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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, November 19, 1990, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in the
Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North
Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Adrian Shepard, Pastor
Christian Church, gave the invocation.
United
Advent
of
the
Commissioner O'Neal led the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Chairman Retchin called the meeting to order.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public
would like to speak on an item not listed on the Regular Agenda
or an item listed on the Consent Agenda. No one commented.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
County Attorney Pope requested removal of Items #2 and #3
from the Consent Agenda since the proposed ordinances will amend
the New Hanover County Code.
Motion: Commissioner 0' Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Barfield to approve the Consent Agenda removing Items #2 and #3
as requested by the County Attorney. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
The Commissioners
Meeting of November 5,
Board.
approved the minutes of the Regular
1990, as presented by the Clerk to the
Approval of Budget Amendment ft91-0083 - Castle Hayne Volunteer
Fire Department
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment:
ft91-0083 - Special Fire District/Fire Departments
Debit
Credit
Special Fire District/Fire Departments
Appropriated Fund Balance $12,639
Castle Hayne Volunteer Fire Department
$12,639
Purpose: To budget funds for a replacement well to be
constructed at Castle Hayne Volunteer Fire Department. Includes
installation of well, pump, water softener, and building to house
the system. The present well is contaminated, and the Board of
Fire Commissioners approved this action on October 24, 1990.
Approval of Budget Amendment #91-0091 - Health Department
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment:
91-0091 Health Department/Home Health
Debit
Credit
Health/Home Health
Home Health Fees - Care
$24,000
Capital Outlay
$24,000
Purpose: To provide space and computer equipment for additional
Home Health positions. The move to the new space was recommended
by consultants and will allow direct supervision of the nursing
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Staff. The additional expenditure will be paid for through Home
Health fees.
Approval of Tax Collections Reports Thru October 31, 1990
The Commissioners approved the following Tax Collection
Reports thru October 31, 1990, as presented by the Collector of
Revenue:
New Hanover County Tax Collections
New Hanover County Fire District Tax Collections
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Copies of the reports are hereby incorporated as a part of
the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page 28.
Approval of Releases of Value - Tax Department
The Commissioners approved value adj ustments on the
following properties as recommended by the Tax Administrator:
Hussein M. Ahmad
Kenneth H. & patricia E. Barker
Edwards Belvin
James P. & Marsha D. Bonner
John Michale Bowker
Sherry A. Brunnelle
Williams N. & Loraine Butler
Isabell H. Myers
Rodney B. & Helen Y. Smith
Mark W. Vincent
$ 3,160
$ 3,956
$ 1,000
$ 3,822
$ 525
$ 1,075
$ 3,745
$ 1,971
$ 620
$ 718
The Commissioners approved release of the following
penalties as the taxpayers certify they mailed their listing
during the listing period; or they listed in another county, in
error, during the listing period:
Joseph Edwin Brown, Etux.
Clyde Brower Case, Jr.
Winifred Rivenbark Case
Walter Bennett Craven
Gloria J. Cumber
Brenda Skinner Davis
Regina H. Doyle
Michael Rufus Eaton
Marjory Klutz Evans
Bradley Carter Farina
Elizabeth Porter Fender
William Ralph Fox
Mark A. Furr
Stephen Patrick Grady
J. R. Stike, DDS PA
Jerry L. and Bessie J. Mahieu
Frances Savage Phillips
Rickey Charles Phillips
Carol Ann Pilgrim
Terry Leon Rabon
William Hugh Rhodes
Ruth Loftin Roberts
Vickie Walters Scaturro
Curtis Lee Schacher
Lori Rorrer Seal
Mark Gregory Seal
Ronda Elaine Sellers
Benjamin B. Turner
Richard D. & Romona R. wilson
$18.04
$ 1. 71
$ .82
$ .39
$12.42
$ 6.34
$ 4.73
$ 6.54
$12.24
$ 1. 28
$ 1. 08
$ 2.73
$ 8.80
$ 8.19
$93.53
$33.19
$ 3.05
$ 2.39
$10.55
$ 8.91
$ 8.64
$ 4.38
$ 6.25
$16.55
$ 7.29
$ 3.39
$ 1.18
$ 7.67
$ 4.02
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certification penalties
offense:
approved release of the following
since this was the taxpayer's first
Harold A. & Sherrie L. Fryar
Mark Anthony Williamson
$100.00
$100.00
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Adoption of Resolutions Adding Roads to the State Maintained
Secondary Road System
The Commissioners adopted resolutions adding the following
roads to the State Maintained Secondary Road System:
-Wood Sorrell & Batsonwood Court, Section 1, Weatherwood Subdiv.
-Wood Sorrell Road, Sunwood Circle, Cainslash Court and Ember-
wood Road in Section 2, Weatherwood Subdivision
-Emberwood Road & Vinewood Court in Section 3, Weatherwood
Subdivision
-Vinewood Court & pearwood Court in Section 4, Weatherwood
Subdivision (Division File #655-N)
-A portion of Camelia Lane, Camelia Heights Subdivision
(Division File #659-N)
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Copies of the resolutions are hereby incorporated as a part
of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page 28.
LOUISE REHDER RECOGNIZED FOR YEARS OF SERVICE AS THE CLERK OF
COURT
Chairman Retchin, on behalf of the Board, presented a framed
print of the New Hanover County Courthouse to Louise Rehder,
Clerk of Court, who is retiring after 12 years of dedicated
service. He expressed appreciation to her for the outstanding
job performed in this position and wished her a happy retirement.
Ms. Rehder expressed appreciation to the Commissioners and
County Staff for their support and cooperation during the past 12
years stating she will miss her friends.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO MS. ANNA BURNETT
FOR ESTABLISHING THE "BRAINSTORMING WITH ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA
PROGRAM"
Chairman Retchin, on behalf of the Board, presented a
Certificate of Appreciation to Ms. Anna Burnett in recognition
for establishment of the "Brainstorming with Alpha Kappa Alpha
Program" in July 1981 to help 120 socially, financially, or
educationally deprived children become good citizens.
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PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO COUNTY ATTORNEY ROBERT W. POPE FOR
RECOGNITION OF SERVICE GIVEN AS PAST PRESIDENT OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY ATTORNEYS
Attorney Dwight H. Wheless, President of the North Carolina
Association of County Attorneys, presented a gavel and plaque to
County Attorney Robert W. Pope in recognition for service given
as President of the County Attorneys Association during Fiscal
Year 1989-90. ' County Attorney Pope was complimented for going
beyond the normal call of duty in chairing meetings to ably
provide input which eventually through the legislative processes
shaped legislation benefiting all citizens of the State.
RECOGNITION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
County Manager 0 I Neal
following new employees:
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Felecia McIntyre
Susan Bryant
Monique Simon
Mildred Jessup
Newman Hoover II
Jenni Fleming
Julie Acree
Linda Gallagher
Cecilia Spry
Jenifer DeLong-White
Jeanette Comeaux
Catherine Jarrett
Bruce Williams
Ernie Williams
Susan Boyer
introduced
and
recognized
the
Juvenile Services
Health Department
Health Department
Health Department
Parks & Recreation
Department of Social Services
Department of Social Services
Department of Social Services
Department of Social Services
Department of Social Services
Department of Social Services
Department of Social Services
Agriculture Extension Service
Agriculture Extension Service
Agriculture Extension Service
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Chairman Retchin, on behalf of the Board, welcomed the new
employees and wished them well in joining the County family in
serving the citizens of New Hanover County.
ADOPTION OF AN AMENDMENT AND ADDITION OF ARTICLES III AND IV TO
CHAPTER 6.7 OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY CODE
Director of Emergency Management, Dan E. Summers, presented
and requested adoption of the following ordinances:
1.
Amend Chapter 6.7 Article 1 of the New Hanover County
Code officially changing the name of the New Hanover ()
County Department of Emergency Services to the New \,
Hanover County Department of Emergency Management. This
amendment will provide the Emergency Management Director
and/or his designee immediate contractual authority for
emergency measures to protect life, property, and the
environment. A spending limit of $5,000 is recommended.
2. Amend Chapter 6.7 Article 1 of the New Hanover County
Code to add the following Articles:
Article III, Cost Recovery for Hazardous Materials to
provide a method of recovering costs associated with
a hazardous materials incident and allow the depart-
ment to react more quickly to protect environmental
concerns.
Article IV, Cost Recovery for Negligently Caused Fire
Emergencies to provide a method of recovering costs
associated with a negligently caused fire emergency
beyond the scope of standard fire protection.
Motion: After discussion, Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Mathews to add Article III and Article IV to Chapter
6.7 of the New Hanover County Code as presented. Upon vote, the ()
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Motion: After discussion of the proposed name change,
Commissioner Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Greer to
adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 6.7, Article 1 of the New
Hanover County Code, changing the name of the New Hanover County
Department of Emergency Services to the New Hanover County
Department of Emergency Management. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Copies of the ordinances are on file in the Clerk's office
for codification into the New Hanover County Code.
STATUS REPORT ON THE 1-40 ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY
Mr. Jim Dougherty, Chief Planner of the N. C. Department of
Economic and Community Development, presented a status report on
the 1-40 Impact Study to advance the economic potential of this
highway to surrounding communi ties. He commented on funding
participation by other counties, municipalities, and businesses
stating as of this date $121,000 has been committed with an
additional $13,000 needed to complete the study.
Ms. Nancy Roy, a Staff Member of the 1-40 Study, presented
the following update:
Goals:
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1. Determine economic impacts of 1-40.
2. Identify actions needed to maximize high-quality growth.
Focus Area:
A la-county region from Raleigh to Wilmington, Fayetteville,
Goldsboro, and Jacksonville.
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Overall Study Timing: 12 months - May 1990
thru April 1991.
Task Outline:
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1. Assistance in Study Design
2. County/Town Statistics
3. Traffic Data
4. Corridor Economic Forecast
5. Forecast of Traffic
6. Interchange Impacts
7. Business Survey
8. Labor Shed Analysis
9. Port of Wilmington
10. Analyze Potential Growth Points
11. Assistance in Strategy Development
12. Study Reports
Chairman Retchin expressed appreciation to Ms.
excellent update and requested the Board to
representatives to serve on the 1-40 Impact Study.
Roy for an
appoint two
Commissioner Mathews recommended requesting the Greater
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and Cape Fear Coast Convention &
Visitors Bureau to appoint a representative from each agency.
Motion After discussion, Commissioner Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Greer to authorize the Chairman to write a letter to
the Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau
requesting that each agency appoint a representative to serve on
the 1-40 Impact Study. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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APPROVAL OF FUNDING REQUEST FOR KEYS TO INDUSTRIAL TRAINING &
SERVICES, INC. (FORMERLY NEW HANOVER WORKSHOP)
Mr. Joe Schwartz, a former member of the Board of Directors
of the New Hanover Workshop now entitled KEYS, presented
background information on the program since its inception in
1964. The workshop has been able to operate profitably for 26
years without county support; however, due to budget cuts in
funds contributed by the Mental Health Center ($271 per client
per month), and other agencies, the organization is experiencing
financial difficulties. He requested the Commissioners to
approve a funding request in the amount of $10,000 to keep the
program operational.
Vice-Chairman Barfield commented on State funding cuts which
will impact upon programs and facilities for physically and
mentally handicapped persons recommending that the County Budget
Officer and Staff begin to review overall needs for this group of
people when planning for the upcoming budget.
Motion: After discussion of the importance of the program in
training physically and mentally handicapped persons to find
jobs, Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Mathews to approve a funding request in the amount of $10,000 to
KEYS. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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DISCUSSION OF PLAT PREPARATION PROCEDURE ON THE GRENEZAY FARM'S
PRELIMINARY PLAN APPROVAL
Chairman Retchin stated the purpose for discussion of this
item is to review the present procedures for plat preparation and
preliminary plans for subdivisions.
County Attorney Pope stated that the New Hanover County
subdi vision Ordinance contains Section 32 entitled "Preliminary
Plat" and Section 32-2 entitled, "Contents of Preliminary Plat"
which sets forth the requirements for the size of the plat and
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provides that the plat shall be accompanied by the following
information; the name and address of the owner, the subdivider
and the surveyor or engineer preparing the plat. After
discussion with the Office of the Attorney General of the state
of North Carolina, it is their opinion that Section 32-2(3) of
the ordinance does state that the name of the surveyor or
engineer preparing the plat should be furnished along with plat.
This matter was discussed at a regular meeting of the Board on
June 18, 1990, with a unanimous vote to authorize the Chairman to
wri te a letter to the Planning Staff and the County Engineer
informing them that the existing Subdivision Ordinance is not in ()
conflict with Chapter 89C of the North Carolina General Statutes ~
which requires a licensed professional engineer or registered
land surveyor to prepare and submit street design and drainage
calculations to the Planning Department. The Chairman wrote a
letter on June 28, 1990, as requested. On October 1, 1990,
Attorney Lonnie Williams, representing the North Carolina
Professional Engineers Association, appeared before the Board and
briefly discussed the Subdivision Ordinance, citing the memo of
June 28, 1990, and alleging since that date the Planning Staff
has approved a plat which is not in compliance with the County
Subdivision Ordinance nor the State law. Attorney Williams
requested the County to take the steps necessary to correct this
violation.
Based on these allegations and the concerns expressed by the
Board, the Legal Department was instructed to conduct an
investigation of the plat submitted for Grenezay Farms prepared
and submitted by Mr. Paul Foster on July 16, 1990. After
investigation by the Legal Department, it was learned that the
Planning Staff did receive a preliminary plat from Mr. Paul
Foster for Grenezay Farms. The Technical Review Committee of the
Planning Department approved the plat as submitted. The County
Attorney is of the opinion that it was inappropriate for the
Technical Review Committee to act and approve the plat in light 0
of the expressed concern of the County Engineer and that such
approval is in violation of State law as well as in violation of ~-
the County Subdivision Ordinance.
Chairman Retchin inquired as to whether the Technical Review
Committee has authority to approve such a plat. County Attorney
Pope stated he is not familiar with any statements concerning or
referring to the Technical Review Committee. The Subdivision
Ordinance does state upon completion of the preliminary plat
review, the Planning Commission shall approve or disapprove the
plat.
Vice-Chairman Barfield expressed concern for Staff not
playing an active role in carrying out the directives of the
County Commissioners from the meeting of June 18, 1990, and
requested the County Manager to take appropriate action to
correct this violation of the Subdivision Ordinance.
Chairman Retchin stated the Board unanimously requested that
all preliminary plats contain the name and address of the
licensed professional engineer or registered land surveyor before
approval; therefore, this requirement should be adhered to by the
County Staff.
Consensus: After further discussion, it was the consensus of the
Board to request the County Manager to see that all requirements
of the ordinance as unanimously voted upon by the Board on June
18, 1990, are carried out for any preliminary subdivision plat
submitted as of that date.
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Chairman Retchin recessed the meeting for a break from 11:00
o'clock A.M. to 11:20 o'clock A.M.
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ADOPTION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT #ESV-90-0257 WITH THE CITY OF
WILMINGTON AND LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS TO PROVIDE
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RESPONSE SERVICES FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS
OF THE COUNTY
County Manager O'Neal presented an inter local agreement with
the City of Wilmington and local volunteer fire departments to
provide hazardous material response services for the
unincorporated areas of the County. He stated the agreement did
not include the Airport and requested that the agreement include
the airport or a separate agreement be prepared whereby the
Airport can support the $500 hourly rate.
Motion: After discussion of the equipment to be purchased and
the need to provide the unincorporated areas of the county,
hazardous material response services, Vice-Chairman Barfield
MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to approve the interlocal
agreement subject to inclusion of the Airport for payment of the
hourly rate charge. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the agreement is on file in the Legal Department.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE STATE CAMA LAND USE PLAN
GRANT - PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Motion: After review of the grant, Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Mathews to accept the State CAMA grant
in the amount of $21,914 for developing the first phase of the
update of the Land-Use Plan and to adopt a resolution authorizing
the Chairman to act on the County's behalf. 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
Chairman Retchin recessed the meeting to hold a Regular
Meeting of the New Hanover County Water & Sewer District from
11:25 o'clock A.M. to 11:35 o'clock A.M.
APPOINTMENT OF DOWNTOWN PARK DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES
County Manager O'Neal commented on the decision for the City
and County to acquire the Hobbs property located on the corner of
Third and Chestnut Streets and requested authorization to appoint
a committee to work with McKim and Creed on the conceptual design
development. He stated the committee would be composed of the
Deputy County Manager, County Parks & Recreation Director, City
Parks & Recreation Landscape Designer, Library Director and
Agriculture Extension Director. Also, it is recommended that an
advisory committee be named to review the design and assist in
funding and construction of the park. The committee would be
composed of representatives from the County Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee, Arboretum Foundation, Community Appearance
Commission, Garden Council, residents of Old Wilmington, DARE,
and Friends of the Library.
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Motion: Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Mathews
to appoint the following committees: ( 1) a Planning Committee
composed of the Deputy County Manager, County Parks & Recreation
Director, City Parks & Recreation Landscape Designer, Library
Director, and Agriculture Extension Director; and (2) an Advisory
Committee composed of representatives of the County Parks &
Recreation Advisory Board, Arboretum, Community Appearance
Commission, Garden Council, residents of Old Wilmington, DARE,
and Friends of the Library. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF LESLIE C. DANILOWICZ TO SERVE ON THE NEW HANOVER
COUNTY ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF JOY MILLER
AND VICTOR M. ORLIOWSKI TO SERVE AS ALTERNATES ON THE NEW HANOVER
COUNTY ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Chairman Retchin stated one vacancy exists on the New
Hanover County Zoning Board of Adjustment and the member serving,
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Dana Page, desires reappointment. He
alternate position needs to be filled.
have been received along with a request
Leslie C. Danilowicz, for appointment
Adjustment as a regular member.
also stated that an
Four other applications
from an alternate member,
to the Zoning Board of
Motion: After discussion, Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner 0' Neal to appoint Leslie C. Danilowicz to serve a
three-year term on the New Hanover County Zoning Board of
Adjustment. The term will expire November 15, 1993. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Motion: After further discussion, Chairman Retchin MOVED,
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield to appoint Joy Miller and
Victor M. Orlikowski to serve as alternates on the Zoning Board
of Adjustment. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Report on State Legislative Economic Future Commission
Chairman Retchin presented a brief report on meetings he
attended as a member of Legislative Economic Future Commission
stating this committee is carefully examining the Legislature's
budget for North Carolina with emphasis being placed on the
amount of money being spent on public education in North Carolina
and the lack of progress in this area. He predicated that the
committee will recommend to the State Legislature a complete
revamping of the public education system in North Carolina and
stated he will keep the Board informed.
Farewell to the Star-News Reporter, Kelvin Hart
Chairman Retchin, on behalf of the Board, expressed
appreciation to Kelvin Hart, the Star-News reporter assigned to
the Board of County Commissioners. He wished him well in his new
position as a reporter for the Greensboro Record.
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Recommendation for Chairman to Introduce Ministers to the Board
After Completion of the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag
Commissioner Mathews recommended that the Chairman
introduce ministers to fellow Board Members after completion of
the invocation.
Consensus: It was the consensus of the Board for the Chairman to
introduce the minister to the Commissioners at each Board
meeting after the invocation and Pledge Allegiance to the Flag in
order for each Commissioner to express appreciation for rendering
this service.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER
Announcement of Orientation Day for Newly Elected County
Commissioners
County Manager 0' Neal announced an Orientation Day to be
held on Wednesday, November 21, 1990, for the newly elected
officials beginning at 10:30 A.M. followed by a reception at 4:00
P.M. on the Porch of the Courthouse for Department Heads to meet
the County Commissioners. He invited all members of the Board to
attend.
PROGRESS REPORT ON JAIL EXPANSION PROJECT
Mr. Herb McKim, a partner of Ballard,
Architects, presented drawings and a model
expansion of the existing Law Enforcement
Enforcement Center Annex.
McKim
of the
Center
& Sawyer
proposed
and Law
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The following design development estimate was presented for
the New Hanover County Law Enforcement Center Annex which would
house the Civil, Patrol & Detective, and Training Divisions:
Interior Space
Exterior Space
19,105 sq. ft.
525 sq. ft.
19,630 sq. ft.
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General Construction
19,630 sq. ft. @ $54.94
Plumbing Construction
19,630 sq. ft. @ $3.99
Mechanical Construction
19,630 sq. ft. @ $8.94
Electrical Construction
19,630 sq. ft. @ $7.13
$1,078,472
78,324
175,492
139,962
Total Construction Cost
$1,472,250
Addition of Pistol Range
229,750
$1,702,000
Total
Commissioner Mathews inquired as to the necessity for an
indoor pistol range. Sheriff McQueen stated the range would be
totally utilized for training purposes by the Sheriff's
Department, City of Wilmington and military personnel.
Drawings were presented on expansion of the existing Law
Enforcement Center which would add 121 beds for a total of 241
beds. The estimated price of $3,303,840 presented in June 1990
has increased due to a change in the New Southern Building Code
which requires an additional 2,735 square feet of new space for
an increase of approximately $1,351,519 with a project cost of
$4,655,359. An option the Board may wish to consider would be
phasing the project by not finishing off the east end of the
second floor which would reduce the bed count by 57 for a total
of 184 beds with a estimated savings of $1,414,792.
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Commissioner Mathews stressed the importance of reducing the
jail expansion cost and inquired as to whether Mr. McKim, Sheriff
Joe McQueen and Mr. Dana Lynch had met to discuss the modular
concept. Mr. McKim stated he has met with Mr. Lynch and this
concept will be investigated.
Discussion was held on methods of financing and on a pending
decision by the State Supreme Court concerning lease/purchase
financing. Chairman Retchin stated a decision should be rendered
by the Court within the next month.
A lengthy discussion was held on whether the proposed
expansion at an estimated cost of $6,300,000 for both facilities
would adequately accommodate future needs, or should a new jail
facility be constructed at another site. Mr. McKim stated new
construction would be more costly due to the change in jail
requirements which have increased the square footage of cells per
prisoner and estimated a cost of $12,000,000 for a 241 bed
facility.
Discussion was held on the possibility of converting the
existing Law Enforcement Center into office space. Mr. McKim
stated the existing facility could be converted into office space
and courtrooms.
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Commissioner Mathews stressed the importance of further
study before making a decision to expand the present facility.
Vice-Chairman Barfield recommended discussing the
possibility of a joint venture with the City of Wilmington for
construction of a j ail complex for the Police Department and
Sheriff's Department. He also recommended including the Law
Enforcement Center in the proposed downtown space study.
After further discussion, it was agreed to delay action on
the j ail expansion until the Court has rendered a decision on
lease/purchase financing and to instruct Staff to include the Law
Enforcement Center in the downtown office space study.
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ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Greer to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Retchin adjourned the meeting at 11:45 o'clock A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the Board
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