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Calabash May Move On Sewer Program Without Referendum BY ERIC CARLSON Carolina Shores residents who wanted no part of the South Brunswick Water and Sewer Auth ority are likely to get their wish as the Calabash Board of Commis sioners plans to eliminate them from service by a new central sewer sys tem and a referendum to authorize its construction. Planning engineers for the pro posed joint sewer system for Cal abash and Sunset Beach were autho rized Tuesday to prepare a financial feasibility report (FFR) and a Fed eral 201 Facilities plan that will al low the town to seek grant and loan funding for the $27 million project. Workshop Planned On Calabash Sign Ordinance Calabash's controversial sign ordinance will be the subject of a pub lic workshop meeting of the Calabash Planning and Zoning Board Monday night, July 26, at 7 o'clock in the firchouse. The board plans to review the sign ordinance and to consider ? whether revisions need to be made, said Chairman A1 Smith. He encour aged business owners and residents alike to voice their opinions at the workshop. "We want to get input to use in our deliberations in reviewing the sign ordinance," Smith said. Strict enforcement of the sign ordinance has caused friction between the town and some local business owners. Several lawsuits have been filed by the town in an effort to force compliance with the law. Engineers Joe Tombro and Jim Billups of Powell Associates were told to "proceed under the assump tion" that the town would no longer include the District 2 area of Carolina Shores in its sewerage planning and would call off a planned referendum on the project. The residential golf and retire ment community already has sewer scrvicc provided by the Carolina Blythc Co. Many of its residents have been vocal opponents of the town's effort to build a sewer system initially intended to serve the down town restaurant and retail businesses in District 1. The joint water and sewer author ity was narrowly approved by the commissioners last December on the condition that it not be allowed to operate until the proposed sewerage system was approved in a referen dum. Early plans called for the pur chase of Carolina Blythe's half-mil lion gallon per day treatment plant as the cornerstone of the system. But negotiations between the town and the company broke down, forcing Calabash to pursue construction of its own treatment plant The engineers developed a new plan that would allow downtown Calabash and portions of Sunset Beach to temporarily send its sewage to Little River, S.C., while the towns build their own 2.5 mil lion gallon per day plant and collec tion system. Consequently, the town no longer needs the approval or the customers in Carolina Shores to build its sys tem. Since District 2 voters won't be served by the system and won't have to pay for it, the referendum no longer seems necessary. Tuesday night the commissioners asked town attorney Michael Ramos to draft a formal resolution to that effect for consideration at the board's next meeting. A referendum still is planned for the voters of Sunset Beach. Tombro and Billups said the two towns had been advanced to near the top of the list for funding under a N.C. Division of Environmental Management revolving loan pro gram. The towns nope to qualify for a nearly $4 million DEM loan and $11 Jury Selection Begins In Evans Murder Trial BY ERIC CARLSON Jury selection began Monday and opening arguments are expected to start early next week in the trial of one of two Shallotte men accused in the alleged kidnapping, armed rob bery and murder of an Ash man last October. Bradley Tyrone King, 18, could face the death penalty if convicted in the abduction and shooting of Ronald Everett Evans, 20, whose body was found beside a dirt road on the edge of the Green Swamp several days after he failed to return from a trip to a Shallotte fast-food restaurant. Investigators say King and Will iam Earl Hill, 18, got into Evans' car after he went to bring dinner to his girlfriend at the Revco drug store in Shallotte. After leaving the park ing lot, the two defendants allegedly pulled a gun on Evans and forced him into the trunk of the car. Evans was shot twice from behind after King and Hill realized that Evans recognized one of the two men, according to sheriff's depart ment detectives. They say both de fendants have given statements im plicating themselves in the abduc tion of Evans, but each one claims the other one did the shooting. King and Hill were picked up shortly after the body was found and have been held without bond in the Brunswick County Jail since their arrest Both are charged with first degree murder, armed robbery and kidnapping. Attorneys Michael Ramos and .Steve Yount were appointed to de fend King in what is expected to be a three-week trial that will be presided over by Superior Court Judge Orlando Hudson. Hill will be tried at a later date, represented by attorneys William Fairley and Jares Payne. Assistant District Attorney Lee Bollinger, who has overseen the lo cal investigation into the Evans killing, will be joined by District Attorney Rex Gore in prosecuting the case. Either one or both of the defen dants could face the death penalty even if it is never proven who actu ally shot Evans. Anyone convicted of committing a felony ? such as armed robbery or kidnapping ? that results in another person's death can also be found guilty of murder. At the adjournment of court Tues day, the state had passed 12 poten tial jurors. The defense was expect ed to continue questioning jurors Wednesday. Ocean Isle Board Raises Water Tap-On Charges BY LYNN CARLSON Advised that it has been losing money on water taps, the Ocean Isle Beach Board of Commissioners Tuesday raised its tap fees to $300 in the town limits and $350 outside them. The new costs, effective immedi ately on all new water applications, represent a $50 increase for taps in the town limits. There are few taps outside the town limits, said Building Inspector Dmied Rober son, and their charges have been as sessed "on a case-by-case basis." The commissioners were also asked to raise water rates "in the near future" to compensate for the recent 10 percent increase in the rate the town pays the county for water. "We are by far the cheapest of any municipality selling water in Brunswick County," longtime utili ties commissioner Odell Williamson told the town board. "As long as Ocean Isle Beach owned its own pumps, we were able to make mon ey on water, but we don't anymore. We also have the lowest tap-on fee. 1 ask you to raise the tap-on fee now and see how we get along, how much money we lose." He said the water service has been operated "as economically as it can be run," but that the higher rates are needed to cover the increasing costs of wages and benefits as well as the new county rates. Williamson also encouraged the town board to build its water and sewer contingency funds and capital reserves to "a minimum of $2 mil lion." In its annual budgets, the town contributes to water and sewer capi tal reserve and contingency accounts to cover expansions and such costs as storm damage. Sewer Assessment The commissioners set sewer tap fees of $900 and line assessments of $7 per front foot for properties served by the recent sewer system expansion. Water line assessments were set at $2.50 per foot. New cus Five Vehicles Taken From Shallotte Used Car Dealer Shallotte Police have recovered one of five vehicles reported stolen from a used car dealership Monday morning. Dei. Carey Gaskins said authori ties have a suspect in the breaking and entering case at County Auto Retailers at Resort Plaza. Police planned a trip to South Carolina Wednesday to continue the investi gation. Reported stolen and still missing arc a 1984 Ford Mustang valued at $3,450; a 1984 Chevrolet Camaro priced at $3,490; a 1987 Camaro listed at $5,295; and a 1984 Chev rolet pickup truck valued at $4,995. Gaskins said a 1977 Chevrolet pickup taken from the dealership was found beside U.S. 17 just south of town. "It was about a half mile down the road It apparently had quit on them." Gaskins said police were notified of the auto thefts Monday around 9 a.m. "They entered through die roof of the building and took the keys from inside," he said. Shalloue police also are investi gating the theft of expensive stereo equipment from a stolen vehicle that was found Saturday morning on Mulberry Street. Gaskins said the 1991 Toyota pickup truck was reported stolen from a motel parking lot in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. The partially-burned truck was discovered in Shallotte around 8:30 a.m. Saturday, stripped of approxi mately 517,000 in stereo equipment. Gaskins said Shalloue police are coordinating an investigation with North Myrtle Beach authorities. "At this point we have suspects in the case," Gaskins said Tuesday. 20T!| ANNIVERSARY SALE ? ^0111 ANNIVERSARY SALE m OF SILVER, 6 GOLD 20? Anniversary Celebration Spectacular trunk showing of gems from around the world 1/3 off All mountings 1/3 off Special selection of rings an pendants on sale All 14K and Sterling Silver Chains 20% Off 2 day 8 only, Fri. and Sat., July 16 and 17 Refreshments Bite of Silver and Gold Jewelry Giveaway Contest BriarclifTe Mall Financing Available (803) 272-6406 ? Open 10-6 Biggest Sale Ever 20TH ANNIVERSARY SALE ? 201 II ANNIVERSARY SALE tomers will probably receive their assessment bills in August, Mayor Betty Williamson said. Engineer Finley Boney told the commissioners he is waiting for lift stations to be powered in order to complete the sewer system expansion on the island's east end. "Ninety-nine percent of the lines are in, and all the taps are in," Boney said. "We still have to clean up some driveways and some road shoulders." Water lines to the area "are com plete and in service," he added. Explicit Material? Town Attorney Elva Jess said more study is needed before the commissioners embark on ordi nances to restrict the sale or display of "explicit materials" at Ocean Isle Beach. The mayor and some commis sioners said they have heard com plaints about obscene T-shirts being sold or worn in the town. Jess warned that the police department might not be able to enforce an ordi nance attempting to deal with the problem, and that care must be taken not to infringe upon constitutional rights of free speech. Policc Chief Curt Pritchard said he talked to officers in both Wrightsville and Carolina beaches, where such ordinances exist. "They advise thai they are extremely diffi cult to enforce; they're not enforcing them right now." Commissioner Kendall Suh ar gued that "Ocean Isle Beach is a family beach. It's different from Myrtle Beach or Wnghtsville Beach, and I don't think we need that im age. Jess said displaying a message on a T-shirt, "even though it might be offensive," might be construed as a form of protected speech. "I don't know that we could stop people from wearing them, but I think we could stop them from be ing sold here," Suh said. Pritchard said if sales are regulat ed, all explicit materials ? not just T shirts ? should be prohibited. Other Business The commissioners also: ?unanimously reappointed DeCarol Williamson to a three-year term on the town planning board. He cur rently serves as chairman. ?set a public hearing for 8:45 a.m. Aug. 10 on a proposed zoning ordi nance amendment requiring new or replacement heating, ventilation or air conditioning equipment to be el evated "to the first finished floor" or above the federal flood insurance base flood elevation, whichever is lower. When you leave the Brunswick shores/ fake the Beacon with you! A 40% OFF IN STOCK PATTERNS APER PL Senior Citizen* Receive 10% Discount rtng this ad in and get $20 off towards the purchase of any "? merchandise at our store. Limit one per customer' *w/ purchase $50 or more IP ?Blinds ?Window Treatments ?Designer Wallpaper ?Bedroom Ensembles TWO LOCATIONS p. Main St., Shallotte North wood Plaza -Lv (Next to Shallotte Electric) 7746 N. Kings Hwy. , Myr. Bch, SC 754-2114 next to Food Lion (803)449-2840 ^ million in Farmers Home Admin istration grants and loans to build the system. The remainder of the money would come from revenue bonds with all debt service paid for through user fees. The engineers said they hope to have the FFR approved by the FHA, the DEM, the state treasurer and the N.C. Local Government Commis sion within 30 days, paving the way for the town to research bond fund ing for the project "Assuming all goes well, we would anticipate starting flow to Little River from the downtown area and portions of Sunset by 1994 with construction on the treatment plant starting in mid 1995," Tombro said after the meeting. Billups said that under the new arrangement Carolina Shores will have the option of continuing ser vice with Carolina Blythe or tapping on to the South Brunswick Water and Sewer Authority system at a lat er date. He noted that system would cost District 2 voters nothing be cause no Calabash tax money will be used to build the system or to se cure the bonds. CRC To Review Leland Plan July 22-23 In New Bern The Town of Leland 's first CA MA land use plan goes to the Coastal Resources Commission next week for consideration. The commission will meet July 22 and 23 at the Sheraton in New Bern. The Coastal Area Management Act requires 20 coastal counties and municipalities within those counties to prepare land use plans to guide grow?h and development within their boundaries. The plans must be updated every five years. After a plan is certified by the commission, it is used in deciding whether to issue permits allowing construction and development in the community. Once a plan is in corporated into the N.C. Coastal Management Program, it is also used in the federal consistency process. Also on the CRC's agenda are presentations on the process of de veloping a beach nourishment pro ject, local funding sources beach nourishment and the methodology used in assessing shoreline change. The Implementation and Stan dards Committee Thursday will consider comments on a proposed general permit for modifying exist ing piers and mooring facilities, proposed rule clarifications for es tuarine and ocean hazard areas of environmental concern, the pro posed elimination of the emer gency permit fee, proposed general permits for breakwater/riprap in es tuarine and public trust waters and for development authorized in a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers na tionwide permit Members will also visit the Trent River Marina Development in regard to a permit application. Meeting concurrently, the Plan ning and Special Issues Committee will discuss land use plans, public access program amendments and will hear a report on Maryland land use plan implementation. Thursday's session will open with a comment period to hear from the public on coastal man agement issues. Sessions Thursday and Friday begin at 8:30 a.m. and are open to the public. Eugene Tomlinson of Southport is the acting chairman of the CRC. Reny's Any Old Thing A unique collection of both past and present Hwy. 130 At Waccamaw River In Ash After 4TH Sale! Now thru July 21 ?op 75 % OFF Selected Items (919)287-3182 or 800-424-6286 It seems the more things change., .the more they stay the same. From finger paints to Nintendo back to finger paints. Make up your mind!!! Happy 15th ^Birthday + Patrick from the Beacon staff ? wt Chicora Medical Group Your Family Physician-a special kind of caring. Lee Langston, MD Roger F. Nelson, MD Jon Langston, PAC Adults Children Hospital (^2Jfe?S Minor Care Emergencies Medical W Group Complete Primary Care | Shallotte Seaside 341 Whiteville Rd.(Hwy. 130 W) Seaside Plaza (Jet Hwy. 179 8t 904) I 754-8731 579-8512 Call for appointment-Vacationers Welcome.
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