PINE KNOLL Shores
Commissioners meeting
By Paige Gillespie
The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners was held on April 13 at
town hall. There were 10 members of the public in attendance as well as four via
webinar. Mayor Jones was absent; commissioners Edwards, Brodman, Goetzinger
and Corsello were present.
Mayor pro tern Edwards made several announcements. Mayor Jones will hold a
budget briefing on June 1 at 6 p.m. at town hall. The schedule of events for Kayak
for the Warriors is as follows: 5K Beach Run and a Ik Fun Run/Walk at Beacons
Reach May 28,9-11 a.m.; reception and live auction at the North Carolina Aquar
ium at Pine Knoll Shores on June 2 at 6 p.m.; and the kayak/paddleboafd race on
June 4 at 10 a.m.
Joan Lamson, on behalf of the Age-Friendly Advisory Committee, reported to
the commissioners that the property at the intersection of Pine Knoll Boulevard
and Highway 58 is back on Ae market. A meeting will be held Thursday, May 5, at
4 p.m. at town hall to discuss what residents’ interests and needs are regarding such
a development.
Police Chief Thompson surprised Captain Nakamura with a plaque recogniz
ing him for his Community Policing program. The Chief said that the program has
been very successful and received very favorably by the town residents.
Town Manager Brian Kramer reported that the preliminary FIRM maps have
been released, with some movement between the V and A designations. He re
quested funding not to exceed $5K to hire Moffat 8c Nichol to create a detailed
analysis on the FIRM maps to help form a basis for appeal. The information will
be given to FEMA prior to the release and will be available to homeowners should
they wish to appeal their designation. The motion to approve the funding passed
unanimously.
Mr. Kramer reported that all smart meters have been installed except for 15
meters in the Sun Bay condominium complex. He and Sonny Cunningham will be
meeting with Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative to go over the data, but all in
stalled meters are running very efficiently. The Beacon’s Reach beach access repairs
are moving along; the west access is completed. Work on the east access has begun
and should be finished by May 15. He reported that he is tracking the Municipal
Service District bill in the coming General Assembly session. He is also gathering
the data Dr. Spruill suggested collecting regarding the Regional Water System and
will meet with him in May. He said that the wording of the Draft Material Manage
ment Plan is favorable for the town. He also reported that he would be meeting
with NCDOT on April 19, hoping to get final approval on the sidewalk plans for
the Mimosa to Arborvitae segment.
Julie Anderson reported that she will be meeting with auditors for a pre-audit in
May and then the auditor comes back in August.
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Sonny Cunningham reported that 70 smart meters are still to be programmed.
Jim Taylor reported that the steel lintel has been replaced on the front of the pub
lic safety building. He reported that the brick repair work would begin immediately.
Natalie Gibble reported that the Administration Committee would look at
whether or not to require reimbursement if an employee receives tuition assistance
and then leaves employment.
Chief Baker reported that the fire alarm system has been installed in town hall
and is operational, but the final inspection is pending.
Chief Thompson reported that he would be holding bicycle safety courses on'
Wednesday, May 18, at 2 p.m. and Saturday, May 21, at 8 a.m.
Scott Sherrill reported that four vehicle assets have been sold. He informed the
commissioners during the April 27 meeting there would be a quasi-judicial meet
ing on a tree removal issue.
Public hearings were held for the Tree Diameter Ordinance and the Approved
Grade Ordinance. Both were approved unanimously.
Under new business, several issues were on the agenda. Strategic Plaiining Com
mittee members George Greene, Bob Warren and John Halada were reappointed,
with John Halada appointed as chair. Barbara Holman was appointed to PARC.
With this appointment, PARC is at full membership. The Water Ordinance was
discussed for the first time. Commissioner Brodman volunteered to work with the
Planning Board to study the Development.Line Alternative. The Sign Ordinance
was discussed. Scott Sherrill will create a public service video, and information on
the ordinance will be available at town hall.
The next regular Board of Commissioners monthly meeting will be held on
Wednesday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at town hall.
The full minutes of Board of Commissioners meetings are included in the agenda
packets that are publicly available through the calendar on the town website
(townofpks.com) and are sent out via email prior to the next month’s regular board
meeting. If you have questions about access to the minutes, contact Town Clerk Scott
Sherrill at 247-4353, ext. 11.
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