1984-06-25 Special Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 18, 1984 (CONTINUED)
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner
to ad j ourn the
UNANIMOUSLY.
O'Shie1ds MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 1:15 o'clock P.M.
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Lucie F. Smith
Clerk
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 25, 1984
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in a
Special Joint Session with the Wilmington City Council,
Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen, Kure Beach Board of
Commissioners, and Carolina Beach Town Council on Monday, June
25, 1984, in the auditorium of the Lucille Schuffler Building, at
9:00 o'clock A.M., Wilmington, North Carolina.
Chairman Gottovi called the meeting to order at 9:10 o'clock
A.M. stating the purpose was to discuss a resolution establishing
a Governmental Consolidation Study Commission.
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; Sheriff Joe McQueen; and Clerk to the
Board, Lucie F. Smith.
Members present from the Wilmington City Council were:
Mayor William Schwartz; Councilman Robert Shipp; Councilman
Irving Fogler; Councilman E. A. Bordeaux; Councilman Luther
Jordan; City Attorney, Tom Pollard; and City Clerk, Claire
Hughes.
Members present from the Board of Aldermen, Town of
Wrightsville Beach were: Mayor Eugene Floyd; Alderman Frances L.
Russ; Alderman Carlton G. Hall; Town Clerk, Hugh H. Perry, Jr.
and Town Attorney, John Wessell.
Members present from the Town Council of Carolina Beach
were: Councilman Bob Doetsch; Councilman Doyle Brummitt;
Councilman John Gonzalez; Town Manager, Rick McLean; and Town
Attorney for Carolina and Kure Beach, A.A. Canoutas.
Members present from the Kure Beach Board of Commissioners
were: Norris Teague; Tommy Causby; and Ed Jones.
DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A
GOVERNMENTAL CONSOLIDATION STUDY COMMISSION
Mayor William Schwartz read the proposed resolution with
discussion of each paragraph. After discussion and comments by
all governing bodies, the resolution was adopted by the City of
Wilmington and New Hanover County Board with the following
changes:
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 25, 1984 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A
GOVERNMENTAL CONSOLIDATION STUDY COMMISSION (CONTINUED)
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I. Paragraph 5 to read "WHEREAS, governmental
consolidation may help to ensure the above goal;;",,(the"1"
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cont1nued econom1C development of New Hanover County
and the improvement of the quality of life of all of
its residents; ando
2. Section 2(d) to read "To analyze the costs under a
single government format;"
3. Section 2(h) to read ATo prepare and deliver a report
on its studies and findings to the governing bodies
listed herein.o
4. Section 3 - Change in number of members to twenty-
two as follows:
Appointment of 8 - New Hanover County Commissioners
Appointment of 7 Wilmington City Council
Appointment of 2 - Wrightsville Beach
Appointment of 2 Carolina Beach
Appointment of 2 - Kure Beach
Designation of I - Sheriff of New Hanover County
5. Section 5 to read, "All appointments to the Commission
shall be made and reported to the Chairman of the
County Commissioners by August 15, 1984.0
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6. Section 7 to read, "Unless other legal counsel is
is specifically approved by the County Commissioners,
the County Attorney's Office shall serve as legal
counsel to the Commission."
7. Section 9 to read, "and no governmental unit shall be
included in a consolidation charter without the
express approval of its governing body."
Commissioner O'Neal expressed his concern for the Study
Commission being a fact-finding group and the importance of all
governmental bodies working together and informing the citizens
of New Hanover County correctly and informatively on the issue
before the referendum date.
After further discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED
by Commissioner O'Shields to adopt the proposed resolution with
recommended changes as listed above. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Abstaining: Commissioner O'Neal
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A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XI,
Page 40.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR ADVANCE OF STATE FUNDING FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF THE MARINE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CRESCENT
Mrs. Estelle Lee, a member of the Board of Directors of the
Marine Research and Development Crescent, appeared before the
governing bodies requesting adoption of a resolution for state
funding in the amount of $50,000 for development of the program.
After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED,
Commissioner O'Neal to adopt the proposed resolution.
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
SECONDED by
Upon vote,
A CORY of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XI,
Page 41.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 25, 1984 (CONTINUED)
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to adjourn the meeting: Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meetng at 11:00 o'clock A.M.
~e pectful?~ ~bmitted,
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L ie F. Smith
Clerk
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 2, 1984
ASSEMBLY ~
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, July 2, 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; 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 OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 4, 1984, AND
CONTINUED MEETING OF JUNE 6, 1984
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting, June 4, 1984, and
Continued Meeting of June 6, 1984, as presented. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF FAA LEASE CONTRACT - TOWER AT NEW HANOVER COUNTY
AIRPORT
County Attorney Pope stated the Federal Government had
agreed to build a new tower at the New Hanover County Airport and
that in the process of their bidding procedures, which they are
currently conducting, it was necessary to request the
Commissioners to execute a lease in order to proceed with the
project. He stated Mr. Melvin Mitchell, from the FAA Office of
Atlanta, was present to answer any questions.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Blake to authorize the Chairman to execute the lease
as requested by FAA. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the lease is on file in the County Manager's
office.
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.
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