1983-08-26 Special Meeting
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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UPDATE ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE COURTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT TASK
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, AUGUST 22, 1983, (CONTINUED)
ADJOURNMENT (CONTINUED)
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting-at 11:15 o'clock A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lucie F. Smith
Clerk
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, AUGUST 26, 1983.._1. .
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DISCUSSION ON USAGE OF BRADLEY CREEK SCHOOL FOR THE NEW HANOVER
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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.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, AUGUST 26, 1983 (CONTINUED)
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Lucille Shaffer adjourned the meeting at 9:30 o'clock
p.m.
~spectfullY submitted,
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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
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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
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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
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