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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 16, 1976 (CONTINUED)
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APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF HEALTH, PLUMBING BOARD OF EXAMINERS AND BOARD OF EXAMINERS
OF ELECTRICIANS
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Taylor, 1:hat the following committee appoint-
memts be made:
Ms. Roma Lee Hall Board of Health - Term expiring 12/31/76
E. G. Vereen, Jr. Plumbing Board of Examiners - Term expiring 12/1/78
G. w. Graves Board of Examiners of Electricians - Term expiring 2/16/78
W. B. King Board of Examiners of Electricians - Term expiring 2/16/78
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Alper moved, seconded'by Camm. Taylor, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Davis adjourned the meeting at 1:05 o'clock p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 1, 1976
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
March 1, 1976, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. in the Assembly Room, County Commission Building,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners George E. Alper; Claud 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 Alyce B. Brown. No members
were absent.
Chm. Davis called the meeting to order.
Rev. Harold Crocker of Ogden Community Advent Christian Church offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 16, 1976
Comm. Wright stated that on Page 67, under "Di:3cussion on Reimbursement to Comm.
Wright for Trip to Raleigh", she would like it added in that one of the reasons for
the statement she made was because the Board did no': endorse her going to Raleigh when
they refused to write the letter she had requested l~arlier asking to appear before the
Property Tax Commission.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of February 16, 1976, be approved as correc':ed. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
REPORT ON TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
County Extension Chairman, Durwood Baggett, reported to the Board on the Tree
Planting Program which had been approved by the Cownissioners. He stated that a total
of 19,300 seedlings were given out on February 6, 1976, between the hours of 8:30 a. m.
and 3:30 p. m. at a cost of $637.20. He felt that the program was successful and hoped
to give an even larger variety of seedlings next year.
RECOGNITION OF MRS. REBECCA HALL UPON HER RETIREMEN~~ FROM NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chm. Davis presented to Mrs. Hall a medallion of the New Hanover County Seal and
expressed appreciation for her services to the Count:y from 1944 to 1976.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 1, 1976 (CONTINUED)
DISCUSSION OF TAX APPEAL OF CHARLES W. BROWN
Mr. Charles W. Brown appeared before the Board concl~rning his appeal to the Board
of Equalization and Review. He stated that he had filed a request for a hearing before
the Board of E & R which was apparently lost as he had never received an appointment
to appear before the Board. On the last day of their meetings, it was called to the
attention of the Board and his appeal was acted on that day but Mr. Brown was not able
to attend. He felt that he had not been treated fairly and requested permission to
present at this meeting, the information he would have pfesented at the last Board of
E & R meeting had he been in attendance.
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County Attorney Fox stated that, in his opinion, the only way the Board of Com-
missioners could make a change after the Board of E & R had acted on the matter would
be based on the Tax Supervisor's bringing to the attenti~)n of the Board facts that were
in existence on the listing date or for Mr. Brown to appeal to the Property Tax Commission.
Mr. Fox agreed to write for an opinion from the Attorney General on the matter and let
Mr. Brown know when he received an answer.
APPROVAL OF REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF OAKLEY LOOP ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1,200
FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF OAKLEY ROAD AND OAKLEY LOOP ROAD FROM R-20
(RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO R-15 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) IN ZONING AREA #lOA
This item had been tabled from the meeting of February 2, 1976. Mr. Richard A.
Fender, Planning Director, appeared before the Board to ~Jive some of the background
on the matter. He stated that the planning Commission hild considered this rezoning
request at its meeting of January 7, 1976, and both the Planning Commission and Plan-
ning Staff recommended denial of the rezoning.
Attorney Ronald Rowe appeared before the Board on bE!half of the petitioner to
request that the rezoning be approved.
Chm. Davis asked if there was anyone present to spe(~ against this matter and
no one appeared in opposition to the rezoning.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the rezoning request be
approved and that the Ordinance entitled "F.n Ordinance of the County of New Hanover
Amending the Zoning Map of Zoning Area #lOA of New Hanover County, North Carolina,
Adopted July 1, 1974" be adopted. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
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Voting Aye: Comm. O'Shields, Wright and Chm. Davis
Voting Noe: Comm. Alper and Taylor
A copy of the Ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in zoning Ordinance
Book I, Section lOA, Page 9.
DISCUSSION ON BUDGET FUNDING FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mrs. Ellen Williams, spokesman for a group of citizens, appeared before the Board
to discuss the budget for the Board of Education. She displayed maps of the various
school districts, pointed out the amount of bussing of students that would be in-
volved, and presented a petition signed by persons oppo~ed to the school districting
lines. Her group requested that the Commissioners withhc,ld funds from the Board of
Education until they could devise a more equitable and economical basis for school
districting. She stated that New Hanover County's system is one of the most expensive
in the State.
Mr. David Jackson, of the Human Relations Council, appeared as a concerned citizen.
He stated that no one was happy with a bussing situation, but that it was the only
way to achieve better race relations.
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Chm. Davis informed the group of citizens that the cnly thing this Board could do
was to advise the School Board of what had taken place and let them know the feelings
of the people.
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DISCUSSION OF CONTRACT WITH PIEDMONT AIRLINES
Mr. Eugene Edwards, Chairman of the Airport Commission, appeared before the Board
to report on the negotiations with piedmont Airlines for renewal of their lease. He
stated that an agreement had been reached for a new Lease Agreement with piedmont
Airlines. The new lease would be for nine years with an option to renegotiate every
three years. He presented to the Board a copy of a Financial Analysis of Operations
relating to Airline Costs, Cost Allocations to Piedmont Airlines and Budgeted Operating
Revenues for the Airport. Mr Edwards expressed his appreciation to the Airport staff
and the other members of his Committee for their cooperation on this matter. He stated
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DISCUSSION OF CONTRACT WITH PIEDMONT AIRLINES (CONTINUED)
Chm. Davis commended the Airport Commission for the work they had done in negotiating
this Contract with Piedmont.
Chm. Davis moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that the terms of the Contract be ap-
proved subject to the review of the County Attorney and that the Contract, when pre-
pared, be presented to the Board for final approval. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
County Attorney Fox stated that the Contract would have to be advertised in
accordance with the law.
DISCUSSION ON AIRPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chm. Davis expressed his concern that the Ai~ort firemen could be performing
other duties instead of just sitting around waiting for a fire to occur. He felt
that a tremendous amount of money was being spent for the amount of risk that was
involved.
DENIAL OF FUNDS TO HOST MEETING OF N. C. MARINE RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD
County Manager Eller reported that Mr. Norris Teague, the County's appointee
to the N. C. Marine Resources Administrative Board had requested that the County
provide up to a maximum of $400 to be used in hosti.ng a meeting of his Board at
Fort Fisher on March 17.
Comm. O'Shields moved that since Mr. Teague wa.s the County's appointee to this
Committee that his request oe approved. The motion died for lack of a second.
Comm. Wright stated that since this was a State Board, for which the members
received a per diem allowance from the state to attend these types of meetings,
she saw no reason for the local people appropriating money to entertain, them while
they. were here.
. It was agreed by common consent that the funds would not be approved.
APPROVAL FOR REVISION OF GREATER WILMINGTON AREA 2Cl FACILITIES PLAN
County Manager Eller reported that the County's consulting engineers, officials
from Wrightsville Beach and the City of Wilmington, and the County Manager had recommended
that the Commissioners authorize a revision to the approved 201 Facilities Plan to re-
move from the approved plan any upgrading of the Wrightsville Beach Waste Treatment
Plant. He stated that it had become obvious that the State and Federal Governments
were not going to approve that for funding a.nd to continue trying to get it
approved would only delay the entire Countywide plan.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that the County Manager be authorized
to sign the letter authorizing the revision to the approved 201 Facilities Plan. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH LAW LIBRARIAN
The Commissioners were requested to approve a Contract with Mrs. Nadine Stanley
to maintain the County Law Library. Mrs. Stanley preferred doing the work on a Contract
basis so she could set her own hours and have no tc'xes withheld.
,Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Taylor, that the Contract be approved as
requested. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimou~,ly.
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER FOR SOUTHEASTERN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
The Commissioners were requested to approve a Change Order in the amount of $269
to the Contract with Reagan Construction Company fer furnishing and installing door
number plates.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the Change Order as
requested. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 1, 1976 (CONTINUED)
APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT - SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
The Co~issioners were requested to amend the budget by appropriating the sum
$3,000 to Revenue Acct. #ll 335 00, Miscellaneous Revenue, and by appropriating
$3,000 to the expenditure account, Travel, Meetings and Schools, Acct. #11 510 14,
in order to provide sufficient funds for travel and training for the remainder of
the Fiscal Year. The $3,000 represents trips which had been made by the Sheriff's
Department and reimbursed by either the State or Federal Government.
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Comm. Wright moved, seconded byComm. Taylor, that the Budget Amendment be ap-
proved as requested. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT FOR JAIL
The Commissioners, at an earlier meeting, had directed the County Attorney to
prepare an Agreement between the County and Daniel Gottovi, MD, for the provision of
medical services at the Jail. The Commissioners were re1uested to approve the final
contract and authorize the Chairman to execute it.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, to approve the Contract and authorize
the Chairman to execute same. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED POLICY ON STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
Comm. O'Shields had requested that the proposed storm drainage improvements policy
presented last year by the County Manager be reviewed again by the Commissioners for
possible budget appropriation this fiscal year. He stated that he felt that residents
out in the County should be furnished improvements of this nature as it was becoming
a serious problem in some areas a~d he felt that the people who needed it would be
willing to pay part of the costs.
County Manager Eller reported that the County Engineer's Office was in the process
of trying to determine the areas in which it was most needed and to develop a plan.
No action was taken by the Board on the matter at this time.
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INCREASE IN FEE FOR ELECTRICIAN'S LICENSE EXAMINATION
The County Engineer recommended that the Commissioners approve increasing the fee
for Electrician's License Examinations from $5 to SlOe rhe City of Wilmington had
already increased its fee and since the examining Board 'N'as a joint City/County Board
this would bring the fees in line.
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Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, to increase the Electrician's License
Fee from $5 to SlOe Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
DEFEAT OF SELLING DOG TAGS BY MAIL
The County Manager explained to the Commissioners s()me bf the problems involved in
mailing the dog tags to people who had requested them. 3e stated that he would prefer
it if they could wait until next year to give time to wo('k out some of the problems.
Chm. Davis stated that he felt there should be some way the tags could be mailed
and he moved that the Tax Department mail out the dog ta'Js for persons who called in and
wanted them mailed.
After further discussion, ChIn. Davis again moved that the Tax Department attempt
to cooperate with the people and if someone wants a dog tag through the mail that in
some way this procedure be devised.
Chm. Davis then stated that if the Tax AdministratoX" would call him when the calls
come in that he would come help him.
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Comm. Wright seconded Chm. Davis' motion on that cO?dition, and upon vote, the
motion was defeated as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Wright and Chm. Davis
Voting Noe: Comm. Alper, O'Shields and Taylor
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DATE FOR SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL PROPERrY
Tax Adminstrator, Larry Powell, requested that the Commissioners approve May 1,
1976, as the date for the sale of tax liens for out:;tanding real estate taxes for 1975.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that the date of May 3, 1976, be ap--
proved as the date for the sale of tax liens as requested by the Tax Administrator.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
RELEASE OF TAXES BEYOND THE STATUTE OF LIMITATION FOR FORCED COLLECTION
The Commissioners were requested to approve thl~ release of the following taxes
which could no longer be collected through foreclosure:
Real
Personal
New Hanover County
City of Wilmington
Carolina Beach
Kure Beach
Wrightsville Beach
$3,184.32
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$8,546.20
5,807.67
212.83
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Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, the above taxes be released as re-
quested. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
SCHEDULE FOR 1976 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW ~lliETINGS
Tax Administrator, Larry Powell, had suggested that the first meeting of the
Board of Equalization and Review be held on April l~:, 1976. The Commissioners were
requested to set the dates and times for the meetinsrs for 1976.
By common consent it was agreed that lO appeah: would be scheduled between 7: 00
and 8:30 p. m. and 10 appeals after 8:30 p. m. on Tuesday and Thursday nights beginning
April 13, 1976.
COMM. ALPER LEAVES MEETING
Comm. Alper left the meeting at 11 :55 0' clock a.. m. and was absent for the rest
of the meeting.
BID LETTING FOR NEW HANOVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ADDITIONS
The Commissioners were requested to concur with the Board of Trustees of New
Hanover Memorial Hospital in releasing the hospital expansion project for bidding
by the architect in accordance with the schedule sucmitted. County Manager Eller
stated that the Board of Trustees planned to evaluate the bids and select the
low bidder on Friday, April 16, and have a recommendation to the Commissioners on
Tuesday, April 20.
Chm. DAvis moved, seconded by Comm. Taylor, to concur with the Hospital Board
of Trustees. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. O'Shields, Taylor, Wright and Chm. Davis
Absent: Comm. Alper
NACo LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
The N. C. Association of County Commissioners had requested that reservations
be made immediately for any County officials planning to attend the NACo Legislative
Conference to be held in Washington, DC, March 28 - 31.
Chm. Davis stated that it was a good conference and worth the time and expense
involved.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Chm. Davis, that anyone who wished to go be
authorized to go at County~pense. Upon vote, the m~tion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. O'Shields, Taylor, Wright and Chm. Davis
Absent: Comm. Alper
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APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND::::
In accordance with the application for funds to develop the recreation area at
Blair School, the Commissioners were requested to authori~:e the Chairman to execute
the Contract with the Department of Natural and Economic Hesources in the amount of
$35,450.
Chm. Davis moved, seconded by Comm. 0' Shields, that t:he Chairman be authorized
to execute the contract as requested. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. O'Shields, Taylor, Wright and Chm. Davis
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A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
REROUTING OF POWER LINES - LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
The County Manager reported that the architects had requested Carolina Power
and Light Company to consider placing power lines for the Law Enforcement Center on
Princess Street underground. C. P. & L. advised that thi~; could not be done in a
safe and acceptable manner and suggested that the lines be rerouted to Market Street
using existing overhead lines. The cost of this would be $2343, and the architects and
County Manager recommended that the Commissioners authorize this expenditure.
Comm. O'Shie1ds moved, seconded by Comm. Taylor, that: if C. P. & L. wouldn't do
it, the County seek power from some other source.
Comm. O'Shields withdrew his motion.
Comm. Taylor moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, that this expenditure be authorized
as recommended. Upon vote the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Taylor, Wright and Chm. Davis
Voting Noe: Comm. O'Shields f\
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DISCUSSION ON ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Comm. Wright expressed concern that, according to the latest minutes, it was indi-
cated that the Zoning Board of Adjustment was still deliberating and making their
decisions in Executive Session.
County ~tdorne~ Fox stated that he had gotten an opinion from the Attorney General's
Office which1n ycat ~hat the deliberations must be done in public session.
By common consent, it was agreed that the Chairman would write a letter to the Zoning
Board of Adjustment concerning their executive sessions.
SECOND MEETING IN APRIL CHANGED TO TUESDAY, APRIL 20
Comm. Taylor brought up the fact that the second meet:ing in April would fall on
April 19, which was Easter Monday and wanted to know whether or not the Commission
would meet on that day.
It was agreed by Common Consent that since Easter Monday was a County Holiday,
the second meeting in April would be held on Tuesday, April 20, 1976.
JUNIOR LEAGUE LETTER ENDORSING COUNCIL ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
Chm. Davis reported that he had received a letter from the Junior League of
Wilmington endorsing the Council on the Status of Women.
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INVITATION TO ATTEND COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSION MARCH ~~ETING
Chm. Davis reported receipt of a letter extending an invitation to the New Hanover
County Commissioners to meet with The Coastal Resources Commission on matters of mutual
concern at their March meeting in New Bern at the Ramada Tnn on Wednesday, March 10, at
10:30 a. m.
PETITION OPPOSING OPEN HOUSE LOCATION AT lOTH AND GRACE S~~REETS
Chm. Davis reported that he had received a petition :;igned by numerous residents
in the area of lOth and Grace Streets opposing the locatii1g of "0pen House" in their
neighborhood.
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LETTER FROM WKLM RADIO STATION CONCERNING PROGRAM
Chm. Davis reported receipt of a letter from WKLM Radio Station concerning
a program entitled "Your Government Speaks". They re1uested that the Commissioners
get together each week for 30 minutes to record a question and answer series.
It was felt that it. would be better if the station contacted each Commi.ssioner
on an individual basis and Chm. Davis was to write them a letter suggesting that it
be done that way.
. APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR 701 PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE FUNDS
Planning Director, Richard A. Fender,appeared refore the Board to request approval
of an application for 701 Planning and Management Assistance Funds in the amoUnt of
$l2,OOO. The funds, if obtained, would be used in revising of the Zoning ordinance,
revising of the Subdivision Regulations, a capital improvements program and budget
and a report on new land management techniques.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Taylor, authorization of Chairman to
sign the grant application. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. O'Shields, Taylor and Chm. Davis
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright
Absent: Comm. Alper
DISCUSSION ON REPORT TO COASTAL RESOURCES COMMISSI~N f dub' I
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Comm. Taylor lnqulred as to the status of the / to Ene C6astaL Resources
Commission. Planning Director, Richard Fender statE~d that a draft of the Plan had
been submitted and that comments had been received clnd reviewed by the Planning
Commission with some minor exceptions. He stated that it was being done in sections
with the Planning Commission and as soon as they had completed it the whole package
would be submitted to the County Commissioners for l."eview.
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REPORT ON CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PROGRAM IN PLANNING DISTRICTS
County Manager Eller reported that the Citizens Participation Program had been
scheduled for the second meeting in March, but there had been a mix-up in the Public
Hearing for the Zoning cases and they had to be scheduled for the second meeting in
March, and he wanted to know if the Commissioners s1:ill wanted to have the Citizen
Participation Program on that day.
It was agreed that since it appeared that the Public Hearing would not be very
long there would still be enough time to have the Citizens Participation Program on
March IS.
RENEWAL OF HOSPITAL BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES
The County Manager reported that it was necessary to renew the Hospital Bond
Anticipation Notes that were due on March 17. He stated that the new bonds would
expire June 30, and hopefully the entire bond issue would be sold before that time
and these bonds would be paid off assuming everything went according to schedule
at the hospital with the bids, etc.
Comm. 0' Shields presented the following resolu.tion and moved that it be adopted:
WHEREAS, the Public Hospital Bond Order hereirulfter described has taken effect
and the Board of Commissioners has issued $1,205,000 Public Hospital Bond Anticipation
Notes dated August 18, 1975, payable March 17, 1976, to borrow money for the purpose
for which bonds are authorized to be issued by said Bond Order; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners desires to renew the foregoing notes; NOW,
THEREFORE ,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of New Hanover as
follows:
(l) The sum of $1,205,OOO will be borrowed by the County of New Hanover in
anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized to
be issued by the bond order entitled "BOND ORDER AUrHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$9,360,000 PUBLIC HOSPITAL BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER", adopted by the Board
of Commissioners on August 20, 1973, for the purpose for which said bonds are
authorized to be issued. Negotiable notes, each designated "Public Hospital Bond
Anticipation Note", shall be issued for said sum so borrowed.
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RENEWAL OF HOSPITAL BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES (CONTINUED
(2) The notes shall be dated March 15, 1976, shall De payable June 30, 1976 and
shall bear interest from their date at a rate which shall not exceed ten per centum
(lO%) per annum. Such interest shall be payable at the ~aturity of the said notes.
Each of said notes shall be signed by the Chairman and C'lerk of the Board of Commissioners
of said County and the seal of said County shall be affixed to each of said notes.
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(3) The power to fix the rate of interest to be borne by said notes and to de-
termine the denomination or denominations of the notes ai1d the place of payment of
the notes is hereby delegated to the Chairman and Clerk ;)f the Board of Commissioners
of said County who are hereby authorized and directed to'cause said notes to be
prepared and to execute said notes when they shall have been sold by the Local Govern-
ment Commission of North Carolina.
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(4) Tpe Chairman and Clerk of the Board of Commissioners are hereby authorized to
make application to the Local Government Commission of North Carolina for its approval
of said notes in the manner prescribed by The Local Government Finance Act. Said Local
Government Commission is hereby requested to sell the notes in the manner prescribed
by said Act. Said notes, when they shall have been sOld1by said Commission in the
manner prescribed by law, and when they shall have been executed in the manner prescribed
by this resolution, shall be turned over to the State Treasurer of the State of North
Carolina for delivery to the purchaser or purchasers to \~hom they may be sold by said
Commission.
The motion having been duly seconded by Comm. Taylor and the resolution having
been considered, it was adopted, Messrs. O'Shields, Taylqr, Chm. Davis and Mrs. Wright
voting for the resolution and no one voting against it. Comm. Alper was absent.
APPROVAL OF TITLE XX CONTRACT FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTE:~
County Manager Eller reported that the Title XX Con.:racts that had been approved
at an earlier meeting were actually the applications and' now it was necessary to approve
the contracts. He presented the contract for the Voluntary Action Center and stated
that the State had deleted the $l405 fee that would have been paid to the New Hanover
Department of Social Services for a handling charge and apparently this would be deleted
from all of the Title XX Contracts.
Chm. Davis moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that this contract be approved for
the Voluntary Action Center. Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
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Voting Aye: Comm. O'Shields, Taylor and Chm. Davis
voting Noe: Comm. wright
Absent: Comm. Alper
A copy of the Contract is on file in the County Manager's Office.
REDUCTION IN SCHOOL PENSION PLAN FUNDING
County Manager Eller reported that he had received t:he report on the School Pension
Plan from Mr. Gray Hutchison and it was noted that the an~unt needed for the budget this
year had been reduced from $408,000 to $310,000.
DISCUSSION ON DELINQUENT RENTAL ACCOUNTS IN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Comm. Wright questioned whether or not the charge for delinquent rental accounts
should be changed to $5.00 instead of 5% of the monthly rent.
Comm. O'Shields moved that the County put its policy in line with what the other
companies charge. The motion died for lack of a second.
Comm. Taylor and Chm. Davis both stated that they felt that 5% was not excessive.
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made by the lOth of the month.
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County Manager Eller stated that he would like to have the tenants who give checks
for insufficient funds be put on a cash basis.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Chm. Davis, that when a bad check was received,
the tenant would be put on a cash basis for 6 months. Upon vote, the motion carried
as follows:
voting Aye: Comm. O'Shields, Taylor, Wright and Chm. Davis
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Taylor, that the meeting be recessed to
Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and committee appointments. Upon vote,
the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. O'Shields, Taylor, Wright and Chm. Davis
Absent: Comm. Alper
Chm. Davis recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 12:25 o'clock p. m.
Chm. Davis reconvened the meeting to Public Session at l2:35 o'clock p. m.
APPOINTMENTS TO CAROLINA BEACH PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND LOWER CAPE FEAR WATER
AND SEWER AUTHORITY
Comm. Taylor moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, t.hat Mr. Dick Levers be appointed
to the Carolina Beach Planning and Zoning Commission for a three-year term expiring
March 3l, 1979,and that Mr. Michael C. Brown be reafpointed to the Lower Cape Fear
Water and Sewer Authority for another six-year term expiring March 31, 1982. Upon vote,
the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. O'Shields, Taylor, Wright and Chm. Davis
Absent: Comm. Alper
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. O'Shields, Taylor, Wright and Chm. Davis
Absent: Comm. Alper
Chm. Davis adjourned the meeting at 12:35 o'clock p. m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Alyce B. Brown
Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MARCH l5, 1976
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
March 15, 1976, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. in the Assembly Room, County Commission Building,
Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were Commissioners George E. AI:?er; Claud 0' Shields, Jr.; William C.
Taylor; Vivian S. Wright; Chairman Peter R. Davis; County Manager Dan W. Eller; Carter
Lambeth of the County Attorney's Office; and Clerk to the Board, Alyce B. Brown. No
members were absent.
Chm. Davis called the meeting to order.
Rev. D. E. Parkerson of Temple Baptist Church offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, MARCH l, 1976
Comm. Wright stated that on Page 70 under "Discussion on Budget Funding for Board
of Education", she would like it included that she had said she thought the Board should
take a closer look at the school appropriation; and on Page 72 under "Discussion of
Proposed Policy on Storm Drainage Improvements", it Ghould be noted that the concensus
of the majority of the Board was that the Board should ask for legislation next year
that would allow the County to set up districts to ~)te on drainage improvements.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of March l, 1976, be approved as corrected. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously.
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