Cape Connection

Next Vegetative Debris Collection Begins March 13

The next Town-wide vegetative debris collection event will begin on Monday, March 13. Residents should place vegetative debris at the curbside between February 25 and March 12, and Public Works staff will collect the debris as soon as possible beginning on March 13.

Limbs should generally be limited to 8 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter. Please avoid placement directly under utility lines and large trees.

The next vegetative debris collection event is planned for May, and specific dates will be announced in a future edition of Cape Connection.

Mayor and Commissioners Begin FY 23-24 Budget Process

Mayor Baker and the Board of Commissioners participated in a special budget planning workshop on January 30, and provided important direction to the Town Manager and Town staff on their budget priorities for FY 23-24. A copy of the agenda and supporting information is available HERE .

The Town Manager and Town staff will be working hard in the coming weeks to draft a FY 23-24 Recommended Budget that addresses the Board's highest priorities, maintains and enhances service quality, advances the Town's goals, and respects our property taxpayers. The FY 23-24 Recommended Budget will be presented to the Mayor and Commissioners in May, and will be reviewed and adjusted as desired in May and June. The Board of Commissioners is expected to adopt the FY 23-24 budget in June.

New Bulkhead To Be Installed at Ferry Landing Park

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for the installation of a new bulkhead at Ferry Landing Park at its January 13 meeting.

Approximately 230 linear feet of new bulkhead will be installed directly in front of the existing, failing wooden bulkhead along Bogue Sound near the terminus of Lejeune Road. The contract was awarded to GW Moore Construction / Norris Marine Construction, and work is expected to begin in early or mid-February.

The total amount of the contract is $55,200, and is funded by General Fund balance. The Town is pleased to improve this park, and is considering additional Ferry Landing Park improvements in the future.

Old Street Name Signs Available for Purchase

The Town is in the process of replacing the existing street name signs with new, attractive blue signs in all neighborhoods. The old, green street name signs are being removed by Public Works staff, and are available for purchase for $20. To secure your sign, please visit Town Hall during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm) or call 252-393-8483.

Town Working to Improve Existing Parks, Pursue New Park Development in the Future

The Town operates and maintains small parks at 14 locations, with 10 locations offering water access to Bogue Sound and Pettiford Creek, and 4 other locations for general recreation.

The Town is working to improve the recreational facilities at all parks, including the 4 locations available for general recreation - Community Park on Dolphin Street (behind Town Hall), the small park on Bahia Lane in Star Hill North, the small park on Quailwood Court, and the small park on Taylor Notion Road in front of the Town's Public Works facility.

Town officials will be exploring grant funding opportunities for playground equipment, picnic facilities, and other park amenities at these locations in the future. The Board of Commissioners is also considering the creation of a new committee to help guide any future park improvements, and details on how to apply will be provided in an upcoming edition of Cape Connection.

Additionally, Town officials are exploring grant funding opportunities to acquire additional park land in Cape Carteret, with a goal to create a new park along the multi-use path and eventually develop a larger, comprehensive park for our residents and visitors to enjoy. Stay tuned!

Town Now Offers Limited Commercial Solid Waste Collection Services

In an effort to assist our businesses, the Board of Commissioners recently approved a change to the Town's solid waste services to allow smaller businesses in the Town to participate in the Town's trash and recycling collection program.

With this change, small businesses that generate trash and recycling waste that is comparable to that generated by a single-family home are now eligible to participate in the Town's program. Please contact Town Hall at 252-393-8483 to inquire about your eligibility for this service, or email Town Clerk Heather Leffingwell.

Design Work for Storm Water Improvements Progressing

The Town's consulting engineers are hard at work on the design of storm water improvements in the Sutton Drive area, Ardan Oaks area, and Bogue Sound Drive areas, and final designs are expected this spring. The Town will be seeking construction bids for the planned improvements later this spring, with a goal to construct these improvements this summer.

Tidewater Associates is assisting the Town with the Sutton Drive area improvements, and is currently working on the design of golf course fairway modifications, larger pipes, and ditch improvements that are intended to reduce storm water flooding during future significant rainfall events. The Town is pleased to be partnering with Star Hill Golf Course to improve the storm water system in this area.

Dewberry Engineers is assisting the Town with the Ardan Oaks area improvements, and is working to identify an effective emergency discharge from existing low areas near the entrance to the subdivision.

RK&K Engineering is assisting the Town with the Bogue Sound Drive improvements, and is working to effectively convey storm water from low areas in the neighborhood to existing drainage ways and a nearby canal.

Each of these improvements is funded by a combination of State grants and funding awarded to the Town under the American Rescue Plan Act.

Board to Consider Design Contract for Final Segment of Multi-Use Path

The Town is planning to construct the remaining 1.0 mile+ segment of the multi-use path around the "Triangle" later this year, and this final segment will result in a full ~ 3.5 mile loop for our residents and visitors to enjoy in the future. The remaining segment will be constructed along the west side of Taylor Notion Road from Ardan Oaks Drive to NC 58, and along the east side of NC 58 from Taylor Notion Road south to VFW Road.

The Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a design contract for this work at its February 13 meeting, and will utilize previous donations and fundraising proceeds for this design contract. The Town currently has approximately $60,000 of donations and fundraising proceeds available for the multi-use path project, and also approximately $347,000 of State grant funds earmarked for multi-use path construction.

Town Seeking Multi-Use Trail Grant

As part of the Town's ongoing efforts to maximize grant funding, the Town is applying for a NC Recreational Trails Grant to supplement existing funding for the final segment of the Town's multi-use path around the "Triangle".

The Board of Commissioners has authorized a $100,000 grant application, and the Town hopes to be awarded a State grant later this spring. Grant funds, if awarded, will be utilized to offset construction costs, and would provide the Town with greater flexibility for desired amenities along the multi-use path.  

Story Book Trail Planned for Multi-Use Path Section Near Western Carteret Library

Thanks to the hard work of local Eagle Scout candidate Sofia Biedenbach, a new Story Book Trail will soon be in place along the Town's multi-use trail near the Western Carteret Library on Taylor Notion Road.

Sofia constructed and installed story boards in January, and library staff will soon install content on the story boards. Western Carteret Library will maintain the Story Book Trail in the future, and periodically change the content. The Town appreciates Sofia's hard work!

Town Working to Implement Online Services, Payments

The Town is planning to implement a new, attractive, and user-friendly website in the coming months, and will be implementing easier ways for our residents, property owners, and contractors to secure and pay for Town permits.

Town staff are working with a software provider to offer zoning permits, boat ramp permits, golf cart permits, and more online, and we hope to make these improvements live in the coming weeks. Additional information will be included in an upcoming edition of Cape Connection.

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Did You Know?

The Town permitted a total of 19 new residential housing starts in 2022, with new construction underway in the Old Cape Carteret, Bayshore, and Star Hill areas.