Approval of Minutes - Closed and Regular Session - November 19, 2001
Mayor Boyette announced that the minutes of the November 19, 2001 Regular and Closed Session Minutes were open for review and approval. There being no corrections to the minutes, Councilman Hodges made the motion to, approve. Councilman Ebron seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

Swearing In of Mayor and Council
Mayor Boyette stated that the incumbent Mayor and Council members would be sworn in by Town Clerk Adams. Town Clerk Adams administered the oath of office to Dr. Charles O Boyette, Mayor; Linda E. Wilkerson, Council member East End and Council member George R. Ebron, West End.

Water Plant Project Electrical Contract Award
Mayor Boyette announced that the Council needed to award the contract for the electrical contract portion of the Water Improvements Project. Mayor Boyette stated that this item was re-bid due to funding agency's request to rebid. Councilman Baker made the motion to award the electrical contract to Pioneer Electric in the Amount of $185,479.00 and authorize the Town Manager to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the Town of Belhaven. Councilwoman Heath seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

Town Manager Johnson stated that only one bid was received during the rebid process which was acceptable since this portion of the project was rebid.

Budget Amendment 2001-2002 Budget Amendment #2
Mayor Boyette stated that the Council needed to adopt budget amendment #2 for a $700 grant recently received from the State Department of Transportation for youth bicycle helmets. Councilman Hodges made the motion to increase revenue account #10-348-008 (Bicycle Safety Grant) from $0 to $700 and increase expenditure account #10-510-035 (Bicycle Safety Expenditure from $0 to $700. Councilwoman Heath seconded the motion which carried unanimously.

Town Manager's Report
Town Manager Johnson reported briefly on the following: there will be no cancellation of the Town Council meeting on the 17th as there Will be business before the new year;

Christmas Parade sponsored by the area community volunteers this Saturday, December 8;

Should receive notice to proceed with the construction of the new water plant by the end of December.

Citizen Comments
Mayor Boyette recognized the following: Mrs. Ellen Allen, resident and member of the Belhaven Volunteer Fire and Rescue who stated that there is a recognition of fire, rescue and police following the parade on Saturday and asked for details as the Belhaven department had not been made aware of this event.

Mayor Boyette stated that Mrs. Fran Burbage was in the process of contacting the area departments;

Ms. Del Stutzman Coordinator of celebration stated that Pearl Harbor veterans would be recognized also,
Vendors set up for 9 A.M. sales,

Home and Business Decoration contest will be judged Thursday and Friday with winners announced at stage beside Town Hall following parade,

Home tours $15 fee beginning at 5:00 P.M.

Mayor Boyette gave parade route from Railroad eastward on Main to Edward and then back up to Allen or Haslin Street where it meets Main Street;

Mr. Marion Dilday questioned bringing the parade route further down Main Street to Riverview then up Water Street.

Mayor Boyette stated that not knowing the number of entrees the committee did not want the parade to seem sparse so the route was shortened;

Mrs. Ellen Allen, resident commented on the bad condition of Highway 264 Business (Main Street).

Town Manager Johnson stated that from his discussions with the Department of Transportation the road is scheduled for paving this spring.

Loan Status of Sl0,000 to CDBH, Inc.
Mr. Mac Pigott questioned the $10,000 loan to the Community Developers of Beaufort Hyde, if same had been paid back, the interest rate and if their audit was complete and if so could it be viewed by the general public.

Town Manager Johnson stated that the $10,000 was a non interest bearing loan which had not-been paid back at this time, this year's audit was not complete and was unsure if when the audit is complete it will be open to the public.

Councilman Ebron, president of CDBH stated that Mr. Wade Home had been hired as the director and he could answer questions if the audit was open to the public.

Mr. Pigott then questioned if CDBH could not repay the $10,000 to the town were there enough assets to cover loan. ToWn Manager Johnson stated that CDBH had more than enough assets to cover the loan.

Town Manager Johnson stated that CDBH was applying for another grant and the public hearing would be held
at the next council meeting on December 17.

Status of Elevation Project.
Mayor Boyette recognized Mr. Walt Allen, resident and contractor, who questioned the status of the elevation contract.

Town Manager Johnson stated that an additional 25 - 30 homes would be bid for elevation, the Disaster Recovery Initiative (DR!) grant closed out, the State Acquisition and Relocation Funds (SARF) funds low and the Crisis Housing Assistance (CRA) underway.

Town Manager Johnson stated that a press release concerning these programs will be forthcoming.

Note of Thanks
Mr. Mac Pigott thanked the board for the new restrooms and storage room at the little league field. Ms. Del Stutzman stated that new restroom at the Community House was also a great asset.

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 8:10 P.M.