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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-05-08 Special Meeting MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MJ\Y 4, 1987 (CONTINUED) 02 PUBLIC HEARINGS ON BILLBOARDS (CONTINUED) minimum distance for location of signs next to churches, parks, and schools from 200 ft. to 400 ft. Chairman discussions. O'Neal opened the floor for further commissioner Retchin stated the major problem involved was the size of signs and made a SUBSTITUTE MOTION, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to include B-2 Highway Business with a 1,000 ft. spacing in any direction; increase distance to 400 ft. next to churches, parks, and schools; limit the size of signs to 300 sq. ft. on 4 lanes roads and 150 sq. ft. on three lane roads; and reduce the maximum height to 30 ft. ,- L- Chairman 0' Neal called for a vote on the SUBSTITUTE MOTION. Upon vote, the MOTION DID NOT CARRY AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield Commissioner Retchin Voting Noe: Commissioner Corbett Vice-Chairman Dolan Chairman O'Neal Chairman O'Neal called MOTION as referenced above. AS FOLLOWS: for a vote on the ORIGINAL Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED Voting Aye: Commissioner Corbett Commissioner Retchin Vice-Chairman Dolan Chairman O'Neal ,- Abstaining: Commissioner Barfield A copy of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY ADOPTED OCTOBER 6, 1969," is contained in Exhibit Book XV, Page 18. L_ BREAK Chairman O'Neal recessed the meeting for a break from 10:30 o'clock P.M. to 10:45 o'clock P.M. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to adjourn. Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 10:50 o'clock P.M. cl:;:;,z:::' Lucie F. Harrell Clerk to the Board r- ~ MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET WORKSHOP - MAY 8, 1987 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on Friday, May 8, 1987, at 8:00 o'clock A.M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. L_____ MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING MAY' 8, 1987 (CONTINUED) 5( Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; W. Albert Corbett, Jr.; Fred Retchin; Vice-Chairman, John Dolan; Chairman, Nolan O'Neal; County Manager, G. Felix Cooper; County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell. i"' , Chairman O'Neal called the meeting to order stating a Special Session had been scheduled to hold a Workshop on the upcoming 1987/88 Budget. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED 1987/88 BUDGET County Manager Cooper commented on the proposed 1987/88 Budget stating he would be glad to respond to any questions concerning presentation and preparation of the budget. u County Manager Cooper presented figures on requested expenditures compared with available revenues stating the budget request for schools had not been received. He stated total requested expenditures were $56,759,973 before reductions by the County Manager and Budget Committee. After review and reductions, the adjusted expenditures were $53,535,556 with adjusted revenues in the amount of $52,230,130 leaving a gap of expenditures over revenues in the amount of $1,305,426. County Manager Cooper stated a $.03 tax rate increase would cover the gap of $1,305,426 and a $.02 tax rate increase would cover the loss of personal property taxes. He stated a majority of the homeowners would not feel the tax increase due to the lO% reduction in personal property taxes. [ Discussion was held on the Budget Request presented by the Department of Social Services, particularly the new positions requested. Commissioner Retchin commented on a better and more efficient operation of the Department of Social Services upon moving into a facility that will accommodate their needs. Discussion was held on funding for schools. It was the consensus of the Board to request the Superintendent of Schools to provide the "Uniform Budget" request which is forwarded to the State and reflects the County appropriation. Vice-Chairman Dolan commented on an explanation of revenues and expendi tures in order to ascertain where tax dollars are being spent. He also requested sufficient data on justification of any new programs. i"' Finance Director, Andrew Atkinson, commented on the $500,000 figure for schools in the General Fund stating this figure does not reflect the $1.3 million for the Laney High School addition. He stated the $1.3 million gap is due to expansion of Laney High School which comes directly from the General Fund, not the 1/2 cent sales tax. He also commented on the proposed tax rate change stating people with the least ability to pay taxes will see the most dramatic decrease due to elimination of the 10% personal property tax. LJ Discussion was held on the loss of revenue from sales tax and intangible tax due to annexation of Areas A and B by the City of Wilmington. After further discussion, Chairman O'Neal appreciation to the County Manager and Staff for on the proposed budget. expressed an update -- ---- -.----, 04 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING MAY 8, 1987 (CONTINUED) SCHEDULING OF BUDGET HEARINGS County Manager Cooper commented on scheduling Budget Hearings stating the proposed budget would be presented on June 1, 1987, at the regularly scheduled meeting. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to schedule Budget Hearings for W~dnesday, June 3, 1987, with the Public Hearing and adoption- of proposed bUdget on June 15, 1987, at 7:00 P.M. " SCHEDULING OF SPECIAL MEETING TO DISCUSS PROPOSALS FOR DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to schedule a meeting on Friday, May 22, 1987, at 7:00 o'clock A.M. to discuss proposals for the Department of Social Services Building. LJ DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING A JOINT MEETING WITH THE CITY OF WILMINGTON FOR DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION CHARTER After discussion, it was the consensus of the Committee to request Commissioner Retchin to discuss with the City of Wilmington a date for scheduling a joint meeting. DISCUSSION OF RENEWING NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LEASE After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to discuss renewal of the New Hanover Memorial Hospital lease on the regularly scheduled meeting of May 18, 1987. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to adj ourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 9:47 o'clock A.M. ,. L C~Z~~~~ Lu ie F. Harrell Clerk ,. L