1990-12-17 Regular Meeting299
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 17, 1990
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, December 17, 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.
Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.;
Robert G. Greer; Vice-Chairman E. L. Mathews, Jr.; Chairman Fred
Retchin; County Manager, Allen O'Neal; County Attorney, Robert W.
Pope; and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Commissioner Carl T. Durham was absent due to sickness.
Chairman Retchin called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Daniel B. O'Leary of All Saint's Episcopal Church
gave the invocation.
Chairman Retchin led the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public
would like to present an item not listed on the Regular Agenda or
discuss an item listed on the Consent Agenda. No comments were
received.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Barfield commented on Consent Agenda Item #3
and recommended clarification of the wording under Article VI,
Section 10, Purchase of Surplus Property Restricted.
Motion: After further discussion, Commissioner Greer MOVED,
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Mathews to approve the Consent Agenda
with removal of the amendment to Article VI, Section 10 of the
Personnel Policy under Consent Agenda Item #3 for clarification
of the wording pertaining to the purchase of surplus property.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
The Commissioners
Meeting of December 3,
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approved the minutes of the Regular
1990, as presented by the Clerk to the
Approval of Contract #91-0001 with the New Hanover County
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the New Hanover County
Sheriff's Department
The Commissioners approved a contract with the New Hanover
County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and the Sheriff's
Department for enforcement of ABC laws by the Sheriff's
Department. The Chairman was authorized to execute the contract
documents.
A copy of the contract is on file in the Legal Department.
Approval of Amendments to Personnel Policy
The Commissioners approved amendments to the following
sections of the Personnel Policy to more accurately reflect the
intent of the original policies and to insure that the language
of the County Policy is in keeping with State regulations:
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Article V, Sec. 5
Article VII, Sec. 21
Article IX, Sec. 1
- Reinstatement
- Worker's Compensation Leave
- Insurance Benefits
Copies of the amendments are on file in the Department of
Human Resources.
Waiver of Tipping Fees for Disposal of Demolition Materials on
Museum Property at 17 South 8th Street
The Commissioners waived the tipping fees for disposal of
demolition materials located on Museum property at 17 South 8th
Street.
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Approval of Consent Agreement #PLA-90-0425 with Barclays Bank of
North Carolina, First Hanover Bank, and Central Carolina Bank
and Trust Company, National Association For Subdivision
Foreclosure - Planning Department
The Commissioners approved a Consent Agreement with Barclays
Bank of North Carolina, First Hanover Bank, and Central Carolina
Bank and Trust Company, National Association for a subdivision
foreclosure. The County Attorney and Planning Staff recommended
approval of the consent agreement stating it does not violate
the Zoning Ordinance or compromise the amount of open space
allocated to the units previously recorded. The Chairman was
authorized to execute the necessary documents.
A copy of the agreement is on file in the Legal Department.
Adoption of Resolution Adding Apple Road and Misty Lane to the
North Carolina State Highway System
The Commissioners adopted a resolution adding Apple Road and
Misty Lane to the N. C. State Highway System (Division File
#662-N) .
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of
the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page 30.
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Adoption of Resolution Accepting An Offer to Purchase Surplus
Property Jointly OWned by the City of Wilmington and New Hanover
County
The Commissioners adopted a resolution accepting an offer of
purchase from Lewis Frederick Williams in the amount of $875 for
the sale of jointly owned surplus property located at 905 Grace
Street, Tax Parcel #R048-17-008-007.000. The property represents
ad valorem tax values as of 1983 totaling $950. The offer to
purchase has been duly advertised for upset bid.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of
the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page 30.
Approval of Budget Amendment #91-0103 - Health Department
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment:
91-0103 Health Department/Health Education
Debit
Credit
Health Dept.jHealth Education
Contributions
$550
Advertising
Printing
$500
$ 50
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Purpose: To set up a budget for the Red Ribbon Program to
discourage drinking while driving during the holidays. Several
area businesses contributed funds to the program.
Budget Amendment #91-0104 Reported for Entry Into the Minutes
The following Budget Amendment was reported for entry into
the minutes:
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91-0104 Non-Departmental/Outside Agencies/Human Services/KEYS
Debit
Credit
Non-Departmental
Contingency
$10,000
Outside Agencies/Human Services
KEYS
$10,000
Purpose: To budget funds for contribution to "KEYS" as approved
by the Commissioners on November 19, 1990.
Award of Bid to MEn Guard to Provide Disposal for the Health
Department's Infectious Waste and Approval of Budget Amendment
#91-0105
The Commissioners awarded an informal bid to MED Guard to
provide disposal of the Health Department's infectious waste and
approved the following Budget Amendment:
91-0105 Health Department/Personal Health
Debit
Credit
Health/Personal Health
Health Fees
$12,500
Contracted Services
Departmental Supplies
$5,000
$7,500
Purpose: To budget an increase of $5,000 in contracted services
for additional cost for infectious waste disposal and $7,500 for
addi tional flu and other vaccines. The increased expenditures
will be funded by increased health fee receipts. No additional
County funds are required.
A copy of the contract is on file in the Legal Department.
Award of Contract #PRO-90-0424 to Willo Products Company, Inc.
for Repairs to Jail Cell Doors - Property Management
The Commissioners awarded an informal bid to Willo Products
Company, Inc. in the amount of $4,000 to provide special
maintenance, service and repairs for 72 cell doors and 14
security doors in the Law Enforcement Building. The Chairman was
authorized to execute the contract documents.
A copy of the contract is on file in the Legal Department.
Acceptance of Grant from Cape Fear Community College for Museum
Project and Approval of Budget Amendment #91-0109
The Commissioners accepted a grant in the amount of
from Cape Fear Community College for a project entitled,
Folks Don't Want Me To Talk About Slavery" and approved
following Budget Amendment:
$575
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the
91-0109
Museum
Debit
Credit
Museum
Contribution from Cape Fear
Community College
$575
Contracted Services
Travel
$550
$ 25
Purpose: To budget grant from Cape Fear Community College for
project entitled: "My Folks Don't Want Me to Talk About Slavery".
The total project cost is $600 with a grant in the amount of $575
and the County's share of $25 which is in the Museum's operating
budget.
Acceptance of North Carolina Humanities Council Grant and
Approval of Budget Amendment #91-0110 - New Hanover County Museum
The Commissioners accepted the N. C. Humanities Council
Grant in the amount of $40,131 as a co-sponsor with St. John's
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Museum of the Arts for a project entitled "Wilmington's cultural
History". The Museum is serving as the fiscal agent on the
project with the County's match to be provided from in-kind
services (staff time, etc.). The following Budget Amendment was
approved:
91-0110 Museum
Debit
Credit
J:l1useum
N. C. Humanities Grant
$40,131
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Contracted Services
Departmental Supplies
Travel
Rent
Printing
Telephone
Postage
$19,550
$ 7,700
$ 831
$ 300
$11,500
$ 125
$ 125
Approval of Budget Amendment #91-0111 - Agricultural Extension
Service
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment:
91-0111 Non-Departmental/Agricultural Extension
Debit
Credit
Non-Departmental
Contingency
$4,152
Agricultural Extension
Capital Outlay
$4,152
Purpose: To budget funds for word processing software, 0
spread sheet software, and printer. This is a joint State/County
project which was anticipated to fall over two fiscal years when ~
the budget was adopted. The State has revised the schedule and
will install their equipment on January 7, 1991. The system will
not be fully operational without items to be purchased by the
County.
ACCEPTANCE OF TAX COLLECTION REPORTS THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 1990
The Commissioners accepted the following Tax Collection
Reports through November 30, 1990, as presented by the Collector
of Revenue:
New Hanover County Tax Collections
New Hanover County Fire District Tax Collections
Copies of the reports are hereby incorporated as a part of
the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page 30.
Approval of Value Adjustments on Properties, Listing Penalties,
and Certification Penalty - Tax Department
The Commissioners approved property value adjustments to the
following taxpayers because of conditions that have now been
brought to the attention of the Tax Department:
Bahouth, Shafiq Saba
Bradshaw, Darrell Eugene
Campbell, Kenneth C.
Jackson, Norman Etux.
Munie, Delmar E. & Patricia M.
Rhodes, Paul W.
Rother, George W. & Elizabeth
Shelton, William Randall
Sugheir, Stephen Eidy
Teer, Michael Page
Whittington, William R. & Dolly A.
Youssef, Shawgi, Abdal
$ 1,112
$ 2,940
$ 3,128
$ 8,720
$22,840
$ 4,305
$18,840
$ 3,280
$ 3,300
$ 440
$ 2,910
$ 4,716
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The Commissioners released the
taxpayers certified: (1) they had
listing period; (2) had sickness or
the listing period; or (3) listed,
during the listing period:
following penalties since
mailed listings during the
were in the hospital during
in error, in another county
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Brown, Phillip & Betty F.
Conyers, Marion Walker
Crocker, Newland Kay
Lamb, Ted Wayne
Ritter, David A.
Smith, Robert Wayne
Stevens, Grady Elwood
Teer, Michael Page
Underwood, James Albert
Woodard, Scott D.
$ 6.55
$ 1. 60
$ 9.06
$22.11
$ 6.85
$28.11
$ .57
$90.27
$ 8.51
$ 5.00
The Commissioners released the following certification
penalty since this was the taxpayer's first offense:
Cody, Doris Margaret
$100.00
Adoption of New Fee Schedule for Tax Maps
The Commissioners adopted the following fee schedule for tax
department maps due to the present change not covering the actual
cost of service. The new schedule is to become effective January
2, 1991.
Cadastral (Tax) Map
Ortho Photo
Composite (Overlay)
Inter Government Facility Use Fee
$5.00 each
$5.00 each
$7.00 each
$1.00 each
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Approval for Resale of Property Acquired Through a Tax
Foreclosure
The Commissioners approved the resale of property acquired
by the City and County through a tax foreclosure against Walter
James Burns, Tax Parcel #R04817-010-013-000, 213 N. 9th Street.
Mr. Burns has requested to purchase this property through private
sale as outlined in G.S. 105-376(c) at the price of $1,656.52
which covers the City and County's costs to foreclose the
property and pay 1990 taxes.
PRESENTATION OF RETIREMENT PLAQUE TO FRANCES ORRELL
Chairman Retchin, on behalf of the Board, presented a
retirement plaque to Ms. Frances Orrell in recognition of 22
years and 6 months of service as a Public Health Nurse at the
Health Department. He wished her a healthy and happy retirement.
Chairman Retchin stated Mr. Howard Stinson and Jeanine
Stinson were to receive plaques for service in the Sheriff's
Department; however, due to a recent move to Florida, they were
not able to attend the meeting. Plaques will be forwarded to
them.
RECOGNITION OF NEW COUNTY EMPLOYEES
County Manager O'Neal introduced and welcomed the following
new employees:
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Shirley Johnson
Caroline Beilke
Phyllis Moore-Taylor
Edwin Hart
Cara Morris
Health Department
Department of Social Services
Department of Social Services
Environmental Health
Sheriff' Department
Chairman Retchin, on behalf of the Board of Commissioners,
welcomed the new employees to the County family and wished them
well in their new employment.
RECOGNITION OF DAN SUMMERS, MIKE WATERS, AND CHRIS ELROD FOR BEING
SELECTED TO RECEIVE STATE AWARDS
Chairman Retchin, on behalf of the Board, presented
Certificates of Appreciation to the following county employees
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for outstanding achievement in their professional fields:
-Dan Summers, Director of Emergency Management, for being
selected to receive the "General Edward Foster Griffin
Award" presented by the N. C. Division of Environmental
Management for the outstanding Emergency Management
Director.
-Mike Waters, Director of Parks & Recreation, for being
selected to receive the "N. C. Recreation & Parks Society
Award". This award is presented to the outstanding parks
and recreation professional for efforts contributed to
local, as well as state and national, parks programs.
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-Chris Elrod, New Hanover County Fire Marshal, for being
selected to receive the first annual "N. C. Alarm System
Association Fire Fighter of the Year" award. This award
is presented to the professional who has contributed out-
standing efforts in fire prevention, fire service
training, fire service education, and fire code related
activities.
APPRECIATION TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR ASSISTANCE IN
RECEIVING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE TRI-COUNTY DETOX TREATMENT
CENTER - SOUTHEASTERN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Area Director, William D. Sudduth, expressed appreciation to
the Board of Commissioners for their support and assistance in
obtaining the State Alcohol & Drug Grant in the amount of
$ 2 50,000 to provide substance abuse detox services through a
non-hospital medical detox program. He stated the Detox Center
has been opened since October 5, 1989, and funding has been
sparse; however, through support of the Board of Commissioners
and a letter forwarded by the Chairman to the legislative
delegation, notification was received on November 6, 1990, that
the $250,000 grant had been awarded to the Southeastern Center.
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commissioner Barfield stated as the representative of the
Commissioners on the Southeastern Center Board, when speaking to
the Alliance for the Mentally Ill, he informed the group that he
was proud to be a member of a Board composed of County
Commissioners who have always supported funding for mental health
needs, and he expressed appreciation to his fellow Commissioners.
PRESENTATION BY SAM ROSE OF LOWRIMORE, WARWICK & COMPANY ON THE
JUNE 30, 1990, COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Sam Rose, CPA and partner of Lowrimore, Warwick and
Company, presented and discussed the major portions of the 1990
Comprehensive Financial Report. He complimented the Finance
Director, Finance Staff and the County Print Shop for an
excellent job in preparing the annual report. He stated the
County has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance
Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the past
nine years.
Discussion was held on the importance of maintaining a
strong fund balance, which is the County's assets minus
liabili ties. Discussion was also held on the "available fund
balance" which is cash and investments minus short-term
liabilities. As of June 30, 1990, the County's fund balance fell
to 18%, 2% below the desired 20%; therefore, when preparing the
1991-92 Budget emphasis should be placed on maintaining a healthy
fund balance.
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Commissioner Greer commented on recommended changes
mentioned in the report and inquired as to whether these items
have been addressed. County Manager 0' Neal stated the Finance
Director is working with various departments in implementing the
recommended changes and that once responses have been received,
administrative procedures will be developed.
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Consensus: It was the consensus of the Board for the County
Manager to forward a report on implemented changes once these
items have been addressed.
Chairman
appreciation
complimented
report.
Retchin, on behalf
to Mr. Rose for an
the Finance Director
of the
excellent
and Staff
Board, expressed
presentation and
for an excellent
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STATUS REPORT ON 1991 TAX REVALUATION
Tax Administrator, Roland Register, stated the Tax
Department mailed 64,537 revaluation tax statements on November
16, 1990. As of this date, 4,500 calls have been received with
3,000 property owners requesting a review by the Appraisal
Department. Approximately 1,900 reappraisals have been performed
with 70% of these tax values changed. Approximately 1,052
parcels are to be reviewed and the property owners have been
notified that an appraiser will be calling to schedule an
appointment. Overall the revaluation process has gone quite
well.
Vice-Chairman Mathews stated he felt hiring of temporary
personnel to handle telephone complaints had been beneficial in
assisting property owners with their complaints. Tax
Administrator Register stated the additional telephone assistance
has been most successful and helpful to property owners as well
as to employees of the Tax Department.
Commissioner Barfield stated overall he was quite pleased
with the revaluation process; however, he was concerned about a
statement made in the newspaper which indicated that the more
affluent property owners would be targeted to be more heavily
taxed. He stated no specific group of persons should be
targeted, and if this statement was made, an apology should be
made. Tax Administrator Register stated he was not aware of this
statement; however, he would check into the matter.
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Commissioner Greer inquired as to the number of counties who
perform revaluations every four years asking if more frequent
revaluations would be beneficial to the taxpayers? Tax
Administrator Register stated four (4) counties are performing
evaluations every four years with Harnett County on a 2-year
cycle, and that, in his opinion, a four year schedule would be
beneficial to all parties involved.
Commissioner Barfield stressed the importance of encouraging
the General Assembly to adopt enabling legislation that will
allow counties to collect revenue through other sources.
After discussion of seeking other revenue sources and state
legislation to relieve persons on fixed incomes who cannot pay
increased property taxes, Chairman Retchin expressed appreciation
to the Tax Department for an excellent job in carrying out the
1991 Revaluation.
Discussion was held on weather the Board of County
Commissioners should sit as the Board of Equalization & Review.
Tax Administrator Register stated the Commissioners have until
the date of March 1, 1991, to make a final decision.
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Consensus: After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board
that the County Commissioners will sit as the 1991 Board of
Equalization & Review.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO AMEND
G. S. 160A-20 TO ALLOW AIRPORT AUTHORITIES TO SECURE INSTALLMENT
FINANCING
Motion: Vice-Chairman Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to adopt a resolution requesting the General Assembly to
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amend G.S. 160A-20 to
installment financing.
allow airport authorities to secure
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING INTEREST RATE FOR 1990A AND
1990B SERIES SOLID WASTE BONDS - LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Mathews to adopt a resolution approving the interest rate for
$2,200,000 of Solid Waste Disposal Bonds, Series 1990A. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of
the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page 30.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Mathews to adopt a resolution. approving the interest rate for
$1,300,000 of Solid Waste Disposal Bonds, Series 1990B. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
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Absent:
commissioner Durham
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A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of
the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page 30.
AWARD OF CONTRACT iEMS-90-0399 WITH MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
SPECIALISTS, INC. FOR NON-EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE ( CATEGORY
II) WITHIN NEW HANOVER COUNTY AND AMBULANCE SERVICE ORIGINATING
WITHIN NEW HANOVER COUNTY WITH AN OUT-OF-COUNTY DESTINATION
Finance Director, Andrew J. Atkinson, commented on
negotiations with Medical Transportation Specialist, Inc. to
provide non-emergency ambulance service stating the proposal
contains the following changes:
Service
Proposed
Rate
Old
Rate
Oxygen Usage Charge per transport
Cardiac Monitoring
IV Administration
$11.00
$ 5.00
$15.00
$70.00
No Change
$3.50 per mile
(out-county)
No Charge
No Charge
No Charge
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
Waiting Charge after 1st 15 min.
Loaded Mileage Charge
$100.00
$15 per gtr/hr
$2.00 per mile
The major change in the contract is reflected in Section
5(c) which states Sections 5(a) and 5(b) will be deleted and
effective July 1, 1991, the County will contribute $40,000 per
fiscal year to Medical Transportation Specialist, Inc. (MTS) in
return for MTS billing for all services provided with
implementation of appropriate collection procedures; and
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evaluation and adjustment of the County's contribution at the
time of contract renewal.
Motion: After discussion of indigent care and the fact that MTS
will accept medicare and medicaid assignments with payments being
mailed directly to MTS, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Greer to approve the contract as presented. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent:
Commissioner Durham
A copy of the contract is on file in the Legal Department.
APPROVAL OF FUNDING REQUEST FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG TASK FORCE
Mr. Terry Horton, Chairman of the Alcohol and Drug Task
Force, presented a status report on the Task Force and listed the
following goals:
1. Promote Awareness of the extent of alcohol and drug
abuse in the Cape Fear area.
2. Educate the community in the early detection of
alcohol and drug abuse problems with particular
emphasis on higher risk youth.
3. Facilitate coordination of substance abuse services
in the areas of education, prevention, intervention,
treatment, and enforcement.
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4. Advocate methods of reducing alcohol and drug abuse
while specifically avoiding duplication of community
services.
5. Ensure that adequate rehabilitation facilities and
personnel are available.
The Task Force is composed of 30 members who meet on a
monthly basis. Through coordination with UNC-W and other
agencies, a New Hanover County Drug Symposium will be held on
February 22-23, 1991, on the campus of UNC-W. The purpose of the
Symposium will be to bring together community leaders, private
sector leaders, elected officials, leaders in the criminal
justice system, educational system, and treatment field to
discuss how we can best maximize the use of our limited resources
to combat the drug abuse problems in New Hanover County. The
cost of the Symposium will be approximately $10,000 with the
following funding requests:
City of Wilmington
New Hanover County
Towns of Wrightsville Beach,
Carolina Beach, Kure Beach,
& private industry
$3,000
$4,000
$3,000
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The City of Wilmington has agreed to fund $3,000 contingent
upon New Hanover County funding $4,000.
Vice-Chairman Mathews and Commissioner Barfield emphasized
the importance of not overlapping services. Commissioner
Barfield stated the drug problem is so large, it will be
diffi~ult to know where overlapping is occurring.
Motion: After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED
by Vice-Chairman Mathews to approve a funding allocation of
$4,000 to the New Hanover County Drug Symposium. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
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Chairman Retchin
Absent:
Commissioner Durham
BREAK
Chairman Retchin recessed the meeting for a break from 10:15
o'clock A.M. to 10:29 o'clock A.M.
MEETING RECESSED TO HOLD A REGULAR MEETING OF THE WATER & SEWER
DISTRICT
Chairman Retchin recessed the meeting from 10: 30 0' clock
A.M. until 10:36 o'clock A.M to hold a Regular Meeting of the New
Hanover County Water & Sewer District.
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ADOPTION OF PROJECT ORDINANCE AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS
191-0107 AND ft:91-0108 FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CAPITAL PROJECT
BUDGET FOR THE BURN PIT
County Manager O'Neal requested approval of a Project
Ordinance and Budget Amendments for costs involved with removal
of waste from the Burn Pit located on Airport property.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Mathews to approve the Project Ordinance as presented and the
following Budget Amendments. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
#91-0107 Burn Pit Project:
Debit
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Burn Pit Project
Contribution/City of Wilmington
Contribution/ Cape Fear Comm. College
Contribution/Corps of Engineers
Transfer In (from General Fund)
$325,000
$325,000
$325,000
$325,000
Contracted Services
Waste Disposal Charges
EPA Oversite
Remedial Investigation Feasibility Study
Contingency
$117,500
$308,000
$100,000
$750,000
$ 24,500
Purpose: To establish the budget for the Burn Pit Project. The
cost of the project is tentative and is expected to extend past
the end of the current fiscal year.
*91-0108 Burn Pit Project Transfers
Debit
Credit
General Government
Appropriated Fund Balance
$100,000
Non-Departmental
Transfer to Burn Pit Project
$100,000
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Purpose: To budget funds from the General Fund to the Burn pit
Project for the initial portion of the clean up process.
A copy of the Project Ordinance is hereby incorporated as a
part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XVIII, Page
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APPOINTMENT OF SPIRO JAMES MACRIS, JOHN MALCOLM COBLE AND LESLIE
HALL, JR. TO SERVE ON THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
Chairman Retchin stated the following positions are vacant
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on the Board of Health and opened the floor to receive
nominations:
1 Vacancy - General Public Position
1 Vacancy - Dental Position
1 Vacancy - Professional Engineer Position
Vice-Chairman Mathews nominated Dr. Dellmer Seitter, Jr. to
fill the vacant dental position.
Commissioner Greer nominated Spiro James Macris to fill the
vacant dental position.
Chairman Retchin asked if the Board would like to vote on
the nominations or would they prefer to delay the appointment
until the next meeting.
It was the consensus of the Board for the Chairman to call
for a vote on the two nominations:
Chairman Retchin called for a vote on the nomination of Dr.
Dellmer Seitter, Jr. Upon vote, the MOTION DID NOT CARRY AS
FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Vice-Chairman Mathews
Voting Nay: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
Chairman Retchin called for a vote on the nomination of Dr.
Spiro James Macris. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS AND
Dr. Macris was appointed to serve a 3-year term on the Board of
Health with an expiration date of December 31, 1993:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
Chairman Retchin opened the floor to receive nominations for
the vacant general public position stating three applications
have been received and that Amaryallis L. Rehder desires
reappointment.
Vice-Chairman Mathews nominated John Malcolm Coble to fill
the vacant general public position.
There being no further nominations,
declared the nominations closed.
Chairman Retchin
Vote: By acclamation, John Malcolm Coble was appointed to serve
a three-year term in the general public category on the Board of
the Health with an expiration date of December 31, 1993.
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Chairman Retchin opened the floor to receive nominations for
Professional Engineer position.
Commissioner Greer nominated W. Leslie Hall, Jr. to fill the
Professional Engineer position.
There be~ng no further nominations,
declared the nominations closed.
Chairman Retchin
Vote: By acclamation, W. Leslie Hall, Jr. was appointed to serve
a three-year term on the Board of Health in the Professional
Engineer category with an expiration date o~ December 31, 1993.
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REAPPOINTMENT OF SHIRLEY H. BERRY AND APPOINTMENT OF STEVE W.
WOODARD TO SERVE ON THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Chairman Retchin stated two member at-large positions are
vacant on the Human Relations Commission with Shirley H. Berry
and Irene Kimel-Cahoon desiring reappointment. He opened the
floor to receive nominations to fill the vacant positions.
Commissioner Barfield nominated Shirley H. Berry and Irene
Kimel-Cahoon for reappointment to fill the vacant member at-large
positions.
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Vice-Chairman Mathews nominated Shirley H. Berry and Steve
W. Woodard to fill the vacant member at-large positions.
Chairman Retchin closed the nominations.
Vote: Chairman Retchin called for
H. Berry to serve a three-year
Commission with the term expiring
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
a vote on reappointing Shirley
term on the Human Relations
December 31, 1993. Upon vote,
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
Vote: Chairman Retchin called for a
Irene Kimel-Cahoon. Upon vote, the
FOLLOWS:
vote on reappointment
MOTION DID NOT CARRY
of
AS
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Voting Nay: Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
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Absent:
Commissioner Durham
Vote: Chairman Retchin called for a vote on the appointment of
Steve W. Woodard to serve a three-year term on the Human
Relations Commission with the term expiring December 31, 1993.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF JOANNE SWART
REPRESENTATIVE ON THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
AS
YWCA
Consensus: By consensus, the Board of Commissioners ratified the
appointment of Joanne Swart as the YWCA Representative on the
Human Relations Commission.
APPOINTMENT OF MARION ROGERS TO SERVE ON THE HUMAN SERVICES
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD
Chairman Retchin stated one position is available on the
Human Services Transportation Advisory Board due to the
resignation of Ms. Belle Whitman. The vacancy must be filled
with a member from the over age 60 population.
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Motion: Vice-Chairman Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to appoint Marion Rogers to serve an unexpired term on
the Human Services Transportation Advisory Board representing a
member from the over age 60 population. The term is to expire
October 18, 1991. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
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Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent:
Commissioner Durham
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APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL L. BIBLIN TO SERVE ON THE INDUSTRIAL
FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY
Chairman Retchin stated one vacancy exists on the Industrial
Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority due to the
resignation of Ernest J. Sewell. Only one application has been
received.
Motion: Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to appoint Daniel L. Biblin to fill the unexpired term
on the Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing
Authority with an expiration date of February 22, 1995. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
APPOINTMENT OF JEREMIAH N. PARTRICK TO SERVE ON THE NEW HANOVER
COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Chairman Retchin stated one vacancy exists on the Library
Advisory Board due to the resignation of John Igel.
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Motion: Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Mathews to appoint Jeremiah N. Partrick, D.D.S., P.A. to serve an
unexpired term on the Library Advisory Board with an expiration
date of August 31, 1991. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
REAPPOINTMENT OF ALLENE DRAIN TO SERVE A THIRD TERM ON THE
SOUTHEASTERN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH, DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES AREA BOARD
Chairman Retchin stated one member at-large vacancy exists
on the Mental Health Board of Directors and that four
applications have been received. He opened the floor to receive
nominations:
Vice-Chairman Mathews nominated Reverend Robert D. Cook.
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Commissioner Barfield stated the Mental Health Board has
requested reappointment of Allene Drain for a third term since
she is Chairman of the Mental Health Board and is very deeply
involved with many programs and funding problems confronting the
Center. He stated Reverend Cook would make an excellent member;
however, due to Ms. Drain's present involvement, he would
recommended reappointment of Ms. Drain and consideration of
Reverend Cook for the next vacancy.
Vice-Chairman Mathews withdrew his nomination.
There being no further nominations,
declared the nominations closed.
Chairman Retchin
Vote: By acclamation, Allene Drain was reappointed to serve
another four-year term on the Mental Health Board with the term
expiring on December 13, 1994.
REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM R. JESSUP TO SERVE AS THE COUNTY'S
REPRESENTATIVE ON "THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITY"
Chairman Retchin stated The National Organization on
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Disability has requested reappointment of William Jessup to serve
on their Board.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Greer to reappoint William R. Jessup to serve as the County's
representative on the National Organization on Disability Board
for the coming year. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent:
Commissioner Durham
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DISCUSSION OF STATE STATUTE REGULATING THE DESIGNATION OF
CATEGORIES ON THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Commissioner Barfield commented on the State Statute
regulating the designation of categories for the Board of Health
and inquired as to whether a category could be established for
the membership to include a restaurant representative.
County Attorney Pope stated the General Assembly would have
to amend the Statute; however, the Board could utilize a general
public at-large position for this designation without a local
enabling act from the General Assembly.
Motions: After further discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Greer to go on record as desiring the
General Assembly to include a representative from restaurants as
a category for the Boards of Health. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman.Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent:
Commissioner Durham
APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY
AND COMMITTEES
After discussion,
appoint the following
following committees:
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COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON VARIOUS BOARDS
it was the
Commissioners
consensus of the Board to
to serve as members of the
NAME OF BOARD
Board of Health
Southeastern Center for Mental Health
Hospital Board of Trustees
Port, Waterway & Beach Commission
Military Affairs Committee
Transportation Advisory Committee
Council of Governments
Wilmington Industrial Commission
Board of Fire Commissioners
Human Relations Commission
Convention & Visitors Bureau
DARE Board of Directors
United Way
Region "0" EMS
Chamber of Commerce
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Human Services Transportation Adv. Board
Ad Hoc Day Care Task Force
Fight Against Drugs Committee
City/County Solid Waste Mgt. Sub-Committee
City/County Water & Sewer Sub-Committee
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City/County Stormwater Mgt. Sub-Committee
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COMMISSIONER APPOINTED
Commissioner Greer
Commissioner Barfield
Chairman Retchin
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Chairman Retchin
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Chairman Retchin
Commissioner Barfield
Chairman Retchin
Chairman Retchin
Chairman Retchin
Commissioner Barfield
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Chairman Retchin
Commissioner Barfield
Vacant
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ACCEPTANCE OF KATE B. REYNOL:pS HEALTH CARE TRUST GRANT
DEPARTMENT OF AGING
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Mathews to accept a one-time Kate B. Reynolds Health Care Trust
Grant in amount of $5,000 for the Department of Aging to expand
the home-delivered meals program. Upon vote, the MOTJON CARRIED
AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent:
Commissioner Durham
DISCUSSION OF FOOD BANK OF COASTAL CAROLINA, INC.
Chairman Retchin read a letter received from the Food Bank
of Coastal Carolina, Inc. updating the Board on the commodities
program. The letter stated the newly formed board, Community
Food Center, voted to dissolve the corporation; therefore, the
Food Bank of Coastal Carolina, Inc. would like to continue to
operate the New Hanover County Commodity Program of the N. C.
Department of Agriculture at its 12th street facility. In order
to operate the commodities program, the Food Bank has requested a
quarterly allocation of $10,000 from the contingency funds as of
January 1, 1991.
Vice-Chairman Mathews expressed concern for not receiving in
writing the reasons for dissolution of the newly created Board
stating he thought the agency was functioning well.
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Commissioner Barfield expressed concern for in-house
fighting and stated with dissolution of the present board, will
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard and the Food Bank of Coastal Carolina,
Inc. be able to work together effectively? He recommended
delaying the funding request until evidence can be presented by
both boards stating they will work together as one agency to
operate the commodities program and feed the hungry.
Consensus: It was the consensus of the Board for Jack Morgan,
President of The Food Bank of Coastal Carolina, Inc., to appear
before the Board on January 7, 1991, to discuss and explain the
reason for dissolution of the Community Food Center and the
manner in which the Food Bank and Mother Hubbard's Cupboard will
operate the commodities program and feed the hungry.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF MARCH 27, 1991, AS DATE FOR ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE
SHRIMP-A-ROO IN RALEIGH
Chairman Retchin announced the County will sponsor its
annual Legislative Shrimp-a-roo on March 27, 1991, and reque.sted
the Commissioners to mark their calendars accordingly.
Commissioner
recommended that
should be invited.
Barfield commented on invitations and
agencies receiving state and federal monies
Chairman Retchin recommended inviting chairmen and directors
the of Mental Health Center, Department of Social Services, the
Health Department and any other agencies receiving state funding.
~ Consensus: After further discussion, it was the consensus of the
~~. board to direct the County Staff to invite directors and board
chairpersons of all agencies receiving state funding.
RETREAT SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 8-9, 1991
County Manager O'Neal recommended holding a retreat on
February 7-8, 1991. Chairman Retchin recommended the dates of
February 8-9.
Consensus: After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board
to hold a retreat on the dates of February 8-9, 1991. The County
Manager was requested to select the place and time.
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DISCUSSION OF 1991-92 BUDGET
Discussion was heJd on funding problems occurring at the
State level and the importance of considering this factor when
preparing the 1991-92 Budget. Chairman Retchin requested the
County Manager to write a letter to department heads and all
county employees emphasizing the shortage of funds and
encouraging :everyone to cut back as much as possible when
submitting their 1991-92 budget requests.
Discussion was held on encouraging the General Assembly to
allow counties to seek alternative revenue sources other than
property taxes. Chairman Retchin stated the General Assembly has
indicated the possibility of allowing other sources of revenues
on the local level if public referendums are held and approved by
the voters.
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DISCUSSION OF STATE AND FEDERAL MANDATES
Commissioner Greer expressed concern for various mandates
from the state and federal governments with no funding mechanisms
in place, nor support from the general public for items such as
j ail expansions. He questioned whether state and local
governments are getting away from the American form of government
by finding funding alternatives for items that are not wanted by
the people.
Commissioner Barfield stated j ails will be overcrowded as
long as sentences are not fully served and inmates are not made
to work. He expressed concern for federal and state regulations
that prohibit restitution programs and stated these laws should
be changed.
Chairman Retchin stated one of the legislative goals
discussed in Pinehurst was to allow inmates to work without the
supervision of law enforcement which would allow for the
establishment of community work programs.
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Consensus: After further discussion, Commissioner Barfield
MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Greer to write a letter to our
local legislative delegation and U. S. Representatives and
Senators expressing concern for regulations that prohibit inmates
from performing community service work. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Durham
DISCUSSION OF SOUND SYSTEM
Vice-Chairman Mathews expressed
functioning of the sound system and
portable system at the next meeting.
concern for the
recommended usage of
poor
the
Consensus: It was the consensus of the Board for the Clerk to
check into usage of the the portable sound system for the next
meeting.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER
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Reminder of Work Session at the Steam Plant
County Manager O'Neal reminded the Commissioners of a Work
Session at the Steam Plant on Tuesday, December 18, 1990, at 2:00
P.M.
Reminder of Dinner Sponsored by the Southeastern Mental Health
Center
Chairman Retchin reminded the Commissioners of the dinner
meeting with the Mental Health Center Board to be held on
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Tuesday, December 18, 1990, at 6:00 P.M. in the hospital
conference room.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Greer to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Greer
Vice-Chairman Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent:
Commissioner Durham
Chairman Retchin adjourned the meeting at 11:35 o'clock A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk to the Board
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