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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. t--.. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1983 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) 323 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. I 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: I 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. I 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. 32 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1983 (CONT INUED ) 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. t--.. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1983 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING - CLOSING OF BASIN ROAD (CONTINUED) 325 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. I 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." I 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 - - 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. I 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. 3 2 6 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1983, (CONTINUED) 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. t--.. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1983 (CONTINUED) 327 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. I 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: I 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. I 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 32"'8 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1983 (CONTINUED) 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 --.--.- 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 " MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1983 (CONTINUED) -\3 2~ 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 II 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 I 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 ~ Credit - Acct. I. 843 32 1,616 2,491 2,491 2,491 $ 900 692 900 170 492 368 243 209 179 2,647 $ 6,800 ~ ~,':{1e MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1983 . (CONTINUED) 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 The balance of this page lS left blank purposely. I t J '7- " "" MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1983 (CONTINUED) 329 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: I 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., I 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: I 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: 330 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. ~ 331 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. I 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. I 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. I 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: 3 3 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20, 1983 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. ~f:/~ed' 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. r-..