1972-05-15 Regular Meeting~ C~JS~
MINUTES OF THE MEETING - MAY l, 19~2 -(CONTINUED)
BOARD OF EDUCATION -
The Board of Education has reguested to meet with the Board informally to discuss site
for their Administration Building. By common consent Mr. Bowden was asked to set up the
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT -
There being no £urther business to come before the Board, Mr. Williams moved,
seconded by Mr. Hall, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
hs/mw
MINUTES OF THE P1~ETING - MAY 15, 1972 - 9~3o a. M.
Hazel Savage
Clerk to the Board
ASSEMBLY -
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners was held
on the above date and time in the Commission Building with the followin~ present: Chairman
Meares Harriss, Jr., Vice-Chairman Berry A. Williams, Commissioners J. M. Hall, Jr., H. A.
Marks, John R. Oxenfeld; County Auditor Perry Shepard; County kdministrator Laurence 0. Bowden;
and Hazel Savage, Clerk to the Board.
County Attorney James C. Fox was absent.
INVOCATIOIQ -
Chairman Harriss called the meeting to order and asked The Rev. Donnie Davis, Pastor,
Devon Park Methodist Church, to give the invocation.
CHAIRPYAN EXCUSED FROM MEETING -
Chairman Harriss requested he be excused from the meeting for a brief period. Vice-
Chairman Williams assumed the chair in his absence.
aPPROVAI, OF MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING, MAY 1~ 19~2 -
Mr. Marks requested correction on Page 12, ninth para~raph. First sentence should read:
"Mr. Marks stated the Airport Commission had shown that this particular month there are
substantial Federal funds still available..."
Mr. Marks moved, seconded by Mr. Oxenfeld, the minutes be approved as corrected. Motion
carried unanimously.
APPROVAI, OF MINUTES - BOARD OF EQ.UALIZATION AND REVIEW, APRIL 26 AND 2~, 1972 -
Minutes of Board of Equalization and Review were prepared by member of Mr. Powell's staff.
Mr. Williams reguested following corrections on Page 1:
Fourth paragraph, first sentence should read:
Chairman."
"Mr. Hall nominated Mr. Williams as Vice-
Fifth paragraph, first sentence should read
proceed..."
Seventh paragraph, third sentence should read:
Chairman, and..."
"Mr. Williams suggested that the Board
"At this point, Mr. Harriss was elected
Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Oxen£eld, the minutes be approved as corrected. T4otion
carried unanimously.
CHAIRMAN RETURNS TO MEETING -
Chairman Harriss returned to the meeting at this time and assumed the chair.
ONE-I"~ILE JURISDICTION - CITY OF WILPr"ilNGTON -
Members of the City Council, City Attorney, and the City Mana~er were present £or this
discussion.
Mr. John Jones, City Manager, advised the City has been considering for sometime giving
up part of its jurisdiction in the one-mile area. Mr. Jones pointed out the Commissioners
and Councilmen are aware this jurisdiction is granted by the State to both the City and
County in various degrees. Mr. Jones stated this responsibility was taken over by the cities
because of the counties not being involved or not having the problem county-wide of water and
sewer problems, of sanitary sewer disposal, of solid waste, building inspection, zoning and
planning. Mr. Jones stated Ne~i Hanover County has considered these things and taken some
very proper steps in dealing with these problems.
Mr. Jones stated the Council has reguested him to propose to the County that the City
of Wilmington relinguish controls of planning, zoning, and building inspections; the City
retaining only control of,subdivisions, roads and regulations; not only within a one-mile
area but on a varying radius::ou~side the City. Mr. Jones stated that up until this year the
General Assembly has defined the extra-territorial area as an arc (Mr. Jones pointed out line
on map which is a three-mile limit of the City and line showing one-mile limit). Mr. Jones
stated there was no ~aay for the arc to be defined on the ground unless it happened to go
through a particular intersection. Under the new legislation cities have the authority to
exercise control outside of the one-mile area up to a three-mile area with the consent of the
Board of County Commissioners. Mr. Jones stated the City o£ Wilmington is asking for this
consent on a varying distance outside the present City Zimits as defined by identifiable
physical things on the ground such as streets, railroad, power line right-of-t~aays, river,
Intra-Coastal Waterway or State Highways. Mr. Jones pointed out the three-mile area on the
map for which the City is requesting consent of the Board of Commissioners to control subdivi-
sion grot~th and stipulate certain controls on subdivisions which would be in effect v,ihen the
other ordinances or controls of the City are relinquished on July l, 19']2. Mr. Jones stated
the map indicates the boundary to which the City feels growth is anticipated in the early
~future; i.t is defined by recognizable landmarks. Mr. Jones stated he felt it would be a
good thing to do this in the light of the counties being allo~aed possible legislation in this
coming General Assembly to strengthen subdivision controls over what the State has previously
allowed the County to do insofar as requiring certain standards for drainage, road widths or
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ONE-T~TILE JURISDICTION - CITY OF WILMINGTON -(CONTII~TUED) -
right-of-way dedications. The Council is proposin~ that the City relinguish planning, zoning
and building inspection outside the present City Zimits retaining the subdivision control and
regulations within the three-mile area as sho~ti~n on the map.
Mr. Williams requested Mr. Jones define the subdivision controls proposed.
Mr. Jones stated City's subdivision controls are very lax at this time. Mr. Jones stated
he is proposing to submit to Council for consideration at Public Hearing around July lst use
of controls that ~aould require draina~e easements be dedicated. Standards have not been
established.
Mr. Jones pointed out City has streets which are tearing up because of lack of proper
standards to which streets are built. This is a burden on taxpayers.
Mr. Hall questioned reason for City boradenin~ area in which people will have no repre-
sentation.
Mr. Jones stated State Lar~s, relative to county authority, do not give counties the
authority to regulate things of this nature. .
N[r. Harriss was of the opinion this is'not the case~ the County Engineer now does have to
approve the dr2inage plan in subdivisions.
Mr. Jones stated he was of the opinion the County is not allowed to reguire standards in
street paving, curbing, gutter pipe drainage, etc.
Mr. Williams stated the County can require streets to meet State requirements but not
pavin~, curbing, storm drainage or thin~s of this kind. The City does have this authority.
Mr. Mallory, Director of Planning, stated he was basin~ his
the Institute bf Government. The County Enablin~ Legislation is
County can require the level of improvements that the City can.
to be paved, only it meet reguirements of State Highway Commissi
mission does not require that a street be paved for acceptance.
are bein~ paved is because of F'HA or VA requirements.
statements on information from
not geared to the point the
The County cannot reguire street
~n, and the State Highway Com-
The reason most of the streets
Mr. Halterman, City Councilman, stated the City was trying to give back the citizens
their representation except in one instance where the County does not have the proper control,
and v:hen the County gets legislation passed to have this control, the City will be delighted
to turn this back to the County; it is only to have orderly growth or until the County gets the
same authority as the City has.
City Councilman Cromartie stated the City feels it can render service to the people o£ the
County that the County cannot at this time. Mr. Cromartie stated in the past there has been
poor planning, and the citizens are the victims.. Mr. Hall pointed out for a long time the
County could not get le~islature to allow the County p~anning authority; the County had been
fighting £or it for eighteen or twenty years.
Mr. Williams read from mamorandum the City Manager had i~~ritten the City Council stating
it was his reconmendation that since the City is authorized to exercise any or all regulatory
powers, the City relinguish all controls for planning, zoning and building related. inspections
retaining subdivision control at this time in order to insure street and drainage improvements
based on City designed standards and to consider improving these standards with a revised sum-
~, division ordinance. If the County is later permitted by the General Assembly to enact an urban
oriented subdivision ordinance, the City should consider relinquishing all controls in the
one-mile area.
P'ir. Harriss stated he was of the opinion no action should be taken without opinion from
the County Attorney and would entertain a motion it be deferred until a£uture meeting in order
to ~ive the Board and Attorney an opportunity to study the matter.
Mr. Jones suggested plannin~, zoning, and building inspection controls be handled by the
Board o£ Commissioners and Council at this time. P2r. Harriss stated he did not feel the Board
could act on this at the present time.
Mr. Williams was of the opinion this was iahat the Board had been asking for. Mr. Harriss
pointed out the City is now requesting control over sbudivisions within a three mile area.
Mr. Willi.ams moved seconded by Mr. Hall, that the County Comtnissioners pass a resolution
assuming responsibility for controls for plannin~, zoning and building inspections in the
unincorporated area of New Hanover County surrounding the City of Wilmin~ton, effective July l,
19'J2. Motion carried unanimously. Following is the resolution:
"WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners and the Council
o£ the City of Wilmington met in joint session Monday, May 15, 1972 and,
Wf~REAS, the City Council of the City of Wilmington confirmed their
desire to relinquish certain controls exercised in the "one mile extra
territorial jurisdiction" of the City of Wilmington and,
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners have expressed
desire to have these certain controls returned to the County of New
Hanover, now,
THF~FORE, be it resolved that New Hanover County will assume responsi-
bility of controls for planning, zoning, and building inspections in
said area of New Hanover County, surrounding the City of Wilmington,
effective July 1, 19'72.
Meares HaT"~~SS. Jr.
Chairman
Berrv A. Williams
Vice-Chairman
H. A. PTarks
Commissioner
J. M. Hall, Jr.
Commissioner
John R. Oxenfeld
Commissioner "
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MINtTTES OF TI~ P~ETING - MAY 15, 19'72 -(CONTIPNED) -
ONE-MILE JURISDICTION - CITY OF WILP'iINGTON (CONTINUED) -
Mr. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Marks, that the subdivision control regulatidn.
guestion be considered at a regular or special meeting in the very near £uture. Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBI,IC HEARING - SPECIkI, USE PERMIT -
Nr. Harriss declared Public Hearing which had been scheduled for 9•3~ A.M. open at this
time.
Mr. Ronald Rowe, Attorney for ']-11 Store, and Mr. Neil Mallory, Director of Planning,
were present for the hearing on the following reguest for Special Use Permit:
Application for Sbecial Use Permit
1. Application for Special Use Permit to use property on the west
side of South College Road (Highway 132) between Lansdowne
Road and Pinecliff Drive for a gasoline pumping station in
Zoning District B-1 (Business District) in Masonboro Zoning Area.
Mr. Mallory advised the Board this request was heard by the Planning Commission on
April 5, 19~2. There is a 7-11 store on the property. The company wishes to install self-
service gasoline pumps. The Planning Commission recommended the reguest be denied on the
assumption, in the opinion of the Planning Commission members, that sufficient number of
gasoline stations exist on Highway 132 in this area.
Mr. Ro~ae stated this would be a self-service attended station. Mr. Rowe presented
petition with a large number of signatures. These persons stated they have no objection to
the station. Also, P1r. Rowe presented statements from Mr. G. A. Ryals and Mr. A. V. Saffo
stating they have no objections to the station. Mr. I~yals lives across the road ~from the
']-11 Store and Mr. Saffo is one of the developers of Lansdot•ane.
Mr. Mallory stated there is a service station on 132 at Bragg Drive and a special use
permit for construction of another service station on the oppo~site side of Lansdowne Road
E~rtension has been issued.
Mr. Rowe stated the '7-11 Store is set back from the road and was existing in the area
prior to any zoning. Mr. Rotiae stated he did not think the 7-11 Store should be penalized be-
cause the Phillips 66 Station, who had been issued a special use permit quite sometime ago,
had not put one there. This was the feeling o£ one member of the Planning Commission. Mr.
Rowe pointed out in the area north of this, which is Zone B-l, there is such a store with
self-service attended gas pumps.
In further discussion, Mr. Mallory stated the Planning Department recommended approval
to the Planning Commission, subject to (1) plans submitted with application for special use
permit and (2) access be provided on the south side of the property to Lansdotane Road.
There ~aere no persons present opposing the requests.
Mr. Hall moved, seconded by P'Ir. Oxenfeld, in view of the fact there are no objections
here, there is a petition of six or more pages of people in the community who have no objec-
tions, the person across the road has no objections and under the provisions they meet all of
the provisions o£ the Planning Department, the request be granted with six months limitation
and the Chairman be authorized to sign the special use permit. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Harriss closed Public Hearing.
TIANDFILL PROPOSAL -
I~r. Bowden brought the Commissioners up to date on this matter by reminding them a com-
mittee was appointed to study the proposals and the Committee had recommended to the Board
at its last meeting prbposal of Waste Industries, Inc. be accepted. The municipalities had
expressed desire to be heard before a final decision was reached.
Representatives £rom Wrightsville, Carolina, and Kure Beaches were present. Also, the
City Council members, Cit~ Manager and City Attorney.
Mr. Jones, City Manager of Wilmington, spoke for all the municipalities. First, he re-
viewed the three bids made by Waste Industries, Inc.:
Base Bid 35¢ per Cu. Yd., $2.25 Per ton
Alt. 1 36¢ per Cu. Yd. $2.31 per ton
Same Hours Alt. 1 and
Casual Users 40¢ per Cu. Yd. 562.45 per ton
Mr. Jones compared cost of Base Bid and Same Hours, Alt. 1 and casual user for each
municipality which reflected the following:
Wilmine~ton
40¢ per cu. yd. $153,000
35¢ per cu. yd. 134,000
$ 19,000
Carolina Beach
40¢ per cu. yd. $ 1'7,000
35¢ per cu. yd. 15,000
$ 2,000
Wri~htsville Beach
402 per cu. yd. ~ 10,500
35¢ per cu. yd. g,100
$6 1, 400
Kure Beach
40¢ per cu. yd. ~ 1,800
35¢ per cu. yd. 1,575
$ 225
Mr. Jones pointed out cost to the municipalities for the casual user would be 9b22,625
on an annual basis.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING - MAY 15, 1972 -(CONTINUED) -
LANDFILL PROPOSAL (CONTINUED) -
Mr. Jones recommended bid be accepted on base bid of 352 per cu. yd. for municipal and
volume users and following char~es for casual users: autos 502 and trucks $1.00.
Mr. Jones recommended following hours be observed: Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. to
5:30 P.M.; Saturdays 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Sundays 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Nir. Jones stated City Landfill is being operated now at about $'70,000.
Mr. Poole of Waste Industries, Inc. stated hours can be negotiated.
Mr. Bill Hufham of Rural Enterprises stated he handled 50% of waste in the County and.
asked for opening landfill earlier in the morning. He was:.advi~edrhouT"siwill be negotiated.
The City Attorney raised guestion as to the propriety of the County entering into an
agreement for municipalities. Mr. Harriss stated any action will have to be taken subject
to approval o£ the County Attorney. Mr. Yow stated the County could ~nter into contract for
unincorporated areas of the County, but not for the municipalities. Mr. Yow stated it will
be necessary for the County to enter into contracts between the municipalities and the County.
Dr. gnox reminded the Board of the'deadline of July 1, 19'72 that the City had to meet
to vacate its present landfill.
All of the municipalities e~;pressed. unanimous agreement to entering into contract with
the County for this service.
I°(r. Williams moved, seconded by Mr. Ha11, that the agreement be entered into l~aith Waste
Industries, Inc. based on the base bid with the hours recommended Monday through Friday 8:30
A.M. to 5:3o P.M.; Saturday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Sunday 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., subject
to contracts between the affected municipalities and the County being signed by the municipal-
ities, and the Chairman of the Board being authorized to sign these contracts for the County
and subject to the approval of the County ~ttorney. Also, a clause be included in the contract
between Waste Industries, Inc. and the County permitting the County to negotiate hours and
services. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Schwartz stated he thought this was one of the most eventful things that ever;-
happened in the County.
Neeting recessed at 10:30 A.M.
Meeting reconvened at 10:55 A.M.
REQUEST OF CITY OF WILMINCli'ON TO USE COUNTY LANDFILL AT Ct~ROLINA BEACH - '
Mr. John Jones, City Manager, reguested use of the County Landfill at Carolina Beach from
Ju1y l, 19'J2 until activation of the new landfill system. I°ir. Jones stated the City is facing
somee~hat of a crisis with the problem of findin~ a place to dispose of ~aaste.
Mr. Jones stated landfill at Smith Creek had received notice from the State Board of Health
and Corps of Engineers to cease as quickly as possible.
The City is proposing to construct, at their expense, a road into the site, wide enough
for trucks to pass and with a good base on it. Road i~iill serve both the landfill and the
Carolina Beach Sewage Disposal Plant down to where the road forks. The City will maintain and
stablize roads within the area of the landfill, since the City's trucks o~ill be the most heavy
and most freguent going into the landfill. City's disposal eguipment and water tanker will be
X moveddown there, so there will not be a financial burden on the County. Operation riill be in-
dependent of the County although in cooperation with the existing opcration. This iaould not
add to the price or any inconvenience i;o the present users of the landfill. The City would like
to construct a temporary e~quipment shed to protect the eguipment and also some extra fencin~.
A telephone will also be installed. Cost of preparation to the City for the operation will
amount to ~20,000 to 5625,000 in addition to regular cost of disposal methods vahich would really
be no additional cost but a continuing cost.
Mr. Jones stated City will assu.me full responsibility for City's waste, but anytime their
equipment is idle the County may use it.
Mr. Jones estimated City will require about three acres for the seven months period.
Mr. Cranford stated the State Board of Health sees no problem with the County ororking with
the City at this landfill.
Mr. Epling, County Engineer, stated plans for the operation will take about ~tao weeks. He
also suggested the Military Landfill operation not be used this way, and it be phased out by
the first o£ the year.
Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Marks that the Board of Commissioners grant the use of the
Carolina Beach Sanitary Landfill to the City of Wilmington as soon as practicable aloig the lines
presented by Mr. Jones after the details have been worked out by the County Administrator, and
that the Chairman be authorized to sign necessary papers, subject to approval of the County ~
Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
REPORT OF COI,I,ECTOR OF REVENUE -
Mrs. Janie Straughn, Collector of Revenue, gave the following report on collection o£ taxes
in April, 19'72:
Charged per Scroll
Added Tax Supervisor
Supplement
Corp. Excess
Less Abatements
Collections - April
Prepayments
August - March
$5,405,684.48
117,484.00
~3,640.62
168.865.65
$5,765,674•75
17,435-99
~5,7~,238-76
34,139.84
337,618.49
5,061,675.08
~ 5.433.4~3.41
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING - T'IAY 15, 1972 -(CONTINUED)
REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE -(CONTINUED)
As o£ April 30, ly'72, y4.5%o of the 1°,'Jl levy has been collected.
Back taxes collected during 4pri1 amounted to $1'],44~.4'7 bringing total back taxes to
date to $111,151.']2, leaving amount uncollected $332,6'7'7.46.
Delingguent personal property taxes collected during month of April amounted to
$3,262.65 bringing total collected to date to Sb29,383•53•
The Board complimented Mrs. Straughn and Mr. Powell on the very fine collection record.
TRANSF'ERS AIQD APPROPRIATIONS -
1~Cr. Shepard presented the following requests for transfers and appropriations:
Coroner - Transfer
$56.18 from travel to Radio
Cape Fear Tech - Transfer
$950 from Repairs to Buildings to Telephone
Mental Health - Transfer
~y']00 from Bud~et Item Le~al Audit, Bond and Insurance to Telephone and Postage
Blueberrs Festival - Appropriation
$150 from Unanticipated Revenue Interest
Mr. 4lilliams moved, seconded by Mr. Marks, that the transfers and appropriation be
approved. Motion carried unanimously.
SCHOOL BOARD REQ.UEST -
Request from the School Board that 964,'702.50 for additional audit for schools, due to
fire, be transferred from General Contingency F1znd within the School Budget was presented by
Mr. Bowden.
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Mr. Marks moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, approval of the request. Motion carried unanimously.
LOWER CAPE FEAR COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS' REQUEST -
Mr. Nick Evers was present for the Commissioners' further consideration of his request
tahich was deferred at the last meeting. The request was for ~1,000 to aid the Lower Cape
Fear Council £or the Arts in getting started.
Mr. Oxenfeld moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, this request be granted, funds to come from
non-tax funds. Motion carried unanimously.
ONE-MILE JURISDICTION - WRIGHTSVITILE BEACH -
Mr. Jerry Ramsey, Assistant Planning Director, was present for discussion on this subject.
Mr. Bowden read the following letter, dated May 4, 1972, which he had received from
Mr. Neil Mallory, Director of Plannin6, which contains recommendations to the Board of
Commissioners concerning the One-Mile Jurisdiction - Wrightsville Beach:
"The Planning Commission at their regular meeting on May 3, 19'72
recommended that the County reguest the Wrightsville Beach Board of
Alderman to allow the County to control the use of land beyond the Wrights-
ville Beach municipal limits instead of Wrightsville Beach extending its
zoning control into this area.
.
"The Planning Commission also recommended that if Wrightsville
Beach desires to control the territory beyond its limits, that the
County should strongly request the Board of Aldermen to allow the County
to have control over all of Masonboro Island. It is the feeling of the
Planning Commission that Masonboro Island should be preserved in its
natural state. In order to ensure the preservation of the Island, the
County should be able to enforce its regulations over the entire Island."
Mr. Ldilliams was of the opinion the County did not have anpthing to act on until
4lrightsville Beach makes the request. Mr. Botiaden £elt the Board should let Wrightsville
Beach kno~i r1047 it feels on the matter now, because if the request is made, the County
Commissioners ~-aill have to grant it.
Mr. Bowden stated if reguest is granted, it will split Masonboro Island controls in half.
Mr. Williams was of the opinion all municipalities should be noti£ied it is the feeling
of this Board their zoning jurisdiction should stop at their City Limits, and the County
should exercise control up to their City Limits. Mr. Harriss felt after hearing request
from the City of Wilmington this morning to relinquish certain functions to the County and
to assume certain further functions for themselves, that to introduce a third set o£ sub-
division regulations into an area would be confusing to everyone.
Mr. Harriss stated the Board would be within the bounds of propriety to e~cpress con-
currence with the Wilmington-Ne~a Hanover Planning Commission. Mr. Harriss asked I`1r. Ramsey
for reasons for the Planning Commission's recommendations. Mr. Ramsey state~Masonboro Island
was designated as a conservation and recreation area in the Land Development Plan which tiaas
implemented by the Commissioners. Upon hearing that Wrightsville Beach vaas planning to
request the one-mile jurisdiction the Planning Department checked the,maps and found this
would take in one mile of Masonboro Island, and they recommended to the Planning Commission
that steps be taken to contact the Board of Aldermen at Wrightsville Beach and this Board
about their feelings.
Mr. Ra.msey stated Wrightsville Beach 1•~ants to establish extra territorial control to the
north and south; they do not wish to come across the Inland Waterway, so it would seem someone
has an idea about developing this portion.
Mr. Harriss pointed out the State has previously expressed a~reat deal of interest in
the preservation of Masonboro Island along with Bald Head Island, and the option on Bald Head
is about to run:out. Therefore, it seems to be of tremendous importance that control of
Masonboro Island be retained, so there will be one unit of conservation area of natural
unspoiled territory left. Control of this area should be dedicated to preserving it.
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ONE-MILE JURISDICTION - WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH (CONTINUED) -
Mr. Williams suggested the Board notify the Board of Aldermen of 4lrightsville Beach the
County ~aould prefer to exercise planning, zoning and building controls over all of the unin-
corporated areas surrounding Wrightsville Beach but particularly all of Masonboro Island.
By common consent, it was agreed letter be written, wording to be left to the Chairman
and County Administrator.
PARKING AT NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL -
Mr. Harriss advised the Board the City of Wilmington passed an ordinance on April 24,
19'72 authorizin~ tagging vehicles in violation of parking rules at New Hanover Memorial
Hospital.
Mr. Harriss pointed out ordinance adopted by the City does not provide for towing aoray
vehicles.
REQUEST OF SOCIAI, SERVICES TO SUBORDINATE I,IEN -
Mr. PZarks stated this is being further investigated and requested matter be deferred.
By common consent raatter vaas deferred.
CONTRACTS WITH INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTORS FOR RENOVATION OF COURTHOUSE -
Mr. Oxenfeld moved, seconded by Mr. Marks, the Chairman be authorized to sign contracts
if they are found to be in order by the Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Harriss stated in vieia of the misunderstanding as to the purpose of the work going on
in the Courthouse he wished to make it clear this is not to provide additional space. The
Commissioners have no choice in the matter; work was recommended by the Grand Jury. Work has
to do with maintenance of the Court Rooms and institution of certain comforts which are more
or less demanded by the Judges and rightfully so. Work includes air conditioning, lighting,
seats, jury benches and repairs to bathroom facilities, etc.
CIVIL ACTION N0. 1581 - CHARLES CHERRY kND CHESTER REDDRICR VS. COUNTY, CITY AND BOARD OF
EDUCATION - •
Receipt of complaint was acknowledged but t,aith no comment at this time.
RECOGNITION OF PERSONS RETIRING FROM THE COUNTY -
Mr. Bowden requested the Commissioners recognize, by some manner or means, years of ser-
vice of persons retiring from the County. Mr. Bowden suggested presenting those retiring with
a medallion with appropriate engraving.
By common consent the Board agreed this oaould.be appropriate.
HERCULES CONTRACT -
Mr. Bowden advised the Board Col. Shaffer had met again with Mr. Barnhill, Attorney for
Hercules, on the water contract. Col. Shaffer states the Water and Sewer Authority does not
endorse the contract, but states it is no detriment to the i•~ell being of the organization,
and Mr. Barnhill advises contract needs to be signed by June lst.
By common consent it was agreed to ati~aait the return of the County Attorney and his advice
on the contract.
BUILDING INSPECTION FEES -
Mr. Marks discussed memo from Mr. Richard E~ling, County Engineer, to Mr. Bowden suggest-
ing the County charge the same fees £or buildin~ inspections as the City. This would enable
the Inspection Office to be self-supporting.
Mr. Marks moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the Board approve the schedule o£ fees
identical to the City's building, electrical and plumbing, ef£ective July l, 19'72. Motion
carried unanimously.
APPOINTMENT TO SOCIAII SERVICES BOARD -
Mr. Hall stated term of Mr. Reese E. Smith will e}cpire on the Social Services Board on
June 30, 19']2.
Mr. Marks stated his term (Mr. Marks') will also expire.on June 30th. The Board of Com-
missioners appointed Mr. Smith and the State appointed Mr. Marks. Mr. Smith is eligible for
another term, but Mr. Marks is not; he has served t~ao terms or a total of six years.
Mr. Marks also pointed out, heretofore a member from the Board of County Commissioners
has served on this Board and he felt it would be beneficial if this practice is continued. '
It was the consensus of the Board that Mr. Smith be reappointed for another term.
Mr. Ha11 moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, that Mr. Reese E. Smith be reappointed to the
Social Services Board for another three year term, term expiring June 30, 1975. Motion carried.
unanimously.
Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Williams, that letter be written to the State Board o£
Social Services advising them it is the desire of the Board of New Hanover County Commissioners
that a member from the Board of Commissioners be appointed to serve on the local Social Services
Board, and request them to appoint'P~ir. John R. Oxenfeld £or a.term of three years. Motion
carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT -
There being no further business to come before the Board, meeting was adjourned.
l~espectfully submitted,
Hazel Savage
Clerk to the Board
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