1984-05-18 Special Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 7, 1984 (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
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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.
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~L~F. Smith, Clerk
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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.
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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.
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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.
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~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.
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