1984-10-01 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 1984
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in
Regular Session on Monday, October 1, 1984, at 7:00 o'clock P.M.
in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building,
320 Chestnut Street, 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.
Reverend Wayne Barkley, Pastor of The First Assembly of God,
gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 4,
1984, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal
to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of September 6,
1984, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
_O'Shields to approve the minutes of the Emergency Meeting of
September 10, 1984, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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.
The following person commented:
Mr. Jesse Hardwick commented on the New Hanover County
Library closing on Sunday and Monday for Labor Day requesting an
explanation for paying county employees for two holidays. He
stated the notice posted indicated the Library would be closed
for two days.
County Manager Cooper stated that the Library Board of
Trustees recommended Sundays during the year to be closed due to
a lack of traffic explaining that library employees were not
paid when closed on Sundays.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to post
notices that are more definitive and to nofity the press when the
Library is to be closed on Sundays.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Barfield MOVED,
0' Shields to approve the following
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
SECONDED by Commissioner
Consent Agenda. Upon vote,
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Resolution for Addition of Roads to State Secondary
Road System
The Commissioners approved resolutions for addition of the
following roads to the N. C. State Maintained Secondary Road
System:
Spring Rd. & Fairfield Dr.
(Div. File #498-N)
Colchester Place
(Div. File #483-N)
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XI,
Page 9.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1984 (CONTINUED)
CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Approval of Request for New Positions in Home Health Program -
New Hanover County Health Department
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The Commissioners approved a Public H~alth Nurse I position
and Community Health Technician position in the Home Health
Program. No County funds are being requested since the positions
are to be paid from third-party revenues in the Home Health
Program.
Authorization of Fireworks for Riverfest
The Commissioners authorized the Riverfest Committee to hold
a fireworks show on Saturday night, October 6, 1984.
Approval of Request for Grant Proposal Between New Hanover County
and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill MPA Program
for Traineeship
The- Commissioners authorized the County Manager ,to accept
terms of a grant proposal establishing a joint training program
between the County and the MPA program at the University of North
Carolina, Chapel Hill. Ms. Sandra Martin has been attained
through the MPA Program to coordinate the Governmental
Consolidation Study Commission.
A copy of the grant proposal is on file in the County
Manager's office.
Adoption of Handicapped Discrimination Grievance Procedure
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The Commissioners adopted a Handicapped Grievance Procedure
as required by the Office of Revenue Sharing before October 1,
1984.
A copy of the grievance procedure is on file in the County
Manager's office.
Request for Approval of Contract Between New Hanover County
and Standard Glass Company - New Hanover County Airport
The Commissioners approved a contract between New Hanover
County and Standard Glass Company in the amount of $31,885 for
installation of automatic doors in the center and south
vestibules of the Airport Terminal.
A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager's.
office.
Approval of Request for Temporary Clerk Position to Permanent Clerk
Position - Finance Department
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The Commissioners approved a temporary clerk position to a
permanent clerk position in the Finance Department effective
October 1, 1984, with approval of the following Budget
Amendment:
Debit #11 9800 911, Contingencies $9,430
Credit - #11 4131 100, Salaries & Wages $6,720
#11 4131 210, FICA 480
#11 4131 221, Retirement 255
#11 4131 230, Group Insurance 675
#11 4131 421, Departmental Supplies 100
#11 4131 381, Telephone 200
#11 4131 640, Capital Outlay 1,000
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1984 (CONTINUED)
CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Approval of Joint City/County Resolution to Submit Application
for Community Development Block Grant for Location of Crane
Manufacturing Firm
The Commissioners adopted a joint City/County resolution to
apply for a Community Development Block Grant to encourage the
location of a crane manufacturing firm in the City of Wilmington.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page 9.
Approval of Request for Award of Appraisal Contract to Robb, Sniffen
and Associates for Appraisal Service on Seagate Sewer-System
Project - Engineering Department
The Commissioners awarded the low bid in the amount of
$3,750 to Robb, Sniffen & Associates for appraisal services to
be conducted on the Seagate Sewer System Project.
Budget Amendment - Purchase of Emergency Supplies - County Manager
The Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment in the amount
of $7,500 for purchase of emergency supplies and equipment as
required for anticipated emergencies as follows:
Debit - #11 9800 911, Contingencies
Credit - #11 4110 640, Equipment
#11 4110 421, Supplies
$7,500
$4,500
3,000
Approval of Budget Amendment - Consolidation Study Commission
The Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment in the amount
of $23,278 as follows for the Governmental Consolidation
Commission:
Debit - #11 9800 911, Contingencies
Credit - #11 4110 641, Equipment
#11 4110 422, Supplies
#11 4110 371"Contractural ?er.
#11 4110 321, Professional Sere
#11 4110 521, Travel
#11 4110 412, Printing
$23,278
$ 1,000
2,000
11,778
3,000
3,000
2,500
PUBLIC HEARING FOR ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS FOR CORNING GLASS
WORKS
Commissioner q'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to open the Public Hearing.
Mr. Wallace Murchison, Attorney representing the New Hanover
Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority,
appeared before the Commissioners giving background information
on the issuance of bonds for a pollution control project not to
exceed $10 million for Corning Glass Works.
Mr. Gerald McQuade, Plant Manager of Corning, commented on
the pollution control project for expansion of the plant stating
the technology will be the same as now in place and will allow a
much higher operating level maintaining the state and federal air
and water quality standards.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone from the general public
wished to speak on the issue. The following person commented:
Mr. Jim Ferger
Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield
to close the Public Hearing.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1984 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING FOR ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS - CORNING GLASS
WORKS (CONTINUED)
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After reading of the resolution by Mr. Murchison,
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to
adopt a resolution issuing revenue bonds not to exceed $10
million for the pollution control project for Corning Glass Works
Company.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page 9.
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been given that a Public Hearing would be held by
the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County on
Monday, October 1, 1984, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the
Assembly Room of the County Administration Building, 320
Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina, to consider the
following:
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 53
ACRES, ENCOMPASSING ALL OF HILLSDALE AND DIXON ACRES SUBDIVISION
LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF EASTWOOD ROAD (HIGHWAY
74) AND MARKET STREET (HIGHWAY 17) IN HARNETT TOWNSHIP FROM AN R-
15 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO AN R-20 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the
rezoning request stating the Planning Staff recommended denial of
the rezoning to R-20 since a majority of the lots are in the
15,000 sq. ft. range which would be inconsistent with the low
densi ty residential uses intended for that district. He stated
that only 10 percent of the property owners were petitioning for
the re zoning.
Planner Pete Avery stated the Planning Board recommended
approval of the rezoning request for the protection of the
property value by not allowing mobile homes without a Special Use Pendt.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone from the general public
wished to speak in favor of the rezoning request. The following
person commented:
Mr. Frank Cherry, Attorney representing the petitioners,
appeared before the Commissioners stressing the importance of
property owners being able to express their opinions on placement
of mobile homes in these subdivisions by the requirement of a
Special Use Permit requesting consideration of the Board in this
matter.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone from the general public
wished to speak in opposition to the rezoning request. No one
commented.
After further discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the rezoning request
from R-15 to R-20. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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A copy of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF ZONING AREA 9B OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY,
NORTH CAROLINA, ADOPTED JULY 1, 1972" is contained in Zoning
Book I, Page 54.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ISSUING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT ON
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE AND THE WESTERN END OF CHAIR
ROAD FOR PLACEMENT OF A MOBILE HOME IN AN R-20 RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the
issuance of a Special Use Permit stating the request must meet
the four general requirements.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1984 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR
PLACEMENT OF A MOBILE HOME ON CHAIR ROAD (CONTINUED\)r .' ',I',,~'J, .~,
Cha'irman Gott'ovi asked all p'ersons' wishing to give' testimony
in favor of issuing the Special Use Permit to step forward to be
duly sworn in. The following persons were sworn in:
Mr. John Coleman
Mr. William Rivenbark
Mr. John Coleman, the petitioner, commented on the adjoining
property owned by his father-in-law stating he did not object to
placement of the mobile home.
Chairman Gottovi asked any persons wishing to give testimony
in opposition to the issuance of the Special Use Permit to step
forward to be duly sworn in. No one came forward.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to approve the issuance of the Special
Use Permit as follows. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
ORDER GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
The County Commissioners for New Hanover County having held
a Public Hearing on Monday, October 1, 1984, to consider
application number SUP 226 submitted by John E. Coleman, a
request for: a Special Use Permit to' U'se the property' loca't'ed ~on
the, south side' 'and the western end ,of "Cha1ir Road~' .for 'a Mobile
Home in'an'R-20tR~sidential D~strict'ana having heard all the
evidence and arguments presented at the hearing, make the
following FINDINGS OF FACT and draw the following CONCLUSIONS:
I. The County Commissioners FIND as a FACT that all of the
specific requirements set forth in Section 72- of the County
Zoning Ordinance will be satisfied if the property is developed
in accordance with the plans submitted to the County
Commissioners. (Specify which requirements, if any, are not
satisfied by the proposed development).
2. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
proposed use does satisfy the first general requirement listed in
the Ordinance; namely that the use will not materially endanger
the public health or safety if located where proposed and
developed according to the plan as submitted and approved. In
support of this conclusion, the Commissioners make the following
FINDINGS OF FACT:
a. The Health Department has issued a septic tank permit
for sewage disposal on the property.
b. A permit for a private well has been issued by the
same authority, contingent upon water sampling testing
and the construction of a concrete foundation.
3. It: is th'el County Commis'sioners' CONCLUSION that "the"
proposed use does satisfy the second general requirement listed
in the Ordinance; namely that the 'use meets all required
conditions and specifications. In support of this conclusion,
the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
a. The proposed mobile home is a special use in the R-20
zone if a permanent foundation is not planned. In
this case, the petitioner does not propose to erect a
permanent foundation.
b. The lot area is approximately 39,204 sq. ft.
c. Adequate access is provided directly from Chair Road
via a 10 ft. private drive.
d. All side, front, and rear yard requirements are
satisfied as shown on the site plan.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1984 (CONTINUED)'
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO LOCATE
MOBILE HOME ON CHAIR ROAD (CONTINUED)
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4. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
proposed use does satisfy the third general requirement listed in
the Ordinance; namely that the use will not substantially injure
the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use is
a public necessity. In support of this conclusion the
Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
a. A Special Use Permit SUP #221 5/84 for a mobile home
usage has been approved for property on Chair Rd., located
approximately 500 ft. from the proposed special use.
Also, there are approximately five mobile homes in the
general vicinity.
s. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
proposed use does satisfy the fourth general requirement listed
in the Ordinance; namely that the location and character of the
use if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved
will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and
in general conformity with the plan of development for New
Hanover County. In support of this conclusion, the Commissioners
make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
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a. The property is classified rural. The Policies for
Growth and Development provide that rural areas be
maintained as low density residential uses, rural
communities, open space lands, farms, and other uses
compatible with the intent of this policy.
b. The mobile home if located as proposed would be in
general harmony with the area and in general conformity
with the plan for development of New Hanover County.
6. Therefore, because the County Commissioners conclude
that all of the general and specific conditions precedent to the
issuance of a SPECIAL USE PERMIT have been satisfied, IT IS
ORDERED that the application for the issuance of a SPECIAL USE
PERMIT be GRANTED, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the applicant shall fully comply with all of
the specific requirements stated in the ordinance
for the proposed use, as well as any additional
conditions hereinafter stated.
b. If any of the conditions imposed by this Special
Use Permit shall be held invalid beyond the
authority of this Board of Commissioners by a
court of competent jurisdiction then this permit
shall become void and of no effect.
c. Other: Compliance with all Federal, State and
local codes.
Ordered this 1st day of October, 1984.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ISSUING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT ON
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CASTLE HAYNE ROAD,
APPROXIMATELY 350 FEET NORTH OF OAKLEY ROAD FOR APPROVAL TO
LOCATE A MOBILE HOME IN AN R-20 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the
request showing slides and presenting information on the location
of the mobile home. He stated the petitioner would have to meet
and satisfy the four general requirements.
Chairman Gottovi asked anyone from the general public
wishing to give testimony in favor of the issuance of the Special
Use Permit to step forward to be duly sworn in. The following
persons were sworn in:
Ms. Deborah Rhodes
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1984 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR
PLACEMENT OF A MOBILE HOME WEST OF CASTLE HAYNE ROAD (CONTINUED)
Ms. Rhodes, the petitioner, stated her grandfather owned the
lot and was quite ill requesting consideration of the Board to
locate the mobile home behind his house in order to provide care.
Chairman Gottovi asked anyone from the general
wishing to give testimony in opposition to the issuance
Special Use Permit to step forward to be duly sworn in.
came forward.
public
of the
No one
After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED
by Commissioner Blake to issue the Special Use Permit as follows:
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AN-ORDER GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
The County Commissioners for New Hanover County having held
a Public Hearing on Monday, October 1, 1984, to consider
application number SUP 229 submitted by Deborah Rhodes, a request
for a Special Use Permit to use the property located on the west
side of Castle Hayne Road, approximately 350 feet north of Oakley
Road for a mobile home in an R-20 Residential District, and
having heard all the evidence and arguments presented at the
hearing, make the following FINDINGS OF FACT and draw the
following CONCLUSIONS:
I. The County Commissioners FIND as a FACT that all of the
specific requirements set forth in Section 72- of the County
Zoning Ordinance will be satisfied if the property is developed
in accordance with the plans submitted to the County
Commissioners. (Specify which requirements, if any, are not
satisfied by the proposed development).
2. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
proposed use does satisfy the first general requirement listed in
the Ordinance; namely that the use will not materially endanger
the public health or safety if located where proposed and
developed according to the plan as submitted and approved. In
support of this conclusion, the Commissioners make the following
FINDINGS OF FACT:
a. The site has an existing septic tank disposal system
and it has been determined adequate by the Health
Department.
b. A permit for a private well has also been issued by
the same authority.
3. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
proposed use does satisfy the second general requirement listed
in the Ordinance; namely that the use meets all required
conditions and specifications. In support of this conclusion,
the Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
a. The proposed use is a special use in the R-20 Zoning
District. The overall acreage of Parcel 12, Tax Map
25-19, Block 001 is 5.0 acres.
b. All front, side and rear yard setback requirements
are met as shown on the site plan.
c. Access will be directly from Castle Hayne Road.
4. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the
proposed use does satisfy the third general requirement listed in
the Ordinance; namely that the use will not substantially injure
the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use is a
public necessity. In support of this conclusion the
Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT:
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1984 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR
PLACEMENT OF A MOBILE HOME WEST OF CASTLE HAYNE ROAD (CONTINUED)
a. Most of the surrounding properties are vacant. There
is a mobile home located southwest of the site. There
is no visible evidence that the location of a mobile
home on this lot will have a detrimental impact on
surrounding property values.
b. The proposed use would provide for varied housing
opportunity, thus fulfilling a need to provide housing
of all types to all income groups.
5. It is the County Commissioners' CONCLUSION that the'proposed
use does satisfy 'the fourth general requirement listed in the
Ordinance; namely that the location and character of the use if
developed according to the plan as submitted and approved will be
in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in
general conformity with the plan of development for New Hanover
County. In support of this conclusion, the Commissioners make the
following FINDINGS OF FACT:
a. The proposed use should be in general harmony and
character with the surrounding area.
b. The property is classified as rural and low density
residential uses which are encouraged since they do
require major urban services.
6. Therefore, because the County Commissioners conclude
that all of the general and specific conditions precedent to the
issuance of a SPECIAL USE PERMIT have been satisfied, IT IS
ORDERED that the application for the issuance of the SPECIAL USE
PERMIT be GRANTED, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the applicant shall fully comply with all of the
specific requirements stated in the ordinance for the
proposed use, as well as any additional conditions
hereinafter stated.
b. If any of the conditions imposed by this Special Use
Permit shall be held invalid beyond the authority of
this Board of Commissioners by a court of competent
jurisdiction then this permit shall become void and of
no effect.
c. Other: Compliance with all Federal, State and local
codes.
Ordered this 1st day of October, 1984.
BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 8:04
o'clock P.M. to 8:22 o'clock P. M.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A ZONING TEXT CHANGE FOR ADOPTION OF A
CONSERVATION OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the
proposed Text Change for adoption of a Conservation Overlay
Zoning District stating COD is designed to protect certain
environmental resources in the County. He stated depending on
the resource, it would require performance controls, such as
drainage improvements and land preservation, that would be in
addition to existing zoning controls. Only certain areas of the
County, primarily wetlands, would be subject to these additional
controls.
Planner Dave Weaver outlined the scope of the concept of the
proposed Text Change to inform the Commissioners and general
public about the Conservation Overlay District. He outlined the
purpose of the COD, the conservation resources, and general
performance controls for conservation space. Planner Weaver
defined the word pocosin.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1984 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF CONSERVATION OVERLAY
DISTRICT (CONTINUED)
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Cha.irman ,~ottovi asked if p.I:1,y;on~. from the genera). pu'blic
would ~ik~ to $pea~,in favor of this ,Text Change. ,Th~. ~ollowing
persons commented:
Ms. Karen Hicks, a member of the Seirra Club
Mr. Jim Ferger
Chairman Gottovi read for the record a letter from Mr.
Frederick L. Block, President of Figure "8" Beach Homeowners'
Association, Inc. supporting the Conservation Overlay District.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone from the general public
wished to speak in opposition to the Text Change. The following
persons commented expressing concern for too much control over
property owners' land stating that pocosin could be and had been
developed without serve problems.
Mr. David Carr
Mr. W. H. Grathwol
Mr. Eddie Lewis
Mr. Howard Loughlin
Mr. Jack Stocks
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to have
the Planning Staff further study the pocosin areas with a
presentatj,.on of maps, aerial photographs, and orverlq,Ys of
developed and,raw ~reas for preseptation ~t the ,Nove~ber 19,
1984, regularly scheduled meeting of the County Commissioners.
After a lengthy discussion, Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED
by Commissioner O'Neal to adopt the Conservation Overlay District
Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Board excluding the
pocosin section to become effective December 1, 1984. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
After further discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to amend Section 59.4-2 (2) to
read as follows as recommended by the Planning Department:
Commercial, industrial, office, or institutional
development occurring on a parcel less than one
acre.
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Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Ordinance is contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page 10.
BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 9:30
o'clock P.M. to 9:43 o'clock P.M.
APPROVAL OF FUNDING REQUEST FOR LOWER CAPE FEAR HOSPICE, INC.
Mr., R-obert ,McClure, President of the Lower Cape Fear
Hospice" InG., ap.peared before the Commissione:r;s giving
background information on the purpose of the organi zation
requesting funding in the amount of $15,000 to help certify
Hospice to receive reimbursement under the Hospice Medicare
Benefit. He explained that a cash flow of at least $60,000 will
be needed for start-up costs while waiting for Medicare
reimbursement.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1984 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR HOSPICE (CONTINUED)
Commissioner O'Shields asked if other agencies were going tohe
contacted for funding. Mr. McClure stated he planned to request
funding from the following governments and organizations:
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New Hanover County
Brunswick County
Pender County
City of Wilmington
Various Foundations
Area Industry and Business
$15,000
4,000
2,000
10,000
10,000
20,000
After discussion of the worthwhile services provided by
Hospice, Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to approve the funding request in the amount of $15,000
being appropriated from Contingencies. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DISCUSSION OF ASSISTANCE OFFERED BY OTHER NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES
IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE DIANA
Commissioner O'Shields commented on the resolution
forwarded by 8raven County and other counties throughout North
Carolina offering assistance after Hurricane Diana.
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After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
authorize the Chairman to write a thank you letter to be
published in COUNTY LINES expressing appreciation to persons from
other counties who assisted and offered assistance in the
emergency situation.
Chairman Gottovi stated she was writing letters to all
organizations, rescue squads, and groups that gave so unselfishly
of their time and energies during the crisis. She also expressed
appreciation to the workers in the Emergency Shelters who were
there at all times and willing to give of their time.
DISCUSSION OF RENAMING MASONBORO LOOP ROAD TO PINE GROVE ROAD
Commissioner Blake stated he had received numerous calls on
the renaming of a portion of Masonboro Loop Road to Pine Grove
Road explaining that the signs erected and the proposal had been
made by the City of Wilmington not New Hanover County.
DISCUSSION OF TRAFFIC PROBLEMS FROM HIGHWAY 74 TO CARDINAL LANE
ACROSS TO HIGHWAY 132
Commissioner O'Neal commented on the traffic problems that
are going to be created by the proposed developments in the
Cardinal Lane area of College Acres.
Chairman Gottovi stated she had written a letter to the City
of Wilmington requesting that the City's subdivision regulations
conform to the County's subdivision regulations in terms of
apartment developments emptying into residential areas. She
stated she had not received a reply as of this date.
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DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FOR DONATION OF PROPERTY BY NEW HANOVER
COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ERECT A MONUMENT IN TRIBUTE TO
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL NURSES
Commissioner Barf ield requested authori zation for the
Chairman to write a letter to the New Hanover County Board of
Education requesting donation of a portion of property where
Community Hospital existed in order to build a monument in
tribute to the nurses. After discussion, it was the consensus of
the Board to authorize the Chairman to write a letter requesting
designation of a space for this monument to be erected.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1984 (CONTINUED)
UPDATE ON DEBRIS PICK-UP
County Manager Cooper gave an update on the debris pick-up
stating the County was proceeding as quickly as possible with the
equipment available. He complimented the Army on an excellent
job emphasizing the amount of money they had saved New Hanover
County. He stated the county would be contracting with private
firms within the next week in order to complete debris removal.
DISCUSSION OF METHODOLOGY FOR PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY ACTION
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS
After review and discussion of a draft request for proposals
for the Community Action Partnership Programs, Commissioner
O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to proceed
with the Request for Proposals from various agencies wishing to
receive funds from the Community Action Partnership Programs
which serve low-income individuals and help to alleveiate
poverty. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER
ADOPTION OF BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR RENOVATION OF BRADLEY CREEK
SCHOOL SITE FOR AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION BUILDING
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to adopt a Budget Ordinance for renovation of the Bradley
Creek School Site for the Agricultural Extension Building. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Budget Ordinance is contained in Exhibit Book
XII, Page II.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE COUNTY MANAGER AS
APPLICANT'S AGENT FOR THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
County Manager Cooper stated that the federal government
would reimburse the County 75% of documented costs with the State
reimbursing 12 1/2%. He suggested the Chairman write a letter to
the State requesting reimbursement of the remaining 12 1/2%. He
stated that in order to process the forms necessary for
reimbursement, the Commissioners should designate him as the
Applicant's Agent.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Chairman Gottovi to adopt a resolution designating County Manager
Cooper as the Applicant's Agent for federal assistance under the
Disaster Relief Act (Public Law 288, 93rd Congress). Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page II.
DISCUSSION OF ESTABLISHING A BUILDING COMMITTEE FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MUSEUM BUILDING
County Manager Cooper requested authority to establish a
Building Committee for the construction of a new Museum Building
with the primary functions of this committee as follows: (1)
affirm the location of the building; (2) select and recommend an
architectural firm for the design and concept; and (3) outline a
process for a bond referendum for next fall.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
authorize the County Manager to form this committee.
DISCUSSION OF ESTABLISHING A COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF RETIRED
PROFESSIONALS TO BE NAMED THE COUNTY MANAGER'S ADVISORY GROUP
County Manager Cooper stated he had been contacted by
several retired professionals desiring to serve on a committee
giving of their skills and knowledge. He requested authority to
establish a County Manager's Advisory Group consisting of these
persons meeting once a month to provide valuable assistance to
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DISCUSSION OF COUNTY MANAGER'S ADVISORY GROUP (CONTINUED)
the County Staff in making recommendations on various projects
requesting authority to appoint the committee himself.
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After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
authori ze the County Manager to proceed with establishment of
this group.
DISCUSSION OF INCORPORATION OF NORTH WILMINGTON
County Manager Cooper commented on the prior attempt by
persons to incorporate North Wilmington separate and independent
from the City and County. He stated another group had approached
the City of Wilmington requesting provision of water and sewer to
this area. He stressed the danger of the City providing these
services as requested stating this could possibly modify the
County's Sewer Plan without the County having any input.
Commissioner O'Shields suggested meeting with the City
Council as soon as possible to discuss this matter stressing the
possible effect on the Land Use Plan and County Sewer System
which required ten years to complete.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to
authorize the Chairman to write a letter to Mayor Schwartz
requesting a joint meeting of the County Commissioners and City
Council on October 22, 1984, at 8:00 o'clock A.M. in the Fifth
Floor Conference Room of the County Administration Building.
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CHANGE OF DATE OF REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 1984
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to change the meeting date of November 5, 1984, to November 12,
1984, at 7:00 P.M. due to the elections being held on November 6.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF MAURICE T. WILSON TO SERVE ON THE NEW HANOVER
COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to
appoint Mr. Maurice T. Wilson to serve an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1986, on the Board of Health. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF ALOYSIUS SEBIAN AND JACK L. FRANK TO SERVE ON THE
DOMICILIARY HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal
to appoint Mr. Aloysius Sebian and Mr. Jack L. Frank to serve
unexpired terms on the Domiciliary Home Community Advisory Board
expir ing on June 30, 1986. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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APPOINTMENT OF NOLA NADEAU, RHESA R. STONE, AND RALPH C. MCCOY TO
THE LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to
appoint Ms. Nola Nadeau, Ms. Rhesa R. Stone, and Dr. Ralph C.
McCoy to serve three-year terms on the Library Advisory Board
expiring on August 31, 1987.
APPOINTMENT OF BEA CLEMMONS TO THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING
COMMISSION
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to
appoint Ms. Bea Clemmons to serve an unexpired term on the New
Hanover County Planning Commission expiring July 31, 1985. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (CONTINUED)
APPOINTMENT OF JAMES Me PARKER TO THE NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL BOARD
Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to
appoint Mr. James M. Parker to serve a five-year term on the New
Hanover Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees expiring on September
30, 1989. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT OF EMERGENCY MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1984
Commissioner 0' Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to adjourn the Emergency Meeting of September 10, 1984,
stating a state of emergency no longer existed. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to
adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 11:05 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Clerk
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 1984
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, October 15, 1984, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in the
Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, 320
Chestnut Street, 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 Deputy Clerk to the Board, Joyce
Bragg.
Reverend Benjamin Gault, Pastor of the Ogden Baptist Church,
gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of September
17, 1984 and the minutes of Continued Emergency Session of
September 17, 1984 as presented. Commissioner Barf ield was
excused from voting since he was absent from that meeting due to
illness. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED as follows:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Blake
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Chairman Gottovi
Abstaining: Commissioner Barfield
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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.
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