TOWN OF OCEAN ISLE BEACH

TOWN OF OCEAN ISLE BEACH

THREE WEST THIRD STREET

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

February 14, 2006

Public Hearing

MINUTES

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Mayor Debbie Smith Mayor Pro Tem C.D. Blythe

            Commissioner Richard Donovan           Commissioner D.B. Grantham
            Commissioner Dean Walters                 Commissioner Suzie Wooten
            Daisy Ivey, Town Administrator

OTHERS PRESENT:

4 Property Owners & Guests

Sarah Wilson, Brunswick Beacon

Steve Jones, Sun News

CALLED TO ORDER:

Mayor Smith called the public hearing to order and stated that the purpose of the public hearing was to hear comments regarding amendments to the subdivision ordinance. Mayor Smith stated that the proposed amendments are as follows:

1. Section 50

a) The deletion of the following definitions: Building set back line, local

road, minor collector, cu1-de-sac, local residential street, residential

collector street, local street.

b) The deletion of certain provisions within the definitions of density,

dwelling unit, and private street.

c) The addition of language to the definition of lot and private street.

2. The removal of certain sections from the subdivision ordinance which are duplicated in other sections to avoid confusion and also consider replacing language with numerical references. These sections include Section 50-6. Prerequisite to plat recordation; Section 50-11. General procedure for plat approval; and Section 50-16. Amendments.

3. A modification to Section 50-19 that states that the Board of Commissioners may provide for the appointment of a person to serve as the subdivision administrator, in lieu of requiring the appointment.

4. The request for rezoning of property between Winston-Salem & High Point Streets and notated as Parcel #244NI008 owned by Mr. John Reynolds and being Lot 8 Block 41 Section A at 406 E. First Street and Parcel #244NI009 owned by Mr. David M. Hill and being Lot 9 and the east half of Lot 10, Block 41 Section A at 404 E. First Street. Theses properties are presently zoned C-1 but adjoin and are contiguous with other properties that are zoned

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R-1. The recommended rezoning would change the current zoning from C-1 to R-1. Following the public hearing these matters will be addressed by the Board in open session. The Board may adopt the proposed changes and redirect the zoning map to be modified to demonstrate the zoning change.

5. The Board will consider amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance with regard to Section 50, Article II, Procedure for Review and Approval of Subdivision Plats in order to clarify the ordinance and to remove redundant language. The amendments also include the deletion and addition of specified language. The sections which will be considered for modification are as follows:

(a) Section 50-52 that will provide for the denomination of a specific reviewing body and replacing the word “article” with “chapter”.

(b) Section 50-53 which will provide specific section referral references in lieu of “this section” and the deletion of “minor subdivision” as term is defined within the definitions section, and the addition of the definition of Technical Review Committee (TRC) to Section 50-5, the committee to be appointed by the Board of Commissioners.

(c) Section 50-54 Requirements for rights of way, replacing “dwelling envelopes; and” with “building envelopes created by required setbacks”; requirements for review of the Planning Board and submission to said board at least three days prior to the meeting at which it may be reviewed; the ability to table a review in all sections referring to a review process and removing a procedure that the total review process not exceed 135 days; replacing the requirement that the Board of Commissioners transmit the final plat to the Planning Board at least seven days prior with three days prior; removing the scale requirement for map recordation; adding the requirement that the final plat shall meet the specifications in Section 50-58; and the addition of a procedure whereby the Planning Board may table their review of the proposal.

(d) Section 50-55 replace “dwelling envelopes; and” with “Building envelopes created by required setbacks”; require that copies of the sketch plan be submitted and included in the Planning Board packets; require that the sketch plan be submitted to the Planning Board at least three days prior to the meeting at which it will be reviewed and add a procedure whereby the Planning Board may table the plan pending further review; add a procedure whereby the Board of Commissioners may table the sketch plan pending further review and remove the requirement that the total review process shall not exceed 135 days.

(e) Section 50-56 Add the requirement that the preliminary plat shall be submitted to the Planning Board at least three days prior to the meeting

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at which it is to be reviewed; delete “if requested to do so by the Board of Commissioners”; allow the plan to be tabled for review and remove the reference to the Board of Commissioners; add the requirement of action as required in Section (b) (1) of this section in lieu of making a written recommendation; and the addition of a procedure for tabling of the preliminary plat review pending further review.

(f) Section 50-57 Establish the Director of Public Utilities as the individual to recommend approval of improvement completion and release of guarantee; remove the scale requirement for map recordation; clarify the certificate of approval by requiring that the improvements have been certified by the Design Engineer and accepted by the Director of Public Works; add a procedure that the final plat may be tabled pending review by the Planning Board and that the Board of Commissioners may review, approve or disapprove pending further review of an appeal. Mayor Smith asked if there were any comment on the proposed amendments. Mr. Finley Boney, 30 Duneside Drive, stated that in reference to Section 50-57, that approval of the design and installation of streets, utilities and other required improvements may be certified either by approval of the Town and regulatory agencies in the subdivision or if guarantees of the installation of the required improvements in an amount and manner satisfactory to the Town have been received. Mr. Boney recommended that the format of the approval section be changed by providing a box to check by which method the Director of Public Utilities is granting approval, either by compliance or by guarantees.

Being no additional public comment was heard, Mayor Smith declared the public hearing closed.

DATED:_____________________ SIGNED:____________________________ Debbie S. Smith, Mayor

(SEAL)

ATTEST:_____________________________

Wendy Pittman, Deputy Town Clerk

TOWN OF OCEAN ISLE BEACH

THREE WEST THIRD STREET

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

February 14, 2006

MINUTES

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Mayor Debbie Smith Mayor Pro Tem C.D. Blythe

Commissioner Richard Donovan Commissioner D.B. Grantham

Commissioner Dean Walters Commissioner Suzie Wooten

Daisy Ivey, Town Administrator Larry Sellers, Asst. Town Admin.

Elva Jess, Town Attorney Curtiss Pritchard, Police Chief

OTHERS PRESENT:

Approximately 25 Property Owners and Guests

Sarah Wilson, Brunswick Beacon

Steve Jones, Sun News

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

Mayor Smith called the meeting to order with everyone repeating the Lord’s Prayer and pledging allegiance to the flag.

ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Smith stated that the consent agenda included the approval of the minutes of the January 10^th Public Hearing and Board of Commissioners Meeting and the February 1^st Open Forum Meeting; the approval of a contract to audit accounts by Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. P.A.; and the approval of refuse collection contract with Mr. Paul F. Metz. Commissioner Richard Donovan stated that the minutes from February 1^st refer to the meeting as a Board of Commissioner, Open Forum Meeting. Commissioner Donovan stated that since a quorum was not present, that Board of Commissioners should be removed from the heading of the minutes. Commissioner Donovan made a motion that the consent agenda be approved with the noted correction to the February 1^st minutes. Commissioner Suzie Wooten seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Commissioner Dean Walters stated that he did not have adequate time to research material for a discussion regarding amendments to the fencing ordinance; therefore he would like to make a motion that the agenda be approved as presented with the deletion of the discussion of the fencing issue under New Business. Commissioner Donovan seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

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REPORTS BY MAYOR

Mayor Smith reported that she and Mrs. Daisy Ivey would be attending a meeting with Senator R.C. Soles in Raleigh concerning the Town’s FEMA flood maps. Mayor Smith also reported that members of the Board would attend the North Carolina Beaches, Inlets and Waterway Association Coastal Communities meeting at Sea Trail on February 16^th and 17^th.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

Fire Department: Commissioner C.D. Blythe reported that the Ocean Isle Fire Department responded to a total of thirty-nine calls during the month of January and that ten firefighters attended training during the month.
Administration: Mrs. Daisy Ivey reported that she received notification of approval from NC Dept. of Transportation regarding the Ocean Isel Beach Thoroughfare Study and that the Board would receive correspondence regarding its implementation. Mrs. Ivey stated that Mr. Jeff Troutman, marine engineer, continues to work with staff concerning the issue of the spoil area for the concrete, commercial and natural canal dredging projects and that he is also providing guidance concerning the advertisement of engineering bids for West End dredging. Mrs. Ivey stated that four East End property owners have requested to use the Town’s sand bag permit. Mrs. Ivey stated that the Recreation Advisory Board has requested that a donation box be placed at the Community Center in lieu of directing individuals to Town Hall in order to make donations to the Center. Mrs. Ivey stated that the Town’s auditors would require Town staff to collect the donations under escort of a police officer. Mrs. Ivey requested asked that the Commissioners please forward her prospective dates for scheduling a retreat. Mayor Smith thanked Mrs. Ivey for her dedicated work on the recent issues with the beach renourishment project.
Police Department: Chief Curtiss Pritchard thanked CWS Insurance and Mr. Charles Smith for their generous donation to the Police Department. Chief Pritchard reported that recently a 2001 case had been reopened, in which two teenage tourists were kidnapped from the island, sexually assaulted and released in Columbus County. Chief Pritchard stated that new evidence has been forwarded to the State Bureau of Investigation Lab for processing. Chief Pritchard indicated he was hopeful that this new information could lead to an indictment.
Water/Sewer/Streets: Mr. Larry Sellers reported that he is seeking grants from CAMA for beach access and parking.
Building Inspections: Mr. Larry Cook reported that the Building Inspections office issued the following permits during the month of January: seven single-family residential permits in the city limits with a construction value of $1,737,701.00 and two single-family residential permits in the ETA with a construction value of $288,600.00.

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Planning/Zoning/CAMA: Mr. Justin Whiteside stated that he did not have a report for this month.

COMMENTS

Mayor Smith stated that this time had been set aside to allow our citizens to speak in regards to issues relating to agenda items. Mayor Smith stated that due to time constraints, each speaker should limit their comments to three minutes.

Mr. Sonny Hendricks, 110 Shallotte Blvd., asked if the Board could discuss in depth possible solutions for the East End erosion. Mayor Smith stated that there would be a discussion regarding an update on the beach renourishment project and the East End erosion later in the meeting.

OLD BUSINESS

1. Mayor Smith stated that the first issue under Old Business was a discussion regarding the public hearing issues for proposed amendments to the subdivision ordinance. Mayor Smith stated that the amendments are rather lengthy and were read in their entirety during the pubic hearing prior to the Board meeting. Mayor Smith stated that a resolution has been prepared for the adoption of these amendments. Commissioner Walters made a motion that the resolution be approved as presented. Commissioner Blythe seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

2. Mayor Smith stated that the next issue was a recommendation from the Planning Board regarding the rezoning of Parcels #244NI009 and #244NI008 from C-1 to R-1. Mayor Smith stated that these parcels are currently owned by Mr. John Reynolds and Mr. David Hill, respectfully. Mayor Smith stated that at one time these parcels were part of commercial accommodations and that the recommendation would change the zoning to correspond with that of adjacent parcels. Mayor Smith stated that the required public hearing was held and that notification of adjacent property owners has been certified. Commissioner Donovan made a motion that the application is consistent with all of the objectives and policies for growth and development in the Town of Ocean Isle Beach Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Blythe and the vote was unanimous. Commissioner Donovan made a motion that the application is both reasonable and in the public interest for the following reason: the rezoning will conform to surrounding zoning classification of R-1 (residential). Commissioner Blythe seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Commissioner Donovan made a motion that the application is approved. Commissioner Blythe seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

3. Mayor Smith stated that the next issue was a discussion regarding the relocation of Town Hall, Police Department and ABC Store properties. Mayor Smith stated that it would be very beneficial to the function of the Town if staff were in

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a position to better respond during emergencies such as hurricanes. Mayor Smith stated that she and staff have been working as directed at the January meeting to identify properties available on the mainland for relocation of the Town’s properties. Mayor Smith stated that the Board will be discussing price and other material terms during Executive Session. Mayor Smith stated that the properties being discussed are located on Causeway Drive and Rick Street, owned by Williams Rental of OIB, LLC, formally the Sunset Grille property, and the IGA property along Causeway Drive and Culpepper Street owned by Causeway Investment Company LLC.

4. Mayor Smith stated that the last issue under Old Business was a discussion regarding an update of the beach renourishment project, East End erosion and public accesses. Mrs. Ivey stated that the Army Corps of Engineers has formally deleted Ocean Isle Beach from negotiations with Great Lakes and that it appears that the Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Inlet portions of the project will proceed. Mrs. Ivey stated that the Corps will conduct a survey of the beach in March to determine the necessary volume of sand and that the Ocean Isle Beach project could be a project added to the contract for dredging Carolina and Kure Beach. Mrs. Ivey stated that staff is requesting that the Corps modify the East End permit and allow the Town to either haul sand or dredge to this area, if the opportunity should arise. Mrs. Ivey stated that the Town has located a sand source which has previously been approved by the Corps of Engineers for use at Holden Beach; however, the sand source would still be subject to quality assurance for compatibility with sand at Ocean Isle Beach. Mrs. Ivey stated that Coastal Science & Engineering has agreed to provide the quality assurance testing of the sand source for $1500. Mrs. Ivey stated that staff has researched the possibility of bulldozing and has determined that the process would not be feasible. Mr. Jim Gregson, CAMA, stated that CAMA does not recommend bulldozing in that the action may worsen present conditions. Mrs. Ivey stated that the Town may request a variance from the Coastal Resource Commission (CRC) to allow repair and maintenance of existing sandbags. Mrs. Ivey stated that CRC deadlines would require all documentation be submitted prior to February 22, 2006. Mrs. Ivey stated that the Town has expended $554,744 for protection of East End infrastructure since October 12, 2004. Mrs. Ivey stated that in addition to this amount, the Department of Transportation has spent approximately $160,000 to $180,000 along East Second Street. Mrs. Ivey stated that the Town has received numerous complaints from boaters and fishermen concerning the shallow condition of the Shallotte Inlet and the dredging of Shallotte Inlet could result in the deposit of sand on the eastern end of the island. Commissioner Blythe asked if the Town could raise the height of the sandbags along East Second Street and possibly backfill the area after the winter storm season. Mr. Gregson stated that the sandbags could be raised to the elevation of adjacent properties. Commissioner Blythe made a motion that the Town proceed

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with a request to modify the permit for the East End project and to proceed as an agent in the request for a variance from the CRC regarding the height of the sandbags. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Smith stated that the first issue under New Business was a request for sketch plan approval from The Peninsula at OIB, LLC. Mr. Jim Myers, Jessie & Myers Construction, presented an artist conceptual design of The Peninsula to the Board. Mr. Myers stated that the Board has previously expressed concerns with density; therefore the developers have increased the open space to approximately twenty percent, which is above the required fifteen percent. Mr. Myers stated that the sketch plan complies with the Town’s ordinances. Commissioner Donovan stated that he was concerned about open space designations on the plan and questioned whether space in the right-of- way was included in the calculation of the open space. Mr. Myers stated that the development will include extensive landscaping and may also include a children’s recreation area. Mrs. Ivey stated that the Technical Review Committee (TRC) has concerns with open space being designated between two streets. Mrs. Ivey stated that the original plan indicated two separate streets and the present plan indicates a one-way loop street. Mr. Myers stated that The Peninsula will be the nicest park-like area on the island with a mixture of trees, not limited to palms. Commissioner Walters made a motion to refer the sketch plan to the Planning Board for review. Commissioner Blythe seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Mayor Smith stated that the next issue was a request from the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce to conduct the 2006 NC Oyster Festival. Mrs. Ivey stated that staff has prepared an amendment to the current ordinance regarding group activities which will be presented later in the meeting; therefore she recommended that this discussion be tabled at this time. Commissioner Donovan made a motion to table the request from the Chamber until after a discussion of an amendment to the group activity ordinance. Commissioner Blythe seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Mayor Smith stated that the next issue was a request from the OIB Turtle Patrol to conduct 2006 Turtle Day. Commissioner Donovan made a motion that this request also be tabled until after the group activity ordinance was discussed. Commissioner Blythe seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Mayor Smith stated that the next issue was the acceptance of the resignation of Mrs. Ann Medley as a member of the Recreation Advisory Board and the appointment of a new member. Mrs. Ivey stated that the Recreation Board indicated at its February meeting that an individual who volunteered last year at the Community Center has expressed interest in appointment to the Board; however she has been unable to confirm this person was interested in this

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appointment. Mrs. Ivey stated that it is the Town’s usual procedure to advertise board vacancies. Commissioner Dean Walters made a motion that the Town accept Mrs. Medley’s resignation and advertise for the board vacancy. Commissioner Donovan seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Mayor Smith stated that the next issue was a request from Mr. David Breeden to renovate the Causeway Motel into condotels. Mr. Justin Whiteside stated that

current Town ordinance does not define “condotel” and that conversion to condos would not be possible due to current setbacks. Commissioner Walters made a motion to refer the issue to the Planning Board for further study and review. Commissioner Blythe seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Mayor Smith stated that the next issue was a request from the NC Beach, Inlet & Waterway Association for sponsorship funding of the Coastal Communities Meeting, which is being hosted by Ocean Isle Beach at Sea Trail. Mayor Smith stated that the meeting is very important for the beach communities. Commissioner Blythe made a motion that the Town contribute $500 for funding of the meeting. Commissioner Wooten seconded the motion. Commissioner Donovan stated that he had concerns that the NCBIWA was not as concerned with beach renourishment as they were other issues. Commissioner Walters, Blythe, Wooten and Grantham voted in favor of the motion. Commissioner Donovan voted against the motion.
Mayor Smith stated that the next issue was a request from the Ocean Isle Property Owners Association for additional funding of the summer concert series. Mrs. Ivey stated that three additional concerts have been scheduled and that band costs have increased from the prior year. Mrs. Ivey stated that the Town currently donates $3500 for these events and that the OIPOA is requesting an additional $3000 to cover the increased costs. Commissioner Blythe stated that Mrs. Peggy Hughes, chair of this event, is a good steward of the Town’s funds. Mrs. Ivey stated that without the addition of the three concerts, there is still currently a $1000 shortfall in funding. Commissioner Donovan made a motion that the Town approve an additional $1000 donation to the OIPOA for the summer concert series. Commissioner Wooten seconded the motion. Mayor Smith stated that by only approving an additional $1000 donation, the OIPOA would have to delete three scheduled concerts. Commissioner Donovan voted in favor of a $1000 donation for the summer concert series. The remaining commissioners voted against the motion. Commissioner Suzie Wooten made a motion that the Town approve an additional $3000 donation to the OIPOA for the summer concert series. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion. Commissioner Walters, Blythe, Wooten and Grantham voted in favor of the motion and Commissioner Donovan voted against the motion.
Mayor Smith stated that the next issue was a discussion regarding the shallow draft inlet project. Mrs. Ivey stated that the shallow draft inlet project is a navigational project for the Shallotte Inlet crossing and this project would deposit

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approximately 50,000 cubic yards of sand on the East End of the island. Mrs. Ivey stated that the Town has received a formal commitment from Brunswick

County to share the local cost of the project. Mrs. Ivey stated that the local share would be approximately $125,000 or $67,500 each for the Town and the County. Mrs. Ivey stated that the Town would sign a memorandum of agreement with the State of North Carolina for the Town’s share of the project cost. Mrs. Ivey stated that the remaining cost of the project will be shared by the State of North Carolina and the Federal government. Commissioner Blythe made a motion that the Town approve a memorandum of agreement with the State for the Town to fund up to $67,500 for the shallow draft inlet project. Commissioner Wooten seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

Mayor Smith stated that the next issue was a request by the Chief of Police that retirees be covered under the State of NC Medical Plan. Mrs. Ivey stated that it is not the current policy of the Town to cover retirees on its medical plan and that as a small group of fewer than fifty members, it is difficult to obtain a policy which will cover current employees as well as retirees. Commissioner Blythe stated that this benefit may be an excellent incentive for long-term retention of employees; however, he felt that the Town needed more information concerning this matter. It was the consensus of the Board that staff continue to research this issue and to report back to the Board at a later date.
Mayor Smith stated that the next issue was a request from Mr. Richard Wilkerson for reimbursement of sewer charges. Mrs. Ivey stated that it was recently discovered that Mr. Wilkerson’s house was not connected to the Town’s sewer system as required by ordinance. Mrs. Ivey stated that each year the Town discovers at least one property which has not been connected to the sewer system. Mrs. Ivey stated that Mr. Wilkerson has been advised that the Town requires each house to be connected to the system and that sewer charges are based upon availability of service. Mrs. Ivey stated that it has been the Town’s policy not to refund these charges to property owners in these situations. Mrs. Ivey stated that staff implemented a procedure in the past year by which sewer connections are verified at the time of a sale of property to help alleviate this issue. Commissioner Walters made a motion that the Town continue its present policy and deny Mr. Wilkerson’s request for refund of sewer charges. Commissioner Donovan seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
Mayor Smith stated that staff has reviewed the current ordinance regarding group activities and has recommended amendments to the ordinance and the application. Mrs. Ivey referred the Board to Section 38-158. Approval Process (6) (f) concerning the provisions for portable toilets. Mrs. Ivey stated that based upon current ratio requirements and event attendance, the Oyster Festival would need to provide 350 toilets, which is one toilet for each sex for every 100 persons. Mrs. Ivey stated that currently, the Oyster Festival utilizes seventeen portable toilets and that she is unaware of this not being a sufficient number. Town Attorney

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Elva Jess recommended one toilet for each sex for each 200 participants, with a maximum of twenty portable toilets. Mayor Smith referenced Section 38-157.

Defined. (4) and suggested that the item read “Are unlike the customary or usual day-to-day activities associated with the principal use of the property…”. Mrs. Ivey stated that the current ordinance requires that each independent vendor must obtain a privilege license from Town Hall prior to the event. Mrs. Ivey stated that the license would be classified as “itinerant” and that the charge would be $100 per vendor. Mrs. Ivey stated that staff recommends that this requirement be deleted. Mayor Smith asked if the penalty for violation under Section 39-160 could be increased from $100.00 per day. Ms. Jess stated that she was unsure of the maximum allowed and that the penalty could be “the maximum allowed by statute.” Mayor Smith stated that on page five of the application, she would suggest that (h) read “Electrical Power needs and source if any:” and that (i) read “Water needs and source if any:” Mayor Smith stated that the current wording may give the impression that the Town will supply electrical and water needs. Commissioner Donovan made a motion that the group activity ordinance and application be adopted as presented with the aforementioned changes. Commissioner Blythe seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mrs. Ivey stated that since the Board had adopted the new group activity ordinance, it could now consider the two requests for holding group activities. Mrs. Ivey stated that the first application from the Chamber of Commerce requests an exemption to hang a large banner over the Causeway periodically throughout the year to promote the Oyster Festival. Commissioner Blythe made a motion to approve the application from the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce to conduct the 2006 Oyster Festival with the requested exemption concerning the banner. Commissioner Walters seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Mrs. Ivey stated that the next issue was a request from the OIB Turtle Patrol to conduct the 2006 Turtle Day. Mrs. Ivey stated that the Turtle Patrol has requested to use the Community Center for this event, therefore they have asked for an exemption of the portable toilet requirement. Mrs. Ivey added that the Turtle Patrol is a non-profit organization and request that the application fee be waived. Commissioner Walters made a motion that the application for group activity by the OIB Turtle Patrol be approved with the requested exemptions. Commissioner Wooten seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Board adjourned to Executive Session upon a motion of Commissioner Donovan with a second by Commissioner Wooten. Mayor Smith stated the purpose of the Executive Session was to approve the minutes of the January 10^th meeting per G.S. 143-318.11(1); to receive an update on a legal issue from the Town Attorney per G.S. 143-318.11(3); to discuss the qualifications and conditions of employment for Code

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Enforcement Officer/Assistant Building Inspector as per G.S. 143-318.11(6); and to discuss negotiating price and other material terms of property for relocation of Town properties as per G.S. 143-318.11(5). The Board returned to regular session upon a motion of Commissioner Wooten with a second by Commissioner Blythe. The vote was unanimous. Mayor Smith stated that during the executive session, the minutes of the January 10^th meeting were approved unanimously upon a motion of Commissioner Blythe with a second by Commissioner Wooten. Mayor Smith also reported that during the executive session it was the consensus of the Board to accept the qualifications of Mr. Keith Dycus to fill the position of Code Enforcement/Assistant Building Inspector. Mrs. Ivey stated Mr. Dycus would begin working with the Town in May at a salary of $30,000 annually. Mayor Smith stated the Board also discussed material terms of property for relocation of Town Hall; however no decision was made.

ADJOURN

In order to further discuss the issue of negotiating price and other material terms of property for relocation of Town properties, the meeting was recessed to reconvene on Friday, February 17^th at 3:00 p.m. upon a motion made by Commissioner Walters with a second by Commissioner Wooten.

DATED:_____________________ SIGNED:____________________________

Debbie S. Smith, Mayor

(SEAL)

ATTEST:_____________________________

Wendy Pittman, Deputy Town Clerk