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1981-01-05 Regular Meeting o o o MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15', 1980 (CONTINUED) 737 ADJOURNMENT I Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, that the meeting be I . adjourned. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. I Comm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 1:40 o'clock p.m. I Respectfully submitted, ~ ,,6. /1<< Q ~~C; ""dL Alyce B. Rusmisell Clerk to the Board MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 5, 1981 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, January 5, 1981, at, 7:00 o'clock pm in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present were Commissioners Howard L. Armistead, Jr.; Donald P. Blake; Karen E; Gottovi; Chairman Claud O'Shields, Jr.; County Manager George F. Cooper; County Attorney James C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. Comm. Jonathan Barfield arrived late and was pres~nt for the rest of the meeting. No members were absent. Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order and offered the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING, DECEMBER 8, 1980, AND REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 1980. Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, that the Minutes of the Special Meeting of December 8, 1980, be approved as presented. Upon vote, the motion carried AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Absent: Comm. Armistead, Blake, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields Comm. Barfield Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 15, 1980, be approved as presented. Upon vote, the motion carried AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Absent: Comm. Armistead, Blake, Gottovi, and Chm. O'Shields Comm. Barfield APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, the following Consent Agenda items were approved by the following vote: Voting Aye: Absent: Comm. Armistead, Blake, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields Comm. Barfield , , FLEMINGTON WATER SYSTEM EASEMENTS The Chairman was authorized to execute the Easements between the County and the residents in Flemington for connection'of the individual homes to the Flemington Water System. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY The following bids were received for Aerial Photography and Mapping Services for the County. Vendor Continental Aerial Surveys, Inc. Landmark Engineering Co., Inc. Cardan Mapping Systems, Corp! Utility Data Corp. ! Abrams Aerial Survey Corp. Main Piedmont Aerial Surveys Kucera & Assoc. Addendum No Bid $74,800.00 $22,159.40 $16,047.00 No Bid $30,000.00 $38,964.00 $18,520.00 Grand Total $5,577.50 $5,580.00 $5,554.35 $10',160'.00, $6,895.00 $9,800.00 $6,584.60 $5,150.00 , The bid was awarded to the low ~idder~ Kuclr~ a~g A8~ociates, Inc. of Mentor Ohio and Atlanta, Georgia,:/6R tgE~~gn~~t~on at fR~ rlanning Director with the work to be done sometime during the last three weeks of Feb~uary and delivery of the photographs and enlargements following in 60 days. 738 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 5, 1981 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) QUITCLAIM DEED FOR COUNTY'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY FOR REHABILITATION A Quitclaim deed was authorized to the City of Wilmington for New Hanover County's interest in a parcel of property located at 709 Red Cross Street. The property was to be rehabilitated with Community Development Block Grant and CETA funds making the proceeds from the resale ineligible for distrib- ution between the governing bodies. REJECTION OF BID RECEIVED ON INDUSTRIAL TYPE TRACTOR FOR AIRPORT On recommendation from the Airport Manager, the bid received from Cottle Equipment Company for an industrial type tractor to be used with the 0 heavy duty rotary mower purchased for the Airport was rejected and a rebid on the equipment after the Airport had received additional inform- . ation and review of specifications from the State Purchasing Department was authorized. CONTRACT FOR MOVING LIBRARY CONTENTS At the meeting on November 17, the Commissioners awarded the bid for moving the Library contents to the new Library to Cardinal Moving and Storage, Inc. The Chairman was authorized to execute the Contract with that company to perform the work. RESOLUTIONS REQUESTING ADDITIONS TO STATE SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM SR-2 Resolutions were adopted requesting the addition of the following roads to the State Secondary Road System: Buckner Dr., Pettigrew Dr;, Early Dr., and Semmes Dr. in Pine Valley Estates Subdivision (Div. File #320-N) Brighton Rd., Horndale Dr., and Cornwall Ct., Waterford Sub- division (Div. File #422-N) Southgate Road and Hollins Road, Southgate Subdivision (Div. File #426-N) Copies of the Resolutions are on file in the Clerk's office. o BUDGET AMENDMENT - TAX OFFICE/DATA PROCESSING The following amendment in the Tax Office/Data Processing budget to consolidate rentals for CRT's in County Offices and any other Dat~ Processing Equipment: Debit - Acct. #11 450 22, Equipment Rent Acct. #11 450 74, Capital Outlay $5,800 3,980 Credit - Acct. #11 441 22, Equipment Rent Acct. #11 441 74, Capital Outlay $5,800 3,980 BUDGET AMENDMENT - ENGINEERING The following amendment in the Engineering budget to cover expenses of the Blue Clay Road Landfill Site: Debit - Acct. flll 445 59, Landfill Contingencies $87,089 Acct. #11 335 00, Miscellaneous Revenue (City of Wilmington) 15,000 Credit - Acct. #11 537 04, Professional Services $102,089 BUDGET AMENDMENT - FLEMINGTON PROJECT The following amendment in the budget for the Flemington Water System Project to transfer the County portion not transferred in 1979/80: Debit - Acct. #11 299 00,' Unappropriated Fund Balance Credit - Acct. #11 663 94, Transfer to Flemington $48,500 $48,500 o BUDGET AMENDMENT - FLEMINGTON WATER SYSTEM The following amendment in the budget for the Flemington Water System to readjust the Capital Project Account to reflect the costs of individual connections and individual payments: Debit - Acct. #89 575 70, Construction Costs Credit - Acct. #89 575 76, Contingencies $ 5,500 5,500 739 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 5, ,1981 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) I BUDGET AMENDMENT - FLEMINGTON WATER SYSTEM (CONTINUED) Debit - Acct. 1189 575 76, Contingencies $15,986 Ace):. /111 445 61, Cohtingencies 3,483 Credit - Acct. //89 575 73, Home Owners Service Fees $11,400 Acct. //89 575 70, Construction Costs 8,069 Debit - Acct. #89 397 11, Transfer from General $ 3,483 0 Credit - Acct. //11 663 89, Transfer to Flemington $ 3,483 BUDGET AMENDMENT - HOSPITAL EXPANSION CAPITAL PROJECT The following amendment in the Hospital Expansion Capital Project to cover Change Order G-lll which increased the general contract by $12,706. Debit - Acct. //78 575 76, Contingencies - Hospital Project $12,706 Credit - Acct. #68 575 70, General Contractor $12,706 BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT The following amendment in the Health Department budget to transfer salaries for a male R. N. and a male Home Health Aide from the Salaries Account to the Professional Services Account since they are under Contract with the Home Health Program and are paid on a fee per visit basis: Debit - Acct. #44 590 02, Salaries Credit - Acct. #44 596 04, Professional Services $ 5,040 $ 5,040 BUDGET AMENDMENT - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT I The following amendment in the Property Management budget was approved by the County Manager and reported to the Commissioners for entry into thel record. This budget amendment was necessary to cover the cost of gas and replacement of engine in the Flemington water truck: ' ~ o Debit - Acct. #11 445 61, Contingencies Credit - Acct. #11 535 17, M & R - Autos & Trucks Acct. #11 535 31, Automobile Supplies $ 2, 194 $ 1,394 800 REQUEST FOR ITEMS TO 'llE'DELETEDFROM AGENDA - Chm. O'Shields announced that requests had 'been received for postponement to later meetings Item #5, Public Hearing to consider a request to rezone prop- erty oncthe east side of Avery Drive from R-15 to R-I0, and Item #16, Donation of property to be included in Arrowhead Park, in case there was anyone present to comment on either of those items. PUBLIC HEARING Notice had been given that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners would hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 pm in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina, to consider the following: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 2.6 ACRES) LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF AVERY DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET EAST OF BRADLEY DRIVE TERMINUS, FROM R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO AN.',R-IO (RESIDENTIAL) :DISTRICT. This item had been continued from the meetings of November 3 and December 1, 1980. o At the request of the petitioner, Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to continue this public hearing until the first meeting in February with the provision that this would be the last postponement the Board would consider. Upon vote, the motion carried AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Absent: Comm. Armistead, Blake, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields Comm. Barfield I I PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 150 ACRES) LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH KERRIAVENUE AT THE INTERSECTION WITH SMITH CREEK FROM AN AI (AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT TO AN R-I0 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT. Planning Director Dexter Hayes gave the background information on this case and reported that the Planning Board hJd considered this request at its meeting on December 4, 1980, and recommended approval. 740 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 5, 1981 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY ISO ACRES) LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH KERR AVENUE AT THE INTERSECTION WITH SMITH CREEK FROM AN AI (AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT TO AN R-I0 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT. (CONTINUED) Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this rezoning, and Mr. Frank Jackson, Attorney for the petitioner, appeared to re~ c, quest approval and answer questions from the Commissioners. Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition, and no one appeared. Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, that the Rezoning be 0 approved and the Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of ,New Hanover Amending the Airport Zoning Map of New Hanover County, North Carolina, Adopted October 7, 1976~' be adopted. Upon vote, the motion carried AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Absent: Comm. Armistead, Blake, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields Comm. Barfield A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in Zoning Ordinance Book I Section 9A, Page 22. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDING ARTICLE VII, PROVISIONS FOR USES ALLOWED AS SPECIAL USES, AND AMENDING THE LIST OF PERMITTED USES IN VARIOUS ZONING DISTRICTS. Planning Director Dexter Hayes gave the background information on this case and stated that these staff recommendations came about after the Commissioners meeting on November 3 when the Commissioners enacted a moratorium on the issuance of Special Use Permits until such time as the Planning Staff could come up with some recommended changes to the Zoning Ordinan~e addressing how special land uses could be regulated in the County. The Planning staff had revised the table of permitted uses which would reduce the number of Special Use,Permits that would be required. Mr. Hayes also reported that the nomenclature had been ,revised to,. hopefully, make it easier for the building inspectors to make interpretations in regards to how a particular piece of property could be used. He stated that the Planning Board had reviewed, the 0 amendment at their regular meeting and at a Special Meeting on December 17 and recommended approval. COMM.BARFIELD ARRIVED AT 7:21 O'CLOCK PM AND WAS PRESENT FOR THE REST OF THE MEETING. Mr. Ted Sampley commented. Comm. Gottovi MOVED to approve the Zoning Ordinance text amendment as gone over by the Department and the Planning Board with the exceptions the Commissioners had gone through to be brought back - with further recommend- ations on the mobile homes, etc. Comm. Gottovi restated her MOTION, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to approve the text amendments as presented from the Planning Department and Planning Board with the exception of the changes to the Metal Fabrication business and the Entertainment Establishments (Bars, cabarets, discos) and adopt the Ordinance entitled "An ORdinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the Zoning Ordinance of New Hanover County, North Carolina, Adopted October 6, 1969" and to continue further consideration of the mobile home and duplex permits until the first meeting in April. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in Exhibit Book VIII, Page 29. o BREAK, Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 8:25 o'clock pm until 8:40 o'clock pm. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO CLOSE A PORTION OF WOOD DALE DRIVE BE- GINNING AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH PINE HILLS DRIVE AND EXTENDING NORTHWARD APPROXIMATELY 170 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH RIEGEL ROAD At their meeting on December 1, 1980, the Commissioners had considered this matter and adopted a Resolution of Intent to close a portion of Wood Dale Drive, said Resolution calling for a public hearing to be held on January 5, 1981, to o o o 741 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 5, 1981 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO CLOSE A PORTION, OF WOOD DALE DRIVE BEGINNING AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH PINE HILLS DRIVE AND EXTENDING NORTHWARD APPROXIMATELY 170 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH RIEGEL ROAD (CONTINUED) hear all persons on the question of whether or not the closing would be detri- mental to the public interest or property rights of any individual. The Resolution was published once a week for four successive weeks pursuant to G. S. 153A-241. County Attorney Fox commented that he had discussed this matter with the Attorney General's Office and the Institute of Government and stated that the Commissioners' power td close was limited to public roads, and since that portion of Wood Dale Drive had not been accepted by the State as a public road, it was his opinion that the Commissioners did not have the authority to take action in regard to closing it. He stated that the Commissioners could enact an Ordinance giving the County authority to close streets offered for dedication but not accepted by a public authority provided such closure would not deprive the property owner of access to his property. The following persons commented: Mr. Ken Toussaint, a neighboring property owner l Dr. William Wagoner, Chancellor, UNC-W Mr. Carlton Rowe Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, to instruct Attorney to prepare an Ordinance to proceed with closing the road. the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. the County Upon vote, PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE NAMING OF STATE ROAD 2133 IN CAPE FEAR TOWNSHIP AS TERMINAL ROAD NORTH AND STATE ROAD 2134 IN CAPE FEAR TOWNSHIP AS TERMINALj ROAD SOUTH I Planning Director Dexter Hayes gave the background information on this case and reported that the Planning Board recommended approval. All owners of pr~perty adjacent to the roads requested had received notices of the hearing and the riotice had been prominently posted in at least 3 locations along the road 10 days prior to the public hearing. Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, the names were approved, and the following Ordinances naming Terminal Road North and Terminal Road South as recommended by the Planning Board were UNANIMOUSLY adopted: It appearing to the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County that consideration has been given to the naming of $tate Road 2133 recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds (Map Book 1,'Page 109); running from U. S. Highway 421 east and south approximately .18 mile to its southern terminus and it further appearing that a public hearing was held on the fifth day of January, 1981, at which time all persons were heard on the question of whether or not the naming would be in the public interest, and it further appearing that notice of said hearing was transmitted to all adjacent property owners and prominently posted in at least,three (3) locations along said road, and the Board of County Commissioners is of the opinion that said public road in New Hanover County should be named and the naming of same is in the public interest, the description of which is delineated on the attached exhibit. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED AND DECREED that the above described road is hereby named Terminal Road North. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this ordinance be recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, and that notice of this action taken by the Board of County Commissioners be transmitted to the postmaster having jurisdiction over the road, the North Carolina Board of Transportation and to any city within five (5) miles of said road in accordance with N. C. General Statute 153A-240. This the 5th day of January, 1981. 742 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 5, 1981 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE NAMING OF STATE ROAD 2133 IN CAPE FEAR TOWNSHIP AS TERMINAL ROAD NORTH AND STATE ROAD 2134 IN CAPE FEAR TOWNSHIP AS TERMINAL ROAD SOUTH (CONTINUED) It appearing to the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County that consideration has been given to the naming of State Road 2134, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds (Map Book 1, Page 110); running from U. S. Highway 421 east and north approximately .24 mile to its northern terminus and it further appearing that a public hearing was held on the fifth day of January, 1981, at which time all persons were heard on the question of whether or not the naming would be in the public interest, and it further appearing that 0 notice of said hearing was transmitted to all adjacent property owners and prominently posted in at least three (3) locations along said road, and the Board of County Commissioners is of the opinion that said public road in New Hanover County should be named and the naming of same is in the public interest, the description of which is delineated on the attached exhibit. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED AND DECREED that the above described road is hereby named Terminal Road South. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this ordinance be recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North: Carolina, and that notice of the action taken by the Board of County Commissioners be transmitted'to the postmaster having jurisdiction over the road, the North Carolina Board of Transportation and to any city within five (5) miles of said road in accordance with,N. C. General Statute 153A-240. This the 5th day of January, 1981. JOINT MEETING WITH AIRPORT COMMISSION AND PRESENTATION OF INDUSTRIAL AIRPARK STUDY Comm. Armistead introduced the following Airport Commission members that were present: Mr. Jack Ross Mr. Lawrence Murray Mr. Ben Kennedy Mr. Paul Gregory o Airport Manager R. C. Shackelford, Jr., gave the background information and introduced Mr. Bandy of G. R. Bandy & Associates, the consulting firm that had been retained to do the Airport Industrial Airpark Study. Mr. Bandy outlined the recommendations contained in the Airpark Study prepared by his firm and answered questions from the Commissioners. A copy of the Study 'is on file in the County Manager's Office. BREAK Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 10:05 o'clock pm until 10:23 o'clock pm. WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE EMS BILLS Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, 4 pages totalling $816.67, $355.00, $332.50 and $660.00 of uncollectible Emergency Medical Service bills were UNANIMOUSLY approved. A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book VIII, Page 30. REDUCTION IN RETAINAGE ON LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Mr. John R. Jefferies, Architect for the Library Construction Project, appeared before the Board to explain and answer questions on the General Contractor's request for a reduction in his retainage from 10% to 5% since' the project was more than 50% completed and recommended approval of the reduction. o Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to approve the request of T. A. Nye & Sons, General Contractor for the Library Construction project, to reduce their retainage from 10% to 5% since the project was more than 50% completed as recommended by the Architect. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. LIBRARY LANDSCAPING CONTRACT Mr. John R. Jefferies, Architect for the Library Construction project, explained that the scope of the landscaping work and the contract amount had been reduced down to the not to exceed figure of $10,000 as directed by the Commissioners on December 15, 1980. o o o 1",'.-'- n 743 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 5, 1981 (CONTINUED) LIBRARY LANDSCAPING CONTRACT (CONTINUED) Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to approve the contract as renegotiated and authorize execution by the Chairman. Upon vote, the motion carried AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: '_c_:Voting Noe: Comm. Barfield, Blake, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields Comm. Armistead OPENING CEREMONIES FOR NEW LIBRARY BUILDING Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, that the Library Advisory Board be asked to plan and coordinate the opening ceremonies for the new Library when it was completed and approach the Commissioners with a proposal as to what they need to do it with. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT POSITION REQUEST Capt. Evans of the Sheriff's Department appeared before the Board to answer questions on the request for two additional telecommunicator I positions for the Sheriff's Department. Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, the Sheriff's Department request for two additional telecommunicator I positions to staff the rescue squad/ambulance dispatch system were UNANIMOUSLY approved. JAIL HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROGRAM Sheriff T. A. Radewicz; Capt. R. E. Spell, Chief Jailer; and Mr. James Brown, Health Director, appeared before the Board to explain and answer questions from the Commissioners on the proposed Jail Health Care Services Program. Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to approve the Agreement between the Sheriff of New Hanover County and the New Hanover County Board of Health for operation -of the Jail Health Care Services Program; to approve thJ following budget for the program; to establish a Physician Extender II position, Grade 72, for 13 pay periods; and authorize the necessary transfer of existiJg professional services and operating expense funds in the Sheriff's budget to 'the Jail Health Services budget and that records be kept in cases taken care of by FNP and funds saved by program as opposed to present methods of treatment. "Upon vote; the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. Debit - Acct. I/U 445 61, Contingencies $16,517 Acct. 1/11 520 04, Salaries 19,000 Acct. 1/11 520 33, Supplies and materials 4,130 Credit - Acct. 1/44 613 02, Salaries $ 9,187 Acct. 1/44 613 04, Professional Services 23,342 Acct. 1/44 613 OS, FICA 611 Acct. 1/44 613 06, Group Insurance 210 Acct. 1/44 613 07, Retirement 731 Acct. 1/44 613 10, Auto Allowance 156 Acct. 1/44 613 12, Printing 200 Acct. 1/44 613 14, Travel 310 Acct. 1/44 613 16, Maintenance/Repair Equipment 100 Acct. 1/44 613 22, Equipment Rental 30 Acct. 1/44 613 33, Supplies and Materials 4,381 Acct. 1/44 613 49, Reference Materials 31 Acct. 1/44 613 SO, Library Books, Periodicals 58 Acct. 1/44 613 54, Insurance/Bonds 300 HEALTH EDUCATION RISK REDUCTION GRANT Mr. James Brown, Health Director, explained that"the Health Department had received a Health Education Risk Reduction Grant to deal with smoking, alcohol and drugs with the program to run from December 1, 1980 through June 30, 1981, and no County funds would be involved. He also stated that personnel hired for this program would be notified, in writing, that their positions would be 'terminated should these funds not be renewed. Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to establish the following proposed budget for the Risk ReductionlProgram; to establish the positions of Health Educator II, Grade 67, Health Educator I, Grade 63, Clerk-Typist IV, Grade 59, and Community Health Assistant, Grade 54. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. 744 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 5, 1981 (CONTINUED) HEALTH EDUCATION RISK REDUCTION GRANT (CONTINUED) Debit - Acct. 1/44 368 22, Revenue $53,217 Credit - Acct. 1/44 612 02, Salary $35,385 Acct. 1/44 612 OS, FICA 2,357 Acct. 1/44 612 06, Group Insurance 980 Acct. 1/44 612 07, Retirement 2,817 Acct. 1/44 612 10, Auto Allowance 3,128 Acct. 1/44 612 11, Telephone and Postage 1,000 Acct. 1/44 612 12, Printing :2,500 Acct. 1/44 612 14, Travel 400 0 Acct. 1/44 612 33, Suppiies & Materials 3,200 Acct. 1/44 612 49, Reference Material 300 Acct. 1/44 612 51, Audio Visual 800 Acct. #44 612 54, Insurance and Bonds 350 VARIANCE FROM BILLBOARD MORATORIUM Capt. Frank Conlon, Director of the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial, appeared before the Board to request approval for relocation of an existing billboard due to the lease being cancelled on the property the present billboard is located. At their meeting on November 3, 1980, the Commissioners had placed a 6 month moratorium on the construction of bill- boards in the County pending the establishment of new regulations on bill- boards. Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, that the Battleship Commission be allowed to replace their sign at the location they had asked for. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. DRAINAGE SYSTEM PROPOSAL Dr. William Eakins, of the Board of Health, appeared before the Board to expiain his proposal for a drainage maintenance system for New Hanover County and to update the Commissioners with regard to the necessity for such a system. He requested that the Commissioners set up a committee to study alternatives for a drainage system in the County as outlined in a proposal prepared by the Planning Department. Comm. Gottovi MOVED to establish the Committee as suggested by Mr. Silliman of the Planning Staff and endorsed by Dr. Eakins and add a rep- resentative from NRCD instead of CAMA. o Mr. Silliman of the Planning staff commented. Comm. Gottovi restated her MOTION to appoint the committee as suggested and increase the scope of the committee's purpose to consider other alternatives. Comm. Blake stated that it was his understanding that each of the organizations suggested were to appoint a member with the Planning Department acting as the Lead Agency to convene the meeting and SECONDED Comm. Gottovi's motion. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT NUCLEAR PLANT EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Col. Ben Washburn, Civil Preparedness Coordinator, briefed the Commissioners on the Emergency Response Plan for the Carolina Power & Light Company Nuclear Plant as required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. RESOLUTION ENDORSING CAROLINA BEACH ASSISTANCE FOR BEACH EROSION Mr. Ted Seawell, Mayor of Carolina Beach, appeared before the Board to request a Resolution of support in their efforts to obtain emergency assistance to protect the citizens and property of the Town of Carolina Beach from further 0 damage due to beach erosion. Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, to adopt at this point and look at other things as they come along. following Resolution was UNANIMOUSLY adopted: this Resolution Upon vote, the o 0' 0' 745 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 5, 1981 (CONTINUED) , RESOLUTION ENDORSING CAROLINA BEACH ASSISTANCE FOR BEACH EROSION (CONTINUED) I WHEREAS, the Town of Carolina Beach, North Carolina, a municipality within New Hanover County, is experiencing serious beach erosion that has caused significant property damage and ~oses a further threat to lives, property and public utilities, and WHEREAS, the County of New Hanover has previously pledged financial support for a major berm and dune restoration project at Carolina Beach, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover pledges its support to the Town of Carolina Beach in its efforts to obtain under Public Law 99 from the United, States Army Corps of Engineers, immediate, emergency assistance to protect the citizens and property of the Town of Carolina Beach from further damage due to beach --erosion. Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of New Hanover meeting in regular session this 5th day of January, 1981. County Manager Cooper and Mayor Seawell commented further on the proposed project. FUNDING REQUEST FROM SOUTHEASTERN CULTURAL ARTS COALITION Mr. Woody Fullwood, Mr. Alvin Midgette and Mrs. Norma Cru~, members of the Southeastern Cultural Arts Coalition, appeared before the Board to request funding in the amount of $8,000 from the County to assist in bringing the Tony Nominated Broadway Play "Home" to Wilmington. The play was written by Burgaw, NC native, Samm-Att Williams. Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to postpone discussion on this request to the first meeting in February to give them a chance to talk to the other two governing bodies to see what they can do. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION ON ORDINANCE REGULATING DEALERS IN PRECIOUS METALS AND JEWELS County Attorney Fox pointed out some changes that needed to be made in the reference numbers in the copy of the proposed Ordinance that had been sent to the Commissioners. Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, that the proposed Ordinance go to the Sheriff for his comments and that it be put back on the next Agenda for consideration. The following persons commented on the proposed Ordinance: Mr. Charles Eyre Mr. Lynn Clark Upon vote, Comm. Armistead's motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COUNTY MANAGER AND GENERAL PUBLIC REMINDER OF MEETING WITH BOARD OF EDUCATION Chm. O'Shields'reminded the Commissioners of an invitation to a meeting with the Board of Education on January 16, 1981, at 7:30 AM. SPECIAL MEETING SET WITH JUDICIAL BLDG. ARCHITECTS AND SOLID WASTE CONSULTANTS On recommendation of the County, Manager, a Special Meeting was set for Thursday, January 15 at 1:00 o'clock pm to have a work session with the architects for the proposed Judic~al Building and to receive a report on solid waste alternatives from ~ost, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan, con- sulting engineers. I DISCUSSION ON BUDGET PREPARATION ~ROCESS The County Manager asked the Comm~ssioners to advise him of any specific things they would like to be put fn'the budget for the next fiscal year and any suggested methods for strdamlining and shortening the process. I 746 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 5, 1981 (CONTINUED) ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COUNTY MANAGER, AND GENERAL PUBLIC (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION ON NEW CHAIRS FOR ASSEMBLY ROOM The Commissioners and County Manager discussed the possibility of ordering new chairs for the Assembly Room to be used by the Commissioners and staff during meetings. Four styles had been selected for consideration. DISCUSSION ON STATUS OF FLEMINGTON WATER SYSTEM Mr. Walter Yates commented on the location of a fireplug in the Flemington area. Mr. Wilber Jordan commented. o The County Manager reported on the status of the Flemington Water System. STATUS OF REQUEST FOR TAX RELIEF Mr. Wilber Jordan requested information on his request for tax relief under the Senior Citizens Exemption and was advised that the Commission had no authority to grant relief since the request was not filed during the time required by law. EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session to discuss legal matters. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 12:54 o'clock am on January 6, 1981. Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 1:40 o'clock am on January 6, 1981. DISCUSSION ON EPA WORKSHOP ON RESOURCE RECOVERY County Manager Cooper reported that he had made arrangements for the EPA " L to conduct a workshop on resource recovery in New Hanover County similar 0 to the one attended earlier by some of the Commissioners and staff in Providence, Rhode Island. It was agreed to have a two-day workshop scheduled during the week of February 16, 1981. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF NEW CHAIRS Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to order 7 of the chairs marked 1/4 for the Assembly Room. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, that the meeting be ad- journed. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 1:54 o'clock am January 6, 1981. Respectfully submitted, ~~-6,~~ Alyce B. Rusmisell Clerk to the Board ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on Thursday, January 8, 1981, at 2:00 o'clock pm in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina. o MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JANUARY 8, 1981 Members present were Commissioners Donald P. Blake; Karen E. Gottovi; Chairman Claud O'Shields, Jr.; County Manager George F. Cooper; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. Comm. Barfield arrived late and was present for the rest of the meeting and Comm. Armistead was absent. Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order and stated that the Special Meeting had been called to have a work session with Henry von Oesen & Associates, Consulting Engineers, on the proposed Countywide Water and Sewer System and take any action necessary in regard to the proposed system.