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1984-03-05 Regular Meeting 513 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 5, 1984 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, March 5, 1984, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina. I 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 Horace Jackson, Pastor of Sunset Park Baptist Church, gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 20, 1984, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NON-AGENDA ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC Chairman Gottovi asked if any member 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 person commented: I Mr. Marvin Congleton appeared before the Commissioners requesting enforcement of the County Litter Ordinance explaining that an open trash dump existed in the Federal Point, Myrtle Grove Sound area and that an old burned moblie home had been moved on a lot adjoining his property. He stated numerous contacts had been made to the Sheriff's Department and Inspections Department for removal of the trash and as of this date no relief had been received. Inspections Director, Sky Conklin, stated his department had been contacted on Friday, and that the matter would be resolved. RECOGNITION OF POLITICAL SCIENCE STUDENT Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Board, welcomed Bobbie Smith, a student of UNC-Chapel Hill, attending the meeting as a requirement of a Political Science Course and her father, Senator Bill Smith. The Chairman also recognized Mayor Eugene Floyd and Alderman Jim Summey of Wrightsville Beach. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Blake requested amendments to Item #8, by changing the word Commission to Commissioners and adding the word Advisory to Citizens Task Force with the addition of the ground breaking date on the bottom of the plaque. The Clerk reported that Finance Director Atkinson had received a change in the annuity quotation of Manufacturers' Life Insurance Company from $429,388.03 to $427,470.16 with an expiration date of March 10, 1984, instead of March 2, 1984, requesting that Item #17 be approved accordingly. I Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the Consent Agenda with the recommended changes. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DEED OF EASEMENT FOR PARKING BEHIND THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute a Deed of Easement between Ernest B. Fullwood and New Hanover County for parking behind the east end of the New Hanover County Law Enforcement Center. A copy of the easement is on file in the County Manager's office. 514 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 5, 1984 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION The Commissioners approved standardized procedures and adopted a resolution for the administration of contracts. A copy of the resolution and procedures is contained in Exhibit Book XI, Page 20. DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS REQUEST - REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE The Commissioners approved the destruction of various records in the Register of Deeds Office. A copy of the request is on file in the Clerk's office. AWARD OF BID TO WILMINGTON LAWN AND LEISURE, INCa - PURCHASE OF TRACTOR AND MOWER UNIT - PARKS & RECREATION The Commissioners awarded the bid to Wilmington Lawn and Leisure, Inc. in the amount of $13,90,0 wi th approval of a resolution for the purchase of a tractor and mower unit for Parks & Recreation under a lease/purchase agreement approving the following Budget Amendment for the first year's payment: Debit - #11 6120 640, Capital Outlay $3,368 Credit - #11 6120 594, Installment/Lease Payment $3,368 A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XI, Page 20. AWARD OF BID TO NASH EQUIPMENT COMPANY - PURCHASE OF WHEEL TYPE TRACTOR - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT The Commissioners awarded the bid to Nash Equipment Company in the amount of $18,283 for the purchase of a wheel type tractor for the Airport. WORK AUTHORIZATION 84-2 AIP-Ol PROJECT - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT The Commissioners approved Work Authorization 84-2 for a lump sum payment of $19,865 for the Preliminary Phase and $15,440 for the Analysis Phase for engineering services authorizing development of a master drainage plan and related report for the Airport subject to a reasonableness determination by FAA. A copy of the Work Authorization is on file in the County Manager's office. WORK AUTHORIZATION 81-4 AIP-01 PROJECT - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT The Commissioners authorized the County Work Authorization for engineering basic analysis and evaluation of all active airfield sum of $6,800 for the preliminary work, $9,740 work, and $5,995 for the final report. Manager to execute a services for the pavement in a lump for the evaluation A copy of the Work Authorization is on file in the County Manager's office. PLAQUE FOR DEDICATION OF RESOURCE RECOVERY SYSTEM The Commissioners authorized the County Manager to purchase a plaque for dedication of the Resource Recovery System. AUTHORIZATION OF CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH POQUOSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR SEWER METER The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute a contract in the amount of $18,995 approved at the February 6, 1984, meeting after receipt and approve 1 of the contract and documents by the Finance and Legal Departments in order to avoid delay in construction. A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager's office. ~ 515 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 5, 1984 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF 'CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) I BUDGET AMENDMENT - HOME HEALTH - HEALTH DEPARTMENT The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in the amount of $14,791 to cover additional expenses due to the expansion of Home Health Services: Debit - #11 3516 374, Revenue Medicare & Medicaid $14,091 #11 5164 392, M & R Equipment 200 #11 5164 510, Auto Allowance 500 Credit - #11 5164 381, Telephone $ 838 #11 5164 421, Dept. Supplies 13,053 #11 5164 520, Travel, Meetings & Schools 900 BUDGET AMENDMENT - HEALTH -'WIC - HEALTH DEPARTMENT The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in the amount of $5,883 to bring budget and revenue in line with State approved funds received due to an increase in caseload in the WIC Program at the Health Department: Debit #11 3514 371, WIC $5,883 Credit #11 5141 100, Salaries $3,714 #11 5141 210, FICA 316 #11 5141 221, Retirement 392 #11 5141 230, Group Insurance 284 #11 5141 381, Telephone 393 #11 5141 421, Department Supplies 784 I BUDGET AMENDMENT - INSPECTIONS The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in the amount of $7,000 for the purchase of additional terminals and printers for the computerized inspections system: Debit #11 3435 410, Inspections Fees Credit #11 4350 640, Capital Outlay $7,000 $7,000 BUDGET AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY THE COUNTY MANAGER The following Budget Amendments were approved by the County Manager and are being reported for entry into the record: County Manager's Office - Communications Expense Debit #11 9800 911, Contingencies $ 500 Credit #11 4121 380, Communications Expense $ 500 Sheriff Department - DUI Grant Debit #11 3413 220, DUI Grant-Highway Safety $ 195 #11 3413 220, DUI Grant-Highway Safety 24 #11 3413 220, DUI Grant-Highway Safety 420 Credit #11 4313 210, FICA $ 195 #11 4313 222, Retirement - LEO 24 #11 4313 230, Group Insurance 420 I CHANGE ORDER H&A/C-2 - JUDICIAL BUILDING - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT The Commissioners approved Change Order H&A/C-2 in the amount of $2,076 for duct changes on the fifth floor of the Judicial Building with approval of the following Budget Amendment: Debit #48 9800 911, Contingencies Credit #48 4708 622, Heating/Air Conditioning Contract $2,076 $2,076 516 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 5, 1984 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) RECLASSIFICATION OF CIVIL PREPAREDNESS COORDINATOR The Commissioners reclassified the Coordinator position to Emergency Services the position's hours from 20 hours to 40 approval of the following Budget Amendment: Ci vi 1 Preparedness Director increasing hours per week with Debit #11 9800 911, Contingencies Credit #11 4330 100, Salaries & Wages #11 4330 210, FICA #11 4330 221, Retirement #11 4330 230, Group Insurance $5,064 $4,285 300 359 120 AZALEA FESTIVAL FIREWORKS PERMIT The Commissioners approved the issuance of a permit authorizing the Azalea Festival Committee to have a fireworks display at Legion Stadium on the evening of April 6, 1984, and the firing of three inch flares of salutes from the riverbank near the Battleship USS North Carolina during the morning of Thursday, April 5, 1984, for announcement of the arrival of the queen. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATION OF HUTCHISON AND ASSOCIATES FOR PURCHASE OF ANNUITIES - NEW HANOVER COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM - FINANCE DEPARTMENT The Commissioners approved the recommendation of Hutchison and Associates, Inc. for accepting the annuity quotation of Manufacturers' Life Insurance Company in the amount of $427,470.16 with an expiration date of March 10, 1984. AWARD OF BID TO DICKERSON, INC. FOR EDA WATER AND SEWER PROJECT - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT The Commissioners awarded the low bid to Dickerson, Inc. not to exceed $700,000 for the EDA Water & Sewer Project at the Airport authorizing the County Manager to execute the contract with approval of the following Budget Amendment: Debit #62 4550 324, Other Architectural/Eng. $ 4,365 #62 4550 325, Administrative Expense 7,000 #62 9800 911, Contingencies 52,585 Credit #62 4550 620, Construction $54,950 #62 4550 371, Easement Acquisition 9,000 PUBLIC HEARING Notice had been given that a Public Hearing would be held by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County on March 5, 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: PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 4, 1982, MEETING TO CONSIDER ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS CONCERNING THE DEFINITION, USE AND LOCATION OF FLOATING HOMES IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the Text Amendments stating that in light of new State enabling legislation which allows counties to regulate development over estuarine waters and North Carolina Coastal Area Management Policies regarding floating structures, and various solicited comments received from Masonboro Boat Yard, the Cottage Boat Industry and several County agencies, staff had prepared several alternatives for regulating floating structures in public trust waters in addition to the Planning Board's original recommendation. He stated that two proposals had been prepared by staff: (1) that the County could pursue a policy of prohibiting floating structures in New Hanover County by amending the Supplementary District Section of the Zoning Ordinance to prohibit residential and commercial development over public trust waters including all floating structures, but excluding water t'-. 517 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 5, 1984 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS CONCERNING FLOATING HOMES (CONTINUED) I dependent uses: and (2) to allow floating structures only in approved Commercial Marinas by establishing Special Use Permit requirements for floating homes in existing zoning districts' where commercial marinas are permitted. Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak on the proposed Text Amendments. The following persons commented: Mr. Ed Lowe Mr. Wright Holman Mr. Kent Bullard Mr. Jim Ferger Alderman Jim Summey Mayor Eugene Floyd gave background information on the Ordinance adopted by the Town of Wrightsville Beach stating his main problem had been with the definition of a floating home. Mr. John Nesbitt, Public Works Director for Wrightsville Beach, expressed his concern for the difficulty in enforcing the Floating Home Ordinance. Chairman Gottovi expressed her concern for appropriate taxation on floating structures. I Commissioner Blake commented on policies and procedures to be established for evacuation in case of hurricanes and his concern that presently no building permits have to be obtained from the County for construction of floating structures. Commissioner O'Neal stressed the importance of all agencies working cooperatively to address the issue of floating structures for an equitable zoning amendment stating he felt additional study was needed before a decision could be made. After further di scussion, Commi ssioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to continue the Public Hearing until April 2, 1984, for additional input and study to be prepared by the Planning Staff on the following issues: l. Clarification of the Public Trust Waters and State Easements 2. Building Inspector's right to deal with Floating Structures 3. Density and land basement for taxation 4 . Requirements for sewage 5. Night light 7 . Consequence of hurricanes Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I BREAK Chiarman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 8:30 o'clock P.M. to 8:40 o'clock P.M. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY APROXIMATELY 2.1 ACRES, LOCATED ON EASTSIDE OF CAROLINA BEACH ROAD, APROXlMATELY 1,100 FEET NORTH OF MYRTLE GROVE AVENUE FOR A MOBILE HOME IN A B-1 BUSINESS DISTRICT Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the Special Use Permit to place a Mobile Home in a B-1 Business District under Section 72-29, a dwelling unit incidental to and contrained in the same building as the principal use in the Zoning Ordinance stating the four general requirements had been met. 518 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 5, 1984 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLACEMENT OF MOBILE HOME (CONTINUED) Chairman Gottovi asked the applicant and any other persons present who wished to give testimony in favor of the issuance of the Special Use Permit to step forward to be duly sworn in. The following persons were sworn in: Mr. Leo L. Reynolds, the applicant Mr. Heston Rose Mr. Fred Rogers, Attorney representing the applicant, Mr. Leo L. Reynolds, questioned him about the purpose for placement of the mobile home. Mr. Reynolds stated the mobile home was to be used as a residence to proivde security and protection for his business on Carolina Beach Road explaining that numerous break-ins had occurred during the past year. Mr. Heston Rose, a local realtor, stated that in his opinion placement of the mobile home would not have an adverse effect on adjacent property owners. Chairman Gottovi asked any persons present who wished to give testimony in opposition to the issuance of the Special Use Permit to step forward to be duly sworn in. No one came forward. After further discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to approve the issuance of the Special Use Permit based on the FINDINGS OF FACT meeting the four general requirements with the condition that the mobile home shall only be used as a residence and not as an extension of the business. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY approving an ORDER GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT The County Commissioners for New Hanover County having held a Public Hearing on Monday, March 5, 1984, to consider application number #S-217 3/84 submitted by Leo L. Reynolds, a request for a Special Use Permit to use the property owned by James Chandler and located on the eastside of Carolina Beach Road, approximately 1,100 feet south of Myrtle Grove Avenue for a Mobile Home in a B-1 Business District, and having heard all the evidence and arguments presented at the hearing, make the following FINDINGS OF FACT and draw the following CONCLUSIONS: 1. The County Commissioners FIND as a FACT that all of the specific requirements set forth in Section 72-29 of the County Zoning Ordinance will be satisfied if the property is developed in accordance with the plans submitted to the County Commissioners. (Specify which requirements, if any, are not satisfied by the proposed development). 2. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the proposed use does satisfy the first general requirement listed in the Ordinance: namely that the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved. In support of this conclusion, the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT: I. The New Hanover County Health Department has approved the use of the existing septic tank system for the proposed mobile home. 2. Fire protection services to the site are provided by the Federal Point Volunteer Fire Department which has a 9A-3 fire insurance rating. ~ 519 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 5, 1984 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLACEMENT OF MOBILE HOME (CONTINUED) 3. The existing well is located approximately 250 feet from the existing septic tank system. I 4. A separate driveway entrance will be provided to the proposed Mobile Home to provide safe ingress and egress. 3. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the proposed use does satisfy the second general requirement listed in the Ordinance: namely that the use meets all required condi tions and specifications. In support of this conclusion, the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT: 1. The proposed mobile home as shown on the site plan meets all setback and area requirements of Section 72- 29(3) and (9). 2. The proposed mobile home is located to the rear of the principal use and two off-street parking spaces are provided as required by Section 72-29(6) and(7). 3. The proposed mobile home will be adequately screened along the side, rear and front in compliance with Section 72-29(9)b with existing regulation. 4. The mobile home is to be used by resident manager for security purposes. I 4. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the proposed use does satisfy the third general requirement listed in the Ordinance: namely that the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use is a public necessity. In support of this conclusion the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT: I. Adjoining property is zoned R-15 Residential which permits mobile homes by right. 2. Surrounding properties are vacant and undeveloped. 3. The mobile home should not devalue adjoining property. 5. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the proposed use does satisfy the fourth general requirement listed in the Ordinance: namely that the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for New Hanover County. In support of this conclusion, the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT: I 1. The property is classified as rural on the County's Land Use Plan and mobile homes would be in general harmony with the surrounding area. 2. Several mobile homes are located across the street. 6. Therefore, because the County Commissioners conclude that all of the general and specific conditions precedent to the issuance of a SPECIAL USE PERMIT have been satisfied, IT IS ORDERED that the application for the issuance of the SPECIAL USE PERMIT be GRANTED, subject to the following conditions: I a. That the applicant shall fully comply with all of the specific requirements as stated in the ordinance for the proposed use, as well as any additional conditions hereinafter stated. b. If any of the conditions imposed by tHis Special Use Permit shall be held invalid beyond the 520 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 5, 1984 (CONTINUED) PUBLIC HEARING FOR PLACEMENT E HOME (CONTINUED) authority of thi Board of Commissioners by a court of compete t jurisdiction then this permit shall become vo'd and of no effect. c. Other: I. The mobile home shall only be used as a residence and not as an extension of the business. Ordered this 5th day of March, 1984. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO DEFINITIONS AND PLAT APPROVAL PROCEDURE TO REQUIRE THE DELINEATION OF COASTAL FLOOD HAZARD V ZONING ON FINAL SUBDIVISION PLATS Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the purpose of the Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendment for the delineation of the 100 year flood hazard V zone boundary line on final subdivision plats by informing prospective property buyers of the special flood dangers associated with building on lots located in areas subject to high velocity waters, wave wash and tidal surge; and informing the County Building Inspector in advising building permit applicants of the County's flood plain management regulations and flood insurance requirements. Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendment. No one commented. Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak in opposition to the Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendment. No one commented. Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendment. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY ADOPTED FEBRUARY 17, 1969" is contained in Exhibit Book IX, Page 20. ADOPTION OF FEE PROPOSAL BY JEFFERIES AND FARIS FOR PHASE ONE, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, FOR THE SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING - SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT County Manager Cooper gave background information on the fee proposal presented by Jefferies and Faris for the first phase of architectural services for the Social Services Building recommending approval of the proposal. After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to accept the fee proposal. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the fee proposal is on file in the County Manager's off ice. ADOPTION OF FRANCHISE APPLICATION FOR AMBULANCE OPERATIONS IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY Mr. Edgar B. Harris, Director of Comprehensive Home Health Care, appeared before the Commissioners with a franchise application to provide scheduled non-emergency service within New Hanover County and scheduled emergency and non-emergency service outside the county explaining the considerable savings to the County by reduction in rescue squad overtime and elimination of a heavily subsidized service which can be more effectively run at a lower cost. After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to award the franchise application and authorized the County Staff to prepare an ordinance granting a five-year franchise to Comprehensive Home Health Care to provide i'-.. 521 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 5, 1984 (CONTINUED) ADOPTION OF FRANCHISE APPLICATION OF AMBULANCE SERVICE (CONTINUED) these services to New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SCHEDULING OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT ON MARCH 9, 1984 Commissioner O'Shields reminded everyone to vote on Tuesday, March 6, 1984, on the Sewer Bond Issue and requested scheduling a Special Meeting of the Water and Sewer District and the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners on Friday, March 9, 1984, for discussion of current policy and procedures for establishing allocation flows. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to schedule a Special Meeting of the Water and Sewer District and Board of County Commissioners on friday, March 9, 1984. REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATUS OF NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Commissioner O'Neal gave an update on the current three-year financial audit of New Hanover Memorial Hospital stating the hospital was in excellent financial condition and all recommendations made three years ago had been corrected. I APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIRMAN JONATHAN BARFIELD TO SERVE ON THE AREA BICYCLE COMMITTEE Chairman Gottovi informed the Commissioners that she had been contacted by Planner John Sullivan of the City of Wilmington to appoint a representative of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners to serve on the Area Bicycle Committee. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to appoint Vice-Chairman Jonathan Barfield to represent New Hanover County on the Area Bicycle Committee. DISCUSSION OF RECREATION NEEDS IN CASTLE HAYNE AREA Commissioner Barfield commented on the need for recreational facilities in the Castle Hayne area stating no tennis or basketball courts existed in this vicinity. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to request the Director of Parks & Recreation to make a study of this recreation need to present to the Commissioners at a later date. DISCUSSION OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED ON 911 SYSTEM Chairman Gottovi commented on the letters written to the Mayors of Carolina and Kure Beach with reference to the complaint received on the 911 System. I County Manager Cooper stated he had discussed the subject with the Kure Beach Town Council and they felt the program was very worthwhile and desired to continue use of the 911 Program. Commissioner Blake stated he had disucssed the matter with the Police Chief of Carolina Beach and there was no indication of any problems with the 911 Program. DISCUSSION OF USAGE OF INTERN QUARTERS AT NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL County Manager Cooper stated the Health Department had requested usage of space in the Intern Quarters at New Hanover Memorial Hospital to provide offices for the Home Health Care Program. 522 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 5, 1984 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION OF INTERN QUARTERS AT NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (CONTINUED) Chairman Gottovi stated she had been informed by the Auxiliary to the l-1edical Society of New Hanover; Pender and Bnmswick that they had requested use of this space to serve as a Ronald McDonald House for families of patients in the Intensive Care Units stating the auxiliary had funding for renovation of this area. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to make an on-site visit to the building and place this item on the April 2, 1984, agenda. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER DISCUSSION OF SECURITY AT THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY County Manager Cooper commented on the security incidents that had occurred at the Library from December 1982 through January 1984 stating that Library Director, David M. Paynter, had requested the services of an off-duty Police Officer to deter these incidents. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to request the County Manager to coordinate an effort between the Sheriff Department and City of Wilmington Police Department to utilize their patrol services and to make recommendations for control of this problem. REQUEST FOR COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY ATTORNEYS TO BE HELD AT WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N. C. County Attorney Pope stated the N. C. Association of County Attorneys will be holding their annual conference at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina on July 26- 2 9, 1984, and requested participation by the County in funding a dinner for this event. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to have the County Attorney prepare a proposal to present at later date. DISCUSSION OF EXTENSION OF SAVANNAH COURT Engineering Director Hilton stated he had been approached by Bill Easterling, the developer of Savannah Court, for the extension of the road behind the Mental Health Center. He gave background information on the advantages of extending the road and stated the County had been requested to fund $15,000 of the total project cost of $90,000 with the minimal length to be 650 feet. After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to approve a Budget Amendment not to exceed $15,000 from contingencies for the extension of this road. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner to adjourn the UNANIMOUSLY. O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 10:20 o'clock P.M. r0p~c7Ztted. ~ F. Smith Clerk '"