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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 1, 1984 (CONTINUED)
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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NON-AGENDA ITEMS (CONTINUED)
The following person commented:
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Mrs. Lucille Shaffer, speaking as a School Board Member,
thanked the County Commissioners on behalf of the School Board
and the children of New Hanover County for their support for
schools. Speaking as a citizen and taxpayer, she listed many
improvements which were funded in the past eight years and
commended each of the Commissioners for the support to the
citizens and their hard work, and dedication that they have
shown. She also thanked County Manager Cooper and the County
staff.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Report of Collector of Revenue through September 30, 1984
The Commissioners approved the report of the Collector of
Revenue through September 30, 1984.
The report is contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page 12.
Tax Abatements and Refunds
The Commissioners approved the abatements and refunds as
submitted by the Tax Administrator.
A list of tax payers and amount of abatements and refunds is
contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page 12.
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Resolutions to Accept An Offer to Purchase Surplus Property Owned
by the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County
The Commissioners adopted a resolution accepting an offer to
purchase property located at 706 South 9th Street in the amount
of $1,600, representing an ad valorem tax value totaling $3,190
as of 1983.
A resolution was adopted to accept an offer to purchase
surplus property owned by the City of Wilmington and New Hanover
County located at 506 Grace Street, in the amount of $795
representing an ad valorem tax value totaling $1,590 as of 1983.
Copies of the Resolutions are contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page 12.
Resolution Supporting Elderlodge to Acquire Additional Nursing
Home Beds
The Commissioners adopted a resolution supporting Elderlodge
in acquiring 40 of 208 available beds so that patients of New
Hanover County will be able to remain in the County close to
their family and friends.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page 13.
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Approval for Additional Programmer/Analyst Position - Data
Processing Department
The Commissioners approved one additional Programmer/Analyst
posi tion in the Data Processing Department due to an increased
workload for computer services from various departments and an
employee leaving on December 1 for maternity leave.
Approval for a Half-Time Licensed Practical Nurse Position in the
Maternal and Child Health Program and a Temporary Clerk Position
to be made a Permanent Clerk IV Position - Health Department
The Commissioners approved a request for a half-time LPN
position in the Maternal and Child Health program. A grant in
the amount of $12,580 will support the salary, as well as other
operational expenses for the new service. The Commissioners also
approved a request to change a temporary clerk position to a
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT POSITIONS (CONTINUED)
full-time permanent Clerk Typist IV position in the Health
Department and Budget Amendment as follows:
Establish Part-Time Position for LPN
Debit -#11 3516 376, Revenues
Credit -#11 5162 100, Salary
#ll 5162 210, FICA
#11 5162 221, Retirement
#11 5162 230, Insurance
#11 5162 381, Telephone
#11 5162 382, Postage
#11 5162 411, Printing
#11 5162 421, Departmental Supplies
#11 5162 440, Uniforms
#ll 5162 470, Dues and Subscriptions
#11 5162 510, Auto Allowance
#11 5162 520, Travel, Meetings-Schools
Establishment of Position for Clerk-Typist IV
Debit - #11 3511 430, Revenues
Credit -#11 5l6l 100, Salary
#ll 5161 2l0, FICA
#11 5161 22l, Retirement
#11 5161 230, Insurance
$12,580
$ 2,928
206
246
450
200
300
500
5,000
100
500
650
1,500
$7,208
$5,855
412
491
450
Award of Bid - Van - Aging Services
The Commissioners adopted a resolution awarding the low bid
to Bob King Pontiac-GMS, Inc. in the amount of $12,929.20 to
purchase a van for Aging Services.
A copy of the bid tabulation, resolution and agreement is
contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page 13.
Award of Bid for Microimage Terminal - Register of Deeds
The Commissioners adopted a resolution awarding a bid in the
amount of $18,940 to purchase a microimage terminal for the
Register of Deeds office.
A copy of the bid tabulation, resolution and agreement is
contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page 13.
Resolution awarding bid for Van - SheriffBs Department
The Commissioners adopted a resolution to award a bid to Bob
King Pontiac-GMC, Inc. in the amount of $13,155.17 for purchase
of a van for the Sheriff's Department.
A copy of the bid tabulation, resolution and agreement is
contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page 13.
Approval of Jail Food Service Contract - Sheriff's Department
The Commissioners approved the Jail Food Service Contract
and authorized Sheriff McQueen to execute the contract with a
price increase from $l.lO to $1.l5 per meal.
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's
Office.
Project Ordinance - AIP-02 Project - New Hanover County Airport
The Commissioners approved a Project Ordinance pursuant to
North Carolina General Statute 159-13.2 for construction and
development of (1) New Terminal Complex-Site Preparation: (2)
Distance To Go Markers: (3) Runway 16-34 Crack Sealings: and (4)
CFR Proximity Suits and approved the following Budget Amendment
to establish the Capital Project Budget:
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
PROJECT ORDINANCE - AIP-02 PROJECT - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT
(CONTINUED)
Budget Amendment:
Debit - #65 3455 262, FAA Grant $397,220
I #65 3455 368, N.C. DOT Grant 22,067
#60 4570 902, Transfer to Airport 9,270
#60 4535 920, Transfer to Airport 12,798
New Terminal Complex Site Preparation
Credit - #65 4550 323, HNTB-WA 84-1 $ 22,942
#65 4550 324, HNTB-WA 84-2 130,383
#65 4550 325, Surveying 14,000
#65 4550 326, Geotechnical Invest. 14,000
#65 4550 327, Inspection Services 4,080
Distance To Go Markers
#65 4551 323, TCA-WA 84-3 9,290
#65 4551 620, Construction Contract 31,675
#65 4551 327, Inspection Services 5,250
#65 4551 911, Contingency 2,300
R/W 16-34 Crack Sealing
#65 4552 323, TCA-WA 84-4 13,475
#65 4552 620, Construction Contract 159,360
#65 4552 327, Inspection Services 10,500
#65 4552 328, Testing 1,000
#65 4552 329, Marking 5,000
#65 4552 911, Contingency 9,600
CFR Proximity Suits
#65 4553 330, Vendor Supplier 8,500
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XII, Page 14.
AMBULANCE BILLING POLICY
The Commissioners approved the following Ambulance Billing
Policy exempting all Ambulance, Fire and Police personnel from
ambulance transportation charges in the event of injury or
illness in the line of duty:
Emergency service personnel are to include the following:
Volunteer and paid firemen of New Hanover County on a dispatched
mission: volunteer and paid emergency medical personnel, both
city and county on uniform duty: State Highway Patrol: New
Hanover County Sheriff's Department personnel on a dispatched
mission: and Wi lmington Police Department personnel on a
dispatched mission.
If the above mentioned personnel are injured during their
emergency mission the cost for their initial ambulance
transportation is to be absorbed by the county.
Regular billing procedures will apply to all other county
and city employees and their respective family members.
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All rescue squads are to complete the necessary
documentation on all transports. Bills for service rendered to
emergency personnel listed above will be absorbed by the county
without lien or garnishment attached to those individuals. Bills
for emergency personnel will be forwarded to the Finance
Department for quarterly adjustment with the billing agency.
Budget Amendment - Social Services
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment to
adjust expenditures and/or revenues to final State approved
allocations for the Fiscal year 84/85:
Debit - #ll 3530 379,
Reimbursement for County
Welfare Admin. Expenditures
Medicaid
Child Abuse Prevention
$ 36,360
268,635
$ 37,500
#ll 5332 580,
Credit - #ll 3530 382,
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Budget Amendment - Social Services (continued)
#11 5333 580, Special Asst. for Adults
#11 5348 582, Services for Blind
#11 5358 530, Crisis Intervention Prog.
#11 9800 9ll, Contingencies
145,430
9,536
36,360
76,169
Rejection of Bids on General Contract - Agricultural Extension
Building
The Commissioners rejected bids on the general contract for
the Agricultural Extension Building because the bids were
significantly over budget.
PRESENTATION OF GRANT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER PARKING LOT
Ms. Linda Bedo of Cape Fear Council of Governments Aging
Program stated that New Hanover County was receiving $8,959 from
the State to pay for paving the parking lot at the Lucile
Schuffler building.
DISCUSSION OF THE STATUS OF THE PROPOSED ALCOHOL DETOXIFICATION
FACILITY/PROGRAM - MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Charles Biggerstaff, Area Mental Health Board Chairman
appeared before the Board introducing Board Members, Mr. Frank
Hickman from New Hanover County, Ms. Mary Bell from Pender County
and several staff members who were present.
Mr. Mel Martin, Director of the Mental Health Center,
described the changing needs for a social setting detoxification
non-medical center for chronic alcoholics and requested guidance
from the Commissioners. He stated that the Hospit~l Board of
Trustees has agreed to construct a building and lease it to the
Mental Health Center for this purpose.
Mr. John Webb, Director of the Substance Abuse Program,
shared background information since the formation of the
Committee to determine detoxification needs in 1979. He stressed
the need for a facility and program to provide a safe withdrawal
from acute intoxication for voluntary and involuntary committed
alcoholics and a very intensive in-house intervention program
geared to break through the alcoholic's denial and in effect
entry into a treatment program upon release. The Committee
proposes to establish a 20 bed social setting non-medical detox
program for male and female residents of the catchment area of
Brunswick, Pender and New Hanover Counties, providing services 24
hours a day, seven days a week.
Mr. William Morrison, New Hanover Memorial Hospi tal
Administrator, gave a brief presentation supporting the concept
described by the Mental Health staff. Mr. Morrison stated that
the Hospital Board of Trustees approved the concept to assist
the Mental Health Center in their proposal for the center.
Commissioner Barfield stated that it is necessary for
Brunswick and Pender Counties to pay their fair share for this
facility.
Chairman Gottovi commented that she would like for Mr.
Martin to develop a revenue picture and approach the other
counties for a commitment.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to authorize the Chairman to write a letter of
preliminary endorsement of this project and charged Mr. Martin
and the Committee with answering questions and appearing before
the Commissioners at a later date with a budget request. Upon
vote the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE TO CHARLES E. BENSON IN RECOGNITION
OF RECEIVING THE NORTH CAROLINA ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR OF THE YEAR
AWARD
Mr. Sky Conklin, Director of Inspections Department, stated
that Mr. Charles E. Benson received the North Carolina Electrical
Inspector of the Year Award and that it was indeed a real honor.
He also stated that today is Mr. Benson's twelveth anniversary in
the New Hanover County Inspections Department.
Chairman Gottovi read a Certificate of Commendation from the
County Commissioners and presented it to Mr. Benson, Chief of
Electrical Inspections.
Mr. Benson expressed his thanks for this special
recognition.
BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break at 10:15
o'clock A.M. until 10:35 o'clock A.M.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CLOSING A PORTION OF 48th STREET
Planning Director Hayes presented the Planning staff's
recommendations that a portion of 48th Street be closed as
requested.
Chairman Gottovi asked if anyone was present to comment on
closing this Street. The following person appeared to speak.
Ms. Thelma Tenneyson, resident on Park Avenue.
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Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
0' Shields to order a portion of 48th Street closed. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the recorded Order to Close is contained in
Exhibit Book XII, Page 14.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER CLOSING A PORTION OF OLD MILITARY CUT-
OFF
Blanning Director Hayes pre s en t e din for mat ion 0 nth e
recommendations of the Planning staff to close this road.
Chairman Gottovi asked if there was anyone present who
wished to speak in opposition of the request. The following
person commented:
Mr. W. E. Sutton appeared to speak, representing the 14
people present for the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal
to deny the request to close a portion of Old Military Cut-off.
Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE RATES OF INTEREST ON SALE
OF BONDS
County Manager Cooper stated that before culmination of the
bond sales can be made, the interest rates must be accepted and
this Resolution is approval to sale the bonds.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to adopt the following Resolution approving the sale of
$7,000,000 Public Improvement Bonds for the Courthouse,
Agriculture Extension and School Bonds. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Local Government Commission of North Carolina
has informed the Board of Commissioners of the County of New
Hanover that it has sold in the manner prescribed by law the
County's $7,000,000 Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1984, dated
October 1, 1984, and that the contract of sale contemplates that
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE RATES OF INTEREST ON SALE
OF BONDS (CONTINUED)
the bonds shall bear interest as hereinafter provided: NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County
of New Hanover, as follows:
I. The Bonds hereinbefore described shall bear interest as
follows:
Bonds payable in each of the years 1986 to 1998,
inclusive, 9.50% per annum:
Bonds payable in the year 1999, 9.60% per annum:
Bonds payable in the year 2000, 9.70% per annum: and
Bonds payable in each of the years 2001 to 2003,
inclusive, 9.75% per annum.
2. This resolution shall become effective upon its
adoption.
FUNDING FOR RENOVATION OF MYRTLE GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER
Chairman Gottovi explained that Hurricane Diana caused
problems to the Myrtle Grove Community Center which makes it
difficult to use. The Center is used mostly by the elderly in
the Community.
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal
to fund the Myrtle Grove Community Center in the amount of $1,200
with a 5% contingency.
FUNDING OF NEW HANOVER HUNGER COALITION
Rev. James H. Toon, Director of New Hanover Hunger
Coalition, appeared before the Board requesting funds in the
amount of $1,500 due to the increase in people served during the
recent hurricane disaster.
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to
fund the New Hanover Hunger Coalition in the amount of $1,500 to
be budgeted from Contingencies. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FROM R & E ELECTRONICS - NEW HANOVER COUNTY
AIRPORT
Mr. Shackelford, Airport Manager, appeared before the Board
stating that the Airport Commission recommended approval of a
request for the Commissioners to amend the proposed lease
agreement with R &E Electronics establishing a fixed sales price
determining the sales price of $25,000 per acre escalating with
the same percentage increase as the Consumer Price Index and a
first right of refusal to increase the land area by adding 250
feet x 400 feet additional area.
Mr. Wyatt Winn,
appeared before the
Commissioners.
Finance Director for R & E Electronics,
Board to answer questions from the
After a lengthy discussion, regarding legalities and
concerns regarding policies for selling Airport property,
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to
table this item until a later date. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED as follows:
Voting Yes:
Commissioner O'Shields
Commissioner Blake
Chairman Gottovi
Voting Noe:
Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner O'Neal
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BREAK
Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from ll:58
o'clock A.M. until 12:14 o'clock P.M.
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DISCUSSION FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF FUNCTIONAL DIRECTIVES AND
RENAMING FOR COURTHOUSE DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
Commissioner Blake stated that the Courthouse Development
Task Force has been reorganized as requested by the
Commissioners. They have met and are ready to continue their
work, but they have no charge. Also, they have made
recommendations to the County which were accepted but not acted
upon. He pointed out the need for a parking faci Ii ty and
developed simultaneously with the Courthouse. He requested the
Commissioners take some action and give the Task Force a charge
as to what they should accomplish.
Chairman Gottovi mentioned logistical problems that exist:
stating that we have sold bonds, but have not decided what the
money will be spent for, and that the County and City and Chamber
of Commerce are involved with the Tourism Study that is not yet
complete.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to rename the Task Force as the Courthouse Advisory
Building Committee and to accept the recommendations, omitting
item number 6 as good general guidelines and after the Tourism
Consultant completes the study, make the decisions to implement.
Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Recommendations is contained in Exhibit Book
XII, Page 14.
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DISCUSSION OF DESIGNATION OF A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT AGENCY TO
RECEIVE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS
Mrs. McAbee, Human Services Analyst, appeared before the
Commissioners describing what Community Action Partnership
Program Funds are and how New Hanover County can designate the
agency.
Chairman Gottovi asked the Agency who had applied to become
the designated agency to submit a list of their Board of
Directors, catorgorizing them according to the Statutes, their
by-laws: their charter, a detailed budget analysis of what they
will use the Community Action Partnership money for: a copy of
their latest audit with a copy of their audit management letter.
Chairman Gottovi recognized and answered questions of Mr.
Reco Wallace.
Mr. McCluey Hewett appeared before the Board with concerns
that a democratic system be established for appointing members to
represent the areas of the poor residents.
Mr. Sherman Davis appeared before the Board stating the OIC
had responded to every request for submitting his application for
designation as the Agency to receive these funds and expressed
his concerns for the delay in designating the Agency.
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Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
0' Shields to table this item until the Regular Meeting of
November 12, 1984, and the County Commissioners receive more
information to assist them in making this decision. Upon vote
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF MUSEUM BUILDING COMMITTEE
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to appoint the following members to the Museum Building
Committee:
Staff Representatives: Mary Gornto and Janet Seapker
Museum Board of Trustees: John Perritt and E. J. Marsh
Library Board Representative: Gorda Singletary
Museum Foundation Representative: Auley Crouch
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OTHER COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Neal to appoint Mr. William Sutton to the New Hanover Memorial
Hospi tal Board of Trustees for a five year term expir ing
September 30, 1989. Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner 0' Shields expressed his concern that the
Airport Commission and other Boards and Committees not consulting
with the County Manager on issues before the Commissioners are
requested to take action.
Commissioner Blake stated that the Board needed the County
Manager's recommendations when an item is on the Agenda.
Chairman Gottovi suggested that in the near future the
Commissioners should investigate the Airport again and either
separate it completely from County Government and have an
authority or make an operating department of the County with the
County Manager ultimately responsible, preferably the latter,
with an advisory Board.
It was the consensus of the Commissioners for the County
Attorney to investigate the Airport by-laws and resolution and
write the Commissioners of his findings and address the policy
matters the first opportunity of the new Board of Commissioners.
REPORT OF COMMISSIONER BLAKE ATTENDING THE FIRST BOARD MEETING
FOR NCACC
Commissioner Blake attended the first Board meeting of the
North Carolina Association of County Commissioner primarily for
orientation of ten new members. One of the issues acted on was a
Home Health Care moratorium, and as a board voted to support
continuing certificate of need because he felt there could be
some problems to upset the County's operations. He also voted to
proceed with search for a replacement for Butch Gunnells, the
General Counsel, to be called Staff CounseL
COMMISSIONER BLAKE CO-CHAIRMAN OF FARMLAND PRESERAVATION
COMMITTEE FOR NCACC
Commissioner Blake reported serious problems around the
nation with prime farmland being developed consequently
eliminating a source for the nation's food. The Committee is
making a study and will make recommendations to the Board of
Directors as to whether or not the Association should take
action.
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE GOALS
The Commissioners discussed the proposed legislative goals
submi tted by var ious County departments. Chairman Gottovi
recommended that New Hanover County abandon the franchise tax on
businesses.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICE BUILDING GENERAL CONTRACT BID
REJECTION
Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield
to reject the bids on the General Contract work for the
Agricultural Extension Service Building because the bids were
significantly over budget. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMISSIONER O'NEAL REQUESTED ADDITIONAL TREES BE PLANTED TO FILL
GAPS ON TWENTY-THRID STREET
Commissioner O'Neal stated that trees were needed to fill
the gaps in the line of trees along Twenty-third Street, due to
the cold winter and hurricane and requested funding for
replanting. County Manager Cooper stated he is working on a plan
to accomplish this.
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SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 29, 1984 AGENDA
Chairman Gottovi announced there would be a Special Meeting
on October 29, 1984, 9:00 A.M. in the Assembly Room.
Discussion of items to be placed on the agenda for this
meeting were the County Attorney's Evaluation, Register of Deeds
new position, Revenue Bonds for Industrial Facilities and
Pollution Control Financing Authority.
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ACCEPTANCE OF BID FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to accept the bid from Weichman Mechanical Contractors
in the amount of $41,000 to remove hurricane Diana debris from
the Cape Fear and Harnett Townships and authorize the County
Manager to award the contract for Masonboro Township following
the recommendations from FEMA, State, and County Engineering.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD INSURANCE PLAN
County Manager Cooper stated that 79 employees had dropped
out of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Plan and as a result
has created enough savings to fund an alternate plan that will
reduce the $500 maximum which must be paid before major medical
pays 100%.
Commissioner Barfield stated that he would like to see the
$300 deductible reduced in the near future.
Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to
implement the alternate plan offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield
Insurance. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake
to adjourn the meeting.
Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at l:33 o'clock P.M.
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