Loading...
1978-08-07 Regular Meeting o o '0 253 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 17, 1978 (CONTINUED) 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, &e'y' Alyce B. Clerk to 4.If......oIZ?,.: -~ L6 Rusmisell the Board abr 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. 254 dS(' MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1978 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING Notice had been given that a public hearing ,would be' held by the Board of Commis- sioners of New Hanover County on J.bnday, August 7, 1978, at 9:30 a. m. in the.Assembly Room of the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, to consider the following: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WRIGHTSVILLE AVENUE AND STOKLEY ROAD FROM 0 & I (OFFICE & INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT) TO B-1 (BUSINESS DISTRICT) . Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission had considered this request at its meeting on June 7,and both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff had recommended denial. Mr. Lilley explained the reasons for denial and gave some of the background of the case. o Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to this rezoning and the following persons appeared: Mrs. Ann Baker, representing residents of Stokley Road area Mrs. Charlene Nelson Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this rezoning, and Mr. John J. Burney, Attorney for the petitioner, appeared to request approval. The following persons offered further comments: Mrs. Beverly Stokley Mr. Dallas Harris, the petitioner Mr. John Maye Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve this rezoning request. Upon vote, the motion was defeated as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Williams and Chm. O'Shields Voting Noe: Comm. Alper, Gottovi and Wright o BREAK - Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 10:23 o'clock a. m. until 10:36 o'clock a. m. REQUEST FOR CHANGES IN USES ALLOWED IN B-I (BUSINESS) DISTRICT Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the Planning Department review the list of allowed uses in B-I zones and eliminate the ones thatw.re not compatible with residential areas or make the uses that were not compatible allowable only by Special Use Permit so the-Commission,would have some control over the uses and bring these changes back to the Board at the earliest,possibl~ t~~. Comm. Gottovi clarified her motion so that the Planning Commission would review the changes prior to their coming to the Commission. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF N. C. HWY. 132 AND THE SEABOARD COASTLINE RAILROAD IN THE CASTLE HAYNE AREA FROM I-2 (INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT) TO R-15 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) . Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that the Planning commission had considered this at its meeting in July and both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff had recommended approval. Comm. Williams moved that the rezoning be approved and that the ordinance entitled 0 "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the Zoning Map of Zoning Area #8A of New Hanover County, North Carolina,adopted June 19, 1972" be adopted. Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition or in favor of this rezoning and no one appeared. Comm. Gottovi seconded the motion and upon vote, the motion carried 'unanimously. A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in ZOning Ordinance Book I, Section 8A, Page 9. o o o 255 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1978 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TO REDEFINE THE PROCESS FOR THE REVIEW OF SUBDIVISIONS Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department explained the reasons for the pro- posed amendments to the County Subdivision 'Regulations which would allow the Planning Commission to have a Subdivision Review committee and reported that the Planning Commis- sion had considered these amendments at their meeting in July and both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval. cbmm. Wright moved', seconded by Comm. Alper, to adopt the proposed amendments. Upon vote, the motion carried ,unanimously,' A copy of 'the amendments is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 16. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A CORRECTIVE ORDINANCE TO REFLECT THE INTENT OF THE ORIGINAL o & I (OFFICE & INSTITUTIONAL) .ZONING FOR THE CAPE FEAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PROPERTY. Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department explained that there was an error in the original Ordinance prepared when the property for the Cape Fear Memorial Hospital was zoned 0 & I. He stated that the Planning Commission had considered this matter at its meeting in July and both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval. Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to adopt the Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the Ordinance Which Amended the Zoning Map of Zoning Area #9B Adopted December 7, 197t~ and is Contained in Zoning Ordinance Book I, Section 9B, Page 4". Upon vote the motion carried unanimously. A copy of1:l)e Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in Zoning Ordinance Book I, Section 9B, Page 34. INTRODUCTION OF SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR County Manager Eller introduced the new Director of Social Services, Mr. Wayne Morris, who assumed his duties that morning, August 7, 1978. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS This matter was tabled as the HUD representative was not present for the meeting. OFFENDER AID AND RESTORATION Mr. DeOther Melvin, Chairman of the OAR Board of Directors, Sheriff H. G. Grohman and Mrs. Barbara Graham, Director of the OAR Program, appeared before the Board to clarify the charges that had been made against'var~ous employees and to explain that OAR of North Carolina would assume all responsibility for the program through September 30, 1978. ' ChID. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to let the North Carolina OAR as- sume the responsibility for the liabilities and assets, 'assume the responsibility for -- the actions and expenditures of OAR of New Hanover County w,til September 30, 1978, and close out the books at that time. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, 'to put agenda for discussion at the first meeting in September. unanimously. the OAR,program back on the Upon vote, the motion carried DISCUSSION, OF NOISE ORDINANCE 'Mr. G. D. Ferguson appeared before the Board to request problem in the vicinity of his residence on Clear Run Drive~ have a Noise Ordinance, there was no actionche could take to assistance with a noise Since the County did not stop this situation. County Attorney Fox advised Mr. Ferguson of alternatives that may remedy the problem. It was agreed by common consent to put the Noise Ordinance back on the agenda, for discussion on September 5. PURCHASE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES The Commissioners had been furnished information and were requested to determine whether or not they wished to submit bid specifications and purchase the law enforce- ment vehicles through 'the Contract for the' State'of North Carolina vehicles. Cheriff Grohman commented that he was opposed to this method of purchasing vehicles and felt that they should be purchased locally. Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to continue purchasing law enforce- ment vehicles locally through competitive bids. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. 256 .;( .s- c. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1978 INTRODUCTION OF PERSONNEL INTERN County Manager Dan W. Eller introduced to the Board Mr. Dan McCarthy who was going to serve as personnel intern during Gary Cannon's educational leave. LUNCH Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for lunch from 11:50 o'clock a. m. until 1:10 o'clock p. m. COMM. WILLIAMS LEFT MEETING EARLY Comm. Williams left the meeting at 11: 50 0' clock a. m. and was absent for the rest 0 of the meeting. ADDITION OF STREETS TO STATE SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, to approve the resolution requesting the addition of President, Davis Avenue and General Whiting Blvd. in Fort Fisher Subdivi- sion; Presidio Drive in Monterey Heights, Section 4; and Southwold Drive in Water ford Subdivision, as recommended by the County Engineer and Planning Department and that South Branch Road and Buckeye Drive not be recommended until the deficiencies were corrected. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams Copies of the Resolutions are on file in the Clerk's Office. AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL POLICY CONCERNING PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, approval of amending the Personnel Policy as Follows: Article VI, Sec. 7. Physical Examinations All protective service employees (those employees in the Sheriff's Department and Airport Fire Department) will be required to have a physical examination as set forth in the schedule listed below. This examination will be performed by the staff at the New Hanover County Health Department, unless the Health Department 0 Director provides otherwise. The results of the examination will be submitted to the County Personnel Office to be retained in the employee's personnel file. EMPLOYEE AGE GROUP 31 and below PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FREQUENCY Initial exam upon employment; once every three (3) years thereafter. 40 to 49 Once every two (2)' years 50 and above Annually Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams EXTENSION OF FIRE DISTRICT LIMITS - CASTLE, HAYNE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm.Gottovi, to approve the extension'of the_fire district limits',from 3 miles to 4 miles as requested by the'Castle Hayne Volunteer-Fire Department,for insurance rating purposes. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper" Gottovi, Wright',and Chm. 0' Shields Absent: Comm. Williams o AMENDMENT TO EROSION & SEDIMENTATION ORDINANCE c~~ty Attorney Fox explained that this amendment was predicated upon one drafted by the State and was necessary for the county's,Ordinance to conform to State rules and regulations. CCmm. Alper moved to adopt the Ordinance Amending the New Hanover County Soil Erosion & Sedimentanion Control Ordinance.. (Continued after next item.) o o o 257" MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1978 (CONTINUED) CONTRACT WITH ATTORNEY FOR CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the Contract of Employ- ment with Robert O'Qtiinn', Attorney for the Title IV-D Child Support Program, for another year. Upon vote, the IOOtion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams TABLING OF AMENDMENT TO EROSION & SEDIMENTATION ORDINANCE (CONTINUED) Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to table action on the Erosion & Sedimentation Ordinance until the next meeting since one member of the Board was absent. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams CONTRACT FOR AUDIT OF LPW GRANTS Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to accept the proposal and authorize the Chairman to sign the proposal and the contract with Lowrimore, Warwick & Company for final audit of LPW Grants No. 04-51-26287 and No. 04-51-22413 which were the EDA Grants for the Airport sewer system and the heating and air conditioning system in the County Administration Building. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: COmm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and ChID. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams APPROVAL OF SALE OF LIGHTS REMOVED FROM HUGH MACRAE PARK Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields to accept the bid in the amount of $1.00 from the Optimist Club of Cape Fear of Wilmington, NC, Inc. for purchase of lights, fixtures, guy wires, anchors and cross arms that were removed from Hugh MacRae .park, as they were properly advertised and no upset bids were received. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. williams CONTRACT WITH DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to sign the contract with the Depart- ment of Corrections for reimbursement of per diem costs for male misdemeanants committed to the custody of the COunty and continue to work with the other counties of the State to get it on a per diem basis from the standpoint of costs for keeping these prisoners. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. williams It was agreed that a cover letter would be written expressing the Board's concern that the actual cost per County basis should be looked into 'further. TABLING OF ADOPTION OF COUNTY CODE By common consent, the adoption of the.ordinance enacting the County Code was tabled until the second meeting in August since one member of the Board was absent. DESIGNATION OF CHAIRMAN O'SHIELDS AS VOTING DELEGATE TO ANNUAL CONFERENCE Comm. G~ttovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that Chairman Claud 0' Shields, Jr. be designated as voting delegate for the North Carolina Association of County Commis- sioners Annual Conference in Asheville on August 24-27, 1978. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and ChID. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams 258 .2SK MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1978 (CONTINUED) CHANGE OF DATE OF FIRST MEETING IN SEPTEMBER Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gcittovi, that since the first Monday in Sep- tember was Labor Day and a County holiday, the first meeting in September be changed to Tuesday, September 5, 1978. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams BUDGET TRANSFER - ENGINEERING 0 Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the transfer of $1,000 from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Maintenance & Repair - Autos & Trucks, Acct. #11 540 17, in the Engineering budget to make repairs and purchase diesel fuel for the 2~-ton army truck being used in the CETA program that is picking up trash and debris along the highways and park areas. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams BUDGET TRANSFER - LIBRARY CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the transfer of $1,200 from Building, Acct. #82 575 72, to Additional Architectural Services, Acct. #82 575 76, in the Library Capital Project Ordinance for soil testing services performed by Law Engineering Company. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED TO FRANK HILL ON CAROLINA BEACH INLET PROPERTY Comm. Gottovi requested that a copy of the letter from Col Hight of the Corps of Engineers be forwarded to Mr. Frank Hill, who had requested assistance with an erosion problem in the vicinity of the Carolina Beach Inlet, to keep him informed on what was 0 being done to help him. COMPLAINTS ABOUT DOG POUND Comm. Gottovi reported that she had received numerous complaints on conditions at the County Dog Pound and asked that this matter be checked out. UPDATE ON FLEMINGTON SITUATION J Comm. Gottovi requested an update on the Flemington water situation and County Manager Eller explained that water was being furnished to some of the residents pending further tests to determine the source of the problem. REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATION OF COSTS ON DIKING & DREDGING Comm. Alper expressed concern with the letter from Col. Hight concerning the County's having to bear some of the costs for diking and dredging in the area of the Masonboro Island jetty that was to be constructed by the Corps of Engineers. It was agreed to invite Col. Hight to attend a Commission meeting to explain this matter. TENANTS PROTEST INCREASE IN RENTAL RATES ON ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Mr. Harry Payne, acting as spokesman, Mr. Bill Humphrey and Mr. Ken Newland appeared before the Board to protest the large increase in rental rates on office space in the County Administration Building. They felt that an increase was justified but that the percentage of the increase was too high. o Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that rental rates for existing tenants be set at $4.50 per square foot and $5.00 per square foot for new tenants coming after October 1, 1978. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and ChID. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams BREAK Chm. O'Shields 2:20 o'clock p. m. " recessed the meeting for a break from 2:15 o'clock p. m. until o o o ,-,,",,~-*-, 259 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1978 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF BID FOR READER/PRINTER IN REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE One bid had, been received from Eastman Kodak in the'amount',of $10;951.30 foi: a reader/printer in the Register of Deeds Office, and the 'Commissioners were requested to approve the bid. Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to approve the bid from Eastman Kodak COmpany in the amount of $10,951.30 for a reader/printer for the Register of' Deeds Office. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and ChID. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams AMENDMENT TO TENNIS COURT CONTRACT Comm.' Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to amend the Contract with Kay Building Company for construction of tennis courts at Hugh MacRae ,Park by adding the following paragraph due to the weather restrictions on this type work: The Contractor hereby agrees to commence work under this contract on or before the date to be specified in written "Notice to Proceed" of the Owner and to fully complete the project within one hundred twenty (120) consecutive calendar days after grading completed. The terms of the con- tract are intended for the completion of the project at the earliest pos- sible date. However, it is recognized that certa'in drying and temperature conditions must be met as cited in the specifications. Therefore, the contractor may expect to receive a stop work order suspending construction about October 15, 1978, until favorable weather conditions permit resumption of work about April 15, 1979, without the time being charged,against the completion schedule. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams BUDGET TRANSFER - AIRPORT MOTOR GRADER Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of transferring funds from the following accounts into the Airport Equipment Acct. #31 650 74, to replace a motor grader: Professional services, Acct. #31 650 04 Maintenance & Repair - Equipment, Acct. #31 650 16 contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61 $1,000 1,000 $4,000 Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and ChID. O'Shields Absent: Comm. williams BUDGET TRANSFER - HEALTH DEPARTMENT VENDING MACHINE PROFITS Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval transfer in the Health Department budget to purchase coffee of the following budget from vending machine profits: Debit - Misc. Revenue, Acct. #44 335 00 Credit - Supplies & MaterialS, Acct. #44 590 33 $1,500 $1,500 Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and ChID. O'Shields ~sent: Comm. Williams I BUDGET TRANSFER - AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. 'Gottovi, approval of the following budget amendment in order to disburse payment to 'the people who participated in the fanncensus survey: Debit - Acct. #11 335 00, Miscellaneous Revenue $151.20 Credit - Acct. #11 615 04, A & E - Professional Service $151.20 Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and ChID. O'Shields Absent: . Comm. Williams 260 .:< (, 0 MINUTES OF'REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1978 (CONTINUED) BUDGET AMENDMENT - HOSPITAL EXPANSION Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of the following budget amendment in the Hospital Expansion Project to disburse payment to Debt Service for Fiscal Year 1978/79: Revenue Debit - Acct. #78 329 00, Interest on Investment $111,000 Expenditure Credit - Acct. #78 575 06, Transfer to Debt Service $111,000 o Upon vote, the motion carried as' follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams AMENDMENT TO ADAP-05 APPLICATION AT AIRPORT County Manager Eller explained the need for amending the application for the,ADAP-05 Application to provide for VASI lights on the runway that was going to be used while runway 16-34 was closed. Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the amendment to the ADAP-05 Project Application as requested. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams AWARD OF BID ON VOTING MACHINE The Board of Elections had received a bid from Computer Election Systems in the amount of $4,634.10 for two voting machines and requested the Board authorize the pur- chase of these Votomatic Voting Machines. Comm. Gottovi moved to approve the bid and authorize the purchase of two machines. o Mrs. Dorothy Harrell, Supervisor of Elections, appeared before the Board to ex- plain the difference in these machines and the ones that were presently being used. It was agreed to have a demonstrqtion of these machines at the next Commission meeting. Chm. O'Shields seconded the motion and upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields Voting Noe: Comm. Wright Absent: Comm. Williams EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session for land acquisition, committee appointments and personnel matters. Upon vote, the motion c~rried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and ChID. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 2:53 o'clock p. m. Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 3:38 o'clock p. m. o LETTER TO CARDINAL HEALTH AGENCY ENDORSING APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM C. TAYLOR Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that Chm. O'Shields write a letter to the Cardinal Health Agency endorsing the reappointment of William C. Taylor to its Board of Directors. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. 0' Shields Absent: Comm. Williams o o o t' - "~'. 2Q1: MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 7, 1978 (CONTINUED) APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER ALPER- TO -LIBRARY 'ADVISORY BOARD, Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by,Comm. Gottovi, that Commissioner be appointed to serve a three~year term on the Library Advisory Board. motion carried as follows: George E;' Alper Upon vote, the Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams REAPPOINTMENT OF COTTON, SHELTON AND WADDELL TO LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD Comm., Gottovi moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, the reappointment of Mary Lou Cotton, Lee Shelton and Ruth Waddell, to additional three-year terms on the Library Advisory Board. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Williams ADJOURNMENT Comm. Wright moved, seconded by COmm. Alper, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent:' Comm. williams ADJOURNMENT Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: COmm. Williams Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 3:40 o'clock p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~IJ./?~ Alyce B. Rusmisell Clerk to the Board abr MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, AUGUST 9, 1978 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on Wednesday, August 9, 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; 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. Conun. Karen Ee Gottovi arrived at 9:05 o'clock a. m. Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order and stated the purpose of the Special Meeting was to hear an appeal by Mr. Gary Eyster in the matter of his dismissal as Musuem Director of New Hanover, County. Mr. O'Shields stated that the hearing would be conducted in Executive Session with the following persons present: Gary M. Cannon Daniel E. McCarthy Eleanore Howland Mary C. Williams Conny Gillen Catharine C. Carpender Jean Kelly Helen Willetts Daniel Lee Brawley John R. Jefferies Billy L. Mason - County Personnel Director - Personnel Intern - Museum Trustee - Museum Trustee - Museum Trustee - Former Museum Trustee - Museum Trustee - Museum Trustee - Former Museum Trustee - Museum Trustee - Museum Trustee