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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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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 26, 1984 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
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ADJUSTMENT OF ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FEES - INSPECTIONS
DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved an increase fh the filing fee for
appealing to the Zoning Board of Adjustment from $35 to $100 due
to an increase in the cost of advertising.
APPROVAL OF HOOTEN APPRAISAL CONTRACT - ADAP-07 - NEW HANOVER
COUNTY AIRPORT
The Commissioners authorized the County Manager to execute
the Hooten Appraisal Contract in the amount of $7,200 for
purchasing avigation easements.
A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager's
office.
APPROVAL OF HNTB WORK AUTHORIZATION - STATE GRANT - NEW TERMINAL
COMPLEX - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT
The Commissioners authorized the County Manager to execute a
grant agreement in the amount of $11,500 representing 50% of the
necessary pre-applications, sketches, construction schedules, and
cost estimated for the terminal complex.
A copy of the Grant Agreement and Resolution is contained
in Exhibit Book XI, Page 21.
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AWARD OF CONTRACT - ARROWHEAD TENNIS COURTS - PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners awarded the bid to Mr. John J. McCann in
the amount of $23,950 for construction of two tennis courts minus
fencing and lighting.
Budget Amendment - Department of Aging
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $8,838 for the Department of Aging for additional
funds due to an increase in the USDA reimbursement rate and
additional project income projected to be used to increase meals
served, bringing the County Budget in line with COG:
Debit - #11 3582 242, USDA
#11 3582 411, Project Income - Nutrition
Credit - #11 5823 371, Food Contract-HDM
#11 5824 371, Food Contract - Congregate
$3,838
5,030
$3,226
5,642
BUDGET AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY COUNTY MANAGER
The following Budget Amendments were approved by the County
Manager and are being reported to the Commissioners for entry
into the record:
Administration - Additional Funds to cover
Telephone Account for balance of FY 83/84
Debit - #11 9800 911, Contingencies
Credit - #11 4121 381, Telephone
$900
$900
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Engineering and Facilities Department - Funding
for Architectural Contract for Phases III & IV
for Agriculture Extension
Debit - #11 4197 326, Professional Service
#11 4950 391, M&R Bldg. & Grounds
#11 4950 470, Dues & Subscriptions
#11 4950 411, Printing
Credit - #11 4197 327, Professional Services
A & E Building
$4,000
600
110
100
$4,810
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 26, 1984 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
BUDGET AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY COUNTY MANAGER (CONTINUED)
Sheriff Department - Transfer of Sheriff Department
employees' instructor's earnings from Miscellaneous
Revenue to Sheriff Department Budget for the purchase
of supplies, materials, and utility trailer for use at
the Sheriff's Range
Debit - #11 3390 890, Misc. Revenue
#11 3390 890, Misc. Revenue
Credit - #11 4311 421, Dept. Supplies
#11 4311 640, Capital Outlay
$234
438
$234
438
APPROVAL OF THE REPORT OF COLLECTION OF REVENUE THROUGH FEBRUARY
29, 1984 - TAX DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved the report of the Collector of
Revenue through February 29, 1984.
A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit Book XI, Page
22.
APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS - TAX DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved a list of tax abatements and
refunds as presented by the Tax Administrator.
A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book XI, Page 22.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEW HANOVER, COUNTY AND N. C. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR MARKING AGREEMENT - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT
The Commissioners authorized the County Manager to execute
an Airport Marking Agreement between New Hanover County and the
North Carolina Department of Transportation for the marking of
airport operational areas.
A copy of the agreement and resolution is contained in
Exhibit Book XI, Page 23.
AMENDMENT TO AIR TERMINAL PARKING COMPANY CONTRACT - NEW HANOVER
COUNTY AIRPORT
The Commissioners approved an amendment to the Air Terminal
Parking Company contract authorizing the County Manager to execute
an amended contract.
A copy of the amended contract is on file in the County
Manager's office.
ENGINEERING CONTRACT - HENRY VON OESEN & ASSOCIATES - SEAGATE
SEWER SYSTEM
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute the
Engineering contract for professional services on the Seagate
Sewer System in the amount of $16,760 with approval of the
following Budget Amendment:
Debit - #44 9800 911, Contingencies
Credit - #44 4701 323, Engineering
$16,750
$16,750
A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager's
office.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 - T. A. LOVING - NORTHEAST INTERCEPTOR -
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved Change Order No. 7 reducing the
contract by $430 increasing the contract time by 10 calendar days
authorizing the Chairman to execute the Change Order.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 26, 1984 (CONTINUED)
JOINT DISCUSSION OF JETTY REPAIRS BETWEEN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AND TOWN COUNCIL OF KURE BEACH
Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Commissioners, welcomed
the Town Council of Kure Beach.
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Council members present were: Mayor Lee Wrenn, Councilman
Ed Jones, Councilman Torn Causby, Councilman Norris Teague, and
Councilman Larry Willoughby.
County Manager Cooper commented on the jetty structures
erected by Kure Beach for control of erosion recommending
an advance of funding from the balance of funds that have
accumulated this year from the collection of the room occupancy
tax in order for the structures to be repaired before the tourist
season.
Mayor Wrenn gave background information on jetty improvement
plans for the Town of Kure Beach emphasizing the importance of
this project to the beach.
After further discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED
by Commissioner Barfield to approve the funding request. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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DISCUSSION OF ENFORCEMENT OF HANDICAPPED PARKING IN NEW HANOVER
COUNTY - SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
Sheriff Joe McQueen commented on the difficulty of enforcing
handicapped parking stating that each handicapped parking space
must have an erected sign before a citation can be issued. He
also commented on the probability of a deputy having to appear in
court when issuing a citation due to the $25 fee plus the cost of
court for a total of $60 causing most offenders to fight the
citation in Court stressing the amount of time and cost involved
in this procedure.
Assistant County Attorney Ted Davis commented on the General
~ Statutes controllmg handicapped parking emphasizing that the
County can only regulate parking on County owned property
After further discussion, County Manager Cooper suggested
the preparation of a local act allowing the County to enforce
handicapped parking as an ordinance instead of enforcement as a
state law permitting cars to be ticketed instead of having to
wait until the violators corne out of the various places of
business.
After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board
to inform all businesses that spaces and signs must be provided
for handicapped parking stressing the handicapped law will be
enforced and to request the County Attorney to prepare a local
act to allow enforcement of the law by ordinance instead of state
law.
BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 10:00
o'clock A.M. until 10:13 o'clock A.M.
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APPROVAL OF SOCIAL WORKER Ir:pl)~ITION' FOR HOME HEALTH PROGRAM -
NEW HANOVER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Mr. Robert Parker, Director of the Health Department,
appeared before the Commissioners requesting approval of a Social
Worker II_2osition "for the Horne Health Program emphasizing the
need for this posi tion. He also stated a report wi 11 be
presented to the Commissioners sometime in October reflecting the
positive growth for the past year of the Horne Health Program.
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal
to approve the Social Worker II position as requested. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 26, 1984 (CONTINUED)
SCHEDULING OF 1984 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW MEETING - TAX
DEPARTMENT
After discussion with Tax Administrator, Roland Register,
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to
schedule the 1984 Board of Equalization and Review Meeting on
April 16, 1984, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon with no
applications being accepted after 10:00 o'clock A.M. on this
date. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATE i3 FOR TOWER ACCESS ROAD LOCATION - NEW
HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT
Airport Manager Shackelford gave background information on
Alternate #3 for the Tower Access Road location stating that
three alternatives had been studied with recommendation of
Alternate #3 by the consultants for utilization of approximately
nine acres of airport lands for future development.
Mr. Dale Holland, consultant for Talbert-Cox Associates,
Inc., gave an explanation of the three alternates discussing pros
and cons.
Commissioner OVShields expressed his concern for the expense
involved in the installation of concrete curb and gutter along
this access road requesting concrete curb and gutter be bid as a
separate item.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to approve Alternate #3 for the Tower
Access Road Location as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Chairman Gottovi
Commissioner O'Neal
Voting Noe: Commissioner OVShields
FRANCHISE APPLICATION - COMPREHENSIVE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC.
The following Ordinance granting Comprehensive Horne Health
Care, Inc. a franchise to provide scheduled non-emergency
ambulance service within the unincorporated areas of New Hanover
County and scheduled non-emergency and scheduled emergency
service originating within the unincorporated areas of New
Hanover County with an out-of-county destination passed the first
reading:
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH
CAROLINA, DOES ORDAIN:
Section I. Grant. Subject to the terms and conditions
of the New Hanover County Ambulance Service Ordinance and the
other terms and conditions of this ordinance, Comprehensive Horne
Health Care, Inc., its successors and assigns, is hereby granted,
from and after the effective date hereof, the right, privilege
and franchise to provide Scheduled Non-Emergency ambulance
service (Category II) within the unincorporated areas of New
Hanover County and Scheduled Non-Emergency (Category II) and
Scheduled Emergency (Category I) Ambulance service originating
within the unincorporated areas of New Hanover County with an
out-of-county destination, for the purpose of providing adequate
ambulance service, of these types, to the ci ti zens of the
unincorporated areas of New Hanover County; all subject to
present and future ordinances of the County relating thereto.
Section II. Term. This franchise is granted for the
term of five (5) years from and after the effective date hereof;
provided that either party, at its option, may terminate the
franchise upon sixty (60) days' written notice to the other
party.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 26, 1984 (CONTINUED)
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE GRANTING FRANCHISE FOR AMBULANCE
SERVICE (CONTINUED)
Section III. Terr~tory. This franchise shall apply
to all of New Hanover County.
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Section IV. Renewal. This franchise is renewable at
the option of the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County.
Section V. Non-Exclusive. The right herein
granted shall be non-exclusive, and New Hanover County reserves
the right to grant similar franchises to any person or persons at
any period during the present franchise or any extension thereof.
Section VI. Standards. The standards for this
franchised ambulance service, its drivers and attendants, its
vehicles and equipment, and its communications facilities shall,
at all times during the term of this franchise or any extension
.hereof, comply with all of the laws and requirements of the State
of North Carolina and the requirements of the New Hanover County
Ambulance Service Ordinance, all of the terms and conditions of
which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part
hereof, the same as if fully set forth.
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Section VII. Insurance. The grantee herein shall, at
all times during the term of this franchise and any extension
thereof, maintain in full force and effect insurance coverage,
issued by an insurance company licensed to do business in the
State of North Carolina, sufficient to provide all the insurance
necessary to meet the requirements of Section 6-28 of the New
Hanover County Ambulance Service Ordinance.
Section VIII. Records. Grantee shall keep and
maintain all of the records required of the grantee by the New
Hanover County Ambulance Service Ordinance and to permit the
County to inspect grantee's records, premises and equipment at
any time in order to ensure compliance with the New Hanover
County Ambulance Service Ordinance.
Section IX. Rates and Charges. Grantee shall submit a
schedule of rates to New Hanover County for approval and shall
not charge more than the approved rates without specific approval
by New Hanover County.
Section X. Ac~eptance of Franchise. Th~s franchise
and the right, privileges and authority hereby granted shall take
effect and be in force from and after final passage hereof, as
provided by law, provided that within thirty (30) days after the
date of the final passage of this ordinance, the grantee shall
file with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners its
unconditional acceptance of this franchise and promise to comply
with and abide by all of its provisions, terms and conditions,
and said acceptance to be in writing and in the form and executed
in the manner as provided in this franchise.
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Section XI. Grantee's Representation and Covenants.
The acceptance of this franchise ordinance by Comprehensive Horne
Health Care, Inc., shall constitute representations and
covenants by it that:
a. It accepts and agrees to all the provisions of this
or din a n c e and tho s e ins t rum e n t san d .d 0 cum e n t s
incorporated herein by reference;
b. It has examined all of the provisions of this and
the New Hanover County Ambulance Service Ordinance and
waives any claim that any provisions hereof are
unreasonable, arbitrary or void;
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 26, 1984 (CONTINUED)
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE GRANTING FRANCHISE OF AMBULANCE
SERVICE (CONTINUED)
c. It recognizes the right of New Hanover County to
make reasonable amendments to the franchise ordinance
or franchise agreement during the term of the
franchise, provided that no such change shall
compromise the ability of Comprehensive Horne Health
Care, Inc., to perform satisfactorily its obligations
or right under this ordinance. It further recognizes
and agrees that New Hanover County shall in no way be
bound to renew the franchise at the end of the
franchise term;
d. It acknowledges that its rights hereunder are
subject to the police power of New Hanover County to
adopt and enforce general ordinances necessary to the
safety and welfare of the public, and it agrees to
comply with all applicable general laws enacted by New
Hanover County pursuant to such power.
Section XII. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be
in full force and effect from and after its final adoption by the
Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Caroina.
FIRST ADOPTED by a first reading and passage at a
regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover
County on the 26th day of March, 1984, and
FINALLY ADOPTED by a second reading and passage at a
regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover
County on the 2nd day of April, 1984.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF JEANNE ROSE, JOSEPH BAINES, AND IRIS TODD TO SERVE
ON THE NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to appoint Mrs. Jeanne Rose to serve an unexpired term
on the Nursing Horne Advisory Committee expiring on July 27, 1984;
to appoint Mrs. Iris Todd to serve an unexpired term on the
Nursing Horne Advisory Committee expiring on April 7, 1985; and to
appoint Mr. Joseph Baines to serve a one-year term on the Nursing
Home Advisory Committee expiring on March 26, 1983. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF CAROLYN B. AUGUSTINE TO SERVE ON THE NEW HANOVER
COUNTY COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to
appoint Mrs. Carolyn B. Augustine to serve an unexpired term on
the New Hanover County Council on the Status' of Women expiring on
June 1, 1984. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF JOHN MA~ TO SERVE ON THE DOMICILIARY HOME
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield
to appoint Mr. John Maye to serve an unexpired term on the
Domiciliary Horne Community Advisory Committee expiring June 30,
1985. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 113, DREQUEST FOR REJECTION OF
BIDS RECEIVED ON RUNWAY 34 APPROACH CLEARING - NEW HANOVER COUNTY
AIRPORT
Airport Manager Shackelford commented on the request to
reject bids received on the Runway 34 Approach Clearing at the
Airport stating the Attorney Generalvs office in Raleigh had been
contacted to assure the County that no breach or improper
procedure would occur if the bids were rejected and negotiation
was made with Rowe Construction Company. He stated the main
reason for rejecting the bids was due to the excessive amount of
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 26, 1984 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM. .13 - REJECTION OF BIDS
(CONTINUED)
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bids received explaining that each bidder had been. c_om!t,acted for
further negotiation of price but with no success giving
background data on the difficulty of clearing this runway.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to approve negotiations with Rowe
Construction Company in an amount not to exceed $ 5 0,000. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING JOB PERFORMED IN FEATURED ARTICLE
IN PACE MAGAZINE OF nWILMINGTON-CAPE FEAR COUNTRyn REPORT
Commissioner O'Shields commented on the outstanding job
performed by the County Airport Staff in preparing the
"Wilmington-Cape Fear Country" Report featured in Pace Magazine.
Chairman Gottovi stated while at the Legislative Conference
in Washington, many people from various parts of the Country
commented on the report and the desirability of this area.
DISCUSSION OF PLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS AT LANEY SCHOOL AND
GORDON ROAD
Commissioner Blake stated he had been contacted by citizens
of the County requesting placement of a traffic light at Laney School
requesting the Board to contact the N. C. Department of
Transportation to make a feasbility study of this need.
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Chairman Gottovi stated she would be attending a
Transportation Advisory Committee meeting this week and would
discuss the request.
After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to request the Chairman to write a letter
to DOT emphasizing the need for placement of two traffic lights
at the following locations: (1) Laney High School and Highway
132 North; and (2) Gordon Road and Highway 132 North. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION OF NOTIFICATION BY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF WHEN GOING OUT-OF-TOWN
Commissioner Blake suggested notification by the County
Commissioners, County Manager, County Attorney, and Clerk when a
member is planning to be out-of-town for two days or more stating
this can be accomplished by contacting the Clerk who in turn will
inform the Commissioners.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
request the County Commissioners and Administrative County Staff
to notify the Clerk when planning to be out-of-town.
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DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATE LOCATION OTHER THAN THE ASSEMBLY ROOM FOR
THE MAY 8, 1984, PRIMARY ELECTION RETURNS
Chairman Gottovi reported that an alternate location for the
May 8, 1984, Primary Election Returns is being sought since the
Assembly Room is not adequate to accommodate the number of
candidates and supporters involved. Chairman Gottovi stated she
would keep the Board informed.
DISCUSSION OF PENDING LAWSUIT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 816 NORTH
FOURTH STREET OWNED JOINTLY BY CITY AND COUNTY
County Attorney Pope stated Attorney Ernest Fullwood, on
behalf of his client Harry Forden, is seeking to repurchase the
store building on Fourth Street which is jointly owned by the
City of Wilmington and New Hanover County in the amount of
$2,851.45 which include all interest, penalties and costs of
foreclosure.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 26, 1984 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF PENDING LAWSUIT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 816 NORTH
FOURTH STREET ( CONTINUED)
After discussion, Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to accept the offer of $2,851.45 and to
resale the property if the City concurs. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner
to ad journ the
UNANIMOUSLY.
Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal
meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 11:20 o'clock A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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~~ F. Smith
Clerk to the Board
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 2,1984.
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, April 2, 1984, at 9:00 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.
Rabbi Robert Waxman, of B'nai Israel Synagogue, gave the
invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 26, 1984
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 26, 1984,
as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FOR REZONING PROPERTY
APPROXIMATELY 8 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF OLEANDER DRIVE,
APPROXIMATELY 370 FEET WEST OF AZALEA DRIVE (SR 1506) FROM AN R-
15 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO A B-2 HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT TABLED
TO MAY 7, 1984, MEETING
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Blake to table the Public Hearing to consider an
appeal as indicated above to the May 7, 1984, regularly scheduled
meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners.
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:
Mr. Paul Chahoc commented on a statement forwarded by the
New Hanover County Tax Department for penal ties charged to him
for Privilege License since 1978-79 stating he felt the penalties
were unfair sinc~ he had not been informed that a Privilege
License was required by the County as of that date requesting the
Commissioners to abate the penalties.
I After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
request the County Manager to address this issue and report back
to the Board since many complaints have been received.
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