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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,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
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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.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
Comm. Wright stated that on Page 273 under "Establishment of Nursing Home
Advisory Committee", it be noted that she voted "Noe" because she felt it would
more properly be done by the State.
Comm. williams stated that she felt that with the guidelines handed down by
the State, she felt they might as well go ahead and make the appointments themselves.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that the Minutes of the Regular 0
Meeting of September 5, 1978, be approved as amended. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanioously.
APPROVAL OF INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES & POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY BONDS
Mr. Seymour Alper, Chairman of,;the New Hanover County Industrial Facilities
and Pollution Control Financing Authority, and Mr. Wallace Murchison, Attorney,
appeared before the Board and presented.a Resolution authorizing the issuance of
Revenue Bonds in the amount of $2,000,000 to finance air and water pollution con-
trol facilities'for Corning Glass Works. They requested the Board to adopt this
Resolution. (See Page 283 for cOTTection.)
Chm. 0' Shields introduced the Resolution which was read by all the Commissioners.
Comm. Williams moved the passage of the Resolution and Comm. Gottovi seconded the
motion. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 26.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
County Manager Eller explained that the representative from the HUD office in
Greensboro was unable to attend this meeting but would be available for either the
first or second meeting in October.
comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to invite the HUD representative
for the meeting of October 16. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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ORDINANCE PROHIBITING LOUD, DISTURBING AND UNNECESSARY NOISES
Comm. Williams suggested deleting several items mentioned in,-the Ordinance
that was presented by Attorney Taylor.
After discussion by the Board, it was agreed by common consent to make several
changes in the proposed Ordinance.
Adoption of the Ordinance was tabled until later in the".meeting for the final
draft to be prepared and reviewed.
OFFENDER AID AND RESTORATION CONTRACT
The Commissioners had been furnished copies of a proposed contract for services
of Offender Aid and Restoration.
County Manager Eller explained that he was satisfied with the form of the Con-
tract and recommended approval by the Board.
Comm. Alpercmoved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to authorize the County Manager to
execute the Contract with Offender Aid & Restoration and agree"to appoint 9 member
to their Board of Directors. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimoUSly.
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
DISCUSSION ON LIBRARY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
Mr. C. G. Berry addressed the Commissioners with regard to the site for the
new Library and the construction of the new Law Enforcement Center.
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BREAK
ChID. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 9:42 o'clock a. m. until
9:54 o'clock a. m.
LEASE OF AIRCRAFT STORAGE HANGARS
County Manager Eller explained that this lease had been advertised as approved
at the meeting of September 5.
Comm. wright moved, seconded by Comm'~ Gottovi, approval of the Lease with Air
Wilmington for 4 aircraft storage hangars with 50 feet of ramp space in front of
each hangar for $150 per month per hangar. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
(See Page 388 for clarification.)
A copy of the Lease Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 1978 (CONTINUED)
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APPROVAL OF REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1978
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the Report of the
of Revenue through August 31, 1978. Upon vote" the motion carried unanimously.'
A copy of the Report is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 27.
CERI'IFICATION FOR AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT PENSION FUND DEATH BENEFIT
COunty Manager Eller' reported that the members of the Airport Fire Department were
eligible to participate in the State Firemen's Pension Fund Death Benefit.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of the Resolution of
Certification of the Airport Fire Department, payment of "the $'5 fee and the annual
fee of $3 per fireman and that the Commissioners serve as trustees. Upon vote, the
motion,carried unanimously.
A copy of the Resolution,:is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 28.
APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT FOR FEDERAL POINT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TRUSTEES
Comm. Williams move, seconded by ,omm. Alper, approval of Federal Point Volunteer
Fire Department's appointing Mr. William T. Bordeaux and Mr. Raeford Sewell to the
Relief Fund' Committee. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to approve the list of individuals
who requested Senior Citizens exemption but failed to list it in time.
Comm. Gottovi amended her motion,. seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve everything
on the list up to the requests for release of listing penalties., Upon, vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
Comm. Williams moved that individuals who had requested the penalty be released,
and this was their fire time, that the penalty be released.
Comm. Williams amended her motion to release the penalties for items 2', 3, 4, 5,
5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15 and 16 on the list.
Comm. williams amended her motion, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that except for
items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15 and 16 on the list, the other penalties remain
the same. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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COmm. Gottovi moved, seconded by COll!'l" Alper, to :release the double-charged taxes
and the taxes for New Testament Church of Burgaw as that was an exempt organization.
Upon vote, the motion carried'unanimously.
A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 29.
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE WATER PURCHASE AGREEMENT' WITH CITY OF WILMINGTON
County Manager Eller reported that, in order to satisfy requiremehts of the Farmer's
Home Administration, the County needed to negotiate a Water Purchase Agreement with the
City of Wilmington and to negotiate Sales Contracts with Wrightsville Beach and General
Electric.
Mr. Henry von Oesen and Col. Paul S. Denison, of Henry von Oesen & Associates,
Consulting Engineers, appeared before the Board to explain this matter and answer
questions.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to authorize the County Manager to
negotiate a Water Contract with the City of Wilmingtoh and Sales Contracts with the
Town of Wrightsville Beach and General Electric Company. upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
REQUEST FOR RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP IN AMERICAN SHORE & BEACH ASSOCIATION
Mr. Henry von Oesen, Vice-President of the American Shore & Beach Association, re-
quested that the Commissioners consider renewing membership in that organization.
NO action was taken.
AUTHORIZATION FOR GRANT APPLICATION FOR PARKS AT ARROWHEAD AND TRASK SCHOOL
County Manager Eller explained these grant applications and requested that the
Commissioners adopt the Resolution authorizing the applications for federal grants for
the acquisition of property adjacent to Arrowhead Subdivision for a park and for the
development of the part at Trask School.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 1978 (CONTINUED),
PARKS GRANT APPLICATIONS (CONTINUED)
Comm'. Alper 'moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve the Federal Grant Appli-
cations for a park at Arrowhead and the develppment of the park at Trask School. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - LIBRARY CAPITAL PROJECT FUND
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, the transfer of $475,000 from Building,
Acct. #82 575 72, to Land, Acct. #82 575 71, in the Library Capital porject Fund for the
purchase of the Belk-Beery property. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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BUDGET TRANSFER - GOVERNING BODY
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the transfer of $1,750
from General Fund Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Professional Services, Acct. #11
in the Governing Body budget to cover the cost of appraisals. Upon vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
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BUDGET TRANSFER - CETA
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to approve the transfer of $220 from
Acct. #11 678 14, Travel, Meetings & Schools, to Acct. #11 678 21, Rent, in the CETA
budget as there were not enough funds'budgeted in that account. Upon vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
County Manager Eller explained that when the budget was prepared, the allotment for
Title XX funds was anticipated at $1,499,527, and the actual allocation would be $1,161,600;
therefore, the budget needed to be amended accordingly.
COmm. wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval. of the' following budget amend-
ment in the Public Assistance Budget to adjust the funds to the actual amount that would
be received:
Revenues: (from State and Federal Title XX funds)
Credit (reduce) - Acct. #41 350 10, AFOC Day Care
- Acct. #41 350 11, Purchased Services
- Acct. #41 350 12, Family Planning
Expenditures:
Debit (reduce) - Acct. #41 610 10, AFDC Day Care
- Acct. #41 610 11, Purchased Services
- Acct. #41 610 12, Family Planning
Credit (Increase) - Acct. #41 609 61, Contingency - Title XX
$239,525
94,602
3,800
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$261',599
108,119
4,000
$ 35,791
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - LIBRARY
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the following budget amend-
ment in the Library budget to appropriate funds received for a Library Enrichment Grant:
Revenue:
Debit - Library Enrichment Grant, Acct. #11 349 41
$ 9,442
Expenditures:
Credit - Travel, Meetings & Schools, Acct. #11 630 14
Supplies, Acct. #11 630 33
Books & Materials, Acct. #11 630 34
Capital Outlay - Equipment, Acct. #11 630 74
$ 92
150
7,275
1,925
Upon vote, the rootion carried unanimously..
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BUDGET TRANSFER ENGINEERING & INSPECTIONS
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the transfer of $459
from Inspection Fees, Acct. #11 357 00, to Refunds, Acct. #11 540 60, to cover the re-
fund of a building permit fee that was voided and reissued due to an incorrect estimate
on the amount of construction. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 1978 (CONTINUED)
AWARD OF BID ON ELECTRONIC REMITTANCE CONTROL MACHINE' - REGISTER OF DEEDS
The Commissioners had been furnished copies qf,the tabulation of bids received on
the electronic remittance control machine for the Register of Deeds Office.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by comm. Williams, to award the bid to the low bidder,
APC Control Systems, in the amount of $3,495, as recommended by the Registrar of 'Deeds
and County Manager. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the bid tabulation is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 30.
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 10:54 o'clock a. m. until
10:59 o'clock a. m.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE PROHIBITING LOUD, DISTURBING AND UNNECESSARY NOISES IN NEW HANOVER
COUNTY
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, adoption of the, final revised version
of "An Ordinance Prohibiting Loud, Disturbing and Unnecessary Noises in New Hanover Countyll.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Ordinance is contained in the Ordinance Book in the Clerk's Office.
DISCUSSION ON STONEYBROOK SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
Comm. Williams requested information on the approval ,of the plat for Stoneybrook
Subdivision and was informed' that the matter was being handled through the Board of
Health.
REQUEST FOR COMMISSION ACTION ON ABC PERMIT
Comm. Williams requested information on the Commission's autho~ity in regard to
requesting revocation of beer permits.
Attorney Taylor explained that this was handled through the State ,ABC Board.
DISCUSSION ON CITY OF WILMINGTON'S APPEALING ,AWARD OF MANPOWER CONTRACTS
Chm. O'Shields reported ,that he had talked with Mr. Jack Woods, the Governor's
Advocate for'Local Governments, concerning the City'of Wilmington's appeal on the
award of a manpower~contract to SENCland Community Action instead of the Wilmington
Human Relations Department. He stated that this matter was going to be discussed at
the NCACC Board of Directors' meeting in Raleigh.
Comm. Gottovi questioned the certification of outside agencies operating within
the County.
County Manager Eller explained that certification was not necessary for this
particular program since there were no County funds involved and the State had final
approval as to the award of the contract.
County Manager Eller also explained the status of the County's obtaining prime
sponsorship for these programs.
DELETION OF CETA VI POSITIONS
County Manager Eller explained the list of positions that were to be deleted in the
CETA VI Program and recommended the Commissioners approve this list.
A copy of the list of positions is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 31.
RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SUPERVISOR II POSITION
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to approve the re-establishment of the
Public Health Nurse Supervisor II position in the Health Department as requested by
Dr. Finger, subject to the approval of the Board of Health. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL BOARD FOR USE OF PROPERTY AT TRASK SCHOOL
County manager Eller explained the proposed Lease Agreement with the School Board
for use of the property at Trask School. He reported that in order to meet requirements
for the grant application to make improvements on this property, the Lease Agreement
was necessary.
Comm. Alper moved,
of Education for use of
per year for 25 years.
seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve the Lease with the Board
the 7 acres adjacent to Trask School for the rental of $1.00
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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EFFECTIVE DATE SET FOR NOISE ORDINANCE
Comm. Alper 'moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to make November 1, ,1978, the ef~.
fective date of the Ordinance Prohibiting. Loud, Disturbing and Unnecessary Noises in
New Hanover County. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PURCHASE OF AERONAUTICS, INC. BY AIR WILMINGTON
Attorney Joseph O. Taylor explained ,that Air Wilmington, one of the fixed base
operators at the Airport, was going to purchase Aeronautics, Inc., another fixed base
operator.
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Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to approve the Agreement to negotiate
a new Lease with Air Wilmington. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the meeting be recessed to
Executive Session for land acquisition, personnel matters and committee appointments.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session ,at 11:49 o'clock a. m.
Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 12:16 o'clock p. m.
APPOINTMENTS TO OFFENDER AID & RESTORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Comm. Gottovi move\l" seconded by Comm. Alper, that the following persons be appointed
to the Offender Aid & Restoration Board of Directors:
Mr. Meares Harriss
Mr. Deother Melvin
Chief Darryl Bruestle
Mr. William Jessup
Sheriff H. G. Grohman
Mr. Woody Fullwood
Mrs. Ellen Williams
and that a slot be reserved for the new Sheriff and the 9th appointment be held until
the first meeting in October. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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APPOINTMENT OF CONVENER FOR METES & BOUNDS COMMITTEE
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper" to ask Mr. Paul Gregory to be the
convener of the Metes and Bounds Committee. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
REPORT ON TREGEMBO VS ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Attorney Taylor reported that the Zoning Board of Adjustment decision which was
appealed to Superior Court had been tried and the Court upheld the decision of the Zoning
Board of Adjustment.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
ChID. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 12:20 o'clock p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
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