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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1968-02-05 Regular Meeting~ ~.~~ Minutes of the Meeting - January 15, 1968 (Continued) CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE RESOLUTION, BOND ISSUE (CONTINUED) - "Members present: Messrs. Kirby Sullivan, R. L. Burnett, Howard Holly, Luther T. Cromartie, Dr.s. Thomas P. May, H. A. Eaton, and Mr. Fred J. Galehouse, Chairman. Also present was Mr. M. J. McLeod, President of Cape Fear Technical Institute and Secretary to the Board. 1Mr. Cromartie moved that the Faci23ty Committee be authorized to present a request to the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County for a two million dollar bond issue for construction of needed facility additions for Cape Fear Technical Institute to be voted on in the New Hanover County, 1968, spring primary election. The motion was seconded by Mr. Burnett, and was passed unanimously.'" CLOSING OF REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE DUE TO DEATH OF PAUL BLANCHARD - ~ Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the Office of Register of Deedsbe closed in a manner as recommended by the County Attorney on Tuesday, January 16, 1968, due to the death of the Registrar, Paul Blanchard. Motion was carried. DISPOSITIOTd OF ARMORY ON MARKET STREET - Vice-Chairman Bowden stated that the Armory on Narket Street is now vacant and that a meeting should be held between the County Commissioners and the City Council to determine what disposition will be made of the said building. The County Manager was instructed to contact the City Manager to see if a meeting can be arranged as soon as possfble. MEMENTOS;.VISITING DIGNITARIES = By commori.consent the.County.Nianager.wa5,.instructed to i",nvestigate the possibility.of a memento being.preserited to vislting dignitaries. He was advised to check with the County Commissioners on their different ideas and also the local jewelry concerns. EDP COORDINATOR - . • ' Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that beginning December 1, 1967 continuing to May 1, 1968 the County Auditor who has been so designated as EDP Coordinator be com- pensated in the amount of $150.00 per month in addition to serving as County Auditor. Mr. Metts made a substitute motion, seconded by Mr. Hall, that should the County Auditor have any additional expenses due to EDP work or any other county work, he be refmbursed for all out-of-pocket expenses and he be compensated $125.00 per month for the months he was Tax Supervisor and any part month be prorated. Further, that funds for this to come from the General Emergency Fund. Question was called on the substitute motion and it carried by a vote of three for and one against. ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business, Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Vaughan, that the meeting be ad,journed. Motion was carried. J. E. Marshall, County Manager Minutes of the Meeting - February 5, 1968 ASSEMBLY The regular semi-monthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners was held on the above date at 8:30 A.M, in the Commissioners' Room with the following members present: Chairman Dr. Jos. W. Hooper, Vice-Chairman Laurence 0. Bowden, Commissioners John Van B. Metts, Jr., M. H. Vaughan; County Attorney James C. Fox; County Manager J. E. Marshall; and County Auditor Perry Shepard. Absent, Commissioner J. M. Hall, Jr. INVOCATION - After calling the meeting to order the Chairman, in view of the scheduled minister not being present, asked Vice-Chairman Bowden to give the invocation. ~ APPROVAL OF MINUTES - For the minutes of January 15, 1968, under the heading Grand Jury Report, County Prison, the following should be inserted after the last sentence of the first paragraph: "The Commissioners agreed that the operation was generally under good supervision with the exception of the blankets and mattress condition". Following this correction, Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Vaughan, that the minutes be approved as transcribed. Motion was carried. NEW HANOVER COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Miss Camille Carroll of the New Nanover County Humane Society appeared before the Commis- sioners relative to packs of dogs running loose in the County and attacking other small dogs, and in several instances death resulting from such attacks. She was primarily interested in the Commissioners.authorizing the present County dog warden to work one additional day in the week until the condition that is presently existing clears up. Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, for discussion, that the Chairman write a letter to the City Council requesting that some arrangement be made for a full time dog warden on a joint operation basis and also, that the joint County-City Dog Pound be established as soon as possible. Motion was carried. A.B.C. PERMITS - A.B.C. Permits for Carmen Restaurant, Inc., Langley's Grocery, Mister Phillips' 4 Winds, Buffaloe's Grocery, Royal Cafe, The Driftwood, The Earl of Sandwick Shoppe, Inc., and Sasser's Curb Market were presented. Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Vaughan, that they be referred to the Sheriff~s Department for his investigation. ' RESIGNATION OF CONiMtJNITY SERVICES CONSULTANT - Chairman Dr. Hooper advised the Board that he had received a letter from Mr. Asa H. Blount, Community Services Consultant, advising that he had resigned from that position and had been appointed to a position with the Carolinas Council of Housing and Redevelopment Officers in High Point. This is a matter of information for the Board. ~- 13~' Minutes of the Meeting - February 5, 1968 (Continued) RQAD PETITIOM, ARLENE DRIVE - County Manager Marshall presented to the Board a Road Petition and an attached map re- questing that Arlene Drive be included in the Secondary Road System. Mr. Vaughan moved, ~ seconded by Mr. Metts, that the Standard Resolution be adopted and this request be referred to the Highway Commission for their consideration. C0t1NTY AUDITOR~S REQUEST - County Auditor Perry Shepard presented to the Board several appropriations and transfers. They are as follows: Community Hospital $245.00 from the General Emergency Fund, Cape Fear Technical Unanticipated Revenue $38,735.48 to Cape Fear Tech Suilding Fund, Register of Deeds Advertising $15.77 from the General Emergency Fund, Sheriff~s Department Advertising $60.1~3 from General Emergency Fund, Voting Machines Freight $1}30.00 from the General Emergency Fund, Insvrance $137.00 from Unanticipated Revenue Refund and Rebates Insurance, and Jail Medical $90.10 from General Emergency Fund. Mr. Bowden moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that the transfers and appropriations be approved as recommended by the County Auditor. Motion was carried. BIDS ON AIRPORT PARKING LOT - Bids were received by the Commission for the construction of an additional parking lot at the County Airport and are as follows: After a review of the bids and proposals by the Consulting Engineers and the County Attorney, Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by ~r. Metts, that the bid be awarded to L. R. Armstrong 8 Son for the total stated amount of $12,367.25 and the amount of $3,100 from the sale of the property to Filtors, Inc., which is designated as Unanticipated Revenue, and the amount budgeted for field repairs be authorized for payment on the construction of this particular pro,ject. Motion was carried. L. R. Armstrong & Son W, A. Simon Construction Company - Total Bid Lincoln Construction Company - Total Bid - Total Bid $12,367.25 `18,394.00 23,500.00 ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE, AERONAUTICS, INC. - County Manager Marshall presented to the Board an Assignment of the Lease Agreement between the County and Aeronautics, Inc. relative to the building that they are proposing to construct on the property leased to them under Lease dated August 1, 1966 and amended by Lease Amendment dated December 5, 1967. He sLated to the Board that it had been reviewed by the County Attorney and he stated that it was in order. Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr, Metts, that the Chairman be authorized to sign on behalf of the County the Assignment of the Lease Agreement by Aeronautics, Inc. Motion was carried. COUNTY ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE - County Manager Marshall presented to the Board a County Electrical Ordinance that had been approved by the State Building Code Council and pursuant to a letter he had sent out citing certain recommended changes by the Building Code Council, he stated that he would like to recommend that the Commissioners adopt the Ordinance. Further, County Electrical Inspector John Wood was in attendance and said that it would be a good ordinance to have for the County. Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that the ordinance be adopted as recommended by the State Building Code Council with the changes. Motion was carried. WATER AUTHORITY Dr. Hooper reported to the Board that he had received a copy of a letter from the firm of Alexander Potter Associates, Consulting Engineers, relative to the feasibility study concerning domestic and industrial water supply for Wilmington and New Hanover County. He stated that the firm of Alexander Potter Associates had proposed to perform the study as outlined in their letter of December 2b, 1967 for the sum total of $23,800.00. Further, that the above stated amovnt would become due and payable in full within thirty (30) days following submission of the report. Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Dr. Hooper, for discussion purposes only, that action on this matter be deferred until the report due from the U. S. Geological Survey is received and studied. Question was called on the motion and it was defeated by a vote of one for and three against. Mr, Vaughan moved, seconded hy Dr. Hooper, for discussion only, that the County employ suitable economist to study just what areas of growth the County should follow. Question was called on the motion and it was defeated by a vote of one for and three against. Dr. Hooper moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that the County~enter into a contract with the Engineering Firm of Alexander Potter Associates only after a written agreement has been obtained between the County and City for out-of-pocket expenses only on a fifty-fifty basis. Motion was carried. ACCESS ROAD, COUNTY AIRPORT It was reported to the Board that the State Highway Commission at their meeting on Friday had approved the new access road for the County Airport, and construction should begin at any- time. Nlr. Dupre, the Division Engineer~ advised that it will be completed by the Azalea Festival but there is a possibility that it will not be paved. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Dr. Hooper, that the Commissioners ask the Chamber of Commerce to set in motion a study that would show the area of economy that should be studied as far as growth and development in our County is concerned. Mr. Bowden stated that as far as he is concerned, funds are not available for this study. Question was called on the motion and it was carried. LOOSE-LEAF REGISTRATION - Dr. Hooper reported to the Board that the tentative budget for the Board of Elections in preparing the loose-leaf registration had been discussed and approved at a recent meeting and a poll of the County Commissioners. The liilling procedure was further discussed with the Auditor at this meeting and certain procedures were agreed on. ~ ~ Minutes of the Meeting - February 5, 1968 (Continued) MEDICAL EXAMINER - Dr. Hooper reported to the Board that he had received a letter from the State Health Director advising that within the very near fut.ure the County should be hearing further from them regarding the establishment of the Medical Examiner and the implementation of the State- Wide Medical Examiner Law. SANITARIAN, HEALTH DEPARTMENT - Dr. Hooper reported to the Board that a poli had been made of the Board of Health members and they are in favor by a poll of a majority retaining the Sanitarian in the Heaith Depart- ment as approved by the County Commissioners. The Chairman at this juncture, 9:55 A.N., declared a five minute recess. Meeting was reconvened at 14:00 A.M. RESOLUTION, 4JELFARE DEPARTMENT LIEN RELEASE - The following resolution was presented.to the Board by Miss Lela Moore Hall, relative to the release of a lien now held by the Welfare Department: "IVORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOUER COUNTY RESOLUTION OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF CONIl~7ISSIONERS AND NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF PUBLIC 4JELFARE ln~ HER EA S: 1. Pursuant to the provisions of N. C. Gen. Stat. Section 108-30.1 a Notice and Claim of Lien was filed in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of New Hanover County against the real property o'f ~ary B. Jacobs. Said Notice and Claim of Lien was filed the 18th day of June, 1965• 2. Mary B. Jacobs died owning property in New Hanover Covnty par- ticularly described as follows: Beginning at a point 135 feet west of the western line of Fourth Street and 66 feet north of the north'ern line of ' Grace Street, said beginning point being in the northern line of a lot owned by Mrs. C. D. Jacobs and running west- wardly along the northern line of said lot of Mrs. C. D. Jacobs, and parallei with Grace Street 30 feet; thence northwardly and paralled with Fourth Street 36 feet; thence eastwardly and parallel with Grace Street 30 feet; thence southwardly and parallel with Fourth Street 36 feet to the ~ point of beginning, same being part of Lot 4 in Block 206, according to the official plan of the City of .Wilmington. 3. Said property was appraised on January 2q, 1968, by the Tax Supervisor of New Hanover County, and on said date, after full investigation; the fair market value of said property was determined to be $400.00. 4. The sum of $400.00 has heen paid to and received by New Hanover County in lieu of foreclosure and sale of said property. 5• It is fn the best interest of New Hanover County to accept said sum and release said property from the lien heretofore referred to, NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREWITH RESOLVED THAT: 1. The property hereinabove described is released from the Notice and Claim of Lien aoainst the property of Mary B. Jacobs filed on June 18, 1965, in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of New Hanover County. 2. A copy of this resolution be attached to the aforesaid original Notice and Claim of Lien in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Nek~ Hanover County. 3. A copy of this resolution be placed in the New Hanover County Board of Public Welfare case records pertaining to old assistance furnished to Mary B. Jacobs. This 5th day of February, 1968. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC WELFARE (s) Jos. W. Hooper (s) H. A. Marks (s) M. H. Vaughan (s) L. 0. Bowden" (s) John Van B. Metts, Jr. ~ (s) L. O. Bowden I~9~ Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Vavghan, that the resolution be adopted. Miss Hall discussed the possibility of paying a physician for the sterilization of indigent persons which have in the past few weeks created some difficulty for them•in that they do not • have a house doctor at New Hanover Memorial Hospital. Miss Hall stated she would pursue this matter further. JAMES WALKER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NURSES QUARTERS - • Mr. H. A. Marks, Chairman of the Welfare Board and Miss Lela Moore Hall, Director Public Welfare, appeared before the Board relative to the converting of James Walker Memorial Hospital Nurses Quarters into office facilities for the Welfare Department. The following estimate was ~ presented relative to this cost: Heat Pumps $27,283, Light Fixtures $3,000, Electrical Service $3,200, Plumbing and Partitions $2,000, and Demolish Sprunt Buildfng and Boiler House $1,700. The above cost estimates were then discussed by the several Board members along with Mr. Ntarks and Miss Hall. ~ 140 Minutes of the Meeting - February 5, 1968 (Continued) JAMES WALKER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NURSES QUARTERS (CONTIWED) - - Mr. Vaughan stated that he felt that this was a budget item and moved that the matter be deferred until the next fiscal year budget. Motion died for a lack of a second. Dr. Hooper moved, seconded by Nr. Bowden, that bids be obCained for demolishing the Sprunt and boiler buildings and also to employ an architect to prepare plans and specifications for advertising for the renovation of the nurses home. Further, that Mr. Julian Altobellis be employed as the architect to prepare the plans and specifications. Funds for the prepara- tion of the above and advertising to come from the Welfare Department~s surplus. Motion was carried. WELFARE LIENS, PERCENTAGE FOR SUMS COLLECTED, ATTORNEY FEES - It was reported to the Board that usually a fee is paid the attorney that institutes proceedings and collects on welfare liens and that sum is usually twenty-five (25%) percent of the sums recovered. After a brief discussion'on this, Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that the County Attorney be authorized to proceed on the institution of the liens and collect as much as pos§ible on them at a fee of 25 percent of the sums recovered. Motion was carried. WELFARE CASE ($35,000) - Miss Hall, at the request of Mr. Bowden, reported to the Commissioners that the family of the so-called $35,000 case had been contacted and had agreed to remove the recipient from the Welfare rolls by the first of .lune. Mr. Vaughan complimented the Welfare Department on this particular endeavor. Miss Lela Moore Hall reported to the Board that in the Governor~s recent report to the people 1,100 welfare recipients had been removed from the Welfare rolls in the State and that 308 of the above mentioned 1,100 had been removed in New Hanover County. Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Dr. Hooper, that the County Commissioners commend the Weifare Department on leading the State in the above work in that approximately thirty (30~) percent of the entire State removals had been in New Hanover County. Motion was carried. By common consent the following information is to be included in these minutes: "1. BOND ISSUE - $ 150,000.00 To Renovate Community Hospital building to meet Licensed Standards of the State Fire Marshall and State Board of Health 75.000.00 To equip this building $ 225,040.00 2. PROBLEM - No long-term care beds available for the Medically Indigents in New Hanover County. 36 persons presently have been placed in private homes that it is felt should be in skilled nursing homes, but no beds available. 3. SOLUTION - Convert Old Community Hospital into a 100 bed Licensed Home for the Aged and Infirmed. l}. JUSTIFICATION - County part of hospitalization $8.40 per day County part of a long-term care bed ,89 per day Difference $7.51 per day It is anticipated that in the near future that the Medically Indigent patient will number 20 per day. Cost per year as follows: $ 7.51 per day cost to County 365 days per year $ 2,74i.i5 x 20 patients ~54~823.00 In 1} 1/2 years at $7.51 per day, the county would save more than the $225,000.00 which is the amount of Bond requested. In the event that a Welfare patient is hospitalized for a period of six months, the cost to the county will be 100% of the hospitalization which is approxi- mately $60.00 per day, per patient, rather than $~.51. This could cost the county as follows: $ 60.00 per day, per patient 365 days per year $ 21,900.00 x20 patients $438,000.00 per year" K .~.~~, Minutes of the Meeting - February 5, 1968 (Continued) COUNTY PRISON FARM - County Manager Marshall, pursuant to a request by the Board, made a report relative to the condition of mattresses, blankets, and mattress covers at the County Prison Farm. In his report, dated January 19, 1968, he recommended that the Board authorize the rebuilding of 30 existing mattresses, have made 50 mattress covers and purchase 24 blankets at an estimated cost or ~445•96. Further, that the amount of $1}60.00 be appropriated to cover the re- commendation. Dr. Hooper moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that this recommendation be pursved and that funds come from the present County Farm Budget, if at all possible. If not, the additional funds to be made available from the General Emergency Fund. Motion was carried. CIVIL DEFENSE - Col. Griffin, the Training Officer for the Wilmington-New Hanover Civil Defense Unit, appeared before the Board with a new license for the fallout sheiter in the Jail. He stated that the capacity had been increased from 165 spaces to 883 spaces. Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that the chairma~ be authorized to sign the license on behalf of the County following the County Manager checking with the Sheriff to see if this is a workable . situation in the Jail. ~otion was carried. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATE FACILITIES, CAPE FEAR TECNNIGAL INSTITUTE - Mr. Vaughan discussed rrith the Board the possibility of not going throvgh with the Cape Fear Technical Institute Bond request on the May Primary Ballot until a thorough investigation has been made regarding the possible use of other buildings for the Institution. Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Dr. Hooper, for discussion only, that the Chairman write the Counties adjacent to New Hanover to determine if they are willing to present to their voters the question of participating on a thirty (30%) percent capital expenditure basis for additional_ construction for Cape Fear Technical Institute. A r2ther thorough discussion was held on this matter and question was called on the motion and it was defeated. COMMENDATION TO STAR-NEUJS NEWSPAPER - By common consent the Board commended the Star-News Newspaper on presenting the facts to the people in editorials relative to the bond issue,items. ORGANIZATION OF CIVIL DEFENSE Mr. Vaughan discussed the reorganization of Civil Defense and stated that it was his opinion a full time director is needed, that is well versed in this particular field. It was pointed out that at a recent meeting with the Civii Defense authorities they advised that proper resolutions are being prepared and will be enacted by the Commissioners at a later date. This matter was discussed only for the information of the Commissioners. REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE, AUDIT County Auditor Shepard reported to the Board that he had audited the Register of Deeds Office through January 31, 1968 and found the records in very good condition and no dis- crepancies at all. He was requested to write a letter to the Board of Commissioners regarding this matter. Following is copy of County Auditor Shepard~s report: ~ "February 6, 1968 REGISTER OF DEEDS - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AUDIT REPORT FOR THE SEVEN MONTH PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 1968 Estimated Revenue Receipts: July 1967 August September October November December January 1968 Unrealized Balance ~ 4,i32.4o 4,575.05 4,407.80 4,22~.38 3,941.60 3,477.75 6,386.28 $ 36,000.00 31,148.26 $ i~,851.71~ The above Receipts were audited by the County Auditor's department from July 1, 1967 thru January 31, 1968, Accounting for all receipts by numerical sequence and amounts; agreeing daily and monthly to the Register of Deeds summary of cash receipts, bank deposit receipts and the monthiy report of receipts submitted to the Auditor's office - Per Above. We commend this office and staff as to the condition of the records arid support related thereto, there were no deviations or discrepancies noted as to the recorded receipts audited. The Petty Cash Fund of $100.00 and undeposited receipts of February $, 1968 $111}.20 were counted on February 5, 1q68, no exceptions noted. All expenditures are paid by the Auditor's Office and are checked.for approval, footings, extensions and prices prior to approval for payment. (s) Perry Shepard New Hanover County Auditor" APPOINTMENT OF REGISTER OF DEEDS - Mr. Bowden read the following statement relative to the Register of Deeds Office: "Although this is an elective office no one in either party, but with one exception, has personally approached me for this position. After extensive in- vestigation I have conciuded the best solution for New Hanover County Operations, and for the good of its citi2enry, is to select the presently most qualified person to complete Mr. Blanchard's term of office. No sooner would we make an appointment but the appointee would have to leave the off3ce for,the primary ~ ~ 14Z Minutes of the Meeting - February 5, 1968 (Continued) APPOINTMENT OF REGISTER OF DEEDS (CONTINUED) - "elections. Assuming the appointee won the primary, his attentions would then be directed to the general elections. In other words the already understaffed office would be manned by a person getting himself re-elected, at the expense of the County taxpayers, rather than learning the ,job of Register of Deeds.. I think its only good business to utilize the personnel available that is already trained, and let those interested in the position fight it out in the primaries. Mrs. LeRay has capably administered the office since approximately Labor Day. She has k~orked nights and weekends for this period, with no additio~ial remuneration. Since Mr. Blanchard~s death, she has had the full responsibility of the office and is capable to fill the position until the voters can select a Register of Deeds. Because of this - I nominate Mrs. LeRay to fill the unexpired term of Register of Deeds." Following Mr. Bowden~s statement and nomination of Mrs. LeRay to fill the unexpired term of Paul Blanchard, Mr. Vaughan nominated Mrs. Inez Flack. Nir. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Vaughan, that the nominations be closed. Vote was then taken on the nominees and it was determined by a vote of three to one that Mrs. LeRay was appointed the Register of Deeds for the unexpired term of Paul Blanchard. Further, that her salary is to be effective February 5, 1968 and to be the same as is presently provided for the Register of Deeds. Mr. Vaughan stated that he had not voted for Mrs. LeRay, but he had a very hioh regard for her and was pleased that she had been appointed to the posftion. CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - By common consent it was agreed that the County Attorney be instructed to investigate the possibility of an area wide administrative unit for the Cape Fear Technical Institute. CiTY AND COUNTY MANAGERS~ SEMINAR - Dr. Hooper moved that the County Manager be authorized to attend the Managers' Seminar in Chapel Hill to be held February 7, 8 and 9, 1968. Motion died for lack of a second. CAROLINA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, NEW PLANT - By common consent the following letter is to be sent to the President of Carolina Power and Light Company: "The County Commissioners of New Hanover County wish to commend Carolina Po~,rer 8 Light Company for the consideration being given towards choosing a site on the Cape Fear River to locate an atomic energy power plant. This Commission '.. is very anxious to see development of the Lower Cape Fear River, and we think such an installation would be a giant step in promoting further development and industry in this area." BILLS, RECEIUING OF JET AIRCRAFT AT THE AIRPORT - Mr. Vaughan presented to the Board bills amounting to $72.96 and stated that they had been incurred in the receiving of the aircraft from the New River N~rine Air Station. E~1r. Vaughan moved, seconded by Dr. Hooper, that these bills be authorized to be paid by the County Auditor from the appropriate fund. Motion was carried. RESCHEDULING OF FEBRUARY 19, 1968 MEETING - By common consent it was agreed that the meeting for February 19, 1968 be rescheduled for Friday, February 16, 1968 at 8:30 A.M. RECESS - Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Vaughan, that the meeting be recessed until such time as the County Attorney receives the bond papers from the Bonding Attorneys in New Yorlc and the meeting will then be reconvened. RECONVENING OF I~ETING - ~ The meeting-was reconvened at 5:25 P.N. BOND ORDERS - Following are the bond orders: "Dr. Joseph W. Hooper, Jr. introduced the following bond order which was read at length: ~ BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,~50,000 SCHOOL BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER "WHEREAS, the County Board of Education has determined that existing school plant facilities in the New Hanover County School Administrative Unit are not adequate for the maintenance of public schools for the nine months~ school term prescribed by law, and has requested the Board of Commissioners to provide the sum of $3,750,000 to finance additional school plant facilities such as are described in Section 1 of this Bond Order and which said County Board of Education has determined are necessary to enable the County of New Hanover, as an administrative agency of the public school system of the State of North Carolina, to maintain public schoois in the New Hanover County Administratave Unit for the nine months' school term pre- scribed by lau~; NOW, THEREFORE, "BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Commissiotiers of the County of New Hanover, as follows: "Section 1. The Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to erect in the New Hanover County School Administrative Unit several new buildings to be used as school houses, school garages, physical education and vocational education buildings, lunchrooms and other school plant facilities, and to reconstruct and enlarge, by the e.rection of additions, several existing buildings located in such unit and used for such purposes, and to acquire land, furnishings and equipment necessary for such new or reconstructed or enlarged buildings in order to enable the County of New Hanover, as X ~ ]. 4 3 ~ hlinutes of the Meeting - February 5, 1968 (Continued) BOIVD ORDERS (CONTINUED) - "an administrative agency of the public school system of the State of North Carolina to maintain public schools in said school administrative unit for the nine months~ school term prescribed by law, and that it will be necessary to expend for such pur- poses not less than $3,~50,000, in addition to other moneys which have heen made available therefor. "Section 2. In order to raise the money required to finance the cost of erecting said new school buildings and of reconstructing and of enlarging, by the erection or additions, said existing buildings, and of acquiring land and furnishings and equipment necessary for such new and reconstructed and enlarged buildings, bonds of the County of New Hanover are hereby authorized and shall be issued, pursuant to The County Finance Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of said bonds authorized by this Bond Order shall be Three Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,750,000). , '~Section 3. A tax sufficienL to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected. "Section !}. A statement of the County debt of the County of New Hanover has been filed with the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of said County and is open to public inspection. "Section 5. This ._Bond Order shall take effect when approved by the voters of the County at an election as provided in said act. "Dr. Joseph W. Hooper, Jr. introduced the following bond order which was read at length: BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 TECHNICAL INSTITUTE BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER "WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Cape Fear Technical Institute has determined that the present facilities of said Technical Institute are inadequate, and has requested the Board of Commissioners to provide funds for the eniarge- ment of the buildings of sa.id Technical Institute, NOW, THEREFORE, "BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover as follor~s: "Section 1. The Board of Cammissioners of the County of New Hanover has ascertained and hereby determines that, in order to prov3de adequate facilities for the Cape Fear Technical Institute it 4~i11 be necessary to make the improvements ~ hereinafter described and that it wili be necessary to provide as local financial support for such purpose not less than $2,000,000, in addition to any funds which may be made available for such purpose from any other.source. "Section 2. In order to raise the money required to finance the enlargement • and equipment of buildings used as a Technical Institute operated under the provisions of Chapter 115-A of the General Statutes of North Carolina offering vocational, trade and technical specialty courses and programs to the inhabitants of New Hanover County, bonds of the County of New Hanover are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the County Finance Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of said bonds authorized by this bond order shall be Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000). "Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected. "Section !}. A statement of the County debt of the County of New Hanover has been filed with the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of said County and is open to public inspection. "Section 5. This bond order shall take effect when approved by the voters of the Coanty at an election as provided in said Act. "Dr. Joseph W. Hooper, Jr. introduced the following bond order which was read at length: BOND ORDER AUTHORI2ING THE ISSUANCE OF $364,000 AIRPORT BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER "WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Coanty of New Hanover has ascer- tained that existing airport facilities in the County are presently inadequate, NOW, THEREFORE, "BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover as follows: "Section 1. The Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover has ascertained and hereby determines that, in order to provide adequate airport facilities for the County of New Hanover, it will be necessary to expand terminal buildings, improve runways, taxiways and aprons, and to adquire the necessary lands, and that it will be necessary to expend for such purpose not less than $36(},000, in addition to any funds which may be made available for such purpose from any other source. ~ "Section 2. In order to raise the money required to finance the improvement of the New Hanover Cpunty Airport, maintained and operated by the County for use of airplanes or other aircraft including terminal building expansion and the ~ 144 ~ Minutes of the Meeting - February 5, 1967 (Continued) BOND ORDERS (CONTINUED) - "improvement of runways, taxiways and aprons, together with the acquisition of the necessary lands, bonds of the County of New Hanover are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the County Finance Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of said bonds authorized by this bond order shall be Three Hundred Sixty-four Thousand Dollars ($36(},000). "Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected. "Section 4. A statement of the County debt of the County of New Hanover has been filed with the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of said County and is open to public inspection. "Section 5. This bond order shall take effect when approved by the voters of the County at an election as provided in said Act. "Dr. Joseph W. Hooper, Jr. introduced the following bond order which was read at length: BOND ORAER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $225,000 PUBLIC HOSPITAL BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER "WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover deems it advisable that public hospital facilities be provided for the use of the inhabi3,ants of said County by the construction of the improvements hereinafter described, NOW, THEREFORE, "BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover as follows: "Section 1. The Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover has ascertained and hereby determines that, in order to provide adequate hospital facilities for the inhabitants of the County it will be necessary to remodel and reconstruct and equip the Community Hospital Building of the County for use as a nursing or convalescent facility and that it will be necessary to expend for such purpose not less than $225,000, in add3tion to any funds which may be made available for such purpose from any other source. "Section 2. In order to raise the money required to finance the remodeling and reconstruction of the Community Hospital Bvilding of the County including the equipment of said hospital facility for use as a nursing or convalescent facility, bonds of the County of New Hanover are hereby authori2ed and shall be issued pursuant to the County Finance Act of NorLh Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of said bonds authori2ed by this bond order shall be Two Hundred Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($225,000). "Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principai of and interest on said bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected. "Section 1}. A statement of the County debt of the County of New Hanover has been filed with the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of said County and is open to public inspection. "Section 5. This bond order shall take effect when approved by the voters of the County at an election as provided in said Act. "Dr. Joseph W. Hooper, Jr. moved that the following resolution be adopted: "k~HEREAS, bond orders entitled ~Bond Order authorizing the issuance of $3,750,000 School Bonds of the County of New Hanover~, 'Bond Order authori2ing the issuance of $2,000,000 Technical Institute Bonds of the County of New Hanover~, ~Bond Order authorizing the issuance of $364,000 Airport Bonds of the County of New Hanover~, and'Bond Order•authorizing the issuance of $225,000 Public Hospital Bonds of the County of New Hanover' have been introduced at the meeting of the Board of Commissioners held on February 5, 1968, and the Soard of Commissioners desires to provide for the holding of a public hearing thereon as required by the County Finance Act; NOW, THEREFORE, "BE IT RESOVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Ne~,r Hanover, as follows: "(1) The pubiic hearing upon said bond orders shall be held on the 4th day of March, 1968, at 10:00 o~clock, A.M., at the regular meeting room of the Board of Commissioners at City of Wilmington in said County. "(2) The Clerk of the Board of Commissioners is hereby directed to cause a copy of such bond order to be published with a notice of such hearing in the form prescribed by law, in the Wilmington Morning Star, a newspaper published in the City of Wilmington, in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina at least ten days prior to such public hearing. "'(3) The County Accountant is hereby requested to file with the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners, at least ten days prior to such public hearing, a statement of the debt incurred or to be incurred by the County for school pur- poses and a statement of the debt incurred or to be incurred by the County for other than schooi purposes, in the form prescribed by the County Finance Act. "The motion having been seconded by John Van B. Metts, it was unanimously adopted. ' 1.4~ Minutes of the Meeting - February 5, 1968 (Continued) BOND ORDERS (CONTINUED) - "Dr. Joseph W. Hooper, Jr. moved that the fo2lowing resolution be adopted: "WHEREAS, the County of New Hanover intends to apply to the Local Govern- ment Commission for approval of the issuance of the $6,339,000 of bonds authorized by the bond orders introduced at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners held on February 5, 1968; NOW, THEREFORE, "BE IT RE50LVED as foliows: "(1) The Chairman and Clerk of the Board of Commissioners are hereby authorized to file with the Local Government Commission of North Carolina an application for its approval of said bonds, on a form prescribed by said Commission and to state in such appllcation such facts and to attach thereto such exhibits regarding such bonds and the County and its financiai condition, as may be required by said Com- mission. "(2) The Chairman and Clerk of the Board of Commissioners are hereby authori2ed to cause notice of intention to file such application, containing the information required by law to appear in such notice, to be published once in each of two successive weeks in Wilmington Morning Star, a newspaper published in Wilmington, in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina. "John Van B. Metts seconded the motion, and the motion was adopted. Those voting for the resolution 4~ere Messrs. Joseph W. Hooper, Jr., M. H. Vaughan and John Van B. Metts. No one voted against it." ADJOURNMENT - ' Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Nr. Vauohan, that the meeting be adjourned. Motion was carried. J. E. Marshall, County Manager Minutes of the Meeting - February 16, 1968 ASSEMBLY - The regular semi-monthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners was held on the above date at 8:30 A.M. in the Commissioners~ Room with the following members present: Chairman Dr. Joseph W. Hooper, Vice-Chairman Laurence O. Bowden, Commissioners J. M. Hall, Jr., John Van B. Metts, Jr., M. H. Vaughan; County Attorney James C. Fox; County Manager J. E. Marshall; and County Auditor Perry Shepard. INVOCATION - After calling the meeting to order the Chairman, in view of the scheduled minister not being present, asked County Manager Marshall to give the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - For the minutes of February 5, 1968, the last paragraph under the Item Water Authority should read as follows: "Dr. Hooper moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that the County enter into a contract with the Engineering firm of Alexander Potter Associates only after a written agreement has been obtained between the County and City for out-of-pocket expenses only on a fifty-fifty basis. Motion was carried." Following this correction, Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that the minutes be approved as transcribed. REPORTS - County Manager Marshall stated to the Board that all reports due at this time, either by or through the Commissioners, have been completed. A.B.C. PERMITS - County Manager Marshall presented A.B.C. Permits for the Jazz Land Club, 55z3 Oleander Drive; Wilmington Cigar Store, South Front Street; and Seagull Sar, Carolina Beach. Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that these A.B.C. Permits requests be referred to the Sheriff for his investigation. BILL, TRANSCRIPT OF COURT HEARING, SEPTEMBER 19, 1967 - A bill for a court transcript hearing in September of 1967 was presented. Dr. Hooper moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that this bill be paid to Mr. Leonard Watts from the Commissioners' Stationary and Supply Account. Motion was carried. STATEMENT, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES - The bill for the Annual Dues for the County~s membership in the National Association of Counties was discussed along with the list of people on the mailing list for the Association~s publicatioris. Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Bowden, that the bill be approved and funds in the amount of $312.00 be transferred from the General Emergency Fund, and the names be re- viewed by the County Manager prior to the mailing list being resubmitted to the ?.ssociation's office. Motion was carried. PUBLIC HEARING, CORP OF ENGINEERS - Dr. Hooper reminded the Board that the Corp of Engineers will hold 'a public hearing on April 8, 1968 at 10:00 A.M. at Tileston School relative to providing a deeper ship channel between Castle Street and Wilmington and a point in the Northeast river four mi2es above U. 5. ~ Highway 117 bridge. The County Manager was instructed to advise the Commissioners by letter at least one week in advance of the meeting.