Beulaville board reviews stormwater, plans for future repairs

Beulaville officials report progress on water projects, town cleanup, and upcoming plans at the March board meeting.

Town Manager Lori Williams and Public Works Director Ricky Raynor reported that 2.7 inches of rainfall was recorded in February, and daily water use averaged 195,000 gallons. They also shared that available funding from the Waterline Replacement Project will close out the available funding repairing a leak on Brown Road. On March 27, bids will be accepted on engineering services for USDA grant projects. The Stormwater Project closed out and a Capital Improvement Plan has been submitted with primary concerns for future repairs listed. The board will review the plan in the upcoming months.

Police Chief Karl Mobley had no major issues to report since returning to a four-person schedule. He shared that a new parlor opened in town and received letters to remove electronic gaming systems under the town ordinance.

Code Enforcement Officer Jamie Rogers reported piles of trash and debris cleared throughout town. In some cases, residents were given five days to clean up their collections of cans or construction debris.

The board approved a Tree Board Ordinance formalizing the town’s plans for the board and how it will be used to better the town as a whole.

The board also approved a 2026 auditing contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Company in Wilmington. The contract will allow for individual assessments as needed for grants.

Williams reported a successful town shredding event at the end of February with 2,000 pounds of material shredded. A bulk trash day will be held on March 25.

The town board scheduled a meeting for March 19 for a virtual review of last year’s fiscal audit. The meeting will be followed by a budget workshop.