TOWN OF OCEAN ISLE BEACH

THREE WEST THIRD STREET

OCEAN ISLE BEACH, NC 28469

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

May 18, 2006

Reconvened Meeting of

May 9, 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.

            Robin Farmer, Accounts Payable          Kitty Coley, Deputy Town Clerk

OTHERS PRESENT:

            Sarah Wilson, Brunswick Beacon

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

            Mayor Smith called the reconvened meeting to order.  Commissioner Donovan made a motion that the agenda for today’s meeting be approved as presented.  Commissioner Wooten seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.

DISCUSSION OF COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION APPOINTMENT

            Mayor Smith stated that the first item on the agenda was in regards to a recommendation for an appointment to the Coastal Resources Commission.  Mrs. Ivey stated that she had received information from the North Carolina Beaches and Inlet Waterway Association encouraging the Town to ask for reappointment of Mayor Renee’ Cahoon of Nags Head.  Mrs. Ivey stated that Mayor Cahoon currently serves in the local government position.  Mayor Smith stated that Mayor Cahoon has supported the Town in prior issues.  Commission Donovan made the motion to recommend Mayor Renee’ Cahoon for reappointment to the Coastal Resources Commission.  Commissioner Wooten seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. 

Board of Commissioners

Reconvened Meeting

May 18, 2006

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BUDGET WORKSHOP – OVERVIEW OF MEETING

            Mrs. Ivey, Town Administrator, presented the budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year by department line item.  Mrs. Ivey stated this proposed budget also included requests from department heads and outside agencies that receive funding from the Town.  It was the consensus of the Board that no tax increase be proposed for the fiscal year 2006-2007.  The Board of Commissioner reviewed the proposed budget and made several recommended changes.  Mrs. Ivey was directed to incorporate these changes into the proposed budget and that the Board conduct a final workshop on May 31^st.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

            The Board unanimously adjourned to executive session upon a motion by Commissioner Donovan seconded by Commissioner Wooten.  Mayor Smith stated the purpose of the Executive Session was to discuss the FBO Lease Agreement as per G.S. 143-318.11(5) and discussion regarding acquisition of Real Estate as per G.S. 143-318.11(5).  The Board returned to regular session upon a motion of Commissioner Blythe with a second by Commissioner Wooten.  The vote was unanimous.  Mayor Smith reported that during the Executive Session the May was authorized to present an offer to Mr. John Williams in regards to the purchase of his property.  Mayor Smith stated the Board also reviewed the final terms and conditions of the FBO lease agreement.     

ADJOURN

With no additional comments heard the meeting was recessed to reconvene on May 31^st at 9:00 a.m. for a budget workshop.  The motion was made by Commissioner Blythe and seconded by Commissioner Walters.  The vote was unanimous.

DATED:  _____________________         SIGNED: _____________________________

                                                                                          Debbie S. Smith, Mayor

            (SEAL)

ATTEST:  ______________________________

                  Kitty Coley, Deputy Town Clerk