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1984-11-19 Regular Meeting 721 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 19, 1984 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, November 19, 1984, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in the Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building, Wilmington, North Carolina. I 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 Philip E. Bauguess, Pastor of Covenant Moravian Church gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, OCTOBER 29, 1984 Commissioner O'Neal requested to abstain from voting on the minutes of the Special Meeting on October 29, 1984, due to being absent. Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of October 29, 1984, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield Commissioner Blake Commissioner O'Shields Chairman Gottovi Abstaining: Commissioner O'Neal I 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. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Gottovi requested a letter be .written as an attachment to Item No.2, Project Ordinance for Northern and Eastern School Construction, requesting the New Hanover County Board of Education to place plaques in the buildings reflecting that the taxpayers of New Hanover County supported and paid for these buildings with a listing of names of the County Commissioners and County Manager. After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the Consent Agenda with the addition of the letter to Item No. 2 as follows: Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONSENT AGENDA Adoption of Resolution Accepting Offer to Purchase Surplus Real Property OWned Jointly by the City and County I The Commissioners adopted a resolution accepting an offer to purchase a parcel of property located at 706 South 9th Street, for the sum of $1,600 representing an ad valorem tax value as of 1983 totaling $3,190. The offer has been duly advertised for upset bid. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page 21. Adoption of Project Ordinance and Resolution - Northern and Eastern School Construction The Commissioners adopted a Project Ordinance for construction of the Northern and Eastern Schools authorizing a letter be written to the Board of Education for placement of plaques with approval of the following Budget Amendment: 722 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 19, 1984 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) Debit -#33 3970 910, Bond Proceeds $5,500,000 Credit -#33 4750 323, AlA-North. & Eastern $ 144,500 NORTHERN #33 4751 620, General Contractor 1,858,300 #33 4751 624, Plumbing 159,865 #33 4751 622, HVAC 310,000 #33 4751 623, Electrical 245,000 #33 4751 610, Land 154,06.2 #33 4751 480, Miscellaneous 17,118 EASTERN #33 4752 620, General Contractor 1,849,900 #33 4752 624, Plumbing 150,115 #33 4752 622, HVAC 322,000 #33 4752 623, Electrical 250,000 #33 4752 480, Miscellaneous 983 #33 4752 370, Bond Issuance Fees 20,000 #33 9800 911, Contingencies 18,157 A copy of the Project Ordinance is contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page 21. Approval of Electrical Engineering Contract - Cape Fear Optimist Ballfield - Parks & Recreation The Commissioners approved an electrical engineering contract with W. T. Steuer and Associates in the amount of $1,200 for lighting of the Cape Fear Optimist Ballfield. A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager's office. Award of Contract - Law Enforcement Center Parking Lot - Engineering Department The Commissioners awarded the low bid to American Concrete Construction Company in the amount of $6,720 authorizing the Chairman to execute the contract after approval by the County Attorney and signature of the contractor. Approval of Change Order 13 - Refuse Fired Steam Plant - Engineering Department The Commissioners approved Change Order #3 in the amount of $ 35,217 for boi ler treatment chemicals and cooling tower chemicals through July 1, 1985, with approval of the following Budget Amendment: Debit - #50 9800 911, Contingencies Credit - #50 4750 325, Construction $35,217 $35,217 Approval of the Report of Collector of Revenue through October 31, 1984 The Commissioners Collector of Revenue through A copy of the report is approved the Report of October 31, 1984. contained in Exhibit Book XII, the Page 21. Approval of Tax Abatements and Refunds The Commissioners approved a list of tax abatements and refunds as requested and advised by the Tax Administrator. A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page 22. Approval of Funding Request for Replacing Plants for Screen - New Hanover County Airport and Sewage Treatment Plant The Commissioners approved funding in the amount of $506 to replace wax-myrtle plants killed during cold weather in January. The purpose of the plants is to provide a screen for the prison grounds and sewage treatment plant at the entrance of the airport. ~ 723 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 19, 1984 (CONTINUED) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED) Approval of Request for Chairman to Execute Contracts for Agricultural Extension Building - Engineering Department I The Commissioners authorized contracts awarded at the meeting of Agricultural Extension Building. the Chairman to execute November 12, 1984, for the Copies of the contracts are on file in the County Manager's office. Authorization for Execution of Parkwood Project Agreement Between New Hanover County and the N. C. Department of Natural Resources & Community Development Parks & Recreation The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute the Parkwood Project Agreement between New Hanover County and the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources & Community Development representing a 50-50 matching grant of $30,000 _ $15,000 from New Hanover County and $15,000 from NCRD as previously accepted by the Board on May 7, 1984. I CONTINUATION OF REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY APPROXIMATELY 591 ACRES LOCATED NORTH OF EASTWOOD ROAD, ADJACENT AND WEST OF THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, FROM R-l5 AND R-20 RESIDENTIAL TO A PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Planning Director Hayes gave background information on the rezoning request explaining the Planned Development District and Master Land Use Plan for the project. Commissioner Barfield expressed concern for the amount of traffic on Eastwood Road stating a stoplight should be placed at entrances from Plaza East Mall and Landfall onto Eastwood Road. Mr. John McAdams, Consulting Engineer for Goforth Development Company, presented the al ternati ve of widening Eastwood Road to either a 5-lane road or 4-lane road with a raised median from the proposed entrance into the hotel site to Military Cutoff Road. He requested consideration of the Board to widen Eastwood Road in lieu of constructing an access onto Military Cutoff Road as part of Phase I but to stubb a road out for connection to the Phase II connector to Military Cutoff Road as part of Phase I. Mayor Eugene Floyd of Wrightsville Beach commented on the conjestion of traffic caused by too many stoplights. Commissioner O'Neal expressed concern for public access to the waterway emphasizing the need for a walkway or bike path. I After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve rezoning approximately 591 acres north of Eastwood Road to a Planned Development Zoning District wi th the Master Land Use Plan contingent to the following conditions: 1. Eastwood Road be widened to five (5) lanes, subject of course to approval by the N. C. Department of Transportation, by December 31, 1986. 2. A six (6) foot w ide bike path be constructed from Eastwood Road to the hotel along the fringe area culminating at the hotel with an overlook of the waterway. 3. The project be required to connect to the County's sewer system when the capacity becomes available. Additionally, all appropriate State permits be procurred. 4. No vehicle access be allowed from the project to Summer Rest Road. 724 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 19, 1984 (CONTINUED) CONTINUATION OF REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY ON EASTWOOD ROAD TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING (CONTINUED) 5. Prior to construction of any kind, grading permi t modifications should be updated, and all CAMA permits, major and minor be obtained. 6. A one-time contribution of $55,436 be made to the Seagate Volunteer Fire Department. 7. The construction of the project begin with Sub-Phase I occurring first. 8. All other applicable Federal, State and local ordinances be met. 9. The developer is to submit a request to DOT for consideration of a stoplight on Eastwood Road. BREAK Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 10:10 o'clock A. M. to 10:32 o'clock A.M. JOINT MEETING OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BOARD OF ALDERMEN AND NEW HANOVER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Commissioners, welcomed members of the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Eugene Floyd and members of the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen expressed concern for the proliferation of package treatment plants during the next three years while the County is expanding Wilmington's Southside Treatment Plant. He stated the Board of Aldermen had been and is actively pursuing improving the water quality in and around Wrightsville Beach expressing concern that a development such as Landfall and other future developments using sewer package treatment plants could hamper these efforts. Mayor Floyd gave background information on the County's current 180,000 gallon capacity of the Northeast Interceptor line through local governmental agreements and the excess capacity that the Town currently has requesting consideration of the board to require developers such as Landfall and Lions Gate to utilize the sewer treatment lines in lieu of sewer package plants. County Manager Cooper stated the County had not established a policy for selling sewer allocations but possibly in the case of Landfall consideration should be given to see if the developer would be willing to pay a certain amount to the County, which in turn, would be paid to Wrightsville Beach. Engineering Director Hilton gave background information on the original agreement cautioning the County about borrowing allocations. He suggested the possibility of charging a sewage allocation fee to new developments stating the fee would help pay for future expansion of Wilmington's treatment plants. County Manager Cooper commented on the rationale behind pledging a portion of the newly created 1/2 cents sales tax stating that when Wrightsville Beach, Kure Beach and Wilmington built their sewer systems, there were Federal and State grants available to supplement local revenues stating these no longer existed; consequently, it was reasonable to use this portion to replace the loss of federal grants. After further discussion, it was the consensus of the Commissioners to request Engineering Director Hilton and staff to prepare a proposed policy that would provide for a capacity credit to be paid by a new developer to be presented at a later date. ~ 725 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 19, 1984 (CONTINUED) JOINT MEETING OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BOARD OF ALDERMEN AND COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (CONTINUED) I Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Board, expressed appreciation to the Board of Aldermen for their interest in trying to alleviate the sewage problems in New Hanover County. Mayor Floyd, on behalf of the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen, expressed appreciation to Commissioner Blake and Chairman Gottovi for their cooperative attitudes and helpfulness to the Town of Wrightsville Beach during their terms served on the Board of Commissioners. JOINT MEETING OF KURE BEACH TOWN COUNCIL AND NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR DISCUSSION OF LOAN FOR SEWER INSTALLATION IN THE DAVIS BEACH, FT. FISHER AND SOUTH OF KURE BEACH AREAS Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of the Board, welcomed Mayor Lee Wrenn and Town Attorney, Andrew Canoutas. Attorney Canoutas gave background information on the South Annex area located between the Town of Kure Beach's existing sewer collection system requesting an interest free loan in the amount of $244,000 with a repayment period of five years for sewer installation in this area. I County Manager Cooper gave background information on the interest free loan to Carolina Beach stating when the 201 Plan was prepared an agreement was made that the County would build a lift station for the Wilmington Beach area. County Manager Cooper suggested a interest loan at the prevailing interest rate. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board for the County Manager and staff to prepare proposals and recommendations to be presented within 30 days. Attorney Canoutas and Mayor Wrenn expressed appreciation to the Board for consideration of their request. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH R & E ELECTRONICS Mr. Ed Mayorga, President of R & E Electronics, gave background information on the proposed amendment to the lease agreement stressing the importance of obtaining this additional property requesting the right to sign the lease agreement with the right to purchase the property at the appraised value. Chairman Gottovi commented on the change in policy adopted by the Airport Commission at their last meeting not to sell property. Commissioner O'Neal commented on the sell of key pieces of land in the Industrial Airpark. I County Manager Cooper explained that the present policy was to sell land and use the proceeds to assist with financing of the new terminal. He commented on the benefit of a nice building located on this lot attracting other companies to locate in the Airpark stating he felt the sell of this proptery would not endanger the need or control over Airport property. Commissioner Blake commented on the small parcel of land adjoining the R & E property recommending that R & E purchase this small portion with the other lot in order to avoid having a piece of unusable land. After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to approve the lease/option agreement with a change of property description to include the 726 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 19, 1984 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION OF R & E ELECTRONICS (CONTINUED) additional property over to the weather station with the option to purchase within the first three years subject to FAA approval effective January 1, 1985, with a separate contract being prepared at the date of sell allowing the County the right of first refusal to buy back the property subject to the appraised value at the time of release authorizing the County Manager to execute the necessary documents. PRESENTATION OF FACILITY OF GANG-NAIL SYSTEMS, INC. Mr. Jerry Bankston, Manager of Gang-Nail, gave a presentation of the facility and product to be produced in the plant to locate in Wilmington commenting on future plans for the company. He expressed appreciation to the Board and citizens of New Hanover County for their cooperative attitude and hospitality. LUNCH BREAK Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for lunch from 12:15 o'clock P.M. to 1:21 o'clock P.M. REQUEST FOR ABATEMENT OF LISTING PENALTY - THE CREEK APARTMENTS Mr. Randy Davis of Marvin Poer Company of Atlanta, Georgia, representing the Paragon Group, requested abatement of a listing penalty for The Creek Apartments stating confusion has occurred in the change of ownership of the property. Mr. Register gave background information on the extension request stating the Tax Department was not informed of the transfer of ownership; consenquently, a penalty was applied. Ms. Helen Daniel, Manager of The Creek Apartments, gave background information on the change of ownership. Chairman Gottovi commented on the fact that a reasonable attempt had been made to request the extension even though confusion existed in name of ownership. After discussion, Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to abate the penalty in the amount of $4,774.48. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION OF MARINE EXPO 1985 Dr. Jim Merritt, Chairman of the Task Force for Marine Expo 1985, appeared before the Commissioners presenting a plan and time schedule for Marine Expo 1985. He stated the recommendation of the Task Force was to hire a project director or coordinator for the committee requesting funding for this position from the County. After discussion of the program and time schedules, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to authorize the County Manager to proceed with hiring of a project director for a 9-month period with funds not to exceed $15,000. The position is to be housed by Cape Fear Technical Institute with the City being the lead agency. No other County funds will go toward this project. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION OF FUNDING REQUEST FOR PATHWAY HOUSE Mr. Carl Durham, a Board Member for Halfway House, appeared before the Commissioners requesting funding in the amount of $12,800 for Pathway House, an organization established this summer for alcoholic women. He stressed the importance of providing this service to women stating that treatment had been very successful. Mr. Durham stated this was a one-time request explaining the funds were badly needed in order to keep the house open. i'... 727 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 19, 1984 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION OF FUNDING REQUEST FOR PATHWAY HOUSE (CONTINUED) Chairman Gottovi commented on the data furnished for the request stating a budget and other documents should be presented. I Commissioner O'Shields questioned the difference between this program and other programs now in force for alcoholics both men and women. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that Pathway House should contact the Southeastern Mental Health Center for guidance and direction in obtaining funding or assistance with the program. DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS - OFFENDER AiD AND RESTORATION BOARD Mr. Tom Bailey, Executive Director of OAR, appeared before the Commissioners discussing an amendment to the By-Laws of OAR to include the Chief of Police of Carolina as a permanent member of the OAR Board. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to recommend a change in wording to ex-officio member instead of permanent member and the concept of each Chief of Police of the various municipalities to alternate serving one-year terms. I DISCUSSION OF LONG-TERM CARE SCREENING PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Mr. Wayne Morris, Director of the Department of Social Services, appeared before the Commissioners giving background information on House Bill 405 providing for grant funding through the Department of Human Resources for the Long Term Care Screening Program enabling in-home care and allowing Medicaid reimbursement for durable equiment under the Community Alternatives Program. Director Morris requested the Commissioners to designate the Department of Social Services as the lead agency for the Long-Term Care Screening Program in order to apply for the $25,000 grant and to authorize application to become a Community Alternatives Program Provider. Mr. John Blair gave additional information on the Long-Term Care Screening Program and the duties of the coordinator of the programs. After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to designate the Department of Social Services as the Lead Agency to apply for the grant fudning in the amount of $25,000 and authorization to apply to become a Community Alternatives Program provider. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FOR REPLENISHING THE GENERAL ASSISTANCE BUDGET - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES Mr. Wayne Morris requested approval of funding in the amount of $32,500 for reimbursement of the General Assistance Fund and Victims Emergency Assistance Program which provided assistance to the victims of Hurricane Diana. County Manager Cooper recommended a delay in the funding request stating if expenditures continue, according to general guidelines the General Assistance Fund would have to be reimbursed. He suggested delaying reimbursement of this funding until the first of the year. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to wait until the 1st meeting in January in order to ascertain how much funding would be needed through the end of the fiscal year. 728 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 19, 1984 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION OF DRAINAGE ASSISTANCE - USDA SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE Mr. Mike Washington, Director of the New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District, appeared before the Commissioners giving background information on federal aid for storm drainage assistance due to Hurricane Diana. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board not to apply for assistance due to the fact that maintenance commitments would have to be made to the areas that were improved. Chairman Gottovi, on behalf of appreciation to Mr. Washington for explanation of the assistance program. the his Board, expressed information and DISCUSSION OF DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY Chairman Gottovi commented on declaring a state of emergency stating additional wording should be added to include the "closing of all businesses" in the Civil Preparedness Ordinance and Hurricane Plan when delcaring a state of emergency. Chairman Gottovi stated insurance companies were not paying for business interruption due to this language not being used. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to have the County Attorney prepare the correct wording. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF COMPUTER SYSTEM PROPOSALS Finance Director Andrew Atkinson presented proposals prepared by the Data Processing Steering Committee stating after careful consideration and analysis, it was the unanimous recommendation of the Committee to award the bid to IMB Corporation with approval of a Budget Amendment as follows: Debit -#11 3990 990, Approp. Fund Balance Credit -#11 4132 370, Contracted Services $110,000 $110,000 Chairman Gottovi commented on the possibility of expanding the system into a joint consolidated system for the City and County. Finance Director Atkinson stated he had discussed this idea with the City and would be willing to discuss the matter further. After discussion, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the Budget Amendment and authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with American Management Systems, Inc. awarding the contract for equipment to IBM Corporation. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. BREAK Chairman Gottovi recessed the meeting for a break from 3:00 o'clock P.M. to 3:19 o'clock P.M. DISCUSSION OF ADDITION OF POCOSINS TO THE CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT Planning Director Hayes gave background information on pocosins in the County in the Conservation Overlay District stating an effort had been made to reduce the number of pocosins based on the organic matter content of the underlying soils. Planner Weaver explained the soils high in organic content in New Hanover County were Dorovan, Johnston, and pamlico muck stating these soils covered 11.9% of the County, of which a significant part would be covered by swamp forest or a wetland vegetation other than pocosin. After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to approve the addition of the pocosins to ~ 729 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 19, 1984 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION OF ADDITION OF POCOSINS TO THE CONSERVATION OVERLAY DISTRICT (CONTINUED) the Conservation Overlay District. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. I A copy of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY ADOPTED OCTOBER 6, 1969, is contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page 22. DISCUSSION OF OLD CAPE FEAR RIVER BRIDGE SITE FOR BOAT RAMPS Director of Parks & Recreation, Mike Waters, gave background information on construction of boat ramps on both sides of the ri ver on the Old Cape Fear River Bridge site stating the the state had a program for allocating this land for such projects. He stated the Coastal Resources Commission would provide funding for some portions of the project. County Manager Cooper commented on personnel being knowledgeable in the area of dredging recommending the hiring of a consultant to proceed with this project. After discussion, Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to authorize staff to study this possibility coming back with recommendations to the Board at a later date. Chairman Gottovi expressed appreciation to Mike Waters on a job "well done" in organizing the tour and fish fry for the Coastal Resources Commission. I APPROVAL OF HOUSEHOLD LISTING FORM - TAX DEPARTMENT Tax Administrator Roland Register presented a household listing form to be used for the 1985 listing. After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to approve the form. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND THE REGION P BOARD OF DIRECTORS - COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT Human Services Analyst, Cam McAbee, gave background information on the contract stating on Page 2, Paragraph 2, the wording as follows should be added: through the agency designated to administer the program by the County After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the contract with the additional wording as listed above. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the contract is contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page 22. I Human Services Analyst McAbee, also, requested approval of a resolution designating Head Start as the Community Action Agency for New Hanover County as approved at the regular meeting of November 12, 1984. Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to approve the resolution. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page 22. 730 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 19, 1984 (CONTINUED) COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS REAPPOINTMENT OF ED WARD, JR. AND REAPPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE MEMBERS JACK BRAGG AND JOSEPH JOHNSON TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to reappoint Mr. Ed Ward, Jr. to serve a three-year term expiring November 15, 1987, on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and to reappoint Mr. Jack Bragg and Joseph G. Johnson to alternate terms expiring November 15, 1987. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. RECOMMENDATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE AGING ADVISORY BOARD Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to recommend the following persons for appointment to the Aging Advisory Board: Ms. Catherine Benjamin - reappointment Dana E. Page - appointment Louise Page - appointment Louise Miller -appointment Lucille Johnson - appointment Jane Robinette - appointment APPOINTMENT OF IRVIN A. ROSEMAN AND REAPPOINTMENT OF CARL DURHAM AND JIM STRICKLAND TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Gottovi to appoint Dr. Irvin A. Roseman, Dentist, and reappoint Carl Durham and Jim Strickland to serve three-year terms expiring December 31, 1987, to the Board of Health. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. REAPPOINTNENT OF E. G. VEREEN, JR. TO THE PLUMBING BOARD OF EXAMINERS Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to reappoint Mr. E. G. Vereen, Jr. to serve a three-year term on the Plumbing Board of Examiners expiring December 1, 1987. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENT OF DONALD BLAKE TO THE COURTHOUSE RESTORATION COMMITTEE Commissioner O'Neal MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shie1ds to appoint Donald Blake to the Courthouse Restoration Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSION OF BETTER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN CITY AND COUNTY STAFFS Commissioner O'Shields stressed the importance of the City and County staffs communicating recommending joint staff meetings being held on a monthly basis. County Manager Cooper stated the staffs were meeting frequently and that he would see that information discussed at these meetings was forwarded to the Commissioners. APPOINTMENT OF CLAUD O'SHILEDS TO REPLACE COMMISSIONER BLAKE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ~ORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to appoint Commissioner O'Shields to replace Commissioner Blake on the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Association of ~ I I I 731 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 19, 1984 (CONTINUED) APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER 0' SHIELDS TO REPLACE COMMISSIONER BLAKE AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REPRESENTING DISTRICT 4 (CONTINUED) County Commissioners and write a letter to Pender, Brunswick, and Columbus counties requesting endorsement of Commissioner O'Shields when the Board will make the appointment. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION OF TOURISM FUNDS Commissioner Blake cautioned and requested the Commissioners to carefully guard tourism funds until the Courthouse Restoration . Committee completes this project stating this may be one area in which the County would like to use some of these funds. DISCUSSION OF CROWDEDNESS OF JAIL Commissioner Blake commented on the crowdedness of the jail in New Hanover County and throughout the country suggesting re- establishing a County Farm for minor offenders which would greatly reduce the jail population and would be much more cost effective than an addition to the jail facility. County Manager Cooper commented on the 29-day jail sentences stating this created the problem. ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETING OF FARM LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Commissioner Blake stated a meeting of the Farm Land Preservation Committee would be meeting on November 20, 1984, which he was planning to attend stating he would forward a report of the meeting. ANNOUNCEMENT OF INVITATION TO VISIT HEALTH DEPARTMENT HOME HEALTH AGENCY Chairman Gottovi stated the Commissioners had received an invitation from Ms. Karen Hogan, R.N., to visit the Health Department Home Health Agency to learn more about the program during the week of November 25 through December 1, 1984. If interested in visiting the agency, please contact the Clerk, Lucie Smith. DISCUSSION OF ACQUISITION OF MASONBORO ISLAND AS ESTUARINE SANCTUARY Chairman Gottovi requested donation of the property at the north end of Masonboro Island to the State for the estuarine program stating this would be beneficial in assisting the State with this acquisition. After discussion, Chairman Gottovi MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to authorize the County Manager and staff to prepare the necessary documents for this donation. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DISCUSSION OF COLLEGE ACRES DRIVE TRAFFIC PROBLEM Chairman Gottovi stated the County Attorney had prepared a memo stating potential traffic hazards on College Acres Drive is the direction in which to proceed. She commented on the passage of a resolution by the School Board requesting that access from the apartments not be cut onto College Acres Drive or Clear Run Drive. County Attorney Pope stated a meeting was being held on Tuesday and he would keep the Board informed. 732 MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 19, 1984 (CONTINUED) ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (CONTINUED) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE lOOTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Neal to adopt a resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the U. S. Corps of Engineers in Wilmington. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page 23. APPROVAL OF A 5% MERIT INCREASE FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY After discussion of the satisfactory performance of the County Attorney, Commissioner Blake MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to grant a 5% merit increase. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Blake to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Gottovi adjourned the meeting at 4:32 o'clock P.M. ~i7P~ctf~lY submitted, ~/~ Lucie F. Smith Clerk i'....