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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 1980 (CONTINUED)
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY MANAGER ( CONTINUED)
AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY MANAGER TO' PAY BILLS FOR BLUE' CLAY ROAD LANDFILL
County Manager Cooper requested authorization to pay fnvoices received on
additional services necessary in preparing the Blue Clay Road Landfill
site if he considered them reasonable 'when they came in. He st~ted that
invoices would be received from Steve Zimmerman ,for marl work ~nd from
Henry von Oesen & Associates for survey and boundary work.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. o 'Shield;> , authorization
for the County Manager to pay the invoices received on additional services
necessary in preparing the Blue Clay Road Landfill site was unanimously
granted.
DISCUSSION ON BIKEWAYS
Chm. williams commented on a letter she had received from the City of
Wilmington requesting the appointment of a Commissioner to serve on an
advisory team to study a 'b~cycle facilities plan.
Comm. Gottovi agreed to serve on the committee.
DEFERMENT OF COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Comm. O'Sheilds MOVED that the Committee appointments be deferred until
the second meeting in October.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. O'Sheilds MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, that the meeting be
recessed to Executive Session to discuss a legal matter with the County Attorney.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chrn. Williams recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 11:52 o'clock p.m.
Chrn. Williams reconvened the meeting to, Public Session at', 11:55 o'clock p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm.
upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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Morgan, that the meeting be adjourned.
Chrn. Williams, adjourned the meeting at 11:55 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board .
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 20, 1980
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on ,Monday,
October 20, 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.
Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County Manager George F.
County Attorney James C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell.
Janet S. Morgan was absent.
Gottovi;
Cooper;
Comm.
Chm. Williams called the meeting to order.
Rev. B. A. Harper of the Pine Valley Church of God offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 26 AND 29, 1980; SPECIAL MEETING
OCTOBER 3, 1980; AND REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 1980
Comm. Gottovi pointed out that in the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October
6, 1980, on page 673 under "OUtstanding Volunteer Awards" Lorraine Bartelt's name
was misspelled. The Clerk advised that the error had already been corrected in the c
Minute book.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 20, 1980 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 26,AND,29, 1980; SPECIAL MEETING,
OCTOBER 3, 1980; AND REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 1980 (CONTINUED)
Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, the Minutes of the
Special Meeting of September 26 and 29, 1980, were approved as presented by the
following vote:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Morgan
Upon MOTION by Comm. O'Shields, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, the Minutes of the
Special Meeting of October 3, 1980, were approved as,presented by the following
vote:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Morgan
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Upon MOTION by Comm. O'Shields, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of October 6, 1980"were approved as corrected by the following
vote:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. williams
Comm. Morgan
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, the following Consent
Agenda items were approved by the following vote:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Morgan
REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1980
The Report of the Collector of Revenue through September 30, 1980, was approved
as presented.
A copy of the Report is contained 'in Exhibit Book VIII, Page 17.
TAX-ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
The list of Tax Abatements and Refunds was approved as presented.
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A copy of the list approved is contained in Exhibit Book VIII, Page 18.
RELEASE OF TAXES ASSESSED TO GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
Based on N. C. Supreme Court ruling - Case No. 67 Orange - Spring Term 1980,
which stated ..... no tax can be levied against the property of the State
or such subdivision, regardless of whether it (the property) is used.in a
governmental-or proprietary capacity", the following taxes assessed to
."-Gov",rnmental,units in New Hanover County were released:
1. Town of Wrightsville Beach $ 22.18
2. New Hanover County Board of Education 46.20
3. university of North Carolina 121. 50
4. New Hanover County ll,896.43
5. City of Wilmington 6,598.'50
6. New Hanover County & City of Wilmington 1,725.50
PURCHASE OF HEAVY DUTY ROTARY MOWER FOR AIRPORT
Only one bid was received on a rotary mower for the Airport. The Commissioners
awarded the bid to Porter Bros., Inc. for a Terrain ,King Hydro-IS Rotary Mower
in the amount of $8,325.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - AIRPORT
~he following amendment in the Airport budget had been approved ,by~he County 0
Manager to transfer unspent funds for the automated doors at the terminal to
repair a ruptured water main:
Debit Acct. *31 650 15, M&R - Buildings'&'Grounds'
Credit - Acct. *31 650 18, M&R - Other'Improvements
$3,500
$3,500
ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS - MUSEUM
An additional grant in the amount of $1,000 from the N. C. Humanities Committee
and allocation of the funds as requested by the Museum Director was approved.
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT, AGENDA ,( CONTINUED)
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" lIDDI'rIONJU, SCQPR,OF WORK ~OUTS:roE:'AUD:fTORS
',The County Finance 'Officer was ,authorized to accept a proposal from the firm
of Lowrimore,Warwick & Company to do a Systems Documentation Review in
addition to their regular, audit functions.
POSITION TRANSFER
The County Manager was authorized to transfer a Secretary III Position in
Engineering to the same title in Administration.
BIDS ON HEALTH DEPARTMENT VEHICLES
Only one bid was received on two pick-up trucks for the Health Department.
The bid was awarded to Cape Fear Ford in the amounts ,6f:'$6,689.05 for one
truck and $7,703.93 for the other, and the following budget amendment was
approved to appropriate additional funds needed:
Debit - Acct. *4459374, Capital ,OUtlay ~ Equipment
Acct. *44 593 16, M & R Equipment
Credit - Acct. *44 594 74, Capital OUtlay - Equipment
$ 404.
1,300.
1,704.
PUBLIC HEARING - CHANGE OF NAME OF HIDDEN VALLEY ROAD TO CROSS CREEK ROAD
Notice had been given that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, in
accordance with N. C. General Statute l53A-240, would hold a public hearing at
9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 1980, in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover
County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, to consider the renaming of
Hidden Valley Road in Harnett Township to Cross Creek Road.
Planning Director Dexter Hayes reported that this was a road name duplication
and some of the property owners had requested that the name be changed.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm.,Gottovi, to Adopt the following
Ordinance changing the name from Hidden Valley Road to Cross Creek Road:
It appearing to the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County that
consideration has been given to the renaming of Hidden Valley Road, platted in
Eastwind's Subdivision Section "2", (Map Book 19, Page 16); running from public
road 40640 (Eastwind Road) west approximately 500 feet to its western terminus,
and it further appearing that a public hearing was held on the 20th day of October,
1980, at which time all persons were heard on the question of whether or not the
renaming would be in the public interest, and it further appearing that notice of
said hearing was transmitted to all adjacent property owners 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 renamed and
the renaming 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 Cross Creek Road.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this ordinance be recorded in the office of
the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, and that notice of the
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.
This the 20th day of October, 1980.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
.Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
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DETENTION SUBSIDY AGREEMENT - JUVENILE SERVICES CENTER
Mr. Wiley Teal of the State Department of Human Resources appeared before the
Board to discuss the Detention Subsidy Agreement for the Juvenile Services Center
and answer questions from the Commissioners.
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DETENTION SUBSIDY AGREEMENT - JUVENILE SERVICES CENTER (CONTINUED)
Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, the State of North
Carolina Department of Human Resources Detention Subsidy Agreement was' approved
and the County Manager authorized to execute the Agreement in the amount' of $65,000
by the following vote:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. williams
Comm. Morgan
A copy of the Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office.
DISCUSSION WITH SENATOR ROBERT MORGAN CONCERNING REVENUE SHARING
,Sen. Robert Morgan appeared before the Board unexpectedly while visiting
in Wilmington, and the Commissioners expressed their concerns to him concerning
the future of Revenue Sharing.
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METHODS OF ENFORCEMENT OF GS 39-30
At the meeting on September 15, 1980, the Commissioners discussed enforcement
of General Statute 39-30 which concerned the posting of surety with the Clerk of
Superior Court prior to the sale of lots in certain,subdivisions.to insure that
the improvements would be made.
Mr. Ken Silliman of the Planning Staff reported that some admendments to the
Subdivision Regulations concerning the enforcement of that Statute had been
submitted to the Planning Board at their last,meeting and the amendments were
unanimously denied by the Planning Board.' He stated that the amendments,were
scheduled for public hearing by the County Commissioners at their meeting on
November 3, and answered questions from the Commissioners on the proposed enforcement
of the Statute.
The ~ollowing persons offered comments:
County Attorney Fox
Mrs. Louise Rehder, Clerk of Superior Court
Mr. Bobby Harrelson, a local building contractor
Chm. Williams moved that when the Clerk of Superior Court had the information, 0
if she was willing to accept that as proof, then the County Engineer and Planning
Department keep her appraised of what was happening so that she would have the
information at hand when it was necessary. The motion died for lack of'a second.
Mrs. Lois LeRay, Register of Deeds, commented.
BREAK
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 9:58 o'clock a.m. until
10:09 o'clock a.m.
ROLE OF COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVES TASK FORCE
Mr. Torn Fields and other members of the Community Based Alternatives Task Force
appeared before the Board to discuss the role and structure of that Committee and
answer questions from the Commissioners.
It was agreed that the Assistant County Manager and Comm. O'Shields would meet
with the Task Force to come up with some ideas on its structure and role.
NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT
Ms. Marsha Eichenberg and other members of the Nursing Home Community Advisory
Committee reported to the Commissioners on the activities of that Committee and
answered questions on their activities.
PROGRESS REPORT ON 1983 REVALUATION PROJECT
The Tax Administrator appeared before the Board and gave a report on the
progress of the 1983 revaluation project being conducted by the Tax Department.
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SPANRO TRADING COMPANY TAX APPEAL
The Tax Administrator reported that,Spanro Trading Company had requested that
their tax appeal be postponed until November and it was possible that it might
be resolved before then.
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REQUESTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND DISABILITY EXCLUSIONS
The Tax Administrator requested direction from the Commissioners on~ requests
for Senior Citizens and Disability exclusi6nsthat were not applied for at the
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proper time. The County Attorney advised that the,Commiss~oners had no authority
to give relief to those citizens that failed to file in a timely manner.
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No action was taken.
DENIAL OF REQUESTS FOR RELEASE OF LISTING PENALTIES
The Commissioners had been furnished copies of several requests for release of
Tax listing penalties. These types of releases had not been approved in the past,
and the Tax Administrator ask~d for direction on the reque~ts.
Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, not to,approve the requests
for release of listing penalties. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Morgan
APPROVAL OF PLACEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST AT NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
, ~e BO~d of, Soci'" Servic.es .h,,<'! resubmitted the.ir re~est for ~ew Eligibility
eel. l.st oSl.El.on ~o De esr.aolrShea and. re ues ed. th De r nt
~ au't orlze ~o negotlate and/or execute a con'l!radt wil:W ew 1Ianmter emorial
Hospital for funding the position.
The Social Services Director appeared before the Board tp answer questions
from the Commissioners.
Comm. Gottovi commented and MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to approve the
position with the understanding that New Hanover Memorial Hospital would fund it.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Morgan
FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVALS
Mr. Ken Silliman. of the Planning Staff reported that th~ following subdivision
plats had been approved by the Subdivision Review Committee ?n!October 7, 1980; that
the addresses had been assigned; and that the Planning Department recommended that
the 25-10t provision be treated as it had in the past and that they would notify the
Clerk of Superior Court if enforcement of GS 39-30 w~s necessary. .
RUNNYMEADE SUBDIVISION, SECTION 3
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. O'Shields, to approve the final
plat of Runnymeade Subdivision, Section 3 with the provision that the
Clerk of Superior Court be notified of GS 39-30 in regard, to the
subdivision. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Morgan
CRESTWOOD SUBDIVISION, SECTION 13-A
Mr. Ken Silliman of the Planning Department reported that the State '
Department of Transportation had not yet signed on this plat because
of the uncertainty of the proposed Smith Creek Parkway, but that in
the planning staff's opinion the developer had provided adequate
information.
Upon MOTION by Comm. O'Shields, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, the final
plat of Crestwood Subdivision, Section 13~A was ,approved by the'
following vote:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Morgan
WALNUT HILLS SUBDIVISION, SECTION 5
Mr. Ken Silliman reported that the Planning Board recommended approval
of this final plat 'at its meeting on Octpber 7.
Upon MOTION by Comm. O'Shields, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, the final
plat of Walnut Hills Subdivision, Section 5, was appro;ed by the
following vote:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Morgan
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FINAL SUBDIVISION PLAT APPROVALS (CONTINUED)
MILLBROOK SUBDIVISION, SECTION 7-A
Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. O'Shields, the final
plat of Millbrook Subdivision, Section 7A, was approved by the following
vote:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Morgan
BENT TREE SUBDIVISION, SECTION I-A
Upon MOTION by Comm. O'Shields, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, the final
plat of Bent Tree Subdivision, Section I-A, was approved by the
following vote:
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Voting Aye:
Absent':
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
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POSTPONEMENT OF DISCUSSION ON SIGN REGULATIONS IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Since Camm., Morgan had requested the discussion on sign regulations and
she was ill and not able to be present at the meeting, Comm. O'Shields moved
that this discussion be put on the next agenda.
DISCUSSION ON PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REZONING AND SPECIAL USE PERMITS
The County Attorney had furnished some information to the Commissioners on
quasi-judicial actions of the Board and discussed with them his thoughts and
recommendations on procedural matters concerning rezonings and special use permits.
The Planning Director commented.
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, that the County Attorney
be present at the Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings as a regular occurrence
and that he work with Mr. Carmichael in establishing adequate rules of procedure
for those hearings. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Wil~iams
Comm. Morgan
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Mr. Thad Carmichael, Supt. of Inspections, commented.
Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, to ask. the County Manager
to look into a per diem stipend for members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and
make a recommendation to the Commissioners. Upon vote, the motion carried as
follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. ,Morgan
Mr. M. H. Vaughan commented.
County Manager Cooper commented.
Mr. M. H. Vaughan stated that he wOuld like to be on record as saying that he
thought it was very dangerous to take the authority (for Special Use Permit approval)
from the County Commissioners and put it before the Zoning Board of Adjustment; that
he did not know what kind of Board it was now, but it had always been a Board that
had very little background of the type that was needed for such a serious operation.
MUSEUM GRANT FROM INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM SERVICES
The Museum Director appeared before the Board to explain the grant from the
institute of Museum Services and answer questions from the Commissioners and stated
that no additional County funds were involved.
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. O'Shields, to approve the allocation of
funds in the amount of $35,000 as recommended by the Museum Director and subject to
the County Manager's review and approval of the classifications and pay grades of
the two positions and that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Contract ,with
E. Verner Johnson and Associates, Inc. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
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Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and ,Chm. williams
Comm. Morgan
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PLAQUES FOR NEW LIBRARY BUILDING
Mr. John R. Jefferies, Architect for the Library Constructlon ProJect,
presented for approval some proposed ..plaques, '.to be placed in the new Library
Building. : ' "
After the Commissioners had reviewed the drawings, Comm. Gottovi MOVED,
SECONDED by Comm. AXmistead, to approve the Library plaques as amended. Upon
vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Temporarily
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi
Absent: Comm. O'Shields
Comm. Morgan
and ChID. Williams
CHANGE ORDERS LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT <
Mr. John R. Jefferies, Architect for the Library Construction Project,
appeared before the Board to explain and request approval of some budget
amendments in the Library Capital Project and approval of Change Order HAC-l
to the Heating and Air Conditioning Contract.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. O'Shie~ds, toapprove the request
to increase the $3,000 previ~usly authorized for addition~l concrete work on the
second floor by $4,500 and allow expenditure of up to $7,500. Upon vote, the
motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, a'Shields and Cpm. Williams
Comm. Morgan
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, approval of Change Order
HAC-l which increased the Heating and Air Conditioning Contract by $352.83.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
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Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, 'O'Shields',aiid"Chm. Williams
Comm. Morgan
Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to approve, the items
(listed below).
1. Increase General Contract (82-?75-65)
$ 8,50~
$4,500 requested to be added to previously authorized
$3,000 for additional concrete work on the second
floor. The.architect has subs~quently ,estimated,
,that this work can be done for a total cost of $7,?00.
$4,000 requested to add site improvements back into
the General Contract. These items were negotiated out
of the original contract due to financial restricti~ns.
2. Increase Heating/AC Contract (82-575-67)
$
353
Amount requested to cover cost for adding 8 fire
dampers to the duct work in the meeting room lobby
on second floor.
3. Increase Equipment (82-575-78)
$ 9,300
$2,000 requested to purchase four turntables for
~he listening stations.
$7,300 requested to purchase nine additional shelving
units to be placed in the basement as closed stacks.
4. Landscaping (82-575-72)
$22,500
Amount requested for the county to contract the total
project of landscaping for the l:l.bn.ry;
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5. Contracted Moving Expenses (82-575-73)
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Amount requested is 'an' estimated 1'cost,', for 'contracting
the moving of the books, periodicals, and like items
from the old to the new building:
$17,000
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CHANGE ORDERS - LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (CONTINUED)
6. Increase Additional Architectural Services (82-575-76)
$
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Amount requested to pay concrete testing for period
May 18 through June 14, 1980.
Total Expenditures
$58,300
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Morgan
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APPROVAL OF TWO ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT FIREFIGHTERS AT AIRPORT
The Airport Manager appeared before the Board to explain the need for two
(2)additional aircrash firefighters at. the Airport and answer questions from the
Commissioners.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, the two additional
aircrash firefighter positions at the Airport were approved by the following vote:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead,
Comm. Morgan
Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC
REALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR WEATHERIZATION PROJECT
Mr. Winslow Merrick, representing Merrick Brothers Construction Company,
appeared before the Board to request the use of funds allocated to New
Hanover County for a weatherization project-to be operated by his company.
Mr. Ed Brooks of the N. C. Department of Commerce Energy Division, who
was the Director of the Weatherization Program also appeared before" the
Board to~further explain the program and answer questions.
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Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to endorse the re-
allocation of the County's funds back to the State for their use as
desired. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Morgan
BREAK
Chm.' Williams recessed the meeting for a break from 12:00 O'clock noon
until 12:06 o'clock p.m.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY MANAGER,
REPORT ON NCACC DIRECTORS DISCUSSIONS ON REVENUE SHARING AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Comm. O'Shields reported on the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners
Board of Directors discussions on Revenue Sharing and Social Services and
advised that the Commissioners would be getting some correspondence relating
to those matters.
DISCUSSIONS ON QUESTIONNAIRE CONCERNING WASTE DISPOSAL
The County Manager requested some direction from the Board on answering a
questionnaire published in the County Lines Newspaper concerning waste disposal.
It was agreed to let the County Manager respond to the questionnaire as to
the problems concerning solid waste in New Hanover County and what was
being done in that regard.
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REQUEST FOR RESOLUTION ENDORSING REVENUE SHARING
Comm. Gottovi requested that a resolution endorsing Revenue Sharing be put
on the agenda for consideration on November 3.
DISCUSSION ON NCACC LEGISLATIVE GOALS CONFERENCE IN DECEMBER
Comm. Gottovi inquired as to which Commissioners would be attending the
North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Legislative Goals Conference
in December, and Comm. O'Shields advised that he was planning to attend.
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DISCUSSION ON RESOURCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Comm. Gottovi inquired about the Resource Recovery Workshop to be
held in December in Providence, Rhode Island, and the County Manager advised
that he had attended a similar workshop in the past and, felt that it was
very informative and asked that he be authorized to make tentative reservations
and get information'on registration for as many Commissioners as possible to
attend.
DISCUSSION ON STRUCTURE AND COMPOSITION OF PLANNING BOARD
Comm. Gottovi commented on her concerns about the composition and structure
of the Planning Board and felt they should be addressed before the remaining
appointments to the Planning Board were filled.
The other Commissioners and County Attorney also commented on their concerns
relating to the Planning Board.
DISCUSSION ON ANOTHER PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR LANDFILL
The County Manager reported that the County Attorney felt that another public
hearing should be held on the Special Use Permit for the Landfill.
County Attorney Fox commented.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm.
to Executive Session to discuss litigation.
follows:
O'Shields, that the meeting be recessed
Upon vote, the motion carried as
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Morgan
Chm. Williams recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 12:29 o'clock plm.
Chm. Williams reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 1:10 o'clock p.m2
AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY MANAGER TO REPLY TO LEGAL SERVICES LETTER RE: FLEMINGTON
WATER SYSTEM
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. O'Shields, to instruct Mr. Cooper to
reply to Mr. Gillespie's letter as the Board had determined that morning. Upon
vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Ay~:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. 'Morgan
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Chm. Williams, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye:
Absent:
Comm. Armistead, Gottovi, O'Shields and Chm. Williams
Comm. Morgan
ChID. Williams adjourned the meeting at 1:11 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell
Clerk to the Board
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 3, 1980
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
November 3, 1980, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County
Administration Building, Wilmington, North! Carolina. '
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Members present were Commissioners Howard L. Armistead, Jr.; Karen E. Gottovi;
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Janet S. Morgan; Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Chairman Ellen C. Williams; County Manager
George F. Cooper; ,County Attorney James C.IFOX; and Clerk ,to the Board, Alyce B.
Rusmisell. No members were absent. '
Chm. Williams called the meeting to order.
Rev. Robert Jernigan of Immanuel Baptist Church offered the'invocation: