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Commissioner Gibson gave the police report. Three officers completed
40 hours each of training. There were 104 calls answered, 236 house
checks. He also reported sale of surplus vehicle at $650.
Commissioner Gallo got right to work and reported 72% of revenues
collected and 61% of expenditures made to date. Investment income in
April was 6 1/2% and 99% of taxes have been collected. He then turned it
over to Budget Officer Corinne Geer who gave the budget message.
The budget is available for your perusal during business hours at the
town hall. The BUDGET HEARING will be held on June 11 at 2:00 p.m. It
calls for some increases, some decreases, as the town prepares for lesser
reimbursement from the state. A tax rate increase to .15 is recommended.
Commissioner Roderick requested that Fred Fulcher be appointed Fire
Prevention Officer in accordance with the state fire code. The Building
Inspector's report showed six residential permits issued, no commercial,
17 miscellaneous permits, and 2 certificates of occupancy in April.
Roderick, aided by Mayor Hanan, recommended that the town support the
resolution to request DOT to make Highway 70 from Raleigh to Morehead City
a controlled access highway and eliminate traffic lights (now numbering
37)! This was done. This is going to take a while, folks, but nothing
ventured, nothing gained.
Mayor Hanan announced that they are still working on a plan to be
able to tow away illegally parked cars in restricted areas in the town.
The proposed drainage plan report by Von Oesen & Assoc, contains 4 "
alternatives—all involving drainage on the beach. A special meeting
before the June meeting will be called to hear this report. Watch the
bulletin board for the announcement.
Betty Carr, of the town office, is authorized by the Board of
Elections to register voters. See Betty if you are not registered.
The Mayor has proclaimed the week of June 2 to June 8 as Safe
Boating Week. Boaters are urged to acquire the skills and knowledge of
safe boating practice.
John Elder and his committee have agreed to take the responsibility
for the exhibit of art work by artists of the town on the walls of the
meeting room. No more bare walls to look at during long meetings like
this one!
The Mayor announced the resignation of Mary Korff as editor of the
Shoreline effective with this issue. Your editor was presented with a
huge ivy geranium plant by the commissioners in appreciation of her 6
years on the job. [It has been my pleasure, believe me! Ed]
David Hasulak was sworn in as Mayor Pro Tem to cover the office
during the absence of Mayor Hanan and Pro Tem Mayor Roderick.