1994-01-18 Regular Meeting
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 18, 1994
BOOK 23
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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Tuesday, January 18, 1994, at 9:00 A.M. in the First
Floor Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Administration
Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Commissioners Sandra Barone; WilliamA.
Caster; William E. Sisson, Jr.; vice-Chairman E. L. Mathews, Jr.;
Chairman Robert G. Greer; County Manager, Allen 0' Neal; County
Attorney, Wanda M. Copley; and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F.
Harrell.
Chairman Greer called the meeting to order and welcomed
everyone present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Harold Crocker, Pastor of Living Waters Ministries,
gave the invocation.
vice-Chairman Mathews led the audience ln the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Greer inquired as to whether anyone from the general
public would like to present an item not listed on the Regular
Agenda or an item listed on the Consent Agenda. He requested the
remarks to be limited to three minutes.
No remarks were presented.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman Greer requested the Clerk to the Board to reflect in
the minutes of the Work Session held on December 16, 1993, Page 857
under Status Report on Airport Burn pit Site, that it is felt EPA
will notify the County that the Consent Decree must be signed or an
unilateral Administrative Order will be issued instead of reporting
that the County has been notified that the Consent Decree must be
signed.
County Manager 0' Neal requested removal of Consent Agenda Item
#13.
Motion: Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Mathews to withdraw Consent Agenda Item #13, approve the minutes of
December 16, 1993, as corrected, and approve the remaining items on
the Consent Agenda. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
The Commissioners approved the minutes of the Budget Work
Session held on December 16, 1993, as corrected, and minutes of the
Regular Meeting held on December 21, 1993, as presented by the
Clerk to the Board.
Approval of Tax Collection Reports
The Commissioners approved the Tax Collection Reports through
December 31, 1993, as submitted by the Collector of Revenue.
Copies of the reports are hereby incorporated as a part of the
minutes and are contained in Exhibit XXII, Page 1.
Release of Values - Tax Department
The Commissioners released the following penal ties as the
taxpayers certified they listed during the listing period, or they
listed in another county:
Frisbie, J. F., Jr.
Godwin, James P., Sr.
Heins, James E.
$ 4.41
$ 9.34
$148.75
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Monroe, John Stewart Etux.
Price, Brian patric
Tice, Lloyd M.
Whisnant, George P., Jr.
Widmark, Andrew
$ 7.42
$ 5.06
$ 6.99
$ 23.63
$ 9.29
The Commissioners granted
Ci tizen/Disabili ty Exclusion as the
application:
the following
taxpayer submi t ted
Senior
a late
Sasser, Robert
$1,000
A copy of the letter explaining the late filing is available
upon request in the Tax Office.
The Commissioners released the following certification penalty
as this was the taxpayer's first offense:
Benson, William Michael
$200
Tax Appeal for 1993 Discovery of Boat Owned by Jeffrey F. Oakes
The Commissioners released the 1993 Discovery on a boat owned
by Jeffrey F. Oakes since the Assistant County Attorney and Tax
Administrator felt that New Hanover County had a weak case for
enforcing the taxation based upon the documentation presented.
A copy of the letter explaining the 1993 discovery lS
available in the Tax Office upon request.
Authorization for the Cape Fear Museum to Apply to the Institute of
Museum Services for Funds to Supplement the Operating Budget
The Commissioners authorized the Cape Fear Museum to apply to
the Institute of Museum Services for funds in the amount of
$112,500 to supplement the Museum's operating budget. The match
for the funds, if granted, will be from the recently completed
operating year (FY 1992-93) plus the value of donated goods and
services spent over a two-year period. The funds will be used to
pay for temporary positions and consultants associated with
cataloguing, researching, appraising and conserving the artifacts
in accordance with the recommendation of the Conservation
Assessment Program report. The County Manager was authorized to
execute the grant application.
Correction of Ordinance Order for Rezoning Case Z-379
The Commissioners approved voiding the existing order on
action taken by the Board of County Commissioners on July 10, 1989,
when approving the rezoning of 2.99 acres on the east side of
Market Street adjacent to Cardinal Lanes. The ordinance prepared
at that time did not accurately reflect the property approved for
the rezoning.
A copy of the new ordinance is hereby incorporated as a part
of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXII, Page 1.
Approval of Budget Amendment #94-0122 - Inspections Department
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment:
94-0122 - Inspections Department
Debit
Credit
Inspections Department
Inspection Fees
$23,000
Salaries & Wages
Contracted Services
Capital Outlay - Equipment
$15,000
$ 6,000
$ 2,000
Purpose: To budget greater than anticipated revenue from
inspections to be used for a temporary inspector, contract to
microfilm records, and purchase a microfilm reader/printer.
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Approval of Budget Amendment #94-0123 - Sheriff's Department
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment:
94-0123 Sheriff's Department Federal Forfeited Property
Debit
Credit
Sheriff's Dept./Federal Forfeited Property
Federal Forfeited Property $99,406
Sheriff's Dept./Federal Forfeited Property
Motor Vehicles
$99,406
Purpose:
follows:
To budget additional revenue received in FY 1993-94 as
(1) Received $1,130.08 on December 21, 1993
(2) Received $98,276.15 on January 3, 1994
Approval of Budget Amendment #94-0124 Sheriff's Department
Controlled Substance Tax
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment:
94-0124 Sheriff's Department Controlled Substance Tax
Debit
Credit
Sheriff's Dept. Controlled Subs. Tax
Controlled Substance Tax
$12,762
Sheriff's Dept. Controlled Subs. Tax
Supplies
$12,762
Purpose: To budget additional revenue ln the amount of $12,762.31
received on January 3, 1994.
Designation of the Food Bank of Coastal Carolina, Inc. as the
Designated Agency to Distribute the Third Quarter Food Commodity
Distribution
The Commissioners designated the Food Bank of Coastal
Carolina, Inc. as the designated agency to distribute the Third
Quarter Food Commodity Distribution in the amount of $3,750.
Approval of Jail Medical Plan
The Commissioners approved the Jail Medical Plan according to
State standards. The plan has been approved by the appropriate
authorities.
A copy of the plan is on file at the Health Department and New
Hanover County Sheriff's Department.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION PRESENTED TO LYNN SMITHDEAL, CHAIRMAN
OF THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
Chairman Greer, on behalf of the Board, recognized and
presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Ms. Lynn Smithdeal,
Chairman of the County Government United Way Campaign, for
excellent leadership in leading the County campaign. The County
exceeded its established goal of $22,200.00 and collected a total
of $24,127.77.
PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES
The following employees were recognized and presented serVlce
awards for their years of dedicated service to New Hanover County:
Name Number
Michael C. Dillard, Property Management
Jennifer Edwards, Legal Department
Thomas Farmer, Engineering Department
Joseph E. Grisetti, Emergency Medical Services
Kimberly V. Livengood, Social Services
Robert D. Prieto, Engineering Department
Sheila L. Youngblood, Emergency Medical Services
of Years
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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Annette Crumpton - Department of Aging
Barbara J. Perilla, Health Department
10
10
Cynthia S. Johnson, Health Department
Hoyt E. Smith, Inspections
15
15
Frank J. Demeter, Social Services
20
Betty V. Ayala, Tax Department
25
Service awards will be presented to the following County
employees who were not able to attend the meeting:
David G. Nobles, Jr., Emergency Medical Services
Freddie W. Hearne, Sheriff's Department
Sharon F. Walters, Library
5
5
5
Jean B. Wall, Social Services
10
Chairman Greer, on behalf of the Board, congratulated each
employee and expressed appreciation for their years of service to
New Hanover County.
RECOGNITION OF NEW COUNTY EMPLOYEES
County Manager 0' Neal recognized the following new County
employees:
Marjorie Tyndall, Social Services
Nicoletta Dean, Social Services
Chairman Greer, on behalf of the Board, welcomed the new
employees and wished them well in their new positions.
APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP WITH THE I-40 ASSOCIATION
President of the Cape Fear Coast Convention and Visitors
Bureau, Jane Peterson, commented on the importance of 1-40 to New
Hanover County and requested the Commissioners to consider joining
the 1-40 Association. She introduced Mr. Linwood Parker, President
of the 1-40 Interim Board of Directors, to present information on
formation of the Association.
Mayor Pro Tern of Four Oaks, North Carolina and President of
the 1-40 Interim Board of Directors, Linwood Parker, presented
background information on the formation of the 1-40 Steering
Committee by the N. C. Division of Community Assistance to perform
a study for identification of the major impact of 1-40 on cities
and counties along the corridor from Raleigh to Wilmington. The
purpose of the study was to establish actions and strategies for
governments, the private sector, and others to reduce the highway's
negative impacts and maximize its positive impacts.
The "Interstate 40 Economic Impact Study" was completed in
November 1991. One of the recommendations from the Steering
Committee was to establish the 1-40 Association with two people
from the 10 ten counties serving as an interim Board of Directors.
The interim Board's responsibility was to organize the association.
With the assistance of an Attorney, the 1-40 Association has been
incorporated as a non-profit corporation and a code of by-laws has
been adopted. The primary goal is to create jobs for Eastern North
Carolina by working together.
Each of the ten counties has an opportunity to join the 1-40
Association with a membership fee of $200 per year. The County
Chapter is open to any local government, corporation, business,
Chamber of Commerce, agency or individual within the participating
county. Each County Chapter will appoint an Executive Committee of
eight to nine members to make recommendations to the Board of
Directors. Two members from each County Chapter Executive
Committee will be selected to serve on the Board of Directors.
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The business and affairs of the 1-40 Association will be
managed by its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will be
composed of two representatives from each participating county and
the officers of the Board will consist of a President, Vice-
President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Each participating county
will receive a sign identifying the county as an "1-40 Community"
for economic growth.
Mr. Parker stressed the importance of cities and counties
interacting with each other and urged the Commissioners to support
and join the 1-40 Association.
Motion: After discussion of uniting the efforts of the cities and
counties along the 1-40 corridor, Commissioner Sisson MOVED,
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Mathews to join the 1-40 Association with
payment of the $200 membership fee and appointment of a nine-member
Executive Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Jane Peterson, commented on working with students at Noble
Middle School on an 1-40 project to be entered into the National
Geographic Contest and introduced Miss Kenna Tabor to discuss the
contest.
Miss Kenna Tabor, an 8th grader at Noble Middle School,
reported American Express is sponsoring a geography competition for
grades 6-8 and 9-12. Competitors may enter one of three
categories: (1) the environment; (2) travel and trade; or (3)
cultural diversity. After extensive research and discussing the
topics with several professionals in the area, the Noble group has
decided to pursue a proj ect dealing with travel and trade as
associated with 1-40. There are four 8th grade students from Noble
Middle School on the American Express team. New Hanover County has
never filed an entry prior to this year and Noble Middle School is
very excited about the competition. The mission statement for the
team is as follows:
"Regional tourism has been heightened as a result of 1-40.
New Hanover County, however, has not reached its potential
economic growth in tourism in spite of its distinct location.
In addition, New Hanover County residents are not convinced
that increased tourism would be beneficial and necessary. The
purpose of the group is to draw more visitors to this area, to
preserve the uniqueness of the community, and to educate
residents on the benefits of increased tourism."
Miss Tabor reported the team will be working closely with Jane
Peterson on the project.
Chairman Greer expressed appreciation for the informative
presentation and wished the Noble 8th grade students success in the
competition.
DISCUSSION OF ESTABLISHING A BEAVER CONTROL PROGRAM IN NEW HANOVER
COUNTY
Mr. Herman Strickland, State Animal Relocator with the U. S.
Department of Agriculture, presented a pamphlet reflecting what the
agency is doing in response to the number of beaver problems
occurring throughout the State. Over the past decade beavers have
caused millions of dollars in damage to bottomland timber,
agricultural crops, roadways, and personal property. In an effort
to assist property owners with controlling these problems, the N.
C. wildlife Resources Commission and U. S. Department of
Agricul ture established the N. C. Beaver Management Assistance
pilot Program in 1992. The major goal of the program is to educate
the public as well as participating landowners about the best
available strategies in dealing with beaver activity and/or damage.
Trained wildlife professionals conduct workshops and give
presentations on damage management. When beaver damage is
intolerable, technicians remove the beavers using humane and
ecologically acceptable methods.
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After two years, the costs and benefits of the Beaver
Management Assistance pilot Program will be reviewed and
recommendations made as to the desirability of expanding the
program to other counties. Current funding for the pilot program
runs through October 1994. Present funding only covers property
owners residing in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Pender, Robeson,
and Sampson Counties. Persons interested in the program services
should contact their County Cooperative Extension Service office to
request assistance.
Property owners participating in the program usually pay a
nominal fee for services as set by the Beaver Management Assistance
pilot Program Advisory Board. This fee is $6.25 per hour for up to
40 hours work by the technician conducting direct control
activities. There are no charges for travel time. After 40 hours
the fee increases to $15 per hour. There is also a $40 fee for
every dam removed using explosives. During the first year of the
program, property owners receiving services pay an average of $85
plus the cost of explosives, if necessary to remove the dams.
Technicians have been averaging 12 visits over a 20-day period to
solve a nuisance beaver problem for a property owner.
In order to be included in the program, a legislative act is
required through the N. C. General Assembly, which does require
time. Since New Hanover County is just beginning to experience
problems created by beavers, the County may wish to consider hiring
a professional trapper to resolve the existing problems.
Surrounding counties have joined the program and New Hanover
County is invited to participate at a cost of approximately $4,000.
vice-Chairman Mathews inquired as to what services will be
received for the $4,OOO?
Mr. Strickland reported the $4,000 will provide service free
to New Hanover County; however, the individual landowner must pay
the $6.25 per hour up to 40 hours.
Mr. Ken Sholar, an employee of the Health Department, Vector
Control Division, reported when water backs up four feet in the
County due to beaver dams, the flooding is significant with many
residents experiencing severe damage to heat pumps. The Vector
Control Division has used many methods for removing beavers without
much success.
Consensus: After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
work with the Board of Health in addressing the current beaver
problems and authorize the Chairman to inform the local legislative
delegation that New Hanover County is interested in participating
in the N. C. Beaver Management Assistance pilot Program.
PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AUDIT FOR
FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1993
Mr. Jim Hobbs, President of New Hanover Regional Medical
Center, expressed appreciation for being allowed to appear and
report on the financial condition of the hospital and the future of
medical care.
Ms. Susan Devore, CPA, and a partner of Ernst & Young,
presented charts on the financial condition of New Hanover Regional
Medical Center as of September 30, 1993, and discussed the future
trends of medical care.
The following key issues were discussed:
Reformed Health Care System Proposed by President Clinton: This
system will allow the federal government to assume more power in
terms of policy making for health care and ultimately move toward
price controls for health care. Monies will be filtered through
state governments with state governments having control over the
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distribution of those monies. The consumers will be able to group
together to form some purchasing power and negotiating strength.
The plan will allow for regional health alliances and corporate
health alliances to serve large corporate employers. These
alliances will contract through health plans. Health plans will
move toward managed care, health management organizations, and
preferred provider arrangements, where it will cost the consumer
more to go to a provider that is not included in the health plan.
Heal th care providers will join together in providing a more
expansive network of services, which will create a fewer number of
purchasers, buyers, sellers, and middle man insurance companies.
These combined companies will have more power and control of the
market place.
Options for New Hanover Reqional Medical Center (NHRMC) (1)
Participate in the development of an integrated health network
system; (2) contract with other providers if NHRMC does not develop
its own integrated health network system; or (3) prepare to become
an acquisition target by other health care providers. Academic
medical centers and public hospitals are the institutions most at
risk under the new health care system. Public hospitals are at
risk because they have a limited ability to network and deal with
"for" profit providers.
New Hanover Regional Medical Center should have no problem
with developing its on integrated health network if preparation is
made in advance to meet these changes. The hospital can join with
the physicians and form an organization to work through the health
care reform together, which will greatly benefit both physicians
and the hospital.
Financial figures were presented on the operating margin and
balance sheet with the following strategic initiatives presented:
(1) accumulate cash; (2) reduce costs; (3) management utilization;
(4) invest in information; (5) collaborate with physicians and
other care facilities; (6) share and assume risks; (7) create
balance sheet strengths; (8) consider the access to capital with
tax exempt financing; (9) expand areas of excellence in order to
compete; and (10) network for full continuation of a high quality
of care to patients in the community. The hospital is
undercapitalized and has not invested enough money in property, the
plant, and equipment over the past 20 years. The hospital should
use its debt capacity to update the plant and equipment, and at the
same time accumulate cash.
In summary, the hospital lS ln a good, sound financial
condition and should be able to adjust to the changes that will
come with health care reform.
Commissioner Caster, the County Commissioner appointed to
serve on the Hospital Board of Trustees, reported the Trustees and
staff are working hard to position themselves for the future. This
is a very complex issue and will require the full cooperation of
the entire health care community.
Commissioner Sisson reported the Board of County Commissioners
should encourage efficient cooperation between the provider
institutions with non-duplication of central services. Also, the
Commissioners will play a key role in coordinating efforts between
the local hospitals and other health care providers who receive
public monies. The one event that should not occur is for the
hospitals to expand services completely removing themselves from
other income producing health care agencies. If this source of
revenue is removed from these agencies, they in turn will request
funding from the local government.
Chairman Greer, on behalf of the Board, expressed appreciation
for the informative report and complimented the Hospital Board of
Trustees and Administrative Staff for the excellent financial
management and operation of New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
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BREAK
Chairman Greer called a break from 10:30 A.M. until 10:40 A.M.
APPEAL OF FINDINGS ON AUDIT PERFORMED BY TAX MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES
FOR R. W. MOORE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.
Tax Administrator, Roland Register, reported R. W. Moore
Equipment Company, Inc. would like an opportunity to take exception
to the discovery and be heard by the Board of County Commissioners.
This is identical to the Wake County case being heard by the Court
of Appeals; therefore, he would recommend upholding the discovery
and penalty. If the Court of Appeals agrees with R. W Moore
Company Equipment Company, Inc., then the Property Tax Commission
will direct the Tax Department to settle the matter.
Mr. John P. Meacham, Vice-President and Controller of R. W.
Moore Equipment Company, Inc., commented on similar situations ln
Wake and Cumberland Counties and reported the company is an
industrial equipment company in the business of selling large
industrial equipment, such as road scrappers and backhoes. As an
ancillary service, the company provides equipment on a monthly
rental basis. Prior to 1987 when the tax law changed regarding
inventory, the company classified the equipment rented as
inventory. Since this time, the same equipment has been classified
as inventory and is not a taxable asset. R. W. Moore Equipment
Company, Inc. has appeared before the Property Tax Commission and
will enter into an appeal with Wake County through the N. C. Court
of Appeals. Very simply, the company wanted to appeal the
discovery before the Board of County Commissioners and will abide
by the decision of the County Commissioners until the case is
resolved by the N. C. Court of Appeals.
Motion: Commissioner Sisson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barone
to uphold the discovery and await the decision of the N. C. Court
of Appeals on this issue. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
ACCEPTANCE OF CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AWARDED TO
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT 94-0107
Director of the Cooperative Extension Services, Phil Ricks,
reported the Cooperative Extension has been awarded a Child Care
and Development Block grant in the amount of $31,550 from the N. C.
Department of Human Resources. The grant will provide funds for
the expansion of School Age Child Care (SACC) in New Hanover County
through the employment of a systems manager and the establishment
of one SACC Center in a high need area in the City of Wilmington.
The time period of the grant is January 1, 1994, through January 1,
1995. There is no required match and no funds will be requested;
however, in-kind services will be used. Director Ricks introduced
Ms. Jackie 0' Grady, the person responsible for the grant, and
requested her to comment on the program.
Ms. Jackie O'Grady, Principal of the Dorothy Johnson
Elementary School, reported 94% of the children attending this
school are from single parent homes who cannot afford after school
care. Many problems arise from children being left alone after
school, and this program will offer quality care to these children
with an enriched curriculum. Also, there is a possibility that
transportation will be provided to carry these children home in
cases where the parents have a difficult time picking up their
children due to work schedules. The Commissioners were requested
to accept the grant.
Ms. Pam Palanza reported on the number of calls received from
parents who have a problem with affording child care. Out of the
88 day care homes registered in New Hanover, only one is in the
Johnson Elementary School district, which is located in NorthChase.
The acceptance of this grant will offer another facility much
closer to the neighborhood, which will benefit both the children
and parents. The Commissioners were urged to accept the grant as
proposed.
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Commissioner Barone commented on the possibility of providing
transportation for these children to their homes and inquired as to
how this service will be funded?
Ms. O'Grady reported summer school funds will be used for this
serVlce.
Commissioner Barone requested an explanation as to how the
fees will support the program for the second year.
Director Ricks reported the Department of Social Services
(DSS) is the agency that establishes fees for the eligibility
clients. Many students in the after school program will be from
the DSS roster eligible clients with fees paid. The non-eligible
clients will pay the same fee. The pilot program will be reviewed
and evaluated by the State at the end of the year to see if it
should be continued.
Commissioner Barone inquired as to whether DSS will be
requesting additional funds from the County for reimbursement of
these fees?
Director Ricks reported DSS will not request additional funds
from the County for these fees.
Commissioner Caster inquired as to whether the Board of
Education is aware of the program, and why representatives from
Cape Industries and the Chamber of Commerce are being appointed to
serve on the Advisory Board?
Director Ricks reported the School Board is aware of the
program and that several opportunities are available from the
private sector to continue this program because they have employees
with children in need of after school care. It is anticipated that
the private sector will eventually pay for the cost of the program
in future years; therefore, industry should be represented.
Motion: Commissioner Sisson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Mathews to accept the Child Care and Development Block Grant in the
amount of $31,550 for implementation of the program. The floor was
opened for discussion.
Chairman Greer recommended approving the associated Budget
Amendment and the condition that if the program funding is stopped
by the State, the County will not allocate funds to continue the
operation.
Amended Motion: Commissioner Sisson amended his MOTION, SECONDED
by Vice-Chairman Mathews to approve the following Budget Amendment
and the condition that if the program funding should cease, the
County will not allocate funds for the operation of the program.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
94-0107 - Cooperative Extension
Debit
Credit
Cooperative Extension
Child Care Block Grant
$31,550
Cooperative Extension
Salaries
FICA
Retirement
Insurance
Telephone
printing
Supplies
Travel and Training
$25,000
1,925
1,245
580
200
200
1,000
1,400
Purpose: To establish budget for Child Care and Development Block
Grant awarded to Cooperative Extension.
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MEETING CONVENED FROM REGULAR SESSION TO HOLD A MEETING OF THE NEW
HANOVER COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
Motion: Commissioner Sisson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster
to convene from Regular Session to hold a Regular Meeting of the
New Hanover County Water & Sewer District.
Chairman Greer convened from Regular Session at 11:00 A.M.
Motion: Commissioner Barone MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster
to reconvene to Regular Session. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Greer reconvened to Regular Session at 11:15 A.M.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT #94-0204 TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING &
MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR 421 NORTH FIRE SERVICE REVIEW
Director of Emergency Management, Dan Summers, reported after
reviewing seven consultants, the 421 North Industry Committee
recommends hiring Mr. David Palmer, Principle Planner & President
of Emergency Response Planning & Management, Inc. for the 421 North
Fire Service Review. A draft of the study is to be completed by
March 31, 1994.
Motion: Commissioner Sisson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barone
to award the contract to Emergency Response Planning & Management,
Inc. in the amount of $10,000 from the Fire Service Budget for the
421 North Fire Service Review. The County Manager was authorized
to execute the contract documents. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Commissioner Sisson, the County Commissioner appointed to
serve on the Board of Fire Commissioners, reported this consultant
will perform an overview of the County fire services as well as the
421 North Fire Service Review.
Commissioner Barone inquired as to whether the review will
include the beach communities? Commissioner Sisson reported the
beach communities will be included.
A copy of the contract is on file ln the Legal Department.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Recognition of Newly Elected Officials from Carolina Beach
Chairman Greer, on behalf of the Board, recognized and
welcomed newly elected council members to the Carolina Beach Town
Council, Rick Burroughs and Kim Roberts, and the Carolina Beach
Town Manager, Laurence F. Lindsey.
Chairman Greer also recognized Kure Beach Council Members,
Glen Ivey and Jan Lichtner.
Approval of Funding for Beach Renourishment Projects for the Town
of Carolina Beach and Town of Wrightsville Beach
Town Manager, Laurence F. Lindsey, reported a beach
renourishment project has been proposed by the Corps of Engineers
in the amount of $4,491,000 with the following break down of
funding:
Federal Government Participation
State Government Participation
Local Governments Participation
$2,985,000
$1,205,000
$ 401,000
The Wilmington-New Hanover Port, Waterway and Beach Commission
has approved the renourishment project and release of funds from
the Room Occupancy Tax fund in the amount of $369,000 with the Town
of Carolina Beach paying $32,000 (8%) of the local share. The
Commissioners were requested to release $369,000 from the Room
Occupancy Tax fund.
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Motion: Commissioner Barone MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster
to allocate $369,000 from the Room Occupancy Tax fund to the Town
of Carolina Beach for the renourishment project. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Town Manager, Tony Caudle, reported time is imperative for the
Wrightsville Beach renourishment proj ect since bids have been
opened by the Corps of Engineers with the project to begin in the
Spring of 1994. The Port, Waterway & Beach Commission has approved
the proj ect and the Town of Wrightsville Beach is willing to
contribute 8% of the local share. The Commissioners were requested
to allocate $100,924 from the Room Occupancy Tax fund with the Town
of Wrightsville Beach funding $8,776.
Motion: Commissioner Sisson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster
to allocate $100,924 from the Room Occupancy Tax fund to the Town
of Wrightsville Beach for the beach renourishment project. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Adoption of Resolutions Confirming the Maturities and Rates of
Interest on Public Improvement Refunding Bonds Series 1994 and
Solid Waste Disposal Refunding Bonds Series 1994
Motion: Chairman Greer MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Mathews to
dispense reading of the resolution and request the Clerk to the
Board to incorporate the resolution into the record by reference.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion: Commissioner Sisson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster
to adopt the resolution pertaining to the $13,270,000 Public
Improvement Refunding Bonds Series 1994; to confirm the maturities
and rates of interest to be borne by the bonds; approve the
official statement and final official statement; approve the
current form of the Escrow Deposit Agreement; and approve all
documents and actions relating to the bond issue. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of
the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXII, Page 1.
Motion: Commissioner Barone MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Mathews to adopt the resolution pertaining to the $25,345,000 Solid
Waste Disposal Refunding Bonds Series 1994; to confirm the
maturities and rates of interest to be borne by the bonds; approve
the official statement and final official statement; approve the
current form of the Escrow Deposit Agreement; and approve all
documents and actions relating to the bond issue. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of
the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXII, Page 1.
Discussion of Airport Burn pit Superfund Site
County Attorney Copley reported the County received
notification Friday that EPA has sent the Consent Decree for the
Airport Burn pit. Copies of the Consent Decree, Statement of Work,
and letter from City Attorney Pollard to the Corps of Engineers
regarding their participation were given to each County
Commissioner for review. Since the Board has a scheduled Work
Session on January 20, 1994, relative to trash collections, the
Board is requested to continue this meeting until 8:45 A.M. on
January 20, 1994, for discussion of the Burn pit clean-up before
the Work Session.
Discussion was held on the unfairness and lack of logic in the
method of clean-up proposed by EPA. Chairman Greer requested the
Legal Department to see if any course of action can be taken to
avoid this costly method of clean-up.
County Attorney Copley reported the Legal Department will
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thoroughly review and study any action that can be taken other than
what is proposed by EPA before the meeting to be held on January
20, 1994.
Discussion of Inviting the Elected Officials of the Beach
Communities to Become Involved with Activities of the Groundwater
Task Force
Commissioner Barone reported Commissioner Sisson and she serve
on the Groundwater Task Force appointed to study the long-term use
of groundwater for developing a county-wide water system. Many
times, the County fails to invite the elected officials of the
beach communities to serve or become involved on committees of this
type. She recommended extending an invitation for them to attend
the Groundwater Task Force meetings and participate if they so
desire.
After discussion, the Assistant County Manager was requested
to write letters to the beach communities informing the Town
Councils of the meeting dates and inviting the elected officials to
attend and become involved in the activities of the Groundwater
Task Force.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chairman Greer called for an Executive Session to discuss two
property matters.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Caster to convene from Regular Session to Executive Session to
discuss two property matters. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Greer convened from Regular Session at 11:46 A.M.
Motion: Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barone
to reconvene to Regular Session. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Greer reconvened to Regular Session at 12:10 P.M.
MEETING CONVENED FROM REGULAR SESSION TO BE CONTINUED ON THURSDAY,
JANUARY 20, 1994
Chairman Greer continued the meeting until Thursday, January
20, 1994, at 8:45 A.M. in Room 501 of the County Administration
Building for discussion of the New Hanover County Airport Burn pit
Superfund Site.
The meeting was convened from Regular Session at 12:12 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the Board