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ADJOURNMENT
Connn. Alper'
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moved; seconded by Comm. Wright, that the meeting be adjourned.
carried unanimously.,
Upon
Chm~ O',Shields adjourned the meeting at 12:45 o'clock p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Brown
Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR METTING, SEPTEMBER 6, 1977
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of CommisSioners met in Regular'Session on Tuesday,
September 6, 1977, at 9:00 o'clock a.' m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County
Administration 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;
County Attorney James C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Brown. No members were
absent.
Chm. O'Shields called' the meeting to order.
Rev. Ronald Hester of the Silver Lake Baptist Church offered the invocation.
APProVAL OF MINUTES: 'REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 15, 1977
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of; the 'Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of August 15, 1977, as presented. Upon vOte, the motion carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE CLOSING OF AN UNNAMED ROAD IN QUEENS POINT
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that at' the meeting of August 1, 1977,
the Commissioners had adopted a'Resolution.~f~Intent to close 'an unnamed street located
on part of Lot 9 in Queens Point. The advertising requirements had been met, and the
Commissioners were requested to adopt an Order'closing the ,street as requested.
Mr. Fender gave the background on the request to the Board and reported that both the
Planning Staff and Planning Commission had ,recommended approval "of closing ,this street.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to adopt the Order in the matter of
closing the public street in Queens Point as requested.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of or in opposi-
tion to this request and no one appeared in this regard.
Upon vote, Connn. Wright's motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Order is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 25.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF MONTEREY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, SECTION 4
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that a conditional final ap-
proval was granted, by the Subdivision Review Committee on Monterey Heights Subdivision,
Section 4, on May 23, 1977. The conditions of the approval had been met, ,and the Com-
missioners were requested to grant final plat approval.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by COmm. Gottovi, app;-oval of the final plat of
Monterey Heights Subdivision, Section 4. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF EASTWIND SUBDIVISION, SECTION"l
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that a conditional final ap-
proval was granted by the Subdivision Review Committee 9n'Eastwind Subdivision, Section 1
on August 22, 1977. The conditions had been met and the Commissioners were requested
to grant final plat approval.
Chm. O'Shields requested permission to abstain from voting on this plat approval
as he had 3 lots under option to purchase to build on in this subdivision.
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FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - EASTWIND, SECTION 1 (CONTINUED)
Upon mOtion' by Comm~ Gottovi, seconded by Comm. Alper, Chm. O'Shields' request to
abstain from voting 'on this matter was unanimously ap]l>r<1'ved.
Mr. Bill Huffine, the developer, appeared before the Board to answer questions and
request approval of the plat.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of the final plat of
Eastwind Subdivision, Sectipn l~ Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: COIlllll. Alper, Gottovi (vote changed later in the meeting), williams
and Wright
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Abstaining: Chm. O'Shields
Attorney Fred Anderson, representing the Clean Water Association of N. C., requested
permission.'to address the Board concerning the final plat approval of Eastwind Subdivision,
Section 1. He had just arrived at the meeting and wished to make a statement on this
matter. The Commissioners heard Mr. Anderson's comments relating to, this subdivision plat.
Mr. Oakes of the Planning Department stated that the Plat had been reviewed by all
existing local agencies involved.
County Attorney Fox and the developer, Mr. Huffine, offered comments.
Comm. Wright moved to take a 5-minute break.
Comm. Gottovi stated that she would like to change her vote on the subdivision plat
approval as she felt more information should be obtained before the matter was voted on.
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Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to take as-minute' ,break.
The meeting was recessed for a break from 10:10 o'clock a. m. until 10:24 o'clock
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been published that a public hearing would be held by the Board of COm-
missioners of New Hanover County on Tuesday, September 6, 1977, at 9:30 a. m. in the
Assembly Room,of the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut St~eet, Wilmington,
North Carolina, to consider the following:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO DENY AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE
INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY BETWEEN TRAILS END ROAD AND WHISKEY CREEK FOR A MARINA.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that this request had been considered at
the Planning Commission meeting in July and both the Planning Staff and Planning Com-
mission recommended denial of the permit,
Mr. Lowe, the petitioner, stated that he had asked for a postponement of this
hearing until he was able ,to obtain more information to present ,to the Board.
Mr. Fred Anderson, attorney for the opposing parties, asked that the hearing not
be continued as it would be "an inconvenience to his clients to have to come back at a
later date.
After discussipn by the Board, Mr. Lowe withdrew his application for Special Use
Permit; therefore, no action was taken.
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PUBLIC IlEffiING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE' OF U. S. HWY. 17
(MARKET STREET EXTENSION) 800 FEET NORTHEAST OF MIDDLE SOUND ROAD FROM R-15 (RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT) TO B-2. (BUSINESS DISTRICT) IN ZONING AREA #3'.
Planning Director Richard Fender explained that this request had been heard by the
Planning Commission at the August meeting, and the Planning Commission had recommended
approval. The Planning Staff had recommended denial to the Planning Commission.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of or in opposi-
tion to this request and no one appeared in this regard.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that this rezoning request be denied.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Vo ting Aye:
voting Noe:
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF U. S. HWY. 76
(WRIGHTSVILLE AVENUE) APPROXIMATELY .4 MILES EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF U. S. HWY. 76
AND OLEANDER DRIVE FROM R-15 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO,B-2 (BUSINESS DISTRICT), IN ZONING
AREA #2.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that' the Planning Commission had COn-
sidered this request'at the August meeting, and,recommended approval. The Planning
Staff had recommended denial.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present'to speak in favor,of,this request
and Mr. Jack Crossley, Attorney and one of the owners of'the property, appeared before
the Board to request approval.
Mr. John Maye commented on the request.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to this re-
quest and no one appeared in opposition.
Comm. Williams'moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of the request and adoption
of the ,ordinance entitled ~An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the ZOning
Map of'Zoning Area #2 of New Hanover County, North Carolina, Adopted December 15, 1969".
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm'. Gottovi'
A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in ZOning Ordinance Book
I, Section 2, Page 11.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF OAKLEY ROAD 530 FEET WEST OF RATTLESNAKE BRANCH FOR A MOBILE HOME.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had con-
sidered this application at its August meeting and both the Planning Commission and
Planning Staff reconunended approval with the following stipulations:'
1. Plan as submitted and approved with the application for Special Use Permit; and
2. That this Special Use Permit shall comply withal! supplemental regulations and
restrictions imposed by the ZOning Ordinance and any other applicable_Federal,
State or local ordinances.
Chm.' O'Shields asked if'there was anyone present to speak in favor of, this appli-
cation and Mrs. Thelma Umphlett, the petitioner, appeared before the Board to request
approval.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition and no one
appeared in opposition.
After the CommissiOn had considered the following four items and found them to be
fact, (a) that the use would not materially endanger the public health or safety if lo-
cated where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved;
(b) that the use'met all required conditions and specifications; (c) that the use would
not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or the use was a
public necessity; and (d) that the location and character of the use, if developed
according to the plan as submitted 'and approved, would be in ha'rmony with the area
in which it was to be located and in general confo~ity with the plan of development
for New Hanover County, COnun. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that this Special
Use Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning Com-
mission. Upon vote, the motion carried urianiroously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT THE, NORTHEAST CORNER OF BURKE STREET AND U. S. HWY. 76 (WRIGHTSVILLEAVENUE) FOR
EXPANSION"OF' AN'EXISTING TELEPHONE EXCHANGE BUILDING.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning'Commission had con-
sidered this request at its meeting in August and both the Planning CoIl1lilission and Plan-
ning Staff recommended approval with the following stipulations:
1. The plan as submitted and approved with the application for Special use
Permit; and
2. That this Special Use Permit shall comply with all supplemental regulations
and restrictions imposed by the ZOning Ordinance and any other applicable
Federal, State or local ordinances.
Chm. 0' Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this applica-
tion and Attorney Louis Poisson Appeared before" the Board to request approval.
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT (CONTINUED)
No one appeared in opposition.
After the Commission had considered the following four items and found them to be
fact, (al that the use would not materially endanger the public health or safety if lo-
cated where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved;
(b) that the use met ,all required conditions and specifications; (c) that the use would
not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or the use was,a
public necessity; and (d) that the location and character of the use, if developed
according to the plan as' submitted ,and approved, would be in harmony with the area in
which it was to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for 0
New Hanover County, Comm. wright moved, seconded by Cennn. Williams, that this Special
Use Permit be issued based on the same conditions as reconnnended by the Planning Com-
mission. Upon vote, the motion carried ,unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE" RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO DENY AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF DEERFIELD DRIVE AND N. C. HWY. 132 (NORTH COLLEGE ROAD) FOR A CONVENIENCE
FOOD STORE.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning connnission had considered
this application at its meeting in August and bothCthe Planning commission and Planning
Staff recommended denial. Mr. Fender explained the reasons for the recommendation of
denial.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this request
and Mr. Franklin N. Jackson, Attorney for Suggs & Harrelson Construction Co. developers
of Prince George Estates and the owners of the property, and Mr. Bobby Harrelson, the
developer and property owner, appeared before the Board to request approval.
No one appeared in ?pposition.
After the Commission had considered the following four items and found them to be
fact, (a) that the use would not materially endanger the public health or safety if
located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved;
(b) that the use met all required conditions and specifications; (c) that the use
would not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or the use 0
was a public necessity; and (d) that the location and character of the use, if,developed
according to the plan as submitted and approved, would be in harmony with the area in
which it was to be located ,and in general conformity with the plan of development for
New Hanover County, Connn. Alper moved, seconded by COmm. Williams, that this Special
Use Permit be issued. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 11:27 o'clock a. m. until
11:37 o'clock a. m.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
The Commissioners had been furnished a copy of amendments to the County Subdivision
Regulations, and Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department explained the amendments to
the Board.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak for the surveyors, and
Mr. Howard Loughlin appeared before the Board to comment.
Planning Director Richard Fender clarified several points in the amendments.
Attorney Fred Anderson commented on the amendments.
Comm. Gottovi moved to amend the Subdivision Regulations as requested. The motion
died for lack of a second.
The following persons commented on the amendments:
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Mr. Bobby Harrelson, real estate developer
Mr. George Losak, Surveyor
Mr. Fred Anderson, ,Attorney
Mr. Bill Grathwol, Developer
Mr. Jack Stocks, Surveyor
Mr. Loughlin presented the Board with a list of things the surveyors felt should be
looked into.
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AMENDMENTS TO SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
Chm.. O'Shields moved, seconded by COmm. ,Alper, ,that those parties int(!rested
review the proposed amendments and, submit their conclusions and recommendations on the
proposed changes to the County Commissioners by, Septelnber 13, .1977, and it would be
placed on the agenda for the second meeting, in September at which time i~ would be
acted on. Upon vote, the,motion carried unanimously.
STATEMENT FROM LEAGUE ,OF WOMEN VOTERS RE ADVERTISEMENT FOR COMMITTEE VACANCIES
Mrs. Lara Lavin, President of the League of Women Voters, read to the Board a
statement commending them for the recently adopted policy of advertising Committee
vacancies.
A copy of the statement is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 26.
PRESENTATION OF ProPOSED, RESOLUTION FOR AMENDING BY-LAWS OF HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mr, W.. H. Sutton of the New Hanover Memorial Hospital Board of Tr~stees presented
to the Board a resolution adopted by the Hospital Board of Trustees amending their by-
laws.
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LUNCH BREAK
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to recess the meeting for lunch.
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for lunch from 12:45 o'clock p. m. until
1:50 o'clock p. m.
DISCUSSION OF CONTRACT WITH NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Conun. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, not to execute the contract with the
Department of Corrections providing that the County be paid $8.00 per day for incarcera-
tion in the County jail of male misdemeanants for sentences of 31 to 180 days On the
recommendation of the Sheriff and County Manager. Upon vote, the motiQn, carried as
follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Wright
Temporarily Absent: Chm, O'Shields
APPROVAL OF LETTER OF INTENT - COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVE: PROGRAM
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Conan. Williams, to write a letter of intent to
participate in the conanunity-based"alternatives program dealing with status offenders.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - HOSPITAL CAPITAL PROJECT FUND
Comm. Alper ,moved, seconded by Conun. Williams, approval of Change Orders G-16,
G-17 and G-18 to the General Contract on the Hospital Expansion,Project and approval
of the transfer of $782 from Contingencies, Acct. #78 575,76, ,to General Contracts,
Acct. #78 575 70, in the Hospital Capital Project Ordinance. Upon vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
ADOPTION OF POLICY FOR THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to adopt,the Policy for, the Government
and Operation of the New Hanover County Public Library.
Comm. Wright stated that she felt #5 on Page 4 should be changed to read support
"good" Library legislation and #7 should be changed by adding "when possible".
COmm. Gottovi II'Oved, seconded by Conan. ,Williams, to adopt the Policy for
Government and Operation of the New Hanover County Public Library, as amended.
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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A copy of the Policy is on file in the County Manager's Office.
REQUEST FOR FREE OFFICE SPACE
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to deny
space for the North Carolina Council on the Status of Women.
as follows:
the request for free office
Upon vote, the motion carried
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi
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ADDITION OF ROADS TO STATE SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM'
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the resolution requesting
the addition of the following roads to the State Secondary Road System:
1. Roads in Prince, George Estates Subdivision
2. Marine Science Road
3. Roads in Millbrook Subdivision, Section 4
4. Roads in Sea Pines Subdivision, Sections. 1 & 2
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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A copy of the resolutions are on file in the Clerk's office.
REQUEST FOR ABATEMENT OF TAXES ON FEDERAL POINT MEDICAL CENTER
Mr. George Tregembo appeared before ,the Board to request abatement of taxes on
Federal Point Medical Center as they had failed to file an application for exemption.
County Attorney James Fox explained that there was no way the taxes could be abated
since the application was not made at the proper time.
No action was taken.
BUDGET TRANSFER - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the transfer of $396 from
Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Professional Services, Acct. #11 420 04, in the
Administration Budget, in order to pay the Office of State Personnel to provide techni-
cal assistance in the development of an Affirniative Action Program for the COunty. Upon
vote, the motion carried as, follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi; Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright
CHANGE ORDER - LIBRARY DAMAGES
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of Change Orders G-l and
G-2 to the Contract with Reagan Construction Company for repair of damages to the Library
and Change order G-6 reducing the contract with Davidson.and Jones to ,cover the addition
to Reagan's Contract and to pay inspection services by Ballard, McKim & Sawyer and ser-
vices of Henry von Oesen & Associates. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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Copies of the Change orders are on file in the County Manager's Office.
APPROVAL OF GRANT OFFER - 201 FACILITY PLAN - STEP II
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, the adoption of the following resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT New Hanover County hereby accepts the grant offer in the
amount of $14,602 from the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and
Community Development and agrees to the assurances contained in the Offer and
Acceptance document and authorizes Chairman Claud O'Shields, Jr. to execute the
necessary documents for said acceptance.
Upon vot~, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING AGREEMENT FOR WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION
Comm. Alper ,moved, seconded by COmm. ,Gottovi, approval of the engineering agreement
wit~Henry van Desen & Associates for the preparation of a Sewer System Evaluation Survey
at Wrightsville Beach with payment of all fees made by Wrightsville Beach through the
County according to EPA guidelines. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON FUNDS FOR TENNIS COURTS AT VIRGO SCHOOL
County Manager Eller reported that Dr. Bellamy had requested the Commissioners con-
sider funding two tennis courts at Virgo School.
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Comm. Alper moved to turn this matter back over to the School Board as he felt they
could find the funds.
COmm. Williams moved to approve taking the funds out of their capital reserve fund
if they cannot find it anywhere else in their budget.
Comm. Williams withdrew her motion.
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TENNIS COURTS AT VIRGO SCHOOL (CONTINUED)
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm, Alper, to write them a,letter, that the
Commissioners would be glad, to transfer the money to, them out of the school capital
reserve funds for the tennis courts if they could not find it somewhere in their current
budget. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi and Chm. 0' Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Williams and Wright
DESIGNATION OF ARTS COUNCIL AS RECIPIENT OF FUNDS UNDER GRASS ROOTS ART PROGRAM
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the Lower Cape Fear Council
for the Arts be designated as the recipient of the Grass Roots Art Program funds. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO MYRTLE GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER ,
Planning Director, Richard Fender and Mr. ,Bill Farris of the Planning Department
explained the various possibilities of assistance that might be available for the
Myrtle Grove community Center.
Comm. Williams also offered comments on this project.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, to direct Mr. Fender and the
Planning Department to pursue a joint Community Development Grant in conjunction with
Carolina Beach'and report back to the Board ,later. Upon vote, the motion carried as
follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. ,O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright (See page 101 fol' l'eaSon fol' "noe" vote)
DISCUSSION ON REVISED SAND DUNE ORDINANCE
9Dunty Manager Eller explained the revisions in the Sand Dune Ordinance that he had
handed out earlier in the meeting.
The following persons commented on the revised Ordinance:
Mr. J. W. Bayer
Mrs. Lora Lavin of the League of Women Voters
Mrs. Jean Jones of the League of WOmen Voters :(See page 101 fol' name c01'1'ection)
Chm. 0' Shields moved, to, ,place this on the agenda for the second meeting in September.
DISCUSSION CONCERNING ATTENDANCE AT APPOINTED BOARD MEETINGS
Comm. Wright requested whether or not this Board planned to follow the policy set by
the previous Board concerning replacing persons on appointed Boards who were not attending
meetings regularly.
It 'was 'agreed by common consent to continue this policy and write a letter to
Mr. Jervay asking his intentions on the Hospital Board of Trustees.
DISCUSSION CONCERNING MEETINGS
Comm. Gottovi had received information concerning ,meetings on the Outer ,Banks Soils
Survey and the N. C. Conference on systems development for State and Local Governments.
Comm. Gottovi also asked if the Board was going to send post cards to the NACo Welfare
Action Rally and it was decided that eacl1'COmmissioner would do that on his own.
DISCUSSION ON PERSONNEL TURNOVER AT JUVENILE'SERVICE CENTER
Comm. Gottovi stated her concern over the rate of turnover of personnel at the
Juvenile Service Center.
DISCUSSION CONCERNING BOAT RAMP AT WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
Chm. O'Shields reported on the receipt of a letter concerning problems encountered
in the building of a boat ramp at Wrightsville Beach.
DISCUSSION ON COASTAL ENERGY IMPACT PROGRAM
Chm. O'Shields reported on receipt of a letter concerning the Coastal Energy Impact
Program and that he would furnish copies to other members of the Board
DISCUSSION ON ABSTENTIONS FROM VOTING
cqrn. O'Shields expressed his concern on abstentions from voting by members of the
Planning Commission, and it was agreed a letter would be written to the Planning Com-
mission requesting that the reasons for the abstentions be explained in the minutes.
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ENDORSEMENT OF RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RECONSIDERATION OF HOUSE BILL 658
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by comm. Williams, to endorse the Resolution Regarding
the Reconsideration of House Bill 658 which was adopted at the N. C. Association of County
Commissioners' Annual OOnference. Upon vOte, the motion carried unanimously.
(See page 101 for addition)
Comm. Williams requested that the cover letter state that this Board strongly
endorsed this Resolution.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 27.
DISCUSSION ON DR. JOSEPH,PHILLIPS ADDRESSING MEETING 0
County Manager Eller reported that Dr. Joseph A. Phillips had agreed to address the
Board at the next regular meeting and would like'to come at approximately 1:00 p. m.
It was agreed to ask him to come at 1:00 p. m.
BUDGET TRANSFER - ENGINEERING
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve the transfer of $800
from Salaries & Wages, Acct. #11 540 02, to Equipment, Acct. #11 540 74, for the pur-
chase of equipment to be used by the new Heating & Air Conditioning Inspector. Upon
vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, wright and Chm. O'Shields
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DISPOSITION OF WILMINGTON/NEW HANOVER COUNTY SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to keep 50 copies of the book for
disposition by the commissioners and the balance to be delivered to Mrs. Leora H.
McEachern and Mrs. Isabel M. Williams for sale with $2.00 of the proceeds from the sale
of each book being turned over the County. One-half of the proceeds returned to ,the County
will be remitted to the City of Wilmington. Upon vote, the motion carried linanimously.
APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION FOR CETA II POSITIONS
The Commissioners had been'furnished a list of suggested used of CETA II positions,
and Personnel Director Gary Cannon explained his recommendation to the Board.
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THE CLERK TO THE BOARD LEFT THE MEETING AT 3 :45 P. M. AND WAS ABSENT FOR THE BALANCE OF
THE MEETING.
Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to advertise all the positions as
recommended by the Personnel Officer with the County's needs to be filled first. Upon
vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. wright
BUDGET TRANSFER - GENERAL FUND
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the following budget
transfer for overpayment of 1976 taxes to the County:
Debit - Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61
Credit - Miscellaneous, Acct. #11 660 57
$2,668.02
2,668.02
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimOUSly.
BUDGET TRANSFER - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the following budget
transfer in the Health Department budget for overpayments to the COunty in FY 1976/77
in the amount of $1,070.12 in the Hypertension Budget and $169.11 in the Dental Grant:
Debit - Unappropriated Fund Balance, Acct. #44 299 00
Credit - Miscellaneous Expense, Acct. #44 590 57
$1,239.23
$1,239.23
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Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS, - INSPECTIONS
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the following budget
transfer to cover the cost of transporting", three trucks the County received from the
Coastal Plains Regional Commission:
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, '1977, (CONTINUED)
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - INSPECTIONS (CONTINUED)
r" ,~':',Debit", - contingencies, Acct. #11' 445 61
Credit - Travel, 'Acct. #11 510 14
$590
$590
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS
Chm. O'Shields had received complaints about, the clothing allowance for the female
deputies in the Sheriff's Department.
Comm. Alper moved that the Commission advise the Sheriff that the Commission would
prefer that all personnel be uniformly clothed except for the plainclothes detectives.
It was agreed by coI11llDn consent that the County MaBager and ,the Sheriff would
discuss this matter and report back to the Board
APPROVAL OF BIDS FOR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS
COmm. Alper moved, seconded by Connn. Williams, to..accept the low bid made by
American uniform Sales, Inc. in the amount of $14,265 on the uniforms for the Sheriff's
Department. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the bid 'tabulation is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 28.
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AGREEMENT WITH FAA FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PARALLEL TAXIWAY "An
County Manager Eller explained the terms of the ,Grant Agreement.'
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Connn. 'Williams, to adopt the Resolution accepting
the Grant Agreement with,FAA for construction of Parallel Taxiway "A" at the Airport.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 29.
LETTER OF COMMENDATION TO ASST. AIRPORT MANAGER R. C. SHACKELFORD, JR.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by COmm. Gottovi, that the Board write a letter to
Asst. Airport Manager, R. C. Shackelfo:rd"Jr. commending him for his acceptance into the
Airport Executives' Professional Association. . Upon vote, the' motion carried unanimous~y.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that the meeting be recessed to
Executive Session.
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session.
APPOINTMENTS TO NEW HANOVER LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by COmm. Alper, the appointment of the following
persons to the original New Hanover co~ty Public Library Advisory Board for the terms
set out below:
NAME
Dr. E. Stuart Benson, Jr.
Mr. Joseph W. Holman
Miss Fannie P. White
Mrs. Robert W. Williams
Mr. J. Fred Rippy, Jr.
Mrs. Blanche Tucker
Mrs. Arthalia Williams
Mr. Dennis A. Robbins
Mrs. Charles A. Wilkinson
Dr. James D. Hundley
Mr. Lenox G. Cooper, Jr.
Mrs. Robert van Luyn
TERM EXPIRES
8/31/78
8/31/78
8/31/78
8/31/78
8/31/79
8/31/79
8/31/79
8/31/79
8/31/80
8/31/80
8/31/80
8/31/80
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to adjourn,.the meeting. Upon vote,
the'motion carried unanimously.
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at approximately '4:30 p. m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Brown
clerk to the Board