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I Page 2-A?THE BRUNSWICK BEACON, Thursday, June | 10? I.ELAND SANITARY DISTRICT board members weren't always pleased with what they heard during a joint meeting with county commissioners Friday night, but the two boards did reach agreement on the district I Sunset Beach Br (Continued From I'nge 1-A) It's still a scary thought to know that once that bridge is tied off during high tides and high winds, there's nothing we can do." Permanent resident Minnie Hunt presented Garrett with a prepared statement that questioned if the public boat landing on the causeway would be affected by the replacement bridge and if archaeological studies wouid be conducted on the sites. According to the revised recommended route, the bridge would crass the Inf Jit Wnf JirilMlV anillh i\f (Kn nrnennj liri/Jnn mltli right-of-way acquisitions affecting $725,700 in property value and one resident. Tliat resident is Mason Barber Jr., who recently built a home on one lot that Is scheduled for right-of-way acquisition under the recommended plan. "I built my house and they (Sea Trail links) built a golf course," Barber said. "DOT circled the golf course to go U.H,,..>k l.~ ? UIIOU()ll "'J I'WU.IV Barber said he questioned the "ethics of the entire matter" and was never contacted by DOT officials about the revised route and plans to acquire his home for right-ofway purposes. Instead, Barber said he had to contact I KI T officials in Kalclgh twice to guther the information, although the department luid already appraised his property. "How Is it that the state Ls so deeply involved in this town anyway?" Barber asked. Ocean lsie Bench developer Odell Williamson, who has purclutsed a lot on the island to provide parking, also spoke In favor of constructing the new bridge. High-rise replacements are in progress at both Ocean Isle and Holdeii Beaches, and arc schedules! to open In 1986. "I am for progress and I'm also for the area." William son said. "Anil people will bo goto# to Myrtle Beach if we don't allow them to get to tin' hen tluit layed the golden egg?the Atlantic Ocean." Williamson said when the people of Sunset Beach get their new bridge, tliey arc "going to be proud of it. You'll Murder Suspe Court Hearing A Sluillotte man charged with first- Sheriff John Carr degree murder in the shooting death Tolliver was sIk of a Supply man will face a probable home around 7:30 cause hearing Monday, July 1, in cording to the I Brunswick County District Criminal Sheriff's Departn Court. taken into custod tlary Heaves, 28, of Sluillotte, was residence and taki cliargcd last Wednesday with first- the Brunswick Hiv degree murder in the shooting death of Mark Tolliver, 33, of Bottle 2, Supp He was later chi ly (Stone Chimney Boad). lindsey Walton Heaves, a Shallotte electrician, murder. The Sta was released from tin- Brunswick vestigatioil's crin i ouniy Jul! lust Thursday umicr called to Investiga $200,000 bond, snut Brunswick County Wednesday morni Elections Board Tl One continuing member and two Tuesday new members of the Brunswick Harry Orie Gor County Board o( Klections will lake be the only contini oaths of office July 16 at the Brunswick Count Brunswick County Courthouse, the tions when It is Stale Board of Klections announced month. " " " "" I HOW TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE BRUNSWICKfcBEAl post Of net box 470 SMMiotn north Carolina ?4S? For Aword Winning News Coveroge ANNUAL SUtSCRIPTION RATIS IT MAIl. In tium^Kk County b |lt?Nvh?rw In North Corolirto Ovt?sd? North Caroline CevpWtw ?4 Kitvni tw iWti U4?m ?| Noma 8 Addtott 8 City Stat* | hp 27, 1985 ' "?> ' 1BE buying water from the county. From the left are district commissioners Jim Medlin and John Jones, attorney Glen Peterson, chairman Leo Nowak and district commissioner Ava Thomas. i~ J.~ ~i suyt? Id L/UUU!fc?U find it's not going to change your lives all that much," he added. Sunset Beach developer and councilman Ed Gore said the "allegations that the new bridge would change zoning on the island is ludicrous." There has been no multi-family zoning changes on the island, he added, only on the golf courses that are now under construction on the mainland. Congregating the inulti family units into one area on a golf course actually "creates less density than it would if it had remained single-family," Gore added. Gore said the town needs a new bridge, and building a high-rise "is the best buy." He thanked the DOT officials for doing a "thorough job in looking at all viable alternatives" for the town. "I'd also like to lay the idea to rest that it would make more money for me," Gore said. The rumor that he is prepared to lay out another street and sell lots along the accreted oceanfront if the new bridge is constructed is ftlso s "ludicrous lis " Gore ssid. "I, and my family before me, did welcome and still welcome newcomers to the beach," Gore added. Jim Smart, a resident of l-andlng 11 on N.C. 179 near Calabash, said the residents were trying to "operate an exclusive club over there." "The beach does not belong to anybody exclusively because you own property over there," Smart said. "I don't understand why you're so afraid of anyone else going over to the beach." Brunswick County Emergency Management Coordinator Cecil Logan said the new bridge is needed for emergency evacuations, during man-made or natural disasters. "I can't see where it's going to create any more problems than they have at the present time," I-ogan said. "I do have concerns for the residents of Sunset Bench." The fact that a replacement bridge has been recommended "does not mean anything 1ms been finalized and will not be, nor cannot be, until we've had a chance to analyze the public input," Garrett said. ct Faces Monday Davis. In District Court last Thursday, >t and killed at his Judge I<ee J. Greer Jr. agreed to set p.m. Tuesday, ac- hail at $200,000 after about 25 people Iruivswick County appeared to testify on Reaves' behalf lent. Reaves was and to post bail for him. About five ly at the Tolliver people testified before Judge Greer >n for treatment at on Reaves' reputation. He is ipital in Supply. represented by Shallotte attorney Roy D. Trcst. irged by Detective Assistant District Attorney with first-degree Napoleon B. Barefoot Jr. first rete Bureau of In- quested that no bond be set on 10 scene unit was Heaves. He later requested that te the shooting last Judge llreer set bond nt $2 million, ng. but it was denied. ireesome Named The only Democrat on the threee o{ Southport will member panel, he was reappointed ling member of the for another two years Tuesday by the > noaru oj F.icc- Male Hoard of Elections, indicated reconstituted next Lucille Suiter, administrative secretary' to the Slate Board of Elections. He is the current chairman of the local board. | Appointed to their first two-year 'rtlU | terms were Republicans tarry AnfcV/l 1 . drews of Shallctte, a mortician, and J James F Jeffries of Boiling Spring ? lakes, a retired businessman fc I State election laws allow the ex5 73 ' 3 u | ecutive committee of the party in to 31 9 '3 | Pow*r to nominate candidates for io oo oo two seats and the minority party ex[ ecutive committee to nominate can' didates for the remaining seal Each county executive committee | submitted three names, in order of | preference, to the state board for aw wa mm am mm selection v' r Sanitary D Reach Ten BY SUSAN USHER Brunswick County will sell water to the I eland .Sanitary District and at the same rate charged other wholesale customers, county and district commissioners agreed in a joint meeting Friday night. Residents of the district won't know their exact water rate until both the district and the county prepare 1986-87 water system budgets next spring. But it should go no higher than the $3.04 per 1,000 gallon figure used in estimates prepared by the district's engineers and should be lower, sanitary district commissioners were told again Friday as they pressed for the cost figure their potential customers are demanding. "The rate will be based on cost. It is as difficult for you to give them a rate as it is for us to give you a rate," replied County Manager Billy Carter. "You're not going' to know wliat your rate is until yOuknow'Jdur debt costs and operations ""Slrfd maintenance costs will be." The sanitary district'board voted several years ago not to require its residents to connect to the system, the most precise basis for calculating costs. District commissioners first asked the county to "lock in" to a specific rate of 97 cents per 1,000 gallons for the system's first two years of operation or else place a 10 percent cap on annual increases. Both proposals would force the county to charge its customers varying rates, which County Attorney David Clegg said would tie discriminatory. "We want you as users," he said. "However, our services to the Iceland Sanitary District must be equitable with those provided other users." A suit filed by Pfizer Chemicals, the county's largest water user, relates to the rate formula and could County Tax Remain At (Continued From Page 1*A) trainee; *76,000 in improvements to township parks; a soil scientist proposed for the engineering department; one clerical position each in the health and social services departments, $55,000 for the social services "chore program" for homebound elderly, and a construction department dump truck that will be purchased with Revenue Sharing funds rather than local tax revenues. The revenue sharing money was originally part of the county's reserve to finance construction of storage facilities and other space needs. "You're building a $1.6 million revenue loss into the budget for next year," County Manager Billy Carter warned. While the tax base will increase, traditional revenue sources?such as Revenue Sharing?may not be available next year, he added. Health Services Two other boards also drew criticism from commissioners, prompting plans for a joint meeting with the health board to discuss complaints about slow responses from its environmental health staff. The meeting was tentatively scheduled for 7 p.m. July 9 in the Brunswick County Courthouse, with plans to invite someone from the state to discuss the duties of the inspectors in regard to septic tank site approval. Chappell said he was personally "flustrated"?his word for "flustered" and "frustrated"?by the social services board and the lawsuits associated with it and with the health department. "It's my personal feeling we're not giving the best service we can?in some departments, not all departments. "The people elected me to represent them When my voice can't be heard then there's a problem. "I want them (the health board and department* to know we're over here." he said. He and the other commissioners have heard complaints about a threeweek delay in scheduling the soil tests required for septic tank installations. Chappell says the unit is making fewer inspections than it was two years ago. Along with allocating funds for an office computer and clerk to help with paperwork apparently generated by a $20 user fee imposed last August, he wants a guarantee from the section that its performance will improve. Commissioner Grace Beasley said she wants the staff to improve its public relations, giving property owners specific reasons other than "I said so," for example, for following installation plans. istrict, Coun ms On Wate change the county's billing approach, i District commissioners caucused in the lobby before voting on the proposed contract at the end of the 2M:-hour meeting. Before the caucus, district Commissioner Jim Medlin acknowledged, "I'm not above paying what everyone else pays. As long I as its fair and equitable, I can live with it." I The high-estimate rate in the district's engineering report is based on a county water cost of from $1.50 to no more tlian $1.97 per 1,000 gallons, with supplements to the water budget if needed, Carter said. Even at the higher rate, Ms. Beasley said the cost of water would still be reasonable?about $18.62 monthly for a family of three that used 65 gallons of water per day per person. "We have to estimate just like you II mC 1 A -T'l \u/, i/ujur.'i ocuuiai)' /wti i nuiiici^ admitted 14j the county, "I thought our rate was contingent 011 what you were going to tell us tonight. But that ' iwasrtttrtiedV -The boards approved.in principal an agreement like those signed by the county's municipal customers except that it includes a rate formula, not a specific rate. The agreement is subject to approval by the Farmers Home Administration and technical and word changes that may be agreed upon by David Clegg, county attorney, and Glen Peterson, sanitary district attorney. FmHA must approve the contract before releasing funds for construction of the system. It has agreed to lend the district $1.31 million at 5.9 percent interest. Grants from FrnHA and from the state will pay the remaining cost of the $3.2 million system. Still not settled is how the district will provide operation and Rate Will 59.95 Cents Said Chappell, "None of us on this board wants to endanger anyone's health, we lust want a SDeedv ser vice." The county attorney reminded commissioners tliat wiiiic they must provide public health services, they're not required to operate a health department. The service could be provided by contract with the state or region. Slow turnaround in septic tank permit applications is a concern of other counties as well, as reflected in a bill pending in the State Senate tiiat would require action within 10 days or a fine would be levied. Personnel The budget includes funds for $200 pay increases for all employees, plus step increases for those at Step I of grade for 12 months or at Step II for two or more years and merit increases for others from the balance of the funds. Commissioners satisfied themselves that having an independent consultant complete a salary study would not interfere with employee reclassifications in the health department, a concern expressed in a memo from Director Thomas Blum. Orange County had the state conduct its study of the health and social services departments while an outside consultant surveyed other departments. Finance Director Wallace Harding said. But he said having one consultant do both surveys would work since any reclassifications in those departments would have to be approved by the regional personnel office anyway. Also the consultant is expected to work with the state in developing his or her recommendations to the county. Commissioner Herman Love attended Thursday's budget session, but was out of town Friday. Rabon had to leave early Thursday, but was present Fridav. I Attention 26 oz. FHA $ Car Carpet $ Patio Grass 1 SProfess/ooo/ j I Jnsfol/otionj^^ ^ ^ M CA R Hwy. 179. Kings P!c Between Ocean Isle & Suns f ty r Sales maintenance for its transmission lines. The county estimates it can contract to provide billing, operations and maintenance for about a third of what it would cost the district. But Nowak said tne saniuuy diauici. board isn't convinced of that. County Manager Billy Carter reiterated several times the county's willingness to provide technical assistance to the district. Chairman Leo Nowak said the sanitary district board he heads is "a little gunshy" dealing with the county because earlier water service deadlines had not been met. The district wants to be in a position to sell water as soon as its lines are in place, he cautioned. "You know what happens wnen our system is ready. The clock starts ticking." The district and county anticipate advertising and letting bids in a coordinated effort?the earliest date appears to be sometime in the fall. To insure water is available, Nowak said he wants the district lines finished about two months after segment one of the county water line is operational in late summer or early fall 1986. The county plans to "mothball" its new water treatment plant at Malmo, which should be completed in September, Engineer Dan Shields said, delaying testing until April or May 1986. Sanitation District Commissioner Jim Medlin said the district has 700-plus connections. The figure includes about 20 trailer parks, the three area schools and churches, Commissioner John E. Jones added. Before proceeding, the district would like to have 85 percent, or about 1,217 of its roughly 1,400 potential customers committed to receiving water. Otherwise it may have to scale down its project and risk losing a grant that would pay a large part of its construction cost. u; i v, oc i, ?? ,v... uu ^ciwgiii tiuunup, mc district's projected usage of eight million gallons per day would represent about a four to five percent increase in tap-ons for tlie county water system. Director Kenneth Hewett estimated. A July 15 cutoff date has been set for signing onto the sanitary district system at preconstruction prices. A three-quarter inch connection will cost $25 now, while those who sign on later must pay the actual cost of the meter and installation, about $150 to $200. "The mast important thing for people in the Iceland Sanitary District to know is that the more people who sign up and the more usage you're talking about, the lower the (water) rate will be," County Manager Billy Carter reminded the district's governing board. The board will meet in July on the second Thursday night, since its usual meetinc rinb> falls nn In. dependence Day. Forms for joining the water system are available at the Old Towne Cookery in Belville, I zee's Petroleum in Woodburn and at the Leland branch library. They are to be sent to the Izeland Sanitary District, P.O. Box 1030, Inland. wholesale SHALLOTTE SUPPLY Phone (919) 754-6000 Shallolte. N.C. *Builders, A9S Completely ; ~ Installed 3** sq. yd. \ 3" sq. yd. | il DE Estimates 11 PETS^ iza et Beaches 579-75921 t
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