1979-07-30 Special Meeting
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JULY 30, 1979
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on Monday,
July 30, 1979, at 8:00 o'clock a.m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration
Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners 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. Comm. Howard L. Armistead, Jr. and Karen E. Gottovi
were absent.
Chm. Williams called the meeting to order.
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Comm. Vivian S. Wright offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH M & M PLUMBING COMPANY FOR WORK AT LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
County Manager Eller reported that the contract with M & M Plumbing Company for
completion of the plumbing work at the Law Enforcement Center had not been completed by
the attorneys but was supposed to be ready later in the day.
Plumbing Inspector Louis Smith commented.
Comm..O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Wright to authorize the Chairman to sign the
contract with M & M Plumbing Company, when it had been completed, on the recommendations
from the attorneys and the County Manager. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. O'Shields, Wright and Chm. Williams
Comm. Armistead and Gottovi
DISCUSSION ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO WATER BOND REFERENDUM
County Attorney Jim Fox reported to the Board that, in his op1n10n, industries could
be required to connect to the water system, but they could not be required to use the water.
Col. Paul Denison of Henry von Oesen & Associates, Consulting Engineers, appeared before
the Board to answer questions on the proposed rate schedule the Commissioners had been
furnished.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Chm. Williams, to go with the top part of the
schedule, based on the assumption that General Electric and Wrightsville Beach would be
consumers, and use the $4.00 front foot estimated assessment; the estimated minimum rate
of $7.50; the other rates as indicated on that line under meter service at $4.20/20.00;
the rates, as outlined, of $1.80 from 0' - 120 hundred cubic feet; $1.40 from 121 - 1500
hundred cubic feet; $1.00 for 1501 and above hundred cubic feet; and to also require under
this that the industrial tap-ins be required and the minimum rate apply. Upon vote, the
motion carried as follows:
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Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Absent:
Comm. O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
Comm. Armistead and Gottovi
Comm. Wright stated that she was not sure of it as she did not feel the Board had
enough information.
Comm. O'Shields commented.
Ms. Kay Sebian of the Citizens for Water Committee commented.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, to allow the front foot assessments
to be paid over a 10 year period at 6% interest, the corner lot assessment be based on
the service side and that there be a charge of $50 for early tap-on fees and after that
period the tap-on fees be set at the normal rate established. Upon vote, the motion
carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. O'Shields, Wright and Chm. Williams
Comrn. Armistead and Gottovi
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RECOMMENDATION THAT FINANCE OFFICER BE APPOINTED TO SOCIAL SERVICES STUDY COMMISSION
Comrn. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to concur in the recommendation to
the Governor from the N. C. Finance Officers Association that Felix Cooper be appointed
to the Social Services Study Commission. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. O'Shields, Wright and Chm. Williams
Comm. Armistead and Gottovi
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETIN~JULY 30, 1979 (CONTINUED)
ADJOURNMENT
Chm. Williams adjourned the meeting at 8:55 o'clock a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
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O MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST
ASSEMBLY
6, 1979
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, August 6,
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; Interim County Manager G. Felix
Cooper; 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. M. Ran?all Baker of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church offered the invocation.
CERTIFICATE OF AWARD PRESENTED TO FORMER COUNTY MANAGER
On behalf of the Board, Chm. Williams presented a Certificate of Award to former County
Manager Dan W. Eller in recognition of his service to New Hanover County from July 1, 1973
through July 31, 1979.
PLAQUE PRESENTED TO FORMER COUNTY MANAGER
O Representatives from the Ogden and New Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squads presented a plaque
to former County Manager Dan W. Eller in appreciation for the cooperation he had given the
rescue squads during his tenure as New Hanover County Manager.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 23, 1979, AND SPECIAL MEETING OF JULY 30, 1979
Comm. Wright moved that the Minutes of the meetings of July 23 and 30, 1979, be approved
as written.
Comm. Gottovi requested permission to abstain from voting as she was not present at the
meetings.
Comm. Williams requested permission to abstain from voting on the Minutes of the meeting
of July 23 as she was not present at the meeting.
Comm. Armistead requested permission to abstain from voting on the Minutes of the meeting
of July 30 as he was not present at the meeting.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting, of July 23, 1979, as written. . Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Abstaining:
Comm. Armistead, O'Shields and Wright
Comm. Gottovi and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to approve the Minutes of the Special
Meeting of July 30, 1979, as written. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
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Voting Aye:
Abstaining:
Comm. O'Shields, Wright and Chm. Williams
Comm. Armistead and Gottovi
DISCUSSION ON FOLLOWING AGENDA
Chm. Williams requested the feelings of the Board concerning deviating from the Agenda
and hearing from some people who had asked to be heard earlier as their matters would only
take a few minutes.
It was agreed to follow the agenda.