2006-10-16 Regular Meeting
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 16, 2006
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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, October 16, 2006,
at 9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington,
North Carolina.
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 Byrd, Director of the Human Relations Department, gave the invocation.
Commissioner Davis led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman Greer asked if any member of the Board would like to remove an item from the Consent Agenda
for discussion.
On discussion of Consent Agenda Item #2 - Approval of Board Meeting Calendar for 2007, Vice-
Chairman Caster requested that the Board meetings on March 12, 2007 and August 13,2007 begin at 1 p.m.
Commissioner Kopp requested Parks Director Neal Lewis report on Consent Agenda Item #8 - Adoption of
Resolution Approving the Purchase of Five Lighting Systems for Veterans Park.
Parks Director Neal Lewis reported that five lighting systems are proposed for installation at the Veterans
Park softball and soccer fields stating that the funds for these improvements are included in the approved Parks and
Recreation Bond Referendum.
Hearing no further discussion, Chairman Greer requested a motion from the Board to approve the items on
the Consent Agenda as revised.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to approve the items on the
Consent Agenda as revised. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CONSENT AGENDA
Acceptance of Landfall Grant Award and Approval of the Associated Budget Amendment - Juvenile Day
Treatment Center
The Commissioners accepted funds on behalf of the Juvenile Day Treatment Center from a Landfall Grant
in the amount of $2,860 and approved the associated budget amendment #07-060. The funds will be used to
purchase computer furniture and a digital camcorder for the computer lab. No local match is required.
Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-060
Devartment: Juvenile Dav Treatment Center/NHCS
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
Supplies
Decrease
Increase
$2,860
Revenue
Landfall Grant
Decrease
Increase
$2,860
Explanation: To budget grant award funds received from a Landfall grant for computer furniture and
camcorder.
Approval of Minutes
The Commissioners approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 2, 2006, as presented by
the Clerk to the Board.
Approval of Board Meeting Calendar for 2007
The Commissioners approved the Board meeting calendar for 2007 with the meetings on March 12, 2007
and August 13, 2007 to begin at 1 p.m.
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Adoption of Resolution to Add Retriever Drive, Covey Lane, Cocker Court, Basset Court, Blue Tick Court,
Springer Road, Dove Field Court, Dachshund Court and Coswald Court in Quail Woods Subdivision to the
State Highway System
The Commissioners adopted the resolution to add Retriever Drive, Covey Lane, Cocker Court, Basset
Court, Blue Tick Court, Springer Road, Dove Field Court, Dachshund Court and Coswald Court in Quail Woods
Subdivision to the State Highway System.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXX, Page 12.1.
Acceptance of Senior Center General Purpose Funds for 2007 and Approval of the Associated Budget
Amendment - Department of Aging
The Commissioners accepted Senior Center General Purpose Funds for 2007 on the behalf of the
Department of Aging in the amount of $15,367 and approved the associated budget amendment #07-050. The funds
will be used to cover a portion of the Senior Center Program Manager's salary. The required match of $5,122 was
budgeted in the approved 2006-2007 Department of Aging budget.
Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-050
Devartment: A2in2
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
Senior Center:
Salaries and Wages
Decrease
Increase
$ 15,367
Revenue
Senior Center:
Senior Center General Purpose Funds
Decrease
Increase
$15,367
Explanation: To request approval for receipt of Senior Center General Purpose Funds for FY 06-07.
Approval of New Hanover County 2007-2009 Work First Block Grant Plan - Department of Social Services
The Commissioners approved the New Hanover County 2007-2009 Work First Block Grant Plan and
authorized submission to the North Carolina Division of Social Services.
Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to the March of Dimes, Maternity Care Coordination, Personal
Health Services - Department of Social Services
The Commissioners authorized the Department of Social Services, Maternal Health Program, to submit a
grant application to the March of Dimes in the amount of $3,000. If awarded, the funds will be used to help fund the
incentive program offered to participants in the Baby Love Maternity Care Coordination program. No County
match is required.
Authorization of Re-conveyance of Parcels to R C. Fowler through N on-Warranty Deed - Legal Department
The Commissioners authorized the re-conveyance of a pump station parcel to R. C. Fowler through Non-
Warranty deed. Mr. Fowler conveyed the property to the County for as long as the County had a utility use for the
land; the utility use has been terminated.
Adoption of Resolution Approving Purchase of Five Lighting Systems for Veterans Park - Parks Department
The Commissioners adopted the resolution awarding contract #07-0172 to Musco Lighting, Inc. in the
amount of $393,425 for the purchase of five lighting systems for installation at the Veterans Park softball field and
Veterans Park soccer fields and authorized the County Manager to execute the contract. The funds are included in
the approved $35.5 million Parks and Recreation Bond Referendum.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXX, Page 12.2.
Acceptance of Farm Bureau Insurance Company Grant Award and Approval of the Associated Budget
Amendment - Sheriff's Office
The Commissioners accepted Farm Bureau Insurance Company grant award funds for the Sheriff's Office
in the amount of $2,650 and approved the associated budget amendment #07-053. The funds will be used to
purchase Alco-Sensors for alcohol testing at the area high schools. No County match is required.
Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-053
Devartment: Sheriff's Office
BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following amendment be made to
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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:
Supplies
Decrease
Increase
$2,650
Revenue
Uniform Patrol:
Farm Bureau Insurance Grant
Decrease
Increase
$2,650
Explanation: To budget grant award funds from the Farm Bureau Insurance Company to purchase alcohol
testing instruments.
Adoption of Resolution Approving the Exchange of Six 2005 Model Year Harley Davidson Motorcycles for
Six New Model 2007 Harley Davidson Motorcycles and Approval of the Associated Budget Amendments-
Sheriff's Office
The Commissioners adopted the resolution approving the exchange of six 2005 model year Harley
Davidson motorcycles for six model year 2007 Harley Davidson motorcycles as permitted by General Statute 160A-
271 and approved the associated budget amendments #2007-28 and #07-051. The cost to the County will be for the
transfer of equipment between the old and new motorcycles in the approximate amount of $500 each.
Bud2et Amendment Number: 2007-28
Devartment: Sheriff's Office
BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following amendment be made to
the Federal Forfeited Property Fund:
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 Outlay-Motor Vehicles
Decrease
Increase
$73,400
Revenue
Federal Forfeited Property:
Federal Forfeited Property
Decrease
Increase
$73,400
Explanation: To record the exchange of five Model 2005 FLHPI Harley Davidson motorcycles for five
Model 2007 FLHTP motorcycles.
Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-051
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 Vehicles
Decrease
Increase
$14,680
Revenue
Uniform Patrol:
Sale of Fixed Assets
Decrease
Increase
$14,680
Explanation: To record the exchange of one Model 2005 FLHPI Harley Davidson motorcycle for one
Model 2007 FLHTP motorcycle.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXX, Page 12.3.
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Acceptance of New Hanover County and New Hanover County Fire District Tax Collection Reports - Tax
Department
The Commissioners accepted the following Tax Collection Reports through September 30, 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 12.4
Approval of Release of Tax Values
The Commissioners granted the following taxpayers the Senior Citizen/Disability Exclusion:
Allen, Dorothy F.
Anderson, William K.
Barefoot, Jean
Brown, Ann Edwards
Butler, Monroe Life Estate
Dixon, Pauline
Gaines, Thomas Jr., Jacqueline
Lawson, Ruth G.
McClure, Tammy D.
Norris, Kay Frances Carter
Parsons, Jean W.
Paul, Dorothy
Pelletier, Rebecca
Phillips, Mark Perry
Pierce, Donald W. Etal.
Reynolds, Vivian T.
Rhyne, Catherine M. Life Estate
Snow, Lula Life Estate
Vowell, Minnie F.
Walker, James Jr. Etux.
$71,220
40,797
31,448
37,144
30,218
38,174
50,026
39,598
43,734
27,019
93,280
50,914
51,200
45,635
20,000
26,677
38,804
41,839
32,057
39,3 00
The Commissioners released the following late list penalties as this was the taxpayer's first offense:
Jarrell Investment Properties LLC $ 8.28
Kievit, Tom David 74.34
First Fruit Ministries
The Commissioners exempted the delinquent applications from property tax for the following organization:
R06505-00 1-024-00 1 and R06505-00 1-025-000
Approval of Budget Amendments
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendments:
Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-028
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:
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
Pandemic Influenza Planning
Supplies
Revenue
Pandemic Influenza Planning:
Pandemic Influenza Grant
Decrease
Increase
$20,000
Decrease
Increase
$20,000
Explanation: To budget continuation funding awarded from North Carolina Division of Public Health for
Pandemic Flu preparation activities.
Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-054
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:
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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
Gang Task Force:
Supplies
Training and Travel
Decrease
Increase
$1,500
$ 500
Revenue
Administration:
Miscellaneous Revenue
Decrease
Increase
$2,000
Explanation: To budget a $2,000 contribution from the Wal-Mart Foundation. The Sheriff has designated
the funds for use by the Gang Task Force Unit, which identifies at-risk youth and coordinates gang-related
intervention efforts in the tri-county area (New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties).
Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-057
Devartment: Environmental Mana2ement
BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following amendment be made to
the annual budget ordinance, Environmental Management Fund, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007:
Expenditure
Landfill:
Capital Outlay- Other Improvements
Decrease
Increase
$194,700
Revenue
Landfill:
Appropriated Fund Balance
Recycling:
CWMTF Grant
Decrease
Increase
$ 39,700
$155,000
Explanation: To reduce budget to record correction to previous budget amendment.
Bud2et Amendment Number: 2007-29
Devartment: Sheriff's Office
BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following appropriation be made
to the Federal Forfeited Property Fund:
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:
Supplies
Decrease
Increase
$12,186
Revenue
Federal Forfeited Property:
Federal Forfeited Property
Decrease
Increase
$12,186
Explanation: To budget additional funds received on September 14,2006 and September 25,2006.
Bud2et Amendment Number: 2007-30
Devartment: Sheriff's Office
BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following appropriation 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
$4,212
Revenue
Controlled Substance Tax:
Controlled Substance Tax
Decrease
Increase
$4,212
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Explanation: To budget additional revenue received on September 22, 2006.
REGULAR AGENDA
PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS
County Manager Shell requested the following employees to step forward to receive service awards:
Five Year:
Eric W. Peterson - NHC-TV
Charles G. Langston - Environmental Management
Rhonda Nealey - Health Department
Ten Year
Marcia L. Smith - Health Department
Thomas M. McCormick - Parks Department
Fifteen Year:
Conway Murphy, Jr. - Sheriffs Office
Jimmy D. Price - Health Department
Twenty Year:
William H. Eubanks - Inspections Department
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:
Amy Baldwin - Health Department
Danielle Frink - Health Department
Nikkena Blanding - Health Department
Heather Hunt - Health Department
William Sutcliffe - Health Department
Susan Kutzleb - Health Department
Amy Croom - Health Department
Laurie Koehler - Health Department
Luz Velez - Health Department
Ebony Lawrence - Social Services Department
Julia Davis - Social Services Department
Cherie Couse - Social Services Department
Maria Brown - Social Services Department
Emika Barbour - Social Services Department
County Manager Bruce Shell recognized and welcomed Customer Service Program Manager Dennis Ihnat.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer welcomed the new employees to County Government and wished
them success in their new positions.
RECOGNITION OF JUDGE JOHN CARROLL, III
Chairman Greer recognized Judge John Carroll, III, Fifth District Court Judge, who returned from a tour in
Iraq after serving from January 1, 2006 until August 31,2006, as Special Liaison Officer, Central Criminal Court of
Iraq.
Lieutenant Colonel Carroll received the Presidential Bronze Star for exceptional meritorious conduct in the
performance of outstanding service to the United States. He served as the chief prosecutor presenting over fifty
cases of international significance to the Central Criminal Court of Iraq and as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, he
supervised all criminal, administrative, legal assistance and claims operations. He set up and organized the
Logistical Support Area Anaconda consolidated legal office as a one-stop service office for all Army guard, reserve
and active duty personnel.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer welcomed Judge Carroll home and thanked him for his dedication
to our County by serving in the armed services.
Judge Carroll thanked the Board for the recognition.
RECOGNITION OF JUDGE J. H. CORPENING
Judge Rebecca Blackmore recognized Judge 1. H. Corpening for his interim service as Chief Court Judge
during Judge John Carroll's tour of duty in Iraq and presented him with a crystal gavel and thanked him for his
servIce.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer thanked Judge Corpening for his service to the community as
interim Chief Court Judge.
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ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 16-22, 2006 AS DAVIS HEALTH CARE
CENTER WEEK IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chairman Greer reported that that on October 19, 2006 Davis Health Care Center will be celebrating its
fortieth anniversary as a health care facility in New Hanover County and the Board has been requested to adopt a
proclamation declaring October 16-22, 2006 as Davis Health Care Center Week in New Hanover County.
Commissioner Davis read the proclamation into the record and requested a motion for adoption.
Motion: Commissioner Davis MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to adopt the proclamation
declaring October 16-22, 2006 as Davis Health Care Center Week in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The proclamation was received by President of the Board of Directors, Walker Taylor, III, Executive
Director, Charles Long and Development Director Julie Rehder.
A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXX, Page 12.5.
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 2006 AS ADOPTION AWARENESS
MONTH IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chairman Greer reported that the Board of Social Services has requested the Board proclaim November
2006 as Adoption Awareness Month in New Hanover County.
Vice-Chairman Caster read the proclamation into the record and requested a motion for adoption.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to adopt the proclamation
declaring November 2006 as Adoption Awareness Month in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The proclamation was received by Department of Social Services Director LaVaughn Nesmith and
Assistant Director Wanda Marino.
A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXX, Page 12.6.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING COUNTIES TO
SET FEES FOR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOOD AND LODGING SERVICES
Health Director David Rice reported that the Board is being requested to adopt a resolution supporting
legislation authorizing counties to set fees for local environmental health food and lodging services. The North
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources mandates that local public health department personnel
perform sanitation inspections and permitting of food and lodging facilities. The current annual fee of $50 is charged
to all permitted food and lodging facilities. A portion of the fee collected is then disbursed to local health
departments and is not adequate to conduct the mandated service and is borne almost exclusively by the county as an
unfunded mandate by the State. The New Hanover County Board of Health adopted a similar resolution on October
4, 2006.
Chairman Greer reported that on September 18, 2006, the Board of Commissioners approved submitting
goals for consideration by the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, to be incorporated into their
legislative agenda to be presented to the General Assembly. One of the goals is to 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.
After brief discussion on the current process, the need for more discretion at the County level and support
of legislation to review the general statutes that relate to inspections of food and lodging facilities, the consensus of
the Board is to table the resolution pending input from legislative delegates, Staff and the Board with the intention to
incorporate the County's goal submitted to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners into the
resolution.
PRESENTATION OF NORTH CAROLINA FIFTH DISTRICT, DIVISION OF COMMUNITY
CORRECTIONS REPORT
Jean Walker, Judicial District Manager for the Fifth District, Division of Community Corrections,
presented an overview of their program stating that they are committed to providing treatment and control of high
risk/high need offenders under supervision in the community. Utilizing the principles of effective interventions, the
partnership between the Division of Community Corrections and Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities,
promotes consistent matching of treatment and supervision levels for quality offender management.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer thanked Ms. Walker for the report.
PRESENTATION ON THE JAIL POPULATION
Judge 1. H. Corpening presented an overview on the history of the jail and reported on the current
demographics stating that jails all over North Carolina are full because of the demand from the public and law
enforcement to keep offenders locked-up. Last week, from Saturday until Friday morning, 231 inmates were
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booked at the jail; 96 were retained in custody; 907 were booked during the last four weeks translating into 5,304
new detainees each year. Currently the jail houses approximately sixty federal inmates from week to week and
approximately ten to thirty that are waiting transfer to the Department of Corrections. The Courts will continue to
work cooperatively with the District Attorney's office, Sheriff's Office, Pretrial Release Program and other
interested parties with a commitment to do what they can while making sure appropriate offenders are in jail.
District Attorney Ben David reported that his priority is protecting the public from the most violent
offenders stating that justice needs not to be just more severe, but swift, to manage the numbers. The District
Attorney's office works closely with the District Court Judges to ensure that the most dangerous offenders occupy
the jail space and cases are reviewed weekly. Initiatives that are proving successful are the video first appearances
and the recently approved Federal Prosecutor position in the District Attorney's office.
The addition of staff at the State Bureau of Investigations lab testing facilities has increased the turnaround
of results from drug tests from thirteen months to seven months. The development of a regional drug testing facility
would help end the backlog in the drug cases.
In conclusion, the District Attorney's office will continue to focus on protecting the community through
maximizing resources and working together with the other shareholders to look at ways to be more efficient and fair.
Sheriff Sid Causey presented an overview on the jail population reporting on the differences in the jail
population and the issues facing the Sheriff's Office with the increase in jail population, assaults, medical costs and
supervision costs. He stated that there is a need for additional space in the general male population area and
requested an increase in the pretrial release program.
Commissioner Kopp stated that a plan of action is needed that includes lobbying the State legislators for a
more efficient drug testing program and a review of mental health procedures to free up the jail space for those that
should be in mental health facilities. The Clerk of Court office needs additional staff to process the paperwork after
sentencing, in a more timely fashion. He requested a review of the current jail space to determine whether it can be
increased without construction and a review of the pretrial release program to determine if it has been capped.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer thanked everyone for their presentations and encouraged them to
continue to work together.
BREAK
Chairman Greer called for a break at 10:58 a.m. untilll:25 a.m.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appointment to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Chairman Greer reported that one vacancy needs to be filled on the Adult Care Home Community
Advisory Committee and one applicant is eligible for reappointment and requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to reappoint Deborah D.
Maxwell to a three year term on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee with the term to expire
October 31, 2009. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Appointment to the Cooperative Extension Advisory Council
Chairman Greer reported that three vacancies need to be filled on the Cooperative Extension Advisory
Council and one application has been received and requested nominations from the Board.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to appoint Khalilah L. Thrower
to a three year term on the Cooperative Extension Advisory Council with the term to expire on May 31,2009. 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 11 :27 a.m. to hold a meeting of the New Hanover
County Water and Sewer District.
Chairman Greer reconvened to Regular Session at 11 :34 a.m.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
UPDATE ON JOINT PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY
Finance Director Avril Pinder reported that on March 14, 2005, the Board approved the contract and
proposal for the joint Public Safety Training Facility with the City of Wilmington and Cape Fear Community
College. The County's portion is $3.5 million with construction estimated to begin in FY 2007-2008. The past
eighteen months have been spent working with the State construction office in the design phase, obtaining permits
and setting the construction schedule. A meeting will be scheduled in early November to review the final specs
before they go out for bid with bids estimated to be back in by the end of December. The Community College is
taking the lead on the project.
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UPDATE ON STATE LOTTERY FUNDS DISTRIBUTION
Budget Director Cam Griffin reported that almost $2 million will be available for New Hanover County in
the first year of the lottery. First quarter estimates are forth coming. The Lottery funds will be distributed four times
a year and are held in a separate account of the Public School Building Fund. Funds may be used for school
construction and debt service incurred on or after January 1, 2003. In order to receive lottery funds a project
specific application must be submitted to the Division of School Planning of the North Carolina Department of
Public Instruction. The Chairs of the Board of Education and County Commissioners must sign the application. To
receive a December disbursement the application must be submitted by November 25, 2006. Applications will be
available on the internet soon. There is no local match requirement.
New Hanover County is eligible for only one portion of the lottery funds. The second portion of the lottery
allocation sets aside 35% of the lottery proceeds for counties whose effective tax rate exceeds the statewide average.
The New Hanover County tax rate is less than 1% lower than the state average resulting in a loss of approximately
$1.6 million in lottery funds. The formula will be negotiated on a yearly basis.
ADDITIONAL ITEM INCLUDED IN CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
Chairman Greer noted that the approved Consent Agenda included the additional item - Acceptance of
Landfall Grant Award and Approval of the Associated Budget Amendment for the Juvenile Day Treatment Center.
UPDATE ON REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RESIDENTIAL REGULATIONS AND TECHNICAL
REVIEW COMMITTEE PROCESS
Planning Director Chris O'Keefe reported that Staff has begun a review of the Performance Residential
Regulations and Technical Review Committee process. A memorandum outlining the current procedures, density
formulas and recommendations is forthcoming.
Chairman Greer reported on a letter received from Mr. and Mr. Ellis R. McElroy requesting an apology and
full refund of subdivision appeal fees in the amount of $300. If indeed the County collected the appeal fees and the
McElroy's were not given an opportunity to voice their appeal the money should be refunded.
Assistant County Attorney Holt Moore reported that the McElroy's were allowed the opportunity to voice
their appeal at the Planning Board meeting held on September 7, 2006 and at the Commissioners meeting held on
October 2, 2006.
County Attorney Wanda Copley reported that the fees collected were in accordance with the current
County procedures; any revision to the procedure will be effective on the date of the Board's approval.
After discussion, the consensus of the Board is to respond denying the request to refund fees because the
McElroy's were given the opportunity at both the Planning Board meeting and County Commissioners meeting to
voice their appeal and to inform them that Staff has been directed to examine the process and bring
recommendations to the Board.
UPDATE ON ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MOVES TO THE GOVERNMENT CENTER
County Manager Bruce Shell reported that the administration building moves to the New Hanover County
Government Center will be completed as follows:
. Finance and Information Technology Departments on October 28, 2006.
. Manager's Office, County Commissioners Office, Budget Department, Legal Department and
Human Resources Department on November 4, 2006.
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 items were presented.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Greer adjourned the meeting at 12:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board