1978-12-04 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1978
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover COunty Board of commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
December 4, 1978, at 9:00 o'clock a.m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administra-
tion Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners George E. Alper, Karen E. Gottovi; Vivian S. Wright,
Chairman Claud O'Shields, Jr; Commissioner Ellen C. Williams, County Manager Dan W. Eller,
County Attorney James C. Fox; and Secretary, Norma E. Philpott. Clerk to the Board, Alyce
B. Rusmisell was absent.
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Chm. O'Shields, Jr. called the meeting to order.
Comm. George E. Alper offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 20, 1978 ."
Comm. Gottovi commented that her name was misspelled on page 304, Discussion of Flemington.
Mr. Alper commented that on page 306 under the Discussion on Fourth-Year Horizontal Revalua-
tion that Carom. Williams voted "noel!; .however, she was absent 6
Comm Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meet-
ing of November 20, 1978 as corrected. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: COmm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright, Williams and Chm. O'Shields
APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY CLERK TO THE BOARD
County Manager, Dan W. Eller, requested to the Board to appoint Norma E. Philpott as
Deputy Clerk to the Board.
Comm. Wright moved; seconded by Comm. Williams that Norma E., Philpott be appointed
Deputy Clerk. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright, Williams, and Chm. O'Shields.
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TERMINATION OF OFFICE FOR COMM. GEORGE E. ALPER
County Attorney, James C. Fox, commented that after the approval of the minutes, Comm.
George E. Alper's term of office ended.
DISCUSSION OF AREA HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PLAN
Mr. Jerry Ramsey, Management Services Director, of the Cape Fear Council of Governments,
presented an explanation to the Board of the concept of the Area Housing Opportunity Plan.
Mr. Richard Fender of the Planning'Dep~:" ~ecommended after reviewing the proposed plan and
the potential impact, that the Board endorse the concept of the Area Housing Opportunity Plan.
Chm. O'Shields moved that the Board endorse the concept of the plan and allow the continu-
ed study in putting together th~.program.
Comm. Gottovi, seconded. Upon vote the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Chm. O'Shields, Comm. Williams, Comm. Gottovi
Comm. Wright
PRESENTATION BY LIBRARY ARCHITECTS
Mr. John Jeffe~1es, of Jefferies & Faris, Architects, presented and explained the
schematic plans for the renovation of the Belk-Beery building. Mr. Jefferies asked for the
Board's approval to continue with the next phase of the new main library.
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi for the architects to continue into
the next phase. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: ChID. O'Shields, Comm. Williams, Comm. Gottovi, Comm. Wright;
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given that a public hearing would be held by the Board of Commissioners
of New Hanover County on Monday, December 4, 1978, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., in the Assembly
Room of the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina,
to consider the following:
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSSMENT RESOLUTION FOR PAVING OF LEXINGTON AVENUE
(SR 1800) BETWEEN PINE CLAY ROAD (SR 1803) AND CHARTER DRIVE (SR 1478) AND THE PAVING OF
WESLEY AVENUE (SR 1478) BETWEEN CHARTER DRIVE AND HILLSDALE AVENUE.
Ms. Mary Lockhart, who lives on Lexington Drive, made an appeal to have all the streets
paved in the Dixon .Il.cre"..:Hillsdale Subdivision.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON PAVING IN THE DIXON ACRE&HILLSDALE SUBDIVISION - CONTINUED
Chm. O'Shields commented that the Board could not exceed the authority given in the
statute and could pave only what was requested in the resolution.
Comm. Gottovi commented.
Comm. Wright moved to approve'the resolution and stated if the residents of the sub-
division f:el't contrary to the approval of the resolution, it could be rescinded later.
Comm. Gottovi seconded.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone to speak in opposition to the resolution and 0
no one appeared.
,Chm. O'Shields moved that 'the resolution be adopted, seconded by Comm. Wright. Upon
vote, the motion carn.edas follows:
Voting Aye: Chm. 0' Shields, Comm. Wright, Comm. Gottovi, Comm. williams.
A copy of the resolution may be found in Exhibit Book VI, Page 51.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - COMM. GEORGE E. ALPER
Chm. O'Shields and the Board presented Comm. George E. Alper a certificate of appreciation
for the four years he served as a County Commissioner and a plaque in appreciation of his
four years of service on the New Hanover Board of Commissioners, 1974 to_1978.
Mr. George E. Alper expressed his thanks and appreciation for the wonderful experience.
RECESS FOR NEW COMMISSIONERS TO BE ADMINISTERED
CCmm. Wright moved to recess at 9:45 o'clock
the new commissioners; Carom. Williams seconded.
THE OATH OF OFFICE
a.ID. to the swearing in ceremony for
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for Commissioners Claud O'Shields, Jr. and Dr.
Howard L. Armistead, Jr. to be administered the Oaths of Office in the Superior Court
Room.
Copies of the Oaths of Office are contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 45
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ASSEMBLING OF NEW BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
As Chairman of the County Commissioners at the time, Comm. O'Shields reconvened
the meeting at 10:32 o'clock a.m.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
Chairman' O'Shields opened the floor to nominations for Chairman to serve for the
next year.
Comm. Wright nominated Comm, Ellen Williams as Chairman.
Chm. O'Shields nominated Comm. Karen Gottovi.
The following votes were cast for Comm. Williams as chairman: Comm. Wright, Comm.
Williams and Comm. Armistead.
The following votes were cast for Comm. Gottovi as Chairman: Comm. Gottovi and
Chm. O'Shields.
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN
Chm. Williams opened the floor to nominations for Vice-Chairman.
Comm. Armistead nominated Comm. Karen Gottovi.
Corom. WrigHt voted "noe".
Comm. O'Shield~
The following votes were cast for Corom. Karen Gottovi as Vice-Chairman:
Comm. A%:mi.sfead, Comm. Williams, and Comm. Gottovi.
APPOINTMENT OF DEPuTy CLERK AND CLERK TO THE BOARD
CCmm., Wright moved that Norma E. Philpott be appointed Deputy Clerk and Alyce Rusmisell
be appointed Clerk to the Board.
Comm. O'Shields seconded the motion.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given that a public hearing would be held by the Board of
Commissioners of New Hanover County on Monday, December 4, 1978, in the Assembly
Room of the Administration Building, corner of Fourth & Chestnut Streets, Wilmington,
NC, to consider the following:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PRoPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ~OUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CAROLINA BEACH ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1,400
FEET NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION WITH N.C. HWY. 132 (MONKEY JUNCTION) FROM R-15
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO B-2 HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Mr. Charles Lilley, Sr. Planner:;: reported that the Planning commission had
considered this request at its meeting in November and both the Planning Commission
and Staff recommended approval.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this
application.
Mrs. Caroline Core commented.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition and
no one appeared.
Comm. Wright ',moved, Chm. williams seconded, that this rez'<7riTng, request be
approved and that the ordinance entitied "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover
Amending the Zoning Map of Zoning Area #4 of New Hanover County, North Carolina,
Adopted July 1, 1972" be adopted.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
The ordinance, as adopted and signed, is contained in Zoning Ordinance Book I,
Section 4, Page 18.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 133 NAVAJO TRAIL IN TANGLEWOOD SUBDIVISION FOR A CHILD DAY CARE CENTER
IN AN R-15 DISTRICT.
Mr. Charles Lilley, Sr. Planner, reported that the applicant had submitted
plans and no objections were made by the Health Department, County Building Inspector
and the North Carolina Office of Child Day Care License. The Planning Commission
and Staff recommended approval of the Special Use Permit.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this
application.
Mr. Ralph Campbell commented.
Mr. Charles Lilley requested that the records show that the Commissioners
had considered and found as fact; (a) that the use would not materially endanger
the public health and safety if located where proposed and developed according
___to the plan as submitted and approved; (b) that the use meets all required condi-
tions and specifications; (c) that the use will not substantially injure the value
of adjoining or abutting property; or that the use is a public necessity; and
(d) that the location and character of the use is developed according to the plan
as submitted and approved aria:would be in ~armony in the area in ~hich it is 'to be
located and in general conformity with the plan of development of New Hanover
County.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition.
No one appeared.
Comm. Wright moved, Comm. Gottovi seconded. that the Special Use Permit be approved,
with the conditions as recommended by the Planning, commission.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. ~
!1UBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION! FOR SPECIAL USE PERllIT' TO USE PROPERTY
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATION,ROAD_250 FEET EAST OF, MARKET STREET EXTENSION
FOR A STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY IN A B-2 HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT.
Mr. _Charles, Lilley, Sr... Planner~ ,repol;ted the Staff- recommended the issuance
,of the-Special~Use Permit with'the following condit~ons, (a) the plan as submitted
and approved with the application for the Special use Permit to be used as request-
ed; i.e., storage and distribution facilities; (b) a planted buffer be provided
on the southeastern property boundary for the developed areas; (c) that Special
Use Permit shall comply with all other supplemental regulations and requirements
imposed by the zoning ordinance in any other applicable federal or state or local
ordinances.
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PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
~Mr. Herbert Fisher commented.
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 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 0
with the plan of development for New'Hanover County, Comm. O'Shields moved,
seconded by Comm. Armistead that this special use permit be issued based on the
same conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Comm. Wright protested for the record that the buffer should not be required.
BREAK
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 11:20 o'clock a.m. until
11:25 o'clock a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given that a public hearing would be held by the Board of
Commissioners of New Hanover County on Monday, December 4, 1978, in the Assembly
Room of the Administration Building, corner of Fourth & Chestnut Streets, Wilmington,
NC, to consider the following:
PUBLIC HEARING TO 'CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TO
AMEND SECTION 54, B-1 BUSINESS DISTRICT, TO ALLOW HEALTH SPAS AS A PERMITTED USE
AND AMEND SECTION 23, DEFINITIONS, BY ADDING THE DEFINITION OF "HEALTH SPA."
Comm. Gottovi, moved; seconded by Comm. Armistead, that this amendment be
approved and that the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover
Amending Article II, Section 23 and Article V, Section 54-2 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the County of New Hanover adopted October 6, 1969, as amended" be adopted.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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The ordinance, as adopted and signed, is contained in Exhibit Book VI, page 46
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
TO AMEND WATER & SEWER CERTIFICATE ON FINAL PLATS TO CLARIFY THE APPROVAL BY THE
NEW HANOVER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
Mr. Charles Lilley, Sr. Planner, reported the Staff and the Planning Commission
recommended that the Subdivision Regulations of the County of New Hanover adopted
October 18, 1965 be amended by deleting the provision which provided for the following
certificate of the Health Department on all final subdivision plats:
CERTIFICATE OF APProVAL OF WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
"I, hereby, certify that the water supply and the sewage disposal systems
installed or proposed for installation in
Subdivision are approved by this department.
Date:
Signature:
and that the following certificate be,requi~ed in lieu thereof:
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL OF WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
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"I, hereby, certify that the type of water supply and sewage disposal system
installed or proposed in Subdivision are approved
by this department. The installation of individual, on-site sewage disposal
system proposed for this subdivision mayor may not be approved Subject to
lot by lot soil evaluation, subject to New Hanover County Health Department
Sewage Disposal Regulations. The individual, on-site water supply system
proposed for this subdivision must be constructed according to New Hanover
County Heaith Department private water supply ordinances."
Date:
Signature:
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PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
Comm. Wright moved approval of the recommendation, Comm. Gottovi seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
The ordinance, as adopted and signed, is contained:in Exhibit Book VI, page 47.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
TO AMEND REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS, TO REQUIRE THAT PERMANENT MONUMENTS BE INSTALLED
IN THE PAVED AREA OF SUBDIVISION STREETS.
Mr. Charles Lilley, Sr. Planner, reported the Planning commission and Staff
recommended that the Subdivision Regulations of 'the County of New Hanover adopted
October 18, 1965, as amended, be further amended as follows:
Amend Article V., Section 3., Paragraph 3.1 by removing the words "right-of-way"
in the sixth line and substituting the word "pavement" in lieu thereof.
Comm. Armistead moved approval of the amendment as requested, Comm. Wright
seconded.
Upon vote,- the motion carried unanimously.
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Chm. Williams asked if there was any opposition.
Mr. Howard Laughlin requested that this amendment not be ,adopted.
Comm. Wright stated she wished to change her vote.
Comm. .',wright moved to rescind the action and to table the decision until the
next meeting.
ChID. Williams seconded.
Upon vote, the 'motion was defeated;'
Voting Aye: Chm. Williams and Comm. Wright
Voting Noe: Comm. O'Shields, Comm. Gottovi, and Comm. Armistead
A copy of the ordinance, as adopted and signed, is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 48
CRESTWOOD SUBDIVISION
Mr. Harry Oakes was present to request final plat approval on Crestwood Sub-
division.
Comm. Armistead moved to wait to receive more information on the subdivision
and take it up during the next meeting.
Chm. Williams, seconded.
Upon vote. the motion carried unanimously.
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AMENDMENT TO NOISE ORDINANCE
County Attorney Jim Fox commented 'on the resolution to amend the noise ordinance
by deleting some of the technical discrepancies in the noise ordinance as orginally
adopted.
Chm. Williams moved to approve the amendment, Comm. Wright seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of resolution amending the ordinance is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 49
and in the Ordinance Book in the Clerk's office.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - WIC PROGRAM
County Manager Eller explained the contract with the State on ,the WI~ Program;
that it will allow for continuting the program and the hiring of an additional,
Nutritionist I.
Comm. Gottovi moved to approve the following budget amendments that relate
to the WIC Program as presented by the Board of Health:
TO reflect 1979 Budget:
Revenues:
DR 44-368-16 State Grant WIC
$275,888.
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - WIC PROGRAM (CONTINUED)
Expenditures:
CR 44 598 02
CR 44 598 05
CR 44 598 06
CR 44 598 07
CR 44 598 10
CR 44 598 11
CR 44 598 12
CR 44 598 14
CR 44 598 33
CR 44 598 34
CR 44 598 74
Salaries and Wages
FICA
Group Insurance
Retirement
Auto Allowance
Telephone and Postage
Printing
Travel, Meetings, School
Supplies and Materials
Food Purchases
Capital Outlay-Equipment
$ 40,816.
2,500.
950.
3,012.
600.
1,400.
3,000.
1,300.
1,800.
220,000.
510.
$275,888.
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The following amendments'were necessary to 'reduce _the ,current budgets by amounts
not expended from 1978 fUnds:
Revenues:
CR 44-368-16 State Grants-WIC
Expenditures:
DR 44 598 02 Salaries and Wages
DR 44 598 05 FICA
DR 44 598 06 Group Insurance
DR 44 598 07 Retirement
DR 44 598 10 Auto Allowance
DR 44 598 11 Telephone and Postage
DR 44 598 12 Printing
DR 44 598 14 Travel, Meetins, Schools
DR 44 598 33 Supplies and Materials
DR 44 598 34 Food Purchases
DR 44 598 74 Capital Outlay-Equipment
$ 46,301.63
$ 3,968.84
240.13
129.06
170.56
150.00
243.27
507.92
139.07
287.89
40;456.27
8.62
$46;3(!)L63
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Comm. Armistead seconded.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Gottovi, Comm. Armistead and Comm. O'Shields
Comm. Wright and Chm. Williams
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Comm. Wright moved that the Commissioners go into executive session for legal
consultation before going on to the next item on the agenda, Chm. Williams seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. williams recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 11:45 o'clock a.m.
Chm. Williams reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 12:00 o'clock a.m.
REQUEST FOR CLEAN WATER BOND FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM
FOR FLEMINGTON
Comm. Gottovi moved that the Commi~sioners aSKMr. Eller to investigate the
application process for Community Deve~ent Funds for the construction of a 0
community water system for Flemington; that Mr. Fox investigate the legal ramifica-
tions of that kind of an application and the operation of a system and that we have"
a report at the next meeting, December 18. Comm. Armistead seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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REQUEST OF PLEASURE ISLAND PIER, INC. FOR RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM O'F.pE'R' FOR SALE
OF THE CORPORATION'S STOCK
Mr. Pete Morris requested the Board of Commissioners to approve a resolution,:that:
(1) The Board~of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover does hereby approve
the offer or sale of the stock of Pleasure Island Pier, Inc., pursuant to the North
Carolina Securities Act, G.S. 78A-17(13), for the purpose of promoting community
development; and
(2) Said Board does not endorse or 'recommend the purchase of such stock by
any person, firm or corporation, nor does it express any opinion as to the value
of such stock or the validity of the issurance thereof.
Comm. O'Shields moved, Comm. Wright seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the ,resolution may be found in Exhibit Book VI, Page 50.
LUNCH BREAK
Chm. 'Williams recessed the meeting for a lunch break from 12:10 o'clock p.m. to
1:00 o'clock p.m.
AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED, JUNE 30, 1978
Mr. Lee Weddle of Lowrimore, Warwick & Co., CPA's presented the report of the
audit of this County's financial records for the fiscal year ended, June 30, 1978.
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AIRPORT BUDGET AMENDMENT
Mr. Eller, County Manager, explained to the Board the supplemental agreement to
the lighting contract for the installation of a VASI lighting system on Runway 5-23
at the Airport. The supplemental agreement called for $664. more than the amount
budgeted.
Comm. Wright moved, COmm. Gottovi seconded that the supplemental agreement to
the lighting contract with Watson Electrical Construction Co. 'under the General
Aviation Apron Project (ADAP-05) be approved and that $664. be transferred from
Contingencies (Project) Acct. #84 579 76 to Lighting Contract, Acct. #84 579 71.
The motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - CETA
Mr. Eller, County Manager, explained the CETA budget amendment to the Board
which was contained in a memo submitted by Finance Officer, Mr. Felix Cooper.
The budget amendment was required to continue the CETA program through December 31,
1978.
Comm. Gottovi moved to approve the following CETA budget amendment as proposed
by Finance Officer, Mr. Cooper, for the CETA Program:
CETA II
Revenues:
DR 11 350 27 State Grant CETA II-Participants
$50,881
Expenditures:
CR 11 672 02
CR 11 672 05
CR 11 672 06
Salaries and Wages
FICA
Group Insurance
$47,175.
2,854.
852.
$50,881.
Revenues:
DR 11 350 28 State Grant CETA II-Administration
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - CETA (CONTINUED)
Expenditures:
CR 11-673-02
CR 11-673-05
CR 11-673-06
CR 11-673-07
CR 11-673-10
CR 11-673-14
CETA VI
Revenues:
Salaries and Wages
~ FICA
Group Insurance
Retirement
Auto Allowance
Travel
$ 1,414.
85.
22.
178.
50.
150.
$ 1,899.
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$80,856.
DR 11-350-29 State Grants CETA VI-Participants
Expenditures:
CR 11-677-02
CR 11-677-05
CR 11-677-06
REVENUES:
Salaries and Wages
FICA
Group Insurance
$75,005.
4,559.
1,292.
$80,856.
$ 5,582.
DR 11-350-30 State Grants CETA VI-Administration
Expenditures:
CR 11-678-02
CR 11-278-05
CR 11-678-06
CR 11-678-07
CR 11-678-10
CR 11-678-11
CR 11-678-14
CR 11-678-21
CR 11-678-32
CR 11-678-33
Salaries and Wages
FICA
Group Insurance
Retirement
Auto Allowance
Telephone and Postage
Travel
Rent
Copying and Duplicating
Supplies and Materials
$ 3,798.
229.
65.
456.
15.
450.
168.
251.
75.
75.
$ 5,582.
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CETA VI Highway Project
Revenues:
CR 11-350-02 Salaries and Wages
CR 11-679-05 FICA
CR 11-679-06 Group Insurance
$ 8,970.
1,144.
260.
$10,374.
COmm. O'Shields seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
APProVAL FOR MR. ELLER TO SIGN CETA CONTRACTS
A motion was made by Comm. O'Shields to authorize Mr. Eller to sign CETA contracts,
Comm. Armistead seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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CHANGE DATE OF FIRST MEETING IN JANUARY
A motion was made by Comm. Wright to change the date of the first meeting of
the Board of County Commissioners from Monday, January 1 to Tuesday, January 2, 1979
because of a County holiday, Chm. Williams seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET TRANSFER - LIBRARY
Comm. O'Shields moved to approve the transfer of $260. from Acct. #11 630 74 to
Acct. #11 630 33 in order to more accurately account for the expenditure of funds
in the Library, Comm. Armistead seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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TAX LIEN VERIFICATION ERROR
Mr. Eller, explained the circumstances leading to the tax lien v~rification error.
Comm. O'Shields moved, that the County not pursue recovering $3,500 through the
bonding company, and that a letter of reprimand be placedin the employee's personnel
file. Comm. Armistead seconded.
Comm. Wright moved for an amendment that a general notice to 'be posted by the
Tax Department to make the employees aware of their responsibilities and should
an error occur, it would not necessarily be overlooked, but would be considered
on a case by case basis.
Comm. Armistead seconded.
ppon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF POLICY STATEMENTS FOR COMMISSIONERS' MEETING IN WINSTON-SALEM
Comm. Wright led a discussion of policy statements to be brougttup for discussion
during the commissioners' meeting to be held in Winston-Salem.
COMMONITY BASED ALTERNATIVES
Mr. Eller explained to the,Board that the Open House Temporary Shelter Care
Program operated by the Drug Abuse Committee, was to have received $34,308 from
Community-Based Alternative funds and the Department of Social Services was to have
provided the required match of' $10,292. through in-kind services. Social Services
Director, Wayne Morris, had advised that his department would be unable to provide
the in-kind match.
Mr. Eric Luttmer advised the Board that the Drug Abuse Committee could provide
$5,202 of in-kind match and requested that the County provide the remaining match
of $5,090 in cash.
Comm. Gottovi moved to transfer $5,090 from Contingencies Acct. #11 445 61
to Emergency Shelter care Acct. #41 610 17 in the Public Assistance Budget as a
cash match, but continue to look for in~kind match from the Department of Social
Services, and to authorize execution' of',the Program Agreement with the Division of
Y ou:th Services on that basis, Comm. O'Shields seconded.
upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF NO WAKE ZONE AT WHISKEY CREEK, MASONBORO BOAT YARD
("0nnn--;:.~ Gottovi asked the Board to .reconsider having a "no wake" zone in the
Intracoastal Waterway near MasoiJ.boro Boat Yard.
Mr. Fox, County Attorney, advised what necessary steps were to be taken.
No action was taken.
DISCUSSION OF ,BILL FOR COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAX ON AUTOMOBILES
Mr. Eller, Manager, explained the proposed bill for the collection of property
tax on automobiles.
Comm. Wright moved that Mr. Eller and Mr. Powell express the Board's opinion
at the meeting in Winston-Salem, that the Board did not think this bill would help
in the collection of property tax on automobiles; Comm. O'Shields seconded.
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Wright, Comm. Armistead, Comm. O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Gottovi
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Wright' moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the meeting be recessed
to Executive Session for committee appointments and land acquisition.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Williams recessed for Executive Session at 2:10 p.m.
Chm. Williams reconvened the public meeting....'
APPOINTMENT OF MR. E. G. VEREEN, JR. TO THE PLUMBING BOARD OF EXAMINERS
Comm. Wright moved and.Comm.Gottovi seconded that Mr. E. G. Vereen be
reap~inted to the Plumbing Board of Examiners, term to ,expire December 1, 1981.
(See Page 337 for correction.)
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. FURR TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH
b CO~'bl~ri5ht @oveJ to,reap~oint Vr. Furr to the Board of Health; but
e aval1a Ie, someone el~e wou.d need to be appolnted at a lateF dace.
Upon vote, the motion carrled unanlmously-. ,"
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1978
APPOINTMENTS TO THE NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Comm. Gottovi moved and Comm. Wright seconded that M,iss Rout;h
-P,"Dixon,"'Mrs. william E. Perdew, Mr. Elias Pegram, Mr. Richard Gerrish, and Mrs.
Martha McIntosh be appointed to the Nursing Home Advisory Committee.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. 0' Shields moved and Comm. Wright
Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously.
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seconded that the meeting be adjourned.
ChID. Williams adjourned the meeting at
Respectfully submitted,
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Norma E. Philpott
Deputy to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 1978
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, met in Regular Session on Monday,
December 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 Howard L. Armistead, Jr.; Karen E. Gottovi;
Vivian S. Wright; Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County Manager
Dan W. Eller; County Attorney James C. Fox; and Deputy Clerk to the Board, Norma E.
Philpott. No members were absent.
Reverend Glen A. McClung, Minister of McClure Memorial Presbyterian Church,
offered the invocation.
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RETIREMENT PRESENTATION
The retirement presentation for Mrs. Elizabeth Edens was postponed to a later
date due to Mrs. Edens' illness.
STATE EMPLOYEES' CREDIT UNION
Chm. Williams opened for discussion the 'request of Attorney James Wall that
the County support the State Employees' Credit Union in its litigation in Wake County
Superior Court concerning the eligibility of local government employees for member-
ship in the State Employees' Credit Union. County Manager Eller reported that the
Personnel Office had surveyed the employees and gotten a positive response from two-
thirds of them as to their wishes to be eligible for membership. '
Comm. Wright moved that County Attorney, James C. Fox, prepare 'and submit an
affidavit to the attorney for the credit union, setting forth the Board's opinion
that the County had surveyed the employees and received a positive response from
two-thirds of them.
Comm. Armistead, seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS - PRIVATE STREETS
The Amendments to Subdivision Regulations - Private Streets was tabled since 0
the Planning Department asked for an extension because a new set of standards needed
reviewing.
METES AND BOUNDS COMMITTEE
The Metes and Bounds Committee requested the Commissioners to extend the
January first deadline for the report from them by ninety days.
Comm. Wright moved to comply with the Metes and Bounds Committee's request
to extend the deadline for their report for ninety days; Comm. Williams seconded.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Wright, Comm. O'Shields, and Chm. Williams.
Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi and Comm. Armistead.