2011-06-06 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32
REGULAR MEETING,JUNE 6,2011 PAGE 205
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, June 6, 2011, at
6:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington,NC.
Members present were: Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Jr.; Vice-Chairman Jason R. Thompson;
Commissioner Ted Davis, Jr.; Commissioner Brian M. Berger; Commissioner Richard G. Catlin; County Attorney
Wanda M. Copley; Clerk to the Board Sheila L. Schuh and County Manager Bruce T. Shell.
Chairman Barfield called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pastor Floyd Morris with The Pentecostals of Wilmington provided the invocation.
Vice-Chairman Thompson led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman Barfield asked if any member of the Board would like to remove or discuss any item on the
Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Catlin requested Consent Agenda Item 4—Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract to
Interim HealthCare of the Eastern Carolinas,Inc.to Provide In-Home Aide Services and Consent Agenda Item
8 — Approval of New Hanover County Board of Education Capital Outlay Fund Budget Amendment #7 be
removed for discussion.
Hearing no comments, Chairman Barfield called for a motion to approve the remaining items on the
Consent Agenda.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Catlin, to approve the remaining
items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon vote,the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes—Governing Body
The Commissioners approved the following minutes as presented by the Clerk to the Board.
Agenda Review Meeting held on May 12,2011
Special Meeting held on May 12, 2011
Special Meeting held on May 13, 2011
Regular Meeting held on May 16, 2011
Work Session Meeting held on May 16, 2011
Adoption of State Road Resolution—Governing Body
The Commissioners adopted the North Carolina Department of Transportation State Road Resolution
supporting the addition of Addenbury Court in New Hanover County to the State Road System (Division File No.
1169-N).
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXIV,Page 9.1.
Adoption of Resolution Returning Assets and Equipment Purchased with Public Health Response
Surveillance Team Grant Funds—Finance Department
The Commissioners adopted the resolution returning assets and equipment purchased with Public Health
Response Surveillance Team grant funds. FY 2011 is the last year for this grant and the Public Health Response
Surveillance Team is transitioning from county level to regional level with the requirement that any property
purchased be returned to the funding agency;the associated three positions will be eliminated.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXIV,Page 9.2.
Acceptance of 2009 Port Security Grant Program Award to Sheriff's Office for the Purchase of a 2012 Crew
Cab Truck and Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment 11-256—Sheriff's Office
The Commissioners, on behalf of the Sheriffs Office, accepted 2009 Port Security Grant funds for the
purchase of a 2012, 4 X 4 Crew Cab truck, in the amount of$31,334 and adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment
11-256. The required local match in the amount of $10,445 will be designated from the Sheriffs Office
Administrative Reserve Fund for a total project cost in the amount of$41,779.
A copy of the budget ordinance amendment is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained
in Exhibit Book XXXIV,Page 9.3.
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Ratification of Submission of Grant Application to the United States Department of Justice Coverdell
Forensic Science Improvement Grant—Sheriff's Office
The Commissioners, at the request of the Sheriff's Office, ratified the submission of a grant application to
the United States Department of Justice Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant in the amount of$50,005.
If awarded, the funds will be used to purchase forensics software and cover training for one year. The software is
the same type that the State Bureau of Investigation uses and will aid in obtaining accreditation for the Crime Scene
Investigation Unit. There is a Senate Bill pending in the General Assembly that if passed will require accreditation
of CSI Units. No local match is required.
Acceptance of New Hanover County and New Hanover County Fire District Tax Collection Reports — Tax
Department
The Commissioners accepted the following Tax Collection Reports as of April 30,2011:
New Hanover County Fire District
New Hanover County
Copies of the Tax Collection Reports are hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and are contained in
Exhibit Book XXXIV,Page 9.4.
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
CONTINUATION OF REQUEST TO ADOPT RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO INTERIM
HEALTHCARE OF THE EASTERN CAROLINAS,INC. TO PROVIDE IN-HOME AIDE SERVICES
Vice-Chairman Thompson reported that he and Commissioner Catlin have met with staff and have received
additional information concerning the request from Senior Resources to provide In-Home Aide Services and
suggested continuing the item until the Board's June 20, 2011 meeting to allow the other commissioners to hear the
additional information.
Hearing no further discussion, Chairman Barfield requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Catlin,to continue the consideration
of request to award the contract for providing In-Home Aide Services to Interim HealthCare of the Eastern
Carolinas,Inc.until the Board's June 20,2011 meeting. Upon vote,the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
BUDGET AMENDMENT#7
In response to Board questions, New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley, Finance
Director Mary Hazel Small,and Assistant Superintendent Bill Hance provided an overview of the request to approve
New Hanover County Board of Education Capital Outlay Fund Budget Amendment #7. The budget amendment
transfers funds within the Schools Capital Outlay Fund. There is no change in the fund total nor is the original
scope of work changed.
After a brief question and answer period, Chairman Barfield requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Thompson, to approve New Hanover
County Board of Education Capital Outlay Fund Budget Amendment #7. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the budget amendment is available for review in the Budget Department.
RECOGNITION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER ELIZABETH
REDENBAUGH RECIPIENT OF THE 2011 JOHN F.KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE AWARDTM
Chairman Barfield led the Board in recognizing New Hanover County Board of Education member
Elizabeth Redenbaugh as a recipient of the John F. Kenney Profile in Courage Award. Ms. Redenbaugh received
the award for standing up against what she perceived as racial segregation in school redistricting plans.
PUBLIC HEARING ON FY2011-2012 RECOMMENDED BUDGET
Chairman Barfield reported that the Board will hold a public hearing on the FY2011-2012 Recommended
Budget and requested a motion to open the Public Hearing.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Berger, to open the Public Hearing
to receive comments concerning the FY2011-2012 Recommended Budget. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Budget Requests from Non-County Agencies and Public Comments
The Board received comments from the following people:
• Anne Card, 611 Lorraine Circle, spoke on her concern of the elimination of school library clerk
positions and requested the Board allocate the proposed 1% merit increase for New Hanover County
employees to New Hanover County Schools for the school library clerk positions.
• Gene Rivenbark,Keep America Beautiful,thanked the Board for past support and requested the Board
continue funding in the amount of$15,000. Airlic Foundation is willing to partner with them to fund
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the part-time coordinator position.
• Tufanna Thomas,Blue Ribbon Commission,thanked the Board for their past support of their program.
• Ben McCoy, 4240 Wilshire Boulevard, voiced his concern on economic development funding that is
included in the recommended budget.
• Bradley Coxe, American Red Cross, requested the Board reconsider and allocate funding in the
amount of$10,000.
Budget Presentation for New Hanover County School System
New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley provided an overview of the academic and
organizational successes that has been realized during the past year. He requested the Board restore funding to the
FY2009-2010 amount which is an additional $1 million for operating expenses and $750,000 in additional funding
for capital improvements.
Budget Presentation for Cape Fear Community College
Cape Fear Community College President Dr. Eric McKeithan provided an overview of the history and
future needs of the college stating that he was concerned that maintenance has been deferred due to lack of funding.
He expressed appreciation to the Board for their continued support.
After a brief question and answer period and hearing no further comments, Chairman Barfield closed the
Public Hearing.
PUBLIC COMMENT AND DENIAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH NEW HANOVER
REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER MANAGEMENT
Chairman Barfield reported that New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) is owned by New
Hanover County. The County leases the facilities to the NHRMC Corporation and the County Commissioners
appoint the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees supports the
management agreement with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital d/b/a Carolinas HeathCare System(CHS). The lease
agreement would require amendment to allow CHS to manage the hospital.
The Board received public comment as to whether the Lease Agreement should be amended.
The following people offered comments:
• Richard Manning,205 Lake Forest Parkway, spoke in opposition to the proposed agreement with Carolinas
HealthCare System requesting the Board keep the current system in place.
• Dr. Virginia Adams, NHRMC Board of Trustees, spoke in support to the proposed agreement with
Carolinas HealthCare System stating that the partnership will give NHRMC nurses a tremendous
opportunity for best practices collaboration.
• Gerald Honker, 1431 Robert E. Lee, spoke in opposition to the proposed agreement with Carolinas
HealthCare System stating that there will be nothing to benefit the people of New Hanover County with the
proposed partnership.
• Gabby Pike, NHRMC pediatric nurse, spoke in support of the proposed agreement with Carolinas
HealthCare System.
• Dr. George Van Huf coon,NHRMC Board of Trustees and Chief of Staff, spoke in support of the proposed
agreement with Carolinas HealthCare System highlighting the cost savings and continued quality care.
• Leslie Kessler, NHRMC physical therapist, spoke in support of the proposed agreement with Carolinas
HealthCare System highlighting the benefits the proposed partnership will offer in collaboration.
• David Sims, NHRMC Board of Trustees Chairman, spoke in support of the proposed agreement with
Carolinas HealthCare System highlighting that the Board of Trustees unanimously approved the proposed
partnership. The advantages include cost savings, access to best quality practices, and access to
consultants. NHRMC will remain the County's hospital and the Board of Trustees will continue oversee
operations.
• Jack Barto, President and CEO of NHRMC,presented an overview of the request highlighting that service
and quality care will remain the focal point and local control will be maintained. The proposed
management agreement is an attempt to be proactive.
• Dr. Neil Musselwhite, NHRMC Board of Trustees, spoke in support of the proposed agreement with
Carolinas HealthCare System.
• Billy King, 329 Fox Hollow Court, spoke in opposition to the proposed agreement with Carolinas
HealthCare System stating that it will add another layer of management to health care.
• Robert G. Greer, former New Hanover County Commissioner and current NHRMC Board of Trustee,
spoke in support of the proposed agreement with Carolinas HealthCare System highlighting that it will not
add another layer of bureaucracy. The same people will continue to operate the hospital but the
management agreement will assist in addressing future health care industry changes.
Hearing no further comments, Chairman Barfield requested direction from the Board.
Commissioner Catlin voiced his concern about the proposed contract terms relating to termination of the
agreement and the requirement that the top NHRMC management will become employees of CHS; this feels like a
slow-motion sale of the hospital. He does not support the contract as written,but is willing to leave the door open
for a compromise with CHS that does not require such a high level of integration.
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Commissioner Davis stated that he has requested the contract terms be changed from"unanimous vote" to
"majority vote" not"supermajority vote." He prefers to keep the control local and does not support the contract as
proposed.
Vice-Chairman Thompson voiced his concern that he feels that CHS has been less than forthcoming with
answers to questions and that the proposed contract is one sided to the advantage of CHS. He stated that a
management agreement may be needed but he does not support the proposed agreement with CHS.
Commissioner Berger stated that he was inclined to support the agreement but voiced his concern about the
language relating to potential termination of the agreement.
Chairman Barfield stated as a member of the NHRMC Board of Trustees he supports the management
agreement. He knows that the proposed management agreement is the right thing to do, and at the right time. The
impact of the Board's decision may not be felt today but it will be felt in the future urging his fellow Commissioners
to be visionary and look long-term, if not, eventually property taxes will need to be raised to cover renovations and
on-going operations because the hospital is not financially viable.
In response to Board questions, County Manager Bruce Shell voiced his concern about the proposed
management agreement as it is written putting the county in the weaker position. He urged the Board to continue
working on the terms of the agreement to the County's benefit.
In response to Board questions, County Attorney Wanda Copley stated that it was her job to provide the
legal perspective and answer questions to allow the Board to make the decision of whether the lease amendment
would be in the County's best interest.
In response to Board questions, former County Commissioner and current NHRMC Board of Trustee
Robert G. Greer, reiterated his support of the proposed agreement and urged the Board to continue to work out the
legal issues in the agreement to the benefit of all parties.
Hearing no further comments, Chairman Barfield requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Davis, to deny amending the County's
current lease agreement with NHRMC. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 1. Chairman Barfield voted in
opposition.
BREAK
Chairman Barfield called for a break from 8:05 p.m.until 8:20 p.m.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING AND CONDITIONAL REZONING REQUEST BY HOLMAN
& LACKEY, ON BEHALF OF MASONS LANDING YACHT CLUB,LLC, TO MODIFY AN APPROVED
CONDITIONAL USE PLAN FOR MASONS LANDING YACHT CLUB AND REMOVE 4.19 ACRES OR
EIGHT LOTS FROM A 14.565-ACRE TRACT APPROVED FOR AN R-20 PERFORMANCE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 7312 MASON LANDING ROAD TO THE BOARD'S
JULY 11,2011 MEETING(Z-838M,05111)
Assistant County Attorney Sharon Huffman reported that due to the death of Wright Holman,partner with
Holman &Lackey, the Petitioner and County staff are requesting the Board continue the request until the Board's
July 11, 2011 meeting.
In response to Board questions, Josh Mihaly, exclusive agent for Petitioner Steve Saied, reported that they
support the request for continuance.
Chairman Barfield requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Catlin, to continue the request by
Holman&Lackey, on behalf of Masons Landing Yacht Club, LLC to modify an approved conditional use plan for
Masons Landing Yacht Club and remove 4.19 acres, or eight lots, from a 14.565-acre tract approved for an R-20
Performance Residential Development located at 7312 Mason Landing Road to the Board's July 11, 2011 meeting.
Upon vote,the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY GENE HOOTON, ON BEHALF OF
PLANTATION VILLAGE, INC., FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO OBTAIN THE CONTINUING
CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY DESIGNATION IN AN R-20 ZONING DISTRICT ON
APPROXIMATELY 55.51 ACRES AT 1200 PORTERS NECK ROAD (S-603,05/11)
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and announced that the special use process requires a quasi-
judicial hearing; therefore, the Clerk to the Board must swear in any person wishing to testify. He requested all
persons who signed in to speak or who want to present testimony to step forward to be sworn in.
The following persons were sworn in:
Chris O'Keefe
Jane Daughtridge
Nicole Dreibelbis
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Gene Horton
Jack Barnes
Current Planner Nicole Dreibelbis reported that Gene Hooton, on behalf of Plantation Village, Inc., is
requesting a Special Use Permit to obtain Continuing Care Retirement Community(CCRC) designation in an R-20
Zoning District on approximately 55.51 acres located at 1200 Porters Neck Road and presented a slide overview of
the request.
In 2008, the County adopted new development standards for Senior Living Options that include the
concepts of Independent Living, Continuing Care Community, Assisted Living/Personal Care Facility and Nursing
Home/Rehabilitation Center. Consequently, prior to 2008, several older senior-only developments operate under
special use permits for Nursing and Personal Care Facility even though the actual use is neither; Plantation Village
falls into this category. It was originally approved in 1983 under 5-211 and amended several times. Plantation
Village now wishes to take advantage of the county's new standards and is requesting a new permit that more
accurately classifies their use and provides for future planned improvements. If approved, the existing 5-211
designation will be replaced by 5-603.
At the Planning Board's May 5, 2011 meeting, they voted 5-0 to recommend granting the special use
permit with two people expressing concern about storm water runoff.
Chairman Barfield requested the Petitioner make their presentation.
Jack Barnes,Plantation Village, spoke in favor of the request for the new designation.
Gene Horton, Greenbriar Development,presented an overview of the request highlighting that the County's
new zoning will allow the project to be completed and presented a slide overview of the proposed project.
Chairman Barfield reported that no one from the public signed up to speak in favor of, or in opposition to,
the request.
After a brief question and answer period, Chairman Barfield requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Berger, to approve the request by Gene
Hooton, on behalf of Plantation Village, Inc., for a Special Use Permit to obtain the Continuing Care Retirement
Community (CCRC) designation in an R-20 Zoning District on approximately 55.51 acres located at 1200 Porters
Neck Road concluding that the findings are positive. Upon vote,the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the order approving the Special Use Permit and listing the findings of facts is contained in SUP
Book IV,Page 36.1.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY THOMAS H. JOHNSON, ON BEHALF OF
AMERICAN TOWERS, INC. AND AT&T MOBILITY, FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO INSTALL A
90-FOOT TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER IN AN R-15 ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED AT THE
END OF MABEE WAY(S-604,05/11)
Chairman Barfield opened the Public Hearing and announced that the special use process requires a quasi-
judicial hearing; therefore, the Clerk to the Board must swear in any person wishing to testify. He requested all
persons who signed in to speak or who want to present testimony to step forward to be sworn in.
The following persons were sworn in:
Chris O'Keefe
Jane Daughtridge
Nicole Dreibelbis
Thomas Johnson
Jason Groseclose
Graham Herring
Current Planner Nicole Dreibelbis reported that Thomas H. Johnson, Jr., on behalf of American Towers,
Inc. and AT&T Mobility, is requesting a Special Use Permit to install a 90-foot telecommunications tower in an R-
15 Zoning District located at the end of Mabee Way and presented a slide overview of the request. The site is
classified as Transition on the 2006 CAMA land use plan.
At the Planning Board's May 5, 2011 meeting, they voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the special use
with the following two conditions: (1) mutual rescinding of the lease agreement of 225 Mabee Way between
American Tower and the New Hanover County Board of Education; and (2) request by the Board of Education to
cancel 5-595. No one from the public spoke on this item.
Chairman Barfield requested the Petitioner make their presentation.
Thomas Johnson, Attorney with Nexsen Pruet, on behalf of American Towers, Inc. and AT&T Mobility
presented an overview of the request highlighting that they agree with the findings of facts and the two conditions.
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The tower height will be limited to 90 feet and the nearest resident is approximately 700 feet. The proposed project
will require two acres out of approximately 100 acres. The Trask family owns the property with no determination of
future use;the property is currently zoned R-15.
In response to Board questions, Senior Planner Jane Daughtridge reported that if the Trask Family wishes
to modify the R-15 zoning they would have to come back to the Board to modify the Special Use Permit.
Chairman Barfield asked if anyone from the public wished to speak in favor of, or in opposition to, the
request.
Hearing no comments, Chairman Barfield closed the Public Hearing and requested direction from the
Board.
In response to Board questions, Attorney Johnson confirmed that they agree with findings of facts and two
conditions as were presented by staff. A study has revealed that there are no existing towers for potential co-
location to provide service for the area.
Hearing no further comments, Chairman Barfield requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Barfield, to approve the request by
Thomas H. Johnson, Jr., on behalf of American Towers, Inc. and AT&T Mobility,for a Special Use Permit to install
a 90-foot telecommunications tower in an R-15 Zoning District located at the end of Mabee Way concluding that the
findings are positive.
Assistant County Attorney Sharon Huffman clarified that the Board is being requested to include the two
conditions as presented by staff.
Amended Motion: Vice-Chairman Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Barfield, to approve the
request by Thomas H. Johnson, Jr., on behalf of American Towers, Inc. and AT&T Mobility, for a Special Use
Permit to install a 90 foot telecommunications tower in an R-15 Zoning District located at the end of Mabee Way
concluding that the findings are positive with the following two conditions: (1) mutual rescinding of the lease
agreement of 225 Mabee Way between American Towers and the New Hanover County Board of Education;and(2)
request by the Board of Education to cancel 5-595. Upon vote,the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the order approving the Special Use Permit and listing the findings of facts is contained in SUP
Book IV,Page 36.2.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY WILLIAM LADNEY TO CLOSE AN
UNNAMED ROAD NEAR THE 8500 BLOCK OF BALD EAGLE LANE(SC-89,03/11)
Chairman Barfield requested a motion to open the Public Hearing.
Motion: Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Thompson, to open the Public Hearing.
Upon vote,the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield requested staff to make the presentation.
Subdivision Review Planner Sam Burgess presented the request by William Ladney to close an unnamed
private road near the 8500 block of Bald Eagle Lane. The road proposed to be closed has an unimproved right-of-
way width of 20 feet and an approximate length of 520 feet. As required by North Carolina General Statute 153-A-
241 a Resolution of Intent to close the road was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners at their April 18,
2011 meeting.
The unimproved road is adjacent to parcels of land that front either on Bald Eagle Lane or Karsten Creek
Way. Karsten Creek Way is part of the Porters Neck Plantation subdivision. According to the petitioner, use of the
road is non-existent except for the property owners of lots 31 and 32 with the lot owners signing the petition to have
the road closed. According to County Fire Services, emergency access should not be an issue if the road were
closed. This road segment was a part of a rectangular unimproved road configuration that was created in April,
1955. The petitioner indicates that if the road were closed, the additional property gained of approximately ten feet
may provide sufficient area to build a carport and/or provide access to his backyard.
Chairman Barfield requested the Petitioner to make their presentation.
William Ladney, 8529 Bald Eagle Lane, presented an overview of the request stating that the road is not
used by anyone nor is it used for access.
Hearing no further comments, Chairman Barfield requested a motion to close the Public Hearing.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Barfield, to close the Public Hearing. Upon
vote,the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Barfield requested direction from the Board.
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Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Barfield, to approve the request to close the
unnamed road near the 8500 block of Bald Eagle Lane as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the ordinance is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXIV,Page 9.5.
APPROVAL OF BEACH NOURISHMENT CONTINGENCY PLAN
County Engineer Jim Iannucci presented the request for the Board's consideration to approve the Beach
Nourishment Contingency Plan. The Board is being requested to approve the plan and direct staff to proceed with
finalizing the interlocal agreement for beach nourishment with the towns of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and
Wrightsville Beach and to begin contract negotiations for Option 1 to include permitting of all three beach
nourishment projects and a locally funded reevaluation report to support the reauthorization of the Carolina Beach
project. These measures will allow the three nourishment projects to continue receiving the maximum amount of
Federal funding available while protecting the interests of the County and beach towns in the event of funding
shortfalls.
Chairman Barfield requested direction from the Board.
Commissioner Catlin presented an overview of the Plan and suggested staff work with CPE to make minor
modifications to the New Hanover County Beach Nourishment Contingency Plan Executive Summary to make it
more closely match the recommendations in the Plan.
In response to Board questions, Port, Waterway, and Beach Commission Chairman H. Layton Bedsole
confirmed that having a contingency plan in place would guide the County in the quickest route if Federal funding
falls short,or is lacking.
Hearing no further comments, Chairman Barfield requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Berger, to direct staff to: 1) work with
CPE to make minor modifications to the Executive Summary for the Board's consideration at their June 20, 2011
meeting; 2)negotiate the contract and fees for services to obtain the necessary permits for the Board's consideration
at their July 11, 2011 meeting; and 3)finalize the interlocal agreement for beach nourishment with Carolina Beach,
Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach for the Board's consideration at their July 11, 2011 meeting. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Barfield announced that time had been reserved to allow the public to present an item that was
not listed on the regular agenda. No comments were presented.
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEM OF BUSINESS
UPDATE ON TITAN ISSUE
Chairman Barfield reported that he had a discussion with Governor Perdue concerning the permitting for
the Titan Cement Plant with the Governor stating that she is waiting on the science to determine what will happen
next. Until then,no further action will be taken by her office.
Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board
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