1984-01-30 Special Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 16, 1984 (CONTINUED)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (CONTINUED)
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to reconvene the meeting to regular session. Upon vote
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Gottovi reconvened the meeting to regular session
at 12:25 o'clock P.M.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner
to ad j ourn the
UNANIMOUSLY.
Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 12:30 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lucle F. Smith, Clerk
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JANUARY 30, 1984
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special
Session on Monday, January 30, 1984, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in the
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 Pope; and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Smith.
Chairman Gottovi called the Special Meeting to order.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PRESERVATION OF MASONBORO
ISLAND
Chairman Gottovi requested approval of a resolution
supporting the preservation of Masonboro Island in its natural
state to be included in the Estuarine Sanctuary explaining this
resolution would be forwarded to the Federal Government
requesting inclusion of the island.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Shields to adopt the resolution with a copy being
forwarded to the Town of Carolina Beach encouraging support.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XI,
Page 13.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE BY CITY OF WILMINGTON -
COUNTY PROPERTY LOCATED ON 17th STREET
County Manager Cooper gave background information on a
proposed Zoning Change to be considered by the City Council from
R-3 (Residential, Office type uses) to LM (Light Manufacturing)
which would effect a portion of County property located on 17th
Street. He requested the Board for authorization to request the
City not to rezone this property to LM but to rezone as 0 & I
(Office and Institutional) or CB (Community Business).
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JANUARY 30, 1984 (CONTINUED)
PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE BY CITY (CONTINUED)
Commissioner O'Neal expressed his concern for rezoning the
property to Community Business requesting rezoning to Office and
Institutional only.
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After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to authorize the County Manager to
negotiate with the City to rezone the property either Office and
Institutional or Community Business. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Voting Noe: Commissioner O'Neal
DISCUSSION OF HARBOR DEEPENING PROJECT - NORTHEAST CAPE FEAR
RIVER - ACCESS TO SPOIL AREA
Chairman Gottovi gave background information on the harbor
deepening project being performed by private interests stating
access was needed to the spoil area that is currently being blocked
by the construction of a new high level bridge over the Northeast
Cape Fear River. Chairman Gottovi stated the Port, Waterway, and
Beach Commission had requested a letter be written by the Board
of Commissioners to the Wilmington District Corps of Engineers
since the County designates spoil areas requesting the N. C.
Department of Transportation to permit usage of a culvert under
the bridge for access to the spoil area.
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After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to authorize the Chairman to write a letter
requesting access to the spoil area. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
JOINT MEETING OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND NEW HANOVER COUNTY
AIRPORT COMMISSION FOR DISCUSSION OF FBO LEASE AGREEMENT/AIR
WILMINGTON
Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Commissioners, welcomed
the members of the Airport Commission expressing appreciation for
their attendance.
Commissioner O'Neal gave background information on the
progress of a Special Commi ttee appointed by the Airport
Commission in achieving a standardized lease agreement for Fixed
Base Operators stressing the importance of this project and its
continuance. He commented on the current complaint filed by Air
Wilmington to the Federal Aviation Administration alleging
inequitable rental rates being charged to Fixed Base Operators by
the Airport stating that Air Wilmington had refused to pay the
negotiated rental under their existing lease constituting default
under the present lease agreement.
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Airport Manager Shackelford commented on the problem with
Air Wilmington giving background information on the dates and
sequence of events leading to the complaint being filed
requesting direction of the Commissioners as to what action
should be taken for default of the lease.
Mr. Lonnie Williams, Attorney representing Mr. William S.
Cherry, commented on behalf of Air Wilmington stating the Airport
Commission had been urged for the past two years to charge a fair
and equitable rate to all fixed base operators but as of this
date his client had received no relief from the Commission;
therefore, his client felt compelled to file a complaint with FAA
for relief. He stated his client failed to understand why a
negotiated rate had not been offered during this interim period
of time.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JANUARY 30, 1984 (CONTINUED)
JOINT DISCUSSION OF LEASE AGREEMENT/AIR WILMINGTON (CONTINUED)
County Attorney Pope requested an Executive Session be
called to discuss the matter before reaching a final decision.
BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 9:57
o'clock A.M. to 10:10 o'clock A.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield
to recess the meeting to Executive Session for the County
Attorney to discuss a litigation matter involving the Airport.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting to Executive Session
at 10:10 o'clock A.M.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to reconvene the meeting to regular session. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Gottovi reconvened the meeting to regular session
at 11:20 o'clock P.M.
DISCUSSION OF FBO LEASE AGREEMENT/AIR WILMINGTON (CONTINUED)
After discussion between the County Commissioners and
Airport Commission, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Chairman Gottovi that Air Wilmington must be current in its
payments to New Hanover County as specified under the terms of
the current lease by March 30, 1984, or the County will begin
ejectment procedures against Air Wilmington. This motion and
action by the New Hanover Board of County Commissioners makes no
changes or modifications to any leases currently in existence.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner
O'Neal to adjourn.
O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 11:20 o'clock P.M.
~~e~tfullY submitted,
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Lucie F. Smith, Clerk
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 6, 1984
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, February 6, 1984, 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; Chairman Karen E. Gottovi; County
Manager, G. Felix Cooper; County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and
Clerk to the Board Lucie F. Smith. Commissioner Claud O'Shields,
Jr. was absent due to flu.
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