1983-11-21 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1983
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, November 21, 1983, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in the
Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr:
Donald P. Blake: Nolan O'Neal: Claud O'Shields, Jr.: Chairman
Karen E. Gottovi: County Manager G. Felix Cooper: County Attorney
Robert W. Pope: and Clerk to the Board Lucie F. Smith.
Reverend Lewis Swain, Pastor of Covenant Moravian Church,
gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 7, 1983
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
November 7, 1983, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to approve the Consent Agenda as follows
with Item #17, Non-precedented Abatements, being removed for
discussion. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS BETWEEN NEW HANOVER COUNTY AND WRIGHTSVILLE
BEACH - WRIGHTSVILLE SOUND SEWER SYSTEM - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute a
contract between New Hanover County and Wrightsville Beach for
temporary use of Wrightsville Beach's interceptor for the
Wrightsville Sound Sewer System.
A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager's
office.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN OFFER TO PURCHASE SURPLUS
REAL PROPERTY
The Commissioners adopted a resolution accepting an offer to
purchase a parcel of improved property located at 916 Rankin
Street owned by New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington for
the sum of $10,000 representing an ad valorem tax value of
$19,740 as of 1983. The offer has been duly advertised for upset
bid.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XI,
Page 4.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN NEW HANOVER COUNTY AND THE
CITY OF WILMINGTON FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT ALLOCATION - SEAGATE
PROJECT - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute a
contract amendment between the City of Wilmington and New Hanover
County increasing the County's allocation by 35,000 gallons per
day which is the allocation projected for the Seagate Project.
A copy of the contract amendment is on file in the County
Manager's office.
JUDICIAL BUILDING - CHANGE ORDER G-16 - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved a Change Order and Budget
Amendment in the amount of $2,917 transferring funds to cover
costs of testing concrete and soil as follows:
Debit
Credit
-Acct. No 48 9800 911, Contingencies
-Acct. No 48 4708 621, General Contractor
$2,917
$2,917
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PIEDMONT AIRLINES CONTRACT - NEW
HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT
The Commissioners approved Amendment No. 3 to the Piedmont
Airlines Contract at a monthly rental of $1,358.19 with a
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1983 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENGA (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PIEDMONT AIRLINES CONTRACT - NEW
HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT (CONTINUED)
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provision for retroactive rent with a proration of any partial
month's rent.
A copy of the amendment is on file in the County Manager's
office.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - ESTABLISHMENT OF HALF-TIME LICENSED PRACTICAL
NURSE - TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL PROGRAM - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $9,022 for additional revenue allocated to New
Hanover County for the establishment of a half-time Licensed
Practical Nurse:
Debit Acct.#ll 3515 371, Revenue-TB Cont. $9,022
Credit Acct.#ll 5152 100, Salaries $5,523
Acct.#ll 5152 210, FICA 370
Acct.#ll 5152 221, Retirement 133
Acct.#ll 5152 230, Group Insurance 360
Acct.#ll 5152 510, Auto Allowance. 344
Acct.#ll 5152 640, Capital Outlay 2,292
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - TRANSFER OF PART-TIME POSITION FROM DEPARTMENT
OF AGING SERVICES TO LIBRARY
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $4,635 to move a part-time Accounting Technician I
position from the Department of Aging Services to the Library as
a Library Assistant IV:
Debit
Acct.#ll 5820 100, Salaries & Wages $3,610
Acct.#ll 5820 210, FICA 243
Acct.#ll 5820 221, Retirement 302
Acct.#ll 5820 230, Group Insurance 480
Acct.#ll 6110 100, Salaries & Wages $3,610
Acct.#ll 6110 210, FICA 243
Acct.#ll 6110 221, Retirement 302
Acct.#ll 6110 230, Group Insurance 480
Credit
BUDGET AMENDMENT - TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM SOCIAL SERVICES TO DATA
PROCESSING FOR PAYMENTS AND MAINTENANCE ON B18SS COMPUTER SYSTEM
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $12,393 for transfer of funds from Social Services
to Data Processing for payments and maintenance on the B1855
Computer System for the months of October thru December, 1983:
Debit Acct.#ll 5310 374, Contracted Ser. Computer $ 2,256
Acct.#ll 5310 392, M & R Equipment 3,867
Acct.#ll 5310 594, Installment Payments 6,270
Credit Acct.#ll 4132 594, Installment - Lease Payments $6,270
Acct.#ll 4132 370, Contracted Services 2,256
Acct.#ll 4132 392, M & R Equipment 3,867
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APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT - MCH BLOCK GRANT - HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment
for supplemental Maternal/Child Health Block Grant funds in the
amount of $15,012 to be used to enhance and maintain MCH services
in New Hanover County:
Debit Acct. #11 3516 376, Revenue - MCH $15,012
Credit - Acct. #11 5162 326, Professional Services $ 6,500
Acct. #11 5162 421, Dept. Supplies 5,600
Acct. #11 5162 520, Travel, Meetings & Schools 1 ,.6 0 0
Acct. #11 5162 640, Capital Outlay 500
Acct. #11 5162 411, Printing 812
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1983 (CONTINUED)
CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT - INSPECTION DEPARTMENT - TEMPORARY
HELP
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $12,000 for the Inspection Department for the
hiring of temporary help to allow processing of permits on a
timely basis:
Debit
Credit
Acct. #11 3435 410, Inspection Fees
Acct. #11 4350 100, Salaries & Wages
$12,000
$12,000
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT - EXPENSES INCURRED WITH COLLECTION
OF 2% OCCUPANCY TAX - TAX DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $9,000 for expenses incurred with the
administration and collection of the 2% Occupancy Tax:
Debit Acct. #11 3414 411, ROTS-Collection Fees $9,000
Credit - Acct. #11 4141 360, Advertising $ 850
Acct. #11 4141 380, Communication Expense 60
Acct. #11 4141 410, Printing 103
Acct. #11 4141 421, Supplies 726
Acct. #11 4141 640, Capital Outlay 2,836
Acct. #11 4141 100, Salaries 3,750
Acct. #11 4141 210, FICA 255
Acct. #11 4141 230, Insurance 420
ENTRY INTO RECORD OF BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROVED BY COUNTY MANAGER
The following Budget Amendment has been approved by the
County Manager and is being reported to the Commissioners for
entry into record:
Department of Aqinq Services - Home Delivered Meals
Debit Acct.#ll 5823 371, Contracted Services - Food $420
Acct.#ll 3390 890, Mis. Revenue 370
Credit Acct.#ll 5823 372, Services - Non Grant $420
Acct.#ll 3582 411, Nutrition Income 370
APPROVAL OF DESTRUCTION OF PERSONNEL RECORDS - PERSONNEL
DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved destruction of personnel records
as requested by the Personnel Department in a memorandum dated
November 1, 1983.
APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
The Commissioners approved a list of tax abatements and
refunds as recommended by the Tax Administrator.
A copy of the Abatements and Refunds is contained in Exhibit
Book XI, Page 4.
APPROVAL OF REPORT OF COLLECTOR OF REVENUE THROUGH OCTOBER 31,
1983
The Commissioners approved the report of the Collector of
Revenue through October 31, 1983.
A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit Book XI, Page 4.
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT - AIP-Ol PROJECT - AIRPORT
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment
in the amount of $37,381 to adjust the AIP-Ol Project to the
actual grant amount and expenditures:
Debit
Acct.#69 3455 261,
Acct.#69 3455 361,
FAA
N.C. DOT -
Aeronautics Co.
Transfer from Airport
$37,281
Acct.#69 3986 920,
2,071
2,071
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1983 (CONTINUED)
CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT - AIP -01 PROJECT - AIRPORT
(CONTINUED)
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Credit
Acct.#69 4550 623, Const. Contract
Acct.#69 4550 624, Inspection Service
Contract
Acct.#69 9800 911, Contingencies
$22,590
5,945
12,888
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT - JUVENILE SERVICES CENTER
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $13,375 for award of the bid to A. Potter Septic
Service for installation of two new nitrification fields to be
located at the Juvenile Services Center:
Debit
Acct.#ll 4380 391, M&R Bldg. & Grounds
Acct.#ll 9800 911, Contingencies
Acct.#ll 4197 630, Other Improvements
$10,000
3,375
$13,375
Credit
JUDICIAL BUILDING - APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER E-7 - ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute Change
Order E-7 in the amount of $1,049 for electrical work in the
Judicial Building with approval of the following Budget
Amendment:
Debit
Credit
Acct.#48 9800 911, Contingencies
Acct.#48 4708 623, Electrical Contract
$1,049
$1,049
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DISCUSSION OF NON-PRECEDENTED ABATEMENTS CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 117
Tax Administrator Register gave background information on
penalty abatements varying from precedented guidelines involving
late postmarks or late personal appearances with the penal ties
being properly applied as directed by the Machinery Act. He
stated he had furnished additional information on these requests
placing them on trhe Consent Agenda explaining that if the
Commissioners did not agree with the Tax Department's
recommendations that the item could be pulled and discussed in
the regular meeting with him being available for comment or that
these types of requests could be placed on the Regular Agenda.
Commissioner O'Shields expressed his concern for
establishment of policy guidelines and following these guidelines
avoiding having to check each person's record with reference to
payment of taxes or listings in the past stressing that this
could become very time consuming.
Mr. M. H. Vaughan suggested keeping the Tax Office open from
8: 00 A.M. unti 1 midnight on January 31.
Commissioner Blake expressed his concern for publishing a
list of excuses to avoid a tax listing penalty.
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After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to have
the Tax Department furnish the additional information instead of
a listing of names placing this item on the Consent Agenda.
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to
approve the abatements as recommended by the Tax Department.
Commissioner O'Shields made a SUBSTITUTE MOTION, SECONDED by
Commissioner Blake to deny all requests for penalty abatements as
listed on the memorandum from the Tax Department dated November
11, 1983. Upon vote, the SUBSTITUTE MOTION failed due to not
receiving a majority vote as follows:
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1983 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF NON-PRECEDENTED ABATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
Voting Aye:
Commissioner O'Shields
Voting Noe:
Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Upon vote, Chairman Gottovi's MOTION to approve the tax
abatements as presented by the Tax Department failed due to not
receiving a MAJORITY VOTE AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Voting Noe: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board
to table this item until the end of the meeting for additional
comments.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak on
an item not listed on the Regular Agenda. No one commented.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING ORDINANCE
TEXT AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION S2.S-2
BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (12) TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM SETBACK
AND BUFFER AREA FOR ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT
LOCATED ALONG PUBLIC ESTUARINE SHORELINES
Chairman Gottovi stated this was a continuation of a Public
Hearing of November 7, 1983, explaining that the Planning Staff
had been requested to provide additional information on the 75
foot setback and performance drainage standards.
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on a
proposed setback from 75 feet to 40 feet and presented proposed
performance drainage controls. He suggested the word "Natural" be
used in the Amendment to Article V, District Regulations, Section
51.5-2 in order to avoid penalizing a person wishing to use a
lake, pond, river or marsh as a retention basin for the project.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
favor of the Text Amendment. No one commented.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
opposi tion to the Text Amendment. The following persons
commented:
Mr. M. A. Vaughan expressed his concern for the reduction of
the setback to 40 feet and requested the Commissioners to
consider the 75 foot setback as originally presented by the
Planning Staff and urged control of high density development
along the estuarine shorelines.
Mr. Jim Ferger stressed the importance of preserving natural
wildlife and shellfish along the estuarine shorelines requesting
the 75 foot setback.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to approve the Text Amendment with a 75
foot setback and use of the word "natural" in Section 51.5-2 as
recommended by the Planning Staff. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
AS FOLLOWS:
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1983
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SETBACK AND BUFFER AREA FOR
ATTACHED RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT ALONG PUBLIC
ESTUARINE SHORELINES (CONTINUED)
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman O'Neal
Voting Noe: Commissioner O'Shields
A copy of AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH
CAROLINA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY
ADOPTED OCTOBER 6, 1969, is contained in the Zoning Ordinance
Book.
BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 11:10
o'clock A.M. until 11:37 o'clock A.M.
DISCUSSION OF COURTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR USE OF THE OLD COURTHOUSE
Commissioner Blake gave background information on the
recommendations of the Courthouse Development Task Force
for use of the old Courthouse requesting approval of these
recommendations as follows emphasizing immediate action to prevent
further deterioration of the building:
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1. The Courthouse should be redeveloped with
its primary use being a visitors information
center.
2. A parking facility be constructed at the corner
of Market and Third Streets.
3. Recommendation of closing automobile traffic
on Princess Street between Third and Fourth
Streets making this area a pedestrian mall
with the construction of a walkway from the
Princess St. level to the parking facility pro-
posed for the corner of Third and Market
Streets.
4. Recommendation of the Courthouse being designed
for historical or cultural significance.
5. Recommendation that the City Council take ap-
propriate action to prohibit heavy truck/vehicle
traffic on Third Street after completion
of the new bridge on Highway 421 in April, 1985.
6. Recommendation of coinciding the development of
the Courthouse with the opening of the new bridge.
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Commissioner Blake expressed his appreciation to the Star-
News Newspaper for the excellent coverage and publicity given to
this project.
Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the
appreciation to Commissioner Blake and all
Force for their time and effort in preparing
complimenting them on a job well done.
Board, expressed
members of the Task
these recommendations
After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Shields to adopt the recommendations of the
Courthouse Development Task Force as a guideline. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1983 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF THERAPEUTIC RECREATION AREA - SOUTHEASTERN MENTAL
HEALTH CENTER
Mr. M. L. Martin, Area Director of the Southeastern Mental
Health Center, appeared before the Commissioners giving
background information on the proposed therapeutic recreation
area on the grounds of the main center building stressing the
importance of this facility in enhancing the Center's ability to
control, treat and rehabilitate the special group of clients
referred to as "young chronic adults". He stated that the
project would cost approximately $15,000 with no cost to the
County requesting consideration of the Board in permitting this
structure to be constructed on County property assigned to the
Mental Health Center.
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal
to permit the construction of this recreation area on the grounds
of the Southeastern Mental Health Center. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
LUNCH BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a lunch break from
12:01 o'clock P.M. to 1:38 o'clock P.M.
DISCUSSION OF ARCHITECTURAL PROPOSALS - HUMAN SERVICES BUILDING -
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
County Manager Cooper stated funds were budgeted in the last
fiscal year for design and structure of the new Human Services
Building suggesting the hiring of an architect to study the type
of structure needed and the most desirable location for the
facility emphasizing the importance of performing this pre-design
work in advance in order to proceed with the construction of this
building stating that this does not mean the County is ready to
let a contract this year or next year for a new Human Services
Building. He stated that proposals had been received from
architetcs and asked the direction of the Board in the selection
of the architect.
Commissioner O'Shields suggested the possibility of a lease-
type operation for the construction of the building.
County Manager Cooper suggested the method of Work Orders
being issued as funds are needed.
Commissioner Blake MOVED
Planners be selected since they
County in the past. The MOTION
second.
that Synthesis Archi tects &
have not been retained by the
FAILED due to not receiving a
Commissioner O'Neal suggested authorizing the County
Manager and Staff to select the architect since they are familiar
with the expertise of these firms.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to study
the proposals received and bring this item up for discussion at
another meeting.
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ARCHITECTURAL PROPOSAL - BRADLEY CREEK SCHOOL SITE
County Manager Cooper gave background information on the
proposal received from John Sawyer to provide services for
development of plans to upgrade the Bradley Creek School site for
use by the Agriculture Extension Office.
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to
award the contract to John Sawyer in the amount of $9,510 with
approval of the following Budget Amendment: .
Debit
Credit
- Acct.#ll 9800 911, Contingencies $9,510
- Acct.#ll 4197 327, Professional Services
Agriculture Ex. Bldg. $9,510
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1983 (CONTINUED)
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DISCUSSION OF SCREENING ENTRANCE AT THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY
AIRPORT
Mr. Pete Lewis, County Extension Chairman, presented
sketches on screening the front entrance of the Airport on 23rd
Street suggesting planting a bed of Wax Myrtle and Red Cedar 15
feet wide and 670 linear feet long recommending the purchase of
larger plants for a total cost of $3,658.
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield
to approve funding for the purchase of shrubs and trees to be
planted at the 23rd Street entrance to the Airport. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 1:40
o'clock P.M. to 1:47 o'clock P.M.
TAX PENALTY RELEASE REQUEST - TANGLE OAKS CORPORATION
Tax Administrator Register gave background information on
the penalty release request by Tangle Oaks Corporation with
reference to abstracts of taxable property for 1983 requesting
the direction of the Board based on the listing evidence.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
Commissioner O'Neal that the penalty not be rebated.
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
SECONDED by
Upon vote,
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CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF NON-PRECEDENTED ABATEMENTS CONSENT AGENDA
ITEM IR7
County Attorney Pope read the N. C. General Statutes with
reference to postmarks and late listings of property taxes.
County Manager Cooper questioned the liabi Ii ty of the
Commissioners if an abated penalty is later challenged by the
taxpayer.
County Attorney Pope stated that the Commissioners could in
some instances be personally libable for such releases.
After further discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to deny the penalty abatement
requested by Alfred Osmand Barry. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to deny the penalty abatements requested by Mr. Raymond
Joseph Barto. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to deny the penalty abatement requested by Mr. Raymond
Joseph Barto. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to deny penalty abatements requested by Mr. John Bintz:
Mr. Nickie L. Jeffords: Mr. John Alden Johnson: Mr. Guy A.
Martone: Mr. Benjamin J. Mintz: Mr. John L. Neal, Sr.: Mr.
Winston A. priceJ Jr~ Mr. Robert P. Wooley: Mr. Ebere Costin: and
Mr. David W. White. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY."
RATIFICATION OF REAPPOINTMENT OF DR. C. R. BIGGERSTAFF AND MR.
ALEX HALL TO THE SOUTHEASTERN MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION AND
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AREA BOARD
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to ratify the reappointment of Dr. C. R. Biggerstaff and
Mr. Alex,Hall to serve four-year terms on the Southeastern Mental
Heal th Retardation and Substance Abuse Area Board expiring
November 21, 1987. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 1983 (CONTINUED)
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (CONTINUED)
REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. JABE HARDEE AND MS. KATHRYN LUDLOW TO THE
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to reappoint Mr. Jabe V. Hardee and Ms. Kathryn E.
Ludlow to serve three-year terms on the Zoning Board of
Adjustment expiring November 15, 1986, and to move Jack Bragg, an
alternate member, into a regular member position when the next
vacancy occurs on this Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF MS. CLARA LAMB TO SERVE ON THE NURSING HOME
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to appoint Ms. Clara Lamb to fill the unexpired term of
Linda Bedo expiring July 24, 1984. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF MS. BARBARA SCHWARTZ TO FILL UNEXPIRED TERM OF
JOAN BROWN ON THE CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields
to appoint Ms. Barbara Schwartz to fill the unexpired term of
Joan Brown on the Cape Fear Technical Institute Board of Trustees
expiring June 30, 1991. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
REAPPOINTMENT OF SGT. J. S. SMITH TO THE COMMUNITY BASED
ALTERNATIVES TASK FORCE
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields
to reappoint Sgt. J. S. Smith to serve in the category
representing Law Enforcement for a three-year term on the
Community Based Alternatives Task Force expiring December 31,
1986. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF MS. BARBARA BURTON, MS. JANE BRISTER, AND MS. JANE
DAVIS TO SERVE ON THE COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVES TASK FORCE
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to
appoint Ms. Barbara Burton to serve in the category representing
Southeastern Mental Health Center for a three-year term on the
Community Based Alternatives Task Force expiring December 31,
1986. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields
to appoint Ms. Jane Brister to serve in the category of member at
large for a three-year term expiring on December 31, 1986, and to
appoint Ms. Jane Davis to serve in the category of member at
large to fill an ',. unexpired term,enditl~ June 20, 1984.' Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ~
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE NEW JUDICIAL BUILDING AS
THE OFFICIAL JUDICIAL FACILITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING
SALES AND POSTING OF PUBLIC AND OFFICIAL NOTICES FOR NEW HANOVER
COUNTY
County Attorney Pope requested the adoption of a resolution
designating the new Judicial Building as the official judicial
facility for the purpose of conducting sales and posting of
public and official notices for New Hanover County.
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Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to adopt a resolution designating the new Judicial Building as
the official building for judicial activities and posting of
public and official notices. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XI,
Page 5.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 21, 1983 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF CABLE TV COMPLAINTS
Commissioner Blake stated he had received several
complaints about the poor quality of service and reception of
Cable TV at the southern end of the County asking what authority
the Commissioners had in correcting this problem.
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Commissioner Barfield stated he met with Bill Green,
President of Vision Cable of N. C., Inc., to discuss this matter
stating that Vision Cable will need a letter from the County
requesting service to this portion of the County in order to
serve these people and avoid a law suit by Jones Intercable, Inc.
since they are a much larger company.
County Manager Cooper stated the regional officer for Jones
Intercable, Inc. from Atlanta had contacted him requesting
notification of any complaints received in the County. County
Manager Cooper suggesed that a joint special meeting be
scheduled with representatives of Jones Intercable, Inc. to
discuss this issue.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
schedule a meeting with Jones Intercable and hold a Public
Hearing to discuss the matter.
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SCHEDULING OF JOINT MEETING OF THE COUNTY, CITY OF WILMINGTON,
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, CAROLINA BEACH, AND KURE BEACH
Chairman Gottovi requested scheduling a joint meeting with
the governing boards and councils of the City of Wilmington,
Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach at the
Blockade Runner on January 7, 1984, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. to meet
the newly elected officials of the governing bodies and to
discuss problems of mutual concern.
County Manager Cooper recommended preparing an agenda with
major issues such as the distribution of the 2% Occupancy Tax,
Beach Renourishment, and the School Bond issue.
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to
schedule a joint meeting on January 7, 1984, with the
municipalities. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER
ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER TO SALE BOILER IN THE COURTHOUSE ANNEX
Engineering Director Hilton stated he had received an offer
in the amount of $1,000 from High Rise Service Company for the
boiler in the Courthouse Annex explaining that the following
procedure should be followed under the Negotiated Offer,
Advertisement and Upset Bid in order to accept the offer:
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1. Declare the boiler as surplus property
2. Authorize publication of a notice of the offer
3. Authorize the staff to sell the property if
no offers are received within 10 days: or if a
counter offer is received the process will
be repeated.
Chairman Gottovi asked if the schools could use the boiler.
County Manager Cooper stated he would inform the schools of the
availability of the boiler emphasizing that this would be a much
better use.
After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to make the boiler available to the School
Board with immediate removal and if they decline, implement the
necessary procedures for acceptance of the offer of purchase from
High Rise Service Company. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21, 1983 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF PACE MAGAZINE ADVERTISEMENT
Chairman Gottovi stated New Hanover County will be featured
in the March/April issue of Pace Magazine displayed on Piedmont
Airline planes requesting that a one-page ad be placed in this
issue on the New Hanover County Industrial Airpark.
County Airport Manager Shackelford presented a display of
the ad stating that the total cost would be $4,000.
After discus~ion, Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Shields for placement of a one-page ad of the New
Hanover County Industrial Airpark in the March/April issue of
Pace Magazine approving funding in the amount of $4,000 for
this ad. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF PRINTING OF LITTER ORDINANCE FOR CLEAN COMMUNITY
COMMISSION
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to fund printing of the Litter Ordinance for the New Hanover
Clean Community Commission, Inc. in the amount of $434.10. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
SCHEDULING OF A SPECIAL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 28, 1983, FOR THE NEW
HANOVER COUNTY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
County Manager Cooper stated Engineering Staff had
completed the data requested with reference to the cost of the
Sewer System and the establishment of a referendum date. He
recommended scheduling a Special Meeting of the New Hanover
County Water & Sewer District on November 28, 1983, at 9:00
o'c1ock A.M. for a Work Session and Public Hearing to discuss
this issue with the Staff and Consultants.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
schedule a Special Meeting of the New Hanover County Water &
Sewer District for a Work Session and Public Hearing on November
28, 1983.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 3:00 o'c1ock P.M. '
ci;e. s ectfu11y submitted,
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L cie F. Smith, Clerk
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