1980-01-07 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 7, 1980
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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
January 7, 1980, at 7:00 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.
Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County Manager George F.
County Attorney James C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board"Alyce B. Rusmisell.
Vi."i""", S. Wright as ;absent. .
Vivian (See page 539 tOr cOrTect~on request.)
Chm. Williams called the meeting to order.
Gottovi;
Cooper;
Comm.
Former County Commissioner George E. Alper offered the invocation.
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DELETIONS AND, CORRECTIONS TO THE CONSENT AGENDA
Chm. Williams reported that a request had been made that Item tIS ~ "Contract
for Fuel Spill Prevention Plan at the Airport" be removed from the Consent Agenda
and additional information obtained so that matter could be considered at the meet-
ing of January 21, 1980.
Chm. Williams also reported that a correction needed to be made in Item t6 -
"Budget Transfer - Finance" on the Consent Agenda stating that Acct. t41 609 10,
should be corrected to read $5,685.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 17, 1979
Comm. Gottovi reported that it had come to her attention that she had erred
in her thinking that 'she had no support for Synthesis to do the architectural
design for the new Courthouse; that she had listened to the tape of the December 3
meeting and that it was apparent that as she was speaking about Synthesis that
both Mrs. Williams and Mrs, Wright did say they could 'support her ,cJ:lO:jcce;,.that,
unfortunately'She did not hear their comments; they were not reiterated, and they
were not called'to her attention,until 4 days ago. She, therefore, requested
that the part of her comments stating that there was no support be expunged from
the Minutes of the December 17 meeting.
County Attorney Fox stated that he did',not think something could be removed
from the Minutes but they could be corrected to indicate Comm. Gottovi's feelings
about t~e matter.
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The Clerk to the Board reported that Comm. Wright had requested that on page
528 under "Budget Amendment - Social Services (Services for the Aging) :(Continued)"
her comment stating that she would vote for County funds be clarified to indicate
that she was referring to funding for the Myrtle Grove Center only and not a larger
multi-purpose senior center.
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of December 17, 1979, be approved with the corrections requested
by Comm. Gottovi and Comm. Wright. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
,Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
EXPLANATION OF COMM. WRIGHT'S ABSENCE
Chm. Williams explained that Comm. Wright would not be present for the meeting
bec~use her son was leaving for Annapolis, and it would be some time before she
would see him again and wanted to spend her time with him tonight.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion by Comm. Armistead, seconded by Corom. Gottovi, the following Consent
Agenda items were approved by the following vote:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
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RANGE CHANGE FOR LAB HELPER CLASS - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
In order for the County's pay plan to maintain the required distance between
salary ranges for various classes of positions in the same occupational group-
ing in 'the Competitive Service System, the following range change:
Class Title
Class Code
From
To
Lab Helper
122
51
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
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RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT TO PLUMBING BOARD OF EXAMINERS
The action taken at the meeting of December 17 reappointing Mr. H. G. Herring
to the Plumbing Board of Examiners,~as rescinded as'Mr. Herring's current term
was not supposed to expire until December'l, 1980.
ACQUISITION OF PACKAGED DISASTER HOSPITAL
Civil Preparedness Office authorized to assume ownership and control of the
Packaged Disaster Hospital that was stored in the basement of the Police
Department Building but owned by the State.
BUDGET TRANSFER - FINANCE DEPARTMENT
To cover copying and duplicating cost for the balance of this fiscal year:
Debit - Acct. tll 440 45, Contracted Services
Credit - Acct. tll 440 32, Copying & Duplicating
$ 350
$ 350
BUDGET TRANSFER - LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION CAPITAL PROJECT
To reduce the amount budgeted for the Plumbing Contract in the Capital Project
Ordinance for Library Construction to the actual amount of the contract:
Debit - Acct. t82 575 68, Plumbing Contract'
Credit - Acct. t82 575 69, Contingencies
$1,650
$1,650
BUDGET TRANSFER - FINANCE
To set up the increase in the in-County travel mileage rate from $.17 per mile
to $.20 per mile effective January 1, 1980:
Debit - Acct. tll 445 62, Contingency for Auto Allowance
Credit - Acct. tll 410 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. tll 420 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. tll 440 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. tll ,450 10, Auto Allowance
,Acct. tll 510 10, Auto Allowance
'Acct. tll 522 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. tll 525 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. tll 535 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. tll 540 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. ,tll 555 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. tll 600 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. tll 620 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. tll 625 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. t41 609 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. t44 575 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. t44 590 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. t41 591 10, Auto Allowance
Acct; t44 592 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. t44,595 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. t44 597 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. t44 598 10, Auto Allowance
Acct. tll 630 10, Auto Allowance
$15,000'
$ 510
$, 240
$ 60
$ 330
$ 210
$ 105
$ 15
$ 120
$ 3,945
$ 15
$ 120
$,' 75
$ 60
$ 5,685
$ 60
$ 2,850
$ 300
$ 60
$ 45
$ 30
$ 135
$ 30
CONTRACT FOR AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL AIRPARK SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Contract with G. R. Bandy and Associates, Inc. to prepare an Airport Industrial
Airpark Site Development Plan for the New Hanover County Airport.
A copy of theCContract is on file in the County Manager's Off~ce.
AWARD OF BID FOR COMPUTER OUTPUT MICROFILM CATALOG READERS FOR LIBRARY
Only one bid was received for 10 Computer Output Microfilm Readers for the
Library. The bid was awarded to Information Design, Inc. in the'amount of
$8,894.60 as recommended ,by the Library Director.
AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
The Finance Officer was authorized to sell the following surplus items
at Public Auction on Saturday, January 26, 1980, at 10:00 a. m.
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APPROVAL'or CON(lENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
AUTHORIZATION FOR SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)
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2
3
4
5
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12-12A
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19-20
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DESCRIPTION
NCR Validating Machine, Model 415
NCR Tape Punch
Burroughs Elec. Adding Machine W/Full Keyboard
Underwood Manual Typewriter, 11" Carriage
Underwood Manual Typewriter, 24" Carriage
Underwood Manual Typewriter, 15" Carriage
Burroughs Adding Machine, Model 217, 10 Key
3M "209" Automatic Copier
National Cash Register, Class 41 W/Cash Drawer
AB Dick Mimeograph Machine, Model 435
Copystat CBC 1 Hanover Business Machine
Reader-Printer Stacker Module, Make ITEK
AB Dick Copy Machine, Model 675
Monroe 10 Key Calcular
Underwood Typewriter, Manual, Master 11
Atlantic Printer
Canon Kal-Developer 360VS, Mod. 111 2028
Underwood Typewriter, Manual'18-18
2 Desk
Burroughs Manual Adding Machine, Full Keyboard
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15-8326680
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P276788D
AMENDMENT TO BUILDING CODE PERTAINING TO PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY
that the North Carolina State Building Code, as adopted by New Hanover County
is amended as follows:
1. Plumbing installed in accordance with the North Carolina State
Building Code, as amended, and as adopted by New Hanover County
pursuant to its ordinance enacted May 3, 1971, all water supply
lines shall be inspected by the Plumbing Inspector upon completion
of the Water Distribution ,System as "roughed in", the same to be
tested with water at a minimum pressure of 125 pounds per square
inch. Each plumbing system, water and sewer, shall be completed 0
and functioning at normal pressure prior to the final inspection
thereof in accordance with the aforesaid Code.
2. This Ordinance shall be effective upon approval thereof by the State
Building Code Council, as required by law.
This the 7th day of January, 1980.
BUDGET TRANSFER - PAYMENT TO HOSPITAL
To make the annual payment to New Hanover Memorial Hospital for purchase of
land east of the Hospital in accordance with an Agreement with New Hanover
Memorial Hospital dated July 17, 1978:
Debit - Acct. tll 445 61, Contingencies
Credit - Acct. tll 660 71, Purchase of Land
BUDGET TRANSFER - FINANCE/DATA PROCESSING
To adjust the Data Processing budget for cost
a payroll software system:
$ 9,000
$ 9,000
of schools and the purchase of
Debit - Acct. tll 440 02, Salaries & Wages
Acct. *11 441 45, Contracted Services
Credit - Acct. tll 441 14, Travel, Meeting & Schools
Acct. tll 441 04, Professional Services
BUDGET,TRANSFER - LIBRARY
To pay insurance premiums on the Library van:
Debit - Acct. tll 630 34, Books & Materials
Credit - Acct. tll 630 54, 'Insurance & Bonds
$ 6,889
$ 5,000
$ 3,000 0
$ 8,889
$ 330
$ 3330
EDA GRANT AMENDMENTS
Amendments to the Ecomonic Development ,Administration Grants to utilize funds
derived from a forfeited bid bond as an addition to the project budget to which
the refund was attributable. These grants were used for renovation of the heat-
ing and air conditioning system in the Administration Building and for construc-
tion of a sewage system at'the Airport.
Copies of the Grant Amendments are on file in the County Manager's Office.
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TRANSFER OF INTEREST IN TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTY TO CITY OF WILMINGTON
Authorization to" quit-claim county.s'interest in two parcels or property acquired
jointly through tax foreclosure sales. Parcels identified as parcel No. 6001-48-
10-11-05, located at 912 N. lOth Street and parcel no. 6001-60-13-21-20, located
on Bland Drive.
LETTER TO LEGISTIATORS CONCERNING HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS
Authorization for Chm. Williams to write a letter to the County's Congressional
Delegation requesting their assistance in obtaining approval of a project for
improvements to the Wilmington Harbor.
DISCUSSION WITH REGISTRAR OF DEEDS PERTAINING TO HER OFFICE
Mrs. Lois C. LeRay, Registrar of Deeds, appeared before, the Board to announce
that she did not plan to seek re-election to the Register of Deeds office. She ex-
pressed her appreciation to the Board for their past support and confidence 'and
stated that she would be glad to be of assistance later if needed. She reported
that she had chosen this opportunity to make her announcement so the Commissioners
would have the opportunity to change the salary for the office if they wished to do
so.
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Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that the salary be set back
to grade 77, step 1. Upon vote, the motion carried as' follows:'
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields ,and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given 'that a public hearing would be held by the Board of Commis-
sioners of New Hanover County on Monday, January 7, 1980, at 7:00 p. m. in the Assembly
Room of the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut ~treet, Wilmington, North
Carolina, to consider the following:'
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FIGURE EIGHT ISLAND CAUSEWAY (BRIDGE ROAD) APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET
WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF BEACH ROAD NORTH AND BEACH ROAD SOUTH FOR A PRIVATE CLUB
EXPANSION IN AN R-20 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT
Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Commission
had considered this application at its meeting on December 5, and both the Planning
Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval.
Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this applica-
tion, and Mr. Al Platt, Architect with Mr. Ligon Flynn, appeared to explain the plan
and request approval.
Chm, Williams asked if there was anyone present 'to speak, 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.
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 motionccarried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead,' Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
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HOUSING ASSI~TANCE PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
Planning Director Bill Farris and Mr. Mike Hargett of the Planning Department
appeared before the Board to explain a proposed Housing Assistance Plan to meet the
requirement of the Community Development' Block Grant Application. Mr. Hargett reported
that there were already several housing ~ssistance programs in the County that met some
of the requirements and recommended that the County participate in the Regional New
Horizons Program developed by the local Council of Governments. Mr. Hargett explained
that this program was designed to bring about voluntary compliance to the Federal
Fair Housing Laws.
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HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (CONTINUED)
Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Chm. Williams, the Board approved the
Housing Assistance Plan as proposed for the Community Development Block Grant appli-
cation for funds for the Flemington Water System and the execution of the following
Memorandum of Agreement by the'following vote:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi;'O'Shields and ChID. williams
Comm. Wright
NEW HORIZONS MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
AND
HUD OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
OFFICE OF VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE
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WHEREAS, the County of New Hanover, hereinafter referred to as the community, is
receiving or applying for Federal subsidies administered by HUD for the purpose
of improving housing and services of the community, including community develop-
ment, for its low and moderate income residents;
WHEREAS, the community is required in receiving Federal subsidies to meet certain
conditions to provide fair housing for people of all races, colors, creeds, national
origins and both sexes;
WHEREAS, the community recognizes that it could take steps to improve the status of
fair housing and fair lending above and beyond those actions required of it under
the Federal Fair Housing Law, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, and Sec-_
tion 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974;
WHEREAS, the community has determined that the BUD-sponsored New Horizons, Fair
Housing Assistance Project and its activities can enable the community to go be-
yond the basic requirements in promoting fair housing, and fair lending;,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the community agrees to enter into a voluntary re-
lationship with the Office of Voluntary Compliance to participate in the New Hori-
zons Fair Housing Assistance Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the community agrees to participate in a Region "0" 0
fair housing strategy board or task force composed of influential citizens and '
others affected by fair housing programs. This group will develop an areawide
fair housing strategy and action program. The community further agrees, after
approval of the strategy and program, to designate the Cape Fear Council of Govern-
ments to implement the strategy and program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a board member will be selected to serve on the Region
;'0" Task Force that was officially organized on November 13, 1979 and that the
board will meet at least on a quarterly basis after its first meeting. This board
will also monitor implementation of the program, in accordance with our guidelines
on reporting, and provide periodic reports to the HUD Office of Voluntary Compliance,
with a copy to the local HUD office.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Office of Voluntary Compliance, FH&EO, HUD will
provide the community continuing technical assistance in this project.
UPDATE ON PROJECT RECOUP
Mr. Artis Bryant, Property Management Specialist of the City of Wilmington,
addressed the Commissioners with regard to the Project Recoup. He briefly recapped
the background of the program and requested a statement of intent by the Board that
it would entertain the idea of amending the procedures adopted in May of 1973 to
bring about uniformity as far as sales procedures and approval criteria.
No action was taken pending a formal agreement being prepared by Mr. Bryant.
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BREAK
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 7:50 o'clock p. m. until
8:03 o'clock p. m.
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LONG RANGE PLANNING PROPOSAL FOR MUSEUM
Museum Director, Janet Seapker, Mr. John Jefferies, ,Chairm~ of the Museum,Board
of Directors, and other members of':the Dluseum 'Board, Museum Guild and Museum staff
appeared before the Board to discuss long-range planning for, the New Hanover County
Museum and to specifically request funds in the amount of $30,000 to retain a con-
sultant to prepare a long-range planning proposal" and also submitted a proposal for
renovations to the Hall House which had been prepared by the Building & Grounds
Department. Mr. Jefferies explained that the Board recommended'that half of the con-
sultant's fee be taken from the Contingency Account and,the balance budgeted in the
next fiscal year.
County Manager Cooper commented on the large amount of funds that had already
been used out of the Contingency Account and recommended that these requests be con-
sidered as budget items for Fiscal Year 1980/81 as opposed to a project of this type
in the middle of the year. Mr. Cooper stated that he had no problems with repairing
the Hall House to keep it from deterioriating and to prevent any safety problems.
The Commissioners commented.
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Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Chm. Williams, that this request be postponed
until budget time. Uponvvote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Absent:
Conun. Armistead, Gottovi and Chm. Williams
Comm. O'Shields
Comm. Wright
UPDATE ON PROGRESS OF JUDICIAL BUILDING \>LANS
Mr. Herb McKim and Mr. John Sawyer, of Ballard, McKim & Sawyer, Architects,
appeared before the Borad to report on the progress of plans for the proposed Judicial
Building. Mr. McKim presented a schedule calling for a projected completion date of
August 30, 1982.
It was agreed"to ,have, a ,work session with
at 7:30 p.,m. to discuss the, plans' further.,
the Architects on January 24! 1980,
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY'COMMISSIONERS
Comm. O'Shields commented on the questionnaire from the Inter Balanced Growth Board
that the Commissioners were supposed to have received and asked Chm. Williams to send
copies tO,the other Commissioners for response if, they had not already received one.
Comm. Gottovi commented on the Workshop on Finance for County Commissioners to be
held in Chapel Hill on January 22 and 23, and County Manager Cooper reported that he
planned to make reservations for those Commissioners wishing'to attend.
ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT FR0l1 ENERGY COORDINATOR
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to accept the Report from
Mr. Andrew H. Harriss, Jr., Volunteer County Energy Coordinator," as 'information,'~ Upon
vote, the m~~iori carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit Book VII. Page 43.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC
Former Commissioner George Alper commended the Commissioners on the inception of
the night meetings, as he'felt it was a grand idea and that as publicity about the
meetings got out, more people would be interested in the workings of the community
and he thought that in the final analysis it wou~d be a great asset.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - AIRPORT - ADAP-05 (GENERAL AVIATION APRON)
County Manager Cooper explained that this budget amendment was necessary in the
General Aviation Apro~ project to rearrange some presently budgeted funds in the
proper categories to cover FAA mandated work on Exhibit A Property Map and transfer
s~me funds from one engineering account t~ another for payment of fees due on Airport
Layout Plan. I
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Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. O~Shields, approval of the following budget
amendment as requested for the General Aviation Apron Project.
Debit - Acct. *84 575 55, Resident Engineering $ 8,389
Acct. *84 575 70, Paving Contract 700
Acct. *84 575 76, Contingency & Administration 3,974
Credit - Acct. *84 576 51, Preliminary Engineering $ 964
Acct. *84 576 52, Boundary, Survey 610
Acct. *84 577 54, Basic Engineering 11,489
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - AIRPORT - ADAP-05 (GENERAL AVIATION APRON) (CONTINUED)
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottov~ O~Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
DISCUSSION ON CHANGE IN FUEL FLOWAGE FEE FOR AIR WILMINGTON
Comm. Armistead explained the need for changes in the fuel flowage fee charged
to Air Wilmington which had been discussed by the Airport Commission.
INVITATION TO DINNER AND TOUR OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION OFFICE
County Manager Cooper advised the Commissioners that they had been invited to a
tour of the Agricultural Extension Office and also have dinner there prior to the 0
regular Commission meeting on February 4, 1980.
DISCUSSION,ON NCACC DISTRICT'MEETING IN CLINTON
County Manager Cooper reminded the Commissioners of the NCACC District meeting in
Clinton on January 30, 1980,. and reported that he would make travel arrangements for
those Commissioners who wished to attend.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON FLEMINGTON WATER TANKS
Mrs. Daniel Malpass of Flemington appeared before the Board to request information
on when the 55 gallon water barrels would'be delivered to the residents in her area
who were to receive'icthem.
County Manager Cooper responded that the County Engineer was in the process of
determining the locations and delivering the water barrels.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that the meeting be recessed
to Executive Session to discuss legal and' personnel matters. Upon vote, the motion
carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. wright '
Mr. Frank Lewis, Field Director of the NCACC who was visiting in the area, com~
mented on the Growth Policy Questionnaire that Comm. O'Shields had requested re- 0
sponse to earlie~ in the meeting.
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 9:15 o'clock p. m.
Chm. Williams reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 10:00 O~clock p. m.
AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY TO REPRESENT SHERIFF
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to allow the County Attorney
to handle the legal matter between the Sheriff's Department and David G. Griffin.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
CREATION OF COUNTY PLANNING DIRECTOR POSITION
County Manager Cooper presented for the Commissioners' consideration a recommended
budget transfer of $12,600 from the Planning budget, Acct. tll 490 69 into the follow-
ing categories:
Acct. tll 490 02, Salaries
Acct. tll 490 05, FICA
Accjo. #ll',490 06, Group Insuranc,e
Acct. tll 490 07, Retirement
Acct. tll 490 57, Miscellaneous
$10,000
650
150
800
1,000
q Mr. Cooper explained that this would be for the purpose of recruiting and
selecting a County Planning Director.
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Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the County Manager's
recommendation for the budget amendment to recruit and select a County Planning
Director as outlined above. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright
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ADJOURNMENT
Comm. o'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottoy~, t~t the,meeting be ",d~ourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armi,stead, Gottovii 'O'SIUelds' and,Chii!.,..Wtl'l-iams
Coinm. Wright
Chm. Wi,lliams adjourned the meeting at 10:05 o'clock P:,JI\.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. ,'Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1980
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Sessi,on on Monday;
January 21, 1980, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County
Administration Buildi,ng, Wi,lmington, North Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners, Howard L. Armistead, Jr.; Karen E. Gottovi;
Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Vivi,an 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 meeti,ng to order,
Rev. David Stewart of Masonboro Baptist Church offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 7, 1980
Comm. Wright requested permission to abstain from voting on approval of the Minutes
of the Regular Meeting of January 7, 1980, as she was absent from the meeting; however,
she requested the spelling of her name be corrected on Page 532 under "Assembly".
Comm. O'Shields moved,seconded by Comm. Armistead, that the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of January 7, 1980, be approved with the correction in the spelling of Comm.
Wright's name. Upon vote, the motion carri~d as follows:
Voting Aye:
Abstaining:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Wright. (
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Comm. O'Shi,elds re~uested that in the future if
were going to be on thg7R~~Raa that the agenda state
emption had been allowed by the Board in the past.'
requests for property tax exemption
whether or not that type 'of ex-
Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the following Consent
Agenda items were unanimously approved:
BUDGET AMENDMENT - PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Public Schools budget increased by $16,669.17 to account for insurance
proceeds to cover the cost of the fi,re at Gregory School.
REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1979
A copy of the report of the Collector of Revenue through December 31, 1979, as
contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 44.
TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
Tax Abatements and Refunds as contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 45.
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION"- WERTHEIMER BAG COMPANY
Exemption from property tax on Wertheimer Bag Company i,nventory valuation in the
amount of $2,404,613 pursuant to the discovery process allowed in G. S. 105-282.1(c)
as this inventory was imported from India for processing by that campany or sale
to other companies for processing.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - CETA
The following amendment in the CETA budget to pay the Divi,sion of Community
Employment for over reimbursement:
Debit - Acct. t11 350 21, Indirect Costs
Credit - Acct. tll 660 57, Miscellaneous Expense
$1,461. 37
$1,461. 37