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Holden Manager HY UOUU RUTTF.R Holden Beach Town Manager Gary Parker and a slate offieial arc working on what arc expected to be fi nal changes to the town's 1990 land use plan update. If all goes well, town officials will hold a public hearing on the revisions in March before the plan goes to the N.C. Coastal Resources Commission for final cer tification. Parker is working on three revisions to the plan with Haskell Rhctt. planning and access coordinator with the N.C. Division of Coastal Management in Wilmington. Two of the proposals relate to the definition of the Conservation land category and the need for a new cate gory called Conservation Spccial Use. Rhctt said the changes have to be made if town offi cials want to continue allowing development adjacent to STAPF PHOTO BY DORi C GURGANUS You Are M y Sunshine Erica Stuchall of Shallotte (left) and her little brother Mark enjoy Saturday's spring-like temperatures while practicing their perfor mance skills on an electronic guitar with built-in microphone. Luckily for these beginners, it automatically plays " You Are My Sunshine appropriate for last weekend's mid-60s temperatures and clear skies. Here Comes The Rain Again While temperatures should re main near normal lor mid-to-late winter, local meteorologist Jackson Panixtv is niwiirlino "somewhat _ ?j I * ? O ? above average" rainfall. Tuesday he said he's expecting temperatures to be in the mid 30s at night, and in the mid 50s during the day over the coming week, with at least three-fourths inch of rain. Heavier rains are typical for win ters along the coast, Canady said, and the South Brunswick Islands area is "still in the throes of winter for a while." Another band of showers should move through the area around the end of the week, he said. For the period of Jan. 28 through Feb. 3, Canady recorded a maxi mum daytime high temperature of 65 degrees on Jan. 31 and Feb. 3. He recorded the minimum evening low temperature of 27 degrees on Feb. 2. The daytime average was 59 de grees, and the nightly average was 37 degrees, he said, for an average daily temperature of 48 degrees. That reading is two degrees above average for this time of year, Canady said. Last week, he measured 1.35 inches of rain at his Shallotte Point home. Shailotte Blasts PO Move (Continued From Page 1-A) ?Set a public hearing for March 17 on a proposed change in the acreage fee ordinance. The change would set reduced rates for owners of land de veloped for "public recreational us es" that don't need water or sewer scrvicc. ?Voted to refund S2.110 to John Ward for 1989 and 1990 taxes that shouldn't have been paid under the "agricultural use" exemption. The board also released a S36.66 lax bill charged to Dolphin Boat Rentals Inc., which isn't located inside the town limits. ?Heard from Mayor Tripp that the town received an additional S2.117 in Powell Bills funds from the state as a result of the recent ccnsus ad justment. However, the town is still about $6,000 short compared to last year. ?Re-appointed planning board members Paul Wayne Reeves, Davis Milligan, Tim Carter, Conrad Pigott and H.A. Stanaland Jr. The board al so created a ninth seat on the plan ning board and appointed Alan Lewis to fill it. 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The other change involves a policy statement in the plan which says Holdcn Beach wouldn't object to a jetty at the cast end of the island, which has experienced ero sion damage in recent years. Rhett said the policy must be deleted from die plan because it's contrary to state regulations against erosion control structures liiat "harden" the beach. Despite Rhett's recommendations, Holdcn Reach Commissioners refused to make the suggested changes at a Jan. 22 meeting. They decided instead to send Parker to the CRC meeting with a letter from the board supporting the ver sion of the plan adopted in December. The CRC subsequently rejected the plan and sent it back to the town for revisions. Land Use Plan Changes Schools Make Case For Building Plan (Continued From Page 1-A) William Turner, assistant superinten dent for auxiliary services, who pre sented the plan. "We would like having both cake and ice cream," he said, in advanc ing the need for both school con struction and the new ccntral office. Holdcn told the school system commissioners will "he absorbing all the information you've presented between now and budget prepara tion time," with no action taken Tuesday night. Adopted bv the school board in December, the plan calls for the fol lowing to be constructed, ideally over a five-year timetable: ?A new cafeteria and kitchen wing at Sou tii port Elementary, delayed one year already, with renovation of the old kitchen into classroom space; ?New ccntral office at the county government center; ?Nine teaching stations, administra tion area and teacher support area for West Brunswick High School / 1 i L- thn r*rr-\i <?*<"? rvw?nl l\r rnmnlotnH v,.Ftv n.v pvjvw IWxJ Zl.j VV.WpIvitu at South Brunswick High), with similar expansion later of North Brunswick High. ?New elementary schools in the northern and western attendance ar eas, to house 600 students each; ?Eight leaching stations, special ed ucation facilities and resource room for South Brunswick Middle. While other county agencies made the move from Southport approximay 15 years ago, the school board has continued to operate in cramped quarters in the former county nurs ing home on N.C. 133-N.C. 87 near Southport, with personnel overflow ing into five trailers. Filing Opens Monday For County Offices (Continued From Page 1-A) Congress only and end al the same lime as filing for local offices ? at noon March 2, and all primaries would be held at the usual time, May 5. However, if the General Assem bly has not heard from the Justice Department by the 15th, said Red wine. the scenario changes signifi cantly. At that point, the primaries for House, Senate and U.S. Con gress would be delayed and held separately from those for other of fices because of the timeline if drafting and gaining approval of new district plans becomes neces sary. At present Rcdwine is holding to his prediction that the plans adopted by the legislature stand a 50-50 chance of approval. "We did everything they told us when the rejected it the first time. If it (the decision) goes on the merits of what we did in respect to what they asked for, then it should be ap proved," he said. "But you have to factor in the political aspect." He said Tuesday that Assistant U.S. Attorney General John Dunne had advised Monday that his staff was reviewing the plans and cxpcct ed to arrive at a recommendation by Tuesday or Wednesday. "It should be soon," said Red wine. "We thought it would be sooner than this." The Justice Department rejected the first plans because, it said, the new lines weaken minority voting strength. It recommended creation f^wSCHOlCP Fall and Winter Clearance 25%-50% OFF Great gifts for your Valentine. TTirby ??il Company. 754-5000 Coastal Plaza, Shallotte Town board members indicated Monday night thai ihey arc now willing to make the proposed changes in order lo gel the plan approved. "Our intent has never been changed," Commissioner Sid Swans said. "It's just the verbiage, so 1 don't sec any problem with it." Parker said Monday he expects to have the changes ready for the town board's Feb. 17 workshop. Commissioners could then hold a public hearing on the proposals and adopt the changes at their March 18 meeting. The CRC could give final certification for the plan when it meets March 25-27 at Wrighlsville Beach. Holden Beach officials have been working on the land use plan update since the fall of 1989. Other Business After the meeting, Holdcn said he has questions about some of the items, but understands the need for at least some of the projects, includ ing work at Southport Elementary and a new central office. "It's terrible," he said of the schools' ccntral officc facility. As part of the presentation. Superintendent P.R. Hankins re viewed reorganization of the ccntral officc staff, programs and directions in school curriculum and communi ty partnerships, and the system's re cent report card. While making progress, he said the school system knows it needs to make more improvements. "But we are a people business and change takes time and persistence in work ing to meet your goals," he noted. As for the central office, he said, "We're pretty crowded. ..but we're a happy bunch trying to get the job done." Schools Finance Officer Rudi Fallon said that the school board plans to submit its budget proposal fnr ihp next nsca! year !o cornmis sioners by April 15, and would be requesting more help with energy costs since school system allocations from the state in that area will be re duced "to almost nothing" next year after being halved this year. School board members Polly Russ and Yvonne Bright will be working with Ms. Fallon on the bud get committee this year. Other Business In other business commissioners: ?Set two public hearings for Monday, Feb. 17. At 5:30 p.m. the board will hear comments on a pro posed noise ordinance for the unin corporated areas of the county, and of several minority districts, with particular attention to southeastern North Carolina. Most candidates for state legisla ture and Congress, including him self, said Redwine, would greatly prefer having their primary at the same lime as that held for local of fices. While delaying the regular primary is still an option, he said it's unlikely. "It's pretty well set that the locals will have their election at their regu lar time," said Redwine. THE BRUNSWICK$flACON Established Nov. 1, 1962 Telephone 754-6890 Published Every Thursday At 4709 Main Street Shalloue, N.C. 2H459 SUBSCRIPTION RATES IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY One Year S10.36 Six Months S5.55 ELSEWHERE IN NORTH CAROLINA One Year S 14.86 Six Months S7.90 ELSEWHERE IN U.S.A. One Year SI 5.95 Six Months $8.35 Second class postage paid at Shallolte, N.C. 28459. USPS 777 780. Postmaster, send address changes to: P.O. Box 2558, Shallolte, N.C. 28459-2558 COMPLETE INTERIOR DECORATING SERVICE ?Carpet ?Vinyl ?Ceramic Tile ?Window Treatments ?Wallcoverings Ruby Floyd Hwy. 904. #3 Seaside North 579-6091 BtyVSWC* *ACON in other busir.es:; Monday, commissioners: ?Met in executive session for 30 minutes to discuss le gal and personnel matters. Mayor Wally Auslcy said commissioners authorized Town Attorney Ken Campbell to lake action on a pending legal matter. Both the mayor and attorney declined to discuss details. ?Took no action on a request from Jim Lowell, president Of the Greater lloldcn Beach Merchants Association, to pay rent on a billboard advertising the beach. Lowell saul the sign off U.S. 17 near Mt. Pisgah Church Road would cost $600 per month if it's rented for three years ?Agreed to use Robert's Rules of Order as a guideline for parliamentary procedure during board meetings. ?Asked Parker to get more information on a proposed land donation to the town. The property is loeated on Hillside Drive. at 6:30 p.m., comments on a plan by the Brunswick County Public Housing Agency for a housing reha bilitation program using federal community rcvitalization money. Both will be held in commissioners' chambers at the government center. ?Agreed to sell solid waste system equipment to Waste Industries Inc. for its bid pricc of just over S153.(XX), there being no upset bids rcccived, with delivery March 1. ?Slated an auction of surplus county property, including solid waste col lection equipment not sold to Waste Industries, for Saturday, March 14, at the county government center. ?Acccpted into the county water system lines in Bent Tree Plantation Gate 4 and approved three routine budget amendments. ?Approved the hiring of Joseph S. Hill & Associates engineering firm in Wilmington as consulting engi neer for the Shallotte Point SAD wa ter project. ?Awarded a contract for 9 11 emer gency system communication con soles to the low hirlHrr Communications Specialists Co. of Wilmington, for a total of S277, 70S including bid options. The equip ment is to be installed and in opera tion at the Bolivia center and at backup locations in Southport and Long Bcach no later than April 1. Other bids (excluding options) were Wilmington Communications Inc., S295.398.85, and Motorola, S362.687. ?Agreed wiLh Chairman Kelly Holden it would be a "good idea" to talk with Horry County, S.C., offi cials about the possibility of a lap near the state line that would allow cither of the two counties to supply Thursday Nights ? Doors Open 6:15 pm at Calabash VFW Post 7288 Carter R<?, Trader's Village, Calabash, 579-3577 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Games begin at 7:30 PM Minimum "Buy In" $5.00 Minimum Pay Out $600.00 Snacks Available - No Children under 12 RICK'S SPOTLIGHT SPECIAL FOR CABIN FEVER CHOICENTER" Wayne Culbertson, RHS ^A"n Brown. RHS HOMES BY ANN Hwy. 17 N.. Shallotte, 754-5147 Clean, Dependable <V: Trucks , Priced Right! RICK EDWARDS Pontiac-Buick-Chrysler-Plymouth- Dodge Chevrolet-Geo HWY. 13ot - WHITEVILLE 919-642-3153 ? Only 30 minutes from Shallotte '9 1 Chevrolet Liimina APV Van The perfect family transportation! the other with water In an emergen cy situation. Holdcn said he thought it would be a good thing to do since a Brunswick County water line is being extended to widiin a mile of the state border. ?Voted to temporarily transfer S3(),(XX) to the account of the Southeast Sanitation District (in the Long Bcach Road/N.C. 211 area near Southport) to provide start-up funds and speed installation of sew er lines, as requested by Commissioner Gene Pinkerion. The district is to return the money within three days of icccivin^ a federal grant it lias been awarded. The mon ey is expected to arrive in March or April. Commissioner Donald Shaw voted against the measure. ?Approved all but one road name change of those subject to a public hearing just prior to Tuesday's meet ing, as follows: Horse Branch Rd. S.W. to Ocean View Dr. S.W.; Wcstwood Drive S.W. to Sunset Lakes Blvd. S.W., Woodgatc Lane S.W. to Osprcy Drive S.W., Oyster CtMc I jinr S W to Hiigurnol .St S.W., Bryant Road N.E. to Bryant Hankins Rd. N.E.. At Pinkcrton's re quest the board tabled consideration of a change in Sunset Lakes Blvd. S.W. pending clarification. ?Approved the linai resolution and financing documents for the Phase III water system, clearing the way for the county to price and sell cer tificates of participation on the bond market. ?Approved forwarding of S.R. 2 road petition to the N.C. Department of Transportation asking for McLamb Avenue, Holiday Acres subdivision, to be added to the state secondary road system.
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