Post Office Box 549 101 Veterans Memorial Drive Kitty Hawk, NC2 27949  Phone (252)261-3552 Fax (252)261-7900 tPH/AWAHSPancgw,  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  PROPOSED AGENDA KITTY HAWKTOWN COUNCIL Monday, May 6, 2024 Kitty Hawk Town Hall, Smith Room 6:00PM  1. Call to Order  2. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance  3. Approval of Agenda  4. Recognition of our Town's Team Members - Fire Appreciation Day, May 4, 2024, and 5. Public Comment - The publici isi invited to address the Town Council on anyt topic. Please sign up with the Town Clerk before the meeting and when your name is called, come forward and speak into the microphone at the lectern. Please limit comments to 3 minutes. 6. Consent Agenda = Items on the consent agenda are considered to be non-controversial, routine in nature, or items not requiring a presentation to discuss by the Town Council in order to consider the items(s).. Any item may be removed for discussion by the council or by any member of the audience who wants to hear the item presented and discussed. a) Approval of April 1, 2024 Regular Session Council Minutes and April 16, 2024 Budget Council Meeting Minutes - Approval of the consent agenda will approve b) Budget Amendment #12-G General fund. Reimbursement from Towns for training d) Budget Amendment #13 - Donation to the Fire Department and Police e) Town Code Amendment-s Sec. 4-6(c)12. Staff proposes removing references to specific registration fees, and replacing references to the fee schedule. f) Procurement Policy Amendment - Proposal to raise the purchase order minimum g) Mid Currituck Bridge - Letter of support from the Town of Kitty Hawk for the  Public' Works Appreciation Week, May 20-26, 2024.  these minutes. cost sharing.  c) Financial Statements as of April 22, 2024. Department from OBX. Jeep Invasion.  from $500 to $1,000. project.  7. Items Removed from Consent Agenda  1IPage  Town Council Proposed Agenda May 6, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  8. Planning  a) Zoning Text Amendment 42-1-Definitions and 42-528.- Accessory Dwelling Units. The applicant proposes language requiring long-term occupancy on sites in the VR- b) Zoning Text Amendment - All districts allowing single-family dwellings - Maximum dwelling size and occupancy. Staff proposes language that would set a maximum dwelling size of 6,000 sq. ft. ofconditioned living space and 14 occupants.  1 district that contain an Accessory Dwelling Unit  9. Old Business:  a) Balloon Release Ban Discussion b) Ivy Lane Flooding  c) Budget Amendment - Police Station Building Fund 41  10. New Business:  a) FY24-25 Budget Presentation and Motion to Schedule al Public Hearing for June 3,  2024.  b) Roosters in Kitty Hawk  11. Reports/General Comments from Town Manager 12. Reports/General Comments from Town Attorney 13. Reports/General Comments from Town Council 14. Motion to go to closed session per:  a) NC65143-318.1106) Town Manager Review  15. Return to Regular Session *To Watch Livestream on YouTube:  16. Adjourn  Go To: https/youtube.com/lMvehmuQIrc/oA7featureshare  The meeting will also be available to watch on the Town'sYouTube channel on demand the next  day.  **Send Comments and/or Questions via email:  You may always send comments or questions at any time to ntoeHtyhawAOwDe. Ify you would like your question or comment read at this meeting, please send it by: 2:30 PM on Monday, May 6, 2024, andi note that you would like it to be read at the meeting. Be sure to include your full name and address. Please keep your Si habla espahol, los servicios de asistencia linguistica estan disponibles de forma gratuita. Llame al  comments to three minutes. 252-261-3552, para obtener ayuda.  2IPage  Town Council Proposed Agenda May 6, 2024    TOWN  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Minutes  KITTY HAWKTOWN COUNCIL Monday, April 1, 2024 Kitty Hawk Town Hall, Smith Room 6:00 PM  1. Call to Order 3. Approval of Agenda  2. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance  4. Introduction of New' Town Staff Members, Alsu Lewis, Administrative Planning Assistant, Drew' Weston, Police Officer, Mark Everett and Nicholas Antonis, Public Works Technician. 5. Public Comment -1 The publici is invited to address the Town Council on anytopic. Please sign up with the Town Clerk before the meeting and when your name is called, come forward and speak into the microphone at the lectern. Please limit comments to 3 minutes. 6. Consent Agenda = Items on the consent agenda are considered to be non-controversial, routine in nature, or items not requiring a presentation to discuss by the Town Council in order to consider the items(s). Anyi item may be removed for discussion by the council or by any member of the audience who wants to hear the item presented and discussed. a) Approval of March 4, 2024, Council Minutes and March 19, 2024, Budget Meeting. (Approval oft the consent agenda will approve these minutes). b) Budget Amendment #11 - General Fund. Recognize reimbursement for payments to classes and dues for an employee no longer with the town. c) April Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation. Mayor Garris has signed a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in cooperation with the Children and Youth Partnership for Dare County and Dare County Department d) Resolution Adopting Title VI Policy to Prohibit Discrimination in Programs and Services and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance; and Non- e) Amendment Article IV Recruitment and Employment - Section 1 Statement of Equal Opportunity Policy & Section 2 Implementation of Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, update of nondiscrimination language.  of Health and Human Services, Social Services Division.  discrimination Policy Statement.  7. Items Removed from Consent Agenda  8. Public Hearing  a) Special Use Permit & Site Plan b) Text Amendment  4907 & 4911 Putter Lane = applicant proposes new EMS Substation Definitions Minimum lot size - The applicant proposes a revised definition requiring all uplands area used to fulfill minimum lot size requirements be  contiguous.  1IPage  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOWN  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  9. Old Business: 10. New Business:  11. Reports/General Comments from Town Manager 12. Reports/General Comments from Town Attorney 13. Reports/General Comments from Town Council  14. Adjourn Council Members Present:  Mayor Craig Garriss, Craig, Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Pruitt, Jeff, Councilman David Hines, David,  Councilwoman Charlotte Walker, and Councilman Dylan Tillett.  Staff Members Present:  Town Manager Melody Clopton, Town Attorney Casey Varnell, Administrative Services Director Laura Walker, Finance Officer Liliana Noble, Police Lieutenant James Helms, Fire Chief Mike Talley, Public Works Director' Willie Midgett, Sergeant Anthony Edwards, Administrative Zoning Technician, Jessica Everett, Administrative Planning Assistant, Alsu Lewis, Public Works Technicians, Nicholas Antonis and Mark Everett, Police Officer Drew Weston.  Agenda 1. Call to Order 3. Approval of Agenda  2. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance  Garriss, Craig: Council Ineed a motion to approve tonight's agenda please.  Hines, David, David: So moved.  Garriss, Craig: Motion made by David. Second?  Tillett, Dylan: Second.  Garriss, Craig: Second by Dylan. Alli in favor?  All Council: Aye.  4. Introduction of New Town Staff Members,  Garriss, Craig: All opposed? Thank you. Introduction of new Town Staff Members. Laura? Walker, Laura: lwould like to introduce Alsu Lewis she joined the Town of Kittyl Hawk in March 2024. She has over 20 years of customer. service experience primarily in the banking industry. She has also worked in restaurants and non-profits. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business  2/Page  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Administration from NC Wesleyan University. She loves Outer Banks beaches and has been living here with her family oft five since September 2004. She loves to give back to the community and you can often see her volunteering at local events. She has already made a positive impact on the Town here. Her role involves supporting the entire team from an administrative perspective, and she is the friendly voice you'l! hear when you call. Additionally, she assists with planning efforts, including accepting, processing, and facilitating permits and other related activities. We encourage  you to stop by and say hello! Garriss, Craig: Welcome Alsu.  Lt Helms: Good evening, l'am here to introduce our newest Police Officer, Drew Weston. Born in Virginia, raised in Currituck. Graduated from Currituck High School in 2005. Joined the Air Force 2009. After three years in the military, hej joined the department of defense as a patrol officer. Drew has at total of 14 years in law enforcement with al background specializing in canine. Drew has been married to his wifei for 13 years. They have three kids, one daughter and two sons ages are 8, 4 and 2 so he has his hands full there. Drew is extremely happy to be backi ini the area. Ona a side note, Drew andlactually went to High School together, it's goof for him to come back to the  area.  Garriss, Craig: Thank you, Mr. Willie, you have two new members.  Midgett, Willie: We have two new people in Public Works this year. Nick Antonis, some ofy you may have seen him already, he has been here about a month. Hei is from Kitty Hawk. Hel has been doing plumbing and some real estate work. He has been al big help to us and has already shown what he has got. Mark Everett formerly worked with Dare County. Ifwe need to spray for mosquitos we, goti it covered now. He livesi in Manteo with his lovely bride. Jessica who you all may know; she works here at Town Hall. We look forward to keeping our team strong this year and we Garriss, Craig: Thank you Willie. guess you have already found out you are a member of a great team. We thank all of you for being here. Public Comment, Laura do we have anyone signed up  are off to a good start.  for Public Comment? 5. Public Comment  Walker, Laura: We have Joe Heard from Manteo. Mr Heard?  Garriss, Craig: Good to see you. Joe.  Heard, Joe: Ijust wanted to be brief. Two years ago,Irecently had the anniversary of two years when I'suffered a stroke and wanted to say Thank you to you the council and the staff here at Kitty Hawk for the care and compassion. The Council itself actually sent a card expressing its well  3IPage  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    (oWA  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  wishes and it meant al lot to me at the time. Iwanted toj just once again thank you. You are really caring people and it shows in your actions and Ihope that people appreciate that as you make your decisions. You're not just good leaders but you are good people. That ist the reason la am here today ist to say thanks for bringing me through a very challenging time, sO take care and have a  good evening.  All council: Thank you. Joe.  Garriss, Craig: Joe, you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.  Pruitt, Jeff: Take care my friend.  Hines, David: He was the planning director here for ai few years.  Garriss, Craig: Anyone else signed up Laura?  Walker, Laura: No sir.  Garriss, Craig: Anyone like to speak at public comment about any topic tonight? Come on up Mr. House, Steve: Thank you, mayor, la am coming to you once again regarding the Outer Banks Jeep Invasion as president of the Outer Banks Jeep Charities Group. Our Jeep invasion this yeari is going tol be in September, and lam asking for permission again for al beach ride on the Kitty Hawk beaches from Eckner Street down to the bathhouse. This is for Friday and Saturday, which is the 20th and 21st of September like we have done int the past. About 100 jeeps per day, ont the beach by 8 and off the beach by 9 escorted by Ocean Rescue and also with the police department as well. As has been in years past, a donation would go to both of those departments. We are asking for your permission for us to do that. Last year we had over 840 jeeps on the Outer Banks and only 200 got to ride the Kitty Hawk beaches. We are looking forward to doing that again if you will  House.  allow us to do that.  Garriss, Craig: Council Ithink can we make this approval right now?  Pruitt, Jeff: Imake a motion for approval for the. Jeeps on the Beach for the two-day event.  Hines, David: Second  Garriss, Craig: Second by David, all in favor?  All Council: Aye. 4IPage  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOWN  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  House, Steve: Thank you very much.  Garriss, Craig: Thank you very much. Look forward to seeing you. Once again what am I going to  say?  House, Steve: Leave thel beach like it was.  Garriss, Craig: Don'ttear up my beach. Thank you, sir, anyone else signed up to speak at Public  Comment?  Walker, Laura: No others are signed up.  6. Consent Agenda  Garriss, Craig: Laura let the record show no one else chose to speak. Councillneed a motion to  approve tonight's consent agenda. Walker, Charlotte: So, moved.  Garriss, Craig: Motion made by Charlotte, second?  Tillett, Dylan: Second.  Garriss, Craig: Second by Dylan. All ini favor?  All council: Aye.  Garriss, Craig: All opposed? Item 7 we had no items removed from the consent agenda.  8a. PublicH Hearing Hearing. Dylan?  Garriss, Craig: Item 8a, we have a special use permit and site plan, we need to go into a Public Tillett, Dylan: Mr. Mayor before we begin with this item, would like the council to recuse myself  due to being employed as the applicants engineer.  Garriss, Craig: Very good, Dylan, David do you agree with that?  Hines, David: lam fine with that. Garriss, Craig: Jeff? 5Page  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    ow  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Pruitt, Jeff: l'am fine with that. Garriss, Craig: Charlotte? Walker, Charlotte: l'ami fine.  Garriss, Craig: l'am fine, we are totally unanimous. Laura, Dylan ist from this point recused from Item 8a. Anyone would like to speak for item 8a for the public hearing special use permit you Testerman, Rob, Rob: Yes Mayor, the engineer (Michael Strader) is here as well. Testerman, and Michael Strader. They responded in the affirmative.  need to come up and be sworn please. Rob, are you here?  The Oath was administered by the Town Manager, a Notary Public, Melody Clopton for Robert Testerman, Rob: As mentioned this is for a special use permit request for an EMS: Substation at 4907 & 4911 Putter Lane. The EMS stations are permitted in the MS1 zoning district as a special use. The ordinance does not list any specific conditions for approval. The proposed station will include al bay for Kitty Hawk tol house a fire truck during storms or at other times it may be necessary. The subject property is presently zoned as emergency and governmental services, MS1 district. The site is currently unimproved. Directly abutting the subject property to the north is a vacant town-owned parcel it is also zoned MS1. To the west is the SeaScape golf course and to the east across 158 are al handful of single-family residences and are zoned BR1. To the south is BC1, a general beach commercial-zoned district containing a real estate office. You can see int the staff report, a staff analysis, the different zoning requirements are being met, building height, lot coverage. lwon'tread through all of them but if1 the council has any questions on any specific one we can talk about them. The following policy relevant to this application and the land use plan policy 6.1 states maintain to provide offer Ocean Rescue services emergency services and fire and police protection. As per section 42-100b8 in order to approve the application, council must make the findings that the proposed conditional uses meet what is in that subsection. Iwill go through that for you. The first onei is does not materially endanger the public health or safety. All required State and other permits are obtained. The authorized agencies will have reviewed the permitted driveway designs and locations, septic systems, water lines, stormwater management. Therefore, we would presume that these improvements be made in a safe manner. B -t that does meet all details and specifications as detailed in the staff report. The minimum requirements are met. C, that it will not substantially injure the value of adjoining property or be a public nuisance. The applicant has provided the following evidence that this condition is met. First architectural style of thel building blends with and complements the existing and adjacent buildings and residences in the general area, thel building is not located in a residential neighborhood, the building is on and would directly access north Croatan Highway which is a major thoroughfare. The same emergency vehicles along with emergency vehicles from other agencies already traverse this highway for  61Page  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    oW  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  emergency responses. The location of the station will provide quicker response times, benefiting residents. There are no existing residences in the direct line of sight to the side, ini front of, or behind the new station. The residences behind the new station are separated by a golf course greenway and al line of dense trees and vegetation. The closest residence in this direction is approximately 400 feet from the proposed building. The existing residences across Croatan Highway are separated with dense trees and vegetation. These residential properties are accessed from a side road and not North Croatan Highway. The closest residence ini this direction is approximately. 2301 feet from the proposed building. They have a night-time response protocol for siren use and the building and grounds will always be maintained in good condition by the county. The fourth requirement is that it will bei in harmony with the area in which iti is located and will be ing general conformity with the comprehensive plan. The area in which it is located is zoned for emergency: and medical services it is abutting a commercial zone which isi in harmony with the area where it is located. Iti is located in the Invest and Improve areas of future land use map. A couple of recommended conditions on approval from staff, prior to issuance ofa any building permits that the parcels be combined into one parcel and be readdressed to North Croatan Highway instead of Putter Lane. The Planning Board in their February 15th meeting recommended approval with those recommended conditions. Is there any questions from the council and the engineer is on hand here from the county to answer any technical questions. Garriss, Craig: Council, any questions for Rob or the county engineer? Charlotte, Jeff? No questions? Okay, thank you, Rob. With no further action from Rob, Iwill need a motion to leave  the public hearing to go back into regular session, please?  Hines, David: So, moved.  Garriss, Craig: Motion made by David, second?  Walker, Charlotte: Second.  Garriss, Craig: Second by Charlotte, all in favor?  All Council: Aye.  Garriss, Craig: All opposed? None. Ok, Council what do you want to do in the matter?  Hines, David: Iwill make a motion. Garriss, Craig: Go ahead, David.  Hines, David: Imove to grant approval of the special use permit to allow an EMS substation at 4907 and 49011 Putter Lane with those conditions listed in the staff report Town Council finds the proposal meets the conditions of section 42-100(b)8 as described int the staff report.  7IPage  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOW  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Garriss, Craig: Motion by David, do Ihave a second?  Pruitt, Jeff: Second.  Garriss, Craig: Second by Jeff. Any further discussion? Alli in favor sayaye.  All council: Aye.  Garriss, Craig: All opposed? Thank you, we want to thank Dare County once again for providing this service for the citizens of Dare County, the north end of Dare County, the south end of Currituck, and all around. We are certainly looking forward to this project kicking off very soon.  Hines, David: We need it.  Garriss, Craig: Will you relay that for us Mr. House. Thank you.  MR House: Isure will.  Garriss, Craig: Council, Item 8b, Text Amendment regarding definitions of minimum lot size. I  need a motion to go into a publichearing, please. Pruitt, Jeff: So, moved Mr. Mayor. Garriss, Craig: Motion made by. Jeff, second?  Tillett, Dylan: Second.  Garriss, Craig: Second by Dylan. All in favor?  All council: Aye.  Garriss, Craig: All opposed? NONE. Dylan, of course, you are back in voting mode on this text Testerman, Rob: The proposal came in by application to add to our current definition of minimum lot size states minimum lot size means the minimum lot area as required by various zoning districts. Marsh and wetland areas, as determined by Federal, State and Local agency regulations may not be used for minimum lot size. The proposal adds a sentence at the end of that stating: All upland areas must be continuous, contiguous, and connected to meet the minimum lot size requirements. In addition tot the proposed addition to the definition, IC discussed with the applicant, since in each zoning district it specifically calls out the minimum lot size with that same  amendment. Ok, Rob?  8IPage  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  language, should be applied to all the districts so it is consistent throughout. Just for some background, recently ai text amendment was adopted that excluded any type of wetland to be included ini the minimum lot size calculations. It has been brought to staff's attention that the majority consensus of the council that the intent oft the 15,000 square feet to be contiguous in nature. In other words, to be considered adequate square footage fori the new lot during subdivision process. The 15,000 square feet upland area must be uninterrupted by wetlands marsh stream, roads what have you. During the previous text amendment, this desire was not relayed to staff soi it was noti included in the discussion, so that is why we are back here tonight. The applicant added into the subsection. During the planning board, there were concerns that were brought up during public comment as well as by a couple of the planning board members. The primary concern being thati ift the intent for the proposed text changes were to protect wetlands, that the adoption of the proposed language could have the opposite effect. Igot a graphic that Iwill put on the screen. Should the amendment be adopted the concern are that potential developers would then obtain permits to fill as much of the wetlands as possible, ori if they are non jurisdictional wetlands you might not need permits to fill in order to gain the 15,000 of contiguous uplands prior to applying for a subdivision. The resulting action could potentially result in more lots/developments on a tract as there would be greater amounts of non-wetland area to work with and would result in greater impacts on the wetlands. Additionally, there are no specifics as to what constitutes the uplands being contiguous, contiguous, and connected, meaning a developer could have a potential lot that contains 10,000 square feet in one area and 5,000 square feet in another. Then after obtaining fill permits or ifit's non jurisdictional wetlands just go ahead and fill it in without permits. They could do a thin strip toj just connect the two and disturb more wetlands, creating a funky parcel that has not much use to it. The following policies and objectives relevant to the application and the land use plan. Policy 3.1 Manage land use and development to minimize primary and secondary impacts on resources and existing residents through standards for development. Policy 3.4 Encourage residential that fit Kitty Hawk's character. Maintain zoning regulations that protect the character of Kitty Hawk's neighborhoods and Policy 4.1 Encourage the preservation of maritime forests, floodplains, marshes, and wetlands through development regulations and land protection initiatives. At the February 15th planning board meeting, there was a motion to recommend denial of the proposed text amendment, that motion failed by a vote of 2to 3, sO it comes toi the Council with a recommendation of approval. To show what I was trying to get at with the wetlands, it is hypothetical just found this areai in Kitty Hawk and circled an area. If they had 10,000 square feet of uplands here to the right and another 5,000: square foot pocket over here, there would be nothing to prevent them from just filling the little strip there and connecting the two contiguous wetlands, that lot would be approved under the language that is being proposed. Iwill turn it over to questions and Ik know there are public comments as well. That is my interpretation but Caseyi if you have anyi insight.  Varnell, Casey: No, I do not disagree.  Garriss, Craig: So, let'sj just be clear. lam tied up with some of the thoughts of the planning board. And youj just said it, ifitisnot continuous, contiguous and connected someone can get a  9IPage  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  permit, or they do not have to get a permit. And haul in dirt and fill to make it continuous,  contiguous, and connected, is that right? Testerman, Rob: Correct. Garriss, Craig: Casey, is that right? Varnell, Casey: That is correct. Garriss, Craig: Ihave a problem with that.  Hines, David: Ihave a comment on it as well. Jurisdiction being defined by 404. So, you can walk around iti in ai full circle, and it does not lead to another body of water it can legally be filled. Garriss, Craig: Let me be clear, lunderstand the intent oft this text amendment, but I have a  problem with what Ijust said.  Walker, Charlotte: Doesn't this add another layer of protection for our town that CAMA would be, they don'tj just hand those out do they? You have to have a reason to want to filli that area, is that Testerman, Rob: This does not just apply to CAMA wetlands. CAMA wetlands and 404 jurisdictional wetlands that don't permit up to a certain amount and then there is non- jurisdictional wetlands. Army Corps use to consider it used to be under jurisdiction but based on the recent Supreme Court case they do not have jurisdiction over it anymore. But even ifi it is still technically wetland, they would need permits from the Army Corps to go in and fill, Iguess they would need a land disturb permit from the Town, but there would be nothing to prevent us from Garriss, Craig: Is the applicant here tonight? By any chance would you like to come up to be sworn  right?  issuing that permit.  and speak? Mr. Hines, David come on up.  Clopton, Melody: As it is not a special use they do not need to be sworn to speak.  Garriss, Craig: Mr. Hines, David, come up sir.  Hines, Jamie: The whole original intent behind all oft this in this and now we are coming back around for a second time in front of you guys' tonight is basically what! lwould call more housekeeping, just clarifying some things. But the whole point behind the text amendment was to discourage the over-densification of Kitty Hawk and from using every square inch of upland to build something on it. That's the whole intent behind all oft this. When Icame back tol Rob with continuous, contiguous, and connected that was to keep someone from doing exactly what he has  10Page  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    oW)  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  basically drawn out, great diagram andlunderstand what he is trying to explain. Instead of someone using 10,000 square feet of high ground over here and 5,000 over here to make one lot. Try to build something on a smaller parcel of land, the whole reason behind this was to discourage like what you see in Kill Devil Hills, houses stacked on top of each other because obviously nobody enjoys seeing that as you drive down the road. We are. justtrying to help protect the way the  village looks and to help maintain that fori future generations to come. Garriss, Craig: Any questions for the applicant?, All right, thank you Mr. Hines.  Hines, David: Thank you.  Garriss, Craig: Jeff? Any comments, or questions? Remember council we are looking at text Tillett, Dylan: So, Ijust want al little bit of clarification from Rob. So, it sounds like the intent of this was to prevent what you have shown, do you see any way that it could be tweaked to  amendment only tonight, that's all we are looking at. Dylan?  promote that intent?  Testerman, Rob: lam sure there is, Idon'tk know iflwould want to come up with a solution now.  Tillett, Dylan: lam just curious and trying to understand it all.  Garriss, Craig: David? too, to be honest.  Hines, David: l'am trying to follow along with Dylan. Are you saying you are or are, la am confused Tillett, Dylan: l'am in favor of keeping the town's character which Ifeel requires the 15,000 of upland to be continuous. Tor me, that is whatIsee and it encourages a little bit larger lot size and Testerman, Rob: Ithink ift there is some way to specify in the amendment that it is approved disturbed area or something. Idon't know, la am not proposing that to be the exact language. Some way to highlight that iti isi in its natural state before anybody goes and does anything it has to  more ini tune with Kitty Hawk's character.  be 15,000 square feet of upland area or contiguous upland area. Tillett, Dylan: Would the existing wetlands need to be contiguous? Testerman, Rob: Iwill let Casey weigh in the legality of that.  Varnell, Casey: The issue Ithink of approving it like this but later trying to enforce it as, well that's not what we intended for example. You don't have a standing; the text amendment is in front of  11/Page  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  you. There is nothing that keeps your decision from being arbitrary, cause why isi that not continuous, contiguous solagree some type of limit, some standard by which you guys could rest your hats ultimately which is something to the extent of the connection point must be as wide as the lot is. There must be some kind of guiding standard that keeps you guys out of the fray of well Hines, David: Iguess for me too, sO let'sj just say generational land we all know there is. Let'suse this example right here and let's just say we will use the name Tom, he's got 3 acres, but he does not have 3 acres of continuous uplands, and that little portion right there can be legally filled because it does not lead to al body of water. So, he wants to give one acre to each one of his 31 kids. If we pass it the way it is written, you cannot do that is that correct? Cause Id don't think thati is  is this enough to qualify as continuous, contiguous, and connected?  right.  Testerman, Rob: IfIfollowed you.  Hines, David: l'am okay as far as what the residents want in certain areas, butIthink we got to be careful of telling somebody they can't fill the little bit of an areai that's no longer jurisdictional by the federal whether it's CAMA or Army Corps that was a US Supreme Court Ruling correct?  Testerman, Rob: Yes, correct.  Hines, David: Ihate to see down the road somebody wants to divide some land off to their children and cannot doi it. Of course, there could be a different council and change is all over again and it might not be an issue. Butlam in favor of keeping Kitty Hawk the way, I don'twant it to be Varnell, Casey: To answer what Ithink David, well not to answer but to help guide whatIthink David's question is, is there anything in our exempt subdivision ordinance that would take care of Testerman, Rob: It only falls under the exemption ifiti is under 2 acres, possibly. It would not be  like the other towns either, sO Idon't know how to.  that problem?  the exact scenario that we had mentioned.  Hines, David: We are talking subdivisions, correct? This is for subdivisions.  Testerman, Rob: This has no bearing on any existing lots. There are hundreds of 7500 square foot  lots between the highways.  Hines, David: So, that has non-conforming?  Testerman, Rob: It has the potential to create non-conforming lots, but non-conforming lots are  still buildable. 12IPage  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOWN  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Hines, David: Even ifiti is more than 50% damage?  Testerman, Rob: Yes. That's where you get into the non-conforming structures.  Hines, David: Ijust want to be clear for everybody.  Tillett, Dylan: Just something to take note oft too, sO we are talking wetlands with this also eliminates, you mention in your staff report crossing roads as well. Is that correct?  Testerman, Rob: That would correct yes. Tillett, Dylan: And you can'ti fill a road. Testerman, Rob: Right.  Tillett, Dylan: So that's a hard line there. Hines, David: lagree with that. Tillett, Dylan: Just something to note.  Garriss, Craig: Good point Dylan. Any more questions or comments for Rob or the applicant? If  nothing else, Ineed a motion to leave the public hearing.  Clopton, Melody: Public Comment.  Garriss, Craig: Yes, on this matter, excuse me. Come on up sir. Ik knew you would be here tonight, Calfee, Ralph: For the record my name is Ralph Calfee, lam a property owner in Kitty Hawk. I think this is an excellent example ofi issues with or problems with what is proposed to be done.I agree that wetlands are valuable, there is no question about it. The protection of wetlands is well- established policy of the Town of Kitty Hawk Land Use Plan among other things. And wetlands protection clearly could be enhanced. l'ask that especially in light of the example you see before that continuous wetlands are extremely important. If you have a wetland that is hundreds of thousands of feet long, that wetland, a primary function within that wetland is the habitants of that wetland will migrate and move all along that wetland. The amendment that you are proposing, or excuse me that is being proposed, an example being here is an amendment that is going to create strong pressure for applicants to put land bridges between uplands which will then bisect the wetlands just as this example does, and now the animals and all the other critters that live in the wetlands will not be able to migrate through the wetland will now be in a series of  good to see you.  13/Page  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    owA  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  wetland pockets. That isamuch lower-quality wetland than what you started with. Idon't think you should be adopting something that encourages applicants tot fill wetlands such as they are no longer continuous. The continuity of wetlands in my' view isj just as important as the continuity of uplands. My experience in being involved in wetlands subdivisions is that the wetland upland interface isr really the hardest part of this. All the rest ofi it, the acreage requirements or anything else is pretty standard but that ist thel hard part. But ify you impose this amendment, you are going to encourage applicants to create lots solely for the purpose of complying and/or being eligible for fill permits to create more and more isolated wetlands out of what were contiguous wetlands.I Garriss, Craig: Thank you, Mr. Calfee. Anyone else here like to speak? Come on up here sir. State Garrity, Duke: Good evening, Mayor lam Duke Garrity! l'am the Government Affairs director with the OBX Home Builders. Idon't know howl C can add anything else to what Ralph just said. We all know wetlands should be contiguous, what we are trying to do here is make things harder and make things al little more expensive to build to slow down growth. Very easy to fill this in, just going to cost more money. Ig go to one meeting, and we are talking about affordable housing, I go to the next meeting, and we are talking about adding ten to twenty thousand dollars to the cost of the lot. Clearing it, clearing trees out. I don't know what we are looking to gain or what the intent is. Ifwel have 15,000 square feet, it's not important to have contiguous. We have some wetlands, all kinds of wetlands this town is built around, there is no shortage, but you are losing it more and more all the time. Makes me think this is close tonight and Iwould recommend denial. Thank you. Garriss, Craig: Thank you, sir. Does anyone else here tonight like to speak? Yes, ma'am come on Hines, Carleigh: lam Carleigh Hines, 1148 West Kitty Hawk Road. Ireally did noti intend to speak, and lam not going to give the details that everyone else is speaking on, l'am going to speak from the heart and not sO much the details of the text amendment the development, and everything you have heard over and over again. lwrote a couple oft things down and Ij just want you to kind of reflect on1 them and toj just to think about moving forward. l'am not saying yeah or nay at all. Ijust want you tot think about it. So, Ihave been alongside my husband the whole time and Ihave sat quietly. Ihave supported him and everyone else in this matter. lam not going to get into all oft the details that you have heard over and over again that multiple people have said regarding the statistics, the wetlands, and everything that you already know.I I am going to ask you to just think back. lam going to ask you to think back to what the Outer Banks was when you were growing up. lam going to ask you to take just a minute before you vote on this to think about what enjoyed doing here growing up. What did you love about this place? What did it look like? How did it feel? Did you love the freedom that it offered? Did you have space? Did you love running around with your family? With your friends?lam looking at this from a perspective not only as a child who grew up here but as a mother who has her own child who will grow up ini this town that we call  encourage you not to adopt this ordinance. Thank you.  your name, please.  up. State your name for the record please ma'am.  14IPage  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    OWI  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  home. Idon't have the same place that you grew up with. My husband does not have the same place that his parents grew up with or his grandfather grew up with. My daughter won't have the same place thatlgrew up with. This beach has changed sO much. Development is inevitable, we know that. But over-development that is what makes my heart break for this one of kind village that we call home. My daughter deserves better. Your children, your grandchildren and your future generations deserve better. Remember why you were elected. Thank you, guys. Garriss, Craig: Thank you, Ms. Hines, David. Does anyone else like to speak? Come on up sir. Tillett, Wade: Good evening you all, my name is Wade Tillet born and raised in Kitty Hawk North Carolina, United States of America. Let mej just say, if you can zoom out it's 15,000 square feet between the two little pieces ini the middle. Say the next lot, if you made al land bridge, it's going to turn that into a bog, the next little bit like Mr. Calfee was saying. Imean the nutria are doing enough to our marsh already, but the second you get rid of that water flow, it is going to be contaminated, it's going to stagnate. It is going to kill everything in the middle ofit. That water needs to come and go. Idon't know, but the time you got to 10,000 square feet and al little piece on the side. You have the house and the driveway much less the access going to and from wherever in the world it comes from, nobody ever talked about that. That is that side, sO where are they going to pump the septic? Across the other side like they all said. Idon't know, culverts or whatever, the water's, got to flow, that land is made the way it is and needs to stay that way. What it is we are running out of good lots in the Outer Banks. Got water right over here and we got water right over there. We are not' Virginia Beach where you keep going in and in or Myrtle Beach. We are on an island iti isj just hard. Igeti it, it's just hard. Ihave four babies myselfidon't know where they will live someday. Ijust want my babies to climb up at tree and shoot a squirrel in Garriss, Craig: Thank you, Wade. Anyone else like to speak? Ok, I have an email that came in late this afternoon to me and asked tol be readi into the record sO Iwill do that now, that is appropriate  the woods that were there when Iwas there. l'appreciate your time.  that is correct Casey? Dear Mayor & Council Members,  Ihope the emerging Spring finds you all well. My family and lare out oft town for spring break but Iwas informed of tonight's potentially impactful meeting and felt compelled to write. I'd like to reiterate our support of the Mark Perry's wetlands text amendment. Is stand by all the sentiments contained in my previous email of 12/1/23 and feel they are even more poignant in light of rumors of developer thirst for the north end of Kitty Hawk. Decisions like this text amendment have the potential to benefit those who don't live in our town but greatly impact those who do. Open space is our most important non-renewable resource. We all know that these individuals are not above saying one thing but doing another then hiding behind empty phrases like "business is business" & "our hands are tied. "Our society is becoming infamous for makingshort-sghted policies that are exploitive for the gain of a few over the well-being of the many. Please consider  us, your neighbors, and our collective future when you legislate tonight.  15/Page  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOWN  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Thank you once again for your continued service & your thoughtful consideration.  Eric, Tina, Allegra, Kai &. Jasper Reece Any more: speakers? Come on up Katie.  Morgan, Katie: lam Katie Morgan. Whatlam going to read probably sounds like at tangent, but it  all comes back.  Garriss, Craig: Three minutes now  Morgan, Katie: Okay. lwould like to start off with reminding everyone that the House Bill 259is still part of the State legislation and that by staying with the Coastal Affordable Housing, LLC who isl looking at the land on 158 right there between the Woods Road coming all the way down to the ABC Store which is all marsh whose primary owner is Jordan Hennessey the same 29-year-old who owns the Miss Katie dredge. He can at any time build whatever he wants at whatever capacity he wants without any input from any oft the local towns ori its citizens and that by returning the states 35 million dollars that whole problem would go away. So, Iwould hope the Board of Commissioners would consider that. That would help al lot of this. With that said I have public records directly linking Hennessey to the development of the House bill. lhave receipts showing that on 6/19/2023 there was a call he had for three hours, and forty-two minutes reviewing and revising legislation regarding the exemption ofz zoning requirements. There is another receipt for September 22nd, 2023 for at two and half hour call regarding the same thing. Kitty Hawk Estates LLC owns almost every lot lining the North Croatan Highway from the Woods Road to the ABC Store, which like Isaid is all marsh. On February 16th, 2023, Coastal Affordable Housing transferred $25,0001 to this company with the intention of purchasing this property. On the same date on February 16, 2023, its wiring instructions were sent from Sharp, Graham, Baker, and Varnell's office meaning they are handling the transaction. On. January 315, 2024, Sharp, Graham, Baker and Varnel's law office sent $10,000 for the Whichard option fee which is also Kitty Hawk Estates LLC. Mr. Varnell which we all know is the Town Attorney for the Town of Kitty and the Town of Kill Devil Hills. Isay this all to say that there are serious wheels turning and people need to be aware that things are happening fast. Isay this all to shed light on the fact that someone int the Town of Kitty Hawk has known about this since it has been discussed since 2022. While Mr. Varnell's law firm has been helping since at least February of 2023. say all this to shed some light on the local collusion and serious conflict ofi interest even int the Town of Kitty Hawk. Ip personally do not feel that Mr. Varnell should be allowed to weigh in any of the wetland text amendment language tonight or ever because his firm is intimately working alongside the very company who is trying to get rid of wetland protections. Ihave 35 more seconds but, Ibrought myl kids back here too for the same reason. I just hope that you don'tj just look at this as a legal matter, this is a personal matter to everybody in here and there are people ini this room that are intimately involved with things that are happeningi that should not have any kind ofi interaction with the amendment at all, they  should know what is happening that is all. Thank you for your time.  16IPage  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Hines, David: Ihave a comment on that. Ican't speak for half ofthat, butl Ic can speak for myself that Iknow nothing about what was going on Woods Road regarding Affordable Housing, for1 the record.lunderstand where iti is at, but you are making an accusation that somebody in here knew  about it, and for the record Idid not. Morgan, Katie: Okaylunderstand.  Garriss, Craig: Okay anymore, speakers for this text amendment. Walker, Laura: Mayor Ihave one more gentleman signed up, Jimbo Ward.  Garriss, Craig: Come on up Mr. Ward.  Ward, Jimbo: My name is Jimbo Ward. I do not want to follow Ralph Calfee, but basically, everything he said is exactly what Icame to say. guess everybody looks at development differently. lam 74 years old, and Ig grew up on this beach off and on, sporadicallylg guess you could say, and Icould get in my truck and drive 5 minutes and get in my duck blind and go hunting. My kids can't do that, and they can't doi that because we had kids and you had kids and. Jeff had kids and Ms. Walker had kids. Those kids changed this beach. So, when we. say the developer messed up, which developer? Daddy Perry, when he subdivided his chunk of land? The Walkers when they puti in at trailer park? It's inevitable. The question to me is really more like what Mr. Calfee brought up. How do youl handle development with doing the least amount of damage? What does the future hold in store for any of us at Kitty Hawk? People ini this Town fought the medical center, and they got a candy store. Ihope they are happy. Seems to me it would have been better with a new medical center. You fight the use of property to individual homeowners. Forty years from now, this board will probably be populated by two people from Ohio, somebody from Pennsylvania, somebody else from New Jersey, and one Kitty Hawker. They may look at that piece of land and go wow, we can get 22 multi-family units on that property. When that property is used for. Jeff Pruitt, Jeff's house or. Jimbo Ward's house, or Dylan Tillett's house, that's what it will be used for. lwould rather have ai family in Kitty Hawk. Well, Iwill be gone so it won't matter. And probably my kids too, butlwould rather have at family there today because something like that will never happen again. We talk about and we get all upset about the cost of construction where people can live, by creating the 15,000 square foot lots and trying to make the uplands contiguous. You drive through Kitty Hawk and see fori instance what Steven Lafrance has built. Hei is the only person in Kitty Hawk that somebody could actually afford. Under this new ordinance, that land would be unusable. It could never be recorded. A young family would never have the opportunity to move into a somewhat small home, but still, a nice-looking home that he is building. Ify you go right down Kitty Hawk Village Road you will see house after house that meets that criteria. It isup  to you.  Garriss, Craig: Thank you Mr. Ward. Anyone else signed up Laura?  17IPage  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Walker, Laura: No sir.  Garriss, Craig: Anyone else like to speak? Come on up.  Sullivan, Sharon: Ido not have prepared remarks, but in whether or not you guys vote for this text amendment that is up to you. But thei intent to protect the wetlands isi important to everybody. Ify you don't vote for this, then please work together. Don't make somebody pay another $250 or whatever to put at text amendment. Get together and work on it and protect our Garriss, Craig: Thank you, Ms. Sullivan. Anyone else like to speak? Anyone else during this public hearing? Council Ineed a motion to go out oft the Public Hearing, and go back into regular session,  wetlands. If this is not going to work, then find something that will.  please?  Pruitt, Jeff: So, moved.  Garriss, Craig: Motion made by Jeff, second?  Hines, David: Second.  Garriss, Craig: Second made by David. All in favor?  All Council: Aye.  Garriss, Craig: Council what would you like to do. Any discussion? If not, Iwill entertain a motion. Pruitt, Jeff: We are getting shown scenarios and that's really not what the job is tonight. Ourjob is we were given ai text amendment and whether there is al loophole we are going to miss tonight,! am not really sure. Ifv we do, we might have to come back and correct it, but we have the text  amendment in front of us and not the ability to change it.  Garriss, Craig: That's all we have.  Pruitt, Jeff: So, whatever we decide tonight It think it just has to strictly be with what the applicant  has proposed to us.  Garriss, Craig: All right? Thank you, Jeff, any further conversation?  Hines, David: Is it $250 every time somebody brings in a new one, this board does not have the  right to say okay let's waive that fee?  18IPage  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Testerman, Rob: When anyone applies for a text amendment iti is $2501 for them to bring it to the planning board and council. Ifthe Council directs staff to draft a text amendment then iti is not.  Walker, Charlotte: Both times, they paid that?  Garriss, Craig: Yes, because they changed it from the original.  Testerman, Rob: It was entirely a separate application, the first one got approved. Thisisa separate application. Ift the council wants to, if council maybe feels like this is not the right approach and wants to do something to try to resolve it, then you take what you have or we try to revise it or deny, recommend or direct staff to start drafting something to get at that intent which Ihave no problem reaching out and work with the residents and folks to get alli input from all sides to get what council wants to see and best protect and preserve the wetlands. Ihave no problem Pruitt, Jeff: Once again, Ithink that would be up to the applicant. If the council is willing to entertain the thought. Or would the applicant prefer us to go ahead as scheduled on the agenda Testerman, Rob: We would have to ask the applicant about that. Ithink Casey, you can correct me iflam wrong but if make any changes to what they proposed they would have to agree toi it. But ift they want to proceed to get a yes, no vote tonight then we can go whichever way you need then we can do that ori if we table it and direct me to work with the applicant and come up with something that addresses the concerns then we can do that too as long as that leads to the Garriss, Craig: There have been many people who have been very faithful coming to these  with that.  and then direct staff to looki into this or something of that nature.  changes.  meetings and speaking and Ithink they deserve an answer.  Hines, David: Ido too, and lalso don't think it is right for the applicant to have to keep spending money every time they want to come here to try to do what they want to do. The first time it got approved, correct? So, this is the second time. You mentioned tabling it; it would be up to Mr. Hines, David to agree to that, buti ifi it is tabled, Id don't think it is right he spends more money to  come back in here.  Varnell, Casey: Idon'tthink he would have to.  Testerman, Rob: If you table it is still part of the same application process. It is just going backt to the planning board to improve the language. No additional fees. Again, if the council wants to make a decision tonight and it ended up being a no, but you wanted to direct me to work with them to come up with something else to address his concerns, then that is coming at your direction it would not be any burden on the applicant to submit an application.  19IPage  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Hines, David: Iwould like to hear, Jamie, if you don't mind speaking again to what we are talking Hines, Jamie: Absolutely, It think this diagram thew al little bit of a glitch ini the way a lot of us had envisioned this going. la also wanted to see, and the input is, Ithink al lot of us want to see a instead ofal little land bridge cutting off a continuous flow of wetlands, we wanted to see you need to have 15,000 square feet of uplands asi ini taking 10,000 and making it 15,000. That is together, not just making bridges. As Mr. Calfee said, you start cutting off contiguous wetlands we are not doing Testerman, Rob: And Idot think that is achievable, but today that is the way' we are looking ati it, but somebody is going to be looking at it and how can Iwork around it. Soifasimentioned earlier, not to start proposing language on the fly here int the meeting, but some way to figure that 15,000 square feet of contiguous naturally occurring wetlands or uplands, sorry. Something of that nature, that way somebody can't come in and sayi iflpush al little dirt around herelcan make this  about. Iwant to help out but Ijust want to make sure we get it right.  any good there.  15,000 square feet.  Walker, Charlotte: So, there is common ground we can find.  Testerman, Rob: Yes, Ithink there is definitely doable. In my position when bringing these things forward, have to try to int talking with the Town Attorney as welllhave to try and figure out all the loopholes that people are going to come at us with that we can try toi identify with a photo Hines, David: So, Iwant to be clear, one of the reasons I am concerned about this isl Ihave been involved in different situations actually on a county board where that happened. We all know what happened in Wanchese and Id don't want to see that happen again because we voted on Testerman, Rob: This area is just a random spot that Ih have picked out, but Ihave had a conversation with an engineer who is working with different area, soifit gets adopted, he has  lens and those in front of us and exploiting the loopholes that we create.  something and then somebody else comes in and loopholes it.  already drawn the plans to do something like this. Pruitt, Jeff: Ican see this for sure.  Hines, David: lwant the residents to get what they want but lalso want to make sure by them getting that, we do not have another replication of what happened in Wanchese.  Garriss, Craig: All right, are you ready to make a motion? Jeff? Pruitt, Jeff: lwant to go back to the applicant. Would you?  20Page  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Hines, David: lam too.  Pruitt, Jeff: Would you be willing iflr make a motion to defer this to the next meeting so that you get time to see if we could rewrite the language sO that we can, when we vote on this time we can truly tryt to doi the best we can to get you what you were trying to achieve? If you arelam willing. Hines, David: And to add to it, l'am happy to sit down personally as well with you, and maybe if  it's allowed maybe. Jeffi ifhei is willing to sit down with me as well. Varnell, Casey: Just not more than 2 council members.  Hines, David: lunderstand it would be myself and one other person, Jeff or whoever. We can sit down and make sure we get it right for them at the same time not helping someone else geti it Walker, Charlotte: Iwas at the planning board meeting when this came up and it never occurred to me thati it was not contiguous, but the word was not ini there and so Ilearned that words Hines, David: So,lam going to go back to. Jamie with what. Jeffs request was, is that something Hines, Jamie: We need to find a way that we need to stop having to come toi these meetings.  wrong. Thati is the only thing la am hung up on.  matter.  you are okay with. Are you guys okay with?  Hines, David: lagree.  Walker, Charlotte: We enjoy you coming to the meetings.  Hines, Jamie: At what point do we stop fighting every single loop hole?  Pruitt, Jeff: We can certainly vote on it this tonight and move forward. Later we can suggest you Hines, Jamie: Ithink most of us like that and ift there needs to be an amendment to this second Pruitt, Jeff: Whatlam hearing is you would like us to proceed with the text amendment as  meet with Rob, and if we suggest iti it does incur a fee. text amendment then we can come back to the council.  written.  Garriss, Craig: Ithink that is whatlh heard, is that right. Jamie?  21Page  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Hines, Jamie: Ithink at this point what we have here Ithink it would be best let's just go ahead and vote on what we have for now. If changes need to be made to further clarify things then we Walker, Charlotte: Jamie, Icommend you for sticking with this through two applications. Garriss, Craig: All right council, would anybody like to make a motion? Jeff?  can look at it.  Pruitt, Jeff: Imove to approve the proposed Text Amendment to the definition of minimum lot size section 42-1 and relevant district regulations, as presented int this staff report. The Town Council has found this proposal tol be consistent with the Town's adopted land use plan.  Walker, Charlotte: Second.  Garriss, Craig: Motion, second by Charlotte. Any further discussion? Alli in favor aye.  Tillett, Walker, Hines, Pruitt: Aye. one.Ivoted against it, did you?  Garriss, Craig: All opposed? Aye because of the way it is worded. So the motion passed, four to  Hines, David: Idid not because we can come back and fix it.  Garriss, Craig: Motion has passed, thank you for being here. Thank you, Mr. Hines, and David good work. No old business, any new business? No new business. Report council comments from the  Town Manager, please.  15. Reports/General Comments from Town Manager  Clopton, Melody: Good evening, Ihave at few things. We had our initial bid opening for the Police Station Building on March 22nd. Unfortunately, the state statute requires a minimum of three bids for a successful process, and two bidders came forward at that time. Because the minimum bidder count was not met, we readvertised the bid and will hold a bid opening tomorrow at 2:00 pm. Since this is a re-advertisement, the statute requires to only accept the bids that come. The minimum bid number is no in place for re-advertisement. So, we know we will have at least two  bidders.  Walker, Charlotte: Will that be here?  Clopton, Melody: Yes, it will be here. Spring chipping Townwide will begin on Monday, April gth. Please visit the town's website for all the details on what to do and where to put your stuff. The bathhouse is open, andlunderstand it was justi ini time. It was al beautiful weekend and very well  22Page  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  utilized. And just a reminder, we will be holding our first-ever community trash collection on Saturday, April 20th and we are accepting volunteers sO again visit our website to register. Thank  you.  Garriss, Craig: Thank you Melody, good report. Report from the Town Attorney?  16. Reports/General Comments from Town Attorney  Varnell, Casey: Mayorlhave nothing. Garriss, Craig: Report from Council? Charlotte? 17. Reports/General Comments from Town Council  Walker, Charlotte: Ireceived at text from Pete Mantz today and he wanted me to pass along his gratitude to the Town of Kitty Hawk and the Volunteers who helped supporting the road race Black Beards Revenge last weekend. Through the crazy weather, the race route changed and we ended up running through Kitty Hawk twice. Itwas sO nice to have al bathhouse as a food and aid station and many volunteers from Kitty Hawk made the event possible. It was cold and rainy with lots of changes ini the race until the last minute. I know all the runners including myself were super grateful to have the opportunity to run up and down NC 12 last weekend. Please pass along a big thank you for me to the Council and city management as they appreciated everything that was  donei fori them. Thank you. Garriss, Craig: Thank you Charlotte. Pruitt, Jeff: don'thave anything.  Tillett, Dylan: Iwant to welcome our new staff members. Thank you for putting your applications into thet town and serving the town. It means a lot to all of us to keep things working the right way. Iwant tot thank everybody for coming out tonight. Support ini the room is always a wonderful thing. It's good to hear everybody's opinions either way.le enjoyed listening to everybody. And to we need to officially, this probably goes without saying. Do we need to officially task Rob with  coordinating with Mr. Hines, and David ori is that already talked about.  Garriss, Craig: Rob, you good with that?  Testerman, Rob: Yes.  Garriss, Craig: Okay, make contact. Tillett, Dylan: That is alllhave.  23Page  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    OW4  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Garriss, Craig: Thank you Dylan. David?  Hines, David: Talking al lot tonight, but how about that wolfpack?  Garriss, Craig: Again, Iwould like to thank the new staff members who have already started and theyl have already shown a positive impact to our town, thank you: again to everybody whoi is here tonight, and thank you to everybody for coming out. Apologies for my trick-or-treat mistake at the beginning of the meeting, that is what it turned into. Thank you alli for coming. CouncilIneed: a  motion to adjourn.  Pruitt, Jeff: Motion to Adjourn Mayor. Hines/Tillett: So, moved. Garriss, Craig: Second. Walker, Charlotte: Second. Garriss, Craig: All in favor. All Council: Aye  Garriss, Craig: We are adjourned. 18. Adjourned at 7:07 pm  The Minutes oft the April 1, 2024, Kitty Hawk Town Council Meeting are approved at the May 6,  2024, Kitty Hawk Town Council Meeting.  D.C Craig Garriss, Mayor  24Page  Town Council Minutes April 1, 2024    Post Office Box! 549 101 Veterans Memorial Drive Kitty Hawk, NC2 27949  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Phone (252)261-3552 Fax (252)261-7900 tps/nwAtyawncgw,  Minutes Special Meeting KITTY HAWK TOWN COUNCIL Tuesday, April 16, 2024 Kitty Hawk Town Hall, Smith Room 6:00 PM  1. Call to Order 2. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Award of Police Station Construction Contract 5. FY2024-25 Budget Discussion 6. - Adjourn Council Members Present:  Mayor Craig Garriss, Craig, Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Pruitt, Jeff, Councilman David Hines, David,  Councilwoman Charlotte Walker, and Councilman Dylan Tillett.  Staff Members Present:  Town Manager Melody Clopton, Town Attorney Casey Varnell, Administrative Services Director Laura Walker, Finance Officer Liliana Noble, Police Lieutenant. James Helms, Fire Chief Mike Talley,  Public Works Director' Willie Midgett, Finance Technician Lauren Cavendish.  1. Call to Order  2. Moment of Silence/Pledge of Allegiance  Garriss: Good evening, everyone Iwould like to call the Special Kitty Hawk Town Council meeting to order, today is Tuesday, April 16th, 2024, at 6 pm int the Smith Room Kitty Hawk Town Hall. Thank you all for coming tonight we have some important business to take care of or to discuss. Thank you to those in attendance tonight. If you would please stand if you can for a moment of  silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Approval of Agenda  Garriss: Council Itrust you had time to look at the agenda ifs soifit meets with everyone's  approval, Ir need a motion to approve tonight's agenda, please.  Pruitt: So Moved Mr. Mayor.  1Page Town councii-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Garriss: Thank you. Jeff. Walker: Second.  Garriss: Second by Charlotte, all in favor?  All Council: Aye.  Garriss: All opposed - NONE.  4. Award of Police Station Construction Contract  Garriss: Item number four. Award for the Police Station Construction Contract. Melody? Clopton: Good evening, Council, staff, and public. We are here tonight to talk about the award of the Police Station building construction contract. We will also talk later about our budget for the next fiscal year. Al little bit about the process. As you know, we have been working with Dills Architects to design our project. Once the design was finalized, the project was bid for construction. We received three responsible bidders for this project. They were! Sussex Development, Whiting-Turner, and A.R. Chesson. Dills and the Town staff reviewed all the submitted bids and tabulated the submissions, confirming all the bids were in order and met all of the criteria the town seeks and requires for its procurement process, the state of North Carolina procurement process, and the federal procurement process. Based on the tabulation iti is Dills Architects' recommendation as well as the town staff's recommendation we award the contract to A.R. Chesson. While this organization has a Williamston address, A.R. Chesson also has offices in Elizabeth City. Their bid was the lowest. It also had the least number of days for completion. The bid submitted was $3,540,000. The estimated bid time for construction was 270 days. This bid includes 8140 square feet of renovation and 940 square feet of an addition which is the lobby area, and then also a diesel generator to supply power to that portion of the building in times of  emergency. Does anyone have any questions? Garriss: Any questions for Melody? Hines: Iwill but not at this moment.  Clopton: Currently in our fund 41 which is the Police Department fund. We have $3,599,010.56 available. We do believe that the estimated additional cost right now is $550,315. This is for furnishings, equipment, fitness equipment. Special agent inspections, IT and communications, and security cabling, again these are estimates. It is also recommended that we include a 10%  contingency! just for things that were not expected or changes. Garriss: David, you said you have some questions?  2Page Town Councli-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Hines: lam good right this moment. Garriss: Any questions for Melody?  Hines: Is there anybody here from A.R Chesson?  Clopton: No.  Hines: Is this now that we are going to discuss this? Garriss: Yes, and hopefully a motion to approve. Pruitt: Have they done work here?  Clopton: A.R Chesson is a very well-known company here, yes. They do al lot of projects for the hospital. They have done al lot of work around here. Ispecifically know about the Hospital projects. Garriss: Iknow they did the rehab place that is sitting right at the road at the hospital. Clopton: They did the renovation at Urgent Care in Nags Head that used to be a Hardees. Walker: Part oft the reason they can doi it is because they are local, and they have contacts here Hines: Ihave seen some of the work they have done. Iflam not mistaken, they worked on the  and they have al lot of things that the other two may not have had.  Marriott in Kill Devil Hills/Nags Head. Walker: They have a good reputation.  Pruitt: So, we allocated 3.5, sO we are looking at the $ 40k fori the building, right?  Clopton: We had $3.8 but we used some of that for design services, and SO forth sO right now we have $3.599, sO we have an extra $40K sO we have an extra $40,000 which is above the proposal,  but we do anticipate it will cost more.  Pruitt: So, we are not increasing, it's coming in at what we had hoped.  Clopton: The construction part ofity yes. Pruitt: We will talk about the other part ofi it. Okay.  3Page Town councii-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Garriss: Okay, council? What would you like to do with this matter?  Hines: lwant to get back into a couple oft things. First of all, everybody knowsl lam a big supporter ofthis police department being built and I am aware oft their reputation as developers, builders whatever. Ithink what Ihave a hard time with, and lam sure there is a state law reason why we can't. Ihave a hard time awarding a contract without seeing a contract, that has provisions of delays, change orders, runovers, and things to that effect. That may be something we have to do  about the award before we can see that.  Clopton: Correct.  Hines: But it's concerning to me when we are already over budget.  Clopton: We cannot talk with A.R. Chesson until you all give us the approval to move forward. So, that is where we are. We have been working on a contract. Casey has been reviewing it. Thati is something we will make sure is in order before we move forward. Before we can move forward, Hines: By moving forward, we are not locked in 100% if we do not like something or a provision of Varnell: So, no. And it is truly going to be our contract in this particular case. It is one we prepare, and we send to them. If they have some edits toi it, that ist fine, they are subject to our approval. If there was something really major, Idon'ta anticipate it, but if there was something really major that they object toi in our contract, we would come back and we would go with the second-best bid, for example. So, to answer your question it is not locked in. No, we are not stuck with them, that is not how it works. This is the first step in moving forward. We are not even allowed to talk abouta  we need to inform you of our recommendation.  their contract is that correct?  contract until such time as a bit has been awarded.  Hines: So, by doing SO are we paying them to create a contract? Varnell: No, iti is us. It is going to be our contract.  Hines: Okay. So, all my other questions Ihad prepared fori tonight we will back into once we have Tillett: Ihave a question on these additional costs. Some of them Is see can be handled after the building is complete, and some look like they need to be handled during construction.  that. Okay.  Clopton: Correct.  4IPage Town counc-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    ow  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Tillett: Are we able to split those up so we have al better understanding of what really needs to be Clopton: Ithink so, and again these are estimates from Dills design team. For example, we have Tillett: Ithinkk the construction admin inspections, that needs to happen up front for sure, or during construction. The furnishing and the fitness equipment, that could all be worked in neart the  added to this and what can wait?  found furniture and equipment to be estimated a little bit high.  end.  Clopton: Correct. The cabling has to take place during the construction.  Tillett: Okay.  Clopton: Andidol believe we have money' we budgeted this year's budget for fitness equipment,  so they are taking care of that differently.  Tillett: Do we have a ballpark as to what that is, just out of curiosity? Pruitt: Five hundred is whatl Ithink you submitted Chief.  Palkovics: No, Ithink it was $25,000 was what we puti in the budget.  Pruitt: For gym equipment? Tillett: Alright.  Palkovics: Yes, for fitness equipment. Let me make sure that is exactly what it was.  Tillett:lwas just looking for al ballpark, you don't have to look at exact numbers. Iwas just curious  what it was.  Clopton: We can get that information. what needs to happen during construction.  Tillett:lwould like to see it split up between what can wait until after the building is done and  Garriss: Okay council. Does anyone wish to make a motion?  Hines: Tell you what, Iwill make the motion providedlunderstand you correctly that we can  review our contract.  5IPage Town council-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Varnell: Correct.  Hines: In that case, Iwill make the motion to award al Police Department Building construction contract to A.R. Chesson for the amount of $3, 540,000.00, Iwill make the motion.  Garriss: Thank you David, can I get a second?  Walker: Second.  Garriss: Second from Charlotte, any further discussion? Alli in favor say, "Aye."  All Council: Aye Garriss: All opposed? NONE Hines:I do want to see it get going. Garriss: Thank you. Clopton: All right, thank you.  Garriss: Melody, with a big smile can you make those contacts tomorrow morning?  Clopton: Iwould be happy to. Garriss: So, we can get this thing rolling?  Clopton: We will.  5. FY2024-25 Budget Discussion  Garriss: Item five, our fiscal year 2024-2025 Budget discussion, as you all know on March 19th we had al budget workshop. The staff furnished us with al lot ofi information to look at and think about. I know some of you have met personally with Liliana. Some have requested materials and information to study and look at, Ithink that is wonderful that's what we all need to do, Melody? Clopton: Before we get into our discussion Iwanted to provide the budget timeline. As the Mayor said, we had our budget workshop meeting on March 19th. Today we are here for your feedback and direction on where we would like to go with the budget. Our goal is to have the draft budget prepared and presented by May 6th. We have to have it available for public review for 10 days and we have to set a public hearing in May if we want to approve the budget in. June. Of course, we can always have other special meetings, but this is the timeline we are working under right now. 6Page Town Council-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Basically, we are here to answer questions and hear your observations. Wei talked al little bit about some of our shared revenue decreases going forward. We discussed some revenue options and I know there has been a review of our expenditures and so if there is a prioritization of expenditures that you would like to pass on to us we are ready to move forward and get this Garriss: All right you folks want to go down the line. Iknow a lot of you have questions and  budget balanced and ready for presentation in May. concerns and comments. David, you want to start. Hines: No sir, I do not. reserve my time thank you.  Garriss: Dylan?  Tillett: No comments right now, lam surel Iwill chime in as we get going.  Garriss: At this point, I have a preference of which wayl would like to go but Iwill hold that to the Pruitt: Well, I don't want to raise taxes, Id don't mind saying it. I just wish there was a way that we could have balanced this budget without raising taxes or trying to take money from Beach  end also.. Jeff?  Nourishment.  Garriss: From whatlunderstand, that is possible.  Clopton: We can. Garriss: Wecan.  Pruitt: lam just hoping, now which way to go to say at this meeting Chief doesn't get this and Fire Chief doesn't get that, I am not sure. Iwould rather you all decide what your priority is that you can do without the most and tryt to come back with al balanced budget so that we don'thave to raise the taxes this year. With that being said, Ihave talked with other council members, and Ido see us having to do it and probably next year and people say, "Oh it's an election year." Well, that does not matter. We don't know what our projection this year of the people and tourists coming so it's just like we didn't know during COVID if they were coming or not. They did. Everybody is predicting us to be back to pre-pandemic numbers. David keeps a good track being on the tourism board, sO he: sees the figures coming in and we will be able to realize that as it goes along. Iwould hope we could work it out this year. We have spent a lot of money and the people have watched us spend al lot of money. I don't want the optics of us raising their taxes for us to look like, hey man we are ready to do this, and this and we are, going to raise your taxes. We have spent al lot where we have saved al lot. Idon't want it to look like we have overspent. Thati is the pointlam 7IPage Town counci-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024  trying to make.    TOWN  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Clopton: The day after we had the budget meeting, the first thing Is said was," Okay you guys what Garriss: Nobody has said that we cannot balance this budget without raising taxes or the one-cent reallocation. Nobody has said that. Iflam going to base how Ivote on something iflam worried Pruitt: That's what Is said. It does not matter. It would be easier to raise taxes this year and then know you are covered. Iget that, or do we wait and see if we can doi it without raising taxes this year. Then once again, Ibelieve the numbers are probably going to come in that they will have to  can you cut from your budget?" Then things went from there.  about being relected Ishould not be sitting up here.  be raised next year.  Garriss: We can look ati it next year.  Pruitt: That's just the wayl llook ati it, that's one opinion up here. Hines: What was that number Liliana presented the other day?$177,000.  Noble: In the presentation, it was the projections of revenues. It was the projection of al loss in  revenues. Do you still have this page? Hines: l'am getting there.  Noble: That was the projection revenue decrease for sales tax, occupancy tax, and land transfer as ar result of other taxes increasing the tax rate in the shared distribution oft these three taxes will Hines: Okay. Iknow again, Iknow Ileft early but that was before the last presentations. This was discussed prior to me leaving. lwant tol bring up what we were talking about before. Sothese  affect the other towns. Thati is aprojection ofi fees and revenues.  projections ran being projected revenue decrease. Okay.  Noble: Correct. Moving forward. Occupancy Tax, based on sales tax?  Hines: Where are those numbers coming from for the projection of the decrease? Based on Noble: These projections are coming from Dare County Projections. Dare County provided this  data. Hines: Correct.  8Page Town council-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Noble: So they provide the data on how much decrease our percent participation is for1 the  upcoming fiscal year. That is wherel I got the projection. Hines: Igot you, the same way you use it every' year, right?  Noble: Yes, the same formula.  Hines: The formulai is the same every year. Noble: Exactly, the same, yes sir.  Tillett: After our March meeting Melody, when we went back to the departments, was therea  number difference that we can talk about that was re-discussed?  Melody: There was a slight number difference. Tillett: What is the ballpark of something like that? Clopton: Ithink from what/know, probably about $80-90,000.  Tillett: Total?  Clopton: Yes, and we had a $12,000: surplus at the time.  Tillett: Right, Okay.  Hines: How did you come up with that $80-90,000?  Clopton: Asking them what they might be willing to cut out oft their budget.  Hines: Okay.  Tillett: What were some oft the items that were removed iflcan ask cause, we don'twant to squeeze each department too tight, but lam curious what was willing to be removed.  Clopton: For us reducing townwide training. Reducing community relations items we had added.I  know Willie had a number; he did not exactly tell me what.  Midgett: Mostly maintenance stuff.  Tillett: Okay.  9IPage Town council-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Noble: The finance department, $10,000 less for software to the capital reserve.  Garriss: Ihate to see training go guys; training is huge.  Walker: Idid not see them ask for anything that It thought was extravagant. Ithink they put al lot oft thought into what they asked for, and they felt like they really needed that. It's brave of them to look at it and do that. But Idid not see anybody trying to get something that they did not need.  Clopton:ldefinitely agree with you, that is not the case.  Tillett: lagree with that as well.  Clopton: We talked about the fire truck situation, that is still looming. Chief, Ic don't know if you Talley: Good evening, Mayor, Council. So, the timing between our last meeting and now is relatively short to get a vendor to get those kinds of numbers together. Informally and unofficially, it's about the same as what we talked about, it is going to be ini that $850-900,000 range, based on percentages from the last purchase. To get something more concrete, we would have to sit down and go through pretty much line-by-line items to get a more concrete number and then get an Garriss: And again, you said if we ordered that truck today you said it would take about two years  have more information to share about the fire truck or the cost ofi it.  official number. to get it.  Talley: Right now, the timeline is about two and al half years if we order it today.  Tillett: Chief, can you explain what truck that is sO we can have a better understanding? There are ladder trucks, there are engine trucks. Which one did we recently purchase within the past couple of years and which ones are going to be phasing out with their life span? Talley: The next two vehicles that are getting ready to go out, one is ai fire engine, otherwise  known as a pumper. That is in 2026, it will reach its 25-year mark. Tillett: That is the next one we talked about; it's coming up. Talley: In 2030 that willl be our ladder truck. It will be 25 years old.  Tillett: During our last meeting we discussed the ladder truck was already having inspection issues. That is not typicallwould. assume. That is not something you want tol be dealing with too 10/Pagetown council-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024  frequently. Failing inspections on the ladder truck?    OWN  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Talley: All apparatus and all vehicles have issues. When they start getting this age, it's expected. Most departments or jurisdictions, they start phasing their trucks out much earlier than 25 years. We are pushing it to the limit. Some oft these things, it is going to be expected. Things we are getting hit with now are maintenance calls, we are sending it to these qualified service technicians, itis drastically higher than what it has been in previous years. Thati is really driving up our costs. Tillett: That ladder truck replacement, can you give us a ballpark cost? The Engine before that, you said $850,000 to $900,000, what does a ladder truck cost? Isit$1.21 Million? Ist that Talley: Ijust got done calling around to various departments who purchasing apparatus and vendors and unofficially they are talking anywhere from $1.8 million to $2 million dollars. Pruitt: And Chief, al ladder truck is that a requirement? Thati is a requirement now that we have, like the Hilton Garden, is that something we have to have? Don't get me wrong, we are going to try to have al ladder truck. Is that something that is required of a Town that has buildings of that Talley: It is part oft the ISO grading, so yes. Without that service vehicle that is what it is classified. Garriss: Going back to the last truck, Iknow you are to be complimented here because you said you wanted a working truck, not a parade truck, not a show truck. That still was about $750,000,  reasonable?  size?  Icannot tell you where the score would go, but it would be a big hit.  ist that right?  Talley: No, it was closer to about $700,000. Al little less than $700,000.  Garriss: Okay.  Talley: A lot of what is driving the cost is just the demand. Supply and demand. Because of the pandemic, everything got pushed back, sO now we are playing catch up and it is driving costs up Tillett: In terms of big trucks, the newer truck we have, and the two that are aging. Is that the total 3 larger trucks ati the department? Oris is there others, ori is there more? Talley: We have four. We have three engines or three pumpers and then one ladder vehicle,  dramatically.  ladder truck or service vehicle.  Pruitt: And after the ladder truck, how long are we looking we have 2026, 2030. Do you know the  next number?  11PageTown Council-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Talley: It would be 2036. Walker: Is that the one we just got?  Pruitt: No.  Walker: Oh, okay. We will all be gone by that time. Talley: So, it's 2036 and then 2042 fori the next numbers.  Pruitt: Iwant that out there, sO people realize that when we are budgeting. Ifwe don't budget, as you can see this is going to pile up. Once again going back tot taxes, that is what it pays for, these trucks and stuff. If it does come toi it having to be raised, you have to see that we have to prepare for the future sO we are not hit really hard to explain we took a fire truck years ago and it never could complete inspection, so it got us behind the 8 ball. We are playing catch-up. it thank you for what you are doing, trying to keep us aware of staying ahead of this even though it is hard to do. Talley: Five or six years ago we actually had another vehicle. So, we downsized, we actually had  We are going to do our best to keep up with it.  another service vehicle that we put out of service that did not replace it. Tillett: What was that? Was that another engine or a pumper?  Talley: It was looked at as a ladder truck or a service vehicle, buti it was much smaller. Hines: With the inventory that you guys expiring if you will or the stuffi is no longer in use, what is being done with those items? Are we selling them for scraps and things to that effect?  Talley: They are going to GOV DEALS, or they are auctioned off. Hines: So, it's the same thing for the fire department, the GOV Deals is.  Clopton: Yes.  Tillett: What kind of trade-in value do we get for an old truck like that?  Talley: Not much. It is drastically reduced.  Tillett: Less than 100?  Talley: They look at the same documents in NFPA and 25 years is the end of their service life so, 12/Pagetown councii-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024  they know there is nothing left.    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Hines: So, somebody is buying that right around town. Talley: The last person who bought one was actually a farmer.  Clopton: - Ithink it is Powell's Point is'nt it? Midgett:Ipass' it two times a day.  Tillett: The vehicle before that was a farmer and he uses it to irrigate his fields. The other one is  just yard art.  Garriss: Any more questions for Chief Talley? Any discussion?  Hines: Ido want to be clear, my questions tonight are not from a safety standpoint for fire, or police it's about a budget thing and Ih have been up here for five years, and Istand behind whatever both those departments need sO you can be safe. So, Iwant to make that clear.I lam not trying to, as somebody said earlier, pinch certain departments that are life and safety.  Garriss: Thank you Chief. Hines: Thank you Chief.  Garriss: Charlotte, Ithink it is your turn to provide a little feedback.  Walker: Right, well. Nobody wants to hear the words raising taxes, that is just a phrase that strikes fear in somebody's heart. lespecially understand that. lalso know that some oft the values of property would not raise the taxes $35 dollars. Icannot go out to lunch for $35. Not breakfast either probably. To keep everybody safe and to have everything that we need, it is going to have tol happen. It does not mean it has to happen this year, it does not mean right away, but we also lose a share of the shared revenue and not taking that into consideration about how much more that would give us from the shared revenue if these other towns are raising their taxes. They are doing it; they are not even thinking about it. They don't have a village. We have a village, and we have to be considerate about those people as well as the commercial people. It just adds another dimension about how hard you think about raising taxes. Ihate to leave money on the table. Ihate to lose that shared revenue. Ireallyt think if you looked at the amount the taxes would go up, it is not that much. There is another option with the beach renourishment. We put away money that should far exceed that cost. l'am open to what this town needs to do. And it has been ten years  since we raised taxes. That is almost unheard of. Garriss: The shared revenue is a biggie.  13/Pagetown council-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    o  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Walker: It's a huge thing.  Garriss: It's costing this town. It's costing the taxpayers.  Walker: Liliana helped me understand the shared revenue and what we were leaving on the table.  Lord knows, Idon't want to go up on taxes.  Garriss: No, nobody does.  Walker: These things are coming down the pike and they are not getting any cheaper. Ican go either way with it. lam not saying we have to do that. There is the beach renourishment money that we could go to, because that exceeds what we feel like that is going to cost. Anyway, that is Garriss: Thank you Charlotte. Do we have any further questions or discussions tonight while we have department heads here now is the time to do it. Anything particular for Willie or Chief  my two cents.  Palkovics or Liliana or any other department heads? Okay? Hines: Idon'tfor department heads personally. Not right now. have been made, Ireally don't. If they requested it, they needed it.  Garriss:l lam like Dylan Ic don't see anything that goes above and beyond request that should not Hines: lagree with that, but there are certain parts of what was presented the other day. lam going to bring up an example for example, Ithink it was $49,000 in merit pay for in my words, patting someone on the back for doing their job. Ithink it said in the last minutes, that Iwas in favor, lami ini favor of recognizing staff through advancement not through extra pay. Ijust want to be on the record for that. personally don't agree with that, and It think that was $49,000, is that Clopton: And will remind you that when you hired me, you asked me to do a performance evaluation, and merit pay system. That is what drove that, so if that is something we don'twant Hines: Ijust want to be clear; lam okay with recognizing people for going from Sergeant to Lieutenant or Assistant Director to Director, but when we are pinched already trying to figure out Clopton: You understand we don't have al lot ofopportunities for advancement here and thati is Hines: So maybe we: should look at the payscale for the current situation they arei in. 141PageTown counci-Specia Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024  right and some change?  to do anyl longer,lam fine with that.  how to do something that's the reason, Imainly bring that up this year.  part of ouri issue.    oW  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Clopton: We continually look at the pay scale.  Hines: Ifwe can find $49,0001 to divvy out amongst all of the staff, don't get me wrong, I appreciate the staff. Then maybe if their current position now reads as pay current salaryi is $50- 62,000 depending on experience and this particular person is at $56,000, then maybe therei is an advancement in that side ofi it is where lam going with it. Because there is a pay scale. Garriss: David, some oft the reason lagree with what you are saying. l'agree with what you are in the shape now is because council ini the past did not want to hear the words pay study.  Hines: Igeti it, fors sure.  Garriss: Any questions for Melody?  Hines: Igot one last thing while lam the bad guy. Iwould like to see a line item for a specific line item to show what the Town Manager expects when we are having a get-together, or a party or for employees because it's kind of hidden, not hidden because it's coming out of the non-  department.  Clopton: Itisi in employee relations, under non-departmental.  Hines: So, is its own line item?  Clopton: Yes.  Hines: Under which item is it? It's under employee relations?  Noble: The reason iti is under non-departmenta, is because it is for events that cover all oft the departments. Otherwise, you have to assign a budget for each department for their own things. So, we put it in non-departmenta for all the activities that we do townwide. Internally and for the  public. That is what is in non-departmental. Clopton: Retirement parties and things like that. Hines: lam glad we don't have any oft those fora a while. Walker, Laura: lam sorry there are more coming. discretion at the night you are having a party. Right?  Hines: Imean that's fine, but Ithink that it is still the amount of funds that is used at the  5PageTown counci-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Clopton: We do determine a budget for each event, and we stay within that budget.  Hines: So that line item is where, where can Ifind that?  Noble: Under non-departmental.  Clopton: It is called employee relationsibelieve. Hines: Okay, that is okay Iwill look it up. Noble: Iwill get it for you right now. hoping for it to be explained to me.  Hines: That is not the way Iread it, that is not the way Iread the packet Igot the other day. lam  Noble: Ib believe you received that department as well but let me double check.  Clopton: Where did you see that? all being under non-departmenta item.  Hines: To me Idon'ti interpret what we are talking about as being a separate line item. To me itis  Melody: It is under non departmental, under employeerelations.  Noble: Employee Relations and events. That is the line item. General Account number 10-4120-  3552.  Hines: So, what was the budget for that in 2023?  Noble: $18,000? Hines: What did we spend? Noble: You said last fiscal year.  Hines: Yes Ma'am, what did we budget versus what did we: spend? Noble: The budget was! $19,500 and the activity was $16,572. Hines: Under the employee relations line item, correct?  Noble: Again, it is under Non-Departmental Employee relations and events. 16/PageTown council-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Hines: Ok, l'am good for now, thank you.  Tillett: Ihave some more questions, Liliana. So, Imet with Liliana and Iwant to point out andI want to thank you publicly for helping explain everything to me because it was extremely helpful. Just for a general understanding of everything, this helped open my eyes. Idon't have a current Melody, you supplied us with a current detailed historical budget it shows 2018- 2019, 2021, 2022,  the total fund balance breakdown. Melody: Correct.  Tillett: So, Ihave 2022 to 2023 in front of me, I don't have the current budget numbers fori this one, butlwantt to highlight what, Ithink this is going to be really simple. So, our total fund  balance right nowi is close toi this, roughly $12 million, is that right?  Noble: Where are you looking ati that?  Clopton: Our total available fund balance right now?  Noble: Are you looking at this?  Tillett: Yes that, Ijust want to reiterate these numbers and what they look like from my perspective. Sot total fund balance, would you say what we are seeing for 2022 -2023 is close Noble:! 1c cannot say that yet until we finish because this is the financial statement of the town on  numbers to this new fiscal year buget?  June 30.  Tillett: Okay, correct.  Noble: Because we have not finished this fiscal year and the busiest months oft the month are coming which is May and June. So, it is close but, Icannot be sure. But we definitely are not going  to be in a deficit.  Tillett: And this paper, lam allowed to say these numbers to the public?  Noble: Yes, it is the official financial statement for the Town of Kitty Hawk. The Auditor prepared Tillett: Iwant to go over these just sO everybody has a better understanding. This is just general numbers. The total fund balance, and you can confirm as Igo along, is close to $12 Million. Is that 17/PageTown CouncilSpecial Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024  this.  correct? This was for 2022-2023.    jow  TOWN OF  KITTY HAWK  Noble: At the beginning, correct. Yes, go ahead.  Tillett: So, now we have got, there are mainly four categories that Isee that are large placeholders here. The first one is the capital reserve fund which is the budget we are talking about that we balanced. The second one is a required safety net that the State sets as a savings  account, al back up. The State sets that number.  Noble: Correct.  Tillett: The other, thet third onei is a street Powell Bill, that is to maintain our roads.  Noble: Yes.  Tillett: And the last one is a public safety number, that is a rather small number. But that is the fourth one. And then years ago the previous council set an emergency reserve policy to hold $3.5 Million in reserves. And all those add up to be close to $8.4 Million dollars. With our total fund balance of $12k. The variable fund balance left over is $3.7 Million, that is unallocated funds.  Noble: Correct. Yes sir.  Tillett: Isee that, andIfeel comfortable, not only are we holding our $3.5 Million that the previous council set, we actually have double that in unallocted funds balance. And this is with the  budgeted budget. Right? Noble:lwould not say we double it.  Tillett: lwould not say we double it, lam saying iti is essentially double because we have the Noble: That is correct. So, Iwill rephrase everything that you said, basically, the fund balance for this town on. June 30i is $12,193,799. There is money that is restricted. The one on the left. Sot the money that is not spendable that is restricted by the statute that you mentioned, $1,349,534. Restricted fori the Powell Bill, restricted for public Safety, Capital Reserve, plus the money that we have as a policy of $3.5 Million is money that money is part oft the money that is restricted. So how Tillett: So that is not including the safety net the previous council set up of $3.5 million. To hold  reserve amount, leftover is another $3.71 Million.  much money do you have now available to assign to other things? $3,760,926.  and set aside.  Noble: Correct, that is available unallocated funds.  18PageTown counci-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    ow  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Tillett: Unallocated Noble: Correct:  Tillett: So, in my view, and thisi is strictly. just my view. Ihave concerns that Iwant to track. Those concerns are culvert replacements. We already talked about that during the meeting on Eckner Street and that could be al huge chunk of money. There are other road and maintenance items. We talked to Chief Talley on upcoming fire trucks, and those are coming. They are not cheap. Interest, you and I discussed the interest money that we make, many years past it was close to $150,000, recently it has been about $450,000, almost tripled because of high interest rates. Interest rates are going down. That income from interest rates is going to go down. The cost of everything is going up. Our shared revenue is going down as other towns increase their taxes while we stay the same. Ithink we need to watch those. But at this point with balancing our budget, holding $3.5 Million per previous council policy and having $3.7 Million unallocted funds left over at the end of the day, personally! Is side with what Jeff was saying earlier, I don't see a need to raise it this year, Ithink we need to keep an eye on it. Maybe that is next year, or the year after that.I don't know but Ifeel comfortable with thet funds we have right now even if an emergency came, and we had to buy a fire truck out of pocket. Ifv we had to fix a culvert out of pocket. Ifeel like the funds are there. Idon'twant to spend, lam not in the habit of spending our savings but that is exactly whati iti is for, emergency: savings. In my opinion we should track these things that are changing, and iti is possible next year that taxes do go up, but Ifeel like this year we are fine, right Noble: You are absolutely correct, we are fine. Just to clarify, we can balance the budget. And when we balance thel budget, the expenditures are higher than revenues in the budget, we balance with the fund balance. That is how we balance the budget. However, it is our obligation to inform you and the citizens of the town what is coming and that wasi the purpose of the  where we are at with the balanced budget we have.  presentation about the revenue projections, because it is coming.  Tillett: And that is extremely helpful.  Noble: And there was another email this morning too.  Tillett:lthink we need to keep watching those items that are changing. The fire trucks the revenue, interest. Ithink we need to keep a close eye on that within the next year. Noble: Yes, we can balance the budget and again we have the balance is when we bring from that budget the fund balance from this to this $3,716,926 to balance the budget here. Hines: Liliana, Ihave a question, are we still paying. Do we still have an interste payment on the  past beach nourishment?  19/PageTown Council-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    TOWN  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Noble: We still have one more payment. One more payment, yes $41,000.  Hines: $41,000  Noble: When the new project starts, we generally finish the loan.  Hines: That is through PNC, correct? Noble: Correct. Yes.  Walker: Does anybody know when the property values will be re-evaluated?  Noble: Yes, in. January. Walker: This year SO. Noble: January 2025.  Hines: Well, we know they are going to be up. Walker: Yes, Ithink they will be too.  Hines: Then we will have to bring thet tax rate down.  Walker: That's what we have had to doi in the past. We can't raise the taxes and have the  property values go up at the same time. We, just can't do that. Hines: l'agree, not this year, we need to wait.  Walker: It's toon much.  Tillett: Is it mandatory to lower the taxes due to equity?  Noble: It is not mandatory but it'sa an math calculation, basically what we do is to calculate a rate thye provide so it is the same revenue as the last year. That is the purpose oft the re-evaluation. Because if we keep the same number, then we will have more reveues and that is not the purpose of the government. So, the math calculation for thei tax rate, that is what you see for your tax rate is now 30 cents, and after the re-evaluation we re-calculate to provide the same revenues as the previous years, because your property value is higher. So, we cannot calculate the same number,  are you clear on that one?  Pruitt: Is that the reason that we have lowered taxes twice before?  20/PageTown Council-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    (ow4  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Noble: Yes.  Pruitt: It is because the property value went up and what we were charging versus the property Noble: So, you have to lower the number in order to get the, because the properties, 99% oft them mostly increase in value. So, you have to reduce that number oft taxi to get the same rate as  value was too high.  previous that way you do not hurt the tax payer. Hines: Jeff, that is the same thing the county does.  Pruitt: Right.  Noble: It is called a neutral tax.  Tillett: Are there other towns that do not loweri it? Noble: Oh no, that is the standard to lower. Hines: Ithink it's the policy to lower it.  Clopton: You are going tol have al huge amount of revenue ify you don't.  Tillett: Iwas just curious, we had the most number of lowerings, then other towns.  Noble/Clopton: We do.  Clopton: We only lowered it once because of reevaluation. We lowered our tax when we  implemented the MSD, the other towns did not do that.  Hines: Dylan, just sO you know. Nags Head is the only town that collects their own tax. Separate from Dare County. Dare County. So, Dare County cannot tell them what to put their tax rate at.  Varnell: So, we are subject to whatever the county decides. Garriss: Any questions for Liliana while she is at the podium?  Noble: lam all yours. Garriss: Great job Liliana.  21/PageTown Councii-Speciar Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Noble: Bringi it on David Hines. Walker: We appreciate you, Liliana. Garriss: Great job Liliana. Pruitt: Good job. Tillett: Thank you Liliana.  Garriss: Questions for discussion? Keep in mind at our next council meeting May 6th as Melody Clopton: And to confirm the feedback lam hearing; we are going to balance the budget. Pruitt: lwould like to see that, and lagree with what Dylan said, if we see something we need to  said earlier the draft budget presentation will be made.  go in,Ifeel comfortable with the numbers, don'twant to go there but. Hines: For me Iwould like to see a balance without using beach nourishment.  Clopton: Correct, we are not talking about that at all. Varnell: No raising, no beach nourishment. We are, good.  Clopton: Just as we are.  Hines: Okay as long aslam clear about that.  Clopton: We are good.  Garriss: Does that give you and Liliana enough guidance to proceed? Noble: That is exactly what we needed today, now we can move forward.  Walker: Do we need to have a public hearing on?  Clopton: We would set the public hearing at the May meeting and have a public hearing in. June.  Garriss: And then vote in July hopefully. Clopton: No. Vote in. June.  22/Pagetown councii-special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  Garriss: No vote in June, that's right by law it has to be done.  Clopton: At least by the 30th of June.  Garriss: All right, any more questions, any more conversation, discussions? Everybody good?  Council if there is nothing else, Ineed a motion to adjourn. Pruitt: Mr. Mayor, Imake a motion to adjourn. Garriss: Thank you. Jeff. Second?  Tilllett: Second. Garriss: All in favor? All Council: Aye. Garriss: We are adjourned. 6. Adjourn  The Minutes of the April 16, 2024, Kitty Hawk Town Special Meeting are approved at the  May 6, 2024, Kitty Hawk Town Council Meeting.  D.C Craig Garriss, Mayor  23/PageTown councii-Special Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024    &B  AGENDA ITEM # Consent  DATE: May 6, 2024  SUBMITTED BY: Finance Director  SUBJECT: Budget Amendment #12- General Fund REF: Reimbursement from Towns for Training  cost-sharing  BACKGROUND:  Thej purpose of this budget amendment is to  towns that participated in the share-cost recognize thej payment from the Effective Supervisory Practice (UNC School of Government).  training class:  DISCUSSION:  RECOMMENDED MOTION: Consent Agenda Item    Town of Kitty Hawk- General Fund Budget Amendment Number 12( (FY: 2023-2024)  INCREASE Description  Account Number REVENUES  Amount Account Number $6,981  Description  10-0000-3839-0000 Miscellanous Reimbursements  INCREASE  EXPENDITURES  10-4100-5310-000 Travel and" Training Developing  $6,981  Town-wide  TOTAL  TOTAL  Budget amendment to recognize the cost-share reimbursement from the Town's that participated in the Effective Supervisory Practices Training hosted by the Town of Kitty Hawk: Town of Duck $1.994.60, Kill Devil Hills $1,994.60, Manteo $498.65, and Dare County $2,493.25  Recommended by:, Alicuolokes  Approved by:  Liliana Noble. Finance Director  D.Craig Garriss- Mayor  Date    6c  AGENDA ITEM # Consent  DATE: Monday, May 6, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Finance Director SUBJECT: FINANCIALSTATEMENTS REF:-] Financial Statements as of April 22, 2024  BACKGROUND: Revenues  Town of Kitty Hawk Financial Statements General Fund-10  Expenditures by Department Revenues and Expenditures Revenues and Expenditures  Town of Kitty Hawk Financial Statement Beach Nourishment Capital Project Fund-30 Town of Kitty Hawk Financial Statement 52001 N Croatan Hwy Project Fund- 41  DISCUSSION:  RECOMMENDED MOTION: Consent Agenda Item    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK: STATEMENT OF REVENUES FUND 10- GENERAL FUND as of APRIL: 22, 2024  AMENDED YRTODATE AMOUNT BUDGET as 4/22/2024 OVER/UNDER COLLECTED  %  REVENUE SOURCE TAXES-F PROPERTY  Ad' Valorem Tax ($.0265) Ad Valorem ($.035) BN Ad Valorem ($.10) MSD Ad' Valorem Prior' Year AD valorem & Vehicle Penalties, fees, interest Motor' Vehicle Tax Motor' Vehicle Tax-E BNMSD Local Option Sales Tax Local Option! Sales Tax-BN MSD Land' Transfer Tax Occupancy' Tax Beer and Wine Tax Telecom Tax Electric Utility" Tax Cable Franchise Tax Piped Natural Gas' Tax PEG Channel Solid' Waste Disposal Tax Mixed Beverage Tax (ABC) Building Permits Homeowner Recovery Fee CAMA Permits Planning Permit and Fees Board of Adjustment Fees Site Plan Review Fees Sanitation Fees (Garbage Carts) Powell Bill Allocation (pass through) Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture NCDOR Unauthorized: Substance Tax Dist Federal Grant Revenue State Grant Revenue Dare Co. Sand Fencing (pass through) Governor Grant Comm Grant (pass through) Dare Co. Payment to Bonds (pass through)  3,865,429 510,528 538,958 15,000 6,000 195,000 36,055 5,166,970 1,909,736 230,264 446,911 2,250,000 15,000 14,500 415,000 75,000 4,500 25,700 3,000 82,000 5,471,611 175,000 1,200 2,000 15,000 100 100 10,000 203,400 119,297 1,000 3,000 10,000 25,000 221,346 379,643 2,000 1,500 250 3,750  3,860,476 510,422 545,172 4,243 2,590 140,809 26,033 5,089,744 1,535,996 357,819 1,484,526 7,223 230,801 33,263 733 12,903 1,514 78,259 3,743,038 134,359 1,005 1,310 12,768 7,445 156,887 131,725 444  (4,953) (106) 6,214 (10,757) (3,410) (54,191) (10,022) (77,226) (373,740) (230,264) (89,092) (765,474) (15,000) (7,277) (184,199) (41,737) (3,767) (12,797) (1,486) (3,741) (1,728,573) (40,641) (195) (690) (2,232) (100) (100) (2,555) (46,513) 12,428 (1,000) (2,556) (10,000) (25,000) (221,346) (247,474) (1,000) (60) (50) (1,110)  99.87% 99.98% 101.15% 28.29% 43.16% 72.21% 72.20% 98.51% 80.43% 0.00% 80.06% 65.98% 0.00% 49.82% 55.61% 44.35% 16.28% 50.21% 50.46% 95.44% 68.41% 76.78% 83.75% 65.50% 85.12% 0.00% 0.00% 74.45% 77.13% 110.42% 0.00% 14.81% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 34.81% 50.02% 96.00% 80.00% 70.41%  subtotal  TAXES-OTHER  subtotal  PERMITS ANDI FEES  subtotal  INTERGOVERNMENTAL  subtotal  132,169 1,000 1440 200 2,640  FINES & FORFEITS  Dare County Court fees Code Enforcement Fines Fines and Forfeitures  subtotal  Page: 1    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK: STATEMENT OF REVENUES FUND: 10- GENERAL FUND as of APRIL: 22, 2024  AMENDED YRTODATE  AMOUNT  %  REVENUE SOURCE INTEREST EARNINGS  BUDGET as 4/22/2024 OVER/UNDER COLLECTED  Interest on Investments  150,000 150,000 300 1,300 84,333 10,000 18,669 3,000 117,602 251,601 251,601 349,000 349,000  492,047 492,047 421 8,350 115,471 24,865 20,111 2,648 0 171,866  342,047 342,047 121 7,050 31,138 14,865 1,442 2,648 (3,000) 54,264 (251,601) (251,601)  328.03%  subtotal  OTHER REVENUE  Town Merchandise Sales General Donations Building Rents Sale of Surplus Property Miscellaneous Revenue Insurance Claims and reimbursements Icarus International  140.37% 642.31% 136.92% 248.65% 107.72% 0.00% 146.14%  subtotal  FUNDI BALANCE  Fund Balance-Approprated  0  subtotal  TRANSFERS IN FROM OTHER FUNDS Transfers from Capital Reserve Fund  349,000 349,000  0 100.00% 100.00% 83.82%  subtotal  TOTAL REVENUES  12,093,577 10,137,391  (1,956,186)  Page 2    TOWN OF KITTY HAWK STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES FUND: 10-G GENERAL FUND as of APRIL 22, 2024  ACCT. NO.  YRTODATE as 04/22/2024 511,186 37,524 3,492 504,851 233,729 889,497 1,645,753 1,061,881 116,554 1,920,610 146,035 1,164,370 446,062 784,029 343,198 6,327 161 10,137,391 8,753,379 1,384,012  AMENDED BUDGET  AVAILABLE %USED  EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT  4100 Non-Departmenta 4110 Governing Body(Town Council) 4111 Recreation Committee 4120 Administrative Services 4130 Finance Department 4270 Public' Works Department 4310 Police Department 4311 Police Separation Allowance 4340 Fire Department 4370 Ocean Rescue 4410 Beach Nourishment 4510 Transportation 4710 Environmental Services 4910 Planning & Inspections Department 4980 Planning Board 4990 Board of Adjustment  613,058 55,763 10,400 646,420 289,703 1,245,477 2,707,634 144,950 2,363,141 251,458 1,624,286 464,000 1,266,000 398,535 8,500 4,252 12,093,577 Fund Summary Revenues minus Expenses Total surplus (deficit)  101,872 83.38% 18,239 67.29% 6,908 33.57% 141,569 78.10% 55,974 80.68% 355,980 71.42% 28,396 80.41% 442,531 81.27% 105,423 58.08% 459,916 71.69% 17,938 96.13% 481,971 61.93% 55,337 86.11% 2,173 74.44% 4,091  60.78%  3.80%  Total Expenditures:  8,753,379 3,340,198 72.38%  Page 3    :88 d84  88  60  8888  6f    FUND 41-TOWN OF KITTY HAWK REMODELING BUILDING 52001 N CROATAN HWY AS OF APRIL 22, 2024  AMENDED BUDGET  Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Project to Date AVAILABLE  2022-2023 2023-2024  activity 4,426,143.00 1,203,583.00 2,620,274.00 8,250,000.00 0.00 236,481.00 4,107,622.00  BUDGET  REVENUES  Transfer ini from General Fund 10 Transfer int from Capital Reserve Fund: 21 Transfer int from Capital Project Fund 40  4,426,143.00 4,426,143.00 1,203,583.00 1,203,583.00 2,620,274.00 2,620,274.00  0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -2,622.00  Total Revenues 8,250,000.00 8,250,000.00  EXPENSES  Professional Services Legal Maintenance and Repairs B & Grounds Capital Outlay- Land Purchase Capital Outlay- Buildings Remodeling  0.00  236,481.00 236,481.00 4,105,000.00 4,107,622.00  3,908,519.00 65,575.70 241,311.19 306,886.89 3,601,632.11  Total expenses 8,250,000.00 4,409,678.70 241,311.19 4,650,989.89 3,599,010.11  Project summary Revenues minus expenses  8,250,000.00 4,650,989.89 available 3,599,010.11  Pagei    6d  AGENDA ITEM # Consent  DATE: May 6, 2024  SUBMITTED BY: Finance Director  SUBJECT: Budget Amendment #13- General Fund REF: donation to the Fire Department and Police Department  BACKGROUND:  This budget amendment appropriates the August 2023 donation from OBX. Jeep invasion, the Kitty Hawk Fire Fighters Association $3,500, and the Police  Department $3,500 DISCUSSION:  RECOMMENDED MOTION: Consent Agenda Item    Town of Kitty Hawk- General Fund Budget Amendment Number 13( (FY2023-2024)  Account Number REVENUES 10-4310-3434-0000 10-4340-3434-0000 EXPENDITURES 10-4310-5497-0000 10-4340-5352-0000  Description INCREASE INCREASE  Amount htN $3,500 $3,500 $3,500 $3,500  Description  Donations to the Police Dept Donation to the Fire Dept  Community Outreach Programs Maintenance and Repair Equipment  TOTAL  TOTAL  On August 2023 OBX. Jeep invasion make a donation to the Police Department $3.500 and to the Fire This budget amendment will recognize the donation and allocate the funds to each department expense  Department $3,500. accounts Recommended by:  hicuuoholks Liliana Noble - Finance Director  Approved by:  D. Craig Garriss- Mayor  Date    be  TOWN 1981 HI  Post Office Box 549 101 Veterans Memorial Drive Kitty Hawk, NC27949  Phone (252)261-3552 Fax (252)261-7900 www.townorkittynawk.org  MEMORANDUM  TO:  Mayor Garriss and Members oft the' Town Council  FROM: Rob Testerman, AICP, CFM, CZO, Director of Planning & Inspections  DATE: May 6, 2024  RE:  Town Code Amendment: Sec 4-6(c)12 Regulation of noncommercial use of  horses; keeping of] horses.  Note: This legislative decision is not part of the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 42) nor the Subdivision Ordinance (Chapter 38), thus does not require a public hearing.  Proposal 4-6(c)  (12). An initial registration fee ef$25.00 shall be paid per application for the first year of registration for not more than four horses per application; e- shal-be-ss-00-perrenewa-Initial registration and annual renewal fees are as determined by the adopted fee schedule. The fee must be paid to the town before the permit will be issued or  renewed.  Background & Analysis  The current ordinance makes reference to a specific fee for registration and renewal ofhorse permits. Fees are listed in the fee schedule which is adopted each year with the budget approval. Rather than listing a specific permit cost in the ordinance, it is more appropriate to reference the fee schedule, sO that when fees change, continual changes to the ordinance will not be necessary.  Town Council Recommended Action tabling oft the proposed town code amendment.  Action by the' Town Council may include approval, denial, approval with modifications or Ifapproval oft the proposed town code amendment is sought, then the following motion can be  used:  "I move to approve the proposed town code amendment to Section 4-6."  Should Council wish to deny the proposed text amendment to Sec 42-1, the following motion  could be used:  "I move to deny the proposed town code amendment to Sec 4-6".    6P  AGENDA ITEM # Consent  DATE: Monday, May 6, 2024 SUBMITTED BY: Finance Director SUBJECT: Purchasing Policy Amendment  REF: Purchase order threshold increase from $500 to $1,000  BACKGROUND:  The Town of Kitty Hawk Finance Department recommends increasing the This request is necessary to reduce the number of small purchase orders and This change does not affect the' Town Procurement and approval process.  Purchase order Threshold from $500 to $1,000. recognize the current cost of goods and services.  DISCUSSION:  RECOMMENDED MOTION: Consent Agenda Item    69  TOWN 1981  Post Office Box 549 101 Veterans Memorial Drive Kitty! Hawk, NC 27949  Phone (252)261-3552 Fax (252) 261-7900 kittyhawknc.gov  TO:  Kitty Hawk Town Council  SUBMITTED BY: Town Manager  DATE: RE: SUMMARY:  May 6, 2024  Letter of Support for Mid-Currituck Bridge  Based on the request from the North Carolina Turnpike Authority and the consensus oft the Town Council, the Town sent the attached letter ofs support for the Mid Currituck Bridge project. The  deadline to submit the letter was April 26, 2024.    TOWN  POST OFFICE Box 549 101 VETERANS MEMORIAL DRIVE KITTY HAWK. NC 27949  PHONE (252/261-3552 FAX (252/261-7900 TOWN WEB SITE: wwwlownolkmtyhawk. org EMAIL ADDRESS: intoskityhawhtown.net  1981 P  April 18, 2024  The Honorable Pete Buttigieg US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC: 20590 Dear Secretary Buttigieg,  The Town of Kitty Hawk is in support of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Turnpike Authority's: application for a Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG). The grant is intended to aid int the construction of the Mid-Currituck Bridge, and it will be The Outer Banks faces many hardships due to its precious but also isolated qualities. The Outer Banks is a strip of barrier islands; composed of these islands are many towns and villages, all serving as homes fori full-time residents and a vacation spot for 4-6 million visitors year after Currently, there is only one crossing of the Currituck Sound on the coast of North Carolina, which is the Wright Memorial Bridge on US 158. This bridge connects a Northeast route into the Outer Banks. However, with tourism being the driving economic force for the Outer Banks, the two existing spans (35 and 60 years old) are always occupied and overburdened with traffic. This leads to local law enforcement agencies having to control traffic congestion during the The construction of the Mid-Currituck Bridge will create a new route to enter the northern Outer Banks beach communities. This will greatly improve traffic flow and emergency response times. As hurricanes, nor'easters, and coastal storms are a constant threat throughout the year, having a second evacuation route for our residents and visitors would be a significant  submitted to the U.S. Department of Transportation.  year.  summer months, due to having only one access point.  improvement for our community.  The Town of Kitty Hawk serves as the gateway to the Outer Banks and has three main priorities: preserving its rich history, enhancing, and protecting its natural resources, and promoting    resilience. The construction oft the Mid-Currituck Bridge aligns with these priorities and will help The funding received fromi toll revenues and the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan is not sufficient to cover the necessary expenses. Therefore, additional funding is required. The Town of Kitty Hawk strongly endorses the North Carolina Turnpike Authority's proposal to accelerate the construction oft this essential project.  both the Town and the Outer Banks thrive for many' years to come.  We appreciate your consideration and support of this initiative.  Respectfully,  D.C dij-hvise D.C Craig Garriss Mayor    1981 R  P  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  PURCHASING POLICY  (Approved January 12, 2018) (Amended June 4, 2018)    PAGE 1 OF THE TOWN'S PURCHASING POLICY  PURPOSE:  To help ensure public trust and confidence ini the organization, a procedure for the purchasing process and a resource for Kitty Hawk employees when procuring goods and services will be provided. These procedures will ensure compliance with the North Carolina  Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act.  APPLICATION:  This policy applies to contracts for procuring materials, apparatus, supplies, and equipment by the Town of Kitty Hawk and the expenditure of public funds by Town Departments regardless of the source. All procurement shall be conducted in accordance with any  mandatory applicable federal law and regulations.  PURCHASING:  The Town policy authorizes departments to purchase goods and services under $500 $1,000 in value without submitting a Purchase Order. If the amount exceeds $500 $1,000a a Purchase Order should be filled completely, approved by the appropriate department head and routed to the Finance Department to verify that the funds are available for the purchase and approval. The department is responsible for obtaining the best price and documenting it  with the requisition. PURCHASE ORDER (P.O):  A purchase order (P.O.)is a legal contract document with a vendor to order goods or services and encumber the funds to pay the invoice upon receipt. A Purchase Order should include, at minimum, the requested item(s), the price per item, the suggested vendor, the line item(s) to be charged with the purchase, and the purpose for which the item is being requested. A Purchase Order is required for amounts over $500. $1,000  PRICE QUOTE SHEET:  The quote sheet is designed to provide two quotes when a purchase or contract exceeds  $5,000. SOLE SOURCE:  When a needed product is available from only one source or standardization or compatibility is the overriding concern, the sole source section of the form should be completed.    8a  TOWN 1981 TYHA MEMORANDUM  Post Office Box 549 101 Veterans Memorial Drive Kitty Hawk, NC 27949  Phone (252)261-3552 Fax (252)261-7900 www.townorkittynawk.org  TO:  Mayor Garriss and Members oft the' Town Council  FROM: Rob Testerman, AICP, CFM, CZO, Director of Planning & Inspections  DATE: May 6, 2024  RE: Proposal  Text Amendment: 42-1, Definitions; 42-528.- Accessory dwelling units  The applicant has revised a text amendment proposal that aims tol have the following outcomes: 1)Properties in the VR-1 district that have an accessory dwelling unit on site must have al long 2)] Pre-existing ADUS used for transient rentals can continue with al long term resident or homeowner: in principle dwelling. Non conforming properties have a grace or transition period Please note that language in red below is language being proposed, while the text in black is  term occupant living on the subject property. to convert over a period of one year.  existing town code. Sec. 42-1.- Definitions  Long-term tenant means aj person or persons using a dwelling unit for living, sleeping, cooking,  or eating purposes for aj period of31 or more continual days.  Sec. 42-528.-4 Accessory dwelling units.  (a)Accessory dwelling units may be attached (located within the principal residence) or ina a detached structure on thel lot, provided requirements for lot coverage and setbacks for the district (b)Accessory dwelling units shall not bel larger than 50 percent oft the living area ofthe primary (c)One additional off-street parking space shall be provided for the accessory dwelling unit. (d)No more than one accessory dwelling unit shall bej permitted on a single residential lot. (e)Detached accessory dwelling units shall not exceed 28 feet in height, measured from finished grade, or the height oft the principal dwelling on the property, whichever is lower. (f)The owner must obtain aj permit from the county environmental health department that indicates the septic system is sufficient for the increased occupancy. Total occupants residing on the property shall not exceed the number specified by the septic improvement permit. (g)Accessory dwelling units may be used for home occupation uses, in compliance with section 42-522, but in no instance shall more than onel home occupation be conducted or permitted on a  are met.  residence, or 800 square feet, whichever is lesser.    Text Amendment: Accessory Dwelling Units  May 6, 2024 Page3  Policy 3.5: Encourage affordable and workforce housing in and around Kitty Hawk. Goal 11: Encourage an adequate supply of affordable and workforce housing stock to serve the Policy 11.1: Evaluate targeted actions to enhance the amount ofl housing available for year- Policy 11.3: Considerincentives or other actions for keeping housing used as long-term rentals.  needs of year-round residents. round residents.  Planning Board Recommendation  concern regarding the requirement that nonconforming properties would be required tol be brought into compliance within 12 months, ai motion was made to recommend denial oft the A subsequent motion to recommend approval as proposed was made, which passed 3-2.  proposed text amendment. The motion failed by a vote of2-3.  Town Council Recommended Motion  "I move to set a public hearing at the' Town Council meeting on June 3, 2024 to consider thej proposed text amendment to Sec. 42-1 and 42-528 regulating the use of accessory  dwelling units as short term rentals in the VR-1 district."    O & Vio s  / a SaN Carendaln  Radclin Watts Amadas, Barlowi  py* Old SchoolLn  Poor Ridge Rd  Woods Rd  Herbert Perry Rd 50 Onealin Eljah Baum dB Rd P8 4S JOOW Shelby  Birchin Sycamore Duck E WoodsDr ?sor-P 1 Juniper Th SpindriftTr SpaPuw PACNS Locean wLoop  uT Tamarack Apeys Dr Villa Seascape Dr GolfDr JohnstonLn Putterl Ln indbergh Ave  Lunar Dr Rideln  bbWB BAV ouowrey  gseidon aeH  Zoning Map KTYFAWK  STEWART  2543023  Zeningapne    SUBMITTED BY APPLICANT  MATERIAL  ADU text Amendment  For Reference: KItty Hawk Land Use Plan Vision "The Town of Kitty Hawk is a communty-locuses, family- oriented, low-key, Outer Banks village that prioritizes enhancing natural resources, preserving history and improving resiliency. We strive to balance the needs of Kitty Hawk's year-round residents and visitors  while improving everyday coastal living."  Land Use Plan Compatibility policies  Policy 3.4: Encourage residential that fits Kitty Hawk's character. Maintain zoning regulations that protect the character of Kitty Hawk's Continue to maintain regulations that encourage mostly single family homes to maintain the overall residential character of Kitty Hawk. Maintain the existing 35 foot height limit for new buildings. Maintain variable setbacks dependent on dwelling size. Require reverse frontage lots adjoining US 158 to reduce driveways on fThere are currently 6 residential zoning districts (BR-1, BR-2, BR-3, VR-1, VR-2, VR-3) and many have the same dimensional and density Monitor trends and reduce impacts of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Short-term Rentals (STRs) in Village Residential zoning Current regulations allow ADUS as long as lot coverage and other Consider modifications to design requirements that could include additional setbacks or buffering in VR districts, especially if the unit is  neighborhoods.  highway.  Consider simplifying residential districts.  allowances. districts.  standards are followed.  accessed via a separate driveway.    COMPATIBILITY POLICIES 3.4 -Monitor trends and reduce impacts of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Short-term Rentals (STRs) in Village Residential zoning districts. (4) The VR-1 citizens that live in VR-1 zoned residential neighborhoods want assurance of safe and quiet streets with neighbors we know for (5) Town of Kitty Hawk's BNB ordinance requires owner or long term (6) A Long term resident or owner should be on site to monitor and reduce (7) ADUS in village VR-1 are not being used as originally promised or Compatibility Policy 3.5: Encourage affordable and workforce housing in and around Kitty Hawk.  the benefit of our children and families. resident on site and no off-site management. ADU impacts on residential areas.  intended.  (8) This is an opportunity to add more affordable and workforce housing. (9) Affordable housing is the foremost concern of the recent Kitty Hawk citizen survey. Short term rentals are creating a shortage of workforce  housing.  Text amendment for VR-1 ADUS  (1) VR-1 ADU shall have a long term tenant or owner residing  in a dwelling on property site.  2) VR-1 Pre-existing and non conforming properties with ADU having no long term resident or owner on property site have a grace or transition period of 12 month period to  finalize conversion and compliance.  (3) ADUS must continue to comply with current VR-1 zoning regulations and permitted uses. Nothing in this amendment addresses ADU permitted use, construction, or zoning.    February 14, 2024  SUBMITTED BY PROPERTY OWNER  Kitty Hawk Planning Board Post Office Box 549 101 Veterans Memorial Drive Kitty Hawk, North Carolina 27949 To Whom It May Concern:  Ibuilt my house on 3729 Herbert Perry Road, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina according to building code. Prior to this, I consulted with Robert Testerman, Director ofPlanning regarding its use and was granted a certificate of occupancy (CO). This house was built seven years ago for family Two years ago at the suggestion ofmy neighbors across the street, who also have an Airbnb in their house, I1 listed it with. Airbnb when my family and Iare not using it. This was done to help defray the cost ofinsurance and tax assessments that have doubled recently. My neighbors, Aaron and Jenna Saunders who also live on Herbert Perry Road manage and clean my Airbnb and have done SO since we first listed it. Not once! has anyone including Ms. Wells, who also ran an Airbnb until last year, complained about our guests. The Airbnb is currently rated one ofthe best places to stay in the Outer Banks. As a matter ofi fact, the only interaction with Ms. Wells is when she drove up and down the street yelling through her pickup window to my family and me, Ibelieve Ms. Wells's vendetta is directly aimed at me. Irecently purchased 3710 Herbert Perry Road which is adjacent to mine from a member ofthe Perry family. After this purchase, it was disclosed that "she didn't want any of! her relatives to own it!" Hence, this is why she sold it to me. After this purchase, Ireceived a letter from a relative ofMs. Wells describing why Ididn't deserve to own this piece of property and didn'tneed it. Within this letter, an offer was made to buy it back sO that the property could stay int the family. Id declined this offer. Iam currently building a forever legacy house on this piece of property sO my children and grandchildren can enjoy this beautiful area. Ms. Wells has harassed city officials, myselfand workers the entire time. Ihave a $500,000 construction loan on this property contingent with part-time income coming from a short term rental (STR). This house was designed with thel help ofmy neighbors in order to preserve the hundred year old oak trees in the yard. Isi it fair that she decides how I use: my property?? Just because someone'si maiden name is on a street sign and she has inherited half the street, doesn't give them the right to dictate how  use.  "You have ruined the neighborhood!"  property owners use their property.    8b  TOWN 1981 HP  Post Office Box 549 101 Veterans Memorial Drive Kitty Hawk, NC 27949  Phone (252)261-3552 Fax (252)261-7900 WW.IDMTONIYTaMKOT9  MEMORANDUM  TO:  Mayor Garriss and Members oft the Town Council  FROM: Rob Testerman, AICP, CFM, CZO, Director ofPlanning & Inspections  DATE: May 6, 2024  RE:  Zoning Text. Amendment: 42-225, 42-247, 42-248, 42-249, 42-250,42-251,42-  253,42-273,42-274, 42-275, 42-276, 42-277, ,42-278  Note: A zoning text amendment decision is a legislative decision. The purpose ofthel hearing is to solicit public comment and opinion on the matter. Council may use public opinion to weigh options  and use judgement to determine what isi in the best interest oft the Town.  Proposal Texti in red is] proposed.  42-247.- BR-1 low density beach residential  (b). Permitted uses. The following uses shall be permitted by right:  (1) Detached single-family dwellings, not to include mobile or manufactured homes. Single family dwellings shall not have a maximum septic capacity to serve: more than 14 overnight occupants, and shall not exceed 6,000 square feet of conditioned living space.  Background & Analysis  Kitty Hawk's recently adopted Future Land Use Plan identifies the community vision as "The Town of] Kitty Hawk is a communty-tocused, family oriented, low-key Outer Banks village that prioritizes enhancing natural resources, preserving history and improving resiliency. We strive tol balance the needs of] Kitty Hawk'syear-round residents and visitors while improving everyday Goal 3 in the adopted plan is to "Reinforce Kitty Hawk's unique, coastal identity and sense of community through high quality design and protection of natural and cultural resources.". As we have seen ini neighboring communities, the development ofoversized dwellings result in large scale structures that can house 40-50 people in some cases. Kitty Hawk's scale ofi increasing side yard setbacks based on the size of aj proposed dwelling has prevented this type of development to al large degree on our oceanside lots. However, a trend that is becoming more common is the old beach box cottage is being demolished, or relocated, and ai new house being built in its place. Iti is conceivable that side-by-side lot could be purchased, cottages removed, properties combined into one large parcel and construct these large scale single-family  coastal living."  dwellings.    Text Amendment: Maximum Occupancy and dwelling size  May 6, 2024 Page 2  The proposed language above isi in the BR-1 district, it would be repeated in all oft the districts that allow for single-family residences BR1.2,3:BCI,2BEV. As noted above in Goal 3, and in the relevant policies listed below, oft the adopted future land use plan, this type oflarge-scale, oversized single family dwelling is contrary to the character of NCGS 160D-702(b): prohibits localities from regulating building design elements, except in certain scenarios. Per 160D, the phrase "building design elements" means exterior building color; type or style ofexterior cladding material; style or materials ofroofs structures or porches; exterior nonstructural architectural ornamentation; location or architectural styling ofwindows and doors, including garage doors; the number and types ofrooms; and the interior layout of rooms. The phrase "building design elements" does not include any oft the following: (i) the height, bulk, orientation, or location of a structure on a: zoning lot, (ii) the use ofbuffering or screening to minimize visual impacts, to mitigate the impacts of1 light and noise, or toj protect the privacy ofneighbors, or (iii) regulations adopted pursuant to this Article governing the permitted uses ofland or structures subject to the North Carolina Residential Code for One- and Staff analysis oftax information of over 100 properties in town indicate that setting an upper limit of 6,000 square feet would not create any nonconforming structures as it relates to conditioned space size. There are three single-family dwellings that have occupancy greater than The following policies and objectives relevant to this application are stated in the CAMA > Maintain zoning regulations that protect the character ofK Kitty Hawk's neighborhoods. >Continue to maintain regulations that encourage mostly single family homes to maintain the  KHW).  Kitty Hawk.  Two-Family Dwellings.  the proposed 14. Land Use Plan:  Policy 3.4: Encourage residential that fits Kitty Hawk's character.  overall residential character ofKitty Hawk Planning Board Recommendation proposed text amendment.  Atits April 25, 2024 meeting, the Planning Board unanimously recommended approval oft the  Town Council Recommended Motion  "I move to set a public hearing at the' Town Council meeting on June 3, 2024 to consider the proposed text amendments to all districts that allow single-family dwellings, to regulate  maximum size and occupancy."    qa  Agenda Item  Date: May 6,2024 Submitted By: Melody Clopton Subject: Balloon Discussion Background:  Ms. Debbie Swick from Southern Shores, NC submitted a petition to our Council and spoke at the Town's March 4, 2024 Council meeting. Ms. Swick has also presented to other municipalities, urging them to consider the harmful effects ofballoon pollution on sea life, Ms. Swick's objective is to enact legislation across the state ofNorth Carolina to address the issue ofballoon pollution. The details of Ms. Swick's request are included in the attached  wildlife, and our community.  document.  Town staffi is seeking direction in this matter.  We have attached examples oft the actions other Towns have taken.  Ins summary:  Town ofI Duck has recently passed an ordinance that prohibits the release of any balloon inflated with liquid, air, or gas within the Town limits. Town ofK Kill Devil Hills is currently focusing on increasing its educational efforts but Town of] Nags Head is preparing an ordinance that will prohibit the launching of balloons from Town-owned properties. They also have proposed a resolution. This matter will be discussed during their May 1 meeting agenda. Additionally, they will Town of Southern Shores has passed a resolution and considering an ordinance at their  will consider a resolution ati its May meeting.  also be conducting educational campaigns.  May meeting. Recommended Motion:  This is for informational and discussion purposes. No motion is needed at this time.    Debbie Swick  59 Deer Path Lane, Southern Shores, NC 27949 252-715-5945 570-269-7188 debswickOhotmal.com  RE: BAN THE RELEASE OF HELIUM BALLOONS IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA  Dear Mayor and Esteemed Town Commissioners,  As an extremely active volunteer for many organizations on the Outer Banks Ican bear witness to the horrors that all litter, and more specifically, balloon pollution, creates on Our beautiful shoreline andi in Our oceans. As a member of N.E.S.T. and a member of The Mammal and! Seal Stranding Teams, Is see firsthand examples of how balloons cause injury and death tot these magnificent creatures, some who have sadly obtained Government Status as ENDANGERED. With your help, hope to acquire local resolutions prohibiting the release of ALL helium/nitrous balloons while also implementing other restrictions for safer sales and post purchasing practices. My goali is to obtain Legislation throughout the State of North Carolina, andi further use it to entice other States throughout Our Country to do the same. The Releasing of Balloons is not strictly a coastal issue. Itharms wildlife AND domestic animals throughout the whole United States. Balloon Pollution is a Global problem; one we can address here, at home, and make a grand statement thati it is not only not accepted herel but will no longer be tolerated The Latex balloon is made from plant-based materials andi is marketed as biodegradable. There are, in fact, chemicals added to the process which allows the balloon to exist longer. These take approximately 41 to! 5 years to break down. The Mylar balloon is created from Nylon and at thin layer of metalized film on top, whichi is made from petroleum. This type of balloon can take, according to scientific research, upwards of 100 years to break down. The ribbon takes about 150 years. THEYI NEVER, NEVER COMPLETELY GO AWAY as theyl break down into microplastics, causing damage to seal life of alls sizes. Sea inhabitants become ensnared in ribbon, as do Our magnificent shorebirds. Balloon plastic is the number onei threat to a shorebird's existence andi is 32% higher than thei threat of hard plastics. Sea Turtles mistake balloons forj jellyfish, a staple ini their diet. Larger mammals ingest these balloons. They become lodged int the digestive tract giving the animal a sense of having eaten recently. This causes the animal to stopt feeding andi it will die al horrific and agonizing death of starvation. In November 2023, a Gervais Beaked' Whale was found deceased on Emerald Isle, NC. It was determined that the cause of death was in fact an ingested balloon which was found tol bei intact at the necropsy. This was a nursing calf, still at his mother's side. At thes site oft the December 27,2023 stranding of a Sperm Whale in Nags Head Ifound al balloon noti far fromi the water that had a company logo on it. Whenltraced the company to its location, Ifoundi thati it had traveled 760 miles from a realtor office in Birmingham, Alabama. While it had not made itt toi the ocean it certainly could have caused harm to another animal  in our Beautiful Outer Banks and its surrounding areas.  as BALLOONS ARE THE NUMBER1 CAUSE OF DEATH FOR SPERM WHALES.    The average helium balloon is able tot travel approximately 1300 miles. The Cape Hatteras National Seashore National Park Service recently reported that they collected 1786 balloons in 2023. The number collected in 2022 was 733; an increase of more than 1000 balloons. One of the balloons collected this year had been released 3 days prior to its being found and was released from' Wisconsin. Iremind people tol liken al balloon traveling through the wind currents across our Country as did the smoke from the Canadian wildfires in the Summer of 2023. Balloons can blow! lalso like to remind listeners that while the number of retrieved balloons is impressive, consider firstly that this is overa a span of approximately 70 miles of our 3375 mile coastline and secondly, imagine if you can, how many thousands more balloons did not land on our coast, but came to rest in our beautiful ocean. The numbers must be Balloon releases can be both ACCIDENTAL and PURPOSEFUL. An accidental release occurs when attempting tol load your car in a windy environment, or breaking free from a sign or mailbox, for example. A purposeful release occurs for Weddings, Graduations, Gender Reveals and most popular, Memorializing al loved one. Alternatives exist in many forms. One can choose brightly colored pinwheels fors signage or mailboxes. One can scatter birdseed or wildflower seeds, use all natural confetti, plant a tree, or my favorite, blow bubbles. I promise you; BALLOONS DO NOT MAKE ITTO HEAVEN! The use of balloons can and should be replaced with items that are more respectful tot the world we live in and all itsi inhabitants. As a frequent roadside and beach trash collector, the number of balloons retrievedi is heartbreaking, but I promise you I've never had cause to pick up seeds or bubbles. Ify you are driving down the road and throw a deflated balloon out of your car window, it is called littering. Ify you filla al balloon with helium and leti it go into the air, doy you know what that is called? Itis lask that you consider implementing covenants, resolutions or bylaws for thei following:  staggering.  STILL littering!  1. All Helium/Nitrous filled balloons sold in your town jurisdiction be required to have a one ounce 2. Nol balloons mayl be used as attachments to unsupervised and unmonitored outdoor signage, 3. No companies may advertise or offert for sale, at any time, balloons whose solei intention is that 4. NO BALLOONS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GOVERNMENTAL PERMISSION, MAY BE RELEASED AT We are all so fortunate to reside where we do. What a great and resounding testament to our residents and visitors alike that we, together are taking a stand to exclaim that our Coast and its inhabitants matter  or more weighted object attached to their tether at thet time of sale. mailboxes, railings, tables, etc. where accidental releasing may occur. forr releasing, i.e., memorial, wedding, graduation, etc., ANY TIME, FOR ANY PURPOSE, IN ANY AMOUNT.  to us, today, andi for allt time to come. Respectfully submitted, Debbie Swick    AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 130, SEÇTION 05, CREATING AN ORDINANCE BANNING THE. RELEASE OF BALLOONS IN' THE TOWN OFI DUCK  Ordinance 24-01  WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes $160A-174 a town may by ordinance define, prohibit, regulate, or abate acts, omissions, or conditions, detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare ofi its citizens and the peace and dignity oft the town; and  WHEREAS, in furtherance of the public's health, safety and welfare it is necessary to regulate certain activities upon the lands, waterways, beaches, and dune areas of the Town which degrade or cause harm to these areas or the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Currituck Sound, and  tributaries ofs same; and  WIHEREAS, it is further necessary to regulate certain activities to protect the well-being of NOW THEREFORE BE: IT ORDAINED by the Town Council for the Town of Duck, The Code of Ordinances, Town of Duck, North Carolina, is hereby amended by adding a section, tol be numbered 130.05, Unlawful to Release Balloons within the Town, which section shall read as follows:  ther natural environment andt the wildlife present in this environment.  North Carolina:  Sec. 130.05. Unlawful tol Release Balloons within the Town.  A. Itshalll bei unlawful for any person, firm, nonprofit organization, or corporation tol knowingly and intentionally release, participate in the release of, intentionally cause to be released, to litter by abandoning and not properly disposing of all waste material, any type of balloon inflated with a liquid, air, or gas within the' Town limits, any waters within the zoning. jurisdiction of the Town,  ort the beach and/or dune areas within the Town, B. The following are not violations of this Section:  (1) Balloons released by a person on behalf of a governmental agency or pursuant to a (3) Balloons released inside al building or structure do not make their way into the open air. "Balloon" means a flexible, nonporous bag made from materials such as, but not limited to, rubber, latex, polychloroprene, mylar, or nylon fabric that can be inflated or filled with or fluid, such as helium, hydrogen, nitrous oxide, oxygen, air, or water, and then sealed at the gas neck of the bag. The' Town does not recognize any balloon as "biodegradable or photodegradable". "Litter" includes all waste materials resulting from the outdoor release or abandonment of a  governmental contract for scientific or meteorological purposes. (2) Hot air balloons that are recovered after launching. C. The following definitions apply to this Section:  balloon.    D. Penalty for violations oft this Section:  Any person violating the provisions oft this section shall be subject toa acivil penalty ini the amount of $$250 to be recovered by the Town in a civil action in the nature of debt ift the offender does not pay the penalty within ten days after having been cited for violation oft the ordinance.  This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.  mh Monica Thibodeau, Mayor Pro Tempore  ATTEST:  Town Clerk  CAE  Date adopted: Api032024 Motion to adopt by:. Brande Chasen  B  Vote:  H AYES  o  NAYS    Ordinance No. 24-05-XXXX Banning ther release ofb balloons BOCI Meeting! May 1, 2024  1961 HEAD  AN ORDINANCE ADDING! SEC. 26-17TO CHAPTER 26 OFFENSES ANDI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS BANNING THE RELEASE OF BALLOONS  WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes $160A-174 a town may by ordinance define, prohibit, regulate, ora abatea acts, omissions, or conditions, detrimental to thel health, safety, orv welfare WHEREAS, in furtherance of the public's health, safety and welfare it is necessary to regulate certain activities upon the lands, waterways, beaches, and dune areas oft the Town which degrade or cause harm tot these areas ort the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Roanoke Sound, and tributaries of same; AND WHEREAS, iti ist further necessary to regulate certain activities top protect the well-being oft ther natural NOW THEREFORE BE: IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Nags Head, The Code of Ordinances, Town of Nags Head, North Carolina, is hereby amended by adding a section, to be numbered 26-17, Unlawful to Release Balloons on" Town-owned property, which section shall read asf follows: A. Its shall be unlawful for any person, firm, nonprofit organization, or corporation to knowingly and intentionally release, participatei int the release of, intentionally causet tot ber released, toi litter by abandoning and not properly disposing of all waste material, any type of balloon inflated with al liquid, air, or gas on any Town-owned property, any waters within the zoning: jurisdiction of the Town, or the beach and/or (1) Balloons released by a person on behalf of a governmental agency or pursuant to a governmental (3) Balloons released inside al building or structure do not make their way into the open air. "Balloon" means at flexible, nonporous bagr madet from materials such as, but not limited to, rubber, latex, polychloroprene, mylar, or nylon fabric that can be inflated or filled with gas or fluid, such as helium, hydrogen, nitrous oxide, oxygen, air, or water, and then sealed at ther neck oft the bag. Thel Town doesr not "Litter" includes all waster materials resulting from the outdoor release or abandonment ofal balloon. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $50 tol ber recovered by the Towni ina a civila actioni int the nature of debtift the offender does not pay the penalty  ofi its citizens and the peace and dignity of thet town; AND  environment: andt thev wildife presentin inthise environment  North Carolina:  Sec. 26-17. Unlawful to Release Balloons on Town-owned property.  dune areas within the Town. B. The following are not violations oft this Section: contract for scientific or meteorological purposes. (2) Hot air balloons that arer recovered after launching. The following definitions apply tot this Section:  recognize any balloon as' "biodegradable or photodegradable".  D. Penalty for violations oft this Section:  within ten days after having been citedf for violation oft the ordinance.  This ordinance shall bee effective upon its adoption.  Benjamin Cahoon, Mayor Town of Nags Head  ATTEST:  Carolyn F. Morris, Town Clerk  1    Ordinance No. 24-05-XXX Banning ther release ofb balloons BOC Meeting! May 1,2 2024  Date adopted: May 1, 2024 Motion to adopt by: Motion: seconded by:. Vote:  AYES  NAYS  2    Resolution No. 24-05-XXX Oppose the release ofb balloons Withint thel Town of Nags Head BOCI Meeting May1 1, 2024  OWN 1961 HEAD  RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OFI NAGS HEAD, NORTH CAROLINA, OPPOSING THEI RELEASE OF BALLOONS WITHIN THE1 TOWN  WHEREAS, The Town of Nags Head's Vision Statement emphasizes preservation of our unique coastal community built upona a legacy rooted ins shared values. The Town's' Visioni includes the preservation and protection oft the Nags! Head character and environment for present and future generations; AND WHEREAS, one of the principles int the Town's Legacy ist to ensure access to a well-protected natural coastal WHEREAS, the release of helium and other lighter-than-air balloons poses a significant environmental threat; WHEREAS, mylar and latex balloons, foundI littered along the: shoreline, contribute top pollution, detract from the WHEREAS, balloons frequently landi int the Atlantic Ocean and the Roanoke Sound, becoming prevalent sources WHEREAS, research suggests that marine life and animals mistake balloons for edible resources, leading to WHEREAS, government intervention is crucial for mitigating environmental harm and safeguarding public health NOW, THEREFORE, LETITE BEI RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF NAGS HEAD, NORTH CAROLINA, that the Town strongly opposes the release of helium orl lighter-than-air balloons within Nags Head top preserve the Town's air, land, and water from contamination, and to protect the  environment consistent with the community's vision; AND  AND  Town's aesthetics, and endanger marine and animal life; AND  off floating debris; AND  ingestion and potential harm, risking choking or intestinal blockages; AND  ands safety.  well-being of wildlife. Adopted this 1st day of May 2024.  Benjamin Cahoon, Mayor  ATTEST:  Carolyn F. Morris, Town Clerk    9b  Agenda Item  Date: May 6,2 2024 Submitted By: Melody Clopton Subject: IvyI Lane Flooding Background:  Residents on the southern end ofIvy Lane brought forward concerns regarding flooding on their street at the August 7, 2024 Town Council meeting. Town Council instructed staff to explore options and worked with the Town's engineer to develop a preliminary plan. This plan was presented at the February 5, 2024 Town Council meeting. Following the presentation, Council requested a survey of affected residents to determine interest in the preliminary plan. The results oft the survey are attached for review. In addition, one resident wrote a The Town Engineer has completed the review of the survey results and reached out to the residents. His final recommendation is not to pursue the project since  letter in lieu of completing the survey.  there is not enough resident support.  Recommended Motion:  This is for informational and discussion purposes. No motion is needed at this  time.    Albemarle  RASSOCIATES, LTD.  April 23, 2024 Town Manager PO Box 549 Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 RE: Ivey Lane Drainage Dear Ms. Clopton:  Melody C. Clopton, SPHR, IPMA-SCP  After reviewing the results of the survey, it appears that six oft the fifteen property owners that were surveyed were in favor of the project. This only represents 40% of owners that were sent the survey. As Istated in the presentation to Council, my recommendations will not totally solve the flooding issues in this area since there is nowhere to convey flood waters to. After reading some of the survey results, I believe that trying to install the shallow swales will be met with criticism and will not please the affected property owners. Istill believe that installing shallow swales should be pursued but perhaps it should be a homeowner's responsibility. I recommend that you allow the affected property owners to create shallow swales along their road frontage as lindicated in my report. In doing this, itb becomes the responsibility of each homeowner to create their own swales by lowering the ground elevation along their frontage. Some may also opt to raise their driveways. Itis my opinion that the Town should support the efforts of the homeowners to address their flooding issues but should probably not participate in a unified project of this scope  at this time.  Ifican provide any additional information, please feel free to contact me.  Prncipal EngineersNG INEES  EM  Deluce  CC: File  Planning- Surveying- Engineering - Environmental- Construction Management P.O. Box 3989, 115W. Saint Clair St, Kill Devill Hills, North Carolina 27948 Phone: 252-441-2113 www.AlbemarleAssociates.com Fax: 252-441-0965  North Carolina License No. C-1027    Ivy Lane Storm Water Survey  #1 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: Email: IPA Address:  Email Invitation 1 (Email) Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:14:15 AM Wednesday, February 14, 2024 6:15:35A AM 00:01:19 vwfinc@aol.com 98.97.174.244  Page 1: Storm Water Management on Ivy Lane  Q1 Name First name Last name Q2 Street Address 3926 Ivy Lane Q3  Robin Childress  Yes  Would) you support the construction of swales int the right of way of Ivy Lane to better manage flood waters ?  Q4  Respondent skipped this question  What additional information doy you need to make a decision on the question above?  Q5  Respondent skipped this question  What concerns do youl have about this project?  1/8    Ivy Lane Storm Water Survey  #2 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: Email: IPA Address:  Email Invitation 1 (Email) Wednesday, February 14, 20249:41:52. AM Wednesday, February 14, 20249 9:47:33 AM 00:05:41 oDet-adansomogmal.com 47.133.83.113  Page 1: Storm Water Management on Ivy Lane  Q1 Name First name Last name Q2 Street Address 3847 ivy Lane Q3  Robert Adamson  Need additional Information  Would you support the construction of swales int the right ofv way of Ivy Lane to better manage flood waters ?  Q4  What additional information do you need to make a decision on the question above? ljust installed ar new lawn and sprinklers at a cost of $26,000. I don't look forward to seeing that work tom up.  Q5  What concerns doy you have about this project?  Would this project involve al bump at the end of my driveway so that rainwater could not run off my driveway to drain away? The only  sensible solution is to lower the surface of the road and direct the water toward the sound.  2/8    Ivy Lane Storm Water Survey  #3 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: Email: IP Address:  Email Invitation 1 (Email) Wednesday, February 14, 2024: 11:56:46. AM Wednesday, February 14, 2024: 11:58:48. AM 00:02:01 plonyak471@gmal.com 47.132.246.46  Page 1: Storm Water Management on Ivy Lane  Q1 Name First name Last name Q2 Street Address 3918 Ivy Lane Q3  George Pitonyak  Yes,  Wouldy you support the construction of swales in the right Need additional Information  ofv way of Ivy Lane to better manage flood waters ?  Q4  What additional information do you need to make a decision on the question above?  Who pays for this andi installs under driveway piping?  Q5 None.  What concerns do youl have about this project?  3/8    Ivy Lane Storm Water Survey  #4 COMPLETE Coliector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: Email: IPA Address:  Email Invitation 1 (Email) Wednesday, February 14, 2024: 12:34:29 PM Wednesday, February 14, 2024 12:35:46 PM 00:01:17 kiftumolo@gmail.com 107.141.226.121  Page 1: Storm Water Management on Ivy Lane  Q1 Name First name Last name Q2 Street Address 3916 Ivy Lane Q3  Karen Tumolo  Yes  Would you support the construction ofs swales ini the right ofway ofl Ivy Lane to better manage flood waters ?  Q4 None Q5 None  What additional information do you need to make a decision ont the question above?  What concerns doy you have about this project?  4/8    Ivy Lane Storm Water Survey  #5 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: Email: IP Address:  Email iInvitation 1 (Email) Wednesday, February 14, 2024: 1:06:57 PM Wednesday, February 14, 2024: 1:12:40 PM 00:05:42 mwal3979520a0l.com 47.132.247.90  Page 1: Storm Water Management on Ivy Lane  Q1 Name First name Last name Q2 Street Address 3914 ivy lane Q3  ms sue Walters  Yes  Would you: support the construction ofs swales in the right ofv way ofl Ivy Lane to better manage flood waters ?  Q4  What additional information do you needi to make a decision on the question above? need nothing further. the flooding needs to get remediated for all properties ini this area.  Q5  What concerns do you have about this project? homeowners expressed interest at the time.  lalso thought John: saw value ini improving the existing swale between lots 3917 (Skoczalek) and 3913 (Hathcock). there is as short shallow swale that gets plenty of use and helps the street. John had verbalized that would be a good one to improve and both  5/8    Ivy Lane Storm Water Survey  #6 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: Email: IPA Address:  Email Invitation 1 (Email) Sunday, February 18, 20247:33:58. AM Sunday, February 18, 20247:53:24. AM 00:19:26 llanigan@gmal.com 107.202.120.237  Page 1: Storm' Water Management on Ivy Lane  Q1 Name First name Last name Q2 Street Address 3921 Ivy Lane Q3  James Flanigan  Need additional Information  Would yous support the construction of swales in the right ofway ofl Ivy Lane to better manage flood waters ?  Q4  What additional information do your need tor make a decision on the question above?  lwanti to see a proposed detailed design before weighing in.  Q5  What concerns doy you have about this project?  I'm concerned with bringing more water onto or near my property. Without a design to review I'm not af fan of using the front easement ort the side of my property which does not have an easement for the overflow of water from the general community. What possibilities have been explored for individual treatment of storm water at each property rather than the funneling of water to these proposed ditches that would run to the sound. How do youp propose to treat the bulkheads where the water would exit to the sound?  6/8    Ivy Lane Storm Water Survey  #7 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last Modified: Time Spent: Email: IPA Address:  Email Invitation 1 (Email) Sunday, February 18, 2024: 10:28:37. AM Sunday, February 18, 2024: 10:31:52 AM 00:03:15 stevens@nchmondedu 47.132.241.53  Page 1: Storm' Water Management on Ivy Lane  Q1 Name First name Last name Q2 Street Address 3905 Ivy Lane Q3  Jerry Stevens  Yes  Would yous support the construction of swales ini the right of way ofl Ivy Lane to better manage flood waters ?  Q4  What additional information do you need to make a decision on the question above?  None....the: swales make sense.  Q5  What concerns do you have about this project?  My only concern is if the project takes al long time with al lot of disruption int the neighborhood.  7/8    Ivy Lane Storm Water Survey  #8 COMPLETE Collector: Started: Last! Modified: Time Spent: Email: IP Address:  Email Invitation 1 (Email) Tuesday, February 20, 20243:38:20 PM Tuesday, February 20, 20244 4:12:42 PM 00:34:22 K03142@gmal.com 73.250.179.32  Page 1: Storm Water Management on Ivy Lane  Q1 Name First name Last name Q2 Street Address 3917 Ivy Ln Q3  Henry Skoczalek  Yes  Would you support the construction of swales in the right of way ofl Ivy Lane to better manage flood waters ?  Q4 NA Q5  What additional information do you need to make a decision on the question above?  What concerns do youl have about this project?  Ihad as swale on my property (3917 Ivy Lane) next to my neighbor at 3921 Ivy Lane. Since Ihave moved here, Ihave watched the swale erode al little each year. You have recommended the construction of shallow swales between the driveways on both sides of the street int the affected area. Ift the shallow swale you are proposing for my side of the street goes through to 3921 Ivy La, then that would take pressure off of my swale. Which would take some pressure off of my bulkhead. l am concerned that your may be unaware that in most storms al large puddle forms inf front of 3921 Ivy Lane. I want to confirm that the swale you are suggesting extends past 3921 Ivy Lane. Ify you only go as far as my property (3917), it will actually create move havoc and strain on my side swale and my  bulkhead.  8/8    John L. Risoldi Sr. 3901 Ivyl Lane Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 February 13, 2024 Melody Clopton 101 Veterans Drive Kitty Hawk, NC27949 Dear Melody Clopton:  Iread the article in the Coastland Times about the flooding on Ivy Lane. Giving you somel history. Ihave been living at my home located: at: 3901 IvyLane since 1996. WhenImoved: in there was some minor flooding at the end of my driveway and was tolerable. When the road was repaved is when all the trouble started. Not sure when that was. The road is higher than the driveways because the company paved over the concreate pad that extends to the road. So when it rains the water pools at the end ofr my driveway. With the pooling of water on a normal rain I lose 2 parking spots because the water is deep and getting to the vehicles without boots is impossible. Williel Midgett came out and put a swell: int the area and itonly made my pooling ofv water worse. Soj public works put it back the way it was. Ia added al French drain  tol help get rid ofthe water and it works, but is slow to drain the water out.  Now there is talk about putting another swell between my home and the house to the south of me at 3847 Ivy Lane. Robert. Adamson lives at that address and I am sure he will be addressing his concerns. We both take pride in our yards and have spent a considerable amount of money sodding, irrigating and fertilizing our yards. The only thingt that the swell is going to go is hold water. Both of our drain fields are in that area. Thes standing water will cause problems with draining because the ground will be saturated. There is another problem with flooding. Since Ange' 's bulk headed their lot next to 3900 Ivy Lane. When the west wind blows there is major flooding from the wind driven water and the road floods. It comes overt the bulkhead. This never happened until this was done. It is not uncommon for the road to be covered with 18i inches of water. The house. at 3848 Ivy Lane has standing water in front ofit due to the buses and  trash trucks driving on the grassy area digging ruts by not staying on the pavement.  Robert. Adamson and) I were noti invited to the meeting when everyone met to discuss the problem. We could not give our opinion or input at that time. This has been going on for some time. When Ip put my drains in the front yard. I put them where the road sloped down to help the drainage. The problem is the road is higher than the driveways due to the paving of the road. The road needs to be paved again due to cracking. When the road is paved again the problem will be worse than it is now. Bill Fruit a former commissioner for the town had Kitty Hawk Landing surveyed and was talk about putting in drain pipes to  fixi it properly. When the cost came int the' Town declined to doi it.    Melody Clopton February13,2024 Page 2  Iam not in favor of the proposal because it will make thej problem worse. Going over to. Pineway Drive and Tarkle Ridge, the houses that have swells constantly stay full of water and the water smells. It also breeds mosquitoes in summer. This solutioni isi notai fix. It will acerbate thej problem and make a bigger mess near our homes. The only way to fixi it properly would be to grate the road where iti is lower than the driveways the way it was before the road was paved. It was draining into the cul de sac naturally by gravity. Irespectfully request to reconsider doing this as Isaid before iti is not going to: fix the problem, If you would like to meet with me for a meeting I am available to discuss it. I appreciate you and Willie  Midgett coming over and looking at thej problem today.  Ihave attached pictures to help explain what Ia am talking about:  Picture A: was taken this morning at 6:37am February 13, 2024 after a very light rain. As you can see looking north there is considerable standing water. The mailbox area has no water to the south ofit. My driveway as you can see is lower than the road. Picture B: was taken same time as. Picture. A. This picture is looking south toward 3848 and the cul des sac. As) you can notice where the post are on thel left you see some water. This wateri ist the drains] I put in tol help get rid ofthe water inj picture. A. That location was chosen because the flow ran toward the end oft the cul de sac and drains there. The big puddle on the right side is from the busses and trash trucks that run in that area and it is a good size Picture C: was taken the same time as Pictures A&B. The picture shows the area that is mentioned in the article where the proposed swell is recommended by John Delucia to be located. There is water on the drive way at 3847 and a small amount of water in the drive way: for 3845. How will a swell in that area do anything to remove water? It does not pool Picture D: was taken at 11:20am February 13,2024 from the north looking to south as you can see the west wind is blowing and the water is running down the right side of the road Picture E: was taken when picture D was taken. It shows the proposed site for the new swell that. John) Delucia determined where it should to go. Iti is virtually dry why would you put that there? It does not make any logical sense toi mei toj put that there.  rut.  up there as you can see ini the picture. and exiting to the sound..  Respectfully, 4 John L. Risoldis St.            -            QC  TOHTA  Post Office Box! 549 101 Veterans Memorial Drive Kitty Hawk, NC 27949  Phone (252)261-3552 Fax (252)261-7900 kittyhawknc.gov  1981 HA  TO:  Kitty Hawk Town Council  SUBMITTED BY: Town Manager and Finance Director  DATE: RE: REQUEST:  May 6, 2024  Budget Amendment - Additional Funds - Police Station Building Fund 41  In accordance with G.S.159-28 (a1), before a unit may incur an obligation, the Finance Officer must ensure that there is an appropriation authorizing the expenditure and that sufficient money remains As we: move forward with construction contracts, the Town needs to ensure that the Police Building We are: requesting al budget amendment for Fund 41, in the amount of $230,307.00. This will cover Special Agent Inspections Fees of $32,574.00; Security, Cabling and Equipment expenditure of $159,070 as well as thel balance owed for future services for the already approved Dills Architects  in the appropriation to cover the obligations.  Capital Project Fund 41, has sufficient funds to cover anticipated expenses.  contract, in the amount of $97,664.00.  SUMMARY:  The original budget for the Police Building Capital Project - Fund 41 was approved on September 6, 2022. Ofthe original budget of$5,750,000, $4,100,00 was used to purchase thej property located at 52001 N. Croatan HWY and $286,352,55 was spent in Maintenance, Repairs, Buildings and In May of 2023, after the schematic design and construction estimate was complete, Town Council amended the budget to add $2,500,000 to Fund 41 with an ending balance of $3,856,025 for the project. After incurred expenses, Fund 41 has a current balance of$3,599,010.56. Thel lowest bid for the project is $3,540,000. We anticipate special agent inspections totaling $32,574 during the project, security system, cabling and equipment being $159,079.00. In addition, wes still owe $97,654 to Dills Architects for construction administration fees, previously We have included copies of the two previous budget amendments, the Fund 41 Project Budget  Grounds. This left al balance of$ $1,363,647.45  approved in their contract.  summary and expenditures to date.    MOTION REQUIRED: in the amount of$230,307.00  Irecommend approval of the Budget Ammendent for Police Station Capitol Improvement Fund 41,    Ordinance No. 22-14  Capital Project Ordinance Fund 41 For the Town of Kitty Hawk  BE IT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the Town of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, the  following capital project ordinance is hereby adopted as follows:  Section 1: The project authorized is the remodeling of the property located at 5200 N. Croatan Highway for the relocation of the Police Department. The project is to bet financed from various sources. The project life is estimated to be through July 2023; and can be amended from time to time throughout the project as deemed necessary by the Town. Section 2: The appropriate officers of the Town are hereby directed to proceed with the capital project within the appropriated amounts and utilizing the proposed funding sources  named directly below. Land Purchase Legal Fees Building Renovation Total appropriations this project:  Section 3: The following amounts are appropriated for the project:  $4,100,000 $5,000 $1,645.000 $5,750,000  Section 4: The following revenues and funding sources are available to complete  Transfer from Capital Reserve Fund designated for Police $1,203,583  Transfer from Capital Project Fund 40 Transfer from General Fund Total estimated revenues  $2,620,274 $1,926.144 $5,750,000  Section 5: The Finance Director is directed to report, on a quarterly basis, on the financial status of each project element in Section 3 and on the total revenues received or  claimed. Council.  Section 6: The Finance Director is directed to include a detailed analysis of past and future costs and revenues on this capital project in every budget submission made to this Section 7: Copies of this capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk, to the Governing Board, and to the Finance Director for direction in carrying out this project.  1    Ordinance No. 22-14  Adopted the 6th_day of September 2022.  SCui Bisix D.Craig Ggrriss, Mayor    2    Ordinance No. 23-01  Capital Project Ordinance Fund 41 For the' Town ofl Kitty Hawk  BEIT ORDAINED by the Governing Board of the Town of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina that, pursuant to Section 13.2 of Chapter 159 ofthe General Statutes ofNorth Carolina, the following capital project ordinance originally adopted on September 6th of 2022 is hereby amended as Section 1: The project authorized is the remodeling of the property located at 5200 N. Croatan Highway for the relocation oft the Police Department. The project is to be founded from various sources. The project life is estimated to be through July 2024; and can be amended from time to Section 2: The appropriate officers of the Town are hereby directed to proceed with the capital project within the appropriated amounts and utilizing thej proposed funding sources named directly  follows:  time throughout the project as deemed necessary by the' Town.  below.  Section 3: The following amounts are appropriated for the project:  Maintenance and Repairs Building Capital Outlay Land Purchase Capital Outlay Building Renovation Total appropriations  $ : 236,481 $4,105,000 $3,908.519 $8,250,000  Section 4: The following revenues and funding sources are available to complete this project:  Transfer from Capital Reserve Fund designated for Police  $1,203,583 $2,620,274 $4.426.143 $8,250,000  Transfer from Capital Project Fund 40 Transfer from General Fund Total estimated revenues  Section 5: The Finance Director is directed to report, on a quarterly basis, on the financial status ofeach project element in Section 3 and on the total revenues received or claimed. Section 6: The Finance Director is directed to include a detailed analysis of past and future costs and revenues on this capital project in every budget submission made to this Council. Section 7: Copies ofthis capital project ordinance shall be furnished to the Clerk, to the Governing Board, and to the Finance Director for direction in carrying out this project.    Ordinance No. 23-01  Adopted the ISt day ofl May 2023.  SCisiafni D.Craig Griss, Mayor  ku  2            PROPOSED  FISCAL YEAR  2024-2025 BUDGET  TOWN  a  1981 ETT HAY  Professisul Integrity ntegrity  Encouragement (ollective, Dedication  Improvement (ooperative  Prsuer Suecess  Service (ollaborative Purpose  [nnovative fayeNt  Positive Together Proactive piir Presence Shared  Tyh Vinks  Engagement  Transparent Toprther Ommumitysanlrow Performancer Vision Achieying Mindset Sntark  Partnership, yiy Larng  eamwork  Shrd  Aahntin Teamwork  Collaboration  Strategic ) U [ooperation Motivation  GPD Dedication  Strategie  Empowered Truthful Mlinis  Committment Ddbe (umpetent  Strong  ervice  bagemet  Positive unate Effective Responsibility Standards' lprwant  We are guided by our TIDES    May 6, 2024  Honorable Mayor, Craig Garriss Members of Kitty Hawk Town Council  Dear Mayor Garriss and esteemed members oft the Kitty Hawk Town Council,  Itg gives me immense pleasure to present to you and our community the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025. This budget is prepared and balanced in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, as mandated by North As we enter Fiscal Year 2025, I am pleased to report that the Town is in a strong position both strategically and financially. We have developed a solid leadership team that has crafted a Town Vision and Mission Statement as well as Core Values. In the upcoming Fiscal Year, one of our primary focuses is to actively implement this strategic philosophy to provide exceptional services  Carolina General Statute Chapter 159-11.  and opportunities for our staff and community.  MISSION STATEMENT  The Town of Kitty Hawk emphasizes community involvement, family values, and responsible use ofTown resources. Our top priorities include, preserving the town's rich history, enhancing natural resources, and promoting resilience. We are committed to striking a balance between the needs of our year-round residents, property owners and visitors, while continuously improving the  quality ofcoastal living. VISION STATEMENT  We are committed to maintaining the tradition of persistence and innovation that has been the foundation of our community, for centuries. We aim to be highly skilled, adaptable, and resilient 50 that we can successfully navigate through any challenges that come our way. We will follow  our TIDES to create abundant opportunities for our team and community.  CORE VALUES  Teamwork Integrity Dedication Engagement Service  MT!  ES  TOWN OF KITTY HAWK  We are guided by our TIDES  1    Capitalreservef funding fori future firetrucks, boardwalks and dockr repair, publicworks vehicle and building addition, beach nourishment project, and public safety Establishment of a Community Relations line item in Administration. This line item will be used to support community activities and engagement initiatives Upgrade to current permit management software, IWorq, that will allow online Updated Fee. Schedule to be more inline with other municipalities in the area.  equipment and vehicles  applications and payments  TOWN PROJECTS  Police Station Building Project  The Town is making progress with the remodeling and construction of the new Police Station Building located at 5200 N. Croatan HWY. The design phase has been completed, and a contract has been awarded to AR Chesson for1 the remodeling and construction work. This project ist much needed as the current Police Department is prone to flooding, the building is too small for the current staff level, and iti is outdated and unsuitable to support effective police work. The project bid is $3,540.000 which includes 8,140 square feet of renovation, a 940: square feet addition, and a 125kW diesel generator. We anticipate additional costs for furniture and fixtures, security, and camera systems as well as special agent inspections. The project is estimated to take 270 The Police Station Capital Project fund currently has $3,599,010.56, while this is enough to cover construction the Town will have to add additional funds, from the unrestricted fund balance to  days to complete.  this project to cover the other associated costs.  Multi-Use Path  The Town is anticipating the beginning of design and construction for a multi-use path along the west side of Highway 158. The Town has initiated this project in partnership with the North Carolina Department ofTransportation to help ensure the safety and well-being of ourr residents and visitors. This has been in the planning stage for many' years, and wel look forward tol bringing the project to fruition. This project will complete a connection between Kitty Hawk's existing multi-use path, beginning at Cypress Knee Trail. The path will cover approximately 4 miles, moving along the west side of the bypass and joining the existing sidewalk at the Kill Devil Hills border. The need for1 this project iss supported by the 2011 Dare County Bike and Pedestrian Road Safety Review, the Town's Recreation Plan, the Town's Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and  3    The town has experienced a higher-than-usual utilization of health insurance claims this fiscal year, leading to a roughly nine percent increase in health insurance premiums. At this time, the town has decided to maintain dependent premiums for the upcoming fiscal year. It's worth noting that historically, the town has performed quite well, with minimal premium increases. We remain optimistic that the upcoming fiscal year will be a good claims year, but if we see a continued increase ini the future, we will have to re-evaluate our current plan offerings and level of coverage. This year the Town is also funding health insurance coverage to retirees hired prior The current fiscal year has experienced several long-term staff retirements, which allowed the Town to re-evaluate job duties, align position functions with the requirements of our customers, and be more fiscally responsible with staffing dollars. Consequently, the Office Assistant/Receptionst position at Town Hall has been reclassified as an Administrative Planning Assistant. This change enables ust toprovide more: supporta and depth in ourp permitingandzoning office while still maintaining front-desk customer. service and acomplahngadmnistrabve tasks. We have recently expanded the responsibilities of our Town Clerk position toi include the role of Public Information Officer. We believe that these additional duties complement the Town Clerk's existing responsibilities and will provide valuable knowledge and skills that will benefit all our Inp preparation for the Town's Building Inspector's retirement, which is expected to happen in 2025, we have added a Building Inspector Trainee position. Due to the challenge of finding qualified building inspectors, we decided to provide an existing employee with the opportunity to undergo an apprenticeship. The trainee will be working closely with the current Building Inspector to learn the necessary skills and gain experience on the job. Our goal is to have the trainee obtain at least al level 1 building inspector license by the time of retirement in 2025. The budget has allocated funds for a new Custodian position, which will be a part of the Public Works department. Due to the increase in the number of properties owned by the Town, the addition of leased spaces, and higher demands on our Public Works department, it has become apparent that it would be beneficial tol have an in-house custodian who can take care of cleaning all Town-owned properties. In addition, this position will also provide extra assistance to our Public' Works team. The Town has explored hiring an outside service, but the cost and quality of  to. January 1, 2013.  Town stakeholders.  work provided by them have not been satisfactory.  Community Engagement  The citizens of Kitty Hawk have expressed a desire for more community involvement and interaction with their neighbors. In additionto1 the very: successful events sponsored by our Public Safety departments, this year the Town has organized several Town-wide events such as a Halloween event, a successful Holiday Motorcade, and a positive Community Trash Collection event. The feedback received from these events has been overwhelmingly positive. To support  5    Operating Expenditures  Operating expenditures provide the means necessary for each Department within the Town to carry out the day-to-day services provided to Town residents. These expenses are reviewed thoroughly each year by Town Department Heads and management to ensure accountabilityand operational efficiency. Operational cost highlights ini the Fiscal Year 2025 budget by Department  include:  Administrative Services Finance Department None Fire Department  Establishment of Community Relations Line Item  Vehicle Replacement  Equipment purchases; AED's, Extrication chain kits and saws  Non-Departmenta None Ocean Rescue None  Planning and Inspections  Upgrade to permitting software to allow online applications and credit card payment, as well as more comprehensive workflow management Replacement of2 vehicles, including equipment and radios  Police Department  Replace in-car laptops Purchase drone  Public Works  Creation of 1 new position - Public Works Technican/Custodian  Replacement of one vehicle Purchase of single-axle dump truck  Town Council  No highlights  7    The current chart summarizes the Capital reserve available for future projects:  CAPITALE RESERVE FUNDI BALANCE  RESERVE FUND-21  SCALYEAR2024.2025  Actual Projected 49,071 49,071 13,000 13,000 20,000 44,000 94,000 10,000 264,000 144,735 174,735 5,000 15,000 10,000 23,000 31,000  Ending 49,071 13,000 104,000 174,735 25,000 39,000 50,000 10,000 15,000 32,000 400,000 6,500 3,010,347 6,000 3,934,653  Department  Description  FY22-23 FY23-24 Transferin Transfer Out Balance  4100 ITI Development 4100 Phone System Replacement 4100 Document Imaging System 4130 Software Upgrades 4270 Board Walks and Dock Repairs 4270 Future Sidewalk US 158 4270 Town Park & Recreation! Develop. 4270 HVAC Replacement at Fire Station 4270 Caterpillar Backhoe replacement 4270 Upgrade Public Works Building 4270! Dump Trailer Replacement 4270 Rehab Fire! House Galley_ 4310! Police Department Building 4310 Policei inc car- radios 4340 Firel Truck & Equipment 4340 800 mhz- Radio Replacements 4410 Storm Damage/Beach Nourishment 4910 Land Use Plan Update Beach Renourishment Fund  8,000 15,000  25,000 25,000 10,000 12,000 20,000 200,000 200,000 6,500 3,000  2,769,358 2,858,175 152,172 Total! 3,332,163 3,491,481 443,172  3,000  In accordance with North Carolina General Statute funds collected and expended for the Beach Nourishment project must be accounted for as part of the Town's General Fund. The Beach Nourishment project was completed in 2017 and the first renourishment project was completed in2022. Since the completion ofthese projects, the Town and property owners have continued to benefit from the stability these projects have provided. The Municipal Service District and Town-wide dedication is expected to remain in place to fund future beach renourishment The budget continues to dedicate 0.035 cents of the 0.30 cents town-wide tax to the beach renourishment project. Properties located in the Municipal Service District will continue to pay an additional .10 cents that is restricted for expenditures related specifically to beach renourishment. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget reflects a transfer to the fund of $152,172.  projects.  9    FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Budget Ordinance Ordinance No.  Town of Kitty Hawk Budget Ordinance - FY 2024-2025  BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, that:  GENERAL FUND BUDGET  ESTIMATED GENERAL FUND REVENUES: It is estimated that the following General Fund Revenues will be available during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30,  2025, to meet appropriations approved by the Town Council herein:  Source  Amount $3,890,205 $513,801 $552,521 $15,000 $6,000 $208,473 $27,534 $11,136 $1,955,670 $234,330 $480,000 $2,217,697 $16,000 $14,800 $426,800 $71,200 $3,900 $25,600 $2,900 $86,000 $175,000 $1,265 $2,585 $15,000 $100 $100 $10,000 $1,000 $131,724 $3,000 $24,000  Ad Valorem Tax ($.265) Prior Years Taxes Penalties/interest Motor Vehicle Tax Motor Vehicle Tax ($.035) Beach Nourishment Motor Vehicle Tax ($.10) MSD Local Option Sales Tax Local Option Sales Tax - BN &N MSD Land Transfer Tax Occupancy Tax Beer and Wine Tax Telecom Tax Electric Utility Tax Cable Franchise Tax Piped Natural Gas Tax PEG Channel Tax Solid Waste Disposal Tax Mixed Beverage Tax (ABC) Building Permits Homeowner Recovery Fee CAMA Permits Planning Permits and Fees Board of Adjustment Fees Site Plan Reviews Sanitation Fees (Garbage Carts) Dept Of Justice Asset Forfeiture Program Powell Bill Allocation NCDOR Unauthorized Sub-Tax Distribution Dare County Sand Fencing  Ad' Valorem Tax ($.035) Beach Nourishment Ad Valorem Tax MSD ($.10) Beach Nourishment  11    FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Budget Ordinance Ordinance No.  CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BUDGET  ESTIMATED CAPITAL RESERVE FUND REVENUES: It is estimated that the following Capital Reserve Fund Revenues will be available during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, to meet appropriations approved by the Town Council  herein.  Function  Budget $291,000 $152,172 $443,172  Transfer in from General Fund for Future Capital Transfer in from General Fund Excess Beach Nourishment  Total  CAPITAL RESERVE FUND APPROPRIATIONS: The following amounts are hereby appropriated for the operation oft the Capital Reserve Fund and its activities for the fiscal year  beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025  Function  Budget $443,172 $443,172  Reserves  Total  ESTABLISHED TAX RATES:  The following tax rates per hundred-dollar valuation and collection rates are levied on all real estate, corporate utilities, and personal property in the Town of Kitty Hawk as of January 1,  2024.  Town-wide ad valorem tax rate is (0.265 cents) Town-wide beach nourishment tax is (0.035cts) Municipal service district tax MSD tax is (0.10cts)  The town-wide beach nourishment tax and municipal service tax are restricted to beach nourishment purposes, including debt payment on bonds issued for beach nourishment.  Collection Budgeted rate Levy 99.8% 3,890,205 99.8% 513,801 99.8% 552,521  Tax  Value  Tax rate  Levy 514,985 553,684  Town-wide ad valorem Town-wide Beach Nourishment Municipal Service District  1,471,386,197 0.265 3,899,173 1,471,386,197 0.035 553,683,565 0.100  A penny of Town Wide Property Tax is projected to generate approximately $147,139. Ap penny of Municipal Service District Tax is projected to generate approximately $55,368.  13    FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Budget Calendar & Process  2024 Date March 19& April 16 May 2022 May 2022 June 3 July 1  Action Item  Budget Work Session with Town Council Public Hearing Advertised for Budget Ordinance Town Manager files proposed Budget with Town Clerk Council Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Budget and adoption of FY2024-2025 Budget Ordinance Approved FY 2024-2025 budget becomes effective  Forinformation: regarding meeting times and locations, visit www.townoIRtyhawK.OrR  The Town budget is adopted by ordinance in accordance with the North Carolina Local Government Budget & Fiscal Control Act (N.C.G.S. 159). It must be adopted no earlier than 10 days after the budget is presented to the Council and not later than July 1 of each year. The budget ordinance shall cover ai fiscal year beginning July 1a and ending. June 30 of each fiscal year. State law requires a balanced budget, i.e., a budget when the sum of estimated revenues and appropriated fund balances is equal to appropriations. The budget is developed on the modified In accordance with General Statute Chapter 159 Department Heads transmit their budget requests to the designated budget officer with al list of expected expenditures before April 30of each year. The budget officer then compiles all Department requests and develops al balanced budget. After the fiscal year begins, staff prepares monthly reports of budgetedversusactual revenues and expenditures. These reports are used by management to monitor spending and  accrual basis of accounting.  plan for the next year's budget. Budget Amendments  Expenses or transfers incurred throughout the year more than appropriations must have prior Council approval. These approvals are formally acknowledged by the Town Council in the form of budget amendments. The budget is prepared on al line-item basis and budgetaryc compliance  isn maintained at the Department level.  15    FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Revenue & Expenditures Budget Summary  Summary of General Fund Revenues by Percentage  Percentage of Revenues by Source  REVENUES CLASIFICATION  ACTUAL ACTUAL Revised Budget ESTIMATED BUDGET %Total FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 6/30/2024 FY24/25 Revenues 5,072,731 5,118,146 5,166,970 5,156,646 5,224,670 43.69% 5,857,171 5,477,390 5,471,611 5,058,714 5,534,897 46.29%  Taxes- Property Taxes- other Permits and Fees Intergovernmental Fines and Forfeits Interest Earnings Other Revenue Fund Balance Appropriated Fund Balance Appropriated Powell Bill Transfer in From Capital Reserve Fund Transfer Inf from Special Revenue Fund  199,970 261,602 1,360,274: 592,962 8,830! 22,895 451,702 96,407, 160,536 84,000  203,400 379,643 3,750 150,000 117,602 251,601  177,590 204,050. 1.71% 359,070 345,872 2.89% 592,046 159,724 1.34% 192,604 194,737: 1.63%  4,233  2,800 0 0 0  3,500; 0.03% 40,276 0.34%.  97,735! 1,138,069  349,000 349,000 250,000 2.09%  Total Revenues 12,702,278 13,302,374 12,093,577 11,888,469 11,957,726 100.00%  TOP FIVE REVENUES SOURCES  Intergovemmental. $345,872  Other Revenue $398,237  Transfer in from other Funds $250,000  Permits and Fees. $204,050  Taxes Property $5,224,670  Taxes Other. $5,534,897  16    Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Revenue Sources and Trends  The following revenue sources represent larger revenue sources that have a significant impact on  the Town's operating budget:  Property' Tax  The Town's largest revenue source at 43.69% of General Fund revenues is the proposed property tax, budgeted at $5,224,670. Property taxi is calculated according tot the gross taxable value assessment Collected by the Dare County Tax Office, the property tax amount is calculated by multiplying the Town's assessed property values by the property tax rate set by the Council after the Property Appraiser certifies the gross taxable value. The proposed budget uses the tax rate of 0.30 cents per $100 of property valuation town-wide and budgets based on a 99.77%-collection rate. Of the 0.30 cent propertyi tax, .035 cents of this taxi rate are: specifically dedicated tot thel beach nourishment fund. Residents located withini the beachnourishment Municipal Service District also pay an additional 0.10 cents in addition to the town wide property tax of 0.30 cents per $100 of property valuation. A penny of property tax rate is projected to generate approximately $147,139. The Town receives a large portion of its property tax revenues from October through February, as the tax bills go out in As indicated above, property tax revenue is heavily affected by property values as well as new construction. Based on market indicators for Kitty Hawk properties, staff predicts property values will remain constant or rise at a slow pace over the next several years. The Town has maintained the same property tax rate since 2015-2016. Dare County has scheduled the next tax revaluation in  certified by the Dare County Tax Office based on the Town's property taxi rate.  July and become due on September1.  January 2025.  Motor' Vehicle Tax  Residents in North Carolina are required to register their motor vehicles with the: state. These motor vehicles are taxed at the same rate as the Town's property taxi rate. Motor vehicles are valued by year, make and model in accordance with the North Carolina Vehicle Valuation Manual. Values are based on Thel Motor' Vehicle Taxi will generate an estimated: $247,143 for FY24/25 and represents 2.07% oft the  the retail level of trade for property tax purposes.  General Fund Revenues.  Local Option Sales Tax  The State of North Carolina currently implements a 6.75% sales tax rate on all qualifying sales within Dare County. 2% of this sales tax consists of al Dare County local sales tax while the remaining 4.75%  is the North Carolina State Sales Tax.  18    Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Revenue Sources and Trends  Grant funding that can be anticipated in advance oft the fiscal year will generate an estimated $25,000 The Town expects this revenue to increase as grants are applied for and awarded throughout the  year.  Interest Earnings on Investments  The Town has legal limitations on investments allowed under NC General Statute 159-30, however, does make investments to maximize the return of available funds. The Town has experienced very lowi interest rate returns over the past several years because of the Federal Treasury rates, however, continues to receive revenue from investments. In addition, the Town is consistently analyzing the investment funds available to the Town through the North Carolina Capital Management Trust to The interest earnings on investments are expected to generate an estimated $159,724.  maximize return oni investments.  Transfers from Capital Reserve and Fund Balance  These revenues typically represent funds transferred into the current year budget from Town reserves. These funds are typically not collected throughout the fiscal year and have been set aside in previous years to fund large capital projects. These funds are transferred into the budget in the year in which the capital purchase is to be funded. In addition, funds may also be transferred from The FY 24-25 budget identifies transfers in the amount of $250,000 from the Capital Reserve and  the Town Fund Balance to balance the budget.  $40,2761 from thei fund balance.  21    General Fund Revenues- Detailed GENERAL FUND- 10  ACTUAL ACTUAL Revised Budget Estimated BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 06/30/2024 FY24/25 3,790,007 3,846,310 3,865,429 3,864,683 3,890,205 502,428 505,509 510,528 510,864 513,801 536,167 538,950 538,958 544,585 552,521 188,965 202,923 195,000 193,489 208,473  ACCOUNT NUMBER  REVENUE! SOURCE TAXES-PROPERTY  10-0000-3100-2024 Ad Valorem Tax ($.265) 10-0000-3172-2024 Ad Valorem ($.035)E BN 10-0000-3174-2024 Ad Valorem ($.10) MSD 10-0000-3100-0000 AdV Valorem Prior' Years 10-0000-3100-4170 Ad valorem and' Vehicle Penalties Fees, Interest 10-0000-3280-4121 Motor Vehicle Tax 10-0000-3280-4123 Motor Vehicle Tax- ($.035)BN 10-0000-3280-4125 Motor Vehicle Tax- ($.10)MSD 10-0000-3230-0000 Local Option Sales Tax 10-0000-3230-0012 Local Option Sales Tax- BNMSD 10-0000-3245-0000 Land" Transfer" Tax 10-0000-3270-0000 Occupancy Tax 10-0000-3322-0000 Beer and Winel Tax 10-0000-3324-4001 Telecom Tax 10-0000-3324-4002 Electric Utility Tax 10-0000-3324-4003 Cable Franchise Tax 10-0000:3324-4004 Piped Natural Gas Tax 10-0000-3324-4005 PEG Channel 10-0000-3471-0000 Solid Waste Disposal Tax 10-0000-3837-0000 Mixed Beverage Tax (ABC) 10-4910-3343-4010 Building Permits 10-4910-3343-4011 Homeowner Recovery Fee 10-4910-3343-4012 CAMA Permits 10-4910-3343-4013 Planning Permit and Fees 10-4990-3345-4020 Board of Adjustment Fees 10-4990-3345-4021 Site Plan Review Fees 10-0000-3470-0000 Sanitation Fees (Garbage Carts) 10-0000-3311-4091 Dept ofJ Justice Asset Forfeiture Program 10-0000-3316-0000 Powell Bill Allocation (pass through) 10-0000-3317-4092 NCDOR Unauthorized: Subl Tax Distribution 10-0000-3431-0000 Grants -Other 10-0000-3432-0000 Dare County- Sand Fencing (pass through) 10-0000-3496-0000 Grants- Dare County Tourism Board 10-0000-3623-0000 Federal Grant Revenue (pass through) 10-0000-3633-0000 State Grant Revenue (pass through) 10-4310-3431-0000 Gov. Crime Commission Grant (pass through) 10-4410-3333-0000 Dare County Payment to Obligation Bonds  14,027 -17,666 5,889 24,950 10,298  15,000 6,000 25,755 10,300  4,654 15,000 3,500 25,138 9,733  4,943 26,795 10,382  6,000 27,534 11,136  Subtotal 5,072,731 5,118,146 5,166,970 5,156,646 5,224,670  TAXES-OTHER  1,816,481 1,873,410 1,909,736 1,904,689 1,955,670 887,179 528,799 446,911 481,525 480,000 2,299,996 2,205,522 2,250,000 2,026,135 2,217,697 410,031 426,818 415,000 426,120 426,800  220,618 225,649 230,264  o 234,330 16,000 14,619 14,800 3,682 3,900 25,683 25,600 2,979 2,900 86,282 86,000  14,677 14,587 76,773 71,131 3,817 25,808 2,788 84,416 81,540  16,955 14,836 4,073 25,641 3,016  15,000 16,000 14,500 75,000 71,000 71,200 4,500 25,700 3,000 82,000  Subtotal 5,857,171 5,477,390 5,471,611 5,058,714 5,534,897  PERMITS ANDI FEES  168,628 230,485 175,000 150,405 175,000  998 4,495 15,574 10,275  1,580 2,845 15,702 10,990 10,000 10,395 2,900 1,500 24,000 10,000 3,885 174,440  1,200 2,000 15,000 15,130 100 100  1,500 1,265 1,510 2,585 15,000 0 100 0 100 9,045 10,000 0 1,000 1,000 3,000 0 0 5,000 24,000 0 0 0 0  Subtotal 199,970 261,602 203,400 177,590 204,050  INTERGOVERNMENTAL  1,000 3,000  119,667 119,297 119,297 131,724 131,724  2,042 8,125 136,752  25,000  1,093,688 256,545 221,346 221,346 186,148 Subtotal 1,360,274 592,962 379,643 359,070 345,872  22    General Fund Revenues Detailed GENERALFUND-10  ACTUAL FY21/22 FY22/23 2,147 1,530 5,153 8,830 22,895 22,895 587 1,140 4,800 32,139 27,200 28,499 2,042 96,407  ACTUAL RevisedE Budget Estimated BUDGET  ACCOUNT NUMBER  REVENUE: SOURCE FINES &F FORFEITS  FY23/24 06/30/2024 FY24/25  10-0000-3330-0000 Dare County CourtF Fees 10-0000-3331-0000 Code Enforcement Fines &F Parking Violations 10-0000-3332-0000 Fines and Forfeitures 10-0000-3831-1004 Interest onl Investments 10-0000-3412-0000 Town Merchandise! Sales 10-0000-3434-0000 General Donations 10-0000-3834-0000 Office Rental- Beach Medical & Bear Drugs 10-0000-3835-0000 Sale ofs Surplus Property 10-0000-3835-0002 Sale ofA Asset program 1033 Dept of Defense 10-0000-3839-0000 Miscellaneous Revenue 10-4270-3839-0110 Icarusl International 10-0000-3991-0000 Fund Balance- Appropriated 10-0000-3991-0000 Fund Balance Appropriated-Powell Bill 10-0000-3900-0000 Phone System Replacement 10-0000-3900-0000 Fuels Storage Tank Replacement 10-0000-3900-0000 Fire- Training Equipment 10-0000-3900-0000 Future Side Walk USA1 158, payment to DOT 10-0000-3900-0000 Firel Truck 10-0000-3900-0000 Ocean Rescue Radios Replacement 10-0000-3900-0000 Land Use Plan Update Reserve 10-0000-3900-0000 Document imaging 10-0000-3900-0000 BNI Byrd Street Beach Access deck repairs 10-0000-3900-0000 Beach Nourishment (Lilian St &Byrd acces)  1,083 1,750 1,400 4,233  2,000 1,500 250 3,750  1,000 1,500 300 2,800  1,500 1,500 500 3,500  Subtotal Subtotal  INTEREST EARNINGS OTHERI REVENUE  451,702 150,000 592,046 159,724 451,702 150,000 592,046 159,724  559 10,350 64,646 20,610 7,925 52,397 4,050 160,536 117,602  300 1,300 10,000 18,669 3,000 251,601 251,601  400 8,300 24,865 13,039 3,000 192,604 194,737  500 1,000 10,000 15,000 3,000  84,333 143,000 165,237  Subtotal  FUNDI BALANCE  40,276 40,276  Subtotal  TRANSFER INF FROM CAPITALI RESERVE  22,000 55,735 20,000  29,000 30,000 25,000  289,000 20,000 40,000  289,000 20,000 40,000 250,000 349,000 250,000  Subtotal Subtotal  84,000  97,735 349,000 1,138,069 1,138,069  10-0000-3982-0000  TRANSFER INF FROM SPECIALI REVENUE FUND  TOTALI REVENUES  12,702,278 13,302,374 12,093,577 11,888,469 11,957,726  23    TOWN  -  1981   NON-DEPARTMENTAL  FY2024-2025    NON-DEPARTMENTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND- 10/D DEPARTMENTI DETAIL 4100  ACCT. NO.  ACTUAL ACTUAL RevisedB BUDGET ESTIMATED BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 6/30/2024 FY24/25  EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION OPERATING  10-4100-5005-0000 PEG Government Channel (pass through) 10-4100-5006-0000 Tax Collection Fees to Dare County 10-4100-5007-0000 Collection Fees -NCVTS 10-4100-5220-0000 Employee Relations andE Events 10-4100-5250-0000 Vehicle Supplies 10-4100-5299-0000 Departmental: Supplies 10-4100-5310-0000 Travel and" Training Development Towny wide 10-4100-5321-0 0000 Telephone, Communications, Email 10-4100-5325-0000 Postage 10-4100-5330-0000 Utilities 10-4100-5340-0000 Printing 10-4100-5370-0000 Advertising  26,975 57,168 7,451 2,143 267 7,176 12,408 284 3,713 1,240 69,152 118,362 7,833 2,236 2,247 4,943 2,725 -1,028 637 -391 5,000 5,000  26,600 57,942 7,644 16,572 450 9,457 176 39,767 4,440 2,359 13,306 1,999 417 2,873  30,000 59,000 8,000 8,000 300 6,000 25,000 30,000 300 4,500 200 1,500 82,429 11,000 2,500 3,000 200 4,000  26,766 59,918 7,049 11,781 100 3,756 21,626 27,138 0 4,500 0 3,703 68,438 105,980 12,739 2,500 3,230 0 9,000 0 600 600  27,000 58,353 9,045 11,000 300 4,000 15,000 25,000 300 4,500 500 2,500 11,000 1,800 4,000 400 8,000  ITServices Service & Maintenance Contracts Insurance & Bonding  220,790 250,466 277,000 283,278 319,000  10-4100-5451-0000 Employee Assistance Program 10-4100-5455-0000 Unemployment Compensation Contribution 10-4100-5456-0000 Fines and Forfeitures 10-4100-5491-0000 Dues & Subscriptions  Subtotal 428,751 552,831 552,929 545,522 607,678  MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS  10-4100-5352-0000 Maintenance and Repairs Equipment 10-4100-5353-0000 Maintenance and Repairs- -Vehicle 10-4100-5090-0000 Grant- Gov. Education. Access Channel  500 500  Subtotal Subtotal Subtotal  PROGRAMS AND GRANTS  CONTINGENCY CAPITAL OUTLAY  10-4100-5991-0000 Budgetary Contingency 10-4100-5540-0000 Capital Outlay Vehicles 10-4100-5550-0000 Capital Outlay Equipment  60,129 60,129  27,063 27,063  43,059 104,599 147,658  0 0  Subtotal  TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE  10-4100-5921-0000 VOIP Town Phone System  5,000 5,000  Subtotal  TOTALI NON-DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES  438,360 700,489 613,058 546,122 635,241  25    TOWN  *   1981 -  TOWN COUNCIL  FY2024-2025    GOVERNING BODY( TOWN COUNCIL) OPERATING EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND-10/DEPARIMENT DETAIL-4110  ACCT. NO. 10-4110-5121-0000 Council Compensation 10-4110-5181-0000 FICA 10-4110-5310-0000 Travel and Training 10-4110-5321-0000 Telephone, Communications, Email 10-4110-5491-0000 Dues and! Subscriptions 10-4110-5492-0000 Contract Services Dare Co. Board Elections 10-4110-5499-0000 Miscellaneous  ACTUAL ACTUAL RevisedB BUDGET ESTIMATED BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 6/30/2024 FY24/25  EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION PERSONNEL OPERATING  29,250 2,394 31,644 358 920 4,717 5,865 611 12,471 44,115  27,850 2,314 30,164 512 2,400 4,685 1,305 8,902 39,066  30,900 2,363 33,263 4,500 3,000 8,000 5,500 1,500 22,500 55,763  30,600 27,540 58,140 10 2,909 357 5,747 1,538 10,561 68,701  30,000 2,295 32,295 512 2,400 4,685 1,305 8,902 41,197  Subtotal:  Subtotal:  TOTAL GOVERNING BODY EXPENDITURES  27    TOWN  1981 1  RECREATION COMMITTEE  FY2024-2025    RECREATION COMMITTEE OPERATING EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND-10/DEPARTIMENT DETAIL-4111  ACCT. NO.  ACTUAL ACTUAL RevisedB BUDGET ESTIMATED BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 6/30/2024 FY24/25  EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION OPERATING  10-4111-5370-0000 Advertising 10-4111-5396-0000 Contracter Services Transcriptions 10-4111-5499-0000 Miscellaneous 10-4111-5499-0000 Trails and Recreation Opportunities  75 75 75  200 200 10,000 10,400 10,400  200 200 10,000 10,400 10,400  1,900 1,900 1,900  3,500 3,500 3,500  Subtotal:  TOTAL RECREATION EXPENDITURES  29    TOWN  1  1981  ADMINISTRATION  FY2024-2025    ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OPERATING EXPENDITURES GENERALFUND-10/DEPARTMENT DETAIL -4120  ACCT. NO.  ACTUAL ACTUAL RevisedB BUDGET ESTIMATED BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 6/30/2024 FY24/25  EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION PERSONNEL  Salaries & Wages FICA Health Insurance  326,201 23,791 37,734 59,564 6,324 44,635 30 44,665 2,095 2,516 3,241 95 7,066 10,429 446 1,577 27,465  363,939 366,538 349,324 378,037  10-4120-5121-0000 Salaries & Wages- Merit Pay 10-4120-5182-0000 Retirement Contribution 10-4120-5184-0000 401K  4,664 29,057 51,791 84,763 7,561 50,000 1,000 51,000 5,000 8,000 5,000 400 3,200 2,500 14,500 8,500 3,800 10,000 60,900  27,030 40,648 51,877 5,925 47,887 47,887 4,192 4,440 1,932 187 3,282 2,029 9,975 1,864 2,417 30,319  28,132 47,504 75,576 7,331 50,000 1,000 51,000 5,000 9,669 5,000 250 3,500 2,500 14,000 8,420 2,000 50,339 20,000 20,000  26,723 43,868 55,420 5,577 47,931  Subtotal 453,614 489,419 525,081 480,912 555,873  PROFESSIONAL SERVICES  10-4120-5192-0000 Professional Services -Legal 10-4120-5199-0000 Professional Services-  Other 10-4120-5299-0000 Supplies Departmental 10-4120-5310-0000 Travel &1 Training 10-4120-5325-0000 Postage 10-4120-5370-0000 Advertising 10-4120-5396-0000 Contract! Services Video & Transcription 10-4120-5440-0000 Service & Maintenance Contracts 10-4120-5491-0000 Dues ands Subscriptions 10-4120- Community Engagement- -new 10-4120-5520-0000 Capital Outlay-Document Management: Scan  Subtotal  OPERATING  7,311 8,879 2,500 350 1,500 1,100 11,725 1,900 2,728 37,993  Telephone, Communications, Email Printing Codification of Ordinances  Subtotal Subtotal  CAPITAL OUTLAY  TOTAL ADMIN! SERVICES EXPENDITURES 525,744 567,625 646,420 518,905 667,773  31    TOWN  1981  ANN  FINANCE FY2024-2025    FINANCE DEPARTMENT OPERATING EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND-10/DEPAFTMENT DETAIL -4130  ACCT. NO.  ACTUAL ACTUAL RevisedBUDGET ESTIMATED BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 6/30/2024 FY24/25  EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION PERSONNEL  10-4130-5121-0000 Salaries & Wages 10-4130-5121-0000 Salaries & Wages- Merit Pay 10-4130-5181-0000 FICA 10-4130-5182-0000 Retirement Contribution 10-4130-5183-0000 Health Insurance 10-4130-5184-0000 401K  121,499 8,747 14,178 29,506 2,307 29,835 29,835 2,000 3,613 778 426 68 26,495 33,380  137,166 146,790 138,076 156,279  1,928 12,001 21,410 35,599 3,126 40,000 40,000 1,500 6,000 1,500 500 200 30,000 400 40,100  9,797 16,753 29,080 2,384 29,358 29,358 1,260 7,468 1,322 481 25,320 176 36,027  11,275 19,024 33,878 2,936 35,000 35,000 2,000 7,000 1,000 400 200 30,000 200 40,800  10,563 18,346 30,256 1,889 41,589 41,589 2,600 4,800 1,132 425 27,500 307 36,764  Subtotal 176,237 195,180 213,903 199,130 230,343  PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Prof. Services Auditor & Actuaries  Subtotal  OPERATING  10-4130-5299-0000 Supplies 10-4130-5310-0000 Travel &1 Training 10-4130-5321-0000 Telephone, communications,E Email 10-4130-5325-0000 Postage 10-4130-5440-0000 Service & Maintenance Contracts 104130-5491-0000 Dues and subscriptions  Printing  Subtotal Subtotal Subtotal  CAPITAL OUTLAY TRANSFER' TO CAPITAL RESERVE  TOTAL FINANCE EXPENDITURES 239,452 260,565 289,703 277,483 310,443  33    TOWN  1981   PUBLIC WORKS  FY: 2024-2025    PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OPERATING EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND-10/DEPARTIMENT DETAIL 4270  ACCT. NO.  ACTUAL ACTUAL RevisedBUDGET ESTIMATED BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/23 FY:23/24 6/30/2024 FY24/25 259,807 295,218 316,336 310,828 392,033  EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION PERSONNEL  10-4270-5121-0000 Salaries & Wages 104270-5121-0000 Salaries & Wages Merit Pay 104270-5181-0000 FICA 10-4270-5182-0000 Retirement Contribution 10-4270-5183-0000 Health Insurance 104270-5184-0000 401K 10-4270-5212-0000 Uniforms 10-4270:5260-0000 Shop Tools & Equipment 10-4270-5293-0000 Supplies Signs 104270-5299-0000 Departmental Supplies 104270-5310-0000 Travel &1 Training 10-4270:5321-0000 Telephone, Communications, Email 10-4270-5330-0000 Utilities 10-4270-5433-0000 ATVRental 104270-5440-0000 Service & Maintenance Contracts 10-4270-5491-0000 Dues and! Subscriptions 104270-5295-0000 Building and Grounds Icarus 10-4270-5352-0000 Equipment 10-4270:5353-0000 Vehicle 10-4270-5599-0000 SandF Fence- (pass through)  4,854 5,000 30,648 50,403 7,358 2,000 15,000 3,000 5,000 3,000 5,000 10,000 30,000 6,000 1,500  Overtime  5,000 24,812 38,305 78,295 5,911 3,000 15,000 3,000 13,000 4,000 5,000 10,000 25,000 5,000 1,500  19,213 27,650 60,675 3,917 2,701 18,423 6,684 3,310 3,784 2,576 7,900 19,144 5,679 27,445 404 125,900 17,902 10,754 15 73,251 100,290 17,260  21,842 33,211 63,454 4,899 4,475 15,270 4,510 2,697 6,455 3,403 8,024 33,349 8,503 49,062 120,746 436  23,778 36,568 61,618 124,207 5,033 4,247 11,993 4,804 5,000 4,393 5,235 8,369 37,437 11,329 95,746 133,500 1,000  Subtotal 371,262 418,625 468,659 437,825 614,503  OPERATING  Vehicle Supplies- Fuel  Subtotal  98,050 136,183 205,246 189,553 214,000  MAINTENANCE, ANDI REPAIRS  380,528 342,854 340,000 153,000  3,000 21,000 6,000 20,000  11,000 15,000 7,000 24,000 155,000  6,070 5,385 25,377 37,072 17,224 54,295  15,000 7,000 24,000  Subtotal 154,571 417,359 388,854 390,000 210,000  CAPITAL OUTLAY  10-4270-5540-0000 Vehicles 10-4270-5550-0000 8"S Stormwater Pump with accessories 10-4270-5550-0000 Mower Blower 10-4270-5595-0000 Pruitt Park Playground Replacement  24,718 24,718 10,000 30,000 25,000 50,000 10,000 8,000 25,000  23,663 23,663 155,000 10,000 30,000 25,000 50,000 10,000 8,000 25,000  Subtotal 190,801  TRANSFER1 TO CAPITALI RESERVE  Dumpt trailer Replacement  10-4270-5921-0000 Town Parks and Recreation Development 10-4270-5921-0000 US: 158 Sidewalk 104270-5921-0000 Town Wide Boardwalk: and Dock Repairs 10-4270-5921-0000 Future HVAC Fire Houser replacement 10-4270-5921-0000 Replacement Caterpillar Backhoe 10-42470-5921-0000 Upgrade Public Works Building 10-4270-5921-0000 Rehab Fire House Galley* ** new  10,000 5,000 15,000 30,000  10,000 10,000 8,000  10,000 10,000 8,000 25,000 15,000 68,000  Subtotal  28,000 158,000 158,000  Public' Works Subtotal 844,684 1,054,462 1,245,477 1,199,040 1,261,503  35    PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OPERATING EXPENDITURES (Continued) GMEMAPUD-P/DPATMNT DETAIL - 45108 & 4710  ACCT. NO.  ACTUAL ACTUAL RevisedE BUDGET ESTIMATED BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 6/30/2024 FY24/25  EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION TRANSPORTATION (4510)  10-4510-5195-0000 Engineering Services 10-4510-5199-0000 Prof. Services Engineering (pass through PB) 10-4510-5293-0000 Street Signs 10-4510-5295-0000 Street Maintenance and Repairs 10-4510-5590-0000 Street Maint. & Repairs (pass through PB) 10-4510-5595-0000 Capital outlayl Infrastructure 10-4710-5690-0000 Chipping Contracted! Services 10-4710-5691-0000 Solid Waste Collection  9,209 12,550  10,000 4,000 320,000 16,000  800  20,000 2,000 150,000 172,000 16,000 1,250,000 1,266,000 2,699,503  127,197 114,152 130,000  Subtotal 127,997 135,911 464,000  ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (4710)  12,750  14,129  1,152,434 1,179,644 1,250,000 Subtotal 1,165,184 1,193,773 1,266,000 2,137,865 2,384,147 1,730,000  TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS EXPENDITURES  36    TOWN  1981 1  * -  POLICE DEPARTMENT  FY2024-2025    POLICEI DEPARTMENT OPERATING EXPENDITURES  GENERAL UND-10/DEPARTIMENT DETAIL -4310  ACCT. NO.  ACTUAL ACTUAL RevisedBUDGET ESTIMATED BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 6/30/2024 FY24/25 1,051,075 1,096,855 1,273,406 1,114,198 1,341,387  EXPENDITURE CLASSIFIÇATION PERSONNEL  10-4310-5121-0000 Salaries & Wages 10-4310-5121-0000 Part time Salaries 10-4310-5121-0000 Salaries & Wages- Merit Pay 10-4310-5122-0000 Overtime 104310-5182-000 Retirement Contribution 10-4310-5184-0000 401K-State Mandate! 5% 10-4310-5184-0000 401K2%  2,500 17,732 15,000 64,292 29,244 7,500 7,500 28,000 1,000 53,000 14,100 33,000 33,000 1,300 6,500 1,500 90,828 2,200  7,036 75,552 296,211 67,321 7,126 7,126 14,545 2,585 46,923 10,590 12,688 29,957 1,274 5,870 1,352 40,601 1,661 1,730 19,317 20,833 40,150 1,556 1,556  10,776 78,725 67,474 7,091 7,091 14,126 2,215 47,325 8,862 23,384 26,930 856 5,692 1,492 1,517 1,760 206,364 24,051 22,589 46,640 2,667 2,667  15,000 98,739 86,688 6,000 6,000 28,856 53,000 15,100 26,268 33,000 1,700 6,500 1,700 1,800 1,000 2,104 26,000 27,000 53,000 25,000 5,000 30,000  16,000 86,461 111,046 73,018 5,376 5,376 14,135 47,541 7,994 12,572 26,914 751 6,407 758 2,288 1,000 11,597 25,000 36,597 3,500 3,500  FICA Health Insurance  128,067 137,818 182,262 156,885 205,477  297,188 396,465 267,098 418,092  Subtotal 1,625,262 1,688,836 2,052,560 1,713,660 2,204,770  PROFESSIONAL: SERVICES  10-4310-5193-0000 Medical &F Physicals 10-4310-5212-0000 Uniforms 10-4310-5212-0001 Uniforms Allowance 10-4310-5220-0000 Employee events Police Department 10-4310-5250-0000 Vehicle Supplies- Fuel 10-4310-5299-0000 Supplies Departmental 10-4310-5310-0000 Travel &1 Training 10-4310-5321-0000 Telephone, Communications,E Email 10-4310-5330-0000 Utilities 104310-5340-0000 Printing 10-4310-5440-0000 Service &I Maintenance Contracts 10-4310-5495-0000 Dept. Of Justice. Assest Forfeiture 10-4310-5498-0000 Controlled Substances Tax- Restricted  Subtotal  OPERATING  Postage  72,204 144,646 138,669  Dues and subscriptions  Subtotal 169,776  315,674 259,029 264,428  MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS  10-4310-5352-0000 Equipment 10-4310-5353-0000 Vehicle  26,000 27,000 53,000 8,500 8,500  Subtotal  PROGRAMS AND GRANTS  10-4310-5070-0000 Governor's Crime Commission Grant 10-4310-5497-0000 Community Outreach Programs  Subtotal  38    POLICE DEPARTMENT OPERATING EXPENDITURES (Continued) GENERAL FUND- 10/DEPARTMENT DETAIL 4310  ACCT. NO. 10-4310-5540-0000 Vehicles  ACTUAL ACTUAL RevlsedE BUDGET ESTIMATED BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 6/30/2024 FY24/25  EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION CAPITALOUTLAY  68,820 65,242  71,852 139,100 140,342 105,792  Equipment  33,502  99,300  90,000 152,695  Subtotal 134,062 105,354 238,400 230,342 258,487  TRANSFER' TO CAPITAL RESERVE  10-4310-5921-0000 Future Police Department Building 10-4310-5921-0000 Future Inc car radios 10-4310-5940-0000 Transfer out to capital project fund 41  1,000,000 1,083,583  12,000 12,000 10,301  12,000 12,000 9,867  20,000 20,000 89,100 6,816 95,916  4,426,143  Subtotal 1,000,000 5,509,726  SEPARATION. ALLOWANCE  10-4311-5131-0000 Separation. Allowance 10-4311-5181-0000 FICAS Separation Allowance  88,987 111,016 134,649 128,975 95,646 119,473 144,950 138,842 3,073,578 7,686,151 2,852,584 2,399,346 2,912,601  6,659  8,457  Subtotal  TOTAL POLICE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES  39    TOWN  1981 1  FIRE DEPARTMENT  FY2024-2025    FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATING EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND-10/DEPARIMENT DETAIL 4340  ACCT. NO.  ACTUAL  ACTUAL RevisedBUDGET ESTIMATED BUDGET  EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION PERSONNEL  FY21/222 FY21/22 FY22/23 6/30/2024 FY24/25 934,734 1,060,743 1,204,548 1,148,388 1,199,902  10-4340-5121-0000 Salaries & Wages 10-4340-5121-0000 Part time Salaries 10-4340-5121-0000 Volunteer Incentive Pay 10-4340-5121-0000 Salaries & Wages - Merit Pay 10-4340-5122-0000 Overtime 10-4340-5181-0000 FICA 10-4340-5182-0000 Retirement Contribution 10-4340-5183-0000 Health Insurance 10-4340-5184-0000 401K 10-4340-5185-0000 Firefighter Pension Fund 10-4340-5193-0000 Medical & Physicals  85,145 12,000 15,186 24,000 23,998 5,310 14,500 14,500 22,500 17,500 18,600 20,000 24,000 250 14,000 4,408 2,500 17,000 50,000 67,000 12,000 12,000 52,000 25,000 77,000  21,841 71,578 14,131 2,740 10,223 10,223 19,420 16,160 17,249 17,561 21,997 54 12,264 11,052 2,126 16,884 47,749 64,633  29,331 81,441 14,125 800 9,326 9,326 23,510 21,151 16,336 17,084 18,520 99 10,841 6,924 2,224 21,023 66,737 87,760  24,000 94,351 22,628 5,310 14,500 14,500 22,500 17,000 18,600 20,000 23,500 250 15,000 13,000 2,500 17,000 50,000 67,000 112,307 30,000 30,000 30,000 100,000 100,000 6,000  31,653 79,653 101,335 37,284 169,319 17,650 2,700 9,221 9,221 26,028 19,055 16,500 18,784 22,603 150 12,565 5,500 2,800 24,629 87,678 21,519 21,519 35,000  103,260 125,599 146,630  197,694 223,805 279,324 224,689 255,882  Subtotal 1,345,978 1,535,844 1,776,791 1,542,017 1,892,076  PROFESSIONAL SERVICES  Subtotal  OPERATING  10-4340-5212-0000 Uniforms &F Personal Protective Equipment 10-4340-5250-0000 Vehicle Supplies- Gas & Oil 10-4340-5299-0000 Supplies Departmental 10-4340-5310-0000 Travel &1 Training 10-4340-5321-0000 Telephone, Communications, Email 10-4340-5325-0000 Postage 10-4340-5330-0000 Utilities 10-4340-5440-0000 Service & Maintenance Contracts 10-4340-5491-0000 Dues and subscriptions 10-4340-5352-0000 Equipment  Subtotal 117,883 116,689  132,350 123,985 123,758  MAINTENANCE ANDI REPAIRS  Vehicle  Subtotal  PROGRAMS AND GRANTS CAPITAL OUTLAY  Emergency Management Plan  10-4340-5540-0000 Vehicle 10-4340-5550-0000 Equipment 10-4340-5550-0000 Gym Equipment  0 55,803 206,448 37,600  10-4340-5550-0000 Equipment (FY2 23-24 Self Breath Apparatus)  Subtotal 206,448  93,403 136,000 135,000  TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE  10-4340-5 5921-0000 Future Fire Truck Reserve 10-4340-5921-0000 800 mhz Radio Replacement  30,575 30,575  25,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 25,000 206,500 206,500 200,000  6,500  6,500  Subtotal  TOTALI FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES 1,775,740 1,868,021 2,363,141 2,150,549 2,386,334  41    TOWN    1981 1  OCEAN RESCUE  FY2024-2025    OCEAN RESCUE DEPARTMENT OPERATING EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND-10/DEPARIMENT DETAIL -4370  ACCT. NO.  ACTUAL ACTUAL RevisedBUDGET ESTIMATED BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 6/30/2024 FY24/25 125,326 122,500 157,973 118,056 170,721  EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION PERSONNEL  10-4370-5121-0000 Salaries & Wages 10-4370-5181-0000 FICA  9,587 1,524 1,524 4,580 3,500 3,731 440 149 678 5,125 18,203 1,216 1,319 2,535 25,593 25,593  9,371 2,335 2,335 4,180 3,068 2,994 1,519 299 6,345 150 18,555 948 3,014 3,962 46,831 16,688 63,518  12,085 1,500 1,500 5,000 3,500 5,400 1,000 1,000 700 9,000 25,600 1,800 2,500 4,300 50,000 50,000  7,969 2,500 2,500 4,000 2,210 5,400 700 1,212 300 9,000 22,822 1,908 1,982 3,890 50,427 50,427  13,061 1,600 1,600 5,000 3,500 5,400 1,200 1,000 700 9,500 26,300 2,000 2,500 4,500  Subtotal 134,913 131,872 170,058 126,025 183,782  PROFESSIONAL: SERVICES  10-4370-5193-0000 Medical & Physicals 10-4370-5212-0000 Uniforms 10-4370-5250-0000 Vehicle! Supplies- Gas & Oil 10-4370-5299-0000 Departmental Supplies 10-4370-5310-0000 Travel &1 Training 10-4370:5321-0000 Telephone, Communications, Email 10-4370-5340-0000 Printing 10-4370-5433-0000 ATVLease 10-4370-5491-0000 Dues and Subscriptions 10-4370-5352-0000 Equipment 10-4370:5353-0000 Vehicle  Subtotal  OPERATING  Subtotal  MAINTENANCE ANDI REPAIRS  Subtotal  CAPITAL OUTLAY  10-4370-5540-0000 Vehicle -FY23-24 (replace 2012 Chevy) 10-4370-5550-0000 2023 Yamaha. Jet Ski  Subtotal  TOTAL OCEAN RESCUE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES 182,768 220,242 251,458 205,665 216,182  43    TOWN    1981 1  Ty  -  BEACH NOURISHMENT  FY2024-2025    BEACH NOURISHMENT OPERATING EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND-10/DEPARTMENT DETAIL -4410  ACCT. NO.  ACTUAL ACTUAL RevlsedBUDGET ESTIMATED BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 6/30/2024 FY24/25  EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OPERATING  10-4410-5195-0000 Beach Profile Survey 10-4410-5006-0000 Dare County Collection! Fee (BN andI MSD) 10-4410-5598-0000 Beach Maintenance 10-4410-5710-0000 Principal 10-4410-5720-0000 Interest  13,828 13,828 16,882 13,420 30,302 71,211  107,135 107,135 15,740 60,000 75,740 73,098  87,134 87,134 17,672 54,602 250,000 72,274 267,000 73,098  50,000 50,000 17,000  Subtotal Subtotal  16,576 45,430 62,006 93,982  DEBT SERVICE  1,999,800 1,004,086 1,004,086 1,004,086 1,004,086 Subtotal 2,071,011 1,098,068 1,077,184 1,077,184 1,056,298 Subtotal 273,009 403,775 364,227 364,227 152,172  52,212  TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE  10-4410-5921-0000 Excess Beach! Nourishment Collections  273,009 403,775 364,227 364,227 152,172  TOTAL BEACH NOURISHMENT EXPENDITURES 2,388,150 1,563,849 1,624,286 1,600,819 1,525,470  45    TOWN    1981 -  -  PLANNING AND  INSPECTIONS  FY2024-2025    PLANNING &1 INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT OPERATINGEXPENDITURES  GENERAL FUND-10/DEPARIMENT DETAIL 4910  ACCT. NO.  ACTUAL ACTUAL RevisedB BUDGET ESTIMATED BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 6/30/2024 FY24/25 206,129 227,786 239,813 265,731 333,878  EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION PERSONNEL  10-4910-5121-0000 Salaries & Wages 10-4910-5121-0001 Salaries & Wages Merit Pay 10-4910-5122-0000 Salaries & Wages Over Time 10-4910-5181-0000 FICA 10-4910-5182-0000 Retirement Contribution 10-4910-5183-0000 Health Insurance  4,120 3,500 25,679 45,741 69,288 6,678 2,000 800 2,800 450 3,000 2,000 9,000 1,500 3,000 2,000 800 21,000 1,500 1,000 45,250 2,500 2,500  15,076 23,805 44,597 3,797 480 480 200 1,729 594 3,807 1,406 183 2,006 1,169 2,000 103 1,086 936 15,219 1,314 1,314 40,764 40,764  16,771 27,822 43,869 4,074  18,437 31,080 48,717 4,796 2,000 800 2,800 250 3,000 2,000 7,000 1,400 200 2,000 800 28,242 1,500 1000 47,392 2,500 2,500  19,447 34,412 48,345 4,970  401K  Subtotal 293,404 320,323 342,843 372,906 488,883  PROFESSIONAL: SERVICES  10-4910-5195-0000 Professional: Services- Engineering 10-4910-5199-0000 Prof. Serv.- contracted Inspections Services  Subtotal  OPERATING  10-4910-5212-0000 Uniforms 10-4910-5250-0000 Vehicle Supplies andF Fuel 10-4910-5299-0000 Supplies Departmental 10-4910-5310-0000 Travel & Training 10-4910-5321-0000 Telephone, communications, Email 10-4910-5325-0000 Postage 10-4910-5340-0000 Printing 10-4910-5370-0000 Advertising 10-4910-5440-0000 Service & Maintenance Contracts 10-4910-5441-0000 Condemnation & Demolition 10-4910-5491-0000 Dues and Subscriptions 10-4910-5693-0000 Homeowner Recovery Fees  463 1,475 1,086 7,419 1,409 116 612 90,765 6,265 1,194 1,269 112,073 76 76  2,085 500 17,000 2,204 200 500 26,741 1,620 50,850  Subtotal Subtotal Subtotal  MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS  10-4910-5353-0000 Vehicle 10-4910-5540-0000 Equipment  CAPITALOUTLAY  TRANSFER TO CAPITAL RESERVE  10-4910-5921-0000 Land Use Plan Update  3,000 3,000  3,000 3,000  TOTAL PLANNING & INSPECTIONS EXPENDITURES 351,181 432,472 398,535 423,756 542,433  47    TOWN  1981 1  - A  PLANNING BOARD  FY2024-2025    PLANNING BOARD OPERATING EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND-10/DEPARTIMENT DETAIL 4980  ACCT. NO.  ACTUAL ACTUAL Revised BUDGET ESTIMATED BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/22 FY23/24 6/30/2024 FY24/25  EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION PERSONNEL  10-4980-5121-0000 Member Compensation 10-4980-5181-0000 FICA  4,100 314 4,414 1,320 4,414  2,600 199 2,799 730 2,799  5,000 1,000 6,000 500 2,000 2,500 8,500  4,000 270 4,270 2,506 4,270  5,000 383 5,383 500 500 5,883  Subtotal  OPERATING  10-4980-5310-0000 Travel &1 Training 10-4980-5396-0000 Contracted: Services Transcritptions  Subtotal  TOTAL PLANNING BOARD EXPENDITURES  49    TOWN  1981 A    BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT  FY2024-2025    BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OPERATING EXPENDITURES GENERAL FUND-10/DEPARIMENT DETAIL 4990  ACCT. NO.  ACTUAL ACTUAL RevisedB BUDGET ESTIMATED BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24 6/30/2024 FY24/25  EXPENDITURE CLASSIFICATION PERSONNEL  10-4990-5121-0000 Member Compensation 10-4990-5181-0000 FICA  200 15 215  1,500 102 1,602 1,500 1,500 250 150 750 1,150 4,252  150 12 162  1,500 115 1,615 1,500 1,500 250 150 750. 1,150 4,265  Subtotal Subtotal  PROFESSIONAL SERVICES  10-4990-5192-0000 Professional Services Legal 10-4990-5310-0000 Travel & Training 10-4990-5370-0000 Advertising 10-4990-5396-0000 Contracted: Services Transcriptions  OPERATING  60 60 275  Subtotal  TOTAL BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT EXPENDITURES  162  51    TOWN  0  1981  CAPITAL RESERVE FUND  FY2024-2025    CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDI REVENUES VS EXPENDITURES RESERVE UND-2/DEPARIMENT DETAIL  ACTUAL ACTUAL RevisedBUDGET BUDGET FY21/22 FY22/23 FY23/24  DEPARTMENT  FY24/25  REVENUES  TRANSFERI INA FROMT THEG GENERALE FUNDI BYD DEPARTMENTS FORT THEF FUTURE 4100 Fiber Optic Phone: System Replacement 4130 Software Upgrades 4270 Town Parks & Recreation Development 4270 Town Board Walks and Dock Repairs 4270 HVACI replacement at Fire Station 4270 Caterpillar Backhoe replaçement 4270 Future: side walk US 158 4270 Upgrade Public Works Building 4270 Dump Trailer replacement 4270 Rehab Firel House Galley 4310 Police! Department Building 4310 Policel In car radios 4340 Future Firel Truck Replacement 4340 800 mhz Radio Replacements 4410 Storm Damage/ Beach Nourishment 4910 Land Use Plan Update Interest Earnings Capital Reserve. Appropiated  5,000 10,000 5,000 15,000  30,000 50,000 10,000 8,000 25,000 25,000 10,000 12,000 200,000 6,500 364,227 3,000 20,000 763,727  10,000 8,000 10,000  10,000 10,000 8,000 25,000 15,000 20,000 200,000 152,172 3,000 443,172  1,000,000 1,083,583 30,575 273,009 509,477 4,777  25,000  TOTAL RESERVE FUNDI REVENUES 1,343,361 1,646,060  EXPENSES  TRANSFER OUT TOT THE GENERALI FUNDFROM THER RESERVE 4100 Phone System Replacement 4100 Document Imaging software 4270 Fuel Storage Tank Replacement 4310 Police Department Building 4340 Fire Department Truck 4340 Fire Department Training Equipment 4340 800 mhz Radio Replacements 4410 Storm Damage/Beach Nourishment 4910 Land Use Plan Update TRANSFER TOT THER RESERVE FUNDI FOR FUTURE CAPITALA PROJECTS 4130 Software Upgrades 4270 Town Parks & Recreation Development 4270 Town Wide Boardwalk & Dock Repairs 4270 HVACI replacement at Fire Station 4270 Caterpillar Backhoe replacement 4270 Future side walk US158 4270 Upgrade Public Works Building 4270 Dump Trailer Replacement 4270 RehabF Firel House Galley 4310 New Policel Department Station 4310 Police In car radios 4340 Future Fire Truck Replacement 4340 800 mhz Radio Replacements 4410 Storm Damage/Beachi Nourishment 4910 Land Use Plan Update  22,000 55,735 20,000  20,000  29,000 3,000,000 1,203,583 30,000 25,000  30,000 50,000 10,000 8,000 25,000 25,000 10,000 12,000 200,000 6,500 364,227 3,000 763,727  10,000 10,000 8,000 25,000 15,000 20,000 200,000 152,172 3,000 443,172  TOTAL RESERVE FUND EXPENDITURES 3,084,000 1,301,318  53    CAPITAL RESERVE FUND BALANCE RESERVE FUND -21  FISCAL YEAR: 2024-2025  Actual Projected 49,071 13,000 20,000 44,000 264,000 144,735 174,735 5,000 23,000  Ending 49,071 13,000 104,000 174,735 25,000 39,000 50,000 10,000 15,000 32,000 400,000 6,500 3,010,347 6,000 3,934,653  Department  Description  FY22-23 FY23-24 Transferi in Transfer Out Balance  4100 ITI Development 4100 Phone System Replacement 4100 Document Imaging System 4130 Software Upgrades 4270 Board Walks and Dock Repairs 4270 Future Sidewalk US 158 4270 Town Park & Recreation Develop. 4270 HVACI Replacement at Fire Station 4270 Caterpillar Backhoe replacement 4270 Upgrade Public Works Building 4270 Dump1 Trailer Replacement 4270 Rehab Fire House Galley 4310 Police Department Building 4310 Police inc car- radios 4340 Fire Truck & Equipment 4340 800 mhz- Radio Replacements 4410 Storm Damage/Beach Nourishment 4910 Land Use Plan Update  49,071 13,000 94,000 15,000 31,000 25,000 10,000 12,000 200,000 200,000 6,500 3,000  10,000 10,000 8,000 25,000 15,000 20,000 3,000  2,769,358 2,858,175 152,172 Total 3,332,163 3,491,481 443,172  54    FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Debt Policy & Schedule  The Town'st formal debt policy is consistent withi that contained in North Carolina General Statues 160-A. 20. This policy states thatt the issuance ofbondsthrough ani installment purchase contract shall be financed for a period not to exceed the anticipated useful life oft the project. Furthermore, it has been the current Town Council's practice to make every effortt to avoid debt- service to pay for capital projects or operating expenses in the General Fund. The Town has historically planned and set aside capital reserve funds for the purchase of large capital projects The Beach Renourishment 2022 Project was established by adopting Capital Project Ordinance No. 21-01, in whicha all fundsa are derived from the: special obligation bond and repaid by dedicated revenue sources. This debti is shared between Dare County and the Town of Kitty Hawk through an inter-local agreement with Dare County. Dare County contributes approximately 31% of the principal and interest payments yearly. The final payment for the initial Beach Nourishment  to avoid debt service. The Town has taken the "pay as you go" approach.  project will be made in 2026.  FISCALY YEAR 2024/2025  Loan Original FY24/25 Outstanding Date Amount &interest Balance Pay-OffDate  Fund  Project  Origination Loan  Principal Principal Expected  Pavments  Beach Nourishment Fund 2022-Beach Nourishment 12/14/21 5,020,429 1,056,298 2,008,172 12/14/26  Total Payments by Fund Beach Nourisment Fund 1,056,298  55    FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Statistical Data & Demographics  Year Incorporated: Kitty Hawk was established in the early 18th century as Chickahawk. The Form of Government: A five-member Town Council, including a Mayor, is elected at-large to establish policy fort the Town. ATown Manager appointed by the Council implements that policy Geography/location: Kitty Hawk is a Town in Dare County North Carolina and is part of what is known as North Carolina's Outer Banks. Kitty Hawk is located on the East Coast of the United States and is part of a string of barrier islands. The Town is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the East and the Albemarle Sound to the West. The Town is nestled between the Town of Size: The Town's corporate boundary encompasses 5,248 acres (8.2 square miles), of which 5,235 acres (8.18 square miles) are land and 30.46 acres (.0476 square miles) are water. Topography: The topography of Kitty Hawki is relatively flat, with elevations ranging from 41 to3 38 feet above mean sea level (MSL) per the North American Vertical Datum of 1988. The Town is approximately 3 miles wide from the Atlantic Ocean to the Currituck Sound at the widest point Shoreline: There are approximately 10.7 miles of shoreline in the Town, including 3.6 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach, 3.3 miles of Kitty Hawk Bay shoreline, and 3.8 miles of shoreline fronting Climate: Kitty Hawk, NC climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to bei ini the mid 80's and during winter months temperatures tend to be in the mid 50's. The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 86.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average low The annual average precipitation at Kitty Hawk is 51.61 Inches. Rainfall in is evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 5.64  Town was incorporated in 1981.  inr running the Town'sg government.  Southern Shores to the North and Kill Devil Hills toi the South.  and approximately % ofa mile wide at its narrowest point.  the Albemarle Sound.  temperature of 35.80 degrees Fahrenheit.  Inches.  56    FISCALYEAR 2024/2025 General Statute Requirements  G.S. 159-8. Annual balanced budget ordinance.  (a) Each local government and public authority shall operate under an annual balanced (b) The budget ordinance of a unit of local government shall cover at fiscal year beginning  budget ordinance.  July 1 and ending June 30.  G.S. 159-9. Budget Officer.  (a) Each local government and public authority shall appoint a budget officer to serve at the will of the governing board. In counties or cities having the manager form of government, the county or city manager shall bet the budget officer.  G.S. 159-10 Budget Requests  (a) Before April 30c ofe each fiscal year (or an earlier date fixed by thel budgeto officer), each department head shall transmit to the budget officer the budget requests and  revenue estimates for his/her department for the budget year.  G.S. 159-11 Preparation and submission of budget and budget message  (a) Upon receipt of the budget requests and revenue estimates and the financial information supplied by the finance officer and department heads, the budget officer shall prepare a budget for consideration by the governing board in such form and detail as may have been prescribed by the budget officer of governing board. (b) The budget, together with a budget message, shall be submitted to the governing body no later than June 1. The budget and budget message should, but need not, be (c) The governing body may authorize or request the budget officer to submit a budget containing recommended appropriations in a manner that will reveal for the governing board the nature of the activities supported by the expenditures that (d) The budget officer shall include in the budget a proposed financial plan for each intragovernmental service fund, and information concerning capital projects. (e) The budget shalli include a statement of the revenue neutral property tax rate for the  submitted at the formal meeting of the board.  exceed estimated revenues.  budget.  58    FISCAL YEAR2024-2025 Fund Types  The Town's budget addresses three main types of governmental funds:  1. General Fund, the Town's primary operating fund, containing all financial resources of the general government except those required tol be accounted fori in another fund. 2. Capital Reserve Fund, established to account for long-term capital investment projects and 3. Capital Project Fund, established for the construction or acquisition of capital assets (capital projects) or for projects that are financed in whole or at least in part by bonds, notes, or debt  other large purchases anticipated ini the future.  instruments.  60    -  - ES  i LL    FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 Classification Plan  Grade  Position  Minimum $40,179.92 $42,294.65 $44,520.69 $46,863.88 $49,330.40  Maximum $63,716.61 $67,070.12 $70,600.13 $74,315.92 $78,227.29  55 Public Works Technician Police Records Clerk 56 Public Works Technician II 57 Public Works Crew Leader  58 Firefighter  59 Administrative Planning Assistant  Police Officer !* Firefighterl Public Works Supervisor  60 Police Officer II* Firefighter Engineer  $51,926.74  $82,344.51  Building Inspector & Code Enforcement Trainee Administrative Zoning Technician Administrative Records Technician Finance Technician 61 Police Officer III* & Master Police Officer Master Firefighter 62 Detective I&II Fire Lieutenant 63 Police Sergeanti&ll Fire Captain Ocean Rescue Director 64 Chief Building Official  $54,659.72  $86,687.43  $57,536.55 $60,654.79  $91,240.46 $96,042.59  $63,752.41  $101,097.46  Public Information Officer & Town Clerk** *Position starting pay. is above Step 1 on Pay Scale  **Exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)  62    FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Retiree Health and Separation Allowance  Approved Positions for FY2024-2025  Department Administration Finance Planning & Inspections Public Works Police Fire Total Total Last Year Longevity Award Total Change  Full-Time 4 2 4 6 18 16 50  Part-Time 0 0 0 2 2 10 14  Longevity Awards  $5,000 $1,000 +$4,000  Retiree Insurance Health $106,723.56  Retiree Health Insurance Payments for FY 2024-2025  Life $288.00  Total $107,011.56  Total  Separation Allowance Separation Allowance 2024-2025  Monthly $7,425.00  Annual $89,100.00  Total  64    FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Proposed Fee Schedule  Item Town Merchandise  Fee  Town of Kitty Hawk Hats - Baseball Town of Kitty Hawk Hats Trucker Town of Kitty Hawk License Plates Town of Kitty Hawk Police Patch Town of Kitty Hawk Fire Department Patch Town 25th Anniversary Cookbook Copies from Town Copy Machine Zoning Maps Town Budget Copy  $12.50 $17.50 $7.50 $5.00 $5.00 $85.00 $9.00  Town Flag  Town Documents  $0.25 per page  $3.25 $10.00 copies $50.00 $30.00 $50.00 $30.00 $825.00 $50.00$ $30.00 $20.00$10.00 per horse $100.00 Refundable Permit  Fire Incident Report (First Copy Free)  $0.10/page for additional  Town Miscellaneous Fees  Smith Room Rental Fee Fire Department Meeting Room Special Meeting Town Council Horse Registration Initial Fee Horse Registration Annual Dune Sign Road Sign Repair Christmas Tree Lot Permit Accident Report $5.00 False Alarm -1st Call in a Month False Alarm -2nd Call in a Month False Alarm- 3rd Call in a Month and subsequent calls Kayak Permits/Annually) Annual Fee for Precious Metal Permit Employee Permit for Precious Metal (initial) Employee permit for Precious Metal (annual)  $31.00 $250.00  Police Department  $5.00 No charge $50.00 $100.00 $300.00 $180.00 $10.00 $3.00 $180.00 $15.00 $100.00 $25.00  Special Occasion Permit Video from In Car Camera Handicapped Parking Violation All other Parking Violations  65  Proposed Revisions 07/01//24 Revised 11/6/2023    FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Proposed Fee Schedule  Item  Fee  additional sq. ft. over 3,000  (heated space)  Accessory Dwelling Units structure value) substantial improvement  $150 $75 $50  Additions for existing SFR and duplex (less than 50% of Pools, driveways, decks and deck additions, accessory structures when not associated with new construction or  Multifamly/rownhouse/otelMote. Garbage/Trash can fee  $150 $125/unit 1Can (<3 br)-$125.00 2Cans (41 to 6 br)-$215.00 3 Cans (7 to 9 br)-$300.00  Special Use Permits  Special Use Permit + Site Plan Review Fees SUP-Residence in a Commercial Zone  $300.00 $75.00 $50.00 $25.00 $100.00/lot $150.00-559.00Het $75.00 $50.00 $100.00  SUP-Family Dare Care  Subdivision Plan Review  Subdivision Exempt Subdivision disturbance (5,500 sq. ft. or greater) (5,500 sq. ft. or greater) New Sign (per sign) Temporary Sign /Banner Change of sign Face New Sign w/o electric New Sign w/electric  Erosion and Sediment Control  Land Disturbance Permit (less than 5,550 sq fto of Residential Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit Commercial Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit  $0.05/sq. ft. of disturbed area,$1,000 maximum $100.00 $50.00 $25.00+$50.00 deposit $40.00 $25.00 $75.00 $55.00 $150.00 $110.00 $350.00 $250.00 $400.00 $300.00 $4,500.00  Signs Zoning  Building  Zoning Text/Map Amendment  Zoning Text Amendment Map Amendment (Rezoning) Concealed attached WCF  Wireless Communication Facility Review  67  Proposed Revisions 07/01//24 Revised 11/6/2023    FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Proposed Fee Schedule  Item  Fee $100 plus cost of electric Residential $100.00 Commercial $200.00 $500.00 per building$350.00 Single Wide $250.00 Double Wide $300.00 $75.00 $55.00/unit and/or  2.Above -ground Swimming Pool 3.Building Demolition = Per Building 4.Day Care, ABC License, inspections, etc.  $75.00  5.Moving a Building and/or Approved, labeled Modular Unit 6.Manufactured mobile home (includes building, electrical, plumbing and  mechanical fees Insulation Plumbing  1.Minimum permit fee applies to each dwelling  tenant space $75.00 $55.00, plus similar device.  1.Minimum Permit fee applies to each dwelling unit and/or tenant space $10.00$5.00 per fixture, trapo or  Gas  1.Minimum permit fee applies to each dwelling unit/or tenant space 1.Walk-in cooler or freezer; Commercial cooking 2.Heating, air conditioning and lor combination unit Change Out 3. New HVAC Installation (Not New Construction)  $75.00 $55.00, plus $5.00 per gas outlet/connection  Mechanical  $75.00/hood $75.00 per unit, plus peri fire, radiation and/or smoke damper-$5.00 $55.00 plus electrical $75.00 $55.00 plus Non-walk incooler, freezer, and/or other  3.Minimum Permit Fee Electrical 1.Temporary Service  equipment $75.00 $55.00 $150.00 $100.00 Per service size $125.00 $75.00 plus $0.50 per ampere above 200.00 $75.00 $55.00, plus (waive minimum permit fee, if associated work is [performed inc conjunction with new service and lor service change) $50.00 $35 plus $0.10for each additional opening over $75.00 $50.00 each Minimum +$10.00 $6.00 each  2.Temporary Service w/construction site trailer 3ApprovedLabeled Modular (per service size)  4.0-200 Ampere Service 5.Minimum permit fee  5a.Openinings 1-100 receptacle, switches or fixtures 5b. Sub-panel, Transiomer,Generale: 5c. Baseboard heaters (per thermostat)  100  69  Proposed Revisions 07/01//24 Revised11/6/2023    FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Glossary & Acronyms See list of acronyms used in this document at end ofglossary.  Appropriation - Funds authorized by Town Council for a specific use.  Assessed Value - The value set by the County Property Appraiser on taxable real property as a Balanced Budget - A budget in which total revenues available from taxes and other sources, including amounts carried over from prior fiscal years, equal total expenditures and reserves. Beach Nourishment ist the process sof dumping or pumping sandi from elsewhere onto an eroding shoreline to create a new beach or to widen the existing beach. Beach nourishment does not stop erosion, it simply gives the erosional forces (usually waves) something else to "chew on" for Budget = A financial plan estimating proposed expenditures for the fiscal year and proposed Budget Calendar - A: schedule of dates the Town follows in preparing and adopting the budget. Capital Expenditures - Expenditures over $5,000 which acquire or add to capital assets, such as land, buildings, improvements other than buildings, machinery, furniture, equipment, etc. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) - A financial plan for the construction or purchase of infrastructure, facilities, equipment, vehicles, and technology assets needed over the next five  basis for levying property taxes.  North Carolina Law requires municipalities to have balanced budgets.  awhile.  means ofi financing such expenditures.  years.  Capital Reserve Fund - A1 fund used to account for long-term Capital Projects  Classification Plan - At tool in implementing a compensation system that helps ensure equal pay Fund-As separate set of accounts with revenues and expenditures for a defined purpose. Fund Balance = The amount of revenues exceeding expenditures in a governmenta fund. The Fund Balance Policy - Funds in the City's reserves committed to unforeseen emergencies (e.g., natural disasters) and other non-routine expenditures formally approved by Council.  fors substantially equal work.  fund balance in the Town's General Fund constitutes the Town's reserves.  71    FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 Glossary & Acronyms  Acronyms Used Throughout This Document:  ABC- Mixed Beverage Tax BN - Beach Nourishment  BN MSD - Beach Nourishment Municipal Service District CAMA - Coastal Area Management Act CIP - Capital Improvements Plan DNR NC - Department of Natural Resources North Carolina FICA -F Federal Insurance Contributions Act (federal payroll tax)  FY- Fiscal Year  GHSP - Governors Highway Safety Program GCC-Governor's Crime Commission HDHP - High Deductible Health Plan IT-Information Technology MSD - Municipal Service District RMS = Records Management System SCBA - Self Contained Breathing Apparatus  NCVTS - North Carolina Vehicle Transportation System  NCLGERS-North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System  73    Town of Kitty Hawk Five-Year  Capital Improvements Plan FY 2024 to 2029  TOWN  1981 1 ITy HAN  Section Introduction.  Page No. .2-3  Capital Reserve Fund Balances. Five Year Capital improvement Plan Chart. Capital Project Requests by Department.  .6-15    2. Grants- Grant funds, when available and applied for, are a way to pay for capital projects. There are a multitude of grant opportunities for a wide variety of projects. 3. Capital Reserves Capital reserves are monies that are set aside specifically for future funding of larger capital items. These funds may be assigned for capital needs, or unassigned, which means that they may be used for any capital expenditure upon approval by Council. To establish a Capital Reserve, the Council will need to pass a 4. Capital Project and Grant Project Ordinances A Capital Project is financed in whole or part by bond proceeds, notes, or other debt instruments or a project involving the construction or acquisition of a capital asset. A grant project is one which is "financed in whole or in part by revenues received from the federal and/or State government for operation or capital purposes as defined by the grant contract" |G.S. 159-13.2(s)(2). A grant or project ordinance is a budget ordinance covering the revenue and expenditures These types of ordinances, which take the place of an annual budget ordinance for the activities in question, are best suited for large, complex projects that will take more than one fiscal year to complete or are not part of the unit's recurring operations and 5. Installment Purchase Contracts- - Installment purchase contracts are al local government's means to finance the purchase of equipment ori infrastructure. The Town borrows money from a lender in order to pay for a project and then pays the principal plus any interest back to the lender. The terms oft the contract willi typically depend on the size and cost of 6. Fund Balance - The Town may also decide to allocate available fund balance in order to fund a project. Fund balance represents the Town's "savings account". It is important that the use of the fund balance to pay for projects is closely monitored along with cash flows for the Town to maintain an adequate percentage of annual expenses in fund balance. Maintaining al healthy fund balance is essential to the overall financial condition ofthe Town and itsi financialratings. The availability and use offund balance is also critical to recovering from natural disasters when the need for resources and services is at its highest and revenues from FEMA or state agencies are not reimbursed until al later date. The Town's policy is to maintain at least $3.5 million in the fund balance for natural  resolution.  related to a particular project without regard to time.  expenditures.  the project.  disasters or extraordinary events.  3    5YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN  Department Project Description Non-Departmental (4100) Administration (4120) Finance (4130) Public Works (4270)  Funding FY24/25 FY25/26 FY26/27 FY27/28 FY28/29  NoF Requests NoF Requests NoF Requests Town Parks Town! Hall Septic Replacement Fire Department- Exterior Paint Vehicle Replacement(s) Boardwalk: andI Docks Repair Upgrade Public Works Building Mower Replacement HVACI Replacements Fire Station Replacement Caterpillar Backhoe Rehab Fire House Galley Inc carr radios Vehicles Replacement Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Gym Equipment Bunker Gear Replacement Replacement Fire Truck Fire Equipment Vehicle Replacement Replace/Update Radio Equipment Truck Replacement Jets Ski Replacement Update Land Use Plan Streets Resurfing Project  Total Total Total  25,000 50,000 20,000 30,000 155,000 40,000  operating  40,000  transfer to Reserve 10,000 10,000 10,000  transfert tof Reserve 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 transfer to Reserve 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 transfer to Reserve 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000  12,000  transfer to Reserve 15,000 operating operating  Total  223,000 143,000 53,000 83,000 55,000 152,695 38,900 12,600 12,600 12,600 105,792 180,780 180,780 200,000 200,000 278,487 231,680 205,380 224,600 224,600  Police(4310)  Police Equipment (vehicle &, equipment not on car)  transfer to Reserve 20,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000  Total  Fire( (4340)  35,000 6,000  30,000  transfer to Reserve 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000  operating operating  25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 277,000 255,000 316,000 275,000 275,000  52,000  50,000 50,000 50,000  Total  Ocean Rescue (4370)  20,000 20,000  60,000 60,000 20,000 20,000 80,000 80,000  Total Total Total  Planning (4910) Powell Bill Funds  transfer to Reserve 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000  3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 172,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 172,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 130,000 953,487 782,680 707,380 795,600 764,600  operating  TOTALSYEAR CIP EXPENDITURES  5    Justification: Maintain Town Investment and community access for Town boardwalks, docks.  and crossovers. Estimated Cost:  FY: 2024-2025 FY: 2025-2026 FY: 2026-2027 Transfer to Reserve  $10,000 $10,000 $10,000  Funding:  Rehab Fire House Galley  Description oft the Project or Item(s): Replace failing kitchen equipment in Fire Station. Justification: Maintain working order of Fire Station kitchen and cooking facilities.  Estimated Cost: Funding:  FY: 2024-2025 Transfer to Reserve  $15,000  Future HVAC Fire House Replacement  Description of the Project or Item(s): The Fire Station HVAC system is original to the building Justification: Maintain adequate heating and air conditioning service for building.  and has numerous repairs.  Estimated Cost:  FY: 2024-2025 FY 2025-2026 FY 2026-2027 FY 2027-2028 FY2028-2029 Transfer to Reserve  $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000  Funding:  Upgrade Public Works Building  Description of the Project or Item(s): Expand Public Works Building for additional storage. Justification: As the Town grows, the Public Works department will also grow. They have identified a need for increased space and equipment storage and would like to add a modest  addition to their current building.  Estimated Cost: 7  FY2024-2025  $25,000    Mower Replacement  Description of the Project or Item(s): Replace Mower  Justification: The Town must maintain rights-of-way and Town property requires a mower in good working condition. The current mower will be 10 years of age and at the end ofi its useful  life.  Estimated Cost: Funding:  FY2028-2029 Operating Revenue  $12,000  Backhoe Replacement Reserve  Description of the Project or Item(s): Replace 2007 Caterpillar Backhoe  Justification: Backhoe will be 20 years old in 2027.  Estimated Cost:  FY 2024-2025 FY: 2025-2026 FY: 2026-2027 FY 2027-2028 FY: 2028-2029  $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000  Funding:  Transfer to Reserve  9    Fire Department  Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Replacement Program  Description of the Project or Item(s): The department needs to replace its SCBA equipment as itv will not be able to pass inspection in the near future. Previously, the Town had been trying to replace several units each year. This practice isr no longer effective asi it prohibits the department from qualifying for grant funds to purchase this equipment. This will provide 10 SCBA units, 20 Justification: This meets current and future employer requirements specified in OSHA standards  cylinders and 101 facepieces.  for respiratoryprotection and safety of employees.  Estimated Cost: Funding:  FY2026-2027 Operating Revenue  $35,000  Gym Equipment  Description of the Project or Item (s): The Fire Department has a health maintenance program Justification: The Department is attempting to maintain the gym facility at the Fire Department by updating pieces of gym equipment as needed. The equipment is utilized by the Fire Department and other Town employees to improve the overall health and conditioning of Town employees. These types of purchases aid inl lowering the employee health care costs tot the Town  supported by gym equipment.  by encouraging physical fitness. Estimated Cost: Funding:  FY 2026-2027 Operating Revenue  $6,000  Bunker Gear Replacement  Description of the Project or Item(s): Replacement of expired bunker gear used in fire Justification: The replacement of bunker gear is requested due to aging and low inventory of bunker gear for current members with the anticipation that several more sets will need to be purchased, as a result ofa new volunteer recruitment effort. The bunker gear has at ten (10) year  suppression.  life expectancy, so it is imperative that gear is replaced prior to expiration.  11    Vehicle Replacementls  Project/ltem Description: Replacement of Fire Vehicles  Justification: Projected high mileage and maintenance costs indicate a need to replace the vehicle. In addition, the vehicles usually have substantial rust due to the harsh environment by  the eight (8) year policy replacement threshold.  Estimated Cost:  FY: 2024-2025 FY 2026-2027 FY: 2027-2028 FY 2028-2029 Operating Revenue  $52,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000  Funding:  Ocean Rescue Vehicle Replacementls)  Description of the Project or Item(s): 4x4 Truck Replacement  Justification: Projected high mileage and maintenance costs indicate a need to replace the vehicle. In addition, vehicles usually have substantial rust due the environment by the 8-year  policy replacement threshold. Estimated Cost: Funding:  FY2027-2028 FY2028-2029 Operating Revenue  $60,000 $60,000  Jet Ski Replacement  Description of the Project or Item(s): Jet Ski  Justification: Projected high use and maintenance costs indicate a need to replace the. Jet Ski. In addition, Jet Ski usually has substantial wear due to the environment by the 8-year policy  replacement threshold. Estimated Cost: Funding: 13  FY2027-2028 FY2028-2029 Operating Revenue  $20,000 $20,000    Adopted by the Kitty Hawk Town Council on this 6th day of. June 2024.  D. Craig Garriss, Mayor  Lauren Garrett  Town Clerk & Public Information Officer  15    Agenda Item I06  Date: May 6, 2024 Submitted By: Melody Clopton Subject: Roosters in Kitty Hawk Background:  Within the past several years, therel have been complaints about roosters crowing in a neighborhood near Town Hall. The primary complainant hasi involved the police, and the rooster owner faced a civil lawsuit based on the Town's noise ordinance. While the Town's Noice Ordinance was upheld, the rooster's noise disruption continues during the day, which is not covered under the Town's noise ordinance. While some other towns allow chickens, several stipulate that roosters are not allowed. Dare County and the Town of] Duck, use the noise ordinance like the Town of] Kitty Hawk. Thes staffv would like tol know your thoughts on roosters in Kitty Hawk. Our options would be  to  continue to allow roosters throughout the Town update the noise ordinance specify no roosters in certain zoning areas ban roosters throughout the Town  Recommended Motion:  This is forinformational and discussion purposes. No motion is needed at this time.    Sec. 18-2. - Noise control.  TOWN of KHy Hawc  NOIse Ddunance  (a) Intent. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the town council to prevent unreasonably loud, disturbing or unusually excessive noise. It is the intention of the town council to maintain al low noise level within the town so as to preserve, protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare and to foster convenience, peace and quiet within the town for its inhabitants and transients alike. The town council finds that every person is entitled to have noise levels maintained which are not detrimental for life, health, and enjoyment of property and that unusually excessive and unreasonable noise within the town affects and is a nuisance to the public health, safety and welfare and the comfort oft the people oft the town. (b) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used int this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a  different meaning:  "A"weighting scale means the sound pressure level, in decibels, as measured with the sound level meter Common carriermeans any motor vehicle for hire by the public or any motor vehicle part of a public Construction means any site preparation, assembly, erection, substantial repair, alteration, or similar  using the "A" weighted network (scale). The standard unit of notation is dB(A).  transportation system.  action, but excluding demolition.  Daytime hours. 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., local time.  Decibel (dB(A). The decibel is a unit of measure of sound (noise) level relative to a standard reference Demolition means any dismantling, intentional destruction or removal of structures, utilities, public or Electronic sound amplification System means any radio, tape player, compact disc player, loud: speaker or Impulsive soundmeans sound of short duration, usually less than one: second, with an abrupt onset and rapid decay. Examples of sources ofi impulsive sound include explosions, drop forge impacts, and discharge  sound on a logarithmicscale.  private right-of-way surfaces, or similar property.  other electronic device used for the amplification of sound.  ofi firearms.  Modified exhaust system means an exhaust system in which the original noise abatement devices have been physically altered causing them to be less effective in reducing noise abatement devices which are not as effective in reducing noise as their original devices, or devices have been added to the original noise  abatement devices such that noise levels are increased.    disturbance.  Weekdaymeans any day Monday through Friday which is not a legal holiday.  (c) Noise measurement techniques. (1) Sound level meters.  a. For the purpose of determining decibels, (dB(A)s) as referred to in this chapter, noise shall be measured using the A-weighting scale on a sound level meter of standard design and quality having characteristics established by the American National Standards Institute. b. The sound level meter should be certified to meet or exceed the American National Standards Institute or its successor bodies and shall be serviced, calibrated and operated as recommended by the manufacturer. Persons utilizing the sound level meter for purposes of this chapter shall be familiar with sound level measurement and the operation of sound level measurement equipment, and shall operate the sound level  meter in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.  (2) Alternative measurement techniques.  a. In the event that the noise cannot be measured on a sound level meter operated on the "A" weighting network (scale) or it is otherwise impractical to utilize this measurement technique under the circumstances: (i) the complaints of two or more persons, at least one of whom resides in a different location from the other complaining person, when combined with the complaint of an authorized investigating officer, shall be prima facie evidence that the sound is unreasonably loud, disturbing or excessive noise; and/or (i)if the noise is of such a nature that a reasonable person with normal sensitivities should have known that the noise was creating an unreasonably loud, disturbing or excessive noise the same shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this chapter. Sound emission decibel measurements shall not be required for establishment of a violation under the circumstances set out above and the same shall be deemed to be a noise disturbance. b.I In determining whether a noise, under this section, is of such character as to be noise disturbance the investigating officer shall consider the following non-exclusive list of  factors:  1. Does the noise cross property lines? 2. Complaints of neighbors regarding the noise; 3. Effect on neighbors complaining about the noise; 4. Time of day at which the noise takes place; 5. The intensity and duration of the noise; 6. The type of noise produced; 7. The reason or reasons for the noise; and    purposes oft this section, measurements shall be made at the real property line boundary of the noise sensitive. zone facility nearest the real property boundary of the property from which the noise originates.  (e) Powers and duties oft the enforcing body.  (1) Powers oft the police department. In order toi implement and enforce this chapter effectively, the chief of the police department or his officers shall have, in addition to any other authority a. Upon presentation of credentials, enter and inspect any private property or place, and inspect any report or records at any reasonable time when granted permission by the owner or by some other person with apparent authority to act for the owner. When permission is refused or cannot be obtained, a search warrant or other court order may be sought by the officer from a court or competent jurisdiction upon a showing of probable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter may exist. b. Stop any motor vehicle, motorcycle, or motorboat operated on a public right-of-way, public space, or public waterway reasonably suspected of violating any provision of this chapter and reasonably test and inspect the same at the site to determine whether a  vested in them, the power to conduct inspections:  violation of this chapter has occurred.  (2) Duties oft the chiefofp police. In order to implement and enforce this chapter effectively, the chief of police or his officers shall investigate and pursue possible violations of this chapter. (1) Noise disturbances prohibited. No person shall make, continue, or cause to be made or continued any noise disturbance. Noncommercial public assembly activities conducted on any public space or public right-of-way shall be exempt from the operation of this section. (2) Specific prohibitions. The following acts, among others, are declared to be unreasonably loud, disturbing and unusually excessive noises in violation of this chapter, but such enumeration a. Radios, television sets, musical instruments and: similar devices. Operating, playing or permitting the operation or playing of any radio, television, phonograpn, drum, musical instrument, sound amplifier, or: similar device which produces, reproduces, or amplifies 1. In such a manner as to create a noise disturbance across a real property boundary or 2. Ins such a manner as to create a noise disturbance at 50 feet from such device, when operated in or on a motor vehicle on a public right-of-way or public space, or ina a 3. Ins such a manner as to create a noise disturbance to any person other than the  (f) Prohibited. acts.  shall not be exclusive:  sound.  within a noise sensitive zone;  motorboat or other vessel which operates on public waters; or    1. Sounding or permitting the sounding of any signal from any stationary bell, chime, siren, whistle, or similar device, intended primarily for nonemergency purposes, from 2. Devices used in conjunction with places of education and religious worship shall be  any place, for more than one minute in any hourly period. exempt from the operation oft this provision.  Emergency. signaling devices.  1. The intentional sounding or permitting the sounding outdoors of any fire, burglar, or civil defense alarm, siren, whistle or similar stationary emergency signaling device, except for emergency purposes or for testing, as provided in subsection (f)(2)j.2 oft this 2. Testing of a stationary emergency signaling device shall occur at the same time of day each time such a test is performed, but not before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. k. Domestic power tools. Operating or permitting the operation of any mechanically powered saw, sander, drill, grinder, lawn or garden tools, or similar device used outdoors, in residential areas between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. the following day so as to cause a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary.  section.  A Motor vehicles, motorcycles and motorboats.  1. Generally. No person shall operate a motor vehicle, motorcycle or motorboat which causes noise disturbance across a real property boundary, within a noise sensitive zone or on a public right-of-way, public space or public waterway as a result of: (ii) Any unreasonably rapid acceleration, deceleration, engine rewing or tire (ii) Overloading ori ill repair which causes unusually excessive grating, grinding, 2. Repairs and testing. Repairing, rebuilding, modifying or testing any motor vehicle, motorcycle, or motorboat in such a manner as to cause a noise disturbance acrossa 3. Horns and. signaling devices ofi motor vehicles and motorcycles. The sounding of any horn or signaling device on any automobile, motorcycle, or other vehicle on any street or public place of the town, except as a danger warning; the creation by means of any such signaling device of any unreasonably loud or harsh sound; the sounding of any such device for an unreasonable period of time; the use of any horn, whistle, or other  (i) Adefective or modified exhaust system;  squealing; or  rattling or other noise.  residential real property boundary or within a noise sensitive zone.    Sec. 6-49.- Keeping of livestock prohibited.  Towon oP Wanteo  Itshall be unlawful to keep or maintain any COW, horse, pony, mule, sheep, pig or other livestock on any Chickens will be allowed upon issuance of a valid permit within the municipal limits oft the Town of  lot or other enclosure or building within the corporate limits.  Manteo provided that:  (1) No more than six chickens shall be kept or maintained on any individual lot.  (2) No male chickens/roosters shall be allowed.  (3) The chickens must be confined in a chicken coop not less than four square feet of floor area for each chicken. Chicken coops must not exceed eight feet in height at the peak of the roof. (4) Chickens may be allowed outside their coops during daytime hours if fencing is constructed to (5) The chicken coop and/or property shall be kept clean, sanitary and free from accumulation of (6) The chicken coop shall be a minimum of 30 feet from the nearest residence other than that of the owner and a minimum ofi five feet from the lot line. Not all lots in town will be able to (7) Ifchickens are removed from the premises for a violation of this section or other applicable law, the owner or possessor is not allowed to obtain a chicken permit for a minimum of one  restrict the chickens from leaving the owner or possessor's property.  animal excrement and objectionable odors.  accommodate chicken coops.  year from the date of removal.  (8) No residential sale of slaughtered chickens is allowed within the Town of Manteo. (9) Iti is recommended that the owner take an educational course on chicken care provided by  the Dare County Cooperative Extension Office.  (Ord. No. 11,51,6-9-82; Ord. No. 77,53-21, 11-8-89; Ord. No. 2011-02Cod., 4-6-2011)    Sec. 4-24.-  fowl prohibited.  SoutHhem  Livestock,  Sheves  The keeping and having of livestock and fowl within town is prohibited. However, canaries, parrots and  similar birds kept as household pets are permitted. (Code 1988, S 6-89; Ord.of8-7-1984,5)    CHICKEN  KIl Dewl  HENS  Hlbs  S 94.25 KEEPING HENS.  The raising of chicken hens shall be primarily for the purpose of collecting the eggs produced therefrom; this section shall not be construed to allow for the commercial slaughter or sale of any chicken hens for any purpose. No person shall keep chicken hens within the town in such a manner that a nuisance or public nuisance animal is created. At no time shall "chicken hen or hens" be construed to include "chicken rooster or roosters."Amaximum number of six and no fewer than three chicken hens may be kept on a single lot or tract within the corporate limits of the town, provided that: (A) Chicken hens, chicken hen houses (coops) and outdoor enclosures (runs) are permitted as an accessory to a residential or school use, not as a home occupation or other commercial purpose. Coops and runs are to be located in rear yards of properties only within the Residential Low, Light Industrial 1, Light Industrial 2, and Government and Institution (Public and Private) Zoning Districts that are situated west of the US 158/Croatan Highway, and placement must, therefore, conform with the setback requirements ofs 153.082(B), Exceptions (2)Accessory structures may be built subject to (B) The owner of the chicken hens must reside on the property where the hens are kept. The owner of the chicken hens must either own the property or have written owner authorization from the property owner in order to keep chicken hens. These requirements shall not apply to the Dare County (C) Chicken hens are not allowed to run at large and must be provided with both a coop and run (1) The chicken coop must provide the chicken hens with adequate protection from predators, and from the elements and inclement weather, be covered, well-ventilated, and provide a minimum of two square feet per chicken hen. Together, the coop and chicken run must provide a minimum total of (2) Chicken coops and runs must be regularly maintained in a manner to control dust, odor and waste and to prevent such areas from constituting a public nuisance or health hazard. The accumulation of organic material furnishing food for flies is prohibited. All manure and waste products shall be adequately composted or regularly collected and kept in tightly covered predator-, rodent-, and insect-resistant receptacles and disposed of at least once a week in a manner approved by the Animal Control Division. A written waste management plan is required to be submitted for approval by (3) The coop must be kept clean, dry and sanitary at all times; the chicken run must be kept clean (4) The coop and run must be located upon a permeable surface that prevents waste run-off. (6) Chicken hen food storage container(s) shall be weather-, insect-, and animal-proof and keep (7) Chicken hens shall be placed in their coop by 10:00 p.m. and not let out into the chicken run (8) Chicken hens as defined and regulated in this chapter shall be limited to location in the Residential Low, Light Industrial 1, Light Industrial 2, and Government and Institution (Public and  the following requirements., of the Town Code.  Schools.  subject to the following provisions:  four square feet per chicken hen.  the Animal Control Division. and sanitary at all times.  (5) The chicken run must adequately contain the chicken hens at all times.  food dry and clean. prior to 6:00 a.m.  Private) Zoning Districts in the town.  (Ord. 13-11, passed 7-8-13; Am. Ord. 14-32, passed 5-13-15)