PINE KNOLL SHORES
COMMISSIONERS MEETING
By Paige Gillespie
The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners was held on July 13 at town
hall. There were three members of the public in attendance. All commissioners were
Mayor Jones announced that he received a letter from Sheriff Asa Buck commend
ing Chief Ryan Thompson for his outstanding work during the recent standoff with
an armed citizen in Beaufort, which was resolved without injury.
Bill Hotham spoke about his concerns about the wording of a document regarding
the cell tower at the country club.
Town Manager Brian Kramer reported that he is meeting with the engineers to re
view the draft contract documents for the sidewalk segment from Mimosa Boulevard
to Arborvitae Drive. They should be ready to advertise for bids soon after Labor Day.
Updating the board on stormwater issues, Mr. Kramer reported that he met with
the country club regarding placement of the second drainage line and will meet with
Reefstone HOA to update them on these developments. Coastal Federation is help
ing with the drainage issues on Cedar Road; Mr. Kramer is working to find a way to
improve water flow to the vault at Willow Road. He met with United Rental and saw
the stormwater pump models, and the purchase order has been submitted.
Mr. Kramer further reported that the FIRM maps have been released and the 90-
day appeal window will begin in December or January. Scott Sherrill, Jim Taylor and
Alex Gottschalk are assisting residents with questions.
The sale of the Knollwood lot is moving forward. The survey issue was resolved,
and Kramer reported that the town is waiting for the health department to approve
the septic design. The buyer is to prepare an easement through the eastern border to
allow for lines; the easement will provide pedestrian-only access through the Pine
Knoll Shores parking area for maintenance of lines.
There have been two substantial maintenance issues with the ladder fire truck: the
steering issue has been resolved, but the hydraulic generator needs to be repaired.
In closing, Mr. Kramer reported that Dr. Spruill is continuing to work on the Wa
ter Resource Planning, but it is going slowly due to difficulty getting data from other
systems. Leaks alarms are down significantly from June.
Intern Alex Gottschalk reported that the street light extensions are installed and
operational. . . .. ..
Building Inspector Jim Taylor reported that 82 permits were issued for an estirnat-
ed construction cost of $585,000. Two hundred twenty inspections were performed,
and two permits were issued for new single-family home construction.
Human Resources Officer Natalie Gibble reported that Officer Joseph Patton was
sworn in as a new police officer on July 12. He comes to Pine KnoU Shores from Beau
fort, and the force is now fully staffed.
Fire Chief Baker reported that he held two hurricane safety classes, and both were
well attended. All town inspections have been completed and he will begin on Indian
Beach inspections in the fall.
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Town Planner Scott Sherrill reported that he is working with Rudi Rudolph and
Ken Richardson on the creation of a possible development line. He is also working
on the Visual Preference Survey with Lee Padricks office and anticipates presenting
the final report to the Planning Board at the end of the month and to the Board of
Commissioners at the August meeting. Scott, Jim and Alex have been inspecting sign
ordinance violations, and Scott is attending meetings regarding the allocation of local
input points by NCDOT. He is scheduling a FIRM tutorial to help residents navigate
the Flood Risk Information System (FRIS) website. He reported that Alex has fixed
the camera and it is now available for the webinars.
Assistant Town Manager/Finance Officer Julie Anderson reported that there is one
unpaid tax bill for $1,000.
Public Services Director Sonny Cunningham reported that the mosquito popula
tion is under control with the biweekly spraying schedule. He said that right of way
trimming has begun, and reported that all 26 stormwater drain cleanouts were done
in June at a much-reduced cost from last year—and will be done annually.
Under new business, the contract with Moffat Nichol for FIRM review services
was approved unanimously, and the Water Ordinance and Fee Schedule Amendments
were approved unanimously, as was FY2015-16 Budget Amendment #3. Following a
request from PIKSCO for a donation to help cover the use of their facilities, the board
voted to have the staff set up a fee schedule for these issues. The board unanimously
approved a $500 donation to PIKSCO. A public hearing was called for on August 10
on the Oceanfront Development Ordinance.
The next regular Board of Commissioners meeting will be held Wednesday, August
10, at 6 p.m. at tovm hall.
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