2007-12-17 Regular Meeting
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 31
REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 17, 2007 PAGE 271
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, December 17, 2007, at
9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, NC.
Members present were: Chairman Robert G. Greer; Vice-Chairman William A. Caster; Commissioner Ted
Davis, Jr.; Commissioner William A. Kopp, Jr.; Commissioner Nancy H. Pritchett; County Attorney Wanda M. Copley;
Clerk to the Board Sheila L. Schult; and County Manager Bruce T. Shell.
Chairman Greer called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Director of the Human Relations Commission, Carl Byrd Sr., gave the invocation.
Commissioner Davis led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman Greer asked if any member of the Board would like to remove an item from the Consent Agenda.
Vice-Chairman Caster noted that Consent Agenda Item 3 - Award of Non-Exclusive Franchise to Service
Trash.Com LLC will require a second reading at the Board?s January 7, 2008 meeting.
Hearing no further comments, Chairman Greer called for a motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda.
Motion
: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to approve the items on the Consent
Agenda as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
The Commissioners approved the minutes of the following meetings as presented by the Clerk to the Board:
Agenda Review meeting held on November 29, 2007
Board of Equalization and Review meeting held on November 30, 2007
Regular Session meeting held on December 3, 2007
Adoption of Resolution to Add Field View Road and Old Field Road in Glen Arbor Subdivision to the State
Highway System
The Commissioners adopted the resolution to addField View Road and Old Field Road in Glen Arbor
Subdivisionto the State Highway System (Division File No: 1107-N)
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXX,
Page 36.1.
Approval of First Reading of Non-Exclusive Franchise to Service Trash.Com LLC ? Legal Department
The Commissioners, according to Section 44-55 of the County Code, approved the first reading to award a non-
exclusive franchise to Service Trash.Com LLC for the collection of solid waste for compensation. Staff has reviewed the
required documents and finds the organization and financial integrity adequate for franchise award. The second reading
will be at the Board?s January 7, 2008 meeting.
Authorization to Submit a Grant Application for Continued Funding of Family Counseling Services ? Health
Department
The Commissioners authorized the Health Department to submit a grant application to Cape Fear Memorial
Foundation for continued funding for Family Counseling Services within the Child Service Coordination Program. If
awarded, the funds will be used for the continuance of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to administer the program and
provide in-home family counseling services to families and children with behavioral and mental health issues. The
program will continue only as long as funding and earned Medicaid revenues support the continuation of the program.
No County match is required.
Acceptance of North Carolina HIV/STD Prevention and Care Branch Grant Funds ? Health Department
The Commissioners, on behalf of the Health Department, accepted grant funds from the North Carolina
HIV/STD Prevention and Care Branch in the amount of $75,000. The funds will be used to hire a Health Educator to
focus on HIV/STD prevention, education, and testing, to include outreach to new sites in the community focusing on
minorities and at-risk populations. A budget ordinance amendment will be submitted at a later date for adoption. The
funds are guaranteed through May 2010 with the possibility of an extension.
Approval of Release of Tax Values ? Tax Department
The Commissioners granted the following taxpayers the Senior Citizen/Disability Exclusion:
Brown, Oscar Life Estate, Etal $ 45,556
Caldwell, Shirley M. Etal 82,808
Carroll, Irene 118,892
Griffin, Katherine M. Etal. 135,962
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James, Rose Marie 91,431
Kornegay, Joan G. 154,195
Leparulo, Judith K. 110,610
Martin, Patricia Elizabeth 62,177
McConnell, Jeanne V. Rev. Trust 130,226
Radcliffe, V. Duncan Trust 223,240
Romero, Mark A. 79,283
Sinhel, Ina Olson 98,593
Thompson, Annie B. 80,932
Thompson, Gladys W. 34,283
Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendments ? Budget Department
The Commissioners adopted the following budget ordinance amendments:
08-102 - Health Department
08-104 - Museum
08-105 - Emergency Management
2008-63 - Sheriff's Office
2008-64 - Sheriff's Office
Copies of the budget ordinance amendments are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in
Exhibit Book XXX, Page 36.2.
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS
County Manager Shell requested the following employees to step forward to receive service awards:
Five Year: Kathy Carmack - Health Department
Carin Faulkner - Health Department
Jessica Fell - Health Department
Hugo Hansen - Sheriff's Office
Gary Rogers - Sheriff's Office
Linda Taylor - Sheriff's Office
Alice Smithey - Tax Department
Fifteen Year: Daisy Brown - Health Department
Hazel Hewitt - Health Department
Twenty Year: Bruce Shell - County Manager?s Office
Lisa Johnson - Social Services
Leslie Smiley - Social Services
Twenty-Five Year: David Weaver - County Manager's Office
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer presented a service award to each employee, expressed appreciation
and thanked them for their dedicated years of service.
RECOGNITION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
County Manager Shell requested the following new employees to stand and be introduced:
Hulan Anderson - Environmental Management
David Bartlett - Environmental Management
David Flowers - Environmental Management
Jacqueline Winant - Health Department
Tammara Lanunziata - Health Department
Irene Bridge - Health Department
Lakeisha Dixon - Health Department
Jere Pelletier - Inspections Department
Theresa Davis - Register of Deeds
Marjorie Roebuck - Social Services
Zoila Brock - Social Services
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer welcomed the new employees to County Government and wished them
success in their new positions.
COASTAL BEACON AWARD PRESENTATION TO PROGRESS ENERGY
Vice-Chairman Caster reported that Progress Energy is the recipient of the Coastal Beacon Award from the
North Carolina Beach, Inlet & Waterway Association. The award recognizes Progress Energy for ?faithful and
significant contributions to the mission of North Carolina Beach, Inlet & Waterway Association through consistent event
sponsorships?.
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Vice-Chairman Caster presented the Coastal Beacon Award to Don Cook of Progress Energy.
Don Cook, on behalf of Progress Energy, accepted the award.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA TO CONTINUE
FUNDING THE NORTH CAROLINA SEA GRANT COASTAL OFFICES
North CarolinaSea Grant Coastal Construction and Erosion Specialist Spencer Rogers reported that the State is
considering a funding level insufficient to allow continued functioning of Sea Grant regional coastal offices. North
Carolina Sea Grant works with individuals, groups, government agencies, local governments and businesses in an effort
to help all understand the State?s coastal environment and to promote the sustainable use of marine resources. North
Carolina Sea Grant provides peer reviewed, scientific research, outreach programs and other services to coastal
communities and has a reputation as a reliable source for practical solutions to problems and issues that arise in coastal
areas.
Staff is requesting the Board consider adopting the resolution requesting the State of North Carolina to continue
funding the North Carolina Sea Grant coastal satellite offices as they offer a valuable and irreplaceable resource to the
people, businesses and local governments in the coastal communities.
Vice-Chairman Caster read the resolution into the record and moved for approval.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to adopt the resolution requesting
the State of North Carolina to continue funding the North Carolina Sea Grant coastal satellite offices as they offer a
valuable and irreplaceable resource to the people, businesses and local governments in the coastal communities. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXX,
Page 36.3.
REMOVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 6 ? GANG TASK FORCE PRESENTATION
Chairman Greer reported that Regular Agenda Item 6 ? Gang Task Force Presentation has been removed from
the agenda and will be presented at the Board?s January 22, 2008 meeting.
ADOPTION OF SMITH CREEK PARK CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE AND BUDGET ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
Parks Director Neal Lewis reported that the Board is being asked to adopt the Capital Project Ordinance for
Smith Creek Park and budget ordinance amendment 2008-68.
The amount of the Capital Project Ordinance is based on revenue that is available from the sale of the sand at
the Smith Lake site in the amount of $725,000. Currently, the only expenditure budgeted for the project will be the
design fee of $115,100. Budget ordinance amendments for the other components of the project will be brought to the
Board for consideration at the appropriate time.
Staff is requesting the Board adopt the Capital Project Ordinance for the Smith Creek Park and budget
ordinance amendment 2008-68 in the amount of $115,100 to appropriate revenue from the sale of sand for the design
component of the capital project.
In response to Board questions, Parks Director Lewis reported that it is not anticipated that Parks Referendum
Bond funds will be used for Smith Creek Park but that revenue from the sale of sand will be sufficient to cover the
development.
Chairman Greer requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to adopt the Capital Project
Ordinance for the Smith Creek Park and budget ordinance amendment 2008-68 in the amount of $115,100 to appropriate
revenue from the sale of sand for the design component of the capital project. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the capital project ordinance and a copy of the budget ordinance amendment are hereby incorporated
as a part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XXX, Page 36.4.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ENDORSING FULL REINSTATEMENT OF RECURRENT FUNDING BY
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL PROGRAMS TO THE
CONTINUATION BUDGET
Judge Corpening II, Chief District Court Judge, and Department of Social Services Assistant Director and Vice-
Chairwoman of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Wanda Marino reported that currently the General Assembly has
not budgeted funds for the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council programs across the State. The result of this action is
estimated to be a loss of $25 million statewide. Locally, this would result in a loss of approximately $443,625 to New
Hanover County's Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. The impact on services would be highly significant.
The following agencies would be impacted by a funding loss:
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Juvenile Day Treatment $201,161
Psychological Services $200,602
Teen Court $ 36,362
Administration $ 5,500
Total $443,625
The Community Alternatives for Youth network is requesting the Board adopt the resolution endorsing full
reinstatement of recurrent funding by the General Assembly for Juvenile Crime Prevention Council programs to the
continuation budget and the allocation of additional funds to support legislative mandates, to protect the community, and
provide a juvenile justice continuum at the local level.
Commissioner Kopp voiced his concern on recurrent funding items in the General Assembly budget stating that
he feels that programs should require review and be approved on merit. He stated that the Juvenile Crime Prevention
Council programs have been successful and he supports using State funds to continue the programs but does not support
the resolution endorsing recurrent funding in the continuation budget process.
Judge Corpening and Commissioner Pritchett reported that these programs are reviewed carefully on the local
level and a detail report is provided to the State. If funding is not included in the continuation budget, the Juvenile Crime
Prevention Council will need to apply for funding on an annual basis and be a detriment to the consistency of the
program.
Commissioner Davis stated that this program has been successful and he has concerns that if the General
Assembly does not approve the funding for FY 08-09, the County will need to provide the funds to keep the program
running.
Commissioner Pritchett read the resolution into the record and moved for approval.
Motion:
Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to adopt the resolution endorsing
full reinstatement of recurrent funding by the General Assembly for Juvenile Crime Prevention Council programs to the
continuation budget and the allocation of additional funds to support legislative mandates, to protect the community, and
provide a juvenile justice continuum at the local level. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 1. Commissioner
Kopp voted in opposition.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXX,
Page 36.5.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR
PARKS BOND PROJECTS TO HADEN-STANZIALE ARCHITECTS
Parks Director Neal Lewis reported that the Parks Department received proposals from seven firms for
architectural services for six parks bond projects.
Based on qualifications, experience, references, fee schedule and time schedule, the committee narrowed the list
down to four firms who were invited to present to the committee. Two finalists were selected and additional information
was requested. Based upon experience, fee schedule, contract administration and accessibility, the committee and the
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board unanimously agreed to recommend award of contract to Haden-Stanziale in an
amount not to exceed $460,000.
Staff is requesting the Board adopt the resolution awarding the contract for the design and construction
administration of approximately $3.3 million of parks projects including Arrowhead Park, Parkwood Recreation Area,
Monterey Heights Park, Wrightsboro Area Park, Smith Creek Park, and Middle Sound Park to Haden-Stanziale
Architects in an amount not to exceed $460,000 and direct Staff to negotiate and finalize details for the contract based on
the contents of the submission.
In response to Board questions, Senior Budget Analyst Beth Schrader reported that of the approximate $13
million in the County?s portion of the Bond Referendum funds; close to $4.8 million has been appropriated.
Chairman Greer requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to adopt the resolution awarding the
contract for the design and construction administration of parks projects to Haden-Stanziale Architects in an amount not
to exceed $460,000 and direct Staff to negotiate and finalize contract details. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXX,
Page 36.6.
FAMILY FINDING PILOT PROJECT PRESENTATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FAMILY FINDING PILOT
PROGRAM
Department of Social Services Director LaVaughn Nesmith and Assistant Director Wanda Marino presented an
overview on the Family Funding in North Carolina Project. The North Carolina Division of Social Services has
submitted a proposal to Duke Endowment to fund a pilot of Family Finding in North Carolina. The goal of the Family
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Finding program is to help children for whom their permanent plan is adoption, or children who are difficult to place, to
find identified families or placement options.
Family Finding helps these children identify and cultivate "sustainable family connections" with lost relatives or
previously unknown family connections ? providing adoptive parents, legal guardians, or adults committed to enduring
relationships. The program helps shorten the time to permanent placement, reducing the likelihood of children
languishing in or aging out of foster care to uncertain futures.
Ten counties will be chosen to participate in the pilot. If awarded, the grant will fund a position, salary and
fringe, for a period of one to two years. The selected counties will be responsible for providing office space, equipment,
supplies, etc.
Staff is requesting authorization to submit a proposal to participate in the pilot program, and if selected, approve
moving forward with the implementation of Family Finding and the hiring of one new full-time social worker
position. The position would be eliminated when the grant funding ends. New Hanover County will be required to
provide office space, equipment and supplies. If the grant is awarded, a budget ordinance amendment will be brought for
the Board?s consideration.
Chairman Greer requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to authorize the Department of
Social Services to submit a proposal to participate in the Family Finding pilot program through Duke Endowment, and if
awarded, approve the implementation of Family Finding and the hiring of one new full-time social worker position.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
BREAK:
Chairman Greer called for a break at 10:09 a.m. until 10:33 a.m.
JUVENILE DAY TREATMENT CENTER PLANNING PROCESS UPDATE AND AUTHORIZATION TO
SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GOVERNOR?S CRIME COMMISSION FOR THE 2008-2009
FISCAL YEAR
Juvenile Day Treatment Center Director John Ranalli presented an overview of its planning process and
requested authorization to submit a grant application to the Governor's Crime Commission in January 2008 for fiscal
year 2008-2009 in the amount of $300,000. If awarded, the funds will be used to provide expanded vocational and
therapeutic services for clients in the Juvenile Day Treatment Center program. The grant would add after school
programming from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in an effort to deter youth from either dropping out of school or from being
long term suspended. Vocational components would include computer, electrical, horticulture and auto mechanics. The
grant also has a special component for at-risk females (age 12 - 18) providing mentoring opportunities and academic
support to assist with classroom success. The grant covers one Vocation Coordinator, and three instructors. This grant
covers a two year period. The program is collaboration between the Department of Social Services, New Hanover
County Schools, Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and the Juvenile Day Treatment Center.
There is no required match for this grant. When grant funding ends, positions will be eliminated.
Staff is requesting the Board endorse the Juvenile Day Treatment Center planning process and authorize staff to
submit a funding request for fiscal year 2008-2009 to the Governor's Crime Commission in the amount of $300,000 for
the expansion of the vocational education and therapeutic programs to foster reduction in crime. If awarded the grant, a
budget ordinance amendment will be submitted for Commissioners approval.
Chairman Greer requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to endorse the Juvenile Day
Treatment Center planning process and authorize staff to submit a funding request for fiscal year 2008-2009 to the
Governor's Crime Commission in the amount of $300,000 for the expansion of the vocational education and therapeutic
programs to foster reduction in crime. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO HIRE TWO COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE COUNSELORS FOR THE
JUVENILE DAY TREATMENT CENTER FUNDED BY MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT
Juvenile Day Treatment Center Director John Ranalli presented the request to hire two Community Support
Service Counselors. The State Mental Health Reform created a new category titled Enhanced Services. These enhanced
services include Day Treatment and Community Support. The Juvenile Day Treatment Center is a licensed mental
health facility endorsed to provide these services. Community Support replaces the Transition program which was
previously supported by the completed Safe Schools Healthy Students grant. These counselors are responsible for
creating the treatment plans for youth needing enhanced services like day treatment, or basic services like individual or
group counseling. They also have the responsibility for doing the follow up work with clients being discharged from the
Juvenile Day Treatment Center. The reimbursement rate with Medicaid and the number of hours allowed per week per
counselor will cover all costs associated with the salary and benefits for these positions making the request budget
neutral.
Staff is requesting the Board approve the request to hire two Community Support Service Counselors for the
Juvenile Day Treatment Center with the positions to be funded by Medicaid reimbursement. A budget ordinance
amendment will be presented to the Board for their consideration at a later time.
Chairman Greer requested direction from the Board.
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Motion:
Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to approve the request to hire two
Community Support Service Counselors for the Juvenile Day Treatment Center with the positions to be funded by
Medicaid reimbursement. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE JUVENILE DAY TREATMENT CENTER TO SUBMIT A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE MENTAL HEALTH TRUST FUND THROUGH SOUTHEASTERN CENTER
Juvenile Day Treatment Center Director John Ranalli presented the request to submit a grant application to the
Mental Health Trust Fund through Southeastern Center to fund one contracted position and two temporary positions.
The Mental Health Trust Fund is a one-time grant opportunity with a cap of $50,000 per request. With this grant, the
Juvenile Day Treatment Center can hire a consultant to work on the National Accreditation process between January
2008 and June of 2008 which is a requirement of the State Mental Health reform plan for all organizations endorsed to
provide enhanced services like Day Treatment, Diagnostic Assessment, and Community Support. A portion of the grant
in the amount of $27,000 will pay for a contracted consultant to write the application and submit it to the appropriate
national organization.
In order to maintain safety and protection for the clients, maintain staff to client ratios as required by the State,
and address current increased administrative requirements with Medicaid, the remaining $23,000 will pay for two
behavior intervention specialists, temporary positions, for the remainder of this fiscal year. No County match required.
When grant funding ends, the temporary positions and contracted position will be eliminated.
Staff is requesting the Board authorize staff to submit a grant application in the amount of $50,000 to the
Mental Health Trust Fund to hire a National Accreditation consultant, contracted position, and hire two behavior
intervention specialists, temporary positions, for the current fiscal year, and, if awarded approve the acceptance. A
budget amendment will be submitted to Commissioners for approval if grant is received.
Chairman Greer requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to authorize staff to submit a grant
application in the amount of $50,000 to the Mental Health Trust Fund to hire a National Accreditation consultant,
contracted position, and hire two behavior intervention specialists, temporary positions, for the current fiscal year, and
accept the funds if awarded. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST FROM KURE BEACH FOR FUNDS TO PURCHASE LAND FOR A PARK
Parks Director Neal Lewis presented the request by the Town of Kure Beach that the County assist them in their
effort to purchase the Rolling Surf Motel property and redevelop it into a beach access and park facility.
Kure Beach Mayor Tim Fuller presented the request that the County assist in their effort to purchase the Rolling
Surf Motel property and redevelop it into a beach access and park facility. The proposed project will also serve as an
innovative water filtration system that will collect storm water and reduce the pollution of surface run-off into the ocean.
The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution December 7, 2007, in support of the purchase
of property for the Town of Kure Beach Project and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution
November 21, 2007, in support of the purchase of property for the Town of Kure Beach Project.
The closing is scheduled for December 21, 2007, with the commitment to incur all liability with the assurance
of other future partners joining the Town prior to the start of payments in October 2008. The Town of Kure Beach will
hold a final Council vote on December 18, 2007, and has requested New Hanover County?s public support and
commitment with a contribution to the project through the Parks Bond Proceeds.
Commissioner Davis reported that it is his understanding that the Parks Advisory Board has approved the
request with a suggested contribution in the amount of $500,000 from Parks Bond Referendum funds.
In response to Board questions, Mayor Fuller stated that the Town of Kure Beach is willing to enter into an
Interlocal Agreement outlining details if the property is ever sold and public access issues.
Commissioner Davis stated that if the Board approves the $500,000 Parks Bond Referendum fund expenditure,
approximately $4 million will remain.
The Town of Kure Beach is requesting the Board adopt the resolution supporting them in the purchase and
redevelopment of the Rolling Surf Motel Property into a beach access and park facility and approving a contribution in
the amount of $500,000 to be appropriated from the Parks Bond Referendum funds.
Chairman Greer requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to adopt the resolution supporting
the Town of Kure Beach in the purchase and redevelopment of the Rolling Surf Motel Property and approving a
contribution in the amount of $500,000 to be appropriated from the Parks Bond Referendum funds and directing Staff to
execute an interlocal agreement related to the transaction. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXX,
Page 36.7.
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APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER REPRESENTATIVES TO BOARD AND COMMITTEES FOR 2008
Chairman Greer reported that the Board is being requested to appoint commissioners to serve on the various
New Hanover County boards and committees for 2008.
COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED TO COUNTY
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR YEAR 2008
Airlie Gardens Foundation Board of Directors Commissioner Davis
Bellamy Mansion Museum Board of Directors Commissioner Kopp
Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees Commissioner Davis
CFCC Long-Range Planning Committee Commissioner Davis
Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board Commissioner Pritchett
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Chairman Greer/Vice-Chairman Caster
Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority/WAVE Transit Commissioner Pritchett
Chamber of Commerce Vice-Chairman Caster
Chamber?s Community Growth Planning Core Team Chairman Greer
Convention Center Task Force Vice-Chairman Caster
Council of Governments - Executive Committee Commissioner Pritchett
Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board Commissioner Kopp
Department of Social Services Board Vice-Chairman Caster
Fire Commissioners Commissioner Pritchett
Department of Health Board Commissioner Pritchett
Human Relations Commission Commissioner Kopp
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Commissioner Kopp
Legion Stadium Committee Vice-Chairman Caster
Legion Stadium Committee Commissioner Kopp
Local Emergency Planning Committee Commissioner Kopp
Lower Cape Fear River Program Advisory Board Commissioner Pritchett
Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority Vice-Chairman Caster/Commissioner Kopp
NCACC Board of Trustees Government Liaison Commissioner Kopp
NHRMC Board of Trustees Chairman Greer
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Chairman Greer
Port, Waterway & Beach Commission Vice-Chairman Caster
Smart Start Commissioner Pritchett
Southeastern Center (Mental Health) Commissioner Pritchett
Southeastern Economic Development Commission Commissioner Kopp
Tourism Development Authority Vice-Chairman Caster
Water Development Task Force District Chairman Kopp
Watershed Management Advisory Committee Vice-Chairman Caster
Wilmington Downtown, Inc. Commissioner Davis
Wilmington Industrial Commission Chairman Greer
Wilmington Regional Film Commission Chairman Greer
Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Commissioner Kopp
Organization (Transportation Advisory Committee)
Motion:
Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to approve the 2008 commissioner
appointments remain the same as the 2007 appointments. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appointments to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Chairman Greer reported that vacancies need to be filled on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory
Committee and one applicant was eligible for reappointment and three applications had been received and requested
nominations from the Board.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Greer MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to reappoint Sandra Oglesby to serve a
three-year term on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee with the term to expire December 31, 2010
and to appoint Nadine Shipman, Judy B. Smith and Joanne P. Wright to serve one-year terms on the Adult Care Home
Community Advisory Committee with the terms to expire on December 31, 2008. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Appointment to the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority/Wave Transit Authority
Chairman Greer reported that one vacancy needs to be filled on the Cape Fear Public Transportation
Authority/Wave Transit Authority with one application having been received and requested nominations from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to appoint George M. Dolan to
serve a three-year term on the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority/Wave Transit Authority with the term to expire
December 31, 2008. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Appointment to the Cooperative Extension Advisory Council
Chairman Greer reported that one vacancy needs to be filled on the Cooperative Extension Advisory Council
with one application having been received and requested nominations from the Board.
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Motion:
Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp,to appoint Ann Hilburn to serve a
three-year term on the Cooperative Extension Advisory Council with the term to expire May 31, 2010. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Appointments to the Board of Health
Chairman Greer reported that vacancies need to be filled on the Board of Health in the General Public,
Optometrist, Physician and Veterinarian categories with two applicants eligible for reappointment in the Physician and
Veterinarian categories and ten applications having been received in the General Public and Optometrist categories and
requested nominations from the Board.
Commissioner Kopp nominated Robert M. Shakar, Jr., MD and G. Robert Weedon, DVM. The nomination was
seconded by Commissioner Pritchett.
Vote:
The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Robert M. Shakar, Jr., MD to serve a three-year term on the Board of
Health in the Physician category with the term to expire December 31, 2010 and G. Robert Weedon, DVM in the
Veterinarian category with the term to expire December 31, 2010.
Commissioner Davis nominated Dr. Michael Goins. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Kopp.
Vote:
The Board voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Michael Goins to serve a three-year term on the Board of Health in
the Optometrist category with the term to expire December 31, 2010.
Vice-Chairman Caster nominated Robert E. Lewis. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Kopp.
Vote:
The Board voted unanimously to appoint Robert E. Lewis to serve a three-year term on the Board of Health in the
General Public category with the term to expire December 31, 2010.
Appointment to the Human Relations Commission
Chairman Greer reported that one vacancy needs to be filled on the Human Relations Commission in the At-
Large Representative category with six applications having been received in the At-Large Representative category and
requested nominations from the Board.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED Commissioner Kopp to appoint Jeremy Bierlein to serve a
three-year term on the Human Relations Commission in the At-Large Representative category with the term to expire
December 31, 2010. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Appointments to the Tourism Development Authority
Chairman Greer reported that four vacancies need to be filled on the Tourism Development Authority in the
Chamber of Commerce, Kure Beach Hotel Owner/Manager, Tourist Attraction and Wrightsville Beach Hotel with over
150 rooms Owner/Manager categories with two applicants eligible for reappointment, one applicant willing to serve a
third term and one new application having been received.
Commissioner Davis nominated A. Scott Cromartie. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Kopp.
Vote:
The Board voted unanimously to reappoint A. Scott Cromartie to serve a three-year term on the Tourism
Development Authority in the Chamber of Commerce category with the term to expire December 31, 2010.
Vice-Chairman Caster nominated Ronnie W. Pernell. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Kopp.
Vote:
The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Ronnie W. Pernell to serve a three-year term on the Tourism
Development Authority in the Kure Beach Hotel Owner/Manager category with the term to expire December 31, 2010.
Vice-Chairman Caster nominated Donna Moffitt. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Pritchett.
Vote:
The Board voted unanimously to appoint Donna Moffitt to serve a three-year term on the Tourism Development
Authority in the Tourist Attraction category with the term to expire December 31, 2010.
After brief discussion, the consensus of the Board is for Mary B. Martin to continue her current appointment on
the Tourism Development Authority in the Wrightsville Beach Hotel with over 150 rooms Owner/Manager category
until the position is filled.
MEETING RECESSED TO HOLD A REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER
AND SEWER DISTRICT
Chairman Greer convened from Regular Session at 11:38 a.m. to hold a meeting of the New Hanover County
Water and Sewer District.
Chairman Greer reconvened to Regular Session at 11:39 a.m.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Greer announced that time had been reserved to allow the public to present an item that was not listed
on the regular agenda. He requested all persons speaking to limit their remarks to three minutes.
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No items were presented.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
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Commissioner Kopp presented an update on the 21 Transportation Committee which was appointed to address
the issues in response to the passing of Senate Bill 1513. Senate Bill 1513 addresses the shortfall of transportation
funding and allows Counties to voluntarily assume transportation funding needs. New Hanover County resident Lanny
Wilson is serving on the committee.
Chairman Greer stated that in the past it has been the practice of the General Assembly to appropriate
transportation funds to balance the State budget.
Commissioner Kopp responded that in the past the General Assembly has appropriated approximately $150
million of transportation funds to balance their budget. It is his understanding that this is one of the practices that the
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21 Transportation Committee will recommend be discontinue so that transportation funding is used to address
transportation needs.
CLOSED SESSION
Chairman Greer announced a Closed Session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) to conduct annual
performance evaluations for the County Manager, County Attorney and Clerk to the Board and pursuant to N.C.G.S 143-
318.11 (a)(3) to consult with the County Attorney regarding pending litigation.
Chairman Greer convened to Closed Session at 11:44 a.m.
BREAK
Chairman Greer called for a lunch break from 12:57 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. and announced that the Closed Session
will continue immediately following the lunch break.
CONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Chairman Greer reconvened to Regular Session at 2:57 p.m.
He reported that the Board consulted with the County Attorney regarding pending litigation with no action
being taken. The Board also conducted performance reviews for the County Attorney, Clerk to the Board and the
County Manager. All three employees received exceptional evaluation ratings. The County Manager was granted a
6.5% pay increase; the County Attorney and Clerk to the Board were granted a 5% pay increase.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Greer requested a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Greer adjourned the meeting at 2:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board