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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-12-18 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2006 BOOK 30 PAGE 723 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, December 18, 2006, at 9:00 a.ill. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present were: Chairman William A. Caster; Vice-Chairman Robert G. Greer; 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 Caster called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Robert Campbell of the New Beginnings Ministry gave the invocation. Vice-Chairman Greer led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Caster asked if any member of the Board would like to remove an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Commissioner Kopp requested that Consent Agenda Item #2 - Approval of Appointment of Voting Delegate to the NCACC Legislative Goals Conference on January 11-12, 2007 be changed from William A. Kopp, Jf. to Ted Davis, Jr. Commissioner Kopp requested discussion of Consent Agenda Item #5 - Approval of Extension of Contract with Marlowe and Company. Commissioner Kopp and Commissioner Davis stated their concerns on the value of extending the contract with Marlowe and Company for consulting services to secure federal funding for beach nourishment projects in light of recent federal budget cuts. After brief discussion, the consensus of the Board is to proceed with renewing the contract and conduct an evaluation of effectiveness and need during the FY 2007-2008 budget process. Commissioner Kopp requested additional information concerning Consent Agenda Item #6 - Approval of Co-Location Shelter and the Associated Budget Amendment #07-098. Emergency Management Director Warren Lee reported that local governments have been directed to factor pets into emergency preparedness plans or risk losing federal funding and presented a brief overview of the project. Hearing no further discussion, Chairman Caster requested a motion from the Board to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Greer, 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 Special Meeting held on November 30, 2006 and Regular Meeting held on December 4, 2006 as presented by the Clerk to the Board. Appointment of Commissioner Ted Davis, Jr. as Voting Delegate - Governing Body The Commissioners appointed Commissioner Ted Davis, Jf. as the voting delegate to represent New Hanover County at the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Legislative Goals Conference on January 11-12,2007. Ratification of TubaChristmas Day Proclamation - Governing Body The Commissioners ratified the proclamation for TubaChristmas Day on December 7, 2006. Chairman Caster attended the TubaChristmas Concert on Saturday, December 9, 2006 and presented the proclamation. A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXX, Page 15.1. Acceptance of North Carolina Department of Insurance Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Program Grant Award and Approval of the Associated Budget Amendment - Department of Aging The Commissioners accepted funds on behalf of the Department of Aging from the North Carolina Department of Insurance Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Program grant in the amount of $2,000 and approved the associated budget amendment #07-097. The funds will be used to cover the salary for one temporary staff person, twenty-five hours a week, and some operating costs. No local match is required. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2006 BOOK 30 PAGE 724 Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-097 Devartment: Devartment of 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 Medicare Transition Program: Supplies Decrease Increase $400 Revenue Medicare Transition Program: North Carolina Department of Insurance Appropriated Fund Balance: Appropriated Fund Balance Decrease Increase $2,000 $1,600 Explanation: To budget funds received from the North Carolina Department of Insurance to fund the Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance Program. Since County funds have been used to pay for the temporary position, $1,600 of these funds will be remitted back to the County's Appropriated Fund Balance Account. Approval to Extend Contract with Marlowe and Company The Commissioners approved extending the contract for calendar year 2007 with Marlowe and Company for consulting services to secure federal funding for beach nourishment projects and other projects. Approval to Use Noble Middle School to Serve as an Emergency Co-Location Shelter and the Associated Budget Amendment - Emergency Management The Commissioners, with the cooperation of the New Hanover County School System, approved the use of Noble Middle School to serve as an emergency co-location shelter and the associated budget amendment #07-098. The co-location shelter will allow people and their pets to be housed in different locations of the same building during emergency situations with the pets being cared for by trained volunteers. A budget of $35,000 is anticipated for this project with potential reimbursement from the Federal or State government. In order to open the shelter by the beginning of hurricane season 2007, funds need to be raised to purchase equipment and supplies and volunteers need to be recruited and trained. As of December 4,2006, approximately $10,000 has been donated by the public. Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-098 Devartment: Emer2encv Mana2ement 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 Decrease Increase Supplies $10,000 Revenue Decrease Increase Contributions $10,000 Explanation: To budget contributions received from the public. Funds will be used to purchase equipment and supplies for a co-location shelter. Approval of Evidence of Trading Authority Account with Bank of America Securities Authorized Users - Finance Department The Commissioners approved the Evidence of Trading Authority Account set up with Bank of America Securities listing the County Finance Director, Deputy County Finance Director and County Investment Officer as authorized users having the ability to buy investments for New Hanover County. Acceptance of 2006 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant Funds and Approval of the Associated Budget Amendment - Fire Services The Commissioners on behalf of Fire Services accepted funds from the 2006 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant in the amount of $125,642 and approved the associated budget amendment #07-094. The funds will be used by Wrightsboro Fire Department to upgrade personal protective clothing for structural and wildland fire fighting and allow the department to migrate to the new communication system installed by the County by providing funds to replace existing radios. The local match of $6,613 will be funded from the Fire Services District Administrative Reserve Account. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2006 Bud2et Amendment: 07-094 Devartment: Fire Services BOOK 30 PAGE 725 BE IT ORDAINED by the New Hanover County Commissioners that the following amendment be made to the annual Special Fire District budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007: Section 1. The following appropriation is hereby made to the Special Fire District Fund, and that the following revenue is estimated to be available to meet this appropriation: Expenditure Administrative Reserve Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire District Decrease $6,613 Increase $6,613 Explanation: To budget County's match of $6,613 for Fire Fighters Grant to Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire Department. Total Grant with County's match is $132,255. Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to "Get Alarmed" North Carolina - Fire Services The Commissioners authorized Fire Services to submit a grant application to "Get Alarmed" North Carolina, administered by the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health in the amount of $1,404 and a supply of 250-375 smoke detectors for year one and award of 250-375 smoke detectors with no additional funds for year two. If awarded, the funds will be used to supply smoke alarms to homebound elderly through a cooperative effort with the Department of Aging's Meals on Wheels Program. No local match is required. Ratification of Grant Application Submitted through New Hanover Regional Medical Center to the Duke Endowment Funds for Personal Health Services Funding- Health Department The Commissioners ratified a grant application submitted by the Health Department, through New Hanover Regional Medical Center, to the Duke Endowment Funds for Personal Health Services in the amount of $40,000. If awarded, the funds will be used to pay for direct dental care for indigent children and sedation equipment. No local match is required. Approval to Add Travel Shot Clinic Fees to the Fee Policy - Health Department The Commissioners approved adding travel shot clinic fees to the New Hanover County Health Department Fee Policy for vaccines and medications in preparation for the opening of the travel shot clinic in 2007. Acceptance of New Hanover County and New Hanover County Fire District Tax Collection Reports - Tax Department The Commissioners accepted the following Tax Collection Reports as of October 31, 2006 and November 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 15.2. Approval of Release of Tax Values The Commissioners granted the following taxpayers the Senior CitizenJDisability Exclusion: Chatelle, Karen M. Clark, Gloria S. Craven, Jody P. Cubbage, Earl D. Jr. Eason, Virginia Mae Malpass, Helen D. Meshaw, Davey Lee Noble, Janet Odom, Doris D. Pearson, Mary F. Rochelle, Philemon Sue Life Estate Sass, Hedwig 1. Soles, Terry Gene Spender, Beatrice R. Hrs. Williams, Elizabeth $46,856 43,215 25,822 42,733 34,429 20,000 21,466 37,302 40,291 35,344 32,477 73,214 38,348 32,919 20,000 The Commissioners released the following late list penalties as this was the taxpayer's first offense: G&T Fabricators, Inc. Weaver, Mark Lauralyle 1. $10.47 6.13 The Commissioners exempted the delinquent applications from property tax for the following organizations: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2006 BOOK 30 PAGE 726 St. Judes MCC Wilmington, NC R04820-004-003 -000 R04820-004-004-000 RO 1100-008-003 -003 R06119-00 1-002-000 Yahweh Center, Inc. YWCA of Wilmington, NC The Commissioners approved an adjustment to the tax values for the following taxpayers: Bombshell Films, Inc. Coastal Kayak Adventures Coastal Truck & Auto Sales Heidis Corp. Sophie's Choice, Inc. $50,000 10,000 43,917 50,000 2,085 Approval of Budget Amendments - Finance Department The Commissioners approved the following budget amendments: Bud2et Amendment Number: 07-095 Devartment: Devartment of Social 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 appropriation is hereby made to the General Fund, and that the following revenue is estimated to be available to meet this appropriation: Expenditure Energy Assistance: Assistance Payments Decrease Increase $204,088 Revenue Administration: Federal/State Funds Decrease Increase $204,088 Explanation: To budget Federal Crisis Funds to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance. Bud2et Amendment Number: 2007-43 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: Supplies Decrease Increase $45,262 Revenue Federal Forfeited Property: Federal Forfeited Property Decrease Increase $45,262 Explanation: To record adjustments and receipts for 11/13/06 and 11/17/06 to Federal Forfeited Property Fund. Bud2et Amendment Number: 2007-44 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 Controlled Substance Fund, and that the following revenue is estimated to be available to meet this appropriation. Expenditure Controlled Substance Tax: Supplies Revenue Controlled Substance Tax: Controlled Substance Tax Decrease Increase Decrease $15,592 Increase $15,592 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2006 BOOK 30 PAGE 727 Explanation: To budget Controlled Substance Tax funds of $13,892, received on 11/1/06 and 11/22/06, and County auction proceeds of $1,700. REGULAR AGENDA PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY RETIREMENT AWARD County Manager Shell requested the following retired employee to step forward to receive her retirement award: Elizabeth A. Schulz, Economic Services Manager - Social Services Department - 34 years of service On behalf of the Board, Chairman Caster presented a retirement award to Ms. Schulz and thanked her for her dedicated years of service. PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS County Manager Shell requested the following employees to step forward to receive service awards: Ten Year Perry 1. Dirosa - Sheriffs Office Leslie M. Wyatt - Sheriffs Office Robert P. Daughtry - Water & Sewer/Engineering Fifteen Year: William A. Hoehlein - Sheriffs Office Twenty-Five Year: Susan D. Wilson-Sykes - Tax Department John A. Murray - Sheriffs Office On behalf of the Board, Chairman Caster presented a servIce award to each employee, expressed appreciation and thanked them for their dedicated years of service. RECOGNITION PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL WHO RESPONDED TO THE TORNADO IN THE TOWN OF RIEGELWOOD Chairman Caster reported that personnel from New Hanover County Fire Services, Emergency Management Department, New Hanover Regional Emergency Management Service, the Sheriff's Office and Wilmington Fire Department responded to the Town of Riegelwood to assist in the aftermath of the November 16, 2006 tornado and are present to receive a certificate of appreciation from the Board of Commissioners. On behalf of the Board, Chairman Caster presented a certificate of appreciation to the public safety personnel that were present, expressed appreciation and thanked them for their service. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES County Manager Shell requested the following new employees to stand and be introduced: Jameson McDermott - Museum Matthew Collagan - Airlie Gardens Gregg Sales - Airlie Gardens Camillo Mascio - Fire Services Philip Stophel - Fire Services Stacy Y orfino - Health Department Sandra Saunders - Health Department April Walker - Health Department Anthony Thomas - Information Technology Floyd Currie - Inspections Amy Read - Library Jocelyn Pinson - Library Jette Ferrell- Social Services Socorro Engel - Social Services Ebony Lawrence - Social Services Tarasha Lloyd - Social Services Teresa Cosgrove - Social Services Chappell Green - Water/Sewer Engineering Heather Edwards - Health Department Robert English - Water/Sewer Engineering On behalf of the Board, Chairman Caster welcomed the new employees to County Government and wished them success in their new positions. CONSIDERATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING COUNTIES TO SET FEES FOR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FOOD AND LODGING SERVICES Health Director David Rice reported that the North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors, at its meeting on September 21, 2006, requested local boards of health and county boards of commissioners to adopt a NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2006 BOOK 30 PAGE 728 resolution to support legislation authorizing counties to set fees for local environmental health food and lodging services. North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources mandates sanitation inspections and permitting of food and lodging facilities to be performed by local public health department personnel, acting as Agents of the State. The State currently charges an annual fee of $50 to all permitted food and lodging facilities and disburses a portion of the fees collected to local health departments. Current fees are not adequate to conduct the mandated services. State support for the food and lodging services in New Hanover County is less than 2.4 percent. The cost associated with the permitting and the inspections are borne almost exclusively by the County as an unfunded mandate by the State. After discussion concerning the need to work with the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and our Legislators for a total system reform and the need to do more than support the New Hanover County Board of Health resolution that requests the General Assembly to enact legislation to expand the General Statute to include food and lodging fees, Chairman Caster requested direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, to accept the New Hanover County Board of Health Resolution to Support Legislation Authorizing Counties to Set Fees for Local Environmental Health Food and Lodging Services. No SECOND was received, the MOTION DIED. Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Greer, not to support the New Hanover County Board of Health Resolution to Support Legislation Authorizing Counties to Set Fees for Local Environmental Health Food and Lodging Services as it is written. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 1. Commissioner Pritchett voted in opposition. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING COUNTY DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, AGENCIES AND COMMITTEES TO UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF LOCAL PROFESSIONALS AND BUSINESSES Chairman Caster reported that the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce is initiating a buy local program and has requested that the Board adopt a resolution encouraging County Boards, Departments, Agencies and Committees appointed or funded by New Hanover County to explore local options first and contract with local businesses including minorities, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and other small businesses for services, supplies, and equipment whenever possible and to the extent permissible by Federal, State and local laws whenever quality, price, and availability are equal to that of services, supplies, and equipment outside New Hanover County. Chairman Caster requested a motion for adoption. Motion: Vice-Chairman Greer MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to adopt the resolution encouraging County Boards, Departments, Agencies and Committees appointed or funded by New Hanover County to explore local options first and contract with local businesses. 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 15.3. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY EASTERN AREA RADIO READING SERVICE FOR PARKING IN THE COUNTY'S SECOND STREET PARKING DECK Constantina Sears, Executive Director of Eastern Area Radio Reading Service, reported that they are a private, nonprofit, volunteer run radio reading service located in the WHQR building. Free parking for their volunteers has been available for the past two years at the Second and Grace Street lot, but due to new ownership of the Warwick Building, that option is no longer available. The organization requests the use of no more than five spaces in the County's Second Street parking deck Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.ill. to 12:00 noon. The volunteers will have parking signs to place in their windshield to establish that they are volunteers and should only be parked there during the approved hours. Ms. Sears introduced Greg Adams, incoming Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Cape Fear Eastern Area Radio Reading Service and President of the local chapter of the Cape Fear Alliance. Mr. Adams reported on the service that they provide to the community and requested that the Board support the request. After discussion concerning the need to be equitable in dealing with all non-profit organizations and available options, Chairman Caster requested direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to table the request by Eastern Area Radio Reading Service for the use of five spaces in the County's Second Street parking deck and direct the County Manager to bring a recommendation to the Board at the January 22, 2007 meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 3 TO 2. Chairman Caster and Vice-Chairman Greer voted in opposition. DISCUSSION OF CRITICAL ISSUES Chairman Caster reported that the following topics have been identified as critical issues facing the County: Water and sewer expansion along the Highway 421 Corridor Funding options for beach nourishment, inlet and waterway dredging if Federal participation is not available Water and sewer consolidation progress Examine whether storm water issues are best handled by the Water and Sewer Authority, or by the County NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2006 BOOK 30 PAGE 729 Best way to address drainage problems Short and long term solutions to provide space at the Jail Short and long term options for W ASTEC Review emerging technologies that are available to replace or extend the landfill Review how the current recycling program can be improved More effective enforcement of littering including education and better use of community services Funding requirements for the proposed Sky Bridge Strategies for improving communication with other governmental units Traffic issues Sewer moratorium Enhance community appearance Water quality Chairman Caster suggested assembling small teams of volunteers with a staff person to review these issues and recommend strategies for implementation within the next four years. After brief discussion, the consensus of the Board is to proceed with assembling small teams of volunteers to work with management to review issues and recommend strategies for improvement and/or solution. CONSIDERATION OF AN ADDITIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER Health Director David Rice and Animal Control Services Manager Dr. Jean P. McNeil presented an overview of the Animal Control program reporting that along with County Manager Bruce Shell they have discussed the need to open the Animal Shelter on Saturdays from 10:00 a.rn. untill:45 p.rn. The additional hours will aid in the adoption process of animals. The Shelter had been available on Saturdays to the public until June 2002. In 2002, the decision was made to discontinue Saturday hours when staff was reduced by two officers. As part of the customer service initiative, the County Manager has requested that Saturday hours be implemented. Staff is requesting an additional Animal Control Officer position with an annual salary in the amount of $27,810. Board of Health Veterinarian, Dr. Robert Weedon, stated that New Hanover County has the finest Animal Control organization in the State of North Carolina and that he was in agreement with the request to implement the Saturday hours. Commissioner Pritchett stated that there is a need in the community for the Saturday hours. After discussion concerning the need to look at all non-emergency requests during the regular budget process, Chairman Caster requested direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED to approve an additional full-time Animal Control Officer. No SECOND was received, the MOTION DIED. BREAK Chairman Caster called for a break at 10:57 a.m. until 11: 14 a.m. APPROVAL FOR THE PARKS DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT Environmental Planner Shawn Ralston reported that the Planning and Parks Departments have applied for two grants to the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Public Beach and Waterfront Access Program for 2007 and presented an overview of the projects. The application deadline was November 16,2006. If awarded, the funds will be used for expansions to the River Road Park fishing and observation pier in the amount of $25,300; and the development of a kayak/canoe neighborhood access site on Smith Creek in the amount of$16,980. State Grant Funds: Cash Match: In-Kind: Total Project Cost: $31,675 $ 6,805 $ 3,800 $42,280 Staff is requesting the Board ratify the submission of the grant applications and if awarded, approve the use of County Park Bond referendum funds in the amount $6,805 for the required match. After brief discussion on liability and maintenance, Chairman Caster requested direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to ratify the submission of two grant applications to the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management Public Beach and Waterfront Access Program for 2007 and if awarded, approve the use of County Park Bond referendum funds in the amount $6,805 for the required match. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. On behalf of the Board, Chairman Caster congratulated Parks Director, Neal Lewis, on being named the 2007 President of the North Carolina Recreation and Parks Association. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2006 BOOK 30 PAGE 730 ELECTION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY FINANCING CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman Caster reported that the New Hanover County Financing Corporation was formed under the North Carolina Non-Profit Corporation Act, to, among other things, assist the County in the financing of the purchase of essential real property, the construction of essential improvements and the purchase of essential personal property. Staff is recommending the Board appoint William A. Caster, Bruce Shell and Avril Pinder for a term of three years to the New Hanover County Financing Corporation Board of Directors. Motion: Vice-Chairman Greer MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to appoint William A. Caster, Bruce Shell and Avril Pinder for a term of three years as the Directors of the New Hanover County Financing Corporation. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS AND DESIGNEES TO SERVE ON VARIOUS COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR 2007 After brief discussion, the consensus of the Board is for the following commissioners and designees to serve on the various New Hanover County boards and committees for 2007. COMMISSIONERS AND DESIGNEES APPOINTED TO COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR YEAR 2007 Airlie Gardens Foundation Board of Directors Bellamy Mansion Museum Board of Directors Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees CFCC Long-Range Planning Committee Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority/WAVE Transit Cape Fear Resource Conservation & Development Chamber of Commerce Chamber's Community Growth Planning Core Team Convention Center Task Force Council of Governments - Executive Committee Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board DSS Board Fire Commissioners Health Board Human Relations Commission Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Legion Stadium Committee Legion Stadium Committee Local Emergency Planning Committee Lower Cape Fear River Program Advisory Board Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority NHRMC Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Partnership for Children Port, Waterway & Beach Commission Southeastern Center (Mental Health) Southeastern Economic Development Commission Tourism Development Authority Watershed Advisory Committee Wilmington Downtown, Inc. Wilmington Industrial Commission Wilmington Regional Film Commission Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (Transportation Advisory Committee) Commissioner Davis Commissioner Kopp Commissioner Davis Commissioner Davis Commissioner Pritchett Commissioner Pritchett Melissa Hight Chairman Caster Vice-Chairman Greer Chairman Caster Commissioner Pritchett Commissioner Kopp Chairman Caster Commissioner Pritchett Commissioner Pritchett Commissioner Kopp Commissioner Kopp Chairman Caster Commissioner Kopp Waiting for staff update Commissioner Pritchett Chairman Caster/Commissioner Kopp Vice-Chairman Greer Vice-Chairman Greer Commissioner Pritchett Chairman Caster Commissioner Pritchett Commissioner Kopp Chairman Caster Chairman Caster Commissioner Davis Vice-Chairman Greer Vice-Chairman Greer Commissioner Kopp Commissioner Pritchett stated that she has a calendar conflict with the meetings of the Local Emergency Planning Committee and requested an alternative be named. Chairman Caster directed staff to check on the status of the Local Emergency Planning Committee and report back to the Board. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Appointments to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Chairman Caster reported that up to five vacancies can be filled on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee with one applicant eligible for reappointment and one application had been received and requested direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to reappoint L. Thomas Jennings to a three year term with the term to expire on December 31, 2009 and Sandra Oglesby to a one year term with the term to expire on December 31, 2007 on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2006 BOOK 30 PAGE 731 Appointments to the Board of Health Chairman Caster reported that three vacancies need to be filled on the Board of Health with two applicants eligible for reappointment and three applications have been received. Chairman Caster requested nominations for the General Public category. Commissioner Kopp nominated C. Benjamin Spradley. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Davis. Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Caster called for a vote on the nomination. Vote: The Board voted to unanimously appoint C. Benjamin Spradley to serve a three year term on the Board of Health in the General Public category with the term to expire December 31, 2009 Chairman Caster requested nominations for the Nurse category. Chairman Caster nominated Cheryl Lofgren. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Davis. Commissioner Pritchett nominated Dr. Virginia Adams. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Kopp. Chairman Caster called for a vote on the nominations. Vote: The Board voted 2 to 3 to reappoint Cheryl Lofgren to serve a three year term on the Board of Health with the term to expire December 31, 2009. Chairman Caster and Commissioner Davis voted in favor. Vote: The Board voted 3 to 2 to appoint Dr. Virginia Adams to serve a three year term on the Board of Health in the Nurse category with the term to expire December 31, 2009. Vice-Chairman Greer, Commissioner Kopp and Commissioner Pritchett voted in favor. Chairman Caster requested nominations for the Pharmacist category. Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to reappoint James R. Hickmon to a three year term on the Board of Health in the Pharmacist category with the term to expire December 31, 2009. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Appointments to the Cooperative Extension Advisory Council Chairman Caster reported that two vacancies need to be filled on the Cooperative Extension Advisory Council and two applications have been received and requested nominations from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to appoint Sheila K. Chase and Tim Kendall to three year terms on the Cooperative Extension Advisory Council with the terms to expire on May 31, 2009. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Appointments to the Human Relations Commission Chairman Caster reported that two vacancies need to be filled on the Human Relations Commission with one applicant eligible for reappointment and two applications have been received and requested nominations from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to reappoint Barbara Kane to a three year term on the Human Relations Commission with the term to expire on December 31, 2009. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Motion: Commissioner Davis MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to appoint Wanda Poole to a three year term on the Human Relations Commission with the term to expire on December 31, 2009. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Appointments to the Tourism Development Authority Chairman Caster reported that three vacancies need to be filled on the Tourism Development Authority with three applicants eligible for reappointment and requested nominations from the Board. Motion: Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Greer, to reappoint Charles Pennington to the Bed and Breakfast Owner/Manager category, James W. Pope to the Carolina Beach Hotel Owner/Manager category and Doug Dickens to the Restaurant Owner/Manager category to serve three year terms on the Tourism Development Authority with the terms to expire on December 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 Caster convened from Regular Session at 11:31 a.rn. to hold a meeting of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 18, 2006 BOOK 30 PAGE 732 Chairman Caster reconvened to Regular Session at 12:21 p.m. NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Caster 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. ADDITIONAL ITEMS UPDATE ON INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT PERMITTING PROCESS Inspections Director Jay Graham addressed concerns voiced by John Terrell at the Board's December 4, 2006 meeting reporting on the process for a demolition permit and the fees attached to the various permits. UPDATE ON RENAMING MARKETPLACE DRIVE TO GOVERNMENT CENTER DRIVE Planning Director Chris O'Keefe presented an overview on the process to rename Marketplace Drive to Government Center Drive stating that he is working with the City of Wilmington to fast track the item to be on the City Council's agenda in January. UPDATE ON TRAFFIC CONCERNS ON RACINE DRIVE Planning Director Chris O'Keefe reported that he is working with the Department of Transportation to address turn lane safety issues on Racine Drive in front of the New Hanover County Government Center. ADDITIONAL ITEM FROM COMMISSIONER PRITCHETT Commissioner Pritchett congratulated the graduating class of UNC- W. BREAK Chairman Caster called for a lunch break from 12:35 p.rn. until 1:14 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Chairman Caster announced that pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) a Closed Session is needed to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in New Hanover County and pursuant to G.S. 143-318(a)(3) to consult with the County Attorney regarding a matter of potential litigation and requested a motion from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Greer, pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) to convene to Closed Session to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in New Hanover County and pursuant to G.S. 143-318(a)(3) to consult with the County Attorney regarding a matter of potential litigation. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Caster convened to Closed Session at 1: 14 p.rn. CONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION Chairman Caster convened to Regular Session at 2:32 p.m. and reported that the Board has concluded discussing matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in New Hanover County and to consult with the County Attorney regarding a matter of potential litigation with no decisions having been made. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Caster called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Caster adjourned the meeting at 2:33 p.rn. Respectfully submitted, Sheila L. Schult Clerk to the Board