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Office of the Board of Commissioners |
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Summary April 21, 2008 |
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The first meeting of the month will be videotaped and shown on the Government Access Channel (Channel 20) on the following Wednesday at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM following each meeting. The second meeting of the month will be videotaped and shown on the Government Access Channel (Channel 20) on Wednesday at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM following each meeting. Any questions? Please call Dorothy Toolan, Public Relations Coordinator, at 252-475-5903. The Dare
County Board of Commissioners met in a regular session at 5:00 p.m. on
April 21, 2008 in the Dare County Administrative Annex in Manteo.
Commissioners present were:
ITEM 1 – PUBLIC COMMENTS Sterling Webster and Michelle Pharr of Kill Devil Hills came forward to ask for help with keeping sandbags on the beach. The time frame is expiring for sandbags to remain in place and with storm season approaching, sandbags will become exposed and then have to be removed. Mr. Webster and Ms. Pharr presented a resolution to provide the Board with a template regarding this issue (See attached) and asked for the Board’s support. They said that that Coastal Resources Commissioner (CRC) is looking for better direction from the state and we need to ask the state for help in areas that they can be effective. Stephen Moroz offered comments regarding his employment with the National Park Service. See attached.
ITEM 2 –
UPDATE FROM UNC HEALTH CARE REGARDING ENHANCED Dr. Thomas Shea, Director, Bone Marrow Transplant Program and Professor at UNC Chapel Hill, and Kevin FitzGerald, Executive Associate Dean for Finance and Administration at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine, provided updated information regarding the plan for the UNC Health Care System to enhance cancer care and services in Dare County. See attached presentation.
Following the
presentation, Vice Chairman Burrus stated that there seems to be lots of
work that sits on the shoulders of the navigators and Dare County is a
large area to cover and it will be difficult for the navigators to
accomplish all that is expected.
Mr. FitzGerald explained that the goal is to build the program to
last with deep roots. As it
builds, there will be a better idea of what is needed and goals can be
accomplished in a prudent way.
Dr. Shea said that this is a relatively uncommon process, having
navigators as a community resource rather than working for a hospital.
Dr. Shea also explained the importance of trials.
Commissioners thanked the group for their efforts and hard work
to move the initiative forward.
ITEM 3 – COASTAL RECREATIONAL
FISHING LICENSE UPDATE This item was removed at the presenter’s request.
ITEM 4 – DARE COUNTY TOURISM
BOARD Scott Leggett, Chairman of the Dare County Tourism Board, presented a request for expenditures of $10,000 from restricted fund line item 4520 (Natural, Historic and Cultural Resources) for Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station and $399,999.88 from short term restricted fund for fiscal year 2008-09 capital projects in the County of Dare and the Towns of Duck, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and Manteo (see attached). Following the presentation, Commissioners approved the request for expenditures as presented.
ITEM 5 – BERNICE BALLANCE
SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT Planning Director Ray Sturza presented a proposal to divide a collection of lots near the former site of the Pilot House restaurant in Buxton into two lots. See attached fact sheer for details. Following the presentation, Vice Chairman Burrus asked for additional information regarding the flag lot and easements. Discussion was held and Commissioners voted to approve the preliminary plat as submitted with a condition added to show the road/easement that exists to access parcel 1A and the other lots which are owned by Ocean Sound, LLC.
ITEM 6 – TRAIL RIDGE REDIVISION
PRELIMINARY PLAT Planning
Director Ray Sturza presented a proposal to redivide existing 3 lots
into 4 lots, outside of Manteo on Commissioners voted to approve the preliminary plat as submitted.
ITEM 7 – STEVE EVANS CUP
AMENDMENT Planning Director Ray Sturza informed the Board that in 1998, the Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for Mr. Steve Evans for the construction of a second single family residence on his property in Hatteras village. Mr. Evans is seeking approval to amend the original CUP to construct a 42’x64’ duplex instead of the 4-bedroom single family residence that was approved in 1998. The site is zoned R2-AH and duplex structures are permitted in this district. The existing structure on the site pre-dates the Hatteras village zoning and the overlay of the setbacks. The setback encroachment of the existing structure was noted on the site plan approved in 1998.The original CUP did not include any expiration date. As part of the latest Planning Board review, an expiration date of three years has been added to the CUP amendment. The Planning Board reviewed this amended site plan on March 10, 2008 and voted unanimously to recommend approval. The wetland verification plat submitted by Mr. Evans expired in 2003 and he has hired Environmental Professionals to update this wetlands verification. Commissioners voted that the CUP amendment for Steven Evans be approved as recommended by the Planning Board.
ITEM 8 – SUNSET RESORT GROUP
DEVELOPMENT – CUP & SITE PLAN REVIEW Planning Director Ray Sturza informed the Board that a site plan for a proposed 4-building group development in Rodanthe has been submitted by Sunset Resort LLC. The site is located in Rodanthe across from S. Holiday Blvd. and is zoned S-1. This project is considered a group development since more than one principal use building is proposed for construction on the site. Two buildings will be dedicated to residential use and two buildings will be dedicated to commercial use. A total of 14 units are proposed for the two condominium buildings, building 1 and building 2. Commissioners voted that the CUP and site plan for Sunset Resort be approved as recommended by the Planning Board with a condition added that no additional building permits will be issued until wastewater permits are received from the state.
ITEM 9 – CONSENT AGENDA Commissioners voted to approve the Consent Agenda containing the following items:
ITEM 10 – COMMISSIONERS’ BUSINESS Chairman Warren Judge – regarding the issue on sandbags and erosion control, - the state is facing a May 1 deadline. Extensions have been given in the past. All coastal communities are facing this right now. He asked the planning director to prepare a resolution asking for an extension to the deadline. Ray Sturza came forward with a memo that was circulated by the CRC that provides the justification for their decision. Sturza talked about issues that might be raised regarding their position. He agreed to initiate the effort to put together a resolution for Board’s consideration.
Commissioner Virginia Tillett – thanked commissioners that responded with names for the Dare Day award and asked members to resubmit nominations since some recommendations were previous recipients of the award.
Personally thanked Josephine Oden and her family for the generous donation given in memory of her son for the purpose of providing a pool for Hatteras Island. A community meeting will be held at the Fessenden Center to begin work to raise additional funds to make the project a reality. This is not a Parks and Recreation, but a community gathering to involve people of Hatteras Island. Opening ceremony for 20th annual Senior Games was held on Friday. It was a very nice event.
She has received suggestions for some possible uses for the historical courthouse. She wants to pass these along to the Board at the proper time.
Commissioner Richard Johnson –
a while back, the Board discussed a workshop about
public water for Roanoke Island. He
asked when this will be scheduled and it will probably be this summer or
fall, according to the Chairman.
Vice Chairman Allen Burrus – thanked everyone for their effort on beach closures. He is unsure where it is headed. The meeting scheduled by Judge Boyle for today (Monday, April 21) with Park Service was canceled by the Judge. There were 7 questions that the judge wants answered.
Burrus said he has had distasteful dealings with the Southern Environmental Law Center and told about an incident in Hyde County that occurred last week where they did not adhere to agreement in place among parties.
He finds himself railing against the inefficiency of government. Southern Atlantic Fishery Management is considering setting quotas for king mackerel using “best available science”. Our quotas would be cut considerably and it does not appear that they have even looked at data for our area. He would like to ask them to give the state a quota rather than the whole area. He is amazed that a person fishing in a tournament can take fish and sell them and it counts against commercial quota. He is hoping that he can get with the Attorney and present a paper or letter or resolution to be sent to government officials asking them to wait a year and do the research because there is a problem with the study.
Commissioner Jack Shea – would like the Board to talk about anything that can be done regarding the economic conditions on the Outer Banks
Commissioner Mike Johnson – he supports forming a local fisheries commission that can provide information and facts to Commissioners regarding issues.
The best science in the US is in North Carolina. National Marine Fisheries causes many of the problems. The fact is our representation nationwide is not as good as it can be. 85 % of fish are imported now. When food supply is coming from somewhere else, we lose our freedom. NC Fresh needs to be viable by helping our fishermen. Local fishermen are educated and can provide facts about what has been slipping under radar. He thinks we can make a difference.
Commissioner Max Dutton – update on Dare Education Foundation affordable housing project – it is moving quickly. Occupancy is expected August 1. Letter was sent regarding stranger who approached a student near First Flight High School.
He is looking forward to workshop regarding local economy and way to stimulate it.
Chairman Warren Judge – state candidates were sent letters asking them to meet with the Board about the fishing industry. Perdue and Powers have both responded and he will work to coordinate dates with Board members. No responses have been received from other candidates.
He asked staff to schedule a workshop after the 1st meeting in August to discuss Roanoke Island water. Workshop after 1st meeting in May will be held to talk about Dare’s economy and also ways that the Board may consider reusing Courthouse and County buildings recently vacated.
The proposal regarding the establishment of a local Fishing Commission will be considered by the Board at the first meeting in May.
Stormwater rules – consensus from Board to ask state legislature to exempt all platted lots from stormwater rules. Staff was asked to begin this process and the Board approved sending a resolution to address the issue. It will be mailed before the Board’s next meeting. Attorney’s Business – none
Manager’s Business – none
ITEM 11 –
CLOSED SESSION
The Board went into closed session to approve the minutes of the last three closed sessions. The Attorney reported that Board approved the minutes and took no other action. |