2008-05-15 Agenda Review
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSBOOK 31
AGENDA REVIEW MEETING, MAY 15, 2008 PAGE 369
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met for Agenda Review on Thursday, May 15, 2008,
at 4:10 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 Ted
Davis, Jr.; Commissioner William A. Kopp; Commissioner Nancy H. Pritchett; Assistant County Attorney Sharon
Huffman; Deputy Clerk to the Board Teresa P. Elmore; and County Manager Bruce Shell.
Chairman Greer called the meeting to order and announced that the purpose of the meeting is to review and
discuss the Board?s May 19, 2008 Regular Session meeting agenda and Water and Sewer District meeting agenda.
The Board discussed Consent Agenda Item 5 ? First Reading: Extension of Franchise to New Hanover
Regional Medical Center for Ambulance Services. Commissioner Pritchett requested Staff to report on any changes
made to the original agreement.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 6 ? Consideration of ?America?s World War II City?
Resolution. Vice-Chairman Caster will read the proclamation.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 7 ? Consideration of ?May is Mental Health Month?
Proclamation. Commissioner Pritchett will read the proclamation.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 8 ? Presentation on the State?s Draft Stormwater Regulations.
Chairman Greer stated that a presentation will be given by Tom Reeder with the NC Division of Water Quality on
the stormwater rules, and John Langdon, Carteret County Manager, will speak in opposition to the proposed
regulations.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 10 ? Consideration of School and County Budget Amendments
for Additional Funding for Snipes Renovation Project and Adoption of Ordinance for Budget Amendment 2008-
119. Assistant County Manager Dave Weaver is to report whether the proposed stormwater regulations would have
any impact on the school?s renovation project.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 11 ? Presentation on Digital Television Transition by the
Federal Communications Commission FCC. Public Information Officer Mark Boyer spoke briefly on the transition
to digital television.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 12 ? Consideration of Request for Renewal of Biological
Monitoring Contract (Year 6) with Land Management Group, Inc. to Meet Permit Requirements of the Mason Inlet
Relocation Project. Assistant County Manager Weaver reported that the Mason Inlet Preservation Group (MIPG) is
in agreement with the contract renewal.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 13 ? Consideration of Request for Renewal of the
Waterbird Management Area (Year 6) Contract with the National Audubon to Meet Permit Requirements of the
Mason Inlet Relocation Project. Assistant County Manager Weaver reported that the Mason Inlet Preservation
Group (MIPG) is in agreement with the contract renewal.
Due to a previous commitment, Chairman Greer left the meeting at 4:30 p.m. Vice-Chairman Caster
chaired the remaining portion of the meeting.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 14 ? Consideration of Bid Award to Technical Video Systems,
Inc. for the Upgrade of Television Broadcasting Equipment at the Historic Courthouse and Adoption of Ordinance
for Budget Amendment 08-268. Public Information Officer Mark Boyer updated the Board on the bid process for
the equipment. One-half of the equipment will be purchased and paid for in this fiscal year.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 15 ? Consideration of Property Conveyance Request from NC
Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DJJDP). Commissioner Davis requested Staff to
provide a market value for the property on Juvenile Center Road.
District Chairman Kopp reported that the Water and Sewer District Agenda includes the approval of
minutes and Consideration of Award of Indefinite Delivery Contracts for Water and Sewer Engineering Design
Services for Various Projects. Interim Engineering Director Dennis Ihnat reported that Cape Fear Public Utility
Authority was involved in the selection of the contractors and the contracts will be transferrable to the Authority.
Additional Items:
County Manager Shell reported that two additional items were received: 1) Consideration of Resolution
Authorizing the Negotiation of an Installment Purchase Contract Supplement, Directing the Publication of a TEFRA
Notice with Respect to the Airport Project Described Herein and Providing for Certain Other Matters Related
Thereto and 2) Consideration of the Board of Education Lease Agreement for 12 Modular Classrooms with
Restrooms for Johnson Elementary School
Vice-Chairman Caster said that he had been in discussion with Representative Carolyn Justice and
Representative Daniel McComas about including a sunset clause for the ¼ cent sales tax legislation. If the
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Commissioners are in agreement of the proposed legislation, he will request Representative Justice to go forward
with the bill.
Assistant County Manager Coudriet and John Ranalli, Director of Juvenile Day Treatment Center, gave an
update on State policy changes that are impacting the Juvenile Day Treatment Program. Funding from Medicaid
reimbursements may not be available and the program may have to be restructured. The Commissioners will be
informed as the plan is developed.
There being no further business, Vice-Chairman Caster adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Teresa P. Elmore
Deputy Clerk to the Board