1984-05-21 Special Meeting
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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
anticipated. 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 County.
After a period of questions and answers, Mr. 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 County. 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 P. 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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MIWTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 21, 1984, (CONTINUED)
Chairman Gottovi called the Special, Meeting to order stating
the Chamber of Commerce had requested the meeting for the' purpose
of discussing transportation issues in New Hanover County
welcoming all members present and turning the meet'i'ng ~)Ver to Mr.
Robert L. Tillman, Vice-President of the Greater Wilmington
Chamber of Commerce.
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Mr. Tillman expressed his' appreciation to the Commissioners
for attending the meeting emphasizing the continuance of meetings
of this nature to discuss current and future problems facing New
Hanover County.
DISCUSSION AOOD UPDATE OF TRANSPORTATION OVERVIEW
Mr. Tillman introduced Mr. F. P. Fensel, Vice-President of
the Transportation Council. Mr. Fensel gave background
information on the transportation needs for New Hanover CO,unty
stressing the importance of all organizations and local
governments working collectively to improve and plan for our
current and future needs.
Ms. Estell Lee, representing the Port, Waterway and Beach
Commission, updated the Board on the expansion and growth of the
Wilmington Port stressing its vital part in the economic growth
and development of the County. She emphasized the importance of
current legislation requesting the Board to contact legislators
for support of the Omnibus Bill, House Bill 3678 and Senate Bill
1739.
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Mr. Mercer Rowe gave an update on highway improvements
pointing out the County's major needs particularly in expediting
construction of Smith's Creek Parkway. He str~ssed the
importance of overall planning for the County with its,rapid
growth and development stating that we must work together to
take the necessary political steps for inclusion of Smith's Creek
Parkway in the State Transportation progr~m. __ ___
Mr. _Tom Reich gave backgrounp information on the progress,
expansion, and future projects of the New Hanover County Airport
stressing its importance to the economic growth and development
of the Coun ty.
Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Board, expressed her
appreciation to the Chamber of Commerce for Othe reports presented
encouraging communication and discussion "on areas of mutual
concern for the betterment of New Hanover County.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the Special Meeting at 8:15
o'clock A.M.
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Clerk