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1988-12-19 Regular Meeting /' 351 " MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 1988 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, December 19, 1988, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in the General Assembly Room of the Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. I Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; W. Albert Corbett, Jr.; E. L. Mathews, Jr.; Vice-Chairman, Nolan O'Neal; Chairman, Fred Retchin; County Manager, G. Felix Cooper; County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell. Chairman Retchin called the meeting to order. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO FLAG Director of Finance, Andrew J. Atkinson, invocation. gave the Commissioner Corbett 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 speak on an issue not listed on the Regular Agenda or an item listed on the Consent Agenda. No one commented. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA County Manager Cooper presented a letter from the City of Wilmington requesting withdrawal of Parcel #R05410-002-004-000 (905 Castle Street) under Item #4 on the Consent Agenda. I Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman O'Neal to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with removal of Parcel #R05410-002-004-000 from Item #4. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Approval of Budget Amendment - Courthouse Renovation The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment: 89-0110 Courthouse Renovation - Phase II Debit Credit Interest on Investments $37,922 Electrical Plumbing Sprinkler Audio/Visual Contingency $ 6,377 367 1,136 1,767 28,275 Purpose: To cover various change orders, close out the project, and purchase microphones. I :/ Approval of Budget Amendment - Social Services The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment: 89-0113 Social Services Debit Credit Administration Administrative Grant Salary and Wages $32,181 $40,000 CP&L Intervention Program Assistant Payments 12,181 ~ 3 52 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 1988 ( CONTINUED) Budget Amendment (Continued) Non-Departmental Contingencies Debit Credit $20,000 Purpose: (1) To amend budget for four (4) new medicaid positions approved by Commissioners on October 17, 1988. (Positions are 50% funded by the County). (2) Additional allocation for CP&L Intervention Program. r-: \ '-._..-1 Renewal of Agreement Between New Hanover County, the New Hanover County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and Sheriff of New Hanover County for ABC Law Enforcement The Commissioners renewed an agreement between New Hanover County, the New Hanover County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and Sheriff of New Hanover County for ABC law enforcement to be the responsibility of the Sheriff's Department. A copy of the agreement is on file in the County Manager's office. Adoption of Resolution for Acceptance of Offer to Purchase Surplus Real Property owned Jointly by the City of Wi~ington and New Hanover County The Commissioners adopted a resolution accepting an Offer to Purchase property owned jointly by the City and County located behind 914 Fifth Street, Tax Map No. R0409-034-009-000, in the amount of $180 from Robert Eugene Alston representing an ad valorem tax value of $200 as of 1983. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XVI, Page 39. Approval of Budget Amendment - Emergency Medical Services The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment: n 89-0114 Emergency Medical Services Debit Credit Emergency Services Fees $60,000 Indigent Care - EMS $60,000 Purpose: To budget funds for indigent transportation (contract with Medical Transportation Specialist, Inc., approved on December 5, 1988, by County Commissioners); reimbursement will be made by Medicaid/Medicare to the County. Approval of Reports for The Commissioners Reports as submitted by 30, 1988: Tax Collections Through November 30, 1988 approved the following Tax Collection the Collector of Revenue through November New Hanover County Tax Collections New Hanover County Fire District Tax Collections [ Copies of the reports are contained in Exhibit Book XVI, Page 39. Approval of Tax Abatements and Refunds The Commissioners approved a list of tax abatements and refunds as recommended by the Tax Administrator. A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book XVI, Page 39. \ \ ~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 1988 ( CONTINUED) '35~3 " Approval of Request for Release of Penalties on Various Room Occupancy Tax Accounts The Commissioners released penalties on the following Room Occupancy Tax Accounts: Coastal Sands Realty - Account #0291 - Release of entire penalty due to ownership transfer and first delinquency in payment of Room Occupancy Tax. I Crystal Pier and Motel - Account #0315 - Release of entire penalty due to illness and first delinquency in payment of Room Occupancy Tax. Tax Appeals for Release of Penalties The Commissioners approved release or refund of listing penalties for 1988, or Civil Penalties as recommended by the Tax Administrator for the following appellants: Becker, William R., Lisa L. and Mark W. Edens, Larry G., Sara Evans, Juanita and Arthur Bruce Evans (son) Geddie, John R. and Jessiebeth B. Keen, Glenn E. Runyan, Robert F. Sanders, Maie Temple, Rufus H., Margaret Todd, Edward Mack and Bertha Boykin Todd Wanosik, Larry Watkins, Alston, Dorothy I Delinquent Exemption Request Granted - Freedom Baptist Church - Tax Map *R042-20-012-017-000 The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Tax Administrator to grant a tax exemption for a vacant lot owned by Freedom Baptist Church for the year 1988 and future years. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSAL FOR EXPANSION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER Mr. Herbert P. McKim, representing Ballard, McKim & Sawyer, Architects, presented the following proposal for expansion of the current Law Enforcement Center stating the current facility can be expanded to increase the jail by 120 single bed cells. Part I - Research and Program - Fee: $20,000 Research the existing building to verify if infill construction can be accomplished on the west and south sides of the building. Look into the use of parking facilities and driveways around the WLI Building. Develop a space needs program for the Sheriff's Department. Part II - Schematic Design & Cost Estimate - Fee: $40,000 Prepare schematic design drawings for the expansion according to the information developed in Part I. Prepare a detailed construction cost estimate and a project time schedule. I Part III - Presentation of Drawings & Model - Fee: $7,500 Prepare presentation documents to demonstrate the proposed work. This would include plans, a perspective drawing of the expanded building and an update of the original model of the project. Discussion was held on constructing cells throughout the facility. Mr. McKim stated the expanded facility will consist of two jails with separate control centers at a projected costs of $4,500,000. ~ .354tINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 1988 (CONTINUED) Discussion was held on separating female DWI offenders from other offenders. Commissioner Corbett asked if the Jail Annex can be expanded to accommodate these offenders. Sheriff McQueen stated an old building at the Jail Annex can be renovated at a minimal cost by utilizing the services of Property Management. Vice-Chairman O'Neal commented on other alternatives asking if this facility should be expanded or should a new j ail be constructed in another location. Mr. McKim stressed the importance of jails being adjacent to courts in order to better transport prisoners when holding trials stating the present location is quite functional. Commissioner Mathews commented on parking around the WLI Building. Mr. McKim stated a service entrance and delivery point should be established to the jail with the possibility of constructing a parking structure as part of the expansion of the facility. !l I I " j After further discussion of the need for cells, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED Corbett to approve Part I of the proposal in $20,000 as submitted by Ballard, McKim & Sawyer. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. addi tional jail by Commissioner the amount of Upon vote, the APPROVAL OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR NEW HANOVER COUNTY Ms. Susan Dohrmann, community Service Adult Supervisor for the Department of social Services, presented the Transportation Development Plan for New Hanover County. She expressed appreciation to members of the New Hanover Human Service Transportation Committee and North Carolina Department of Transportation for assistance in preparing the plan. The following major issues of the plan were presented and discussed: 1. Characteristics of New Hanover County -Land Area and population -Travel Distances -population Densities -Minorities -Age -Household Size -Automobile Ownership -Income -Public Assistance Recipients -Health Facilities o < : 2. Existing Public Transportation -Intercity Buses -Wilmington Transit Authority _Taxicabs/Limousines/private Charter Buses -Description of Existing Arrangements -Inventory of Existing Vehicles and staff 3. Public Transportation Needs -potential Users of Public Transportation -Current Public Transportation Use -Estimates of Public Transportation Demand -Major origins and Destinations 4. Development of Alternatives -Objectives for Service Design -Service Alternatives -option A -Option B -Service Alternative Recommendations o 5. Development Plan -Service Design -Phased Implementation Schedule 6. Budget \ ~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 1988 ( CONTINUED) 3~5~5 " Ms. Dohrmann stated the overall improve human service transportation following objectives: goal of the plan is by working toward to the 1. Efficient utilization of existing transportation resources. 2. On-going implementation of.the plan with a mechanism to provide for future planning. I 3. Eligibility to apply for state and federal transportation funds by establishing an operational transportation plan. Ms. Dohrmann presented a map showing the existing human service transportation agencies and duplication of resources stating a centralized transportation system would allow total utilization of present vehicles, manpower resources, and funding. She requested approval of the Transportation Development Plan as presented which includes the following steps: 1. Authorization to form a private, non-profit corporation consisting of members of participating human service agencies; representatives from City and County government; and at-large members representing the elderly and handicapped. 2. The non-profit organization will plan, set policy, implement the Transportation Development Plan and serve as the designated applicant for transportation funding. 3. The first step will be to coordinate transportation service under the direction of the non-profit corporation with the cooperation and financial commitment of the County. I 4. During the period of coordinated transportation service, the non-profit corporation will explore options and determine the most efficient, cost-effective consolidated human service transportation system for the County. 5. The first step toward meeting the need of transportation for the disadvantaged elderly and handicapped citizens will be for the County to authorize and commit to a one-year experimental project that will provide handicapped transportation service to the unincorporated areas of the County. 6. Establishment of an administrative position in County government to provide for on-going implementation of the plan. Discussion was held on costs for the first year of implementation. Ms. Dohrmann commented on hidden costs stating the projected cost for the first year is $210,000 with these funds already budgeted for transportation use by participating agencies. I After discussion of the growing elderly population and handicapped individuals who are in need of transportation in the unincorporated areas of the County, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to approve the plan directing Ms. Dohrmann to work with the Human Relations Commission in developing the plan and applying for state and federal grants, including the beaches, with recommendations and budget needs for the first year of implementation being presented to the Commissioners in April 1989. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PRESENTATION ON SPACE NEEDS FOR CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE Mr. Don Blake, Chairman of the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees, commented on the growth and development of Cape Fear Community College stating many college transfer courses are being offered by the school as well as technical courses. He stated an immediate need of the community is to offer an Associate Degree in Nursing program to meet the current shortage of registered nurses in this area. Cape Fear Community College ~ 35-6 U~4'~-'-""''''' 'VJ: nLUUJ..J1U( l'.l.I!;.t;T.lNG, DECEMBER 19, 1988 (CONTINUED) has hired a director for this program and will offer the course in september, 1989; however, the current facility does not have ample space to house administration of the program. Mr. Blake stated after checking into all suitable sites, the Trustees feel renovation of the 2nd Floor of the EMS Building would be ideal for temporary housing of the program. He respectfully requested the Board to consider this proposal stating Mr. John Sawyer would present a plan projecting costs involved. County Manager Cooper commented on the renovation of the EMS Building stating this will fulfill a short term need for Cape Fear Community College but will not address their space needs. He recommended an expansion of the present facility through a bond referendum. A lengthy discussion was held on renovation costs and future needs of EMS. [J Architect, John Sawyer, presented an estimated cost figure of $320,000 for renovation of the 2nd floor. He recommended renovating the entire floor instead of the portion needed by Cape Fear Community College stating financially this would be cost-effective since the County will have to renovate the structure for future utilization of the space. Commissioner Mathews asked if all alternative sites have been investigated. Mr. Blake stated other sites have been studied but are not feasible; however, if this request should be denied, the program will be offered in September, 1989, which will require cutting other classes in order to provide space in the present facility. Discussion was held on renovating the portion needed by Cape Fear Community College at a projected cost of $250,000. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Commissioners to delay action on this item and request the architect to prepare a Schematic Plan reflecting renovation costs for the space needed versus renovation of the entire facility to be presented at a Public Hearing to be held on January 3, 1989. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. [J AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR RENOVATION OF THE OLD TOWER AT THE AIRPORT Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to award contracts to the fOllowing low bidders for renovation of the Old Tower to be used by Customs. The Chairman was authorized to execute the necessary documents: General Contractor - Reagan Construction Plumbing Contractor - Williams Plumbing Electrical Contractor - Watson Electric HVAC Contractor - Heritage Heating & AC $ 73,989 12,821 19,155 7,145 $122,923 Additional Costs involved: CP&L installation of service Engineering, testing, etc. Contingencies Total Project Cost $ 9,813 20,000 7,077 $150,000 Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. INTRODUCTION OF ~IRPORT DIRECTOR Chairman Retchin asked Mr. Robert Kemp, the new Airport Director, to introduce himself. ~ I lj Mr. Kemp introduced himself stating he is happy to be in New Hanover County and is looking forward to working with the Commissioners in the growth and development of the Airport. ADOPTION OF REVISIONS TO THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY JOURNEYMANS MECHANIC ORDINANCE Inspections Director, S. D. Conklin, presented background information on the proposed revisions to the Journeymans Mechanic Ordinance stating the Board of Mechanical Examiners recommends ~ I I I MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 1988 ( CONTINUED) 3~5 7 " approval of the amendment with an additional amendment to Section 207 which was presented to the Commissioners. Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman O'Neal to adopt the revisions as presented including the amendment. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the amendment is on file in the Clerk's office for codification into the New Hanover County Code. DISCUSSION OF SITE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MID-SOUTH BRANCH LIBRARY Ms. Rhesa Stone, Chairman of the New Hanover County Library Board, presented a recommendation for purchase of a site to be used for construction of a Mid-South Library in the Monkey Junction area of New Hanover County. Mr. David Paynter, Director of the New Hanover County Library, commented on the site. County Manager Cooper recommended discussing this land acquisition in Executive Session. It was the consensus of the Board to defer action on this matter until the end of the meeting at which time an Executive Session will be called. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEW HANOVER COUNTY, THE CITY OF WILMINGTON, AND COASTLINE CONVENTION MANAGEMENT, INC. County Attorney Pope presented an amendment to the lease agreement between the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County and Coastline Management, Inc. stating responsibility and obligation for insulation duct work in the convention facility, if necessary, will be placed upon the Lessor, Coastline Convention Management, Inc. within ninety (90) days of written notice from the Lessee (City/County). Commissioner Corbett stated the Board of Directors of the Coastline Convention Center had agreed upon thirty ( 30) days required written notice. He requested the Commissioners to change the proposed amendment to from ninety (90) days to thirty (30) days. After discussion of a breach of agreement if the Lessee does not comply with the written notice clause, Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman O'Neal to approve the amendment to the lease agreement with a change in the number of days required for written notice by the Lessee from ninety (90) to thirty (30) days. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF OUTSTANDING BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES FOR AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to adopt a resolution renewing outstanding Airport Facili ties Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $1,800,000 payable December 21, 1988, for an equal amount of such notes dated December 21, 1988, payable July 12, 1989. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED"UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XVI, Page 39. APPEAL BY WILMINGTON STAR NEWS OF 1988 TAX VALUATION OF ATEX COMPUTER SYSTEM Tax Administrator, Roland Register, gave background information on the appeal stating the issue is valuation of a computer system that was delivered to the site prior to need and did not reach potential prOductivity during the year 1988. He stated New Hanover County provides a 15% reduction in value of the equipment in instances of this type and has reduced the appraised value from $339,654.76 to $288,707.00. Mr. Mendel Ham, Controller of the Wilmington Star News, commented on delivery of the ATEX Computer System in mid-1987 and not operational until June 1988. He expressed concern for being ~ 3 5 grNUTEs OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 1988 ( CONTINUED) taxed on the equipment which was not fully operational and requested abatement of the tax assessed. After discussion of the 15% reduction already deducted from the appraised value, Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman O'Neal to accept the appraised value as recommended by the Tax Department in the amount of $288,707.00. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15-122(C) TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER ORDINANCE - SECOND READING Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman r-1 0' Neal to adopt the following amendment to the Water and Sewer I i Ordinance as presented upon the second reading. Upon vote, the L-J MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Section 15-122(c). Meter Installation and Billing of the New Hanover County Code is hereby amended to read as follows: (c) Meter installation and billing: The District shall install one (1), and only one (1), meter per residential parcel. Commercial, industrial and all other users shall install at their sole expense an approved water meter or master meter for billing purposes. The County will neither install, nor read, nor bill for individual meters in a townhouse subdivision, multifamily project, or other collection of attached dwelling units, which are not indi vidually owned, and indi vidually metered by the utility providing water service. A copy of the ordinance in on file in the Clerk's office for codification into the New Hanover County Code. ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT TO SECTION 15-122(D) OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER ORDINANCE Assistant Finance Director, Alan Mozingo, stated the purpose of the amendment is to stipulate the owner of real property as the customer for billing purposes. He commented on the present ordinance allowing the renter to apply for and receive sewer service which has created a problem in collecting bills. o Commissioner Barfield recommended deferring action on this amendment suggesting that a Public Hearing be scheduled to receive input from the general public. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to table this item and schedule a Public Hearing to be held on January 3, 1989. ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE II, SECTION 5-31 i CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE III, SECTION 5-44 (B)i AND SECTION 15-102 OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER ORDINANCE County Engineer, Wyatt Blanchard, presented amendments to the Water and Sewer Ordinance stating the proposed modifications will require customers to fill out an application for service paying all required fees before obtaining a plumbing permit. He commented on problems being experienced with individuals connecting to the system without first applying for service and paying required fees. After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman O'Neal to adopt the amendments as presented 0 effective December 19, 1988. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Copies of the ordinances are on file in the Clerk's office for codification in the New Hanover County Code. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS REAPPOINTMENT OF ELEANOR B. WRIGHT HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Commissioner Barfield MOVED, Corbett to reappoint Ms. Eleanor B. TO SERVE ON THE DOMICILIARY SECONDED by commissioner Wright to serve a three-year \~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 1988 ( CONTINUED) 359 " Domiciliary 30, 1991. Home Community Advisory Committee Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED term on the expiring June UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENTS TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH TABLED UNTIL JANUARY 3, 19S~ Commissioner Corbett commented on the number of qualified applications received for appointments to the Board of Health. He requested tabling this item until January 3, 1989. I After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to table appointments to the Board of Health until the first meeting in January. REAPPOINTMENT OF KATHERINE MOORE AND ALFRED W. HARRELL TO SERVE ON THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to reappoint Katherine Moore and Alfred W. Harrell to serve three-year terms as members at-large on the Human Relations Commission. The terms will expire December 31, 1991. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF MARY ELIZABETH HOOD AND REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM E. BURNETT AND SANDRA HARKINS ON THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to ratify appointment of Mary Elizabeth Hood to fill the unexpired term of Ann Hart as a representative of the League of Women Voters on the Human Relations Commission. The term will expire December 31, 1990. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to ratify appointment of William E. Burnett, representing the NAACP; and Sandra Harkins, representing the Personnel Association; to serve three-year terms on the Human Relations Commission. The terms will expire December 31, 1991. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM JESSUP TO SERVE ON THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITY Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to appoint Mr. William Jessup, Director of Human Relations, as a Community Partner representative to serve on the National Organization on Disability. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES By consensus the following Commissioners were appointed to serve on the following boards and committees: Board of Health Southeastern Mental Health Center New Hanover Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Port, Waterway & Beach Commission Board of Social Services I Military Affairs Committee Transportation Advisory Committee Council of Governments Wilmington Industrial Committee Board of Fire Commissioners Human Relations commission Domiciliary Home Community Advisory Board Convention & Visitors Bureau Coastline Convention Management, Inc. DARE Board of Directors United Way Board of Directors Region "0" EMS New Hanover Advance Life Support Commissioner Corbett Commissioner Barfield Vice-Chairman O'Neal Commissioner Mathews Chairman Retchin & Commissioner Mathews Commissioner Mathews Chairman Retchin Commissioner Barfield Commissioner Corbett Commissioner Barfield commissioner Corbett Chairman Retchin Commissioner Mathews Vice-Chairman O'Neal Vice-Chairman O'Neal Commissioner Barfield Chairman Retchin Chairman Retchin ~ 3 6 t9NUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 1988 ( CONTINUED) Chamber of Commerce Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Chairman Retchin Commissioner Barfield EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to convene to Executive Session to discuss land acquisition for construction of a Mid-South Library Branch. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Retchin convened to Executive Session at 11:26 o'clock A.M. Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to reconvene to Regular Session. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. o Chairman Retchin reconvened to Regular Session at 11:46 o'clock A.M. MEETING RECESSED TO HOLD A MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman O'Neal to convene from Regular Session to hold a meeting of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Retchin convened from Regular Session at 11:47 o'clock A.M. Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman O'Neal to reconvene to Regular Session. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Retchin reconvened to Regular Session at 12:00 o'clock noon. o ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Report on Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Commissioner Barfield reported on the first meeting of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee stating a presentation will be made at the next committee meeting from a group interested in placement of a Senior Citizens Center on land purchased by the County for development of the Hugh MacRae Athletic Field Complex. Discussion was also held on the possibility of holding a bond referendum for placement of a Youth Center as well as a Senior Citizens Center. He stated the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee is going to study the feasibility of this idea and present recommendations to the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Mathews commented on attending the meeting and stressed the importance of providing centers and recreational facilities for senior citizens. Discussion of Retreat After discussion of going out-of-town or staying in New Hanover County, it was the consensus of the Board to hold a one (1) day retreat on Saturday, January 14, 1989, in New Hanover County. The County Manager was requested to select a place and prepare an agenda. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chairman Barfield to adjourn. 0' Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. [ Chairman Retchin adjourned the meeting at 12:14 o'clock P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~t/~ Lucie F. Harrell Clerk to the Board \