Charger's Recognized

GRIFTON — The Ayden-Grifton Charger basketball team was recognized as the first order of business at the Grifton Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, May 11. Afterward the board handled a variety of routine business issues.

Mayor Tim Bright presented a framed resolution congratulating the Ayden-Grifton High School varsity basketball team on its runner-up finish in the regional finals. Receiving the resolution was Coach Bob Murphrey. “It is an honor to be recognized by the board. It is nice when people in the community recognize your accomplishments and appreciate us.”

The following items, all on the consent agenda, were approved without discussion:

-Reduced the speed limit in Forest Acres and the County Club area from 35 mph to 25 mph to be effective July 1, 2004. Commissioner Richard Hill questioned the item. Hill said he did not oppose it but that he wanted to understand why it was brought forth. Mayor said there have been some complaints in the past in the areas of speeding.

-The capital project ordinance for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project.

-Contract with Pittard, Perry and Crone, Inc. for the town’s audit, financial statement preparation and preparation of GASB 34.

-Various routine budge amendments.

-Set a public hearing for the FY 2005 budget for Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at 7 p.m. at the Grifton Town Hall.

-Set a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 5 p.m. in the Grifton Town Hall.

In other business items, the Water Shortage Supply Plan was adopted and is a document that is required by the state.

Street maintenance projects in Forest Acres and on Cannon Blvd. and Dawson Street were on the board’s agenda. Town Manager Michael Peoples said he didn’t think Cannon needed to be addressed at this time because it needs to be repaved and should be addressed later. He asked for approval to negotiate up to $6,200 to try to accomplish the work in Forest Acres and Dawson Street. Bill Smith stated, “It’s really good for the citizens, but tighten your safety belt.”

The board set a public hearing for Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grifton Town Hall for a rezoning request for the old Contentnea Ruritan Club Building property located on N.C. Hwy 11 South. The property is currently zoned R-14 and the request is for a Highway Commercial zone. The property is being sold.

The board set a public hearing for Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at 6:45 p.m. at the Grifton Town Hall for a rezoning request and possible conditional use permit and contingent upon rezoning for the old Berce` property located on N.C. Highway 11 North. The property is currently zoned Industrial and the request is Highway Commercial. The CUP is to operate a place of entertainment. 

Commissioners also approved an expenditure of $300 to conduct asbestos testing on property on Main Street. If asbestos is found it may affect whether the board votes to demolish the structure. 

Peoples, in providing an update to the board, said progress continues on preparation of the FY 2005 proposed budget. “We think we have made headway since last Wednesday,” Peoples states. “I look forward to our next meeting.”

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