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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 18, 1987
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Conunissioners met in
Regular Session on Monday, May 18, 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.
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Members present~ere: conunissioners Jonathan Barfield,
Sr.; W. Albert Corbett, Jr.; Vice-Chairman, John Dolan;
Chairman, Nolan 0' Neal; County Manager, G. Felix Cooper;
County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the Board,
Lucie F. Harrell.
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Conunissioner Fred Retchin was absent due to a scheduled
trip out-of-town.
Chairman O'Neal called the meeting to order.
Reverend B. H. Baskerville gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Conunissioner
Corbett to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
April 21, 1987, and minutes of the Special Meeting of April
29,1987, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: conunissioner Barfield
Conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: conunissioner Retchin
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NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present wished to
speak on an item not listed on the Regular Agenda or any
item listed on the Consent Agenda. No one conunented.
Proclamation Designating the Week of May 15-21, 1987, as
White Cane Week
Chairman O'Neal recognized several members of the
National Federation for the Blind and read a proclamation
adopted by the Board of conunissioners designating the week
of May 15-21, 1987, as WHITE CANE WEEK in New Hanover
County.
A copy of the proclamation is contained in Exhibit Book
XV, Page 19.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Conunissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Conunissioner
Corbett to approve the following Consent Agenda items
including addendum items presented. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Conunissioner Barfield
Conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: Conunissioner Retchin
CONSENT AGENDA
Appeal of Various Room-Occupancy Tax Penalties
The Conunissioners released and reduced the fOllowing
penalties as requested by the Collector of Revenue, Ms.
patricia J. Raynor:
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY l8, 1987 (CONTINUED)
CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
(continued)
- ROOI\\ Occupancy Tax Penalties
Carolina Beach Motel -
amount of $2l0 since
and this was the first
release of entire penalty in the
delay in filing was an oversight
offense.
Comfort Inn - release of entire penalty in the amount
of $20 due to a change of ownership with this being
the first offense to date.
Sandstepp Motel - reduction of penalty by 50%
representing the total tax paid for four months for a
reduced penalty to be assessed in the amount of
$l20.21. Reduction reconunended and approved due to
previous management problems.
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Approval of Contract for Soil and Material Testing Services
- Landfill Construction - Engineering Department
The conunissioners authorized the Chairman to execute a
contract in the amount of $8,407 between New Hanover County
and Soil and Material Engineers for soil and testing
services involved in construction of the new cell at the
Landfill.
Authorization for Sewer Easement Condemnations for Phase I,
Area 4 of Sewer System
The Conunissioners authorized the Chairman to execute
resolutions for condemnation of property for sewer easements
if other negotiations fail. The property owners involved
are as follows:
James E. Sneeden, Jr. and wife, Ernestine Sneeden
Joseph P. Nemargut and wife, Annie T. Nemargut
Eaton Brinkley and wife, Katie Brinkley
Cape Fear Toyota
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Copies of the resolutions are contained in Exhibit Book
XV, Page 19.
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Adoption of Resolution for Sale
Property - Finance Department
The Conunissioners adopted
private negotiation and sale of
Identification No. IZ37K2S524378
in the amount of $4,500.
of
Federal
Forfeited
a resolution authorizing
a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette,
to Mr. Henry Michael Jones
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book
XV, Page 19.
Approval of Reclassification of Plant Manager and Chief of
Operations - Steam Plant/Landfill
The Conunissioners approved a Budget Amendment combining
the Landfill and Steam Plant into one fund with
reclassification of the following positions at the Steam
Plant:
Steam Plant Manager to Director of Resource Recovery
Upgrading salary range from 82 to 84.
Chief of Operations to Operations Manager
Upgrading salary range from 79 to 80
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Approval of Budget Amendments for Board of Education Budget
During Last Quarter
The conunissioners authorized the Chairman to execute
the following Board of Education Budget Amendments for the
last quarter:
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Budget Amendment I - Federal funds have increased $132,573.
Budget Amendment II - State funds have increased $750,567.
Budget Amendment III- Two State grants have increased
funding by a total of $13,110.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY l8, 1987 (CONTINUED)
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED - Budget Amendments for Board of
Education (continued)
Copies of the Budget Amendments are contained in
Exhibit Book XV, Page 19.
Award of Contract to Cape Fear Paving Company for Parkwood
Recreation Area - Parks & Recreation Department
The conunissioners awarded the low bid in the amount of
$5,484 to Cape Fear Paving Company for grading, rolling, and
paving entrance road and parking lot at existing park in
parkwood Estates Subdivision.
Adoption of Resolutions Awarding Low Bids to OWens and
Minor, Inc. and Wilmington Hospital Supply, Company, Inc.
for Health Care Supplies - Health Department
The Conunissioners adopted resolutions awarding bids at
set unit prices for one year to the following companies for
health care supplies for the New Hanover County Health
Department:
Owens and Minor, Inc.
Wilmington Hospital Supply Company
Copies of the resolutions are contained in Exhibit Book
XV, Page 19.
Approval of Budget Amendments
Services
Department of Social
87-00000247 - Department of social Services Debit
Credit
Tax Department
Ad Valorem Tax - Current
$208,129
Department of Social Services
Medicaid Assistance Payments
Special Assistance for Adults'
Assistance & Payments
AFDC - State Issued Checks
$81,925
54,693
65,511
Additional County funds for DSS Assistance Programs.
87-00000151 - Department of Social Services Debit
Credit
Department of Social Services
Friends of Black Children Grant
$15,257
Department of Social Services
Professional Services
M & R Buildings
Assistance Payments
7,300
5,257
2,700
Additional Funds from Friends of Black Children
87-00000250 - Department of Social Services Debit
Credit
Department of Social Services - Day Care
Office of Child Day Care
Child Day Care Assistance Programs
$68,000
63,590
Department of Social Services - Day Care
Child Day Care Service Payments
$131,590
Additional State Day Care Allocation
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 18, 1987 (CONTINUED)
CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Approval of Budget Amendments for Various Departments
87-00000244 - Airport/Administration
Debit
Credit
Appropriated Fund Balance
$30,000
Salaries & Wages
$30,000
Transfer from Airport Fund Balance for overtime related
to PSO program and Public Safety Director position.
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87-00000245 - Various Departments
Debit
Credit
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Study Committee
Contracted Services
$ 4,000
Tax
Ad Valorem Taxes - Current
44,130
County Manager
Salaries & Wages
Telephone Expense
Copying Expense
Departmental Supplies
$ 8,190
1,000
1,000
2,500
3,000
3,000
10,870
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3,000
2,000
4,000
2,725
1,000
1,000
4,000
Personnel
Salaries & Wages
Advertising
Finance
Salaries & Wages
Print Shop
Salaries & Wages
Register of Deeds
Salaries & Wages
County Garage
Salaries & Wages
Planning
Salaries & Wages
County Attorney's Office
Contracted Services
Conununications Expense
Travel, Meetings & Schools
Salaries & Wages
Increases in Salaries due to required temporary employees,
overtime being greater than anticipated and turnover being
less than anticipated in various County departments.
Increase in operating expenses due to unanticipated
projects.
Increase in advertising due to the Personnel Department
being required to advertise for specialized positions on a
non-local basis.
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Approval of Report of Collector of Revenue Through April
30, 1987
The Conunissioners approved the report of the Collector
of Revenue for collections through April 30, 1987.
A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit Book XV,
Page 20.
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 18, 1987 (CONTINUED)
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CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Approval of Tax Abatements and Refunds
The conunissioners approved a list of tax abatements and
refunds as presented by the Tax Administrator.
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A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book XV,
Page 20.
AUTHORIZATION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR
MUSEUM EXPANSION
Mr. David W. Carnell, Chairman of the Museum Board of
Trustees, conunented on establishing a Building conunittee for
expansion of the county Museum. He stated members appointed
to the conunittee should be knowledgeable in county
government, bui lding construction and museum requirements.
Mr. Carnell suggested the conunittee be composed of the
County Engineer, Museum Director, a Museum Board of Trustee
Member, and Museum Foundation Board Member.
conunissioner Barfield conunented on selection of the
architect by the Board of Conunissioners, not the Building
Conunittee. He stated the Building Conunittee should have
input into the exhibit design but review of all proposals
received and final selection of the architect should be made
by the Board of County Conunissioners.
County Manager Cooper stated all proposals would be
presented to the conunissioners for review and selection.
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After further discussion, it was the consensus of the
Board to request the County Manager to prepare a
reconunendation for establishment of a Building Conunittee
which will authorize the Museum Board of Trustees and Museum
Foundation Board to select their representatives. The
reconunendation is to be presented to the conunissioners for
final approval.
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS SOLID WASTE TASK FORCE REPORT
Engineering Director, Ed Hilton, gave background
information on development of the Solid Waste Task Force and
the work accomplished by this group for the past six months.
He introduced Mr. Don Petersen, Chairman of the Conunittee,
to present an interim report on the solid waste program.
Mr. Don Petersen, Chairman of the Solid Waste Task
Force, introduced other members present. He stated after
study of long range plans for collection and disposal of
solid waste and litter control in New Hanover County, the
conunittee reconunends addressing the following items:
1. Placing the highest priority on increasing the
capacity of the steam plant facilities.
2. Establishment of mandatory trash collection service
for all County residents.
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3. Assignment of two deputized officers and equipment
to the Solid Waste Department for investigation and
aid in prosecution of those individuals that
illegally dispose of waste.
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4. Inunediate installation of scales at the Landfill.
A lengthy discussion was held on recycling of paper,
plastics, cans and glass. Mr. Petersen stated the Task
Force was investigating this issue stating some members of
the conunittee were planning to visit Mecklenburg County to
study their plan. Mr. Petersen stressed the importance of
cooperation by citizens in separation of materials when
disposing of waste under a recycling plan.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 18, 1987 (CONTINUED)
SOLID WASTE TASK FORCE REPORT (CONTINUED)
Discussion was held on installation of scales at the
Landfill. It was the consensus of the Board to request
Director Hilton to project the costs involved and present to
the Conunissioners at a later date.
Chairman
deputies to
prosecution of
0' Neal expressed
another department
the Litter Ordinance.
concern for assigning
for enforcement and
Discussion was held on expansion of the Steam Plant and
whether another location should be considered or possibly
transfer stations being located throughout the County. Mr.
Petersen stated the conunittee was in the process of study
this issue and would present a reconunendation to the
conunissioners at a later date.
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Vice-Chairman Dolan complimented Mr. Petersen and
members of the Solid Waste Task Force for an excellent job
in studying and reconunending procedures to address the solid
waste problem in New Hanover County.
After further discussion, conunissioner Corbett MOVED,
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Dolan to request the County
Manager to direct staff to prepare reconunendations for: (1)
a mandatory trash collection service; and (2) work with the
Sheriff through the budgetary process for better enforcement
and prosecution of illegal disposal of waste. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Conunissioner Barfield
Conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: conunissioner Retchin
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ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FOR FEASIBILITY STUDY AND PRELIMINARY
DESIGN FOR THE REFUSE FIRED STEAM PLANT
Director of Engineering & Facilities, Ed Hilton,
conunented on the proposal presented by Dr. Stan Peters,
Consulting Engineer, for determining the best method to
expand our solid waste volume reduction process. He stated
the feasibility study and preliminary design are divided
into four phases as follows:
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Phase III-
Phase IV -
Feasibility Study & Funding Investigation
Preliminary Design & Equipment Bidding; and
Project Funding
Final Design & Construction
Startup, Shakedown & Training
Phase I
Phase II -
Director Hilton reconunended acceptance of the proposal
authorizing Dr. Peters to proceed inunediately with Phase I
and II to determine the most desirable site and type of
facility that is needed, whether a satellite facility or
expansion of the current Steam Plant.
Discussion was held on expansion of the Steam Plant and
the projected population growth of New Hanover County.
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After discussion, conunissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED
by Vice-Chairman Dolan to accept the proposal presented by
Stanton M. Peters & Associates and authorize the consultant
to proceed with Phase I and Phase II for a feasibility study
and preliminary design. Upon vote, the THE MOTION CARRIED
AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: conunissioner Barfield
Conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: Conunissioner Retchin
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ACCEPTANCE OF SOLID WASTE FEASIBILITY STUDY GRANT
Director of Engineering & Facilities, Ed Hilton,
introduced Mr. Chris Mogensen, of the N. C. Conunerce
Department, Energy Division, who was present to answer any
questions with reference to the Solid Waste Feasibility
Study Grant.
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After discussion, Conunissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED
by Vice-Chairman Dolan to accept a $lO,OOO matching
grant from the N. C. Conunerce Department, Energy Division,
to provide professional engineering services to perform a
feasibility study on resource recovery. The Chairman was
authorized to execute the document. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED AS FOLOWS:
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Voting Aye: conunissioner Barfield
conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: Conunissioner Retchin
DISCUSSION OF RENEWAL OF HOSPITAL LEASE
Chairman O'Neal conunented on renewal of the New Hanover
Memorial Hospital lease. He stated a meeting had been held
wi th Mr. Jay Parker, Chairman of the Hospital Board of
Trustees; Mr. Dumay Gorham, Attorney representing the
Hospital Board of Trustees; Assistant County Attorney, Wanda
Copley; and County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; to review the
lease. It was the consensus of those present that the lease
did not require any amendments.
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Chairman O'Neal conunented on the Articles of
Incorporation and By-Laws of the hospital. He stated
discussion needed to be held on some language in these
documents.
conunissioner Corbett
met to discuss the issue.
to invite the Hospital
Meeting on May 26, 1987,
a meeting is necessary.
asked if the two boards needed to
It was the consensus of the Board
Board of Trustees to a Special
at 8:00 o'clock A.M., if they feel
BREAK
Chairman O'Neal recessed the meeting for a break from
10:30 o'clock A.M. to 10:38 o'clock A.M.
PUBLIC BEARING TO CONSIDER CLOSING A PORTION OF AN UNNAMED
ALLEY IN BARNETT TOWNSHIP
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on
closing a portion of an unnamed alley in Harnett TownShip
stating the Planning Staff reconunended approval. He stated
notice had been given that a Public Hearing would be held
for adoption of an order to close this alley.
Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing.
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Chairman O'Neal
on the closing of
person conunented:
asked if anyone present wished to speak
a portion this alley. The following
Mr. Michael Andrews, an adjoining property owner,
conunented on the Closing of 150 ft. east instead of 160 ft.
as indicated In a letter forwarded to property owners.
Planning Director Hayes stated an error was made in the
letter forwarded to adjacent property owners stating the
actual request was to close 150 ft.
Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing.
After discussion, Conunissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED
by Conunissioner Corbett to adopt the order closing a portion
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 18, 1987 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC BEARING TO CONSIDER CLOSING A PORTION OF AN UNNAMED
ALLEY (CONTINUED)
of an unnamed alley in Harnett Township, conunencing at the
intersection with Dick Avenue extending east approximately
150 ft. thence 250 ft. north to termination. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Conunissioner Barfield
Conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: conunissioner Retchin
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A copy of the order is contained in Exhibit Book XV,
Page 20.
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PUBLIC BEARING TO CONSIDER RENAMING A PORTION OF MASONBORO
LOOP ROAD (SR 1492) LOCATED IN MASONBORO TOWNSHIP AND
ASSIGNING STREET HOUSE NUMBERS
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on
renaming of Masonboro Loop Road stating with annexation of
Area A by the City of Wilmington, Masonboro Loop Road was
renamed to pine Grove Drive southeast to the corporate
limits. He stated renaming this portion of Masonboro Loop
Road would provide a consistent street name from the
corporate limits southeast of Masonboro Sound Road.
Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing.
Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present wished to
on the street renaming or reassignment of street
numbers. No one conunented.
speak
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Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing.
After discussion, Conunissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED
by Conunissioner Barfield to rename a portion of Masonboro
Loop Road assigning street house numbers as presented by the
planning Staff. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Conunissioner Barfield
conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: Conunissioner Retchin
A copy of the order and ordinance is contained in
Exhibit Book XV, Page 20.
ADOPTION OF FIRE PREVENTION ORDINANCE ON THE FIRST READING
Mr. Chris Elrod, Fire Marshal, conunented on discovering
no official adoption of a Fire Prevention Ordinance. He
stated the NFPA 1 Fire Prevention Code is the only code
accepted by the State. He reconunended upon adoption of the
proposed ordinance to delete Paragraph (b) under Section
8-21 since the county contracts with Volunteer Fire
Departments which are private organizations.
After discussion, conunissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED
by Vice-Chairman Dolan to adopt the Fire Prevention
Ordinance upon the first reading with deletion of Paragraph
(b) as requested by the Fire Marshal. The ordinance will be
presented for the second reading on June 1, 1987. upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Conunissioner Barfield
conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: conunissioner Retchin
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ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE GRANTING CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE TO
JONES INTERCABLE, INC. - SECOND READING
Conunissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Dolan to adopt upon the second reading an Ordinance granting
a Cable Television Franchise to Jones Intercable, Inc. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: conunissioner Barfield
Conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: conunissioner Retchin
A copy of the franchise is contained in Exhibit Book
XV, Page 20.
ACCEPTANCE OF COMPLETED EAST RAMP ACCESS ROAD - AIRPORT
Chairman 0' Neal expressed concern for accepting the
East Ramp Access Road until the drainage problem has been
solved.
County Manager Cooper expressed concern for the method
in which the County was informed of the drainage problem and
calculation of rent for Jetstream. He stated when Assistant
County Attorney Silliman visited the attorneys representing
Jetstream in Raleigh he was informed of the two problems
stating no one had any knowledge of these concerns until
that date. County Manager Cooper stated upon knowledge of
these problems, he inunediately contacted Mr. Perry to
discuss and try to resolve these issues which are not
directly related to the access road.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
authorize Chairman O'Neal, Conunissioner Corbett, and
Director of Engineering & Facilities, Ed Hilton, to visit
the site for inspection of the drainage problem.
After further discussion, conunissioner Corbett MOVED,
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Dolan to accept the East Ramp
Access Road project approving the final change orders,
authorizing final payment to the contractors and authorizing
the Chairman to execute the documents. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Conunissioner Barfield
Conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: conunissioner Retchin
APPROVAL OF WORK AUTHORIZATION 87-01 - AIP-03 FOR TALBERT
COX ASSOCIATES TO PERFORM DESIGN SERVICES FOR FENCING
IMPROVEMENTS IN FBO AND U'rtllSK AREAS OF THE AIRPORT
conunissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Dolan to authorize the Chairman to execute Work
Authorization 87-01 for Talbert Cox Associates to perform
design services for fencing improvements to the FBO and
other areas of the Airport with modification to the Airport
FBO Security Plan subject to FAA approval. The funding is
available from enplanement funds. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: conunissioner Barfield
conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: Conunissioner Retchin
REGULAR SESSION RECESSED TO HOLD A MEETING OF THE NEW
HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
Chairman O'Neal convened from Regular Session at 11:05
o'clock A.M. to hold a Regular Meeting of the New Hanover
County Water and Sewer District.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 18, 1987 (CONTINUED)
Chairman O'Neal reconvened to Regular Session at 11:26
o'clock A.M.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
REAPPOINTMENT OF ROSALINE B. BARKER AND CINDY MARR TO NEW
HANOVER CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU, INC.
Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Conunissioner
Barfield to reappoint Ms. Rosaline B. Barker as an At-large
member and Ms. Cindy Marr as a Lodging member to serve
three-year terms on the New Hanover Convention and Visitors
Bureau, Inc. with terms expiring May 20, 1990. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Conunissioner Barfield
Conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: Conunissioner Retchin
APPOINTMENT OF TIMOTHY A. BREWINGTON AND ELIZABETH SPRUNT
CORBETT TO SERVE ON NEW HANOVER CONVENTION AND VISITORS
BUREAU, INC.
Conunissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Dolan to appoint Mr. Timothy A. Brewington as a Marketing
Representative for a three year term expiring May 20, 1990
and to appoint Mrs. Elizabeth S. Corbett as an Attractions
Representative to serve an unexpired term on the New Hanover
Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. expiring May 20, 1988.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Conunissioner Barfield
Conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: Conunissioner Retchin
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REAPPOINTMENT OF SUSAN MAKO, PATRICIA SMITHSON, GAYLA
SANDERS, AND WANDA MOORE TO SERVE ON NEW HANOVER COUNTY
COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Conunissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by conunissioner
Dolan to reappoint Ms. Susan Mako, Ms. patricia Smithson,
Ms. Gayla Sanders, and Ms. Wanda Moore to serve three year
terms on the Council on the Status of Women expiring June 1,
1990. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Conunissioner Barfield
conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: Conunissioner Retchin
APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER TO SERVE ON DARE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
conunissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Conunissioner
Barfield to appoint Ms. Mary Gornto, Assistant County
Manager, to serve on the DARE Board of Directors. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Conunissioner Barfield
Conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: Conunissioner Retchin
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DISCUSSION OF COUNTY STAFF REPRESENTATIVE FOR CLEAN
COMMUNITY COMMISSION
After discussion of Vice-Chairman Dolan and Lt. Manning
of the Sheriff's Department now serving on this Conunission,
it was the consensus of the Board not to appoint a staff
representative. The Chairman was requested to write a
letter informing the Conunission of this decision.
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AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR VOLUNTEER
RECOGNITION CELEBRATION ON MAY 17, 1987
Conunissioner Barfield complimented DOVIA for an
excellent Volunteer Recognition Celebration held on May 17,
1987, at the Hilton stating due to the large attendance,
additional funding will be needed to cover costs of the
event.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
authorize the county Manager to provide additional funds as
presented by DOVIA to cover additional costs.
DISCUSSION OF DEFINITION OF SEAPORT TERMINAL
conunissioner Corbett asked if any reconunendation or
further study had been made on defining the definition of a
Seaport Terminal.
Assistant County Attorney Silliman stated this item was
to be placed on the agenda; however, Southern Import, Inc.
had not been able to present their reconunendation. He
stated this item would be placed on the agenda after further
input has been received from other companies involved.
DISCUSSION OF JOINT MEETING WITH CITY OF WILMINGTON TO
DISCUSS PROPOSED CONSOLIDATION CHARTER
Chairman O'Neal stated the Mayor of Wilmington had
requested a joint meeting of the governing bodies on May 21,
1987, at 7:00 P.M. to discuss the proposed Consolidation
Charter.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the
request the Chairman to contact the Mayor and
another date that will be more convenient
conunissioners.
Board to
schedule
to the
DISCUSSION OF AIRCRAFT CRASH OF APRIL 23, 1987
Vice-Chairman Dolan conunented on a seminar to be held
by the Director of Emergency Services to critique the facts
surrounding the aircraft crash of April 23. He expressed
concern for malfunctioning of fire equipment; response time;
debris being left on the runway; and chain of conunand
stating the crash should be investigated in order to
determine facts.
County Manager Cooper stated once
investigated a written report will be
conunissioners.
the incident is
forward to the
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER
AWARD OF BID TO V. O. CHEVROLET, BURGAW, NORTH CAROLINA, FOR
PURCHASE OF 1987 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
Conunissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by conunissioner
Corbett to adopt a resolution awarding the low bid in the
amount of $15,767.36 to V. o. Chevrolet, Burgaw, North
Carolina, for purchase of a 1987 Chevrolet Suburban for use
at the Airport. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: conunissioner Barfield
conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: conunissioner Retchin
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book
XV, Page 20.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 18, 1987 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
County Manager Cooper requested approval of a Budget
Amendment for receipt of money from sale of confiscated car.
Conunissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Conunissioner
Corbett to approve the following Budget Amendment. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Conunissioner Barfield
Conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: Conunissioner Retchin
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87-00000232 Sheriff's Department
Debit
Credit
Federally Forfeited Property
Capital Outlay Equipment
$8,100
$8,100
To set up bUdget for money received at County Auction for
sale of 1978 Mercedes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
County Manager Cooper
requested an Executive Session
and issues at the Airport.
and County Attorney Pope
to discuss personnel matters
conunissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Dolan to convene from Regular Session to Executive Session.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: conunissioner Barfield
Conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: Conunissioner Retchin
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Chairman O'Neal convened from Regular Session to
Executive Session at 12:15 o'clock P.M.
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Conunissioner Corbett MOVED,
Dolan to reconvene to Regular
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Session. Upon vote, the
Voting Aye: Conunissioner Barfield
conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: Conunissioner Retchin
Chairman O'Neal reconvened to Regular Session at 12:59
o'clock P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
conunissioner
Dolan to adjourn.
Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Conunissioner Barfield
Conunissioner Corbett
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: conunissioner Retchin
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Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 1:01 o'clock
P.M.
~P~ctfUllY submitted,
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk