1986-10-06 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 1986
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in
Regular Session on Monday, October 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.
Members present were: Commissioners John Dolan; Nolan
0' Neal; Claud 0' Shields, Jr.; Vice-Chairman Fred Retchin;
Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; G. Felix Cooper; County
Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F.
Harrell.
Reverend Michael Stenson, Pastor of the First Assembly
of God gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
October 6, 1986, with correction of a motion on an
appointment to the Hospital Board of Trustees. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Barfield asked
public wished to speak on an
Agenda or any item listed
following person commented:
if anyone from the general
item not listed on the Regular
on the Consent Agenda. The
Ms. Lucille Shaffer, Chairman of the Board of
Education, expressed appreciation to Commissioner O'Shields
for his 12 years of service to the citizens of New Hanover
County and for his cooperation in working with the Board of
Education. She personally thanked him for supporting
projects that have made our County a better place to live.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Dolan requested removal of Item #6,
Project Ordinance Authorizing Construction of Hugh MacRae
Park Athletic Field Project.
After further discussion, Commissioner Dolan MOVED,
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to approve the Consent
Agenda with removal of Item #6. Upon vote, the following
consent agenda items were approved:
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Change in Salary Range - Fire Marshal Position
The Commissioners approved a change in the salary range
of the Fire Marshal from range 65 ($16,494 - $21,590) to 67
($18,200 - $23,816.)
Approval of Contract for Selection of Attorney for Tax
Collection/Foreclosures
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute an
agreement with Louis K. Newton, Attorney at Law, to handle
tax foreclosures on behalf of New Hanover County.
Approval of Change Order #2 - Prime Contractors - Airport
East Ramp Access Road
The Commissioners approved Change Order #2 and approved
the following budget amendment increasing Prime
Contractors' contract in the amount of $29,250 to resolve
groundwater problems encountered during construction:
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87-00000057 Airport/East Ramp Access Road
Debit Credit
Contingencies
$29,250
General Contractor
$29,250
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Acceptance of Kings Grant Park Grant and Approval of Budget
Amendment
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute a
grant agreement with the N. C. Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development in the amount of $27,500
for Kings Grant Park with approval of the following Budget
Amendment:
87-00000056 Parks & Recreation
Debit
Credit
General Fund
Appropriated Fund Balance
LWCF - Kings Grant Park
$27,500
27,500
Parks & Recreation
Other Improvements
Capital Outlay - Equipment
$42,500
12,500
The County's matching amount is $ 27 , 500. The Budget
Amendment will set up budget for LWCF - Kings Grant Park
Project. No matching funds were budgeted for grant due to
uncertainly of obtaining the grant.
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Approval of Budget Amendment - Department of Social Services
The Commissioners approved the following Budget
Amendment for the Department of Social Services for new
allocations, state changes and grant received for Children's
Trust Fund:
87-00000040 DSS
Debit Credit
$ 6,392
50,000
162,456
170,190
12,169
3,339
883
5,275
622
4
4,703
1,500
DSS/Adult Day Care
Adult Day Care
Child Welfare
Day Care Services
Title XX - Day Care
Title XX Day Care (75% FFP)
Title XX - Regular
Salaries & Wages
Social Security Taxes
Automotive Expense
Family Planning
Contracted Services
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Administration
Administration/State Block Grant
AFDC
AFDC Equalizing
AFDC County Issued Checks
AFDC County Issued Checks
Community Alternatives Program
Community Alternatives Program
Administration
Salaries & Wages
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 1986
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in
Regular Session on Monday, October 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.
Members present were: Commissioners John Dolan; Nolan
0' Neal; Claud 0' Shields, Jr.; Vice-Chairman Fred Retchin;
Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; G. Felix Cooper; County
Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F.
Harrell.
Reverend Michael Stenson, Pastor of the First Assembly
of God gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
October 6, 1986, with correction of a motion on an
appointment to the Hospital Board of Trustees. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Barfield asked
public wished to speak on an
Agenda or any item listed
following person commented:
if anyone from the general
item not listed on the Regular
on the Consent Agenda. The
Ms. Lucille Shaffer, Chairman of the Board of
Education, expressed appreciation to Commissioner O'Shields
for his 12 years of service to the citizens of New Hanover
County and for his cooperation in working with the Board of
Education. She personally thanked him for supporting
projects that have made our County a better place to live.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Dolan requested removal of Item #6,
Project Ordinance Authorizing Construction of Hugh MacRae
Park Athletic Field Project.
After further discussion, Commissioner Dolan MOVED,
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to approve the Consent
Agenda with removal of Item #6. Upon vote, the following
consent agenda items were approved:
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Change in Salary Range - Fire Marshal Position
The Commissioners approved a change in the salary range
of the Fire Marshal from range 65 ($16,494 - $21,590) to 67
($18,200 - $23,816.)
Approval of Contract for Selection of Attorney for Tax
Collection/Foreclosures
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute an
agreement with Louis K. Newton, Attorney at Law, to handle
tax foreclosures on behalf of New Hanover County.
Approval of Change Order #2 - Prime Contractors - Airport
East Ramp Access Road
The Commissioners approved Change Order #2 and approved
the following budget amendment increasing Prime
Contractors' contract in the amount of $29,250 to resolve
groundwater problems encountered during construction:
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87-00000057 Airport/East Ramp Access Road
Debit Credit
Contingencies
$29,250
General Contractor
$29,250
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Acceptance of Kings Grant Park Grant and Approval of Budget
Amendment
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute a
grant agreement with the N. C. Department of Natural
Resources and Community Development in the amount of $27,500
for Kings Grant Park with approval of the following Budget
Amendment:
87-00000056 Parks & Recreation
Debit
Credit
General Fund
Appropriated Fund Balance
LWCF - Kings Grant Park
$27,500
27,500
Parks & Recreation
Other Improvements
Capital Outlay - Equipment
$42,500
12,500
The County's matching amount is $27,500. The Budget
Amendment will set up budget for LWCF - Kings Grant Park
Project. No matching funds were budgeted for grant due to
uncertainly of obtaining the grant.
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Approval of Budget Amendment - Department of Social Services
The Commissioners approved the following Budget
Amendment for the Department of Social Services for new
allocations, state changes and grant received for Children's
Trust Fund:
87-00000040 DSS
Debit
$ 6,392
50,000
162,456
170,190
12,169
3,339
883
5,275
622
4
4,703
1,500
Credit
DSS/Adult Day Care
Adult Day Care
Child Welfare
Day Care Services
Title XX - Day Care
Title XX Day Care (75% FFP)
Title XX - Regular
Salaries & Wages
Social Security Taxes
Automotive Expense
Family Planning
Contracted Services
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Administration
Administration/State Block Grant
AFDC
AFDC Equalizing
AFDC County Issued Checks
AFDC County Issued Checks
Community Alternatives Program
Community Alternatives Program
Administration
Salaries & Wages
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General Fund
Appropriated Fund Balance 54,523
DSS/Children's Trust Fund
Children's Trust Fund
44,000
Adult Day Care
Day Care Services
Child Day Care
Day Care Services
CP&L Intervention Program
Departmental Supplies
Personal Care Services
Salaries & Wages
social Security Wages
Automotive Expense
Community Alternatives Program
Community Alternatives Program
Administration
DSS Grant (Juvenile Code)
DSS Administrative Reimb. Grant
State & AFDC Foster Home
AFDC Foster Care
Children's Trust Fund
Salaries & Wages
Social Security Taxes
Retirement
Medical Insurance
Contracted Services
Departmental Supplies
Automotive Expenses
Travel, Meetings & Schools
Assistance Payments
Capital Outlay - Equipment
Approval of Budget Amendments
Debit
87-00000055 Library
General Fund
Appropriated Fund Balance
$4,000
Library
M & R - Buildings & Grounds
$ 7,305
212,456
3,080
170,190
12,169
3,339
25,000
3,416
34,969
279
19,989
1,429
l,348
777
2,000
2,102
1,000
500
l4,333
375
Credit
To cover the cost of ceramic tile installation.
purchased in FY 1985/86 but paid for in FY 1986/87.
Tile
87-00000049 Emergency Services
Debit
Other Revenue
$5,000
Telephone Expenses
M & R - Auto & Trucks
Travel, Meetings, & Schools
Capital Outlay, Equipment
Funds to support
response, training, and
Nuclear Power Plant.
Department of
communications
Emergency
for the
Services
Brunswick
Credit
$ 300
1,300
600
2,800
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87-00000044 Juvenile Services Center Debit
Credit
Contingencies
$3,200
Departmental Supplies
$3,200
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Due to freezer and refrigerator not being repairable, it
will be necessary to transfer from Contingencies to purchase
new equipment.
Approval of Budget Amendments for Various Departments to
Cover Additional Insurance Costs
General Fund
Appropriated Fund Balance
Debit
$14,807
Credit
Aging/Administration
Insurance & Bonds
198
Emergency Services
Insurance & Bonds
3,044
Steam Plant
Insurance & Bonds
2,314
Landfill
Insurance & Bonds
14,045
County Commissioners
Insurance & Bonds
16,009
Print Shop
Insurance & Bonds
87-00000053 Various Departments
Debit
$ 442
88
816
2,192
3,737
31,718
11,424
Credit
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Internal Audit
Insurance & Bonds
Water & Sewer
Insurance & Bonds
Sheriff/55 MPH Enforcement
Insurance & Bonds
Airport/Administration
Insurance & Bonds
Non-Departmental
Insurance & Bonds
Emergency Medical Services
Insurance & Bonds
General Fund
Appropriated Balance
$86,670
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County Manager
Insurance & Bonds
247
Tax
Insurance & Bonds
176
Register of Deeds
Insurance & Bonds
1,088
Elections
Insurance & Bonds
$
440
Finance
Insurance & Bonds
433
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Sheriff/Administration
Insurance & Bonds 33,272
Juvenile Services
Insurance & Bonds
2,054
DSS/Administration
Insurance & Bonds
14,152
Agriculture & Extension
Insurance & Bonds
361
Museum
Insurance & Bonds
689
Engineering
Insurance & Bonds
711
Property Management
Insurance & Bonds
6,229
Health/Administration
Insurance & Bonds
1,551
Health/Animal Control
Insurance & Bonds
1,127
Library
Insurance & Bonds
1,929
Parks & Recreation
Insurance & Bonds
4,691
Garage
Insurance & Bonds
6,275
Planning
Insurance & Bonds
1,239
Human Relations
Insurance & Bonds
485
Management Information Systems
Insurance & Bonds
378
Inspections
Insurance & Bonds
11,318
Personnel
Insurance & Bonds
560
County Attorney's Office
Insurance & Bonds
287
Budget Amendment for Entry Into Record -Parks & Recreation
87-00000050 Parks & Recreation
Debit
Credit
Contingencies
$325
Departmental Supplies
$325
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO COMMISSIONER CLAUD O'SHIELDS, JR.
FOR TWELVE YEARS OF SERVICE TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chairman Barfield, on behalf of the Board of
Commissioners, presented a plaque to Commissioner O'Shields
for his years of service to the County. He expressed
appreciation to his family for their understanding and
support during these years, and complimented Commissioner
O'Shields for outstanding service.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT BY ADDING
A DEFINITION OF "CABINET MAKING AND WOODWORKING" TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 5.0 ACRES ON THE WEST SIDE OF U. S. 117 AND ON
THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF RITTER DRIVE TO I -1 INDUSTRIAL
FROM I - 2 INDUSTRIAL
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on
the rezoning request stating this was continued case with
the Commissioners asking for a definition of cabinet and
woodworking shops. He recommended discussion of Item #8, a
Text Amendment defining "Cabinet Making and Woodworking"
before making a decision on the rezoning request.
Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Dolan to open the Public Hearing. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing asking if
anyone present wished to comment on the rezoning request.
The following person commented:
Mr. Jim Snow, Attorney representing Becker Building
Supplies, commented on the proposed Text Amendment
requesting distinction between cabinet and woodworking shops
and sawmills. He stated his client would have no opposition
to the rezoning request if sawmills were defined.
Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Dolan to close the Public Hearing. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing.
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After further discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to approve the Text
Amendment defining Cabinet Making and Woodworking as
follows:
Amend Article II, DEFINITIONS, Section 23 by adding:
23-8l Cabinet and Woodworking Shops - Establishments
engaged in manufacturing fabricated mill work,
cabinets, hardwood dimension, structural wood members,
containers and other wood products but excluding the
progressing of raw logs from the field.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
After further discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to approve rezoning of 5.0
acres on the west side of U. S. 117 and on the north and
south sides of Ritter Drive to I-1 Industrial from I-2
Industrial. 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 II, Section 10-A, Page 18.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH
A FOUR UNIT MOBILE HOME PARK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF LYNN
AVENUE IN CASTLE HAYNE WHICH IS ZONED RURAL AGRICULTURAL
Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to open the Public Hearing. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing asking
anyone present wishing to give testimony to step forward to
be sworn in by the Clerk. The following persons were sworn
in:
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Ms. Mildred Gmytruk
Mr. James Whitfield
Mr. John Lorek
Planning Director Hayes and Planner Avery presented
slides and gave background information on the request for
location of a four unit mobile home park. Planning Director
Hayes stated the requirements had been met.
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to
speak in favor of issuance of the Special Use Permit. The
following person commented:
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Ms. Mildred Gmytruk, the petitioner, commented on the
request stating her daughter would occupy the mobile home in
order to provide care for her.
Chairman Barfield asked Ms. Gmytruk if the statements
presented by the Planning Staff were correct. Mr. Gmytruk
stated she concurred with the statements presented.
Mr. James Whitfield, an adjacent property owner, stated
he had no obj ections to the issuance of the Special Use
Permit for establishment of a four-unit mobile home park.
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to
speak in opposition to issuance of the Special Use Permit.
No one commented.
Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Dolan to close the Public Hearing. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing.
After discussion, Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by
Vice-Chairman Retchin to grant the Special Use Permit based
on evidence presented drawing the following findings of fact
and conclusions: (1) The use does met the specific
requirements set forth in Section 72 of the County Zoning
Ordinance; (2) the use does satisfy the first general
requirement; namely that the use will not materially
endanger the public health or safety if located where
proposed and developed; (3) the use does satisfy the second
general requirement; namely that the use meets all required
conditions and specifications; (4) the use does satisfy the
third general requirement; namely that the use will not
substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property; and (5) the use does satisfy the fourth general
requirement; namely that 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 24.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO LOCATE A
MOBILE HOME ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HUNTER'S TRAIL IN A B- 2
BUSINESS DISTRICT
Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Dolan to open the Public Hearing. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and asked
anyone present wishing to give testimony to step forward to
be sworn in. The following persons were sworn in:
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Mr. William A. Brooks, Jr.
Mr. Frank Whitesell
Planning Director Hayes and Planner Avery presented
slides and gave background information on the issuance of
the Special Use Permit as an employee dwelling in a B-2
zoning district.
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Chairman Barfield asked if
speak in favor of issuing the
following person commented:
anyone present wished to
Special Use Permit. The
Mr. Herschel S. Harkins, an attorney representing Mr.
Frank Whitesell, the petitioner, questioned the petitioner
and presented evidence to conclude that the request did met
the specific requirements as set for in Section 72-29 of the
County Zoning Ordinance.
Chairman Barfield asked Mr. Whitesell if the statements
presented by the Planning Staff were correct. Mr. Whitesell
concurred with the statements presented.
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to
speak in opposition to the issuance of the Special Use
Permit. The following person commented:
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Mr. William J. Brooks, Jr. , Vice-President of
Development for W. R. Henderson and Associates, commented on
a new development called "Gingerwood" which is located
adjacent to the Whitesell property. He stated he was
representing the owners of Gingerwood who strongly feel
location of a mobile home on this property would injure the
value of adjoining property. He requested denial of
granting the Special Use Permit.
After a period of questions and answers on the area
being zoned commercial and possible expansion of businesses
in this area, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to close the Public Hearing. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing.
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After further discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to grant the Special Use
Permit based on the evidence presented drawing the following
findings of facts and conclusions: (1) the use does meet
the requirements set forth in Section 72-29 of the County
Zoning Ordinance; (2) the use does satisfy the first general
requirement; namely that the use will not materially
endanger the public health or safety if located where
proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted;
(3) the use does satisfy the second general requirement;
namely that the use meets all required conditions and
specifications; (4) the use does satisfy the third general
requirement; namely that the use will not substantially
injure the value of adjoining or abutting property; and (5)
the use does satisfy the fourth general requirement; namely
that 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 24.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT: A
DEFINITION FOR INOPERATIVE MOTOR VEHICLES AND THE
REGULATION, THEREOF, IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on
the proposed Text Amendment stating the importance of the
Zoning Ordinance addressing and defining inoperative motor
vehicles in order for violations to be enforced.
After a lengthy discussion of the wording of the
proposed Text Amendment and the enabling legislation to
cover private property, it was the consensus of the Board to
continue this Public Hearing requesting further study by the
County Attorney and Planning Staff.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SUBDIVISION TEXT AMENDMENT
REQUIRING ALL SUBDIVISION STREETS TO BE PAVED EXCEPT PRIVATE
ROADS PROVIDING ACCESS TO TEN OR LESS LOTS
Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to open the Public Hearing. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing.
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on
the proposed Text Amendment stating the Planning Board had
requested development of this amendment after recent
subdivision review meetings. He stated the advantages of
paved streets would be a reduction in maintenance costs;
easier and quicker access for emergency vehicles; better
control of drainage; and increased property values.
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to
speak in opposition to the request. No one commented.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Dolan to close the Public Hearing. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing.
A discussion was held on requiring all subdivision
streets to be paved without the exception of private roads
providing access to ten or less lots.
After a lengthy discussion of the present ordinance
addressing private roads, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin to deny approval of the
proposed text amendment leaving the Subdivision Regulations
as they are. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FOR DENIAL OF REZONING
A PORTION OF 2.7 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF MASONBORO
LOOP ROAD AND MASONBORO SOUND ROAD TO B-1 BUSINESS FROM R-15
RESIDENTIAL
Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to open the Public Hearing.
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing.
Planning Director Hayes and Planner Avery presented
slides and gave background information on the rezoning
appeal. Planning Director Hayes stated the Planning Staff
recommended approval but the Planning Board recommended
denial due to encroachment into a residential area.
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to
speak in favor of the rezoning request. The following
person commented:
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Mr. Jonathan Washburn, the petitioner, commented on the
highest and best use of the property stressing the
importance of quality development on this site.
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to
speak in opposition to the rezoning request. No one
commented.
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Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to close the Public Hearing. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing.
After discussion, Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner 0' Neal to approve rezoning a portion of 2. 7
acres at the northeast corner of Masonboro Loop Road and
Masonboro Sound Road to B-1 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 THE MASONBORO ZONING AREA OF NEW
HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ADOPTED JULY 6, 1971," is
contained in Zoning Book I, Section of Masonboro, Page 15.
BREAK
Chairman Barfield recessed the meeting for a break from
8:42 o'clock P.M. to 8:54 o'clock P.M.
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APPROVAL OF PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR HUGH MACRAE PARK.
ATHLETIC FIELD PROJECT
Commissioner Dolan expressed concern for this item not
being handled through the normal budgetary process,
particularly with the amount of money involved asking why
the rush.
Mr. Claude Ayers, of the Winter Park Optimist Club,
commented the need for additional athletic fields pointing
out the growth of recreational programs in New Hanover
County.
Mr. Jim Braswell, representing the Cape Fear Soccer
Association, commented on the need for a soccer field. He
stated 905 children were enrolled in the soccer program and
fields were desperately needed.
Discussion was held on funding of the project by the
County Manager. After further discussion, Vice-Chairman
Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to adopt
the Project Ordinance with approval of the following Budget
Amendment designating revenues in the project to come from
the Unappropriated Fund Balance in the General Fund. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Vice-Chairman Retchin
Chairman Barfield
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Voting Noe: Commissioner John Dolan
Budget .Amendment
87-00000051 Hugh MacRae Park Athletic Field
Debit Credit
Transfer In
$175,000
Engineering
General Contractor
$ 25,000
150,000
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Commissioner Dolan commented, for the record, that he
was not opposed to providing the necessary recreational
facilities for our youth, but he did feel a basic function
of government was to provide for public safety. 'He stated
priorities needed to be established and that funding for
security at the airport was more pressing than funding for
this purpose.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CLOSING A PORTION OF POPLAR
STREET LOCATED IN THE CAPE FEAR TOWNSHIP
Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to open the Public Hearing. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing.
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on
the street closing request by Mr. Charles Belcher. He
stated after field examination, the Planning Staff
recommended approval.
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone present wished to
speak in opposition to this request. No one commented.
commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to close the Public Hearing.
Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to approve the street
closing as recommended by the Planning Staff. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the order is contained in Exhibit Book XIV,
Page 45.
PUBLIC HEARING TO
HANOVER COUNTY AND
CAMA REQUIREMENTS
Commissioner
O'Neal to open the
CONSIDER DRAFT OF LAND USE PLAN FOR NEW
THE CITY OF WILMINGTON IN ACCORDANCE WITH
Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Public Hearing.
Chairman Barfield opened ,the Public Hearing.
Commissioner O'Neal stated he had attended three public
hearings on the Land Use Plan stating it was an excellent
document and complimented both County and City staffs for an
outstanding report.
Planner Dave Weaver gave background information on the
Land Use Plan Update pointing out the major changes in the
1981 Land Classification Map and Policies for Growth and
Development. He stated emphasis is being placed on
protecting the drinking water, signage, drainage and
neighborhood planning.
Chairman Barfield
public wished to speak.
asked if anyone from the general
No one commented.
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After discussion, Commissioner 0' Shields
the plan and recommended holding a workshop
discussion.
complimented
for further
After further discussion, it was the consensus of the
Board to continue the Public Hearing and place this item on
the Agenda for October 20, 1986.
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SELECTION OF ARCHITECT FOR RENOVATION OF THE SCHAEFFER
BUILDING TO HOUSE NEW HANOVER COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
After discussion, Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED
by Commissioner Dolan to select John Sawyer, A. I.A as
architect for renovation of the Schaeffer Building. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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DISCUSSION OF AIRPORT SAFETY MEASURES ADDRESSING RUNWAY AND
TAXIWAY INCURSIONS
Assistant Airport Manager, John E. Nolan, gave
background information on six runway incursions that have
occurred within the past few months. He stated a mailgram
had been received from FAA on September 29, 1986, requesting
immediate suspension of all non-essential ground vehicle
traffic (including fuel trucks) on the airport operations
area. He requested direction of the Commissioners in
responding to FAA.
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Mr. W. Ed Samuels, President of Jetstream Aero
Services, Inc. commented on three incursions involving
Jetstream stating they were not threatening nor hazardous
circumstances; however, his company was fully aware of the
seriousness of the incidents. He gave background
information on the July 5, September 19, and September 29,
incidents and the problem involved with the rotating beacon
light. He stated Jetstream had established a procedure
whereby its personnel will not proceed unless authorized by
radio from the tower eliminating the use of standard light
signals at all times. He recommended correcting the tower
rotating beacon light reflecting problem, and construction
of a county perimeter road around the airfield for use in
support of the new tower and others who need to move about
the airfield.
A lengthy discussion was held on essential and
non-essential vehicular traffic at the airport. County
Manager Cooper commented on the seriousness of these
incursions recommending compliance with FAA's request as
follows: (1) All non-essential ground vehicle traffic
including fuel trucks is immediately suspended on the
airport operations area; (2) direct the Airport Manager to
allow fuel trucks to cross the runways only upon scheduled
escort by an airport truck; and (3) work toward developing a
plan with the commercial carrier and FBO that will be
acceptable to FAA.
Mr. Joe Maddox, representing United Airlines, stated
fuel trucks are essential and expressed concern for escort
of fuel trucks. He stated this procedure would be difficult
for Jetstream since they have fuel contracts with both
United Airlines and Eastern Metro.
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After further discussion, Commissioner Dolan MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to rescind any prior
provisions regarding any specified number of private
vehicles being allowed in the airport operations area making
provisions that fuel trucks can move with escort until a
plan can be developed which is acceptable to FAA. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO AIRPORT ORDINANCE
County Manager Cooper gave background information on
the proposed amendments stating FAA was in agreement with
the amendments.
Assistant County Attorney Silliman commented on meeting
with FAA officials stating changes had been incorporated in
the amendments as recommended by FAA particularly with
reference to security and taxicab regulations.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 1986 ( CONTINUED)
After a lenghty discussion of the amendments,
Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Retchin
to adopt the amendments with a change in wording to Section
35 to read; "Buildings shall be of metal or masonry
construction or of any other comparable fire resistant
material and shall be properly fireproofed." Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Copies of the amendments are on file in the Clerk's
office for codification into the County Code.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING ALAMANCE COUNTY TO
WITHDRAW PLANS FOR LANDFILL ON BANKS OF HAW RIVER
Commissioner Dolan commented on a request by the Haw
River Assembly, a private organization concerned about the
quality of drinking water in the Cape Fear Basin, to prepare
and adopt a resolution requesting Alamance County to
withdraw plans for a landfill on the banks of Haw River
which empties into the Cape Fear Basin.
commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Retchin to authorize the Chairman to execute a resolution
when prepared by the Clerk requesting Alamance County to
withdraw plans for location of a landfill on the banks of
the Haw River. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book
XIV, Page 46.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETING SPONSORED BY BUSINESS LEADERS TO
DISCUSS FUTURE PLANS FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN NEW
HANOVER COUNTY
Vice-Chairman Retchin stated a meeting was held on the
morning of September 30 by a group of concerned citizens to
discuss long-range plans for growth and development in our
area. He stated both County Commissioners and City
Councilmembers were invited; however, attendance was low
consequently another breakfast meeting has been scheduled
for October 14, 8:00 A.M. at the Hilton in the Garden Room,
with the City and County preparing presentations. He
encouraged all Commissioners to attend.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING ENERGY MONIES RETURNED TO
THE STATE BE USED FOR SUPPORT OF AN AREA WIDE BICYCLE
FACILITIES PLAN
Chairman Barfield presented a resolution requesting
energy monies returned to the State of North Carolina be
used for support of an area wide bicycle facilities plan.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED
by Commissioner Dolan to adopt the resolution. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book
XIV, Page 46.
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
1986 AS LET'S TALK MONTH - CHILD ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
Chairman Barfield presented a proclamation designating
the month of October 1986 as Let's Talk Month in New Hanover
County sponsored by the Child Advocacy Commission.
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After discussion, Vice-Chairman Retchin MOVED, SECONDED
by Chairman Barfield to adopt the proclamation. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the proclamation is contained in Exhibit Book
XIV, Page 46.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 6, 1986 (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER
DISCUSSION OF RESCHEDULING JOINT MEETING WITH THE NEW
HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
County Manager Cooper stated the Board of Education
could meet on Monday or Tuesday, October 13 and 14
requesting direction of the Board.
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After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
request the County Manager to contact the Board of Education
and request another date.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
Retchin to adjourn the meeting.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Upon vote, the MOTION
Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 11:05
o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Clerk
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