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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1984
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, April 16, 1984, at 9:00 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.
Reverend James L. Finley, Pastor of Pine Valley Baptist
Church, gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 2, 1984, REGULAR MEETING POSTPONED
UNTIL NEXT MEETING
Due to the omission and duplication of paragraphs in the
resolution enacted prefacing the amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance for floating structures, the approval of the minutes
was postponed until the next meeting.
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.
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to approve an amendment to Item #5, Cape Fear Utilities
Contract, by increasing the daily flow by 13,000 gallons for a
total daily flow of 45,900 gallons allotting 3,000 gallons to the
Shrine Club and 10,000 gallons to Jack Sneeden. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to approve the Consent Agenda as follows with the amendment to
Item #5. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF THE REPORT OF COLLECTION OF REVENUE THROUGH MARCH 31,
1984
The Commissioners approved the report of the Collection of
Revenue through March 31, 1984.
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A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit Book XI, Page
APPROVAL OF TAX ABATEMENTS AND REFUNDS
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 25.
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APPROVAL OF FIRE WORKS PERMIT - PLEASURE ISLAND SPRING FESTIVAL
The Commissioners approved a fire works permit for the
Pleasure Island Spring Festival to be held on May 10, 1984, at
the Federal Point Shopping Center.
ENDORSEMENT OF RESOLUTION ON CABLE TELEVISION OPPOSING H.R. 4103
The Commissioners endorsed a resolution prepared by the
National Association of Counties opposing H.R. 4103, the Cable
Telecommunications Act of 1983 preempting local authority,
requesting the Chairman to write local congressional members to
assist in opposing this bill.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 - CAPE FEAR UTILITIES CONTRACT - ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Cape Fear Utilities Contract with an
increase of 13,000 gallons (3,000 gallons allocated to the Shrine
Club and 10,000 gallons allocated to Jack Sneeden) from the
original request.
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
AWARD OF WELL BID FOR COOLING TOWER - NEW HANOVER COUNTY STEAM
PLANT - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners awarded the low bid to Skippers Well
Drilling & Pump Service, Inc. in the amount of $25,458 for
drilling of the well to supply water to the Cooling Tower at the
Steam Plant with approval of the following Budget Amendment:
Debit - #50 9800 911, Contingencies
Credit - #50 4750 327, Well Contract
$25,458
$25,458
BUDGET AMENDMENT - NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment request of the
Board of Education in the amount of $125,000 for land purchase.
APPROVAL OF FEE SCHEDULES FOR COUNTY'S BUILDING, ELECTRICAL,
MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING PERMITS
The Commissioners approved recommended fee schedules for the
County's Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing permits.
A copy of
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fee schedules is on file in the Inspections
ACCEPTANCE OF SURVEY, PLANNING AND PREDEVELOPMENT GRANT -
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved acceptance of a Survey, Planning
and Predevelopment Grant in the amount of $6,250 with a local
match of $5,800 for conducting a comprehensive architectural
inventory of New Hanover County.
A copy of the Memorandum of Agreement is on file in the
County Manager's office.
RATE INCREASE - NEW HANOVER COUNTY LANDFILL
The Commissioners approved a $0.06 (six cents) per
yard increase at the landfill to become effective July 1,
This rate increase was computed by the U. S. Department of
Consumer Price Index.
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APPROVAL OF RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ACTION GRANT
APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1984/85
The Commissioners approved the RSVP Grant application
requesting $38,566 from ACTION as partial funding for the RSVP
Section for the FY 1984/85 program.
RECLASSIFICATION OF HOUSEKEEPING ASSISTANT I POSITION - PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT
The Commissioners reclassified the Housekeeping Assistant I
position at the Judicial Building to Housekeeping Assistant III
since the employee has been performing as a crew leader in a
satisfactory manner.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION FOR C.P.&L. AND C.I.P.
PROGRAMS - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $81,141 for additional allocation in the C.P.&L.
Energy Assistance Program and Crisis Intervention Program:
Debit - #11 3530 379, Reimbursement for
County Welfare Admin.
Expenditures $81,141
Credit - #11 5357 530, C.P.&L. Energy
Asst. Payments $16,629
#11 5358 530, Crisis Intervention
Program 64,512
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
.BUDGET AMENDMENT - ADDITIONAL REVENUE APPROPRIATION - DEPARTMENT
OF SOCIAL SERVICES
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment
for additional revenue received and expenditure account
adjustments for the Department of Social Services:
I Debit - #11 3530 379, Reim. for County Welfare
Admin. Expenditures $24,915
#11 5310 510, Auto Allowance 12,000
#11 5310 374, Contract Servs./Computer 11,904
#11 5338 533, St. Fost. Care Supplement 2,000
#11 5338 535, Clothing 500
#11 5338 536, Birthdays 1,000
#11 5338 542, Specialized Foster Care 500
Credit - #11 5310 341, Utility - Electricity $12,000
#11 5310 342, Utility - W&S, Ref. 250
#11 5310 350, Rent - Mod. Office Units 6,400
#11 5310 360, Advertising 350
#11 5310 381, Telephone & Communication 26,529
#11 5338 534, AFDC Fos. Care Supplement 4,000
#11 5342 532, T-XX, Transportation 3,290
BUDGET AMENDMENT - FINANCE DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $483,000 to set up a portion of sales tax to be
allotted to the Sewer District:
Debit - #11 3131 110, County Sales Tax -
1/2 Cent
Credit #11 9740 910, Transfer to Sewer Dist.
$483,000
$483,000
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - SEWER OPERATING FUND - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment in
the amount of $5,000 to set up the Sewer Operating Fund:
Debit - #80 3990 990, Transfer from General
Fund $ 5,000
Credit - #80 4700 340, Utilities - Electrical $ 1,000
#80 4700 421, Dept. Supplies 1,000
#80 4700 520, Travel, Meetings &
Schools 2,000
#80 4700 580, Payments to City-
Treatment 1,000
BUDGET AMENDMENT APPROVED BY COUNTY MANAGER
The following Budget Amendment was approved by the County
Manager and reported to the Commissioners for entry into the
record:
Health/Orthopedic - Additional Funds Available
Debit - #11 3517 372, Revenue
Credit - #11 5171 421, Department Supplies
$480
$480
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PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING PROFESSIONAL SECRETARIES WEEK
The Commissioners adopted a proclamation proclaiming the
week of April 22-28, 1984, as Professional Secretaries Week in
New Hanover County.
A copy of the proclamation is contained in Exhibit Book XI,
Page 26.
JOINT MEETING OF WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL AND NEW HANOVER COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
GOVERNMENTAL CONSOLIDATION STUDY COMMISSION
Chairman Gottovi welcomed the members of the Wilmington City
Council stating that the City Council had requested a joint
meeting of both governing bodies for discussion of appointing a
Governmental Consolidation Study Commission. Chairman Gottovi
stated due to the fact that all local governing bodies would be
involved in this issue, she had taken the liberty to invite the
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JOINT MEETING OF WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL AND NEW HANOVER COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TO DISCUSS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
GOVERNMENTAL CONSOLIDATION STUDY COMMISSION (CONTINUED)
Mayors ~ - Council Members, and Aldermen of Wrightsville Beach,
Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach, welcoming all members present.
The Chairman also stated she had been contacted by J. Michael
Padrick, Director of The Institute for Trends Research,
volunteering the services of this organization for assistance in
research and study of the consolidation issue welcoming all
members present.
BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 9:15
o'clock A.M. to 9:25 o'clock A.M. for arrangement of seating.
Mayor William Schwartz presented and read to the
Commissioners a concurrent resolution of the Wilmington City
Council and Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County for
establishment of a Governmental Consolidation Study Commission
stating the Council was prepared to act on the resolution and
requested approval by the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner Barfield expressed his concern that the
proposed resolution did not include the other municipalities of
the County suggesting that they be included in the consolidation
study.
Commissioners O'Shields and Blake both concurrred that all
municipalities in the County should be involved in study if the
consolidation issue is to succeed.
Chairman Gottovi expressed her concern that the City's
resolution included all procedures involved in the consolidation
process including the referendum stating she did not believe the
Board was ready to proceed with all the steps listed. She
commented on her interest in consolidation proposing to limit the
steps in the resolution through 2(a) with the following
additions: II to study the powers, duties, functions,
responsibilities, organizational structures, and service delivery
structures of the governmental bodies of New Hanover County, the
Town of Carolina Beach, and Town of Kure Beach; and to prepare a
report of its studies and findings reflecting an analysis of cost
savings ~nder a single government format; an evaluation of the
public's perception of a single government; and the real or
preceived notion of a greater or lesser accessibility. -".. ~~
or complexity in the structure of a single government."
Mayor Schwartz commented on the joint meeting held at
Wrightsvi11e Beach in January, 1984, stating the resolution had
been prepared according to a handout provided by the County
reflecting the steps to be followed emphasizing that this
resolution was the first step to be taken toward the
implementation of the consolidation issue welcoming the other
municipalities to participate stating the City was in no position
to speak for them nor include them in the resolution.
Mayor Eugene Floyd, of Wrightsville Beach, commented on the
resolution prepared by the City stating the Board of Aldermen was
interested in the study and would like to be represented on the
Study Commission.
Mayor Neil Pharr, of Carolina Beach, commented on the impact
of consolidation to all municipalities and the importance of
involvement by all concerned in the preparation of the study.
Mayor Lee Wrenn, of Kure Beach, requested inclusion of Kure
Beach on the Study Commission.
Mr. Michael Padrick and Mr. Meares Harris gave background
information on The Institute For Trends Research offering the ~
services of this organization for research and study of the
consolidation issue on a voluntary basis.
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JOINT MEETING ON CONSOLIDATION ISSUE (CONTINUED)
Councilman Betz commented on the fact that deciding to use
the services of The Institute for Trends Research was not the
issue at hand but that approval of the resolution to appoint a
Consolidation Study Commission must be made before discussing
other matters.
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After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED to adopt the
resolution presented by the City of Wilmington through Paragraph
2(a) plus Paragraph 3 being amended to a 17 member committee
appointed as follows; extending an invitation to the other
municipali ties of the County to participate; and additions
recommended by Chairman Gottovi.
New Hanover County shall appoint six (6) members
City of Wilmington shall appoint six (6) members
Town of Wrightsville Beach shall appoint two (2) members
Town of Carolina Beach shall appoint two (2) members
Town of Kure Beach shall appoint one (1) member
After further discussion, Commissioner Blake withdrew his
motion stating more time was needed to prepare a resolution that
would be acceptable to the County and all other municipalities.
He expressed his appreciation to Mayor Schwartz and City Council
Members present for their time and effort involved in the
preparation of the resolution and rei tera ted ' that this action
should not be taken negatively.
Commissioner Barfield expressed his concern
complexity of the issue and suggested not rushing
matter.
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After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board
to delay approval of the resolution giving all governing bodies
the opportunity to consider and receive input from their areas on
the consolidation study with the City and County Attorneys
preparing a a joint resolution to be forwarded to each
municipality within the next 30 days for presentation and
discussion at a work session on Monday, June 25, 1984, at 9:00
A.M. in the Assembly Room of the County Administration Building.
DISCUSSION OF 2% OCCUPANCY TAX
County Manager Cooper gave background information on the 2%
Room Occupancy tax recommending that the County work with the
City to use a portion of the tourism funds in the development of
a tourism promotion program including the hiring of a consultant
for professional assistance as needed.
Mayor Eugene Floyd requested not making a decision on the
hiring of a consultant until he and the other municipalities
could provide input from their boards as to how their portion of
the county funds should be expended.
County Manager Cooper proposed that each municipality
appoint a representative from their board to work with the City
Manager and County Manager in the preparation of this
recommendation.
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After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to proceed with the County Manager's
recommendation to use the County's 2% Room Occupancy tax funds
earmarked for tourism to hire a professional consultant in
conjunction with the City with input from the other
municipalities as to how tourism monies can best be used. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
County Manager Cooper gave background information on the
portion of the funds from the 2% Occupancy tax to be used for
beach erosion recommending that the County Commissioners expand
the Port, Waterway, and Beach Commission to include a
representative from Kure Beach and to assign the Commission the
responsibility for recommending the use of the County's portion
of the beach erosion funds. He stated it would be up to the
Port, Waterway, and Beach Commission to make further policy
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DISCUSSION OF 2% OCCUPANCY TAX (CONTINUED)
recommendations to the County Commissioners for final approval.
Mayor Eugene Floyd commented on the importance of all local
governments working together on the use of these funds.
After further discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to accept the County Manager's
recommendation for expansion of the Port, Waterway, and Beach
Commission to include a representative of Kure Beach assigning
the Commission the responsibility of studying and preparing
recommendations for the best use of these funds to be presented
to the County Commissioners for approval. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MEETING RECESSED FOR THE :~~ 1984 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting from regular session
for the County Commissioners to meet as the 1984 Board of
Equalization and Review at 11:08 o'clock A.M.
Chairman Gottovi reconvened the meeting back to regular
session at 2:50 o'clock P.M
FORMAL APOLOGY TO COUNCILMAN DOYLE BRUMMITT FOR INCORRECT TAX
NOTICE PUBLISHED IN STAR-NEWS NEWSPAPER
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to
write an official letter on behalf of the Tax Office and Board
of Commissioners for the embarrassment and inconvenience suffered
as a result of the inaccurate tax notice published in the Star-
News Newspaper/.to Councilman Doyle Brurrunitt of Carolina Beach, N. C.
County Attorney Pope stated he and Tax Administrator
Register had discussed this problem recommending the possibility
of a proposed preface to the publication informing the general
public of the fact that the names listed reflect the record title
holder of the property as the January 1 date of the pertinent
year stating he would prepare such a notification to present to
the Board at a later date.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board for the
County Attorney to proceed to prepare the notification.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CLOSE A PUBLIC ROAD
Commissioner 0' Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to approve a Resolution of Intent to close a public road
located in the Western end of N. C. Highway #133 (Old U. S.
Highway #117 right-of-way) giving public notice that a Public
Hearing will be held on May 21, 1984, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. to
hear all interested citizens and make a fina1 determination as to
whether the road shall be closed. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Resolution of Intent is contained in Exhibit
Book XI, Page 26.
APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL AGREEMENT WITH CLARK-KENITH - STEAM PLANT -
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Engineering Director Hilton gave background information on a
Personnel Agreement with Clark-Kenith providing for county
employees to operate the Steam Plant during the contractor's
testing period emphasizing the benefit to the County by County
employees gaining additional training at the contractor's
expense.
After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Blake to approve the agreement. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the agreement is on file in the County Manager's
office.
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ENDORSEMENT OF RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF WILMINGTON'S INTENT TO
APPLY FOR EDA GRANT - SMITH'S CREEK BUSINESS PARK
Management Analyst, John Bauer, of the City of Wilmington,
appeared before the Commissioners requesting endorsement of a
resolution for the City of Wilmington to apply for an Economic
Development Administration Grant to partially finance the Smith's
Creek Business Park Development Project.
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After . discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Blake to endorse the City's Resolution of Intent to
apply for an Economic Development Administration Grant. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR EXPANSION FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF
NORTH CAROLINA FOR COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVES TASK FORCE
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to
contact the State Legislators encouraging support for expansion
funding of the Community Based Alternatives Program. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVES AND JUVENILE JUSTICE AND
DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY 1984/85
AND FUNDING ,ADJUSTMENTS FOR, F.Y/1~83/ 84
Ms. Barbara Bray, Vice-Chairman of CB~, appeared before the
Commissioners with the FY 1984/85 funding recommendations
requesting approval of the Board.
Ms. Theresa Morgan representing Therapeutic Social
Developmen.t, , part of Family Services Travelers Aid, commented on
the deletion of funding for the continuation of this program
stating it would have been beneficial if CBA had made an on-site
visit and evaluation before funding was discontinued.
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After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to approve the CBA funding recommendations as
presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSISTANT AND PUBLIC
HEALTH NURSE I POSITION - HOMEMAKER/HOME HEALTH GRANT - NEW
HANOVER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Health Director Parker appeared before the Commissioners
requesting approval of a Community Health Assistant and Public
Health Nurse I position stating no County funding would be
required.
Commissioner 0' Shields expressed his concern about hiring
employees on grant funding stating that these employees should be
informed on the date of hire that the job could terminate when
the funding ends.
After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Shields to approve the requested positions and
that the persons hired be informed from the date of hire that
when the funding ends, the program could be terminated. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
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REAPPOINTMENT OF MARSHA COOK AND APPOINTMENT OF HAZEL WILLIAMS TO
SERVE ON THE NURSING HOME ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to reappoint Marsha Cook to serve a three-year term on the
Nursing Home Advisory Committee expiring April 16, 1987; and to
appoint Ms. Hazel Williams to serve a one-year term on the
Nursing Home Advisory Committee expiring April 16, 1985. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
TRANSFER OF ALTERNATE MEMBER, MINNIE LEE RICE, TO UNEXPIRED TERM
ON THE DOMICILIARY HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to appoint Minnie Lee Rice, an alternate member, to a regular
rnembe,r fillinq. an unexpired term expiring June 30, 1_984. Upon :vote, .the. .
MOTION .CARRIIED UNANH10USL Y.. -'-
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REAPPOINTMENT OF KATHY BLAKE TO THE CARDINAL HEALTH AGENCY
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to
reappoint Kathy Blake to the Cardinal Health Agency when her term
expires on August 3, 1984. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RRESTATED RESOLUTION - AIRPORT
COMMISSIONO DATED JULY 17, 1978 AND APPOINTMENT OF CITY
COUNCILMAN ROBERT SHIPP TO SERVE ON THE AIRPORT COMMISSION
Commissioner O'Neal stated that after discussion with the
Airport Commission and Airport Manager, it was the consensus of
the Commission that the Airport Commission should consist of
seven members, not eight requesting appointment .of Councilman
Shipp not be made until July 1, 1984, since a vacancy would occur
at that time.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to adopt the resolution creating.an eight
member Airport Board and appoint.. ' City Councilman Robert Shipp
to serve a one year term expiring April 16, 1985. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XI, Page 26.
CLARIFICATION OF EDITORIAL IN NEWSPAPER ON APRIL 15, 1984, WITH
REFERENCE TO CAPE FEAR RIVER WATER QUALITY CONTROL STUDY
Commissioner 0'Shie1ds stated, for the record, it was not
the responsibility of the Committee of 100 to report to the
Board of Commissioners the findings of the Cape Fear River
Water Quality Control Study as indicated in the editorial but the
responsibility of Jim Summers, Secre~ary of NRCD.
REMINDER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE BY CAPE FEAR COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS
Chairman Gottovi reminded the Commissioners of the Economic
Development Conference sponsored by the Cape Fear Council of
Governments to be held on April 25, 1984, at the Hilton Inn
requesting confirmation of attendance by April 20.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ON
HAZARDOUS WASTE CONFERENCE - MAY 15-16, 1984 - WASHINGTON, D. C.
County Manager Cooper stated a conference was being held by
the National Association of Local Governments on Hazardous Wastes
in Washington, D. C. on May 15-16, 1984, encouraging attendance
by the Board.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SOUTHEASTERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MEETING
Chairman Gottovi announced the Southeastern Economic
Development Commission is having its annual meeting on April 19,
1984, at the Western Sizzling Steak House, West Board Street,
Elizabethtown, North Carolina.
DISCUSSION OF BUDGET HEARINGS
Chairman Gottovi recommended hearing all outside agencies
who have requested to be heard before making any decision on the
budget request thereby allowing the Commissioners time to
priortize needs before making any final determination on these
requests.
After discussion,it was the consensus of the Board to hear
all outside agencies funding requests before approving the
requests.
DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING OF BUDGET HEARINGS
The County Manager presented the following dates for scheduling
Budget Hearings:
May 21, 1984 - Regular Meeting - Public Hearing
Presentation of Budget and Revenue Sharing
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DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING OF BUDGET HEARINGS (CONTINUED)
May 22, 1984 - 8:30 A.M. - All day meeting
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"Social Services
Health Depart~eht .
Mental Health Department
Cape Fear Technical Institute
Schools
Volunteer Fire Departments
May 29, 1984 - 8:30 A.M. - All day meeting
Outside Agencies
June 5, 1984 - Day reserved if needed
June 18, 1984 - 9:00 A.M. - (Regular Meeting)
Budget Ordinance
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT FOR LOT ON WRIGHTSVILLE AVENUE FOR PUMP
LIFT STATION - WRIGHTSVILLE SOUND SEWER SYSTEM - ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT
County Attorney Pope requested approval of a payment in the
amount of $32,000 which has been accepted by the owner of the lot
for the pump lift station on Wrightsville -Avenue for the
Wrightsville Sound Sewer System.
After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by
Chairman Gottovi to approve payment of $32,000 to the owner of
the lot located on Wrightsvil1e Avenue for the pump lift station.
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ADJOURNMENT
C'Olmnissioner O'Shields
to adjourn the meeting.
UNANIMOUSLY.
MOVED, SECONDED by Comnissioner O'Neal
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 3:45 o'clock P.M.
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L ie F. Smith, Clerk
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