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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1979 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION ON GRANT APPLICATION FOR FLEMING TON WATER SYSTEM
Comm. Gottovi moved to accept the imminent threat application fo~, a grant of
money from the Housing & Urban Development Department to construct a water system
to provide clean water to the Flemington Community and instruct the Planning Depart-
ment to prepare the necessary forms. The motion died for lack of a second.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, ,to notify HUD that at this
time the Board felt it was not in a position to file for this grant. Upon vote,
the motion carried as follows:
VoUng Aye:
VoUng Noe:
Comm. Armistead, O'Shields, Wright and Chm. Williams
Comm. GottovL
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Comm. Gottovi stated that she would like the record to show that she' felt
that an imminent threat did exist to the Flemington Community and that it was
important that they be provided with a clean source of'water no matter who was
at fault for the condition to exist and that it was extremely important that the
threat be alleviated immediately.
Comm. Wright stated that she would like the record to show that she thought
the entire Board was concerned about the problem"those people were having, but the
problem the ,Board was having was in finding a solution, and the solution did not
lie in that particular grant which would provide a system which they could not
afford and the County could not do either.
ADOPTION OF PRELIMINARY CONDEMNATION RESOLUTION ,FOR PROPERTY ON CHESTNUT STREET
Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the Preliminary
Condemnation Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County was
unanimously adopted ,for property ,at 215 Chestnut.Street to be used for Public
Library Facilities and Mr. J. K. Taylor was appointed as the appraiser for the
County.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 30.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that the meeting be ad-
journed. Upon vote, the ,motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Williams adjourned the meeting at 12:49 o'clock p. m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1979
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
October 1, 1979, at 9:30 a. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administra-
tion Building, Wilmington, North Carolina. (The meeting was '~cReduled to begin at
9:00 o'clock a. m. but was delayed due to the Commissioners' tour of the new Law
Enforcement Center.)
Members present were Commissioners Howard L. Armistead, Jr.; Karen E. Gottovi;
Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Vivian S. Wright; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County Manager
George F. 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.
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Comm. Wright offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETINGS, SEPTEMBER 11, 1979 AND REGULAR MEETING,
SEPTEMBER 17, 1979
Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, the Minutes of the
Special Meeting of September 11, 1979, at 1:30 p. m. were unanimously approved as
presented.
Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded ,by Comm. O'Shields, the Minutes of the
Special Meeting of September 11, 1979, at 7:00 o'clock p. m. were unanimously approved
as presented.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1979 (CONTINUED)
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETINGS. SEPTEMBER 11. 1979 AND REGUlAR MEETING,
SEPTEMBER 17, 1979 (CONTINUED) .
Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of September 17, 1979, were unanimously approved as presented.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
The Commissioners had toured the Law' Enforcement Center prior to the beginning
of the meeting.
Mr. Herb McKim, of Ballard, McKim & Sawyer, Architects for the project, appeared
before the Board to answer questions and presented the keys to Chm. Williams.
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Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to accept the building under the
condition that ,the retainage be held until the items on a punch list furnished by the
Architect were completed. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY MANAGER TO CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPING LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that the County Manager be authorized
to contract for landscaping services at the Law Enforcement Center in hopes of getting
the work done before Sunday. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. C. G. Berry commented.
PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN HILLSDALE
SUBDIVISION
Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the following Resolution
Confirming the Assessment Roll and Levying Assessments was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover has
on this day held a public hearing, after due notice, as required by
law, on the Assessment Roll for the improvement of Lexington Avenue
between Pine Clay Road and Charter Drive and Wesley Avenue between
Charter Drive and Hillsdale Avenue.
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WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has heard all those present who
requested to be heard, and has found the said Assessment Roll to be
proper and correct;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the
'County of New Hanover, that:
1. The Assessment, Roll for the improvement of Lexington Avenue
between Pine Clay Road and Charter Drive and Wesley Avenue
between Charter Drive and Hillsdale Avenue in the County of
" New Hanover, North Carolina, is hereby declared to be correct,
and is hereby confirmed in accordance with Chapter l53A,
Section 195, of the General Statutes of North Carolin~.
2. The Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover,
pursuant to authority conferred by Chapter l53A, Section 185
of the General Statutes of North Carolina, and following
Sections, does hereby levy assessments as contained in the
said Assessment Roll as follows:
Tax Map Street Assess-
Parcel "Name. Address Frontage ment
50-17-8-9 Ellis Murphy Wesley Avenue (SR1478) 150' $150.00
Rt. 2, Box 388 (northside)
Burgaw, N. C.
0 50-17-8-10 R. J. Floyd 114 Hillsdale,Avenue 150' $150.00
Wilmington, N. C. (northside)
50-17-3-54 John A. ,510 Wesley Avenue 150' $150.00
Simmons, Jr. Wilmington,IN. C. (souths ide)
50-17-3-55 Rosa Lee 502 Wesley Avenue 150' $150.00
, (southside)
Sloan Wilmington,:N. C.
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50-13-6-5 Roosevelt 303 E. Del Ray Ave. 50' $100.00
Peebles Alexandria,; VA.
50-13-6-6 Henderson 4926 Randall Dr. 100' $200.00
Construction Co. Wilmington, N.C.
50-13-6-7 William H. 450 Lexington Ave. 90' $180.00
Lockhart, Sr. Wilmington, N. C.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1979 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN HILLS DALE
SUBDIVISION (CONTINUED)'
Tax Map
Parcel
Name
Address
Street
Frontage
Assess-
ment
50-13-6-8
Robena Bradley
c/o Evelyn Bradley
452 Lexington Avenue
Wilmington, N. C.
100.3'
$200.60
50-13-8-21
Linwood L.
Parker
414 Eastwood Road
Wilmington, N. C.
180.2'
$360.40
50-13-8-33
James D.
Dixon, Sr.
420 Eastwood Rd.
Wilmington, N. C.
27'
$300.00 0
$ 54.00
50-13-8-22
W. M. Newkirk
415 15th Street
Wilmington, N. C.
150'
3. The Clerk to the Board of Commissioners is hereby directed to
deliver to the Tax Collector the said Assessment Roll.
4. The County Tax Collector is hereby charged with the collection
of the said assessments in accordance with the procedure estab-
lished by Chapter l53A, Sections 196, 199 and 200, of the Gen-
eral Statutes of North Carolina.
j APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH POST , BUCKLEY , SHUH & JERNIGAN
' The Commissioners had received copies of a proposed contract with Post, Buckley,
Shuh & Jernigan for a Solid Waste Study. '
County Engineer, R. M. Williams, Jr., explained the Contract and answered
questions from the Commissioners.
Mr. Jim Bell and Mr. Kevin Cooley were present to represent the firm and
answer questions from the Board.
County Attorney James C. Fox commented and suggested the following wording be 0
inserted in Paragraph B, 'Page 2 under IV - General Consideration. "
The County may use any and all of the foregoing without limitation
reproducible form and is free"to make whatever changes it elects.
changes to be without the liability and responsibility on the part
the engineer.
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County Manager Cooper proposed that the $45,000 budgeted for transfer stations
in the County be transferred from Capital Outlay - Other Equipment to Professional
Services in the Engineering Budget to cover the cost of the Contract.
Mrs. Betty Scott commented.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the Contract with
the changes' as outlined by the Attorney and the budget transfers as outlined by the
County Manager. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE IN CASTlE HAYNE
Mr. Robert Head and Mr. Jack Horne appeared before the Board to request as-
sis'tance from the Commissioners in getting the roads in Castle Farms added to the
State System and in getting the Department of Transportation to improve Lynn Avenue
(SR 1338) in Castle Hayne.
They were advised of the necessary s~eps to take in this regard.
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PUBLIC HEARING
, Notice had been given that a public hearing would be held by the Board of Com-
missioners of New Hanover County on Monday, October 1, 1979, at 9:30 a. m. in the
Assembly Room of the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wil-
mington, North Carolina, to consider the following:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY
(APPROXIMATELY 7.7 ACRES) LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,900 FEET WEST OF WRIGHTSVILLE
AVENUE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HOOKER ROAD FOR A NURSERY AND GREENHOUSE OPERATION
IN AN R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT
Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that this application
was considered by the Planning Commission at its meeting in 'September and both the
Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER I, i979 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT ON HOOKER ROAD (CONTINUED)
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor
cation and Mrs. Lockamy, the applicant, appeared to request approval.
of this appli-
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone to speak in opposition 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 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. Gottovi 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 unanimously.
PULBIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY
(APPROXIMATELY 3.26 ACRES) LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF U. S. HWY. 17 APPROXUlATELY
1 MILE SOUTH OF THE PENDER COUNTY LINE FOR A COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING IN AN R-15
(RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT
Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Com-
mission had considered this application at its meeting in September and both the
Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommended-approval.
Chm. Williams asked- if there'was anyone present to speak for or against this
application, and Mr. Johnnie Garrason, surveyor, appeared to comment on a problem
concerning the property line.
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 pla~ of development for New Hanover County.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that the 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 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY
(APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES) LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CAROLINA BEACH ROAD APPROXIMATELY
528 FEET SOUTH OF CATHAY ROAD FOR A GIFT SHOP IN AN R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT.
Mr. Charles Lilley of the-Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission
had considered this application at its meeting in September, and both the Planning
Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against this
application 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 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.
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Comm. Wright-moved,
issued based on the same
vote, the motion carried
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seconded by Comm~ Armistead,
conditions as re~ommended by
unanimously. .
that the Special Use Permit be
the Planning Commission. Upon
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROPOSED AMENDMENT,TO THE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
Mr. Charles Lilley reported that the, Planning Commission had considered the follow-
ing amendment to the County Zoning Ordinance at its meeting in September and both
the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval:
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING,OCTOBER 1, 1979 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER "PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY ZONlNG ORDINANCE
(CONTINUED )
1. Amend Section 72-5, paragraph (1) A., Special Use Permit provisions
for Apartments - Multi-Family Dwellings, by changing the second
paragraph of this subsection to read as follows:
"Such access shall be designed to comply with the local residential
streets standards of the North Carolina Department of Transportation,
Subdivision Roads July 1, 1979 - Minimum Construction Standards or
as thereafter amended."
Comm. Wright pointed out that the form of the Resolution was incorrect and
moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to bring this amendment up at the next meet- 0
ing. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - RUNNYMEADE SUBDIVISION, SECTION 1
Mr. Harry E. Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the final plat of
Runnymeade Subdivision, Section 1, was approved by the Planning Commission Sub-
division Review Committee on September 24, 1979.
Comm. Wright moved that the final plat of Runnymeade Subdivision, Section 1, be
approved.
Mr. Oakes pointed out the 25-10t prov1s10n of the County's Subdivision Regu-
lations was contrary to G. S. 39-30 which stated that the Clerk of the Court was
responsible for determining that all improvements had been placed in subdivisions
or that some surety be posted with her prior to the sale of land. He stated that
this situation would be explained in the proposed Subdivision Regulations.
Comm. O'Shields secondedComm. Wright's motion for approval and upon vote,
the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, O'Shields, Wright and Chm. Williams
Comm. Gottovi
Comm. Gottovi stated for the record that she was voting "noe" because the
Subdivision Regulations did not conform with the General Statutes.
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ADDITION OF ROADS TO STATE" SECONDARY ROAD "SYSTEM
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to adopt the Resolution
(SR-2) requesting the addition of the following roads to the State Secondary Road
System:
Glen Eden Dr., Worthdale Dr., and Ravenwood Dr. in Pumpkin Creek Acres
(Div. File #367-N)
Tom Avenue (Div. File #399-N)
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BREAK
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 10:55 o'clock a. m. until
11:08 o'clock a.m.
DISCUSSION ON TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The Commissioners had received copies of a report prepared by Col. Ben Washburn,
Civil Preparedness Coordinator, on the transportation of hazardous materials in New
Hanover County.
Col. Washburn appeared before the Board to discuss the report and answer ques-
tions from the Commissioners.
Mrs. Jane Morse commented.
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AMENDMENT TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY ORDINANCE IMPOSING COUNTY PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAXES
Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Wright, the following Ordi-
nance entitled "Amendment to New Hanover County ordinance Imposing County Privilege
License Taxes" was unanimously adopted: .
BE, IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County
that the New Hanover County Ordinance imposing County Privilege License
Taxes is amended as follows:
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, "1919 (CONTINUED)
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AMENDMENT TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY ORDINANCE IMPOSING COUNTY PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAXES
(CONTINUED)
'1. Schedule B is amended as "follows:
a. By adding the following'Categories:
105-90
$100.00
Employment Agents
105-90.1
Employment Agents
(Emigrant)
$500.00
$100.00
105-53
Flea Markets
b.
By deleting the following categories:
105-58
$200.00
Fortune Tellers
105-47
Horse and Mule Dealers
$ 12.50
105-100
Patent Rights &
Formulas, sale
$ 10.00
$200.00
105-48
Phrenologists
105-52
$ 5.00.
$ 25.00
Sewing Machine Salesmen
105-35
Traveling Theatrical Co..
105-71
Newspaper Contests
$ 25.00
This Ordinance shall be effective on the date of its adoption.
GRANT AGREEMENT RESOLUTION AND BUDGET AMENDMENT - TAXIWAY "B" - ADAP-06
Upon motion.by Comm. Armistead, seconded by Comm. Wright, the Resolution Autho-
rizing, Adopting, Approving, Accepting and Ratifying the Execution of Grant Agree-
ment for Project No. 6-37-0084-06 between the United States of America and the County
of New Hanover, North Carolina was unanimously adopted and the following budget amend-
ment making the necessary revenue and expenditure changes in the existing Capital
Project for Taxiway "B" to reflect the awards of contract:was unanimously approved:
Debit - 'Acct. /185 349 00, Federal Funds ' $51,644.
Acct. 1185 450 00, State Funds $15,929.
Acct. /131 650 97, Airport-Transfer to
Capital Project $15,929.
Acct. 1185 575 52, Preliminary Survey $ 400.
Acct. 1185 575 71, Lighting Contract $21,000.
Credit - Acct. 1185 575 56, Additional Engineering $ 7,000.
Acct. 1185 575 70, Paving Contract $83,321.
Acct. /185 575 76, Contingency $14,601.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 31.
AWARD OF BID FOR 2 MICROIMAGE TERMINALS FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that since only one bid was
received for 2 microimage terminals in the Register of Deeds Office the bid be
awarded to Eastman Kodak Company'in the amount of $19,916 as recommened' by Registrar
of Deeds. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
AWARD OF BID FOR WORD PROCESSING AND DICTATING EQUIPMENT FOR DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
SERVICES
At their meeting on September 17, the Commissioners received copies of the
tabulation of bids received on word processing equipment and dictating equipment
for the Department of Social Services 'and' a presentation from one of the bidders.
The matter was referredc.to the Social Services Board of Directors for a recommendation.
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.,. County Manager Cooper reported that the Social Services Board had recommended the
bid be awarded to IBM, and he concurred if that recommendation.
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Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded' by Cpmm. Gottovi, that the bid be awarded to IBM
as recommended by the Social Services Board of Directors and approval of the following
budget amendment to purchase portable dictating machines:
Debit - Acct. #41 609 22, Equipment Rent
Credit - Acct. #41 609 74, Capital Outlay
$1,790
$1,790
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1979 (CONTINUED)
AWARD OF BID FOR WORD PROCESSING AND DICTATING EQUIP~~NT FOR DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
SERVICES (CONTINUED)
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Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Copies of the bid tabulation are contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 32.
CHANGE ORDER - LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Armistead, Change Order #G-17
for waterproofing the sump pit in the elevator shaft to stop leakage and the installa-
tion of terra cotta pipe for the installation of a dry well on the Library property
owned by the City of Wilmington was unanimously approved for the Law Enforcement
Center Capital Project along with the following budget amendment to provide the
funds:
Debit - Acct. #77 575 80, Contingencies
Credit - Acct. #77 575 70, General Contract
$ 396.50
$ 396.50
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the following
budget amendment in the Public Assistance budget to return to the Department of
Natural Resources & Community Development the unused portion qf Emergency Energy
Program Grant for FY 1978/79: '
Debit - Acct. #41 299 00, Unappropriated Fund Balance
Credit - Acct. #41 610 57, Miscellaneous Expense
$2,403.24
$2,403.24
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - AIRPORT OPERATING
Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the following
budget amendment was unanimously approved in ,the Airport Operating budget for
the balance of the National Weather Building funds that were not re-budgeted in
the FY 1979/80 budget:
Debit .- Acct. #31 299 00, Unappropriated Fund Balance
Credit - Acct. 1/31 650 73, Capital Outlay
$3,500
$3,500
BUDGET AMENDMENT - LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER 0
Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, the following bud-
get amendment to transfer interest to revenue sharing account in the Law Enforce-
ment Center Project as per 1979/80 budget was unanimously approved:
Debit - Acct. #77 329 00, Interest on Investments
Credit - Acct. #77 575 56, Transfer to Revenue Sharing
$115,000
$115,000
BUDGET AMENDMENTS - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to authorize the execution of
contracts for the Cancer Screening Program and the Infant Tracking Program for the
Health Department and approval of,:the following budget amendments for those programs:
Cancer Clinic - ~ time clerk:
Revenue
Debit - Acct. #44 368 15, Cancer Screening
Credit - Acct. #44 598 02, Salaries & Wages
Acct. #44 598 05, F.I.C.A.
Acct. #44 598 06, Group Insurance
Acct. #44 598 07, Retirement
Acct. #44 598 11, Postage & Telephone
Acct. #44 598 33, Supplies & Materials
$3,875.
$3,015.
185.
241.
236.
98.
100.
Maternal & Child Health Infant Tracking Program:
Revenue
Debit - Acct. #44 368 11, Maternal Child Health
Credit - Acct. 1/44591,02',:Salades':&'Wages
Acct. #44 591 05, F.I.C.A.
Acct. 1/44 591 06, Group Insurance
Acct. #44 591 07, Retirement
Acct. #44 591 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. #44 591 11, Postage & Telephone
Acct. #44 591 14, Travel, Meeting & Schools
Acct. 1/44 591 32, Copy & Duplicating",
Acct. #44 591 33, Supplies & Materials
Acct. #44 591 74, Capital Outlay
$21,018.
$15,567.
954.
642.
1,214.
480.
276.
320.
120.
250.
1,195.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING"OCTOBER I, 1979 (CONTINUED)
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT TO PRELIMINARY CONDEMNATION RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMIS-
SIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY ;
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the following Amendment to
the Preliminary Condemnation Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover
County be adopted:
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that Bill Boehling be appointed
as the County appraiser"and that they meet no later than October 4.
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WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County ?dopted a
Preliminary Condemnation Resolution on September '17, 1979, for certain
property located in New Hanover County and described therein; and
WHEREAS Paragraph 7 of that Resolution named Julian K. Taylor as
the member of the Board of Appraisers appointed by New Hanover County;
and
WHEREAS the first.:meeting of the Board of Appraisers was set to
conve";e at 10:00' a.m. ~n September 21, 1979; ,and
WHEREAS the said Julian K. Taylor is unable to serve as an ap-
praiser in this matter.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County
resolves:
1. That pursuant to Article 8 of N.C.G.S. l53A and Article 11 of
N.C.G.S. l60A, Paragraph 7 of the Preliminary Condemnation Resolution
of September 17, 1979, is hereby amended to substitute the name of
William A. Boehling as the member of the Board of Appraisers appointed
by New Hanover County.
2. That Paragraph 6 of, the Preliminary Condemnation Resolution of
September 17, 1979, is hereby amended to set the first meeting of the
Board of Appraisers to be convened at the site of the property described
therein at 10:00 o'clock a. m. October 4, 1979.
The foregoing Amendment to Preliminary Condemantion.Resolution'of
.the Board of ~ommissioners of New Hanover County having been submitted
to a vote received' the following vote and was duly adopted on this the
1st day of October, 1979. .
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BREAR
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 11:35 o'clock a.m. until
11:39 oiclock a. m.
DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED ENERGY MOBILIZATION BOARD
Mrs. Cecelia Pleasants requested that the Board adopt a Resolution opposing the
Energy Mobili~ation Board being proposed by the Federal Government.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the New Hanover County
Board of Commissioners oppose the creation of ..an Energy Mobilization Board that has
the authority to preempt Federal, State and Local Agency decisions; waive new envi~
ronmental laws and regulations; or remove or substantially reduce public participation
in agency decision making. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON GUIDE BOOKLET PREPARED BY LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Comm. Wright commented on some errors in the Guide ,to City Gov~rnment which had
been prepared by the League of Women Voters and distributed to the Commissioners by
Comm. Gottovi.
Comm. Gottovi commented on the Guide and commended the League of Women Voters
for their efforts in preparing it.
Comm. O'Shields commented on a book1et prepared by the N. C. Association of
County Commissioners concerning the role ~f County governments.
PROPOSAL FOR REPLACING WELLS IN FLEMING TON
Comm. O'Shields proposed that new wells be put in for the families in the
Flemington community who had been advi~ed' not to drink their water because it was
not safe for drinking to help alleviate their problem for the time being.
County Attorney Fox stated that he had some information to discuss with the
Board in executive session concerning the litigation involving the Flemington residents.
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REQUEST FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY COMMITTEE
Comm. Gottovi commented on a letter that had been received from Miriam Schwartz
concerning the establishment of a Public Transit Authority Committee and requested
the Board's consideration of putting a member on that Authority in light of the
energy problems which would be faced in the next few years.
The other commissioners commented on this Authority.
By concensus of the majority of the Board it was agreed to write a letter de-
clining participation at this time.
Comm. Gottovi stated that she voted "noe" on this.
DISCUSSION ON GRANT FUNDS FOR URBAN WASTE DEMONSTRATION FACILITIES
Comm. Gottovi commented on a grantee progra~ for Urban Waste Demonstration
Facilities for costs of an energy from waste facility. The information was given
to County Manager Cooper for obtaining further information.
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REQUEST FOR COPIES OF REPONSE TO LETTER FROM CLEAN WATER ASSOCIATION
Comm. Gottovi requested copies of the County Manager's response to a letter
from the Clean Water Association concerning information on various water and waste
projects.
DISCUSSION ON LETTER FROM DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Chm. Williams commented on a letter she had received from Bob Jamieson on the
Department of Natural Resources & Community Development concerning the defeat of the
water bond referendum and his offer of assistance in finding the reasons for the
defeat.
DISCUSSION ON LETTER FROM WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY
Chm. Williams commented on a letter she had received from Kurt Taube of the
Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority concerning the alternative for construct-
ing a regional pipeline. '
The other commissioners offered their comments.
DISCUSSION OF USE OF PRISON LABOR
Chm. Williams commented on the possible use of prison labor for some projects 0
in the County.
Comm. Wright suggested that the County Manager and County Engineer meet with
the proper prison representative to discuss possible projects.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the Contract with
the United States Department of Justice for reimbursement of $14.00 per prisoner
per day for holding Federal prisoners in the Jail. Upon vote, the ~otion carried
unanimously.
AWARD OF BID FOR ULV GENERATOR FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL
The following bids were received on ULV Cold Aerosol Generator for the Mosquito
Control Program:,
Summit Chemical Company
Wm. F. Strickhouser Company
$2,998.
$3,040.
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that the bid be awarded to
Wm. F. Strickhouser Company in the amount of $3,040 on recommendation of Mr. Olive
in the Health Department. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
AWARD OF BID FOR CONSOLE MAP FOR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to award the bid for a con-
sole map for the Sheriff's Department to Motorola Communications and Electronics, 0
Inc. in the amount of $5,990 as it was the only bid received. Upon vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
AWARD OF BID FOR MATTRESSES FOR JAIL
The following bids were received for mattresses for the Jail:
Supreme Sales Company
Leary's Jail Supplies
Stephens, Inc.
$2,766.75
2,583.75
2,567.25
Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, the bid be awarded
to Leary's Jail Supplies in the amount of $2,583.75 as' -recommended by the Chief
Jailer. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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AWARD OF BID FOR JUMPSUITS FOR JAIL
The following bids were received for, jumpsuits 'for the Jail:
Stephens, Inc.
Leary's Jail Supplies
$2,860.50
2,175.00
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. 0' Shields",to award the bid for the jump-
suits to Leary's Jail Supplies in the amount of $2,175 as recommended by the Chief
Jailer. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
AWARD OF BID FOR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER FOR JAIL
The following bids were re~eived for Video Cassette Recorder for Jail:
Executone/Coastal Carolina'
R & E Electronics, Inc.
$6,973
6,125
Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, the bid was unanimously
awarded to R & E Electronics, Inc. in .the amount of $6',125 as recommended by the Chief
Jailer.
LETTER OF ENDORSEMENT ON RAISING LIMITATION FOR BIDDING PROCESS
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to write a letter to the N. C.
Association .of County Commissioners endorsing the idea of raising the limitations on
the County's right to contract for goods and services,without formal bidding. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON MEETING WITH WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL ON 911. EMERGENCY SYSTEM
County Manager Cooper reported on his discussion with the City and the Cape Fear
Area Council of Governments concerning the 911 Emergency System.
It was agreed to try to set up a meeting with members of Wilmington City Council
to discuss this system on the evening of October 15, 1979.
APPOINTMENT OF FRANK. CHERRY TO CAPE FEAR TECH BOARD
Upon motion by Chm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Wright, to appoint Frank Cherry
to the Cape Fear Technical Institute Board of Trustees for an 8~year term to 'be
effective as of July I, 1979. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to recess the meeting to
Executive Session ,to discuss personnel matters and litigation. Upon vote, the motion
carried unanimously.
Chm; Williams recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 12': 34 0' clock p. m.
Chm. Williams reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 1:03 o'clock p. m.
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 1:03 o'clock p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board