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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
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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.
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AUTHORIZATION FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR WATER SYSTEM;AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH VON OESEN &
ASSOCIATES AND BUDGET AMENDMENT
Mr. Henry von O~sen and Coi. Paul Denis~n" of ~enry'-vori Oes.en and Associates, consulting
engineers for the proposed county water system, aPPeared before the" Board to request authori-
zation to proceed with applications for grants to be used 'in funding the construction of the
proposed water system for New Hanover County and to request approval of an amendment to the
Agreement with that firm for providing this work and other assistance relating to the water
bond referendum.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to approve the amendment to the Agreement
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Credit - Acct. #64 229 04, Professional Services $20,000.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Amendment is on file in the County Manager's Office.
DISCUSSION ON RELATION OF PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS TO PROPOSED COUNTYWIDE SYSTEM
Mr. Henry von Oesen and Col. Paul Denison, of Henry von Oesen & Associates, consulting
engineers for the proposed county water system, appeared before the Board to discuss with the
Commissioners the methods of handling the connection of private water systems to"' the proposed
Countywide system. It was their recommendation that the private systems not be required to
tap on to the county system but they should be)able to connect if they so desired and pay the
same rates that applied to other users.
Comm. O'Shields moved that the policy on the water system, in dealing with private systems
within the County whenever the lines go by them, be the same as required by the industrial
users that they tap on and a minimum charge be applied.
Mr. von Oesen suggested that the Commissioners consider the adoption of a Water Ordinance
which would give the rates and information on who would be required to tap on the system.
After further discussion, Comm. O'Shields withdrew his motion. 0
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to authorize Henry von Oesen &
Associates to proceed with grant applications for funds to be used in construction of the
proposed water system. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Williams opened the floor to the public for questions and the following persons
commented.
Mr. M. H. Vaughan
Mr. H. von Oesen
Mr. William Funderburg
BREAK
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 10:09 o'clock a.m. until 10:25 o'clock
a. m.
PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Mr. Paul Gregory, Chairman of the Metes and Bounds Committee, formally presented that
committee's proposed version of the Subdivision Regulations for consideration by the
Commissioners.
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given that a public hearing would be held by the Board of Commissioners
of New Hanover County on Monday, August 6, 1979, at 9:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the
County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, to con- 0
sider the following:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY (7234 WRIGHTSVILLE AVENUE)
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF U. S. HWY. 74 APPROXIMATELY 470 FEET NORTHWEST OF THE INTER-
SECTION OF HWY. 74 AND AIRLIE ROAD FROM R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO A B-1 (BUSINESS)
DISTRICT.
Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission had
considered this request at its meeting in July and recommended approval. The Planning Staff
had recommended denial. Mr. Lilley explained the staff's reasons for recommending denial.
Mr. Paul Allen, the petitioner, commented.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition and no one
appeared.
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'PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY (7234 WRIGHTSVILLE AVENUE)
FROM R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO A B~l (BUSINESS) DISTRICT, (CONTINUED) ., .. , .
COlIlIIl. Gottov_i ,moved, seconded, by Comm. Armistead, 't()~apP,roV:e the rezoning and
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Ordinance '.enti tl ed': "AIL ordinance. of the County' of ,New,lIanovlJr, Amending the Zoning
Zoning Area #2 of New Hanover County, North.,Carolina, Adopted 'Deeember~15., 1969."
the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in Zoning Ordinance
Section 2, Page 15.
adopt the
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY (APPROXIMATE-
D LY 14.1 ACRES) LOCATED ON MASONBORO LOOP ROAD APPROXIMATELY 2,550 FEET EAST OF JOHNSON LANDING
ROAD FOR A GREENHOUSE AND NURSERY OPERATION IN AN 'Rc15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT.
Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that this request was considered
at the Planning Commission meeting on July 11 and both the Planning Commission and Planning
Staff recommended approval.
Chm. Williams asked if there was ,anyone present to speak in favor of this request and
Mr. James Ferger, the petitioner, appeared to request approval.
No one appeared in opposition.
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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 sub-
mitted '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. Armistead, that-this Special Use Permit.be issued based on the same
conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimous-
ly.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY (APPROXIMATE-
LY 12.7 ACRES) LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CAROLINA BEACH ROAD APPROXIMATELY 3,750 FEET SOUTH
OF MONKEY JUNCTION FOR A DAY CARE CENTER IN AN R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT
Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission had
considered this request at its meeting on July 11 and both the Planning Commission and Plann-
ing Staff recommended approval.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak on this matter 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 anRba~tthtications; (c) that the use would not substantially injure
the value of adjoining or/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 APPEAL FROM THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO
DENY REZONING PROPERTY (8.7 ACRES) LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF GORDON ROAD, APPROXIMATE-
LY 625 FEET NORTHWEST OF THE SEABOARD COASTLINE RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, FROM AN R-15 ~ESIDEN-
TIAL) DISTRICT TO AN 1-2 (INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT
Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission had
considered this request at its meeting in July and both the Planning Commission and Planning
Staff recommended denial.
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County Attorney Fox commented on whether or not this could be considered spot zoning.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this request, and
the following persons appeared to request approval:
Mr. David Barefoot, Attorney for the property owners
Mr. Jack Crossley, Attorney for the prospective buyer of the property
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO
DENY REZONING PROPERTY (8.7 ACRES) LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST SIDE OF GORDON ROAD, FROM AN
R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO AN 1-2 (INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT). (CONTINUED)
Chm~-Williams asked if there'was anyone present to speak in opposition and the following
persons appeared:
Mr. L. E. McKinnon
Mrs. Sue Batson
Mr. Robert Austin presented- a petition signed by area property owners who were opposed
to the rezoning.
Comm. O'Shields commented.
Mr. Oliver Godwin spoke in opposition.
Mr. Paul- Burton, the prospective buyer, commented.
Mr. Jack Ward spoke in opposition.
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Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to deny the rezoning request. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO
DENY REZONING PROPERTY (34.9 ACRES) LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF HWY. 132 (COLLEGE ROAD)
APPROXIMATELY 2200 FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF HWY. 132 AND PARMELE ROAD FROM A PART
R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT AND PART 1-2 (INDUSTRIAL) DISTRICT TO A B-2 (HIGHWAY BUSINESS)
DISTRICT.
Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that this request had been consider-
ed at t~e Planning Commission meeting on July 11 and both the Planning Commission and Planning
Staff recommended denial.
Chm. Williams -asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this request and
no one appeared.
Mr. William Funderburg spoke in opposition to the request.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, xhat this rezoning request be denied.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
LUNCH BREAK
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a lunch break from 12:05 o'clock p.m. until
1:05 o'clock p.m.
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GRANT FOR FLEMINGTON WATER SYSTEM
Planning Director Bill Farris appeared before the.Board to discuss the status of the
grant application for the Fle,mtington Water System and requested darification from the
Commissioners as ,to the local participation in funding. Mr. Farris reported that there was
a possibility the local funding could amount to $76,500.
Mr. David Noonan, attorney for the Flemington -,residents',,'-commented.
Comm. Gottovi moved to go ahead and apply for this grant and try to determine the rest
of the County's options in the meantime.
Comm. Armistead commented and seconded the motion. Upon vote, the motion carried as
follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi and Chm. Williams
Comm. O'Shields and Wright
Comm. Gottovi requested that in the light of the EPA report that the County ask the
State Health Department to ask the National Guard to put three more water tanks in Flemington
where the EPA had suggested,'
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to authorize the County Engineer 0
to prepare and submit an application for State Clean Water Funds for 25% of the Flemington
project. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi and Chm. Williams
Comm. O'Shields and Wright
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to authorize the Chairman to sign a
letter to be included in the grant applications for clean water bond funds stating the
imminent threat provisions similar to the one in the HUD requirements. Upon vote, the
motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, Gottoviand Chm. Williams
Comm. O'Shields and Wright
County Engineer Bob Williams reported on th f
e use 0 the Flemington water tanks.
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DISCOVERY PROCESS FOR 1978 AND 1979 TAXES - AMERADA HESS CORPORATION
Tax Administrator Larry Powell requested direction from the Board on whether or not
they wished him to begin the discovery process for 1978 and 1979 taxes for Amerada Hess
Corporation in light of a recent opinion from the Attorney General's Office that the Virgin
Islands was not a foreign country. I
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to authorize Larry Powell to proceed
with the discovery process for 1978 and 1979 taxes for Amerada Hess Corporation, and 'that a
penalty not be charged.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimous ly.
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DISCUSSION OF ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE .
Health Director, Mr. James Brown and Mr. Charles Newkirk, Animal Control Director, appear-
ed before the Board to discuss the proposed Animal Control Ordinance that the Board of Health
proposed to adopt
County Attorney Fox commented.
The Commissionersc6~nted:
I t was agreed to 'S end the Ordinance back to the Board of Health for further recommendation
AWARD OF BID FOR CARD EMBOSSER, MALATHION AND BUDGET AMENDMENTS - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Only one bid was received on a card embosser for the Health Department from Smith's
Addressing Machine Service in the amount of $2,784.27, and the following bids were received
for Malathion for the Health Department:
A. G. Mark Company $6,112.35
Wm. F. Strickhouser $6,015. IS
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to award the bid for a card embosser
to Smith's Addressing Machine Service in the amount of $2,784.27; for the Malathion to
Wm. F. Strickhouser in the amount of $6,015.15 and to approve the following budget amend-
ments for the Health Department: , .
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to refund unused money advanced for the Lead Program:"
Debit - Acct. #44 590 02, Salaries & Wages
Credit - Acct. #44 590 57, Miscellaneous Expense
$
$
398.96
398.96
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to purchase a phone mate with remote key playback for recording messages at the
Animal Control Center:
Debit - Acct. #44 .575 02, Salaries & Wages
Credit - Acct. #44 575 74, Capital Outlay
$ 209.21
$ 209.21
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
RESURFACING OF STREETS ADJACENT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to authorize the transfer of
$5,175 from Contingencies (Project), Acct. #77 575 70, to Miscellaneous Expense, Acct.
#77 575 81, to cover costs for resurfacing 4th Street and Princess Streets to repair
damages caused by construction of the Law Enforcement Center. Upon vote, the motion
carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Temporarily Absent: Comm. Wright
AGREEMENT WITH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR EXPENDITURE OF ADVERTISING FUNDS
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, approval of the Agreement with the
Chamber of Commerce for expenditure of advertising funds. Upon vote, the motion carried
as follows:
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Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Temporarily Absent: Comm. Wright
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
MUSEUM STATEMENT OF PURPOSE ,
Museum Director Janet Seapker and Mrs. Helen Willetts of the Museum Board of Directors
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appeared before the Board to answer questions ,on the proposed Statement of Purpose for the
Museum.
Comm. Armistead'moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to concur with the following Museum
Statement of Purpose:
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MUSEUM STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (CONTINUED)
The purpose of the New Hanover County Museum is to make available to the pub~ic the
history, natural history and culture of the lower Cape Fear area through interpretive,
exhibits and educational programs which utilize tangible materials collected, preserved
and researched by the museum. The New Hanover County Museum also will exhibit other
materials provided through loans and traveling exhibits.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Temporarily Absent: Comm. Wright
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AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS FOR JAIL DETAINEES
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the '''Agreement for
Reimbursement, Per Diem Costs of Maintenance of Persons in Local Confinement Facilities"
to reimburse the County for incarcerating male misdemeanants serving sentences of 30 to
180 days. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Temporarily Absent: Comm. Wright
ADDITION OF EXTENSION OF SR-1236 TO STATE SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to adopt
ing the addition of SR-1236 to the State Secondary Road System.
as follows:
the SR-2 Resolution request-
Upon vote, the motion carried
Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Temporarily Absent: Comm. Wright
A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Clerk's Office.
ADDITION OF ROADS TO STATE SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to adopt the SR-2 Resolutions request-
ingthe addition of the following roads to the State Secondary Road System:
Holiday Hills Drive
Heathcliff Road
Apple Road and Brier Road in Walnut Hills
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Upon vote, the 'motion carried unanimously.
Copies of the Resolutions are on file in the Cle~'sOffice.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - CAPE FEAR TECH
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the transfer of $184.85
from the unapproporiated fund balance to the construction fund account in the Cape Fear
Technical Institute budget as directed by the State Auditing Department. Upon vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
CHANGE OF DATE FOR FIRST MEETING IN SEPTEMBER
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to change the first meeting in September
to Tuesday, September 4, 1979, since Monday is Labor Day which is a County holiday. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BIDS ON LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES
Interim County Manager Felix Cooper explained that the County had the option of coming
under the State's contract in bidding for Law Enforcement vehicles. '
Capt. Larry Hayes and Capt. T. H. Evans of the Sheriff's Department appeared before the
Board to make a recommendation on behalf of the Sheriff's Department not to be included in
the State's contract.
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Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, not to go under the State's Contract
in bidding for Law Enforcement vehicles. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Interim County Manager Felix Cooper explained that the percentage of employees in each
program is used as a basis to spread administrative costs; therefore, since some of the
positions that were requested were not approved by the Commissioners, several budget amend~,
ments were necessary-in order to adjust the figures. Mr. Cooper reported that these changes
resulted in a reduction of $15,342 in County funds which had been placed in the Contingency
Account.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields to approve the following budget amend-
ments in the Social Services Budget and authorize the Chairman to sign the State Budget
forms:
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SOCIAL SERVICES BUDGET AMENDMENTS (CONTlNUED)
Expenditures:
Debit - Acct. #41 609 02, Salaries & Wages
Acct. #41 610 10, AFDC - Day Care
Acct. #41 610 11, Chore Services
Acct. #41 610 22, Foster Care
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Revenues:
$ 20,000
15,647
59,567
7,000
Acct. #41 351 01, State, Information & Referral
0 Acct. #41 351 02, Local' Information & Referral
Credit - Acct. #41 609 61, Contingencies for Ti tIe XX
Acct. #41 611 91, Information & Refe,ral Service
Acct. #41 350 14, Program - Staff Adm.
Acct. #41 350 10, AFDC - Day,Care
Acct. #41 350 11, Chore Services
Acct. #41 350 23, Foster Care
Upon vote, the motion., carried unanimous ly.
700
234
$ 15,342
934
15,600
13,691
52,121
5,460
IJ[SCUSSION ON COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT MEETING
Comm. Gottovi distributed some information on a Coastal Zone Management meeting to be
held in Charleston, S. C. in case anyone was interested in attending.
MEETING OF SOCIAL SERVICES STUDY COMMISSION
Comm. Gottovi reported that she had been asked to speak at a meeting of the Social Services
Study Commission and requested comments from the other Board members for her presentation.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON SNOW'S CUT PARK PROPERTY'
Comm. Gottovi requested information on the status of the property for Snow's Cut Park.
Interim County Manager Felix Cooper reported that he would ask the Director of Parks &
Recreation to give an update at the next meeting.
o DISCUSSION ON SELECTION OF SOLID WASTE CONSULTANT
Interim County Manager Felix Cooper explained the proposed selection process for a solid
waste planning consultant and recommended that Pender and Brunswick Counties be included in
the discussions.
The Chairman was requested to invite representatives from Pender and Brunswick Counties
to attend a meeting of Thursday, August 9, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the proposals.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - GARAGE
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the following budget
amendment in the Garage Acct. for major maintenance on several County vehicles.
Debit - Acct. #11 331 01, Revenue
Credi t - Acct. # 11 555 17, M & R - Autos" & Trucks
$1,082.
$1,082.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
FUNDING FOR CAROLINA BEACH RESCUE SERVICE
Interim County Manager Felix Cooper requested direction on how the Board intended for
the funds to be distributed to Carolina Beach for rescue service.
It was agreed, to give them the budgeted amount in a lump sum.
O EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm.
Executive Session. Upon vote, the motion
Armistead, that the meeting be recessed to
carried unanimously.
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 3:07 o'clock p. m.
Chm. Williams reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 4:25 o'clock p. m.
REAPPOINTMENT OF ALLAN STRANGE TO INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to reappoint Mr. Allan Strange to
the Insurance Advisory Committee for an additional three-year term. Upon vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
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REAPPOINTMENT OF DAN ELLER TO SEDC
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to reappoint Dan
eastern Economic Development Commission for an additional 4 year term.
carried unanimously. .
Eller to the South-
Upon vote, the motion
COUNTY MANAGER APPLICATION CUT OFF DATE
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that the cutoff date for receipt
of County Manager applications be August 10, 1979. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL PROPOSAL
Carolina Beadl,: Mayor Ted Seawell appeared before the Board to see if there were any
questions about the proposal he had presented for solid waste disposal.
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ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the meeting be. adjourned. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Williams adjourned the meeting at 4:29 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, AUGUST 13, 1979
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on Monday,
August 13, 1979, at 7:30 o'clock p. 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; and Clerk to the
Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. Interim County Manager George F. Cooper and County Attorney
James C. Fox were absent.
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Chm. Williams called the meeting to order and stated the purpose of the meeting was
to discuss a proposed Ordinance Regulating the New Hanover County Water Supply System.
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DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED WATER ORDINANCE
Mr. Henry von Oesen and Col.Paul S. Denison of Henry von Oesen & Associates, Con-
sulting Engineers for the proposed countywide water system, appeared before the Board
to give an overview of the proposed Ordinance Regulating the New Hanover County Water
Supply System.
The Engineers and Commissioners answered questions and received comments from the
following persons:
Mr. J. D. Orrell
Mr. Roy Armstrong
Mr. Bill Dobo
Mrs. Jane Morse
Mr. Adrian Hurst
Mrs. Lila Peterson
Mr. Gabriel Dobo
Mr. M. H. Vaughan
Mr. RichaniVeit
Mr. Bob Dobo
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BREAK
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 8:45 o'clock p. m. until
9:05 o'clock p. m.
FURTHER DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED WATER ORDINANCE
The following persons offered additional comments:
Mr. George Croom
Mr. M. H. Vaughan
Mr. Bill Dobo
Mr. Adrian Hurst