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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 10, 1979 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED NEW HANOVER COUNTY SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE RECO~~
MENDED BY THE WILMINGTON-NEW HANOVER PLANNING COMMISSION, DATED SEPTEMBER 24, 1979,
AND THE METES AND BOUNDS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR NEW HANOVER COUNTY sumHvtsloN
REGULATIONS (CONTINUED) .
Mr. Hamilton Hicks; Chairman of.the.Plann:ing.~ommission, reported that. the.
Planning Commission, had reviewed their proposal adequately.
Mr. Lonnie Williams, Attorney, commented on behalf of the Metes and Bounds
Committee.
The following persons offered additional comments:
Mr. Slim Wallace, Legislative Chairman of the Wilmington Board of Realtors 0
Mr. Howard Loughlin, Surveyor
Planning Director Bill Farris
Mr. Johnnie Garrason, Surveyor
Mr. George Losak, Surveyor
Mr. Ed Ward
Mr. Paul Gregory, Chairman."of Metes and Bounds Committee
Mr. Bobby Harrelson, Developer
Mr. C. G. Berry
Mr. Richard Sniffen
The Commissioners commented.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Gott~vi, O'Shields, Wright and Chm. Williams
Comm. Armistead
Chm. Williams adjourned the meeting at 9:26 o'clock p. m.
Repectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 17, 1979
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on
Monday, December 17, 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 George F. Cooper; 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. Billy Peele of Wrightsboro United Methodist Church offered the
invocation.
REMARKS FROM C. G. BERRY
Mr. C. G. Berry commended Chm. Williams on a speech she had given at the 0
laying of the cornerstone for the new Shrine Building, and he also commented
on the selection of an architect for design of the proposed court facilities
building.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 3, 1979
Comm. Wright pointed out that on Page 521 under "Selection of Architect
for Court Facilities (Continued)", Comm. O'Shields was shown as voting "noe"
on the motion to contract with the firm of Ballard, McKim and Sawyer for design
of the proposed court facilities building when he actually voted "aye" and Chm.
Williams should be shown as voting "noe"!
Comm. Gottovi stated that she would like the Minutes to reflect that she
stated her favoritism for the firm of Synthesis but received no support.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 3, 197.9 (CONTINUED)
Comm. Gottovi, requested that since the agenda format had' been changed to provide
a 'section for Additional Items to be brought to the Board's attention by the General
Public, the Minutes also be labeled to reflect "Additional Items - General Public"
to make them more clear when they were read at a later time.
Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of December 3, 1979, were unanimously approved as corrected.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING, DECEMBER 10, 1979
Comm. Gottovi'moved; 'Seconded by Connn. 0' Shields, that the Minutes oLthe Special
Meeting of December 10, 1979, be approved. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
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Voting Aye:
Abstaining:
Connn. Gottovi, O'Shields, Wright and Chm. Williams
Connn. Armistead
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Comm. Wright requested that Items #6 and the last 2 parts of Item #9 be removed
from the Consent Agenda to be acted on separately.
Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, the following Consent
Agenda items were unanimously approved:
REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH NOVEMBER 3D, 1979
A copy oftthe Report is contained in Exhibit 'Book VII, Page 41.
TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 42.
AWARD OF BID FOR TAX COMPUTER PROGRAM TO BURROUGHS CORPORATION
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A copy of the ,Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ADDITION OF HUNTER'S TRAIL TO STATE SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
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A copy of the SR-2 Resolution is on file in the Clerk's Office.
ELEVATOR CONTRACT FOR NEW LIBRARY BUILDING was approved along with the
following budget amendment:
Debit - Acct. #82 575 69, Contingencies (Project)
Credit - Acct. #82 575 80, Elevator Contract
$ 8,734
$ 8,734
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
HOME HEALTH CONTRACT BUDGET - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The following budget amendment was approved for the Home Health Contract along
, > with. the establishment of positions for a Public Health Nurse II and a Clerk
Typist III to begin January I, 1980:
Revenue Acct. #44 368 17, Home Health Program $48,.236
Expense Acct. 1/44 596 02, Salaries $10,358
Acct. 1/44 596 04,' Professional Services 9,360
Acct. #44 596 05, FICA 635
Acct. 1/44 596 06, Hospital Insurance 321
Acct. 1/44 596 07, Retirement 808
Acct. #44 596 10, Auto Allowance 3,000
0 Acct. 1/44 596 11, Telephone & Postage 1,750
Acct. 1/44 596 12, Printing 660
Acct. 1/44 596 14, Travel, Meetings & Schools 1,500
Acct. 1/44 596 33, Supplies 14,844
Acct. 1/44 596 74, Capital Outlay - Equipment 5,000
, .' BUDGET AMENDMENT - INFANT TRACKING CAPITAL OUTLAY
".'The following.budget amendments were approved to enable the County to purchase the
capital equipment for the Infant Tracking Program and own that equipment:
Debit - Acct. #44 591 74, Capital Outlay
Credit - Acct. #44 591 33, Supplies & Materials
$ 1,195
$ 1,195
Debit - Acct. #44 590 74, Operating Expenses
Credit - Acct. #44 590 74, Capital Expenditures
$ 1,195
$ 1,195
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APPROVAL-OF C0NSENT AGENDA CCONTJ:NUED).
BUDGET AMENDMENTS - SOCIAL SERVICES
The following amendments to the Social Services budget were approved for Chore
Services which were underbudgeted in July due to lack of Federal funds and
Day Care spending underbudgeted due to unexpected closing of one center:
Expenditures:
Debit - Acct. 1141 510 10, AFDC Day Care & WIN Day Care
Credit - Acct. 1141 510 11, Purchased Services - Chore
'Services
Revenues:
Debit - Acct. 1141 350 10, AFDC, .Day Care & WIN Day Care
Credit - Acct. 1141 510 11, Purchased Services - Chore
Services
$58,173
$58,173
$50,901
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$50,901
AWARD OF CONTRACT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT - TRASK PARK PROJECT
The following bids were received on the Electrical Contract for the Trask Park
Project:
Graves Electric Company
Hodges Electric
Watson Electric
Harris Electric Co. of Wilmington
$46,180
$44,696
$48,660
$46,225
The bid was awarded to the low bidder, Hodges Electric, in the amount of $44,696
as recommended by the County Engineer and the County Manager and the following
budget amendment was approved to reduce the budget to the exact amount of the
contract:
Debit - Acct. #86 575 71, Lighting Contract
Credit - Acct. #86 575 69, Contingencies
$
$
498
498
BUDGET AMENDMENT - WIC CONTRACT
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to approve the following
amendment in the WIC budget in the Health Department to bring all line items into
compliance for Fiscal Year 1979-80:
Debit - Acct. #44 368 16, Revenue (Plus)
Credit - Acct. #44 598 07, Retirement (Plus)
$
$
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592
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Upon vote,: the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and. ChID. Williams
Comm. Wright
BUDGET AMENDMENT - SOCIAL SERVICES
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to approve the following
budget amendments as requested by the Social Services Board to cover cases begun
by contract attorneys until the staff attorney was hired and to increase printing
and supplies accounts due to increased costs and accounts being underbudgeted:
Debit - Acct. 1141 609 02, Salaries & Wages $ 3,000
Credit - Acct. 1141 609 04, Professional Services $ 3,000
Debit - Acct. 1141 609 22, Equipment Rent $ 7,000
Credit - Acct. 1141 609 33, Printing $ 2,000
Acct. 1141 609 12, Supplies & Materials $ 5,000
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and ChID.' Williams 0
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright
APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR NATIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES
Mr. Henry Longley, Vice-Chairman, and Mr. Chester Wiggins of the New Hanover
County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority appeared
before the Board to explain the proposed issuance of revenue bonds in the principal
amount of $1,000,000 to finance industrial facilities in New Hanover County for
lease to National Service Industries, Inc.
Henry E. Longley, Vice-Chairman of the New Hanover County Industiral Facilities
and Pollution Control Financing Authority appeared before the Board and advised the
Board that the Authority had adopted a bond resolution authorizing the issuance of
revenue bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000 to finance industrial
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APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR NATIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRIES (CONTINUED)
facilities in New Hanover County for lease to National Service Industries, Inc.
Henry E. Longley delivered to the Board a draft of the Bond Purchase Agreement
proposed to be entered into~ by the Authority with National Service Industries, Inc.
and The Robinson-Humphrey Company, Inc. and advised the,Board that drafts of the
other basic financing documents, including and Indenture and Deed of Trust, a
Lease Agreement and a Guaranty of payment of the bonds by National Service Industries,
Inc. were available for inspection in the office of the Clerk of the County Board.
Henry E. Longley further stated that the Bond Purchase Agreement set forth the terms
of the revenue bond financing, including the proposed issuance and sale of the bonds
at a price of 98.25% of. the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to The
Robinson-Humphrey Company, Inc. and requested that the Board approve the issuance
'of the Bonds. A discussion of the bond issued ensued.
Commissioner O'Shields introduced the following, resolution which was read at
length.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has created a political subdivision
and body corporate and politic of the State of North Carolina known as "The New
Hanover County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority"
(the "Authority"); and
WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized under the Industrial and Pollution Control
Facilities Financing Act, Chapter l59C of the General Statutes of North Carolina,
as amended (the J!Act"), to issue revenue bonds for the purpose, among others, of
paying all or any part of the cost of any industrial project ,for industry, to acquire,
construct and equip any such. project, and to make and execute lease agreements,
security documents and other contracts and instruments necessary or convenient in
the exercise of such powers; and
WHEREAS, the Authority proposes to issue its revenue bonds in the aggregate
principal amount of $1,000,000 (the "Bonds"), to finance the acquisition, con-
struction and installation of certain industrial distribution and office facilities
in New Hanover County, North Carolina (the "Project") and to lease the Project to
National Service Industries, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Board has heretofore approved the Project in principle; and
WHEREAS, the Act provides that no bonds shall be issued thereunder unless the
issuance thereof shall have been approved by the governing body of the County and
the Board desires to approve the issuance of the Bonds by the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Board has considered the Bond Purchase Agreement presented to it
setting forth the terms of the revenue bond financing; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVEn,by the Board of County Commissioners'of the County of New Hanover,
as follows:
(1) The issuance of the Bonds by the Authority is hereby approved.
(2) The Clerk of the Board of Commissioners is hereby ,authorized and directed
to provide certified copies of this resolution to the Local Government Commission
and the Department of Commerce of North Carolina.
(3) This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
Commissioner O'Shields moved the passage of the foregoing resolution and Com-
missioner Gottovi seconded the motion, and the resolution was passed by the following
vote:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields, Wright and Chm. Williams
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - SOCIAL SERVICES (SERVICES FOR THE AGING)
Mr. Wayne Morris, Director ,of Social Services and Mrs. Dolli Asbury, Executive
Director of Services for the Aging, appeared before the Board to request funds for
the Congregate Feeding Programs and matching funds for a grant to be used for the
establishment of a multi-purpose senior center. The Social Services Board of Directors
had recommended approval of this'request.
The following 'persons offered ,additional' comments in behalf of the multi-purpose
senior center:
Mrs. Linda Bedo of Cape Fear Council of Governments
Mr. W. R. Crabtree
Mrs. Vivian Humphreys
Mrs. Johnnie Fields
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - SOCIAL SERVICES (SERVICES FOR THE AGING) (~ONTlNUED)
Comm'tO'Shte~ds moved, seconded by Comm. Gottov~, to appropriate $500 from Con-
tingencies~t~ funds needed for the Myrtle Grove Center and ask .that the balance of
the grant funds be held in reserve until more information was obtained on a multi-
purpose senior center.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
Comm. Wright stated that she would vote for County funds for it, but she would
not vote for the grant.
Comm. Gottovi and Mrs. Asbury explained the additional funds needed for the
Congregate Feeding Program.
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Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to approve the following
budget amendments to rehire 2 aides for the congregate feeding program and to open
an additional site for the program.
Debit - Acct. #11 445 61, Contingencies
$ 2,464
Credit - Acct. #41 618 93, Services for the Aging
Acct. #41 618 94, Congregate Feeding Program
Acct. #41 618 95, Senior Citizens Center
$ 1,145
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500
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
On behalf of the Myrtle Grove citizens, Mrs. Sheila Davis expressed appre-
ciation to the Board for approval of the funding for that center.
POSITION RECLASSIFICATION - SOCIAL SERVICES
Director of Social Services Wayne Morris and County Manager Cooper explained
the request for reclassification of two positions in that Department.
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded ,by Comm. O'Shields, to approve reclassification
of the following positions in the Department of Social Services:
Position No. 098
From: Social Worker II, Code 154, Range 66
To: Administrative Assistant I, Code 012, Range 63
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Position No. 142
From: Social Worker Supervisor I, Code 158, Range 68
To: Social Services Program Consultant I, Code 143, Range 68
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Cornm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
CONTRACT FOR CSA GRANT FUNDS
Director of Social Services Wayne Morris explained the Energy Crisis Assistance
Program financed under Grant #40313 of the Community Services Administration which
obligated a total of $65,639 to New Hanover County to assist persons with fuel costs.
The Commissioners had been furnished copies of the Agreement with CSA for operation
of the program.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the Agreement with
Community Services Administration for this program and authorize execution by the
Director of Social Services. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
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Comm. Wright stated that it was 'not easy. to vote against 'something like this
but it was the kind of program that there was 2 or 3 times as much money ending up
in paper work and salaries as was spent in helping the P90r people and she felt
that should be realized.
A copy of the Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office.
BREAK
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 9:55 o'clock a. m. until
10:06 o'clock a. m.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given that the Commissioners would hold a public hearing on
December 17, 1979, at 9:30 a. m. in the Assembly Room of the County ,Administration
Building on the application for Community Development Block Grant Funds and to re-
ceive comments regarding a proposed project which funds may be applied for.
PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
Mr. Mike Hargett of~the Planning Department explained the application for
Community Development Block Grant Funds to be used for installation of a central
water supply system in the Flemington Community under the imminent threat to public
health provision.
Planning Director Bill Farris commented on the necessity of preparing a Housing
Assistance Plan.
Cbm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak on this matter, and
the following persons commented:
Mr. William Woodall
County Attorn~y Jim Fox
Mrs. Daniel Malpass
Mr. David Noonan, Attorney for Flemington Resident's Association
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to file the application with
the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to aid in the financing of a
central water system for the Flemington community under the Community Development
Block Grant - Small Cities Program and adopt the following Resolution:
RESOLVED:
That the County Manager be and hereby is authorized to file an
application with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
to aid in the financing of a central water system for the Flemington
Community under the Community Development Block Grant - Small Cities
Program and to do all things necessary in the preparation of said
application to fulfill applicable requirements.
Comm. Wright commented.
Mr. William Woodall commented.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Cbm. Williams
Comm. Wright
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - PARKWOOD ESTATES, SECTION 5
Mr. Harry E. Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the final plat of
Parkwood Estates, Section 5, was approved by the Subdivision Review Committee on
November 26, 1979.
Comm. Gottovi commended the Planning Department for":Ehe steps take!] in getting
the roads in this subdivision repaired and moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields,
approval of the final plat of Parkwood Estates, Section 5. Upon vote, the motion
carried unanimously. I
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - MILLBROOK SUBDIVISION, SECTION 5C
Mr. Harry E. Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the final plat of
Millbrook Subdivision, Section 5~C was approved by the ,Subdivision Review Committee
on November 26, 1979. Mr. Oakes also reported that the developer had been notified
about N. C. G. S. 39-30 which required that the developer make application to the
Clerk of Superior Court and either install all improvements or post surety with the
Clerk of Court prior to the sale of lots within the subdivision.
Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the final plat of
Millbrook Subdivision, Section 5-C was unanimously approved.
POSTPONING OF 'UPDATE OF 'PROJECT ,'RECOUP
County Manager Cooper reported that he had not received the information on
Project Recoup'in time to study it and make a recommendation to the Board, so he
had requested that it be postponed until the next meeting.
AUTHORIZATION FOR TAX ADMINISTRATOR TO AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF TAX LISTING PERIOD
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that the Tax Administrator
be authorized to grant or deny requests foreextension of the tax listing period for 1980.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.'
APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR THE PROPOSED JUDICIAL' FACILITIES'
County Manager Cooper explained his recommendations for the composition of the
planning committee for the proposed judicial facilities.
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APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR THE PROPOSED JUDICIAL FACILITIES (CONTINUED)
Comm. Armistead suggested, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that Comm. O'Shields be
the County Commission representative on the Planning Committee. Comm. Wright in-
dicated her agreement and Comm. O'Shields agreed to serve.
Chm; Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that Mr. Eddie Hartman be
the citizen representative on the committee. Upon 'vote, the motion carried un-
animously.
It was agreed that Judge Tillery and Judge Burnett be asked to serve on the
committee and that the Chamber of Commerce would be notified of the appointment
of the committee and kept advised of the meetings.
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Comm..Gottovi wanted to know if Chm. Williams was planning to attend the
Couneil of Governments meeting on December 20.
Comm. O'Shields suggested that Mr. David McPherson of Columbus County be ap~
pointed as the Regional Forum Representative for the Council of Governments.
Comm. Gottovi requested information on the Burton Steel operation on Oakley
Road which was in violation of the Zoning Ordinance.
County Attorney Fox commented on the status of the Burton Steel matter.
Comm. Gottovi requested information on the Lorek farming situation at the Airport
and was informed that Mr. Lorek was informed that he could discuss the matter with
the Airport Commission if he was not satisfied.
Comm. Gottovi commented on the letter from Gloria Willis of the Board of Ed-
ucation requesting a Commissioner serve on the school visitation team and indicated
that she would be glad to attend. the meetings.
Comm. Armistead commented on junked and abandoned vehicles on lots and was
informed by the County Attorney that there was an ordinance covering this situation
which was supposed to be enforced by the Sheriff's Department.
APPROVAL OF RENTING SPACE TO FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION AT REDUCED RATE
County Manager Cooper explained the request from Farmers Home Administration
for office space at a reduced rental rate.
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Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to rent the space to Farmers
Home Administration as requested for $2.50 per square foot to cover the maintenance
and janitorial charges. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BANKING SERVICES TO WACHOVIA BAND AND TRUST COMPANY
Finance Officer Andrew Atkinson appeared before the Board and reported that
proposals had been received from the following banks to provide banking services
for the County:
Wachovia Bank & Trust Company, N.A.
Planters National Bank & Trust Co.
First Union National Bank
North Carolina National Bank
Mr. Fred Price of First Union National Bank commented on that bank's interest
in providing services for the County.
Mr. Bill Joyner and Mr. Bob Shoffner of Wachovia Bank were present to answer 0
questions on that bank's proposal.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the recommendation
of the Finance Officer that Wachovia Bank & Trust Company continue to provide the
banking services for the next three years. Upon 'vote, the motion carri~d unanimously.
CHANGE ORDER - ADAP-06 (TAXIWAY "B")
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, approval of Change Order
III to the contract with Dickerson, Inc. for construction of Taxiway "B" at the Air-
port which change order substitutes crushed agregate base material and provides
an additional ILS hold sign and decreases the contract amount by $2,085. Upon vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - LEGAL SERVICES
County Manager Cooper and County Attorney. Fox explained the budget amendment that
was necessary in 'the legal budget due to increased litigation and additional legal
services that were not anticipated when the b~dget was 'adopted. '
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to approve the following bud-
get amendment in the Legal budget to provide the additional funds needed for the
rest of this fiscal year: .
Debit - Acct. #11 445 61, Contingencies
Credit - Acct. #11 470'04,; Legal Serv~ces - Professional
$54,000
$54~000
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH HENRY VON OESEN & ASSOCIATES FOR FLEMINGTON WATER STUDY
Mr. J. R. Benson, Jr. of Henry von Oesen & Associates, appeared before the
Board to explain the proposed contract for the Flemington water system study.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the contract with
Henry von Oesen & Associates subject to approval by the County Attorney. Upon vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the meeting be recessed
to Executive Session to discuss committee appointments, personnel and 'legal matters.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 11:24 o'clock a. m.
Chm. Williams reconvened the meeting to Public Session .at 12:05 o'clock p. m.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF HEALTH
Comm. Armistead proposed the name of Mr. Hobart Whaley for a 3-year term on
the Board of Health. Upon vote, Mr. Whaley was unanimously appointed to the Board
of Health for a 3-year term.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Chm. Williams,
appointed for a 3-year term on the Board of Health.
unanimously.
that Mrs. Roma Lee Hall be re-
Upon vote, the motion carried
Comm. O'Shields moved that Mr. W. H. Grathwol be appointed for a 3-year term on
the Board of Health. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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Comm. Gottovi stated that she would like to propose the name of Mrs. Peggy Ann
Winslow, but would vote for Mr. Grathwol since she was getting no support.
It was unanimously agreed to reappoint Mr. DeOther Melvin and Mr. Richard K.
Reeder for 2-year terms on the Board of Health.
It was unaniniously agreed to reappoint Dr. Murray K.' Seidel for a ,I-year term
on the Board of Health.
APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM KING TO LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Comm. O'Shields moved that Mr. William King be appointed to the Library Ad-
visory to fill an unexpired term until August 31, 1982. Upon vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT OF H. G. HERRING AND L.
Comm. Armistead moved that Mr.
to the Plumbing Board of Examiners.
O. GOODYEAR TO PLUMBING BOARD
H. G. Herring and Mr. L. O. Goodyear be reappointed
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT OF LOIS WHITMEYER TO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Comm. O'Shields moved that Mrs. Lois Whitmeyer be appointed as a Regular Member
of the Zoning Board of Adjustment for a 3-year term. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Williams adjourned the meeting at 12:10 o'clock p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
~i3.;f~
Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board