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1988-11-21 Regular Meeting ~ 326 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1988 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, November 21, 1988, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in the General Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; W. Albert Corbett, Jr.; Robert G. Greer; Vice-Chairman Fred Retchin; Chairman Nolan O'Neal; County Manager, G. Felix Cooper; County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell. I Chairman O'Neal called the meeting to order. INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reverend Adrian Shepard, Pastor of United Advent Christian Church, gave the invocation. County Attorney, Robert W. Pope, led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENTATION OF JOHN M. DOLAN MEMORIAL The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners by acclamation established the John M. Dolan Volunteer Fireman of the Year Award in memory of former County Commissioner John M. Dolan. Chairman 0' Neal, on behalf of the Board, presented to Mrs. Agnes Dolan and family a memorial plaque which will be permanently located on the Third Floor entrance to the General Assembly Room in the New Hanover County Courthouse. Guidelines for the award process are contained in Exhibit Book XVI, Page 35. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Greer to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 7, 1988, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman 0' Neal asked if would like to comment on an item or an item listed on the Consent anyone from the general public not listed on the Regular Agenda Agenda. No one commented. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Corbett to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Commissioner Upon vote, CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Acceptance of 1988-89 EEOC Grant - Human Relations Commission The Commissioners accepted the 1988-89 EEOC grant in the amount of $42,040, and authorized the Chairman to execute the document. Approval of HNTB Work Authorization 87-1 - New Hanover County Airport The Commissioners approved Work Authorization 87-1 in the amount of $44,510 for additional services provided by Howard Needles Tammen & Bergendoff in expanding the work scope of the Airport Terminal building. I Approval of Revised Mutual Aid Agreement Between New Hanover County and the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross The Commissioners approved the revised Mutual Aid Agreement for disaster support between the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Red Cross and New Hanover County. The Chairman was authorized to execute the agreement. ~ I I I ~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1988 (CONTINUED) '327 Approval of Clerk Typist III Position - Home Health Care Program - New Hanover County Health Department The Commissioners approved a Clerk Typist III position in the Home Health Care Program to assist with the administrative workload due to increased patient visits. The following Budget Amendment was approved to distribute increased revenue from Home Health services: 89-0086 Health Department/Home Health Debit Credit Home Health Fees - Medicare $8,733 Salaries FICA Retirement Medical Insurance $6,336 476 526 1,395 Purpose: Increased revenue due to increase in Home Health services. Funds will be used to finance Clerk-Typist III position. (No additional County funds involved). Approval of Budget Amendment - Day Care Services - Department of Social Services The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment: 89-0084 Department of Social Services Debit Credit Office of Day Care Services $23,443 Day Care Services $23,443 Purpose: Received second allocation from State for Day Care Services. Exemption of 1988 Real Property Tax Granted to Myrtle Grove Presbyterian ~hurch The Commissioners granted exemption of 1988 Real Property Tax to Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church as recommended by the Tax Administrator. Award of Contract to Cape Fear Paving Company for Resurfacing Parking Lot - Juvenile Services Center The Commissioners awarded the low bid to Cape Fear Paving Company in the amount of $2,900 for resurfacing the Parking Lot at the Juvenile Services Center. The following bids were received: Cape Fear Paving Company Thacker's Asphalt Sealing Company $2,900 $2,981 The Chairman was authorized to execute the contract. Acceptance of Tax Collection Reports Through October 31, 1988 The Commissioners accepted the following Tax Collection Reports submitted by the Collector of Revenue through October 31, 1988: New Hanover County Tax Collections New Hanover County Fire District Tax Collections Reports are contained in Exhibit Book XVI, Page 35. Approval of Tax Abatements and Refunds - Tax Department The Commissioners approved tax abatements and refunds as submitted by the Tax Administrator. A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book XVI, Page 35. ~ 3t~s OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1988 (CONTINUED) PRESENTATION BY MR. WILLIAM J. HEPFINGER ON THE NEWLY ENACTED MEDICARE CATASTROPHIC COVERAGE ACT OF 1988 Mr. William J. Hepfinger, a volunteer counselor for the North Carolina Health Insurance Information Program, gave background information on the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988 expressing concern for this act not providing long term care for the elderly. He presented information on significant and important changes in health care coverage under the new Act stating low-income persons will receive additional assistance; however, the financial burden will be placed on other medicare--eligible persons. Mr. Hepfinger stated long term care and the inequities of financing this new Act must be addressed by the upcoming administration in Washington, D. C. n After discussion of the act, it was the consensus of the Board to request Mr. Hepfinger to forward a report to the Commissioners pointing out key items of concern so these can be presented to state and congressional legislators. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION PRESENTED TO DISABLED EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR In order to create awareness and recognize outstanding achievements in improving employment opportunities and public awareness for people with disabilities, the New Hanover Human Relations Commission nominated and presented awards in two categories: (1) Employee of the Year; and (2) Employer of the Year. The recipients are eligible for state and national awards. Ms. Sherry Williams presented information on each recipient with Chairman Nolan O'Neal and Mayor Don Betz presenting Certificates of Recognition as follows: Disabled Employee of the Year Mr. Harvey T. Hale Employed by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers - Wilmington District n Employer of the Year More than 200 but less than 1,000 Employees U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Wi~ington District Employer of the Year With Less Than 200 Employees Sun Brokers, Inc. PRESENTATION ON PROGRESS AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OF COASTLINE CONVENTION CENTER Mr. Frank Conlon, President of the Coastline Convention Center, presented an update on the Center stating the office will be opened January 1, 1989, with the first convention scheduled for January 24. Four other contracts have been signed with approximately 6 to 20 other possible commitments. Mr. Conlon encouraged the Commissioners to inform organizations about our new facility and invite them to schedule annual conferences and meetings in the Coastline Convention Center. Mr. Conlon introduced Ms. Elise Guenther, Director of Sales & Marketing, for the Coastline Convention Center. She expressed appreciation to the Commissioners for their foresight in seeing the need to provide a convention center for the community stating she was'pleased to be a member of the team. n Commissioner excellent job she happen. Corbett complimented Ms. is doing stating things Guenther on are beginning the to ~ >> >&r c~ ~", '- --U MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1988 (CONTINUED) :5' c:<, 1 ~ ACTION DEFERRED ON ITEM #11, PROPOSED REVISIONS TO JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC ORDINANCE Chairman 0' Neal requested deferral of Item #11, proposed revisions to the Journeyman Mechanic Ordinance, until the Director of Inspections can be present to discuss this issue. It was the consensus of the Board to defer Item #11 as requested. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE TO THE NORTH CAROLINA LEGISLATIVE GOALS CONFERENCE Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Barfield to designate Vice-Chairman Retchin as Delegate to the North Carolina Legislative Goals Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Commissioner the Voting Conference. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING EXCHANGE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WILMINGTON COCA-COLA BOTTLING WORKS, INC., THE CITY OF WILMINGTON, AND NEW HANOVER COUNTY County Attorney, Robert W. Pope, gave background on an exchange agreement between Wilmington Coca-Cola Bottling works, Inc., the City of wilmington, and New Hanover County to develop required parking for the museum expansion. Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Greer to adopt a resolution approving the exchange agreement as presented authorizing the Chairman to execute the document. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XVI, Page 35. ACTION DEFERRED ON AMENDMENT ORDINANCE County Engineer, Wyatt Section 15-122(c) of the stating the addition of customers who are billed individual billings: TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY SEWER Blanchard, presented an amendment to New Hanover County Sewer Ordinance the following phrase will prevent by a master meter from requesting Amendment: ......and individually metered by the utility providing sewer service. After a lengthy discussion of future development and the fact that the entire ordinance was not presented as part of the agenda item, it was the consensus of the Board to delay action on this item until the first meeting in December. MEETING RECESSED TO HOLD A MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Greer to convene from Regular Session to hold a Regular Meeting of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman O'Neal convened from Regular Session at 10:30 o'clock A.M. Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Greer to reconvene to Regular Session. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman O'Neal reconvened to Regular Session at 11:16 o'clock A.M. BREAK Chairman O'Neal recessed the meeting for a break from 11:17 A.M. to 11:40 o'clock A.M. SELECTION OF CLIP-ON MICROPHONES FOR SOUND SYSTEM IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ROOM After a discussion on whether to select gooseneck or microphones in the General Assembly Room, Vice-Chairman MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to purchase clip-on Retchin clip-on ~ ~~ 0 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1988 (CONTINUED) microphones directing the County Manager to negotiate adjustment with Omni Electronics by exchanging the microphones. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. a cost present COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENT OF STEPHEN M. MILLER TO THE PLUMBING BOARD OF EXAMINERS Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to appoint Mr. Stephen M. Miller to serve a three-year term on the Plumbing Board of Examiners. The term will expire December 1, 1991. ~t .,>~ ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Appreciation Expressed by Commissioner Greer for Tenure of Service Commissioner Greer expressed appreciation to the Commissioners for appointing him to fill the vacant seat created by the death of John M. Dolan. He commented on the many factors involved in county government stating he has learned much but is concerned over one major issue, the funding of the County Sewer System. Commissioner Greer stated this issue must be addressed, and if he can serve in a volunteer capacity on any committee to assist with resolving this problem, he would be glad to do so. Discussion of Financial Plan for Expansion of Steam Plant County Manager Cooper gave background information on a Third Party Review on the concept and financial plan for expansion of the Steam Plant. He stated after discussion with bond counsel, he feels this review is necessary and asked if the Commissioners would like to schedule a Special Meeting to hear proposals from two engineering firms and Dr. Stanton Peters. A lengthy discussion was held on the importance of the review and the cost involved. County Manager Cooper stated the cost for the review would range from $30,000 to $50,000. G '-~ After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to schedule a Special Meeting on Monday, December 12, 1988, at 9: 00 A.M. in the 5th Floor Conference Room of the New Hanover County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, to hear proposals from engineering firms for review of the cnnce-p-'E--and financial plan for expansion of the Steam Plant. Discussion of Joint Meeting with Wi~ington City Council to Hear Recommendations from City/County Subcommittees Chairman O'Neal stated Mayor Don Betz has contacted him with reference to the tentatively scheduled joint meeting for November 29, 1988; however, a meeting place has not been selected. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to direct the Chairman and Clerk of the Board to request the Mayor to select a meeting place. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Respectfully submitted, cE-;(!~ (f \.~ I Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 12:10 o'clock P.M. Clerk to the Board ~