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Calabash Landscaping Committee Considered BY DOR I C. GURGANUS The ball is now in the court of the Calabash Planning and Zoning Board as to whether the town will have any kind of landscaping con trol or review panel. Representatives of lhat board, the town board of commissioners, and the defunct landscaping commission met Monday nighi to discuss whether such a group is needed. Their consensus: ITiat Calabash would have no landscaping review commission, since an ordinance is required to establish one. The repre sentatives agreed that sub-commit tees on an advisory basis would be the best structure, if the rest of the planning board agrees. Meeting with only two or three representatives of each group, much of the contusion and trustrauon re garding the controversial review panel was cleared up. Attending were Chairperson Pati Lcwcllyn and members A1 Smith and Bruce Kibblchouse of the plan ning board. Hank Rutter and T.J. Morgan of the landscaping panel, and Stu Thorn and Ed Rice of the town council. Much of the hour-long meeting was spent reviewing events of the past few years and the mistakes made by lack of communication on all sides. "There has been a lack of com munication over the last three years," said Morgan. "But whatever you decide, that's fine with me." Morgan said that it didn't bother him if the review panel was dis solved by the planning board. He asked, however, that they take some form of action to ensure the beautifi cation of Calabash. The representatives also dis cussed an increasing need to control landscaping and building in Calabash. "All you have to do is drive around Carolina Shores to see the benefit of this sort of group," said Rutter of the beautification group in the Carolina Shores Property Owners Association. "Right now there's no ordinance that if a businessman thinks he can sell another million burgers lhat he can't put up golden arches in this town," said Morgan. He and Ruucr volunteered to serve on such a landscaping com mittee should the planning board form one. Smith also suggested that the planning board may need a sewer committee since the town is moving toward obtaining one. A decision on forming sub-com mittees should be discussed by the planning board in the next few weeks, said Ms Lewellyn after the meeting. STAFF PHOTO 3Y SUSAN USHER Former Rest Area Closed The rest area operated by the N.C. Department of Transportation since 1955 on U.S. 17 near Bolivia closed last week with the opening of the new rest area at the Southeastern Welcome Center near Shal lotte. Monday , workers moved the mobile unit to Wilson, where it will remain in storage until another state rest area's upgraded , said Tommy Zandy of the division landscape unit Zandy said he knows of no plans for the abandoned site. Workers busy above are (foreground from left) Charles Register and Ixirry D. Bannerman; (background from left) Harry Hayes, Bill Dodson, Philip Burke, Johnny Walker, Mark Honeycutt; and on the roof, Sylvester Merritt and Isaiah Pyatt. Countv Policv Imposes / #? Returned Check Charge An increasing number of returned checks may be a sign of tough eco nomic times, but it's also cutting in to the Brunswick County Finance Department's already busy schedule. A policy adopted unanimously by Brunswick County Commissioners Tuesday night will allow county government to charge S20 for re turned checks, a fee similar to what most local businesses now impose. "I'm not doing this in terms of be ing greedy," said Lithia Hahn, Brunswick County's finance direc tor. "It's eating up staff time to deal with that bad check." She hopes the new policy will cut the number of bad checks received by county government in half. Departments will post signs where moncv is collected to warn persons they will be charged S20 if a check is returned from the bank for insuffi cient funds. In 1986, Brunswick County Commissioners voted not to impose a bad check charge, 2-3. Former District 2 commissioner Benny l.udlum led the opposition, saying that persons who have trouble pay ing their county bills also couldn't afford the surcharge. The proposed charge in 1986 was SI 5. Ms. Hahn hasn't asked for the policy sincc, bui now feels it is needed to deier those who may be taking advantage of the situation. "It's not that I'm wanting the money," she said. "When they sec that sign, maybe they'll think twice. I think it'll cut clown on the number of checks that arc relumed." The policy will affect the building inspections, water and health depart ments. Sheriff John Carr Davis and Register of Deeds Robert J. Robin son will have the option of whether to impose the fee in their depart ments sincc they are elected offi cials. State law has already given tax departments authority to collect for bad checks. If a returned check causes a property owner's tax pay ment to be late, the department also charccs a late penalty on taxes. For persons who cannot afford to pay their taxes in one sum. Tax Collector Nancy Moore will work out a payment schedule to allow pe riodic payments. "We have quite a few employees who take advantage of that," said Ms. Hahn. When checks arc returned from banks to Ms. Hahn's office, workers send them back to department heads to collect. That process will be the same under the new policy, only the departments will be asked to collcct the S20 surcharge, too. "People are pretty good about making their checks good," said Ms. Hahn. By law, the Brunswick County Clerk of Court's office cannot take checks for payments. Persons there must have money orders or cash. At the building inspections de partment, contractors are allowed to keep monthly accounts for permits and to pay in one sum. Those ac counts have not been affected by the recent economic slump, said Ms. Hahn. All appear to be up to date on payments. "There have been no problems that I'm aware of," she said. "I've not been apprised of any problems fmm over there." IN BOLIVIA BRING HOME THffifBEACON On Sat* At BRUNSWICK COMMUNrTY COLLEGE COMPLEX CAFETERIA KOPP'S SERVICE STATION SOUTHBOUND SERVICE STATION R S R RAPID RETURN TAX PREPARATION If you had filed your Tax Return with us yesterday, you could be holding your Refund Now!! ELECTRONIC FILING Federal - North Carolina - South Carolina - Tax Return 754-2406 Resort Plaza Shoppina Center Hwy. 17 South Business, Shallotte, NC Why wait for your federal income tax refund? I block I receivc your refund anticipation loan within a matter of days available whether we prepare your return or not H&R BLOCK RESORT PLAZA, SUITE 10 ? , Hwy. 17 S., Shallotte 3Q Opart Mon-Frl 9-6, Sat 9-5, 754-6067 if j WUOIVSI I I Ul ? 1 A universal life insurance plan that: ? Changes with your changing needs. ? Earns competitive interest rates. ? Provides ideal foundation for your financial security and retirement MODERN WOODMEN SOLUTIONS MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA A FRATERNAL Lift INSURANCE SOCIETY HOME OFFICE ? ROCK ISLAND. ILLINOIS Glenda Barefoot Shallotte 579-1550 LIFE ? ANNUITIES ? IRA'S ? FRATERNAL PROGRAMS 6 oz. Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail PERSON $19.95 PEOPLE $39.95 1 1 oz. RibEye and Sea Scallops PERSON $19.95 PEOPLE $39.95 H <li Entrees Include salad, potato or rice. French bread. Chablls or Zlnfandel. Also, your choice of brownie sundae or cheesecake. Regular menu available. -ALSO KARAOKE from 9-12 midnight Reservations suggested DINING *nd SPORTS LOUNGE Hwy- 179 ? Calabash AU. ABC PERMITS 579-6228 1 6 County Workers AXX JL I T i_ r\ I in irasn ueui BY TKRRY POPE Hiring a private firm to collcct the county's garbage will affect the jobs of 16 Brunswick County employees. Eight solid waste workers will re main on the county payroll while those cut as of March 1 are guaran teed jobs on a probationary status with Waste Industries Inc. of Ra leigh. Officials from Waste Industries met with the 16 workers last Thurs day, Jan. 30, to explain company benefits, drug tests and license re quirements of its employees. County Manager David Clegg said those affected by the move in clude employees both in the solid waste collection and landfill depart ments. Seniority played a key role in choosing the eight kept on the coun ty payroll. Of those, four are black and lour arc white. There arc seven males and one female. "It was not gerrymandering to reach that result," said Clegg. Clegg said he did not know the racial makeup of the 16 cut He added that, by percentages, blacks outnumber whites in the (icparuneni. Under the plan. Solid Waste Dir ector Leo Hcwett will assume an e mcrging role as a landfill coordina tor/director. Solid waste, landfill, operation services and the county engineer's department will still work closely together when Waste industries begins hauling next month. The eight employees chosen to keep their county jobs have an aver age longevity of 12 years with the county, said Clegg. "Seniority was important, but we looked at all of the issues," he added. "They were evaluated on the basis of what they could perform." Some landfill employees were surprised when they received notice that their jobs would be terminated, he said. The county will still operate the landfill in Supply. Some workers were under the impression that the cutback aftccted just those in the collection department, or those who drove trash trucks. "Collection and disposal have never been separate," said Clegg. The county's personnel policy re quires that employees be given a two-wcck noticc before Ihcir jobs arc cul. Employees affected by the cut were given notice earlier to pre pare for last week's meeting with Waste Industries. "There was absolutely no way that I was going to run from the real ity," said Clcgg. "They have been valued employees of Brunswick County. However, the board made a decision which mandated a RIF (re duction in force)." Waste Industries will haul the county's garbage and operate 10 re cycling stations for $561,000 per year. That figure is guaranteed until 1993, when the contract price is lied to the Consumer Price Index for the balance of the five-year deal. For the 1991-92 year, the county had bud geted S878.000 for trash collection and close to SI million for landfill operations. The county had negotiated with Waste Industries to hire the 16 workers cut by the move. "I could not have lived with it," said Clcgg, "had 1 known that I had not done all I could to make sure those people would be employed March 2. I feci that we nave provid ed for them. Had we not done that, I would have felt there was more we could have done." Waste Industries has submitted a bid of SI 53,000 to purchase some of the county's trash disposal equip ment, subject to upset bid. The rc Anummnnl ? ? '? 1 1 Kn mm ?*iuitiaii? mil uv uuw~ tioned March 14 at the government center in Bolivia. r* GALLERY Local Art ? Pottery ? Jewelry "Oil Painting Classes" Ait Supplies "THE UNUSUAL" Winter Hours (Jan. & Feb.) Tues., Thurs., Sat. 10-5 Calabash Post Office Complex " .Hwy. 179 ? (919)579-992^ ' SEAFOOD and STEAK HOUSE Mesquite Grill ? Gourmet Salad Bar ? Lounge We will re-open Friday , Feb. 7 10% Discount on any Entree Valid thru Feb. 13 Your Hosts: Tom & Marlene Haley ? 579-6032 CLOSED MONDAYS ? Hwy- 179 In Calabash See next week's Beacon for our VALENTINE'S SPECIAL *<e*^[^couNTSC6> FURN1TURE WAREHOUSE OF BRUNSWICK COUNTY, INC. On Long Beach Rd. In Southport 12 MONTHS FINANCING Thru Feb. 29 No Money Down*! Sleepers ? Sofas ? Dinettes ? Bedding Bedroom Suites ? Recliners ? More '$400 minimum purchase with approved credit Southport Supply DISCOUNT FURNITURE c WAREHOUSE ? c?S LOWES Hwy 133, Long Beach Rd * o> ? 1 5 We're tost 1/4 mile past Lowe s on Long Beach Road make: the drive: ex>r savdvgs; 100% Financing ? FREE DELIVERY ? Open Mon.-Sat. 1.0-6 It's almost time for porch rocker weather!
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