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Home My WebLink About1986-05-19 Regular Meeting 20 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 19, 1986 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, May 19, 1986, at 9:00 o'clock A.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; 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. Dr. John Skelly, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of April 28, 1986, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 5, 1986, with a correction reflecting that Vice-Chairman Retchin was excused from voting on Item #7, placement of a kennel on Murrayville Road. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Barfield asked if anyone from the general public wished to speak on any item not listed on the Regular Agenda or any items listed on the Consent Agenda. The following person commented: I Discussion of 2% Occupancy Tax by Town of Kure Beach Mayor Mr. J. Tommy Causby, Mayor of the Town of Kure Beach, appeared before the Commissioners presenting a letter stating Kure Beach had addressed their tourism funding concerns to the New Hanover Convention and Visitors Bureau. He stated the Bureau had requested $25,000 from the County's General Fund to the Town of Kure Beach to supplement revenues anticipated from the occupancy tax. Mr. Causby expressed appreciation to the Commissioners stating Kure Beach would consider in its upcoming budget deliberations additional support to the Bureau over and above current expenditures for tourism promotion. PRESENTATION OF SAVINGS BOND TO MR. JOSEPH D. FIZER Chairman Barfield recognized and presented a $100 U. S. Savings Bond to Mr. Joseph D. Fizer, a County Employee of the Property Management Department, for his noteworthy honesty in returning a diamond ring valued at $2,500 which he found in a courtroom in the Judicial Building. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Lisbon C. Berry, Jr., Chairman of Offender Aid and Restoration, requested Item #6, Designation of Head Start as the Community Action Agency, be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda since he will be discussing this issue at the budget hearing scheduled for OAR. I After discussion, Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to remove Item #6, for discussion later in the meeting and to approve the following Consent Agenda items: Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Approval of Report of Collector of Revenue through April 30, 1986 The Commissioners approved the report of the Collector of of Revenue through April 30, 1986. A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit Book XIV, Page 25. ~04 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 19, 1986 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) Approval of Tax Abatements and Refunds The Commissioners approved a list of tax abatements and refunds as presented by the Tax Administrator. r A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book XIV, Page 25. Authorization To Dispose of Surplus Vehicles The Commissioners authorized the Finance Officer to dispose of the following surplus vehicles through a joint City/County auction: 1980 Dodge Aspen 1983 Plymouth 1983 Plymouth 1983 Plymouth S.N. NL41CAF212746 S.N. 2P3BB26S7DR1900l2 S.N. 2P3BB26S0DR1900l4 S.N. 2P3BB2659DR19003 Approval and Acceptance of Highway Safety Grant The Commissioners approved a Highway Safety Grant for Fiscal Year 1986-87 accepting Federal Funds in the amount of $197,453 to be used for Phase V 55 MPH Enforcement by the Sheriff's Department. I Approval of Budget Request - Consolidation Charter Commission The Commissioners approved a proposed budget submitted by the Consolidation Charter Commission in the amount of $23,030. Adoption of Resolution Transferring Elements of the "Incredible You Exhibit" - Museum The Commissioners adopted a resolution to allow transfer of elements of the ~Incredible You Exhibit" from the New Hanover County Museum to the Girls Club of Wilmington. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XIV, Page 25. Acceptance of Grant - DSS Child Abuse Prevention Program The Commissioners approved acceptance of a State Grant in the amount of $44,000 authorizing the Chairman to execute the contract between New Hanover County and the North Carolina State Board of Education for a Child Abuse Prevention Program in the amount of $44,000 in Fiscal Year 1986-87. Approval of Letter Favoring an Amendment That Would Repeal DOT's Buy/Sell Slot Rule for Aircraft Parking r The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to send a letter to Congressman Rose in favor of an amendment that would repeal DOT's buy/sell slot rule for Aircraft Parking. 20 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 19, 1986 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) Approval of Airport Property Acquisition The Commissioners authorized staff to initiate condemnation on the following tracts for ADAP 07 avigation easements: I ADAP 07 ParCelID# 16-1 - 23-1 23-2 23-3A 23-3B 23-4 23-5 34-1 Owner Jerry Williams Euphelia Johnson George Montford Robert J. Johnson Annette J. McHenry Bertram Willia~s, Jr. Willie Sue Johnson B. Bo Cameron EAST RAMP ACCESS Parcel ID# 2 3 ROAD Owner W. K. Trask & R. A. B. & D. Development Dick Thompson) Pittman (William Trask & Award of Contract to Soil and Materials Engineers for Monitoring Wells at the 421 Landfill The Commissioners awarded the contract for monitoring wells at the 421 Landfill to Soil and Materials Engineers in the amount of $5,200, authorizing the Chairman to execute the contract documents. Approval of Budget Amendment - Interest on New School Bond Issue I The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment for interest on new school bond issue: 86-00000242 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Fund Appropriated Fund Balance Debit Credit $234,000 Debt Service Payments $234,000 Approval of Budget Amendment - Governing Body The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment for the Governing Body Department for additional funds to cover expenses for Hospital Study Report, advertising new committee vacancies, public hearings, and Fire Service District, payment of 1986-87 N. C. Association of County Commissioners dues in advance of July 1, 1987, and additional travel with Hospital Study for Commissioners and Committee Members, plus additional lunches and breakfasts for Special Meetings: 86-00000246 County Commissioners I Postage Printing Debit $ 600 500 Credit Contingencies 20,825 Professional Services Advertising Dues & Subscriptions Travel, Meetings & Schools Telephone Departmental Supplies $ 725 6,000 7,300 6,800 600 500 ~ 06 MINUTES OF REGULAR ~ETING, MAY 19, 1986 (CONTiNUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) Budget Amendments Approved by Budget Officer The following Budget Amendments were approved by the Budget Officer and are being reported for entry into the record: r Debit Credit 86-00000244 Emergency Services County Commissioners Appropriated Fund Balance $32,000 Emergency Services Contracted Services $32,000 Additional funds for Forestry Services. Approved by County Commissioners on 6/17/85. 86-00000247 Outside Agencies/Senior Citizens of Pleasure Island Appropriated Fund Balance Debit $10,000 Credit Contracted Services $10,000 Additional funds for Pleasure Island Senior Center. Approved by County Commissioners on 4/21/86. Approval of Contract For Repairs - Airport r The Commissioners approved a contract with Mac Construction Company in the amount of $13,500 for catch basin and slab repairs in the Piedmont hangar at the New Hanover County Airport, authorizing the Chairman to execute the documents. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER FINAL CLOSE OUT OF GRANT NUMBER 83-C- 6710 FROM THE N. C. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - SEAGATE SEWER SYSTEM Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the grant for the Seagate Sewer Project requesting final close out of the grant. Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing. He asked if anyone from the general public wished to speak on this request. No one commented. Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to authorize final close out of the grant as requested by the Planning Staff. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION APPLICATION UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Planning Director Hayes gave background information on a Communi ty Revi tali zation Application under the Community Development Block Grant Program to be used for sewer and plumbing improvements for residents in Phase One of the county-wide sewer system. He stated since the first grant was now closed out, the County was now applying for a grant in the amount of $598,000. n Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing. He asked if anyone present wished to speak on the grant application. No one commented. 20 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 19, 1986 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION FOR APPLICATION OF GRANT - SEAGATE AREA (CONTINUED) Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. I After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to adopt a resolution filing for a Community Revitalization Application under the Community Development Block Grant Program to be used for sewer and plumbing improvements for residents in Phase One of the county-wide sewer system. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XIV, Page 25. DISCUSSION OF GUIDELINES FOR COLLECTION AND RELEASE OF IMPACT FEES Mr. Leonard H. Long, Chief of Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire Department, appeared before the Commissioners requesting impact fees, now totaling $4,868.80, paid by NorthChase to New Hanover County, be released by the County to the Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire Department. After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal that the distribution of the impact funds allocated to specific volunteer fire departments be dispensed by the County Commissioners upon the recommendation of the Board of Fire Commissioners based upon the following conditions: I 1. The Board of Fire Commissioners would require the volunteer f ire departments receiving the funds to provide proof of how the funds were used. 2. The Board of Fire Commissioners should show a correlation between the impact funds and the obligation of the Volunteer Fire Department to provide fire facilities to the planned development from which the funds are derived. 3. Is is noteworthy that the impact fee is but instead is intended to help the Department meet the additional demand services by Planned Developments considered in budget recommendations. not a "windfall" Volunteer Fire placed on their and should be Mr. Long recommended allocation of monies collected to the Volunteer Fire Department District without Fire Commission review. After a lengthy discussion, Chairman Barfield called for a vote on the motion by Commissioner O'Shields. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. With passage of this motion, the money requested by Mr. Long can be released upon recommendation of the Board of Fire Commissioners as stated in the motion. I BUDGET HEARINGS The following non-county agencies presented budget requests with no action being taken: ~ 0 8 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 19, 1986 (CONTINUED) BUDGET HEARINGS (CONTINUED) Elderhaus Offender Aid and Restoration Child Advocacy Commission Rape Task Force New Hanover Convention and Visitors Bureau Wilmington Industrial Development, Inc. United Way Information & Referral Center Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc. DARE, Inc. Friends of Public Radio St. John's Museum of Art New Hanover Clean Community Commission Arts Council of the Lower Cape Fear , Minutes of the Budget Hearings are contained in Exhibit Book XIV, Page 27 to be attached to the adopted Budget Ordinance. REGULAR SESSION RECESSED FOR MEETING OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT Chairman Barfield recessed the Regular Session for a meeting of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District at 12:25 o'clock P.M. Chairman Barfield reconvened to Regular Session at 12:32 o'clock P.M. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS REAPPOINTMENT OF GEORGE He CHADWICK III TO THE WILMINGTON/MEW HANOVER INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED Commissioner O'Neal to reappoint Mr. George H. Chadwick III to serve a three-year term on the Wilmington/New Hanover Insurance Advisory Committee expiring June 8, 1989. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. , APPOINTMENT OF CAROL L. HUNTZINGER TO NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to appoint Ms. Carol L. Huntzinger to serve a three-year term on the Nursing Home Advisory Committee expiring on May 21, 1989. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. RATIFICATION OF LENGTH OF TERMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE NEW HANOVER CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INCe Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to ratify the length of terms for the following members of the New Hanover Convention Visitors Bureau, Inc. in order to stagger terms: Name Category Term Claud O'Shields, Jr. James Lanier Rosaline B. Barker Cindy Marr County Commissioner Attractions At-Large Lodging 3 years 2 years 1 year 1 year ,- REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER O'NEAL TO SERVE ON DARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to reappoint Commissioner O'Neal to serve a one-year term on the Dare Board of Directors. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 20 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 19, 1986 (CONTINUED) I DESIGNATION OF HEAD START AS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY FOR RECEIVING COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT AND COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS Commissioner Dolan commented on other agencies being notified and given the opportunity to become the designated Community Action Agency for New Hanover County. He referred to the designation of Offender, Aid and Restoration, stating at that time other agencies appeared before the Commissioners asking why they had not been notified. Chairman Barfield gave background information on the designation of OAR stating this agency met the criteria and time was of utmost importance. Mr. Thomas Bailey, Director of OAR, commented on the program requesting the designation of OAR to remain with this agency. After a lengthy discussion, Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissio~er O'Shields to authorize the Chairman to write a letter to Mr. Joel C. New, Director of the Economic Opportunity Division of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development designating Head Start as the Community Action Agency for New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal Commissioner O'Shields Vice-Chairman Retchin Chairman Barfield Voting Noe: Commissioner Dolan I ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER SCHEDULING OF JUNE MEETINGS County Manager Cooper stated he did not feel it would be necessary to hold Budget Hearings on Tuesday, May 27, 1986, as originally scheduled. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to hold a Public Hearing on June 2, 1986, for voting on the budget, changing the regularly scheduled Public Hearings on zonings to June 16, 1986, at 7:00 P.M. with final adoption of the 1986-87 Budget Ordinance for the County, Fire Service District, and Water and Sewer District at this meeting. 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 1:00 o'clock P.M. I ~tf~~~ Lucie F. Harrell Clerk