2012-02-02 Agenda Review NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32
AGENDA REVIEW MEETING,FEBRUARY 2,2012 PAGE 326
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met for Agenda Review on Thursday, February 2,
2012, at 4:00 p.m. in the Harrell Conference Room at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230
Government Center Drive, Wilmington,North Carolina.
Members present: Vice-Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Jr.; Commissioner Jason R. Thompson; and
Commissioner Richard G. Catlin.
Commissioner Brian M.Berger arrived at 4:09 p.m. and Chairman Ted Davis, Jr. arrived at 4:55 p.m.
Staff present: County Attorney Wanda M. Copley; Clerk to the Board Sheila L. Schuh and County
Manager Bruce T. Shell.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF AGENDA ITEMS
In the absence of Chairman Davis, Vice-Chairman Barfield called the meeting to order and announced that
the purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss the Board's February 6, 2012, Regular Session meeting agenda.
The Board reviewed the following items:
Consent Agenda Item 5 — Adoption of Budget Amendments. In response to Board questions, County
Manager Bruce Shell and Emergency Management & 911 Communications Director Warren Lee provided an
overview of Budget Ordinance Amendment 12-144. The request is for an additional $200,000 for salaries and
wages and temporary salaries required through the end of Fiscal Year 2011-2012; approximately 5.5% above the
budgeted amount. The funds are needed due to call volume, resignations, terminations, etc. and if not approved,
channels will need to be shut-down. Commissioner Catlin requested staff conduct a cost analysis of contracting out
this service.
Regular Agenda Item 6 — Ceremonial Check Presentation by Habitat Homeowners. Vice-Chairman
Barfield reported that Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity homeowners will be in attendance to present a ceremonial
check in the amount of property taxes on the value of the habitat homes.
Regular Agenda Item 7 —Mid-Year Update Presentation by Wilmington Downtown, Inc. Vice-Chairman
Barfield reported that Wilmington Downtown, Inc.Board Chairman David Spetrino will provide a positive mid-year
update to the Commissioners.
Regular Agenda Item 8—Consideration of Request to Establish and Fund the Landfill Construction of Cell
6E and Partial Closure of Cell 5 Capital Project. County Manager Bruce Shell and New Hanover County Landfill
Manager Sam Hawes presented the request for the Board's consideration to fund the closure of Cell 5 and construct
Cell 6E. Staff requests approval of the Capital Project Ordinance for these projects and adoption of Budget
Ordinance Amendment 2012-033 transferring $2.3 million which was included in the adopted budgeted for the
FYI 1-12. The additional amount of$1.1 million needed for the completion of the project will be included in the
FY12-13 budget request. The funds will be allocated from the Enterprise Fund. Environmental Management is still
on track for projected payback amounts to the General Fund.
Regular Agenda Item 9 — Consideration of Solid Waste Franchise Applications - Second Reading. Vice-
Chairman Barfield reported the Board is being requested to approve the second reading of solid waste applications
for Coastal Ladies Carting, Inc. and Tangerine Carting, Inc. Commissioner Thompson will request to be recused
due to a potential business conflict of interest.
Regular Agenda Item 10 — Public Hearing: Request by Bonnie Narron on Behalf of Multiple Property
Owners to Rezone Approximately 2.82 Acres at 3415, 3501, and 3505 N. Kerr Avenue from B-1 Business and AR
Airport Residential to B-2 Highway Business District (Z-916, 01/12). Planning and Inspections Director Chris
O'Keefe presented the request for the Board's consideration reporting that the Planning Board voted 5-0 to
recommend approval of an amended rezoning request from B-1 Business and AR Airport Residential to B-2
Highway Business District. The amended request that was approved by the Planning Board reduced the B-2 acreage
requested from 3.91 acres to 2.82 acres. The requested use will be an auto repair shop. The Airport is in support of
the request as well as planning staff.
Regular Agenda Item 11— Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization - City of Wilmington - New
Hanover County Comprehensive Greenway Master Plan Presentation. Planning and Inspections Director Chris
O'Keefe reported that Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Director Mike Kozlosky will be
present to provide overview of goals, objectives, and timeline for the creation of a comprehensive Greenway Master
Plan.
CLOSED SESSION
Vice-Chairman Barfield called for a motion to enter into a Closed Session to consider personnel matters
pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6).
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Berger, pursuant to North Carolina
General Statute 143-318.11(a)(6), to enter into a Closed Session to consider personnel matters. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 0. Chairman Davis was absent for the vote.
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Vice-Chairman Barfield convened to Closed Session at 4:34 p.m. and announced that all persons not Board
members or specifically designated staff should leave the room.
BREAK
Vice-Chairman Barfield called for break from 4:34 p.m. until 4:55 p.m. to await the arrival of Chairman
Davis.
Chairman Davis arrived at 4:55 p.m. and the Board proceeded into Closed Session.
RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Chairman Davis reconvened to open session at 6:07 p.m. and reported that the Board has concluded its
Closed Session concerning a personnel matter with no action being taken.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Davis requested a motion to adjourn,
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson,to adjourn the meeting. Upon
vote,the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Davis adjourned the Agenda Review meeting at 6:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board