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Agenda 2004 02-16 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 · JULIA BOSEMAN, VICE-CHAIRMAN WILLIAM A. CASTER, COMMISSIONER · TED DAVIS, JR., COMMISSIONER · NANCY PRITCHETT, COMMISSIONER ·· ALLEN O?NEAL, COUNTY MANAGER WANDA COPLEY, COUNTY ATTORNEY LUCIE F. HARRELL, CLERK TO THE BOARD February 16, 2004 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 W. A. Cobb, Sr. Portrait to New Hanover County7 9:20 a.m. 2. Presentation of New Hanover County Service Awards9 9:25 a.m. 3. Recognition of New Employees11 Public Hearing: 9:30 a.m. 4. Public Hearing for the Refunding of $57,000,000 General Obligation Bonds13 9:35 a.m. 5. Consideration of Resolution Encouraging County Departments, Boards, 15 Agencies and Committees to Utilize the Services of Local Professionals and Businesses 9:40 a.m. 6. Presentation by Port Waterway Beach Commission on Snow?s Cut No Wake 17 Zone and Recommendation for Use of Lobbyist for Beach Renourishment Funding 10:05 a.m. 7. Consideration of Resolution to Waive the County Noise Ordinance to Expedite 19 the Completion of NCDOT Military Cutoff Project 10:15 a.m. 8. Consideration of NCDOT Feasibility Studies for Thoroughfare Projects for 23 Military Cutoff and Hampstead Bypass Projects 10:30 a.m. 9. 33 First Reading Solid Waste Franchise Application by Superior Waste Services, Inc. 47 10:45 a.m. 10. Consideration of Engineering Department and Water and Sewer District Organizational Changes 10:55 a.m. Break 1 11:05 a.m. 11. Meeting of the Water and Sewer District49 11:30 a.m. Recess Joint Meeting with the City Council in Council Chambers 1:00 p.m. 11. Reconvene Meeting of the Water and Sewer District 1:15 p.m. 12. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes) 1:25 p.m. 13. Additional Items: County Commissioners County Attorney Clerk to the Board County Manager 1:45 p.m. 14. Closed Session to consider a personnel matter as required by North Carolina General Statute Section G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6). The Board will also consult with the County Attorney regarding potential litigation as authorized by G.S. 143- 318.11(a)(3). 4:30 p.m. ADJOURN Note: Times listed for each item are estimated, 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. 11:05 a.m. 1. Consideration of Engineering Department Organizational Changes51 11:10 a.m. 2. Non-Agenda Items (limit 3 minutes) 11:20 a.m. 3. Approval of Minutes53 11:25 a.m. 4. Consideration of Space Rental on Water and Sewer District Water Tank at 55 Veterans Park 11:30 a.m. Recess 1:00 p.m. 5. 83 Reconvene Consideration of Request for Release of Development Fees for Rucker Johns 1:10 p.m. 6. Consideration of Acceptance of Public Dedication for Water and Sewer 87 Purposes 3 CONSENT AGENDA NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page No. 1. Approval of Minutes93 2. Appointment to the Port, Waterway, and Beach Commission95 99 3. Appointment to the Tourism Development Authority 105 4. Appointment to the Tidal Creek Watershed Management Advisory Board 5. Approval of 2004-2005 Programmatic Goals107 6. Approval of New Hanover County Schools Budget Amendment119 7. Approval of Acceptance of NC Grant for Sedimentation and Erosion Control and 123 Related Budget Amendment 04-0151 8. Approval of $30,908 Additional Grant Funding for New Hanover County Health 131 Department Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and Related Budget Amendment 04-0146 9. Approval and Acceptance of Immunization State Grant Funding $2,259 for New 135 Refrigeration Equipment for New Hanover County Health Department Clinics and Related Budget Amendment 04-0145 10. Approval of Adjustments to New Hanover County Health Department Fee Policy139 11. Approval of Reclassifications for Health Department155 12. Approval of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) EZ Basic Equipment 161 Grant Application 163 13. Approval of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) EZ Planning Grant Application 14. Approval of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Internet Infrastructure 165 Improvement Grant Application 167 15. Approval of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) EZ Library Marketing Grant Application 16. Approval of Budget Adjustment for Airlie Gardens and Related Budget 169 Amendment 2004-34 17. Approval of Judicial Building Close Out and Related Budget 171 Amendments 2004-36 and 2004-37 18. Approval of Advertisement of Tax Liens on Real Property175 19. Approval of New Hanover County and New Hanover County Fire District 177 Collection Reports 4 20. Approval of Release of Taxes Barred by G.S. 105-378181 183 21. Approval of Release of Tax Value : Approval of Budget Amendments 22.1 #04-0142 Federal Adoption Services, Social Services185 22.2 #04-0147 Safe Summer Program, Sheriff?s Office187 189 22.3 #04-0149 State CAMA Grant, Planning Department 191 22.4 #2004-32 Controlled Substance Tax, Sheriff?s Office 22.5 #2004-33 Federal Forfeited Property, Sheriff?s Office193 5 {This page intentionally left blank} 6 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Regular Item #: 1Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: County Attorney Presenter: John W. Smith Contact: Wanda Copley Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Presentation of W. A. Cobb, Sr. Portrait to New Hanover County BRIEF SUMMARY: The New Hanover County Bar Association commissioned a portrait of Mr. W. A. Cobb, Sr., former District Attorney. The Bar Association would like to present the portrait to New Hanover County. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Accept portrait from the Bar Association. Arrangements are being made to hang the portrait in the Judicial Building. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Accept portrait. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Accepted portrait and heard remarks from the Bar Association. 7 {This page intentionally left blank} 8 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 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: Jason Vaugh - Sheriff's Office; Debra D. Wilson - Inspections; Debra M. Pearsall - Social Services; Charles L. Whitehurst - Social Services TEN (10) YEAR: Jane L. McDevitt - Inspections FIFTEEN (15) YEAR: Barbara E. Thrift - Health Dept.; Jerry R. Brim - Social Services; Scott A. Floyd - Social Services TWENTY (20) YEAR: Dennis K. Bordeaux - Inspections 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 awards. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Presented awards. 9 {This page intentionally left blank} 10 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 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 emplolyees. 11 {This page intentionally left blank} 12 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Regular Item #: 4Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Finance Presenter: Bruce Shell & Wanda Copley Contact: Bruce or Wanda SUBJECT: Public Hearing for the Refunding of $57,000,000 General Obligation Bonds BRIEF SUMMARY: New Hanover County issued general obligation bonds in 1996 and 2000. The County has determined that a savings of approximately $1.9 million could result from the refunding (refinancing) of this debt. The Commissioners introduced the bond order at the February 2, 2004 meeting and established a public hearing for February 16, 2004 for public input. The Finance Officer has filed a sworn statement of debt with the Clerk to the Board. The public hearing has been properly advertised. After closing the public hearing, the Board of County Commissioners are asked to authorize the bond order. The bonds are scheduled to be sold on March 9, 2004. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Hold public hearing. Approve bond order. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: BondOrder-2004DebtRefundingFin REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: Approve FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Conduct public hearing and approve bond order authorizing the issuance of $57,000,000 General Obligation refunding. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Conducted public hearing and approved bond order. 13 14 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Regular Item #: 5Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Governing Body Presenter: Chairman Greer Contact: Allen O'Neal SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution Encouraging County Departments, Boards, Agencies and Committees to Utilize the Services of Local Professionals and Businesses BRIEF SUMMARY: Chairman Greer requested the attached resolution be considered in an effort for the County to conduct as much business as possible in New Hanover County. A similar resolution was adopted on March 25, 1991. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Consider resolution FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: l Local Business Reso REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: Approve FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend adoption. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 15 A RESOLUTION OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, the various Boards, Departments, Agencies, and Committees appointed or funded by New Hanover County regularly contract for services and make purchases of supplies and equipment, and WHEREAS, New Hanover County has an abundance of locally qualified professionals and businesses that can supply these services, supplies, and equipment, and WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners desires to retain tax dollars within New Hanover County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that it encourages all Boards, Departments, Agencies, and Committees appointed or funded by New Hanover County to utilize the services of local professionals and to purchase supplies and equipment from local businesses to the maximum extent possible whenever quality, price, and availability are equal to that of services, supplies, and equipment outside New Hanover County. th Adopted this the 16 day of February, 2004. NEW HANOVER COUNTY [SEAL] ______________________________ Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: ____________________ Clerk to the Board 16 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Regular Item #: 6Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Finance Presenter: Rick Catlin Contact: Bruce Shell SUBJECT: Port Waterway Beach Commission Update on Snow's Cut No Wake Zone and Recommendation for Use of Lobbyist for Beach Renourishment Funding BRIEF SUMMARY: Rick Catlin will make a presentation to update the Board of County Commissioners regarding a Snow's Cut No Wake Zone. In addition, Mr. Catlin will articulate the Port Waterway And Beach Commission's recommendation on the use of funds for lobbying efforts on beach renourishment. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Listen to presentation. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Hear presentation. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Heard presentation and appointed Bruce Shell, Finance Director to serve on the Port Waterway Beach Commission. 17 {This page intentionally left blank} 18 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Regular Item #: 7Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: County Manager Presenter: Kemp Burpeau Contact: Allen O'Neal Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution to Waive the County Noise Ordinance to Expedite the Completion of NCDOT Military Cutoff Project BRIEF SUMMARY: NCDOT requests that the County noise ordinance be waived as to the State and its contractors in order to expedite Military Cutoff roadwork. Public health and safety require the expeditious completion of the public roadway. The attached resolution establishes that work on the State highway will not constitute a public nuisance under the County Code. Neither the State nor its contractors would then be subject to citation for noise violation. NCDOT will include language in its construction contract to help limit noise. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Consider resolution. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: NCDOT-MilitaryCutoffRoadConstruc ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend adoption. NCDOT representative will be present to respond to questions and concerns. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 3-2, Davis and Pritchett dissenting. 19 A RESOLUTION OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners does hereby resolve as follows: WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is undertaking construction to widen Military Cutoff to relieve traffic congestion; and WHEREAS, expeditious completion of the NCDOT project constitutes a compelling public interest promoting public health and safety; and WHEREAS, Chapter 23, Article II of the New Hanover County Code prohibits noise generation that constitutes a public nuisance; and WHEREAS, given the necessity and benefits to be derived from the roadway project, said State construction is not a public nuisance for purposes of New Hanover County noise ordinance regulation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that the NCDOT Military Cutoff widening, project U-2734, is found not to be a public nuisance for purposes of regulation under Chapter 23 of the New Hanover County Code. Public health and safety require expeditious completion of the project. The State and its contractors are authorized to undertake road construction consistent with the terms and conditions set forth in a January 13, 2004 correspondence from H. Allen Pope, Division Engineer, without enforcement or other sanctions under the referenced local ordinance. th This the 16 day of February, 2004. NEW HANOVER COUNTY [SEAL] ______________________________ Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: ____________________ Clerk to the Board 20 21 22 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Regular Item #: 8Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Planning Presenter: Dexter Hayes Contact: Dexter Hayes Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: NCDOT Feasibility Studies for Thoroughfare Projects for Military Cutoff and Hampstead Bypass Projects BRIEF SUMMARY: NCDOT has two feasibility studies underway for these two thoroughfare projects. They are soliciting comments on alternative routes that are being analyzed. Any comments and input that we would like them to consider in their study should be submitted no later than February 16, 2004. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Please review the attached information and provide any comments or recommendations you might have. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: N/A ATTACHMENTS: 2 cover letters and 2 maps ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Heard presentation by Planning staff and discussed proposed project options for Military Cutoff Road Extension. The Board authorized the Chairman to write a letter to NDDOT outlining the Board?s preference of alternative B and stating the reasons. The Hampstead Bypass Project was discussed. The Board is interested in connection of A and H. The Chairman will write a letter to indicate this. In both cases, the Board is offering preferences at this time, pending feasibility study outcomes. 23 {This page intentionally left blank} 24 25 {This page intentionally left blank} 26 27 28 29 {This page intentionally left blank} 30 31 32 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Regular Item #: 9Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Legal Presenter: Holt Moore, Assistant County Attorney Contact: Holt Moore, Assistant County Attorney SUBJECT: First Reading Solid Waste Franchise Application by Superior Waste Services, Inc. BRIEF SUMMARY: Superior Waste Services, Inc., a new solid waste hauling company, has applied for the required County solid waste franchise. The information required by the County Code has been provided to the Legal Department. A second reading will be required per the State statute regarding franchises. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Consider franchise and grant or deny the franchise. If franchise is granted a second reading is required. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: Explanatory memorandum; Copy of County Code requirements; Application materials; Proposed franchise. REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Consider franchise. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0 on first reading. The second reading will be held on March 8, 2004. 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Regular Item #: 10Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Engineering Presenter: Greg Thompson Contact: Greg Thompson/Dave Weaver SUBJECT: Engineering Department and Water and Sewer District Organizational Changes BRIEF SUMMARY: In recognition of the continued growth of the community and utility infrastructure, the increased demands on the Engineering Department, the high cost of outside professional services and a stated desire of the County to operate more efficiently, an adjustment of the organizational structure of the Engineering Department is desired. The new structure involves the introduction of new positions for a Deputy County Engineer, Senior Project Manager, and an Engineering Technician. This adjustment would involved modification of two (2) existing positions and the creation of one (1) additional position. The organizational modification presented can be accommodated within the current salary structure if the position of Construction Project Coordinator remains unfilled at this time. The net result is a savings in departmental operating expenses and contracted services. More specific information has been included in the attached narrative. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Because of the need to separate actions between the Board of County Commissioners and the Water and Sewer District, staff requests that the County Commissioners authorize the creation of the Senior Project Manager position. The other two positions will be addressed in the first item of the Water and Sewer Board. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: New Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: gineering en REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 47 In recognition of the continued growth of the community and utility infrastructure, and to meet the increased demands on the Engineering Department more efficiently, three position adjustments need to be made. 1) The existing Engineering Manager position, which is presently filled, should be changed to that of Deputy County Engineer. The position would continue to report directly to the County Engineer but would now be clearly responsible for the operation of the Engineering Department in the absence of the County Engineer. The position will allow for an increased focus on in house design and management of water and sewer projects. Responsibilities will include the management of water and sewer maintenance operations, design and management of all aspects of water and sewer projects that would be performed in house, and the management of professional/technical engineering staff. Performing professional design, permitting, and construction management services in house will result in a savings in water and sewer project costs and increase the department?s level of service to the community. The new position would result in a salary classification upgrade of MG 09 to MG 11. 2) An Engineering Manager position previously occupied is now vacant due to the promotion of Greg Thompson to County Engineer. There is an opportunity to increase efficiency and reduce staff cost through classification adjustment and modification of the existing Capital Project Management structure. The vacant position of Engineering Manager will be changed to Senior Project Manager and the classification adjusted from an MG 09 to a MG 05. This position would not require a Professional Engineers license and would report directly to the County Engineer. This position would be responsible for the management of all capital projects for the County. When necessary, the Senior Project Manager would provide construction management services for water and sewer projects. It should be noted that there appears to be a near-term lull in non-water and sewer capital projects, but continued high activity in water and sewer projects. 3) The increased emphasis on performing professional services in house will require the skills of an appropriately experienced CAD operator. This individual would report to the County Engineer and would be responsible for assisting in the design and permitting of water and sewer projects by performing computer aided drafting (CAD), assisting the professional engineering staff with design work, and by providing specialized inspection when necessary. The classification for this position is PT 03. The Position of Construction Projects Coordinator will remain as defined and would report to the Senior Project Manager. 48 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. 11:05 a.m. 1. Consideration of Engineering Department Organizational Changes 51 11:10 a.m. 2. Non-Agenda Items (limit 3 minutes) 11:20 a.m. 3. Approval of Minutes 53 11:25 a.m. 4. Consideration of Space Rental on Water and Sewer District Water Tank at 55 Veterans Park 11:30 a.m. Recess 1:00 p.m. 5. 83 Reconvene Consideration of Request for Release of Development Fees for Rucker Johns 1:10 p.m. 6. Consideration of Acceptance of Public Dedication for Water and Sewer 87 Purposes 49 {This page intentionally left blank} 50 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Water & Sewer Item #: 1Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Engineering Presenter: Greg Thompson Contact: Greg Thompson/Dave Weaver SUBJECT: Engineering Department Organizational Changes BRIEF SUMMARY: In recognition of the continued growth of the community and utility infrastructure, the increased demands on the Engineering Department, the high cost of outside professional services and a stated desire of the County to operate more efficiently, an adjustment of the organizational structure of the Engineering Department is desired. The new structure involves the introduction of new positions for a Deputy County Engineer, Senior Project Manager, and an Engineering Technician. This adjustment would involve modification of two (2) existing positions and the creation of one (1) additional position. The organizational modification presented can be accommodated within the current salary structure if the position of Construction Project Coordinator remains unfilled at this time. The net result is a savings in departmental operating expenses and contracted services. More specific information has been included in the attached narrative. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Because of the need to separate actions between the Board of County Commissioners and the Water and Sewer District, staff requests that the Water and Sewer District authorize the creation of the Deputy County Engineer and Engineering Technician Positions. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: New Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: gineering en REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 51 In recognition of the continued growth of the community and utility infrastructure, and to meet the increased demands on the Engineering Department more efficiently, three position adjustments need to be made. 1) The existing Engineering Manager position, which is presently filled, should be changed to that of Deputy County Engineer. The position would continue to report directly to the County Engineer but would now be clearly responsible for the operation of the Engineering Department in the absence of the County Engineer. The position will allow for an increased focus on in house design and management of water and sewer projects. Responsibilities will include the management of water and sewer maintenance operations, design and management of all aspects of water and sewer projects that would be performed in house, and the management of professional/technical engineering staff. Performing professional design, permitting, and construction management services in house will result in a savings in water and sewer project costs and increase the department?s level of service to the community. The new position would result in a salary classification upgrade of MG 09 to MG 11. 2) An Engineering Manager position previously occupied is now vacant due to the promotion of Greg Thompson to County Engineer. There is an opportunity to increase efficiency and reduce staff cost through classification adjustment and modification of the existing Capital Project Management structure. The vacant position of Engineering Manager will be changed to Senior Project Manager and the classification adjusted from an MG 09 to a MG 05. This position would not require a Professional Engineers license and would report directly to the County Engineer. This position would be responsible for the management of all capital projects for the County. When necessary, the Senior Project Manager would provide construction management services for water and sewer projects. It should be noted that there appears to be a near-term lull in non-water and sewer capital projects, but continued high activity in water and sewer projects. 3) The increased emphasis on performing professional services in house will require the skills of an appropriately experienced CAD operator. This individual would report to the County Engineer and would be responsible for assisting in the design and permitting of water and sewer projects by performing computer aided drafting (CAD), assisting the professional engineering staff with design work, and by providing specialized inspection when necessary. The classification for this position is PT 03. The Position of Construction Projects Coordinator will remain as defined and would report to the Senior Project Manager. 52 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Water & Sewer Item #: 3Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Governing Body Presenter: Lucie F. Harrell Contact: Lucie F. Harrell Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Water and Sewer Agenda - Approval of Minutes BRIEF SUMMARY: Approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on January 20, 2004. 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. 53 {This page intentionally left blank} 54 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Water & Sewer Item #: 4Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Legal Presenter: Kemp P. Burpeau, Deputy County Attorney Contact: Kemp P. Burpeau, Deputy County Attorney SUBJECT: Space Rental on Water and Sewer District Water Tank at Veterans Park BRIEF SUMMARY: Cingular Wireless proposes leasing tower space for cellular phone purposes for an initial five (5) year period, at an annual rental of Twenty-One Thousand Six Hundred ($21,600) Dollars. The lease permits four (4) conservative renewals with rental adjustments to reflect inflation. At the conclusion of the lease Cingular is to conduct any necessary site restoration. One (1) concrete pad may be placed on the site by Cingular. County staff has required utility service to the site be placed underground, and fencing be approved by staff for appearance and location. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Consider lease and grant or deny the lease. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: Draft Lease REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: Approve FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0, with two changes to draft lease proposed by Legal. 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Water & Sewer Item #: 5Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Water & Sewer District Presenter: Wyatt E. Blanchard Contact: Wyatt E. Blanchard SUBJECT: Request for Release of Development Fees for Rucker Johns BRIEF SUMMARY: The Monkey Junction area was provided sewer service in the early 1990's but was not scheduled until 2006. It was decided in the early 1990's to move ahead and provide the main interceptor serving the area to allow access to sewer earlier than planned. In order to move forward with the sewer project earlier than planned, a $1.50 per gallon development fee was approved. This $1.50 per gallon development fee is charged to new development. New development is defined as any development or unit which requires a building permit or mobile home permit within the district on or after July, 1987. (Section from ordinance attached) Attached is a letter from Mr. Christopher Johns, President of CP Plus, LLC and owner of a restaurant known as Rucker Johns located in Monkey Junction. The restaurant is being relocated to a new address and building. Based on the projected daily flow from the restaurant, the development fee is $12,000. Mr. Johns is asking that the $12,000 development fee be reimbursed. His reason is that he is not new development, but in accordance with the definition, this is new development. In addition, the restaurant is moving to a new location. Once a development or impact fee is paid at an address, it remains at the address. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Based on the Ordinance and policy, I recommend that the request be denied. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: letter, ordinance 83 REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Concur with County Engineer and recommend denial of the request. The ordinance is clear that the development fee is for a specific address and remains at the address. The business is moving to a new location. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Request denied 5-0. 84 85 86 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Water & Sewer Item #: 6Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Water & Sewer District Presenter: Wyatt E Blanchard Contact: Wyatt E Blanchard SUBJECT: Acceptance of Public Dedication for Water and Sewer Purposes Fox Run Farms Subdivision BRIEF SUMMARY: The County has received a request for sewer service for a small subdivision adjacent to Navaho Trail (see attached map). In order to provide the sewer service, it will be necessary to construct a sewer line through the open space for Fox Run Farms parallel to an existing power line easement. The County Attorney has determined that the District may accept designated open space offered for public acceptance, for the purpose of water and sewer construction. Attached is a proposed resolution which allows the District to accept open space in Fox Run Farms for water and sewer purposes. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Recommend the Board accept the open space area and authorize the Chairman to execute document of acceptance. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: Fox Run Farms Resolu Location Map REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 87 A RESOLUTION OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, G.S. Chapter 153 A, Article 15 authorizes counties to establish water and sewer systems, and G.S. Chapter 162A, Article 6 authorizes counties to establish a water and sewer district; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County has established the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District, which District has arranged for construction of a sewer system in the unincorporated County; and WHEREAS, the District desires to locate portions of the sewer system within dedicated subdivision easements and/or common areas in New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, various easements in New Hanover County have been dedicated to the public use by the recordation of a subdivision plat or other map; and WHEREAS, G.S. 153A-158 authorizes acquisition of a fee or lesser interest in real property by gift, grant or other lawful method; and WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District desires to accept the offer of dedication of certain common areas for the purpose of providing sewer and/or water services to County residents by and through the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: That New Hanover County Water and Sewer District hereby accepts for sewer and/or water utility the offer of dedication of those common areas as more fully described as that 5.025 acre open space as shown on a plat of Section 6, Fox Run Farms, recorded in Map Book 34, Page 396, New Hanover County Registry The New Hanover County Water and Sewer District does not accept said common areas for purposes of providing any drainage services or maintenance whatsoever. th ADOPTED, this the 16 day of February, 2004. NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT [SEAL] ______________________________ William A. Caster, Chairman ATTEST: ____________________ Clerk to the Board 88 89 90 CONSENT AGENDA NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page No. 1. Approval of Minutes 93 2. Appointment to the Port, Waterway, and Beach Commission 95 3. Appointment to the Tourism Development Authority 99 4. Appointment to the Tidal Creek Watershed Management Advisory Board 105 5. Approval of 2004-2005 Programmatic Goals 107 6. Approval of New Hanover County Schools Budget Amendment 119 7. Approval of Acceptance of NC Grant for Sedimentation and Erosion Control and 123 Related Budget Amendment 04-0151 8. Approval of $30,908 Additional Grant Funding for New Hanover County Health 131 Department Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and Related Budget Amendment 04-0146 9. Approval and Acceptance of Immunization State Grant Funding $2,259 for New 135 Refrigeration Equipment for New Hanover County Health Department Clinics and Related Budget Amendment 04-0145 10. Approval of Adjustments to New Hanover County Health Department Fee Policy 139 11. Approval of Reclassifications for Health Department 155 12. Approval of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) EZ Basic Equipment 161 Grant Application 13. Approval of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) EZ Planning Grant 163 Application 14. Approval of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Internet Infrastructure 165 Improvement Grant Application 15. Approval of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) EZ Library Marketing 167 Grant Application 16. Approval of Budget Adjustment for Airlie Gardens and Related Budget 169 Amendment 2004-34 17. Approval of Judicial Building Close Out and Related Budget 171 Amendments 2004-36 and 2004-37 18. Approval of Advertisement of Tax Liens on Real Property 175 91 19. Approval of New Hanover County and New Hanover County Fire District 177 Collection Reports 20. Approval of Release of Taxes Barred by G.S. 105-378 181 21. Approval of Release of Tax Value 183 Approval of Budget Amendments: 22.1 #04-0142 Federal Adoption Services, Social Services 185 22.2 #04-0147 Safe Summer Program, Sheriff?s Office 187 22.3 #04-0149 State CAMA Grant, Planning Department 189 22.4 #2004-32 Controlled Substance Tax, Sheriff?s Office 191 22.5 #2004-33 Federal Forfeited Property, Sheriff?s Office 193 92 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 1Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Governing Body Presenter: Lucie F. Harrell Contact: Lucie F. Harrell Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Consent Agenda - Approval of Minutes BRIEF SUMMARY: Approve the following sets of minutes: Budget Work Session, January 15, 2004 Regular Meeting, January 20, 2004 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. 93 {This page intentionally left blank} 94 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 2Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Governing Body Presenter: Lucie Harrell Contact: Lucie Harrell Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Appointment of Bruce Kirk to Serve on the Port, Waterway, and Beach Commission as the Representative from the Terminals and Industry BRIEF SUMMARY: Sidney Camden is unable to serve another term on the Port, Waterway, and Beach Commission, but he asked Mr. Kirk to apply as a representative from the Terminals and Industry Category. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Appoint Mr. Kirk to serve a three-year term on the Port, Waterway, and Beach Commission. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: Mr. Kirk's Application Committee Information Sheet ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 95 96 97 98 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 3Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Governing Body Presenter: Lucie Harrell Contact: Lucie Harrell Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Appointment of Ronnie W. Pernell to serve on the Tourism Development Authority as an Owner of a Kure Beach Hotel Representative BRIEF SUMMARY: Robert (Kip) Darling resigned from the TDA in November. After two months of advertising the vacancy, Ronnie W. Pernell has applied. He is the owner of the Moran Motel in Kure Beach. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Appoint Mr. Pernell to the unexpired term on the TDA. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: Mr. Pernell's Application TDA Committee Information ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 99 100 101 102 103 {This page intentionally left blank} 104 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 4Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Governing Body Presenter: William A. Caster Contact: Chris O'Keef, Senior Planner Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Appointment of Nick Garrett to the Tidal Creek Watershed Management Advisory Board BRIEF SUMMARY: The NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund replaced Chuck Wakild on their board. The Governor appointed Nick Garret to fill Mr. Wakild's spot. Mr. Wakild was the CWMTF's representative for this region and for the Tidal Creeks Watershed Management Advisory Board. The Tidal Creeks Watershed Management Advisory Board feels that it would benefit New Hanover County and the Tidal Creeks Program if Mr. Garrett filled Mr. Wakild's spot. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Appoint Nick Garrett 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. 105 {This page intentionally left blank} 106 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 5Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Budget Presenter: Cam Griffin Contact: Cam Griffin SUBJECT: 04-05 Programmatic Goals BRIEF SUMMARY: As recommended by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and the National Advisory on State and Local Budgeting, programmatic goals should be established to guide in the development of the budget. Attached are programmatic goals presented at the Budget Work Session on January 15. The Board originally adopted these goals on 02/17/03 for fiscal year 2003-2004; minor changes have been made to reflect the current status of projects or to incorporate programs. Upon adoption, the departments will be instructed to develop their own individual goals and performance measures based on the County's Programmatic Goals. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Recommend adoption of the FY 04-05 County Programmatic Goals. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: Programmatic Goals 20 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. 107 {This page intentionally left blank} 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 6Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Budget Presenter: Cam Griffin Contact: Cam Griffin SUBJECT: New Hanover County Schools Budget Amendment BRIEF SUMMARY: Following is a Capital Outlay Amendment that was approved by the Board of Education on January 13, 2004. Capital Outlay Budget Amendment #6 - Increase of $1,910,577 for school bus leases to be funded by the Department of Public Instruction over the next three years. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: No action is necessary. Amendment is presented for information purposes only. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: 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. 119 120 121 {This page intentionally left blank} 122 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 7Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Engineering Presenter: Wyatt Blanchard/Beth Easley Wetherill Contact: Beth Easley Wetherill SUBJECT: Acceptance of NC Grant for Sedimentation and Erosion Control BRIEF SUMMARY: The North Carolina Divisions of Coastal Management and Water Quality have awarded a grant of $17,400 to New Hanover County for a proposal for a nonpoint source pollution control project. The proposed project is intended to provide additional support for the enforcement of the New Hanover County Sedimentation and Erosion Control Program. The funding will be used to extend two existing temporary grant-funded positions, for educational training and to purchase supplies. The County must match with $19,950 of in-kind services. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Staff recommends that the Board accepts the grant funding from the NC Coastal Nonpoint Source Program and approve related budget amendment. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: No additional funding required. ATTACHMENTS: BA 04-0151. 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. 123 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Budget Amendment DEPARTMENT: Engineering BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 04-0151 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT NC Div of Coastal Mgmt $17,400 Temporary Salaries $12,672 Departmental Supplies $596 Employee Reimbursements $1,732 Training & Travel $1,000 Capital Outlay - Equipment $1,400 EXPLANATION: To budget for NC Division of Coastal Managment and Water Quality grant. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Funds will be used to extend temporary salaries, additional training and the purchase of supplies. APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 124 125 126 127 128 129 {This page intentionally left blank} 130 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 8Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Health Presenter: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager Contact: Cindy Hewett SUBJECT: $30,908 Additional Grant Funding for New Hanover County Health Department WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program to be Expended by May 31, 2004 BRIEF SUMMARY: The New Hanover County Health Department has received an additional $30,908 of WIC funding to be expended by May 31, 2004. These funds are to be used to support any of the four WIC activities (Client Services, Nutrition Education, General Administration and Breast-feeding). The additional temporary staff and contracted services will provide the additional capacity needed to allow us to catch up on the backlog of WIC appointments and to assist in the transition into the open clinic scheduling plan. This intensive three month "catch up period" would increase the current WIC caseload and reduce the existing 60 day wait for a WIC appointment slot for a child. A grant requirement is that some of the funds be used to encourage breast-feeding and training funds will be used to send staff to NC Lactation Educator Training. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: To approve and accept additional WIC funding in the amount of $30,908 and to approve the associated budget amendment. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: Funding from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Women's and Children's Health Section, State Nutrition Services Branch. ATTACHMENTS: Funding Authorization, Letter from State Nutrition Services Branch and Budget Amendment. 04-0146.d 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. 131 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Budget Amendment DEPARTMENT: Health/Women, Infants and Children (WIC) 5141 BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 04-0146 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT WIC Health Grant $30,908 Temporary Salary $24,195 Contracted Services $5,040 Training and Travel $1,673 EXPLANATION: To budget additional funding from the State WIC Program. Funds are to be used to support any of the four WIC activities (Client Services, Nutrition Education, General Administration and Breastfeeding). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: These funds are to be expended by May 31, 2004. APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 132 133 134 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 9Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Health Presenter: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager Contact: Cindy Hewett SUBJECT: Approval and Acceptance of Immunization State Grant Funding $2,259 for New Refrigeration Equipment for New Hanover County Health Department Clinics BRIEF SUMMARY: The New Hanover County Health Department will receive an additional $2,259 in Aid-To-County Funding to be used to purchase new refrigeration equipment for vaccine storage and handling. These funds must be expended by May 31, 2004. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: To approve and accept the additional Aid-To-County State funding in the amount of $2,259 to be used for new refrigeration equipment for vaccine storage and handling. Also, to approve associated budget amendment. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Immunization Branch. ATTACHMENTS: Supporting documentation and budget amendment. 04-0145.d 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. 135 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Budget Amendment DEPARTMENT: Health/Epidemiology (5151) BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 04-0145 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Immunization Plan-St. Grant $2,259 Capital Outlay - Equipment $2,259 EXPLANATION: To budget additional $2,259 in aid to be used to purchase new refrigeration equipment for vaccine storage and handling. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: These funds must be expended by May 31, 2004. APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 136 137 {This page intentionally left blank} 138 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 10Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Health Presenter: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager Contact: Cindy Hewett SUBJECT: Adjustments to New Hanover County Health Department Fee Policy BRIEF SUMMARY: The New Hanover County Health Department is requesting approval to adjust the General Guidelines Section of the New Hanover County Health Department Fee Policy. The Health Department is requesting to: (1) delete all references to the Jail Medical Health Program and (2) to implement the changes (identified in the attachment below) as they relate to services provided within our Personal Health Services Division. Please note that changes/additions are shown in bold print. Also, for comparison, attached is a copy of the existing General Guidelines Section of the New Hanover County Health Department Fee Policy. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: To approve changes to the New Hanover County Health Department Fee Policy as submitted. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: NHCHD Fee PolicyRevisions f Current NHCHD Fee P 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. 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 11Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Health Presenter: David Rice, Health Director Contact: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager SUBJECT: Reclassifications for Health Department BRIEF SUMMARY: The New Hanover County Health Department is requesting approval to reclassify five positions. These changes are made necessary by recent changes to the New Hanover County Health Department organizational structure. The New Hanover County Board of Health approved these reclassifications on January 7, 2004. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: To approve reclassifications as submitted. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Position(s) Modification Or Change Number of Positions: Explanation: Attached please find a memorandum from Human Resources regarding their review of five (5) positions for reclassification. The New Hanover County Board of Health approved the reclassifications on January 7, 2004 and forwards their recommendation for approval to the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. The total cost of the reclassifications is $22,355 per year. The effective date of the reclassifications is requested to be January 20, 2004. Incumbent From To Nancy Nail Public Health Division Nutrition Services Supervisor ? Manager ? MG07 PT09 Janet McCumbee Public Health Division Personal Health Services Manager ? MG07 Manager ? MG09 Jean McNeil Public Health Division Animal Control Services Manager Manager ? MG07 ? MG07 Dianne Harvell Public Health Division Environmental Health Services Manager ? MG07 Manager ? MG07 Elisabeth Senior Health Educator ? Health Education Supervisor ? Constandy PT04 PT07 ATTACHMENTS: OrganizationalReclassification Request-reclasses-div mgrs 12 155 REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: Approve COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 156 157 158 159 160 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 12Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Library Presenter: David Paynter Contact: David Paynter SUBJECT: Approval of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) EZ Basic Equipment Grant Application BRIEF SUMMARY: The Basic Equipment grant would allow the Library to replace 27 old PC's, which are used to access the Library's on-line catalog. A $7,702 local match is required on this project, which would come from the existing Library's operating budget. The grant application is available for review in the County Manager's office. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Request approval of application and related budget amendment if grant is awarded. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: Library Service and Technology Act funds administered by the State Library. LSTA Grant $25,000 Local Match $7,702 Total $32,702 ATTACHMENTS: 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. 161 {This page intentionally left blank} 162 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 13Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Library Presenter: David Paynter Contact: David Paynter SUBJECT: Approval of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) EZ Planning Grant Application BRIEF SUMMARY: The Library proposes to hire a consultant to assist in the development of a long-range strategic plan. The plan will address library services for the next five to seven years based on significant public input as well as identify cost of any recommended proposed services. The grant is in the amount of $15,000 and no match is required. The grant application is available for review in the County Manager's office. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Request approval of application and related budget amendments if grant is awarded. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: Library Service and Technology Act funds administered by the NC State Library. ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 163 {This page intentionally left blank} 164 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 14Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Library Presenter: David Paynter Contact: David Paynter SUBJECT: Approval of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Internet Infrastructure Improvement Grant Application BRIEF SUMMARY: A mobile wireless computer lab is proposed for the Myrtle Grove Library for use in instructing staff and the public on electronic resources on the Internet. A $5,570 local match is required for the project, which will come from the Library's existing operating budget. The grant application is available for review in the County Manager's office. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Request approval of application and related budget amendment if grant is awarded. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: Library Service and Technology Act funds administered by the NC State Library. LSTA $22,314 Local $ 5,578 Total: $27,892 ATTACHMENTS: 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. 165 {This page intentionally left blank} 166 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 15Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Library Presenter: David Paynter Contact: David Paynter SUBJECT: Approval of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) EZ Library Marketing Grant Application BRIEF SUMMARY: New Hanover County Public Library is applying for an EZ Library Services and Technology Marketing grant, which would be used to provide increased training for library staff in customer services, library resources, and technology. The grant requires a 10% match, which will come from the Library's existing operating budget. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Request approval of application and related budget amendment if grant is awarded FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: Library Service and Technology Act grant LSTA $47,787 Local $ 5,626 Total: $53,413 ATTACHMENTS: 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. 167 {This page intentionally left blank} 168 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 16Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Finance Presenter: Bruce Shell & Max Maxwell Contact: Bruce Shell SUBJECT: Budget Adjustment For Airlie Gardens BRIEF SUMMARY: New Hanover County purchased Airlie Gardens on January 15, 1999. The County utilized $2 million in funding from the Clean Water Management Trust for the purchase and development of the gardens. The County funded the remaining budget of approximately $10.2 million from Certificates of Participation. As this phase of the project comes to a close, a budget amendment is necessary to complete the project. The attached budget amendment adjusts previous budget estimates to actual results. The net result is a reduction of $35,659 in the Airlie Capital Project. The project, which includes construction of water and sewer services and the Garden Services Center, should be completed in the first quarter of next year. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve budget amendment. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: ba2004-34.d 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. 169 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Budget Amendment DEPARTMENT: Airlie Capital Project BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 2004-34 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Interest on Investments $84,123 Installment Loan Proceeds $369,782 Transfer in from Tidal Creeks $250,000 Capital Project Expense $35,659 EXPLANATION: To budget interest earned on the project; to budget transfer in from Tidal Creeks project for Citizens' Education performed by Airlie staff; to adjust COPS budget to actual amount of proceeds. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 170 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 17Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Finance Presenter: Bruce Shell & Max Maxwell Contact: Bruce Shell SUBJECT: Judicial Building Close Out BRIEF SUMMARY: The Cobb Judicial Building is in operation and essentially complete. Due to normal delays in construction, an additional $75,000 is needed to close out the project. A budget amendment is attached to appropriate fund balance from the general fund and to adjust budget estimates to actual results. The final phase of the Library capital project will be completed in the coming months. The final component of the project is to install a fire sprinkler system in the Library basement at a projected cost of $95,000. A separate budget amendment transfers these funds to a new project so that the older projects may be closed out. The older project will return approximately $76,000 to the general fund. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve budget amendments FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: dba2004.37.d ba2004-36. 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. 171 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Budget Amendment DEPARTMENT: Judicial Bldg./Non-Dept./Commissioners BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 2004-36 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Judicial Bldg. Capital Project Installment Loan Proceeds $383,000 Sales Tax Refund $95,800 Interest on Investments $285,139 Transfer in from Gen. Fund $75,000 Capital Project Expense $72,939 Transfers to Capital Projects Transfer to Capital Projects $75,000 General Fund/Fund Balance Appropriate Fund Balance $75,000 EXPLANATION: To adjust Judicial Bldg. budget to actual amount of revenues; to budget transfer from General Fund to complete the project. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 172 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Budget Amendment DEPARTMENT: Library Renovation/EOC-911-Golds-Tower-CAB-Jbldg-Library Basement BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 2004-37 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Library Renovations Capital Project Expense $95,000 Transfer to Capital Projects $95,000 EOC/911/CAB/Golds/Jbldg/Lib. Basement Transfer in from Library project $95,000 Capital Project Expense $95,000 EXPLANATION: To establish budget for installing a fire sprinkler system in the Library Basement. Funds are being transferred from the older Library project to a new project, so the older project can be closed. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 173 {This page intentionally left blank} 174 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 18Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: TAX Presenter: None Required Contact: Patricia Raynor Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Advertisement of Tax Liens on Real Property BRIEF SUMMARY: See Attachment RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve advertisement of tax liens to be published in the Wilmington Morning Star on March 31, 2004 for all delinquent 2003 real estate accounts not paid by 5:00 pm on March 22, 2004 FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: pd REALADV.w ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 175 176 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 19Estimated 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 January 31, 2004. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Request approval of these reports FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: 2 attachments will follow ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 177 178 179 {This page intentionally left blank} 180 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 20Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: TAX Presenter: None Required Contact: Patricia Raynor Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Release of Taxes Barred by G.S. 105-378 BRIEF SUMMARY: See attachment RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Release charges for 1993 FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: reltenyr. ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 181 182 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Consent Item #: 21Estimated 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 taxpayers be granted the Senior Citizen/Disability Exclusion: (applications and letters explaining late filing available upon request) Crawford, Elizabeth $34,749 Logan,Catherine 20,000 RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Request approval of these releases. 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. 183 {This page intentionally left blank} 184 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Budget Amendment Consent Item #: 22.1Estimated Time:Page Number: DEPARTMENT: Social Services BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 04-0142 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Federal Adoption Incentives $29,736 Federal Adoption Services $29,736 EXPLANATION: To budget additional federal dollars awarded to New Hanover County as a result of the County's successful adoption efforts. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The federal dollars must be spent to further the County's adoption efforts. APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 185 {This page intentionally left blank} 186 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Budget Amendment Consent Item #: 22.2Estimated Time:Page Number: DEPARTMENT: Sheriff/Administration BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 04-0147 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Other $1,650 Safe Summer Program $1,650 EXPLANATION: To budget contributions for the Safe Summer Program. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Safe Summer Camp is a week-long camp that takes place during the summer and is open to all fifth graders in New Hanover County Schools that have graduated from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program during the school year. The School Resource Officers and volunteers provide staff for the camp. APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 187 {This page intentionally left blank} 188 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Budget Amendment Consent Item #: 22.3Estimated Time:Page Number: DEPARTMENT: Planning/State CAMA Grant BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 04-0149 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT State CAMA Grant $30,000 Contracted Services $16,000 Postage Expense $500 Departmental Supplies $2,500 Printing Charges $3,500 Temporary Salaries $7,500 EXPLANATION: To budget State CAMA (Coastal Area Management Act) funds to assist in funding of required land use plan update. Grant application was approved by the Commissioners on 04/21/2003. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 189 {This page intentionally left blank} 190 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Budget Amendment Consent Item #: 22.4Estimated Time:Page Number: DEPARTMENT: Sheriff/Controlled Substance Tax BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 2004-32 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Controlled Substance Tax $8,479 Capital Project Expense $8,479 EXPLANATION: To budget additional revenue received January 21, 2004. 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. 191 {This page intentionally left blank} 192 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 02/16/04 Budget Amendment Consent Item #: 22.5Estimated Time:Page Number: DEPARTMENT: Sheriff/Federal Forfeited Property (8000) BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 2004-33 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT Federally Forfeited Property $9,394 Capital Project Expense $9,394 EXPLANATION: To budget increased revenue received on January 13, 2004. 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. 193