Published - Town Of Pine Knoll Shores In The Interest Of Its Citizens
Town Hall 247-4353 July 1994 Fire and Rescue 911
PINE KNOLL SHORES^ PINE8T
We are prejudiced about our Police Deparment! They are the best! in
the past few weeks, residents and tourists have recognized the
professionalism and concern they demonstrate in their work. Their
efficiency in dealing with certain situations, from a child trapped in an
elevator, a resident locked out of his home, to resolving a disturbance,
have been visibly appreciated and exemplify the high standards of our
Police Department.
JUNE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
FY 94-95 BUDGET ORDINANCE ADOPTED
• At the June 14 meeting the Board of Commissioners adopted the Fiscal
Year 94-95 Budget Ordinance of $1,101,288. Included in the revenues
estimate is one-half cent ad valorem tax hike. There were some concerns
expressed as to why the Town needed to raise its taxes from 20.5 cents to
21.0 cents per $100 of valuation. The major cost changes in estimating
the budget this year were the desire to provide citizens with the
services which support the lifestyle they have come to expect here, and
at the same time practice fiscal responsibility. Changes from last year
include^ an additional police officer, a part time employee in the
inspections office, an additional refuse collection each week during the
summer months, recycling for the entire town and a dredging project in
Bogue Sound channel. Of paramount concern is the increase in solid waste
disposal fees from $45 to $54.50 per ton for household garbage and $20.00
per ton for yard waste. Many municipalities are dealing with this
expense by charging tax payers an additional fee for refuse collection
and offering no commercial collection.
These major increases, plus other needed cost increases, amounted to
almost $150,000 in increased cost for the fiscal year 1994-95. Through
good Town .management and control of their expenses, plus an improving
economy, the Town was able to absorb these increases with only a $14,000
increase in revenue to balance the budget.
Of inestimable value to Pine Knoll Shores are the volunteers who give
unselfishly of their time and talents to our Town:from elected officials,
who serve as department heads, to the volunteer Emergency Medical Squad
and Fire Department members and those who serve on various committees
which contribute to our Town. In twenty years we have grown from the 68
citizens who voted to incorporate, to the 1500 full time residents.