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MINUTES OF CONTINUED MEETING, JUNE 28, 1990
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County
continued meeting of June 18,
at 9: 00 0' clock A.M. in the
County Courthouse, 24 North
Carolina.
Board of Commissioners held a
1990, on Thursday, June 28, 1990,
Assembly Room of the New Hanover
Third Street, Wilmington, North
Chairman Retchin called the meeting to order and stated
public hearings have been held on the proposed FY 1990-91 County
Budget; therefore, the meeting is not open for public comments.
ADOPTION OF BUDGET ORDINANCES FOR FY 1990-91 COUNTY BUDGET AND
SPECIAL FIRE DISTRICT BUDGET
Chairman Retchin stated he met with County Manager O'Neal,
the Superintendent of Schools, Chairman of the Board of
Education, Mayor of the City of wilmington, and Assistant City
Manager to consider options and alternatives for funding of the
School Crossing Guard Program for FY 1990-91. It was the
consensus of all persons present that if the County would
appropriate funds in the amount of $30,000, the City would fund
the remaining $18,500 for operation of the program during FY
1990-91. Chairman Retchin stated, unfortunately, the Wilmington
Ci ty Council, denied the funding request; therefore, no funds
have been appropriated for operation of this program.
Chairman Retchin expressed concern for the safety of
children and recommended that the County fund the program for FY
1990-91 with the condition that the Board of Education develop a
plan to fund this program in the 1991-92 School Budget.
Commissioner Mathews stated when approving funds for
administration and operation of the School Crossing Guard Program
in FY 1989-90, it was his understanding that the County would
fund the program for one year since the City of Wilmington was
experiencing a difficult budget year and had cut the funding
appropriation. He expressed concern for Wilmington City Council
denying the funding request stating the safety of children cannot
be disregarded and recommended funding the program for the coming
year with the condition that the Board of Education will develop
a FY 1991-92 funding plan that will utilize the services of
volunteers and school children, if at all possible.
Commissioner 0' Neal expressed concern for members of the
Wilmington City Council stating that "schools are. the entire
responsibili ty of the county." He stated' this concept is not
acceptable and is motivated by the fact that the City Council
does not want to raise taxes for essential services. He
emphasized the importance of the City Council real,izing that
services cannot be totally divided between the City and County;
for example, since the Health Department, Jail, hospital and
county office buildings are county owned structures, will the
City Council feel it is the County's responsibility to take care
of the safety of persons entering these structures? Will the
Wilmington police Department be told they have no responsibility
for any events connected with the County owned structures?
Commissioner 0' Neal expressed disappointment for this type of
attitude.
Motion: Commissioner O'Neal stated the safety of school children
is a funding priority and MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Mathews
to approve additional funding in the amount of $48,500 for
administration of the School Crossing Guard Program for FY
1990-91 subject to the condition that the School Administration
will develop a plan for funding this program in FY 1991-92. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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ADOPTION OF FY 1990-91 BUDGET ORDINANCES FOR NEW HANOVER COUNTY
AND THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY SPECIAL FIRE DISTRICT
Motion: Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED BY Commissioner
O'Neal to adopt FY 1990-91 Budget Ordinances for New Hanover
County and the New Hanover County Special Fire District. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Copies of the Budget Ordinances are hereby incorporated as a
part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page O.
17.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MANAGER TO CONTRACT
WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES AS APPROVED IN THE 1990-91 BUDGET
Chairman Retchin stated a letter has been received from the
Food Distribution Center informing the Board that authorization
for food stamp households to receive USDA Commodities is due June
28, 1990, and without committed funding, the Center cannot inform
clients as to the future of the progr,am. He commented on the
funding recommendation by the Human Services Allocation Advisory
Committee and recommended funding of $40,000 to the Food
Distribution Center.
Vice-Chairman Barfield inquired as to whether a proposal had
been received from the three food agencies. He commented on
personality conflicts among the agencies and recommended that
members of the County Staff try to resolve this issue.
A lengthy discussion was held on the problems being
experienced by the three food agencies and concern expressed for
the agencies not working together to distribute food to the
needy.
Vice-Chairman Barfield recommended allocating $20,000 to the
Food Distribution Center with Staff reviewing all three food 0
agencies for a final disbursement of funds.
Commissioner O'Neal stated the Food Distribution Center has
performed an outstanding job in the distribution of commodities
and recommended allocating the entire $40,000 to this group.
Motion: After a lengthy discussion, Vice-Chairman Barfield
MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Mathews to adopt the resolution
authorizing the County Manager to contract with outside agencies
as approved in the 1990-91 Budget and to appropriate $10,000 from
the Contingency Fund to the Food Distribution Center until the
food agencies have met and presented a proposal that will allow
all agencies to work cooperatively in distributing food to the
needy. 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 XVIII, Page 17.
MEETING RECESSED TO HOLD A CONTINUED MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER
COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
Chairman Retchin recessed from Regular Session to hold a
meeting of the District Board of Commissioners of the Water &
Sewer District from 9:32 o'clock A.M. until 9:36 o'clock A.M.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED SMOKING ORDINANCE 0
Chairman Retchin stated after meeting with Dr. John Leonard,
Chairman of the Board of Health, Assistant County Attorney, Wanda
Copley, and Health Director, Robert Parker, it was concluded that
the proposed changes would be acceptable to the Board of Health
and that the County should adopt the regulations as a County
Ordinance which will not require enforcement action by the Board
of Health.
After a lengthy discussion, the following changes were
recommended:
1. Delete Section 8.5-24. Purpose.
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2.
Delete the
Designated
Area/Place.
following definitions:
Smoking Area, Dinning
Common Area,
Area, Enclosed
3. Add the definition of a Non-Smoking Area to read
as follows: "Non-Smoking Area means an area in
,which smoking is prohibited.
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4. Delete the following sentence from definition of
Retail Store: "Enclosed public areas of malls and
shopping centers shall be deemed retail stores for
purposes of this ordinance.
5. Amend Section 8.5-28 to read as follows: "The owner
of every restaurant shall designate a non-smoking
area.
6. Amend Section 8.5-31. posting of Signs Required to
read as follows: "No Smoking, or other signs
relating to an establishment's smoking policy, which-
ever are appropriate, with letters of not less than
one inch (1") in height.............
After further discussion, Chairman Retchin recommended
placement of the amended ordinance on the agenda for the second
meeting in July.
Consensus: It was the consensus of the Board for Assistant
County Attorney Copley to revise the ordinance and place this
item on the agenda for July 23, 1990.
A copy of the revised ordinance is on file in the Clerk's
office.
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DISCUSSION OF BOARD ACTION RELATING TO TEXT AMENDMENT (A-214)
DEFINING FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES FOR RESIDENTIAL USES AND
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Chairman Retchin commented on the action taken at the
meeting of June 18, 1990, and inquired as to whether the Board
intended to allow fraternity/sorority housing by right in 0-1
districts instead of through the special use process.
Consensus: After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board
that the action recorded allowing fraternity/sorority housing by
right in B-1, B-2, and 0-1 zoning was the intent of the Board and
was correctly recorded.
APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES AGNOFF, JOSEPH M. KESSLER, AND JOHN O.
PERRITl', III TO SERVE ON THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY MUSEUM BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
Discussion was held on the application of Mr. James E.
McQueen not being received wi thin the advertised deadline for
receipt of applications.
Consensus: After further discussion, it was the consensus of the
Board that James McQueen's application should not be considered
for filling the present vacancies on the Museum Board; however,
the application will be kept on file for future consideration.
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Motion: -- Commissioner 0' Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Barfield to appoint Mr. Charles Agnoff, Mr. Joseph M. Kessler,
and Mr. John o. Perritt, III to serve 3-year terms on the New
Hanover County Museum Board of Trustees. The terms will expire
June 30, 1993. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT G. GREER TO SERVE ON THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY
BOARD OF HEALTH
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to appoint Commissioner Greer to serve on the New Hanover
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County Board of Health
Commissioner W. Albert
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
to fill the
Corbett, Jr.
unexpired term of
Upon vote, the
former
MOTION
ADDITIONAL ITEM - COUNTY MANAGER
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR PIPING THE DITCH AT THE
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE
County Manager O'Neal stated the County has an opportunity
to pipe and fill the ditch along Oleander Drive in front of the
Agricultural Extension Service Building. He requested the Board O'
to approve a budget amendment not to exceed $1,200 and authorize ,
execution of a standard N. C. Department of Transportation
"Right-of-way Encroachment Agreement in order to proceed with the
piping project.
Motion: Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Barfield to the following budget amendment not to exceed $1,200
from the General Fund Contingency and authorize the County
Manager to execute a Right-of-way Encroachment Agreement with the
N. C. Department of Transportation after legal review. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Budget Amendment
Extension
#90-0302
Non-Departmental/Agricultural
ADJUSTMENT:
Debit
Credit
Non-Departmental
Contingencies
$1,200
Agricultural Extension
Capital Outlay
$1,200
Purpose: To transfer funds for purchase of pipe for installation
in drainage ditch in front of the Agricultural Extension
Building.
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DISCUSSION OF APPOINTING COMMI'rl'EE TO REVIEW FOOD DISTRIBUTION
AGENCIES
County Manager O'Neal requested clarification of the motion
allocating $10,000 of funding to the Food Distribution Center
asking if the Commissioners desire to have a committee appointed
to review all three food distribution agencies.
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After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that a
committee should not be appointed at the present time and that
hopefully funding one agency on a temporary basis will prompt all
agencies to resolve their problems and work together.
COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON AIRPORT TERMINAL PROJECT
Chairman Retchin passed out a comprehensive report on the
Airport Terminal Project and requested the Commissioners to
review the report.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Mathews to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Retchin adjourned the meeting at 10:20 o'clock A.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
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LUCle F. Harrell
Clerk to the Board
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