1984-03-09 Special Meeting
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, MARCH 9, 1984
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Spe~ial
Session on Friday, March 9, 1984, at 10:45 o'clock A.M. in the
Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
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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.
Chairman Gottovi called the Special Meeting to order.
DISCUSSION OF LEASE BETWEEN NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND THE
NEW HANOVER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR USAGE OF INTERN QUARTERS
AT THE HOSPITAL - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Commissioner O'Neal stated that he, Health Director, Robert
Parker; Hospital Director, Bill Morrison; and Commissioner Blake
visited the space for lease in the Intern Quarters of the
hospital stating no apartments were availabe for lease but only a
space about 1,600 square feet in the basement which would be
quite suitable for office space for the Health Department. He
stated that some misunderstanding existed about apartments being
available for use and that he would contact the 11gdical SQ~iety Auxiliary
to discuss this matter.
After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
request Commissioner O'Neal to contact Mrs. Tinsley of the Medical Society
Auxiliary to explain the situation.
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UPDATE ON SOCIAL SETTING DETOX COMMITTEE MEETING - PROPOSAL FOR
DETOXICATION ANNEX TO MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Commissioner Barfield updated the Board on an offer proposed
by the Hospital for construction of a Detoxication Annex to the
Mental Health Center stating that several alternatives had been
discussed, particularly the proposal for the County to turn the
property over to the hospital with the possibili ty of the
hospital providing methods of funding, and construction of the
annex building with the execution of a 20-year rental lease
agreement with the property reverting back to the County at the
end of this period.
Commissioner O'Neal stated the Hospital Board of Trustees
would be discussing whether to offer funding for the annex
building at the next Board Meeting and that he would keep the
Commissioners informed.
DISCUSSION OF A NEW HANOVER COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
County Manager Cooper commented whether the time had come for
New Hanover County to support its own Mental Health Center as a
County rather than a tri-county center asking the Board if they
were interested in authorizing the County Staff to perform a
study of the pros and cons during the next year bringing back
recommendations to the Commissioners for further discussion.
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Commissioner Barfield stated he, personally, felt the case load
indicated that the County could and should support a center for
New Hanover County suggesting that the issue be discussed with
the Mental Health Board before authorizing the performance of a
study.
After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board
to authorize the County Manager to write a letter to members of
the Mental Health Board explaining that the Commissioners are
considering performing a study for a New Hanover County Mental
Health Center requesting input from their Board.
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n ANNOUNCEMENT OF PRESS CONFERENCE - NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Commissioner O'Neal announced a Press Conference was being
held at 2:00 o'clock P.M. at the Hospital to inform the ger:eral
public of the financial status and future plans of the hospltal.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, MARCH 9 1984 (CONTINUED)
ADJOURNMENT
Commi ssioner 0' Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commi s sioner
Barfield to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 11:10 o'clock A.M.
;:vp~c7~tted'
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 26, t98~
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, March 26, 1984, at 9:10 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 N. H. Daniels, Pastor of Price Cathedral A.M.E.
Zion Church, gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 5,
SPECIAL MEETING, MARCH 9, 1984
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED
Barfield to approve the minutes of the Regular
5, 1984, as presented. Upon vote, the
UNANIMOUSLY.
1984,
AND
by Commissioner
Meeting of March
MOTION CARRIED
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED
O'Shields to approve the minutes of the Special
9, 1984, as presented. Upon vote, the
UNANIMOUSLY.
by Commi s s ioner
Meeting of March
MOTION CARRIED
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.
No one commented.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to approve the following Consent Agenda with
removal of Item #13, "Request for Rejection of Bids Received on
Runway 34 Approach Clearing - Airport" for discussion at the end
of the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS - KURE BEACH - INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved an agreement authorizing New
Hanover County to assume responsibility for enforcing the N. C.
State Electrical Code within the Town's corporate limits and
extra-territorial jurisdiction.
A copy of the agreement is on file in the County Manager's
office.
SPONSORSHIP OF 5TH ANNUAL VOLUNTEER RECEPTION
The Commissioners agreed to sponsor and fund $975 for the
5th Annual Volunteer Reception on May 6, 1984, at Brogden Hall
from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
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