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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
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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:
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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.
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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
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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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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~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;
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-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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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MOTION should request an increase in membership only, not
appointment of a County Commissioner.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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-
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Clerk to the Board
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