1983-09-06 Regular 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. #11 4930 582, CAMA Grant Flow Thru
Acct. #11 4930 100, Salaries
$5,843
2,465
2,358
500
Credit
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1983 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT OFFERS FROM N. C. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
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RESOURCES & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR HURRICANE EVACUATION PLAN
AND CONSERVATION ZONING (CONTINUED)
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Acct. #11 4930 326, Professional Services
Acct. #11 4930 410, Copy & Printing
Acct. #11 4930 510, Auto Allowance
4,000
1,200
250
RESOLUTION - AWARD OF BID TO BLANTON AND COMPANY - HEATING AND
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AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR 3RD FLOOR COUNTY OFFICE ANNEX
BUILDING - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
The Commissioners adopted a resolution awarding the low bid
to Blanton-and Company in the amount of $25,8~0 for'a heating and
air-conditioning system for the 3rd Floor of the County Annex
Building authorizing the Chairman to execute the agreement.
A copy of the Resolution and Agreement is contained in
Exhibit Book X, Page 41.
RESOLUTION - AWARD OF BID TO BURROUGHS CORPORATION - MAGNETIC
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TAPE DRIVE - DATA PROCESSING
The Commisssioners adopted a resolution awarding the low bid
to Burroughs Corporation for the purchase of a magnetic tape
drive in the amount of $12,425 authorizing the Chairman to
execute the agreement.
A copy of the Resolution and Agreement is contained in
Exhibit Book X, Page 41.
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COLLEGE ,WORK STUDY PROGRAM - MILLER - MOTTE - PERSONNEL
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DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners authorized the County Manager to sign a
Host Agency Agreement with Miller-Motte Business College for
participation in the College Work Study Program.
A copy of the Host Agency Agreement is on file in the County
Manager's office.
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO WINEBARGER - CHANGE ORDER G-I0 - JUDICIAL
BUILDING
The Commissioners approved Change Order G-IO awarding the
bid to the next lowest bidder, Winebarger Church Furniture, Inc.,
in the amount of $34,811 for wooden pews in the Judicial Building
as reflected in the following Budget Amendment, since the low
bidder, Sander Manufacturing, withdrew their bid:
Debit
Credit -
Acct. #48 9800 911, Contingencies
Acct. #48 4708 621, General Contractor
$2,700
$2,700
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LEASE AGREEMENT - MOBILE OFFICES - SOCIAL SERVICES
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute an
amended Lease Agreement for mobile offices for the Department of
Social Services deleting the portion relating to the installation
of electrical and plumbing work on Pages 1 and 2 of Exhibit B.
Mr. Winfred Simpson, Superintendent of Property Management, will
perform this work at a lower cost to the County.
A copy of the amended Lease Agreement is on file in the
County Manager's office.
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING OFFERS TO' PURCHASE SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY
The Commissioners adopted a resolution accepting offers to
purchase three (3) lots for the'sum of $9,915 with an ad valorem
tax value as of 1983 totaling $8,060. The properties involved
are 1.2 acres on South Seabreeze Road; Block 499, Ann Street; and
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709 Kidder Street.
A copy of the ResoLution is contained in Exhibit Book X,
Page 42.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1983 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF TWO POSITIONS - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
The Commissioners approved the establishment of two new
positions in the Property Management Department due to the
increased work schedule of maintaining street signs in the
County, painting projects, remodeling existing County Buildings,
and maintenance of the new Judicial Building. The following
positions will not require any additional funds .for the 1983/84
Budget Year:
Maintenance Mechanic I
General Utility Man
APPROVAL' OF 'HOLD JOBn CLASSIFICATIONS - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
SERVICES
The Commissioners approved the old job classifications in
the Department of Social Services in order to phase-in the
reclassifications in the affected positions for the 1983/84
Fiscal Year.
PROPOSAL - NEW HANOVER COUNTY LANDFILL - CELL NO.2 - ENGINEERING
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DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved a proposal for design, bid, and
construction of Cell No. 2 at the New Hanover County Landfill
with a reduction in the size of the cell. The proposed cost is
$79,300 with funds available in the landfill acount.
A copy of the Proposal is on file in the County Manager's
office.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - JUDICIAL BUILDING FURNITURE - ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment
correcting an error in the State Contract prices for the purchase
of furniture for the Judicial Building increasing the total
amountlto $7D,~32~46 with ~n additional cost of $23,445:
Debit
Credit -
Acct. #11 9800 911, Contingencies
Acct. #11 4161 640, Clerk of Court -
Capital Outlay
$23,445
$23,445
BUDGET AMENDMENT - SEPTAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES - FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $11,000 to record excess interest on investments to
disburse payment for debt service interest:
Debit
Credit -
Acct. #46 3310 890, Interest on Invest.
Acct. #46 4601 590, Debt Service
$11,000
$11,000
BUDGET AMENDMENT - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES - DATA
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PROCESSING
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $12,393 for the transfer of funds from Social
Services to Data Processing for July-October, 1983, for payments
and maintenance on the B1855 Computer System:
Debit - Acct. #11 5310 374, Contractual Services -
Computer $2,256
#11 5310 392, M & R Equipment
#11 5310 594, Installment Payments
Credit - Acct. #11 4132 594, Installment/Lease
Payments
#11 4132 370, Contracted Services
#11 4132 392, M & R Equipment
3,867
6,270
$6,270
2,256
3,867
BUDGET AMENDMENT - DATA PROCESSING - RETROACTIVE INCREASE - TERRY
BAIRD
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment
transferring funds from the Tax Department to Data Processing to
allow for a retroactive increase for Terry Baird as follows:
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - DATA PROCESSING - RETROACTIVE INCREASE
TERRY BAIRD (CONTINUED)
Debit - Acct. #11 4141 100, Tax Department -
Salaries & Wages $2,295
#11 4141 210, Tax Dept.-FICA 154
#11 4141 221, Tax Dept.-Retirement 138
I Credit - Acct. #11 4132 100, Data Processing -
S:alaries & Wages $2,295
#11 4132 210, Data Processing-FICA 154
#11 4132 221, Data Processing -
Retirement 138
BUDGET AMENDMENT - NEW HANOVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment
transferring funds in the amount of $219,700 for a 5% increase in
salaries for personnel and a .85% increase in employee retirement
benefits for the school system:
Debit
Credit -
Acct. #11 9800 911, Contingencies
Acct. #11 5911 580, Public Schools-
Current
$219,700
$219,700
BUDGET AMENDMENT - RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF PROPER ACCOUNTS FOR
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CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM -
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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in the
amount of $4,798 for the re-establishment of proper accounts
for' the Ca~o~ina P~wer & Lignt Company Energy Assitance Program:
Debit Acct. #11 3530 379, CP&L Energy Assistance
Program $4,798
I Credit - Acct. #11 5357 530, CP&L Energy Assistance
Payments '$4,798
CHANGE ORDERS - JUDICIAL BUILDING - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment
and Change Order E-5 in the amount of $10,462.18 to provide funds
for conduit and wiring for the telephone system in the Judicial
Building and Change Order E-6 in the amount of $4,479.60 to
provide funds for electrical work necessary for availability of
the 'computer systems to the Clerk of Court:
Debit Acct. #48 9800 911, Contingencies $ 4,480
Acct. #11 4161 381, Telephone 10,463
Acct. #48 3981 920, Transfer from Gen. 10,463
Credit - Acct. #48 4708 623, Elect. Contractor $14,943
Acct. #11 9740 900, Transfer to Capital
Projects 10,463
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COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HA-12486 - U. S. DEPARTMENT OF H0USING AND
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The Commissioners authorized the County Manager to execute
the Cooperative Agreement HA-12486 for Type I Fair Housing
Assistance Program for the Department of Human Relati6ns. This
is a continuation of an agreement entered into wlth HUD' last year
for 1982/83.
A copy of the Agreement is on file in the County Manager's
office.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS = GENERAL PUBLIC I
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak on
an item not on the agenda. The following person commented:
Sergeant Herbert Hale commented on the retiredl military
personnel in the community.
FORMAL INTRODUCTION OF HEALTH DIRECTOR
Commissioner Blake formally introduced the new Director of
Health, Mr. Robert Parker, welcoming him to the Co~nty Staff
stating his exceptional capabilities and talents.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1983 (CONTINUED)
UPDATE OF COURTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
Commissioner Blake gave an update on the progress of the
Courthouse Development Task Force stating the Public Hearing held
on August 18, 1983, substantiated the Task Force's opinion that
the Courthouse should remain and that a parking facility is
necessary. He requested the Commissioners to release the entire
existing Garner and Yelverton Exterior Rehabilitation Bid Package
to licensed general contractor for competitive bids, and award
the contract at the earliest financially possible time.
Mr. Michael Creed commented on the use of the Courthouse and
release of the Garner and Yelverton Exterior Rehabilitation Bid
Package.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to have
County Manager Cooper to present recommendations for the work to
be performed with the amount of funds available.
Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Board, expressed her
appreciation to Mr. Michael Creed and the Courthouse Development
Task Force fQr -their dediqated effort and many hours of work in
pr~paring this report.
PROCLAMATION - UNITED WAY WEEK
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to approve a proclamation proclaiming the week of September 11-
17, 1983, as United Way Week in New Hanover County.
Mr. Frank Block expressed his appreciation to the
Commissioners for endorsing the proclamation and stated the
importance of the United Way to the citizens of New Hanover
County.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Cape Fear Area United Way Annual Campaign is a
primary source of funds for voluntary human services, and
WHEREAS, increasing demand for the programs and services of
United Way agencies is likely, and
WHEREAS, financial and volunteer support of United Way
effort helps build better communities,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hanover County Board
of Commissioners that the week of September 11-17, 1983, is
hereby designated
UNITED WAY WEEK
in New Hanover County to call attention to the Annual Campaign
and encourage citizen participation in this worthy cause.
BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 8:35
o'clock P.M. to 8:50 o'clock P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice has been hereby given that a Public Hearing will be
held by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County
on Tuesday, September 6, 1983, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the
Assembly Room of the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut
Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, to consider the following:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE LEVY OF A ONE-HALF PERCENT (1/2%)
SUPPLEMENTAL LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL SALES AND USE TAX
County Manager Cooper gave background information on the
Local Optional Sales Tax Bill explaining the administration of
the collection of the tax and the revenues generated stating that
the state must distribute the tax on a quarterly basis levying
the tax on a per capita basis according to certified, recent
annual population estimates by the State Budget Office and the
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1983 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEldUNG TO CONSIDER THE LEVY OF' ~ ONE-HALF PERCENT '(l/2%)
SUPPLEMENTAL LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL SALES, :AND USE TAX (CONTINUED)
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amount distributed to each taxing county must then be divided
among counti~s by th~ same method "by which the 1% sales and use
taxes are distributed. He stated that for the first five years_
after enactment of this 1/2% sales tax, the county must use 40%
of its proceeds to fund school capital outlays or retirement of
debt on schools and that for the next five years after enactment
30% must be used for public school capital outlay needs. After
10 years 100% of the proceeds will be unrestricted and may be
used for any legal purpose.
Chairman Gottovi asked i~ ~ny one present wished to speak in
favor of levying the tax. The following persons commented:
Mr. Bob Dowling'
Sergeant Herbert Hale
Mr., Michael ,Jordon '
Dr. Jeremiah N. Partrick'representing the
Board of Education
Mr. Nat Bost
Ms. Estelle Lee representing the Chamber of
Commerce
Mayor Ben Halterman representing the City of
Wilmington
Mayor Eugene Floyd .fepresenting the Town of
Wrightsville Heath
Representative Harry Payne explained the scale that had been
prepared for implementation of the 1/2% sales tax.
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Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
opposition to the levying of the sales tax. The following person
commented:
Mr. M. H. Vaughan
Chairman Gottovi stated that she had received a resolution
adopted by the Town Council of Carolina Beach supporting the levy
of the 1/2% sales tax since Mayor Neil Pharr was unable to attend
the 'Public Hearing. ".-. ,. ..
., --:,~'._.""'''~Chairman Gottovi declared the Public Hearing closed. After
., '.:-"d'Iscus's'ioi1:, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
_'Commi~s~oner .Barfield to approve a resolution levying a 1/2%
supplemental local governmental sales and us~ tax pre?cribing the
method of distribution of the proceeds within New Hanover County.
Upon vote,..the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book X,
Page 42.
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COMMISSIONER BLAKE EXCUSED FROM MEETING
Commissioner Blake was excused 'from the meeting, at 9: 30
o'clock P.M. due to surgery scheduled on Wednesday morning,
September 7, 1983.
BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 9:30
o'clock P.M. to 9:40 o'clock P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE LEVY OF A TWO PERCENT (2%)
OCCUPANCY TAX ONIHOTEL, MOTEL AND SIMILAR TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY
RENTALS
Chairman Gottovi stated that data sheets had been prepared
giving information on the 2% Occupancy Tax explaining the tax and
distributi_on ,process.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
favor.. ~of levying the Occupancy Tax. The follow ing persons
commented:
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1983 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LEVY OF A TWO PERCENT (2%) OCCUPANCY
TAX ON HOTEL, MOTEL AND SIiU:LAIfTRA~ENT OCCUPANCY RENTALS
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Mr. Ron Schultz representing the motel and
hotel owners of Carolina Beach
Mr. Vince Bolton
Mayor Ben Halterman representing .the City of
Wilmington
_, Mayor Eugene Floyd representing the Town of
Wrightsville Beach
Ms. Estelle Lee representing, the Greater
Wilmington Chamber O"f Commerce
Mr. Alton Parker
Sergeant Herbert Hale
Mr. Wallace Hughes
Ms. Edith Dowling
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Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
OPP9sition o~ levying the Occupancy Sales Tax. No one commented.
Commissioner 0' Shields expressed his concern and anger to
Representative Payne and other local legislators about the
passage of this bill eliminating two uses of the proceeds without
disc~ss~ng the issue with the County or municipalities before
making the change.
County Attorney Pope stated that the purposes for which
revenue from the room occupancy tax may be used by the county and
its municipalities may be changed only by resolution of the New
Hanover County Board of Commissioners after being approved by a
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majority of the votes cast in an election held in New Hanover
County on the question of how revenue from the room occupancy tax
should be used. The ballot presented to the qualified voters of
the county in an election concerning the use of re~enue from the
room occupancy tax shall state all the proposed uses of this
revenue and the percentage of the revenue to be used for each
purpose.
,;. ~_ _Re~ie~entatiMe Harr~-Payn~ state~ that the'bill was passed
in its present form due to the fact that a~~ 'countie~ had to be
in 100% agreement for passage of the bill and that corrections to
the bill could be made in the spring but that at least the County
had the option to implement the tax. He asked the Commissioners
if they would be satisfied if all the proceeds collected were
forw~rded to the County for distribution of the 80% and 20%
usages. The Commissippers concurred with. Representative Payne's
. suggestion ,and encouraged him to pursue tne issue.
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Chairman Gottovi stated she had recieved a resolution
adopted by the Town of Carolina Beach endorsing the levy of the
Occupancy Tax.
Mayor Halterman stated his concern to Representative Payne
and other local legislators for changing the bill thereby
alleviating the City's usage of proceeds for a Civic Convention
Center or preservation of historical structures but reiterated
the importance of levying the Occupancy Tax.
Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Board, expressed her
appreciation to Representative Harry Payne for attending the
Public Hearings and stated it was unfortunate that the other
locpl legislators were not present for further explanation.
.::-''':::::':-::';.-.Cha.:-irmah Gottovi closed the Public Hearing. After
discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SEeONDED by
,'CQmmissf.one::t;' Bar,f,ield. to adopt a resol.ution. levying the 2%
Occupancy Tax on hotel, motel and similar~transient occupancy
rentals authorizing the County Manager to establish the process
of setting.., up collection mechanisms required for implementation
of the tax. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner O'Neal
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER LEVY OF A TWO PERCENT (2%) OCCUPANCY
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T1}.~ ON__aQ'l'EL", MOTEL AND SIMILAR TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY RENTALS
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Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
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Absent:
Commissioner Blake
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book X,
Page 42.
REQUEST TO REMOVE ITEM 114 TO A CONTINUED MEETING ON SEPTEMBER
12, 1983~ at 7:00 QiC'LOCK P.~ - -
--- Mr. John Wessell, Attorney for the Peititioner for Item #14,
requested that the Public Hearing scheauled for this date be
removed from the Agenda and rescheduled at a later meeting due to
the time.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to remove Items 13-20 from the Agenda to be
continued until Monday, September 12, 1983, at 7:00 o'clock P.M.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 10
ACRES, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SIDBURY AND BLUE CLAY
ROADS FROM A B-l-alJSINESS DISTRICT TO AN R-15~ESIDENTIAL
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DISTRICT
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the
rez'cii'l.iricj. ;re'qu~st stating that this Public Hearing was continued
from the meeting of August 1, 1983. He stated that the Planning
Board recommended denial since the current property owner
purchased the property under the condition that it be rezoned to
B-1 in order to construct buildings for his business.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
favor of the rezoning. The following person commented:
Mr. Dale Williams, the Petitioner
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
opposition to the rezoning request.. 'The following person
commented:
Mr. Richard Baron, the Property Owner
Commissioner O'Neal asked if the property zoned B-1 could be
grand fathered in and the remainder of the property remain R-15.
, Planning I D.i rector Hayes sta ted tha t thi s cou Id be
accomplished by have a non-conforming use in a Residential
District.
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After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
C~mmissioner Barfield to deny the rezoning request.
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
SECONDED by
Upon vote,
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
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Voting Noe: Commissioner O'Neal
Absent: Commissioner Blake
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 2.4
ACRES, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF NORTH KERR AVENUE,
APPROXIMATELY-780 FEET-WEST- OF BLUE- CLAY-ROAD FROM-AN AR -AIRPORT
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO AN AIAiRPORTINDUSTRIALDISTRICT
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the
rezoning request stating that the Planning Board on November 7,
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 2.4
ACRES, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF NORTH KERR AVENUE,
APPROXIMATELY 780 FEET-WEST OF BLUE CLAY-ROAD FROM-AN AR AIRPORT
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RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO AN AI AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
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1980, denied the request because of existing and surrounding
r:-esidential development and strong neighborhood opposition from
the North Kerr Avenue area. He stated that the Planning Board
had denied this rezoning request again because the requested
property serves as a buffer or transition zone between the
residential neighborhood along North Kerr Avenue and the existing
AI Airport Industrial District located to the south and east of
the property.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
favor of the rezoning request. The following persons commented:
Mr. Michael Williams, the Petitioner, presented slides
showing his plans for the installation of a solar business with a
display of the equipment in the strupture now existing on the
property and requested consideration of the Board in approving
th~@ _ re ~oning.
Others commenting in favor of the request were:
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Mr. Bert Streb
IMs. Elizabeth Cline
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Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
opposi tion to the rezoning request. The following persons
commented:
Sergeant Herbert Hale
Mr. John Wells
Mr. Murrell Pridgen
Mr. Bill Sebrell
After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED,
Commissioner Barfield to deny the rezoning request.
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
SECONDED by
Upon vote,
Voting Aye: Commisisoner Barfield
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Voting Noe: Commissioner O'Neal
Absent: Commissioner Blake
;. ~ .,Commissioner O'Neal stated that he voted no because he felt
that wa~ a solution to the problem that would meet the needs of
all the citizens living in this area permitting the petitioner" to
establish his business and providing a residential area for the
neighborhood r~sidents.
Commissioner O'Shields requested the Planning Staff to
investigate the question of access to residentially zoned
property and a further study of B-1 Zoning.
RECESS AND CONTINUATION OF THE MEETING UNTIL SEPTEMBER 12, 1983
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to recess the meeting until 7:00 o'clock P.M., September
12, 1983. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner Blake
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1983 (CONTINUED)
RECESS AND CONTINUATION OF THE MEETING UNTIL SEPTEMBER 12, 1982
( CONTINUED)
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting until 7:00 o'clock
P.M., September l2, 1983.
II ~pe~~mitted.
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MINUTES OF CONTINUED MEETING, SEPTEMBER 12, 1983
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in
Regular Session on Monday, September 12, 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.; 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. Commissioner
Blake was absent due to surgery.
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Chairman Gottovi called the meeting to order stating that
this was a Continued Meeting of the Regular Meeting of
September 6, 1983.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 3.8
ACRES, LOCATEDC>N THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF MARKET STREET (U.-s:
HIGHWAY 17), APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET NORTHEAST OF STATION ROAD
(SR 1471) FROM AN R-lS RESIDENTIALDISTRICT TO A B-2 BUSINESS
DISTRICT
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the
rezoning request stating the applicant wished to extend the B-
2 district located directly north to include the front portion
of the property to a depth of 325 feet east of Market Street.
He stated the property is classified as Transition on the
County's Land Use Plan which encourages future intensive
development. Planning Director Hayes stated the Planning
Board recommended the front portion of adjoining property
located directly south of the requested area be included in the
zoning change. This would consolidate the existing B-2
districts located along Market Street and encourage the
clustering of commercial activities in the area.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished .to speak
in favor of the rezoning request. The followin~ person
commented:
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Mr. William B. Towles, the property owner
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished td speak in
opposition to the rezoning request. No one commented. I
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Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED BY Commissioner
Barfield to approve the rezoning request as recommende!d by the
Planning Board. Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye:
Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissoner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Absent:
Commissioner Blake