1979-05-07 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 26, 1979 (CONTINUED)
ADJOURNMENT
Chm. Williams adjourned the meeting at 1:24 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, MAY 7, 1979
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
May 7, 1979, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County
Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
M~mbers present were commissioners Howard L. Armistead, Jr.; Karen E. Gottovi;
Claud b'Shields,' Jr.; Vivian S. Wright; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County Manager Dan W.
Eller; 'Attorney Joseph O. Taylor, Jr. of th~ County Attorney\s Office; and Clerk to
the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. No members were absent.
Chm. Williams called the meeting to order.
Rev. N. R. Daniels of Price Cathedral AME Zion Church offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 17, 1979, AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF
APRIL 23 AND 26, 1979
Comm.. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the Minutes of the
Regular ~eting of April 17, 1979. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to approve the Minutes of the
Special Meeting at 8:00 o'clock a. m. on April 23, 1979. Upon vote, the motion carried 0
unanimously.
Comm. Wright requested permission to abstain from voting on the Minutes of the
Special Meeting at 7:00 o'clock p. m. on April 23, 1979, as she did not attemd'the->'
lIlee,ting. This was agreed to by common consent.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to
Special Meeting at 7:00 o'clock p. m. on April 23, 1979.
as follows:
approve the Minutes of the
Upon vote, the motion carried
Voting Aye:
Abstaining:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the Minutes of the
Special Meeting of April 26, 1979. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
RETIREMENT PRESENTATION
Chm. Williams recognized Mr. O. M. Parker on his retirement after 3 years of service
as a General Utility Worker at the Airport for 3 years.
PUBLIC HEARING - AMBULANCE FRANCHISE
Notice had been given that the Commissioners would hear from persons wishing to
comment on the ' revocation of the Ambulance Franchise issued to New Hanover Ambulance
Service, Inc.
Mr. Henry Hoyle, owner of New Hanover Ambulance Service, and his attorney Mr. Peter
Grear, appeared before the Board to answer.questions.
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Mr. Grear requested copies of any written complaints that had been received.
Mr. J. D. Melvin appeared before the Board to describe service he had received from
the company.
Mr. Hoyle responded to Mr. Melvin's complaints.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 7, 1979 (CONTINUED)
AMBULANCE FRANCHISE HEARING (CONTINUED)
The following persons appeared before the Board to comment:
Dr. James R. Dineen
Ms. Jennie Scott, Head Nurse in Coronary Care Unit of New Hanover Memorial Hospital
Mr. Ray Stanford, Chief of Ogden Rescue Squad
Ms. Tammy Reavis, member of Ogden Rescue Squad
Ms. Susan Joyner, Staff Nurse in Coronary Care at New Hanover Memorial Hospital
Mr. Bill Murray of Ogden Rescue Sguad
Mr. Fred Hardy of the Office of Emergency Medical Services
Comm. Wright requested that reports from the Emergency Medical Service be placed
in the record of today's hearing.
Copies of the reports are contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 79.
The following persons offered further comments:
Ms. Jane Shipp of New Hanover Memorial Hospital Emergency Room
Ms. Kathy Byers
BREAK
Chm. williams recessed the meeting for a break from 10:15 o'clock a. m. until
10:25 o'clock a. m.
AMBULANCE FRANCHISE HEARING (CONTINUED)
The following persons offered further comments:
Mr. Ted Sampley
Mr. Thomas Johnson of New Hanover Volunteer, Rescue Squad
Mrs. Henry Hoyle
Attorney Grear read into the record several letters in support of New Hanover
Ambulance Service, Inc.
(See Page 406 for addition)
Mr. Lacy Johnson
Mr. Stanley williamson
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Comm. Gottov).
AMENDMENT TO AMBULANCE ORDINANCE
Acting County Attorney, Joe Taylor, commented on the' existing Ambulance Franchise
Ordinance and stated that it could be terminated only upon 6 months written notice by
either party and outlined the options the, Board had in connection with complaints.
The following persons commented:
Comm. Armistead
County Manager Eller
Attorney Peter Grear
Attorney Taylor clarified his statement concerning the new Ordinance effective
date.
Comm. O'Shields moved to concur with the County Attorney's recommendation that
the effective date of the Ordinance be changed to December 1, 1979, and rep~aling,
effective November 30, 1979, the old Ambulance Ordinance as adopted on April 21, 1975,
and that all current franchise holders be given the appropriate notification.
Comm. Wright requested that the motion include the Attorney's recommendation that
all complaints that have been received or are received in the interim period be t~rned
over to the State or appropriate agencies for investigation.
Comm. O'Shields amended his motion accordingly; ,,' it was seconded'by Comm. Gottovi
and carried unanimously.
BREAK
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 11:44 o'clock a. m. until
11:54 o'clock a. m.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 7, 1979 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given that a public hearing would be held by the Board of Commis-
sioners of New Hanover County at 9: 30 a. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County
Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina, to consider the following:
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT. TO USE
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF U. S. HIGHWAY 17 (MARKET STREET EXTENSION) APPROXI-
MATELY 750 FEET NORTH OF ALEXANDER ROAD (S. R. 1345) FOR RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY IN CON-
JUNCTION WITH, BUT INCIDENTAL TO, A BUSINESS USE IN A B-2 (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) DISTRICT. 0
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to continue the hearing on. this re-
quest for Special Use Permit to the first meeting in June as requested by the petitioner.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE WEST SIDE OF LENNON DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 550 FEET NORTH OF MARKET STREET FOR A CHILD
DAY CARE CENTER IN AN R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT.
Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that this Special Use Permit
was considered by the Planning Commission at its meeting on April 4, and both the Planning
Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to comment and the petitioner,
Mr. Jim Hall, appearea to answer questions. No one appeared in opposition.
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 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
Corrmission. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE TO AMEND
SECTION 54-3, SPECIAL U3ES OF THE B-1 (BUSINESS) DISTRICT, AND SECTION 55-3, SPECIAL
USES OF THE B-2 (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) DISTRICT, TO ALLOW A DWELLING UNIT INCIDENTAL, TO AND
CONTAINED WITHIN THE SAME BUILDING AS THE PRINCIPAL USE, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF
SECTION 72-29, AND AMEND SECTION 72 BY ADDING PARAGRAPH 72-29 OUTLINING THE PREREQUISITES
FOR ANY SPECIAL USE PERMIT ISSUANCE FOR THE ABOVE SPECIAL USE.
Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that this amendment to the
zoning Ordinance had been considered by the Planning Commission at its meeting in April
and both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval.
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Comm. Wright requested clarification on Paragraph #2 to make it read so that if
a full time employee lived in the dwelling unit, his family could also live there.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to approve the Amendment and adopt
the following Ordinance of the Coun~y of New Hanover Amending the ZOning Ordinance of
~ew Hanover County, North Carolina Adopted October 6, 1969.
Section 1. That the Zoning Ordinance of the County of New Hanover adopted October 6,
1969, as amended, be, and the same is hereby further amended as follows:
1. Amend Section 54-3 by adding paragraph (14):
(14) A dwelling unit incidental to and contained within the same building
as the principal use, subject to the provisions of Section 72-29. 0
2. Amend Section 55-3 by adding paragraph (17):
(17) A dwelling unit incidental to and contained within the same building
as the principal use, subject to the provisions of Section 72~29.
3. Amend Section 72 by adding paragraph 72-29 as follows:
72-29. A dwelling unit incidental to and 'contained in the same building as
the principal use, provided that:
(I) The purpose of this provision is to allow close physical proximity
required by the owner-operator or a full time employee to efficiently
transact a small business and yet maintain economically and safely
a family dwelling unit within the same structure;
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 7, 1979, (CONTINUED)
AMENDMENT TO' ZONING ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
(2) The dwelling unit shall be occupied solely by the person engaged
in the principal use, a full time employee, or their family members
residing with them. '
(3) The building shall meet the minimum side and rear yard require-
ments of the R-15 (Single Family) 'District in all cases. The
front yard shall conform to the requirements of the appropriate
B-1 or B-2 District; :
(4) The site shall provide an area ,of open space, unobstructed by any
buildings, parking or structures, equal to,the total 'floor space
of the dwelling unit;
(5), The amount of floor area for the dwelling unit shall be not ,more
than fifty percent (50%) of the total floor area of'the principal
use;
(6) The dwelling unitGshall be located totally above the ground floor
or totally to the rear of the principal use so as'not to interrupt
the commercial frontage;
(7) In addition to the required off-street parking for the principal
use, two (2) off-street parking spaces'shall be provided for the
dwelling unit; and
(8) A site plan and a building layout plan shall be presented with any
Special Use'Permit application.
Section 2. Any ordinance or any part of any ordinance in conflict with this
ordinance, to the extent of such conflict, is hereby repealed.
Section 3. This ordinance is' adopted in'the interest of public health, safety
morals and general'welfare of the'inhabitants of ' the County of New Hanover, North
Carolina, and shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.
Adopted this 7th day of May, 1979. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO DENY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WRIGHTSVILLE AVENUE AND
STOKLEY DRIVE FROM 0 & I (OFFICE & INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT) TO B-1' (BUSINESS DISTRICT). .
Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission
had considered this rezoning request at its meeting on April 4, and both the Planning
Commission,and Planning Staff recommended denial.
Chm. Williams 'asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of the requested
rezoning, and Mr. ,John Burney, Attorney for the petitioner, appeared to request approval.
Mr. Robert Stuart appeared to request approval and' explained the proposed use
of the property.
Comm. Gottovi requested that the uses allowed in the B-1 district be explained,
and Mr. Lilley outlined the uses allowed.
Chm.~,Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition of this
request, and the following persons appeared:
Mrs. Anne Baker
Mrs. Nelson
Mrs. 'Torhand
Mr. Lilley gave the reasons for denial of the request by the Planning Commission.
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The following persons offered further comments:
Attorney John Burney
Mr. Dallas Harris, the petitioner
Mr. Bob Stuart
Mrs. Torhand
Mrs. Baker
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the rezoning and
adopt the Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the
Zoning Map'of Zoning Area #2 of'New Hanover County, North Carolina Adopted December 15,
1:969." Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, O'Shields and Ch. williams
Comm. Gottovi and Wright
A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in Zoning, Ordinance Book I,
Section 2, Page 14. '
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 7, 1979 (CONTINUED)
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - EASTWIND SUBDIVISION, SECTION II
Camm. Q'Shields requested permission'~o abstain from the discussion and voting
on this plat approval due to a conflict of interest.
Comm. 'Armistead,moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that Comm. O'Shields be allowed
to abstain. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. '
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that final approval of this
subdivision was given by the Planning Commission Subdivision Review Committee on April 23,
1979.
The following persons commented:
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Mr. Bill Huffine
Mrs. Cecelia Pleasants
Comm. Wright moved, seconded
Eastwind Subdivision, Section II.
by Comm. Armistead, to approve,the final plat of
'Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Abstaining:
Comm. 'Armistead, Gottovi, Wright and Chm; Williams
Comm. O'Shields
PROCLAMATION - SOIL SJEWARDSHIP WEEK
Comm. Wrigh~s~c6nded by Comm. Gottovi, to authorize the'Chairman to
proclamation proclaiming the week of May 20 - 27 as Soil Stewardship Week.
the motion carried unanimously.
sign the
Upon vote,
LUNCH BREAK AND MEETING OF BOARD OF E & R
Chm. williams 'recessed the'meeting for lunch at 1:10 o'clock p.m. and the Commis-
sioners'met as the Board of Equalization and Review upon returning from lunch.
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Chm. Williams reconvened the meeting at 2:17 o'clock p.m.
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DISCUSSION OF TRANSFER STATION USED BY KURE BEACH
Mayor S. L. Doty of Kure Beach and Mr. A. A. Canoutas, Town Attorney, addressed
the commissioners with reference to proposed termination of the operation of the transfer
station 16cated'in the southern portion of the County and used by the town of Kure
'Beach.
Comm. Gottovi moved to rescind
tinued negotiations on the topic in
the action taken last week and
hopes of reaching an agreement
set a date'of con-
before July 1.
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After further discussion, .Comm. Gottovi withdrew her motion.
County Manager Eller ,commented.
Comm. O'Shields moved, that County Manager Eller meet with the Carolina Beach Town
Manager and someone from Kure Beach and discuss the possibilities of the use of the
landfill at Carolina Beach to try and hold down the cost of the operation of the landfill
for everyone in New Hanover County and to report back to the Commissioners in regard to
the negotiation and'then they can proceed from that point on.
No action was taken.
DISCUSSION ON SOIL STEWARDSHIP WEEK
Mrs. Cecelia Pleasants read some statements into the record concerning Soil
Stewardship Week.
REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ms. Carol Hammond, Executive Coordinator of the Clean Community Commission, and
Mr. W. R. Fountain appeared before the Board to request assistance in appointing members
to their Board of Directors. 0
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that the 'Board go on record as
approving the fact that the Clean Community System appoint their own Board of Directors.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
SALE OF CITY/COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY
'Comm..Wright moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to approve the sale of City/County
ownedprop~rty~~s' recommended. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of ~he tabulation of bids is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 80.
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AMENDMENT TO PIEDMONT AIRLINES CONTRACT
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the Amendment to the
Contract with piedmont Airlines for increased fees. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
GRANT AMENDMENTS - ADAP-04 AND ADAP-05
Mr. R. C. Shackelford, Airport Manager, appeared'be~ore the Board to explain and
answer questions on the amendments to the grants for the Taxiway "A" project and
the General Aviation Apron expansion at the Airport.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the amendment to the
ADAP-04 project for Taxiway "A" which increased the Federal grant by $53,877 and the
ADAP-05 project for the General Aviation Apron which increased the Federal grant by
,$21,150. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Copies of the Resolutions are contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 82
TABLING OF SELECTION OF ,ARCHITECT TO DESIGN PLANS' FOR COURTHOUSE
Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the seiection of an
architect to design plans for the courthouse renovation was unanimously tabled to the
next meeting.
AMENDMENTS TO PERSONNEL POLICY
Comm. Wright moved, ,seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the following amendments
to the Personnel Policy:
Add to Article VII, Section 1 Holidays
Holiday pay may be withheld from an employee who' is not in an approved
'leave status (Annual, Sick, or Leave without Pay) either, the working day prior
or subsequent to the County holiday.
Article III, Section 7(a):
When a classification of positions is assigned to a higher pay range,
employees in that classification will receive an increase to the minimum step
of the new range, or to a higher step if the employee's salary prior to the re-
vision was greater'than the minimum step of the new classification. In the latter
case, the employee's salary will be placed at a,step which at least equals hisjher
salary prior to the revision.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously_
SALE OF COPIES OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY CODE
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi', to set the charge at, $75.00 for
the initial copy of the County Code and $35.00 for the Annual Supplement. Upon vote,
the motion carried unanimously.
CHANGE OF DATE FOR SECOND MEETING IN JULY
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. ,0'Shields, that the second meeting in
July be changed to July 23, 1979, since several members of the Board would be in Kansas
City attending the NACo Annual Conference. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION ,TO DISPOSE OF WRECKED PLYMOUTH.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to authorize the Finance Officer
to dispose of a wrecked 1978 Plymouth, Serial #RL41P8A171624 since no bids were received.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PRINTING TAX BILLS
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields that the contract be awarded to
the low bidder, Paper Products Company, in the' amount of $2,940.60, for printing of
the tax bills for this year.
The following bids were received for printing tax bills:
Moores Business Forms -
Garner W. Sizemore -
Paper Products -
$3,205.75
$3,839.48
$2,940.60
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 7, 1979 (CONTINUED).
APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF ANIMAL'"CONTROL VEHICLES
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to approve the purchase of vehicles
for the Animal Control Center at the following prices which were negotiated downward
from the bid amount by the County Manager:
1977 Chevrolet 6 cyl. pickup truck, #CCD1471151288
1976 Chevrolet 6 cyl. pickup truck, #CCD1468132391
1976 Chevrolet 6 cyl. pickup truck, #CCD146F338313
1976 Chevrolet 6 cyl. pickup truck, #CCD1468164524
1975 Chevrolet LUV Model 75, CLN1438200423
$2,750
$1,550
$1,750
$1,900
$ 650
$8,600
Upon vote, the motion carri~d unanimously.
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APPROVAL OF CAMA GRANT APPLICATION FOR ISSUING PERMITS
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to authorize the Chairman to
execute the Grant application for reimbursement from the State for issuance of CAMA
permits. Upon<.'vot.e, the motion carried unanimously.
ADDITION OF ROADS IN LANDSOWNE ESTATES TO STATE SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
Comm. O'Shieldsmoved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to adopt the Resolution requesting
addition to the State Secondary Road System of Derby Down Way, Suffolk Lane and
Coventry Road in Lansdowne Estates. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Clerk's Office.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Upon motion by Comm. Wright, ,seconded by Comm. Armistead, the following budget
amendments were unanimously approved as requested:
Budget Amendment - Non-Departmental
To cover increases in insuranc~ premiums:
Debit - Acct. #11 445 61, Contingencies
Credit - Acct, #11 660 54 Insurance & Bonds
$10,190
$10,190
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Budget Tr~nsfer:~ Social Services
Additional workmen's compensation premium:
Debit - Acct. #41 609 02,
Credit - Acct.' #41 609 54,
Salaries & Wages
Insurance & Bonds
$ 1,363
$ 1,363
Budget Transfers - Airport
repair
to~the Allis Chalmers 7B Series G Crawler/Loader:
Debit - Acct. #31 650 02, Salaries & Wages
Credit,- Acct. #3165016, M & R - Equipment
$ 7,000
$ 7,000
For repairs to a tractor needed on the field:
Debit - Acct. #31 650 18, M & R - Other Improvements
Credit - Acct. #31 650 16, M & R - Equipment
$1,500
$1,500
Budget Transfer - Engineering
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To cover advertisement for bids to operate the Sanitary Landfill
and applications for,CAMA permits:
Debit - Acct. #11 540 16, M & R - Equipment
Credit - Acct. #11 540 27, Advertising ,
$
$
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Budget Transfer - Legal
Debit - Acct. #11 445 61, Contingencies $ 610
Credit - Acct. #11 470 45, Contracted Services $ 610
Budget Transfer - Parks and Recreation
To correct a drainage problem at Hugh MacRae Park, purchase portable
fencing at Blair-Noble Park and to add lights on the tennis courts at
Hugh MacRae Park:
Debit - Acct. #11 620 13,
Credit - Acct. #11 620 73,
utili ties
Capital Outlay -
Other Improvements
$6,000
$6,000
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 7, 1979 (CONTINUED)
BUDGET AMENDMENTS ~,HOSptTAL>EXPANSION PROJECT
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by,Comm. O'Shields, approval of the following
budget amendments in the Hospital Expansion Project:
To Cover several change orders:
Debit - Acct. #78 575 76; Contingencies (Project)
Credit - Acct. #78 575 70, General Contract
$ 695
$ 695
Debit - Acct. #78 575 76, Contingencies (Project)
Credit - Acct. #78 575 71, Plumbing Contract
$1,497
$1,497
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET TRANSFER - AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi"to approve the. following budget
transfer as requested by the Agricultural Extension Chairman to purchase audio visual
teaching materials to produce a quality education program and to purchase supplies for
,the kitchen to conduct food and nutrition education workshops:
Debit - Acct. ..#11615 13,,, Utilities
Credit - Acct. #11 615 33, Supplies & Materials
$ 250
$ 250
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR PURCHASE OF BACKHOE FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Comm., Wright moved, seconded-by Comm. ,Gottovi, to approve the following budget
transfer to purchase a Drott 40 BCE, Serial #2010 trackmounted backhoe for $50,000
from N. C; Equipment Co.
Debit - Acct. #11 445 61, Contingencies
Credit - Acct. #11 593 74, Equipment
$10,000
$10,000
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
DENIAL OF REQUEST BY DRUG ABUSE, COMMITTEE FOR CBA GRANT APPLICATION
Mr. Eric Luttmer of the Drug Abuse Committee appeared before the Board to request
authorization to apply for some additional Community Based Alternative funds that were
available to implement an Outdoor Adventure Education Project. He explained that the
Drug Abuse Committee would provide the 30%-match' (in-kind) and there would be no County
funds involved.
Comm. Gottovi moved to allow the Drug Abuse Committee to apply for the Community
Based Alternative money as requested.
Comm. O'Shields seconded the motion on the condition that it be amended to in-
clude that the facility be located in New Hanover County subject to a suitable location
being found.
Comm. Gottovi accepted the amendment and upon vote, the motion was defeated as
follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Gottovi and O'Shields
Comm. Armistead, Wright and Chm. Williams
REPORT OF MEETING WITH SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON PROPOSED TAX EXEMPTION BILL
Chm. Williams reported on the meeting she had attended in Raleigh with members
of the Senate Finance Committee to discuss the proposed bill relating to tax exemptions
that the Board had requested.
LETTER TO BE WRITTEN TO CONGRESSMEN EXPRESSING CONCERN ON MOVING CORPS OF ENGINEERS OFFICE
It was agreed to authorize the Chairman to write a letter to our Congressional
Delegation expressing the Board's feelings concerning the proposed moving of the Corps
of Engineers Office.
DISCUSSION ON WATER CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
Comm. Gottovi mentioned the water situation at several industries located across
the river and County Manager Eller reported on the contract negotiations with the City
of Wilmington on the water contract.
DISCUSSION OF EPA LANDFILL REGULATIONS
Comm. Gottovi requested that the County Manager obtain a copy of the new EPA
Landfill Regulations to make sure that the County will be in compliance on the new
Landfill.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 7, 1979 (CONTINUED)
FURTHER DISCUSSION ON INDUSTRIAL WATER PROBLEMS
Comm. Armistead and Comm. O'Shields commented on the water problems that several
of the industries located across the river were having and suggested that maybe a letter
of clarification could be written to the State concerning the status of negotiations
between the County and the City of Wilmington.
BUDGET TRANSFER - TAX DEPARTMENT
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the transfer of
$2,000 from Acct. #11 450 70, Tax Foreclosure, to Acct. #11 450 27, Adver~ising, in
the Tax Department Budget due to increased costs in advertising. Upon vote, the
motion carried unanimously_
BUDGET TRANSFER - ADMINISTRATION
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the transfer of $300
from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Travel, Meeting & Schools, Acct. #11 420 14,
in the Administration Budget. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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APPROVAL OF CETA CONTRACTS WITH SCHOOLS
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, approval of the contract between
the CETA Administration and the schools for participation in the CETA Program and
authorization for CETA Administrator Shermon Davis to sign. Upon vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS FOR BOUNDARY SURVEY OF LANDFILL SITE
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to instruct the County Manager
to secure bids for a boundary survfX of'the proposed landfill site and that he be
authorized to take the lowest bidj eransfer the amount of $3700 from Acct.' '#11-445-61,
Contingencies, to Acct. #11-535 4~ Professional Service in Engineering budget. Upon
vote, th~ motion carried unanimously.
CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BALLFIELDS AT TRASK SCHOOL
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to approve the Capital Project
Ordinance for Trask Park and to authorize the Chairman to execute the Contract with the
State for the funds. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Ordinance is contained in Exhibit Book VI, Page 81.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chm. Williams recessed the,meeting to Executive Session at 4:19 o'clock p.m.
to discuss land acquisition and litigation.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion ~arried.unanimously.
Ch. Williams adjourned the meeting at 4:28 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
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