Board of Commissioners

Town of Swansboro Board of Commissioners March 14, 2022, Regular Meeting In attendance: Mayor John Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Frank Tursi, Commissioner Pat Turner, Commissioner Harry PJ Pugliese, Commissioner Larry Philpott, Mayor Pro Tem Tursi, and Commissioner Jeffrey Conaway. ********************************** Call to Order/Opening Prayer/Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm. Mayor Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment Alexander Jackson of 71 Crush Court urged the Board to resolve the Charleston Park Subdivision situation and give the residents the service they deserve. Adoption of Agenda On a motion by Commissioner Philpott, seconded by Commissioner Turner, the Agenda and below consent item were unanimously approved. -Resolutions/Proclamations State Capital and Infrastructure Fund Directed Grant Appreciation Business Non-Consent Future Agenda Items Future agenda items were shared for visibility and comment. In addition, an opportunity was provided for the Board to introduce items of interest and subsequent direction for placement on future agendas. Mrs. Fender shared that an application for a Special Use Permit has been received and was anticipated to be on the April 25, 2022 meeting. The following items were addressed: - Considerations for Swimming Pool discussion to be on a future agenda was denied. Such discussion should proceed through the appropriate process for projects. - Presentation from Swansboro Area Economic Development would be scheduled for a future meeting Public Comments None. Page 1 of 2 Manager’s Report/Comments In addition to the report provided in the agenda packet, Manager Webb requested date considerations for a Budget Workshop. The Board agreed to hold the workshop on April 4, 2022, starting at 4pm. Board Comments Commissioner Philpott shared that at the recent JUMPO meeting details were shared that improvements on Queen Creek Road for a signal at the High School was progressing. In regard to a project for Light Industrial Work in the Seth Thomas area, there was inquiry if a Traffic Study could be conducted, he informed them that the Board had not reviewed/discussed improvements for that area. Commissioner Pugliese inquired on status of 2 Special Use Permits that were issued and extended. Planner Ansell shared that the Blazing Bird was progressing and close to completion and One Harbor Church has not submitted anything further. Closed Session On a motion by Commissioner Turner, seconded by Commissioner Philpott, with unanimous approval, the board entered into closed session pursuant to NCGS 143- 318.11 (a) (3) to allow the Town Attorney to provide updates on legal matters under the attorney-client privilege. Pursuant to a motion duly made in closed session, the Board returned to open session. It was noted that no action was taken. Adjournment On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Tursi, seconded by Commissioner Conaway, the meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm. Page 2 of 2  Regular Meeting March 14, 2022 1 1. Please turn cell phones to “off” or “vibrate”. 2. The Board offers the public three opportunities to speak during the meeting: A comment period is offered at the beginning and end of the meeting. Please note that a separate opportunity is provided for those items requiring a public hearing. Public Hearing(s) – There are no public hearings scheduled for this meeting. 3. Under the ZOOM Meeting Platform, individuals wishing to make comments should “raise their hand” from their computer. At the appropriate time, Major Davis will acknowledge those with comments. 2 1  PUBLIC COMMENT Citizen opportunity to address the Board for items listed on the agenda. 3 AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS Action Needed: Motion to Adopt the Agenda as prepared (or amended) and approval of the Consent Items 4 2  NEW BUSINESS/NON-CONSENT Future Agenda Items Future agenda items are shared for visibility and comment. In addition, an opportunity is provided for the Board to introduce items of interest and subsequent direction for placement on future agendas. Action Needed: Discuss and provide any guidance Presenter: Alissa Fender – Town Clerk 5 PUBLIC COMMENT Citizen opportunity to address the Board. 6 3  MANAGER’S COMMENTS Paula Webb, Town Manager 7 BOARD COMMENTS Mayor John Davis Mayor Pro Tem Frank Tursi Commissioner Pat Turner Commissioner Harry “PJ” Pugliese Commissioner Larry Philpott Commissioner Jeffrey Conaway 8 4  CLOSED SESSION Motion to enter closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 (a) (3) to allow the Town Attorney to provide updates on legal matters under the attorney-client privilege. 9 ADJOURN 10 5