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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-08-04 Regular Meeting 25 ! MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 4, 1986 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, August 4, 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; 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. Chairman Barfield called the meeting to order. Reverend Daniel B. O'Leary, Pastor of All Saints Episcopal Church, gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 7, 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. No one commented. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ,Commissioner Dolan requested an explanation of Item #5 for the purchase of three Type II Van Ambulances. He expressed concern for purchasing additional ambulances when there were vehicles at garage not being used. I Director of Emergency Medical Services, Mr. Larry Ray, stated two of the vehicles located at the garage had been leased to the Ogden-New Hanover Rescue Squad for daily use stating this left only two County vehicles. He stated two units had been transferred from the City Fire Service when the County acquired the EMS responsibility for the City effective July 1, 1986. Director Ray commented on implementation of consolidation of the entire EMS System stating these additional ambulances will be needed to provide the service on a daily basis. He stated funds had been budgeted in the amount of $90,000 for the purchase of these vehicles in the FY 1986/87. Director Ray commented on the fact that the Ogden-New Hanover County Rescue Squad had expressed a desire to de- emphasize their role of the EMS portion of their services; consequently, they will be selling some of their old ambulance vehicles. They plan to concentrate mainly on a rescue-type basis. Commissioner O'Shields expressed concern for allowing rescue squads to reduce services without complete coordination and approval through EMS stressing the importance of all units fulfilling the agreement with County as approved in January 1986. He stressed the importance of properly using budgeted funds to provide this service to the citizens of the County as promised. I After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Dolan requested delaying the award of bids for the ambulances until more information can be provided. After further discussion, Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to approve the resolution for purchase of the three ambulances awarding the bid to Ashley Emergency Vehicles in the amount of $89,991 authorizing the Chairman to execute the contract. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: 260 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 4, 1986 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) Approval of Purchase of Ambulances -EMS (Continued) Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Shields Vice-Chairman Retchin Chairman Barfield Voting Noe: Commissioner Dolan Commissioner O'Neal A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XIV, Page 35. After further discussion, Director Ray was requested to perform a complete analysis of vehicles available and report to the Commissioners on August 18, 1986. After further discussion, Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Request for Establishment of Emergency Assistance Fund - Department of Aging The Commissioners approved the establishment of an Emergency Assistance Fund as recommended by the Department of Aging. This fund will assist persons 60 years or older in need of emergency monetary assistance. Approval of Request for Position Changes - Department of Health The Commissioners approved the following position changes for the Department of Health: Nutritionist I (Grade 63, Step 1) from one-half time to full time. The position is to be paid totally by state funds. Physician Extender II (Grade 72, Step 1) to Public Health Nurse (Grade 68, Step 2). No additional funding is requested. Public Health Nurse I (Epidemiology) from half time to full time; Public Health Nurse I (Home Health) from half time to full time. No additional money is requested; the money will come from salary lag. Adoption of Revised Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance The Commissioners adopted a revised Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance with corrections and changes deemed necessary by the state. A copy of the ordinance is on file in the Clerk's office for codification into the New Hanover County Code. (~;.::J-3S) Annual Certification of Firemen Roster - Seagate Volunteer Fire Department The Commissioners approved the certification roster submitted by the Seagate Volunteer Fire Department to be forwarded to the N. C. Firemen's Pension Fund. 35. A copy of the roster is contained in Exhibit Book XIV, Page 26, ... MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 4, 1986 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING FOR 1986-87 SECONDARY ROAD PROGRAM Mr. Tom Pollard, Chairman of the N. C. Board of Transportation, appeared before the Commissioners expressing appreciation to the Board for suppport of the Governor's Highway Program. He complimented Vice-Chairman Retchin for his cooperation and effort in encouraging support of the Highway program stating he felt this program would benefit southeastern North Carolina. I Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing. Mr. William Powell and Mr. Jim Cook, representatives of the Wilmington District N. C. Department of Transportation Division, presented the proposed 1986-87 Secondary Road Program with distribution of monies as follows: Allocation $51,573 Move poles on State Road 1333 $10,000 Grade, Drain, Base and Pave State Road 1413, Allens Lane 29,000 Grade and Drain State Road 1894 Anaca Point Road from SR 1403 to Dead End. 4,000 Leveling State Road 1100 - River Road from SR 1101 to U.S. 421 Spots. 2,500 I Fire Department Federal Point Fire Department, Base, Pave, Resurface 4,000 Fire Departments, Rescue Squads & Contingencies 2,073 Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to comment on the Secondary Road Program as presented. No one commented. After further discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to approve the 1986/87 Secondary Road Program as presented by the N. C. Department of Transportation. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. RECESS OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, recess the Regular Session for County Water and Sewer District. UNANIMOUSLY. SECONDED Commissioner O'Neal to a meeting of the New Hanover Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 7:45 o'clock P.M. Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to reconvene to Regular Session. I Chairman Barfield reconvened the meeting to Regular Session at 9:40 o'clock P.M BREAK Chairman Barfield recessed the meeting for a break from 9:40 o'clock P.M. to 9:57 o'clock P.M. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO LOCATE A MOBILE HOME ON THE EAST SIDE OF U. S. 117 (CASTLE HAYNE ROAD) JUST SOUTH OF ARLENE DRIVE Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the request to locate a mobile home. He stated the general requirements had been met. 262 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 4, 1986 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LOCATION OF MOBILE HOME ON EAST SIDE OF U. S. 117 JUST SOUTH OF ARLENE DRIVE (CONTINUED) Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Barfield asked anyone present wishing to give testimony to step forward to be sworn in by the Clerk. The following person was sworn in: Ms. Linda Buck Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the issuance of the Special Use Permit. The following person commented requesting issuance of the permit: Ms. Linda Buck, the petitioner Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the issuance of the Special Use Permit. No one commented. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to grant the Special Use Permit for location of the mobile home since the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed~ the use meets all required conditions and specif ications ~ the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property; and the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the Special Use Permit is contained in SUP Book I, Page 23. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING APPROXIMATELY 14,700 SQUARE FEET ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF U. S. 17, APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET SOUTH OF GORDON ROAD TO B-2 BUSINESS FROM R-15 RESIDENTIAL Planning Director Hayes and Planner Avery showed slides and gave background information on the request stating the Planning Board and Planning Staff recommended approval. Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the rezoning request. No one commented. Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing. Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to approve rezoning 14,700 square feet on the northwest side of U. S. 117, approximately 150 feet south of Gordon Road to B-2 Business from R-15 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 NO. 10 A OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ADOPTED JULY 1, 1974" is contained in Zoning Book I, Section 10-A, Page 17. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 54-1, 55-1, AND 59011 SPECIFYING ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE-INSTITUTIONAL LAND USES Planner Avery gave background information on the proposed Text Amendment stating it was designed to specify access requirements for commercial and office-institutional land uses. He stated the proposed request should further discourage non- residential traffic along local residential streets. He stated the Planning Board unanimously recommended approval. 26: MINTUES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 4, 1986 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TEXT AMENDMENT (CONTINUED) Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed Text Amendment. No one commented. I After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to approve the Text Amendment as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FOR DENIAL OF REZONING APPROXIMATELY FOUR ACRES ON THE WEST SIDE OF U. S. 117 (CASTLE HAYNE ROAD) NORTH OF WHITMAN DRIVE TO B-1 BUSINESS FROM R-15 RESIDENTIAL Planning Director Hayes and Planner Avery showed slides and gave background information on the rezoning request. Planning Director Hayes stated the Planning Board denied the request due to the possibility of increasing existing drainage problems. Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing. Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the rezoning request. The following person commented: Mr. Nathan S. Sanders, representing the petitioner, commented on surrounding property being zoned B-1 stating he felt the best and highest use of the land would be B-1 Business zoning. He commented on drainage problems in this area stating a ditch would run from the property to Ness Creek. I Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the rezoning request. The following persons commented on the drainage problems currently existing in this area expressing concern for an increase of this problem if the shopping center is constructed. They also expressed concern for not knowing who cleans ditches. Mr. Steve Pickard Mr. C. R. Johnson Mr. Jim Davis Mr. Frank Braswell Mr. James Blanton After a lengthy discussion of water run-off and ditching, Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to approve the rezoning request. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF ZONING AREA NO. 6 OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ADOPTED AUGUST 18, 1971," is contained in Zoning Book I, Sec. 6, Page 31. I After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to request Chairman Barfield to prepare a resolution to be forwarded to the N. C. Department of Transportation requesting maintenance of the ditch behind Whitman Road. ADOTPION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CLOSE A PUBLIC ROAD Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commi s s ioner O'Shields to adopt a resolution of intent to consider closing a portion of Jackson Street in Federal Point Township calling for a Public Hearing on September 2, 1986, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XIV, Page 31. 264 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 4, 1986 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON AUGUST 18, 1986, TO CONSIDER LEVYING THE 1% ADDITIONAL ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to hold a Public Hearing on August 18, 1986, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. to consider levying the 1% additional room occupancy tax. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. ALOYSIUS SEBIAN TO THE DOMICILIARY HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to reappoint Mr. Al Sebian to serve a three-year term on the Domiciliary Home Community Advisory Committee expiring June 30, 1989. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION OF CHANGING DATES OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETINGS IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER Vice-Chairman Retchin suggested changing the regularly scheduled Board meetings to September 8 and 22, 1986. After discussion, Commissioner Dolan stated he felt he had a conflict with these dates and would inform the Board at the Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 5, 1986. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO REJECT ELEVATOR BIDS RECEIVED ON OLD COURTHOUSE County Manager Cooper requested authorization to reject elevator bids received on the Old Courthouse. He stated negotiations would be made with the general contractor to include this item in his contract. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to reject bids received and authorize the County Manager to re-advertise if necessary. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE QUICKCLAIM DEED (AlP 03 PROJECT) - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT Assistant County Attorney Silliman requested authorization for the Chairman to execute a quickclaim deed on parcels of land at the airport. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to authorize the Chairman to execute a quickclaim deed as presented by Assistant County Attorney Silliman. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. P.M. Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 11:06 o'clock r Respectfully submitted, ~v'l~ Lucie F. Harrell Clerk