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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board