Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Reuniones recientes
Planning Board
La Junta de Planificación considerará una enmienda de texto a la Ordenanza de Desarrollo Unificado con respecto a las piscinas. La junta también llevará a cabo una sesión de discusión sobre multas.
- Enmienda de Texto UDO 4.3.2: prohibición de terrazas de mampostería en áreas de retiro oceánico
Board of Commissioners
La Junta de Comisionados llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y votará sobre el presupuesto del Año Fiscal 2026-27, el programa de tarifas y el plan de mejoras de capital de cinco años. También discutirán los planes de servicio futuros para el Emerald Isle Free Trolley y considerarán una ordenanza para prohibir el uso ilegal de las instalaciones de estacionamiento de pago. Se presentará un estudio de clasificación y compensación, y se honrará al jefe de policía que se jubila, Michael Panzarella.
- Audiencia pública y adopción de la Ordenanza de Presupuesto FY 26-27 y el Programa de Tarifas
- Resolución otorgando arma de fuego y placa al jefe de policía que se jubila, Michael Panzarella
- Discusión sobre los planes de servicio futuros del Emerald Isle Free Trolley y enmienda presupuestaria
- Ordenanza que modifica el Capítulo 12 para prohibir el uso ilegal de instalaciones de estacionamiento de pago
- Presentación del Estudio de Clasificación y Compensación
Board of Commissioners
This special meeting is a workshop to review the recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-27. Department heads present their budgets for police, fire, public works, parks, and planning. The board also discusses fund balance, FEMA reimbursements, capital projects, debt, salary study, and health benefits renewal with BCBS. A formal public hearing and adoption are scheduled for June 9.
- Police Department presentation, including customer service hours
- Fire Department presentation on staffing projection and Fire Stations 1, 2, 3
- Salary study and health benefits renewal with BCBS
- Fund balance and FEMA reimbursements discussion
- Capital improvement plan and upcoming debt schedule
The Board heard presentations on the FY 26-27 recommended budget from all departments. Discussion included hiring additional building inspectors, replacing police vehicles, and adding firefighter positions. No votes were taken on any budget items; the meeting was informational only.
- Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will discuss and make a recommendation on a proposed text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Section 4.3.2 regarding swimming pools. The amendment clarifies that masonry decking, like masonry pools, is prohibited in the ocean setback area, while appropriate alternatives are allowed. The board will also approve minutes from April 27, 2026, and receive the April Planning Department Report.
- Review and recommendation for UDO text amendment 4.3.2: clarify that masonry decking is not allowed in ocean setback, but alternatives are permissible
- Approval of minutes from April 27, 2026
- April 2026 Planning Department Report
- Planning Board comments
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially appoint a new commissioner to fill a vacant term that expires in December 2027. The board may use any method to select the appointee and may decide at this meeting or delay to a future meeting.
- Appointment of new commissioner to serve remainder of term ending December 2027
The Board amended Rule 31 to allow the mayor to vote in tie-breaking situations (3-1). After nominations, Mayor Lagos cast the deciding vote to appoint Jay Wootten to fill the vacant commissioner term expiring December 2027 (3-2).
- Amended Rule 31 to allow mayor vote on ties (3-1)
- Reopened public comments (4-0)
- Opened and closed nominations (4-0 each)
- Appointed Jay Wootten to vacant commissioner seat (3-2)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will formally accept Commissioner Josh Sawyer's resignation and consider appointing a replacement. They will hold public hearings on increasing penalties for primary dune violations and prohibiting intentional balloon releases. The board will also vote on amending the design-build contract for Fire Station 2 and receive the recommended FY 26-27 budget presentation.
- Accept resignation of Commissioner Josh Sawyer and plan to fill vacancy
- Public hearing and ordinance to increase civil penalty for primary dune violations and reduce restoration deadline
- Public hearing and ordinance to prohibit intentional release of balloons and similar airborne materials
- Resolution to amend design-build contract with DR Reynolds Company for Fire Station 2 construction
- Presentation of FY 26-27 recommended budget
The Board approved a $3.47 million guaranteed maximum price contract with DR Reynolds Company for construction of Fire Station 2, and amended the capital project ordinance accordingly. It also adopted ordinances increasing primary dune violation fines to $10,000 and banning intentional balloon releases, and accepted Commissioner Sawyer's resignation.
- Accepted Commissioner Sawyer's resignation (4-0)
- Designated Commissioner Sanderson as alternate presiding officer (4-0)
- Adopted consent agenda including solid waste contract extension (4-0)
- Adopted ordinance increasing primary dune violation fine to $10,000 and reducing restoration deadline to 30 days (4-0)
- Adopted ordinance prohibiting intentional release of balloons and similar airborne materials (4-0)
- Approved amendment to design-build contract with DR Reynolds for Fire Station 2 at $3,473,700 (4-0)
- Adopted Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for Fire Station 2 (4-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will review a proposed UDO text amendment to increase civil penalties and change restoration deadlines for damaging or removing primary dunes. They will also approve minutes from February 23, 2026, and receive the March Planning Department report.
- Review proposed UDO amendment to increase civil penalty for primary dune damage
- Change restoration deadline for dune damage violations
The Planning Board unanimously recommended a UDO text amendment to increase civil penalties for damaging or removing primary dunes from $1,000 to $10,000. The proposal also shortens the restoration deadline to 30 days and introduces a $10,000 daily fine for non-compliance. The recommendation was forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for final approval.
- Approved February 23, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Recommended UDO text amendment to increase dune damage fines to $10,000 and shorten restoration window to 30 days (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing and vote on an inter-fund loan to acquire Pebble Beach land. They will also consider consent items including hurricane debris removal contract extensions, a beach access grant application, and creation of a youth advisory council.
- Public hearing and resolution for inter-fund loan to acquire Pebble Beach land
- Resolution to apply for NC Public Beach and Waterfront Access Grant for Channel Drive handicapped accessible improvements
- Resolution authorizing Reed Drive storm water easements
- Resolution extending hurricane debris removal contracts
- Resolution establishing an Emerald Isle Youth Advisory Council
The Board of Commissioners approved a $1 million inter-fund loan from the Future Beach Nourishment Fund to the General Fund for the Pebble Beach land acquisition, along with a budget amendment. They also authorized a grant application for ADA-compliant beach access improvements on Channel Drive, approved an audit services contract, and established a Youth Advisory Council. The consent agenda, including minutes and several resolutions, was adopted unanimously.
- Approved $1M inter-fund loan for Pebble Beach land acquisition (4-0)
- Approved General Fund budget amendment for $1.305M (4-0)
- Authorized grant application for Channel Drive handicapped accessible beach walkway (4-0)
- Approved audit services contract with Sharpe Patel CPA for $30,259 (4-0)
- Adopted resolution establishing Emerald Isle Youth Advisory Council (4-0)
- Adopted consent agenda including minutes, Tree City USA grant, debris removal contracts, and stormwater easements (4-0)