1974-04-01 Regular MeetingMINUTES OF REGULAR t~ETING, APRIL 1, 7:974
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Monday,
April 1, 1974, at 9:00 AM in the Assembly Room, County Coumiission Building, Wilmington,
North Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners Peter R. Davis; J. M. Hall, Jr.; M. H. Vaughan;
Vivian S. Wright; Chairman W. Douglas Powell; County Attorney, James C. Fox; County
Manager, Dan W. Eller; and Clerk to the Board, Lise K. King.
Chm. Powe11 called the meeting to order.
Rev. J. Phillips Williams offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 18, 1974
Comm. Davis requested that on Page 603 under Actuarial Study for School Pension
System, the record show that he had asked why there were no local ~ms involved
and that Comm. Vaughan had stated that H. Gray Hutchison had settled the County's
retirement plan when it was put on a sound basis and had done a good job and, further,
that there were no local firms qualified as an actuarial firm and you would not want
anything but highly qualified people in this type of job.
Comm. Vaughan requested that on Page 601 under Progress Report on Courthouse-Jail
that the "January 1, 1975 - Letting of Contracts" be changed to "January 1, 1975 -
Advertising of Contracts because this would have to be advertised first. Under this
same item, Chm. Powe11 requested that Mr. Herbert P. McKim's statement be included
which was that, in light of the current circumstances, he did not feel the architects
would be able to adhere to the time table suggested by Comm. Vaughan.
Comm. Hall moved, seconded by Comm. Davis, that the minutes be approved as corrected.
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (TRANSPORTING MENTALLY ILL PERSONS & PRISONERS)
Comm. Davis moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, the following:
1. That the Commission rescind its action of March 18, 1974, which amended the
budget by increasing the revenue item in General Fund, Miscellaneous Revenues,
Account ~~11 335 00, by $650 and by increasing the expenditure item, Miscellaneous Expense,
Account ~~11 510 57, in the Sheriff's Department. (See Minute Book 15, Page 601.)
2. That the budget be amended by increasing the revenue item, in the General
Fund, Miscellaneous Revenues, Account ~~11 335 00, by $650 and by increasing the expen-
diture item, Travel, Account ~{11 510 14, in the Sheriff's Department by $650 as
requested by County Manager Eller.
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by
the Appropriated Fund Balance in the
$60,000 and by appropriating $60,000
Account ~~44 590 74, to provide furni
building. Upon vote, motion carried
(FURNISHINGS & EQUIPMENT FOR NEW BUILDING)
Comm. Hall, that the budget be amended by increasing
Health Fund, Account ~k44 299 00, in the amount of
to the expenditure item, Capital Outlay - Equipment,
>hings and equipment in the new public health
unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT (MAINTENANCE X-RAY MACHINE)
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that the sum ot $600 be transferred
from Professional Services, Account ~~44 590 04, to Maintenance & Repair - Equipment,
Account ~~44 590 16, due to unanticipated repairs having to be made to the x-ray developing
machine. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
ARTIFICIAL REEF PROGRAM - COUNTY TO PROVIDE ONE LABORER
At the Commission meeting of March 4, 1974, the Board had considered the request
from the State of North Carolina, Division of Commercial and Sports Fisheries, to pro-
vide one laborer to assist in the binding operation for the artificial reef program.
This item had been de£erred at that meeting in order for County Manager Eller to get
further information as to the desirability of making a change in the schedule of col-
lecting fees or not collecting fees. Mr. Edward G. McCoy, Commissioner of the Division
of Commercial and Sports Fisheries~had written the Commission on February 14, 1974,
stating that it was their feeling that collecting for these tires at the binding site
would be detrimental to the artificial reef program.
Mr. Willard Lane of the Division of Commercial and Sports Fisheries appeared before
the Board to discuss this with the Commissioners. He stated that it was their feeling
that the tire dealers were doing their share by carrying the tires to the binding
site and that this was of benefit to the County because it was keeping these tires
from being indiscriminatly dumped, keeping them out of the landfill, and keeping them
from being burned all over the County.
Comm. Vaughan moved that the project be encouraged without the use of a laborer
on the payroll of New Hanover County and that this laborer be paid from the gasoline tax.
Motion died for lack of a second.
Comm. Hall moved, seconded by Comm. Vaughan, that the Commission thank Mr. Lane
for coming to the meeting and go on with the scheduled 9:30 AM public hearing.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 1, 1974 (CONTINUED)
ARTIFICIAL REEF PROGRAM - COUNTY TO PROVIDE ONE LABORER (CONTINUED)
Comm. Davis offered the substitute motion, seconded by Comm. Hall, that New Hanover
County supply the laborer requested by the State for the period of time that they were
working on reefs off the shores of New Hanover County. Upon vote, substitute motion was
approved as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Davis, Hall, Wright and Chm. Powell.
Voting Noe: Comm. Vaughan.
Comm. Vaughan stated for the record that the people of New Hanover County that
did not fish were subsidizing something that was already being paid for by the State
Gasoline Tax received by the State of North Carolina.
Comm. Davis stated for the record that this would benefit the tourist industry
which was part of the County's economy, that this would benefit the fishermen, and that
this would keep tires out of the woods of New Hanover County.
By common consent, the Board agreed that the funds for this laborer would be
appropriated in the budget for fiscal year 1974-1975.
PUBLIC HEARING
The Clerk to the Board reported to the Board of Commissioners that notice of a public
hearing had been published in the Wilmington Morning Star on March 9 and 16, 1974, with
notice that the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County would hold a public hearing
on April~l, 1974, at 9:30 AM with regard to the following request for rezoning and appli-
cations for special use permit.
Chm. Powe11 opened the public hearing to discussion.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY ON THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH
KERR AVENUE (S.R. 1175) APPROXIMATELY 900 FEET NORTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH KERR
AVENUE AND S.R. 1353 FROM R-15 (SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT) T'0 I-1 (INDUSTRICAL DISTRICT)
IN ZONING AREA ~p9A.
Planning Director Richard A. Fender stated that the Planning Commission had heard
this request at their meeting of March 6, 1974, and had recommended that this request
be approved.
Planning Director Fender stated that the Planning Staff had recommended that this
request be denied due to existing land uses and a matter of time. He stated that the
Staff felt that this land should eventually be converted to industrial land uses; however,
there was presently vacarit industrially zoned land in that area.
Mr. A. Y. Lennon, Attorney at Law, appeared before the Board representing the
Petitioner.
Chm. Powell asked if there were anyone present to oppose this rezoning request,
and no one spoke in opposition.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Davis, that this rezoning request be approved
and that an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the
Zoning Map of Zoning Area ~~9A of New Hanover County, North Carolina, Adopted July 1, 1972"
be adoped. (This ordinance is contained in Ordinance Book I, Page 9.)
Comm. Vaughan moved that this item be tabled until the next regular meeting of the
Co~nission and that, in the meantime, the residents of S.R. 1353 be contacted to see if
there were any objections to this rezoning request. Upon vote, tabling motion was defeated
as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Vaughan.
Voting Noe: Comm. Davis, Hall, Wright and Chm. Powell.
Upon vote, original motion to approve this request passed as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Davis, Hall, Wright and Chm. Powell.
Voting Noe: Comm. Vaughan.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY
APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF S.R. 1187 AND CAROLINA BEACH ROAD
(U. S. HWY. 4"L1) FOR AN OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY IN ZONING AREA ~~4.
Planning Director Richard A. Fender stated that the Planning Commission had heard
this request at their meeting of March 6, 1974, and had recommended 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. Access road should be paved, or improved, to the extent that dust would not be
generated.
Mr. Lloyd Hanson, the Petitioner, appeared before the Board to request that this
special use permit be issued.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 1, 1974 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
Chm. Powell asked if there were anyone present to oppose the issuance of this
special use permit, and no one spoke in opposition.
After the Commission had considered the following four items and found them to
be facts, (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 a11 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, Comm. Davis moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that
this special use permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by the
Planning Commission. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY
ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH COLLEGE ROAD (N. C. HWY. 132) APPROXIMATELY 4 MILE NORTH OF
MONKEY JUNCTION FOR A CHURCH IN ZONINU A1tEA ~F4.
Planning Director Richard A. Fender stated that the Planning Commission had heard
this request at their meeting of March 6, 1974, and had recommended that this special
use permit be issued based on the plan as submitted with the application for special
use permit.
Chm. Powell asked if there were anyone present to oppose the issuance of this
special use permit, and no one spoke in opposition.
After the Commission had considered the following four items and found them to
be fact, (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 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 areain
which it was to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for
New Hanover County, Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Davis, that this special use
permit be issued based on the same condition as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY
ON THE WEST SIDE OF CAROLINA BEACH ROAD (U. S. HWY. 421) APPROXIAMTELY 2 MILE NORTH OF
THE INTERSECTION OF MASONBORO LUOY ROAD AND CAROLINA BEACH KOAD FOR A CHURCH ADDITION
IN ZONING AREA ~p4.
Planning Director Richard A. Fender stated that the Planning Commission had heard
this request at their meeting of March 6, 1974, and had recommended that this special
use permit be issued based on the plan as submitted with the application for special
use permit.
Chm. Powell asked if there were anyone present to oppose the issuance of this
special use permit, and no one spoke in opposition.
After the Co~nission had considered the following four items and found Ehem to be
facts, (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 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, Comm. Davis moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that this special use
permit be issued based on the same condition as reco~nended by the Planning Commission.
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
Chr.i. Powell closed the public hearing to discussion.
ADOPTION OF SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION ORDINANCE
County Manager E11er reported that County Attorney Fox had advised that, since the
vote adopting the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance to Provide for the Control of Soil
Erosion and Sedimentation" at the special meeting held on March 25, 1974, at 7:30 PP~I,
had not been unanimous, it would be necessary for another vote to be taken in order
for the ordinance to go into effect.
Comm. Wright questioned the validity of the vote taken on Monday, March 25, 1974,
since the changes in the ordinance which were adopted by co~on consent had not been
restated in the motion. County Attorney Fox stated that, if the changes incorporated
in the ordinance (See Exhibit Book 1, Page 59) were, in fact, the changes agreed upon
at the meeting of March 25, 1974, then the ordinance could be adopted at this meeting
without a unanimous vote.
Mr. David Loughlin of trhe Oleander Company and Col. Paul S. Denison of Henry von
Oesen & Associates appeared before the Board to request that the adoption of this
ordinance be tabled until after the State ordinance had been adopted.
The Honorable ALton Lennon appeared before the Board to request that the Board
adopt this ordinance.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 1, 1974 (CONTINUED)
ADOPTION OF SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
Comm: Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Ha11, that the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance
to Provide for the Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation as set forth as Exhibit A
attached containing the three amendments which were agreed upon and incorporated in the
ordinance that was approved on March 25, 1974, be herewith affirmed and adopted by the
New Hanover County Board of Commissioners effective on and after May.l, 1974. (The
ordinance referred to above as Exhibit A is contained in Exhibit Book 1, Page 60.)
Chm. Powell offered the substitute motion, seconded by Comm. Davis, that the ordinance
entitled "An Ordinance to Provide for the Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation"
as set forth as Exhibit A attached containing the three amendments which were agreed
upon and incorporated in the ordinance that was approved on March 25, 1974, be herewith
affirmed and adopted by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners and that said
ordinance be submitted forthwith to the pertinent State Department for review and
comment. Upon vote, substitute motion was defeated as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Davis and Chm. Powell.
Voting Noe: Comm. Hall, Vaughan and Wright.
Upon vote, the orginal motion to adopt this ordinance effective May 1, 1974, was
approved as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Davis, Hall and Vaughan.
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright and Chm. Powell.
Chm. Powell stated for the record that he had voted "Noe" on this motion because
he was opposed to the.delay involved by appending an effective date.
Comm. Wright stated for the record that she had voted "Noe" because she thought
that the changes which were desirable should be made before the law was put on the books.
By common consent, it was agreed that, since this ordinance would have to be
ratified again in that a change had been made in the ordinance as adopted on March 25, 1974,
by adding•an effective date and the ordinance incorporating this change had not been
approved by a unanimous vote, a special meeting would be held on Monday, April 8, 1974,
at 8:45 AM, and that notice of this meeting would be advertised in compliance with the
law.
Comm. Vaughan requested that, by common consent, the Chairman be requested to
write Mayor Herbert B. Brand to express the Board's appreciation for the offer by the
City of Wilmington to provide interim technical assistance in.the review of erosion and
sedimentation control plans by the City's Engineering Staff. This was agreed by common
consent.
PROCLAMATION OF UPLIFT II
Carol Brock, promotion chairman for WECT-TV, and Butch Pegram, representing UNC-W, -
appeared before the Board to request that the Chairman proclaim the days of April 6
through April 13, 1974, to be Uplift the Second, an entire community effort to clean
the streets and roads of New Hanover County.
Co~. Vaughan objected to the wording of the proclamation being stated as "I hereby
proclaim" and requested that this be changed to "We hereby proclaim."
Upon motion by Comm. Davis, seconded by Comm. Hall, the Chairman was unanimously
authorized to sign this proclamation, amended, a copy of which is contained in Exhibit
Book 1, Page 61.
RESOLUTION TO COMMEND WECT-TV
Carol Brock, promotion chairman for WECT-TV, invited the Board to attend the Open
House to be held on Sunday, Apri1 7, 1974, from 1-5 PM at WECT-TV in celebration of its
20th Anniversary. .
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that the Board pass a resolution
thanking WECT-TV, Channel 6, for the splendid community service it had rendered over
the 20 years and that it be signed by the Chairman on behalf of the Commission. Upon
vote, motion carried unanimously.
PROGRESS REPORT ~~2 - GOVERNMENTAL COMPLEX - COUNTY COURTHOUSE/JAIL (See Addition Pa,qe 613)
Mr. Herbert P. McKim of Ballard, McKim & Sawyer, Architects, appeared before the
Board and presented Progress Report ~p2 of`the Governmental Complex - County Courthouse/
Jail. This report is contained in Exhibit Book 1, Page 62.
Mr. McKim requested clarification on the Wilmington Police Department--whether
they would be in the complex or not and, if so, would they provide funds to build that
space. .
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Vaughan, that the Chairman be asked to
write Mayor Herbert B. Brand detailing this particular item and that he appear before
the Wilmington City Council on Monday, April 8, 1974, to request their reply. Upon
vote, motion carried unanimously.
Comm. Vaughan asked that, by common consent, the architects be authorized to go
ahead with the study of the law enforcement, court' and prisoner retainage system as
well as the facility. This was agreed to by common consent.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 1, 1974 (CONTINUED)
PROGRESS REPORT ~~2 - GOVERNMENTAL COMPLEX - COUNTY COURTHOUSE/JAIL (CONTINUED)
Comm. Davis requested that, by common consent, the County Manager be directed
to work with Mr. McKim on acquiring the surrounding property adjacent to the proposed
courthouse/jail which had been discussed at previous Commission meetings, i.e., the
Raney Chevrolet property, the CP&L Building, etc. This was agreed to by common consent.
AWARDING OF CONTRACT FOR SEWAGE SYSTEM AT AIRPORT AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE
County Manager Eller presented the following bids for the sewer line and lift
station to serve the New Hanover County Airport, which had been opened on Tuesday,
March 26, 1974.
T. A. Loving Company $34,230
James Utility Company 36,895
Whiteville Plumbing Company 18,990
Comm. Hall moved, seconded by Comm. Davis, the following:
1. That the sum of $20,899 be transferred from Maintenance & Repair - Other
Improvements, Account ~~31 650 18, to Capital Outlay - Other Improvements, Account
~~36 650 73, in the Airport budget to provide sufficient funds for the awarding of
this contract. (This transfer included 10% above the contract bid as a contingency
factor since the bids were on a unit price hasis rather than a lump sum basis.)
2. That the low bid from Whiteville Plumbing Company be approved and that the
Chairman be authorized to execute the contract.
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - COUNTY ATTORNEY
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that the sum of $10,000 be trans-
ferred from Contingencies, Account ~pll 445 61, to Professional Services - County At-
torney, Account ~~11 470 04. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that the sum of $150 be transferred
from Capital Outlay, Account ~~17 470 74, to Rent - Equipment, Account ~~17 470 22, in
the District Attorney's budget. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
OVERTIME PAY FOR MRS. ELIZABETH RHODES
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Davis, that Tax Administrator Powell be
authorized to pay Mrs. Elizabeth Rhodes for the overtime she had worked in his office,
which amounted to $126.63 for 6~ days. (Mrs. Rhodes had transferred to another depart-
ment.) Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - REFUND TO RURAL ENTERPRISES FOR LANDFILL PREPAYMENT
County Manager Eller reported that Rural Enterprises had been billed on a yearly
basis for use of the landfill through the end of 1972, but the Iandfill had closed on
August 31 of that year, and they were due a refund from the County in the amount of
$1,333.
County Manager Eller recommended that the budget be amended by increasing the
appropriation in Account ~~11 335 00, Miscellaneous Revenue in the General Fund, by
$1,333 and by increasing the appropriation in Account ~~11 660 57,.Miscellaneous Expense
in the non-departmental section of the budget, by $1,333 in order to.refund Rural Enter-
prises.
Comm. Davis moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that the budget be amended as recom-
mended by County Manager Eller in order that Rural Enterprises could be refunded.
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF COURTHOUSE PARKING POLICY
Comm. Vaughan requested that a discussion of the parking policy for the new
courthouse/jail facility be placed on the agenda.
County Manager Eller stated that the programmer being employed by the architects
would have some recommendations on this.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - MUSEUM
Mr. William E. Perdew, Chairman of the Museum Board of Trustees, had requested
that the sum of $500 be transferred from Land Purchase, Account ~kll 625 71, to Travel,
Account ~~11 625 14, for expenses arising from the Museum staff trip.made in February,
1974, as well as a proposed trip to Raleigh regarding Bicentennial funds.
Comm. Hall moved that the transfer as requested be approved. Motion died for
lack of a second.
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that a transfer of $350 be approved
from Land Purchase, Account ~~11 625 71, to Travel, Account ~~11 625 14, for the trip
made in February. Upon.vote, motion was approved as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Davis, Vaughan, Wright, and Chm. Powell.
Voting Noe: Comm. Ha11.
Chm. Powell moved that he be authorized to write Mr. Perdew, Chairman of the.Museum
Board of Trustees, that the feeling of the Board of Commissioners was that the proposed
trip to Raleigh should be reviewed by the Museum Board and that only the executives of
the Museum should have their expenses paid. After a brief discussion, Chm. Powell
withdrew his motion.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 1, 1974 (CONTINUED)
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - NNSEUM (CONTINUED)
Comm. Wright recommended that the seeking of Bicentennial funds should be handled
through Co1. Robert S. Milner, Executive Director, Wilmington-New Hanover County American
Revolution Bicentennial Association.
By common consent, County Manager E11er was requested to convey the Board's senti-
ments to Mr. Perdew about the proposed trip to Raleigh and indicate to him that the
Board would approve whatever he felt was appropriate after this discussion.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - BOOKMOBILE
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that the sum of $500 be transferred
from Purchases for Inventory in the Garage budget, Account ~pll 555 55, to Non-Departmental,
Miscellaneous Expense, Account ~~11 660 57, for maintenance of the Bookmobile. Upon vote,
motion carried unanimously.
Comm. Wright questioned the Bookmobile being budgeted in the Miscellaneous Expense account
in the non-departmental section of the budget instead of in the Library budget; and
Chm. Powell recommended that, in the future, this be budgeted in the Library budget.
RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. JAMES DAVIS
Comm. Hall moved, seconded by Comm. Vaughan, that a certificate of appreciation
in the form of a proper resolution be sent to Mr. James Davis, Executive Director of the
State Ports Authority, for his meritorious service to be signed by each Board member.
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF MARCH 25. 1974
Comm. Wright requested that the tapes of the special meeting held on March 25, 1974,
be retained and that the minutes for that meeting be expanded.
DISCUSSION OF ACTUARIAL STUDY FOR SCHOOL PENSION SYSTEM
Comm. Vaughan requested that Mr. H. Gray Hutchison, who had been employed to conduct
an actuarial study of the school pension system, be asked to try to have this study
completed by June 15, 1974, so that it could be considered during budget sessions.
DISCUSSION OF SAFEKEEPING OF PRISONERS ON APPEAL
Comm. Vaughan asked County Manager Eller to see that the Safekeeping'of Prisoners
on Appeal Being Paid by the State be definitely introducted in the next legislature.
DISCUSSION OF FLAGPOLE AT NEW HEALTH DEPARTMENT BUILDING
Comm. Vaughan stated that he thought there should be one flagpole for the whole
hospital complex.
Comm. Wright stated that this request would be in the Health Department's budget
for fiscal year 1974-1975.
BIDS ON GUNS - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
County Manager Eller reported that, as directed by the Board at their meeting of
March 18, 1974, the request for bids for approximately fifty four 357 stainless steel
magnums for the Sheriff's Department had been readvertised and that only one bid had
been received. He stated that this was from Wilmington Gun Exchange in the amount of
$4,248.48 and that a bid deposit had been submitted with this bid.
Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Chm. Powell, this bid was unanimously
accepted by the Board.
DISCUSSION OF COLE-LAYER-TRUMBLE COMPANY
Chm. Powell stated that the Acting President of Cole-Layer-Trumble Company had
called him and stated that he would not be able to be present at the Commission meeting
of April 1, 1974, but he had requested a private meeting with the Chairman and County
Manager and whatever members of the Board who could meet legally.
Comm. Vaughan suggested that Comm. Wright attend this meeting tentatively scheduled
for April 10, 1974. This was agreed to by common consent.
DISCUSSION OF AGENDA DISTRIBUTION
Chm. Powell moved, seconded by Comm. Davis, that the County Manager notify each of
the Volunteer Fire Departments to see if they would be willing to display a copy of the
Commission's agenda and, if so, mail copies out to them in an effort to better apprise
the public. Upon vote, motion was defeated as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Davis & Chm. Powe11.
Voting Noe: Comm. Ha11, Vaughan and Wright.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Hall moved, seconded by Chm. Powell, that the Board recess to go into executive
session. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Powe11 recessed the meeting to go into executive session
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Hall moved, seconded by Chm. Powe11, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote,
motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Powell adjourned the meeting at 1:10 PM. ~
Respectfully submitted,
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Lise K. King
Clerk to the Board
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