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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 8, 1974
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Couttnissioners met in special session on Monday,
April 8, 1974, at 8:45 AM in the Assembly Room, County Commission Building, Wilmington,
North Carolina, to consider adoption of an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance to Provide
for the Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation."
Members present were Commissioners Peter R. Davis; J. M. Ha11, Jr.; M. H. Vaughan;
Vivian S. Wright; Chairman W. Douglas Powell; County Manager, Dan W. Eller; and Clerk
to the Board, Zise K. King.
Chm. Powell called the meeting to order.
SECOND ADOPTION OF SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION ORDINANCE
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that the ordinance entitled "An
Ordinance to Provide for the Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation" that was ap-
proved by a majority of the Commission at their meeting of April 1, 1974, be adopted.
(This ordinance is contained in Exhibit Book 1, Page 60.)
Upon vote, motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Davis, Hall, Vaughan, and Chm. Powell.
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright.
DECISION TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 1974
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that the regular semimonthly meeting
of the Board of Commissioners be held on Tuesday, April 16, 1974, instead of Monday,
April 15, 1974, since Monday was a Legal holiday; and that notice of this change in date
be posted at the courthouse. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
, Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon
vote, motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Powell adjourned the meeting at 8:50 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
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L~se K. King
Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1974
ASSEi~BLY
The IJew Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday,
April 16, 1974, at 9:00 AM in the Assembly Room, County Commission Building, Wilmington,
North Carolina. •
rlembers present were Commissioners Peter R. Davis; J. M. Hall, Jr.; M. H. Vaughan;
Vivian S. Wright; Chairman W. Douglas Powe11; 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. L. M. Peele offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING, MARCH 25, 1974
Comm. Davis requested that on Hage 606 under "Adoption of Ordinance" that the last
paragraph under that heading be amended to read as follows: "Comm. Wright stated for
the record that she was not voting 'noe' because she was against the ordinance but because
she believed that they did no*_ know exactly what it was at this point..."--adding
"she believed" to that sentence.
Upon motion by Comm. Hall, seconded by Chm. Powe11, the minutes of the special
meeting held on March 25, 1974, were unanimously approved as amended.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 1, 1974
Coumi. Vaughan requested that on Page 610 under "Prbgress Report ~k2 - Governmental
Complex - County Courthouse/Jail" the Proposed Progress Schedule contained in Exhibit
Book I, Page 62, be typed into the Minute Book. This schedule was as follows:
April 1 to May 31 Use and Space Program
June 1 to Aug. 31 Schematic Design
Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 Design Development
Idov. 1 to Apri1 30, 1975 Working Drawings
June 1 to July 31, 1975 Bid and sign contracts
Aug. 1 to first Sunday of December, 1976 (12/5/76) Construction
(The construction completion as originally presented had been Dec. 31, but this had
been changed to the first Sunday in December at Co~n. Vaughan's request.)
Upon motion by Comm. Ha11, seconded by Chm. Powell, the minutes of the regular
meeting held on April 1, 1974, were unanimously approved as amended.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1974 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 8, 1974
Upon motion by Comm. Hall, seconded by Chm. Yowell, the minutes of the special
meeting held on April 8, 1974, were unanimously approved as presented.
LETTER OF INTENT TO LEASE TO THE SOUTHEASTERN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER PORTION OF COMMiJNITY HOSPITAL
Mr. Jim Lang and Dr. Burt M. Walden of the Southeastern Mental Health Center
appeared before the Board to request that New Hanover County lease a portion of.the Com-
munity Hospital to the Southeastern Mental~Health Center for the operation of an area-wide
drug treatment program. .
Comm. Davis requested that one room be set aside for a holding room for keeping com-
mitted persons overnight; however, Dr. Walden said that the funds which would be received
through a grant-in-aid spelled out the purpose for which these funds could be used and this
would not be permitted..
Comm. Vaughan moved that this item be tabled until the County Manager could furnish
a report on the present lease agreements on the property and make a recommendation to the
Board whether or not this would be practical. Tabling motion was defeated as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Vaughan.
Voting Noe: Comm.. Davis, Hall, Wright and Chm. Powell.
Comm. Hall moved, seconded by Comm. Davis, that a letter of intent be furnished to
the Southeastern Mental Health Center that the Board looks with favor on this request and
will give,serious consideration to it pending looking into another lease which was presently
on the property to see if there were any conflict.
Comm. Vaughan offered the substitute motion, seconded by Comm. Wright, that the Board
furnish a letter of intent to the Southeastern Mental Health Center that the Board looks
with favor on this request and wi11 give serious consideration to it pending looking into
another lease which was presently on the property to see if there were any conflict and
pending an investigation by the County Manager into the feasibility of such utilization of
the property. Upon vote, substitute motion was approved unanimously.
Comm. Wright requested that the record include Dr. Walden's and Mr. Lang's assurance
that this would have no affect on the local budget request for the Southeastern Mental
Health Center.
ADVANCE FUNDING - BICENTENNIAL OUTDOOR DRAMA FUNDS
Mr. Nick Evers, Managing Director of the Lower Cape Fear Council of the Arts, and
Col. Robert S. Milner, Executive Director of the Bicentennial Commission, appeared before
the Board to request advance funding in the amount of $6,000 for the Arts Council/
Bicentennial Commission joint venture of an Outdoor Historical Drama. The request for
advance funding was broken down as follows: $2,500 for a playwright; $2,000 for advance
publicity and•office supplies; and $1,500 for publicity and advertising.
Comm. Davis moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that this request for advance funding be
approved and that $6,000 be transferred from Contingencies, Account ~kll 445 61, to Non-
Departmental/Contributions-Other Agencies, Account ~~11 660 93, to cover this advance funding.
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
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Comm. Vaughan stated for the record that insofar as this concerned the Bicentennial
this had not been approved by the Executive Committee of the Bicentennial but from discussion
they had had it would be their intent to approve it.he felt.
Mr. Evers also presented the budget request of the Lower Cape Fear Council of the
Arts for Fiscal Year 1974-1975 to be considered by the Board during budget sessions.
SITE PLANS FOR THREE SCHOOL SITES AS RECREATIONAL AREAS.
County Manager Eller reported that he had investigated the use of three school sites
for development as recreational and physical education areas for use by citizens of the
County. These sites were Pine Valley Elementary, M. C. S.,Noble Junior High/John J. B1air
Elementary, and College Park Elementary. He stated that each of these sites had approximately
6-7 acres of land available for development, and that Federal Funds would be available to be
administered by the State on a 50/50 matching basis. Mr. Eller recommended_that the County
employ Mr. Charles C. Stott, Park and Recreation Planner, to prepare site development plans
for these three sites. He stated that Mr. Stott had given him an estimate of $2,700 to
prepare these three site plans.
Mr. Jerry Beaver and Coach Leon Brogden of the School System appeared before the Board
to endorse the proposed development of these school sites.
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Davis, the following:
1) That Mr. Stott be employed to furnish the site plans as recommended by the County
Manager;
2) That the sum of $2,700 be transferred from Contingencies, Account ~~11 445 61, to
Professional Services in the budget of the Governing Body, Account ~~11 410 04, to
cover the cost of these site plans; and,
3) That County Manager Eller be authorized to discuss this with the Wilmington City
Manager to secure recommendations as to priorities.
Upon vote, motion was approved as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm._ Davis, Hall, Vaughan and Chm. Powell.
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright.
Comm. Wright stated for the record that she objected to the City of Wilmington's being
included in the motion.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1974 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH H. GRAY HUTCHI50N & ASSOCIATES FOR AN
ACTUARIAL STUDY OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOL SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Chm. Powell moved, seconded by Comm. Davis,'that the contract with H. Gray Hutchison &
Associates for an actuarial study of the New Hanover County School Supplemental Retirement
System be approved with the amendment to it that H. Gray Hutchison & Associates be paid 2
of the total amount of the contract in approximately 45 days and the balance on completion
of the study to be not later than June 25, 1974. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF GRAVITY SEWER LINE TO SERVE NEW HIGH SCHOOL IN NORTHERN PORTION OF COUNTY
; County Manager E11er reported that Comm. Davis had contacted the major property owner
whose property the gravity sewer line would have to cross in order to serve the new high
school in the northern part of the County and that he had agreed to furnish the County
the right-of-ways over his property without the County's first securing an agreement•from
the City of Wilmington allowing him to use their treatment facilities.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Ha11, that the Board request County Manager
Eller to include funds for the gravity sewer line in the budget for fiscal year 1974-1975,
the intent being that this would eventually be a part of the county-wide system and seemed
like the logical way to go. Comm. Wright withdrew her motion.
Comm. Vaughan moved that the County construct the gravity sewer line using bonds to
furnish the money and including provisions in the agreement that would relieve any tax-
payers outside of the particular district that this sewer line would serve from an unfair
tax burden. Motion died for lack of a second.
Comm. Ha11 moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that the Board request County Manager
Eller to include funds for the gravity sewer line in the budget for fiscal year 1974-1975.
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
It was agreed, by common consent, that any foreseeable problems could be resolved
before the money was actually spent for the sewer 1ine.
COURTHOUSE/JAIL FACILITY - REQUEST OF COMM. WRIGHT FOR ENDORSEMENT
THAT ENTRANCES AND RESTROOMS BE DESIGNED TO ACCOMODATE HANDICAPPED
Comm. Wright requested endorsement from the Board that entrances and restrooms in
the new courthouse/jail facility be designed to accomodate handicapped persons.
Comm. Vaughan stated that he could not concur in this endorsement, that he felt
this should be left up to the architects and the 1aw.
Mr. Herbert P. McKim, Architect, stated that the State had a very strong code requiring
provisions for the handicapped which the architects would be required to adhere to.
No further action was taken by the Board.
PROGRESS REPORT ~~3 - GOVERNMENTAL COMPLEX - COUNTY COURTHOUSE/JAIL
Mr. Herbert P. McKim, Architect, presented Progress Report ~p3 of the Governmental
Complex - County Courthouse/Jail. This report is contained in Exhibit Book I, Page 63.
Chm. Powell requested that, by common consent, the Board agree to write
Mr. Roger H. Clark, AIA, Consultant, thanking him for his assistance in selecting
architects for the courthouse/jail governmental complex and formalizing the end of the
agreement with him. This was agreed to by common consent.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR COURTHOUSE/JAIL COMPLEX
Upon motion by Comm. Hall, seconded by Comm. Wright, the contract dated March 26,
1974, between Board of Commissioners, New Hanover County, North Carolina, and Ballard,
McKim & Sawyer - Hartman-Cox, Associated Architects, for the Courthouse and Jail Complex,
Wilmington, North Carolina, was unanimously approved by the Board.
LEAA FUNDS BEING USED FOR COURTHOUSE/JAIL COMPLEX
Comm. Wright requested that the record show that the funds being accepted by the
County for construction of the Courthouse/Jail Complex from the Law Enforcement Assistance
Administration (LEAA) were Part C funds and that any review by the LEAA would merely be
advisory rather than mandatory. The County would have had to following mandatory guide-
lines if Part E funds had been accepted.
STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION OF ORIGINAL COURTHOUSE BUILT IN 1892
Mr. John R. Andrew of Henry von Oesen & Associates presented his Report of Structural
Investigation of the original section of the courthouse, which was built in 1892.
Mr. Andrew summarized his findirgswhich indicated the structure was still sound
although major cracks had developed in the foundation under the west stairs. Mr. Andrew
did not feel that there was any immediate danger of structural failure but cautioned
against excessive vibration such as might be caused by pile driving. He indicated that
he planned to continue monitoring the cracks in the foundation for additional movement
over the next six to twelve months and would advise if further movement was noted.
(Copies of the complete report were furnished to the Commissioners, and a copy is on
file in the Coimnissioners' office.)
REQUEST OF REV. & MRS. SAMUEL McGUIRE TO GAIN ACCESS TO PROPERTY
Rev. & P4rs. Samuel Mc~uire o= xouce i, Box 190, Castle Hayne, North Carolina, appeared
~ before the Board to request assistance from the Board in gaining access to a portion of
their property which had been denied them since 1960 when the Health Department had dug
a drainage canal which crossed their property.
Mr. Richard Epling, County Engineer, reported that a bridge approximately 60 feet in
length would be required to span the drainage canal.
Comm. Davis requested that, by common consent, the Board ask County Manager Eller to
make an estimate of what it would cost to provide the McGuires access to their property
and report back to the Board at their meeting of May 6, 1974, with alternate solutions.
This was agreed to by common consent.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1974 (CONTINUED)
CALL FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON DOG CONTROL ORDINANCE
County Attorney Fox, at the request of the Board, had prepared an ordinance entitled
"An Ordinance Requiring Licensing and Control of Dogs in New Hanover County," which was
presented to the Commissioners.
Comm. Wright objected to the wording in Section VII of the ordinance in that she felt
this might allow good dogs to be destroyed. County Attorney Fox recommended that the
wording in Section VII be changed as follows:
SECTION VII
DOGS WHICH MAY BE DESTROYED -
ENTRY ON PREMISES IN QUEST OF RABID DOGS
All dogs affected with hydrophobia shall be destroyed, and any dog
suspected of having hydrophobia which has attacked and/or bitten or
otherwise injured any person and/or livestock or any other animal may
be destroyed by the sheriff or any member of the sheriff's department,
or other duly authorized dog warden. Such persons are hereby authorized
and empowered to follow and enter upon any enclosure or lot in quest of
such animal affected with hydrophobia.
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Davis, that a public hearing be held at the
meeting of May 20, 1974, to consider adoption of this ordinance including the change in
Section VII recommended by County Attorney Fox and that notice of this public hearing be
duly advertised. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
DEFERRAL OF REQUEST FROM CAROLINA BEACH FOR FUNDING OF FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chm. Powe11 reported that at the request of County Manager E11er a request from Carolina
Beach to include the Carolina Beach Fire Department in funding from the County as provided
the Volunteer Fire Departments had been deferred until some time in the future.
DEFERRAL OF TERMINATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ALBERT D. COX, JR. i
Chm. Powell reported that at the request of Mr. Albert D. Cox, Jr., discussion of
termination of his lease agreement with the County had been deferred until some time in the
future. '
ENDORSEMENT OF NATURE AND BIKE TRAIL ALONG SEABOARD COASTLINE BETWEEN WILMINGTON & FAYETTEVILLE
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that the Board endorse the establishment
of a nature and bike trail along the roadbed of the Seaboard Coastline Railroad between
Wilmington and Fayetteville in conjunction with the Bicentennial Celebration and that the
Chairman write the appropriate State Department of this endorsement. Upon vote, motion
carried unanimously.
REPORT ON MEETING WITH COLE-LAYER-TRUMBLE COMPANY OFFICIALS
Chm. Powe11 reported that he and Comm. Wright along with County Manager Eller and
Tax Administrator Powell had met with officials of the Cole-Layer-Trumble Company.with
regard to difficulties being experienced in the tax mapping and reevaluation of the County.
He stated that the Cole-Layer-Trumble people felt that they would be on schedule in this
work and that they were going to begin issuing monthly progress reports to keep the County
informed of the progress. He stated further that a letter would be forthcoming from Cole-
Layer-Trumble confirming the discussions held during this meeting.
Comm. Vaughan requested, by common consent, the County Manager be permitted to discuss
with Mr. Beverly P. Paul, Executive Director of the Cape Fear Council of Governments, the
pros and cons of setting up a multi-county staff to carry on tax mapping and reevaluation.
This was agreed to by common consent.
RELIEVING_GEN. ANDREW H. HARRISS, JR., OF DUTIES AS COUNTY ENERGY FIELD AGENT
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that Gen. Andrew H. Harriss, Jr., Civil
Preparedness Coordinator, be relieved of the duties he had assumed as County Energy Fie1d
Agent, as requested by Gen. Harriss, and that he be written a letter of commendation for
the'fine manner in which he had carried out the extra duties imposed on him. Upon vote,
motion carried unanimously.
DESIGNATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ENERGY TASK FORCE AS NEW HANOVER COUNTY ENERGY COUNCIL
In accordance with the request ot Lt. Gen. John J. Tolson, III, Chairman, Governor's
Energy Pane1, Comm. Davis moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that the Chamber of Commerce
Energy Task Force be designated as the New Hanover County Energy Council. Upon vote,
motion carried unanimously.
Comm. Vaughan and Wright stated for the record that they reserved the right to bring
this matter up again.
PUBLIC HEALTH BUILDING - PAYMENT RETAINED BY COUNTY TO BE 5 PERCENT
County Manager Eller reported that Reagan Construction Company, General Contractor
on the new public health building, had requested that the amount of payment retained by
the County be reduced from 10 percent to 5 percent. He stated that Reagan had supplied
a performance bond for the full amount of the contract and that the bonding company had
agreed to this reduction.
Comm. Hall moved, seconded by Chm. Powell, that this request be granted pending a
check by the County Manager to determine that construction was on schedule. Upon vote,
motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1974 (CONTINUED)
ARMED GUARD TO BE FURNISHED FOR SOCIAL SERVICES BY WACHOVIA BANK
The Board ot Social Services requested authorization to employ a guard to accompany
person transporting food stamps and/or cash to and from the bank and to provide security
on the grounds.
County Manager Eller reported that, as part of the agreement for being named the
depository of the County's demand deposits, Wachovia Bank & Trust Company had agreed
to provide armed guard service for the transportation of the stamps and cash; however,
the Board of Social Services had decided that it was preferable to hire an armed guard
to provide the necessary security and recommended that the Commissioners provide funds
for this purpose.
Comm. Hall moved that the request of the Board of Social Services be approved, but
he withdrew his motion after a discussion regarding this service being provided by
Wachovia Bank at no additional charge to the County.
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that the Board of Social Services
be told that the Commissioners felt the appropriate manner to handle the transportation
of stamps and/or cash was with the Wachovia Bank armed guard. Upon vote, motion carried
unanimously.
APPOINTMENTS TO SOUTHEASTERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Upon motion by Comm. Hall,..seconded by Comm. Wright, the following appointments were
unanimously approved to the Southeastern Economic Development Commission.
Mr. J. Fred Rippy, Jr.; term to expire April 30, 1978.
Comm. Peter R. Davis; term to expire April 30, 1977.
AUTHORIZATION FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT LEGION STADIUM ON JULY 4, 1974
Upon motion by Comm. Hall, seconded by Chm. Powell, a request from Derick G. S. Davis
on behalf of the July Fourth Celebration Committee and the Department of Parks & Recreation
for authorization of a fireworks display to be held at Legion Stadium at 9:00 PM on
July 4, 1974, was unanimously approved.
REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE FOR COLLECTIONS THROUGH MARCH 31, 1974
Upon motion by Comm. Hall, seconded by Comm. Davis, the report trom Collector of
Revenue, Janie B. Straughn, on collections through March 31, 1974, was unanimously approved
by the Eoard. This report is contained in Exhibit Book I, Page 64.
AFPOINTMENT OF BEALE AND HARDISON, C.P.A.'S, AS OUTSIDE AUDITOR FOR TAX OFFICE
Upon motion by Comm. Hall, seconded by Comm. Vaughan, the C.P.A. tirm oY Beale and
Hardison was unanimously appointed as the outside auditor for the Tax Office £or the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1974.
APPROVAL OF ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
Upon motion by Comm. Hall, seconded by Comm. Wright, the requests for abatements
and refunds contained in Tax Administrator Larry Powe11's memorandum dated April 10, 1974,
were unanimously approved. This memorandum is contained in Exhibit Book I, Page 65.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - TAX DEPARTMENT FOR ADVERTISING
Comm. Hall moved, seconded by Comm. Vaughan, that the budget be amended by increasing
the general fund revenue account, Miscellaneous Revenue, Account ~kll 335 00, in the amount
of $4,000 and appropriating $4,000 to Advertising, Account ~~11 450 27, in the Tax Depart-
ment budget. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - JUVENILE SERVICES
Unon motion by Comm: Vaughan, seconded by Comm. Hall, the following transfers in the
Juvenile Services budget were unanimously approved.
$700 to be transferred from Utilities, Account ~~11 522 13, to Departmental
Supplies, Account ~~11 522 33.
$525 to be transferred from Fees and Charges, Account ~kll 522 59, to Departmental
Supplies, Account ~kll 522 33.
$100 to be transferred from Miscellaneous Expense, Account ~~11 522 57, to Telephone
and Postage, Account ~~11 522 11.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - CLERK OF COURT
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that the budget be amended by increasing
the appropriation for Miscellaneous Revenue in the general fund, Account ~~11 335 00, in
the amount of $149 and appropriating this amount to the expenditure item, Miscellaneous
Expense, Account ~k17 516 57, in the Clerk of Court budget to provide for expenses, lodging,
and meals in a recent heroin case. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Comm. Davis moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that the budget be amended by increasing
the appropriation in Miscellaneous Revenue, Account ~~11 335 00, in the amount of $5,000
and by appropriating that amount to the expenditure item, Maintenance & Repair - Autos,
Account ~~11 510 17, in the Sheriff's budget. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET TRANSFER - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Ha11, that a transfer of $610 from Salaries &
Wages, Account ~kll 510 02, to Travel, Account ~~11 510 15, in the Sheriff's budget be
approved to provide funds for Sheriff Grohman to attend the National Sheriff's Association
Annual Informative Conference on June 16-19, 1974. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1974 (CONTINUED)
TRANSFERS OF FUNDS - MUSEUM
Upon motion by Comm. Vaughan, seconded by Comm. Wright, the following transfers of
funds were unanimously approved in the Museum budget.
$750 from Land, Account ~kll 625 71, to Utilities, Account ~kll 625 13.
$100 from Land, Account ~kll 625 71, to Telephone and Postage, Account ~~11 625.11.
DEFERRAL OF REQUEST FROM MUSEUM FOR TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL DISPLAY AREAS
Mr. Gary Eyster, Museum Director, had requested a transter oY $1,500 Yrom Land,
Account ~~11 625 71, to Buildings, Account ~~11 625 72, to provide for additional display
areas.
Comm. Vaughan moved that this money be appropriated in the budget for fiscal year
1974-1975. Motion died for lack of a second.
Comm. Hall moved that this transfer be approved if an investigation by the County
Manager revealed that the Board of Trustees of the Museum had approved it. Motion died
for lack of a second.
Comm. Wright requested that County Manager Eller be requested to seek clarification
from the Museum Board of Trustees as to why these funds were needed at this time rather
than requesting the funds in the budget for fiscal year 1974-1975, and that the County
Manager report back at the next meeting. This was agreed to by common consent.
201 FACILITIES STUDY - CAROLINA AND KURE BEACHES
County Manager Eller reported that Kure Beach wanted to make improvements to their
sewage treatment plant and had been informed by the State that no grant monies would be
available for this project unless a 201 Facilities Study had been performed for the area,
the area being that area south of Snow's Cut including Carolina Beach. County Manager Eller
recommended that the County enter into a contract with Henry von Oesen & Associates to
perform a 201 Facilities Study for this area in that Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach
had been given this same consideration by the County.
Co~¢n. Hall moved, seconded by Chm. Powell, the following;
1) That the County enter into an agreement with Henry von Oesen & Associates for
preparation of a 201 Facilities Plan for the area south of Snow's Cut including
Kure and Carolina Beaches;
2) That the Board adopt a Resolution Concerning Agreement to Undertake Development
of a Section 201 Facilities Plan in which New Hanover County would agree to the
designation of the County of New Hanover to serve as "Lead Agency"; and,
3) That the matching funds for this Study be included in the budget for fiscal year
1974-1975. (The total cost of the study was to be $30,000 with the Environmental
Protection Agency providing $22,500; the Office of Water and Air Resources pro-
viding $3,750; and New Hanover County, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach providing
a total of $3,750.)
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
(The Resolution duly adopted and signed by the Board is contained in Exhibit Book I,
Page 66.)
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT - TREASURE COVE SUBDIVISION
. Mr. Terry L. Harlacher, Staff Planner, presented the final plat for Treasure Cove
Subdivision and stated that a performance bond in the amount of $3,500 had been posted with
the County Auditor for the purpose of assuring completion of the required improvements in
all of Treasure Cove Subdivision.
Comm. Hall moved, seconded by Chm. Powell, that the Chairman be authorized to sign
the final plat for all of Treasure Cove so that it could be recorded in the Register of
Deeds Office. Upon vote, motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Davis, Hall, Wright and Chm. Powell.
Voting Noe: Comm. Vaughan.
Comm. Vaughan stated that he was voting "noe" because the improvements in the sub-
division had not been completed and that, if it were within $3,500 of being completed, it
should be completed before being brought before the Commission for approval.
ROAD PETITION - MILLBROOK SUBDIVISION, SECTION 3 ~
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that the Board of Commissioners adopt
a resolution requesting the State Highway Commission to review the roads in Millbrook Sub-
division, Section 3, and take them over for maintenance if they met established standards
and criteria. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
ROAD PETITION - SHEARIN HILLS SUBDIVISION, SECTIONS 1 AND 2
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that the Board of Commi~ioners adopt a
resolution requesting the State Highway Commission to review the roads in Shearin Hills
Subdivision, Sections 1 and 2, and to take them over for maintenance if they met established
standards and criteria. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1974 (CONTINUED)
LETTER TO COLUMBUS COUNTY RE NEW HOPE DAM LITIGATION COSTS
Comm. Hall moved, seconded by Comm. Vaughan, that the Chairman write the Columbus
County Board of Commissioners on behalf of the Commission expressing appreciation of
Columbus County's willingness to bear its equitable share of the New Hope Dam litigation
costs. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
LETTER TO CONGRESSMEN REGARDING REDUCTION OF ARMED FORCES
Comm. Ha11 moved, seconded by Comm. Vaughan, that the Chairman write the legislators
in Washington, D. C., expressing the Commission's concern over recent attempts to
drastically reduce the Nation's defense capabilities. Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
LETTER TO CONGRESSMEN REGARDING HOUSE COMMITTEE ON INTERNAL SECURITY
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that the Chairman write the legislators
in Washington, D. C., expressing the Board's concern over attempts to abolish the House
Committee on Internal Security whose purpose it was to maintain constant vigilance over
subversive activities and subversive groups which threaten the freedom of the Country.
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
TABLING OF REQUEST FROM MR. WINFRED CLEMMONS
Comm. Vaughan requested that the request of Mr. Winfred Clemmons concerning the
appraised value of his property on Patrick Avenue be tabled until the meeting of May 6,
1974, in that Mr. Clemmons had not yet arrived at the meeting. This was agreed to by
common consent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that the Board recess to go into
executive session. Upon vote, motion was approved unanimously.
Chm. Powell recessed the meeting to go into executive session at 12:25 PM.
Chm. Powell recessed the executive session to go into regular session at 12:45 PM.
REPORT ON WILMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT GOING INTO COURTHOUSE/JAIL FACILITY(See pp. 62Z-22 for Addition.J
Chm. Powell reported that he had appeared before the Wilmington City Council at their .
meeting of April 8, 1974, with regard to the Wilmington Police Department going into the
proposed courthouse/jail facility. He stated that interest had been expressed by City
Council but that no action had been taken by them.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Vaughan moved, seconded by Comm. Hall, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon
vote, motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Powell adjourned the meeting at 12:50 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lise K. King
Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 29, ~974
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board oY Commissioners met in special session on Monday, April 29,
'1974, at 8:30 AM in the Assembly Room, County Commission Building, Wilmington, North
Carolina, to consider earl~ approval of the following items in the New Hanoner Countq
Schools budget for fiscal pear '19'74-~975•
'I. Furniture and Instructional Apparatus:
(Furniture ~for '14 Bindergarten,classrooms
at $1,100 per class)
2. Land Purchase - Carolins Beach
3. Science equipment for new curriculum
4. School buses (60 passenger) ('10 @ 88,395)
5. Textbooks
6. Additional ftxnds under Capital Outlay needed to
complete the New Hanover High School Overpass
~~5,400
2'], 500
32,50~
83,950
8'I,000
'1~,000
Members present were Commissioness Peter R. Davis; J. M. Hall, Jr.; M. H. Yaughan;
Vivian S. Wright; Chairman W. Douglas Powell; County Manager, Dsn W. E21er; and Clerk
to the Board, Lise FC. King.
Chm. Powell called the meeting to order.
MOTION FOR ADJ~URNMENT
Commissioner Vaughan moved that the meetin~ be ad~ourned in that no members of the Board
oP Education were present and he felt they should be present when the staff was presenting
this type of request. Motion died for lack of a second.