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Shallotte Audit Shows Big Improvement In Tax Collections BY DOUG RlJTrKR A rctcnt crackdown on overdue taxes has literally paid off for the Town of Shalloltc. The town's tax revenues have jumped from about $269,000 two years ago to S357,(MX) last fiscal year, which is an increase of 25 per cent. The collection included taxes that were as much as 10 years overdue, said Mike Chandler, auditor with Brock, Berry and Padgett of Shalloltc. He reviewed the 1989-90 audit report with town officials at last Wednesday's meeting. The tax collection rate last fiscal year was 93.2 percent, which was a 1.8 percent increase over the previ ous year. Chandler said the tax col lection rate should he ai least 95 percent, but the town is on the right track. "You've definitely taken the right steps," Chandler said. "You couldn't continue to go the w ay you were." The town collected approximate ly S47,(XX) in overdue taxes last fis cal year, compared to S9,8(X) in lis ail year 19XX-X9 "It shows thai somebody has put forth that effort," the auditor said. While Chandler commended the town lor its tax collection efforts. Alderman Wilton Marrelson pointed out that some landowners are upset with the way the town has handled its collection of overdue taxes. The town has filed a number of lawsuits this year to collect unpaid taxes, and some people have com plained that they weren't aware they owed town taxes until after the law suits were Tiled. At last week's meeting, aldermen met in executive session for 35 min utes to discuss three pending law suits with the town attorney, Mark Lewis. The suits had been filed to collect taxes from Billy Tripp, Roger Smith and Larry Shrcvc. The taxes were later paid, but all three landowners asked that they not be required to . pay attorney Ices and court costs. Following the closed session. Mayor Sarah Tripp said no action "You've definitely taken the right steps. You couldn't continue to go the way you were." ?Mike Chandler, auditor was lakcn and that the attorney would handle the lawsuits. "We'll let the court decide," Lewis said. Harrclson indicated last week that he thinks the town's tough stance on overdue taxes has been effective. "I think a message has been sent," he said. "I think so," Chandler added. "And it should make this year and forward easier. Let's hope so." Chandler also commended the town for increasing its fund balance last fiscal year. The general fund balance was about $90,(XX) in June 1989, but had grown to around S258,(XX) by the end of June 1990. The auditor recommended the town have at least lour or live I hieves lake Crime Watch bign BY TKRRY POPK Some local residents hoping to take a bite out of crime were bitten last Friday. Someone stole the Community Watch crimc prevention sign at the High Hill Subdivision off of Holdcn Beach Road. The sign belonged to the High Hill Property Owners Association of Route 3, Shallotte, reported Kalhcrinc Shawvcr, its vice presi dent. A "Private Properly" sign was also taken in the larceny, according to Brunswick County Sheriff's De puty Becky McDonald's report. Both signs were later found in the roadway to the entrance of the sub division off of N.C. 130 east of Shallotte. Ms Shawvcr was told by her brother-in-law that the signs were missing. Damage was estimated at $25. In other reports on file at the Sheriff's Department: ? Someone took more than S370 from a exsh register at the Quick-N Easy Citgo store at Holdcn Beach last Thursday, reported employee Susan Rogers. The drawer came up $370.18 short, Deputy Richard Long reported. Detectives have a suspect in the case. ? Someone broke into a storage shed at a home on Pine Drive off of N.C. 130 cast of Shallotte and took about $5,075 in properly, reported Deputy McDonald. George C. Wil son of Dallas, N.C., said the break CRIME REPORT in occurred between Nov. 18 and Dec. 5. A boat motor, fish finder and rods and reels were taken. ? Rods, reels and tools were taken from a residence at Little Shalloltc Estates between Nov. 27 and Dcc. 8, reported Deputy Long. Buddy Franklyn Robbins of Greensboro could not give deputies an estimate on the items, which were taken from his residence when someone cut the lock off a storage shed. ? A paint sprayer valued at S650 was taken Sunday night from a van parked in front of a Bolivia resi dence. Richard Evins Powers of Route 2 reported someone broke the window to gain entry to the van, ac cording to Deputy Joseph Scoggins. A customized sun visor was also Uiken from the van. ? Someone used a cinder block to break the glass front door of B&M Fashions at Clairmont Plaza in Leland and look S380 in clothes. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, reported Deputy Brian Sanders. A burglar alarm sounded, but the ihievcs managed to escape witl) jeans, shirts and skirts. Damage was estimated at S40() to the door. ? Bums Babson of Ash reported someone took two gas tanks off his peanut cookcr between Nov. 25 and Dcc. 4. The cooker was parked at his residence on N.C. 130 west. The tanks were valued at S28 each, re ported Deputy George Stanley. ? Walter McDonald Ewing of Hick ory reported that his residence on Dale Drive off of N.C. 9()4 in Sea side was vandalized between Nov. 11 and Dec. 5. Someone broke the front window at his home, causing Sl(X) in damage. Nothing was tak en, reported Deputy Hoagland. ? A person who shoplifted a cas sette tape from the Roses store in Southport is being sought. Store Manager Sam Piltman reported a woman put a tape in her back pock et and set the alarm off when she left the store without paying for it. She fled from the scene, reported Deputy McDonald. ? A 1969 Ford was reported stolen from a Cedar Grove residence late Friday. Perry Randolph Bryant told Deputy Stanley that he left the keys in his car, which he noiiced was missing around 9:10 p.m. ? Another car was reported missing from a Supply residence. Olivia Williams Morgan of Route 2 said someone took her 1973 Impala from the front yard of her home on U.S. 17, reported Deputy Johnny Earp Jr. The car is valued at S1 ,(XX). ? A Shallotte woman reported someone stole two checkbooks from her, one from a closed account and one from an open account, and has cashed checks by forging her name at several area businesses. The victim was made aware of the checks last Thursday. Checks were cashed at the NCNB, Ella's Restau rant and Minute Mart in Calabash, Deputy Hoagland reported. 155-80R-13 $37.95 165-80R-13 $37.95 175-80R-13 $38.95 185-80R-13 $38.95 185-75R-14 $39.95 195-75R-14 $41.95 205-75R-14 $41.95 205-75R-15 $41.95 215-75R-15 $43.95 225-75R-15 $43.95 235-75R-15 $45.95 'Computer Balance $3.00 Per Tire Hwy. 17 N., Shallotte ? While Supplies Last 754-5380 Mike Arnold-Owner ?18 Years Experience . SUNDAY BUFFET All-You-Can-Eat (S? Homestyle Cookingj^H^ Holiday Special Regul XL Steel Radial ?Two Full Steel Belts-Polyesler Cord Body lor Smooth Ride ?Low Rolling Resistance Tread Compound ?Desirable Combination of Good Mileage and Economy Pricing at Brunswick: County's Favorite After-Church Eating Place m t ?- ? i _ ? Serving Every Sunday Noon to 2:30 PM ? It/* ? ? \ 'Reservations Suggested ^',?%>& J: Adults $6.95 >t j Children u^r $3.95 (' :' ' ' at l' v * - JONES/BYRD CLUBHOUSE v . m SEA TRAIL ?S PLANTATION North Entrance-Old Georgetown Rd., Sunset Beach. 579-2112 months worth of operating expenses on hand at all times in the fund bal ance. " This is something you necxletl just in case of emergencies," he said. All of the financial news wasn't good for town hoard members last week. Chandler said the town needs to generate more operating revenue in the water fund, either through higher water rates or administrative fees. Water fund operating expenses exceeded revenues last year by about S36,(XX). The town uses state sales tax money and other outside sources to fund the water depart ment, Chandler said, but needs to increase revenue generated within the water department. n 1 a - UUUIU A(J^IUVC3 Personnel Actions At its Nov. 30 meeting, the Brunswick County Board of Edu cation approved a number of routine personnel decisions by staff. The board hired, on an interim basis, Jennifer Johnson of Long Beach as third grade tcachcr and Laurie Sillings of Southport as a teacher assistant. Both will work at Southport Elementary. Cynthia Bry ant of Leland was hired as a four hour cafeteria employee at North Brunswick High. Also approved were leaves of ab sence for Wanda Lofton of Leland. a first grade teacher at Lincoln Primary, and Marsha Uttcrback of Wilmington, a spccial education teacher at Shallotte Middle. Ernest Walker of Longwood re tired from the maintenance depart ment as a grounds worker. Ap proved as substitute teachers were Tina Butler of Leland, Arden Gaddy of Wilmington and Ralph Shelton of Supply. Correction A photo caption in the Dec. 6 is sue of The Brunswick Beacon wrongly identified an entry in the Shallotte Christinas Parade as Safety Pup. The dog in the photograph was actually the mascot of WDZD radio station. lo drive an unmarked police tar as long as the insurance on the vehicle checks out. Hunter uses the vehicle as chief of the Sandy Creek Police Depart ment. Cause said Sandy Creek is willing to continue paying insur ancc on the car as long as Shallottc helps pay for repairs and gasoline. The town attorney was asked to checkout the town insurance policy to make sure Hunter can drive the vehicle while he is on duty for Shallottc. Other Business In other business last week, al dermen: ? Voted to release S446.50 in I9W taxes billed to United Carolina Bank. The town clerk said the taxes had been charged on personal prop erty located outside the town limits. ? Changed the deadline for getting items on the agenda. I"he deadline was moved back 24 hours from the Friday before each meeting to the Thursday before each meeting. Uoof Needs Repairs Policc Chief Rixlney Gausc said the rtx)f of the policc department building leaks in four rooms and needs to he fixed. The 11 at roof has been patched five or six times in the last two or three years. Cause said a local root ing contractor recommended the town replace the flat roof with an A-frame roof. But two town hoard members said that a guaranteed liner on the flat roof should work just as well and cost less. A decision on the matter was tabled until January when cost estimates should be available. Town Clerk Mary Etta Hewett said the town budgeted $10,00" this year for public buildings. Part of the money was earmarked for new stuc co and shingles on the town hall, but she said repairing the leaky roof is more urgent. In another matter relating to the police deparunent, aldermen voted last week to allow Del. lom Hunter 1 Complete Transmission Service Free "Fowing Nationwide Warranty Birrokjhs Automatic Transmission Servk k Midway between Whiieville it- iahor Citx, Hwx 701 PHONE (919)653-9404 SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE $ SAVE SAVE $ $ $ ON QUALITY FURNITURE ?Gifts for Her 3 ?Gifts for Him ?Gifts for Home! <|OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Gun Cabinets ? Desks ? Secretaries ? Curio Rediners ? Swivel, Boston & Glider Rockers 27.000 SO. FT. SHOWROOM Entertainment Centers ? Sleeper Sofas Occasional Tables ? Lamps ? Foyer Pieces ?Check us Out! 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