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1983-07-05 Regular Meeting 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 #47l-N). A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 28. r-.. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 5, 1983 (CONTINUED) 333 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) RESOLUTION - AWARD OF BID TO BURROUGHS CORPORATION - DATA PROCESSING The Commissioners adopted a resolution awarding the low bid to Burroughs Corporation for the purchase of ET Display Terminals at $1,970 per unit authorizing the Chairman to execute the agreement. A copy of the Resolution and Agreement are contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 29. I AMENDMENT TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY'S AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN The Commissioners approved an amendment to New Hanover County's Affirmative Action Plan to read as follows with the term "Mental" to be included in all appropriate places throughout the plan: The County of New Hanover maintains the policy of providing equal employment opportunities for all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, mental or physical h~ndicap, or any other non-merit factor, except where mental or physical condition, sex, or age are legitimate occupational qualifications. CONTRACTS - FOOD SERVICES FOR NEW HANOVER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AGING SERVICES The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute contracts with Servomation for delivery of meals to the Aging Services Nutrition Programs. The bid process for the food contracts was performed by Wilmington/New Hanover Services for the Aging prior to their becoming a County Department July 1, 1983. The contracts have been reviewed by the Cape Fear Council of Governments since Title III of the Older American Act is the primary funding source for the program. Copies of the Contracts are on file in thel County Manager's office. I MECHANICAL INSPECTIONS FOR KURE BEACH AND CAROLINA BEACH - APPROVAL OF MECHANICAL INSPECTOR POSITION The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute an agreement with Carolina Beach and Kure Beach providing mechanical inspection services within their respective jurisdictions. Due to the increased workload, the Commissioners approved the addition of one Mechanical Inspector position in compliance with the County's Pay and Classification Plan. A copy of the Agreements are on file In the County Manager's Office. TELEPHONE BIDS - JUDICIAL BUILDING The Commissioners rejected all bids received for the telephone system for the Judicial Building and authorized the Assistant County Managl to enter into negotiations with Southern Bell Telephone Company to expand the existing telephone system from the Law Enforcement Building to the Judicial Building. AMENDMENT - CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY - TRANSFORMER AT LIBRARY The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to request an amendment with Carolina Power & Light company to reduce the transformer at the Library from 390 KW to 288 KW with an estimated savings of $2,488. I A copy of the amendment is on file in the County Manager's Office. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH R & E ELECTRONICS - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute a lease agreement with R & E Electronics for 80,000 feet of unimproved property located in the Industrial Airpark at a rental rate of 6.5~ per square foot per year, yielding an annual rental of $5,200. A copy of the Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office. 3 3 4MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 5, 1983 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) LEASE AGREEMENT - FAA AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute a lease agreement between New Hanover County and FAA for Air Traffic Control Tower and office space for approximately 3,472 square feet of space and 46,306 square feet of associated property at an annual rental of $18,550.70 yielding $5.34 per square foot per year. A copy of the Lease Agreement is on file In the County Manager's office. ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS - SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PARKS AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM The Commissioners approved the acceptance of funds in the amount of $29,473 from the Small Business Administration Parks and Recreation Development Grant Program to be used to rehabilitate and improve parks throughout New Hanover County by the planting of shrubs, flowers, trees, and grasses. RESOLUTIONS - GRANT APPLICATIONS - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTPiliTION - WRIGHTSVILLE SOUND SEWER PROJECT AND NEW HANOVER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL AIRPARK WATER AND SEWER PROJECT The Commissioners approved resolutions for the filing of grant applications to the Economic Development Administration for funding in the amount of $251,480 for the Wrlghtsville Sound Sewer Project and $494,888 of federal funds to match $329,924 in local funds for 13,550 linear feet of water lines and 9,750 linear feet of sewer lines for the New Hanover County Industrial Airpark Water and Sewer Project. Copies of the Resolutions are contained In Exhibit Book X, Page 29. RESOLUTION - DUI PROGRAM - PHASE II The Commissioners approved a resolution to file a grant application with the North Carolina Governor's Highway Safety Program for Phase II of New Hanover County Sheriff's Alcohol Field Enforcement (Safe) Program with no local matching funds. A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 29. MEMORANDUM OPAGREEMENT - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT COMMISSION AND FAA VISUAL APPROACH SLOPE INDICATOR (VASI) TRANSFER - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to endorse a Memorandum of Agreement between the New Hanover County Airport Commission and FAA evidencing the transfer of the VASls on Runways 5 and 23. A copy of the Memorandum of Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office. ACCEPTANCE OF BEACH ACCESS DEVELOPMENT FUNDS - PARKS & RECREATION The Commissioners approved the acceptance of funds in the amount of $20,000 from the Department of Natural Resources and Community Development for the construction of a bathhouse at Ft. Fisher. A copy of the Agreement i~ on file In the County Manager's Office. DISCUSSION. - ITEM #10, CONSE'.JT AGENDA - LEASE AGREEMENT - FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONCESSION - NErAJ HN ,,0'''ER COUNTY '-AIRPORT After discussion, Commissioner O"Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to authorize the Chairman to execute a lease agreement for the food and beverage concession at the Airport between New Hanover County and Mr. Douglas Ace Potter at a rental rate of $9.50 per square foot per year with an amendment to the agreement deleting Paragraph 3. A copy of the Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office. " MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 5, 1983 (CONTINUED) 335 NON-AGENDA ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to address the Commissioners on an item not on the agenda. No one commented. I RESOLUTION - ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO SIEMENS CAPITAL CORPORATION- NEW HANOVER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY Mr. Wallace Murchison, Attorney representing the New Hanover County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority, appeared before the Commissioners requesting approval of a resolution for the issuance of revenue bonds in the amount of $7,500,000 with approximately $3,950,000 for the purchase of building, land and equipment, and $3,360,000 for expansion of the facility to Siemens Capital Corporation for the purchase of Gould, Inc. Mr. Morris Arnold, Manager of Operations of I.T.E. Electrical Products, a division of Siemens-Allis, on the Carolina Beach Road, stated that if the bonds were issued they would be purchased by Chemical Bank in New York, for its own account since Siemens-Allis had acquired most of; the assets of the distribution and controls division of Gould on January 31, 1983. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield that the Board proceed to hold a Public Hearing on the project and issuance of revenue bonds to finance the project. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to close the Public Hearing. After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to approve the resolution for the issuance of the revenue bonds. I A copy of the Resolution is contained In Exhibit Book X, Page 30. REMOVAL OF ITEM #7 FROM REGULAR AGENDA - LETTER OF COMMITMENT WITH FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK - SOLID WASTE RESOURCE RECOVERY FACILITY County Attorney Pope requested removal of Item #7 from the Regular Agenda due to additional negotiations to be conducted with First Union National Bank suggesting that this item be placed on the July 11, 1983, Agenda. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to remove Item #7 from the Regular Agenda of July 5, 1983, and place this item on the Regular Agenda of July 11, 1983. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 50-2, TABLE OF PERMITTED USES TO ADD CONVENIENCE FOOD STORE AS PERMITTED USE IN 0 & I AND AI DISTRICTS AND AS A SPECIAL USE IN AR DISTRICTS Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment stating that the Planning Board recommended approval of the request with the recommendation that Convenience Food Stores be made a permitted use in AI districts and a special use in AR districts, consistent with the present regulations allowing Convenience Food Stores as a special use in residential districts. Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speaR In favor of this request. The following person commented: Mr. David Barefoot, the Petitioner Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak In opposition to this request. The following persons commented: Mr. Irvin G. Schutte Mr. Zane Fisher Commissioner Barfield expressed his concern for permitting this type of business in a residential area. 336 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 5, 1983 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 50-2, TABLE OF PERMITTED USES TO ADD CONVEN- IENCE FOOD STORE AS PERMITTED USE IN 0 & I AND AI DISjl~rCTS_AND AS A SPECIAL USE IN AR DISTRICTS 1CONTINUED) After discussion, Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield that Convenience Food Stores be added as a special use in the 0 & I districts. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield Commissioner Blake Chairman Gottovi Voting Noe: Commissioner O'Neal Commissioner O'Shields After further discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to add Convenience Food Stores as a permitted use in the AI districts and special use in the AR district. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A'copy of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY ADOPTED OCTOBER 6, 1969" as adopEed is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 30. BREAK Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 8:01 o'clock P.M. to 8:15 o'clock P.M. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMEND~lliNT TO ARTICLE VII, SECTION 72-29 AND ARTICLE VI, SECTION 69-7 CONCERNING THE LOCATION OF TRAVEL TRAILERS AND DWELLING UNITS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS. Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment concerning the location of travel trailers and dwelling units in commercial districts stating that the Planning Staff and Planning Board recommended denial. Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak In favor of this request. No one commented. Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak In opposition to this request. No one commented. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to deny the Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Article VII, Section 72-29 and ,approve Staff's recommendation to amend Article VI, Section 69-7. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A.copyof "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY ADOPTED OCTOBER 6, 1969" "as adopted is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 30. PUBLIC HEAR!NG TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 100 ACRES, LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FEET WEST OF THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AND SOUTH OF FUTCH CREEK, INCLUDING THE SUBDIVIDED PROPERTY ALONG BOTH SIDES OF "BALD EAGLE LANE" IN THE PORTER'S NECK AREA FROM A . R-20 RESIDENITAL DISTRICT TO A "R-20S RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT Planning Director Hayes gave background information on ~b~ rezoning request of approximately 100 acres located approximately 1,000 feet west of the Intracoastal Waterway and south of Futch Creek including the subdivided property along both sides of Bald Eagle Lane in the Porter's Neck area from a R-20 Residential District to a R-20S Residential District stating the Planning Board recommends approval with the recommendation that property owned by the Champion Davis Foundation be excluded from the request. Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak In favor of the request. The following person commented: Mr. John Jefferies Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak In opposi- tion , of the request. No one commented. " MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 5, 1983 (CONTINUED) 337 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY - PORTER'S NECK AREA FROM R-20 TO R-20S RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT' (CONTINUED) Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the rezoning request with the recommendation of the Planning Board, 'to ,'exclud~ ,- prope.rty 'owned" by ~ the Champj:6ri Davis Foundation. Upon vo~the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I A copy of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF ZONING AREA 5 OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, ADOPTED JULY 6, 1971" is contained in Zoning Ordinance' Book I, Section 5, Page 13. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING 'APPROXIMATELY 4 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF EASTWOOD ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 563 FEET WEST OF CHARTER DRIVE (SR 1478) FROM P R-15 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO A B-2 HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the rezoning request from a. R-l5 Residential District to a B-2 Highway Business District stating that all the surrounding property owners would like to have the property rezoned commercial use and that the Planning Board reco~ended approval. Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the rezoning request. The following person commented: Mr. William B. Fuller, the Petitioner Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to this request. No one commented. After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to approve the rezoning request as recommendrlby the Planning Staff. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I A copy of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF ZONING AREA 9B OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, ADOPTED JULY 1, 1972", is contained in Zoning Ordinance Book 1, Section 9B, Page 50. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO EXTEND A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PRIVATE CLUB LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH COLLEGE ROAD (N.C. HIGHWAY 132) AT THE INTERSECTION OF MOHICAN TRAIL (SR 1565) AND HIGHWAY 132 Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the extension of a special use permit for the proposed Private Club which was approved by the County Commissioners on July 6, 1982, stating that the applicant was requesting an extension in order to complete the sale of the present club located at 113 Nun Street. Chairman Gottovi asRed if anyone present wished to speak infavor of the extension of this permit. The following person commented: Mr. Wilton Barnes, Representative of the Arab Shrine Club Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to tho 'extension of this permit. No one commented. I Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to extend this special use permit for a period of six months from July 5, 1983 to January 5, 1984. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ~he Original Special Use Permit is contained In Minute Book 19, Page 107. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 19 ACRES IN SIZE, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH COLLEGE ROAD (N. C. HIGHWAY 132), APPROXIMATELY 1,700 FEET NORTH OF MONKEY JUNCTION FOR A MEMBERSHIP SPORTS AND RECREATION CLUB IN A R-15 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the application of a Special Use Permit requesting expansion of a permit by the County Commissioners in February, 1982, for a softball complex. He stated that Membership Sports and Recreation Clubs are a permitted 338 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 5, 1983 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL USE PERMIT - MEMBERSHIP SPORTS AND RECREATION CLUB IN A 'R-l5 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (CONTINUED) " special use in R-15 Residential Districts and that issuance of this permit ~6uld be in compliance with the County's Land Use Plan. Planning Director Hayes presented land use slides, a video tape of the neighborhood, and a site plan in describing the property to be used for the addition of two softball fields explaining that 200 spectator seats would be installed for each proposed ballfield and that an additional 150 parking spaces would be provided satisfying Section 81 of the Ordinance. Chairman Gottovi asked the petitioner and any other persons present who wished to glve testimony in favor of the issuance of the Special Use Permit to step forward to be duly sworn in. The following persons were sworn In: Mr. Bobby Benson, the Petitioner Mr. Steve Boles Mr. H. C. "Slim" Wallace Mr. Harold Seagle, Attorney for the petitioner, asked Mr. Bobby Benson, the petitioner, to step forward to give testimony fulfilling the four general requirements for issuance of a Special Use Permit. After discussion, Mr. Benson stated that permission for the installation of these proposed ballfields would be very beneficial to the citizens of New Hanover County by providing badly needed ballfields relieving the Parks & Recreation Department of some of the difficulty in scheduling games to be played and acceptance of applications for new teams. Attorney Seagle asked the following persons to step forward to glve testimony in favor of the issuance of the permit: Mr. Steve Boles, Program Coordinator, City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation Department commented on the benefit of additional fields allowing more citizens to participate in recreation in New Hanover County. Mr. H. C._ "Slim" Wallace, a local real tor and appraiser, commented on the evaluation of adjoining and surrounding property stating that the establishment of these ballfields would not hav~ an adverse effect on property evalu~tion. Chairman Gottovi asked any persons present wishing to give testi- mony in opposition to the issuance of this permit to step forward to be duly sworn in. The following persons were sworn in: Mr. H. D. Clifton Mr. Mike Olive Mr. David Olive Mr. Martin Heath Ms. Jean Fitzpatrick Mr. John Fitzpatrick Mr. Durwood Edwards Mr. F. H. Meredith Mr. Alton Wood Mr. JoseDh Bartkus Ms. Elieen' Dinehart Mr. Alfred Dinehart Mr. Fred Little, Jr. Mr. David Erbland Mr. Alexander Malpass Ms. Judi Williamson Chairman Gottovi opened the floor to cross-examination of the petitioner, stressing that this cross-examination ~ould have to pertain to previous testimony given by the petitioner. The following persons commented: Mr. Mike Olive commented on the noise and light nuisance. Mr. H. D. Clifton questioned the drainage of water on the ballfields. Mr. Martin Heath questioned the funding of the project. Mr. Alexander Malpass questioned the comment ,on adjoining property owners. Mr. John Fitzpatrick commented on the noise and property devaluation factor. r-... MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 5, 1983 (CONTINUED) 339 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL USE PERMIT - MEMBERSHIP SPORTS AND RECREATION CLUB IN A R-15 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (CONTINUED) Mr. David Oliver commented on the amount of litter created by the present ballfield. Mr. David Erbland questioned the sale of alcoholic beverages. Mr. Alfred Dinehart commented on the environmental problems. I BREAK Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 9:40 o'clock P.M. to 10:00 o'clock P.M. Mr. James Swails, Attorney representing the First Advent Christian Church, gave background information on the establishment of this church stating that the congregation had moved its location from 4th street to South College Road for privacy in a non-commercial district. Attorney Swails expressed his concern for the devaluation of the church property if this proposed facility is constructed. He urged consideration of the Commissioners to deny issuance of this permit. Attorney Swails asked the following persons to step forward to give testimony in opposition to the issuance of this permit. The following persons commented: Mr. Alton Wood, President of Carolina Savings & Loan Association and a member of the First Advent Christian Church, expressed his concern for the noise, lights, litter, and devaluation of the church property by allowing this facility to be constructed. Mr. Durwood Edwards, a local realtor and appraiser, expressed his opinion that the church property would be devaluated by almost 50% if this facility is constructed. I Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak on this issue. The following persons commented in opposition to bhe issuance of the permit: Mr. H. D. Clifton Mr. Mike Olive' Ms. Jennie Fitzpatrick Mr. John Fitzpatrick Ms. Elieen Dinehart Mr. Fred Little, Jr. Mr. H. D. Clifton presented pictures of the present complex as Objector's Exhibit I. Chairman Gottovi opened the floor to cross-examination of the opposition's testimony. No one commented. Chairman Gottovi closed the Public Hearing. After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to make an on-site visit to the present complex and the property to be used for the expansion and to place this item on the July 11, 1983, Agenda. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I POSTPONEMENT OF IT~MP 15 and 16 UNTIL JULY 11, 1983, BOARD MEETING Due to the lafe hour, it was the consensus of the Board to postpone hearing Item #15, a Public Hearing to consider Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendment to Article III, Plat Preparation and Approval of Process, Section 3, Preliminary Plat; and Item #16, Committee Appointments. POSTPONEMENT OF ITEM #14 TO AUGUST 1, 1983, BOARD MEETING After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to postpone hearing Item #14, Public Hearing to consider a request to modify a condition attached to an approved Special Use Permit for property located on the northeast side of Carolina Beach Road (U.S. Highway 421) approximately 1,700 feet north of Monkey Junction for a Membership Sports and Recreation Club, until August 1, 1983 at 7:00 o'clock P.M. 340 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 5, 1983, (CONTINUED) ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER DELAY OF LANDFILL/RATE INCREASE UNTIL AUGUST 8, 1983 Assistant County Manager Cannon explained that an increase of 5~ per cubic yard in the landfill rate had been incorpor- ated in the budget to go into effect July 1, 1983. He stated that the County had received numerous complaints from haulers that no notification had been given of the increase and that haulers, by contract, had to give 30-days notice to their customers before a rate increase. Assistant County Manager Cannon stated that the County could delay the rate increase until August 8, 1983, giving the haulers time to notify their customers and at that loss revenue for the month of July could be regained by: (1) increasing the rate to $1.15 on August 8, 1983, or (2) wait until the end of the Fiscal Year to pick up the loss revenue. r After d~scussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to delay the rate increase until August 8, 1983, and pick up the loss revenue for the month of July at the end of the Fiscal Year. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ) , f ;. INDEXING ERROR - REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE Assistant County Manager Cannon stated that an indexing error had occurred in the Register of Deeds Office resulting in a cost of $1,730.38. He explained that the County's insurance liability coverage had a $10,000 deductible for problems of this nature; therefore, this amount had been paid and he was reporting this expenditure for entry into the records. County Attorney Pope stated that he had discussed the issue with Mr. Carlton Allegood and concurred with the Assistant County Manager in payment of this item due to the infrequency of such incidents versus the cost of a high insurance premium for a lower deductible. ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS - SALE OF SHIP AT NEW HANOVER COUNTY MUSEUM Assistant County Manager Cannon gave background information on the bids received for the sale of the ship at the museum stating that the high bid was $1,2~5, $5 . for the purchase of the Ship and $1,200 being earmarked to the Blockade Runner Museum Foundation for the purchase of artifacts of the Blockade Runner Museum. County Attorney Pope stated that the County could not legally receive and earmark money for a particular purpose but that the Finance Director could receive the $1,205 and make a contribution to the Museum Foundation in the amount of $1,200. After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to approve the Bill of Sale and a Budget Amendment increasing revenues in the amount of $1,205 and increasing expenditures in the amount of $1,200 to the Blockade Runner Museum Foundation. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. UPDATE - RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF THE TAX ADMINISTRATOR'S POSITION Assistant County Manager Cannon stated that due to the resignation of Mr. Larry Powell, the scope of recruitment and selection of applicants should be changed. He stated that 43 applications had been received and asked the direction of the Commissioners in screening the applications already received or rejecting these applications and readvertising for the position. Cn~missionersb'Shields and Blake strongly urged the hiring of local persons, if qualified, due to the closing of several industries in our area witrin the last year. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board for the Assistanb County Manager and Personnel to proceed with the current applications received placing emphasis on the hiring of local persons. , MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 5, 1983 (CONTINUED) 341 DISCUSSION - DEDICATION SERVICES FOR NEW PUBLIC ACCESS WALKOVER STRUCTURES AND PUBLIC RESTROOM FACILITIES AT WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH The Clerk reminded the Commissioners of the Dedication Services for the New Public Access Walkover Structures and Public Restroom Facilities to be held on July 14, 1983, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. at the South Lumina Parking Lot, Wrightsville Beach, N.C. I UPDATE ON SALES TAX AND ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS BILL Commissioner O'Shields stated that the sales tax and room accomodations bill were tied together and were to be discussed on Tuesday, July 12, 1983. He will report back to the Board. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 11:45 o'clock P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~d~ Lucie F. Smith, Clerk MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 11, 1983 ASSEMBLY I The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, July 11, 1983, at 9:10 0' 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, 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 stating that the delay in the meeting was due to a surprise call from County Manager Cooper who was recuperating from surgery and, on behalf of the Board, wished him a speedy recovery and return. Commissioner O'Shields gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 20,1983 Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 20, 1983, be approved as presented. Upon vote, the MOTIDN CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA UPONMOTION, by Commissioner Barfield, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake, the following Consent Agenda items were UNANIMOULY APPROVED: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES = RECLASSIFICATION REQUEST OF ACCOUNT CLERK II The Commissioners approved the reclassification request of Accounting Clerk II to Accounting Clerk IV for the Department of Social Services with additional funds made available by an anticipated surplus in the salaries account during the fiscal year.