Pine Knoll Shores
Commissioners Meeting
By Paige Gillespie
The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners was held on September 9 at 6
p.m. at town hall. There were 20 members of the public in attendance.
Mayor Ken Jones and the Kayak for the Warriors (K4TW) team coordinators
presented a check for $75,000 to Hope For The Warriors. Representing Hope For The
Warriors, Eddie Raimo, Melanie Piedra and Christy Schwartz accepted the check and
presented the town with a commemorative paddle to thank the town for its support.
They also presented Town Manager Brian Kramer with a framed picture containing
several newspaper articles on the K4TW events. Bud Pitzer from the K4TW team
presented Jean McDanal, who was not present, with the Oil Can Award for keep
ing everything running smoothly. Everyone thanked team coordinators Bud Pitzer,
Celeste Bindley and John Dowler for all of their hard work that made the K4TW
events so successful. Sam Scudder was also thanked, although he could not make the.
meeting.
John Halada made a presentation on the Civic Engagement Plan as the Strategic
Planning Committee continues the process of updating the Strategic Plan. They have
held two focus group sessions with a professional facilitator; these sessions have
been very well received and productive. Two more sessions were scheduled for mid-
September, followed by a workshop with the commissioners during the first week of
October.
Mayor Jones made several announcements: The Pine Knoll Shores community
yard sale will be October 10 from 8 a.m. until noon. A briefing on coyotes in town
was scheduled for September 15 at 2 p.m., and a briefing on saltwater intrusion was
scheduled for September 16 at 10 a.m. Both briefings were to be at town hall. A
briefing on bicycle safety was scheduled for September 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the Public
Safety Building, and a briefing on the smart meter transition was scheduled for Sep
tember 30 at 6 p.m. at town hall.
Town Manager Brian Kramers report included multiple items. He reported
that the town’s smart meter agreement with Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative
(CCEC) is complete. They have met with CCEC to finalize operating procedures to
guide day-to-day operations. He also reported that negotiations are ongoing regard-
ing the cell phone apparatus at the Trinity Center. The dog park has been closed and
the keys returned to the town. New uses for the park space are being investigated, but
options are limited as it is the septic field for town hall. This will be on the agenda for
next month’s meeting. A request was received from Allies for Cherry Point Tomor
row for $800, which has been added to next month’s agenda. The two surplus vehicles
that were for sale have sold for approximately $5,000 more than was expected. There
is still no news on the firefighter grant. Mike Malagisi has received his C-well distri
bution certification, which should take some of the pressure off Sonny Cunningham.
Mr. Kramer received a note from Pine Knoll Association (PKA) alerting the town
that PKA is looking into dredging, and is looking for locations to dispose of the
dredge material. The town will research this further.
Sonny Cunningham reported that there was a water main break on August 8 due
to tree roots. He reported that the chemical he was researching to reduce staining
and spotting does not work.
Fire Chief Baker reported that the OSHA Star application has been submitted. The
person they have been working with will make a preliminary inspection within 30
days, and an official inspection will follow.
Police Chief Thompson was not present as he was participating in SWAT training
with Carteret County and Camp Lejeune. He asked that Fire Chief Baker report that
on September 2 the Department of Justice made its biennial inspection of the Police
Department and the inspection went well.
Jim Taylor reported that there are several buildings under construction in town or
about to begin. He also said that he is working with other town and city inspectors to
unify building requirements in the area.
Julie Anderson reported that parking fees brought in $31,800 before expenses.
TTiis is an increase over last year that may be due to having added Fridays to the
schedule.
Under unfinished business. Mayor Jones said that he attended a question and an
swer session at Beacon’s Reach and then attended their Labor Day picnic along with
Commissioner Edwards. Under the Flood Ordinance and Consistency Statement,
the freeboard requirement was unintentionally removed. A motion to approve the
Flood Ordinance was made by Commissioner Brodman and seconded by Commis
sioner Danehy. The ordinance was unanimously approved with two feet of freeboard
incorporated. A public hearing was called for at the next board meeting on October
14 on the Zoning Enforcement Ordinance. The town is looking into service consoli
dation with Indian Beach to collect taxes. The town recommended a $3,000 bonus
and a one-year extension to the town manager’s contract. A motion to approve these
measures was made by Commissioner Edwards and was seconded by Commissioner
Brodman. The motion was unanimously approved.
Under new business, several volunteer board members are up for reappoint
ment this month—Board of Adjustment: Richard Seale (Chair), Barbara Lemons,
John Tilyard and JoAnn Shallcross; Planning Board: Paul Payne (Chair), George
Greene, Ike Pipkin and Doug Browne; Community Appearance Commission: Lois
Jean O’Keefe (Chair), Mary MacDonald, Harold Brown and Norm Trommer. Com
missioner Brodman made a motion to approve the volunteer reappointments and
Commissioner Danehy seconded the motion. The motion was approved unani
mously. Commissioner Edwards made a motion to approve the appointment of
Linda Pearson and Ronald Pearson to the Parks and Recreation Committee (PARC).
Commissioner Danehy seconded the motion. This leaves two vacancies still open. A
public hearing was called for on the Stormwater Ordinance at the next meeting.
No members of the public signed up to speak during the public comment session,
and no one spoke during the public hearing for the Flood Ordinance.
The next regular Board of Commissioners meeting will be held at 6 p.m. on
October 14 at town hall.
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