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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-03-17 Regular Meeting 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. .6~~ o o o , -! MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 17, 1980 (CONTINUED) 569 CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 - ADAP-06 Change Order No. 2 to the Contract with Dickerson, Inc. for the ADAP-06 Project at the Airport which changed the size of the mineral aggregate specified in the , Contract and reduced the contract by $1,925. The following budget amendment was also approved to reduce the contract amount: Debit - Acct. t85 575 70, Paving Contract - Dickerson, Inc. Credit - Acct. t85 575 76, ADAP-06 Contingencies $ 1,925 $ 1,925 ADDITION OF ROADS TO STATE SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM The Resolution (SR-2) requesting the addition of the following streets in Long Leaf Acres Subdivision to the State Secondary Road System: Elisha Dr., Sabra Dr., Oakland Dr., Long Leaf Dr.', Dallas Dr., Ginger Rd., Hillman Rd. and Rosin Ct. A copy'<;>f, the Resolution is on file in the Clerk's Office. BUDGET TRANSFER - TAX DEPARTMENT The following budget transfer was approved for the Tax Department due to unforeseen refunds for this fiscal year: Debit - Acct. tll 450 10, Auto Allowance Credit - Acct. tll 450 60, Tax Payments & Refunds $ 1,000 $ 1,000 BUDGET TRANSFER - CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE The following transfer was approved in the Cape Fear Tech budget for'additional supplies, repairs and alterations necessary before June 30, 1980, and for legal expenses incurred from Due Process hearings and reviewing sale requirements of vessels: Debit - Acct. t223 6126 28, Water & Electricity $16,000 Credit - Acct. t223 6113 28, Supplies & Materials $ 1,000 Acct. t223 6223 28, Repairs - Facilities $ 3;000 Acct. t223 9151 97, Building Alterations and Additions $10,000 Acct. t223 7149 20, Other Expenses - Legal $ 2,000 INTRODUCTION OF NEW DIRECTOR OF COMMITTEE OF 100 Chm. Williams introducted Mr. Ralph Godwin, the new director of the Committee of 100. PUBLIC HEARING - EXPENDITURE OF SECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND BOND FUNDS Mr. Garland Garrett, Jr., Board of Transportation member, and Mr. T. W. Funderburk, Division Engineer, appeared before the Board to present the Division of Highways recommendation for secondary road and bond fund expenditures. Mr. Garrett asked for public comments, and the following perso~commented: Mr. John Maye, a resident of Dixon Acres Mr. Jesse Jones, a resident of Dixon Acres .. ii Comm. O'Shields moved to accept the Department of Transportation's recommeJdation tl which was to grade, drain, and stabilize SR 1351, Railroad Rd. from U. S. t17 to the dead end - 0.8 Mi. for the sum of $30,000 and to hold the balance of $6,747 in the coffers to see what could transpire with the people in Dixon Acres, and in 'case tl recommendation could not come about because of Right-of-way acquisition that the part of recommendation t2 dealing with widening SR-2048, Gordon Rd. be taken care of first. Comm. O'Shields amended his motion, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that the Depart- ment of Transportation's recommendation #1 be accepted which was to grade, drain, and stabilize SR-135l, Railroad Rd., from U. S. 17 to the dead end - 0.8 Mi. for the sum of $30,000; and that if the right-of-way could not be acquired, the DOT Board member would report back to the Board with alternate suggestions. Upon vote, the motion carried\unanimously. A copy of the DOT recommendation is contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 53. I DISCUSSION ON ~DFILL ACCESS ROAD I Transportat~on Board member Garland qarrett reported that he would try to get some access road funds to help with paving a road to a landfill site if it becomes necessary. Rev. Whitted of the Rock Hill Road area commented on their roads. 57.0 .f7'd MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 1980 (CONTINUED) BREAK Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for, a break from 10:00 o'clock a. m. until 10:10 o'clock a. m. BALANCED GROWTH POLICY - GROWTH CENTER DESIGNATION Planning Director Bill Farris and Mike Hargett of the Planning Department appeared before the Board to explain the Balanced Growth Policy and give the Planning staff's recommendation as to which classification the Commissioners wished to request for New Hanover County's Growth Center Designation. Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, to request the Planning Department to draw up the application request for a Statewide Growth Center 0 Designation. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION WITH CASTLE HAYNE RESIDENTS Mrs. Alice Gonzalez appeared before the Board to reiterate the Castle Hayne residents' opposition to any of the 4 remaining sites being considered and stated that they will fight vehemently against any landfill site in that area. The Commissioners commented. Rev. Whitted commented. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS UPDATE ON FLEMINGTON WATER TANK SITUATION Comm. Gottovi requested an update on the delivery of water tanks to families in the Flemington area and was informed by County Manager Cooper that the attorneys had agreed upon a letter to be signed by residents rece~v~ng in- dividual water drums but the signed letters had not yet been delivered to the Manager's office. FOLLOW UP ON BOARD OF HEALTH SOLID WASTE MEETING Comm. Gottovi requested the County Manager to follow up with the Board of Health on the solid waste meeting they were supposed to be planning. UPDATE ON OLEANDER MEMORIAL GARDENS PROBLEM Comm. Gottovi requested an update on construction of a lawn crypt at Oleander 0 Memorial Gardens as she was under the impression that they were not to con- tinue construction until the Special Use Permit had been acted on by the Board. County Attorney Fox reported that the portions of the property used for cemetery purposes prior to the Zoning Ordinance adoption would be a non- conforming, use and use for cemetery purposes would be permitted. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON TRASH CONTAINERS Rev. Whitted commented on the possibility of locating trash containers in various parts of New Hanover County such as other counties have and was in- formed that it was not considered a good idea for this CoUnty. PRESS RELEASE DISTRIBUTED BY COASTAL ALLIANCE FOR A SAFE ENVIRONMENT Mr. Ron Shackelford presented the members of the Board with a copy of a press release given out by CASE and commented on alternatives to land- fills for soli~ waste disposal. DISCUSSION ON WORK SESSION WITH CONSULTING ENGINEERS Mr. William S. Funderburg asked whether or not the work session with Henry von Oesen and Associates would be in Executive Session and was informed that it would be conducted in open session a BREAK Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break at 11:15 o'clock a. m. o COMM. WRIGHT LEFT'AT 11:15 O'CLOCK A. M. AND WAS ABSENT 'FOR THE REST OF THE MEETING. Chm. Williams reconvened the meeting at 11:29 olclock a. m. WORK SESSION WITH HENRY VON OESEN & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS Mr. Henry von Desen and Mr. Robbie Benson, of Henry van Desen & Associates, Consulting Engineers, appeared before the Board to discuss their proposed program for a sewer system and water system for New Hanover County. j1/ o o o MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 1980 (CONTINUED) 571 WORK SESSION WITH HENRY VON OESEN & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS (CONTINUED) Mr. Robert Sawyer, Mayor of Wrightsville Beach, and Mr. Hugh Perry, Town Clerk were also present to discuss and answer questions on the interest of Wrightsville Beach in ,the project. Mr. von Oesen outlined the program costs and possible sources for funding, and recommended that the County retain a hydrologist to identify sources and amoun~~ of water in the County. Planning Director Bill Farris commented. Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. recommendation on retaining a hydrologist. follows: Gottovi, to accept Mr. von Oesen's Upon vote, the motion carried as Voting Aye: Absent: Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams Comm. Wright Mr. Robert Sawyer, Mayor of Wrightsville Beach, commented. PROPOSED PLAN FOR FLEMINGTON WATER SYSTEM Mr. Henry von Oesen and Mr. Robbie Benson of Henry von Oesen & Associates presented to the Commissioners a proposed plan for a water system for Flemington and requested approval of the plan from the Board and permission to send the plan to the State for approval. ' Comm. Gottovi moved to accept the proposal and send it forward to the appropriate agencies. Comm. Gottovi amended her motion, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that the proposal should be reviewed by the County Engineer and upon his approval, he could authorize the engineers to send it forward to the Department of Human Resources and other ap- propriate agencies for approval. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:' Voting Aye: Absent: Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams Comm. Wright POSTPONEMENT OF COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to postpone committee appointments to the nex~ meeting. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Absent: Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams Comm. Wright ADJOURNMENT Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the meeting be ad- journed. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Absent: 'Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams Comm. Wright Chm. Williams adjourned the meeting at 12:32 o'clock p. m. Respectfully submitted, / ~ j3,!?t<a>><<<<l/! Alyce B. Rusmisell Clerk to the Board