1986-02-17 Special Meeting
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING WITH BOARD OF EDUCATION, FEBRUARY 17,
1986
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special
Session with the New Hanover County Board of Education on Monday,
February 17, 1986, at 7:30 o'clock A.M. in the Conference Room of
the School Administration Bui lding, 1802 South 15th Street,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Members present were: Commissioners John Dolan; Nolan
O'Neal; Claud 0' Shields, Jr.; 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.
Board of Education Members present were: Ms. Rachel
Freeman; Ms. Mary Elizabeth Hood; Chairman Lucille Shaffer; Dr.
Jeramiah Partrick; Mr. Ray Funderburk; Ms. Ann King; and
Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Richard Flynn.
Chairman Barfie).d called the meeting to order at 7: 30
o'clock A.M.
Chairman Lucille Shaffer welcomed all members present
stating the purpose of the joint meeting was to give a preview of
the schools in New Hanover County.
DISCUSSION AND UPDATE OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS
Superintendent Flynn and Chairman Shaffer updated the
Commissioners on the programs, renovation, and construction of
schools throughout New Hanover County. The following issues were
discussed:
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1. -Selection of Teacher of the Year from New
Hanover County.
Curriculum for High School Students.
Progress of Reading & Writing Program for
7th and 8th grades.
Progress of the START-Program for 9th and
10th grades.
Comprehensive Substance Abuse Program.
Human Development Program.
Discussion of Adult Driver Education Program.
Update on renovation of schools.
Occupancy of Bradley Creek School by April
1, 1986.
Discussion
renovation
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of proposed 1/2 cents sales tax for
and construction of schools.
of seatbelts for buses.
Chairman Shaffer, on behalf of the Board of Education,
expressed appreciation to the Commissioners for funding and
support of County schools stating she looked forward to a
continued, cooperative relationship~':
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Superintendent Flynn gave background information on budget
needs stating at the present time he expected a 5-7% increase for
Fiscal Year 1986/87. He commented on preliminary figures from
Raleigh stating a 5% cost of living increase had been recommended
for state employees and an additional 5~ for teachers meeting
Level I of the Career Ladder Program.
Superintendent Flynn expressed appreciation to the
Commissioners for support in the past stating he felt New Hanover
County Schools had progressed tremendously within the past few
years through providing better facilities and educational
programs for students of the County.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, FEBRUARY 17, 1986 (CONTINUED)
UPDATE ON SCHOOLS (CONTINUED)
Chairman Barfield expressed appreciation to the Board of
Education for requesting the joint meeting stating communication
was very important in approaching the needs for schools in New
Hanover County. He stated the upcoming budget year was going to
be difficult with the many requests from various County
departments and other outside agencies.
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County Manager Cooper commented on a 7% increase in the
school budget request stating this amount of increase would not
be possible in the County's upcoming budget for 1986/87.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 8:35 o'clock A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY- 17, 1986
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, February 17, 1986, at 9:10 o'clock A.M. in the
Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Administration Building,
320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Members ,present were: Commissioners John Dolan; Nolan
O'Neal; Claud O'Shields, Jr.; 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.
Reverend Robert Behnke, Pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church,
gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 20,
1986; Special Meeting of January 27, 1986; and Special Meeting of
January 31, 1986, with a correction in the name of Seymour Alper.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION AND PRESENTATION OF POSTER CONTEST
WINNERS - COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK
Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to
adopt a proclamation proclaiming February 23-28, 1986, as County
Government Week in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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A copy of the proclamation is contained in Exhibit Book XIV,
Page 4.
Assistant County Manager Gornto announced the following
winners of the poster contest with the County Commissioners
presenting awards:
Kindergarten - Third Grade
1st Place Winner - $50 U. S. Savings Bond - Julie Decker
Mrs. Hansen's Second Grade - Winter Park School