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1977-10-17 Regular Meeting 114 Ilf MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, OCTOBER 12, 1977 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on Wednesday, October 12, 1977, at 10,00 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, J~.; County Manager Dan W. Eller; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Brown.' County Attorney James C. Fox was absent. Chrn. O'Shields called the meeting to order and stated the purpose of the Special 0 Meeting was to ,approve and authorize the Chairman to execute State and Federal Grant Amendments to the runway strengthening project by adding taxiway,and apron areas to the areas to be 'strengthened. APPROVAL OF GRANT AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE STRENGTHENING TAXIWAY & APRON AREAS AT AIRPORT Mr. R. C. Shackelford, Assistant Airport Manager, was present to answer any questions from the Commission. Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, adoption of the Resolution Authorizing, Adopting, Approving, Accepting and Ratifying the Execution of Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement for Project No. 6-37-0084-03 between the United States of America and the County of New Hanover. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. A copy of the-Resolution and 'Grant 'Amendment is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 37. ADJOURNMENT Comm. Alper moved, 'seconded by Comm. Wright, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Chrn. O'Shields adjourned the meet~g at 10:05 o'clock a. m. Respectfully submitted, ~~.~ o Alyce B. Brown Clerk to the Board ab MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 17.; 1977 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular, Session on Monday, October 17, 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; COW1ty Attorney James C. FOX; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Brown. No members were absent. Chrn. O'Shields called the meeting to order. Rev. Emerson Thompson of Grace united Methodist Church offered ,the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 3, 1977 0 Comm. Gottovi requested that on Page lOB under "Tabling Final Plat Approval of Bayshore Estates, Section 10 (Continued) ", the Clerk check the tape in regard to the wording of her motion concerning the tabling of final plat approval ,as it was her intention for the motion,to include that the Health Department would check each individual lot. (Upon listening to the tape, it was determined that it was the intent for each lot to be checked even though the actual motion did not include that stipulation.) Comm. Wright stated ,that on Page 107 under "Tabling of Final Plat Approval of Bay- shore Estates, Section 10", she felt that the minutes should state that Comm. Gottovi commented on "Possible" violation of the Sedimentation & Erosion Control Ordinance. o o o .", ... 115 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 17, 1977 '(CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER '3, 1977 ,(CONTINUED) County Manager Eller reported that on page 112 under "Award of Contract for Con- struction of Taxiway 'A' at the Airport", even though the agenda stated it, the motion for approval 'as passed'did not include authorizing the Chairman to execute the docu~ ments and s'ince the FAA-likes to have that authorization spelled'out.. it was included in the Minutes since it was felt that was ,the intent. Comm'. Alper moved, 'seconded by Comm. williams; ,to approve the Minutes of the Reguiar Meeting of OctobE!r 3, 1977, with the additions and corrections as stated. Upon vote, the motion carried ,unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF OCTOBER 12, 1977 Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Comm. ,Alper, the Minutes of the Special Meeting of October 12,' 1'977" were unanimously approved as presented. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE STATE HIGHWAY BOND ACT OF 1977 Mr. ,Garland, Garrett, Jr" Di'strict Highway Commissioner, {iddressed the Board with regard to the $300,000~000 Bond Issue 'that would'be on the ballot in November. He ex- plained what the funds would be used for if it was passed and requested the Board to adopt a Resolution supporting this Bond Issue. Corom. Alper moved, 'seconded by Comm. Gottovi,to, endorse this Resolution and that the Board go on record'supporting the Resolution as submitted for'the $300,000,000. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. A copy of the Resolution as adopted is contained, in Exhibit "Book V,, Page 3B. ENDORSEMENT OF CLEAN WATER BOND ISSUE Chrn. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Al~er, that the Board go on record endorsing the Clean Water Bond Issue that would be on the bailot 1n November. Upon'vote, the motion carried unanimously. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - FIGURE EIGHT ISLAND, SECTION IB-A Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that this item had been tabled from the October 3 Commissioners 'meeting for a lot by lot analysis to be performed by the Health Department. He stated that 'this section was given final approval at the Subdivision Review Committee meeting on September 26. Mr. Frank Olive of the Health Department reported that his department had checked all five lots in Section 18-A and found that there was nothing to prevent theuse of septic tanks on those lots under the State law. Chrn. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this approval and no one appeared in this regard. Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the final plat of Figure 8 Island, Section 18-A: Chrn. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to this plat approval and no one appeared in ppposition. UpOn vote, Comm. Wright's motion for approval carried unanimously. Mr. Ed Goodwin, the developer of Figure 8 Island, appeared to request clarification as to what would be required for the development of the rest of the island and was in- formed that the only thing he could do would be to proceed under the same rules and regulations that were'currently in eff~ct. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - BAYSHORE ESTATES, SECTION 10 This item had been tabled'from the meeting of October 3 for the Health Department to perform a lot by lot evaluation. Mr. Frank Olive of the Health Department reported that they had made a lot by lot evaluation of the lots in this section and pointed out the lots that may have problems. Mr. Howard Loughlin, surveyor for the devel~per, clarified questions asked by the Board. Cornrn. Williams moved, seconded by,Comm. Wright, that the final plat of Bayshore, Estates, Section 10, be approved. 116 ;/(., MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 17, 1977 (CONTINUED) FINAL' PLAT APPROVAL - BAYSHORE ESTATES, SECTION 10 (CONTINUED) Chrn., O'Shields asked if there was anyone present' to speak in opposition to ,the approval and Attorney,Fred Anderson, of the Clean Water Association of Coastal. North carolina appeared in opposition. Upon vote, Comm. Williams' motion for approval carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Williams, Wright and Chrn. O'Shields Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi o Comm. Gottovi stated the following reasons for her "noe" vote: 1. 16 out of the BO septic tanks in Bayshore have failed already. 2. Coliform counts are higher than is good for the public health and welfare, therefore, she felt is was important that this Board take its responsibility to.protect the public health and welfare. 3. She was curious about the soils report which was never received. 4. She felt that if the developer wanted to continue to develop in Bayshore, he should install sewage collection systems for the entire subdivision and help clean up the environment there. Mrs. Lora Lavin, President of the League of Women Voters, read a statement to the Board concerning the League's joining the Clean Water Association of Coastal North Carolina. A copy of the Statement is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 39. BREAK, Chrn. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 9:45 o'clock a. m. until 9:55 o'clock a. m. RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CLOSE ROADS IN BATTLE GROUND PARK SUBDIVISION The Commissioners had been furnished copies of a',Resolution of Intent to close por- tions of some roads in Battle Ground Park Subdivision between Snow's Cut and Carolina Beach. o Chrn. O'Shields reported that the Town of Carolina Beach and the Planning Commission had approved this road closing. Upon motion by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Wright, the "Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, of Intent to Close all of Monroe Avenue and Franklin Street and that Portion of Magnolia Drive Lying East: of U. S. Highway #421 in Battle Ground Park Subdivision in Federal Point Township in New Hanover County North Carolina" was unanimously adopted. A copy of the Resolution of Intent is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 40. DISCUSSION ON SEPTIC TANK BACKLOG The Commissioners had received copies of a report on the backlog of septic tank in- spections that Chrn. O'Shields had requested from the Health Department. Mr. Frank Olive of the Health Department appeared before the Board to explain the report, and stated 'that this backlog was not abnormal. Cornm. Alper moved that the Commission go ,on record to instruct the Board of Health to wOrk diligently toward finding a soil scientist. Comm. Wright stated that the Board of Health was an independent board and she did 0 not feel they should be instructed to do something before they had time to make a reconnnendation. Mrs. Jean Jordan of the League of Women Votoers commented on the matter. Comm. Gottovi seconded Comm. Alper's motion, and upon vote, the motion was defeated as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper and Gottovi Voting Noe: Comm. Williams, Wright and Chrn. O'Shields o o o I I 'I I DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION URGING CONSTRUCTION OF I-40'TO INTERSECT WITH I-95 AT BENSON Cornrn. Wright stated that, rather than endorsing the specific !esolution that had been furnished, this Board write to the Department of Transportation with copies to any- one concerned and also to have a representative at the meeting. 117 " ) MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 17, 1977 (CONTINUED) Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm.' Wright" that a letter be written to the Department of Transportation stating that this Board feels that construction of I-40 to intersect with I-95 in the vicinity of Benson would be of ,the greatest benefit. to Southeastern North Carolina and make sure it is on hand at the meeting of the Board of Transportation on November 18 and also send a copy to other concerned persons. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. BUDGET AMENDMENT - WATER AND SEWER County Manager Eller reported that the Environmental Protection Agency had approved an increase in the grant for the Greater Wilmington Area 201 Facilities Plan in the amount of $67,404 to cover 75% of the sewer system evaluation for, the City of Wilmington. the City would pay the local share of $11,235 with the state paying 121,% or $11,234, and Mr. Eller requested the Commissioners to amend the budget to account for these funds. , Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the following budget amendment in the water and sewer budget and authorization for the;Chairrnan to accept the grant amendment: 1. Increase Revenue - Federal Grants - 201 Greater Wilmington" Acct. #64 349 60, by $67,404 2. Increase Revenue - Assessments - Other Governments, Acct. #64 335 00 by $11,235 3. Increase Revenue - State Grants - 201 Greater Wilmington, Acct. #64 350 60, by $11,234 4. Increase Expenditure Acct. - professional Services, Acct. #64 575 04, by $89,873 Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the following budget amendment in the Health Department to account for funds received under the Work Incentive/Public Service Employment Program through Employment Security Commission, subject to approval of the Board of Health: Revenue: Acct. #44 368 15, Work Incentive/Public Service Employment Grant $8,494.49 Expendi ture: Acct. #44 597 02, Salaries and Wages Acct. #44 597 05, FICA Acct. #44 597 06, Group Insurance Acct. #44 597 54, Insurance (Workmen's Compensation) $7,644.00 447.17 326.88 76.44 $8,494.49 .. .~.. .. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT CIVIL DIVISION SHORTAGE SETTLEMENT County Manager Eller reported that the judge had permitted the deputy responsible for the recent fund shortage in the Sheriff's Department to make restitution in monthly payments. He stated that in order to clear the sale of the property involved, the County Manager and Finance Officer recommended that $2,075.99 be transferred from Con- tingencies, Acct. #1144561, to Miscellaneous Expense, Acct. #11660 57,'and the monthly ,payments" when received, ,be deposited to Miscellaneous Revenue. Cornrn. Wright moved, seconded by Cornrn. Williams, to accept the recommendation of the County Manager and Finance Officer on the budget amendment. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. BUDGET TRANSFER - MUSEUM Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the following' budget transfer as recommended for the Museum since there were no capital projects being constructed at the Museum: Debit - Acct. #11 625 75, Capital Outlay - Projects Credit - Acct. #11 625 33, Supplies and Materials $6,500 $6,500 Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. 118 I/f? MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 17, 1977 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION ON JAIL CONTRACTS FOR HOLDING MALE MISDEMEANANTS County Manager Eller reported that he had talked to the Sheriff who felt that the County should not agree on any reimbursement figure for holding male misdemeanants un- til other questions were cleared, particularly concerning liability for these prisoners. Comm. Wright moved to table this matter until the contract was clarified. The motion died for lack of a second. NO action was taken. o ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT - DRUG ABUSE Mr. John Hess, Director of the Drug Abuse Program, appeared before the Board and reported that they had been offered a grant in the amount of $15,313 for continued operation of the Transient Shelter Program and requested approval of a 30% match from the County in the amount of $4,594. Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, acceptance of the Grant and approval of the following budget amendment for the Transient Shelter Program: 1. Appropriate $15,313 to Revenue Acct. - State Grants/Youth Services - Drug Abuse, Acct. #11 '350 22 2. Appropriate $15,313 to Expenditure Acct. - Contributions - Other Agencies, Acct. #11 660 93. 3. Transfer $4,594 from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Contributions - Other Agencies, Acct. #11 660 93 Upon vote, the.motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1977. Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the Report of Collector of Revenue through September 30, 1977. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 41. o DISCUSSION ON TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to approve the list of Tax Abatements and Refunds. The discussion was continued later in the meeting pending the arrival of Tax Administrator, Larry Powell, to answer some questions pertaining to the list. DENIAL OF RELEASE OF 1977 TAXES - BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH County Attorney Fox reported that the request for release of 1977 taxes for Bible Baptist Church could not be granted as the church was not the owner of the property on January 1. Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, not to release the 1977 taxes as re- quested by Bible Baptist Church on advice of the Attorney. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. BREAK Chrn. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 11:00 o'clock a. m. until 11:07 o'clock a. m. APPROVAL OF LIST OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS' (CO~NTINUED) Tax Administrator Larry Powell appeared before the Board to answer questions from the Commissioners on the list of Tax Abatements and Refunds they had been furnished. Upon vote, Corom. Gottovi' s motion for approval carried as follows: o Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi and Chrn. O'Shields Voting Noe: Comm. Williams and wright r A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 42. o o o 119 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 17, 1977 (CONTINUED) ,,' TEMPORARY DENIAL OF RELEASE OF LISTING PENALTY TO HANOVER MALL ASSOCIATES The Commissioners had been furnished copies of a letter from Strouse, Greenberg" and Company re~esting the listing penalty in the amount of $1,911.20 against Hanover Mall Associates be released. The letter stated that the listing sheet had been mailed to a Wilmington address and was not received in the office responsible for those matters. Corom. Williams moved, seconded by Cornrn. Wright, not to release the listing penalty as requested pending clarification as to whose Post Office box in Wilmington the listing sheet was mailed. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. LETTER TO JUNIOR LEAGUE ENDORSING "OLD WILMINGTON GUIDEBOOK'" upon request from Comm. Gottovi, Chrn. O'Shields moved, seconded by Corom. Gottovi, to write a letter to the Junior League thanking them for their efforts in publishing " "Old Wilmington Guidebook". Upon vote, the motion' carried unanimously. DISCUSSION ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT-IN-AID FUNDS AVAILABLE Chrn. O'Shields reported the receipt of some information concerning Historic Preserva- tion Grant-In-Aid funds that were available, and the Board requested the' County Manager to look over the' information to see if there were any funds that could be Obtained for New Hanover County. BOOKLET CONCERNING ROAD BOND ISSUE Chrn. O'Shields reported that the books pertaining to the upcoming highway bond issue would be in the Commissioners' office for their review. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION OF OLD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL County Manager Eller,reported that he had received additional information from the Board of education concerning delaying the demolition'of the Old Community Hospital until later to see if space could be found in the schools for the agencies housed in the nursing quarters of the hospital, and he also presented to the Commissioners the following tabulation of bids received for demolition of the building: G. W. Talman Contruction Company D. H. Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc. Kay Builders Company Shambley Wrecking Company $14,785 22,700 27,273 19,988 ,COrnfn. Wright moved, seconded by Cornrn. Williams,- to 'go ahead and complete the project and approve the transfer of $4,785 from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Maintenance and Repair - Buildings and Grounds, Acct. #11 535 15, and award the contract for demoli- tion to the low bidder, G. W. Talman Construction Company, in the amount of $14,785. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Cornm. Alper, Williams, Wright and Chrn. O'Shields Voting Noe: Comrn. Gottovi Chrn. O'Shields moved, seconded by Cornrn. Williams, to notify the tenants that they must be out of the building by 5: 00 p. m. on November 6, 1.977. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. AMENDMENT TO CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE - RUNWAY STRENGTHENING Co.unty Manager Eller reported on the necessity for lighted barricade markers for night operations to insure safe aircraft operations during the runway strengthening project. Cornrn. Alper moved, seconded by Cornm. Williams, approval of tranSferring $239 from Contingencies, Acct. #79 575 76, to Equipment, Acct. '#79'575 74, in the Capital projects Ordinance for the Runway Strengthening Project to purchase these barricades. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. BUDGET TRANSFER - HEALTH DEPARTMENT County Manager Eller reported that the company that had installed the heating and air conditioning system in the Public Health Building had gone bankrupt and another company had to be called in to,rnake some repairs. Mr. Eller explained that claim had been made against the bonding, ~ompany, and requested approval of payment to Cannon Re- frigeration Service in the amount of $861; 76 for the repairs as it was not fair to delay their payment while trying to collect from the bonding company. 120 /~o MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 17, 1977 (CONTINUED) BUDGET TRANSFER - HEALTH DEPARTMENT (CONTINUED) Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the transfer of $861.76 from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to M & R - Buildings and Grounds, Acct. #44 590 15, in the Health Department budget to pay Cannon Refrigeration Company. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. REDUCTION OF RETAINAGE ON LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER CONTRACTS 'Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to reduce retainage on all Law En- forcement Center contracts from 10% to 5% when the contracts reach 75% of completion as requested, on recommendation of the Architect and County, Manager. Upon vote, the 0 motion carried unanimously. DENIAL OF RELEASE OF LISTING PENALTY TO HANOVER MALL ASSOCIATES County Manager Eller reported that he had just received word from the Tax Adminis- trator that the P. O. Box to which the listing sheet for Hanover Mall Associates was mailed was registered to Mr. Hugh MacRae II who was involved in the development of the property. Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, not to release the listing penalty against Hanover Mall Associates in the amount of $1,911.20. Upon vote, the motion car- ried unanimously. DISCUSSION ON QUARTERLY REPORTS FROM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARl'MENTS The Commissioners had received copies of a"letter from the Fire Inspections Committee stating that they did not approve of the form that had been furnished to them for their quarterly reports to the County. County Manager Eller asked for suggestions from the Board as to the information contained in the form. Comm. Wright requested permission to attend a meeting of the Fire Inspections Com- mittee in either October or November to discuss.this matter with them. Comm. Williams moved to allow Comm. Wright to attend a meeting as requested. It was agreed by common consent for Comm. Wright to attend a meeting of the Fire Inspections Committee and County Manager Eller agreed to accompany her to that meeting. o DISCUSSION CONCERNING INTERVIEWS WITH ARCHITECTS CONCERNING THE LIBRARY There was discussion concerning whether or not the interviews that had been scheduled with architects who were interested in the Library project should be held in executive session. County Attorney Fox agreed to read the statute pertaining to open meetings and report back to the Board. REQUEST FOR COPIES OF OPEN MEETINGS LAW TO BE SENT TO ALL APPOINTED BOARDS Comm. Gottovi requested that copies of the Open Meetings Law be sent to each appointed board. EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session for committee appointments and personnel matters. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Chrn. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 11:55 o'clock a. m. Chrn. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 12:25 o'clock p. m. APPOINTMENTS TO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Comm. williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wrighti that Mr. William Crumpler and 0 Rev. Herbert Aman be reappointed to the Zoning 'Board of Adjustment for three year terms. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT TO JURY COMMISSION Comm. wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that Mr. Thomas Wood Burriss be reappointed to the Jury Commission for 2 years. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that Mrs. Ruth'Waddell be appointed to the Library Advisory Board to fill an unexpired term until August 31, 1978. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimoualy. o o o 121 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 17, ,1977 (CONTINUED) FURTHER DISCUSSION ON ARCHITECT INTERVIEWS County Manager Eller reported that Mr. Fox had informed him that upon reading the open meetings law, it was his opinion that'the interviews with the architects concerning the Library Project should be held in open session. ADJOURNMENT Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Chrn. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 12:30 o'clock p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~.&.~ Alyce B. Brown Clerk to the Board ab MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 7, 1977 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, November 7, 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 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. Commissioner Alper was absent and County Attorney James C. Fox left soon after 'the meeting began and was absent for the rest of the meeting. Chrn. O'Shields called the meeting to order and offered the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 1977, Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Corom. Williams, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 17, 1977, be approved as presented. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: ! Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chrn. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Alper PROCLAMATION IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS' DAY Mr. Al McGuire, Post Commander of American Legion Post 10, appeared before the Board to request the Commissioners authorize the Chairman to sign,a proclamation in observance of Veterans' Day on November 11. Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to authorize the Chairman to sign the Proclamation in observance of Veterans' Day~ Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chrn. O'Shields Absent: Carom. Alper AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER FURNISHINGS The Commissioners had been furnished copies of the tabulation of ,bids received for furnishings for the Law Enforcement 'Center. A copy of the bid tabulation is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 43. Mr. Herb McKim of Ballard, McKim & Sawyer, Architects for the Law Enforcement Center. appeared before the Board to explain the bids and alternates. County Manager Eller reported that a budget amendment would be necessary to transfer additional funds for the contract.