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Agenda 2005 08-15 AGENDA NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Assembly Room, New Hanover County Historic Courthouse 24 North Third Street, Room 301 Wilmington, NC ROBERT G. GREER, CHAIRMAN · WILLIAM A. CASTER, VICE-CHAIRMAN TED DAVIS, JR., COMMISSIONER · WILLIAM A. KOPP, JR., COMMISSIONER · NANCY H. PRITCHETT, COMMISSIONER ·· ALLEN O?NEAL, COUNTY MANAGER WANDA COPLEY, COUNTY ATTORNEY SHEILA SCHULT, CLERK TO THE BOARD August 15, 2005 9:00 a.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER (Chairman Robert G. Greer) INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVALOF CONSENT AGENDA ESTIMATED ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page TIMES No. 9:15 a.m. 1. Presentation of New Hanover County Retirement Plaques51 9:30 a.m. 2. Presentation of New Hanover County Service Awards53 9:50 a.m. 3. Recognition of New Employees55 10:00 a.m. 4. Recognition of Employees Who Served in War on Terror57 10:20 a.m. 5. Consideration of a Resolution to Recognize Allen O?Neal for Fifteen Years of 59 Service to New Hanover County as County Manager 10:30 a.m. 6. Recognition of NACO Award to the Department of Environmental 61 Management 10:35 a.m. 7. Presentation of Community Child Protection Team (CCPT) Annual Report and 63 Consideration of Acceptance of Submission of the Report 10:40 a.m. 8. Consideration of Approval of County Methamphetamine Protocol for the 67 Department of Social Services 10:45 a.m. Break 73 10:55 a.m. 9. Consideration of Approval of Public Safety Mobile Communications System Infrastructure and 911 Radio Consoles Project with Related Contracts, Project Ordinance, and Budget Amendment 20017 (2006-03) 11:25 a.m. 10. Consideration of Capital Project Ordinance ? Cell 6C and 3B through Partial 83 Closure, Award of Contract #06-0010 for Landfill Cell 6C Construction and Partial Closure of Cells 3B through 5 and Approval of Associated Budget Amendment 11:45 a.m. 11. Committee Appointments91 12:00 p.m. 12. Meeting of the Water and Sewer District 133 12:15 p.m. 13. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes) 12:25 p.m. 14. Additional Items: County Manager County Commissioners Clerk to the Board County Attorney 12:35 p.m. Lunch Break 1:05 p.m. 15. Closed Session Pursuant to G. S. 143-318.11(a)(6) to Conduct Annual Performance Appraisals for the County Attorney and Clerk to the Board 1:35 p.m. ADJOURN estimated Note: Times listed for each item are , and if a preceding item takes less time, the Board will move forward until the agenda is completed. 2 MEETING OF THE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT ASSEMBLY ROOM, NEW HANOVER COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE 24 NORTH THIRD STREET, ROOM 301 WILMINGTON, NC ESTIMATED ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page TIMES No. 12:00 p.m. 1. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes) 12:10 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes135 3 This page intentionally left blank. 4 CONSENT AGENDA NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page No. 1. Approval of Minutes7 9 2. Approval of Adoption of State Road Resolution Requesting the State to Add San Mateo Drive, Wingate Drive, Naples Drive, Hillside Drive, Stapleton Road and Branford Road in Kirkwood at Arrondale Subdivision (Div. File No. 1069-N) 3. Consideration of Upgrade of Position, Temporary Groundskeeper to Heavy 11 Equipment Operator, Landfill 4. Approval of Sale of Surplus Property15 5. Approval of a Resolution to Approve the Installation of an Air Cooled Chiller at 17 the Detention Facility 6. Approval of Request to Submit a Revised Grant Application and Local 23 Governmental Resolution to the Governor?s Highway Safety Program for a Project Safe Roads Grant 7. Approval to Budget Additional Funds Received by the Sheriff?s Office and 27 Associated Budget Amendments: 06-0012, 06-0013, 2006-01, and 2006-02 8. Approval of Collection Settlement Reports and Charge of 2005 Levy33 9. Approval of New Hanover County and New Hanover County Fire District 39 Collection Reports Approval of Budget Amendments: 10.1 20002 060010 Cooperative Extension45 47 10.2 20003 060011 Various 5 This page intentionally left blank. 6 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Consent Item #: 1Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Governing Body Presenter: Sheila L. Schult Contact: Sheila L. Schult Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes BRIEF SUMMARY: Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting and Closed Session Meeting on August 1, 2005. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve minutes. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 7 This page intentionally left blank. 8 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Consent Item #: 2Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Governing Body Presenter: Sheila Schult Contact: Sheila Schult Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Adoption of State Road Resolution Requesting the State to Add San Mateo Drive, Wingate Drive, Naples Drive, Hillside Drive, Stapleton Road and Branford Road in Kirkwood at Arrondale Subdivision (Div. File No. 1069-N) BRIEF SUMMARY: NCDOT is considering the addition of these roads and requests the Board adopt a resolution in support of the road additions. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt Standard SR-2 Resolution FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: Letter from NCDOT ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 9 10 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Consent Item #: 3Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Environmental Management Presenter: Ray Church Contact: Ray Church SUBJECT: Upgrade of Position, Temporary Groundskeeper to Heavy Equipment Operator, Landfill BRIEF SUMMARY: The Landfill has maintained the position of Temporary Groundskeeper since 1998. The volume of waste and customers received at the landfill has increased significantly since that time. Additionally, as more landfill areas are closed, staff are required to maintain those areas by seeding and mowing. There are now over 75 acres of closed area with an additional 7 acres being closed this fall. In 2000, the landfill began using an alternative daily cover that is sprayed over the waste at the end of the work day. An operator is required to work up to two hours after the landfill closes to spray the material. The Temporary Groundskeeper was assigned this responsibility to reduce overtime by the other operators. There are currently only 4 Heavy Equipment Operators at the landfill handling up to 1000 tons of waste each day, 10 hours per day, 5 days per week and 1/2 day on Saturday. The landfill operates most holidays. The additional waste, responsibilities, and requirements justify the temporary position be upgraded to a Heavy Equipment Operator. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Staff requests the Board approve upgrading the position of Temporary Groundskeeper to Heavy Equipment Operator. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: New Position(s) Number of Positions: 1 Explanation: Request upgrade of temporary position to full-time. Funds of approximately $10,000 for benefits are available in the budget. ATTACHMENTS: j landfill. REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 11 12 13 This page intentionally left blank. 14 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Consent Item #: 4Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Legal Presenter: Kemp P. Burpeau, Deputy County Attorney Contact: Kemp P. Burpeau, Deputy County Attorney SUBJECT: Sale of Surplus Property BRIEF SUMMARY: The City and County have received a request to purchase a surplus property located at 604 North 6th Street in the City of Wilmington for $2,135.00. The offer amount is approximately equal to the property tax valuation. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Enact Resolution and authorize upset bid sale. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: plusPropertySa North6thStreet-Sur REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: The item was withdrawn. 15 16 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Consent Item #: 5Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Property Management Presenter: David Weaver Contact: Jerome G. Fennell SUBJECT: Approval of a Resolution to Approve the Installation of an Air Cooled Chiller at the Detention Facility BRIEF SUMMARY: During the past weeks the cooling requirements have stressed the air conditioning unit at the Jail. Also, there is need for redundancy in the system. It is critical to note that the need for a dependable and redundant system can be greater for a jail than other institutions because of the lack of options in moving inmates. These needs may be met by adding an air cooled chiller. This is a sole-source purchase through Carrier Corporation. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt attached resolution providing for: 1. approval of contract # 06-0051 with Carrier Corporation for $176,795.00 for the purchase and installation of the AquaSnap Scroll Chiller; contract language to be approved by the County Attorney 2. authorize the County Manager to execute the contract documents FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: Funds are available in the Capital Project Fund. ATTACHMENTS: 06-0051 resolut REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 17 This page intentionally left blank. 18 19 20 21 This page intentionally left blank. 22 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Consent Item #: 6Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Sheriff's Office Presenter: Sidney A. Causey, Sheriff Contact: Sidney A. Causey, Sheriff SUBJECT: Request to Submit a Revised Grant Application and Local Governmental Resolution to the Governor's Highway Safety Program for a Project Safe Roads Grant BRIEF SUMMARY: On August 2, 2004, the Board of Commissioners authorized a request from the Sheriff's Office to submit an application to the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP) for a Project Safe Roads grant in the amount of 117,884 ($88,413 federal and $29,471 local match). The grant would be used to combat the ongoing number of motor vehicle law violations involving motorists passing stopped school buses. The proposed solution would include equipping, training, and utilizing four current School Resource Officers (with expanded duties) to enforce violations involving school buses. The officers would also concentrate on enforcing other motor vehicle law violations such as speeding in school zones and careless and reckless driving. Grant funding would be used to purchase four traffic enforcement vehicles and equipment. The grant request has been approved by GHSP with the following exception: revise the grant's projected cost from $117,884 to $65,000 ($48,750 federal and $16,250 local match). The revised grant includes the purchase of two traffic enforcement vehicles (equipped) at a cost of $60,000 and two radar units at a cost of $5,000. The vehicles and radar units would be used by two School Resource Officers to combat motorists passing stopped school buses and identify other violations of the law in school zones. As in the original request to the Board of Commissioners, the Sheriff is requesting that General Fund Contingency funds be used for the local match requirement. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Recommend approval for the Sheriff's Office to submit a revised grant application and local governmental resolution to the Governor's Highway Safety Program as requested. When the grant is awarded, recommend approval of the grant and associated budget amendment. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: $48,750 Federal and $16,250 County (local match from General Fund contingency funds). ATTACHMENTS: Minutes of the August 2, 2004 agenda item Revised Local Governmental Resolution Note: A copy of the revised grant application (GHSP Equipment Project Contract) is available for review in the County Manager's Office. 23 REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 24 25 26 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Consent Item #: 7Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Sheriff's Office Presenter: Sheriff Causey Contact: Sheriff Causey SUBJECT: To Budget Additional Funds Received by the Sheriff's Office BRIEF SUMMARY: Attached Budget Amendments for the Sheriff's Office: 200601 - Controlled Substance Tax 060013 - Budget Insurance Funds 060012 - Budget Court Order Funds 200602 - Federally Forfeited Property RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: To approve the attached Budget Amendments. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: 06-0012.d06-0013.d2006-01.d2006-02.d REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 27 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Budget Amendment DEPARTMENT: Sheriff BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 060012 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Sheriff Administration: Miscellaneous Revenues $22,179 Uniform Patrol: Capital Outlay - Motor Vehicle $22,179 EXPLANATION: To budget Court Order funds received for unclaimed funds that were either seized as crime evidence or abandoned property. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Funds to be used for motor vehicle replacement. APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 28 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Budget Amendment DEPARTMENT: Appropriated Fund Balance/Sheriff BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 060013 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Appropriated Fund Balance: Appropriated Fund Balance $4,375 Uniform Patrol: Capital Outlay - Motor Vehicle $4,375 EXPLANATION: To budget insurance proceeds received and recognized in FY 04-05 for a total loss vehicle, but spent in FY 05-06. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 29 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Budget Amendment DEPARTMENT: Sheriff BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 200601 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Controlled Substance Tax: Controlled Substance Tax $22,321 Capital Project Expense $22,321 EXPLANATION: To budget additional revenue received on June 28, and July 21, 2005. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Controlled Substance tax funds are budgeted as received and must be used for law enforcement as the Sheriff deems necessary. APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 30 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Budget Amendment DEPARTMENT: Sheriff BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 200602 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Federal Forfeited Property: Federally Forfeited Property $17,292 Capital Project Expense $17,292 EXPLANATION: To increase budget for additional revenue received on July 22, 2005. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Federal Forfeited Property funds are budgeted as received and must be used for law enforcement as the Sheriff deems necessary. APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 31 This page intentionally left blank. 32 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Consent Item #: 8Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: TAX Presenter: Allen O'Neal Contact: Patricia Raynor Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Approval of Collection Settlement Reports and Charge of 2005 Levy BRIEF SUMMARY: As required by N.C.G.S. 105-347 and 105-349, settlement of 2004 levy and charge for 2005 are submitted to the Board for the Collector of Revenue. Attached is a charge sheet. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Tax staff recommends the Board recognize the efforts of the Collector and her staff, and accept the 2004 settlement. It is recommended that she be charged with the collection of the 2005 levy. If approved, the Chairman, Clerk and Collector must sign the charge sheet. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: pdwpdp CHARGEDOC.wNHCSETT.DOCnhcfdset.NHCDELSET.wNHCFDDELset.w ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 33 34 35 36 37 38 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Consent Item #: 9Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: TAX Presenter: None Required Contact: Patricia Raynor Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: New Hanover County and New Hanover County Fire District Collection Reports BRIEF SUMMARY: Collection reports as of June 30 and July 31, 2005. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Request approval of these reports. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: NHCColrptJUN05.NHCFDColrpt.dNHCColrptJUL05NHCFDCOLJUL05. ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0 39 40 41 42 43 This page intentionally left blank. 44 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Budget Amendment Consent Item #: 10.1Estimated Time:Page Number: DEPARTMENT: Cooperative Extension BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 20002 060010 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Miscellaneous Revenue $85,000 Cooperative Extension Expense $85,000 EXPLANATION: To establish budget for FY 05-06 for Cooperative Extension's extended projects. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 45 This page intentionally left blank. 46 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Budget Amendment Consent Item #: 10.2Estimated Time:Page Number: DEPARTMENT: Various BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 20003 060011 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Planning EPA Water Quality Grant $118,217 Grant Expenditures $118,217 Emergency Management CERT-Citizens Corps Grant $1,029 Supplies $1,029 DHS-Part II Grant $67,442 Supplies $5,000 Safety Equipment $34,046 Motor Vehicles $28,396 DHS-Part I $16,733 Contract Services $12,000 Supplies $4,733 Sheriff-Uniform Patrol GHSP-LEL05 Grant $1,157 Training and Travel $1,157 Health-Community Health CFMF Dental Grant $5,833 Contract Services $5,833 CFMF Living Well Grant $16,166 Contract Services $4,166 Printing $11,500 Supplies $300 Employee Reimbursements $200 CFMF Diabetes Today Grant $7,003 Contract Services $6,000 Printing $300 Supplies $403 Postage $300 Health-Navigator Partnership PFC Grant $64,113 Salaries and Wages $48,413 FICA $2,999 47 Retirement $3,670 Medical Insurance $6,618 Long Term Disability $123 Telephone $388 M&R Equipment $61 Employee Reimbursements $783 Travel and Training $900 Printing $158 Health-Care Coordination March of Dimes Grant $2,335 Supplies $2,335 EXPLANATION: To rollover unexpended grant funds from FY 04-05 to FY 05-06. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 48 REGULAR AGENDA NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ESTIMATED ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page TIMES No. 9:15 a.m. 1. Presentation of New Hanover County Retirement Plaques 51 9:30 a.m. 2. Presentation of New Hanover County Service Awards 53 9:50 a.m. 3. Recognition of New Employees 55 10:00 a.m. 4. Recognition of Employees Who Served in War on Terror 57 10:20 a.m. 5. Consideration of a Resolution to Recognize Allen O?Neal for Fifteen Years of 59 Service to New Hanover County as County Manager 10:30 a.m. 6. Recognition of NACO Award to the Department of Environmental 61 Management 10:35 a.m. 7. Presentation of Community Child Protection Team (CCPT) Annual Report and 63 Consideration of Acceptance of Submission of the Report 10:40 a.m. 8. Consideration of Approval of County Methamphetamine Protocol for the 67 Department of Social Services 10:45 a.m. Break 10:55 a.m. 9. Consideration of Approval of Public Safety Mobile Communications System 73 Infrastructure and 911 Radio Consoles Project with Related Contracts, Project Ordinance, and Budget Amendment 20017 (2006-03) 11:25 a.m. 10. Consideration of Capital Project Ordinance ? Cell 6C and 3B through Partial 83 Closure, Award of Contract #06-0010 for Landfill Cell 6C Construction and Partial Closure of Cells 3B through 5 and Approval of Associated Budget Amendment 11:45 a.m. 11. Committee Appointments 91 12:00 p.m. 12. Meeting of the Water and Sewer District 133 12:15 p.m. 13. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes) 12:25 p.m. 14. Additional Items: County Manager County Commissioners Clerk to the Board County Attorney 12:35 p.m. Lunch Break 1:05 p.m. 15. Closed Session Pursuant to G. S. 143-318.11(a)(6) to Conduct Annual Performance Appraisals for the County Attorney and Clerk to the Board 1:35 p.m. ADJOURN 49 This page intentionally left blank. 50 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Regular Item #: 1Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Human Resources Presenter: Allen O'Neal Contact: Libby Moore Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Presentation of New Hanover County Retirement Plaques BRIEF SUMMARY: The following employees are eligible to receive New Hanover County Retirement Plaques: Sandra B. Randolph, Register of Deeds (Deputy Registrar of Deeds) - 20 years of service Ruth E. Foy, Health Dept. (Public Health Nurse) - 26 years of service Ronald L. Long, Envir. Mgmt. (Plant Operations Manager - 21 years of service Hugh Overstreet, Inspections (Code Enforcement Official) - 10 years of service Marlene T. Cely, Sheriff's Dept. (Sergeant) - 19 years of service Phyllis R. Reynolds, Social Services Dept. (Social Worker) - 15 years of service Anna V. Franzitta, Tax Dept. (Fiscal Support Technician) - 16 years of service Avery G. Rollinson, Health Dept. (Physician Extender) - 26 years of service Molly M. Woodcock, Social Services Dept. (Economic Services Caseworker) - 17 years of service Gene A. Pulley, Jr., Sheriff's Dept. (Captain) - 17 years of service RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Present retirement plaques. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Presented retirement plaques. 51 This page intentionally left blank. 52 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Regular Item #: 2Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Human Resources Presenter: Allen O'Neal Contact: Rosetta Bryant Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Presentation of New Hanover County Service Awards BRIEF SUMMARY: The following employees are eligible for New Hanover County Service Recognition: FIVE (5) YEAR: Christopher R. Boney - Tax Dept.; Steven D. Bartie - Prop. Mgmt.; Jason L Hall - Prop. Mgmt.; Jeffrey S. Pinney - Sheriff's Office; Jeffrey P. Cromer - Sheriff's Office; Joey W. Horrell - Fire Services; Linda E. Benson - W&S Finance; Lenora K. Lunceford - Health Dept.; Lorna E. Blackler - Health Dept.; Jolene F. Armstrong - Social Services; Robert A. Jackson - Envir. Mgmt.; Randy Shrader - Envir. Mgmt,; Deborah S. Sasser - Envir. Mgmt.; Grant Jenkinson - Airlie Gardens; Regina M. Abate - Health Dept.; Dina J. Sarro - Health Dept.; Lee A. Cook - Health Dept.; Traci L. Smith - Social Services Dept.; Linda F. Clover - Library; Latashia N. Smith - Parks; Robert W. Worthington - Parks Dept. TEN (10) YEAR: Tina N. Godley - Register of Deeds Office; Kathy D. Klutz - Public Safety; Willa P. MacCarter - Public Safety; Helen M. Styes - Library; J. Leigh Jackson - Health Dept.; Jennifer D. Grundy - Social Services; Dawn M. Lewis - Social Services; June Parks-Reddick - Social Services; Gayle J. Ginsberg - Aging; James L. Daniel - Library FIFTEEN (15) YEAR: Deanna A. Cochran - Tax Dept.; Frankie L. Carter - Inspections; Donald C. Hatcher - Evir. Mgmt.; Christine F. Murphy-Haines - Social Services; Mark W. Vincent - Sheriff's Office; Sidney L. Sullivan - Engineering; Karen L. Batton - Parks TWENTY (20) YEAR: Daryl W. DeVega - Prop. Mgmt.; Sandra Nixon-Jackson - Sheriff's Office; Janice D. Sandlin - Social Services; Sherry B. Spencer - Finance Dept.; Deborah Biddle - Sheriff's Office TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR: Patricia A. Melvin - County Manager's Office; Brent G. Jones - Prop. Mgmt.; Angela K. Robinson - Social Services; Sharon F. Moore - Social Services THIRTY (30) YEAR: Mellonice Williams - Social Services Dept. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: 53 TEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Present awards. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Presented service awards. 54 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Regular Item #: 3Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Human Resources Presenter: Allen O'Neal Contact: Marlene Carney Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Recognition of New Employees BRIEF SUMMARY: A list of new employees will be made available at the meeting. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recognize new employees. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Recognized new employees. 55 This page intentionally left blank. 56 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Regular Item #: 4Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: County Manager Presenter: Allen O'Neal Contact: Allen O'Neal SUBJECT: Recognition of Employees Who Served in War on Terror BRIEF SUMMARY: The Board of County Commissioners authorized the purchase of ten U. S. flags to be flown during the Healing Fields event held over the recent Memorial Day weekend. The flags will be presented to the employees and their families. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Present flags and recognize employees and their families. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Presented flags and recognized employees and their families. 57 This page intentionally left blank. 58 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Regular Item #: 5Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: County Manager Presenter: Robert G. Greer Contact: Dave Weaver Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Consideration of a Resolution to Recognize Allen O'Neal for Fifteen Years of Service to New Hanover County as County Manager BRIEF SUMMARY: A resolution is attached to recognize Allen O'Neal and thank him for his years of service to New Hanover County. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Recommend approval of resolution and presentation to Allen O'Neal. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: AO resolution ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0 and recognized Allen O?Neal for his service. 59 60 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Regular Item #: 6Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: County Manager Presenter: Allen O'Neal Contact: Allen O'Neal SUBJECT: Recognition of NACO Award to Dept. of Environmental Management BRIEF SUMMARY: At the National Association of Counties annual conference, staff of our Environmental Management Department were recognized as recipients of the 2005 Achievement Awards for the department's "Constructed Wetlands for the Treatment of Landfill Leachate" project. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Presentation of NACO award to Ray Church and staff FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Present award to Ray Church and staff. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Presented award and heard presentation. 61 62 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Regular Item #: 7Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: DSS Presenter: Wanda Marino Contact: Wanda Marino SUBJECT: Community Child Protection Team (CCPT) Annual Report BRIEF SUMMARY: The Community Child Protection Team (CCPT) is an interdisciplinary group of community representatives who meet weekly to review active cases of child abuse. Its mission is to promote a community-wide approach to the problem of child abuse and neglect. The Team was established in compliance with N.C.G.S. 7B 1406. In compliance with this statute the CCPT must submit an annual report to the County Board of Commissioners. The Team reviewed 184 cases in FY 2004-05, including three child fatalities. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Review and accept report. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Consider acceptance of submission of the annual report. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Accepted report and appointed members to the board as recommended 5-0. 63 64 65 This page intentionally left blank. 66 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Regular Item #: 8Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: DSS Presenter: LaVaughn Nesmith, Wanda Marino Contact: Wanda Marino SUBJECT: Approval of County Methamphetamine Protocol BRIEF SUMMARY: In an effort to combat the growing crisis of methamphetamine use and addition, and its adverse impact on children, the Attorney General charged Departments of Social Service to develop a county protocol to deal with methamphetamine lab response. The New Hanover County Methamphetamine Task Force has developed a plan with several strategic initiatives to respond to this charge. The plan includes steps to be taken for public awareness, training and response. The plan is presented to the Board of Commissioners for its approval. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Consider approval of protocol. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend review and approval of protocol. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Heard presentation and approved the protocol 5-0. 67 68 69 70 71 This page intentionally left blank. 72 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Regular Item #: 9Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Emergency Management Presenters: Warren Lee, Emergency Management Director Leslie Stanfield, Information Technology Director Contacts: Warren Lee or Amy Akin SUBJECT: Approval of Public Safety Mobile Communications System Infrastructure and 911 Radio Consoles Project with Related Contracts, Project Ordinance, and Budget Amendment BRIEF SUMMARY: On January 10, 2005, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners awarded a contract to Federal Engineering, Inc. to provide a full independent assessment of the County's 800 MHz radio system and prepare an improvement plan to address improving radio coverage, traffic-handling capacity, and provide a migration plan to comply with APCO Project 25 standards. At that time, it was the Board's desire to have improvements to the radio system completed by December 31, 2005. The report presented by Federal Engineering, Inc. addressed three key areas: 1. Identification of potential solutions for coverage problems 2. Analysis of capacity requirements 3. Development of a proposed migration path to APCO Project 25 The report by Federal Engineering, Inc. estimated the required infrastructure for the radio system project to be $8.5 million. This did not include the required radio consoles for the Public Safety 911 area. Motorola, Inc. estimated that the new radio console equipment for the 911 center would cost an additional $1.2 million, bringing the total estimated project cost to $9.7 million. The Board requested staff to review and study the evaluation made by Federal Engineering, Inc. and then present staff's proposed course of action at the Board's meeting on March 14, 2005. On March 14, the staff presented their recommendation to move forward with both the infrastructure and the radio console units as one project. After staff's presentation and the discussion following, a motion was made, seconded, and carried unanimously to direct staff to proceed with the bid process to Migrate to Project 25 Compliant Simulcast Solution and authorize the County Manger and Emergency Management Director to negotiate the contract with Federal Engineering, Inc. to manage the bid process for the new system procurement. Federal Engineering, Inc. developed a functional Request for Proposals (RFP) that defined the service capabilities and functionality, not the equipment type. The RFP process yielded interest from five major manufacturers but ultimately only one proposal was received. The one proposal received was from Motorola and it offers: 1) an innovative four tower site proposal that guarantees the County 97% in-building coverage countywide 2) the County the ability to provide reliable coverage to the southern portions of the county within a few months of project inception 3) meets new compliance standards at project completion 4) the County will be provided reliable microwave links between all four tower sites and enhanced VHF paging capabilities throughout the county 73 Through the guidance of Federal Engineering in the evaluation of proposal and final contract negotiations with Motorola, the County will realize a total solution with a project budget of $8,692,505.49, which represents a savings of approximately $1 million from the original budget estimates. Due to the fact that Federal Engineering, Inc. has been involved with the project from the inception and their expertise in this field is an essential element in the success and timely completion of the project, approval is requested to contract with Federal Engineering, Inc. to provide Public Safety Mobile Communications System Implementation and Technical Support during the project, in a not to exceed contract amount of $143,110.00. Because this is an item that will be financed and the County will be reimbursed with the Financing for any initial costs, standard reimbursement language has been included in the resolution. The time frame for purchasing, implementation, and going live on a project of this magnitude is more than a year and would be best managed if handled as a capital project. A project ordinance is attached with the required budget amendment 20017(2006-03) to establish a capital project for this item and budget the proceeds from the financing. The contract to Motorola, Inc. for the purchase of infrastructure for the radio system project and new radio console equipment for the 911 center is $7,499,395.49. The balance of the project funds will be used to purchase the related equipment and services that are not included in the award of this contract. Any items purchased in this project will be purchased through normal County procedures. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Recommend adoption of resolution providing: 1) approval of contract # 05-0279 with Motorola, Inc. for acquisition of infrastructure for the radio system project and new radio console equipment for the 911 Center, contract amount $7,499,395.49; and 2) approval of contract # 06-0047 with Federal Engineering, for Public Safety Mobile Communications System Implementation and Technical Support during the project, in a not to exceed contract amount of $143,110.00; and 3) the County Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute contract # 05-0279 and contract # 06-0047, contract forms to be approved by the County Attorney; and 4) the Emergency Management Director will be the project director and coordinate the project and purchase any remaining required equipment and services that are not included in the award of contract # 05-0279; items to be purchased through normal County procedures; and 5) the attached project ordinance establishing this project with a budget of $8,692,506.00 is approved and the budget amendment 20017(2006-03) is approved; and 6) pursuant to the requirements of the United States Treasury Regulations Section 1.1.03-8, the County hereby declares its official intent to reimburse itself with the proceeds of the financing for any of the expenditures incurred by it prior to the issuance of the financing. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: The purchase of required infrastructure for the radio system project and the purchase of required radio console equipment for the 911 center were approved in the adoption of the current budget with the costs for this project to be financed through installment purchase financing. The financing agreement for this item will be brought back to the Commissioners at a later meeting. The funds to pay the debt service payments for this fiscal year were included in the adopted budgeted for fiscal year 2005/06, and are now in account # 11008300-701120. In addition to the financing, the Emergency Management Department has secured a Federal Grant in the amount of $317,616.00 that will be used to assist in funding the project. A budget amendment is attached to set up the project budget. 74 ATTACHMENTS: Resolution: Project Budget: 05-0279 ResolutiProject Budgecpordcommunicationssyba200603.d REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Concur with staff recommendation. Please note the following detailed information about the project. The project that is presented today is the culmination of a process that was started several years ago in response to public safety officials? concerns over poor radio signal coverage in the southernmost portions of New Hanover County. Emergency response personnel who routinely answer calls for assistance south of Snow?s Cut have for years been unable to communicate amongst themselves or with dispatchers or other responders throughout the county. Over the past five or so years, staff tried several different "patches" to try to improve signal coverage. Each attempt met with the same fate - no significant improvement in signal strength or coverage. Two years ago a group of folks representing New Hanover County and the emergency response community convened to discuss solutions to the problem. Through a series of subsequent meetings and staff investigations, it became apparent that adding an additional transmitter site on the southern end of the county was the only viable solution to the coverage issue. Unfortunately, the solution that was proposed utilized older technology and cost almost $4 million. Staff was tasked with finding other possible solutions. Extensive research invariably yielded the same answers....one or more additional transmitter sites in the southern part of the county. Finally, staff was charged with soliciting proposals for a professional engineering firm to evaluate the County?s communications system, make recommendations for improvements, and provide a migration path to technology that meets current industry and regulatory standards. Federal Engineering, Inc. was engaged to do the work. Their findings echoed earlier conclusions.....one or more additional transmitter sites was needed, and new equipment had to be compatible with existing infrastructure and subscriber units and at the same time offer avenues for moving towards digital technology. Their estimate for such a radio system was $8.5 million, and that included nothing but infrastructure. Motorola told us that new radio console equipment for the 911 center would cost an additional $1.2 million. That brought the total estimated cost to $9.7 million. Upon the recommendation of staff and Federal Engineering, the Board decided to move forward with requesting proposals for both parts of the system as a single project. Requests for proposals yielded interest from five major manufacturers. Ultimately one proposal was received. Motorola offered an innovative four tower site proposal that guarantees us 97% in-building coverage countywide. The proposal enables us to provide reliable coverage to the southern portions of the county within a few months of project inception, and meets new compliance standards at project completion. In addition, we?ll be provided reliable microwave links between all four tower sites and enhanced VHF paging capabilities throughout the county. Through the guidance of Federal Engineering, we?re able to provide a total solution that represents a savings of over $1 million from the original estimates. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Budget Amendment DEPARTMENT: Communications System Capital Project BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 20017 2006-03 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Federal Grant $317,616 Installment Financing $8,374,890 Capital Project Expense $8,692,506 EXPLANATION: To establish project budget according to Capital Project Ordinance. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 82 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Regular Item #: 10Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Environmental Management Presenter: Ray Church Contact: Ray Church SUBJECT: Capital Project Ordinance - Cell 6C and 3B through 5 Partial Closure, Award of Contract # 06- 0010 for Landfill Cell 6C Construction and Partial Closure of Cells 3B through 5 BRIEF SUMMARY: A Capital Project Ordinance must be approved to establish the fund for the construction of Landfill Cell 6C and the partial closure of Cells 3B through 5. The bid opening had not occurred at the time the agenda was published. It is scheduled to be held on August 9, 2005. Updated agenda pages will be provided at your staff meeting on Thursday, August 11, 2005 with complete information. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: The item was removed. 83 This page intentionally left blank. 84 This page intentionally left blank. 85 This page intentionally left blank. 86 This page intentionally left blank. 87 This page intentionally left blank. 88 This page intentionally left blank. 89 This page intentionally left blank. 90 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Regular Item #: 11Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Governing Body Presenter: Sheila Schult Contact: Sheila Schult Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Committee Appointments BRIEF SUMMARY: Appointments are needed on the following Boards and Committees: Board of Examiners of Electricians Board of Mechanical Examiners Library Advisory Board Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Risk Management Advisory Committee RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Make appointments FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: Committee Information Sheets and Applications ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Consider appointments. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: The following appointments were made by the Board: Board of Examiners of Electricians: Marvin E. Harris reappointed, Michael Pulley appointed Board of Mechanical Examiners: Donald K. Lewis and James Steele Williams, III were reappointed in the Mechanical Contractors category; David Hahn was appointed in the NC Registered Mechanical Engineer category Library Advisory Board: Elizabeth W. Bryan was appointed; Elizabeth Stanfield-Maddox Allison Rankin were reappointed Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee: Catherine R. Davis was appointed Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: John Coble was appointed Risk Management Advisory Committee: Charlotte Hicks and Walker Taylor were reappointed 91 This page intentionally left blank. 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 This page intentionally left blank. 132 MEETING OF THE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT ASSEMBLY ROOM, NEW HANOVER COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE 24 NORTH THIRD STREET, ROOM 301 WILMINGTON, NC ESTIMATED ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page TIMES No. 12:00 p.m. 1. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes) 12:10 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 135 133 This page intentionally left blank. 134 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 08/15/05 Water & Sewer Item #: 2Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Governing Body Presenter: Sheila L. Schult Contact: Sheila L. Schult Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Water and Sewer District - Approval of Minutes BRIEF SUMMARY: Approve minutes from the August 1, 2005 meeting of the Water and Sewer District. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve minutes. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 135