Shallotte Board of Aldermen Work Session

SHALLOTTE BOARD OF ALDERMEN WORK SESSION MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 2025 5:15 P.M. The Shallotte Board of Aldermen met for a work session on November 18, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. in the meeting chambers located at 110 Cheers Street with Mayor Walt Eccard presiding. Aldermen present: Gene Vasile, Larry Harrelson, Bobby Williamson and Karmen Custer Aldermen absent: Jimmy Bellamy Staff present: Mimi Gaither, Robert Waring, Dan Formyduval, Isaac Norris, Natalie Goins, Megan Bellamy and Attorney Laura Thompson. I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Eccard called the meeting to order. A motion was made by Karmen Custer seconded by Gene Vasile to open the meeting. Motion carried 4 yes 0 no. II. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Mayor Eccard asked if any member of the Board had a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest with regard to any item on the agenda. None stated. III. AGENDA AMENDMENTS & APPROVAL OF AGENDA A motion was made by Gene Vasile seconded by Karmen Custer to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion carried 4 yes 0 no. IV. CLOSED SESSION Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3), a motion was made by Bobby Williamson seconded by Gene Vasile to go into closed session to consult with the attorney in order to protect the attorney- client privilege. Motion carried 4 yes 0 no. The Board entered closed session to discuss a Conditional Forbearance agreement with Town attorney Laura Thompson and Matt Bouchard (participating via Teams), an attorney specializing in construction and surety law, regarding the Price Landing project. Mr. Bouchard presented a rationale for allowing Cinderella Partners Inc. to complete their work on the Price Landing project despite being behind schedule and having quality issues with failed inspections. A motion was made by Gene Vasile seconded by Karmen Custer to resume regular session at 6:01 p.m. Motion carried 4 yes 0 no. A motion was made by Karmen Custer seconded by Gene Vasile to approve the conditional forbearance agreement. Motion carried 4 yes 0 no. V. BRUNSWICK COUNTY RESOLUTION REQUEST  A motion was made by Gene Vasile seconded by Karmen Custer to approve Resolution 25-13 Opposing the Fuquay-Varina Interbasin Transfer (IBT) and Request for Additional Comment. Motion carried 4 yes 0 no. VI. RESILIENT COASTAL COMMUNITIES PROGRAM CAT TEAM Planning Director Robert Waring stated that no interests had been received to date and encouraged Board members to continue seeking constituents to fill the CAT Team positions. VII. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Gene Vasile seconded by Bobby Williamson to approve the following consent agenda items: A. Budget Adjustment BA 25-26-6: Body Cameras $292,382.33 B. Budget Adjustment BA 25-26-7: Town Hall / Price Landing Invoices $70,000.00 Motion carried 4 yes 0 no. VIII. DISCUSSION IX. ADJOURN A motion was made by Gene Vasile seconded by Karmen Custer to adjourn at 6:10 p.m. Motion carried 4 yes 0 no. Respectfully submitted, Natalie Goins, Town Clerk