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1982-02-15 Regular Meeting 09 MINUTES OF CONTINUED MEETING, FEBRUARY 8, 1982 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION ON CONSOLIDATION OF GOVERNMENTS IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY (CONTINUED) Mr. Andy Cox Mr. William Davis Mr. C. G. Berry The Commissioners discussed the establishment of a committee to study this matter. I Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Chm. Blake, to appoint a Charter Committee; to advertise for interested citizens to send resumls to serve on a Charter Committee; to ask Mr. Cooper in the meantime to recommend a method by which that committee would operate, with the idea of a Charter then being presented to the County Commissioners for consideration to be put on the ballot. The following persons commented further: Mrs. Myrtle Barrihill Mr. Andy Cox Mr. Vic Sizemore Mr. William. Davis Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADDITIONAL ITEHS I ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL FROM BALLARD, McKIM AND SAWYER FOR MODIFICATIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to accept the proposal from Ballard, McKim and Sawyer in the amount of $5,700 for renovations to the Law Enforcement Center; to allow them to proceed with the request for bids; and authorize the transfer of $5,700 from a line item in the Sheriff's budget to a Professional Services line item to cover the Architectural and Engineering fees as recommended by the County Manager. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION ON BID RIGGING Comm. Armistead requested that in the future when contracts were bei.ng awarded, he would like for the contractors to be checked out as to whether they had been accused of or found guilty of bid rigging before they were recommended to the Commissioners for a decision on awarding contracts. BREAK Chm. Blake recessed the meeting for a break from 10:45 o'clock p. m. until 10:53 o'clock p. m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session to discuss legal matters. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chm. Blake recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 10:54 o'clock p. m. Chm. Blake reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 11:24 o'clock p. m. ADJOURNMENT Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I Chm. Blake adjourned the meeting at 11:24 o'clock p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~/j,/?~~ Alyce B. Rusmisell, Clerk MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 15, 1982 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Co~issioners met in Regular Session on Monday, February 15, 1982, at 7:30 o'clock a. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina. 10 HINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 15, 1982 (CONTINUED) ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) ~1embers present were Commissioners Howard L. Armistead, Jr.; Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; Karen E. Gottovi; Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Chairman Donald P. Blake; County Manager G. Felix Cooper; County Attorney Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Rusmisell. No members were absent. Chm. Blake called the meeting to order and stated that the time of the Regular Meeting had been changed to 7:30 a. m. to meet with members of the Board of Education for a preliminary discussion of the 1982/83 budget. r PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION OF 1982/83 BUDGET The following members of the Board of Education and Administrative staff were present to discuss budget plans for 1982/83 with the Commissioners and County Manager: Dr. Carl Unsicker, Chairman, Board of Education Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hood Dr. Harold Hulon Hrs. Dorothy Johnson Hrs. Lucille Shaffer Mrs. Gloria Willis Dr. Richard Flynn, Supt. of Schools Mr. Jim Gearhart Mr. Billy Mason Mrs. Nina Tenuta Dr. Flynn outlined the proposed plans for schools for the 1982/83 fiscal year. The Commissioners, Board of Education members and staff and County Manager expressed their feelings on the budget plans for the 1982/83 fiscal year. r BREAK Chm. Blake recessed the meeting for a break from 8:25 o'clock a. m. until 9:00 o'clock a. m. RECONVENING OF REGULAR MEETING Chm. Blake called the meeting back to order. Comm. Claud O'Shields, Jr. offered the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 1, 1982 Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 1, 1982, were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED as presented. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Ccmm. Gottovi requested that Item 112, "Policy Statement - Landfill" be removed from the Consent Agenda and discussed separately. The Clerk pointed out a correction in Item 119 "Budget Amendment Approved by County Hanager"~ The amendment should have been in the Incineration budget instead of the Northeast Interceptor budget. Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. O'Shields, the following Consent Agenda items were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED: r AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE HENRY VON OESEN CONTRACT 'The Chairman was authorized to execute Amendment III to the Contract with Henry von Oesen and Associates for Step 2 design services for the Northeast Interceptor project. The work was authorized on June 11, 1981. A copy of the Amendment is on file in the County Manager's Office. ACCEPTANCE OF MR. HARRISS'ENERGY REPORT The Annual Report of Andrew H. Harriss, Jr., County Energy Coordinator, was accepted for inclusion in the Hinutes. The report is contained in Exhibit Book IX, Page 5. MINUTES OF REGULAR~MEETING, FEB~l:JARY_15, 1982 (CONTINUED) 11 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH JANUARY 31, 1982 The Report of the Collector of Revenue through January 31, 1982, as presented and approved is contained in Exhibit Book IX, Page 5. APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS The list of Tax Abatements and Refunds as approved is contained in Exhibit Book IX, Page 5. I RELEASE OF TAXES BARRED BY G.S. 105-378 Pursuant to G. S~ 105-378 which does not allow forced collection of any taxes after ten years from the date due, the following charges were released: New Hanover County City of Wilmington Wrightsville Beach Carolina Beach Kure Beach $24,401. 94 17,549.31 519.73 818.08 52.39 SALES OF TP~ LIENS ON REAL PROPERTY May 3, 1982, was approved as the sale date for tax liens on real property. The outstanding amounts as of January 31, 1982, were as follows: New Hanover County City of Wilmington Town of Wrightsville Beach Town of Carolina Beach Town of Kure Beach Carolina Beach Flood District $809,126.35 310,768.33 32,295.46 57,418.57 14,189.30 4,985.76 BUDGET AMENDMENT - SANITARY LANDFILL The following amendment in the Sanitary Landfill budget was approved to set up the interest due on $900,000 notes and to reclassify the original interest payment: I Debit - Acct. 1149 9730 900, Transfer.to General Fund Acct. 1149 3310 890, Interest on Investments $33,210 39,900 Credit - Acct. 1149 9730 592, Interest on Bonded Debt $73,110 BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROVED BY COUNTY MANAGER The following amendment in the Incineration budget to set up funds to pay for advertising the project was approved by the County Manager and reported to the Commissioners for entry into the Minutes: Debit - Acct. 1150 3310 890, Interest on Investments Credit - Acct. 1150 4750 360, Advertising $1,200 $1,200 MEETING WITH CAPE FEAR TECH BOARD OF-TRUSTEES AND AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE PURCHASE OF BUILDING The following members of the Cape Fear Technical Institute Board of Trustees and administrative staff were present to discuss procedures for short-term and long-range facility needs for the Institute: Mr. Richard Burnett, Chairman, Board of Trustees Mr. William Emmart Mr. William Graves Mr. M. J. McLeod, Cape FearTech President Dr. Clarence Dodgens I Mr. Burnett thanked the Commissioners for the opportunity to meet with them. Mr. McLeod outlined the expansion plans for Cape Fear Tech and answered questions from the Commissioners and County Manager. Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Chm. Blake, to authorize the County Manager to work with the people at Cape Fear Tech for the purpose of the purchase of the building located at 922 N. Front Street with total amo~nt of money not to exceed $300,000, including renovation, to be purchased over a two-year time period and that the money come from the unappropriated fund balance. The County Manager and Commissioners commented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIHOUSLY. 12 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 15, 1982 (CONTINUED) COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE PROGRAM REVIEW County Extension Chairman Pete Lewis and Tommy Dail of the Extension Office gave a slide/tape presentation reviewing that department's programs for the past year. ~1r. Lewis introduced Mr. Thomas Nunnalee of Cross Seed Company and Mrs. Janet Kinsey, who were representatives of the Extension Advisory Council that were present and the following staff members who were present: Mr. David Barkley Mrs. Joy Frausen Mrs. Sandra Hughes Mr. Tommy Dail ( The staff was commended for the good work they do. BREAK Chm. Blake recessed the meeting for a break from 10:08 o'clock a. m. until 10:23 o'clock a. m. ACCEPTANCE OF AIRPORT TERMINAL AREA CONCEPT STUDY Airport Manager R. C. Shackelford, Jr. commented on the Airport Commission's recommendation that the Airport Terminal Area Concept Study be adopted. ~1r. John T. Talbert and Mr. Dale Holland of Talbert, Cox and Associates outlined the New Hanover County Airport Terminal Area Concept Study that had been prepared by that firm and answered questions from the Commissioners. Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, to adopt the Airport Terminal Area Concept Study. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. RESOLUTION ENDORSING EFFORTS TO OBTAIN PUBLIC RADIO Ms. Lorraine Lueft, President, Ms. Mary Stern, Ms. Teddy Stickney, and Ms. Priscilla Balaban, representating the Friends of Public Radio, Inc., addressed the Commissioners with regard to bringing public radio to New Hanover County and the surrounding area and requested that the Commissioners adopt a Resolution endorsing their efforts. Upon ~10TION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, the following Resolution endorsing the efforts of the Friends of Public Radio, Inc. was UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: IffiEREAS the North Carolina General Assembly in 1979 enacted a bi.ll stating "at least one public radio signal shall be made available to every resident of North Carolina"; and WHEREAS there is at present no community public radio station in south- eastern North Carolina; and WHEREAS the Friends of Public Radio, Inc. is in the process of raising funds and preparing to build a full-service public radio station in New Hanover County; and WHEREAS such a community-based public radio station has received documented enthusiastic support from community leaders and organizations and the public at large; now therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Commissioners of New Hanover County endorse and encourage the efforts of Friends of Public Radio, Inc. to build and operate a full-service public radio station in New Hanover County. CONTINUANCE OF REQUEST FOR FINAL PLAT REVIEW - NORTH GREEN MEADOWS DRIVE Mr. Ken Silliman of the Planning Staff reported that the applicant had requested that consideration of this plat be continued to the second meeting in March at which time they hoped to have the required Department of Transportation approvals. r Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to continue consider- ation of the final plat for North Green Meadows Drive (Dutch Square) to the second meeting in March. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. " MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 15, 1982 (CONTINUED) 13 HAZARDOUS WASTE TASK FORCE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING After discussion, the Commissioners agreed by consensus to set the date of March 1, 1982, at 8:00 o'clock a. m. as the time for the organizational meeting of the Hazardous Waste Task Force to be held in the 5th floor conference room of the County Administration Building. POLICY STATEMENT - LANDFILL This item had been removed from the Consent Agenda to be discussed separately. I Director of Engineering Ed Hilton explained to the Board his request for adoption of a policy statement concerning the disposal of "spill" waste in the LandfilL Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to adopt the following policy statement: "Effecti.ve November 16, 1981, the opening date of the New Hanover County Solid Waste Disposal Site on Highway 421 North, no waste created as the result of an intentional or accidental spill of any solid, semi-solid, or liquid material will be accepted for disposal unti~ a review has been made by the County to determine whether the spillage is acceptable." Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION ON BUFFER FOR AREA AROUND THE AIRPORT Chm. Blake commented on the fact that the first things people coming into the County from the Airport saw was the prison and the sewage disposal plant and requested that some sort of buffer in front of these areas be looked into. The County Manager agreed to check into this matter. I DISCUSSION ON HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES IN THE STATE Comm. O'Shields reported that there was to be a press briefing this morning in Raleigh by Dr. Ron Levine, State Health Director, regarding sites in North Carolina that had been identified as possibly containing hazardous wastes and reported that the State would be monitoring those sites. COMMENTS ON MONTHLY BUDGET REPORTS Comm. Gottovi requested some clarification on how to read the monthly budget reports the Commissioners were receiving and the County Manager explained the columns of figures. DISCUSSION ON SIGNS FOR HOME BUSINESSES Comm. O'Shields commented on a sign on Oleander Drive that he felt exceeded the size regulations and the County Manager agreed to check into it. DISCUSSION ON OFFICE OF CORONER Chm. Blake commented on the information that the County Attorney had furnished the Co~nissioners concerning the office of Coroner and whether or not it was necessary. After discussion, the County Attorney agreed to furnish additional information before any action was taken. DISCUSSION ON CITY OF WIMINGTON GRANT REQUEST FOR SHOPPING CENTER AT MONKEY JUNCTIOJ Comm. Armistead commented on the Council of Government's review of the City of Wilmington's grant request for funds to assist in the development of a shopping center at Monkey Junction and his concerns on the fact that this had not been discussed with the County staff. I As the County's representative on the Council of Governments, Chm. Blake agreed to request this be postponed until the County gets further information on this proj ect. It was agreed by consensus of the Board for the Chairman to write a letter to the Mayor of Wilmington requesting that the County's staff for water and sewer planning be invited to a meeting with the City's staff to have this project explained in further detail. 14 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 15, 1982 (CONTINUED) EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session to discuss possible litigation. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chm. Blake recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 11:54 o'clock a. m. Chm. Blake reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 12:20 o'clock p. m. DISCUSSION ON MEETING TO DISCUSS CONSOLIDATION Chm. Blake commented on the possibility of setting up a joint meeting with the municipalities within the County to discuss a concurrent resolution establishing a committee to study consolidation of the governments in the County. r It was agreed that Chm. Blake would try to arrange such a meeting. APPOINTMENT OF KATHERINE MARKS TO COUNCIL ON STATUS OF WOMEN Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. O'Shields, to appoint Marks to an unexpired term on the Council on the Status of Women. the HOTION CARRIED UNANIHOUSLY. Katherine Upon vote, ADJOURNMENT Comm. Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chm. Blake adjourned the meeting at 12:24 o'clock p. m. Respectfully submitted, ~/5 ~~ Alyce B. Rusmisell, Clerk r MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, 1982 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, March 1, 1982 at 7:00 P. M. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present were: Comm. Howard L. Armistead, Jr.; Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; Karen E. Gottovi; Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Chairman Donald P. Blake; County Manager G. Felix Cooper; County Attorney Robert W. Pope and Clerk to the Board Alyce B. Rusmisell. No members were absent. Chairman Blake ca~led the meeting t~order. Commissioner O'Shields offered the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: CONTINUED M'EETING, FEBRUARY 8, 1982 AND REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 15, 1982 I Comm. O'Shields pointed out a typographical error in the Minutes of the Continued Meeting of February 8, 1982 on' page one in the next to the last paragraph, the word "plan" should be changed to "plant". Upon MOTION by Comm. Barfield, SECONDED by Comm. O'Shields, the Minutes of the Continued Meeting of February 8, 1982 were unanimously approved as corrected. Upon MOTION by Comm. Barfield, SECONDED by Comm. O'Shields, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 15, 1982 were unanimously approved as presented. '-