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1984-04-16 Regular Meeting 547 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. 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 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. I 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. 25. 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. I 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. 548 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1984 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 Office. 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. cubic 1984. Labor 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 '" 549 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1984 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 I 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 I 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 550 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1984 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. ~ 551 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1984 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. I 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. for into the the I 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. I 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 552 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1984 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. ~ 553 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1984 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. I 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. I 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 I 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.. -'- 554 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1984 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 ~ 555 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 16, 1984 DISCUSSION OF SCHEDULING OF BUDGET HEARINGS (CONTINUED) May 22, 1984 - 8:30 A.M. - All day meeting I - "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. I 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. ~e pectfull~SU mitted, -,~ -- ~ . V_~ L ie F. Smith, Clerk I