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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-06 Regular Meeting 492 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, ~~:kI~ 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. ~ 493 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGr FEBRUARY 6r 1984 (CONTINUED) ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED) Reverend Homer E. Morris, Pastor of Fifth Avenue Methodist Church, gave the invocation~ I 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. I 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. I 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. 494 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 "'- 495 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: I 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. I 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 $ 9,008 604 780 I 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: 496 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGr FEBRUARY 6r 1984 (CONTINUED) 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 "'- 497 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGr FEBRUARY 6r 1984 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY BETWEEN LONGSTREET DRIVE AND SHIPYARD BLVD (CONTINUED) I 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 I 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: I 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. 498 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGr FEBRUARY 6r 1984 (CONTINUED) 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 "'- 499 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGr FEBRUARY 6r 1984 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING FOR REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON WALTMOOR ROAD (CONTINUED) Ms. Teresa McKoy Mr. Bill Dobo I . 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. I OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, is contained in Zoning I BREAK : , 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 I 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 I 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: 500 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETINGr FEBRUARY 6r 1984 (CONTINUED) 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 r 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. '- I I I 501 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 502 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 6r 1984 (CONTINUED) 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 "'-.