{"id":10170,"date":"2023-01-18T10:52:08","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T15:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holden.me\/?p=10170"},"modified":"2023-02-19T17:36:47","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T22:36:47","slug":"poa-newsletter-january-18-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holden.me\/2023\/01\/18\/poa-newsletter-january-18-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"POA Newsletter: January 18, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/holdenbeachpoa.wildapricot.org\/EmailTracker\/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=OsjSXes745743EaCYfj4P9luighPWIM5VsaUTaNPlaZLQDs%2byLG6NT6wZtWOymeF77sIYQhfem6WwVgRZvmMEXgh8rybq66iX%2fALAk6shZs%3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here&nbsp;<\/a>for Meeting Packet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/holdenbeachpoa.wildapricot.org\/EmailTracker\/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=aZP%2fn%2bS2xI9noOzSxQVpmdwIlr3lpu8vsS%2bJXe1cs40W0libLPtsQPQhMY4NimoJaPkzmuDmI3wlvIviXlfj4E8e%2fKR5YKn%2fTgomxamrypY%3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here<\/a>&nbsp;for Meeting Audio<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TOWN OF HOLDEN BEACH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS\u2019 REGULAR MEETING<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HOLDEN BEACH TOWN HALL \u2013 PUBLIC ASSEMBLY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023 &#8211; 5:00 P.M.<br>1. Invocation&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Call to Order\/ Welcome&nbsp;Commissioner Arnold was not in attendance.<br>3.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pledge of Allegiance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agenda Approval&nbsp;Approved unanimously.<br>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Approval of Minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Public Comments on Agenda Items<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Jim Bauer spoke on the Town-owned sewer house at 796 OBW and encouraged the board to sell it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phil Caldwell spoke in favor of paid parking but suggested designating some free spots and making trailer parking free.&nbsp; He also felt property owners should not be charged to park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More public comments are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/holdenbeachpoa.wildapricot.org\/EmailTracker\/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=06JbbwI2VyT5n%2bzMKcvh%2bvKIpYA6b7WJGpcLvA2gHwvwMccOmeQPY%2fjyXoMYlasqh1kpSFU6EEpULRQymSbq%2bUTbY3a%2bps1YurnVa06bGHg%3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">available on the Town\u2019s website here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Update on Bulkheads &#8211; Shane Lippard, Right Angle Engineering (Commissioner Murdock)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/holdenbeachpoa.wildapricot.org\/EmailTracker\/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=n%2fWsqRakMWI%2blJRwdK6oxm7ShZCEo8E%2b0tn0oLKyexVS7GK5hYkR4fEXesl7Jub0Dylv0kk%2fji%2bE9LrT6MeYJPPOclmlvff99JIA71N8lQs%3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for Parking Lot #1 drawing<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/holdenbeachpoa.wildapricot.org\/EmailTracker\/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=6WG7XBrVf79%2b9T%2bQx3mXptPfMcO2idfMzafPD0%2fAXY%2b36u%2fUpqLjsKuz9JwMOaz4sndNzlRCh7uYb%2fK78fgCnfKt6%2f48K1hA7onTHfv9qUs%3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for Parking Lot #2 drawing<\/a>&nbsp;Mr. Lippard will bring back which kind of CAMA permit is needed and how long it is good for, to be discussed next month.&nbsp; Cost of bulkheads alone would be around $300,000.&nbsp; Concerns expressed that citizens don\u2019t want it, want the area left green.&nbsp; It is unclear how many spots would be provided.&nbsp; Concerns about the land eroding which was disputed. Stated that the parking might be needed if a Corps project was ever approved.<br><br>8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discussion and Possible Action on Delineation of Parcourse Area \u2013 Commissioner Murdock&nbsp;Voted unanimously to have the Par Course area wetlands delineated.&nbsp; Bulkheads needed to protect from erosion.<br><br>9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discussion and Possible Approval of Resolution 23-01, Resolution Declaring Cost and Ordering Preparation of Preliminary Assessment Roll and Setting Time and Place for Public Hearing on Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Improvement of Seagull Drive \u2013 Town Clerk Finnell&nbsp;Public Hearing set for March 14 at 5:00PM as the next step in assessments for the paving.<br><br>10. Discussion and Possible Action on 796 Ocean Boulevard West Preliminary Plans \u2013 David Wood, David Wood Inc. Home Designs (Assistant Town Manager Ferguson)&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/holdenbeachpoa.wildapricot.org\/EmailTracker\/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=Rtcn1HeylnwKlL68%2bEZTpTikUDk2QTZ1owX%2fOMeTSQWLrOA%2fhLkCOP4xJYIUkuMgH0dfB8upjoj%2b%2bmhSZqhBKsWIuFttHFnQkP3OkSBtskU%3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for plans.<\/a>&nbsp;Agreed there are no funds to develop into a community center at this time.&nbsp; Voted to have architect add external wash-off showers to plans.&nbsp; Plans to rent home as a vacation rental until converting it to a community center\/event rental facility complicated by new A\/C units being needed now and commercial units and new ductwork needed for a community center.&nbsp; Parking is also an issue.<br><br>11. Request from the Tri-Beach Fire Department to Upgrade Station #2 on Holden Beach \u2013 Fire Chief Doug Todd (Town Manager Hewett)&nbsp;Tri-Beach has seen an increase in calls and would like to staff the station 24-7-365.&nbsp; The station does not have a kitchen or sleeping area.&nbsp; Unclear if station can be relocated.&nbsp; Suggested a small group of Staff and Commissioners meet with Fire Department.&nbsp; No action taken.<br><br>12. Police Report \u2013 Lieutenant Dilworth&nbsp;&nbsp;Typical calls for this time of year.&nbsp; Had a large number of calls due to freeze and broken pipes.<br><br>13. Inspections Department Report \u2013 Inspections Director&nbsp;Evans New homes have picked up again \u2013 40 under construction.&nbsp; The department remains busy.<br><br>14. Discussion and Possible Action on Response to Parking Program Tasker \u2013 Town Manager Hewett&nbsp;&nbsp;Went through list item by item.&nbsp;<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Boat trailers without tags would be handled per proposal.<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24-Hour Right of Way parking \u2013 not an issue.<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Festival Parking \u2013 free, already addressed.<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Free Pass for Owners \u2013 will evaluate next year.&nbsp; No change.<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revenue Breakdown \u2013 provided in meeting packet.<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Fee increase \u2013 voted to raise rates to $4\/hour, $20\/day, $80\/week, $150\/year.&nbsp; $300 for boat trailer and vehicle. &nbsp;Some would like to reduce boat and trailer parking costs in the future.<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Paid Parking Dates \u2013 will remain the same April thru October.<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Signage \u2013 will allow Otto to place as needed after consultation with Staff.<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Unauthorized Right-of-Way Parking \u2013 currently complaint based. Will remain the same<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Street by Street Review \u2013 will ask vendor to work with Police to make sure all signage is ready for season.&nbsp; \u201cNo parking here to corner\u201d signs would be removed because they are confusing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposed Budget\/Quarterly Meeting Schedule \u2013 Town Manager Hewett&nbsp;Approved unanimously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16. Discussion and Possible Action on Setting Board of Commissioners\u2019 Objectives for Fiscal Year 2023 -2024 \u2013 Commissioner Kwiatkowski&nbsp;Commissioners will use last years approved objectives and add new ones in preparation for budget meetings.&nbsp;<br>17. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposals Received in Response to the Town\u2019s Request for Qualifications for Water System Asset Inventory and Assessment \u2013 Public Works Director Clemmons&nbsp;Green Engineering was selected and will be asked to bring back a proposal.<br><br>18. Discussion and Possible Action on Items Necessary to Implement Recommended Changes to Personnel Pay Plan \u2013 Town Manager Hewett&nbsp;&nbsp;Approved unanimously.&nbsp; Town Manager will no longer be Finance Officer.&nbsp; Salary adjustments result in most employees getting a raise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorization of New Position \u2013 Finance Officer<br>b.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Classification and Pay Plan<br>c.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salary Adjustments<br>d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ordinance 23-01, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 22-14, The Revenues and<br>Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022 \u2013 2023 (Amendment No. 9)&nbsp;<br>e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Town Manager Contract Amendment<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>19. Discussion and Possible Action on Establishing a Regular Schedule for a Facility Condition Inspection of Town-Owned Properties and Facilities which are Primarily Used by the Public \u2013 Commissioner Kwiatkowski&nbsp;Agreed by consensus to have Town Manager prepare a list of facilities and equipment used by the public for the April meeting.<br><br>20. Discussion and Appointment of Commissioner to Serve on the Audit Committee \u2013 Town Clerk Finnell&nbsp;Commissioner Kwiatkowski will serve again this year.<br><br>21. Public Comments on General Items&nbsp;None.<br><br>22. Town Manager\u2019s Report<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gave a quarterly budget report \u2013 everything in good shape, assessment is \u201cnormal\u201d.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/holdenbeachpoa.wildapricot.org\/EmailTracker\/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=emAsK0Tn5dlnMl3vdl2RQhTy70GLESPpMlkVIauOERkQpw0C1R%2fqkbod7JmpkofUBSc1w%2f4kKpfOGUY3kDIN%2f9y7NwSrgTRn9R2V4snYzdQ%3d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for slides<\/a>.<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Federal budget passed. Earmarks of $3.8M for HB, including $1M for Corps\u2019 portion of study.&nbsp;<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Still awaiting final inspection from FEMA, sent in the further required paperwork.&nbsp;<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bike Path \u2013 bid being prepared.&nbsp; Work would be completed September \u201923 to Memorial Day \u201924.&nbsp; Second appraisal for Pier for PARTF grant is coming.&nbsp; Final plan review at February meeting.&nbsp;<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Block Q awaiting site plan revisions at February meeting.&nbsp;<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doing canal dredging survey \u2013 will be in budget for upcoming year.&nbsp; We don\u2019t have a place to put the spoils.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23. Mayor\u2019s Comments&nbsp;Commented that there was a lot of activity under the bridge and reminded property owners to be mindful of winterizing docks and showers because it creates a lot of work for the Town.&nbsp;24. Board of Commissioners\u2019 Comments<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commissioner Smith \u2013 looking forward to Pier and Block Q preliminary plans next month, wants to solicit grants.<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commissioner Murdock \u2013 appreciates staff and is excited about things coming.<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commissioner Dyer \u2013 Glad to see the staff raises in place, happy New Year.<br>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Commissioner Kwiatkowski \u2013 encouraged the public to attend or listen to the budget meetings.&nbsp; Lots of items in the planning stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25. Closed Session Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3), Consult with the Attorney&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>26. Adjournment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Click Here&nbsp;for Meeting Packet Click Here&nbsp;for Meeting Audio TOWN OF HOLDEN BEACH BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS\u2019 REGULAR MEETING HOLDEN BEACH TOWN HALL \u2013 PUBLIC ASSEMBLY TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023 &#8211; 5:00 P.M.1. Invocation&nbsp; 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Call to Order\/ Welcome&nbsp;Commissioner Arnold was not in attendance.3.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pledge of Allegiance 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Agenda Approval&nbsp;Approved unanimously.5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Approval of Minutes 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Public [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10232,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"image","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[199],"tags":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/holden.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/HBPOA-Sticker-jpg.webp?fit=1550%2C1086&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/holden.me\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10170"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/holden.me\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/holden.me\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holden.me\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holden.me\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10170"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/holden.me\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10170\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10171,"href":"https:\/\/holden.me\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10170\/revisions\/10171"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holden.me\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10232"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/holden.me\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10170"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holden.me\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10170"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/holden.me\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}