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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1973 (CONTINUED)
DISCDSSION OF BANK PROPOSALS
A decision on the bank proposals for the County's demand deposits presented by Mr. Ross,
County Auditor, at the meeting of September 4, 1973, had been tabled for two weeks.
Commissioner Powell stated that he felt the County should draw up the services that it
desired and publish the specifications of the jobs to all the banks to see which could or
would provide them.
Commissioner Davis moved, seconded by Commissioner Wright, that Cou~issioner Powell,
Mr. Ross, and Mr. Eller draw up the specifications and that all banks in town be advised
and have an opportunity to bid on the County's business. Upon vote, motion carried
unanimously.
AMERICAN SHORE AND BEACH PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
Commissioner Hall stated that he haa receivea a notice of the 21st Annual Meeting of
the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association to be held at Wrightsville Beach,
October 3-5, 1973, and moved, seconded by Chairman Vaughan, that any Coumiissioner who could
find the time to attend be authorized to do so. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF MENTAL HEALTH FUNDS
Commissioner Hall stated that it was the concensus of opinion of the Area Mental Health
Board memhers that the Mental Health funds for the three-county operation should be handled
through the Mental Health Center after they had employed their Business Manager.
Chairman Vaughan moved, seconded by Commissioner Hall, that, as this was the decision
of the Area Mental Health Board, thetPlental Health funds be advanced on a quarterly basis
after securing a Business Manager; that the Business Manager be bonded for a minimum
of $50,000; that the Mental Health books be audited once a year by a Certified Public
Accountant; and that this motion would be subject to approval by Brunswick and Pender Counties.
Upon vote, motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Commissioners Davis, Hall, Powell, and Chairman Vaughan. \
Voting Noe: Commissioner Wright.
ACCESS ROAD TO SANITARY LANDFILL
Commissioner Davis stated that he was quite disturbed with Mr. J.-H. Medlin's letter of
September 10, 1973, in which Mr. Medlin stated that he had conferred with Mr. W. E. Rabon,
Secondary Roads Council Member, and that they did not feel it would be in the best public -
interest for the Division of Highways to construct an additional road to the landfill.
Chairman~Vaughan appointed Commis§ioner Powell as a one-man committee to con£er with
the Highway authorities and report back to the Board at their regular meeting of October 1.
JUNKED VEHICLES PROBLEM
Mr. & Mrs. Harry G. Potter of Route 2, Box 242 C, on S. R. 1527, appearecl before the
Board to complain of junked vehicles being placed on the property which abutted theirs.
Chairman Vaughan asked Mr. Eller, County Manager, to investigate the problem and contact
Mr. Potter. ~
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Hall moved, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Vaughan adjourned the meeting at 12:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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L~se K. King
Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1973, 9:00 2;M
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in regular session Monday, October 1,
1973, at 9:00 AM in the Assembly Room, County Commis§ion Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners Peter R. Davis; J. M. Hall, Jr.; W. Douglas Powell;
Vivian S. Wright; Chairman M. H. Vaughan; County Manager, Dan W. Eller; County Attorney,
James C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board, Lise K. King.
Chairman Vaughan called the meeting to order.
Rev. Wayne Barkley of the First Assembly of God offered the invocation
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1973 '
Commissioner Davis requested that on Page 501, under Removal of County Do~ Tax, the
minutes reflect the reasoning behind voting to remove the dog tax which was that he did not
feel that those people who did list their dogs should be penalized because of the many people
who owned dogs in the County but did not list them. Commissioner Wright stated that this
was her reason for voting for its removal also.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1973 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 17, 1973 SCONTINUED)
Commissioner Powell requested that on Page 4y8 under RescindinQ of Special Election to
be held on November 6, 1973, that the minutes reflect that this was on the Hospital Bond.
Commissioner Powell requested that on Page 499 under Health Department BudQets to be
Funded bp State and Federal Funds that Dr. Knox had stated tnat he would provide the medical
back-up himself if necessary.
Chairman Vaughan requested that on Page 501 his name be struck from the committee under
Discussion of PurchasinQ Electronic AccountinQ Machine inasmuch as he had not met with this
group.
Commissioner Powell moved, seconded by Commissioner Hall, that the minutes be approved
as amended. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
RECONIMENDATION ON PROGRAMMING VOTING MACHINES
Mrs. G. A. Cochran appeared betore the Board to recoffinend that a new employee be hired
by the County on a year-round basis, or that an existing employee be used, to program the
voting machines, which she stated she felt would be of lower expense to the County.
By common consent, it was agreed that the Board of Elections would be invited to attend
the meeting of October 15, 1973, to further discuss this recommendation.
DISCUSSION OF COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL POLTCY ORDINANCE
As directed by the Board, the County Attorney, Mr. Fox, had prepared a county environ-
mental .policy ordinance entitled ='An Ordinance to Establish an Environmental Policy of New
Hanover County."
Commissioner Powell moved, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that a public hearing be
held at the Commission's regular meeting of October 15, 1973, on the environmental policy,
ordinance and that public notice be given of this hearing and that he (Comm. Powell) would
confer with County Manager Eller to tie down some of the vagueries in the proposed ordinance.
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously. (Commissioner Hall was temporarily absent from the
meeting.)
VETERAN'S DAY OBSERVANCE FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Mr. Gerald F. Kolb, Commander ot the New Hanover County Veteran's Council, appeared
before the Board to request that the County observe Monday, November 12, as Veteran's Day
rather than Monday, October 22. He stated that this would coincide with the State of
North Carolina and that the Veteran's Council was having their parade on that day.
Upon motion by Commissioner Hall, seconded by
unanimously granted.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chairman Vaughan opened the public hearing to
Public HearinQ to consider an app'lication for
located on the east side of S. R. 1406 extending si
Waterway in Zoning Area ~~3 for a Marina in an R-20
Commissioner Wright, this request was
discussion.
a Special Use Permit to use property
>utheastwardly to the Intracoastal
District (Single Family).
Mrs. Judy Schillmoller, Acting Planning Director, stated that the Planning Commission
had heard this request at their meeting of August 1, 1973, and had recommended unanimously
that this Special Use Permit be issued.
Mrs. Schillmoller stated that this public hearing had originally been scheduled for
August 20, 1973, at which time the Commissioners had continued the hearing to September 17,
1973, in order to give the Petitioner time to consult with the residents of the area in an
effort to remove objections that had been raised.
Mrs. Schillmoller stated further that this item was once again tabled at the Commission
meeting of September 17,'1973, at the request of Mr. George T. Clark, Jr., the attorney
representing the residents of the area.
Mr. A. Y. Lennon, Attorney at Law, appeared before the Board representing the Peti-
tioner, Mr. D. H. Johnson, and his son, Mr. Roger Johnson. Mr. Lennon presented the Board
with a petition signed by approximately 300 people in favor of Mr. Johnson's Special Use
Permit, approximately 30~of whom were present at the meeting.
Mr. George T. Clark, Jr., Attorney at Law, appeared before the Board to represent
the residents of the area who were protesting the issuance of this Special Use Permit.
Mr. Johnson indicated that he would be agreeable to the installation of a greenery
buffer from the area south of Item 6 on the map running along the eastern property line
to the waterway.
After considering the following four items, (a) that the use would not materially
endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and developed according to
the plan as submitted and approved; (b) that the use met all required conditions and
specifications; (c) that the use would not substantially injure the value of adjoining
or abutting propetty, or the use was a public necessity; and, (d) that the location and
character of the use, if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved, would
be in harmony with the area in which it was to be located and in general conformity with
the plan of development for New Hanover County, Commissioner Hall moved, seconded by
Commissioner Wright, that a Special Use Permit be issued as to property owned by
Mr. D. H. Johnson, the Petitioner, based on the following conditions.
1. That there would be no structure constructed on the end of the pier,
2. That there would be no parking of co~ercial vehicles along the end of the pier
• or on the turn into the channel,
3. That the parking lot be paved and marked.
Upon vote, motion carried unani~ously.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1973 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
Public Hearin~ to consider a request to rezone property on the east and west sides of
North College Road (N. C. Hwy. 132) between S. R. 1318 and Castle Hayne Road (N. C. Hwy. 117)
from R-15 (Single Family District) to I-2 (Industrial District) in Zoning Area ~~8A.
Mrs. Judy Schillmoller, Acting Planning Director, stated that the Planning Commission
had heard this request at their meeting of September 5, 1973, and had recommended unanimously
that this request be approved.
Mrs. Schillmoller read Section 57-A, Item 3, of the County Zoning Ordinance as follows:
~ "Where a use abuts a Residential District, a visual buffer with a minimum of
six (6) feet in height shall be provided and maintained along said property
line. The buffer shall be a combined fence and evergreen hedge or shrubbery
screen."
Mrs. Schillmoller stated that, since it was not legal to make the establishment of a buffer
a condition of rezoning, that~a copy of the minutes of the proceedings be forwarded to the
County Building Inspector, if zoning were granted, for his enforcement of the I-2 Zoning
Ordinance buffer provision.
Chairman Vaughan asked if there were anyone present to oppose this rezoning request, and
no one spoke in opposition.
Co~issioner Powell moved, seconded by Commissioner Davis, that this rezoning request be
appx'oved. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously. (Ordinanee rezoning this property is contazned in
Zoning Ordinance Book I, Section 8A, Page 4.)
Public Hearing to consider an application for a Special Use Permit to use property on the
south side ot Cedar Avenue between South College Road (N. C. Hwy. 132) and MacMillan Avenue for
an electrical substation in an R-15 District (Single Family) in Zoning Area ~~9B.
Mrs. Schillmoller stated that this application had been reviewed by the Planning Commission
at their meeting of September 5, 1973, and they had recommended unanimously that this Special
Use Permit be issued based on the following conditions.
1. Plan as submitted with the application for Special Use Permit; and
2. That the applicant provide and maintain a solid buffer screen with a minimum height
of six (6) feet along the property abutting Cedar Avenue, with the exception of the
marl drive.
Mr. A. Dumay Gorham, Attorney at Law,,appeared before the Board to represent the
Petitioner, Carolina Power & Light.
Chairman Vaughan asked~if there were anyone present to protest the issuance of this
Special Use Permit, and no one spoke in opposition.
After considering the following four items, (a) that the use would not materially endanger
the public health or safety if located where proposed and developecl according to the plan as
submitted •and approved;"(b) that the use met all required conditions and specifications;
(c) that the use would not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or
the use was a public necessity; and, (d) that the location and character of the use, if developed
according to the plan as submitted and approved, would be in harmony with the area in which it
was to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for New Hanover County,
Commissioner Hall moved that this Special Use Permit be issued subject to the conditions as
recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion died for lack of a second.
Chairman Vaughan offered the substitute motion, seconded by Commissioner Powell, that this
Special Use Permit be issued based on the conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission
with the additional condition that a buffer screen witha ~inimum height of six (6) feet be
maintained completely surrounding the transformer station. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
Public HearinQ to consider an application for a Special Use Permit to use property on the
west side ot Carolina Beach Road (U. S. Hwy'. 421) between S. R. 1527 and Lehigh Road for a gift
shop in an R-15 District (Single Family) in Zoning Area ~~4.
Mrs. Schillmoller-stated that the Planning Commission had heard this request at their
meeting of September 5, 1973, and had recommended unanimously that this Special Use Permit be
issued based on the plan as submitted with the application for Special Use Permit.
Mrs. Schillmoller stated that, since the Planning Commission's meeting, the applicant had
amended his plan to include a 70' x 100' storage building and that the Planning Staff had shown
a copy of the revised paln to the Building Inspector for his review and cou¢nent. She stated that
it was the Staff's recommendation that, if the Special Use Permit were issued, it be issued
based on the condition recommended by the Planning Coummission and based on the plan as approved
by the County Engineer.
Chairman Vaughan moved, seconded by Commissioner Powell, that this request be denied.
Commissioner Davis offered the substitute motion, seconded hy Commissioner Powell, that
this item be tabled until the Commission meeting of October 15, 1973, at which time the Petitioner
should appear to give a more detailed plan of what was intended.
Upon vote, rsubstitute motion was approved as follows:•
Voting Aye: Commissioners Davis, Hall, Powell and Wright.
Voting Noe: Chairman Vaughan.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1973 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
Public Hearing to consider an application for a Special Use Permit to use property on the
west side ot Blue Clay Road (S. R. 1318) approximately 3,000 feet north of Parmele Road and
S. R. 1002 for a convenience food store in an R-15 District (Single Family) in Zoning Area ~~8A.
Mrs. Schillmoller stated that this application had been reviewed by the Planning Commission
at their meeting of September 5, 1973, and they had recommended unanimously that this Special
Use Permit be issued based on the following conditions.
1. Plan as submitted with the application for Special Use Permit; and
2. That there shall not be any retail activity or related materials storage permitted
in the trailer.
After the Commission had considered the following four items, (a) that the use would not
materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and de"veloped
according to the plan as submitted and approved; (b) that the use met all required conditions
and specifications; (c) that the use would not substantially injure the value of adjoining
or abutting property, or the use was a public necessity; and (d) that the location and character
of the use, if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved, would be in harmony
with the area in which it was to be locaied and in general conformity with the plan of devel-
opment for New Hanover County, Co~issioner Powell moved, seconded by Chairman Vaughan, that
this request be denied as it appeared to be an unnecessary intrusion of a commercial business
into a residential zone.
Commissioner Davis offered the substitute motion that this item be tabled until
October 15, 1973, pending the appearance of the Petitioner. Motion died for lack of a second.
Upon vote, the original motion was approved as follows:
Voting Aye: Commissioners Hall, Powell and Wright, and Chairman Vaughan.
Voting Noe: Commissioner Davis.
Public Hearin~, to consider an application for a Special Use Permit to use property east
of Masonboro Loop Koad between S. R. 1521 and S. R. 1519 for multi-family dwellings in an
R-15 District (Single Family) in Zoning Area ~p4.
Mr. Terry Harlacher, Staff Planner, stated that the Planning Commission had heard this
request at their meeting of September 5, 1973, and had recommended that this Special Use Permit
be issued based on the plan as submitted with the application for Special Use Permit.
The following gentlemen appeared on behalf of the petition: Mr. John Newton, Attorney
at Law; Mr. Bob Sawyer, architect with Ballard, McKim and Sawyer; Mr. Henry von Oeson of
Henry von Oeson & Associates; Mr. A1 Greenfeld of Midtown Contractors, Inc.; and
Mr. Jim Pridemore representing Hanover Realty Company.
Chairman Vaughan asked if there were anyone present to oppose the issuance of this
Special Use Permit, and no on spoke in opposition.
Commissioner Hall moved, seconded by Co~issioner Davis, that this Special Use Permit
be issued subject to the same condition as had been recommended by the Planning Commission.
Chairman Vaughan offered the substitute motion, seconded by Commissioner Powell, that
this item be tabled until:;.October 15, 1973, until Commissioners Davis and Powell returned
from their tour of the Maryland Coast; that the sewerage matter be thoroughly explored with
an economic analysis of piping to the Southside Plant versus building a private treatment
plantbeing furnished; and pending a traffic impact statement from the State Highway Commis-
sion; and pending in£ormation on water run-off (suYface and subsurface drainage).
Commissioner Powell stated that he was concerned about precedent setting with regard
to density increase because this Special Use Permit would increase the density three times
that of what was allowed by the current R-15 zoning.
Upon vote, substitute~motion was approved as follows:
Voting Aye: Commissioners Powell, Wright and Chairman Vaughan.
Voting Noe: Commissioners Davis and Hall.
Chairman Vaughan closed the public hearing to discussion.
DRAINAGE COMPLAINT - PINE VALLEY SUBDIVISION
Mr. Billy F. Narron ot 522 Bedford Forest Drive and Mr. Kenneth C. Williamson of
605 Robert E. Lee Drive appeared before the Board to report a drainage problem that the residents
of the Pine Valley Subdivision located west of N. C. Highway 132 and between Pine Valley Drive
and Bragg Drive were experiencing due to an apartment complex being constructed contiguous to
the affected area.
Mr. Williamson presented a petition to the Board signed by residents of Bedford Forest
Drive and Robert E. Lee Drive requesting that the Board of Commissioners 2op all work on the
apartment complex until the developer provided a sufficient drainage outlet.
Mr. Carl Flinner of Klingbell Company, the general contractor for the apartment complex,
appeared before the Board to state that he was aware of the drainage problem that was being
~aused and had obtained larger drainage pipes but was waiting to hear from the State Higt~way
Commission as to whether or not these pipes would be sufficient.
Mr. Richard Epling, County Engineer, stated that he was aware of the situation and he,
like Mr. Flinner, was waiting to hear the recoaunendation of the State Aighway Commission.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1973 (CONTINUED)
ARROWHEAD SUBDIVISION SECTION 3
Mr. Terry L. Har~acher, 5taff Planner, appeared before the Board to present the final sub-
division plat for Arrowhead Subdivision, Section 3. He stated that this plat fell under the
twenty-five (25~ lot provision of the Subdivision Regulations. .
Commissioner Hall moved, seconded by Co~issioner Wright, that this subdivision plat be
approved for recording and that the Chairman be authorized to sign it. Upon vote, motionccarried
unanimously.
PURCHASE OF PEARSALL PROPERTY
The Co~ission had been advised by letter dated September 24, 1973, that the owners of the
Pearsall property located on the northeast corner of Third and Market Streets would accept the
County's offer of $47,250, which was an average of two appraisals the County had had made of the
property.
Upon request of Commissioner Davis, Chairman Vaughan moved, seconded by Commissioner Hall,
that Commissioner Davis be allowed to abstain from voting on this issue. Upon vote, motion
carried unanimously.
Commissioner Hall moved, seconded by Co~issioner Powell, that this piece of property be
purchased by the County for $47,250 as a part of the site for the proposed new courthouse and
jail and that this amount be transferred from the General Revenue Sharing Trust Fund to a new
fund to be called Courthouse Construction Fund.
Upon vote, motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Co~issioners Hall, Powell and Wright, and Chairman Vaughan.
Abstaining: Co~nissioner Davis.
RECOMMENDATION ON PARK AT NORTHEAST CAPE FEAR RIVEi2
County Manager Eller reported to the Board that he and Chairman Vaughan had reviewed the
site of the proposed park and stated that it was their recommendation that the Commission propose
to the State Wildlife Commission that a boating access area be constructed on a portion of the
property east of the existing boat ramp.
Chairman Vaughan moved, seconded by Commissioner Powell, that County Manager Eller be autho-
rized to negotiate with the State as to the best site and the best terms for a boating access,
telling the 5tate that the County did intend to go ahead with it, and report back to the Commission
at a subsequent meeting. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
SALE OF PROPERTY AT 812 RANKIN STREET
Attorney Joseph 0. Taylor, Jr., had advised the Commission that the most recent bid on the
property at 812 Rankin Street, after three advertisings, had been in the amount of $1,425:~, He
had further advised that the property had been appraised at $3,800; and, if the Commissions did
not wish to accept the most recent bid and would like to file an upset bid on behalf of the
County, this must be done by Monday, October 1.
Mr. James C. Fox, County Attorney, stated that it would not be necessary for the County to
file an upset bid in that an upset bid had been filed and the property would be readvertised.
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR LEAA GRANT FOR
UPGRADING COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT IN THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Upon motion by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Commissioner Hall, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners herein called the "Applicant" has
thoroughly considered the problem addressed in the subgrant application entitled Regional
Communications and has reviewed the project described in the application; and
WHEREAS, under the terms of Public Law 90-351 as amended, the United States of America has
authorized the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, through the North Carolina Division of
Law and Order to make federal grants to assist local governments in the improvement of the criminal
justice system,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE New Hanover County Board of Commissioners IN OPEN MEETING
ASSEMBLED IN THE CITY OF WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA, THIS lst DAY OF OCTOBER, 1973, AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the project referenced above is in the best interest of the Applicant and the general
public.
2. That Dan Eller be authorized to file, in behalf of the Applicant, an application in the
form prescribed by the Division of Law and Order for a subgrant in the amount of $41,250
to be made to the Applicant to assist in defraying the cost of the project described in
the application. This individual shall act as the authorized representative of the
Applicant in connection with all aspects of the application process.
3. That if the subgrant is made, the Applicant shall provide or make arrangements to provide,
a local cash matching contribution in the amount of $10,312 and a local in-kind matching
contribution valued under LEAA guidelines at -0- (or proportionately reduced local
matching contributions if the subgrant amount is reduced) as required by the Act to
defray the cost of the project.
4. That the Project Director designated in the application form shall furnish or make
arrangements for other appropriate persons to £urnish such information, data, documents
and reports pertaining to the project, if approved, as may be required by the Division
of Law and Order.
S. That certified copies of this resolution be included as part of the application referenced
above.
6. That this resolution shall take effect i~ediately upon its adoption.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1973 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF WRITING NATIONAL GYPSUM COMPANY
Commissioner Hall moved that the Chairman be directed by a majority opinion of the Board
to write a letter to National Gypsum Company and tell them that the Commission was delighted
that they were going to be a neighbor in the industrial community and further that the
Commission review the letter be£ore:being mailed.
Chairman Vaughan seconded the motion, stating that,he would not necessarily say
"delighted" but would second motion welcoming them if they come.
Co~issioner Powell offered the substitute motion that the majority decision of the Board
be written in a'letter by a member of the majority decision for the Chairman's signature as
expressing the sentiment of the Board. Motion died for lack of a second.
Commissioner Hall stated that he would put in his motion that Commissioner Powell be
authorized to write the letter for the Chairman's signature.
Chairman Vaughan stated that he would not sign a letter written by Commissioner Powell
under those kind of instructions but that he would write a nice letter to the man and tell
him about the majority opinion.
Mrs. G. A. Cochran appeared before the Board and read the following letter which she
stated she had written to send to the Star-News.
"To the Editor: I feel as a citizen who voted for the embattled Mr. Vaughan
I must speak out in his defense.
I voted for Mr. Vaughan for many reasons, but primarily because he recognized
the population problems of this county and all the ills that accompany it.
We are now faced with the necessity of building new schools, our highways are
clogged, our ability to co~une with nature at our beaches or in our country-
side has reached a low that is heart-saddending.
All the gentlemen upon the co~ission who oppose Mr. Vaughan stand to gain
monetarily from increased industrialization of New Hanover County as do the
official promoters of industry, i.e., the Committee of 100, the members of the
Chamber of Commerce and the State Ports. Mr. Vaughan, who is also a business-
man who would stand to gain monetarily, has had the integrity to represent the
greater good for the greater number.
,_.' :,His desire is mine--the desire of a climate removed from the ills that plague
other cities in the state and country; pollution, over-population, crime.
These communities at one time were seduced by that most flexible of all words
and so often a misnomer--progress.
Many things cannot be undone but a little vision keeps them from happening
initially.
I call upon the leaders of our community to enlarge their vision and give a
thought to the quality and not the quantity of life."
Chairman Vaughan requested that everybody iaho wanted to have this letter to National
Gypsum written have anything they wanted in the letter in the County Manager's office by
noon on Tuesday, October 2, 1973. He stated further that there would be a minority report
written also. . .
Upon vote, motion was approved as follows:
Voting Aye: Commissioners Davis, Hall and Powell.
Voting Noe: Chairman Vaughan and Co~issioner Wright.
NEW HOPE DAM LITIGATION (For addition, see Page 509)
Commissioner Hall moved, seconded by Commissioner Powell, that the Board authorize and
direct Mr. Fox, County Attorney, to lend his best offices to the New Hope Dam litigation
and that included in this,motion be the expense of Mr. Fox's September 21, 1973, trip to
Greensboro, North Carolina, to attend the Conference on the Final Pre=Tria1 Order.
Upon vote, motion was approved as follows:
Voting Aye: Commissioners Davis, Hall and Powell.
Voting Noe: Commissioner Wright and Chairman Vaughan.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - SCHOOLS
Dr. Heyward C. Bellamy, Superintendent of County Schools, appeared before the Board to
request the following transfer of funds.
FROM
- Re~ular BudQet
622 Salaries - ROTC $5,200
626 Vocational Salaries 2,600
$/,tiUU
TO
ReQUlar Bud~et
627-1 Secretaries in Schools $7,800
Dr. Bellamy stated that this transfer was needed in order to meet comparability require-
ments of ESEA Title I.
Commissioner Davis moved, seconded by Coffiissioner Wright, that this transfer of funds
he approved. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1973 (CONTINUED)
INCREASE OF STATE FUNDS FOR TRAINABLE CHILDREN
Dr. Heyward C. Bellamy, Superintendent oi Schools, appeared before the Board to request that
state participation for TRAINABLE CHILDREN in the Regular Budget be increased from $47,900
to $58,872. He stated that this additional amount would be received from the State.
Commissioner Wright moved, seconded by Co~issioner Powell, that this request be granted
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF COUNTY AUDITOR
Commissioner Wright pointed out over-estimates of fund_balance at June 30, 1973, in the
Public Assistance, Health, and School funds and requested the Board to ask for Mr. Ross's
(County Auditor) resignation.
Chairman Vaughan called a special meeting to be held on Monday, October 8, 1973, at 8:00 AM
to discuss this issue.
DISCUSSION OF NEW ACCOUNTING MACHINE
Commissioner Davis reported that approval of the Board would be needed to get bids on an
electronic accounting machine if it were decided to go into this type of system.
By common consent, this item was deferred until after the meeting of Monday, October 8, 1973.
DZSCUSSION OF CAROLINA BEACH LANDFILL
By common consent, Commissioner Davis was given authority to approach the Carolina Beach
Town Council regarding a transfer station in an effort to secure their participation inacounty-
wide system.
REDUCTION OF LANDFILL RATE
Commissioner Davis reported that Mr. Lonnie C. Poole, President of Waste Industries, Inc.,
had agreed to reduce the landfill rate to 70C due to the fact that a transfer station had not
been installed in the southern part of the County as had been anticipated when the 75C rate was
put into effect. '
Chairman Vaughan moved, seconded by Co~nissioner Hall, that the landfill rate be reduced
to 70~ e£fective~October 2, 1973. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF ADDITZONAL ACCESS ROAD TO SANITARY LANDFILL
Commissioner Powell reported that, as directed by the Board, he had written the State High-
way Commission with regard to paving an additional access road to the sanitary landfill. He
read a letter from Mr. Medlin, Division Engineer, restating the Highway Commission's denial of
this request.
TOUR OF MARYLAND COAST
By common consent, Commissioners Davis and Powell and County Manager Eller were authorized
to take a tour of the Maryland Coast being sponsored by the North Carolina Department of
Natural and Economic Resources.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Atter a brief recess to go into executive session to discuss committee appointments, the
meeting reconvened and Chairman Vaughan made the following appointments.
Mr~.Alex S. Hall was appointed to the Regional Mental Health Board; expiration of term to
be decided upon at a later meeting.
Mr. Thomas Wood Burriss was appointed to the Jury Co~ission for a two-year term; term to
expire September 30, 1975.
Mr. Paul S. Grimsley was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Ned McEachern on the
Wilmington-New Hanover Museum Board of Trustees; term to expire June 30, 1974.
ADJOLiRNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Vaughan adjourned the
meeting at 4:45 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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L~ . Kin~
Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, OCTOBER S, 1973
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in special session on Monday, October 8,
1973, at 8:00 AM in the Assembly Room, County Coffinission Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners Peter R. Davis; J. M. Hall, Jr.; W. Douglas Powell;
Vivian S. Wright; Chairman M. H. Vaughan; County Manager, Dan W. Eller; and Clerk to the Board,
Lise K. King.
Chairman Vaughan called the meeting to order.
DISCUSSION OF AUDITOR'S OFFICE
Chairman Vaughan moved, seconded by Commissioner Powell, that the discussion of the processes
in the County Auditor's office be held in executive session.
Commissioner Hall stated,for the record, that he felt that the attack on the County Auditor
in the public meeting of October 1, 1973, was a classic example of poor taste.