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1982-05-17 Regular Meeting 65 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, ~ 3, 1982 (CONTINUED) REAPPOINTMENT OF HIRAM TUCKER TO CAROLINA BEAC.H PLANNING COMMISSION Comm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armisteadl to reappoint Mr. Hiram Tucker to the Car.olina Beach Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I DISCUSSION ON PLEASURE ISLAND FESTIVAL The COiTImissioners discussed attending the Pleasure Festival on Saturday, May 15, 1982. . Island DISCUSSION ON GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NORTHEAST INTERCEPTOR Comm. O'Shields suggested that some sort of groundbreaking ceremony be arranged for the Northeast Interceptor construction. DISCUSSION ON MEETING WITH HOSPITAL BOARD There was discuss~concerning recessing this meeting until the next evening to meet with the Hospital Board, but it was agreed to attend the meeting as guests of the Hospital Board. ADJOURNMENT Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chm. Blake adjourned the meeting at 12:17 o'clock a. m. Respectfully submitted, ~)f-J{~ Alyce B. Rusmisell, Clerk I MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 17, 1982 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, May 17, 1982, at 8:45 o'clock a. m. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members 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. Rev. Henry A. Martin of St. Stephens AME Church offered the invocation. I APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, MAY 3, 1982 Upon~OTION by Comm. Gottovi, SECONDEn-by Comm. Armistead, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 3, 1982, were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED as presented. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Com~ O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to approve the Consent Agenda with the deletion of Items #3, "Water System Well - Laney and Trask Schools" and Item #5, "Reclassification of Administrative Assistant II - Social Services." Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY and' the following Consent Agenda Items were approved: APPROVAL OF REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH APRIL 30, 1982 A copy of the Report of the Collector of Revenue through April 30, 1982, as approved is contained in Exhibit Book IX, Page 11. / - 66 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGII MAY 17, 1982 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS A copy of~he-1ist of Tax Abatements and Refunds as approved is contained in Exhibit Book IX, Page 11. GROUND TRANSPORTATION SERVICE AGREEMENT - AIRPORT The Agreement with Taxicabs, Inc. -to provide ground transportation service at the Airport was approved as recommended by the Airport Commission and Airport Manager. r A copy of the Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office. CONTRACT WITH CAROLINA BEACH FOR LIf~GUARDS AT FORT FISHER An Agreement with the Town-of Carolina Beach to provide lifeguards at Fort Fisher was approved. A copy of the Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office. AGREEMENT - MUSEUM AND FOUNDATION The Chairman was authorized to execute an Agreement with the Museum Foundation, Inc. for the use of photographs belonging to the Museum to compile a catalog of scenes of Old Wilmington to sell. A copy of the Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office. BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROVED BY COUNTY MANAGER The following amendment in-the Legal budget was approved by the County Manager and was reported to the Commissioners for entry into the record: Debit - Acct. #11 9800 911, Contingencies Credit - Acct. #11 4150 390, Communications Expense $ 900. $ 900. BUDGET AMENDMENT - FINANCE DEPARTMENT The following amendment in the Finance Department budget was approved to increase the sales tax expenditure accounts for the remainder of the year: Debit - Acct. #11 3420 182, Sales Tax Credit - Acct. #11 4200 555, Sales Tax - 3% Acct. #11 4200 556, Sales Tax - 1% $4,000. $3,000. 1,000. SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY PETITION FOR TAX RELIEF Tax Administrator Larry Powell appeared before the Board to explain his recommendation for acceptance of a level of assessment at 75% for Southern Bell Telephone Company. Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to accept the Tax Administrator's recomendation that the level of assessment for 1982 for Southern Bell be 75%. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PRESENTATION OF RETIREMENT PLAQUES On behalf of the Board of Comissioners, Chairman Blake presented retirement plaques to Mrs. Josephine D. Millis for 8 years 11 months of service in the Department of Social Services and to Mr. James E. Hearn, Jr. for 10 years 7 months service in the Inspections Department. PUBLIC HEARING .::. 1982/83 BUDGET (INCLUDING REVENUE SHARING BUDGET) Notice had been given that a public hearing budget for 1982/83 would be held on May 17, 1982, a. m. for all interested citizens of New Hanover on the proposed at 9:00 o'clock County. Chm. Blake opened the Public Hearing at 9:05 o'clock a. m. and asked if there were any comments from the General Public on " 67 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 17, 1982 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED) 1982/82 BUDGET (INCLUDING REVENUE SHARING BUDGET) the proposed budget for 1982/83. There being no one present who wished to comment on the proposed budget, Chm. Blake closed the Public Hearing at 9:07 o'clock a.m. I PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CLOSING AN UNNAMED STREET IN WRIGHTSBORO ACRES At the meeting on April 19, the Commissioners adopted a Resolution of Intent to close an unnamed road in Wrightsboro Acres running from Laurel Drive for a distance of 252 feet to its termination and setting a Public Hearing on May 17, 1982, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. The Resolution had been published once a week for 4 successive weeks pursuant to the Road Closing Ordinance of New Hanover County. Planning Director Hayes gave the background on this request and reported that there were no objections to the closing from the reviewing agencies. Chm. Blake asked if there was anyone present to speak in opposition to closing this road, and Mr. Charles Swart, Vice- President of the Cape Fear Optimist Club, appeared before the Board to speak in opposition. Mr. L. J. Benton appeared before the Board to request approval of closing the road. Chm. Blake asked if there was anyone else present to apeak ln opposition, and Mr. Julius Moore spoke in opposition. The following persons offered further coments: I Planning Director Hayes County Attorney Pope Mr. Don Britt Comm. Gottovi MOVED to postpone a decision on this and ask the parties concerned to work out a compromise with the Planning Director and County Attorney that would be agreeable to all of them that would be legal and would satisfy the needs of the Optimist Club and the concerns of the neighborhood. The MOTION DIED for lack of a second. Comm. Armistead MOVED that the street be closed with a'small pedestrian/bicycle access to be kept open down the middle of the strip that would be 8 feet wide. Comm. O'Shields requested the motion be amended to leave a 12 foot wide strip instead of 8 feet and SECONDED Comm. Armistead's motion. Comm. Armistead accepted Comm. O'Shield's amendment. Ms. Shirley Norris commented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: I Voting Aye: Blake. Comm. Armistead, Barfield, O'Shields and Chm. Voting Noe: Comm. Gottovi. RESOLUTIONS OF INTENT TO CLOSE PORTIONS OF YORKSHIRE LANE AND OCEAN BLVD. Planning Director Hayes reported that these were two separate peti tions and that Yorkshire' Lane was located in Lansdowne Subdivision and Ocean Blvd. was located at Wilmington Beach. County Attorney Pope commented on the necessity for holding a public hearing on the requests to close streets. 68 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 17, 1982 (CONTINUED) RESOLUTIONS OF INTENT TO CLOSE STREETS (CONTINUED) Mr. William Hathaway commented. Upon MOTION by Comm. O'Shields, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, the following two Resolutions of Intent were UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CLOSE A PORTION OF YORKSHIRE LANE IN LANSDOWNE ESTATES WHEREAS, the Chairman and members of the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County are of the opinion that a portion of Yorkshire Lane in Lansdowne Estates of New Hanover County, North Carolina, should be closed, and the closing of the same is in the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, in regular meeting assembled on this the 17th day of May, 1982, as follows: 1. The Board of County Commissioners intends to close a portion of Yorkshire Lane in Lansdowne Estates in New Hanover County as follows: a. That portion of Yorkshire Lane running from Lansdowne Road for a distance of 204 feet to its termination, at the Southern end of Yorkshire Lane, 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 21st day of June, 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 road as reflected by the tax records of New Hanover County who did not join in the request for such closing, and to post in at least two places along said portion of road proposed to be closed a notice of said hearing. RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CLOSE A PORTION OF OCEAN BOULEVARD IN WILMINGTON BEACH WHEREAS, the Chairman and members of the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County are of the opinion that a portion of Ocean Boulevard in Wilmington Beach, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, should be closed, and the closing of same is in the public interest. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, in regular meeting assembled on this the 17th day of May, 1982 as follows: 1. The Board of County Commissioners intends to close a portion of Ocean Boulevard in Wilmington Beach in New Hanover County as follows: a. That a portion of Ocean Boulevard running Eastwardly from U.S. Highway 421 for a distance of 200 feet to its 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 21st day of June, 1982, at 9:00 o'clock 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 " 69 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 17, 1982 (CONTINUED) RESOLUTIONS OF INTENT TO CLOSE STREETS (CONTINUED) all owners of property adjoining the portions of the above Ocean Boulevard as reflected by the tax records of New Hanover County who did not join in the request for such closing, and to post in at least two places along said portion of Ocean Boulevard proposed to be closed a notice of said hearing. FURTHER DISCUSSION ON CLOSING UNNAMED STREET IN WRIGHTSBORO ACRES I Comm. O'Shields requested clarification on who would be responsible for getting the work done on the access that would be left open on the unnamed street in Wrightsboro Acres. The parties concerned indicated a willingness to work together on this matter. BREAK - GROUNDBREAKING FOR JUDICIAL BUILDING Chm. Blake recessed the meeting for a break from o'clock a. m. until 10:30 o'clock a. m. to attend groundbreaking ceremony for the Judicial Building. 9:45 the DISCUSSION ON COAST GUARD RESPONSIBILITIES WITH REGARD TO POLLUTION CONTROL Capt. Edward Grace of the U. S. Coast Guard, appeared before the Board to discuss the Coast Guard's responsibilities with regard to pollution response on the Outer Continental Shelf. I REPORT ON GROUNDWATER SUPPLIES IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY Planning Director Dexter Hayes gave the background on the grant received for the groundwater study and introduced Mr. Harry LeGrand, Consulting Hydrogeologist, who reported to the Commissioners on the groundwater supplies in New Hanover County and answered questions on his study. Mr. Rick Shiver of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development commented. REPORT ON THE IMPACT OF SEPTIC TANKS ON SHELLFISH WATERS Mr.JBob Jamieson,~r. Chuck Wakil~ Mr. Rick Shiver and Mr. George Everett, of the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, presented to the Board a report on the impact of septic tanks on shellfish waters in New Hanover County and answered questions on the study. Mayor Gene Floyd of Wrightsville Beach commented. BREAK FOR BUDGET HEARINGS AND LUNCH Chm. Blake announced that the meeting would be recessed to hold some budget hearings and take a lunch break and that the regular meeting would resume at approximately 1:15 p.m. Chm. Blake recessed the meeting for budget hearings and a lunch break from 11:58 o'clock a. m. until 1:20 o'clock p. m. I YOUTH EMPLOYMENT FUNDING REQUEST - WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH Mayor Gene Floyd of Wrightsville Beach, and Mr. John Poole, Wrightsville Beach Director of Parks and Recreation, appeared before the Board to request funding in the amount of $5,000 that they would match with $5,000 to hire some students for summer work. Mr. John Poole commented. County Manager Cooper commented. Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Chm. Blake, that the County contribute $5,000 to this program with the stipulation that these young people be New Hanover County residents and full time students and that the funds be transferred from the Contingencies Account. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 70 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 17, 1982 (CONTINUED) BREAK FOR BUDGET HEARINGS The meeting was recessed for budget hearings from 1:30 o'clock p.m. until 2:10 o'clock p. m. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALLOCATION OF CBA FUNDS Mr. W. T. Childs, Chairman-of the CBA Task Force, appeared before the Board to explain the Task Force's recommendations for allocation of CBA funds for the 1982/83 fiscal year. Asst. County Manager Gary Cannon' commented. Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to approve the following funding allocations as recommended by the CBA Task Force with the same conditions as they recommended: AGENCY PROGRAM AMOUNT RECOMMENDED Cape Fear Substance Abuse Center Temporary Shelter $38,402 Youth Energy Wilmington Police Dept. Youth Energy Systems $ 7,766 Family services/ Travelers Aid Therapeutic Social Development $ 9,853 Family Services/ Travelers Aid Big Buddy $ 8,359 Youth Help, Inc. Residential Treatment $ 4,100 for Emotionally troubled children Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. LANDFILL RATE INCREASE Director of Engineering Ed Hilton explained that the $.11 (eleven cents) per cubic yard requested increase at the landfill was in accordance with the provisions of the contract and recommended the Comissioners concur in the request. County Manager Cooper commented. Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to concur in Waste Management's request for an $.11 (eleven cents) per cubic yard increase at the Landfill to be effective on July 1, 1982. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK MONTH Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, to proclaim the month of June as National Recreation and Park Month in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY and the Chairman was authorized to sign the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION JUNE - NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK MONTH WHEREAS, we are more aware than ever before of the important role which leisure activities will haave in our future lives and in the lives of our children, and, WHEREAS, our County offers an impressive array of recreation facilities and special activities for the benefit of all our citizens, and, WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners wish to join the National Recreation and Park Association in designating the month of June as National Recreation and Park Month to highlight the growing need our ci tizens have for constructive, creative and meaningful free time activities, NOW THEREFORE, we do hereby proclaim the month of June as " 71 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 17, 1982 (CONTINUED) PROCLAMATION - NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK MONTH (CONTINUED) -- NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK MONTH IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY This the 17th day of May 1982. I ARCHITECTURAL CONTRACT - CFTI BUILDING Director of Engineering Ed Hilton explained the Contract he had negotiated with John Sawyer, AlA Architect, for the renovation work to be done on the Cape Fear Technical Institute Building at 922 N. Front Street. Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to approve the Contract and authorize execution by the Chairman. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - NORTH WILMINGTON, SECTION 1 (25 LOT PROVISION) - - Mr. Ken Silliman of the Planning Staff reported that this subdivision was being developed under the 25, lot provision and the estimated cost of improvements had been submitted to the Clerk of Superior Court as required. The Planning Board recommended approval at its meeting on May 11, 1982. ~, Upon MOTION by Comm. O'Shields, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, the final plat of North Wilmington, Section 1, was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. I FINAL PLAT APPROVAL - DOLPHIN BAY, SECTION 1 (25 LOT PROVISION) Mr:-Ken Silliman of the Planing Staff reported that this subdivision was being developed under the 25 lot provision and the estimated cost of improvements had been submitted to the Clerk of Superior Court as required. The Planning Board recommended approval at its meeting on May 11, 1982. Upon MOTION, by Comm. O'Shields, SECONDED by Armistead, the final plat of Dolphin Bay, Section 1, UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. Comm. was BREAK Chm. Blake recessed the meeting for a break from 2: 50 o'clock p.m. until 3:00 o'clock p.m. ADDITIONAL ITEMS DISCUSSION ON JUDICIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION Chm. Blake commented on the City's requirement for a covered pedestrian walkway during construction of the Judicial Building and stated that would increase the cost. Director of Engineering Ed Hilton commented. I Comm. B~~~f~G~~suggested that Chm. Hal te:r;mam' b:>,t'di:scuss the matter. ...1'1" :,r::....' t. ~. 1" ,\ '.~ i ~ . .~ , Cou~ty.' Manager Cooper commented. Blake contact Mayor ./..... Chn}. Blake agreed to ~attempt to get in touch with the Mayor to ~ee if they could come up with some answers. ~\,: . . ~ MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROPOSAL - HEALTH DEPARTMENT Chm. :Blake,' the Commission representative on the Board of Health';", explained the proposal for Management Services at the Health Department. County Manager Cooper commented. EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session to discuss personnel 72 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 17, 1982 (CONTINUED) EXECUTIVE SESSION (CONTINUED) matters. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chm. Blake recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 3:10 o'clock p.m. Chm. Blake reconvened the meeting to Public Session at 3:45 o'clock p.m. ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to approve the Contract with Planning and Design Associates for Management Services at the Health Department and to transfer $9500 from Salaries and Wages, Acct. #11 5161 100, to Other Professional Services, Acct. #11 5131 326. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PROCLAMATION - RESCUE SQUAD APPRECIATION WEEK Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm:-GDttovi, that the week of May 24-30, 1982, be proclaimed as Rescue .Squad Appreciation Week in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY and the following Proclamation was adopted: RESCUE SQUAD APPRECIATION WEEK WHEREAS, rescue squads have traditionally provided a much needed service in their respective communities, WHEREAS, these organizations operating in New Hanover County have endeavored to provide the best emergency medical and rescue services possible, WHEREAS, the men and women associated with these organizations have unselfishly dedicated their time and energy toward the continual improvement of their skills and serving the community in which they live, WE, the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, proclaim the week of May 24 - 30, 1982 as RESCUE SQUAD APPRECIATION WEEK IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY Signed this 17th day of May, 1982. CORPORATE 'SEAL OF COUNTY TO INCLUDE IMPRESSION MADE BY RUBBER -- -- STAMP Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, the following Resolution was UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED to authorize the use of a rubber stamp in certain instances for the County Seal: AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY - - DEVELOPMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORT FISHER Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to approve the Agreement between the North Carolina Department of 73 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 17,1982 (CONTINUED) ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED) AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORT FISHER (CONTINUED) -- I Natural Resources and Community Development, the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation and New Hanover County for the Beach access funds for Fort Fisher and authorize execution by the County Manager. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office. BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $390,000 SANITARY SEWER BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER- Commissioner Howard L. Armistead, Jr., introduced the following bond order which was read at length: WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover deems it advisable to make the improvements hereinafter described; and WHEREAS, the Board has caused to be filed with the Secretary of the Local Government Commission of North Carolina an application for Commission approval of the bonds hereinafter described as required by The Local Government Finance Act, and the Secretary of the Local Government Commission has notified the Board that the application has been filed and accepted for submission to the Local Government Commission; NOW, THEREFORE, I BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover, as follows: Section 1. The Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necesary to improve the County' s sanitary sewer facilities, including the acquisition and construction of facilities for the treatment of septage and the disposal of residual sludge, including the acquisition and installation of equipment and machinery required therefor and the acquisition of necessary land or rights-in-land, and to pay capital costs of such improvements. Section 2. In order to raise the money required to pay capital costs of providing sanitary sewer facilities as set forth above, in addition to any funds which may be made available for such purpose from any other source, bonds of the County of New Hanover are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to The Local Government Finance Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of bonds authorized by this bond order shall be $390,000. I Section 3. A tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds when due shall be annually levied and collected. The revenues of the system herein before described may be pledged to the payment of the interest on and principal of said bonds if and to the extent that the Board shall hereafter determine by resolution prior to the issuance of said bonds. In such event, the tax to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds may be reduced by the amount of such revenues available for the payment of such principal and interest. Section 4. A sworn statement of the County's debt has been filed with the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners and is open to public inspection. Section 5. No debt shall be contracted during any fiscal year by the issuance of bonds pursuant to this bond order if the amount of such debt and of all other debt 74 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGg MAY 17, 1982 (CONTINUED) ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED) BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF $390,000 SANITARY SEWER BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW- HANOVER(CONTINUED) contracted during such fiscal year shall exceed two-thirds of the amount by which the outstanding indebtedness of said County shall have been reduced during the next preceding fiscal year, unless the incurring of such debt shall be submitted to a vote of the people of the County and shall be approved by a majority of those who voted thereon. Section 6. This bond order shall take effect thirty days after its publication folowing adoption, unless it is petitioned to a vote of the people within thirty days .after the date of its publication as introduced and provided in G.S. 159-60, and in such latter event, it shall take effect when approved by the voters of said County. Comm. Howard L. Armistead, Jr., moved that the following resolution be adopted: WHEREAS, the bond order entitled, "BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $390,000 SANITARY SEWER BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER" has been introduced at the meeting of the Board of Commissioners held on May 17, 1982 and the Board desires to provide for the holding of a public hearing thereon and the submission of a statement of debt in connection therewith as required by The Local Government Bond Act; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover, as follows: (1) The public hearing held on the 7th day of June, the Commissioners' Meeting wilmington, North Carolina. upon said bond order shall be 1982, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at Room, 320 Chestnut Street, (2) The Clerk of the Board of Commissioners is hereby directed to cause a copy of the bond order to be published with a notice of such hearing in the form prescribed by law in a qualified newspaper no fewer than six days prior to such public hearing. (3) The County Finance Officer is hereby directed to file with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners prior to publication of the bond order with the notice of such public hearing, a statement setting forth the debt incurred or to be incurred, the appraised value of property subject to taxation by the County and the net debt of the County. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Karen E. Gottovi and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Chairman Donald P. Blake, L. Armistead, Jr., Jonoathan Barfield, and Claud O'Shields, Jr. Commissioners Howard Sr., Karen E. Gottovi Nays None LANEY /TRASK WATER WELL SYSTEM (REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA) County Manager Cooper recommended that the budget amendment to complete the well at Laney and Trask Schools be approved and that he be given direction or authority to do whatever he could to lower the cost of putting the water lines under 1-40 when it was constructed. Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. O'Shields to approve the following budget amendment to complete the water well at Laney and Trask Schools as recommended by the County Manager and authorize the County Manager to do whatever he could to lower the cost of putting the water line under 1-40. " 75 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 17, 1982 (CONTINUED) ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED) LANEY/TRASK WATER WELL SYSTEM (CONTINUED) Debit - Acct. #11 3990 990, Fund Balance $21,760 Credit - Acct. #~l 5912 580, Public Schools-Capital Outlay $21,760 I Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENT OF DAN. ELLER TO LOWER ,CAPE FEAR WATER & SEWER -- AUTHORITY Comm. O'Shields stated that he needed to resign from the Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority and suggested that Dan W. Eller be appointed to fill his unexpired term. Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, that Dan Eller be appointed to replace Comm. O'Shields on the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION ON COMMITTEE STUDYING SEPTAGE DISPOSAL Comm. Gottovi commented that Atty. Jim Gillespie wanted to sit in on the committee studying septage disposal in Walnut Hills. It was felt that it should be up to the people on that committee as to whether or not he should be allowed to sit in on the meetings. I RECESS UNTIL MAY 25, 1982, AT 7:00 O'CLOCK P. M. Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED byComm. O'Shields, to continue the meeting until 7:00 o'clock p.m. on May 25, 1982, and time be allowed to clear up what was not finished at this meeting. (Continued after next item.) DISCUSSION ON NEW HANOVER COUNTY DAY AT WORLD'S FAIR CountyManager Cooper and the Commissioners-discussed the request from the Chamber of Commerce for County representation and funding for New Hanover County Day on July 11, 1982, at the World's Fair in Knoxville, Tenn. It was agreed for the County Manager to look into this and the Commissioners would discuss it at the continued meeting on May 25. RECESS (CONTINUED) Upon vote, Comm. Armistead's MOTION to recess until May 25 CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chm. Blake recessed the meeting at 4:10 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~/3" ;?~~ Alyce B. Rusmisell, Clerk I