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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-04-08 Regular Meeting 572 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 8, 1980 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 8, 1980, at 7:00 p. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington" North Carolina. (The meeting was changed to Tuesday since Monday, April 7, 1980, was Easter Monday.) Members present were Commissioners Howard L. Armistead, Jra; 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. Chairman Williams called the meeting to order. o Commissioner O'Shields offered the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 10, 1980, AND MARCH 17, 1980 Upon motion by Commissioner Gottovi, seconded by Commissioner Armistead, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 10, 1980, were unanimously approved as presented. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 1979/80 BUDGET HEARINGS Commissioner Wright pointed out that in the Minutes of the Public Hearing on the 1979/80 Budget and Revenue Sharing Budget, the date should be changed to Tuesday, June 12, instead of June 22. Commissioner Wright stated that in the Minutes of the June 13 budget hearing under the discussion of the Cape Fear Tech budget, she thought she had made the motion to reduce Acct. *6111 to $93,680 and the Minutes showed another Commissioner making the motion.' (On listening to the tape, the Clerk determined that both Commissioners had mentioned the reduction, but Commissioner Gottovi was the one that said "SO move", and therefore was the one s:tlown as making the motion.) Commissioner Wright stated that also in reference to the Minutes of the hearing on June 13, her notes showed that she made a motion to approve the Soil & Water Conservation budget request, and the Minutes showed another Commissioner 0 making the motion. (Upon checking the tape, the Clerk could not tell who had made the motion, but the tape did indicate her asking if it was made by Commissioner O'Shields and seconded by Commissioner Armistead, and she had assumed from that remark that they had made the motion since that was also in her notes.) Commissioner Wright also pointed out that in the Minutes of the budget discussion on June 14, under Discussion of Human Services Budgets under Social Services, the motion to approve the Services fortthe Aging request of $13,537 did not show the vote, and her notes showed that it was voted on and that she had voted""no". (Upon checking her notes and the tape, the Clerk determined that Commissioners Q'Shields and Gottovi had voted "aye", Commissioners Wright and Williams had voted "noe", and Commissioner Armistead stated that he would feel more comfortable voting after he got more information on that budget request.) Commissioner Wright moved, seconded by Commissioner Armistead, to approve the Minutes of the 1979/80 Budget Hearings with the changes outlined subject to the Clerk's checking the tapes and being sure of the changes. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Copies of the Budget Minutes are contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 54 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion by Commissioner Gottovi, seconded by Commissioner Armistead, the following'Consent Agenda items were unanimously approved: APPROVAL OF FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR AZALEA FESTIVAL Permission for the Azalea Festival Committee to have a fireworks display at Legion Stadium on the evening of April 10, 1980, and also the firing of three-inch salutes from the riverbank near the USS North Carolina. o REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION FOR TRASK PARK IMPROVEMENTS Time extension of 15 calendar days for bad weather and 9 calendar days due to events over which the contractor had no control which delayed competion of the project, granted to Central Builders, Inc. for Trask Park Improvements. o o o MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 8, 1980 (CONTINUED) 573 INTERIM LEASE 0 N SNOW'S CUT PARK Authorization for the County Manager to execute an interim lease from April 1, 1980, through March 31, 1981, while, the proposed 25-year lease with the Department of the Army was being form~lized and executed by higher authority. , ! AIRPORT MASTER PLANNING GRANT - TERMINAL AREA CONCEPT STUDY Adoption of Resolution accepting FAA Planning Grant Program Project A-37-0084-02 in the amount of $25,326 for the Airport Terminal Area Concept Study and authorization for the execution thereof by the Chairman. Adoption of Resolution accepting'the Grant Agreement with the N. C. Department of Transportation for the State's share of this project from the State Aid to Airports in the amount of $2,664, and authqrization for the Chairman to execute the necessary documents. ' Authorization for the Associates to perform grants:were approved, the funds: Chairman to,e~ecute..the Contract with Talbert, Cox and the Terminal Area~ Concept Study for which the above and the foll~~ing b~dget amendment necessary to budget ." - -., ,~ Revenue Debit - Acct. t31 349 02, Federal Grant Acct. t31 350 02, State Grant Acct. t31 650 97, Transfer from Capital Project Credit - Acct. t31 650 04, Professional Services $ 25,326 2,664 1,407, $ 29,397 Copies of the Resolutions are contai';ed in"Exhibit Book VII, Page 55, and the other documents are on file in the County Manager's Office. BUDGET AMENDMENT - HOSPITAL EXPANSION PROJECT The following budget amendment was approved to disburse payment to the hospital for interest earned on the Certificates of Deposit being held in the Contingency Account: Debit - Acct. t78 329 00, Interest on Investments $16,666.12 Credit - Acct. t78 575 91, Payment to Hospital $16,666.12 ~ BUDGET AMENDMENT - ENGINEERING The following amendment was approved in the Engineering budget to cover additional repairs to the Mental Health Center for damages caused by fire: Debit - Acct. tll 360 01, Insurance Proceeds - Mental Health Credit - Acct. tll 535 18, Repairs - Mental Health Center $75,000. $75,000. BUDGET AMENDMENT - NON-DEPARTMENTAL The following amendment was approved in the Non-Departmental for the last insurance policies for this fiscal year: budget to pay Debit - Acct. tll 301 00, Ad Valorem Taxes Credit - Acct. tll 660 54, Insurance and Bonds $1,442. $1,442. BUDGET AMENDMENT - ADAP-06 - TAXIWAY "B" The following amendment was approved in the ADAP-06 Project to cover increased cost for Amendment No. 1 to the Contract with Talbert, Cox & Associates which was approved on October 2, 1979: Debit - Acct. t85 575 76, Contingency Credit - Acct. t85 757 54, Basic Engineering $ 8,000. $ 8,000. BUDGET AMENDMENT - MUSEUM The following budget amendment was approved for the Museum to cover increased cost of oil ahd to'pay dues 'for the 1980 Southeastern Museum Conference? Debit - Acct. HI 625 45, Contracted $ 550. Acct. HI 625 07, Retirement 590. Acct. HI 625 12, Printing 360. Credit - Acct. HI 625 13, Utilities $1,500. Debit - Acct. tll 625 74, Equipment $ 25. Credit - Acct. HI 625 53, Dues & Subsctiptions $ 25. 574 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 8, 1980 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) BUDGET AMENDMENT - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT The following transfer was approved in the Sheriff~s Department' budget-to cover operational expenses for the remainder of this fiscal year: ,...._" Debit Credit - ' Acct. - Acct. Acct. #11 335 00, *11 510 14, *11 510 02, Miscellaneous Revenue Travel, Meetings & Schools Salaries & Wages $ ll,961.16' $ 2,107.29 9,853.87 AWARD FOR ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM- SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Only one bid was received for the Alarm Monitoring System for the Sheriff's Department and the bid was awarded to that company, Carolina Security 0 Patrol, Inc. in the amount of $8,450. INCREASED GRANT OFFER FOR USER CHARGE/INDUSTRIAL COST RECOVERY SYSTEM Authorization was granted for the Chairman to execute the Grant Amendment increasing the EPA Grant for preparation of the User Charge/Industrial Cost ~i"covery System: by $5,700 making the total, offer $92,'077:' PUBLIC HEARING - NAMING OF MASONBORO'SOUND ROAD Notice had been'giyen that the New Hanover Board of County Commissioners, in accordance with N. C. General Statue 153A-240, would hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 8, 1980, in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, to consider the naming of N. C. Secondary Road 1515 in Masonnoro Township as'Masonboro Sound Road. Planning Director Bill Farris gave the background leading up to this request for the naming of Masonboro Sound Road. Upon motion by Commissioner O'Shields, seconded by Commissioner Gottovi, the following Ordinance was unanimously adopted: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA: COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER: BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS o IN THE MATTER OF NAMING OF NORTH CAROLINA SECONDARY ROAD 1515 ORDINANCE In appearing to the Board of County Commissioners of New 'Hanover County that consideration has been given to the naming of North Carolina Secondary Road 1515 running from North Carolina Secondary Road 1492 (Masonboro Loop Road) east, south and west approximately 13,094.4 feet to the intersection of North Carolina Secondary Road 1492 (Masonboro Loop Road), and it further appearing that a public hearing was held on the 8th day of April, 1980, at which time all persons were heard on the question of whether or not the naming would be in the public interest, and it further appearing that notice of said hearing was transmitted to all adjacent property owners, published in a local newspaper, and prominently posted in at least three (3) locations along said road, and the Board of County Commissioners is of the opinion that said public road in New Hanover County should be named and the naming of same is in the public interest, the description of which is delineated on the attached exhibit. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED AND DECREED that the above described road is hereby named Masonboro Sound Road. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this ordinance be filed in the office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, and that notice of this action taken by the Board of County Commissioners be transmitted to the postmaster having jurisdiction over the road, the North Carolina Board of Transportation and to any city within five (5) miles of said road in accordance with N. C. General Statute 153A-240. o This the 8th day of April, 1980. Mr. Martin Willard presented a petition signed by residents along Masonboro Sound Road and thanked the Commissioners for their action. A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and recorded is contained in Exhibit Book VII, Page 55..., o o o MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 8, 1980 (CONTINUED) 575 PUBLIC HEARING Notice had been given that a public hearing would be held by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County on Tu~sday, April 8, 1980, at 7:00 p. m. i~ the Assembly Room of the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, to consider the following: , , 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 LAND FOR A CEMENTERY IN AN R-15 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT. This matter had been continued from the meeting of March 10, 1980, at the request of the petitioners. Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that as a result of, the meeting on March 10, he had reviewed the cemetery plans with the County , Attorney and they had determined that the property that was deeded to Oleander Memorial Gardens prior to::the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance for this particular area of~the County were a non-conforming use and exempt from the Special Use Permit requirements. Mr. Lilley distributed a draft of suggested language submitted by the attorney for the neighbors opposing this permit to be used in the Special Use Permit for the area in which the permit was required. Mr. Lilley reported that the staff had recommended approval with the following conditions, and the planning Commission had recommended approval with these conditions at its meeting on January 9, 1980. ..c,....- ,1. Well separation of at least 100 horizontal feet between any potable water system and any burial vault. 2. Minimum of 12 inches vertical separation between the seasonal'high water table and any vault. 3. That any problem associated with erosion, drainage, or other physical attributes be abated promptly to avoid public health nuisances, problems, or hazards. Final abatement shall be inspected and approved by the Health Department. 4. Plan as submitted and approved with the application for Special Use Permit; and 5. 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. Mr. David Scott, Attorney for the petitioners commented on changes they were going to make in the plans. Mr. Randolph Coble answered questions from the Board. Mr. James C. Fox, County Attorney commented. Mr. James B. Swails, Attorney for the opposing parties commented. Commissioner Gottovi moved, seconded by Commissioner Armistead to deny the Special Use Permit and that the Attorneys and cemetery owners work on this problem and bring it back in six months, After further discussion, Commissioner Gottovi withdrew her motion. After the Commission'" had considered the following four items and found them to be fact, (a) that the use would not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved; (b) that ,the use met all required conditions and specifications; (c) that the use would not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or the use was a public necessity; and (d) that the location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved, would be in harmony with'the area in which it was ,to ,be located and in general conformity 'with the plan of d~velopment'for New 'Hanover 576 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 8, 1980 (CONTINUED) CEMENTARY SPECIAL USE PERMIT (CONTINUED) County, Commissioner Gottovi conditions... nl~hiA'nQ moved, seconded by Commissioner , that this Special Use Permit be issued based on the following 1. The burial or interment of bodies shall be entirely below the natural, unaltered level of ground in accordance with regulations as to dept imposed by authorities having jurisdiction thereof. 2. No buildings shall be placed within the special area covered by the special use permit other than tool sheds, shelters and offices as now existing within the Oleander Memorial Gardens as of February 1, 1980. 3. That this be designated a "Memorial Garden" with ground level markers only. 4. Well separation of at least 100 horizontal feet between any potable water system and any burial vault. 5. Minimum of 12 inches vertical separation between the, seasonal high water table and any vault. 6. That any problem associated with erosion, drainage, or other physical attributes be abated promptly to avoid public health nuisances, problems, or hazards. Final abatement shall be inspected and approved by the Health Department. 7. Plan as submitted and approved with the application for Special Use Permit; and 8. That the Special Use Permit shall comply with all other supplemental regulations and requirements imposed by the Zoning Ordiance or any other Federal, State or local ordinance. o Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. BREAK Chairman. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 8:15 o'clock p. m. until 8:25 o'clock p. m. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY 0 (106'> GORDON ROAD) LOCATED ON THE SOUTHS IDE OF GORDON ROAD APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF GORDON ROAD AND CASTLE HAYNE ROAD (U. S. HWY. 117) FOR A SHEET METAL FABRICATING SHOP FOR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING IN A B-2 (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) DISTRICT. Mr. Charles Lilley of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Staff recommended approval of this Special Use Permit with certain conditions, and the Planning Commission recommended approval at its meeting on March 5 based on the following conditions: 1. Fencing of an impermeable nature to a m~n~rnum height of 7 feet places as indicated on the plan, except the southern property line; 2. Plan as submitted and approved with the application for Special Use Permit; and 3. That the Special Use Permit shall comply with all other supplemental, rregulations and requirements imposed by the Zoning Ordinance or any other federal, state or local ordinance. Chairman 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; 0 (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, Commissioner o'Shields moved, seconded by Commissioner Wriqht , that this Special Use Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Upon vote the motion carried unanimously. ' - '0 o o , ". MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 8, 1980 577 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERM~T TO USE PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 21. 63 ACRES) LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF LORRAINE DRIVE AND SILVER LAKE ROAD FOR A PAIlK IN AN R-IO (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT. Chairman Williams asked, if there was' anyone present to oppose this request, and no one app~ared. I 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 o~ safety if located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submit~ed and approved; (b) that the use met all required conditions and specifications; I (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, w~uld be 1n harmony w1th the area in which it was to be in general conformity w1th the plan of development for N~w Hanover County, Commissioner Armistead move~, sec~nded by Commissioner n'~hip'ds , that this Special Use Perm1t be 1ssued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Upon vote t~e motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 2.48 ACRES) LOCATED ON BOTH THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF CAROLINA BEACH ROAD ( U. S. Hm. 421) AND ABUTTING THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AT SNOW'S CUT FOR A PARK IN AN R-15 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT. Chairman :Williams asked if there waS anyone present to oppose this request, and no one appeared. After the Commission had considered the following four items and found them to be fact, (a) that the use would not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved; (b) that the use met all required conditions and specifications; (c) that the use would not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or the use was a public necessity; and (d) that the location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as sUbmitted and approved, would be in harmony with the area in which it was to be located and in general, conformity with the plan of development for New Hanover County, Commissioner O'Shie1ds moved, seconded by Commissioner 'Armistead . that this special Use permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Upon vote the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION ON BURTON STEEL COMPANY OPERATION ON OAKLEY ROAD Mr. C. G. Kerr, a resident of Oakley Road, ~egarding problems concerning the operations of Road which was a residential area. appeared before the Commissioners , , Burton Steel Company on Oakley Ii Mr. Kerr gave the background on events leading up to this action and presented pictures to the Board of the firms operations. Chairman Williams commented on her visit to the site. County Attorney Fox commented on the legal options. Mr. John Maye, commented on the findings of the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Mr. Kerr was advised to appear before the Board of Equalization and Review if the residents wished to request tax relief in this matter. I I DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR GERMAN BEER CONCESsiON AT PINEY WOODS 'FESTIVAL I Upon motion by Commissioner O'Shield~, seconded by Commissioner Wright, the Lower Cape Fear Council for the Arts requ~st to include a German beer concession as part of the International Food exhibit~ during the Piney Woods Festival at Hugh MacRae Park on Labor Day weekend was ,unanimoUSlY denied. 578, MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 8, 1980 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CAROL;I:NA POWER & LI,GHT COlWANY , ~SEMENT ACROSs COUNTRY FARM PROPERTY Upon motion by Commissioner Armistead, seconded by Commissioner O'Shields, the request from Carolina Power & Light Company for an easement across Country Farm Property for the appraised price of $6,930 was unanimously approved. DATE SET FOR WORK SESSION WITH HENRY VON OESEN & ASSOCIATES & DISCUSSION OF FLEMINGTON SYSTEM Mr. Henry von Cesen and Col. Paul S. Denison, of Henry von Desen & A~sociates, Consulting Engineers, appeared before the Board to explain and assure the Commissioners' understanding and desires to proceed with the suggested procedures for a County Water and Sewer Program and outlined possible funding sources. Mr. von Oesen reported on the status of the Flemington Water System. o Mr. Walter Yates commented. Col. Denison commented. It was agreed to have a work session with Henry von Oesen & Associates on Thursday, April 17, 1980, at 1:00 p. m. to discuss these matters further. BUDGET AMENDMENT .,. GOVERNING BODY Commissioner O'Shields moved, seconded by Commissioner Gottovi, to approve the following amendment in the Governing Body budget to provide sufficient funds for travel through June 30, 1980: Debit - Acct. tll 445 61, Contingencies Credit - Acct. tll 410 14, Travel, Meetings &'School $2,000. $2,000. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Voting Noe: REMOVAL OF TRASH Commissioner Armistead, Gottovi, Commissioner Wright CONTAINERS FROM WILMINGTON BEACH O'Shields and Chairman Williams Upon motion by Commissioner O'Shields, seconded by Chairman Williams, the County Engineer's recommendation that the contract with Trash Removal Services for the containers as Wilmington Beach be cancelled due to numerous complaints received'was unanimously approved. o ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COUNTY MANAGER AND GENERAL PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON FREE TRADE ,ZONE Commissioner Gottovi ,requested information on the current status of the possibility of a IIf:r:ee trade" zone location in New Hanover County. DISCUSSION ON NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK Chairman Williams commented on the request received to recognize volunteers and stated that the week of April 20 - 26 had been designated as National Volunteer Week. Commissioner Gottovi moved, seconded by Commissioner Armistead, to adopt a Resolution in appreciation of volunteers. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION ON BALANCED GROWTH DESIGNATION Upon motion by Commissioner O'Shields, seconded by Commissioner Armistead, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted requestiti~ Statewide Balanced Growth Center Designation: JOINT RESOLUTION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, THE CITY OF' WILMINGTON, AND THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR STATEWIDE CENTER DESIGNATION UNDER THE NORTH CAROLINA BALANCED GROWTH POLICY o WHEREAS, North Carolina's Balanced Growth Policy offers local governments who are interested in promoting orderly growth the opportunity to apply for one of six growth center classifications; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County, and the , icipalities located therein, have expressed a positive attitude towards growth and a sincere interest and willing~ess t~ pursue orderly growth by such means as the adoption of Policies !~ o o o MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 8, 1980' (CONTINUED) 579 ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, ~OUNTY MANAGER I\ND GENERAL 'P!l8LIC 't CONTINUED) for G~owth and Development; and WHEREAS, the area's commitment to orderly growth is further demon- , strated by the preparation of plans for the expansion of water and sewer , facilities, the presence of the Committee of 100 (an industrial development promotion organization) and the Chamber of Commerce, the formation of the Few Hanover County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority in 1977 by the Board of County Commissioners for the purpose of providing I assistance with regard to the issuance of industrial ,revenue bonds, and toe investment of administrative, technical, and financial resources towards ~ro- moting the community for industrial and commercial activities; and I WHEREAS, the Wilmington area urban cluster plays a significant role ' in the development of the State as a major trade center, a tourist center, a governmental center, and as a cultural and entertainment center. Now therefore be it RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILMINGTON, AND THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA, AS FOLLOWS: THAT the Chairman of the Wilmington-New Hanover Planning Commission be and is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to file 'an application, in accordance with North Carolina's Balanced Growth Policy, requesting the designation of "statewide Center" for the urban cluster comprised of Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach and portions of New Hanover County. The Chairman of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners was duly authorized to sign the foregoing resolution at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners held on the ~ day of March, 1980. INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR AIRSHOW DURING AZALEA FESTIVAL Mr. Peter Fense1, President of the Azalea Festival Committee, appeared to request assistance in problems relating to insurance for the airshow during the Azalea Festival. Commissioner Armistead moved to share the cost with the Azalea Festival Committee and pay half the premium. Commissioner Wright moved that the premium be paid by the County and that it be deducted from the Azalea Festival appropriation for next year's budget. The motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner O'Shie1ds seconded vote, it carried as follows: Commissioner Armistead's motion and upon Voting Aye: Voting Noe: Commissioners Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shie1ds and Chairman Williams Commissioner Wright The motion'for approval was amended to Contingencies to Contributions - Other authorize the transfer of $625 Agencies, to cover the funds. from' j AUTHORIZATION FOR WILMINGTON SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION TO OPERATE CONCESSIONS AT TRASK PARK , ,I Mr. Jin Wishon was present to answer questions on the request of the Wl1mlngton Softball Association. I Upon motion by Commissioner Armistead, seconded by Commissioner Gottovi, the request of the Wilmington Softball Association to operate a concession stand at Trask Park during softball games was unanimously approved. ADDITIONAL POSITION APPROVED IN REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE Mrs. Lois LeRay appeared before the Board to request an additional Deputy I, Trainee for the Register of Deeds Office to replace a CETA employee in the vital records section for the balance of this fiscal year. Commissioner Gottovi moved, seconded by Commissioner Wright, to approve a Deputy 1 Trainee position in the vital records section of the Register of, Deeds Office and that the funds be transferred from either Contingencies or salary funds. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. 580 M1NUTES OF REGULAR MEET1NG, APRIL 8, 1980 (CONTINUED) ADDITIONAL"ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COUNTY t4ANAGER AND GENERAL PUBLIC (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF PLANNING BUDGET Upon motion by Commissioner Armistead, seconded by Commissioner O'Shie1ds, the following budget for the position of County Planning Director - Grade 76 and Secretary, Planning Department - Grade 61 was unanimously approved: Debit - Acct. #11 490 02, Salaries & Wages $ 4,450 Credit - Acct. #11 490 14, Travel, Meetings & Schools $ 750 Acct. #11 490 33, Supplies 500' Acct. #11 490 74, Capital Outlay, Equipment 2,500 Acct. #11 49057, Miscellaneous 500 Acct. #11 490 10, Auto Allowance 200 o DISCUSSION ON CHARGING LANDFILL USERS The Commissioners had been furnished copies of a letter from the Corps of Engineers concerning the charging of users of the landfill which was leased from the Corps of Engineers. Commissioner O'Shie1ds moved, seconded by Commissioner Wright, to continue operating the landfill on the same basis for charges and fees that it has been operated on. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Voting Noe: Commissioners Armistead, O'Shie1ds, Wright and Chairman'lVilliams Commissioner Gottovi CO~~NT ON SERVICE DISTRICTS County Manager Cooper asked if the Commissioners would be interested in having Mr. Jake Wicker of the Institute of Government attend the next meeting and discuss service districts. It was agreed by concensus to invite Mr. Wicker to the next meeting, COMMISSIONER O'SHIELDS COMMENT FOR THE RECORD Commissioner O'Shie1ds stated for the record that in most cases New Hanover County had always enjoyed a very fine working relationship with the Corps of Engineers and he would like for that to continue. o COMMENT ON FLEMINGTON WATER SYSTEM Mrs. Eva Yates requested clarification on the placement of the water lines in the F1emington Water System and was advised that the placement had not yet been finalized. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Gottovi moved, seconded by Commissioner Armistead, that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session to discuss committee appointments. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. Chairman Williams recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 10:25 o'clock p.m. Chairman Williams reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 10:35 o'clock p.m. APPOINTMENT OF JOHNNIE PARKER TO BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES Commissioner Gottovi moved, seconded by Commissioner Armistead, that Mr. Johnnie Parker be appointed to fill out the remainder of the term of Mr, Derick Davis on the Board of Social Services. Upon vote, the motion, carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF WILSON, LOFTON AND EICHENBERG TO NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE Commissioner Gottovi moved, seconded by Commissioner Armistead, that the following be appointed to the Nursing Home Advisory Committee: Mrs. Kathryn Wilson Mrs. Helyn Lofton Mrs. Marsha Eichenberg o Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Wright moved, seconded by Commissioner O'Shie1ds, that the meeting be adjourned. Commissioner Wright left the meeting at,10:37 o'clock p. m. o o o MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 8, 1980 (CONTINUED) PPOINTMENT OF COUNTY MANAGER'COOPER TO LOWER CAPE FEAR WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY A Commissioner Gottovi moved, seconded by Chairman Williams, that ~ounty Manager Felix Cooper be appointed to the Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Author1ty. Upon i vote, the motion carried as follows: , O'Shie1ds and Chairman Williams 581 Voting Aye: Absent: Commissioners Armistead, IGottovi, Commissioner Wright ADJOURNMENT (CONTINUED) Chairman Williams adjourned the meeting at 10:39 o'clock p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~ .6 '/?A41m~ Alyce B. Rusmise11 Clerk to the Board MINUTES OF SPECJAL MEETING, APRIL 17, 1980 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on Thursday, April 17, 1980, at 1:00 o'clock p. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina, for the following purposes: ~ . - '" ,) 1. To meet with representatives of Henry von Oesen & Associates, Consulting Engineers, for a work session and to take any action necessary on a proposed County Water and Sewer Program. 2. To meet with representatives of Ballard, McKim & Sawyer, Architects, for a work session and to take any action necessary concerning plans for the proposed judicial facilities. Members present were Commissioners, Howard L. Armistead, Jr.; Karen E. Gottovii Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County Mannager George F. Cooper; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. Commissioner Vivian S. Wright was absent. Chairman Williams called the meeting to order. DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED COUNTY WATER AND SEWER PROGRAM Mr. Henry von Oesen and Col. Paul S. Denison, of Henry von Oesen & Associates, Consulting Engineers, appeared before the Board to explain their proposal for a county-wide water and sewer system. They outlined their proposed work schedule and funding sources. Commissioner O'Shields moved, seconded by Commissioner Gottovi, that the County proceed with_whatever steps are necessary with the engineers for the undertaking of Projects 1 and 2 as outlined by Henry von Oesen & Associates to bring them to a successful conclusion and endorse the entire program as outlined. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows: Voting Aye: Absent: Commissioner Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chairman williams Commissioner Wright DISCUSSION ON FLEMINGTON WATER SYSTEM Mr. Henry von Oesen updated the Commissioners on the status of the plans for the Flemington Water System and reported that they were ready to advertise for bids on construction of the system. BREAK Chairman Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 2:18 o'clock p. m. until 2:34 o'clock p. m. DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED JUDICIAL FACILITIES Mr. Herb McKim, Mr. Bob Sawyer and Mr. John Sawyer, of Ballard, McKim & Sawyer, Architects, appeared before the Board and presented two proposed plans for the Judicial Building and answered questions from the Board.