Agenda 2005 02-07
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
February 7, 2005 5:30 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER (Chairman Robert G. Greer)
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ESTIMATED ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page
TIMES No.
5:35 p.m. 1.1 Public Hearing5
Subdivision Text Amendment ? Request by Walter ?Pete? Avery to amend
Section 50.5 of the Table of Permitted Uses to include ?Equipment Rental &
Leasing? as a Permitted Use in the I-2 Heavy Industrial District (A-338, 12/04)
5:45 p.m. 1.2 Public Hearing7
Rezoning ? Request by Stroud Engineering for Greenhouse Properties, LLC to
rezone approximately 0.65 acres of property located at 908 Pilots Ridge Road
from B-2 Highway Business to O&I Office and Institutional (Z-789, 01/05)
6:05 p.m. 2. Public Hearing11
To Receive Public Comment on a Proposed Economic Development Grant
(PPD Project)
6:15 p.m. 3. Consideration of Military Cut-Off Extension Reservation13
6:20 p.m. 4. Consideration of Request by Cape Fear Community College for a Bond 23
Referendum in May, 2005
6:50 p.m. 5. Consideration of Approval of Resolution Associated with the Proposed Bond 25
Referendum for Cape Fear Community College and the New Hanover County
Schools
7:00 p.m.
Break
7:10 p.m. 6. Consideration of Request to Approve the Tax Computer System Project and 27
Approval of the Associated Contracts, Financing and Related Budget
Amendments 2005-34 and 05-0139
7:30 p.m. 7. Consideration of a Resolution Supporting State Assumption of County Share of 43
Medicaid
7:35 p.m. 8. Consideration of a Resolution to Restore Funding for the Maintenance of 47
Carolina Beach Inlet
7:40 p.m. 9. Meeting of the Water and Sewer District51
8:00 p.m. 10. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes)
8:10 p.m. 11. Additional Items
County Commissioners
Clerk to the Board
County Attorney
County Manager
8:25 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.
7:40 p.m. 1. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes)
7:50 p.m. 2. Continuation of Discussion of Water and Sewer Project on Darden Road53
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 02/07/05
Regular Item #: 1.1Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Planning Presenter: Dexter Hayes
Contact: Sam Burgess
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Case A-338, 12/04 Zoning Text Amendment to amend Section 50.5 of the Table of Permitted
Uses
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Zoning Text Amendment request by Walter "Pete" Avery to amend Section 50.5 of the Table of Permitted Uses to include
"Equipment Rental & Leasing" as a Permitted Use in the I-2 Heavy Industrial District.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
The Planning Board recommends approval by a vote of 7-0.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
quipment Renta
A-338 sum E
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 02/07/05
Regular Item #: 1.2Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Planning Presenter: Dexter Hayes
Contact: Baird Stewart
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Case Z-789, 01/05 Request to rezone property located at 908 Pilots Ridge Road from B-2
Highway Business to O&I Office and Institutional
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Request by Stroud Engineering for Greenhouse Properties, LLC to rezone approximately 0.65 acres of property located at
908 Pilots Ridge Road from B-2 Highway Business to O&I Office and Institutional (Z-789, 01/05).
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
The Planning Board recommends approval with modifications by a vote of 7-0.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Z-789 Sum.d
Z-789 Pet Sum
1 map
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 02/07/05
Regular Item #: 2Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Governing Body Presenter: Robert G. Greer
Contact: Allen O'Neal
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing to Receive Comment on a Proposed Economic Development Grant
(PPD Project)
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The Board will consider an economic development grant for Pharmaceutical Product Development, Inc. (PPD) or its
subsidiary acceptable to the County. The source of funding for the grant will be the New Hanover County General Fund.
The purpose of the grant is to assist PPD with the construction of a world headquarters facility in the City of Wilmington,
New Hanover County, and to promote the purposes of increasing the tax base of the County and creating high-quality, well-
paying jobs. The grant amount is $300,000 a year over a five year period and will be contingent upon PPD making a real
and personal property investment of a minimum of $80,000,000 and employment of 1,000 additional employees at the
facility over the next seven years. The grant is being considered pursuant to General Statute 158-7.1.
The required legal notice for the public hearing has been duly advertised.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Conduct public hearing and consider economic development grant.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
PublicNotice-Phar
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Conduct public hearing.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved economic development grant 5-0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 02/07/05
Regular Item #: 3Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Planning Presenter: D Hayes
Contact: D Hayes, Mike Kozlosky
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Military Cut-Off Extension Reservation
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The City of Wilmington is in the process of completing an Official Corridor Map that will allow for the continued protection of
the right-of-way needed for the proposed route. Since the road is located outside of the City, the Commissioners are being
asked to endorse the actions of City Council. The attached letter from the City, including a map and City
resolutions/ordinances, provide further detail.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve the City's plans for protecting the Corridor for Military Cut-Off Extension
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
City documents
y resolut
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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: 02/07/05
Regular Item #: 4Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: County Manager Presenter: Dr. Eric McKeithan
Contact: Allen O'Neal
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Request by Cape Fear Community College for a Bond Referendum in May,
2005
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Dr. Eric McKeithan, President of Cape Fear Community College, will present the request to the Board of Commissioners.
This item was discussed at the joint meeting of the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education that was held on
January 29, 2005.
A resolution from the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees is forthcoming.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Consider request.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Consider request.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Received request.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 02/07/05
Regular Item #: 5Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: County Manager Presenter: Allen O'Neal, Bruce Shell
Contact: Allen O'Neal, Bruce Shell
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Approval of Resolution Associated with the Proposed Bond Referendum for
Cape Fear Community College and the New Hanover County Schools
BRIEF SUMMARY:
A resolution will be presented to the Board for consideration either at the staff meeting on February 3, 2005 or brought to
the Board at the meeting on February 7, 2005.
The tentative timeline is as follows:
Feb 7th - CC receive Schools and CFCC resolutions.
Feb 7th - CC approve resolution
Feb 10 - County publishes "Notice of Intention"
Feb 18 - County files application with LGC (no fewer than 10 days after Notice of Intention
Feb 21 - County Comm. introduces bond order, calls public hearing, Finance files Debt Statement (Cannot file w/o
LGC acknowledging receipt of application)
Feb 24 - Publish Bond Order with Notice of Public Hearing
Mar 14 - Public Hearing - Adopt Bond Order - Call Election
Mar 17 - Publish Bond Order as Adopted
Mar 17 - Publish Notice of Election
Mar 24 - Publish Notice of Election
Apr 15 - Last day to register for election
Apr - 21 - One stop voting begins
May 3 - Last day to request that an absentee ballot be mailed
May 7 - One stop voting ends at 1:00
May 10 - Election
May 17 - Canvass Day
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Consider resolution.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: 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: 02/07/05
Regular Item #: 6Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: TAX Presenter:
Contact: Leslie Stanfield, IT Director or Amy Akin, Purchasing Agent
SUBJECT:
Approval of the Tax Computer System Project and Approval of the Associated Contracts,
Financing, and Budget Amendments
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Currently, the Tax Department computer system is operating on a mainframe platform and must be converted to a server
platform. The current application system Tax is using was purchased approximately fifteen years ago will not operate on a
server platform and vendor software support is not available for the current software application. Therefore, the County
must replace the existing system. The Tax Director and the Information Technology Director have examined different
system applications available to meet the Tax Department's needs. From the analysis and reviews completed, the best
solution is to purchase from Cole Layer Trumble Company (CLT) the CAMA, assessment and tracking software, and to
purchase from MUNIS, Inc. the billing, motor vehicle, business license, and web interface. Both companies operate as
independent divisions under Tyler Technologies, Incorporated. Utilizing the functionality from each of these companies
provides the optimal solution, features, and system capabilities necessary to meet New Hanover County's needs. Tyler
Technologies as well as both divisions have committed to providing integration of both systems to function as a cohesive
unit .
The Tax Computer System purchase will be part of the Computer System Improvements Capital Project that was adopted
at the October 18, 2004 meeting (copy of item and back-up attached). Budget amendment # 2005-34 is attached as part of
this agenda package, and budgets the installment financing funds to be received for this project. This project will be
handled through installment debt financing. Bank of America, which was the lowest bidder in the RFP process for the
previous debt financing, has agreed to finance the item based on the same calculation formula on the RFP that was
approved and closed on December 29, 2004. The first payment on this project would be due on June 29, 2005 in an
amount of $156,000.00. This was not included in the debt service in the FY05 adopted budget, therefore, budget
amendment # 05-0139 budgeting the installment debt financing payment for this fiscal year is also included in this package
for approval. There is a possibility that CLT will allow the County to finance their portion in-house, interest free. If the
details can be worked out, the project would be financed by two methods. The resolution in this agenda item includes
approval of the financing with Bank of America for the whole project or financing through a split option with Bank of America
and CLT, with staff being directed and authorized to work out the details of financing within the established award amounts
and budget amendment amounts. The resolution also includes the reimbursement language as required for an installment
financing arrangement.
The portion of the Tax Computer System being purchased through CLT is being submitted for approval through the
"piggyback" method allowed through G.S. 143-129(g). This statute allows local governments to buy off of another
government's contract if the vendor is willing to provide the item at the same or better pricing and terms. The County of
Forsyth, Georgia completed a formal bidding process for the modules and required services. CLT was awarded the
contract with the County of Forsyth, Georgia with the contract execution date of January 24, 2005. Staff has determined
that the County can utilize the piggyback option with the CLT award. Staff has negotiated a price of $779,008.00 based on
the pricing and terms of the Forsyth, Georgia contract.
The portion of the Tax Computer System being purchased through MUNIS is being submitted for approval by exercising
pricing options incorporated into the contract with MUNIS, Inc. awarded by the Board of Commissioners on October 18,
2004. Upon approval of this project, the MUNIS contract will be increased through the change order process to reflect the
purchase of their modules and services in an amount of $346,500.00.
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Based on system requirements provided by CLT and MUNIS, the hardware, peripheral equipment, software and other
services needed for this project is budgeted to be $274,492.00. The procurement of these items will be handled by the IT
Department in accordance with established County purchasing procedures.
The total cost of the project is $1,400,000.00.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adopt attached resolution providing:
1. Approval of award to Cole Layer Trumble Company (CLT) in the amount of $779,008.00 through contract # 05-
0156, the County Manager being authorized and directed to execute contract # 05-0156, contract form to be approved by
the County Attorney; and
2. Approval of exercising MUNIS contract options in the amount of $346,500.00 and utilizing change order
procedure to modify contract # 05-0110, the County Manager being authorized and directed to execute change order # 1 to
contract # 05-0110, change order form to be approved by the County Attorney; and
3. Approval of project budget amendment # 2005-34 in the amount of $1,400,000.00 to budget Tax Computer
System Project (this is for accounting purposes only to record financing); and
4. Approval of budget amendment # 05-0139 to budget $156,000.00 for installment payment amount due this fiscal
year; and
5. Authorization and direction to the County Manager, the Finance Director, the County Attorney and their
designated staff to act on behalf of the County of New Hanover in regard to the execution of contract # 05-0156 with CLT,
the change order # 1 to contract # 05-0110 with MUNIS, Inc., and the installment financing options with Bank of America
through existing contract # 05-0137, and other actions or duties not inconsistent with this resolution; and
6. Adopting reimburse clause as required by the United States Treasury Regulations Section 1.1.03-8 for the
Installment Financing of the Tax Computer System.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: This is part of the Computer System Improvement Project and the account number is 400-410-4000-7300-
6000. This will be purchased through installment financing.
ATTACHMENTS:
The following items are attached:
1. Resolution
2. Budget Amendment # 2005-34
3. Budget Amendment # 05-0139
4. October 18, 2004 agenda item and back-up
ba2005-34 for proBA 05-0139 for Tax Installment P
05-0156 Resoluti
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: 02/07/05
Budget Amendment
DEPARTMENT: Computer System Improvements
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 2005-34
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Installment Loan Proceeds 1,400,000.00
Extended Project Expense 1,400,000.00
EXPLANATION: To increase the budget in the Computer System Improvements fund for a Tax Computer Assisted
Mass Appraisal (CAMA) and Administration System purchase.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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: 02/07/05
Budget Amendment
DEPARTMENT: General Government
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 05-0139
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Appropriate Fund Balance 156,000.00
Installment Lease Payments 156,000.00
EXPLANATION: To increase the budget in the General fund for the installment lease payment amount that will be
paid from the 2004/2005 fiscal year for the Tax Computer System Project.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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: 02/07/05
Regular Item #: 7Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Governing Body Presenter: Chairman Greer
Contact: Allen O'Neal
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Consideration of a Resolution Supporting State Assumption of County Share of Medicaid
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The Board discussed Medicaid costs at its Budget/Planning Retreat on January 28, 2004. Staff was directed to bring a
resolution to support a bill introduced by Representative Julia Howard of Davie County.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Consider resolution.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
Medicaid Resolut
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: 02/07/05
Regular Item #: 8Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Governing Body Presenter: Chairman Greer
Contact: Allen O'Neal
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Consideration of a Resolution to Restore Funding for the Maintenance of
Carolina Beach Inlet
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The Carolina Beach Inlet is not scheduled to be dredged in the current fiscal year. The proposed budget for the U. S.
Corps of Engineers for fiscal year 2005-2006 does not currently include funding. The Board has expressed a desire to
encourage restoration of funding for shallow inlet maintenance in the U. S. Corps of Engineers' budget for 2005-2006 in
order to preserve the boating industry and effective emergency response for water-related incidents.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution and send it to our Congressional delegation with the
attached letter from Chairman Greer.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
Inlet ResolutiInlet Lette
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
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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.
7:40 p.m. 1. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes)
7:50 p.m. 2. Continuation of Discussion of Water and Sewer Project on Darden Road 53
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 02/07/05
Water & Sewer Item #: 2Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: County Manager Presenter: Greg Thompson
Contact: Dave Weaver
SUBJECT:
Continuation of Discussion of Water and Sewer Project on Darden Road
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The Board received information from citizens and staff at the January 10, 2005 and January 24, 2005 meetings and
directed staff to bring it back for an update at this meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Hear update and direct staff.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Hold discussion and direct staff.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Held discussion, directed staff to bring the item back for an update at the next meeting.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 02/07/05
Additional Item #: 1Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: County Manager Presenter: Chairman Greer
Contact: Allen O'Neal
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Ratification of Proclamation to Designate February 4, 2005 "Brigadier General Dan Hickman
Day"
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Cape Fear Community College held a "Welcome Home" Reception for Brigadier General Dan Hickman on February 4,
2005. He is Cape Fear Community's Vice President of Instruction and has just returned from a year of duty in Iraq, where
he served as the commanding general of North Carolina's 30th Heavy Separate Brigade.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Ratify proclamation.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
Hickman Proclamati
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: 02/07/05
Additional Item #: 2Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: County Manager Presenter: Ann Cromartie and Betsy Cromartie
Contact: Allen O'Neal
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Presentation About Memorial Day Event Planned at the Battleship
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Ann Cromartie and Betsy Cromartie, from the Exchange Club of Lower Cape Fear/Wilmington, will share information and a
video about a flag tribute to those that have lost their lives lost in Iraq. The event will be held at the Battleship North
Carolina May 27-31, 2005. Printed information from their website is attached. Click below to link to the website.
http://www.healingfield.org/wilmington/
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Hear presentation.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
Memorial.d
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Hear presentation.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Heard presentation.
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Wilmington, NC
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Soldier's Healing Field
A Flag Tribute to Those Lives Lost in Iraq
May 27 - 31, 2005 At the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA
Hosted By the
Exchange Club of Lower
Cape Fear / Wilmington
Imagine a sea of patriotic red, white and blue this Memorial Day. Over 1,400 American flags
standing eight feet tall in perfect rows and columns across a field of green.
Each flag in this Soldiers Field is placed in memory of a soldier, sailor, airman or marine lost in
Iraq. Each flag is a visible reminder of the selfless, dedicated service to our Country by military
service personnel and the ultimate sacrifice made by these men and women. Each flag is a
visible reminder that freedom is not free.
This emotionally moving display is free to the public from May 28 ? 30, 2005 at the Battleship
NORTH CAROLINA, Wilmington, NC. Bring the entire family to help us honor, remember and
heal.
SPONSOR IT, OWN IT, TAKE IT HOME AND FLY IT PROUDLY
The patriotic event is hosted by the Exchange Club of Lower Cape Fear/ Wilmington. These
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flags need your sponsorship. You can sponsor a flag and on May 31 you can take your flag
home to continue your tribute and honor to our great country. Each 3'x5' flag comes with and
eight foot pole and the rebar to post it in your lawn.
Volunteer: volunteers from the community are invited to show up on the evening of May 27 and
help assemble the flags and place them on the field. If you or your organization would like to
be a part of this moving event.
Chairman: Betsy Cromartie
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