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1986-12-15 Regular Meeting 366 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 1986 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, December 15, 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. Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; W. Albert Corbett, Jr.; Fred Retchin; Vice-Chairman John Dolan; Chairman, Nolan O'Neal; Assistant County Manager, Mary Gornto; ASE?{stant County Attor-nevs, Ken Sil-liman an~L Handa Copley a Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrel~. - Chairman O'Neal called the meeting to order. commissioner Retchin gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by commissioner Retchin to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of November 21, 1986; and the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 1, 1986, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone from the wished to speak on an item not listed on the or any item listed on the Consent Agenda. person commented: general public Regular Agenda The following Adoption of Ordinance Placing a Moratorium on Issuance of Building Permits for Family Care Homes and Adult and Child Day Care Centers Mr. Sam R. Gooding, a resident of Pine Cliff Subdivision, appeared before the Commissioners expressing concern for placement of Family Care Homes and Adult and Child Day Care Centers in subdivisions. He presented a map reflecting the various centers located throughout the County stressing the over saturation of these homes and requested a moratorium on issuance of building permits until further study and review can be made by the County Planning Department. Mr. Winston Price, President of the Homeowner's Association of Sea Pines, expressed concern for the number of centers in his neighborhood requesting approval of the moratorium and future notification by the Planning Department to area residents of any proposed homes. After discussion, Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve an ordinance as prepared by the Legal Department placing a 60-day moratorium on issuance of building permits for family care homes and adult and child day care centers to allow further study by the Planning Staff. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the ordinance is contained in Exhibit Book XV, Page 2. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO FORMER CHAIRMAN JONATHAN BARFIELD, SR. Chairman 0' Neal, on behalf of the Board, presented a plaque to express appreciation to Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Sr. for his service as Chairman of the Board for MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 1986 (CONTINUED) 36 the year 1985-86. He complimented Commissioner Barfield on his effective leadership and time given to the job. Commissioner Barfield thanked all members of the Board for their support stating he had enjoyed the chairmanship. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Report of Collector of Revenue through November 30, 1986 The Commissioners approved the report of the Collector of Revenue through November 30, 1986. A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit Book XV, Page 2. Approval of Tax Abatements and Refunds The Commissioners approved the list of tax abatements and refunds as presented by the Tax Administrator. A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book XV, Page 2. I Adoption of Resolution for Establishment of Computer Purchase Program - Finance Department The Commissioners adopted a resolution establishing a computer purchasing program for employees. The benefit will provide for interest free loans up to $3,000 for a period of 24 months to permanent employees who wish to purchase a computer. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XV, Page 2. Approval of Application for Amendment to CAMA Grant The Commissioners approved an application amendment to the CAMA grant increasing the project $1,162.20. for an cost by Award of Contract - Hugh MacRae Recreation Department The Commissioners Paving Company, Inc. installation of asphalt Park LWCF Project - Parks & awarded the low bid to Cape in the amount of $4,780 walkways at Hugh MacRae Park. Fear for Adoption of Resolution Requesting Release of Funds to the Cape Fear Council of Governments The Commissioners adopted a resolution requesting the State to release the County's share in the amount of $19,812.99 to the Cape Fear Council of Governments for assistance in pursuing economic and community development opportunities for New Hanover County. I A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XV, Page 3. Adoption of Resolution for Addition of Road to State Maintained Secondary Road System The Commissioners adopted a resolution adding the following road to the State Maintained Secondary Road System: Myrtle Gardens Drive (Division File #378-N) A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XV, Page 3. 368 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 1986 ( CONTINUED) Approval of Budget Amendments The Commissioners approved Amendments: 87-00000101 Non-Departmental General Fund Revenues Retirement - Military the following Budget Debit $50,000 Credit $50,000 Establishment of account to provide for employees purchasing prior military service, previously authorized by the County Commissioners. 87-00000100 Northern School Project Interest on Investments Transfer to Other Funds To correct EB 87-00000082 Debit $18,000 Credit $18,000 Approval of Amendment To Add Mosquito Control Activities - Health Department The Commissioners approved an amendment to the consolidated contract between the State of North Carolina and New Hanover County to add mosquito control activities to the Health Department functions. Approval of Budget Amendment Reflecting Legislative Actions - Health Department 87-00000102 Health Drainage/Mosquito Drainage/Mosquito State Revenue $ Insect & Rodent M & R Equipment Administration Federal/State Revenue TB TB State Grant Maternal Health Professional Services Maternal Child Health (State Funds) Family Planning Professional Services Departmental Supplies Adult Health Adult Health State Grant Hypertension Hypertension State Grant Child Health Child Health State Grant Crippled Children - Orthopedic Crippled Children - Orthopedic Grant Neurology (Adult/Epilepsy) Neurology State Grant Speech & Hearing Speech & Hearing Grant Professional services Neurology/Crippled Children Neurology State Funds Debit Credit 5,373 931 1,071 1,411 864 631 3,772 1,708 311 247 1,617 182 917 461 1,800 178 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 1986 (CONTINUED) 36 ! Credit Drainage/Mosquito Departmental Supplies $5,373 Insect & Rodent Insect & Rodent State Revenue 931 Administration Dues & Subscriptions 1,071 I TB Departmental Supplies Travel, Meetings & Schools Capital Outlay 621 400 390 Maternal Health Departmental Supplies Travel, Meetings & Schools 1,000 495 Family Planning State Family Planning 5,480 Adult Health Departmental Supplies Travel, Meetings, Schools 211 100 Hypertension Departmental Supplies 247 Child Health Professional Fees Travel, Meetings & Schools Capital Outlay - Equipment 817 200 600 I Crippled Children - Orthopedic Departmental Supplies 182 Neurology/Adult-Epilepsy Professional Fees 917 Speech & Hearing Departmental Supplies Speech & Hearing State Grant 461 1,800 Neurology/Crippled Children Professional Fees 178 Budget Amendments Entered Into Record The following Budget Amendments were approved by the Budget Officer and are being reported for entry into the record: 87-00000092 DSS Debit Credit Adoption Assistance Adoption IV-B (N-AS) $1,102 Personnel Care Service Auto Expense 1,500 I Adoption Assistance Adoption IV-B (N-AG) $1,102 Personnel Care Service Contracted Services 1,500 Establishing new accounts for better fiscal tracking of revenues and expenditures. 370 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 1986 ( CONTINUED) 87-00000095 Outside Agencies Debit Credit Finance TASC Grant Victim Assistance Grant Youth Restitution $45,000 11,135 8,250 OUtside Agencies/Cape Fear Substance Abuse TASC Victim Assistance $45,000 11,135 Outside Agencies/Child Advocacy Commission Youth Restitution 8,250 To set up accounts for grants that are received by County with immediate disbursement of funds to Outside Agencies. PRESENTATION BY FAA CERTIFICATION INSPECTOR - AIRPORT Mr. Roger Hall, FAA Certification Inspector, gave background information on the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. He stated there are no set policies on vehicles that use runways and taxiways but that minimum standards are developed for commercial airports by FAA. Mr. Hall explained that once an airport owner is issued a certificate then an Airport Operations Manual is submitted by the owner to FAA for approval as to how the Airport will comply to FAA regulations. He stated the language used in New Hanover County's Airport Manual was very typical of other airports. Mr. Hall stated with the recent number of incursions at the New Hanover County Airport since July 1986, it was quite apparent that policy changes had to be made. He recommended the following approaches: 1. An approach on a piecemeal be to amend policies one at monitor runway incursions solved. basis which would a time to correct and until the problem was 2. Removal of all vehicles from the Airport operations area. Mr. Hall stated FAA supported the action taken by the New Hanover County Airport to remove all vehicles from the operations area. He stressed the importance of immediately curtailing runway incursions to avoid a serious crash. A lengthy discussion was held on FBO's on both sides of airports throughout the country discussing the development of fuel farms and use of highways to solve runway crossing problems. A lengthy discussion was held on use of radios for emergency, operations and maintenance vehicles crossing the runways. Mr. Hall commented on escort service and service roads being used by various airports. He complimented New Hanover County for action taken requiring an escort service for the present time. He stated other alternatives or options could be considered but would have to be submitted to FAA for approval. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 1986 (CONTINUED) 37: I After a lengthy discussion of a perimeter road and the uniqueness of New Hanover County not having a service road, Chairman O'Neal asked Mr. Hall if procedures could be developed that would allow controlled movement of fuel trucks across the runway through tower clearance. Mr. Hall stated a method of this type is being used in Columbia, South Carolina, with a few problems still unsolved. He stated Columbia approached the problem through lease agreements which require FBO' s to comply with rules and regulations established by the Airport for safety. If a violation does occur, action is taken to require the fuel trucks to use state highways or the option to take action for noncompliance of the lease agreement. A discussion was held on radio equipment and the importance of installing permanent radios with an external antenna and speaker in fuel trucks so proper communication could be released and received. Commissioner Dolan expressed concern for action being taken to remove all vehicles from the operations area since one FBO would be driven out of business. He asked if FAA would accept any other alternatives. Commissioner Barfield asked if New Hanover County should consider building a service road, particularly with the construction of a new terminal complex. Mr. Hall stated services roads are a necessity. I Commissioner Retchin commented on access from one side of the airport to the other by use of regular roads outside of the Airport. He stated it would be ideal to have a service road and perhaps this should be investigated. Commissioner Retchin asked if FAA had funding available for this type of construction. Mr. Hall stated service roads are eligible for funding. Commissioner Corbett stated he was troubled by fuel trucks crossing the runway, apron or taxiway at any time when reasonable access is available by highways. Mr. Hall stressed the importance of the Airport owner resolving as quickly as possible any safety problem that has been pointed out by FAA. He stated the Airport owner could submit to FAA for consideration and approval any change or alternative to the current policy which would alleviate and correct the problem. After further discussion, Chairman O'Neal expressed appreciation to Mr. Hall for the presentation. I APPROVAL OF FUNDING NEW HANOVER CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION, INC. Mr. David L. Turner, President of New Hanover Clean Communi ty Commission, Inc. gave background information on the financial need of the Commission. He stated with the $6,800 reduction in the 1986/87 Budget Request, the balance had not been raised through other fund raising methods. He requested approval of a funding request in the amount of $4,079 in order for the Commission to continue to function. Vice-Chairman Dolan apologized for not supporting the entire budget request during the past fiscal year budget hearings. After discussion of the importance of this Commission to the county, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Dolan to approve a funding request in the amount of $6,800 making up for the amount reduced in the 1986/87 budget. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 372 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 1986 ( CONTINUED) Vice-Chairman Dolan stressed the importance of clean communi ty proj ects asking members of the Clean Community Commission if any consideration had been given to this agency becoming a County agency. Mr. Turner stated the idea had been discussed but that the Executive Committee did not have a recommendation at this time. commissioner Retchin stated the Solid Waste Task Force currently being established should be able to address the question of this agency becoming a County agent. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Commissioners to appoint a representative from the Clean community Commission to serve on the Solid Waste Task Force. Ms. Grace Avery, Director of the Clean Community Commission, was asked to serve. Further discussion was held on enforcement of the Litter Ordinance by the Sheriff's Department. It was the consensus of the Board for the Chairman to write Sheriff Joe McQueen requesting recommendations for additional assistance from the Sheriff's Department for stricter enforcement of the Litter Ordinance. The Commissioners also complimented Detective L. A. Manning for his interest and personal time given in assisting the Clean Community Commission in law enforcement. BREAK Chairman O'Neal recessed the meeting for a break from 10:17 o'clock A.M. to 10:40 o'clock A.M. CONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER RENAMING MASONBORO LOOP ROAD TO PINE GROVE DRIVE FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF WILMINGTON TO ITS INTERSECTION AT MASONBORO SOUND ROAD AND ASSIGNMENT OF STREET NUMBERS Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to open the Public Hearing. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing. Planning Director Hayes commented on the renaming stating the City of Wilmington had contacted his staff asking for an extension of time since Pine Grove Drive could be changed back to Masonboro Loop Road. Planning Director Hayes recommended continuance of the Public Hearing until a determination has been made by the City. Chairman 0' Neal _ asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the street renaming. No one commented. Chairman 'O'~eal speak in opposition commented. asked if anyone to the street present wished to renaming. No one Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to close the Public Hearing. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. After discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED Vice-Chairman Dolan to continue the Public Hearing until notification from the City as to the street name. r DISCUSSION OF REQUEST BY HISTORIC WILMINGTON FOUNDATION FOR DONATION OF COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY BETWEEN FOURTH AND FIFTH STREETS Ms. Angela Barnett gave background information on the preservation of the Lazaraus house and the recent house donated by Dr. Bertram Williams located on Fourth Street. She requested donation by the County of a lot on the south side of Grace Street between Fourth and Fifth to the Historic Wilmington Foundation for placement of the Williams' house. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 1986 ( CONTINUED) 37 : Commissioner Corbett expressed concern for the legal ramifications stating counties are not allowed to donate property. Assistant County Attorney Copley stated the County could not donate property but certain legal procedures could be followed under GS153-A-176. She requested authority to prepare the appropriate documents for consideration at the January 5, 1987, Board Meeting. I Vice-Chairman Dolan expressed concern for loss of the parking lot used by County employees asking if any alternate parking would be available. Ms. Barnett stated a portion of the lot would be saved for parking. After further discussion, Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to request the Legal Department to prepare the appropriate documents and the County Manager to prepare recommendations for additional parking to be presented on January 5, 1987. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION OF FUNDING REQUEST BY THE HISTORIC ST. THOMAS PRESERVATION SOCIETY Assistant County Manager Gornto gave background information on House Bill 2055 passed by the legislature allocating $34,000 to New Hanover County for historic restoration projects to be designated by the County Commissioners. Commissioner Barfield commented on the proposal submitted by the Bellamy Mansion Foundation stating this organization prompted Representative Harry Payne to obtain the allocation to New Hanover County. I Commissioner Dolan commented on the requirement of matching funds. Assistant County Manager Gornto stated the legislation required public projects to be matched by public money and private projects to be matched by local public money and private money. Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present would like to comment on the funding proposals submitted. The following person commented: Ms. Kay Swink, representative of the Historic St. Thomas Preservation Society, gave background information on the restoration/renovation of the St. Thomas building at 208 Dock Street. She stated the goal of the organization was to convert this historic structure into a much needed facility for public assembly of all types. Ms. Swink stated the Society had private funds available for the matching rate. Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to allocate $1,500 to Lower Cape Fear Historical Society with the balance divided equally to the Historic wilmington Foundation; the Historic St. Thomas Preservation Society; and Bellamy Mansion. The floor was opened for discussion. I Assistant County Manager Gornto stated the County would have to provide $34,000 in matching funds. Commissioner Retchin presented an alternate proposal to proceed with plans to complete the Courthouse since the County has already allocated $500,000 for this project and this allocation would meet the matching funds required. He recommended a funding commitment to the four organizations when submitting funding requests during the 1987/88 budgetary process. 374 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 1986 (CONTINUED) After further discussion, Commissioner Corbett withdrew his MOTION and Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to utilize funds received from the State of North Carolina in the amount of $34,000 for completion of the basement of the Courthouse and advise the four organizations requesting funds to submit funding requests in the 1987/88 Budgetary Process which should be given favorable consideration. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Vice-Chairman Dolan requested a rendering of sketches on the Courthouse renovation, particularly the Assembly Room. He commented on the possibility of utilizing space for the County Commissioners' offices. After further discussion, Assistant County Managep "Gornto " was requested to furnish sketches as requested by Vice-Chairman Dolan. ,- REGULAR SESSION RECESSED TO HOLD A MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Dolan to recess from Regular Session to hold a meeting of the Water and Sewer District. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A.M. Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 11:11 o'clock Chairman O'Neal reconvened the meeting to Regular Session at 11:23 o'clock A.M. APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMISSIONS After a discussion of Commissioners desiring to serve on various boards, committees, and commissions, Commissioner Corbett withdrew his name from the Hospital Board of Trustees and Convention and Vistor's Bureau stating he would be interested in serving on these boards at a later date. Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Dolan to appoint the following Commissioners as representatives to the following boards: COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON VARIOUS BOARDS, Mental Health Board Council of Governments Aging Advisory Committee Human Relations Military Affairs Committee Clean Community Commission Fire Inspections Committee Board of Fire Commissioners EMS Advisory Board Board of Health Hospital Board of Trustees Transportation Advisory Comm. Region "0" EMS Southeastern Economic Development Association Wil. Industrial Development Commission (Committee of 100) Convention & Visitor's Bureau New Hanover County Advance Life Support Audit & Review Comm. Chamber of Commerce Port, Waterway & Beach Comm. TO SERVE COMMITTEES, AS AND r Jonathan Barfield, Sr. Jonathan Barfield, Sr. Fred Retchin W. Albert Corbett, Jr. John Dolan John Dolan John Dolan John Dolan John Dolan Nolan O'Neal Nolan O'Neal Fred Retchin Fred Retchin W. Albert Corbett, Jr. W. Albert Corbett, Jr. Fred Retchin Fred Retchin Jonathan Barfield, Sr. Nolan O'Neal r Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to designate Parks & Recreation Director, Mike Waters, to serve as the County's representative on the Community Schools Advisory Committee. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 1986 (CONTINUED) 37 I Vice-Chairman Dolan commented on invi tat ions he extended to the National Criminal Justice Association and National Association of Educators for annual conventions to be held in Wilmington. He stated both organizations have accepted the invitations and will be holding their conferences in New Hanover County. Vice-Chairman Dolan stated when the New Hanover County Convention and Visitor's Bureau was contacted to forward information to the organizations, only four pamphlets were forwarded. He questioned why the Bureau did not take a more active role in participating and encouraging organizations of this size to hold conferences in the County. Commissioner Retchin stated he would express Vice-Chairman Dolan's concern at the next meeting of the Convention and Visitor's Bureau with a follow-up report. APPOINTMENT OF GEORGE W. LUCKEY, CHARLES F. BOVE I AND GRACE AVERY TO SERVE ON THE CITIZENS SOLID WASTE TASK FORCE Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Dolan to appoint Mr. George W. Luckey, Charles F. Bove' and Grace Avery to serve on the Citizens Solid Waste Task Force. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENT OF DR. MICHAEL E. GOINS AND DR. JOHN L. LEONARD TO THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to appoint Dr. Michael E. Goins and Dr. John L. Leonard to serve three-year terms on the Board of Health expiring December 31, 1989. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. PETER G. PAPPAS AND SHERAM A. ROBINSON TO THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to reappoint Dr. Peter G. Pappas and Mr. Sheram A. Robinson to serve three-year terms on the Board of Health expiring December 31, 1989. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENT OF MS. PATRICIA LEONARD AND RATIFICATION OF REVEREND WILLIAM SIMPSON, JR. AND RACHEL FREEMAN TO SERVE ON THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to appoint Ms. Patricia L. Leonard to serve a three-year term as a member-at-large on the Human Relations Commission. The term will expire December 31, 1989. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to ratify appointment of Reverend William C. Simpson, Jr. to serve as the representative of the Ministerial Association on the Human Relations Commission for a term of three years. The term will expire on December 31, 1989. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to ratify appointment of Ms. Rachel Freeman to serve as the representative of the School Board on the Human Relations Commission for a term of three years. The term will expire on December 31, 1989. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DESIGNATION OF COMMISSIONER FRED RETCHIN AS VOTING DELEGATE TO THE LEGISLATIVE GOALS CONFERENCE Chairman 0' Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to designate Commissioner Retchin as voting delegate to the Legislative Goals Conference in Fayetteville, on January 14-15, 1987. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. <' 376 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 1986 ( CONTINUED) Commissioner Dolan commented on resolutions prepared by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners with reference to law officers retirement benefits. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to discuss this issue upon receipt of packets from the N. C. Association of County Commissioners. CANCELLATION OF SPECIAL MEETING WITH WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1986 After discussion of being better informed on the City's proposal for participation by the County in the operating costs shortfall for the downtown conference center for the first five years and the inability of two Commissioners to attend the meeting, it was the consensus of the Board to cancel the meeting scheduled for Friday, December 19, 1986. r EVALUATIONS OF COUNTY MANAGER, COUNTY ATTORNEY, AND CLERK TO THE BOARD SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 19, 1987 Commissioner Retchin suggested that the County Manager, County Attorney, and Clerk to the Board write self-evaluations of their job performance to be presented to the Board on January 19, 1987, for consideration of merit increases. After further discussion, the Commissioners requested the County Manager, County Attorney, and Clerk to the Board to prepare written self-evaluations. DISCUSSION OF DART VAN SERVICES IN THE COUNTY Vice-Chairman Dolan commented on a case involving Jill Casey, a paraplegic, who cannot obtain van service in order to attend UNC-W. He stated the Social Services Department and Human Relations Commission could not be of assistance to Ms. Casey, but that New Hanover County could contract with the City of Wilmington for additional use of the DART van. Vice-Chairman Dolan stated he had requested the Clerk to check with Mr. Joseph Huegy, a City Planner, for further details. After further discussion, the Commissioners requested Assistant County Manager Gornto to research the matter further and contact Mr. Huegy for a recommendation of costs involved with a report being forwared to the Board. DISCUSSION OF CLEAN WATER BILL Chairman O'Neal stated the Port, Commission had requested direction Commissioners with reference to environmental concerns related to clean Waterway and Beach from the County their support of water. After discussion, the Commissioners authorized Chairman 0' Neal to inform the Ports, Waterway and Beach Commission that the Board unanimously supports the Clean Water Bill and encourages the Port, Waterway and Beach Commission to write a letter of support to Congress for passage of the Clean Water Bill. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER Assistant County Manager Gornto requested award of bid to the low bidder, Zimmerman Construction Company, for work at the Landfill with a maximum of $12,000. r Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to award the bid as requested in an amount not to exceed $12,000. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CHANGE OF MEETING DATE IN MARCH 1987 Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell, commented on a conflict of dates with the regularly scheduled meeting of MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 1986 ( CONTINUED) 37' March 16, 1987, and the National Association of Counties Legislative Goals Conference to be held on March 14-17, 1987 in Washington, D. C. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to change the March 16, 1987, meeting date to March 23, 1987, at 9:00 A.M. I REGULAR SESSION RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to recess the Regular Session to Executive Session due to a matter involving ligation. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman O'Neal recessed the Regular Session to Executive Session at 12:30 o'clock P.M. Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by commissioner Corbett to reconvene to Regular Session. Chairman O'Neal reconvened to Regular Session at 1:21 o'clock P.M. Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to change the effective date of the proposed Aircraft Movement Area Vehicle Operators' policy to February 15, 1987, for the purpose of allowing County Airport officials, Airline representatives, and Fixed Based Operators an opportunity to meet and work on a new proposal designed to meet basic safety needs and the operational needs of all parties. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Retchin MOVED, Barfield to adjourn the meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. SECONDED by Commissioner Upon vote, the MOTION Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 1:23 o'clock P.M. ~~e~~d' ~ F. Harrell Clerk I