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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-08-26 Special Meeting 375 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, AUGUST 22, 1983 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on Monday, August 22, 1983, at 11:00 o'clock A.M. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina. I Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; Donald P. Blake; Commissioner 0' Shields; Chairman Karen E. Gottovi; County Manager G. Felix Cooper; 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 stating that the Special Meeting had been called to take action on an amendment to a Lease Agreement for mobile homes for the Department of Social Services; Sewer Bond Anticipation Notes; and two Proclamations. AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT FOR MOBILE HOMES - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES County Manager Cooper stated that an amended lease agreement was to be prepared for the electrical and plumbing costs involved in the placement of the mobile homes for the Department of Social Services. He stated, however, that the County Maintenance Department had been requested to estimate costs for this service and that their costs were considerably less; therefore, an amendment was not not prepared for this meeting since the Maintenance Department would perform this work. He stated that an amendment would be presented reflecting this change at the September 6, 1983, meeting. I RESOLUTION - RENEWAL OF $390,000 SEWER BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES - SEPTAGE TREATMENT County Attorney Pope appeared before the Commissioners to request adoption of a resolution for renewal of $390,000 Sewer Bond Anticipation Notes for the Septage Treatment Facility. Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to adopt the resolution renewing $390,000 Sewer Bond Anticipation Notes. 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 41. I PROCLAMATION - LT. COL. GUION BLUFORD, JR. DAY Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to proclaim August 30, 1983, as Lt. Col. Guion Bluford, Jr. Day. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield Commissioner Blake Commissioner O'Shields Chairman Gottovi Absent: Commissioner O'Neal PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Lt. Col. Guion Bluford, Jr. is the first African American to orbit in space; and, WHEREAS, Lt. Col. Guion Bluford, Jr. represents the epitome of the American ideals of devotion to country, love of family, and brotherhood; and, 376 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, AUGUST 22, 1983, (CONTINUED) PROCLAMATION = LT. COL. GUION BLUFORD, JR. DAY WHEREAS, Lt. Col. Guion Bluford, Jr. is an outstanding role model for our youth, especially black youth THEREFORE, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaim Tuesday, August 30, 1983, as LT. COL. GUION BLUFORD, JR. DAY in New Hanover County, and petition all our citizens to observe this historic event in manners appropriate to the occasion. ( PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL SICKLE CELL MONTH Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by to adopt a Proclamation declaring the SICKLE CELL MONTH IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY. CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Commissioner O'Shields month of September as Upon vote, the MOTION Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield Commissioner Blake Commissioner O'Shields Chairman Gottovi Absent: Commissioner O'Neal PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited and debilitating genetic disorder which causes much human suffering, psychological trauma, and is an economic burden on the family of the affected individual; and WHEREAS, Sickle Cell Disease is one of the most common genetic disorders, since in the non-white population one newborn child in 500 has the disease and 10 per cent of the non-white population carries sickle cell trait which can genetically lead to sickle cell disease if both spouses are "carriers"; and WHEREAS, support for research efforts directed toward treatment, management, and finding a cure for Sickle Cell Disease is vital to the amelioration of this disease; and WHEREAS, The North Carolina Sickle Cell Syndrome Program, the County Health Department, and the Southeastern Sickle Cell Association coordinate to provide a high quality of services to insure community education on Sickle Cell Syndrome, testing and screening, genetic counseling, follow-up and referral, medical management, and reimbursement services for medical care rendered to patients unable to pay; and WHEREAS, September is National Sickle Cell Month; THEREFORE, The Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, hereby proclaim the month of September as SICKLE CELL MONTH IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY and recommend this observance to all of the citizens of New Hanover County. RECOGNITION OF QUALITY OF WORK OF SUMMER YOUTH WORKER - YOLANDA BALLARD Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the County Commissioners, expressed her appreciation for the fine job performed by Ms. Yolanda Ballard, a Summer Youth Worker, in the Commissioners' Office for the past five weeks stating that we hope to have her to return next summer. " 377 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, AUGUST 22, 1983, ...(.CQN'.U:tNlJED). ",'~ ...........~.-- I WORK SESSION SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 26, 1!8iL WITH WILMINGTOiiTNEi'-HANOVER-INSURANCE- ADVISORY-CCJMMITTEE ---- County Manager Cooper stated that he had discussed with Mr. Carlton Allegood, Executive Secretary, o'f the Wilmington/New Hanover Advisory Insurance Committee, scheduling a Work Session with the Commissioners on September 26, 1983, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the consultant report recently performed on hospital insurance coverage and recommendations made by the consultants. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to schedule a Work Session with the Insurance Advisory Board to discuss the report on hospital coverage and other items of concern. DONATION BY WILMINGTON BEACH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - TAX -- LAWS FOR LAND DONATED FOR BEACH ACCESS - Chairman Gottovi requested the Legal Department to investigate the new tax laws effective January 1, 1983, on land donated for beach access and inform the Board if this law would apply to the land donated to the County by the Wilmington Beach Development Corporation. INTRODUCTION OF NEW HEALTH DIRECTOR Commissioner Blake stated that he would like to formally introduce the new Director of Health to the Board of Commissioners on the regularly scheduled meeting of September 6, 1983, requesting that this item to be placed on the agenda. I UPDATE ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COURTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT TASK -- -- FORCE SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 1983, MEETING Commissioner Blake state~that he would like to present an update on the recommendations of the Courthouse Development Task Force requesting that this item be placed on the agenda for the regularly scheduled meeting of September 6, 1983. REQUEST FOR PREPARATION OF RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE U. S. COASTGUARD IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY --- -- Mr. M. H. Vaughan requested the Commissioners to have the County Attorney prepare a resolution expressing appreciation of the County Commissioners and citizens of New Hanover County to the U. S. Coastguard for the excellent quali ty of service rendered by this unit. Chairman Gottovi explained that no action could be taken at this time; however, this item should be placed on the September 19, 1983, agenda. DISCUSSION OF GRANT OFFERS - HURRICANE EVACUATION PLANNING AND - - DEVELOPMENT OF CONSERVATION ZONING DISTRICT Planning-Director Hayes stated the County had received two grant offers for Hurricane Evacuation Planning and the development of a Conservation Zoning District explaining that these offers needed to be accepted immediately in order to obtain the funding. I After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to place the acceptance of these grant offers on the Consent Agenda of the Board Meeting of September 6, 1983. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield Commissioner Blake Commissioner O'Shields Chairman Gottovi Absent: Commissioner O'Neal 378 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, AUGUST 22, 1983, (CONTINUED) ADJOURNMENT (CONTINUED) Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting-at 11:15 o'clock A.M. Respectfully submitted, ~ if!4/'~ Lucie F. Smith Clerk MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, AUGUST 26, 1983.._1. . ...... ...J ~ .... _ :.. ...L. /1'-0 _ .'1.. _ .# ~.-L""""'~"''''''''''''. ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Session on Friday, August 26, 1983, School Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina. Commissioners met in Special at 7:30 o'clock A.M. in the 1504 South 15th Street, Members present from the Board of Education were: Mr. Ray Funderburk; Ms. Mary Elizabeth Hood; Ms. Dorothy B. Johnson; Mr. Sandy D. Martin; Ms. Lucille Shaffer; Dr. Jeremiah N. partrick; and Superintendent Richard F. Flynn. - Dr. Carl L. Unsicker arri ved late. Members present from the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners were: Commissioner Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Chairman Karen E. Gottovi; County Manager G. Felix Cooper; Finance Director Andrew Atkinson, and Clerk to the Board Lucie F. Smith. Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Sr. arrived late. Members absent were: Commissioner Nolan O'Neal. Commissioner Donald P. Blake and Ms. Lucille Shaffer called the meeting to order and, on behalf of the Board of Education, expressed her appreciation to the Commissioners for their attendance and turned the meeting over to Superintendent Richard Flynn for an explanation of the New Hanover County Schools Five-Year Facili t:ie~ ~~':~~:q..:..;:~ :.:;. ..::_~ :::1 :: DISCUSSION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES --- PLAN Dr. Flynn gave background information on the proposed five- year plan for N~w. Hanover County schools e~plaining the implementation of the plan as outlined below: Fall 1983 - Purchase land for Northside Elementary School. - Hire architect. - Begin design of Northside Elementary School. Winter/Spring 1984 - Bid/Commit contracts Northside Elementary School. - Select and purchase site for Eastern Elementary School. - Begin plan of renovations and general upgrading of existing facilities. Summer 1984 - July I - Begin construction of Northside Elementary School. - Begin design of Eastern Elementary School. Begin design of upgrading/ renovations of existing sites. ~ 379 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, AUGUST 26, 1983 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOLS FIVE-YEAR FACILITIES PLAN (CONTINUED'-- Fall 1984 - Begin implementation of renovations. I July 1, 1985 - Begin construction of Eastern Elementary School. Summer 1985 - Plan and design of additions to Carolina Beach School and Bellamy School. Fall/Winter 1985/1986 - Implementation of additions. - Continuation of renovations. Spring/Summer 1986 - Planning and design of North- eastern Elementary School (only if communities develop). Fall 1986 - Construction of Northeastern School. Fall/Winter 1986 - Planning and design of South- side Junior High (Middle School.) Summer 1987 - Begin Southside Junior High. I Dr. Flynn stated that the schools needed funding in the amount of $ 20,000,000 for construction and renovation. He requested $14,000,000 for the construction of new schools and $6,000,000 for renovation of the present schools. County Manager Cooper stated that he felt the Board of Education and County Commissioners should consider having a $20,000,000 bond issue giving flexibility to the growth of our area and school needs. He stated that having a bond issue for a 20-year period of time would eliminate any increase in property taxes for this purpose and that proceeds from the 1/2 cent sales tax would be used to pay for the bond issue with the flexibility of issuing the bonds over a 7-year period as needed. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board of Education to submit the Five-Year Plan to the Commissioners at a regularly scheduled meeting allowing the Commissioners to make the decisions necessary to raise the funds needed for the schools with the full support of the Board of Education if a bond issue is held. I DISCUSSION ON USAGE OF BRADLEY CREEK SCHOOL FOR THE NEW HANOVER - - --- COUNTY AGRICULTURE EXTENSION UNIT Chairman Gottovi requested the use of Bradley Creek School for the New Hanover County Agriculture Extension Unit stating the benefits to the County and Board of Education by having this facility renovated and used for a worthy purpose. She requested that a lease be drawn between the County and Board of Education with the stipulation that if the County decides not to use the property at a later date that the property will automatically be reverted back to the Board of Education. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board of Education to have the County Attorney prepare a lease to be submitted to the Commmissioners at the September 6, 1983, meeting. 380 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, AUGUST 26, 1983 (CONTINUED) ADJOURNMENT Ms. Lucille Shaffer adjourned the meeting at 9:30 o'clock p.m. ~spectfullY submitted, ./~ cie F. Smith Clerk MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 1983 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, September 6, 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; County Manager G. Felix Cooper; County Attorney Robert W. Pope and Clerk to the Board Lucie F. Smith. Chairman Gottovi called the meeting to order. Commissioner O'Shields gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR - - SPECIAL MEETING, AUGUST 22, 1983 Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 15, 1983, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MEETING, AUGUST 15, 1983, AND Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED O'Shields to approve the minutes of the Special 22, 1983, as presented. Upon vote, the UNANIMOUSLY. by Commissioner Meeting of August MOTION CARRIED APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to approve the Consent Agenda with a correction to Item #17 in Account No. 11-4161-640, Capital Outlay to Account No. 11- 4161-381, Telephone. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The following person commented on the Consent Agenda: Mr. M. H. Vaughan The following Consent Agenda was approved: ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT OFFERS FROM N. C. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL - ---- - RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR HURRICANE EVACUATION PLAN AND CONSERVATION ZONING The Commissioners approved acceptance of grant offers from the N. C. Department of Natural Resources & Community Development in the amount of $3,485 for the Hurricane Evacuation Plan and $3,000 for development of Conservation Zoning authorizing the Chairman to execute the necessary contracts with approval of the following Budget Amendment for implementation of the grants: Debit Acct. #11 3493 373, Coastal Area Mgt. Acct. #11 9800 911, Contingencies Acct. ill 4930 582, CAMA Grant Flow Thru Acct. #11 4930 100, Salaries $5,843 2,465 2,358 500 Credit ~