HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-09-08 Regular Meeting
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING CONTINUED TO AUGUST 20, 1981 (CONTINUED)
APPOINTMENT OF CHM. O'SHIELDS TO LOWER CAPE FEAR WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY
AND COMM. BLAKE, TO CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, that Chm. O'Shields
be appointed to the Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority to fill an
unexpired, term and Comm. Blake be appointed ,to an,8-year term on the Cape
Fear Technical Institute Board of Trustees. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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RATIFICATION OF CONTRACT WITH DUPLIN COUNTY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to ratify a
contract between New Hanover County and Duplin County by and between the
Finance Officer and Personnel Officer of each County. Pursuant to
General Statute Chapter l60A, Article 20, the term of said contract being
as follows:
l. Purpose - l.aw Enforcement Assistance
2. Duration - Upon agreement of each County
3. Personnel - Appointed by Sheriff of each County
4. Financing - To be borne by Duplin County
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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AUTHORIZATION FOR DISPOSAL OF REGISTER OF DEEDS EQUIPMENT
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to authorize the
disposition of the following property in the Register of Deeds Office:
1 Kodak Reader/Printer - Serial #3247 to be sold to
Northampton County, North Carolina for the price of
$l,649.00.
and to authorize the sale of the following property to
South Carolina, subject to the receipt of a deposit of
of the offer and allowance of a ten day upset period:
Horry County i
5% and publication
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3 Kodak Reader/Printers - Serial #2607 - $l,240.30
- Serial I/l742 - $l,l64.00
- Serial #3ll3 - $l,576.25
l- Kodak Reader
- Serial #388l - $2,ll~.83
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT-
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, that the meeting
be adjourned. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at ll;32 o'clock a. m,'
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell, Clerk '
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1981
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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Tuesday, September 8, 1981, at 7:00 o'clock p. m. in the Assembly
Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington, North
Carolina. (This meeting date was changed from'Monday, September 7, 1981,
due to the Labor Day holiday.)
Members present were Commissioners Howard L. Armistead, Jr.;
Jonathan Barfield; Donald P. Blake; Karen E. Gottovi; Chairman Claud O'Shields, Jr.
County Manager G. Felix Cooper; County Attorney Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to
the Board Alyce B. Rusmisell. No members were absent.
Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order and offered the invocation.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1981 (CONTINUED)'
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST l7, 1981, AND CONTINUED
MEETING ON AUGUST 20, 1981
Comm. Armistead requested that he be excused from voting,on the
Minutes, of August l7, as he did not attend the meeting.
By common consent Comm. Armistead was excused from voting.
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to approve the Minutes
of the Regular Meeting of August l7, 1981, and continued meeting on
August 20, 1981, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Abstaining:
Comm. Barfield, Blake, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields
Comm. Armistead
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Upon ~IOTION by Comm. Blake, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, the
following Consent Agenda items were UNANIMOUSLY approved'.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH TALBERT, COX & ASSOC. FOR PIPE LINING AT
AIRPORT
Approval was given and the Chairman was' authorized to execute the
Contract with Talbe~t, ,Cox & Associates, Inc. for engineering services
,to complete_the pipe lining and restoration of deteriorating-storm
drainage_lines under ~unway 5-23' at,the Airport.
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
APPROVAL OF DETENTION SUBSIDY AGREEMENT - JUVENILE SERVICES CENTER
Approval was given and the County Manager authorized to execute the
Detention Subsidy Agreement with the Department, of, Human Resources
for the Juvenile Services Center.
A copy of the Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office.
AWARD OF BID ON X-RAY UNIT FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The following bids were received on an X-ray unit for the Health
Department:
Cardinal X-Ray Corporation
C. ~. Harris & Son, Inc.
Lee X-Ray Company
General Electric
H & H X-Ray Sales and Service
Picker Corporation
B & B X-Ray
$l5,lOO.
l6,700.
l6,l98'.
3l,000.
l8,659.
27,576.
l5,426.40
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The bid was awarded to Lee X-Ray Company of Greensboro for a
Transworld X-Ray XAl-5020 unit in the amount of $l6,l98 as, recommended
by the Health Director.
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE DAY PROCLAMATION
The Chairman was authorized to sign a joint proclamation with the
Mayor of Wilmington ,declaring October 2, 1981, as American Enterprise
Day.
LEASE WITH CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR SNOWS CUT PARK
Approval was given and the County Manager authorized to execute the
25-year lease with the Corps of Engineers for the property at Snows
Cut Park.
A copy of the Lease is on file in the 'County Manager's office.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR SENIOR CENTER
Approval was given and the County Manager authorized to execute
a Contract with the Council of Governments for Title III-B Social
Services, Senior Center Renovation.
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A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1981 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
ADDITION OF ROADS TO STATE SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
SR-2 Resolutions were adopted requesting the addition of the following
roads to the State Secondary Road System:
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French Road and Sycamore Street in Greenwood Estates
Sutton Lake Access Road
Copies of the Resolutions are on file in the Clerk's Office.
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APPROVAL OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS INCREASE IN CAPITAL OUTLAY EXPENDITURE BUDGET
Approval was given for the Public Schools Capital Outlay expenditure budget
and appropriated fund balance to be increased by $l2,OOO to appropriate
funds received from the sale of the Ressie Lee Pope property on Market
Street.
APPROVAL OF RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR PIN TERMINAL AT SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Approval was given and the Chairman authorized to execute an Agreement
between the N. C. Department of Justice Police Information Network and
the County for a monthly rental of $200 beginning July l, 1981, on the
PIN Terminal.
AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH STATE FOR HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Approval was given and the Chairman authorized to execute Amendment
No. 1 to the Contract between the State and the County for the Health
Department covering the period from July l, 1981, to June 30, 1982.
A copy of the Amendment is on file in the County Manager's Office.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Amendments were approved in the following Health Department
to bring them in line with State and Federal cuts:
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budgets
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Neurology
Heart
Orthopedic
Health
Hypertension
Epidemiology
Copies of the bu4get amendments are contained in Exhibit Book VIII,
Page 48.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS - REGISTER OF DEEDS
The following amendment was approved in the Register of Deeds budget
to recognize anticipated increase in fees due to legislative changes.
These funds were to be used for outright purchase of 6 Kodak IMT
Machines previously approved by the Commissioners.
Debit - Acct. #ll 3418 4l0, Reg. of Deeds - Fee
Credit - Acct. 1111 4180 640, Capital Outlay
$53,286.
$53,286.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - PERSONNEL
The following amendment in the
fund the position of Personnel
Personnel Budget was approved to
Assistant:
Debit
- Acct.
Acct.
Acct.
Acct.
Acct.
1111 6140 lOO,
1111 6140 2l0,
1111 6140 22l,
1111 6140 230,
1111 3990 990,
Salaries & 'Wages
FICA
Retirement
Group Insuran"ce
Appropriated Fund
Balance
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$ l,785.
119.
l43.
lB.
l7,564.
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Credit - Acct. #ll 4122 lOO, Salaries & Wages
Acct. #ll 4122 2l0, FICA
Acct. #ll 4122 22l, Retirement
Acct. I/ll 4122 230, Group Insurance
$l6,604.
l,l04.
l,328.
688.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS - LIBRARY
The following amendment in the Library budget was approved to
appropriate a bequest to the 'Library under the will of Warren Ullrich:
Debit - Acct. #ll 36ll 4l0, iLibrary Fines
Credit - Acct. #ll 6110 423, :Books & Materials
$l,OOO.
l,OOO.
The following amendment was approved in the Library budget to transfer
Appropriated Fund Balance from Library Capital Project to Departmental
Supplies for the purchase of signs and to the Capital Outlay Account:
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1981 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
BUDGET AMENDMENTS - LIBRARY (CONTINUED)
Debit
Credit
- Acct.
- Acct.
Acct.
1111 3990 990,
1111 6110 42l,
1111 6110 640,
Appropriated Fund Balance
Departmental Supplies
Capital Outlay
$ 5,l60.
$ 250.
4,9l0.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - RECREATION
The following amendment was approved in the Recreation budget to re-
allocate the County's match for Arrowhead Park:
Debit - Acct. I/ll 6120 90l, Transfer to Arrowhead Park
Acct. #ll 2990 l04, Unappropriated Fund Balance
Credit - Acct. #ll 3990 990, Appropriated Fund Balance
Acct. #ll 2990 l03, Appropriated Fund Balance.
$20,000.
20,000.
$20,000.
20,000.
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - ENGINEERING
The following amendment was approved in the Engineering budget to set
up the State Grant to offset dredging costs: '
Debit - Acct. #ll 3419 363, NC State Grant - Dredging Proj. $48,000.
Credit - Acct. 1/11 4197 370, Contracted Services $48,000.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - SANITARY LANDFILL
The 'following amendment was approved in the budget for the
Landfill to provide funds for the 'construction of a secure
on Hwy. 42l North:
Sanitary
landfill
Debit - Acct. 1/49 3470 9ll, Bond Proceeds
Credit - Acct. #49 4709 323, Construction & Engineering
$l,935,800.
$l,935,800.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - DATA PROCESSING
The following amendment was approved in the Data Processing budget
to cover the cost to run Southern Bell telephone lines to, the Health
Department and Social Services for connection to computer system:
Debit - Acct. #ll 9800 9ll, Contingencies
Credit - Acct. I/ll 4132 352, Equipment rent
$3,090.
$3,090.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given thata{,public hearing would be held by the Board
of Commissioners of New Hanover County on Tuesday, September 8, 1981, at
7:00 PM in the Assembly Room of the County Administration Building, 320
Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, to consider the following:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 2.7 ACRES)
LOCATED 200 FEET SOUTH OF SHIPYARD BOULEVARD, APPROXIMATELY 200.FEET
EAST OF NEWKIRK ROAD FROM AN R-l5 (RESIDENTIAL) ,DISTRICT TO A B-l (BUSINESS)
DISTRICT.
Planning Director Hayes gave the background information and reported
that the Planning Board had considered this rezoning at its meeting on
August 6, 1981, and recommended approval.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor
of or in opposition to this rezoning and no one appeared to comment.
Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to approve the rezoning
and adopt the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover
Amending the Zoning Map of Zoning Area 9-B of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, Adopted July l, 1972." Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in Zoning
Ordinance Book I, Section 9-B, Page 43.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 4 ACRES) LOCATED
ON THE EAST SIDE OF CAROLINA BEACH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET SOUTH OF
SILVER LAKE ROAD FROM AN R~l5 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO A B-2 (HIGHWAY
BUSINESS) DISTRICT.
Planning Director Hayes gave the background information and reported
that the Planning Board had considered this rezoning at its meeting on
August 6, 1981, and recommended approval. The Planning Staff had recom-
mended denial.
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Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to, speak in favor of
this request, and the following persons appeared:
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 4 ACRES)
LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF CAROLINA BEACH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 200,
FEET SOUTH OF SILVER LAKE ROAD FROM AN R-l5 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT
TO A B-2 (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) DISTRICT. (CONTINUED)
Mr. Eddie Thompson, Agent, spoke on behalf of the Loyal Order of
Moose.
Mr. Edward B. Smith, Agent, representing the proposed. buyer of the
property.
No one appeared to speak in opposition.
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Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead~ to approve the rezoning
and adopt the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover
Amending the Zoning Map of Zoning Area 4 of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, Adopted April '7, 1971 "Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, , Barfield, Blake and Chm. O'Shields
Comm. Gottovi
A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in Zoning
Ordinance Book I, Section 4, Page 24..
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 1. 2 ACRES)
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF OLEANDER DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET EAST
OF DOGWOOD LANE FROM AN R-l5 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO A B-2 (HIGHWAY
BUSINESS) DISTRICT.
Planning Director Hayes gave the background information and reported
that the Planning Board had considered this rezoning at its meeting on
August 6, 1981, and recommended approval.
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Chm, O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor 11
of or in opposition to this rezoning and no one appeared.
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Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to approve,the
rezoning and adopt the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County
of New Hanover Amending the Zoning Map of Zoning Area 9B of New Hanover
North Carolina, Adopted July l, 1972." Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in
Zoning Ordinance Book I, Section 9B, Page 43.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY (APPROXI-
MATELY l.6 ACRES) LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE' OF OAKLEY LOOP ROAD, APPROXI-
MATELY 500 FEET SOUTH OF NESS ROAD FOR A MOBILE HOME IN AN R-20 '(RESIDENTIAL)
DISTRICT.
Planning Director Hayes gave the background information and 'reported that the
Planning Board had considered this application at its meeting on August 6,
1981, and recommended approval.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor "
of this Special Use Permit, and Mr. Tommy Keys, the petitioner, was duly'
sworn to present his case and answer questions from the Commissioners and
Planning Director.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition
and no one appeared.
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Comm. Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to approve the
request and upon vote the following Orden Granting the Special Use Permit
was UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED:
The County Commissioners for New Hanover County having held a public
hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 1981 to consider application number S-l8l
8/8l submitted by Tommy W. Keys (Hilda C. Bruton - Owner), a request for a
special use permit to use the prop'erty located at'Southside, of' Oakley Road;
approximately 500 feet south of Ness Road for a Mobile Home, and having heard
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all the evidence and arguments presented at the hearing, makes the following
FINDINGS OF FACT and draws the following CONCLUSIONS:
l. The County Commissioners FIND as a FACT that all of the specific
requirements set forth in Section 72-27 of the County Zoning Ordinance will
be satisfied if the property is developed in accordance with the plans sub-
mitted to the County Commissioners.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1981 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE SOUTHS IDE OF OAKLEY LOOP ROAD
FOR MOBILE HOME (CONTINUED)
2. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the 'proposed use
does satisfy the first general requirement listed in the Ordinance; namely
that the use will not materially endanger the public heaith or safety if
located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted
and approved. In support of this conclusion, the Commissioners make the
following FINDINGS OF FACT:
l. The County Health Department has approved the location of a septic tank.
2. A volunteer fire service is located near the site.
3. Adequate access is available to the site.
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3. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the proposed
use does satisfy the second general requirement listed in the Ordinance;
namely that the use meets all required conditions and specifications.
In support of this conclusion, the Commissioners make the following
FINDINGS OF FACT:
l. Mobile Homes are a permitted use in the R-20 District.
2. Proposed site is l.64 acres in area in accordance with Sections 52-l
and 63 of the Zoning Ordinance..
3. Site plan indicates side yards of 35 feet and a front yard of 40 feet
in compliance with Section 5l-4 of the Ordinance.
4. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the proposed use
does satisfy the third general requirement listed in the Ordinance; namely
that the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or'
abutting property, or that the use is, a'public necessity. In support of
this conclusion the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS Of FACT:
l. Proposed improvements should increase the value of property,
2. Other mobile homes are located in the vicinity.
5. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the proposed use
does satisfy the fourth general requirement listed in the ordinance;
namely that the location and character of the use if developed according
to the plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in
which it is to be located and in general conformity with the. plan of
development for New Hanover, County. In support of this conclusion, the
Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
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l. A single family residence is located on the property.
2. Residential land uses adjoin the site to the west; most of the
surrounding area is vacant.
3. County Growth Policies encourage a variety of affordable housing types.
6. Therefore, because the County Commissioners conclude that all of
the general and specific conditions precedent to the issuance of a SPECIAL
USE PERMIT have been satisfied, IT IS ORD~RED that the application for the
issuance of a SPECIAL USE PERMIT be granted, subject to the following
conditions:
a) That the applicant shall fully comply with all of the specific
requirements stated in the ordinance for the proposed use, as
well as any additional conditions hereinafter stated.
b) If any of the conditions imposed by this special use permit shall
be held invalid beyond the authority of this Board of Commissioners
by a court of competent jurisdiction then this permi~ shall become
void and of no effect.
c) Other: Compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local
Codes.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING ORDINANCE ,TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND'
SECTION 23, DEFINITIONS.
Planning Director Hayes gave the background information on this case
and reported that the Planning Board had considered this amendment at its
meeting on August 6, 1981, and recommended approval.
ChID. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to comment ,and no one
appeared.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, S~CONDED by Comm. Barfield, the following
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1981 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND SECTION 23,
DEFINITIONS. (CONTINUED)
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment was ,UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED:
l. Amend Section 23-l6 Home Occupation, Subsection 23~l6(f) to read:
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(f) No equipment or process shall be used in such home occupation
which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, or electrical
interference detectable to the normal senses off the lot.
In the case of electrical interference, no equipment or
process shall be used which creates visual or audible
interference in any radio or television receivers off the
premises, or causes fluctuations in line voltages off the
premises;
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO AMEND
SECTION 50-2, TABULATION OF PERMITTED USES"BY MAKING RESIDENTIAL CARE
A PERMITTED USE IN ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS.
Planning Director Hayes gave the background on this 'amendment and
stated that it was a result of recent State legislation and was necessary to
bring the Ordinance in line with this legislation. He reported that the
Planning Board had considered the amendment at its meeting on August 6,
and recommended approval.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, the following
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment was UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED:
l. Amend Section 50-2, Tabulation of Permitted Uses (under Health,
page 24) to make Residential'Care a permitted use in the R-20,
R-l5, R-lO, 0 & I and A & R' Zoning Districts;
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PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF CABLE TELEVISION ORDINANCE
Notice had been given that the Commissioners would consider a proposed
Ordinance Establishing the Conditions for Awarding Non-Exclusive Franchise
for Community Antenna Television Systems and the proposed grant of a.non-
exclusive franchise to Cable Television Company.
County Attorney Pope reported that this was the second reading of
the proposed Ordinance and the public hearing had been advertised.
Chm.O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to commant, and
Attorney David Barefoot, representing Jones Intercable, appeared before
the Board and reported that he had sent the Commission a letter through
the County Attorney stating his company's objection to the proposal to
grant a 5-l/2 year ordinance. He outlined Jones Intercable's objections.
Ms. Sandra Sinikewicz commented.
Since there were no further comments, Chm. O'Shields declared this
public hearing closed.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, the
ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Establishing the,Conditions For Awarding
Non-Exclusive Franchise for Community Antenna Television Systems" was
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED.
A copy of the Ordinance is contained in the Ordinance Book.in the
Clerk's Office.
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BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting'for a break from 7:50 o'clock
p. m. until 8:04 o'clock p. m.
PUBLIC HEARING - AWARD OF FRANCHISE TO CABLE TELEVISION COMPANY
Chm. O'Shields reported that the public hearing needed to be opened
on the awarding of a non-exclusive franchise to Cable Televiston Company.
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Chm. O'Shields,opened the floqr to the public for comments, and
Mr. George Rountree III, Attorney:for Cable Television Company, and
Mr. Bill Green, the local manager; appeared to answer questions on the
proposed franchise.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone else present who wished to
comment and no one appeared.
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PUBLIC HEARING - AWARD OF FRANCHISE TO CABLE TELEVISION COMPANY (CONTINUED)
Chm. O'Shields declared the public hearing closed at 8:ll o'clock p. m.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Blake, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, the
ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Granting A Franchise to Cable
Television Company to Construct and Maintain a Cable Television System
within the unincorporated Areas of New Hanover County, North Carolina"
was UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED.
A copy of the Franchise,is contained in Exhibit Book VIII, Page 48.
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PRESENTATION OF PROPOSAL FOR RESOURCE RECOVERY PROJECT
County Manager Cooper introduced Mr. John Germ and Mr. Stan Peters
with George S. Campbell & Associates, Consulting Engineers, who explained
and answered questions on their proposal for New Hanover County's Resource
Recovery Project.
DISCUSSION ON FIRE SERVICE DISTRICTS
At the meeting of August 3, 1981, the Commissioners discussed the
establishment of service districts and requested that the Volunteer Fire
Departments be invited to attend this' meeting to discuss the matter further
County,Manager Cooper commented on the possibility of establishing
service districts to provide funding for fire protection services.
Mr. Leonard'H. Long, Chairman of the Fire Inspections Committee,
appeared on behalf of the Volunteer Fire Departmenw to discuss this matter
with the Commissioners.
The following persons commented:
Mr. Steve Vosnock, Castle Hayne 'Volunteer Fire Department
Mr. Rupert Strickland, South Wilmington Volunteer Fire Department
Mr. Ernest Blackburn
Comm. Armistead suggested that' he and the County Manager arrange a
meeting with the Fire Inspections Committee and get into this matter
further.
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The following persons commented further:
Mr. Rup~rt Strickland
Mr. Auorey Rivenbark, Myrtle Grove Volunteer Fire Department
No action was taken pending the recei~t of additional information from
the meeting between Comm. Armistead, County Manager Cooper,and the Fire
Inspections Committee.
APPROVAL OF EMS AGREEMENT ,WITH CITY OF WILMINGTON
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, to approve the Agreement
with the City of Wilmington for Emergency Medical Services and authorize
execution by the Chairman. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office.
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a break from 9:20 o'clock p.m.
until 9:36 o'clock p. m.
APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH APPLIED ANALYTICAL INDUSTRIES
Airport Manager R. C. Shackelford, Jr. appeared before the,Board
to explain and answer questions on the proposed Lease with Applied,
Analytical Industries for property at the Airport. The proposed Lease
had been advertised as required.
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Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake to approve the Lease
with Applied Analytical Industries and authorize execution by the
Chairman.' U~on vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Lease is on file in the County Manager's Office.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 8, 1981
(CONTINUED)
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REJECTION OF PROPOSED LEASE WITH AIR WILMINGTON AND UPSET LEASE
PROPOSED BY AEROJET
Mr. James Swails, Attorney, and Mr. William Cherry, President of
Air Wilmington, Inc., appeared before the Board to explain and answer
questions. on the proposed Lease Agreement between the Airport and Air
Wilmington.
The Airport Manager and County Attorney commented.
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to reject the
proposed upset bid from Aerojetand accept the proposed Air' Wilmington,
Inc. bid for a new l5-year Lease.
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Mr. George Rountree III, Attorney for the principals of Aerojet,
who had submitted the upset bid commented on the bid.
The following persons commented further:
Attorney Swails
Mr. Shackelford
Mr. Cherry
Mr. Rountree
Mr. Cooper
The Commissioners
Comm. Blake made a SUBSTITUTE MOTION, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, that
the Board reject both bids which have been submitted and allow Air Wilmington,
if they are so inclined, to come back through normal channels to the Board
to renegotiate their Lease. Upon vote the SUBSTITUTE MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, Blake and Chm. O'Shields
Comm. Barfield and Gottovi
BOND ORDER - $l2,OOO,000 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL BONDS
Chm. O'Shields introduced the following bond order which was read at
length:
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"BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $12,000,000 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER"
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover deems
it advisable to make the improvements hereinafter described; and
WHEREAS, the Board has caused to be filed with the Secretary of the
Local Government Commission of North Carolina an application for Commission
approval of the bonds hereinafter described as required by The Local
Government Finance Act; and the Secretary of the Local Government Commission
has notified the Board that the application has been filed and accepted for
submission to the Local Government Commission; NOW THEREFORE, ,
BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of New
Hanover, as follows:
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Section l. The Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover has
ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to provide solid
waste disposal facilities, including the improvement of land for a sanitary
landfill, the construction and installation of an incinerator and related '
appurtenances, the acquisition and installation of equipment and machinery
required therefor, and the acquisition of land and rights-of-way in land
necessary for the provision of such solid waste disposal facilities, and
to pay capital costs of such improvements.
Section 2. In order to raise the money required to pay capital costs
of providing the system as set forth above in addition to any funds which
may be made available for such purpose from any other source, bonds of the
County of New Hanover are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant
to The Local Government Finance Act of North Carolina. The maximum
aggregate principal amount of said bonds authorized by this bond order
shall be $l2,000,000.
Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on
said bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected. The revenues
of the system, hereinbefore described, following application thereof to
pay the operating, maintenance and capital outlay expenses of such system,
shall be and are hereby pledged to the payment of the interest on and
principal of said bonds, provided that such revenues may also be pledged
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BOND ORDER ~ $l2,OOO,000 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL BONDS (CONTINUED)
on an equal basis to the payment of interest on and principal of bonds
of the County hereafter issued for improvements to such system.
Section 4. A sworn statement of the County's debt has been filed
with the Clerk of, the Board of Commissioners and is open to public
inspection.
Section 5. This bond order shall take effect when approved by the
voters of the County of New Hanover at a referendum.
Comm. Donald P. Blake moved that the following resolution be,
adopted:
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WHEREAS, the bond order entitled, "BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $l2,000,000 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF
NEW HANOVER", has been introduced at the meeting of the Board of
Commissioners held on September 8, 1981 and the Board desires to provide
for the holding of a public hearing thereon and the submission of, a
statement of debt in connection therewith as required by The Local
Government Bond Act; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County~of
New Hanover, as follows:
(l) The public hearing upon said bond order shall be held on
the 2lst day of September, 1981, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. at the Commissioners
Meeting Room, in Wilmington, North Carolina.
(2) The Clerk or the Board of Commissioners is hereby directed to
cause a copy of the bond order to be published with a notice of such
hearing in the form prescribed by law in a qualified newspaper no fewer
than six days prior to such public hearing.
(3) The County's Finance Officer is hereby directed to file with
the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners, prior to publication of the bond
order with the notice of such public hearing, a statement setting forth
the debt incurred or to be incurred, the appraised value of property
subject to taxation by the County and the net debt of the County.
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The motion was seconded by Comm. Karen Gottovi and was adopted by
the following vote:
Ayes:
Nays:
Comms. Armistead, Barfield, Blake, Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields
None
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE 'OF $900,000 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL BONDS
Comm. Howard L. Armistead, Jr. presented the following resolution
and moved that it be adopted:
WHEREAS, the bond order hereinafter described has taken effect and
the Board of Commissioners has issued $900,000 Solid Waste Disposal Bond
Anticipation Notes dated March 30, 1981, payable September 30, 'l98l, to
borrow money for the purpose for which bonds are authorized to be issued
by said order; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners desires to renew the foregoing
notes in anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds of the sale of the
bonds, as hereinafter provided, NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of New
Hanover; as follows:
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(l) The sum of $900,000 will be borrowed by the County of New
Hanover in anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds of the sale of
the bonds authorized to be issued by the solid waste disposal bond order
adopted by the Board of Commissioners on September 2, 1980, for the
purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued. Negotiable
notes, each designated "Solid Waste Disposal Bond Anticipation Note",
shall be issued for said sum so borrowed.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $900,000 SOLID'WASTE DISPOSAL BONDS (CONTINUED)
(2) ,The Notes shall be dated'September 29, 1981, shall consist of
five coupon notes of the following denominations, shall be numbered as
follows and shall mature on March 1 in each year as follows, viz.:
Number
Denomination
Year of Maturity
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1
2
3
4
5
$l80,000
l80,000
l80,000
l80,000
l80,000
1983"
1984
1985
1986
1987
Each of said notes shall bear interest from its date payable March l. 1982
and sami-annually thereafter on March 1 and September 1 in each year until
its respective maturity at a rate which shall not exceed twelve per centum
(l2%) per annum.
(3) Each of said notes shall be annually signed by the Chairman
and Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of the County and the seal of
the County shall be affixed to each of said notes. Each interest coupon
attached to said notes shall be manually signed by said Clerk of the
Board of Commissioners.
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(4) The power to fix the rate of interest to be borne by said notes
and the place of payment of the notes is hereby delegated to the
Chairman and Clerk of the Board of Commissioners who are hereby authorized
and directed to cause said notes to be prepared and to execute said notes when
they shall,have been sold by the Local Government Commission 'of North Carolina.
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(5) 'The Chairman and Clerk of the Board of Commissioners are hereby
authorized to make application to the Local Government Commission of North
Carolina for its approval of the issue of said notes in the manner prescribed
by The Local Government Finance Act. Said Local Government Commission is
hereby requested to sell the notes in the manner prescribed by said Act.
Said notes, when they shall have been sold by said Commission in the manner
provided by law and when they shall have been executed in the manner
prescribed by this resolution, shall be turned over to the State Treasurer
of the State of North Carolina for delivery to the purchaser or purchasers
to whom they may be sold by said Commission.
The motion having been duly seconded, and the resolution having been
considered,' it was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Comm. Armistead, Barfield. Blake. Gottovi and Chm. O'Shields
None
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR JUVENILE RESTITUTION PROJECT
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to approve thel
application for $9,000 inJJDP funds from the Governor's Crime I
Commission for the New Hanover County Juvenile Restitution Project.
Upon vote. the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ' , "I
PUBLIC INFORMATION PROJECT FOR BOND REFERENDUM
County Manager Cooper and Asst. County 'Manager Cannon outlined
their proposed plans for publicizing the upcoming bond referendum.
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It was agreed by cone ens us to proceed as outlined in Mr. Cannon's
August 25, 1981, memorandum to Mr. Cooper which proposed using the
services of the AAUW and the grant they had received ,in the amount of
$7l6 for public educational activities.
PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR CAMA LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
It was agreed by concensus of the Board to schedule a public
hearing for the 1981 CAMA Land Use Plan Update at the meeting of
October 19, 1981.
CONTRACT FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR ISSUANCE OF 'CAMA PERMITS
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to authorize
the County Manager to sign Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. OCM-09
between County of New Hanover and The Department of Natural~6029
Resources and Community Development. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1981 (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
CONTRACT FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR ISSUANCE OF CAMA PERMITS (CONTINUED)
A copy of the Contract Amendment is on file in the County
Manager's Office.
RECEIPT ,AND REVIEW OF JAIL INSPECTION REPORT
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, to go on
record as. saying that the Board had reviewed the Jail Inspection
Report of August l3, 1981. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION ON WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BERM PROJECT
Comm. Gottovi commented on her discussion with Mayor Sawyer of
Wrightsville Beach and his concerns, about the County's position
on the berm project on Shell Island and that he would like an
opportunity to discuss it as he felt that the Commissioners did
not have all the information they needed on the project. It was
agreed to put Mr. Sawyer on the agenda for the next meeting.
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DISCUSSION ON STAR-NEWS PUBLISHING OF PUBLIC RECORDS
Comm. Gottovi reported that she had received a call from someone
complaining about the newspapers' publishing financing agreements and
judgments and liens, and the man wanted to know if there was anyting
the County could do to stop that.
The County Attorney advised, that these were public records, and
the practice was not unusual at all.
DISCUSSION ON THE REARRANGEMENT OF THE COMMISSION OFFICES
Comm. Gottovi commented on rearranging the Commission offices when
the County Attorney moved to make better use of the space.
COMMENDATION ON CAROLINA BEACH PUBLIC SHOWERS
Comm. Blake commented that he was pleased to see the installation of
public showers at Carolina Beach and that he felt that was a pretty
big, accomplishment.
DISCUSSION ON LOWER CAPE FEAR WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY REQUEST
Chm. O'Sgields commented on the request he had received from the
Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority for the County to agree to
buy water from the Authority's proposed pipeline.
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County Manager Cooper and the Commissioners commented.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake, that the meeting be
recessed to Executive Session to discuss contractual relations and
committee appointments. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting to Executive Session at ll:50
o'clock.p. m.
Chm. O'Shields reconvened the meeting to Public Session at l2:45 o'clock
p. m.
APPOINTMENT OF LUDLOW AND WARD TO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to appoint
Mrs. Kathryn Ludlow as an alternate member and Mr. Ed Ward, Jr. as a
,regular member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment to fill unexpired terms
until November l5, 1981. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNTY MANAGER AUTHORIZED TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT WITH GEORGE CAMPBELL &
ASSOCIATES
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to allow the County
Manager to negotiate a Contract for engineering services with George
Campbell & Associates, Consulting Engineers. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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APPOINTMENT OF CHILDS, FUNDERBURG AND MERRITT TO NHMH BOARD
Comm. Barfield 110VED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to reappoint
Mr. Bill Childs to a 5-year term on the New Hanover Memorial Hospital
Board of'Trustees and to appoint Ms. Bessie Funderburg and Mr. E. W. Merritt,
Jr. to 5-year terms on the New.Hanover Memorial Hospital Board of ,Trustees.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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APPOINTMENTS TO NHMH BOARD (CONTINUED)
Voting Aye:
Voting Noe:
Comm. Armistead, iBarfield, Blake and Gottovi
Chm. O'Shields
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, that the
meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chm. O'Shields adjourned the meeting at l2:49 o'clock p. m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Rusmisell, Clerk
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 21, 1981
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in
Regular Session on Monday, September 2l, 1981, 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.;
Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; Donald P. Blake; Karen E. Gottovi;
Chairman Claud O'Shields, Jr.; County Manager G. Felix Cooper;
County Attorney Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the Board Alyce B.
Rusmisell. No members were absent.
Chm. O'Shields called the meeting to order.
Rev. Daniel B. O'Leary of All Saints Episcopal Church
offered the invocation.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1981
Upon MOTION by Comm. Barfield, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead,
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 8, 1981, were
UNANIMOUSLY approved as presented.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Chm. O'Shields pointed out a correction in the account
numbers in item #7 and the deletion of the $.30 in the amount of
the budget amendment in item #12.
Comm. Gottovi commented on the amendments to the Museum
Board of Trustees By-Laws.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Blake,
the following Consent Agenda items were UNANIMOUSLY approved:
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ACCEPTANCE/REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH AUGUST
3l, 1981
A copy of the Report of the Collector of Revenue through
August 3l, 1981, as approved is contained in Exhibit Book
VIII, Page 49.
APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
A copy of the list of Tax Abatements and Refunds as approved
is contained in Exhibit Book VIII, Page 49.
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REJECTION OF BIDS ON VOTING SYSTEM
As recommended by the Supervisor of Elections, the bids
received on the voting system were rejected because the
specifications were not defined clearly enough for the vendors
to bid on the specific equipment that was needed and authority
was given for the specifications to be resubmitted under the
informal method of bidding.
AWARD OF BID ON 20 CHANNEL RECORDER FOR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Only one bid was rece~ved on a 20 Channel recorder for the
Sheriff's Department. The bid was awarded to the Stancil
Corporation in the amount of $l5,l80 as recommended by the
Sheriff's Department.