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1977-06-20 Regular Meeting o o o ." ' ,~ , 55 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1977 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners.met.in Regular Session 'on Monpay, June 20, 1977, at 9:00 o~clock a. m. in the'Assembly Room., New Hanover County Ad~is~ 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; County Attorney James C. FOX; and Clerk to the'Board, Alyce B. Brown. Chm. Claud,O'Shields" Jr. arrived late. Vice-Chm. Alper called, the meeting to order and offered the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 6, 1977 Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 6, 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 DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM County Manager Eller explained that the two items contained in the Capital Improve- ment Program pertaining ,to renovations to the Courthouse and beginning the design and land acquisition for a'new Library had been budgeted' for in this coming fiscal year (1977/78) by the use of Revenue Sharing Funds. ' Mr. Bill Farris of the Planning Department outlined the entire Capital Improvement Program and explained what was projected' over the next five years' for each of ~he County agencies involved. Vice-Chm. Alper opened the floor for comments, from the Board and from the public. Dr. Heyward Bellamy commented on the projections by ,the Board of Education and stated that these were the major known needs but that exact projections could not be made On the matter pertaining to the busses until some of the laws were clarified., ' Mrs. Madelyne Jones appeared ,to comment on the projected wastewater' project and presented a plan for a septic system to be, studied by the Board. Mr. W. E. Edwards, Chairman of the Airport Commission, reported that representatives were present from the Airport to answer any questions on the projections for the Airport. Mrs. Ann Wilkinson, President of the New Hanover Friends of the Public Library, and a group of representatives were present to answer questions on the proposed Library. The following persons appeared before the Boaldto offer objections to the proposed land acquisition for parking at New Hanover Memorial Hospital: Mr'. Bill Huffine Mr. William K. Stewart, Jr. Mr. Al Shew Mr. Pete Watkins, a member of the Hospital Board of Trustees, appeared to speak in favor of the' acquisition of the land in question for additional. hospital parking. Comms.Wright and Williams offered comments on the projections for New Hanover Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Lora Lavin, President of the League of Women Voters, and Mrs. Betty Brown, Chairman of the Adult Advisory Board, appeared before the Board to request that the materials warehouse for the Board of Education be assigned a higher priority, and Mr. Farris reported that this priority had been reassigned to Fiscal Year 1978/79. Comm. Williams voiced her objections to the purchase of busses. Comm. Gottovi and Mrs. Lois LeRay, Registrar of Deeds, commented on the purchase of the 16 MM Microfilm Camera for the Register of Deeds Office. Mr. John Jefferies, member of the Museum Board of Trustees, and Mrs. Linda Nance, Chairman of the Museum Board of Trustees appeared to comment on the projected plans for the Museum. ;~ S~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1977 (CONTINUED) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CONTINUED) Comm. Wright also offered her comments on the Museum projections. Miss Lela Moore Hall, Social Services Director, commented on the projected expansion needs for the Department of Social Services. Mr. Jim Safford, President of the Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. Rod Andrew, Chairman of the Civic Center Task Force, made a presentation on the need for a,Civic Center in the Wilmington area. BREAK vice-Chm. Alper recessed the meeting, for a break from 10:35 o'clock a. m. to 10:50 o'clock a. m. o CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CONTINUED) Comm. Wright commented on her opposition to a Civic Center and the fact that she felt some of the facts had been misrepresented in the proposals for a Civic ,Center. Mr. Jay Parker, a member of the Civic Center Task Force, commented on the proposed Civic Center. No action was taken on the Capital Improvement Program to give Chairman O'Shields a chance to review the tapes of this public hearing upon recovery from his recent illness. Comm. Gottovi stated that she had no objections to waiting but she felt people should know that in the budgetary process, funds had already been allocated for some of the things mentioned in the 5-year plan. Comm. wright outlined the items that were included in the 1977/78 budget. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF U. S. HWY. 17 (MARKET STREET EXTENSION) ABUTTING SPRINGBRANCH APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ALEXANDER ROAD AND HWY. 17 FROM R-15 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO B-1 (BUSINESS DISTRICT) IN ZONING AREA #5. 0 This appeal had been, tabled from the meeting of June 6, 1977. Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had con- sidered this request at its meeting on April 6 and explained the reasons for the recom- mendation of denial from the Planning Commission and Planning Staff. vice-Chm. Alper asked if there was anyone present to speak on this request and Rev. Richard Feagin appeared to request approval of this rezoning. No one appeared in opposition. Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to approve the rezoning and adopt the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the Zoning Map of Zoning .Area #5 of New Hanover County, North Carolina, adopted July 6, 1971." Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: COmm. Williams, Wright and Vice-Chm. Alper Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi Absent: Chm. O'Shields A copy of the Ordinance is, contained in Zoning Ordinance Book I, Section 5, Page 6. PUBLIC' HEARING - SECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION FUNDS The Division of Highways had advertised that a Public Hearing would be held at 11:00 o'clock a. m. on the use of secondary road construction funds in New Hanover County for the coming fiscal year. o The Commissioners had been furnished a list of priorities from the Department of Transportation for the expenditure of $30,500 in secondary road funds in Fiscal Year 1977/78' and $32,000 in Fiscal Year 1978/79. A copy of this list is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 10. Vice-Chm. Alper asked if there was anyone present to speak on this matter, and the following persons commented: o o o ,:";~: 57 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE_20, 1977 (CONTINUED) SECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION FUNDS (CONTINUED) Mr. John Maye,appeared to request that some of these funds be used on roads in Hillsdale Subdivision. improving the , , ' . Mr. Bob Powell of the Division of Highways explained to Mr.' Maye, how these roads could be paved and the property owners assessed for' the cost of paving. Mr. ,Jones,C'al;property owner in Hillsdale Subdivision, also appeared to request a higher priority for paving the streets in that subdivision. Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to ask Mr. Fox to draw up the petition with the assessment figures in it,' have the tax supervisor prepare a list of all the ,property owners on the particular road, that the petition be sent to each one of them and the responses be sent back to the County Manager for tabulation and handling. 'Vice-Chm. Alper made a substitute motion to, take the funds that were available, divert, them into this area and get this p,lace paved and,with the cooperation of the c01.jla , State, work out a pattern so that we / get thlS area paved and the County would get its money back by assessing the landowners. Comm. Gottovi suggested that Comm. Wright amend her motion to include that the $30,000 that was available be used in addition to the ~ssessment. After further discussion, Comm. Gottovi moved to approve, the secondary road construction program as listed. Comm. Gottovi changed her motion to approve the first 3 items be funded from , the 1977/78 allocation and that the Board reserve any comment on the 1978/79 allocation until there was a better idea of'what the priorities next year would be. Comm. Wright seconded the motion and upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovii Williams,' Wright and Vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chm. 0' Shields APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION 'REQUESTING ADDITION OF ROADS IN WALNUT HILLS TO STATE SYSTEM County Manager Eller reported that investigations had been made on these roads and stated that there were two minor deficiencies where monuments were, not in place as indicated on the map. County Engineer Williams clarified the deficiencies and stated that the monuments were not actually necessary and to require the developer to put them in would be superfluous. Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to recommend these streets be added to the State System and forward the resolution requesting the addition to the Division of Highways. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chm. O'Shields A copy of the resolution is on file in the Clerk's office. REQUEST FOR "NO WAKE" ZONE Masonboro Boat Yard and Marina, Inc. had requested that a "no wake" zone be estab- lished in the Intracoastal Waterway 950 feet north and 950 feet south of the canal leading ,from the waterway to the Marina. After discussion concerning the costs of advertising for a public:hearing arid other administrative expenses, Comm Gottovi moved to require an application fee for advertise- ment for 'public hearing on Uno wake" zones. Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to set a policy that on cases of "no wak~," zones the ,cost of 'the advertising and the cost of instal,ling, and maintaining the signs be borne by 'the petitioner. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: COmm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chri1. O' Shields Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to take no ,action on the particular request pending whether or not he wished to follow the policy. By common consent no action was taken on the request. 58 s;? MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1977 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH FOR SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION The Commissioners were requested to authorize the Chairman to execute an'agreement with the TOwn of Wrightsville Beach to conduct a sewer system evaluation survey. Federal funds were available for.'75% of the cost of 'the survey and Wrightsville Beach would be responsible for the local share of the cost; however, it was necessary for the County",as lead agency, to file the application. Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement with Wrightsville Beach for the sewer system evaluation survey. Upon vote, 0 the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gbttovi, Williams, Wright' and Vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chm. O'Shields A copy of the Agreement ,is on file in the County Manager's Office. DISPOSITION OF CITY/COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY AT 304 WOOSTER STREET This item had been tabled from the meeting of June 6. Mr. David Noonan, of Legal Services, appeared before the Board on behalf of Mrs. Bessie Langley, whose property had been foreclosed on by ,the Tax Department and was up for sale at public auction. Mr. Noonan had appeared before the Board on May'16>to- request that Mrs. Langley be allowed to retain her property. ,'!'ll'. 'Noonan 'presented to the Commissioners a statement; signed by Mrs. Langley' s son stating his intent to allow his mother to live on the property. EXECUTIVE SESSION On advice of the County Attorney, Comm. Wright moved that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session to discuss this matter with Mr. Noonan. Mr. Ted Sampley offered his comments on the matter. o Comm. Gottovi seconded Comm. Wright's motion for Executive Session. Vice-Chm. Alper recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 12:17 o'clock p. m. Vice-Chm. Alper reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 12:35 o'clock p. m. DISPOSITION OF CITY/COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY (CONTINUED) Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to resolve that the property owned by the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County, designated as 304 Wooster Stree~not be sold at public auction, that all bids therefor be rejected and that the County, with concurrence with the City of Wilmington, resell such property to the former owner at a private sale for an amount not less that the respective taxing units' interest therein pursuant to G. S. 105-376. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chm.O'Shields LUNCH Vice-Chm. Alper recessed the meeting for lunch from 12: 37 0' clock p. m. until 1:20 o'clock p. m. APPEAL FROM THE ISSUANCE OF SAND DUNE PERMIT .._ Mrs. Maxine Bayer appeared before the Board to request a hearing before the Board of 0 ibmn:LSsi6~e,rs concerning an appeal from the issuance of a Sand Dune Permit to Mr. Elwood Barnes. ~ County Attorney Fox suggested that the hearing on the appeal be set at the next regular meeting' and the date of the hearing should be forwarded ,to a~J the parties in- volved by 'certified 'mail at least 7 days before the appeal:w!,s, ,to\be,,;,qeard. Vice-Chm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to set the appeal hearing for July 5. Upon vote, the rrotion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. williams, Wright and Vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chm. O'Shields and comm. Gottovi (temporarily) o o o ;.,' ~. .,. I I ~~= I been furnished'a list of tax abatements and. refunds for , ' 'I Vice-Chm. Alper m:>ired, seconded by Cornm. Williams, approval of the list of Abatements and Refunds and the' transfer of $62 from'Acct. #11450, 20, Building Rent, to Acct. #11 450 60,- Tax Refunds. Upon vote, the motion carried, as follows: 59 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1977 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS The Commissioners had approval. Voting Aye: Comm. Williams and vice-Chm., Alper Voting Noe: Comm. Wright Absent: Chm. O'Shields and Comm. Gottovi (temporarily) A copy of the list of Abatements and Refunds is contained in Exhibit Book,V, Page 11. APPROVAL OF REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH MAY 31, 1977 ' Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the Report of the Collector of Revenue through May 31,1.977. Upon vote, 'the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: COmm. Williams, Wright and Vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chm. O'Shields and Comm. Gottovi (temporarily) t.~ A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page ,:1,4" CERTIFICATION OF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ROSTERS FOR SEAGATE, MYRTLE:GROVE AND WINTER PARK FIRE DEPARTMENTS Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to certify the rosters of the Seagate, Myrtle Grove and Winter Park Volunteer Fire Departments. Upon vote, the moFion carried as follows: Voting Aye: COmm. Williams, Wright and Vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chm. O'Shields and COmm. Gottovi (temporarily) AMENDMENTS TO WASTE INDUSTRIES CONTRACT County Manager Eller explained, several changes to the Contract between the ~ounty and Waste Industries and recommended they be approved. He stated the changes were for purposes of clarification and did not change the substance of the agreement. Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Wright,' to accept the agreement between New Hanover County and Waste Industries as amended. Upon ,vote, the, motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Wright and Vice-Chm.' Alper ,Voting Noe: Comm. Williams Absent: Chm. O'Shields A copy of the amended COntract is on file in the County Manager',s Office. PROCLAMATION - UNITED WAY WEEK COmm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Cornm. Alper, that the week of September 19 through September 25 be proclaimed as United Way Week in New Hanover COunty. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chm. O'Shields BUDGET TRANSFER - HOSPITAL CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE " Comm. Wil,.liams..!OOved" sec.cmded by Comm. Wright, ,approval of the' following' budget transfer,in t~~'Hospital,~pi;~l~p~~ject Ordinance in order to pay the ,hospital the interest earned on their $400,000 Certificate of Deposit: Debit - Acct. #78 329 00, Interest Credit - Acct. #78 575 91, Payment to Hospital $4,861. 01 4,861. 01 Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chm. O'Shields 60 (" 0 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1977 (CONTINUED) BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT Comm. Wright moved,' seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of amending the Health Department Budge't by increasing the Revenue Acct. - Family Planning, Acct. #44 368 10, by $1,723 and by increasing the Expenditure Acct. - Supplies and Materials, Acct. #44 592 33, by $1,723,to account for additional funds in the Family Plannin~ Program. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: COnun. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chm. O'Shields o CHANGE ORDER - LAW,ENFORCEMENT CENTER I , County Manager Eller explained and 'recommended approval of Change Order G-2 which increased the Contract with J. M. Thompson Company for construction of the Law Enforce- , ment Center by $2,659.12. This change order wasc:necessitated by the decision to move the Sheriff's communication division to a different area in the building. COmm. williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of Change Order G-2 to the Contract for construction of the Law Enforcement Center and amending the Capital Project Ordinance'by reducing the Contingencies, Acct. #77 57580, by the amount of $2,659.12 and increasing the item, General COntract, Acct. #77 575 70, by $2,659.12. Upon vote, the motion ,carried as follows: Voting Aye: Conun. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chm. O'Shields BUDGET AMENDMENT - SCHOOLS County Finance Officer Felix Cooper explained that the following budget amendment was necessary to' pay the schools the excess back taxes collected over the budgeted amount: Revenues Qebit - Acct. #52 301 01, Taxes - Ad valorem - 1975 $ 14,500 o Expenditures Credit - Acct. #52 660 95, Regular Fund - Acct. #52 660 96, Supplementary Fund $.10,500 4,000 Cornrow Gottovi moved, the schools as requested. seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of the budget amendment for Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: comm. Gottovi, 'Williams, Wright and Vice-Chm. Alper Absent: chID. O'Shields BUDGET TRANSFER - NON-DEPARTMENTAL Conun. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the following budget trans- fer:topay expenses for 3 employees' travel and the insurance involved in transporting 3 surplus army vehicles that had been given to the County from Savannah, Georgia; Debit - Acct. #11 660 06, Non-Department - Insurance Credit - Acct. #11 660 57, Non-Department - Misc. Expense $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Up:m vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chm. 0' Shields o BUDGET TRANSFER - FICA Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Conun. Wright, approval of the following budget transfer to pay the remaining portion of 'the County's cost for FICA which was under- estimated at budget time: Debit - Acct. #11 660 06; Non-Department - Group Insurance Credit - Acct. #11 660 05, NOn-Department ~ FICA $ 2,700 2,700 Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, williams, Wright and Vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chm. O'Shields o o o 61 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1977 (CONTINUED) SALE OF CITY/COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY The Commissioners had been, furnished a list, of the, 'bids: received on the City/County owned property and ,were, requested to:accept the bids recommended, authorize the bids not recommended be readvertised. sal~ and~ I . of Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to accept the bids on the group that was recommended for sale. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows': Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chm. O'Shields ,A copy of the list of bids is con,tained in Exhibit B,?ok V, Page 13':'" APPROVAL OF RESTITUTION FOR CIVIL DIVISION FUND SHORTAGE The Commissioners had been furnished copies of a letter from Finance Officer Felix Cooper explaining the fund shortage in the civil Division and were requested to accept the payment of $3,068.50 as full restitution from Mr. Schley. Comm. Wright moved, seconded by comm: Williams, to accept Mr. Cooper's recommenda- tions on the Civil Division fund shortage as' contained in his letter of June 10. Mr. Ted Sampley appeared before the Board ,to comment on this matter and requested the Commissioners to consider a full audit of the Sheriff's Department. The Commissioners offered their comments on the matter. Comm. Williams withdrew her second to Comm. Wright's motion. Finance Officer Felix Cooper related his'testimony at the trial and'the reasons for his recommendation. Comm. Williams again seconded Comm. Wright's motion to accept restitution'and upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Vice-Chm. Alper Absent: Chm. O'Shields DISCUSSION ON AUDIT OF SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT County Manager Eller explained how the regular annual audit did some checking in areas where money was collected on behalf of the County, but that a detailed analysis of the controls and systems was not done quring ,the annual audit. The County Manager was requested to find out about the cost of an audit of the Sheriff's Department and how long it would take. It was agreed' by common consent to table further discussion on this matter. CHAIRMAN O'SHIELDS ARRIVED AT THE MEETING Chairman O'Shields arrived at the meeting at 2:30 o'clock p. m; and was present for the rest of the meeting. BUDGET TRANSFER - AIRPORT Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of from Acct. #31 65017, M & R, Autos and Trucks, to Acc't. #31 650 as requested in the Airport budget to complete 'this fiscal year. carried unanimously. the transfer of $400 02, Salaries & Wages, Upon vote, the motion BUDGET TRANSFER - JAIL Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the transfer of $1,200 from Uniforms, Acct. #11 520 36, to Salaries and Wages, Acct. #11 520 02,'as requested in the Jail Budget. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimoUSly. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT - CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM' Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, ,approval of the Contract of Employ- ment of John C. Wessell, III, Attorney for the Child Support Enforcement Program in the Department of Social Services. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. A copy of the Contract is on file in the COunty Manager's Office. 62 ,~ MINUTES OF REGULAR"MEETING, JUNE 20; 1977 (CONTINUED) BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH,DEPARTMENT Finance Officer Felix,Cooper explained why the following budget amendments were necessary in the Health Department budget to properly account for the cost of Health visits to indigent patients: Debit - Acct. #11 663 92, General Fund Contribution ,to Health Dept. $38,924.25 Credit - Acct. #11 663 93, General Fund - Health Visits' to Indigent Patients $38,924.25 Debit - Acct. #44, 397 12, Health Oepartment Revenue - visits 0 to Indigent Patients $38,924.25 Credit - Acct. #44 397 11, Health Department Revenue - Transfer from General Fund $38,924.25 Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, , approval of the budget amendment in the Health Department as requested by Mr. Cooper. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. BUDGET TRANSFERS - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the transfer of $300 from Automotive Supplies, Acct. #11 514 31, to Salaries & Wages, Acct. #11 514 02, in the Sheriff's Budget to provide for overtime and court appearances and approval of the transfer of-$400 from M & R, Autos and Trucks, Acct. #11 510 17, to Salaries & Wages (Crime Prevention), Acct. #11 512 02, due to Sgt. Willie's being promoted in December after the budget had been prepared. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Alper (temporarily) BUDGET TRANSFER - BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Comm. Williams moved, seconded by COmm. Gottovi, approval of the transfer of $4,000 from Salades & Wages, Acct. #11 535 02, to utilities, Acct. #11 535 13, in the'Buildings & Grounds budget to cover the anticipated bills for the remainder of this fiscal year. Upon vote, the motion carried as, follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields o Absent: Comm. Alper (temporarily) DISCUSSION ON LOCAL PUBLIC WORKS FUNDS County Manager Eller explained that he,had recently been informed ,that', all expendi- tures under~the Local Public Works Act would have to be within the corporate limits of the City of Wilmington. He felt that due to this provision, the application for the water and sewer project at the Airport would not be eligible for funding. Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Wi~liams, that-if the public works funds could not be used for the Airport water & sewer project, a grant application be: submitted for 'a materials warehouse for the schools. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. DRAINAGE EASEMENT - MARTIN MARIETTA CORPORATION County Attorney Fox explained the differences in the drainage easement requested by the Martin Marietta Corporation from the regular easement form used by the Health Depart- ment and recommended the Commissioners approve said easement. Comm. Alper moved, seconded by COmm. Williams, to approve the addition to the easement requested by the Martin Marietta Corporation; Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office. o EXECUTIVE SESSION , Comrn. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. williams, that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session to discuss committee appointments and personnel matters. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting ,to Executive Session at 2:45 o'clockp. m. Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 3:10 o'clock p. m. o o o , ~. -'- ': ' : i'. I' . ..:.. - ,__.', . f"" " 63 (." .'~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1977. (CONTINUED) COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Comm. Gottovi moved, appointments: seconded by Comm. Wright, approval' of the following Committee 1 Mr. Billy Mason - Museum Board of Trustees - 3-yr. term Mrs. Barbara Schwartz - Cape Fear Technical Institute Board' of Trustees - 8-yr. term Rev. Richard Feagin - Project COuncil for the Congregate Feeding Program Upon vote, the motion carried, unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams" that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote the motion carried unanimously. Chm. O'Shields,adjourned the meeting at 3:15 o'clock p. m. Respectfully submitted, &.t?<H ~. /J-..;..t..,~, Alyce B. Brown Clerk'to the Board ab MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 27, 1977 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met.in Special ,Session on Monday, June 27, 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; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Brown. County Attorney James C. Fox was absent. Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to, order and stated that, the 'purpose o~ the Special Meeting was to adopt the Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 1977/78 and to approve a fireworks display permit for the 4th of July celebration. APProVAL OF FIREWORKS DISPLAY FOR 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Comm. Alper moved, seconded by'Comm. Williams, to allow ,6.' permit' to be is,sued for a fireworks display at the Legion Stadium to ,be produced ,by the Fourth of July Cele- bration Committee on the evening of July 4, 1977. Upon vote, the motion carried unaniIlJOusly. BUDGET AMENDMENT - AIRPORT RUNWAY STRENGTHENING PROJECT County Manager Eller explained the necessity of ,the following budget amendment for the Airport Runwa~ Strengthening Project in order to adjust professional fees to,actual: Debit - Acct. #79 575 04, Professional Fees Credit - Acct. #79 575 76, Contingencies $ 21,700 $ 21,700 Upon motion by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Wright, the budget amendment as requested for the Airport Runway Strengthening Project was unanimously approved. ADOPTION OF BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1977/78 Comm. Gottovi mo>ved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to adopt the 1977/78 Budget Ordinance as prepared. Comm. Wright stated that in her opinion a lot of things emphasized the need for .the COmmissioners to go through ,the' school budget,":and she still Objected to 'the Board's not going through it as it should have been done. Comm. Williams agreed with Comm. Wright's objection as she felt very strongly that the school budget was way beyond what it should be, both personnel wise and in the . Administrative parts. Comm. Gottovi suggested holding a joint meeting between the County Commissioners and the School Board in the Fall when they were just beginning their budgeting process fOr next year and ask them to consider personnel concerns. COl\lll. Wright stated that she felt that would be a waste of time, based on 4 years' past experience.