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Home My WebLink About1985-11-25 Special Meeting 6 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, NOVEMBER 25, 1985 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on Monday, November 25, 1985, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street. I Members present were: Commissioners John Dolan; Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Fred Retchin; Vice-Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; Chairman" Nolan O'Neal; County Manager, G. Felix Cooper; County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell. Chairman O'Neal called the meeting to order. PUBLIC HEARING FOR CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION UN~ER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM SUBMITTED BY THE WILMINGTON CORPORATION Planning Director Hayes gave background information on an application to apply for an Economic Development Grant under the Community Development Block Grant Program for monies to assist the Wilmington Corporation in purchase of the former DePoortere- Building. He stated the application would be in the amount of $500,000 to be used for working capital in the operation of the velour plant. Mr. Sandy Wood, Associate Director of Wilmington Industrial Development, stated he had hoped all investment decisions on the project would be completed; however, at this time all issues had not been settled. He stated the pro-formula was as follows: I 1. 15-year amortization with a 5-year balloon (at the end of the 5th year all monies would be repaid with a moratorium on principal and interest providing the company time to ~s_,tablish a cash flow. -. 2. New York Prime Interest Rate at date of closing. After a discussion on payback and the 5-year balloon payment instead of 2-year balloon payment, the Public Hearing was opened. Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone from the general public wished to speak on the project. No one commented. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing. After further discussion, Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to adopt the resolution authorizing execution by the Chairman for application of the project. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XIII, Page 40. I CONTINUATION OF 1985 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW TO DECEMBER 16, 1985 A discussion was held with the County Attorney and Tax Administrator Register requesting postponement of the Continued 1985 Board of Equalization and Review Meeting until December 16, 1985. Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to delay the Equalization and Review Board meeting until December 16, 1985. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION OF PAYMENT OF INVOICE PRESENTED BY WILLIAM J. RITTER FOR HOSPITAL REORGANIZATION PRESENTATION Commissioner O'Shields questioned the invoice asking if any additional supporting documentation had been received reflecting services provided for 25 days. 64 '. . MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, NOVEMBER 25,- 1985 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION OF INVOICE PRESENTED BY MR. RITTER (CONTINUED) Chairman O'Neal stated he had received a complete summary of the hospitals examined, a report of his presentation, and an analysis of the financial records of the hospital. Vice-Chairman Barf ield expres sed concern consultant without a cost figure being established. Retchin recommended establishment of guidelines consultants in'the future. for hiring a Commissioner before hiring r After discussion, Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to pay the invoice as presented wi th approval of a Budget Amendment in the amount of$14,354 from' Contracted Services in the Governing Body's Budget. Upon vote, the MOTION' CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Commissioner Dolan Commissioner Retchin Vice-Chairman Barfield Chairman O'Neal Voting Noe: Commissioner O'Shields Commissioner O'Shields requested Chairman O'Neal to forward to him all information receiv~d supporting this request for payment. Commissioner Dolan expressed concern for the numerous hiring of consultants stating he felt this was done too frequently. APPOINTMENT OF J. E. QUINN TO THE NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to rescind the action taken at' a previous meeting appointing Dr. Jeremiah Partrick to the Hospital Board of Trustees due to the conflict with the Articles of Incorporation of New Hanover Memorial Hospital. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield to appoint Mr. J. E. Quinn to serve a 5-year term on the Hospital Board of Trustees expiring September 30, 1990. Commissioner Dolan made a SUBSTITUTE MOTION to appoint Lois Whitmeyer, SECONDED by Chairman O'Neal. Upon vote, the MOTION FAILED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Commissioner Dolan Chairman O'Neal Voting Noe: Commissioner Retchin Commissioner O'Shields Vice-Chairman Barfield Chairman O'Neal called for a vote on the original MOTION to appoint J. E. Quinn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADDITIONAL ITEMS Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to act on additional items which had not been listed in the publication of the Public Notice of the Special Meeting stating the Openings Meeting Law required unanimous approval of the Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY;. 6 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, NOVEMBER 25, 1985 (CONTINUED) ADDITIONAL ITEMS - (CONTINUED) I ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND REDUCED SPEED LIMIT IN FRONT OF LANEY-TRASK SCHOOLS ALONG N. C. HIGHWAY 132 Commissioner Retchin presented a resolution requesting installation of traffic signals and reduced speed limit in front of Laney-Trask Schools along N. C. Highway 132. He expressed concern for the risk of life and property of persons traveling this route. After discussion, Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to adopt the resolution as presepted to be forwarded to Mr. James E. Harrington, Secretary of the N. C. Department of .Trans,plrttation, Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.' 'I - . .......... A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XIII, Page 40. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM TO AIRPORT MANAGER FUR 'RESPONSE, ON ALLEGATIONS BY JET STREAM Chairman O'Neal gave background information on the establishment of a fact-finding committee to respond to allegations made by Jetstream. He stated some of the allegations are now moot since the Airport Commission has been dissolved and suggested approaching the issue through another route instead of continuing with an investigating committee. He presented a memo written by the County Manager to the Airport Manager requesting a response to twenty allegations with these responses being forwarded to the Commissioners for further decisions if necessary. I Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to authorize the memorandum being forwarded to the Airport Manager. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the memorandum is contained in Exhibit Book XIII, Page 41. ANNOUNCEMENT OF GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY - NEW AIRPORT TERMINAL County Manager Cooper stated a groundbreaking ceremony had been planned for December 12, 1985, at 10:00 A.M. at the New Hanover County Airport. It was the consensus of the Board for the County Manager to proceed with the ceremony inviting the proper state officials. APPROVAL OF PRESS RELEASE ON REFUNDING OF BONDS County Manager Cooper presented a press release on the refunding of high interest rate bonds reflecting the amount of money saved to the taxpayers of New Hanover County. Commissioner Dolan recommended amending the last paragf~P?' indicating that the Board of County Commissioners has also commended the Finance Director for an excellent job. I It was the consensus of the Board to authorize the County Manager to release the Press Release with the amendment suggested by Commissioner Dolan. VICE-CHAIRMAN BARFIELD EXCUSED FROM MEETING Vice-Chairman Barfield was excused from the meeting at 10:38 o'clock A.M. due to a previously scheduled engagement. APPROVAL OF DRAWINGS PREPARED BY ARCHITECTS FOR PLAQUES TO BE PLACED IN BRADLEY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND DOROTHY B. JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL County Manager Cooper presented drawings prepared by the archi tect for placement of plaques in the Bradley Creek Elementary School and Dorothy B. Johnson Elementary School. He requested approval of the drawings. 56 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, NOVEMBER 25, 1985 (CONTINUED) ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF DRAWINGS PREPARED BY ARCHITECT FOR PLAQUES (CONTINUED) It was the consensus of the Board to accept the drawings as presented. STATUS OF RENTAL CAR CONTRACTS Assistant County Attorney Silliman stated all rental car company leases had been signed with the exception of Budget Rental Car which would be signed within the next week. DISCUSSION OF EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFt ASSOCIATION Commissioner Dolan commented on tne Experimental Aircraft Association Lease stating this company was still trying to find a place asking if the County could lease them another piece of property. County Manager Cooper stated he had informed the Expe{imental Airc.raftAs soc;i.~-~ion,:they.. c:ou.1d apply for a'~property.. lease like any other type of <Qrganization or they could contact . the two fixed base operator~ and possibly come to some form of an agreement. He stated the County would be willing to accommodate them if possible,,~ ADJOURNMENT Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commi~sionirDolan to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 10:59 o'clock A.M. ~;~. Lucie F. Harrell Clerk r