10Th Annual Town of Duck Jazz Festival

SUMMER/FALL 2016 10th Annual Town of Duck Jazz Festival The Duck Jazz Festival partner, Children @ Play, this Trads, the Second Marine I N S I D E presented by PNC celebrates year featuring The Muppet Aircraft Wing Jazz Ensemble, THIS ISSUE: its 10th year of bringing high Movie, scored by jazz pianist and the First Flight High School quality jazz performers from Kenny Ascher and by Paul Jazz Band. Duck Jazz Festival 2 around the nation to the Town Williams. On Saturday, This year’s interactive Performers of Duck on Columbus Day October 8, a new Concert on program is called “The Journey Weekend in October. The the Green will feature jazz of Clave from Africa to the Beach Nourishment 3 Town began the festival with guitarist Frank Vignola with Americas” led by Frank Jospé, a Project Updates several goals in mind. Creation Vinny Raniolo from 4:00 – 6:00 drummer, band leader and of a free, accessible cultural p.m. Festival musicians music educator at the FY 2016-2017 Budget 4 event to build an active and appearing on Sunday will gather University of Virginia. The Expenditures engaged community was one, to perform informally in a live Dare County Student another was to offer the event jam on Saturday evening at The Workshop will take place FY 2016-2017 Budget 5 in the fall to draw additional Blue Point restaurant. This following the festival this year Overview/Revenues people to Duck and the Outer event offers the public a unique on Monday, October 10, and Banks, to support local glimpse of artists interacting will be led by The Rad Trads. Duck Pedestrian Plan 6 businesses during a time together in a casual setting, and Drawing a variety of jazz Updates considered to be a shoulder gives performers a chance to musicians together during this season in our tourist economy. meet or reconnect on the eve free community festival in a Duck Fire Continues 7 The Town continues to look of the main event. more intimate setting has Excellence in Service for ways to engage the On Sunday, October 9, the proved to be a rewarding community and to provide Duck Jazz Festival culminates experience for the artist Duck Public Safety 8 opportunities for artists and with the day-long festival which participants, the attendees, Keeping You Safe public interactions. A variety showcases four bands, and a local businesses, sponsors, and of events will take place leading second stage that provides a volunteers. We look forward Notes From Around 9 up to the weekend throughout more interactive experience to celebrating the 10th year of the Town Duck Village at individual Duck for the audience. Festival Duck Jazz and hope you will 2016 Summer Events 10 Businesses. Events at the artists include Frank Vignola, join us! Visit duckjazz.com for Season Town Park begin on Friday, Davina & The Vagabonds, performer bios and festival October 7, with a Movie on Marquis Hill Blacktet, Robert information! Upcoming Events and 11 the Green with Outer Banks Jospé Express-Trio, The Rad Dates Stay Connected! 12

P A G E 2 Come out this October as these, and other fantastic musicians, take to the stage for the The Performers Town of Duck’s 10th Annual Jazz Festival!

Davina & Robert Jospé Express– Trio The Vagabonds This trio includes musicians Robert Jospé on drums, Butch Taylor on keyboard, and Dane Al- Bringing you 100 years of American music and derson on electric bass. They play a percussive Davina’s originals, which lend themselves to mix of jazz, rock, funk, and Latin with a contempo- the American Songbook, the band brings edgy rary electric sound. Jospé has been participating in nostalgia to older generations and fresh new professional performances since the age of 16. music to younger ears. This rollicking quintet is Robert Jospé Express formed in 2012 when held together by Davina’s keyboard Butch Taylor, former keyboardist with playing, with the Dave Matthews Band, returned Frank Vignola with acoustic bass, from the West Coast and they began Vinny Raniolo drums, and a playing at Fellini’s in Charlottesville, Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordi- spicy trumpet VA. Within a few months, bassist Dane nary guitarists performing before the public and trombone Alderson joined and a double CD was today. Performing together as a duo for the horn section. released in 2014. past five years, Frank Vignola and Vinny Rani- The group’s olo have performed at nearly 1,000 engage- focused, clean ments worldwide. They have played in many sound and of the world’s most renowned venues, in- emphasis on cluding the Sydney Opera acoustic in- House, New York’s Lin- struments is novel to both blues and coln Center, and the jazz worlds, and sets the show closer Teatro Olimpico in Vi- to New Orleans than to Chicago. cenza, Italy. A typical per- formance takes the audience on a whirlwind tour of musical history. Touching on everything Marquis Hill Blacktet from Beethoven and Bach, to Gershwin and The Rad Trads Carmichael, and peppered with Marley and Marquis Hill’s love of the saxo- Sting, there is sure to be something for eve- Based in New York City, phone began to take hold after ryone to love. As explained by Frank: “We The Rad Trads have quickly gained a being inspired by his cousin. At 12 like to have people leave our shows feeling reputation as one of New York’s most years of age, Mr. Hill became a member better than when they arrive”. entertaining live acts. They bring their of the South Shore Youth Jazz Ensemble love of the game to a diverse style of under the direction of saxophonist and soulful American music, with influences educator Ronald Carter. ranging from early jazz to New Orleans brass He expanded his musical band, R&B, the Chicago and delta blues, and rock education with a B.A. in & roll. Featuring three powerful horns, a driving Music Education from rhythm section, and three captivating lead vocal- Northern Illinois Univer- ists, The Rad Trads consistently win over audi- sity in 2009 followed by ences with their relentless energy, charisma, and a Masters of Music de- enthusiasm. gree in Jazz Pedagogy from DePaul University. It was then that he began to lead his own ensemble, the Blacktet. He gained more recognition after winning prestigious competitions such as the International Trumpet Guild Jazz Competi- tion in 2012 and the Thelonious Monk Interna- tional Jazz Trumpet Competition in 2014. P A G E 3 Beach Nourishment Project Status and Updates

In an effort to streamline access to information about the upcoming Beach Nourishment projects scheduled for Duck, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills in 2017, the towns and Dare County have partnered to create MoreBeachtoLove.com. This site provides links to specific town projects, accompanied by an interactive map that shows where the project is currently under construction, and the direction the project is forecasted to move. Other information will be added during construction including FAQs and ideas of other things to do in the area. Also, beach forecasts with the latest details on the project will air on the Dare County Government Channel to help visitors and residents enjoy their stay during the project.

QUICK FACTS

Project Area: 1.7 miles located from the northern boundary Estimated Project Cost: $14,057,929 of the Army Corps of Engineers property, north to 140 Skimmer Way, which includes a 500 foot northern taper Project Funding: Dare County: $7,094,929 funded by Dare County using Total Estimated Sand Volume: 1,180,000 cubic yards occupancy tax revenues collected specifically for beach nourishment projects Dune Crest Height and Width: At an elevation of 20 feet, Duck: $6,963,000 to be funded through the issuance of the dune will be 20 feet wide at a 5 to 1 slope (North Special Obligation Bonds (SOBs) to be paid back over five American Vertical Datum of 1988 or NAVD88) years at an annual debt service cost to the Town.

Design Beach: At an elevation of 6 feet, the beach will be 65 Debt Service Funding: to 70 feet wide (NAVD88) $1,221,390 annual for five years $247,857 funded by entire Town through budgetary Advanced Fill: 130 to 135 feet appropriation $632,248 funded by MSD A (14.8 cents): all oceanfront and non-oceanfront properties in the project area $341,285 funded by MSD B (31.5 cents): oceanfront properties in the project area only Additional funding from the Dare County Beach Nourishment Fund, which varies by year.

Construction Phase: Construction Impacts: Construction takes place around- the-clock (depending on weather) and impacts approximately 500 feet of beach at one time. Construction Timeline: In order to maintain a 65’-75’ wide dry sand beach for the life of the Start Date: April 1, 2017 project, the initial construction phase of the project will create a End Date: June 1, 2017 200’ wide berm. Sand will erode or move to the offshore bar within the first 1-3 years. Please note: weather and equipment failure may cause delays

For more information and answers to frequently asked questions please visit the Beach Nourishment page at www.townofduck.com/beach-nourishment-project. P A G E 4 Fiscal Year 2017 Expenditure Review

Overview property on which it sits dune planting/fencing at 17% and Transfers to Overall, expenditures for the ($278,192) and fertilization Other Funds at 16% which FY 2017 Budget are expected  Funding for boardwalk ($75,000) is revenue being transferred to decrease 2.2% when repairs ($10,000)  Funding for stormwater to the Beach Fund. compared to the FY 2016  Repairs to the Public projects ($40,000) Environmental Protection Amended Budget. Safety Building ($10,000)  Funding for the repaving expenditures, i.e. residential  Funding for a study on the of the Duck Trail and commercial solid waste The FY 2017 Budget includes Public Safety Building ($60,000) collection, disposal and several initiatives and projects ($20,000)  Funding for professional recycling and costs related in addition to employee and  Funding of one new police services related to the to beach protection, are operations costs. Among patrol vehicle ($40,000) Comprehensive next at 15%. Cultural and these are the following, which  Debt service on the Pedestrian Plan Recreational (Town Park, are elaborated upon in the purchase of police patrol ($10,000) including debt service on individual departmental page of vehicles ($42,249)  Funding for crosswalk the property) follows at 7%. the budget document: Rounding out the list are  Replacement of SCBA lights ($16,000) and  Funding for facilitator expenditures related to bottles for the Fire  Funding for crosswalk services related to a Budgetary Accounting Department ($18,000) striping ($24,000) review of the 2022 Vision (contingency and fund  ($10,000) Replacement of Fire balance) at 6% and Department turnout gear Where Revenue Goes  Funding for legal work Transportation, i.e. those ($13,000) The Town of Duck uses its related to easements for items related to the Town’s  Purchase of additional revenue sources to fund a the Comprehensive variety of services. For FY streets and at 3% the Duck Pedestrian Plan ($15,000) hose for the Fire Trail, and Economic and Department ($6,000) 2017, the majority of the  Funding for replacement of Physical Development (the  Debt service on a Fire Town’s revenues (33%) are sidearms ($3,000), a used to fund Public Safety Department of Community ballistic shield ($1,575), Department command Development) at 3%. vehicle ($14,083) related expenditures. Public two replacement  Debt service on Engine Safety expenditures include computers ($3,300) and the Police and Fire Employee Costs portable radios ($3,100) 111 replacement The Town of Duck ($57,722) Departments, Building for the Police Department Inspections, and Ocean currently employs 25 full-  Purchase of extrication  Funding for contingency Rescue. This is followed by time employees and one equipment for the Fire ($75,000) General Government part time equivalent Department ($7,000)  Direct appropriation to expenditures (Governing employee. For FY 2017, a the fund balance of  Debt service on the Body, Administration, 1.5% merit increase for all ($379,857) and Inspections vehicle Finance, Legal, and Public employees is budgeted plus  Transfer to the Beach ($14,083) Buildings, including debt a merit bonus of up to an Capital Reserve Fund  Interest payment on service on the Town Hall- additional 1.5%, as well as a related to the Beach Beach Nourishment debt Community/Meeting Hall, 10% increase for medical Nourishment Project ($118,028) and Information Technology) insurance. ($1,221,390)  Funding for enhanced In addition, the FY 2017 Budget also includes funding for the following Capital Improvements Program (CIP) items. These items include the following:  Debt service for the purchase of the Town Park property ($321,060)  Debt service for the construction of the Town Hall Complex, including the purchase of the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Overview: Revenue Review P A G E 5

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2016- revenue will be transferred to two MSDs to generate increased the Town’s overall 2017 Budget was adopted a Capital Reserve - Beach revenue to assist in funding tax levy, and the related by Town Council on June Fund and will not pay for any debt service payments on increase in the percentage of 1, 2016. The budget General Fund expenditures. the Town’s Beach shared revenues applied for document is available Without the MSD revenue, Nourishment Project. FY 2017. Collections are o n l i n e a t Ad Valorem taxes are MSD-A applies to all expected to remain generally www.townofduck.com/ expected to remain flat with a properties in the project high. In FY 2016 the Town towngovernment/budget/ 0.1% increase over the FY area and is expected to of Duck received 12.24% of 2016 Amended Budget. generate $632,248 through the occupancy and land The FY 2017 Budget Other revenue sources are an additional Ad Valorem transfer taxes returned to represents a 2.2% decrease in expected to remain virtually tax rate of $0.148. MSD-B the Dare County Towns and revenues from the FY 2016 unchanged, with a few minor applies only to oceanfront 3.72% of sales tax revenues. Amended Budget. This increases. The sections properties in the project For FY 2017 these change is due to decreases in below elaborate on the area and is expected to percentages are expected to one-time revenue sources revenues for the FY 2017 generate $341,285 through increase to 14.24% of such as reimbursements from Budget. an additional Ad Valorem occupancy and land transfer Dare County in the form of a Ad Valorem Taxes tax rate of $0.315. The tax revenues and 4.72% of Shoreline Grant for Ad Valorem revenues are MSDs will remain in place sales tax revenues. All three engineering related to the derived from taxes placed on until FY 2020 after which shared revenue sources are Town’s Beach Nourishment the property in the Town, they will be re-evaluated. expected to be strong for FY Project, debt proceeds and which includes real property, As is shown in the 2017, with no increase (but fund balance appropriations, personal property and motor accompanying chart, the vast no decrease) in gross which is not offset by sharp vehicles. All Ad Valorem majority of the Town of occupancy tax revenues, an increases in shared revenues taxes are established by the Duck’s revenues are derived estimated increase in gross (sales, transfer and occupancy Ad Valorem tax rate applied from Ad Valorem taxes and land transfer tax revenues of taxes). Ad Valorem revenues to each $100 of the assessed MSD taxes (56%). 3%, and a 0.5% increase in remain significantly higher than value of applicable taxable Shared Revenues estimated gross sales tax in previous years due to the property. For FY 2017, it is Shared revenues (sales, revenues expected. continued implementation of anticipated that the assessed occupancy, and land transfer Other Revenue Sources two Municipal Service values in the Town will taxes) are expected to Of the remaining revenue Districts (MSDs) to assist in increase by a modest 0.25%, increase by 26% for FY 2017 sources of the Town, all are funding the Town’s Beach resulting in 0.1% increase in when compared to the FY expected to be the same or Nourishment Project. These general Ad Valorem revenues 2016 Budget. This dramatic slightly above or below, in FY two MSDs will generate when compared to the FY increase in shared revenues 2017 as was budgeted for in $973,533, with MSD-A 2016 Budget. As was noted is the result of the FY 2016, except for generating $632,248 and MSD previously, effective July 1, implementation of the two Restricted Intergovernmental -B generating $341,285. This 2015, the Town implemented MSDs in FY 2016, which (grants) which are expected to be significantly lower than FY 2016 and Unrestricted Intergovernmental Revenue, specifically the Utility Franchise Tax, which is expected to be higher than FY 2016. Building related permits and fees are expected to remain strong in FY 2017. Miscellaneous revenues are expected to be equal to those generated in FY 2016. P A G E 6 Duck Moving Forward with Pedestrian Improvements While awaiting the completion of final de- obstructions that block the view of drivers village, the design will include a dedicated signs and permitting for significant as they approach intersections throughout bike lane, landscaped strip, and sidewalk pedestrian improvements throughout Duck the Town. The Town of Duck has along both sides of Duck Road. Areas imme- Village, the Town of Duck is engaged in coordinated with property owners and a diately north and south of Duck Village will efforts to implement other aspects of the landscape contractor to remove vegetation be improved with an eight foot wide shared Town’s adopted pedestrian plan. and other obstructions to improve safety for use path matching up with the existing Duck drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians at these Trail. This spring, the Town completed the first intersections. phase of a project installing new reflective Due to the substantial cost of these improve- Tcrosswalks across the side streets at dozens This spring, the Town also completed a pro- ments (estimated at over $2.8 million by of intersections. The recently adopted ject to repair/repave a section of the Duck VHB), it is highly likely that construction will budget contains funding to add reflective Trail adjoining the Sound-Sea Village be phased over a period of several years. As crosswalk striping at all of the remaining neighborhood while installing needed a side benefit, the phasing will help ensure intersections north of Duck Village. improvements to address storm water that construction can be completed when it ponding in the area. The installation of an is least obtrusive during the off-season. The To improve safety at crosswalks over Duck underground drainage collection system and Town will be seeking grants and other Road, the Town of Duck recently began a permeable concrete paving has greatly sources of funding to help defray the con- pilot project to evaluate the effectiveness of improved drainage issues along this area of struction costs. solar paneled light fixtures. Solar light the Duck Trail. fixtures were installed on approximately 14 For questions about the proposed pedestrian foot high poles at three of the busiest While these projects have been underway, improvements, contact Town Manager Chris pedestrian crosswalks in the Village (Aqua, VHB Planning & Engineering has been work- Layton at [email protected] or the Town Hall, and Sunset Grille). The Town is ing with Town officials, property owners, the Director of Community Development Joe evaluating the effectiveness of the lights to N.C. Department of Transportation, and Heard at [email protected] determine if similar fixtures should be Dominion Power to complete a detailed or by calling the Town Hall at 252.255.1234. added at additional crosswalks in the future. design and specifications for recommended The Pedestrian Plan also recommends the sidewalk improvements throughout Duck removal of vegetation and other Village. Throughout most areas of the

Bicycle/Pedestrian Traffic Counter Installed Crosswalk Solar Lighting Installed

The Town of Duck recently installed bicycle and pedes- The Town of Duck’s ongoing improvements to crosswalks at side street trian traffic counting equipment in a location along the intersections throughout Duck is providing safer conditions for pedestri- Duck Trail north of the intersection of Duck Road and ans and bicycle riders along the Duck Trail. The addition of lighting at Four Seasons Lane. This equipment will monitor the crosswalks throughout Duck Village to facilitate safer pedestrian cross- amount of bicycle and pedestrian traffic heading in and ing of Duck Road during evening and nighttime hours is another key out of Duck Village in an effort to document the number component of the Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan. of people using the Duck Trail. The solar lighting project is the first step toward im- plementing this recommendation. This data collection is part of a larger project between the Institute for Transportation Research and Education During a trial phase, solar lighting has been installed (ITRE) at North Carolina State University and the North on both sides of Duck Road at three busy crosswalks Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to located near Aqua restaurant, Duck Town Hall, and study the economic impacts of shared use (bicycle/ Sunset Grille restaurant. These unique lighting fix- pedestrian) paths throughout the State of North Caroli- tures have solar panels embedded on the top and na. As part of this study, the ITRE will be collecting and efficient LED lighting beneath that provides illumina- analyzing data gathered tion of the crosswalk. Sensors in the fixture reduce from traffic counts and the intensity of the light during the night, then “power surveys of trail users up” when someone enters the crosswalk area. along the Duck Trail. Use of solar lighting fixtures can result in significant cost savings for the Town of Duck. In addition to substantial savings on installation costs, the Town would not incur ongoing expenses for electricity. Upon RESIDENTIAL CON- conclusion of the evaluation, it will be determined if similar lighting fix- STRUCTIO tures should be added at additional crosswalks in the future. Installed Bicycle & Pedestrian Counter P A G E 7 If Your Address Changes... All address changes should be made with Dare County. Please call the Tax Department Mapping office at 252.475.5960 or 252.475.5961. It is helpful if you are prepared with your PIN or parcel number which can easily be obtained by contacting the Town of Duck at 252.255.1234. If you are an oceanfront owner in Duck and have had a change of address, email, or phone number, please notify Sandy Cross at [email protected].

The following things should be remembered about  Tents must be 12’x12’ or smaller, must be placed 10’ apart or safety on our beaches at all times: more, and cannot be tied together. This is for safety to allow  Stay out of the water when the red NO SWIMMING flag is lifeguards views and quick access to the water. flying.  Remove ALL unattended personal items by 5 p.m. daily or they  Attend to and refill all beach holes. will be removed as litter.  Place all beach items at least 15 feet away from the base of  Dispose of all trash in the proper receptacles. the dune to allow for emergency access.  Report stranded sea life or turtle nests to a lifeguard.  Use designated beach walkways.  Shipwrecks should be reported, but not disturbed.  Pets are welcome under the control and watchful eye of the  Vehicles are not permitted on the beach between May 1 and owner. September 30.  Do not walk, dig, slide, or climb on the dune.  The use of motorized watercraft is prohibited.  Never swim alone; swim with a group.

Duck Fire Continues Excellence in Service As a 19-year member and ten response and approved the addition part in reducing risk by not twice a year and replace years serving as your Fire of three full-time firefighters. Cur- grilling on wooden decks, any detectors over 10 Chief, I have seen the needs rently, we have a roster of 39 with near structures, overhangs years old. of Duck change and the fire eight full-time firefighters (including or dry brush; and do not The Duck Fire Depart- department proactively adapt the Chief and Deputy Chief). dump coals in trash or near ment is always looking for to them. Duck Fire Depart- vegetation. Beach fires and ment was founded as an citizens who are willing to In addition, Duck Fire completed all fireworks are illegal in the serve the Town as volun- all-volunteer fire department its routine inspection conducted by Town of Duck. th teer firefighters. We have in 1982. Now, in its 34 year, officials with the Department of various roles in which you Duck Fire has evolved into a Insurance Office of the State Fire Also keep yourselves safe highly responsive combination Marshal (OSFM). The inspection by knowing the floor plan of can assist, not all of which department. Our membership evaluates appropriate staffing levels, your home or rental house involve active firefighting. If remains primarily volunteer. sufficient equipment, proper and have at least two escape you are interested in We have been challenged maintenance of equipment, commu- routes; designate an outside learning more about Duck with increasing service nications capabilities, and availability meeting place; change your Fire, please contact us at demands, limited year round of a water source. I am proud to smoke detector batteries 252-261-3929. population, and the availability inform the homeowners of the of our local residents to par- Town of Duck that the Duck Fire - Chief ticipate. The addition of full Department improved its North Donna Black and part-time firefighters has Carolina Response Rating to a 3. supplemented our volunteers This will be effective August 1, and has facilitated our con- 2016; please inform your insurance sistent provision of high level companies of this change. service for our citizens and visitors alike. Council recog- I would like to highlight a few fire nized our need to have per- safety reminders. Remember that sonnel available 24/7 dedicat- we live in a fragile environment that ed to Duck’s emergency is vulnerable to fire. Please do your Engine 111 on display for the children at Story Time P A G E 8 Help Duck Public Safety Keep You Safe Town of Duck Police and Fire County Central Dispatch at 252.473.3444. Departments are here to provide a safe, Save this number in your phone. As a tip, secure, and comfortable environment for write down any helpful information, The Duck Police and Duck Fire residents and visitors. Here are some tips including the license plate and a description Departments are located at on how you can help Duck Fire and Duck of the vehicle or person. Dial 911 in an 1259 Duck Road. Police keep you safe. emergency (fire, police, ambulance). Duck Police (Non-Emergency): 252.261.1112 Make the call. During the “off-season” Protect your belongings. Remove Duck Fire (Non-Emergency): while visitors and homeowners are not personal items from vehicles, and always 252.261.3929 frequenting residences, Public Safety lock vehicles and residences. Install alarm 24-HR Dare Central Dispatch encourages full-time residents to systems, or enroll in Duck Police’s (Non-Emergency): immediately report any and all suspicious property check program. 252.473.3444 activity. To report, call 24-Hour Dare

Notes from the Chief...

Before becoming the Chief of heroin overdose rates in serious as Bridgeport was a in the fact that law enforcement Police for the Town of Duck, I the United States. Be- couple decades ago, I be- personnel are often the first to served 28 years as an officer in tween 2010 and 2012, lieve we need to act now arrive on scene at an EMS Bridgeport, Connecticut. At Dare County experienced to prevent the problem (emergency medical service) call, the height of the HIV/AIDS 18 deaths per 100,000. from becoming more or in the regular course of their epidemic, Bridgeport had one When I look at what is serious. We don’t want to duties may encounter someone of the most serious drug and happening in North Caroli- be looking back years from who has overdosed. Just as they HIV problems in the country. na today, and particularly now when our communi- are trained in cardiopulmonary Today, the city has been able in coastal areas such ties are crippled by heroin resuscitation (CPR) and carry to bring down those problems as Dare County, I am and prescription opioid automatic defibrillators (AED’s), through a combination of ef- concerned about the rise analgesics overdose, wish- adding naloxone to their set of fective city management, smart in injection drug use. ing we had done something tools will help save lives. policing, According to the North when we had the chance. Every second counts in the event opioid antagonist (Naloxone) Carolina Department of I learned of a program of an opioid overdose. I am and disease prevention Health and Human Ser- called the North Carolina proud to announce that all of The programs called syringe vices, heroin use has risen Harm Reduction Coalition Town of Duck police officers are exchanges. 565% in the past five years. (NCHRC) and immediately appropriately trained and have When I first arrived in Dare In 2014 Dare County had engaged them to train all the capabilities to administer County as the Chief of Police the 5th highest drug over- Town of Duck police offic- naloxone when their duty calls. in the Town of Duck I began dose death rate in the ers and equip them with to realize that the region had state. While these num- automatic naloxone applica- - Chief John Cueto among the highest ranking of bers might not be as tors. My thinking was based Meet Your Police Officers

Pictured from left to right: Officer II Jason Garrett Officer II Tammy Bybee Officer I Chuck Edwards First Sergeant Jeffrey Ackerman Chief John Cueto Sergeant Melissa Clark Officer I Jason Rigler Master Police Officer Joe Knight Officer II Tara Poulin Public Safety Admin. Assistant, Christie Moseman Trash and Recycling Snapshot P A G E 9

If your trash or recycling pick-up was missed on your regular collection day, you should contact the Town Office immediately at 252.255.1234. Reports of missed collections must be received the same service day by 10:00 a.m. or service may not be available until the next scheduled pick-up. Please note that rental properties are required to have a minimum of two (2) solid waste containers. There is no requirement on Recycling cans. To report lost or damaged cans, or to request extra containers, please contact the Town Office at 252.255.1234 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Trash Collection Schedule: Recycling Collection Schedule:

May1– September 30– Mondays and Fridays May– October– Every Monday October1– April 30– Mondays Only November-April– 1st and 3rd Monday

Paul F. Keller Dedication 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal

Duck Town Council Mr. Sam Taylor served as Grand Marshal for the Town of th th voted on December 2, Duck’s 12 Annual 4 of July Parade and Celebration. Taylor 2015 to recognize Paul served on the original incorporation committee for the Town Frederick Keller for his of Duck and was a dedicated volunteer helping to work out exemplary life and service initial finances, budgets, and tax rates for the proposed to the Town of Duck by incorporation. He was a member of the search committee to naming the Town of hire the first Town Manager, Christopher Layton, and also Duck Meeting Hall, the served as the first Chairman of the Board of Adjustments. In “Paul F. Keller Meeting addition to the important role Taylor played in the Paul Keller with his grandchildren. Hall.” A ceremony held incorporation and beginning of the Town of Duck, he was in early 2016 had standing active with the Duck Civic Association and served as a room only as town residents, County and Town officials, and continuous representative on the Build the Bridge Committee. family and friends came out to celebrate and to recognize Paul. Keller has been a long-time member of the Duck Sam and Lydia Taylor ready for the 4th community. He first purchased property in Duck in 1970 and of July Parade became a permanent resident in 1995. He served as President of the Duck Civic Association and was instrumental in the defeat of efforts to construct a Food Lion on the Currituck Sound in 1999. This proved to be a watershed moment in the decision to seek incorporation of Duck as a Town. Keller was Chairman of the Duck Incorporation Committee and served as first Mayor of the Town of Duck from May 1, 2002 until December 4, 2002. He then chose to serve as a Council Member though his term ending in December 2003. His service continued when he became Chairman of the Town of Duck’s Municipal Property Master Plan Study Committee. P A G E 10 2016 Summer Events Season

While winter months are quieter throughout Duck Town Park, time flies at Town Hall as staff are busy planning the many community events scheduled throughout the summer and into fall. The arrival of June brings the return of summer programs and the opportunity to reconnect with the Town’s wonderful Duck volunteers – residents and home owners – who dedicate their time to help set-up for events and welcome attendees. Events continue to grow in terms of audience reach and number of programs offered. Nature on the Boardwalk, a new program led by NC Aquarium Outreach Coordinator Rhana Paris, was added to the spring line-up. There is no better way to celebrate summer than barefoot in the grass! What better place than on the beautiful grounds of the Duck Town Green? Hundreds of people participate in the Tuesday Yoga, offered by Village Yoga in Duck, and Wednesday Dynamic Flow classes, led by local trainer D. L. Althoff, each week. These classes continue through September 14. Traditional programs, like Interactive Theater on Tuesdays, feature the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island who bring live animals and a better understanding of local species. The Mys- tery of the Lost Colony gives an overview of the play and invites audience members up for a chance to join The Lost Colony actors on stage. Movies on the Sound, organized by the Outer Banks Children’s Museum, Children @ Play, returned to the Duck Town Green for ten consecutive weeks on the new night of Tuesday. The OBXtreme Magic Show continues to be a popular program held Wednesdays in the Duck Amphitheater. Thanks to support from long-time sponsor, Kellogg Supply Company and The Cottage Shop, and to a new sponsor, Twiddy & Co, the Town was able to offer this program for eight weeks, with two shows offered back to back during the first six weeks. Story Time brings local book stores, authors, and Duck Public Safety together with younger audiences on Thursday mornings. This year’s concert series takes place on Thursdays over 10 weeks. We welcomed Twiddy & Co. and 99.1 The Sound as new sponsors to the Concert on the Green series which runs through August 25. The 12th Annual 4th of July parade and celebration brought record crowds to the parade and the Duck Town Green. Participants were more creative than ever with everything from the enthusiastic Drum Guys, to a duck-billed Lady Liberty, and the recipient of the Mayor’s Award, the “Inflatable Duck” that even sprayed water! In addition to summer events, please plan to join us for the upcoming Nature on the Boardwalk programs in September and October; the 10th Annual Duck Jazz Festival October 7-9, with events at area businesses throughout the week; and Duck Yuletide on December 3. Any time of year there is a variety of activity throughout Duck, such as live music and events at Duck Merchants, kayaking, sailing, fishing, ocean swimming, and strolls along the Duck Boardwalk just to name a few. Whether you are with us summer, fall, winter, or spring, we hope your time in your home, or home away from home, is memorable.

The 6th Annual Duck by Just Playn’ Dixieland. Yuletide Celebration will take The event culminates in the place on Saturday, December lighting of the town’s crab pot 3, 2016, at the Duck Town tree — a wintertime staple in Park. This annual event brings Duck, and the arrival of Santa yuletide on the Duck cheer to Fire Engine! the Town The event of Duck ends at with the 5:00 p.m. support The Duck of local Merchants businesses. Association will be Ring in the holiday season coordinating events and and head to the park at specials on the same day to 3:00 p.m. with the whole coincide with the celebration. family. Enjoy hot chocolate or Details can be found at coffee, a donut or a cookie, www.doducknc.com closer to and listen to live holiday tunes the event. P A G E 11 Duck Merchants Meeting Schedule Association & Important Dates

DoDuckNC.com is your Town Council Meetings Duck Fire Open House one stop shop for all things 1st Wednesday of the month: Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 5:00 p.m.- Duck! Whether you are 7 p.m. (Regular Meeting) 7:00 p.m. at the Duck Public Safety looking for a place to shop, 3rd Wednesday of the month: Building. 1 p.m. (As Needed) play, dine, or stay you are Bulk Waste Collection sure to find it here. The Planning Board Meetings Friday, October 14, 2016. Duck Merchants Associa- 2nd Wednesday of the month: Collections occur twice a year. For details tion and the Town of 6:30 p.m. (Regular Meeting); visit www.townofduck.com/waste-disposal. Duck work together closely to promote the vibrant 4th Wednesday of the month: village and community unique to Duck. Pick-up the 6:30 p.m. (As Needed) 2016 DMA map, or visit the online directory of merchants at doducknc.com.

Fall Events

Lunch & Learns Friday, September 30 and Tuesday, October 18 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Learn more at www.townofduck.com.

Nature on the Boardwalk Thursday September 15 and Thursday October 20. Both from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Program is free but space is limited. Call 252-255-1234 to reserve your spot.

Duck Jazz Festival The 10th Annual Duck Jazz Festival takes place October 7-9 2016. See pages 1 & 2 and visit duckjazz.com for more information.

Rotating Art Show  Women’s Photography Exhibit July 30- October 26, 2016  Fibre Guild Exhibit November 2- January 30, 2017 Duck Yuletide Celebration The 6th Annual Duck Yuletide Celebration is on Saturday, December 3, 2016. For details visit www.townofduck.com/special-events/yuletide- celebration. TOWN COUNCIL Stay Connected!  Don Kingston, Mayor  Monica Thibodeau, Mayor Pro Tempore The Town of Duck strives to keep all constituents informed and connected to town news  Chuck Burdick and events. Thanks to social media and the internet, there are more ways to stay engaged.  Jon Britt  Nancy Caviness WEBSITE: The Town of Duck’s website is www.townofduck.com. It contains easy-to-find information regarding town meetings, events, ordinances, zoning requirements, and services. TOWN STAFF  Christopher Layton, EMAIL LIST: The Town of Duck maintains an email list which provides weekly updates on Town Manager meetings, events, and other news that occurs between the printings of this newsletter. To be  Lori Ackerman, added to our list, please visit www.townofduck.com,

Town Clerk FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: Find us on social media for the most up-to-date  Joe Heard, Director of happenings in the Town. Facebook: Town of Duck, and Duck Jazz Festival; Twitter: Community Development DuckOBX; Instagram: Town of Duck.  Sandy Cross, Permit Coordinator/ YOUTUBE: Find the latest video features on a variety of aspects of the Town of Duck as well CAMA LPO as Town Council meetings at the YouTube channel DuckPR.  Cory Tate, Building Inspector  Denise Walsh, Director of F AN P HOTO: Public Information, Marketing & Special Events Follow Town of Duck on Facebook and Instagram, and @DuckOBX on Twitter. Share  Betsy Trimble, Public your photos with #DuckNC. Relations/Events 1200 Duck Road Phone: 252.255.1234  John Cueto, Chief of Police Events/Info: 252.255.1286  Jeff Ackerman, Fax: 252.255.1236 First Sergeant [email protected]  Missy Clark, Sergeant www.townofduck.com  Joe Knight, Photo by Christie Moseman Master Police Officer  Tara Poulin, Officer II Town of Duck Standard Mail  Jason Garrett, Officer II P.O. Box 8369 US Postage  Tammy Bybee, Officer II Duck, NC 27949 PAID  Jason Rigler, Officer I Kitty Hawk, NC 27949  Chuck Edwards, Officer I Permit #170

 Donna Black, Chief of Fire  William Walker, Deputy Fire Chief  Jeffrey Del Monte, Captain  Jared Smith, Captain  Trey Batschelet, Captain  Anthony Bartolotta, Lieutenant  Jake Dempsey, Master Firefighter  Christie Moseman, Public Safety Administrative Assistant