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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 17, 1978
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover COunty ~oard of Commissioners met in,Regular Session on Monday,
July 17, 1978, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. ,in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County
Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners George E. Alper; Karen E. Gottovi; 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. Comm. Ellen C. Williams
was absent.
Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order.
Rev. Bobby Stafford, Associate Minister of Temple Baptist Church, offered the
invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, JULY 3, 1978
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of July 3, 1978, be approved as presented. Upon vote, the motion carried as
follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. 0' Shields
Absent: Comm. Williams
WORK PROGRAM OF SOUTHEASTERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mr. Clenton Smith, Executive Director of the Southeastern Economic Development
Commission, appeared before the Board to discuss the work program of SEDC and ex-
plained the process which would be followed in the grant application for work to be
done at the New Hanover County Airport.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - EDGEWATER SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department repprted to the Board that the preliminary
plan and final plat for Edgewater Subdivision, Section 2, had been approved by the Plan-
ning Commission on July 5, 1978. Mr. oakes also reported that the Planning Commission
recommended that the Commissioners approve a variance from the Subdivision Regulations
to permit private roads in the subdivision.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to approve the final plat of Edgewater
Subdivision, Section 2, with the variance for private roads. Upon vote, the motion car-
ried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Williams
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - BETWEEN THE CREEKS SUBDIVISION
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the final plat for Between
the Creeks was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission at the me~ting of
July 5. Mr. Oakes also reported that the Planning Commission recommended the Commis-
sioners approve a variance from the Subdivision Regulations to permit'private roads and
that a performance bond had been submitted to insure that the required improvements would
be installed prior to December 6, 1978.
Comm. Gottovi moved to approve the final plat of Between the Creeks with the
variance for private roads and acceptance of the performance bond to insure improvements.
Comm. Alper requested an amendment to the motion to state that approval was subject
to prospective buyers being notified that it was in a CAMA permit area.
County Attorney Fox stated that he did not feel this could be required since it was
not a part of the Subdivision Regulations.
Chm. O'Shields seconded Comm. Gottovi's motion and upon vote, the motion carried as
follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Alper
Absent: Comm. Williams
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 17, 1978 (CONTINUED)
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - FIGURE EIGHT ISLAND, SECTION 18
Mr. Harry Oakes reported that the final plats were recommended for approval by the
Planning Commission on July 5 and explained the variances which were recommended pertaining
to the dunes and the private roads.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to approve the final plat of Figure
Eight Island, Section 18, with the recommended variances.
Mr. Oakes also reported that a check in the amount of $18,000 had been submitted
to the county to insure that all required improvements would be installed.
Upon vote, the motion for approval carried as follows:
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Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Williams
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS
Chm. O'Shields reported that the Commissioners had been furnished copies of the N. C.
General Statutes pertaining to establishment of fire protection service districts and were
requested to advise the County Manager whether or not to begin preparations for establish-
ment of these service districts.
County Manager Eller explained the alternatives for setting up fire protection
districts.
Mr. Steve Vosnock of Castle Hayne Volunteer Fire Department commented.
Chm. O'Shields moved to proce9d on this from the standpoint of the 8 ,districts and
instruct the County Manager to work with the State insurance people, with the Volunteer
Fire Departments and the Tax Office in obtaining the information and keep the Board in-
formed on the progress.
Comms. Wright, Gottovi and Alper offered their opinions on this matter.
Mr. Tom Herring, Chairman of the New Hanover Fire Inspections Committee, commented.
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Comm. Gottovi seconded Chm. O'Shields motion.
Chm. O'Shields clarified his motion to include that information would be obtained
from all interested parties and that a final decision would be made at a later date.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Williams
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 10:14 o'clock a. m. until
10:26 o'clock a. m.
FUNDING AND BUDGET TRANSFER FOR NEW HANOVER RESCUE SQUAD AMBULANCE
Mr. Hilton Jones and Mr. Thomas Johnson, of the New Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad,
appeared before the Board to request funds in the amount of $14,000 for a new ambulance.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the $14,000 for a new
ambulance for New Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad with the funds to come from the Con-
tingencies account. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Absent: Comm. Williams
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Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and ChID. O'Shields
EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR SEWER SYSTEM EVALUATION' SURVEY'
County Manager Eller explained that Henry von Oesen & Associates had suggested that
the time for the Sewer System Evaluation for the City of Wilmington be extended approxi-
mately 120 days in order that observations could be made during summer storms.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by COIll1\. Wright, to extend the time for the Sewer System
Evaluation until OCtober 1, 1978, as recommended. Upon vote, the motion carried as
follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Williams
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 17, 1978 (CONTINUED)
AMENDMENT TO EROSION & SEDIMENTATION ORDINANCE
The County Attorney had requested this matter
further review.
be postponed until a later date for
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APPROVAL OF REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH JUNE 30, 1978 "
COmm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the Report of the Col-
lector of Revenue through June 30, 1978. upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and ChID. O'Shields
Absent:
Comm. Williams
A 'copy of the Report is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 11.
APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS
County Attorney Fox reported that he had reviewed the list and found it to be in
order.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, to waive the penalty charged to
Leslie Byrd and approve the list of tax abatements. Upon vote, the motion carried as
follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi and ChID. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright
Absent: Comm. Williams
A copy of the List is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 12.
PLAQUE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
Comm. Gottovi moved that the plaque for the Law Enforcement Center contain the
names of those people who were on the Board when the contracts were let and also the
names of the County Manager, the Architect and the Contractor.
Comm. Gottovi restated the motion, seconded by COmm. Wright, that the plaque bear
the names of the General Contractor for Phase II, the Architect, the Commissioners, the
County Manager and the Department Head who were ,involved at the time the contracts were
let. Upon vote,' the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: COmm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Williams
DISCUSSION ON CONTRACT FOR REIMBURSEMENT - N. C. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
The Commissioners had been furnished copies of a contract with the N. C. Department
of Correction for reimbursement of per diem costs for male misdemeanants committed to the
custody of the County for sentences qf 30 to 180 days.
After discussion on the conditions in the contract, Comm. Alper moved to postpone
until a later date to obtain additional information.
No action was taken.
INCREASE IN RENTAL RATES FOR ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that rental rates on space in the,
Administration Building be increased to $5.25 per square foot effective October 1, 1978,
as recommended by the County Manager. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Williams
WARNING SIGNS FOR UNPROTECTED AREA AT FORT FISHER
County Manager Eller reported that he had received a request from area rescue
squad members that signed be erected on the unguarded beach areas warning swimmers.
Mike Chappell of the Carolina Beach Rescue Squad commented on the need for warning
signs.
It was agreed to work with the State on getting some signs posted in the unguarded
beach areas around Fort Fisher.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 17, 1978 (CONTINUED)
CERTIFICATION OF ROSTERS OF SOUTH WILMINGI'ON, FEDERAL POINT AND CASTLE HAYNE VOLUNTEER
FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the rosters of members of
the Castle Hayne, Federal Point and South Wilmington Volunteer Fire Departments. Upon
vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent:
Comm. Williams
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AWARD OF BIDS FOR TENNIS COURTS AT HUGH MACRAE PARK
The Commissioners had been furnished copies of a tabulation of bids received on the
tennis courts at Hugh MacRae Park.
A copy of the bid tabulation is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 13.
County Manager Eller and the Director of Parks & Recreation, Steve Stevens, explained
the bids and recommended they be awarded as follows:
Clearing, grading & paving parking lot
Clearing, grading pad for 4 tennis courts
Construction of 4 cold mix tennis courts
Installation of nets, posts ,and center straps-
Installation of fencing around 4 courts
Hinton Const. Co. - $12,161.40
- 'Hinton Const. Co. - 6,200.00
Kay Building Co. 33,933.00
Kay Building Co. 1,778.00
McCalls Fence 8,597.00
TOTAL
$62,669.40
Mr. Stevens explained the'additional funds necessary for lighting, curbing and land-
scape work.
Chm. 0' Shields moved to put in the curbing for the courts and appropriate out of
this year's budget $5,635 for lighting of the 4 courts.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to approve al,l the' items included in 0
the $71,394.43 accepting the bids as recommended by Mr. Stevens, increasing the fund
balance by $63,000 and the remainder to come from the current year's appropriation. Upon
vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Williams
DISCUSSION ON APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
Mr. William B. Farris, of the Planning Department, appeared before the Board to
explain the procedures and commitments which would be required for New Hanover County
to make application for Community Development Block Grant Funds and answered questions
from the Commissioners.
After discussion on the necessity of having a Housing Assistance Program, it was
agreed to get someone from the HUD office in Greensboro to attend the first meeting in
August to explain the types of programs that could be provided.
ADOPTION OF RESTATED RESOLUTION CREATING AIRPORT COMMISSION
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to adopt the Restated Resolution for
the Airport Commission as drawn by the County Attorney. Upon vote, the motion, carried
as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. 0' Shields
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Absent: Comm. Williams
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 14.
TRASH DISPOSAL PROBLEMS AT WILMINGTON BEACH
Comm. Gottovi commented on the letter' received from a resident of Kure Beach about
the trash disposal problems in that area.
It was agreed to ask the County Manager to pursue the matter with officials at
Carolina Beach to see if a solution to the problem ?ould be reached.
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RECLASSIFICATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE FROM PHN I TO PHN II
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm, Gottovi, to approve the reclassification of
Thelma S. Briggs, from PHN I to PHN II, inithe Family Planning budget for the Health
Department. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: COmm. Williams
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AUDIT OF OAR BOOKS
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to instruct the County's outside
auditors, Lowrimore, Warwick & Company, to audit the books of the ,Offender Aid and
Restoration Program before the County takes it over, as recommended by the County
Manager. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and ChID. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Williams
REQUEST FOR REZONING OF HOSPITAL PROPERTY
County Attorney Fox reported that he felt it would be appropriate to have the area
surrounding the New Hanover Memorial Hospital rezoned as requested by the Hospital Board.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the submission of an appli-
cation for rezoning the area surrounding the Hospital and the submission of an applica-
tion for Special Use Permit for the parking lot and authorize the County Manager or
Chairman to sign the applications. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
:Voting Aye: COmm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Williams
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AUTHORIZATION OF LEASE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH HOSPITAL
County Manager Eller explained that the County Attorney and the Attorney for New
Hanover Memorial Hospital had revised the Lease/Purchase Agreement between the County and
the Hospital for purchase of the property east of the'Hospita~ to reflect current dates
and change the annual payment date to January 15. .
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to authorize the Chairman to execute
the revised Lease/Purchase Agreement with New Hanover Memorial Hospital. upon vote, the
motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Williams
A copy of the Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office.
CHANGE ORDER - ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CAPITAL PROJECT
County Manager Eller explained the Change Order on the Administration Building
Capital Project increasing the contract with Jordan-Blanton-Myers in the amount of
$400.44 for rebuilding a pump.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the change order in the
Administration Building Capital Project as requested.and< the following budget amendment
necessitated by the change order:
Debit - Acct. #81 575 76, Contingencies $400.44
0 Credit - Acct. #81 575 73, Labor $ 54.00
Acet. #81 575 74, Non-Labor 21. 00
Acct. #81 575 75, Equipment 325.44
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: COmm. Williams
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DISCUSSION ON MEETING IN 'RALEIGH CONCERNING THE LANDFILL
The Commissioners discussed the meeting.thatwas going to be held in Raleigh on
Thursday to discuss the problems at the landfill with representatives of the Department
of Natural Resources & Community Development.
Mr. C. G. Berry commented.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that the meeting be recessed to Execu-
tive Session. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, l'lright and Chm. O'Shields
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Absent:
Comm. Williams
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session, at 12:11 o'clock p. m.
Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 12:45 o'clock p. m.
APPOINTMENT OF ED SAMUELS TO AIRPORT COMMISSION AND SETTING OF TERMS OF MEMBERS
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to appoint Ed Samuels as the seventh
member on the Airport Commission as stated in the Restated Resolution and that the
terms of the members be set as follows:
Mr. :J;..enox Cooper 1 year
Mr. George Kidder 1 year
Mr. Raiford Trask, Jr. 2 years
Mr. W. Ed Samuels 2 years
Mr. Paul Gregory 3 years
Mrs. Audrey Feenstra 3 years
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
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Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent:
COmm. Williams
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APPOINTMENT OF ERNEST SWAIN TO MUSEUM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that Mr. Ernest Swain be appointed to
the Museum Board of Trustees for a 3-year term. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Williams
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to give the letter received from the
Daughters of the Confederacy requesting one of their members be appointed to the Museum
Board of Trustees to the Board for consideration. Upon vote, the IrDtion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Absent: COmm. Williams
REAPPOINTMENT OF SNIFFEN AND HOLLIS TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to reappoint Mr. Richard Sniffen and
Mr. Charles Hollis to the Planning Commission for additional three-year terms. Upon
vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi 0
Absent: COmm. Williams
AUTHORIZATION FOR SALARY FOR MUSEUM DIRECTOR
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that the County Manager be authorized
to hire the new Museum Director at Grade 70, Step 4, which is a salary of $16,662 annually.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. 0' Shields
Absent: Comm. Williams
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ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm: Wright, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon
vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and ChID. O'Shields
Absent: Comm. Williams
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 12:49 o'clock p. m.
Re~pectfully submitted,
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Alyce B.
Clerk to
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Rusmisell
the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1978
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
August 7, 1978, at 9:00 o'clock a',m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County
Administration 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.
ChID. O'Shields called the meeting to order.
Rev. S. L. Doty of Battle Park Baptist Church offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, JULY 17, 1978
Comm. Williams requested permission to abstain from voting on approval of the
Minutes since she was absent from the meeting.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of July 17, 1978, and that Comm. Williams be allowed to abstain from voting since
she was not present at the meeting. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
Abstaining: Comm. Williams
PRESENTATION OF CONSOLIDATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. William A. Raney, Chairman of the Joint Committee to Study the Feasibility of
Consolidation, formally presented to the Board and representatives from the municipali-
ties within the County the report from the Committee.
The Commissioners, members of the Committee and other in,~erested persons commented.
ChID. O'Shields expressed appreciation Eo the members of the Committee for the work
they had done.
Planning Director Richard Fender commented.
REQUEST FOR ENDORSEMENT OF RESOLUTIONS OF DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Mr. Herb McKim. Chairman of the Democratic Party in New Hanover County, appeared
before the Board and presented a Resolution of the Democratic Party requesting that the
State of North Carolina implement a district representation system throughout the State'
and a proposal that all governments take steps to bring the rate of inflation under
control. Mr. McKim requested that the Commissioners endorse these two items.
A copy of the Resolution and the proposal are contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 15.
No action was taken.