Michael D. Price

The agenda for the meeting includes discussions and actions on several new business items. Key topics involve the adoption of the proposed Budget Workshop Calendar for preparing the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget, consideration of an agreement with Cape Fear Council of Governments for Flood Plain Management Services, discussion regarding Request for Proposals (RFP) for Town Street Paving Projects for F/Y 2025-2026, and consideration of the proposed Town Budget Amendment No. 2025-01 for the current fiscal year. Department and committee written reports are scheduled, along with oversight/liaison reports from Board Members on areas such as Finance, Personnel, and Stormwater. A Closed Session is planned to consider personnel matters.

The 2023 Land Use Plan for the Town of Calabash focuses on managing growth, protecting natural resources, and enhancing community facilities. Key areas of focus include balancing economic development with environmental preservation, ensuring infrastructure capacity, promoting public access and recreation, and maintaining the town's character. The plan provides guidelines for land use decisions, development regulations, and implementation strategies to achieve these goals.

The strategic design for North Carolina focuses on creating a continuum of education programs, reducing the high school dropout rate, increasing graduation rates, decreasing the need for remediation in higher education, and raising degree completion rates. It prioritizes cooperative efforts between secondary schools and institutions of higher education, STEM education, and increasing postsecondary attainment with a goal of 2,000,000 residents between the ages of 25 and 44 completing a high-quality credential or postsecondary degree by 2030.