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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
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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
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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: