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Home My WebLink About1982-04-19 Regular Meeting 48 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. ~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 19, 1982 (CONTINUED) 49 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. I 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. I #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 I 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 50 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 19, 1982 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) BUDGET AMENDMENT - CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (CONTINUED) - ---- ---- 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. , 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. " 51 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: I 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 I 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. 52 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. " 53 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: I 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. I 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. I 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 54 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. "- '1 55 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 19, 1982 (CONTINUED) I. 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. I 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. I 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. R;1l~~c.t:~~/!~ A~. Rusmisell, Clerk I