1981-02-02 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 19, 1981 (CONTINUED)
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TERMS SET FOR APPOINTEES TO COUNCIL ON STATUS OF WOMEN AND OFFENDER AID &
RESTORATION
Upon MOTION by Chm. 0' Shields, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, ,the following
committee terms were set by UNANIMOUS vote:
Council on the Status of Women
Elaine DeShields
Diane Racey
Term expiration
Term expiration
6/1/81
6/1/82
Offender Aid & Restoration Board of Directors
Eli Richardson
Hubert Vincent
Term expiration
Term expiration
9/30/82
9/30/83
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LETTERS TO PROPOSED SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Chm. O'Shields, to send a letter of
invitation to those individuals asking them to serve on the Solid Waste
Advisory Task Force, that they meet with the Commissioners on February 2
for their charge, and ,that their names be released as they accept appointment.
Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT
Chm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, that the meeting be
adjourned. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY.
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 12:19 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on
Monday, February 2, 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.; Jonathan
Barfield: Donald P. Blake; Karen E. Gottovi; Chairman Claud O'Shields, Jr.;
County Manager G. Felix Cooper; County Attorney James C. Fox: and Clerk to
the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. No members were absent.
Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order.
Rev. David Stewart of Masonboro Baptist Church offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 19, 1981
Upon MOTION by Comm. Blake, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of January 19, 1981, were UN1\NIMOUSLY approved as presented.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Comm. Blake MOVED to appro~e the Consent Agenda items.
Mr. William S. Funderburg requested information on Item 1/7 - Bids on
the Sheriff's Department vehicles.
The County Manager commented on the bids received on the Sheriff's Dep-
artment vehicles and reported that a budget amendment would be necessary
appropriating additional funds.
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Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, the following
Consent Agenda items, with the exception of Item #7, were UNANIMOUSLY approved:
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT FOR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBERS
Reimbursement to the members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment for expenses
incurred in their services at the C,Runty's mileage rate.
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
RECLASSIFICATION OF X-RAY TECHNICIAN POSITION AT HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Reclassification of Health Department position #054, X-Ray Machine Operator,
Grade 56, to X-Ray Technician I, Gtade 58.
ADDITIONAL POSITION AND EXTENSION OF PART-TIME POSITION - HUMAN RELATIONS
Establishment of Human Relations Department position of "Community Relations Spec-
ialist",Range 66, to fill a CETA position that was no longer available, and exten-
sion of the Receptionist I position that was part-time to a full-time position.
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QUITCLAIM DEEDS TO CITY OF WILMINGTON
Authorization for the Chairman to execute quitclaim deeds to the City of
Wilmington for the following jointly owned property as requested by the
Developing Programs Division of the City Planning Department:
Parcel No.
6001-54-09-19-18
6001-54-09-19-19
6001-54-09-19-20
Address
706 S. 5th Street
704 S. 5th Street
418 Queen Street
County Ownership
38.7%
43.1%
20.7%
INPUT/DISPLAY TERMINALS - DATA PROCESSING
On August 1, 1980, Burroughs Corporation submitted the only bid on input/
display terminals for use without computer system in the amount of $3,030 per
terminal. That bid was accepted and the Finance Officer was authorized to
sign the contracts for ordering 14 of the terminals.
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - BOARD OF ELECTIONS
The following amendment in the Board of Elections budget to set up expenses
for handling a bond election for the City .of Wilmington:
Debit - Acct. 1111 355 01, Contr-City - Board of Elections $6,495
0 Credit - Acct. 1111 430 02, Salaries and Wages $1,500
Acct. 1111 430 04, Professional Services 3,975
Acct. 1111 430 OS, FICA SO
Acct. 1111 430 11, Telephone and Postage 400
Acct. 1111 430 12, Printing 500
Acct. 1/11 430 21, Building Rent 70
BUDGET AMENDMENT - PARKS & RECREATION
The following amendment in the Parks & Recreation budget to appropriate
a donation received from the Supper Optimist Club of Wilmington:
Credit - Acct. #ll 620 l5, M & R, Buildings & Grounds
$
$
407
Debit - Acct. #11 335 00, Miscellaneous Revenue
407
BUDGET AMENDMENT - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - JAIL
The following amendment in the Jail budget to appropriate an increase in the
Medical Grant received from the Federal Government:
Credit - Acct. 1/11 520 33, Supplies
$
$
717
Debit - Acct. #11 349 03, Fed. Gov. Grant - Medical
717
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ADDITION OF ROADS TO STATE SYSTEM
Adoption of SR-2 Resolutions requesting the addition of the following roads
to the State Secondary Road System:
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Pinecliff Drive and Shamrock Drivei- (Div. File #356-N)
West Rye Lane, West Lord Byron Road and Calder Court - (Div. File 1/357-N)
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BUDGET AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER
The following budget amendments had been approved by the County .Manager and
were reported to the Board for entty into the record:
Administration-To cover projected expenditures through June 30, 1981
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Debit - Acct. 1/11 445 61, Contingencies $2,400
Credit - Acct. 1111 420 14, Travel, Meetings & Schools $1,800
Acct. 1111 420 27, Advertising 300
Acct. 1/11 420 53, Dues & Subscriptions 300
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
BUDGET AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER (CONTINUED)
Library-Insurance for fire and extended coverage under Special Multi-
Peril Policy held by the City of Wilmington
Debit - Acct. 1/11 445 61, Contingencies
Credit - Acct. #11 630 54, Insurance & Bonds
$
$
205
205
Cape Fear Technical Institute-Additional funds required to purchase new
vehicle due to State Contract price increase
Debit - Acct. #223 6211 28, Contractual Services
Credit - Acct. 1/223 9260 97, Motor Vehicle
$
$
800
800
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - HUMAN RELATIONS
The following amendment in the Human Relations budget to appropriate an
increase in the Contract with the Human Relations Commission:
Debit - Acct. #11 349 OS, Grant - Human Relations - EEOC
Credit - Acct. #11 425 14, Human Relations - Travel, Meetings
and Schools
$5,000
$5,000
PROCLAMATION - COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
The following proclamation proclaiming 1981 as the year of the Community
College System:
WHEREAS, North Carolina's Community College System has for 20 years
served the educational needs of the citizens of this state; and
WHEREAS, the 58 community and technical colleges in the system make
available a wide range of services to virtually every person in North Carolina
at minimal cost; and
WHEREAS, these institutions have provided hundreds of thousands 0
of North Carolinians with the skills needed for good jobs, adult basic
education, a high school diploma or its equivalent, college transfer
courses, and a variety of cultural activities; and
WHEREAS, the Community College System is entering into an exciting
new era, with a new governing board, a new president, and a new sense of
mission; and
WHEREAS, the system is being called upon to rise to even greater
challenges, principally to fulfill the role as the state's major resource
in training North Carolina's people for the thousands of high-skill, high-
wage jobs that will bring about a new industrial revolution; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the people of North Carolina
recognize the contributions of their community colleges, support these
institutions in their new mission, and promote public awareness of the
services available to our citizens;
THEREFORE, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners do
hereby proclaim 1981 as
THE YEAR OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
and commend this observance to our citizens.
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AWARD OF BID - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
Capt. Hayes and Capt. Evans of the Sheriff's Department were present to
answer questions from the Board on the following bids received on vehicles for
the Sheriff's Department:
Tom Reich Chevrolet, Inc.
$88,643.20,
$96,800.00
Port City Chrysler Plymouth, Inc.
County Manager Cooper explained that additional funds needed could come
from insurance funds in the amount of $4,000 for a wrecked vehicle and the
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AWARD OF BID - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT VEHICLES (CONTINUED)
balance of the funds in the amount of $7,996.80 could come from the Sheriff's
Department salaries account.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, to award the bid to the
low bidder, Port City Chrysler/Plymouth in the amount of $88,643.20 with the
extra money to come from the insurance funds for the wreck and the balance to
come from the Sheriff's Department budget for salaries or wherever they could
get it. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY.
ORGANIZATION OF SOLID WASTE TASK FORCE
At the meeting on January 19, 1981, the Commissioners had appointed a
Solid Waste Advisory Task Force and requested that the members attend this
meeting to receive their charge.
Chm. O'Shields called the roll and the following members of the Task Force
were present:
Mr. Bill Grathwol
Mr. Bob Milner
Mrs. Myrtle Barnhill
Mr. James Whitted
Mr. Charles Green
Mr. Don Watson
Mr. Larry Willoughby for Mr. S. L. Doty
Mr. Robert Sawyer
Mr. David Sims
Mrs. Dorothy Norris
Mrs. Joan Brown
Mr. Bill Smalley
Mrs. Alice Gonzalez
Mr. Bob Wooley
Mr. Wallace Hughes
Mr. Joe Dunn
Chm. O'Shields reported that one person had declined' the appointment due
to pressing business matters and names had not yet been submitted from the Town
of Carolina Beach or the Chamber of Commerce.
Comm. Gottovi reported, that the name of Mr. Gene Merritt, Sr., who had
served on the Governor's task force on solid and, hazardous waste, had inadver1tentlY
been left off the list and requested that he be added to the task force.
Chm. O'Shields listed the following items that has been discussed at the
meeting on December 15, when the Task Force was formed and the Commissioners were
discussing what they wanted the committee to do:
Propose ordinances to deal with illegal dumping
Study the Solid Waste Report
Offer technical assistance and advice
Study trash, collection costs
Attend workshop on solid waste
Study recycling and waste reduction methods
Advertise existing recycling centers
Chm. O'Shields stated that he felt the overall charge to the committee was to
review the Solid Waste Report prepared by the consulting engineers and to look at
the long range reduction of volume of solid waste for, New Hanover County and to
give the Commissioners feedback and recommendations on the report and the suggest-
ions by the consultants as to what the County should look to down the road a~ far
as the reduction of volume was concerned. "
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The Task Force adjourned to the County Manager's Conference Room to elect
officers, receive copies of the Report and set a,meeting date.
BUDGET OFFICER'S REVENUE SHARING PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given that the Budget Officer of New Hanover County would
conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, February 2, 1981, at 7:00 PM in the County
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Commissioners' Assembly Room, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, to
hear from any citizens concerning the p~oposed use of General Revenue Sharing
Funds for the fiscal year July 1, 1?80'1 through June 30, 1981.
County Manager Cooper commented onl the additional revenue sharing funds that
would be received during this fiscal year since Congress had extended the Revenue
Sharing bill. !
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to; the public for input on the use of the
for this fiscal year, and the following persons
Chm. O'Shields opened the floor
balance of the revenue sharing funds
commented:
County Manager Cooper
Mr. William S. Funderburg
Mr. Woody Fullwood
Chm. O'Shields declared the public hearing closed.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given that a public hearing would be held by the Board of
Commissioners of New Hanover County on Monday, February 2, 1981, at 7:00 PM in
the Assembly Room of the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street,
Wilmington, North Carolina, to consider the following:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 2.83
ACRES) LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF AVERY DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET EAST
OF BRADLEY DRIVE TERMINUS FROM AN R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO AN R-I0
(RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT.
This item had been continued from the meetings of Nov~mber 3 and December
1, 1980, and January 5, 1981.
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Planning Director Dexter Hayes reported that the Planning Board had
considered this request at its meeting ir October and recommended approval.
The Planning Staff had recommended denial.
Mr. John Newman commented.
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, that the rezoning
request be denied.
County Manager Cooper commented.
Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 4.6
ACRES) LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF HIGHWAY 421, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET NORTH
OF THE INTERSECTION WITH MANASSAS DRIVE, FROM AN R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT
TO A B-2 (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT.
Planning Director Dexter Hayes reported that the Planning Board had
considered this request at its meeting on January 8 and recommended approval.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of
this rezoning request, and Mr. George Potter, the petitioner, appeared to
request approval.
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Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition
and no one appeared.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to approve the rezoning
a+ong with the two parcels on each side as suggested by the Planning Department
and adopt the Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover
Amending the Zoning Map of Zoning Area 4 of New Hanover County, North Carolina,
Adopted April 19, 1971." Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in Zoning
Ordinance Book I, Section 4, Page 22.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDING
SECTION 132 "PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION" BY ADDING THE STATE ENABLING LEGISLATION
PROVISIONS FOR INJUNCTIONS AND ORDERS OF ABATEMENT. I
Planning Director Dexter Hayes reported that at the request of the County
Attorney, the Planning Staff had prepared an amendment to Section 132 of the
Zoning Ordinance "Penalties for Violation:. The Planning Board had considered
this amendment at its meeting on January 8, 1981, and recommended approval.
County Attorney Fox reported that this amendment just tracked the
General Statute language.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of
or in opposition to this amendment, and no one appeared.
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County Attorney Fox recommended approyal.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Blake, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, the amendment was
approved and the following Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of
New Hanover, North Carolina Amending the Zoning Ordinance of New Hanover County,
Adopted October 6, 1969" was UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT ,TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDING
SECTION 132 "PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION" BY: ADDING THE STATE ENABLING LEGISLATION
PROVISIONS FOR INJUNCTIONS AND ORDERS O~ ABAT&~ENT. (CONTINUED)
Section 1.
October 6, 1969,
follows:
That the Zoning Ordinance of the County of New Hanover adopted
as amended be and the same is hereby further amended as
1.
Amend Article XIII Legal Provisions, Section 132 Penalties for
Violation to read:
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Violation of the provisions of this Ordinance or failure to comply with
any of its requirements...considered a separate offense.
The owner or tenant of any building,...suffer the penalties herein
provided.
When a violation of this Ordinance occurs, the County may apply
to the appropriate division of the General Court of Justice for a
mandatory or prohibitory injunction and order of abatement commanding
the defendant to correct the unlawful condition upon or cease the
unlawful use of the property.
In addition to an injunction, the County may petition the court to
enter an order of abatement as a part of the judgment in the cause.
Such petition may request that buildings or other structures on
the property be closed, demolished or removed; that fixtures, furniture,
or other chattel be removed from buildings on the property; that grass
and weeds be cut; that improvements or repairs be made; or that any
other action be taken that is necessary to bring the property into
compliance with this Ordinance.
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If the defendant fails or refuses to comply with an injunction or
with an order of abatement within the time allowed by the court, he
may be cited for contempt and the County may execute the order of
abatement. If the County executes the order, it has a lien on the
property, in the nature of a mechanic's or materialman's lien, for the
costs of executing the order.
Nothing herein contained shall prevent...or remedy any violation.
Section 2. Any ordinance or part of any ordinance in conflict with this
ordinance, to the extent of such conflict is hereby repealed.
Section 3. This ordinance is adopted in the interest of public health,
safety, morals, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the County of New
Hanover, North Carolina, and shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption.
Adopted this 2nd day of February, 1981.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TEXT
AMENDING ARTICLE V, SECTION 3, OF THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS BY ADDING 3.6
"STREET NAME SIGNS".
Planning Director Dexter Hayes reported that this amendment came about as
a result of the Commissioners' request at their meeting in December. He stated
that this amendment would require subdividers to erect street name signs in
conformity with existing Department of Transportation regulations at all inter-
sections within subdivisions. The Planning Board had considered this amendment
at its meeting on January 8 and recommended approval.
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Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, the amendment
was approved and the following Ordinance entitled "AN Ordinance of the County
of New Hanover, North Carolina, Amending the Subdivision Regulations of New
Hanover County Adopted February 17, 1969" was UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
Section 1.
adopted February
as follows:
That the Subdivision Regulations of the County of New Hanover
17, 1969,as amended be and the same is hereby further amended
Amend Arti.cle V ("Improvements") to add a new Section 3.6:
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TEXT
AMENDING ARTICLE V, SECTION 3, OF THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS BY ADDING 3.6
"STREET NAME SIGNS". (CONTINUED)
3.6 Street Name Signs
The subdivider shall be responsibl~ for erectin~ street name signs
at all intersections within the subdivision. Signs on public
streets shall 'conform with existing Department of Transportation
regulations.
Section 2. Any ordinance or any part of any ordinance in conflict
with this ordinance, to the extent of such conflict, is hereby repealed.
Section 3. This ordinance is adopted in the interest of public health,
safety, morals and general welfare of the inhabitants of the County of New
Hanover, North Carolina, and shall be in full force and effect from and
after its adoption.
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Adopted this 2nd day of February, 1981.
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 8:14 o'clock PM until
8:30 o'clock PM.
DISCUSSION OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - SUN VALLEY, SECTION lA
Mr. Ken Silliman of the Planning Staff reported that this request was
considered by the Commissioners at their meeting on January 19, 1981, and
tabled to this meeting in order to obtain additional information relating to the
location of the proposed Southeastern Outer Loop Thoroughfare. Mr. Silliman
reported that the Planning Board had considered this plat at its meeting in
January and recommended approval. The Planning Staff had recommended approval
with the condition that the location of the proposed thoroughfare be shown
on the final recorded plat of the subdivision.
Mr. Chris Fonvielle commented on the historic significance of the proposed
site.
Mr. Bobby Harrelson, the petitioner, commented.
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Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Chm. O'Shields, to approve the final plat
of Sun Valley Subdivision, Section ,IA, with the Planning Department being
given permission to work with the developer to change the street names and
insure that there are no duplications. Upon vote, the motion was DEFEATED
as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Blake and Chm. O'Shields
Comm. Armistead, Barfield and Gottovi
Comm. Gottovi MOVED that the Subdivision be approved with the proposed
thoroughfare lines drawn on the plat and with the provision that the developer
and the Planning Department could work together to put in appropriate names and
plaques.
Mr. Bobby Harrelson, the developer, requested that he be allowed to withdraw
the subdivision prior to the motion being acted on.
Chm. O'Shields directed that the record show that upon failure of that
motion for final approval, the developers asked that the subdivision be
withdrawn.
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Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 9:15 o'clock PM
until 9:20 o'clock PM.
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RECONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF SUN VALLEY SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1A
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, to reconsider item 1/11
and that Mr. Harrelson be given the opportunity to not withdraw his subdivision
request since it was not formally voted upon. Upon vote, the motion carried
UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Harrelson stated that he would like to have his subdivision plat
reconsidered.
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RECONSIDERATION OF FINAL PLAT OF SUN VALLEY SUBDIVISION, SECTION lA (CONTINUED)
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Chm. O'Shields, to approve the final
plat of Sun Valley Subdivision, Section ilA, with the stipulation that the
developer and the Planning Board work on the change in the names and placing
of appropriate plaques or plaque. Upon vote, the motion 'carried UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION ON SECOND HAND PRECIOUS METALS ORDINANCE
At the meeting of January 19, 1981, the Commissioners had considered the
adoption of an Ordinance regulating dealers in second-hand precious metals and
tabled action to this meeting to receive comments from the Sheriff's Department
and others concerning the proposed Ordinance.
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The County Attorney read a summary of a bill that had been submitted to the
State Legislature for approval concerning dealers in second-hand precious metals.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to authorize the Chairman to
send a letter to the County's three State Legislators and ask them to please
support House Bill 79. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY.
FUNDING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CULTURAL ARTS COALITION
Mr. Woody Fullwood and Ms. Jacqueline Morris-Goodson appeared 'before the
Board to request funding for the Southeastern Cultural Arts Coalition to assist
in bringing the Tony-Nominated Broadway Play "Home" to Wilmington. The Commission-
ers had originally received a request for funding on January 5, 1981, and action
was postponed to this meeting to give the committee a~chance to talk to the
other two governing bodies to see what they could do in regard to funding.
Comm. Barfield MOVED to fund the Southeastern Cultural Arts Coalition in the
amount of $3,000 with the funds to be transferred from Contingencies to
Contributions-Other Agencies. Comm. Armistead SECONDED the motion with the
understanding that if they came back for funding for other activities he may well
battle, but because of the nature of this request, he would second the motion.
Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY LIBRARY POLICY
Library Director Katherine Howell appeared to answer questions from the
Commissioners on the proposed policy for the operation of the New Hanover County
Library.
The County Manager recommended approval of the policy as presented.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to approve the New
Hanover County Library Policy as presented. Upon vote, the motion carried
UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the New Hanover County Library Policy is contained in Exhibit Book
VIII, Page 32.
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT - COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Mr. Jerry Ramsey, Executive Director of the Cape Fear Council of Governments,
and Ms. Linda Bedo, of the COG Staff, appeared before the Board to explain and
answer questions on the necessity of a Transportation Development Plan for the
County and the possibility of obtaining grant funds to prepare such a plan.
Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to approve the grant appli-
cation for preparation of the Transportation Development Plan for New Hanover
County. Upon vote, the motion carried AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Barfield, Blake and Gottovi
Comm. Armistead and Chm. O'Shields
DISCUSSION OF REPORT FROM SOLID WASTE ADVISORY TASK FORCE
Mr. Wallace Hughes, Chairman of the Solid Waste Advisory Task Force, appeared
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before the Board to ask further direction concerning the committee',s work. '
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By concensus, the Commissioners agreed to pay round trip fares and hotel
rooms for 2 members of the Committee toltravel to Tennessee to look at an incinera-
tion facility that some of the Commissioners were going to see.
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY MANAGER'
PROCLAMATIONS - BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH
Comm. Gottovi had furnished the Commissioners copies of proclamations
for Black History Month and ,Human Relations Month and requested approval
of both,proclamations.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Blake, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, the following
Proclamations were UNANIMOUSLY adopted:
WHEREAS, the history of the Black American has languished in
obscurity for too long a time; and,
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WHEREAS, the obscurity of that history has not been in the best
interest of the public good; and,
WHEREAS, it is vital that the true history of all of the citizens
of any nation, yea, and any community, must in accuracy be known to all
of its citizens, lest the result be a diminishing of the human esteem
and personal value of the neglected group, and their worth always
viewed" with suspicion;
WE, THEREFORE, PROCLAIM
the month of February, 1981, as BLACK HISTORY MONTH in New Hanover
County; and urge all of our citizens to avail themselves of any
ceremonies, events, and study which will enhance their knowledge and
awareness of the achievements and the many contributions to our
socif:,ty by our fellow citizens cf African descent.
THIS THE 2nd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1981.
WHEREAS, the New Hanover Human Relations Commission and the Greater
Wilmington Chamber of Ccmrr:E'.r'ce are spcnsoring Human Relations Month; and
WHEREAS, ,the theme for Human Relations Month is "Our Heritage - Our
Challenge": and
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WHEREAS, we recognize that establishing equal and inalienable
rights to all people creates dignity and is the foundation of freedom,
justice and peace; and
WHEREAS, through practicing the principles of Human Relations on
an everyday basis, we encourage and reinforce positive actions and
attitudes toward the rich and poor, young and old, handicapped, and
non-handicapped--people of all races and sexes.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen E. Gottovi, Vice-Chairman of the New
Hanover County, North Carolina, Board of Commissioners, do hereby
proclaim the month of February, 1981
HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH
in New Hanover County, North Carolina, and call upon all citizens of
the Wilmington-New Hanover area to sincerely join forces in creating and
practicing a mutual bond of fellowship with all citizens and resolve to
accept a personal challenge to improve the status of all people through
assurance of the basic human rights of justice, freedom and dignity.
Signed by me th~s 3rd day of February, 1981.
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APPOINTMENT OF COMM. BARFIELD TO COG TO REPLACE CHM. O'SHIELDS
By concensus, Comm. Barfield was appointed to replace Chm. O'Shields
on the Cape Fear Council of Governments and Comm. Blake was recommended
to serve as New Hanover County's representative on the Executive Committee.
DISCUSSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER PROBLEMS
The County Manager distributed to the Commissioners copies of a letter
from Mr. ..Hal Thompson of J. M., Thompson & Company, General Contractors'"
for th~ Law Enforcement Center CORstruction ~roject, concerning problems
in the construction of the building.
It was agreed that the Contractor and the Architect should be asked to meet
with the Commissioners at the meeting on March 2, 1981.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 2, 11981 (CONTINUED)
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DISCUSSIOU ON !'DCATION, FOR, TRANS~;KR'STAT!ON
,T~e coun:tY:Mana=,:~ ,comme~t,=d~~lort~O:'s}'Ol::.a' proposedtran~fer. station.
It was agreed by cone ens us to authorize the County Manager to negotiate
with Waste Management for construc~ion of a transfer station facility.
AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF BONDS
,The County Nanagercommented on the necessity' to 'authorize' the, sale of '
the $900,000 in bonds on which the Commiss~oners,had previously' authorized
him to ,begin' the procedure and which had been properly advertised. He
pointed out that this was necessary in that it would take 45 days to get
, the.mon,:y after they had been notified to put the notes in line for sale.
CO,mm...Blake MOVED, SFCONDED'by Comm: 'Gottovi, to authorize
Manager to proceed with authorizing the sale of the bonds.
the miotion carried UNANIMOUSLY.
the County
Upon,vote,
DISCUSSION ON BOARD OF EQUALIZATION &, REVIEW,
The County Manager asked whether or not the Commissioners wanted to sit as
the Board of Equa'lization and Review or whether they would like to appoint
another Board.
It was agreed to furnish additional information to the Commissioners prior
to their making that decision.
DISCUSSION ON NAME PLATES FOR COMMISSIONERS
The County Manager asked the Commissioners to advise him as to how they
would like to have their names on name plates to be used during the Commission
meetings.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session to discuss liti~ation
matters and committee appointments at 11:05 o'clock PM.
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Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 12:02 o'clock AM.
APPOINTMENT OF JIM SANDY AND DOYLE BRUMMITT TO PLANNING BOARD
Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm; Barfield, Mr. Jim Sandy
and Mr. Doyle Brummitt were UNANIMOUSLY appointed to the Planning Board to terms
ending July 31, 1983.
APPOINTMENT OF ANGUS PHILLIPS TO SOLID WASTE ADVISORY TASK FORCE
Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Chm. O'Shields, Mr. Angus Phillips
was UNANIMOUSLY appointed to the Solid Waste Advisory Task Force.
DISCUSSION ON REGIONAL SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE
By concensus, the Commissioners asked the County Manager to draft a letter
for the Chairman's signature to the Brunswick County Commissioners concerning
their request to name a Commissioner to their Solid Waste Committee and remind
them that there is already a Regional Solid Waste Committee set up by the
Council of Governments.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Chm. O'Shields, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY.
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 12:07 o'clock AM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board