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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-01-04 Regular Meeting 208 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 20, 1982 (CONTINUED) ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE GRAHAM PLEASANTS LITIGATION (CONTINUED) Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED as follows: Voting Aye: Commissioners Barfield, Blake, O'Neal and O'Shields. Absent: Chm. Gottovi. COUNTY ATTORNEY COMMENDED FOR A FINE JOB IN RECENT LITIGATIONS Comm. Barfield commended County Attorney Pope for a fine job in defending the Commissioners in the litigation with the contractors regarding the Resource Recovery Facility and and for bringing to a close, the property line dispute with Pender County. ADJOURNMENT Comm. O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Comm. Blake to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED as follows: Voting Aye: Commissioners Barfield, Blake, O'Neal and O'Shields. Absent: Chm. Gottovi. Vice-Chm. Barfield adjourned the meeting at 11:27 o'clock A.M. Respectfully submitted, /t~:a: :!:::lrk or MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 4, 1983 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 4, 1983, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; Donald P. Blake; Nolan O'Neal; Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Chairman Karen E. Gottovi; County Manager G. Felix Cooper; County Attorney Robert W. Pope and Clerk to the Board Lucie F. Smith. Chairman Gottovi called the meeting to order. Rev. Harold L. McSwain, Pastor of St. Matthews Lutheran Church, gave the invocation. Chairman Gottovi recognized three members of Boy Scout Troop #257, Mr. McLemore, Mr. Teathey, and Mr. Hall, who were attending the meeting to learn more about local government. Also, Chairman Gottovi recognized two pledgees from a local fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, Mr. Houston and Mr. Newkirk, who were assigned to attend the meeting as part of their r pledge. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 13, 1982 Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 13, 1982, be approved as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRTED UNANIMOUSLY. "- 209 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 4, 1983 (CONTINUED) APPROV~L OF CONSENT AGENDA Upon MOTION by Commissioner O'Shields, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, the following Consent Agenda items were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. I RESOLUTIONS ACCEPTING OFFERS FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY The Commissioners adopted resolutions accepting offers to purchase surplus real properties. A copy of the resolutions and tabulations of bids received are contained in Exhibit Book IX, Page 28. LEASE AGREEMENT - CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE The Chairman was authorized to execute a lease agreement with Cape Fear Technical Institute and the County for the building located at 922 North Front Street in order for Cape Fear Technical Institute to be able to obtain insurance coverage. BUDGET AMENDMENT - INSPECTIONS/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT The following amendment was approved for fhe transfer of funds for renovations at the Fifth Street Building for Inspections/Property Management, and renovations of the Sixth Floor County Administration Building for Finance: Debit Acct. #11 9800 911, Contingencies $35,316 Credit - Acct. #11 4196 391, M & R Buildings & Grounds 23,370 Acct. #11 4350 640, Capital Outlay 4,895 Acct. #11 4350 421, Departmental Supplies 1,955 Acct. #11 4197 326, Professional Services-Other 5,096 I BUDGET AMENDMENT - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT - CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 - NORTHEAST INTERCEPTOR - T. A. LOVING The following amendment was approved for Change Order No. 3 as referenced above: Debit Credit - Acct. #39 4720 900, Contingency Acct. #39 4720 621, Construction-Force Mains $10,400 10,400 PROCLAMATION - 1982 CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE The following Proclamation supporting the 1982 Census of Agriculture conducted by the Bureau of Census, Washington, D. C. was proclaimed: A FARM CENSUS PROCLAMATION Since the economy of New Hanover County benefits in large measure from farming, the County's presiding officials bring to the attention of all county residents the 198~ Census of Agri- culture. WHEREAS, the periodic farm census is the prlmary source of accurate information on the number of farms and farm operators ln our county; I WHEREAS, it also provides accurate data on sales of farm products as well as production costs in our county; AND WHEREAS, many business decisions affecting the county's farmers in today's economy, depend upon accurate data from the Census of Agriculture; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the county's pre- siding officials urge all farm and ranch operators to fill out and return promptly the farm censvs questionnaires they have received in the mail and thus help to make the 1982 Census the most successful in a series of 22 farm census counts which began in 1840. 210 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 4, 1983 (CONTINUED) NON-AGENDA ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone ?resent wished to address the County Commissioners on any item not listed on the Regular Agenda. There was no participation from the floor. APPROVAL OF THREE ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST II POSITIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Mr. F. Wayne Morris, Director of Social Services; John T. Blair, Income Maintenance Section Chief of Social Services; Johnny Parker, Vice-Chairman of the New Hanover Board of Social Services with Board Members, Bertha Todd and Alice von Oesen; appeared before the Board to request approval of funds to establish three Eligibility Specialist II positions to relieve the immediate crisis brought on, primarily, by the recent federal and state regulations changes. After Mr. Blair's presentation and discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal that funds be established for three Eligibility Specialist II positions. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL OF FUNDS TO ENGAGE THE AMERICAN WIND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Mr. Seymour L. Alper and Mr. Thomas H. Wright, III appeared before the Board to request funds in the amount of $5,000 to engage the American Wind Symphony Orchestra. After Mr. Alper's presentation, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to grant funds in the amount of $5,000, said funds being transferred from Contingencies as a contribution to the Lower Cape Fear Arts Council. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. BREAK Chairman Gottovi recessed the meetinq for a break from 7:30 o'clock P.M. to 7:38 o'clock P.M. to allow persons to sign up for comments on agenda items. PUBLIC HEARING Notice had been given that a Public Hearing would be held by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County on Tuesday, January 4, 1983, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the Assembly Room of the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, to consider the following: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 50-2, TABLE OF PERMITTED USES AND ARTICLE VII, SECTION 71 TO ESTABLISH SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR SHOOTING RANGES. County Attorney Pope requested that the Board not take final action on the proposed ordinance because of conflicts that exist between the existing and proposed ordinances. He pointed out that the Legal Department needs the opportunity to work with the Planning Department and others to present to the Baord an ordinance wherein no conflicts will exist. He also requested that some directic be given to the Legal Department with reference to enforcement of the proposed ordinance. Commissioner Blake strongly urged that all outdoor shooting ranges require a Range Supervisor. Commissioner O'Neal requested that the optional clause be removed from the proposed ordinance under Subsection 72-34, Item 4. After discussion, Chairman Gottovi postponed this Public Hearing until the first meeting in February requesting resolution of existing conflicts in the ordinance and proper enforcement and safety of the shooting ranges. / ~ 211 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 4, 1983 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY (APPROXIMATELY 30,000 SQUARE FEET) LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WRIGHTSVILLE AVENUE, AP- PROXIMATELY 670 FEET EAST OF SPRUCE DRIVE (SR 1432) from R-15 (RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO AN 0 & I (OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL) DISTRICT Planning Director Hayes gave the background information and stated that the Planning Board considered this request at their meeting on December 2, 1982, and recommended approval for both lots. I Chairman Gottovi asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of the zoning and the following person commented: Ms. Christine Romano Chairman Gottovi asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in opposition of the zoning and no one appeared. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the rezoning of Lots numbered 33 and 32 of Piney Acres, Section No.5, Block G. Upon vote, the ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of County of New Hanover Amending the Zoning Map of Zoning Area 9B of New Hanover County, North Carolina, Adopted August 14, 1977", was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the ordinance as adopted is contained ln Zoning Ordinance Book I, Section 9B, Page 49. I PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY THOROUGHFARE CLASSIFICATION PLAN (TCP) BY ADDING ADDITIONAL EXISTING STREETS TO THE COLLECTOR, MINOR ARTERIAL AND PRINCIPAL ARTERIAL CLASSIFICATION Planning Director Hayes gave the background information and stated that the Planning Board considered this request at their meeting on December 2, 1982, and recommended approval. Chairman Gottovi asked if there was anyone present who wished to comment on this item. No one appeared. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to adopt the Planning Staff's recommendation to amend the Thorough- fare Classification Plan. Upon vote, THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY and the ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the Thoroughfare Classification Plan of New Hanover County adopted June 4, 1979", was ADOPTED. A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed, is contained ln Exhibit Book IX, Page 29. Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake, to request Chairman Gottovi to write a formal request to the Transportation Advisory Committee with reference to signals at the intersection of Highway 17 and Gordon Road. I PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II, DEFINITIONS, ARTICLE V, TABLE OF PERMITTED USES: AND OTHER PERTINENT SECTIONS CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR "RESORT" HOTEL/MOTEL Planning Director Hayes gave the background information and stated that the Planning Staff considered this request at their meeting on December 2, 1982, and recommended approval with modifications Chairman Gottovi asked if there was anyone present who wished to comment on this item. The following person commented: Dr. Donald Getz Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, to adopt the Planning Staff's recommenda tions for the text amendment. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY and the ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending the Zoning OrdinancE of New Hanover Adopted October 6, 1969", was ADOPTED. 212 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 4, 1983 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II, DEFINITIONS, ARTICLE V, TABLE OF PERMITTED USES: AND OTHER PERTINENT SECTIONS CONCERNING REQUIREMENTS FOR "RESORT" HOTEL/MOTEL (CONTINUED) A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained ln Exhibit Book IX, Page 29. BREAK Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break at 9:20 o'clock P.M. until 9:30 o~clock P.M. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMERCIAL, OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS CONCERNING THE HEIGHT, SIZE, AND SETBACKS OF BUILDINGS ---- Planning Director Hayes gave the background information and stated the Planning Board's recommendations for approval at a Special Meeting held on December 14, 1982. Chairman Gottovi opened the floor to the public. The following persons commented in opposition of the zoning ordinance text amendments. Mr. Bill Humble Mr. Henry Johnson Mr. J. B. Gerald Dr. Donald Getz Mr. Stirewalt Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield that the Board not take action on this text amendment and allow Mr. Humble to meet with the Planning Director and postpone this Public Hearing until the first meeting in February. Upon vote, the motion was UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, PLAT PREPARATION AND APPROVAL PROCEDURE, SECTION 4.2 CONCERNING RECERTIFICATION OF PRELIMINARY PLATS Planning Director Hayes gave the background information on the text amendment and stated that the Planning Board recommended approval. Chairman Gottovi asked is there was anyone present who wished to comment on this item. No one appeared. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, to adopt the Planning Staff's recommendations for the text amendment. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY and the ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover, North Carolina Amending the Subdivision Regulations of New Hanover County adopted February 17, 1969", was ADOPTED. A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed, lS contained ln Exhibit Book IX, Page 29. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 50-A TABLE OF PERMITTED USES BY CHANGING THE ZONING CATEGORY OF ELECTRIC/GAS AND SANITARY SERVICES TO PUBLIC ELECTRIC/GAS AND SANITARY SERVICES Planning Director Hayes gave the background information and stated that the Planning Board considered this request at their meeting on November 4, 1982, and recommended denial. Dr. Donald Getz, the petitioner, and Mr. Henry Johnson appeared before the Board to speak in favor of changing the zoning classification. Chairman Gottovi, MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields that the request for zoning be denied. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ~ 213 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 4, 1983 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II, DEFINITIONS, SECTION 23, CONCERNING ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND LOTS Planning Director Hayes gave the background information on the text amendm~nt and stated that the Planning Board recommended denial to revise the definition of Accessory Building and Use and recommends the following additional changes. I 1. Amend Article V, District Regulations, Section 50-A, Table of Permitted Uses by changing Accessory Building to read Accessory Building or Use; 2. Amend Section 23-17, Lot to read as follows: Section 23-17 Lot - For purposes of this Ordinance, a lot is one or more contiguous properties, or portions thereof, not s~paiated by a public right-of-way. Such lots shall be of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning requirements for use, coverage, and area and to provide such yards and open space as are herein required for the location of a principal building or use and its accessory buildings and uses. (Suggested changes underlined.) Mr. Sky Conklin, Supt. of Inspections for New Hanover County, commented on the interpretation of the ordinance at this time and recommended changes proposed by the Planning Board. Chairman Gottovi asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in favor of the ordinance. The following persons commented: I Mr. Henry Johnson Dr. Donald Getz Mr. J. B. Gerald Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake denial to revise the definition of Accessory Building and Use but to approve the recommendations of the Planning Staff as listed above in Items 1 and 2. Also, included in the MOTION, Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED By Commissioner Blake, that further study be made of the Accessory Building or Use in order to develop a plan that will eli- minate lots being divided by zoning districts. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PROPOSED LOCAL LEGISLATION County Manager Cooper presented to the Board the proposed local legislation that must be forwarded to the General Assembly no later than April 1, 1983. He pointed out the need for a meeting to be scheduled as soon as possible with our local legislators and the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner O'Shields suggested that Chairman Gottovi contact the legislators and arrange for them to attend a morning Board Meeting either in January or February, preferably January. I After discussion by County Attorney Pope with reference to proposed local bills, it was agreed by concensus of the Board for Chairman Gottovi to contact our local legislators forwarding the proposed local bills, and arranging for them to attend the January 17, 1983, Board Meeting. It was also agreed that an additional bill be prepared by County Attorney Pope to delete New Hanover County from the provisions of the General Statutes relating to vacancies on Boards of Commissioners in certain counties. The following bills were forwarded to the local legislators.- A. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, TO EXERCISE ITS FULL POWER FOR PLANNING AND REGULATION OF DEVELOPMENT TO INCLUDE LAND AND WATER USES IN THAT PORTION OF THE STATE'S PUBLIC TRUST AREAS THAT CD IN::: IDES WITH THE BOUNDARIES OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY. 214 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 4, 1983 (CONTINUED) PROPOSED LOCAL LEGISLATION (CONTINUED) B. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY TO CLOSE RAODS OR EASEMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN OFFERED FOR DEDICATION BUT NEVER ACCEPTED BY A PUBLIC BODY. C. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY TO NAME ALL ROADS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AND ASSIGN STREET NUMBERS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS. D. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO WAIVE COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN STATUTES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY REFUSE FIRED STEAM GENERATING FACILITY. E. A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ADD NEW HANOVER COUNTY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL STATUTES RELATING TO ATTACHMENT OR GARNISHMENT AND LIEN FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE IN CERTAIN COUNTIES. ADDITIONAL ITEMS STATUS OF CONNECTION OF SUN COURT TO NORTHEAST INTERCEPTOR Commissioner O'Shields requested County Manager Cooper to check into the status of the connection of Sun Court to the Northeast Interceptor. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board fqr County Manager Cooper to check into this matter and report back to the Board. STATUS OF DRAINAGE STUDY COMMISSION (DRAINAGE TASK FORCE) Commissioner Blake reported to the Board that Dr. Eakins had contacted him requesting a definite time be scheduled for the Commissioners to meet with the Drainage Study Commission to address the drainage problems in New Hanover County. Dr. Eakins feels that some type of action should be taken immediately. After discussion by County Manager Cooper, suggesting that this issue be addressed at a later date, it was the consensus of the Board to advise the Board of Health that the Commissioners will be addressing this issue shortly and will inform them of action taken to this point. APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM G. SMITH TO NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commisisoner Barfield to appoint Mr. William G. Smith to the New Hanover Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees to serve an unexpired term ending September 30, 1986. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. REAPPOINTMENT OF W. T. CHILDS, BARBARA BRAY, AND JIM MILLER TO THE CBA TASK FORCE ----It was agreed by consensus of the Board to reappoint Mr. W. T. Childs; Mrs. Barbara Bray; and Mr. Jim Miller to serve 3-year terms on the CBA Task Force. REAPPOINTMENT OF L. O. GOODYEAR TO THE PLUMBING BOARD OF ---- EXAMINERS It was agreed by consensus of the Board to reappoint Mr. L. o. Goodyear to the Plumbing Board of Examiners for a 3- year term expiring December 1, 1985. APPOINTMENT OF JON L. MOON TO THE OFFENDER AID AND RESTORATION BOARD By consensus ofvthe Board, Mr. Jon L. Moon was appointed to the Offender Aid and Restoration Board to fill an unexpired term ending September 30, 1983. '- 215 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 4, 1983 (CONTINUED) ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED) APPOINTMENT OF DR. JAMES C. SABELLA TO THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD By consensus of the Board, Dr. James C. Sabella was appointed to the New Hanover County Planning Board to fill an unexpired term ending July 31, 1985. I REQUEST BY THE CITY OF WILMINGTON TO SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH BOTH BOARDS TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE MERGING OF PARKS AND RECREATION SERVICES A letter from Mayor Halterman was presented to the Beard requesting a meeting of both boards be scheduled to discuss the possible merger of parks and recreation services on a county- wide basis. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to request the City to take action on a resolution forwarded to the City on December 21, 1982, concerning fees charged to county residents to participate in city recreational programs. Once the fees question has been settled, the Commis- sioners may then want to pursue the concept of consolidation. UPDATE OF JUDGE BRITT'S ACTION ON THE HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES Chairman Gottovi requested an update on Judge Britt's ruling of hazardous waste sites. County Attorney Pope discussed the issue and assured the BOard that he would keep them abreast of any new developments. BUDGET AMENDMENT - COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION The following amendments were presented by County Manager Cooper to appropriate unanticipated funds created by the fire at Carolina Beach Elementary School: Debit - Acct. # 2-4840-00-000, Insurance Proceeds $33,103 I Credit- Acct. # 2-5100-01-411, Instructional Supplies 10,286 Acct. .# 2-5100-01-431, Library Books 3,344 Acct. # 2-6540-01-412, Custodial Supplies 984 Acct. # 2-6580-01-169, Salaries-Other Crafts&Trades 3,440 Acct. # 2-6580-01-325, Contract Services 9,486 Acct. # 2-6580,-01-416, Repair Parts - Buildings 5,563 Debit - Acct. # 4-4840-:-0.0-000 '_ Insurance Proceeds $194,945 <;redit- Acct. # 4-9100-01-529.06 Misc. Contracts -C.B. 181,764 #.4-9200-01-541.03 Purchase of Equip.-C.B. 13,181 Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi approval of the Budget Amendments appropriating unanticipated funds in the amount of $225,048. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. OFFER TO SALE COUNTY PROPERTY - 811 DOCK STREET County Manager Cooper reported to the Board that the County had received an offer to sale the 811 Dock Street property for $1,200 which is considerably low according to the 1982 tax evaluation. After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake that the offer be rejected and to proceed demolishing all three units. I ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT - CITY OF WILMINGTON County Manager Cooper presented an Encroachment Agreement with the City of Wilmington for the stringing of a telephone cable between the County Administration Building and the County's Fifth Street Office Building. On MOTION by Chairman Gottovi, SECONDED by Commiss ioner Blake, the Board voted UNAN.IM.oUSL Y. for Chairman Gottovi to sign the Encroachment Agreeement with the amendment in the amount of Comprehensive General Liability insurance being chanqed from $1,000,000 to $500,000. 216 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 4, 1983 ADDITIONAL ITEMS - (CONTINUED) PURCHASE OF ARTIFACTS ~ROM THE BLOCKADE RUNNER MUSEUM County Manager Cooper suggested deferral of action on the $5,000 given by the City to the County for the purchase of arti- facts from the Blockade Runner Museum. He stated that further work needs to be done before proceeding on this lssue. It was the consensus of the Board to DEFER action. WORK SESSION - RETREAT County Manager Cooper suggested the scheduling of a working retreat to discuss in detail some of the long-range policy decisions without interruption from the outside. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to schedule a working retreat for February 11 and 12, 1983, with the County Manager arranging all detail s. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield that the meeting be adjourned. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 10:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~.V~.. Lucie F. Smith, Clerk MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 17, 1983 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, January 17, 1983, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.: Donald P. Blake: Nolan O'Neal: Claud O'Shields, Jr.: Chairman Karen E. Gottovi: County Manager G. Felix Cooper: County Attorney Robert W. Pope: and Clerk to the Board Lucie F. Smith. Chairman Gottovi called the meeting to order. Rev. Robert Behnke, Pastor Messiah Lutheran Church, gave the invocation. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, DONALD ~ BLAKE Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Board, presented a plaque to Commissioner Donald P. Blake expressing appreciation for his term of Chairmanship from December 1981 to December 1982. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETINGS: DECEMBER 20, 1982, AND JANUARY 4-:-1982 Chairman Gottovi asked to be excused from voting on approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting of December 20, 1982, due to the fact that she was out-of-town. Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields, that Chairman Gottovi be excused from the voting. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. '-