1983-04-05 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 5, 1983
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in
Regular Session on Monday, April 5, 1983, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in
the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
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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 Claud O'Shields gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 21, 1983
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 21,
1983, be approved as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Upon MOTION by Commissioner
Commissioner Barfield, the following
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED:
O'Shields, SECONDED by
Consent Agenda items were
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ANNUAL COUNTY VOLUNTEER RECEPTION
The Commissioners approved the proposed budget request in the
amount of $ 7 50 for the 4th Annual New Hanover County
Volunteer Recognition Reception to be held on April 24, 1983,
from 3:00-5:00 P.M., at Brodgen Hall.
RESOLUTION - SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
The CommissionerS-adopted a resolution for acceptance of
offers to purchase surplus real properties located at 129
Love Alley, Rankin Street, 206 N. Seventh Street, and 815
Orange Street for the sum of $4,682.50.
A copy of this Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book X,
Page 11.
NORTHEAST INTERCEPTOR - CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 - CONTRACT 4 -
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners authorized Chairman Gottovi to execute
Change Order No. 2 of Contract 4 for a net increase of
$350.08 for the electrical connection of Pump Station P5 and
P6 and the cost of the control panel for the motor contract
center.
FOCAL POINT DESIGNATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984-85
The Commissioners adopted a resolution designating the
community focal point for the aging population of New Hanover
County.
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A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page
11.
FIREWORKS PERMIT FOR CITY OF WILMINGTON PARKS & RECREATION
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DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners authorized issuance of a Fireworks Permit
to the City of wilmington for a fireworks show to be held on
the Cape Fear River Banks at the USS North Carolina
Battleship Memorial on Saturday, May 21, 1983, and Monday,
July 4, 1983.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING FOR
WILMINGTON URBAN AREA
The Commissioners authorized Chairman Gottovi to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of" Wilmington,
Town of Wrightsville Beach, Town of Belville, County of New
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 5, 1983 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNING FOR
WILMINGTON URBAN AREA (CONTINU"ED)
Hanove4 County. of Brunswick and North Carolina Department
of Transportation to establish and maintain a transportation
planning program for the Wilmington Urban Area.
A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is contained in
Exhibit Book X, Page 11.
PUBLIC AUCTION - SALE OF SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY - FINANCE
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DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners authorized Andrew J. Atkinson, County
Finance Director, to schedule a Public Auction to be held on
April 30, 1983, at 9:00 A.M. on the corner of 9th and Fanning
Streets for the sale of surplus personal property with the
terms of cash.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - JUDICIAL BUILDING - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment for Change
Order P-2 for the Judicial Building as follows:
Debit
Credit -
48 9800 911, Contingencies
48 4708 624, Plumbing Contractor
$5,142
$5,142
BUDGET AMENDMENT - AIRPORTjADAP 07 PROJECT
The Commissioners-approved the following Budget Amendment for
appropriating funds for estimated engineering expenses
necessary to complete the AirportjADAP 07 Project:
Debit - 61 9800 911, Contingencies
Credit - 61 4550 323, Engineering & Surveying
$3,500
$3,500
BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH DEPARTMENT - HOME HEALTH
The Commissioners-approved the following Budget Amendment for
revenues received from Home Health Services to be used for
extension and expansion of the Home Health Program:
Debit - 11 3516 374, Revenues
Credit - 11 5164 326, Other Professional Services
11 5164 381, Telephone
11 5164 421, Departmental Supplies
11 5164 470, Dues & Subscriptions
11 5164 520, Travel, Meetings & Schools
$22,000
$ 9,000
840
10,891
569
700
BUDGET AMENDMENT - ARROWHEAD PARK
The Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment to close out
the Arrowhead Capital Project Account as follows:
Debit - 38 3310 890, Interest on Investments $3,352
38 6125 360, Advertising 4
38 6125 370, Contracted Services 292
38 6125 615, Landscaping 9
38 6125 630, Construction 723
38 6125 640, Playground Equipment 75
38 6125 641, Water System 53
38 6125 911, Contingencies 560
11 3983 923, Transfer from Arrowhead Capital
Project 5,068
Credit 38 9711 900, Transfer to General $5,068
11 3990 990, Appropriated Fund Balance 5,068
BUDGET AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY COUNTY MANAGER
The following Budget Amendments were approved by the County
Manager and reported to the Commissioners for entry into the
record:
4121 = County Manger
Debit - 11 9800 911, Contingencies
Credit - 11 4121 520, Travel, Meeting & Schools
$1,500
$1,500
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BUDGET AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY COUNTY MANAGER (CONTINUED)
New Hanover County Library - Regional Quiz Bo~l - State
Competition in Raleigh, N.C.
Debit - 11 3611 334, LSCA (Enrichment Grant)
Credit - 11 6110 520, Conference & Travel
$ 112
$ 112
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Finance - Internal Auditor - Telephone Equipment for New
Position
Debit - 11 4200 480, Miscellaneous
Credit - 11 4123 640, Capital Outlay
$ 522
$ 522
Cape Fear Technical Institute - Routine Quarterly Budget
Adjustment
Debit - 593 7114 20, In-State Transportation -Adm. $350
593 7115 20, Out-of-State Transportation 100
593 6113 20, Supplies & Materials 300
Credit - 593 7117 20, Out-of-State Subsidence $450
593 7110 20, Salaries-College Work Study 300
NON-AGENDA ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak on
an item not listed on the agenda. No one commented.
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PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
County Manager Cooper stated that the purpose of the public
hearing was to solicit proposals for projects that would be
eligible for funding under the Community Development Block Grant
Program. The public hearing is the first of two public hearings
required by the North Carolina Department of Natu"ral Resources
and Community Development before the submission of a Community
Development Block Grant Application. He stressed that the
eligibili ty criteria were stringent and that the sewer project
was probably the only project that would meet the eligibility
requirements.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to submit a
proposal and informed them to contact Planning Director Hayes for
submission of their proposal stating that he would assist them in
determining eligibility requirements.
It was the consensus of the Board for County Manager Cooper
to reapply for a sewer project and report back to the
Commissioners with this proposal and any other proposals that
have been submitted for review and consideration
PUBLIC HEARING - AIRLIE ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
Chairman Gottovi stated that the Airlie Road Neighborhood
Plan had been forwarded to the Commissioners for review and she
complimented the Planning Staff and residents of Airlie Road on a
well prepared document.
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Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the
preparation of the plan stating that the plan outlines specific
action recommendations for neighborhood improvements, capital
projects, code revisions and regulatory reforms reflecting a
selected land development concept plan for guiding present and
future urban growth in the vicinity of Airlie Road. He stated
that the Board had the following options for using and carrying
out the plan:
1. Adopt a resolution endorsing the Airlie Road plan as
the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners' official
policy to guide the present and future development of
Airlie Road.
2. Take specific actions implementing several or all of
the recommendations outlined in the Airlie Road Plan.
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PUBLIC HEARING = AIRLIE ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN (CONTINUED)
3. Accept the plan as representing a majority of the
residents wishes without taking any official action.
4. Take no specific action on the Airlie Road Plan.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor
of the plan. The following persons commented:
Ms. Ann Russell
Dr. Donald Getz
Ms. Lorene Johnston
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
opposition to the plan. The following persons commented:
Dr. J. E. Furr
Mr. Robert Furr
Mr. B. C. Hedgepath
commissioner O'Shields expressed his concern of the non-
conforming use of wholesale commercial fish markets and suggested
addressing this problem before taking any action on the plan.
After discussion, it was the cons'ensus of the Board to take
no action on this plan and place this item on the May 2, 1983,
Agenda allowing time to obtain input from the commercial marinas
and wholesale fish houses. Also, the Planning Staff is to inform
the Commissioners on what procedures. or enabling legislation
should be taken to designate Airlie Road as a senic road in North
Carolina.
BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 8:20
o'clock P.M. until 8:45 o'clock P. M.
DISCUSSION OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE AND LOW-
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LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
Mr. Bill Smalley, Chairman of the County Hazardous Waste
Advisory Task Force, appeared before the Commissioners to
present the New Hanover County Hazardous Waste and Low-Level
Radioactive Waste Management Ordinance. He introduced the
members present of the Task Force and thanked Assistant County
Manager Cannon and his secretary, Kathy Batchelor, for their
assistance in the preparation of this ordinance.
Mr. Smalley gave the background information on the ordinance
pointing out the key issues, scope of task force activities, and
items of special interest.
The Commissioners expressed their appreciation to the Task
Force for a job well done and the many hours spent in the
preparation of this ordinance.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
monitor the progress of the Clark Bill and schedule a Work
Session in the month of June inviting Mr. O.W. Strickland or Mr.
Bill Meyers of the N. C. Solid Waste Management Board to explain
the state and federal regulations and discuss the proposed
ordinance.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM - PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Personnel Director Mallette and Personnel Analyst Walton
appeared before the Commissioners with a presentation on the
proposed Performance Appraisal System recommended for evaluating
County employees. Personnel Director Mallette gave the
background information and requested input from the
Commissioners.
County Manager Cooper stressed the costsof personnel to the
County and the importance of having an effective performance
appraisal system.
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PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM = PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT (CONTINUED)
After discussion, the Commissioners complimented the
Personnel Department on the work and effort that went into the
preparation of this system. It was the consensus of the Board
that extensive training for the supervisors would be necessary
in the implementation of this new system.
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Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to adopt the proposed Performance Appraisal System
authorizing the County Manager and Personnel staff to implement
this plan. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A discussion was held on the evaluation of the County Manager
by the County Commissioners. Commissioner Barfield MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to establish a performance
appraisal form for evaluating the County Manager with the
guidance of the Personnel Director. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
It was also the cons~nsus of the Board to request the
Personnel Department to establish an appraisal form for the
Social Services Department and other boards. These Forms are to
be prepared and presented to the Commissioners" for final
approval.
DELETION OF AGENDA ITEM NO. 14 - RESOLUTION - SEWAGE DISPOSAL
BOND MATTER - $35,000:000 - - -
County Manager Cooper requested that Item No. 14 be removed
from the agenda in order for more information to be forwarded to
the Commissioners on this matter.
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It was the consensus of the Board to remove Item No. 14 with
this item being placed on the agenda when the necessary data has
been obtained.
PROCLAMATION - CANCER CONTROL MONTH
Commissioner O'Shields .MOVED,- SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to authorize Chairman Gottovi to sign the following Proclamation
proclaiming the month of April as Cancer Control Month:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, medical progress now being made against cancer
already has helped to restore many of the citizens of New Hanover
County to soundness and health; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of New Hanover C-ounty are
becoming increasingly aware of the ways in which they can
minimize the threat of cancer to themselves; and
be done
education,
and
WHEREAS, in spite of the advances much yet remains to
in the area of research, public and professional
service to cancer patients and patient rehabilitation;
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WHEREAS, during the month of April, which is observed
by Act of Congress and Presidential proclamation as CANCER
CONTROL MONTH, public attention is focused on the cancer problem
in every State of the Union; and
WHEREAS, it is during CANCER CONTROL MONTH that the
American Cancer Society conducts its annual educational and fund-
raising Cancer Crusade; and
, WHEREAS, ~his lifesaving effort of the Society is
joined each year by hundreds of New Hanover County volunteers.
Board of
Carolina,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen E. Gottovi, Chairman of the
County Commissioners, New Hanover County, North
do hereby proclaim the month of April 1 to 30, 1983, as
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CANCER CONTROL MONTH (CONTINUED)
PROCLAMATION
CANCER CONTROL MONTH
in the County of New Hanover, and in so doing, I urge all
ci tizens to heed cancer's early warning signs and respond
generously to the American Cancer Society's Crusade appeal.
RESOLUTION - NUCLEAR WEAPONS FREEZE CAMPAIGN
Mr. Ron Shackelford, Local Coordinator for the North
Carolina Nuclear Weapons Freeze Campaign, appeared before the
Board with additional information on the support of a United
States-Soviet Nuclear Weapons Freeze. This item was continued
from the Board Meeting of March 7, 1983.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
favor of this issue. The following person commented:
Dr. Melton McLaurin
Chairman Gotovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
opposition to this issue. The following person commented:
Col. Ben Washburn
After discussion and comments by the Commissioners,
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to
table the resolution and let the County Commissioners act
according to their individual wishes. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED as follows:
Voting Aye: Commissioners O'Shields, Blake and Barfield.
Voting Noe: Chairman Gottov~ and Commissioner O'Neal.
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Richard Gerr ish, Chairman of the Transportation proj ect
Advisory Committee, appeared before the Board giving background
information on the Five Year Transportation Development Plan. He
stated that the purpose of the plan is to centralize and
coordinate a transportation program in New Hanover County to
provide transportation to human resource clients in the County.
Mr. David Robinson, consultant and author of the Five-Year
Transportation Development Plan, discussed and explained the
goals and objectives of the plan.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Blake to adopt the plan designating the New Hanover
County Department of Social Services as the Lead Transportation
Agency for New Hanover County with the County Manager monitoring
and reporting issues of concern to the Board. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Plan is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 12.
RESOLUTION - ESTABLISHING LOCAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCEDURES
FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AIRPORTS AND LANDING STRIPS IN NEW HANOVER
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COUNTY
Airport Manager Shackel ford, Jr. appeared before the
Commissioners with a resolution adopted by the Airport Commission
establishing local review and permitting procedures for public
and private airports and landing strips to insure the continued
safety and utility of all approach and departure patterns used at
New Hanover County Airport. He gave background information on an
airstrip being constructed called Cassion Air Field, explaining
his concern for safety due to the proximity of this airstrip with
some approach patterns at the New Hanover County Airport. He
requested the Commissioners to consider adoption of this
resolution or to establish appropriate review procedures for the
construction and operation of any airport in the County.
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RESOLUTION - ETABLISHING LOCAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCEDURES
FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AIRPORTS AND LANDING STRIPS IN NEW HANOVER
COUNTY ( CONTINUED) - -
Commissioner O'Neal expressed his concern for the
construction of an airstrip in an R-20 Residential District and
the side effects on a residential area.
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After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to have the County Manager, County
Attorney, Airport Manager, Planning Director, and Inspections
Director to prepare a resolution addressing the problems
discussed and for the Planning Department to advise the
Commissioners on what, if anything, can be done to remedy the
current situation with the construction of Cassion Air Field.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST BY THE GREATER WILMINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO
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DISCUSS TOURISM PROMOTION WITH THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Chairman Gottovi stated she had received a request from the
Chamber of Commerce to schedule a meeting with the
Commissioners to discuss tourism promotion.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
authorize Chairman Gottovi to inform the Chamber of Commerce
that this item would be placed on the Agenda for the
regularly scheduled meeting of April 18, 1983, for a 30-
minute discussion of tourism.
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ENDORSEMENT OF CLEAN-UP LITTER WEEK = APRIL 17-23, 1983
By consensus the Commissioners endorsed the week of April 17-
23, 1983, as Clean-Up Litter Week in New Hanover County as
sponsored by the State of North Carolina Department of
Transportation.
DISCUSSION - HOUSE BILL NO. 463 - MECKLENBURG TRANSIENT
OCCUPANCY TAX
Chairman Gottovi informed the Commissioners of House Bill No.
463 authorizing 3% tax on the rental of hotel-motel rooms
county-wide (Mecklenburg County only). Revenues collected
would be dedicated to convention/visi tor promotion; the
construction, operation and maintenance of visitor related
facilities; and to visitor related activities such as arts
cultural events, and festivals. Chairman Gottovi stated
that Mecklenburg County is requesting statewide support of
this bill, and that she will forward additional information
on the proposed bill.
DISCUSSION - HOUSE BILL 426 - ADDITIONAL SALES TAX REVENUE
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FOR COUNTIES
Chairman Gottovi stated that the North Carolina Association
of County Commissioners had requested each county to support
House Bill 426 increasing the State sales tax to 4% and
sharing 50% of the proceeds with local gove;rnmez:ts.
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After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Blake to adopt a resolution to be forwarded to
our senators and representatives supporting the passage of
this bill. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is 'contained in Exhibit Book X,
Page 12.
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DISCUSSION OF DISTRICT ELECTIONS
Chairman Gottovi stated that she had received a note and call
from Representative Lutz stating that the District Elections
Bills were being discussed tomorrow, April 6, 1983,
at 10:00 A.M. and that a substitution was to be submitted by
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ADDITIONAL ITEM (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF DISTRICT ELECTIONS (CONTINUED)
the introducers. She stated that she had tried to contact
Representative Lutz but was unsuccessful and did not have
complete information on this issue. Chairman Gottovi will
forward any information received on the progress of these
bills.
APPOINTMENT OF JEAN CREDLE TO THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF
HEALTH
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to
appoint Ms. Jean Credle to serve a 3-year term in the General
Public category position to the New Hanover County Board of
Health. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENTS TO THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT
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TASK FORCE
Chairman Gottovi stated that D.A.R.E. had recommended Mr. Jay
Parker to serve on the Courthouse Development Task Force as
the representative for D.A.R.E. Chairman Gottovi also stated
that she had received a letter from Mr. Michael W. Creed
requesting appointment to serve on the Courthouse Task Force
as the Citizen at Large.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board t<?
appoint Mr. Jay Parker to serve on the Task Force as the
representative for D.A.R.E. and to appoint Mr. Michael Creed
to serve on the Task Force as the Citizen at Large.
The County Manager was requested to contact the City of
Wilmington to see if the City had selected a representative.
DISCUSSION OF ENDORSEMENT FOR SALE OF WWIL RADIO STATION TO A
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MINORITY GROUP
Commissioner Barfield stated that he had received a letter
from Mr. James Capers, Jr., Vice President and Managing
Director of WHSL/WWIL Radio Stations, informing him of the
sale of WWIL to a minority group or individual_if such a
buyer can be found. Commissioner Barfield requested
endorsement of the sale by the Commissioners.
After discussion,
each Commissioner
minority group if
it was the consensus of the Board to allow
to write a letter endorsing the sale to a
they so wish.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER
BUDGET AMENDMENT - DUI GRANT - PATROL PROGRAM - SHERIFF'S
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DEPARTMENT
County Manager Cooper requested
Amendment to transfer funds from
Account to set up the Federal
Enforcement Program as follows:
the approval of a Budget
the Highway Safety Grant
Sheriff's Alcohol Field
Debit - 11 3413 220, Highway Safety Grant
Credit - 11 4313 100, Salaries & Wages
11 4313 210, FICA
11 4313 222, Retirement - LEO
11 4313 230, Group Insurance
11 4313 392, M & R Equipment
11 4313 393, M & R Autos
11 4313 411, printing
11 4313 421, Department Supplies
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Credit - 11 4313 422, Auto Supplies
11 4313 520, Travel
11 4313 540, Insurance
11 4313 640, Capital Outlay
$39,712
$14,154
950
850
882
68
500
3,300
$18,999
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER (CONTINUED)
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ESTABLISHMENT OF INDIVIDUAL CREDIT CARDS FOR COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
County Manager Cooper stated that the Commissioners had
indicated an interest in having individual credit cards to
use on county business. He stated that he had investigated
this matter and in order to obtain these cards, the American
Express Company requested the endorsement of a resolution by
the Commissioners authorizing issuance of the cards and
authorization for the County Manager to make a contrac'tual
commitment on behalf of New Hanover County.
After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Blake to adopt the resolution for the issuance
of credit cards requesting County Manager Cooper to prepare
rules and regulations to be followed upon issuance of the
cards. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page
12.
DISCUSSION OF COUNTY MEMBERSHIP TO CAPITAL CLUB IN RALEIGH
County Manager Cooper asked the Commissioners if they would
be interested in obtaining membership for New Hanover County
in the Capital Club in Raleigh.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board not to
obtain membership at this time.
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DISCUSSION MOTOR FREIGHT CARRIER SUIT
County Attorney Pope asked the Commissioners if they would
like for New Hanover County to join five other counties in a
common defense for the second suit by the Motor Fr.eight
Carriers.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Chairman Gottovi to join in the common defense effort. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION = NEW HANOVER COUNTY VS. CONTINENTAL, ET AL =
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
County Attorney Pope presented an update on the above
referenced suit stating that he had received a letter from
Mr. Fred Davenport, Jr., Attorney, recommending that we seek
a postponement of the pending motions in this case.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields, MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to seek a continuance of the motions.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields
that the meeting be recessed to Executive Session to discuss
property acquisition. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting to Executive Session
at 11:45 o'clock P.M.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi
to reconvene the meeting to Public Session at 12:05 o'clock P.M.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner
to adjourn the
UNANIMOUSLY.
Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields
meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 12:10 o'clock P.M.
@epectfullysubmitted'
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L ie F. Smith, Clerk