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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
Conun. Wright moved, seconded by Conun. Williams, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 12:30 o'clock p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Brown
Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 7, 1977
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Conunissioners 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 COnunissioners 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. Conunissioner Alper was absent and County Attorney James C. Fox
left soon after 'the meeting began and was absent for the rest of the meeting.
Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order and offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 1977'
Conun. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. 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: Conun. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Conun. Alper
PROCLAMATION IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS' DAY
Mr. Al McGuire, Post Conunander of American Legion Post 10, appeared before the
Board to request the Conunissioners 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: Conun. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Carom. Alper
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER FURNISHINGS
The Conunissioners 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.
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AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER FURNISHINGS (CONTINUED)
Conun. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to transfer $2,862.58 from Con-
tingencies, Acct. #77 575 80, to Acct. #~7 575 79, Furniture & Landscaping, and award
the bids for Law Enforcement Center Furnishings to the low bidders, Clyde Rudd and
Associates, with a base bid in the amount of $46,654.70 and O. G. penegar in the amount
of $6,570.43 for Alternate #1. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent:
Comm. Alper
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BUDGET TRANSFERS - SCHOOL BOND FUNDS
The Conunissioners had been furnished a list of transfers among various projects
completed with County bond funds ,and were requested by the Board of Education to approve
the transfers.
Dr. Heyward Bellamy appeared before the Board to answer questions and stated that
this was the final accounting for the entire bond fund; therefore, he felt that the
Commissioners, as the funding agency, should approve this final accounting.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, to approve the list of transfers
to complete the County Bond Funds., Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright
Absent: Comm. Alper
A copy of the list ,of transfers approved is contained in Exhibit Book V, page 44.
BUDGET TRANSFER - SCHOOL CAPITAL RESERVE
Dr. Bellamy answered questions from the Board pertaining to the roof repairs at
Hoggard High School.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Conun. Gottovi, approval of the transfer of $43,514 0
from Public School Capital Reserve, Acct. #74 575 96, to Public School Current Expense
Fund, Acct. #52 660 99, to provide for roof repairs at John T. Hoggard High School.
Comm. Williams stated that she resented the fact that the taxpayers had to pay for
mistakes that she felt were in the architectural design of the building.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given that a public hearing,would be held by the Board of Commis-
sioners of. New Hanover County on Monday, November 7, 1977, at 9:30 a. m. in the Assembly
Room of the County Admininstration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North
Carolina, to consider the following:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF MARKET STREET
APPROXIMATELY 1,800 FEET NORTH OF MIDDLE SOUND LOOP ROAD FROM R-15 (SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT)
TO B-2 (BUSINESS DISTRICT).
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had considered
this rezoning at its meeting in October and both the Planning Staff and Planning commis-
sion recommended approval. He also stated that there was an application for Special
Use Permit which was contingent upon this' rezoning.
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Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone ,present to speak in favor of this rezoning
and Mr. Paul Spithaler, the petitioner, appeared to request approval and explain his
plans for using the property.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition, and no, one
appeared in opposition.
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REZONING PROPERTY ON WEST SIDE OF MARKET STREET (CONTINUED)
Conun. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of the rezoning and
adoption of the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending
the Zoning Map 'of Zoning Area #BB of New Hanover County, North Carolina, adopted
June 19, 1972." Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in Zoning Ordinance
Book I, Section BB, Page 11.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE
INTERSECTION OF GORDON ROAD AND ACORN BRANCH CROOKED ROAD FROM A-I (AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL)
TO A-R (AIRPORT RESIDENTIAL) .
Planning Director Richard Fender appeared before the Board and reported that the
Planning Commission had considered this rezoning at its meeting in October and recom-
mended approval. The Planning Staff had recommended denial, and Mr. Fender explained the
reasons for the recommendation of denial and stated the diffiCUlty in reaching the
decision.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone preseht to speak in favor of this rezoning,
and Miss caroline Struthers appeared on behalf of the petitioners to request approval.
Chm. O'Shields stated his desire for the County to look into purchasing this property
as he could not in good conscience grant this rezoning because of the safety hazards in-
volved in the close proximity to the runway.
Chm. O'Shields moved to table to the second meeting in November and have the County
look into the possibilities of purchasing this property and help these people find
property in that same area that they could purchase to relocate. The motion died for
lack of a second.' '
Comm. Williams made a substitute motion that the matter go back before the Airport
COmmission to find out their feelings on this. The motion died for lack of a second.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to table this request until the
second meeting in November. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Conun. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and,Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON CATHAY DRIVE (LOT 133) IN THE MONTEREY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION FOR A COMMUNITY WATER
SYSTEM BUILDING.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Conunission had considered
this application at its meeting in October 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 with all other supplemental regula-
tions 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 or in opposi-
tion to this application 'and no one appeared in this regard.
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 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, Comm. Williams moved,:seconded by Chm. O'Shields, that this Special
Use Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning
COmmission. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON BERRY'STREET IN THE WALNUT HILLS SUBDIVISION FOR A COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM BUILDING.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had considered
this application at its meeting in October and both the Planning Commission and Planning
Staff recommended approval with the following stipulations:
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Plan as submi tted and
That this Special Use
imposed by the Zoning
ordinances.
approved with the application for Special Use Permit; and
Permit shall comply with all other supplemental regulations
Ordinance and any other applicable Federal, State and local
speak in favor of or in opposition [:]
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to
to this application and no one appeared in this regard..
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 sub-
stantially 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 New Hanover County,
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Conun. Wright, that this Special Use Permit be issued
based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Upon vote, the
motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF U. S. HWY. 17 APPROXIMATELY 1,800 FEET NORTH OF MIDDLE SOUND LOOP ROAD
FOR STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that this Special Use Permit was the one
that was contingent upon the rezoning of this property earlier in the meeting. He stated
that the Planning Commission and Planning Staff both recommended approval.
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Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of or in opposi-
tion to this application and no one appeared.
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 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, Conun.
Wright moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, that this Special Use Permit be issued based
on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning Conunission. Upon vote, the motion
carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the following proposed amendment
to the COunty Zoning Ordinance was at the original direction of the County commission:
1. Amend Article XI, Section 113-1 by adding the following:
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A petition which is withdrawn after action ,by the Planning Commission, but before
action by the County Conunissioners, shall not be resubmitted prior to a period
of six (6) months from the date of original submission to the Planning
Commission.
Conun. Wright moved, seconded by Conun. Williams, to approve this Amendment to the
County Zoning Ordinance.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to comment on this amendment and
no one appeared.
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AMENDMENTS TO COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
Upon vote; the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright ana Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOI~NDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO DENY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WRIGHTSVILLE AVENUE AND
STOKLEY ROAD FROM 0 & I (OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT) TO B-1 (BUSINESS DISTRICT)
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had con-
sidered this rezoning,at its meeting in October and both the Planning Commission and
Planning Staff recommended denial. Mr. Fender explained the reasons for the recom-
mendation of denial.
Chm. 0' Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this rezoning
and Mr. Jack Crossley, Attorney for the petitioners, appeared to request approval.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition and
Mrs. Ann Baker appeared in opposition.
comm. Gottovi moved" seconded by Comm. Williams,. ,to deny this appeal. Upon vote,
the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: COnun. Alper
RECLASSIFICATION OF PLANNING DEPARTMENT POSITION
Planning Director Richard Fender appeared before the Board to request reclassifi-
cation of a Planner II position to Senior Planner in his Department. He stated the
pay range would be changed from ,a 31 to a 33 ,with a salary of $15,146 - $16,697.
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Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve the reclassification
from Planner II to Senior Planner as requested. Upon vote, the motion carried as
follows:
Votil'g Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 10:50 o'clock a. m. until
11:04 o'clock a. m.
REQUEST FOR "NO WAKE" ZONE - MASONBORO BOAT YARD AND MARINA, INC.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi,to advertise for a public hearing
on the request for a "no wake" zone in the vicinity of Masonboro Boat Yard and Marina,
Inc. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Conun. Alper
BUDGET AMENDMENT - HOSPITAL EXPANSION
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the following budget
amendments in the Hospital Expansion program to account for several change orders that
had been approved:
Debit - Acct. #78 575 70, General Contract $1,691. 00
Acct. #78 575 76, Contingencies 4,136.00
Credit - Acct. #78 575 71, Plumbing Contract $ 711. 00
Acct. #78 575 72, Heating & A/C Contract 1,100.00
Acct. #78 575 73, Electrical Contract 4,016.00
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - HOSPITAL EXPANSION
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Conun. Williams, approval of the following budget
amendment in the hospital expansion program to pay the hospital for interest earned on
their $100,000 Certificate of Deposit:
Debit - Acct. #78 329 00, Interest
Credit - Acct. #78 575 91, Payment to Hospital
$ 1,367.22
$ 1,367.22
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
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Absent:
Comm. Alper
SALE OF CITY/COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY
The Commissioners had been furnished a list of bids received on City/County property
that had been advertised for sale.
Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to accept the bids recommended
for sale and readvertise' the ones recommended. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Conun. Alper
A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 45.
(See page 138 for recission of this action.)
BUDGET AMENDMENT - SHERIFF' S DEPARI'MENT
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve the transfer of $1,097
from Travel, Meetings and Schools, Acct. #11 510 14, to Salaries & Wages, Acct. #11 510 02,
to hire replacements for deputies attending the Basic Police Science School. Upon vote,
the motion carried as'follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent:
Comm. Alper
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - SHERIFF'S DEPARI'MENT
Conun. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of the transfer of $12,100
from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Insurance and Bonds, Acct. #11 510 54, in the
Sheriff's Department budget to cover the increase in premium for Law Enforcement Liability
Insurance. Upon vote, the mot~on'carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
TABLING OF AWARD OF BIDS ON' SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
The Commissioners had been furnished copies of a tabulation of the bids received on
vehicles for the Sheriff's Department.
County Manager Eller explained,that the bid from Tom Reich Chevrolet did not include
a bid bond when opened, and Cape Fear Ford did not bid on a car which met specifications.
Chief Deputy Jesse Blanton of the Sheriff's Department appeared before the Board to
offer comments on the bids,
Mr. George Shepard of the County Garage commented on the maintenance of the cars
presently being used.
Mr. Bobby Todd of Port City Chrysler-Plymouth, the apparent low bidder, appeared
before the Board to answer questions.
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Mr. Herbert Nobles of the County Garage also offered conunents on the maintenance
of the automobiles.
Chm. O'Shields moved to postpone awarding the bid for the automobiles until the
second meeting in November and get repair sheets on the new automobiles purchased last
year.
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BIDS ON SHERIFF'S. VEHICLES (CONTINUED)
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to. award the bid for the van to
the low bidder, port>City Chrysler-Plymouth, in the amount of $6,681.94. Upon'vote,
the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: COnun. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent:
Conun. Alper
Chm. O'Shields stated that
was for the other automobiles.
motion carried as follows:
his motion to table until ,the second meeting in November
Comm. Gottovi seconded the motion and upon vote, the
Voting Aye: COnun. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: COmm. Alper
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REMOVAL OF GRAVES FROM ABANDONED CEMETERY
Mr. Talmadge Jones, Attorney for Martin Marietta Corportion, appeared before the
Board with representatives of the company to request the Commissioners adopt a Resolu-
tion authorizing the necessary advertising for removal of graves from an abandoned
cemetery in the northern part of the COunty and transferring the remains to another
location.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, the adoption of the "Resolution
of the Board of County Conunissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, concerning
the Removal of Certain Graves Located on the Property of Martin Marietta Corporation in
Cape Fear Township". Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Conun. Alper
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 46.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - CLERK OF COURT
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the appropriation of
$381 to Revenue Item - Court Costs, Fees and Charges" Acct. ,#17 350 00" and the appro-
priation of $381 to Expenditure Item - Telephone & Po~tage, Acct. #17 516 11, in the
Clerk of Court budget to cover a change in the telephone system and additional telephones.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, williams, wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
ADDITION OF ROADS TO STATE SYSTEM
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department appeared before the Board to report on
his investigation of roads in the Westchester Subdivision.
Comm. Wright moved,
questing the addition of
System:
seconded by Comm. williams, adoption of the resolution re-
the following roads in Westchester Subdivision to the State
Westchester Road
Wallington Raod
Lancaster Road
Dartmouth 'Street
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. 'Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent:
Conun. Alper
Chm. O'Shields requested the record show that the missing monum~nts in this sub-
division would fall in the roadside ditches and would have to be removed to properly
maintain the ditches; therefore, the Board felt it was not necessary ,to require these
monuments be replaced.
A copy of the resolution is on file in the Clerk's office.
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FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - HIDDEN VALLEY, SECTION 1
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that final plat approval
was granted by the Planning Commission, Subdivision Review Committee, on September 26,
1977, under the 25 lot provision.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by
Hidden Valley Subdivision, Section 1.
Comm. Wright, approval of the final plat of
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Conun. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent:
Comm. Alper
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - LIBRARY
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by COnun. Williams, approval of the appropriation of
$5,119 to Revenue Item, Federal Government Grants - Library Enrichment, Acct. #11 349 41,
and the appropriation of $5,119 to the Expenditure Item - Books and MaterialS,
Acct. #11 630 34, in the Library Budget to account for a Federal Library Enrichment Grant
that was not anticipated when the budget was prepared. Upon vote, the motion carried as
follows:
Voting Aye: Conun. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Conun. Alper
ACCEPTANCE OF CEMETERY LOT AT OAKDALE CEMETERY
Conun. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Wright to accept a cemetery lot at Oakdale
Cemetery offered to the COunty by Mr. George Hughes, on behalf of his mother, ,to be used
by the COunty for burial of an indigent. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Conun. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Conun. Alper
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR OPERATION OF A LANDFILL
Chm. O'Shields moved to write a letter to Waste Industries, Inc. to advise that
the County intends to terminate the Landfill' Contract and to begin advertising for a new
operator.
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Mr. Chris McKeithan appeared before the Board to comment on the condition of the
road going to the present landfill.
It was agreed by common consent to have the County Engineer check on the condition
of this road.
Comm. Williams seconded Chm. O'Shields'unlotion and upon vote, the motion carried
as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
BUDGET TRANSFER - ADMINISTRATION
Comm. Wright'moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the transfer of $300
from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Advertising, Acct. #11 420 27, in the Adminis-
tration Budget due to unforeseen costs in advertising personnel vacancies. Upon vote,
the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent:
Conun. Alper
BUDGET TRANSFER - FINANCE
Comm. Williams moved, seconded
in the Finance Department budget to
by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the following transfer
install a new filing system:
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Debit - Acct. #11 440 02, Salaries & Wages
Acct. #11 440 12, Printing
Acct. #11 445 61, Contingencies
Credi t - Acct. #11 440 74, Capital Outlay - Equipment
$ 300.
300.
1,600.
$2,200
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
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DISCUSSION ON SENDING REPRESENTATIVE TO DENVER, COLORADO, FOR ALL AMERICAN CiTY AWARDS
Chm. O'Shields had received a request that the Board ,consider sending one commis-
sioner to Denver, Colorado, for the All American City Award Competition in which the
City of Wilmington was participating.
Conun. Wright moved, seconded by Conun. Williams, not to send a COmmissioner to
Denver, Colorado, for the All American City Award Competition. Upon vote, the motion
tied as follows:
0 Voting Aye: Conun. Williams and Wright
Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Conun. Alper
COMM. GOTTOVI APPOINTED TO LAND USE STEERING COMMITTEE OF NACO
Comm. Gottovi reported that she had been appointed to the Land Use Steering
Commi ttee of the National Association of County COnunissioners.
DESIGNATION OF DSS AS OPERATOR FOR WEATHERIZATION'PROGRAM
Comm. Gottovi brought up the Weatherization Program for discussion.
Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to designate the Department of
Social Services as operator for the Westherization Program in the County and send them
a copy of the letter to see if they wished to pursue the program. Upon vote, the
motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Conun. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
FUNDS FOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT HUGH MACRAE PARK
Chm. O'Shields had received a request from winter Park Optimist Club for improve-
ments to the lighting at Hugh MacRae Park.
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Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Conun. Gottovi, that $24,500 out of the Recreation
Budget be allocated for rewiring and relighting the ball fields at Hugh MacRae Park.
County Manager Eller stated that he felt a formalized agreement should be entered
into with winter Park Optimist Club for their use of the Park in the Little League
Programs.
Upon vote, Chm. O'Shields motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: COmm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. 0' Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
DISCUSSION OF DREDGING FOR CGC NORTHWINDS
Chm. O'Shields had received a request for the County to assist in funding for the
dredging to provide space for the Coast Guard Cutter Northwinds. He stated that this
work could be done in conjunction with some other dredging and the cost would be lower.
COnun. Williams moved to approve a letter of intent to fund the amount of $15,000.
The motion died for lack of a second..
It was agreed to talbe this matter until the second meeting in November to obtain
more information.
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT
County Manager Eller and Robert Williams, County Engineer, reported on an,applica-
tion for a Historic Preservation Grant in the amount of $42,500 for repairs ,to the
Courthouse.
Conun. Williams moved, seconded by Conun. Wright, to authorize filing the application.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams,' WRight and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 7, 1977 (CONTINUED)
BUDGET TRANSFER - SOCIAL SERVICES
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve transferring the sum of
$447 from Salaries, Acct. #41 609 04, to Capital Outlay - Equipment, Acct. #41 609 74, for
additional funds to purchase 6 five-drawer file cabinets in the Social Services Department.
Upon vote, the motion carried as~follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO SIGN DEED ,CONVEYING AIRPORT PROPERTY 0
Conun. Gottovi moved, seconded by Conun. Wright, to adopt a resolution authorizing the
Chairman to sign a deed conveying a portion of Airport Property formerly a part;of the
Air Force Base to the United State-s of America. Upon vote, the motion carried -as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Camm. Alper
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 47.
MEETING TO DISCUSS ARCHITECT ON NOVEMBER 8
County Manager Eller reminded the Commissioners of the meeting on November 8 at
8:30 a. m. to discuss Architects for the Library.
MEETING TO DISCUSS 208 PLAN
County Manager Eller also reminded the commissioners of the meeting on November 9
at 7: 00 p" m. with representatives of the 'Department of Natural Resources and Conununity
Development concerning the 208 Water Quality Plan.
LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT FOR ADULT DAY CARE CONCEPT
Chm. O'Shields had received a request from the Community Development Committee for
a letter of endorsement for Adult Day Care Facilities.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, to write the letter of endorsement
as requested for the Adult Day Care co~cept.
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Comm. Wright requested that the motion be amended to include that the letter be
addressed liTo Whom It May Concernll.
The amendment was accepted and upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, that the meeting be recessed to
Executive Session for discussion of land acquisition. Upon vote, the motion carried as
follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 1:05 o'clock p. m.
COMM. GOTTOVI LEFT THE MEETING AT 1:07 O'CLOCK P. M. AND WAS ABSENT UNTIL TilE MEETING
RECESSED ON NOVEMBER 7.
Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 1:08 o'clock p. m.
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BUDGET TRANSFER - ENGINEERING
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, approval of the transfer of
$500 from contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Professional Services, Acct. #11 540 04,
in the Engineering Budget to provide funds for soil borings. Upon vote, the motion
carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Conun. Alper and Gottovi
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RECESS
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. wright, to recess the meeting until 8:30
a. m. on November 8., Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: COmm. Williams, wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: COmm. Alper and Gottovi
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting at 1:10 o'clock p. m.
CONTINUATION OF MEETING ON NOVEMBER 8, 1977'
Chm. O'Shields called the meeting back to order at ,8:30 o'clock a. m. on November 8,
1977, to discuss selection of an architect for the Library Project.
The following persons were also 'present:
Miss Katherine Howell, Librarian
Mrs. Trudy Van Luyn, Library Advisory Board
Mr. Joe Holman, Library Advisory Board
Mrs. Gorda Singletary, Friends of the Library
Mrs. Ann Wilkinson, Library Advisory Board
Mr. Lee Shelton, Library Advisory Board
Dr. Jim Hundley, Library Advisory Board
SELECTION OF ARCHITECT FOR LIBRARY
The Commissioners and others present discussed the ,presentations made by the
architects who were interested in the Library project and ,the comments that had been
received from the various references furnished by the architect.
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 9:13 o'clock a. m. until
9:23 o'clock a. m.
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 9:25 o'clock a. m. until
9:30 o'clock a. m.
SELECTION OF ARCHITECT (CONTINUED)
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that Jefferies and Faris be the
Architects for the Library project.
County Manager Eller suggested that a committee be formed to negotiate the contract
to make sure that it covered all necessary points.
Upon vote, Conun. Gottovi's motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon
vote, the notion carried as follows:
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Voting Aye: Carom. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. a'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 10:10 o'clock a. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Brown (Rusmisell)
Clerk to the Board
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