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1971-12-06 Regular MeetingMINUTES OF THE I'~iEETING - NOVEM$ER 15. 1971 NEW HOPE DAM SUIT - Mr. Fox reported on the New Hope Dam Suit, stating there will be a meeting with Judge Stanley,on Friday. Mr. Fox was hopeflzl Judge Stanley would set the case for triaZ at this meeting and that it would be for the £irst of the year. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Hall moved, seconded b~ Mr. Williams, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Hazel Savage Clerk to the Board hs/mw MuvulES OF THE MEETING - DECEMBER 6. 1971 - 9:00 A. M. A,SSEMBLY - The regular semi-monthly meeting of the above @ate and time in the Commissinn Meares Harriss, Jr., Vice-Chairman Berr9 H. A. Marks, John R. Oxen£eld; County At County Administrator Laurence o. Bowden; the New Hanover County Commissioners was held on Building with the following present: Chairman A. Williams, Commissioners J. M. gall, Jr., torney James C. Fox; Count~ Auditor Perry Shepard; and Hazel Savage, Clerk to the Board., INVOCATION - Chairman Harriss called the meeting to order and asked The Rev. Charles A. McCombs, Pastor, St. Niatthews Lutheran Church, to give the invocation. APPROVAZ OF MINUTES - Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Oxenfeld, that the minutes of November 15, 1971 be approved as written. Motion carried unanimously. REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD - Mr. Williams nominated P'[r. Meares Harriss, Jr. to succeed himself as Chairman of the Board for the coming year. Mr. Hall seconded the nomination. There were no other nomina- tions. Mr. Harriss was unanimously elected Chairman. Mr. Hall nominated Mr. Berry A. Williams to succeed himself as Vice-Chairman of the Board for the coming year. Mr. Harriss seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations. Mr. Williams was unanimously elected Vice-Chairman. Mr. Oxenfe2d moved, seconded by Mr. Marks, that Mrs. Hazel Savage be reappointed as Clerk to the Board for the coming year. Motion carried unanimously. EXAMINATION AND APPROVAL OF BONDS OF COUNTY OFFICIALS - 1"ir. Shepard informed the Board all bonds of public officials who hand2e public £unds were paid last week. I~Ir. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. HaZl, that Mr. Fox be requested to examine the bonds today and to report his £indings to the Chairman. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLAT - SILVER SANDSr SECTION 1- Mr. Jerry Ramsey, Assistant Planning Director, presented subdivision plat of Silver Sands, Sectionl, which is a 19 Zot section developed under the 25 lot provision in the New Hanover County Subdivision Regulations. The development is located just north o£ the Silver Lake Road. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the plat. M.r. Oxenfeld moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, tflat the Chairman be authorized to sign the plat. Motion carried unanimously. TRANSFER OF F[7NDS - I~A7li'H DEPARTMENT - I"ir. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Marks, that request of the Health Department to trans£er ~500 from Contingent to Public Health Meeting item in the budget be approved. Motion carried unanimously. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, that reguest of the Sheriff's Department for an appropriation of $I,000 to its Discretionary Fund, be approved, ilinds to come from the General Contingency Fund. Motion carried unanimously. TRANSFER OF ruivyS - MUSEUM - Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Oxenfeld, that request of the Museum to transfer $600 from their.Display Budget to Publicity and Rzblic Relations be approved. Motion carried unanimously. TRANSFER OF FUNDS - SCHOOL BOARD - Discussion was held on request from the School Board to transfer $2,200 from Capital Outlay - Back Hoe Tractor to Capital 4utlay - Maintenance Vehicle. Request was made so the School Board could purchase an additional pick-up truck for its maintenance personnel. Clarification of whether or not a back hoe had been budgeted for the School Board was needed, therefore, by common consent action on this request was deferred until the December 20 meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - REZuivttvG RE9UEST - Mr. Harriss announced Pizblic Hearing was open for consideration of rezoning property on the south side of Oleander Drive for a distance of 200 feet between South Bagley Avenue and Greenville Avenue £rom R-15 (Single Family District) to B-2 (Business District). Mr. Nei1 Mallor~, Director:.o£ Planning, was present and informed the Board the Plan- ning Commission recommends this area to be rezoned from R-15 to B-2. There were no persons present who wished to be heard, and Mr. Harriss declared the Public Hearing closed. ~'~ MINLTTES OF THE MEETING - DECEMBER 6. 1971 ~CONTuvur;D) PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING .RE9UEST (CONTINUED) PTr. Marks moved, seconded by ~'Cr. Williams, the reguest £or rezoning be approved, and the following ordinance be signed and adopted by the Board of Commissioners: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NE41 HANOVER AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF ZONING AREA #2 ADOPTED DECEMBER 15, 1969 AND ZONING AREA ~#6 ADOPTED AUGUST 18, 1971 OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROZINA TAE BOARD OF COMCBSSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY DOTH ORDAIN: "Section 1. The Zoning Map of Zoning Area #2 and Zoning Area ~#6 is hereby amended by removing the hereinafter described tract of land from the R-15 Residential District classification and putting it in the B-2 Business District classification, said land being described as follows: "BEGINNING at the intersection of the southern right-of-way line of Oleander Drive (Highway 76) with the western right-o£-way line of Greenville Zoop Road; running thence westwardly along the southern right-of-way line o£ Oleander Drive to the western right-of-way line of South Bagley Avenue (the eastern boundar~ of B-2 zoned area); thence southwardly along the V~estern right-o£-way line of South Bagley Avenue to a point that is 200' from Oleander Drive when measured at a perpendicular angle from Oleander Drive; thence eastwardly along a line that is 200' southwardly from and parallel to the southern right-of-way line of Oleander Drive to the western right-of-way line of Greenville Loop Road; thence northwardl9 alon~ said we~stern right-of-way line of Greenville Loop Road to the southern right-of-way line of 0leander Drive, the point of BEGINNING. "Section 2. The County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed under the supervision of the County Commissioners to change the zoning map of Zoning Area No. 2 and Zoning Area No. 6 on file in the office o£ the County Commissioners, so as to make it comply with this ordinance. "Section 3. Any ordinance or any part of any ordinance in conflict with this ordinance, to the e~ent of such conflict, is hereby repealed. "Section 4. This ordinance is adopted in the interest of public health, safety, morals and general wel£are of the inhabitants of the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and shall be in full force and effect £rom and after its adoption. "Adopted this 6th day of December, 19']1. Chairman and Commissioners Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner ~~ - Commissioner (For a signed_~copy of this Ordinance, See Zoning Ordinance Book I, Section 2- Page 2, and Section 6- Page 2.) RECEIPT OF CHARTER COMMISSION REPORT - Mayor B. D. Schwartz, City Councilmen Halterman, Cromartie, Symmes, Brand and City Attorney Cicero Yow met with the County Commissioners to receive the revised second draft of the proposed charter on consolidation o£ the City and County governments. Mr. F. B. Graham, Chairman, Wilmington-New Hanover Charter Commission made the pre- sentation. Mr. Graham expressed on behalf of the members of the Charter Commission their appre- ciation for having had the opportunity of serving on this important assignment. Mr. Graham pointed out the following principal changes in the present government structure of the City and County which the Charter Commission recommends: "(1) The City Council of Wilmington will be merged with the Board of Commis- sioners o£ New Hanover County and wi11 be known as the Consolidated Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County. This will take place on April 2, 1973. The original merged board will serve until December 2, 1973. The first general election o£ the Consolidated Board and Mayor will be held on November 6, 19~3. This first board will serve for 3 years. Thereafter, elections will be held every 2 years. "(2) The Cit~ of Wilmington will cease to exist as an incorporated munici- pality and will become an urban service district of New Hanover County known as the Wilmington Urban Service District. "(3) Legally the Consolidated Government will be known Government of Wilmington and New Hanover County.' Government is the legal successor to the separate City of Wilmington and the County of New Hanover. continues as a county of the State of North Carol dated Government shall perform all the duties and poses required of counties under the Constitution State of North Carolina. as 'The Consolidated The Consolidated governments of the New Hanover County ina and the Consoli- serve all the pur- and laws of the 4~ MINUTES OF THE MEETING - DECEMBER 6. 19~1 CCONTINUED) RECEIPT OF CHARTER COMMISSION REPORT (CONTINUED) "For practical purposes and everyday usage the former City of Wilmington will still be known as Wilmington, North Carolina, just as Jacksonville, Florida, continues to be known as a City even though it is an urban service dis- trict of Duvall County. "(4) The governing board of the Consolidated Government of Wilmington and New Hanover County will be known as The Board o£ Commissioners. It will have nine members elected at large for a two-year, non-staggered term. The compensation amounts to $2400 annually, the same as heretofore. "(5) The Mayor is also elected at large by pouplar vote oY the people and will serve a:: two-year term. The initial compensation of the Mayor will be $3600 per annum - the same as the present compensation for the Mayor and the Chairman o£ the Board of County Commissioners. The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the Consolidated Government. He has all the rights, powers and duties imposed on Chairmen of Boards of County Com- missioners and Mayors of Cities by the General Laws of.North Carolina. "(6) The three beach municipalities - Carolina, Kure and Wrightsville - oiill retain their present status. The Charter provides that any of them may merge with the Consolidated Government any time in the future if they desire to do so. "('7) The Board o£ Commissioners shall appoint the Manager to hold office at the pleasure of the board. The Manager is the Administrative Aead of the Consolidated Gov,ernment and his duties are substantially the same as those existing presently for our City and County." Mr. Graham stated a:.more comprehensive report will be flzrnished the City Council and Commissioners in about two weeks. Mr. Graham pointed out when it was decided to have the study made, it was estimated to take two years at a cost of $60,000. The work has been completed in fourteen months at a cost which will not exceed $36,500. I`1r. Graham commended the City Councilmen and Commissioners and Mr. John Metts, former Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, for their £oresight and statemanship in authoriz- ing and financing the study and drafting of a charter. Mr. Graham also commended the persons selected to serve on the Commission and expressed appreciation to Mr. Tim Wood and Mrs. Ethel Patrick of the staff and Mr. Cicero Yow its ].ocal counsel. Also, Mr. Graham expressed appreciation to Mr. Jake Wicker and his associ- ates o£ the Institute of Government. Chairman Harriss e~:pressed the Commissioners' appreciation for Mr. Graham's tremend- ouS work on this study and stated he was sure the City Council also appreciated his fine e£forts. Mr. Marks moved, seconded by City Councilman Symmes, that the two governing bodies accept this second revised draft of the proposed charter from the Charter Commission with grateful thanks for their work and what is to be handled from now on to be left to the County Commissioners and City Councilmen as to implementing,it, and that the Charter Commission be released until £urther call for ~urther service. Motion carried unani- mously. • At this point Chairman Harriss welcomed Dr. Joseph W. Hooper, Jr. as a former Chairman of the Board of County Commsiioners. EASEMENTS FOR WATER~ SEWER AND DRAINAGE - Mr. Williams stated according to a report received recently, there is going to be a serious problem in the future if something isn't done to provide £or easements in real estate developments for water, sewer and drainage. After a brief discussion, it was agreed, by common consent, to request the Planning Department to give some study to this and report back to the Board of Commissioners. Meeting recessed at 9~45 A.M. Pleeting reconvened at 9~50 A.M. INTRODUCTION OF MR. HITGH PERRY, TOWN CLERK, WRIGHTSVILZE BEACH - Col. David Gnau, former Town Clerk, Wrightsville Beach, introduced his successor as Town Clerk and Treasurer, Mr. Hugh Perry, to the Board. Co. Gnau will continue as Mr. Perry's Assistant. Chairman Harriss wished Mr. Perry success and assured him of the Board's cooperation. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF ZONING MAP OF AREA N0. ,7_ - Chairman Harriss declared Public Hearing open to consider the adoption of a zonin~ map recommended to said Board by the Wilmington-New Hanover Planning Commission. In general, the boundaries of the area to be zoned are: (1) northern boundary being the New Hanover and Pender County Line between the Cape Fear and Northeast Cape Fear Rivers; (2) eastern boundary being the Northeast Cape Fear River; (3) southern boundary being the One Mile Zoning Limit of the City of Wilmington between the Cape Fear and Northeast Cape Fear Rivers; and (4) the western boundary being the Cape Fear River. Mr. Neil Mallory, Director of Planning, informed the Board the Planning Commission recommends to this Board the zonin~ of this area of the County and it be known as Zoning Area No. 7• Mr. Mallory pointed out boundaries on the map, saying most of area is used for industrial purposes and related activities. There is some existing residential development close to the City's one-mile jurisdiction in what is known as the Flemington Subdivision. This area that is beyond the City's one-mile jurisidiction and that is within the County's jurisdiction, the Planning Commission is recommending be zoned residential. Other than._ this area, the Planning Commission is recommending that the balance of the area be zoned for industrial use and designated as I-2. ~~~ ' P'Lii~TEB OF THE MEETING - DECEMBER 6, 1971 (CONTINUED) - PUBI,IC HEARING -ADOPTION OF ZONING MAP OF AREA N0. 7~CONTINUED) Mr. Harriss asked if anyone present wished to be heard and no one did, therefore Mr. Harriss declared public hearing closed. Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the Zoning Map o£ Area ~ be adopted as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimousl~. Mr. Mallory stated the next area to be zoned will probably be before the Plannin~ Com- mission in January. ADOPTION OF DUNE PROTECTION ORDINANCE Chairman Harriss opened discussion on proposed Ordinance to Preserve and Promote the Protection of the Outer Banks of New Hanover County by Maintaining the Existence of Natu~al and Constructed Dunes ~,~hich Mr. Fox had been requested to draw up at the last meeting. Col. Page of the Department of Water and Air Resources had suggested changes be made in the ordin- ance which Mr. Fox had drawn. Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Marks, that the ordinance be adopted as amended by re- commendations o£ Col. Page, effective January 1, 19~2. Following is the ordinance: "AN ORDINANCE TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE PROTECTION OF THE OUTER BANKS OF NE41 HANOVER Cvulut•~' BY MAINTAINING THE EXISTENCE OF NATUR.AZ AND CONSTRUCTED DUNES "Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County: "Section 1.1 TITI,E. This Ordinance shall be and is referred to and cited as "The'Sand I1une Protection Ordinance of New Hanover County." "Section 1.2 PURPOSE. This Ordinance is adopted to preserve and promote the protection of the outer banks of New Hanover County by maintaining the exist~nce of natural or constructed dunes which provide a protective barrier £rom the actions of the Atlantic Ocean and storms thereon £or adjacent lands and inland waters and land against the actions of sand, wind and water. The past practice of destroying said dunes constitutes a serious threat to the safety of adjacent properties. This Ordinance is therefore adopted for the health, sa£ety and welfare of persons living, visiting, or sojourning in the outer banks area o£ New Hanover County and for the protection of public and private property. "Section 1.3 AUTHORITY. Chapter 104B, Article 3, Section 104B-3 et seq. of the General Statutes of North Carolina authorizes and empowers the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County to regulate the protection of natural or con- structed dunes along the outer banks of New Hanover County between the Atlantic Ocean and Intra-Coastal 4laterway. "Section 1.4 COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE REQUIRED. Failure to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance is a misdemeanor punishable upon conviction thereof as provided by the General Statutes of:NoTth Carolina. (As oY November, 19~1, the applicable General Statutes provision was G.S. 104B-12. It provided at that time for a fine of $650 to $500, and it provided that failure to repair damage to dunes and vegetation constitutes a separate violation for each ten days that such P~ilure con- tinures after written notification of the Board of County Commissioners.) "Section 1.5 ExEMPTIONS. Exempted from this Ordinance (as prescribed by G.S. 104B-12(a) is the removal of sand, sea shells, or similar materials for souvenir value in such amounts as may be carried upon the person. "Section 1.6 DEF]NITIONS. A. "Countv - Where the word county is used in this Ordinance it shall mean New Hanover County, North Carolina. B. "Ordinance - This shall mean the Sand Dune Protection Ordinance of New Hanover County, North Carolina. "Section 2.1 TERRITORIAI, APPLICATIONS. This Ordinance shall apply only with respect to sand dunes (or parts thereof and vegetation growing thereon) situated on the ocean side o£ a"shore protection line," which line shall consist o£ the center line of the Intra-Coastal Waterway from Pender County line on the North to the intersection with the centerline of U. S. Highway #421 at Snows Cut, thence with the centerline o£ U. S. Aighway $421 to its termination, thence with the extension of the centerline of the said U. S. Highway 9b421 westwardly to the Brunswick County line. The centerline of the Intra-Coastal Waterway is located' as shown upon Coast and Geodetic Survey Charts No. 833-SC and No. s35-sc. "Section 2.2 PROHIBITION OE DAMAGE TO SAND DUNES: PENALTIES. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation in any manner to damage, destroy or remove any sand dune or part thereof lying within the area defined b~ Section 2.1 oY this Ordinance, or to kill, destro~* or remove any trees, shrubbery, or other vegetation growing on said dunes without having first obtained from a shoreline protection of£icer a permit as specified in this Ordinance authorizing such proposed damage, destruction or removal. "Section 2.3 DESIGNATION OF OFFICIALS TO PERFORM F'UNCTIONS 0'~ SHORE- ZINE PROTECTION OFFICERS. A. The county building inspector, the county sheriff and the various sheriff's deputies are hereby designated to perform the functions o£ shoreline protection officers under the provisions of this Ordinance and the North Carolina Shoreline Protection Law (G.S. 104B, Art. 3), as an additional part of their duties as county building inspector, sheri£f, and deputy sheriff respectively. B. It is the intent of the Board of Commissioners in adopting this Ordinance that the functions of the shoreline protection o£ficer shall ordinarily be allocated among the officials designated in Sub-Section A o~' this section as follows: rulvu•r.~S OF THE MEETING - DECEMBER 6. 1971 (CONTINUED) ADOPTION OF DUNE PROTECTION ORDINANCE (CONTINUED) - "(i) To the county building inspector shall be allocated all functions relating to the issuing of permits and making inspections incidental thereto (set forth generally in Section 2.4); "(ii) To the county sherif£ and sheriff's deputies shall be allocated all law enforcement functions (set forth generallg in Section 3.2). Not- withstanding the preceding sentence, however, ever9 official designated by Sub-Section A of this section shall have all o£ the powers of a shoreline protection officer, may perform all £unctions of a shoreline protection officer, and shall perform all duties incidental to the performance of such powers and £unctions. "Section 2.4 PERMITS AFFECTING SAND DUNES. "A. No permit to damage, destro~, or to remove any sand dune (or any part thereof or vegetation thereon) shall be granted by a shoreline protection oYficer unless said action will not materially weaken the dune or reduce its effectiveness as a means o£ protection from the effects of high wind and water, taking into consideration the height, width, and slope of the dune and the type of vegetation thereon. ~B. Every application for a permit under this Ordinance shall be made upon a standard form as set forth.in the appendix attached to this Ordinance. Compliance with the requirements prescribed in such appendix shall be a con- dition to the issuance o£ a permit. ' "C. With respect to every application for a permit under this section the shoreline protection officer shall take the following steps: "(i) He shall make a prompt inspection of the affected area. "(ii) He shall post a notice of the application on the premises that are the subject o£ the application and also at the Courthouse Door. "(iii) He shall notify the applicant (in person or by certified mail) of the proposed findings concerning the application. In such notification the applicant shall be informed that his objections, if any, to the proposed findings will be heard by the shoreline protection officer, if the applicant requests a hearing within '] days o£ the mailing or giving of the notification. "D. If upon the basis of his orginal inspection, the shoreline pro- tection officer believes that a proposed project may materially weaken a pro- tective dune or reduce its effectiveness as a means of protection £rom the ef£ects of high wind and water, he shall publish notice of the application and of his tentative findings for two successive calendar weeks, by posting a copy of the notice of application and findings at the chourthouse door and three other public places in the co.unty. Together with the notice shall be published a statement that the application and attachments will be available at his office every weekday until at least five days £ollowing the second publication, and preceding final action upon the application. "E. Any one or more of the following effects may occur without being deemed within the meaning of this section, a material weakening of a dune or reduction of its effectiveness as a means of protection against high wind and water: "(i) The lowering of a dune to a height not lower than 15 feet above mean sea level, as determined by the shoreline protection officer. "(ii) The destruction or removal of qegetation incidental to such lowering or indicental to construction of a house or other building. "(iii) Minor disturbance of the surface of a dune incidental to construc- tion of a house or other building. "(iv) Such other minor movements or removal of sand as in the judgment o£ the shoreline protection officer may be permitted in exceptional situa- tions without materially weakening a dune or reducing its effectiveness as a means of protection against high wind and water. F. The shoreline protection o£ficer shall inspect every project approved under this section at least one time after completion of the work and completion of any restoration of protection or vegetation which he may prescribe. G. The shoreline protection officers shall notify the applicant (in person or by certified mail) of the final action upon the application for a permit, and shall post a notice of such £inal action upon the premises that are the subject of the application. The shoreline protection officer sha11 also give such notification to any other person who has asked to be noti£ied or who appeared at a hearing upon the permit application. Section 2.5 APFEAI,S PROCEDURE BEFORE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - A. In the event that a shoreline protection of£icer denies a permit under this Ordinance or prescribes conditions to which the ermit applicant may within 30 days of the denial or issuance of the permit ~as the case may be) file an appeal with the Board of County Commissioners. In the event that a shoreline protection officer:.. grants a permit under this article, any property owner whose property is dama~ed by action taken under the permit, or any other aggrieved person, may within 30 days from the issuance of the permit file an appeal with the Board of County Commissioners. On receipt of any appeal the Board of County Commissioners shall be entitled to consider the matter ab initio and may take any action which a shoreline protection officer could have taken under this Ordinance or under General 8tatutes Chapter 104B, Article 2. ~~ i731WTES OF THE MEETING - DECEMBER 6, 19`71 ~CONTINUED) ADOFTION OF llulv~, PROTECTION ORDINANCE -(CONTINUEA) "B. Upon an appeal to the Board of Commissioners, the Board may provide for such oral or written presentations, or both, as it may deem appropriate. The Board may reverse or af.firm, wholly or partly, or may modify the action appealed from, and shall make such an order, requirement, decision or determination as in its opinion ought to be made in the premises. "C. The Board shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing of the appeal, and shall notify all parties to the appeal (in person or by certified mail): "(i) Qf the date of the appeal hearing, at least seven days in advance thereof, and "(ii) Of the £inal dispostion of the appeal. "D. The chairman of the Board of Commissioners, or, any member of the Board while temporarily acting as chairman, is authorized in his official capacity to administer oaths to witnesses upon any appeal coming before the Board under this Ordinance. The Board may authorize the chairman to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance be£ore the Board of persons, and the production o£ books and papers, for the purpose of examination in connection with any appeal to the Board under this Ordinance. A flzll and complete record of all proceedings upon any such appeal shall be taken by a reporter appointed by the Board or by any other method approved by the county attorney. No decision or order of the Board shall be made in any such proceeding unless the same is supported by competent material and substantial evidence upon consideration of the whole record. "E. Following the hearing of any such appeal, the Board of Gommissioners shall afford the parties thereto a reasonable opportunity to submit within such time as prescribed b~ the Board proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law. The record in the proceeding shall show the Board's ruling with respect to each such requested finding and conclusion. All orders and decisions of the Board shall set forth separately the Board's findings o£ fact and conclusions of law. "F. As provided by general law (now codified as G.S. 104B-10} every decision of the Board o£ County Commissioners on such an appeal shall be subject to review by the Superior Court of New Hanover County by proceedings in the nature of certiorari. Pending the final disposition o£ such appeal, no. action shal~l be taken which would be unlawflzl in the absence of a permit issued under this Ordinance. "Section 3.1 INSPECTIOI3 kND PERY'ffT FEES. The following fees shall be charged under the provisions o£ this Ordinance: (i) For the filing of a permit and initial inspection, to be paid upon the filing of the application for the permit: Fifteen Dollars ($15.00) . "(ii) For every and all inspections subsequent to the initial inspection in connection with a permit application: Fifteen Dollars (~b15•00). "(iii) Total inspection fee will in no case exceed Thirtv Dollars (~30.00). • "Section 3.2 I"CISCELLANEOIIS PROVISIONS COI3CERNING SHOREI,INE PROTECTION OFk'ICER. "A. All fees collected by a shoreline protection officer shall be paid over to the county treasurer within 48 hours of the receipt of such £ees. "B. Every shoreline protection officer shall report quarterly to the Board of County Commissioners concerning his activities, together with his recommendations, if any. "C. For the purpose of enforcing this Ordinance and ~be provisions of General Statutes Chapter 104B, Art. 3(and to initiate prosecutions there- under), every shoreline protection officer shall have the powers of a peace of£icer vested in sheriffs and constables. "Section 3.3 EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take ef£ect on Januarv 1, 1972, following its adoption. "Adopted this 6th day of December. 1971. Discussion was held on £ee to charge £or permit and inspection. ''Mr. Fox stated orginally £ee o£ $15 was shown for permit and initial inspection, payable upon the filin~ of the application for the permit and for every and all inspections subsequent to the initial inspection in connection with a permit application fee of Sb15; however, total inspection fee will in no case exceed 9b30. It wad decided by common consent to leave fees as originally suggested. Vote was called. It carried 'unanimously. PRECINCT REG2STRATION - Mr. William McEachern,:~Chai~man,:Boardlof E3~ectio~s;-:and'P1rs:. Yivian Wriglit, member Board of Elections, appeared before the Board to discuss whether or not to conduct re- gistration in the precincts. MINUTES OF THE MEETING - DECEMBER 6. 19~1 ~CONTINiT~D) PRECINCT REGISTRATION (CONTINUED) - Mr. McEachern stated in September Mr. Williams placed on the Agenda the idea suggesting the Count~ Commissioners recommend that the Board of Elections study the registration system in the County, and b~ common consent the Board of Commissioners encouraged the Board o£ elections to make some type of special effort to encourage voter registration. Mr. Mc Eachern stated he was aware the County has gone to a great deal of expense to set up a per- manent registration system which operates beautifully, however in-precinct registration is not contrar~ to this system, and its being practiced in other counties in the State. Mr. McEachern stated they had had requests, official and non-official, for some.;type of pre- cinct registration plus the Commissioners' recommendation to study it. Mr. McEachern stated at their last meeting his Board voted two to one on the £ollow- ing resolution: "The New Iianover County Board of Elections to conduct a registration drive starting December 20, 19'71 and ending March 4, 1972 by authorizing the registrars in each precinct to register and make changes anytime and place within their precincts for residents of their precincts only, at a time and convenience of the registrars, that they be compen- sated at the rate of ten cents per correct card and that all registration applications be returned to the Board of Elections Office every two weeks £or the approval of the Board. This drive to be a temporary drive and will terminate March 4, 19'72 and will be subject to the approval of the County Commissioners for funding. Registrars to receive registration cards and 4-Way cards only for this drive; binders will remain in the Board of Elections Office." Mr. McEachern stated he was not asking for any money but a guarantee that in the event the Board of Elections needs money at the end of the year the Commissioners will stand behind them. They have budgeted for a second primary, and if one is not held, the money can be used for precinct registration. Mr. McEachern stated he did not see any possibility of precinct registration costing over $1500 in the event it is needed. Mrs. Wright spoke in opposition to precinct registration pointing out the cost in- volved, such as instructional meeting for the registrars, advertisements, extra help in Board of Elections Office, rental of typewriter and payment to registrars for each correct card. Mrs. Wright disagreed with Mr. McEachern's esti.mate; she estimated ~2600 or more. Mrs. Wright pointed out if in-precinct registration is permitted, the County might be requested to furnish other types of registration later. Mrs. Wright outlined work required in the checking of cards that are turned in. Mrs. Wright stated there has not been any great public outcry for precinct registration; the request for registration in precincts ~~as made by the Political Action Committee of the NAACP. Mrs. Wright stated she felt the public should be educated to use the Elections 0££ice to the fullest advantage instead of undermining it by having precinct registration. Mrs. Wright stated she felt the only sensible economic way to handle this issue is to extend the o£fice hours in include some Saturdays. Mr. McEachern stated he estimated appro~mately 10,000 changes and registrations would be received in the precincts. Mr. Harriss questioned possibility of false registrations if placed in precincts. Mr. McEachern felt there was no danger of this. Mrs. Wri~ht pointed out errors are showin~ up as result of previous precinct registration. .In::some cases people are registered in the wrong precinct. Dr. Joseph W. Hooper, Jr. spoke in favor of keeping registration in the Board of Elections Of£ice pointing out it is more ef£icient and economical, and stated it was in- conceivable to him to ~o back to a"mickey-mouse" operation. ~ Mr. A. C. Beall, who was a member o£ the Board of Elections when permanent registra- tion was begun, spoke in favor of keeping registration in the Board of Elections 0££ice. He felt there is a great possibility of irregularities in preceinct registration. Mr. Williams pointed out due to new people having moved in and eighteen year olds being eli$ible to vote, he was o£ the opinion some effort should be made to encourage these people to register and to make it convenient for them to do so. Mr. Williams v~as of the opinion the Board of Commissioners should assure the Board of Elections, if they go ahead with the registration as they propose and run short of £unds, the Commissioners will cover it. Mr. Oxenfeld was of the opinion it would be more meaning£ul for a person to make the effort to come down to the office to register; this person would most likely be a voter. Mrs. Donnie Rehder asked how registrars are appointed. Mr. McEachern stated their names are furnished to the State Board of Elections and they are appointed by the majority party; a11 registrars in New Hanover County are Democrats. (After the meeting was adjourned, Mr. McEachern re guested the orords "State Board of Elections" be corrected to "County Board o£ Elections"). Nir. Hall felt that before approvin~ in-precinct registration the office should be opened possibly on Saturdays for observation of response of people. Mr. Newsome, member o£ the Board of Elections, spoke in favor of preceinct registration; he felt a"little of the government should be taken to the people." Mr. Marks moved, seconded by Mr. Oxenfeld, that the Board o£ Commi.ssioners deny the request for the precinct registration, and the Board of Elections be authorized to use their judgment in leaving the office open on Saturday mornings, number and date of these to be 1e£t to their discretion, so people can come down, get registered or ~et changes made. Advertising of dates office will be open was discussed. Mrs. Wright stated the Board of Elections does not have flznds in their budget for this. It was suggested by the Commissioners they may furnish funds for necessary advertising. Vote was called on the motion. It carried four to one. M.r. Williams voted "No." ~~ At this juncture Mr. Harriss was called from the meeting and Mr. Williams assumed the chair. 54 ~ MINUTES OF TFIE MEETING - DECEMBER 6. 1971 (CONTINUED) P,RECINCT REGISTRATION (CONTINUED) - Mr. McEachern then asked what the pleasure of Board was to furnish registrars on the camp- us of the college and high schools. It appeared to be the consensus of the Board that the schools will be treated in the same wa~ as other residents of the Covnty. PRESIIVTATION OF WATER & SEWAGE SYSTEMS REPORT - Mr. Henry von Oesen formally presented the Commissioners with Engineering Study and Report for Water and Sewerage S~stems in Nesa Hanover County which his £irm had prepared. Mr. von Oesen recommended the Commissioners read the report, particularly Parts 5 and 6. After they have done so, he stated he would be happy to meet with them for discussion of the project and to answer questions which they may have. Vice-Chairman Williams suggested the Commissioners study the report and rely on the Chairman to ca11 the meeting with Mr. von Oesen at a later date at which time the Board can go into the report in more detail. REPORT ON LOW INCOME NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM - Mr. Durwood Baggett, County Extension Chairman, Miss Verna Belle I,owrey, Home Economics E~ctension Agent, and members of their staff were present. Miss Lowrey spoke outlining her work ~aith low income families trying to improve their level of living. These £amilies are taught to select proper foods, buy foods,store foods, and to plan their food stamps to last a month. Also, they are taught food preparation, use of left overs, and better use of kitchen equipment. Last month 138 families consisting of 521 persons, of which 268 were children, were enrolled in this program. Some people have been motivated to want better homes, and some have gotten better jobs as a result of this program. NLiss Lowrey was thanked for her report. COLLECTOR OF REVENtTE - REPORT ON COLLECTION OF NOVEMBER TAXES - Mrs. Janie Straughn, Collector of Revenue, presented following report on collection of taxes £or the month of November, 1971: Charged Per Scroll ~5,405,684.48, added-Tax Super- visor $11,955•60, Supplement 9b']3,640.62, Corp. Excess ~5168,865.65, total ~G5,660,146.35, less abatements ~12,616.94, less collections in November ~643,243.25, less pre-payments $337,618.49, less collections August-October $1,895,5o5•29; leaving balance uncollected on 19']1 levy of $2,`]71,162.38. Charged Per Back Tax Records ~+,556.69, less abatements ~6379•17 and collec- tions to date $61,'726.33, leaving back taxes uncollected in amount o£ $382,451.19. Delin- quent Personal Taxes collected in November amounted to 96972.48 bringing total collected to date to $12,~32.4']. Mrs. Straughn informed the Board of£ice is in the process of garnishment. 134 garnish- ments have been served and 20 letters o£ £oreclosure under the in rem procedure have gone out. Vice Chairman Williams thanked Mrs. Straughn for her report. JUNK ORDINANCE - Mr. Jordan appeared before the Board £or clarification o£ the Junk Ordinance which the Commissioners had recently enacted. He has a collection of cars he has been accumulating for a pastime when he retires. The County Attorney ruled the ordinance will not affect Mr. Jordan's cars since they are on his personal property. ADDITIONAL VAI,UES FOR NEW HANOVER COUNTY - Mr. Larry Powell, Tax Administrator, appeared before the Board stating his office pulled a strict audit on all oil companies located in New Hanover County checking their State returns in comparison to tiahat they had listed with the County. Letters were furnished all companies in order to give them a chance to appear before the Board to question the additional values v~hich the•Tax Office had placed on these companies. Corrected listings from five companies were received but no request was received from any company to appear before the Board to protest the values set. Since mailing the list Mr. Powell stated he had received corrected listing from the Amerada Hess Corporation. Mr. Powell stated it will be necessary for the Board to approve the additional values if they feel they are in line on the following com- panies: (1971 figures based on 100% valuation; 19'70 £igures based on 50'~ valuation) 1971 1970 American Oil Company $ 225,357 ~ 38,586 Gulf Oil Corporation 154,537 95,958 Humble Oil & Refinin~ Co. . 1,346,']O1 243,303 Shell Oil Company 244,1'71 ']0,460 Sun Oil Company 213,11'7 122,'765 r „ Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Oxenfeld, that the assessment as recommended by Mr. Powell be made official and put on the record as such. Motion carried unanimously. LATE LISTIPTG PENAI,TY - MR. JIM JOHNSON - ~ Mr. Jim Johnson appeared before the Board requesting penalty of 9b28.52 assessed him for late listing be removed. He contended he, along with some o£ his neighbors, received his tax abstract late in November, 1970 which he returned in December, 1970. In May he was contacted by the Tax Office informing him his taxes had not been listed. The Tax Office was informed that he had listed in December. He was in formed the listing had not been received and that another form would be sent him for listing. He received the form, filled it in and returned it. Several months later he received a form letter re- questing verification of ownership of his car and trailer. The Tax Office was informed he had listed this property tzaice previously. Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Oxenfeld, that upon receipt by Mr. Powell o£ an af- fidavit from Mr. Johnson to the effect he listed in December, 1970, the penalty be re- moved. Motion carried unanimously. TAX PENAI,TY - Mr. R. W. Mitchell - Request from Mr. R. W. Mitchell that penalty in the amount of $17.76 be waived due to fact he was in Miami, Fla. on emergency business for Southern Bel1 Telephone Company and was unable to list his taxes at the proper time. Mr. Marks moved, seconded by Mr. Oxenfeld, that the request be denied. Motion carried unanimously. i"L-INUTES OF THE MEETING - DEC~,rus~,R 6. 1971 (CONTTNUED) TAX PENALTY - FANIILY FINANCE - Reguest from the Family Finance Company to waive ~8.28 penalty charged them for late listing was considered. The Manager stated in his request they were advised by their Legal Department to ignore request received in June to list. Mr. Powell stated listing was received from their New York office in September. Mr. Oxenfeld moved, seconded by Mr. Marks, that the request be denied upon re- commendation of the Tax Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. T9X PEPtAI~TY - ESTATE OF MR,S. JULIETTE A. ROBERTSON - Request from Mr. Willis F. Gupton, Ulce President, Wachovia Bank & Trust Company, Co-executor of Mr. Robertson's Estate to waive late listing penalty in amount of $10~.53 was considered. Mr. Powell stated Mr. Gupton had informed him Mrs. Robertson had children in Wilmington who could have listed for her. Mr. Hall moved, seconded bq Mr. Marks, that the request be denied. Motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF HERCULES WATER CONTRACT - Mr. Zouis Poisson, Attorney for Hercules, requested extension of this contract which was executed in 196'] by the County to furnish pipe line to this plant for water. The City executed a contract at the same time to furnish water and have just renewed it for thirty years. Mr. Poisson stated Mr. Fox had some reservations as to the legality of an extension, so he was now asking that it be held in abeyance until something can be worked out between him and Mr. Fox. Mr. Oxenfeld moved, seconded by Mr. Marks, that the Board receive the request for study by Mr. Poisson and the County Attorney and they submit recommendations to the Board. Mr. Fox's reservations were based on the fact that original contract states the County will call a bond issue should Hercules need the pipe line. Vote was called on motion. It carried unanimously. POI~ICY ON TRANSrr,ttr.tuCE OF SICB I,EAVE - Mr. Grubbs stated it was necessary to establish what is to be done about transference of Dr. Angelina Knox's sick leave from her former employment to New Hanover County. It was the consensus of the Board that sick leave and vacation pay be trans£erred only within the County. Mr. Bowden expressed the feeling some specified amount o£ sick leave should be picked up but not vacation time. Mr. Iiall moved, seconded by Mr. Marks, that sick leave and vacation time be transferred from one department to another within the County at no loss of time to the individual. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Marks, that no vacation time be transferred into New Hanover County from another outside County agency. Motion carried unanimously. By common consent it was agreed to defer question of transferring sick leave from another county to New Hanover County until study can be made with regard to what policy is concerning school teachers that are paid entirely by New Hanover County. Mr. Harriss stated he had discussed this with Mr. Grubbs, and Mr. Grubbs feel policy . should be made by the State in order to be consistent. Meeting recessed at 11:50 A.M. Meeting reconvened at 12:00 P.P1. Mr. Harriss returned to the chair at this ti.me. ANNUAL LEAVE AND SICK LEAVE - LOUIS SMITH - Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that Mr. Smith's full amount of sick leave and full amount of annual leave be transferred from the Health Department to the Inspection Office since this is a special case. Motion carried unanimously. REORGANIZATION OF TAX OFFICE - Chairman Harriss stated two Commissioners have requested discussion of this item to be deferred. P'ir. Marks was under the impression that another table o£ reorganization, other than the one that is to be considered, was the one suggested; he would like more time to study the matter. Mr. Marks moved the discussion be de£erred. Motion carried unanimously. OVERTIPiE PAY - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - Mr. Williams suggested giving consideration to giving done in other departments the same as the State does. Mr. personnel taking the jobs do not expect them to be just a pointed out the Administrative Assistant to the Department to drive to his home on the basis he is on a 24-hour call. not see payin~ him overtime. compensatory time off, as is Williams stated a lot of the +0 to 44 hour week. Mr. Williams Head is furnished an automobile Mr. Williams stated he could Mr. Harriss expressed opinion this department is di£ferent when it comes to giving compensatory time o£f, and felt this would have to be accepted as an expense of the times. Mr. Hall suggested Mr. Harriss and the County Administrator might well discuss this ~ with the Sheriff. Mr. Bowden stated he had discussed this with the Sheriff, and the deputies have expressed to him they would rather be paid than have time off. It is difficult to take additional time o£f in this department. The City pays their people. Mr. Bor~den asked the Commissioners to give consideration to paying the garage employees who have to work overtime when the Sheriff's Department has to work overtime. ~ ~. ~~ MINUTEB OF THE MEETING - DECEMBER 6, 1972 (CONTINVED) ~VERTIME PAY - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (CONTINUED) 1`Tr. Marks pointed out all take vacation which is worked out and felt if vacations can be arranged, time o£f could be arranged just as well. Mr. Marks stated he would like to request the Sheriff do this. Mr. Hall was of the opinion the County has obligation to pay for this overtime, since there is no policy at this time. FLirther discussion was held on whether to pa~ the Chief Deputy overtime. Mr. Harriss pointed out there is a difference; he is not an elected official whereas the 6heriff is. Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Oxenfeld, that the Board approve payment of the overtime requested at this time and that procedure be discussed with the Sheriff regarding compensatory time in the future, £unds for this overtime to come from the General Contingency Flznd. Mr. Williams made a substitute motion, seconded by Mr. Marks, that all of the salaries for overtime be paid with the exception of the Chief Deputy. Notion failed to carry. Messrs. Harriss, Hall and Oxenfeld voted "No." Messrs. Williams and Narks voted. "Yes." Vote was called on original motion. Motion carried four to one. Mr. Marks voted "No." Mr. Bowden then questioned the Board as to overtime pay for the personnel at the County Garage. ~ Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Marks, that this personnel be allowed compensatory time when and if time is available. Motion carried unanimously. AWARDS WON BY CIVII, DEFENSE - APPOINTMENT CIVIL DEFEIVSE DIRECTOR TO NATIONAI~ COMMITTEE - Mr. Bowden read the £ollowing award received by the Civil Defense Department: "New Hanover Civil Defense Wins Two Special Merit Awards "Ralei~h, N. C.........The Awards Committee of the.North Carolina Civil Defense Association has announced the Awards o£ Special Merit for OutstandinP Contribution for 1971. "New Hanover County Civil Defense was voted the recipient of two of these awards. Emer~enc~ Oroerations Simulation and Civil Defense Trainin~ Pro~ram were the two categories in which the agency was honored. "Awards were made in three separate categories of operation for the entire year with grouping accordin~ to population. "Membership in the North Carolina Civil Defense Association extends to all County and Municipal agencies. "The Association has direct representation and liaison with the U. S. Civil Defense Council. Both organizations were very closely together and are out- spoken to the Department of Defense in matters involving domestic defense and the protection of the civilian and his or her community. November 1'], 19'71." Mr. Bowden read the followin~ notice of appointment of the Civil De£ense Director: "New Hanover CD Director Anpointed to National Committee "Raleigh, N. C........J. Howard Proctor, Vice President of Region III, U. S. Civil Defense Council embracing the Carolinas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and the Canal Zone, has announced the naming o£ Andrew H. Harriss, Jr. Director, Civil Defense - New Hanover County, as a member of the National Opera- tional Readiness Committee. "In declining the appointment as Regional Chairman, ORC-CD, Harriss nominated Vance E. Kee, Director, Civil De£ense, Jacksonville-Onslow County and agreed to serve as a member of the Regional Committee. "The U. S. Civil Defense Council is an international association of local Civil Defense organizations with headquarters in Portsmouth, Virginia. November 1'], 19'71." Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Oxenfeld, that the Administrator, on behalf of the Board of Commissioners, write a commendatory letter to the recipient of these awards expressing thanks for a job well done. Motion carried unanimously. JAMES WALKER HOSPITAI~ PROPERTY Mr. Hall stated the Executive Committee of the New Hanover Nemorial Hospital is willing to receive offer from the County to purchase its share of James Walker Hospital but it is not desirous to sell at this time. They are desirous of the County seeking contract to demolish their property along with the County's. This includes house on the corner of Eleventh and Grace Streets. Mr. Aa11 suggested it might be less expensive for the County and the hospital to do both at the same time. Mr. Marks asked Mr. Bowden what progress he had made'_in getting the County's portion de- molished. Mr. Bowden stated he had been out there with one contractor and price guoted was too high to recommend to the Board. Mr. Bowden stated if it could be done for $10,000, advertisement for bids would not be necessary. The contractor stated he would look at the building again. Mr. Marks moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, that the Administrator be directed to negoti- ate the best possible figure under $10,400 for demolition of the County's portion of the buildings and proceed with the demolition. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Hall, as a member of the Hospital Board, asked Mr. Bowden to get a figure for what the contractor would do all of the demolition for, but separate figure for each portion. MINiTTES OF THE MEETING - DECEMBER 6. 1972 ~CONTINUED) VACATION SCFIEDULE FOR MR. BOWDEN - Mr. Marks requested Mr. Bowden schedule his vacation so as to be present at the December 20 meetin~. Mr. Bowden stated he planned to be present for the meeting. OPERATIONAI, COBT OF INSPECTION OFFICE - Mr. Marks pointed out Inepection Office is operating 33-1/3% in deficit and he and Mr. Hall expressed opinion it should be self-sustaining. Mr. Marks suggested when the County receives the $5 charge just recently voted on in the Plumbing Inspection Department another study be made and revise £ees where office will be operating on a self-sustainin~ basis. NEW HOPE DAM SUIT - Mr. Fox reported on progress o£ the New Hope Dam Case and stated he and others felt all had been accomplished that can be as intervening parties to the suit and the crux now lies with the United States Government to carry the burden of this matter here on out. YF:AR AROUND SCHOOLS - Mr. Marks furnished the Board members with a bulletin on staggered schools in Valley View School District just outside of Chicago which is working well. By common consent it was agreed the Chairman write the Board of Education furnishing them a copy of the bulletin. I~ETTER OF RESIGNATION FROM MH. DERICK G. S. DAVIS AS MEPriBER OF THE SEDC CaMMITTEE - By common consent it V~as agreed for the Chairman to ask Mr. Davis to continue to serve until a replacement can be named or he is renamed. ADJOURNMEIQT - There bein~ no fYirther business to come before the Board, Mr. Marks moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. Respectf~zlly submitted, Hazel Savage Clerk to the Board hs/mw MINUTES OF TFiE MEETING - DECEMBER 20, 1971 - 9:00 A. M. ASSEMBLY - The regular semi-monthly meeting of the above date and time in the Commissio~ Meares Harriss, Jr., Vice-Chairman Berry Marks, John R. Oxen£eld; County Attorney County Administrator Zaurence 0. Bowden; the New Hanover County Commissioners was held on i Building with the following present: Chairman A. Williams, Commissioners J. M. Hall, Jr., H. A. James C. Fox; County Auditor Perry Shepard; and Hazel Savage, Clerk to the Board. INVOCATION - Chairman Harriss called the meeting to order and asked The Rev. T. 0. Todd, Pastor, First Pentecostal Church, to give the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The following correction to Minutes of December 6, 19'71 oJas requested by County Administrator Laurence 0. Bowden: On Page 6, First Paragraph, Second Sentence should read: "Mr. Fox stated originally fee of $15 was shown for permit and initial inspection, payable upon the filing of the application £or the permit and for every and all inspections sub- sequent to the initial inspection in connection with a permit application fee of $15; however:, total inspection fee will in no case exceed yG30." Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Oxenfeld, that the minutes be approved as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. RE9UEST FOR FINANCIAZ kID TO ASSIST IN SPORTS HALL OF FAME PROGRAM DURING AZALEA FESTIVAI, - Mr. Calvin Lane appeared before the Board requesting an appropriation to assist in having the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Banquet at the next Azalea Festival to take into its membership Roman Gabriel and Sonny Jurgensen. Coach Brogden is already a member. Mr. Lane stated the Chanber of Commerce has decided they cannot touch this function because of the fund raisin~ involved; approximately ~10,000. The Azalea Festival is very interested and wants to run it in conjunction with the 25th Azalea Festival. They would like to open up with the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Banquet on Wednesday and officially open the Azalea Festival on Thursday. The Azalea Festival does not feel they can officially take it into their program due to losses last year. Mr. Lane stated he did not o~ant any fund raising he is trying to do to interfere with any money the Azalea Festival vaill get; it is two separate things, but the Committee he is working with would like the Azalea Festival to get the creclit for it. Mr. Lane stated he was asking the City for a comparable donation. PYr. Williams inquired as to what the expenses would entail. Mr. Lane stated half will be spent on the banguet, expenses of the three men (Bill Jamieson, £rom Greensboro, is also being taken into member- ship), plus three persons to introduce them, plaques to be given, and programs to be printed. Mr. Lane requested the County to donate $1,000. Mr. Williams stated, in his opinion, this is a worthy project, and this would have advertising value to New Hanover County and to the entire area. Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the Board authorize the same amount the City donates, not to exceed $1,000, for this promotion, funds coming from the General Contingency f~lznd-Non-Tax Revenue. Mr. Hall stated it would be good advertising. Mr. Lane stated there would be about fifty sports writers in Wilmington to cover the event, givin~ good publicity all over the State and County. Vote was called on motion. It carried unanimously.