AGENDA
TOWN OF MOREHEAD CITY
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
City Hall, 1100 Bridges Street
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2.
RECOGNITION/PRESENTATIONS:
2.A.
Presentation by Eastern Carolina Council Executive Director David Bone
3.
ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Items are presented under a consent agenda to expedite the efficiency of the meeting. Such items are those that are routine or have been reviewed previously and do not require further discussion. Council may, if they think necessary, remove any item(s) from the consent agenda to discuss separately.
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3.A.
Approve the minutes of the February 14, 2023, Regular Town Council Meeting as presented.
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3.B.
Approve the minutes of the February 15, 2023, Special Meeting and Budget Planning Retreat #2
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3.C.
Accept the Finance Director's Report and Tax Collector's Report
3.D.
Accept Notice of Tax Overpayments in the amount of $3,053.70 for the month of February 2023, as presented.
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3.E.
Approve the Requests for Refunds of Overpayment of Ad Valorem Taxes in the amount of $604.56 for February 2023, as presented.
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3.F.
Accept the Estimated Fund Balance Report as presented.
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3.G.
Adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 2023-08 as presented and recommended by the Finance & Administration Committee.
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3.H.
Adopt Governmental Capital Project Budget Ordinance Amendment 2023-09 as presented and recommended by the Finance & Administration Committee.
3.I.
Adopt Resolution 2023-R-08, endorsing the "Alive At Five" events and authorizing action necessary for the events to be held on June 23, July 21, August 18, September 14, and October 12, 2023.
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3.J.
Approve submission of request to the North Carolina General Assembly to enact a local bill authorizing the Town of Morehead City to regulate navigable waters within its boundaries, and authorize the Mayor to execute a resolution, on the Council's behalf, to be submitted as the Town's official request for a local bill.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4.A.
Consider Approval of Application From Johnson & Terry Transport, LLC For A Certificate of Convenience & Necessity for Taxi and Shuttle Franchise (Continued from 2/15/2023)
4.B.
Consider Adoption of Ordinance 2023-O-04, Approving the Site Development Master Plan for the Residences at Bask Planned Development to be Located at 901 and 909 Shepard Street
5.
OLD BUSINESS:
5.A.
Discuss Parking at Katherine Davis Park
5.B.
5.C.
Consider Staff's Recommendation Regarding Field Usage and Associated Fees
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NEW BUSINESS:
6.A.
Consider Adoption of Ordinance 2023-O-05, Repealing Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, Businesses and Business Regulations, Article IV, Taxicabs
6.B.
Consider Purchase OF Real Property Located Adjacent to Big Rock Stadium/Rotary Park and Identified as PIN #638605171632000
6.C.
Consider Establishing a Temporary Dual Human Resources Director Position as a Succession Measure
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6.D.
Consider Adoption of Resolution 2023-R-07, a Resolution of Intent to Authorize the Lease Riparian and Littoral Rights Located at 709 Shepard Street to Crystal Blue Holding Company, LLC
6.E.
Consider Endorsement of NC Department of Transportation's Proposed Hwy 70 West Project
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6.F.
Governing Body Appointments: Board of Adjustment
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CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
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CITIZENS COMMENTS: [3 minute time limit]
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COUNCIL COMMENTS:
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APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 14, 2023, CLOSED SESSION MINUTES AS PRESENTED
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CLOSED SESSION: Per N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) TO CONSULT WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROTECT THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE AND TO CONSIDER AND GIVE INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CLAIM, ADMINITRATIVE PROCEDURE, OR JUDICIAL ACTION AND N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5) TO INSTRUCT THE PUBLIC BODY'S STAFF CONCERNING THE POSITION TO BE TAKEN IN NEGOTIATING THE PRICE AND OTHER MATERIAL TERMS OF A CONTRACT OR PROPOSED CONTRACT
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