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Home My WebLink About1989-07-24 Regular Meeting I I I ~..5 8~1 " MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 24, 1989 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, July 24, 1989, at 8:00 A.M. in the General Assembly Room of the New Hanover Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. 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 Special Executive Session has been requested to personnel matter. stating discuss a a EXECUTIVE SESSION: Vice-Chairman O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Mathews to convene to Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Retchin convened to Executive Session at 8:11 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 9:30 o'clock A.M. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Director of Finance, Andrew J. invocation. Atkinson, gave the Commissioner Mathews led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Announcement of County Manager's Retirement Chairman Retchin stated the County Manager, G. Felix Cooper, has announced that he intends to retire effective November 1, 1990. In order for the Commissioners to have sufficient time to find a replacement, the Commissioners will initiate a search today, and at such time when a replacement is found and employed, Felix Cooper will step down as County Manager and continue his employment in a capacity in keeping with his ability and capabilities. NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Retchin asked if anyone from the general public would like to speak on an item not listed on the Regular Agenda or an item listed on the Consent Agenda. No one commented POSTPONEMENT OF ITEM 7, PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING 11.2 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF MARKET STREET SOUTH OF PORTER'S NECK ROAD TO B-2 BUSINESS FROM R-15 RESIDENTIAL (Z-378) Chairman Retchin stated the petitioner has requested postponement of this item until August 7, 1989. Consensus: It was the consensus of the Board to postpone this Public Hearing as requested by the petitioner. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Barfield to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Commissioner Upon vote, ~ 5 8 ~INUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 24, 1989 (CONTINUED) CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Interlocal Agreement With the City of Wilmington First Responder Service The Commissioners approved an inter local agreement with the Ci ty of Wilmington for provision of rescue and first responder service in medical emergencies by the Wilmington Fire Department. Acceptance of HUn Type 1 Grant - Human Relations Department The Commissioners accepted the HUD Type 1 Grant for the Human Relations Department in the amount of $6,900 authorizing the Chairman to execute the grant documents. Authorization for Health Department to Apply for Funding from the State Division of Health Services for the Breast Cancer Prevention Program The Commissioners authorized the Health Department to file a grant application in the amount of $3,390 for funding from the State Division of Health Services for the Breast Cancer Prevention Program. n Acceptance of Tax Collection Reports through June The Commissioners accepted the following Reports as submitted by the Collector of Revenue through June 30, 1989: 30, 1989 Tax Collection for collections New Hanover County Tax Collections New Hanover County Fire District Tax Collections Copies of the report are contained in Exhibit Book XVII, Page 22. Approval of Abatements and Refunds The Commissioners approved the list of tax abatements and refunds as submitted by the Tax Administrator. A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book XVII, Page [J 22. Approval of Budget Amendment #90-0004 - Non-Departmental/OUtside Agencies - Kure Beach The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment: 90-0004 Non-Departmental/OUtside Agencies - Kure Beach Debit Credit Non-Departmental contingencies $20,690 outside Agencies Kure Beach $20,690 Purpose: To transfer Kure Beach contribution from Room Occupancy Tax Fund to General Fund so funds can be used for lifeguards. Report of Budget Amendment #90-0008 for Entry Into Record - Non-Departmental/OUtside Agencies - Wilmington police Department The following Budget Amendment was reported for entry into the minutes: 90-0008 Non-Departmental/Outside Agencies Debit Credit n Non-Departmental Contingencies $48,500 Outside Agencies/Public Safety Wilmington police Department $48,500 Purpose: To budget transfer to Wilmington police Department to fund school crossing guards working within the City limits. This action was approved by the County Commissioners on July 10, 1989. ~ I I I MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 24, 1989 (CONTINUED) '583 ., Approval of Budget Amendment #90-0009 - Water & Sewer The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment: 90-0009 Water & Sewer Debit Credit Water & Sewer Appropriated Fund Balance $95,981 Water & Sewer/Finance Revolving Loan $95,981 Purpose: To budget funds for FY/1989-90 portion of plumbing rehabilitation assistance program. Approval of Budget Amendment - Social Services/Day Care The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment: 90-0010 Social Services/Day Care Debit Credit Dependent Care Grant $1,584 Professional Services Departmental Supplies Travel Capital Outlay $ 300 300 149 835 Purpose: To budget last three months of Day Care Grant (grant will end September 30, 1989). Approval of Budget Amendment #90-0011 - Outside Agencies The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment: 90-0011 Outside Agencies - Flow Thru Grants/Committee of 100 Debit Credit Outside Agencies/Flow Thru Grants Walmart Grant $2,000 Flow Thru Grants Committee of 100 $2,000 Purpose: To budget Walmart's contribution to Committee of 100. Refer to memo in Exhibit Book XVII, Page 22. Approval of Funds to Purchase Flag Pole for New Hanover County Flag to be Flown on the South Lawn of the N. C. State Capital Grounds During Official Functions The Commissioners approved a donation of $50 to the Wake County Veterans Council for purchase of a flag pole and anticipated maintenance for the New Hanover County flag to be flown on the south lawn of the N. C. State Capital Grounds during official functions. Adoption of Resolution to Add a Road to the State Secondary Road System The Commissioners adopted a resolution requesting the Department of Transportation to add Spargo Place in Millbrook Subdivision (Division File #662-N) to the State Secondary Road System. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XVII, Page 22. Waiver of Landfill Tip Fee for Goodwill Industries The Commissioners approved a request by Goodwill Industries to waive tip fees at the Landfill. ~ 5 ~s OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 24, 1989 (CONTINUED) AOOPTION OF RESOLUTION INTRODUCING A BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to adopt a resolution introducing a bond order authorizing the issuance of $5,000,000 parks and recreational facilities bonds calling for publication of notice that a Public Hearing will be held on the 7th day of August 1989, at 7:30 P.M., in the General Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, n with a request for the Finance Officer to file a statement setting forth the debt incurred or to be incurred, the appraised value of property subject to taxation by the County, and the net debt of the County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XVII, Page 22. APPROVAL OF OFFER BY WILMINGTON HOUSING FINANCE & DEVELOPMENT , INC. FOR USE OF FUNDS IN TARGET AREAS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY Planning Director, Dexter Hayes, stated Wilmington Housing Finance & Development, Inc. has received a grant of $40,000 from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency for energy improvements and has offered use of the funds and services for improvements to substandard homes occupied by lower income families. Motion: Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman 0' Neal to accept the offer as presented by Wilmington Housing Finance & Development Inc. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. REQUEST TO SCHEDULE SPECIAL USE PERMIT PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 21, 1989 AGENDA Planning Director Hayes requested placing a Public Hearing to consider issuing a Special Use Permit for location of a mobile n home on Highway 117 on the Regular Agenda of August 21, 1989, due to the individual not being informed that the Special Use Permit \_ has expired. Consensus: It was the consensus of the Board to place this item on the August 21, 1989, Regular Agenda as requested by the Planning Director. APPROVAL FOR CHANGE IN TERM OF OFFICE FOR THE HUMAN SERVICES ALLOCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Budget Officer, Cam McAbee, stated the Human Services Allocation Advisory Committee had made the following requests: 1. Increase the number of citizen representatives on the Human Services Allocation Advisory Committee by 2. 2. Change the term of office for a replacement to a full three-year term. Budget Officer, Cam McAbee, recommended an amendment to the term of office; however, did not feel the number of members serving on the committee should be increased. Motion: After discussion, Vice-Chairman O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED 1 by Commissioner Corbett to amend the replacement terms on the Human Services Allocation Advisory Committee to three-year terms. ~ Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ACTION DEFERRED ON DISCUSSION OF STATEWIDE 911 SERVICE County Manager Cooper stated the General Assembly has passed a bill that will allow counties with 911 service to recoup certain portions of the cost by placing an extra charge on individuals telephone bills. He requested the Commissioners to decide if they want to impose a fee on telephone bills stating individuals will be charged $2.55 per year allowing the County to recoup $150,000 per year. \ \ I I I MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 24, 1989 (CONTINUED) 585 " County Attorney Pope stated the Attorney General's office has taken this bill under advisement and will inform counties of procedures to be followed before imposing the fee. Motion: Vice-Chairman 0' Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Mathews to table this issue until the first meeting in August at which time the County Attorney will present procedures on implementation of the telephone charge. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENT OF FRIES SHAFFNER TO SERVE ON THE CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman Retchin stated one position is vacant on the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees and that Mr. Will Kirk is eligible for reappointment to this position. Commissioner Corbett nominated Fries Shaffner stressing the importance of filling the vacancy with a person dedicated to strengthening the trades and skills curricula for persons not seeking an academic career. Commissioner Barfield nominated Gaylord Allen stressing the importance of filling the vacancy with a person well qualified in in business skills. Commissioner 0' Neal nominated Tish Brissette commenting on her background in the both the educational and business fields. Motion: Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Mathews to appoint Mr. Fries Shaffner to serve a four-year term on the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees. The term will expire on June 30, 1993. Voting Aye: Commissioner Corbett Commissioner Mathews Vice-Chairman O'Neal Chairman Retchin Voting Nay: Commissioner Barfield APPOINTMENT OF JACK BRAGG TO SERVE ON THE PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Chairman Retchin stated Ms. Ann Cululi is moving out of town and cannot accept her appointment to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board; therefore, one vacancy needs to be filled. He requested nominations from the Commissioners. Vice-Chairman O'Neal nominated Jack Bragg. Commissioner Barfield stressed the importance of placing a female representative on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and nominated Liz Unger. There being no further nominations, declared the nominations closed. Chairman Retchin Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to appoint Liz Unger to serve a three-year term on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Upon vote, the MOTION DID NOT CARRY AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield Commissioner Corbett Voting Nay: Commissioner Mathews Vice-Chairman O'Neal Chairman Retchin Motion: Vice-Chairman 0' Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Mathews to appoint Jack Bragg to serve a three-year term on the ~ 580MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 24, 1989 (CONTINUED) Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. The term will expire June 30, 1992. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Voting Aye: Commissioner Mathews Vice-Chairman O'Neal Chairman Retchin Voting Nay: Commissioner Barfield Commissioner Corbett REAPPOINTMENT OF PAUL FOSTER AND MICHAEL JORDAN TO SERVE ON THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION n Motion: After discussion of Michael Jordan being aware that he must represent all neighborhoods throughout the County, Vice-Chairman O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Mathews to reappoint Paul Foster and Michael Jordan to serve three-year terms on the New Hanover County Planning Commission. The terms will expire July 31, 1992. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM E. SISSON, JR. AND CLARENCE FREDLAW, SR. TO SERVE ON THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Motion: Vice-Chairman 0' Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to appoint William E. Sission, Jr. to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Commission with an expiration date of July 31, 1992, and to appoint Clarence Fredlaw, Jr. to fill an unexpired term on the Planning Commission with an expiration date of July 31, 1991. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Reminder of Reception for New School Superintendent Chairman Retchin reminded the Commissioners of the reception to be held for the new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. McNeel, on n. Tuesday, June 25, 1989, at 4:30 P.M., on the porch of the New Hanover County Courthouse. ~ _ Work Session Scheduled with Maximus, Inc. Consensus: After discussion of touring the DSS facility and a need to review recommendations presented by Maximus, Inc. in the final report of the DSS Management Study, it was the consensus of the Board to schedule a Work Session with Maximus, on Monday, August 14, 1989, at 7: 30 P.M. in the Multipurpose Room of the Department of Social Services Building, 1650 Greenfield Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. Approval of Funding Request by the Winter Park Optimist Club Chairman Retchin stated the Winter Park Optimist Club has requested funding in the amount of $500 to assist with sponsoring the Little League Bambino Tournament Conference Championship in Wilmington. The City of Wilmington has purchased 20 family passes at $25 each with distribution of the passes to disadvantaged families who desire to attend the tournament. He stated sponsoring the event is an economic benefit to the community and recommended approving the funding request. Commissioner Corbett expressed concern for setting a precedent when approving funding requests of this type stating he n is not opposed to sponsoring the tournament; however, caution must taken before deciding on certain funding requests. Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by commissioner Corbett to approve funding in the amount of $500 to the Winter Park Optimist Club. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Discussion of LEAPS Meeting Commissioner Corbett commented on attending a LEAPS meeting at the Community College located in Whiteville, North Carolina, where Catawba County representatives presented a program called "Foresight". He stated the Catawba County Board of Commissioners ~ I I I MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 24, 1989 (CONTINUED) 5,87 ., appointed a committee consisting of 20 members to study and focus on improving economic growth and the quality of life in Catawba County. 'Commissioner Corbett stated the LEAPS group in New Hanover County is studying issues such as education and transportation and will develop a plan for our County. Chairman Retchin expressed appreciation to Commissioner Corbett for his involvement in this group. Vice-Chairman to Attend Hospital Legislative Workshop in Williamsburg, Virginia Vice-Chairman O'Neal stated he will be attending a Hospital Legislative Workshop in Williamsburg, Virginia, to discuss legislative issues and their impact on public hospitals. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER Discussion of Air Quality Permit for Expansion of the Steam Plant County Manager Cooper stated Dr. Stanton Peters and he plan to meet with Mr. William Cobey, Jr., Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, to discuss approval of the Air Quality permit. He requested that one Commissioner attend this meeting on ;'July 26, 1989, at 4:00 P.M. in Mr. Cobey's office located at 512 North Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. Consensus: It was the consensus of the Board to request the Chairman to attend the meeting. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY ATTORNEY Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Filing of Application with Local Government Commission for Approval of Financing Agreement for Purchase of the Department of Social Services Building County Attorney Pope presented a resolution authorizing filing of an application to the Local Government Commission for approval of the financing agreement for purchase of the DSS Building. Motion: Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman O'Neal to adopt the resolution as presented by the County Attorney. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XVII, Page 22. Request for Special Meeting to be Called for Approval of DSS Building Purchase Agreement County Attorney Pope stated a Special Meeting will have to be called before August 7, 1989, for approval of the purchase agreement to buy the Department of Social Services Building. He stated as soon the necessary documents are available, a Special Meeting will be called. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner O'Neal to adjourn. Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Retchin adjourned the meeting at 10:30 o'clock A.M. Respectfully submitted, q&fH~ Clerk to the Board NOTE: SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1989 BEGINGS ON PAGE 600. ~