In this issue:
- Highlights of the May Village Council regular meeting.
- There will be a second budget workshop on June 11.
- Beach access maintenance update.
- Road maintenance update.
- The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1. The Village will be testing its CodeRED notification system on 6/1, and NWS is hosting a “Hurricanes 101” webinar on 6/4 for the public!
- Free fraud alert notifications are available from the Brunswick County Register of Deeds.
- The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking input from tourists on their viewing experiences on the NC coast.
Reminders & Events:
- Village offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.
- REMINDER: Appointment applications for the Planning Board and Commercial Review Board are due on June 1.
- The first hazardous waste collection of the year is coming up on June 4 & 5.
- Special schedule for the Island Package Center & Post Office for the Independence Day holiday.
- It’s Heat Safety Week! Important information on beating the heat!
Village Council Regular Meeting
The Village Council conducted its last regular meeting on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Below are a few highlights:
- Adoption of the Municipal Clerks Week Proclamation 2026 and recognition of the Village’s Clerks – Village Clerk, Darcy Sperry, and Deputy Village Clerk Carin Faulkner.
- A public hearing was held. The Village Manager presented a scaled-down version of the budget presentation, which included the changes that had been made since the first budget workshop on April 22nd. The proposed tax rate was a reduction of .0207. The Council heard from three Islanders and recommended several changes to the budget. It was decided later that the Council would need to have another workshop. This is scheduled for 6/11 (more information below).
- A public hearing was held, and text amendments to Chapter 6, Buildings & Building Regulations, were unanimously adopted as presented.
- A public hearing was held, and the Council unanimously adopted an ordinance adopting a 60-day development moratorium (May 18-July 17) applicable to property located in the PD-2C zoning district.
- The Council unanimously approved submitting a letter of support Brunswick County Schools’ bond proposal.
- Authorized the Mayor to accept several parcels from BHI Limited, LLC.
- Approved a subdivision request by BHI Limited, LLC for a parcel at BHI Marina Landing.
- Selection of RH CPAs LLC as its audit firm for FY26.
A full recap with additional details is posted monthly on our website HERE. If you’d like to listen to an engaging podcast reviewing the regular meeting, you can access our podcast HERE. All questions should go to public.information@villagebhi.org.
A full account of these meetings can be found in the minutes, which are posted HERE. Typically, minutes are posted with the agenda of next month’s meeting (e.g., if you want to read the December meeting minutes, they can be found under the January regular meeting agenda).
Budget Workshop
The second budget workshop is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the multi-purpose room at the Department of Public Safety (273 Edward Teach Extension). Those who cannot attend in person can view the meeting on Zoom (HERE).
Islanders can keep up with the budget process by going to our “Annual Budget” webpage, which can be found HERE. Taxpayers have access to the budget schedule, video of the budget workshops, presentation slides, meeting minutes, and any additional information produced as part of the Council’s deliberation on the FY27 budget. Taxpayers are encouraged to submit questions and comments.
Beach Access Maintenance
Over the last several weeks, the Village’s contractor has been working to extend several beach access crossovers. Currently, all beach accesses are completed (19, 20, 21, 24, 26, and 39) except for beach access 15.
Each year, the Village surveys its beach accesses to determine needs, prioritizes the ones that need repair, and selects a handful to include in the annual budget. If you notice any repair needs at the beach accesses, please submit a service request so the Village can evaluate and address the needs as soon as possible. You can submit a service request online HERE.
Road Maintenance
All road paving is complete. Shoulder work on 39 roads throughout the island started on May 12 and was expected to wrap up on May 15. Unfortunately, there were equipment issues, and this work has been delayed. The remaining 80% of the shoulder work should take place from June 1 through June 5. Any updates will be posted on our “Road Closures” webpage HERE and on our social media.
The FY27 budget is still a work in progress; however, at this point, the Village Council is in support of allocating additional funds for road maintenance next year. So far, the proposed road paving for next year includes South Bald Head Wynd (850 linear feet), West Bald Head Wynd (1,300 linear feet), Keelson Row (190 linear feet), and 450 linear feet of patchwork and other miscellaneous patches. As details of next year’s project are finalized, the Village will post updates on its “Village Projects” webpage (HERE).
Please note that the Village has funds in its annual budget to address potholes. Requests for pothole repair can be made online via our service request portal HERE (the hammer icon on our website homepage), or you can call us at (910) 457—9700 ext. 1000.
Hurricane Season
NOAA is expected to release its 2026 outlook on the Atlantic hurricane season on May 21. Village staff will be attending Brunswick County’s annual hurricane expo next week and will likely receive this information directly from our local National Weather Service officials. Village staff have already reviewed the Village’s Emergency Management Plan, and plans are underway to have a tabletop exercise and a hurricane preparedness forum for Islanders.
The Village plans to perform a CodeRED notification system test on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. A separate announcement will be released prior to the system test to provide additional information to current subscribers and those who may not be signed up.
In the meantime, Islanders are encouraged to begin preparing if you have not already. There are many resources on the Village’s “Emergency Preparedness” webpage (HERE), including the video from last year’s Hurricane Preparedness Forum.
Also, the National Weather Service Wilmington is hosting a “Hurricanes 101” webinar for the public on June 4 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Click HERE to register.
Fraud Alerts
Brunswick County residents can sign up for FREE Fraud Alert notifications through the Register of Deeds Office. This service sends you an email alert if a document is recorded using your name — helping you quickly spot potential fraudulent activity involving property records.
Unfortunately, deed fraud and scam filings continue to impact property owners across the country. While no system can completely prevent fraud, early notification can help you take action faster if something suspicious appears.
- Free to sign up
- Daily email notifications
- Monitor multiple names
- Quick and easy registration
If you own property in Brunswick County, this is a smart tool to add another layer of protection.
Sign up here: https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/997/Fraud-Alert
2026 NC Coastal Wildlife Viewing Survey
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is seeking input from visitors to North Carolina’s coast via a survey that aims to help understand how visitors interact with our coast and the important role tourism plays in supporting conservation. The survey responses will directly inform efforts to protect coastal habitats and the wildlife that depend on them. A flyer with survey cards and stickers is available for visitors to pick up (or for Islanders to pick up and share with visitors) at Village Hall, and the Island Package Center and Post Office. HERE is a direct link to the survey.
If you have any questions or concerns about the survey, please contact us at 919-707-0167 or surveys@ncwildlife.gov.
REMINDERS & EVENTS:
Memorial Day Holiday
Offices closed – Village offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day. This includes the Island Package Center & Post Office and Public Safety administration. Please call 911 if you need a Public Safety Officer to come to you.
Trash Pick-Up – The Village’s solid waste contractor will go to the twice-weekly pick-up schedule starting May 25. So those who are on a Monday pick-up will also get a pick-up on Thursdays, and those who are on a Tuesday pick-up will also get a pick-up on Fridays through Labor Day.
Bald Head Island Transportation has published its Memorial Day weekend schedule. You can view it HERE.
Call for Applications
The terms of several members of the Planning Board and Commercial Review Board will be ending in June. The Village will be accepting appointment applications for both boards prior to the expiration of these terms. Those members whose terms are expiring shall reapply. The deadline for applications is Monday, June 1. The Village Council is expected to make the board reappointments/appointments at its Thursday, June 18, 2026, regular meeting.
The application can be downloaded HERE and hard copies are available at Village Hall.
Hazardous Waste Collection
This year, hazardous waste will be accepted at Public Works for four days, Thursday and Friday, June 4 & 5, and Thursday and Friday, November 19 & 20, at the Public Works Department (271 Edward Teach Ext.). During the first drop-off event last year, they had folks line up near the trash compactors. The vendor’s semi-truck is hard to miss.
The drop-off times for June 4 & 5 are as follows:
Thursday, June 4 – 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (the semi will arrive later in the a.m., but Public Works staff will be present to accept waste).
Friday, June 5 – 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. (the semi needs to leave on the barge that morning)
If there are barge delays or another circumstance in which the days need to be rescheduled, the Village will send out an announcement. Additional details can be found on the Village website HERE.
Next Village Council Meeting
The next regular Village Council Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (Village offices will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth). Meetings are held in the multi-purpose room in the Department of Public Safety (273 Edward Teach Ext.). The agenda for the meeting will be posted HERE. Zoom information for listening remotely can be found HERE.
If you are unable to attend, we will be publishing a written recap HERE, and there will be a podcast episode going over the highlights.
IPC/PO Schedule for Independence Day Holiday
Village offices are scheduled to be closed on July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. However, to allow for USPS packages to be delivered on Friday, July 3, the Island Package Center and Post Office will be OPEN on Friday, July 3, but will be CLOSED on July 4. The last FedEx and UPS packages are expected to be delivered by barge on Thursday, July 2. USPS packages will be coming to the island via passenger ferry on Friday, July 3.
REMINDER: Please provide additional time for your packages to arrive on the island (delivery time info HERE) and promptly pick up your packages when they arrive at the IPC/PO. ALL packages that are not picked up within 30 days are automatically returned to the sender, no exceptions.
IPC/PO customers can check to see if packages are on the island by using our online tracker HERE.
Heat Safety
Heat safety week is May 18-22. The Village will be sharing heat safety information from the National Weather Service (NWS) and others on its social media channels. NWS will issue heat warnings and advisories when these conditions are forecast. To receive this information, you can follow the local NWS office on social media (HERE or HERE), and regularly check the local office’s routine briefings online HERE.
Whether you are at the beach or outdoors in general, please heed the NWS warnings, and remember to:
- Drink plenty of water, and avoid beverages with alcohol
- Apply SPF 30 or higher sunscreen every two hours
- Wear lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing
- Stay in the shade as much as possible
- Keep PETS and SMALL CHILDREN off the sand during the heat of the day.
IMPORTANT: If you or someone around you begins to show signs of Heat Stroke, including throbbing headache, confusion, slurred speech, and rapid, strong pulse, call 9-1-1 immediately, and follow the instructions provided by the telecommunicator.
Bald Head Association events can be found HERE.
Old Baldy Foundation events can be found HERE.
BHI Conservancy events can be found HERE.
Village Chapel events can be found HERE.
Project Longevity event info HERE.
The Village calendar can be found HERE.
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