FREE SUMMER CONCERT ON FRIDAY – BEACH BILLY BROTHERS

From 6:30 – 8:30 pm this Friday night, July 27^th, the beach music/classic R&B band “Beach Billy Brothers” will be performing at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area as part of the Summer Concert Series sponsored by the Town of Kure Beach. Grab your chairs or blankets and come on down for a good time. Food is available for purchase from the vendors on the concert field, or you can pack you own. Do NOT bring beverages or pets. Beverages can be purchased from the vendor at the concert.

REGISTER NOW FOR TENNIS CLASSES

Register now for the next session of weekday tennis classes. The next session starts July 30/31. This session will be 4 weeks and the session fee will be prorated. The first fall session starts Sept. 3/4 (Sept 3 is Labor Day, the first Monday class will makeup on Wednesday Sept 5). Junior classes will once again be held in the afternoons in the fall. Weekday program taught by PTR Recreational Coach Billie Fitzsimons. All classes are on a first registered, first served basis. To register, go to: http://www.pleasureislandtennis.info/

KB COMMUNITY CENTER ANNUAL BARBECUE on AUGUST 18^TH

The Kure Beach Community Center Committee will be holding their annual summer barbecue on Saturday, August 18^th from 4:00 -8:00 pm, or until the food runs out. The event will be held in the KB Community Center which is located at 118 North 3^rd Avenue, behind Big Daddy’s Restaurant. Pulled pork barbecue will be provided by Middle of the Island Catering and cole slaw will be provided by Big Daddy’s Restaurant. In addition to the barbecue and slaw, buttered parsley potatoes, baked beans, iced tea and rolls will be served. Last but not least, you will be able to choose a luscious dessert to top off your meal. Tickets are $8.00 at the door. Take out plates will be available; however we encourage you to just sit right down and enjoy a great meal at the center with your family, friends and neighbors. To get more information about the Kure Beach Community Center and all of the great events that are held throughout the year, please call 910-458-8944 and leave a message. One of the committee members will be more than happy to return your call and answer your questions.

INTERESTING RECYCLING FACTS ABOUT WATER FROM THE KB STORMWATER & ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE

When you throw away an aluminum can, you waste as much energy as if you’d filled the can half full of gasoline and poured it on the ground. Americans use 100 million tin and steel cans each day.

KUREBEACH COMMITTEE VACANCIES

The Town of Kure Beach is always looking for residents who would like to serve on Town committees. For a list of committees and member vacancies, access the Town’s website and view the list at the bottom of the calendar list on the homepage.

COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR

Mayor Dean Lambeth wants to hear your thoughts and concerns regarding the Kure Beach community. Come and meet with him on Saturday mornings at Town Hall from 9:00 -11:00 am.

TOWN COUNCIL ACTIONS 7/19/12

COMMITTEES

• · Council appointed Michael Bledsoe to the Shoreline Access & Parking Committee.

COUNCIL/LEGAL

• · Council voted to allow the closing of Dow Road from Ocean Boulevard to K Avenue, west of 7^th Avenue, on Wednesday, July 25^th from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm if DOT will advertise the closing 48 hours in advance with their signs posted at both ends of the closed area. (Note: The closure will be made to allow for filming of a movie sequence.)
• · Council adopted a policy regarding special events for non-profits as a new section, Section 3.02, for the Town’s Policy Manual. (Note that the new policy states that the Got Em On Live Bait Club, Step Up For Soldiers, Carolina Beach Parks & Recreation Children’s Fishing Tournament and the Trinity Charity Ride are exempt from having to make application with the Town for approval of its events.)

FINANCE/BUDGET

• · Council voted to re-invoice Set Up Events for the unpaid balance of $240 for this year’s Triathlon and Sportsfest Event.
• · Council voted to approve the purchase of a beach wheelchair in the amount of $2,280, as requested by the Shoreline Access & Parking Committee, to be paid for out of the Committee budget.
• · Council voted to accept the proposal for a wooden pirate ship for the Ocean Front Park’s tot lot at a cost to the Town of $5,163.

PROJECTS

Ocean Front Park

• Council voted to accept the proposal for a wooden pirate ship for the Ocean Front Park’s tot lot at a cost to the Town of $5,163.

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS

• Council voted to send the draft amendment to Chapter 19 Zoning, Article IV Supplemental District Regulations, Section 321.5. Prerequisite to construction, demolition, remodeling and impervious surfaces, etc. back to the Planning & Zoning Commission to make it consistent with the Storm Water Ordinance and then bring it back to Council for approval.

MINUTES

• Approved June 19, 2012 regular Council meeting
• Approved July 27, 2012 continued to July 2, 2012 Emergency Renourishment meeting

FOLLOW UP

• The Planning and Zoning Commission is to present at Council’s regular August meeting a firm date in September when they would like to hold a joint work session with Council to discuss the K Avenue Extension project.

DISCUSSED – NO ACTION TAKEN

• Beach Renourishment
• Smoking on the Beach Ban (Note: Town Attorney gave opinion that Town doesn’t have authority to ban smoking; only State has authority.)

KURE BEACH BUSINESS CORNER

If you’d like to advertise your Kure Beach business, simply email the information to frontdesk@townofkurebeach.org to be included in this section of our weekly email. Please note that your place of business must be situated IN Kure Beach/Fort Fisher in order to advertise here. This information goes out to over 1,100 Kure Beach residents and friends. Keep your information short and concise. No attachments please.