Welcome
The Beaufort County Committee of 100 (BCC 100) met in the Wilkinson center in Belhaven, NC at 6:00 P.M. for a Dinner Meeting. Chairman Scott Shepherd and Mr. Tom Thompson, Executive Director of the Beaufort County Economic Development Commission (BCEDC) welcomed the group of 110 to Belhaven for their meeting. Those representing Belhaven Administration were: Dr. Charles O. Boyette, Mayor; Council members George R. Ebron, Jr., Mayor Pro-Tern; Cynthia M. Heath and Linda Wilkerson. Town Clerk Marie J. Adams was also present.

The blessing was given and the meal enjoyed.

Power Point Presentation
Wilkinson Center - Ms. Starlon Credle
Mr. Thompson introduced Ms. Credle who gave background information on the formation of "Friends of JAW"and the present use of the building and the building's availability for rent.

Beaufort County Community College
Mr. David Crosby, representing Beaufort-County Community College (BCCC) informed the group of ongoing classes in the community including Nurse's Aid Classes held in the Wilkinson Center with scheduled computer programs this summer, also in the Wilkinson Center.

Belhaven Waterfront Plan
Mayor Boyette gave background information concerning the town's Waterfront Study Plan by stating that the plan was financed with $25,000 from the Town and $25,000 from the BCEDC; he highlighted the Waterfront Study Plan by showing the condominiums, marinas bike/walk paths, etc. and gave detailed information with the power point presentation and stated that the Town of Belhaven owned g piece of property on the waterfront at the end of Pamlico Street (known as the Belhaven Fish&Oyster property) that would be a focal starting point of the plan;

Mayor Boyette stated that the town's infrastructure was ready for development as the Sewer Treatment Plant's capacity had been increased, a new state-of-the-art reverse osmosis Water Treatment Plant was near completion and the electric system had been upgraded from a 4,160 kv system to a 12,500 kv system including new substation, lines, poles, etc. Mayor Boyette informed the group that the town had a safe harbor in Pantego Creek and that contacts are being made to push forward replacing the damaged breakwater with rock.

Mr. Thompson stated that the Waterfront Plan for Belhaven would come to fruition as he has developers interested in the properties already. Mr. Thompson stated that all property owners involved were also very cooperative with the proposed development.

Pungo District Hospital Update
Mr. Ken Ragland, Chief Executive Officer, Pungo District Hospital (PDH) stated that the hospital was a 501@3 not for profit which opened in July 1953 with 130 full-time employees with a $4,500,000 annual payroll. Mr. Ragland stated that PDH had services as larger hospitals including acute intensive care, and one of four ventilators in the state. Mr. Ragland stated that the outlook for PDH was good as the hospital was progressing financially but warned that there would continue to ups and downs financially as government changes payment/insurance practices make
changes. Mr. Ragland boosted that PDH had five doctors and was ready to serve the community and areas surrounding.

Bath Tricentennial - 1705
Mayor Barbara Modlin spoke briefly informing the groups of year long plans for the Bath TriCentennial. Mayor Modlin stated that Bath was the oldest town in NC, with the oldest church, library, house, etc. Some of the events plan include the docking of Elizabeth II, an outdoor drama and Blackbeard's Ball.

Future Beaufort County Projects
Mr. Thompson spoke of several developmental projects within the county.

Adjournment
There being no further business, Mr. Thompson declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M.