1976-12-06 Regular Meeting
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 15, 1976 (CONTINUED)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REGION "0" FAMILY BESOURCES, INC.
Chm. Davis moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to concur with
nominating committee for Region "0" Family Resources, In:::. and
Lou Davis and Ms. Lela Moore Hall to their Board of DireGtors.
carried unanimously. I
the request of the
reappoint Ms. Annie
Upon vote, the motion
LEGISLATIVE GOALS CONFERENCE
County Manager Eller announced to the Board that th(~ 1976-77 Legislative Goals
Conference would be held December 1 - 3, 1976, at the Royal Villa Motor Inn in
Greensboro for those who were interested in attending.
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EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE TO CHM. DAVIS AND COMM. TAYLOR
Comm. O'Shields commented that since this was the last meeting for Chm. Davis
and Comm. Taylor, he would like to express to them that he had enjoyed serving on
the Board with them and felt that both of them had done an outstanding job on the
Board and given unselfishly of their time to the duties of the Board and the other
committees that they had served on and wished them well in the future.
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Comm. Alper also stated that he would miss them both and hoped they would come to
some of the meetings and that he had enjoyed serving wit~ them.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Chm. Davis, that the meeting be adjourned. Upon
vote, the motion carried unanimously.";
Chm. Davis adjourned the meeting at 12:10 o'clock p. m.
Respectfull~' submitted,
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Clerk to the Board
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 6, 1976
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday,
December 6, 1976, at 9:00 o'clock a. m. in the Assembly I~om, New Hanover County
Administration 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 Bo~rd, Alyce B. Brown.
Commissioners Karen E. G<Jttovi and Ellen C. Williams wer~ administered the Oath
of Office at 10:00 a. m. and were present for the rest of the meeting. No members
were absent.
Chm. Davis called the meeting to order.
Rev. Paul C. Nix of Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church offered the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBER 15, 1976
Comm. Wright stated that on Page 231 under "Discussion of Department of Social
Services Audit Report", she thought she had made a motion on the reimbursement of the
funds and requested that the Clerk check the tape, and if she had made such a motion
to include it in the minutes. (Upon verification of the tape of the meeting, the
Clerk determined that Comm. Wright had made a statement that she thought the funds
should be reimbursed, but it was not in the form of a motion.)
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Comm. Wright also requested that instead of using "Ms." the Clerk use "Mrs."or
"Miss" when referring to persons appearing before the Board.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. O'Shields, that the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of November 15, 1976, be approved as written including the change requested by
Comm. Wright if it was found that she had made a motion to that effect. Upon vote, the
motion carried unanimously.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 6, 1976 (CONTINUED)
RECESS FOR NEW COMMISSIONERS TO BE ADMINISTERED THE OATH OF OFFICE
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Chm. Davis, to recess the meeting until the new
Commissioners had been sworn in. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. Davis recessed the meeting at 9:08 o'clock a. m. for Commissioners Karen E.
Gottovi, Ellen C. Williams and Vivian S. Wright to be administered the Oaths of Office.
Copies of the Oaths of Office are contained in Exhibit Book IV, Page 38.
. ASSEMBLING OF NEW BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
As Vice-Chairman of the County Commissioners at the time, Comm. O'Shields reconvened
the meeting at 10:35 o'clock a. m. and welcomed the two new members to the Board and
Comm. Wright upon her re-election for another four year term.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN
Vice-Chm. O'Shields opened the floor to nominations for Chairman to serve the
Commission for the next year.
Comm. Wright nominated herself as Chairman because she had the most governmental
experience and felt she was most qualified.
Comm. Alper nominated Comm. O'Shields as Chairman. The nomination was seconded
by Comm. Gottovi.
Vice-Chm. O'Shields moved the nominations be closed.
The following vote was c~st for Comm. Wright as Chairman: Comm. Wright
The following votes were cast for Comm. O'Shields as Chairman: Comm. Alper,
Gottovi and O'Shields.
Comm. Williams stated that she would like to abstain from voting.
. County Attorney Fox stated
every issue that came before it
excused from voting due to some
the subject matter.
that each member of the Board was required to vote on
unless, by consent of the other Commissioners, he is
direct pecuniary interest or conflict of interest in
Comm. Williams then cast her vote for Comm. O'Shields.
ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN
Chm. O'Shields opened the floor to nominations for Vice-Chairman.
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Comm. Gottovi nominated Comm. Alper as Vice-Chairman.
There being no further nominations for Vice-Chairman, Chm. O'Shields called for
the vote.
The following votes were cast for Comm. Alper as Vice-Chairman: Comm. Alper,
Gottovi, Williams, Wright and Chm. O'Shields.
REAPPOINTMENT OF ALYCE: B. BROWN AS CLERK TO THE BOAR)
Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. 1Hlliams, Alyce B. Brown was
unanimously reappointed as Clerk to the Board.
PUBLIC HEARING
Notice had been published that a public hearing would be held by the Board of
, Commissioners of New Hanover County on Monday, Dece~)er 6, 1976, at 9:30 a. m. in the
. Assembly Room of the County Administration Building, 320 Chestnut Street, Wilmington,
North Carolina. (The Public Hearing had been advertised for 9:30 a. m., but due to
the swearing in of the new Commissioners wns del~yed.)
Chm. O'Shields opened the Public Hearing to Discussion
TABLING OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE
PROPERTY (HARRELSON'S MARINA) ON THE EAST SIDE OF MIDDLE SOUND LOOP ROAD APPROXIMATELY
. 500 FEET SOUrH OF BAILEY AVENUE FOR A MARINA IN ZONING AREA #3.
Chm. O'Shields reported that letters had been received from both the petitioner and
the opposition in this matter requesting that consideration of this item be postponed.
Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. \qilliams, consideration of this
application for Special Use Permit was unanimously postponed until the first meeting
in January.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 6, 1976 (CONTINUED)
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SEABOARD
COAST LINE RAILROAD APPROXIMATELY 1,200 FEET EAST OF N. C. HWY. 132 FROM R-15
(RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO I-l (INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT) IN ZONING AREA #9A.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported to the Bsard that the Planning Com-
mission had considered this rezoning at its November 3rd meeting and both the Planning
Commission and Planning Staff recommended approval of tBe rezoning.
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Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of or in
opposition to this rezoning and no one appeared in this :regard.
Upon motion by Comm. Wright, seconded by Comm. Alpe,r, the rezoning request was
approved and the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the, County of New Hanover
Amending the Zoning Map of Zonina Area #9A of New Hanover County, North Carolina
Adopted July 1, 1972", was unanimously adopted.
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A copy of the ordinance as adopted and signed is csntained in Zoning Ordinance
Book I, Section #9A, Page 19.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF CAROLINA
BEACH ROAD (U. S. HWY. 421) BETWEEN MANASSAS DRIVE AND CATHAY ROAD F~OM R-15
(RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO B-2 (BUSINESS DISTRICT) IN ZONING AREA #4.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the :Planning Commission had con-
sidered this request at its meeting of November 3, 1976,: and recommended approval
of the rezoning. He reported that the staff had also recommended approval reluctantly.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this re-
zoning and Mr. John Symmes and Mr. George Losak, owners of the property, and Mr. wilton
Allen spoke in favor of the rezoning.
No one appeared in opposition.
Upon motion by Comm. Williams, seconded by Comm. Wright, the rezoning request was
approved and the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of New Hanover Amending
the Zoning Map of Zoning Area #4 of New Hanover County, North Carolina, Adopted April 7,
1971", was unanimously adopted.
A copy of the ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in Zoning Ordinance
Book I, Section #4, Page 17.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WRIGHTS-
VILLE AVENUE AND STOKLEY ROAD FROM R-15 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO 0 & I (OFFICE AND
INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT) IN ZONING AREA #2.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had con-
sidered this request at its meeting of November 3, 1976, and both the Planning Com-
mission and Planning Staff recommended approval of the request.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of this re-
zoning request and Mr. Frank Martin, Attorney representing the petitioner, appeared
in this regard.
Mrs. Ann Baker, a neighboring property owner, stated that there was no opposition
from the residents of the area.
No one appeared in opposition to this request.
Upon motion by Comm. Alper, seconded by Comm. Wright, the request was approved and
the ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the County of NeN Hanover Amending the Zoning
Map of Zoning Area #2 of New Hanover County, North Carolina, Adopted December 15, 1969",
was unanimously adopted.
A copy of the ordinance as adopted and signed is contained in Zoning Ordinance
Book I, Section #2, Page 10.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO USE PROPERTY ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF OAKLEY ROAD APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET WEST OF CASTLE HAYNE ROAD FOR A MOBILE
HOME IN ZONING AREA #lOA.
Planning Director Richard Fender reported that the Planning Commission had con-
sidered this application at its meeting of November 3, 1976, and both the Planning Com-
mission and Planning Staff recommended approval of the Special Use Permit with the
following conditions:
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT ON OAKLEY ROAD (CONTINUED)
1. Plan as submitted and approved with the application for Special Use
Permit; and i
2. That this Special Use Permit shall comply with all other supplemental
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regulations and requirements imposed by the County Zoning Ordinance and
any other applicable Federal, State or local ordinances.
Chm. O'Shields asked if there was anyone present to speak in favor of or in
opposition to this application for Special Use Permit, and no one appeared in this
. regard. .
After the Commission had considered the following four items and found them
to be fact, (a) that the use would not materially endanger the public health or
safety if located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and
approved; (b) that the use met all required conditions and specifications; (c) that
the use would not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property
or the use was a public necessity; and (d) that the location and character of the
use, if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved, would be in harmony
with the area in which it was to be located and in general conformity with the plan
of development for New Hanover County, Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams,
that this Special Use Permit be issued based on the same conditions as recommended by
the Planning Commission. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPEAL FROM THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO DENY REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF RIVER ROAD JUST NORTH OF THE
LORAN C TRANSMITTING STATION FROM R-15 (RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO I-I (INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT) IN ZONING AREA #4.
Planning Director Richarq Fender reported that the Planning Commission had con-
sidered this rezoning request at its meeting of November 3, 1976, and recommended
denial. He read to the Board the Planning Staff's prepared recommendation of denial.
Chm. 0' Shields asked if there was anyone presen't to speak in favor of this re-
zoning and the following persons appeared before the Board to speak in favor of the
. '. request:
Mr. Charles A. Paul, representing the owners of the property
Mr. Oscar Edwards, Former Chief Planner, East Carolina Regional Planning Institute
Mr. Hugh Noffsinger, Local Realtor, presented a prepared statement to the Board
Mr. Ray Atkinson, Carolina Beach Realtor
Chm. 0' Shields asked if there was anyone presen': to speak against this rezoning
and the following persons appeared before the Board ;:0 speak in opposition:
Judge Gilbert H. Burnett, a neighboring propert:r owner
Mr. Skeets Winner, a neighboring property owner presented to the Board a petition
signed by other residents of the area
Mr. Julian Burnett, a property owner of the area
A letter was presented to the Board from Mr. R. D. Hatcher
Sgt. Herbert Hales
Cmdr. Kies of the U. S. Coast Guard Loran Station offered his comments on the
matter.
Others persons appearing in opposition were as follows:
Mr. Archie McGirt
Mr. Gene Martin
Mr. Bill Elks
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. Comm. Alper made a motion to table the matter illltil the first meeting in January
until the Board could delve further into it as he felt it was too large a project to
take action in one meeting.
Chm. O'Shields moved that the request for rezoni.ng be denied.
Comm. Alper withdrew his tabling motion and seconded the motion made by Chm.
O'Shields to deny the rezoning.
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi, Wright and Chm. O'Shields
voting Noe: Comm. Williams
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 6, 1976 (CONTINUED)
BREAK
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for a ten minute break from 12:30 p. m. to
12:40 p. m.
DISCUSSION OF PRIOR BUDGET APPROVAL FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION
Dr. Heyward Bellamy, Superintendent of Schools, appeared before the Board to
request prior approval of $2800 for next year's budget in order to allow the City of
Wilmington to do the necessary grading and drainage in a fecreation area that would be
developed adjacent to D. C. Virgo School for use by the schools and the City.
County Attorney Jim Fox stated that the Commissioner::; could not commit funds for
next year's budget at this time and that prior to the expf~ndi ture of any money by the
Board of Education, they would have to acquire title to the real estate involved, and,
thirdly, that once the property was acquired by the Board of Education, the City would
have no authority to impose any type of user fee to the p-.1blic on that property.
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Chm. O'Shields moved to recommend back to the Board of Education that they use
$2800 of the approximately $24,000 that was going to be r8turned to the County at the
end of the fiscal year to do this grading and drainage work.
Chin. 0' Shields asked the Board if this would be agre:~able by common consent and
Comm. Williams and Wright did not agree by common consent~
Dr. Bellamy stated that with the concurrence of the Board he would take that
recommendation back to the Board of Education.
Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, that this Board not-grant the prior
approval for the~800 for next year and recommend to the Board of Education that they use
$2800 of that $24,000 County surplus.
Comm. Wright requested that Chm. O'Shields amend his motion by using only the first
part and state that the Commi~sion~rs did not care to grant prior approval at this
time since the~721dBR~~~ ~~m~ ~Ufla~o~h their budget and if they cared to do something
with it, it would be their decision.
Chm. O'Shields would not accept that amendment to his motion.
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Comm. Wright made a substitute motion, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the prior
approval of $2800 not be granted. Upon vote, the substitute motion was defeated as
follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Williams and Wright
Voting Noe: Comm. Alper, Gottovi and Chm. 0' Shield~:
Upon vote, Chm. 0' Shields original motion carried a~; follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, Gottovi and Chm. O'ShieldB
Voting Noe: Comm. Williams and Wright
ENDORSEMENT OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY TENNIS TOURNAMENT
Mr. Lloyd Hanson appeared before the Board to requeHt their endorsement on a pro-
posed New Hanover County Tennis Tournament.
Comm. Alper moved to give them the blessings of the County for the New Hanover
County Tennis Tournament.
Comm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, to <Jive them the blessings of the
County for a New Hanover County Tennis Tournament but the County would assume no
financial or other obligations or responsibilities excep1: to allow the County Seal
to be used on the certificates awarded and the Chairman be allowed to sign the certi-
ficates. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
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APPROVAL OF FINAL SUBDIVISION PLATS FOR ARROWHEAD, SECTION 4; KING'S GRANT, SECTION 14;
GREENBRIAR, SECTION I-A AND WHITE OAK PLANTATION, SECTION 1
Mr. Harry Oakes of the Planning Department presented the following subdivision plats
and requested the Commissioners give final approval on them:
Arrowhead, Section 4 - Conditional final approval w~s given at the Planning
Commission Subdivision Review Committee meeting on March 22, 1976, and
final approval, after the conditions were met, was given at the meeting of
November 22, 1976.
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FINAL SUBDIVISION PLATS (CONTINUEp)
King's Grant, Section 14 - Tre final plat was g-ranted a conditional final
approval at the Planning Commission, Subdivisicn Review Committee meeting on
May 24, 1976, and final approval, after the conditions were met, was given at
the meeting of November 22, 1976.
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Greenbriar, Section l-A - The final approval was given under the 25-lot pro-
vision at the Planning Commission, Subdivision Review Committee meeting on
November 22, 1976.
~te Oak Plantation, Section 1 - The Preliminary Master Plan received con-
ditional preliminary approval at the Planning Commission, Subdivision Review
Committee meeting on November 22, 1976. Secticn 1 was granted a Conditional
Final Approval at the same meeting. The conditions had been met and the
subdivider was requesting final plat approval of Section 1.
Upon motion by Comm. Alper, seconded by comm. Wright, the final plats were
unanimously approved for Arrowhead, Section 4; King's Grant, Section 14; Greenbriar,
Section I-A and White Oak Plantation, Section 1.
LUNCH BREAK
Comm. Wright moved to break for lunch.
Chm. O'Shields recessed the meeting for lunch from 1:15 p. m. to 1:53 p. m.
DISCUSSION OF LANDFILL FRANCHISE AND CHANGE IN LANDFILL HOURS
Mr. Jim Perry and Mr. Angus Phillips of Waste Industries appeared before the
Board to request renewal of the Franchise Agreement with Waste Industries. The
present agreement would expire on June 27, 1977, and according to the agreement,
both parties were to con~ence negotiations relative to the renewal of the franchise
agreement at least six months prior to expiration of the initial term. Waste
Industries also requested that the Commissioners authorize closing the Landfill
at 4:00 p. m. Monday through Friday rather than at 5:00 p. m. in order to reduce
eoperatingeXpenses which had exceeded the company's estimates.
Comm. Alper moved to extend the contract for one year and authorize the closing
at 4:00 p. m. as requested.
Comm. Alper amended his motion, seconded by Comm. Williams, to negotiate for
another year's extension of the contract and to allow them to close at 4:00 o'clock
p. m. Monday through Friday. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING ROADS IN SILVA TERRA SUBDIVISI~N BE ADDED TO STATE SYSTEM
The Commissioners were requested to adopt a resolution requesting the addition
of the streets in Silva Terra, Section 3, to the State Secondary Road System. The
County Engineer, Planning Department and Division of Highways had completed their
investigations and recommended the roads be added to the State System.
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the resolution re-
questing the roads in Silva Terra, Section 3, be added to the State Secondary Road
System as requested. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the Resolution is Ion file in the County Manager's Office.
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APPROVAL OF SALE OF CITY/COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY
The Commissioners had been furnished a list of bids received on City/County
Owned property that was being sold. This item had b~en tabled at the meeting of
November 15, 1976, pending receipt of additional inf~rmation on two parcels on
e South 17th Street. .
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the bids received be
approved as requested. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the list of bids received is contained in Exhibit Book IV, Page 39.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 6, 1976 (CONTINUED)
REQUESTS FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION - EMMANUEL PRESBYTEEIAN CHURCH AND WILMINGTON
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
The Wilmington Baptist Association and Emmanuel Presbyterian Church had previously
requested property tax exemptions. These items had bee~ considered and tabled at the
meetings of October 18 and November 1, pending further research by the County Attorney and
the attorneys for the churches.
Comm. Wright read to the Board a letter that Rev. James Brown of Emmanuel Presby-
terian Church had handed her earlier in the meeting.
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A copy of the letter is contained in Exhibit Book IV, Page 40.
Chm. O'Shields moved that in these two particular requests the Board abide by
the County Attorney's opinion that, under the law as now written, the relief could not
be granted. The motion did not receive a second.
No action was taken by the Board on this matter.
DISCUSSION OF AMBULANCE FRANCHISE
Burke-Yopp Funeral Home had given notice that it would no longer render ambulance
service in New Hanover County effective November 20, 1976.
Comm. Alper moved to accept the notice. The motion died for lack of a second.
It was agreed that a letter would be written to Mr. Burke accepting the notice
and stating that the six-month notification clause in th,~ Ambulance Franchise would be
waived.
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER TO CONTRACT WITH DAVIDSON & JONES
Ballard, McKim & Sawyer, the architects for the Law'Enforcement Cente4 had sub-
mi tted Change Order G-5 reducing the amount of Davidson I;' Jones' contract by $1,242.22.
These funds were to pay for architectural services for the period of September 1, 1976,
through November 15, 1976. This change order had been approved by Attorney Alton
Lennon, who was representing the County in this matter.
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Chm. O'Shields moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of Change Order G-5 as
requested. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
HOURS SET FOR SATURDAY TAX LISTING
Tax Administrator, Larry Powell, had requested permission to eliminate Saturday
Tax Listings during the month of January as he felt that it was costing the County
too much and not providing that much of a benefit to the taxpayers.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, that the hours for Saturday Tax
Listing be from 9:00 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF TAX OFFICE AUDIT REPORT FOR FY ENDED JUNE 30, 1976
County Manager Eller presented the Tax Office Audit :Report for Fiscal Year ended
June 30, 1976.
DISCUSSION OF DEPARTMENTAL FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS
County Manager Eller reported to the Board that all departments had been notified
to furnish the Finance Office with information relating to any accounts or funds being
used in the Departments that were not being handled by the Finance Office to determine
if the funds involved should be considered County funds. The controversy over the
"Special Account" in the Department of Social Services ha:l caused considerable dis-
cussion on this matter.
DISCUSSION OF TAX OFFICE AUDIT REPORT FOR FY ENDED JUNE 30, 1976
County Manager Eller reported that he was very pleasf~d with the Tax Office Audit
Report. He explained that there were two items that he ~)uld like the Board to take
action on when they had had a chance to review the report. One of these items had to
do with the third item in the Management Letter which recommended setting a monetary
limit on reconciling back taxes. The other item concerned a possible technical non-
compliance situation with the Machinery Act in handling the pro-rating of partial
payments.
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BUDGET TRANSFER - CIVIL PREPAREDNESS
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the transfer of $168
from Contingencies, Acct. #11 445 61, to Salaries, Acct. tll 525 02, to correct an
error which was made in computing the salary of the Clerk-'Typist II in the Civil
Preparedness Budget. Upon vote, the motion carried unanin~usly.
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CHANGE IN MEETING DATE FOR FIRST MEETING IN JANUARY
Comm. Wright moved, seconded py Comm. Williams, that the first meeting in January
be changed to Tuesday, January 4, 1977, since Monday, January 3, was a County holiday.
Upon vote, the motion carried unaniimously.
FINAL PAYMENT - PUBLIC HEALTH BUILDING
County Manager Eller reported that Dr. Finger hcrl informed him that he thought
..all the leaks in the Public Health Building had been repaired.
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, to concur with the recommendation
of the Health Director and County Manager and approvH the final payment on the Public
Health Building with a deduction for the Contractor'~; share of the electric bill being
withheld from his check. Upon vote, the motion carr:~ed unanimously.
BUDGET TRANSFER - BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Alper, approval of the transfer of $200 from
Building Rent, Acct. #11 430 21, to Advertising, Acc.t. #11 430 27, as requested in the
Board of Elections Budget to cover additional costs of advertising the change in
voting place for Ogden #2 precinct. Upon vote, the :notion carried unanimously.
BUDGET TRANSFERS - CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER-PHASE II
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Wright, approval of the following budget
transfers in the Capital Project Ordinance for Phase II of the Law Enforcement C~nter
to reflect change orders which had previously been approved:
Debit - Contingencies, Acct. #77 575 80
Credit - Plumbing Contra~t (Chance Order P-l - addition
to contract), Acct. #77 575 71
$ 894.52
894.52
Debit - General Contract~ Acct. #77 575 70
Credit - Contingencies (Change Order G-l - deduction
from contract), Acct. #77 575 80
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$ 833.34
833.34
BUDGET TRANSFERS - CETA II PROGRAM
County Manager Eller reported that a separate account had already been set up
for the City of Wilmington and the fOllowing budget transfers were requested to
establish separate accounts for Carolina Beach and 14rightsville Beach. in the CETA II
Program in order to keep the accounts straight:
Debit - New Hanover County - CETA II
Acct. # 11 662 02, Salaries
Acct. #11 662 05, FICA
Acct. #11 662 06, Group Insurance
Acct. #11 662 54, Insurance
$ 6,432
378
211
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$ 5,440
319
176
82
$ 992
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Cr~dit - Carolina Beach - CETA II
Acct. #11 665 02, Salaries
Acct. #11 665 05, FICA
Acct. #11 665 06, Group Insurance
Acct. #11 665 54, Insurance
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~redit - Wrightsville Beach - CETA II
Acct. #11 666 02, Salaries
Acct. #11 666 05, FICA
Acct. #11 666 06, Group Insurance
Acct. #11 666,54, Insurance
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Williams, approval of the budget transfers
in the CETA II Program as requested. Upon vote, tJle motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION ON COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Chm. O'Shields suggested that the Board take the committee appointments under
consideration for the next couple of weeks before the appointments are made.
Comm. Williams asked for clarification on the duties of the members of the Port,
Waterway and Beach Commission, and Chm. O'Shields requested that a representative of
this Commission be invited to the second meeting in December to explain its duties
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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 6, 1976 (CONTINUED)
REQUEST TO MEET WITH CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS RECREATION FEE QUESTIONS
Comm. Gottovi requested that a meeting be held jointly with the Wilmington City
Council to discuss the recreation fee question with the opject of working out a solution.
Comm. Wright suggested that the County Attorney do s~me research on this matter
before the meeting with the City to see whether or not th~y could legally charge a fee
to the public.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - YWCA TITLE XX PROGRAM
Comm. Alper moved, seconded by Comm. Gottovi, approval of the following budget
amendment for the YWCA Title XX Program for an adjustment on the June 1976 expendi-
ture report.
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Revenue - Acct. #41 357 01, State YWCA - Social Development
Expenditure - Acct. #41 618 91, Local YWCA - Social Development
$ 79.16
79.16
Upon vote, the motion carried as follows:
Voting Aye: Comm. Alper, O'Shields, Gottovi and Williams
Voting Noe: Comm. Wright
BUDGET AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE BACKHOE FOR THE AIRPORT
County Manager Eller rep<Jrted that the airport had requested a backhoe at budget
time which had been deleted. The sewage line repairs had been made at a lower cost than
anticipated, and the Airport requested permission to transfer enough funds out of that
account to purchase the backhoe that was needed.
Carom. Alper moved, seconded by Carom. Williams, approval of the transfer of $18,500
from Acct. #31 650 18 to Acct. #31 650 74, in the Airport budget in order to purchase
the backhoe. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
BUDGET AMENDMENT - CETA II
County Finance Officer Felix Cooper explained that the CETA II funds to continue
the program through January 31, 1977, had not yet been received and unless these funds
were received, the CETA II employees would have to be terminated unless the County
covered the payroll. Verbal confirmation had been received that the funds would be
forwarded but the check had not yet been received.
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Chm. O'Shields moved to cover the salaries of the employees through 5:00 o'clock
on Friday and notify the St:ate and the employees that they would be terminated at that
time if the funds had not been received.
Comm. Wright requested that Chm. O'Shields amend his motion to cover the employees
through Monday and notify the City and the two beach communities that the County would
do that much but if the funds were not received from the State by that time, they
could not depend on the County to do anything further. She also stated that if the
funds were not received by Friday, an emergency meeting notice could be sent out for
Monday to make the final decision in case it was necessary.
Chm. O'Shields agreed to Comm. Wright's amendment to his motion.
County Manager Eller suggested that in order to keep from having another meeting,
the Commissioners go ahead and approve the budget amendment since the verbal confirmation
had been received and the funds would probably be received, and if they were not re-
ceived, the funds could be backed out of the budget at th~ next meeting.
Chm. O'Shields amended his motion, seconded by Comm. Wright, to include approval of
the following budget amendment:
Acct. #ll 661 00 CETA II (City)
Acct. #ll 661 02, Salaries and Wages
Acct. #11 66l 05, FICA
Acct. #11 66l 06, Group Insurance
Acct. #11 661 07, Retirement
Acct. #11 661 11, Telephone & Postage
Acct. #11 661 14, Travel, Meetings & Schools
Acct. #11 661 27, Advertising
Acct. #11 661 32, Copying & Duplicating
Acct. #11 661 54, Insurance
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$ 75,888
4,440
2,580
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500
1,000
200
100
1,139
TOTAL
$ 85,847
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BUDGET AMENDMENT - CETA II (CONTINUED)
Acct. #11 662 00 CETA II (COUNTY)
Acct. #11 662 02, Salaries and Wages
Acct. #11 662 05, FICA
Acct. #11 662 06, Group Insurance
Acct. #11 662 07, Retirement
Acct. #11 662 11, Telephone & Postage
Acct. # 11 662 14, Travel, Meetings & Schools
Acct. #11 662 27, Advertising
. Acct. #11 662 32, Copying & Duplicating
Acct. #11 662 54, Insurance
TOTAL
Acct. #11 665 00 CETA II (Carolina Beach)
Acct. #11 665 02, Salaries and Wages
Acct. #11 665 05, FICA
Acct. #11 665 06, Group Insurance
Acct. #11 665 07, Retirement
Acct. #11 665 11, Telephone & Postage
Acct. #11 665 14, Travel, Meetings & Schools
Acct. #11 665 27, Advertising
Acct. #11 665 32, Copying & Duplicating
Acct. #11 665 54, Insurance
TOTAL
Acct. #11 666 00 CETA II (Wrightsville Beach)
Acct. #11 666 02, Salaries and Wages
Acct. #11 666 05, FICA
Acct. #11 666 06, Group Insurance
r Acct. #11 666 07, Retirement
l. Acct. #11 666 11, Telephone & Postage
Acct. #11 666 14, Travel, Meetings & Schools
Acct. #11 666 27, Advertising
Acct. #11 666 32, Copying & Duplicating
Acct. #11 666 54, Insurance
TOTAL
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
$ 59,344
3,472
1,235
100
200
500
174
100
891
$ 66,016
$ 13 , 244
775
291
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-0-
-0-
-0-
-0-
199
$ 14,509
$ 3,274
192
73
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-0-
-0-
-0-
50
$ 3,589
APPROVAL OF COMMISS;rONERS' COVERAGE UNDER CUUNTY' S GROUP INSURANCE
Comm. Williams requested that the Commissioners be allowed to participate in the
County employee's group insurance coverage provided they pay their own premium.
Comm. Gottovi moved, seconded by Comm. Willi~lS, that the Commissioners be al-
lowed to participate in the County employee's group insurance coverage at their own
expense. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimOUSly.
ADJOURNMENT
Comm. Wright moved, seconded by Comm. Williamn, that the meeting be adjourned.
Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Chm. 0' Shields adj ourned the meeting at 3: 43 0' clock p. m.
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Respectful:~y submit ted,
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Alyce B. Bl~Own
Clerk to the Board
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