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Agenda 2Tax Refund Request

Agenda Memo 8Resolution to Enter Lease with Onslow County Senior Services

Agenda Memo 9Resolution to Support the NCLM and National League of Citiesin a Campaign for Funding to Cities and Towns to help ReplaceLost Sales Tax, Occupancy Tax and Utility Revenue Caused bythe COVID-19 Virus

Agenda Memo 15Resolution of Support to Recertify Carteret County as a “CoastGuard Community”

Agenda Memo 17Text Amendment - Food Truck and Push Cart Vendors

Agenda Memo 19Vendor Text Amendment Application 24

Text Amendment - CAMA Land Use Plan Implementation-Interconnectivity

Agenda Memo 26CAMA LUP 2019 62-63 31

FY 2020/2021 Budget Ordinance, Tax Rate, Salary Schedule,and Fee Schedule Amendments

Agenda Memo 33FY 20/21 Budget Ordinance 34FY 20/21 Salary Schedule 38FY 20/21 Fee Schedule 39

Text Amendment Chapter 92: Nuisances, Health, Weed andRefuse

Agenda Memo 52Financial Report through May 2020

May 2020 55Future Agenda Items

Agenda Memo 64Manager's Brief

Report June 22, 2020 65Emergency Operations Center

Memo 72601 W. Corbett Ave Assessment 76609 W.Corbett Ave Assessment 87

May Departments ReportMay 2020 107

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA

Town of Swansboro Monday, June 22, 2020

Board Members John Davis, Mayor | Frank Tursi, Mayor Pro Tem | Pat Turner, Commissioner

Harry PJ Pugliese, Commissioner | Larry Philpott, Commissioner | Laurent Meilleur, Commissioner

I. Call to Order/Opening Prayer/Pledge Mayor John Davis

II. Public Comment Citizens have an opportunity to address the Board for no more than three minutes per speaker regarding items listed on the agenda. There is a second opportunity at the end of the agenda for the public to address the Board on items not listed on the agenda.

III. Adoption of Agenda and Consent Items Board of Commissioners The Town Clerk respectfully submits to the Board, the Regular Agenda and the below consent items, which are considered to be of general agreement and little or no controversy. These items may be voted on as a single group without Board discussion “or” if so desired, the Board may request to remove any item(s) from the consent agenda and placed for consideration separately.

Consent Items: a. Tax Refunds

The Onslow County Tax Collector recommends tax refunds totaling $473.14. Ad Valorem Tax Justice Elaine Sokolosky $71.24 Boat Listed/Paid for in Carteret County Vehicle Tax Bishop, Ericka Jo $49.76 Tag Surrender Irons, Michael Fleming $82.57 Tag Surrender Payne, Lynn Thomas $29.75 Tag Surrender Baskin, Michael Andreaus $48.81 Military Pate, Boyd Lee Jr. $168.98 Tag Surrender Fike, Beatrice Smith $8.43 Tag Surrender Rawls, Joanne Powell $13.60 Tag Surrender

b. Budget Amendment 2020-7 Amendments to the FY 2019/2020 Budget Ordinance include:

1. Festivals & Events: Request $11,274 be appropriated from fund balance due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The amount of sponsorships decreased dramatically. Source of Funds: Appropriated Fund Balance-Festivals & Events

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2. Funds collected during FY 2019/2020 for payment in lieu of sidewalks need to be transferred to the Capital Reserve Fund: Request $8,926.50 be transferred to the Capital Reserve Fund. Source: Sidewalk Development Fee 3. Public Works/Streets: The Town received a Safety Grant of $2,748.45 from the NCLM; request acceptance of funds. Source of Funds: Grants Various

c. Resolution to Enter Lease with Onslow County Senior Services d. Resolution to Support the NCLM and National League of Cities in a Campaign for Funding to Cities and Towns to help Replace Lost Sales Tax, Occupancy Tax and Utility Revenue Caused by the COVID-19 Virus

e. Resolution of Support to Recertify Carteret County as a “Coast Guard Community”

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IV. Appointments/Recognitions/Presentations – None Scheduled

V. Public Hearings a. Text Amendment - Food Truck and Push Cart Vendors Jennifer Ansell, Planner Elizabeth Shepard, owner of the Urban Street Eats food truck, has submitted an application for text amendment which would allow food truck vendors. Currently, the Town Code of Ordinances prohibits itinerant merchants other than ice cream trucks and push cart vendors, and vendors associated with festivals and other events. It appears that in July of 2016, the Unified Development Ordinance was overhauled to make most commercial uses special uses, and to delete or modify several existing uses. As a part of that amendment, “Food Sales, Push Cart” was removed from the Table of Permitted/Special Uses and Note 30 to the table was deleted. However, the definition remained, and the Town Code was not modified. Because push cart vendors have a similar impact as food trucks, and because the ordinances are not currently consistent with one another, the proposal was modified to include both. At their May 4th regular meeting, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommended denial of the proposed text amendments related to food truck and push cart vendors due to the potential financial impact on brick and mortar businesses and current restrictions on those business as a result of the Coronavirus.

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Action Needed: Motion to approve, deny or table Ordinance 2020-O7, and adopt one of the statements of consistency below: 1) A statement approving the zoning amendment and describing its consistency with an adopted comprehensive plan and explaining why the action taken is reasonable and in the public interest; 2) A statement rejecting the zoning amendment and describing its inconsistency with an adopted comprehensive plan and explaining why the action taken is reasonable and in the public interest; or 3) A statement approving the zoning amendment and containing at least all of the following: a. A declaration that the approval is also deemed an amendment to the comprehensive plan. The governing board shall not require any additional request or application for amendment to the comprehensive plan. b. An explanation of the change in conditions the governing board took into account in amending the zoning ordinance to meet the development needs of the community. c. Why the action was reasonable and in the public interest. b. Text Amendment - CAMA Land Use Plan Implementation-

Interconnectivity Jennifer Ansell, Planner The CAMA Land Use Plan 2019 Update contains an implementation action to connect new and existing development to the broader community by instituting requirements that connect development to nearby amenities, open spaces, residential and commercial areas, and road networks. At their May 4th regular meeting the Planning Board and unanimously recommended approval of the proposed text amendments.

Action Needed: Motion to approve, deny or table Ordinance 2020-O8, and adopt one of the statements of consistency below: 1) A statement approving the zoning amendment and describing its consistency with an adopted comprehensive plan and explaining why the action taken is reasonable and in the public interest; 2) A statement rejecting the zoning amendment and describing its inconsistency with an adopted comprehensive plan and explaining why the action taken is reasonable and in the public interest; or 3) A statement approving the zoning amendment and containing at least all of the following: a. A declaration that the approval is also deemed an amendment to

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the comprehensive plan. The governing board shall not require any additional request or application for amendment to the comprehensive plan. b. An explanation of the change in conditions the governing board took into account in amending the zoning ordinance to meet the development needs of the community. c. Why the action was reasonable and in the public interest. c. FY 2020/2021 Budget Ordinance, Tax Rate, Salary Schedule, and

Fee Schedule Amendments Chris Seaberg Town Manager

The FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget was originally submitted on May 29, 2020. The budget was prepared in accordance with N.C.G.S. Chapter 159, the North Carolina Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. As required, all funds within the budget are balanced, and all revenues and expenditures are identified for FY2020-2021. The total budget is in the amount of $4,585,846 which represents a decrease of 18% from the FY 2019-2020 Amended Budget of $5,429,949. The tax rate is proposed to remain unchanged at $.35 per $100 valuation. The General Fund Budget for FY20/21 is balanced with $370,563 of fund balance. The collection of residential and some commercial garbage and recycling will be managed through a contractual agreement approved by the Board on June 8, 2020 with GFL (Green for Life). The budget includes the increase to rates beginning July 1, 2020. The Fee Schedule reflects the same rate increase as shown below. In addition, the use of the Mobile AV/Sound Equipment Use fee of $50 and rental of the Municipal Park Concession Stand at $15/hour (in-town) and $25/hour (out of town) were removed from the Fee Schedule. Current Solid Waste Fees $17.49/month-residential and $20.24/month commercial New Solid Waste Fees effective July 1, 2020 $29.15/month residential and $33.79/month commercial *includes recycling and yard debris pickup The FY 20/21 Salary Schedule has been updated to reflect a 2.5% COLA increase.

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Action Needed: 1) Hold Public Hearing; and 2) Motion to adopt FY 2020/2021 Budget Ordinance, Tax Rate, Salary Schedule, and Fee Schedule Amendments

VI. Business Non-Consent a. Text Amendment Chapter 92: Nuisances, Health, Weed and

Refuse Jennifer Ansell, Planner The Town Code of Ordinances, Chapter 92, Nuisances; Health, Weeds and Refuse, currently requires the Town to wait 15 days after the receipt of the certified mail notice by the property owner before taking enforcement action. Our experience has been that this proof of delivery can be delayed weeks or months from the date of the original notice if it is unclaimed or if it is unable to be forwarded to another address. The amendment proposes that we change the language to “from the date” of the written notice and allow a regular mail notice in addition to the certified mail notice required to expedite enforcement action. It would also allow the Town to post the property to give notice if the mailed notice is returned. Action Needed: Motion to adopt Ordinance 2020-O9 amending multiple sections of Chapter 92 to change the language to “from the date” of the written notice and allow a regular mail notice in addition to the certified mail notice required to expedite enforcement action. b. Financial Report through May 2020 Sonia Johnson

Finance Director Action Needed: Receive Report c. Future Agenda Items Paula Webb

Asst. Manager/Clerk The purpose of this memo is to provide the Board with matters that staff anticipates/proposes for upcoming meetings. It should be noted that these items are tentatively scheduled for the specified monthly agenda but are subject to change due to preparation of materials, public notice requirements, etc. In providing this memo each month, we hope it will also provide opportunity for the Board to introduce items of interest and subsequent direction for placement on future agendas, which will allow staff the opportunity to plan accordingly.

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Action Needed: Discussion and guidance to staff on future agenda items.

VII. Items Moved from Consent

VIII. Public Comment Citizens have an opportunity to address the Board for no more than five minutes regarding items not listed on the Agenda.

IX. Manager’s Report/Comments Chris Seaberg Manager's Brief Town Manager Emergency Operations Center May Departments Report

X. Board Comments Board of Commissioners

XI. Closed Session – None Scheduled

XII. Adjournment Board of Commissioners

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Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda Item Submittal

Reviewed By: Town Manager Finance Director 6/12/2020 Town Clerk 6/17/2020 Town Attorney Date Action Approved by Board: Action if different from Recommended:

______________________________________________ Item To Be Considered: Tax Refund Requests Board Meeting Date: June 22, 2020 Prepared By: Sonia Johnson, Finance Director Overview: The Onslow County Tax Collector recommends refunds of the below listed taxes totaling $473.14. Ad Valorem Tax Justice Elaine Sokolosky $71.24 Boat listed & Paid for in

Carteret County Vehicle Tax Bishop, Ericka Jo $49.76 Tag Surrender Irons, Michael Fleming $82.57 Tag Surrender Payne, Lynn Thomas $29.75 Tag Surrender Baskin, Michael Andreaus $48.81 Military Pate, Boyd Lee Jr. $168.98 Tag Surrender Fike, Beatrice Smith $8.43 Tag Surrender Rawls, Joanne Powell $13.60 Tag Surrender

Recommended Action: Motion to approve refunds as recommended by Onslow County.

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Reviewed By: Town Manager Finance Director Town Clerk 6/16/2020 Town Attorney Date Action Approved by Board: Action if different from Recommended:

______________________________________________ Item To Be Considered: Lease for County Senior Services at Recreation Center Board Meeting Date: June 22, 2020 Prepared By: Christopher Seaberg – Town Manager Overview: In accordance with NCGS 160A-272, Onslow County Senior Services proposes to continue utilizing the multi-purpose room in the Swansboro Recreation Center located at 830 Main Street Extension, Swansboro between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Onslow County distributes food and provides activities for the senior population during the above-stated hours. The Town of Swansboro has been amenable to leasing the Premises to the County for a number of years for these services and staff recommends another one (1) year lease commencing on July 1, 2020 at a rental rate of $350.00 per month for the same use.

Background Attachment: Resolution 2020-R8 and Lease Agreement Recommended Action: Authorize the Manager to execute the lease agreement with Onslow County Senior Services.

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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF SWANSBORO

AUTHORIZING THE TOWN TO ENTER INTO A LEASE FOR ONE YEAR OR LESS PURSUANT TO N.C. GEN. STAT. § 160A-272

WHEREAS, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 160A-272 authorizes a town to enter into leases of one year or less upon resolution of its council adopted at its regular meeting; and, WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Swansboro is convened in a regular meeting; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Swansboro owns the Swansboro Recreation Center located at 830 Main Street Extension, Swansboro. Within that building, there is a room commonly referred to as the "multipurpose room" (the "Premises") that the Town currently does not have a designated use for between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (the "Hours"); and, WHEREAS, Onslow County (the "County") desires to distribute food out of the Premises and to otherwise use the Premises for activities for the senior population during the above-stated Hours, and has requested that the Town of Swansboro lease the Premises to the County for such use; and, WHEREAS, the Town of Swansboro is amenable to leasing the Premises to the County for one (1) year commencing on July 1, 2020 at a rental rate of $350.00 per month for use during the above-stated Hours and upon such other terms as the Town Manager determines to be in the best interests of the Town; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Swansboro approves the lease of the Premises to the County for one (1) year at a rental rate of $350.00 per month for use during the above-stated Hours and upon other such terms as the Town Manager determines to be in the best interests of the Town and authorizes and directs the Town Manager to execute, at the appropriate time, any instruments necessary to consummate the lease agreement with the County. This the 22nd day of June 2020. TOWN OF SWANSBORO By: ____________________________ John Davis, Mayor Attest: ____________________________________ Paula Webb, Assistant Manager/Town Clerk ND: 4831-3589-7535, v. 1

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Reviewed By: Town Manager 6/17/2020 Finance Director Town Clerk 6/17/2020 Town Attorney Date Action Approved by Board: Action if different from Recommended:

______________________________________________ Item To Be Considered: Resolution to Support the NCLM and National League of Cities in a Campaign for Funding to Cities and Towns Board Meeting Date: June 22, 2020 Prepared By: Christopher Seaberg – Town Manager Overview: The North Carolina League of Municipalities and the National League of Cities have partnered in a campaign for funding to help replace lost sales tax, occupancy tax and utility revenue caused by the COVID-19 virus. The primary focus to secure new and direct funding from Congress and encouraging state legislators to share federal funding already received. A resolution supporting those efforts is prepared for the Board’s consideration.

Background Attachment: Resolution 2020-R9 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2020-R9 supporting the North Carolina League of Municipalities and the National League of Cities in a campaign for funding to help replace lost sales tax, occupancy tax and utility revenue caused by the COVID-19 virus and hopes that the General Assembly directly allocates recently received federal relief dollars to cities and towns.

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RESOLUTION 2020-R9 SUPPORTING THE NORTH CAROLINA LEAGUE OF

MUNICIPALITIES AND THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES IN A CAMPAIGN FOR FUNDING TO HELP REPLACE LOST SALES TAX, OCCUPANCY TAX AND UTILITY

REVENUE CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 VIRUS

WHEREAS, the North Carolina League of Municipalities and the National League of Cities have partnered in a campaign for funding to help replace lost sales tax, occupancy tax and utility revenue caused by the COVID-19 virus; and, WHEREAS, the primary focus to secure new and direct funding from Congress and encouraging state legislators to share federal funding already received; and WHEREAS, Cities and towns across North Carolina serve as economic engines of our state. Eighty percent of all jobs are found within municipal borders, and 75 percent of all retail sales take place within those borders. As was shown after the Great Recession in 2008, the longer cities go without revenue help, the longer the recession will continue for the state. Cities and towns build infrastructure that keeps business and jobs flowing. As noted, they bring in 75 percent of sales tax to the state, but receive only a third of the local sales tax revenues they generate; and, WHEREAS, by supporting revenue assistance to cities and towns it should be noted that:

⁕ Cities and towns did not cause the situation that they now find themselves in and the resulting budget shortfalls; a global pandemic did.

⁕Local governments play a crucial role in the overall economy. Layoffs and canceled infrastructure contracts will extend an economic downturn.

⁕Cities are builders of infrastructure that private industry depends on. When cities are forced to cut spending, economic recovery of the state will be delayed. Future growth will be delayed.

⁕Roughly 30 percent of municipal general fund budgets in North Carolina go toward public safety. Without state and federal help backfilling revenue holes, cuts to these services and personnel are inevitable.

⁕Sales tax revenue, hotel occupancy tax revenue and water and sewer service payments are all being significantly and negatively affected by this crisis. Many cities will see disruptions in services critical to public health and public safety without state and federal help.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Swansboro does hereby support the North Carolina League of Municipalities and the National League of Cities in a campaign for funding to help replace lost sales tax, occupancy tax and utility revenue caused by the COVID-19 virus and hopes that the General Assembly directly allocates recently received federal relief dollars to cities and towns. This the 22nd day of June 2020. TOWN OF SWANSBORO By: ____________________________ Attest: John Davis, Mayor ____________________________________ Paula Webb, Assistant Manager/Town Clerk

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Reviewed By: Town Manager 6/17/2020 Finance Director Town Clerk 6/17/2020 Town Attorney Date Action Approved by Board: Action if different from Recommended:

______________________________________________ Item To Be Considered: Resolution of Support to Recertify Carteret County as a “Coast Guard Community” Board Meeting Date: June 22, 2020 Prepared By: Christopher Seaberg – Town Manager Overview: Carteret County was honored to be designated by the U.S. Coast Guard as a Coast Guard Community in 2015, becoming only the second county in the United States to receive this designation. The certification recognizes communities that acknowledge and honor the contributions of the Coast Guard and provide programs and services to support Coast Guard facilities and personnel. The “Coast Guard Community” designation is for a five-year period, at which time a designee must apply for recertification. Carteret County seeks the Town of Swansboro’s support in this re-certification. A resolution has been prepared in support for the Board’s consideration.

Background Attachment: Resolution 2020-R10 Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 2020-R10 Supporting Carteret County in their Recertification as a “Coast Guard Community”

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RESOLUTION (2020-R10) OF SUPPORT TO RECERTIFY CARTERET COUNTY AS A “COAST GUARD COMMUNITY”

Whereas, Carteret County was honored to be designated by the U.S. Coast Guard as a Coast Guard Community in 2015, becoming only the second county in the United States to receive this designation; and Whereas, this certification recognizes communities that acknowledge and honor the contributions of the Coast Guard and provide programs and services to support Coast Guard facilities and personnel; and Whereas, the “Coast Guard Community” designation is for a five-year period, at which time a designee must apply for recertification; and Whereas, Carteret County is fortunate to be home to over 600 Coast Guardsmen and 4 Coast Guard cutters, and Carteret County and all of its municipalities benefit from the significant economic, community and philanthropic contributions made by the active duty and retired members of the Coast Guard; and Whereas, one of the criteria for recertification is the receipt of expressions of support from local and state governments; and Whereas, the Town of Swansboro Board of Commissioners wishes to show its support for the U.S. Coast Guard presence in Carteret County and for all the contributions that Coast Guard personnel make to Carteret County and the surrounding region, specifically the Town of Swansboro. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Swansboro Board of Commissioners expresses its gratitude to the United States Coast Guard for safeguarding American citizens and the maritime interests of our nation and for its many areas of cooperation and partnership with state and local governments, including those in North Carolina, Carteret County, and Onslow County, specifically in the Town of Swansboro; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Swansboro wishes to acknowledge the many contributions of the U.S. Coast Guard and its service members to the citizens and local governments within Carteret County, the surrounding region and specifically the Town of Swansboro and to express our appreciation for the economic, civic and philanthropic contributions of Coast Guardsmen to our community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Swansboro supports the recertification of Carteret County as a “Coast Guard Community” and respectfully asks the U.S. Coast Guard to favorably consider the Carteret County application for recertification. Adopted this the 22 day of June 2020. Attest: __________________________________ Mayor John Davis ___________________________________ Paula Webb/Assistant Manager/Town Clerk

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__________________________________________________________ Item To Be Considered: Food Truck Vendors Text Amendment Board Meeting Date: June 22, 2020 Prepared By: Jennifer Ansell, Planner Overview: Elizabeth Shepard, owner of the Urban Street Eats food truck, has submitted an application for text amendment which would allow food truck vendors. Currently, the Town Code of Ordinances prohibits itinerant merchants other than ice cream trucks and push cart vendors, and vendors associated with festivals and other events. It appears that in July of 2016, the Unified Development Ordinance was overhauled to make most commercial uses special uses, and to delete or modify several existing uses. As a part of that amendment, “Food Sales, Push Cart” was removed from the Table of Permitted/Special Uses and Note 30 to the table was deleted. However, the definition remained, and the Town Code was not modified. Because push cart vendors have a similar impact as food trucks, and because the ordinances are not currently consistent with one another, the proposal was modified to include both. Planning Board Recommendation: At their May 4th regular meeting, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommended denial of the proposed text amendments related to food truck and push cart vendors due to the potential financial impact on brick and mortar businesses and current restrictions on those business as a result of the Coronavirus. Action Needed: Approve, deny or table Ordinance 2020-O7, and adopt one of the statements of consistency below: Per § 160A-383, zoning regulations shall be made in accordance with a comprehensive plan. Prior to adopting or rejecting any zoning amendment, the governing board shall adopt one of the following statements which shall not be subject to judicial review:

1) A statement approving the zoning amendment and describing its consistency with an adopted comprehensive plan and explaining why the action taken is reasonable and in the public interest;

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2) A statement rejecting the zoning amendment and describing its inconsistency with an adopted comprehensive plan and explaining why the action taken is reasonable and in the public interest; or

3) A statement approving the zoning amendment and containing at least all of the following: a. A declaration that the approval is also deemed an amendment to the comprehensive

plan. The governing board shall not require any additional request or application for amendment to the comprehensive plan.

b. An explanation of the change in conditions the governing board took into account in amending the zoning ordinance to meet the development needs of the community.

c. Why the action was reasonable and in the public interest. Zoning regulations shall be designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare. To that end, the regulations may address, among other things, the following public purposes:

- to provide adequate light and air; - to prevent the overcrowding of land; - to avoid undue concentration of population; - to lessen congestion in the streets; - to secure safety from fire, panic, and dangers; and - to facilitate the efficient and adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools,

parks, and other public requirements. The regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among other things, as to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land. Attachments Planning Board Statement of Consistency Proposed Ordinance 2020-O7

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PLANNING BOARD STATEMENT OF CONSISTENCY

Food Vendors Text Amendment During its May 4, 2020 regular meeting, the Town of Swansboro Planning Board reviewed proposed amendments to the Town Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Ordinance, and Fee Schedule related to food truck vendors.

The proposed changes are inconsistent with the current Comprehensive Plan, specifically the CAMA Land Use Plan and have been recommended for denial by the Planning Board citing concerns over impact to brick and mortar businesses and potential lost revenues. This statement reflects the recommendation of the Town of Swansboro Planning Board this the 4th day of May 2020.

Vote 5/0

Ralph H. Kohlmann ______________________________________

Planning Board Chairperson

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ORDINANCE 2020-O7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

TO ALLOW FOOD TRUCK AND PUSH CART VENDORS WHEREAS North Carolina General Statute 160A-383 requires that zoning regulations shall be made in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS NCGS 160A-383 also states that when adopting or rejecting any zoning amendment, the governing board shall approve a statement describing whether its action is consistent with an adopted Comprehensive Plan and any other officially adopted plan that is applicable, and briefly explain why the board considers the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest; and WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners finds that the proposed text amendment is consistent with the current Comprehensive Plan, and considers the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest because it will allow for a variety of dining options for citizens and clarify the existing requirements related to push cart vendors. NOW BE IT ORDAINED by the Town of Swansboro Board of Commissioners that the Town Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Ordinance, and Fee Schedule are amended as follows: TOWN OF SWANSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 112: PEDDLING AND SOLICITING § 112.01 DEFINITIONS. Mobile Food Truck Vendor. A person or persons who sells food and/or beverages from a mobile food truck or vehicle. § 112.02 ITINERANT MERCHANTS PROHIBITED.

A) No itinerant merchant shall be permitted to engage in any of the activities described in this chapter at any location within the town or its extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction area.

B) Provided, however, that this section shall not apply to: 1) Itinerant merchants duly authorized by the sponsoring agency of any event, exhibition, or

show duly permitted pursuant to the terms of § 112.05(A) of this chapter during such event, exhibition, or show; or

2) Any person licensed and/or approved to sell agricultural or horticultural products, handmade products, art work, or other products within a municipally-operated public market; or

3) Push cart and food truck vendors if same are allowed in a specific where allowed by the underlying zoning district.

CHAPTER 152: UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE § 152.016 DEFINITIONS OF BASIC TERMS. FOOD SALES, FOOD TRUCK. Sales of food and/or beverages from a mobile food truck or other vehicle.

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§ 152.179 TABLE OF PERMITTED/SPECIAL USES. PERMITTED/SPECIAL USES B1 B2 B3 B2HDO FOOD SALES, PUSH CART/FOOD TRUCK (see Note 30) P P P P § 152.180 NOTES TO THE TABLE OF PERMITTED/SPECIAL USES/CONDITIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS (CD). (DD) Note 30. Food sales, push cart/food truck. Deleted when amended. The following will be the responsibility of any push cart or food truck vendor:

1) A zoning permit will be required prior to establishment of a push cart or food truck on any property within the jurisdiction of the Town of Swansboro. The permit must list the proposed location(s) of the cart/truck and duration for each location proposed;

2) An annual fee as established by the Town Schedule of Fees will be due by January 1 each year;

3) Push carts and food trucks must be located on private property and not within any street right-of-way. Evidence of property ownership or property owner permission for the proposed location(s) must be submitted;

4) Any push cart or food truck must be located at least 100 feet from the front door of any restaurant or outdoor dining area, and at least 50 feet from any other permitted push cart or truck;

5) Hours of operation are limited to 7:00 am to 11:00 pm daily; 6) Any food truck must display a valid license plate; 7) A copy of a Health Department inspection/score or a certificate issued by the Department

of Agriculture must be provided; 8) Proof of insurance must be submitted; 9) Compliance with any applicable Building Code requirements must be demonstrated (such

as inspection of electrical power connections); 10) No signage external to the cart or truck is permitted; 11) Vendors are responsible for maintaining their service areas to include trash removal.

Town of Swansboro Schedule of Fees PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FEES Push Cart/Food Truck Vendors $100.00/Annually Zoning Permit $50.00 The above amendment is effective upon adoption of this Ordinance. Adopted this 22nd day of June 2020. Town of Swansboro Board of Commissioners __________________________________________ John Davis, Mayor ATTEST: Paula W. Webb, Assistant Manager/Town Clerk

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Denial; May 4, 2020

June 22, 202006/10 & 06/17

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__________________________________________________________ Item To Be Considered: CAMA Land Use Plan Implementation-Interconnectivity Board Meeting Date: June 22, 2020 Prepared By: Jennifer Ansell, Planner Overview: The CAMA Land Use Plan 2019 Update contains an implementation action to connect new and existing development to the broader community by instituting requirements that connect development to nearby amenities, open spaces, residential and commercial areas, and road networks. Planning Board Recommendation: At their February meeting, the Planning Board revised their previously established program of work to implement elements of the CAMA Land Use Plan Update and agreed to review this item at their April meeting. Because the April meeting was cancelled, the board reviewed this item at their May 4th regular meeting and unanimously recommended approval of the proposed text amendments. Action Needed: Approve, deny or table Ordinance 2020-O8, and adopt one of the statements of consistency below: Per § 160A-383, zoning regulations shall be made in accordance with a comprehensive plan. Prior to adopting or rejecting any zoning amendment, the governing board shall adopt one of the following statements which shall not be subject to judicial review:

1) A statement approving the zoning amendment and describing its consistency with an adopted comprehensive plan and explaining why the action taken is reasonable and in the public interest;

2) A statement rejecting the zoning amendment and describing its inconsistency with an adopted comprehensive plan and explaining why the action taken is reasonable and in the public interest; or

3) A statement approving the zoning amendment and containing at least all of the following: a. A declaration that the approval is also deemed an amendment to the

comprehensive plan. The governing board shall not require any additional request or application for amendment to the comprehensive plan.

b. An explanation of the change in conditions the governing board took into account in amending the zoning ordinance to meet the development needs of the community.

c. Why the action was reasonable and in the public interest.

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Zoning regulations shall be designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare. To that end, the regulations may address, among other things, the following public purposes:

- to provide adequate light and air; - to prevent the overcrowding of land; - to avoid undue concentration of population; - to lessen congestion in the streets; - to secure safety from fire, panic, and dangers; and - to facilitate the efficient and adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools,

parks, and other public requirements. The regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among other things, as to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land. Attachments Planning Board Statement of Consistency Proposed Ordinance 2020-O8 Land Use Plan 2019 Update, Pages 62-63

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ORDINANCE 2020-O8 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE TO CONNECT DEVELOPMENT TO NEARBY AMENITIES, OPEN SPACES,

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WHEREAS North Carolina General Statute 160A-383 requires that zoning regulations shall be made in accordance with a Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS NCGS 160A-383 also states that when adopting or rejecting any zoning amendment, the governing board shall approve a statement describing whether its action is consistent with an adopted Comprehensive Plan and any other officially adopted plan that is applicable, and briefly explain why the board considers the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest; and WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners finds that the proposed text amendment is consistent with the current Comprehensive Plan, specifically the CAMA Land Use Plan, Implementation Recommendations and Strategies, Other Community Priorities, Connect New and Existing Development to the Broader Community, and considers the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest. NOW BE IT ORDAINED by the Town of Swansboro Board of Commissioners that the Unified Development Ordinance is amended as follows: TITLE XV: LAND USAGE CHAPTER 152: UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OFF-STREET PARKING AND OFF-STREET LOADING REQUIREMENTS § 152.295 PARKING LOT INTERCONNECTIONS. Vehicle drive connections to adjacent businesses/developments are required to connect adjacent property when the proposed development is adjacent to a public amenity site, public park, public open space, residential public street, and/or commercial drives and parking areas, for properties located on roadways within an average daily traffic count of 1,500 trips or greater, and must meet the following conditions:

A) Connections shall be constructed and stubbed to accommodate future development of adjacent properties;

B) Connections shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width;

C) The requirement for a vehicle drive connection to an adjacent property may be waived by the Zoning Administrator upon a written finding that there is no means due to pre-existing development features, structures, or topographical conditions, to establish such a connection.

SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS PART II: STANDARDS OF DESIGN § 152.357 PEDESTRIAN WATER ACCESS EASEMENTS.

A) All subdivisions adjoining a waterfront, adjacent to a public amenity site, public park, and/or public open space, shall provide for public access to the waterfront or public area. B) Such access shall consist of be one ten-foot pedestrian easement for each six hundred feet or portion thereof of shared property line/frontage on the water. B)C) In subdivisions with three hundred feet or less of shared property line/water frontage, the Planning Board may not require a pedestrian easement to be included, provided that an existing pedestrian easement to the water is exists within 300 feet of the nearest point of said subdivision. C)D) All pedestrian easements shall be directly accessible to a publicly maintained street right-of-way or an approved private street right-of-way. The Board of

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Commissioners shall determine if easements are to be dedicated to the Town of Swansboro. D)E) Should a publicly maintained street right-of-way be relocated, pedestrian easements shall be extended to the new right-of-way. E)F) Where an existing pedestrian easement dedicated to the Town of Swansboro, the State of North Carolina or the United States Government is within an area to be subdivided, such easement may count towards meeting the requirements contained herein. F)G) The Board of Commissioners may, in lieu of requiring the installation of pedestrian easements, allow the subdivider to donate land to the Town of Swansboro that is adjacent to and provides access to the waterfront these areas and is at least equivalent in size to the total square footage of required easements. The donated property shall be in the general vicinity of the subdivision. A combination of donated land and easements may also be allowed.

The above amendment is effective upon adoption of this Ordinance. Adopted this 22nd day of June 2020. Town of Swansboro Board of Commissioners __________________________________________ John Davis, Mayor ATTEST: Paula W. Webb, Assistant Manager/Town Clerk

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62 | Swansboro CAMA Land Use Plan Update

6and other density transfer strategies will help protect priority environmental areas, as well as keep new

CONTINUE TO IMPLEMENT THE TOWN’S WATERSHED RESTORATION PLAN.

historic downtown has challenges when dealing with stormwater, since regulations did not exist when the town developed. Continuing to implement stormwater solutions is important to water quality, especially since much of the development of the town predates current stormwater control regulations. The Town may also choose to increase regulation of stormwater or raise stormwater fees to pay for other mitigative measures.

COMBINE WATERFRONT ACCESS WITH HABITAT RESTORATION AND STORM RESILIENCY. » Enhance water quality and storm resiliency while also providing increased access to public trust waters.

» Pursue funding from multiple sources to achieve complimentary outcomes.

» Consider additional setbacks from salt marshes, per the recommendations from the VCAPS process.

» Consider implementing the Living Shorelines recommendations from the VCAPS process.

INVEST IN WATER QUALITY PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE BOTH QUALITY OF LIFE AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.One of Swansboro’s primary assets is the waterfront and coastal character of the town. Water quality and the natural environment is a major reason that people continue to settle in the town. Protection of water quality is crucial to the town’s long-term vitality. Zoning and development standards are the primary avenue to locally

limited to: » Reduction of site impervious surfaces

» Treatment and storage of stormwater on-site, where appropriate

» Implementation of Low Impact Development (LID) or green infrastructure stormwater and water quality measures

» Implementation of projects that enhance or restore shoreline or wetlands, or otherwise improve water quality and the natural environment

» Disconnected and/or enhanced Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs), possibly requiring measures in excess of state standards

OTHER COMMUNITY PRIORITIESPRIORITIZE NEW PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE.Identify potential pedestrian connections (sidewalks and multi-use trails) between high residential density areas and popular destinations and include those projects in the Capital Improvement Plan.

» Areas north and south of NC 24 » The historic downtown » Parks and recreation facilities » Waterfront access areas

OTHER COMMUNITY PRIORITIES

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6 » Hammocks Beach State Park » The intersections of NC 24 with Hammocks Beach Road and Old Hammock Road » Queens Creek Road

» Main Street Extension

FACILITATE CROSS-DEPARTMENTAL, INTER-AGENCY, AND INTER-JURISDICTIONAL COORDINATION.Encourage collaboration to provide county services that support recommendations in this plan. Work with outside agencies (local, regional, state, federal) to implement land use decisions that reinforce and support the values of the town. Of particular importance are communication and coordination with the County and ONWASA on land use and service provision decisions and standards that occur just outside the town’s ETJ, as these will have the greatest impact on the town.

CONNECT NEW AND EXISTING DEVELOPMENT TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY.Institute requirements that connect development to nearby amenities, open spaces, residential and commercial areas, and road networks by implementing the following strategies:

» Limit maximum cul-de-sac length, and then only allow if a future connection is not achievable. Developing secondary connections between destinations is crucial to creating community and reducing congestion on major roadways.

» Establish maximum block lengths, and require achievable stub-outs. Where stub-outs would require a culvert or bridge, require the developer to pay fee-in-lieu for their portion of the future facility. Consider also adopting Appendix D of the NC Fire Code, which discusses access points, cul-de-sac length, and

» Update pedestrian and bicycle plans to address acquisitions and requirements for easements for these facilities. Require new construction to connect to existing or planned facilities.

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ENHANCE APPEARANCE AND MAINTAIN SMALL-TOWN, COASTAL CHARACTER.The appearance and quality of appearance of structures, especially those with larger footprints (~40,000 sqft), should be balanced or mitigated by higher-quality materials and stormwater control measures, including but not limited to:

» Use of high quality materials and prohibition or reduction in the use of low quality materials.

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» Balancing greater impervious surface areas with:

» Carefully considered setbacks that reduce visual impact - for instance, stepped setbacks.

» Additional stormwater control measures, particularly Low Impact Development (LID) design.

» Additional or enhanced landscape buffering, lighting, or pedestrian infrastructure and spaces.

IMPLEMENT THE ACTIONS IDENTIFIED IN THE VCAPS STUDY (SEE APPENDIX).

as an appendix and include priority actions. Planning and implementation of this sort is a major step toward creating a more climate resilient future for Swansboro.

CONNECT COMMUNITY.NEW AND EXISTING DEVELOPMENT TO THE BROADER

Institute requirements that connect development to nearby amenities, open spaces, residential andq p y p pcommercial areas, and road networks by implementing the following strategies:»» Limit maximum cul-de-sac length, and then only allow if a future connection is not achievable.g y

Developing secondary connections between destinations is crucial to creating community and reducing p g ycongestion on major roadways.

»» Establish maximum block lengths, and require achievable stub-outs. Where stub-outs would require ag q qculvert or bridge, require the developer to pay fee-in-lieu for their portion of the future facility. Consider g q p p y p yalso adopting Appendix D of the NC Fire Code, which discusses access points, cul-de-sac length, and p g pp

»» Update pedestrian and bicycle plans to address acquisitions and requirements for easements for thesep p y p q qfacilities. Require new construction to connect to existing or planned facilities.

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Reviewed By: Town Manager 6/17/2020 Finance Director 6/17/2020 Town Clerk Town Attorney Date Action Approved by Board: Action if different from Recommended:

______________________________________________ Item To Be Considered: FY 2020/2021 Budget Ordinance, Tax Rate, Salary Schedule and Fee Schedule Board Meeting Date: June 22, 2020 Prepared By: Chris Seaberg, Town Manager Overview: The FY 2020-2021 Annual Budget was originally submitted on May 29, 2020. The budget was prepared in accordance with N.C.G.S. Chapter 159, the North Carolina Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act. As required, all funds within the budget are balanced, and all revenues and expenditures are identified for FY2020-2021.

The total budget is in the amount of $4,585,846 which represents a decrease of 18% from the FY 2019-2020 Amended Budget of $5,429,949. The tax rate is proposed to remain unchanged at $.35 per $100 valuation. The General Fund Budget for FY20/21 is balanced with $370,563 of fund balance.

The collection of residential and some commercial garbage and recycling will be managed through a contractual agreement approved by the Board on June 8, 2020 with GFL (Green for Life). The budget includes the increase to rates beginning July 1, 2020. The Fee Schedule reflects the same rate increase as shown below. In addition, the use of the Mobile AV/Sound Equipment Use fee of $50 and rental of the Municipal Park Concession Stand at $15/hour (in-town) and $25/hour (out of town) were removed from the Fee Schedule.

Current Solid Waste Fees New Solid Waste Fees effective July 1, 2020

$17.49/month residential $20.24/month residential $29.14/month commercial $33.79/month commercial *includes recycling and yard debris pickup The FY 20/21 Salary Schedule has been updated to reflect a 2.5% COLA increase. Background Attachment(s): FY 2020/2021 Budget Ordinance, Tax Rate, Salary Schedule, and Fee Schedule

Recommended Action: 1) Hold the Public Hearing; and 2) Motion to adopt FY 2020/2021 Budget Ordinance, Tax Rate, Salary Schedule, and Fee Schedule

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TOWN OF SWANSBORO BUDGET ORDINANCE

FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021

BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Swansboro,

North Carolina that the following ordinance be adopted to make appropriations and raise revenue for the current operations of the Town of Swansboro for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. SECTION 1. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021: Ad Valorem Tax……………………………………………. $1,773,964 Ad Valorem Tax prior years………………………………… $ 10,000 Penalties and Interest………………………………………... $ 5,000 Sales and Use Tax…………………………. ………………. $ 750,000 Powell Bill Funds…………………………………………… $ 82,342 County Funding (Fire)………………………………………. $ 170,995 Utility Franchise Taxes……………………………………… $ 230,000 Building Permit Fees………………………………………… $ 150,000 ABC Distribution……………………………………………. $ 37,000 Beer & Wine Tax……………………………………………. $ 14,000 Interest/Investments…………………………………………. $ 25,000 ONWASA Satellite Office Payment………………………… $ 35,000 Rental Fees/Leases…….……………………………………. $ 19,000 Festivals & Events…………………………………………… $ 46,450 Capital Reserve………………………………………………. $ 7 ,000 Loan Proceeds………………………………………………... $ 149,200 Appropriation from Fund Balance….……………………….... $ 370,563 Appropriation from Fund Balance-Powell Bill………………. $ 7,909 Other Revenues………………………………………………. $ 181,879 TOTAL REVENUES $ 4,065,302

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SECTION 2. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the expenses of the town government and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021: Governing Body…………………………………………………… $ 18,398 Administrative Services…………………….……………………. $ 407,353 Finance……………………………………………………………. $ 296,170 Legal………………………………………………………………. $ 37,000 Public Buildings…………………………………………………… $ 337,190 Fire Department…………………………………………………… $ 785,949 Permitting…………………………………………………………. $ 219,117 Police Department…………………………………………............. $ 1,027,736 Streets Municipal…………………………………………………... $ 178,571 Streets State Aid…………………………………………………… $ 90,251 Parks and Recreation………………………………………………. $ 285,363 Church Street Town Dock…………………………………………. $ 7,108 Emergency Management……………………………………………$ 1,125 Festivals & Events…………………………………………………. $ 90,451 Non-Departmental…………………………………………………. $ 283,520 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 4,065,302 SECTION 3. Revenues. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Solid Waste Enterprise Funds for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021: Solid Waste Fund…………………………………………… $ 390,970 SECTION 4. Expenditures. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Solid Waste Enterprise Funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021: Solid Waste Fund…………………………………………... $ 390,970 SECTION 5. Revenues. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Stormwater Enterprise Funds for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021: Stormwater Fund…………………………………………… $ 129,574

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SECTION 6. Expenditures. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Stormwater Enterprise Funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021:

Stormwater Fund…………………………………….………. $ 129,574

SECTION 7. General Fund Capital Reserve. The amounts for the Capital Reserve Fund Account #13 for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 are as follows; Transfer out………………………………………………….. $ 7,000 SECTION 8. Debt Service. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the annual debt service payments for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021are as follows;

Town Hall…………………………………………………...... $ 72,863

Fire Truck……………………………………………….……. $ 11,861 Public Safety Building……………………………………....... $ 46,192 Sleeping Quarters-PSB………………………….……….……. $ 29,860 New Fire Truck………………………………………………... $ 47,512 Equipment/Police Vehicles……………………………………. $ 51,783 Grapple Truck…………………………………………………..$ 32,583 Town Hall Generator…………………………...........................$ 15,333

TOTAL DEBT SERVICE $307,987 SECTION 9. Capital Projects. The FY 2020-21 budget ordinance hereby

authorizes the following capital improvement projects:

A. Waterfront Plan Implementation Project: Fund # 24………. $ 547,818 B. Municipal Park Improvements Project: Fund #57…………. $ 295,404

SECTION 10. Tax Rate. There is hereby levied for the fiscal year 2020-2021 a tax at the rate of $0.35 on each one hundred dollars ($100) assessed valuation of property located within the Town of Swansboro as listed as of January 1, 2020, for the purpose of raising revenue in the General Fund Section 1 of this ordinance.

SECTION 11. The Town Manager (Budget Officer) and the Finance Director

are hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund as contained herein under the following conditions:

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A. He/She may transfer amounts between objects of expenditures within a department without limitation and without a report being required.

B. He/She may transfer amounts between departments within the same fund. An official report must be made at the next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners.

C. He/She may utilize appropriations contained in the contingencies or emergency fund appropriations, as needed without limitation and without a report being required.

D. He/She may transfer amounts between funds, with prior approval by the Governing Board in an amendment to the Budget Ordinance.

E. He/She may transfer funds from reserve funds, up to $20,000 per purpose, to meet current needs for the purpose for which such funds are being held in reserve provided that a report of such transfers be made no later than the next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners.

F. He/She may make interfund loans as necessary to meet cash flow needs. They may make advances to the various funds for working capital purposes, without additional approval from the Town Board.

SECTION 12. Fee Schedule. The Town of Swansboro Schedule of Fees for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, amended from the Schedule of Fees for the previous fiscal year, is hereby adopted by reference. In addition, Policy No. 10 reflects the Board of Commissioner’s ability to waive permit related and/or annexation fees in exchange for voluntary annexation and is hereby adopted by reference.

SECTION 13. Solid Waste Fees. The Town of Swansboro Solid Waste Fees for Fiscal Year 2020-2021, amended from the Solid Waste Fees for the previous fiscal year, is hereby adopted by reference.

SECTION 13. Copies of this budget ordinance shall be furnished to the Town Manager (Budget Officer), Finance Director, Town Clerk and the Tax Supervisor for their direction to carry out their duties.

SECTION 14. This ordinance shall become effective on July 1, 2020, following its adoption, this 22nd day of June 2020.

ATTEST: TOWN OF SWANSBORO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ________________________ ______________________________ Paula W. Webb, Town Clerk John Davis, Mayor

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GRADE HIRING RATE

PROBATION MIDPOINT MAXIMUM

3 20,639.10$ 21,671.06$ 25,788.56$ 30,946.27$

4 21,671.01$ 22,754.56$ 27,077.93$ 32,493.51$

5 22,755.15$ 23,892.91$ 28,432.56$ 34,119.07$

6 23,892.51$ 25,087.14$ 29,853.69$ 35,824.43$

7 25,087.59$ 26,341.97$ 31,346.94$ 37,616.33$

8 26,341.47$ 27,658.54$ 32,913.67$ 39,496.40$

9 27,658.60$ 29,041.53$ 34,559.42$ 41,471.30$

10 29,041.21$ 30,493.27$ 36,286.99$ 43,544.39$

11 30,493.69$ 32,018.37$ 38,101.87$ 45,722.24$

12 32,018.34$ 33,619.26$ 40,006.92$ 48,008.30$

13 33,619.52$ 35,300.50$ 42,007.59$ 50,409.11$

14 35,300.61$ 37,065.64$ 44,108.11$ 52,929.73$

15 37,066.03$ 38,919.33$ 46,314.00$ 55,576.81$

16 38,919.12$ 40,865.08$ 48,629.44$ 58,355.33$

17 40,865.40$ 42,908.67$ 51,061.32$ 61,273.58$

18 42,908.22$ 45,053.63$ 53,613.82$ 64,336.59$

19 45,053.15$ 47,305.81$ 56,293.91$ 67,552.69$

20 47,305.68$ 49,670.96$ 59,108.45$ 70,930.14$

21 49,671.41$ 52,154.98$ 62,064.43$ 74,477.31$

22 52,154.77$ 54,762.51$ 65,167.39$ 78,200.86$

23 54,762.38$ 57,500.50$ 68,425.59$ 82,110.71$

24 57,500.94$ 60,375.99$ 71,847.42$ 86,216.91$

25 60,375.99$ 63,394.79$ 75,439.80$ 90,527.76$

26 63,420.15$ 66,591.16$ 79,243.48$ 95,092.17$

27 66,565.51$ 69,893.79$ 83,173.60$ 99,808.33$

28 69,893.29$ 73,387.95$ 87,331.67$ 104,798.00$

29 73,387.51$ 77,056.89$ 91,697.69$ 110,037.23$

30 77,057.05$ 80,909.90$ 96,282.78$ 115,539.34$

Attest:

Town of Swansboro

Salary Schedule 2020-21

This Salary Schedule was hereby adopted by the Board of Commissioners in regular session on June

22, 2020 which reflects the approved 2.50% COLA for the 2020/2021 fiscal year.

John Davis, Mayor Paula Webb, Assistant Manager/Town Clerk

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Town of Swansboro Schedule of Fees

Fiscal Year 2020-2021

Adopted June 22, 2020

Effective July 1, 2020

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES

New Construction (including modular construction & additions, but not trades)

Single Family and Duplexes $.29/sq ft

Multi-Family $.32/sq ft

Plumbing (including renovations and repairs) $ .13/sq ft

Mechanical (including renovations and repairs, and ductwork) $ .13/sq ft

Electrical (including renovations and repairs) $ .13/sq ft

Temporary Pole $60.00

Porches, Decks, Garages, and Accessory Buildings $.13/sq ft

(If over 12ft in any direction; over 144 sq ft)

(Less than 12ft in any direction or 144 sq ft, zoning and tie-down permit and inspection required)

Renovations & Repairs $ .13/sq ft

(Building Only) (Not Additions - see New Construction)

Manufactured Homes (includes CO)

Single Wide $175.00

Double Wide $225.00

Triple Wide $275.00

Sidewalk Inspection for Residence $ 60.00

Driveway Inspection $ 60.00

Fence Inspection $ 60.00

Home Owners Recovery Fund $ 10.00

Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance $100.00

Temporary Residential Storage Unit (PODS) No charge

Minimum Permit Fee $ 60.00

Any work which begins without or prior purchase of any permit Double permit fees

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES

New Construction (including modular construction & additions, but not trades)

Assembly (A-1, 2, 3, 4) $0.55/sq ft

Business $0.45/sq ft

Educational $0.53/sq ft

Factory (F-1, F-2) $0.25/sq ft

High Hazard (H-1, 2, 3, 4, 5) $0.45/sq ft

Institutional (I-1, 2, 3, 4) $0.55/sq ft

Mercantile $0.27/sq ft

$0.55/sq ft >40,000 sq ft

Hotels & Group Care (R-1, R-4) $0.48/sq ft

Storage (S-1, S-2) $0.25 sq ft

Utility $0.25/sq ft

Plumbing (including renovations and repairs) $.13/ sq ft

$0.26/sq ft >40,000 sq ft

Mechanical (including renovations and repairs $.13 /sq ft

and ductwork) $0.26/sq ft >40,000 sq ft

Electrical (including renovations and repairs $.13/sq ft

$0.26/sq ft >40,000 sq ft


Renovations & Repairs of Building only $.13/sq ft

Gas Pumps/Storage Tank/Mech. Equip/Gas Appliances & Equipment $ 60.00/unit

Freezers and cooler change-out $ 60.00/unit

Sidewalk Inspection $ 60.00

$120.00 >40,000 sq ft

Driveway Inspection $ 60.00

$120.00 >40,000 sq ft

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Fence Inspection $ 60.00

$120.00 >40,000 sq ft

Building Sprinkler System (new construction) $.07/sq ft

$0.14/sq ft >40,000 sq ft

Head Replacement $ 60.00/head

Repair $ .13/linear ft

Mobile Home Park (new) Pedestal $ 60.00/lot

Commercial Exhaust Hoods (each) $150.00

Portable Storage Containers or Structures (site placement inspection) $ 60.00

Mobile Construction Site Containers No charge

Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance $100.00

$500.00 >40,000 sq ft

Minimum Permit Fee $ 60.00

Any work which begins without or prior purchase of any permit Double permit fees

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OTHER BUILDING AND PLANNING FEES

Zoning Certification/Verification Letter $25.00

Site Setback Verification $60.00

(All buildings, additions, swimming pools and accessory buildings) $150.00 >40,000 sq ft

Landscaping Verification $60.00

$150.00 >40,000 sq ft

Parking Lot Inspections $1.50/space

$150.00 >40,000 sq ft

Parking Lot Plan Review $75.00

$150.00 >40,000 sq ft

Curb Cut $60.00

$150.00 >40,000 sq ft

Flood Development Permit $60.00

$150.00 >40,000 sq ft


$150.00 >40,000 sq ft

Temporary Building Power $60.00

$150.00 >40,000 sq ft

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $100.00

$200.00 >40,000 sq ft

Special Inspections $125.00

$250.00 >40,000 sq ft

Roof Repair $ 60.00 Residential

$120.00 Commercial

Gas Piping $ 60.00

Alternative Sidewalk Contribution in lieu of Construction $55.00/linear foot of frontage

(Waiver approved by Town Manager) along a public street or

highway (excluding driveways)

Electrical Service Change $100.00

(Meter base, service panel)

Electrical service meter (accessory building) $125.00

Permits issued to the Town of Swansboro Government No charge

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Demolition $100.00 House/Commercial

$ 60.00 Mobile Home

Docks, bulkheads, jetties, boat lift (w/o electric) etc. $125.00

(request must include a copy of the CAMA permit for the file.)

Mobile Temporary office $125.00

(including electrical)

Moving building (over 16’ wide or requiring a blue light escort) $250.00

Mechanical unit change-out/per unit (unit only/no duct work) $ 60.00

Billboard Application $500.00

Re-inspection Fee (per trip) $60.00

Signs $1.25/sq ft per viewable side

($60.00 minimum)

>40,000 sq ft Double Fees

Temporary Signs $1.25/sf

Sign Impoundment Fee/Penalty First occasion $1/square foot

Second occasion $5/square foot

Third and additional occasions $10/square foot

>40,000 sq ft Double Fees for all occasions

A.L.E. (Alcohol License) application compliance certification $ 60.00

>40,000 sq ft Double Fees

Required Fire Prevention Inspection (Including New Businesses)

Retail/Office/Restaurants/Others Not Listed $100.00

Hotel/Assemblies/Education $200.00

Day Care, Nursing Care, Group Home Inspections $100.00 (annually)

Late Charge if not paid by due date + $15.00 for each 30 days

or portion thereof after

due date

Fire Alarm Testing $125/system

Hydrant Testing $65.00/hydrant

Fire Suppression System $150.00

$25.00 three-month inspection

(high-volume, 24/hr., charbroil,

wok, etc.)

Permit Revision 10% of permit cost

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Flood Zone Certification Letter $ 25.00

Cell Tower (new) $500.00

Cell Tower (co-location: antennae) $300.00

Any work which begins without or prior purchase of the appropriate permit double permit fees.

Fees for permits issued for projects which do not start within 6 months may

be refunded minus 15% service fee.

The Building Permit must accompany the application for the refund.

SUBDIVISION FEES

Minor Subdivision (7 lots or less) Application fee $200.00

Major Subdivision (8 lots or more) Application fee:

Less than 1 Acre:

Sketch Plan Review $ 250.00

Preliminary Review $250.00 + $10.00 per lot

Final Review $250.00 + $10.00 per lot

1 Acre to 5 Acres:

Sketch Plan Review $300.00



6 to 10 Acres:

Sketch Plan Review $350



11 to 20 Acres:




21 to 40 Acres:




Over 40 Acres:




Recombination/Exempt Subdivision Certifications $ 50.00

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Subdivision Infrastructure Guarantee Verification (by Engineer) Engineer’s charge for

services rendered

Subdivision Infrastructure Compliance Inspections Engineer’s charge for services

rendered

Subdivision Infrastructure Re-inspections $ 10.00/lot

Proof Roll Inspection $250.00

Proof Roll Re-inspection $100.00

SUBDIVISION RECREATION DEDICATION/FEES FORMULA

Land Area Required Number of lots X .025 acres X density multiplier = Area Required (acres) Density multipliers: Average acres/lot Density multiplier [Avg. Lot Size]

0.00-0.15 1.4 [0,000-6,534]

0.16-0.24 1.2 [6,970-10,454]

0.25-0.49 1.0 [10,890-21,344]

0.50-0.99 0.9 [21,780-43,124]

1.01 + 0.8 [43,560 +]

Payment in Lieu of Dedication Average Tax Value Per Acre (final plat) X Area Required = Payment Required

Alternative Payment Per Lot Option: Density Multiplier Amount

1.4 $840

1.2 $720

1.0 $600

0.9 $540

0.8 $480

Notes:

1. “Break even” valuation for formula vs. alternative payment is $24,000 per acre.

2. The Town Board may (but is not required) to give credit for private, on-site recreational facilities,

depending on the nature and level of services, up to 50% (maximum) of the land area or fees

required (see ordinance for details).

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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FEES* * Plus Actual Costs – the fee covers the cost to review

however, fees do not include actual costs for postage, recording, advertisement, etc.

Land Use Plan Amendments* $400.00

Street Abandonment Request* $300.00

Street Name Change* $100.00

Request for UDO/Ordinance Change* $400.00

Re-zoning Application Fee* $400.00

Appeal of Code Enforcement Interpretation* $400.00

Voluntary Annexation* $350 Waiver Only By BOC

(See Incentive Policy)

Special Use Permit Application Fee* $400.00

Analysis Special Use Yearly Inspection* No Charge

Variance Application Fee* $400.00

Subdivision Variance Fee* $400.00

Site Plan Review* $300.00/acre or portion thereof

Revision of Approved Site Plan* $150.00

Traffic Impact Analysis Review Fee* Based on Hourly Contracted

Engineering Rate

Historic District COA Application Fee* $50.00

Historic District Minor Work Application Fee* No Charge/Permit Required

COA Extension or Amendment Request* $ 50.00

Driveway Permit* $ 55.00

Right-of-Way Excavation and Encroachment* $ 50.00

(Civil penalties apply for failure to obtain permit - Reference Town Code 93.028)

Remedy of Nuisance Violation* 1st offense: $150.00 or actual cost incurred by Town,

(offenses within one calendar year) whichever is greater plus $25.00 administrative fee

2nd offense: $225.00 or actual cost incurred by Town,

whichever is greater plus $25.00 administrative fee

3rd offense: $350.00 or actual cost incurred by Town,

whichever is greater plus $25.00 administrative fee

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SOLID WASTE COLLECTION

Garbage Collection (Residential) $17.49 $20.24/month

(Commercial) $29.19 $33.79/month

Note: Commercial establishments may request property review to determine whether they

qualify of waste and recycling carts – Residential and Commercial (if qualify) may receive

up to 3 carts each, but carts may not be switched out. The fee provides 1 waste cart and 1

recycling cart. The solid waste contract does not provide for citizen/business to get 2

recycling carts in lieu of 1 waste and 1 recycling cart. The fee for additional carts is

$17.49 $20.24 for Residential and $29.19 $33.79 for Commercial.

STORMWATER UTILITY FEE

Residential Tier

I sq ft (up to 1,000) $2.00/month

II sq ft (1,001-1,794) $3.50/month

III sq ft (1,795-2,669) $3.75/month

IV sq ft (2,670-3,544) $4.00/month

V sq ft (>3,545) $4.25/month

Commercial Tier

Minimum Fee $4.25/month or .01/Square Foot whichever is greater.

Example 10,000 SF of impervious surface = $8.33/month

Note:

A credit for one month shall be applied if payments are made in advanced of quarterly

installments (i.e. lump sum for total annual fee during the first billing in July) for both

commercial and residential parcels. Residential and Commercial parcels that implement

methods to reduce impacts of runoff shall be eligible for an additional one month’s credit

(See Credit Manual for Stormwater Fees for detail). An application must be filed with the

Public Works Director consistent with credit manual adopted by the Board of

Commissioners.

BEER & WINE LICENSE TAX SCHEDULE

BEER & WINE DEALERS [NCGS 18-69, 18-74, 105-113.79]

(a) On premises, retail (BEER)

(b) Off premises, retail (BEER)

(c) On premises, retail (WINE)

(d) Off premises, retail (WINE)

(c) Wholesale dealers

If both wholesale of beer and wine on same license

$15.00

$ 5.00

$15.00

$10.00

$37.50

$62.50

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MISCELLANEOUS FEES Request Copies of Public Information 8x11 $0.25 per page

8x14 $0.35 per page

11x17 $0.50 per page

Color copies $1.00/page (any size)

Request Copies of Tapes/CDs of Various Town Meetings $5.00 per Tape/CD

Compact Disc copies of Town Documents $5.00 each

Fax Services $1.00/sheet local

$1.50/sheet long distance

Express Research Service (under 24 hours) $10.00/hr

Certificate of Convenience Application $100.00 + cost of public notice

(Taxi Cabs & Mobile Ice Cream Vendors)

Return Check Fee $ 30.00

Credit Card Convenience Fee 2.5% of actual charge

Duplicate copy of Privilege License (beer/wine) $ 5.00

Fingerprinting $ 5.00

Police Reports $ 5.00

Golf Cart Registration Application $ 25.00

Re-inspections for initially failed golf cart inspections $ 10.00

Replacement of lost registration stickers for golf carts $ 5.00

Special Detail/Extra-duty Police Services Police Officers $ 25.50/hr

Police Supervisors $ 35.25/hr

MEETING ROOM RENTAL FEES

Old Town Hall Assembly Room/502 Church St. Town Hall Board Room/601 W. Corbett Ave.

Resident/Non-Resident Resident/Non-Resident

Facility Use Fee $75/hour $100/hour $100/hour $125/hour

Kitchen/Multi-Use Space $25/hour $50/hour NA

Attendant Fee $15/hr. $15/hr.

Damage Deposit $50 $50

Mobile AV/Sound Equipment Use $50

Refunds for Event Cancellations

Cancellation at least 14 days in advance Full refund

Cancellation at least 48 hours in advance Facilities Use fee, less 2 hours use fee

Cancellation less than 48 hours in advance No refund

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PARK FACILITIES FEES

Facility In-Town Resident Out-of-Town Resident

Municipal Park

Municipal Park Tennis Courts $10/hour $15/hour

Municipal Park Basketball Courts $10/hour $15/hour

Municipal Park Large Picnic Shelter $15/hour $25/hour

Municipal Park Medium Picnic Shelter $10/hour $15/hour

Municipal Park Concession Stand $15/hour $25/hour

Municipal Park Athletic Fields $20/hour $30/ hour

Riverview Park

Riverview Park Small Picnic Shelter $10/hr $15/hr

Riverview Park Large Covered Deck $25/hour $40/hour

Downtown Pavilion

Downtown Park Bandstand/Pavilion (2 hour minimum required) $50/hour $75/hour

Pirates Den Park

Pirates Den Park Large Picnic Shelter $15/hour $25/hour

Pineland Park

Pineland Park Picnic Shelter $15/hour $25/hour

Parks Open Space/Church Street Gazebo Usage Permit $25 $40

Permit with Reservation

Any item being brought into the park $10 $15

(i.e: additional grill, tent, inflatable, DJ)

Ice with Reservation $5 $5

Town Dock at Church Street $1.50 per ft./per night $5 Power $35/Pump out Special Event Permit $100

Dog Park Registration

Residents No Fee

Non-Resident 1st Dog $15/year Additional Dog $10 per additional dog

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Fitness Membership Fees

Resident Non-Resident

Daily Pass $5 $10

Weekly Pass $20 $40

Monthly Individual Pass $30 $60

Monthly Family Pass $40 $80

Annual Membership

Individual $75 $150

Family $125 $250

**Annual Membership after Aug 1

Individual $40 $75

Family $60 $125

Town of Swansboro Employees

Individual/Family Free Free

Rentals Fees

Resident Non Resident

Swansboro Recreation Center:

Damage Deposit $50 $50

Lounge/Game Room $20/hr $40/hr

Recreation Classroom $20/hr $40/hr

Multipurpose/Arts and Crafts Room $30/hr $50/hr

i. Kitchen Use $10/hr $20/hr

Ice Machine Use with Rental $5 $5

Permit for Outside Items (i.e.- grill, tent) $10 $15

Additional Staff Hours $15/hr $15/hr

ii. (for reservations outside of normal operating hours)

Program registration fees and event fees are determined by type and residency.

Instructors using space in parks are required to partner with the Parks & Recreation Dept. or reserve space.

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__________________________________________________________ Item To Be Considered: Text Amendment Chapter 92: Nuisances; Helath, Weeds and Refuse Board Meeting Date: June 22, 2020 Prepared By: Jennifer Ansell, Planner Overview: The Town Code of Ordinances, Chapter 92, Nuisances; Health, Weeds and Refuse, currently requires the Town to wait 15 days after the receipt of the certified mail notice by the property owner before taking enforcement action. Our experience has been that this proof of delivery can be delayed weeks or months from the date of the original notice if it is unclaimed or if it is unable to be forwarded to another address. The amendment proposes that we change the language to “from the date” of the written notice and allow a regular mail notice in addition to the certified mail notice required to expedite enforcement action. It would also allow the Town to post the property to give notice if the mailed notice is returned. Action Needed: Approve or Deny Ordinance 2020-O9. Attachments Proposed Ordinance 2020-O9

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ORDINANCE 2020-O9 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWN CODE OF ORDINANCES

TO CLARIFY THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR NUISANCE VIOLATIONS

BE IT ORDAINED by the Town of Swansboro Board of Commissioners that the Town Code of Ordinances, Chapter 92, Nuisances; Health, Weeds and Refuse, is amended as follows: § 92.27 NOTICE TO ABATE. Upon a determination that the conditions constituting a public nuisance exist, the Town Manager shall notify by certified mail and regular mail, the owner, occupant or person in possession of the premises in question of the conditions constituting the public nuisance and shall order the prompt abatement thereof within 15 days from the receipt of the date of the written notice. In the event that the written notice is returned to the Town undelivered, the Town may provide notice by posting the notice on the property for 15 days. § 92.28 HEARING. Within seven days from the receipt of the date of the notice provided for in § 92.27 above, the owner, occupant or person in possession of the premises may request a hearing before the Town Board of Commissioners. The Town Manager shall fix a time for the hearing and the initial abatement order shall be temporarily suspended pending the hearing. At the hearing, the individual affected by the order shall be given the opportunity to present evidence to refute the findings which supported the abatement order. Upon completion of the hearing, the Town Board shall consider the evidence before them and shall either revoke the initial order, issue a final order which differs from the initial order or reinstate the initial order as a final abatement order. § 92.29 REMOVAL BY TOWN.

(2) No hearing is requested or held, and the person having been ordered to abate the public nuisance fails, neglects or refuses to abate or remove the condition constituting the nuisance within 15 days from the receipt of the date of the order.

§ 92.30 COST INCURRED BY OWNER. The actual cost incurred by the town, or the fee as prescribed in the Town of Swansboro Schedule of Fees, whichever is greater, in removing or otherwise remedying a public nuisance, and any administrative fees applicable, shall be charged to the owner of the lot or parcel of land, and it shall be the duty of the Town Manager, or his designee, to mail a statement of the charges to the owner or other person in possession of the premises with instructions that the charges are due and payable within 30 days from the receipt thereof date of the statement. § 92.31 UNPAID CHARGES BECOME A LIEN. In the event the charges for the removal or abatement of a public nuisance are not paid within 30 days after the receipt date of a statement of charges as provided for in § 92.30 of this subchapter, the charges shall become a lien upon the land or premises where the public nuisance existed and shall be collected as unpaid taxes as provided in G.S. § 160A-193.

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The amendment is effective upon adoption of this Ordinance. Adopted this 22 day of June 2020. Town of Swansboro Board of Commissioners ________________________________________________ John Davis, Mayor ATTEST: Paula W. Webb, Assistant Manager/Town Clerk

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TOWN OF SWANSBORO

FINANCIAL REPORT (AS OF MAY 31,2020)

REVENUES

EXPENDITURES

LOAN PAYMENTS

INVESTMENTS

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TOWN OF SWANSBORO

REVENUES/EXPENDITURES

TWO YEAR COMPARISON

(AS OF MAY 31, 2020)

GENERAL FUND

ENCUMBRANCES INCLUDEDTotal Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures (-$44,835)56

TOWN OF SWANSBORO


TWO YEAR COMPARISON

(AS OF MAY 31, 2020)

(ACTUAL)

GENERAL FUND

(ENCUMBRANCES NOT INCLUDED)Total Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures $139,962

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DEPT. BUDGET(PAID YEAR TO DATE)

ACTUAL

(PURCHASE ORDERS)

ENCUMBERED BALANCE

SPENT %

May 31, 2020

GOVERNING BODY 35,366 27,258 3,169 86.0%

ADMIN SERVICES 412,611 323,346 16,740 82.4%

FINANCE 241,031 207,608 1,011 86.6%

LEGAL 31,000 29,868 - 96.3%

PUBLIC BUILDINGS 483,473 432,427 22,511 94.1%

FIRE 740,435 504,236 51,533 75.1%

PERMITTING 219,334 145,321 13 66.3%

POLICE 1,015,125 862,241 18,436 86.8%

PUBLIC WORKS-STREETS 268,149 134,169 6,026 52.3%

POWELL BILL-STREETS 96,985 89,349 7,500 99.9%

PARKS & RECREATION 285,192 209,032 25,068 82.1%

CHURCH STREET DOCK 6,348 4,047 - 63.8%

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 356,206 304,664 28,438 93.5%

FESTIVALS & EVENTS 87,825 82,591 925 95.1%

NON DEPARTMENTAL 508,602 457,239 3,445 90.6%

TOTAL 4,787,682 3,813,396 184,815 83.5%

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TOWN OF SWANSBORO


TWO YEAR COMPARISON

(AS OF MAY 31, 2020)

STORMWATER ENTERPRISE FUND

ENCUMBRANCES INCLUDEDTotal Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures $11,63659

TOWN OF SWANSBORO


TWO YEAR COMPARISON

(AS OF MAY 31, 2020)

SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND

ENCUMBRANCES INCLUDEDTotal Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures $16,26660

DEBT

SERVICE

TOWN OF SWANSBORO

LOAN REPORT

(AS OF MAY 31, 2020)

Item Principal

Balance

Interest

Rate

End Date Annual Debt

Service

Town Hall/Tanker $602,591 2.69 03/21/2028 $84,724

Public Safety Facility $200,000 2.58 12/22/2024 $47,224

Fire Truck $306,554 2.08 11/01/2026 $47,512

Equipment/Vehicles $100,731 1.87 11/01/2021 $51,783

Sleeping Quarters $175,000 2.43 12/14/2026 $30,467

Total Debt $1,384,876 $261,710

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BANKBALANCE INTEREST RATE

First Citizens Bank $67,073 .01%

NC CMT-General $585,894 .20%

NC CMT-Term $2,475,206 .50%

TOWN OF SWANSBORO

CASH & INVESTMENTS REPORT

(AS OF MAY 31, 2020)

CASH & INVESTMENTS

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Any Questions

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______________________________________________ Item To Be Considered: Future Agenda Topics Board Meeting Date: June 22, 2020 Prepared By: Paula Webb – Assistant Manager/Town Clerk The purpose of this memo is to provide the Board with matters that staff anticipates/proposes for upcoming meetings. It should be noted that these items are tentatively scheduled for the specified monthly agenda but are subject to change due to preparation of materials, public notice requirements, etc. In providing this memo each month, we hope it will also provide opportunity for the Board to introduce items of interest and subsequent direction for placement on future agendas, which will allow staff the opportunity to plan accordingly. Proposed for July 13 Agenda ⁕ Swansgate Preliminary Plat Amendment ⁕ Wetlands/Rick Savage/President of the Carolina Wetlands Association – originally scheduled for March 23, delayed due to COVID-19 Crisis Future Agenda Items ⁕ Shipwrights Point Acceptance ⁕ Hazard Mitigation Plan Revisions ⁕ Friend of the Court (amicus brief) opportunity – Seismic Airgun Blasting ⁕ JUMPO Boundary Expansion – Draft MOU ⁕ Walmart Entrance Annexation ⁕ Sub-committee designations for Strategic Plan Implementation ⁕ Further LUP Review/Amendments ⁕ Chamber/Cigar Shop Lease Revisions ⁕ Stormwater Discussion ⁕ Text Amendments – Occupancy Tax ⁕ Comprehensive Transportation Plan Revisions ⁕ Gateway Plan Discussion/Town Limits Beautification ⁕ Sign Amendments – referred back to Planning Board ⁕ Text Amendments – R/A Zoning Uses – referred back to Planning Board ⁕ Text Amendments – compliance with 160D – No later than January 1, 2021- may be delayed until August 1, 2021 Presentations

⁕ ONWASA Update ⁕ SHS Swim Team Recognition – Mayor checking level of accomplishments ⁕ SMS Wrestler State Championship Recognition – still waiting on information from Coach Starlin ⁕ COVID 19 Response Recognitions – Direction on scheduling requested ⁕ SHS Teacher of the Year Recognitions – Direction on scheduling requested

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MANAGER’S REPORT

Period: April 16, 2020 – June 15, 2020 Submitted By: Chris Seaberg, Town Manager

1. Town Projects/Initiatives Update

Updates on Town Projects/Initiatives. Items will be removed after noting their

completion.

• Wayfinding Signs – Town staff provided NCDOT staff, at their request, additional

encroachment agreement information on February 25, 2020. Once we receive

approval of the encroachment agreement, we intend of proceeding with the

installation of the signs.

• Duke Energy Project Replacing/Adding LED Lighting at Public Facilities –

Town staff is finalizing arrangements with Duke Energy for the installation of new

units at various Public Facilities. A summary is as follows:

o Bicentennial Park (North): Lights Installed

o Bicentennial Park (South): Lights Installed

o The Pug: Lights installed

o Fish House Dock: Duke will add 2 new units at this site. The units will be

the “Mitchell” style, which has a more historical look than the traditional

styles. We had to restructure the plan for the light installation at this location

due to the lack of easements (see picture below)

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The new proposal is shown in the picture below

o Riverview Park: Duke will replace 3 and move 1 unit at this location. They

will also add 3 additional units. The units will be the “Mitchell” style, which

has a more historical look than the traditional styles. We are proceeding with

this project under an easement granted in February 2004 (BK2198 Page 927).

This portion of this project should be complete within a month.

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o Ward Shore: Duke will replace 2 units at this location. They will also add 2

additional units. The units will be the “Mitchell” style, which has a more

historical look than the traditional styles. This portion of the project is still in

the planning stage.

o Swansboro Recreation Center: Lights installed

o Pineland Park: Light installed

o Pirate’s Den Park: Lights instsalled

• Lease Agreement Updates:

o The Lease agreement between the Town and Swansboro Area Chamber of

Commerce, Inc. (203 Church Street) was signed by both parties before the

end of December after being approved by the Board on December 10, 2019.

Instructions provided was for staff to establish a 1-year agreement with the

understanding that discussions take place on the Chamber providing staffing

on the weekends to qualify for the suggested discounts ($177.88 per month).

An initial meeting between myself Executive Director Mike McHugh took

place on December 23, 2019. Correspondences after December have been

through email correspondences mostly due to shelter in place mandates.

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A review of the April 12, 2012 minutes of the Swansboro Tourism

Development Authority further mandates weekend staffing being provided by

the Chamber. In their discussion with contracting with the Chamber for

marketing, the minutes states the following:

“…Dr. Siegel informed that two-thirds of the tourism funds were available

for marketing. Currently, the Chamber of Commerce office was open

Monday-Friday. During tourist season, she suggested that the Chamber

Office needed to be open for visitors and entertained the idea of the

authority funding the office being open during tourist season on weekends,

festivals, and holidays from 10-2…If agreeable, the authority would pay

the Chamber office, who would hire staff to run the office during the peak

times...”

The meeting minutes express the need for a signed contract between both

entities but staff cannot find if that took place or not.

As a result of the shelter in place mandates, the Chamber has requested

forgiveness of the April 2020 rent payment along with a $230 reduction for

May 2020 (They pay $490). They have also requested the Town consider a

new monthly rate of $200 from June 2020 through the end of the lease

agreement (December 31, 2020). They further request the Town to consider

the rental agreement to be month-to-month versus an obligation through the

end of 2020. The Chamber would like the terms and lease amount to remain

through 2021.

o further justify the required weekend staffing, staff research At the December

10, 2019 meeting the Board approved the 1 year lease reminder, the Board

conveyed a desire to Per TDA meeting minutes, an established weekend

schedule for the visitor’s center was arranged with the Swansboro Area

Chamber of Commerce in exchange for the management funds provided the

authority. We intend on using that arrangement for the long-term lease

agreement.

I have been in contact with the Chambers Executive Director to discuss their

requests. I am hoping to sit down with him sometime during the week of the

June 22nd.

o The Lease agreement between the Town and the Swansboro Historical

Association (502 Church Street) was signed by both parties before the end

of December. The lease agreement is valid until December 31, 2020. There

will be consideration for future years but there is a desire on both sides to get

a better understanding how One Harbor Church proceeds with their project.

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o The Lease agreement between the Town and Georges El-Asmar of George’s

Cigar Shop (106 Church Street) was signed by both parties before the end

of December. Mr. El-Asmar has requested extending his lease agreement for

a total of 5 years. I see no conflicts with his request, but the Town would

need to ensure that a public notice is advertised at least 30-days in advance to

considering anything over a 1-year lease agreement per NCGS 160A-272

• National Park Service Funds for Historic Structures: Amelia Dees-Killette has

been in contact with Historic Preservation Specialist John Wood and Adrienne

Berney NCDNCR Outreach Coordinator about the Emmerton School/Methodist

Church/ Old Town Hall building (502 Church Street) qualifying for this fund

(https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/interiors-national-park-service-provides-478-

million-assistance-communities-impacted). She did receive positive feedback on tis

in December 2019 and the Town should start conversing with the State on this early

this year.

• Sidewalk Projects: At their December 5, 2019 meeting, the NC Board of

Transportation approved a funding request from NCDOT Division 3 in the amount of

$366,668.00. This funding is for the following project(s) and is intended to be

partnered with $116,634 of Town reserve funds labeled for sidewalks as listed in

amended Resolution 2019-R9 adopted August 13, 2019:

o Sidewalk installation along NC-24 (Corbett Ave) from SR 1511 (Hammocks

Beach Rd) to SR 1514 (Phillips Loop Rd); Old Hammocks Beach Rd from SR

1513 (Deer Island Rd) to existing sidewalk near Fredericks Ln; SR 1511

(Hammocks Beach Rd) from Moore’s BBQ sidewalk to Park Place Dr.

This action is the approval of funds only. A vote to authorize these funds will take

place at a later date. Under this arrangement, NCDOT will design and install the

sidewalks under their NPDS permit covering any stormwater requirements.

The funding for this project through the State is with contingency funds approved by

the State Board of Transportation under their “Small Construction” category. That

category is funded their Highway Fund (see below).

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• Additional Parking Lot at Municipal Park: Work on this project started in late

February with an anticipated completion around Late June to early July 2020. Please

note that the sizable rain falls that the town has experienced through the months of May

and June have significantly delayed this project.

• Traffic Light Synchronization Project: Town staff sent a request (letter attached) to

NC Department of Transportation Division 3 on February 20, 2020 requesting

consideration of traffic light synchronization along with video camera installations.

Assistant Manager Webb and I met with Chad Kimes and Caitlin Marks from NCDOT

Division 3 regarding the Town’s request on March 12, 2020. They informed us that

the installation of microwave antennas for better synchronization is currently taking

place. Once they are fully installed, the functionality of the lights should improve. We

will continue to monitor as this project progresses.

• Moore Street Docks: We anticipate finishing the Moore Street Dock repairs and

reinstallation by the end of June 2020.

• Swansboro ADA Plan: Town staff continues to work with our contractor, Stewart, to

finalize this plan. We will be having a Public Hearing on this matter in the new Fiscal

Year.

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• COVID-19: Staff has remained in contact with the various responsible entities

throughout this event. County contacts have been twice a week to ensure we are

proving as up-to-date information as possible.

• CAMA Access Grant Application: The Town submitted a CAMA Access Grant pre-

application in mid-May for the construction of a Boardwalk between Bicentennial Park

and Moore Street. If granted, our investment in the project will be 10% of the total

costs. Please see below a conceptual drawing of the plan. If we receive notification to

submit an official application, this will be adjustment to ensure all codes are followed.

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601 W. Corbett Avenue • Swansboro, NC 28584 • Phone: 910/326-4428 • Fax: 910/326-3101

Board of Commissioners John Davis, Mayor Frank Tursi, Mayor Pro Tem Patricia Turner, Commissioner Harry Pugliese, Commissioner Larry Philpott, Commissioner Laurent Meilleur, Commissioner

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Town Manager Christopher D. Seaberg

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Assistant Manager/Town Clerk Paula W. Webb, MMC-NCCMC [email protected]

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To: Swansboro Mayor and Commissioners and Citizens From: Christopher D. Seaberg, Town Manager Date: Monday, June 22, 2020 Subject: Emergency Operations Center Assessments Prior to my start with the Town, arrangements were made with Alex R. Wood, PE to perform an assessment on our Public Safety Building that also houses the Town’s Emergency Operations Center. My understanding of the purpose of the assessment was to determine what wind speeds that the building could withstand and still protect the staff inside. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING On November 8, 2019, Mr. Wood provided the Town with a document entitled “Observations of 609 West Corbett Street, Swansboro, NC” (attached for review). The document presented his observations, as a structural engineer, of the limitations of the Public Safety Building in its current state, along with some repairs to help improve its stability. Below is a screen shot of his executive summary, in which references numerous structural related factors that guild him in recommending that this facility not be used as an “Essential” building. Basically, stating that it will not withstand much beyond a Category 1 Hurricane.

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Mr. Wood stated in his conclusion of this document the following statement “…Given the critical importance and presumptive performance characteristics associated with "essential" building classifications, reliance upon this facility as a pre or post wind event operations center is not practical. While the 1989 portion of the overall building certainly has existed now for almost 30 years, it has not experienced a "direct" impact from a design wind event of 96 mph. The building at this address simply does not possess characteristics of an essential operations building expected to be in service during and after a severe high wind event.”

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Mr. Wood also provided the Town with a listing of recommended structural Improvements for on-going defects. Please note that installing such measures provides no amendment to his overall assessment of the Public Safety Building. TOWN HALL FACILITY We then contracted Mr. Wood to do a similar assessment on the Town Hall facility. On June 4, 2020, Mr. Wood provided the Town with a document entitled “Observations of 601 West Corbett Street, Swansboro, NC” (attached for review). The document presented his observations, as a structural engineer, of the limitations of the Town Hall Building in its current state, along with some repairs to help improve its stability. In his executive summary of this facility, he states “…The combined structure at this address should not be considered to have "essential building" wind performance design characteristics for a reliable severe weather operations center. Such critical facilities are intentionally designed with a minimum 15% wind load design increase and with component & cladding design factors of safety of 2.0 or more. Typical "normal use" design conditions generally allow for structural survival but with moderate to severe component & cladding damage. This can result in an unusable facility during and after severe to extreme design load exposure. Essential structures should be designed for structural survival with minimal component & cladding damage in order for the structure to remain in operation after design load exposure…” In his conclusion for this document he states “…Given the critical importance and presumptive performance characteristics associated with "essential" building classifications, reliance upon this facility as a pre or post wind event operations center is not practical. While the building certainly has existed for many decades, it has not experienced a "direct" impact from a true design wind event. The building at this address simply does not possess characteristics of an essential operations building expected to be in service during and after a severe high wind event. Essential structures should be designed for structural survival with minimal component & cladding damage in order for the structure to remain in operation after design load exposure.” Like his review of the Public Safety Building, Mr. Wood provided the Town with a listing of recommended structural Improvements for on-going defects. Please note that installing such measures provides no amendment to his overall assessment of the Town Hall. HURRICANE FLORENCE OBSERVATION As a side note, observations made during Hurricane Florence show that prolonged exposure of Category 1 winds (90 MPH at land fall) were devastating to the Public Safety Building. Age of the roof played a part in what damages occurred, but overall facility performance failed in some cases. MOVING FORWARD Moving forward will require both short-term and long-term goals. Both facilities provide some protection during a Category 1 event, but not much beyond that level. As stated on the side note above, even a Category 1 shows “kinks in the armor.”

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SHORT TERM GOALS The short-term goals would entail a realistic understanding of when is it OK to “hunker down” and when there will be too much anticipated exposure to the personnel doing their very best to protect the Town. LONG TERM GOALS For its long-term goals on this project, the Town should investigate the following scenarios:

1. The Town could plan a complete demolition of the Public Safety Facility and rebuild accordingly to the standards desired. Logistically, we would need to find alternate locations for both the Fire Department and Police Department during the work. Also, an assessment should be made to ensure that the available acreage is adequate for the Town’s needs 20-30 years down the road.

2. The Town could maintain the current facility similar to the format listed in “short-term goals” with the understanding that we plan on relocating the facility to a new parcel with room to expand and accommodate future needs. This would include property acquisition and proper facility design.

CONCLUSION Unfortunately, there is no quick fix to these problems. We are faced with a desire to provide the best available protection to our citizens while ensuring that our staff have similar protection. My honest opinion would be assess each event in the format listed in the short-term goals with a plan to acquire additional land to serve the immediate needs with the ability to expand when necessary.

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Observations of

601 W. Corbett Avenue, Swansboro, NC

By: Alex R. Wood, PE

325 Creedmoor Road Jacksonville, NC 28546

(910) 330-2374 [email protected]

Date:

4 June, 2020 preliminary - for review only

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Executive Summary 601 West Corbett Avenue in Swansboro consists of a mid-20th Century church building that has been converted into a municipal town hall. The building has several varied roof construction types, roof coverings, and wall construction types. The following summarizes each specific area identified in the aerial image shown below. "The Hexagonally Shaped Main Hall" The roof is constructed with inflexed glue laminated (glulam) timber arch frames and an asphalt shingle roof covering. This style of roof has variable roof pitch…areas with high slope and areas with low slope. Asphalt shingles on this style of roof located in a high wind zone are prone to tear off. There are glulam timber frames located at each vertex of the hexagon shaped room. They are partially enclosed by masonry wall construction near the floor. Further investigation into the frame-to-floor connections is recommended as water related glulam damage may

The Hexagonally Shaped Main Hall

The Hip Roof Main Administrative Area

The Flat Roofed Central Waiting Area (Including Reception and Restroom Areas

The Overall Building

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be hidden from view. I located one area of suspected glulam water damage near the floor on the north side of the room. The adjacent flat window sill may be a mechanism for water intrusion into this concealed location. "The Flat Roofed Central Waiting Area (Including Reception and Restroom Areas)" This area of the structure has a flat membrane roof. The HVAC mechanical units and sheet metal duct shrouds are mounted atop this roof area. The HVAC units are not mechanically fastened to the roof deck and therefore they can inflict serious damage to the roof when they get displaced by design level wind forces. The electrical conduit, elbows, and junction boxes are mounted/routed on the exterior of the roof and walls. Many of the these electrical elements are prone to wind damage because they are loose and poorly connected. This portion of the building also has a raised gable shaped clerestory style roof that is covered by asphalt shingles. The nailed ridge vent is prone to tear-off and to blowing rain water intrusion. The roof shingles also have edge and corner zone shingle installation practices that are not wind resistant. There is a significant amount of storefront glazing and windows that are susceptible to wind driven missile impact and subsequent failure. Such window and door breaches can significantly increase the pressurization within the building beyond it's intended wind design criteria. "The Hip Roof Main Administrative Area" This portion of the building has metal plate connected wood roof trusses and an asphalt shingle roof covering. This slope and shape of roof is an effective measure against high wind loads. The hip jack trusses, hip girder truss, and common trusses are anchored with identical metal hurricane ties. I found ties with missing fasteners, inset mounting (from the sheathing face), and connection to the top plate only. The hip girder trusses, which have much larger load tributary area, do not have improved wind tie down anchors. The ridge vent is prone to tear-off and to blowing rain water intrusion. The roof shingles also have edge and corner zone shingle installation practices that are not wind resistant. "The Overall Building" The combined structure at this address should not be considered to have "essential building" wind performance design characteristics for a reliable severe weather operations center. Such critical facilities are intentionally designed with a minimum 15% wind load design increase and with component & cladding design factors of safety of 2.0 or more. Typical "normal use" design conditions generally allow for structural survival but with moderate to severe component & cladding damage. This can result in an unusable facility during and after severe to extreme design load exposure. Essential structures should be designed for structural survival with minimal component & cladding damage in order for the structure to remain in operation after design load exposure.

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Discussion - Wind Related Performance Characteristics: In 2020, a work request for engineering services was presented to Alex Wood (consulting engineer) from the Town of Swansboro. The requested scope was to report on the wind related performance characteristics of the building...not a specific wind capacity of the building. It is not the intent of this report to provide a structural design or structural analysis of the building for any specific wind design criterion or to provide a risk assessment of utilizing the building for any particular purpose. The report includes a list of "high wind" improvement suggestions that can be considered to improve performance. However, these performance improvements will not result in a significantly higher classified "essential" building" as is desired by the Town . The subject building is located at 601 West Corbett in Swansboro, North Carolina. It currently serves as a Town Hall with an auditorium meeting room, kitchenette, restrooms, and administrative offices. It also has diesel engine backup power electrical generator. This structure is a collective of an original church chapel and various additions. It was presumably constructed under the North Carolina Building Code which references the American Society of Civil Engineers publication "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures" (ASCE 7). Normal occupancy buildings, such as a church, only have a 1.0 wind factor (no safety/performance increase). Essential structures such as municipal emergency operations centers are required to have a 15% (1.15) wind load performance increase factor to help ensure operation is maintained during a design event. Further, components and cladding elements (roofing, trim, siding) for essential buildings are typically provided with design factors of safety of 2.0 or more. "Enclosed" design criteria assumes the building envelope will remain "enclosed" (without breached openings). If a window, door, storefront or roof sheathing panel is inadvertently breached, unplanned internal pressurization can occur during a wind event. If openings occur in great enough magnitude, the design loads increase approximately 33% to 40% due to the resulting internal pressurization. Such large wind load increases can be catastrophic to a building undergoing a design wind event. Buildings that have open terrain characteristics in any direction for a distance up-wind of 1500 feet or less are classified as Exposure C under ASCE 7. This street address has wind Exposure C due to the open terrain characteristics occurring from the Northeast, East, and Southeast directions over the White Oak River. Component and Cladding wall loads for a building using Exposure C (< 1500' to open terrain) vs Exposure B (urban features 30' tall) will be approximately 29% greater in magnitude. This building has several roof shapes that affect the respective design loads for each portion of the building. Allowable stress design (ASD) wind loads for an ACSE 7-05 130 MPH 3-second wind gust in exposure C are shown below. A comparison of the wind loads on the hip roof portion and the flat roof portion show there is a modest 7% load

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capacity benefit experienced by the hip roof compared to the flat roof. Note the dramatic uplift increases along the edges and corners of both the hip and flat roof configurations.

Allowable Stress Design Uplift Pressures - 130 MPH 3-second The hexagonal assembly hall roof is unique in the fact that it has a full range of near flat to ultra steep roof profiles as well as variable dimensional geometry. This area of the roof would have several design loads for the differential elements that make up the varied roof profile. The ridge cap shingles on this style of roof will generally be the first elements to tear off during a moderate wind event. Buildings in high wind hurricane areas are susceptible to wind borne debris impacts (AKA missiles). These objects originate from upwind trees, fences, sheds, under-designed structures, and misc yard objects. A wind field that causes a sustained onslaught of small to medium sized debris can result in building component damage and subsequent pealing back or tearing away of the building components & cladding in addition to breach

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of the perimeter windows and doors. The diagram below identifies typical debris objects that are proximate to this building.

High Wind Debris Sources Hurricane wind reporting services use pre-landfall wind speed measurements obtained from flight level (10000 ft) dropsonde devices. The flight level winds are used to assign the Saffir Simpson Scale Hurricane Category. The National Weather Service uses a 1- minute period averaging period to determine reported wind speed measurements. During that 1- minute period, the actual wind speed will cycle and resemble an amplitude shaped curve when plotted as speed vs time. The example diagram below represents the variation that occurs during an averaging period. This is significant since actual wind velocity will peak above reported average wind velocity values.

Variation Of Wind Gusts and Lulls During A 1-Minute Wind Averaging Period

Fences

Panel Roofing Elements

Under-designed mechanical and electrical anchorage

Sheds

Corner and edge shingle attachment

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For engineering design, a 3-second wind gust at 33' above grade is used to formulate the building wind pressures and to subsequently design building elements. The 3-second gust wind speeds used in engineering are not related to the 1- minute averaged speeds by which Hurricanes are categorized. Therefore, weather service reported wind speeds do not correlate to building design wind loads. Conclusion: Given the critical importance and presumptive performance characteristics associated with "essential" building classifications, reliance upon this facility as a pre or post wind event operations center is not practical. While the building certainly has existed for many decades, it has not experienced a "direct" impact from a true design wind event. The building at this address simply does not possess characteristics of an essential operations building expected to be in service during and after a severe high wind event. Essential structures should be designed for structural survival with minimal component & cladding damage in order for the structure to remain in operation after design load exposure.

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Listing of Considerations for Improved Wind Load Performance 1. The municipal records indicate the original "St. Milred's Church" may date back to

the 1950's. The design wind during that time was 20 pounds per square foot on the windward side of a building. Modern wind analysis procedures for combined internal pressurization, windward forces, and leeward force were not in use at that time. Extensive hurricane retrofit connections would need to be considered where such vintage portions of the building exist.

From section 804 of the 1953 North Carolina Building Code.

2. Anchor the existing ducts and mechanical units to the structure to prevent wind

displacement and subsequent damage.

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3. There are many instances of poorly anchored electrical conduits and refrigerant lines. Provide connections and anchors throughout.

4. Improve the roof ridge vents with correct fasteners and a vent that is certified to meet the component & cladding design wind load. Consider a standing seam metal roof system.

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5. The asphalt shingle edges areas are prone to wind tear off. Consider a standing seam metal roof system.

6. Improve the roof truss anchorage and "field framed" connections.

7. There are glulam timber frames located at each vertex of the hexagon shaped room. They are partially enclosed by masonry wall construction near the floor. Further investigation into the frame-to-floor connections is recommended as water related glulam damage may be hidden from view. I located one area of suspected glulam water damage near the floor on the north side of the room as shown in the thermal image below. The adjacent flat window sill may be a mechanism for unplanned water intrusion into this concealed location.

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8. Consider hurricane rated storm shutters for the storefront and windows throughout.

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Observations of

609 West Corbett Street, Swansboro, NC

By: Alex R. Wood, PE

325 Creedmoor Road Jacksonville, NC 28546

(910) 330-2374 [email protected]

Date:

November 8, 2019

preliminary - for review only

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Executive Summary 609 West Corbett in Swansboro consists of an 80'x100' metal building constructed in 1989 and two wood framed additions constructed between 2014 and 2016. The 80'x100' metal building appears to have been designed by CECO Buildings using a 96 mph wind speed tabulated in the 1986 Metal Building Manufacturers Association "Low Rise Building Systems Manual". The existing metal building secondary framing patterns are consistently spaced with identical secondary framing members. This patterning is further indicative of legacy metal building design methodology used prior to modern pressure zone design methodology. Modern design methods result in closer spacing of the secondary framing members (purlins and girts) at the corner and edge zones of the walls and roof. The wood framed additions to the building appear to have been designed using modern wind load criteria including 130 mph wind and a 1.15 essential building importance factor. The combined structure at this address should not be considered as having "essential" building wind performance characteristics suitable for a reliable severe weather operations center occupancy. Numerous structural related factors include:

The large number of overhead doors present on one building face which can contribute to inadvertent internal building pressurization (should wind related door failure occur on the windward face)

Poor door opening structural connection practices when the building rough openings were constructed

Altered main frame bottom flange lateral bracing (uplift bracing)

Low wind design criteria (96 mph) allowed by the 1986 Low Rise Metal Building Design Manual

The inter-relationship of the

wood additions (with their rigid shear wall and rigid roof diaphragm elements) as compared to the metal building having design elements that allow large lateral drift and lateral deflections.

The lack of roof & wall edge zone and corner zone wind resistant structural elements (edge/corner zone detailing)

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Background The subject building is located at 609 West Corbett Avenue in Swansboro North Carolina. It currently serves as a combined fire station and police department. It was originally constructed in 1989 as an 80'x100' fire vehicle storage garage. A second floor wood framed fireman's bunkhouse was subsequently constructed inside the building using wood I-joists. In 2014, plans were developed for a wood framed police station addition and a partial interior renovation of the fire services admin area. Then in 2016, plans were developed for a wood framed fireman's bunkhouse rear addition. In 2019, a work request for engineering services was presented to Alex Wood (consulting engineer) from the Town of Swansboro. The requested scope was to report on the wind related performance characteristics of the building...not a specific wind capacity of the building. In addition, the report includes a list of "high wind" improvement suggestions that can be considered. It is not the intent of this report to provide a structural design or structural analysis of the building for any specific wind design criterion or to provide a risk assessment of utilizing the building for any particular purpose. Because the report is about a building with various additions, the term "building" or "the building" shall to refer to the entirety of the original building plus all current additions except where the need arises to refer to one of the dissimilar building elements. In such case, the report may refer to the elements as the "1989 Building" (original 80'x100' structure) and the "Post 2014 Additions" (recent additions).

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Discussion - Wind Related Performance Characteristics: The American Society of Civil Engineers 2010 version of the "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures" is referenced in the 2018 North Carolina Building Code as ASCE 7-10. Current year building design procedures utilize pressure zone design methodology for the walls and the roof. This results in variation of the design loads throughout the wall/roof field, edge, and corner zones. An example of this type of methodology for an 80'x100' roof is shown below. Note the dramatic uplift increases along the edges and corners.

Allowable Stress Design Uplift Pressures Under ASCE 7-10, fire stations and similar essential public services buildings are afforded with additional design pressure loading criteria to help ensure they survive beyond normal use facilities. Whether or not a building is intended to be essential further determines the wind map and speed that must be used under ASCE 7-10 methodology. The "essential building" classification alone results in an increased wind design loading of approximately 12% compared to a normal use (non-essential) building. During design, decisions must be made about whether the building envelope will remain "enclosed" (not breached) or whether it will be designed as "partially open (breached). An election to treat a building as enclosed for the benefit of using lower wind design loads must in turn follow with construction, maintenance, and utilization practices that protect the enclosed design classification of the building. The windows, doors, and skin (envelope) of the building must be protected from inadvertent breach in order to ensure internal pressurization does not occur during a design wind condition. If openings occur in great enough magnitude, the component and cladding design loads increase

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approximately 33% - 40% due to the resulting internal pressurization. Such large wind load increases can be catastrophic to a building undergoing a design wind event. The chart below indicates component and cladding loads for the 1989 building. The chart compares several design considerations related to importance, enclosure, and exposure. There is nearly a 50% increase in wind design pressure for an "essential partially open" building compared to a "normal use enclosed" building.

Partial List of C&C Wind Pressures for Comparison of Various ASCE 7-10 Design Factors - Importance, Enclosure, and Exposure

Buildings that have open terrain characteristics in any direction for a distance up-wind of 1500 feet or less are classified as Exposure C under ASCE 7-10. This street address has wind Exposure C due to the exposures occurring from a North East direction over the White Oak River, from an East direction along the Intracoastal Waterway, and from the North West along the open stretch of Highway 24. Component and Cladding wall loads for a building using Exposure C (< 1500' to open terrain) vs Exposure B (urban features 30' tall) will be approximately 25% greater in magnitude. The following map indicates the directions in which the exposure was measured.

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Exposure Category Map Measurements Buildings in high wind hurricane areas are susceptible to wind borne debris impacts (AKA missiles). These objects originate from upwind trees, fences, sheds, under-designed structures, and misc yard objects. A wind field that causes a sustained onslaught of small to medium sized debris can result in building component damage and subsequent pealing back or tearing away of the building skin in addition to breach of the perimeter windows and doors. The diagram below identifies typical debris objects that are proximate to this building.

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High Wind Debris Sources Hurricane wind reporting services use pre-landfall wind speed measurements obtained from flight level (10000 ft) dropsonde devices. The flight level winds are used to assign the Saffir Simpson Scale Hurricane Category. The National Weather Service uses a 1- minute period averaging period to determine reported wind speed measurements. During that 1- minute period, the actual wind speed will cycle and resemble an amplitude shaped curve when plotted as speed vs time. The example diagram below represents the variation that occurs during an averaging period.

Variation Of Wind Gusts and Lulls During A 1-Minute Wind Averaging Period

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For engineering design, a 3-second wind gust at 33' above grade is used to formulate the building wind pressures and to subsequently design building elements. The 3-second gust wind speeds used in engineering are not related to the 1- minute averaged speeds by which Hurricanes are categorized. Metal buildings are designed to combine the many highly flexible individual building elements into a building system that effectively functions as a light weight structure. Typical deflection criteria for metal buildings are shown on the following page. These criteria are based on 70% service loads which effectively results in the potential for these wind related movements to occur at the 10 year mean occurrence interval. For a metal building rigid frame that is 16' tall, the allowed H/60 horizontal deflection will result in nearly 3.2" of horizontal racking in each direction. It can be quite difficult to manage these movements where a flexible metal building adjoins less flexible wood and masonry elements. Most uplift test protocols for metal roof and siding components utilize wind or vacuum devices that ramp up pressure on the panels for a sustained time period and then cycle through the various pressure gradients until panel failure occurs. The panel loads are then reduced by an acceptable factor of safety. The panels are not customarily tested under rapid real world wind amplitude cycles. In real world conditions, panel ballooning will rapidly cycle in a variable pattern throughout the entirety of the roof/wall field. Real roof/wall panel conditions more closely occur in an inhaling/exhaling pattern. The following diagram is an example of a metal roof panel that is undergoing normal uplift loading during a sustained pressure uplift test.

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Metal Panel Uplift Ballooning During ASTM E1592 Uplift Testing Conclusion: The post 2014 additions are constructed utilizing wood panel diaphragms and wood panel shear walls. The 1989 building is a large group of flexible elements. This system of panels, braces, purlins, girts, and frames must interact to function for the intended purpose under the original design load assumptions. Given the critical importance and presumptive performance characteristics associated with "essential" building classifications, reliance upon this facility as a pre or post wind event operations center is not practical. While the 1989 portion of the overall building certainly has existed now for almost 30 years, it has not experienced a "direct" impact from a design wind event of 96 mph. The building at this address simply does not possess characteristics of an essential operations building expected to be in service during and after a severe high wind event.

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Listing of Recommended Structural Improvements for On-Going Defects

1. The connections of the overhead door jamb steel will result in premature door failure

and a subsequent building internal pressure increase. Compared to the standard CECO installation detail, the photograph below shows the door jamb is not installed correctly due to missing fasteners and bolts.

Door Jamb Fastener Deficiencies

Typical Door Jamb Locations 2. The existing main frames require bottom flange bracing during uplift loads. The

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Typical Frame Braces Installed As Intended 3. The diagonal x-bracing rods throughout should be checked for tension. This includes

roof bracing rods and wall line bracing rods.

Typical Bracing Rods - Check for Tension

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4. The translucent wall panels should be removed and replaced with screwed down metal wall panels. The translucent panels are aged weak points for wind-born debris impact and they deteriorate over time.

Typical Translucent Panel Locations

5. A measurement of the accessible wood I-joists over the meeting area showed they

span 29' and are spaced at 24" on center. Large field modified web cut-outs can be seen. The joists do not have end blocking or bridging. They appear structurally equivalent to Georgia Pacific WI-80 joists. The current 29' span has a tabulated design value of 30 psf Live Load plus 10 psf Dead Load at an L/360 Live Load deflection. The recommended floor load for this public residential type area is 100 psf live load. Modifications to the room are necessary to reduce the span. Alternatively, the functional space above can be limited to the allowed load capacity.

Typical Bunkroom Floor I- Joists

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6. The overhead door track has hex washer head screws that are set in slotted oversized holes. Many of the washer heads are skewed in the slotted holes. The washer holes provide for flexibility in installation but reduce the effectiveness of the connection due to edge clearance limitations less than 1.5x the diameter of the screw. I recommend installation of additional track-to-jamb self drilling fasteners adjacent to the slotted hole locations. In addition, provide screws where the hex washer head screws are missing.

Typical Overhead Door Track-To Jamb Fasteners

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Listing of Probable Structural Considerations for Improved Wind Load Performance

1. The existing roof panels appear to be CECO MVR style screw down panels. The

CECO design manual indicates this style of panel does contribute to the roof diaphragm capacity and thereby plays a role in the purlin stability and the size & quantity of the x-bracing rods in the roof and wall. As a result, conversion of this roof to a standing seam roof may need to incorporate a retrofit track such as the "hugger" system in order for a standing seam "non-diaphragm" contributing panel to be used. Alternatively, any re-roofing can simply use a panel identical to the existing roof. As the roof undergoes a recovering operation, you can then provide additional roof purlins between the existing 4'-6 and 5'-0" purlin spacings to improve field, edge, and corner zone wind resistance.

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2. Consider using new standing seam metal roof panels with S-5! DL wind clamps at the slip clip locations to prevent uplift induced seam unraveling.

3. If the floor plan permits, each existing main frame can be improved for uplift load (and gravity load) with the addition of an intermediate mid-span pipe or tube column located from the floor up to the roof ridge line frame joint as indicated below. This technique effectively reduces the main frame span length from 80' to 40' and thereby reduces the magnitude of moment of inertia cross sectional properties should an increase in wind design load capacity be desired. Some addition stress reversal web reinforcement plates may also be needed here.

Typical Main Frame Column

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Saffir/Simpson Hurricane Scale

Category Sustained

Winds Types of Damage Due to Hurricane Winds

1 74-95 mph

64-82 kt 119-153 km/h

Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days.

2 96-110 mph

83-95 kt 154-177 km/h

Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks.

3 (major)

111-129 mph 96-112 kt

178-208 km/h

Devastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homes may incur major damage or removal of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will be unavailable for several days to weeks after the storm passes.

4 (major)

130-156 mph 113-136 kt

209-251 km/h

Catastrophic damage will occur: Well-built framed homes can sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof structure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.

5 (major)

157 mph or higher 137 kt or higher

252 km/h or higher

Catastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage of framed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failure and wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Power outages will last for weeks to possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable for weeks or months

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EXAMPLES OF HURRICANE ANDREW DESTRUCTION - A 1992 CATEGORY IV

HURRICANE IN FLORIDA

COMPLETE BREACH OF WINDOWS CURTAIN WALLS BREACHED

SHOPPING CENTER ROOF FAILURE HOMESTEAD AFB HANGER ROOF

COMPLETE WAREHOUSE COLLAPSE ENTIRE WOOD FRAMED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION DESTROYED

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Department Reports for May 2020 1

Administrative Services • Phone Records Report for May: 2,570 calls

Town Hall – 739 Parks and Recreation – 260 Police Department – 443 Fire Department – 119 Outgoing totals – 1009

• Building permits sold for May: 47 residential/commercial combined; $21,466.91 total fees collected (includes 3 re-inspections)

• 117 building inspections processed • 52 various receipts processed • 20 ONWASA payments, No new service, No other transactions • 31 Work Orders generated for Public Works • 2 Notarization’s performed • Numerous COVID 19 Conference Calls • Multiple News Releases related to COVID 19, re-opening Town Hall/Public Safety Building,

Restaurant re-opening guidance, summer activities, Arts by the Sea and July 4th cancellations • Open Enrollment via ZOOM May 6 • ADA Plan review with Stewart Engineering • Webinar through UNC School of Government: Planning in a Pandemic • Review of new remote meeting/participation law 166A-19.24 • Finalized April Departments Report • Developed monthly and special meeting notices/hearings, agenda items, packets and

minutes/distributed for meetings of Board of Commissioners, Planning Board, and Historic Preservation Commission. A staff representative attended each meeting and prepared meeting minutes/follow-up. Multiple meetings setup thru ZOOM - BOA, PLN, Parks, TDA.

• HR related items estimated at 8.25 hours (includes new hire processing, interviews, timesheets, policy review, employment verifications, benefit submittals, preparation of job descriptions/submittals/postings, etc.)

• Town website updates continue (including Homepage articles/minutes/agendas/calendar, special events, projects, plans, etc.). Website Home Page visits: 11,563. Total Page Views 27,206. Top 5 pages viewed in May – Permitting, Employment, Parks/Rec, COVID 19 Info, Police Dept.

Finance • Sales & Use Tax received in May 2020: $70,650 • Accounts Payable Summary for May 2020:

118 Invoices-Totaling $253,350 20 Purchase Orders Issued • PEV ChargePoint Station-Accumulated (kWh) for April 2020-(66.9) • Stormwater Fees Collected-April 2020-$1,630 • Updated Stormwater spreadsheet

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• Processed payroll-05/08 & 5/22; updated employee accrual balances- (spreadsheet & Asyst) • April 2020 Bank Reconciliation-Town accounts • April 2020 Bank Reconciliation-Swansboro TDA • Processed TDA checks • Updated the operating budget worksheet FY 20/21 and year-end projections worksheet • Updated financial information in the Budget Message for FY 20/21 • Updated the Capital Improvement Plan-(Word & Excel document) • Prepared Updated Hurricane Report of all outstanding FEMA-Hurricane Florence/Hurricane

Dorian Projects • Prepared the Agenda and quarterly financial report for TDA Quarterly Meeting • Preparation of budget and Budget Message for FY 20/21 for Swansboro TDA • Submitted the proposed budget for FY 20/21 to the Swansboro TDA members • Swansboro TDA – Meeting was held on Thursday, May 21,2020. The next scheduled

meeting will be held on Thursday, July 09, 2020 at 2:30pm in the Community Room

Fire Department Fire Calls • 37 Total fire calls

o 20 Calls in Town, include – 1 Smoke Detector, 1 Outside Fire, 5 Alarm Systems,1 Electrical Arcing, 5 MVC, 4 Service Calls, 1 Lift Assist, 1 Watercraft Rescue, 1 Combustible Spill

o 2 Calls in White Oak District, include – 1 Vehicle Fire, 1 Alarm System o 13 Mutual Aid Calls, include – 5 Structure Fires, 4 Dispatched & Cancelled, 1

Water Rescue, 2 Alarm Systems, 1 Smell of Smoke o 2 EMS Calls, include – 2 Cardiac Arrests

• 95 Training hours - Paid Staff • 77 Training hours – Volunteers • 166 Hours volunteer duty days Cost Saved 166hrs. x $14.00 = $2324.00

Paid staff • Currently the Captains position is open

Volunteer staff • Currently we have 12 volunteers, 8 volunteers are interior certified

Vehicle repairs • Engine 1705 had to have starter replaced • All other equipment in good order

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• Limited amount of activity due to Covid-19 • Chief Tessing attended County Fire Commission Meeting and Chief’s Meeting • Performed several drive-by events for birthday parties and seniors who could not get out • Attended the Open House at the Swansboro House Assisted living facility on Swansboro

Loop Road

Police Department Patrol: • 153 Reportable Events • 19 Motor Vehicle Crashes • 44 Citations; 66 Verbal/Written Warnings • 1 Felony Arrests • 12 Misdemeanor Arrests • 2 Arrests by Warrant Service • 2-Drug Arrests • 1 DWI Arrest • 5 Arrests with Transport to the Onslow County Jail • 10 Felony Crimes Reported (6-Fraud; 2-Breaking & Entering; 2-Larceny • 40 Misdemeanor Crimes Reported (14-Larceny; 15-Property Damage; 3-Assaults; 2-Drug; 6-

Other) • 3 Domestics • 6 Disputes/Public Disturbances • 30 Alarm/Open Door Reports • 3 Crisis Intervention with Mental Subject • 40 Requests by Other Agencies for Assistance • 78 Requests by Citizens for non-Criminal Assistance 4,055 Operational Events Performed on Patrol

Community Service/Training: • 10 Vehicle Unlocks • 144 Foot Patrols • 57 Business Closing Standbys • 5 Requests by residents for Residence Check • Participated in Senior Appreciation at the Swansboro High School • Participated in a student parade at Swansboro High School. Parade was to show students’

appreciation for SHS Principal Dr. Gross

Admin Services: • Answered 279 phone calls during business hours • Assisted 35 walk-ins during business hours

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• Took 13 requests for reports during business hours

Parks and Recreation DIRECTOR’S REPORT Festivals-General • Continue to work with Curtis Media Group for festival advertising and begin executing

contracts • Canceled Arts by the Sea, offering to have vendor pictures/link to their website • Canceled July 4th Celebration • Still accepting vendors for the Mullet Festival, but not processing their applications until a

later date

Project-Municipal Park Enhancement • Continue to work with Town Manager and Public Works Director on project details • All debris has been removed • Most of the fill has been installed, weather is a problem at this point • ABC stone on site for final grading • Drainage swell on South side installed • Waiting on Duke/Progress to move guy wires and install new pole • Waiting on Engineer for new elevations with removal of manmade wetland structure • Bids received for paving and striping

COVID-19 • Continue to communicate with staff throughout the month with updates, safety precautions,

and staff schedules • Recreation Center, playgrounds, facility rentals, and splash pad remain closed. Tennis courts,

dog park, basketball courts, trail, and open green space are open • Continue to process refunds/household credits in RecDesk for canceled programs and

reservations • Posted signs in all parks of facility closings, locked factifies with gates, put up caution tape

around picnic shelters and playgrounds • Continue to work with staff on schedules, able to keep some part time staff working on

various projects in the Recreation Center • Attend Director’s call with NCRPA twice a week to receive updates and gain information

from other departments about closing, programs, and special events due to COVID-19 • Attend webinars with NRPA, NCRPA and RRS in response to COVID: Marketing and

Communications in The Time of COVID-19 Part 4, Planning for The Future Reopening & Recovery

• Cancelled Arts by the Sea and July 4th due to COVID-19 • Devised and revised a plan to re-open the parks in three phases

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• Cancelled Summer Day Camp-adding individual programs throughout the summer

Miscellaneous • Revised 2020-21 budget • Continue to work with Finance Director and FEMA to finish final projects from damage of

Hurricane Florence • Splashpad inspection completed and permit received • Continue to manage and monitor budget and funds • Continue composing RFP for Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan • The pour and play surface repair at Municipal Park completed • Attend Board of Commissioner meetings via Zoom • Facilitated Parks and Recreation Advisory Board via Zoom • Completed performance evaluations with all staff • Working with Program Supervisor to devise social media plan • Completed self-appraisal evaluation

Metrics • There are 2879 dogs registered to date • Social Media

o Facebook management continues – 11,677 followers. o Post Reach 6,893, down 75% o Page Likes, 119, down 31% o Post Engagement, 974, down 86%

• Activity Report for May

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May Revenue • Slip Fee - Town Dock $2493.50 • Rental Fees-Recreation Center Rooms $235.00 • Rental Fees-Parks $0 • Rec Program Fees $100.00 • Dog Park Registration Fees $40.00 • Festival Vendor Fees $0 • Festival Sponsorship $2600 • TOTAL REVENUE $5468.50 RECREATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR REPORT • Processed refunds for numerous programs due to town closures and program cancellations • Processed refunds for Arts by the Sea and July 4th • Processed refunds for Summer Day Camp deposits and payments

Virtual Recreation Site • Added new content to virtual rec site (videos, links, etc.) • Updated information in relation to COVID-19 resources, guidelines

Program cancellations/Postponements • Kayak Fishing Clinic – rescheduled for June 19 & 20, contacted all registrants to inform

them of new dates or inquire about refund if they cannot attend • Fellowship night – planned virtual meeting on Houseparty app for June 8th

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• Theatre Trips– cancelled all theatre trips for the remainder of this year. • Sea Glass Resin Art –cancelled program for May 28 due to low participation, scheduled class

for June 4th • Updated all events/programs in RecDesk/Facebook to reflect cancellations and

postponements • Cook with your Kid: postponed. Discussed doing a virtual zoom cook class with instructor

and class in a box where everything is included that is needed for the class • Summer Day Camp - cancelled due to COVID-19. Reached out to all parents about refund

or Household Credits. • Arts by Sea & July 4th - posted cancellations on Facebook, Instagram, and festivals website

Pogie’s New Programs • Discussed new half day programs (teen kayak program, kids sharktooth/shelling/crabbing

program), cost, dates, and times • Discussed contract and revenue split for new programs • Created list of programs that will be/potentially be offered in the future • New contract signed, needs Town approval

Mandala Yoga Programs • Set meeting with instructor to discuss program details and contract • Completed contract with instructor to have approved by Town Manager

Pound Fitness • Discussed options for classes outside at Municipal Park • Discussed smaller classes/limited participants for indoor classes

Summer Day Camp • Created survey in SurveyMonkey for parent to give feedback on options for camp • Researched other municipality decisions and feedback on holding camp or not • Emailed all previous year’s parents with survey link • Discussed feedback with Director • Compiled list of supplies for summer camp with pricing and totals • Compiled list of summer camp concerns, precautions, and expenses (staff, cleaning supplies,

etc.)

NBA 2K20 E-sports Gaming Tournament with Onslow County • Updated tournament brackets and emailed participants each day • Tournament complete, winners awarded prizes • Advertised and promoted tournament on Facebook, Instagram, JD News, and other social

media platforms

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Madden 20 E-sports Gaming League and Tournament with Onslow County • Organized tournament rules, dates, registration, and pricing with Jason McCray • Entered program in RecDesk for online registration • Advertised and promoted program on Facebook, JD News, and other social media platforms • Discussed prizes and revenue with Onslow County

Pirate Fest Costume Contest • Due to cancellation of festival, designed program for online engagement for pirate costume

contest • Purchased prizes and contacted winners – local business gift cards • Voted on winners and contacted them for prize collection

Staff Schedule – end of May • Contacted all staff about availability • Created employee schedule for last two weeks in May

Budget 19/20 • Adjusted expenses and revenue due to program cancellations

Festivals Website • Updated with Arts by Sea and July 4th cancellation information • Updated links for vendor applications

Webinars • Watched and took part of webinars from NCRPA, NRPA • Received information on trends and what other departments are doing during COVID • Resources and interactions with peers in same professional field

Self- appraisal Evaluation • Completed self-appraisal evaluation • Feedback on other department employee evaluations with Director Permitting Planning Board • May 4, 2020 Regular Meeting (conducted via Zoom)

o Recommended approval of proposed text amendments to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance to include required updates, the new flood insurance map references and a 2’ freeboard;

o Recommended approval of a proposed text amendment based on the 2019 CAMA Land Use Plan Update implementation action to connect new and existing development to the broader community by instituting requirements that connect

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development to nearby amenities, open spaces, residential and commercial areas, and road networks;

o Recommended approval of text amendment to address temporary sign requirements reflective of the comments received at the February 10th joint meeting; and

o Recommended denial of proposed text amendments which would allow food truck vendors

Historic Preservation Commission • May 19, 2020 Regular Meeting cancelled due to the UNC SOG/Town Attorney’s

recommendation on holding quasi-judicial hearings remotely. The meeting has been rescheduled for June 4th

Training • Staff attended webinars on May 8th and May 15th through the UNC School of Government

(SOG) on Planning in a Pandemic: Remote Planning and Zoning Hearings and Chapter 160D Updates

• Staff attended a webinar on May 21st on Resiliency and Mitigation through the North Carolina Association of State Floodplain Managers

Projects/Misc. • Staff met with David Rief on May 21st. David is the Administrator for the Town of Cedar

Point and will be conducting training for the Planning Board. David has a diversified background with emphasis on Land Use Law and Planning. David has also worked for the Town of Cape Carteret and the City of Havelock in the Planning and Zoning departments

• Staff met with representatives from the State on site on May 27th at 112 Lydia Drive with regard to erosion/sedimentation control complaints. A building permit has not been issued for the site; the Division of Water Quality will be issuing a violation if the owner remains nonresponsive

• Staff reviewed two exempt subdivision plats and is working with the developer to record the final plat for Phase II, Section I of the Hammocks at the Port of Swansboro

• Staff issued a final Notice of Violation to the property owner at 204 Brant Court for a recreational vehicle (RV) that has been connected to utilities since Hurricane Florence. The notice assesses a $100 per day civil penalty beginning March 31, 2020 until resolved

• Staff is working with the Town Attorney to resolve the ongoing violation of un-containerized debris at the Swansboro Yacht Club. A lawsuit for an order of abatement will be filed on June 2nd if not remedied.

• Staff issued a letter revoking the Special Use Permit issued in May 2019 for Bubba’s Pizzeria due to permits not being obtained and no work being conducted toward the approved use

• Staff issued 10 additional Notices of Violation in the month for grass height, un-containerized debris, junk vehicles and untagged trailers in the right-of-way

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• Staff has solicited informal bids from landscaping contractors to aid in remedying nuisance violations. The cost of remediation is billed to the owner, if not paid, the cost becomes a lien on the property

Public Works • No report provided

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