{"id":11445,"date":"2023-04-19T13:04:25","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T17:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holden.me\/?p=11445"},"modified":"2023-06-04T13:05:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-04T17:05:29","slug":"poa-newsletter-april-19-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holden.me\/2023\/04\/19\/poa-newsletter-april-19-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"POA Newsletter: April 19, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Board of Commissioners’ Meeting Follow Up April 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023 – 5:00 P.M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.    Invocation 

2.    Call to Order\/ Welcome

3.    Pledge of Allegiance

4.    Agenda Approval Approved as amended.  Amended to flip the order of #7 and #8 and added #13A. 

5.    Approval of Minutes Approved as written.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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a.     Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 13, 2023<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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b.     Minutes of the Regular Meeting\/Public Hearing of March 14, 2023
c.     Minutes of the Special Meeting of March 27, 2023<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

6.    Public Comments on Agenda Items Brent Shaver spoke on #15 trailered restrooms.  He would like to know when they would be used and for how long.

7.    Discussion and Possible Award of Contract for Roadway Work (Tide Ridge Drive, Pointe West Drive and Ranger Street) \u2013 Public Works Director Clemmons Approved unanimously for $126,000.

8.    Discussion and Possible Action on Agreement for Stormwater Management & Consulting Services between the Town and McGill Associates \u2013 Public Works Director Clemmons  Approved unanimously for $131,200 for a Stormwater Plan.

9.    Police Report \u2013 Chief Dixon Saw an increase in parking problems with people parking illegally \u2013 not paid parking.  They are down an officer on a long-term basis.  In the process of hiring another officer.  He reminded everyone about the laws and safety issues of Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs).

10. Inspections Department Report \u2013 Inspections Director Evans 358 total permits in process.  191 OBW has been condemned and he hopes to have it removed soon.  There are problems with floating docks in the canals.  Plans to set a pier head line with input from the Planning and Zoning Board. 

11. Discussion and Possible Action on Sending a Potential Stormwater Management Percentage Increase to the Planning & Zoning Board for Review \u2013 Inspections Director Evans Currently impervious surface at 30%, proposing increase to 40%.  Some towns have a higher impervious percentage.  Approved unanimously to be sent to the Planning and Zoning Board.

12. Discussion and Possible Action on Facility Condition Inspection Checklist for Town-Owned Properties and Facilities \u2013 Inspections Director Evans The draft list has been created. 

13. Discussion and Possible Action on Parcourse Fitness Trail Area \u2013 Commissioner Murdock Approximately half of the course has been removed due to erosion.  The area has been delineated and a retaining wall could be added in a few months when the maps are verified. 
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13A.  Water Resources Development Grant.  The Lockwood Folly Inlet is in a critically unsafe condition.  The Corps says they can\u2019t dredge it.  The Town has a Shallow Draft Permit it can use and has contacted Dare County about using their Miss Katie<\/em> dredge.  The cost would be $850,500. A state grant can be applied for that would cover 75% with $212,625 being our part.  Brunswick County could help with 25% local share.  Ordinance 23-09 was approved unanimously to move forward with the dredging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Discussion and Possible Action on CAMA Contract for the Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Grant (Hatteras Ramp and Access) \u2013 Assistant Town Manager Ferguson This is the matching grant for the Hatteras Ramp and ADA walkway at the Pier.  Approved unanimously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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a.     Ordinance 23-08, An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 22-14, The Revenues and Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022 \u2013 2023 (Amendment No. 14)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

15. Discussion and Possible Action on Purchasing Trailer Bathrooms for Use on Town-Owned Properties \u2013 Commissioner Murdock Other beaches have nicer restrooms facilities.  Ours are \u201cfilthy and disgusting\u201d.  These trailers would be hooked into the Town\u2019s water and sewer system.  They are air conditioned and ADA compliant.  At a minimum these could be at the Pier and possibly the East End.  Motion to have Town procure at least one bathroom that can hook up to sewer and water for up to $100,000.  Carried unanimously.
 16. Discussion and Possible Action on Plan for 796 Ocean Boulevard West \u2013 Commissioner Dyer Would like to move forward in phases on the project with bathrooms, showers and handicapped facilities for this facility.  By agreement, they will discuss this during the budget workshop.

17. Discussion and Possible Action on Rooftop Lease Agreement between the Town and Dish Wireless \u2013 Public Works Director Clemmons  Motion to ask for $2000\/month for one year for use of water tower mounting.  Unanimously approved.

18. Discussion and Possible Action on Process for Filling Vacant Commissioner Position \u2013 Commissioner Murdock Commissioner Murdock made a motion to fill the vacant seat.  There was no second, so no action taken.  Seat will apparently remain vacant until December after November elections. 

19. Discussion and Possible Action on Joining the North Carolina Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (North Carolina CLASS) \u2013 Finance Officer McRainey Approved unanimously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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a.     Resolution 23-08, Resolution to Participate in NC CLASS<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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b.     Joinder Agreement to Interlocal Agreement<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

20. Discussion on the Possibility of Having the HB Seal on All Town-Owned Vehicles Other Than Unmarked Police Cars \u2013 Mayor Pro Tem Smith Motion passed unanimously.

21. Public Comments on General Items<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7      Ryan Pascal, Sailfish Dr.  Discussed the plan for development of Sailfish Park.  He is concerned about traffic and other detriments.  Town plans to get responses at the Concerts, which is not representative.
\u00b7      Carol Moneypenny, Sailfish Dr. – Regarding Sailfish Park, she has lived in the area for a long time, neighbors want it to be left as it is.  Undesirable actions already occur at the park, there are no buffers between property owners and parking.  Drug and alcohol use is a problem.  There are no sidewalks on Sailfish.  Wants the area to be natural and preserved.
\u00b7      Rick McInturf  – item regarding #15 trailer bathrooms.  Consider leasing them and look for pre-attached ADA ramps.
\u00b7      Marty Arrowood thanked town staff for the Easter Egg Hunt.
\u00b7      Tom Myers, HBPOA President – Property owners on Sailfish are concerned about their properties.  Please give the opinions of Sailfish owners the weight they deserve.
\u00b7      Chad Hock \u2013 Works with internet surveys.  The Town\u2019s survey is not accurate.  Send out a survey via the waterbill.  Have the rental agencies ask their actual renters to get a more accurate response. 
\u00b7      Rick Paarfus \u2013 would like to see the park stay natural.  A lot of the park is in the Corps easement and anything put there could be removed at any time.  The Park is currently meeting the community\u2019s needs.  The Town has a lot of projects going on and this is not a must-do item. Also concerned about online surveys.  Regarding the canals, we are getting bigger boats.  His dock is permitted and he hopes it will not need to be changed.  On the inlet, it is unclear if Oak Island is helping pay for dredging or not.
\u00b7      Steve Moneypenny \u2013 leave the park as is.  It has been a wonderful park for many years.
\u00b7      Sandra Fidel \u2013 Safety is an issue.  Nighttime activity is already an issue.  Other things are on the Town\u2019s plate.  The trailer bathrooms are a great idea.  Please leave Sailfish alone.
\u00b7      Brent Shaver \u2013 The park is good as it is, and enjoyed by old and young.  Sailfish park doesn\u2019t need changes.
\u00b7      Debra Fish \u2013 Encouraged the Commissioners to understand what the beauty is on Sailfish.  People walk down the middle of street because there are no sidewalks.  Increased traffic will make it more dangerous.  Photographers take photos of the sunset.  Don\u2019t want to see the traffic increase.  Need to look at the whole Parks and Rec study again because it was approved without much public attention due to Covid. 

22. Town Manager\u2019s Report Budget workshop is Thursday, April 20 at 5:30pm.  Brunswick County is considering cutting off the sewer system if a storm surge is projected greater than 4\u2019 \u2013 almost all our storms.  The new Bike path costs came in.  It will be an additional $100,000 for the Town\u2019s portion.  Construction to start after Labor Day \u201823 and be finished by Memorial Day \u201924.

23. Mayor\u2019s Comments There are Hearing signs at Block Q that need to be removed. Budget Meeting is Thursday, he won\u2019t be there.  Has had phone calls about Sailfish.  None in support.  The No Wake Zone around the bridge, it is already worse this year.  He asks the Town to follow up on placing buoys in the No Wake zone.  The Girl Scouts Bicycle Event was very positive.  Commissioner Smith and Chief Dixon went with him to the Hurricane conference. 

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

Commissioner Smith –  Drugs are becoming an issue everywhere.  He found drug paraphernalia at his neighbor\u2019s home.   Would like the Sailfish Park to have a bathroom.  The Police have not had a problem reported there.  Signage is coming about hours.  Residents need to call 911 if people are there after hours.  He went to the Hurricane Conference.  Floating docks are an issue.  Days at the Docks is coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commissioner Murdock \u2013 Has lived on Sailfish and knows the issues.  Keep Officer Conley in your prayers.  HBBC is going to host their Plant Sale at his business again (April 28 and 29).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commissioner Dyer \u2013 Good to hear remarks.  Thanks to the staff on the inlet work and the Easter Egg Hunt.  She is looking forward to a safe summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commissioner Arnold \u2013 He appreciates the natural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commissioner Smith \u2013 thanked the Merchants Association for the donated AEDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mayor Holden \u2013 The Chapel is offering training on AEDs.  Contact Deneesa at the Chapel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. Closed Session Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3), Consult with the Attorney \u2013 Mayor Pro Tem Smith <\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. Adjournment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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