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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-15 Regular Meeting 862 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING JUNE ll, 1981 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS ,FOR 'NORTHEAST INTERCEPTOR' (CONTINUED) Chm. O'Shields reported that there was a rush in getting these documents in because of the cutback in funds and the possibility that the County may lose the funds if the agreements were not submitted in time. Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to"authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement with the City of Wilmington and the concurrence with the agreement between the City of Wilmington and the Town of Wrightsville Beach. 'Upon vote, the motion CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: e . .' Voting Aye: Comm. Barfield, Blake and Chm. O'Shields Absent: Comm. Armistead and 'Gottovi' ,----- '" " " Copies of the Agreements are on file in the, County Manager's Office. o APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH HENRY VON OESEN & ASSOCIATES County Manager Cooper explained the Contract between the County and the engineering firm that was required by the State and the EPA and recommended that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Contract. Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Contract with Henry von Oesen & Associates for construction of the Northeast Interceptor. Upon vote, the motion CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Absent: Comm. Barfield, Blake and Chm. O'Shields Comm. Armistead and Gottovi A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACQUISITION OF SITE FOR LANDFILL Chm. O'Shields announced on behalf'of the County Commissioners that had reached a,negotiated agreement with the owners of property to be used a landfill on Hwy. 42l North at a price of $825,000 for approximately,414 "of land. He stated that the Contract for the purchase would be signed at Monday's Commission meeting. they for acres The Commissioners, Engineering'Director and County Manager answered questions from the media on the status of the work on the landfill. o ADJOURNMENT Comm. adjourned. Barfield MOVED, SECONDED BY Comm. Blake, that the meeting be Upon vote, the motion CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: ,I. Voting Aye: Absent: Comm. Barfield, Blake and Ch. O'Shields Comm. Armistead and Gottovi Ch. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 4:55 o'clock p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~.6./?~ Alyce B. Rusmisell Clerk to the Board MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE l5., 1981 Chm' O'Shields called the meeting to order and offered the invocation. . -- - j APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 27, 1981 Upon MOTION by Corom. Gottovi. SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, the Minutes of the' Special M~eting of May 27, 1981, were UNANIMOUSLY approved as presented. o o o MINurES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE l5, 1981 (CQmiIlNUED) 863 APPROVAL OF' CONSENT AGENDA Upon MOTION by Comm. Blake, SECONDED by Corom. Gottovi, the following Consent Agenda Items were UNANIMOUSLY approved: REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH MAY 3l, 1981 A copy of the Report of the Collector of Revenue through May 3l~ 1981, as approved is contained in Exhibit Book VIII, Page 43. TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS A copy of the list of Tax Abatements and Refunds as approved is contained in Exhibit Book VIII, Page 43. BUDGET AMENDMENT '-REVENUE SHARING The following budget amendment appropriating additional Revenue Sharing funds: ' Debit - Acct. #56 349 00, Revenue Sharing Credit - Acct. #56 575 96, Transfer to Judicial Bldg. $58l'30l $58l,30l BUDGET AMENDMENT '- GENERAL CAPITAL RESERVE The following budget amendment to close the General Capital Reserve Fund: Debit - Acct. #76 299 00, Unappropriated Fund Balance Credit - Acct. #ll 299 00, Unappropriated Fund Balance $58,923.l6 $58,923.l6 BUDGET AMENDMENT - SCHOOL CAPITAL RESERVE The following amendment to close the School Capital Reserve Fund: Debit Credit - Acct. #74 299 00, unappropriated Fund Balance - Acct. #ll 299 00, Unappropriated Fund Balance $4,283.05 $4,283.05 BUDGET AMENDMENT - GOVERNING BODY The following ~endment in the Governing Body budget to appropriate additional fund"needed through June 30, 1981: Debit Credit - Acct. #11 445 6l, Contingencies - Acct. #ll 410 l4, Travel, Meet~ngs & Schools $2,500. $2,500. BUDGET AMENDMENT - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT/JAIL DIVISION The following amendment in the Jail budget to appropriate needed through the end of this fiscal year: additional funds Debit - Acct. #ll 329 00, Interest on Investments Credit - Acct. #ll 520 02, Salaries $20,000. $20,000. BUDGET AMENDMENT - CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE The following amendment in the Cape Fear Tech budget to fund unanticipated year-end expenditures: Debit - Acct. #6l11 , Contractual Services $ 450. Acct. #6l25, Fuel-Heating l,900. Acct. #6130, Insurance - Motor Vehicle 880. Credit - Acct. #6204, Salaries - Maintenance $ 750. Acct. #6l26, Water & Electricity l,630. Acct. #6l27, Motor Vehicle Operation 850. BUDGET AMENDMENT' - ADMINISTRATION The following amendment in the Administration budget to cover year-end postage and telephone for Administration and Governing Body: Debit- Acct. #11 445 6l, Contingencies Credit-Acct. #ll 420 ll, Telephone & Postage $ 650. $ 650. PUBLIC HEARING '- PROPOSED BUDGET AND REVENUE SHARING BUDGET FOR 1981/82 " Chm. O'Shields announced that notice had been given that a public hearing on the proposed budget and the budget for General Revenue Sharing funds would be held by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners at 9:00 a. m., Monday, June l5, 1981, in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, at which time any persons who wished to be heard on the budget could appear. 864 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE l5, 1981 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED BUDGET AND REVENUE'SHARING BUDGET FOR 1981/82 (CONTINUED) County Manager Cooper commented on the proposed budget for fiscal year 1981/82 and the factors that affected the budget. Tax Administrator Larry Powell commented on the tax base. Chm. O'Shields opened the floor to the public for comments, and the following persons appeared before the Board to comment on the proposed budget: Mr. Mr. Lee Johnston spoke on behalf of the Right-to-Vote Association , M. H. Vaughan I o There were no other persons present who wished to comment, and Chm. 0' Shields declared the public hearing closed. BREAK Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 9:50 o'clock a. m. until lO:07 o'clock a. m. DISCUSSION ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS WITH REPRESENTATIVE HARRY PAYNE Mr. Harry Payne, member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, was present at the meeting, and the commissioners discussed with him various pending legislative matters that were of concern to New Hanover County. PUBLIC HEARING - RENAMING OF CAMP WRIGHT ROAD TO GREENVILLE SOUND 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, June l5, 1981, in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, to consider the renaming of Camp Wright Road in Harnett Township to Greenville Sound Road. Planning Director Dexter Hayes'gave the background information on this request and stated that in the staff's opinion it would be a duplication of name because of the Greenville Loop Road; and, therefore, the planning staff recommended denial of the name change. Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak on this matter, and the following persons appeared to request approval of the renaming; o Mr. J. H. Simmons Mrs. Rockmere The following persons spoke in opposition to the name change: Mrs. Sue Hall Mrs. Cleon Brown Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to continue the public hearing to the first meeting in July and ask the people who live on the road to vote on the name. Upon vote, the motion CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Voting Noe: Comm. Armistead, Barfield, Blake and Chm.O'Shields Comm. Gottovi DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED CABLE TV ORDINANCE Comm. Blake explained the proposed ordinance that he and Comm. Armistead had. prepared with the assistance of the County Attorney and the Institute of Government. Attorney Murchison commented. ANNOUNCEMENT OF LUNCH BREAK 0 Chm. 0' Shields announced that the Commissioners would take a lunch break '.and told the people that were at the meeting for budget hearings to come back at l:30 p. m. DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED CABLE TV ORDINANCE (CONTINUED) After further discussion, Chm. O'Shields suggested that the Commissioners have a work session on the Cable TV Ordinance during the Special Meeting on June 29. By common consent, it was agreed to have a work session on the Cable TV Ordinance during the Special Meeting on June 29. o o o MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE l5, 1981 (CONTINUED) 865 DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED CABLE TV ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)' Mr. George Rountree, Attorney, and Mr~ Bill Greene of Vision cable Company commented. Mr. David Barefoot, Attorney representing Jones Intercable, commented. DISCUSSION ON LAND USE PLAN - POLICIES FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Planning Director,Dexter Hayes reported on the proposed Land Use policies ,for Growth and Development. He stated that the draft'needeq'to.be submitted to Coastal ResoUrces Commission for review ~ior to June 30. It was agreed by concensus to discuss this plan in a work session at the Special Meeting on June 29. " the: The following persons commented on changes in the land use classifications: Mr. Hilary Faw Mr. M. H. Vaughri DISCUSSION ON COURTHOUSE RENOVATIONS County Manager Cooper commented on the grant received for an architectural plan for the exterior renovation of the Courthouse and requested direction from the Commissioners on how to proceed with selection of an architect to do the work. It was agreed by common consent that the County Manager would prepare a synopsis of the top 3 firms in his opinion and make a recommendation for the selection of a firm to do the work. LUNCH BREAK Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a lunch break from l2:27 o'clock p. m. until l:l6 o'clock p. m. DISCUSSION ON SOLID WASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITY County Manager Cooper commented on his recommendations for the solid waste-to-energy facility to be constructed. Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to ask the County Manager to get a proposal from Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan for the Board to evaluate as soon as possible. Upon vote, the IlIOtion carried UNANIMOUSLY. CHANGE IN ELEcrRICAL FEE SCHEDULE Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, the first paragraph in the Electrical Permit Fee Schedule was changed to read as follows by UNANIMOUS vote: "The above fees entitle the permittee to the appropriate number of inspections for the work performed plus one additional inspection for corrected work. Permits must be obtained prior to starting work. Any jobs started without a permit will be subject to a $25.00 late fee in addition to the normal permit fee. The late fee shall not be construed as a penalty, but as a charge for additional admiriistrative expense." CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE - NORTHEAST INTERCEPTOR County Manager Cooper explained that the interlocal agreements with the mUnicipalities had been signed and delivered and the grant application for construction of the Northeast Interceptor had been submitted. Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Chm. O'Shields, the Capital Project Ordinance for the Northeast Interceptor was UNANIMOUSLY adopted. A copy of the ordinance is Contained in Exhibit Book VIII, Page 43. SECOND WELL FOR FLEMINGTON WATER SYSTEM Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, the contract with Henry von Oesen & Associates for design/inspection services for the second well at Flemington was approved and the following Resolution Authorizing the Application with the State of North Carolina for a Grant Under the North Carolina Clean Water Bond Act of 1971 was UNANIMOUSLY adopted: ~ 866 MINUTES OF! REGULAR MEETING, JUNE l5, 1981 (CONTINUED) SECOND WELL FOR FLEMINGTON WATER SYSTEM (CONTINUED) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION WITH THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA FOR A GRANT UNDER THE NORTH CAROLINA CLEAN WATER BOND ACT OF 1971 WHEREAS, the North Carolina Clean Water Bond Act of 1971 has authorized the making of grants to aid eligible units of government in financing the cost . of construction of water supply and distribution'improvements and waste collection and treatment improvements, and. WHEREAS, the County of New Hanover has need for arrl intends to construct a second water supply well in the Flemington area. o NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County. THAT the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will arrange financing for all remaining costs of the project if approved for a state grant award, and THAT the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will provide for efficient. operation and maintenance of the project on completion of construction: thereof, and THAT the New Hanover Board of Commissioners will adopt and place into effect on or before completion of the project'a schedule of fees and charges which will provide adequate funds for proper operation, maintenance and administration of the project, and THAT the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will place into a capital reserve fund all surplus revenues from fees and charges in excess of funds required for operation, maintenance, administration and debt service for the water system to be used exclusively for expansion of the water system, and THAT New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the appropriate state agency may request in connection with such application on the project' to make the assurances as contained above is authorized to execute and file an application and to execute such other documents as may be required in connection with the application, grant offer or grant award, and o THAT the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has substantia~ly compiled or will substantially comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances applicable to the project and to federal and state grants and loans pertaining thereto; and hereby authorizes the County Manager to execute an affidavit so stating. Adopted this l5th day of June 1981. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - BARTON OAKS, SECTION 2 Mr. Ken Silliman of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Board had considered the final plat of Barton Oaks, Section 2, at its meeting on June 4 and recommended approval. He'also reported that the developers had submitted the required improvements cost estimate since all of the improvements were not complete. Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, the final plat of Barton Oaks, Section 2, was UNANIMOUSLY approved. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - RAINTREE, SECTION 1 Mr. Ken Silliman of the Planning Department reported that the Planning Board 0 had considered the final plat of Raintree, Section l, at its meeting on June 4 , I and recommended approval. He also reported that the estimated cost of improvements had been submitted since the improvements were not complete. Upon MOTION by Chm. O'Shields, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, the final plat of Raintree, Section l, was UNANIMOUSLY approved. o o o MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 15, 1981 (CONTINUED) 867 ,", ADDITIONAL ITEMS AUTHORIZATION FOR ACQUISITION OF LANDFILL SITE Attorney Murchison explained that the Board needed to act on a motion authorizing the acquisition from the,Fleming and Royal heirs of a tract of 4l6.4 acres along U. S. Hwy. 42l along Fishing Creek for the sanitary landfill at a price of $825,000 and approving substantially the form of the deed attached to these minutes and authorizing the County Finance Officer to pay that sum upon receipt of the executed deed and to direct the County Attorney to terminate the condemnation proceedings. He reported that the sellers made no warranty as to the suitability of the property conveyed for a sanitary landfill and they also made the deed subject to 1981 County taxes, but he had asked their attorney to strike out that provision and let them pay the taxes for this year. Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to authorize the acquisition from the Fleming and Royal heirs of a tract of land approximately 4l6.4 acres .along U. S. Hwy. 42l along Fishing creek for a sanitary landfill at a price of $825,000 and approve substantially the form of the deed as attached to these minutes (Copy of the fonn of Deed is contained in Exhibit Book VIII, Page 43); to authorize the County Finance Officer to pay the sum of $825,000 upon receipt of the executed deed and to direct the County Attorney to terminate the condemnation proceedings. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. REPORT ON PROGRESS OF TITLE EXAMINATIONS FOR NORTHEAST INTERCEPTOR Attorney Murfhison reported on the progress of the title examinations for acguisitio~rights of ways for the Northeast Interceptor. RECESS FOR BUDGET DISCUSSION Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, budget discussions. Upon vote, the motion carried to recess the meeting for UNANIMOUSLY. ~ o'clock :p.m. ~ , Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for budget discussions at 2:05 RECONVENING OF REGULAR MEETING Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Chm.O'Shields, to reconvene the Regular Meeting. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting at 2:45 o'clock p. m. BREAK Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 2:45 o'clock p. m. until 2:56 o'clock p. m. ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED) ENDORSEMENT OF HE 1173' FOR PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF COASTAL LANDS Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, that the Board endorse HE l173 entitled "An Act to Establish a Program to Purchase and Maintain Coastal Lands subject to Natural Hazards for Beach Access and Use" and send a letter to Representatives Payne and Rhodes to that effect. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENT TO COASTAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL Comm. Gottovi reminded the Board that someone needed to be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Coastal Resources Advisory Council. Upon MOTION by Chm,' O'Shields, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, Gary Cannon was UNANIMOUSLY appointed to represent New Hanover County on the Coastal Resources Advisory Council. LETrER TO LEGISLATORS CONCERNING REDISTRICTING BILL It was agreed by concensus to write a letter to the County's Legislative Delegation concerning the Congressional Redistricting Bill. PROCLAMATION - LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARENESS WEEK Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to proclaim the week of June l5 as Law Enforcement Awareness Week. Upon vote, the motion c,arried UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION ON FOUNTAINHEAD ADULT BOOK STORE Comm. Blake commented on the letter the Commissioners had received concerning the Fountainhead Adult Book Store. After discussion it was agreed that the County Manager would investigate and report back to the Commissioners. 868 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE l5, 1981 (CONTINUED) ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED) APPOINTMENT TO SOUTHEASTERN MENTAL HEALTH AREA BOARD Comm. Barfield reported that he was going to appoint Mr. J. R. Fullwood to the Southeastern Mental Health Area Board and requested that the Commissioners suggest some other names of people for appointment to future vacancies on the Board. DISCUSSION ON GUIDELINES FOR APPOINTMENT TO CARDINAL HEALTH AGENCY Chm. O'Shields commented on the nominations for appointments to the Cardinal Health Agency and the Commissioners discussed the guidelines for appointments. o AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNTY MANAGER TO SIGN CONTRACTS FOR SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT County Manager Cooper commented on the contracts between the County and the City of Wilmington for the CETA Summer Youth Program and requested authorization to sign the contracts. Chm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to authorize the County Manager to sign the Contracts with the City of Wilmington for the CETA Summer Youth Employment Program. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. Copies of the Contracts are on file in the County Mani'lger',s Office. REAPPOINTMENT OF LARRY PCMELL AS TAX SUPERVISOR County Manager Cooper reported that the Commissioners needed to appoint the Tax Supervisor and recommended that Larry Powell be reappointed. Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Cbrn. O'Shields, to reappoint Larry Powell as Tax Supervisor for the next two years. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. WILBUR E. BRYANT PROPERTY TAX APPEAL Chm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to accept the Tax Administrator's recommendation and reduce the valuation to $300 on property owned by Mr. Wilbur E. Bryant and located at llth and Dawson Streets. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. o DISCUSSION ON NACo CONFERENCE IN LOUISVILLE, KY. AND NCACC CONFERENCE IN WINSTON SALEM County Manager Cooper commented on the reservations for the NACo Annual Conference in Louisville, Ky. and asked the Commissioners to let him know as soon as possible whether or not they plahned to attend the the NCACC Annual Conference in Winston Salem. DISCUSSION ON TEMPORARY HELP IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE County Manager Cooper commented on the additional work in the Clerk's Office and that he had providad'some temporary help for the time being. EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. Chm4 O'S~ields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 3:30 o'clock p. m. Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 4:l0 o'clock p. m. ADJOURNMENT Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. o Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at 4:l0 o'clock p. m. Respectfully submitted, -t3./?~ ~Rusmisell Clerk to the Board