1977-05-16 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 1977
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met ,in Regular Session on Monaay,
May 16, 1977, at 9:00 o'clock a. m., in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County A&minis-
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, Jr. 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. Herbert L. Aman of St. Andrews on the Sound Episcopal Church offered the
invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 2, 1977
Upon motion by Comm; Alper, seconded by Comm. williams, the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of May 2, 1977, were unanimously approved as submitted.
CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT
County Manager Eller explained to the Commissioners the proposed Capital Project
Ordinance for the strengthening and improvement of runway 5-23 at the Airport.
Mr. W. Eugene Edwards, Chairman' of the Airport commission, and County Ma~ager Eller
requested approval of the Ordinance.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of "the capital Project
Ordinance and the following budget amendment for the strengthening and improvement of
runway 5-23 at the Airport:
Budget Transfers
Expenditures:
Debit - Acct. #31 650 74, Capital Outlay - Other Improvements
Credit - Acct. #31 650 97, Transfer to Capital Projects Fund
$1,221,000
61,174
Revenues:
Debit - Acct. #31 333 04, Miscellaneous Income
Credit - Acct. #31 350 04, State Grant ADAP 5-23
- Acct. #31 349 04, Federal Grant ADAP 5-23
$ 124
61,050
1,098,900
Actual Transfers
Capital Projects Fund:
Debit - Acct. #79 575 04, Professional Fee
$ 27,138.29
Airport Fund:
Credit - Acct. #31 650 73, Capital Outlay - Other Improvements
$ 27,138.29
Upon vote, the l1l.)tion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Capital Project Ordinance is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 1.
AWARD OF BIDS - AIRPORT RUNWAY STRENGTHENING PROJECT
The following bids were received for paving and electrical work for runway 5-23
at the Airport:
Paving Bids Electrical Bids
nickerson, Inc.
Central Builders
D. R. Allen & Son
Watson Electrical Construction
Rockwell Radio & Electric
Aneco COmpany
Eleco, Inc.
Hodges Electric
$1,036,835
1,889,527
2,559,430
$ 32,346.20
34,594.00
35,070.80
34,785.50
44,217.00
The Airport Manager and County Manager recommended that the paving bid be awarded
the low bidder, Dickerson, Inc. and that the electrical be awarded to the low bidder,
Watson Electrical Construction.
Upon motion made by Comm. Alper, seconded by Comm. Williams, the bids were unani-
mously awarded to Dickerson, Inc. in the amount of $1,036,835 for the paving contract
and to Watson Electrical Construction in the amount of $32,346.20 for the electrical
contract.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 1977 (CONTINUED)
AWARD OF BIDS FOR TRUCKS AND TRACTOR
County Manager Eller reported that
tractor at the Airport:
the following bids were received for a
Sessions Farm Machinery
Sanderson Tractor & Equipment
Wilkes-White Tractor
Lee Ford Tractor & Equipment
N. C. Equipment Co.
Cottle Equipment Co.
$ 8,116.57
8,095.85
7,681.15
7,994.00
7,978.00
8,325.57
The County Manager and Airport Manager recommended that the bid be awarded to the 0
low bidder, Wilkes-White Tractor, in the amount of $7,681.15.
Mr. Eller also reported that the following bids were received for a ~~ton pickup
truck for the Airport and he and the Airport Manager recommended the bid be awarded
to the low bidder, TOm Reich Chevrolet, in the amount of $3,594'.82.
Tom Reich Chevrolet
Ike Ives Chevrolet, Inc.
Port City Chrysler Plymouth
Cape Fear Motor Sales
$ 3,594.82
3,743.39
3,697.33
3,798.03
The County Manager reported that the following bids were received for a stake-body
truck for the Buildings & Grounds Division and the County Manager and County Engineer
recommended the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Port City Chrysler Plymouth, in the
amount of $9,836.01.
Tom Reich Chevrolet
Port City Chrysler Plymouth
Cape Fear Motor Sales
$10,778.64
9,836.01
10,266.51
Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Comm,' Wright, the bids were unanimously
awarded to the low bidders, Wilkes-White Tractor, in the amount of $7,681.15; Tom Reich
Chevrolet in the amount of $3,594.82; and Port City Chrysler Plymouth in the amount
of $9,836.01 as recommended.
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APPEAL OF SUBDIVISION REVIEW COMMITTEE DECISION ON PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF BAYSHORE,
SECTION 10
At the May 9 meeting of the Subdivision Review COmmittee of the Wilmington-New
Hanover Planning Commission,preliminary approval was given for the plat of Bayshore
Estates, Section 10. A group of residents of Bayshore Estates appeared before the
Board to request that the Commissioners overrule the decision of the Subdivision Re-
view Committee.
Mr. Bob Appleton presented a chart outlining the reasons the residents disapproved
of the plat as presented and the steps they were requesting before approval was granted.
He also presented pictures to the Board of some of the present areas of Bayshore Estates.
Mr. Appleton then answered ,questions from some of the Commissioners.
The following persons also offered their comments:
Mrs. Jean Jordan
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department clarified some of the questions concerning
the Planning Commission.Subdivision Review Committee meeting.
Attorney Taylor commented on the legality of the Subdivision Review Committee meetings
held on April 25 and May 9.
Richard Fender, Planning Director
Mrs. Nicky Bane, Environmental Consultant, presented charts showing possible effects
of future development on the estuarine areas.
Mrs. Nancy Latimer
Mr. Dick Gerr1ty offered comments pertaining to the possible conflict of interest
of the Chairman.
Comm. Wright offered her comments in defense of Mr. Gerrity's allegations against
Chm. O'Shields.
Chm. O'Shields expressed his feelings and stated that the attorney had advised
him that his business in the area did not constitute a conflict of interest.
Charlie Jackson, District Sanitarian with Shellfish Sanitation which is a part of
the Division of Health Services, gave a report on his investigation in regard to this
matter.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 1977 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION ON BAYSHORE, SECTION 10 (CONTINUED)
Mr. Richard Morgan, Attorney representing the developer
offered his comments in defense of the development.
of Bayshore Estates,
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Mr. Howard Loughlin, Surveyor for Bayshore Estates, reported that all the State
and Local requirements had been complied with.
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 10:45 o'clock a. m. to
11:00 o'clock a. m.
DISCUSSION ON BAYSHORE, SECTION 10 (CONTINUED)
Mr., William S. Funderburg offered ,his comments concerning the 201 Facilities Plan
in relation to this matter.
The following persons also offered their comments:
Mr. wilbur Bryant
Mr. Bill Hart
Comm. Gottovi made some comments on the issue and stated that the developer had
agreed to' work out solutions for the existing problems, particularl~,those caused by
the further development of the subdivision.
Comm. williams moved that the 27 lots that had been accepted as being suitable be
approved. The motion did not receive a second.
Mr. Frank Olive of the Health Department gave the position of the Health Department
on this matter.
Comm. Wright questioned the legality of the Board's taking action on this matter and
was informed by Attorney Taylor that, in his opinion, the matter was properly before
the Commissioners.
Comm., Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to go along with the Subdivision
Review Committee's recommendation for preliminary approval of the plat. Upon vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - ARROWHEAD SUBDIVISION, SECTION 6
Mr. Harry Oakes of ,the Planning Department reported that this plat was granted
final approval under the 25-10t provision at the Planning Commission, Subdivision Review
committee meeting on May 9, 1977.
Mr. Bill Hart, a resident of the area, appeared'before the Board to protest final
approval of this plat.
Planning Director Richard Fender offered comments on the matter.
Mr. Oakes restated that the plat met all the,requirements.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to approve the final plat of Arrowhead
Subdivision, Section 6. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
voting Aye: Camm.. Alper, Williams, Wright and ChIn. a'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - CASTLE ESTATES, SECTION 3
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that this plat was granted
final approval at the Planning Commission Subdivision Review Committee meeting on May 9,
1977.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. :Williams, approval of the final plat of,
Castle Estates, Section 3. Upon votei the motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 1977 (CONTINUED)
PRESENTATION ,OF FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
County Manager Eller presented to the Board the Five-Year Capital Improvements
Program and explained that this was an attempt to let the Board and the public know
of the capital improvements that the staff saw as needs for the County in the next
five-year period. He requested the Commissioners to review"the program_and give 'him'
their comments.
The floor was opened to comments from the public and the following persons offered
their comments:
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Miss Katherine Howell, Librarian, requested consideration be given to the funds
for a new Library.
Mrs. Ann Wilkinson, President of the Friends of the Public Library, also requested
consideration be given to the funds for a new Library.
Comm. Alper moved to put this matter on the agenda for discussion and action at
the meeting of June 6. This was agreed to by common consent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that the meeting be recessed to
Executive Session to discuss committee appointments at the request of Comm. Wright as
she had to leave the meeting early. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 12:27 o'clock p. m.
COMM. WRIGHT LEFT AT 12:30 O'CLOCK AND WAS ABSENT FOR THE REST OF THE MEETING.
Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 12:31 o'clock p. m.
PROGRESS REPORT ON LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER AND LIBRARY REPAIRS
Mr. Herbert P. McKim of Ballard, McKim & Sawyer, Architects for the Law Enforcement
Center appeared before the Board and gave a progress report on the construction. He re-
ported that the Board needed to be giving consideration to letting bids for the furniture.
Mr. McKim also reported on the progress of the Library repairs. He stated that the 0
interior repairs would be completed and the people could begin moving back into the
Library on Monday, May 23, and that the price was going to be less than the contract
called for.
NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY
The Commissioners had been furnished a proposed letter inviting Sencland Community
Action to operate a nutritional program for the elderly in Ne~Hanover County. The
Board had taken action on this program ,at the meeting of April 18. Rev. Richard Feagin
appeared before the Board ,to request approval of the proposed letter in lieu of the
letter issued pursuant to the action of April 18.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to approve the letter as changed.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Wright
DISCUSSION ON LEAA GRANT APPLICATION - MOBILE CRIME LAB
This item had been tabled from the meeting of May 2 in order for the Commissioners
to obtain additional information.
Chief Deputy Jesse Blanton appeared before the Board to request approval of the
grant application and answer questions pertaining to the application.
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It was, agreed to follow Comm. Gottovi's suggestion concerning checking with the
SBI to see if they would be interested in putting a regional laboratory in the space
that has been provided for this purpose in the new Law Enforcement Center and to re-
work the application to request only the equipment without the additional personnel if
this was agreeable with the Sherif~.
LUNCH BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a lunch break ,from 1:17 o'clock p. m. until
1:59 o'clock p. m.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 1977, (CONTINUED)
requested to write our Senators
This item was tabled for further
It was agreed by conunon consent not to write such a letter of support at ,the
present time.
CONTRACT WITH WASTE INDUSTRIES, INC. ,
The Commissioners had been furnished copies of the revised contract with Waste
Industries and County Manager Eller presented the Board with the new budget that he
had been furnished by Waste Industries. He explained the reasons for the revisions
in the contract and the budget.
COrnm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to accept the agreement with Waste
Industries. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Williams
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Absent:
Cornm. Wright
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
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APPROVAL OF FINAL AMENDMENTS TO PERSONNEL POLICY
The Commissioners had been furnished copies of
Policy along with an explanation and were requested
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two amendments to the Personnel
to approve these amendmentsl
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Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the final two amend-
ments to the Personnel Policy. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Absent:
Comm. Wright
A copy of the amendments is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 2.
APPROVAL OF BIDS RECEIVED ON CITY/COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY
The Commissioners had been furnished copies of,the bids received on several parcels
of City/County owned property and were requested to approve the sale of those r;'com-
mended and readvertising of those parcels not'recommended. (Continued after next item)
DISCUSSION ON LANGLEY PROPERTY ON WOOSTER STREET
Comm. Gottovi reported receiving a telephone call concerning the Langley property
on WOoster Street which the Commissioners had agreed to continue receiving bids on at
a previous meeting. She questioned whether or not'there was'some way that action could
be rescinded so the lady could keep her property.
Attorney Taylor gave his opinion on what could be done about this matter.
APPROVAL OF BIDS RECEIVED ON CITY/COUNTY PROPERTY (CONTINUED)
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. williams, that the bids recommended under the
Recoup program for the sale of City/County property be approved and those not recom-
mended be readvertised. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Absent:
Comm. Wright
A copy of the bids is contained in Exhibit Book V,Page 3.
DISCUSSION ON DESIGNATION OF WEEK FOR RECOGNITION OF OLDER ADULTS
The Commissionezshad been furnished a copy of Governor Hunt's proclamation pro-
claiming Mayas Older Americans MOnth anq were requested to designate a day or week for
special recognition of our older adults.
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APPROVAL, OF REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH APRIL 30, 1977
Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the report of the
Collector of Revenue through April 30, 1977. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: comm. Wright
A copy of the Report is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 4
APPROVAL OF LIST OF ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams,
and Refunds as furnished by the Tax Administrator.
follows:
approval of the list of Abatements
Upon vote, the motion carried as
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Voting Aye: COmm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Wright
A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 5.
DESIGNATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS WEEK (CONTINUED)
It was agreed by common consent to declare the week of May 23 as Senior Citizens
Week in New Hanover County.
BUDGET TRANSFER - SOCIAL SERVICES
County Manager Eller explained the budget transfer requested by the Department of
Social Services to cover accounts for the remainder of this fiscal year.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the following budget
transfer in the Social Services Budget as requested:
Debit ~' Acct. #11 610 04, Professional Services $ 1,394
- Acct. #11 610 10, Auto. Allowance 370
- Acct. #11 610 74, Capital Outlay - Equipment 808
- Acct. #11 610 22, Equipment Rent 1,675
Credit - Acct. #11 610 06, Group Insurance $ 1,394
- Acct. #11 610 11, Telephone & Postage 370
- Acct. #11 610 13, utilities 808
- Acct. #11 610 16, M & R - Equipment 1,075
- Acct. #11 610 32, Copying & Duplicating 600
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. 0' Shields
Absent: Comm. Wright
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AT AIRPORT
Attorney Taylor explained the Resolution and requested the COmmissioners to adopt
it. He stated that this was in connection with the runway strengthening project and it
was necessary to obtain title to this property in order to get the funds for the project.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that the Resolution be adopted.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Absent:
Comm. wright
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A copy of this Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 6.
DISCUSSION ON WILMINGTON SOUTHEAST OUTER LOOP ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Comm. Gottovi reported that she had reviewed the Wilmington Southeast Outer
Loop Environmental Impact Statement and requested permission to send her comments
to the Department of Transportation.
It was agreed by common consent for Comm. Gottovi to forward her comments to the
Department of Transportation.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 1977 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF SENATE BILL #530 'CONCERNING MINIMUM TERM FOR IMPRISONMENT
Chm. O'Shields reported on receipt of a letter concerning amendments to Senate
Bill #530 which is An Act to Raise the Minimum Term for Imprisonment in the Stat~
Prison System from 30 to 180 Days. He stated that the first amendment eliminated the
provision authorizing the Secretary of Administration to set the per diem rates and
the other amendment was to the effect that no prisoner could be incarcerated in a
County Jail unless the Sheriff was satisfied they could be accommodated and the County
was satisfied with the compensation.
SERVICE FEE FOR FINANCING OF ALBERT COATES LOCAL GOVERNMENT CENTER
Chm. ' O'Shields reported that the Board of Directors of the N. C. Association of
County Commissioners had recommended that each county double its contribution for 2
years to provide funding for the Albert Coates Local Government Center rather than
spreading it out over a period of time with a mortgage.
Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to instruct the County Manager
to write Mr. Aycock, Executive Director of the N. C. Association of County Commissioners,
and inform him that New Hanover County would participate in this program. Upon vote,
the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Wright
RECEIPT OF LETTER FROM PAUL FOSTER ACCEPTING APPOINTMENT TO CAPE FEAR RESOURCE CONSERVA-
TION & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Chm. O'Shields reported that he had received a letter from Paul Foster accepting his
reappointment to the Cape Fear Resource Conservation and Development Board.'
INVITATION TO STEAK SUPPER AT AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION OFFICE
Comm. Gottovi reminded the Board of the invitation to attend a steak supper at the
Agricultural Extension Office on Tuesday; May 31, at 6:00 p. m. to recognize the volun-
teers for the "Garden Hotline" and stated that Mr. Baggett wanted to know who would be
able to go.
ADDITIONAL CETA VI POSITION AUTHORIZED FOR COG
County Manager Eller reported that a request had been received from the Council of
Governments for a Planning TeChnician under the CETA VI Program and that the request
had been misplaced and was not submitted with the others. He stated tha~ the position
of Indexing Editor in the Manager's Office had been terminated and requested permission
from the Board to transfer that position to the Council of Governments for a Planning
Technician.
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It was agreed that this would be all right and it would not be necessary for the
COunty Manager to get permission from the Board for each change in position in the
CETA VI Program.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - GENERAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS
The COmmissioners were requested to approve the following Budget Amendment in the
General Assistance Funds:
Debit - Acct. #41 350 04, State Grants - General Assistance
Credit - Acct. #41 610 09, General Assistance
$62,000
62,000
County Manager Eller reported that this did not involve any additional County funds
but that the County was getting more State Revenue than had been anticipated.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the Budget Amendment in
the General Assistance Funds as recommended by the County Manager and Finance Officer.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Wright
DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET FOR FISCAL, YEAR 1977/78
County Manager Eller reported that he would get the Budget for Fiscal Year 1977/78
to'the Commissioners by June 1 as required by law and on that date he would have to file
a notice in the paper stating that had been done and the date for the Public Hearing on
the Budget.
It was agreed by common consent that the Public Hearing on the Budget for Fiscal
Year 1977/78 be held on Tuesday, June 7, 1977, at 7:30 p. m.
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PERSONNEL DIRECTOR GARY CANNON OUTSTANDING GRADUATE OF COUNTY, ADMINISTRATION COURSE
County Manager Eller reported that Personnel Director Gary Cannon had been chosen
as the Oustanding Graduate of the 1977 class of the'County Administration Course and
would be presented an award at the Annual Conference to be held in Charlotte in August.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that the meeting be recessed to
Executive Session to discuss committee appointments.
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 2:50 o'clock p. m.
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Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 3:17 o'clock p. m.
APPOINTMENT OF COMM. GOTTOVI TO SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Chm. o 'Shields , that Comm. Karen Gottovi be appointed
as the County's representative on the Social Services Board. Upon vote, the motion
carried as 'follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi' and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Nee: Comm. Williams
Absent: COmm. Wright
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FOR WILDLIFE COMMISSIONER
Chm. O'Shields had received a request to write a letter of recommendation for
Mr. Lenwood Padgett to be appointed to a position on the Wildlife commission.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to write the letter of recommenda-
tion for Mr. Padgett. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Absent:
Comm. Wright
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CHAIRMAN O'SHIELDS LEFT THE MEETING AT 3:20 O'CLOCK P. M. AND WAS ABSENT FOR THE REST OF
THE MEETING
POSTPONEMENT OF SALE OF PROPERTY ON WOOSTER STREET BELONGING TO BESSIE LANGLEY
Attorney David Noonan of Legal Services appeared before the Board on behalf of
Mr~. B~ssie Langley whose property on Wooster Street had been foreclosed on by the Tax
D,PEffdm8Pfered for sale. The Commissioners had discussed this situation at their meeting
on April 4, 1977, and voted to let the property go ahead through the bidding process.
Mr. Noonan requested some type of relief from the Board so that Mrs. Langley could re-
tain her property.
Attorney Taylor gave his opinion of what could be done to remedy this matter.
It was agreed to instruct the Tax Office to postpone this sale until all legal
areas could be explored to see what could be done in this matter.
AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO SIGN LETTER CONFIRMING EASEMENT TO TIMME CORPORATION
Attorney 'Taylor informed the Board that ,Timme Corporation had been purchased by a
Dutch conglomerate and in order to facilitate the sale they requested the County to
furnish them a letter confirming the terms of an Easement the County had given to Timme
Corporation in 1950. Mr. Taylor requested the Board to retroactively authorize the
Chairman to sign the letter as it was a legal question that had to be answered at the
time of the request. He stated that he had told their attorneys that the letter was
conditional upon. approval of~the Commissioners..
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Corom. Gottovi moved, seconded by Carom. Williams, retroactive authorization for the
Chairman to sign the letter as requested by the Attorney. Upon vote, the motion carried
as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi and Williams
Absent: Comm. Wright arid Chm. 0' Shields
A copy of the letter is on file in the County Manager's Office.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEE,!ING, MAY 16, 1977 (CONTINUED)
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Williams, that the meeting be adjourned.
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Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, _Gottovi and Williams
Absent: Comm. Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Vice-Chairman Alper adjourned the meeting at 4:43 o'clock p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Brown
Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 6, 1977
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
June 6, 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; County Manager Dan,W. Eller; Attorney Joseph O. Taylor, Jr.
of the County Attorney's Office; and Clerk to the Board, ,Alyce B. Bro~. Chairman
Claud O'Shields, Jr. was absent.
Vice-Chm. Alper called the meeting to order.
Rabbi Aaron Segal of B'Nai Israel Synagogue offered the invocation."
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 1977
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by COmm. Williams, that the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of May 16, 1977, be approved as presented. Upon vote, the motion carried as
follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, ,Wright and Vice-Chm.Alper
Absent: Chm. O'Shields
CHAIRMAN O'SHIELDS IN HOSPITAL
Vice-Chairman Alper announced that Chairman O'Shields was unable to attend the
meeting as he was confined in the hospital for a few days.
CRISIS RELOCATION PLAN
Co!. Ben Wasbburn, New Hanover County Civil Preparedness Coordinator, and Mr. Dan
Isom and Mr. Tom LaMar, of the NOrth Carolina Division of Civil Preparedness, briefed
the Commissioners on the planning being done for the relocation of New Hanover County
residents in the event of a nuclear attack threat. Mr. Isom requested the Board's
approval to work'with the local Civil Preparedness Coordinator in developing this plan
for New Hanover County.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Consideration of the proposed 5-year Capital Improvements Program had been post-
poned ,from the May 16 meeting. The following persons appeared to request the Commissioners
consideration of funds for a new Library:
Mrs. Ann Wilkinson, President of the New Hanover Friends of the Public Library.
Dr. Jim Hundley and Mr. Ed Kiser gave a slide program depicting the need for a
new Library.
Mr. C. G. Berry
Dr. Edwin Kirton
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm, Williams, that the Board purchase advertising
space in each of the three local newspapers, at least a half page, detailing the amounts
for the different projects that are included in this Capital Improvement Program so that'
the public will have a better idea of what is included in the overall program before
the Commissioners vote on it so there might be more reactions from the people as to their