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COMMISSIONERS MEET
With the holidays over it was back to work for the Board of Commissioners. The
January meeting was well attended because it had been advertised with the announcement
that the Village Shopping Center Site Plan would be considered for approval.
Commissioner Johnson, in his report, said that so far in the fiscal year 74% of
revenues had been collected and 47% of budgeted expenditures disbursed. By December
31st, 79% of taxes had been collected. He also recommended an amendment to the per
sonnel policy allowing the carry over of a maximum of 10 days of unused vacation time
from one year to the next.
Commissioner Libby presented the building inspector's report for December showing
two residential starts and two residential certificates of occupancy. He also summar
ized construction from 1979 to 1986. This report shows 1983 to be the year of most
activity, with a gradual decrease since then. This report is available at the Town Hall
for those who wish to see it.
Commissioner Shedd reported that street corner repair is now complete. Twenty-one
corners were paved at a cost of some $5,000.
Commissioner Sotir reported ten Rescue calls in December. New members have been
in training and have taken on regular duty.
Commissioner White reported 62 traffic violations and 5 arrests by police in
December. There was one fire call, a mutual aid call to Indian Beach.
Mayor Hanan reported that the study of the gypsy moth problem is still being
carried on by the State. A recent inspection revealed more egg masses but they have
not yet determined whether they are fertile or not. If they are found to be, a groun^^
spraying program may take place later in the year. The Town will be informed.
The Mayor also remarked on the growii»g number of stray cats wandering about the
town. Some are obviously abandoned domestic cats. The Humane Society will accept them
if a way can be found to capture and transport them.
The Board then passed a resolution protesting the mandated police retirement program
enacted by the State Legislature since it was felt that this program is discriminatory
and can impose on the towns an expense far in excess of what they are able to meet.
The Village Shopping Center Site Plan was then described by the architect, Jim
Lancaster. Whereas the Commissioners were free to act on the plan without a public
hearing. Mayor Hanan wished all interested parties to be informed and comments from the
floor were accepted.
This is a site plan. Building permits will be requested later. The plan calls
for a four-story building flanked by a two-story building on each side of the terrace.
The first floor of each building is for retail shops, the second floor will be for
offices and finally, the fourth floor is planned for a restaurant. Phase I includes
the buildings, the court, paved entrances and parking areas. If approved, they plan
to start the grading and landscaping right away, the building in March with a comple
tion date in September.
Speaking for the Community Appearance Commission, Chairman Flo Garrett stated they
recommended two conditions: that if construction is not started within six months a
site plan must again be submitted; and, after Phase I completion a specific plan for
landscaping be submitted.
Clyde Lynn, Chairman of the Planning Board, also recommended conditions suggest^^
by that body requiring a turning lane be provided on Salter Path Road and a by-pass
lane on Pine Knoll Boulevard.