The meeting began with a vote to amend the agenda. The Council discussed a consent agenda covering a police position and a coastal resilience program. A presentation was provided by the Dare County Parks and Recreation Advisory Council regarding a proposed quarter-cent sales tax increase to fund parks and recreation facility improvements, detailing the anticipated costs, benefits, and justification plan. Additionally, the Council received an audit presentation for the fiscal year 2025-2026, which reported a clean audit opinion and provided details on current assets, capital assets, and long-term debt related to the recent fire department acquisition.
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The town council discussed a resolution in support of continued direct local citizen input in municipal property tax programs. The primary presentation focused on the status and funding challenges of the Mid-Currituck Bridge project, including a review of the North Carolina State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and the prioritization process. The council and regional planning representatives evaluated options for the bridge's future, including maintaining the status quo or transitioning the project to a preliminary engineering phase to allow it to compete for funding in the current prioritization cycle.
Apr 14, 2026·Board meeting
Town of Southern Shores Town Council Regular Meeting
The council meeting addressed various administrative and municipal items. Discussions included the approval of multi-plot cemetery sales, updates to the town's position classification and pay plan regarding administrative and fiscal roles, and the extension of a tree maintenance service contract. Proclamations were established for Child Abuse Prevention Month and Local News Day. The council reviewed and adopted resolutions opposing state legislation that limits local property tax authority and supporting a grant application for a bicycle and pedestrian plan through NCDOT. Additionally, the council designated a voting delegate for NCLM board elections, discussed the status of the Mid-Currituck Bridge project, and considered an ordinance amendment to extend permitted beach tent hours.
