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the BRUNSWICK BEACON, Thnnday. May 11,1M7—Page 7-A g TBunday, May*l,m7_ Requests, Begins Budget Review ¥lck County Coimnlaalonprs Holden Beach to tho Rniiuin nnhiic BY SUSAN USHER Brunswick County Conunlssioners heard requests Monday night for more than $160,000 in contrlbuUons from their 1967-68 budget Acting County Manager David Clegg also told them a “working” budget would be available the follow ing day. Commissioners were to meet at 5 p.m. May 20 for their first overview of the budget They expect to begin work sessions later in the month. In a change from past procedure, the budget wui i>e shaped into draft form by commissioners before going to pubUc hearing, rather than the other way around, budget consultant and former county manager Billy Carter and Finance Officer Litha Hahn said last week. The money sought Monday would be used to acquire public beach ac cess at Sunset Beach and to help set up a shelter for battered women and their children. blem," he said, "But we’re trying to do something about It We believe that with some help from the county, •he N.C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Develop ment and Sunset Beach, we can create parking that will make Sunset Beach a better place for visitors." Jim Gordon, mayor of Sunset Beach, requested $150,000 In aid, teU- ing commissioners the town is feeling the effect of public demand for beach access. “Everybody’s got the same pro- Land has been donated to the town for a regional access area and the town has also Identified several smaller areas where It would like to develop neighborhood access areas. Holden Beach Commissioners recently said they planned to resub mit an earlier request to c«Hnmis- sioners seeking similar aid for a public access project at that beach. County Conimissioners also heard from three representatives of Home Harbor Home Inc., a non-profit organization working to establish a shelter for victims of domestic violence and their families. The group was created througii Uie ef forts of Camp United Methodist Church. Board member Michael Cox re quested $14,500 to set up the house, not to operate It. These expenses In clude relocation of a four-bedroom home donated by a church member Parties Pick Nominees For Board Of Elections Both local political parties are for warding their lists of nominees for the Brunswick County Board of Elec tions to their respective party head quarters In Raleigh. Meeting last week, the Brunswick County Republican Party nominated two past candidates for elective ‘of fice as its favorites for two seats on the board, according to Secretary Millie Murrow. They are Harold Willetts of Bolivia, a former sheriff who ran un successfully in 1986 for the same of fice; and Glenda Walker of Leland, a former candidate for the Brunswick County Board of Education. The third choice is Larry Andrews, the election board’s current chairman. The Democratic Party Executive Committee met Friday, putting in cumbent Orie Gore of Southport at the top of Its list of three nominees for a single seat on the board. Also nam ed, In order of preference, were Pearly Vereen of Exum and Rusty Russ of Ocean Isle Beach. Chairman W.A. (Bill) Stanley Jr. said the names, presented as a package, were ai^roved on a 4214 to 2 vote. The chairman of each state party forwards the nominations to the State Board of Elections for appointment The three appointees will serve two-year terms. More Workers Punch Clock More Brunswick County employees are punching time clocks now under a directive issued by Ac ting County Manager David (^egg. The directive follows up on action taken by the county conimissioners In 1984, which provided for all employees to keep a strict accoun ting of their time by the clock or by time sheets submitted at regular im tervals. “I’m assuming they meant what they said,” he added. Jewelry Exhibit Opens Sunday A new exhibit of handcrafted jewelry by Pam Rockwell opens Sun day at the Blue Dolphin GaUery on Beach Road in Southport with a reception for the artist The 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. reception will feature an acousUc presentation by Melody Brown, vocalist with Dave Emory and Randy Justice. RATTAN & WICKER FURNITURE Itk Ibout Our Bedding Spseiai*! '^Quality Furniture at Discount Prices' § Hwy, 17 N., across from Twilight Motel, 754-6642 | from Holden Beach to the BoUvla area, purchase of a lot to set it on, and installation of a well, septic tank and utilities. Katherine Shawver, chairman of the board, said civic groups and churches across the county have made commitments to help with operating costs and the group will work with the Region 0 Council of Governments in seeking grants from public and private agencies. Since it began keeping such records in July 1988, the Brunswick County Sheriff's Department has revived an average of 160 domestic calls each month. Rev. stan Smith, pastor of Camp United Methodist Church, said the nearest shelter is in New Hanover (k)unty. “We feel we need a shelter in our county to serve our people,” he told conunissioners. “We want to help these victims with the kind of dignity and compassion they deserve.” The shelter would also provide counseling and information and referral to its residents, as well as a public education/awareness pro gram on the problem of domestic violence. In other business, the board: •Hired as county auditor for fiscal year 1987 the firm of Brock, Berry & Padgett, which has a ShaUotte office, for an annual fee of $32,480, a sum less than the audit contract 1^ year. The previous auditor withdrew ser vices after a fee dispute. •Requested more information before considering a request from the Brunswick County Board (rf Social Services to add to its group im surance coverage employees who work the equivalent of full-time. The measure is intended as an incentive for chore providers, said Social Ser vices Board Chairman and Commis sioner Frankie Rcbon, who have lost their Medicare benefits but don’t make enough money to afford in dividual insurance policies. However, Commissioner Chris Chap pell was concerned how it would ^- fect other part-time employees and the cost •On a motion by Commissioner Chris Chappell, asked Clegg to draft by their May 20 meeting a proposed local bill that would allow property owners to be assessed for paving as they are for water. The bill would ap ply to communities with private streets not eligible for acceptance by the state highway system. It would allow half the residents to put up the money for paving, then have the county assess all property owners once the work is done, with the backers recouping all but their owu costs. The only cost to the county would be administrative, which could be passed on the landowners. •To go along with a matching $16,000 grant from the state, allocated $8,156 from contingency funds to the Brunswick County Air port Commission for a lighted wind sock, bay station and security lighting needed in conjuction with of fering its new tixed-base service. The sum will be considered in reviewing the conunission’s budget request tor the coming year. •Agreed to forward to the N.C. Department of Transportation re quests from McKoy Road resIdenU for road maintenance and im provements and from Uoyd Street residents in Butler Subdivision for addition of the street to the stote system. •Directed Clegg to prepare a resolution for their approval, show ing support of the Dare County Com missioners’ efforts to have Oregon IrJet StauiliZm. •Named Commissioner Benny Ludlum their voting delegate to the National Association of Counties 1987 annual conference in July. •Amended the health department budget to reflect additional state funds in the family planning and child health programs and adopted a new sliding fee scale for the Woman, Infant and Child (WIC) nutrition pm- gram. •Delayed action on several change orders for work on the water system until they could review written copy. til® to , ^ a unique dining experience is here... Gmrty>atH ^^ounge Oceati^sle Clegg sent the memo to depart ment heads about two weeks ago; it became effective immediately. Only department heads are not re quired to punch clocks, said Clegg. They are required to maintain time analysis sheets. He said time clocks are available to all employees, though those assigned to job sit^ other than the complex may be asked to use time sheets or some other accounting method by their supervisor. Rockwell will be available to meet guests during the reception and on Monday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The exhibition continues through July 5. Gallery hours are 8 am to 5 p.m. weekdays and Sundays from 1 p.m to 4 p.m No admission is charg ed. Oar staff cordially Invites yoa to become acquainted with the leisure dining and enchanting atmosphere so unique to the South Brunswick Islands. •Dine Alfresco in one of our four tropical courtyards All lounge privileges including specialty cocktails and a dance floor 'We have two large separate dining areas, enabling us to cater to your organizations’ business meetings. •Homemade Breads & Desserts Non-Menu Item Specials each day Lounge Hours:4-12, 7 days •Restaurant Hours: 5-10, 7 days Portuguese Cuisine Seafood Veal Chicken Beef €>iH7 THE taUNSWtCK KACON (919)579-8232^0CEAN ISLE CAUSEWAY HEAR THE BRIDGE RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED „A.
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