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1983-01-17 Regular Meeting 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. " 217 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 17, 1983 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETINGS: DECEMBER 20, 1982 AND JANUARY 4, 1983 (CONTINUED) Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 20, 1982, be approved as presented. Upon vote, the motion carried UNANIMOUSLY. I Commissioner O'Shields that the 1983, be approved UNANIMOUSLY. Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 4, as corrected. Upon vote, the motion carried APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA UponMOTION by Commissioner O'Shields, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake, the following Consent Agenda items were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED: REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1982 A copy of the Report of the Collector of Revenue through December 31, 1982, as approved is contained in Exhibit Book IX, Page 10. APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS A copy of the:list of tax abatements and refunds as approved is contained in Exhibit Book IX, Page 30. I APPROVAL OF THREE ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE POSITIONS - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT The Commissioners approved three additional maintenance posi tions for Property Management due to the increased workload which has been created by the cleaning and maintenance of two additional buildings. The approved positions will not require any ad~itional funds for the 1982- 83 Budget Year and are as follows: 1 HVAC Mechanic 2 Housekeeping Assistants RECLASSIFICATION OF TW'O POSITIONS TO LIEUTENANT IN THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTME~ ---- The Commissioners approved the reclassification of two positions to Lieutenant in the Sheriff's Department in an effort to stabilize the positions in the department. The following positions were reclassified: 1 Captain's Position/Support Services to Lieutenant 1 Sergeant's Position/in 911 to Lieutenant RESOLUTION - TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE The following resolution was adopted for the temporary relocation of the Register of Deeds Office: RESOLUTION I IN ACCORDANCE with NCGS 161-7, Office at Courthouse, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners does hereby deem it impracticable to maintain the Office of the Register of Deeds in the County Courthouse due to construction/remodeling of said courthouse; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners does hereby authorize the Office of the Register of Deeds to be temporarily relocated to 414 Chestnut Street until further notice. APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT - SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY County Manager Cooper was authorized to execute a Lease Agreement with Southern Bell Telephone Company permitting the County attachment rights of two poles located on Chestnut Street for the installation of a telephone cable connecting 218 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGo JANUARY 17, 1983 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL <>.F CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT { CONTINUEDT SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY the Fifth Street Office Building and County Administration Building telephone systems. APPROVAL OF PROJECT ORDINANCE SEWER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - NEW HANOVER COUNTY The Commissioners approved a Project Ordinance for the appropriation of revenue for the completion of the Sewer Development Project as follows: The revenue that will finance said project is: Total $37,900 2,100 $40,000 Transfer from Northeast Interceptor Interest Income The following appropriations necessary for the project are herewith made from the revenue listed above: Engineering Contingencies Total $37,900 2,100 $40,000 A copy of the ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in Exhibit Book IX, Page 31. BUDGET AMENDMENT - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT - CHANGE ORDER G-l FOR JAIL RENOVATION WORK The following Budget Amendment was approved to provide additional funds for the jail renovation work: I Debit - Acct. #40 3310 890 Interest on Investments Credit - Acct. #40 4700 620 Construction Acct. #40 9800 911 Contingencies $2,300 $ '~:50 1,950 PROCLAMATION - HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH Chairman Gottovi was authorized to sign the following Proclamation proclaiming,the month of February as Human Relations Month. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the New Hanover Human Relations Commission and the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring Human Relations Month; and WHEREAS, the theme for Human Relations Month is "Involvement Opens Minds"; and WHEREAS, we recognize that establishing equal and inalienable rights to all people creates dignity and is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace; and WHEREAS, through practicing the principles of Human Relations on an everyday basis, we encourage and reinforce positive actions and attitudes toward the rich and poor, young and old, handicapped and non-handicapped -- people of all races and sexes. r NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen E. Gottovi, Chairman of the New Hanover County, North Carolina, Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim the month of February, 1983 HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH in New Hanover County, North Carolina, and call upon all citizens of the Wilmington-New Hanover area to sincerely join forces in creating and practicing a mutual bond of fellowship with all citizens and resolve to accept a personal challenge 219 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 17, 1983. (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH PROCLAMATION (CONTINUED) to improve the status of all people through assurance of the basic human rights of justice, freedom and dignity. I PROPOSED LOCAL LEGISLATION Chairman Gottovi welcomed Representatives Harry Payne, Jr. and Thomas S. Rhodes to the Board Meeting. The Chairman expressed the Board's appreciation for their attendance and interest in New Hanover County's local legislation. Chairman Gottovi then presented the proposed local bills, which had been forwarded to the local legislators, requesting their opinions, input, and support of these bills when introduced before the North Carolina General Assembly. After a lengthy_ discussion by the Legislators, Commissioners, County Attorney Pope, County Manager Cooper, and Planning Director Hayes, the proposed local bills will be introduced to the General Assembly with the support of our local legislators, Representatives Payne and Rhodes. Representati ve Payne suggested that the bill entitled "AN ACT TO WAIVE COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN STATUTES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY REFUSE FIRED STEAM GENERATING FACILITY", be introduced at a later date allowing time for the expiration date of the appeal made by the plantiff, which will be the first week in February. I County Manager Cooper introduced three additional items qf local legislation requesting the support of our local legislators when these bills are introduced before the General Assembly. The proposed additional local legislation is as follows: 1. Sponsor of a Special State Appropriations Bill for Historic Preservation allowing the county to apply for a grant with matching funds to complete the roof and drainage work on the New Hanover County Courthouse. This bill is to be introduced by our local legislators or at the request of the N. C. Department of Cultural Resources. The Comm- issioners will be asked to recommend the dollar amount at a later date. 2. AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 669 OF THE SESSION LAWS OF 1943, AS AMENDED, TO GIVE THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER THE AUTHORITY TO TERMINATE THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. 3. Requests our local legislators to support the State Library's recommendation to the Governor that State Aid to the public libraries in North Carolina be increased, thus increasing funds to the New Hanover County Library. I Copies of the proposed local legislation are contained in Exhibi t Book IX, Page :32. Planning Director Hayes extended a special invitation to the local legislators to attend the N. C. American Planning Association meetin( to be held January 25, 1983, from 5:30 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. in the Raleigh C1V1C Cen-Eer. Representative Harry E. Payne, Jr., expressed his appreciation to the Board of Commissioners for presenting these local bills at such an early date. He emphasized that this early presentation would make his job easier, allow the public time to comment on the bills, and give the press the opportunity to be informed; thereby, improving work relations between the County, ~ts local legi~lators ~nd cit~zen~. 220 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 17, 1983 (CONTINUED) PROPOSED LOCAL LEGISLATION (CONTINUED) Commissioner O'Shields expressed his appreciation to Representatives Payne and Rhodes for giving of their time to attend the meeting, and he stated it was regrettable that Senator Wright could not find time to meet with the Board of Commissioners. r NON-AGENDA ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC Chairman Gottovi asked if there was anyone from the general public who wished to speak on any item not on the agenda. Mrs. Jane Fouraker commented. Mr. Duane Fouraker commented. Chairman Gottovi asked Mr. Fouraker to explain the problem. Mr. Fouraker reported to the Board that he and his wife had been unable to occupy their new home located on Lot 26,. Turtle Hall Subdivision, since its completion in October 1982, due to being unable to obtain a Certificate of Completion from the New Hanover County Health Department. He stated that he had complied with all six prerequisites stated in the Sewage Disposal Permit issued by the Health Department on December 10, 1982, but had been unable to obtain the final occupancy permit. Assistant County Attorney Davis explained to the Board that the Certificate of Completion had not been issued by the Health Department due to the fact that approval of this certificate would be a safety hazard and jeopardize the health and welfare of the people and environment in that area. Commissioner Blake suggested that the County Manager work with the Inspection Department and report back to the Board. He stated that the Health Department could take no further action at this time. r After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal suggested that he and any other Commissioners interested, along with County Manager Cooper. - - ',.- _ visit the site on Tuesday, January 18, 1983, and report back to the Board with some form of a solution to this problem. BREAK Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 9:57 o'clock A.M. to 9:10 o'clock A.M. APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY THE SOUTH WILMINGTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO USE FIRElffYnRANTS ON THE 421 WATER SYSTEM Comissioner O'Shields MOVED-;--SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to permit the South Wilmington Volunteer Fire Department to use fire hydrants on the 421 Water System as per the following guidelines :-:_'~-=-:.: --~ 1. Water availability and quality is not guaranteed. 2. Pumpers will not attach directly to the system. Tankers can be filled by the pressure from the system. 3. Notify Engineering when water has been used and location where water was removed from the system. 4. Water taken is to be used for fire fighting purposes only. 5. Hydrants are to be opened and closed slowly to prevent pressure surges. r Upon vote, the MOTION carried UNANIMOUSLY. DENIAL OF REQUEST BY DR. LARRY E. - -- TAX LISTING PENALTY Chairman Gottovi asked if Dr. Patterson was present. appeared to comment. PATTERSON FOR RELEASE OF 1982 No one After discussion and based on the evidence of postdates, Commissioner b'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to deny the release of the 1982 Tax Listing Penalty from Bill '- 2J~TI MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 17, 1983 (CONTINUED) DENIAL OF REQUEST BY DR. LARRY E. PATTERSON FOR RELEASE OF 1982 TAX LISTING PENALTY( CONTINUED) 43107 to Dr. Larry E. Patterson in the amount of $173.19. vote, the MOTION carried UNANIMOUSLY; Upon , DISCUSSION OF NEW CABLE TV CONTRACT - VISION CABLE, INC. County-Manager Cooper reported to the Board that he had requested Mr. George Rountree, Attorney for Vision Cable, Inc. and Mr. William J. Green, General Manager for Vision Cable, Inc., to discuss and update the Commissioners on the new Cable TV Contract that will be available to county residents. County Manager Cooper pointed out that Vision Cable, Inc. was under no obligation to obtain approval from the County for enforcement of the new contract, but they desired to give the county residents the same services as the city residents and answer any questions presented by the Board. Mr. Rountree explained the contents of the new contract stating the new monthly subscriber rate and the number of additional channels to be added. Questions were asked by the Commissioners and answered by Mr. Rountree and Mr. Green. After discussion, the Commiss~oners expressed their appreciation to Vision Cable, Inc. for attending the meeting and complimented them for their excellent quality of service to county residents. It was the consensus of the Board to concur with the changes made by Cable Vision, Inc. with the City of Wilmington and to accept these changes for New Hanover County. """'1 ."........... :~i .v;.. I A copy of the, "RECAP OF VISION CABLE OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. 's PROPOSAL," is on file in the Clerk's Office. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REQUEST BY COMMISSIONER BLAKE FOR AN ALTERNATE TO ATTEND CAPE - -- FEAR COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD MEETING Commissioner Blake requested that an alternate Commissioner attend a Council of Governments Board Meeting to be held on Thursday, January 20, 1983, at 6:00 p.m. due to a conflict of another Board Meeting with Cape Fear Technical Institute which he had to attend. Commissioner Barfield volunteered to substitute for Commissioner Blake. '.'.........11 . ~ FUNpING REQUEST BY THE SOUTHEAsTERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Chairman Gottovi reported to the Board that she had received a letter from Mr. Jerry Ramsey, Executive Director of the Cape Fear Council of Governments, regarding the Southeastern Economic Development Commission and their request for funding. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that County Manager Cooper check into this matter and determine what type of action is needed. County Manager Cooper also suggested that the matter of funding for this agency should be discussed at budget time. OFFENDER AID AND RESTORATION - EXPANSION OF SERVICES - FORMATION OF COMMITTEE FOR EVALUATION STUDY OF OAR PROGRAM Commissioner O'Shields discussed his concern-over the cost of expanding OAR services into other counties. He stressed that any county receiving OAR services should also share in the cost of such services. Commissioner Barfield commented explaining the use of funds at the present time and the importance of this program to t~e ci~izens of New Hanover County. After discussion by the Board and County Manager Cooper, it was the consensus of the Board to request Commissioner Barfield to form a committee consisting of the Human Services Program Analyst, Commissioner Barfield, and others to ~~~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 17, 1983 (CONTINUED) ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED) OFFENDER AID AND RESTORATION EXPANSION OF SERVICES FORMATION OF COMMITTEE FOR EVALUATION STUDY OF PROGRAM (CONTINUED)- evaluate the OAR Program with the possibility of this agency being under the County since its funding and office space are supplied by the County. The Committee is to report back to the Board. r-............,.. DISCUSSION OF OUT-OF-TOWN TRAVEL BY COMMISSIONERS ON COUNTY BUSINESS Commissioner Blake made the suggestion that each member of the Board notify the other members when planning a trip out- of-town at the County's expense. He pointed out that this procedure would eliminate some of the problems that have arisen in the past and be most beneficial to the other members of the Board. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to notify other Board Members by a simple memorandum giving specific data (date, time, place, etc.) when traveling out-of-town on County business. VACANCY ON CITY/COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS ChairmanGottovi reported to the Board that a vacancy existed on the City/County Board of Electrical Examiners and Mr. William B. King did not desire reappointment. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that Commissioner Barfield check the applications on file and report back to the Board. r-"" RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZATION TO A QUIT CLAIM DEED OF INTEREST - ----- IN SURPLUS TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF WILMINGTON County Manager Cooper introduced Mr. -william Farris, Assistant City Manager, and Mr. Artis Bryant, Real Estate Property Agent for the City of Wilmington, who presented a resolution requesting authorization to to execute a quit claim deed to convey its interest in six lots to the wilmington Housing Authority Development, Inc. in order to encourage utilization of these lots as alternative sites for several single-family units currently located in the Lake Village Apartments Project which the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will give to the wilmington Housing Authority Development, Inc. so the units may be rehabilitated for residential use. County Manager Cooper stated that these six lots are virtually useless to the County at the present time but by placing houses on these lots, both the City and County will receive additional revenue through taxes. After discussion with reference to the type of housing being placed on the vacant lots and the assurance that the lead base paint problem has been corrected, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to authorize the Chairman to execute a quit claim deed to convey its interest in the six lots. Commissioner O'Shields requested that the report on the lead base paint analysis be forwarded to the Commissioners. Upon vote, the MOTION carried UNANIMOUSLY. r-~ A copy of this resolution is contained in Exhibit Book IX Page 32. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner to adjourn the UNANIMOUSLY. Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION carried Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 11:00 o'clock A.M. Respectfully submitted, Lucie F, Smith, Clerk