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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 29, 1978 (CONTINUED)
ADJOURNMENT
COmm. Wright moved, seconded by comm. Williams, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Alper
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 9:55 o'clock a. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 3, 1978
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
July 3, 1978, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Adminis-
tration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners George E. Alper; Karen E.., Gottovi; Ellen C.
Williams; Vivian S. Wright; Chairman Claud O'Shields, Jr.; County Manager Dan W. Eller,
County Attorney James C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. No members
were absent.
Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order.
Rev. Edwin E. Kirton, retired, offered the invocation.
APOLOGY OF COMM. ALPER
Comm. Alper apologized for being absent from the meeting of June 29, 1978, when
the Budget Ordinance was adopted.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 19, 1978, AND SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 29, 1978
Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Comm. Wright, the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of June 19, 1978, and the Special Meeting of June 29, 1978, were ,unanimously
approved as presented. . - -.. .,
RETIREMENT PRESENTATIONS
Chm. O'Shields presented plaques and medallions to the following persons who re-
tired from the Department of Social Services effective July 1, 1978:
Lela Moore Hall, Director of Social Services - 15 years 8 months
Elsie M. HUband, Clerk/Stenographer V - 31 years 8 months
Grace Hixson, Social WOrker II - 26 years 9 months
Eloise L. Wood, Eligibility Supervisor I - 22 years 9 months
MEETING OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW
The Commissioners recessed the meeting from 9:11 o'clock a. m. until 9:13 o'clock
a. m. to convene as the Board of Equalization & Review to consider the valuation of
property owned by American Fletcher Mortgage Company.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
3,000 FEET WEST OF HIGHWAY 421 IN THE FLEMINGTON AREA FOR A SANITARY LANDFILL IN AN I-2
(INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT.
This request had been continued from the meetings of May 1 and June 5, 1978, in order
for the Planning Director and County Engi~eer to obtain additional information.
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Mr. D. A. Malpass, a resident of Fldtington commented.
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Planning Director Richard A. Fender and County Manager Dan W. Eller recommended the
request be continued again and readvertised as all the information had not been received.
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR LANDFILL (CONTINUED)
Chm. O'Shields moved to table this request until such time as all 'the necessary
information was obtained from the State and any other departments involved and ,that it
be readvertised and, put back on the agenda at that time.
Other residents of the'Flemington area commented.
Comm. Williams seconded Chm. O'Shields' motion to table, and upon vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 9:26 o'clock a. m. until
9:33 o'clock a. m.
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DENIAL OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDING FOR SOLID WASTE STUDY BY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Mr. Bill Reilly of the Cape Fear Council of Governments staff explained the proposed
solid waste study to be made by the Council of Governments for the four-county region it
served and requested that the Board adopt a Resolution endorsing the grant application
for this study.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Department was also
in the process of getting a study underway for solid waste planning in New Hanover County.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by COmm. Wright, not to endorse this resolution.
Chm. O'Shields requested that Mr. Reilly present the Resolution to the other 3
counties involved to get their opinions and maybe at a later date New Hanover County
would,be willing to reconsider it.
Upon vote, Comm. Alper's motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Williams, Wright and ChID. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. GottovL
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given that a public hea.:f'ing would be held by the Board of Commissioners
of New Hanover County on Monday, July 3, 1978, at 9:30 a. m. in the Assembly Room of the
County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, to consi-
der the following:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH COLLEGE
ROAD BETWEEN MARKET STREET AND ORIOLE DRIVE FROM R-15 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO B-2
(HIGH\~AY'BUSINESS DISTRICT).
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had considered
this request at its meeting in June, and both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff
had recommended approval.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to rezone the property from R-15 to
B-2 as requested and to adopt the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of New
Hanover Amending the Zoning Map of Zoning Area #9-B of New Hanover County, North Carolina
adopted July 1, 1972".
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition and no one
appeared.
Mr. Dick Plott, the petitioner, appeared to request approval.
Upon vote, the motion for approval carried unanimously.
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A copy of the Ordinance.as adopted and signed is contained in Zoning Ordinance
Book I, Section 9-B, Page 33.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERllIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH COLLEGE ROAD BETWEEN MARKET STREET AND ORIOLE DRIVE FOR AN
OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITY IN A B-2 (BUSINESS) DISTRICT.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had considered
this application at its meeting in June, and both the Planning Commission and Planning
Staff had recommended approval.
Mr. ' Dick Plott appeared before the Board to request approval.
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT - OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL FACILITY (CONTINUED)
After discussion by the Board, it was requested that Mr: Plott make application
for permits to make the other uses on his property conform with the Ordinance. '
After the Commission had considered the following four items and found them to
be fact, (a) that the use would not materially endanger the'public health or safety
if located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved;
(b) that the use met ~ll required conditions and specifications; (c) that the use would
not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or the use was a
public necessity, and (d) that the location and character of the use, if developed ac-
cording to the plan as submitted and approved, would be in harmony with the are> in which
it was to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for New
Hanover COunty, CoIl\!!l. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that the Special Use Permit
be issued b~,sed on the same conditions as recommended by the. Planning Commission. Upon
vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, .Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields .
Voting Noe: Comm. Williams and Wright
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF CASTLE HAYNE ROAD IMMEDIATELY WEST OF BERMUDA DRIVE FOR A MOBILE
HOME IN AN R-20 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT. ,
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had considered
this application at its meeting in June and both the Planning Commission and Planning
Staff recommended approval.
There was considerable discussion concerning the difference between a mobile home
and a modular home. The Planning Department was requested to address this matter in
preparing new zoning regulations.
Chm. O'Shields explained that he had previously handled the sale of the property for
which this Special Use Permit was requested.
Comm. Gottovi moved to exempt Mr. O'Shields from voting on this application.
County Attorney Fox stated that he did not feel Mr. O'Shields had any interest in
this property and that it would be in order for him to vote on the matter.
After the Commission had considered the following four'items and ,found ,them to be
fact, (a) that the use would not materially endanger the public health or safety if
located where proposed and develOped according to the plan as submitted and approved,
(b) that the use met all required conditions and'.specifications" tc) that the use,
would not substantially injure the value of adjoining or, abutting property or the use was
a public necessity; and '(d) that the location and character of the use, _if developed
according to the plan as submitted and approved, would be in harmony with the area in
which it was to be located and in general conformity,with the plan of development for
New Hanover County, Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. williams, that the special Use
Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Chm. ,O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition and no one
appeared.
Mr. L. W. Sloan commented.
Upon vote, the motion for approval carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ROCK HILL ROAD lAND APPLE ROAD FOR A CONVENIENT MART IN AN
R-10 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT. I
Planning director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had considered
this application at its meeting in June and both the Planning Commission and Planni~g,
Staff recommended approval.
After the Commission had considered the following four items and found them to be
fact, (a) that the use would not materially endanger the public health or safety if
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located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved,
(b) that the use met all required conditi9ns and specifications, (c) that the use would
not substantially injure the value of adjqining or abutting property or the use was a
public necessity; and (d) that the locatiqn and character of the use, if developed
according to the plan as submitted and approved, would be in harmony with. the area in
which it was to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for
New Hanover County, Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that the Special Use
Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR CONVENIENT MART, (CONTINUED)
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to this
request and no one appeared.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLCM RETAIL
SALES IN CONJUNCTION WITH WHOLESALE ESTABLISHMENTS IN I-I (INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT BY SPECIAL
USE PERMIT. 0
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had considered
this amendment at its meeting in June and both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff
recommended approval.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the following amendments
to the County Zoning Ordinance and to adopt the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the
County of New Hanover Amending the Zoning Ordinance of New Hanover County, North Carolina
adopted October 6, 1969":
Amend Article V., Section 56-3 by adding the following:
(5) Retail sales incidental to wholesaling activity, provided that:
(a) Retail sales floor area be limited to not more than twenty-five (25)
percent of the total floor area of the entire wholesale or warehouse
structure; and
(b) Two-way driveways within the rural commercial classification of the
North Carolina Department of Transportation standards be provided at
any location of existing or proposed driveways.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to comment and no one appeared in
this regard.
upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED 0
ON THE NORI'H SIDE OF MARKET STREET EXTENSION APProXIMATELY 4,800 FEET NORTH OF THE INTER-
SECTION OF EASTWOOD ROAD FOR RETAIL SALES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A WHOLESALE ESTABLISHMENT
IN AN I-I (INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT).
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had considered
this request at its meeting in June and both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff
recommended approval with the following stipulations:
1) Retail sales floor area be limited to not more than twenty-five (25%) per cent
of the total floor area of the entire structure;
2) Two-way driveways within the rural commercial classification of the N. C.
Dept. of Transportation standards be constructed over both locations of the
existing driveways;
3) Plans as submitted and approved with the application for Special Use Permit; and
4) That Special Use Permit shall comply with all other supplemental regulations
and ,requirements imposed by the Zoning Ordinance and any other applicable
Federal, State or local ordinances.
After the Commission had considered the following four items and found them to
be fact, (a) that the use would not materially endanger the public health or safety if
located where prpposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved;
(b) that the use met all required conditions and specifications; (c) that the use would
not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or the use was a
public necessity; and (d) that the location and character of the use, if developed
according to the plan as submitted and approved, would'be in harmony with the area in
which it was to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for
New Hanover County, Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that the Special Use
Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 10:23 o'clock a. m. until
10:32 o'clock a. m.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 3,1978 ,(CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE 'PLANNING COMMISSION
TO DENY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WRIGHTSVILLE AVENUEI AND
STOKLEY ROAD FROM, 0 ,& I (OFFICE & INSTITU'l'IONAL, DISTRICT) TO B-1 (BUSINESS DISTRICT).
The attorney for the petitioners on this appeal had requested the matter be tabled
until July 17 as he would be out of town on July 3.
Some of the opposing parties who were present requested that 'it be tabled until
the first meeting in August as they would not be able to come back On July 17.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded
until ,the first meeting in August.
by Comm. Williams, that this appeal be continued
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER 'AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE EAST SIDE OF RIVER ROAD '1.,069 FEET EAST OF THE SOUTHS IDE TREATMENT PLANT FOR A
MOBILE HOME IN AN I-2 (INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had con-
sidered this application at its meeting in June and both the Planning Commission and
Planning Staff had recommended approval.
After the Commission had considered the fOllowing four items and found them to be
fact, (a) that the use would not materially endanger the public health or safety if
located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved;
(b) that the use met all required conditions and specifications; (c) that the use would
not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or the use was a
public necessity, and (d) that the location and character of the use, if'developed
according to the plan as submitted and approved, would be in harmony with the area in
which it was to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for
New Hanover County, Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the Special
Use Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition and no one
appeared in this regard.
Upon vote, the motion for approval carried'unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO' CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY IMMEDIATE-
LY EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF MASONBORO AND MYRTLE GROVE LOOP ROADS FOR A COMMUNITY
UTILITY BUILDING IN AN R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had considered
this application at 'its meeting in June and both the Planning Commission and Planning
Staff had recommended approval with the following stipulations:
1) Plan as submitted and approved with the application"for Special Use Permit,
2) That the Special Use Permit shall comply with all other supplemental regula-
tions and requirements imposed by the Zoning Ordinance or any other Federal,
State, or local ordinances; and,
3) That a:,minimum of 10 feet of the existing natural vegetation 'be retain~d along
the perimeter of the site or a minimum of a 10 foot planted buffer be provided
in accordance with Section 67 of the ZOning Ordinance.
After the Commission had considered the following four items and found them to be
fact, (a) that the use would not materially endanger the public health or safety if
located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved,
(b) that the use met all required conditions and specifications; (c) that the use would
not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or the use was a
public necessity; and (d) that the location and character of the use, if developed
according to the plan as submitted and approved, would be in harmony with the area in
which it was to be located and in general, conformity with the' plan of development for
New Hanover County, Comm. Williams moved, i seconded by Comm; Wright, that the Special
Use Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present 'to speak in opposition and no one
appeared.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE NOR'l'IIERN PORTION OF' HUGH MAeRAE ,PARK FOR A ,PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITY IN AN R-15
(RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT.
Planning Director Richard Fender
reported that the Planning Commission
explained the need for this Special Use Permit
and Planning Staff had recommended approval.
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After the Commission had considered the following four items and found them to be
fact, (a) that the use would not materially endanger the public health or safety if
located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved;
(b) that the use met all required conditions and specifications; (c) that the use would
not Substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or the use was a 0
public necessity; and (d)' that the location and character of the use, if developed
according to the plan as submitted and approved, would be in harmony with the area in
which it was to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for
New Hanover County, Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. williams, that the Special Use
Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADJOST THE
CUT-OFF DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF ZONING AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT ITEMS TO PROVIDE ADDI-
TIONAL TIME FOR PROCESSING AND REVIEW PRIOR TO CONSIDERATION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that this amendment was considered by the
Planning Commission at its meeting in June and both the Planning Commission and Planning
Staff recommended approval.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by COmm. Williams, that the following amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance be approved and to adopt the Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of
the County of New Hanover Amending the ZOning Ordinance of New Hanover County, North
Carolina adopted October 6, 1969":
1. Amend'Article VII, Section 71-1, Subsection (2) by,deleting 'ten (10)'
in the fourth sentence and inserting 'fifteen (15)' in lieu of same.
2. Amend Article XI, Section 110-2, Subsection (2) by deleting 'ten (10'
in the fifth sentence and inserting 'fifteen (15)' in lieu of same.
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Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE DEFI-
NITIONS OF FUEL PUMP ISLANDS AND OVERHEAD CANOPIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING RE-
QUIRED SETBACK REQUIREMENTS.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported ,that this amendment was considered by the
Planning Commission at the meeting in June and both the Planning Commission and Planning
Staff recommended approval.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by COmm. Alper, approval of the following amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance and to adopt the Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the COunty
of New Hanover Amending the Zoning Ordinance of New Hanover County, North Carolina Adopted
October'6, 1969":
Amend Article II., Section 23 by adding the following:
23-54 Fuel Pump Island - A fuel pump island consists of any device or group of
devices used for dispensing motor fuel or similar petroleum products to
the general public.
For the purpose of determining setback distances required by this ordinance,
the outer edge of any supportive structure (concrete or other types of bases),
physically connected to a fuel pump and the ground, shall be the part of
the fuel pump island from which all such measurements are made.
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Minimum setback distances shall be determined by measuring a straightline
distance from the nearest point of the required reference boundary (i. e.,
street right-of-way, zoning district boundary, or property line) to the
closest edge of the fuel pump island.
23-55 Overhead canopy - Any structure placed over, around or near a, fuel pump
island and intended to provide lighting and/or protection from the elements
for fuel pump island users shall be considered an overhead canopy.
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FUEL PUMP ISLANDS AND CANOPIES (CONTINUED)
Minimum se~c~~istances shall be determined 'by measuring a stra~tline.
dis-tance, from the nearest point of the, required reference boundary (i. e.,
street right-of-way, zoning district line or property line) to the pOint
on the ground surface which is perpendicular to the closest' edge of the
canopy overhang.
upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS TO ALLOW
REGISTERED SURVEYORS TO ESTABLISH LOWEST FLOOR ELEVATION IN "V" ZONES.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that this amendment was considered by
the Planning Commission at its meeting in June and both the Planning Commission and the
Planning Staff recommended approval.
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COmm.Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the following amendment
and adoption of "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the Flood Plain
Management Regulations of New Hanover County, North Carolina adopted April 3, 1978".
Amend Article IV., Section 2., Subsection e., Paragraph (6) as follows:
(6) Compliance with provisi~ns contain~d in Article IV., Section 2., e.,
(2), (3), (4) and (5) , shall be .certified to by a registered pro-
fessional engineer or architect, except that a registered land surveyor
may be used to'certify the lowest floor elevation in relation to the
base flood elevation level in accordance with the ,provisions of this
Section.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
CERTIFICATION OF ROSTERS OF WRIGHTSBORO AND OGDEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of the rosters
Wrightsboro and Ogden Volunteer Fire Departments as submitted to the Board.
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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ProPOSED LEGISLATION TO EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES ANY LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, CROPS AND
OTHER FARM PRODUCTS ONE YEAR OLD OR LESS
The Commissioners had discussed this proposed legislation at the meeting of June 5
and the request of Rep. T. W. Ellis, Jr. to endorse it.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to write a letter to Rep. Ellis
informing him that New Hanover County was not taking a position on this legislation
since our County was not involved in agriculture enough for it to make a difference
and it should not be assumed that we supported it. Upon vote, the ,motion carried
unanimously.
AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR CAMA PERMITS
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the Agreement with the
Department of Natural Resources and Community Development for reimbursement for pro-
cessing CAMA permits. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office.
DISCUSSION ON AIRPORT COMMISSION BY-LAWS
Comm. Gottovi commented on the new by-laws that were being prepared for the Airport
Commission.
The other Commissioners also offered comments.
(Discussion continued later in meeting)
APPROVAL OF ADAP-05 PROJECT APPLICATION
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve and authorize the
Chairman to execute the ADAP-05 Project Application for the following work to be done
at the Airport:
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Prepare New Exhibit "A" Property, 'Map
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Construct General Aviation Apron 'Expansion and Associated Apron Edge
Lighting and Flood Lighting
ALP Update
Approach and Obstruction Survey
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4)
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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DATE FOR MEETING WITH LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Dr. James Hundley, Chairman of the Library 'Advisory Board, had requested that the
Commissioners set a meeting with the Library Advisory Board sometime during the last
half of August.
Comm. Gottovi moved to schedule a joint meeting with the Library Advisory Board
at their regularly scheduled meeting in August. The motion died for lack of a second.
(Continued later in meeting)
DISCUSSION ON DESIGNATING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SERVICES FOR AGING AS REPRESENTATIVE
FROM NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chm. O'Shields asked the members of the Board if they had any objections to his
writing a letter designating the Executive Director of Services for the Aging as the
Aging Program Administrator for New Hanover County.
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No action was taken.
MEETING WITH LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (CONTINUED)
It was agreed to ask the Library Advisory Board to come to either of the regular
Commission meetings in August.
PRESENTATION OF TREE PROGRAM
New Hanover County had won an Achievement Award for the annual tree distribution
program, and Agricultural Extension Chairman, Durwood Baggett, presented the program
that he had prepared for display at the NACo convention in Atlanta.
DELAY OF PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO MARY C. WILLIAMS SCHOOL
At the meeting of June 19, 1978, the Commissioners had approved the purchase of
property adjacent to Mary C. Williams School for a future recreation site. County
Manager Eller recommended that the Commissioners delay closing of the sale on this
property, to reappropriate the funds in the budget for fiscal year 1978/79 and to
authorize application for a grant for funds to develop this property. He stated that
the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants would be awarded in October or November
and that New Hanover County would be eligible to receive funds up to the purchase
price, provided the property had not actually been acquired prior to award of the grant.
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Comm. Williams moved, seconded by COmm. Gottovi, to delay purchase of the property
and authorize application for grant funds to develop this property. Upon vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON STATE WATER RESOURCES BOARD
Comm. Williams commented on the possible formation of a State Water Resources
Commission with annual dues of $200 and moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that when it
was formed New Hanover County should join. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
FURTHER DISCUSSION ON AIRPORT COMMISSION BY-LAWS
The Commissioners had been furnished copies of the proposed by-laws for the Airport
Co~ssion for comment.
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County Manager Eller and COunty Attorney Fox clarified some of the language and
it was agreed that another member should be added to the commission and that the, County
Commission representative should be allowed to vote. It was also agreed to change the
terms of appointees to three years.
DISCUSSION ON BALANCED GROWTH MEETIN:; IN LUMBERTON
Comm. Gottovi reminded the Board of the Governor's Balanced Growth meeting in Lumber-
ton on July 10.
DISCUSSION ON LETTER CONCERNING NEW HANOVER COUNTY'S 250TH BIRTHDAY
Comm. Gottovi also requested information as to whether or not the County should
do anything to celebrate the 250th birthday about which a letter had been received.
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DISCUSSION ON COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVE MEETING
Comm. Williams reminded the Board of the Community Based Alternative meetings and
stated that she felt the County should be represented.
DISCUSSION ON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT BOUNDARIES
Comm. Gottovi asked whether or not any of the Board members were interested in the
proposal for changing the Council of Government boundaries as suggested in a letter from
Dr. Glen Deal.
No action was taken.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 3, 1978 (CONTINUED)
EXTENSION OF LETTER OF CREDIT ON SHINN POINT SUBDIVISION , ,
County Manager Eller reported on the request for extension of the Letter of,Credit
on Shinn Point Subdivision'and stated that the Planning Department and the County
Engineer recommended the extension.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Coinm. Alper, approval of extension of the Letter
of Credit on Shinn Point Subdivision to August 3, 1978. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously~
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SALE OF POLES AT THE MUSEUM
County Manager Eller reported th~t bids received on the poles at the Museum had
been rather low, and he recommended that they not be sold but used to line off parking
bts at-the Museum, and the Agricultural Extension Office.
It was agreed by common consent to accept the Manager's recommendation.
APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE CONTRACT
County Manager Eller explained the new Contract with the U. S.. Department of Justice
for reimbursement in the amount of $10.00 per day for holding Federal Prisoners.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by COmm. Alper, to approve the contract. Upon vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - WIC PROGRAM
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded 'by Comm. Alper, approval of the following budget
amendment for the WIC Program in the Health Department budget:
Revenue
Debit - Acct. #44 368 16, State Grant - WIC Program
Expenditures
0 Credit - Acct. #44 598 02, Salaries & Wages
Acct. #44 598 05, FICA
Acct. #44 598 06, Group Insurance
Acct. #44 598 07, Retirement
Acct. #44 598 11.. Telephone & Postage
Acct. #44 598 74, Equipment
Acct. #44 598 12, Printing
ACct. #44 598 14, Travel, Meetings & Schools
Acct. #44 598 33, Supplies & Materials
Acct. #44 598 34, Food Purchases
$64,278.57
$10,165.00
615.00
2513.00
652.00
400.00
2,000.00
588.57
500.00
600.00
48,500.00
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi' and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Williams and Wright
BUDGET AMENDMENT - CETA VI
COmm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. wright, to approve the following budget
amendment in the CETA VI Program for the Highway Beautification Program:
Debit - Acct. #11 350 31, State Grant CETA VI
Credit - Acct. #11 679 02, Salaries & Wages
Acct. #11 679 05, FICA
0 Acct. #11 679 06, Group Insurance
Acct. #11 679 54, Insurance & Bonds
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
$12,246
$10,000
600
1,140
506
STATOS OF 911 EMERGENCY SYSTEM
County Manager Eller reported that he had written for information on the status
of the 911 Emergency System and hoped to have an update in the near future.
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THAD CARMICHAEL NAMED BUILDING INSPECTOR OF YEAR FOR NORTH CAROLINA
Chm. O'Shields reported that New Hanover County Chief Building Inspector, Thad
Carmichael, had been named Building Inspector of the Year for North Carolina.
It was agreed that the Board would write him a congratulatory letter on this
achievement.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that the meeting be recessed to
Executive Session for committee appointments and to discuss land acquisition and
personnel matters. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 12:00 o'clock noon.
Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 12:45 o'clock p. m.
APPOINTMENT OF' MEARES HARRISS, JR. TO INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to appoint Mr. Meares Harriss, Jr.
to the Wilmington/New Hanover Insurance Advisory Committee for a 3-year term. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously a
APPOINTMENT OF GREGORY AND FEENSTRA TO THE AIRPORT COMMISSION
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, the appointment of Mr.
and the reappointment of Mrs. Audrey Feenstra to the Airport Commission.
motion carried unanimously.
Paul Gregory
Upon vote, the
APPOINTMENTS OF DAVIS, NANCE, GRABAM AND CARTER TO MUSEUM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Chm. 0' Shields, the ,appointment of Mr. R. Jack Davis,
Mrs. Linda Nance, Mrs. Lynn Graham and Mr. James O. Carter to 3-year terms on the Museum
Board of Trustees.
COMM. WRIGHT LEFT THE MEETING AT 12:45 O'CLOCK P. M. AND WAS ABSENT FOR THE REST
OF THE MEETING
Upon vote, Comm. Gottovi's motion carried as follows:
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Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Wright
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon
vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Wright
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 12:46 o'clock p. m.
Respectfully submitted',
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
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