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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-03-07 Regular Meeting MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, MARCH 2, 1983 (CONTINUED) 251 I DISCUSSION - SENATE BILL 124 - NEW HANOVER COMMISSIONER DISTRICT ELECTIONS Chairman Gottovi stated that she had received a letter from Senator Julius Wright III requesting support of his district election bill and holding a public hearing on this matter. After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to authorize Chairman Gottovi to reply to Senator Wright stating that the Commissioners are opposed to the bill and are not interested in holding a public hearing on this matter. Chairman Gottovi was also authorized to write a letter to members of the Local Government and Regional Affairs Committee and members of the Local Government 2 Committee informing them that the Commissioners are opposed to the bill due to its capricious introduction with no consultation of the citizens or Commissioners, its nonconformity to the recommendations of a study committee on district representation, and lack of support of the citizens of New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARR1Eb UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 12:55 o'clock P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~F~~ I tH ~JUTES OF REGULAR MEETI NG, t1ARCH 7, 1983 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, March 7, 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. Commissioner O'Shields gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR CONTINUED MEETING, FEBRUARY 14, 1983, AND REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 21, 1983 Commissioner Blake ~10VED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield that the of the Continued Meeting of , February 14, 1983, be approved as presented. vote, the motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. minutes Upon I Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O.Shields that the minutes of the Regular t1eeting of February 21, 1983, be approved as presented. Upon vote, the motion CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Upon MOTION by Commissioner O'Shields, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake, the following Consent Agenda items were UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED: AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WILMINGTON AND NEW HANOVER COUNTY FOR USE OF TRASK PARK BALLFIELDS The Commissioners authorized County Manager Cooper to execute an aqreement between the City of Wil~inqton and New Hanover County for the use of Trask Park ballfields. 252 MINUTES OF REGULAR ~1EETING, ~1ARCH 7, 1983 (CONTINUED) PERsormEL DEPARTMENT - TD1PORARY D1PLOYMENT POLICY The Commissioners adopted the proposed Temporary Policy establishinq rules and procedures for temporary employees. M1HJDt1ENT OF SECTION 12-17(d) OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY CODE The Commissioners adopted an amendment to Section 12-17(d) of the New Hanover Code in view of the Board's recent enactment of Section 72-34 of the New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance entitled, "0utdoor Firing Ranges". A copy of the amendment is filed' in the Clerk's office pendina inclusion in the County Code. ~ AWARDING OF BID - HUGH MACRAE PARK RESURFACING WORK The Commissioners awarded Trans Con Group, Inc., the low bidder, the resurfacinq work at Hugh MacRae Park in the amount of $12,605. A copy of the Bid and Bid Tabulation are contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 5. BUDGET AMENDMENT - BUILDING INSPECTIONS - CONSOLIDATION OF CITY/COUNTY INSPECTIONS . The Commissioners approved a Budqet Amendment to appropriate revenue for the lease of equipment, installation of data transmission lines and connectors, and monthly service charge for use of the City.s computer as follows: Debit Acct. #11 4200 480, Miscellaneous Credit - Acct. #11 4350 352, Equipmeht Rent Acct. #11 4350 370, Contracted Services $3,500 2,100 1 ,400 BUDGET M1END~1ENT - ENGINEERING - DOT - 132 WATER EXTENSION The Co~missioners approved a Budqet Amendment for reclassification of funds originally projected into a Capital Project Fund which will now be paid directly to the Department of Transportation as follows: Debit - Acct. #11 9740 900, Transfer to Capital Projects Credit - Acct. #11 4197 325, DOT-132 Water Extension ~65,065 65,065 BUDGET AMENDMENT - TO CLOSE FLEMINGTON CAPITAL PROJECT - 2ND WELL The Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment for the transfer of funds to Water and Sewer Operations, 2nd we~l as follows: Debit - Acct. #47 3990 941, Transfer from Flemington Cap. Proj. Acct. #41 4701 670, Connection to SAS Credit - Acct. #47 3990 990, App. Fund Balance Acct. #41 9747 900, Transfer to Water & Sewer $5,503 5,503 5,503 5,503 BUDGET AMENDMENT - FINANCE - REDISTRIBUTE VARIOUS INSURANCE COSTS The Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment to redistribute various insurance costs to proper departments as follows: Debit - Acct. #11 4200 540, Insurance & Bonds $6,000 Credit - Acct. #11 4170 540, Insurance 400 Acct. #11 4180 540, I nsu rance 2,000 Acct. #11 4197 540, Insurance 2,500 Acct. #11 6140 540, Insurance 1 , 1 00 BUDGET AMENDMENT - FINANCE - SEPTAGE DISPOSAL The Commissioners approved a Bud0et Amendment to set up a debt service payment on Septage Disposal Facility Bonds as follows: r Debit - Acct. #46 3310 890, Interest Earned Credit - Acct. #46 4601 590, Debt Service $12,968 12,968 BUDGET AMENDMENT - LAW LIBRARY The Co~missioners approved a Budget Amendment to cover expenditures in the Clerk of Courts Dues and Subscriptions Account as follows: Debit - Acct. #11 9800 gll, Continqencies Credit - Acct. #11 4161 470, Dues & Subscriptions-Law Library $3,000 3,000 '- 253 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 7, 1983 (CONTINUED) BUDGET AMENDMENT- CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - LEGAL EXPENSES The Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment providing revenue necessary to cover legal expenses for Cape Fear Technical Institute as follows: Debit - Acct. #593 6126 28, Water & -El ectti city Credit - Acct. #593 7149 20, Other Expense - L~gal Fees $2,000 2,000 I BUDGET AMENDMENT - NEW HANOVER COUNTY LIBnARY The Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment for the installation of an additional bathroom and water fountain in the New Hanover County Library in order to conform to the standards set by the Inspection Department as fa 11 ows : Debit - Acct.#ll 6110 640, Capital Outlay Credit - Acct.#ll 4196 391, Main. & Repair - Bldg. & Grounds $1,750 1,750 BUDGET AMENDMENT - CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - STANDARD BUDGET ADJUSTt1ENTS The Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment for standard budqet adjustments as follows: Debit - Acct. #593 6126 28, Water & Electricity Credit - Acct. #593 1106 20, Retirement Cont. - Admin. Acct. #593 6206 28, Retirement Cont. - Main. Acct. #593 6207 28, FICA Cont. - Main. Acct. #593 6209 28, Hospitalization Cont. - Main. Acct. #593 7106 20, Retirement Cont. - Eve. Dir. Acct. #593 7107 20, FICA Cant. - Eve. Dir. $1,388 1 346 314 725 1 1 BUDGET M1ENDMENT - HUMAN RELATIONS - MANDATORY TRAINING The Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment for increased HUD Revenue from 1983-84 funds to cover expenses incurred in Mandatory Training (authorized by HUD) as follows: I Debit - Acct. #11 3581 234, HUD Revenue Credit - Acct. #11 5812 520, Travel $2,500 2,500 NON-AGENDA ITEMS NUCLEAR WEAPONS FREEZE CAMPAIGN Mr. Ron Shackleford, Local Coordinator for the North Carolina rJuclear Weapons Freeze Campaiqn, ' appeared before the Commissioners to request approval of a resolution supporting a United States-Soviet Nuclear Weapons Freeze. After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to postpone making a decision on this issue permitting the Board time to study the data presented and placing this item on the April 5, 1983, Agenda. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. REPORT BY HENRY VON OESEN - APPROVAL TO PROCEED WITH THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY SEWER SYSTEt1 Mr. Henry van Oesen appeared before the Commissioners as requested at the Board Meeting of February 21, 1983, with a report reflecting revenue projections with a connection charge of $200 per person. He presented the plan in two proposals: (1) Plan A over a period of five years and (2) Plan B over a period of 8-9 1/2 years and recommended that the County proceed with this project in order to prevent additional construction costs and be prepared to take advantage of any funding that might become available. I After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to proceed with Plan A at an estimated bond cost of $35,000,000 with management and engineering taking the necessary steps required to present a bond referendum in September or hold a Special Election giving adequate time for the citizens of New Hanover County to be informed. Upon vote, the nOTION CARRIEn UNANIMOUSLY. BREAK . Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 8:10 o'clock P.M. to 8:33 o.clock P.M. allowing persons wishing to comment on agenda items to sign up. 254 r1HJUTESOF REGULAR MEETING, ~1ARCH 7,1983 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING Notice has been given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover C6unty on Monday, March 7, 1983, at 7:00 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 REZONING PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 589 ACRES, LOCATED WEST OF U. S. HIGHWAY 421, EAST OF THE CAPE FEAR RIVER AND NORTH OF THE U. S. COAST GUARD STATION FROM AN R-15 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO AN R-10 RESIDENTIAL .DI STRI CT . Planning Director Hayes gave the background information on the rezoning request stating that the Planning Staff recommended denial of the request due to conflict with the County.s Land Use Plan discouraging the location of high density development outside the Urban Service Area, and that this Public Hearing was continued from the meeting of February 7, 1983. Chairman Gottovi a~ked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of this rezoning. The following persons commented: Mr. Frank Jackson, Attorney for Suggs & Harrelson Construction Company Mr. Ted Tinsley Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak ln opposition to this rezoning. No one appeared to speak in opposition. After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal r~OVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to follow the Land Use Pl an and deny the rezoni ng of thi s property. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED as follows: Voting Aye: Chairman Gottovi Com~issioner Barfield Commissioner O'Neal Voting Noe: Commissioner Blake Commissioner O'Shields After further discussion, Commissioner O'Shields r10VED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to instruct the Planning Staff to study the Plan Unit Development Concept and report back to the Board with their analysis. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PUBLIC flEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 3 ACRES LOCATED ON THE WESTSIDE OF OAKLEY LOOP ROAD ACROSS FROM OAK GROVE CE~1ETERY, APPROXIMATELY 1,200 FEET SOUTHWEST OF OAKLEY ROAD INTERSECTION FRO~1 AN R-20 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO AN R-15 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Planning Director Hayes gave the background information on the rezoning request stating that the Planning Board had considered this request at their meeting on February 3, 1983, and recommended approval stating that R-15 zoning in this area is consistent with the County's Land Use Plan. Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of this request. The following person commented: Mr. J. T. ~1arley, Petitioner Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to this request. No one appeared to speak in opposition. After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner r Blake to approve this rezoning request and upon vote the Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NE\1j HANOVER AMENDING THE ZONING t1AP OF ZONHJG AREA lOA OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, ADOPTED JULY 1, 1974, was UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED. A copy of this Ordinance is contained in Zoning Ordinance Book I, Section lOA, Page 14. '- 255 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, r1ARCH 7, 1983 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 4.5 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF ROCKHILL ROAD(SR 1331), DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM BELT ROAD (SR 1349) FOR A MOBILE HOME IN AN R-20 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the application for a Special Use Permit to place a Mobile Home in an R-20 Residential District stating that the general requirements had been met and that the Planning Staff and Planning Board recoMmended approval. I Chairman Gottovi asked if the petitioner was present to be sworn to give testimony and Ms. Sarah Grady appeared before the Board and was duly'sworn to testify in favor of her application and answer questions from the Planning Director and the Commissioners. Chairman Gottovi asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak in opposition to the Special Use Permit and no one appeared. . Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to approve the Special Use Permit and upon vote the following order granting the Special Use Permit was UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED: The County Commissioners for New Hanover County having held a Public Hearing on March 7, 1983, to consider application number S-204 2/83 submitted by Ms. Sarah Grady, a request for a Special Use Permit to use the property located on the south side of Rockhill Road directly across from Belt Road, for a Single-wide Mobile Home in an R-20 Residential District and having heard all the evidence and arguments presented at the hearing, makes the following FINDINGS OF FACT and draws the f~l~o~ing ~ONC~USIONS: 1. The County Commissioners FIND as a FACT that all of the specific require- ments set forth in Section 72-00 of the County Zoning Ordinance will be satisfied if the property is developed in accordance with the plans submitted to the County Commissioners. I 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 health 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. Fire protection is provided by Wrightsboro Fire Department B. County Health Departmenthas approved water and sewer facilities. 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 conditions and specifications. In support of this conclusion, the Commissioners mak~ the following FINDINGS OF FACT: A. Single-wide mobile homes are a permitted Special Use In R-20 Residential Districts. B. The total property size is 4.5 acres, satisfying all area requirements of Section 51~2(1) and Section 63. C. The site plan meets all front, side and backyard requirements per Section 51-2 (2 - 5~) of the Ordinance D. Adequate parking area is shown on the site plan to satjsfy Sections 80 and 81 of the Ordinance. I 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 the use is a public necessity. In support of this conclusion the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT: A. The mobile home is located approximately 278 feet away from Rock Hill Road. and behind a single family dwelling. B. Property to the south and east is vacant. 256 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 7, 1983 (CONTINUED) 5. It is the County Commi ssi oners I 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 support of this conclusion, the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT: A. Two single-family homes and the mobile home presently exist on the property with adequate ingress and egress. B. The surrounding area consists primarily of residential structures. C. 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 PER~1IT 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. That the applicant shall fully comply with all of the specific requirements stated in the ordinance for the proposed use, as well as any additional conditions hereinafter stated. 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 become void and of no effect. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDt1ENT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 63, CONCERNING THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF MOBILE HOMES ON AN INDIVIDUAL LOT. Planning Director Hayes stated that the purpose of this text change is to revise the Zoning Ordinance so that it will be consistent with the ~1obile Home Park regulations concerning the minimum number of mobile homes on a lot and the Planning Board recommended approval. After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to approve the Ordinance Text Amendment to Article VI, Section 63 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY ADOPTED OCTOBER 6, 1969. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the Ordinance is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 6. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOM~1ENDATION OF THE PLANNING BOARD TO DENY REZONING PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY n.4 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF MILIIARY CUT-OFF, APPROXIMATELY 2,100 FEET SOUTH OFU. S. HIGHWAY 17 INTERSECTION FROM AN R-15 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO A B-2 BUSINESS DISTRICT. Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the rezoning request stating that rezoning of this property to B-2 is inconsistent with the County's Land Use Plan and that the Planning Board had considered this request at its meeting on February 3, 1983, and recommended denial. Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of this rezoning request. The following person commented: Mr. Olin Pierce, son-in-law of the petitioner, ~1r. William Covil Chairman Gottovi asked is anyone present wished to speak in opposition to this rezoning request. The following person commented: r Dr. Charles Graham After discussion by the Commissioners and Mr. Pierce, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to deny the rezoning of this property. Upon vote, the MOTIOtJ CARRIED UNANIt10USLY. "- MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 7, 1983 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XII, SECTIONS 120-2, 122-1(2)(e), ANn 123-1, CONCERNING THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RULES OF PROCEDURE Planning Director Hayes stated that the purpose of the text changes is to bring the procedures of the Zoning Board of Adjustment in line with the N. C. General Statutes. These changes are mandated by North Carolina State Law and North Carolina Zoning Enabling Legislation, and the P1anning Board recommends approval. ~51 11 After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Article XII, Sections 120-2, 122-1(2)(e), and 123-1 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY ADOPTED OCTOBER 6, 1969. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the Ordinance is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 6. LITTER ORDINANCE - NEW HANOVER COUNTY Mr. Donald E. Britt, Jr., Attorney representing the New Hanover Clean Community Commission, Inc., appeared before the Commissioners requesting approval of a Litter Ordinance for New Hanover County. Mr. Britt stressed the importance of oroviding a Litter Ordinance for the County thereby enabling and giving authority to law enforcement officials to deal with offenders. Commissioner Barfield expressed his concern for protecting land owners from undue penalties by the enforcement of this ordinance. After discussion by the Commissioners, Donald Britt, Jr. and Assistant County Attorney Davis, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to approve the alternate ordinance presented by the County adding the presumption, paragraph. (a)., Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the Litter Ordinance is filed in the? C1el'k's office pending inclusion in the County Code. I RENEWAL OF $390,000 SANITARY SEWER BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES County Attorney Pope requested approval of a resolution authorizing renewal of $390,000 Sanitary Sewer Bond Anticipation Notes. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to approve the resolution as presented authorizing Chairman Gottovi to execute the agreement. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the ResolutiDn is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 7. RESOLUTION CLOSING .08 MILE ON STATE ROAD 1412 (NEAR AIRLIE GARDENS) County Attorney Pope presented a resolution requesting the closing of .08 mile of State Road 1412. He explained that the State of North Carolina had requested the deletion of this road since it no longer exist due to construction of the new intersection of U.S. 76, SR 1409 and SR 1411. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake for approval of the resolution authorizing Chairman Gottovi to execute the agreement. A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 7. I '-' ADDITIONAL ITEMS REAPPOINTMENT OF SEYMOUR ALPER, ROBERT W. HELMS, GEORGE W. JONES TO THE NEW HANOVER {OUNTY INDUSTRIAt FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CON1"ROL FINANCING AUTHORITY Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to reappoint Mr. Seymour Alper, Mr. Robert W. Helms, and Mr. George W. Jones to serve a six year term on the New Hanover County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. RATIFICATION OF REAPPOINTMENT OF MS. JEANETTE BENNETT TO THE CAROLINA BEACH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AS AN EXTRATERRITORIAL MEMBER Commissioner Q'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the reappointment of Ms. Jeanette Bennett as an extraterri- torial member to the Carolina Beach Planning and Zoning Commission for a three year term as recommended by the Carolina Beach Town Council. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Z~~ MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING MARCH 7, 1983 (CONTINUED) APPOINTMENT OF CHERI ALLEN TO THE CITY/COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS Commissioner Barfield'MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to appoint Ms. Cheri Allen to serve a two year term on the City/County Board of Electrical Examiners in the category of Electrical Consultant Engineer. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. DAN W. ELLER TO THE LOWER CAPE FEAR WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to reappoint Mr. Dan W. Eller to serve a three year term on the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION - TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COUNCIL Commissioner Blake stated th~t he had received a notice of a meeting of the Transportation Advisory Council and asked Chairman Gottovi if she would like for him to remain on the Councilor if she would be representing the County on the Council since she is now Chairman. Chairman Gottovi stated that she would be representing the County on the Transportation Advisory Council. " , DISCUSSION OF APPOINTMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS TO COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Chairman Gottovi stated that this item should be placed on the March 21, 1983, Agenda. AIRLIE ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT Assistant County Manager Cannon stated that he had received an Airlie Road Neighborhood Plan prepared by the Planning Department and suggested scheduling a Public Hearing for this item. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to study this report and place this item on the April 5, 1983, Agenda for a Public Hearing. SUIT - MOTOR CARRIERS OF NORTH CAROL'INA County Attorney Pope stated that the Motor Carriers of North Carolina have filed another suit and that a meeting will be held on Friday, March 11, 1983, at the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. He stated that he would be attending this meeting and will report his findings to the Board. ,- SOLID WASTE BILLS INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE EASTERLING Commissioner O'Shields asked County Attorney Pope if he had checked on the three bills pertaining to Solid Waste introduced by Representative Easterling. County Attorney Pope stated that he was familiar with the bill that amends 143-129 and that it was the desire of Representative Easterling that something other than dollars and cents determine the consideration for resource recovery facilities, but that he did not feel that this would have any affect on the County. He also stated that the Association of General Contractors will fight this bill. Commissioner O'Shields stated his concern for the portion of the bill authorizing DHR to designate certain districts. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTIO~ CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 10:45 o'clock P.M. Respectfully submitted, o&;f~ Clerk r-'