THE GADZETTE
THE OFFICIAL LONGLEAF PINE REALTORS® GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER
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BY ANGIE HEDGEPETH, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DIRECTOR
The Fayetteville Public Works Commission took action Wednesday, July 27 that maintains PWC’s current base electric rates, reduces customer fees, introduces optional electric rates that will offer customers’ choice, and continue to support PWC conservation efforts as well as support economic development.
PWC’s NEW optional Whole Home/Business rate will provide additional incentive for off-peak energy use by introducing a NEW SUPER-OFF-PEAK rate, which is 50% less than PWC’s current off-peak electric rate.
Super Off-Peak energy period will be available in February 2023.
Super Off-Peak is 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM
There are also NEW and cost-saving changes to electric vehicles, renewable energy & economic development. To view the changes and view the entire PowerPoint, please click the link below.
In other changes, PWC lowered fees for connection, reconnection, and meter testing, passing along savings achieved by new technology and operations.
From Elaina Ball (PWC CEO/General Manager) – PWC is pleased to be able to hold our customers’ base electric rates steady, reduce certain fees and offer
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IN THIS ISSUE
Lee County Economic Development Win
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NEW optional rates that can help customers save energy and money. Electricity use and technology are rapidly changing, and we are excited to provide options to our customers that will encourage the adoption of new technologies such as rooftop solar and electric vehicles. |
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Angie Hedgepeth
Government Affairs Director
Longleaf Pine REALTORS®
angie@longleafpinerealtors.com
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OFFICIAL LPR® GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER |
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BY TOWN MANAGER, SCOTT MESZARAOS
Town Manager Scott Meszaraos gave an update to Hope Mills Commissioners on the “State of the Town.” The following information was presented as it pertains to real estate.
Development
Between the period June 2021 through July 2022, there have been 10 voluntary annexations for commercial and residential development
*1,000 plus proposed single-family residential development
*Multifamily development
*20 acres of industrial development
*Commercial development
*Total acreage = 397
Commercial Development – recent commercial development
*2 Starbucks (standalone)
*Fit 4 Life Fitness Center
*TJ Robinson Life Center
*Popeyes
*Dirty Whiskey Distillery
*2nd Jersey Mikes
*2nd Taco Bell
*Barbara Anns Chicken
*Mavis Tire
Industrial Development
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Subdivisions
The Town of Hope Mills has recently completed the second phase of an existing subdivision and has construction in 4 additional separate residential communities. These are all subdivisions that are within Town limits and separate from recent annexations.
*Valley End 2 (completion)
*Preserve at Lake Upchurch Phase 3
*Sheffield Farms Phase 5
*Sweetwater Phase 1
*Georgetown Estates Phase 3
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Liberty Point – 77-acre development that consists of 3 separate proposed industrial operations. When completed, Liberty Point will consist of over 40 million square feet of industrial development.
Building 1 – United States Postal Service
Building 2 – permitted for construction
Building 3 – permitted for construction
The Town has also recently annexed a 30-plus acre industrial development in this area.
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OFFICIAL LPR® GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER |
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JULY 18, 2022
Even with the legislature focused on a specific agenda, NCR was able to advance one of our top legislative priorities. House bill 776, Remote Online Notarization (RON), was signed into law by Gov. Cooper on July 8. North Carolina now joins 39 other states who have passed this necessary legislation that’s a reflection of the technology-based world we live in.
The pandemic highlighted the need to be able to notarize and safely sign documents electronically. The NCR lobbying team passed legislation during the 2020 session to allow real estate transactions to continue during the pandemic. Therefore, RON was allowed as a temporary solution. Once the temporary solution expired, NCR knew that this pandemic-driven necessity should become a permanent solution.
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After months of negotiations and strategizing, a consumer, attorney, and/or notary can now be in different locations and safely sign documents electronically. The passage of RON marks a major win for our industry.
Please stay tuned for the July 22nd Advocate for the second part of the legislative wrap-up.
If you have any questions, please contact Pam Melton, Director of Political and External Communications.
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“House Bill 776 would allow authorized North Carolina notaries to remotely perform notarial acts using real-time online communication technology”
REPS. D. HALL, DAVIS, HARDISTER, RIVES
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OFFICIAL LPR® GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER |
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BY ANGIE HEDGEPETH
The following annexations have been approved for the City of Fayetteville.
*Annexation area is located along the southern side of Dunn Road and the eastern side of N. Plymouth Street. The property consists of two parcels and a portion of two other parcels resulting in approximately 84.80 acres and is owned by AOM II LLC. This is a proposed industrial site.
This annexation passed unanimously.
*Annexation area is located within Kings Grant subdivision, along the western side of Shawcroft Road between Kimsey and Gregg Crout. The property is 5.22 acres and is owned by Tumbleweed Holdings, LLC. The development will consist of 140-
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160 residential homes. This annexation passed with Councilwoman Shakela Ingram voting in opposition.
*Annexation area is located along the southern side of King and Rockfish Roads, across from Lakewood Drive. The property is 16.47 acres. The owner plans to build a commercial development.
This annexation passed unanimously.
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OFFICIAL LPR® GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER |
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MARCH 24, 2022
Lee County announced a new economic win for the county and city. Service Offsite Solution is a Raleigh company that will build a new facility in Lee County.
What do Service Offsite Solutions produce?
SOS produces factory-built framing components for home builders. The SOS products reduce the framing time for new construction from estimated 12 days to 2 days.
Where will the facility be located?
The 240,000 square-foot facilities will be located on Colon Road.
How many Jobs?
235 jobs with an average salary of $50,000. The taxable investment is estimated at $18 million. Jeff Thompson, vice president of operations of Service Offsite Solutions said, “Service Offsite
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Solutions are changing the way that residential framing is done in the Carolinas.”
Lee County Commissioner Kirk Smith said, “With Lee County’s location in the heart of North Carolina, placing us in close proximity to one of the largest home building markets in the U.S., this move will help further accelerate the impact of SOS on our county, state, and country. The company’s investment will positively impact our community and broaden our tax base, truly making Lee County a place to live, learn, work and play.”
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OFFICIAL LPR® GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER |
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 61/2 can tuna, drained
- 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 hardboiled egg, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion, finely chopped
- 4 slices of whole wheat bread
- 1 tablespoon celery, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, sliced thinly
- 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish (or dill)
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
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DIRECTIONS
- In a medium bowl place tuna, egg, onion, celery, pickle relish, both mustards, mayonnaise, and salt.
- Mix all ingredients well.
- Spread tuna mixture on 2 of the bread slices.
- Cover with tomato slices and lettuce.
- Top with remaining bread slices. Enjoy!
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