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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING" JUNE 2, 1986
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, June 2, 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.
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.
Reverend L. T. Whitted, Pastor of Island Creek A.M.E.
Church, gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
0' Shields to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May
19, 1986, and Budget Hearings of May 19, and 22, 1986, as
presented. 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
comented:
Budget Hearing for Southeastern Economic Development Commission
Ms. Ellen Gause, Director of the Southeastern Economic
Development Commission apologized for not being present on the
date of her scheduled budget hearing. She gave background
information on the duties and functions of SEDC requesting
approval of a budget request in the amount of $7,246.42 instead
of the County Manager's recommendation of $2,600. She stated the
increase in the budget had been requested by the EDA Regional
Office in Atlanta, Georgia stating last year SEDC had requested
an increase of 5 cents, and this year they were asking for 7
cents per capita. She stated next year SEDC would anticipate an
increase of 16 cents per capita rate.
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone from the general public
wished to speak on the proposed budget request. No one
commented.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Mr. William Funderburg commented on Item #2, Change Order
#3, Airport Site Preparation, asking the amount of the Change
Order. County Manager Cooper stated the amount was $9,709.60.
Mr. Funderburg expressed concern for approval of too many change
orders requesting no more change orders be made on this contract.
County Manager Cooper stated this would be impossible.
After further discussion, Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to approve the following Consent
Agenda items with deletion of Item #5, Acceptance of Offer to
Purchase Surplus Property until a list of prices can be furnish,
with placement of this item on the Consent Agenda for June 16,
1986, and approval of Item #3 subject to guidelines being
established by the Legal Department to comply with statutes that
govern exchange of legal properties. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 2, 1986 (CONTINUED)
CONSENT AGENDA
Adoption of Resolution to Add Roads to State Maintained Secondary
Road System
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The Commissioners adopted a resolution adding the following
roads to the State Maintained Secondary Road System:
Sandybrook Road, - Sandybrook Subdivision
Division File #537-N
North Hills Drive, North Hills Subdivision
Division File #545-N
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XIV,
Page 26.
Approval of Airport Site Preparation and Utilities Change Order
The Commissioners approved Change Order No. 3 for additional
work resulting from a design change, authorizing the Chairman to
execute the documents.
Approval to Trade and Sell Deaccessioned Foreign Culture
Artifacts - Museum
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The Commissioners approved the trade of a group of Lumbee
objects from the Native American Resource Center, pembroke State
University, for a group of American Indian artifacts
deaccessioned from the County's collection; the purchase of
several groups of artifacts from Africa, China, Japan, Indonesia,
the Mid-East, and of unknown origin totaling $12,857 by the
Museum of Man, Wake Forest University, requesting funds received
from the sale of collections, after the deduction of expenses, be
placed in the Museum Acquisition Fund. This approval was
contingent to guidelines being established by the Legal
Department to comply with statutes governing exchange of legal
properties as requested by the County Attorney.
Approval of Software License Agreement - MIS
The Commissioners approved a Software License Agreement with
Compuware in the amount of $9,000 for the CICS-DEbug Product.
Approval of Master Service Agreement with Brodart, Inc. for the
Production of Catalog - Library
The Commissioners approved a master service agreement with
Brodart, Inc. for the production of a compact disc catalog of the
Libary's holdings at an estimated cost of $7,000 per catalog.
Funds are included in Fiscal Year 1985-86 budget for this
project.
Budget Amendment Approved by Budget Officer for Entry Into the
Record
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Tpe following Budget Amendment was approved by the Budget
Officer and is being reported for entry into the record:
86-00000241 Health/Child Health
Debit
Credit
Maternal Child Health Revenue
Professional Fees
$350
$350
To provide payment for medical and dental services
rendered to eligible New Hanover County school
children. The funds are provided by North Carolina
Department of Human Resources - Child Health Branch.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 2, 1986 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Approval of Lease Agreement with Glen Meade Joint Venture -
Environmental Health Division
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute a lease
agreement with Glen Meade Joint Venture for property at Glen
Meade Shopping Center to be used for office space for the Health
Department's Environmental Health Division.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF PROPOSED 1986/87 COUNTY BUDGET
INCLUDING THE PROPOSED FIRE SERVICE DISTRICT BUDGET
Chairman Barfield stated notice had been given that a Public
Hearing would held on the proposed 1986/87 County Budget and Fire
Service District Budget.
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing. He asked if
anyone from the general public wished to comment on the proposed
budgets. No one commented.
Chairman Barfield asked the Commissioners if they wished to
comment on the proposed budgets.
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR NEW HANOVER COUNTY CONVENTION
AND VISITORS BUREAU
Commissioner O'Shields recommended additional funding in the
amount of $25,000 as the County's contribution for support of
this agency until it is more established.
Discussion was held on the proposed increase of the Room
Occupancy Tax now before the General Assembly. County Manager
Cooper recommended no commitment of County money until the state
legislature acts on the proposed increase which would amount to
over $20,000.
After further discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to approve additional funding
in the amount of $25,000 with a refund to New Hanover County in
the amount of $25,000 if the General Assembly increases the Room
Occupancy Tax.
Commissioner Dolan made a SUBSTITUTE MOTION to approve
additional funding in the amount of $25,000 only if the Room
Occupancy ~ax is increased, if not the funding should remain as
recommended by the County Manager. The motion FAILED DUE TO NOT
RECEIVING A SECOND.
Chairman Barfield called for a vote on the original motion.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Vice-Chairman Retchin
Chairman Barfield
Voting Noe: Commissioner Dolan
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT
Commissioner O'Shields recommended additional funding in the
amount of $20,000 for planning and engineering design of the 20
acres of land between Roland-Grise Jr. High School and Hoggard
High School for development of a soccer and ball field.
Commissioner Dolan asked if the Parks and Recreation
Department had requested this additional funding. County Manager
Cooper stated they had not. Commissioner Dolan commented
on adhering to the County Manager's recommended budget stating
this land could be developed in the next fiscal year.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR'MEETING, JUNE 2, 1986 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED 1986/87 COUNTY BUDGET (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PARKS AND RECREATION (CONTINUED)
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After further discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to approve additional funding in
the amount of $20,000 to the Parks and Recreation Department for
design of land between Roland-Grise Jr. High School and Hoggard
High School. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Vice-Chairman Retchin
Chairman Barfield
Voting Noe: Commissioner Dolan
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
CENTER
Vice-Chairman Retchin requested approval of the budget
request in the amount of $5,836 submitted by Information and
Referral stressing the importance of this service to local
governments and other organizations.. He stated no funding had
been recommended by the County Manager.
After discussion, Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Shields to approve funding in the amount of $5,836
for the Information and Referral Center. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Vice-Chairman Retchin
Chairman Barfield
Voting Noe: Commissioner Dolan
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR AGRICULTURE EXTENSION SERVICES ARBORETUM
FUND
Vice-Chairman Retchin commented on matching funds given to
the Agriculture Extension Services Arboretum Fund in the amount
of $25,000 stating the Fund Raising Committee had done an
outstanding job in raising private funds.
Commissioner O'Neal asked if the Arboretum Fund Raising
Committee had requested this additional match funding. Vice-
Chairman Retchin said they had not asked for any funds stating
this had been a voluntary effort.
Commissioner Dolan expressed concern for bringing government
into a private fund raising effort.
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After further discussion, Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to offer another $20,000
matching fund to the Arboretum Fund Raising Committee. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Vice-Chairman Retchin
Chairman Barfield
Voting Noe: Commissioner Dolan
APPROVAL OF FUNDING REQUEST FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Vice-Chairman Retchin commented on the outstanding job
performed by the District Attorney's office stating additional
funding in the amount of $5,000 for the purchase of computer
equipment would be beneficial to every citizen of the County.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 2, 1986 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF 1986/87 COUNTY BUDGET (CONTINUED)
Commissioner Dolan stated he could see no logic in the
County using taxpayers money to fund state agencies. He stated
the State of North Carolina should support and fund its own
agencies.
After further discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to approve additional funding
in the amount of $5,000 for a total figure of $7,500 for the
District Attorney's office. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Vice-Chairman Retchin
Voting Noe: Commissioner Dolan
Chairman Barfield
APPROVAL OF FUNDING REQUEST FOR RAPE TASK FORCE
Chairman Barfield recommended funding in the amount of
$5,000 for the Rape Task Force. He stressed the importance of
this service to the community.
After discussion, Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-
Chairman R~tchin to approve funding in the amount of $5,000 for
the Rape Task Force. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ELDERHAUS
Chairman Barfield requested additional funding in the amount
of $3,000 for Elderhaus stating the funds were badly needed.
After discussion, Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to approve additional funding in the amount
of $3,000 for a total figure of $20,000 to Elderhaus. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR WILMINGTON INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Chairman Barfield requested additional funding in the amount
of $8,624 as originally requested commenting on the importance of
recruiting industry in New Hanover County.
After discussion, Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner. 0' Shields to approve additional funding in the
amount of $8,624 for a total figure of $40,000. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Vice-Chairman Retchin
Chairman Barfield
Voting Noe: Commissioner Dolan
County Manager Cooper stated Wilmington Industrial
Development, Inc. had complied adequately to his request for
reports. Commissioner Dolan requested a copy of the reports.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 2, 1986 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF REQUEST BY ROCK HILL COMMUNITY FOR MAINTENANCE AND
MANAGEMENT OF COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman Barfield stated he had been contacted by the Rock
Hill Community Center for assistance in maintaining and managing
the Rock Hill Community Center. He stated he had requested Mike
Waters, Director of Parks & Recreation, to prepare a proposal and
budget.
Commissioner Dolan asked if the $5,000 could be allocated
from the present budget. County Manager Cooper stated it was too
near the end of the budget year, but that these funds could be
taken out of the 1986/87 budget.
After discussion, Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-
Chairman Retchin to approve funding in the amount of $5,000 for
Rock Hill Community Center as per the budget submitted by the
Director of Parks & Recreation. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Vice-Chairman Retchin
Chairman Barfield
Voting Noe: Commissioner Dolan
ADOPTION OF SCHOOL BUDGET
Commissioner O'Shields commented on the budget request
presented by the New Hanover County Board of Education stating a
difference existed between the County Manager's recommendation
and the school's request of approximately $1,145,011. He stated
the Board of Education had done an excellent job of preparing
their budget and that the County had supported the schools in the
in the past in the areas of teachers supplements, maintenance and
repair of buildings, and support of a bond referendum.
Commissioner O'Shields recommended funding the schools an
additional $100,000 over the' County Manager's recommendation for
a total of $13,565,009 to be utilized by the Board of Education
in what manner they see fit. He cautioned against these funds
being applied to a supplement in the first and third years since
the County Commissioners at one point and time expressed
disagreement with supplements.
After further discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to fund an additional $100,000
to the schools. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF CHANGES IN PROPOSED 1986/87 PROPOSED BUDGET
County Manager Cooper presented a net decrease in the amount
of funds necessary for the proposed budget in the amount of
$1,774 requesting approval to incorporate these changes into the
budget. He also requested appropriation of surplus funds in the
Blue Cross -Blue Shield fund as of June 30, 1986, to cover the
additional increases in the budget of $197,460 less the $1,774
for a total of $195,686. He stated by appropriating these funds,
the tax rate could be left at $.67 per $100 valuation.
After discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Dolan to add to revenues surplus funds from the Blue
Cross Blue Shield fund balance and decrease the budget by $1,774
as requested by the County Manager leaving the tax rate $.67 per
$100 of valuation. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 2, 1986 (CONTINUED)
ADJUSTMENTS TO BUDGET (CONTINUED)
Commissioner O'Shields expressed appreciation to County
Manager Cooper and staff for an excellent job in preparing the
1986/87 Budget. He also thanked the Board of Fire Commissioners
for the excellent manner in which the budget was prepared for the
Fire Service District.
Chairman Barfield recognized the members present from the
Board of Fire Commissioners requesting each one to stand. He
expressed appreciation for the excellent job done in preparing
the budget.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman to
authorize the County Manager and Finance Officer to prepare the
Budget Ordinance necessary for adoption of the 1986/87 Budget
including the Fire Service District Ordinance. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION OF ANIMAL CONTROL
Commissioner Dolan commented
control and capture wild cats.
difficulty in catching cats.
on an effort being made to
He expressed concern for
County Manager Cooper stated the method used for catching
cats was rental of a cat trap by the Animal Control Division. If
a cat is captured, then the Animal Control Division is contacted
for pickup. He stated cats were required to be be vaccinated for
rabies but not required to wear collar.
RECOMMENDATION BY BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FOR DISPENSING
IMPACT FEES
Mr. J. P. Munroe, Chairman of the Board of Fire
Commissioners, stated the Fire Commissioners had met recommending
release of impact fees paid by developers as follows:
Seagate Volunteer Fire Department
Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire Department -
$16,663.92
4,868.80
Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED Vice-Chairman Retchin to
release the funds as recommended by the Board of Fire
Commissioners. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
It was the consensus of the Board to direct the County
Manager to forward a letter to the Seagate and Wrightsboro
Volunteer Fire Departments stating the funds were available.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR REVENUE SHARING BUDGET
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone from the general public
wished to speak on the proposed Revenue Sharing Budget with funds
being allocated to the Sewer District. No one commented.
Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED 1986/87 WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
BUDGET
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone from the general public
would like to speak. No one commented.
Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 2, 1986 (CONTINUED)
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RENAMING OF A PORTION OF U. S. HIGHWAY
421 TO FORT FISHER BOULEVARD SOUTH LOCATED FROM THE SOUTHERN
CORPORATE LIMITS OF KURE BEACH TO THE TERMINUS OF U. S. HIGHWAY
421
Planning Director Hayes presented the proposed renaming
stating the Planning Staff recommended approval of the name
change. He stated the proposed name change of U. S. Highway 421,
would be from the southern corporate limits of Kure Beach south
to the terminus of U. S. 421.
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Chairman Barfield asked if anyone from the general public
wished to speak on this street renaming. The following person
commented:
Mr. Charlie Alloe, a Commissioner of the Town of Kure Beach,
gave background information on the initial request for renaming
421 within Kure Beach's extraterritorial jurisdiction which would
have extended to the north to Alabama Avenue. He stated the
County Planning Department rejected that request since this area
had been renamed approximately 2 years ago and citizens would
have another address change. He requested consideration of the
fact that this area will probably be annexed into the Town of
Kure Beach and that the Town Council was requesting that the
entire area be named Fort Fisher Boulevard as stated in the
original request "from Alabama Avenue and 421 south to the Kure
Beach northern position which includes Hamby and Wilmington
Beaches.
Vice-Chairman Retchin expressed concern for the boulevard
not being named one name.
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Commissioner Allo commented on the fact that other
development would occur requesting approval of the original
request.
Planning Director Hayes commented on the address change
within the past two years and the inconvenience to residents
involved. He stated the request by Commissioner Allo could not
be approved at this meeting since Public Notice of the Public
Hearing was advertised as recommended by the Planning Staff.
After a lengthy discussionl' Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to adopt an ordinance renaming U.
S. Highway 421 located from the southern corporate limits of Kure
Beach south to the terminus of U. S. Highway 421 to Fort Fisher
Boulevard South. Upon vote I' the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Ordinance is contained in Exhibit Book XIV,
Page 26.
BREAK
Chairman Barfield recessed the meeting for a break from
8:25 o'clock P.M. to 8:45 o'clock P.M.
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AT
THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT
Airport'Manager Shackelford gave an update on the Public
Safety Officer Program stating eight fully trained Public Safety
Officers will be sworn in by June 24, 1986 for the program to
become effective by July l, 1986.
Airport Manager Shackelford gave an up date on airport
security 'around the country and in New Hanover County. He stated
the FBI, FAA, and U. S. Customs were working together on
preventive measures of avoiding terrorism as opposed to reactive
measures by means of a data collection bank. He stated
terrorism is more of a threat internationally than on the
domestic scene emphasizing that this could change overnight. He
stated Airports were encouraged to have visible presence of law
enforcement officers in the terminal at all times.
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AT
THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT (CONTINUED)
Airport Manager Shackelford stated in 1985 the Crash Fire
Rescue Department responded to 117 emergency requests with 3
responses being actual aircraft crashes which were general
aviation aircrafts. He stated the security personnel at the
Airport screened over 145,000 passengers with no weapons or
arrests of persons violating security.
Commissioner Dolan expressed concern for only 12 Public
Safety Officers asking how they could cover the firefighting
requirements and security requirements. Airport Director
Shackelford stated a commitment was made in May to start the
program with 12 employees knowing more Public Safety Officers
would be needed.
After discussiony Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by
Vice-Chairman Retchin to adopt a resolution'authorizing
establishment of an Office of Public Safety at the New Hanover
County Airport with the following changes:
1. Change of language in Paragraph 2 omitting the
word personnel.
2. Delete Section 2.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XIV,
Page 26.
County Manager Cooper asked if the Commissioners would like
to approve the style of uniform to be worn by the Public Safety
Officers. It was the consensus of the Board that the
Commissioners would like to select the style.
DENIAL OF CITY'S REQUEST TO EXERCISE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
WITHIN A ONE-MILE EXTRATERRITORIAL AREA
After discussion of no representation for residents of this
areay Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin
to deny the City of Wilmington's request to exercise development
regulations within a one-mile extraterritorial area. Upon votey
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
RATIFICATION OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEW HANOVER-COUNTY,
THE ABC BOARD, AND SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ABC
LAW
Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin
to ratify the Interlocal Agreement between New Hanover Countyy
The ABC Boardy and Sheriff's Department for enforcement of ABC
Law with a change on Page 2 y Paragraph 2 of the word
administration to administrator. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF SOLID WASTE TASK
FORCE
County Manager Cooper commented on re-establishment of a
Solid Waste Task Force to evaluate the current disposal
operations and hauling operation in order to make recommendations
for the future. He stressed the importance of preparing a 3, 5y
and 10-year plan on solid waste disposal particularly with the
rapid growth of New Hanover County.
After discussiony Commissioner O'Shields MOVEDy SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to adopt the resolution for establishment of
a Solid Waste Task Force. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XIVy
Page 27.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 2, 1986 (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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DISCUSSION OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUES
Commissioner 0' Shields commented on unanticipated revenues
such as the additional 1/2 cents sales tax that could be passed
by the 1986 Short Session of the State Legislature and continued
funding of revenue sharing. He recommended these funds be
targeted for use in completing the County-wide Sewer System.
Commissioner O'Shields also requested consideration of
earmarking from these funds approximately $250,000 for
development of the 20 acre site between Roland-Grise Junior High
School and Hoggard High School.
DISCUSSION OF DISSOLUTION OF OFFENDER AID AND RESTORATION PROGRAM
Commissioner Dolan gave background information on the
dissolution of OAR by the Board of Directors asking direction for
the Farm Program. He stated the Food Bank of the Lower Cape Fear
had volunteered to harvest the crops if they could be used to
feed the needy.
Mr. Gl~nn Ca,rlton ap?~e~r~d'T ~p~for;J~) th~r co~~,i~,~~P~~fs~ 9J ~in.9"
the status of the program asklng for a contract of $7,000 to
complete the Farm Program. He stated he had worked as many as
12-14 hours planting the crops.
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After a lengthy discussion of profits involved, and
remaining funds in OAR, Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by
Vice-Chairman Retchin to donate the crops harvested to the Food
Bank of the Lower Cape Fear and pay Mr. Glenn Carlton $6.00
per hour and Mr. Charlie Harrison $4.00 per hour through August
using funds from OAR as long as possible with an allocation of
$3,000 from the County if needed. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
CONFLICT OF SCHEDULE FOR BOND COUNCIL MEETING IN NEW YORK
Commissioner O'Shields commented on the Bond Council. Meeting
in New York on July stating this was the in conflict with the
National Association of County Commissioners meeting to be held
in Clark County, Neveda. It was the consensus of the Board not
to reschedule the meeting.
AMENDMENT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT LEASE ON CONSENT AGENDA
County Attorney Pope requested addition of a waiver of
subrogation which has been advised by the New Hanover/Wilmington
Insurance Advisory Committee.
Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields
to amend the lease as requested by the coun~y,~~~~9~~~y; U~9P
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
WEEK OF JUNE l-7, 1986, DECLARED HURRICANE AWARENESS WEEK
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Retchin adopt a proclamation proclaiming the' week of June 1-7,
1986, as Hurricane Awareness Week in New Hanover County.
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A copy of the proclamation is contained in Exhibit Book XIV,
Page 27.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan
to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 10:10 o'clock
P.M.
~e)5p~ctfUllY submitted,
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk
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