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July 2007 • Vol. 4, No. 1 A Shoreline Community, Pine Knoll Shores, N.C.
Town Hall 247-4353
Town Manager, PSD Director
Assume Posts
By Charlie McBriarty
The June 12 regular monthly meeting
of the PKS Board of Commissioners was
highlighted by the swearing in of Brian
J. Kramer as the community's first town
manager and by the introduction of Ernie
Rudolph as director of public services.
The town manager reported on the
' activities of the various departments, and
^^departmental representatives addressed
specific highlights. The police department
reported that investigations into recent
break-ins have resulted in two arrests,
with more anticipated soon. The fire/EMS
department thanked all of its volunteers
and the members of neighboring
departments for their assistance with
. the recent fire at The Shutters on the Shore
condominium complex.
Rudolph was introduced by the town
manager who also outlined a series
of priorities with which Rudolph will
be concerned, including development
of a water system redundancy plan,
facilitating implementation of Soundside
Park, finalizing replacement of the
Mimosa Boulevard Bridge and serving
as primary agent with the management
of the water company.
A lease agreement with the Beacon's
Reach Master Association for two public
beach access sites was approved. This
agreement is designed to serve as a
pattern for future public beach access
sites. Finally, the mayor appointed
Commissioners Peter and Lindblad to
serve on the Joint Land Use Committee.
Following the business session, the floor
was opened for citizen comments and
suggestions. One suggestion was that
the town's sign ordinances be reviewed
to determine if yard signs advertising
various construction and remodeling
services could be eliminated. Tliere was an
inquiry about rumored plans to renovate
town hall, and assurances were given
that no funds have been included in the
upcoming budget to do so. In response
to a question about beach access and the
availability of parking, Kramer reported
that he is developing a plan to provide
the required parking at the public access
sites.
At the conclusion of the meeting, a
reception welcoming the new town
manager was held.
Citizens Express Concerns About
Grants, Spending
A public hearing on the proposed 2007-
OS town budget was held Tuesday, June 12
immediately prior to the regular monthly
meeting of the PKS Board of Commissioners.
Nine citizens voiced questions or concerns
about the proposed budget.
One speaker noted that in the beginning
Pine Knoll Shores was established as a place
where retirees wou Id be welcomed and they
would make-up the core of the community.
Pointing out that many of today's PKS
retirees face the realities of living on a fixed
income, with no cost-of-living benefits, the
speaker said she spoke as a representative of
those finding themselves in such a situation
By Charlie McBriarty
and went on to encourage the commissioners
to exercise extreme control over the budget
and to avoid unnecessary expenditures.
The next speaker noted that the proposed
budget did not appear to qualify as
"revenue-neutral," and pointed out that the
proposed $5.7 million budget exceeded the
current budget by more than 5 percent.
The sand tax was questioned by another
citizen who pointed out that the current
sand tax was based upon a 7 to 1 ratio.
Concern was expressed that the proposed
sand tax did not maintain the same ratio. It
was noted that non-beachfront properties
will be assessed at 2.6 cents per $100 while
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A Heartier Welcome - Two of these substantial welcome to Pine Knoll Shores
signs were recently erected on Route 58 by the State Department of Transportation
to replace smaller versions that could easily go unnoticed. The town applied for
the replacement signs in part out of a desire to advise motorists that emergency and
community information is now available on the town's radio station which can be
accessed by tuning to 1610 AM. In addition to giving the radio information the signs
bear the town seal and proclaim the community as a bird and sea turtle sanctuary
Survey Enclosed - Needs Yoxrr Input
This is your opportunity to be heard regarding your recreational interests. Enclosed
in this edition of The Shoreline and also available at the Bogue Banks Public Library
and at PKS Town Hall is the 2007 Survey of Recreation in Pine Knoll Shores. All
property owners and residents are encouraged to complete and return the survey to
town Hall by August 3.
This data is extremely important for establishing both short and long term
recreational goals and will be an integral component in the revision of the 1999/2000
Town of Pine Knoll Shores Shoreline Access/Recreation Plan. Your specific concerns
or comments regarding recreation in Pine Knoll Shores are encouraged - complete
the 2007 Recreation Survey today!
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