1978-03-06 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 19,78' (CONTINUED)
COMMISSIONERS TO CONTINUE ON CAPE FEAR COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
By common consent, it was agreed that Chm. O'Shields and Comm. Alper and Williams
would continue to serve as the commission representatives on the Cape Fear Council of
Governments.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the ,meeting be, adjourned. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. O'Shields adjourned, the meeting at 12:50 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, MARCH 6, 1978
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of COmmissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
March 6, 1978, 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. (See Page 182 for correction)
Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order.
Rev. Horace williams of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 1978
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper" that
Meeting of February 20, 1978,'be approved as presented.
unanimously.
the Minutes of the Regular
Upon vote, the motion carried
ENDORSEMENT OF COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Mrs. Marty Pridgen, Regional Coordinator of the Council on the Status of Women,
and Mrs. Cammy Bain appeared before the Board to request the Commissioners' endorsement
of a New Hanover County Council on the Status of Women. They explained the reasons for
the establishment of such a Council and suggested that it be composed of 14 members --
seven appointed by the New Hanover County Commissioners and seven appointed by the City
Council of the City of Wilmington.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone presen~who wished to speak on this matter
and Mrs. Doris Pierce and Mrs. Phyllis Wallace spoke in opposition to the need for a
Council on the Status of Women.
Mrs. ,Elaine Durham of Open House and Ms. Rozelle Margolis spoke in favor of a
Council.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by: Comm. Alper, to endorse a New Hanover County
Council on the Status of Women.
Mrs. Lynn Batson spoke in opposition to a Council on the Status of ' Women.
The Commissioners offered comments on the establishment of a New Hanover County
Council on the Status of WOmen.
Upon vote, Carom. Gottovi's motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Nee: COmm. Williams and Wright
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 6, 1978 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEETING
Mr. Bob Shoffner, representing the Chamber of Commerce Transportation Task Force,
appeared before the Board to request that the Commissioners appropriate $1,200 to cover
a portion of the expenses involved in hosting the N. C. Department of Transportation
Board Members who would be holding a meeting in Wilmington on March 9 and 10.
COmm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve the appropriation and
transfer $1,200 from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Contributions - Other Agencies.
Upon vote, the'motion carried unanimously.
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DISCUSSION ON PLEASURE ISLAND PIER, INC.
Mr. Elton Tucker, Attorney at Law, had mailed the COmmissioners, at their request,
additional information on the incorporators and the construction of the Pleasure Islancl
Pier, Inc. At their meetings of February 6 and February 20, Mr. Tucker had appeared to
request the COmmissioners to adopt a resolution approving the offer of sale of stock
in Pleasure Island Pier, Inc., pursuant to the North Carolina Security Act, G. S. 78A-17(13) ,
for the purpose of promoting community development.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Wright to deny the request.
The following persons appeared to request approval:
Mr. Skippy Winner
Mrs. Gilbert Jones
Mr. Tom McKay
Chm. 0' Shields madeca substitute motion, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the
request from Pleasure Island Pier, Inc. Upon vote, the motion was defeated as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Alper, Williams and Wright
Upon vote, the original motion for denial carried as follows:
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Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Williams and Wright
Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields
BREAK
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Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 10:17 o'clock a. m. until
10:25 o'clock a. m.
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, March 6, 1978, at 9:30 a. m. in the Assembly
Room of the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North
Carolina, to consider the following:
PUBLIC' HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY ZONING
ORDINANCE:
1. Amend Section 121-1 to reflect legislative changes enacted by the 1977
session of the General Assembly related to appeals from decisions of the
Building Inspector.
Planning Director Richard Fender introduced the new Senior Staff Planner, Charles
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Lilly, ,to the Board. Mr. Lilly reported on the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
which was staff initiated, and stated that the Planning Staff and Planning COmmission
recommended approval.
COmm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the amendment and adopt
the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the Zoning
Ordinance of New Hanover County, North Carolinaajopted October 6, 1969". Upon vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
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Comm. Wright requested that the Building ,Inspector provide the Board with a report
on the cases handled under this ordinance for the next couple of years.
A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is on file in the Clerk's Office.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 6, 1978' (CONTINUED)
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - EQUESTRIAN ESTATES, SECTION 1
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission
Subdivision Review Committee granted approval of this plat on February 27, 1978.
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COmm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the Final Plat of
Equestrian Estates, Section 1. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - WATERFORD SUBDIVISION, SECTION 3
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission
Subdivision Review Committee had granted approval of this plat on February 27, 1978.
Mr. Oakes reported that improvements were not complete and the developer had submitted
a $3,000 bond to insure that the required improvements would be 'installed.
Comm~ Williams moved, seconded by comm. Alper,.approval of the Final Plat of
Waterford'Subdivision, Section 3. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - WALNUT HILLS, SECTION 3
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the Planning COmmission
Subdivision Review Committee had granted approval of this plat on February 27, 1978.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the final plat of
Walnut Hills, Section 3. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - MONTEREY HEIGHTS, SECTION 5
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reportedthat the Planning Commission
Subdivision Review COmmittee had granted approval of this plat on February 27, 1978.
seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the final
5. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
plat of
Comm. Gottovi moved,
Monterey Heights, Section
PLAT
FINAL/APPROVAL - GREENBRIAR SUBDIVISION, SECTION I-B
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the
Subdivision Review Committee had granted approval of this plat on
Planning Commission
February 27, 1978.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the final plat of
Greenbriar Subdivision, Section I-B. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - ARROWHEAD SUBDIVISION, SECTION 7A
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission
Subdivision Review Committee had granted approval of this plat on February 27, 1978.
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Comm. Alper moved, seconded by
Arrowhead Subdivision, Section 7A.
Comm. Williams, approval of the final plat of
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: COmm. Alper, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 10:55 o'clock a. m. until
11:00 o'clock a. m.
ADDITION OF STREETS TO STATE, SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to adopt the resolution requesting
the addition of the following streets to the State Secondary Road. System as recommended
by the Planning Department and County Engineer's Office:
1. Lansdowne Estates, Section H - Brookshire Lane, Yorkshire Lane and
Derby Down Way
2. Crestwood Subdivision, Section 7 - Ashford Avenue
3. Crestwood Subdivision, Section 8 - Ashford AVenue & Milford Rd.
4. Monterey Heights, Section 3 and Part of Section 2 - Cathay Road, Suisun
Bay Ct., Point Reyes Dr., Angel Island Rd., No Name
Ct. and Santa Ana Dr.
5. Pine Valley Estates - Henry Watters Dr., Donald Gore Dr., Semmes Dr.,
JEB Stuart Dr., Burney St. and Kay St.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Copies of the resolutions are on file in the Clerk's Office.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 6, 1978 (CONTINUED)
BUDGET TRANSFER - HOSPITAL EXPANSION PROGRAM
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm: Wright, approval of the transfer of $4,955
from Contingencies, Acct. #78 575 76, to Plumbing Contract, Acct. #78 575 71, in the
Hospital Expansion Program as required by the approval of 4 change orders to the
plumbing contract. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the use of $28,000
of the Public School Capital Reserve funds for the purchase of two boilers and that
the Public School Budget be amended by appropriating $28,000 as Revenue Item and by
increasing the Expenditure Account in the Capital Outlay Fund by $28,000. Upon vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
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BUDGET TRANSFER - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the transfer of $3,000
from utilities, Acct. #11 510 13, to Professional Services, Acct. #11 520 04, as re-
quested by the Sheriff due to unanticipated medical expenses for detainees in the
Jail and the transfer of $16,000 from Utilities, Acct. #11 510 13, to Supplies and
Materials, Acct. #11 520 33, due to increased food costs and an increased Jail census.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET TRANSFER - CETA
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the transfer of $200
from Travel, Meetings & Schools, Acrt. #11 678 14, to Printing, Acct. #11 678 12, to
cover the cost of printing county~l'(p~rr~Rtion"forms for the CETA office. Upon vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET TRANSFER - ADMINISTRATION
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of the transfer of $600
from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Travel, Meetings & Schools, Acct. #11 420 14,
in the Administration Budget to replace expenditures that were unanticipated and cover
the costs of the County Manager's attending the NACO Legislative Conference and the
Personnel Officer's attending conferences in Savannah and Chapel Hill. Upon vote,
the motion car~ied unanimously.
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BUDGET TRANSFER - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the transfer of $200
from Dues & Subscriptions, Acct. #44 590 53, to Travel, Meetings & Schools, Acct. #44 590
to pay travel and per diem costs for a Public Health Nurse to obtain training in Glaucoma
testing. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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BUDGET TRANSFER - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the transfer of $319
from Contracted Services, Acct. #44 593 45, to Capital Outlay, Acct. #44 593 74, to
replace an old refrigerator being used at the Health Department Warehouse. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
Comm. Wright requested that the Planning Department be asked to prepare an amend-
ment to the ZOning ordinance which would establish a procedure for appeal to the County
Commissioners from the action of the Planning Commission on the extension of time for a
Special Use Permit.
SEMINAR ON LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
Oomm. Gottovi announced that the Junior League was sponsoring seminars on leadership
and management on, March 29 and 30 at the cost of $7.00..per person. She stated that the
seminars were open to the entire community and were particularly directed at Boards and
Board members to better ,educate them in management and leadership.
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DISCUSSION ON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT ON JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER
Comm. Alper questioned the inspection report on the Juvenile Services Center as to
the number of employees compared to the capacity of the facility and was informed that due
to operating on a 24 hour day, 7 days a week, that many employees were necessary.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR LEASE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi,
agencies at the Airport be advertised as required.
unanimously.
that the leases for the rental car
Upon vote, the motion carried
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 6, 1978 (CONTINUED)
BUDGET TRANSFER - AIRPORT
County Manager Eller explained that two resignations at the Airport had caused
unanticipated expenditures in the salary account because of accumulated vacation
pay that had to be paid and requested a budget transfer to cover these expenditures.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the transfer of
$5,000 from Maintenance & Repair - Other Improvements, Acct. #31 650 18, to Salaries
& Wages, Acct. #31650 02, and $250 from Maintenance & Repair, Other Improvements,
Acct. #31 650 18, to Retirement, Acct. #31 650 07. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
BUDGET TRANSFER - AIRPORT CAPITAL PROJECT FUND - RUNWAY STRENGTHENING PROJECT
Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the following budget
amendment which was overlooked when recent changes were made in the Capital Project
Fund for the Runway Strengthening Project:
Debit - Acct. #31 298 00, Unappropriated Fund Balance
Credit - Acct. #31 650 97, Transfer to Capital Project Fund
$ 292
$ 292
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET TRANSFER - GOVERNING BODY
Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the transfer of $1,000
from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Travel, Meetings & Schools, Acct. #11 410 14,
in the Governing Body Budget in order to have enough funds for the trip to Washington
for the NACO Legislative Conference. upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright
APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION OF DUGOUTS AND PRESSBOX AT BLAIR SCHOOL PARK BY SUPPER
OPTIMIST CLUB
County Manager Eller reported that the Supper Optimist Club had requested permis-
sion to construct dugouts and a pressbox at Blair School Park.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to approve the proposal of the
Supper Optimist Club to construct dugouts and a pressbox at Blair School Park and that
County Manager Eller oversee the construction. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
TABLING OF REPORT ON CONGREGATE FEEDING PROGRAM
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to table the report on'the congre-
gate feeding program until the next meeting since Rev. Feagin was unable to attend this
meeting. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the meeting be
Executive Session to discuss committee appointments and land acquisition'"
the motion carried unanimously.
recessed to
Upon 'vote,
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meting to Executive Session at 11:33 o'clock a. m.
Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 11:40 o'clock a. m.
TABLING OF APPOINTMENT TO LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Chm. 0' Shields moved, seconded by COmm. Williams, to
Library Advisory Board until the second meeting in March.
unanimously.
table the appointment to the
Upon vote, the motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
COmm. Alper moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 11:42 o'clock a. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
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