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1987-04-21 Regular Meeting 76 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 21, 1987 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of conunissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, April 21, 1987, 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: conunissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; W. Albert Corbett, Jr.; Fred Retchin; Vice-Chairman John Dolan; Chairman, Nolan O'Neal; Assistant County Manager, Mary Gornto; County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell. r- L. Chairman O'Neal called the meeting to order. Reverend Rodney S. Earle, Pastor of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, gave the invocation. RECOGNITION OF CLERK TO THE BOARD FOR BEING SELECTED OUTSTANDING COUNTY CLERK OF THE YEAR FOR THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Chairman O'Neal, on behalf of the Conunissioners, presented flowers to Ms. Lucie F. Harrell, Clerk to the Board, in recognition for being selected the outstanding clerk of the year and the first recipient of the Howard Holly Outstanding Clerk Award. NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present wished to conunent on an item not listed on the Regular Agenda or an item listed on the Consent Agenda. The following persons conunented: INTRODUCTION OF MS. AMY BRAMOCK - ARTS COUNCIL OF THE LOWER CAPE FEAR Ms. Catherine Lower Cape Fear, Executive Director , Lee, President of the introduced Ms. Amy of the Arts Council. Arts Council of the Bramock, the new L Ms. Bramock invited the Conunissioners to attend a reception on May 11, 1987, from 7:00-9:00 P.M. at the Arts Center, in honor of Shizumi Manale, an oriental dancer, who will be presenting programs to the conununity for approximately two weeks. Chairman O'Neal, on behalf of the Board, expressed appreciation to Ms. Bramock for the invitation and welcomed her to New Hanover County. WITHDRAWAL OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL BY R. WOODY, ET.AL. REGARDING A DIVISION OF LAND LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF GREENVILLE LOOP ROAD Mr. Dumay A. Gorham, Jr. Attorney representing Mr. Woody, requested withdrawal of Item *6 for an appeal regarding a division of land located on the north side of Greenville Loop Road. He stated negotiations were currently being conducted and, if successful, a hearing would not be necessary. r- After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to withdraw Item *6 as requested. L. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF TAX APPEAL - SOU'.rHW<N IMPORT, INC. Mr. Joe Coleman, President of Southern Import, Inc., appeared before the conunissioners requesting reconsideration of a decision reached on March 23, 1987. He expressed concern for boundaries of a seaport terminal being the basis for the final decision rather than treatment of Southern Imports, Inc. as an individual case. Mr. Coleman requested the Conunissioners to consider delaying a decision on the tax L_ 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 21, 1987 (CONTINUED) appeal until the definition of a seaport terminal and its boundaries had been determined. Chairman O'Neal stated this appeal has been heard with a decision being reached on the findings presented and that a review of boundary lines for the definition of a seaport terminal is a separate issue. He stated if these boundary lines were changed, the action would not be retroactive. c Conunissioner Corbett conunented on the importance of the State Ports Authority to the economy of New Hanover County stating emphasis must be placed on expansion and full utilization of the Port. He reconunended a review of boundaries defining a seaport terminal requesting the Planning Department to present a reconunendation. After further discussion, Conunissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Conunissioner Barfield to discuss the definition of a seaport terminal at the second meeting in May. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Vice-Chairman Dolan requested removal of Item *1, Additional Funding for the Sheriff's Department, stating more backup data was needed for a funding request of $330,000. He expressed concern for an item of this type being placed on the Consent Agenda. Assistant County Manager Gornto stated she would contact Sheriff McQueen and have him address the request later in the meeting. c Assistant County Manager Gornto requested authorization to execute resolutions under Item *8 of the Consent Agenda when approving this item. After further discussion, Conunissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Conunissioner Corbett to approve the Consent Agenda with removal of Item U and authorization for the Assistant County Manager to execute resolutions in Item *8. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY and the following Consent Agenda items were approved: CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Report of Collector of Revenue The Conunissioners approved the report of the Collector of Revenue for collections through March 31, 1987. A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit Book XV, Page 16. Approval of Tax Abatements and Refunds The Conunissioners approved a list of tax abatements and refunds as presented by the Tax Administrator. A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book XV, Page 16. c Approval of "Letter of Environmental Assessment Jernigan - Landfill The Conunissioners authorized the issuance of a "Letter of Authorization to Proceed" with an environmental assessment by Post, Buckley, Schuch, and Jernigan in an amount not to exceed $2,900. The assessment must be performed to become a member of a self-insurance pool for North Carolina counties sponsored by the North Carolina Authorization to Proceed" by Post, Buckley, Schuh, for and ~, 80 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 21, 1987 (CONTINUED) Approval of Budget Amendments (Continued) 87-00000226 DSS Debit Credit DSS Administrative Grant AFDC County Issued Checks $ 29,073 156,082 DSS/AFDC County Issued Checks $185,155 '1 LJ Recent appropriation by the Legislature. Budget Amendment Being Reported for Entry Into the Record The following Budget Amendment was approved and is being reported for entry into the record: 87-00000223 Outside Agencies Debit Credit CBA Grants $21,221 Outside Agencies/Cape Fear Substance Abuse Contribution to Outside Agencies $ 4,050 Outside Agencies/Therapeutic & Big Buddy - CBA Contribution to Outside Agencies 7,586 Outside Agencies/Child Advocacy Commission Contribution to outside Agencies 9,585 Addi tional CBA funding approved by County Conunissioners 11/3/86. Approved by State CBA office 4/7/87. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION CHARTER Conunissioner Retchin presented the proposed Consolidation Charter prepared by the joint City/County Consolidation Study Conunittee. He stated the alignment of districts was left incomplete due to discussion of hiring a prOfessional to perform this work. , L He reconunended a joint meeting of the governing bodies to address issues of concern and finalize a document that will be acceptable to all. conunissioner Corbett reconunended discussing the proposed Charter as a Board of Conunissioners addressing issues of concern before scheduling a joint meeting with the City of Wilmington. After discussion, conunissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by conunissioner Retchin to schedule a Work Session on April 29, 1987, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. for the Conunissioners to review and discuss the proposed charter. Conunissioner under a time frame proposed Charter. Barfield expressed concern for working referring to the dates established in the Further discussion was held on SChedUling a joint meeting with the City of Wilmington. It was the consensus of the Board to request Conunissioner Retchin to work on a date after the Work Session on April 29. ,- L 4: c MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 21, 1987 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC BEARING TO SOLICIT PROPOSALS FOR THE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION CATEGORY OF THE 1987 SMALL CITIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM planning Director Hayes gave background information on solicitation of proposals for the conununity Revitalization Category of the 1987 Small Cities conununity Development Block Grant Program. He stated the proposals must include activities in which a majority of funds are directed toward improving, preserving, or developing residential areas; address the national objective of benefiting low to moderate income persons; or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight. Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing. Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present wished to present a proposal. The following person conunented: Mr. W. B. Towles, representing the Mobile Home Parks Association, requested submitting a proposal which could assist mobile home owners in connecting to the sewer system. Chairman O'Neal closed the public Hearing. Planning Director Hayes stated the Planning Staff would like to apply for the grant to improve homes including mobile homes in Phase I of the Sewer System. He stated 224 homes have been identified in this area for plumbing improvements. He emphasized the importance of addressing the need to assist persons in low to moderate incomes stating this program would be structured on an income level loan program to generate revenue and extend the program into Phase II and III of the Sewer System. c After further discussion, conunissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by conunissioner Retchin to authorize the Planning Staff to pursue the program and present a complete proposal May 4, 1987. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CLOSE A PORTION OF AN UNNAMED ALLEY IN HARNETT TOWNSHIP Planning Director Hayes gave background information on a Resolution of Intent to close a portion of an unnamed alley in Harnett Township. conunissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman O'Neal to adopt the Resolution of Intent to hold a Public Hearing on May 18, 1987, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. to consider closing a portion of an unnamed alley in Harnett Township. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the Resolution of Intent is contained in Exhibit XV, Page 16. c ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF CANVASS BY THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS FOR $4,200,000 MUSEUM BONDS conunissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by conunissioner Corbett to certify and declare the result of the Bond Election as presented in the Certificate of Canvass by the Board of Elections for the Special Election held on March 31, 1987. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the Certificate of Canvass is contained in Exhibit Book XV, Page 17. REQUEST FOR ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Assistant County Manager Gornto gave background information on authorization for Jefferies and Faris Associates to prepare a solicitation of proposals for the leasing of a building for the Department of Social Services. J 84 V~/d - ~1;c.A,..t-Q.- ?~~-e.. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 21, 1987 (CONTINUED) PROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM Ill, ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR IFF'S DEPARTMENT Sheriff Joe McQueen gave background information on ad itional funds requested to provide overtime pay in the Ci 'I Division, due to the heavy court schedules; additional pri on transports; and the increased jail population req 'ring more groceries. ice-Chairman Dolan expressed concern for not antic ating these increases and budgeting accordingly. He stress d the importance of staying within bUdget guidelines establ~ hed for a fiscal year. '1 LJ issioner Barfield conunented on reduction of the original FY 1986/87 budget request by the County Manager d staff stating Sheriff McQueen was told to ask for addit~ nal funding at the end of the year if necessary. Discu ion was held on Consent Agenda Items. It was the consens s of the Board to authorize the Chairman to review Conse t Agenda items with the County Manager before completion 0 the agenda. After fu ther discussion, conunissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by C issioner Corbett to approve the following Budget Amendme as requested by the Sheriff. Upon vote, the MOTION CARR D AS FOLLOWS: Sheriff - Administrat Salaries and Wages Social Security Tax conunissioner Barfield Conunissioner Corbett Conunissioner Retchin Chairman O'Neal Noe: Vice-Chairman Dolan , L 87-00000229 Sheriff Debit Credit Ad Valorem Taxes $329,043 $154,126 15,874 Sheriff - Jail Salaries and Wages Social Security Tax Contracted Services Groceries (Food Purchases) 111,197 11,846 6,000 30,000 REGULAR SESSION RECESSED TO EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW MEETING Conunissioner Corbett MOVED Retchin to recess from Regular S the 1987 Board of Equalization a MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. THE 1987 BOARD OF Chairman O'Neal reconvened o'clock P.M. SECONDED by Conunissioner sion to hold a meeting of d Review. Upon vote, the r Chairman O'Neal convened o'clock P.M. Session at 12:01 L conunissioner Retchin MOVED, Corbett to reconvene to Regular MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. by conunissioner Upon vote, the Session at 12:11 L_..__ ____~ _ __ 4= MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 21, 1987 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 111, ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Sheriff Joe McQueen gave background information on additional funds requested to provide overtime pay in the Civil Division, due to the heavy court schedules; additional prison transports; and the increased jail population requiring more groceries. I' u Vice-Chairman Dolan expressed concern for not anticipa ting these increases and budgeting accordingly. He stressed the importance of staying within budget guidelines established for a fiscal year. conunissioner Barfield conunented on reduction of the Sheriff's original FY 1986/87 budget request by the County Manager and staff stating Sheriff McQueen was told to ask for additional funding at the end of the year if necessary. Discussion was held on Consent Agenda Items. It was the consensus of the Board to authorize the Chairman to review Consent Agenda items with the County Manager before completion of the agenda. After further discussion, conunissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by conunissioner Corbett to approve the following Budget Amendment as requested by the Sheriff. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Conunissioner Barfield conunissioner Corbett conunissioner Retchin Chairman O'Neal r u Voting Noe: Vice-Chairman Dolan 87-00000229 Sheriff Debit Credit Ad Valorem Taxes $329,043 Sheriff - Administration Salaries and Wages Social Security Tax $154,126 15,874 Sheriff - Jail Salaries and Wages Social Security Tax Contracted Services Groceries (Food Purchases) 111,197 11,846 6,000 30,000 REGULAR SESSION RECESSED TO HOLD THE 1987 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW MEETING Conunissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Conunissioner Retchin to recess from Regular Session to hold a meeting of the 1987 Board of Equalization and Review. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I' ~ Chairman O'Neal convened from Regular Session at 12:01 o'clock P.M. Conunissioner Retchin MOVED, Corbett to reconvene to Regular MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. SECONDED by conunissioner Session. Upon vote, the Chairman O'Neal reconvened to Regular Session at 12:11 o'clock P.M. J 86 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 21, 1987 (CONTINUED) REGULAR SESSION RECESSED TO HOLD A MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT Conunissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Conunissioner Barfield to recess from Regular Session to hold a meeting of the Water & Sewer District. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman O'Neal convened from Regular Session at 12:12 o'clock P.M. " conunissioner Retchin MOVED, Dolan to reconvene to Regular MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Session. Upon vote, the LJ Chairman O'Neal reconvened to Regular Session at 12:46 o'clock P.M. APPOINTMENT OF BARBARA ANN PATE TO SERVE ON THE MUSEUM BOARD OF TRUSTEES conunissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by conunissioner Barfield to appoint Ms. Barbara Ann Pate to serve an unexpired term on the Museum Board of Trustees. The term will expire on June 30, 1989. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Discussion of Animal Control - Carolina Beach Conunissioner Barfield stated he had been contacted by Mr. Ennis of Carolina Beach informing him of an inunediate need for stricter animal enforcement on the beach. He stated after discussion with Ron Currie, the County Animal Control Officer, an additional position had been requested to assist the department in better enforcement of the Animal Control Ordinance; however, the request had been denied by the County Manager. Conunissioner Barfield reconunended reviewing this request during the budgetary process. , L. Discussion of Hospitality House Funding Conunissioner Barfield conunented on the article in the newspaper with reference to a funding request for Hospitality House. He stated, for the record, the amount requested was $25,000 not $50,000 as written in the article. Discussion was held on conunitments by both hospitals and the possibility of Hospitality House Obtaining Duke Endowment funds. Chairman Barfield stated he would be presenting this request during the budgetary process. Discussion of New Airport Terminal being Named Pennington Building Conunissioner Corbett reconunended naming the new airport terminal building after the penningtons since they were the original aviators in this area. He requested other Board Members to seriously consider naming the building, the "Pennington Building" when the terminal complex is completed. r- Discussion of Old Tower Building and Housing for the N. C. State Forestry Personnel Conunissioner Corbett questioned plans for the old tower building. Director of Engineering and Facilities, Ed Hilton, stated it was currently being discussed for use as a mid-field access point for the Fire Crash Rescue Squad at the Airport. L Chairman O'Neal conunented on the inunediate need of housing for the N. C. State Forestry personnel. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to request the Director of Engineering & Facilities, Airport L 4~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 21, 1987 (CONTINUED) Manager, and Assistant Airport Manager to present recommendations for utilization of the old tower and housing for the forestry service. Compliments on Red Cap Service - Airport commissioner Dolan stated many compliments had been received on the "Red Cap" service at the Airport. r L.J Invitations Extended to Pender County Board of Commissioners and Brunswick County Board of Commissioners to Attend Legislative Coordinating Council Meeting Chairman O'Neal stated he had invited the Pender County and Brunswick County Board of Commissioners to attend the Legislative Coordinating Council meeting to be held on April 28, 1987, at 7:30 A.M. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER Approval of Request for McKi.m & Creed to Proceed with Design and Bid of North Terminal Building Director of Engineering and Facilities, Ed Hilton, gave background information on the preliminary design of Phase I of the North Terminal Building. He requested authorization for McKim & Creed to proceed with Phase II. Commissioner Retchin Barfield to proceed with Terminal at the Airport. UNANIMOUSLY. MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner the design and bid of the North Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED /' I LJ EXECUTIVE SESSION County Attorney Pope requested an Executive Session to discuss pending litigation. Commissioner Barfield to call County Attorney UNANIMOUSLY. Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner an Executive Session at the request of Pope. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED Chairman O'Neal convened from Regular Session at 12:11 o'clock P.M. commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED Barfield to reconvene to Regular Session. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. by Commissioner Upon vote, the Chairman 0' Neal reconvened to Regular Session at 1: 26 o'clock P.M. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 1:28 o'clock P.M. " \ LJ Respectfully submitted, ~:<i~ Clerk ----,