Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff to Engage in Value Engineering to Reduce
Scope of Work on Pier and Rebid the Project – Commissioners Smith & Dyer MotionFailed 2-3 with Smith and Dyer voting Yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discussion and Possible Action on a Public Input Session for the Pier Property \u2013 Mayor Pro Tem Myers and Commissioner Thomas Motion to schedule a public input session passed unanimously. Tentatively scheduled for February 29 at 5:00 PM.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
14. Discussion and Possible Action on Block Q \u2013 Mayor Pro Tem Myers and Commissioner Thomas Motion to send Block Q Project to Parks and Rec Board for input. Motion amended to include boat trailer and car parking as an option. Passed 3-2 with Smith and Dyer voting No.
15. Discussion and Possible Action on the Holden Beach Pavilion \u2013 Mayor Pro Tem Myers and Commissioner Paarfus Motion to have Right Angle come and re-evaluate the pavilion for safety. In discussion, the concern of not being able to have the Summer Concerts was brought up. Passed 3-2 with Smith and Dyer voting no.
16. Audit Committee Items \u2013 Town Clerk Finnell
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Discussion and Appointment of Commissioner to Serve on the Audit Committee Tom Myers appointed by acclamation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Discussion and Possible Selection of Members to Fill Vacancies on the Audit Committee Tim Throndson and Mary Vail Ware were appointed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
17. Discussion and Possible Approval of Resolution 24-01, Resolution Approving Truist Signature Card \u2013 Town Manager Hewett Passed unanimously.
18. Public Comments on General Items<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00b7 Ryan Williams spoke with DOT and Wildlife and they mentioned road closures and foot traffic could be a problem near the Boat Ramp.
\u00b7 Will Carter recommended concrete because it will last as opposed to wood. Also thinks the pavilion could be stabilized with cables.
\u00b7 Marti Arrowood \u2013 East end needs many more trash cans.
\u00b7 Gina Martin \u2013 Concerned the Town Charter has been amended and is not on the Town website. Town Clerk Finnell assured her it was.
\u00b7 Phil Caldwell \u2013 would like the Commissioners to be more sensitive to each other.
\u00b7 Laura Smith, Supply, NC \u2013 wants the pier opened because it hurts her business when closed.
\u00b7 John Pierce – Wants a pier soon, either repaired or new.
\u00b7 Jeremy Ridenhour – Wants the pier fixed before hurricane season.
19. Town Manager\u2019s Report
\u00b7 Recognized employees Carey Redwine (Building Level 1 Certification), Daniel McRainey (NC Government Finance Officer Certification), and Christy Ferguson (appointed to the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) Governmental Affairs Committee.)
\u00b7 The Sewer Lift Station grants are still in process. The $2M appropriated by the state has been applied for. The plan is to combine these funds with the EPA grant to cover the upfit cost of the station at Greensboro Street.
\u00b7 Corps CSRM Study state grants of $750,000 to cover portion of Town\u2019s study have been applied for. Along with pending federal Disaster Relief Act funding the Town may not need to contribute further.
\u00b7 The canal dredging in Harbor Acres is moving ahead. With grants, the cost to the Harbor Acres Fund will be $86K. He anticipates grant and bid acceptance at the meeting February 7th<\/sup> or 14th<\/sup>.
\u00b7 The meeting with the Corps about stormwater was postponed. The plan is to ask for federal funds for the project.
\u00b7 The Ocean Blvd. resurfacing and bike lane project is moving ahead. The contractor is wrapping up stormwater and mailbox relocations this week. Heavy equipment is expected this week. Still scheduled for Memorial Day completion.
\u00b7 The Town met with State Wildlife Commission about the Boat Ramp. They are initiating a renovation with completion in possibly two years \u2013 the proposed changes are unknown. The Town Manager shared his concerns about the ramp use and parking and the impact of boat trailers\/vehicles parking on the slope adjacent to the pavilion. He also gave them a site visit of the County-owned property across the waterway as a candidate for a larger facility.
\u00b7 Tires were removed again by the Dept of Marine Fisheries. He has concerns about the artificial reef shedding the tires and the impact on our sand resources.
20. Mayor\u2019s Comments Thanks to Rick Green for his service. The Causeway plan is available for review. This has nothing to do with HB, but County has asked if Town would like to make comments. If formally requested the Town may need to respond.
21. Board of Commissioners\u2019 Comments<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u00b7 Commissioner Myers noted that insurance rates are proposed to increase and encouraged all to share their comments. Mayor Holden sent a blast with the information.
\u00b7 Commissioner Thomas noted that the League of Municipalities had many attorneys at the recent training. She thanked all who volunteered for the Audit Committee.
\u00b7 Commissioner Smith shared that the Pier won\u2019t be ready this summer and Block Q also won\u2019t happen. He likes all the participation and appreciates staff.
\u00b7 Commissioner Paarfus appreciates people coming, and offered congrats to staff. He noted that serving on the Pier Committee will require a lot of time and effort.
\u00b7 Commissioner Dyer appreciates the input and offered congratulations to staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22. Adjournment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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