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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 2003 11-17 AGENDA NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Assembly Room, New Hanover County Historic Courthouse 24 North Third Street, Room 301 Wilmington, NC TED DAVIS, JR., CHAIRMAN · ROBERT G. GREER VICE-CHAIRMAN WILLIAM A. CASTER, COMMISSIONER · JULIA BOSEMAN, COMMISSIONER · NANCY PRITCHETT, COMMISSIONER ·· ALLEN O?NEAL, COUNTY MANAGER WANDA COPLEY, COUNTY ATTORNEY LUCIE F. HARRELL, CLERK TO THE BOARD November 17, 2003 9:00 a.m. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER (Chairman Ted Davis, Jr.) INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVALOF CONSENT AGENDA ESTIMATED ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page TIMES No. 9:15 a.m. 1. Presentation of New Hanover County Service Awards5 7 9:25 a.m. 2. Recognition of New Employees 9 9:35 a.m. 3. Induction of Fire Fighter Recruit Class 03-01 10:00 a.m. 4. Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval of Grant Application for 11 Community Transportation Program Funding for FY2004-2005 10:10 a.m. 5. Public Hearing - Consideration of Adoption of Amendments to the Flood Plain 15 Management Regulations 10:20 a.m. 6. Consideration of Bird Management & Monitoring Options for the Mason Inlet 39 Relocation Project 10:50 a.m. Break 11:00 a.m. 7. Update on the County Effort to Improve Radio Communication for Emergency 41 Responders in Carolina and Kure Beaches 11:25 a.m. 8. Update on Recently Completed County-Wide Address Collection Project43 11:40 a.m. 9. Presentation on Multiple Response System45 11:55 a.m. Lunch Break 12:30 p.m. 10. Committee Appointments53 12:40 p.m. 11. Meeting of the Water and Sewer District73 12:45 p.m. 12. Non-Agenda Items (limit three minutes) 12:55 p.m. 13. Additional Items: County Commissioners County Attorney County Manager 1:05 p.m. 14. Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3)71 1:30 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 ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page No. 1. Non-Agenda Items (limit 3 minutes) 2. Approval of Minutes75 3 CONSENT AGENDA NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ITEMS OF BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes79 2. Approval of Consideration of Offer by Adjacent Resident to Purchase Vacant Lot 81 Subject to Upset Bid Procedure 3. Approval of Carolina and Kure Beach Funding for Beach Renourishment87 4. Approval of Renewal of Child Support Contract with Dyn Tek, Inc.91 5. Approval of Project Ordinance Change: EOC/911/Annex/Judicial Building/ 93 County Administration Building Renovations 6. Approval of Grant Application for $3,000 from Cape Fear Memorial Foundation97 7. Approval to Accept Grant Funds of $25,000 from the Medical Society through the 99 Good Shepard Ministries 103 8. Approval to Accept a Tuberculosis Grant of $10,388 from Duke University 109 9. Approval of a Vision 2010 Tobacco Prevention and Control Grant for $100,000 10. Approval of Reimbursements from Vendors for Jail Health Pharmaceutical Items 113 and Related Budget Amendment 04-0082 11. Approval of New Hanover County and New Hanover County Fire District 115 Collection Reports 119 12. Approval of Release of Tax Value 4 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Regular Item #: 1Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Human Resources Presenter: Allen O'Neal Contact: Rosetta Bryant Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Presentation of New Hanover County Service Awards BRIEF SUMMARY: The following employees are eligible for New Hanover County Service Recognition: FIVE (5) YEAR: Pamela K. Stewart - Public Safety; Lisa D. Weldrick - Public Safety; Carl E. Sasser - Sheriff's Office; Andrew T. Mulvey - WASTEC; Margaret L. Eaton - Health; Eileen A. Redolphy - Health; Melita A. Newkirk - Social Services; Floyetta A. Rogers - Social Services TEN (10) YEAR: William E. Owen - Sheriff's Office FIFTEEN (15) YEAR: Renee M. Peglow - IT; Marlene O. Dancy - Social Services TWENTY (20) YEAR: Charlene P. Teachey - Finance; Michael C. Sorg - Sheriff's Office and Margaret A. Miles - Library 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. 5 {This page intentionally left blank} 6 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Regular Item #: 2Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Human Resources Presenter: Allen O'Neal Contact: Marlene Carney Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Recognition of New Employees BRIEF SUMMARY: A list of new employees will be made available at the meeting. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recognize new employees. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Recognized new employees. 7 {This page intentionally left blank} 8 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Regular Item #: 3Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Fire Services Presenter: Donnie Hall Contact: Donnie Hall SUBJECT: Induction of Fire Fighter Recruit Class 03-01 BRIEF SUMMARY: As the Department of Fire Services moves forward in the expansion of career staffing to additional volunteer stations, Recruit Fire Fighter Class 03-01 will be presented to the County Commissioners and citizens of New Hanover County. The Induction will include a Shield Presentation, an Oath of Office, a brief video presentation and a Charge from the Chief. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Motion to accept the Recruit Class 03-01. Please see the attached Induction Ceremony Program. Commissioner Pritchett will preside over the Oath of Office. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: Class 03-01 REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: Approve COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Noted above. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Accepted Recruit Class 03-01 and held Induction Ceremony Program. 9 Fire Fighter Recruit Class 03-01 Induction Ceremony November 17, 2003 Introduction of Recruits.......... Oath Of Office................................... Video Presentation..........................................Recruit Charge from the Chief..................................... 10 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Regular Item #: 4Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Transportation Presenter: Deborah M. Houston Contact: Deborah M. Houston SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval of Grant Application for Community Transportation Program Funding for FY 2004-2005 BRIEF SUMMARY: New Hanover County is eligible to obtain grant funding from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for administrative, capital and technology assistance in the operation of New Hanover Transportation Services (NHTS). The grant application deadline is November 21, 2003. NHTS provides general public and employment transportation to the unincorporated areas of the County. Human services transportation is also provided to clients of human service agencies throughout the County. A total of $488,313 is being requested for the upcoming fiscal year. These funds include $173,313 in administrative assistance, $265,000 in capital assistance (for the replacement of five (5) vans and two (2) electronic fareboxes) and $50,000 in technology assistance for a Telephone Call Center for telephone call management. Local matching funds required will total $57,497 and will be included in the NHTS budget request for the upcoming year. The current match amount is $54,283. A copy of the application is available for review in the County Manager's office. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Conduct public hearing, approve request to submit application, adopt resolution on use of funds, authorize Chairman Davis, County Manager O'Neal and County Attorney Copley to execute the appropriate application certifications and assurances upon receipt thereof and accept program funds if the grant is awarded. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: Local Match: $57,497 to be included in the NHTS Budget Request for FY 2004-2005. ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Concur with recommendation noted above. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Held public hearing. Approved 5-0. 11 12 13 {This page intentionally left blank} 14 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Regular Item #: 5Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Planning Presenter: Chris O'Keefe Contact: Chris O'Keefe Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Consideration of Adoption of Amendments to the Flood Plain Management Regulations BRIEF SUMMARY: The following amendment to the Flood Plain Management Regulations is a result of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) process. The amendment combines the County?s old regulations with the City of Wilmington and the State of North Carolina minimum standards for Coastal Flood Plain Regulations. Recommendations from the County?s All Hazard Mitigation Plan have also been included where appropriate. Changes from the existing ordinance have been highlighted and deletions are indicated by strikethrough. The attached memo explains the more significant changes. Following a work session on August 13, the New Hanover County Planning Board voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the proposed changes at their September 4th meeting. The Board of Commissioners also requested a work session, to be held November 12. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt the attached Flood Plain Management Regulations with the changes as indicated. The Board may wish to schedule a workshop before final adoption. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: N/A ATTACHMENTS: y for 10-20-0 A-332 CC summarA-332flood ordinance final 1 ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Held public hearing. Approved 5-0. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 {This page intentionally left blank} 38 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Regular Item #: 6Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: County Manager Presenter: Dave Weaver Contact: Dave Weaver SUBJECT: Consideration of Bird Management and Monitoring Options for the Mason Inlet Relocation Project BRIEF SUMMARY: Permit conditions for the above Project require management of the bird conservation and nesting area on Shell Island, and monitoring for all of Wrightsville Beach and Figure Eight Island. Several options are available for the County to implement to meet these conditions. Presently, the Audubon Society has performed the tasks for Shell Island and Dr. David Webster, UNC- W has performed the monitoring. The Board will consider these options and other issues at a November 12 work session. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Recommendations will be developed and presented to the Board based on the discussion at the November 12 work session. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: No money involved. ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: As noted above. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Accepted the UNCW proposal to provide monitoring for the cost of $27,567 by a 5-0 vote. Funding is to come from the Room Occupancy Tax and assessed to benefiting property owners. Accepted the Audubon proposal to provide management for the cost of $21,826 by a 3-2 vote, Commissioners Greer and Caster dissenting. One-half of the funding ($10,913) is to come from the Room Occupancy Tax and assessed to the benefiting property owners and one-half of the funding ($10,913) is to come from the general fund. Staff is directed to proceed with erection of a sand fence and move forward with necessary ordinance changes. 39 {This page intentionally left blank} 40 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Regular Item #: 7Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: County Manager Presenter: Dave Weaver Contact: Dave Weaver SUBJECT: Update on the County Effort to Improve Radio Communication for Emergency Responders in Carolina and Kure Beaches BRIEF SUMMARY: The issue is that emergency responders in the area south of Snows Cut do not receive consistent coverage by the County's 800 MHz radio system. Staff presently are pursuing three options: (1) Use of the U.S. Coast Guard Loran Tower Station on River Road Based on contacts with the U.S. Coast Guard personnel, there is a strong possibility that the County may be able to locate an expanded 800 MHz simulcast system on the LORAN towers, to operate in coordination with the County's current system in Flemington. Efforts were initiated in 2000 to secure authorization to place the necessary antennae at the LORAN site for an 800MHz simulcast system. Preliminary approval was granted by the U.S. Coast Guard, but those efforts were never brought to fruition due to an estimated cost of $50-$100,000 for engineering studies that the Coast Guard was going to require at the site. The County is in the process of requesting that the Coast Guard perform the necessary interference testing and tower loading study. The benefit provided by the LORAN site is that the County would be ensured of a long-term availability for this option. The cost to the County would still be several million dollars, based on Motorola's proposal. (2) Use of the Charter Tower in Sea Breeze The County already has conventional 800 MHz equipment on a tower owned by Charter Communication in the Sea Breeze area. The County most likely could locate new 800 MHz equipment on this tower. The present lease for space on the tower, however, is only for five (5) years, renewable four times, with a stipulation that we would have to vacate the premises with only a 12 months notice. In addition, Charter does not own the land the tower sits on. The terms of that lease are still unknown. If the County pursues this option, it is recommended that the County pursue acquisition of both the tower and the land if a long-term lease is not available. This option would also cost several million dollars. (3) Development of a Request for Proposals (RFP) Brunswick County recently went through an RFP process which resulted in a contract with a firm for an innovative system, still unproven, that was significantly less than an 800 MHz system. The RFP process would be initiated by the County stating its problem (lack of coverage south of Snows Cut) and then requesting vendors to submit possible solutions. This process may encounter difficulties such as the County having to abandon its existing 800 MHz system. WE DO NOT recommend this approach. Staff intends to continue to pursue both options 1 and 2. Once the feasibility and cost of each is more defined, we will bring that information back to the Board to seek direction. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: 41 Staff recommends that the Board listen to the presentation and to direct staff to continue its investigation in a timely manner. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: No funds involved in this agenda item. ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Concur with recommendation above. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Heard presentation. Directed staff to continue to pursue options 1 and 2. 42 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Regular Item #: 8Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: IT Presenter: Mike Arkinson and Bill Clontz Contact: Bill Clontz Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Update on Recently Completed County-Wide Address Collection Project BRIEF SUMMARY: This project was recently completed by McKim and Creed within the allowed time, within the approved budget and with an error rate that was half of what was anticipated. The County now has recorded in our computer system an exact latitude and longitude of every building in New Hanover County. Further, we have modified our Inspections process to capture the location of all new buildings in the county. This is very valuable data because it is so widely used. Most County departments rely on it, especially public safety functions. Other users include the City, beaches, the business community and the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Information only. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Hear presentation. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Heard presentation. 43 {This page intentionally left blank} 44 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Regular Item #: 9Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: DSS Presenter: Phyllis Gorham (DSS Board Chair), LaVaughn Nesmith, Wanda Neidig Contact: LaVaughn Nesmith SUBJECT: Presentation on Multiple Response System BRIEF SUMMARY: New Hanover County Department of Social Services has been selected for inclusion in the 2003 expansion of MRS effective September 29, 2003. MRS is a family centered practice based on seven strategies to ensure safe, nurturing and permanent families for children. Being a pilot county for MRS will position us to continue our efforts of accomplishing a profound reform of child welfare services in New Hanover County. The Family Centered Principles of Partnership are that (1) everyone desires respect, (2) everyone needs to be heard, (3) everyone has strengths, (4) judgments can wait, (5) partners share power and (6) partnership is a process. These provide the basis for MRS? strategic inter-dependent system of service provision. MRS is slated to be implemented statewide in 2005. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Hear presentation. No response required. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: MRS.ppt REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Hear presentation. No action required. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Heard presentation. 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 {This page intentionally left blank} 52 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Regular Item #: 10Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Governing Body Presenter: Lucie Harrell Contact: Lucie Harrell Item Does Not Require Review SUBJECT: Committee Appointments BRIEF SUMMARY: Vacancies exist on the following Board and Committees Plumbing Board of Examiners: Tim Fuller, Michael Burdette Zoning Board of Adjustment: Michael Jones Brian Eckel as alternate RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Make Appointments FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: Committee Information Sheets and Applications Plumbing.PZoning.PD ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Make appointments. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Made appointments noted above. 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 {This page intentionally left blank} 70 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Regular Item #: 14Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Legal Presenter: Wanda M. Copley, County Attorney Contact: Wanda M. Copley, County Attorney SUBJECT: Regular Agenda Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) BRIEF SUMMARY: Closed Session to consult with our attorney regarding a matter of litigation. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Hold Closed Session FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: N/A REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: N/A BUDGET: N/A HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Hold closed session. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Held closed session, discussed a pending legal matter with the County Attorney and received legal advice. No official action was taken. 71 {This page intentionally left blank} 72 MEETING OF THE WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT ASSEMBLY ROOM, NEW HANOVER COUNTY HISTORIC COURTHOUSE 24 NORTH THIRD STREET, ROOM 301 WILMINGTON, NC ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page No. 1. Non-Agenda Items (limit 3 minutes) 2. Approval of Minutes 75 73 {This page intentionally left blank} 74 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Water & Sewer Item #: 2Estimated 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: Approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 20, 2003. 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: Approve minutes. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved. 75 {This page intentionally left blank} 76 CONSENT AGENDA NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ITEMS OF BUSINESS Page No. 1. Approval of Minutes 79 2. Approval of Consideration of Offer by Adjacent Resident to Purchase Vacant Lot 81 Subject to Upset Bid Procedure 3. Approval of Carolina and Kure Beach Funding for Beach Renourishment 87 4. Approval of Renewal of Child Support Contract with Dyn Tek, Inc. 91 5. Approval of Project Ordinance Change: EOC/911/Annex/Judicial Building/ 93 County Administration Building Renovations 6. Approval of Grant Application for $3,000 from Cape Fear Memorial Foundation 97 7. Approval to Accept Grant Funds of $25,000 from the Medical Society through the 99 Good Shepard Ministries 8. Approval to Accept a Tuberculosis Grant of $10,388 from Duke University 103 9. Approval of a Vision 2010 Tobacco Prevention and Control Grant for $100,000 109 10. Approval of Reimbursements from Vendors for Jail Health Pharmaceutical Items 113 and Related Budget Amendment 04-0082 11. Approval of New Hanover County and New Hanover County Fire District 115 Collection Reports 12. Approval of Release of Tax Value 119 77 {This page intentionally left blank} 78 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 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: Regular Meeting, September 15, 2003 Regular Meeting, October 20, 2003 Special Meeting, August 26, 2003 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. 79 {This page intentionally left blank} 80 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Consent Item #: 2Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: County Manager Presenter: Dave Weaver Contact: Dave Weaver SUBJECT: Consideration of Offer by Adjacent Resident to Purchase Vacant Lot Subject to Upset Bid Procedure BRIEF SUMMARY: Mr. Hubert Young, 5314 Clear Run Drive, has offered to purchase an adjoining lot (see attached map) owned by the District for $6,000. Mr. Young, as evidenced by the attached letter, has also agreed to several conditions on his purchase. The lot (5318 Clear Run Drive; RO5606-008-019-000) has been valued by the Tax Department for $7,500. The lot appears to be unbuildable, given the sewer line and easement on the property and the fact that much of the lot appears to be wet. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Staff recommends that the District accept Mr. Young's offer subject to the upset bid procedure and provided that Mr. Young agree to the following conditions specified in his letter. 1) No non-moveable structures, such as a garage or house, will be built on the lot. 2) The lot will be sold back to the County, if the County desires, in the future for the same price. 3) The existing sewer easement will remain in effect. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: 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. 81 82 83 84 85 {This page intentionally left blank} 86 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Consent Item #: 3Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: County Manager Presenter: Dave Weaver Contact: Dave Weaver SUBJECT: Approval of Carolina and Kure Beach Funding for Beach Renourishment BRIEF SUMMARY: As indicated by the attached letters, Kure and Carolina Beaches have requested the County to pay the non-Federal, non- State share of their upcoming beach renourishment projects. Kure Beach requests the County to pay up to $139,475 of its $1,594,000 project. Carolina Beach requests the County to pay up to $285,950 of the $3,268,000 project. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Staff recommends that the County pay $139,475 for Kure Beach and $285,950 for Carolina Beach for beach renourishment from the Room Occupancy Tax Fund. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 87 88 89 90 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Consent Item #: 4Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: DSS Presenter: LaVaughn Nesmith Contact: LaVaughn Nesmith SUBJECT: Renewal of Child Support Contract with DynTek, Inc. BRIEF SUMMARY: Since 1998, the County has contracted for the operation of the Child Support Enforcement Program with private vendors. The current contract with DynTek, Inc. expires December 31, 2003. A committee was appointed to consider the options available and to make a recommendation regarding renewing the contract with DynTek or going out for bids. The committee recommended to the Board of Social Services, who endorsed their recommendation, that the contract again be awarded to DynTek. The contract period will begin January 1, 2004, and will run through June 2005. It may be renewed for three additional one year periods. Under the current contract the County pays DynTek 14.25% of the money collected in child support payments. In 2002- 2003, they collected $10,294,283 at a cost to the county of $1,466,935. Under the new contract we will pay 11.65% of collections for January 2004 through June 2004, and 11.45% for July 2004 through June 2005. The rate will continue to decline in subsequent renewals to 10.85% of collection in 2007-2008. Based on these percentages and the same projected rate of increase in collections as we have seen over the last few years, the projected cost of the contract would be: July 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003 14.25% $708,368* Figure will be reduced by DynTek proposal. January 2004 - June 2004 11.65% $671,599 July 2004 - June 2005 11.45% $1,478,556 Renewals: July 2005 - June 2006 11.25% $1,627,057 July 2006 - June 2007 11.05% $1,789,907 July 2007 - June 2008 10.85% $1,968,412 RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approval. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: 91 LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 4-1, Davis dissenting. COMMENTS BY: LGL: COMMENTS BY: FIN: COMMENTS BY: BUD: COMMENTS BY: HR: 92 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Consent Item #: 5Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Finance Presenter: Bruce Shell Contact: Bruce Shell SUBJECT: Project Ordinance Change-EOC/911/Annex/Judicial Building/County Administration Building Renovations BRIEF SUMMARY: This is ONLY to correct the original ordinance for the project. The Judicial Building renovations were omitted from the original ordinance. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Recommend approval of the Ordinance change. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: C CPEOC911.DO REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: N/A FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 3-2, Boseman and Davis dissenting. 93 PROJECT ORDINANCE EOC/911/ANNEX/JUDICIAL/COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County: 1. New Hanover County (County) is engaged in the Construction of the EOC/911/Annex/Judicial Building/County Administration Building Renovations, which capital project involves the construction and/or acquisition of capital assets. 2. County desires to authorize and budget for said project in a project ordinance adopted pursuant to North Carolina General Statute $159-13.2, such ordinance to authorize all appropriations necessary for the completion of said project. NOW, THEREFORE, WITNESSETH THAT: 1. This project ordinance is adopted pursuant to North Carolina General Statute $159-13.2. 2. The project undertaken pursuant to this ordinance is the Construction of the EOC/911/Annex/County Administration Building Renovations Capital Project, which project is herewith authorized. 3. The revenue that will finance said project is: Transfer from General Fund $1,530,071 Transfer from Jail Capital Proj. 1,500,000 Transfer from Annex Capital Proj. 500,000 Certificates of Participation 386,909 Total $3,916,980 4. The following appropriations necessary for the project are herewith made from the revenue listed above: Capital Project Expense $3,916,980 Total $3,916,980 94 5. This project ordinance shall be entered in the minutes of the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County. Within five days hereof, copies of this ordinance shall be filed with the finance and budget offices in New Hanover County, and with the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County. Adopted this day of , 2003. Clerk to the Board Ted Davis, Jr., Chairman Board of County Commissioners 95 {This page intentionally left blank} 96 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Consent Item #: 6Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Health Presenter: David Rice, Health Director Contact: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager SUBJECT: Request for Approval of $3,000 from Cape Fear Memorial Foundation (CFMF) BRIEF SUMMARY: The Health Department is requesting $3,000 from the CFMF for dental care for low income children with no Medicaid or dental insurance. A mini grant has been requested to pay local dentists for restorative dental care for children on free or reduced lunch, when school nurses identify an immediate need for dental care. This dental program has been previously funded by the C.H.I.P Program, which no longer is in existence. The Health Department plans to apply for additional funding from CFMF in their next regular funding cycle. This mini grant would meet the needs to fill the present gap. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: For the NHCHD to accept $3,000 from the CFMF to pay for dental services for needy children. These funds will be used to serve children without any source of payment for dental services that are referred by school health nurses. Request also to approve the related budget amendment if funds are received. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: Memo to Mr. Gary Garris, President of CFMF. REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Request that the Board of Commissioners approve of the grant application, authorize the County Manager to accept the grant and approve the related budget amendment. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 97 98 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Consent Item #: 7Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Health Presenter: David Rice, Health Director Contact: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager SUBJECT: Request for Approval of Grant Funds ($25,000) from the Medical Society through the Good Shepard Ministries BRIEF SUMMARY: Health Department will receive $25,000 for one year to provide preventive nursing services at the Good Shepard clinical site for 10 hours per week. In addition, the Community Services' Physician Extender will provide limited services and oversight of nurse screenings and education to the homeless population as needed. Staff from the Health Department will work cooperatively with Good Shepard and other community agencies to assess client needs and make appropriate referrals; funds will provide some testing and medications, and assist this population with health needs on a limited basis. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: For the NHCHD to accept $25,000 from Good Shepard Ministries (which the Good Shepard Ministries will receive from the Medical Society), to provide nursing services to the population frequenting the shelter. These funds will be added to the Health Department budget to be used for temporary salaries and operating expenses incurred by the Community Health staff. Also, to approve the related budget amendment if the funding is received. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: 1 Temporary (no benefits) Explanation: These funds are to be used to provide 10 hours per week of nursing services to assist Community Staff with services at the Good Shepard Clinical site. ATTACHMENTS: REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: Approve COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Request that the Board of Commissioners authorize the County Manager to accept the grant and approve the related budget amendment. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 99 100 101 {This page intentionally left blank} 102 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Consent Item #: 8Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Health Presenter: David Rice, Health Director Contact: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager SUBJECT: Request for Approval of Tuberculosis (TB) Funds ($10,388) from Duke University BRIEF SUMMARY: The NHC Health Department will receive $10,388 for 03-04 FY to continue participating in a Duke University TB Treatment Research Project. NHC Health Dept. has been assisting Duke with a research project for a new TB treatment protocol since fall of 2001. Duke would like to provide funds as an incentive for allowing staff to work with the Duke project and the TB patients enrolled. The funds will be used in the TB program for supplies and temporary staffing to assist with outreach. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: For the NHCHD to accept $10,388 from Duke University to be added to the TB budget (110-510-5152) for temporary salaries and operating expenses incurred by the TB staff. Also, request to approve the related budget amendment if the funding is received. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: 1 Temporary (no benefits) Explanation: These funds are to be used to provide 10 hours per week of nursing services to assist the TB Staff with Outreach efforts for TB patients receiving therapy from the health department. This effort has been done in the past with temporary funding and proved to be helpful to the program. ATTACHMENTS: Memo to the New Hanover County Board of Health. REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Request that the Board of Commissioners authorize the County Manager to accept the grant and approve the related budget amendment. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 103 104 105 106 107 {This page intentionally left blank} 108 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Consent Item #: 9Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Health Presenter: Carrie Snell, Tobacco Prevention Health Educator Contact: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager SUBJECT: Vision 2010 Tobacco Prevention and Control $100,000 Grant Request BRIEF SUMMARY: The NC Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch has received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to continue the tobacco prevention movement across the state. NHCHD has received this funding for 10 years to fund the Project ASSIST Coalition of New Hanover and Brunswick Counties. Current funding will end 6/30/04. The monies are now competitive, and the local coalition has expanded to include Pender County on the application for continuation funding. Focus areas for the grant remain the same and include: Preventing Youth Initiation, Promoting Cessation, Reducing Exposure to Secondhand Smoke, and Eliminating Disparities. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: To approve the grant application for $100,000; along with associated budget amendment if funding is received. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: Funding will allow continuation of Tobacco Prevention Health Educator position and related programs. Currently 100% grant funded through 6/30/04. ATTACHMENTS: Vision 2010 brief desVision 2010 brief b REVIEWED BY: LEGAL: FINANCE: Approve BUDGET: Approve HUMAN RESOURCES: N/A COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Request that the Board of Commissioners approve of the grant application, authorize the County Manager to accept the grant and approve the related budget amendment. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 109 Vision 2010: Local Leadership Coalitions in Tobacco Prevention and Control Request for Applications Purpose: This Request for Applications (RFA) issued by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) through the Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch (TPCB) seeks proposals from local health departments (and their coalition partners) to carry out evidence-based tobacco prevention and control policies and interventions in collaboration with the Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (CDC). The proposed funding period for the local RFA covers four years, but requires annual approval from TPCB. The proposals must demonstrate local plans to carry out the TPCB?s plan approved by the CDC for development and implementation of strategic, evidence-based tobacco prevention and control programs in one or more North Carolina counties. Research and recent experience have shown that well-funded, staffed, community-based programs are critical to evidence-based tobacco prevention programs; they educate the public, build credibility, influence local decision makers, and impact attitudes, policies and systems change. These programs must focus limited resources on evidence-based policy and programs in order to achieve the maximum impact. Background : North Carolina is at a crossroads. Centuries old social, economic, and political traditions in the nation?s leading tobacco producing state are giving way to the knowledge gained in recent decades about the health effects of tobacco use and widening state and local support for the policies and interventions known to be effective. While barriers remain, the tobacco prevention and control movement in North Carolina has made strides in the last twelve years that indicate a change in norms, and position North Carolina?s tobacco control program as a leader among tobacco producing states. Accomplishments and indicators of change include: the historic allocation of $18.6 million over three years by the NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund Commission (HWTFC), which provided the first ever NC state funds dedicated for tobacco prevention and control; a smoking ban on the floor of the NC House of Representatives; a rapid acceleration in school districts adopting 100% tobacco free school policies; the percentage of workers in NC protected by nonsmoking policies exceeding the national average; the development of a statewide plan to eliminate tobacco-related health disparities; and the serious consideration of a considerable increase in cigarette excise tax. TPCB has a broad, comprehensive mission to reduce deaths and health problems in all ages and populations due to tobacco use and secondhand smoke. TPCB programs build capacity of diverse organizations and communities to carry out effective, culturally appropriate strategies towards CDC?s four goals: 1) prevent initiation of tobacco use among young people; 2) promote cessation for adults and youth; 3) eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke; and 4) identify and eliminate tobacco-related health disparities in specific populations. 110 Vision 2010: Local Leadership Coalitions in Tobacco Prevention and Control Budget Explanation: Salary and Wages: Projected for existing employee, including %5 Merit/Market adjustment, for FY 04/05. Travel: $2,000 Local employee reimbursement, to include travel within NHC, Brunswick, and Pender Counties. $1500 Mandatory In-State meetings (2 statewide, 4 regional per year) $1500 In-State travel for training $1500 National Conference (one per year) $500 Coalition volunteer mileage reimbursement $7,000.00 Total Supplies: Incentives for program initiatives, marketing, health fairs in 3 county area; educational materials including props, brochures, posters, and videos; office supplies for coordinator. Contracts: The Coalition will disseminate 4 mini-grants of $2,500 to non-profit agencies in the 3 county area to expand or enhance tobacco awareness, cessation, and prevention campaigns. Other: Postage $400, Printing $2500 (locally generated brochures) Indirect Charges: 9% of total grant request, to cover management support and/or supervision for the Health Educator position. Media: $3000 Radio spots (6 at $500 per spot) $2000 Billboard at Sharks Baseball Park, including game sponsorship $2500 Roadside billboards to promote campaigns (2 at $1250 each) $7,500.00 Total 111 Vision 2010: Local Leadership Coalitions in Tobacco Prevention and Control Budget Form 2004-05 Health Department Applicant: New Hanover County Name of Contact Person for Budget: Cynthia Hewett, Business Manager Phone: 910-343-6500 Fax: 910-341-4146 E-mail: chewett@nhcgov.com 2004-05 Amount of funding requested: $100,000 Projected Grant Expenses Total CDC Grant Funds In-Kind Line Items Proposed Contributions Salary or Wages 1.0 FTE Health Educator $37,265$ Fringe Benefits $14,282 $ Travel $ 7,000 $ Supplies $12,053 $ Contracts $10,000 $ Other $ 2,900 $ Furniture and Equipment ($3000 Limit) $ 0 $ Indirect Charges $ 9,000 $ Media $ 7,500 $ Total $ 100,000 $ 112 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Consent Item #: 10Estimated Time:Page Number: Department: Health Presenter: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager Contact: Cindy Hewett, Business Manager SUBJECT: $29,485 Reimbursements Received from Various Vendors for Purchase of Jail Health Pharmaceutical Items from the NHC Health Department BRIEF SUMMARY: As of July 1, 2003 the NHC Jail Health Program was contracted to Prison Health Services. As a result of this, several pharmaceutical items were returned to Cardinal Health for reimbursement ($2,570.17), others were purchased by a local pharmacy (Tom's Drug Company: $10,809.03); while others were purchased for use in the Jail by Prison Health Services ($16,106.28). The Health Department is requesting to budget these funds to cover the cost of Temporary Staff working on the Jail Medical Records Project. Additionally, any funds remaining from this would be used to support needed expenditures for the Health Department Clinic area as a result of the Department's reorganization and migration towards Open Access Clinic. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: To approve the $29,485.48 receipts from Jail Health Pharmaceuticals and any associated budget amendment. These funds will be used to cover the cost of Temporary Contracted Staff working on the Jail Medical Records Project, as well as using any remaining funds to support needed expenditures for the Health Department Clinics. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: No Change In Position(s) Number of Positions: Explanation: Pharmaceutical items were reimbursed to the Health Department by Cardinal Health, while other items were purchased by Tom's Drug Company and Prison Health Services. Please note that temporary contracted staff will be paid from the contracted services line item (110-510-5161-3700). ATTACHMENTS: 04-0082.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. 113 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Budget Amendment DEPARTMENT: Health BUDGET AMENDMENT #: 04-0082 ADJUSTMENT DEBIT CREDIT REIMBURSEMENT RECEIPTS $29,485 CONTRACTED SERVICES $29,485 EXPLANATION: To budget receipt reimbursement for Jail Health Pharmaceuticals to cover the cost of temporary staff working on the Jail Medical Records Project. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Any remaining funds will be used to support needed expenditures for the Health Department Clinic area. APPROVAL STATUS: To be approved by Board Of Commissioners COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 114 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Consent Item #: 11Estimated 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 October 31, 2003. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Request approval of these reports. FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: Oct03NHCColrpt ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Accept reports. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. 115 116 117 {This page intentionally left blank} 118 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Meeting Date: 11/17/03 Consent Item #: 12Estimated 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 are available upon request): Akers, Benita B. $20,000 Bledson, Doris Aileen 65,660 Canty, Rosa Lee 20,000 Freeman, Corine A. 68,610 Hurley, Dempsey M. Alberta 20,000 Jeffords, Sara M. 22,452 Little, Evelyn P. 43,850 Macaluso, Anne 65,535 Mills, David Ray 1,380 Raynor, Margaret Louise 39,166 Robinson, Helen 35,981 Sidberry, Margaret N. Life Estate 32,321 Thorpe, Theodore Life Estate 32,774 Williams, Aileen Ammons, Etal. 25,462 Williams, Marvin Sheila 16,920 Request the following late list penalty be released as this was the taxpayer's first offense: Releco Limited 193.88 RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: FUNDING SOURCE: Will above action result in: Number of Positions: Explanation: ATTACHMENTS: ITEM DOES NOT REQUIRE REVIEW 119 COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS/COMMENTS: Approved 5-0. COMMENTS BY: LGL: COMMENTS BY: FIN: COMMENTS BY: BUD: COMMENTS BY: HR: 120