This week, the Village Council submitted its Notice of Intent to Seek Approval for Issuance of General Obligation Bonds.  The intent of this action is to have everything in place, should the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority and Bald Head Island Transportation be unable to reach an agreement on the purchase and sale of the … Continued

BHITA Meeting – The Bald Head Island Transportation Authority (BHITA) has requested that the Village make the following meeting access information available to the public for its meeting which will be held tomorrow, June 16, 2021, at 9:15 a.m. Join by phone (dial or tap) +12028602110,1616739635# US Toll+442031988143,1616739635# UK Toll Join with the following meeting … Continued

Key information: Village officials are monitoring the effects of the temporary Colonial Pipeline shutdown Terrapin Excluder Devices (TEDs) required in all crab pots New cell tower update Road paving expected to begin week of June 7, 2021 It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week, things you can do NOW to prepare Announcements from BHI Transportation, Inc. regarding barge … Continued

The Local Government Commission (LGC) at its May 4, 2021 meeting discussed the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority’s proposed $56,144,303.30 revenue bond financing to purchase the Transportation Assets of Bald Head Island Limited and operate the Authority.  LGC staff recommended denial of the application because of concerns with the asset appraisals.  Some LGC members stated … Continued

The Local Government Commission (LGC) at its May 4, 2021 meeting will be considering Bald Head Island Transportation Authority’s $56,144,303.30 revenue bond financing to purchase the Transportation Assets of Bald Head Island Limited and operate the Authority.  The meeting begins at 1:30 p.m.  and will be available online.  Online attendees must register in advance HERE … Continued

Key information: Arbor Day is tomorrow, sneak peak of the Village’s virtual celebration Doorbell installed at Public Safety Building for after-hours use New cell tower update Village officials meet with D.C. delegation members Village Hall will be closed from 11-2 on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Drone flights for beach vitex starting mid-May An update from … Continued

The NC Utilities Commission has issued an ORDER allowing the motion filed by Bald Head Island Transportation, Inc. to resume ferry operations at full capacity but otherwise maintain operating policies in response to COVID-19. The Village sent THIS LETTER to the North Carolina Utilities Commission last week in support of Bald Head Island Transportation Inc.’s … Continued

To explain the present situation of the sale of Bald Head Transportation, a good place to start is the legislation that created the statute that in turn created the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority. The legislation was largely the brainchild of the Seller, Bald Head Island Transportation/Bald Head Island Limited. The Authority concept was essentially … Continued

Key information: Great Lakes Dredge and Dock finished pumping sand on 4/6, demobilization continues Duke Energy siren test to take place next Wednesday, 4/14 Barge service suspended again today through Wednesday, 4/14 NC Dept. of Environmental Quality is seeking volunteers to serve on the Bald Head Woods Reserve Advisory Committee Crown Castle is planning to … Continued

The Village sent THIS LETTER to the NC Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) in support of Bald Head Island Transportation Inc.’s MOTION to resume ferry operations at full capacity. In the letter, Mayor Sayre indicated that the increase in ferry usage from seasonal visitors has already caused extremely long lines and bumped passengers.  He explained that in addition to vacation travel and tourism, the capacity limit has burdened … Continued