1978-12-18 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1978
APPOINTMENTS TO THE NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Comm. Gottovi moved and Comm. Wright seconded that M,iss Rout;h
-P,"Dixon,"'Mrs. william E. Perdew, Mr. Elias Pegram, Mr. Richard Gerrish, and Mrs.
Martha McIntosh be appointed to the Nursing Home Advisory Committee.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. 0' Shields moved and Comm. Wright
Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously.
2:40P.M.
seconded that the meeting be adjourned.
ChID. Williams adjourned the meeting at
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Norma E. Philpott
Deputy to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 1978
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, met in Regular Session on Monday,
December 18, 1978, at 9:00 o'clock a.m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County
Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners Howard L. Armistead, Jr.; Karen E. Gottovi;
Vivian S. Wright; Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County Manager
Dan W. Eller; County Attorney James C. Fox; and Deputy Clerk to the Board, Norma E.
Philpott. No members were absent.
Reverend Glen A. McClung, Minister of McClure Memorial Presbyterian Church,
offered the invocation.
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RETIREMENT PRESENTATION
The retirement presentation for Mrs. Elizabeth Edens was postponed to a later
date due to Mrs. Edens' illness.
STATE EMPLOYEES' CREDIT UNION
Chm. Williams opened for discussion the 'request of Attorney James Wall that
the County support the State Employees' Credit Union in its litigation in Wake County
Superior Court concerning the eligibility of local government employees for member-
ship in the State Employees' Credit Union. County Manager Eller reported that the
Personnel Office had surveyed the employees and gotten a positive response from two-
thirds of them as to their wishes to be eligible for membership. '
Comm. Wright moved that County Attorney, James C. Fox, prepare 'and submit an
affidavit to the attorney for the credit union, setting forth the Board's opinion
that the County had surveyed the employees and received a positive response from
two-thirds of them.
Comm. Armistead, seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS - PRIVATE STREETS
The Amendments to Subdivision Regulations - Private Streets was tabled since 0
the Planning Department asked for an extension because a new set of standards needed
reviewing.
METES AND BOUNDS COMMITTEE
The Metes and Bounds Committee requested the Commissioners to extend the
January first deadline for the report from them by ninety days.
Comm. Wright moved to comply with the Metes and Bounds Committee's request
to extend the deadline for their report for ninety days; Comm. Williams seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Wright, Comm. O'Shields, and Chm. Williams.
Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi and Comm. Armistead.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 1978 - (CONTINUED)
HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR FLEMINGTON WATER SYSTEM
The County ,Manager reported to the Board the two methods under which the County
could apply for funds, the regular application process and "Single Purpose Grants for
Inuninent Threat to Public Health or Safety."
County Attorney, Mr. James C. Fox conunented that a water system could be operated
by the County as a public enterprise.
The Flemington citizens asked for the discussion to be tabled until their attorney
appeared.
Conun. O'Shields moved that the discussion be tabled until the attorney for
the Flemington residents appeared; Conun. Wright seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PAY FOR FORMER DEPUTIES
Chm. Williams introduced Comm. Wright's letter requesting the Board provide
payment for former Sheriff's Department deputie~who return to court to testify
as arresting officers, at the rates paid at their termination to prevent cases from
being thrown out of court.
Captain Evans commented that this had been the policy in the past, and that
Sheriff Radewicz intended to continue it.
Comm. Wright moved that the Board request a report of any payments made from
the Finance Department, and that if there were any changes in policy, the Board be
notified inunediately; Chm. Williams, seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BREAK
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 9:30 a,..m. to 9:43 a.m.
HUD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FOR FLEMINGTON WATER SYSTEM (CONTINUED)
Mr. David Noonan, Attorney for the residents of Flemington, presented the following
proposals for the Conunissioners to consider:
a. close the landfill inunediately,
b. sink some type of well somewhere else and pump pure water to every home
in Flemington.
c. as a long term solution, the residents would like to see a permanent water
system installed that gives pure water to all. The cost should not be
borne by the residents; the only cost they should have would be what they
currently pay for the electricity to run their pumps.
d. take the contaminated fill from the Flemington dump and replace it with
clean fill.
e. to compensate the residents of Flemington for the loss of the value of
their land.
Mr. Bill Farris commented.
Comm. Gottovi moved to apply for the Grant for Imminent Threat to Public Health
or Safety and at the same time to schedule public hearings to apply under the regular
application process; Comm. Armistead seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
COASTAL AREA MANAGEMENT ACT - RECREATION PLANNING GRANT
Mr. Steve Stevens, Director of Parks and Recreation, explained the Coastal Area
Management Act - Recreation Planning Grant for the planning of several park sites.
The three waterfront parks that were suggested were one at Castle Hayne, Snow's Cut
and Masonboro Island and possibly a beach access at Myrtle Grove. The grant offer
that was received would provide $10,560 in State funds and require $2,640 cash match.
Comm. O'Shields moved to approve the resolution and the budget amendment
appropriating the sum of $10,560. to Revenue Acct. Recreation Planning - CAMA,
Acct. #11 350 20 and by appropriating that same amount to Professional Services,
Acct. #11 620 04 in the Recreation'Department Budget. Also, the sum of $2,640 be
transferred from Capital Outlay Land, Acct. #11 620 71 to Professional Services,
Acct. #11 620 04; Comm. Gottovi seconded.
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COASTAL AREA MANAGEMENT ACT - RECREATION PLANNING GRANT - (CONTINUED)'
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
(A copy of the resolution accepting the grant is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 55.)
BUDGET AMENDMENT - CETA TITLE III PROJECT
Mr. Dan McCarthy was called upon by Comm. Wright to explain the amounts proposed
to be spent out of the CETA Title III project for hiring seven economically disadvantaged
youth, aged 16 to 19 to work in the Parks and Recreation Department doing landscaping
and beautification of, various park areas under a training program.
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Comm. Gottovi, moved to accept the CETA Title III grant and to approve the
following budget amendment for the CETA Title III Project; Comm. Armistead,"seconded:
Revenues:
Debit
$56,072
3,731
11 350 33
34
State Grant - CETA III
State Grant - CETA III - Indirect Cost
$59,803
Expenditures:
Credit - 63 101 17 Indirect Costs
23 Services
33 Other Tuition
36 Equipment
37 Supplies
50 Participant Wages
61 FICA
62 Workmen's Compensation
69 Blue Cross/Blue Shield
$ 3,731
1,000
490
1,500
11,571
37,310
2,287
560
1,354
$59,803
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Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET TRANSFER - CETA
Comm. Gottovi moved, to approve the transfer of $300. from Salaries and Wages,
Acct. #11 677 02 to Travel, Meetings & Schools, Acct. #11 678 14 to reimburse the
CETA Administrator for education expenses incurred in successfully completing
courses in Personnel Management and Sociology at UNC-W; Comm. Armistead, seconded.
Upon vote, the motion ,carried unanimously.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 AIRPORT APRON PROJECT
Comm. O'Shields moved to approve Change Order No.1 to"the contract with
Dickerson, Inc. for the construction of the general aviation apron and to amend
the budget by reducing the appropriation for Paving Contrac4 Acct. #84,575 70 by
$2,789.80 and by increasing the Contingencies Appropriation in the Capital Project
Fund by that same amount; Comm. Armistead, seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET TRANSFER - CAPE FEAR TECH
Comm. O'Shields, moved to approve the request of Cape Fear Tech to transfer
the sum of $867. from Water and Electricity, Acct. #6126 to Unemployment Insurance,
Acct. #7232 in order to pay an unemployment compensation claim by a former custodian;
Comm. Armistead seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
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BUDGET TRANSFER - CAPE FEAR TECH EXPENDITURE FROM UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE
Comm. Gottovi, moved to approve the expenditure of $3,600. from Unappropriated
Fund balance, which is maintained by Cape Fear Technical Institute for the purchase
of 2 passenger vans to be used as activity vehicles; Comm. O'Shields, seconded; the
motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - HOSPITAL EXPANSION
Chm. William~moved to approve the fOllowing budget amendment in order for
the Finance Department to disburse payment to the Hospital for interest earned on
the $400,000 certificate of deposit being held by the County; ,Comm. Armistead, seconded:
Debit - 78 329 00
Interest
$8,099
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - HOSPITAL EXPANSION - (CONTINUED)
Credit - 78 575 91 Payment to Hospital
$8,099
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - HOSPITAL CHANGE ORDERS
Comm. Gottovi, moved to approve the following budget amendment for the necessary
funds for a list of change orders which have been approved by the hospital expansion
office; Comm. Armistead, seconded:
, Debit
$12,440
$11,581
859
- 78 575 76
Contingency Account
Credit - 78 575 70
73
General Contractor
Electrical
The change orders covered by this budget amendment were' as follows:
G-57 Add 27 steel detention screens at windows in neuropsychiatric department
(7th floor renovations) in lieu of lexan glazing.
Add: $8,549.
E-33 Delete electrical contract work in special procedures room #1 (Space l-R-97).
Deduct: $2,218.
E-34 Add two wire circuits to smoke detector release for roll-up fire screen
at door SF-197.
Add: $184.
E-35 Change circuits on outside lighting to have day/night controls.
Add: $670.
E-36 Remove all 500 MCM copper cable that was pulled to existing emergency
generator and transfer switches covered by new work in the electrical
contract.
Add: $2,223.
G-6l Modify doors 1725 and 1732 as shown on BD-l, A6l (31 October 1977)
Add: $ 757 .
G-62
Furr exposed electrical junction boxes flush into east,walls of equipment
room (S~aces l-lC-55, and l-lC-63).
Add: $226..
Add flQor slab to fill opening in corridor floor at elevators #3, and #4.
Add: $2,049. '
G-63
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Comm. Armistead moved to approve the following budget amendments requested
by Dr. James Finger, Director of the Health Department, to reflect some changes
which had been made in the Hypertension and Cancer, Screening Grants; Comm. Wright,
seconded:
Hypertension Grant
Revenues:
Debit
- 44 368 12 State Grant - Hypertension
$
303.
Expenditures:
Debit - 44 595 02
04
05
06
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Credit 14
11
33
74
Salaries and Wages
Professional Services
FICA
Group Insurance
Retirement
Travel, Meetings, and Schools
Postage
Supplies
Equipment
$ (2,804 . )
( 500.)
( 178.)
( 68.)
( 148.)
800.
200.
2,001.
1,000.
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APPROVAL OF REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 1978
Comm. Wright moved to approve the report of the Collector of Revenue for the
month of November, 1978; Chm. Williams, seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit VI, Page 52.
ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
County Attorney Fox reported that he had reviewed the list of Tax Abatements
and Refunds and found it to be in order.
Comm. Armistead moved to approve the list of abatements and refunds submitted
by Tax Administrator, Larry Powell; Comm. Gottovi, seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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A copy of the Abatementscand'Reftinds is' contained in Exhibit VI, Page 53.
EXTENSION OF TAX LISTING PERIOD
Comm. Gottovi moved to delegate to Mr. Larry Powell, authority to grant or deny
requests for extensions of the tax listing period for 1979 taxes; Comm. Armistead,
seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. (See Paae.J28 TO~ aor~'ec~iQn.
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BUDGET AMENDMENTS - LIBRARY CAPITAL PROJECT FUND
Comm. Gottovi moved to approved the following changes in the Library Capital
Pr~ject Fund; Comm. Williams, seconded:
Revenues:
82-329-00
-336-00
-349-00
-367-00
-397-11
Interest on Investments
Contributions
Revenue Sharing
Sales Tax Refunds
Transfer from General Fund
Current 'Revenue ' Proposed
Budget To Date Budget
$ 30,000 $ 39,743 $ 180,000
300,000 104,241 350,000
2,495,000 1,192,992 2,495,000
30,000 30,000
19,850
$2,855,000 $1,336,976 $3,029,850 0
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BUDGET AMENDMENTS
- LIBRARY CAPITAL PROJECT FUND - CONTINUED
Current Expenditures
Budget To Date
30,000 $
555,363
1,816,450
141,000
31,279
5,908
275,000
Proposed
Budget
$ 30,000
555,363
1,870,857
205,667
34,183*
12,908**
275,000
45,872***
Expendi tures :
82-575-37 State Sales Tax
- 71 Land
- 72 Building
-75 Architect's Fee (10%)
-76 Additional Architectural Services
-77 Owner Furnished Consultants
~78 Equipment
-78 Property Taxes
$
505,363
18,645
31,183
5,908
$2,855,000
$ 561,099
$3,029,850
*Reproduction of final contract documents - $3,000.
** Life cycle computer study - $4,000, construction testing - $3,000.
*** 1978 Taxes Due - $20,872, estimated 1979 taxes - $25,000.
General Ftmd
Debit - 11-301-00
$
$
9,032
Taxes Adva10rem
9,032
Credit - 11-663-82
Transfer to Library Capital Project
Upon vote, the motion carried tmanimously.
NO WAKE ZONE - BRAILEY CREEK
Comm. O'Shie1ds moved to approve the County Manager's recommendation that the
Board readvertise for, a pu b lic hearing for the extension of the "no wake" zone in
Bradley Creek; Comm. Armistead, seconded.
Upon Vote, the motion carried unanimously.
RETIREMENT POLICY
Comm. Wright moved that the County's retirement age policy be amended to make retire-
ment mandatory at the age of 70 with no extensions; Comm. Gottovi, seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER CHANGE ORDER
The County Manager asked the Board to approve Change Order G-7, which would
increase by $719.35 the contract with J. M. Thompson & Co. for Phase II of the Law
Enforcement Center to cover work done to waterproof the sump in the bottom of the
elevator shaft and also to approve filing a claim against Davidson and Jones for
the work which was improperly done.
Comm. Gottovi moved to approve the Change Order G-7 for Phase II of the Law
Enforcement Center and to amend the Law Enforcement Center Capi tal Proj ect Fund ..by
transferring $720. from Contingencies (Project) Acct. #77 575 80 to General Contract,
Acct. #77 575 70 and to file claim against Davidson and Jones in the amount of $719.35
for the work which was improperly done; Comm. Armistead, seconded.
Upon vote, "the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET TRANSFERS - COURT OF JUSTICE
The County Manager explained to the Board the budget transfers needed by the
Clerk of Supericr Court and Superior Court Judge Napoleon Barefoot.
Comm. O'Shields moved to approve the following budget transfers; Comm. Gottovi,
seconded:
1. Transfer $3,400. from the unappropriated fund balance, Court of Justice Fund
to the General Fund.
2. In the General Fund:
Debit
11 397 17 Transfer from Court of Justice
$3,400
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BUDGET TRANSFERS - COURT OF JUSTICE - (CONTINUED)
Credit
11 640 57 Miscellaneous Expense
11 640 74 Capital Outlay - Equipment
$ 500.
2,900.
The purpose of the Capital
Judge Barefoot's furniture
Mrs. Rehder's furniture
Outlay-Equipment is:
- Approximately
- Approximately
$1,200.
1,700.
Electric Typewriter
Calculator-Adding Machine
Filing Equipment
Bookcase
Cabinet for office
$750.
200.
250.
210.
150.
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Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
CRESTWOOD SUBDIVISION
Mr. Harry Oakes submitted the final plat for the Crestwood Subdivision, which is
located in an R-lO zone and was approved by the Planning Commission under the 25 lot
provision.
Comm. O'Shields moved; Comm. Armistead, seconded approval of the plat for the
Crestwood Subdivision.
Voting Aye: Comm. O'Shields, Comm. Armistead, Comm. Wright, Chm. Williams.
Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi
YOUTH HELP REPORT
The Board asked the County Manager to obtain more information about the Youth
Help Program and invite the Board of Youth Help, Inc. to attend the second Board
meeting in January.
ANIMAL CONTROL CENTER 0
Comm. Gottovi and Comm. Armistead commended the Animal Control Center for the
many improvements that have been made in the past few weeks.
ENERGY CONSERVATION
Comm. Gottovi met with Col. Andrew H. Harriss, Jr. and discussed his attending a
meeting in Raleigh in regard to energy conservation.
APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM B. FARRIS AS PLANNING DIRECTOR
Mr. Eller formally reported to the Board that Mr. William B. Farris had been
appointed by Mr. Robert Cobb, City Manager, and Mr. Eller to be Planning Director as of
January 3, 1979.
APPROVAL OF BOND FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
Mr. Eller presented to the Board, for their approval, bon~for the following
officials of New Hanover Count}':
Public Official's
Bond Covering
Effective
Date
Principal
Obligee, '
Bond
Amount
New Hanover <1>unty 11/1/74 to New Hanover Camty $50,000.
Auditor Indefinite Date George Felix Cooper North Carolina
New Hanover <1>unty 12/6/76 to State of
Register of Deeds 1st Monday in North Carolina $50,000. 0
December 1980 Lois C. Leray
New Hanover <1>unty 10/1/77 to Janie B. Straughn New Hanover <1>unty $37,500.
Tax Collector 10/1/79
New Hanover <1>unty 12/4/78 to Thomas A. 'Radewicz State of North $ 5,000.
Sheriff 12/6/82 Carolina
New Hanover <1>unty 12/4/78 to Thomas A. Radewicz State of North $ 2,000.
Sheriff 12/6/82 Carolina
New Hanover <1>unty 12/4/78 to Robert Wayne Smith State of North $ 2,000.
Coroner 12/4/82 Carolina
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 1978 - (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF BONDS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS - CONTINUED
Comm. O'Shields moved that the Board approve the bonds for all elected
officials of New Hanover County; Comm. Armistead, seconded.
Voting Aye: Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
Comm. Gottovi
Comm. O'Shields
Comm. Armistead
LAND RECORDS SYSTEM
The County Manager commented on the letter sent to Governor Hunt by Ms. Lois Leray
concerning the Land Records System. Comm. Wright moved to authorize the Chairman to
write a firm diplomatic letter to the Governor expressing the Board's concern and
disappointment in that the money for the Land Records System was being returned
to HUD; Comm. Armistead, seconded. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
OGDEN RESCUE SQUAD SPECIAL USE PERMIT
The County Manager'advised the Board that Ogden Rescue Squad would be moving
to another location and requested that the Planning Department mOVe up the date of
advertising for a Special Use Permit so that this matter could be broug~up during
the second meeting in January rather than delay it until February. The"Commissioners
had no objection.
SOCIAL SERVICES EQUALIZING FUNDS
The County Manager advised the"Board that the State Social Services Commission
had decided to keep,the same formula for the distribution of Equalizing Funds to
the Counties, and that Alamance County was considering filing suit to change the
formula to provide for a more equitable distribution.
Comm. O'Shields moved that the Commissioners endorse the principle of the
proposed litigation, but not to commit any dollars until a report is given by the
County Manager; Comm. Gottovi seconded. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS
Mr. Charles Benson, Chief Electrical Inspector and Mr. Thad Carmichael requested
that the County adopt three of seven local option rules supplementing National
Electrical Code revised by the North Carolina State Building Code Council, March 11,
1975, Amended pursuant to revisions of the North Carolina State Building Code Council,
June 13, 1978.
Comm. Gottovi, moved that the Commissioners adopt the Resolution stating that
three of seven local option rules supplementing National Electrical Code revised
by the North Carolina State Building Code Council, March 11, 1975, Amended pursuant
to revision of the North Carolina State Building Code Council, June 13, 1978;
Comm. Armistead, seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
(The Resolution as adopted is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 54.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Armistead moved that the Commissioners go into executive session to ,i
discuss land acquisition and committee,appointments; Comm. O'Shields seconded.
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 11:45 a.m.
Chm. Williams reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 1:15 p.m.
APPOINTMENT OF KAREN GOTTOVI TO THE CAPE FEAR COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND HOWARD L.
ARMISTEAD, JR. TO THE AIRPORT COMMISSION BOARD
Co~ Williams moved to appoint Comm. Karen Gottovi to the Cape Fear Council
of Governments, replacing Mr. George E. Alper, and Comm. Howard L. Armistead to the
Airport Commission Board, replacing Comm. Karen Gottovi; Comm. Gottovi, seconded. '
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT OF JOHN MOBLEY OR DR. JAMES SABELLA TO THE NURSING HOME ADVISORY BOARD
Comm. O'Shields moved to appoint Mr. John Mobley, if he was availabke, to the
Nursing Home Advisory Board; if not, then appoint Dr. James Sabella to that Board;
Comm. Armistead, seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 1978 (CONTINUED)
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Wright, moved: ,seconded bv Co~. Gottovi that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Comm. Williams adjourned the meeting at 1:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Norma E. Philpott
Deputy to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 2, 1979
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
January 2, 1979, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County
Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners Howard L. Armistead, Jr.; Karen E. Gottovi:
Claud O'Shields, Jr., Vivian S. Wright; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County Manager
Dan W. Eller, County Attorney James C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B.
Rusmisell. No members were absent.
Chm. Williams called the meeting to order.
Rev. G. L. pridgen of First United Pentecostal Church offered the invocation.
RETIREMENT PRESENTATIONS 0
Chm. Williams and the Commissioners presented retirement plaques to the fol-
lowing persons:
Mrs. Clara Sternberger upon her retirement from the Department of Social
Services after more than 14 years of service.
Mr. Lutha Mintz who retired from the Health Department after 31 years of
service.
Mr. Durwood Baggett, Agricultural Extension Chairman, upon his retirement after
28 years of service.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING, NOVEMBER 28, 1978
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that
Meeting of November 28, 1978, be approved as presented.
carried unanimously.
the Minutes of the Special
Upon vote, the motion
TABLING OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 1978
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to table approval of the Minutes
of the Regular Meeting of December 4, 1978, in order for them to be completed and
corrections made. upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
APproVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 1978
Comm. Wright pointed out that in the Minutes of December
"Extension of Listing Period", she should be. listed as voting
that the motion carried unanimously.
18, on Page 324 under
"Noell instead of showing
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Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the Minutes of 'the Regular
Meeting of December 18, 1978, be approved with the above correction. Upon vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON ANIMAL CONTROL CENTER
Discussion on the Animal Control Center was continued from the meeting of "'",
November 20, 1978. At that time, Ms. Kathleen Flood of the Humane Society of the
united States commented on here report on conditions at the Animal Control Center
and made recommendations for improvements.