Pine Knoll Shores
COMIVIISSIONERS’ MEETINGS
By Yvette Bannen
Mayor Jones presented Derryl Gardner, who had been mayor of Newport for 36
years, a proclamation in his honor.
There were four pubhc hearings on the new fee schedule, fee-related ordinances,
setbacks for single-family homes in multi-family zoning districts and for debt restruc
turing, but nobody had any comments.
The consent agenda was approved and one of the items was the advertisement of tax
liens in the March 23 News-Times.
Town Manager Kramer gave his report on various ongoing projects. The State
Revolving Fund of the Division of Water Quality has approved the East-End Storm-
^ water project, and it is hoped that the project will be completed by the end of March.
The town is considering selling the oceanfront lot on Knollwood Circle by sealed
bids. There will be a meeting on March 18 with NCDOT regarding Phase II of the
sidewalks. The test automatic water meter readers are communicating directly with
the tower in Newport, but we are still waiting for further information from Carteret-
Craven Electric Cooperative regarding the cost. There will be a meeting in a week with
NCDOT regarding crosswalks. This led to a discussion about reducing the speed limit
on Highway 58 from April to October, but no decision was made.
Deputy Town Clerk Sarah Williams outlined a program to put recycling contain
ers at the public beach accesses. There is a grant available from the NC Department of
Environmental and Natural Resources that would cost the town less than a $300 match
to purchase the special containers to help reduce waste at these sites. It was agreed to
go ahead with the application.
George Greene presented the final draft of the strategic plan to the commissioners
and it was approved. Further discussion was planned for the next BOC meeting on
February 27.
It was decided that there would be no further action on the boat trailer parking situ
ation at this time because no suitable location was found.
The updated fee schedule and ordinance amendments were unanimously approved.
The setbacks for single-family homes in multi-family zoning districts to comply with
CAMA regulations were unanimously approved.
Finance Director Julie Anderson presented a follow-up to discussion at the retreat
at the end of January regarding debt restructuring. She has started the application pro
cess with the state treasurer’s office to refinance the two loans that had been obtained
from the USDA to a commercial loan to pay for the purchase and improvements to
the public safety building. The refinanced debt will be carried by BB&T for 14 yedrs at
2.9%. This was approved by the Board of Commissioners. There will be no change to
the water bond debt because the town has already commenced paying down the debt
with extra payments.
The town has been reviewing the Board of Adjustment Ordinance in response to
new legislation, and a draft has been approved by the Planning Board and the attorney.
The draft is now ready for a public hearing at the March 13 BOC meeting.
A resolution authorizing a sealed bid sale of the oceanfront lot on Knollwood Circle
was unanimously approved. Bids will be accepted until May 8.
Pete Trebbe presented a proposal to the commissioners regarding a heritage tree
program in the town. Heritage trees are those that, because of their age, rarity, group
ing, overall beauty or historical significance, represent an important aspect of the
town’s history or natural landscape. The proposal was approved unanimously and the
Community Appearance Commission (CAC) will administer the program.
Police Chief Lepore proposed a change to the police employment contract to allow
the town to require reimbursement for personalized equipment (uniform and bullet
proof vest) purchased on an officer’s behalf if the officer leaves employment within two
years. This was approved.
There was discussion about changing the regular BOC meeting schedule and, after
deliberation, it was agreed to have the meetings on Wednesday night instead of on
Thursday. This will necessitate a change in the ordinance and the new schedule will
start with the new fiscal year in July.
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ELECTED OFFICIALS
MAYOR
Ken Jones - 247-4353, ext. 17 - Two-year term - elected in 2013
mayorjones@townofpks.com
COMMISSIONERS
John Brodman - 726-7643 - elected in 2013 - admin@townofpks.com
Larry Corsello - 247-0262 - elected in 2013 - admin@townofpks.com
Robert Danehy - 240-2945 - (Mayor pro tempore) elected in 2011 - admin@townofpks.com
Clark Edwards - 726-7429 - elected in 2011 - admin@townofpks.com
Fred Fulcher - 808-2569 - elected in 2013 - admin@townofpks.com
TOWN OFFICIALS
TOWN MANAGER: Brian Kramer - 247-4353, ext. 16 - manager@townofpks.com
TOWN CLERK: Scott Sherrill - 247-4353, ext. 11 - admin@townofpks.com
FIN & ADMIN: Julie Anderson - 247-4353, ext. 14-janderson@townofpks.com
PLANNING & INSPECTIONS: Chris Jones - 247-4353, ext. 18 - biceo@townofpks.com
PUBLIC SERVICES: Ernie Rudolph - 247-4353, ext. 27 - psd@townofpks.com
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING - 314 Salter Path Road - 247-2268; Fax - 247-2897
POLICE: Chief Lorrie Lepore - 247-2474 - llepore@townofpks.com
FIRE & EMS: Fire Chief Jason Baker - 247-2268 - jbaker@townofpks.com
Emergency: Call 911
Emergency Communications Center (ECC) - 726-1911; Public Safety - 247-2474'
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