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STREET FESTIVAL
The 2nd Annual KB Street Festival will be held on Saturday, April 26th from 11 a.m. until fireworks at K & Atlantic Avenue. View more information under our STREET FESTIVAL button to the left of this area.
2008 COMMUNITY CENTER SPIRIT AWARDS & BANQUET
APRIL 19, 2008
KURE BEACH REQUESTS COUNTY CONDUCT FREQUENT REVALUATIONS
Island Gazette
FEBRUARY 27, 2008
Kure Beach is proud to announce that Chuck Keener, Kure Beach resident, Chairman of the Shoreline Access and Parking Committee and member of the KB Park Utilization committee has been named Volunteer of the Year by the New Hanover Human Relations Commission. Congratulations, Chuck! You deserve it.
KURE BEACH TOWN COUNCIL CHANGES REGULAR MEETING TIME
FEBRUARY 21, 2008
ATTENTION KURE BEACH CITIZENS
Town Council will hold a public hearing Monday, March 10, 2008 at 6:30pm or soon thereafter.
Purpose: to receive public input on proposed amendments to Chapter 19 (Zoning) of the Code of Ordinances
Questions may be directed to Building Inspector, John Batson, 458.6535
COUNCIL MEMBERS SUPPORT RESIDENTS PLEA FOR TAX RELIEF
FEBRUARY 14, 2008
B-1 BUSINESS STUDY
Kure Beach Town Council has approved the attached B-1 Business study and has directed the Planning and Zoning Board to work on executing the proposed plans.
CONGRESSMAN MCINTYRE VISITS KURE BEACH
Island Gazette
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
ATTENTION ALL KURE BEACH RESIDENTS
Sandman Vision Planning Meeting
IMPORTANT NEWS RELEASE
Impact of Tax Projection Error
KURE BEACH TO ABSORB RECYCLING RATE INCREASE
Island Gazette
JANUARY 23, 2008
STORM WATER SEMINAR @ NC AQUARIUM/FT. FISHER
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008
3:00-5:00PM, PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
KURE BEACH HIRES TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008
KURE BEACH TOWN COUNCIL ADOPTS PROCLAMATION NAMING NEW EOC ANNEX IN HONOR OF LATE MAYOR BETTY MEDLIN
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2007
The Kure Beach Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee enclosed a survey in the October 2007 issue of the Kure Beach Newsletter which went out to over 1,700 property owners. With a 15% response rate, here are the results of that survey.
WHAT’S IN THE BAG, SANTA?
One of Kure Beach’s own employees dressed up like Santa Claus last week to spread some Holiday cheer as he rode through town on a “different” sort of sled. It was none other than Tim Livingston, employee of KB Public Works, who was helping Santa. Tim is just one of the many great employees who work for the Town.
TOWN OF KURE BEACH AWARDED $591,000 GRANT FROM CLEAN WATER MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2007
ELECTION RESULTS – NEW COUNCIL
The Official Results of the November 6, 2007, election show that Mac Montgomery was elected as Mayor, and Jim Dugan and Barry Nelder
have been elected Commissioners. On December 18th, at the regular Town Council meeting, newly elected officials will take their Oath of
Office. In summary, the new Town Council will consist of the following members:
Mayor – Mac Montgomery
Commissioners – Dean Lambeth, Jim Dugan and Barry Nelder
One vacancy will occur as Mac Montgomery steps down from his position as Commissioner/Mayor Pro Tem in order to accept the position of Mayor. Town Council will have to determine how to fill this vacancy. Commissioner Bill Ufferman chose not to seek re-election.
COUNCIL VOTES TO AMEND LAND USE PLAN
OCTOBER 16, 2007
At the October 16th council meeting, Council voted unanimously to amend the Land Use Plan (see amend). Council’s decision will be forwarded to the Coastal Resource Commission for consideration at their November 29th, 2007 meeting. The public may submit support or concerns in writing up to 15 business days prior to the Coastal Resource Commission meeting referenced above care of:
Mr. Jim Gregson
CRC Director
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
VIEW AMENDMENT
TOWN HALL RENOVATION - CAUTION
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2007
Construction on Town Hall has begun in earnest. The employee parking lot has been roped off with caution tape and warning signs have been posted. Equipment and materials will be kept onsite during this process, creating hazardous conditions. For your safety, please DO NOT walk through the construction area or parking lot until the renovation has been completed and all warning signs have been removed. Thank you!
IN MEMORIAM
Frank Link, Jr., passed away at the age of 91 on Saturday, November 3, 2007, in Wilmington NC. Frank served Kure Beach as a Commissioner for 6 years and as its Mayor for 2 years. He was a resident of Kure Beach for 28 years before moving to Wilmington in 2005. We wish to convey our condolences to his family and friends. VIEW PHOTO
SMALL BUSINESS & INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX WORKSHOP
This workshop will be held on Monday, November 12th, from 6:00-7:00pm at Carolina Beach Town Hall in the Police Training Room. Registration is required.
ONE STOP VOTING BEGINS
From October 18th through November 3rd, one-stop voting opens for the Kure Beach election. This will enable those people who would like to vote early or those who will be out of town during the November 6th election, to get their votes in. Simply go to the New Hanover County Board of Elections, located at 230 Market Place Drive, Suite 180 in Wilmington. Polls are open 8am-5pm Monday through Friday and will also be open on Saturday, November 3rd from 9am-1pm. Regular voting takes place on Tuesday, November 6th, at Kure Beach Town Hall.
If you have further questions, you can contact the Board of Elections at 910-798-7330 or visit the New Hanover County Board of Elections website. We urge you to exercise your fundamental right to vote.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD (RAIN OR SHINE)
9AM-2PM
632 S. College RoadJOINT WORK SESSION ON OCTOBER 30TH @ 6:30PM
On Tuesday, Oct 30th at 6:30pm, Kure Beach Town Council and P&Z will hold a joint work session for the purpose of discussing a proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 19 Zoning, Section 19-1, Definitions of common areas and community facilities.
PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 30TH @ 7:00PM
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 30th at 7pm for the purpose of receiving comments on a proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 19 Zoning, Section 19-1, Definitions of common areas and community facilities.
PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 30TH @ 7:30PM – INTENT TO FINANCE LAND PURCHASE
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 30th at 7:30pm for the purpose of giving notice of intent and receive comments on a capital project to finance acquisition of real property not to exceed $4,000,000.00. Real property identified as either lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and 17 of block 16 (see map) or lots 2, 3, 4 and 5 of block 10.
KURE BEACH COUNCIL DISCUSSES NEW TOWN ADMINISTRATOR POSITION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007
Public Hearing set for October 16, 2007 at 6:30pm or soon thereafter.
Amendment to Land Use Plan
PUBLIC HEARING
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2007
The Kure Beach Town Council will hold a public hearing on October 9, 2007 for the purpose of receiving public comments regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
Kure Beach Addresses Need for ADA Beach Access
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2007 (Island Gazette)
Surplus Vehicles for Bid
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2007
Kure Beach Opposes Plan to Use Room Occupancy Tax for Mason Inlet
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2007 (Wilmington Star-News)
The Town of Kure Beach was awarded a $222,356.00 grant from the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) as part of a Public Beach and Waterfront Access Program under the State’s Coastal Area.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2007 (Island Gazette)
Kure Beach chosen as one of 13 “Beach Buddies” for protecting beachgoers from contaminated water.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2007 (National Resource Defense Council)
IF YOU LIKE KITTY HAWK, TRY . . . Pleasure Island
SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 (The Washington Post)
Kure Beach Adopts Budget with Tax and Water Rate Increases
SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2007 (Island Gazette)