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MINUTES OF SPEC:rAL MEETING, APRIL 19, 1977 (CONTINUED)
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 8:52 o'clock p. m. to 9:02
o'clock p. m.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
The floor was opened for comments from the public and Mr. Jack Glisson of Carolina
Beach offered his comments.
Mr. Burnett explained what the next steps were that would be taken and stated that
written comments would be received from the public for fifteen days following this 0
public hearing.
The following persons offered comments and requested clarification on various
points:
Mayor C. R. Smith of Kure Beach
Mr. T. J. Fry, Kure Beach Commissioner
Mr. Bill Lewis of Kure Beach
Mr. Burnett reported that it would be necessary for the governing bodies of the
County and each' municipality to adopt a resolution approving this plan and a letter
of intent would have to be written to submit with the plan to the State and Federal
Governments for their approval.
The following persons offered further comments:
Mayor Richard Kepley of Carolina Beach
Mr. William S. Funderburg, 2103 Pender Avenue, Wilmington, NC, questioned whether
or not the ocean ,outfall was a viable alternative plan.
Mrs. Sheila Davis, Town Manager of Carolina Beach, requested clarification as to
whether or not Carolina and Kure Beaches were obligated to Plan "c" that was
recommended by the engineers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further comments from the public or the consulting engineers,
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 9:47 o'clock p. m.
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Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 25, 1977
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session with representa-
tives from the municipalities within the County on Monday, April 25, 1977, at 8:00 o'clock
a. m. I in the Assembly Room, ,New Hanover COW'lty Administration Building, Wilmi1?-gton, 'North
Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners George E. Alper; Karen E. Gottovi, Ellen C.
Williams, Vivian S. Wright; Chairman Claud O'Shields, Jr.; County Manager Dan W. Eller;
Attorney Joseph O. Taylor of the County Attorney's Office; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B.
Brown. No members were absent.
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Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order and stated that the reason for the Special
Meeting was to discuss with the Wilmington City Council and the towns of Wrightsville,
Carolina and Kure Beaches the possibility of reviewing the idea of consolidation of the
governments within New Hanover County.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 25, 1977 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION CONCERNING APPoINTMENT OF COMMITTEE TO REVI:EW 'FEASIBILITY OF CONSOLIDATION
Mr. William Schwartz, member of Wilmington City Council, stated that when he
opened up the subject of consolidation, he had suggested that a study committee be
appointed by the Mayor and the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, with the
idea that the committee be composed of citizens of New 'Hanover' County to look into the
feasibility of whether or not the idea of consolidation should be gone into in depth.
He felt that there should be no expense to the City or the County and that it would be
strictly a study commission.
Each of the Commissioners offered comments on the matter, and comments were also
received from representatives of the municipalities that were present.
The floor was opened to comments from the public, and Mr. M. H. Vaughan appeared
to give his opinions on the matter.
Comm. Williams moved to go ahead with the study if that was the will of the people.
The members present offered their comments on the size and representation of the
committee to be appointed.
Councilman Roper seconded'Comm. Williams' motion and upon vote, ,the motion carried
with Conun. Wright voting "noe!'.
Mayor Halterman moved that this be'a 16-member committee with 5
City of Wilmington, 5 by the County and 2 each by Kure, Carolina and
Beaches. Councilman Schwartz seconded the motion.
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Comm. Alper stated that he would like the 'purpose of the committee
as "a committee to explore possibilities for better and more economical
the combined efforts of the City and County Governments be appointed".
Comm. Wright requested7~~~ statement include the municipalities, 'and
amended his statement to include the"municipalities";. k, __
Chm. O'Shields stated that the attorney had just brougttto his attention'the fact
that this was a called meeting of the County Commissioners, and in order to keep within
the legal realms, the motions should be made and seconded by the Commissioners and the
Wilmington City Council could take like action if they desired.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to go ahead and appoint a committee
to study the feasibility of consolidation. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
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Voting Noe: Comm. Wright
Councilwoman Fonvielle moved for the City of Wilmington, seconded by Councilman
Schwartz, to jointly appoint the committee to study the feasibility of consolidation.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
'Voting Aye: Councilmen Bryan', Fonvielle, MCLaUJ:i!1' Roper, Schwartz and Mayor
Halterman
Absent: CouncilIMn Green
Chm. O'Shields moved that the committee be appointed at 5 from the City and 5 from
the County and the beach communities each ,appoint 2 members, making thecommit~ee 16
members. Comm. Williams seconded the motion. I
Mayor Sawyer of Wrightsville Beach stated that he felt the governing ~dies should
be represented on the committee. I
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It, was agreed that 1 electeid official from each Board be' appointed in addition
to the citizens' committee of 16, making a total of 21 members on the committee.
It was also agreed that the committee would be appointed by June 1, 1977, and report
to the governing bodies by January 1, 1978.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 25, 1977 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION CONCERNING APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE (CONTINUED)
Chm. O'Shields amended his motion to include 1 elected official from each of the
governing bodies. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm.' Wright
Councilwoman Fonvielle moved for the City of Wilmington, seconded by Councilman
Schwartz, that the committee be composed of 5 appointees from each of the 2 governing 0
bodies represented at the table and 2 appointees from each of the 3 beach municipalities
plus 1 elected official from each governing body. Upon vote, the motion carried as
follows:
Voting Aye: Councilmen Bryan, Fonv:iel'le, McLaurin, Roper, Schwartz and Mayor
Hal terman
Absent: Councilman Green
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Roper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion 'carried.
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 9:02 o'clock.a. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Brown
Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 2, 1977
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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on MOnday,
May 2, 1977, at 9:00 o'clock a. m., in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Adminis-
tration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners, George E. Alper; Karen E. Gottovi; Ellen ,C.
Williams; Vivian S. Wright; Chairman Claud O'Shields, Jr.; County Manager Dan W. Eller;
Attorney Joseph O. Taylor of the COunty Attorney's Office; and Clerk to the Board,
Alyce B. Brown. No members were absent.
Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order.
Rev. Carl M. Lee of Shiloh Baptist Church offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 18, 1977; SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 19, 1977;
AND SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 25, 1977
Upon motion by Comm. Alper, seconded by Comm. Williams, the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of April 18, 1977; Special Meeting of April 19, 1977; and Special Meeting of
April 25, 1977, were unanimously approved as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING - USE OF GENERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977-78
Federal Regulations required the Budget Officer to hold a public hearing to receive 0
comments 'and suggestions as to how Revenue Sharing Funds for the coming Fiscal Year should
be used.
The Budget Officer, County Manager Dan W. Eller, explained how Revenue Sharing Funds
had been used in the past and stated that it was estimated that New Hanover County would
receive $950,232 in the coming fiscal year.
Mr. Eller opened, the Public Hearing for suggestions and comments from the public
for use of these funds.