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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETINGr JANUARY 30r 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 MEETINGr 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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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGr FEBRUARY 6r 1984 (CONTINUED)
ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
Reverend Homer E. Morris, Pastor of Fifth Avenue Methodist
Church, gave the invocation~
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGr JANUARY l6r 1984
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 16,
1984, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Absent:
Commissioner O'Shields
RECOGNITION OF BOY SCOUTS FROM TROOP NO. 237 SPONSORED BY THE
OGDEN BAPTIST CHURCH
Chairman Gottovi recognized two boy scouts, Glenn Klette and
Scotty Jansenr of Scout Troop No. 237 sponsored by the Ogden
Baptist Church who were attending a local government meeting as a
requirement in attaining the Communication Merit Badge. On
behalf of the Board, the Chairman welcomed them to the meeting.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC
Chairman Gottovi asked if any members of the general public
wished to address the Commissioners on any item listed on the
Consent Agenda or any subject not listed on the Regular Agenda.
No one commented.
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to
approve the Consent Agenda. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Shields
The following Consent Agenda was approved:
RESOLUTION - ADDITION OF SECONDARY ROAD TO STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM
The Commissioners approved a resolution for addition of the
following road to the State Highway Secondary Road System:
Nottingham Road - Lansdowne Subdivision
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XI,
Page 13.
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AMENDMENT - SANITARY SEWAGE TREATMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF WILMINGTON AND NEW HANOVER COUNTY - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute
Contract Amendment No. 2 permitting the County to discharge an
additional 10,000 gallons per day of domestic wastewater to the
City's Souths ide Wastewater Treatment Plant.
A copy of the amendment is on file in the County Manager's
office.
AMENDMENT - CAMA CONTRAC~- ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute a
contract between New Hanover County and the Department of
Natural Resources and Community Development providing for a $75
fee per permit issued, $40 fee per inspection, and $25 fee per
exemption issued up to the maximum of each allowed.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGr FEBRUARY 6r 1984 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
CAMA CONTRACT (CONTINUED)
A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager's
office.
AWARD OF BID TO POQUOSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - METERING DEVICE -
DOBO SEWER SYSTEM - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners awarded a bid in the amount of $18,995 to
poquosen Construction Company with approval of the following
Budget Amendment for purchase of a metering device for Dobo Sewer
System at Hewlett's Creek:
Debit - #47 3470 415, Sewer Tap Fees
Credit - #47 4800 640, Capital Outlay
$19,000
$19,000
CHANGE ORDERS G-19 & G-20 - JUDICIAL BUILDING - ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved Change Order G-19 in the amount
of $4,676 for testing work by Soil and Materials Engineers and
Change Order G-20 in the amount of $5,361 for work performed by
the general contractor as required by the County Bui lding
Inspection Department and State Elevator Inspection with approval
of the following Budget Amendment:
Debit -#48 9800 911, Contingencies
Credit -#48 4708 621, General Contractor
$10,035
$10,035
CONTRACTS - JAMES UTILITY COMPANY - CAPE FEAR ELECTRICr INC. -
WRIGHTSVILLE SOUND SEWER - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute
contracts with James Utility Company in the amount of $249,451
and Cape Fear Electric Company in the amount of $31,230 upon
receipt of Department of Transportation Encroachment Agreement.
Copies of the contracts are on file in the County Manager's
office.
APPROVAL OF RECLASSIFICATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSISTANTS TO
COMMUNITY HEALTH TECHNICIANS - NEW HANOVER COUNTY HEALTH
DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved the reclassification of two
previously approved Community Health Assistant positions to
Community Health Technicians at Salary Range 56 instead of 54 in
order to comply with the classification of the State Personnel
Office with no additional county funding required.
APPROVAL OF FIVE ADDITIONAL POSITIONS - NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD
OF SOCIAL SERVICES
The Commissioners approved the following five additional
positions and Budget Amendment for the Department of Social
Services without additional County funding due to receipt of
additional revenue appropriations:
Eligibility Supervisor I
Eligibility Specialist I
Social Worker II
Clerk/Typist III
Receptionist
Debit -#11 3530 379, Reim. for County Welfare
Admin. Expenses $43,294
Credit -#11 5310 100, Salary & Wages $18,823
#11 5310 210, FICA 1,319
#11 5310 221, Retirement 1,575
#11 5310 230, Group Insurance 1,140
#11 5310 350, Rent - Mod. Office Units 7,650
#11 5310 381, Telephone & Comm. 9,097
#11 5310 423, Office Equipment 2,071
#11 5310 640, Capital Outlay 1,619
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGr FEBRUARY 6r 1984 (CONTINUED)
AMENDMENT TO MUSEUM COLLECTION POLICY
The Commissioners approved an amendment to Section I,
Acquisition Policy, A. Types of Acquisition, 1. Accessioned
Collection, subsection (c) of the Museum Collection Policy as
follows:
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New Hanover County Museum will collect foreign cultural
material (i.e.r outside the United States) only insofar
as the material was actually used in the Lower Cape
Fearr and not simply collected as an art objectr or an
object of curiosity.
AFFIDAVIT- NOTICE OF LIMITATION OF USE - ARROWHEAD PARK - TENNIS
COURT CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute an
Affidavit and Notice of Limitation of Use for the tennis court
construction project at Arrowhead Park.
A copy of the affidavit is contained in Exhibit Book XI,
Page 13.
APPROVAL OF DESTRUCTION OF RECEIPTS - REGISTER OF DEEDS
The Commissioners authorized the destruction of receipts as
requested by the Register of Deeds office.
A copy of the request is on file in the Clerk's office.
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AIRPORT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT
The Commissioners approved an amendment to the Airport
Ordinance pertaining to the operation of motor vehicles in the
aircraft operating area reflecting the current Federal
requirements contained in the Airport Operations Manual and
Security Manual.
A copy of the amendment is on file in the Clerk's office
for codification into the County Code.
PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING NATIONAL SURVEYORS WEEK
The Commissioners approved a Proclamation proclaiming March
11-17, 1984, as National Surveyors Week.
A copy of the proclamation is contained in Exhibit Book XI,
Page 14.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - HOME HEALTH PROGRAM - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $10,392 to cover payroll expenses for one Clerk
Typist III and two Aides in the Home Health Program due to the
growth of Home Health Services:
Debit - #11 3516 374, Medicare' & Medicaid
Credit - #11 5164 100, Salaries & Wages
#11 5164 210, FICA
#11 5164 230, Group Insurance
$10,392
$ 9,008
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - NEW ACCOUNT NUMBERS FOR JOB'S BILL PROJECT -
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $5,700 for funds received for implementing the
Job's Bill Project:
Debit -#11 3520 380, Revenue - Job's Bill Project
Credit -#11 5184 326, Professional Service
#11 5184 421, Department Supplies
$5,700
$ 700
5,000
BUDGET AMENDMENT - GOVERNING BODY
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $3,000 to allot additional funds for expenses
incurred in advertising Public Notices for the Water & Sewer
District:
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
BUDGET AMENDMENT - GOVERNING BODY (CONTINUED)
Debit -#11 9800 911, Contingencies
Credit -#11 4110 360, Advertising
$3,000
$3,000
BUDGET AMENDMENT - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES/DATA PROCESSING
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $24,786 to transfer money from the Department of
Social Services Budget to Data Processing for payment relating to
the B1855:
Debit -#11 5310 374, Contracted Services -
Computer $ 4,512
#11 5310 392, M & R Equipment 7,734
#11 5310 594, Installment Payments 12,540
Credit -#11 4132 370, Contracted Services $ 4,512
#11 4132 392, M & R Equipment 7,734
#11 4132 594, Installment Payments 12,540
BUDGET AMENDMENT - SHERIFF DEPARTMENT/PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
The Commissioners approved the following Budget amendment in
the amount of $67,644 for the transfer of funds from the Sheriff
Department's Utility Account to the Property Management
Department in order to budget utilities for the LEC Building:
Debit -#11 4311 340, Utilities - Sheriff Dept.
Credit -#11 4196 340, Property Management
$67,644
$67,644
BUDGET AMENDMENT - ELECTIONS
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $9,000 for allocation of additional funds for two
unanticipated elections:
Debit -#11 9800 911, Contingencies
Credit -#11 4170 326, Professional Services
$9,000
$9rOOO
BUDGET AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY COUNTY MANAGER
The following Budget Amendments were approved by the County
Manager and reported for entry into record:
Library - Prior Year Expenditures - Processed Payment F/Y 1983/84
Debit -#11 3390 990, Approp. Fund Balance
Credit -#11 6110 640, Capital Outlay-Equip.
$1,385
$1,385
Library - Reimbursement for Materials Printed at County Printing
Office for the N. C. Quiz Bowl
Debit -#11 3611 334, Library Enrichment (LSCA)
Credit -#11 6110 411, Printing
$107
$107
Request to Reject Tractor Bid - New Hanover County Airport
The Commissioners rejected the single bid received on
January 5, 1984r for a wheel type tractor for the Airport and
authorized the specifications to be rewritten and readvertised.
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given that a Public Hearing would be held by
the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County on
February 6, 1984, 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 items:
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 0.80
OF AN ACREr LOCATED ON THE WESTSIDE OF LONGSTREET DRIVE
APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET SOUTH OF SHIPYARD BLVD. FROM AN R-1S
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO AN 0 & I OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the
rezoning request stating that 0 & I zoning would be consistent
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGr FEBRUARY 6r 1984 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY BETWEEN LONGSTREET
DRIVE AND SHIPYARD BLVD (CONTINUED)
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with the City's C-l Commercial District, R-2 and R-3 Multi-family
District by providing a transitional area between Longstreet
Drive and Shipyard Blvd. stating the Planning Board recommended
approval.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
favor of the rezoning request. The following person commented:
Mr. Kent Roberts, Agent for Kwik Check Realty CompanYr
stated the purpose of the rezoning request was to permit the
purchaser to remodel the present convenience store building to be
used as an office building.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
opposition to the rezoning request. No one commented.
After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED,
Commissioner O'Neal to approve the rez0ning request.
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
SECONDED by
Upon vote,
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Shields
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A copy of AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP OF ZONING AREA 9B OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH
CAROLINA ADOPTED JULY 1, 1972, is contained in Zoning Ordinance
Book I, Section 9A, Page 24.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING ORDER TEXT AMENDMENT TO
ARTICLE IIr DEFINITIONS BY INSERTING A NEW SECTION 23-75 TO
DEFINE URBAN SERVICES AREA IN THE ORDINANCE
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the
Zoning Order Text Amendment stating the purpose of the text
change was to avoid potential legal problems in interpreting the
Ordinance. He explained a definition for Urban Services is
needed in the Ordinance since it is used to regulate the location
of High Density Development in the County stating the Planning
Board recommended approval.
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
opposition to the Text Amendment. No one commented.
After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to approve the Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment as follows:
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A. Amend Article II, Definitions by inserting a
new Section, 23-75 to define Urban Services
Area to read as follows:
Section 23-75 Urban Services Area - A defined
geographic area identified on the Wilmington-New Hanover
Land Use Plan, including all lands designated as
"Developed" and "Transition" and beyond which urban
services shall not be provided within a 10 - year
planning period.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER TEXT AMENDMENT - URBAN SERVICES -
(CONTINUED)
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED as follows:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Shie1ds
A copy of AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH
CAROLINA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY
ADDOPTD OCTOBER 6, 1969, is contained in Exhibit Book XI, Page 14.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT
CONCERNING HURRICANE EVACUATION PLANNING AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF
BARRIER ISLANDS
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the
Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendment stating the purpose of the
amendment was to bring attention to the need for describing and
mapping out evacuation routes from potential subdivisions on
barrier islands to County Civil Preparedness shelters as well as
requiring adequate public access, community boating facilities
and roads. He stated the Planning Board recommended approval.
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
opposition to the Text Amendment. No one commented.
After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to approve the Text Amendment. Upon vote the
MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Shields
A copy of AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING
THE SUBDIVISON REGULATIONS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY ADOPTED FEBRUARY
17, 1969, is contained in Exhibit Book XI, Page 14.
PUBLIC BEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FOR REZONING PROPERTY
APPROXIMATELY l.61 ACRES LOCATED ON THE EASTSIDE OF SOUTH COLLEGE
ROAD DIRECTLY NORTH OF WALTMOOR ROAD FROM AN R-l5 RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT TO AN 0 & I OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the
rezoning request stating that the issuance of a Special Use
Permit would be a more appropriate tool for developing the
property since rezoning to 0 & I would open the door for a wide
number of non-residential uses and the encroachment of other 0 &
I and commmercial districts in the neighborhood. He stated the
Planning Board recommended denial.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
favor of the rezoning request. The following persons commented
expressing their desire for the establishment of a day care
center on this property.
Mr. Ronald E. Saucier, the petitioner
Reverend F. W. Mattox
Dr. Rodney Earle
Ms. Julie Rehder
Mr. Jean Farmer
Mr. Rick Shiver
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGr FEBRUARY 6r 1984 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON WALTMOOR ROAD
(CONTINUED)
Ms. Teresa McKoy
Mr. Bill Dobo
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. Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in
opposition to the rezoning request. The following persons
commented on the problems, particularly traffic flow, created by
approval of the rezoning request permitting the consruction of a
day care center.
Mr. Sid Swart
Mr. James Risley
Mr. Acie Kinlaw
After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to approve the rezoning request from an R-
15 to 0 &I. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O''Shields
A copy of AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY
THE ZONING MAP OF ZONING AREA MASONBORO
NORTH CAROLINA ADOPTED OCTOBER 15, 1969,
Book I, Section Masonboro, Page 13.
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OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING
OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY,
is contained in Zoning
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BREAK :
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Chairman Gottovi recessed the meetin~ for a break from 8:09
o'clock P.M. to 8:30 o'clock P.M.
POSTPONEMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING ORDINANCE
TEXT AMENDMENT TO DEFINITIONS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT
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REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH ZONING REGULATIONS FOR DEMOLITION-
LANDSCAPE LANDFILLS :
County Manager Cooper requested pqstponing this Public
Hearing to another date allowing the County Staff to study more
thoroughly the Text Amendment establishing zoning regulations
for demolition-landscape landfills.
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to postpone the Public Hearing allowing ~he County Manager to
present this item at a later date. Upon vqte, the MOTION CARRIED
AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Shields
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AWARD OF BID TO W. H. PORTERr INC. - FORT FISHER BATHHOUSE -
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation Director, Mike Waters, appeared before
the Commissioners requesting award of the bid to W. H. Porter,
Inc. in the amount of $23,570 for the preffabricated bathnouse 'and
change facility to be located at the Fo~t Fisher beach access
site. He updated the Board on the project stating the facility
would be completed in May and tentatively scheduled a date of May
19, 1984, for dedication of the facility.
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to award the bid to W. H. Porter, Inc. in the amount of $23,570.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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AWARD OF BID - FORT FISHER BATHHOUSE - (CONTINUED)
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Shields
FUNDING PROPOSAL REQUEST - WINTER PARK OPTIMIST CLUB - PARKS &
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Parks & Recreation Director, Mike Waters, appeared before
the Commissioners requesting funding in the amount of $7,500
with a contribution of $7,500 from the Winter Park Optimist Club
for development of a youth ballfield at Hugh MacRae Park
stressing the need for the additional field and his appreciation
to the Optimist Club for their funding.
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to approve the funding with approval of the following Budget
Amendment with the final contract to be submitted at a later date:
Debit -#11 3612 332, Winter Park Optimist
Contribution $ 7,500
Credit -#11 9800 911, Contingencies 7,500
#11 6120 632, Hugh MacRae Ballfield $15,000
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Shields
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE CERTIFICATE OF CANVASS OF
THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS
The Clerk read the Certificate of Canvass of the New Hanover
County Board of Elections certifying to the Board of
Commissioners the results of the Special Election held in New
Hanover County on January 17, 1984.
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to approve the resolution for certification of the Canvass of
Election and Statement of Result of Special Election to be
published February 9, 1984. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Absent:
Commissioner O'Shie1ds
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A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XI,
Page 15.
DISCUSSION OF SERVICES PERFORMED BY OGDEN VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD
OUTSIDE NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Commissioner Barfield commented on complaints received from
ci ti zens in New Hanover County with reference to the Ogden
Volunteer Rescue Squad answering emergency calls in Pender County.
County Manager Cooper commented on the current policy
stating that all units were to operate in New Hanover County
only. He stated he would discuss this matter with the units at a
meeting to be held this month and report back to the Board.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGr FEBRUARY 6r 1984 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF NOTIFICATION OF ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS IN APPEAL
CASES - PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Chairman Gottovi commented on complaints received by
adjacent property owners with reference to not being notified by
the Planning Department when a case is appealed.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
request the County Manager to address this problem reporting back
to the Board.
DISCUSSION OF INVOCATION
Chairman Gottovi commented on the difficulty of obtaining
ministers to give the invocation stating the Clerk had spent a
considerable amount of time contacting the various churches.
Commissioner Blake commented on being contacted by various
ministers questioning why they had not been asked to give the
invocation stating he believed more than one ministerial agency
existed.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
request Commissioner Blake and the Clerk to investigate this
matter.
DISCUSSION OF ATTENDANCE TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE - RESCHEDULING OF MARCH 19r
1984 BOARD MEETING
Chairman Gottovi commented on the NACo Legislative
Conference being held in Washington, D. C. from March 17-20,
1984, requesting all members to inform the Clerk if they wish to
attend.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
change the regularly scheduled meeting of March 19, 1984, to
March 26, 1984, in order for the Commissioners to attend the
conference.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE OLD RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to adopt a~reso1ution authorizing performance of all things
necessary to terminate the Retirement System of New Hanover
County, North Carolina. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Shields
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XI,
Page 15.
DISCUSSION OF WITHDRAWN CONTRIBUTION OF LIBRARY EMPLOYEE FROM
RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Chairman Gottovi commented on the possibility of a County
library employee buying back withdrawn contributions.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
request the County Manager to investigate this matter and inform
the employee.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Barfield
to ad journ the meeting.
FOLLOWS:
MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
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ADJOURNMENT (CONTINUED)
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner OVShields
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 9:05 o'clock P.M.
cg:t:/Zted.
Lucie F. Smith, Clerk
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGr FEBRUARY 20r 1984
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, February 20, 1984, 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 Robert Behnke, Pastor of the Messiah Lutheran
Church, gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETINGr JANUARY 30r 1984r AND
REGULAR MEETINGr FEBRUARY 6r 1984
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of
January 30, 1984, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Commissioner O'Shields asked to be excused from voting on
the approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 6,
1984, due to his absence.
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting, February 6, 1984,
as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Abstaining: Commissioner O'Shields
NON-AGENDA ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC
Chairman Gottovi asked if any members of the general public
wished to address the Commissioners on any item listed on the
Consent Agenda or any subject not listed on the Regular Agenda.
The following persons commented:
Mr. Bill Hobbs, Chairman of the "Yes" Committee for the County
Sewer System, introduced various organizations supporting and
endorsing passage of the sanitary sewer bond referendum on March
6, 1984. He complimented the Commissioners and County Staff
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