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NEW HANOVER COUNTY
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August 14, 1990
TO:
Board of County Commissioners
Andrew J. Atkinson If\
Finance Director
,
Disposals of Personal Property
FROM:
RE:
In accordance with GS 160A-266(c), I hereby submit my report to you detailing
sales under this procedure for the period beginning January 1, 1990 and ending
June 30, 1990.
Item
Disposed Of
Sold/Donated Estimated Sold
To Value For
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Edward Young, Jr. $100.00 Donated
Town of Carolina Beach N/A Donated
(Less than)
Shaw University $500.00 Donated
Seagate Volunteer
Fire Department $400.00 Donated
(Less than)
Guardian Ad Litem $150.00 Donated
Guardian Ad Litem $75.00 Donated
Eastman Kodak Co. $500.00 $494.00
1979 Dodge Pickup Truck
VIN#9JL4U91109780
1962 Dodge Truck
Legal Volumes
Light Bar
2 Desks & 1 Typewriter
4 Chairs & 1 Panel Divider
Trade in of Eastman Kodak
Reader-Printer on new
Starview II Reader-Printer
1978 Monroe Calculator
A.J. De Simeone
$50.00
$50.00
If you should have any questions, please let me know.
AJAjct
cc: Allen O'Neal
County Manager
RESOLUTION
OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY
WHEREAS, New Hanover County Museum owns items that have been
deaccessioned from the collection and other surplus items; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned collection items are not in
conformance with the museum's collection policy and, accordingly,
have been deaccessioned by the Board of Trustees of New Hanover
County Museum; and
WHEREAS, the other items will not be needed in the expanded
facility; and
WHEREAS, the Museum Board of Trustees has recommended that
this material be offered for sale and/or transfer;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners that, pursuant to N.C.G.S. Article 12, Chapter
160A, said items shall be sold or transferred, the type of sales
and dates and times of sald sales to be determined by the museum
dil-ector.
Proceeds of the sale are to be deposited with the
County Finance Director in County Museum's Artifact Acquisition
Account (553-BS-Acct 2241).
The County may at any time reject
any and all offers.
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Dagger wI scabbard, India (7)
Collection of bracelets, India
E,,~r.l"inqs, Indii::t
Leather & metal purse, India
Metal torch holder, India
Domed copper box, India (7)
Carved wood box, India
Orrv:~ml':?nt, E~~ypt
Turquoise & metal ornament, Tibet
Wood & pearl inlay trivet, India
Turquoise ornaments, Tibet
Wood spoon, India
Metal angel, Italy
Metal statue of St. Peter, Italy
Small urn, Italy
Carved stone portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, Italy
Small mosaic vase, Italy
Small bust of Pascal, Paris
CastanE~tf:S, Spa i rOj
Clay lamp, Greece
Metal plaque, Greece
Small metal windmill, Holland
Small stone shoes, India
Pl':?ndant, IncjiEI
Walking cane
Piece of shotgun
Small pot, Mexico
Toy piano
2 book covers, Paris
School desk
Cane gun, Germany
Wood block prints, Tibet
Buddha statue, Vietnam
Sugar bowl or goblet
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Lamp, Rome
Leather picture frame wI several tintypes
Christmas stocking, Mexico
Carved wood masks, Haiti
Carved wood figures, Martinique
Black net apron, Sicilian (7)
Vest & belt, Switzerland
Skir-t, Colombia
Page from book, Tibet
Postcard booklet, Venice
Souvenir booklet, Natural Bridge, VA
Souvenir booklet, Colorado Springs, CD
Reproduction Cannon
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20' Simmons Sea-Skiff
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Simmons ~3ea--Skii:'i~ "hulk"
red velvet doll furniture (large chair, 2 sofas wi black fringe;
2 chairs wi black fringe; table wi black fringe)
gurne''i
side board or buffet
2 iron bed frames, twin Slze
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wardrobe, disassembled
ringer washer or roll press
2 oversized, unframed prints
small matted print
booklet of Edward S. Curtis prints
portfolio of 7 prints
miniature portfolio
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2 small porcelain dogs wi broken tails
piece of tapestry, Oriental (7)
pair of wood shoes for doll, Holland
leather luggage tag, India
stone ornament (broken), Mexico
knife & scabbard, Japanese
scabbard, Indict
knife & scabbard, India CGhurka)
vase, Greek or Roman (broken)
pistol, metal part only
piece of modern rifle
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box of various decrepit gun parts
various ammunition (does not match any arms in collectlon or
duplicates of what we already have)
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black bench (broken)
door painted blue
wood door
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box of slide mounts
box of paper negative sleeves
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red and green felt banners
part of a hose cart
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
BEFORE THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
IN THE MATTER OF ASSIGNING
STREET HOUSE NUMBERS
ORDER
It appearing to the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County that consideration has been given to the
assignment of house numbers on Mason Landing Road, . numerical
range 7300-7699 and Turner Nursery Road, numerical range
1900-2099 located in Harnett Township.
WHEREAS, ready and accurate identification of developed
property is important for the delivery of general County
services, for the operation of commercial enterprises, for the
response of emergency and public safety vehicles, and for the'
convenience of the general publici and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive and systematic property numbering
system is an efficient means of identifying property within the
CountYi and
WHEREAS, such a system will promote the health, safety, and
welfare of the citizens of New Hanover County.
THEREFORE, it further appearing that a public hearing was
held on the 4th day of September, 1990, at which time all persons
were heard on the question of whether or not assigning house
numbers would be in the public interest, and it further appearing
that notice of said hearing was prominently posted in at least
two (2) locations along said street, that notice of the time,
place and subject matter of the hearing was prominently posted at
the County Courthouse, and published in a newspaper of general
circulation in the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is ordained and decreed that the above
House Number Assignment be made.
It is further ordered that a copy of this ordinance be
transmitted to the postmaster having jurisdiction over the road,
to the Board of Transportation, Sheriff's 911 dispatcher and to
any city within five miles of said road in accordance with N.C.
General Statutes 153A-240.
the 4th day
of s~~_
Fred Retchin, Chairman
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF
. NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF
NEW HANOVER COUNTY ADOPTED
OCTOBER 6, 1969
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY DOTH ORDAIN:
Section 1. That the Zoning Ordinance of the County of New
Hanover adopted October 6, 1969, as amended be and the same is
hereby amended as follows:
Add under Section 93-3(6) the following:
Off-premise real estate signs calling attention to a project
or real estate for sale or lease mey be permitted provided
they do not exceed one sign per lot or premise, 3 square
feet in area and 4 feet in height.
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.
4th day of September, 1990.
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BEFORE THE BoARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
In the Matter of Closing
A Portion of an Unnamed Road
ORDER
It appearing to the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County that a Resolution of Intent to close a portion of
an unnamed road was adopted by the County Commissioners on the
23rd day of July, 1990 and it further appearing that said
resolution called for a hearing to be held on the 4th day of
September, 1990, at which time the County Commissioners would
hear complaints and comments of interested persons, and it
further appearing that notice of said hearing was published in
the Wilmington Star News Newspaper in accordance with the Road
Closing Ordinance of New Hanover County, and after conducting
such hearing the County Commissioners are of the opinion that a
portion of the unnamed road in the County of New Hanover should
be closed and are satisfied that the closing of same is not
contrary to the puplic interest, and that no individual owning
property in the vicinity of the roads will be deprived of
reasonable means of ingress and egress to his property by such
closing, the legal description of said road being as follows:
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Beginning at an old iron pipe where the western
line of Carolina Beach Road (U~S; ,Highway No. 421, a
160 foot right-of-way) is intersected by the northern
line of Grand Champion Road (a 60 foot right-of-way)
and the eastern line of a forty (40) foot unnamed road
that leads northwardly from Carolina Beach Road; said
intersection being shown on the map of Section 1,
Equestrian Estates, dated December, 1977, recorded in
Map Book 18 at Page 66 of the New Hanover County
Registry; said pipe also being the southern corner of
the tract conveyed to Arnold L. Sobol and wife by Deed
recorded in Book 842 at Page 697 of said registry;
running thence from said beginning point north 14
degrees 02 1/2 minutes east along the eastern line of
said forty (40) foot road and the western line of said
Sobol tract 909.30 feet to an iron pipe that is south
14 degrees 2 1/2 minutes west along said line 46.24
feet from an old stone, the southwestern corner of
Tract 4, of the Thomas Whitfield tract, said stone also
being the northwestern corner of said Sobol tract;
thence north 62 degrees 38 minutes west and parallel
with the northern line of said Sobol tract 41.1 feet,
more or less, to a point in the western line of said
forty {40) foot r6ad; thence south 14 degrees 02 1/2
minutes west along the western line of said road about
909 feet to its intersection with the northern line of
Grand Champion Road; thence eastwardly along the
northern line of Grand Champion Road as it curves to
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the south to the point of beginning; the same being a
portion of the forty (40) foot road as shown on the map
of the J.H. Mcdonald Division recorded in Book 285 at
Page 304 1/2 of the New Hanover County Registry. .
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED AND DECREED that the' above
described road be and the same is hereby closed. It is further
ORDERED that a copy of this order be filed in the Office of the
Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Adopted this the 4th day of September, 1990.
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CLOSING 5 Li b ' u i; -
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Portion of Unnamed
Road - SC-50
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2. ARNOLD SOBOL
3. LOREAN NIXON
4 DOROTHY NIXON
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August 23, 1990
CONSENT AGENDA
DATE: SEP 0 4 1990
ITEM No. 11
MEMORANDUM
TO:
New Hanover County Board of
County Commissioners
FROM:
Mary M. Gornto
Assistant County Manager
RE:
Change Order Report #16
Period Ending August 23, 1990
AIRPORT
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Leader Construction - Change Order llA - in the amount of
$5,933.18 This change order covers provide door signs
indicated at various locations, provide and relocate toilet
room soap dispensers, addition of one exterior momentary
contact key switch, conform to County fire codes and to have
an operable baggage conveyor, and provide (2) 2-Hour fire
rated access doors at elevators.
Leader Construction - Change Order 12A - in the amount of
$7,823.00 - This change order covers to provide and install
plastic laminate counter tops at the BMS room at the apron
level, and paint cable delivery system.
Leader Construction - Change Order 13A - in the amount of
$9,900.73 - This change order covers to provide epoxy enamel
to the concourse level in public areas, paint walls,
handrail and exposed steel for stairways, and to provide two
access doors in breezeway soffit.
Leader Construction - Change Order No. 14A - in the amount
of $889.79 - This change order covers replacing one gift
shop sign in Atrium with "Lounge" and International Drink
Symbol.
Leader Construction - Change Order No. 15A - in the amount
of $616.96 - This change order covers the installation of
two cheek walls at the end of car rental ticket counters to
be 3/4" plaster laminate with brackets to floor.
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County Commissioners
Page Number Two
August 23, 1990
AIRPORT
Sneeden, Inc. - Change Order No. 7M in the amount of -0- -
This change orders covers extension of mechanical contract
from August 31, 1990 to September 7, 1990.
Sneeden,
$1,980.00
heads in
sprinkler
Inc. Change Order No. 8M in the amount of
- This change orders covers providing sprinkler
baggage conveyor dog house and revisions to
heads in BMS room.
Sneeden, Inc. Change Order No. 6P in the
$ -0- This change order covers extension of
contract from July 21, 1990 to September 7, 1990.
amount of
plumbing
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Reagan Electric - Change Order No. 8E - in the amount of
$21,991.00 - This change order covers providing specified
modifications to the microphone systems, providing lighting
fixtures and fire-rated access door to fire-rated ceiling in
ATM room, providing and installing wall mounted cable
delivery system for BMS room, and providing and installing
three "E" light fixtures and wiring wall mounted type D5
finish to match existing.
Reagan Electric - Change Order No. 9E - in the amount of
$5,092.00 - This change order covers providing installation
of modular console for T.V. security monitors and controls
to be placed on BMS counter top, and providing dedicated 100
VAC outlet for national security service contract.
Reagan Electric - Change Order No. 10E - in the amount of
$22,720.00 This change order covers providing four
additional light fixtures at canopy, providing power for the
fuel oil leak detector from the nearest circuit, providing
power for the air purifiers in the hold room, providing
telephone conduit from ECR to Administration Level,
providing telephone conduit to one electrical room to
another, providing a 100 volt dedicated outlet in spare
electrical room for executone system, and providing seven
three pole 30 AMP breakers for mechanical room equipment.
McCarter Electric - Change Order No. Two -
-0- - This change order covers extension of
August 31, 1990, due to unknown delays
installation, D.O.T. area awaiting
encroachment agreement.
in the amount of
contract time to
to street light
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Page Number Three
August 23, 1990
AIRPORT
Dickerson Carolina - Change Order No. One - in the amount of
$71,003.00 This change order covers addition to the
contract due to error in the execution of contract and
contract time is to be extended to August 14, 1990.
Dickerson Carolina - Change Order No. Two - in the amount of
$41,415.59 - This change order covers FAA requested that
centerline taxiway reflector markers be added to apron edge
taxiline, FAA required this additional work protect their
underground cables serving this RTR facility, fire hydrants
scheduled to be removed was relocated at the request of the
Airport Engineer, storm drainage at service road "C"
intersection with Hewlett Drive, and security fences to be
relocated.
Dickerson Carolina - Change Order No. Three - in the amount
of a decrease of ($71,003.00) - The previous change order
( # 1) was done in error except for the time frame. This
change order cancels change order #1.
Dickerson Carolina - Change Order No. Four - in the amount
of $202,458.91 - This change order covers the landscaping at
the airport.
Barnes and Powell Electrical - Change Order No. Three - in
the amount of $834.30 This change order covers
installation of conduits and taxiway lights.
Stearns Airpor-t Equipment - Change Order No. One - in the
amount of $250.00 - This change order covers supplying and
installing one "lockout" devise, and changing the proposed
installation of your loading bridges from gate B-3 to gate
B-1. This change shall not cause any cost increase,
schedule impact or installation impacts.
STEAM PLANT
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Sam English Change Order No. Two in the amount of
$127,290.00 - This change order covers the cost of increase
scope of supply.
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Sec. 19.
Leave Without Pay - Retention and Continuation
of Benefits
The retention and continuation of benefits for .employees in
a leave without pay status will be administered in the following
manner:
A. Except for medical and dental premium payments, an
employee in a leave without pay status shall be
responsible for contacting the appropriate agent in
regards to other insurance premiums paid through payroll
deduction.
B. Medical and dental premium payments will be handled as
described below:
a) An employee transferring from an active pay status
to leave without pay shall become ineligible to
accrue leave credits and benefit from County paid
insurance premiums, beginning the first full pay
period of the leave without pay status. During the
interim, the employee will continue to pay any
employee insurance premiums at the group rate.
At the expiration of the above stated interim, the
employee may continue to participate in the County's
group insurance plans, provided that the employee
pays the total premium during the time the employee
is on leave without pay.
b) An employee transferring from an active pay status
to a leave without pay status due to a Worker's
Compensation case shall become ineligible to accrue
leave credits beginning the first full pay period of
the leave without pay, but may continue to pay any
individual insurance premiums at the group rate for
the duration of the leave without pay.
c) An employee serving in the U.S. Armed Forces
Reserve or National Guard, who is ordered to active
duty, shall become ineligible to accrue leave
credits, beginning the first full pay period of the
leave without pay, but may continue to pay
parent/child or family insurance premiums at the
group rate until such time that military coverage of
the benefits become effective.
d) In all cases, an employee on leave without pay will
retain all unused personal and sick leave. County
paid insurance premiums and accrual of leave credits
will not be restored until the employee returns to
an active status for a minimum of forty (40) hours
per pay period.
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Sec. 26.
Military Leave
In additio~ to reinstatement rights for veterans re~urning
from actiye d~ty (Article V Sec. 5), the Veterans.'. Ree~ployment
Rights Statute provides military leave to members of the National
Guard or Armed Forces Reserve who leave an other than temporary
position to enter a period of initial active duty for training,
tours of training duty (including summer camp, field training,
unannounced practice alerts, and attendance at service schools),
or are ordered into an active status for defense purposes.
The following guidelines outline the county's pay practice
for individuals utilizing Military Leave:
a) For the first ten (10) work days of military leave
for training purposes, the employee may receive
differential pay, provided that the military pay is
less than the regular county pay. For training
periods in excess of ten (10) work days in any year,
employees may, but are not required to, use any
accumulated personal leave or, be placed in a leave
without pay status, subject to the provisions of
Article VII Sec. 19 and 20.
b) For periods of active duty, other than for the
purpose of determining physical fitness or training,
employees may receive differential pay, for a
maximum period of six (6) consecutive months,
provided that the military pay is less than the
regular county pay. For periods in excess of six (6)
months, employees may, but are not required to, use
any accumulated personal leave or, be placed in a
leave without pay status, subject to the provisions
of Article VII Sec. 19 and 20.
c) Where pay is involved, the employer may. require the
employee to submit a copy of his orders or other
appropriate documentation evidencing performance and
compensation pertinent to the military duty.
d) An employee returning from a Military Leave of
Absence, is entitled to return to his position with
such seniority, status, pay, and personal leave
(provided he did not voluntarily take such leave),
as he would have had if he had not been absent for
such purposes, and shall be entitled to participate
in insurance and other benefits offered by the
county pursuant to established rules and practices
pertinent to other types of leaves of absence.