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1978-09-05 Regular Meeting 268 DISTRICT ELECTION SYSTEMS (CONTINUED) Chm. O'Shields moved that Commissioners Gottovi and Alper be appointed to that Committee. Comm. Wright moved that the meeting be adjourned. The motion did not receive a second. Comm. Gottovi seconded Chm. O'Shields' motion and upon vote, it carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields Voting Noe: Comm. Williams and Wright o ~'\ , I ' r' DISCUSSION ON DETERIORATION OF ROADS IN FLEMINGTON Chm. O'Shields reported that he had received a complaint on the deterioration of the roads in Flemington since the National Guard had been hauling water over there for the residents and stated that a resident had requested that the County haul in some marl or something to help them with their roads. It was agreed that the County Manager would write a letter to Mr. Yates suggesting that the water be placed in a location so that the roads would not be deteriorated. ADJOURNMENT Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Chm. O'Shie1ds adjourned the meeting at 1:11 o'clock p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~ ,6'.k~ Alyce B. Rusmisell Clerk to the Board abr 1,...' \~) .. ly o MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, September 5, 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, Attorney Joseph O. Taylor, Jr., of the County Attorney's Office; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. No members were absent. Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order. Comm. Vivian S. Wright offered the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 21, 1978 Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. Williams, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 21, 1978, were unanimously approved as presented. RETIREMENT PRESENTATION TO CHRYSTABELLE B. BroWN ( Chm. O'Shields presented a plaque to Mrs. Chrystabelle B. Brown in appreciation for 0 \..21'. years and 2 months of service to New Hanover County. Mrs. Brown retired from the Agricultural Extension Office on July 31, 1978. ' INTRODUCTION OF MUSEUM DIRECTOR, JANET SEAPKER County Manager Dan Eller introduced Ms. Janet Seapker, the new Director of, the New Hanover County Museum. DISCUSSION OF ORDINANCE PROHIBITING LOUD, DISTURBING AND UNNECESSARY NOISES The Commissioners had been furnished copies of a proposed Ordinance Prohibiting Loud, Disturbing and Unnecessary Noises in New Hanover County for their consideration and adoption. o o o 269 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 (CONTINUED) NOISE ORDINANCE (CONTINUED) After discussion on the proposed Ordinance, Carom. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to give the County Attorney input on what should be in an Ordinance and let him draw some alternative proposals. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING Notice had been given that a public hearing would be held by the Board of Commis- sioners of New Hanover County on Tuesday, September 5, 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 REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JUDGES ROAD BEGINNING AT THE NORTHERN LINE OF THE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EXTENDING NORTHWARD 900 FEET FROM I-I (INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT TO R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT. Mr. Charles, Lilley of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Staff had recommended denial of this rezoning; however, the Planning Commission, at its meeting in August, recommended approval. Chm. 0' Shields asked if ther!, was anyone present to speak in favor of this re- zoning and Mr. J. H. Ferguson, Attorney for the petitioner, appeared to explain the reasons for rezoning and request approval. Mr. Edward Judge, the petitioner, also commented. Comm. Wright moved, 'seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve the rezoning and adopt the Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the Zoning Map of Zoning Area #2 of New Hanover County, North Carolina, Adopted December 15, 1969". Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition and no one appeared. Upon vote, the motion for approval carried unanimously. A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in Zoning Ordinance Book I, Section 2, Page 13. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JUDGES ROAD APPROXIMATELY 460 FEET NORTH OF MARKET STREET EXTENSION FOR A FAMILY CARE HOME IN AN R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT., Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that the Planning commission had considered this request at its meeting in August and both the Planning commission and Planning Staff recommended approval with the stipulation that this Special Use Permit shall comply with all regulations and requirements imposed by the, Zoning Ordinance and any other applicable Federal, State or local ordinances. Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this Special Use Permit and Mr: J. H. Ferguson, Attorney for the petitioner, appeared to request approval. No one,.appeared in opposition. 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 lo- cated 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 th~ 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. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that this Special Use Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimousl~. PUBLIC HEARING'lO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF AIRLIE ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1,350 FEET SOUTHWEST OF U. S. HWY. 74 & 76 FOR A MARINA IN A B-1 (BUSINESS) DISTRICT. Mr. Charles Lilley'.of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission had considered this request at the meeting in August and both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval. 270 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 (CONTINUED) SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR MARINA (CONTINUED) ChID. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this request and Mr. Robert Furr appeared to request approval. Chm. 0' Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition and no,one appeared. 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 0 use met all required conditions and specifications, (c) that the use would not substantial- ly 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 suhmitted 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 this 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 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF GLYNNWOOD AND EXETER ROADS FOR A PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDING IN AN A-R (AIRPORT RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT. Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission had considered this request at the meeting in August and both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval. Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak inifavor of this applica- tion or in,opposition to it, and no one appeared. 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 0 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. Alper, that this Special Use Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Upon vote, the rootion carried unanimously. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL,- MONTEREY HEIGHTS, SECTION 7 Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission Subdivision Review Committee granted approval of this plat on August 28, 1978. Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of the final plat of Monterey Heights, Section 7. Upon vote, the IOOtion carried unaniIOOusly. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - MIDDLE OAKS SUBDIVISION Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission Subdivision Review Committee granted approval of this plat on August 28, 1978. Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of, the final plat of Middle Oaks Subdivision. Upon vote, the motion carried una~imously. PUBLIC DEDICATION OF SHANNON DRIVE Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that",the Planning Commission Subdivision Review COmmittee granted approval for the public dedication of Shannon Drive at the meeting on August 28. He stated that this was a necessary step in the process for acceptance of a road to the State Maintenance System. o Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to publicly dedicate Shannon Drive. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. BREAK Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 10:15 o'clock a. m. until 10:30 o'cloc~a. m. o o o "-,,; )!" 271 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 ,(CONTINUED) REQUEST FOR SUBSIDY TO WILMINGTON TRANSIT AUTHORITY Mr. Mark pritchart, Transit Planner for the Planning Department, Mrs. Conrad B. Schwarz, Chairman of the Wilmington Transit Authority, and Mr. Mark Ahrendsen, Trans- portation Planner for the Planning Departm~nt, appeared before the Board to request that the Commissioners consider subsidizing bus service to wr~ghtsville Beach and outlined several alternatives by which it could be done. COmm. williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that the County not subsidize bus service ,to wrightsville Beach. Comm. Gottovi made a substitute motion that the County look at alternative ,#4 which would delete Saturday service and have 3 trips per day 5 days per week and try to reach a compromise with wrightsville Beach to share the cost. The motion died for lack of a second. Comm. Alper made another substitute motion to let wrightsville Beach figure out their own salvation. The motion did not receive a second. 'upon vote, Comm. Williams motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi DISCUSSION ON METES AND BOUNDS COMMITTEE Mr. Richard Fender, Planning Director, Mr. Howard Loughlin and Mr. Paul Gregory, members of the Metes and Bounds Committee, appeared before the Board to request direction and discuss the continuation of that committee. Mr. Loughlin and Mr. Gregory presented a request signed by members of the COmmittee asking' that the Committee be allowed to continue review of the proposed Subdivision Regulations. Mr. Fender. requested that he be removed as Chairman of the Committee as he felt there was a conflict with his. position as Planning Director. Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, that Mr. Fender be removed as Chairman of the Metes: and Bounds Committee. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper" to set a deadline of January 1, 1979, for input from various groups on the proposed Subdivision Regulations and at that point they be sent to the Planning Commission for review. Comm. Williams made a substitute motion, seconded by Comm. Wright, to have no deadline for input on the Subdivision Regulations but that it be done as fast as possible. Mrs. Jean Jordan commented. Upon vote, the substitute 'motion was defeated as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Williams and Wright Voting Noe: Comm. Alper, Gottovi and Chm. 0' Shields Upon vote, the original motion carried as ,follows: Voting Aye: COmm. Alper, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields Voting Noe: Comm. williams and Wright OFFENDER AID AND RESTORATION Mr. DeOther Melvin, Chairman of the OAR Board of Directors, and Mrs. Barbara Graham, Director of the OAR Program, appeared before the Board to explain and answer questions on the OAR Program and recommended that Offender Aid and Restoration,,,contract ,with New Hanover County for services. County Manager Eller made further clarifications. Miss Sharon Dellinger, Job Development Coordinator for the OAR program,commented. COmm. Gottovi moved, seconded by COmnl. Alper, to accept the Contract as recommended by COunty Manager Eller and try this program for one year. 27~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 (CONTINUED) OFFENDER AID & RESTORATION (CONTINUED) Comm. Gottovi amended her motion to include that the job descriptions for employees of OAR woUld be included in the Contract and that the Department of Social Services would have access to the client files. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session to discuss land acquisition. Upon vote, the motion carried' unanimously. Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 12:15 o'clock p. m. o Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 12:45 o'clock p. m. LUNCH BREAK Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for luncq from 12:45 o'clock p. m. until, 1:35 o'clock p. m: APProVAL OF BIDS FOR WEATHER BUREAU BUILDING Mr. Lenox Cooper, Chairman of the Airport Commission, Mr. R. C. Shackelford, Jr., Airport Manager, and Mr. Herb McKim, Architect, presented a tabulation of bids received on the Weather Bureau Building to be constructed at the Airport,and a copy of the Architects negotiated figures. A copy of the bid tabulation is contained ,in Exhibit Book VI, Page 21. Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to accept the low bids as negotiated by the Architect and award the Contracts 9S follows sUbject to a penalty of $50.00 ,a day for completion beyond the 180 days: Luther T. Rogers, Inc. - General Contract Cape Fear Electric Co. - Electrical Contract Humphrey Heating & Air Conditioning - HVAC Contract Goodyear Plumbing Co. - Plumbing Contract $ 86,"591 $ 42,669 $ 10,151 $ 6,884 Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. o Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, the transfer of $7,868 from Contingen- cies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Airport General Fund, Acct. #31 652 72, for the balance of funds needed for the Weather Bureau Building.. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. LEASE AMENDMENT - AIR WILMINGTON, INC. Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to authorize advertisement of the proposed lease of 4 aircraft storage hangars to Air Wilmington, Inc. for $150 each per month plus 5% of their gross revenue. Upon ,vote, the motion carried unanimously. AIRPORT NOISE STUDY Mr. Fred Hobbs of Talbert, Cox & Associates and Mr. R. C. Shackelford, Jr., Airport Manager, explained a proposal for an Airport Noise Control and Land Use Compatibility Study. Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to authorize the grant application for this study. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. ADAP-05 GRANT AGREEMENT Mr. R. C. Shackelford, Jr., Airport Manager, explained the ADAP-05 Grant Agreement was for the construction of the General Aviation Apron. He requested the Commissioners adopt a Resolution accepting the Grant Agreement and budget appropriation and authorizing the Chairman to execute the Contract. (Oontinued later in meeting for clarification on proposed budget.) o ADAP-04 SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT #2 Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve Supplemental Agreement #2 to the ADAP-04 Project for strengthening Taxiway "A" which agreement appropriates an additional $2,295 for work performed when crushed aggregate base course and asphalt was added to accommodate the Boeing 727 Aircraft. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. A copy of the Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office. ADAP-03 PIPELINING WORK Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the transfer of $3,409 from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to complete the pipe lining work to reinforce drainage under Runway 5-23. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. o o o 273 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF EDAGRANT APPLICATION Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve an application to the Economic Development Administration for funds in the ,amount of $30,000 to conduct a study and prepare plans for marketing Airport property to be developed as an Industrial Park. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR SAND DUNE PROTECTION OFFICER AT WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH The Commissioners had been requested by Mayor Sawyer of the TOwn of Wrightsville Beach that one of their employees be designated as a Sand Dune Protection Officer for New Hanover County. County Engineer Robert Williams and Attorney Joe Taylor commented on this request. Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, not to appoint an employee of the Town of Wrightsville Beach as Sand Dune Protection Officer and a letter be sent to Wrightsville Beach explaining the reasons. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. ESTABLISHMENT OF NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields, to notify the Nursing Home Administrators to make nominations for the Board's consideration for appointment to a Nursing Home Advisory Committee in accordance with House Bill 1547 and that it be advertised with the next list of Committee yacancies. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields Voting Noe: Comm. Williams and Wright (See Page 278 for aOllU7lents.J REIMBURSEMENT TO DIVISION OF CRIME CONTROL FOR JUVENILE UNIT Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to reimburse the Division of Crime Control the amount of $517.26 for salaries and related costs which were ineligible for grant funding as outlined in the Audit Report on LEAA Subgrant #14-276-E06-COll for the Juvenile Unit. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TENNIS COURTS AT HUGH MACRAE PARK Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the following amendment to the Contract with Kay Building Company for construction of tennis courts at Hugh MacRae Park to provide for partial payment on the contract as work progresses: paragraph 2.04 PAYMENT - Add the following paragraph. "In the event the contractor is issued a "stop work order" because of adverse weather conditions during the fall of 1978, the contractor shall be paid an amount equal to 90% of the value of the work completed as of the date of the "stop order". The value of the work completed as of,that date shall"b~ approved by; the County Engineer.'" Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. BUDGET AMENDMENT - CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm.' Williams, to approve the following budget amendment in the Health Department for expenditure of funds in the Cancer Screening Program: Revenue: Acct~ #44 368 14, State Grant - Cancer Screening $ 7,614 Expenditure: Acct. #44 597 02, Salaries & Wages Acct. #44 597 05, FICA Acct. #44 597 06, Group Insurance Acct. #44 597 07, Retirement Acct. #44 597 10, Auto Allowance Acct. #44 597 11, Telephone & Postage Acct. #44,597 14, Travel, Meetings & Schools Acct. #44 597 74, Capital Outlay - Equipment Acct. #44 597 33, Supplies & Materials $ 5,502 335 228 408 200 201 100 300 340 Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. 1274 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 (CONTINUED) BUDGET AMENDMENT - PUBLIC SCHOOLS PENSIONS Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, the following amendment in the Public Schools Pension Fund to adjust the figures to actual and include interest earned on in- vestments through the date of disbursement: Debit - Acct. #51 299 00, Unappropriated Fund Balance Acct. #51 320 00, Interest Earned on Investments $ 17,002.64 16,092.56 Credit - Acct. #51 660 00, Transfer to Public Schools $ 33,095.20 o Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDERS AND BUDGET AMENDMENT - HOSPITAL EXPANSION PROJECT Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the following bUdget amendment in the Hospital Expansion Project for Change Orders which had been approved by 'the Hospi- tal Board of Trustees: Debit - Acct. #78 575 76, Contingencies Acct. #78 575 70, General Contract $ 1,286 5,967 Credit - Acct. #78 575 71, Plumbing Contract Acct. #78 575 73, Electrical Contract $ 480 6,773 Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Copies of the Change Orders are on file in the County Manager's Office. PURCHASE OF BELK-BEERY BUILDING FOR LIBRARY SITE Comm. Alper moved, seconded by comm. Gottovi, to purchase the Belk-Beery Building and accept the offer made by Mr. William B. Beery III and thank him for his wonderful cooperation and civic pride, that the Library will finally be located downtown, and that the Chairman be authorized to execute the Contract and Lease Agreement with Belk-Beery Company as drawn by the attorneys. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Copies of the Contract and Lease Agreement are on file in the County Manager's Office. o BREAK Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break at 3:10 o'clock p. m. COMM. ALPER LEFT AT 3:15 O'CLOCK P. M. AND WAS ABSENT FOR THE REST OF THE MEETING. Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting at 3:25 ~'clock p. m. , ..' TRANSFER OF FUNDS - JAIL Comm. williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the transfer of $400 from Salaries & Wages, Acct. #11 520 02, to Maintenance and Repair of Equipment, Acct. #11 520 16, in the Jail Budget to cover unforeseen repair bills. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Alper CHANGE ORDER AND BUDGET AMENDMENT - LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of Change Order G-6 to provide for waterproofing slabs in the Law Enforcement Center and the transfer of $2,488.60 from'Contingencies, Acct. #77 575 80, to General Contract, Acct. #77 575 70, to cover the increased cost. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields o Absent: Comm. Alper AWARD OF BIOS ON SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS The Commissioners had been furnished copies of a tabulation of bids received on uniforms for the Sheriff's Department. A copy of the bid tabulation is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 22. o o o 275 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SPETEMBER 5, 1978 (CONTINUED) SHERIFF'S DEPARl'MENT UNIFORMS (CONTINUED) Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm: Wright, to award the bid for Sheriffl's Department Uniforms to the low bidder, American Uniform Sales, Inc.,' in the amount of $14,691. 'Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: COmm. Alper ADAP-05 GRANT AGREEMENT (CONTINUED) This item had been continued from earlier in the meeting for clarification on the budget. Finance Officer Felix Cooper explained the budget for the ADAP-05 Grant Agreement for construction of the General Aviation Apron. Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve the return of funds to Contingencies and the budget amendments for ADAP-05 Project. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Alper A copy of the budget is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 23. I I I CLARIFICATION OF RETURN OF FUNDS TO SCHOOL PENSION FUND I When the budget amendment on the school pension fund was approved earlier in the meeting, there was a question as to the reason for the debit of Unappropriated Fund Balance. Finance Officer Felix Cooper explained that this occurred because checks were cancelled when recipients died before they had received th~ir checks. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT AND GRANT AGREEMENT - ADAP-05 Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to adopt the Resolution authorizing the execution of the Contract and Grant Agreement for the ADAP-05 Project for construction of the General Aviation Apron. Upon vote, the motion carried as~,follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Alper A copy of the Resolution and Grant Agreement are contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 24. ARTIFICIAL REEF PROJECT County Manager Eller reported that the Division of Marine Fisheries proposed to reactivate the Artificial Reef Project and requested approval of the use of County property for collection and storage of the tires to be used in the project. Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve the use of County property adjacent to the Animal COntrol Center for the collection and storage of tires. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: ' Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Alper CETA TITLE VI PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 1979 County Manager Eller explained that the Division of Community Employment had ad- vised that the County would have to reduce its number of CETA vt participants due to the expiration of the CETA legislation on 'September 30. The commissioners had been fur- ", nished the staff's recommendations for the expenditure of the remaining funds under the CETA VI program and a recommendation on the positions that should be deleted. Comm. Williams moved to let County Manager Eller handle the decisions as to what positions should be deleted. The motion died for lack of a second. 276 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 (CONTINUED) CETA TITLE' VI (CONTINUED) Comm. Gottovi'moved, seconded by'Comm. Williams, to accept County Manager Eller's recommendation with the changes in the City of Wilmington's allocation as requested by the City Manager; that the State positions revert to State Management; to re-evaluate the legal services position and set maximum salary at $7,800. Upon vote,the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Alper o DISCUSSION ON INVESTIGATION OF RAILROAD TRACKS Comm. williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to request a Federal Inspection of the railroad tracks in New Hanover County and hope that the surrounding counties would take similar action. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and ChID. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Alper DISTRmUTION OF AMENDMENT TO OPEN MEETINGS LAW Comm. Gottovi requested that a copy of the recent Amendment to the Open Meetings Law pertaining to notification of the news media of meetings, be distributed to all Boards and Committees appointed by the Commission. COMPLIANCE WITH HANDICAPPED REGULATIONS IN SCHOOLS Manager, Chm. O'Shields suggested that a committee be formed of the Countyj County Engineer, Director of Social Services, Head of-Mental Health, School Superintendent, School Board Chairman and maybe the County Attorney to look into the feasibility and to deal with problems arising in modification of some of the older schools to meet the requirements pertaining to students that were handicapped and had ,learning disabilities. No action was taken. AWARD OF BIDS FOR MALATHION 0 Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to award the bid to the low bidder, William F. Strickhouser, in the amount of $6,042.41 for Malathion. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Alper A copy of the bid tabulation is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 25. APPRAISAL OF ARROWHEAD PARK PROPERrY County Manager Eller explained the need for an appraisal by a certified appraiser for purchase of property for a park under the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Grant requiremen ts. ,J' WITHDRAWAL OF WATER TANKS County Manager Eller Civil Preparedness Office next day. FroM FLEMINGTON reported that he had that the water tanks been informed by COL. Washburn of the in Flemington would be removed the EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session for committee appointments. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright md Chm. 0' Shields o Absent: Comm. Alper Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 4:25 o'clock p. m. Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 4:40 o'clock p. m. o o o 21? MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 (CONTINUED) APPOINTMENTS TO HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES comm, Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. williams, to appoint the following Bersons to serve 5-year, terms on the New Hanover Memorial Hospital Board of ~rustees: Mrs. Alma Ryder Mr. Iving Fogler Mrs. Sylvia Rountree Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, Williams, Wright and ChID. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Alper APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVES TASK FORCE Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to, appoint Mrs. Barbara Bray to the Task Force on Community-Based,Alternatives. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: COmm. Gottovi, williams, Wright and ChID. O'Shields' Absent: comm. Alper APPOINTMENT TO MUSEUM BOARD OF TRUSTEES, Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Chm. O'Shields" to appoint: Mr.' Davis Nash to fill an unexpired term on the Museum Board of Trustees. Upon,vote, the motion qarried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, williams" Wright and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Alper ADJOURNMENT Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, 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 4:45 o'clock p. m. Respectfully submitted, +- xi,l1t... ",.:.,-'L~ Alyce B. Rusmisell Clerk to the Board abr MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 1978 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on MOnday, September 18, 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, VivianS. Wright; Chairman Claud O'Shields" Jr.; County Manager Dan W. Eller; Attorney Joseph O. Taylor, Jr. of the County Attorney's Office, and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. No members were absent. Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order. Rev. Ralph Jernigan, of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church offered the invocation.