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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-18 Regular Meeting o o o 833 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 18, 1981 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday; May 18, 1981, at 9:00 o'clockla.m. 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.; Assistant County Manager Gary M. Cannon; Attorney Joseph O. Taylor, Jr. of the County Attorney's Office and Clerk to the Board Alyce B. Rusmisell. Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order and offered the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, MAY 4, 1981 Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 4, 1981, were UNANIMOUSLY approved as presented. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Chm. O'Shields reported that there was a request that Item 7 "Human Relations Commission Appointments" be removed from the Consent Agenda and postponed until the first meeting in June. Upon MOTION by Comm. Barfield, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, the first six items on the Consent Agenda were UNANIMOUSLY approved as follows: REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH APRIL 30, 1981 A copy of the Report of the Collector of Revenue through April 30, 1981 as accepted,_isccontained in Exhibit Book VIII, Page 39. TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS A copy of the list of Tax Abatements and Refunds as approved is con- tained in Exhibit Book VIII, ,Page 39. I TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT LOCAL MATCH The County Manager was authorized to transfer $767 from Contingencies to the Council of Governments for the County's share of the local match ':for' the ':Transportation 'Planning Grant. The application for this planning grant was approved by the Commissioners on February 2, 1981. WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE BILLS Three lists of uncollectible EMS bills, totalling $1,978.04, $312.40, and $586.25, respectively, were approved for write-off. Copies of the lists are contained in Exhibit Book VIII, Page 39. RECLASSIFICATION OF NUTRITIONIST II POSITION - HEALTH DEPARTMENT Due to a cutback in funds for the WIC Program, the current position of Nutritionist II in that program was reclassified to Nutritionist I as approved by the State Personnel Department and recommended by the County Personnel Officer. REJECTION OF BID ON 1~ TON TRUCK FOR PARKS AND RECREATION The bid on a 1~ ton truck for the Parks and Recreation Department was rejected as recommended by the Director of Parks and Recreation because all of the specifications were'not included. RETIREMENT PRESENTATION Chm. O'Shields reported that Mrs. Lucille B. Piner was unable to be present to accept the plaque upon her retirement after 16 years 8 months'of service in the Department of Social Services. He explained that he would write her a letter to be picked up at the time she comes to get her plaque. DISCUSSION ON GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY FUNDING PROPOSAL At the meeting on May 4, the Commissioners had discussed the Governoris highway funding proposal but delayed taking any action pending the receipt of additional information on the program. Mr. Garland Garrett, Jr., a member of the Board of Transportation, was present ,to answer questions from the Commissioners and requested that they adopt a Resolution supporting the Governor's program. Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, the following Resolution supporting the Governor's Highway Program was UNANIMOUSLY adopted: 83/1 MINUTES OF REGUlAR MEETING, MAY'18, 1981 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION ON GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY FUNDING'PROPOSAL (CONTINUED) WHEREAS, North Carolina's good highway system has played a vital role in the overall economic growth and development of our state through the years; and WHEREAS, the general prosperity and economic well-being of the people of North Carolina will continue to depend heavily upon an adequate, well- maintained highway system; and WHEREAS, our state's educational, social and cultural progress in the future will depend upon continued success in our efforts to expand, diversify and strengthen our state's economy; and o WHEREAS, a deteriorating highway system would pose great personal dangers for motorists in North Carolina as well as endanger the commendable progress our state has been making in expanding its economy and providing good jobs for our people; and WHEREAS, extraordinary increases in recent years in the costs of highway work and decreasing state highway revenues have combined to create a grave threat to our highway system; and WHEREAS, Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. has presented to the General Assembly a fiscally responsible and equitable new state tax plan that would enable the North Carolina Department of Transportation to effectively cope with our state's highway funding crisis; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County respectfully and strongly urges the 1981 General Assembly to enact Governor Hunt's tax package for meeting our state's basic, minimum highway needs as promptly as feasible and thus assure the continued progress of our state in the years ahead. ADOPTED this 18th day of May, 1981. o PUBLIC HEARING - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 1981-90 Notice had been given that the New Hanover County Commissioners would hold a Public Hearing on the County's proposed Capital Improvement Program for 1981-90. The Assistant County Manager, Finance Officer and Planning Director reported on some of the changes that were being made in the proposed program. Chm. O'Shields opened the floor to the public for comments, and Mr. William S. Funderburg requested that since there had been some changes made in the program as it was originally proposed, another public hearing be held on this matter. It was agreed to continue the public hearing until the meeting on June 1, 1981, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session to discuss land acquisition with Mr. Steve Royal and Mr. Robert Cantwell. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 9:29 o'clock a.m. Chm. 0' Shields reconvened the meeting to Public' Sessioi,,-at '10:27 0' clock a.m. BREAK Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 10:27 o'clock a.m. until 1'0:37 o'clock a.m. o ADOPTION OF PRELIMINARY CONDEMNATION RESOLUTION FOR LANDFILL Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, the Preliminary Condemnation Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County for land on Highway 421 North to be used as a Sanitary Landfill was UNANIMOUSLY adopted. A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book VIII, Page 40. 0: o o 835 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, 'MAY 18, 1981 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION ON DEVELOPMENT OF RESOURCE RECOVERY PROJECT The Assistant County Manager had furnished some recommended steps for the Commissioners to consider in the development of a Resource Recovery Project. It was agreed by common consent that the County Manager and Director of Engineering would make contact with Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan to see what kind of figures they could get from them for management of the project and bring the matte7 back to a later meeting for discussion. Comm. Gottovi MOVED, recommendation for a full with an option to renew. SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to follow the County Manager's service contract with a one year operation contract Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVES FUNDING Mr. Bill Childs, Chairman of the CBA Task Force, appeared before the Board to explain and answer questions on the recommendations for funding made by the Task Force. The following persons appeared before the Board to request funding for the Direction Sports Program: Mr. Deanes Gornto, Vice-Chairman of the Child Advocacy Commission Ms. Donna Stanton, Coordinator of the Direction Sports Program Ms. Dianne Avery, Community Schools Coordinator Mr. Jimmy Wooten, Wilmington Police Department Ms. Myrna Willetts Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, that the following CBA Task Force recommendations be accepted with the addition that the Youth Energy System Program not be confined to City of Wilmington residents only. AGENCY'" Amy Bradley Community Schools Youth Help, Inc. Crisis Line/Open House Family Service Family Service Girls Club of Wilmington Wilmington Police Department Child Advocacy Commission PROGRAM ' , Child Supervision & Development Group Care Home Emergency Shelter Big Buddy Therapeutic Soc. Development Groups "Young and Pregnant" Youth Energy Systems Direction Sports FUNDING REQUEST $24,345.00 4,300.00 44,037.00 8,764.00 9,091. 00 6,006.00 11,415.00 20,409.94 Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION ON FUNDING CONSIDERATION FOR DIRECTION SPORTS PROGRAM Comm. Barfield MOVED, that the Direction Sports program be funded through some means by at least half of the proposed funding. The motion died for lack of a second. Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to consider Direction Sports in the budget process this year in the amount of approximately $12;000. Upon vote, the motion CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Voting Noe: Comm. Barfield, Blake, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields Comm. Armistead CHAIRMAN ANNOUNCED LUNCH BREAK Chm. O'Shields announced that the Board would take a 30 to 45 minute lunch break after the next item. AIRPORT TERMINAL AREA CONCEPT STUDY PRESENTATION Airport Manager R. C. Shackelford, Jr. introduced Mr. Dale Holland of Talbert, Cox & Associates, Consulting Engineers, who presented the proposed Airport Terminal Area Concept Study and answered questions for the Commissioners. Mr. Shackelford commented on the study. Mr. John Maye commented. LUNCH BREAK Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a lunch break from 12:20 o'clock p.m. until 1:10 o'clock p.m. 836 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 18, 1981 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO WILMINGTON/NEW HANOVER LAND USE PLAN Notice had been given that a public hearing would be held by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County on Monday, May 18, 1981, at 9:00 a.m. to consider a request that the 1976 Wilmington/New Hanover Land Use Plan be amended so as to change the land use classification of property located on the west side of the Northeast Cape Fear River from "conservation" to "transition". The Planning Director reported that the Planning Board had considered this request at its meeting in May and recommended the classification be changed from "conservation" to "rural". The Planning Staff also recommended the classification be changed to "rural". o Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to adopt the Resolution of the County of New Hanover Amending the Land Classification Map of New Hanover County. Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak on this change in land classification and no one appeared to comment. Upon vote, the following Resolution was UNANIMOUSLY adopted: THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY DOTH RESOLVE: Section 1. The Land ,Classification Map of New Hanover County is hereby amended by removing the hereinafter described tract of land from the "Conservation" land classification and placing it in the "Rural" land classification, said land being described as follows: Located on the west side of the Northeast Cape Fear River, bounded on the south by the right-of-way for the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad, and being all of Parcels 8, 9, and 10 of Block Number 3 of Map Number 40 as shown on the New Hanover County Tax Maps. Section 2. The Planning Department is hereby authorized and directed under the supervision of the County Commissioners to change the land classification map on file in the Planning Department, so as to make it comply with this reso~ution. o Adopted this 18th day of May, 1981. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - CHURCHILL ESTATES, SECTION 5 The Planning Director reported that this was being'developed under the 25 lot provision and that the Planning Board had considered it at its meeting on May 7 and recommended approval. He also reported that the estimated cost of improvements had been submitted as required. Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Chm. O'Shields, to approve the final plat of Churchill Estates, Section 5. Upon vote, the motion CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting kje: Voting Noe: Comm. Barfield, Bl~ke, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields Comm. Armistead FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - PINE VALLEY ESTATES, SECTION 25A The Planning Director reported that this section was also being developed under the 25 lot provision and the applicant had submitted the required cost estimates. He reported that the Planning Board recommended approval of the final plat at its meeting on May 7. Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, the final plat of Pine Valley Estates, Section 25A was UNANIMOUSLY approved. o TABLING OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - RED BIRD AND CASCADE ROADS The Planning Director reported that approval of this final plat was necessary to publicly dedicate Red Bird and Cascade Roads so they could be taken over by the State for maintenance. Mr. hayes reported that the monuments had not yet been installed as required and suggested that the plat approval be continued until this had been done. Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, consideration of the final plat approval for Red ~ird and Cascade Roads was UNANIMOUSLY continued to the first meeting in June. o o o 837 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 18, 1981 (CONTlNUED) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING Planning Director Dexter Hayes reported that the Commissioners were being requested to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute a Memorandum of Understanding betwee~ New Hanover County, the City of Wilmington, the Town of Wrightsville Beach and the North Carolina Department of Transportation to establish and maintain a transportation planning program for the Wilmington Urban Area as recommended by the Planning Staff. He reported that a similar agreement had been executed by the County and the City of Wilmington in 1974 and explained the changes that had occurred since that time. Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to approve the Agreement and appoint Chm. O'Shields to serve as the County representative on the Transportation Advisory Committee. Upon vote, the following,Resolution was UNANIMOUSLY adopted: THAT WHEREAS, it is recognized that the proper movement of travel within and through the Wilmington urban,area is a highly desirable element of a comprehensive plan for the orderly growth and development of the area; and WHEREAS, there are a number of governmental jurisdictions within the Wilmington urban area which have been authorized implementation and regulatory responsibilities for transportation by North Carolina General Statutes; and WHEREAS, it is desirable that a coordinated, comprehensive, and cooperative transportation planning process be maintained in the Wilmington urban area to insure that the transportation system is maintained on an efficient and economical basis commensurate with the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Wilmington, The Town of Wrightsville Beach, County of New Hanover, and North Carolina Department of Transportation has been prepared that sets forth the respon- sibilities and working arrangements for maintaining a continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative transportation planning process; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA: That the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Wilmington, The Town of Wrightsville Beach, County of New Hanover, and North Carolina Board of Transportation, Agreement Number 10-6-80, be approved and that the Chairperson of the County Board of Commissioners and County Clerk are hereby directed to execute the Memorandum of Understanding. COUNTY ROAD SIGN PROJECT Planning Director Hayes reported on the funding shortfall for the County Road Sign Project under the Governor's Highway Safety Program, and requested that the Commissioners advise whether or not they wished to fund the total cost of the first sign order in the amount of $18,000. Half of the funds had already been approved for the project. , Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, to approve additional funds in the amount of $9,000 to be transferred from Contingencies Account 1/11 445 61, to the signage account 1/11 490 65, to cover the cost of the first sign order. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF WILMINGTON FOR USE OF POLICE INFORMATION SYSTEM Mr. Don Zearfoss of the Sheriff's Department appeared before the Board to explain and answer questions on the agreement between the County and the City of Wilmington which would enable the Sheriff's Department to utilize the City's Data Processing Equipment in conjunction with'the City Police Depart- ment to establish a joint Police Information System. Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Agreement with the City of Wilmington for the Sheriff's Department and the City Police Department to establish a joint Police Information System. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. 838 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 18, 1981 (CONTINUED) PAYMENT OF LIBRARY PROJECT UTILITY BILLS , Assistant County Manager Cannon explained his recommendation that the County pay $4,789.11 toward the Library utility bills for January, February and March and the Contractor pay $2,353.28, since the utilities during that time were primarily used for the benefit of the County and the furniture contractors and the majority of the General Contractor's work had been completed. Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, the Asst. County Manager's recommendation that the County pay a portion of the utility bills and the following budget amendment to appropriate the funds was UNANIMOUSLY approved: Debit - Acct. #82 329 00, Interest on Investments Credit - Acct. #82 575 13, Utilities $4,790 $4,790 o CLOSE OUT OF LIBRARY PROJECT AND FINAL PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi,'to authotize'the'final payment to the four prime contractors for the LibraryProject as listed,' which were: ,General,Contractor - $77, 518; Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor - $40,483.83; Electrical Contractor - $22,367; and Plumbing Contractor - $6,816.38, with the difference in the amount due on ,the General Contract to be worked out between the contractor and the County Manager. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. AUTHORIZATION TO PURSUE FUNDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL WELL FOR FLEMINGTON WATER SYSTEM Mr. Ed Hilton, Director of Engineering, and Mr. Wyatt Blanchard, County Engineer, appeared before the Board to explain and answer questions on their recommendation to put a second well on the Flemington site to be used as a back up and, also to furnish water to other potential users in the area. Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to approve an additional well for the Flemington Water System along with the following budget amendment to appropriate the funds: Debit - Acct. #89 397 11, Transfer from General $67,500 0 Acct. #89 350 00, Clean Water Bond 22,500 Acct. #11 299 00, Unappropriated Fund Balance 67,500 Credit - Acct. #89 575 70, Construction Costs $84,000 Acct. #89 575 72, Engineering 6,000 Acct. #ll 663 89, Transfer to Flemington 67,500 Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE - ARROWHEAD PARK Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, the following Capital Project Ordinance for Arrowhead Park was UNANIMOUSLY adopted: BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County: WHEREAS: I. New Hanover County (County) is engaged in the construction of the Arrowhead, Park which capital project involves the construction or acquisition of a capital asset. 2. County desires to authorize and budget for said capital project in a project ordinance adopted pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 8159-13.2, such ordinance to authorize all appropriations necessary for the completion of said project. NOW, THEREFORE, WITNESSETH THAT: 1. This project ordinance is adopted pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 8159-13.2. o 2. The capital project undertaken pursuant to this ordinance is the construction of the Arrowhead Park in New Hanover County, which project is herewith authorized. 3. The revenues that will finance said project are: State Grant Donation of Land Transfer from General Total Revenues $' 74,850 28,350 46,500 $149,700 o o o 839 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 18, 1981 (CONTINUED) ,)' CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE - ARROWHEAD PARK (CONTINUED) 4. The following appropriations necessary for the project are herewith made from the revenues listed above: Land (donated) Architectural and Engineering Fees Buildings Playground Equipment Water System Construction Contingencies $ 28,350 10,500 44,200 9,000 4,000 46,650 7,000 $149,700 Total Expenditures 5. Board of shall be and with This project ordinance Commissioners. Within filed with the finance the Clerk to the Board shall be entered in the minutes of the five days hereof, copies of this ordinance and budget offices in New Hanover County, of Commissioners. Adopted this 18th day of May, 1981. REPAYMENT OF DISALLOWED CETA COSTS Assistant County Manager Cannon explained that these costs were disallowed because cancelled payroll checks could not be located by Wachovia Services to be used as'documentation for the CETA audit. Comm. Gottovi MOVED to pay back the costs in the amount of $891 as requested. Comm. Armistead requested the motion be amended to include that Wachovia Services be asked to reimburse the County for the funds and SECONDED Comm. Gottovi's motion. Comm. Gottovi accepted the amendment to her motion along with including the necessary budget amendment transferring the funds. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION ON PAYMENT OF HOSPITAL DEBT SERVICE The Assistant County Manager had furnished a report to the Commissioners on the financial options available for the repayment of the Hospital's debt service. Comm. Armistead commented on the New Hanover Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees meeting on the preceding Friday. Comm. Armistead MOVED to meet with a committee of the Hospital Board of Trustees at the first meeting in,' June. (Discussion on this matter was continued later in the meeting.) ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SETTING OF FIRES IN CERTAIN AREAS Attorney Taylor pointed out a couple of typographical errors that needed correcting in the proposed Ordinance. Comm. Blake MOVED, Prohibiting the Setting it effective this date. adopted: Comm. Armistead, to adopt the Ordinance Certain Areas in New Hanover County making the following' ordinance was UNANIMOUSLY SECONDED by of Fires in Upon vote, Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County: Section I It is the intent and purpose of this ordinance to enact fire control provisions which shall protect the health and safety of the residents of New Hanover County during times of hazardous forest fire conditions or during air pollution episodes as declared by competent authority. 840 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, ,MAY 18, 1981 (CONTINUED) ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE SETTING OF FIRES IN CERTAIN AREAS (CONTINUED) Section II It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to start or cause to be started any fire or ignite any material, to engage in brush pile burning, the burning of other debris and the starting of any fires within New Hanover County during periods of hazardous forest fire conditions or during air pollution episodes as declared by the Secretary of the Department of Natural and Economic Resources for New Hanover County for any of the counties adjoining New Hanover County pursuant to N.C. General Statutes 14-149,113-60.1, or any other applicable statute, rule or regulation. Section III o This ordinance shall not apply to any fires started, or caused to be started, within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling house, if such fire shall be confined within an enclosure from which burning material may not escape, or within a protected area upon which a watch is being maintained and which is provided with adequate fire protection equipment. Section IV Any person who shall violate the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $50.00, nor imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, in the discretion of the Court, as provided by Section 14-4 of the General Statutes of, North Carolina. Section V This ordinance shall be effective within the corporate limits and extra territorial jurisdiction of any municipality within New Hanover County which shall so agree by appropriate resolution. Section VI This ordinance shall take effect on the 18th day of May, 1981. o DISCUSSION ON LENGTH OF MEETINGS Chm. O'Shields had furnished some suggestions to shorten the night meetings and requested ideas and comments from the other Commissioners on the matter. After discussion, Comm~ Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, that the following procedure be followed: 1. The meeting on the first Monday night of each month would be for public hearings and to consider special use permits, rezonings and other appropriate business. 2. That a meeting be established on the second Monday night of each month as a duly called or set meeting. 3. The meeting on the third Monday of each month be retained as a daytime meeting. 4. That during the public hearing portion of the meetings, each side be given up to 25 minutes for its presentation and up to 5 minutes for rebuttal. 5. The meetings shall end by 11:00 o'clock p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. o Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. DATE FOR MEETING WITH HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, that a committee composed of members of the New Hanover Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees be invited to the June 8th Commission meeting to discuss the Commissioners' proposed request that the Hospital make the bond payment out of Hospital funds. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. o o o 841 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, 'MAY 18, 1981 (CONTINUED) RESOLUTION HONORING CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, the following Resolution was UNANIMOUSLY adopted: I WHEREAS, Eugene Ashley, Jr., a black man born in New Hanover County, North Carolina, was a Sergeant First Class in Company C, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Services; and, WHEREAS, he was fatally wounded in February, 1968, near Lang Vei, Vietnam, in a battle for which he won the Nation's highest military honor, the Congressional Medal of Honor; and WHEREAS, a Memorial Day observance on May 24, 1981, depicting con- tributions by blacks in the U. S. Military will be dedicated to Eugene Ashley, Jr., NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that Sunday, May 24, 1981, be declared S. F. C. Eugene Ashley, Jr. Day in New Hanover County. Adopted this 18th day of May, 1981. AUTHORIZATION FOR CAROLINA BEACH FIREWORKS DISPLAYS Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, the Carolina Beach Boardwalk Merchants Association was authorized by UNANIMOUS vote to hold fireworks displays at Carolina Beach on the following dates when a copy of the necessary insurance certificate had been forwarded to the County Manager's Office: May 23, 1981 July 4, 1981 September 7, 1981 EXPRESSION OF CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY OF FORMER COMMISSIONER CLAUD O'SHIELDS, SR. Comm. Blake MOVED that this Board recognize the service and contributions of Mr. Claud O'Shields, Sr. as a member of this Board inthe past years and extend the Board's condolences to the family of Mr. O'Shields in their recent loss. Comm. Blake agreed to write a letter for the other Board members to sign. DISCUSSION ON CABLE TV ORDINANCE Comm. Gottovi commented on the Cable TV Ordinance and requested information on the status. She was informed that another draft was being prepared and would be forwarded to the Commissioners when it was ready. EXPRESSION OF THANKS FROM THE BOARD TO THE NEW YORK'TIMES AND FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, that the Board express thanks to the NEW YORK TIMES for arranging for the speaker at the Library Dedication Ceremony and the New Hanover Friends of the Public Library for arranging the Dedication Ceremony. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER TO CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION Chm. O'Shields reported that he had received a letter requesting that the Board appoint someone to serve on the Clean Community Commission and that he would like to be replaced as the Commission representative due to conflicts in attending the meetings. Comm. Blake MOVED that Gary Cannon be appointed to the Clean Community Commission. It was agreed by concensus that Gary Cannon would serve as the County's representative on the Clean Community Commission. REAPPOINTMENT OF COMM. GOTTOVI TO DARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Comm. Gottovi reported that the Downtown Area Revitalization Board wanted a representative from the Commissioners and that she had been serving in that capacity. It was agreed by concensus that Comm. Gottovi would remain on the DARE Board. 842 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 18, 1981 (CONTINUED) DISTRIBUTION OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT POLICIES Assistant County Manager Cannon and Planning Director Hayes distributed copies of the Policies for Growth and Development for the Board's review and reported that formal action needed to be taken so the: report could be submitted to the Coastal Resources Commission before the end of June. DISCUSSION ON COURTHOUSE RENOVATION PROPOSALS, Assistant County Manager Cannon reported that he would be getting the proposals received from the architects for renovation of the old Courthouse to the Commissioners in the near future. EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and litigation. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. o Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 3:23 o'clock p.m. Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 3:57 o'clock p;m. APPOINTMENTS TO CBA TASK FORCE AND SEDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, that Mrs. Eleanor Stewart' be appointed to the Community Based Alternatives Task Force and Claud O'Shields, Jr. be reappointed to the Southeastern Economic Development Board of Directors. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, that the meeting be adjourned. Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 3:58 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~;6.~~ Alyce B. Rusmisell Clerk to the Board o MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 27, 1981 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on Wednesday, May 27, 1981, at 8~30 o'clock A.M. 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.; Assistant County Manager Gary Cannon; County Attorney James C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board ALyce B. Rusmisell. Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order at 8:37 o'clock A.M. and stated the meeting had been called to amend the Prelminary Condemnation Resolution adopted on May 18, 1981, to appoint another appraiser for the County. EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Chm. O'Shields, that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session to discuss Attorney/Client matters. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 8:39 o'clock o A.M. Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 9:44 o'clock A.M. ADOPTION OF NOTICE AND AMENDMENT TO PRELIMINARY CONDEMNATION RESOLUTION County Attorney Fox read into the record the following Notice and Amendment to Preliminary Condemnation Resolution, and upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, the Resolution was UNANIMOUSLY adopted: