Public Hearing - Community Development Block Grant - Concentrated Needs (CDBG-CN)
Mayor Boyette stated that the Town was holding the second of two required public hearings in order to submit an application for a rehabilitation grant in the amount of $700,000 with local match of $40,000 which would total the project at $740,000.

Mayor Boyette then introduced Mr. Alan Crawford with Holland Consulting Planners, who prepared the grant application. Mr. Crawford further explained that the town could be funded every two years and the application deadline is May 4, with notice of those grants funded being notified in October. Mr. Crawford explained that the grant application was for a concentrated area covering a portion of California Street to Old County Road and Harbinger Street. Mr. Crawford stated that the town had agreed to provide $40,000 which would make the grant application more attractive. Mayor Boyette asked for any public comments.

Ms. Del Stutzman, resident of Tooly Street, stated that the town should submit the application.

There being no further comments, Mayor Boyette closed the public hearing at 7:45 P.M.

Approval of Minutes - April 2, 2001 Regular Meeting
Mayor Boyette stated that the minutes of the April 2, 2001 meeting were open for review and adoption. Councilman Hodges made the motion to adopt the April 2, 2001 regular session minutes. Councilwoman Heath seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

Community Development Block Grant - Concentrated Needs (CDBG-CN) Resolution of Local Commitment
Mayor Boyette stated that the Town Council should adopt a resolution of local commitment which obligates $40,000 of town funds should the $700,000 grant be awarded. Town Manager Johnson stated that should the grant be funded he would then submit a budget amendment for the $40,000. Mayor Boyette read the following resolution. Councilman Hodges made the motion to adopt the resolution. Councilman Baker seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

WHEREAS, the town wishes to submit a competitive application to the Division of Community Assistance;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Belhaven Town Council hereby resolves to commit $40,000 in unrestricted local revenues to the FY01-02 CDBG Concentrated Needs project, if the project is funded. These funds will be disbursed at the discretion of the Town Council during the FY01-02 and FY02-03 budget years. Local funds may be budgeted for rehabilitation, clearance, or public works improvements
by the town's planning consultant, based on the use that will provide the most competitive application.

RESOLVED this 23rd day of April, 2001.

Conditional Use Permit Approval for Totsland Day Care
Mayor Boyette stated that the Belhaven Planning Board had met on Wednesday, April 18 concerning the request for a conditional use permit to operate a day care center (new construction) on the north side of Old County Road near Mill Street. Mayor Boyette stated that the planning board approved the day care as a conditional use with no stipulations as day care facilities have stringent guidelines.

After some discussion, Councilman Hodges made the motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit that allow the day care center to be built in t the R-5M District on the north side of Old County Road. Councilwoman Heath seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

Demolition Bid - Belhaven Fish and Oyster Property and Tarkington Properties (Town Owned Properties)
Mayor Boyette stated that the Town had bid the demolition of newly acquired town properties formerly known as Belhaven Fish & Oyster Property on Water Street and the Tarkington property on Pamlico Street directly behind the Municipal Building. Mayor Boyette stated that the bids were as follows:

1) David Johnson Construction    $24,891.00
2) Armstrong Inc.    $12,400.00
3) Stotesbury Dragline    $19,550.00
4) Riverside Excavation    $19,995.00
5) Phelps White Construction    $41,576.76
6) Plan B    $62,225.00

Town Manager Johnson stated that Armstrong Inc. was the low bidder at $12,400.00 and had been contacted to verify the bid amount and that it included all of the elements specified.

Councilman Baker questioned the location of Armstrong Inc. Town Manager Johnson stated that the company was in Hyde County in the Ponzer community.

After some discussion, Councilman Hodges made the motion to award the demolition of the properties as stated to Armstrong Inc. in the amount of $12,400.00. Councilwoman Heath seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Town Manager Johnson stated that work would be complete within 30 days from date of notice to proceed.

Councilman Hodges stated that the demolition works should begin as soon as possible.

Town Manager's Report
Town Manager Johnson reported briefly on the following issues:

Chamber Banquet is this Thursday, April 26 - Council and Mayor should contact Town Clerk Adams for tickets;

Beaufort County Mayor's Association Meeting - Spouses Night - River Forest Manor on Thursday, May 3 - Council invited - notify Town Clerk Adams if you plan to attend - Mayor Boyette stated that Tom Thompson, Beaufort County's new director would be the speaker;

The Elevation Project is considered successful as delegation from South Korea will be meeting with him on Thursday, April 26 to review the project;

Protest March concerning the status of Pungo District Hospital was held on Saturday, April 22 with no problems - very well organized;

New restroom facilities are complete at the community house;

Will budget for restroom to be built on ballfield property which will alleviate the unsightly port-o-johns and the expense.

Mayor's Comments
Mayor Boyette briefly commented on the following items:

requested that the outside of the Civic Center be washed and eaves painted;

the Chamber of Commerce will be requesting use of the platform which is used for the July 4th celebration for use in June also - Town Manager Johnson stated that the stage was made in house and was not made to stay out in the weather for long periods of time;

questioned the status of school owned items in Multi-Purpose building - Town Manager Johnson explained that there were items such as the staging, filing cabinets, public address system, basketball goals, copier, etc. which belong to the Beaufort County Board of Education and were recently moved to the new Northeast Elementary School - Town Manager Johnson stated that some of these items would need to be replaced.

Public Comments
Mayor Boyette asked for any comments from the public.

Mayor Boyette recognized Mr. Roy O'Neal, resident of Tooly Street and business owner of property on the corner of Main and Allen Streets. Mr. O'Neal asked for an update on the high tide water on the street at the corner of Main and Allen Streets. Town Manager Johnson stated that he had spoken with a representative of Senator Basnight last week concerning this situation. Mr. O'Neal talked at length of ways in which the flooding could be corrected with a small amount of money, in his opinion. Mr. O'Neal stated that he had talked with the Department of Transportation, District Engineer Mr. Danny Taylor who stated that the drainage could be rerouted and that DOT could take care of the water problem with the assistance of the town. Town Manager Johnson stated that he would call Mr. Taylor to verify this information.

Councilwoman Heath asked that Town Manager Johnson request something in writing from DOT concerning this problem.

Adjournment
There being no further business, Councilman Hodges made the motion to adjourn. Councilwoman Heath seconded the motion which carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:32 P.M.