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1992-06-15 Regular Meeting . . . ~ ;MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 15, 1992 'PAGE 36 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, June 15, 1992, at 9:00 A.M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; Fred Retchin; William H. Sutton; Vice-Chairman Robert G. Greer; Chairman E. L. Mathews, Jr.; County Manager, Allen O'Neal; County Attorney, Wanda M. Copley, and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell. Chairman Mathews called the meeting to order and welcomed all persons present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Reverend Jerry Nordsiek, Pastor of st. Matthew's Lutheran Church, gave the invocation. Vice-Chairman Greer led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Mathews asked if anyone from the general public would like to present an item not listed on the Regular Agenda or comment on an item listed on the Consent Agenda. No items or comments were received. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Commissioner Sutton MOVED, SECONDED Retchin to approve the minutes of the Work Session 1992, as presented by the Clerk to the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. by Commissioner held on May 18, Upon vote, the commissioner Sutton requested a correction on Page 4 of the minutes of the Budget Work Session held on May 21, 1992, changing the Waste-to-Energy Advisory Committee to Waste-to-Energy Advisory commission. Motion: Commissioner Sutton MOVED, SECONDED Retchin to approve the minutes of the Budget Work May 21, 1992, with the correction as requested. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. by Commissioner Session held on Upon vote, the APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion: Commissioner Sutton MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONSENT AGENDA Adoption of Resolution Requesting Addition of Roads in Lansdowne South Subdivision to State Highway System The Commissioners adopted a resolution requesting the addition of roads in Lansdowne South Subdivision to the State Highway System. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XX, Page 3. Adoption of Resolution Awarding Bid #92-0349 (Contract #92-0349) to Bluenose Enterprise Company d/b/a/ Travel Agents International to Provide Travel Services for New Hanover County The Commissioners adopted a resolution awarding the bid to Bluenose Enterprise Company d/b/a/ Travel Agents International of Wilmington, North Carolina, to provide travel services to New j / ( MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 15, 1992 PAGE 3'7: Hanover County. The Chairman was authorized to execute a one-year contract beginning July 1, 1992. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XX, Page 3. A copy of the contract is on file in the Legal Department. Release of Value - Tax Department The Commissioners approved release of the following listing penalties as the taxpayers listed on time in another county: (\ \. .J Hudson, James Myers, Jim $41. 96 $52.65 The Commissioners approved delinquent applications for exemption from property tax for the following organizations. Cape Fear Conf. AME Zion Church Glover Plaza (Housing Authority) National Audubon Society R05410-029-018,019,020, 021 R06700-002-010-001 1985 - 17Ft. Aquasport boat, motor & 1991 boat trailer R05509-011-007-000 Unity Christ Church Approval of Tax Collection Reports The Commissioners approved Reports through May 31, 1992, as Revenue: Through May 31, 1992 the following Tax Collection submitted by the Collector of New Hanover County Tax Collections New Hanover County Fire District Tax Collections Copies of the reports are hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XX, Page 3. () \ Authorization to Transfer Three Exhibit Cases and Desk from the Cape Fear Museum to The U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial The Commissioners declared three exhibit cases and one metal desk as surplus equipment and authorized the transfer of this surplus equipment from the Cape Fear Museum to The U.S.S. North Carolina Battleship Memorial. Authorization to Purchase Prior Military Service Through the Retirement System for County Engineer The Commissioners authorized the purchase of prior military service through the N. C. Local Government Retirement System for County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, in the amount of $5,846.15 because of misinformation given to the employee about his buy back of military time. Approval of Budget Amendment #92-0205 - Library The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment: 92-0205 Library Debit Credit Librarv Contributions $1,898 Books & Periodicals $1,898 () Purpose: To budget contributions for the purchase of books and periodicals. Approval of Budget Amendment #92-0207 - Non-Departmental The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment: . . . ~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 15, 1992 PAGE 38 92-0207 Non-Departmental - Transfer to Other Funds/Outside Agencies - Economic & Physical Development/Airport Debit Credit Non-Departmental - Transfer to Other Funds Transfer to Other Funds (Fund 660 - Airport $26,373 Terminal Project) outside Aqencies - Economic & Physical Development Airport $26,373 Purpose: To decrease the amount transferred from the General Fund to close out the Airport Terminal Capital Project (Fund 660) and increase the contribution to the Airport's operating budget to pay remaining bills related to the Terminal Project. The needed funds cannot be transferred to the Airport Terminal Capital project as it has been closed out. Acceptance of Grant Award from Marion stedman Covington Foundation for the Cape Fear Museum and Approval of Budget Amendment #92-0208 The Commissioners accepted a grant award in the amount of $2,500 from the Marion Stedman Covington Foundation for the Cape Fear Museum and approved the following Budget Amendment. The County Manager was authorized to execute the grant documents. 92-0208 Museum Debit Credit Museum Marion Stedman Covington Foundation $2,500 Contracted Services $2,500 Purpose: To budget the Marion Stedman Covington Foundation grant to help fund a catalogue of "The Cultural History of the Lower Cape Fear" . PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO LT. CORDY HIERONYMUS FOR HEROIC RESCUE ACTION Chairman Mathews, on behalf of the County Commissioners, presented a plaque to Lt. Cordy Hieronymus, a member of the Ogden- New Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, for his heroic rescue of a young man in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on May 26, 1992. Lt. Hieronymus accepted the plaque on behalf of all members who serve on volunteer rescue squads and stated these individuals perform acts of heroism daily. Chairman Mathews requested all members of the Ogden-New Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad to stand for a round of applause. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 BUDGET ORDINANCES FOR NEW HANOVER COUNTY AND THE SPECIAL FIRE DISTRICT County Manager O'Neal presented and requested adoption of the FY 1992-93 Budget Ordinances for New Hanover County and the Special Fire District. Motion: commissioner Retchin MOVED, Barfield to adopt the FY 1992-93 Budget County and the Special Fire District as MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. SECONDED by Commissioner Ordinances for New Hanover presented. Upon vote, the Copies of the Budget Ordinances are hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XX, Page 3. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 OUTSIDE AGENCY FUNDING County Manager O'Neal presented and requested adoption of a resolution for FY 1992-93 Outside Agency Funding. j .--- / I ( i l MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 15, 1992 PAGE 39 Motion: Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Sutton to adopt the resolution for FY 1992-93 outside Agency Funding as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XX, Page 3. ADOPTION OF HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE BLOCK GRANT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 Ms. Carolyn Soders, representing the Council of Governments, presented and requested approval of the FY 1992-93 Home and Communi ty Care Block Grant Budget as submitted by the Advisory Committee. () Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to adopt the FY 1992-93 Home and Community Care Block Grant Budget as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the budget is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XX, Page 3. ENDORSEMENT OF NEW HANOVER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. Health Director, Robert S. Parker, reported on development of a Community Health Center and the possibility of receiving grant funds for establishing a facility to serve a medically underserved area in the northside of Wilmington. This area has been designated by the federal government as a medically under served area, and a grant application has been submitted to receive continued annual funding of approximately $850,000 per year to fund indigent care in this community. New Hanover Regional Medical Center has been most supporti ve of this proj ect and proposes to construct the new facility. The City of Wilmington has supported the idea and is considering providing the site for the new facility. () Director Parker presented and explained the MOTION adopted by the Board of Health on June 3, 1992, as follows: -To accept the facility proposed as New Hanover Community Health Center, Inc. provided that it will not reduce or impair the quality of health care and preventative health care being currently rendered at the Rankin Terrace Health Clinic. The type of care provided in the new Center will be far superior to services rendered in the Rankin Terrace Health Clinic. Hours will be extended with staff physicians and a pharmacy being available. -The transition period will not interfere with continuous health care at the Rankin Terrace Health Clinic. The new Communi ty Health Center will begin at the Rankin Terrace Health Clinic with no loss of services and extended hours will begin immediately. -The transition period will not jeopardize jobs and benefits of present employees. Jobs and benefits are protected as follows: (1) reassignment of positions in the New Hanover County Health Department; (2) the new Center will provide an opportunity to offer jobs and positions to persons now working at the Rankin Terrace Health Clinic; and (3) the President of New Hanover Regional Medical Center has indicated that the 3 1/2 positions are not in jeopardy. () ~The New Hanover Community Health Center will be functioning as soon as possible so that when it does supplant the Rankin Terrace Health Clinic services, the Clinic will close. It is hoped that the Rankin Terrace Health Clinic will become a part of the new Community Health Center with that program no longer being provided by New Hanover County, but funded by federal funds and other third-party funds received from Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and private pay patients; .;. ".1' ~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 15, 1992 PAGE 40 -The Rankin Terrace Health Clinic will be the intermediate base prior to the opening of the New Hanover Community Health Center with the intent that the Rankin Terrace Health Clinic is to be moved to the new Center with no interruption in the quality of health care that is presently being provided. . Once federal funding is awarded in September or October, the funding organization expects the program to be operational by March, 1993. Future plans include the construction of a new facility somewhere on the northside of Wilmington which will require more than six months; therefore, utilization of the Rankin Terrace Health Clinic will provide implementation of the grant funds into the Community Health Center. Director Parker requested the Board of County Commissioners to approve the Board of Health's recommendation for establishment of New Hanover Community Health Center, Inc. as presented. Vice-Chairman Greer commented on the wording of the motion and stated it is not "the intent" of the Board of Health to close the Rankin Terrace Health Clinic. Emphasis was placed on the fact that the clinic will probably be closed; however, it was not adopted by the Board of Health to automatically close this clinic once the Community Health Center becomes operational. Motion: After further discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to support the Board of Health's recommendation with the intent that the transition will be as smooth and effective as possible. The floor was opened for discussion. . Vice-Chairman Greer expressed concern for stating that the Rankin Terrace Health Clinic will be closed. commissioner Retchin stated the intent of the MOTION is to endorse the establishment of New Hanover Community Health Center, Inc. with the transition occurring as smoothly as possible. commissioner Sutton expressed concern for the grant application including the closing of the Rankin Terrace Health Clinic. Director Parker stated the grant does not include the closing of the Rankin Terrace Health Clinic; however, the County Commissioners can make this decision when it becomes evident that the new Center is providing total services to the community that will supplant the Rankin Terrace Health Clinic services. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. . commissioner Barfield stressed the importance of thoroughly being informed on the project to answer questions from the general public and requested scheduling a Work Session to receive more information on the project. Emphasis was placed on the importance of being able to properly inform clients receiving care from the Rankin Terrace Health Clinic that the same level of care and better services will be provided. Some residents of the community are quite concerned about the proposed change, particularly with involvement of the hospital, and it is imperative that factual information be provided to these citizens in order for this project to be successful. Consensus: After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to direct the County Manager to schedule a Work Session with the time to be announced at a later date. Commissioner Sutton, a member of the Steering Committee, stated 30,-000 citizens are presently medically underser:ved and that ~ /- ( I I I~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 15, 1992 PAGE 41 establishment of this Center will provide first-class primary care to these citizens, which is a great accomplishment. DENIAL OF SUBDIVISION APPEAL FOR GEORGIA PLACE PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED ON NAVAHO TRAIL County Manager O'Neal stated this item has been withdrawn. commissioner Sutton stated since this matter is pending due to deferral of action on the appeal until heard by the Technical Review Committee, a motion would be in order. () Motion: Commissioner Sutton MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to deny the appeal based upon review and approval of new drainage plans by the Technical Review Committee at its meeting of June 10, 1992. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF A COUNTY COMMISSIONER TO SERVE ON THE KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman Mathews presented a request by the Keep America Beautiful Board of Directors for appointment of a County Commissioner to serve on this Board. Motion: commissioner Sutton MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to appoint Vice-Chairman Greer to serve on the Keep America Beautiful Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. REAPPOINTMENT OF LAWRENCE C. ROSE TO SERVE ON THE ABC BOARD Chairman Mathews stated three applications have been received to fill one vacancy on the ABC Board. Mr. Lawrence C. Rose is eligible for reappointment, and the ABC Board has requested that he be reappointed. Motion: Chairman Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to reappoint Mr. Lawrence B. Rose to serve a 3-year term on the ABC Board. The term will expire June 30, 1995. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. () APPOINTMENT OF W. ALLEN COBB AS CHAIRMAN OF THE ABC BOARD FOR FY 1992-93 Motion: Commissioner Sutton MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to reappoint W. Allen Cobb to serve as Chairman of the ABC Board for FY 1992-93. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM SCHWARTZ TO SERVE ON THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY Chairman Mathews stated four applications have been received to fill one vacancy on the Airport Authority. The Airport Authority has recommended reappointment of William Schwartz. Motion: Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Greer to reappoint William Schwartz to serve a 4-year term on the Airport Authority. The term will expire July 1, 1996. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. commissioner Retchin recommended increasing the membership of the New Hanover County Airport Authority by two members due to the size of the organization and its prominence in the Community. Discussion was held on the similarities of this facility to the hospi tal and the fact that a County commissioner serves on the Hospital Board of Trustees. () Motion: After further discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by commissioner Sutton to request the Airport Authority to increase the membership of the Authority by two members. The floor was opened for discussion. commissioner Barfield inquired as to whether a County Commissioner should serve on the Airport Authority and stated the ~ ~.'ii;. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 15, 1992 PAGE 42 MOTION should request an increase in membership only, not appointment of a County Commissioner. . commissioner Retchin stated the motion requests an increase in the membership; however, in his opinion, it would be appropriate to appoint a County commissioner to serve on the Airport Authority. Vice-Chairman Greer recommended deferral of action on this request until the Commissioners have time to consider the advantages or disadvantages of increasing the present membership. Chairman Mathews called for a vote on the motion. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield Commissioner Retchin commissioner Sutton Voting Nay: Vice-Chairman Greer Chairman Mathews APPOINTMENT OF DR. JAMES E. VANN TO SERVE ON THE CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman Mathews stated Dr. Marshal Crews does not desire reappointment and two applications have been received to fill one vacancy. The floor was opened to receive nominations. commissioner Barfield nominated William L. Hamilton, Jr. Vice-Chairman Greer nominated Dr. James E. Vann. . Motion: commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to appoint William L. Hamilton, Jr. to serve on the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees. Upon vote, the MOTION DID NOT CARRY AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield Commissioner Retchin Voting Nay: Commissioner Sutton Vice-Chairman Greer Chairman Mathews Motion: After further discussion, Vice-Chairman Greer MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Sutton to appoint Dr. James E. Vann to serve a 4-year term on the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees. The term will expire June 30, 1996. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. . POSTPONEMENT OF APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS Chairman Mathews stated two vacancies are available on the Board of Fire Commissioners, one vacancy in the Federal Point fire service area and one vacancy in the Wrightsboro fire service area. Two applications have been received from the Federal Point fire district and two applications have been received from the Wrightsboro fire district. commissioner Retchin commented on recommendations from Dan Summers with reference to appointment of fire chiefs to serve on the Board of Fire Commissioners and stated this concern may need to be addressed. Chairman Mathews expressed concern for an applicant living in one fire district and being eligible to serve in another fire district. commissioner Barfield, a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners, stated the Commission is in the process of trying to j ..--- /- ( ! I I I l "'- MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 15, 1992 PAGE 4~ obtain a broader membership base from the community. There is concern for too many fire chiefs serving on the Commission, which creates territorial problems. He requested postponing appointments to the Board of Fire Commissioners until July 20, 1992. Consensus: After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to postpone appointments to the Board of Fire Commissioners until July 20, 1992. REAPPOINTMENT OF C. D. GURGANUS AND OLGA WHEATLEY TO SERVE ON THE CAPE FEAR MUSEUM BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman Mathews stated seven applications have been received to fill four vacancies on the Cape Fear Museum Board of Trustees. Two applicants are eligible for reappointment. The Museum Board of Trustees has requested consideration being given to reappointment of C. D. Gurganus and Olga Wheatley and appointment of Ronald Woodruff and James R. Beeler. () Motion: After discussion, Chairman Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to reappoint C. D. Gurganus and Olga Wheatley to serve 3-year terms on the Cape Fear Museum Board of Trustees and to appoint James R. Beeler and Ronald Woodruff to serve 3-year terms on the Cape Fear Museum Board of Trustees. The terms will expire June 30, 1995. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. REAPPOINTMENT OF ELEANOR K. MAXWELL AND APPOINTMENT OF SUZANNE H. STANLEY TO SERVE ON THE NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chairman Mathews stated five applications have been received to fill 2 vacancies on the Nursing Home Advisory Committee. Two applicants, Anne Hardaway and Eleanor K. Maxwell, are eligible for reappointment. The floor was opened to receive nominations. () commissioner Retchin commented on the outstanding qualifications of Suzanne Stanley and nominated Ms. Stanley. Chairman Mathews recommended reappointing Eleanor Maxwell. There being no other nominations, Chairman Mathews declared the nominations closed. Motion: Chairman Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to reappoint Eleanor K. Maxwell to serve a 3-year term on the Nursing Home Advisory Committee with the term expiring July 1, 1995, and to appoint Suzanne Stanley to serve an initial one-year term that will expire June 1, 1993. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENT OF E. GEHRIG SPENCER AND REAPPOINTMENT OF JACK BRAGG TO SERVE ON THE PARKS , RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Chairman Mathews stated six applications have been received to fill two vacancies on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. One applicant, Jack Bragg, is eligible for reappointment and desires to serve another term. Chairman Mathews opened the floor to receive nominations. commissioner Barf ield recommended reappointment of Jack Bragg. o Chairman Mathews nominated E. Gehrig Spencer. Vice-Chairman Greer nominated William E. Royals. There being no further nominations, Chairman Mathews declared the nominations closed. Motion: After further discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Mathews to reappoint Jack Bragg to serve a 3- ~ ~. ~ M~NUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 15, 1992 PAGE 44 year term on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and E. Gehrig Spencer to serve a 3-year term on the Parks & Advisory Board. The terms will expire June 30, 1995. the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. to appoint Recreation Upon vote, . REAPPOINTMENT OF FRANCES M. FOY TO THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES Chairman Mathews stated three applications have been received to fill one vacancy on the Board of Social Services. One of the applicants, Francis M. Foy, is eligible for reappointment and desires to serve another term. Motion: Chairman Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to reappoint Francis M. Foy to serve a 3-year term on the Board of Social Services. The term is to expire June 30, 1995. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENT OF JANET DURHAM TO SERVE ON THE BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR THE MYRTLE GROVE BRANCH LIBRARY Motion: Chairman Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to appoint Janet Durham to serve as a member of the Building Committee for the Myrtle Grove Branch Library. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. BREAK Chairman Mathews called a break from 9:50 A.M. until 10:04 A.M. MEETING CONVENED FROM REGULAR SESSION TO HOLD A MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT . Motion: commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Mathews to convene from Regular Session to hold a meeting of the New Hanover County Water & Sewer District. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Mathews convened from Regular Session at 10:05 A.M. Motion: commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Sutton to reconvene to Regular Session. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Mathews reconvened to Regular Session at 10:49 A.M. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER Announcement of Reception for Dorothy M. Harrell, Elections supervisor County Manager O'Neal announced a retirement reception will be held for Dorothy M. Harrell, Elections Supervisor, on June 29, 1992, on the Sun Porch of the Courthouse from 3:30 P.M. until 4:30 P.M. . Invitation to Attend a "Minority Business Reception" Assistant County Manager, Pat Melvin, invited the Commissioners to attend a "Minority Business After Hours" reception on June 25, 1992, at 5:30 P.M. in the City Hall Ballroom. The Commissioners were encouraged to attend. Adoption of Resolution for Purchase of a 50,000 Gallon Per Day Wastewater Treatment Plant - New Hanover County Landfill Director of Environmental Management, Ray Church, commented on leachate reaching a critical level in the lagoon at the Landfill due to the recent amount of rainfall and stated further rain will result in an overflow of partially treated leachate into the groundwater. Staff has been researching wastewater treatment plants for several months in an effort to locate a system that will meet the current needs of the Landfill. To permanently solve this problem, the purchase and installation of a 50,000 gallon per day ~ ( I i i MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 15, 19.92 PAGE '45 wastewater treatment plant will be required. Due to the emergency of this situation, staff is requesting authorization to purchase a 50,000 gallon per day wastewater treatment plant contracting outside of the formal bid procedure. Motion: After discussion of the emergency situation of the leachate level in the lagoon at the Landfill, commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Mathews to adopt the resolution authorizing the purchase of a 50,000 gallon per day wastewater treatment plant at an approximate cost of $80,000 contracting outside of the formal bid procedure as permitted by N.C.G.S. 143- 129. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. () A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XX, Page 3. BREAK Chairman Mathews recessed the meeting for a break from 11:05 A.M. until 11:15 A.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion: Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Sutton to convene from Regular Session to hold an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Mathews convened from Regular Session at 11:16 A.M. Motion: Commissioner Sutton MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to reconvene to Regular Session. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Mathews reconvened to Regular Session at 12:15 P.M. () ADJOURNMENT Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Sutton to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Mathews adjourned the meeting at 12:16 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~'</~ LUCle F. Harrell Clerk to the Board n ''...... -_/ I I i I i i I I l I ! i l