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Ccxnmissioner Gibson noted that during July, 189 Police calls were answered from traffic
accidents to break-ins and entering and DWI arrests. The increase in traffic during the
summer months keeps our Police Department extra busy.
Commissioner Hasulak reported on the unsually high number of rescue calls during the
month. This increase is in part due to the many summer visitors to the various motels
in town who have been advised about our excellent Rescue Squad. Commissioner Hasulak has
received approval for an emergency access to the beach at the Holiday Inn location. This
access will allow the Town's new 4-wheel drive vehicle for Fire and Rescue to get to the
beach thus relieving the Rescue Squad from having to carry anyone requiring assistance
over the dunes to the waiting ambulance.
Canmissioner Johnson reported that the revenues for July were $20,475 while expenses
were $64,419. This was due to a large payment for insurance coverage. He also stated
that the town tax bills will be mailed out the first of next week. A payment of $16,750
was made for legal services required during the recent Water Rate hearings.
Commissioner Roderick reported that a vacancy will exist on the Planning Board due
to the expired term of A. C. Hall. He also stated that the Board of Adjustment turned
down the request of the Bogue Banks Country Club for a new and larger sign at Oakleaf
and Salter Path Road.
A motion was made to amend the town Sign Ordinance. Approved after discussion were:
1. Add language to include two [2] open house and four [4] yard sale signs.
2. All Real Estate signs shall be placed parallel to the street.
3. Any non-profit agency may erect a temporary sign if it is for a charitable cause,
provided approval is first obtained from the Board of Commissioners.
Also approved was the amendment to the Municipal Code that will require all single
family residences to post a numerical street address that is visible from the nearest
street right-of-way. Mayor Hanan commented on the recent pruning of trees that was re
cently completed by the Electric Membership Corporation [EMC]. The Electric company in
some cases severely cut back trees. This was necessary so that the pruning would not have
to be done yearly. Also Mayor Hanan proposed, and the Board approved, that Paul Heim be
appointed to the Corranunity Appearance Committee replacing Humphrey Odell who resigned.
The Mayor also alerted residents to a raccoon distemper problem. He advises caution in
dealing with these animals and recommends against feeding them as the disease is highly
contagious and could affect household pets.
Finally, we were told that the town has acquired a Fax machine and will make the Fax
unit available to anyone at the rate of $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for all addi
tional pages.
PLANNING BOARD
Commissioner Roderick announced that terms of four members of the Planning Board will
expire in September. He asked that names be sutxnitted for appointment or consideration
be given for reappointment. He thanked members for the work on the Sign Ordinance
revision. He reported that the Board of Commissioners wished the Planning Board to review
uses of setbacks.
Lois Jean O'Keefe reported that the Community Appearance Commission reviewed their
monthly action report which included the removal of a giant pine tree, better clean up
of building sites and a proposed procedure for planned ocean front forest pruning.
The necessity of power line pruning was discussed.
Building Inspector Fulcher reported that in June there were issued two single family
building permits, five miscellaneous permits, and three certificates of occupancy. There
are sixteen houses under construction.