1992-11-02 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 2, 1992
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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, November 2, 1992, at 6:30 P.M. in the Assembly
Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
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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 Adrian Shepard, Pastor of united Advent Christian
Church, gave the invocation.
Chairman Mathews led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Mathews inquired as to whether 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.
The following item was presented:
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Recognition of County Manager and Deputy County Manager for Support
of Employees Serving in the Armed Forces Reserve During "Operation
Desert Shield and Desert Storm"
Cooperative Extension Director, Phil RiCks, a member of the
Wilmington Marine Reserve Unit, reported on the vital role of
employer support in maintaining the personnel strength and
readiness of the Armed Forces Reserve. He complimented the County
Manager and Deputy County Manager for the outstanding support given
to him during his active duty in Operation Desert Shield and Desert
Storm.
Certificates of Appreciation were presented by Captain Phil
Antonino, Inspector/Instructor of the Wilmington Marine Reserve, on
behalf of the U. S. Department of Defense National Committee for
Employers Support of the National Guard and Reserve, to County
Manager Allen O'Neal and Deputy County Manager Mary Gornto in
recognition for distinguished contributions to the national
defense.
RECOGNITION OF AWARD RECEIVED BY WILLIAM R. JESSUP, EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR OF THE NEW HANOVER HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Chairman Mathews, on behalf of the Board, congratulated
William R. Jessup, Executive Director of the New Hanover Human
Relations Commission, for receiving the "Individual Human Rights
Award" presented by the National Association of Human Rights
Workers. A Certificate of Recognition was presented by the Board
of County Commissioners expressing their appreciation to Director
Jessup for receiving this outstanding honor.
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Vice-Chairman Greer requested that the minutes of the Work
Session held on October 16, 1992, be corrected on Page 172,
changing the word "modes" to "nodes" in the third paragraph from
the bottom of the page.
Motion: Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Greer to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with a correction
to the minutes of October 16, 1992, as requested. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
The Commissioners approved the minutes of the Work Session of
October 16, 1992, with the correction as requested, and approved
the minutes of Regular Meeting of October 19, 1992, as presented by
the Clerk to the Board.
Adoption of Resolution For the Addition of Offshore Court and
Freeboard Court of Crosswinds Subdivision to the State Highway
System
The Commissioners adopted a resolution requesting the addition
of Offshore Court and Freeboard Court of Crosswinds Subdivision to
the State Highway System.
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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 13.
Approval of Budget Amendment #93-0068 - Department of Aging
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment:
93-0068 Department of Aging
Debit
Credit
Department of Aqinq
Bridge Donations
$3,330
Meals - Bridge
$3,330
Purpose: To budget additional bridge revenue that has been earned.
These funds are collected and expended to purchase additional home
delivered meals.
Approval of Budget Amendment #93-0067 - Tax Department
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment:
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93-0067 Tax Office
Debit
Credit
Tax Department
Ad Valorem Taxes
$152,000
Contracted Services
Training and Travel
$127,000
$ 25,000
Purpose: To budget expenditures and offsetting revenue for Tax
Management Associates (TMA) and for travel expenses of two County
employees performing out-of-state audits. When the FY 1991-92
Budget was prepared, the net revenue was budgeted. At this time,
the Finance Department desires to budget TMA expenditures and qross
revenue.
Approval of Budget Amendment #93-0066 - Planning Department
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment:
93-0066 - Planning Department
Debit
Credit
Planninq Department
CAMA Grant
$7,110
CAMA Flow Thru
Printing Expense
Departmental Supplies
Training and Travel
Salaries and Wages
$2,393
$1,000
$ 850
$ 450
$2,417
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Purpose: To budget additional State funding received for the CAMA
Grant since the grant award was greater than anticipated. The
grant was accepted by the Commissioners on September 21, 1992.
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Adoption of Resolution Approving State Grant Modifications for New
Hanover International Airport
The Commissioners adopted a resolution approving modifications
to four existing grant agreements. The modifications are necessary
to reflect actual project costs during the fiscal year and to
enable the state to actually process grant payments. It is
understood that future grant modifications will be issued to
restore full funding to the Runway 16/34 project. The following
grant modifications were approved:
Terminal
Phase I
Phase I
Phase II
Apron
- Terminal
- Runway 16/34
- Runway 16/34
Increase
Increase
Decrease
Decrease
of
of
of
of
$16,607
$94,796
$17,294
$10,346
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of
the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XX, Page 13.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION TO
THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AN
INSTALLMENT FINANCING CONTRACT UNDER GENERAL STATUTE 160A-20 FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE MYRTLE GROVE BRANCH LIBRARY
Finance Director, Andrew J. Atkinson, requested authorization
to file an application to the Local Government Commission for
approval to enter into an installment financing contract with First
Union Bank for financing a portion of the Myrtle Grove Branch
Library. Grants funds have been received for the remaining portion
of revenue needed to construct the building.
Vice-Chairman Greer commented on the amount of annual payments
and stated a typographical error has been made in the proposed
resolution. '
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After review, Finance Director Atkinson reported on the error
stating the $18,508 was based on the quarterly payment instead of
the annual payment, which should be $74,803.
Motion: Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Greer to adopt a corrected resolution authorizing the Finance
Director to file an application with the Local Government
Commission for approval to enter into an installment financing
contract with First Union Bank for construction of the Myrtle Grove
Branch Library. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the corrected resolution changing the quarterly
payment to an annual payment of $74,803 is hereby incorporated as
a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XX, Page 13.
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ENDORSEMENT OF GAIL BRADLEY MILLER AS A NOMINEE TO THE COASTAL
RESOURCES COMMISSION
County Manager O'Neal requested the Board to write a letter of
endorsement for Gail Bradley Miller, who has been nominated by the
Town of Kure Beach, to fill the vacant marine biologist position on
the N. C. Coastal Resources Commission. At the Municipal Officials
Breakfast, the Kure Beach Mayor, Jack E. Foster, requested
endorsements from other local governments, and it was the general
consensus for each government to write a letter of support. Ms.
Bradley has a marine biology degree from the University of North
Carolina at Wilmington and has performed outstanding work at the
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Retchin to authorize the Chairman to write a letter of endorsement
for Gail Bradley Miller to be appointed to the marine biologist
position on the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MEETING RECESSED TO HOLD A REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER
COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
Motion: Vice-Chairman Greer MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Retchin 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 6:49 P.M.
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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 6:55 P.M.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Discussion of Sewer Easement Problem in Greenville Sound Area
Commissioner Barfield reported on the sewer easement problem
being experienced in the Greenville Sound area and stated an
agreement should be reached by the end of the week.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER
Authorization for Persons to Attend a Disaster Federal Emergency
Seminar
County Manager O'Neal requested authorization for a group of
15-20 County and city officials to attend a 3-day Disaster
Preparedness Seminar sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) in Emitsburg, Maryland. Emphasis was placed on the
importance of being prepared in case of disaster and the small cost
involved, which is approximately $50 per person for meals, since
FEMA pays the remaining costs.
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Motion: Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Mathews
to authorize the County Manager and Director of Emergency Services
to proceed with enrolling a group to attend the 3-day Disaster
Preparedness Seminar. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Memorandum from Pender County commissioner Paula Chewning-Bass, the
4th District's Representative on the N. C. Association of County
Commissioners District Board of Directors
County Manager O'Neal reported on a memo received from Pender
County Commissioner Paula Chewning-Bass inquiring as to whether the
New Hanover County Board of County Commissioners would like for her
to present any items for discussion at the Association meeting to
be held on November 12, 1992.
commissioner Retchin, the National Association of Counties
representative on the NCACC District Board, stated he will be
attending the meeting and will be glad to present any items desired
by the Board.
commissioner Sutton requested Commissioner Retchin to urge the
Association to continue its effort to obtain equal funding for
underfunded mental health centers throughout the state, such as the
Southeastern Center. Concern was expressed for the receipt of
state funds in the amount of $500,000 by the Southeastern Center
with those funds allocated to other agencies under the Center's
umbrella instead of directly to the Southeastern Center.
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commissioner Retchin stated the under funding issue has been
addressed by the N. C. Association of County Commissioners;
however, with the upcoming election, it is probable that a new
Secretary will be appointed to the N. C. Department of Human
Resources and hopefully more assistance will be received from this
department.
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ADJOURNMENT
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 2, 1992
Motion:
adjourn.
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Chairman Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Sutton to
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Mathews adjourned the meeting at 7:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the Board
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