1982-04-19 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 19, 1982
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, April 19, 1982 at 9:00,ovclock a~ m. iD the
Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Comm i ss ione rs Howard L. Arm i ste<';ld,
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 called the meeting to order.
Commissioner O'Shields gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 5, 1982 AND SPECIAL
MEETING, APRIL 13, 1982 -- ---- ---
Upon MOTTON'~ Commissioner Gottovi, SECONDED by
Commissioner Armistead the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
AprilS, 1982 were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED as presented.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Barfield, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead,
the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 13, 1982 were UNA~I-
MOUSLY APPROVED as presented.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Upon"/VIOTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead
the following Consent Agenda items were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED:
APPROVAL OF THE REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH MARCH
31, 1982
A copy of the Report of Collector of Revenue through March
31, 1982 as approved is conta i ned in Exhi bi t Book IX, page
9.
APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
A copy of1the-list of tax abatements and refunds as approved
is contained in Exhibit Book IX, page 9.
RENEWAL OF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AGREEMENTS
Approval-Was given to notify the Volunteer Fire Departments
that the County ~ished to renew the agreement with them for
fire protection services.
ADDITION OF ROADS IN SEITTER ACRES TO STATE SYSTEM
The SR-2 Resolution requesting theaddition of Danie and
Olive Streets in Seitter Acres Subdivision to the State
Secondary Road System was approved.
A c~py of the Resolution is on file in the Clerkis Office.
CHANGE ORDER TO POQUOSON CONTRACT FOR WATER SYSTEM AND
APPROVAL OF BUDG:ET AMENDMENT ---
A Change Order was approved in the amount of $42,210 to the
existing contract with Poquoson Construction Company to
connect the County water system to the SAS water tank. The
following budget amendment was also approved to adjust the
cost of the project:
Debit - Acct. #41 3390 890 SAS - Advance $40,000.
Ac ct. #41 3310 890 Interest 3,000.
Ac ct. #41 ,398) 922 Transfer from W/S 5,000.
Ac ct. #47 -4707 421 Departmental Supplies 2,500.
Acct. #47 4707 352 Equipment Rent 2,500.
Credit - Acc t . #:41 4701 670 Connection to SAS $37,066.
Acct. #41 4701 323 Engineering 1,000.
Acc t . #41 4701 660 Construction Costs 7,384.
Acct. #41 9800 911 Contingencies 2,550.
Ac ct. #47 9711 941 Transfer to Flemington 5,000.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 19, 1982 (CONTINUED)
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT - AIRPORT
The following amendment was approved in the Airport Budget
to cover shortages in some of the operating funds and to
appropriate funds for the following list of projects to be
accomplished during this fiscal year.
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CFR Unit
Terminal Building Floor
Sewer Lift Station Equipment
Terminal Bldg. Sandblasting & painting
Terminal Building Signage
$6,400
9,400
4,000
6,000
5,000
Debit - Acct.
Acc t .
Ac ct.
Ac ct.
Acct.
Acct.
Acct.
Acc t .
Credit - Acct.
Ac ct.
Acct.
Acct.
Acct.
Ac ct.
Ac ct.
Acc t.
Acct.
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#60
#60
#60
#60
#60
#60
#:60
#60
#60
#60
#60
#60
#60
#60
#60
#60
#60
4530
4530
4530
4530
4530
4530
4530
4530
4530
4530
4530
4530
4530
4530
4530
4530
9761
100
210
221
230
340
394
540
440
381
391
392
422
620
640
421
520
900
Debit - Acct. #67 3987 921
Acct. #67 4550 620
Credit - Acct. #67 4550 421
Salaries & Wages
FICA
Retirement
Group Insu.rance
Utilities
M & R Other Improvements
Insurance
Uniforms
Telephone & postage
M & R Bldgs. & Grounds
M & R Equipment
Auto Supplies
Capital Outlay Bldgs.
Capital Outlay Equip.
Departmental Supplies
Travel
Transfer to Capital
Projects
Transfer from Airport
General Contract
Signage
$7,500
500
3,000
2,000
8,500
6,500
6,900
400
$1,000
5,550
3,500
4,500
9,400
6,400
500
1,000
3,450
$3,450
1,550
$5,000
C P & L EASEMENT FOR SECOND WELL - COUNTY WATER SYSTEM ON
HIGHWAY- 421 ' -.' -
Authorization was given for the Chairman to execute an
easement to Carolina Power and Light Company giving them a
right-of-way to run power lines across County land along the
entrance road to the second well for the County water system
on Hwy. 421.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT (T.B. CONTROL)
The following amendment was approved in the Health
Department, T. B. Control Program to appropriate additional
funds granted by the Tuberculosis Control Branch of the
Department of Human Resources:
Debit - Acct. #11 3515 371
Credit - Acct. #11 5152 421
Revenue
Dept. Supplies &
Materials
$6,000
,$6,000
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
The following amendment in the Cape Fear Technical Insti tute
budget was approved to appropriate additional funds for
utilities, sites and improvements and motor vehicle
purchase:
Debit - Acct. #223 6111 Contractual Services $10,000
Ac ct. #223 6113 Supplies & Materials 500
Ac ct. #223 6125 Fuel - Heating 2,600
Ac ct. #223 6127 Motor Vehicle Operations 300
Ac ct. #223 6130 Insurance 600
Acct. #223 6211 Contractual Services 500
Ac ct. #223 6223 Repairs - Facilites 1,000
Ac ct. #223 7118 Travel Other 400
Ac ct. #223 7149 Other Expense 300
Unappropriated Fund Bal. 7,700
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 19, 1982 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
BUDGET AMENDMENT - CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (CONTINUED)
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Credit - Ac ct. #223 6126 Water & Electricity $20,000
Acct. #:223 7121 Telephone 3,000
Ac ct. #: 223 9150 Sites & Improvements 400
Ac ct. #:223 9260 Motor Vehicle 500
BUDGET AMENDMENT - WATER AND SEWER OPERATING FUND
The following amendment was:approved in the Water and Sewer
Operating Fund to set up grant proceeds on the SAS
connection which will be reimbursed to SAS for their contri-
bution:
De bit - Ac c to # 4 7 34 70 368
Credit - Acct. #47 4707 594
State Grant - Clean Water
Installment payments
$10,200
$10,200
BUDGET AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER
The following budget amendmentS-Were approved by the County
Manager and are being reported to the Commissioners for
entry into the record:
Property Management Department - for termite extermination
at the Health Department
Debit - Acct. #11 9800 911
Credit -Acct. #11 4196 370
Contingencies
Contracted Services
$2,434
$2,434
Governing Body - advertising through June 30, 1982
Debit - Acct. #11 9800 911
Credit - Acct. #11 4110 360
Contingencies
Advertising
$1,000
$1,000
COMMENTS ON LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER AND
CONSTRUCTIOO
Mr. C. G. Berry appeared before
Enforce,ment Center and the
Construction.
JUDICIAL
BUILDING
the Board to comment on the Law
proposed Judicial Building
PUBLIC HEARING - SECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND BOND FUNDS
Notice had-been given that the Division--oI Highways of the
North Carolina Department of Transportation would hold a public
hearing with the New Hanover County Commissioners and other
interested County residents in regard to expenditures of
Secondary Road construction and Bond funds for improvement of
secondary roads in New Hanover County on April 19, 1982 at 9:00
oVclock .a. m. in the Assembly Room of the County Administration
Building.
Mr.- Ted Funderburk, Division Engineer in the Department of
Transportation, appeared before the Board to present DOTus recom-
mendation that the CountyVs allocation of $45,834 be used to base
and pave SR 1513, Police Road.
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Chm. Blake asked if there was anyone present who wished to
comment on this recommendation and no one appeared.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, to
instruct the State to go ahead and pave State Road 1513. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION ON NORTH CAROLINA RAIL PLAN
County--Manager Cooper explained that the summary of the
meeting that had been held in Jacksonville, N. C. to discuss the
North Carolina Rail Plan had been furnished to the Commissioners
and unless any of the Commissioners had any questions on the plan
and the proposed discontinuance of the rail line between
Wilmington and New Bern, he did not feel any need to discuss it
further.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 19, 1982 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION ON NORTH CAROLINA RAIL PLAN (CONTINUED)
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead to
authorize the Chairman to write a letter stating New Hanover
County's request that this railroad line be continued and main-
tained in proper condition. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED as
follows:
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Voting Aye: Comm. Armistead, Barfield, Gottovi and
O'Shields.
Voting Noe: Chm. Blake.
ENDORSEMENT OF APPLICATION FOR ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM
Dr. David L. Hoeppner;-Chairman, Medical Intensive Care
Program Planning Committee, appeared before the Board to request
the Commissioners' endorsement of application for an advanced
life support system in New Hanover County and explained the
proposed system and the timetable that rteeded to be followed in
order to get this program established.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to
approve ,and support the EMT Intermediate Program and to approve
the concept of the EMT Paramedical Program. Upon vote the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED JUDICIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Mr. Clarence Sharp appeared before the Board to voice his
objections to the proposed judicial building construction.
BREAK
Chm.
o'clock a.
Blake recessed the meeting
m. to 9:55 o'clock a. m.
for a break from 9:40
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AWARD OF BIDS - JUDICIAL BUILDING
M7:" "1i'erb-McKim of Ballard, McKim and Sawyer Architects
appeared before the Board to explain the bids that had been
negotiated with the low bidders for construction 'of the judicial
building.
A copy of the bid tabulation and Mr. McKim's recommendation.
is contained in Exhibit Book IX, page 9.
Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, that the
bids be awarded as outlined by the Architect:
General Contract - T. A. Loving
Plumbing Contract - Triangle
Electrical Contract - Graves Electric
Mechanical Contract - T.R. Driscoll
Elevator Contract - Dover
$3,163,800
246,033
590,561
490,739
349,750
and amend the Capital Project budget as follows:
De bit - Acct. #48 4708 620 Construction $3,093,900
Acct. #48 9800 911 Contingencies 86,000
Acct. #48 3981 920 Transfer from General 1,357,885
Ac ct. #48 3310 890 Interest on Investments 243,162
I Ac ct. #48 3390 890 Miscellaneous 67,936
Acc t. #11 3990 990 Appropriated Fund Balance 285,732
Credit - Acct. #48 4708 621 General Contractor $3,163,800
Acct. #48 4708 622 H.V.A.C. 498,739
Acct. #48 4708 623 Electrical 590,561
Ac ct. #48 4708 624 Plumbing 246,033
Acc t . #48 4708 625 Elevator 3'49,750
Ac ct. #11 9740 625 Transfer to Capital Projects 285,732
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.'
Chm. Blake asked for the record to show that this entire
Board approved this project.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 19, 1982 (CONTINUED)
ADOPTION OF MUSEUM MASTER PLAN
Dr. Tom Loftfield of the Museum Board
Mus e u m M.a s t e r P 1 a n and i n t rod u c e d Dr. E .
Consultant, who reviewed the plan which he had
commented on the
Verner johnson,
prepared.
Mr. John Jefferies, Chairman of the Museum Board, commented.
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Chm. Blake, to adopt the
Master Plan as presented and support the effort required to
undertake the implementation of the plan; to encourage the Museum
Board to continue the process and to obtain as much outside
funding as possible to insure that the building is built, knowing
the limitations that the County faces at this time.
County Manager Cooper requested that authorization be given
to go ahead with demolishing the Mundis house.
Comm. Gottovi amended her MOTION to include authori zation
for demolishing the Mundis house. Chairman Blake SECONDED the
amendment.
Mr. John Jefferies commented further.
Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE
County Manager Cooper introduced Mr. Luther Hodges from the
State Treasurer's Office who presented to Andy Atkinson, County
Finance Officer, and New Hanover County a certificate of
conformance which is awarded by the Municipal Finance Officers
Association for Excellence in Accounting Practices.
Mr. Atkinson and Mr. Cooper commented on the significance of
the Countyis receiving this award.
BREAK
Chm. Blake recessed the meeting for a break from 10:58
oiclock a. m. until 11:10 o'clock a. m.
CAROLINA BEACH INLET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mayor Neil Pharr of Carolina Beach, Carolina Beach Town
Manager Rick McLean and County Director of Engineering Ed Hilton
appeared before the Board to discuss with the Commissioners the
Carolina Beach Inlet Improvement Project.
County Manager Cooper commented.
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield to
reaffirm the CountyVs intent to be the local sponsor for this
project, that it is the Countyis intent to include additional
funds in the budget this year to help support it and to try to
secure funds from the State and private citizens for the project.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CLOSE UNNAMED ROAD IN
WRIGHTSBORO ACRES
Upon MOTION by Comm. O'Shields, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield,
the following resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of
New Hanover County, North Carolina, of intent to close an unnamed
road in Wrightsboro Acres of New Hanover County, North Carolina
was UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED:
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CLOSE UNNAMED ROAD IN WRIGHTSBORO ACRES,
OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
WHEREAS, the Chairman and members of the Board of County
Commissioners of New Hanover County are of the opinion that all
of unnamed road in Wrightsboro Acres of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, should be closed, and the closing of same is in the
public interest.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 19, 1982 (CONTINUED)
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CLOSE UNNAMED ROAD IN WRIGHTSBORO ACRES
(CONTINUED)
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, in regular
meeting assembled on this the 19th day of April, 1982 as follows:
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1. The Board of County Commissioners intends to close all
of unnamed road in Wrightsboro Acres in New Hanover County as
follows:
a. That all of unnamed road running from Laurel Drive
for a distance of 252 feet to termination.
and the County Clerk is hereby directed to cause this resolution
to be published once a week for four successive weeks pursuant to
the Road Closing Ordinance of New Hanover County.
2. That the Commissioners will hear all ,persons interested
in opposing this closing at a hearing to be held on the 17th day
of May, 1982 at 9:00 a. m. in the Assembly Room of the County
Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North
Carolina, and the County Clerk is hereby directed to send by
registered mail or certified mail a copy of this resolution to
all owners of property adjoining the portions of the above
unnamed road as reflected by the tax records of New Hanover
County who did not join in the request for 'such closing, and to
po s tin a t 1 e a s t two P 1 ace s a 1 0 n g s aid po r ,t ion . 0 f 'u n n a m e d
proposed to be closed a notice of said hearing. ' ,
The foregoing resolution of the Board of Commissioners of
New Hanover County adopted at a meeting aforesaid.
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FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - NORTH GREEN MEADOWS DRIVE (DUTCH SQUARE)
Consideration of this final plat was continued from the
meetings of February 15, 1982 and March 15, 1982.
Mr. Ken Silliman of the Planning Staff reported that the
Planning Board had considered this plat at its meeting in
February and recommended approval.
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to approve
the final plat of North Green Meadows Drive (Dutch Square). Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - SAND DOLLAR SHORES
Mr:-Ken Silliman-01'the Planning Staff reported that the
Planning Board had considered this plat at its meeting in April
and recommended approval.
Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, that the
final plat of Sand Dollar Shores be approved. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - EAGLE POINT
Mr:-Ken Silliman of the Plannfng 'Staff reported that the
Planning Board had considered this plat at its meeting in April
and recommended approval subject to the deletion of a section in
the homeowners assoc i at ion covenants tha twas in conf 1 i ct with
the County's Ordinance.
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Chm. Blake, to approve the
final plat of Eagle Point and to approve the Homeowners Associa-
tion Covenants subject to the deletion of Article II, Section
1.A. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chm. Blake requested that the record indicate that all three
of these projects were given UNANIMOUS APPROVAL and that there
were no 3-2 votes.
DISCUSSION ON EMS ADVISORY COUNCIL
AssistantICounty Manager Gary Cannon appeared before the
Board and explained the request that the Commissioners appoint a
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 19, 1982 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION ON EMS ADVISORY COUNCIL (CONTINUED)
Committee to prepare by-laws for the continuation of the EMS
Advisory Council.
Comm. .0'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead to ask
the current EMS Advisory Council to appoint a committee from
within their group to draw up by-laws for the EMS 'Advisory
Council.
Comm. Gottovi requested that Mrs. Nellie Allen be appointed
to the EMS Advisory Council since she had recently been appointed
by the Governor to serve on the State EMS Advisory Council.
Comm. O'Shields and Armistead amended their
include the appointment of Nellie Allen. Upon vote,
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
motion to
the MOTION
AUTHORIZATION TO WRITE-OFF UNCOLLECTIBLE EMS ACCOUNTS
County Manager Cooper and County Attorney Pope commented on
the collection efforts on EMS accounts that were 90 days or more
past due. Mr. Cooper requested authorization to write-off
uncollettible accounts after all collection efforts were
exhausted.
Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead to adopt
the County ManagerVs recommendation for the collection procedure
and authorize write-off of the uncollectible accounts after
efforts were exhausted and that the Commissioners be furnished
periodic copies of the write-offs. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
DISCUSSION ON MAY 3RD MEETING WITH LEGISLATORS
Comm. OVShieldS-Comrnented on the NCACC Staff representatives
which would be present for the May 3rd meeting to discuss
State le~el budget cuts that would affect the counties.
It was agreed to have dinner with the staff representatives
at 5:30 p. m. prior to the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
DISCUSSION ON HOME FOR MENTALLY RETARDED ADULTS
Comm. Barfiercr;- the Commission representative on the
Southeastern Mental Health Area Board, commented on the
status of that Board's efforts to obtain a home for mentally
retarded adults.
REQUEST FOR HOSPITAL LONG RANGE PLANNING STUDY
Comm. Gottovi commented on the hospital's long range planning
r e po 'r tan d . r e que s t e d t hat the Co un t y Com m i s s ion e r s be
furnished a copy of that report.
Comm. OVShields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield to request
the Hospi tal Board of Trustees to furnish the Commissioners
with a copy of the long range planning report. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION
Chm. Blake commented on the letter he had received requesting
that the Commission appoint a representative to the Clean
Community Commission.
By concensus of the Board, Gary Cannon, Assistant County
Manager, was appointed as the Commission's representative on
the Clean Community Commission.
DISCUSSION ON CAPE FEAR VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER DINNER
The CommisslOners-discussed their invitation to the Cape Fear
Voluntary Action Center dinner meeting and requested that
County JVlanager Cooper designate someone to go to represent
the County since none of the Commissioners would be able to
attend.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 19, 1982 (CONTINUED)
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS
(CONTINUED)
CHANGE ORDER - ARROWHEAD PARK
County Manager Cooper explained the Change Order that was
being requested for the Arrowhead Park Project and reported
that thi~ Change Order would reduce the contract amount by
several thousand dollars.
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Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. O'Shields, 'to
approve Change Order No.1 to the contract with Central
Builders., Inc. for the Arrowhead Park Project. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Change Order is on file in the County Manager's
Office.
COMMENTS ON HOSPITAL BOARD MINUTES, MAY 3RD MEETING AND CITY
INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT - --- --- ----
Mr. M. H. Vaughan appeared before the Board to suggest that
the Commissioners request minutes of the Hospital Board's
Executive Committee meetings in that they could probably
obtain a lot of information from those minutes. He also
requested some clarification on the dinner meeting with the
NCACC staff representatives which was scheduled for May 3.
The Commissioners agreed to request that the Hospi t~l Board
of Trustees furnish them copies of their Executive Committee
meeting minutes in the same letter of request for copy of the
long range planning study.
Mr. Vaughan also commented on a request that the County take
over the City Inspections Department operation.
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DISCUSSION OF ABC FUND DISTRIBUTION
Chm. Blakereported that he had discussed with Mr. William
Rehder, Chairman of the ABC Board, the possibility of the
Coul').ty's receiving a higher percentage of the ABC fund
distribution and they also discussed the possibililty of a
meeting between the ABC Board and the County Commissioners.
It was agreed to ask County Attorney Pope to look into the
County's responsibilities to the ABC Board now that the
statutes have been changed so that ,the Commissioners make the
appointments to the ABC Board instead of their being
appointed by the Composite Board.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. O'Shields,' that the
meeting be adjourned. Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Chm. Blake adjourned the meeting at 12:30 o'clock p. m.
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A~. Rusmisell, Clerk
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