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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
Session on Monday, November 18, 1991, at 1:30 o'clock
501 of the New Hanover County Administration Building,
Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
held a Work
P.M. in Room
320 Chestnut
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Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.;
Robert G. Greer; William H. Sutton; Vice-Chairman E. L. Mathews,
Jr.; Chairman Fred Retchin; County Manager, Allen O'Neal; Assistant
County Attorney, Wanda Copley; and Clerk to th~ Board, Lucie F.
Harrell.
Chairman Retchin called the meeting to order and stated a
status report will be presented on the New Hanover County strategic
planning process, and Architect John Sawyer will present proposed
changes to reduce costs for construction of the Myrtle Grove Branch
Library.
STATUS REPORT ON NEW HANOVER COUNTY STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
Assistant to the County Manager, Pat Melvin, commented on
proceeding with the steps of organization for development of a
Strategic Plan for New Hanover County and requested direction on
the following questions: (1) What time frame is the plan to
address, the next five years or to the turn of the century? (2) Is
the planning effort to focus on one special issue or several? and
(3) Is' the plan for the county only, or for all jurisdictions
within the county?
Consensus: After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
proceed in the following manner to develop the Strategic Plan:
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-The plan is to be developed to the year 2000.
-The plan should focus on four (4), but no more than (8)
special issues.
-The plan is to be developed for County Government only.
A time schedule and budget were presented on the strategic
planning process. The proposed budget projects a cost of $19.,000
for development of the plan over a period of 18 months. Compared
to other local governments, with plans ranging from $25,000 to
$500,000, this figure is quite reasonable.
Chairman Retchin stated the budget presented requires an
additional expenditure of only $3,000 since 82% of the budget is
for personnel and those salaries are already being paid.
Consensus: After further discussion, it was the consensus of the
Board to approve the time schedule and budget as presented.
Copies of these documents are hereby incorporated as a part of
the minutes and are included in Exhibit Book XIX, Page 23.
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The Board 'was requested to approve appointment of the
following committees to assist with development of the Strategic
Plan:
-Steering Committee: This committee will develop and approve
a budget and timetable; develop and approve a project design,
invite others to participate in various phases of the plan;
review and approve draft reports; assure that the view of key
stakeholders and decision-makers are represented; establish
policies and procedures; authorize expenditures; resolve
conflicts and inconsistencies during the planning effort; and
update the plan after completion of the initial effort.
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The Steering Committee will be composed of the following
individuals:
Board of County Commissioners
County Manager
-Resources Committee: This committee will identify
resources needed to carry out the planning effort
implement the strategies.
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The Resources Committee will be composed of the following
individuals:
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state Representatives
County Department Heads
UNC-W
Cape Fear Community College
-Planning Team: This team is responsible for carrying out the
steps outlined in the strategic planning process. It will
appoint task force members; establish deadlines for completion
of activities; coordinate efforts with the project director;
agree upon draft documents, reports, and strategies, for final
approval by the steering Committee. The Planning Team will
address facilitator/ steering Committee concerns as the need
arises.
The Planning Team will be composed of the following
individuals:
Business Leaders
Media Executives
Board of Education
Special Interest Groups
Community Non-Profit Agencies
civic Organizations
Religious Leaders
Community at-Large
2 members
2 members
1 member
2 members
2 members
2 members
2 members
2 members
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commissioner Barfield emphasized the importance of appointing
members from a cross-section of the community in order to fairly
represent all interest groups.
Consensus: After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
direct the Clerk to advertise for the recruitment of members to
serve on the Planning Team according to the County's Committee
Appointment Policy.
Discussion was held on scheduling a Work Session in February,
1992, to hear a report from the- Planning Team on the history and
present situation of the County; opportunities and threats;
national, state, and local trends; service needs; strengths and
weaknesses of the County; and critical issues for the future. It
was generally agreed that the Work Session should be scheduled as
an evening meeting.
Chairman Retchin expressed appreciation to Assistant to the
County Manager, Pat Melvin, for an excellent job in moving this
project forward.
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PRESENTATION OF COST REDUCTION REVISIONS FOR MYRTLE GROVE BRANCH
LIBRARY
Architect John Sawyer .presented the following proposed changes
to reduce the cost of the Myrtle Grove Branch Library:
1. Revise the parking lot layout to change the way the
parking lot drains. The change will result in eliminating all
the underground storm drainage piping, catch basins and
cleanouts. Also, substitute precast concrete wheel stops for
cast in place curbing; removing approximately 192 lineal feet
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of curb from the project. Saving the trees protected by the
County's Zoning Ordinance is included in the cost figure which
will require relaying of some pipe. project cost reduced by
$6,653.
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2. Revise the exterior parking lot lighting and reduce the
number of exterior area lighting fixtures from 5 to 3.
Project cost reduced by $2,500.
3. Remove all underground piping connected to the roof gutter
downspouts and provide splash blocks and gravel at the
downspouts. project cost reduced by $3,500.
4. Delete skylights in the public restrooms and the hallway
leading to the public restrooms. Project cost reduced by
$1,600.
5. Delete the finished stairway leading to the mechanical
loft and substitute a wall mounted ladder for this access.
project cost reduced by $5,000.
6. Delete the sloping drywall ceilings and indirect lighting
in the public restrooms and substitute a flat lay-in
acoustical tile ceiling. project cost reduced by $2,000.
7. Delete numerous wood trim details in the interior of the
building in the conference and meeting room, the reading room,
book stack areas, and the kitchen and lounge. project cost
reduced by $5,000.
8. Use aluminum storefront instead of Pella wood windows.
All glass will be fixed. project cost reduced by $2,519.
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9. Delete pavers outside door #14. Project cost reduced by
$5,850.
10. Delete interior brick. Interior finish will be painted
masonry block or painted gypsum board. This includes changing
from masonry block to wood studs in some areas. project cost
reduced by $7,200.
11. Remove north side built-in gutters.
gutters. project cost reduced by $1,500.
Provide external
12. Reduce landscaping to minimum required by zoning.
project cost reduced by $10,000.
13. Reduce furnishings budget to $12/ SF .
reduced by $20,000.
proj ect cost
14. Delete concrete walks at front edge of parking spaces.
project cost reduced by $2,500.
15. Delete shell stucco wall finish. Project cost reduced by
$1,632.
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16. Change cabinet inter iors to melamine. proj ect cost
reduced by $600. (Not recommended by the architect.)
17. Delete "H" column design w /wood enclosure. Provide round
painted steel column. project cost reduced by $2,800.
18. Delete column and beams at the end wall of reading room
and stacks. Footing is to remain. Project cost reduced by
$2,100.
19. Substitute insulated and tinted glass for Kalwall in
clerestory. project cost reduced by $8,660.
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20. Delete back section of parking lot.
space. project cost reduced by $7,700.
the architect.)
11 spaces @ $700 per
(Not recommended by
21. Plumbing: Delete back flow preventer, delete two roof
drain leaders, delete mechanical room floor drains. Pipe
condensate to the exterior. Delete trap primer piping for
these drains. project cost reduced by $7,500.
Delete two toilets and two lavatories. project cost reduced by ~
$4,000. (Not recommended by the architect.) ~
22. HVAC: Delete time clock control of HVAC system. Delete
underground ductwork at system #4. Revise roof drain p1p1ng
and ceiling cavity to accommodate above slab ductwork.
project cost reduced by $5,70'0.
23. Electrical: Revise fire alarm system to provide single
zone smoke detection and relay alarm to f ire department.
project cost reduced by $2,000.
Delete metal Halide HID lighting fixture type "R". Substitute
fluorescent up and down light tube design quartz wall sconces
at main wall surface (include 3 or 4 foot lamps in furnishing
budget). project cost reduced by $3,220.
SUMMARY
Total Deduct
$ 82,354
8,882
, 7,500
5,700
5.220
$110,656
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Total of recommended revisions
General Contractors O&P on deducts 12%
Plumbing
HVAC
Electrical
The County Manager was directed to contact the State to be
sure that the proposed revisions are not in conflict with the grant
requirements.
Motion: After further discussion, Commissioner Greer MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the cost reductions as
presented by the Architect with the exception of Item #16, which is
a $600 cost reduction for changing cabinet interiors to melamine,
which the Architect feels should not be changed; therefore, this
item is to remain unchanged. Staff is authorized to request
alternates in the bid specifications for all other items not
recommended by the Architect. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Greer to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Retchin adjourned the meeting at 3:30 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Clerk to the Board
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