1973-01-30 Special Meeting1
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MINUTES OF SPECIAI, MEETING, JANUARY '18, ~973 - ~~:oo a.M. (CONTINUED)
SUBDIVISION PI,AT. SECTION 41 BAYSHORE ESTATES -
This item was discussed at the Commissioners' Regular Meeting on Monday, January '15,
~973• The Commissioners could not take action at that time because one oY the requirements
of the Subdivision Ordinance is that the plat must be approved by the State Highway Commis-
sion and this had not been done.
Mr. Johnny Sutton, Staff Planner, furnished the Board today copy of letter from the
District Engineer of the State Highway Commissiori advising him the street and street drain-
age plans for Section 4, Bayshore Estates, meet the minimum construction standards of the
North Carolina State Highway Commission.
Mr. Sutton requested the Chairman of the Commissioners be authorized to sign the plan
upon receiving signature of the Chairman of the Planning Commission.
Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Vaughan, that the plat be approved and the Chairman
be authorized to sign after the Chairman of the Planning Commission has signed the plat.
Motion carried unanimously.
Letter of Irrevocable Credit in amount of $'10,000 was furnished by the developer to
cover necessary improvements.
Mr. Sutton stated there were complaints concerning drainage at one time but this has
been corrected. Mr. Hall stated he felt developer should be responsible for drainage in a
development.
By common consent it was agreed the Planning Commission be requested to advise the
owners of this property that the County Commissioners would be pleased i£ they would come
up with a comprehensive drainage plan compatible with the neighbors prior to requestin~ any
further plat approvals. Mr. J. B. Hardee, representative of the developer, stated they are
in the process of doing this now.
ADJOURNMENT -
There being no further business to come before the Board, meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Hazel Savage
Clerk to the Board
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MIN[TTES OF SPECIAL PfEETING, JANUARY 30, ~g~3 - ~2:45 P.M.
ASSEMBLY -
Special Meeting of the New Hanover County Commissioners was held on the above date
and time in the Commission Building with the following present: Chairman John R. Oxenfeld,
Commissioners J. M. Hall, Jr., M. H. Vaughan, Vivian S. Wright, Peter R. Davis; County
Manager, Laurence 0. Bowden; and Hazel Savage, Clerk to the Board.
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF HEARING -
Mrs. Wright moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, three day notice required for meeting be
waived. Motion carried unanimously.
RESIGNATION OF CHAIRMAN OXENFELD -
Mr. John R. Oxenfeld read the following letter announcing his resignation from the
Board of New Hanover County Commissioners:
"29 January, 1973
New Hanover County
Board of Commissioners
Wilmington, North Carolina
Dear Commissioners:
My firm has recently received a number of projects. Unfortunately, the amount
of u~y future time that will be required will not allow me to continue to serve
as a member of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. It is, there-
£ore, with regret that I must submit my resignation, effective 'I2:'15 P.M.,
Tuesday, 30 January, ~9~3.
It has been my pleasure to have served on the Board o£ Commissioners, since
I have gained a great deal o£ insight as to the many very time consuming
complexities and problems pertaining to the governmental process. I have
enjoyed the opportunity of working with you and ma~y others who have been
most helpful to me in making the required decisions.
,' I wish you the utmost success in your actions to provide the best possible
government that will benefit the majority of the citizens of New Hanover
County.
Sincerely,
John R. Oxenfeld
Chairman
Board of Commissioners
New Hanover County"
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JANUARY 30, ~973 --~2:45 P.M. (CONTINiJED)
RESIGNATION OF CHAIRMAN Oxr.~vrEZD (CONTINUED) -
Mr. Aall.asked that he reconsider, but Mr. Oxenfeld declined and.vacated the chair.
ELECTION OF M. H. VAUGHAN AS Iiv•rr.xIM CHAIRMAN -
Mrs. Wright moved, seconded by Mr. Davis;~Mr. Vaughan be elected as Interim Chair-
man until vacancy on board is filled and full board convenes. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Vaughan took the chair.
SUBMISSION OF NAME FOR FILI,ING VACANCY -
Dr. Joseph W. Hooper, Jr., Chairman, New Hanover County Republican EScecutive Commit- _
tee, appeared before the Board and stated in accordance with the General Statutes of the
State of North Carolina prescribing the mechanism of filling this vacancy; the New Hanover
County Republican Executive Committee, by unanimous vote on January 29, '1973, nominates
Mr. W. Douglas Powell to fill vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Oxenfeld.
Mr. Vaughan asked if the Commission wanted to take action.
Both Mr. Hall and Mr. Davis stated they preferred waiting until they could give
the matter further study and requested action be deferred.
Mrs. Wright requested the record show she is satisfied Mr. Powell will make a
fine Commission and intends to cast her vote for him.
Mr. Davis stated he wished the record show that he had nothing against Mr. Powell
and does not question his character but would like time to give the appointment more
thought.
Mr. Vaughan stated he felt Mr. Powell would make a fine Commissioner but since
there are two against and two for, the appointment will have to be delayed, but he
hoped the appointment can be made at an early date. Mr. ~laughan pointed out it has
to be done within sixty days and expressed hope if all possible decision be reached
by February 5th or February '19th.
ADJOURT~NT -
There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Hall moved, seconded
by Mr. Davis•, meeting adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Hazel Savage
Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF MEETING, FEBRUARY 5, ~973 - 9:0o A.M.
ASSEMBLY -
The regular semi-monthly meeting of the New Hanover County Commissioners was held
on the above date and time in the Commission Building with the following present:
Chairman M. H. Vaughan, Commissioners Vivian S. Wright, J. M. Hall, Jr., Peter R. Davis;
County Attorney James C. Fox; and Hazel $avage, Clerk to the Board.
INVOCATION -
Mr. Uaughan called the meeting to order and in the absence of the scheduled minister
asked Mrs. Wright to give the invocation.
APPROVAZ OF MINUTES: REGUZAR MEETING, JANUARY '15, ~973
SPECIAZ MEETING, JANtJARY '18, ~973
SPECIAL MEETING, JANUARY 30, '1973 -
The Clerk to the Board stated following correction in minutes of January '15th
should be made on Page '7, 5th Line: "...overlays available..."
Mrs. Wright requested following corrections in minutes of January '15th: On Page
24, Sixth Paragraph, First Sentence should read: "Mrs. Wright" instead of "Mr. Wright";
On Page 25, Third Paragraph, First Sentence, date should be February 15th instead of
February 'Ioth.
Mr. Davis stated for clarification he wanted to point out minutes of Special Meeting
o£ January 30, ~g~3, do not show that a vote was taken, but some people got the impression
there was a vote when there was not.
Mrs. Wright moved, seconded by Mr. Davis, minutes of January '15, '18, and 30, ~973,
be approved as corrected. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF.MEDALLION AND GIFT TO MR. BILL GUTHRIE -
Mr. Vaughan asked Mr. Hall to make presentation of inedallion on behalf of the County
to Mr. Bill Guthrie who is retiring from employment with the County after more than 30
years service. •
Mrs. Louise Rehder presented gift to Mr. Guthrie from his co-workers in deepest
friendship and appreciation for all the years he has served with them.
Mr. Guthrie expressed his thanks for both presentations.
DISCUSSION FILLING VACANCY ON BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS -
Mr. Vaughan stated the Board~is in receipt of communication from the New Hanover
County Republican Executive Committee stating they had by unanimous vote nominated Mr.
W. Douglas Powell to fill vacancy created by Mr. ~xenfeld's resignation from the Board.
Mr. Vaughan pointed out i£ vacancy is not filled by the remaining members of the Board
within sixty days, Clerk of the Court has authorit5 to fill the vacancy.