Phillip Michael Peaks

The Board discussed a variety of operational and administrative matters. Key agenda items included the approval of an installment loan financing contract for a new ladder truck, the acceptance of USDA funding for fire equipment, and the adoption of road closure ordinances for community events. Additionally, the board approved rezoning requests, amendments to the Town Zoning Ordinance concerning permitted uses, a contract for tennis court resurfacing, the adoption of a regional hazard mitigation plan, a booking agent contract for athletic events, and a change order for a sewer outfall rehabilitation project. The Board also reviewed department head reports and discussed future municipal marketing strategies, specifically moving from billboard advertising to digital services.

The meeting was held as a budget workshop for the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The agenda included opening remarks regarding the budget proposal and an open discussion session among the board and staff to review the proposed financial plan.

The board meeting focused on several key items including the approval of a budget amendment for the Streamflow Rehab Assistance Program, an update to the town's purchasing policy to comply with federal requirements, and the adoption of an internal control policy. Additional agenda items featured presentations on safety awards, a public hearing regarding the Smiling Faces Annexation, approval of a BCBS group renewal contract, and the consideration of a Community Facilities Grant.

The agenda for the Regular Board of Commissioners Meeting includes Mayoral Procedures, discussion/adjustment to the agenda, and a Consent Agenda covering minutes from previous meetings and several budget amendments related to a Safety Grant, an Artificial Pitcher's Mound, a Ladder Truck Installment Loan and Grant, and Public Works electrical upgrades for gas pumps. The meeting also features a Public Hearing concerning a Re-Zoning request for 818 West Main Street and a Zoning Text Amendment Hearing regarding the Table of Permitted Usage. New Business items include the official ordinance for the 818 W. Main Street Re-Zoning, the Table of Permitted Uses Ordinance, bid approval for tennis court resurfacing, adoption of the Northeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, approval of a Booking Agent Contract, a Change Order for Skewarkee Gut, and a Public Hearing regarding a proposed Annexation. The meeting also schedules Department Head Reports and a Closed Session to discuss a personnel matter.

The meeting agenda included discussion and adjustment, followed by consideration of the Consent Agenda items, which involved the NC TIP Agreement Update, Tax Relief Order 01-27-2026, and Budget Amendment for 152 W. Main Street. Key discussion points included a Change in Scope regarding Non-Profit Funding for the Martin County Arts Council. New Business involved authorizing Resolution 2026-05 concerning an Easement and Encroachment Agreement with Storage Station LLC, authorizing Resolution 2026-03 to initiate the Upset Bid Process for the property at 1014 River Rd., accepting the Certificate of Sufficiency and setting a Public Hearing for the Smiling Faces Voluntary Annexation Request, and discussing Change Order #2 for the Skewarkee Gut Sewer Outfall Rehab. Department head reports were also scheduled.