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ADJOURNMENT
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Morgan, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously_
Chm. Williams adjourned the meeting at 10:25 o'clock p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER ll, 1980
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on Thursday,
September 11, 1980, at 9:30 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.Gottovij
Janet S. Morgan; Claud 0' Shields, Jr.; Chairman Ellen C. williams; County Manager
George F. Cooper; County Attorney James C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B.
Rusmisell. No members were absent.
Chm. Williams called the meeting to order and stated that the Special Meeting
had been called to discuss possible land acquisition and legal matters in Executive
Session.
COMMENTS ON LANDFILL ISSUE
Col. Robert S. Milner commented on the manner in which the landfill issues had
been handled.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Armistead, that the meeting be recessed
to Executive Session to discuss land acquisition and attorney/client matters. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 9:37 o'clock a. m.
Chm. Williams reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 11:02 o'clock a. m.
SCHEDULING OF PRESS CONFERENCE
Comm. O'Shields moved, secorided by Comm. Armistead, to set up a press conference
this afternoon at 4:00 p. m. to announce the actions of the Board. Upon vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Armistead moved, . seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Williams adjourned the meeting at 11:03 o'clock a. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 15, 1980
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of commibsioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
September 15, 1980, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County
Administration Building, Wilmington, Northl Carolina.
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Member present were Commissioriers How~d L. Armistead, Jr.; Karen E. Gottovij
Janet S. Morgan; Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County Manager
George F. Cooper; Attorney J. O. Taylor, Jr. of the County Attorney's Office; and
Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. No members were absent.
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ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
Chm. Williams called the meeting to order.
In the absence of a minister to give the invocation, the meeting was opened
with the Lord's Prayer.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
SEPTEMBER 11, 1980
Upon motion by Comm. Gottovi, seconded by Comm. Armistead,
Regular Meeting of September 2, 1980, were unanimously approved
REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 2, 1980, AND SPECIAL MEETING,
the Minutes of the
as presented.
Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the Minutes of
the Regular Meeting of September 11, 1980, were unanimously approved as presented.
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion by Comm. Armistead, seconded by Chm. Williams, the following
Consent Agenda items were unanimously approved:
APPROVAL OF REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH AUGUST 31, 1980
A copy of the Report of the Collector of Revenue through August 31, 1980,
as approved is contained in Exhibit Book VIII, Page 13.
APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
A list of the Tax Abatements and Refunds as approved is contained in Exhibit
Book VIII, Page 14.
FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR JAYCEE FAIR
Authorization for New Hanover County Jaycees to conduct fireworks dis-
plays at the Jaycee Fair on October 6 and October 8, 1980. A copy of
the insurance certificate was furnished to the Commissioners.
AWARD OF BID FOR MALATHION FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The following bids were received for Malathion for the Health Department:
AG-Mark, Inc.
wm. F. Strickhouser Company
$7,163.65
$7,392.00
The bid was awarded to the low bidder, AG-Mark, Inc. in the amount of
$7,163.65.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 TO RENTAL CONTRACT WITH FAA
Supplemental Agreement No.2, Utility Contract No. DOT-FA77S0-l0720, amend-
ing the Contract, with the Federal Aviation Administration for office space
at the Airport.
AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH G. R. BANDY & ASSOCIATES FOR AIRPARK STUDY
At the meeting on July 7, 1980, the Commissioners authorized the renego-
tiation of the Contract with G. R. Bandy & Associates for the Industrial'
Airpark Study at the Airport to provide for a cash match in place of the
in-kind services that were originally to be performed by the Wilmington/
New Hanover Planning Department. The County Manager was authorized to
execute the renegotiated Contract and the following budget amendment trans-
ferring the additional funds was approved:
Debit - Acct. t31 299 00, Unappropriated Fund Balance
Credit - Acct. t31 650 04, Professional Services
$7,600.
$7,600.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - HUMAN RELATIONS
The following amendment to the Human Relations budget was approved to ac-
count for the EEOC Grant funds to implement the Fair Employment Programs
for the County:
Credit Revenue Acct. HI 349 05 $30,784 0
Credit - Acct. tll 425 02, Salaries & Wages $19,814
Acct. HI 425 04, Professional Services 2,000
Acct. HI 425 05, FICA 1,215
Acct. HI 425 06, Group Insurance 630
Acct. HI 425 07, Retirement 1,585
Acct. HI 425 10, Auto Allowance 525
Acct. HI 425 11, Telephone & Postage 750
Acct. HI 425 12, Printing, Copying & Duplicating 893
Acct. HI 425 14, Travel, Meeting & Schools 1,425
Acct. Ul 425 33, Supplies & Materials 750
Acct. HI 425 53, Dues & Subscriptions 900
Acct. Ul 425 54, Insurance & Bonds 297
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED), :
BUDGET AMENDMENTS - PUBLIC ASSISTAN8E
The following amendment in the Public Assistance Budgets to conform with the
State's budget figures and authoriz~tion for the Chairman to sign 'the State
form:
Debit - Acct. *41 350 10, Title XX & CWS Day Care (Reg.) $66,135
Acct. *41 350 12, Family Planning (Purchase) 1,900
Acct. *41 350 14, Programs Staff & Admin. 9,823
Acct. *41 350 16, Title XX & WIN Day Car (100%) 22,701
Acct. *41 350 25, In-Home State (Chore, Homaker) 6,010
Credit - Acct. *41 329 03, State AFDC Fund 12,064
Acct. *41 350 24, State Day Care 13 ,970
Acct. *41 354 00, Title XX Providers (prior Mos.) 1,600
Debit - Acct. *41 609 61, Contingency for Title XX $ 61.15
Acct. *41 610 10, Title XX & CWS Day Care (Reg.) 72,268.00
Acct. *41 610 12, Purchased Services - Fam. Plan 1,500.00
Acct. *41 610 16, Title XX & WIN Day Care (100%) 22,701. 00
Acct. *41 610 21, Service to the Blind 2,017.00
Credit - Acct. *41 609 57, Misca Expense (Spec. Needs) 61.15
Acct. *41 610 18, In-Home State (Chore) 3,981.00
Acct. *41 610 19, State Day Care 13,970.00
RELEASE OF TAX LISTING PENALTIES - THOMASON AND WHILDEN
The Commissioners had been furnished copies of correspondence between the Tax
Administrator and the following two taxpayers requesting release of listing pen-
alties assessed to them for late listing of 1980 taxes:
1. Dan R. Thomason
2. G. J. Whilden
$423.71
63.26
Tax Administrator Larry Powell appeared before the Board to answer' questions
on the two requests.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields to release the penalty for
Dan R. Thomason in the amount of $423.71. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Comm. Armistead moved to waive the penalty for G. J. Whilden in the amount of
$63.26.
Comm. O'Shields moved to deny the release of penalty for G. J. Whilden. The
motion died for lack of a second.
Chm. Williams seconded Comm. Armistead's motion to release the penalty and upon
vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, Morgan and Chm. Williams
Comm. O'Shields
FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL - HENLEIGH HILLS, SECTION 1 (25-Lot PROVISION)
Planning Director Dexter Hayes introduced Mr. Ken Silliman of the Planning
Staff who was going to be doing the subdivision work for that department. Mr;
Silliman reported that the final plat of Henleigh Hills, Section 1, was granted
conditional final approval at the Subdivision Review Committee meeting on August 25,
subject to compliance with G. S. 39-30 which provided for the installation of im-
provements or the posting of surety with the Clerk of Superior Court prior to the
sale of lots in the subdivision.
Comm. Gottovi moved that the County receive a copy of the receipt from the
Clerk of Superior Court to assure that she had a copy of the surety bond in her
possession before the plot plan was approved. The motion died for lack of a second.
Attorney Taylor commented.
Comm. O'Shields moved to approve the final plat. The motion died for lack of
a second.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Cokm. Morgan, to approve Henleigh Hills, Section
1, with the provision that the Superior ~ourtClerk be notified that Henleigh Hills,
Section 1, falls under G. S. 39-30 and that she is to enforce it. Upon vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
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FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVAL - TALL TREE, SECTION 1 (25-LOT PROVISION)
Mr. Ken Silliman of the Planning Staff reported that the Subdivision Review
Committee had recommended conditional approval of this subdivision at its meeting
on August 25, subject to the developer's compliance with G. S. 39-30 which required
the installation of improvements or the posting of surety with the Clerk of , Superior
Court prior to the sale of lots in the subdivision.
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to approve the final plat
of Tall Tree Subdivision, Section 1. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, Morgan, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Gottovi
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - BAR HAROUR ESTATES
Mr. Ken Silliman of the Planning Staff reported that the Subdivision Review
Committee had recommended conditional final approval of this plat at its meeting
on August 25 and the developer had complied with the conditions.
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Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the final plat
of Bar Harbour Estates was unanimously approved.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - FIGURE EIGHT ISLAND, SECTION 19 - BLOCK A
Mr. Ken Silliman of the Planning Staff reported that the Subdivision Review
Committee had considered this plat at its meeting on August 25 and recommended
conditional approval and that the developer had complied with the conditions.
Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Armistead, the final plat
of Figure Eight Island, Section 19 - Block A ~as unanimously approved.
BREAK
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 9:56 o'clock a. m. until
10:10 o'clock a. m.
POSITION RECLASSIFICATION, ADDITION OF POSITION AND BUDGET AMENDMENT - PARKS AND
RECREATION
Mr. Mike waters, Director of Parks and Recreation, appeared before the Board
to explain his request for changes in staffing and work programming in the Parks
and Recreation Department,
County Manager Cooper recommended approval of his requests.
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Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to approve the following
changes in staffing and work programming in the Parks and Recreation Department
along with the transfer of $7,275 from Contingencies to Salaries and Wages to
cover the additional costs involved:
1. Reclassify position number 03 from Park Foreman, Code 241, Range 60,
to Landscape Supervisor, Code to be assigned, Range 60.
2. Addition of new position of Light Equipment Operator, code to be assigned,
Range 56.
3. Change in work program to delay work on Castle Hayne Park and divert
those funds to upgrade equipment and facilities at Hugh MacRae Park.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES - FOOD STAMP SECURITY
At the meeting of August 18 and September 2, 1980, the Commissioners had
considered an agreement for providing ~ecurity for food stamps at the Department
of Social Services and while in transit to and from the bank or other depository.
Action of this agreement had been tabled pending receipt of additional informa-
tion on the necessity of such service. The Commissioners had been furnished 0
copies of correspondence from the Director of Social Services which explained,
in part, the necessity for this service.
Chm. Williams moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to approve the Agreement
and authorize execution by the County Manager. Upon vote, the motion carried
as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. williams
Comm. Armistead and Morgan
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, COUNTY MANAGER AND GENERAL PUBLIC
FUNDING FOR OAR NEIGHBORHOOD JUSTICE PROGRAM
Mr. J. R. Fullwood, Chairman of the Offender Aid and Restoration Board of
Directors; Board Members Meares Harriss, Jr. and H. G. Grohman; and MSa
Barbara Graham, OAR Director, and Mr. Jerry Powell, Director of the Neighbor-
hood Justice Program, appeared before the Commissioners to request match
monies in the amount of $9,500 to enable OAR to utilize $38,000 in LEAA funds.
They explained that this program would provide services to New Hanover County
citizens in dispute mediation, victim assistance and restitution verification.
They also quaranteed that they had no intention of coming to the county for
funding of the Neighborhood Justice Program during the spring of 1981.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Chm.'Williams, to approve a budget amendment
transferring $9,500 from Contingencies to Contributions- Other Agencies to
fund this program as requested. Upon vote, the motion, carried unanimously.
CHANGE ORDERS - LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION CAPITAL PROJECT
The Commissioners were given copies of a list of items requested by the Library
Building Committee for inclusion in the Library Construction Project.
Comm. Armistead moved to postpone these items to the next meeting as it was
another example of a last minute request from the Library group that the
Commissioners were expected to read, understand and approve, that this had
been discussed two or three times with them and they had not changed their
policy on it. The motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Bill Faris of Jefferies & Faris, Architects for the Library Construction
Project, and Mr. Franklyn Parkinson of the Library Building Committee appeared
before the Board to answer questions on the requests.
Comm. Gottovi made a substitute motion, seconded by Comm. O' Shields , to approve
the following items under A. "Contingency Items - Required for Completion" as
requested and~postpone Item B. "Additional Items of Top Priority" and Item C.
"Additional Items Considered Highly Desirable if Funds Are Available until
the October 6" meeting:
1. Provide electrical Service to entrance and exit gates ------(+) $4,076.00
2. Correct defects in existing second floor slab to level
slab for installation of new carpet and vinyl tile
(allowance) ------------------------------------------------(+) $3,000.00
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Gottovi, Morgan, O'Shields and Chm. williams
Comm. Armistead
PROPOSAL FOR SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
Mr. J. L. McDonald appeared before the Board to briefly explain a proposal for
solid waste disp~land requested a meeting with the Commissioners to explain
his proposal in detail.
It was agreed that Mr. McDonald would be on the agenda for the first meeting
in Ocbober to present his proposal.
The following persons commented:
Mr. Ted Sampley
County Manager Cooper
Mr. Don Blake
Mr. C. G. Berry
BREAK
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 11:29 o'clock a. m. until
11:40 o'clock a. m.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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DISCUSSION ON PROPOSAL FOR USE OF CAROLINA BEACH LANDFILL SITE
The Commissioners discussed the refusal of the Town of Carolina Beach to agree
to the County's proposal for use ofithat Town's landfill as an interim site
until a long term solution could be~found.
Mr. Ted Sampley commented.
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION ON PROPOSAL FOR USE OF CAROLINA BEACH LANDFILL SITE (CONTINUED)
It was agreed that the County would pursue an extension for use of the
present County landfill site adjacent to the Carolina Beach site until
a permanent method of solid waste disposal could be worked out.
COMM. GOTTOVI TO ATTEND COASTAL ZONE '80 MEETING IN FLORIDA
Comm. Gottovi informed the other Commissioners that she was planning
to attend the Coastal Zone '80 meeting in Hollywoo~ Florida in November,
DISCUSSION ON PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT
Comm. Gottovi inquired as to the status of the appointment to the
Planning Board, and Comm. Armistead reported that the individUal had
not yet returned his call. '
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Armistead moved, seconded by Comm. Morgan, that the meeting be ad-
journed. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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Chm. Williams adjourned the meeting at 11:57 o'clock a. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 26 AND SEPTEMBER 29, 1980
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on Friday,
September 26, 1980, at 8:00 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;
Janet S. Morgan; Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County Manager
George F. Cooper; Attorney Fred Davenport of the County Attorney's Office; and
Clerk to the Board, Alyce B., Rusmisell. No members were absent.
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Chm. Williams called the meeting to order and stated the purposes for which
the Special Meeting had been called.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ADAP-07 GRANT AGREEMENT
Airport Manager R. C. Shackelford, Jr., appeared before the Board to explain
and answer questions on the grant offer in the amount of $388,661 from funds ap-
propriated under the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, THE RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING, ADOPTING, APPROVING, ACCEPTING AND RATIFYING THE EXECUTION OF GRANT
AGREEMENT FOR PROJECT NO. 6-37-0084-07 BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND
THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA, was unanimously adopted.
A copy of the Resolution and Grant Agreement are contained in Exhibit Book'
VIII, Page 15.
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER FOR LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Mr. John R. Jefferies, Architect for the Library Construction Project, appeared
before the Board to explain Change Order G-4 to the contract with T. A. Nye & Sons,
Inc. which increased the Contract amount by $26,821 and recommended approval by the
Board.
Comm. Gottovi MOVE~SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to approve Change Order G-4 0
to the Library Construction Project as recommended and increase the Interest on
Investments Account in the Library Capital Project Fund in the amount of $26,821
and add to the Construction Contract $26,821. Upon vote, the motion carried un-
animously.
A copy of the Change Order is on file in the County Manager's Office.
BUDGET, AMENDMENT - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Comm. O'Shields MOVED to approve the amendment in the Property Management bud-
get to record additional funds available for the renovation of the Lucille Shuffler
Building.