2010-06-17 Agenda Review NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 31
AGENDA REVIEW MEETING,JUNE 17,2010 PAGE 844
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met for Agenda Review on Thursday, June 17, 2010,
at 4:00 p.m. in the Lucie F. Harrell Conference Room at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230
Government Center Drive,Wilmington,North Carolina.
Members present were: Chairman Jason R. Thompson; Vice-Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Jr.;
Commissioner Ted Davis, Jr.; County Attorney Wanda M. Copley; Clerk to the Board Sheila L. Schuh and County
Manager Bruce T. Shell.
Commissioner Robert G. Greer was absent. Commissioner Caster arrived at 4:15 p.m.
Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order and announced that the purpose of the meeting is to
review and discuss the Board's June 21,2010,Regular Session meeting agenda.
The Board discussed Consent Agenda Item 9 — Approval of Board of Education Capital Outlay Budget
Amendment #9. Budget Director Cam Griffin reported that the New Hanover County Board of Education is
requesting to transfer funds from the Bond Contingency account to replace the gym floor at Myrtle Grove Middle
School and fund storm water management improvements at Parsley Elementary School.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 12 —Recognition of the Laney High School Baseball Team's
2010 State Championship. Commissioner Caster will take the lead on the recognition.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 13 —Consideration of Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Budget Ordinance
for New Hanover County and the Fire Service District. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated that he was in favor of
increasing the Cape Fear Museum entrance fee by $1.00. After discussion, the consensus of the Board was to
consider the fee increase as an additional item.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 16—Rezoning Request—Schedule a Public Hearin for or Appeal
of Zoning Amendment Denial by the Planning Board as requested by Isabella Holding Company. Assistant County
Manager Chris Coudriet reported that staff had the authority to grant a thirty-day extension for the Public Hearing
but the Petitioner was asking for the appeal to be heard in 90 to 120 days.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 17—Consideration of Resolution to Confirm the Maturities and
Rates of Interest of be Borne by the General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds Series 2010A and 2010B and
approve an Amendment to the Redemption Required by Depository Trust Company. Finance Director Avril Pinder
provided a brief overview reporting that staff is requesting the Board adopt the resolution to ratify and confirm the
terms of the sale of the bonds.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 18 — Appointment of Voting Delegate to the NACo 2010
Annual Conference. Vice-Chairman Barfield and Commissioner Greer will be representing the County at the
conference.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 20 — Committee Appointments. The Board reviewed the
committee applications.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS OF DISCUSSION
LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION
Commissioner Caster reported that Tufanna L. Thomas, Strategic Director with the New Hanover County
Blue Ribbon Commission on the Prevention of Youth Violence, has requested a letter of support for a grant
submission to the Youth Violence to the United States Department of Education Office of Innovation and
Improvement for the Promise Neighborhood Program. Commissioner Caster recommended that if the Board agrees,
the Chairman should sign the support letter.
After brief discussion, the consensus of the Board was to direct Chairman Thompson to sign the letter of
support.
AIRLIE GARDENS CONSERVATION EASEMENT
The Commissioners held a brief discussion concerning any potential conservation easement on any portion
of Airlie Gardens with the consensus being to put the discussion on hold until the appropriate staff, stake holders,
and experts have reviewed the issue and make a recommendation to the Board.
PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY UPDATE
The Commissioners held a brief discussion concerning the County's property and liability insurance policy
renewal. County Attorney Copley informed the Board that the Risk Management Advisory Committee's
recommendation was that Travelers Insurance Company and Lexington Insurance is preferable to the current policy
through the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and will benefit the County with a cost savings of
approximately$50,000 per year.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 31
AGENDA REVIEW MEETING,JUNE 17,2010 PAGE 845
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Thompson adjourned the Agenda Review meeting at 4:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila.L. Schult
Clerk to the Board