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1968-08-05 Regular Meeting\ 231 Minutes of the Neeting - August 5, 1968 ASSEMBLY - The regular semi-monthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners 4tas held on the above date and time in the Commissioners~ Room with the following members present: Chairman Dr. Joseph W. Hooper, Commissioners Mr. J. M. Hall, Jr., Mr. M. H. Vaughan, ~r. John Van B. Metts, Jr.; County Rttorney James C. Fox; and County Auditor Perry Shepard. INVOCATION - After calling the meeting to order, Chairman Dr. Hooper asked Rev. R. C. Joyner, Pastor, Myrtle Grove Advent Christian Church, to give the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - By common consent it was agreed that after the Commissioners have an opportunity to read the minuies for the last regular meeting and also the budget minutes, they ca21 the Commis- sioners' office and express their approval or request changes in order that the minutes may be typed in the Minute Book without delay. REPORTS - All reports, either due by or through the County Commissioners, had been submitted at this time. APPROVAL OF A.B.C. PERMIT REQUEST - An A.B.C. Permit Request from Fastway Foods, Inc., 2830 Carolina Beach Road, was presented to the Commissioners. Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Dr. Hooper, that this request be forwarded to the Sheriff~s Department for their investigation. Motion carried. OPTION, 58H GREEN STAMP BUILDING, PAYh7ENT OF $100~REQUESTED - A letter, dated July 30, 1968, from Wilder-Cooper Realty Company was presented to the Board. This letter enclosed the executed option on the S&H Green Stamp Building and requested payment of $100 to bind the transaction. Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that the $100~e paid out of Courthouse Surplus Fund. Motion carried. The purchase price for said property is $42,500.00 and payable within four (4) months of July 26, 1968. AIRPORT BOND ORDERS AND RE50LUTIONS - Chairman Dr. Hooper introduced the Airport Bond Order in the amount of $395,000. Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the resolution be adopted to hoid hearing on September 3, 1968 at 10:00 A.M. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the resolution be adopted authori2ing the Board to apply to the Local Government Commission for approval of the issuance of the bonds. Motion carried unamimously. Following are the bond order and resolutions: "BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $395~000 AIRPORT BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover has ascertained 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 acquire the necessary lands, and that it will be necessary to expend for such purpose not less than $395,0~0,. 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 County Airport, maintained and operated by the County for use of airplanes or other aircraft including terminai building expansion and the improvement of runways, taxiways and aprons, togeiher 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 Ninety-five Thousand Dollars ($395~000). Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected. Section 1}. A statement of the County debt of the County •of New Hanover has been filed with the Acting Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of said County and is open to public inspection. 5ection $. This'bond order shall take effect when approved by the voters of the County at an election as provided in said Act." John Van B. Metts, Jr. moved that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, a bond order entitled "Bond Order authorizing the issuance of $395,000 Airport Bonds of the County of New Hanover" has been 3ntroduced at the meeting of the Board of Commissioners held on August 5, 1968, and the Board of Commissioners desires to provide for the holding of a public hearino thereon as required by the County Finance Act; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover, as follows: ~ ~ 232~ Minutes of the Meeting - August 5, 1968 (Continued) AIRPORT BOND ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS (CONTINUED} - (1) The public hearing upon said bond order shail be held September, 196ti, at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., at the regular meeting of Commissioners at the County Courthouse in said County. on the 3rd day of room of the Board (2) The Acting 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 lati~, in the Wilmington Norning Star, a newspaper pubiished in the City of l~filmington, 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 Acting 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 other than school purposes, in the form prescribed by the County Finance Act. The motion having been seconded by J. M. Hall, Jr., it was unanimously adopted. John Van B. Metts, Jr. moved that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the County of New Hanover intends to apply to the Lccal Government Commission for approval of the issuance of the $395,000 of bonds authori2ed by the bond order introduced at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners held on August 5, 1g68; N04J, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: (1) The Chairman and Acting Clerk of the Board of Commissioners are hereby authorized to file with the Local Government Commission of North Carolina an appli- cation for its approval of said bonds, on a form prescribed by said Commission and to state in such application such facts and to attach thereto such exhibits regarding such bonds and to the County and its financiai condition, as may be required by said Commission. (2) The Chairman and Acting Clerk of the Board of Commissioners are hereby authorized to cause notice of intention to file such application, containing the information required by law to appear in such notice, to be published in the Wil- mington Morning Star, a newspaper published in Wilmington in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, on July 11, 1968 and July 18, i968. J. M. Hall, Jr. seconded the motion, and the motion was adopted. Those voting for the resolution were Messrs. J. M. Hall, Jr., M. H. Vaughan, John Van B. Metts, Jr., and Dr. Joseph W. Hooper. No one voted against it. COURTHOUSE RENOVATION, CONTRACTS - Dr. Hooper advised the Board that Mr. Oxenfeld had awarded the contracts to do the renovation work at the Courthouse and was in the process of preparing the contracts and they would be presented for signature just as soon as they are completed. OXENFELD 8 NEWKIRK BILL - A bill from Oxenfeld 8 Newkirk, Architects, in the amount of $1,935•90,~which represents balance due of total bill of $8,581.2~ was presented to the Board. This bill was based on estimated construction cost of $85,812.00 and is subject to modification upon receipt of Contractor~s Proposals. Nr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that the bill be paid from Courthouse Surplus. Motion carried. INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dr. Hooper reported to the Board that he discussed Mr. Homer Davis~ letter of June 2'Jth and visit of July 15, 1968 before the Board, with Mr. Ailan Strange of the Insurance Advisory Committee. Mr. Strange advised Dr. Hooper that he would have his committee meet and rewrite the requirements for the Insurance Advisory Commission so that Mr. Davis can be included. A report on this at the next Board Meeting, on August 19, 1968, will be made. COUNTY ATTORNEY - Mr. Fox reported on progress of obtaining a full time County Attorney. He advised that Mr. William L. Nill, II, President of the Ne4a Hanover County Bar Association,had appointed Mr. Cyrus D. Hogue, Jr. to serve with he and Mr. Bradford Tillery in the selection of the persons to be considered for this position. , LETTER FRON PLANNING BOARD, DESIGNATION OF PLAT APPROVING AUTHORITY - A letter, dated July 12, 1968, from Mr, Timothy Wood, Director of Planning, requesting that the Planning Commission be designated the plat approving authority in proposed sub- division regulation revisions was brought to the Board~s attention. After discussing this, by common consent it was agreed to leave the method of approving plats as is and advise the Planning Commission this'ttuestion will be reconsidered January 1, 1969. A letter will be written to Mr. 4Jood advising him of this action. APPOINTMENT MENiBER TO ADVISORY COMMITTEE, SOUTHEASTERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMNISSIOM - Appointment of inember to the Advisory Committee of the Southeastern Economic Develop- ment Commission was deferred until the next meeting of the Board in order to give the Commissioners more time to submit names for this vacancy. Mft. VAUGHAN COMMENDED BY NEWS 8 OBSERVER - Dr. Hooper asked the Board to officially take note of Mr. Uaughan being written up in the News and Observer. This was done unanimously. OPERATION OF AIR CONDITIONERS, WELFARE DEPARTMENT - Miss Hail's request that the air conditioners remain on discussed. Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that this the Department Head. Mr. Vaughan made a substitute motion, Metts discuss this matter with Mr. Guthrie. Vote was called Vote was cailed on substitute motion and it carried. at night in her department was be left to the discretion of seconded by Dr. Hooper, that i~lr. on original motion and it failed. ~ \ ~~~ Minutes of the Meeting - August 5, 1968 (Continued) LETTER FROM MR. RONALD D. ROWE, ATTORNEY FOR DEUTSCH FILTORS, WATER MAIN - A letter, dated July 25, 1968, from Mr. Ronald D. Rowe, Attorney for Deutsch Filtors, was presented to the Board. This was an inquiry as to whether or not the County would be interested in participating in a water main which Deutsch Filtors are planning to install. After a discussion on this, Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Dr, Hooper, that this be tabled pending investigation by the Health Department and a proposed study of land use at the New Hanover County Airport. Motion carried. Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that the firm of John Talbert 8 Associates, Inc. be asked to submit recommendation and proposition regarding a land use study of the New Hanover County Airport. ~otion carried. HERTZ-U-DRIVE-IT FRANCHISE - A letter Mr. Westbrook, Airport Manager, had written to Mr. Vaughan, Chairman, Airport Committee, relative to transfer of contract from ~r. Julius Wenberg, operating as Hertz U-Drive-It, to Mr. Malcolm B. Lowe was discussed by the Board. Mr. Fox advised the Commissioners that this would be in order if they desired. Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that this transfer be approved. Motion carried. AIRPORT HEAD TAX - Mr. Uaughan suogested that an airport head tax be charged for each person going through the airport. He said he thought it would be a good idea to get legislative authority to have Piedmont, when they sell a ticket, to charge a tax of possibly fifty (502) cents per person and in this way help pay off the bond issue. By common consent it was agreed the Airport Committee discuss this with Piedmont Airlines. Dr. Hooper voiced the opinion that on the surface he would be opposed to the tax and suggested charging for parking instead. By common consent it was further agreed that the Airport Committee investigate charging for parking and other means of rraking money for the airport. At this point there was a discussion of Metts felt that three members from the Board probably only two would be better. the membership of the Airport Committee. Mr. of County Commissioners were too many and N~ft. JOHN WO~D, ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR, INSPECTION FEES FOR HERCULES PLANT - Mr. John Wood appeared to advise the Board of the agreement worked our relative to electrical fees to be charged for the electrical work done at Hercules Plant. Mr. Wood presented a letter which he had received from the Rea Construction Company advising that they were in agreement to pay $1,267.25 for the permits. After discussion of this, in which it was brought out that only $787 had been charged the General Electric Company, Mr. Wood pointed out that Hercules had made so many changes which accounted for the larger bill. Mr. Wood advised the Board that he felt this was a fair inspection charge. Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that this be accepted. Motion carried. MR. CHARLIE REGISTER, BUILDING CODE - Both Mr. Wood and Mr. Register discussed the bond requirement of the Building Code Ordinance which applies to both Building and Electrical Contractors. Also, there were some electricai contractors present. Mr. Fox said the bond would indemnify the County against false work. Mr. Vaughan asked the men present if it would not help get rid of shoddy workers. Mr. Hall said it was not intended to work a hardship on anyone. Mr. Carl Hodges, an electrician, spoke and said just last week he had finished work that another contractor had begun and had been paid for and who had walked off the job. Mr. R. C. Sutton said he was not opposed to the bond bvt felt that with the inspection they have the bond is not necessary. , Dr. Hooper asked Mr. Wood if he thought the requirement for a bond for workers in the County is necessary and Mr. Wood said, "NO" but felt that bond should be required for out of Covnty workers. Mr. Fox reminded the Commissioners that bond gives persons recourse for damage done. Mr. Wood said the law does not hold County or Inspectors responsible. Mr. Register said the County is trying to.build good relationship and since there is mixed feelings, he felt bond should be deleted. However, Mr. Register did point out that several counties in the State do have the bond requirement, and he was asked to write the counties and ascertain their feeling about the bond requirement. Mr. Vaughan expressed the feeling he would like to know what the Building and Electrical Associations want before taking it out. Nr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that Section 3-2 of Article III, Enforcement, and the second paragraph of Section 3-3 of the Building Ordinance be deleted until the first meeting in October by which time the Associations will have notified the Board of their desire. Mot;on carried. MR. LAERON R. ROBERTS, RALEIGH, N. C., POLICE INFORN~ATION NETWORH - Mr. Laeron R. Roberts, Director, Data Processing Division, Department of ~otor Vehicles, Raleigh, N. C., appeared before the Board at the request of Dr. Hooper to discuss the Police Information Aietwork which is scheduled to go into effect sometime in the Fall of 1969• ~ Mr. Rober.ts explained that as soon as the records and recording processes are completely automated and computeri2ed this would be a great deal of help to law enforcement agencies.. In fact, it would be possible to have finger tip control of information such as 3nformation on state registered automobiles, traffic and criminal violations. There will be an open line to Raleigh. Access to the system will be accomplished by an attacfiment`.of.a.terininal device via communication lines to the central computer. These terminals are estimated to cost the user about $200 per month and the possible cost sharing of maintaining the separate information files. Nr. Vaughan moved~ seconded by Dr. Hooper, that the Board go on record as being in favor of the PoIice Information Network for New Hanover County. Motion carried. Mr. Metts pointed out that this should be brought to the attention of the Lower Cape Fear Council of Governments in order that more counties might be able to avail themselves of this service and also help share the cost. Mr. Roberts will be notified of next meeting of the Council. MR. B. E. PARRISH, PIEDNIONT AIRLINES, TERMINAL SPACE - At the request of Mr. Vaughan, Mr. B. E. Parrish, Director - Station Facflities, Piedmont Airlines, along with two other gentlemen from Piedmont, appeared before the Board ~ to discuss Piedmont's need for additional space. ~ 234 Minutes of the Meeting - August 5, 1968 (Contiriued) MR. B. E. PARRISH, PIEDMONT AIRLINES, TERMINAL SPACE -(CONTINUED) Mr. Parrish said Piedmont~s growth in Wilmington had been phenomenal and the terminal is the second largest terminal personnel-wise that Piedmont has. It is second to the home office in Winston-Salem. Piedmont has 200 employees in Wilmington. He then went on to point out the needs of Piedmont. He advised the Board the ticket counter was very inadequate; that the cargo area presently operates out of space which was constructed with the idea of very immediate future and which they had outgrown a year ago. He said they need a cargo building with 1200 to 1600 square feet which he estimates will serve them up to 1975• They need a maintenance building next to hamper 100 feet by 100 feet which should be heated and air coniiitioned. They need lights in present hangar immediately and also ramp lighting. They need public health approved drinking water due to customer in flight service. He said the 8,000 feet of airfield is adequate but must be kept clearof ali foreign matter. He said the baggage area should be enclosed. At this point Mr. Metts suggested that Ntr. Parrish write the Board a letter encompassing all these things. Mr. Parrish agreed to write such a letter. Mr. Fox safd he had grave doubts that all these requests could be granted from funds from the bond issue. Mr. Vaughan requested that Nr. Westbrool: advise the Airport Committee what is needed in , regards to the water situation. Dr. Hooper asked Mr. Parrish to furnish the Board with what he estimates will be the needs of Piedmont for the next ten years, planned with the idea of moving on from then. Dr. Hooper requested the letter be furnished the Commissioners by August 16, 1968 which Nr. Parrish said he would endeavor to do. SOUTH ATLANTIC AIRLINES SERUICE - Mr. George B. Jones, Vice-President, Marketing 8 Sales, South Atlantic Airlines Service, appeared before the Commissioners at the request of Mr. Vaughan to discuss type of service he has to offer to the Wilmington area. Mr. Jones made his presentation before the Board relative to the background of South Atlantic Airlines and the services they propose to and from Wilmington. The Company is about a year old and transports mostly tourists, furnishing them transportation to places of recreation where no other air transportation is available. South Atiantic Airlines is a South Carolina Corporation with headquarters at Myrtle Beach, however headquarters will soon be transferred to Hilton Head Island, S. C. The Company is presently serving'the four states of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Fiorida. The aircraft used are 5005 Aero Commanders, Grand Commanders and by the fail they hope to be using L-25 Lear Jets. It is a closed corporation with approximately 20 stock- holders. Mr. Jones pointed out that his company is a third level air carrier covering routes not covered by any other airline. He advised the Board that at the present time there is no service from Raleigh-Durham to Pinehurst and from Wilmington to Charleston. All flights wi11 operate with Grand Commander Aircraft and Wilmington will be served both by northbound and ' southbound flights. When asked by Mr. Vaughan why Wilmington was selected and not Charleston for this service, Mr. Jones replied that Wilmington is the nearest point to Bermuda which would be a one hour flight when put into operation. Mr. Jones, when asked about rates, said South Atlantic~s were a little higher but that all their rates were first class rates. i~fr. Vaughan asked whether this service would basicaily conflict with the service of Piedmont. Mr. Jones said his company had planned their flights to parallel with other lines instead of crossing. Mr. Vaughan and Mr. Hall made a joint motion, seconded by Dr. Hooper, that the South Atlantic Airlines be welcomed to begin serving Wilmington on August 15, 1968, sub,ject to any legal problem the County Attorney might detect and also, provided there is no objections from Piedmont. Motion carried. By common consent Dr. Hooper was requested to contact proper person at Piedmont and determine whether or not they have any objections. REALLOCATION OF SCHOOL BOND FUIVDS - • A short discussion was held on the School Board~s request for reallocation of school bond funds, after which Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that no action be taken until the August 19, 1968 meeting, except for the change in heating or other urgencies. Motion carried. JOINT CITY COUNTY MANAGER - Dr. Hooper expressed his feeling to the Board that the Board should begin seeking applicants for the position of County Manager. Mr. Vaughan said he would like for the City to sit in on this. Dr. Hooper did not think this should be done inasmuch as consolidation of the City and County Governments is stiil in the future. Dr. Nooper moved, seconded by Mr. Vaughan, that the Board seek applications for the position of County Manager. Motion failed. Dr. Hooper and Mr. Vaugh2n voted for and Mr. Hall and Mr. Metts against the motion. Dr. Hooper asked Nr. Hall if he had any objections to saying why he was opposed to seeking a person for this position at this time; was it because he objected to the title "County Manager"7 Mr. Hall said that was one of the reasons; he thought executive type of assistance would be adequate. Mr. Metts expressed the feeling that he would like to see what the study on the consolidation of City and County Governments develops and also what legislature does. SCHOOL BOARD REQUEST, SALARIES CLERICAL ENPLOYEES - A letter dated July 31, 1968, from Mr. Heyward C. Bellamy, Superintendent of Schools, requesting $16,919.00 which was cut from their budget be replaced for clerical workers, was presented. A:ter a discussion of this, in which Mr. Hall pointed out this would be quite a sum from the Emergency Fund, and Dr. Hooper advising Nr. fiall that it would not come from the Emergency Fund; that he had been advised by Mr. Shepard that it could come from Surplus, Mr. Vaughan moved, seconded by Nr. Hall, that action on this be deferred until the meeting of August 19, 1968. Motion carried. WELFARE LIENS - $ Mr. Fox reported that Lhe County had received $11,277.00 in Welfare Liens, 12% of ~,~hich ; the County would retain. Around $2,.000 would be for Attorney fees. Mr. Fox pointed out that heretofore when property is advertised for taxes and bidding is held, he has been unable to bid for lack of County money being available, and there is always a possibility of funeral homes getting a valuable piece of property for the amount nf $600, which they are allowed to bid for funeral expenses. Mr. Fox suggested it would be well for the County to set up a fund in order that he would be able to bid for the County. By common consent '~ it was a•greed that $1,OOO~be appropriated from the General Emeroency Fund to set up a Litigation Fund for this purpose. \ ~35 Minutes of the Meeting - August 5, 1968 (Continued) RENOVATION OF COURT ROOMS - At this juncture ~r. John J. Burney, Jr. appeared before the Board and expressed his concern over partitioning off the Recorder~s Court Room. He advised the Board that even now it is terribly crowded and if partitioned off would be even worse. Dr. Hooper advised Mr. Burney that this had already been passed on by the Board. VOTING MACHINE CONTRACT - Mr. Henry Bost presented a contract from the Shoup Voting Machine Corporation covering sixty (60) voting machines which the County is leasing for one year. Upon advice of Mr. Fox that the contract was in order, ~r. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that the contract be signed by the Chairman. Motion carried. 5&H GREEN STAMP BUILDING - By common consent it was agreed to ask Mr. Fox to ascertain the terms of the lease which the 5&H Green Stamp people have on the building r~hich the County has taken option on to purchase. NIETHOD OF SIGNiNG COUNTY CHECKS - Inasmuch as the County does not have a Clerk to the Board at the present time, question Uras raised as to the method of signing checks. Heretofore there were three signatures, Chairman of the Board, Auditor and Clerk to the Board. It was pointed out that the bank will accept tti~o signatures. Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Dr. Hooper, that only two signatures be used at the present time (Chairman of the Board and Auditor) and this will be discussed again at the first meeting in October. Motion carried. SOUTHERN APPRAISAL COMPANY BILL - A bill in the amount of $1,160.00 was presented to the Board from the Southern Appraisal Company which represents the balance due them by the County. The reason why the bili had not been paid was due to suits before the State Board. Mr. Braak, Tax Supervisor, advises that all suits have been settled and there is no reason why the biil should not be paid. By common consent it was agreed that the bill be paid. ROAD SIGNS Mr. Metts advised the Board that Mr. Jim Wilson had requested that the Board of County Commissioners request the State Highway Department to erect a sign on the Greenville Loop Road, No. 1421 intersection, designating No. 1602 as the Old Military Road. Mr. Metts moved, seconded by Mr. Hall, that this be done. Notion carried. LOUJER CAPE FEAR COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS - Mr. Hall, who had recently attended a meeting of the Lower Cape Fear Council of Local Governments, brought to the attention of the Board a request for a small sum to be deposited with the Secretary of this council to cover incidental office supplies and postage. Mr. Hall moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that $25.00 be appropriated from the General Emergency Fund for this purpose. Motion carried. ~ ADJOURNMENT - There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Haii moved, seconded by Mr. Metts, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried. Hazel Savage, Minutes of the Neeting - August 19, 1968 ASSEMBLY The regular semi-monthly meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners was held on the above date and time in the Commissioners~ Room with the following members present: Chairman Dr. ~oseph W. Hooper, Vice-Chairman Laurence O. Bowden, Commissioner M. H. Vaughan; County Attorney James C. Fox; and County Auditor Perry Shepard. INVOCATION - After calling the meeting to order, Chairman Dr. Hooper asked Rev. A. L. NcGee, Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, to give the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, AUGUST 5, 1968 - Due to the absence of Mr. Hall and Mr. Metts, approval of the August 5th minutes was deferred until the next meeting. FORMAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES, JULY 15TH MEETING - FORMAL APPROVAL OF BUDGET MIIVUTES - Prior to this meeting approval of the minutes of July 15, 1968 and the Budget Minutes was given by the Commissioners by telephone to the Commissioners~ office. At this time Mr. Bowden moved, seconded by ~r. Vaughan, that these minutes be approved formally. REPORTS - All reports, either due by or through the County Commissioners, had been submitted at this time. FORMAL APPROVAL OF REALLOCATION OF SCHOOL BOND FUNDS - Pursuant to County Attorney Fox's letter of July 17, 1968, the Board of County Commis- sioners investigated the facts on which the School Board~s request of July 9, 1968 was made for reallocation of school bond funds, and by a poil of the Commissioners by telephone on August 6, 1968 it was voted four to one to agree to the School Board~s request. Mr. Vaughan voted "NO". '" . q`s' The Commissioners took under consideration, the petition of the New Hanover County Board of Education, to re-allocate a minor portion of the proceeds of the school bonds approved by ~ the electorate of New Hanover County on Nay (}, 1968. The Commissioners reviewed the petition filed with the Board of Commissioners by the New Hanover County Board of Education, and after reviewing the same carefully and investigating fully all the matters referred to therein, the y~ Board of Commissioners made the following finding of facts: