{"id":10919,"date":"2023-03-14T09:49:47","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T13:49:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holden.me\/?p=10919"},"modified":"2023-03-21T09:51:16","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T13:51:16","slug":"poa-newsletter-march-14-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holden.me\/2023\/03\/14\/poa-newsletter-march-14-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"POA Newsletter: March 14, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Follow Up<\/strong>
March 14, 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Click here for Meeting Packet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to listen to meeting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TOWN OF HOLDEN BEACH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS\u2019 REGULAR MEETING\/PUBLIC HEARING<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOLDEN BEACH TOWN HALL \u2013 PUBLIC ASSEMBLY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING: Preliminary Assessment Roll for the Improvement of Seagull Drive\u00a0Penny Nobles, 1100 OBW spoke.\u00a0 She owns a lot along OBW and Seagull meaning she will pay for 100\u2019 of frontage, which she deems excessive.\u00a0 \u00a0Katy Lippard, 118 Sea Gull was disappointed that the price had increased significantly from the estimate they had been given.\u00a0

REGULAR MEETING:

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Invocation\u00a0

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Call to Order\/ Welcome

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Pledge of Allegiance

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Agenda Approval\u00a0Moved #8 to 19A.\u00a0 Approved as amended.

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Approval of Minutes\u00a0All approved unanimously.
a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 16, 2023
b.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 21, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Public Comments on Agenda Items\u00a0No comments.

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0American Flood Coalition \u2013 Tony McEwen, Carolinas Director (Mayor Holden)\u00a0Gave a presentation on\u00a0his organization<\/a>.
a.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Resolution 23-02, A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Holden Beach Providing for the Town of Holden Beach to Become a Member of the American Flood Coalition\u00a0Passed unanimously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8.    Police Report \u2013 Chief Dixon Moved to 19A.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a.     Presentation of Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Certificate to Officer Alyse Wade <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.    Inspections Department Report \u2013 Inspections Director Evans Work is picking up again.
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a.     Report on Coastal Resources Commission Meeting Discussed the CRC meeting.  The Inlet Hazard Areas (IHAs) will be discussed again at upcoming CRC meetings.  The changes being discussed now allow 2000sf total area instead of 1000sf footprint.  The CRC now requires two growing seasons before vegetation can be considered stable.  Beach mats were discussed; mats can go out to the vegetation line, to go further out other agencies must be consulted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Discussion and Possible Approval of Resolution 23-04, Resolution Confirming Assessment Roll and Levying Assessments on Seagull Drive Property Owners \u2013 Town Clerk Finnell  Referred to comment posted online<\/a>asking for six months to pay.  The actual assessment sent to residents increased significantly from the estimate.  The Commissioners are unable to change the law which does not allow people to pay over time.  Motion passed unanimously.  The Town paid half,  $111,314.

11. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal from Bowman Murray Hemingway Architects for Next Phase of the Holden Beach Pier Project \u2013 Town Manager Hewett Representative did not appear and Commissioners and Town had just received the proposal and had not had time to review.  This item will be moved to the next meeting.

12. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal from Pinnacle Architecture for Next Phase of the Block Q Project <\/a>\u2013 Town Manager Hewett Approved unanimously.  Contract is for $55,000.

13. Discussion and Possible Approval of Contract Between the Town and Martin Starnes and Associates for Audit Services for Fiscal Year 2022 \u2013 2023 \u2013 Finance Officer McRainey  Passed 4-1 with Commissioner Kwiatkowski voting NO. Cost for the audit will be $35,475.

14. Discussion and Possible Action on Proposal from McGill Associates for Sailfish Park Site-Specific Master Plan \u2013 Assistant Town Manager Ferguson Passed unanimously.  Contract for the plan is $34,680.

15. Discussion and Possible Action on Contract for Improvements at the Town-Owned Property Located at 796 Ocean Boulevard West \u2013 Assistant Town Manager Ferguson
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a.     Ordinance 23-05, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 22-14, The Revenues and Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022 \u2013 2023 (Amendment No. 12) The contract for $48,000 for cosmetic repairs was approved 4-1 with Commissioner Dyer voting NO.  The vendor will be able to start 45 days after contracting and the work will take six weeks.  It has not been decided whether to rent the home or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Discussion and Possible Action on North Carolina Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Pre-Application Block Q\u2013 Assistant Town Manager Ferguson Approved unanimously applying for pre-application for $560,000 grant, our portion would be $140,000 for new restrooms and restroom parking.  There was a question on whether the whole parcel must be restricted for 25 years or if only the restroom portion can be obligated.

17. Discussion and Possible Action on Amending the Holden Beach Fee Schedule
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a.     Resolution 23-05, Resolution Amending the Holden Beach Fee Schedule \u2013 Public Works Director Clemmons Motion carried unanimously.b.     Resolution 23-06, Resolution Amending the Holden Beach Fee Schedule \u2013 Inspection Director Evans Motion carried unanimously with amendment to increase sidewalk fee to $2000 and the cost of a temporary CO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. Discussion and Possible Action on Ordinance 23-06, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 22-14, The Revenue and Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022 \u2013 2023 (Amendment No. 13, Parking Revenues) \u2013 Town Manager Hewett Motion carried unanimously.

19. Discussion and Possible Action on Ordinance 23-07, Ordinance Amending Holden Beach Code of Ordinances, Chapter 93: Junked Vehicles and Equipment \u2013 Inspections Director Evans Motion carried unanimously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19A.  Police report \u2013 (moved from #8 on the agenda)  Large increase in the number of parking violations due to shelling in 800 block.  Paid Parking will go into effect April 1.  Officer Wade was recognized for earning a Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. Public Comments on General Items No comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. Town Manager\u2019s Report Budget season is underway.  Next workshop is April 20 at 5:30PM.  The Town has asked for funding from the state and the federal government, as well as asked for legislative assistance for banning shark tournaments and implementing the IHAs.  Remaining $600K in FEMA reimbursements should be received soon. The nighttime egg hunt is April 7, registration is required and ends this Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. Mayor\u2019s Comments Next few weeks will be busy.  The first band will be Memorial Day Weekend.  Rentals are looking good this year.  He can\u2019t understand why the west end is being penalized so severely with the IHAs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. Board of Commissioners\u2019 Comments <\/p>\n\n\n\n