2006-09-18 Regular Meeting
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 18, 2006
BOOK 30
PAGE 670
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, September 18,
2006, at 9:00 a.ill. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street,
Wilmington, NC.
Members present were: Chairman Robert G. Greer; Vice-Chairman William A. Caster; Commissioner Ted
Davis, Jr.; Commissioner William A. Kopp, Jf.; Commissioner Nancy H. Pritchett; County Manager Bruce T. Shell;
County Attorney Wanda M. Copley and Clerk to the Board Sheila L. Schult.
Chairman Greer called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Carl A. Byrd, Sf., Director of the Human Relations Department gave the invocation.
Vice-Chairman Caster led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION URGING THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF FACILITY
SERVICES TO CONSIDER IMMEDIATE REVOCATION OF JASMINE COVE ASSISTED
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY'S LICENSE TO OPERATE AN ADULT CARE HOME
Chairman Greer reported that several people wished to speak on the Jasmine Cove Assisted Retirement
Community issue.
James Carroll, co-owner of the Jasmine Cove property, stated that the facility is currently operated by Care
America and that Care America is on-site and working hard to address the violations. He requested the Board not
request the North Carolina Division of Facility Services to revoke their license to operate an Adult Care Home.
Frankie Roberts, Chairman of the Board of Social Services, reported that the Board of Social Services
concurs with the resolution requesting the North Carolina Division of Facility Services to consider immediate
revocation of Jasmine Cove Assisted Retirement Community's license to operate an Adult Care Home.
Department of Social Services Director LaVaughn Nesmith and Assistant Director Wanda Marino
requested that due to the ongoing problems since January 2006, the Board adopt the resolution requesting the North
Carolina Division of Facility Services to consider immediate revocation of the license stating that although some
violations have been addressed, there are still serious violations that need to be resolved.
Vice-Chairman Caster read the resolution into the record.
Chairman Greer requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, to adopt the resolution urging the North Carolina Division of Facility
Services to consider immediate inspection of Jasmine Cove Assisted Retirement Community to determine whether
the facility should be closed. No SECOND was received, the MOTION FAILED.
After brief discussion concerning the importance in notifying the North Carolina Division of Facility
Services of the Boards' concerns surrounding the number of violations cited against the Jasmine Cove Assisted
Retirement Community, Chairman Greer requested a motion from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Davis MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to adopt the resolution urging the
North Carolina Division of Facility Services to consider immediate revocation of Jasmine Cove Assisted Retirement
Community's license to operate an Adult Care Home. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXX, Page 10.1.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman Greer asked if any member of the Board would like to remove an item from the Consent Agenda.
Hearing none, Chairman Greer requested a motion from the Board to approve the items on the Consent
Agenda as presented.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to approve the items on the
Consent Agenda as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
The Commissioners approved the minutes from the Regular meeting held on September 5, 2006 as
presented by the Clerk to the Board.
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Approval of Revision to Fee Policy - Health Department
The Commissioners approved the following revision to the New Hanover County Health Department fee
policy to add the statement: New services may be added upon approval of the Health Director if the annual
revenues for the services are not expected to exceed $5,000. The addition of this revision will expedite the delivery
of services to Health Department customers.
Approval of Addition of Engineering Information Systems Analyst to the Current Classification Plan -
Human Resources Department
The Commissioners approved the addition of an Engineering Information Systems Analyst to the current
classification plan. Due to the unique nature of the position, the classification needs to be added to the classification
plan to accurately reflect the intended function of the position within the Engineering Department. The pay grade
for the position is 4100 with a salary range of $46,592-$71,490.
Approval of Museum Deaccessions - Cape Fear Museum
The Commissioners approved the deaccession list of items from the Museum's permanent collection as
recommended by the Curator, Director, Collections Committee and Museum Advisory Board.
Approval of Amendments to Advisory Board By-Laws - Parks and Recreation Department
The Commissioners approved amendments to the Parks and Recreation Department Advisory Board by-
laws to reflect the following changes:
. The size of the Advisory Board is formally increased from seven to eight members to include the
Chairman of the Board of Education or a designee.
. A quorum shall consist of a minimum of at least five members present at a meeting of the Advisory
Board.
Acceptance of New Hanover County and New Hanover County Fire District Tax Collection Reports - Tax
Department
The Commissioners accepted the following Tax Collection Reports for July 31, 2006 and August 31,2006.
New Hanover County Fire District
New Hanover County
Copies of the Tax Collection Reports are hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and are contained in
Exhibit Book XXX, Page 10.2.
Approval of Release of Tax Value - Tax Department
The Commissioners granted the following taxpayers the Senior CitizenJDisability Exclusion:
Bowden, Julie Ann
Ghannad, Reza
Horne, Gregory Anderson
Jones, Maria Bonner
Malone, Ruth
Matuskiewicz, Gregory Eliz
Myers, Betty D.
Updyke, June L.
$48,499
89,579
51,076
36,829
36,921
63,065
58,982
72,967
The Commissioners released the following taxpayers from the late list penalty:
Davis, Manly
Taylor, John Carlton
$ 9.08
17.06
The Commissioners approved the following delinquent applications for exemption from property tax for
the following organizations:
Foundation ofUNCW, Inc.
Wilmington First Church of the Nazarene
R05511-002-043-000
R05515-004-002-001
R055 11-002-037-000
R05514-004-0 11-000
Approval of Budget Amendments
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendments:
Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-014
Devartment: Finance
BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following amendment be made to
the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007.
Section 1. The following appropriation is hereby made to the General Fund and Environmental
Management Fund and that the following revenue is estimated to be available to meet this appropriation.
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Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-014 (Cont.)
Expenditure Decrease Increase
GENERAL FUND:
Health:
Contract Services-Living Well $ 1,466
Printing-Living Well $ 4,855
Supplies-Living Well $ 1,250
Employee Reimb.-Living Well $ 398
Contract Services-Diabetes $ 3,000
Advertising-Diabetes $ 321
Postage-Diabetes $ 247
Printing-Diabetes $ 300
Supplies-Diabetes $ 539
Museum:
Supplies-Arts Council $ 1,187
Administrative Reserve $186,527
Parks:
Other Improvements $ 97,000
Capital Outlay-Land $ 99,775
Juvenile Day Treatment:
Supplies-CFMF Grant $ 4,258
Training & Travel-CFMF Grant $ 2,200
Salaries & Wages-GCC Grant $ 19,687
Social Security Tax-GCC Grant $ 1,495
Retirement -GCC Grant $ 961
Medical Insurance-GCC Grant $ 3,432
Long Term Disability-GCC Grant $ 56
Elections:
Capital Outlay-HA V A Grant $ 40
Library:
Supplies-Medicine Grant $ 208
Revenue Decrease Increase
Health:
CFMF-Living Well Grant $ 7,969
CFMF-Diabetes Today $ 4,407
Museum:
Arts Council Grant $ 1,187
Grassroots Science Grant $186,527
Parks:
Beach Access Grants $147,581
Commissioners:
Appropriated Fund Balance $ 49,194
Juvenile Day Treatment:
CFMF Grant $ 6,458
GCC Grant $ 25,631
Elections:
HA V A Grant $709,499
Commissioners:
Appropriated Fund Balance $709,459
Library:
Medicine Grant $ 208
Expenditures:
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT:
Landfill:
Capital Outlay / Other Imp / CWMTF $194,700
Revenue:
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT:
Landfill:
CWMTF Grant $155,000
Appropriated Fund Balance $ 39,700
Explanation: To rollover unexpended grant funds from FY 2005-06 to FY 2006-07.
Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-023
Devartment: Health
BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following amendment be made to
the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007:
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Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-023 (Cont.)
Section 1. The following appropriation is hereby made to the General Fund, and that the following revenue
is estimated to be available to meet this appropriation.
Expenditure
Environmental Health:
Salaries and Wages
Training and Travel
Child Health:
Salaries and Wages
Decrease
Increase
$3,000
$1,900
$3,800
Revenue
Environmental Health:
Childhood Lead Poisoning Grant
Child Health:
Childhood Lead Poisoning Grant
Decrease
Increase
$4,900
$3,800
Explanation: To budget additional funds received from the State of North Carolina, Department of
Environmental and Natural Resources, to be used for the childhood lead prevention program.
Bud2et Amendment Number 07-033
Devartment: Museum
BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following amendment be made to
the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007:
Section 1. The following appropriation is hereby made to the General Fund, and that the following revenue
is estimated to be available to meet this appropriation.
Expenditure
Museum:
Temporary Salaries
Social Security Taxes
Contracted Services
Supplies
Decrease
Increase
$ 1,040
$ 80
$16,809
$ 579
Revenue
Grassroots Grant
Decrease
Increase
$18,508
Explanation: To budget additional funds received from the North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots Grant.
Bud2et Amendment Number 07-034
Devartment: Sheriff's Office
BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following amendment be made to
the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007:
Section 1. The following appropriation is hereby made to the General Fund, and that the following revenue
is estimated to be available to meet this appropriation.
Expenditure
Uniform Patrol:
Capital Outlay/Motor Vehicle
Decrease
Increase
$ 5,950
Revenue
Administration:
Miscellaneous Revenue
Decrease
Increase
$ 5,950
Explanation: To budget insurance proceeds for totaled vehicle.
Bud2et Amendment Number 2007-23
Department: Sheriff's Office
BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following amendment be made to
the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007:
Section 1. The following appropriation is hereby made to the Controlled Substance Fund, and that the
following revenue is estimated to be available to meet this appropriation.
Expenditure
Controlled Substance Tax:
Supplies
Decrease
Increase
$46,856
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Bud2et Amendment Number: 2007-023 (Cont.)
Revenue
Interest on Investments
Controlled Substance Tax
Decrease
Increase
$ 1,595
$45,261
Explanation: To budget additional revenue received on August 23, 2006 and interest earned for 2006.
Bud2et Amendment Number 2007-24
Devartment: Sheriff's Office
BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following amendment be made to
the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007:
Section 1. The following appropriation is hereby made to the Federal Forfeited Property Fund, and that the
following revenue is estimated to be available to meet this appropriation.
Expenditure
Federal Forfeited Property:
Capital Project Expense
Decrease
Increase
$1,452
Revenue
Federal Forfeited Property
Decrease
Increase
$1,452
Explanation: To budget additional revenue received on August 30, 2006.
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS
County Manager Shell requested the following employees to step forward to receive service awards:
Five Year:
Carla Turner - Health Department
Billie Brewer - Parks Department
Elbert Todd - Parks Department
Reggie Hucks - Inspections Department
Sharon Brock - Finance Department
Karen L. Gans - Health Department
Tonya Ballard - Library
Ten Year:
Susan Pless - Sheriffs Office
Angela H. Benton - Social Services
Deborah S. Goodwin - Health Department
Fifteen Year:
Sandra Hoppough - Legal Department
Elizabeth Floyd - Social Services
Mary Roush - Social Services
Susan Taylor - Social Services
Jennifer B. Columby - Social Services
Jane L. McDevitt - Inspections Department
Rosemary A. Richardson - Social Services
Robert H. Wade - Sheriffs Office
Susan A. Wynn - County Manager's Office
Twenty Year:
Lynetta Huffman - Health Department
Libby Sellers - Inspections Department
Alfreda Gee - Health Department
Jeanette B. Bell - Social Services
Mary 1. Brantley - Social Services
Jerry R. Brim - Social Services
Toni W. Moser - Inspections Department
Mary B. Strickland - Social Services
Margaret P. Swann - Health Department
Michael Winebar - Human Resources
Twenty-Five Year:
Ruby Holiday - Sheriffs Office
Catherine Morgan - Human Resources
Martha S. Wright - Health Department
Ann Hines - Inspections Department
Thirty Year:
Sidney A. Causey - Sheriff's Office
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On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer presented a servIce award to each employee, expressed
appreciation and thanked them for their dedicated years of service.
RECOGNITION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
County Manager Shell requested the following new employees to stand and be introduced:
Shannon Schmidt - Airlie Gardens
Robin Keeler - Risk Management
Jerome Sullivan - Fire Services
Luke DeAndrade - Health Department
Robert Neilson - Health Department
Linda Whitley - Health Department
Donna Munday - Health Department
Jocelyn Graham - Health Department
Corey Graham - Property Management
Cesar Moya - Property Management
Allison Davis - Social Services
John Davis - Social Services
Wendy Maddox - Social Services
Anita Almodovar - Veteran's Services
Derek Wendt - Sheriff's Office
Corrie Hasty - Social Services
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer welcomed the new employees to County Government and wished
them success in their new positions.
RECOGNITION OF 2006 KETNER AWARD "ASK ENGINEERING" PROGRAM
County Manager Shell reported that Greg Thompson and the Engineering Department Staff received the
2006 Ketner Award for their "Ask Engineering" program. The award was presented September 8, 2006 at the North
Carolina Association of County Commissioners Annual Conference in Forsyth County.
County Engineer Greg Thompson reported that the "Ask Engineering" program enables the Engineering
Department Staff to respond to inquiries concerning water and sewer availability for particular pieces of property in
an accurate, timely and consistent manner through development of an answer retrieval system.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer congratulated the Engineering Department on the receipt of the
award.
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 7, 2006 AS NEW HANOVER COUNTY BIG
SWEEP DAY
Chairman Greer reported that Keep America Beautiful of New Hanover County Director Jennifer O'Keefe
has requested the Board declare October 7, 2006 as New Hanover County Big Sweep Day urging citizens to
volunteer to sweep the beaches and waterways to remove litter and debris to improve water quality and promote
environmental awareness of the impacts of littering.
Commissioner Pritchett read the proclamation into the record.
Chairman Greer requested a motion for adoption.
Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to adopt the proclamation
declaring October 7, 2006 as New Hanover County Big Sweep Day. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXX, Page 10.3.
Chairman Greer announced that Regular Agenda Item #5 - Presentation of Division of Communitv
Corrections' Report has been withdrawn from the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING ON SCHEDULES, STANDARDS AND RULES FOR 2007 REVALUATION
Tax Director Bob Glasgow reported that the manual containing the proposed Schedules, Standards and
Rules for the 2007 general revaluation of real property for New Hanover County has been available for public
inspection at the Tax Department. The manual contains legal references to the revaluation, explains the process and
describes mass appraisal and guidance to appraisers who utilize the mass appraisal process and includes various
elements of valuation standards from which appraisals are made and includes the valuation of properties qualifying
for "present use" value. Copies of the manual are available at the downtown Library, the Tax Office and in the
County Commissioners Office.
Chairman Greer opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone from the public wished to comment on the
manual.
Hearing no one, Chairman Greer closed the Public Hearing and reported that the Board will adopt the
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manual containing the Schedules, Standards and Rules, at their regular meeting on Monday, October 2, 2006.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LAND PURCHASE AND ARCHITECT SELECTION
FOR THE MURRAYVILLE FIRE STATION
Fire Services Chief Donnie Hall reported that Fire Services is requesting the Board adopt the resolution
approving the land purchase, architect selection for the construction of a 12,500 square foot fire station located at
5807 Murrayville Road and the associated budget amendment #07-036.
An extensive land search has been conducted and a potential buy-sell agreement has been reached with the
landowner. Environmental assessment, land surveying and a special use permit have all been obtained.
A committee including staff from Property Management, Fire Services and a public at -large member of the
Board of Fire Commissioners was formed to review potential architects. The committee unanimously selected
Stewart-Cooper Newell Architects. This firm is currently involved in the Joint Emergency Services Training Facility
and worked on the Federal Point facility.
Preliminary estimates for construction range from $200 to $220 per square foot. The land will be paid for
from the District's fund balance. A capital project ordinance will be brought for Board approval at a later date.
Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to approve the purchase of 3.5
acres of property located at 5807 Murrayville Road in the amount of $175,100. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to adopt the resolution
awarding contract #06-0301 for the purchase of 3.5 acres of land at 5807 Murrayville Road in the amount of
$175,100, awarding contract #07-0133 to Stewart-Cooper Newell Architects in the amount of $210,000, approving
the associated budget amendment #07-036 and authorizing the County Manager to execute the buy-sale agreement
and contracts #06-0301 and #07-0133. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Bud2et Amendment Number 07-036
Devartment: Fire Services
BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following amendment be made to
the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007:
Section 1. The following change in appropriation is hereby made to the Fire Service District budget.
Expenditure
Fire Service District:
Land Purchase
Contracted Services
Decrease
Increase
$175,100
$210,000
Revenue
Fire Service District:
Appropriated Fund Balance
Decrease
Increase
$385,100
Explanation: To appropriate fund balance for the purchase of land and architectural services for the
Murrayville Fire Station.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXX, Page 10.4.
APPROVAL OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY BUILDING RENTAL POLICY AND RATES
Parks Director Neal Lewis reported that the Riverside Community Building is rented extensively for social
events and other group gatherings. The current rental rates do not provide enough income to cover the costs of
operations, maintenance, repairs or renovations. Staff is requesting the Board approve increasing the damage
deposit from $150 to $250 and the hourly rate from $ 15/hour to $50/hour. The increase in rates will provide enough
income to cover the cost of having an attendant on-site during the use of the building. The Parks Advisory Board
has approved the fee changes.
Tom Radewicz, representing the Castle Hayne Steering Committee, requested the fee increase only apply
to events when alcohol is being served, stating that in his opinion, that is when building damage and misuse occurs.
Commissioner Davis confirmed with Parks Director Lewis that damage to the building is not limited to
events serving alcohol and that an on-site attendant will help resolve the problem.
After brief discussion concerning the basis for the increase in the hourly rate, Chairman Greer requested
direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to approve increasing the
damage deposit from $150 to $250 for the Riverside Community Building and to direct Staff to bring an alternative
recommendation concerning the hourly rate increase back to the Board. Upon vote, the MOTION FAILED 3 TO 2.
Chairman Greer, Vice-Chairman Caster, Commissioner Davis voted in opposition to the motion.
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Motion: Chairman Greer MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to approve increasing the rental policy
and rates for the Riverside Community Building damage deposit from $150 to $250 and the hourly rate from
$ 15/hour to $40/hour with the assignment of an attendant to be at the discretion of the Parks Director. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 1. Chairman Greer, Vice-Chairman Caster, Commissioner Davis and Commissioner
Kopp voted in favor.
BREAK
Chairman Greer called for a break from 10:37 a.ill. until 10:57 a.ill.
DISCUSSION OF ROAD SIDE CLEAN-UP PROGRAM
Vice-Chairman Caster voiced concerns about the success of the roadside clean-up program and requested
Assistant County Manager Pat Melvin provide an update.
Assistant County Manager Pat Melvin reported that the courts have been assigning community service
roadside clean-up sentences but the defendants are given sixty days to comply with the order; the courts cannot
specify a date and time. At this time nineteen defendants have been sentenced to roadside clean-up.
Commissioner Pritchett reported that given her past history with the roadside clean-up program she is
confident that with the cooler weather and the upcoming deadlines to complete community service sentences,
attendance will improve.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Chairman Greer reported that three vacancies need to be filled on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
and three applications had been received and requested nominations from the Board.
Vice-Chairman Caster nominated Elena Puzzuto, Alma Sanchez and Ruchadina L. Waddell. The
nominations were seconded by Commissioner Pritchett.
Vote: The Board voted to reappoint Elena Puzzuto and appoint Alma Sanchez and Ruchadina L. Waddell to serve
two-year terms on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council with the terms to expire September 30, 2008.
Appointments to the Juvenile Day Treatment Center Advisory Board
Chairman Greer reported that two at-large vacancies of unexpired terms need to be filled on the Juvenile
Day Treatment Center Advisory Board with three applications having been received and requested nominations
from the Board.
Commissioner Pritchett nominated Brian Brosnan. The nomination was seconded by Vice-Chairman
Caster.
Vice-Chairman Caster nominated Tommy Puckett. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner
Pritchett.
Chairman Greer called for a vote on the nominations.
Vote: The Board voted unanimously to appoint Brian Brosnan to serve an unexpired term on the Juvenile Day
Treatment Center Advisory Board with the term to expire April 30, 2007.
Vote: The Board voted unanimously to appoint Tommy Puckett to serve an unexpired term on the Juvenile Day
Treatment Center Advisory Board with the term to expire April 30, 2007.
Appointments to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees
Chairman Greer reported that four vacancies need to be filled on the New Hanover Regional Medical
Center Board of Trustees with three applicants eligible for reappointment and sixteen applications having been
received and requested nominations from the Board.
Commissioner Pritchett nominated Bruce M. Prouty. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner
Kopp.
Vice-Chairman Caster nominated Gayle Van Velsor. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner
Kopp.
Commissioner Pritchett nominated John S. Pace. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Davis.
Commissioner Kopp nominated Helyn Rogers Lofton. The nomination was seconded by Chairman Greer.
Vice-Chairman Caster nominated Sylvia H. Rountree. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner
Kopp.
Hearing no other nominations, Chairman Greer called for a vote on the nominations.
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Vote: The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Bruce M. Prouty to serve a three-year term on the New Hanover
Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the term to expire September 30, 2009.
Vote: The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Gayle Van Velsor to serve a three-year term on the New Hanover
Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the term to expire September 30, 2009.
Vote: The Board voted 4 to 1 to reappoint Helyn Rogers Lofton to serve a three-year term on the New Hanover
Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the term to expire September 30, 2009. Chairman Greer, Vice-
Chairman Caster, Commissioner Davis and Commissioner Kopp voted in favor.
Vote: The Board voted 2 to 3 to appoint John S. Pace to serve a three-year term on the New Hanover Regional
Medical Center Board of Trustees with the term to expire September 30, 2009. Commissioner Davis and
Commissioner Pritchett voted in favor.
Vote: The Board voted 3 to 2 to appoint Sylvia H. Rountree to serve a three-year term on the New Hanover
Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the term to expire September 30, 2009. Chairman Greer, Vice-
Chairman Caster and Commissioner Kopp voted in favor.
CONSIDERATION OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE CAPE FEAR RIVER ASSEMBLY
Executive Director of the Cape Fear River Assembly Don Freeman reported that the Cape Fear River
Assembly was founded in 1973 and their mission is "To provide for the highest quality of life possible for the
residents of the Cape Fear River Basin, through the proper management of the Cape Fear River, its tributaries, and
adjacent land uses." He presented a history, overview and direction of their organization stressing the importance of
New Hanover County's membership and participation for proper coordination and management of this shared
resource. He requested the Board approve the County's membership in the amount of $9,524 per year.
Dr. James Merritt, Associate Director at the Center for Marine Science at UNCW and Coordinator for the
Lower Cape Fear River program, reported that the Cape Fear River Assembly serves as the coordinating
organization for the entire basin and aids in collecting data, disbursing information and legislative funding. He
stated that this is a needed interaction and not a duplication of programs.
Mr. Herbert Strickler, Cape Fear River Assembly Board of Director member, reported on how the cost
basis for membership was established using State figures for land area, local government discharges and local
government water withdrawals.
After discussion on the necessity of working regionally on this effort and confirming that it is not a
duplication of other programs, Chairman Greer requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to approve County
participation as a member in the Cape Fear River Assembly in the amount of $9,524. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MEETING RECESSED TO HOLD A REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY
WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
Chairman Greer convened from Regular Session at 12:04 p.rn. to hold a meeting of the New Hanover
County Water and Sewer District.
Chairman Greer reconvened to Regular Session at 12:26 p.rn.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Greer announced that time had been reserved to allow the public to present an item that was not
listed on the regular agenda. He requested all persons speaking to limit their remarks to three minutes.
No comments were received.
BREAK
Chairman Greer called for a lunch break from 12:26 p.rn. until 1 :26 p.rn.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
ADOPTION OF LEGISLATIVE GOALS FOR SUBMISSION TO THE NORTH CAROLINA
ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Budget Director Cam Griffin reported that at the direction of the County Commissioners staff has compiled
goals concerning tax relief, schools, Medicaid relief, revenue options, gang prevention, intervention and
suppression, Adult Care Homes, inspections of food and lodging establishments and mental health for consideration
for submission to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners legislative agenda to be presented to the
General Assembly.
After brief discussion on wording the consensus of the Board is to submit the following goals to the North
Carolina Association of County Commissioners legislative agenda to be presented to the General Assembly:
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. Tax Relief - Support legislation to provide greater flexibility to individual counties in providing tax
relief. Counties in North Carolina do not currently have the authority to create tax exemptions.
. Schools - Support legislation to reinstate state funding for local school system utility costs.
. Medicaid Relief - Support legislation to permanently end county participation in Medicaid Funding.
. Revenue Options - Support legislation to allow all counties to enact any or all of several revenue
options from among those that have already been authorized for any other county.
. Gang Prevention, Intervention and Suppression - Support legislation to adequately fund gang
prevention, intervention, and suppression activities.
. Adult Care Homes - Support legislation to enhance the enforcement of regulations governing Adult
Care Homes by enacting mandatory time and quality standards for the North Carolina Division of
Facility Services to respond to the findings and recommendations of the local Departments of Social
Services.
. Food and Lodging Inspections - Support legislation to review the general statues that relate to
inspections of food and lodging facilities to provide greater discretion at the County level to establish
and administer programs related to the inspection of food and lodging facilities.
. Mental Health - Support legislation to ensure that Mental Health, Developmental Disability, and
Substance Abuse services are available, accessible, and affordable to all citizens.
Item Presented by Vice-Chairman Caster
Vice-Chairman Caster reported that New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington have jointly
received the Exceptional Service by a Government Agency award from the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust for
the Parks Bond Referendurn.
Item Presented by Commissioner Pritchett
Commissioner Pritchett reported that she attended the dedication service of two monuments
commemorating Community Hospital and the Community Hospital School of Nursing and honoring the many
doctors, nurses and individuals associated with these institutions. The event was hosted by the Friends of
Community Hospital and the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society.
Item Presented by Commissioner Davis
Commissioner Davis congratulated Frank Gibson on being honored as Civitan Citizen of the Year.
CLOSED SESSION
Chairman Greer announced a Closed Session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) to conduct annual
performance evaluations for the County Manager, County Attorney and Clerk to the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-
318.11(a)(6) to convene to Closed Session to conduct annual performance evaluations for the County Manager,
County Attorney and Clerk to the Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Greer convened to Closed Session at 1: 17 p.m.
CONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Chairman Greer reconvened to Regular Session at 3 :21 p.rn.
He reported that the performance reviews were completed and that the County Manager, County Attorney
and the Clerk to the Board received good evaluation ratings. The County Manager was granted a 4% pay increase,
the County Attorney was granted a 5% pay increase and the Clerk to the Board was granted an 8% pay increase.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Greer called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to adjourn the meeting. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Greer adjourned the meeting at 3 :23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board