1978-11-28 Special Meeting
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, NOVEMBER 28, 1978
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in, Special Session on Tuesday,
November 28, 1978, at 8,30 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.
Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order and stated the purpose of the Special
Meeting was to discuss alternatiye methods of solid waste disposal with Mr."Lonnie
Poole of Waste Industries, Inc.
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DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATE METHODS OF WASTE DISPOSAL
Mr. Lonnie Poole of Waste Industries appeared to discuss alternate methods of solid
waste disposal for New Hanover County in view of the fact that his contract would expire
on June 30, 1979, and the present site would 'no,', longer be suitable for the disposal of
solid waste.
The following persons offered comments relative to the matter:
Mr. Chris McKeithan
Mr. C. G. Berry
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 9:25 o'clock a. m. until 9:40
o'clock a. ma
FURTHER DISCUSSION ON METHODS OF WASTE DISPOSAL
Mr. Poole introduced Mr. Angus Phillips, Manager of the New Hanover County Landfill,
and Mr. Jim Perry, who was responsible for locating the present landfill site.
Comm. Gottovi stated that even though incineration was the most expensive method 0
of waste disposal, she felt that in the long run that was the way it would have to be
done and suggested that the County should plan for that in the future.
Mr. McKeithan offered further comments.
Comm. Alper moved that the County pursue the purchase of a parcel of land and' ,that
a contract be let on a competitive basis for the operation of the landfill.
Comm. Wright stated that she felt the Board was not ready for a motion until the
matter had been discussed in Executive Session.
Comm. Alper withdrew his motion.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the meeting be recessed to
Executive Session to discuss possible land acquisition. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 9:59 o'clock a. m.
Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 10:36 o'clock a. m.
DISCUSSION ON OPERATION OF LANDFILL
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the County continue a landfill 0
operation and pursue the investigation of sites, and that upon approval of a site, the
County buy the l~nd and control it. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Comm.williams moved; seconded by Comm. Alper, that once the land is purchased, or'
under option to purchase or lease, the County then seek an operator for the landfill.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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Comm. Williams moved to
suitable landfill sites that
the meeting of December 18.
make it known that if there
they present their sites to
The motion died for lack of
were others who were aware of
the Board for consideration at
a- second:
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, NOVEMBER 28, 1978 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION ON LANDFILL OPERATION (CONTINUED)
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to make it known that the Board'
would like anyone who knew of possible landfill' sites to present them, with proof
that they were suitable for a landfill site, to be considered at the meeting of
December 18. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to advertise that this was being
done and notify interested parties where they could obtain information on regulations
for landfills. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET TRANSFER - SOIL TESTING
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the transfer of
$4,000 from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Miscellaneous Expense - Non-
Departmental, for the purpose of having soil tests done on a site which was under
consideration for a landfill. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. l~illiams, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 10:45 o'clock a. m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
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