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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
2008 SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS
MEETING PLACE.' NEW HANOVER COUNTY COURTHOUSE
24 N THIRD STREET, ROOM 301, WILMINGTON, NC
MONDAY, January 7, 2008 ......................................................... 5:30 P.M.
TUESDAY, January 22, 2008 ..................................................... 9:00 A.M.
MONDAY, February 4, 2008 ....................................................... 5:30 P.M.
MONDAY, February 18, 2008 ..................................................... 9:00 A.M.
MONDAY, March 10, 2008 ........................................................ 1:00 P.M.
MONDAY, April 7, 2008 .............................................................. 5:30 P.M.
MONDAY, April 21, 2008 ............................................................ 9:00 A.M.
MONDAY, May 5, 2008 ............................................................ 6:00 P.M. *
MONDAY, May 19, 2008 ............................................................ 9:00 A.M.
MONDAY, June 2, 2008 ........................................................... 6:00 P.M. *
MONDAY, June 16, 2008 ............................................................ 9:00 A.M.
MONDAY, July 7, 2008 ........................................................... 6:00 P.M.
MONDAY, July 21, 2008 ........................................... ................ 9:00 A.M.
MONDAY, August 4, 2008 ....................................................... 6:00 P.M. *
MONDAY, August 18, 2008 ........................................................ 9:00 A.M.
TUESDAY, September 2, 2008 ................................................ 6:00 P.M.
MONDAY, September 22, 2008* ................................................. 9:00 A.M.
MONDAY, October 6, 2008 ....................................... ............ 6:00 P.M. *
MONDAY, October 20, 2008 ....................................................... 9:00 A.M.
MONDAY, November 10, 2008 .................................................. 1:00 P.M.
MONDAY, December 1, 2008 .................................................. 6:00 P.M. *
MONDAY, December 15, 2008 .................................................. 9:00 A.M
*Revised 4/7/08
Conference Dates
NACo Legislative Conference, Washington, D.C. March 1 - 5, 2008
NACo Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO July 11 - 15, 2008
NCACC Annual Conference, New Bern, NC August 21 - 24, 2008
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRr~NSPORTATION
REQUEST FOR ADDITION TO STATE MAINTAINED
SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
North Carolina
County of New Hanover
Road(s) Description: Peppercorn, Mascot, 'Woofer, Whitney and Powder Keg Courts,
Brittany Lakes, Iota, Valor, Woodhall, Whitney Drive, Newbury Way,
Courtney Pines Road, and Torchwood Boulevard in Whitney Pines
Subdivision Sections 2, 3, 5, and 7 inNew Hanover County (Div. File
No: 1120-N)
WHEREAS, a petition has been, filed with the Board of County Commissioners of the County of New
Hanover requesting that the above described road(s), the location of which has been indicated on a map, be
added to the Secondary Road System; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is of the opinion that the above described road(s)
should be added to the Secondary Road System, if the road(s) meets minimum standards and criteria established
by the Division of Highways of the Department of Transportation for the addition of roads to the System.
NOt~T ;THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners of the County of NewHanover that
the Division ofHighways is hereby requested to review the above described road(s), and to take over the road(s)
far maintenance if they meet established standards and criteria.
CERTIFICATE
The foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the
County of New Hanover at a meeting on the 7~' day of Aril , 2008.
WITNESS my hand
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New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
Form SR-2
Please Note: Forward directly to the District Engineer, Division of Highways.
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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 / ` ~ ~ ~ ~•
RESOLUTION
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, New Hanover County has. certain items of personal property that are surplus and are being stored in the
Count)~'s warehouse on Division Drive; and
WHEREAS, the items to be disposed of are listed and submitted as an attachment to this resolution; and
WHEREAS, staff proposes to dispose of the personal property according to the procedures prescribed in Chapter
160A-270(c) which authorizes the disposal of personal property electronically using an existing private or public
electronic auction service; and
WHEREAS, staff proposes to utilize the services of GovDeals, an online Internet based provider servicing
government entities; and
WHEREAS, items not sold using GovDeals, may be disposed of using any other method authorized in the Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that the Finance
Director's designated representative, pursuant to the provisions of G. S. 160A-270(c), is hereby authorized to dispose
of the personal property as .listed electronically using GovDeals and any property not sold using GovDeals may be
disposed of using any other method authorized by the Statutes, and that said representative be further authorized and
directed to execute necessary documents, transfer title, add/delete items from the surplus list, and perform all
necessary functions associated with this disposal.
ADOPTED this the 7`'' day of April, 20D8.
NEW HA VER COUNTY
Robert G. Greer, Chairman
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY TAX COLLECTIONS
COLLECTIONS THRU 2/29/2008
CURRENT TAX YEAR AD VALOREM MOTOR VEHICLE
ORIGINAL TAX LEVY PER SCROLL 131,348,529.46 6,701,498.14
DISCOVERIES ADDED 4,099,015.56 0.00
ADJUSTMENTS /ABATEMENTS -4.621.908 50 -98 008.47
TOTAL TAXES CHARGED 130,825,636.52 6,603,489.67
LISTING PENALTIES CHARGED 89,276.80 0.00
TOTAL LEVY 130,914,913.32 6,603,489.67
COLLECTIONS TO DATE 125,614 146.32 ___ 5.381,584.65
OUTSTANDING BALANCE 5,300,767.00 1,221,905.02
PERCENTAGE COLLECTED (%) 95.95 81.50
BACK TAXES
REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY 4,990,387.18
CHARGES ADDED 0.00
ADJUSTMENTS /ABATEMENTS -101,992.86
TOTAL TAXES DUE 4,888,394.32
COLLECTIONS TO DATE _ 1.555,532.21
OUTSTANDING BALANCE 3,332,862.11
PERCENTAGE COLLECTED (%) 31.82
03/26/2008
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This month Fiscal YTD
ROOM OCCUPANCY TAX COLLECTIONS 279,457.50 5,889,622.92
RENTAL VEHICLE TAX COLLECTIONS 23,008.89 246,213.92
PRIVILEGE LICENSE COLLECTIONS 552.50 19,182.77
THIS REPORT IS FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
MICHELLE D. HARRELL
COLLECTOR OF REVENUE
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT TAX COLLECTIONS
COLLECTIONS THRU 2/29/2008
CURRENT TAX YEAR AD VALOREM MOTOR VEHICLE
ORIGINAL TAX LEVY PER SCROLL 5,729,610.31 316,710.49
DISCOVERIES ADDED 123,045.52 0.00
ADJUSTMENTS /ABATEMENTS -192.910.57 _ -4.459.43
TOTAL TAXES CHARGED 5,659,745.26 312,251.06
LISTING PENALTIES CHARGED 3,801.59 0.00
TOTAL LEVY 5,663,546.85 312,251.06
COLLECTIONS TO DATE 5.423 874.67 _ 257.738.52
OUTSTANDING BALANCE 239,672.18 54,512.54
PERCENTAGE COLLECTED (%) 95.77 82.54
BACK TAXES
REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY 159,595.07
CHARGES ADDED 0.00
ADJUSTMENTS /ABATEMENTS -5,364.01
TOTAL TAXES DUE 154,231.06
COLLECTIONS TO DATE 56.157.10
OUTSTANDING BALANCE 98,073.96
PERCENTAGE COLLECTED (%) 36.41
THIS REPORT IS FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
03/26/2008
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AGENDA: April 7, 2008
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-199
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-199 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: DSS/Child Day Care
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Child Da Care:
Da Care Services $31,513
Total $31,513
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Child Da Care:
O eratin Grants & Contributions - Fed/State $31,513
Total $31 513
Section 2: Explanation
To budget additional Federal and State funds received for the child day care program. The additional
revenue will be used to help fund services for currently enrolled children. No children will be pulled from
the waitlist. As of 3/1/08, there were 367 children on the waiting list.
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 08-199 amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted.
Adopted, this 7`h day of April, 2008.
Robert G. Greer, Chairman
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-202
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that
the following Budget Amendment 08-202 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: Board of Elections
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Ca ital Outla -E ui ment $132,000
Total $132,000
Revenue: Decrease Increase
HAVA Grant $132,000
Total $132,000
Section 2: Explanation
This budget amendment will reduce the budget for the Board of Elections because they were notified that
this grant has been cancelled. The grant was to have paid for the state-developed electronic access system
(EASY) option as the Electronic Records Access at the Polling Place (ERAPP) method. Because the State's
IT staff was pulled from this project, the grant was cancelled.
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 08-202 amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted.
Adopted, this 7`h day of April, 2008.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-209
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-209 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: DSS/Child Day Care
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Child Da Care:
Smart Start Child Da Care Services $15,091
Total CIS 091
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Child Da Care:
Smart Start O eratin Grants & Contrib.-Fed/State $15,091
Total $15 091
Section 2: Explanation
To budget additional Federal and State funds received for the Smart Start child day care program. The
additional revenue will be used to help fund services for currently enrolled children. No children will be
pulled from the waitlist. As of 3/1/08, there were 367 children on the waiting list.
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 08-209 amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted.
Adopted, this 7~' day of April, 2008.
Robert G. Greer, Chairman
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AGENDA: Apri17, 2008
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-219
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-219 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: Emergency Management/Emergency Management
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Emer enc Mana ement:
Safe E ui ment $95,000
Total $95 000
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Emer enc Mana ement:
NC De t. of Crime Control & Public Safe Grant $95,000
Total $95 000
Section 2: Explanation
To budget funds for a grant of $95,000 received from the North Carolina Department of Crime Control and
Public Safety. The funds must be used to purchase equipment for urban search and rescue for designated
first response units. No matching 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 08-219 amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted.
Adopted, this 7~' day of April, 2008.
Robert G. Greer, Chairman
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-220
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-220 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: Emergency Management/Emergency Management
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Emer enc Mana ement:
Contract Services $16,084
Total $1.6,084
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Emer enc Mana ement:
NC De t. of Crime Control & Public Safe Grant $16,084
Total $16 084
Section 2: Explanation
To budget funds for a grant of $16,084 received from the North Carolina Department of Crime Control and
Public Safety to coordinate National Incident Management (NIMS) and Emergency Management
Certification Training for local public safety agencies. The funds will be used to contract with Cape Fear
Community College and independent instructors to provide training classes. No matching 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 08-220 amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted.
Adopted, this 7`h day of April, 2008
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ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-221
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 08-221 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/Uniform Patrol
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Uniform Patrol:
Salaries and Wa es $85,692
Social Securi Taxes 6,555
Retirement -Local Government 4,190
Retirement - 401K 4,285
Medical Insurance Ex ense 16,026
Lon Term Disabili 231
Su lies -Auto 71,616
Cellular Ex ense 2,320
Su lies - Com uter and Other 13,680
Uniforms -Purchase 12,000
Ca ital Outla -Motor Vehicle 94,384
Finance:
Contin encies $48,500
Total $48 500 $310 979
Revenue: Decrease Increase
Uniform Patrol:
Governor's Hi hwa Safe Pro ram Grant Funds $262,479
Total $262,479
Section 2: Explanation
To budget a 2008 Governor's Highway Safety Program grant award of $262,479 federal funds with local
match funds of $48,500, for a total Traffic Enforcement Project of $310,979. The award letter is attached.
The Board of Commissioners authorized the grant application and signed the required local governmental
resolution at their meeting on March 10, 2008. Contingency funds were authorized to be used for the local
match.
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 08-221 amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted.
Adopted, this 7~' day of April, 2008.
" ' ert G. Greer, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sheila L. chult, Clerk to the Board
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Smart Start of New Hanover County, in conjunction with the National
Association for the Education of Young Children, is celebrating "The Week of the Young
Child" April 13-19, 2008; and
WHEREAS, since 1997, Smart Start of New Hanover County has provided health care,
family support, and access to quality and affordable child care to the 11,500+ children
under age six that live in the county; and
WHEREAS, 25% of children ages birth to five in New Hanover County live in single
parent homes, 19% of children ages birth to five in New Hanover County live in poverty
and 6% of children in New Hanover County who receive child care subsidy are enrolled
in non-licensed care situations; and
WHEREAS, the future of our community depends on the quality of early childhood
experiences provided to young children today; and
WHEREAS, high quality early childhood services represent a worthy commitment to our
children's future.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners that the week of April 13-19, 2008 be recognized as "The Week of the
Young Child" in New Hanover County. All citizens are urged to recognize and support
the needs of our young children.
ADOPTED this the 7t'' day of April, 2008.
NEW HANOVER COUI~TTY
Robert G. Greer, Chairman
ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SPRING LITTER SWEEP 2008 (~ ~ 3 ~ • $•
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Department of Transportation organizes an annual spring statewide
roadside cleanup to ensure clean and beautiful roads in North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the Spring 2008 LITTER SWEEP roadside cleanup will take place April 19 -May 3, ~'~"
2008, and encourages local governments, communities, civic and professional groups, businesses,
churches, schools, families, and individual citizens to participate in the Department of Transportation ``
cleanup by sponsoring and organizing local roadside cleanups; and ~~~`~
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WHEREAS, Adopt-A-Highway volunteers, Department of Transportation employees, Department
of Correction inmates, and community service workers, local government agencies, community
leaders, civic and community organizations, businesses, churches, schools, and environmentally
concerned citizens conduct local cleanups during LITTER SWEEP and may receive certificates of
appreciation for their participation; and
WHEREAS, the great natural beauty of our state and. a clean environment are sources of great pride
for all North Carolinians, attracting tourists and aiding in recruitment of new industries; and
WHEREAS, the cleanup will increase awareness of the need for cleaner roadsides, emphasize the
importance of not littering, and encourage recycling of solid wastes; and
WHEREAS, the 2008 spring cleanup will celebrate the 20t~' anniversary of the North Carolina
Adopt-A-Highway program and its 6,000 volunteer groups that donate their labor and time year-
round to keep our roadsides clean; and
WHEREAS, the LITTER SWEEP cleanup will be a part of educating the children of this great state
regarding the importance of a clean environment to the quality of life in North Carolina.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners that April 19 -May 3, 2008 be recognized as "Spring Litter Sweep'' in New Hanover
County.
ADOPTED this the 7th' day of April, 2008.
NEW HANOVER COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ',
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NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK
APRIL 6-12, 2008
PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN
WHEREAS, the nation's 3,066 counties provide a variety of essential public services to
communities serving 300 million Americans; and
WHEREAS, counties take seriously their responsibility to protect and enhance the health, welfare
and safety of its residents in sensible and cost-effective ways; and
WHEREAS, many county government services directly touch the lives of children and families;
and
WHEREAS, in 13 states, all or some of the counties are responsible for child welfare and foster
care systems; and
WHEREAS, more than 500,000 children are in foster care, removed from their families as a result
of suspected. abuse or neglect; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties is the only national organization that represents
county governments in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties frst celebrated National County Government
Week in 1991 to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of
the nation's counties to meet the needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the leadership, innovation and valuable service provided by the
nation's counties, especially in the protection and welfare of children.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners that April 6-12, 2008 be recognized as "National County Government Week" in
New Hanover County.
ADOPTED this the 7t" day of April, 2008.
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SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, sexual assault affects every person in New Hanover County as a victim or survivor, or as a
family member, significant other, neighbor, or co-worker of a survivor, with more than 409 rape and sexual
abuse victims served in the past year; and
WHEREAS, many citizens of Wilmington, North Carolina are working to provide quality services and
assistance to sexual assault victims or survivors, including dedicated community volunteers, who provide
crisis response on hotlines and respond to emergency departments to offer support, provide comfort and offer
advocacy during forensic medical exams, criminal proceedings, and throughout the healing process; and
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Rape Crisis Center staff and.volmiteers are promoting prevention
and awareness education by offering training to schools, churches, civic organizations, as well as
professional training for medical, mental health, law enforcement, education and criminal justice personnel
regarding sexual assault issues and victim response reaching more than 693 participants; and
WHEREAS, it is critical to increase New,Hanover County's awareness of sexual assault, to educate citizens
regarding the prominent incidence of sexual violence; efforts to reduce sexual violence, increase support and
cooperation between agencies providing sexual assault services, and to increase the awareness of the healing
power of creative expression for victims and survivors in the community through events such as Rock
Against Rape and the Sexual Offense Awareness Run; and
WHEREAS, in cooperation with Child Abuse Prevention Month efforts, it is important to alert New
Hanover County that of the 409 rape and sexual abuse victims served at the Rape Crisis Center last year, 119
of these victims were under the age of 18; and
WHEREAS, Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. and the New Hanover County Sexual
Assault Response Team request public support and assistance in aspiring toward a society where all women,
children. and men can. live in peace, free from. sexual violence, rape, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation in
all its forms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that
the month of April 2008 be recognized as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in New Hanover County; anal
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board of Commissioners pledges themselves and asks our
citizens, public and private, professional and volunteer, to redouble their efforts to obliterate sexual violence
from our families, our neighborhoods, and our community.
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Sheila L. Schuh, Clerk to the Board
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, child abuse continues at near record levels across our Nation and our State; and
WHEREAS, in Fiscal Year 2006-2007, there were 3,035 child abuse and neglect reports
resulting in 2,218 investigations involving 3,499 children in New Hanover County; and
WHEREAS, 493 children in New Hanover County were found to be abused or neglected;
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WHEREAS, April 2008 has been proclaimed "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in North ~
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WHEREAS, beyond the family unit, the effects of child abuse are most immediately felt in
neighborhoods and communities; and
WHEREAS, child abuse, like other crimes and social problems, destroys the tranquility of
families, neighborhoods and communities and robs children of their childhoods and
neighborhoods of their vitality; and
WHEREAS, the family unit is the building block of the community, and healthy families
make healthy communities; and ~'
WHEREAS, the most effective solutions are local solutions and there are within our
community, professionals of all disciplines and volunteers from all walks of life dedicated to
the amelioration of the effects of child abuse.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of x
Commissioners that April 2008 be recognized as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in New
Hanover County. The Board of County Commissioners pledges themselves and asks our
citizens, public and private, professional and volunteer, to redouble their efforts to obliterate
the social problem of child abuse from our families, our neighborhoods and our community.
ADOPTED this the 7`'' day of April, 2008.
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230 GOVERNMENT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 1 75 WILMINGTON, NC 28403
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Robert G. Greer, Chairman • William A. Caster, Vice-Chairman X /J ~ ! . ~. I I
Ted Davis, Jr., Commissioner • William A. Kopp, Commissioner ~ Nancy H. Pritchett, Commissioner
Sheila L. Schuh, Clerk to the Board
RESOLUTION
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUATION OF
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDING
WHEREAS, since 1995, the State of North Carolina and county governments have been partners in providing
effective and necessary community supervision of adult criminal offenders; and
WHEREAS, the CJPP funded program in New Hanover County is meeting the goals for the program as stated in
the General Statutes; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with legislative mandates, the New Hanover County CJPP local advisory board is
comprised of representatives of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, New Hanover County
Manager's Office, members of the business community, etc; and
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County CJPP diligently carries out its charge of establishing and delivering
competent, effective and necessary program assistance to augment community supervision of adult criminal
offenders; and
WHEREAS, the loss of CJPP services in New Hanover County will result in the loss in rehabilitative services for
offenders and additional costs of incarceration due to higher failure rates for offenders; and
WHEREAS, Criminal Justice Partnership Program (CJPP) funding has been removed from the continuation
budget and is now subject to continuation review; and
WHEREAS, the non-recurring status of CJPP funding and subsequent continuation review will delay the annual
appropriation and may result in the loss of qualified professional personnel or county government to discontinue
participation due to uncertain funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners strongly
endorses full reinstatement of funding for Criminal Justice Partnership Program to the continuation budget.
ADOPTED this the 7"' day of April, 2008.
ATTEST:
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Sheila L. Schuh, Clerk to the Board
AGENDA: Apri17, 2008
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 08-212
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment OS-212 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: Tax
Ex enditure: Decrease Increase
Tax De artment:
Salaries and Wa es $ 4,837
Social Securi Taxes 370
Medical Insurance Ex ense 5,342
Lon Term Disabili 14
Ca ital Outla -Motor Vehicles 34,800
Su lies -Fuel & Other ~ 800
Su lies 2,100
Su lies - Com uter & Other 2,400
Trainin and Travel 1,000
Contracted Services 90
Total $51 753
Revenue: Decrease Increase
General Fund/A ro riated Fund Balance:
A ro riated Fund Balance: $51,753
Total $51 753
Section 2: Explanation
To budget for additional Tax Department staff to begin the next Countywide revaluation that will become
effective on January 1, 2011. Prior to actions taken at this Board of County Commissioners meeting, the
revised Appropriated Fund balance is $8,925,133.
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 08-212 amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, is adopted.
Adopted, this 7th day of April, 2008.
Robert G. Greer, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Sheila L. Schutt, Clerk to the Board
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF ZONING AREA No. 8B
OF NEW HANOVER COUNTI', NORTH CAROLINA
ADOPTED July 7, 1972 (Area 8B) Z 13~ . $~• ~g
CASE: 2-881, 03/08
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF NEW HANOVER COUNTYDOTH ORDAIN:
Section L The Zoning Map of Zoning Area.No. 8B is hereby amended by removing the hereinafter
described tract from the R-15 Residential District and placing it in the R-10 Residential Zoning District,
said lands being described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the northwestern boundary of Brierwood, a subdivision
recorded among the land records of the New Hanover County Registry in Map
Book 16, at Page 21; said point also being in the rear line of Lot 43, and at the
intersection of the rear corner of Lot 46; and running thence from the point of
beginning, South 32°38'00" West, 137.13 feet to a point; thence North 73°40'35"
Wes#, 433.84 feet to a point in the Line of the property, now or formerly, of
Murrayville Station POA, Inc., recorded in Deed Book 2682, at Page 961; thence
with that Tine, North 32°28'53" East, 329.66 feet to a point; thence with the rear
lines of Lots 48, 47 & 46, Brierwood, South 47°45'00" East, 423.20 feet to the
point and place of beginning, containing 2.23 acres, more or less.
Section 2. The County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed under the supervision of the County
Commissioners to Change the Zoning Map Area No. 8B on file in the office of the County Commissioners, so
as to make it comply with this ordinance. '
Section 3. Any ordinance or any part of any ordinance in conflict with this ordinance, to the extent of such
conflict, is hereby repealed.
Section 4. This ordinance is adopted in the interest of public health, safety, morals and general welfare of
the inhabitants of the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and shall be in full force and effect from and
after its adoption.
Section 5. The County Commissioners find, in accordance with the provisions ofNCGS 153A-341, that this
zoning map-amendment of 2.3 acres is:
A. Consistent with the purposes and intent of the transition land classification and associated policies
in the 2006 land use plan.
B. Reasonable and. in the public interest to allow an increase in density from 2.5 units per acre to 3.3
units per acre based on the availability of urbari services and adjacency to existing R-10
zoning.
Adopted the 7"' day of April, 2008.
Robert G. Greer, Chaim~an
Attest:
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Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board