It’s high time that we get some more mermaidy action out there! Sorry for the massively huge delay, folks~ (At the very least, I do hope that the recent re-releases of Umi Monogatari helped tide you over for this!) 😉 Before I get too far underway here, I do have...
Bet you didn’t expect to hear back from me so soon! 😉 Well, you know how it is… can’t hold us back, can’t tie us down~! *^_^* Despite how some nay-sayers might wish otherwise. Anyways. I had a lot of fun editing/reviewing this episode. And by “fun,” I mean “pain.”...
Yep, you guessed it! It’s time to release more Milky Holmes Mermaid Melody Pure! Doesn’t Lucia look all proud and dignified, as a mermaid princess? I mean, she has an expression of honor on her face, she’s wearing a stylized coral crown… and somehow she got Rina to be part...
<Cues the theme from Rocky> Hamasaki Masahiro is an ordinary middle school student in Japan. Since he spends most of his time away from school helping his mother run the family business, he doesn’t get to enjoy his younger years like most teenagers. He’s always a target for bullying at...
Nyuuu! That’s right, folks… another day, another episode of Mermaid Melody Pure to keep all you fishies happy…. Wait. Say what, there are 3 news posts about Mermaid Melody Pure on the front page? *O_o* Whoa… Yeah, that’s a fluke, sorta. As I’m sure you noticed, this episode was expedited...
No, you’re not dreaming! With this release, we’re breaking new ground! *^_^* And we’re not stopping here! Onwards and upwards! Yeah, I’m sorta lacking in material for the teaser picture here. So, to make up the difference, I have some random material. First off, a rather entertaining quote (somewhat modified,...
That’s right, folks! Flying at you at the speed of sound, it’s…. OK, yeah. I’m sure you believe that. Heh. 😉 But! On the more positive spin, with this release, we’ve now matched the degree of progress that Naisho accomplished back in 2005. (Was it seriously that long ago? *o_o*...
<Puts on cat ears and giant fuzzy cat paws> Heywo, everynyan! It’s time for another (un)timely post from your favorite mermaid catfish, Lexi-nyan! *^_^* <Paw paw~> Anyways, onto the main story in today’s news. (Well, OK… second main story. First main story, yes, 7 is underway. I’ve been having serious...
Whaaa! Surprised? Yeah, this was a really fast turnaround for me, getting this episode edited fast. Well, if you believe the quote from Albert Einstein, likening relativity to sitting on a hot stove… Ah, but that’s another story, another time. 😉 Onwards to the random screenie from this ep! I’m...
Whaa!? Has it really been two months since the last release?? *._.* Nyuuuuuu… been a busy mermaid. During that time, I did go on a field trip, though. For any of the folks who live in the southwestern United States area, perhaps the name Monument Valley might ring a bell...
The Watauga County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting, as scheduled, on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 5:30 P.M. in the Commissioners' Board Room of the Watauga County Administration Building, Boone, North Carolina.
Chairman Hodges called for additions and/or corrections to the February 2, 2016, regular meeting minutes.
Commissioner Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Yates, moved to approve the February 2, 2016, regular meeting minutes as presented.
Commissioner Kennedy, seconded by Vice-Chairman Blust, moved to approve the February 16, 2016, agenda as presented.
A public hearing was held for the close out of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation Program #12-C-2431.
There being no public comment, Commissioner Yates, seconded by Vice-Chairman Blust, moved to declare the public hearing closed at 5:37 P.M.
Commissioner Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Welch, moved to approve the close-out of Community Development Block Grant Scattered Site Housing Program #12-C-2431.
A public hearing was held to consider proposed amendments to the Ordinance to Regulate Wireless Communication Towers in Watauga County including the title change to: the Watauga County Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance. The amendments are recommended by the Planning Board. The new ordinance is modeled after the North Carolina League of Municipalities version and incorporates federal and state law and court cases. The new ordinance would allow for greater height in some cases to encourage concealed wireless technology and increase collocation.
· Adding: III(C)(6) New and existing wireless support structures and facilities owned by governmental agencies and designed for non-commercial emergency communications.
Vice-Chairman Blust, seconded by Commissioner Kennedy, moved to call the public hearing to order at 5:38 P.M.
There being no public comment, Vice-Chairman Blust, seconded by Commissioner Welch, moved to declare the public hearing closed at 5:45 P.M.
Commissioner Kennedy, seconded by Vice-Chairman Blust, moved to adopt the Watauga County Wireless Telecommunications Ordinance as present by Mr. Joe Furman.
On behalf of Ms. Alice Salthouse, High Country Community Health C.E.O; County Manager Geouque requested authorization of the submittal of a grant to expand current dental operations at the Watauga County Health Department facility. The grant deadline was prior to the Board meeting; therefore, staff authorized the submittal of the application contingent upon Board approval. Board action is required to approve the submittal of the grant; therefore, should the Board wish to decline the submittal, staff will request High Country Community Health withdraw the application.
County Manager Geouque stated that, should the grant be awarded, a request for acceptance of the grant would be presented to the Board for approval.
Commissioner Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Welch, moved to approve the submission of the grant as presented by the County Manager.
County Manager Geouque presented the Smoky Mountain Center Quarterly Financial Report as required by Statute. This report was given for information only with no action neither required nor taken.
Tax Administrator Larry Warren presented the Tax Collections Report for the month of January 2016. This report was presented for information only and, therefore, no action was required.
Commissioner Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Yates, moved to approve the Refunds and Releases Report for January 2016, as presented.
Per Commissioner request, discussion was held regarding the recent Board of Adjustment ruling regarding the asphalt plant permit for Hampton/Maymead.
Commissioner Welch requested legal guidance regarding the recent ruling stating that he had received emails from those in support of and against the ruling. Chairman Hodges deferred to the County Attorney.
County Attorney Eggers stated that the Board of Adjustment had concluded the second of two recent hearings.
In the first hearing the Board of Adjustment ruled with Planning staff that the Appalachian Materials permit for an asphalt plant be denied. The ruling was appealed to the Superior Court.
In the second hearing the Board of Adjustment ruled against Planning staff stating that the Hampton/Maymead permit would be upheld. The County Attorney stated that following the written decision of the Board of Adjustment, the Board of Commissioners could appeal the decision to the Superior Court but it would be premature to do so at this time. Appeals could be made, if so desired, within thirty days of the receipt of a written decision by the Board of Adjustment. If appealed at the appropriate time, the Superior Court would only review the legality of the hearing such as errors of law or arbitrary and capricious judgment.
County Manager Geouque stated that due to One-Stop Voting and the Primary, the Board of Elections will be using the Commissioners’ Board Room from March 3 – March 16. This includes the second regularly scheduled Commissioners meeting in March.
Staff recommended cancelling the second meeting in March or rescheduling it for Thursday, March 17, 2016, at 5:30 P.M.
County Attorney Eggers suggested keeping the meeting scheduled in case any action was needed in regards to the Board of Adjustment’s recent ruling and then cancelling the meeting if it was not needed.
Commissioner Kennedy, seconded by Vice-Chairman Blust, moved to reschedule the March 15, 2016, regular meeting to Thursday, March 17, 2016, at 5:30 P.M.
· The Annual Pre-Budget Retreat will be held on Monday, February 22, 2016, beginning at 12:00 P.M. and continued on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioners’ Board Room.
· A public hearing is scheduled at 6:00 P.M. on March 3, 2016, in the Large Courtroom at the Watauga County Courthouse to receive public comments regarding the requested modification of the air permit for Maymead Materials, Inc.’s 421 Recycling Yard in Boone, North Carolina.
At 7:10 P.M., Commissioner Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Welch, moved to enter Closed Session to discuss Attorney/Client Matters, per G. S. 143-318.11(a)(3) and Personnel Matters, per G. S. 143-318.11(a)(6).