1985-01-21 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING, JANUARY 9, 1985 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED)
Mr. Paul Rich, 141 Oriole Drive
Ms. Lucille Shaffer, Chairman, Board of Education
Mr. Jim Braswell
Mr. Greg Massey
Mr. Jerry Keith, 3228 Chalmers Drive
Mr. John Carraway,5037 College Acres Drive
Ms. Betty Thomas, 4783 College Acres Drive
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After a lengthy period of questions and comments by the
Commissioners, Chairman O'Neal expressed appreciation to the
citizens of College Acres for expressing their concerns stating a
decision would be make on January 21, 1985.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Retchin to close the Public Hearing. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Dolan
Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Barfield
Chairman O'Neal
Absent: Commissioner O'Shields
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Clerk
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1985
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, January 21, 1985, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in the
Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Commissioners John Dolan, Fred
Retchin; Claud 0' Shields, Jr.; Vice-Chairman Jonathan Barf ield,
Sr.; Chairman Nolan O'Neal; County Manager, G. Felix Cooper;
County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F.
Harrell.
Commissioner O'Shields gave the invocation.
MEETING RECESSED FOR MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND
SEWER DISTRICT
Chairman O'Neal recessed from regular session to hold a
meeting of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District at
9:07 o'clock A.M.
Chairman O'Neal reconvened the meeting to regular session at
9:22 o'clock A.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January
7, 1985, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Retchin to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of January
7, 1985. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1985 (CONTINUED)
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman O'Neal asked if any members of the general public
wished to address the Commissioners on any item listed on the
Consent Agenda or not listed on the Regular Agenda. The
following person commented:
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Ms. Grace Avery, Director of the Clean Community Commission,
appeared before the Commissioners inviting everyone to
participate in "Operation Clean Sweep" to be held on February 8 &
9, 1985, for cleaning up the Carolina Beach State Park on Dow
Road.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Retchin to remove Item #7 and Item #20 from the
Consent Agenda and to approve the following consent items:
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Report of Collector of Revenue through December
31, 1984
The Commissioners approved the Report of the Collector of
Revenue through December 31, 1984.
34.
A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page
Approval of Tax Abatements and Refunds
The Commissioners approved a list of tax abatements and
refunds as presented by the Tax Administrator.
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A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page
Approval of Request for Disposition of Records - Register of
Deeds and County Manager's Office
The Commissioners approved the disposition of records as
requested by the Register of Deeds and County Manager's office.
Copies of the lists are on file in the'Clerk's office.
Adoption of Resolution Recognizing DARE as Prominent Community
Organization and Endorsing the Downtown Hotel-Convention Center
Project
The Commissioners adopted a resolution recognizing DARE as a
prominent community organization and endorsing the Downtown
Hotel Convention Center project.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page 34.
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Adoption of a Resolution Designating New Hanover County
Department of Aging as Community Focal Point on Aging
The Commissioners adopted a resolution designating the New
Hanover County Department of Aging as the Community Focal Point
on Aging.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page 35.
Adoption of Resolution to Provide Credit for Military Service
The Commissioners adopted a resolution to enter into an
agreement with the Retirement System to allow County employees to
purchase credit for military service. '
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page 35.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1985 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Approval of Affirmative Action Plan
The Commissioners approved the updated Affirmative Action
Plan as presented by the Personnel Department.
Adoption of Resolution Supporting the City of Wilmington's Public
Improvement Bono Issue
The Commissioners adopted a resolution supporting the City
of Wilmington's Public Improvement Bond Referendum to be held on
March 26, 1985.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page 35.
Approval of Sewer Charge to Cape Fear Utilities
The Commissioners approved a rate of $.0743 per thousand
gallons to Cape Fear Utilities retroactive January 1, 1985 as
follows:
Operation & Maintenance Northeast Interceptor
Operation & Maintenance Souths ide WWTP
Operation & Maintenance Meter
$0.121
0.588
0.034
Total
$0.743
Approval of Special Waste Disposal - E. I. Du Pont Demours &
Company
The Commissioners approved a request from E. I. Du Pont
Demours & Company, Brunswick Conuty, to dispose of Dacron
Polyester Resin and Dimethyterepthalate at the Refuse Fired Steam
Generation Facility.
Approval For Application to be Filed by the Department of Aging
for Arts Grassroots Grant
The Commissioners approved the filing of an application by
the Department of Aging for the Arts Council Grassroots Grant in
the amount of $1,132 with in-kind services as the local match.
Reclassification of Secretary VI to Secretary VII - Engineering
Department
The Commissioners approved the reclassification of Secretary
VI to Secretary VII in Engineering and the transfer of the
Secretary VI position in Parks and Recreation to Engineering.
Approval of Budget Amendment - Social Services
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment
for additional allocation received for the Crisis Intervention
Program and to incorporate a new program due to Friends of Black
Children Grant:
Debit - #11 3530 379, Reim. for County -
Welfare Admin. Expend. $20,160
#11 3530 384, Friends of Black
Children Grant 21,525
Credit -#11 5310 100, Salaries & Wages $18,433
#11 5310 210, FICA 1,192
#11 5310 333, Consultants 400
#11 5310 510, Auto Allowances 1,500
#11 5358 530, Crisis Intervention
Program 20,160
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1985 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Approval of Budget Amendment - Finance
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The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment to
cover County Sales Tax:
Debit - #11 3130 110, Local Option Sales Tax
Credit - #11 4200 556, County Sales Tax
$5,000
$5,000
Approval of Budget Amendment - Engineering Department
The Commissioners approved a Budget Amendment in the amount
of $6,500 to transfer monies from the Hurricane Debris Account to
Parks & Recreation Capital Outlay Account to purchase a used
Morbark Eager Beever Woodchuck:
Debit - #11 4330 395, Hurricane Debris Account
Credit - #11 6120 640, Capital Outlay Equipment
$6,500
$6,500
Budget Amendments Approved by County Manager
The following Budget Amendments were approved by the County
Manager and are being reported for entry into record:
Administration - To reimburse Sheriff's Department
for two portable radios, two portable chargers and
two spare batteries
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Debit - #11 4121 421, Supplies & Materials
#11 4121 640, Capital Outlay - Equip.
Credit - #11 4311 421, Supplies & Materials
#11 4311 640, Capital Outlay - Equip.
$ 230
1,796
$ 230
1,796
Museum - Budget Proceeds from Sale of Museum Prints and
Artifact Acquisition
Debit -#11 3413 410, Receipts - Print Sale
Credit-#ll 6140 372, Artifact Acquisition
$1,210
$1,210
Health - Family Planning - Additional Revenue Received
for Family Planning
Debit -#11 3516 375, Revenue (Family Planning)
Credit-#ll 3949 990, Revenue (County)
$ 750
$ 750
Health/Jobs Bill - Additional Revenue Received from Jobs
Bill in Line Item
Debit -#11 3520 380, Revenue (Jobs Bill)
Credit-#ll 5162 326, Professional Service
$1,750
$1,750
Approval of By-Laws - Offender Aid and Restoration
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The Commissioners approved an amendment to the By-Laws of
the Offender Aid and Restoration Board adding two members to the
board specifically from the Wrightsville and Kure Beach areas.
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Proclamation Proclaiming the Month of February as Human Relations
Month
The Commissioners adopted a proclamation proclaiming the
month of February 1985 as HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH in New Hanover
County.
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A copy of the proclamation is contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page 35.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1985 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Adoption of Resolution Supporting a New Program for Construction
and Nourishment of Reefs
The Commissioners approved a resolution supporting a new
program for construction and nourishment of reefs being initiated
by the N. C. Division of Marine Fisheries.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII,
Page 36.
DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM #20, A REQUEST FOR AN
ADMINISTRATIVE I POSITION - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
After discussion of Consent Agenda Item #20, it was the
consensus of the Board to defer action requesting the Property
Management Supervisor to be present to discuss the request for an
Administrative Assistant I position.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LEASE POLICY FOR RENTAL CAR
OPERATOR, RENTAL CAR SERVICE FACILITY AGREEMENT AND RENTAL CAR
OPERATING AND CONCESSION AGREEMENT - NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT
Mr. Lawrence Murray, Vice-Chairman of the Airport
Commission, gave background information on the resolution stating
the Lease Policy Committee had strived to present agreements that
were acceptable to all parties involved.
Commissioner O'Shields commented on a 20-year lease for a
capital investment of $150,000 expressing concern for the number
of years.
Airport Manager Shackelford commented on the uniqueness of
the rental car operators stating the Lease Policy Committee had
strived to encourage the rental car operators to locate on
Airport property making investments on the facility using their
own funds. He stated the term of the lease was most important
to the car rental operators in making investments and that, also,
any automobile rented off of Airport property was not profitable
to the Airport.
After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to approve the agreements with an
amendment to the Rental Car Service Facility Agreement to Section
15.4, Page 9 to read as follows with incorporation of wording in
the Resolution Lease Policy for removal of storage facilities:
Termination of Agreement. In the event County shall
terminate this agreement of Lessee's right to possession or
occupancy of the leased premises as provided herein, Lessee shall
promptly vacate the premises, surrender and deliver possession
thereof to County, and at its sole expense remove from the leased
premises within thirty (30) days all signs, trade fixtures,
furnishings, personal property, equipment, underground storage
facilities, and materials which Lessee was permitted to install
and maintain under the rights granted herein. Any of Lessee's
property not removed within thirty (30) days shall become County
property.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman O'Neal, on behalf of the Board, expressed
appreciation to the Airport Lease Policy Committee for a job well
done.
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DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY HAZARDOUS
ANALYSIS REPORT
Mr. Dan Summers, Emergency Services Coordinator, presented
the New Hanover County Analysis Report requesting endorsement of
the report.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1985 (CONTINUED)
NEW HANOVER COUNTY HAZARDOUS ANALYSIS REPORT (CONTINUED)
After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Retchin to endorse the report authorizing the
Chairman to write a letter to Mr. Jesse T. Pugh with the Division
of Emergency Management in Raleigh, N. C. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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BREAK
Chairman O'Neal recessed the meeting for a break from 10:10
o'clock A.M. to 10:25 o'clock A.M.
DECISION TO CLOSE CLEAR RUN DRIVE EASEMENT AND ADOPTION OF
THOROUGHFARE SYSTEM FOR THE COLLEGE ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD AMENDING
THE THOROUGHFARE PLAN FOR THE WILMINGTON AREA
Mr. Richard Morgan, Attorney representing Summey Building
Systems, Inc., appeared before the Commissioners requesting the
Board not to close the street. He stated this property was
brought under the present zoning for development expressing the
unfairness of this street closing to the purchaser.
Mr. James Lea, Attorney representing the College Acres
Homeowners Association, appeared before the Commissioners
requesting the closing of Clear Run Drive in order to assist the
citizens in this residential neighborhood with a hazardous
traffic problem brought about by this project. He presented a
letter from Randolph L. Gregory stating he was willing to grant
the College Acres Apartments access over the Clear Run Drive
easement until College Acres has access to Highway 132 at which
time the easement will be closed. A copy of the letter is
contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page 36.
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After a lengthy discussion of the legalities involved in the
closing of Clear Run Drive, Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to close the easement based on the findings
of the Board that: (1) the closing of said easement is not
contrary to the public interest; and (2) based upon the existence
of another easement and upon the willingness of property owners
ad jacent to Clear Run Drive Easement to execute temporary
easements to property now owned by Summey Building System, Inc.,
no individual owning property in the vicinity of Clear Run Drive
Easement will be deprived of reasonable means of ingress and
egress to his property by such closing. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the order closing the easement is contained in
Exhibit Book XII, Page 37.
Mr. Mark Arhendsen, Chairman of the Transportation
Commi ttee, presented the proposed "Thoroughfare System
College Acres Neighborhood" requesting approval
Commissioners.
Advisory
for the
by the
Mr. Bernie Bentley, President of the College Acres
Homeowners Association, stated the proposed plan was acceptable
to his association.
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After discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner 0' Shields to adopt a resolution approving the
"Thoroughfare System for the College Acres Neighborhood" as
presented by the Transportation Advisory Committee amending the
Thoroughfare Plan for the Wilmington area subject to approval by
the City of Wilmington. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Commissioner 0' Shields expresssed appreciation to the
developer and homeowners in giving of their time and effort to
discuss and review a plan acceptable to both parties.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1985 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FOR HIRING OF ARCHITECT FOR PROPOSED
ADDITION TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Dr. Maurice Wilson, Chairman of the Board of Health's
Capital Improvements Committee, appeared before the Commissioners
requesting funds to hire an archi tect to draw plans for a
proposed addition to the New Hanover County Health Department
Building. He gave background information on the growth of health
services in the area and the need for additional space.
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Commi?sioner Dolan commented on providing funds for hiring
an architect before approving the proposed addition to the Health
Department building.
Commissioner O'Shields emphasized the importance of health
services stating the needs will have to be met in the future.
After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to follow regular procedure
obtaining proposals from various firms to be presented to the
Commissioners at a later date for discussion and review before
advancing funds. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE
GOVERNMENTAL UNITS CONSOLIDATION STUDY COMMISSION
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to amend the Resolution Establishing the
Governmental Units Consolidation Study Commission to allow
al terna te members to vote. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is contained in ~xhibit Book XII,
Page 37.
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APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR THREE DEPUTY SHERIFF POSITIONS - CUSTODY
DIVISION
Sheriff McQueen appeared before the Board requesting three
additional Deputy Sheriff positions due to an increase in the number
of transports of inmates stating his personnel had been working
an excessive amount of overtime.
County Manager Cooper stated the positions would involve a cost
of $19,000-$20,000 to complete the fiscal year from unappropriated
funds.
After discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to approve the additional three deputy
positions with a Budget Transfer of $19,500 from the Unappropriated
Fund Balance to complete the fiscal year. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
REPORT BY MUSEUM BUILDING COMMITTEE
Mr. John Olin Perritt III, Chairman of the Museum Building
Committee, gave background information on the study of the
MacMillan Buick property being the most desirable site for the
proposed Museum Building. He commented on the location point as
high in terms of its location and accessibility; but low in terms
of expansion, parking, and out-door programming space.
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After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board for the
Museum to make a Budget Request in 1985/86 Budget for hiring of
an architect for design and site location.
Commissioner O'Shields expressed appreciation to the
Committee for their time and effort given in the preparation of
this report.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1985 (CONTINUED)
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DISCUSSION OF REQUEST BY VISION CABLE OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. TO
INCREASE FRANCHISE FEES
Mr. Harold Seagle, Attorney representing Vison Cable, gave
background information on the Cable Communications Policy Act of
1984, requesting the County to amend the 1977 Franchise Ordinance
authorizing an increase in franchise fees to 5%.
Commissioner Barfield commented on the increase from 3% to
5% being passed to subscribers stating he was ,opposed to
consumers having to absorb the additional cost.
After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED
by Commissioner Barfield to leave the Franchise Ordinance as it is
at 3%. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Dolan
Commissioner Retchin
Commissioner Barfield
Chairman O'Neal
Voting Noe: Commissioner O'Shields
BREAK
Chairman O'Neal recessed the meeting for a break from 12:00
o'clock noon to 12:09 o'clock p.m.
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DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FOR ACQUISITION OF THE nR.R. STONEn AS PART OF
COLLECTION OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY MUSEUM
Ms. Janet Seapker, Museum Di rector, appeared
Commissioners requesting acquisition of the R. R. Stone
the collection of the New Hanover County Museum. She
agencies had requested that the Mu?eum seek ownership.
before the
as part of
stated two
Commissioner Barfield and Commissioner O'Shields expressed
concern for the County assuming ownership of the tug stating a lead
agency needed to be established for ownership.
After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields to commit $2,000 for preservation
of the tug if a lead agency is established for ownership. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
RECESS FOR LUNCH
Chairman O'Neal recessed the meeting for lunch from 12:37
o'clock P.M. to 1:26 o'clock P.M.
ABATEMENT OF PENALTY ON PRIVILEGE LICENSE - HOWARD'S TRAILER COUNTRY
After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Dolan to abate the penalty for the last two years.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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ABATEMENT OF PENALTY ON PRIVILEGE LICENSE - MONTGOMERY WARD SALES
AGENCY
After discussion, Commissioner Barfield MOVED,' SECONDED by
Commissioner Retchin to abate the penalty for the last two years.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF LT. J. B. STINSON, JOHN BLAIR, AND RONALD SAUCIER TO
THE CBA TASK FORCE
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin
to appoint Lt. J. B. Stinson to fill an unexpired term expiring
December 31, 1986, representing Law Enforcement on the CBA Task
Force. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner O'Shields
to appoint Mr. John Blair to serve a three-year term in the Social
Services Category on the CBA Task Force expiring on December 31,
1987.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1985 (CONTINUED)
Commissioner O'Neal MOVED,
0' Shields to appoint Mr. Ronald E.
term as a Member at Large expiring
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
SECONDED by Commissioner
Saucier to serve a three-year
December 31, 1987. Upon vote,
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DISCUSSION OF DRAFT BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY TO AGREE TO
ACQUIRE RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR ROADS OUTSIDE CORPORATE LIMITS
Commissioner O'Shields stated he had presented the two draft
bills to the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Association
of County Commissioners for clarification of the law relating to
acquisi tion by ci ties of street rights-of-way outside the
corporate limits allowing counties to acquire land in
unincorporated areas as rights-of-way for street construction or
improvement projects around a municipality. He stated the
association was going to back these bills on a statewide basis.
DISCUSSION OF ZONING CASTLE HAYNE
Commissioner O'Shields commented on the need to zone Castle
Hayne requesting the Planning Department to study this matter
and place this item on the agenda for the second meeting in
February.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board for the
Planning Department to study and present recommendations to the
Commissioners on February 18, 1985.
DISCUSSION OF CONCERN BY CAPE FEAR TECHNICAL INSTITUTE FOR PROPOSED
HOTEL/CONVENTION CENTER BY DARE
Commissioner O'Shields expressed concern over the Board of
Trustees of Cape Fear Technical Institute not being flexible and
willing to work with projects such as the Hotel/Convention Center.
He recommended calling Mrs. Schwartz assuring her continued County
support of Cape Fear Tech emphasizing the benefit of such projects
to all citizens of the County.
Commissioner Barfield expressed concern for Commissioners
becoming involved until time to negotiate stating Cape Fear Tech
and DARE should discuss this matter.
Chairman O'Neal stated he felt that Cape Fear Tech should be
assured of continued support of the institute.
DISCUSSION OF GREENSBORO/HIGH POINT AIRPORT AUTHORITY MEETING
Commissioner O'Neal gave a report on the meeting of the
Greensboro/High Point Airport Authority stating the visit was
quite interesting and that the Authority had done an outstanding
job with operation of the Airport for the past 22 years. He
stated they were not involved with any use of land for any
related industries but operated on a regional basis.
REPORT ON LEGISLATIVE GOALS CONFERENCE IN HIGH POINT
Commissioner Retchin commented on the discord concerning the
proposed procedure to request the Department of Motor Vehicles to
collect property taxes for Counties as licenses are renewed for
vehicles. He recommended submitting the following alternatives
to NCACC:
a. Require all counties to issue windshield decals either
at the time the vehicle is listed or at the time the
tax is paid and provide for a citation by all law
enforcement agencies against vehicles not displaying
the proper decal.
b. Deliver renewal cards for licenses for vehicles to the
counties in which registered 30 days prior to the
normal mailing time to allow each tax department to
verify on the renewal card that the vehicle has been
properly registered on that county's tax abstract.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1985 (CONTINUED)
REPORT OF LEGISLATIVE GOALS CONFERENCE (CONTINUED)
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Legislation to prohibit the issuance of the vehicle
license without the property certification by the County
Tax Department would then assure it's listing and
ultimate payment of the taxes due.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to submit
these proposals to Ron Aycock, President of the North Carolina
Association of County Commissioners.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER
DISCUSSION OF SALE OF ENTITLEMENT MONIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983-84
AND 1984-85 FROM THE DAYTONA BEACH REGIONAL AIRPORT, COUNTY OF
VOLUSIA, FLORIDA
County Manager Cooper gave background information on a
memorandum received from the County of Volusia, Florida,
requesting bids for $1,000,000 of entitlement monies for Fiscal
Years 1983-84 and 1984-85. He stated the issue had been
discusssed with the Airport Terminal Consultant in Washington, D.
C., wi th this method being acceptable legally. A pre-bid
conference is to be held by the Purchasing Director's office at
2:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 29, 1985, in the County of Volusia
Florida, DeLand, Florida.
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Airport Manager Shackelford commented on the funding program
stating generally 90% was federal participation, 5% state
participation, and 5% county participation. He stated this
formula applied to safety projects; however, when the money is
used for terminal buildings, the program limits the matching rate
to 50 %.
After a lengthy discussion, it was the consensus of the
Board to authorize the County Manager and Airport Manager to
investigate this matter and report back to the Commissioners.
APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL POLICY REVISION AND OVERTIME
After discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to approve Item No. 7 on the Consent
Agenda, Personnel Policy Revision and Overtime, with the
incorporation of 14 days to the pay period and 40 hours for
compensatory time. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL FOR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT TO MAKE NAME BADGES
County Manager Cooper gave background information on the
cost of $5 per employee for name badges stating a machine could
be purchased for $1,925 to be used by the Print Shop to produce
these badges with the additional capacity to produce parking
space signs, door signs, etc. He stated the cost of the initial
process would be approximately $3,000.
Commissioner Dolan commented on the security factor of
badges stating he supported the idea.
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After discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to allocate funding in the amount of $3,000
for purchase of the machine and issuance of name tags. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
After further discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to individually mark each
Commissioner's parking space. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
FOLLOWS:
Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Dolan
Commissioner Retchin
Commissioner O'Shields
Voting Noe: Chairman O'Neal
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JANUARY 21, 1985 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF DEPARTURE FOR RETREAT
County Manager Cooper stated each Commissioner should meet
at the County Parking Lot at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 24,
1985, for departure for the retreat to Bald Head Island.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Retchin to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 2:55 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Clerk
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JANUARY 29, 1985
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special
Session with the Wilmington City Council on Tuesday, January 29,
1985, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in the Assembly Room, 320 Chestnut
Street, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.:
John Dolan: Claud O'Shields, Jr.: Fred Retchin, Chairman Nolan
O'Neal: County Manager G. Felix Cooper: Assistant County Manager,
Mary Gornto: and Sherry Griffin, Recorder.
Councilmembers present were: E. A. Bordeaux: Irving Fogler:
E. A. Pate: Robert Shipp: Mayor William Schwartz: City Manager,
William Farris: Assistant City Manager, Susan Dankel: and Clerk,
Claire Hughes. Councilman Luther Jordan arrived at 4:15 o'clock
P.M.
Chairman O'Neal called the meeting to order stating the
purpose of the Special Meeting was to hear a presentation by Doug
Boykin concerning the North Chase Project and a presentation by
Lynn Hill and Associates for the results of the tourism study.
PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF NORTH CHASE PROJECT
Mr. Doug Boykin introduced the consultants present
representing Ammons-Boykin Corporation stating the purpose of the
presentation was to discuss the North Chase Project trying to
find a solution acceptable to the City, County, and Ammons-Boykin
Corporation to bring this project into existence. He presented
slides and gave background information on the following issues:
(1) the need to amend the Wilmington/New Hanover County Land Use
Plan: and (2) ongoing discussions with City and County staffs
for utilities.
The presentation included background information concerning
the planning process, engineering issues, and the economic impact
of North Chase which is presently planned for 2,787 units.
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After discussion of the pros and cons of the poject by the
Commissioners and City Councilmen, Chairman O'Neal thanked Mr.
Boykin and his associates for the informative presentation
stating that decisions would be made by both governing bodies.
PRESENTATION OF TOURISM STUDY BY LYNN HILL & ASSOCIATES
Ms. Hill made a presentation of the Tourism Study
emphasizing the potential revenues available to the citizens and
businesses of New Hanover County by establishing a Wilmington
Area Visitors and Meetings Council for the promotion of tourism.
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