1987-05-22 Special Meeting
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 22, 1987
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in
Special Session on Friday, May 22,1987, at 7:00 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 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.
Chairman O'Neal called the meeting to order stating the
Special Meeting had been called to discuss proposals for the
Department of Social Services Building and hold a joint
meeting with the Wilmington City Council to discuss the
proposed Consolidation Charter.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSALS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING
Chairman 0' Neal commented on the meeting of May 4,
1987, where all offerors were given an opportunity to submit
their best and final proposals.
After discussion of all proposals presented,
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to approve the proposal presented by Associated
Builders Corporation. The floor was opened for discussion.
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Vice-Chairman Dolan commented on the proposal submitted
by the Wilmington Corporation being much lower stating the
transportation problem could be addressed. He stressed the
importance of saving money for the taxpayers of New Hanover
County.
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commissioner Barfield expressed concern
location and lack of pUblic transportation to the
Drive site presented by the Wilmington Corporation.
for the
Division
Chairman 0' Neal
Commissioner Retchin
Associated Builders
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
called for a vote on the motion by
to accept the proposal submitted by
Corporation. Upon vote, the MOTION
Voting Aye:
commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Corbett
Commissioner Retchin
Chairman O'Neal
Voting Noe:
Vice-Chairman Dolan
County Attorney Pope requested adoption of a resolution
to obtain approval of the Local Government Commission for
the proposed contract.
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Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Retchin to authorize the Chairman to execute the proposed
lease with Associated Builders and adopt a resolution
authorizing staff to proceed with finalization of the
application to the Local Government Commission for approval
of the contract. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Corbett
Commissioner Retchin
Chairman O'Neal
Voting Noe: Vice-Chairman Dolan
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18 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 22, 1987 (CONTINUED)
Proposals for Social Services Building (Continued)
A copy of the proposed resolution is contained in
Exhibit Book XV, Page 21.
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH EXCAVATION FOR FOOTINGS AND
BACKFILL AT NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT
Director of Engineering & Facilities, Ed Hilton, gave
background information on excavation of soils which are not
suitable for placement of footings for the foundation of the
Airport Terminal Building. He requested authorization to
proceed with the excavation in an amount not exceed $45,760.
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After discussion, Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED
by Commissioner Retchin to authorize the County Engineer to
proceed with excavation in an amount not to exceed $45,760.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
County Attorney Pope requested an Executive Session to
discuss pending litigation. Commissioner Retchin MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to convene to Executive
Session. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman O'Neal convened from Special Session to
Executive Session at 7:23 o'clock A.M.
Chairman O'Neal reconvened to Special Session at 7:59
o'clock A.M.
COMMISSIONER BARFIELD EXCUSED FROM SPECIAL MEETING
Commissioner Barfield requested to be excused from the
Special Session at 7:59 o'clock A.M. due to a scheduled
appointment.
JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL FOR REVISIONS TO
CONSOLIDATION CHARTER
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners and
Wilmington City Council met in a joint session to discuss
revisions to the proposed Consolidation Charter.
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Lengthy discussions were held on district or at-large
elections, law enforcement , Civil Service and the deadline
of May 28 for local bills to be in Committee.
Action was taken by both governing bodies to hold
non-partisan elections with a Mayor elected at-large and
eight (8) commissioners elected at-large to serve four (4)
year terms.
By consensus of the Board, the following revisions were
approved:
Chapter 1, Article 3, Section 1-11, Paragraph c. to
read as follows:
The effective
the first Monday
governing body.
Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-1, Paragraph a. and b.
to read as follows:
date of consolidation shall be
in June following the election of the
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a.
The Mayor shall be elected at-large
qualified voters of the GOVERNMENT for a
year term.
by the
four (4)
b. The Board of Commissioners shall consist of eight
(8) Commissioners-At-Large elected by the qualified
voters of the GOVERNMENT. All members shall serve
four (4) year terms.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 22, 1987 (CONTINUED)
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Revisions to Consolidation Charter (Continued)
Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 2-3, Paragraph b. to read
as follows:
Appointing, removing or suspending from office the
Manager, Attorney, Clerk to the Board, Police Chief and
Fire Chief by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board
including the Mayor.
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Delete Article 4 - Electoral Districts
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Chapter 4, Article 3, Section 4-14 - Police Chief to
read as follows:
The Board of Commissioners shall appoint, suspend or
remove the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police shall
be the head of the Government Police Department. The
Chief of Police shall:
a. Have law enforcement training and have held a prior
position in law enforcement, including
administrative duties and responsibilities to
demonstrate the capability to perform the
requirements of this position.
b. Direct and supervise department activities which
include administration of:
1.
The enforcement
regulations of
ordinances of the
of the criminal
North Carolina,
GOVERNMENT.
laws
and
and
the
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Patrol and criminal investigations, including
training programs and support services within
the boundaries of the GOVERNMENT.
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3.
Other duties as required by this CHARTER and
ordinances and as directed by the Manager and
the Board of Commissioners.
Chapter 4, Article 3, Section 4-15, Fire Chief, to read
as follows:
The Board of Commissioners shall appoint, remove or
suspend the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief shall be the
head of the Government Fire Department. The Fire Chief
shall:
a. Have fire training and held a prior position in
fire fighting and prevention including
administrative duties and responsibilities to
demonstrate the capability to perform the
requirements of this position.
b. Direct and supervise the Urban Service District
Fire Department.
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c. Perform other duties as required by this CHARTER,
ordinances and as directed by the Manager and Board
of Commissioners.
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Chapter 4, Article 5, Section 4-17, Sheriff to read as
follows:
The Sheriff shall be responsible for the performance of
duties imposed upon the Sheriff of New Hanover County
by the Constitution or by the general or special laws
of North Carolina and shall coordinate with the Police
Chief the administration of law enforcement in the
consolidated GOVERNMENT.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 22, 1987 (CONTINUED)
Revisions to Consolidation Charter (Continued)
Chapter 7 - Revision of fallowing Sections to Article
2, civil Service Commission:
Section 7-8, Establishment; Section 7-9, Jurisdiction;
7-10, Probationary Employees; Section 7-11, Demotion
and Dismissal of Employees; Section 7-12, Powers and
Duties; Section 7-13, Other Personnel Policies.
Revision of Section
Paragraph e., Transfer
to read as follows:
8-3,
of
Chapter
Assets
8, Article 1,
and Liabilities
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e. Obligations, contracts, and agreements of the
governments listed in subsection (a), including
outstanding general obligation bonds and bond
anticipation notes of the City of Wilmington, are
assumed by the GOVERNMENT, and all these
obligations, contracts, and agreements so assumed
are constituted obligations, contracts, and
agreements of the GOVERNMENT.
Addition to Section 8-4, Chapter 8, Article 1,
Continuation of Officers and Employees
Revision to Article 2, Section 8-11, Chapter 8 to read
as follows:
The Wilmington/New Hanover County Consolidated
Government shall become effective on the first Monday
in June 1989, after the acceptance by the voters of the
City of Wilmington and New Hanover County as certified
by the Board of Elections and after election of the
initial Board of Commissioners.
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Revision to Section 8-13, Chapter 8. Initial Government
Elections
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Addition of Section 2., Section 3., Section 4., Section
5, and Section 6 to Chapter 10, Intent and Separability
A copy of the final Consolidation Charter is contained
in Exhibit Book XV, Page 21.
ADJOURNMENT
commissioner
Dolan to adjourn.
Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Corbett
Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Dolan
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
Chairman 0' Neal adjourned the Special Session at 9: 45
o'clock A.M.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk