2008-01-17 Agenda Review
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSBOOK 31
AGENDA REVIEW MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2008 PAGE 289
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met for Agenda Review on Thursday, January 17,
2008, at 4:15 p.m. in Conference Room 601 at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government
Center Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Chairman Robert G. Greer; Vice-Chairman William A. Caster; 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.
Commissioner Ted Davis, Jr. was absent.
Chairman Greer called the meeting to order and announced that the purpose of the meeting is to review and
discuss the Board?s January 22, 2008 Regular Session meeting agenda and Water and Sewer District meeting
agenda.
The Board discussed Consent Agenda Item 3 ? Adoption of Capital Project Ordinance for Cape Fear
Community College Public Safety Training Center and Ordinance for Budget Amendment 2008-74. Finance
Director Avril Pinder and Budget Director Cam Griffin reported that the Board of Commissioners approved
contributing $3.5 million toward this project on September 19, 2005. The City of Wilmington is also contributing
$3.5 million. The total project cost is estimated to be $10.1 million. State Construction funds in the amount of
$3.14 million have been utilized to this point and the project is now at the place where the remaining funds are
required. The County will fund its portion through installment financing with $1.75 million from the General Fund
and $1.75 million from the Fire District.
The Board discussed Additional Agenda Item 1 ? Consideration of a Resolution and Financial Support for
the Ten-Tear Plan to End Homelessness. Chairman Greer presented an overview of the request.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 6 ? Consideration of a Resolution of Support for the Initiative
with the NCDOT to Install a Traffic Signal at the Intersection of US Highway 17 (Market Street) and Marsh Oaks
Drive (SR 2734). Planning Director Chris O?Keefe presented an overview of the request stating that the resolution
for the Board?s consideration supports the study that was completed by NCDOT.
Regular Agenda Item 8 ? Presentation on Commissioning Ceremony for Submarine (USS North Carolina,
SSN-777) and Consideration of Request for Support. Vice-Chairman Caster presented an overview of the request
stating that total cost of the commissioning ceremonies and events is $350,000. This includes special security that is
needed for the nuclear submarine. The County is being requested to contribute $50,000.
Regular Agenda Item 9 ? Consideration of Request for Additional Positions for the Department of Social
Services. Assistant County Manager Chris Coudriet presented an overview of the request for additional positions.
Regular Agenda Item 10 ? Consideration of Request for Five Deputy Sheriff Positions and Adoption of
Ordinance for Budget Amendment 08-122. Sheriff Sid Causey and staff presented an overview of the request for
the additional positions.
Regular Agenda Item 13 ? Consideration of State Public School Building Capital Fund Applications for
Lottery and Corporate Tax Average Daily Membership Funds. Budget Director Cam Griffin presented an overview
of the School Board?s request. Vice-Chairman Caster requested that Ms. Griffin be ready to explain the process
required for requesting lottery funds for the public?s knowledge.
Regular Agenda Item 14 ? Consideration of Engineering Services for the New Hanover County Landfill.
Environmental Management Director John Hubbard presented an overview of the request to award SCS Engineers
the contract for landfill engineering services.
Regular Agenda Item 15 ? Consideration of Revision of County Ordinance Chapter 26, Fire Protection and
Prevention, Article I, Section 26-2. Deputy Fire Chief Matt Davis reported that in order to ensure the protection of
the health and safety of the residents of the county, staff is proposing to amend Chapter 26-2 Open Burning for Fire
Training of the County Ordinance. This amendment will require any agency wishing to hold live burn training to
obtain prior approval of the County Fire Marshal.
District Chairman Kopp reported that Tony Boahn, McKim and Creed Engineers, will be presenting the
2007 Wastewater Master Plan Update.
Water and Sewer District Additional Item 2 ? Consideration of Capital Project Budget Amendment 2008-80 for
Sewer Junction Box Replacement at the Bradley Creek Pump Station. Interim County Engineer Dennis Ihnat
presented an overview of the request for the additional work that is required to ensure a quality project with regards
to upgrading the County's lines and manholes at the pump station, returning the station to a normal operating mode
so the City can complete all the required pump station upgrades required by the Special Order of Consent and
ensuring safe and effective operation of this critical infrastructure link in the Northeast Interceptor system. Timely
completion of this project will assist the City in completing the required improvements so the Northeast Interceptor
moratorium and Special Order of Consent can be removed.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSBOOK 31
AGENDA REVIEW MEETING, JANUARY 17, 2008 PAGE 290
There being no further business, Chairman Greer adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board