1985-06-27 Special Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 17, 1985 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF CENTRALIZED EMERGENCY SERVICES SYSTEM (CONTINUED)
Commissioner Dolan commented on the estimated the cost of
this system for the full year 1985/86. County Manager Cooper
stated it would cost approximately $710,000. After further
discussion of the cost involved, County Manag~r Cooper expressed
appreciation to the members of the Rescue Squads for their
cooperation in developing a County Emergency Services System for
New Hanover County which will provide a higher level of care.
Vice-Chairman Barfield, on behalf of the Commissioners,
expressed appreciation to members of the Rescue Squads for their
cooperation and interest in providing fire protection to the
County.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Retchin
to ad journ the meeting.
FOLLOWS:
MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED AS
Voting Aye: Commissioner Dolan
Commissioner O'Shields
Commissioner Retchin
Vice-Chairman Barfield
Absent: Chairman O'Neal
Respectfully submitted,
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk
MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 27, 1985
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Special
Session on June 27, 1985, at 3:30 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; Claud O'Shields, Jr.; Chairman Nolan
O'Neal; County Manager, G. Felix Cooper; County Attorney, Robert
W. Pope; and Clerk to the Board, Lucie F. Harrell.
Chairman O'Neal called the meeting to order stating the
Special Session had been called for approval of Budget Amendments
to close out the Fiscal Year 1984/85.
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR EMS DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS -
TRANSMED AMUBLANCE SERVICE
After a lengthy discussion of in-county and out-of-county
charges and concern expressed for taxpayers of New Hanover County
paying for ambulance trips for out-of-county residents,
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan to
approve the following Budget Amendment as presented since the
County is obligated by the current contract. The motion also
included a request for the County Manager and Staff to address
the problems mentioned with recommendations being presented at
a later date.
85-439 - EMS
Debit
Credit
Ad Valorem - Taxes Current -
$53,000
Indignant Charges
$53,000
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 27, 1985 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR EMS DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS
(CONTINUED)
After further discussion, Commissioner Retchin MOVED,
SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to write off past due accounts
before enactment of the garnishment of wages in the amount of
$42,037.30 as presented by Finance Director Atkinson. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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APPROVAL OF DONATION OF BURROUGHS B1855 SYSTEM TO CAPE FEAR
TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to donate the Burroughs B1855 System to Cape Fear
Technical Institute with the provision that Cape Fear Tech will
be responsible for packing and shipment of the equipment from the
fifth floor of the County Administration Building to Cape Fear
Tech. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR DAY CARE PROGRAM - DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL SERVICES
Commissioner Retchin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to approve the following Budget Amendment to adjust
revenue for the Day Care Program for the Department of Social
Services:
DSS - BA 85-423
Debit
Credit
Office of Day Care Services
$56,000
Day Care Services
$56,000
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APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR INSURANCE COST - GOVERNING BODY
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
O'Shields to approve a Budget Amendment to cover insurance cost
over the amount budgeted for the Governing Body:
85-440 - Governing Body
Debit
Credit
Contingencies
$7,000
Insurance
$7,000
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Commissioner O'Shields MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner
Barfield to approve the following Budget Amendment to cover
shortage in salaries for: (1) addi tional overtime due to
Hurricane Diana; and (2) possible additional compensation which
may be required due to the Fair Labor Standard Act ruling with
approval of an additional $2,000 from Contingencies to cover
Management Information Systems:
84-441 - Sheriff's Department
Debit
Credit
15% Elderly Rebate from State
$20,100
30,000
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Salaries
$50,100
MEETING RECESSED FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY
WATER & SEWER DISTRICT
Chairman O'Neal recessed the Special Session to hold a
meeting of the Water and Sewer District at 4:10 o'clock P.M.
SPECIAL MEETING RECONVENED
Chairman O'Neal reconvened the meeting to Special Session at
4:35 o'clock P.M.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 27, 1985 (CONTINUED)
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Retchin MOVED,
to ad journ the Special Meeting.
UNANIMOUSLY.
SECONDED by Commissioner Dolan
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 4:38 o'clock P.M.
~~ectfuIIY submitted,
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Lucie F. Harrell
Clerk