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1979-05-30 Special Meeting 414 '1/i MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 3D, 1979 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met jointly.with members of Wilmington City Council in Special Session on Wednesday, May 30, 1979, at 3:30 o'clock p.m. in the Wilmington City Council Chambers, City Hall, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present were Commissioners, Karen E. Gottovi; Claud O'Shields, Jr; Vivian S. Wright; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County Manager Dan W. Eller; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. Comm. Howard L. Armistead, Jr. was absent. Members of Wilmington City Council present were Councilmen, Rupert Bryan, Margaret F. Fonvielle, Luther Jordan, Ralph Roper, William Schwartz and Mayor Ben Halterman. o Mayor Halterman called the meeting to order and stated the purpose of the meeting was to consider a contract between the City and County for the implementation of the Countywide water system. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN NEW HANOVER AND THE CITY OF WILMINGTON FOR WATER SYSTEM Mr., John Wessell, Staff Attorney for the City of Wilmington, gave an overview of the proposed contract. County Manager Eller stated that there was a possibility that a portion of the contract relating to the rates may have to be amended at a later date. Comm. O'Shields moved to approve the Contract with the stipulation that there might be some amendments with regards to Section 4 of Page 5. Comm. Gottovi seconded the motion and stated that she felt this was a milestone in the County's history and she was very proud that this day had come. Chairman Williams commended the County Manager and City Manager on the long hard work they had done in preparing this agreement. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Absent: Corom. Gottovi, O'Shields, Wright and Chm. Williams Comm. Armistead o Councilman Roper made the motion for acceptance by the City of Wilmington. Councilman Schwartz seconded the motion and it carried with all members present voting Aye. Mayor Halterman stated that he, too, felt this was a momentous moment in the history of both the City and the County and commended everyone who worked on it. A copy of the' agreement is contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 5. COMMENDATION TO COUNTY FOR LANDFILL EFFORTS Mayor Halterman commented on the County's efforts in finding a suitable landfill site and stated,that he felt the County had received some unfair' criticism in this regard. Chairman Williams commented in behalf of the County. DISCUSSION ON APPOINTMENT OF WATER BOND REFERENDUM COMMITTEE There was discussion concerning the appointment of a committee to inform the public on a water bond referendum. ADJOURNMENT Comm. Wright moved to adjoQr? was called. County Manager Eller and City a referendum on the water bonds. having completed the business for which this meeting t:J Manager Cobb commented on possible dates for holding Comm. O'Shields seconded Comm. Wright's motion to adjourn and upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Comm. Gottovi, O'Shields, Wright and Chairman Williams Absent: Comm. Armistead ,/' ~/l':> MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 30, 1979 (CONTINUED) o o o 415 ADJOURNMENT (CONTINUED) Chairman Williams adjourned the meeting at 3:51 o'clock p. m. Respectfully submitted, . ~g.I?~'''1~''''~€6 Alyce B. Rusmisell Clerk to the Board abr MINUTESOF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 4, 1979 ASSEMBLY , The. New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday ,June 4, 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; Attorney Joseph O. Taylor, Jr. of the County Attorney's Office; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. No members were absent. Chairman Williams called the meeting to order. ,Rev. James L. Finley of Pine Valley Baptist Church offered the invocation. ANNOUNCEMENT OF COUNTY MANAGER'S RESIGNATION Chairman Williams read the letter from County Manager resignation effective no later than'August I, 1979. Dan W. Eller tendering his i Each of the Commissioners expressed regrets at, Mr. Eller's resignation and com- mended him for his accomplishments over the past 6 years. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 21, 1979 Comm. Wright pointed out that in the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 21, 1979, on Page 407 under the Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit to use property for a Landfill, it should be noted that Steve Jaffee was a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and his title should be shown. Comm. Wright also pointed out that on Page 408 under the "Update on Library Project", the word "confirmation" in the next to the last line should be change to "combination". Comm. Gottovi stated that on Page 407 under'the Public Hearing for a Special Use Permit to use property for a Landfill, the.last name of Mrs. Jane Morris should be corrected to "Morse". Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting on May 21, 1979, were unanimously approved as corrected. DISCUSSION ON EMERGENCY SERVICE SUPPLEMENT FOR THE TOWN OF CAROLINA BEACH Mayor Ted Seawell of Carolina Beach appeared before the Board to request that the County provide funding to the Town of Carolina Beach for Emergency Medical Services provided to the unincorporated areas of the County south of Snow's Cut on a per call reimbursement basis. It was agreed by common consent to table this request to the next meeting when additional information could be furnished by ,the Town of Carolina Beach. AUTHORIZATION OF APPOINTMENT OF WATER BOND REFERENDUM COMMITTEE Chairman Williams and City of Wilmington Mayor Ben Halterman introduced Mr. John Ormsby, whom they had selected to head up a citizens committee to educate the public on the proposed water bond referendum. Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm~ Armistead, to authorize the appointment of a joint City/County committee to educate the public on the proposed water bond referendum. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.