1985-11-25 Special Meeting
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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;.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, NOVEMBER 25, 1985 (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - (CONTINUED)
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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 - .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk
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