1977-11-21 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1977
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of', Commissioners met in Regular Session on M::>nday,
November 21, 1977, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County
Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were Oommissioners.Kare~ E. Gottovi; Ellen C. Williams; Chairman
Claud O'Shields, Jr., County Manager Dan''w. EJ:ler,; Counby Attorney James C. Fox, and
Clerk to the:Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. Commissioner-':George E. Alper was absent and
Commissioner Vivian S. wright arrived late.
Chrn. O'Shields called the meeting to order.
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Rev. M. E. Gibson of Long Leaf Baptist Church offered the invocation.
CHANGE OF NAME OF CLERK TO THE BOARD
The Clerk to the Board reported for the record the change of her name to Alyce B.
Rusmi sell.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7, 1977
Cornrn. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of November 7, 1977, be approved as presented. Upon vote, the motion carried
as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams and Chrn. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper and Wright
PUBLIC HEARING - CLOSING OF MONROE AVENUE, FRANKLIN STREET AND PORTION. OF MAGNOLIA DRIVE
Notice had been given that the Commissioners would hold a public hearing on the
proposed closing of Monroe Avenue, Franklin Street ,and portion of Magnolia Drive lying
East of U. S. 421 in Federal Point Township.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had con-
sidered this request and both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommended
that the street be 'closed, and he also reported that the Commissioners had adopted a 0
Resolution of intent to close at the meeting of October 17. Mr. Fender reported" that
the Town of Carolina Beach concurred in this recommendation as it was in the one' mile
extraterritorial jurisdiction of the town.
Chm. 'O'Shie;!:d,s asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to or in
favor of this street closing, and Mr. Joe Kelly, the petitioner, appeared to request
approval.
Comm. williams moved, seconded by COmm. Gottovi, the adoption of~the Order closing
all of Monroe Avenue, Franklin Street and that portion of Magnolia Drive lying East of
U. S. Highway #421. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shiel,ds
Absent: Comm. Alper and Wright
A copy of the Order is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 48.
PUBLIC HEARING - "NO WAKE" ZONE
Notice had been given that the Commissioners would hold a public hearing on the
establishment of a "no wake" zone in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway from a point
950 feet north of Whiskey Creek to a point 950 feet south of Whiskey Creek.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this request
and Mr. Ed Lowe, the petitioner, appeared to request approval.
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Chm. O'Shields read portions of a letter that had been received from the Corps of
Engineers stating that they would not be able to approve a "no wake" zone in the
Intracoastal Waterway.
Mr. Robert pierce also appeared before the Board to speak in favor of the establish-
ment of the "no wake" zone.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to table action on this request
until the first meeting in December. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: COmm. Gottovi, Williams, and Chrn. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper and Wright
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1977 ,(CONTINUED)
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) .
This item was continued from the meeting of November, 7, to allow the Airport
Commission to h~ve same input in the recommendation.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the,Pl~nning Staff had recommended
denial and the Planning Commission, at its meeting in October, recommended approval.
Mr. W. E. Edwards, Chairman of the Airport Commission, appeared before the Board
to give the opinions of the Airport Commission and Staff ,that ,the area not be rezoned
and that the County not purchase the property in question.
Ms. Caroline Struthers, representing the petitioners, and Mr. Jonah Russ, the
petitioner, appeared before the Board to request approval of the rezoning.
Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the request for the rezoning
be denied and that the County get in touch with Mrs. Gertrude Williams and negotiate
for the possible purchase of that tract of land by the County and giving Mrs. Williams
a lifetime right to the property. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper and Wright
FUNDING FOR HOGGARD HIGH SCHOOL BAND TO GO TO MEXICO'
Mr. William C. Taylor appeared before the Board to request 'support in the amount
of $650 to enable the Hoggard High School Band to attend the 7th Invitational Mexican
Band Festival and Evaluation in Mexico City.
Comm. GOttovi moved to approve the request for $650 to help the John T. Hoggard
High School Symphonic Band get to Mexico City.
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Comm. Williams made a substitute motion that the Board wait until at least March
before a commitment was made to give them time to see what they had done and could do
for themselves.
Chm. O'Shields seconded Comm. Gottovi's motion which was amended to include trans-
ferring $650 from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Contributions to Other Agencies,
Acct. #11 660 93, and pay to John T. Hoggard Band Boosters. Upon vote, the motion carried
as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi and Chrn. O'Shields
lToting Noe: Connn. williams
Absent: Comm. Alper and Wright
BREAK
Chrn. O'Shie~ds recessed the meeting for a break from 10:OB o'clock a. m. until
10:22 o'clock a. m.
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COMM. WRIGHT ARRIVED AT 10:22 O'CLOCK A. M.
DREDGING FOR COAST GUARD CUTTER NORTHWINDS
"'Mr. George W. Jones, Jr. of the Committee of 100, appeared before the Board to
request funds for the dredging necessary at the Coast Guard Dock to enable the docking
of the Coast Guard Cutter Northwinds.
COunty Attorney Fox commented on the liability of the County in this matter.
Chrn. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to make up to $15,000 available
to the Committee of 100,as a donation earmarked specifically for that work and that
the funds be transferred from COntingencies, Acct. #11 445'61, to Contributions to
Other Agencies, Acct. #11 660 93, and that no expenditure be made until such time as
the details were'worked out that the dredging would be done and a contract signed.
Upon vote, the motion'carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright
Absent: Comm. Alper
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1977 (CONTINUED)
DREDGING FOR COAST GUARD CUTTER NORTHWINDS (CONTINUED)
Comm. Wright stated that she was glad the Cutter was coming, but requested that the
record show her reason for voting "noe" was because apparently the promise- was made some
months ago that the dredging would be done., that the Commission was not aware of it until
2 weeks ago and she felt the County should 'hot, be'obligated by other people.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH JEFFERIES AND FARIS FOR LIBRARY
The Commissioners had been furnished ,copies of the Contract with Jefferies and Faris
for Architectural services for the Library.
County Manager Eller explained the contract and.recommendedthat the Board choose a 0
coromittee for overseeing the site selection and construction of the Library.
Mr. John Jefferies, Architect, and Miss Katherine Howell, Librarian, offered their
Cammen ts.
Comm. Wright moved that County Manager Dan Eller be named as the contact person to
deal with the architects for this Board and that he form a committee composed of
whatever County people he felt necessary plus 3 members of the Library Advisory Board.
Comm. Gottovi requested that 1 person from the Friends of the Library be added to
that commi ttee .
Comm. Williams requested that a Commissioner be on the committee.
Chrn. O'Shields suggested the committee be.composed of 3 Library Board members, 1
Friends of the Library member and 1 County Commissioner.
Comm. Wright withdrew her motion.
Chrn. O'Shields moved to have the Committee composed of 3 Library Board members,
1 member of the Friends of the Library and 1 County Commissioner with County Manager Eller
as the contact person plus whatever staff he felt necessary. Upon vote, the motion
carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chrn. O'Shields
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Absent:
Comm. Alper
Comm; Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the contract with
Jefferies and Faris for Architectural Services on the new Library. Upon vote, the
motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Corom. Alper
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
AWARD OF BIDS - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
This item had been tabled from the meeting of November 7 to obtain more information.
The Commissioners had been furnished information on the comparative costs of maintenance
of the Sheriff's Department vehicles for the past 2 years ,and a copy of the tabulation of
bids received on new vehicles.
Chief Deputy Jesse Blanton of the Sheriff's Department and County Engineer Robert
Williams appeared before the Board to answer 'questions on the cost comparisons.
Mr. Blanton requested that instead of buying 8 cars as originally planned, they 0
would prefer to buy 7 cars and use $7,000 for the purchase of walkie talkies. He also
requested that 6 Plymouths be purchased and 1 Pontiac.
Mr. Arlen DeHart, owner of Port City Chrysler Plymouth, appeared before the Board
to answer questions on his bid.
Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to buy 6 Plyrnouths from Port City
Chrysler-Plymouth, 1 Pontiac from Harris Pontiac and 7 walkie talkies through the
Council of Governments Contract within the budgeted amount and that the Pontiac would
not cost the County any more money than the Plymouths. Upon vote, the motion carried
as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
A copy of the bid tabulation is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 49.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1977 (CONTINUED)
WATER RESOURCES FRAMEWORK
Mr. Don Sherry and Mr. Steve Reed of the Water Resources Planning Section of the
Department of Natural Resources and community' Development appeared before the Board 'to
bring the citizens of New Hanover County up to date on what the Department was doing
in the way of water resources planning., They explained the ,Water Resources Framework
Study for North Carolina'an~ presented a slide program on the study. Comments were
solicited from the Board and from other persons wishing to comment on the study.
REPORT ON STATUS OF 201 FACILITIES PLAN
County Manager Eller gave a report on the status of the 201 Facilities Plan.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to write letters to the Con-
gressional Representatives and ask for assistance in finalizing this Plan. Upon vote,
the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, williams, Wright and Chrn. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
DISCUSSION ON AMENDMENT TO EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL ORDINANCE
County Manager Eller explained the amendment to the Erosion and Sedimentation
Control Ordinance that had been prepared by the County Attorney to clarify the aggre-
gation of properties to determine whether or not a permit for land disturbing activities
was required.
County Attorney Fox and County Eggineer Bob Williams also offered comments on the
arnendmen t.
No action was taken pending further clarification.
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT TO COUNTY BUILDING CODE
The County Engineer and County Manager had requested the County Attorney to prepare
an amendment to the Building Code which would permit the occupancy of buildings even
though full compliance of all codes had not been completed. The Ordinance would
require the building or developer to post a bond to cover the items not in compliance
and would permit the owner to occupy the building while minor corrections were made.
County Manager Eller explained the amendment and County Engineer"Robert Williams
and Chief Building Inspector, Thad Carmichael, appeared to answer questions on the
proposed amendment.
Comm. Wright moved to approve this Ordinance. IDtion died for lack of a second.
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Chrn. O'Shields requested the motion be amended to include a change from 60 to 30
days in the second paragraph and from 180 to 90 days in the third paragraph.
Chm. O'Shields moved, .seconded by Comm. williams, the adoption of "An Ordinance
Amending the New Hanover County Ordinance Providing for the Adoption, Administration
and Enforcement of Regulatory Codes, and specifying Other Duties ,?f Inspection Officials"
with the changes from 60 days to 30 days in the 2nd paragraph and from 180 days to 90
days in the 3rd paragraph., Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Carom.. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. Q.Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
A copy of the Ordinance is contained in the Ordinance Book attached to the Building
Code' Regulations.
TABLING OF ADOPTION OF MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
The Commissioners had received copies of a revised fee schedule for Heating and
Air Conditioning Permits.
County Engineer Robert Williams and Chief Building Inspector Thad Carmichael appeared
before the Board to explain the proposed fee schedule.
Corom. Gottovi moved to approve the proposed, Mechanical Permit Fee Schedule. The
motion died for lack of a second.
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MINUTES _OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1977 (CONTINUED)
MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE (CONTINUED)
Cornm. Williams moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, to table adoption of the proposed
Mechanical Permit Fee Schedule until the first meeting in December. Upon vote, the
motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chrn. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
ADDITION OF SECTION PEACHTREE STREET TO STATE SYSTEM
County Manage ained that when the City of Wilmington annexed a portion of Winter
Park in 1965, a portion of Peachtree Street outside the annexed area was inadvertently
removed from the State System. The State Department of Transportation has requested
the Commissioners to adopt a Resolution (SR-2) requesting the Street be added to the
State System to correct this error.
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Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to ask the State Department of
Transportation to correct its error. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chrn. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
A copy of the SR-2 is on file in the Clerk's Office.
APPROVAL OF LETTER OF INTENT TO FUND RSVP
Mrs. Marcelle Austin, Director of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, appeared
before the Board to request a Letter of Intent to support the RSVP in the coming
Fiscal Year. It was necessary for her to have the letter in order to submit her budget
request to ACTION.
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi,' Williams and Chm. 0' Shields
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Voting Noe: Comm. Wright
Absent: Comm. Alper
BUDGET AMENDMENT - HOSPITAL EXPANSION
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve the following budget
amendment to pay the hospital for interest on their $400,000 Certificate of Deposit:
Debit - Acct. #78 329 00, Interest
Credit - Acct. #78 575 91, Payment to Hospital
$5,634.52
$5,634.52
Upon vote, the rrotion carried as follows:
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Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
BUDGET AMENDMENT - NON-TAX FUND
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of the following budget
amendment to close out the non-tax fund and transfer the balance to the General Fund
Unappropriated Fund Balance as recoromended by the Auditors:
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Non-Tax
Debit - Acct. #16 299 00, Unappropriated Fund Balance
Credit - Acct. #16 575 96, Transfer 'to General FUnd
$6,423.50
$6,423.50
General Fund
Debit - Acct. #11 397 11, Transfer from Non-Tax
,Credit - Acct. #11 29900, Unappropriated Fund Balance
$6,423.50
$6,423.50
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi; Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shie~ds
Absent: Comm. Alper
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1977 (CONTINUED)
BUDGET AMENDMENT - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the following budget amend-
ment to account for revenue received in August of this year from the State as reimburse-
ment for administrative expenses in Social Services incurred in June 1977, as recommended
by the Auditors:
Debit - Acct. #41 350 14, Program Staff - Administration
Credit - Acct. #41 299 00, unappropriated Fund Balance
$116,983.73
$116,983.73
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
BUDGET AMENDMENTS - HEALTH DEPARTMENT - FAMILY PLANNING AND MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH
Cornrn. Williams moved, seconded by Cornrn. Wright approval of the following budget
amendments in the Health Department to reflect a change in the budget that was ap-
proved by the State for Family Planning and to budget for a grant for a High Risk Infant
Identification Program: '
FAMILY PLANNING:
Revenue:
Debit - Acct. #44 368 10, Family Planning
$ 3,216
Expenditures:
Salaries & Wages
Professional Services'
FICA
Group Insurance
Retirement
Supplies and Materials
$ 5,448
(1,800)
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218
372
(1,339)
$ 3, 216
Credit -
Debit
Credit
Credit
Credit
Debit
#44
#44
#44
#44
#44
#44
02,
04,
05,
06,
07,
33,
592
592
592
592
592
592
Acct.
Acct.
Acct.
Acct.
Acct.
Acct.
MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH:
Revenue:
Debit - Acct. #44:';368 11,; Maternal & Child, Health
$20,000
Expenditures:
Credit - Acct. #44 591 02, Salaries & Wages
- Acct. #44 591 05, FICA
- Acct. #44 591 06, Group Insurance.
- Acct. #44 591 07, Retirement
Acct. #44 591 10, Auto Allowance
$15,936
932
'218
1,173
1,741
$20,000
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Cornrn. Gottovi, Will{ams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
DISCUSSION ON ENERGY CONSERVATION GRANT
County Manager E~~er explained that the County was eligible for a grant through the
N. C. Department of Commerce for development of an Energy Conservation Program. He
stated that the funds would be available only for program activities, primarily personnel
and related costs and could not be used for any type of capital outlay.
County Manager Eller agreed to contact Cape Fear Technica~ Institute to see if
they could develop a program for use of these funds.
No action was taken.
APPROVAL OF REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENuE THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 1977
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded -by Comm. Wright, approval of the Report of the Col-
lector of Revenue through October 31, 1977. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Cornrn. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm; O'Shields
Absent: Cornrn. Alper
A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 50.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1977 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Chm. 0' Shields, that the list of Tax Abatements
and Refunds be approved. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams,and Chrn. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright
Absent: Corom. Alper
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A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book V, Page 51.,
DISCUSSION ON FEES CHARGED MUNICIPALITIES FOR TAX SERVICES
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the Board agree for County
Manager Eller to work with Mr. Powell, the Tax Administrator, and go through the agree~
ments with the municipalities within the County to determine the portion of expenses for
each and bring these fees in line with the services provided for tax collections and
bring a recommendation back to the Commissioners. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
REPORT ON MEETING WITH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Comm. Wright reported on the meeting she had attended with the Volunteer Fire
Departments and recommended that instead of requiring a quarterly report from each of
the departments, their annual report be expanded to include how the funds donated by
the County had been used,eas .xhe Departments felt the County had no right to ask how
other funds that were donated had been used.
It was agreed by concensus that the annual report for the Volunteer Fire Depart-
ments would be expanded to include that provision.
DISCUSSION ON LANDING STRIP IN SOUTHERN END OF THE COUNTY
Chrn. O'Shields commented on the State Grant that had been awarded for a landing 0
strip at the southern end of the~unty and stated his concern that he did not want this
to jeopardize any chances the County would have on funding for the Airport. It was sug-
gested that County Manager Eller write the State a letter asking to be kept informed on
the status of this grant.
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR BIKEWAYS
County Manager Eller reported on information received concerning grant funds that
were available for bikeways to be developed on abandoned railroad right-of-ways.
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RECISSION OF ACTION ON CITY/COUNTY PROPERTY TAKEN AT MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7
County Manager Eller reported that Artis Bryant, who was in charge of Project Re-
coup, had asked that the action approving the sale of City/County Property on November 7
be rescinded as some of the people had not ,been given the opportunity to upset bids.
Cornm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that action approving the sale
of City/County Property on November 7, 1977, be rescinded. Upon vote, the motion
carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chrn. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
DISCUSSION ON PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOM
County Manager Eller reported on negotiations for a public address system for the
Assembly Room.
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DISCUSSION ON COMMITTEE FOR INPUT ON TITLE XX PROGRAM
Chm. O'Shields reported on the receipt of a letter from the Department of Human
Resources concerning formation of an Area Planning Advisory Coromittee and a State Plan-
ning Advisory Committee to get input on the Title XX Program. He stated that each County
was requested to nominate someone to serve on the Area Planning Advisory Committee and
that it would be on the agenda for the first meeting in December for discussion.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1977
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that the meeting be recessed to
Executive Session for attorney/client matters, land acquisition discussions and com-
mittee appointments. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Al.per
Chrn. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 1:00 o'clock p. m.
Chrn. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 1:16 o'clock R. m.
APPOINTMENT TO PLUMBING BOARD OF EXAMINERS
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. williams,
to the Plumbing Board of Examiners for a 3-yr. ,term.
follows:
that Mr. H. G. Herring be reappointed
Upon vote, the motion carried as
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. o 'Shields _
Absent: Comm. Alper
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon
vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
Chrn. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 1:18 o'clock,p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 5, 1977
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
December 5, 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. Rusmisell. No members
were absent.
Chrn. O'Shields called the meeting to order.
Comm. ;Vivian S. Wright offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1977
Comm. Wright moved, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 21, 1977,
be approved as presented.
County Manager Eller explained that on Page 137 under "Budget Amendments - Health
Department - Family Planning", the amendment that was subrni tted to the commissioners,
had the debits and credits reversed and they had been corrected in the minutes.
Comm. Williams, seconded Comm. Wright's motion, and upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously.