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Sunset! BY DOUG RUTTER Sunset Beach Town Council this week agreed to take legal action to acquire two lots at the east end of the island it still hopes to use for a beach and estuarine access site. Following a brief executive session Monday night, council voted unanimously to begin condemnation procedures on the land, designating Mayor Mason Barber to negotiate on behalf of the town. Last Wednesday the town was set to receive a $213,000 state grant for a regional beach and estuarine access facility on the property. The awarding of that grant, however, was at least temporarily halted after state officials learned that the landowner had started construction a house on one of the lots. Discussing the condemnation procedure during this week's town meeting, Town Attorney Mike Isenberg said the town will have to give the property owner, A.L. Morrison Construction Co, Inc., 30 days notice of the procedure. The letter will have to include what is being condemned, why the property is being condemned, the town's idea of a fair price for the land and the date the town expects to file its complaint. Unlike some other condemnations, however, the property does not become the town's as soon as that procedure begins. Isenberg said the Sunset Coun BY SUSAN USHER Overhead electric utility lines will eventually disappear from the landscape at Sunset Beach following action by the town council Monday nitrht tiA^aib. On a 3-1 split vote, council members agreed to proceed with conversion to underground utilities, a project that could take up to four years to complete on the island alone. Voting for the project were members Minnie Hunt, Kathy Peed and Mary Katherine Griffith; Councilman Ed Gore voted against it. Councilman A1 Odom was absent. The divided vote followed a 20-minute public hearing during which some mainland residents voiced objections. After asking several questions, one unidentified woman concluded, "I don't agree with it." Later, before the vote, Councilman Gore suggested changing the assessment method since mainland residents had raised objections. He proposed taking the total cost of the project and dividing it equally among all owners, regardless of frontage. Mainland residences tend to be set on wider lots, and farther from the road. However, town attorney Mike Isenberg said the method couldn't be changed without starting over again, but that the town could restrict the participating area, such as to the island only. Gore noted that would "leave the door open" for a price in crease. BEMC has guaranteed its price for the duration of the town-wide project. Begins On East End The first phase of the work will begin on the east end, between Main and 13th streets, coining around Canal Drive. "We'll have to take it in parts," Mayor Barber told hearing participants. Bobby Gore, who is in charge of operations for Brunswick Electric Membership Corp., said the co-op had already contacted the first target group of property owners. So far, BEMC has received 30 or more letters back, "many of them with checks in them," he said. Their checks are being returned, so that the town can assess the owners as required by law. Like Holden Beach, the town has obtained local legislation that allows it to assess property owners 100 percent of the cost of the mandatorv con version. While Barber said no town funds are available to subsidize the project, i All Fash yjon* >9 ? HWY x-x*x*xv:v. \ Beach Cour landowner will have a four-month period in which to file an answer to the town complaint. "That means the owner can delay it by at least 120 days," he said. However, the town may not have to follow through with legal procedure at all. A1 Morrison, whose firm owns the property in question, said Monday he would be willing to talk with the town council and discuss a buyout of the land. Meanwhile, Haskell Rhett, grants coordinator with the N.C. Division of Coastal Management in Wilmington, also informed town council Monday that it has until Jan. 1, 1989, to acquire the land or find a new site and revise the grant proposal. In any case, he said work on the project will have to be completed before Sept. 30, 1989. "Things are not that bad," said Rhett. "The grant could possibly be used at another point." Morrison, who said he purchased the lots in September, began construction of a home about two weeks ago. He said it will take about three months to complete the house. Prior to this week's town council meeting, he also noted that he planned to build on the adjacent lot. Town Administrator Linda Fluegel said building permits for both lots were issued Sept. 26 in Morrison's name. cil Gives Okc the town will advance the money needed to begin. Costs may vary for property owners. The basic charge paid by all consumers will be $1.15 per foot for the primary line going by the front of their property, or $57.50 plus sales tax for a 50-foot wide lot. If the house or business already has an underground service connection, there is no additional cost However, if they don't have one, the cost will increase. For a basic connection of 200 feet or less, a property owner can expect to pay about $125, Bobby Gore said. If the meter pan or socket won't accept underground wiring, it will also have to be replaced by a private electrician, also at the owner's expense. On the larger lots on the mainland, such as on Shoreline Drive East, costs could be still higher. If the house is set more than 200 feet off the right-of-way, a primary line may have to be installed instead of a regular service connection. That would be paid for by one or more property owners, depending upon whether the line could be shared. BEMC will pay for any transformers needed and will maintain the lines as usual. The lines will Ko rvlonorl in fV?a "inK* ts- III um 1 Igin.-ui-?yc?y, W1U1 consideration given to future installation of sidewalks or sewer lines. In conjunction with the conversion, BEMC will also be mounting sample street lights for the town's consideration. Dredging To Begin Marcol Dredging Co. is expected to begin work Nov. 15 on a project that includes dredging of four east-end canals and the entrance to Jinks Creek. Marcol was awarded the contract after submitting the lower of two bids, $294,825. The other bid was $423,750, submitted by Aztec Development Co. Both bids exceeded the engineering estimate of $280,000, with the town to advance an additional $15,000 plus another $5,000 in engineering fees from undesignated funds. Owners of property fronting the project will be assessed. Marcol's bid included two exceptions, neither of which will add to the project cost. Town Administrator Linda Fluegel said Marcol proposes to use one dredge spoil area rather than one, building higher dikes, and to use a different seeding method than proposed in the specifications. If a sesll Oi lions $14.99 ing Wed., Nov. 10th nied 3asl . 17 S., SHALLOTTE PLA BBBBnBHBBH icil Begins C CONSTRUCTION of this home at the e Beach has at least temporarily pre from receiving a $213,000 state gran cstuarine access. Town council move quire the land, voting to simultaneous! When contacted last week, Morrison said he had no intention of blocking the grant by building the house. "I didn't know anything about the grant. Nobody contacted me about it," he said. "I just build houses," he continued. iy To Undergr cond spoil area is needed, or the alternate rpsppHino icn'f a ? - ?1UII v u OUtV.COO| Marcol will do the work at its own expense. After the vote, Gore noted he needed to talk with the engineer to make sure all vegetation would be cleared from the spoil area. While not agreeing to pay the full difference in cost if that provision is not already in the specifications, Gore said he "would do his part" not to delay the project. Audit Completed Sunset Beach finished the 1987-88 fiscal year "in real good shape as far as cash is concerned," according to town auditor John Carraway of Wilmington, as well as having done a good job of investing idle funds, collecting taxes (94.4 percent), and refinancing its water bonds for a long-term savings of approximately $350,000. The town collected revenues of $509,831, in excess of its budgeted $399,968, and spent $337,201, or less than the amount budgeted, for a net gain in fund balance from $121,514 as of July 1, 1987, to $294,144 on June 30, 1988: The main source of income was $228,140 in property taxes. This was followed by $141,002 for sales and services, which included sale of land and the old police station to DOT for access to the new bridge. The largest expense item was public safety, $142,099. In the water or enterprise fund, the town took in $269,052 for services and spent $215,279 for operations. After adjusting for additional revenues and non-operating expenses, the system Chemical Tests Topic Of Office Law officers will learn about the latest chemical tests for alenhnl Hnr. ing a 28-hour retraining school offered through Brunswick Community College's Continuing Education Department. Class begins at 9 a.m. Nov. 15 and continues through Nov. 18 at BCC's Southport campus. Instructors will be Chemical Test Specialist Albert E. Eisele Jr. of the Highway Safety Branch, N.C. Dept. of Human Resources; Sgt. John Brooks of the N.C. Highway Patrol, Leland; and Trooper Steve Taylor of the N.C. Highway Patrol, Wilmington. The course will cover legal aspects and forms, rules and regulations set IT! I or LESS! B o^B-: v~? I^K', f ? bB:< * * - ^Hv liond || ZA, SHALLOTTE Ig|f bndemnatic ast end of Sunset nation proceedings vented the town owner. At this stai t for beach and noon, the house is d Monday to ac- months, ly begin condem"It just happens where I'm building a house is where they now want to put a parking lot." The regional facility proposed for Sunset Beach would provide access to beaches fronting both the Atlantic Ocean and the bay adjacent to Tubbs ound Wirinn ? ...... . ^ showed a net income of $52,073, increasing retained earnings to $221,893. Other Business In other business, the council: Agreed to ask the county to release payment of $1,800 for the 15,000 gallons of water lost from the water tank when the town installed a pressure regulating valve required by the county. Noted the hiring of a fifth police officer, Edwin Angiers, on 12-month j probation. Voted to table until the next regular meeting discussion of the purchase of street lights, to include Mayor Barber's proposal to add six new lights per year, and a request from a resident to revise the town's new jet ski regulation. Heard the building inspection report for October, which included issuance of seven building permits for construction with a total valuation of $414,613, including two projects in town and five outside. The extraterritorial projects include two duplexes. The town also issued four mobile home permits and two CAMA permits, including one for a duplex and one for an exception with a pier. Heard that the paving of 40th, Inlet and Bay streets may require an additional two weeks' time due to rain-related delays. Heard the police report for October, which included among other things two breaking and enterings, one breaking and entering with , larceny, one wreck, 11 town citations for parking and one trash can fire. For Alcohol >r R^trnininn ' m m ? m m by the Commission for Health Services, the pharmacology of alcohol and scientific concepts. Students will learn about use of the breathalyzer, the alcoholic breath stimulator and current legal challenges for the chemical analyst. laboratory practice and an exam are included in the class. Homeowners insurance discounts from State Farm. For qualified homeowners, we offer discounts which can mane our already low premium even lower Call for details. Phone 7549923 T-ta HBl WT Hw?. 17 & 211 ft1 P.O. Box 78 (/<? v Like a good neighbor. ^ ^f\\ ^,ale Fnrm IS ,here '. !? Stale Farm F?re and Casually Company Home Office Btoomington Illinois THE BKUNSWICK BEACON, Thi *i Of East-I H07IV!PPPS^|Hj SlAlf ??)IOBY00ur, BU1KP and friendly negotiations with the ;e of construction Saturday afterdue to be completed within three Inlet. As proposed, it would have required local matching funds of $24,500 and in-kind services or donations of $24,500. The access would include a restroom facility, board walks to both beaches and parking spaces for up to 70 vehicles. : f Festival Fur Magician Dave Risley of Wilmington j Tracie and Daniel Dagucon of Leland, Saturday. According to those enjoying the afternoon, a heavy rainstorm Satui nnpratnrs nnri fpctivnl ffnprs CocHvol ? ? ? ??~ Ouv*u' m festival will probably be held sometiir -'T~ Anchoi W I y Tons Of Hwy. 17 Sot III 6x6x6 M igllfmll 6x6x10' 6x6x12'.. jEX~m3J 6x6x14'.. 6x6x16'-" 'liJEi&iT 6x6x16'TR wi,h: CT^X \M 2X 2x4x18'TR 2x4x20'TR 2x2x8' Treated 8' Landscape Timbers T-lll Pine Siding. . . . Open All Day Saturc Campell For All Your Li HM lilt BRUNSWICK BIACON Vf G Dell irsday, November 10, 1988?I'age 3-A End Lots According to records in the Brunswick County Register of Deeds office, Sunset Beach & Twin Lakes, Inc., owned the land at the time the grant award was announced and the transfer of ownership of the two lots was not filed until last Wednesday. Davey Stanley, attorney for Morrison, said the land transfer was not recorded until last week because the bank loan for house construction was not approved until Nov. 2. He said the deed is typically not recorded until the construction loan is approved because the deed is needed to apply tor the loan. Sunset Beach Town Councilman Ed Gore, president of Sunset Beach & Twin Lakes, voted to begin condemnation procedures this week, but was against applying for state funding for the east-end facility earlier this year. In April, when town council agreed to apply for state grants for four access sites on the island, Gore opposed the site at the east end, stating at the time that he planned to use it as a sewer effluent disposal site for other lots in that area. He also voted against applying for access grants for two other sites located in residential areas, suggesting at that time that council concentrate on developing an access area at the west end of the island where he had earlier dedicated 35 acres of land to the town. % 1 |||n |^v STAFF PHOTO BY DOUG PUTTER r At Lelond okes with two of his young assistants, during the Leland Ole Time Festival [ live entertainment at the festival in rday morning drove away most booth volunteer Ellen Wychel said another le around Christmas. r Lumber Co. Lumber In Stock jth, Shallotte, 579-8038 ill Run Timbers $7.49 $9.49 $11.25 $12.49 $13.49 $37.49 2.5 Salt Woter Treatment 4's Treated $3.25 $3.59 $1.11 $3.15 $13.99 lay. See Kenneth imber Needs Today, iver! )
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