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County BY SUSAN USHER Since the county's building inspections program began on July 15, inspectors have issued 865 permits, but not without a few problems. Within the next few months, the inspections office plans to submit recommendations for changes in the building code ordinance, commissioners learned Monday during a briefing on the program. The changes would relate to remodeling, buildings such as sheds and greenhouses, mobile home underpinnings on permanent foundations and travel-trailer parks. The office was created to bring the county in compliance with a state requirement that all counties and towns begin enforcing all aspects of the state building code. Inspector Julius "Buddy" Lewis told commissioners the public has generally received the program well. "Most say it's the best thing that ever happened in the county, that it will keep this junk from being build," he said. When a permit is denied, though, added inspector Frank Adams, applicants tend to blame the inspector rather than the worker who performHolden Chief Briefs Watch Holden Beach Community Watch members met with Police Chief Raymond Simpson Aug. 20 for an update on items of mutual concern. Simpson encouraged citizens to continue reporting suspicious ac' tions, noting that police have receiv uu a numuer 01 cans inai liave "paid off," said Watch President Norma Swarts. She said Simpson reported that auto break-ins are still a problem, that some local and out-of-state license tags have been stolen, and street signs stolen or damaged. Members expressed concern, she said, about illegal parking along Ocean Boulevard and running of the red light at the bridge. ?s. "One resident reported the theft of the daily newspaper, which is not only dishonest but it is cheap," she said. Town Commissioner Gloria Barrett and volunteer Jim Buffaloe aiso discussed attempts to improve hurricane alert procedures. Efforts are being made to obtain better communication and more management personnel; to identify more resource people with items such as chain saws, radio equipment and generators, and to develop a list of disabled persons who might need assistance in case of evacuation. At its September and October meetings, the organization is trying to schedule programs on CAMA regulations and hurricanes. Also, said Mrs. Swarts, alphabetical and alert rosters of permanent residents are being updated for publication and distribution. Corrections should be passed on to a board member. Our South Brunsi/ c wj DENNIS h 1*1* OANNK SM FFt lf> 9 J-m ? OA /?o? ...always read) CALL 7J i rwfwrrffTO" t Aii i id: uLiUHMiL Inspection E ed the substandard work. Some of the problems can't be fixed bv the COlintv rminh/ Planninn J , J Director John Harvey noted. Some applicants ask the impossible, he said. They come in at 3:30 p.m. or later on Friday and want inspections completed in time for their electricity to be turned on for a weekend move. The office has also been asked to try persuading local utility companies to begin making connections on weekends. Occasionally permit issuance is delayed because of lack of proper documents or what Harvey called "state intervention in the development process," the need to obtain additional approvals from the health department or other government agency. In some instances, he added, state building and health regulations directly conflict, making it difficult to know what to enforce. He and county health officials are seeking written clarifications on these. For instance, the state building code doesn't provide for privies, but state health regulations allow discharge of wastewater from washing machines, tubs and sinks directly into the ground rather than into a wastewater treatment system such as a septic tank. Impact Broad Still, he suggested the impart nf the program is yet to be felt. Harvey said county planning board members have told him that "the Leland Community Building Opens A grand opening ceremony Thursday (today) at 1 p.m. marks the formal opening of the Iceland Community Park Building at the park. Brunswick County Commissioners and Parks and Recreation Board members are expected to attend and the public is invited. A celebration of the park's opening. the community's first "ole time" festival will be held Sept. 21. Honor Roll rv ll; r . L^t^uuiine :>eT What do the late General Benjamin Smith, an aide de camp to General George Washington; John W. Anderson, a Civil War blockade runner, and Clarence Mobley of Winnabow have in common? They were all Brunswick County residents?officers and enlisted men from all branches of service?who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces. Their names will be included in the Brunswick County Honor Roll. The roli is a record of Brunswick County veterans who died while in service, whether in the line of combat, due to illness or some other cause. A Sept. 30 cut-off date has been set for submitting names for inclusion on the list, said Brunswick County Veteran Service Officer Jess Parker. To cilhmit information nr to nelr questions, contact Parker at the service office, 253-1307. vick Islands team Is > 1*1 h IATON 'to serve you! ,4-4488 i ffort Earns I building code program is going to have more impact on the lifestyles of Brunswick County and the way peo- 1 pie are accustomed to doing things 1 than any other program the county 1 has." I Several board members, he said, are concerned that many normally i law-abiding citizens aren't aware of the new ordinance and may uninten- s tionally violate it. Whiln + V. !_ ?. !-J J I u iuk uic [jiugidiii Ui puuucizeu 1 more widely, commisioners said they I will consider extending the grace i period before builders have to pay ! double fees as a penalty for starting construction without the proper per- 1 mits. The penalty is scheduled to be imposed starting Sept. 15. Under the ordinances adopted last spring, set-up of a mobile home and most new construction?whether a new shed, house or roof?requires one or more permits. Some must be obtained before any construction begins, others as electrical wiring, plumbing or mechanical work begins. ? -a J 1 itiuic mosi developers ana contract builders arc aware of the ordinance, those most likely to be in violation are individuals in rural areas. Correction An article in last week's Brunswick Beacon reporting that three men had been charged in the Aug. 6 hit and run death of a I .eland girl was in error. State Trooper B.D. Barnhardt suiicti umy two persons nave Dcen charged in that incident which is scheduled for trial today (Thursday) in Brunswick County District Criminal Court. The article listed only two suspects that have been charged in the death, but incorrectly referred to three suspects. Kegina Mae Sullivan, 16, of Koute 4, Box 396, Inland, was struck from behind by a vehicle while walking on the shoulder of the Northwest Hoad. Labor Di Great Savings Oi COLOUR FLAVORS?pin tore, protected by Scotchgar warranty. LOVING TOUCH Piush : Pont nylon and Scotchgard?1 ranty RADIANCE -Made of K-Ti c 1.. ci lyu i u jyuui wui run TV y/coASTA IPmallpape Hi V CARPI I Beautiful multi-colored Saxo Antron extra body cut & loo Great looking plush pile in 32 designer colors Antron cut A loop with 5-year wear warranty Congolottm vinyl flooring L " high donsrty boodod pa tXPCKT INSTAIUTIOW f r(^ (? fik/wa 1 HOlDfN MACH CAUHWAY Kudos, Cori So far, said Frank Adams and Julius "Buddy" Lewis, they haven't had time to stop and investigate when they've passed construction projects for which no permits have seen obtained. "We've just been too busy," said Adams. In the office, a temporary helper and a county planner are helping Manager Judy Holden keep up with the flow of applicants, papenvork and telephone calls Added permanent office help is a definite need, she said. In the field, a "pattern of problems" has emerged in mobile home inspections, Harvey and Adams noted, with three or four of every 10 applications initially denied. The problems relate to work performed during set-up, a job most dealers contract out. "Most firms install them properly, but several consistently do it wrong," said Harvey. Adams said the office probably would not deny a permit if the only error were the turn of the blocks. Most often, he added, if one problem exists, there are more that may relate to health and safety and could not be ignored, such as plumbing or tie-down requirements. "We do bend a lot out there," said Adams. But failure to enforce the code could mean loss of an inspector's license as well as future liability for the county. Sea Trail Plans Clean-Up The Sea Trail Community Association will sponsor u trash, clean-up uuvc niusuuy, iwpi. j, 01 iu a.m. Participants should meet at the intersection of N.C. 179 and Pine View Avenue at 10 a.m. Also, a planned picnic scheduled lor Saturday, Auk. 31, at the l>eishmun home has been cancelled. ny Sale H r >IUICII1 V.UI |?WI point fex- j Q99 d" 10-year I w sq. yd. Saxony Du- <{*49 5-year war- w sq. yd. on*' Scot- $Q79 O sq. yd. s v < 1 L , \ Main Street Shallotte JT 754-6965 \ yiTTs 7#7^W7777/#7W'T*H ft tq li. ft iq. 1*. I ny .MO" ?7*# p M3". *9,# M64#. *12M M4" .Ml" I ?8" f4" d ?2?" *J" / FULLY GUAtAMTIID J '/idb, 'tynv. J 842-3591 J THE BRUNSWICK BEACON, nplaints Chairman Chris Chappell said the county's goal is to provide "the quickest, best service we can get that is legal. "We can't leave a bitter taste in their mouths to start with. We have to work with these people. I'm looking 10 you selling this program." Adams agreed with Lewis that the inspectors are "definitely trying to make everybody as happy as possible." a 1 1 All bummer 40% Come See Our A Ocean Isle ' r? r> ? /-I A dUlllt Ocean Blvd. Ocean Summer Clearance thru Labor Day or while stock lasts ? on all PVC Patio Furniture? REDUCED T( Ocean Islt Hwy. 179 579-9. MC, VISA and Amen 1 Careful J I to your financial You can depend on it I financial services ... Be it checking, savir loan applications . . . need ... large or sms Sect SAVINGS & I OAN Southpcifl 'Irtuntl *S m)' 457-524* 371 -*54* 7 4 I Thursday, August 29, 1985?Page 13-A Pancakes On Calabash Menu An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast begins at 6 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Calabash Volunteer Fire Department building and con uuucs mini n a.in. Each $3.58 meal includes pancakes, sausage, orange juice or coffee, said spokesman E.Y. Hickman. Proceeds benefit the fire department. Merchandise I WII few Fall Arrivals! 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