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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,
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.)
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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
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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.
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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
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recessed the meeting for a break from 2:15 o'clock p. m. until
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
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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