1975-06-09 Special Meeting
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 9, 1975
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover Board of Copnty Commissioners Inet in special session on Monday,
June 9, 1975, at 11:00 o'clock a\m. in the Assembly Room, County Commission Building,
Wilmington, North Carolina, with regard to the following: (1) Memorial resolution
in honor of James Malcolm Hall, Jr.; (2) Preliminary application for Hill-Burton
Funds; (3) Resolution protesting expansion of U. S. Corps of Engineers' authority
to issue dredge and fill permits; (4) Budget Transfers - Public Assistance;
(5) Designation of operator for Summer Youth Progrmn; (6) Increase in jail fees for
federal prisoners; (7) Name for county office building at Fourth & Chestnut Streets;
(8) Scheduling of budget hearings; and (9) Executivl~ Session.
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Members present were Commissioners George E. Alper; Claud O'Shields, Jr.;
William C. Taylor; Vivian S. Wright; Chairman Peter R. Davis; County Attorney,
James C. Fox; County Manager, Da~ W. Eller; and Clerk to the Board, Lise K. King.
No members were absent.
Chm. Davis called the meeting to order.
Comm. Wright offered the invocation.
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF JAMES MALCOLM HALL, JR.
Chm. Davis read a memorial resolution in honor of former County Commissioner
James Malcolm "Mike" Hall, Jr., which had been presEmted by the Airport Commission,
dedicating approximately 100 flowering plum and crabapple trees outlining Hall and
Trask Drives at the Airport to his memory. Upon moi:ion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded
by Comm. Wright, this resolution was unanimously adopted and is contained in
Exhibit Book III, Page 9.
Upon execution, this resolution was presented to Mrs. James Malcolm Hall, Jr.
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APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY APPLICATION FOR HILL-BURTON FUNDS
NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Mr. William F. Morrison, New Hanover Memorial Hospital Director; Board Members,
William H. Sutton and Walter Craven; and Mr. Marshall Risdon of the Hospital staff,
appeared before the Board to present a preliminary application for Hill-Burton
Funds in the amount of $487,696 to be used toward construction of the Hospital addi-
tion and requested that the Chairman be authorized 1:0 sign the application.
Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Con~. Alper, Chm. Davis was
unanimously authorized to sign the preliminary application for Hill-Burton Funds
subject to approval of the documents by the County Attorney and County Manager.
RESOLUTION PROTESTING EXPANSION OF U. S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS' AUTHORITY
Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. Alper, a resolution protesting
expansion of the U. S. Corps of Engineers' authority to issue dredge and fill permits
was unanimously adopted. This resolution is contained in Exhibit Book III, Page 10.
BUDGET TRANSFERS - SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that, in order to cOVer AFDC and
Medical Assistance expenditures for June, 1975, the following budget transfers be
approved in the Social Services Department Budget. Upon vote, motion carried
unanimously.
1) Increase Revenue Account #41 350 03, AFDC, by $122,187 and increase
Appropriation Account #41 613 19, AFDC, by $122,187.
2) Transfer $18,322 from Appropriation Account: #41 616 19, Boarding Home
for Children, to Appropriation Account #41 613 19, AFDC.
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3) Transfer $13,298 from Appropriation Account: #41 616 19, Boarding Home
for Children, and $5,500 from Appropriation Account #41 619 19, General
Assistance, to Appropriation Account #41 615 19, Medical Assistance.
DESIGNATION OF OPERATOR FOR SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM
Upon motion by Chm. Davis, secol1ded by Comm. Alper, the Human Relations Depart-
ment of the City of Wilmington wcY-ll'j:PE!-~J;Yded to tt,e Cape Fear Council of Govern-
ments to be designated as the administrative agency and operator of the Summer Youth
Program for New Hanover County for the summer of 19/5 pending congressional and
presidential approval of the federal bill as recommended by County Mgr. Eller.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 9, 1975 (CONTINUED)
INCREASE IN JAIL FEES FOR FEDERAL PRISONERS
Upon motion by Comm. Alper, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, the Commissioners
voted unanimously to request Federal authorities to increase the fee paid to New
Hanover County for keeping Federal prisoners from $4 per day to $12 per day as
recommended by Sheriff Grohman and County Mgr. Eller.
"NEW HANOVER COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING"
Upon motion by Comm. Alper, seconded by Comm. Wrigh1:, the building formerly
known as the CP&L Building located on the corner of Fourth & Chestnut Streets was
unanimously named the "New Hanover County Administration'Building."
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SCHEDULING OF BUDGET HEARINGS
By common consent, the Board agreed to schedule budqet hearings on Monday,
June 16; Thursday, June 19; and then on dates and at timl~s originally scheduled
for the Board of Equalization & Review; these dates and times to be determined
by County Mgr. Eller.
DISCUSSION OF OFFICES IN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
County Mgr. Eller advised the Commissioners that, unless they had objections,
he intended to (1) move the Inspections Department from 1:he old Public Health
Building to the Sixth Floor of the Administration Buildiilg due to the old Public
Health Building's being demolished in the next month; (2), Have only the Tax Depart-
ment and Commissioners' Assembly Room on the First Floor of the Administration
Building; (3) Move the Elections Department to the Fifth Floor in that he had talked
with Mrs. Louise Rehder, Executive Secretary to the Board of Elections, and she had
stated that she would only need a large space during registration drives before
elections and could use the Commissioners' Assembly Room:for this; (4) Locate the
other offices presently located in the County Commission Building on the Fifth Floor
of the Administration Building.
POLICY RE GARAGE SALES IN HUGH MacRAE PARK
County Mgr. Eller advised that he had received a le1:ter from Lorraine Bartelt
complaining of garage sales being held in Hugh MacRae Park and requesting that the
Commissioners amend the Hugh MacRae Park Ordinance to prc,>hibit this.
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County Attorney Fox stated that it would not be necessary to amend the Ordi-
nance to prohibit garage sales in Hugh MacRae Park; that this could be done by
policy.
By common consent, the Commissioners adopted a policy prohibiting garage sales
in Hugh MacRae Park.
DISCUSSION OF HOUSE BILL 961 - "REG. BLDG. INSP. BY CITY AND CO."
County Attorney Fox stated that he had received a copy of a Committee Substi-
tute for House Bill 96l, '7\n Act to Regulate the Entry and Inspection of Private
Property in the State by Employees of any City, Town, or County~ from Senator
W. G. Smith, who had requested that he be advised if New Hanover County wished to
be excluded from this bill. County Attorney Fox stated t:hat the City of Wilmington
had indicated that it desired to be exempted from this legislation.
By common consent, it was agreed to handle this item at the regular meeting
of June 16, 1975.
EXCLUSION FROM SENATE BILL 661 - "ABC EDUCATION EXPENDITURES"
County Attorney Fox reported that he had received a letter from Senator
W. G. Smith with regard to Senate Bill 661 - ABC Education Expenditures, which
would require New Hanover County to appropriate 7 percen~ of its ABC proceeds to
education with regard to aldoholism in the Public School ;System and would over-
ride the provisions of the local ABC act under which New Hanover County operated.
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Comm. 0' Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that, Senator Smith be con-
tacted to request that an amendment be offered excluding New Hanover County from
this bill in that the Board desired to continue under its, local act. Upon vote,
motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 9, 1975 (CONTINUED)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the meeting be recessed
to executive session to discus~ land acquisition a.nd lawyer/client relations. Upon
vote, motion carried unanimousiy.
Chm. Davis recessed the meeting to executive session at 1:05 o'clock p.m.
Chm. Davis reconvened the ,special meeting at 1:40 o'clock p.m.
MOTION RE LEGAL COUNSEL FOR COMM. WRIGHT
Comm. Wright moved that she be authorized to employ legal counsel at County
expense due to the fact that the County Attorney intended to oppose her with regard
to the Taxpayers Association Litigation. Motion died for lack of a second.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Davis adjourned the meeting at 1:45 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Mrs. Llse K. Klng
Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 9, 1975
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover Board of County Commissioners met in special session on Monday,
June 9, 1975, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the Assembly Room, County Commission Building,
Wilmington, North Carolina, for an architect/client conference regarding the proposed
Jail/Law Enforcement Center.
Members present were Commissioners George E. .~lper; Claud O'Shields, Jr.;
William C. Taylor; Chairman Peter R. Davis; County Manager, Dan W. Eller; and
Clerk to the Board, Lise K. King. Commissioner vi'1ian S. Wright was absent.
Vice Chm. 0' Shields called the meeting to ord,=r in that Chm. Davis was late
in arriving.
DISCUSSION OF JAIL/LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
Messrs. Herbert P. McKim, Guy Martin, and GeoJ,ge Hartman of Ballard, McKim &
Sawyer/Hartman-Cox, Associated Architects, appeared before the Board to discuss the
proposed Jail/Law Enforcement Center.
Mr. McKim stated that bids would be received on Thursday, June 19, 1975, at
3:00 o'clock p.m. for demolition, excavation, foundation, slab and colunns for the
first and second levels of the building.
Sheriff H. G. Grohman was present and stated 1:hat he was satisfied with the
plans as presented.
Comm. Taylor moved, seconded by Cornm. O'Shields, that the Board approve the
Design Development Drawings as presented. Upon v01:e, motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, O'Shields, Taylor, and Chm. Davis.
Absent: Comm. Wright.
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MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 9, 1975 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF JAIL/LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER (CONTINUED)
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the architects be authorized
to proceed with the contract documents for the remainder of the building pursuant to
the Design Development Drawings. Upon vote, motion carried as follows:
voting Aye: Comm. Alper, O'Shields, Taylor, and Chm. Davis.
Absent:
Comm. Wright.
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ADJOURNMENT
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Taylor, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, O'Shields, Taylor, and Chm. Davis.
Absent: Comm. Wright.
Chm. Davis adjourned the meeting at 8:00 o'clock p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 16, 1975
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover Board of County Commissioners met in regular session on
Monday, June 16, 1975, at 11:00 o'clock a.m. in the Assembly Room, County Com-
mission Building, Wilmington, North Carolina.
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Members present were Commissioners George E. Alper; ~laud O'Shields, Jr.;
William C. Taylor; Vivian S. Wright; Chairman Peter R. Davis; County Manager,
Dan W. Eller; County Attorney, James C. Fox; and Clerk to the Board, Lise K. King.
No members were absent.
Chm. Davis called the meeting to order.
Comm. Alper offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 2, 1975
Upon motion by Comm. 0' Shields, seconded by Comm. Al:per, the minutes of the
regular meeting held on June 2, 1975, were unanimously ap?roved as presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 9, 1975 (11:0>) AM)
Comm. Wright stated that on Page 217 under "Designati;)n of Operator of Summer
Youth Program" the word "unanimously" needed to be insert~~d to show that this had
been adopted by a unanimous vote.
Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Alper, the minutes of the
special meeting held on June 9, 1975, at 11: 00 a.m. were ~manimously approved as
corrected.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 9, 1975 (7:00 PM)
Upon motion by Comm. O'Shields, seconded by Comm. Alper, the minutes of the
special meeting held on June 9, 1975, at 7:00 p.m. were u~lanimously approved as
presented.
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