1985-05-20 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 20, 1985
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular
Session on Monday, May 20, 1985, at 9:00 o'clock A.M. in the
Assembly Room, New Hanover County Administration Building,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Members present were: Commissioners John Dolan; Fred
Retchin; Claud 0' Shields, Jr.; Vice-Chairman Jonathan Barfield,
Sr.; Chairman Nolan O'Neal; County Manager, G. Felix Cooper;
County Attorney, Robert W. Pope; and Deputy Clerk to the Board,
Joyce B. Bragg.
Chairman Nolan O'Neal gave the invocation.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman O'Neal asked if any member of the general public
wished to address the Commissioners on any item that is not on
the Agenda. No one commented.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Retchin asked that Item #4 and 5 be removed
from the Consent Agenda and placed at the end of the Agenda for
discussion.
Commissioner Dolan asked that Item #25 be removed from the
Consent Agenda for discussion.
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED BY Commissioner Dolan
to approve the following Consent Agenda items. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Report of Collector of Revenue through April 30, 1985
The Commissioners approved the Report of Collector of
Revenue through April 30, 1985.
A copy of the report is contained in Exhibit Book XIII, Page 6.
Approval of Tax Abatements and Refunds
The Commissioners approved a list of tax abatements and
refunds as presented by the Tax Administrator.
A copy of the list is contained in Exhibit Book XIII, Page 6.
Approval of Refund of Penalties on Privilege Licenses - Automotive
Service Station - Tax Department
The Commissioners approved a request to refund Penalties on
Privilege Licenses to Hanover Hardware for license years prior to
July, 1984.
Adoption of Resolution for Addition of Road to State Secondary
Road System
The Commissioners adopted a resolution approving the
additions of the following roads to the N. C. State Maintained
Secondary Road System:
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Lord Nance Court, Kings Grant Subdivision, Section 14
(Div. File #521-N)
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XIII,
Page 6.
Approval of Budget Amendments Approved by County Manager
The following Budget Amendments were approved by the County
Manager and are being reported for entry into the record:
85-335 - Human Relations
Contingencies
Salaries & Wages
Debit
$1,461
Credit
$1,461
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 20, 1985, (CONTINUED)
Approval of Budget Amendments Approved by County Manager
(Continued)
330 - Print Shop
Revenue from Printing
Supplies
Debit
$2,000
Credit
$2,000
Revision of Privilege License
The Commissioners revise certain headings in the Privilege
License Ordinance as follows:
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Add 3A AUTOMOTIVE ITEMS - MISCELLANEOUS SALES, RETAIL
See Section (4) under Automotive Service Stations
ADD 3B AUTOMOTIVE - MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE & REPAIR
See Section (4) under Automotive Service Stations
A copy of this revision is on file in the Clerk's Office to
be codified in the New Hanover County Code.
Approval of New Environmental Health Fees - Health Department
The Commissioners approved the addition of three new
fees in the Environmental Health Program of the New
Hanover County Health Department to be initiated on July 1, 1985.
The new fees are as follows:
1. Inspection of sewage treatment systems in conjunction
with the relocation of mobile homes or conventional homes -
$15.00.
2. Recertification of existing sewage treatment systems
(homes being resold) - $15.00.
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3. Preliminary inspection of proposed sub-division or
mobile home park - $25.00 for the first acre and $10.00 for each
additional acre.
Adoption of Resolution for Acceptance of Offers to Purchase
Property Owned Jointly by the City and County
The Commissioners adopted a resolution accepting offers from
Johnny Tindall and wife, Peggy Anne Tindall, E. Edward Nixon and
wife, Anna M. Nixon to purchase certain parcels of property for
the sum of $2,150.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XIII,
Page 7.
Adoption of Resolution for Acceptance of Offer to Purchase
Property Owned Jointly by the City and County
The Commissioners adopted a resolution accepting offer from
E. Edward Nixon and wife, Anna M. Nixon to purchase a certain
parcel of property for the sum of $2,735.
A copy of the resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XIII,
Page 7.
Lifeguard Agreement - Fort Fisher Recreation Area
Parks and Recreation Department
The Commissioners authorize the Chairman to execute the
Fort Fisher Lifeguard Contract between New Hanover County and the
Town of Carolina Beach.
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A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager's
Office.
AIP-Ol Drainage Improvements
Airport
The Commissioners
Construction Company for
Hanover County Airport.
- Change
Order
#4
approved Change Order #4 with Harnett
AIP-Ol Drainage Improvements at the New
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 20, 1985, (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Approval of Change Order 11 - Runway 34 Approach Clearing Project
- Airport
The Commissioners aproved Change Order #1 for Rowe Tree
Company for the Runway 34 Approach Clearing Project.
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Approval of Recommendations Regarding Harnett Construction
Company Contract
The Commissioners approved the following recommendations by
the Airport Commission regarding the Harnett Construction Company
contract:
1) Contract completion date of August 31, 1984
2) Increase the contract time by 48 calendar days
3) Assess liquidated damages for 17 calendar days at a
rate of $200 per day
Approval of TCA Work Authorization 85-3 - AIP-03 Project,
Airfield Lighting Vault - Airport
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute the
TCA Work Authorization 85-3 for Airfield Lighting Vault.
Approval of a Transfer of Ownership of the Budget Rent A Car
Franchise - Airport
The Commissioners appproved the Transfer of Ownership of
the Budget Rent A Car Franchise from Budget Rent A Car of Raleigh
Durham to Eastern Carolina Leasing, Inc.
Approval of Supplemental Agreement II for Runway 16-34 Crack
Clean and Sealing - AIP-02 Project - Airport
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The Commissioners approved Supplemental Agreement #1 to
increase Tranvel, Inc.'s contract by $6,634 for Crack Cleaning
and Sealing' for Runway 16-34.
. Approval of Change Order 12 - AIP-02 Project - Runway Distance
Remaining Signs - Airport
The Commissioners approved Change Order #2 for the AIP-02
Project for runway distance remaining signs, representing a
reduction in price of $709.90.
Approval of TCA Work Authorization 85-2A - AIP- 03 Project, East
Access Road - Airport
The Commissioners approved the TCA Work Authorization 85-2A
of the AIP-03 Project for the East Access Road subject to
concurrence by FAA.
Approval of Change Order 11 - Automatic Door Project - Airport
The Commissioners approved Change Order #1 for Standard
Glass Company to install automatic doors in the north vestibule
of the terminal building.
Amendment to Airport Ordinance
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The Commissioners amended Section 2.5-9 of the Airport
Ordinance to add civil penalties for improper conduct at the
airport.
A copy of the Amendment is filed in the Clerk's Office for
codification in the New Hanover County Code.
. Contract Execution for Seagate Sewer
Engineering
The Commissioners authorized the Chairman to execute a
contract with Dellinger, Inc. of Monroe in the amount of
$1,389,265 for the Seagate Sewer.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 20, 1985, (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (CONTINUED)
Contract Executio~ for Seagate Sewer (continued)
A copy of the contract is on file in the County Manager's
Office.
Approval of Budget Amendment - TB, Health Department
The Commissioners approved the following Budget Amendment
for the TB Program at the Health Department:
85-346 - Health
State Grant (TB)
Salaries
Department Supplies
Capital Outlay
Travel, Meetings and Schools
Debit
$5,000
Credit
$2,500
2,073
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PRESENTATION OF RETIREMENT PLAQUE TO ELIZABETH RHODES
Chairman O'Neal, on the behalf of the County Commissioners,
presented a plaque to Mrs. Elizabeth H. Rhodes, an employee at
the New Hanover County Agriculture Extension Service, in
recognition of her retirement after 25 years and 2 months service
to New Hanover County.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 PUBLIC BUILDING BONDS FOR A SOCIAL
SERVICES BUILDING IN THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
The Clerk of the Board of Commissioners reported to the
Board of Commissioners that the bond order entitled, "BOND ORDER
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 PUBLIC BUILDING BONDS FOR
THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER", which had been introduced on May 6,
1985, had been published in a qualified newspaper on May 10,
1985, with notice that the Board would hold a public hearing
thereon on May 20, 1985. The Clerk also reported that the
County's Finance Officer had filed in her office a statement of
debt complying with the provisions of The Local Government Bond
Act and such statement as filed showed the net indebtedness of
the County to be 1.23% of the appraised valuation of property in
said County subject to taxation.
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Commissioner Barfield MOVED that the Board of Commissioners
proceed to hold a public hearing on the public building bond
order. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin and was
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED.
At 9:30 o'clock A.M., the Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners announced that the Board would hear anyone who
wished to be heard on the questions of the validity of the public
building bond order and the advisability of issuing the bonds.
At the direction of the Chairman, the Clerk of the Board of
Commissioners read said public building bond order and the
published notice of hearing.
No one appeared to speak.
Commissioner Retchin MOVED that the pubLic hearing be
closed. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield and was
UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED.
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Commissioner Retchin MOVED that the Board of Commissioners
adopt without change or amendment and direct the Clerk to publish
as prescribed by The Local Government Bond Act the bond order
entitled, "BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000
PUBLIC BUILDING BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER", introduced
at the meeting of the Board of Commissioners held on May 6, 1985.
The MOTION was SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield and was adopted
by the following vote:
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 20, 1985, (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF A BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 PUBLIC BUILDING BONDS FOR A SOCIAL
SERVICES BUILDING IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY (CONTINUED)
AYE S :
Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner Dolan
Commissioner O'Neal
Commissioner O'Shields
Commissioner Retchin
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NAYS:
None
Commissioner Retchin MOVED the adoption of the following
resolution which was read at length to the Board:
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has adopted the
bond order hereinafter described authorizing the issuance of
$5,000,000 Public Building Bonds and such bond order and the
indebtedness to be incurred by the issuance of such bonds and the
tax to be levied for the payment of such bonds should be
submitted to the voters of the County of New Hanover for their
approval or disapproval in order to comply with the Constitution
and laws of North Carolina; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the
County of New Hanover, as follows:
(1) The questions whether the qualified voters of the
County of New Hanover shall approve or disapprove (a) the
indebtedness to be incurred by the issuance of the bonds of the
County authorized by said bond order, which indebtedness shall be
secured by a pledge of the County's faith and credit, (b) the
levy of a tax for the payment thereof, and (c) said bond order
shall be submitted to the qualified voters of said County at an
election to be held in said County on October 8, 1985.
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(2) The Clerk of the Board of Commissioners is hereby
authorized and directed to publish a notice of said election
which shall be in substantially the following form:
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER, NORTH CAROLINA
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOND ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special bond election
will be held in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, on
October 8, 1985, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified
voters of said County the questions whether they shall approve or
disapprove (1) the indebtedness to be incurred by the issuance of
bonds of said County of the maximum principal amount of
$5,000,000, which indebtedness shall be secured by a pledge of
the County's faith and credit, and (2) the levy of a tax for the
payment of such bonds, and (3) the bond order entitled, "BOND
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 PUBLIC BUILDING
BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER" adopted by the Board of
Commissioners of said County on May 20, 1985, to authorize the
issuance of said bonds and the levy of such tax.
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The $5,000,000 Public Building Bonds are authorized to
pay capital costs of constructing a public building, including
the acquisition of land, and including the acquisition and
installation of furnishings and equipment therefor.
The ballots to be used at said election shall contain
the words, "SHALL the order authorizing $5,000,000 of bonds
secured by a pledge of the faith and credit of the County of New
Hanover to pay capital costs of constructing a public building,
including the acquisition of land, and including the acquisition
and installation of furnishings and equipment therefor, and a tax
to be levied for the payment thereof, be approved?", with squares
labelled "YES" and "NO" beneath or beside such words in which
squares the voter may record his choice.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 20, 1985, (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF A BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 PUBLIC BUILDING BONDS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES
BUILDING (CONTINUED)
In the event a majority of the qualified voters voting
at said election vote to approve the order, the incurring of
indebtedness and the levy of a tax related thereto, said bonds
shall be issued and taxes shall be levied for the payment of such
bonds.
The polls for the election will open at the hour of
6:30 o'clock, A.M. and will close at the hour of 7:30 o'clock,
P.M. The election will be held in the following Precincts and
Polling Places in the County:
Precinct
Wilmington
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Cape Fear
1
2
3
Harnett
3
4
5
6
Polling Place
D.C. Virgo School
813 Nixon St.
Tileston School
412 Ann St.
William Hooper School
410 Meares St.
Sunset Park Jr. High School
201 Tennessee Ave.
Cape Fear Presbyterian Church
2606 Newkirk Ave.
New Hanover High School
Brogden Hall
Williston Jr. High School
401 S. 10th St.
Lake Forest, Inc.
250 Pinecrest Pkwy.
Annie B. Snipes School
2150 Chestnut St.
Washington Catlet School
814 Colwell Ave.
Fire Station (Empie Park)
3403 Park Ave.
Forest Hills School
410 Colonial Dr.
Winter Park Presbyterian Church
4501 Wrightsville Ave.
Roland Grice School
4412 Lake Ave.
Blount School
3702 Princess Place Dr.
Pine Valley School
440 John S. Mosby Dr.
American Legion Bldg.
Masonboro Loop Road
Winter Park School
204 McMillan Ave.
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Wrightsboro School
640 Castle Hayne Rd.
Castle Hayne Fire Station
Castle Hayne Rd.
Laney High School
Hwy. # 132
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Seagate Baptist Church
6115 Oleander Dr.
College Park School
5001 Oriole Dr.
Noble Jr. High School
6620 Market St.
Spring View Baptist Church
801 N. College Rd.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 20, 1985, (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF A BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 PUBLIC BUILDING BONDS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES
BUILDING (CONTINUED)
Precinct
Polling Place
7
Ogden Fire Station
7375 Market St.
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Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach School
Harbor Island
Masonboro
4
Masonboro Baptist Church
1501 Beasley Rd.
New Hanover Rescue Squad
4550 Carolina Beach Rd.
United Advent Chistian Church
5540 S. College Rd.
Myrtle Grove Baptist Church
Myrtle Grove Sound
(Masonboro Lp. Rd. & Piner Rd.)
2
3
5
Federal Point
3
Myrtle Grove Community Bldg.
Carolina Beach Rd.
Town Hall
Carolina Beach, N.C.
Town Hall
Kure Beach, N.C.
1
2
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The registration records for said election will be kept
open at the Office of the New Hanover County Board of Elections,
149 North Fourth Street, in Wilmington, from 8:00 o'clock, A.M.,
until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., each weekday, and at the New Hanover
County PubLic Library Second and Chestnut streets, in Wilmington,
from 9:00 o'clock, A.M., until 5:00 o'clock P.M., each weekday,
through September 9, 1985 . Additionally, the Judges and
Registrars of Election may register voters by appointment,
through September 9, 1985. The information concerning
registration by appointment may be obtained from the Board of
Elections at the address set forth above. The last day of
registration for the special election shall be September 9, 1985.
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Any qualified voter who (1) expects to be absent from
the County during the entire period that the polls are open on
said election day, or (2) because of sickness or other physical
disability will be unable to be present at the polls to vote in
person on said day, or (3) is incarcerated and otherwise entitled
to vote in said election or (4) is an employee of the County
Board of Elections and his assigned duties on the day of election
will cause him to be unable to vote in person, may apply for an
absentee ballot to be used in voting at said election.
Information concerning the time and manner for applying for an
absentee ballot, including the last day for making such
application, can be obtained from the County Board of Elections
at the Board's office in Wilmington, North Carolina.
By order of the Board of Commissioners of the County of
New Hanover.
Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk, Board of Commissioners
County of New Hanover
North Carolina
Said notice of special election shall be published at
least twice. The first publication shall be not less than 14
days and the second publication not less than 7 days before the
last day on which voters may register for the special election.
(3) The New Hanover County Board of Elections is
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 20, 1985, (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADOPTION OF A BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 PUBLIC BUILDING BONDS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES
BUILDING (CONTINUED)
hereby requested to print and distribute the necessary ballots
and to provide the equipment for the holding of said election and
to conduct and to surpervise said election.
(4) The Clerk of the Board of Commissioners shall
mail or deliver a certified copy of this resolution to the New
Hanover County Board of Elections within three days after the
resolution is adopted.
Commissioner Barfield SECONDED the motion and the
MOTION was UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED.
PRESENTATION OF CORPORATE REORGANIZATION OF NEW HANOVER
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Mr. Dan Cameron, New Hanover Memorial Hospital Board of
Trustees' Chairman appeared before the Commissioners giving
information from a study for the proposal for changing the
corporate structure of New Hanover Memorial Hospital, stating
that County control over the hospital would be just as exactly as
it is now. He asked the Commissioners to make a transfer
agreement transferring title to non-profit corporation so that
its legal name can be changed from public to community. Under
the agreement the County Commissioners will continue to appoint
Trustees as terms are vacated. Mr. Cameron proposed that the
transfer agreement specifically prohibit mortgage of the building
and grounds of the hospital. He requested the Commissioners
place this matter high on their agenda so that a decision can be
made whether or not to enter into an agreement similiar to the
one that has been provided so that it can be in place by the
beginning of their Fiscal Year October 1, 1985.
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After discussion, it was the consensus of the Commissioners
to set a date for a work session in the next sixty days.
PRESENTATION ON ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER PROGRAM
(PSO) - AIRPORT
Airport Manager R. C. Shackelford appeared before the
Commissioners presenting a proposal to establish a Public Safety
Officer Program at the New Hanover County Airport for security.
The Airport Commission adopted the PSO program, including it in
the Budget process for this fiscal year, but it was removed from
consideration until it was placed before the Commissioners to
decide what they wanted to do about the security at the Airport.
Commissioner 0' Shields commented on the communication
relationship between the Airport Commission and the County
Manager and objected to how the item came before the County
Commissioners. He stated that the change in security practices
at the Airport is immature and in the future, the Airport
Commission should consult the County Manager on items to appear
on the Agenda and Airport items should be accompanied by the
County Manager's recommendations.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield that recommendations from the Airport Commission be
channeled through the Airport Manager to the County Manager for
his recommendation before it is presented to the County
Commissioners. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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County Manager Cooper stated he did not approve of the
Public Safety Officer Program at the Airport because it is a
policy that is in total conflict with the overall County policy.
After discussion, Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by
Commissioner Barfield to continue to handle security at the
Airport with the Sheriff's Department and if there is any need to
increase it or make changes, that they come back to the County
Commissioners in the form of recommendations of the Airport
Manager and the County Manager.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 20, 1985, (CONTINUED)
PRESENTATION ON ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER PROGRAM AT
THE AIRPORT (CONTINUED)
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After further discussion, Commissioner O'Shields amended his
MOTION, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to include the
County Manager's suggestion "taking the recommendation in its
present form and annotate certain areas indicating fiscal and
management decisions and make sure that those are clear and give
you his feelings of what other functions and operations are going
to be affected by the program, i.e. liabilities, the cost of
insurance, the new Supreme Court ruling on overtime pay for
officers such as these, that haven't been addressed, the affect
on the legal department, and bring back to the Commissioners
within 90 days for their additional considerations". Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
Ayes: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner O'Shields
Commissioner Retchin
Chairman O'Neal
Naye: Commissioner Dolan
Commissioner Dolan stated that for the first time since he
has been in office, he thought the Commissioners had not looked
at the issue with a bussinesslike practical approach to the
problem, but there was some interdepartmental politics.
Mr. William Funderburg appeared before the Commissioners
stating the need for aircrash firefighters on duty at all times.
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BREAK
Chairman O'Neal recessed the meeting for a break at 10:15
o'clock A. M. until 10:35 o'clock A.M.
PRESENTATION OF ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY FOR THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY
AIRPORT
Dr. Roger P. Hill, Chairman, Department of Economic and
Finance at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington
appeared before the County Commissioners to present the findings
of an Economic Impact Study for the New Hanover County Airport.
Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin
to accept the Economic Impact Study as presented.
A copy of the study is filed in the Clerk's Office.
LUNCH
Chairman O'Neal recessed the meeting at 12:05 o'clock P.M.
until 2:00 o'clock P.M. for lunch.
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SHERIFF'S PROPOSAL FOR MODIFICATION OF AGRICULTURE EXTENSION
BUILDING
Captain Robert Spell appeared before the Commissioners
discussing the Sheriff's proposal for modification of the
Agriculture Extension Building into a custody annex and the need
for a place to accommodate the weekend inmates who have been
charged with DWI and incarcerated as a result of the Safe Roads
Act. He stated there was a need for an additional 15 deputies to
operate the facility.
The Commissioners asked that the Sheriff come back with
figures on operating the facility including personnel.
PRESENTATION OF BUDGET MESSAGE
County Manager Cooper presented the budget message to the
Commissioners stating his concerns about some of the trends and
stated the budget was within the tax rate of sixty eight cents
per $100.
A copy of the complete message is contained in Exhibit Book
XIII, Page 8.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 20, 1985, (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT RESOLUTION DEFINING A NEW
FIRE SERVICE DISTRICT
County Manager Cooper stated he met with the Fire Inspection
Committee and they do not want to recommend to the Commissioners
to establish a Fire Service District. He proposed that a Fire
Service District be established and through statutory
implementation and working with citizens and firemen come up with
an equitable method of determining means of allocating funds in
the unincorporated areas, that you call for a resolution for a
public hearing establishing a Fire Service District and if the
district is established this fiscal year, then the Commissioners
would levy the tax as the firemen have requested this year in the
total amount for two years with a minimum increase in funding.
We could immediately start paying for their monthly payments as
they have requested it from the County General Fund and once this
Service district is established and the tax has been collected,
then the tax could be returned to the County General Fund to
cover it.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Retchin to direct the staff to prepare a report as outlined in
G.S. 153A-302 (6) which shall contain (1) a map of the proposed
district showing its proposed boundaries; (2) a statement showing
that the proposed district meets the standards as indicated
above; (3) a plan for providing one or more of the services
listed in G.S. 153A-301 to the district and after receiving and
accepting the report, mail the report to those property owners
outlined in G.S. l53A-302 and at least four weeks after mailing
the report, the Commissioners shall hold a public hearing before
adopting any resolution defining a new service district.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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Ayes: Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner O'Shields
Commissioner Retchin
Chairman O'Neal
Naye: Commissioner Dolan
Commissioner Dolan stated that he was not opposed to the
Fire Service District but opposed to the method of setting it up
and expressed his feeling that the best way is to give the public
the opportunity to vote in a referendum to establish a Fire
Service District.
CONSIDERATION OF TAX INCREASE
Commissioner O'Shields commented on a tax increase stating
that if it is necessary to continue allocating funds to the
different areas of need as outlined in the budget that he is
willing to consider a possible raise in taxes in order to fund
it.
Commissioner Dolan expressed his opposition to a tax
increase.
Chairman O'Neal commented that we need to be more realistic
in budget matters and there is a need to increase taxes.
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Commissioner Retchin stated that this budget was a very
tight budget and funds would continue to be cut back by the State
government and he would be willing to increase taxes.
Commissioner Barfield stated that he agreed to the need of a
tax increase.
PROGRESS REPORT ON MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE/WOMEN BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
Human Relations Director, Bill Jessup appeared before the
Commissioners giving information on the progress on the Minority
Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise Program as
related to the Airport expansion and stating that there was a
need for staff changes to meet criteria to be in compliance. Mr.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 20, 1985, (CONTINUED)
PROGRESS REPORT ON MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE/WOMEN BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE PROGRAM (CONTINUED)
Jessup stated that FAA would accept this program by the end of
May. He stated that his department was ahead of schedule.
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He introduced Pat Melvin, who is the project manager and
Lucy Lynch, an itern who will be working on this project until
mid August.
Commissioner Barfield expressed satisfaction with the
Program preparation chart in recruiting minority businesses.
DISCUSSION OF THE PROBLEM OF DESTRUCTION TO THE DUNE AREA ON THE
NORTHERN EXTENTION OF CAROLINA BEACH
Chairman O'Neal stated that the Commissioners had received
correspondence from the Sierra Club on dune destruction at the
Northern End of Carolina Beach and asked to appear before the
Commissioners to discuss the problem. No one was present to
represent the Sierra Club.
County Attorney Pope stated that the problem has been
lack of enforcement of an existing ordinance. He was advised by
the Sheriff's Department that they were implementing enforcement
of the County Ordinance on the Northern Extention of Carolina
Beach.
DISCUSSION OF REQUEST OF THE WILMINGTON CHAPTER OF THE NORTH
CAROLINA NETWORK FOR ANIMALS
Ms. JoAnne Likens, representative of the Wilmington Chapter
of the North Carolina Network for Animals, requested that this
item be postponed until a later meeting for discussion.
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Mr. Scott Singleton, representing the Animal Control
Advisory Committee, commented and requested that matters such as
this nature be referred to the Animal Control Advisory Committee
for recommendations through the Health Department.
Commissioner O'Shields stated that additional information
is necessary before it is placed on the agenda again.
DOMICILIARY HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Ms. Sheila Davis, Chairman of the Domiciliary Home
Community Advisory Committee appeared before the Commissioners
stating they had a ten member Committee with six active members
and introduced Mr. Jack Frank, Mrs. Ann Boseman, Mr. John May,
and Al Sebian. She requested that the Commissioners increase the
number of members to twenty, appoint a representative from Social
Services and make appointments to people who are willing to work
and attend meetings. She invited each Commissioner to attend
some of the meetings. She discussed the difficult relationship
the committee has with the Department of Social Services and the
Health Department and expressed their desire for more help and
support from the Commissioners.
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Ms. Davis requested a means of identification when they
visit the homes. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to
direct the County Manager to provide name tags identical to those
of County employees.
Mr. John May commented that there was not enough members to
visit the homes in this community.
Commissioner O'Shields assured the Committee that if there
were areas in the Ordinance that the County Commissioners or the
Department of Social Services should be doing, or if you should
be getting more support from the Department of Human Resources in
Raleigh, then the Commissioners will try to help.
Commissioner Retchin requested that if there is
dissatisfaction with the response of staff at Social Services,
advise him of that fact and he will investigate it and try to
resolve the problem.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 20, 1985, (CONTINUED)
BREAK
Chairman O'Neal recessed the meeting for a break at 3:35
o'clock P.M. until 3:48 o'clock P.M.
ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY ADVISORY TASK FORCE
Commissioner Retchin presented information on the
establishment of a Community Advisory Task Force stating that in
no case would the Task Force address any issues that concern any
other established County Board.
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan
to establish a Community Advisory Task Force with the first task
being to identify methods of reducing the expenditures in the
County with the end result being that we be able to handle our
budget in a better way.
Commissioner 0' Shields stated that the composition of the
Task Force be a maximum of seven members for terms of no more
than two years. He also expressed concern that there will be
duplication of the services of other County Boards and
Commissioners.
Commissioner Retchin withdrew his MOTION so that he could
rewrite it on the basis of a specific task force to do a specific
job.
APPOINTMENT OF WILM.INGTON/NEW HANOVER COUNTY VISITORS AND
MEETINGS COUNCIL MEMBERS
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Retchin to appoint the following members to the Wilmington/New
Hanover County Visitors and Meetings Council:
Roslind Barker, representing member-at-large
James Lanier, representing attractions
Cindy Marr, representing Lodging
Andrew Atkinson, New Hanover County Finance Officer
Claud O'Shields, Jr., County Commissioner
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Upon vote the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner O'Shields
Commissioner Retchin
Chairman O'Neal
NAYE:
Commissioner Dolan
REQUEST FOR FUNDING OF THE TOURISM ADVERTISEMENTS - CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
County Manager Cooper stated that he had received a request
from Mr. Rick Willetts to fund the Chamber of Commerce for
tourism advertisments already placed on order.
It was the consensus of the Commissioners to fund the
advertisements directly with the Chamber of Commerce reducing the
amount of money that goes to the Visitors and Meetings Council if
the Council has not been established by the time the
advertisements have to go to press.
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DISCUSSION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO. 25
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR COMMITTEE OF 100
Commissioner Dolan requested that this item be removed from
the Consent Agenda for discussion stating he would like some
justification of why they need the $28,000.
Commissioner O'Shields explained that he represents the
County Commissioners on the Committee of 100 and they need the
additional money for June operating fund for the office.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 20, 1985, (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR COMMITTEE OF 100 (CONTINUED)
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Retchin to fund the Committee of 100 in the amount of $8,000 for
fiscal year 84/85.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
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AYES:
Commissioner Barfield
Commissioner O'Shields
Commissioner Retchin
Chairman O'Neal
NAYE:
Commissioner Dolan
COMMISSIONER BARFIELD WAS EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING BRIEFLY
DENIAL OF REQUEST TO REFUND PENALTIES ON PRIVILEGE LICENSE -
METALLIC CARTRIDGES - TAX DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields not to release the penalty on Privilege License charged
Hanover Hardware in the amount of $75.00. Upon vote the MOTION
CARRIED AS FOLLOWS:
AYES:
Commissioner Dolan
Commissioner O'Shields
Commissioner Retchin
Chairman O'Neal
ABSENT:
Commissioner Barfield
COMMISSIONER BARFIELD RETURNED TO THE MEETING
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REQUEST OF REFUND OF PENALTIES ON PRIVILEGE LICENSE - AMERICAN
EQUIPMENT SERVICE COMPANY - TAX DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Dolan MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Retchin
to release penalties on Privilege License for American Equipment
Service Company in the amount of $71.88.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF GEARHART AND BAILEY TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY COUNCIL
ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan
to reappoint Shirlee Gearhart and Cynthia Bailey to serve a three
year term on the New Hanover County Council on the Status of
Women. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE HIGHWAY PRIORITIES TASK
FORCE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE SMITH CREEK PARKWAY DOWNTOWN SPUR AS
FIRST PRIORITY AND SECOND PRIORITY N.C. 132, SHIPYARD BOULEVARD,
U. S. 421; THIRD PRIORITY IMPROVEMENTS OF CORRIDOR OF CAPE FEAR
MEMORIAL BRIDGE; STATE PORTS AUTHORITY AND FOURTH PRIORITY, OUTER
LOOP PROJECT
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to adopt a Resolution affirming the Highway Priorities
Task Force's recommendation for the Smithcreek Parkway Downtown
spur as first priority; second priority N.C. 132, Shipyard
Boulevard, U. S. 421, third priority improvements of corridor of
Cape Fear Memorial Bridge and State Ports Authority and fourth
priority, the Outer Loop project.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Resolution is contained in Exhibit Book XIII,
Page 8.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 20, 1985, (CONTINUED)
ADDITIONAL ITEMS - COUNTY MANAGER
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER REDUCING CONTRACT PRICE ON THE RUNWAY
CRACKS CLEANING AND SEALING PROJECT AT THE AIRPORT.
County Manger Cooper recommended approval of a Change Order
reducing the total contract price by $8,922.10 for runway cracks
cleaning and sealing project at the Airport.
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan
to approve the Change Order for runway cracks cleaning and
sealing project at the Airport. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEW HANOVER COUNTY AND AMHOIST
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to amend the agreement between New Hanover County and
American Hoist and Derrick Company that requires at least 5% of
those hired by Amhoist will live outside the City limits and
authorize the Chairman to execute the amended agreement. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the executed ageement is on file in the County
Manager's Office.
APPROVAL FOR DEPARTMENT OF AGING TO SUBMIT APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FROM ACTION
Assistant County Manager Gornto stated that the Department
of Aging requests approval to apply for a grant from ACTION for a
Senior Companion Program costing approximately $190,000 of which
$6,000 is included in the proposed 1985/86 budget. This is a
progam which would give a stipend to approximately 50 low income
elderly to provide in-home service to others to help keep them
out of institutions. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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DISCUSSION OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR CASTLE HAYNE ZONING
It was the consensus of the Commissioners to hold a Public
Hearing in the Assembly Room at the July 1, 1985 Regular Meeting
for the Castle Hayne Zoning.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner
to ad j ourn the
UNANIMOUSLY.
O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan
meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 4:09 o'clock P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce B. Bragg
Deputy Clerk
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