1990-05-29 Regular Meeting
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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Tuesday, May 29, 1990, at 9:00 A.M. in the Assembly
Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, at 24 North Third
Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Members present were: Commissioners
Mathews, Jr.; Nolan O'Neal; Vice-Chairman
Chairman Fred Retchin; County Manager,
Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to
Harrell.
Robert G. Greer; E. L.
Jonathan Barfield, Sr.;
Allen O'Neal; County
the Board, Lucie F.
Chairman Retchin called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Finance Director, Andrew J. Atkinson, gave the invocation.
Commissioner E. L. Mathews, Jr. led the audience in the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
0' Neal to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 7,
1990, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT G. GREER TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF
COMMISSIONER W. ALBERT CORBETT, JR.
Chairman Retchin stated the Executive Committee of the
Republican Party has recommended the appointment of Robert G.
Greer to fill the unexpired term of former County Commissioner W.
Albert Corbett, Jr.
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Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Mathews to accept the recommendation of the Republican Party and
appoint Robert G. Greer to fill the unexpired term of former
County Commissioner W. Albert Corbett, Jr. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO ROBERT G. GREER
Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell, administered the Oath
of Office to Robert G. Greer.
A copy of the Oath is contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page
13.
Chairman Retchin, on behalf of the Board, congratulated
Commissioner Greer and welcomed him as a member of the Board.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Retchin asked if anyone present would like to speak
on an item not listed on the Regular Agenda or an item listed on
the Consent Agenda. No one commented.
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Mathews commented on Item #13 and inquired as
to how ARS Waste Management Tire Recycling Ltd. will dispose of
the scrap tires and will the by-product be recyclable?
Mr. Ray Church, Environmental Specialist, stated ARS will
accept the tires, and grind them into small pieces of rubber, and
it is anticipated the by-product will be marketable.
Commissioner Greer inquired as to the placement of trailers
at various retailers sites and asked if these locations' have been
selected. Mr. Church stated major retail centers have been
selected. Vice-Chairman Barfield commented on Consent Agenda Item
#3 and requested an explanation of the proposed reduction in the
percentage of the retainage for various contracts at the Airport.
County Manager 0' Neal stated typically contracts of this size
have a written option for releasing the retainage at a certain
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point in the contract; however, these contracts did not contain
this provision. After review by the Engineering and Legal
Departments, the County staff has recommended the reduction as
requested.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by commissioner
Mathews to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Revisions to the New Hanover County EmergencyO..
Operations Plan
The Commissioners approved revisions in the New Hanover -
County Emergency Operations Plan as requested by FEMA, the North
Carolina Division of Emergency Management, and the Department of
Emergency Services.
A copy of the revised plan is on file in the Clerk's office.
Award of Low Bid to Westinghouse Environmental & Geotechnical
Services, Inc., Contract iENG-90-0129, for Removal and
Destruction of Underground storage Tanks
The Commissioners awarded the low bid to Westinghouse
Environmental & Geotechnical Services, Inc. in the amount of
$5,650 for destruction of underground storage tanks located at
stations 1 and 4 of the ogden/New Hanover Rescue squad. The
County Manager was authorized to execute the contract. The
following bids were received:
M & A Construction Company, Inc.
Richard Catlin & Associates, Inc.
Westinghouse Environmental &
Geotechnical Services, Inc.
$8,945
$6,400
$5,650
A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager' sO"
office.
Approval of Retainage Reduction for Airport Terminal contracts
The commissioners approved a retainage reduction from 10% to
5% for the Airport Terminal contracts for Leader Construction
Company, Reagan Electric Company, and Sneeden, Inc.
Award of Low Bid, contract iPRO-90-0128, to Sneeden Inc. for
Installation of a Roof-Top Multi-Zone Condensing Unit at the
Health Department
The Commissioners awarded the low bid to Sneeden Inc, in the
amount of $40,882 for installation of a Roof-Top Multi-Zone
Condensing Unit at the Health Department and authorized the
Chairman to execute the contract. The following bids were
received:
R. L. Blanton Company
Sneeden, Inc.
$46,216
$40,882
A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager's
office.
Award of Informal Bid/Contract iFIN-90-0117 to Cape Fear Office
Machines of Wilmington, North Carolina, for Typewriter
Maintenance Contract C)
The commissioners awarded an informal bid to Cape Fe;
Office Machines of Wilmington, North Carolina, for the typewrit~~ .'
maintenance contract. Request for proposals were forwarded to
Cape Fear Office Machines, Typewriter Service Company and
Carolina Office Equipment Company. Typewriter Service Company
was not able to repair the IBM Selectrics and Carolina Office
Equipment Company did not submit a proposal; therefore, Staff
recommended award of the bid to Cape Fear Office Machines. The
Chairman was authorized to execute the contract.
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A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager's
office.
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Acceptance of HUD Fair Housing Assistance Program Grant- Human
Relations Department
The Commissioners accepted a HUD Fair Housing Assistance
Program grant in the amount of $4,000 to cover cost of mandatory
training required by HUD. This is an on-going program.
Approval of Budget Amendment #90-0228 to Budget Earned Revenue -
Health Department
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment:
90-0228 Health Department/Nutrition
Debit
Credit
Title XX Fees
$513
Departmental Supplies
Training and Travel
$213
$300
Purpose: To budget earned revenue from nutrition services to
cover supplies, training, and travel.
Approval of Budget Amendment #90-0236 Non-Departmental and
Personnel
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment:
90-0236 Non-Departmental and Personnel
Debit
Credit
Non-Departmental
Contingency
$1,600
Personnel
Departmental Supplies
$1,600
Purpose: To budget funds for FY 1990-91 service awards which are
currently being ordered to assure deli very before the County
Fun/Family Day scheduled in September.
Acceptance of Tax Collections Reports
The Commissioners accepted the following Tax Collection
Reports thru April 30, 1990, as submitted by the Collector of
Revenue:
New Hanover County Tax Collections
New Hanover County Fire District Tax Collections
Copies of the reports are contained in Exhibit Book XVIII,
Page 13.
Approval of Value Adjustments on Property and Release of
Penalties - Tax Department
The Commissioners approved the following value adj ustments
on property as recommended by the Tax Administrator:
Paul J. Fuller, Jr.
Donald Miles MacQueen
D. H. Marquis
$27,300
$ 2,600
$33,650
The Commissioners approved release of the following
certification penalties as recommended by the Tax Administrator
since these penalties are the taxpayers first offense:
Raymond James Enos, Jr.
Edward Clarks Shires, Jr.
$100
$100
Approval of Contract #MIS-90-0139 for Purchase of Software
Package from Goal Systems
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute the
contract with Goal Systems for purchase of the Explore CICS
Software Package. Funds are available in the 1989-90 Budget.
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A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager's
office.
Approval of Contract iENG-90-0143 with ARS Waste Management Tire
Recycling Ltd. - Engineering Department
The Commissioners awarded a one-year renewable contract to
ARS Waste Management Tire Recycling Ltd. at a negotiated price of
$78.50 per ton for scrap tire disposal services. The following
proposals were received:
ARS Waste Management Tire Recycling Ltd.
Central Carolina Tire Disposal
$78.20
$80.00
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BIF - Offered to shred tires at the County site for
$77.00 per ton; place trailers at retail sites for
$95.00 per ton plus $150.00 per month rental, plus
the County being responsible for preparing a site
and stockpiling 10,000 tires prior to processing.
copies of the proposals are contained in Exhibit Book XVIII,
Page 13.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN
FINANCIAL REPORTING FOR FISCAL YEAR 1989 TO DIRECTOR OF FINANCE,
ANDREW J. ATKINSON
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Retchin presented a
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
for Fiscal Year 1989 to the Director of Finance, Andrew J.
Atkinson and complimented him for an excellent job in financial
reporting.
Finance Director Atkinson expressed appreciation to the
Assistant Finance Director, Allan Mozingo, and his staff for
their outstanding work given in preparing the Financial Report.
He requested the Finance Staff to stand for a round of applause.
PRESENTATION OF THE COUNTY MANAGER'S FISCAL YEAR 1990-91~
RECOMMENDED BUDGET
County Manager O'Neal expressed appreciation to the Budget
Team consisting of Assistant County Manager, Mary Gornto; Finance
Director, Andrew J. Atkinson; Personnel Director, Andre'
Mallette, Budget Officer, Cam McAbee, and Internal Auditor, Bruce
Shell for their hard work and cooperation in assisting him with
preparation of the recommended 1990-91 Budget. He also expressed
appreciation to the Department Heads for their cooperation during
the various Budget Hearings.
County Manager O'Neal stated at the beginning of the budget
process, the requested expenditures exceeded available revenues
by $6,906,180, which is equivalent to a 14 cents tax increase. A
penny on the tax rate is equal to $485,000. The recommended
budget contains a tax rate increase of 1.5 cents, which would be
a tax rate of 73.5 cents. A variety of factors resulted in a
need for the recommended rate increase including, but not limited
to, increased cost of liability insurance, materials, utilities,
and more citizens served by the various programs. In addition,
large funding requests from New Hanover County Schools and the
Department of social Services impacted the budget. The proposed
Schools' allocation is an increase of 7.5 percent over last
year's budget, or $1,054,362 which is equivalent to 2.2 cents of
the tax rate. The Department of Social Services' budget~
represents an increase of $1,324,795 or 23 percent, which i~~
equivalent to 2.7 cents of the tax rate.
The proposed budget maintains the present service levels.
Although 70 positions were requested, 15 new positions are
included and 18 positions are eliminated (net decrease of 3
posi tions) . The elimination of these positions is not a cost
savings measure, but because the various departments feel they
can better serve the citizens through other means. Seven (7) new
positions are recommended for the Resource Recovery Fund and one
(1) for the Water and Sewer Fund. Funds are included to continue
the merit program, but there will not be a cost-of-living
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increase for County employees. A slight increase in the cost of
dental insurance is being absorbed by the County instead of being
passed on to the employees.
Some worthwhile requests for increased funding are not
included, since it is not possible to include everything and
still maintain a reasonable tax rate. Hopefully, some of the
requested County programs and positions, as well as funding
requests from non-county agencies, can be addressed in future
budgets.
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Relative to capital projects, the Airport will receive
$1,500,000; and the mid-south branch library will be financed
over five years beginning January 1991. No funds are budgeted
for debt service or operating costs of the new senior center or
the parks bond referendum; and no funds are included for the
expansion of the jail. These projects, as well as the operating
expenses of the expanded museum, will impact future budgets.
An appropriated fund balance in the amount of $2,250,000 has
been recommended. In future budgets, it may not be possible to
appropriate money from the fund balance in this amount. It is
the responsibility of the County Manager to recommend a budget
that maintains an adequate unappropriated fund balance in order
for the County to sustain a strong financial position. An
adequate unappropriated fund balance enables the County to
maximize investment earnings, to maintain its Aa bond rating, and
to have adequate funds on hand to meet all operating expenditures
on a timely basis and to ensure the County's ability to meet and
handle unexpected events and expenditures.
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Tipping fees at the Landfill and Resource Recovery Facility
are recommended to increase from $28 per ton to $36 per ton,
which is required to balance the Resource Recovery Fund.
Emergency Medical Service fees are recommended to increase from
$75 to $200 to reflect the actual cost of providing the service.
The EMS increase is also necessary for the County to be eligible
for the maximum Medicare reimbursement.
Future budgets will need to provide debt service on capital
,projects, operation and maintenance costs of new buildings,
additional personnel and equipment for departments as services
are expanded. The County will also need to maintain the fund
balance, identify additional sources of revenue, and address the
continuing effort by the state and federal governments to shift
program costs to the local level.
County Manager 0' Neal stated the proposed tax increase of
1.5 cents will maintain the present level of service. Hopefully
in future budgets some of the worthwhile requests for funding
that are not included in this recommended budget can be funded.
The following budget information was presented and a copy of
the Budget Outline for FY 1990-91 is contained in Exhibit Book
XVIII, Page 13:
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Major Requests Not Recommended
Personnel Costs & Associated Matters
Presentation of Other Funds
Fund Balance
Cam McAbee
Andre' Mallette
Mary Gornto
Andrew J. Atkinson
Chairman Retchin commented on the "new federalism" stating
with budget cuts and mandates from the State and Federal
governments, such as drastic reductions in federal block grants
and revenue sharing, local governments are feeling the funding
shortfalls and simply do not have ample revenues nor methods of
generating revenues to maintain the local services without
increasing taxes. He stressed the importance of the general
public understanding this shift of funding to the local level of
government and the tremendous impact upon funds available for the
provision of County services at the present level.
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Chairman Retchin expressed appreciation to the County
Manager and Staff Members for an excellent budget presentation.
APPROVAL OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS ORDINANCE AND FRANCHISE
AGREEMENTS UPON THE FIRST READING - SECOND READING SCHEDULED FOR
JUNE 4, 1990
County Manager 0' Neal presented background information on
the proposed Solid Waste Collections Ordinance and Franchise
Agreements for residential solid waste collections. He stated
after negotiations with the haulers, an ordinance and agreements
have been prepared. The following highlights of the proposed
ordinance and agreements were presented:
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AGREEMENT
--Five years beginning July 1, 1990, and ending June 30, 1995,
with option for an additional two years.
--Operator collects residential solid waste from all resi-
dential generators in the franchise area providing 90 gallon
roll-out carts and collecting trash once a week.
--Operator shall provide all vehicles, equipment and main-
tenance thereof.
--Operator responsible for fee collection.
--County responsible for notification to residents of the
unincorporated areas of the county of their obligation
to contract for refuse collection.
--A uniform county-wide fee for collection, transportation
and disposal of solid waste will be set by the New
Hanover County Board of Commissioners.
--The Board shall evaluate services and fees annually.
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--The Operator shall provide an irrevocable letter of credit
for $10,000.
--Adequate insurance, indemnity, non-discrimination and ter-
mination clauses are in the agreement.
ORDINANCE
--Five-year (with possible two-year extension) franchise
granted by the Board of Commissioners with adequate revo-
cation and termination privileges.
--Franchise states stringent operational, maintenance, col-
lection, insurance and inspection requirements.
--Mandatory residential collection.
--Private collection by any person not franchised by the
County is unlawful.
--Adequate termination and penalty clauses.
County Manager 0' Neal stated after negotiations with the
five haulers, the fee recommended for residential collections is
$12.50 per month for the first year of service.
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Commissioner Mathews inquired as to how the citizens of the
unincorporated areas of the County will be notified of this new
policy. Solid Waste Planner, Tim Cole, stated the news media
will be utilized as well as flyers being distributed in the local
newspapers.
Commissioner Greer inquired as to the method of collection
to be used by the haulers for payment of delinquent accounts.
Solid Waste Planner Cole stated the ordinance provides two
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options: (1) the haulers can bring civil action
offenders; and (2) the County can bring civil action
offenders for non-compliance of the County Ordinance.
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Vice-Chairman Barfield expressed concern for hidden costs of
this program and cautioned rushing into a mandatory system
without all issues being studied and presented. For example, who
will monitor the quality of services being rendered by the
haulers and will additional personnel be required? What costs
will the County incur with the enforcement of the proposed
ordinance? What mechanism will be used to assist low-income
persons with payment of the trash collection service? How will
trash collections be handled on impassable dirt roads? He stated
these questions have not been answered and cost projections
should developed before the Board adopts the proposed ordinance
and franchise agreements.
Chairman Retchin stated problems
feels the proposed Trash Collections
issues and that special situations
case-by-case basis.
will occur; however, he
System will address most
can be resolved on a
Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public
would like to comment. The following remarks were presented:
Mr. Floyd Lucas, owner of JR Removal Service, stated his
company was not included in the franchise; however, his firm has
been offering a special service to elderly persons on
fixed-incomes through the usage of one container and one monthly
charge. He expressed concern for the proposed system and
requested the Commissioners to reconsider establishing a
mandatory system.
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Mr. Donald Petersen, former Chairman of the Solid Waste Task
Force, stated the Task Force recommended establishment of a
mandatory collections system for two reasons: (1) the problem of
illegal dumping; and (2) providing a structure for establishment
of a recycling program on a county-wide basis. He recommended
adoption of the ordinance and franchise agreements as presented
and recommended a review of the following issues:
1. Cost involved with disposal of bulky items should be
collected by the County free of charge.
2. A site should be designated for the disposal of
hazardous waste items.
Mr. Chris McKeithan, owner of Waste Management, stated the
program will work and will provide a efficient service for New
Hanover County.
County Manager 0' Neal commented on the proposed changes
recommended by the County Staff in the franchise agreement and
requested the Commissioners to include these amendments when
taking action.
Motion: Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED
Mathews to adopt the ordinance as presented.
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
by Commissioner
Upon vote, the
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Greer
Commissioner Mathews
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Retchin
Voting Nay: Vice-Chairman Barfield
The ordinance will require a second reading due to not
receiving a unanimous vote at the first reading; therefore, this
item will be placed on the agenda for June 4, 1990.
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Motion: After further discussion, Commissioner 0 I Neal MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Mathews to approve the franchise
agreements contingent to inclusion of the following amendments:
Section 3. Term of Grant and Agreement: Delete the last
sentence and add "Future additional extensions of the term
of this agreement may be considered at any time, upon
request by either party and with mutual consent of both
parties."
Section 4. Scope of Services: Add after "no more than a
90 gallon cart and ...."
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Section 5. Recycling: Add the following
last sentence in the paragraph, "within
effective date of mandatory collection."
phase to the
one (1) year of
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Greer
Commissioner Mathews
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Retchin
Voting Nay: Vice-Chairman Barfield
The franchise requires two readings with an approval at each
reading; therefore, this item will be placed on the agenda for
June 4, 1990.
APPROVAL OF INTERIM RECYCLING PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS OF THE
UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY
Assistant County Manager, Mary Gornto, stated as a result of
interest expressed by citizens of the unincorporated areas of the
county, an interim drop-off recycling program has been prepared
for implementation effective July 1, 1990. The following ()
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Interim Drop-off Recycling Program
1. A manned drop-off site will be located at designated
sites in the county on designated days. Recyclable
materials (glass, aluminum, cans, plastic, and news-
print) will be delivered to the City of Wilmington's
processing plant on 23rd Street.
2. The County will hire two employees to work the sites
and transport the materials.
3. The County will purchase two (2) trucks, containers,
uniforms and fuel for operation of the program.
4. The County will pay the City for the cost of plant
expansion, equipment upgrade, and personnel for
the expanded operations. These expenditures will be
necessary to accommodate the curbside program when
implemented.
Proposed Budget
Purchase of 1 or 2 trucks
($30,000 for purchase of 2 trucks)
Two employees
Fuel
90 gallon carts
Uniforms
Contingency
Expansion of City's Plant
TOTAL
$21,000 (one truck)
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$ 35,000
$ 5,000
$ 1,000 - $1,500
$ 100
$ 5,000
$ 90,000
$157,100 - $166,600
Assistant County Manager Gornto stated implementation of the
proposed program will require funding of approximately $80,000
before July 1, 1990, and approximately $80,000 during FY 1990-91.
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Discussion was held on the advantages of the proposed
program. Assistant County Mar:tager Gornto stated money is not
saved by recycling, but future costs are avoided through the
burning and landfilling of waste materials.
Motion: After discussion, Commissioner Mathews MOVED, SECONDED
by Commissioner O'Neal to authorize the County Staff to implement
the proposed mobile drop-off recycling program effective July 1,
1990, expend funds in the amount of $80,000 before July 1, 1990,
allocate $80,000 for FY 1990-91, and authorize the Chairman to
execute an inter local agreement with the City of Wilmington.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
POSTPONEMENT OF U. S. GEOLOGIC SURVEY CASTLE HAYNE AQUIFER STUDY
UNTIL 1991
Acting County Manager, Mary Gornto, commented on the revised
proposal from U.S. Geologic Survey for study of the Castle Hayne
Aquifer stating after consultation with the Assistant Planning
Director, Dave Weaver, Staff would recommend delay of the study
for one year since the proposal did not include a groundwater
study. During this period of time, the County should work with
U. S. Geologic Survey to further define the scope of services and
request the local legislative delegation to encourage the State
to develop funding for local groundwater projects. Emphasis was
placed on providing the County with a useful long-term study and
model.
Consensus: It was the consensus of the Board to postpone the
Castle Hayne Aquifer study until 1991 during which time, the
County will continue to negotiate with U. S. Geologic Survey for
further defining the scope of services, and encourage the local
legislators to support the legislation to be introduced in the
1991 Long Session of the General Assembly to secure state funding
in groundwater studies for the cost not borne by U. S. Geologic
Survey.
BREAK
Chairman Retchin recessed the meeting for a break from 10:40
o'clock A.M. to 10:45 o'clock A.M.
APPROVAL FOR FILING AGING STRATEGIC PLANNING DEMONSTRATION GRANT
Aging Director, Annette Crumpton, presented background
information on the Aging Strategic Planning Demonstration Grant
and requested authorization to apply for the grant and designate
the Department of Aging as the lead agency during the process of
developing a 3-5 year Aging Strategic Plan for "at risk" older
adults.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Greer to authorize the Department of Aging to apply for the
demonstration grant in the amount of $20,000 to develop an Aging
Strategic Plan as recommended, designate the Department of Aging
as the lead agency, and authorize acceptance of the grant, if
awarded. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AND GRANT APPLICATION TO THE N. C.
DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT FOR PROPOSED RIVER ROAD PARK
County Manager O'Neal requested authorization to file a
grant application in the amount of $150,000 to the N. C. Division
of Coastal Management for development of an 11 acre park on the
River Road. The park will be handicapped accessible and
initially developed with a paved road, parking, restrooms, picnic
area, and a boardwalk/pier to the Cape Fear River. The County's
funding participation in the amount of $188,750 to $238,750
(depending on land acquisition costs) will be funded from the
$3,000,000 Parks Facilities bond fund. In addition, the County
will contribute $28,438 in-kind services. County Manager O'Neal
recommended approval of the grant application and authorization
for Staff to begin negotiations with the property owner for
purchase of the property. The negotiations will be contingent
upon funding and final approval by the Board of Commissioners.
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Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public
would like to speak on this item. No one commented.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Greer to approve the grant application and accompanying
resolution for development of the River Road Park as recommended
and authorize staff to begin negotiations with the property owner
for acquisition of the land with the County's funding
participation being funded from the $ 3,000,000 Park Facilities
Bond Account. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A1 copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, ~
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APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NORTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES
COMMITl'EE ENTITLED "BLACK AND WHITE TOGETHER"
Director of Human Relations, William R. Jessup, stated the
Human Relations Commission has held two public forums on "Black
and White Together" looking at race relations in New Hanover
County. Due to the success of these forums, the N. C. Humanities
Committee has encouraged the Human Relations Commission to apply
for a grant in the amount of $9,824 to hold a series of four
one-day discussions, involving humanities scholars who will
assist the community in clarifying the racial justice issues that
need to be addressed. The content of the project will focus on
how racism impacts our educational system, law enforcement,
social institutions, and economic conditions in the County.
Director Jessup requested approval of the grant application
stating no additional county funds will be required.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to authorize the Director of Human Relations to file the
grant application as requested. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT #MGR-90-0146 LEASING ADDITIONAL OFFICE SPACE
FOR THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM PROGRAM
Assistant County Manager, Mary Gornto, presented background
information on the Guardian ad Litem Program and requested
approval of additional leased office space since the State is
adding two employees and the County is required to provide office
space for this program.
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Motion: After discussion, Commissioner Mathews MOVED, SECONDED
by Vice-Chairman Barfield to approve the new lease for additional
office space, Unit #10 at Barrister's Row, and renew the lease
for Unit #9 as provided in the current lease. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager's
office.
COMMITl'EE APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF JAY KAPNER AND CARL N. DAVIS TO SERVE ON THE CAPE
FEAR COAST CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC.
Motion: Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal
to appoint Mr. Jay Kapner to serve a three-year term as the
lodging representative on the Cape Fear Coast Convention and ~
Visitors Bureau, Inc. The term is to expire May 29, 1993. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED
Mathews to appoint Mr. Carl N. Davis to serve a
as a member at-large on the Cape Fear Coast
Visitors Bureau, Inc. The term is to expire May
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
by Commissioner
three-year term
Convention and
29, 1993. Upon
REAPPOINTMENT OF DORIS J. BOONE, CAROLYN H. BROWN, AND MARY M.
WILSON TO SERVE ON THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY COUNCIL ON THE STATUS
OF WOMEN
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Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman
Retchin to reappoint Doris J. Boone, Carolyn H. Brown, and Mary
M. Wilson to serve three-year terms on the New Hanover County
Council on the Status of Women. The terms are to expire June 1,
1993. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY CHILD
RESOURCE & REFERRAL, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Mathews to appoint the following persons to serve on the initial
Board of Directors of New Hanover County Child Resource &
Referral Center with designated categories and staggered terms
being assigned after all members have been appointed:
John Wasson
Mary Elizabeth McKim
Polly Applefield
Sandra Floyd
Georgia Spiliotis
Linda S. Murchison
Effie Sparrow
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF MARY ELIZABETH PAYE TO SERVE ON THE NURSING HOME
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Motion: Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Barfield to appoint Ms. Mary Elizabeth paye to fill an unexpired
term on the Nursing Home Advisory Committee. The term is to
expire June 1, 1992. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL D. BELLAMY AND R. DARRYL DAVIS, TO SERVE
ON THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Motion: Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED Vice-Chairman Barfield
to appoint Mr. Michael D. Bellamy to fill the member-at-Iarge
unexpired term of Richard G. Piper, to expire December 31, 1991;
and to appoint Mr. R. Darryl Davis to fill the member-at-Iarge
unexpired term of patricia L. Leonard to expire December 31,
1992. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER ROBERT G. GREER TO SERVE ON THE HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE KEEP
AMERICA BEAUTIFUL SYSTEM OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Consensus: It was
Commissioner Robert
Commission and the
Beautiful System of
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
the consensus of the Board to appoint
G. Greer to serve on the Human Relations
Board of Directors of the Keep America
New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION
APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER NOLAN O'NEAL TO SERVE ON THE DARE,
INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Consensus:
Commissioner
Directors.
It was the
Nolan 0' Neal
consensus
to serve
of
on
the Board to
the Dare Inc.
appoint
Board of
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MEETING RECESSED TO HOLD A REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER
COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
Chairman Retchin recessed the meeting to hold a meeting of
the New Hanover County Water & Sewer District Board of
Commissioners from 11:20 o'clock A.M. to 11:46 o'clock A.M.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT TO THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER & SEWER
ORDINANCE
County Attorney Pope requested adoption of an amendment to
the New Hanover County Water & Sewer Ordinance to authorize the
County Manager and/or his designee to perform any and all
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functions presently allotted to the Director of Engineering and
Facilities.
Motion: commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Mathews to adopt the amendment to the New Hanover County Water &
Sewer Ordinance as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the ordinance is on file in the Clerk's office for
codification into the County Code.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR REMOVAL OF MATERIALS FROM
THE AIRPORT BURN PIT SITE
County Attorney Pope stated four proposals have been
received for removal of materials in the burn pit; however, a
final decision has not been reached. He requested postponement
of this item until the meeting of June 4, 1990, at which time
Staff will make a recommendation for the award of bid.
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OFFICIALLY NAMING THE HIGH RISE BRIDGE
OVER THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AT FEDERAL POINT "SNOW'S CUT
BRIDGE"
Chairman Retchin stated the N. C. Department of
Transportation has requested adoption of a resolution naming the
high rise bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway at Federal Point
on Highway 421, "Snow's Cut Bridge" as petitioned by residents of
the area. Also, the petitioners requested the N. C. Department
of Transportation to erect markers at each end of the bridge in
memory of Major William A. Snow, a former District Engineer for
the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, who designed and led the cut
made across the Federal Point peninsula from the mouth of
Telfair's Mill Creek where it empties into the Cape Fear River to
the middle of the peninsula, then across the wooded area to the
Myrtle Grove Sound. He stated in order for the Department of
Transportation to approve the request, the Board of Commissioners
must adopt the proposed resolution.
Motion: Commissioner Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
0' Neal to adopt the resolution requesting the North Carolina
Department of Transportation to name the Federal Point high rise
bridge, "Snow's Cut Bridge" and erect markers at each end of the
bridge in memory of Major William A. Snow, a former member of the
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XVIII,
Page 14.
APPROVAL OF FUNDING REQUEST TO THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY EXTENSION
SERVICE ARBORETUM FOUNDATION, INC.
Chairman Retchin stated the New Hanover County Extension
Service Arboretum Foundation, Inc. is in the process of
constructing a greenhouse/conservatory to be named the "C. E.
"Pete" Lewis Greenhouse/Conservatory. The Arboretum has
submitted a cost estimate of $21,800 for completion of the
structure and has requested the Commissioners to participate in
funding the project.
Motion: Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal
to appropriate $5,000 to the Arboretum Foundation for the purpose
of completing the greenhouse/conservatory to be named the "C.E.
"Pete" Lewis Greenhouse/Conservatory. Upon vote, the MOTION (\
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I"~ )
UPDATE ON HIRING OF HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR
Commissioner O'Neal commented on the hiring process stating
a decision should be made within the next two weeks and that he
would keep the Commissioners informed.
CHANGE IN MEETING DATE OF THE WEEKLY STAFF MEETING
Chairman Retchin stated the weekly Staff Meeting scheduled
for Friday, June 1, 1990, has been changed to Thursday, May 31,
1990.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Retchin adjourned the meeting at 12:01 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Clerk to the Board
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