1983-08-15 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 15, 1983
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, August 15, 1983, at 9:30 A.M. in the Assembly
Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington,
North Carolina.
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Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.;
Donald P. Blake; 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. Commissioner Nolan
O'Neal was absent due to being on vacation.
Chairman Gottovi called the meeting to order.
Commissioner O'Shields gave the invocation.
PRESENTATION OF RETIREMENT PLAQUE TO MR. JOHN R. SIKES
ChairmanGottovi, on behalT of the Board, presented a
retirement plaque to Mr. John R. Sikes in appreciation for his
years of service to New Hanover County as a Maintenance Mechanic I
at the Airport and wished him a happy, well-earned retirement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 1983
Chairman Gottov~stated that the word Chairman on Page 361
should be changed to Commissioner and underdeveloped to
undeveloped. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to approve the minutes with the above
corrections. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
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Absent:
Commissioner O'Neal
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED
to approve the Consent Agenda as follows.
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
by Commissioner Blake
Upon vote, the MOTION
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Neal
PRESERVATION GRANT FOR THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE
The Commissioners accepted a Preservation Grant in the amount
of $44,976 for exterior restoration of the New Hanover County
Courthouse under the Emergency Jobs Act of 1983 with matching
funds in the amount of $ 4 5,024 with the total cost of
restoration being at least $90,000.
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RESOLUTION - ADOPTION BY THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF
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ENGINEERS OF A WRITTEN POLICY AND PROCEDURE GOVERNING THE
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PLACEMENT OF DREDGED MATERIAL IN COASTAL AREAS
The Commissioners adopted a resolution regarding the
adoption by the United Statep Army Corps of Engineers
of a written policy and procedure governing the
placement of dredged material in coastal areas.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page
38.
APPROVAL OF THE REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH
JULY 31, 1983
---- A copy of the Report of the Collector of Revenue through
July 31, 1983, as approved is contained in Exhibit Book X,
Page 38.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 15, 1983 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
A copy of~he list of Tax Abatements and Refunds as approved
is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 38.
APPROVAL OF 1982 TAX COLLECTION SETTLEMENT AND CHARGES FOR
1983 TAX LEVY---- -
A copy of the Collector of Revenue's settlement for the 1982
tax levy as approved is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page 38.
Mrs. Pat Raynor was reappointed Collector of Revenue and
charged with the 1983 tax levy.
A copy of Mrs. Raynor's oath of office is contained in
Exhibit Book X, Page 38.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 - CONTRACT NO. 1 - T.A. LOVING - NORTHEAST
INTERCEPTOR
The Commissioners approved Change Order No. 5 in the amount
of $8,006 for minor clean up and touch up of the Northeast
Interceptor with approval of an additional $4,260 for Force
Mains in the following Budget Amendment:
Debit - Acct. #39 4720 900,~Contingencies $ 8,006
#39 4720 622, Force Mains -
Non Allowable 4,260
Credit - Acct. #39 4720 621, Force Mains -
Allowable $12,266
RESOLUTION = AWARD OF BID TO AMERICAN UNIFORM SALES, INC. =
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners adopted a resolution awarding the low bid
to American Uniform Sales, Inc. in the amount of $6,250 for
Sheriff Department uniforms, authorizing the Chairman to
execute the agreement.
A copy of the Resolution and Agreement are contained in
Exhibit Book X, Page 39.
BUDGET AMENDMENT = CITY/COUNTY AUCTION - FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved the following Budget
Amendment to budget proceeds received from the joint
City/County Auction from the sale of surplus property
in the amount of $25,000 as follows:
Debit - Acct. #11 3390 820, Sale of Fixed Assets $25,000
Credit - Acct. #11 4123 470, Dues & Subscriptions $ 465
#11 4123 640, Capital Outlay 2,500
#11 4131 352, Equipment Rent 3,000
#11 9800 911, .contingencies 19,035
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - DUI PATROL
The Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment for the Highway
Safety Grant to budget Carry-over funds from the last fiscal
year in the amount of $12,290 as follows:
Debit - Acct. #11 3413 220, DUI Gra~t-Highway Safety
Grant $12,290
Credit - Acct. #11 4313 392, M & R Equipment $ 135
#11 4313 393, M & R Auto 779
#11 4313 411, Printing 2,000
#11 4313 422, Auto Supplies 1,129
#11 4313 421, Dept. Supplies 105
#11 4313 520, Travel 2,000
#11 4313 640, Capital Outlay-Equip. 6,142
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 15, 1983 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
LEASE AGREEMENT - MOBILE OFFICE UNITS - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
SERVICES
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute a Lease
Agreement with Coastal Mobile Office Sales & Leasing Company
for six (6) mobile office units for the Department of Social
Services.
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A copy of the Lease Agreement is on file in the County
Manager's Office.
REVISED RULES OF PROCEDURE - NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING
BOARD
The Commissioners approved the revised Rules and Procedure
adopted by the Planning Board to comply with the County's
Resolution for the Establishment of Policy and Procedures for
Appointments to County Boards, Commissions, Committees or
Authorities.
A copy of the Revised Rules of Procedure is on file in the
Clerk's Office.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - OUTSTANDING PURCHASE ORDERS - FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment to rebudget
prior year purchase orders that were outstanding as follows:
Debit - Acct. #11 3990 990,
Acct. #11 3411 320,
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Credit - Acct. #11 4141 410,
Acct. #11 5161 421,
Acct. #11 5163 421,
Acct. #11 5182 421,
Acct. #11 4930 410,
Acct. #11 4930 640,
Acct. #11 4132 421,
Acct. #11 4132 640,
Acct. #11 4313 640,
Acct. #11 6110 423,
Acct. #11 6110 640,
Acct. #11 6140 326,
Acct. #11 6140 370,
Acct. #11 4196 391,
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Acct. #11 4196 440,
Acct. #11 4350 640,
Acct. #11 4110 421,
Acct. #11 6120 630,
Acct. #11 4161 421,
Acct. #11 4197 326,
Acct. #11 4197 325,
Appropriated Fund
Balance
State Grant-Clean
Water Bill 4,868
Tax-Prt'g. & Copying $ 5,621
Per. Health -Dept.
Supplies
Health Ed. -Dept.
Supplies
Health Ed. -Dept.
Supplies
Planning - Copying
and Printing 3,780
Planning -Capital Outlay
Equipment
Data Processing - Dept.
Supplies
Data Processing - Capital
Outlay-Equipment
Sheriff DUI - Capital
Outlay-Equipment
Library - Books & Mat'l
Library - Cap.Outlay-
Equipment
Museum - Other Profess.
Services
Museum - Contracted
Services
Property Mgt. - M&R
Bldg. & Grounds
Property Mgt.-Uniforms
Inspections -Capital
Outlay-Equipment
Gov. Body-Dept.Supplies
Parks & Rec. Capital
Outlay-Equipment
Clerk of Court - Dept.
Supplies
Engineering - Other Prof.
Services 15,319
Engineering-DOT-132
Water Ext.
$115,060
75
3,600
75
450
286
504
3,868
225
380
300
2,301
13,487
300
2,211
357
1,499
225
65,065
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 15, 1983 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
BUDGET AMENDMENT - OUTSTANDING PURCHASE ORDERS
FINANCE DEPARTMENT (CONTINUED)
AIRPORT
Debit - Acct.#60 3990 990, Appropriated Fund Bal. $4,034 ~I
Credit - Acct.#60 4530 391, Airport-M&R Bldg. &
Grounds $ 714 I
Acct. #60 4530 392, M & R Equipment 246
Acct. #60 4530 394, M&R- Other Improvements 2,088
Acct. #60 4530 412, Duplicating & Copying 326
Acct. #60 4530 640, Cap. Outlay-Equipment 660
AUDIT OF FINANCIAL RECORDS - SERVICES FOR THE AGING
The Commissioners authorized the County Manager to execute a
contract with Lowrimore, Warwick & Company to conduct an
audit of the financial records for the Services for the Aging
at a cost less than $1,000 to be paid out of carry-over funds
from this department.
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's
Office.
RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF DEED FOR PROPERTY IN WILMINGTON BEACH
TO PROVIDE-PUBLIC ACCESS TO OCEANFRONT -WILMINGTON BEACH
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields
to adopt a resolution to officially accept certain portions of
streets for public access to the beach at Wilmington Beach
running east from Highway 421 to the Atlantic Ocean donated by
the Wilmington Beach Development Corporation. r-
Mr. Glen Tucker, on behalf of the Wilmington Beach
Development Corporation and the Kure family of Kure Beach,
presented a deed conveying ocean front property appraised at
$420,000 to New Hanover County for public access emphasizing that
the purpose of the donation of the land was for public use. He also
askea if the Corporation would be given a tax break for donated land.
Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Commissioners, accepted
the deed to the property and expressed her appreciation to the
Corporation for this donation assuring Mr. Tucker that this land
would be used for public access stating that plans are underway to
provide for parking and ramps at the access sites and stated that the
tax laws would have to be checked. .
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page
39.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak on
an item not listed on the agenda. The following person commented:
Mr. Herbert D. Hale, representing the N. C. Legislative
Service, ECR, Fleet Reserve Association, extended an invitation to
the Commissioners to attend the 22nd Annual reunion of the U.S.S.
North Carolina Battleship Association to be held in Wilmington,
North Carolina, on June 25-30, 1984.
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PRESENTATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY - HERITAGE, LTD.
Mr. Warren Quinley, representing the firm~Pannell, Kerr, &
Foster, Certified Public Accountants of Atlanta, Georgia, appeared
before the Commissioners providing background information on the
analysis and preparation of the feasibility study for the
Heritage, Ltd. project stating that the bottom line of the report
indicated a growing retirement-aged population in the Wilmington
area creating a strong demand for this type of facility with few
alternatives at the present time for individuals in this group.
He stated that a thorough study had been made of the income of
this group of people and that a large number of retired
individuals could afford this type of facility making the project
viable.
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PRESENTATION OF FEASIBILITY STUDY = HERITAGE, LTD. (CONTINUED)
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Commissioner O'Shields expressed his concern for the comments
received from the Local Government Commission with reference to
issuance of tax exempt bonds stating that proliferation of the
issuance of tax exempt bonds could have an adverse impact in the
future eliminating the issuance of such bonds seriously affecting
the industrial development and economic growth of the state.
Commissioner Blake stated that he had been contacted by Mr.
Jim Marshall, District Manager of Carolina Power & Light Company
in Henderson, North Carolina, assuring him of the type of project
Heritage, Ltd. operates and the integrity displayed by this
organization.
Commissioner O'Shields stated his concern about the
implications toward the County and problems that could fall back
on the County suggesting that a disclosure statement be written
in the purchase contract for the individual units relieving the
County of any legal responsibility or obligation to the project
and that the name of the Authority not contain the words, "New
Hanover County".
Sergeant Herbert D. Hale commented on the military retirees
living in New Hanover County.
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After a lengthy discussion by Mr. C. Donald Stone and the
Board, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to request the County Attorney to prepare an amended resolution
establishing a three-member authority appointed by the
Commissioners deleting New Hanover County from the name of the
authori ty and including in the amended resolution a disclosure
statement relieving New Hanover County from any leqal
responsibility or obligation to the project. "The ?-rnen~d Resolut.~?n i9
to be resubmitted to the CornmissiQn~~~ Ior ~ppr?val '~ith the appoinurn~nt of members to
the Authority through the 'normal' procedure'of advertising. Upon- vote ,the MOTION
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Neal
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BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 11:00
o'clock A.M. to 11:10 o'clock A.M.
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NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES - BUDGET REQUEST
Ms. Florence Warren, Coordinator for the Neighborhood Housing
Authority introduced Mr. Robert Gaddy, Vice President of the
Wilmington Neighborhood Services, who gave background information
on the Housing Authority in Wilmington, and presented the
financial report on the local authority.
Mr. Charles Walker, Regional Administrator for the Neighborhood
Reinvestment Program of the Atlanta Office, explained to the
Commissioners the purpose of the Neighborhood Reinvestment
Program stating that the role of this organization was to provide
technical assistance and fund raising services to the local
Neighborhood Housing Authority.
After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner 0' Shields to approve funding in the amount of
$40,000, $10,000 for Administration and $30,000 for the Revolving
Loan Program contingent on the Neighborhood Housing Authority
being able to raise $50,000 for administrative costs from private
sources. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES = BUDGET REQUEST (CONTINUED)
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Com~issioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Neal
PROGRESS REPORT - NC 2000
Mr. Joe Dunn~gave background information on the NC 2000
Report with a slide presentation stating that the purpose of the
NC 2000 process is the well-being of the State's people through a
designed program of balancing the people, economy, natural
resources and community in order to have a better standard of
living by the year 2000. He sta~d that in order to implement
these procedures, an NC 2000 Advisory Ad Hoc Committee be
appointed by the Commissioners for a 4-month period to review,
analyze, and evaluate the impact of this report on New Hanover
County with a submission of a report to the Commissioners for
further action.
Mr. Dunn emphasized the importance of appointing members from
the beach communities, Wilmington, and unincorporated areas of the
County with a majority of the members less than 45 years of age.
He stated that Dr. William H. Wagoner would accept the
chairmanship of the committee.
Commissioner Blake expressed his apprecJ.ation to Mr. Dunn
for the time and effort in preparing the NC 2000 Report.
After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to accept the NC 2000 Report and establish a
NC 2000 Advisory Ad Hoc Committee consisting of 3-6 members with
the majority of the members less than 45 years of age and placing
an ad in the newspaper recruiting applications for appointments
with the assistance of Mr. Joe Dunn in organizing the committee.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Neal
CONTRACT - CAPE FEAR UTILITIES AND NEW HANOVER COUNTY -
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CONNECTION TO NORTHEAST INTERCEPTOR
Engineering Director Hilton gave background information on
the contract between New Hanover County and Cape Fear Utilities
stating that there were two areas of conflict: (1) Section 3(b) -
Connection Costs, and (2) Section 7 - Duration of Contract.
After discussion by Mr. Bill Dobo, Engineering Director
Hilton, and the Commissioners, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to authorize the Chairman to
execute the agreement with the following amendments:
1. Section 3(b) to read as follows:
b. To pay connection costs associated with the tap
and measuring devices and structure, as follows:
(1) tap fee of One Thousand Dollars
($1,000.00) upon signing of this
agreement; and
(2) installation and construction cost of the
measuring device and associated
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CONTRACT - CAPE FEAR UTILITIES AND NEW HANOVER COUNTY
TO NORTHEAST INTERCEPTOR (CONTlNUED~
CONNECTION
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structure, said cost not to exceed Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), to be paid
in monthly installments of not less than
Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per month,
together with interest on the unpaid
balance at the rate of ten per cent (10%)
per annum, from the date of County's
acceptance of the device and structure,
until the balance is paid in full.
2. Section 7 - Duration of Contract to read as
follows:
Duration of Contract. This agreement and the
obligationS-imposeCl-hereunder may be ren~gotiated
every three (3) years from the date of execution of
this agreement. Otherwise, this contract shall
continue in full force and effect until otherwise
terminated by written agreement of the parties, or
upon termination of County's agreements with other
agencies, including but not limited to the City of
Wilmington and Town of Wrightsville Beach.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
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Absent:
Commissioner O'Neal
A copy of the amended Contract is on file in the County
Manager's Office.
WASTEWATER TREATMENT CONTRACT - CITY OF WILMINGTON
Engineering Director Hilton gave-background information on
the Sewage Treatment Agreement with the City of Wilmington
recommending changes in Section 2(a) amending quantities of
sanitary sewage from 101,000 to 325,000 gallons per day average
flow and Section 2(e) adding the following statement:
"The CITY shall supply the records herein upon request and
shall submit a summary showing computation of fees stated
in Paragraph 4(a) of this agreement to the PURCHASER on
an annual basis".
After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by
Chairman Gottovi to approve the amended agreement with the
recommended changes. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Neal
A copy of the amended contract is on file in the County
Manager's Office.
BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for lunch from 12:45
o'clock P.M. until 1:21 o'clock P.M.
RESOLUTION - ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS - SIEMENS-ALLIS, INC.
Mr. Wallace Murchison, Attorney representing the Industrial
Facili ties and Pollution Control Financing Authority, appeared
before the Commissioners requesting approval of a resolution for
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 15, 1983 (CONTINUED)
SIEMENS-ALLIS, INC.
RESOLUTION
(CONTINUED)
ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS
issuance of $7,500,000 Industrial Revenue Bonds for Siemens-
Allis, Inc.
Commissioner 0'Shie1ds MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to adopt the Resolution approving the issuance of the
bonds in the amount of $7,500,000 for Siemens-Allis, Inc. Upon
vote the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Neal
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book X,
Page 40.
APPOINTMENT OF EXTERNAL AUDITORS
Finance-officer Atkinson appeared before the Commissioners
requesting renewal of a three-year contract with Lowrimore,
Warwick & Company as external auditors stating that this firm had
done an outstanding job and that he recommended extending the
term of the contract to five years.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Blake to renew the contract with Lowrimore, Warwick
& Company for a three-year term authorizing the Chairman to
execute the agreement. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Neal
DISCUSSION - AIRPORT COMMISSION RESOLUTION
Assistant County Manager Cannon gave background information
on the role of the Airport Commission, the Airport Manager and
their relationship with the County Commissioners, County Manager,
and Staff stating that there are areas of conflict and points of
confusion as to the role of the Airport Commission in the Airport
Resolution requesting the direction of the Board as to what
process should be taken to clarify the language in the
resolution.
Airport Manager Shackelford stated that the most confusing
area of conflict was with leases.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to have
the Airport Commission and the County Manager and Staff to
discuss and make recommendations to the Commissioners on
clarification of the Airport Resolution at the September 19,
1983, Board Meeting.
DISCUSSION AIP-01 - REQUEST FOR SPECIAL MEETING = NEW HANOVER
COUNTY AIRPORT
Airport Manager Shackelford appeared before the
Commissioners to request scheduling a Special Meeting on
September 26, 1983, to accept a grant offer from the Federal
Aviation Administration in the amount of $248,220 for the Airport
Improvements Program for the construction of drainage
improvements, non-destructive testing, master plan update, and
preparation of master drainage plans explaining that the funds
will expire September 30, 1983.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to authorize the Chairman or County Manager
to sign the Project Application and call a Special meeting on
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 15, 1983 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION AIP-01 - REQUEST FOR SPECIAL MEETING - NEW HANOVER
COUNTY AIRPORT (CONTINUED)
September 26, 1983, or whatever day is appropriate in order to
take advantage of the funding. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
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V.oting .Ay.e:; ....Conimiss,ione.r Barjfield..~
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
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Absent:
Commissioner O'Neal
Airport Manager Shackelford reported that Congressman
Charlie Rose's office had contacted Chairman Gottovi informing
the County that the appropriations bill had passed the House and
Senate allotting $750,000,000 for the Department of
Transportation FAA to construct various facilities throughout the
nation with an allotment for a new Air Traffic Control Tower in
Wilmington costing approximately $4,500,000 with no matching
funds from the County. Airport Manager Shackelford expressed his
delight for this funding stressing the overcrowded conditions in
the tower at this time.
APPROVAL OF PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE CHANGES -
Inspections Director Conklin
Commissioners with Permit Fee Schedule
revisions.
INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
appeared before the
Changes explaining the
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After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to approve the Permit Fee Schedule Changes.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
VotingAye:' Confrni-s-~fio-rfer "':Ifarf ield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent:
Commissioner O'Neal
A copy of the Permit Fee Schedule Changes is on file in the
Clerk's Office.
DISCUSSION - SIMMONS APPEAL CASE - INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Barfield questioned Inspection Director Conklin
about the structure owned by Mr. A. J. Simmons between Rogers and
Westbrook Avenues not being removed from the premises when the
Commissioners denied the rezoning request at the Board Meeting
of February 14, 1983, and stressed that this structure should be
removed. Inspections Director Conklin stated that a letter had
been written to Mr. Simmons asking him to remove the building.
RESOLUTIONS OF INTENT - ROAD CLOSINGS
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to approve the Resolutions of Intent to close portions of the
following roads:
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(1) 90.0 feet of the northeast end of Second
Avenue located in Seabreeze Park
(2) 20'0' To'o-c' :port,i.oh -o-r A,,:ondal'e- A:venue' (U. S.
Highway 74/76 in the Avondale Subdivision)
Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Neal
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 15, 1983 (CONTINUED)
RESOLUTIONS OF INTENT = ROAD CLOSINGS (CONTINUED)
Copies of the Resolutions are contained in Exhibit Book X,
Page 40.
STREET RENAMING - SECOND AVENUE TO BOWFIN LANE - WILMINGTON
BEACH, N. C.
Commi!5sioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to rename Second Avenue at Wilmington Beach, North
Carolina, to Bowf in Lane. Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Neal
A copy of the Ordinance is contained in Exhibit Book X, Page
40.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
REAPPOINTMENT OF JACKOLYN M. GLISSON TO THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields
to reappoint Jackolyn M. Glisson to serve a three-year term on
the Library Advisory Board expiring August 31, 1986. Upon vote
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner 0'Shie1ds
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Neal
APPOINTMENT OF JULIA F. K. MCCORMICK, MARSHA R. HARRIS AND DR.
HEYWARD C. BELLAMY TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Commissioner Bla~MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to
appoint Julia F. K. McCormick, Marsha R. Harris and Dr. Heyward
C. Bellamy to serve three-year terms on the Library Advisory
Board with the terms expiring August 31, 1986. Upon vote the
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Neal
REAPPOINTMENT OF DAN ELLER TO SOUTHEASTERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to
reappoint Dan Eller to serve a four-year term on the Southeastern
Economic Development Commission expiring on July 31, 1987. Upon
vote the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Neal
RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH L. SOTO AS A PROVIDER OF
HEALTH TO THE cARDINAL HEALTH AGENCY - ---- - --
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to
recommend appointment of Mr. Joseph L. Soto to serve as a
provider of health care to the Cardinal Health Agency. Upon vote
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 15, 1983 (CONTINUED)
RECOMMENDATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH L. SOTO AS A PROVIDER OF
HEALTH TO THE CARDINAL HEALTH AGENCY (CONTINUED) - -
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
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Absent:
Commissioner O'Neal
APPOINTMENT OF SHEILA DAVIS TO UNEXPIRED TERM AND APPOINTMENT OF
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MINNIE LEE RICE AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE DOMICILIARY HOME
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COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to
appoint Sheila Davis to serve an unexpired term expiring on June
30, 1984, and to appoint Minnie Lee Rice to serve as an alternate
member for a three-year term expiring June 30, 1986. Upon vote
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Neal
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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PUBLIC HEARING - COURTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
Commissioner Blake invited the Commissioners to attend a
Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, August 18, 1983, at 7:30
P.M. in the Assembly Room of the County Administration Building,
to discuss the recommendations of the Courthouse Development Task
Force.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER
DISCUSSION - AIRLIE ROAD PARKING INTERPRETATIONS
Staff Attorney Ken Silliman gave background information on
the interpretations of the Airlie Road Parking stating that the
possibility exist that the Legal Department would be placed in
the position of defending two conflicting Zoning Ordinance
interpretations in Superior Court and asked the Commissioners for
direction in this matter.
After discussion by the Commissioners and County Attorney
Pope, it was the consensus of the Board for the County Attorney
to keep the-B6ard informed on- the matter.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED TO CONSIDER LEVY OF 1/2% SUPPLEMENTAL
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SALES AND USE TAX AND 2% ROOM OCCiiPANCY TAX
Commi s s ioner 0' Shie IdSMOVE:n;-- SECONDED by Commi s s ioner
Barfield to schedule two Public Hearings to consider levy of 1/2%
Supplemental Local Government Sales and Use Tax and 2% Room
Occupancy Tax for September 6, 1983, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the
Assembly Room of the County Administration Building. Upon vote
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent:
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Commissioner O'Neal
DISCUSSION - POSTING A SCHEDULE OF REGULAR WATER AND SEWER
DISTRICT MEETINGS TO -BE HELD TH:R()UGHOUT THE YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 1983
The-clerk stated that a schedule of regularly scheduled
meetings for the Water and Sewer District could be posted at the
beginning of the new year along with the regularly scheduled
meetings for the Board of Commissioners thereby alleviating 48
hours public notice and saving advertising costs.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 15, 1983 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION - POSTING A SCHEDULE OF REGULAR WATER AND SEWER
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DISTRICT MEETINGS TO BE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY h 1983 (CONTINuED)
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to post
a schedule of Water & Sewer District Meetings for the second
meeting of each month at 8: 45 o'clock A.M. before the regularly
scheduled Board meetings, beginning January 1, 1984.
BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 2:43
o'clock P.M. to 2:45 o'clock P.M.
APPOINTMENT- ~(i)Fi .rROIikND; G.', REGI,STER..~S TAX.jIADM:rNIST,RETORl 'r2 .i.~,J
County Manager Cooper stated --:the Personnel Office had
received 43 applications for the position of Tax Administrator
and that after interviewing the various candidates Mr. Roland G.
Register had been selected as the number one candidate with his
expertise in the managerial area and recommended appointment of
Mr. Register as Tax Administrator.
After discussion by Mr. Register and the Commissioners,
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner 0'Shie1ds to
appoint Mr. Roland G. Register as Tax Administrator with the
effective date of employment September 19, 1983. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Neal
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to adjourn. Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
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Chairman Gottovi
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Absent:
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 3:55 o'clock P.M.
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L cie F. Smith, Clerk
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