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Surf City council approves annexations, Hampton Inn site plan and stormwater bid; adopts ethics resolution and appoints mayor pro tem
Summary
Council approved two annexations, a Hampton Inn major site plan, acceptance of a $331,000 stormwater grant bid for Rowland/Mecklenburg avenues, adopted a code of ethics resolution, allocated $3,225 in 'No Shave November' donations, and elected Hugh Kennedy mayor pro tem; two elected officials were sworn in.
At its regular meeting, Surf City Council handled a mix of routine and project matters, approving annexations, accepting grant funds, and conducting post‑election formalities.
Annexations: Council approved two annexations. Staff presented petitions to annex two parcels owned by Doug and Cathy Medlin (approximately 1.05 acres, PINs provided) and a ~1.3‑acre parcel owned by CLH Building Group LLC at the southeast corner of Perkins Drive and Highway 17. The planning board recommended neighborhood‑business zoning for the Medlin parcel and C‑3 for the CLH parcel; both annexations were approved after openings and closures of the required public hearings.
Stormwater grant and bid acceptance: Utilities director David Price asked council to accept a bid funded by a mid‑2024 grant (~$331,000) to continue the town’s resilience/coastal program on Rowland and Mecklenburg avenues. Staff recommended accepting the bid so construction could commence in January; council approved the resolution to accept the bid.
Hampton Inn site plan: A major site plan for a 110‑room Hampton Inn on Parcel H of the Promenade Shopping Center was presented as a by‑right C‑3 use. Planning and TRC recommended approval; council approved the site plan. Staff noted vesting considerations related to lot coverage and stormwater permitting for the larger Promenade development.
Code of ethics and 'No Shave November': Council re‑adopted the town’s code of ethics resolution (no substantive changes) and voted to appropriate $3,225 raised via the police department’s 'No Shave November' fundraiser for holiday shopping and meals for school‑identified children.
Elections, appointments and swearing‑in: Council conducted a swearing‑in for two officials, Hugh Kennedy and Andy Plough. The council then nominated and approved Hugh Kennedy as mayor pro tem.
Closed session and adjournment: The council entered closed session for real‑property acquisition (statute cited) and later returned with no action taken; the meeting was then adjourned.
