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1990-06-28 Continued Meeting . . . 117 ~ 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. ~ ( t:f ff1INUTES OF CONTINUED MEETING, JUNE 28, 1990 (CONTINUED) 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. ~ MINUTES OF CONTINUED MEETING, JUNE 28, 1990 (CONTINUED) 119 ~ 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. . 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. . 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. . 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 ~ / ( 12 cT~NUTES OF CONTINUED MEETING, JUNE 28, 1990 ( CONTINUED) 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. o 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. , 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. () Respectfully submitted, ~'C/~ LUCle F. Harrell Clerk to the Board ~