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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-05 Regular Meeting , ----- )4 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 5, 1987 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, October 5, 1987, at 7:00 o'clock P. M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. 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. '1 LJ Chairman O'Neal called the meeting to order. Ms. Lucie F. Harrell, Clerk to the Board, gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 8, 1987, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present wished to speak on an item not listed on the Regular Agenda or an item listed on the Consent Agenda. No one commented. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ,.. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS L.. Approval of Reclassification Request - The Commissioners approved reclassification of the Assistant position to Personnel Analyst I. Personnel Department a downgrade in Personnel Director's Approval of Budget Amendment 11 - New Hanover County Schools The Commissioners approved Budget Amendment #1 for a revision in the School's estimated budget for capital projects for fiscal year 1987-88. Revised estimates are based on how far along capital projects were on July 1, 1987, and how much funding is estimated to be required in fiscal year 1987-88. A copy of the Budget Amendment is contained in Exhibit Book, XV, Page 37. Approval of Tax Refund - Mr. Edgar William Eason The Commissioners approved a refund overpayment of taxes by Mr. Edgar William Eason as requested by the Tax Administrator. Appeal of 1987 Discovery and Penalty - Chips Video The Commissioners valued the taxable personal property of Chips Video at $12,575 and upheld the listing penalty as recommended by the Tax Administrator due to failure of listing a new business within the listing period. r L Approval of Lease Between the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County for Use of Lot for Employee Parking The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute a 5-year lease between the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County for lease of a portion of a lot owned jointly by the City and County located on Grace Street. The County will use the lot for employee parking. -,-- 1______ I' ~ r ~ [ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 5, 1987 (CONTINUED) 6~ Approval of Release of Funds for Construction of Fire Station - South Wilmington Volunteer Fire Department The Commissioners approved a request to release $46,000 to the South Wilmington Volunteer Fire Department for construction of a new fire station to be located on Highway 421 North. Award of Bid for Audio/Visual System for commissioners' Assembly Room in Old Courthouse The Commissioners awarded the low bid to Omni Electronics in the amount of $37,946 for the audio/visual system to be installed in the Assembly Room of the Courthouse. Award of Bid for Telephone System - Law Enforcement Center The Commissioners adopted a resolution awarding the low bid to The Phone Source in the amount of $19,463.25 for the telephone system at the Law Enforcement Building. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XV, Page 37. Award of Contract for Janitorial Social Services The Commissioners Cleaning and Maintenance the Department of Social $16,438 annually. Services - Department of awarded a contract to Clark's Service for janitorial services for Services building in the amount of Renewal of Contract with Tax Collection/Foreclosure Attorney The Commissioners approved renewal of an existing contract with Attorney Louis K. Newton for tax collections and foreclosures. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING APPROXIMATELY 17 ACRES ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF MARKET STREET, OPPOSITE JUDGES ROAD TO 1-1 INDUSTRIAL FROM R-15 RESIDENTIAL AND B-2 BUSINESS Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing. Planning Director Hayes stated the petitioner was requesting the rezoning due to a mapping error dating back to 1972 which was not discovered until about two months ago. He stated the petitioner and nearby property owners also presented a petition to extend the the I-1 Zoning to include the southern portion as indicated on the map. He stated the Planning Board was divided on the rezoning request with a vote of 3-3; however, the Planning Staff supported the petitioner's request. Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present wished to speak on the rezoning request. The following person commented: Mr. A. D. Spivey, the petitioner, commented on the use of the land and requested approval of the rezoning request. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing. After discussion, commissioner by Commissioner Retchin to approve presented by the Planning Staff. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Barfield MOVED, SECONDED the rezoning request as Upon vote, the MOTION A copy of II AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF ZONING AREA NO. 9B OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ADOPTED JULY 6, 1971, II is contained in Zoning Ordinance Book II, Section 9B, Page 63. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING APPROXIMATELY THREE (3) ACRES AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF U. S. 421 AND RADNOR ROAD FROM R-15 TO B-1 BUSINESS Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing. Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the request stating the rezoning would not pose any threat to surrounding properties since the front of the property is --, 56 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER ~ ----- 5, 1987 (CONTINUED) ---" currently zoned B-1 to a depth of approximately 200 feet. He stated the Planning Board voted unanimously to approve the rezoning and recommended approval of the request if no one present wished to speak in opposition. Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present wished to speak in opposition. No one commented. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing. commissioner Corbett, MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the rezoning of approximately three acres at the Southeast corner of U. S. 421 and Radnor Road from R-15 to B-1 Business. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. n LJ A copy of II AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF ZONING AREA NO. 4 OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, ADOPTED APRIL 7, 1971," is contained in Zoning Ordinance Book I, Section 4, Page 23 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CLOSING A PORTION OF CARL STREET LOCATED IN HARNETT TOWNSHIP Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing. Staff Planner, Sam Burgess, gave background information on the proposed road closing stating no adjoining property owners had expressed opposition. Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the road closing. The following persons commented: Mr. David Barefoot, Attorney representing the petitioner, BMST Corporation, stated with construction of the new Raccine Drive, Carl Street will have direct access to Raccine Drive and that the proposed road closing will not deprive property owners access to College Drive. r L Mr. John Maye, a property owner in Dixon Acres, asked to see the map. Mr. Barefoot presented the map reflecting the portion of the road to be closed. Mr. Maye commented on closing a road that is not in existence. Attorney Barefoot stated the purpose of closing the road is to remove the road from the map stating this portion of Carl Street has never been used as a road but is shown on a map and needs to be removed. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing. commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to adopt the order closing a portion of Carl Street as presented by the Planning Staff. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of an order closing the road is contained in Exhibit XV, Page 37. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTING A BOND ORDER FOR ISSUANCE OF $1,800,000 AIRPORT FACILITIES BONDS Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell, reported that the bond order entitled, "BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,800,000 AIRPORT FACILITIES BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER II , which had been introduced on September 21, 1987, was published on September 22, 1987, with notice that the Board of Commissioners would hold a Public Hearing on October 5, 1987, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. The Clerk to the Board also reported that the County's Finance Officer had filed in the Clerk's office a statement of debt complying wi th the provisions of The Local Government Bond Act, and such statement as filed showed the net indebtedness of the r L r 1---- MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 5, 1987 (CONTINUED) 6 ! County tto be 1.07% of the appraised valuation of property in said County sUbject to taxation. [ commissioner Retchin MOVED that the Board of Commissioners proceed to hold a Public Hearing on the Airport Bond Order and the advisability of issuing the airport facilities bonds. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett and UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. At the direction of the Chairman, the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners read the bond order and the published notice of hearing. After hearing all persons who requested to be heard in connection with the foregoing questions, Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED that the Public Hearing be closed. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin and was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Commissioner Corbett MOVED, that the Board of Commissioners adopt without change or amendment and direct the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners to publish as prescribed by the Local Government Bond Act the bond order entitled, "BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,800,000 AIRPORT FACILITIES BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER II , introduced at the meeting of the Board of Commissioners held on September 21, 1987. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin and ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XV, Page 38. " I LJ DISCUSSION OF MEMBERSHIP TO THE SOUTHEASTERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Mr. Kurt Taube, Execu ti ve Director of the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority, commented on the relationship between New Hanover County's membership in the Southeastern Economic Development Commission and eligibility for EDA funding. He stated under eligibility guidelines established by EDA, a county must either be designated as a redevelopment area that has been approved by EDA in having completed an Overall Economic Development Plan, or belong to an EDA approved Economic Development District in order to be eligible to receive EDA grant funding. He presented figures in the amount of $6,514,4l6 of EDA grant funding received by the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County from 1970 to 1983. Mr. Taube stressed the importance of EDA grant funding to New Hanover County and surrounding counties stating EDA allocations for the State of North Carolina for Fiscal Year 1988 will be $4 million. He respectfully requested the Commissioners to reconsider withdrawing their membership to the Southeastern Economic Development Commission and rejoin by paying the following dues: July 1, 1985 - June 30, July l, 1986 - June 30, July 1, 1987 - June 30, Total Due 1986 - $ 2,918.24 1987 - 4,608.26 1988 - 10,873.60 $17,873.60 ,ro I u A lengthy discussion was held on the existing eligibility criteria being determined by an area's unemployment rate based on the current national average. At the present time, New Hanover County would not be eligible to receive funds due to the unemployment rate of 6.l% which is lower than the national average. A discussion was held on New Hanover County forming its own program under the EDA Plan. Discussion was also held on the assistance received from the Southeastern Economic Development Commission when applying for grants. 58 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 5, 1987 (CONTINUED) Planning Director Hayes stated the schedule concerning new regulations and guidelines for EDA Programs will be presented in March or April, 1988. County Manager Cooper recommended transferring $17,000 from contingencies to buy back the dues, and review the new guidelines when presented making a decision at that time. He stated the possibility did exist that a grant could be offered and the County would be ineligible. After discussion, Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to take no action at this time and request the Planning Staff to review new EDA guidelines when presented with recommendations at that time. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ,- L.. Chairman O'Neal thanked Mr. Tuabe for his informative presentation. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL OF THE PLANNING BOARD'S DENIAL TO REZONE TWO (2) ACRES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EASTWOOD ROAD TO B-1 BUSINESS FROM R-15 RESIDENTIAL Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing. Planning Director Hayes stated the denied the request expressing concern for development and the need to preserve character of Eastwood Road. Planning Board strip commercial the residential Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present wished to speak on the rezoning request. The following person commented: Mr. Addison Hewlett, Attorney representing the petitioner, Mr. Raiford G. Trask, Sr., stated the property has been used for commercial purposes under the grandfather clause since 1950. He stated the petitioner would like to construct a tackle mart which will enhance the property but will require B-1 zoning. Attorney Hewlett respectfully requested approval of the rezoning request. ,- L Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing. Chairman O'Neal expressed concern for encouraging future commercial strip development in a residential section of Eastwood Road stating surrounding residential neighborhoods need to be protected as much as possible. commissioner Corbett expressed concern for Eastwood Road becoming another Oleander Drive. Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, Barfield to deny the rezoning MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. SECONDED request. by Commissioner Upon vote, the DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION FOR ESTABLISHING AN AIRPORT COMMISSION Chairman O'Neal commented on the draft resolution prepared by the Legal Department expressing concern for the language used in Section 8 , Page 5 and recommended the following wording: r- The Airport Manager will be under the supervision of the Airport commission. Termination or other disciplinary actions will conform to existing County personnel policy applicable to other Department Heads. All County employees at the Airport will be under the supervision of the Airport Manager and governed by the County personnel policy. '- - T- MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 5, 1987 (CONTINUED) 6! I' L Vice-Chairman Dolan recommended minor changes in the proposed amendment. He stated when terminating or hearing appeals under the current personnel policy, the appeal is forwarded to the Personnel Department, then to the County Manager, and eventually to the County Commissioners. He expressed concern for a conflict existing when the Airport Manager reports and is supervised by the Airport Commission but files appeals or termination efforts through the County Manager. Vice-Chairman Dolan stated at the last meeting, it was conclusion of the Board that the Airport Manager will report to the Airport Commission, not the County Manager. Commissioner Barfield suggested requesting the Legal Department to write guidelines for the Airport Commission that will provide some form of protection to the Airport Manager to avoid arbitrary firing of the person in this position. Discussion was held on requiring the Airport Manager to file disciplinary and termination actions through the county Manager when reporting and being supervised by the Airport Commission. Commissioner Barfield expressed concern for not giving clear direction to the Airport Manager asking who will fire him? County Manager Cooper recommended the following wording: "Termination or other disciplinary actions by the Airport commission will conform to existing county personnel policies. II I' L Discussion was held on appeals by the Airport Manager being referred to the County commissioners. Discussion was held on section 10 with the consensus of the Board to delete, the phrase, "by 1989, and to be enacted by the North Carolina General Assemb1y." After further discussion, commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to adopt the resolution establishing an Airport Commission with the following amendments to Section 8, Section lO, and addition of Section 12 to establish an effective date: Section 8. The Airport Manager will be under the supervision of the Airport Commission. Termination or other disciplinary actions by the Airport Commission will conform to existing County personnel policies. Appeals by the Airport Manager involving termination or disciplinary actions will be referred to the Board of conunissioners. The Airport Manager shall have the authority to hire and fire employees at the Airport who shall be under his direct supervision. All employees at the Airport shall continue to follow County personnel policy. I' I , Section 10. The Airport Commission is duty and responsibility of developing a Authority, acceptable to the New Hanover commissioners. charged with the Charter for an County Board of LJ section 12. November 1, 1987. This resolution shall take effect on upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the Airport Resolution is contained in Exhibit XV, Page 38. Discussion was held on appointing members to serve on the Airport Commission. It was the consensus of the Board to make these appointment on October 19, 1987. 60 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 5, 1987 (CONTINUED) Vice-Chairman Dolan expressed concern for appointment of individuals to serve on boards knowing only what has been written on an application. He suggested the possibility of requesting applicants to appear before the Board for a brief interview requesting the Board to give this idea some thought. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO N. C. WILDLIFE RESOURCE COMMISSION TO INSTITUTE A NO WAKE ZONE IN THE NORTHEAST CAPE FEAR RIVER AT CASTLE HAYNE Commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to request the N. C. Wildlife Resource Commission to institute a "No Wake Zone" in the Northeast Cape Fear River at Castle Hayne. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. r- '- APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES TO NORTH CAROLINA FIREMEN'S RELIEF FUND - VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to appoint Mr. Bill Horvath to serve as a trustee to administer the N. C. Firemen's Relief Fund for the Castle Hayne Volunteer Fire Department. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to appoint Mr. Roland Hollar and Mr. Carlson Rowe to serve as trustees to administer the N. C. Firemen's Relief Fund for the Winter Park Volunteer Fire Department. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION OF SEWER RATE STRUCTURE Director of Engineering & Facilities, Ed Hilton, stated he met with Division of Environmental Management officials on September 2, 1987, to discuss the flat rate structure for the sewer system. He stated the County has to comply with with the following federal requirements: (1) provide a fee structure that will be "equitable" to all parties; and (2) fees collected will have to cover all operation and maintenance costs plus a II sinking fund" for future replacement of lines. r- L Director Hilton stated if a residential rate is established on a per residence basis, then the unit with one person would pay the same as a unit with five or more. If the rate is based on the number of bedrooms or fixture units, the widow in a three bedroom and/or two bath unit would pay the same as a five member household in the same size unit. He stated setting a flat rate low enough to entice people would be an attempt to circumvent the intent of the federal requirement. He also commented on the loss of revenue caused by those who would use more than the average flow, but would choose the lower flat rate. Director Hilton stated the only equitable flat rate would be on a per person basis which is too difficult to administer. He commented on the fee system now in place being equitable stating the flat rate is not designed to entice people to accept it, but to meet the intent of the federal requirements. Mr. Harold Gray, a resident of the Bradley Creek area, stated the greater the cost of providing a service, the greater the charge passed on to the customer. He stated installing and reading meters will be more costly aSking why not offer a lower, attractive flat rate giving the customer a choice which will hopefully reduce the number of meters installed. r- '- Discussion was held on an "equitable system" and whether a new rate structure should be submitted to the State. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to delay adjusting the current rate system until -~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 5, 1987 (CONTINUED) 6f Phase I is completed with customers on line and figures reflecting the operation and maintenance costs of the system before adjusting the flat rate. BREAK Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting for a break from 9:00 o'clock P.M. to 9:09 o'clock P.M. I' I lJ DISCUSSION OF SEWER SYSTEM ACCESS BY NEW DEVELOPMENTS Director of Engineering & Facilities, Ed Hilton, stated several developers had requested connection to the Sewer System when their projects fall just outside of the phase of active construction. He stated in one case, a portion of a subdivision fell in the active construction stage of the Sewer System with the other portion of the subdivision falling outside the phase. The contractor has requested connection by a temporary pump station. Director Hilton stated in another circumstance the entire subdivision fell outside the active phase comparing this case to the NorthChase situation. He stated NorthChase requested to build a force main to the northside treatment plant as a temporary measure until the County constructed the outfall to serve the project, and it was determined the request did not comply to the Sewer Extension Policy. However, in this case, subdivisions are required to construct the collection system within the project even if septic tanks have to be used. Director Hilton requested direction from the Board on how to handle situations of this type. r L A lengthy discussion was held on how far away should the property be located before consideration. Vice-Chairman Dolan recommended using language such as II abutting property". Commissioner Retchin recommended a piece by piece basis depending on capacity available, the County's needs, and the developer's needs. Mr. Terry Turner, representing Mr. Doki Saffo, and part owner of the tract of property divided between the active construction phase, stated since they are required to install force mains in Phase I and across to Phase II with construction of a temporary lift station, they would be willing to construct a permanent lift station which will be turned over to the County. commissioner Retchin asked if the lift station is constructed, would this tie the development sitting in Phase I permanently to Phase II? Director Hilton stated the possibility exists that in Phase II a major pump station will be installed that will pump back to Phase I. He stated his main concern was funding and costs involved stating this would have to be analyzed. " After a lengthy discussion of capacity available, advantages to the County and developer, and costs involved, Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to proceed with the concept of allowing sewer system access by new development under certain situations and to request Director Hilton to draft guidelines to be presented to the commissioners on October 19, 1987. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. LJ PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR READOPTION OF LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Dolan to call for a Public Hearing on Monday, October 19, 1987, at 9:00 A.M. and direct staff to give public notice of such hearing. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL G. HAAS TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM ON THE NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chairman O'Neal opened the floor for nominations. , --_.~._- 62 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 5, 1987 (CONTINUED) Commissioner Corbett nominated stating his accounting and financial most beneficial to the Hospital Board. Mr. Michael G. Haas background would be Vice-Chairman Dolan nominated Mr. John Maye stating he felt the Board needed an average, well qualified citizen to represent the average citizens of New Hanover County. Chairman O'Neal closed the nominations. Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, to appoint Mr. John Maye to fill the unexpired term. The MOTION FAILED DUE TO NOT RECEIVING A SECOND. r- '- commissioner Corbett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to appoint Mr. Michael G. Haas to fill the unexpired term of Mr. William Herman on the New Hanover Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees expiring September 30, 1990. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Discussion of Personnel Item After discussion of a personnel matter, it was the consensus of the Board to schedule a Personnel Hearing on October 19, 1987. Discussion of Editorial on Consolidation in Star News Newspaper Commissioner Barfield expressed concern for the recent editorial in the Star News with reference to district elections and the consolidation issue. He stated this issue should not become a racial one and that district elections are not the answer to minority representation. He requested the newspaper editor to come directly to him before printing information that was not factual. , After further discussion of coverage given by the newspaper, it was the consensus of the Board to authorize the Chairman to write a letter to the Star News expressing appreciation for the excellent articles published on the consolidation issue. L Discussion of Museum Expansion Selection of Exhibit Designer Commissioner Corbett stated the Museum Building Committee was in the process of selecting an Exhibit Designer. He asked if the Commissioners would like to be involved in the selection process. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to authorize the Museum Building Committee to select the Exhibit Designer without input from the Commissioners. Discussion of Abandoned Railroad Rights-of-way on U. S. Highway 17 Commissioner Corbett commented on the abandoned rights-of-way by the railroad asking what will happen to this property. He stressed the importance of encouraging the N. C. Department of Transportation to purchase this property. , County Attorney Pope stated the matter has been before the Attorney General with an opinion rendered that mayor may not result in litigation. He stated he would check into the matter and make a recommendation to the Commissioners. '- Discussion of Recent Rate Increases by Hospital Board of Trustees Vice-Chairman Dolan presented and read a resolution expressing concern for the recently announced increase in fees and charges. He requested the Hospital Board of Trustees to consider rescinding the increase or postponing the increase indefinitely until such time as the financial MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 5, 1987 (CONTINUED) 6; picture of New Hanover Memorial Hospital has declined to a point where such an increase is absolutely necessary. commissioner Barfield expressed concern for approving a resolution which implies that Hospital Board members appointed by the Commissioners are not performing their tasks in a responsible manner. LJ Vice-Chairman Dolan asked who is going to represent the pUblic? He stated the Commissioners should be responsive to the public and question increases that directly impact on every citizen of the County, particularly our senior citizens. I' After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to request the Chairman to schedule a joint meeting with the Hospital Board of Trustees on Monday, November 2, 1987, at 5:00 P.M. in the Assembly Room of the County Administration Building, to discuss the recent increases. Vice-Chairman Dolan commented on the lease renewal stating the Hospital Board of Trustees were invited to attend a joint meeting, but never came. After discussion, Vice-Chairman Dolan requested the Clerk to provide minutes of the meeting where the lease was discussed. Fireworks Permit Approved for "Holiday Flotilla" Clerk to the Board, Ms. Lucie F. Harrell, requested approval of a Fireworks Permit for the "Holiday Flotilla" for a fireworks display to be held on Saturday, November 28, 1987, at Wrightsville Beach. " Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Corbett to grant a Fireworks Permit as requested subject to review and approval of the Certificate of Insurance by the Legal Department. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. LJ ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER Approval of Waiver for Landfill Fee - Habitat for Humanity Vice-Chairman Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to waive fees at the Landfill as requested by the Habitat for Humanity for a charitable act in cleaning and renovating a house located at 1014 Second Street. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Acceptance of State Grant for Airport Project Director of Engineering and Facilities, Ed Hilton, requested authorization for the County Manager to execute a Letter of Certification in order to accept 'a $250,000 state grant for the Airport Project. Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Dolan to authorize the County Manager to execute the Letter of Certification for acceptance of the state grant in the amount of $250,000 for the Airport Project. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. " Jetstream Lawsuit County Attorney Pope commented on a letter previously forwarded to the Commissioners for response to the attorneys representing Jetstream. He requested authorization to forward this letter to the attorneys. LJ Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED Dolan to forward the letter as written. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. by Vice-Chairman Upon vote, the __--L 64 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 5, 1987 (CONTINUED) ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Dolan to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 10:25 o'clock P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~F~'~ Clerk 'l L-J r- '- , L ,-