06 Aug 2009
HB1305 Update – House Concurs
Late this afternoon the House of Representatives concurred on HB1305 “Beach Plan” and now the bill will head to the Governor’s desk for her review and signature. Click here for a copy of the latest bill.
06 Aug 2009
Pender County Comprehensive Plan Gaining Momentum
As many of you are aware the Pender County Planning Department is working through a complete update of the Counties planning and development regulations and land use plan documents. BASE has been actively involved in many of the discussions and has been steadily working with the planning staff on numerous revisions. We wanted to make
06 Aug 2009
H1305 Changes made on the Senate Floor
– Late Breaking News – HB1305 “Beach Plan” Goes to the Senate Floor HB1305 was read in on the Senate Floor late Wednesday afternoon and passed second and third reading by a vote of 42-5 and will now go back to the House for concurrence. However some last minute amendments were introduced on the Senate
05 Aug 2009
Senate Commerce Approves HB1305 “Beach Plan”
The Proposed Committee Substitute (PCS) for HB1305 was voted favorably out of the standing Senate Commerce Committee this morning and now will head to the Senate Floor and could be heard as early as tomorrow. Governmental Affairs Director Tyler Newman, was on hand for the vote this morning, as he has been throughout this Session,
30 Jul 2009
The Beach Plan – The Real Story
“ByLine Wilmington” to focus on Beach Insurance Plan Sunday, August 2nd On August 2nd Tyler Newman, Governmental Affairs Director for BASE and John Gainey – Insurance Specialist, discussed the issue surrounding the Beach Plan and the nuts and bolts of HB 1305 and what’s likely to happen this legislation session on this issue with host
29 Jul 2009
DCM Sea Level Rise Survey
DCM Sea Level Rise Survey The NC Division of Coastal Management is interested in hearing your perceptions about sea level rise. We would greatly appreciate if you would spend a few minutes to complete an online survey at www.nccoastalmanagement.net. We are seeking responses from a diverse audience, and whatever your knowledge or belief about sea
24 Jul 2009
City of Wilmington Proposed Stormwater Ordinance
Below find the latest draft of the City of WIlmington stormwater ordinances scheduled to go to the Planning Commission on August 5. The items below include the clean draft as well as a strikethrough underline version showing how it has changed following review from the State. The changes you will find are resulting from one
21 Jul 2009
HB 1305 Heads to the Senate
HB 1305 Beach Plan Changes passed 2nd and 3rd reading in the House and now will head to the Senate. A floor amendment was offered by Rep. Pat McElrath (R-Carteret) on the House side that would have raised the cap on assessments from $1 Billion to $2 Billion. Unfortunately the amendment failed by a vote
10 Jul 2009
HB 1305 Coastal Insurance Moves to the House Floor
HB 1305 Coastal Insurance Moves to the House Floor After a contentious and long debate, with five amendments on the floor and heavy lobbying pressure from NC20 (represented by BASE), NC Home Builders Association, and the NC Association of Realtors the standing House Finance Committee favorably reported HB 1305 out of committee. The Bill will
01 Jul 2009
CBRA Zones Getting Revamped
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct several virtual town hall meetings on the recently submitted Report to Congress: John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Digital Mapping Pilot Projects. The USFWS is soliciting public input on the report and draft maps during a public comment period that closes on August 5, 2009. USFWS