HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-06-20 Regular Meeting
3 2 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1983
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, June 20, 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 meetinJ to order.
Commissioner Claud O'Shields, Jr. gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 6, 1983
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield that
the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 6, 1983, be approved as
presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Barfield requested that he be excused from voting
on Item No. 2 on the Consent Agenda due to a conflict of interest.
It was the consensus of the Board to excuse Commissioner Barfield from
voting on Item No. 2 on the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to
withdraw Item No. 6 - Resolution with the City of Wilmington - Raw
Water Line - and to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda as
follows. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH MAY 31, 1983
A copy of the Report of the Collector of Revenue through May 31,
1983, as approved, is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 22.
APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
A copy of the list of tax abatements and refunds as approved
is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 22.
APPROVAL OF ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF FIREMEN
The Commissioners approved the-annual certification of Firemen
for the Winter Park Volunteer Fire Department and Castle Hayne
Volunteer Fire Department to the N. C. Firemen's Pension Fund.
A copy of the certifications are contained in Exhibit Book X,
Page 22.
APPROVAL OF DATE OF SALE - COUNTY AUCTION - FINANCE DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved the date of July 30, 1983, for the
Co~nty Auction to be held for the sale of surplus equipment and
automobiles.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION~ - CLEAN WATER BOND APPLICATION - WASTE-
WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM - ENGINEERING DEPARTMBNT
Chairman Gottovi was authorized-to execute a J:e~o,lut:i9n for
applications to be filed for assistance in the construction of the
Wrightsville Sewer System, the Step 1 Sewer Collection System,
and Step 1 Interceptor System.
h,...copy of the Resoluti,on is contained In Exhibit Book X, Page 23.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT - CITY OF WILMINGTON - INSPECTIONS
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute a contract
with the City of Wilmington permitting the County Inspections
Department to perform inspections within the corporate boundaries
of the City.
A copy of the contract is on file In the County Manager's office.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1983 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION - DISPOSAL OF COUNTY PERSONAL PROPERTY OF
LITTLE VALUE - FINANCE DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing the County
Finance Director to select the best method of disposing of surplus
personal property valued less than $500.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 23.
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RESOLUTION - AWARD OF BID TO BURROUGHS CORPORATION - DATA PROCESSING
The Commissioners awarded the low bid to Burroughs Corporation in the
amount of $25,200 for a Disk Storage Drive and authorized the Chairman
to execute the agreement.
A copy of the Resolution and Agreement are contained in Exhibit Book
X, Page 23.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - DUI PATROL - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved-a Budget Amendment in the amount of $9,500
for additional monies for salaries to be shown in the 1982/83 budget
for the Sheriff's Department as follows:
Debit - Acct. #11 3413 220, Highway Safety Grant
Credit - Acct. #11 4313 100, Salaries & Wages
$9,500
$9,500
BUDGET AMENDMENT - CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
The Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment in the amount of $5,875
for year end budget~ansfers as part of the budget balancing process
for Cape Fear Technical Institute as follows:
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Debit - Acct. #6111, Contractural Services
9151, Alterations & Additions
Credit - Acct. #2801, Salaries - Deans & Director
2806, Retirement Contributions
2807, FICA?Contribution
6223, Repairs - Facilities
6207, FICA Contribution
7116, In-state Subsistence
$ 975
5,000
$ 150
15
10
5,000
225
475
BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROVED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER
The following Budget Amendment was approved by the County Manager
and is being reported for record as follows:
New Hanover County Library - Enrichment (LSCA)
Debit - Acct. #11 3611 334, Enrichment (LSCA)
Credit - Acct. #11 6110 520, Meetings & Travel
$ 114
$ 114
DISCUSSION - ITEM NO. 6 - RESOLUTION - CITY OF WILMINGTON - RAW WATER LINE
EXTENSION
County Manager Cooper gave background information on the endorsement
of a resolution approving the filing of the City of Wilmington for a grant
to partially finance a raw water line extension along U.S. Highway 421
butsid~. of the City's-corporate boundaries with no financial participation
by the County. He recommended approval of the resolution stressing the
benefit to both the City and County for an additional supply of raw water
to W. R. Grace Company.
Chairman Gottovi stressed the importance of the Commissioners being
thoroughly informed on any negotiations by the City and County with
reference to water and sewer.
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After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Blake to adopt the resolution approving the raw water line extension. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Resolution is contained In Exhibit Book X, Page 24.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC
~EQUEST BY MAYOR OF CAROLINA BEACH FOR FUNDING OF 4-WHEEL DRIVE
VEHICLE FOR THE PLEASURE ISLAND RESCUE SQUAD
Mayor Neil Pharr appeared before the Commissioners on behalf of
the Pleasure Island Rescue Squad to request reconsideration of
the Board for additional funding in the amount of $15,000 for the
purchase of a 4-wheel vehicle for the rescue squad amending their
budget request.
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NON-AGENDA ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC (CONTINUED)
~EQUEST BY MAYOR OF CAROLINA BEACH FOR FUNDING OF 4-WHEEL DRIVE
VEHICLE FOR THE PLEASURE ISLAND RESCUE SQUAD (CONTINUED)
County Manager Cooper pointed out that many additional requests
were going to be made and suggested that consideration of these
requests should be made after the final budgetary process had
been completed.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to defer
a decision on this request until the final budget had been
adopted.
DISCUSSION - SPECIAL USE PERMIT #S-2l0 6/83 - 327 PINECLIFF
DRIVE - CHILD DAY CARE SERVICE
~Patrice Guerry appeared before the Commissioners on behalf
of the residents of Pinecliff Subdivision to express opposition
to the new Planning Board procedure whereby only one public
hearing is scheduled for issuance of a Special Use Permit. She
stated that the current letter being forwarded by the New Hanover
County Planning Department to adjoining property owners did not
adequately inform or define the procedures to be followed at the
hearing; consequently, the opposition was not given an equal
opportunity to present their views. Upon these grounds, Ms. Guerry
requested consideration of the Board to void the Special Use Permit
issued on June 6, 1983, and schedule another public hearing for
proper presentation by both sides.
County Attorney Pope stated that he felt the four general require-
ments for the issuance of this Special Use Permit had been met
and .that. he. had explained to Ms. Guerry .the p_rocess for
further pursuing tnis issue by filing a petition with the Clerk of
Superior Court within 30 days after, the decision of the Board is
filed in the office of the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to request the
Planning Staff to include the four findings of fact with an
explanation of the procedures to be followed at a Public Hearing
in the letter forwarded to the adjoining property owners.
PUBLIC HEARING - SECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND BOND FUNDS
Mr. Bobby Powell appeared before the Commissioners on behalf of
Mr. Lewis Sewell and Mr. Ted Funderburke of the N. C. Department of
Transportation and introduced two other representatives of the depart-
ment, Mr. J. R. Robinson, District Engineer, and Mr. Jim Cook, Highway
Maintenance Engineer for New Hanover County. Mr. Powell gave background
information on the 1983/84 projected secondary road construction alloca-
tion of $39,436 for New Hanover County stating that the Department of
Transportation recommended the disbursement of these funds for the paving
of two roads: (1) State Road No. 1518, \~ipperwill Road, and (2) State
Road No. 2107, Patsy Lane. Mr. Powell explained the formula used to
determine the priority CJf paving: secondary roads.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present", wished to speak on the
issue. The following persons commented:
Ms. Madaline Jones
Ms. Catherine Vosnock
Mr. Jim Cook
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Chairman Gottovi to approve the recommendation of the N. C. Department
of Transportation for the paving of SR 1518 and SR 2107. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting from 10:00 o'clock A.M.
to 10:15 o'clock A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING - CLOSING OF BASIN ROAD
Mr. Gleason Allen, Attorney for the petitioners, appeared before
the Commissioners giving background information on the closing of
Basin Road stating that he would be glad to answer questions by the
Board or general public.
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PUBLIC HEARING - CLOSING OF BASIN ROAD (CONTINUED)
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Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak
on this issue. No one commented.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to approve an order closing Basin Road.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Order is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 24.
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ITEM NO.7 - POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 5, 1983, BOARD MEETING
Chairman Gottovi stated -that she had been contacted-by
Mr. Wallace Murchison, Attorney representing the Industrial Facilities
and Pollution Control Financing Authority, requesting postponement of
this item until the July 5, 1983, meeting due to a time factor involved
in advertising.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield
to postpone the Public Hearing until the July 5, 1983, Board Meeting.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES INTERNATIONAL - CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL SECRETARY
Ms. Ann Allnutt, representing the Cape Fear Chapter of Professional
Secretaries International, appeared before the Commissioners giving
background information on the requirements of attaining the status
of a Certified Professional Secretary. She requested endorsement of
House Joint Resolution #957 and endorsement of a draft resolution for
the County supporting the Certified Professional Secretary on a state
and county level.
County Manager Cooper suggested a change in the wording of the
County resolution in Paragraph V from "giving preference" to "giving
strong consideration."
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After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to adopt the County resolution with the recommended
change in the wording and authorize Chairman Gottovi to write the local
legislators enclosing a copy of the resolution in support of Certified
Professional Secretaries. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 24.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL BOARD
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County Manager Cooper stated that he was totally pleased with
the working relationship, operation and management of the ABC Board
stating that his office received no complaints from the Citizens of
New Hanover County.
Mr. George L. Tally gave statistical information on the paSt year
stating that he felt good about sales but cautioned the effect of the
hew DUI law on sales and the increase of the state excise tax on
alcoholic beverages.
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to
reappoint Mr. William S. Rehder to serve a three-year term on the
ABC Board expiring June 30, 1986. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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DISCUSSION - HOME HEALTH CARE - JOINT MEETING - NEW HANOVER COUNTY
BOARD OF HEALTH
Mr. Edward Harris, Director of Comprehensive Home Health Care,
appeared before the Commissioners with a proposal for providing
all home health care services to the citizens of New Hanover County
emphasizing the potential savings to County taxpayers of $88,064
annually. He stated that Comprehensive Home Health Care is a private,
non-profit organization that provides skilled home health care at a
reduced cost to the consumer with the elimination of duplicate effort,
reduction of administrative costs, reduction of governmental involve-
ment in medical care, simplification of referrals by the medical
community, and'freeing up the Health Department staff for public health
activities.
Commissioner Blake questioned Mr. Harris about the population
figures used in his statistical data. Mr. Harris stated that the
population statistics were based on Cardinal Health Agency figures.
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DISCUSSION - HOME HEALTH CARE - JOINT MEETING - NEW HANOVER COUNTY
BOARD OF HEALTH (CONTINUED)
Dr. B. B. Ward commented on the effectiveness and efficiency of
the Comprehensive Home Health Care program in Brunswick County stating
that this program had provided better services at less costs to.the
consumers and county.
Dr. Jack Wilson commented on his support of the program stressing
the reduction of costs to the patients and the provision of more
sophisticated services.
Chairman Gottovi expressed her concern for the care of indigent
patients asking if the program provided care for this sector.
Mr. Harris stated that this program would provide care for indigent
patients with his organization being the sole provider for home health
care services in New Hanover County enabling state funding for these
patients. He stated that the non-working poor would be provided home
health care services through private contributions to the foundation
to be used for that purpose.
Chairman Gottovi requested Mr. Harris to provide the Commissioners
with a list of members on the Advisory Board.
Commissioner Blake stressed the importance of providing the best
care possible for the citizens of New Hanover County pointing out to
the Board that this was the major priority and responsibility of the
Board in making a decision.
County Manager Cooper suggested that if the New Hanover County
Health Department desired to continue to provide home health care for
the County that the Department should appear before the Commissioners
justifying the continuation of this program. He also suggested that
any other agency desiring to provide this service should come before
the Board with their proposals.
Mr. Carl Durham, Chairman of the Board of Health, stated that
the question to be answered was, does this County want a monopoly or
not?
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to have the
Board of Health make a presentation to the Commissioners explaining
their program and responding to questions raised by Comprehensive Home
Health Care.
DISCUSSION - APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND APPOINTMENT OF
THE "ACTING" DIRECTOR OF HEALTH
County Manager Cooper explained that the General Statutes provide
for the selection of the Director of Health by the County Board of
Health in consultation with the County Board of Commissioners. He
asked direction of the Board as to what type of consultation they
desired.
Mr. Carl Durham, Chairman of the Board of Health, stated that the
applicants had been narrowed to three candidates with the concurrence
of the County Manager and that he planned to make on-site visits to
each candidate's home town.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to request the
Board of Health to forward to the Commissioners copies of the resumes
for the three final candidates with designation of the final candidate
allowing the Commissioners ample time to review and make any comments
with reference to the selection of the final candidate before the
final appointment by the Board of Health.
Mr. Durham informed the Commissioners that the Board of Health
had appointed Dr. William J. Eakins to serve as the "Acting" Director
of Health during this interim period of time.
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RESOLUTION - NAMING OF 1-40 BRIDGE - CASTLE HAYNE, NORTH CAROLINA
Mr. Thomas A. Radewicz appeared before the Commissioners requesting
adoption of a resolution naming the 1-40 Bridge over the Northeast
Cape Fear River located in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, the "BLOSSOM
FERRY BRIDGE."
Commissioners O'Shi,elds MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to
adopt a resolution requesting the Department of Transportation to
name the 1-40 Bridge, "BLOSSOM FERRY BRIDGE." Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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A copy of the Resolution is contained In Exhibit Book X, Page 24.
LUNCH
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for lunch from 12:20 o'clock
P.M. to 1:20 o'clock P.M.
ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS TAX BILL
Commissioner O'Shields stated that the County's proposed Room
Accommodations Tax bill had not been entered and that he could not
find a copy of our proposed bill stating that Tommy Rhodes volunteered
to introduce it if he could obtain a copy of the bill.
It was the consensus of the Board to forward a copy of the bill
to Representative Harry Payne before he returns to Raleigh.
STREET RENAMING - PORTER'S NECK ROAD TO BALD EAGLE LANE
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the
polling of the property owners on Porter's Neck Road for the renaming
of this road to Champ Davis Road or Bald Eagle Lane stating that
57 property owners preferred Bald Eagle Lane and 50 property owners
preferred Champ Davis Road.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak on the
issue. The following person commented:
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Mr. Charles Baker
After discussion, Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to rename Porter's Neck Road to "Bald Eagle Lane". Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Voting Noe: Commissioner O'Shields
A copy of the Ordinance is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 25.
Commissioner O'Neal suggested that some procedure be established
for guidance and direction in the renaming of roads, streets, and
bridges.
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PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO FINANCE DIRECTOR
Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Commissioners, presented a
plaque to Finance Director Andrew Atkinson congratulating he and
his staff on a job well done stating that this was the second year
New Hanover County had received a Certificate of Conformance in
Financial Reporting for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
for the fiscal year.
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR ENGINE
GENERATOR
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to
approve a Project Ordinance for the Engine Generator and the following
Budget Amendments for the closing of the Fiscal Year 1982/83. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Debit - Acct. #68 3986 920, Transfer from Airport Operating $17,287
#68 3455 368, State Grant 17,287
#68 3455 262, Federal Grant - ADAP-05 14,988
#68 3455 263, Federal Grant - ADAP-06 50,963
Credi t - Acct. #68 4550 372, Construction Contract $82,000
68 4550 323, Engineering Contract - TCA 15,575
#68 9800 911, Continqencies 2,950
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APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR ENGINE
GENERATOR PROJECT ORDINANCE
A copy of the Project Ordinance lS contained In Exhibit Book X,
Page 25.
COMMISSIONER BARFIELD EXCUSED FROM MEETING
Commissioner Barfield requested to be excused from the meeting
due to being ill. It was the consensus of the Board to excuse
Commissioner Barfield from the remainder of the meeting.
APPROVAL OF 1983/84 BUDGET ORDINANCE
County Manager Cooper stated that this had been a very difficult
budget year and presented a Budget Ordinance .adqing an _
additional one-half cent to the tax base transferring some additional
funds from the Unappropriated Fund Balance and increasing the County's
Contingencies by $250,000 allowing the County to have substantial
funds to meet the school requirements and other needs of County
agencies.
County Manager Cooper gave a brief presentation on some of the
policy statements that have been incorporated in the budget as follows:
1. The appropriation to the Landfill was based on an
additional fee increase of $1.00 per cubic yard
until such time as the County goes to tonnage.
2. Contractural Agreements will be developed with
outside agencies receiving funding showing the
type of agency, amount of funding, and expendi-
tures by these agencies. The County Manager will
report to the Board at a later date with a present-
ation of these agreements.
3. Travel - County Manager Cooper requested approval
of the Commissioners to permit the Department
Heads to allocate travel funds for their departments
according to its needs following the guidelines
already established for travel.
4. County Manager Cooper stated that he had requested
that his car allowance be handled through a leased
car; however, due to circumstances, he requested
approval of the Commissioners to handle his car allow-
ance as in the past until he returns from surgery.
After discussion, Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to adopt the Budge~ Ordinance and B~dget for the
Fiscal Year 1983/84 as recommended by the County Manager. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Absent:
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chai:r;mao Gottovi
CommlSSloner Barfield
Voting Aye:
A copy of the Budget Ordi-nance is containec in Exhibi t Book X, Page 25.
OAR FUNDING PROPOSAL FOR THE DISTRICT FARM PROGR~M
It was the consensus of the Board to authorize Chairman Gottovi to
execute the Grant Application with the Governor's Crime Commission for
continuation of the District Farm Program in the amount of $7,398.
APPROVAL OF DRAFT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH POLICY AND PROCEDURE
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FOR APPOINTMENT TO COUNTY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES OR
AUTHORITIES
Chairman Gottovi presented the draft resolution for establishing
policy and procedure for appointment of County Boards, Commissions,
Committees, and Authorities.
After discussion of each item with recommended changes, Commissioner
O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to approve the
resolution as amended. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Cha.irman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
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APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT AND PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR ENGINE
GENERATOR (CONTINUED)
Mental Health - more ABC funds received than expected
Debit
Credit
- Acct. #11 3520 330, ABC 5~ Bottle Tax
Acct. #11 5202 580, Southeastern Mental Health
$5,800
$5,800
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Parks and Recreation
Optimist
Revenue received 3/83 from Winter Park
Debit - Acct. 37-3340 840, Contribution-Winter Park Optimist $3,000
Credit - Acct. 37,6140-640, Cap. Project-Hugh MacRae
Equipment & Other Improvements $3,000
Northeast Interceptor - Adjust budget to actual transfer made
from Generaliset up transfer to Project on County wide sewer
Debit - Acct. 39 3470 920, Transfer from General
Credit - Acct. 39 4720 900, Contingencies
39 4743 901, Transfer to County-wide
sewer project
$51,174
$37,174
14,000
Airport Clear fron Airport Operating Accounts, Capital Project
Ordinance takes place of it
Debit - Acct. #60 ! r 30 652, Engineering $ 9,100
#60 ~"' 10 653, Resident Engineering 4,375
#60 4530 655, Construction 79,953
#60 4530 656, Contingencies 2,800
Credit - Acct. #60 3450 265, Federal Grant $66,176
#60 3450 365, State Grant 15,026
#60 9761 900, Transfer to Capital 15,026
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Cape Fear Tech Building Fund/Finance - Close Cape Fear Tech
Building Fund
Debit - Acct. #42 4702 323, Arch. & Eng. Surveying
#42 4702 630, Renovations
#42 ~800 911, Contingencies
#42 3310 890, Interest on Investments
#11 3985 925, Transfer from CFT Bldg.
Credit - Acct. #42 9711 900, Transfer to General
#11 3990 990, Appropriated Fund Balance
$ 286
89
205
4,052
4,632
$ 4,632
4,632
Jail Modification/Finance - Close out Jail Modification Capital
Project
Debit - Acct.
#40 3310 890, Int. on Investments $
#40 4700 620, Construction
#40 9800 911, Contingencies
#11 3984 924, Transfer from Jail fudification
#40 9711 900, Transfer to General $
#11 3990 990, Appropriated Fund Balance
Credit - Acct.
Juvenile Services - To cover expense for Fy 1982/83
Debit - Acct.
#11 4380 421, Departmental Supplies
#11 4380 326, Other-Professional Services
#11 4380 340, utilities
#11 4380 370, Contracted Services
#11 4380 392, M & R Equipment
#11 4380 410, Copying and Printing
#11 4380 520, Travel, Meeting and Schools
#11 4380 594, Installment/Lease Payments
#11 4380 640, Capital Outlay
#11 3438 330, Juvenile Subsidy Revenue
#11 4380 100, Salaries and Wages
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Credit - Acct.
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843
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1,616
2,491
2,491
2,491
$ 900
692
900
170
492
368
243
209
179
2,647
$ 6,800
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BUDGET AMENDMENTS (CONTINUED)
Refuse Fired Steam - To set up per contracts - Separate legal from
Construction account - Adjust to actual contract amount
Debit - Acct. #50 4750 323, Engineering $ 13,321
#50 9800 911, Contingencies 31,954
#50 3981 925, Transfer from Gen.
Capital Res. 489,200
Credit - Acct. #50 4750 324, Engineering $ 5,384
#50 4750 322, Engineering-Out of Pocket 7,937
#50 4750 521, Legal 3l,9~4 ~.
#50 4750 325, Construction 489,200
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APPROVAL OF DRAFT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH POLICY AND PROCEDURE
FOR APPOINTMENT TO COUNTY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES OR
AUTHORITIES (CONTINUED)
A copy of the Resolution is contained In Exhibit Book X, Page 26.
APPOINTMENT OF MR. WILLIAM S. REHDER AS CHAIRMAN OF THE ABC BOARD
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to appoint
Mr. William S. Rehder Chairman of the ABC Board for the Fiscal Year
1983/84. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent:
Commissioner Barfield
APPOINTMENT OF MS. JOAN K. BROWN TO CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to appoint Ms. Joan K. Brown for an 8-year term expiring June 30,
1991. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
APPOINTMENTS TO AIRPORT COMMISSION POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 5, 1983, MEETING
Commissioner O'Neal requested postponement of the appointments to
the Airport Commission until the July 5, 1983, Board meeting.,
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After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to postpone
making appointments to the Airport Commission until the July 5, 1983,
Board meeting.
REAPPOINTMENT OF LAMAR W. McIVER TO WILMINGTON/NEW HANOVER COUNTY
INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to reappoint
Mr. Lamar W. McIver to serve a 3-year term expiring June 8, 1986, on
the Wilmington/New Hanover County Insurance Advisory Committee. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
REAPPOINTMENT OF BARBARA M. MARCROFT AND DAVID NASH TO MUSEUM BOARD
OF TRUSTEES
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to
reappoint Ms. Barbara M. Marcroft and Mr. David Nash to serve 3-year
terms expiring June 30, 1986, on the Museum Board of Trustees. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent:
Commissioner Barfield
APPOINTMENT OF JAMES L. GEARHART AND JOHN OLIN PERRITT, III TO MUSEUM
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to appoint
Mr. James L. Gearhart and Mr. John Olin Perritt, III to serve a 3-year
term expiring June 30, 1986, on the Museum Board of Trustees. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1983 : (CONTINUED)
APPOINTMENT TO MUSEUM BOARD (CONTINUED)
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
REAPPOINTMENT OF LOUTEN R. HEDGEPETH AND RICHARD M. MORGAN TO
NEW HANOVER COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commlssioner O'Neal
to reappoint Mr. Louten R. Hedgepeth and Mr. Richard M. Morgan to
the New Hanover County Retirement System Board of Trustees to serve
a 2-year term expiring June 30, 1985. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
REAPPOINTMENT OF KAREN E. GOTTOVI TO SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to
reappoint Chairman Karen E. Gottovi to serve a 3-year term on the
Social Services Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
REAPPOINTMENT OF CYNTHIA LUKE AND SHIRLEE GEARHART TO NEW HANOVER
COUNTY COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to
reappoint Cynthia Luke and Shirlee Gearhart to serve 2-year terms
on the New Hanover County Council on the Status of Women. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
APPOINTMENT OF WANDA COPELY TO NEW HANOVER COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF
WOMEN
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to appoint
Wanda Copley to 'serve a 2-year term expiring June 30, 1985 on the New
Hanover County Council on the Status of Women. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
ENDORSEMENT OF REVEREND C. E. ANDERSON TO GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENT FOR
VACANCY OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
It was the consensus of the Board to authorize Chairman Gottovi
to write a letter to the State Social Services Commission endorsing the
Governor's appointment of Reverend C. E. Anderson to fill the unexpired
term of Ms. Alice von Oesen on the New Hanover County Board of Social
Services.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1983 (CONTINUED)
APPOINTMENTS TO DOMICILIARY HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields
to appoint the following persons to the Domiciliary Home Community
Advisory Committee.
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Mr. Ken Alpert to serve a 3-year term representing Mental Retardatior
Ms. Ann Boseman to serve a 3-year term
Mr. Herbert Howard to serve a 3-year term
Ms. Grace Hixson to serve a 3-year term
Mr. Jessie Batson to serve a 2-year term
Ms. Catherine Benjamin to serve a 2-year term
Mr.. E. M. Nadel to serve a 2-year term
Ms. Victoria Sheridan to serve a l-year term
Ms. Lucille Whitty to serve a l-year term
Ms. Louise Worthy to serve a l-year term
Ms. Marie McKeithan to serve as an Alternate Member
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - ADDITIONAL ITEMS
UPDATE ON LOCAL SALES TAX AND ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS BILLS
Commissioner O'Shields updated the Board on the Local Sales Tax
and Room Accommodations Bills.
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After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board for County
Attorney Pope to carry a copy of our local bill which was endorsed
by the Chamber of Commerce, City of Wilmington, Town of Carolina
Beach, Town of Wrightsville Beach, and Town of Kure Beach directly
to one of our local legislators for introduction when the other
bills are introduced.
REFERENDUM - LOCAL DISTRICT ELECTION
Staff Attorney Silliman presented a timetable for the
referendum on District Elections giving background information
stating the effects of House Bill 291, if enacted on the Board's
rights to initiate its own referendum.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to schedule
the referendum for District Elections on October 11, 1983, requestin~
the Planning Department to proceed with preparing a plan for seven
(7) districts and requesting Staff Attorney Silliman to make a
thorough study of House Bill 291.
APPROVAL OF FUNDS FOR 1983 EASTERN BABE RUTH STATE TOURNAMENT
Commissioner O'Shields stated that he had been approached
by Mr. Doug Morgan, President of the New Hanover Youth Baseball,
Inc., requesting a donation of $500 by the County for a picnic
for players in the 1983 Eastern Babe Ruth State Tournament to
be held in Wilmington on July 14, 1983.
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After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED
by Commissioner Blake to approve a donation of $500 for the
picnic for players in the 1983 Eastern Babe Ruth State Tournament.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner -Blake.
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to
adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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ADJOURNMENT (CONTINUED)
(CONTINUED)
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Barfield
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 4:05 o'clock P.M.
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Lucie F. Smith, Clerk
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 5, 1983
AS SEMBL Y
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Tuesday, July 5, 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; Assistant County Manager Gary Cannon; County Attorney
Robert W. Pope and Clerk to the Board Lucie F. Smith.
Chairman Gottovi called the meeting to order.
Commissioner Claud O'Shields, Jr. gave the inv~cation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF CONTINUED MEETING, JUNE 13, 1983
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to
approve the minutes of the Continued Meeting of June 13, 1933, as
presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF BUDGET HEARING MINUTES, MAY 31, 1983, JUNE 6, 1983, AND
JUNE 20, 1983
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal
to a~prove the minutes of the Budget Hearings of May 31, 1983, June 6,
1983, and June 20, 1983, as presented to be placed in the Exhibit Book.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the minutes of the Budget Hearings lS contained In
Exhibit Book X, Page 27.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to approve
the Consent Agenda with the deletion of Item #10, Food and Beverage
Concession Agreement, New Hanover County Airport, as follows: Upon vote
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
RESOLUTION - SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
The Commissioners approved a resolution accepting offers to purchase
surplus property located at 806 North Fourth Street, 709 Walnut
Street, and 209 South 8th Street owned wholly or jointly by the
City of wilmington and New Hanover County.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 28.
RESOLUTION - ADDITION OF ROADS TO STATE SECONDARY SYSTEM
The commissloners approved a resolution recommended by the N. C.
Department of Transportation for the addition of roads in Mill-
brook, Section 5 ABC, 7B & 7A (Div. File #471-N).
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 28.
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