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Board approves July 3 fireworks at Albemarle Beach after organizer says insurance will be reinstated
Summary
The Washington County Board approved a fireworks permit for Albemarle Beach on July 3 after staff said the organizer’s insurance, which had lapsed, would be reinstated and paperwork submitted before the event.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners voted June 14 to allow fireworks at Albemarle Beach on July 3 after staff reported the event organizer would reinstate lapsed insurance and provide proof before the event. Commissioner Ann Keyes moved to approve the request and Commissioner Carol Phelps seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Carol Phelps noted that the insurance provided by the person requesting the permit had expired. Mr. Pittman reported that "Mr. Godwin said he is aware of that and has sent in the appropriate paperwork and his insurance will be reinstated before the event and he will get his paperwork to Mr. Pittman before the event." The board approved the permit on the condition reported by staff; the transcript does not show staff later confirming receipt of the reinstated policy.
The fireworks approval was added to the agenda as Item 1A. The clerk’s office holds the official file for the request and any required certificates of insurance.
