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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 1978 (CONTINUED)
ADJOURNMENT
Cornm. Wright, moved: ,seconded bv COMm. Gottovi that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Cornm. Williams adjourned the meeting at 1:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Norma E. Philpott
Deputy to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 2, 1979
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
January 2, 1979, 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;
Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Vivian S. Wright; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County Manager
Dan W. Eller; County Attorney James C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B.
Rusmisell. No members were absent.
Chm. Williams called the meeting to order.
Rev. G. L. Pridgen of First united Pentecostal Church offered the invocation.
RETIREMENT PRESENTATIONS 0
Chm. Williams and the Commissioners presented retirement plaques to the fol-
lowing persons:
Mrs. Clara Sternberger upon her retirement from the Department of Social
Services after more than 14 years of service.
Mr. Lutha Mintz who retired from the Health Department after 31 years of
service.
Mr. Durwood Baggett, Agricultural Extension Chairman, upon his retirement after
28 years of service.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING, NOVEMBER 28, 1978
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that
Meeting of November 28, 1978, be approved as presented.
carried unanimously_
the Minutes of the Special
Upon vote, the motion
TABLING OF APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 4, 1978
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to table approval of the Minutes
of the Regular Meeting of December 4, 1978, in order for them to be completed and
corrections made. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 1978
Comm. Wright pointed out that in the Minutes of December
"Extension of Listing Period", she should be, listed as voting
that the motion carried unanimously.
18, on Page 324 under
"Noe" instead of showing
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Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of December 18, 1978, be approved with the above correction. Upon vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON ANIMAL CONTROL CENTER
Discussion on the Animal Control Center was continued from the meeting of '
November 20, 1978. At that time, Ms. Kathleen Flood of the Humane Society of the
United States commented on here report on conditions at the Animal Control Center
and made recommendations for improvements.
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ANIMAL CONTROL, CENTER (CONTINUED)
Comm. Gottovi commented that it was her considered opinion, after studying many
other communities and reading the Dog Law Manual from the Institute of Government,
it would be in the best interest of the County if the Animal Control Center were
administered as a County Agency and the position of Supervisor be a County employee.
Mrs. Grace Canady" President of the Animal Clinic Foundation, presented a petition
requesting the present contract for operation of the Animal Control Center be terminated
and that the Animal Clinic Foundation would assume management under the terms of the
present contract.
The following persons offered comments:
Mr. Harry Coley
Mrs. Jane Baldwin
Mrs. Sandra Tropicana
Mrs. Mary Lightfoot
Mr. J. W. Johnson, Operator of the Animal Control Center, commented and answered
some of the questions that had been asked.
County Manager Eller reported that he concurred with Comm. Gottovi's suggestion
and recommended that the Animal Control Center become a County agency effective July 1,
1979.
Dr. Harry Phillips ,'commented.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that the County Manager draw up,
a proposal on what would be involved in the operation of the Animal Control Center,
including the number of people needed, and bring it. back to the Board for approval.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BREAK
Chm. williams recessed the meeting for a break from 9:45 o'clock a. m. until 10:00
o'clock a. m.
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, January 2, 1979, 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 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF CAROLINA BEACH ROAD APPROXIMATELY 3,000 FEET NORTH OF MYRTLE GROVE
LOOP ROAD FOR A COMMUNITY CENTER IN AN R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT.
Mr. Charles Lilley, of the Planning Department, reported that the Planning Commis-
sion had considered this request at the meeting in December,.and both the Planning Com-
mission and Planning staff recommended approval.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this application,
and Mr. Dollion Trottie appeared to request approval.
Chm. Williams 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;
{bl 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 necessitY1 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 I conformity with the plan of , development for
New Hanover County, Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that this Special
Use Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission. Upon vote, the motion carrie4 unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF MARKfll' STREET AND LENNON DRIVE FOR A SEAFOOD
MARKET IN A B-2 (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) DISTRICT.
Mr. Charles Lilley, of the Planning Department, reported that this application
was considered by the Planning Commission at its meeting ,in December, and both the Planning
Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval. Mr. Lilley reported ~hat the business
was already in operation.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of or in opposi-
tion to this application, and no one appeared.
After the 'Commission had considered the following four items and f~und 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 ac-
cording 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. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. wright, that the Special Use
Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MARKET STREET EXTENSION 200 FEET SOUTH OF GREEN MEADOWS DRIVE FOR
A STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY IN A,B-2 (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) DISTRICT.
Mr. Charles Lilley, of the Planning Department, reported that the Planning Commission
had considered this application at its meeting in December, and both'the Planning Com-
mission and Planning staff recommended approval.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of or in opposi-
tion to this application, 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 0
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 with the plan of development for
New Hanover County, Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, 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 SOUTH SIDE OF BRYAN ROAD APPROXIMATELY 900 FEET EAST OF RIVER ROAD FOR A JUNK
YARD AND MOBILE HOME IN AN I-2 (INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT.
Mr. Charles Lilley, of the Planning Department, reported that the Planning Commission
had considered this application at its meeting in December, and both the Planning Commis-
sion and Planning staff recommended approval.
Mr. David Spivey, the 'petitioner, appeared before the Board to answer questions and
request approval.
Chm. Williams 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 use met all required conditions and specifications; (c) that the use would 0
not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or the use was a pub-
lic necessity; and (d) that the location and character of the use, if developed according
to the plan as submitted and approv:ed, 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. Wright 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 carrie~ unanimoUSly.
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PUBLIC HEARING"TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE EAST SIDE OF DIVISION ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1,600 FEET SOUTH OF 23RD STREET FOR A '
GOVERNMENTAL FACILITY IN AN A-I (AIRPORl' INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT.
Mr. Charles Lilley, of the Planning Department, reported that the County buildings
located on Division Drive were not in compliance with the Airport Industrial Zoning
District, and that a Special Use Permit needed to be issued. Mr. Lilley reported that
the Planning Commission had considered this request at its meeting in December, and both
the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommended apvroval.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak on this application, 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 and 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 b~ in harmony with the area in
which it was to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for
New Hanover c:ounty, Comm. Gottovi 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.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER MODIFICATION OF A PREVIOUSLY ISSUED SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO
USE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF GREENVILLE LOOP ROAD APPROXIMATELY 450 FEET
EAST OF CLEARBROOK DRIVE FOR ADDITIONAL KENNELS IN AN R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT.
Mr. Charles Lilley, of the Planning Department, reported that the Planning Com-
mission had considered this application at its meeting in December and both the Planning
Commission and Planning staff recommended approval.
Mrs. Judie Inscoe, the petitioner, appeared before the Board to answer questions
and request approval.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone else present to speak in favor of or in
oppositiOn to this application.
Mr. Mike Moynihan appeared in opposition and spoke for several neighboring
property owners.
Mrs. Inscoe explained her plans further.
Mr. Harold Roth', commented in opposition.
Comm. O'Shields reported that he owned a parcel of property in that 'area and' had
requested advice from the County Attorney as to whether or not he had a conflict of
interest, and the County Attorney had advised him that, in his opinion, he did not
have a conflict of interest in voting on this matter.
Mrs. Gennell Moynihan commented.
Comm. O'Shields suggested the request be tabled for 30 days to see if a solution
to the problem could be worked out.
Mr. Roth requested immediate denial.
Mrs. Neese, a neighboring property owner, commented in opposition.
Chm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to deny the issuance of a modifi-
cation to this Special Use Permit. Upon vote, the motion carried 'unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF AWARD TO RICHARD FENDER
Chm. Williams and the Board presented a framed Certificate of Award to Richard
Fender upon his resignation as Planning Director for wilmington and New Hanover County
and expressed appreciation for his service to the County.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
Mr. Charles Lilley, of the Planning Department, reported that the Planning Com-
mission had considered proposed amendments to the County 'Zoning Ordinance providing for
Townhouse Development at its meeting in December, and both the Planning Commission and
Planning staff recommended approval.
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone"present to speak in favor of or in opposi-
tion to these amendments, and no one appeared.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the Amendments to
the County ZOning Ordinance and adopt' the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County
of New Hanover Amending the Zoning Ordinance of New Hanover County, North Carolina,
Adopted October 6, 1969". Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in Exhibit Book VI,
Page 56.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO DENY REZONING PROPERrY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF WRIGHTS-
VILLE AVENUE AND ALLEN'S LANE FROM R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO A B-2 (HIGHWAY BUSINESS)
'DISTRICT.
Mr. Charles Lilley, of the Planning Department, reported that the Planning Commis-
sion had considered this request at its meeting in December and both the Planning Com-
mission and Planning staff recommended denial.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this request
and Mr. Tom Morgan, Attorney for the petitioner, appeared to request approval.
Comm. Gottovi stated that she was opposed to the
Comm. O'Shields, that the rezoning request be denied.
unaniIOOusly.
rezoning and moved, seconded by
Upon vote, the motion carried
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CLOSE IMPERIAL DRIVE
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to adopt the Resolution of Intent
to Close a portion of Imperial Drive and set a public hearing to be held at the meeting
of February 5, 1979, to receive comments on this matter. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit "Book VI, Page 57.
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PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
Notice had been published that the Commissioners would hold a Public Hearing on
January 2, 1979, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. to receive comments on the application for
Community Development Block Grant Funds from the Department of Housing ",and Urban
Development.
Mr. Bill Farris, Planning Director, reported that it was necessary to hold two
public hearings to receive comments on the application for Community Development Block
Grant Funds and outlined the information that needed to be presented to the public.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak.
Mr. John Maye requested information on whether or not Community Development Block
Grant Funds could be obtained for improvement of the streets in his neighborhood.
Mrs. Dolli Asbury, Director of Services for the Aging, commented on the need for a
multi-purpose senior citizens center.
COG REQUEST FOR DESIGNATION AS AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Ms. Roseanne Mack of the Cape Fear Council of Governments appeared before the
Board to request that the Council of Governments be designated as the area agency on
aging.
Comm. Gottovi moved to designate the Cape Fear Council of Governments as the Region 0
"0" Area Agency on Aging. The motion died for lack of a second.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to table action on this request
until the regulations had been received and reviewed by the Board. Upon vote," the
motion carried unanimously.
PAVING ASSESSMENTS - HILLSDALE AND DIXON ACRES SUBDIVISIONS
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to approve the transfer of $1,395
from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Miscellaneous Expense, Acct. '#11 660 57, to
finance the local share of paving the roads in Hillsdale and Dixon Acres Subdivisions.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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DISCUSSION ON AMENDMENTS TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS CONCERNING PRIVATE STREETS
Mr. Charles Lilley,of the Planning Department, requested that the consideration of
the Private Streets Amendment to the Subdivision Regulations be placed on the agenda
for the next meeting.
Mr. Howard Loughlin commented.
It was agreed to consider this amendment at the first meeting in February which
would be February 5, 1979. ' , .
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER TO PLUMBING CONTRACT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER - PHASE II
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the transfer of
$820 from Plumbing Contract, Acct. #77 575 71, to Miscellaneous Expense, Acct. #77 '575 81,
in the Law Enforcement Center Capital Project Account in order to pay the City of
Wilmington for sewer taps. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET TRANSFER' - AIRPORT
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of the following budget
transfer to pay for repairs to equipment at the Airport:
Debit - Acct. #31 650 18, M &'R - Other Improvements
Credit - Acct. #31 650 16, M & R - Equipment
$3,000.
$3,000.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
RECLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN IN FINANCE OFFICE
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the reclassification
of Accounting Technician II, salary grade 61, to Accounting Technician I, salary grade
59, as requested by the Finance Officer. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL POLICY
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to amend the Personnel Policy,
Article VII, Section 20 - workmen's Compensation Leave, by deleting "Once an option
has been selected by the. employee, it cannot be changed during the period 'covered."
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously~
COUNTY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO RECLASSIFY CLERK POSITIONS. IN SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
County Manager Eller reported that the newly elected sheriff was filling clerical
positions with clerks instead of deputies and requested that the County Manager be '
given authorization to formally reclassify these positions downward on the personnel
records as they were filled by the sheriff. (Continued after next item.)
BUDGET TRANSFER - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT'
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. williams, to approve the transfer of $1,000 from
Salaries & Wages, Acct. #11 510 02, to Professional Services, Acct. #11 510 04, to
provide funds for paying terminated officers who were required to testify in court.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
RECLASSIFICATIONS IN SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (CONTINUED)
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that County Manager Eller be
given the authority to make,the changes in the personnel records to indicate the
personnel changes made by the new sheriff. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
DENIAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR MEDICAID OvERPAYMENT
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to deny approval of the budget
amendment providing for settlement of overpaid medicaid reimbursement. Upon vote, the
motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, O'Shields, Wright and Chm. Williams
Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi
REQUEST FOR ACTION ON MATTERS OF LEGISLATION
Sgt. Herbert Hales.appeared before the Board to explain legislative proposals per-
taining to education and social services that he felt would harm New Hanover County and
requested the Commissioners to take a position on these matters.
No action was taken.
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POSTPONEMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER TOUR
Comm. Wright requested that the Commissioners postpone the planned tour of the new
Law Enforcement center on the following day in order to attend the announcement of a new
industry in Brunswick County.
It was agreed to wait until February to tour the Law Enforcement Center.
DISCUSSION ON PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY INSURANCE
Comm. Gottovi pointed out an article she had read on Public Officials Liability
Insurance and requested information on what County officials were covered.
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REOUEST FOR REPRESENTATIVE TO ATTEND HUMAN RELATIONS MEETING
Chm. Williams requested that someone from the Board attend the Human Relations
meeting at Ballentines Restaurant on January 9.
RESIGNATION OF COMM. WILLIAMS AND APPOINTMENT OF COMM. ARMISTEAD TO HOSPITAL BOARD
Chm. Williams announced to the Board that, due to the demands on her time, she
would have to resign as the Commission representative on the New Hanover Memorial
Hospital Board of Trustees.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Chm. williams, that Comm. Howard L. Armistead, Jr.
be appointed to replace Comm. Williams on the Hospital Board of Trustees. Upon vote,
the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, O'Shields, Wright and Chm. Williams
Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi
APPROPRIATION OF TITLE XX DAY CARE FUNDS
County Manager Eller reported on the receipt of an additional $40,781 in Title XX
Day Care Funds.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve the appropriation of
$40,781 to'Revenue Acct. #41 35016, Title 'XX - Day Care, and to Expenditure Acct.
#41 610 16, Title XX - Day Care. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - SOCIAL SERVICES
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the transfer of $2,000
from Printing, Acct. #41 609 12, to Copying and Duplicating, Acct. #41 609 32, in the
Social Services Budget. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COUNTY MANAGER TO SIGN C. P. & L. CONTRACT
The County Manager presented to the Board for consideration and action a contract
with Carolina Power ,& Light Company for outdoor lighting service, which contract is
dated January 20, 1978, and provides for the beginning of service on the 16th day of
January 1978, and ending on the 16th day of January 1983, to which contract is attached
theCbmpany's schedule of rates and rules and regulations covering such service a
Dr. Howard L. Armistead, a member of the Board, introduced the following resolution
and moved that it be adopted:
RESOLVED, that the County Manager and Board Clerk be and they are hereby
authorized and empowered, in the name of and for and in behalf of the
qounty of New Hanover to execute said outdoor lighting contract with
carolina Power & Light Company.
The motion to adopt the foregoing resolution was seconded by Ellen C. Williams, a
member of the Board, and, after discussion, the resolution was duly adopted, there
being 5 votes in favor thereof and 0 votes against it.
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BUDGET AMENDMENTS - EXTENSION OF CETA PROGRAMS
County Manager Eller reported that contracts had been received extending the CETA II
and CETA VI programs through March 31, 1979, and requested the Commissioners approve the
budget amendments necessary to put the funds in the budget.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. o 'Shields , approval of the following budget
amendments relating to the CETA II and VI Contracts!
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CETA BUDGET AMENDMENTS (CONTINUED)
CETA VI - Revenues:
Debit - Acct. #11 350 29, State Grant - CETA VI participants
Expenditures:
Credit - Acct. #11 677 02, Salaries & Wages
Acct. #11 677 05, FICA
Acct. #11 677 06, Group Insurance
Acct. #11 677 54, Insurance & Bonds
'Revenues:
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$178,175
$160,626
9,847
5,292
2,410
$178,175
Debit -'Acct. #11 35030, State Grants - CETA VI Administration' $ 11,725
Expenditures:
Credit - Acct. #11 678 02, Salaries & Wages
Acct. #11 678 05, FICA
Acct. #11 678 06, Group Insurance
Acct. #11 678 07, Retirement
Acct. #11 678 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. #11 678 11, Telephone & Postage
Acct. #11 678 12, Printing
Acct. #11 678 14, Travel, Meetingss& Schools
Acct. #11 678 16, Equipment Maintenance & Repair
Acct. #11 678 21, Rent (occupancy)
Acct. #11 678 06, Advertising
Acct. #11 678 32, Copying &' Duplicating
Acct. #11 678 33, Supplies & Materials
Acct. #11 678 54, Insurance and Bonds
CETA II - Revenues:
Debit - Acct. #11 35027, State Grant - CETA II'participants
Expenditures:
Credit - Acct. #11 672 02, Salaries & Wages
Acct. #11 672 05, FICA
Acct. #11 672 06, Group Insurance
Acct. #11 672 54, Insurance & Bonds
Revenues:
Debit - Acct. #11 350 28, STate Grant.,- CETA II Administration
Expenditures:
Credit - Acct. #11 673 02, Salaries & Wages
Acct. #11 673 05, FICA
Acct. #11 673 06, Group Insurance
Acct. #11 673 07, Retirement
Acct. #11 673 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. #11 673 14, Travel, Meetings & Schools
Acct. #11 673 54, Insurance & Bonds
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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232
300
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RECLASSIFICATIONS DUE TO MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
County Manager Eller reported that it would be necessary to reclassify several
County positions in order to meet the minimum wage requirements that became effective
on January 1, 1979.
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RECLASSIFICATIONS DUE TO MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE (CONTINUED)
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve reclassifying the
following positions from a salary grade of 50 to grade 51 due to minimUm wage increase:
Health Aide
Library Shelver
Housekeeping Assistant,
Lab Helper
Social Services Aide
Personal Care & Family Aide I
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST TO LEASE COUNTY VEHICLE 0
County Manager Eller reported that the New Hanover Humane Society had requested
permission to lease one of the Sheriff's Department vehicles that was scheduled to be
sold.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to negotiate a purchase price
for the vehicle with the New Hanover Humane Society instead of leasing it to them.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Gottovi and O'Shields
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright and Chm. Williams
DISCUSSION ON ALCOHOLISM COMMITTEE
Comm. O'Shields reported that he had received a request from the Mental Health
commission that the Board clarify their appointments to the Committee on Alcoholism
and suggested the committee consist of the number of people contained in Mr. John Webb's
letter of September 28.
BREAK AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that the Board take a break and
then recess to Executive Session to discuss cOnmlittee appointments. .upon vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 12:58 o'clock p. m.
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Chm. Williams reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 1:58 o'clock p. m.
APPOINTMENT OF W. T. CHILDS TO HOSPITAL BOARD
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that Mr. W. T. Childs be appointed
to fill an unexpired term on the New Hanover Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT OF REV. ALLEN LAYMON TO OAR BOARD
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that Rev. Allen Laymon be appointed
to the additional vacancy on the Offender Aid and Restoration Board of Directors. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON SUPPORT OF SHERIFF IN LEGAL MATTERS
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to continue the past
supporting the Sheriff in legal matters relating to his official capacity.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the meeting be recessed to
Executive.Session to discuss personnel matters. Upon vote, the motion carried as
follows: .,
Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Wright and Chm. Williams
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Voting Noe: Comm. O'Shields and Gottovi
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 1:59 o'clock p. m.
Chm. Williams reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 2:01 o'clock p. m.
SUPPORT OF SHERIFF IN LEGAL MATTERS (CONTINUED)
Upon vote, Cormn. Gottovi' s motion carried unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT
comm. Gottovi moved,seconded by Comm. O.'Shields, .that the meeting be adjo,~rned.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. williams adjourned the meeting at 2: 10 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, JANUARY '15, 1979
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
January 15, 1979, 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, Jra; Karen Ea Gottovi;
Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County 'Manager Dan W. Eller; County
Attorney James C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. Comm. Vivian S.
Wright was absent.
Chm. Williams called the meeting to order.
Rev. Fritz Hudson of the unitarian Universalist Fellowship offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 4, 1978
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that the Minutes of .the Regular
Meeting of December 4, 1978, be approved as corrected with her name being inserted on
Page 319 as seconding the motion to reappoint Mr. E. G. Vereen, Jr. to the Plumbing
Board of Examiners. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 2, 1978
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of January 2,1979, as presented. Upon vote, the motion'carried as
follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES TO FORMER SHERIFF GROHMAN AND CHIEF DEPUTY O'SULLIVAN
Chm. Williams presented plaques, on behalf of the Board, to former Sheriff H. G.
Grohman and former Chief Deputy H. M. O'Sullivan for their many years of service ,to
New Hanover County.
DISCUSSION ON YOUTH HELP PROGRAMS
Mr. Robert Stone, Director, and members of the Board of Directors of Youth Help, Inc.
met with the Commissioners to discuss the programs which were planned for the coming
year. Mr. Stone outlined the changes that he was recommending to be made in the programs.
PUBLIC HEARING - EXTENSION OF NO WAKE ZONE IN BRADLEY CREEK
Notice had been given that the Commissioners would hear persons wishing to present
comments relative to the extension of an existing "no wake" zone in Bradley Creek south-
east of the highway bridge on U. S. 76.
Mr. M. J. Fountain, Jr. appeared before the Board to request they reconsider their
action on November 20, 1978, denying the extension of a "no wake" zone in Bradley Creek.
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