2011-09-19 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32
REGULAR MEETING,SEPTEMBER 19,2011 PAGE 264
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, September 19,
2011, at 9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street,
Wilmington,NC.
Members present were: Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Jr.; 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.
Vice-Chairman Jason R. Thompson was absent.
Chairman Barfield called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Margaret Hockett, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church,provided the invocation.
Commissioner Berger 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.
Hearing no comments, Chairman Barfield called for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion: Commissioner Berger MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Barfield,to approve the items on the Consent
Agenda as presented. Upon vote,the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 0.
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 September 1,2011
Regular Meeting held on September 6,2011
Adoption of Resolution Approving the Designation of Applicant's Agent for FEMA Public Assistance for
Hurricane Irene—Emergency Management
The Commissioners adopted the resolution approving the designation of Emergency Management Director
Warren Lee as New Hanover County's Applicant Agent for FEMA's Public Assistance for Hurricane Irene and
Grants and Special Projects Analyst Teresa Hewett as alternate.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXIV,Page 16.1.
Ratification of Participation in Diabetes Program Grant Application Submission with the Wilmington
Southside Community Development Corporation—Health Department
The Commissioners ratified the Health Department's participation in the Wilmington Southside
Community Development Corporation Kate B. Reynolds grant program in the amount of$30,000 over three years.
The funds will be used to provide diabetes outreach, screening, education and self-management classes to residents
in specific low income housing areas in the City of Wilmington. No local match is required.
Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to the Ministering Circle for the Maternal Health Program—
Health Department
The Commissioners authorized the Health Department, Maternal Health Program, to submit a grant
application to the Ministering Circle in the amount of $3,000. If awarded, the funds will be used to purchase
Prenatal Diabetic supplies for the uninsured.
Adoption of Order Approving the 2012 Schedule of Values—Tax Department
The Commissioners adopted the Order approving the 2012 Schedule of Values.
A copy of the order is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXIV,Page 16.2.
Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendments—Budget Department
The Commissioners adopted the following Budget Ordinance Amendments for fiscal year ending June 30,
2012:
12-027-Health
12-044-Health
12-045 -Health
12-047-Drug Court
12-046- Sheriff's Office
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2012-16- Sheriffs Office
2012-17- Sheriffs Office
Copies of the budget ordinance amendments are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are
contained in Exhibit Book XXXIV,Page 16.3.
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
USS NORTH CAROLINA(SSN 777)UPDATE
Chairman Barfield requested CDR Rich Rhinehart, Commanding Officer of the USS NORTH CAROLINA
(SSN 777),to bring an update to the Board,recognizing FTCM Jon Consford,Lieutenant Steve Bode, Captain Dave
Scheu,and Louise McCall,who were also in attendance.
Commanding Officer Rhinehart reported that after the commissioning the USS NORTH CAROLINA(SSN
777) was stationed at its home port in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii this past November and will begin its maiden
appointment in December to the Western Pacific.
PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY RETIREMENT AWARDS
County Manager Bruce Shell requested the following retirees step forward to receive their award:
Shirley Lloyd,Health Department—22 Years of Service as of October 1,2011
Susan Taylor,Department of Social Services—20 Years of Service as of October 1,2011
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Barfield presented an award to each retiree, expressed appreciation, and
thanked them for their years of dedicated service.
PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS
County Manager Bruce Shell requested the following employees to step forward to receive service awards:
Ten Year: Billie Brewer,Parks, Gardens& Senior Resource Center
Carla Turner,Health Department
Fifteen Year: Charles Chapman, Sheriffs Office
Samuel Hawes,Environmental Management
Susan Pless, Sheriffs Office
Twenty Year: Barbette Colvin,Department of Social Services
Elizabeth Floyd,Department of Social Services
Mary Roush,Department of Social Services
Susan Taylor,Department of Social Services
Twenty-Five Year: Libby Sellers,Planning and Inspections Department
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Barfield presented a service award to each employee, expressed
appreciation,and thanked them for their years of dedicated service.
RECOGNITION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
County Manager Bruce Shell requested the following new employees to stand and be introduced:
Scott Dilling,Health Department
Cindy Hewett, Information Technology
Darlene Hobson,Health Department
Angela Horton,Department of Social Services
Heather Owens,Health Department
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Barfield welcomed the employees to County Government and wished
them success in their new positions.
PRESENTATION OF NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2011
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY AWARDS
Chairman Barfield reported that at the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners' Annual
Conference on August 19, 2011, New Hanover County Health Department employees were announced as the
winners of the Productivity Award.
Health Director Dave Rice reported that the award was given for the team's project to improve customer
service in relation to vaccinations.
The following team members were recognized: Trena Ballard, Larry Grimsley, Kelley Honeycutt, Paula
Jenkins,Kristin Neal,Kim Roane,Maria Standfest,and Nikki Todd.
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ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2011 AS NATIONAL
PREPAREDNESS MONTH IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chairman Barfield reported that Emergency Management and 911 Communications Director Warren Lee
requested the Board's consideration to proclaim September 2011 as National Preparedness Month in New Hanover
County.
Commissioner Davis read the proclamation into the record and moved for adoption.
Motion: Commissioner Davis MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Barfield,to adopt the proclamation recognizing
September 2011 as National Preparedness Month in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4
to 0.
NHC Media Production Specialist Charles Smith was present to accept the proclamation.
A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXIV,Page 16.4
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATIONS RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 17- OCTOBER 1, 2011 AS FALL
LITTER SWEEP IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY AND SEPTEMBER 24, 2011 AS BIG SWEEP DAY IN
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chairman Barfield reported that Keep America Beautiful Program Coordinator Jennifer O'Keefe and Big
Sweep 2011 Coordinator Shannon Culpepper requested the Board's consideration to proclaim September 17-
October 1, 2011 as Fall Litter Sweep in New Hanover County and September 24, 2011 as Big Sweep Day in New
Hanover County.
Commissioner Catlin read the proclamation into the record and moved for adoption.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Berger, to adopt the proclamation
recognizing September 17 — October 1, 2011 as Fall Litter Sweep in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED 4 to 0.
Commissioner Catlin read the proclamation into the record and moved for adoption.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Barfield, to adopt the proclamation
recognizing September 24, 2011 as Big Sweep Day in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
4 to 0.
Keep America Beautiful Program Coordinator Jennifer O'Keefe and Big Sweep 2011 Coordinator Shannon
Culpepper were present to receive the proclamations.
Copies of the proclamations are hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit
Book XXXIV,Page 16.5.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO BROADCAST
MICROWAVE SERVICES,INC.AND AEROCOMPUTERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT TO
BE INSTALLED ON THE CITY OF WILMINGTON'S SABLE HELICOPTER
Sheriff's Deputy Colonel Arch Jones presented the request for the Board's consideration to adopt the
resolution approving the sole source award and purchase of equipment to be installed on the City of Wilmington's
SABLE helicopter from AeroComputer in the amount of$87,997 and Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. (BMS)in
the amount of $86,337 for a total amount of $174,334. A Memorandum of Understanding has been executed
between the County and the City with the County retaining ownership of the equipment and if the SABLE helicopter
is sold.
Chairman Barfield requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Barfield,to adopt the resolution approving the
sole source award and purchase of equipment to be installed on the City of Wilmington's SABLE helicopter from
AeroComputer in the amount of$87,997 and Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. in the amount of$86,337 for a
total amount of$174,334 as presented. Upon vote,the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 0.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXIV,Page 16.6.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNUAL UPDATE
New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority Chairman Bob McKoy presented the annual update
with highlights as follows:
• 2011 Room Occupancy Tax collections up 9.63%over 2010
• First six months of 2011 show positive Room Occupancy Tax growth
• Ranked#9 among NC's 100 counties
• Ranked#2 among coastal counties
• NHC tourism generated$37.31 million in local/state taxes
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• 5,040 employed in travel and tourism related jobs-$91.62 million in payroll
• Each NHC resident's taxes were offset$183.40 by tourism expenditures
• New Hanover County 2010/2011 Room Occupancy Tax Distribution:
• Beach erosion-$2,221,503
• Tourism—Convention Visitors Bureau-$1,392,088
• Carolina Beach—marketing and activities-$656,372
• Kure Beach—marketing and activities-$276,784
• Wrightsville Beach—marketing and activities-$935,706
• Wilmington—Convention Center-$2,274,826
• Total distribution-$7,757,279
• New brand was identified
President and CEO Kim Hufham continued reporting with highlights as follows:
• Wilmington/Cape Fear Convention Center Visitor Bureau is funded by a percentage of the 1st 3%
Room Occupancy Tax (ROT) collections with a FY 2011-2012 operating budget in the amount of
$1.62 million
• Additional$1.53 million from the 2nd 3%ROT collections for beach municipalities
• Target audiences include leisure/consumer;meeting/conventions/groups;and group tour/motor coach
• Total budget in the amount of$3,443,815 representing a 6.65%increase over FY 10-11
• Revenues-8%increase
• First 3%budget shows 4%increase in expenditures
• First 3%budget continuing to focus on marketing and promotion representing 73%of budget
• New website launching and increased focus on mobile and on-line media
• 2011-2012 marketing goal is"heads in beds"
After a brief question and answer period and on behalf of the Board, Chairman Barfield thanked Mr.
McKoy and Ms.Hufham for the update.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING
AUTHORITY ANNUAL UPDATE
Chairman of the New Hanover County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority R.
Hill Rogers reported that the functions of the Authority are:
• To assist in the financing of industrial manufacturing facilities for the purposes of providing
employment and increasing below average manufacturing wages by financing industrial and
manufacturing facilities through the issuance and sale of tax free revenue bonds.
• To provide tax free revenue bonds for established industries that are in need of modernization in order
to meet the pollution control requirements of the country, state, county and city.
The Authority meets once a year to elect officers. In the past year, no project has been submitted for the
committee's consideration or review.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Barfield thanked Mr. Rogers for the update.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appointment to the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board
Chairman Barfield reported that one vacancy needs to be filled on Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board with
four applications available for consideration and requested nominations from the Board.
Commissioner Davis nominated Nancy Pritchett for appointment. The nomination was seconded by
Commissioner Catlin.
Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Barfield closed the nominations and called for a vote on the
nominations.
Vote Results: The Board voted 4 TO 0 to appoint Nancy Pritchett to serve a three-year term on the Cape Fear
Museum Advisory Board with the term to expire on June 30,2014.
Appointments to Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority
Chairman Barfield reported that two vacancies need to be filled on the Industrial Facilities and Pollution
Control Financing Authority with two applicants eligible for reappointment and requested nominations from the
Board.
Chairman Barfield nominated William H. Cameron and Robert F. Ruffner for reappointment. The
nominations were seconded by Commissioner Catlin.
Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Barfield called for a vote on the nominations.
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Vote Results: The Board voted 4 TO 0 to reappoint William H. Cameron and Robert F. Ruffner to serve six-year
terms on the Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority with the terms to expire on February 22,
2017.
Appointments to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees
Chairman Barfield reported that four vacancies need to be filled on the New Hanover Regional Medical
Center Board of Trustees with two applicants eligible for reappointment for a total of thirteen applications available
for consideration and requested nominations from the Board.
Chairman Barfield nominated John D. Fuller and John Pace for reappointment. The nominations were
seconded by Commissioner Davis.
Vote Results: The Board voted 4 TO 0 to reappoint John D. Fuller and John Pace to serve three-year terms on the
New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the terms to expire on September 30,2014.
Chairman Barfield nominated Horace David Swain and Michael Wilkinson for appointment. The
nominations were seconded by Commissioner Catlin.
Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Barfield called for a vote on the nominations.
Vote Results: The Board voted 4 TO 0 to appointment Horace David Swain and Michael Wilkinson to serve three-
year terms on the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the terms to expire on September
30,2014.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Barfield announced that time has been reserved to allow the public to present an item that was
not listed on the regular agenda. No items were presented.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
HURRICANE IRENE DEBRIS PICK-UP UPDATE
County Manager Bruce Shell and Assistant County Manager Chris Coudriet reported that under the
preposition contract for storm debris removal, approximately 3,500 cubic yards of vegetative debris, mostly in the
southern portion in the unincorporated area of the County has been collected. DRS Emergency Services will now
concentrate on the northern areas of the unincorporated portion of the County with all pick-up anticipated to be
completed within two weeks. A determination from FEMA concerning whether the County will be reimbursed for
debris pick-up on some specific private roads is expected next week. There is an alternative plan in place to
establish two or three staging areas in County parks.
The Board held a brief discussion concerning the Environmental Management fund and the need to have a
debris pick-up fund for such events where FEMA reimbursement is not received.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FACILITY TIMELINE UPDATE
Assistant County Manager Chris Coudriet reported that six responses have been received in response to the
County's Request for Qualifications to retrofit our sustainable energy facility. Staff is currently going through the
review process and anticipates bringing a recommendation of one provider to the Board for their consideration in
December 2011/January 2012. If vendors are asked to bid on the Request for Proposal they may also be asked to
bid on operating the Landfill.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Barfield requested a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Berger, to adjourn the meeting. Upon
vote,the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 0.
Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 10:19 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board
Please note that the above minutes are not a verbatim record of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
meeting. The entire proceedings are available for review and check-out at all New Hanover County Libraries and
on www.nhcgov.com/NHCLive or www.nhcgov.com/pgges.BOC/asps