1982-03-15 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 1, 1982 (CONTINUED)
ADJOURNMENT (CONTINUED)
Chm. Blake adjourned the meeting at 1:15 o'clock a. m.
Respectfully submitted,
. ~'/$.;f~
Alyce B. Rusmisell, Clerk
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MINUTES OF. REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 15, 1982
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in regular
session on Monday, March 15, 1982 at 9: 00 a. m. in the Assembly
Room of the New Hanover County Administration Building, 320
Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Membe rs present were: Commi ss ione rs Howard L. Arm i stead,
Jr.; Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; Karen E. Gottovi; Chairman Donald P.
Blake; County Manager G. Felix Cooper; County Attorney Robert W.
Pope and Clerk to the Board Alyce B. Rusmisell. Comm. Claud
O'Shields, Jr. was absent.
Chm. Blake called the meeting to order.
Rev. Gregory W..Pitts, III of Warner Temple AME Zion Church
gave the invocation.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 1, 1982
Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDEDby Comm. Arm i stead
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March I, 19~2 were approved
as presented by the following vote.
Voting Aye:
Chm. Blake.
Commissioners Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and
Absent: Comm. O'Shields
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Upon~OTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. .Barfield,
the following Consent Agenda items were approved as follows:
Voting Aye: Commissioners Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and
Chm. Blake.
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
APPROVAL OF THE REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH
FEBRUARY 28, 1982
A copy or-Fhe-report of the Collector of Revenue through
February 28, 1982 as approved is contained in Exhibi t Book
IX, Page 6.
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APPROVAL OF LIST OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
A copy of~e-rrsr-of Tax Abatements-and Refunds as approved
is contained in Exhibit Book IX, Page 6.
CONTRACT MODIFICATION - ARROWHEAD PARK
Approval was given for extension Of Contract with Central
Builders, Inc. for Arrowhead Park extending the completion
date from April 17, 1982 to April 30, 1982 due to a delay in
equipment delivery.
AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH N.C. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
RESOURCES - MATERNAL CHILD HEALT~OGRAM
An amendment to the Contract with N.C. Department of Human
Resources, Division of Maternal Child Heal th, was
approved along with the following budget amendment
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 15, 1982 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH N. C. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN
RESOURCES - MATERNAL CHILD HELATH PROGRAM (CONTINUED)
appropriating the additional grant monies for a perinatal
component:
Debit - Acct. #11 3518 372 Revenue $19,500.
Credit - Ac ct. #11 5183 100 Salaries & Wages $14,003.
Acct. #11 5183 210 FICA 931.
Ac ct. #11 5183 221 Retirement 1,113.
Ac ct. #11 5183 230 Group Insurance 504.
Ac ct. #11 5183 381 Telephone 357.
Ac ct. #11 5183 411 Printing 181.
Ac c t. #11 5183 421 Department Supplies 524.
Acct. #11 5183 510 Auto Allowance 1,584.
Ac ct. #11 5183 520 Travel, Meetings & Schools 243.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The following amendment in the Engineering budget was
approved to cover the cost of cover and seeding of the Blue
Clay Road and Carolina Beach landfill sites:
Debit - Acct. #11 9800 911
Credit - Acct. #11 4197 326
Contingencies
Professional Services
$35,000.
$35,000.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - WATER AND SEWER OPERATING FUNDS
The following amendment was-approved in the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to rebudget for expenses incurred under phase
II, of the 201 Study:
Debit - Acct. #47 4707 480
Acct. #47 3990 990
Acct. #47 3310 890
Credit Acct. #47 4707 320
Miscellaneous Expense
Appropriated Fund Balance
Interest on Investments
Professional Services
$HJ,168.
54,032.
8,847.
$73,047.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER
The following amendments have been approved by the County
Manager and are being reported to the Commissioners for
entry into the record:
Health Department - Due to a reduction in State Funding
Debit - Acct. #11 5111 520
Credit - Acct. #11 3513 371
Travel, Meetings & Schools
Revenue-Federal/State
$
$
449.
449.
Data Processing Department - Reimbursement for paper costs
on Voter Registration printouts
Debit - Acct. #11 4170 370
Credit - Acct. #11 4132 421
Arrowhead Park Project
Debit
Credit
- Acct. #38 6125 911
Acct. #38 6125 615
Contracted Services
Departmental Supplies
$ 1,700.
$ 1,700.
Contingencies
Landscaping
$ 1,000.
$ 1,000.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - HUMAN RELATIONS
The following amendment in the Human Relations budget was
approved to appropriate additional grant funds received:
Debit - Acct. #11 3581 233
Credit - Acct. #11 5811 520
Human Relations Grant
Travel, Meetings & Schools
$ 1,979.
$ 1,979.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - INSURANCE AND BONDS
The following amendment was approved in the Insurance and
Bonds budget account to cover the cost of unemployment
insurance for fiscal year 1981-82:
Debit - Acct. #11 9800 911
Credit - Acct. #11 4200 540
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Contingencies
Insurance and Bonds
$ 5,960.
$ 5,960.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 15, 1982 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
BUDGET AMENDMENT - ANIMAL CONTROL
The following amendment was approved in the Animal Control
budget to realign expenditures properly:
Debit - Acct. #11 5114 391
Credit - Acct. #11 3990 990
M & R Buildings & Grounds
Appropriated Fund Balance
$ 5,527.
$ 5,527.
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RECOGNITION OF'CHIEF PLUMBING INSPECTOR - LOUIS ROBERT SMITH
On behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, Chm. Blake
presented a certificate of commendation to Chief Plumbing
Inspector, Louis Robert Smith, upon his receipt of Standard
Certificate No. 214, Plumbing Level III which is issued by the
North Carolina Code Officials Qualification Board and represents
the highest level of professional achievment that an inspector
can obtain in the State of North Carolina.
DISCUSSION ON ESTABLISHMENT OF DOMICILIARY HOME COMMUNITY
ADVISORY COM~TTEE -----
Dr. James Di xon, Cha i rman of the Board of Soc i al S.erv ices,
Mr. Wayne Morris, DSS Director, and Mr. Richard G~r-rish. of the
Department of Social Services appeared before the Board to
discuss their recommendation that the County Commissioners
establish a Domiciliary Home Community Advisory Committee.
It was agreed that the Department of Social Services. would
draw up some guidelines on the composition of the committee and
make recommendations to the County Commissioners at .a later
meeting, after which time the Commissioners would then advertise
for applications for appointments to the committee.
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POSTPONEMENT OF FINAL PLAT REVIEW - NORTH GREEN MEADOWS DRIVE
Mr. Ken Silliman---or-the Planning Department reported that
this item was considered at the Commissioners meeting on February
15, 1982 and consideration of the plat was continued to the
meeting of March 15, 1982. He reported that the petitioners
again desired to have this matter postponed as they had not yet
received approval from the Department of Transpo~tation.
Upon request of the petitioners, Comm. Barfield MOVED,
SECONDED by Comm. Blake that consideration of this plat be
continued to the regular meeting of April 19, 1982.
Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED as follows:
Voting Aye: Gomm. Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and Chm.
Blake.
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
SIGNS FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
DirectorOf Engineering, Ed Hilton, appeared before the
Board to explain the proposals that had been furnished to the
Commissioners on signs to be placed on the Law Enforcement Center.
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Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to use the
aluminum metal finsh on signs for the Law Enforcement Center and
that the signs be done as recommended in the memorandum from Ed
Hilton to Felix Cooper dated March 3, 1982.
Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED as follows:
voting Aye:
Blake.
Comm. Armistead, Barfield, Gottovj and Chm.
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
BREAK
Chm. Blake recessed the meeting for a break from 9:35
o'clock a. m. to 9:44 o'clock a. m.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 15, 1982 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO TAX NOTICES
Tax Administrator-Larry Powell appeared before the Board to
explain his recommendations for redesigning the tax bills in the
form of a mailer.
Comm. Gottovi MOVED to approve the new form of the tax bills
as recommended by the Tax Administrator. Comm. Armistead
SECONDED the MOTION with the provision that an ad be run in the
paper once a year if it was possible showing a breakdown of the
County's income and expenses.
Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED as follows:
Voting Aye:
Blake.
Comm. Armist~ad, Barfield, Gottovi and Chm.
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
LOCATION OF NEW HANOVER/PENDER COUNTY LINE
Directorof Engineering Ed Hilton appeared before the Board
to discuss with the Commissioners a proposed solution to the
location of the New Hanover/Pender County line and requested
$1,750 be transferred from the contingency account to cover one
half the cost of surveying the line and placement of the
monuments.
Comm. Gottovi M9VED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead to accept
the points as recommended by the County Engineer and ask the
New Hanover County Attorney to inform the Pender County Attorn~y
that the Commissioners had done so and that the $1,750 for the
survey be transferred out of contingencies.
Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED as follows:
Voting Aye:
Blake.
Comm. Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and Chm~
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
PROCLAMATION - BEAUTIFUL IS BETTER WEEK
Chm. Blake reported that the Clean Community Commission had
requested the week of April 5-10, 1982 be proclaimed as Beautiful
is Better Week in New Hanover County.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Barfield, SECONDED by Comm.
the following proclamation was ADOPTED as follows:-
Gottovi,
Voting Aye:
Blake.
Comm. Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and Chm.
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
PROCLAMATION
BEAUTIFUL IS BETTER WEEK
WHEREAS, New Hanover County is rich in natural
resources and beauty; and
WHEREAS, we believe that every citizen should
contribute to keeping his environment clean and healthful, should
work together to preserve clean air, fresh water and the natural
beauty of his surroundings; and
WHEREAS, Beautiful Is Better Week has organized a
countywide effort to improve the community environment by
establishing appliance pickups, recycling centers, restoring
beachfronts, landscaping; and
WHEREAS, Beautiful is Beter Week is a public service
responsible for involving individuals in community improvements,
and focusing attention on the efforts of concerned citizens,
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 15, 1982 (CONTINUED)
PROCLAMATION - BEAUTIFUL IS BETTER WEEK (CONTINUED)
NOW THEREFORE, the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners do hereby proclaim the week of April 5-10, 1982 as:
BEAUTIFUL IS BETTER WEEK in New Hanover County and we ask all
citizens from businesses, civic groups, governing agencies and
other organizations to work together to preserve the natural
beauty of our County not only on Beautiful Is Better Week, but
throughout the year.
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OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF DEVELOPMENT
Comm. Gottovi explained her request that the Commissioners
discuss Outer Continental Shelf Lease Activities with the idea
that the County designate the responsible public official to take
the lead role in coordinating the local OCS Impact Management
effort.
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead to
designate County Manager Felix Cooper to take the lead role in
coordinating local OCS Impact Management efforts.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and Chm.
Blake.
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
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RESOLUTION OPPOSING DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN BARRIER ISLANDS AS
INELIGIBLE FOR FLOOD INSURANCE
Mr. Robert Sawyer of the American Shore and Beach
Preservation Association appeared before the Commissioners and
requested their endorsement of opposition to the designation of
certain barrier islands as ineligible for Flood Insurance.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield,
the fGNowing resolution was APPROVED as follows:
Voting Aye:
Blake.
Comm. Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and Chm.
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
RESOLUTION
OPPOSING DESIGNATING CERTAIN BARRIER ISLANDS AS INELIGIBLE FOR
FLOOD INSURANCE
SUBJECT: Proposed designation of barrier islands on
the - East and Gulf Coast of the Uni ted States as inel ig ible for
Federal Flood Inaurance.
WHEREAS, the premiums paid to date by North Carolina
policy holders have exceeded claims filed by over 50% according
to F.E.M.A. records, and
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October,
increase
and
WHEREAS, the regulations and rate changes effective in
1981 for construction in the Coastal Zone will further
contributions to this fund from coastal policy holders,
WHEREAS, development in the North Carolina Coastal Zone
is well controlled by CAMA and a strong Coastal Resource
Commission, and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Commerce
states that tourism is North Carolina's third largest industry
with 30% of this revenue generated in the beach resorts, and
WHEREAS, tourists and vacationers require the
accomodations and services that stable resort communities provide,
and 48% of North Carolina's 320 mile ocean shoreline is in public
ownership,
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 15, 1982 (CONTINUED)
RESOLUTION - OPPOSING DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN BARRIER ISLANDS AS
INELIGIBlE FOR FLOOD INSURMJCE (CONTiNUED)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Board of
Commissioners of New Hanover County, by majority vote taken this
date, oppose the designation of any portion of the Wrightsville
Beach Island as "undevelopable" and request that Map L08 be
deleted from this determination.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
RELEASE OF RETAINAGE UNDER WASTE MANAGEMENT OF N. C.
CONTRACT
Director of Engineering Ed Hilton and County Manager Cooper
explained the request from Waste Management for release of a
portion of their retainage under the original contract.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi to modify
the contract with Waste Management of N. C., Inc. to allow
retainage from the origi~al contract amount be released
($95,571.30) leaving a retainage balance equal to 10% of the
extra work completed to date as recommended by the County
Manager and Director of Engineering, and authorized
execution of the contract amendment by the Chairman.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and Chm.
Blake.
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
SOUTHEASTERN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE IN
RE-ESTABLISHING GROUP HOME FOR MENTALLY RETARDED ADULTS -
County Manager Cooper explained the recent meetings between
him and Southeastern Mental Health Center Area Director, Mel
Martin concerning the Center's request for assistance from
the County in re-establishing a Group Home for Mentally
Retarded Adults, since the Tabb Mansion house had burned.
Comm. Barfield, the Commission representative on the
Southeastern Mental Heal th Area Board, commented.
It was agreed that Comm. Barfield and County Manager Cooper
would discussthis further with Mr. Martin and get a
recommendation from the Southeastern Mental Health Area
Board of Directors for the Commissioners.
UPDATE ON SEPTAGE STUDY REPORT
Chm. Blake reported that he had received a notice indicating
that a preliminary report from the Septage Study Committee
would be available by March 19, and Director of Engineering
Ed Hilton reported that the final report should be ready
around the end of March.
COMPLAINTS ABOUT MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS
Chm. Blake reported that he ha~eceived numerous complaints
concerning mobile homes and mobile home parks and he would
like for the Board to determine whether or not the County's
regulations concerning mobile homes and mobile home parks
were proper and if they were they should be enforced and if
they were not they should be changed.
Superintendent of Inspections Sky
Director Dexter Hayes appeared before
and answer questions concerning
ordinances pertaining to mobile homes
Conklin and Planning
the Board to explain
the curreRt County
and mobile home parks.
It was agre~d that Mr. Conklin and Mr. Hayes would work up
an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to clarify the
interpretations of the Mobile Home and Zoning Ordinances.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 15, 1982 (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
PLACEMENT OF COMMUNITY HOSPITAL COMMEMORATION PLAQUE
AT NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Com~Barfield commented on a request he had received that a
plaque be placed in New Hanover Memorial Hospital
commemorating Community Hospital and funded by the County.
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Comm. Armistead, the Commission representative on the
Hospital Board of Trustees agreed to discuss this matter
with the Hospital Board of Trustees and report back to the
Commissioners.
DISCUSSION ON FORMAT OF COMMISSION MEETINGS
Due to the recent lengthy meetings of
Commissioners, County Manager Cooper had sent
memo outlining recommendations for changing
the Monday night meetings.
the County
the Commissioners a
the format of
The Commissioners discussed County Manager Cooper's
recommendations and agreed by consensus to follow the
recommendation for general format of the Monday night
meetings as outlined in Mr. Cooper's memo to the
Commissioners dated March 4, 1982.
DISCUSSION OF SPECIAL MEETING ON LAND USE PLAN SCHEDULED
FOR MARCH 22 - - - -
The CommiSSloners discussed the Special Meeting to be held
on March 22 concerning the Land Use Plan and th.e high
density performance standards for multi-family developments.
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It was agreed that the meeting would be held at Roland Grise
Junior High School Auditorium and that discussion would be
limited to 20 minutes for those in favor of the Land Use
Plan as amended and 20 minutes for those opposed to the Land
Use Plan as amended and the discussion on the.high density
performance standards would end by 10:30 p. m.
DISCUSSION ON NCAAC DISTRICT MEETING IN JACKSONVILLE, N. C.
ON MARCH 16-;-1982. - - -
The CommISSioners discussed the district meeting of the
North Carolina Association of County Commissioners to be
held in Jacksonville on March 16, 1982. Comm. Armistead and
County Manager Cooper agreed to attend the meeting.
DISCUSSION ON LETTER COMPLAINING ABOUT TAXI SERVICE FROM
THE AIRPORT-
Comm. Gottovi commented on the letter that the Commissioners
had received complaining about the Taxi service from the
Airport.
Comm. Armistead, the Commission representative o.n the
Airport Commission, reported that he had intended to bring
that matter up at the next Airport Commission meeting.
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DISCUSSION ON APPOINTMENTS TO HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chm. Blake reported on the letter received from the Hospital
Board of Trustees explaining their need for a balance of
expertise and experience on that Board and outlining their
recommendations for making appointments to the Board.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi to go on
record as requesting that the Hospital Board, before the
vacancies occur on that Board, furnish the Commissioners
with the category of individual that they would like to see
appointed to that vacancy.
Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED as follows:
voting Aye:
Blake.
Comm. Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and Chm.
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 15, 1982 (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION ON LETTER FROM GASTON COUNTY ABOUT HUMAN SERVICES
Comm. Gottovi commented on the letter received from Gaston
County concerning changes in human services and the need
for enabling legislation to allow the Counties to change
the method in which they deal with human services and allow
for central intake in case management if they so desired.
County Manager Cooper agreed to contact Gaston County in
regard to their suggestions.
DISCUSSION ON UDAG FUNDS FOR MONKEY JUNCTION SHOPPING
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CENTER
Chm. Blake requested direction from the Board on how he
should vote at the next Council of Governments meeting
concerning the review of the City of Wilmington's request
for UDAG funds to provide services to a proposed shopping
c~nter at Monkey Junction.
County Manager Cooper commented.
Comm. Armistead requested that the record show that the City
of Wilmington did not contact the County in any way until
after the grant application had been submitted.
The Commissioners advised Chm. Blake of their personal
opinions in this matter, but no action was taken by the
Board.
DISCUSSION ON PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING COMPLAINTS
Comm. Gottovi requested clarification from the County
Manager on whether or not complaints received by the
Commissioners should be funneled through him or could they
communicate directly with the departments involved.
County Manager Cooper commented on how he felt this should
be handled.
Comm. Gottovi reported on the complaint she had received
over the weekend about a water line puncture at Arrowhead
Park and she had called the Parks and Recreation Director as
she was unable to locate anybody else to take care of this
matter.
BREAK
Chm. Blake recessed the meeting for a break from 12: 35 p.m.
until 12:43 o'clock p. m.
DISCUSSION ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR RESOURCE RECOVERY
PROJECT -
County Manager Cooper reported that George S. Campbell and
Associates, Inc. Consulting Engineers had received eleven
responses to their contractor qualification questionnaire in
regard to the New Hanover County Resource Recovery Project.
They had evaluated the qualification s~atements and
recommended the recfu~st.s for pro1?osals~be - sentto the following
four f.irms:
Via Con Recovery Systems
BFI
Southeastern Waste Control Systems/Consumat
Kenith Energy Systems, Inc.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield to
approve their recommendations and send requests.~6rproposals to
those four firms.
Upon vote the MOTION CARRIEP as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and Chm.
Blake.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 15, 1982 (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR RESOURCE RECOVERY
PROJECT (CONTINUED)
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
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ADOPTION OF PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR THE CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL
INSTITUTE-aUILDING --- --- ---- ----
Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield,
the following Project Ordinance for the Cape Fear Technical
Institute Building was approved as follows:
voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and Chm.
Blake.
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
PROJECT ORDINANCE
FOR THE
CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE BUILDING
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover
County:
WHEREAS:
1. New Hanover County (County) is engaged in a capital
project which involves the construction or acquisition of a
capital asset.
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2. County desi res to author i ze and budget for said capi tal
project in a project ordinance adopted pursuant to North
Carolina General Statute 159~13.2, such ordinance to
authorize all appropriations necessary for the completion of
said project.
NOW, THEREFORE, WITNESSETH THAT:
1. This project ordinance is adopted pursuant to North
Carolina General Statute 159-13.2.
2. The capital project undertaken pursuant to this
ordinance is the purchase and renovation of a building in
New Hanover County to be used by Cape Fear Technical
Institute and the project is herewith authorized.
3. The revenue that will finance said project is:
Transfer from General Fund $300,000
4. The following appropriations necessary for the project
are herewith made from the revenue listed above:
Architectural and Engineering 15,000
Buildings and Land 200,000
. Renovations 85,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$300,000
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5. This project ordinance shall be entered in the minutes
of the Board of Commissioners. Within five days hereof,
copies of this ordinance shall be filed with the finance and
budget offices in New Hanover County, and with the Clerk to
the Board of Commissioners.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ARROWHEAD
PARK
County Manager Cooper and Director of Parks and Recreation
Mike Waters appeared before the Board to explain and answer
questions on their recommendation for additional improvement
and ballfield construction at Arrowhead Park.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi to approve
the ballfield construction at Arrowhead Park along with the
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'MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 15, 1982 (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
BUDGET AMENDMENT - ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ARROWHEAD PARK
(CONTINUED)
following budget amendment to appropriate the funds:
Debit - Acct. #11 3411 411
Acct. #38 3981 920
Franchise Fees -Cable
Transfer from General
Capital Project
$ 9,000.
$ 9,000.
Credit - Acct. #11 6120 901 Transfer to Arrowhead
Capi tal proj ect
Acct. #38 6125 630 Construction
$ ~9 ,000.
$ 9,000.
Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and Chm. Blake
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - LIBRARY
Upon MOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Chm. Blake, the
following amendment was approved in the Library budget to
appropriate additional funds for utilities:
Debit - Acct. #11 9800 911
Credit - Acct. #11 6110 340
Contingencies
Utilities
$20,000.
$20,000.
DISCUSSION ON HOSPITAL ASSISTANCE WITH EMS BILL COLLECTIONS
CO,unty Manager Cooper reported to the Commissioners on his
discussions with the hospital administration concerning
their assistance in helping the County collect Emergency
Medical Services bills.
DISCUSSIONS WITH CITY OF WILMINGTON ON COMBINED DATA
PROCESSING SYSTEM
County Manager C60per renorted to th~. CommissioP&'J::'s tha~ h.e had a
discussion with the City of Wilmington Manager concerning
possibillity of a combined City and County Data Processing
Center.
DISCUSSION ON INTEREST RATES FOR SEWER COLLECTOR SYSTEM
County Manager Cooper reportecr-that he and Henry von Oesen
had recently had a discussion with the Farmers Home
Administration concerning the current status of interest
rates and availability of funds for the sewer collector
system and it was not too encouraging. He stated that they
would continue to watch the interest rate situation, and the
grant situation and would advise the Commissioners when they
felt was a good time to put it on the ballot.
UPDATE ON NORTHEAST INTERCEPTOR
County Manager Cooper and Director of Engineering ,-Ed Hilton, updated
the Commissioners on the status of construction on the
Northeast Interceptor.
AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE ENCROACHMENT AGREE-
MENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF TRAN-SPORTATION AND APPLICATION FOR
ADDfT~TO FLEMINGTO~WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
Director of Engineering Ed Hilton appeared before the Board to
request authorization for the Chairman to sign a blanket
encroachment agreement with the Department of Transportation
to allow the County to make water and sewer taps; the
standard application to ,the Department of Human Resources
for approval of plans and specifications for water supply
system; and an encroachment agreement with the Department
of Transportation to run the water line along highway 421
from the existing line to the connection with the SAS tank.
He reported that these were all standard documents that had
to be submitted on this type of project.
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead to authorize
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 15, 1982 (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
AUTHORIZABTION FOR CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE ENCROACHMENT AGREE-
MENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND APPLICATION FOR
ADDYT~TO FLEMINGTO~WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM (CONTINUED)
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the Chairman to sign those documents and to give the County
Manager authority to proceed with this type of encroachment
agreement with the Department of Transportation and the
applications that accompany' plans ~in' .the' .f.uture..:' Upon.. vote, ..,
the MOTION CARRIED as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and Chm.
Blake.
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi that the
meeting be recessed to Executive Session to discuss a legal
matter. Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and Chm.
Blake.
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
Chm. Blake recessed the meeting to Executive Session,at 1:10
o'clock p. m. Chm. Blake reconvened the me~ting to Public Session
at- 1:11 o'clock p. ffi.
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ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield that the
meeting be adjourned. Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED as follows:
Voting Aye:
Blake.
Comm. Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and Chm.
Absent: Comm. O'Shields.
Chm. Blake adjourned the meeting at 1:11 o'clock p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
1J-;?~
Al~Rusmisell' Clerk
MINUTES OF' SPECIAL MEETING, MARCH 22, 1982
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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met
Session on Monday, March 22, 1982, at 7:00 o'clock p.
School Auditorium of Roland Grise Junior High School,
Avenue, Wilmington, North Carolina.
in Special
m. in the
4412 Lake
/Vlembers present were:. c;,ommissi0n~[js How.arjd L." Ar~~is~t~ae,-
Jr.; Jonathan Barfield; Karen E. Gottovi; Claud O'Shields, Jr.;
C h m . Do n aId P. B 1 a k e; Co un t y /VI a nag erG. Fe 1 i x Coo per; Co un t y
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 this
was a special called meeting which concerned matters that were
continued from the February 8, 1982 and March 1, 1982 Regular
Meetings.
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