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1984-09-06 Special Meeting 663 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 4, 1984 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION OF DONATION OF PORTRAIT IN JUDICIAL BUILDING Mr. George Rountree, III would like to donate a portrait of his grandfather, George Rountree, who served as Resident Superior County Judge for New Hanover County in 1913 and 1914. I After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board for George Rountree, III to contact Louise Rehder, Clerk of Superior Court, as to the type of frame to purchase in order to keep conformity of frames throughout the building. AUTHORIZATION TO DEMOLISH THE OLD DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S BUILDING County Manager Cooper commented on the condition of the Old District Attorney's Building at 14 North 3rd Street requesting authorization to demolish the building. Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to authorize Mr. Winfred Simpson, Supt. of Property Management, to demolish the building saving all i terns that can be used elsewhere. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. AUTHORIZATION OF FIRST CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS PAYING AGENT FOR BOND COUPONS Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to appoint First Citizens Bank and Trust Company as the paying agent for bond coupons. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to adjourn. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 11:50 o'clock P.M. ~e pectfully submitted, .~~ L cie F. Smith Clerk MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 1984 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover Session on Thursday, the Assembly Room, Carolina. County Board of Commissioners met in Special September 6, 1984, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North 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. I Chairman Gottovi called the meeting to order welcoming Mr. Lester Moore, Executive Director of the Division of Economic Opportunity, N. C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, stating a work session had been called to discuss participation of New Hanover County in the Community Action Partnership programs. DISCUSSION OF PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES OF PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS Mr. Lester Moore gave background information on the Community Action Partnership programs emphasizing participation of New Hanover County. He stated if the County joined an 664 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 1984 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION OF COUNTY PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS {CONTINUED} existing Community Action Agency the County would be eligible for both the Community Services Block Grant, $8.6 million State-wide, and the Community Action Partnership Program, $1 million state- wide. If the Commissioners designated a private non-profit agency, the agency would only be eligible for the Community Action Partnership Program, $1 million state-wide. Mr. Moore explained the Community Services Block Grant Program is a federally funded program designed to provide a broad range of services to low-income persons and is administered at the local level by 34 community action agencies and several limited purpose agencies. He explained that the Community Action Partnership Program is a State program designed to serve low-income people which has just been established by the N. C. General Assembly with an appropriation of $1 million. This program will be administered much like the Community Services Block Grant Program. He stated since the county is not currently participating in the program, it must join an existing community action agency and designate a private nonprofit agency, other than an existing community action agency, with the board consisting of one-third members being low-income, elderly, or handicapped residing in the service area of the agency; one-third of the members appointed by the chief elected officials in the service area; and one-third consumer representatives selected through a democratic process pursuant to guidelines established by the Department. The Commissioners expressed concern over New Hanover County not being informed by the community action agency contiguous to the County, SENCLAND, with reference to participation in the programs. They also expressed concern for SENCLAND being the only contiguous community action agency and the current administrative problems within that agency. cdunty Attorney Pope commented on the word, contiguous, stating N. C. General Statute l60A-492 reads as follows: "The governing body of any city, town, or county is hereby authorized to undertake, and to expend tax or nontax funds for, human relations, community action and manpower development programs." It further stated that "The Governing body may appoint such human relations, community action and manpower development committees or boards and citizens, as it may deem necessary in carrying out such programs and activities, and may authorize the employment of personnel by such committees or boards, and may establish their duties, responsibilities, and powers. The cities and counties may jointly undertake any program or acti vi ty which they authorize to undertake by this section." County Attorney Pope stated he felt the contiguous requirement could be waived according to the statute and that New Hanover County could investigate joining the Region P Community Action Agency. After a lengthy discussion of procedures and guidelines to be followed, it was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman write Mr. James A. Summers, Secretary of the N. C. Department of Natural Resources and Community Development, requesting waiving the contiguous requirement and to write Dr. W. L. Rush, Chairman of the Region P Communi ty Action Agency requesting New Hanover County becoming a part of this agency and proceeding from this point. r Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Board, expressed appreciation to Mr. Lester Moore for his informative presentation and willingness to meet with the Commissioners on such short notice. "- 665 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, SEPTEMBER 6, 1984 (CONTINUED) ADJOURNMENT Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 11:50 o'clock A.M. I ~e ectful~ sUbml."tted, .\X~ Lu ie F. Smith Clerk MINUTES OF EMERGENCY MEETING, SEPTEMBER 10, 1984 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in an Emergency Session on Monday, September 10, 1984, at 12:02 o'clock P.M. to discuss policy and procedures for preparation of protecting the citizens of New Hanover County if Hurricane Diana should become a threat to the coast. The Emergency Session was held in the Chairman's Office, Room 304, County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, N. C. The Emergency Session was called since a quorum was present and the Chairman and/or Vice-Chairman would have to declare a state of emergency according to the New Hanover County Code. I Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; Claud 0' Shields, Jr.; Chairman, Karen E. Gottovi; County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to th~ Board, Lucie F. Smith. Members absent were: Commissioners Donald P. Blake' and Nolan O~Neal. Due' to the shortage "of' time, these members were not -gi ven -advance- 'notice and were unable, to~ attend. DISCUSSION OF HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS Chairman Gottovi called the Emergency Session to order upon the recommendation of Civil Preparedness/Emergency Services Director, Dan Summers, for implementation of the New Hanover County Hurricane Evacuation Plan if necessary due to the hurricane. She stated another meeting had been scheduled by the Emergency Services Director at 7:00 o'clock P.M. at the Law Enforcement Center to update the Commissioners on the 7:00 P.M. Weather Advisory. After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to authorize the Chairman or in his/her absence the Vice-Chairman, to determine and proclaim the existe.n.ce. of. a \ state of emergency. in New Hanover County if necessa-ry"wi.thout holding a meet-ing. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: I Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Shields Vice-Chairman Barfield Chairman Gottovi Absent: Commissioner Blake Commissioner O'Neal - ; EMERGENCY MEETING RECESSED Commissioner O'Shields MOV-ED, --SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to recess the Emergency Session. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Commissioner O'Shields Vice-Chairman Barfield Chairman Gottovi ....