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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-05-18 Special Meeting 569 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 7, 1984 (CONTINUED) ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED) I REMINDER OF AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE SPONSORED BY THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Commissioner Blake reminded the Board of the change of date of Area Economic Development Conference to be held on May 11, 1984, 9:00A.M. at the Hilton Inn encouraging all members to attend. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED lliy:CommissioRe~'Blake to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 10:25 o'clock P.M. rQ~ectf~ Z ~L~F. Smith, Clerk I MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 18, 1984 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on Friday, May 18, 1984, at 5:00 o'clock P.M. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; Donald Po 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 meeting to order stating the meeting had been called for discussion and explanation of the Water Quality Study of the Lower Cape Fear River. She welcomed Mr. James A. Summers, Secretary of Natural Resources and Community Development; Mr. Robert F. Helms, Director, of the Division of Environmental Management, and Mr. Chuck Wakild of the Division of Environmental Management. I DISCUSSION OF WATER QUALITY REPORT OF LOWER CAPE FEAR RIVER Mr. James Summers gave background information on the report explaining the problem that exists wi th Federal Paper Company assuring the Commissioners that once Federal Paper complies with current regulations, the river's capacity to handle waste will improve. He assured the Board that the waste overload did not mean New Hanover County would not be able to attract industry stating that Takeda Chemical Industries would have no problem locating its facility on the river. Commissioner O'Neal commented on the length of time involved before the Commissioners were informed about the problem emphasizing the importance of communication between the County and NRCD. Commissioner Barfield expressed his concern for allowing the problem to become so severe before making any changes. 570 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 18, 1984 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION OF WATER QUALITY REPORT OF LOWER CAPE FEAR RIVER (CONTINUED) Mr. Robert Helms stated that when Federal Paper asked for higher waste allocations in the late 1970's, the Division of Environmental Management failed to carry through the appeal process. In effect, the permit issued at that time was not changed stating this was quite embarrassing. Mr. Chuck Wakild gave background information on the construction of the B. Everett Jordan Dam on the Haw River stating that the river's minimum flow increased but its ability to assimilate higher levels of waste did not increase as much as anticipatedo He stated that NRCD will establish effluent limitations for the major existing dischargers and those that are proposed to locate on the Lower Cape Fear River in the near future assuring quality water standards for the Count Yo After a period of questions and answers, Mro Summers requested the Commissioners to contact their local legislators for passage of the Clean Water Budget for the Fiscal Year 1984/85 to be presented to the General Assembly and support of the Clean Detergent Act before Congress. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman write the local legislators requesting support for passage of the Clean Water Budget for the Fiscal Year 1984/85 and to write congressional members for support of the Clean Detergent Act. Mr. Summers expressed his appreciation to the Board for their time and interest in water quality stating he looked forward to a cooperative and positive working relationship with the Count Yo He complimented Chairman Gottovi for her outstanding job as a member of the Coastal Resources Commission and Commissioner O'Shields for his outstanding work on the N. C. Hazardous Waste Commission, stating how fortunate New Hanover County was to have elected officials who were so concerned about environmental issues. Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Board, expressed her appreciation to members of the NRCD for presenting and explaining the study prepared on water quality in the Lower Cape Fear River stressing the importance of communication and working together to keep water standards at the proper level. A copy of the study is on file in the Clerk's office. ADJJ01[JlRNMENT Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 6:00 o'clock P.M. ~pec7~tted' ~F. Smith Clerk MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, WAY 21, 19$4 The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session on Monday, May 21, 1984, at 7:00 o'clock A.M. in the Fifth Floor Conference Room of the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, N. C. Members present were: Commissioners Donald Po Blake; Nolan O'Neal; Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Chairman Karen E. Gottovi, County Manager, G. Felix Cooper; and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Smith. Commissioner Barfield arrived late. i'...