LeAnn Pierce Jay Healy Mayor Mayor Pro Tem

Steve Shuttleworth JoDan Garza Council Member Council Member

Lynn Barbee Bruce Oakley Council Member Town Manager

Town of Carolina Beach 1121 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 28428 Tel: (910) 458-2999 Fax: (910) 458-2997

WEEKLY UPDATES JULY 6, 2020 – JULY 10, 2020 POLICE DEPARTMENT:

Patrol/Investigations: • Evan Moore (34) reported on June 29th he was the victim of Larceny in the 600 block of Saint Joseph Street, CB. Case closed by arrest. • Two unnamed juveniles reported on July 1st they were the victim of Simple Physical Assault In the 100 block of Harper Avenue, CB. Case closed by arrest. • Jessica Merryman (44) reported on July 1st she was the victim of Larceny in the 100 block of South Bridge Street, CB. Case closed by arrest. • Lora Nacrelli (49) reported on July 1st she was the victim of Larceny in the 100 block of South Bridge Street, CB. Case closed by arrest. • James Lane (61) reported on July 1st he was the victim of Larceny in the 1500 block of Whelk Avenue, CB. Case is closed by arrest. • Peter Jakubett (51) reported on July 1st he was the victim of Larceny in the 200 block of Peninsula Avenue, CB. Case is closed by arrest. • Tracy Dean (52) reported on July 1st she was the victim of Larceny in the 1500 block of Whelk Lane, CB. Case closed by arrest. • Lawrence Feiock (59) reported on July 1st he was the victim of Larceny in the 100 block of Teakwood Drive, CB. Case is closed by arrest. • Scotchmen Convenience Store 354 Canal Drive, CB reported on July 2nd they were the victim of a Larceny/Shoplifting at their store. Video being reviewed and investigation is continuing. • Town of Carolina Beach reported on July 2nd they were the victim of Damage to Property in the 100 block of Cape Fear Boulevard, CB. Person(s) of interest have been identified and the case is under further investigation. • Lynn Liles (65) reported on July 2nd she was the victim of Credit Card Fraud in the One block of Sailfish Lane, CB. The case is under further investigation. • Tow 2 Tow Towing Company 100 block of Winner Avenue, CB reported on July 3rd they were the victim of Larceny of Motor Vehicle. Warrant has been issued for person responsible. • Jessica Flynn (23) reported on July 4th she was the victim of Larceny in the 100 block of Carolina Sands Drive, CB. The case is under further investigation.

Arrests: • Brandon Wilson (25) Teakwood Drive, CB was arrested on July 1st in the 100 block of Teakwood Drive, CB for Larceny of a Firearm, Misdemeanor Larceny and Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicles. • Jeremy Fenton (48) Sedgley Drive, Wilmington, NC was arrested on July 1st in the 100 block of Cape Fear Boulevard, CB for Simple Physical Assault. • Thaddeus Samuels (38) Carver Road, Jacksonville, NC was arrested on July 2nd in the 1100 block of North Lake Park Boulevard, CB for Misdemeanor Failure to Appear. • Scott Scohy Jr. (30) Trails End road, Wilmington, NC was arrested on July 3rd in the 200 block of Cape Fear Boulevard, CB for False Imprisonment, Violation of Court Order, Misdemeanor Breaking and Entering and Assault on a Female. • Steven Christopher (33) Joey Court, Wilmington, NC was arrested on July 3rd in the 1300 block of North Lake Park Boulevard, CB for Misdemeanor Failure To Appear. • Rebecca Meier (50) South Canal Drive, Gilbert, Arizona was arrested on July 4th in the One block of Cape Fear Boulevard, CB for Second Degree Trespass, Intoxicated and Disruptive and Assault on a Government Official/LEO. • Jacob Johnson (26) Enterprise Road, Lexington, Kentucky was arrested on July 5th in the 100 block of Cape Fear Boulevard, CB for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Disorderly Conduct.

Civil Citations: • Civil citations written June 29, 2020 – July 5, 2020: 44

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fire/Rescue Administration Division: • Staff preformed an on-site inspection of Carolina Beach Boat Yard • Staff attended bi-weekly department head meeting • Staff worked on Got-Em-On Fishing Tournament logistics • Staff attended events committee meeting

Fire/Rescue Fire Prevention Division : • Plans Review • Foster Home Inspection • Addressed Complaints

Fire/Rescue Operations Division: • Weekly Drills with volunteers • Got-Em-On fishing tournament preparations • Staff worked on EMT Continuing Education

Fire Responses: Basic Incident Info with Number of Responding Apparatus and Personnel for Date Range: Start Date: 07/03/2020 | End Date: 07/10/2020 DATE ADDRESS INCIDENT TYPE SHIFT 07/04/2020 121 Lighthouse DR 100 - Fire, other A Shift 07/03/2020 205 Florida AVE 542 - Animal rescue A Shift 07/03/2020 401 Spartanburg AVE 554 - Assist invalid A Shift 07/03/2020 1 Pelican LN 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew A Shift 07/03/2020 100 Freeman PARK 621 - Wrong location C Shift 07/03/2020 1 Scallop LN 361 - Swimming/recreational water areas rescue A Shift 07/03/2020 416 Greenville AVE 561 - Unauthorized burning C Shift 07/05/2020 317 Greenville AVE 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew A Shift 07/04/2020 201 cape fear BLVD 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew C Shift 07/04/2020 151 Marker USCG NavAid ST 365 - Watercraft rescue A Shift 07/04/2020 100 Freeman Park 365 - Watercraft rescue A Shift 07/04/2020 5 Cape Fear BLVD 520 - Water problem, other A Shift 07/04/2020 1 Harper AVE 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew A Shift 07/04/2020 1 Hamlet AVE 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew A Shift 07/04/2020 1708 Canal DR 331 - Lock-in (if lock out , use 511 ) A Shift 07/04/2020 100 Freeman Park 150 - Outside rubbish fire, other A Shift 07/04/2020 220 Annie DR 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew A Shift 07/04/2020 518 Augusta AVE 511 - Lock-out B Shift 07/04/2020 8021 Yellow Daisy DR 111 - Building fire A Shift 07/04/2020 418 Carolina Beach AVE N 745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional B Shift 07/04/2020 1800 Carolina Beach AVE N 118 - Trash or rubbish fire, contained A Shift 07/04/2020 100 Hamlet AVE 118 - Trash or rubbish fire, contained A Shift 07/05/2020 1 CLAM SHELL LN 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew B Shift 07/06/2020 100 CHARLOTTE AVE 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew B Shift 07/06/2020 1605 N Carolina Beach AVE 364 - Surf rescue A Shift 07/06/2020 9 S Pavilion AVE 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew A Shift 07/06/2020 201 N Lake Park BLVD 323 - Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) A Shift 07/06/2020 9 S Pavilion AVE 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew A Shift 07/06/2020 107 Alabama AVE 131 - Passenger vehicle fire A Shift 07/06/2020 418 N Carolina Beach AVE 743 - Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional A Shift 07/06/2020 122 Harper AVE 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew A Shift 07/06/2020 313 Spartanburg AVE 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew A Shift 07/07/2020 1002 S Third ST 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew A Shift 07/07/2020 701 N LAKE PARK BLVD 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew B Shift 07/07/2020 220 ANNIE DR 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries B Shift 07/07/2020 4 S FIFTH ST 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew B Shift 07/08/2020 1328 N LAKE PARK BLVD 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew C Shift 07/08/2020 1 CLAM SHELL LN 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew C Shift 07/08/2020 100 MOOREFIELD DR 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew C Shift 07/08/2020 418 N CAROLINA BEACH AVE 745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional C Shift 07/09/2020 808 BLANCHE AVE 745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional C Shift 07/09/2020 212 FLORENCE AVE 522 - Water or steam leak B Shift 07/09/2020 102 CAPE FEAR BLVD 745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional B Shift 07/09/2020 901 N DOW RD 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew B Shift 07/09/2020 32 PELICAN LN 745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional B Shift 07/09/2020 8 S PAVILION AVE 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew B Shift 07/08/2020 1 TENNESSEE AVE 311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew C Shift TOTAL # INCIDENTS: 47

PARKS AND RECREATION • A virtual meeting was held this week with representatives with the North Carolina Wildlife Federation regarding restoration of the shoreline of the Lake. At the meeting, we discussed the potential of plantings to restore the shoreline. Additional research and a site visit with NCWF representatives will be held in the future. • We are continuing to gather the needed items to submit the LWCF grant application for the playground at Lake Park. The grant is due on August 1, 2020. • Staff is working on installing landscape fabric at McDonald Park in preparation of the installation of the playground borders and much. • The Joseph Ryder Lewis Park Sign Committee is completing the interpretive signs for the park. A meeting will be held at the park on Tuesday, July 14th at 11:30 AM to discuss the signage and the next steps for the park. • Staff created an updated No Contact Beach Wheelchair Flyer. Our new flyer includes proper cleaning instructions upon returning rented Beach Wheelchairs. • The Carolina Beach Community Building will be a One-Stop Voting location this year. The building will be unavailable for rentals from Tuesday, October 12, 2020, through Monday, November 2, 2020.

Events: • Staff had issued a filming permit to Lighthouse Films to shoot a music video from 7/14-7/16. The majority of the filming will take place inside the Fat Pelican. There will be one shot on Canal and one shot adjacent to the Municipal docks. • The Annual Got Em On Fishing Tourney will take place this weekend. The Fisherman’s Lot will host the weigh in station. There will be no alcohol or band this year to further accommodate state restrictions for distancing etc.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Development Review All Permits Received 8 Renovations/Repair RESIDENTIAL (paid) 1 Renovations/Repair COMMERCIAL (paid) 1 Additions (paid) 1 Single Family (paid) 3 Accessory Structures - Res & Comm (paid) 1 Demolitions (paid) 1 Fence (paid) 1 Fire (paid) 2 CAMA permits/exemptions 2 Certificate of Occupancy 3 Building Inspections Building Inspections 18 Building Plan Review 12 Planning and Zoning Zoning Inspection 15 Zoning Plan Review 23 Permanent Signs Approved 1 Code Enforcement Received/Reported Complaints 5 Town Observed Violations 2 Resolved Complaints 2 Investigations Researched 6 Violation Letters 1

Code Enforcement: • We had two (2) tall grass complaints this week; homeowners were contacted; letters sent and met with good results. • There were also two (2) junk vehicle complaints, one was towed by CBPD and the other put in a garage. • A report of yard debris being dumped into a wooded lot on Snapper Lane; perpetrator was contacted and he agreed to move the branches to his property; Town staff picked up the debris on their regular schedule.

Zoning:

Agenda Items/Meeting Dates Status Land Use Plan Approval July 14th – Town Council Meeting CUP: 8 Unit SFR PUD at 522 7th Street July 28th – Council Workshop – 5:30PM Text Amendment: Signs August TRC Text Amendment: Road Improvements August TRC Text Amendment: Harbor Ordinance-Floating Home August TRC

• The Planning Department dealt with several violations this week and is in the process of issuing letters related to those violations • Planning submitted the Quarterly CAMA report for Exemptions, Final Inspections, and Minor Permits issued in the 4th Quarter of 2019/2020

OPERATIONS

WWTP: • Staff performed all operational/maintenance tasks and laboratory analyses as necessary to maintain compliance with all applicable permits.

Utility Staff: • Locates, work orders and tap verifications, clearing permits. • Continuous maintenance of existing road cuts. • Water meter cut on, off and verifications. • Replace broken meter registers and MTU’s. • Install irrigation services and meters. • Repair water service leaks. • Respond to reported sewer backup.

W/S Administration/Billing/Customer Service: • Applied mail and lockbox payments to account (everyday) • Processed AR box and Online payments (everyday) • Voicemails (everyday) • Processed T2 decal sales online: o Total online requests received: 55 o Total not approved: 33 o Total approved: 22 o Total permits sold: 10 o 30 Emails answered • Processed 14 permit payments • Set up accounts for planning: 1 • 20 FMS accounts established

Public Works:

Beach Rake: Per permit guidance, Staff operated the beach rake, from Harper to Hamlet, last week following the July 4th holiday crowds.

Pedestrian Safety Improvements: Vegetative undergrowth was cut back on North and South side of Ocean Boulevard in proximity to the Island Greenway intersection, to improve line of sight between vehicles and pedestrians. Contractor is scheduling programming of the FLIR sensors on the newly replaced signal system.

Environmental:

Beach Front • Replaced missing dog sings • Operated the beach rake from Hamlet Ave. to Pelican Ln. • Replaced 4 burnt trach cans

Freeman Park • Repaired poles and rope • Repairing trash pods

Boardwalk • Removed sand from the beach accesses • Continued building a wall along the accesses to prevent sand build up • Repaired the waterlines on the south showers

Signage • Continued to straighten signs throughout town • Installed No Parking signs in the 100 block of Florence Ave.

Facilities • Repaired the soap dispenser in the Sandpiper restrooms • Repaired holes in the wall at the Sandpiper restrooms • Repaired the showers at the Sandpiper restrooms • Repaired the showers at the Hamlet restrooms

Streets • Repaired potholes on Canal Dr. • Monitored flooding on Canal Dr.

Special Events • Setup the GOT-EM-ON Fishing Tournament

Storm water: • Trace, survey, and camera the stormwater system at the intersection of South 5th/Augusta for property owner, including town right of way • Troubleshoot sinkhole at the intersection of Carolina Sands DR./Oceanward, issue not stormwater related • Repair stormwater system on the 1500 block of Mackerel Lane • Update portions of NIMS documents for storm related activities • Repair/maintenance equipment and vehicles • Monitor stormwater system on the 900 block of South 3rd