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Home My WebLink About2008-01-22 RM Exhibits NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 230 GOVERNMENT CENTER DRIVE, SUlTE 175 . WilMINGTON, NC 28403 (910) 798-7149 (910) 798-7145 FAX. WWW.NHCGOV.COM Robert G. Greer, Chairman. William A. Caster, Vice-Chairman Ted Davis, Jr., Commissioner. William A. Kopp, Jr., Commissioner. Nancy H. Pritchett, Commissioner Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board Xf53/.2,/a.... PROJECT ORDINANCE PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County: l. New Hanover County (County) is engaged in the Construction of the Public Safety Training Center, which capital project involves the construction and/or acquisition of capital assets. 2. County desires t6 authorize and budget for said project in a project ordinance adopted pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 1 59-13 .2, such ordinance to authorize all appropriations necessary for the completion of said project. 3. The County desires to expend its own funds for the purpose of paying certain costs of the project, for which expenditures the County reasonably expects to reimburse itself from the proceeds of debt to be incurred by the County. 4. This declaration of official intent is made pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations to expressly declare the official intent of the County to reimburse itself from the proceeds of debt to be bereinafter incurred by the County for certain expenditures paid by the County on or after the date which is sixty (60) days prior to the date hereof. 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 Public Safety Training Center, which project is herewith authorized. 3. The revenue that will finance said project is: Transfer from General Fund $1,750,000 Transfer from Fire District Fund 1,750.000 Total $3.500.000 4. The following appropriations necessary for the project are herewith made from the revenue listed above: Capital Project Expense $3.500.000 Total $3.500.000 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. N/)(Jf~ Robeli G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: ~\\~\r^ '-_ ~t\~~.L Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board AGENDA: January 22, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDIl~ANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2008-74 X631.2./b BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 2008-74 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: Cape Fear Community College-Public Safety Training Center D F' eoartment: IDance Revenue: Decrease Increase Transfer in from General Fund $1,750,000 Transfer in from Fire District Fund 1,750,000 Total $3.500,000 Exnenditure: Decrease Increase Capital Proiect Expense $3,500,000 Total $3.500,000 Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: General Fund F' rr f C' I P Deoartment: IDance rans ers to aDlta rOlects Revenue: Decrease Increase Installment Loan Proceeds $1,750000 Total $1.750000 Exnenditure: Decrease Increase Transfer to Caoital Proiect - Fund 357 $1,750,000 Total $1.750.000 Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: Fire District Fund D t t F' S Ad ' 't f epar men : Ire ervlces- mIDIS ra IOn Revenue: Decrease Increase Installment Loan Proceeds $1,750,000 Total $1.750000 Expenditure: Decrease Increase Transfer to Capital Proiect - Fund 357 $1,750,000 Total $1.750000 Section 2: Explanation The budget amendment is to establish the budget for the Cape Fear Community College-Public Safety Training Center Capital Project, according to the Capital Project Ordinance. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption, ~TEST: ~, ~ ' ~ \~ "-- ~",^,l' \~ Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 2008-74 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Furthermore, pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations, the County may reimburse itself from the proceeds of any future debt to be hereinafter incurred by the County for this project. Adoptod, thi, 22"' day of January, 2008/=-__ ~~ ~\J ~ TV . !I?~ /d~/r'} l</ ~'. ~\ g ,l.. -T-", ';JRlobert G. Greer, Chairman Z - '2 \ \~- < --' :r. '- J!.: I :z ~ \ J~/ 1-- :. / ,/,/ ",'>/ ,,-. \\1/ "-~/ 'f.~.3,.'2.L AGENDA: January 22, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-127 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-l27 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: Fire Services Department: Fire Services / Fire Services Operations Exoenditure: Decrease Increase Fire Services Ooerations: Training and Travel $1,000 Capital Outlav - Equioment $8,500 Total $9.500 Revenue:- Decrease Increase Fire Services Administration: CEDAP Grant $9,500 Total $9.500 Section 2: Explanation To budget grant funds and equipment awarded by Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) to New Hanover County Fire Services. The equipment is a Detection/Deterrence Search and Surveillance System (Zisto Search Camera System). The funds will cover travel expenses for one employee to attend a required training session to utilize the equipment properly. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 08-127 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this 22nd day of January, 2008. 1lJ:M.~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: S\\\i:~~ "-- ~t\\ll~~ Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board X83l.:L.3 AGENDA: January 22, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-123 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-123 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Section 1: Details of Budget Amend ment: Fund: General Fund Department: SherifPs Office Exnenditure: Decrease Increase Uniform Patrol: Capital Outlay - Equipment $11,794 Total $11,794 Revenue: Decrease Increase Uniform Patrol: Department of Homeland Securitv Grant $11,794 Total $11 794 . Section 2: Explanation To budget an equipment grant from the Department of Homeland Security, Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP), for a Tacsight SE35 Advance Thermal Imager for law enforcement. No local monies required. The budget amendment is for accounting purposes only. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 08-123 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this nnd day of January, 2008. ATTEST: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 230 GOVERNMENT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 175 . WilMINGTON, NC 28403 (910) 798-7149 . (910) 798-7145 FAX. WWW.NHCGOV.COM Robert G. Greer, Chairman. William A. Caster, Vice-Chairman Ted Davis, Jr., Commissioner. William A. Kopp, Jr., Commissioner. Nancy H. Pritchett, Commissioner Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board X"B 31. 1... !fa.. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS New Hanover County, North Carolina Local Economic Benefit Plan 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program RESOLUTION WHEREAS, to ensure that, to the greatest extent possible, contracts for work are awarded to business concerns located or owned in substantial part, by persons residing in the Section 3 covered area, as required by the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, New Hanover County has developed and hereby adopts the following plan; and WHEREAS, the Section 3 Plan shall apply to services needed in connection with the grant, including, but not limited to, businesses in the fields of planning, consulting, design, building, construction and renovation; and WHEREAS, the Section 3 covered project area, for purposes of this grant program, shall include New Hanover County and portions of the immediate adjacent area; and WHEREAS, when in need of service, New Hanover County will identify suppliers, contractors, or subcontractors. Resources shall include the Minority Business Enterprise, published by the County Department of Commerce, local directories and Small. Business Administration local offices. Word of mouth recommendation shall also be used as a resource; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County will include the Section 3 clause in all contracts executed under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and WHEREAS, each contract for housing rehabilitation in excess of $100,000 shall be required to submit a Section 3 Plan. The Plan will be maintained on file in the New Hanover County Commissioners Office, Planning Department and Public Library, and shall remain current. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that prior to any contracting, major purchases or hiring, New Hanover County will develop a list of jobs, supplies and contractors likely to be utilized during the implementation of the Scattered Site Housing Project. ADOPTED this the 22nd day of January, 2008. /--0'\,.: TY ';'>, - P/---,-~-!\I 0'" '-/ . ~;.-;" .!:Y.r' ' fl\ . "~~~ 5~\ \)'0 ~ ""? ;r: '~) ~ ,- \ v', ':;;-1 \ I /.:,./ ~;;A~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman """ ~ '~~~ 'i~~;{.i~: > / '~ ATTEST: , \\ ~\;~f~ ~- ~~\uL\- Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 230 GOVERNMENT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 175 . WilMINGTON, NC 28403 (910) 798-7149 . (910) 798-7145FAX. WWW.NHCGOV.COM Robert G. Greer, Chairman. William A. Caster, Vice-Chairman Ted Davis, Jr., Commissioner. William A. Kopp, Jr., Commissioner. Nancy H. Pritchett, Commissioner '" ~ol. 2.lfb Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS New Hanover County, North Carolina Equal Employment and Procurement Plan 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program RESOLUTION WHEREAS, New Hanover County maintains a policy of providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor, except where religion, sex, national origin, or age are bona fide occupation qualifications for employment; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of this policy, New Hanover County prohibits any retaliatory action of any kind taken by any employee of the locality against any other employee or applicant for employment because that person made a charge, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in a hearing, proceeding or investigation of employment discrimination; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County shall strive for greater utilization of all persons by identifying previously under-utilized groups in the work force, such as minorities, women, and the handicapped, and making special efforts toward their recruitment, selection, development and upward mobility in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment; and WHEREAS, responsibility for implementing equal employment opportunities and Affirmative Action measurement is hereby assigned to the County Manager and/or other persons designated by the Chief Elected official to assist in the implementation of this policy statement; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County shall develop a self-evaluation mechanism to provide for periodic examination and evaluation. Periodic reports as requested on the progress of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action will be presented to the Chief Elected Official. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that New Hanover County is committed to this policy and is aware that with its implementation, New Hanover County will receive positive benefits through the greater utilization and development of all its human resources. ADOPTED this the 22nd day of January, 2008. Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: ~\\ ~\. . l _ ~r\\\ \ to. Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board '/.. f:> 3 \. ~.~ (k.. AGENDA: January 22, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET. BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-115 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08- 1 l5 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: General Fund Department: Social ServicesIWork First Demo Grant - T ANF Exoenditure: Decrease Increase Work First Demo Grant - T ANF: T ANF Grant Child Dav Care $13,868 Client Incentives $12,000 Total $25.868 Revenue: Decrease Increase Work First Demo Grant - T ANF: TANF - Work First Demo Grant $25,868 Total $25.868 Section 2: Explanation To increase budget for additional Federal Work First Demo Grant funds awarded to New Hanover County. No additional County funds are required. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 08-115 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this 22nd day of January, 2007. i{itJm~ ATTEST: ~~~\CA L_ ~~JI'~ Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board 'ft3 31. Z.5 b AGENDA: January 22, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-119 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-119 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: General Fund Department: Criminal Justice Partnership Program Exnenditure: Decrease Increase Contracted Services $12,300 Total $12,300 Revenue: Decrease Increase Criminal Justice Partnership Program Grant $12,300 Total $12.300 Section 2: Explanation To budget increase for reallocated funds. The Criminal Justice Partnership grant supports the Day Sentencing Program, which is operated through a contract with Coastal Horizons. The program is designed to reduce recidivism rates, probation revocation, and reduce alcoholism and other drug dependencies among offenders. No County match funds are required. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 08-119 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this 22nd day of January, 2008. x~ Robert G, Greer, Chairman ATTEST: ~\ -\ \ ":\\\ \\l \\- . Shel a L. Sc ult,"Clerk to the oard 'ff6 3/. 2....SC- AGENDA: January 22, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-126 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-126 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: General Fund Department: Health-HIV/STD Prevention Outreach Exnenditure: Decrease Increase HIV/STD Prevention Outreach: Salarv $12,800 FICA 1,000 Retirement 650 Medical 3,550 LTD 200 Contracted Services 4,250 Printing 200 Supplies 750 Supplies - Computer 1,400 Emplovee Reimbursement 200 Total $25.000 Revenue: Decrease Increase HIV /STD Prevention Outreach: NC Department of Health & Human Services $25,000 Grant Total $25,000 Section 2: Explanation The New Hanover County Health Department has been awarded $175,000 for HIV/STD Prevention Outreach ($25,000 for FY07-08, $75,000 for FY08-09, and $75,000 for FY09-l0). This award is from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' HIV/STD Prevention and Care Branch. The application for this grant was approved during the 12/17/2007 New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meeting. We are requesting approval to move these awarded funds into our budget. No County match funds are required. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 08-126 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this 22nd day of January, 2008. 1?J.I~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: ~\,,\" '- ~~\, \,\ She) a L. Schult, Clerk to the Board y. 8 31. ~.S'd.. AGENDA: January 22, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-128 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-128 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: General Fund Department: Health/NC Asthma Program EXDenditure: Decrease Increase NC Asthma Program: Salary $2,575 FICA 200 Retirement 125 Medical 575 LTD 25 Advertising 7,000 Printing 600 Supplies 2,100 Employee Reimbursement 800 Travel and Training 1,000 Total $15,000 Revenue: Decrease Increase NC Asthma Program: NC Department of Health & Human Services Grant $15,000 Total $15.000 Section 2: Explanation The New Hanover County Health Department has been awarded $15,000 by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services' Asthma Program. The application for this grant was approved during the 1 l/19/2007 New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meeting. We are requesting approval to add these awarded funds to our budget. No County match funds are required. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 08-128 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this 22nd day of January, 2008. ?HM-- Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: ~\\,-,\^ \ ~l~ Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board -----_..-~=-~:---........ /:',0 I'" Ii. IV ~~ / ~l_//~'"'--. 0)", /;;1\-'/ [l\ 'r>~\~ /;0.. ":.-':\. (1 [!{ ~, } \ \v\ -'"'I \\1/\" I ~ /f "-"'- :'~~:,_' ,_ {0/ ',-Ll J A ['L"'~ C~\~r~t.'\\l';/' .~~ AGENDA: January 22, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2008-77 X';31.2.Se. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 2008-77 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Section 1: Details. of Budget Amend ment: Fund: Controlled Substance Tax Department: Sherifrs Office Exoenditure: Decrease Increase Controlled Substance Tax: Supplies $7,6l4 Total $7.614 Revenue: Decrease Increase Controlled Substance Tax: Controlled Substance Tax $7,614 Total $7.614 Section 2: Explanation To budget 12/20/07 receipt of$7,614. Controlled Substance Tax funds are budgeted as received and must be used for law enforcement as the Sheriff deems necessary. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 2008-77 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this 22nd day of January, 2008. 1?Jf~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: Xt33/.:z..5"F AGENDA: January 22, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2008-78 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 2008-78 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: Controlled Substance Tax Department: SherifPs Office Exnenditure: Decrease Increase Federal Forfeited Property: Supplies $15,853 Total $15,853 Revenue: Decrease Increase Federal Forfeited Property: Federal Forfeited Property $15,853 Total $15.853 Section 2: Explanation To budget l2/18/07 and 12/27/07 receipts of $l5,853. Federal Forfeited Property funds are budgeted as received and must be used for law enforcement as the Sheriff deems necessary. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 2008-78 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this 220d day of January, 2008. ll,U;6L Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: ~,~\". ~iL'~ Sheila L. Sc ult, Clerk to the Board '/..'1331.2./.r; State of the County New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Robert G. Greer, Chairman January 22, 2008 Good morning. As we begin a new calendar year let me first express to you my best wishes for a happy new year, In addition to starting a new calendar year, New Hanover County staff and the Board of Commissioners are beginning to look forward toa new fiscal year. I would like to take this occasion to speak to our citizens about the opportunities and challenges we face as we begin 2008. It is my honor and privilege to serve as your Chairman for the coming year. Let me start by saying county government plays an important role in the lives of each and every one of ~ur citizens. Every person in North Carolina lives in a county, while only about half live within the borders of a city or town. County government impacts everyone. Counties were created to carry out the policies and services of state government. But long ago, it wasn't easy for citizens to travel to the state capital to conduct official business. In fad, New Hanover was the one of three original counties in colonial days. As North Carolina grew in the years after the American Revolution, counties became an even more important partner with state government. While cities and towns grew to provide residents certain services, counties continued to exist to enhance the lives of everyone. It is your county which provides human services such as libraries, a top notch museum, and schools. It is your county which supports senior citizens and helps care for children in need. It is your county which works to establish and enforce local ordinances that protect citizens from harm, I believe we can and should do a better job of educating our citizens about the positive role your county government plays in their lives. Here in New Hanover County, we are blessed with many natural and cultural resources. From the southern tip of historic Fort Fisher, to the northern most edges of Castle Hayne and Porters Neck, and from the western bank of the Cape Fear River to the beaches and sounds, New Hanover County citizens enjoy an environment rich in beauty and full of history. 2007 saw a year in which much work was done to build an even better county, while dealing with tough issues that made headlines. I can't say New Hanover County government takes all the credit for helping improve the quality of life for all 188-thousand citizens, We worked in partnership with the municipalities of Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach to plan for more open spaces as the voters approved in the 2006 bond referendum. We continue to work hand in hand with the city of Wilmington and the town of Wrightsville Beach to improve our infrastructure. And we look forward to continuing a strong relationship with the newly formed Cape Fear Pu,blic Utility Authority to provide for a healthy environment. The new 11 member authority is comprised of two elected officials from the county, two elected officials from the city of Wilmington. The city appoints three members, the county appoints threemeinbers. One member is appointed by both boards. Vice chairman Bill Caster and I serve on the authority. This board of commissioners, as well as Wilmington city council has not and will not abandon our obligations to support this critical infrastructure, We anticipate the new authority will begin July 151. But even before that, New Hanover County and the city of Wilmington will soon complete work on the Northeast Interceptor sewer line, assuring protection' of our environment, and allowing issuance of building permits along that line to resume. Also, New 1 Hanover County is well underway with construction of a multi-million dollar groundwater treatment plant. While much of North Carolina has suffered through drought conditions, New Hanover County sits on top of vast underground water resources. With the construction of our new treatment plant we will be able to take advantage of this valuable resource and enhance the quality and quantity of water to serve our needs. New Hanover County government accomplished many noteworthy feats in the past year. Among them, we improved our bond rating from Moody's Investors Services from Aa2 to Aa1, which will result in future interest savings. Our economic development initiatives were significant this year. Wilmington Industrial Development was very active in drawing new employers to the region as well as enticing existing industry to expand. As this board's representative to WID, we continue to work with two of our current industries, GE- Hitachi and Invista, in an effort for them to add more than one billion dollars worth of capital investment and nearly one thousand new jobs to this area. With our area's continued economic growth, comes the need to maintain a high quality workforce. This means working with our community college to train and educate future employees. Commissioner Ted Davis has worked tirelessly on the Board of Trustees of Cape Fear Community College to ensure its vision of building a future-oriented, world class workforce and a community of life long learners. Our public school system has seen tremendous growth in recent years and this year will continue to see many improvements made possible through your generous support of the 2005 bond referendum. This is proof that education is a priority for the citizens and the Board of County Commissioners. New Hanover County government is working with the Board of Education and its staff to design and build other new schools and park facilities, similar to that of the highly regarded Veterans Park campus south of Monkey Junction. County governments also work in the areas of public health. Since the days of Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood, more than a century ago, New Hanover County has been in the forefront of public health services. Our history includes the oldest public health system in the state. We look forward to helping provide the services and amenities this community demands to keep us among the leaders in North Carolina public health. Our Health Department was among the first in the state to become accredited and is working this year on its reaccreditation. Last year, we congratulated our Health Director Dave Rice who was recognized by his peers with the North Carolina "Health Director of the Year Award". In 2008 and beyond, we will persist in improving the general health of our citizens and our environment. Commissioner Nancy Pritchett serves not only on our Board of Health, but also on the Board of Trustees for the Southeastern Center for Mental Health. Her input into mental health reform and how we in New Hanover County deal with the ever changing regulations has been invaluable. I commend her work in this very complex area. One of the major roles of county government is providing for the basic needs of the community's less fortunate. Vice Chairman Bill Caster serves on the Board of Social Services. The Department of Social Services fulfills its mission of assisting and protecting our most vulnerable citizens-the poor, the aged, the disabled and the sick-and enables thOse who can, to become self-sufficient by linking them with resources and skills that help them secure <l higher quality oflife. County governments are here to protect and serve the public's safety. We provide highly qualified law enforcement, fire protection, and building safety personnel. We commend our Fire Marshal, Matt Davis, who serves as president of the North Carolina Fire Marshals Association. As you drive into New 2 Hanover County on Interstate 40 you will see our state of the art Fire Training Center, under construction in partnership with the city of Wilmington and Cape Fear Community College. The training center will allow all those involved in protecting life and property to obtain skills necessary to do their heroic jobs. County governments are partners with the state in law and order. While your state government operates the judicial system itself, it is your county government, which is mandated to provide for the capital needs of the court system. One of the latest mandates from the state is that we open a Public Defender's Office in New Hanover County, We welcome Ms. Jennifer Hatjo as the first Chief Public Defender for New Hanover County. Her office will be dedicated to providing legal representation to those who cannot afford it on their own. We hope this mandate will help us greatly in our efforts to control our jail population and our costs. We also assist the state with the tough issues surrounding juvenile crime. Our partnerships with the courts, mental health providers, educators and the business community have given hope to families in crisis by diverting youth from gangs and other troubles they so easily fall victim to. County governments also work together to benefit all citizens of the state, regardless whether they live 'in the county' or in a city. We thank Commissioner Bill Kopp for his dedication and service to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. This year, the association celebrates its centennial year of service to county governments, Mr. Kopp's work as an association director will reach a pinnacle when he takes over as president of the association later this year. The association serves as the county's advocate before the executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government. Finally, I would like to say a few words about our workforce of about IS-hundred employees, each of whom are here to serve your needs. New Hanover County employees have shown their dedication to service and commitment to citizens in many ways. Our manager, Bruce Shell's customer service initiative has focused on making sure each and every contact a citizen has with county government is a positive experience based on respect. New Hanover County government historically, has been fortunate to have many highly talented and dedicated employees who are recognized across North Carolina for innovations to service and commitment to excellence. While we have very professional staff and dedicated employees, sometimes mistakes can happen. Late last Friday, the county manager was made aware of revised estimates in the county's tax base for the current year. Those new projections show an estimated $6.8 million budget shortfall in the county's general fund and fire district fOJ; the current year or about 2.5 percent of the total budget. As a result of the new projections, county staff is developing a plan that will result in expenditure reductions while maintaining the highest possible level of service to citizens. We look forward to serving you, the citizens of New Hanover County in 2008, regardless of whether your home is in our historic downtown Wilmington, on our sandy beaches, or in one of our rural communities. I challenge all of us to do our part in making New Hanover County the best it can be. 3 Irn~ f.~I.j, ~' ri i~(F i:( k' ~? l~ ).',. 1'1: .',\ 'l ::.:: . ii(u J~ I t~! I r;,~ (~,.' i'~' ft 1~ 1m, ~,m /:1\ &~: . ~r{ I ~ .' ~. 11 ~ i ,ii'" - ~. )<63\.2./ NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Oath of Office I, Kymberleigh G. Crowell, do solemnly swear that I will support the constitution of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of North Carolina not inconsistent therewith; and that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of Deputy Clerk to the Board of New Hanover County Commissioners to the best of my ability, according to law, so help me God, ~~o~li ~~ Sworn to and subscribed before me this the twenty-second day of January, 2008 ~jj.~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman New Hanover County Board of Commissioners h [!~ d ~eJ NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 230 GOVERNMENT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 175 . WilMINGTON, NC 28403 (910) 798-7149 (910) 798-7145 FAX. WWW.NHCGOV.COM Robert G. Greer, Chairman. William A. Caster, Vice-Chairman Ted Davis, Jr., Commissioner. William A. Kopp, Jr., Commissioner. Nancy H. Pritchett, Commissioner Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board X63/.Z.~ NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE EFFORTS TO INSTALL A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT US HIGHWAY 17 AND MARSH OAKS DRIVE WHEREAS, New Hanover County is dedicated to promoting safe and efficient transportation choices; and WHEREAS, the intersections of US Highway 17 (Market Street) and Marsh Oaks Drive (SR 2734) are frequently congested and present hazards to citizens of New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, the above intersections are used by school buses, emergency vehicles and numerous other public and private vehicles; and WHEREAS, NCDOT has investigated the intersection and determined that it meets warrants established for signalization; and WHEREAS, the Department of Transportation is pursuing funding to install a traffic signal and requests New Hanover County support this effort by resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners supports the above efforts to fund and construct traffic signalization at the intersection of US Highway 17 (Market Street) and Marsh Oaks Drive (SR 2734) to improve traffic flow and safety. ADOPTED this the 22nd day of January, 2008. NEW HANOVER COUNTY /f?~,~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: ~\, ., I ~~~, \ ~^11'\1,- Shel a L. Schult, Clerk to' the Board 1631.2.Q AGENDA: January 22, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-138 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-138 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: General Department: Outside Agencies/Non-Departmental Expenditure: Decrease Increase Non-Departmental: Contingencies $50,000 Outside Agencies: USS North Carolina $50,000 Total $50,000 $50 000 Revenue: Decrease ~ Increase Total Section 2: Explanation To budget $50,000 for festivities related to the commissioning of the USS North Carolina on May 3, 2008. Prior to actions taken at this Board of County Commissioners meeting, the revised Contingency balance is $372,678. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 08-138 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this 22nd day of January, 2008. /f?J.)Tj~ Robert G, Greer, Chairman ATTEST: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 230 Government Center Drive, Suite l75 . Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 798-7149' (910) 798-7145 FAX. ~Y~~Jlb9g&y".,gD] 'f... e 31. :z.. /0 tL Robert G. Greer, Chairman' William A. Caster, Vice-Chairman Ted Davis, Jr., Commissioner' William A. Kopp, Jr., Commissioner' Nancy H. Pritchett, Commissioner Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board RESOLUTION OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IN SUPPORT OF THE 10-YEAR PLAN TO END CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS AND REDUCE HOMELESSNESS IN THE CAPE FEAR REGION WHEREAS, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National Association of Counties, and the National League of Cites have passed a resolution supporting lO-Year Plans to End Chronic Homelessness; and WHEREAS, chronically homeless individuals and families, those with most persistent forms of homeless ness, are affected not only by poverty but also by chronic conditions such as mental illness and substance abuse; and WHEREAS, the abolition of chronic and other forms ofhomelessness requires collaboration and coordination of resources at all levels of government, together with community institutions, businesses, nonprofits and faith- based organizations, to determine prevention and intervention strategies; and WHEREAS, city and county governments across the state and nation have developed and are beginning to develop lO-Year Plans to address, not just chronic homelessness, but all major homeless issues in their community; and WHEREAS, the discharge of patients back to the community, as part ofthe State Mental Health Reform, has created an increase of homeless persons throughout the area and has put a greater burden on nonprofits and local government agencies such as Social Services, Health and Law Enforcement; and WHEREAS, local government, and nonprofit and faith-based organizations are on the front lines of response to homelessness; and WHEREAS, the Steering Committee overseeing the development of the 10- Y ear Plan to End Chronic Homelessness and Reduce Homelessness in the Cape Fear Region has completed the planning process. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners approves the 10- Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness and Reduce Chronic Homelessness in the Cape Fear Region and will work in partnership with the City of Wilmington and Brunswick and Pender Counties to meet the challenge of implementing this results-oriented 10- Year Plan; and The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners appoints a member of the Board of Commissioners to serve on an Executive Board to lead the implementation process, with the member having the delegated authority to represent the Board of Commissioners at Executive Board meetings, and be a conduit between the Executive Board and the Board of Commissioners, to promote clear and open communication. ADOPTED this the 22nd day of January, 2008. ATTEST: 0~ ~. ~\ '''S \\~ "- - ~\ )w~\- Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board Robert G. q.re,t(~~\~i1aip',mm /'/~I:)/~.--<':()"'... I L)/ ~ ,,/>..\ I (~/ (J., ..'/. \ ;l::j dr',. \?~.\) ! ~( . v, ~"\\" ~g \ ~\" i !'~ \V~\ ' - \'1,\ !/ I \', ' / . / '-, ,'-.. <Ii;' ""<','~IIJlIUS\\\:.\:,l y: 6'3 I. L.lo b AGENDA: January 22, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-139 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-139 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the- fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: General Depa rtment: N on- Departmen ta I/Contingencies: Exnenditure: Decrease Increase Non-Departmental: City of Wilmington $20,000 Contingencies $20,000 Total $20 000 $20.000 Decrease Revenue: ~ Increase Total Section 2: Explanation To budget $20,000 for the Homeless Project. Prior to actions taken at this Board of County Commissioners meeting, the revised Contingency balance is $372,678. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 08-139 amending the annual' budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted, Adopted, this 22nd day of January, 2008. 12~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: ~,~\C^ ~. ~~\k~!r Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board 'f..83/..2.1( AGENDA: January 22, 2008 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-122 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-122 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment: Fund: General Fund Department: Sheriff/Non-Departmental Exnenditure: Decrease Increase Support Services: Salaries and Wages $61,355 Social Security Taxes 4,693 Retirement - Local 3,000 Retirement - 40 1 - K 3,068 ~edicalInsurance 13,355 Long-Term Disability 165 Non-Departmental: Contingencies $85,636 Total $85.636 $85 636 Section 2: Explanation To budget five new Deputy Sheriff (Bailiff) positions as follows: One additional Bailiff requested by Judge Cobb for Courtroom 403, two Bailiffs for Courtroom 100 opening in ~arch 2008, one Bailiff for the Courtroom 100 holding cell, and one Bailiff for Courtroom 402 opening in January 2008. Contingency funds to be used for the FY07-08 salaries/fringes (~arch - June 2008). The current balance in Contingency is $372,678. Section 3: Documentation of Adoption: This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 08-122 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted. Adopted, this 22nd day of January, 2008. lILl~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: ~~,\\ :~\i~ Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to t e oard X63/.Z./:L NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 230 GOVERNMENT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 175 . WilMINGTON. NC 28403 (910) 798-7149 . (910) 798-7145 FAX. WWW.NHCGOV.COM Robert G. Greer, Chairman. William A. Caster, Vice-Chairman Ted Davis, Jr., Commissioner. William A. Kopp, Jr., Commissioner. Nancy H. Pritchett, Commissioner Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIOENRS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, New Hanover County's Department of Environmental Management desires to provide environmentally sound and professional solid waste management services to the citiz~ns of New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County's Department of Environmental Management, Landfill Division is and will be in need of professional solid waste engineering services throughout the life of the facility; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County's Department of Environmental Management, Landfill Division will soon begin work on the construction of landfill cell 6D, the permitting of the southern property for future expansion, and the construction of a landfill gas collection system; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County's Department of Environmental Management solicited for and has received, reviewed and ranked Requests for Qualifications for solid waste engineering services to be conducted for the New Hanover County Landfill; and WHEREAS, SCS Engineers was the highest ranking firm that submitted a complete Request For Qualifications including site permitting; engineering design and construction/closure, construction services, certification of construction/closure, leachate management, stormwater management, and landfill gas management projects; and WHEREAS, SCS Engineers' Request For Qualifications indicates their experience on similar projects and the ability to meet the design criteria required by the State of North Carolina; and WHEREAS, the time to award these services for the next three years, with the option of two one-year extensions based on acceptable performance, has arrived; and WHEREAS, the Director of Environmental Management and the County Manager recommend that these services be awarded to SCS Engineers; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County's Department of environmental management, in conjunction with the County Attorney's office, has developed a continuing services contract to be signed by SCS Engineers with the work and payment for the work to be performed to be based on individual task orders as they arise; and WHEREAS, payment for services will be based on a fixed-price basis per project assignment of on a time and materials basis; and WHEREAS, funding for the projects will be generated by tipping fees collected from solid waste disposal at County owned facilities and come out of the Environmental Management, Landfill Division annual operating budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County that all solid waste engineering services to be performed at the New Hanover County Landfill during the next three years, with the option of two one- year extensions, be awarded to SCS Engineers; and that the Department of Environmental Management is hereby authorized and directed to execute solid waste engineering services contracts for landfill projects as they arise with the contract form to be approved by the County Attorney. ADOPTED this the 22nd day of January, 2008. NEW HANOVER COUNTY ~illJ~ Robert G. Greer, Chairman ATTEST: ~~\A ~- ~~~'~~ Sheila L Schult, Clerk to the Board