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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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EXTENSION OF NO WAKE ZONE IN BRADLEY CREEK (CONTINUED)
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to adopt the following resolution
requesting the extension of the No Wake Zone in Bradley Creek as originally requested:
RESOLUTION
OF
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY
WHEREAS under authority of North Carolina General Statutes, Section
75A-15 (a) any subdivision of the State of North Carolina may at any time,
after public notice, make formal application to the wildlife Resources Commis-
sion for special rules and regulations with reference to the safe and reasonable
operation of vessels on any water within its territorial limits.
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AND WHEREAS New Hanover County has given public notice of its intention
to make formal application to the Wildlife Resources Commission for special
rules and regulations with reference to the safe and reasonable operation of
vessels on Bradley Creek within the territorial limits ~f New Hanover County,
and for the implementation of the Uniform Waterway Marker System in all the
waters of the County.
BE IT RESOLVED That in accordance with G. S. 75A-15, the Board of Com-
missioners of New Hanover County requests the North Carolina Wildlife Commis-
sion to promulgate special rules and regulations with reference to safe and
reasonable operation of vessels on the waters of Bradley Creek located in said
County, the pertinent substance of which proposed regulations is as follows:
Extend the existing "no waken zone in Bradley Creek southeast to
terminate at the entrance channel markers at the Atlantic Intra-
coastal Waterway.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Board of Commissioners requests the
said Commission to promulgate regulations fully implementing the Uniform Water-
way Marker System in all the waters of the said County.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
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Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 9:54 o'clock a. m. until
10:08 o'clock a. m.
'PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been published that a public hearing would be held by the Board of COm-
missioners of New Hanover County on Monday, January 15, 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 EAST SIDE OF MILITARY CUTOFF ROAD 1,250 FEET. SOUTH OF MARKET STREET EXTENSION FOR
AN EMERGENCY FACILITY IN AN R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT.
Mr. Charles Lilley, of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission
had consid~red this request at its meeting in January and both the Planning Commission
and Planning Staff recommended approval.
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 0
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. Armistead moved, seconded by Chm. Williams, that this
Special Use Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Plan-
ning Commission. Upon vote, the motion 'carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
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PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
Notice had been published that the, New Hanover County Board of Commissione'ls V""
would hold a second public hearing on an application for Community Development Block
Grant Funds. I
Planning Director Bill Farris reported that this was the second of two required
public hearings on the application for Community Development Block Grant Funds. He
stated that the first hearing was on community development needs in the unincorporated
areas of the County and this second hearing was to describe a proposed application and
receive comments on that application.
Mr. Mike Hargett of the Planning Department presented a proposed plan for a
community water system for the Flemington area of the County ~nd recommended that
the Commissioners adopt a resolution authorizing the County Manager to submit an
application for Community Development Block Grant funds for construction of this water
system at an estimated cost of $285,000.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak and the following resi-
dents of Flemington commented:
Mr. Alton Kemp
Mrs. Eva Yates
Mr. Carter
Comm. O'Shields stated that he could not support this application.
Mr. Robert M. Williams, Jr., County Engineer, commented.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to authorize the County Manager
to apply for the Community Development Block Grant funds for the water system at
Flemington and that the following resolution be adopted:
RESOLVED:
That the County Manager be and hereby is authorized to execute and
file an application with the U. S. Department of Housing and urban ,Develop-
ment to aid in the financing of a central water system for the Flemington
Community under the Community Development Block Grant - Small Cities Program.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead,
Comm. 0 ',Shields
Comm. Wright
Gottovi and Chm. Williams
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Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break'from 10:44 o'clock a. m. until
10:54 o'clock a. m.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - ARROWHEAD SUBDIVISION, SECTION 10
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission
Subdivision Review Committee had granted final plat approval for Arrowhead Subdivision,
Section 10, at its meeting on'December 27, 1978.
Mr. Jack Stocks, surveyor, appeared before the Board to answer questions and
request approval.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the final plat of
Arrowhead Subdivision, Section 10. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, O'Shields and Chm. Williams.
. Comm. Gottovi
Comm. wright
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - MONTEREY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, SECTION 8
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission
Subdivision Review Committee had granted final approval of this plat on December 27,
1978.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of or in opposi-
tion to this plat approval and no one appeared.
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MONTEREY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, SECTION 8 (CONTINUED)
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the final plat of
Monterey Heights Subdivision, Section 8. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
DISCUSSION ON PLAT OF WALNUT HILLS SUBDIVISION, SECTION 4
Mr. Harry oakes of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission
Subdivision Review Committee had granted final approval of this plat on December 27,
1978. '"
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Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of or in opposi-
tion to this plat approval and no one appeared.
Comm. Gottovi stated that she could not vote to approve as she felt the lots were
too small.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to approve the final plat of
Walnut Hills Subdivision, Section 4. Upon vote, the motion tied as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Absent:
Comm. O'Shields and Williams
Comm. Armistead and Gottovi
Comm. Wright
The County Attorney advised that due to the tie vote, there was no action on this
matter and that, according to the Subdivision Regulations, failure to act on final plat
approval within 21 days of its being presented to the Board would result in approval of
the plat.
Mr. Jack Stocks, surveyor, commented and requested the Board to reconsider this
plat approval.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - WINDEMERE SUBDIVISION, SECTION 9
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission 0
Subdivision Review Committee had granted final approval of this plat on December 27,
1978.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to ,speak in favor of or in opposition
and no one appeared.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. ARmistead, to approve the final plat of
Windemere Subdivision, Section 9. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REQUEST FOR DESIGNATION AS AREA AGENCY ON AGING
This matter had been tabled from the meeting of January 2 in order for the Commis-
sioners to r~view the regulations of the Older Americans Act.
Mr. Beverly Paul, Executive Director of the Cape Fear Council of Governments,
appeared before the Board and reported that the Regulations were not out yet and sug-
gested that the Board write a letter to the Director of Aging stating the Board's
position in this matter. Mr. Paul also requested that the COG be allowed to apply for
a planning grant to prepare for areawide agency status provided the agency would work
closely with the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve Mr. Paul's suggestion
and write a letter to the Director of Aging requesting that ,the Cape Fear Council of
Governments be allowed to receive the Planning Grant for this program with the under-
standing that, ,the County would still be able to comment before the area agency
was designated and that the COG worked closely with the County on the system planned.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
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Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. ARmistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams,
Comm. Wright
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TAX EXCLUSION - AMERADA HESS CORPORATION
Mr. Linwood Davis and Mr. Rudy Kicher, representatives of Amerada Hess Corporation,
appeared before the Board to request their company be excluded from ad valorem tiaxes on
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property stored at the Wilmington port facilities in accordance with G. S. 105-~12 (d).
The Tax Administrator, Larry Powell, explained his reasons for denying this
exclusion under G. S. 105-275 (2).
Chm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Armisteadi to ask the County Attorney to
get legislative clarification on this statute.
The County Attorney, Jim Fox, and the Attorney General's Office concurred in their
opinions that the exclusion should be permitted.
Comm. O'Shields requested that Chm. Williams include in her motion to allow the
exclusion for Amerada Hess as requested.
Chm. Williams withdrew her motion and moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to exclude
Amerada Hess from ad valorem taxes on property stored at the Wilmington port facilities,
as requested, and ask the County Attorney to write a letter to the N. C. Property Tax
Commission requesting their support and sponsorship of a request to the General Assembly
to clarify this statute. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
APPROVAL OF TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1978
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the report of
the Collector of Revenue through December 31, 1978. Upon vote, the motion carried
as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. williams
Comm. Wright
A copy of 'the Report is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 58.
APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
County Attorney Fox reported that he had reviewed the list of tax abatements and
refunds arid found them to be in order.
Chm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the list of tax
abatements and refunds. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 59.
,REQUEST FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF MINIMUM VALUE FOR TAX PURPOSES
Tax Administrator Larry Powell explained that in many cases, the cost of preparing
tax bills exceeds the amount of taxes to be collected. He requested the Commissioners
to seek legislation establishing a minimum value for tax purposes so bills would not
have to be sent when the cost of preparing 'the bill exceeded the amount of tax.
Crimm. Q.Shields moved, seconded by Comma Armisteaq, to ask the County Attorney to
look into the possibility of introducing a bill in the General Assembly establishing
a minimum value for tax purposes. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH PROCLAMATION
Comm; O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to authorize the Chairman to
sign a proclamation, along with the Mayor:of Wilmington, proclaiming the month of
February 1979 as Human Relations Month. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
Comm. Gottovi moved to contribute, along with the City of Wilmington, an equal
amount of money, not to exceed $100, to fund a reception for Human Relations Month.
The motion died for lack of a second. (Discussion continued later in meeting.)
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AERONAUTICS, INC. REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT BUILDING AT AIRP~
Airport Manager R. C. Shackelford explained to the Board that Aeronautics, Inc.
had 'requested permission to construct a' 3,100 square foot terminal building on property
leased from the Airport. He reported that the Airport Commission, at its meeting
on January 11, had approved this construction under the terms of the present Lease.
The Commissioners had been furnished copies of the Airport Manager's report and
recommendations.
Mr. John Newton, Attorney, and Mr. John Colucci, OWner, of Aeronautics, Inc. ap- 0
peared before the Board to request affirmation of the Airport Commission's recommendation.
Comm. Gottovi stated that she felt that to do the most justice to the Airport and the
taxpayers, the lease should be renegotiated.
Comm. Armistead concurred with Comm. Gottovi's feelings.
Comm. Gottovi moved to table this matter until the County courd find out what the
FAA would say on the County's taking back the present building.
Carom. Gottovi withdrew her motion'a
'Comm. Armistead moved to give them permission to build the, building subject to all
the rules and regulations applicable and ask the FAA if, in 'their view, it would be
considered renegotiating the lease if the existing building was left out of the lease
and, hopefully, the County could take the building back for some suitable purpose that
would not be in competition with Aeronautics' business.
Comm. O'Shields requested that the motion be amended to include that the rent in-
creases be figures on the dates they should have been due and any back rent should be
paid.
Comm. Williams seconded the motion.
County Manager Eller recommended that construction of a 'new sewer line should also
be included in the motion.
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The motion was clarified as follows:
1. Approve construction of the building
2. Request FAA to determine if removal of the present office building "from
the lease would constitute grounds 'for renegotiating the lease.
3. Require the Lessor to construct a new sewer line if necessary.
4. All monies due the County under the present lease be paid.
5. If the County gets present building back, no business would go in it
that would be in conflict with Aeronautics' business.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
HUMAN RELATIONS WEEK (CONTINUED)
Mr. Elias "Butch" Pegram and Mrs. Bertha Todd appeared before the Board to request
financial support, not to exceed $100, to sponsor a reception during Human Relations
Week.
Comm. Gottovi moved to approve a contribution for a reception during Human Relations
Week and that the County's name be on the invitations as co~sponsors.
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Comm. Armistead seconded the motion on the condition that the money would not be
used for alcoholic beverages, that the reception would be open to the public and the
maximum amount of the contribution woUld be $100. Upon vote, the motion carried as
follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
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recessed the meeting for a break from 1:04 o'clock p. m. until 1:15
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JUSTICE & DELINQUENCY PcREVENTION
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for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention programs which were in.addition to the
Community-Based Alternative funds. He recommended that the Community-Based Alternative
Task Force be expanded to meet the citizens involvement requirement for these funds
and that this group be charged with the responsibility of developing projects to be
submitted to the State.'
EXPANSION OF TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP PROJECTS FOR JUVENILE
FUNDS
County Manager Eller explained that the State of N.
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Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to get recommendations from
Mr. W. T. Childs (Juvenile Court Counselor), the Drug Abuse Committee and Juvenile
Service Center to fill the necessary categories and let the Task Force appoint the
citizens participant. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O' Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
SALE OF CITY/COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY
comm. O'Shields'moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the sale of City
and County owned property as recommended on the list that had been furnished to the
Commissioners. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm.' Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 60.
AMENDMENTS TO PERSONNEL POLICY
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead~ approval of the ,following
amendments added to the Personnel Policy under Article V, Section 8 - Performance of
Duties:
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Guilty of gross misconduct or conduct unbecoming to a public officer
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Participation in any action that would in any way seriously disrupt
or disturb the normal operation of the agency, institution, depart7
ment or any other segment of local government
Trespas~sing on the home of any public official or employee for the
purpose of harassing or forcing dialogue or discussion from the
occupants
Willful damage or destruction of property
willful acts that would endanger the lives and property of others
Possession of unauthorized firearms or lethal'weapons on the job
Brutality in the performance of duties
Refusal to accept a reasonable and proper assignment authorized by a '
supervisor (insubordination)
Acceptance of gifts in exchange for favors or influence
Betrayal of information legally declared confidential to unauthorized
persons
Engaging in incompatible employment or serving a conflicting interest
Taking part in a political activity that is restricted by Article VI,
Secticn 3, of this personnel manual
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
CHANGE ORDER - LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER, PHASE H
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve a change order
to the electrical contract for the Law Enforcement Center, Phase II, to move conduits,
receptables and lights in the SBI offices and transfer $379.39 from Contingencies
(project) Acct. #77 575 80, to Electrical Contract, Acct. #77 575 72, in the Law
Enforcement Center Capital Project Fund. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
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Comm. Wright
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Absent:
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - PARKS & RECREATION
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, approval of increasing the
appropriated fund balance by $37,940.25 and increasing the Expenditure Account, Capital
Outlay - Land, Acct. #11 620 71, by $37,940.25, in the Parks & Recreation Budget to
purchase land for a park adjacent to Mary C. Williams School. Upon vote, the motion
carried as follows:,
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, 0' Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
BUDGET TRANSFERS - MUSEUM 0
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, approval of the following bud-
get transfers in the Museum Budget to cover copying and duplicating and travel for the
remainder of this fiscal year:
Transfer $750 from utilities, Acct. #11 625 13, to Copying & Duplicating,
Acct. #11 625 32
Transfer $200 from Auto Allowance, Acct. #11 625 10, and $100 from Equipment
Rent, Acct.. #11 625 22, to Travel, Meetings & Schools, Acct. #11 625 14.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting 'Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
BUDGET TRANSFER - REGISTER OF DEEDS
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, approval of the transfer of $800
from M & R - Equipment, Acct. #11 480 16, to Supplies & Materials, Acct. #11 480 33, to
purchase replacement binders for reco~ds 'in the basement of the Register of Deeds Office.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
PROPOSAL FOR OVERHEAD COST PLAN FOR THE COUNTY
County Manager Eller and Finance Officer Felix Cooper explained the 'indirect
overhead cost plan proposed by Lowrimore, warwick & Company and recommended its
approval.
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Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. 0' Shields, approval of the proposal from
Lowrimore, Warwick & Company for an indirect cost rate and cost allocation plan and the
following budget amendment to cover the cost of the study:
Debit -Acct. #11 -35021, Indirect Cost Recovery
Credit - Acct. #11 410 04, Professional Services
$6,500
$6,500
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, ,Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
DISCUSSION ON OLLIE B. RHONE FOUNDATION
Comm. -Gottovi wanted to make the Board aware of the Ollie B. Rhone foundation which
was recently established to research the contributions of black Americans in Southeastern
North Carolina.
SUPPORT OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER CARE HOME 0
Comm. Williams had received a letter requesting the Board's support of a Special
Use Permit for an emergency shelter care facility .which was to be considered by the
Wilmington City Council ,and expressed her feelings that the Board should not get'involved
in this matter.
COmm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to write a letter to the members
of the Wilmington City Council asking that they give due consideration to this request.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, and O'Shields
Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
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DISCUSSION ON EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
County Manager Eller reported that the Employee Assistance Program was supposed
to have been on the agenda for discussion but was omitted. He requested that it! not
be acted on today and that the director of the 'program be 'invited to the next meeting
to fully explain it to the Board.
DISCUSSION ON BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
The Sheriff's Department had requested a budget amendment in the amount of $5,000
to cover hospital costs incurred by inmates at the jail which were higher than antici-
pated when the budget was prepared.
After discussion, it was agreed to see if these bills could be paid from another
source such as Medicaid or Hill-Burton funds rather than County funds.
BUDGET TRANSFER FOR PAVING STREETS IN DIXON ACRES
County Manager Eller reported that at the last meeting when funds were transferred
to pave streets in Dixon Acres, the, funds for a portion of Wesley Avenue were not
included.
carom. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the transfer of
$600 from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Miscellaneous Expenses to cover the
paving of Wesley Avenue. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
INVITATION TO PUBLIC HEARING ON SCHOOL BUDGET
County Manager Eller extended an invitation from Dr. Bellamy to the Commissioners
to attend the public hearing on the s~hool budget to be held at 8:00 p. m. that night.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comffi. o 'Shields , that the meeting be recessed to
Executive Session to discuss land acquisition and personnel matters. Upon vote, the
motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 1:50 o'clock p. m.
Chm. Williams reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 2:18 o'clock p. m.,
QUARTERLY NEWS RELEASES FOR COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that news releases of committee
appointees be sent to the newspaper on a quarterly basis and':that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
ADJOURNMENT
Chm. williams adjourned the meeting at 2:20 o'clock p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B.' Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
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