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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-04-01 Special Meeting 825 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 1, 1985 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special Session with the Wilmington City Council on Monday, April 1, 1985, at 6:00 o'clock P.M. in the Assembly Room, County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. . I Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sri John Dolan; Fred Retchin, 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 was absent due to a prior commitment. Members present from the Wilmington City Council were: Councilmen Don Betz; Irving Fogler; Tony Pate; E. A. Bordeaux; Mayor Bill Schwartz; and City Manager, William Farris. Chairman O'Neal called the Special Meeting to order stating the purpose of the joint meeting was to discuss and review the Tourism Study performed by Lynn Hill Associates. ADOPTION OF JOINT RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A VISITORS AND MEETINGS COUNCIL County Manager Cooper gave background information on the Tourism Study performed by Lynn Hill Associates presenting a joint resolution establishing a Visitors and Meetings Council reflecting the composition of the Board of Directors. I After a joint discussion of the resolution, Councilman Fogler expressed concern for the City and County having no control over the By-Laws recommending approval of the By-laws by both the City and County. Councilman Betz recommended approval of both the Budget and By-laws. Mayor Schwartz commented on the joint appointment of a marketing, advertising or public relations member recommending the word alternate replace jointly with the City making the first appointment. After discussion, it was the consensus of all members present to substitute the word alternate as suggested. Councilman Betz commented on each governing body placing emphasis on appointments of minority candidates. Councilman Jordan expressed concern for the composition of the Board of Directors stating it would be difficult to find minority candidates that would qualify. Councilman Pate commented on the importance of minority representation recommending changing the lodging category from 4 to 2 and adding 2 members at large. After a lengthy discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to adopt the joint resolution amended as follows: I (1) Add a third paragraph after the composition of the Board requiring approval of the Budget, By-laws, subsequent changes or amendments to By-laws by the City Council and County Commissioners. (2) Adding 2 members at large reducing the lodging category to 2 members. (3) Change the word "jointly" under the category of marketing, advertising and public relations .to appointed alternately by the City and County with the City making the first appointment. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS: Voting Aye: Commissioner Barfield Commissioner Dolan Commissioner Retchin Chairman O'Neal 826 MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, APRIL 1, 1985 (CONTINUED) DISCUSSION OF TOURISM STUDY (CONTINUED) Absent: Commissioner O'Shields A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XII, Page 45. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman O'Neal ad journed the Special Meeting at 6: 45 o'clock P.M. Respectfully submitted, rfJ ' dy~ ~-e F. Harrell Clerk MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 1, 1985 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, April 1, 1985, at 7:00 o'clock P.M. in the Assembly Room, County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present were: Commissioners Jonathan Barfield, Sr.; John Dolan; Fred Retchin; 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 had reported at the previous meeting he would be late due to a prior commitment. Chairman O'Neal gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 8, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Dolan 1985, Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 11, 1985, as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman O'Neal asked if anyone present wished to speak on any item not listed on the Regular Agenda or any item on the Consent Agenda. The following persons commented: Mr. Don Stegall commented on withdrawal of Agenda Item #16, a request for issuance of a Special Use Permit for Oleander Garden Cemetary, requesting assistance in handling the problems created by the company if the request should be presented at a later date. Chairman O'Neal assured Mr. Stegall that all persons concerned would be notified if the request should be placed on the agenda at another time. Mr. Alton Lennon, Attorney representing the petitioner, Bayshore Properties, requested withdrawal of Item #10, a Public Hearing to consider rezoning property located on the southeast side of Market Street running north and south of the entrance to Bayshore Estates from R-15 Residential to B-2 Highway Business. He stated the petitioner had decided to revise the request and would apply for rezoning within the next six months. "