Village Council provides comments on second BHITA appraisal

Village Council is encouraged by recent developments shared at the July 26 meeting of the BHI Transportation Authority Board. Notably, the second appraisal of the combined Deep Point and Bald Head Marina properties is around $2.9M less than the original. In addition, the Transportation Authority’s financial advisor informed the Authority Board that the interest rate … Continued

INFO FOR BHITA SPECIAL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JULY 30 AT 9:15 A.M.

The Bald Head Island Transportation Authority will be having a special meeting open session on Friday, July 30, 2021, at 9:15 a.m. Below is the information to attend remotely.  Join by phone (dial or tap)+14156550001,,1611420266# US Toll+442031988143,,1611420266# UK Toll Join with the following meeting link:Click or tap to Join the meeting Note: Change the audio … Continued

Appraisals Received from BHITA

The Village has received the latest appraisals from the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority.  The Bald Head Island Ferry Terminal appraisal can be viewed HERE.  The Deep Point Ferry Terminal appraisal can be viewed HERE.  Both documents are also available on the BHITA Documents webpage HERE (under Other). The previous appraisals can be found under … Continued

Info for BHITA Special Meeting scheduled for July 26 at 1 p.m.

The Bald Head Island Transportation Authority will be having a special meeting open session on Monday, July 26, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. Below is the information to attend remotely. Join by phone (dial or tap)+14156550001,,1614638200# US Toll+442031988143,,1614638200# UK Toll Join with the following meeting link:Click or tap to Join the meetingNote: Change the audio connection … Continued

Today’s BHITA Meeting Available Online

The Bald Head Island Transportation Authority will be meeting today at 9:15 a.m. Those interested can attend online using the information below: Join by phone +14156550001,1614869392# US Toll +442031988143,1614869392# UK Toll Join with the following meeting link: Click or tap to Join the meeting Note: Change the audio connection type to “Call me” or “I … Continued

Village provides an overview of its considerations, findings, and next steps as it considers acquiring the BHI Transportation assets

As you may have heard, the Village is considering acquiring the BHI Transportation assets.  Factoring into its consideration are: Lower Debt: significant savings because of less funds borrowed and at an interest rate of approximately 2.43% – 2.92% versus 4.25% or more for the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority (“BHITA”) – savings that can be … Continued

Tropical Storm Elsa Update

Current Forecast:  Esla is now expected to weaken to a depression when it makes its closest approach just west of our area on Thursday. What to Expect: Heavy rain across may produce isolated flash flooding tonight through Thursday evening. Isolated tornadoes are also possible late tonight into Thursday. A few wind gusts of 30 to … Continued

Village Monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa

The Village is monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa, a system that is expected to weaken to a depression by the time it reaches the Carolinas Wednesday night.  The depression may produce isolated flash flooding and isolated tornadoes are also possible.  Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are possible late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon are … Continued

Village offices closed 7/5, Fireworks Prohibited on BHI

Village Offices will be Closed – Village offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Island Package Center & Post Office will be open this Saturday (7/3) but will also be closed on Monday (7/5). ICE vehicles are prohibited on Village public roads on observed holidays … Continued

Village Requests Clarification of BHA Background and Chronology

The Village Council appreciates the Bald Head Association (BHA) attempting to survey its members regarding the proposed sale of the Transportation system to the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority (“TA”).  However, we note with serious concern several inaccuracies in the chronology which could very well result in flawed survey results.   The Council wishes to support … Continued