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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-01-06 Regular Meeting 9 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 6, 1986 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, January 6, 1986, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. I Members present were: Commissioners John Dolan~ Claud O'Shields, Jr.~ Nolan O'Neal~ Vice-Chairman Fred Retchin~ Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Sr.~ County Manager, G. Felix Cooper~ County Attorney, Robert W. Pope~ and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell. Commissioner O'Shields gave the invocation. PLAQUE PRESENTED BY UNITED AIRLINES Chairman Barfield presented a plaque received at the United Airlines Inaugural Service in recognition of the first American Airlines flight from Wilmington to Chicago. The plaque is to be displayed in the Airport Terminal. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Dolan requested that the minutes of December 2, 1985, reflect his attendance. Commis sioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commi ssioner O'Shields to approve the minutes of December 2, 1985, with the record reflecting that Commissioner Dolan was present. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NON-AGENDA ITEMS I Discussion of NorthChase Project Mr. Ernest Puskas, a resident of Castle Hayne, expressed concern for allowing package treatment plants'to be used by the NorthChase Project on Highway 132 and the impact of the wastes from these systems to the Northeast Cape Fear River in the Castle Hayne area. He commented on the passage of a bond referendum for a county-wide sewer system that was to eliminate such treatment systems stating he felt it was poor planning on the part of the County for this development to occur in this manner. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED Vice-Chairman Retchin to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONSENT AGENDA Adoption of Resolution Approving the 1985-86 Land Records Agreement under the North Carolina Land Records Management Program. The Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing the Chairman-to execute acceptance of grant awards in the amount of $16,000 for the' 1985-1986 Land Records Management Program. I A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book 'XIII, Page 47. Approval of Rejection of Bids - Social Services The Commissioners authorized the rejection of bids 'received from the Radio Shack in the amount of $16,346.90 and from IBM in the amount of $50,804.00 for five (5) computer'workstations and five (5) printers for the Department of Social Services due to change in State approval of these purchases. Award of Bid for Library Automation System Equipment The Commissioners awarded the low bid to International Business Machines Corporation in the amount of $88,813.60 for the Library Automation System Equipment. ~6 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 6, 1986 (CONTINUED) Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Development of Kings Grant Park and .a Resolution Assuring Availability 'of Matching Funds - Parks and Recreation Department The Commissioners adopted a Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute an application for the Land Water Conservation Fund Grant authorizing the Development of Kings Grant Park and a Resolution of Assurance of Availability of Matching County Funds in the amount of $27,500. r- A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XIII, Page 47. Adoption of Emergency Standard Operating Procedures for CP&L - Emergency Services Department The Commissioners adopted the Emergency Standard Operating Procedures required to be in place in addition to emergency response plans to the CP&L Brunswick Nuclear Power Plant, authorizing the Chairman to execute the document. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the County to Accept Beach Access Grant Agreement The Commissioners adopted a resolution and approved the following Budget Amendment authorizing the County to enter into agreement with the N. C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Development for development of three neighborhood beach access sites in the amount of $3,294.00 for local match. 86-00000121 Parks and Recreation Beach Access Grant #2 Appropriated Fund Balance Debit $9,881 3,294 Credit r- Other Improvements Capital Outlay - Equipment $11,225 1,950 Approval of Budget Amendment - Steam Plant The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment for additional revenue from tipping fees at the Landfill: 86-00000124 Steam Plant Tipping Fees - Landfill Debit $50,000 Credit M & R - Equipment Contracted Services $15,000 35,000 This is a one-time contracted preventative maintenance project to rebuild boilers. The Contractor is supplying parts and the County is supplying labor. Budget Amendment Approved by the Budget Officer r-; The following Budget Amendment was approved by the Budget Officer and is being reporbed for en~ry into the ,record: 86-00000119 Museum Museum - IMS Grant Debit $27,740 Credit Salar~es and Wages Social Security $25,849 1,891 To set up revenue for FY 85-86 for Museum IMS Grant. The Grant was accepted by County Commissioners 8/5/85. 9 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 6, 1986 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FOR ESTABLISHMENT A COUNTY FIRE SERVICE DISTRICT Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, Retchin to open the Public Hearing. UNANIMOUSLY. OF SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing. I Vice-Chairman Retchin stated some members of the Fire Service Task Force had expressed concern over the paragraph in the report dealing with the disposition of equipment if a Volunteer Fire Department goes out of business. He recommended a change in the paragraph to state thatany equipment which is owned by any of the departments shall either be turned over to the Fire .Service Disrtict or donated to the charity of the choice of that Volunteer Fire Department. He stated he felt this wording would satisfy some concerns expressed by the Volunteer Fire Departments recommending this change before adopting a resolution to establish the Fire Service District. A lengthy discussion was held on the equipment purchased and owned now by the Volunteer Fire Departments and the difficulty in establishing what equipment had paid been by tax dollars. Chairman Barfield asked if anyone from-the general public wished to speak On the .establishment of a Fire Service District. The following persons commented on the disposition of the equipment: Mr. Aubrey Rivenbark Mr. Leonard Long Mr. Gary Rowe I After further discussion, Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to delete the paragraph in the Fire Service District Task Force Report pertaining to the disposi tion of equipment with this issue being addressed when drawing up contracts between the County and each individual Volunteer Fire Department. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chariman Barfield read the resolution for establishment of the Fire Service District with the following findings of facts: 1. WHEREAS, there is a demonstrable need for fire protection service in the unincorporated county. It is the County Commissioners' conclusion that the proposed Fire Service District is needed with existence of Volunteer Fire Departments since 1954. 2. WHEREAS, it is impracticable to provide these services on a county-wide basis. It is the County Commissioners' conclusion that with fire protection'provided by the City of Wilmington, Town of Carolina Beach, Town of Kure Beach; and Town of Wrightsville Beach, .it would only be feasible for a county-wide system in the unincorporated areas of the county. I 3. -WHEREAS, it is economically feasible to provide fire protection service in the unincorporated County without unreasonable or burdensome annual tax levies. It is the County Commissioners' conclusion that with passage of a local bill to limit the levy of taxes to no more than 15 cents/$lOO that this service can be provided at a reasonable rate. 4. WHEREAS, there is demonstrable demand for fire protection services by persons residing in the unincorporated County. It is the County Commissioners' conclusion that residents of the County have demonstrated a need for better fire protection in the unincorporatediareas of the County. ~8 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 6, 1986 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING FOR ESTABL!SHMENT OF FIRE SERVICE DISTRICT (CONTINUED) Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to define the Fire Service Tax District as the entire unincorporated area of New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ,. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to establish the effective date of July 1, 1986, for the Fire Service District. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. After further discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman-Retchin to adopt a resolution establishing the Fire Service District in the unincorporated areas of New Hanover County with an effective date of July 1, 1986. Upon vote,.the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY~ A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XIII, Page 48. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO LOCATE A MOBILE HOME ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF MARATHON AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 2,000 FEET WEST OF US 117 IN AN RA-RURAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT Planning Director Hayes and Planner Avery presented slides and gave background information on the issuance of a Special Use Permit to locate a mobile home on Marathon Avenue. Chairman Barfield asked any persons present wishing to give testimony to step forward to be sworn in by the Clerk. The following persons were sworn in: Ms. Shirley Anderson Mr. William Humble Mr. Robert Johnson Ms. Cynthia Miller Mr. Buck Spell ,. Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the issuance of the Special Use Permit. The following persons commented: Ms. Shir ley Anderson, representing the peti tioner, Ms. Florence Gralak, commented on the house and living conditions of the petitioner. She stated Ms. Gralak was terminally ill and was currently living in a delibiated house requesting issuance of the Special Use Permit in order to provide better living conditions. Chairman Barfield asked if she agreed with the presentation and facts presented by the Planning Department. She stated she concurred. Mr. William Humble, a local realtor, commented on the devaluation of surrounding property owners stating the mobile home would not be visible and in his opinion could not devalue adjacent property owners living in Marathon Farm Subdivision. .. Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to comment in opposition to the issuance of the Special Use Permit. The following persons commented: Mr. Bob Johnson, representing property owners in Marathon Farm Subdivision, expressed concern for devaluation of property in the subdivision. He stated the property was previously owned by Ms. Gralak with restrictive covenants for single family dwellings requiring a minimum floor area of 1,700 square feet and a minimum lot area of 1/2 acre. He stated he felt it was inappropriate to allow placement of a mobile home which would not be in accord with the surrouding neighborhood requesting denial of the Special Use Permit. I I I 9 MINUTES OF REGULAR"MEETING,'aA~UARY, 6, "1986 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING-TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PLACEMENT'OF MOBILE HOME ON MARATHON AVENUE (CONTINUED) He stated he would not object to a limited permission to Ms. Gralak for placement of the mobile home for her personal use with the permit being terminated upon no further need for the mobile home. Commissioner 0' Shields asked the County Attorney if a Special Use Permit could be granted with removal of the mobile home upon the death of the permitee within 90 days and still comply with laws for settling the estate. County Attorney Pope stated the permit could be granted with specific'conditions with these additional conditions running with the land. He recommended the petitioner agreeing to issuance of the Special Use Permit with the condition that the mobile home be removed when no longer occupied by the petitioner. Planning Director Hayes suggested granting the Special Use Permit for a definite period of time with review from time to time for further extension. , ( Ms. Cynthia Miller, a resident living on Marathon Road, expressed concern for being'unaware of the fact that a Special Use Permit had to be obtained for-plic~~~bt'6f-~-Mobile Home. She stated she 'thought the only requirement was approval of' a septic tank permit expressing concern for not being 'better informed when applying for a septic tank permit. After discuss~on, it was the consensus of the Board to request either in writing or on the septic tank permit that issuance'of the permit does not mean that the structure or use will meet all county zoning and land use regulations asking the applicants to contact the New Hanover County Planning Department for further information. Ms. Becky Spell, a resident of Marathon Road, stated when she purchased her property, she was told there would be no mobile homes located in this-area. Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to grant the Special Use Permit subject to the condition for removal of the mobile home from the site within ninety (90) days after the petitioner's needs for such use have ended or terminated and subject to the findings of facts and conclusions as stated in the Special Use Permit. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the Special Use Permit is contained in SUP Book I, Page 17. 1 . ..., , Ms. . Lor-a' 'Brock, a resident of Marathonl Road, comm'ented on the condition' of existing house asking if the County had any ordinances or policies that would address this issue. After discussion, it - was the consensus of the' Board for the Clerk to contact the Health Department and Clean Community Commission for inspection of the home to see if a violation exits. BREAK' ' Chairman Barfield recessed th~ meeting for a break from 8:31 o'clock P.M. to 8:48 o'clock P.M. mOO MINUTES OF REGULAR' MEETING, 'JANUARY 6, 1986 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC" HEARING' TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY ON THE WEST SIDE OF CASTLE HAYNE ROAD, OPPOSITE THE INTERSECTION WITH KERR AVENUE, ENCOMPASSING .96 ACRESv TO B-1 BUSINESS FROM R-15 RESIDENTIAL Planning Director Hayes gave background informatdon on the rezoning request stating the Planning Board and Planning Staff recommended approval. He requested approval by the Commissioners if there was no one present to speak in opposition to the rezoning request. r- Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the rezoning requst. No one commented. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to approve the request to rezone property located on the west side'of U.' S. 117, opposite Kerr Avenue to B-I from R-20 Residential. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF ZONING AREA 10-A OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY,' NORTH CAROLINAi'ADOPTED JULY I, 1974," is contained in Zoning Book I, Seetion 10-A, Page 16. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVING A MODIFIED VERSION OF A PETITION TO REZONE 16.7 ACRES ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF N. KERR AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 80 FEET SOUTH OF ROSSMORE ROAD, TO A-I AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL FROM'A-R AIRPORT RESIDENTIAL Planning Director Hayes and Planner Avery presented slides and gave background information on the rezoning request. He stated the Planning Board expressed concern over possible encroachment of non- residential uses into established residential areas recommending approval of the rezoning request with the stipulation that a 100 foot wide area along the parcel's southeastern and northern borders not be rezoned, but left in the A-R Airport Residential Classification. ',; II Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the rezoning request. The following person commented: Mr. Harold Laing, Attorney representing Mr. M. Rudholzner, Mr. L. N. Johnon, Mr. J. G. Johnson, and Mr. D. Culp, expressed concern for the 100 foot strip being too extreme. He stated it was unlikely that the property would be developed residential because of the proximity to the New Hanover County Airport. He requested rezoning the entire strip. Mr. 'Clup, a property owner, stated he was the owner of a non-conforming business stating the 'rezoning would allow for business expansion requesting approval of the rezoning request. Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the rezoning request. No one commented. After a lengthy discussion of the 100 foot wide area, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to approve a modified version of the request and rezone 16.7 acres on the east, southeast side of N. Kerr Avenue to Airport Industrial (A-I) from Airport Residential (A-R) with a fifty (50) foot strip along the east, southeast perimeter and northeast border to remain zoned Airport Residential. . Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. n A copy of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF ZONING AREA - AIRPORT OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ADOPTED OCTOBER 4, 1976," is contained in Zoning Book'I, Section Airport, Page 5. 10 MINUTES OF REGULAR' MEETING, JANUARY 6, '1986 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO 'CONSIDER' REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISION'S TO THE CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT ORDINANCE Planning Director Hayes gave background information proposed amendments stating the Planning Board felt the changes would strengthen the ordinance. I Commissioner O'Shie~ds asked how compatible the Conservation Overlay Zoning District Ordinance is with interpretation of new federal regulations inVolving wetland areas. Planning Director Hayes stated all federal regulations were covered by the Conservation Overlay District Ordinance since all wetland areas are included. Chairman Barf'ield asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or iri,opposition to the proposed amendments.' 'No'one commented. After discussion',' Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to approve the amendments as present'ed' by' the Planning Board to the Conservation Overlay District Ordinance. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I County Attorney Pope commented 'on the failure of the referendum which restricts'the County's ability to borrow money. He stated the Consti tution -provides that the' General Assembly shall enact laws relating to borrowing money but the General Assembly shall have no power to allow counties to contract debts secured by the pledge of its faith and credit un"les's 'approved by a'major:i:ty of the ,qualified voters of the County who vote on the iasue with certain exceptions. He stated ,this: law,rb.ecame effective in 'January' ~1973. . He st'at'ed' the General 'Assembly -,in 1979 stated that' counties and cities could purchase both real and personal property by the installment plan as long as it ditl not ~xtend over 5 years~ exceed $500,000 or 1/10 of 1 percent of the appraised value of the property. County Manager Cooper discussed a plan to build a less expensive building with approximately 51,000 square feet on the present Rankin Street site with obtaining the property where the City Park is now located. He stated the architect could construct the building at a cost of approximately $2,560,000 requiring an annual appropriation of $424,074 per year for five'years. He stated the 17th Street prOperty could be sold whi-bh would require an estimate of the grave sites and their removal. He asked if the Commissioners would like to contract for the services of Mr. Ellen to estimate the number of 'graves. . I t . Chairma~ Barfield asked why a bond referendum was placed before the voters at a cost of $5,0~0,000 on the 17th Street property when a $2,560,000 building could be constructed. Commissioner Dolan recommended going back to the voters with another proposal for their decision. After discussion,'it.was the consensus of the Board to delay en t e r i n gin t 0 a nag r e e me n t . wit h Mr. Ell e n for' an est i mat e 0 f the grave sites on 17th Streeet. l 02 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 6,' 1986 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATIVES TO SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING (CONTINUED) Aft e r fur t he r d i s c u s s ion 0 f fun din g and the pro po sed alternative, it was the consensus of the Board to request the County Manager to discuss with the City the possibility of obtaining the City Park property and report back to the Board. r Mr. Mike Vaughan commented on the reason for the voters rejecting the Bond Referendum. He also presented his plans for construction of a building at a lesser cost. DISCUSSION OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK Assistant County Manager Gornto commented on the week of February 23-28, 1986, as County Government Week. She requested direction of the Board for activities during this week. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to request Assistant County Manager Gornto to make recommendations and forward to the Commissioners for review. CHANGE OF MEETING DATES FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH It was the consensus of the Board to change the dates of March meetings from March 3, 1986 to March 10, 1986 and from March 17, 1986 to March 24, 1986 due to the National Association of County Commissioners Legislative Conference in Washington, D. C. from March 1-5, 1986. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS, APPOINTMENT OF PHYLLIS ROEBUCK AND REAPPOINTMENT OF BARBARA BRAY AND JIM MILLER TO THE COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVES TASK FORCE Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to appoint Phyllis Roebuck to serve a three-year term as the Juvenile Court Representative on the CBA Task Force expiring December 31, 1988; and to reappoint Ms. Barbara Bray as School Representative and Mr. Jim Miller as Juvenile Services representative to the CBA Task Force for three-year terms expiring December 31, 1988. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. " REAPPOINTMENT OF MS. JEAN CREDLE AND APPOINTMENT OF DONALD P. BLAKE AND JULIUS F. HOWARD TO BOARD OF HEALTH Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to reappoint Ms. Jean Credle to serve a three-year term on the Board of Health representing the nurse category expiring December 31, 1988. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to appoint Mr. Julius Howard to serve a three-year term on the Board of Health representing the pharmacist category expiring December 31, 1988. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Commissioner O'Shields nominated Mr. Donald P. Blake to serve a three-year term on the Board of Health representing the general public category. Commissioner O'Neal commented on an applicant being well informed on drainage, development and environmental concerns nominating Mr. Richard Catlin to serve a three-year term on the Board of Health representing the general public category. r'l Chairman Barfield declared the nominations closed. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to appoint Mr. Donald P. Blake to serve a three-year term on the Board of Health in the general public category expiring December 31, 1988. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 10 -w MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 6, 1986 (CONTINUED) COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (CONTINUED) I REAPPOINTMENT OF KATHERINE MOORE AND MERRILY LOCKE TO HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to reappoint Ms. Katherine Moore and Merrily Locke to serve three- year terms on the Human Relations Board as members-at-large. The terms will expire December 31, 19B8. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. RATIFICATION 'OF REAPPOINTMENTS OF JOHNSON HOOPER, JR.: AND EARL OGLESBY TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to ratify reappointments of Johnson Hooper, Jr.; NAACP Representative and Earl Oglesby, Jr., Personnel Association representative on the Human Relations Commission for three-terms expiring December 31, 1988. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENT OF CARLTON L. PLOTT AS ALTERNATE MEMBER OF ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to appoint Mr. Carlton (Dick) L. Plott to serve as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL ASSEVERO, M. D. TO SOUTHEASTAERN MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AREA BOARD Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Barfield to ratify appointment Dr. Michael Assevero to serve an unexpired term on the Mental Health Board expiring November 21, 1987. II ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANNUAL BANQUET FOR COMMITTEE OF 100 Commissioner O'Shields reminded the Commissioners of the Annual Banquet sponsored by the Committee of 100 on Thursday, January 9, 1986, at 4:00 o'clock P.M. at the Hilton and encouraged all to attend. DISCUSSION OF APPOINTING A COMMITTEE FOR AIRPORT Commissioner Dolan expressed concern for not having some form of an advisory committee for the New Hanover County Airport particularly at this time with the construction of a new terminal. He recommended appointment of a 7-member committee consisting of business and professional individuals who will be charged with studying and reviewing the time management and administration of the Airport with a summary of their findings being presented to the Commissioners by July 1, 1986. He stressed the importance of this facility to the economic growth of New Hanover County stating the Airport and its operation deserved the same time and consideration as the hospital issue. I Vice-Chairman Retchin stated the Airport was running very smoothly at the present time, and he did not feel a committee was necessary. After a lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to request Commissioner Dolan to prepare and present a written proposal on the charge and purpose of an Airport Advisory Committee to be presented to the Commissioners for consideration. REQUEST BY THE CITY OF WILMINGTON ON PROPOSED INCUBATOR TO BE PLACED ON JANUARY 20, 1986, AGENDA Chairman Barfield suggested placement of the City of Wilmington's request to discuss the proposed Incubator Site on the agenda for January 20, 1986. l 04 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 6, 1986 (CONTINUED) PLACEMENT OF PROPOSED INCUBATOR SITE (CONTINUED) It was the consensus of the Board to place this item on the agenda for January 20, 1986. DISCUSSION OF RESOLUTION FOR CHARGE OF THE HOSPITAL STUDY COMMITTEE --. Chairman Barfield reminded the Commissioners of his request for each Commissioner to submit by January 10, 1986, any issues to be addressed by the Hospital Study Committee. He requested the County Manager to prepare a resolution defining the charge of. the .committee based on the recommendations received to be presented at the meeting of January 20, 1986. r DISCUSSION OF HOSPITAL CONFERENCE SPONSORED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - CHAPEL HILL County Manager Cooper asked if the Board would be interested in invi ting the members of the Hospital Study Committee to attend a Hospita,l Conference on February 20-21, 1986, Raleigh, North Carolina, Spohso~ed by the University of ~orth Carolina-at Chapel Hill. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to invite all members of the Hospital Study Committee to attend the conference with the County paying for expenses involved. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 10:47 o'clock P.M. ,- ~t:74~' Lucie F. Harrell Clerk rl