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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 21, 1984
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met mRegular
Session on Monday, May 21, 1984, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in the
Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
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.
Commissioner O'Shields gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Barfield to approve the minutes of April 16, 1984,
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Commissioner
as presented.
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to approve the minutes of May 7, 1984, with a correction to
Minute Book 19, Page 565 reflecting Commissioner O'Neal voting
noe on the motion for Rezoning Property located at the Southwest
Corner of Stokley Drive and an amendment to the same motion
reflecting that Chairman Gottovi voted aye due to the fact that
the property had already been used as business. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS - GENERAL PUBLIC
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak on
an item on the Consent Agenda or not listed on the Regular
Agenda. No one commented.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by
Barfield to approve the following Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Commissioner
Upon vote, the
Approval of Airport Marking Contract - New Hanover County Airport
The Commissioners authorized the County Manager to execute a
revised Airport Marking Contract approved at the March 26, 1984,
Board Meeting as a result of significant changes made by the
Attorney General's Office.
A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager's
office.
Approval of Change Order No. 1 - Courthouse Renovation - Engineering
Department
The Commissioners approved Change Order No. 1 in the amount
of $933 for additional work involving the connection between the
low and high roofs on the Old Courthouse with approval of the
following Budget Amendment:
Debit
Credit
- #51 4700 911, Contingencies
- #51 4700 620, Construction
$933
$933
Approval of Change Order E-12 - Judicial Building - Engineering
Department
The Commissioners approved Change Order E-12 in the amount
of $592.91 for an additional telephone outlet in the 2nd floor
meeting room~ and paging system conduit and junction boxes for
the Registra's records vault with approval of the following
Budget Amendment:
Debit
Credit
- #48 9800 911, Contingencies
- #48 4708 623, Electrical Contractor
$593
$593
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 21, 1984 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Approval of Contract Amendment - Ballard, McKim, & Sawyer - Judicial
Building - Engineering Department
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The Commissioners approved a contract amendment for
additional funds in the amount of $1,628 for architect, legal,
and other charges as listed in the change orders and reflected in
the following Budget Amendment:
Debit - #48 9800 911, Contingencies
Credit - #48 4708 323, Architect, Legal,
and other charges
$1,628
$1,628
Special Authorization for Purchase and Sale of Power at
the Steam Plant - CP&L Contracts - Engineering Dept.
The Commissioners authorized the County Manager to up-
date the old policy with Carolina Power & Light Company approved
in March 1982 granting him special authority to execute
agreements for purchase and sale of power at the Steam Plant.
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A copy of the amended policy is on file in the County
Manager's office.
Budget Amendments Approved by County Manager
The following Budget Amendments were approved by the
County Manager and are being reported to the Commissioners for
entry into the record:
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Museum - Utility Worker for Exhibit Construction
Debit - #11 3614 214, Museum Foundation
Credit - #11 6140 100, Salary & Wages
#11 6140 210, FICA
$799
$749
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Civil Preparedness - Hurricane Conference and
additional travel needs for new director
Debit - #11 3310 890, Interest Income
Credit - #11 4330 520, Travel, Meetings &
Schools
$1,200
$1,200
Approval of the Report of Collection of Revenue through
April 30, 1984
The Commissioners approved the
Collector'of Revenue through April 30, 1984.
report of the
A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit Book XI,
Page 30.
Approval of Tax Abatements and Refunds
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The Commissioners approved a list of tax abatements
and refunds as recommended by the Tax Department stating the Tax
Administrator advises these types of releases have been approved
in the past.
A copy of the list of abatements and refunds is contained in
Exhibit Book XI, Page 30.
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE FOR HEROISM TO MR. GREGORY LEWIS NIXON
Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Board, presented a plaque
to Mr. Gregory Lewis Nixon, an employee with the Department of
Social Services, in recogni tion of his heroism and act of
compassion and bravery in the rescue of two young children in
Salemburg, North Carolina, following a devastating tornado on
March 28, 1984.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 21, 1984 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING - NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION -
EXPENDITURES FOR SECONDARY ROAD CONSTRUCTION FUNDS
Notice had been given by the Department of Transportation to
hold a Public Hearing on May 21, 1984, at 9:00 A.M. with the New
Hanover County Board of Commissioners to present the 1984-85
Secondary Road Program for New Hanover County.
Chairman Gottovi commented on the formula used by the State
for allocation of funds to each county which is based on the
number of unpaved roads in a county stating that most roads were
paved~ therefore, New Hanover County received a small allocation
and usually only one road could be improved.
Chairman Gottovi opened the Public Hearing asking if anyone
present wished to comment on the proposed recommendation by the
Department of Transportation. No one commented. . -
Chairman Gottovi closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. J. R. Robinson, District Engineer of the Department of
Transportation, presented the 1984-85 Secondary Road Program for
New Hanover County with an anticipated allocation of $40,466
recommending grade, drain, base and paving of State Road 1333,
Hermi tage Road, from US 117 to the end of state system for
a length of 0.6 mile stating this road was next on the priority
list prepared by DOT.
Commissioner Barfield commented on the cooperation he had
received from Mr. Cook in the local DOT Office in assisting him
with trying to pave roads in Dixon Acres.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to accept the recommendation by the
Department of Transportation to pave Hermitage Road. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MEETING RECESSED FOR MEETING OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER & SEWER
DISTRICT
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting to hold a meeting of
the New Hanover County Water & Sewer District at 9:30 o'clock A.M.
Chairman Gottovi reconvened the meeting to Regular Session
at 9:40 o'clock A.M.
ENDORSEMENT OF RESOLUTION ADOPTED'BY THE TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE FOR
NO WAKE ZONE FOR CHANNEL WALK AREA
Mr. Eugene Floyd, Mayor of Wrightsville Beach, appeared
before the Commissioners requesting endorsement of a resolution
adopted by the Aldermen of Wrightsville Beach, for establishment
of a No Wake Zone for the Channel Walk Area. He explained that
in order to establish this zone, the N. C. Fisheries required
endorsement by the County Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner O'Shields expressed his concern for
establishing too many no wake zones depriving the citizens of the
County from boating in many of the public waters.
Commissioner O'Neal commented on other alternatives instead
of "no wake zoning" stating since these were public waters he
could not endorse the resolution denying the use of these waters.
After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by
Chairman Gottovi, to endorse the Resolution adopted by the Town
of Wrightsville Beach establishing a No Wake Zone in the Channel
Walk area. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye:
Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Chairman Gottovi
Voting Noe:
Commissioner O'Shields
Commissioner O'Neal
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 21, 1984 (CONTINUED)
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DISCUSSION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A SATELLITE FOREIGN TRADE ZONE -
NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT
County Airport Manager Shackelford introduced Mr. Don
Fishero, former Manager of the Foreign Trade Zone for the N. c.
State Ports Authority, to discuss the benefits of establishment
of a satellite Foreign Trade Zone on the Airport property.
Mr. Fishero gave background information on foreign trade
zones stating the benefits to New Hanover County especially the
creation of jobs for the area by location of new industry and
free international attention and prestige for New Hanover County.
Chairman Gottovi asked why the County Manager had not been
furnished a copy of the application for review. Airport Manager
Shackelford stated the application was in rough' draft.
Commissioner Blake expresssed his support of establishing a
Foreign Trade Zone urging expedition as quickly as possible.
Airport Manager Shackeford introduced Mr. Lyle Lathe, who
expressed his desire to support the application with a Letter of
Intent. Mr. Lathe gave background information on operating in a
Foreign Trade Zone for the past year stating a contract had been
signed with a car manufacturer in Italy for import of a foreign
car into the United States, emphasizing the economic impact for
the County.
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After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to authorize the County Manager and County
Attorney to review all positive and negative aspects of
establishment of this zone making recommendations and preparing
any documents necessary for preparation of an application for
establishment of a Foreign Trade Zone to be presented for
approval at a later date. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
REGULAR MEETING RECESSED FOR CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR
1984 EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW MEETING
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for continuation of a
Public Hearing for the 1984 Equalization and Review Meeting at
10:45 o'clock A.M.
Chairman Gottovi reconvened the meeting back to Regular
Session at 11:48 o'clock A.M.
MEETING RECESSED FOR LUNCH
Chairman Gottovi recesssed the meeting for lunch from 12:00
o'clock noon to 1:15 o'clock P.M.
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CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET RENAMING OF CORNELIA
NIXON DAVIS ROAD
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the
alternatives for the street renaming of Cornelia Nixon Davis Road
stating the majority of property owners preferred extending Futch
Creek Road to Market Street and changing Cornelia Nixon Davis
Road to Champ Davis Road.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone present wished to speak on
the street renaming. No one commented.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED.,
O'Neal to extend Futch ,Creek Road to
Cornelia Nixon Davis Road (SR 1400)
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
SECONDED by Commissioner
Market Street and changing
to Champ Davis Road. Upon
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 21, 1984 (CONTINUED)
ADOPTION OF ORDER TO CLOSE A PUBLIC ROAD LOCATED IN THE WESTERN
END OF N.-'c:liIGHWAY i133 (OLD' U. S. HIGHWAY il17 RIGHT-OF-WAY)
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the
Order to close a public road located in the Western end of N. c.
Highway #133 (Old U. S. Highway #117 Right-of-way) stating the
Planning Department recommended the road closing subject to
agreement by the N. c. Department of Transportation.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to adopt the Order closing this public road subject to agreement
with the Department of Transportation. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FOR CIVIC ART GALLERY IN THE OLD COUNTY
COURTHOUSE
Mr. Jack Berkman, Secretary of the Cape Fear Exhibitors,
appeared before the Commissioners requesting placement of a Civic
Art Gallery in one of the courtrooms in the Old County Courthouse
emphasizing the need for a place to exhibit local arts.
County Manager Cooper stated he had discussed this matter
with Mr. Berkman explaining he did not believe the County was in
the position at the present time to commit usage of the building
based on financial aspects. He emphasized the import~nce of
providing certain types of office space that would create revenue
and help to maintain the building suggesting that once completed,
a determination could be made as to what type of facilities
should be located in the building.
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Commissioner Blake stated that after serving on the
Old Courthouse Task Force, he recommended placement of the.Art
Gallery be taken under consideration with a decision being made
at a later date after considerable study has been completed for
uses of the facility.
Chairman Gottovi recommended continuation of the Old
Courthouse Task Force to study future uses of the facility
inviting Mr. Berkman and othe~ interested persons to provide
input into the usage of the facility.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
continue the Old Courthouse Task Force as recommended.
BUDGET PRESENTATION BY COUNTY MANAGER
County Manager Cooper presented the proposed Budget for
Fiscal Year 1984/85 giving background information stating the
property tax base as of January 1, 1984, is estimated to be
$3,654,000 representing an increase of 6.2% over the January 1,
1983 base. He stated that County operating costs have leveled
out and only moderate increases are expected due to slight
inflationary factor forecasts. He stated County revenues are
anticipated to increase in proportion with the modest growth in
the economy. Retail sales in New Hanover County continue to be
strong as New Hanover County has become the shopping center for
a multi-county area.
County Manager Cooper commented on the progressive attitude
of New Hanover County in establishment of the Landfill, the
Resource Recovery Facility, the Sewer System, Old Courthouse
Complex, and an indication to prepare a Drainage Program. He
stated these projects have had a major impact on the need for a
high level, highly competent in-house engineering capability and
professional staff members. He commented on the new
organizational structure with the Administration Budget giving Ed
Hilton and Gary Cannon direct departmental responsibilities as
well as their present functional responsibilities emphasi zing
their capabi Ii ties.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 21, 1984 (CONTINUED)
BUDGET PRESENTATION BY COUNTY MANAGER (CONTINUED)
Chairman Gottovi stated the Board of Commissioners are in
the process of evaluating the County Manager under the new
Performance Evaluation System stressing that all employees of the
County are now evaluated.
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County Manager Cooper commented on the pending legislation
in the General Assembly stating this would be a highly political
year for state funding particularly in the area of public
schools, with teachers expecting a 10% to 15% raise; the
possibility of a change in formulas for paying utilites; and the
possibility of reimbursement for vocational costs that the
counties now incur. He stated we have budgeted a sizable
increase for schools stating should the net difference not be as
much as budgeted, the money will have to come from one of several
sources; possibly reduction of other expenditures, possibly the
use of the school fund balance, or possibly an incr~a~e. in the
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Chairman Gottovi emphasized the fact that this was a
proposed budget and that a Public Hearing would be held on June
4, 1984, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. givin~ all interested citizens of
the County the opportunity to" cdmm~nt \\}:Lth' adoption 'o'f l't.h~. 'final
budget on June 18, 1984.
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AUTHORITY GRANTED FOR NEGOTIATIONS WITH GARNER-YELVERTON
ARCHITECTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE INTERIOR DESIGN OF
THE OLD COUNTY COURTHOUSE - ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Engineering Director Hilton requested the authority to
negotiate with Garner-Yelverton Architects for architectural
services for the interior design of the Old County Courthouse
stating he felt they were quite qualified to provide this service.
County Manager 'Cooper stated the request was only for
authority to negotiate and that contracts would be prepared and
presented to the Commissioners at a later date for approval.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner O'Neal to authorize the Engineering Director to
negotiate with Garner-Yelverton Architects for architectural
services for the interior design of the the Old County
Courthouse. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V. SECTION 5 OF NEW HANOVER
COUNTY'S RETIREMENT POLICY - PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
Personnel Director Mallette gave background information on
the proposed amendment to the County's Retirement Policy removing
age alone as a retirement factor stating he feels the new
performance ap'praisal system provides 'an adequa'te 'tool for
determining and supporting any deci'sions to termiriate' o'r retain
the services of those employees affected by this policy.
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After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to adopt the proposed amendment to Article
V., Section 5 of the New Hanover County Retirment Policy:
Retirement Age. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE DELEGATE FOR NACo
ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SEATTLE
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
appoint Chairman Gottovi as Voting Delegate and Vice-Chairman
Jonathan Barfield as Alternate Delegate for the NACo Annual
Conference in Seattle.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
DISCUSSION OF NC 2000
Since no responses have been received from Carolina Beach
or Kure Beach for representatives to serve on the NC 2000
Committee, it was the consensus of the Board to complete the
membership of the Committee as it now stands.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 21, 1984 (CONTINUED)
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (CONTINUED)
REAPPOINTMENT OF SHELIA DAVIS AND MINNIE LEE RICE TO DOMICILIARY
HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to
reappoint Ms. Sheila Davis and Ms. Minnie Lee Rice to serve
three-year terms on the Domiciliary Home Community Advisory
Committee expiring June 30, 1987. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANlj.\10USLY.
APPOINTMENT OF MS. KATHERINE MOORE TO HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to
appoint Ms. Katherine Moore to fill the unexpired term of Ms.
Joyce Ruffin on the Human Relations Commission expiring on
December 31, 1985. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER CLAUD O'SHIELDS, JR. TO SERVE ON
CLEAN COMMUNITY COMMISSION
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to appoint Commissioner O'Shields to serve on the Clean Community
Commission. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
REAPPOINTMENT OF CHARLES WALKER TO SERVE ON THE ABC BOARD
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield
to reappoint Mr. Charles Walker to serve a second three-year term
on the ABC Board expiring June 30, 1987. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF MR. ROBERT G. SMITH TO THE PLUMBING BOARD OF
EXAMINERS
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to appoint Mr. Robert G. Smith to serve a three-year
term on the Plumbing Board of Examiners expiring on December 1,
1986.
REAPPOINTMENT OF RICHELLE BRAGG, GAYLA SANDERS, CAROLYN AUGUSTINE
AND APPOINTMENT OF SHERRY L. GRIFFIN AND CONSTANCE LANGTRY TO
SERVE ON THE COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to
reappoint Ms. Richelle Bragg, Ms. Gayla Sanders, and Ms. Carolyn
Augustine to serve three year terms expiring June 1, 1987, on the
Council on the Status of Women~ and to appoint Mr. Sherry L.
Griffin to a three-year term expiring June 1, 1987~ and Ms.
Constance Langtry to serve an unexpired term expiring on June 1,
1985, on the Council on the.Status of. Women. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
REAPPOINTMENT OF PAUL E. GREGORY AND APPOINTMENT OF HOWARD
ARMISTEAD, M.D., TO SERVE ON THE AIRPORT COMMISSION
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to reappoint Mr. Paul E. Gregory to serve a third three-year term
expiring June 30; 1987, on the Airport Commission and to appoint
Howard Armistead, M. D. to serve a three-year term expiring on
June 30, 1987, on the Airport Commission. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Gottovi stressed the importance of no conflict of
interest in the appointment of Dr. Armistead to serve on the
Airport Commission.
After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Board
to incorporate in the letters of notification to appointees of
all Committees, Boards, and Commissions to accept appointment
only if no conflict of interest exist.
REAPPOINTMENT OF DAN ROTH, EDITH FRIEDBERG, AND E. J. MARSH TO
SERVE ON MUSEUM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to
reappoint Mr. Dan Roth, Ms. Edith Friedberg, and Mr. E. J. Marsh
to serve second three-year terms expiring June 30, 1987, on the
Museum Board of Trustees. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 21, 1984 (CONTINUED)
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (CONTINUED)
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REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHNNIE C. PARKER III TO SERVE ON SOCIAL
SERVICES BOARD
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to
reappoint Mr. Johnnie C. Parker III to serve a second three-year
term on the Social Services Board expiring June 30, 1987. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Gottovi reminded the Board that she was the
County Commissioner serving on the Social Services Board stating
that since she was not running for relection, another
Commissioner should be appointed to serve. After discussion, it
was the consensus of the Board to wait until December to make the
appointment when the newly elected Commissioners will be in
office. Commissioner Barfield expressed interest in serving on
the Board.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DISCUSSION OF SALE OF PROPERTY AT NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT
Commissioner Blake expressed his concern over the sale of
property at the Airport stating that in the future this land may
be desperately needed requesting discussion of this issue at a
later date.
REPORT OF LONG-RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE OF HOSPITAL BOARD
Commissioner O'Neal updated the Commissioners on the plans
of the Long-Range Planning Committee of the Hospital Board
commenting on strong competition to the hospital when they are
committed to taking care of the poor and indigent.
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Commissioner O'Shields asked if the hospital funded one of
the buildings for an j,. Urgent Care Center and if so, the rationale
for doing so. Commissioner O'Neal stated that since the
emergency room was being overrun by minor non-life threatening
medical pa.tients instead of medical emergencies, the
establishment of these centers would help alleviate this problem
providing more care for medical emergencies.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
request Commissioner O'Neal to keep the Commissioners informed on
the projects of the Long-Range Planning Commi ttee of the
hospital.
DISCUSSION OF MASONBORO ISLAND BEING DESIGNATED BY THE STATE AS
A PROPOSED ESTUARINE SANCTUARY
Chairman Gottovi stated Masonboro Island has been
designated by the State as the boundries of the proposed
estuarine sanctuary stating that the Estuarine Sanctuary Program,
a function of NOAH under the Department of Commerce, will be
looking at the environmental impact statement holding Public
Hearings, hopefully awarding money to the State to begin the
purchase of Masonboro Island by the fall. Chairman Gottovi
recommended the County funding a Park for the northern end of
the Island providing and ensuring public access to the island.
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After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to have
the staff members of the Planning Department and Parks &
Recreation to study and draw up some plans for establishment of
a Park that would be compatible with the island providing public
access to be presented at a later date.
IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW FEE SCHEDULES FOR COUNTY INSPECTIONS
DEPARTMENT TO BECOME EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1984
County Manager Cooper stated on April 16, 1984, the
Commissioners approved a new fee schedule for the Inspections
Department to become effective immediately. However, after
several complaints from local contractors, County Manager Cooper
recommended implement ion of the new fees effective July 1, 1984.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 21, 1984 (CONTINUED)
IMPLEMENTATION OF FEE SCHEDULES (CONTINUED)
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After discussion, Commissioner'Barfield MOVED, SECONDED BY
Commissioner Blake to implement the new fees _schedules, for the
inspections D~partment effective Juiy 1, 1984. Upo~ vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. .
DISCUSSION OF FLEMINGTON LAW SUIT
County Attorney Pope updated the Commissioners on the
Flemington Law Suit stating that until the test results come
back from the State and EPA no further action can be taken. It
was suggested that once the results come in, a meeting should be
held having the technical people to explain the meaning of the
test results hoping that the attorneys and technical peopleaah come
up with a remedy. County Attorney Pope will keep the
Commissioners informed on the suit.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner
to ad journ the
UNANIMOUSLY.
Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 4:05 o'clock P.M.
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Clerk
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 4, 1984
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, June 4, 1984, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the
Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.:
Donald P. Blake: Nolan O'Neal; Chairman, Karen E. Gottovi;
County Manager, G. Felix Cooper: County Attorney, Robert W. Pope:
and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Smith.
Members absent were: Commissioner Claud O'Shields, Jr.
Father Robert F. Shea of St. Mary's Catholic Church gave the
invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF MAY 18, 1984 AND MAY
21, 1984
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal
to approve the minutes as presented for the meeting of May 18,
1984. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
-I r. Commissioner O'Neal
Chairman Gottovi
Absent: Commissioner O'Shields, Jr.
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield
to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 21, 1984, as
presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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