1977-10-17 Regular Meeting
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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.
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Clerk to the Board
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi and Chrn. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Williams and wright
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A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 42.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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Clerk to the Board
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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:
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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.