Shoreline Published by the Town of Pine Knoll Shores m the Interest nf Ttf; ntti7Pn; Town Hall 247-4353 FEBRUARY 1996 Fire and Rescue 911 'Congratulations!!! PKS EMS Squad Matching Grant to purchase ambulance - $11,125. PKS Fire Department Matching Grant to purchase new fire truck - $15,000. We're Proud Of You!!!! JANUARY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING TAX COLLECTION 1995 ad valorem taxes collected as of December 31,1995 were $474,901, which is 80% of the tax levy. January 5, 1996 was the last date to pay 1995 ad valorem taxes without interest. January interest is 2% of the tax bill with 3/4 percent added each month thereafter. Motor vehicle taxes collected as of December 31, 1995 were $6,725. There has also been collected $307.34 In 1994 ad valorem taxes. TRAFFIC LIGHT The N.C Dept, of Transportation has denied the request from the Town to install a traffic light at the intersection of Hwy. 58 and Mimosa Blvd. After completing a traffic analyis, DOT felt the statistics did not warrant a light. However, Commissioner Kanyha intends to submit a request for a control light this year. SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE The Board of Commissioners voted to allow Municipal Insurance Trust of N.C. to provide Town employees, who are interested, the opportunity to obtain Supplemental life insurance. There would be no cost for the Town. PLANNING & INSPECTIONS During the year 1995, the PKS Building Inspector's office issued 30 residential permits with construction value of $4,659,966 and 179 miscellaneous permits with a value of $1,636,857. There was one commercial permit of $195,000 that was issued in 1995.