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Home My WebLink About1987-05-22 Special Meeting L-__. _ 5 " 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. u 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. ,--, 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. L 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. ,--, 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: LJ Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield Commissioner Corbett Commissioner Retchin Chairman O'Neal Voting Noe: Vice-Chairman Dolan _J 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. n L-l 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. ,- L- 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 , L 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. L MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 22, 1987 (CONTINUED) 5 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. -. Delete Article 4 - Electoral Districts I .--1 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 2. Patrol and criminal investigations, including training programs and support services within the boundaries of the GOVERNMENT. co L 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. " c. Perform other duties as required by this CHARTER, ordinances and as directed by the Manager and Board of Commissioners. --.J 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. :;>0 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 " '-. 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. ,- Revision to Section 8-13, Chapter 8. Initial Government Elections L- 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. r Respectfully submitted, ~d~ L Lucie F. Harrell Clerk