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1980-03-10 Regular Meeting 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. 560 MINUTES OF REGULAR I1EET~NG, MARCH 10, 1980 (CONTINUED) .s-c,c> APPROVAL OF MINUTES; SPECIAL MEETING, FEBRUARY 14, 1980 (CONTINUED), It was agreed, that Comm. Wright be allowed to' abstain. Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 14, 1980, were approved as presented by the following vote: Voting Aye: Abstaining: Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams , Comm. Wright APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 18, 1980 0 Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 18, 1980, were unanimously approved as presented. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA County Manager Cooper reported that an amendment to the Museum budget had been inadvertently omitted from the Consent Agenda. The Commissioners have received copies of the amendment, and it was agreed to include it in the Consent Agenda. Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the following items included in the Consent Agenda were unanimously approved: CHANGE OF DATE FOR FIRST MEETING' IN APRIL The date for the first meeting in April was changed to Tuesday, April 8, 1980, because April "was Easter Monday and a County holiday. ADDITION, OF ROADS TO STATE SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM SR-2 Resolutions requested by the DOT Division of Highways were adopted request- ing the addition of the following streets to the State Secondary Road ',system: 58th St. and Marquerite Dr. - (Div. File t412-N) Mallard St. Ext., Widgen Dr., pin Tail Ct. and Gadwall Ct.:- (Div. File t413-N) Copies of the Resolutions are on file in the Clerk's Office. ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS ON BURSTER, CHECK SIGNER & DECOLLATOR FOR DATA PROCESSING Bids were received from Clyde Rudd and Associates in the amount of $5,788 and from National Cash Register in the amount of $5,995 on a burster, check 0 signer and decollators for the Data Processing Department. The bid was awarded to National Cash Register in the amount of $5,995 on recommendation from the Finance Officer. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO FAA SERVICE CONTRACT An amendment to Utility Contract No. DOT-FA77S0-l0720 with the FAA deleting the janitorial services for their facilities at the Airport. DEED TO CITY OF WILMINGTON FOR COUNTY'S INTEREST IN PROPERTY AT 510 S.' 8th STREET:, Authorized the Chairman to execute a Deed to the City of Wilmington for the County's interest in property located at 510 S. 8th Street to be used for re- location and rehabilitation of a dwelling located at 813 Grace Street. BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR REPAYMENT OF EDA GRANT FUNDS WHICH WERE DISALLOWED The following budget amendment was approved to repay EDA grant funds which were disallowed in the construction of the water and sewer system at the Airport: Debit - Acct. t31 349 01, Airport ADAP - OL'Project Credit - Acct. t80 575 37, Water & Sewer - Misc. Exp. $ 8,547.00 , $ 8',547.0<n BUDGET TRANSFER - BUILDING & GROUNDS The following transfer was approved in the Building & Grounds budget to cover expenses due to unforeseen OSHA requirements to bring equipment up to compliance and to replace one Yazoo mower: Debit - Acct. tll 535 15, M & R - Building & Grounds Credit - Acct. tll 535 16, M & R - Equipment $ 600.00 $ 600.00 o BUDGET TRANSFERS - GARAGE The following transfer in the Garage budget to cover telephone and postage costs for the balance of this fiscal year: Debit - Acct. tll 555 15, M & R - Building & Grounds Acct. tll 555 17, M & R - Autos & Trucks Acct. tll 555 33, Departmental Supplies Credit - Acct. tll 555 11, Telephone & Postage $ 250.00 $ 250.00 $ 200.00 $ 700.00 ..I ' 5&,,1 561 MINUTES OF ~GULAR MEET;I:NG, MARCH 10, 1980 (CONTINUED) BUDGET TRANSFER,,,. ,GARAGE ,,(CONTINUED),' The following transfer in the Garage budget, to cover the cost of hiring a I ' ," general utility man to pump gas and wash cars at the garage: Debit - Acct. tll 540 02, salaries,l Wages Credit - Acct. tll 555 02, Salaries & Wages $ 3,000 $ 3,000 The following transfer in the Garage budget to cover the cost of several vehicles that were not disposed of as planned at budget time: Debit - Acct. *11 555 10, Auto Allowance $ 50. D ~- " ' Acct. *11 555 12, Printing $ 300. Acct. *11 555 32, Copying $ 100. Credit - Acct. *11 555 31, Automotive Supplies $ 450. BUDGET TRANSFERS - HEALTH DEPARTMENT The following amendment to the Health Department budget far additional, revenue to support 100% of a TB nurse instead'of 75% for 12 pay periods: Debit - Acct. t44 368 07, Revenue (+) $ 1,695. Credit - Acct. t44 590 02, lSalaries & Wages $ 1,458. Acct. t44 590 05, FICA $ 90. Acct. t44 590 07, Retirement $ ll4. Acct. t44 590 06, Blue Cross/Blue Shield $ 33. The following amendment in the Health Department,budget to cover additional premium due to a recent audit of clinic visits: Debit Acct. t44 590 02, Salaries Credit - Acct. t44 590 54, Insurance & Bonds $ 9,690 $ 9,690 The following transfer in the Animal Control budget to cover additional funds needed for the remainder of the year: o Debit - Acct. t44 575 33, Supplies & Materials Credit - Acct. t44 575 11, Telephone & Postage, Acct. t44 575 45, Contracted Services, $ 900. $ 500. $, 400. BUDGET TRANSFER - DATA PROCESSING The following amendment in the Data Processing payments on computer for fiscal year 1979/80: budget to set up initial three Debit - Acct. tll 441 45, Contracted Services Credit - Acct. tll 441 16, M & R - Equipment Acct. tll 441 74, Capital OUtlay Acct. tll 441 90, Transfer to Debt Service $10,776. $ 2,700. $ 741. 27 $ 7,334.73 BUDGET TRANSFER - FINANCE The following transfer in the Finance Department budget to reallocate funds to needed areas for ,the balance of this fiscal year and to purchase a fire- proof safe for Certificates of Deposits and other valuables: Debit - Acct. tll 440 02, Salaries & Wages $ 3,800.00 Credit - Acct. *11 440 12, Printing $ 1,000.00 Acct. *11 440 27, Advertising $ 500.00 Acct. *11 440 33, Supplies & Materials $ 1,500.00 Acct. *11 440 74, Capital Outlay $ 800.00 o BUDGET TRANSFER - DEBT', SERVICE The following transfer in the Debt Service budget to correctly set up the trans- action involving the land lease with the Hospital on the purchase of property east of the Hospital: Debit - Acct. *11 660 71, Capital'Outlay - Land Credit - Acct. t11 663 90, Transferlto Debt Service:i" Revenue Debit - Acct. t21 397 11, Transfer I from General , Credit - Acct. t21 525 86, Interest:on Land Lease Acct. t21 575 87, Principal on Land Lease $ 9,000 $ 9,000 $ 9,000 $ 3,848 $ 5,152 562 s,~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 10, 1980 (CONTINUED) BUDGET TRANSFERS - DEBT SERVICE (CONTINUED) The following transfer ,in' the Debt Se;rv1ce: budget, to' set uP initial' payments ,on computer system for fiscaf'year '1979/80: ".. - -<" ,. -' .-- Debit Credit - Acct. t21 397 11, Transfer from General Fund'; Acct. t21 575 84, Payment on Computer - Interest Acct. t21 575 85, Payment on Computer - Principal' $ 7,334.73 $ 1,442.09 $ 5,892.64 BUDGET AMENDMENT - LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER - PHASE II The following amendment in the Law Enforcement Center - Phase II Capital Project to cover Change Order tE-8 to provide a cabinet for Type "B" en- 'closures: Debit - Acct. t77 575 80, LEC - Contingencies Credit - Acct. t77 575 72, Electrical Contractor "$ 194.02 "$ 194.02 o HOSPITAL CHANGE ORDERS AND BUDGET AMENDMENT Tne following amendment in the Hospital Capital Project Ordinance to cover a list of change orders in the expansion program: Debit - Acct. t78 575 76, Contingencies Credit - Acct. t78 575 70, General Contract $10,801.00 $10,801. 00 AUDIT CONTRACTS The Contracts with Lowrimore, Warwick & Company to perform the audits for fiscal year 1979/80 were approved and the Chairman authorized to execute the acceptance letter. Copies,of the contracts and acceptance letter are on file in the County Manager's Office. RELEASE OF LIABILITY FOR USAF THUNDERBIRDS The U. S. A. F. was released from liability for damages to Airport property during the Thunderbird performance for the Azalea Festival. CONTRACT FOR FUEL SPILL PREVENTION PLAN The Chairman was authorized to execute ,a "contract with Talbert, Cox and Associates for preparation of the fuel spill prevention plan at the Airport. o COASTAL AREA MANAGEMENT ACT GRANT APPLICATION FOR PLANNING Application for funds in the amount of $7,500 under the N. C. Coastal Area Management Act to be used to purchase equipment capable of rapid acreage measurements from maps, site plans, subdivision plats, etc. BIDS ON TRASK PARK EQUIPMENT The following bids were received on bleachers and team benches for Trask Park: Stadiums Unlimited Cunningham Assoc. Wartham School Equipment Baker & Associates $ 5,460.00 $5~,436. 00 Co.$ 7,182.28 $ 6,032.00 The bid was awarded to Stadiums Unlimited in the amount of $5,460 because of their price and stated delivery date of April 10, 1980. APPROVAL OF MUSEUM GRANT APPLICATIONS Approval of submission of Museum's application to the Institute of Museum Services for funds in the amount of $35,000 to further the educational and curatorial programs and to assist in paying for long-range planning. No additional County funds were required. Approval of the Museum's application to the N. C. Humanities Committee for a 0 National Endowment for the Humanities grant in the amount of $5,000 for a photo exhibition scheduled to coincide with the RiverFest celebration in October. The local match transfer from the Museum salary account was approved: BUDGET AMENDMENTS - MUSEUM The following amendments were approved in the Museum budget to cover cost of group insurance for temporary employee: Debit - Acct. tll 625 10, Auto Credit - Acct. tll 625 06, Group Insurance $ 187.00 $ 187.00 5".3 o o o MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 10, 1980 (cQNTINUED) 563 BUDGET AMENDMENTS - MUSEUM (CONTINUED) The following amendment was approved in the Museum budget to cover cost of some equipment that must now be purchased from the supplies and materials account: I Debit - Acct. tll'625 74, Equipment Credit - Acct. tll 625 33, Supplies & Materials $ 800.00 $ 800.00 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 RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT. Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Comm. Wright, the petitioner's request that this public hearing be continued until April 8, 1980, at 7,00 p. m. was unanimously approved. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES FROM R-15 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIIIL) DISTRICT TO 0 & I "(OFFICE & INSTITUTIONAL) DISTRICT: (A) PROPERTIES FRONTING ON PINE GROVE DRIVE BEGINNING,APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF PINE GROVE DRIVE AND OLEANDER DRIVE AND EXTENDING NORTH- WESTWARD APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET. (B) PROPERTIES FRONTING ON BOTH SIDES OF FORTY-SEVENTH STREET BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY 280 FEET NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF FORTY-SEVENTH STREET AND OLEANDER DRIVE AND EXTENDING NORTHWARD APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET TO PEACHTREE AVENUE. Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Staff reported that the Planning Commission had considered the initial request for rezoning in this area at its meeting on January 9, 1980. The staff felt that rezoning a larger area would more accurately classify the existing land use and offer a transitional buffer between Oleander Drive and the residential neighborhood. and recommended rezoning the proposed parcels. The Planning Commission considered this request at its meeting on February 6 and recommended approval. I Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning request and no one appeared. Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Wright, the rezoning was ap- proved and the Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the Zoning Map of Zoning Area t9B of New Hanover County, North Carolina, Adopted July 1, 1972." was unanimously adopted. A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in Zoning Ordinance Book I, Section t9B, Page 37. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF OLD WRIGHTSBORO ROAD (SR 1319) APPROXIMATELY .6 MILES SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF OLD WRIGHTSBORO ROAD AND NORTH KERR AVENUE FOR A CHURCH IN AN AR (AIRPORT RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Com- mission had considered this request at its meeting on February 6, 1980. Mr. Lilley reported that the Airport Manager reported that church construction in this ar~a would normally be avoided. The Planning Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval subject to the following conditions: :\ I 1. If the building is to exceed 43.8' above mean sea level, the sponsors must file a notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration_,of Objects that May Affect the Navigable Airspace with the FAA as required by Part 77 of the Federal Aviation Regulations; and in no case Should any portion of the building exceed a height of 114' above mean sea level. 2. Plan as submitted and approved with the application for Special Use Permits; and 3. That the Special Use Permit shall comply with all other supplemental reg- ulations and requirements imposed by the Zoning Ordinance or any other Federal, State or local ordinance. Chm. Williams asked if there Wa$ anyone and one of the members of Mt. Holly Baptist pre$ent to $peak in favor of this request Church appeared to request approval, ; No one appeared in opposition. 5.64 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 10, 1980 (CONTINUED) S~y PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF OLD WRIGHTSBORO ROAD (SR 1319) FOR A CHURCH IN AN AR DISTRICT (CONTINUED) After the Commissionehad 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. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. 0' Shields, that the Special Use, permi t " be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. o PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 23. Chm. Williams asked if there was anyone present to speak on this matter, and no one appeared. Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Comm. Armistead~ the following Amend- ment to the County Zoning Ordinance was unanimously adopted: AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ADOPTED OCTOBER 6, 1969. THE, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY DOTH ORDAIN: Section 1. That the Zoning Ordinance of the County of New Hanover adopted October 6, 1969, as amended, be, and the same is hereby further amended as follows: Amend Section 23, Definitions, to add item 23-58: Recreational Vehicle - a vehicular type unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use, which either has its own motive power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle. The basic entities are: travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper and motor home. o 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. COMMENTS FROM CONCERNED CITIZENS OF PLEASURE ISLAND CONCERNING LANDFILL Mayor S. L. Doty of Kure Beach and concerned citizens of the Pleasure Island area appeared before the Board to discuss matters pertaining to the Landfill located in the southern part of the County. Mrs. Grace Austin, Chairman of ' the Concerned Citizens of pleasure Island, read into the record the following Resolution which had been adopted by that group: WHEREAS, on July ,1, 1979, the New Hanove" County Boa):'d 0;1; COIl1jl\i,ssi,oners, with the consent of the U. S. Government, re-opened the ,County Landfill site on Pleasure Island for the period of one year, and, WHEREAS, the operation of the Landfill ,has steadily generated p):'oblems which have 'created hardships on the residential, business and ):'ecpeational areas of Pleasure Island, and, o WHEREAS, it is the general consensus of the citizens ,of this Island that' the County Landfill is detrimental to the general welfare of all of its communities, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Concerned Citizens of Pleasure Island, representing the majority of the residents, that they firmly oppose the'grant of any extension which would enable this Landfill to endanger the well-being of the people any longer than the original, closing date of June 30, 1980. Mayor Doty read the following Resolution adopted by the Town of Kure Beach, , ~ "'- 5'(,5 o o o I'" ,.-..;;, MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 10, 1980 (CONTINUED) 565 l COMMENTS FROM CONCERNED CITIZENS OF PLEASURE ISLAND CONCERNING LANDFILL" (CONTINUED) WHEREAS, in June 1979" the Board of Commissioners of, New Hanover County, North Carolina sought and received permission from the U. S. Government to re-open the County Landfill on Dow Road immediately adjoining the corporat$: limits of the Town Carolina Beach, and, WHEREAS, the operation of that County Landfill was to be and is limited to the twelve month period from July 1, 1979 to June 30, 1980, and, WHEREAS, the operation of said Landfill along with the attendant heavy vehicle traffic, bird visitation, litter and other related problems detract from the image of Kure Beach and Pleasure Island, adversly, resulting in serious potential damage to the area's tourist industry, and WHEREAS, it is the widespread feeling of Kure Beach and Pleasure Island's citizens that, the County Landfill is an unwanted and unwelcome activity, not compatible with the overwhelmingly residental and recreational' nature of the Pleasure Island area; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Kure Beach, North Carolina that the Council representing the citizens of the Town, does hereby go on record as being opposed to any extension or other action by any organization or body which would result in the continued operation of the New Hanover County Landfill on Dow Road past the date of June 30, 1980; and, furthermore, THAT THE COUNCIL urges and expects the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners to proceed with all deliberate speed to address the immediate, as well as long range, problems of solid waste transportation and disposal in a responsible, comprehensive manner. The following persons commented further: Comm. O'Shields Comm. Wright' Comm. Gottovi Mr. Dick Levers Mrs. Grace Austin Mayor Doty Mr. Ted Sampley Mr. Ed Thomas of Post, Buckley, Schuh and Jernigan, Solid Waste Consultants, commented on the status of the engineering study being conducted by his firm. BREAK Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 8:05 o'clock p. m. until 8:25 o'clock p. m. ACCEPTANCE OF LEAA GRANT FOR MEDICAL/DISEASE FACILITIES Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Chm. Williams, to accept the offer for LEAA Grant U4-180-E09-C062 titled "Medical/Disease Facilities" ,in the amount'of $11;1,346 plus a local match of $918 and the following budget amendment to account for t~e funds: Debit - Acct. tll 349 03, Fed. Govt. Grant - Medical Acct. tll 350 03, State Govt. Grant - Medical Acct. tll 445 61, Contingencies Credit - Acct. t11 520 74, Equipment Acct. tll 520 33, Supplies $16,5ll $ 917 $ 918 $15,300 $ 3,046 Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. PRIVATE SALE OF TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTY - 1402 WOOSTER STREET Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to allow the property located at 1402 Wooster Street to be sold back to the prior owner, Mrs. Allie G. Brewington, through a private sale as permitted under G. S. 105-376(c) for the'total cost of $1,697.83 plus $15 for preparation of the Deed. Upon vote, the motion carried un- animously. AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL POLICY Comm. Armistead moved, 'seconded by Comm. O'Shields",that the Personnel Policy be amended by deleting the following paragraph from Article I, Sec. 2 tgl since the County no longer has CETA employees: 566 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 10, 1980 (CONTINUED) AMENDMENT TO PERSONNEL POLICY (CONTINUED) "temporary employees who work., or are scheduled to work, a minimum of 360 hours in a consecutive 12 week period (75%) are also subject to: Article VII as it applies to permanent employees with the exception that annual leave is accrued at the base rate regardless of length of service; and Article IX, Sections 1, 2, and 4." Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. FUNDING FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE County Manager Cooper explained his recommendations for providing funds to the rescue squads to hire 2 full time EMTs each to man ambulances during the days and to handle non-emergency transports. o The following persons commented: Comm. Armistead Mr. Louis Walker, New Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad Mr. Ray Stanford, Ogden Volunteer Rescue Squad Mr. Al Schomp Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to amend the budget to provide the funds requested in the amount of $23,552 for 'each squad to hire 2 full time EMTs each to man ambulances to handle the non-emergency transports and hospital transports referred by the City of Wilmington through June 30, 1980, and temporarily hold off on hiring a full time employee to direct an Emergency Medical Services Department. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovii O'Shields, Wright and ChID. Williams Comm. Armistead ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY MANAGER REQUEST FOR PRIORITIZATION OF PROGRAMS FOR COUNTY AGENCIES Comm. Gottovi reported on information she had received during the NACo Leg- islative Conference in Washington on cutbacks in Federal funds and suggested that each County Department that received a major portion of Federal funds prioritize its programs. o County Manager Cooper agreed to request the Boards to the various agencies to prioritize their programs. AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST EPA DISMISSAL OF LAWSUIT Chm. Williams commented on information brought back from Washington by Comm. Gottovi concerning the EPA lawsuit against the County and requested that the Board authorize a letter to be written to EPA asking that the lawsuit brought against this County by EPA be dropped. Mr. Ron Shackelford commented. Chm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that a letter be written to EPA asking that they drop the lawsuit with copies of the letter being sent to NACo, the State of N. C. and both our State and Federal Represen~ tatives, Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. ,DATE SET FOR WORK SESSION WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM HENRY VON OESEN & ASSOCIATES County Manager Cooper reported that representatives from Henry von Oesen & Associates had requested a work session with the Commissioners on their proposal for a water and sewer system. It was agreed to place it as the last item on the agenda for the meeting of March 17. o APPROVAL OF REVENUE BONDS FOR FEDERAL PAPER BOARD COMPANY, INC. county'Attor~ey Fox stated that Mr. Seymour Alper, Chairman of the New Hanover County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority had asked him to advise the Board 'of the Authority's adoption of a resolution ex- pressing its intention to issue revenue bonds and authorizing the execution and delivery of an inducement agreement pertaining to the financing of an industrial project for Federal Paper Board Company, Inc. Mr. Fox delivered copies of the resolutions and the inducement agreement to the Board, and a discussion of the project took place. \ 5&1 o o o 567 MINUTES OJ:' REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 10, 1980 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF REVENUE BONDS FOR FEDERAL PAPER BOARD COMPANY, INC. (CONTINUED)' i . . Commissioner Karen E. Gottovi introduced the following resolution which was read at length:, I WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has created a political suo- division and,body corporate and politic of the State of North Carolina knoJn as "The New Hanover County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Findncing Authority" (the "Authority") :',al~d I WHEREAS, the Authority is authorized under the 'Industrial ,and Pollution Control Facilities Financing Act, Chapter 159C of the General Statutes of N6rth Carolina (the "Act"), to issue revenue bonds for the purpose, among others,1 of paying all or any part of the cost of any industrial project for industry; to acquire" construct, improve and equip' any such proj ect; and to make and ;1 execute~financing agreements, 'security documents and other contracts and i~- struments necessary or convenient in the exercise of such powers; and i WHEREAS, the Authority has determined to issue its revenue bonds to pJy all or a portion of the costs of an expansion of the folding carton manufadt- ing plant of Federal Paper Board Company, Inc. in Wilmington (the "Project); and WHEREAS, the Authority intends to file an application for approval of the Project with the Secretary of the ,Department of Commerce (the "Department"). as required by the Act; and I WHEREAS, the Department has, by regulation, provided that no application for approval of a project will be officially received until the governing body of the county from which the application is made has; by resolution, approved in principle the proposed project and a certified copy of such resolution has been provided to the Department; and ' WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to approve the Project in principles: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of New Hanover, as follows: (1) The Project is hereby approved in principle. (2) The Clerk of the Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized and directed to provide a certified copy of this resolution to the Department. (3) This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. Commissioner Karen E. Gottovi moved the passage of the foregoing resolution and Commissioner Howard L. Armistead, Jr. seconded the motion, and the resolution was passed by the following vote. Voting Ayes: Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields, Wright and Chm. williams Voting Noe: None ADDITIONAL ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC REQUEST FOR UPDATE ON LANDFILL SITES BEING CONSIDERED Mrs. Susan Blalock, a representative of residents in Castle Hayne, appeared before the Board to request an information update on sites being considered " , for use as a landfill. County Manager Cooper invited Mrs. to feel free to come by his office I Blalock or call or any other interested citizens for information whenever they wished. EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. Wright moved, seconded by commJ O'Shields, to recess the meeting to Executive Session for personnel matters and to dis6uss contractual matters with the County Engineer and solid waste consultants. Upon vote, :the motion carried unanimously. Chm. Williams recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 9:52 o'clock p. m. Chm. Williams reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 10:40 o'clock p. m. 568 ,.r~p MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 10, 1980 (CONTINUED) BUDGET AMENDMENT - SOLID WASTE CONTRACT Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to transfer $6200 from Contingencies, Acct. tll 445 61, to Professional Services, Acct. tll 540 04, in the Engineering budget to increase the contract with Post, Buckley, Schuh, & Jernigan, to allow them to furnish the County 4 landfill site, suggestions in- stead of 3. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimOUSly. ChID. Williams adjourned the meeting at 10:41 o'clock p. m. ~,6,j{~ o Respectfully submitted, Alyce B. Rusmisell Clerk to the Board MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 17, 1980 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, March 17, 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 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'cto order. Rev. Bob Nanney of Ogden Community Advent Church offered the invocation. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Comm. Armistead pointed out that the time needed to be set for the Board of Equalization and Review meeting which was the first item on the consent agenda, and it was agreed that the meeting should be set for 7:00 p. m. o Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the following Consent Agenda items were unanimously approved: 1980 BOARD OFEPUAL~ATIOR AND REVIEW MEETING In accordance with G. S. 105-322, the 1980 meeting of the Board of Equalization and Review was scheduled for 7:00 p. m. on Monday, April 28, 1980. APPROVAL OF REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH FEBRUARY 2,1', ,1980' A copy of the Report is contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 51. APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS A copy of the list of Tax Abatements and Refunds is contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 52. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS FOR ELECTRIC SERVICES WHEREAS, it is unwieldy and' time consuming to seek out all members of the Board of Commissioners to validate each ministerial act, IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED,that the 9hairman, New Hanover County Board 0 -'Qf'- Coririni_~~ioners . is, authorized and + empo~er'ed to execute alll con-sracts' on _ ~ behalf of New Hanover County with Carolina Power & Light Company for electric service to any and all facilities owned or operated by the County. ""- ADOPTED by the Board of Commissioners this ~ day of March, 1980. ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS ON RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT The following two bids were received for radio equipment for the Sheriff's Department: Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. General Electric Company $ 3,750 $ 3,065 The bid was awarded to Motorola as recommended by Sheritt Radewicz, because the unit bid by GE did not meet the specifications.