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Comnissioner Gallo noted that the Town shows a shortfall in the funds frcm the State
collected through sales and roan taxes for the year, but feels through keeping expenses in
line and alternatives for bringing in revenues, etc., the town will try not to raise taxes
A motion was made by Ccstmissioner Gallo for a bucket amendment for legal counsel expenses
incurred during the water rate hike challenge.
Mr. G^llo moved that the town request the Department of Revenue to rule whether the
Trinity Center should be assessed as taxable income. A motion was made by Cartnissioner
Gallo to renew the contract with Geer Oil Corpany to supply the Town, and another motion
to review theCode supplement Book.
Comnissioner Hasulak reported that Norman and Kathy Trotiner have cotpleted the
training and are now members of the Rescue Squad. There were 14 rescue calls and 2 fire
[1 false alarm] for this month. He reminded everyone again to have their re-entry passes
updated.
Commissioner Musgrave reported 104 calls answered and 806 house checks by the Police
Department.
He also discussed cc«plaints from residents regarding vehicles on the beach and dog
owners not cleaning up after their pets. Town residents are asked to report any abuses
regarding these matters. If a license number of a vehicle not displaying a beach permit
is called in to Conmissioner Musgrave or the police, a letter will be sent to the offenders.
The same procedure will be followed if the name of the dog owner can be obtained. Pet
owners are reminded that there is a health hazard involved since diseases can be picked
up by barefooted beach goers. Police officers are now checking the beaches as often as
possible.
Coirtnissioner Schultz reported 3 residential permits, 7 miscellaneous and 2 Certificates
of Occupancy for the month. The County is presently reassessing all property in Pine Knoll
Shores. These reassessments will now occur every four years instead of eight. He also re
ported on the Planning Board and Conmunity Appearance.
Mayor Kanyha noted that two studies of the water quality of the Town Canal will begin^^
this month. Dr. William Kirby-Smith of Duke University and Dr. Frank Schwartz of University
of North Carolina Marine Science Division will conduct separate studies of water quality,
salinity and marine life. Dr. Kirby-Smith's study will be ccsipleted in a year so that
tests can be conducted to determine the effect of seasonal variations on water quality.
Also, the correction to the Flood map has been noted by Congressman Lancaster and 11 ones,
and they are petitioning for a zoning change.
Mayor Kanyha called for a resolution declaring the week-end of May 30 Children's
Miracle Network Telethon weekend. She also announced the hearing in the Beaufort ('ciurthouse
March 26, 1992 at 7 p.m. on the proposed water rate increase.
She raranded everyone that they must be registered by April 6 to vote on May !3 primary.
A letter was sent requesting the Post Office to continue forwarding Zip Code 28557 to
Pine Knoll Shores, 28512.
PLANNING BOARD
The Planning board met Wednesday, February 26 at Town Hall.
Commissioner Schultz reported that the Town had signed a contract with DOT for bridge
inspections and also had added seme street drains on N.C. 58. He also stated that the
County will now be evaluating property every four years instead of eight years. The
County Ccmmissioners have the prerogative to choose the four year period.
Caimissioner Schultz informed the Board that Building Inspector Brownlow had cc*npleted
the Community rating System application. It is hoped that this will reduce oior flood rate
level from 8 to 7, thereby reducing the flood rates.
Conrdssioner Schultz infontBd the group that Dale Holland will be presenting a rough
draft to the Land use update Comnittee in the very near future. Jim Smith made the motion^^
that the Planning Board be given the opportunity to review the five year Land Use Update
Plan prior to any action being taken by the Town Conmissioners.