Agenda 2004 09-07
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 · JULIA BOSEMAN, VICE-CHAIRMAN
WILLIAM A. CASTER, COMMISSIONER · TED DAVIS, JR., COMMISSIONER · NANCY PRITCHETT, COMMISSIONER
··
ALLEN O?NEAL, COUNTY MANAGER WANDA COPLEY, COUNTY ATTORNEY SHEILA SCHULT, CLERK TO THE BOARD
September 7, 2004 5:30 p.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER (Chairman Robert G. Greer)
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVALOF CONSENT AGENDA
ESTIMATED ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page
TIMES No.
5:35 p.m. 1. Consideration of Proclamation to Declare September 17-23, 2004 57
Constitution
Week
61
5:40 p.m. 2. Consideration of Proclamation to Declare September
Child Support Awareness
Month
5:45 p.m. 3. 63
Consideration of Proclamation to Declare September, 2004
Library Card Sign
Up Month
67
5:50 p.m. 4. Consideration of Proclamation Observing , September 14,
POW/MIA Day
Sponsored by American Legion Post #10
5:55 p.m. 5. 69
Public Hearing
A public hearing must be held for discussion of the use of funds from the Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) for Fiscal Year 2004. Approval of
the associated budget amendment #05-0032 is also requested.
6:00 p.m. 6.1 73
Public Hearing
Special Use Permit: Request by Brian and Pamela Donnalley to consider a
Special Use Permit to operate an Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Establishment in
an R-20 Residential Zoning District located at 7325 Darden Road on the west
side of Middle Sound Loop Road and Wendover Lane (S-521, 07/04)
6:30 p.m. 6.2 79
Public Hearing
Rezoning: Request by Denise Lee to rezone approximately 1.47 acres of
property located at 8263 Market Street behind the Porters Neck Shopping
Center from B-1 Neighborhood Business to B-2 Highway Business (Z-780,
08/04)
6:50 p.m. 6.3 83
Public Hearing
Rezoning: Request by Design Solutions for Arnold Henegar to rezone
approximately 1.12 acres of property located at 6813 Gordon Road from R-15
Residential to B-2 Highway Business (Z-782, 08/04)
7:10 p.m. 6.4 87
Public Hearing
Rezoning: Request by Design Solutions for Haywood Watters to rezone
approximately 7.78 acres of property located at 5807 Murrayville Road on the
north side between North College Road and I-40, from R-15 Residential to R-
10 Residential (Z-784, 08/04)
7:30 p.m.
Break
7:40 p.m. 7.1 Consideration of:91
(1) Request of $6,795,834 County funding from the Board of Education and
(2) approval of budgeting of $6 million in New Hanover County Schools
Current Expense Fund Balance and transferring the funds to the Capital Outlay
fund for construction of new elementary school at Veteran?s Park and
renovation and expansion of the Ogden Elementary School
113
7:55 p.m. 7.2 Consideration of approval of New Hanover Board of Education budget
amendment appropriating Board of Education Fund Balance for design services
and miscellaneous contracts for Anderson Elementary
8:05 p.m. 8. Consideration of Legislative Goals117
8:15 p.m. 9. Meeting of the Water and Sewer District129
8:50 p.m. 10. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes)
9:00 p.m. 11. Additional Items:
County Commissioners
Clerk to the Board
County Attorney
County Manager
9:15 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.
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.
8:15 p.m. 1. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes)
8:25 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes131
8:30 p.m. 3. Consideration of Well Construction and Testing133
8:40 p.m. 4. Consideration of Approval to Create a Water Development Task Force137
3
CONSENT AGENDA
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page
No.
1. Approval of Minutes7
9
2. Approval of Letter of Support for the Corps of Engineers to Continue to Monitor
Locks and Dams on the Cape Fear River
3. Approval of Education Coordinator Position for the Juvenile Day Treatment 13
Center (JDTC) and Related Budget Amendment 05-0034
4. Approval of Grant Application for $20,000 by the Health Department for Eat 15
Smart Move More North Carolina Community Grants Program
5. Approval of Grant Request by the Health Department for $25,000 Continuation 25
Funding for the Risk Watch Program
6. Approval to Accept $2,500 Additional Funds by the Health Department for the 35
Risk Watch Program and Related Budget Amendment 05-0036
7. Approval to Rollover Unexpended Bioterrorism Funds from FY03-04 to FY04-05 39
and Related Budget Amendment 05-0037
8. Approval to Accept $8,333 Additional Aid-to-County Funds by the Health 41
Department and Related Budget Amendment 05-0038
9. Approval of a Resolution Promoting Health Department Accreditation in North 45
Carolina
Approval of Budget Amendments:
10.1 05-0026 Airlie Gardens47
49
10.2 05-0027 Social Services
51
10.3 05-0028 Various
10.4 05-0035 County Commissioners/Emergency Management53
4
CONSENT AGENDA
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page
No.
1. Approval of Minutes 7
2. Approval of Letter of Support for the Corps of Engineers to Continue to Monitor 9
Locks and Dams on the Cape Fear River
3. Approval of Education Coordinator Position for the Juvenile Day Treatment 13
Center (JDTC) and Related Budget Amendment 05-0034
4. Approval of Grant Application for $20,000 by the Health Department for Eat 15
Smart Move More North Carolina Community Grants Program
5. Approval of Grant Request by the Health Department for $25,000 Continuation 25
Funding for the Risk Watch Program
6. Approval to Accept $2,500 Additional Funds by the Health Department for the 35
Risk Watch Program and Related Budget Amendment 05-0036
7. Approval to Rollover Unexpended Bioterrorism Funds from FY03-04 to FY04-05 39
and Related Budget Amendment 05-0037
8. Approval to Accept $8,333 Additional Aid-to-County Funds by the Health 41
Department and Related Budget Amendment 05-0038
9. Approval of a Resolution Promoting Health Department Accreditation in North 45
Carolina
Approval of Budget Amendments:
10.1 05-0026 Airlie Gardens 47
10.2 05-0027 Social Services 49
10.3 05-0028 Various 51
10.4 05-0035 County Commissioners/Emergency Management 53
5
{This page intentionally left blank}
6
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Consent Item #: 1Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Governing Body Presenter: Sheila Schult
Contact: Sheila Schult
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Consent Agenda - Approval of Minutes
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Approve minutes from the following meetings:
Regular Meeting - August 16, 2004
Emergency Meeting - August 13 and 14, 2004
Closed Session Meeting - August 16, 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:
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
7
{This page intentionally left blank}
8
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Consent Item #: 2Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: County Manager Presenter:
Contact: Dave Weaver
SUBJECT:
Approval of Letter of Support for the Corps of Engineers to Continue to Operate Locks and
Dams on the Cape Fear River
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The attached letter from Lewis Tatum, Chairman of the Bladen County Board of Commissioners, requests New Hanover
County Commissioners to support the Corps of Engineers' continued operations and maintenance of the locks and dams
on the Cape Fear River. Also attached is a letter from Bladen County to Rep. McIntyre requesting this support.
According to the Corps, operations and maintenance costs average in excess of $600,000 annually Also, in fiscal year
2005, short term repairs to the locks in the amount of $550,000 need to be accomplished in order to make them operational
for navigation and the passage of diadromous fish. The Corps has suggested that a study should be performed that would
provide a comprehensive look at the benefits and need for the navigation project. The proposed feasibility study will
examine if these locks and dams are serving their authorized purpose of commercial navigation and if modifying the
purpose, structure, or operation of these locks and dams is economically justified. All alternatives will be assessed for
impacts on water supply, fish passage, wetlands and associated wildlife, threatened and endangered species, cultural
resources, and commercial and recreational navigation.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board request staff to prepare a letter of support to our Congressional delegation for continued
federal operations and maintenance of Cape Fear locks and dams and for support of the proposed study, for Chairman
Greer's signature.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Staff was directed to prepare a letter of support to our Congressional delegation to continue funding support and to support
the proposed study. Approved 5-0.
9
10
11
{This page intentionally left blank}
12
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Consent Item #: 3Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: County Manager Presenter: John Ranalli
Contact: Patricia A. Melvin
SUBJECT:
Approval of Education Coordinator Position for the Juvenile Day Treatment Center (JDTC)
BRIEF SUMMARY:
JDTC receives funding from and provides services to New Hanover County Schools (NHCS). They require that services
provided are compliant with federal guidelines for "No Child Left Behind." In order to comply, JDTC has to ensure that
teacher certifications for the middle and high school level of the programs and special education requirements are met.
NHCS have provided funds to hire an Education Coordinator who will perform administrative and professional work in
coordinating the Center's education program and coordinate with the schools to ensure compatibility of the program with
school standards. This person will also create and maintain required administrative records, including individual education
plans, and supervise teaching personnel. The cost of this position is $47,972.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve additional school funded position and related budget amendment.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: New Position(s) Number of Positions: 1
Explanation: The position is covered through an additional allocation the Day Treatment Center receives from NHCS and
salary generated by position vacancies. The total cost of the position for FY 04-05 will be $47,972. If the school system
discontinues funding the position then the position will be eliminated.
ATTACHMENTS:
05-0034.d
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: Approve
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
13
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Budget Amendment
Consent Item #:Estimated Time:Page Number:
DEPARTMENT: Juvenile Services
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 05-0034
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Juvenile Day Reporting Center/ New $31,800
Hanover County Schools:
Salaries and Wages $15,800
Contracted Services $1,805
M&R - Buildings and Grounds $2,000
Printing Charges $1,000
Departmental Supplies $5,000
Books and Periodicals $3,500
Training and Travel $1,000
M&R - Auto & Trucks $1,695
EXPLANATION: To budget increase in contribution from New Hanover County Schools.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
14
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Consent Item #: 4Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Health Presenter: Elisabeth Constandy, Health Education Supervisor
Contact: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager
SUBJECT:
Grant Application for $20,000 for Eat Smart Move More North Carolina Community Grants
Program
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The New Hanover County Health Department (NHCHD) requests approval to apply for a $20,000 grant to the Eat Smart
Move More North Carolina Community Grants Program. Eat Smart Move More (ESMM) is a state health initiative to
promote physical activity and healthy nutrition, in accordance with following Healthy Carolinians 2010 goals to reduce
chronic disease. NHCHD, UNC-W and New Hanover County Schools (NHCS) Office of Nutrition will request funds for a
Health Education Practicum class to provide health education student interns to NHCS Summer Food Service Program and
YMCA activity sites. These interns will provide education on health, nutrition, physical activity and injury prevention. They
will also teach the children about individual and group opportunities to be physically active. Currently there are
approximately 750 children enrolled in the summer program, and all qualify for free or reduced lunch. Statistics show that
children in lower income families are at greater risk for obesity and inactivity, and therefore at a higher risk for chronic
disease later in life. Funds are requested to purchase program supplies and educational materials. The program will
become self-sustaining after one year, as student tuition fees will cover associated expenses. NHCHD Health Educators, in
partnership with other agencies, will train and monitor the UNC-W student interns for the first year.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
To approve and accept the grant application for $20,000 and associated budget amendment, if funding is awarded.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
Supporting documentation.
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval with the stipulation that upon the termination of grant funding the County will not supply funds to
maintain the activities of the program. It must become self-sustaining in order to continue operation.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
{This page intentionally left blank}
24
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Consent Item #: 5Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Health Presenter: Geoff Zuckerman, Injury Prevention Health Educator
Contact: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager
SUBJECT:
Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), NC Department of Insurance (NCDOI) Grant Request
for $25,000 Continuation Funding for the Risk Watch Program (New Hanover County Health
Department)
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The New Hanover County Health Department requests grant money from the OSFM-NCDOI for continuation and expansion
funding for the Risk Watch Program for life and fire safety training. The funding would allow us to expand the program into
at least three more schools in NHC for the 2004-2005 school year. The amount requested is $25,000.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
To approve the grant application of $25,000 and the associated budget amendment if awarded.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: The funds will be used to purchase Risk Watch Curriculum and supportive materials. Funds will be used as
follows:
Teacher Workbooks $11,369.30
Student Workbooks $ 5,213.60
Scantron Sheets 825E $ 444.00
Shipping and Postage $ 579.60
Pamphlets $ 1,000.00
Totes $ 693.00
Flashlights $ 140.00
Batteries (AA) $ 70.00
Bike Helmet $ 770.00
Phone $ 700.00
PFD $ 595.00
Smoke Alarm $ 667.80
Slip Guard Material $ 73.40
Outlet Covers $ 10.00
Teacher Training Supplies $ 400.00
Teacher Gifts / Incentives $ 2,100.00
Eddie Eagle Instructor Guide $ 35.00
Eddie Eagle Video $ 139.30
Grant Total $25,000.00
No local match required.
ATTACHMENTS:
25
Supporting documentation.
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.
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Consent Item #: 6Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Health Presenter: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager
Contact: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager
SUBJECT:
Additional Funds Received from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, NC Department of
Insurance; $2,500
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The New Hanover County Health Department has been awarded $2,500 additional funding from the Office of the State Fire
Marshal, NC Department of Insurance for use in the existing Risk Watch Program which is in four local elementary schools.
Monies are used to provide Life and Fire Safety Education through purchasing workbooks for teachers and students.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
To accept and approve the additional $2,500 funds received and the associated budget amendment for use in the existing
Risk Watch Program.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: The New Hanover County Health Department has been awarded $2,500 additional funding from the Office of
the State Fire Marshal, NC Department of Insurance for use in the existing Risk Watch Program. These funds were
unsolicited by the Health Department. No local match is required.
ATTACHMENTS:
05-0036.d
Supporting documentation - Budget Amendment
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.
35
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Budget Amendment
DEPARTMENT: Health
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 05-0036
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Safe Communities:
Safe Kids Coalition $2,500
Departmental Supplies $2,500
EXPLANATION: To budget additional funds received from the Office of the State Fire Marshal-NC Department of
Insurance for FY 05 to be used to support existing Risk Watch Program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
36
37
{This page intentionally left blank}
38
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Consent Item #: 7Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Health Presenter: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager
Contact: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager
SUBJECT:
Rollover of Unexpended Bioterrorism Funds from FY03-04 to FY04-05
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The New Hanover County Health Department requests approval to rollover unexpended state grant bioterrorism funding
from FY03-04 to FY04-05. These funds are used to support local bioterrorism efforts as coordinated by the health
department. Included in these funds are the salary/fringe for the health planner for the first quarter of fiscal year 04-05, as
well as other operating and capital funds to support these efforts.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
To approve rollover of unexpended state grant bioterrorism funds from FY03-04 to FY04-05.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: The New Hanover County Health Department requests approval to rollover unexpended state grant
bioterrorism funds from FY03-04 to FY04-05.
ATTACHMENTS:
05-0037.d
Budget Amendment
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.
39
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Budget Amendment
DEPARTMENT: Health
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 05-0037
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Administration:
Bioterrorism Preparedness $3,087
Bioterrorism Smallpox $40,442
Salaries and Wages $15,200
Contracted Services $5,337
Printing Charges $1,680
Departmental Supplies $9,800
Training and Travel $6,400
Capital Outlay - Equipment $5,112
EXPLANATION: Rollover of FY 03-04 unexpended bioterrorism state grant funds to FY 04-05.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
40
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Consent Item #: 8Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Health Presenter: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager
Contact: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager
SUBJECT:
Additional Aid-to-County Funding Received for New Hanover County Health Department for
FY05; $8,333
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The New Hanover County Health Department has been awarded $8,333 additional Aid-to-County funding from the N.C.
Division of Public Health to be used to support quality assurance activities within the health department. These funds can
be used to support such items as the quality improvement structure and process, develop and ensure compliance with the
agency's quality improvement plan, develop critical incident reporting and management plans and to assist with the
accreditation process.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
To accept and approve the $8,333 additional Aid-to-County state grant funding for FY05 and the associated budget
amendment.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: The NC Division of Public Health, Administrative, Local and Community Support Section, Local Technical
Assistance and Training Branch has awarded $8,333 in additional Aid-to-County state grant funding. These funds are to be
used to support quality assurance efforts within the health department and are to be expended in fiscal year 05.
ATTACHMENTS:
05-0038.d
State documentation and budget amendment.
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.
41
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Budget Amendment
DEPARTMENT: Health
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 05-0038
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Safe Communities:
Administration - State Grant $8,333
Contracted Services $8,333
EXPLANATION: To budget additional Aid-to-County funds received for FY 04-05 from the state to support quality
assurance activities associated with accreditation efforts.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
42
43
44
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Consent Item #: 9Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Health Presenter: David E. Rice, Health Director
Contact: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager, ext 6680
SUBJECT:
Resolution Promoting Health Department Accreditation in North Carolina
BRIEF SUMMARY:
New Hanover County Health Department was accredited on May 28, 2004. If progress toward a statewide accreditation
system is to continue, strategies must be developed and implemented to address the concerns currently being raised. The
North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors approved the attached resolution at its July 22, 2004 meeting. The
New Hanover County Board of Health approved the attached resolution at its August 4, 2004 meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
To approve the resolution to promote health department accreditation in North Carolina.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
g Health Departmen
Resolution Promotin
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Tabled 5-0.
45
46
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Budget Amendment
Consent Item #: 10.1Estimated Time:Page Number:
DEPARTMENT: Airlie Gardens
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 05-0026
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Airlie Gardens:
Airlie Gardens Foundation $37,420
Operating Transfers In $5,750
(from Capital Projects)
Salaries and Wages $33,645
Social Security Taxes $2,544
Retire. - Local Gov't Employe $1,645
Medical Insurance Expense $5,241
LT Disability Insurance $95
EXPLANATION: To budget the balance of the Clean Water grant funding for the environmental education position
and to budget a contribution from the Airlie Foundation for funding the position for FY 04-05.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If the foundation funding for the position ends - the position will end.
APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
47
{This page intentionally left blank}
48
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Budget Amendment
Consent Item #: 10.2Estimated Time:Page Number:
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 05-0027
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
DSS/Administration:
DSS Administration Grants $11,212
DSS/Energy Assistance:
Assistance Payments $11,212
EXPLANATION: Received additional federal funds to support the Energy Assistance Program. No additional
County dollars are required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
49
{This page intentionally left blank}
50
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Budget Amendment
Consent Item #: 10.3Estimated Time:Page Number:
DEPARTMENT: Various
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 05-0028
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Environmental Management
Urban Forestry Grant $1,046
Supplies $1,046
Waste Reduction Grant $25,000
Capital Outlay $25,000
Planning
CAMA Grant $19,504
Temporary Salaries $5,420
Contracted Services $8,300
Supplies $1,820
Postage $500
Printing $3,464
Parks
NC Div of Forest Resources Grant $12,000
Other Revenue $9,400
Contracted Services $16,000
Printing $4,000
Supplies and Materials $1,400
Health-Navigator
Partnership for Children Grant $5,320
Salaries and Wages $10,886
Supplies $4,989
Commissioners
Appropriated Fund Balance $577
Cooperative Extension
Pesticide Recycling Grant $7,635
Coop. Ext.-Extended Proj. Exp. $7,635
Health-Project Stop
51
March of Dimes Grant $320
Salaries and Wages $7,849
Social Security Tax $162
Retirement $506
Medical Insurance $495
Disability Insurance $5
Postage $280
Printing $1,174
Supplies $3,800
Employee Reimbursements $159
Training and Travel $1,600
Museum
Grassroots Science Grant $289,122
Administrative Reserve $290,618
Commissioners
Appropriated Fund Balance $1,496
Human Services Transportation
Other Revenue-Cont. from City $9,923
Capital Outlay $9,923
EXPLANATION: To rollover unexpended grant fund from FY 03-04 to FY 04-05.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
52
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Budget Amendment
Consent Item #: 10.4Estimated Time:Page Number:
DEPARTMENT: County Commissioners/Emergency Management
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 05-0035
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
General Fund:
County Commissioners
Appropriated Fund Balance $800,000
Emergency Management:
Hurricane Charley
Contracted Services $800,000
EXPLANATION: To budget Fund Balance for expenses related to Hurricane Charley. If FEMA funds become
available they will be budgeted instead of Fund Balance. This is a preliminary estimate of the cost. The County
Commissioners will be informed and the budget adjusted when more precise information is available.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
53
{This page intentionally left blank}
54
REGULAR AGENDA
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ESTIMATED ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page
TIMES No.
5:35 p.m. 1. Consideration of Proclamation to Declare September 17-23, 2004 57
Constitution
Week
5:40 p.m. 2. 61
Consideration of Proclamation to Declare September
Child Support Awareness
Month
5:45 p.m. 3. Consideration of Proclamation to Declare September, 2004 63
Library Card Sign
Up Month
5:50 p.m. 4. 67
Consideration of Proclamation Observing , September 14,
POW/MIA Day
Sponsored by American Legion Post #10
5:55 p.m. 5. 69
Public Hearing
A public hearing must be held for discussion of the use of funds from the Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) for Fiscal Year 2004. Approval of
the associated budget amendment #05-0032 is also requested.
6:00 p.m. 6.1 73
Public Hearing
Special Use Permit: Request by Brian and Pamela Donnalley to consider a
Special Use Permit to operate an Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Establishment in
an R-20 Residential Zoning District located at 7325 Darden Road on the west
side of Middle Sound Loop Road and Wendover Lane (S-521, 07/04)
6:30 p.m. 6.2 79
Public Hearing
Rezoning: Request by Denise Lee to rezone approximately 1.47 acres of
property located at 8263 Market Street behind the Porters Neck Shopping
Center from B-1 Neighborhood Business to B-2 Highway Business (Z-780,
08/04)
6:50 p.m. 6.3 83
Public Hearing
Rezoning: Request by Design Solutions for Arnold Henegar to rezone
approximately 1.12 acres of property located at 6813 Gordon Road from R-15
Residential to B-2 Highway Business (Z-782, 08/04)
7:10 p.m. 6.4 87
Public Hearing
Rezoning: Request by Design Solutions for Haywood Watters to rezone
approximately 7.78 acres of property located at 5807 Murrayville Road on the
north side between North College Road and I-40, from R-15 Residential to R-
10 Residential (Z-784, 08/04)
7:30 p.m.
Break
55
7:40 p.m. 7.1 Consideration of: 91
(1) Request of $6,795,834 County funding from the Board of Education and
(2) approval of budgeting of $6 million in New Hanover County Schools
Current Expense Fund Balance and transferring the funds to the Capital Outlay
fund for construction of new elementary school at Veteran?s Park and
renovation and expansion of the Ogden Elementary School
7:55 p.m. 7.2 Consideration of approval of New Hanover Board of Education budget 113
amendment appropriating Board of Education Fund Balance for design services
and miscellaneous contracts for Anderson Elementary
8:05 p.m. 8. Consideration of Legislative Goals 117
129
8:15 p.m. 9. Meeting of the Water and Sewer District
8:50 p.m. 10. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes)
9:00 p.m. 11. Additional Items:
County Commissioners
Clerk to the Board
County Attorney
County Manager
9:15 p.m. ADJOURN
56
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Regular Item #: 1Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Governing Body Presenter: Sandy McKeithan
Contact: Robert G. Greer
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Proclamation to Declare September 17-23, 2004 Constitution Week
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Ms. Sandy McKeithan has requested the Board's approval of the attached proclamation on behalf of the North Carolina
Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Consider proclamation.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
Constitution Week Procl
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
57
58
59
{This page intentionally left blank}
60
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Regular Item #: 2Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Governing Body Presenter: Bunny DeBose
Contact: Bunny DeBose, Program Manager for Dyntek
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Proclamation to Declare September as Child Support Awareness Month
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Bunny DeBose, Program Manager at Dyntek, requested the Board consider adopting a Proclamation declaring September
as Child Support Awareness Month in New Hanover County. The Proclamation urges citizens to support the observance in
recognition of judges, district attorneys, clerks of court, Sheriffs' personnel and child support enforcement professionals
who work to establish and enforce child support for North Carolina's children.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adopt Proclamation.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
pport Proclam
Child Su
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
61
62
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Regular Item #: 3Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Library Presenter: Dorothy Hodder
Contact: David Paynter
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Proclamation: Library Card Sign-Up Month
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Library Card
The New Hanover County Public Library would like the Board to proclaim the month of September, 2004
Sign-Up Month
in New Hanover County. Governor Easley made a similar proclamation at the request of the State Library.
This is part of a national effort by the Public Library Association to increase awareness of the importance of public libraries.
Our Goal: To make the library card the most valued and used card in
every wallet
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Consider proclamation.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
y Card Sign Up Month Pr
Librar
63
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
64
-
65
{This page intentionally left blank}
66
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Regular Item #: 4Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Governing Body Presenter: Harold Davis
Contact: William A. Caster
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Proclamation Observing POW/MIA Day, September 14 -
American Legion Post #10
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Harold Davis from American Legion Post #10 has requested that the Board consider the attached proclamation.
September 14 is National POW/MIA Day. A ceremony will be held at the New Hanover County War memorial at Hugh
MacRae Park on September 14th at 3:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Consider proclamation.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
proclamation-POW-MIA day
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
67
68
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Regular Item #: 5Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Sheriff's Office Presenter: Sidney Causey, Sheriff
Contact: Sidney A. Causey, Sheriff
SUBJECT:
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) for Fiscal Year 2004 from the U.S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The grant requires that a public hearing be held
for discussion on the use of funds.
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The LLEBG grant for fiscal year 2004 has been awarded to the Sheriff's Office by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) in
the amount of $38,168. The grant requires a local match of $4,241, which the Sheriff has agreed to fund from Federal
Forfeited Property funds. The grant requires that a public hearing be held for discussion on the use of funds.
FY2004 LLEBG grant funding in the amount of $24,518 will be used to assist with the second year of funding for an
Assistant District Attorney position dedicated to drug prosecutions. New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington agreed
to share the cost of this position for a period of two years (agreement approved on August 4, 2003).
The remaining funds will be used to purchase law enforcement equipment for Sheriff's Office deputies.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Recommend the Board of Commissioners hold a PUBLIC HEARING on the use of grant funds. After closing the public
hearing, recommend acceptance of the grant, authorization for the County Manager to sign grant, and approval of the
associated budget amendment.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: Federal $38,168
County $4,241 (local match requirement)
ATTACHMENTS:
05-0032.d
Copy of above-mentioned August 4, 2003, agenda item is available in the Manager's Office for review.
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
69
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend Board conduct public hearing, accept grant, authorize County Manager to sign grant, and approve associated
budget amendment.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Held public hearing. Approved acceptance of the grant and authorized County Manager to sign grant 5-0.
70
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Budget Amendment
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff/LLEBG Grant
BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 05-0032
ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT
Sheriff's LLEBG Grant:
Administration:
Bureau of Justice Ass't. Grant $38,168
Transfer In from Capital Projects $4,241
Contracted Services $24,518
Departmental Supplies $17,891
EXPLANATION: To budget the FY 04-05 LLEBG grant awarded to the Sheriff's Office.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
71
{This page intentionally left blank}
72
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Regular Item #: 6.1Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Planning Presenter: Dexter Hayes
Contact: Baird Stewart
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Case S-521, 07/04 Special Use Permit for: Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Establishment in an R-20
Residential District Located at 7325 Darden Road
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Request by Brian and Pamela Donalley to consider a Special Use Permit to operate an Indoor/Outdoor Recreation
Establishment in an R-20 Residential Zoning District located at 7325 Darden Road on the west side of Middle Sound Loop
Road and Wendover Lane.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
The Planning Board recommended approval by a 5-0 vote with the following conditions:
1) Eighty percent (80%) of the perimeter shall have a 60' wooded buffer with a slatted fence around the interior of the buffer,
2) The stormwater pond should be moved into the site to accommodate additional buffering in the north western corner of
the site,
3)The hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
4) Swim meets at the pool shall be limited to intra-club competition or a maximum of two teams (the home team and one
visiting team),
5) There should be no PA System used,
6) Lighting should be directed inward and downward to avoid negative effect on neighbors,
7) There shall be no sale of alcohol,
8) Site disturbance shall be confined to the minimum area needed to construct the facility,
9) All areas outside the limits of disturbance shall be retained as undisturbed buffer area
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
S-521 Finding of FS-521 Pet Sum
1 Doc. w/maps,etc.
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
73
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Denied 4-0, Boseman recused, not in harmony with neighborhood.
74
75
76
77
{This page intentionally left blank}
78
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Regular Item #: 6.2Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Planning Presenter: Dexter Hayes
Contact: Baird Stewart
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Case Z-780, 08/04 Rezoning for: Request to rezone approximately 1.47 acres of property
located at 8263 Market Street from B-1 to B-2
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Request by Denise Lee to rezone approximately 1.47 acres of property located at 8263 Market Street behind the Porters
Neck Shopping Center from B-1 Neighborhood Business to B-2 Highway Business.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
The Planning Board recommended approval by a 4-0 vote.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
mZ-780 Sum.d
Z-780 Pet Su
1 map
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Denied 3-2, Commissioners Davis, Pritchett and Caster opposing.
79
80
81
82
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Regular Item #: 6.3Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Planning Presenter: Dexter Hayes
Contact: Baird Stewart
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Case Z-782, 08/04 Rezoning: Request to rezone approximately 1.12 acres of property located
at 6813 Gordon Road from R-15 to B-2
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Request by Design Solutions for Arnold Henegar to rezone approximately 1.12 acres of property located at 6813 Gordon
Road from R-15 Residential to B-2 Highway Business.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
The Planning Board recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
mZ-782 Sum.d
Z-782 Pet Su
1 map
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
83
84
85
86
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Regular Item #: 6.4Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Planning Presenter: Dexter Hayes
Contact: Baird Stewart
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Case Z-784, 08/04 Rezoning: Request to rezone approximately 7.78 acres of property located
at 5807 Murrayville Road on the north side to R-10
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Request by Design Solutions for Haywood Watters to rezone approximately 7.78 acres of property located at 5807
Murrayville Road on the north side between North College Road and I-40 from R-15 Residential to R-10 Residential.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
The Planning Board recommends approval by a vote of 4-0.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
mZ-784 Sum.d
Z-784 Pet Su
1 map
ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
87
88
89
90
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Regular Item #: 7.1Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Governing Body Presenter: Allen O'Neal
Contact: Cam Griffin
SUBJECT:
Consideration of:
(1) Request of $6,975,834 County funding from the Board of Education and
(2) approval of budgeting of $6 million in NHC Schools Current Expense Fund Balance and
transferring the funds to the Capital Outlay fund for construction of new elementary school at
Veteran's Park and renovation and expansion of the Ogden Elementary School
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The Board of Education is requesting $6,975,834 in County funding and approval of using $6 million of the Current Schools
Fund Balance for the construction of a new elementary school at Veteran's Park and renovation and expansion of the
Ogden Elementary School. Commissioner approval is required for appropriating the fund balance and transferring the
funds from the School System's Local Current Expense Fund to its Capital Outlay Fund. The Ogden school currently has
about one-half of the building square footage as is advisable to serve the current student population. An additional
elementary school is needed due to the growth in the school age population and the reduction in class size for elementary
school children that was approved in the state budget.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Consider schools request for funding, appropriation of schools fund balance and transfer of schools funds from the School
System's Local Current Expense Fund to the School Capital Outlay Fund.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation: Schools are requesting $6,975,834 from New Hanover County and approval to use $6 million of the Schools
Fund Balance for the construction of an additional elementary school and renovation and expansion of an elementary
school.
ATTACHMENTS:
Two Resolutions from Board of Education
Feasibility Study for New Elementary School and Renovations to Ogden Elementary School
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Consider request and direct staff.
91
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Board voted on the following funding: $3,976,000 to fund construction of Anderson, $300,000 for initial design at Ogden, for
a total of 4,276,000 from fund balance over a two year period (2,138/yr). The Board also approved the budgeting of $6
million in NHC Schools current expenses fund balance and transferring of the funds to the capital outlay fund for
construction of new elementary school at Veteran?s Park, approved 4-1, Caster dissenting.
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Regular Item #: 7.2Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Budget Presenter: Cam Griffin
Contact: Cam Griffin
SUBJECT:
New Hanover Board of Education Budget Amendment Appropriating Board of Education Fund
Balance for Design Services and Miscellaneous Contracts for Anderson Elementary
BRIEF SUMMARY:
On August 2, 2004, the Board of Education approved a budget amendment appropriating $275,000 from the Board of
Education Fund Balance for design services and miscellaneous contracts for Anderson Elementary School.
Since the Board of Education Fund Balance has accumulated from local funding the County Commissioners should
consider for approval this budget amendment.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Consider attached Board of Education Budget Amendment
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
Board of Education Budget Amendment
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Consider request.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
113
114
115
{This page intentionally left blank}
116
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Regular Item #: 8Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Governing Body Presenter: Allen O'Neal
Contact: Cam Griffin
SUBJECT:
Legislative Goals for Consideration in the Next Session of the General Assembly
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners is soliciting proposed goals from its members to potentially
become part of the legislative agenda to be presented for consideration to the General Assembly. The association will
review proposed goals through the fall and winter and vote on the goals at a legislative Goals Conference on January 13,
2005.
Several departments have submitted goals for the Commissioners' review.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Review goals and forward goals that are approved to the NCACC by September 15 for consideration by the Association to
presented to the legislature.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation:
ATTACHMENTS:
Summary of Goals for Commissioners review. (Being developed)
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Consider goals.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved as submitted with the following changes:
Add: ?Support legislation to reinstate funding of local school system utility costs.?
Add: ?Support legislation to appropriate state funds to add school health personnel in all counties so that over a three-year
period the state reaches a nurse/student ratio of 1:750.?
Edit Grassroots Science Museum Funding: ?Support legislation to continue or maintain funding??
Approved 4-1, Chairman Greer dissenting.
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
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.
8:15 p.m. 1. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes)
8:25 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes 131
8:30 p.m. 3. Consideration of Well Construction and Testing 133
8:40 p.m. 4. Consideration of Approval to Create a Water Development Task Force 137
129
{This page intentionally left blank}
130
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Water & Sewer Item #: 2Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Governing Body Presenter: Sheila Schult
Contact: Sheila Schult
Item Does Not Require Review
SUBJECT:
Water & Sewer Agenda - Approval of Minutes
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Approve minutes from the following meeting:
Regular Meeting - August 16, 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:
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
131
{This page intentionally left blank}
132
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Water & Sewer Item #: 3Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Water & Sewer District Presenter: Greg Thompson
Contact: Greg Thompson
SUBJECT:
Well Construction and Testing
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The District is currently involved in the development of specifications and plans for the construction of an 8 million gallon
per day water treatment plant and well field to supply high quality drinking water. The twenty four million dollar
($24,000,000) project was presented to the Commissioners during their January 20, 2004 regular meeting and was
explained in detail. The source water for this plant will be ground water from the Pee Dee and Castle Hayne Aquifers.
The County 's Engineering contractor, W.K. Dickson is in the final stages of completing the Environmental Assessment
(EA) and facility design. This phase of the project can be completed once data has been collected with regard to aquifer
characteristics. This will involve, in part, the installation of two production wells and numerous monitoring wells. The
production wells will be used to gather the data about the Pee Dee Aquifer in order to complete the EA and plant design.
Additional information with regard to the Castle Hayne Aquifer will also be required to determine when new Castle Hayne
production wells should be constructed. The two new Pee Dee production wells will be incorporated into the District's
existing water system.
A unit cost estimate for the installation of two (2) production wells, three (3) monitoring wells, and performing the required
pumping test has been developed and totals a maximum of $228,220. However, the actual cost to perform the work is
expected to be much less. The well construction work to follow will be more accurately defined and estimates will be more
specific due to the data that will be gathered during the construction of this well package. The plan to connect the new
wells to the District's system is currently under review. A presentation and request will be made to the Board upon
completion of that review.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Authorize staff to advertise for the construction of two (2) 12-inch production wells and three (3) monitoring wells and for the
evaluation of the Pee Dee Aquifer. Staff will present the result of the bids for consideration of approval at a later meeting.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: Number of Positions:
Explanation: No money is involved in this agenda item but will be at the time of approval of bids.
ATTACHMENTS:
Estimate of Probable Costs
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
133
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
134
135
136
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Meeting Date: 09/07/04
Water & Sewer Item #: 4Estimated Time:Page Number:
Department: Water & Sewer District Presenter: Greg Thompson
Contact: Greg Thompson
SUBJECT:
Water Development Task Force
BRIEF SUMMARY:
During the August 15, 2004 meeting of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District, a discussion was held with regard to
the creation of a Water Development Task Force. The Task Force would review and discuss the issues associated with the
development and operation of the County's water system and to make recommendations to the Board for addressing these
concerns. The following represents a proposed structure for the Task Force:
Commissioner Caster (serving as Task Force Chair and Chairman of the Water & Sewer District)
Two members from the development community (engineer, developer)
Two at-large members
One member from and selected by the Planning Board
One member from and selected by the Fire Commission
LCFWSA - Kurt Taube (ex-officio, non-voting)
County supporting staff, as needed (non-voting)
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Staff requests consideration and discussion of the proposed Task Force and authorization to initiate the process of creating
such a task force.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions:
Explanation: No funds are involved.
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
Recommend creation of Task Force.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS:
Approved 5-0.
137