Town of Lake Lure, 

North Carolina

PRESENT: Mayor Jim Proctor

Commissioner Blaine Cox

Commissioner Dick McCallum

Commissioner George Pressley

Commissioner Jack Stanier

H. M. Place III, Town Manager

J. Christopher Callahan, Town Attorney

ABSENT: N/A

Mayor Proctor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Attorney Callahan gave the invocation.

Mayor Proctor invited the audience to speak on any non-agenda item. David Pye, Lake Advisory Committee member, asked Council members to add an item on the agenda to consider recommendations from the Lake Advisory Committee to adopt a "catch and size limit" regulation for certain fish in Lake Lure. Because numbers and sizes of fish have decreased in the lake, the Lake Advisory Committee advised action was needed to improve the quality of fishing. This new regulation reads as follows:

Trout: Limit 5 per day, per person, and all must be no less than 15 inches long.

                    Bass: Limit 5 per day, per person (total bass):

Largemouth Bass must be no less than 16 inches long.

Smallmouth Bass must be no less than 14 inches long.

Crappie: Limit 20 per day, per boat, and all must be no less than 10 inches long.

Also, the Lake Advisory Committee recommends that the new "catch and size limit" regulations be published in the Lake Lure lake regulations pamphlet. In addition, submit these new regulations to the Wildlife Resource Commission to be written into the laws which are unique to Lake Lure.

Commissioner Pressley made a motion to add an item on the agenda under other new business to consider the recommendations from the Lake Advisory Committee presented by Lake Advisory Committee member David Pye. Commissioner Cox seconded the motion and the vote of approval was unanimous.

Mayor Proctor presented the consent agenda and asked if any item should be removed before calling for action. Commissioner McCallum made a motion to approve the following consent agenda item as presented and Commissioner Stanier seconded the motion. Therefore, the consent agenda, incorporating the following item was unanimously approved:

a. Approved Minutes of January 11, 2000 (regular meeting)

End of Consent Agenda

Commissioner Cox made a motion to appoint Commissioner Dick McCallum to serve as liaison on the Parks and Recreation Board. Also, appoint Commissioner Blaine Cox to serve as liaison on the Board of Adjustment and the Lake Structures Appeals Board. Commissioner McCallum seconded the motion and the vote of approval was unanimous.

A motion was made by Commissioner Stanier to approve the request from Pediatric Brain Tumor Association to hold a "Ride for Kids" on June 24, 2000 as presented. (Copy of request attached). Commissioner McCallum seconded the motion and the vote of approval was unanimous.

A motion was made by Commissioner McCallum to approve the request from Tim and Debbie Turner regarding a sewer connection in Chimney Rock for the Cajun Pig Restaurant. (Copy of request attached). Commissioner Cox seconded the motion and the vote of approval was unanimous.

Commissioner Cox requested that Council members receive a sewer capacity report (including pending sewer connections) be provided prior to accepting future sewer connections outside of town limits. Town Manager Place agreed to provide estimates of sewer capacity.

Commissioner Stanier made a motion to approve the request from the Hickory Nut Gorge Chamber of Commerce to: (1) use town property on "The Memorial Point" area and marina area to hold a fireworks display July 4, 2000, (2) provide police coverage and fire coordinator involvement during July 4th fireworks display, (3) use town property (grassy area in front of the Lake Lure arcade building) and use the town marina area for a Halloween festival October 28-29, 2000 including a haunted house, and haunted boats, (4) suspend the town peddling ordinance to allow vendors to sell food and concession items during the Halloween festival (0ctober 28-29), and (4) suspend the town peddling ordinance to allow vendors to sell food and concession items during the boat parade December 2, 2000, (5) waive the boat permit fees and boat length restrictions for the boat parade December 2, 2000, and (6) town provide police coverage and police boat escort during the boat parade. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McCallum and the vote of approval was unanimous.

Town Manager Place briefed Council members on the status of action plans from the Lake Lure Golf Course Advisory business report. He reported on the following:

* The tournament schedule is being prepared and there is still a couple of blanks needing to be filled.

* Advertising is currently in process including a new ad this week in historical society publication with distribution of 40,000 (general part of North Carolina and South Carolina upstate).

* Starting the March issue of the town newsletter, there will be a column on the Lake Lure Municipal Golf Course.

* Efforts are being made to improve PR regarding the golf course.

* Working on a membership meeting with the theme of "You have a major stake in your golf course, come and get involved." This meeting will be held sometime in April or May at the Lake Lure Municipal Center Building. Mr. Place plans to participate at this meeting along with any Town Council members and Golf Course Advisory Committee members who wish to attend.

* Currently there are drink machines located outside of the golf course clubhouse building. Other accessories including a refrigerator, microwave, and hot dog warmer are located inside of this building. Plan to purchase a new hot dog cooker.

* Suggest selling beer and wine at the golf course (which requires Town Council approval).

* The footer for a pole has just been completed.

* A new fan will be installed in the golf course clubhouse by the beginning of the season.

* The Golf Course Manager is meeting this week with a representative from a company about a leasing program and another company is preparing a written proposal.

* A purchase program will be included in the pending capital improvements plan (CIP).

* A meeting is being scheduled next week with engineers to explore alternatives regarding the golf course.

* The Golf Course Manager is working on plans to redevelop the driving range (includes: grading, seeding, and markers). A fence and net may also be needed.

* Patching at the golf course is ongoing, but resurfacing will have to await until budget ok.

* There are major improvements for the golf course outlined in the CIP for fiscal year 2002-2003 (subject to Town Council approval).

* Ditches have been cleaned once again by county prison labor.

* The golf course manager is working with Mr. Lee Jenson of IPDC for various parks and recreation grants.

* There will be an operations manual for the golf course developed this year. The initial draft will be prepared by the golf pro-shop clerks when not busy with customers.

After discussion, Commissioner Cox made a motion to schedule a special joint workshop meeting with the Lake Lure Golf Course Advisory Committee Tuesday, March 7, 2000, 9:30 a.m., in the Lake Lure Municipal building for the purpose of reviewing the golf course business report. Commissioner Pressley seconded the motion and the vote of approval was unanimous.

Mayor Proctor stated he would post the golf course business report on the town web site and mention that copies of this report are available at town hall.

Commissioner Stanier suggested that an article be placed in the town newsletter inviting citizens to come to the special joint workshop meeting on March 7, 2000 and share their input regarding the Lake Lure municipal golf course business report.

After discussion, Commissioner Cox made a motion to: (1) adopt the following "catch and size limit" regulation for certain fish (trout, bass, crappie) in Lake Lure as recommended by the Lake Advisory committee, (2) implement this new fishing regulation effective following the town fishing moratorium ending February 28, 2000, and (3) include these new fishing regulations in the town lake regulations brochure. Commissioner Pressley seconded the motion and the vote of approval was unanimous.

This new regulation reads as follows:

Trout: Limit 5 per day, per person, and all must be no less than 15 inches long.

Bass: Limit 5 per day, per person (total bass):

Largemouth Bass must be no less than 16 inches long.

Smallmouth Bass must be no less than 14 inches long.

Crappie: Limit 20 per day, per boat, and all must be no less than 10 inches long.

In addition, the Lake Advisory Committee recommended that the new "catch and size limit" regulations be published in the Lake Lure lake regulations pamphlet. Also, submit these new regulations to the Wildlife Resource Commission to be written into the laws which are unique to Lake Lure.

The Lake Advisory Committee advised action was needed to improve the quality of fishing because the numbers and sizes of fish have decreased in the lake.

Town Manager Place reported on the following:

1. Recognized Town Clerk Mary A. Flack for becoming the first municipal clerk in the State of North Carolina and the fifth IIMC member to achieve Master Municipal Clerk designation with the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. The MMC designation represents the Institute's highest recognition for clerk achievements in education, and contributions to the clerk profession, and the community.

2. Briefed Council members on the status of funds available for the hydro-electric plant regarding the intercon-nection project. Total cost is estimated at $162,886 and $152,900 is in the current fiscal year budget. Mr. Place stated the balance could be funded in next year's budget. Also, Mr. Place asked for authorization to proceed with the hydro interconnection project.

A motion was made by Commissioner McCallum and seconded by Commissioner Stanier, to authorize the town manager to proceed with the hydro interconnection project. The vote of approval was unanimous.

3. Briefed Council members about the upcoming fiscal year 2000-2001 budget schedule. He said there will be an initial staff meeting scheduled for tomorrow and that budget requests are due on March 10. Town Council budget workshops will begin sometime towards the end of April through the month of May. The official budget message will be presented by June 1, 2000. A public hearing will be held on June 13, 2000 (tentative date) regarding the fiscal year budget 2000-2001 and this budget will be adopted by July 1, 2000.

4. Mentioned that letters have been sent out to all new members of the newly formed Parks and Recreation Board regarding an organizational meeting (tentatively scheduled Friday, February 18, 2000).

5. Reported on the status of the selection process for a Zoning Administrator.

Mayor Proctor announced he had updated the programs on the town web site.

Commissioner Pressley thanked the Lake Advisory Committee for their work.

Commissioner McCallum made a motion and Commissioner Cox seconded the motion to enter into a closed session meeting for the following purposes. The vote of approval was unanimous.

1. Attorney client privilege and legal matters [G.S. 143-318.11(1)3] regarding Casteel vs. the Town of Lake Lure;

2. Attorney client privilege and legal matters [G.S. 143-318.11(1)3] regarding Fairfield

Mountains POA vs. Rutherford County and the Town of Lake Lure;

3. Attorney client privilege and legal matters [G.S. 143-318.11(1)3] regarding the status of the Pollino zoning violation; and

4. Personnel matters [G.S. 143-318.11(a)6].

With no further discussion in closed session, Commissioner Cox moved, seconded by Commissioner Stanier, to come out of the closed session meeting at 9:25 p.m. and re-enter the regular session of the meeting. The vote of approval was unanimous.

While in closed session, Council members voted to seal the minutes of the closed session meeting in order to avoid frustrating the purpose of the closed session.

With no further items of discussion, Commissioner Cox made a motion to adjourn the Town meeting at 9:30 p.m. Commissioner McCallum seconded the motion and the vote of approval was unanimous.

ATTEST:

______________________________ _______________________________

Mary A. Flack, MMC                Mayor Jim Proctor

Town Clerk

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