1989-06-15 Special Meeting
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 15, 1989
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special
Session on Thursday, June 15, 1989, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in the
New Hanover County Administration Building, Room 318, 320
Chestnut Street, wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.;
E. L. Mathews, Jr.; Chairman Fred Retchin; Assistant County
Manager, Mary Gornto, County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk I
to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Members absent were: Commissioner W. Albert Corbett, Jr.;
and Vice-Chairman, Nolan O'Neal.
Chairman Retchin called the meeting to order stating the
purpose of the meeting is consider adopting resolutions for the
sale of Solid Waste Disposal and Airport Bonds.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS FOR SALE OF BONDS
County Attorney Pope presented resolutions for the sale of
$23,000,000 of Solid Waste Disposal Bonds and $1,800,000 of
Airport Bonds stating that public notice has been given with bids
being opened on June 20, 1989, at 11:00 A.M. He requested
adoption of the resolutions.
Motion:
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Mathews to adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of $1,800,000
of Airport Bonds as presented by the County Attorney. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman O'Neal
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A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XVII,
Page 17.
Commissioner Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to adopt a resolution authorizing the sale of
$23,000,000 of Solid Waste Disposal Bonds as presented by the
County Attorney. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent: Commissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman O'Neal
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XVII,
Page 17.
Assistant County Manager
Poors has notified the County
are very close to receiving a
given to local governments.
Gornto reported that Standard &
of its double A rating stating we
triple A rating, the highest rate
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DISCUSSION OF LEASING A TRAILER FOR RECREATIONAL AND TUTORING
PURPOSES - OLD DSS BUILDING LOT
Commissioner Barfield reported attending a meeting with
residents in the Rankin Street community to discuss ways to keep
children off of the streets and becoming involved with drugs. A
suggestion was made to consider the possibility of leasing a
doublewide trailer to be used for tutoring and recreational
purposes. The trailer is to be leased for a year and placed on
the old DSS Building lot with monitoring of its use and success
in assisting children with some form of recreation and learning.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 15, 1989 (CONTINUED)
Assistant County Manager Gornto commented on the following
options:
1. The possible use of a room in the lower level of
the Old DSS Building once completed. (The
developer has made this offer.)
2.
The possible use of
located at General
being used by Cape
training purposes.
a County owned trailer now
Electric. The trailer was
Fear Community College for
3.
The possible use of
used at Virgo School.
a trailer no longer being
After further discussion, the Assistant County Manager was
requested to investigate all options available and report back to
the Board.
Discussion was held on complaints being received on undue
force and harassment being used by law enforcement officers when
arresting persons for suspected drug related activities. It was
agreed that this matter should be discussed at a regular meeting
of the County Commissioners.
DISCUSSION OF WATER & SEWER PUBLIC HEARING
After discussion of the format to be used at the Public
Hearing scheduled for June 26, 1989, at Laney High School, it was
the consensus of Commissioners for state officials to present a
brief presentation on amended regulations governing the issuance
of septic tank permits and alternative systems with a question
and answer period following the program.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Mathews MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Mathews
Chairman Retchin
Absent:
Commissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman O'Neal
Chairman Retchin adjourned the meeting at 10:00 o'clock A.M.
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Clerk to the Board
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