5-0).
- Opened and closed the public hearing for the short-term rental at 404 Main St., then approved the special use permit (5-0).
- Approved a contract with a new auditor, with an increased cost due to grant funding (5-0).
- Approved a budget amendment adjusting hiring ranges for Public Works and Admin, and increasing audit fees by $1,900 (5-0).
- Approved closing Hodges St on September 11, 2021, for a 9/11 commemoration service (5-0).
- Approved a motion to implement consistent signage for town facilities and public viewing areas, and to update brochures and maps (5-0).
- Approved the appointment of Tom Quigley to the Planning Board and the holiday schedule (5-0).
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Town Board
The Oriental Town Board approved a special use permit for a short-term rental at 316 Camp Creek Drive, despite public comments opposing street signs and a wind energy ordinance discussion. The board also approved a budget amendment, street closures for the Boat Show and Ol' Front Porch Music Festival, and changed meeting times to Tuesday mornings.
- Approved SUP for short-term rental at 316 Camp Creek Drive (5-0)
- Approved budget amendment for Governor's Crime Commission grant funds (5-0)
- Approved street closure for Boat Show on 300 block of Hodges St (5-0)
- Scheduled public hearing for STR at 404 Main St for Sept 7 (5-0)
- Approved street closures for Ol' Front Porch Music Festival (5-0)
- Changed board meetings to Tuesday mornings at 8AM for six months (5-0)
Town Board
The Town Board approved moving $251,961.48 in ARPA funds into a restricted Water Fund account and appropriating $56,000 from savings to cover General Fund priority projects, per revised budget documents. It also approved street closures for Flounder Fest, the final budget amendment for fiscal year end, scheduling two public hearings for August, and adding Juneteenth as a floating holiday option. All votes were unanimous 4-0.
- Approved agenda and consent agenda unanimously (4-0)
- Approved Flounder Fest street closures on Broad, Ragan, and Hodges streets (4-0)
- Approved revised budget and Grant Project Ordinance 2021-278 for $251,961.48 in ARPA funds (4-0)
- Approved final budget amendment to close fiscal year 2020-21 (4-0)
- Approved scheduling public hearings for August 3 on short-term rental at 316 Camp Creek and wind turbine regulations (4-0)
- Approved personnel policy change adding Juneteenth as a floating holiday option (4-0)
Town Board
The Oriental Town Board unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget and Fee Schedule, which includes no tax or fee increases and uses $200,000 from the Powell Fund Reserve for road work and $250,000 in anticipated ARP funds. The Board also approved an amendment to the Growth Management Ordinance (3-1) that changes driveway width limits, combines veterinary services, and adds ADA accommodations. Additionally, the Board filled a commissioner vacancy by appointing Sandy Winfrey, approved a one-year extension of the GFL trash contract with a 2% cap on increases, and authorized the manager to receive and use ARP funds.
- Approved FY2021-2022 Budget and Fee Schedule #2021-276 and Budget Ordinance #2021-275 (4-0)
- Approved Growth Management Ordinance amendment #2021-277 (3-1, Commissioner Price dissenting)
- Appointed Sandy Winfrey to fill commissioner vacancy (4-0)
- Approved 2021-2022 meeting schedule (5-0)
- Approved Bike MS use of Lou Mac Park as rest stop on Sept 11, 2021 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2021-08 authorizing manager to receive and use ARP funds (5-0)
- Approved Agreement to Conduct Municipal Elections (5-0)
- Approved GFL contract amendment extending one year with 2% cap on increases (5-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a draft ordinance revision regarding GMO adjustments, along with a Statement of Compliance and Consistency, to be sent to the Board of Commissioners. The board also approved a parking waiver for a tourist trinket shop at 310 Hodges. A potential wind turbine ordinance was discussed, with a draft expected at the next meeting.
- Approved draft GMO ordinance revision and Consistency Statement for Board of Commissioners (3-0)
- Approved parking waiver for 310 Hodges tourist trinket shop (3-0)
- Approved April 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)
Town Board
The Town Board voted unanimously to table a decision on placing signs at the street ends on Neuse, King, and Wall Streets until the July 6, 2021 meeting, after hearing concerns from adjacent property owners about trespassing and notification. The board also set a public hearing for June 1, 2021, to consider the 2021-2022 budget and proposed zoning changes, and approved a resolution recognizing Public Works Week with amended wording.
- Tabled street-end signage decision until July 6, 2021 (5-0)
- Set public hearing for June 1, 2021 for budget and zoning changes (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2021-06 for National Public Works Week, striking 'Stronger Together' (5-0)
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Entered closed session to discuss real property contract (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board discussed and reached consensus on several proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, including removing and replacing sections on animal services, adding a maximum driveway width, deleting a roof pitch requirement for manufactured homes, and adding an ADA exception for setbacks. The board asked the Land Use Administrator to prepare these changes and request a public hearing from the Town Board. No final decisions were made; all items are proposals for future action.
- Consensus to amend GMO to replace sections 12.100 and 12.200 with a new animal services section and renumber pet cemetery to 12.200
- Proposed adding Section 168.7 limiting driveways to 20 feet total width at the right-of-way
- Proposed deleting Section 251.125.2 roof pitch requirement for manufactured homes
- Proposed adding Section 113.11 allowing Planning Board authorization for ADA-related setback encroachments
- Requested LUA to take proposals to Town Board for public hearing
- Approved minutes from March 2021 (3-0)
Town Board
The Town Board voted 5-0 to decline a memorandum of understanding with Bird Scooters, citing concerns about service discontinuation, enforcement, safety, and liability. The board also approved moving forward with graphic design services for street-end signage, and began the 2021-2022 budget process by reviewing revenue projections, including a potential use of ARP funds for water infrastructure.
- Declined Bird Scooter MOU (5-0)
- Approved soliciting graphic design services for street-end signage (5-0)
- Approved agenda as amended to include signage discussion (5-0)
- Adjourned at 8:58 AM (5-0)
Town Board
The Oriental Town Board approved several resolutions, including one to not provide additional services for the November 2021 election, a budget amendment, and a resolution to adjust the Powell Bill Map. They also approved a resolution opposing state zoning reform. The board discussed but took no formal action on the Whittaker Pointe CAMA permit, American Rescue Act funds, and a scooter rental service.
- Approved Resolution 2021-03 to not provide additional services for the 2021 November Election (5-0)
- Approved budget amendments to move funds for Police Vehicle, Dump Truck, and Covid-19 cleanup (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2021-04 to adjust the Powell Bill Map (5-0)
- Approved writing Resolution 2021-05 opposing state zoning reform (5-0)
- Agreed 4-1 to not allow park benches to be moved, supporting the Town Manager's denial
Town Board
The Town Board held its annual budget retreat, hearing presentations from committees and departments. The only formal action was approving the Arbor Day Proclamation Resolution 2021-02 by a 5-0 vote. No budget was adopted; the retreat was for discussion and priority-setting, with a first budget meeting scheduled for April 14, 2021.
- Approved Resolution 2021-02 (Arbor Day Proclamation) by unanimous 5-0 vote.
- Held closed session for Town Manager's annual review; no salary change, but performance bonus possible.
- Discussed budget requests from Harbor Waterfronts, Tree Board, Planning Board, Tourism, Parks & Rec, Water, Public Works, and Police.
- Noted dump truck ordered for $65,000, below original quote of $76,000.
- Scheduled first budget meeting for April 14, 2021 at 8:00am.
- Adjourned by unanimous 5-0 vote.
Town Board
The Town Board approved a $500 donation to the Pamlico County Library after an initial motion was withdrawn, and approved a contract with Archive Social for social media archiving through the fiscal year. A budget amendment increasing funds for drainage maintenance, Lupton Park equipment, and recreation was also approved. The street paving contract from the prior meeting is still awaiting revisions from Barnhill Contracting.
- Approved $500 donation to Pamlico County Library (5-0)
- Approved budget amendment for drainage, Lupton Park equipment, recreation (5-0)
- Approved Archive Social contract through fiscal year (5-0)
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Moved manager review to March 5, 2021 (motion, no vote recorded)
Planning Board
The Oriental Planning Board met on January 19, 2021, and approved the December minutes. No compliance forms were submitted. The board discussed a potential campground request, noting that current regulations only cover RVs and that a special use permit is required for campgrounds. The LUA was asked to gather examples of campground regulations from other jurisdictions for future review. No formal action was taken on the campground matter.
- Approved December 2021 minutes (3-0)
- Discussed potential campground request; no action taken
- Directed LUA to gather examples of campground regulations