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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 7, 1977
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
February 7, 1977, at 9:00 0'cl09k a. m. in the Ass~mbly Room, New Hanover County
Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners George E.Z\.lper; Karen E. Gottovi; Ellen C.
Williams; Vivian S. Wright; Chairman Claud O'Shields, Jr.; County Manager Dan W. Eller:
County Attorney James C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Brown. No members were
absent.
Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order
Rev. Douglas Farmer of Winter Park Baptist Ch:rrch offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 17, 1977, and SPECIAL MEETING, JANUAF.Y 27,
1977
Comm. Wright stated that in the Minutes of th,~ Regular Meeting of January 17, 1977,
on Page 259 under "Approval of Committee for Human Service Transportation Study", she
had understood that the Board voted to have that s'tudy with the understanding that there
was no commitment to it other than the study and she felt that fact should be noted in
the Minutes. Comm. Wright als~ stated that on Pag'~ 265 and 266 under "Discussion on
Appointment of City/County Committees" she would like to have some clarification to
her motion that Comm. Williams and Comm. Gottovi go on the Recreation Committee in
that when Chm. O'Shields had asked if there were any objections to his and Comm. Gottovi's
serving on the Recreation Committee, Comm. Wright had stated that she would like to see
Comm. Williams on the Committee also and suggested that they all three serve on it.
Chm. O'Shields stated that it was the feeling that a majority of either Board should
not serve on the Committee and requested that it bt~ held to two members.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of January 17, 1977, with the clarification requested by Comm. Wright
and approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 27, 1977, as presented.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF BILL FOR ABC FUNDS FOR TOWN OF KURE BEACH
Mayor C. R. Smith of Kure Beach and A. A. Canoutas, Attorney for the Town of Kure
Beach, appeared before the Board to request approval of a bill for submission to the
State Legislature which Bill would entitle the TO~l of Kure Beach to a 20% share of the
ABC profits of New Hanover County.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the Bill prepared by
County Attorney Fox for recommendation to our LegiBlators for introduction to the
General Assembly. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. -''',
A copy of the Bill is contained in Exhibit Book IV, Page ,52.
RESOLUTION PROCLAI~ING HUMAN RELATIONS WEEK
Rev. Vivan Martindale, Chairman of the Human I~lations Commission, Rev. M. L.
Dillingham and Mr. David Jackson of the Human Relations Office appeared to ask the Com-
missioners to proclaim the week' of February 13 through February 20 as Human Relations
Week.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, adoption of the Resolution proclaiming
the week of February 13 through February 20, 1977, as Human Relations Week in New
Hanover County. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams ar~ Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright
Comm. Wright stated that by voting "noe" she (lid not mean any offense to anybody
but she felt the time had passed for this type of c,ctivity, that it was a good thing at
one time but everythin<} had a time and a place and she felt that after awhile they
overdid their usefulness.
AGREEMENT FOR SHERIFF TO ASSUME ABC LAW ENFORCEMENT
Sheriff Grohman and Mr. W. Douglas Powell, ABC Administrator, appeared before the
Board to ask approval of a Contract between the ABC Board and the Sheriff's Department
in order for the Sheriff to take over the ABC Law Enforcement. The Sheriff and the
ABC Board had both approved the Contract.
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AGREEMENT FOR SHERIFF TO ASSUME ABC LAW ENFORCEMENT (CONTINUED)
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve the
was originally agreed upon with the changes that had been made in it.
motion carried unanimously.
Contract as it
Upon vote, the
Chm. O'Shields amended his motion to include approval of the following budget
amendment in the Sheriff's Budget in order to account for the funds necessary in as-
suming the ABC Law Enforcement:
For purchase of equipment:
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Debit - Acct. #11 445 61, Contingencies $ 5,663 :)
Credit - Acct. #11 514 74, Capital Outlay - EquipmE:nt 5,663
For operating budget:
Debit - Acct. #11 336 00, Assessments - Other GoVErnments $26,060
Credit - Acct. #11 514 02, Salaries & Wages $19,284
Acct. #11 514 04, FICA 1,128
Acct. #11 514 06, Hospitalization 325
Acct. #11 514 07, Retirement 1,543
Acct. #11 514 14, Travel, Meetings & Schools 224
Acct. #11 514 16, M & R - Equipment 298
Acct. #11 514 31, Automotive Expense 1,962
Acct. #11 514 33, Supplies & Materials 298
Acct. #11 514 36, Uniforms 224
Acct. #11 514 54, Insurance 401
Acct. #11 514 57, Miscellaneous 373
TOTAL $26,060
Upon vote, the budget amendment was unanimously apI,roved.
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
BUDGET TRANSFER - JAIL
Comm. williams moved, seconded by comm. Alper, approval of the following budget
amendment in the Jail Budget as requested by Sheriff Grohman:
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Debit - Acct. #11 520 02, Salaries & Wages
Acct. #11 520 14, Travel, Meetings & Schocls
Acct. #11 520 15, M & R - Buildings & Grounds
Credit - Acct. #11 520 33, Supplies & Materials
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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BUDGET AMENDMENTS - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Sheriff H. G. Grohman and Capt. T. H. Evans of the Sheriff's Department appeared
before the Board to request several budget amendments in the Sheriff's Budget.
County Manager Eller explained the following budget transfers that were requested
within the Sheriff's Budget:
Transfer $200 from Professional Services, Acct. #11 510 04 and $300 from
Printing, Acct. #11 510 12, to utilities, Acct. #ll 510 13. The purpose
of this transfer is to provide funds to pay the bills for electric service
to the radio tower which was not anticipated when the budget was prepared.
Transfer $400 from Equipment Rent, Acct. #11 510 22, to Copying and Dupli-
cating, Acct. #11 510 32.
Transfer $1,000 from Uniforms, Acct. #11 510 36, to Telephone and Postage,
Acct. #11 510 ll.
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County Manager Eller stated that the Sheriff had also requested an additional
$ll,OOO appropriation for Maintenance & Repair - Autos a1d Trucks and an additional
$11,000 appropriation for Automotive Supplies. The County Manager recommended the use
of part of the funds that were available from Title II of the Public Works Employment
Act of 1976 for this purpose and stated that the following budget amendment was neces-
sary in order to appropriate these funds properly:
Appropriate $22,000 to the Revenue Item in the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund -
Antirecessionary Funds, Acct. #56 349 01
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BUDGET AMENDMENTS - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (CONTINUED)
Appropriate $22,000 to the Expenditure Item in the Revenue Sharing Trust
Fund - Transfer to General 'Fund, Acct. #56 575 96.
Appropriate $22,000 to the Revenue Item in the General Fund - Transfer
from Revenue Sharing Trust Fund, Acct. #11 397 56
Increase Expenditure Acct., Maintenance & Repairs - Autos and Trucks,
Acct. #11 510 17; by $11,000.
Increase Expenditure Acct., Automotive Supplies, Acct. #11 510 31,
by $11,000.
After discussion concernin~ reasons for the additional appropriation in the
Maintenance & Repair - Autos and Trucks Acco1mt, Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded
by Comm. Williams, that the budget amendments be approved and that the County
Engineer be asked to go through ,the items charged to the Sheriff's Department
by the Garage and find out if there was a problem. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF LEAA GRANT APPLICATION - COMMUNICATIONS
Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the Resolution
authorizing the LEAA Grant Application for the purchase of a mobile radio to be
placed in the helicopter utilized by the Sheriff's Department. Upon vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book IV, Page 53.
PRESENTATION OF DIRECTORY OF SERVICES IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Dr. Ned Martin of the Board of Directors of the Cape Fear Voluntary Action Center
and Miss Carol Lee, Director of the Informa,tion & Re ferral Service, presented the Com-
missioners with copies of their Directory of Human Care Services in New Hanover County.
Dr. Martin explained that the funding for this project had been through the Title XX
Program administered by the Department of Social Services and also by a grant from
United Way. Miss Lee explained how the directory should be used.
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 10:10 o'clock a. m. until
10:30 o'clock a. m. !
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been published that a public hearing would be held by the Board of Com-
missioners of New Hanover County on Monday, February 7, 1977, at 9:30 a. m. in the
Assembly Room of the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington,
North Carolina, to consider the following:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY ON
THE EAST SIDE OF AIRLIE ROAD JUST NORTH OF THE GULF TERMINAL APPROXIMATELY 1,300 FEET
SOUTH OF U. S. HWY. 74 and 76 FOR A PIER AND OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL VESSELS IN ZONING
AREA #2.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had con-
sidered this matter at its meeting on January 5, 1977, and recommended approval and
the Planning Staff had also recommended approval with the two standard stipulations:
1) The plan as submitted and approved with the application for special use permit;
2) That this special use permit shall comply with all other supplemental regulations
and requirements imposed by the County Zoning Ordinance and any other applicable Federal,
State or local ordinances.
After the Commission had considered the following four items and found them
to be fact, (a) that the use would not materially endanger the public health or
safety if located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and
approved; (b) that the use met all required conditions and specifications; (c) that
the use would not substantially injure the value of a1joining or abutting property
or the use was' a public necessity; and (d) that the location and character of the
use, if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved, would be in harmony
with the area in which it was to be located and in general conformity with the plan
of development for New Hanover County, Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams,
that this Special Use Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission.
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT - AIRLIE ROAD (CONTINUED)
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this
application and Mrs. Helen Morris, the applicant, appea.red to request approval.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to this
application and no one appeared in opposition.
Upon vote, the motion for approval carried unanimo11sly.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL U:>E PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF EASTWOOD ROAD JUST NORTHWEST OF THE IHTERSECTION OF EASTWOOD ROAD AND
WRIGHTSVILLE AVENUE FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITY IN ZONING AREA #2
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had con-
sidered this application for a skateboard park with a snack bar at its meeting of
January 5, 1977, and recommended approval and the Planning Staff also recommended
approval with the following stipulations:
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1. The plan as submitted and approved with the application for special
use permi t.
2. That this special use permit comply with all 01:her supplemental regulations
and requirements imposed by the County Zoning Ordinance and any other appli-
cable Federal, State or local ordinances.
3. That outdoor operations shall be restricted bet:ween the hours of 8: 00 a. m.
and 10:00 p. m.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of the Special
Use Permit and Attorney Alton'Lennon appeared on behalf of the petitioner and Mr. Woody
Styron, the petitioner, appeared to request approval and explain how he planned to build
and operate the park.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition and Attorney
Don Britt appeared and presented a petition from neighbors who were opposed to the Special
Use Permit.
A copy of the petition is contained in Exhibit Book IV, Page 54.
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The following persons also appeared in opposition to the application:
Mrs. J. W. Holman
Mrs. Mary Susan Holman
Mr. Kay Crocker
After the Commission had considered the following four items and found them to be
fact, (a) that the use would not materially endanger the public health or safety if
located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved;
(b) that the use met all required conditions and specifications; (c) that the use
would not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or the
use was a public necessity; and (d) that the location and character of the use, if
developed according to the plan as submitted and approved, would be in harmony with
the area in which it was to be located and in general conformity with the plan of
development for New Hanover County, Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that
this Special Use Permit be issued based on the following conditions:
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No lights be constructed that would shine or reflect directly onto adjacent
properties.
The outdoor playing of music be at a level so as not to be offensive or
obnoxious to adjacent property owners.
The buffer across the back of the property be 50 feet and the buffer around
the rest of the property be no less than 10 feet.
Operations shall be limited to between the hour? of 9:00 a. m. and 10:00 p. m.
The plan as submitted and approved with the application for Special Use Permit.
That this special use permit comply with all other supplemental regulations
and requirements imposed by the County Zoning O~dinance and any other applicable-
Federal, State or local ordinances.
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Upon vote, the application was unanimously approved.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOI~NDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO DENY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MASONBORO LOOP ROAD APPROXIMATELY
2,200 FEET SOUTH OF PINER ROAD ACROSS FROM LODER AVENUE FROM R-15 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT)
TO I-I (INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT) IN ZONING AREA #4.
Planning Director Richard F~nder reported thai: the Planning Commission had con-
sidered this rezoning at its meeting in January amI recommended denial and the Planning
Staff also recommended denial. He stated that both the Staff and County Attorney Fox
felt that this would be considered spot zoning.
Chm. 0' Shields asked if there was anyone preslmt to speak in favor of this rezoning
and no one appeared in favor.
Chm. 0' Shi elds asked if there was anyone preslmt to speak in opposition and Mr. W.
Stier appeared and presented a petition signed by J~esidents of the area who were opposed
to the rezoning.
A copy of the petition is contained in Exhibi1: Book IV, Page 55.
Rev. Ray Stevens also appeared in opposition.
Chm. O'Shields requested that the record show that Mr. Piner, the petitioner,
did not appear for the public hearing.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams,
Planning Commission and deny this rezoning request.
unanimously.
to accept the recommendation of the
Upon vote, the motion carried
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT BARnER SHOPS IN R-15
ZONE BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT'
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that: this item had been tabled from the
Commissioners meeting of January 17. He also repOl:ted that the Planning Commission had
considered the following amendments to the County Zoning Ordinance at its December
meeting and it was considered denied by a tie vote. The Planning Staff had also recom-
mended denial.
1. Amend Article V, Section 52-3 by adding tl~ following:
(28) Barber Shop.
2. Amend Article VII, Section 72 by adding the following:
72-28 Barber Shop - A barber shop may be permitted in the R-15 District
provided:
(1) Such activity is on the lot adjacent t.o a major or minor thoroughfare;
(2) Off-street parking meets the requirements of Article VII of this
ordinance;
(3) A paved or otherwise improved driveway, with ingress and egress
directly onto a public street, is com:tructed in such a manner as to
provide entrance to and exit from the property without backing onto
the street right-of-way;
(4) No oustide sign in excess of two (2) square feet in area shall be
permitted;
(5) A planted buffer strip must be provided along all side and rear
property lines which adjoin a residential zone; and
(6) All structures shall have a side and rear yard ten (10) feet and a
front yard twenty-five (25) feet greater than that required for a
single family residence within the R-15 District.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of these amend-
ments and Attorney Alton Lennon representing the petitioner appeared to request approval.
Mr. Marvin Harriss, the pe~itioner, offered his comments.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition and
Rev. John Futchs appeared along with several other residents of the area who opposed
this amendment.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that these amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance be denied and that we maintain our zoning situations as they were wherever it
is possible to protect the people who buy and hope that they have the protection that is
offered them by zoning. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: COIrum. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. 0' Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Williams
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 7, 1977 (CONTINUED)
PROGRESS REPORT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER AND REPAIRS TO THE LIBRARY
Mr. Sam O'Shields of Ballard, McKim & Sawyer, Architects, appeared to give a
progress report on .the construction of the Law Enforcement Center and the repairs to
the Library. He stated that there had been delays caused by the bad weather conditions,
but if there were not too many more delays, the Library repairs should be completed by
May 15 and the construction of the Law Enforcement Center should be completed by October 1,
1977 .
DISCUSSION OF NUTRITIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM FJR THE ELDERLY
This item had been considered by the Commissioners at their meeting of January 17, "~'" ,'_,
but due to a tie vote no action was taken. ' j
County Manager Eller reported that Robert Clark of Sencland Community Action Program
had called and stated that he was no longer interested in operating this program in
New Hanover County.
Ms. Meredith Cosby of Region "0" Family Resources; Mr. Dan Morton of United Way;
Mr. E. C. Snead, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Services for the Aging; Mrs. Oolli
Asbury, Director of Services for the Aging; and Mr. Carl Schlegelmanfrom the N. C.
Services for the Aging all appeared before the Board to offer their comments on the
program and the needs it would serve in New Hanover Co'xnty.
No action was taken since it was felt the program could not get underway until the
next fiscal year.
REQUEST FOR "NO WAKE" ZONE
Mr. John crossley, representing the Edgewater Development Company, appeared to re-
quest a 300 foot extension of the existing "no wake" zone in the Intracoastal Waterway
parallel to Airlie Road.
Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to authorize the County Manager to
proceed with the necessary advertising for the public hearing to extend the "no wake"
zone 300 feet south as requested. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - AIRPORT
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. williams, approval of the following budget
amendment as recommended by the County Manager in ordeJc to pay the City of Wilmington
the charges for the sewer system at the Airport from the beginning of operation on
February 15, 1975, through December 1976:
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1. Appropriate $42,193 to the Revenue Item in thE~ Revenue Sharing
Trust Fund - Antirecessionary Funds, Acct. #56 349 01.
2. Appropriate $42,193 to the Expenditure Account: in the Revenue Sharing
Trust Fund - Transfer to Airport Fund, Acct. ~t56 575 97.
3. Appropriate $42,193 to the Revenue Item in the Airport Fund - Transfer
from Revenue Sharing Trust Fund, Acct. #31 397 56.
4. Appropriate $42,193 to the Expenditure Item in the Airport Fund
utilities, Acct. #31 650 13.
The County Manager explained the he and the County Engineer still felt the charges
were higher than they should be but they had gone as far as they could in the negotiations
with the City. The funds to pay this bill were available from Title II of the Public
Works Employment Act of 1976.
Upon vote, the budget amendment was unanimously arproved.
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ACCEPTANCE OF STATE GRANT - AIRPORT ~
Mr. John Westbrook, Airport Manager, and Mr. R. C. Shackelford, Assistant Airport L,
Manager, reported that the County had been offered a State Grant in the amount of $75,800 /
to be used for the strengthening of runway 5-23 and requested the Commissioners adopt
the Resolution accepting the grant. This Agreement superseded the previous grant in
the amount of $61,050 for the same project.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that the Grant be accepted and the
Resolution of acceptance be adopted with the County Manager being authorized to sign
the acceptance. Upon vote, the motionaarried unanimously.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book IV, Page 56.
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APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH PIEDMONT AVIATION, INC.
Airport Manager, John Westbrook, and the Ass:Lstant Manager, R. C. Shackelford,
reported that the Contract between the County and Piedmont Aviation, Inc. had expired
September 30, 1975, and the negotiations for another contract had been concluded.
They reported that the Contract had been executed by piedmont and requested the
Commissioners authorize execution of the Contract retroactive to October 1975.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi., authorization for the execution of
the Contract with piedmont Aviation, Inc. Upon ~>te, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Contract is.on file in the COWlty Manager's Office.
MOTION TO BREAK FOR LUNCH
Comm. Wright moved to recess the meeting for lunch. The motion died for lack
of a second.
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR STATE AND EN'TIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
GRANTS - NORTHEAST INTERCEPTOR
County Manager Eller reported that it was necessary to get this application
in so that State funds could be obtained.
Mr. Henry von Oesen and Col. Paul Denison of Henry von Oesen & Associates
appeared to request authorization for the Chairman to sign the application for the
Clean Water Bond funds in the amount of $86,000 for the design of the Northeast
In terceptor .
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to make application for the State
and Environmental Protection Agency Grant for the Northeast Interceptor and adoption
of the resolution authorizing the application. UI~n vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book IV, Page 57.
APPLICATION FOR $750,000 CLEAN WATER BOND GRANT
Mr. Henry von Oesen ~'.nd Col. Paul Denison of Henry von Oesen & Associates explained
tha't it was necessary to tie up the remaining County allocation in the Clean Water Bond
Act which was approximately $750,000. Col. Denison stated that the County-designated
funds which were not allocated would be returned t:o the State's allocation and be dis-
bursed to other needy projects, and that the deadline for filing application was March 3l.
They requested the Commissioners authorize the application for the first phase of the
regional water project, which was the companion project for the sewerage project. in
order that the allocation to New Hanover County ~)uld not return to the State.
Chm. 0' Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to go ahead" and proceed with the
application and schedule a special meeting sometime after next week for representatives
of Henry von Oesen & Associates to review the plan with the Commissioners. Upon vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
It was tentatively agreed to have a Special Neeting on Thursday, February 24, at
9:00 a. m. and also have representatives from the City of Wilmington and Wrightsville
Beach present for the review of the Plan by Henry von Oesen & Associates.
LUNCH BREAK
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to go to lunch.
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for luncb from 12:45 p. m. to 1:30 p. m.
BUDGET TRANSFER - CAPE FEAR TECH
County Manager Eller explained the reasons for the transfer requested by Cape Fear
Tech stating that the $700 was needed for paper goods and cleaning supplies and the $300
was needed to repair an air compressor motor.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of the transfer of $1,000
from Salaries - Housekeepers, Acct. #6l04, to the following accounts: $700 to Supplies
and Materials, Acct. #6113 and $300 to Repairs to Facilities, Acct. #6223, in the Cape
Fear Tech Budget. Upon vote, the motion carried ~nanimously.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RE DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to endorse the Onslow County Resolu-
tion in support of legislation requiring a mandatcry jail sentence upon conviction of
driving while under the influence of drugs or alcchol.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to endorse the action of the Onslow
County Board of Commissioners Resolution. Upon vote,the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book IV, Page 58.
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RESOLUTION REQUESTING ADDITION OF VICTORY GARDENS DRIVE TO STATE ROAD SYSTEM
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, th~ adoption of a resolution requesting
the addition of Victory Gardens Drive to the State Secondary Road System. Upon vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Resolution is on file in the County Manager's Office.
DISCUSSION ON WITHDRAWAL FROM SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM
Comm. Williams explained her reasons and requested the Board to consider filing a f"\
Notice of Intent to withdraw from coverage of the County employees by Social Security. I )
She stated that filing the Letter of Intent did not require immediate action but by
doing so the Board would have two years to make a decL>ion on whether or not this
coverage should be eliminated. Comm. Williams felt that the employees should not be
required to be covered by the County Retirement System' and the Social Security System
and wanted the employees to be able to have the choice.
Comm. Williams moved to write a Letter of Intent 1:0 withdraw from the Social
Security System. The motion died for lack of a second~
Chm. 0' Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, 1:0 table this matter until the
County Manager could gather more information on the effects of withdrawing from the
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Social Sec~rity System. Upon vote, the motion carried'as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Williams
DISCUSSION ON ADDITIONAL BUSINESS TAX
Comm. Williams requE;!sted the Commissioners to com:ider seeking' legislation to permit
the levying of an additional tax on businesses and professional people. Her reason for
doing this was to try to relieve some of the burden from the property owners in the event
a tax increase was necessary. She felt it was unfair t,o have to increase property taxes
whenever, a tax increase was necessary.
Each of the Commissioners offered comments on thi1:, matter but no action was taken.
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DISCUSSION ON PREPARATION OF BUDGET FOR FY 1977/78
County Manager Eller stated that he would like to have the benefit of any kind of
suggestions or guidelines the Commissioners would like for him to use in the preparation
of the budget for the next fiscal year. Mr. Eller outlined some of the items that he
was proposing be changed in the budget which were the wanner in which the school budget
was presented, a system of numbers to be used as a personnel budget instead of listing
the names and salaries of each employee in the budget a'nd the method of" budgeting the
public assistance funds.
The County Manager was requested to keep the personnel listings the way that it
had been in the past as it was felt the budget had been satisfactory the way it had
been done in that everything ..va8pen and caused a lot less criticism.
Mr. Eller reported that the Governor had proposed ~ 6.5% cost of living increase
for teachers and state employees and requested directio~ from the Commissioners on this
matter.
Chm. O'Shields asked which Commissioners were in favor of going with the State's
cost of living guide, and the vote was as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright
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Comm. Williams moved that all Department Heads be asked to hold their budget
requests for operating expenses as near as possible to 1:he same level as last year.
The motion died for lack of a second.
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Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to allow the County Manager to
prepare the budget along the lines of the County's assunring the operation of the Library.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright
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APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR REDEVELQPMENT AREA DESIGNATION
The County had been advisediby the Economic Development Administration that,
due to the unemployment rate, i~was eligible for designation as a redevelopment area.
This designation would provide a' 10% bonus on any EDA grants awarded to New Hanover
County.
Chm. 0' Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Alper" to request that New Hanover County
be declared a Redevelopment Area as recommended by the County Manager. Upon vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN FROM SEDC
County Manager Eller presented to the Commissioners copies of the Overall Economic
Development Plan compiled by the Southeastern Economic Development Commission for their
review and approval or endorsement.
PRESENTATION OF COUNTY PERSONNEL POLICY
County Manager Eller presented to the Commissioners copies of a rewrite of the
County Personnel Policy and requested that they re'liew it and offer comments and
suggestions.
DISCUSSION ON ENERGY SAVINGS
County Manager Eller requested direction from the Board on the matter of savings
on energy in view of the steps that had been taken in regard to State offices going to
a 4-day week. It was his recommendation that the County Offices maintain the same
hours as they were currently working because he felt the sa'rings would not be enough to
justify the disruption in services caused by the change of hours.
No action was taken on this matter.
MEETING TO DISCUSS CAMA
County Manager Eller reported on a request fr:>m Mr. Rob Moul of the Coastal
Resources Commission for an informal Special Meeting with the Commissioners, Planners and
Inspectors to talk about the implementation of the Coastal Area Management Act.
It was agreed to invite Mr'. Moul to the Speci3.l Meeting that was tentatively
scheduled for February 24 and have him come at l:OD p. m.
CHANGE IN REMITTING FUNDS TO DRUG ABUSE COMMITTEE fOR TRANSIENT SHELTER
County Manager Eller reported that Mr. John Hess, Director of the Drug Abuse
Program, had requested that the funds be remitted for the Transient Shelter Program as
the invoices were submitted instead of quarterly as called for in the COntract. The
purpose of this request was so that all the funds would be paid o~t in this fiscal
year, and they had assured the Board that they would not request any funds for the
next fiscal year.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of this deviation from
the Contract as requested. Upon vote, the motion cazried unanimously.
CLOSING OF TAX OFFICE FOR MOVE TO ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
County Manager Eller reported that tentative plans had been made for the Tax
Office to be closed on March 31 and April 1 in order to move the offices to the Admin--
istration Building.
DISCUSSION ON PROBLEMS WITH BOILERS IN THE SCHOOLS
County Manager Eller reported that Dr. Bellamy had many problems with the boilers
in the schools needing repairs and replacements caused by the extremely cold weather
and stated that he had suggested using some of the antirecessionary funds that were
available under Title II of the Public Works Employment Act for this purpose.
It was the concensus of the Board to give Dr. Bellamy permission to advertise for
bids for a new boiler at Forest Hills School to be purchased with approximately $12,000
of the antirecessionary funds.
The County Manager was requested to get a breakdown from Dr. Bellamy on the request
for $150,000 for additional r~pairs and replacements to boilers.
GRANT AMENDMENT - ARCHAEOLOGICAL & VEGETATIVE STUCY FOR 201 FACILITIES PLAN
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the grant amendment
in the amount of $1,233 to compensate for the Archaeological and Vegetative studies
necessary for the 201 Facilities Plan i.n the Greater Wilmington area. Upon vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
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PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE LAND ON RIVER FOR BOAT RAMP
Comm. Wright suggested the possibility of using SOmE! of the Title II Antireces-
sionary funds for the purchase of some land on the river for a boat ramp.
County Manager Eller stated the he didn't believe the funds could be used for
land acquisition and they could not be used for any kind of new program but only for
the continuation of existing programs.
DISCUSSION ON FORMATION OF NEW RESCUE SQUAD AT CASTLE HA'lNE
Comm. Wright requested that the Board go on record ilnd formally notify the persons
involved in forming a new rescue squad at Castle Hayne that it is not in a position to
issue any more ambulance franch~s for rescue squads because the County is well covered
by emergency services and cannot support any more.
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Comm. Gottovi suggested the possibility of having someone coordinate the Emergency
Services in the County.
REQUEST TO WRITE LEGISLATORS
Comm. Wright requested that the Board write to the three Legislators concerning the
following items:
1. They should pay particular attention to making the State pay for what it
required rather than requiring it and passing the problem of how to pay for
it on to the counties.
2. Revising the Campaign Reporting Law so there would not be as many reports to
turn in and it should also be made to apply to all the different counties and
cities because as it now stands only 25% of the counties and a lot of the
cities are not covered by it.
3. Ask them to vote for the Bill to move the primaries to May and combine the
Presidential and the State and local ones as thEY used to be.
4. A simple method of getting issues of local inteI'est on the ballots, when there
was an election anyway, as sort of a straw vote to use as a guide in making
decisions.
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5. Endorse efforts to get stronger legislation on t.he pornography issue.
Comm. Gottovi added to the list'endorsement of the Homestead Tax Exemption Increase.
Comm. Williams added to the list the inclusion of New Hanover County in the Bail
Bond matter and also that they not enact the legislation concerning trash dumping,
suggested by Judge Gilbert Burnett, until another systeDl is provided. (It was agreed
not to include the latter request on trash dumping.)
Comm. Gottovi also added the endorsement of "piggybacking" for State Income Tax.
REQUEST FOR NIGHT MEETINGS
Comm. Gottovi stated that she would like to have a monthly night meeting of the
county Commission scheduled to be held in alternating sections of the County to give
the people in the various areas the OPP?rtunity to come to the meetings and speak to
any issues that were important to them.
Each of the Commissioners expressed their opinions on the matter.
APPOINTr.1EUT TO DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE
Chm. O'Shields reported that Mayor Halterman had r~quested the County commission
to appoint someone to the Downtown Revitalization Committee.
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Comm. Gottovi agreed to serve on the Committee.
APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY COMMITTEE
Comm. Alper and Comm. Gottovi volunteered to
Chm. O'Shields moved that they be there by will.
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serve on a Library Committee and
Upon vote, the motion carried
REQUEST FOR LETTER OF INTENT FOR DUNE RESTORATION FOR FY 1979
Chm. O'Shields reported on the receipt of a letter from Mayor Sawyer of Wrightsville
Beach requesting a Letter of Intent from the commissioners for funds in the amount of
$60,500 for dune restoration at Wrightsville Beach for Fiscal Year 1979.
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DISCUSSION ON DUNE RESTORATION (CONTINUED)
County Manager Eller stated that there was $7:!,000 in a General Capital Reserve
Fund for projects of this sort and was being appropriated each year even though none
of it had been spent since he had been County Manager.
Comm. Williams reported on the meeting she had attended in Raleigh with the Port,
Waterway and Beach Commission.
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No action was taken on the request.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams" that the meeting be recessed to
Executive Session for Committee Appointments and A1:torney/Client matters.
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 3:29 o'clock p. m.
COMl1. WRIGHT LEFT THE MEETING AT 3:50 O'CLOCK P. M..
Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 4:20 o'clock p. m.
REQUEST FOR REPORT ON DOG CONTROL
Comm. Gottovi requested the County Manager to give a report at the next meeting
on what the dog control law actually did and what 1:he wardens should be doing and a
physical plant status report, as she had received nany calls compla.ining about the
situation.
APPOINTMENTS TO NEW HANOVER ,COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FACI]~ITIES AND POLLUTION. CONTROL
FINANCING AUTHORITY AND THE COASTAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williill1s, the appointment of the following
persons to the New Hanover County Industrial FacilJ.ties and Pollution Control Financing
Authority for the terms specified:
Ie Seymour Alper 6 years
George W. Jones, Jr. 6 years
L. Bob Helms Ei years
Ja.mes K. Larrick 4 years
Henry E. Longley 4 years
Ezra Hester ;~ years
Chester Wiggins 'I years
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and Comm. Karen E. Gottovi to represent New Hanover County on the Coastal Resources
Advisory Council. Upon vote, the ffiotion carried as follows:
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Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams, Clnd Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Wright
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, adoption of the Resolution forming
the New Hanover County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Wright
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book IV, Page 59.
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It was agreed to set the organization meeting for this Authority for February 22,
1977, at 7:30 p. m. in the County Commission Assembly Room.
COUNTY MANAGER AND CHAIRMAN OUT OF TOWN
County Manager Eller reported that he would bE! out of town on Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday attending the annual Hanager's meeting in Chapel Hill and Chrn. O'Shields re-
ported that he would be out of town on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Wright
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 4:27 o'clock p. m.
Respectfullr submitted,
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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met i~ Regular Session on Monday,
February 21, 1977, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County
Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were Commiss~oners George E. Alper; Karen E. Gottovi; Ellen C.
Williams; Vivian S. Wright; Chairman Claud O'Shields, Jr.; County Manager Dan W. Eller;
County Attorney James C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Brown. No members were
absent.
Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order.
Rev. G. L. Pridgen of First united Pentecostal Church offered the invocation.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 7, 1977
UP<Jn motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. Williams, the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of February 7, 1977, were unanimously approved as presented.
LETTER OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN DUNE RESTORATION PROJECT AT WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
Mayor Robert Sawyer of Wrightsville Beach appeared'before the Board to request
a letter of intent from the Commissioners to participat~ in the dune restoration
project for Wrightsville Beach in the amount of $60,500 in Federal Fiscal Year 1979.
This matter had been discussed at the Commissioners' meeting of February 7, but no
action was taken. Mayor Sawyer reported that this figur'e was based on a formula whereby
the State would contribute $605,000; New Hanover County '$60,500; and Wrightsville Beach
$91,000.
Col. Homer Johnstone of the Corps of Engineers offE!red his comments and reported to
the Commissioners what he felt needed to be in the letter of intent to satisfy the
requirements of the Federal Government.
Due to the fact that another project at the South ~retty was already in operation,
and the sand from that project could be used for dune r~!storation, and the cost that
would be involved if there was no State or Federal sup~)rt for this project, Comm.
Williams ITOved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that such a letter of intent be written.
Comm. Williams amended her motion to include that 1:he amount be
using the amount of $60,500 in the letter of intent. Upon vote, the
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DISCUSSION OF ABC PROFITS FOR CAROLINA BEACH
Mayor Richard Kepley of Carolina Beach appeared before the Board to request they
reconsider the legislation requested at the meeting of February 7, which would allocate
to Kure Beach 20% of the profits of the ABC Store at Carolina Beach. Mayor Kepley
presented the Commissioners copies of a bill allocating to Carolina Beach 95% of the
profits of the ABC Store located in that town, and requested their endorsement in pre-
senting this bill to the Legislature. This bill would allocate the 20% of the profits
requested by Kure Beach from the General Fund of the County's ABC profits.
Carolina Beach Town Manager,Sheila Davis, offered her comments on this matter.
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