Agenda 2005 04-18
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
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ALLEN O?NEAL, COUNTY MANAGER WANDA COPLEY, COUNTY ATTORNEY SHEILA SCHULT, CLERK TO THE BOARD
April 18, 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 Service Awards61
9:25 a.m. 2. Presentation of New Hanover County Retirement Plaques63
9:40 a.m. 3. Recognition of Interim Airlie Director, Dr. Jim Lanier65
9:45 a.m. 4. Recognition of New Employees67
9:55 a.m. 5. Consideration of a Resolution to Recognize of Adam Alphin and Brenda 69
Hughes for their Emmy-Winning Television Documentary Thank You, Eddie
Hart
10:00 a.m. 6. Presentation of a North Carolina Association of County Commissioners 71
(NCACC) 2004 Outstanding County Program Award to New Hanover County
Environmental Management Staff
10:05 a.m. 7. Consideration of a Resolution to Support Full Federal Funding for the RC&D 73
Program for Fiscal Year 2006
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10:10 a.m. 8. Consideration of Acceptance of Report by Action Audits, LLC and Adoption of
2005 Rate Order Resolution for Cable Services in Unincorporated New
Hanover County
10:25 a.m. 9. Consideration of Resolution to Endorse the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning
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Organization?s 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan
10:30 a.m. 10. Consideration of Request for Funding for Elderhaus, Inc.101
10:40 a.m. 11. Reconsideration of the Request by Carl Valente for Removal of Restrictive 103
Covenants
10:50 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m. 12. Public Hearing117
on Proposed Financing of Market Place Mall Acquisition, Consideration of
Adoption of Resolution for the Local Government Commission, and Approval
of Associated Budget Amendment 2005-44
11:15 a.m. 13.Second Reading
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Sewer Connection Procedure and Fees ? Ordinance Amendments
11:20 a.m. 14. Presentation on Tsunami Awareness129
11:30 a.m. 15. Committee Appointments133
11:45 a.m. 16. Meeting of the Water and Sewer District171
12:15 p.m. 17. Consideration of Water and Sewer Ordinance Changes for Customer Service 167
Enhancement
12:20 p.m. 18. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes)
12:30 p.m.
Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. 19. Convene as 2005 Board of Equalization and Review169
1:15 p.m. 20. Additional Items
County Commissioners
Clerk to the Board
County Attorney
County Manager
1:30 p.m. ADJOURN
Note: Times listed for each item are , and if a preceding item takes less
estimated
time, the Board will move forward until the agenda is completed.
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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.
11:45 a.m. 1. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes)
11:50 a.m. 2. Approval of Minutes173
11:55 p.m. 3. Update on the Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant175
12:05 p.m. 4. Consideration of Approval of Ordinance Changes for Enhancements of 177
Customer Service Provided by Water and Sewer Finance to Include Approval of
New Positions and Additional Revenue Sources and Associated Budget
Amendment 05-0181
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CONSENT AGENDA
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page
No.
1. Approval of Minutes7
2. Approval of Year Three Renewal of Medication Management Grant for the 9
Department of Aging
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3. Approval to Designate the Department of Aging as the Lead Agency for Aging
Services in New Hanover County for 2006 and Approval of Receipt of Home and
Community Care Block Grant Funds, Senior Center Outreach Funds, Title-D
Health Promotion/Medication Managagement Funds and Family Caregiver Funds
4. Approval to Submit Application for Rural Operating Assistance Program Funds35
5. Approval of Consolidated Agreement Between the State of North Carolina 37
Department of Health and Human Services and the New Hanover County Health
Department
6. Approval of Changes in the New Hanover County Health Department Fee Policy39
7. Approval to Budget Additional Funds Received for the Sheriff?s Office and 43
Associated Budget Amendments 2005-42, 2005-43 and 05-0180
8. Approval of New Hanover County and New Hanover County Fire District
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Collection Reports
9. Approval of Release of Tax Value53
Approval of Budget Amendments:
10.1 05-0176 Social Services55
10.2 05-0179 Health Department57
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Consent Item #: 1Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Governing Body Presenter: Sheila Schult
Contact: Sheila Schult
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Consent Agenda - Approval of Minutes
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Approve minutes from the following meetings:
Regular Meeting - April 4, 2005
Closed Session - April 4, 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:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Consent Item #: 2Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Aging Presenter: Annette Crumpton
Contact: Annette Crumpton
SUBJECT:
Approval of Year Three (3) Renewal of Medication Management Grant in the Amount of $40,211
BRIEF SUMMARY:
For the past two years the Department of Aging has received grant monies to administer the Medication Management
Program (Prescription Drug Assistance) for persons 65+. The Department of Aging is eligible for a renewal of the grant for
a third year, February 1, 2005 - January 31, 2006. The amount of the grant is $40,211. The monies will be used to cover
cost of salary for one temporary staff person, 30 hours a week, contractual services with a pharmacist to review client
medications and other operational costs.
There is no required match from the County. The program is 100% grant funded.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Recommend commissioners approve the grant for FY 04-05 portion of year three and accept the Medication Management
grant and associated budget amendment.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
05-0184.d
Notice of Grant award and contract for 2005/2006
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Consent Item #: 3Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Aging Presenter: Annette Crumpton
Contact: Annette Crumpton
SUBJECT:
Approval to Designate the Department of Aging as Lead Agency for Aging Services in New
Hanover County for 2006; Approve Receipt of Home and Community Care Block Grant Funds in
the Amount of $775,038, Senior Center Outreach funds of $1471, Title-D Health Promotion/
Medication Management Funds of $10,225, and Family Caregiver funds in the amount of
$28,500
BRIEF SUMMARY:
1. Commissioners are requested to designate the Department of Aging as Lead Agency for aging services in New Hanover
County for FY 2006.
2. New Hanover County is eligible for Home & Community Care Block Grant funds (HCCBG) in the amount of $775,038
for FY 05/06. These funds will be used to provide services to older adult residents age 60+. The HCCBG Advisory
Committee recommends the following distribution of funds and service providers for the Commissioner's consideration:
Transportation $106,492; Home Delivered Meals $172,494; Congregate Meals $131,668; Case Assisted/R $32,261; Senior
Center Operations $27,231, In Home Aide Services (dMs) $208,830; Adult Day Care (Elderhaus) $40,000; Adult Day Health
(Elderhaus) 45,632; Group Respite (Elderhaus) $4,700; Adult Day Care (Coastal Adult Day Care) $5,730. The required
match of $52,238 for the services provided by the Department of Aging is included in the 2006 requested budget.
Elderhaus, Coastal Adult Day Care and dMs Services will provide the match for services provided by their agencies. The
Deptartment of Aging will enter into a contract with Elderhaus, Coastal and Adult Day Care and dMs to provide services
using Home and Community Care Block Grant funds.
3. The Department of Aging is eligible for Senior Center Outreach funds in the amount of $1,471. These funds are used to
purchase medical equipment and incontinent supplies for persons 60+. The required match of $490 was included in the
requested 2006 budget.
4. The Department of Aging is eligible for Title D Health Promotion/Medication Management funds in the amount of
$10,225. These funds are used to pay for health promotion and medication management activities at the Senior Center.
The required match of $1,136 was included in the 2006 requested budget.
5. The Department of Aging is eligible for Family Caregiver Support Services (FCS) funding in the amount of $28,500.
These funds are used to purchase respite services for caregivers who need relief from their daily caregiving duties. There is
no match required for the FCS funds.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approval to designate NHC Department of Aging Lead Agency for Aging Services 2006, accept the HCCBG funds of
$775,038 and the HCCBG Advisory Board's recommended distribution of funds and providers; accept Senior Center
Outreach funds $1471; accept the Title III-D Health Promotion/Medication Management funds $10,225; and accept the
Family Caregiver Support funds of $28,500.
Signatures required on HCCBG forms 730,731,732,734 from Department of Aging, Coastal Adult Day Care, Elderhaus and
dMs; Senior Center Outreach application.
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FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation:
FED State Local
HCCBG 736,286 38,752 86,115
Sr Center Outreach 1471 490
Title 3-D 10,225 1,136
Family Caregiver Support 28,500
ATTACHMENTS:
HCCBG notification of funds from NCDAAS, Senior Center Outreach Application, Title III-D Application, DOA required
forms for signature.
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Consent Item #: 4Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: County Manager Presenter: Patricia A. Melvin
Contact: Patricia A. Melvin
SUBJECT:
Approval to Submit Application for Rural Operating Assistance Program Funds in the Amount
of $156,420
BRIEF SUMMARY:
New Hanover County is eligible to receive $156,420 via the N.C. Department of Transportation's Rural Operating
Assistance Program (ROAP) for FY 2005-06. A public hearing was held on April 14, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. Funding must be
used to provide transportation services to specific populations of the unincorporated areas of the County.
Funding categories and amounts as determined by NCDOT are:
Elderly/Disabled Assistance $ 81,794
Work First Assistance $ 13,677
Rural General Public Assistance $ 60,949
TOTAL $156,420
No local match is required for allocation listed above.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve request to submit an application for funds, direct Chairman Greer, County Manager and County Attorney to
execute appropriate certifications and assurances for the application; accept grant if awarded; and approve associated
budget amendment.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
The ROAP Application (FY 05-06) is available for review in the County Manager's office.
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
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COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Consent Item #: 5Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Health Presenter: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager
Contact: Cindy Hewett
SUBJECT:
Consolidated Agreement Between the State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human
Services and the New Hanover County Health Department
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Each year the New Hanover County Health Department forwards to the County Commissioners, the Consolidated
Agreement Between the State of North Carolina as represented by the State Health Director and the New Hanover County
Health Department. This agreement is for the purpose of maintaining and promoting the advancement of public health in
North Carolina, and it sets forth the terms and conditions applicable for the activities carried out by the health department
involving state funding. The total funding $ 2,926,671 ($1,111,892 in State Grants and $1,814,779 in Medicaid
Reimbursement) is for services provided by the New Hanover County Health Department.
A Copy of the Agreement is on file in the County Manager's Office.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve and accept the funding (already included in the projected revenue Fiscal Year 06 Budget Request for the Health
Department), and sign the State Consolidated Agreement for the period July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: State / Medicaid
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Consent Item #: 6Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Health Presenter: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager
Contact: Cindy Hewett
SUBJECT:
Changes in the New Hanover County Health Department Fee Policy
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The New Hanover County Health Department is proposing both narrative and fee changes to its current fee policy. These
changes relate specifically to services provided through the Personal Health Services Division.
This item was approved by the Board of Health at their April 6, 2005 monthly meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
To accept and approve changes to the New Hanover County Health Department Fee Policy as presented.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: Funding sources include: Health Fees, Medicaid, Medicare and other third party reimbursement agencies.
The New Hanover County Health Department is requesting to adjust its current Fee Policy based on changes in services
provided within its clinic and outreach programs. Fee adjustments are based on changes in Medicaid reimbursement rates.
ATTACHMENTS:
yRevisions for NHC CC 0
NHCHD Fee Polic
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Consent Item #: 7Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Sheriff's Office Presenter: Sheriff Causey
Contact: Toni Shields
SUBJECT:
To Budget Additional Funds Received for the Sheriff's Office
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Attached Sheriff's Office Budget Amendments:
2005-42 - Controlled Substance Tax
2005-43 - Federally Forfeited Property
05-0180 - Sheriff's Administration
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
To approve the attached Budget Amendments.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
05-0180.d2005-42.d2005-43.d
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Budget Amendment
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 2005-42
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Controlled Substance Tax:
Controlled Substance Tax $2,444
Capital Expense Project $2,444
EXPLANATION: To increase budget for additional revenue received on March 23, 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.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Budget Amendment
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 2005-43
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Federally Forfeited Property:
Federally Forfeited Property $6,161
Other $4,750
Capital Project Expense $10,911
EXPLANATION: To increase budget as follows: (1) $6,161 in additional revenue received on March 4, 2005, and (2)
$4,750 additional insurance proceeds received for a Sheriff's Office total loss vehicle.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (1) Federal Forfeited Property funds are budgeted as received and must be used for
law enforcement as the Sheriff deems necessary, and (2) the total loss vehicle was purchased with Federally
Forfeited Property funds; therefore, the insurance proceeds should be budgeted in Fund 348.
APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Budget Amendment
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 05-0180
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Sheriff's Office/ Administration:
Other $18,926
Sheriff's Office/Vice/Patrol:
M&R - Auto and Trucks $16,726
Project Lifesaver $2,200
EXPLANATION: To budget the following: (1) 16,726 received by NC Superior Court Order for unclaimed funds
either seized as evidence for the crime or abandoned property, which no person has made claim. The cases have
been closed by the Sheriff's Office Vice and Narcotic Division. (2) A $2,200 contribution for Project Lifesaver from
the Pilot Club of Wilmington.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (1) The Court Order, signed by the Superior Court Judge W. Allen Cobb, Jr., reads
that the unclaimed funds shall be turned over to New Hanover County Sheriff's Office. Per the Sheriff's directive,
the funds should be budgeted in the Vice and Narcotics Division (expenditure line item Maintenance and Repair -
Auto & Trucks).
APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Consent Item #: 8Estimated 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 February 28, 2005 and March 31, 2005
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Recommend approval of these reports
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
NHCColrptFEB05NHCColrptMAR05.NHCFDFEB05.wpNHCFDMAR05 001.
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Accept reports.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Consent Item #: 9Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: TAX Presenter: None Required
Contact: Robert Glasgow
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Release of Value
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Request the following taxpayer be granted the Senior Citizen/Disability Exclusion: (application and letter explaining late
filing are available upon request)
Riley, Thomas W. Gloria G. $ 20,000
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Request approval of this release.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Budget Amendment
Consent Item #: 10.1Estimated Time:Page Number:
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 05-0176
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Child Day Care:
Office Day Care Services $361,997
Day Care Services $361,997
EXPLANATION: To budget additional federal funding for the Child Day Care program. This additional funding will
allow DSS to provide day care services to all eligible clients. The waiting list for day care services will be
eliminated.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No additional County dollars are required.
APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Budget Amendment
Consent Item #: 10.2Estimated Time:Page Number:
DEPARTMENT: Health
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 05-0179
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Epidemiology:
Flu/Pneumonia Vaccine $45,500
Communicable Disease:
Contracted Services $12,000
M&R - Equipment $9,000
Departmental Supplies $24,500
EXPLANATION: To budget additional revenues generated in the Communicable Disease budget for Flu shots
administered this fiscal year.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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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 Service Awards 61
9:25 a.m. 2. Presentation of New Hanover County Retirement Plaques 63
9:40 a.m. 3. Recognition of Interim Airlie Director, Dr. Jim Lanier 65
9:45 a.m. 4. Recognition of New Employees 67
9:55 a.m. 5. Consideration of a Resolution to Recognize of Adam Alphin and Brenda 69
Hughes for their Emmy-Winning Television Documentary
Thank You, Eddie
Hart
10:00 a.m. 6. Presentation of a North Carolina Association of County Commissioners 71
(NCACC) 2004 Outstanding County Program Award to New Hanover County
Environmental Management Staff
10:05 a.m. 7. Consideration of a Resolution to Support Full Federal Funding for the RC&D 73
Program for Fiscal Year 2006
10:10 a.m. 8. Consideration of Acceptance of Report by Action Audits, LLC and Adoption of 75
2005 Rate Order Resolution for Cable Services in Unincorporated New
Hanover County
10:25 a.m. 9. Consideration of Resolution to Endorse the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning 97
Organization?s 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan
10:30 a.m. 10. Consideration of Request for Funding for Elderhaus, Inc. 101
10:40 a.m. 11. Reconsideration of the Request by Carl Valente for Removal of Restrictive 103
Covenants
10:50 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m. 12. Public Hearing 117
on Proposed Financing of Market Place Mall Acquisition, Consideration of
Adoption of Resolution for the Local Government Commission, and Approval
of Associated Budget Amendment 2005-44
11:15 a.m. 13. Second Reading 125
Sewer Connection Procedure and Fees ? Ordinance Amendments
11:20 a.m. 14. Presentation on Tsunami Awareness 129
11:30 a.m. 15. Committee Appointments 133
11:45 a.m. 16. Meeting of the Water and Sewer District 171
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12:15 p.m. 17. Consideration of Water and Sewer Ordinance Changes for Customer Service 167
Enhancement
12:20 p.m. 18. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes)
12:30 p.m.
Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. 19. Convene as 2005 Board of Equalization and Review 169
1:15 p.m. 20. Additional Items
County Commissioners
Clerk to the Board
County Attorney
County Manager
1:30 p.m. ADJOURN
Note: Times listed for each item are , and if a preceding item takes less
estimated
time, the Board will move forward until the agenda is completed.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 1Estimated 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: Daniel A. Hands - Property Mgmt.; Wendy M. Mills - Public Safety; Marshall W. Epps - Sheriff's Office;
Rodney A. Everett - Sheriff's Office; Willis C. Baker - Veteran's Services; Carl A. Byrd - Human Relations
TEN (10) YEAR: Jerry L. Easley - Sheriff's Office
FIFTEEN (15) YEAR: Jean P. McNeil - Health Dept.; Marla Hubbard - Social Services; Phylliss R. Reynolds - Social
Services; Donna N. Willetts - Social Services
TWENTY (20) YEAR: Timothy R. Karp - Sheriff's Office and Tony P. Roberts - Inspections
TWENTY-FIVE (25) YEAR: Phyllis T. Yow - Register of Deeds; Dexter L. Hayes - Planning and Linda D. Berry - Aging
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 service awards.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Presented awards.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 2Estimated 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 entitled to receive New Hanover County Retirement Plaques:
Susan T. Barfield - Health Department (Public Health Nurse) - 21 years of service
Joyce J. Brodie - Sheriff's Office (Administrative Support Technician) - 15 years of service
Bernadine G. Butler - Tax Department (Fiscal Support Technician) - 24 years of service
Mary M. Antley - Public Safety (Telecommunications Supervisor) - 23 years of service
Nancy D. Long - Social Services (Economic Services Caseworker) - 19 years of service
Brenda S. Hunt - Library (Library Associate) - 16 years of service
Thomas W. Koonce - Social Services (Social Services Supervisor) 27 years of service
Diane T. Vosnock - Health Dept. (Medical Lab Supervisor) - 30 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 plaques.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Presented plaques.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 3Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: County Manager Presenter: Allen O'Neal
Contact: Allen O'Neal
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Recognition of Interim Airlie Director, Dr. Jim Lanier
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The attached resolution to recognize Dr. Lanier is submitted by the County Manager.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Recognize Dr. Lanier.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Position(s) Modification Or Change Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
RESOLUTION Jim Lanie
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Consider resolution.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0 and recognized Dr. Lanier.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 4Estimated 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.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 5Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: County Manager Presenter:
Contact: Mark Boyer
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Consideration of a Resolution to Recognize Adam Alphin and Brenda Hughes for Their Emmy-
Winning Television Documentary Thank You, Eddie Hart
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Adam Alphin and Brenda Hughes co-produced this true story of a North Carolina soldier killed during WWII and the Dutch
family that took care of his grave for 60 years. These two filmmakers exemplify the high caliber of talent in the local film
industry.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Consider the attached resolution; recognize and congratulate Mr. Alphin and Ms. Hughes.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
RESOLUTION Emmy Winner
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval, recognize Adam Alphin and Brenda Hughes.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 6Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: County Manager Presenter: Todd McGee, Director of Communications, NCACC
Contact: Allen O'Neal
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Presentation of a North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC)
2004 Outstanding County Program Award to New Hanover County Environmental Management
Staff
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Todd McGee, NCACC staff, will present a NCACC 2004 Outstanding County Program Award to the following staff for their
Breaking Glass and Building Relationships program:
Ray Church, Environmental Management Director
Jason Hale, Solid Waste Planner
Jim Thomas, Recycling Supervisor
Gary Moore, Operator
A narrative description of the program is attached.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
gglass and building
Breakin
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recognize award winning program and Environmental Management staff.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Recognized award presented by NCACC.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 7Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Governing Body Presenter:
Contact: Robert G. Greer
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Consideration of a Resolution to Support Full Federal Funding for the RC&D Program for
Fiscal Year 2006
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The current proposed federal funding for Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Councils would result in
elimination of approximately six of ten RC&D offices in North Carolina. The attached resolution supports full federal funding
for RC&D for FY2006.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
resolCapeFearRC&D200
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 8Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Legal Presenter: Robert Sepe, Action Audits, LLC
Contact: Wanda M. Copley, County Attorney
SUBJECT:
Acceptance of Report by Action Audits, LLC and Adoption of 2005 Rate Order Resolution for
Cable Services in Unincorporated New Hanover County
BRIEF SUMMARY:
In October 2004 Time Warner Cable (TWC) filed rate forms with the County seeking approval to increase the rates charged
for basic cable television service, installation and equipment rental for the 2005 calendar year. The County?s cable
consultant has evaluated the information provided by the cable company in accordance with the FCC rate rules and
regulations, and found its request to increase the basic service, equipment and installation rates complies with FCC?s rate
rules; however, the proposed form 1235 ?ADD-ON? rate to recover its upgrade investment does not comply with the FCC?s
rate rules.
TWC has been recovering its capital upgrade investment from rate payers for the past 10 years; the consultant is
concerned that there is substantial potential for OVER RECOVERY by Time Warner Cable. The Consultant has requested
financial information regarding the status of the upgrade recovery and has been told by TWC that local governments lack
the authority to look into this matter. The accompanying Rate Order suspends collection of the upgrade charge from NHC
rate payers and compels TWC to produce the financial information.
The consultant?s report and the rate order resolution are attached. The cable consultant recommends that the Board accept
the consultant?s report and adopt the 2005 Rate Order approving the basic cable service rate, approving the proposed
equipment and installation rates, suspending collection of the ?ADD-ON? charge to cable subscribers in unincorporated New
Hanover County and compelling TWC to produce the financial information regarding the status of the upgrade recovery.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Consider and decide whether to adopt a Rate Order resolution approving the rates for Basic Service, Equipment Rental and
Installation; denying the form 1235 ?add-on? rate and compelling Time Warner Cable to produce the financial information
related to the recovery of its capital upgrade investment paid by New Hanover County cable subscribers.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: There is no immediate financial impact to the County in the approval of the consultant?s report and adoption of
the proposed Rate Order resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
y Rate Order
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REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Concur with County Attorney.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Tabled for 30 days (until second meeting in May) so that the parties may review information, approved 3-2, Greer and
Caster opposing.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 9Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Governing Body Presenter: Mike Kozlosky, Sr. Transportation Planner, City of Wilmington
Contact: Sheila Schult
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Resolution to Endorse the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization's
2030 Long Range Transportation Plan
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) Transportation Advisory Committee voted on March 30, 2005
to adopt the 2030 Long Range Transportation Plan. Staff now requests that each of the local municipalities located within
the MPO planning area boundary also endorse this long range transportation plan. A summary of the Plan will be provided
to the Commissioners.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Consider attached resolution.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
quest for Council consideration Long Range Transportation Plan
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ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 10Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: County Manager Presenter: Linda Pearce
Contact: Allen O'Neal
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Request for Funding for Elderhaus, Inc.
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Linda A. Pearce, Executive Director of Elderhaus, Inc., will make a presentation to the Board of Commissioners. She
wishes to request $5,000 per month in funding for the remaining three months of the current fiscal year (2004-2005).
At the meeting on April 4, 2004, the item was tabled until this meeting, at which time the requested information will be
presented.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Consider request.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Consider request. Recommend funding.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved request to budget Medicaid Assistance Payments from DSS to Elderhaus, Inc. and associated budget
amendment 05-0187 approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Budget Amendment
Item #:Estimated Time:Page Number:
DEPARTMENT: Department of Social Services / Elderhaus
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 05-0187
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
DSS / Medicaid:
Assistance Payments $15,000
Elderhaus:
Elderhaus $15,000
EXPLANATION: To reduce Medicaid expenditures in DSS to increase funding for Elderhaus for last three months
of FY04-05.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
APPROVAL STATUS:
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 11Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Legal Presenter: Carl Valente
Contact: Kemp P. Burpeau, Deputy County Attorney
SUBJECT:
Reconsideration of the Request by Carl Valente for Removal of Restrictive Covenants
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Mr. Valente has asked the Board to reconsider his request in that he was not present at the March 14, 2005 meeting.
Mr. Valente is requesting the Board of County Commissioners to approve the removal of the deed restriction that prevents
structures from being placed on the former Pine Tree Cemetery. The restriction was included in the 2002 Quit Claim Deed
when the County sold whatever interest it had in the parcel to Jan Brewington and Carl Valente. The parcel is situated
between 6th and 7th Streets and Queen and Wooster Streets. Prior to the sale, the County incurred approximately $43,000
in surveying, clearing of the land and removal of any burial remnants. The sale price of $5,000 was much less than market
for buildable parcels with clear title, but was deemed an appropriate disposition continuing the memorial status of the former
burial ground.
The following attachments are attached for review by the Board:
Mr. Valente's February 3, 2005 written request for removal of restrictive covenants;
A February 14, 2005 memorandum from the Engineering Department. The Engineering Department handles all
cemetery matters and is in opposition to this request by Mr. Valente; and
A March 28, 2005 memorandum from the Deputy County Attorney.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Consider Mr. Carl Valente's request for removal of restrictive covenants.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
Mr. Valente's February 3, 2005 written request for removal of restrictive covenants;
A February 14, 2005 memorandum from the Engineering Department. The Engineering Department handles all
cemetery matters and is in opposition to this request by Mr. Valente; and
A March 28, 2005 memorandum from the Deputy County Attorney.
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
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COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Consider request.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Motion to remove covenants approved 3-2, Greer and Pritchett opposing.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 12Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Finance Presenter: Bruce T. Shell, Finance Officer
Contact: Bruce T. Shell or Amy Akin
SUBJECT:
PUBLIC HEARING - Financing of Market Place Mall Acquisition
Conduct public hearing on proposed financing of the purchase of the Market Place Mall Option
of the additional 48,481 square feet
BRIEF SUMMARY:
In accordance with the resolution adopted at the March 14, 2005 Board of Commissioners meeting, staff has moved
forward with preparation of the Local Government Commission (LGC) application and closing documents for the financing
of the purchase of the Market Place Mall Option of the additional 48,481 square feet. This public hearing is an LGC
requirement that allows the public to comment on the proposed funding for the purchase before the LGC reviews the
application.
Attached is a resolution in a format acceptable to the LGC that documents the County's actions and findings on the
financing of the purchase. This is an interest-only installment financing with a three-year term. Before the end of the three
years, the loan will be refinanced through a Certificate of Participation.
Also attached is a budget amendment to budget anticipated revenue to be received from rental of leased space.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Conduct public hearing, adopt resolution and approve related budget amendment.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: Debt Service for payments for fiscal year 06 will be included the proposed budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
LGC Resolution - New Haba2005-44.d
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
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COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Concur with recommendation noted above.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Held public hearing. Adopted resolution 4-1, Davis opposing. Approved related budget amendment 2005-44, 4-1, Davis
opposing.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Budget Amendment
DEPARTMENT: Marketplace Renovations/Finance/Property Managment
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 2005-44
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Finance
Rent $36,000
Property Management
Utilities $20,000
Transfers to Other funds
Transfers to Capital Projects $16,000
Marketplace Renovations
Transfer in from General Fund $16,000
Capital Project Expense $16,000
EXPLANATION: To budget rental income from Marketplace for April-June, 2005, to be used to pay utilities expense
incurred by Property Management and costs incurred in the capital project.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 4-1, Davis opposing.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 13Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Legal Presenter: Greg Thompson, County Engineer
Contacts: Kemp P. Burpeau, Deputy County Attorney
Greg Thompson, County Engineer
SUBJECT:
Second Reading
Sewer Connection Procedure and Fees - Ordinance Amendments
BRIEF SUMMARY:
This item was approved 4-0 at the April 4, 2005 meeting. A second reading is recommended by the legal staff because the
full Board was not available at the vote. In order to eliminate possible challenges, a second vote is in order.
Staff is in the process of thoroughly reviewing the existing utilities section of the County Code to enhance District delivery of
service. The review process is anticipated to take several months. In the interim, staff is requesting the Board to approve
the amendments of the following sections of the utilities ordinance:
Amend Section 56-312 to clarify that when an owner has a sewer tap installed, the owner must use a licensed utility
contractor.
Amend Section 56-315 to set forth charges for sewer tap installation in keeping with current actual costs, and to clarify
costs in a situation where the owner, rather than District, has the tap installed.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Consider and approve the recommended ordinance amendments.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
pter56-312(a)&AppendixBA
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REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 14Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Emergency Management Presenter: Warren Lee
Contact: Warren Lee
SUBJECT:
Tsunami Awareness Presentation
BRIEF SUMMARY:
"A tsunami is one or a series of great waves that are created by an earthquake, landslide, volcanic eruption, submarine
earthquake or other undersea disturbance." This statement was taken from New Hanover County's Multi-Jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was adopted by the Board of Commissioners in October 2004, two months before the
deadliest tsunami in recorded history struck Asia. This presentation will provide basic information about tsunami, the
probability of impact on the eastern coast of the United States, and discussion of measures taken locally to protect our
citizens.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Encourage local media to assist with tsunami awareness campaign.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Hear presentation. No action required.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Heard presentation.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 15Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Governing Body Presenter: Sheila Schult
Contact: Sheila Schult
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Committee Appointments
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Vacancies exist on the following boards and committees:
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Juvenile Day Treatment Center Advisory Board
Library Advisory Board
Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority
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:
Make appointments.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee: Mary K. Busbee appointed
Juvenile Day Treatment Center Advisory Board: Rick Cowles, Carolyn B. Dopki, George Bruce Hickman, George Robert
Jones, Richard L. Paxton appointed, terms to be randomly selected by the Clerk to the Board
Library Advisory Board: Dean R. Gattone, Jacqueline O?Grady appointed, terms to be randomly selected by the Clerk to the
Board
Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority: delayed appointment until the May 2 meeting to clarify the original intent of the
make-up of the Authority
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 17Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: County Manager Presenter: Kemp Burpeau
Contact: Dave Weaver
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Water and Sewer Ordinance Changes for Customer Service Enhancement
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The ordinance changes have been outlined and discussed as part of the Water and Sewer District agenda. The Board
must take action on the ordinance change as part of the Regular Agenda.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance changes.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved the ordinance changes 4-1, Pritchett opposing.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Regular Item #: 19Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: TAX Presenter: Robert C. Glasgow
Contact: Robert C. Glasgow
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Convene as 2005 Board of Equalization and Review
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Convene as the Board of Equalization and Review and follow the procedures attached.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
05 BER Hearing Date Agenda ite
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Convene as the Board of Equalization and Review and adhere to procedures as noted on the attached page.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Convened as Board of Equalization and Review. Commissioner Kopp was sworn in. Robert Greer was elected chairman.
Recognized the list of known appellants. There were no appellants present at the meeting. Scheduled individual hearings
to be held on May 16, 2005. Appeals will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on April 18, 2005 at the Tax Department.
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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.
11:50 a.m. 1. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes)
11:55 a.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 173
12:00 p.m. 3. Update on the Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant 175
12:10 p.m. 4. Consideration of Approval of Ordinance Changes for Enhancements of 177
Customer Service Provided by Water and Sewer Finance to Include Approval of
New Positions and Additional Revenue Sources and Associated Budget
Amendment 05-0181
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Water & Sewer Item #: 2Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Governing Body Presenter: Sheila Schult
Contact: Sheila Schult
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Water & Sewer District - Approval of Minutes
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Approve minutes from the Regular Meeting of the Water & Sewer District - April 4, 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:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Water & Sewer Item #: 3Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Water & Sewer District Presenter: Greg Thompson
Contact: Greg Thompson
SUBJECT:
Update on the Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Staff will update the Commissioners on the progress of the construction of the Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
No recommendation
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation: No money involved
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Update only. No action required.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Heard update.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Water & Sewer Item #: 4Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Water & Sewer District Presenter: Bruce Shell or Julie McLawhon
Contact: Julie McLawhon
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Approval of Ordinance Changes for Enhancements of Customer Service
Provided by W&S Finance to Include Approval of New Positions and Additional Revenue
Sources
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The W&S Finance operation proposes enhanced services to its customers requiring changes to the Ordinance and hiring
additional staff. Recommended changes are detailed in the attached memorandum and have been endorsed by
representatives of the New Hanover County Board of Realtors and Home Builders Association.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve additional staff & related budget amendment
Approve ordinance changes (to be formally adopted as part of the next regular agenda item)
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: New Position(s) Number of Positions: 5
Explanation: Additional Revenue Sources and W&S Fund Balance. Will also result in Position(s) Modification or Change.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Memo to Board of County Commissioners
2) Chart on Staffing Comparison to City
3) Charts on Customer Growth
4) Summary of Revenues and Expenditures
5) Budget Amendment 05-0181
6) Ordinance Changes
Chapter56-April2005Cha
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REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
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COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved additional staff and related budget amendment 05-0181 by a vote of 4-1, Pritchett opposed.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 04/18/05
Budget Amendment
DEPARTMENT: Water and Sewer Finance
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 05-0181
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Water & Sewer:
Appropriated Fund Balance $14,697
Water & Sewer Finance:
W&S Application Fee $1,875
Credit Card Convenience Fee $1,000
Other $5,500
Temporary Salaries $13,860
Medical Insurance $2,212
Departmental Supplies $7,000
EXPLANATION: To budget new sources of revenue recommended for approval on April 18, 2005. Budget changes
are for five new positions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 4-1, Pritchett opposed.
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