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1980-02-18 Regular Meeting 550 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 1980 SSe ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, February 18, '1980, 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 0' 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. Rev. Calvin Trueblood of Winter Park Pentecostal Holiness Church offered the invocation. o " APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 1980, AND SPECIAL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11, 1980 Comm. Wright pointed out that in the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Feb- ruary 4, 1980, on Page 547 under "PUBLIC HEARING - JUDICIAL BUILDING" the time the public hearing was over had been omitted. Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the Regular Meeting of February 4, 1980, be approved as corrected. motion carried unanimously_ Minutes of the Upon vote, the Comms. Wright and Armistead requested permission to abstain from voting on approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 11, 1980, as they were not present at the meeting. Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to approve 'the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 11; 1980, as presented. Upon vote, the motion car- ried as follows: Voting Aye: Abstaining: Comms. Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams Comms. Armistead and Wright APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Chm. williams reported that item t14 had been deleted from the Consent Agenda. o Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the following Consent Agenda Item were unanimously approved: REPORT OF THE COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH JANUARY 31, 1980 A copy of the Report is contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 49. TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS A copy of the List of Tax Abatements and Refunds approved is contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 50. SALE DATE FOR TAX LIENS As recommended by the Tax Administrator, May 5, 1980, was approved as the date for the sale of tax liens in the following amounts outstanding as of January 31, 1980: New Hanover County City of Wilmington Town of Wrightsville Beach Town of Carolina Beach Town of Kure Beach $616,739.37 278,303.57 27,146.21 39,657.30 6,825.93 RELEASE OF TAXES BARRED AFTER TEN YEARS G. S. 105-378 does not allow forced collection of any taxes after ten years from the date due. Pursuant to that Statute, the Commissioners released the following charges on recommendation of the Tax Administrator: o New Hanover County City of Wilmington Carolina Beach Kure Beach Wrightsville Beach $ 27,651.67 20,193.49 579.02 66.40 782.09 55/ o o '0 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 1980 (CONTINUED) 551 ADDITION OF ROADS IN EASTWIND SUBDIVISION The Resolution '(SR-2) was adopted requesting the addition ,of the the following roads in Eastwind Subdivision to the State Secondary Road System: Eastwind Rd. Camway Dr. Collinwood Ct. Hidden Valley Rd. A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Clerk's Office. APPROVAL OF LOCALIZER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH FAA Localizer License Number DOTFA80S0l2394 for the Federal Aviation Administration to use 6.2 acres of land at the Airport which they considered critical to the operation of the Instrument Landing System's Localizer Facility was approved. A copy of the License is on file in the County Manager's Office. BUDGET TRANSFER - AIRPORT The following budget transfer to transfer funds received on an insurance claim back into the M & R - Building and Grounds Account at the Airport: Debit - Acct. t31 333 04, Miscellaneous Credit - Acct. #31 650 15, M & R - Building & Grounds $ 269.36 $ 269.36 MOSQUITO CONTROL CONTRACT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT As recommended by the Board of Health, the Contract with the State Division of Health Services for Mosquito Control was approved along with the following budget amendment to account for the funds in excess of the amount previously budgeted: Debit - Acct. t44 368 06, Revenue Credit - Acct. t44 594 33, Department Supplies $ 1,834 $ 1,834 MOSQUITO CONTROL/WATER MANAGEMENT CONTRACT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT The Health Department had received $22,110 from the State for the Mosquito Control/ Water Management Contract, and the Commissioners approved the Contract and the following budget amendment as recommended by the Board of Health: Debit - Acct. t44 368 05, Revenue Credit - Acct. t44 593 33, Supplies & Materials $12,068 $12,068 BUDGET AMENDMENT - PUBLIC HEALTH The following amendment was approved in the Public Health budget to account for non-recurring funds forthe expansion of the Home Health Services: Debit - Acct. t44 36817, Revenue Credit - Acct. t44 596 74, Capital Outlay - Equipment $ 1,752 $ 1,752 BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT (ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION) The following amendment was approved in the Animal Control budget to provide additional funds for office forms and Rabies Clinic advertisements; Debit - Acct. t44 575 60, Refunds Credit - Acct. t44 575 12, Printing $ $ 400 400 BUDGET AMENDMENTS - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT The following amendment was approved in the Sheriff's Department budget due to increased gas prices, copying needs and cost of supplies:' Debit - Acct. *11 510 13, Utilities $12,000 Acct. tll 510 54, Insurance & Bonds 8,000 Acct. t11 510 11, Telephone & Postage 1,000 Credit - Acct. *11 510 31, Automotive Supplies $20,000 Acct. *11 510 32, Copying & Duplicating 1,000 , The following amendment was approv~d in the Sheriff's Department budget to purchase ammunition for Department~l use. These funds had been turned in to the County by Cape Fear Technical Institute for Spec. Deputy Page's services as a firearms instructor: Debit - Acct. tll 335 00, Miscellaneous Revenue Credit - Acct. tll 510 33, Supplies & Materials $ $ 338.40 338,40 552 .s-s~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 1980 (CONTINUED) BUDGET AMENDMENTS - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, (,JAIL) The following amendment to provide funds for the remainder of the fiscal year was approved in the Jail budget due to increaswnumber of inmates, cost of hospital bills and other medical expenses: Debit - Acct. tll 520 02, Salaries & Wages Credit - Acct. t11 520 04, Professional Services $ 8,000 $ 8,000 The following amendment was approved in the funds for the balance of this fiscal year. necessary due to increased cost of food and operate the jail: Jail budget to provide adequate These additional funds were other supplies required to Debit - Acct. tll 520 02, Salaries & Wages Credit - Acct. tll 520 33, Supplies & Materials $ 5,000 $ 5,000 o BUDGET AMENDMENT - LIBRARY The following amendment was approved in the Library Budget to account for the Federal Enrichment Grant: Debit - Acct. *11 349 41, Federal Enrichment Grant Credit - Acct. *11 630 74, Capital Outlay - Equipment Acct. *11 630 33, Supplies & Materials Acct. *II 630 34, Books & Materials Acct. *II 630 14, Travel, Meetings & Schools $ 7,456 $ 5,557 $ 1,070 678 151 BUDGET TRANSFER - CAPE FEAR TECH The following amendment was approved in the Cape Fear Technical Institute Budget for installation of air conditioning in school vans and to allocate additional funds needed due to increased fuel costs: Debit - Acct. t6l26, Water & Electricity $ 2,700 Credit - Acct. t6224, Repairs - Motor Vehicles Acct. t6127, Motor Vehicle Operation $ 1,200 $ 1,500 PUBLIC HEARING Notice had been given that a public hearing would be held by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County on Monday, February 18, 1980, at 9:00 a. m. in the Assembly Room of the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, to consider the following: o PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY (5625 MARKET STREET) LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MARKET STREET (U. S. HWY. 17) APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF MARKET STREET AND EASTWOOD ROAD (U. S. HWY, 74) FOR AN AUTO BODY REPAIR OPERATION ~N A B-2 (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) DISTRICT. Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that this Special Use Permit had been considered by the Planning Commission in January, and both the Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval subject to the follow- ing conditions: 1. Plan as submitted and approved with the application for Special Use Permit; and 2. That the Special Use Permit shall comply with the additional require- ments placed on Automobile Body Repair Shops found in Section 72-21 of the County Zoning Ordinance; and 3. That the Special Use Permit shall comply with all other supplemental regulations and requirements imposed by the zoning, ordinance or any other Federal, State, or local ordinance. o Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of or in opposition to 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 p.an of development for New Hanover County. 553 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 1980 (CONTINUED) 553 o o o PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE AN AUTQ BQDY RE);'~IR BUSINESS lCONTrNUED) . " Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that the ppecial 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 (306 BRADLEY DRIVE) LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE TERMINATION OF BRADLEY DRIVE ALONG BOTH SIDES OF A PRIVATE ROAD CONNECTING BRADLEY DRIVE TO CAMP WRIGHT ROAD (CEDAR LANE) FOR A CEMETERY IN AN R-15 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTAL) DISTRICT. Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Com- mission had considered this application for Special Use Permit at its','meeting on January 9, 1980, and recommended conditional approval by. a vote of 7 to 2. Mr. Lilley outlined the conditions recommended, and stated the Planning Staff also recommended approval subject to those conditions. Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this application and the following persons appeared to outline the plans for development and request approval: Mr. David Scott, Attorney for the petitioners Mr. John Coble, petitioner Mrs. Marsha Borneman, petitioner Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to this application, and the following persons appeared before the Board to request denial and presented a petition signed by persons opposing the permit: Mr. James B. Swails, Attorney for neighboring property owners Mr. Don Stegall Mr. Bill McKee Capt. Ryder Mrs. W. W. Kirk Mr. T. G. Johnson Dr. Andy Nassef Mr. Joseph Maleck Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, that the Special Use Permit as requested be denied. Comm. O'Shields'moved that,the request be tabled and placed back on the agenda. The motion did not receive a second. The following vote was cast for Comm. Armistead's moti9n: Voting Aye: Voting Noe: Comms. Armistead and Gottovi Comm. williams Comm. O'Shields moved to table this request until such time as additonal informa- tion could be provided and the Attorneys could get together and discuss it. Comm. Wright commented and moved that since the petitioners had indicated that construction was not planned right away anyway that it would be better to issue a permit for it to 9perate as it had in the past and if they wanted buildings, they would have to come back in the future with specific plans. County Attorney Fox commented. Comm. O'Shields amended his motion to table until'March 10 and that the Planning Staff develop the wording neces~ary to restrict it in the manner discussed and tha~ they come back with more specific details. Comm. O'Shields clarified his motion as follows: To table until the first meeting in March wh:jcch would be Monday, March 10, at 7:00 p. m. to allow the attorneys and the Planning Department'to work out the differences and come back with a more definite proposal and to include the wording necessary to allow the operation to continue as it has in the past. Comm. Gottovi seconded the motion, and upon vote it carried unanimously. BREAK Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 10:25 o'clock a. m. until 10:37 o'clock a.m. : 554 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 1980 (CONTINUED) ssy PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER,A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Staff reported that the Planning Commission had considered the proposed amendment to Section 55-2 of the County Zoning Ordinanc~ at its meeting in January and recommended approval of the amendment as requested by the petitioner by a vote of 5 to 4. Mr. Lilley reported that the Planning Staff had recommended different wording for the amendment. Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this amend- ment, and the following persons appeared to request approval of the wording as re- quested by the petitioner: Mr. John Howard, the petitioner Mr. Eston Brinkley o Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to approve the Planning Staff's wording and adopt the following ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the Zoning Ordinance of New Hanover County, North Carolina Adopted October 6, 1969": Amend Section 55, B-2 Highway Business District, 55-2, Permitted Uses to add item (23) to read as follows: (23) Recreational vehicles, selling, service, renting, storage and related products, provided: 1. No camping or trailer park facilities be provided on the premises; and, 2. All stored recreational vehicles, either customers or inventory, be unoccupied. Section 2. Any ordinance or any part of any ordinance in conflict with this ordinance, to the extent of such conflict, 'is hereby repealed. Section 3. This ordinance is adopted in the interest of public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the inhabitants of the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. Adopted this 18th day of February, 1980. o Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Voting Noe: Comms. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields 'and Wright Chm. Williams FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL - EASTWIND, SECTION III Comm. O'Shields reported that he owned some lots in Eastwind, Section II, but did not own any lots in Section III and requested advice from the County Attorney as to whether or not he should vote on the plat approval. County Attorney Fox advised Comm. O'Shields that he should vote on the plat approval. Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Com~ mission Subdivision Review Committee had approved the final plat of Eastwind Sub- division, Section III on January 28, 1980. Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, the final plat of Eastwind Subdivision, Section III, was unanimously approved. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - HIDDEN VALLEY, SECTION 2 Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Com- mission Subdivision Review Committee had approved the final plat of Hidden Valley, 0 Section 2, on January 28, 1980. He also reported that the developer had been notified of G. S. 39-30 relating to the installation of improvements or posting of surety with the Crerk of Superior Court before lots were sold. Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Chm. Williams, the final plat of Hidden Valley, Section 2, was unanimOUSly approved under the 25-10t provision. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - GREENBRIAR, SECTION 2-A Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Com- mission, Subdivision Review Committee had given final plat approval for Greenbriar, Section 2~A on January 28, 1980. Mr. Oakes also reported that the developer had been notified of, G. S. 39-30 which required installation of all improvements or the posting of surety with the Clerk of Superior Court prior to the sale of lots in the subdivision. 555 ~~~' MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 1980 (CONTINUED) FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - GREENBRIAR, SECTION 2-A (CONTINUED), o o o Comm. O~Shieldsmoved, of Greenbriar, Section 2-A. seconded by Comm. Armistead, to approve the, final plat Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Voting Noe: Comms: Armistead, O'Shi~lds, Wright and Chm. williams Comm. Gottovi Comm. Gottovi suggested that the Subdivision pOlicies and Growth Development policies needed to be discussed again and a decision made as to whether or not the Commission was going to abide by them as it appeared there were no growth policies for the County at this time. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - STONEYBROOK, SECTION 2 The Commissioners had received copies of the memorandum from Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department stating that final approval was given to Stoneybrook, Section 2, at the meeting of the Planning Commission Subdivision Review Committee on January 28, 1980. Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the final plat of Stoneybrook, Section 2, was unanimously approved.' UPDATE ON 201 FACILITIES PLAN FOR NEW HANOVER COUNTY Mr. Henry van Desen and.Co~. Paul Denison, of Henry von Desen and Associates, Consulting Engineers, appeared before the Board at the request of the ,County Manager, to update the Commissioners on the current status of the 201 Facilities Plan for New Hanover County. REPORT ON PROGRESS OF FLEMINGTON WATER SYSTEM Mr. Henry yon Oesen reported on a survey made and the selection of a possible well site for the Flemington water system which would supply water on an interim basis for the next few years. Mr. von Oesen outlined the estimates for',various types of systems that could be used. Chm. Williams moved to 'ask the engineers to continue with the ,2nd system outlined at an estimated cost of $165,000. It was agreed by concensus that the, engineers would pursue that course. FURTHER DISCUSSION ON '201 FACILITIES The following persons offered comments on the 201 Facilities ~lan for New Hanover County: Mr. W. S. Funderburg Mr. Otis Johnson PROPOSAL FOR NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES GRANT FOR MUSEUM Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the Museum's request to submit an application for a National Endowment for the Humanities Grant to bring in consultants to help define an interpretive philosophy and policy for future Museum direction in interpreting the local history was unanimosuly approved. REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM AGENCIES RECEIVING COUNTY FUNDS Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the memorandum to agencies receiving County funds outlining the current requirements for receiving those funds was unanimously approved. REAPPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO USE PROPERTY FOR SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION Comm. Wright moved to authorize the application for renewal of the lease to use 2.07 acres of land owned by the Corps of Engineers for a solid waste transfer station. The motion did not receive a second. LUNCH BREAK Comm. Gottovi moved to recess the meeting for lunch until 1:00. Chm. Williams recessed the,\meeting for lunch from 12:05 o'clock p. m. until 1:04 o'clock p. m. 556 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 1980 (CONTINUED), ..sse:: FUNDING FOR ROOF REPAIRS AT MCS NOBLE SCHOOL Mr. Billy Mason and Mr. Jim Gearhart appeared before the Board to request approval of funding for repairs to the roof of MCS'Noble School. Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve up to $190,679.40 from the unappropriated Fund Balance'to be used for roof ~epairs at MCS Noble School. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. ' REAPPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO USE PROPERTY FOR SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION (CONTINUED) Comm. Gottovi stated that she had no problem with renewal of the lease for the solid waste transfer station but suggested that a committee be formed with represen- tation from each municipality in the County to meet with the County Manager and a County Commissioner to discuss any logistical problems anticipated so they could be worked out before it came to a last minute situation. County Manager Cooper commented and recommended that the committee be formed, but he felt the Board should go ahead and take action to renew the lease as re- quested. o Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to authorize the application to the Corps of Engineers to renew the lease on 2.07 acres of land to be used for a solid waste transfer station. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. SHORT TERM SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL COMMITTEE i Comm. ,Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to authorize the Chairman j to write letters to the mayors of each municipality in the County and ask them to designate an elected official and one staff person to serve on a committee to study short term solid waste disposal. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. DENIAL OF RELEASE OF LISTING PENALTY FOR PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. Chm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, not to release the listing penalty of $1,770.63 for PPG Industries, Inc. as requested. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION ON REQUEST FOR SPECIAL MEETING AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE TO STUDY v REGIONAL SOLUTION TO SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL Mr. Jesse F. Sessions appeared before the Board to present a petition signed by residents of the Castle'Hayne area who were opposed to a landfill site in that area '0 and also to request that they be furnished progress reports from the consultants on a weekly basis. County Manager Cooper agreed to furnish information to the Castle Hayne res- idents as often as possible when reports were received from the consultants. comm. Gottovi proposed the establishment of another committee and moved that the Council of Governments be asked to act as a governmental body to pull the 4 counties in Region "0" together to discuss alternative methods of solid waste dis- posal and find a long-term regional solution to the problem. Comm. Wright requested that the term "governmental body" be changed as she objected to those words in relation to the Council of Governments. Comm. Gottovi agreed to change that term to "coordinating agency". Comm. Armistead seconded the motion and upon vote, it carried unanimously. Mr. Ron Shackelford commented. CONTRACT WITH BALLARD, MCKIM & SAWYER FOR JUDICIAL BUILDING Mr. Herb McKim, of Ballard, McKim & Sawyer, Architects for the Judicial Building, appeared before the Board to update the commissioners on the progress of plans for the building and request approval of the architectural contract!. o Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to approve the Contract with Ballard, McKim and Sawyer and authorize" the Chairman to execute it. Upon vote, the motionccarried as follows: Voting Aye: Voting Noe: Comms. Armistead, Gottovi, and O'Shields comm. Wright and Chm. Williams A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office. S-S 7 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 1980 (CONTINUED) CAPITAL PROJECT ORD~NANCE FOR JUD~C~AL BUILD~NG County Manage~ Cooper explained the propo~ed Capital Project Ordinance for the Construction of the Judicial Building. 557', I Upon motion by Comm. o 'Shields , seconded by Comm. Armistead, the following Project Ordinance for' ~e Construction of the Judical BUilding of New Hanover County was adopted unanimously. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County: WHEREAS, o 1. New Hanover County (County) is engaged in the construction of a Judicial Building which capital project involves the construction or acquisition of a capital asset. 2. County desires to authorize and budget for said "capital project in a project ordinance adopted pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 159-13.2, such ordinance to authorize all appropriations necessary for the completion of said project. NOW, THEREFORE, WITNESSETH THAT: I'. Statute This project ordinance is adopted pursuant to North Carolina General, 159-13.2. 2. The capital project undertaken pursuant to this ordinance is the construction of a ,Judicial Building, which project is herewith athorized. 3. The revenues that will finance said project are: Sales Tax Refunds Courthouse Renovation Project Law Enforcement Center Interest Revenue ,Sharing Law Enforcement Sales Tax Refunds $ 20,000 548,000 75,000 2,781.135 63,865 o Total Revenues $ 3,488,000 4. The following appropriations, necessary for the project, are herewith made from the revenues listed above. Architects Fees (All inclusive) Construction (Include Sales Tax) Contingencies $ 202,000 3,100,000 186,000 Total Expenditures $ 3,488,000 5. This project ordinance shall be entered in the minutes of the Board of Commissioners. Within five days hereof, copies of this ordinance ,shall be filed with the finance and budget offices of New Hanover County, and with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners. Adopted this 18th day of February, 1980. BUDGET TRANSFER - PARKS & RECREATION Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, approval of the following transfer in the Parks & Recreation budget to cover increased development costs at Arrowhead Park' for playground equipment to be used at Ogden School; to cover increase in cost for wire' size that was originally miscalculated for Trask Park; and to provide funds for qutters on the comfort station at Trask Park. 0 Debit ' - Acct. *11 620 71, Capital Outlay - Land $ 21,136.35 Credit Acct. tll 620 73, Capital Outlay - Other Improvements $ 19,586.35 Acct. t86 575 71, Lighting,Contract - Trask $ 1,210.00 Acct. t86 575 75, Comfort Station - Trask $ 340.00 Parks & Recreation Director Steve Stevens appeared before the Board to answer questions on the budget transfer. Upon vote, the budget transfer was unanimously approved. 558 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 1980 (CONTINUED) ,. ~SS~ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARROWHEAD PARK Parks,& Recreatio~ Director Steve Stevens appeared before the Board to explain the necesslty of ~doptlng another resolution authorizing the development of Arrowhead Park to meet requlrements for a grant application. " , County Manager Cooper explained'that he felt th;' engineering work for'lthis project should be done by an outside engineering firm. . Comm. A;mtstead moved, secondeC!'j,Y:',c:omm. 'Gottovi, to approve the following Resolu- tlon Authorlzlng the Development of Arrowhead Park with enough funds included to cover expenses for an outside engineer: WHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 provides for the making of grants by the Heritage Conservation & Recreation Service, Department of Interior of the United States Government to States and to local municipalities in support of Out- door Recreation projects and such funds are available after approval of the appropriate State Agency and the Heritage Conservation & ,Recreation Service; and / 0 WHEREAS, the State is required to insure that there will be no discrimination against any person of any race, color, sex, creed, or political affiliation; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County realizes that recreation facilities are not adequate to meet the minimum recreational needs of the people of New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, it is believed that said Commissioners with the assistance of the general public is now in a position to lend full support to the development of a New Hanover County park. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 'OF NEW HANONVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA: (1) That an application be made to the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, Department of Interior of the U. S. Government through the State of North Carolina for a development grant of $74,850 which represents fifty percent (50%) 'of all cost, $149,700 including preparation, plans, and construction of recreational facilities to be completed in the fiscal yar 1979-80. (2) That the County Manager of New Hanover County be authorized and directed to file such application on behalf of New Hanover County, to provide additional information and to furnish such documents as may be required by the Heritage Con- servation & Recreation Service and the State of North Carolina and to act as the authorized correspondent of New Hanover County. o (3) That the Director, Heritage Conservation & Recreation Service, Department of Interior of the United States Government be, and hereby is assured of full com- pliance by the applicant with the regulations ,promulgated pursuant to Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY MANAGER REAPPOINTMENT OF SAM HICKS, JR. TO PORT, WATERWAY AND BEACH COMMISSION Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Chm. Williams, Mr. Sam Hicks, Jr. was unanimously reappointed to the Port, Waterway and Beach Commission for another three-year term. REAPPOINTMENT OF COMM. GOTTOVI ,TO" BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES Comm. Gottovi reported that her term on the Board of Social Services would expire in June and requested that she be allowed to continue serving on that Board. Upon motion by Comm. Armistead, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, Comm. Gottovi was unanimously reappointed to the Board of Social Services for another three- year term. BUDGET AMENDMENT - SOUTHEASTERN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 0 Upon motion by Comm. Armistead, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, the following budget amendment was unanimously approved to budget funds for repairs at Southeastern "Mental Health Center due to fire damage: Debit - Acct. tll 360 02, Insurance Proceeds - Mental Health Center Credit - Acct. t1l 535 18, Repairs - Mental Health Center $50,000 $50,000 BUDGET AMENDMENT - WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BERM AND DUNE RESTORATION County Manager Cooper explained the request from wrightsville Beach for a commit- ment for funds to be used for berm and dune restoration. Upon motion by Comm. Armistead, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, the following ssq MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 1980 '(CONTINUED) 559 o o o ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY MANAGER (CONTINUED) I BUDGET AMENDMENT - WRIGHTSVILLE,BEACH BERM AND DUNE'RESTORATION :(CONTINUED) budget amendment was unanimously approved to transfer $47;000 to'the Town j of Wrightsville Beach as the County's share of the budget for the berm project: Debit - Acct. t76 575 15, Berm & Dune Erosion Control Credit - Acct. tll 660 93, Contribution to Other Agencies $47,000 $47,000 REJECTION OF BID ON BURSTER, CHECK SIGNER AND DECOLLATOR Upon motion by Comm. Armistead, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, the only bid reF ceived on a burster, check signer and decollator was unanimOUSly rejected as recommended by the Finance Officer. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR 90 DAY EXTENSION ON CAROLINA BEACH LANDFILL SITE Comm. Armistead stated that in view of the possibility that the County ma~1 n9t"h~~e'a landfill site ready to operate by July 1, it may be necessary ,to continue using the present site for a short time and moved, seconded by, Cornm. O'Shields, to apply for a 90-day extension on the permit to use the landf~ll site at Carolina Beach. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Voting Noe: Comms. Armistead, O'Shields and Wright Comm. Gottovi and Chm.' Williams (later changed to Aye.) After further discussion, Comm. Gottovi and Chm. Williams,changed,their votes to "Aye". EXECUTIVE SESSION Cornm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. O~Shields, that the meeting be to Executive Session to discuss litigation matters with the County Attorney. vote, ..the motion carried unanimously. recessed Upon Chm. Williams recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 2:45 O'clock p. m. Chm. Williams reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 2:55 o'clock p:~. RESOLUTION CHANGING AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE FOR 201 GRANT DOCUMENTS , County Manager Cooper explained that he had received a request for 'a resolution changing the name for the authorized signature for the 201 Facilities Grant Documents to the current chairman. Cornm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to adopt a resolution changing the name of the 201 grant documents to that of the current chairman. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously a 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 2:55 o'clock p. m. Respectfully ,submitted, / ~4,1?~ Alyce B. Rusmisell Clerk to the Board MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 10, 1980 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Re9Ulqr session on Mondqy March 10, 1980, at 7:00 o'clock p. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County .. Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present were Commissioners Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Vivia~ S. Wright; George F. Cooper; County Attorney James Rusmisell. No members were absent. Howard L. Armistead, Jr.; Karen E. Gottovi; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County Manager I C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. ! Chm. Williams called the meeting to prder. I Rev. Stephen Barnes of st. Matthews Lutheran Church offered the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING, FEBRUARY 14, 1980 Comm. wright requested that she be allowed to abstain from voting on approval of the Minutes as she was not present at the meeting.