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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-05-16 Regular Meeting o o o t')~ 00 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. 34 ~r 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. o 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. o o o o ,.,'. 35i ",".-\'j 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, I 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. '36 .7(" 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: o 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. o 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. o o o 37 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 , Absent: Cornm. Wright A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office. , , , I APPROVAL OF FINAL AMENDMENTS TO PERSONNEL POLICY The Commissioners had been furnished copies of Policy along with an explanation and were requested .~ I two amendments to the Personnel to approve these amendmentsl i " 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. 38 ~~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 1977 (CONTINUED) 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 o 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 o 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 o 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. o o o 39 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. i 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. 40 1"0 / MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 1977 (CONTINUED) 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. o 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 o 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.. o 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. ::i o o o '41 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. , " ! 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, ~ ',&.'~-..'''(... Alyce B. Brown Clerk to the Board ab 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