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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING. JUNE 7. 1982
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met ln
Regular Session on Monday, June 7, 1982, at 7:00 o'clock p. 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.
Brown. No members were absent.
Chm. Blake called the meeting to order.
Corom. O'Shields gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR M-EETING. MAY -17. - 1982. AND
CONTINUED MEETING MAY 25, 1982
Upon MOTION by Comm. O'Shields, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead,
the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 17, 1982, and the
Continued Meeting of May 25, 1982, were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED as
presented.
,APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Comm. Gottovi requested that Item 4 "Policy and Procedure
for Sale of Surplus Property" be removed from the .Consent Agenda
for discussion later in the meeting.
County Manager Cooper handed out a memo with additional
information and recommendations on Item #9 "Blue Cross/Blue
Shield Coverage".
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield, to approve
the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item #4. Upon vote the
following Consent Agenda Items were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED:
CHANGE OF DATE FOR FIRST MEETING IN JULY
Since the first meeting
1982, which was a County
changing the date for the
6, 1982, at 7:00 p.m.
in July-Was scheduled for July 5,
holiday, the Commissioners approved
first meeting in July to Tuesday, July
ADDITION OF ROADS TO THE STATE SYSTEM
On recommendation of the Department of Transportation, the
Commissioners adopted the SR-2 Resolution requesting the
addition of Chalmers Drive and Rolling Hills Cove in Valley
Hills Subdivision to the State Secondary Road System.
A copy of the Resolution is on file in the Clerk's Office.
REGISTRY HOURS
As requested by the Registrar of Deeds, the Commissioners
approved the office hours in the Register of Deeds as
currently being observed: i.e., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; open
to the public 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
ENERGY TASK FORCE REPORT
A copy of a memo from the County Energy Coordinator, to Dr.
E. W. Huguelet at the UNC-W Library is contained in Exhibit Book
IX, page 12.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - SANITARY LANDFILL
The following amendment in the Sanitary Landfill budget was
approved to adjust anticipated revenues:
Debit
Credit
- Acct. #49 3470 911, Bond Proceeds
- Acct. #49 3310 890, Interest on Investments
Acct. #49 3470 368, State Grant
Acct. #49 3490 410, User Fees
$271,373
$ 51,373
120,000
100,000
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 7, 1982 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
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BUDGET AMENDMENT ..t' SOCIAL SERVICES " , I ,'..' ,. P" , ~
The follow ing 'amendmeht 'iri' t'he' ''Socia I' ~S'e'nt ices" budget." was
approved to appropriate additional CIP Block Grant Funds for FY
7/1/81 through 6/30/82; to appropriate addj.tipnal J\.mds for
Utilities and Miscellaneous; and to purchase locking file
cabinets for personnel records:
Debit - Acct. #11 3535 372, Crisis Intervention Program $26,409
Acct. #11 5310 333, Consultants 1,000
Acct. #11 5310 231, Legal Fees 250
Acct. #11 5310 520, Travel, Mtgs. & Schools 1,260
Credit - Acct. #11 5358 530, Crisis Intervention Program $26,409
Acct. #11 5310 341, Utilities - Electricity 2,000
Acct. #11 5310 480, Miscellaneous 60
Acct. #11 5310 640, Equipment 450
BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT (TB)
The following amendment was approved in the Health Department
budget to appropriate additional State funds given on a one
time basis to buy film and supplies for the X-Ray Division:
Debit Acct. #11 3515 371, Revenue
Credit - Acct. #ll:,~~~~ ,421, ?~p~rtme~~a~, S~ppli.7s
$4,700
$4,700
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BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD COVERAGE
Changes were approved in the employee Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Insurance coverage as outlined in memos from th~' AsMistant
County Manager and Finance Officer' dated 'June 1, 1982: 'and
June 7, 1982.
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Copies of the memos are contained in Exhibit: I 'Book rx;- "page 12.
AMENDMENT NO.2 TO PIEDMONT AIRLINES CONTRACT - AIRPORT
The Commissioners approved and authorized the Chairman to
execute amendment No. 2 to the Piedmont Airlines contract
dated October 1, 1975.
A Copy of the amendment is filed with the contract ln the
County Manager's Office.
BUDGET, HERTZ AND NATIONAL CONCESSION AGREEMENTS - AIRPORT
The Commissioners approved and authorized the Chairman to
execute concession agreements with Budget, Hertz and National
Rental Car Agencies at the Airport.
Copies of the agreements are on file in the County Manager's
Office.
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PUBLIC HEARING - BOND ORDER FOR ISSUANCE OF $390,000 BONDS
Chm. Blake-reported that at the meeting on May 17, 1982, the
Commissioners adopted a bond order authorizing t.he'- is's'uance' of ,,;
$390,000 Sanitary Sewer Bonds of the County of New Hanover and
setting a public hearing for June 7, 1982 at 7:00 o'clock p. m.
Notice of the 'publ'i'c heariri'g:' was publ'ished 'as re'quiretl' on "May 24,
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The Clerk of the Board of Commissioners reported to the
Board of Commissioners that the bond order ent'it,red, """:eonq brde"rll , ,I ~
authorizing the issuance of $390,000 Sanitary Sewer Bonds of the
County of New Hanover, which had been intrpduced on May 17, 1982,
had been published on May 24, 1982, with notice that the Board of
Commissioners would hold a public hearing thereon on June 7, 1982
at 7:00 o'clock p. m. The Clerk also reported that the County's
Finance Officer had filed in the Clerk's office a statement of
debt complying with the provisions of The Local Government Bond
Act, and such statement as filed showed the net indebtedness of
the County to be 1.61% of the appraised valuation of property in
said County subject to taxation.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR ME~TJNG" ,JUNE 7, .l98? (CONTINUED)
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PUBLIC HEARING - BOND ORDER FOR ISSUANCE OF $390,000
BONDS (CONTINUED)
Claud O'Shields, Jr. moved that the Board proceed to hold a
public hearing on the sanitary sewer bond order. The motion was
seconded by Comm. Armistead, and was unanimously adopted.
At 7:10 o'clock p.m., the Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners announced that the Board would hear anyone who
wished to be heard on the questions of the validity of the
sanitary sewer bond order and the advisability of issuing the
sanitary sewer bonds. At the direction of the Chairman, the
Clerk read the bond order and the published notice of hearing.
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After the Board had heard all persons who requested to be
heard in connection with the foregoing questions, Claud
O'Shields, Jr. moved that the public hearing be closed. The
motion was seconded by Howard L. Armistead, Jr. and was
unanimously adopted.
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Claud O'Shields, Jr. moved that the Board of Commissioners
adopt without change or amendment and direct the Clerk to publish
as prescri_b,~,d. by. 'rh,e, LO,ca.l1 Governm,en:t.. Bond Act the, bond order
entitled, "Bond Order authorizing the issuance 'of -$-390,000
Sanitary Sewer Bonds of the County ofJNE;!w Hanover", introduced a'1::,..,
the meeting of the Board of Commissioners held on May 17, 1982.
The motion was seconded by Howard ~. Armistead, Jr. and was
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Donald P. Blake
Howard L. Armistead, Jr.
Karen E. Gottovi
Jonathan Barfield, Sr.
Claud O'Shields, Jr.
NAYS: None
"BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $390,000
SANITARY SEWER BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER"
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 Commiss ion approval. of . the honds" her,einafte-r.
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 coromission; NOW THEREFORE,
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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
necessary 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.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 7, 1982 (CONTINUED)
BOND ORDER FOR ISSUANCE OF $390,000 BONDS
(CONTINUED)
SANITARY SEWER
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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 hereinbefore 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 sv.i~fi1lljs'ta'temerit of' 'thed'cou"nty's debt' na's' 'been'" If'
filed with the Clerk of the Board of Comissioners and is open to
public inspection~
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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 contracted during su~h
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. '
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Section 6. This bond order shall take effect thirty days
after its publication following 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.
The following persons coromented during the public hearing:
County Manager Cooper
Mr. William S.Funderburg
Mr.-Claude McAllister
Mr. M. H. Vaughan
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REQUEST TO CITY OF WILMINGTON FOR DELAY IN SEPTAGE DUMPING FEE
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INCREASE
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONPED by Comm. Armistead; 'that the
New Han'ove'r' 'CourtYB'~a'id 'of Cohimissi6;ne':bi r'eque'st' 'the\'Ci~y' bf: .
Wilmington to not imp6se' a s~ptage 'dumping fee' increase scheduled J,
for July 1 because the increased fees have a potential of
creating a health hazard for the citizens 'o'f-'the "Coun.t1'. 'Updn"
vote the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
BREAK
Chm. Blake recessed the meeting for a break from 7: 30
o'clock p. m. until 7:45 o'clock p. m.
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REMINDER OF ARROWHEAD PARK DEDICATION AND BUDGET MEETING ON JUNE 10
Chm.131ake reminded the Commissioners of the Arrowhead Park
dedication at 10:00 o'clock the next morning and the Budget
Meeting at 8:00 a. m. on June 10, 1982.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Chm. Blake asked -rr there was anyone in the general public
who had an item to bring before the Commissioners that was not on
the Agenda and no one appeared.
PUBLIC HEARING - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
Notice had been given that the New Hanover County
Commissioners would hold a public h,earing on the County's
Proposed Capital Improvements Program 'for 1982-90 'on june'7,'
1982 at 7:00 o'clock p. m.
The following persons coromented:
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 7, 1982 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CONTINUED)
County Manager Cooper
Mrs. Cathey Blake
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SEC~)ND~D ,py Comm. Barfield, to adopt
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the proposed Capltal Improvements program for 1982-90. '
Chm. Bl~k~ asked if there ~as 9nyone present who wished to
comment on the c~p.i tal i'mprovem'ents' Program' and no on.'e' appeared
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Comm. O'Shields suggested that the Public Hearing be left
open for thirty days in case anyone wished to submit coroments.
Comm. Armistead and Barfield accepted that suggestion as
part of their motion and upon vote the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM #4 "POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR SALE OF SURPLUS
PROPERTY"
Comm. Gottovi commented that the reason she had requested
that this item be removed from the Consent Agenda was that she
wanted more information on how the property was determined to be
surplus property.
County Manager Cooper commented and agreed that he would
furnish the Commissioners a memorandum explaining in more detail
how the program worked.
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given that a public hearing would be held by
the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County on
Monday, June 7, 1982, at 7:00 o'clock p. m. in the" As0seinb'ty' Room""
of the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street,
wilmington, North Carolina, to consider the following:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY '(APPROXI'MATELY - 808
ACRES) LOCATED SOUTH OF HEWLETT' S CREEK, NORTH MilD EAST OF
MASONBOROSOUND ROAD (SR-r515) WEST OF THE INTRACOAST~WATERWA~'
AND NORTH OF SElU3JREEZE BOULEVARDFR~AN R-20 (RESIDENTIAL)
j)'j'STRICT AND AN R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO AN R-20-S
(RESIDENTIAL} DISTRICT. - -
Planning Director Hayes gave the background on this request
and reported that the Planning Board had considered it at the
meeting on May 6 and recommended approval with a slight
correction to the line adjacent to Pirate's Cove Subdivision.
Comm. O'Shields and Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm.
Armistead that the R-20-S zoning be approved as recommended by
the Planning Board.
Chm. Blake asked if there was anyone present to speak in
favor of this request and Mrs. Mona Smalley commented and
presented the Commissioners a packet of information that had been
put together for them.
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Mr. M. H. Vaughan coromented.
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Upon vote the MOTION CARRI-ED- --UNANI-MEH:JSLY---a-nd--an- 'E>ra-l-nance--- -----'
enti tIe d "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the
Zoning Map of the Masonboro Zoning Area of New Hanover County,
North Carolina, Adopted October 15, 1969'" was' adopted: .
Mr. Vaughan coromented further.".
The Clerk requested clarification as to who made~the motion"
for approval of the rezoning since Commissioners O'Shields and
Gottovi made the motion simultaneously.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 7, 1982 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY HEWLETT'S
CREEK/MASONBORO SOUND AREA (CONTINUED)
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Chm. Blake requested that the record show that Mr. O'Shields
and Mrs. Gottovi made the motion in a single breath and the
motion was given to Mrs. Gottovi.
A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained
in Zoning Ordinance Book I, Masonboro Zoning Area, Page 9.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY
(APPROXIMATELY 1.25 ACRES) LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ARLENE
DRIVE (SR 2071rl~PPROXIMATELY 13,300 FEET EAST OF CASTLE HAYNE
ROAD ('U:S: HIGHWAY 117) FOR A MOBILE :HOME IN AN R-20 (RESIDENTIAL)
DISTRICT
Planning Director Hayes gave the background on this
application for Special Use Permit and reported that the Planning
Board had, consider.ed it at the meet.ing, on May 6 and re,commended
approvaL . _
Chm. Blake asked if the petitioner was present to be sworn
to give testimony and Mr. Joseph LaTulippe appe~red befo}:"e the
board and was duly sworn to testify in favor _of his application
and answer questions from the Planning Director and the
coromissioners.
Chm. Blake asked if there was anyone present to speak in
opposition to the Special Use Permit and no one appeared in
opposition.
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Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Barfield to approve
the Special Use Permit and upon vote the following order granting
the Special Use Permit was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED:
The County Commissioners for New Hanover County having held
a public hearing on Monday, June 7, 1982, to consider application
number S-198 5/82 submitted by Joseph LaTulippe, Jr., a request
for a special use permit to use the property located at Arlene
Drive, north side, approximately 13,300 feet east of Castle Hayne
Road for a Mobile Home and having heard all the evidence and
arguments presented at the hearing, makes the following FINDINGS
OF FACT and draws the following conclusions:
1. The County Commissioners FIND as a FACT that all of the
specific requirements set forth in Section, 72-0 of the County
Zoning Ordinance will be satisfied if the property is developed,
in accordance with the plans submitted to the County
Commissioners.
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2. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
proposed use does satisfy the first general requirement listed in
the Ordinance; namely that the use will not materially endanger
the public heal th or safety if located where proposed and
developed according to the plan as, submitted and approved. In
support of this conclusion, the Commissioners make the following
FINDINGS OF FACT:
a. County Health Department issued a well and sewage
disposal system permit for the site on March 25, 1982.
b. The Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire Department is less
than a mile from the site.
3. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
proposed use does satisfy the second general requirement listed
in the Ordinance; namely that the use meets all required
condi tions and specifications. In support of this conclusion,
the coromissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
a. Mobile Homes are a permitted special use in R-20
zones.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 7, -1~82 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING - SPECIAL USE PERMIT = MOBILE HOME (CONTINUED)
b. All area, setback and parking requirements are
satisfied on the site plan.
4. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
proposed use does satisfy the third general requirement listed in
the Ordinance; namely that the use will not substantially injure
the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that thhe use is
a public necessity. In support of this conclusion the
Coromissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
a. The proposed use should increase the value of the
property.
,b. The site will be buffered by a row of trees.
5. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
proposed use does satisfy the fourth general requirement listed
in the ordinance; namely that the location and character of the
use if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved_
will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and
in general conformity with the plan of development for New
Hanover County. In suppqr,t of this .concJ,.us,ion, the Com~issioners
make thefollowip.9 FI'NDINGS OF FACT: -
a. Tinga Nursery adjoins the site to the north,
residential land uses adjoin the site to the south and west, most
of the surrounding land area to the east is wooded and'vacant.
b. County Growth Policies encourage a variety of
affordable housing types.
6. Therefore, because the County Commissioners conclude
that all of the general and specific conditions precedent to the
issuance of a SPECIAL USE PERMIT have been satisfied, IT IS
ORDERED that the application for the issuance of a SPECIAL USE
PERMIT be GRANTED, subject to the following conditions:
a.
the spec i f ic
proposed used,
stated.
That the applicant shall fully comply with all of
requirements stated in the ordinance for the
as well as any additional conditions hereinafter
b. If any of the conditions imposed by this special
use permit shall be held invalid beyond the authority of this
Board of Commissioners by a court of competent jurisdiction then
this permit shall bec9me. Y.oid and o,f no. e.f.f,ect. _
c. Other: Compliance with all applicable Federal,
State and Local codes and regulations.
Ordered this.7th day of June, ~982.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING ORDINANCE, _TEXT _ AMENDMENTS _TO.. "
ARTICLE II, DEFINITIONS, AND ARTICLE V, TABLE ,OF PERM,ITTED USES,'
TO ALLOW CERTAIN DOUBLE WIDE MOBILE HOMES AS A PERMITTED USE IN
R-20 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICTS AND REVISIONS TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION
63, TO REFLECT MOBILE HOME PARK REGULATIONSlCONCERNING THE NUMBER
OF MOBILE HOMES ON A LOT
Planning Director Hayes gave the background on these
amendments and reported that the Planning Board had considered
them at its meeting on May 6 and recommended approval with a
minor change in the Planning Department's recommendation that
the foundation be a permanent foundation but not necessarily a
continuous permanent masonry foundation unpierced except for
ventilation.
Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead to adopt
the Planning Department's recoromendation for the amendments.
Chm. Blake asked if there was anyone present who wished to
coroment on these amendments and no one appeared.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 7, 1982 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS (CONTINUED)
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY and the ordinan~e
entitled "An Ordinance of New Hanover County amending the Zoning
Ordinance of New Ha~over County,' North Carolina, Adopted October
6, 1969" was adopted.
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A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained
in Exhibit Book IX, Page 12.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE PLANNING BOARD TO DENYIU:ZONING PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 314
OF AN ACRE) LOCATED-oN THE WEST SIDE OF CASTLE HAYNE ROAD (~
HIGHWAY 117) DIRECTLY SOUTH OF GLENi5ALEAVENUE (SR 1314) FROM AN
R-15 (RESiDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO A B-2 (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) DISTRICT
---- Planning Director Hayes-gave the background on this case and
reported that the Planning Board had considered the rezoning at
its meeting on May 6 and recoromended denial.
Chm. Blake asked if the petitioner was present and Mr. E. M.
Hill appeared before the Board to request approval of the
rezoning.
Chm. Blake asked if there was anyone present to speak in
opposition to this rezoning and the following persons appeared,to
coroment in opposition:
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Mr. Andrew Watkins
Mrs. Andrew Watkins
Mr. Tex Watkins
Ms. Donna Blackman
Miss Emma, Smith
Mr. Adolph Rogers
Mrs. Susie Holiday
Comm. Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armisteaq, to deny
the rezoning request. Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE PLANNING BOARD TO DENY-REZONIN~OPERTY (APPROXIMATELY
~OOO SQUARE FEET) LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PARK AVENUE (SR
1424) DIRECTLY WEST OF HAWTHORNE DRIVE (SR 1448>FROM AN R::rs
(RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO AN 0 & ~ (OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL)
DISTRICT
Planning Director Hayes gave the background on this rezoning
and reported that the Planning Board had considered it at its
meeting on May 6 and recoromended denial.
Chm. Blake asked if the petitioner was present and Ms.
Kathleen Buffkin appeared before the Board to request approval.
Chm. Blake asked if there was anyone present to speak in
opposition and the following persons coromented:
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Ms. Cher Pridgen, presented a petition of neighboring
property owners in opposition.
Mr. Marvin Brown
Mr. Fred Radford
Ms. Diane Finney
Ms. Rae Park.er
Ms. Minnie Radford
Ms. Laura Jarrell
Comm. Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, that the
rezoning be denied in light of the overwhelming opposition in
the neighborhood, the small size of the lot, and the residential
nature of the area, even though she knew the petitioner would be
a good neighbor, but rezoning of an area was a major step and the
future use could not be adequately controlled. Upon vote the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 7, 1982 (CONTINUED)
BREAK
Chm. Blake recessed the
o'clock p.m. until 9:43 o'clock
meeting
p.m.
for a break
from 9:33
CLEAN COMMUNITY REGULATIONS
Ms. Dorothy Forbes, Chairman of the Clean Community
Commission, and Ms. Grace Morrison, Clean Community Commission
Coordinator, appeared before the Board to explain and answer
questions on the proposed Clean Community Regulation Ordinance
that had been furnished to the Commissioners for discussion.
County Manager Cooper coromented on the proposed regulations.
It was agreed to get copies of Ordinances from other places
and find out what types of problems they had encountered in
enforcing these ordinances and have the matter placed on the
Agenda for further discussion at a later meeting.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF LAND USE PLAN UPDATE
Chm. Blake advised the Commissioners that he had received a
letter from the Coastal Resources Commission advising of
their approval of the Wilmington/New Hanover County Land Use . 0.
Plan Update.
CHAIRMAN, TO PI~.oCLAIM JUNE 14 iAS FLAG DAY
By consensus of the Board Chm:-Blake was
proclamation proclaiming June 14, 1982,
Hanover County.
authorized tosLgn a
as Flag Day in New
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VISIT BY GOVERNOR HUNT ON JUNE 18
Chm. Blake reminded the Commissioners that Governor Hunt
would be visiting the appliance disposal site off Division
Drive on June 18 and the Commissioners were invited to tour
the site with him.
DENIAL OF REQUEST FOR CONTRIBUTION FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS
CONVENTION
Chm. Blake read a request from the Registrar of Deeds for a
contribution from New Hanover County for the Register of
Deeds convention to be held at the Wilmington Hilton. It
was agreed by consensus not to contribute.
FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PLAQUE AT NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL
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HOSPITAL
Chm. Blake read a letter from Mrs. Esther Sharpless
concerning the Community Hospital plaque to be placed in New
Hanover Memorial Hospital.
Comm. Armistead MGVEDi, SECONDED by Comm. .Barfield ,that the
County fund this plaque up to the amount of $2200. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
REPORT ON CEREMONY AT CAROLINA BEACH FOR ERECTION OF PUBLIC
BEACH ACCESS SIGNS
Comm. Gottovi commented on the ceremony that was held last
week at Carolina Beach when the public.beach access. signs,
were erected and the fact that Sky Conklin, who was currently
the County Superintendent of Inspections, was instrumental in
getting those signs.
DISCUSSION ON PUBLIC HEARING FOR CRC POST-DISASTER PLAN
Comm. Gottovi reported that there-was a public hearing on
July 2 in Manteo to discuss the Coastal Resources Commission
Post-Disaster Plan and that Mr. Ken Stewart of the Coastal
Resourues Commission would like to meet with the
Commissioners to discuss the proposed plan prior to the
public hearing.
It was agreed to schedule the meeting with Mr. Stewart prior
to the Regular Meeting on June 21, 1982, at 8:00 a. m. and to
extend an invitation to the municipalities in the County and
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 7, 1982 (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION ON PUBLIC HEARING FOR CRC POST-DISASTER PLAN
(CONTINUED)
also to Brunswick County.
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APPOINTMENT TO CARDINAL HEALTH AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chm. Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead, to nominate
Ms. Linda Pearce for appointment to the Cardinal Health
Agency Board of Directors. Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION ON HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE FOR COUNTY RETIREES
Comm. Armistead commented on a plan that would allow County
employees to continue their health insurance when they
retire.
County Manager C,oopE;!r agreed to lOOk into this. and to
propose a plan for the Commissioners to consider at a later
meeting.
AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAIRMAN TO SIGN LEASE WITH NEW HANOVER
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL , ,
Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Gottovi, that the
Chairman be authorized to sign the new le~~~_with Ne~.Hq~o~er
M e m 0 ria 1 H 0 s pit a 1. Up 0 n v 0 t e the.' . M CYT ION - CAR R ;r E D
UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Lease lS on file in the County Manager's
Office.
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AMENDMENTS TO AMBULANCE ORDINANCE
County Attorney Pope explained
Ambulance Ordinance that had been
Wilmington.
the amendments to ,the
requested by the City of
Upon MOTION by Comm. O'Shields SECONDED by Comm. , Arm~stead
the following amendments to the Ambulance Ordinance were
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED:
Chapter 6: Article I r.
Franchise; Section 6-20.
Ambulance
Required.
Service;
Division
2.
(1) Amend Section 6-20(c) to read, "No franchise shall be
required for and the provisions of this ordinance shaLl. not
apply to: ..."
(a) Amend Section 6-20(c) by the addition of an item:
" (4) A,l,l municipalities wi thin New Hanover County."
FUNDING OF ROOF FOR MYRTLE GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER
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County Manager Cooper commented on the need for a new roof on
the Myrtle Grove Coromunity Center.
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Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. O'Shields, to give
the County Manager the authority to purchase the roofing
felt, shingles and nails necessary to accomplish the roofing
of the Myrtle Grove Community Center and write a letter
saying the County could no longer fund improvements for this
building. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER RECEIVED DEGREE
County Manager Cooper announced to the Commissioners that
Assistant County Manager Gary, Cannon had received his
Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University
of North Oarolina in Chapel Hill.
DISCUSSION ON THE STEAM CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH DePOORTERE
County Manager Cooper and Director of Engineering, Ed Hilton,
updated the Commissioners ~n the negotiations with DePoortere
Corporation for the purchase of steam from tJ:1e incinerator
when it was completed.
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
ADOPTION OF SEPTAGE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE
County Attorney Pope reported to the Commissioners that a
complaint had been received concerning dumping of raw sewage
and presented the Commissioners with a proposed amendment to
the County code concerning septage disposal.
Upon MOTION by Comm. O'Shields, SECONDED by Comm. Armistead,
the following Ordinance of the Board of Commissioners of New
Hanover County was UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED:
SEPTAGE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE
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. The Bo~rd'of_Commissioners of Ne~ Hanovei County,
North Carolina, in order to maintain and promote healthy and
sanitary conditions throughout the County, does ordain:
That Chapter 12, OFFENSES, is'
addition of Article IV, SEPTAGE DISPOSAL, as
amended' by
follows:
t:he" ,
Section 12-36. Preamble.
The Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County,
North Carolina, does hereby adopt this Ordinance pursuant to
the authority conferred by North Carolina General Statutes,
Chapter 153A, Sections 121(a), 132.1 and 136; and Session
Laws 1981, c. 458. It is hereby recognized and is the
finding of the Board of Commissioners that persons are
disposing of septage in New Hanover County by methods which
are not approved by the New Hanover County Department of
Health and at locations which are not classified for such
disposal by the New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance. It is
further recognized and is the finding of the Board of
Commissioners that the beforementioned disposal of septage
consti tutes an' imminent danger to the public health, safety
and welfare of the citizens of New Hanover County.
Accordingly, it-is declared that in order to promote and
preserve an environment that is sanitary and conducive to
public health, safety and welfare, it is necessary and
imperatiye t~at New Hanover County regulate and control the
disP9sal of septage within New Hanover County to the extent
that the disposal of septage be limited to methods approved
by the New Hanover County Department of Health at locations
classified for such disposal by the New ~anover Co~nty ,Zon~ng
Ordinance.
Section 12-37. Definitions.
For the purpose of this Article, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed
to them:
Disposal: The discharge, deposit, injection,
dumping, spilling, leaking or placing of any septage into or
on any land so that such septage may enter the environment or
be emitted into the air or discharged into any waters,
including ground waters.
Methods approved by the New Hanover County
Department of Health: A land application site approved by
the New Hanover County Department of Health, a waste water
treatment plant approved by the New Hanover County Department
of Health, or any, other manner approved by the New Hanover
County Department of H~alth.
Per~on: An individual, firm, partnership,
association, corporation, organization, club, society, or
group, aG::,t-ing..as a- unit or body politic..and -corporate.- -
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
SEPTAGE DISPOSAL ORDINANCE (CONTINUED)
Septage: A waste that is a fluid mixture of sewage
solids, liquids, and sludge of industrial, commercial,
domestic or human waste origin.
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Section 12-38. ' Unlawful disposal of septage.
It shall be unlawful for any person to dispose of
septage within New Hanover County other than by methods
approved by the New Hanover County Department of Health at
locations classified for such disposal by the New Hanover
County Zoning Ordinance.
section 12-39. Conflict of laws.
If any portion of this Article or the enforcement
thereof shall be preempted by any State or Federal authority,
such preemption shall not operate to invalidate the rest of
this Article and the same shall remain in full force and
effect.
Section 12-40. Penalty.
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Any person who shall violate the provisions of this
Article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine
of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) or imprisonment for
not more than thirty (30) days, in the ,discretion, of the
court, as provided by Section 14-4 of the General Statutes of
North Carolina. Each day or portion thereof any violation of
this Article shall continue shall constitute a separate
offense.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Adopted this 7th day of June, 1982.
CHM. BLAKE TO SERVE ON TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Chm. Blake reported that he had received an invitation from
the City of Wilmington for a Commissioner to participate in
thoroughfare planning with the Wilmington Transportation
Advisory Coromittee.
It was agreed by consensus of the Board for the Chairman to
serve in that capacity.
AUTHORIZATION TO JOIN THE CITY OF WILMINGTON IN LITIGATION
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AGAINST HARRY FORDEN
County Manager Cooper commented on the County Attorney's
letter to the Commissioners dated May 28, 1982, outlining the
County's option in the tax foreclosure matter against Harry
Forden on property located at 912 North 10th Street and 816
North 4th Street. The Commissioners were requested to advise
how they wished to proceed in this matter.
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Comm. Armistead MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. O'Shields to
institute civil action, accompanied by request for the court
to consolidate the City and County lawsuits for one trial.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION ON HOTEL CHARGES FOR NACo CONFERENCE IN BALTIMORE
County Manager Cooper advised the Commissioners~hat he had
received word that day that the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore
would bill the County directly for charges incurred by the
Commissioners during the NACo Conference to be held July 11 -
14, 1982.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 7, 1982 (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL ITEJIIlS (CONTINUED).
APPOINTMENTS TO THE COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Comm. GottovicorrlmEmted on 'the -need to fill vacancies on the
Council on the, status of Women.
Upon MOTION by Comm. Armistead, SECONDED by Co~m. O'$hields,
the following were UNANIMOUSLY REAPPOINTED to serve
additional 2 year terms on the Council on the Status of
Women:
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Ms. Louise McColl
Ms. Katherine D. Marks
Ms. Millie S. Elledge
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 11:18 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Brown, Clerk
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 21, 1982
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on June 21, 1982 at 8:00 a. m. in the Assembly Room, New
Hanover County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street,
wilmington, North Carolina. The time of the meeting had been
changed to 8:00 for the purpose of meeting with representatives
of the office of Coastal Management and other local elected and
appointed officials to review the proposed polilcies for post-
disaster redevelopment in coastal communities.
Members present were: Commissioners Howard L. Armistead;
Jr.; Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; Karen E. Gottovi; Claud O'Shields;
Chm. Donald P. Blake; County Manager G. Felix Cooper; County
Attorney Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the Board Alyce B. Brown.
No members were absent.
Chm. Blake calleq ~he meeting to order.
Corom. O'Shields gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 7, 1982
Upon MOTION ,by Comm. Barfield, SECONDEn--by Comm.
the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 7,
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED AS PRESENTED.
Armistead,
1982 were
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Chm. Blake requested that Item #9, "Additions to Electrical
Permit Fee Schedule" be removed from the Consent Agenda for
discussion later in the meeting.
Comm. O'Spields commented on the Social Services Budget and
Human Services Programs and the lobbyists that were paid for by
dues to organizations of those agencies.
Corom. Gottovi MOVED the Consent Agenda be approved with the
removal of item #9 "Additions to Electrical Fee Permit
Schedule" .
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