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2012-03-12 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,MARCH 12,2012 PAGE 340 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, March 12, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, NC. Members present: Chairman Ted Davis, Jr.: Vice-Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Jr.: Commissioner Jason R. Thompson:and Commissioner Richard G. Catlin. Commissioner Brian M.Berger arrived at 3:20 p.m. Staff present: County Attomey Wanda M. Copley: Clerk to the Board Sheila L. Schuh and County Manager Bruce T. Shell. NON-SECTARIAN INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Davis provided the invocation and Commissioner Thompson led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Davis asked if anti- member of the Board would like to remove or discuss anti- item on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Catlin requested Consent Agenda Item 6 - Approval of Persormel Policy Revisions be removed for discussion and Chairman Davis requested Consent Agenda Item 4 - Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between the State and County to Authorize the Ongoing County-Level Administration of Sedimentation and Erosion Control and Consent Agenda 8-Budget Ordinance Amendment 12-168 be removed for discussion. Hearing no firrther comments, Chairman Davis called for a motion to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to approve the remaining 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 minutes from the Regular Meeting held on Februaiv 20, 2012 as presented by the Clerk to the Board. Ratification of Proclamation Recognizing March 11-17, 2012 as Girl Scout Week in New Hanover County— County Manager's Office The Commissioners ratified the proclamation recognizing March 11-17, 2012 as Girl Scout Week in New Hanover Count-ti-. A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 4.1. Adoption of Animal Control Ordinance and Fee Schedule—Legal Department The Commissioners adopted the ordinance and fee schedule approving the changes to Chapter 5, Animals, of the New Hanover County Code. The changes reflect the transfer of Animal Control from the Health Department to the Sheriffs Office: there are no changes in the fee schedule. A copy of the ordinance amending Chapter 5, Animals, of the New Hanover County Code of Ordinances is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXV, Page 4.2 and will be codified into the New Hanover County Code of Ordinances. A copy of the fee schedule is available for review on the Animal Control departmental website. Adoption of Resolution Accepting the 2012 Sports Safety Games Grant Award from Safe Kids USA and Budget Ordinance Amendment 12-039—Health Department The Commissioners adopted the resolution and Budget Ordinance Amendment 12-039 accepting the 2012 Sports Safety Games grant award from Safe Kids USA: the award consists of a bean bag toss game valued at$400. A copy of the resolution and budget ordinance amendment is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 4.3. Authorization to Submit Grant Applications to the Institute of Library and Museum Services and the Local United Wav—Library The Commissioners authorized the Library to submit the following grant applications: • Institute of Library and Museum Sei ices grant in the amount of$27,358. If awarded, the fiords will be used to partner with the Children's Museum of Wilmington,NHC-TV,and the Parks Department to offer a variety of family-focused early literacy programs. No local match is required. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,MARCH 12,2012 PAGE 341 • United Way grant in the amount of$11,119. If awarded, the fiords will be used to partner with Smart Start of New Hanover County, UNC-W Watson School of Education, the Children's Museum of Wilmington, and Communities in Schools to offer programs and seivices focusing on v eiv young children:ages birth to three. No local match is required. Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendments—Budget Department The Commissioners adopted the following Budget Ordinance Amendments for fiscal year ending June 30, 2012: 12-162 -Juvenile SeivIces 12-163 -Emergency Management&911 Communications 12-160- Sheriffs Office 12-172 - Sheriffs Office 2012-38- Sheriffs Office 2012-39- Sheriffs Office Copies of the budget ordinance amendments are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 4.4. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE AND COUNTY TO AUTHORIZE THE ONGOING COUNTY-LEVEL ADMINISTRATION OF SEDIMENTATION AND EROSION CONTROL In response to Board questions concerning the request to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the State and County authorizing the ongoing county-level administration of sedimentation and erosion control, Assistant County Manager Chris Coudriet, County Engineer Jim Iarmucci, and Engineering Specialist Beth Wetherill answered questions from the Board reporting that the net cost to the county is in the amount of$70,247. Benefits of this program include more timely and organized inspections and a program tailored to our areas specific concerns. The area included in the program includes the City of Wilmington and the unincorporated area but does not include the beach municipalities. The City of Wilmington does not contribute to the cost of the program. Fees are collected for both residential, per lot, and commercial, per acre. Those fees can be collected several years after the permits are issued. The revenues currently go to the County but if the State runs the program then the fees will go to the State. The fees can be reviewed and adjusted to offset the expense of rnmring the program. The State has a different fee structure with the County's fees being higher. The proposed Memorandum of Agreement can be changed at any time and is not binding. There was a site visit conducted recently by the State and they are requesting the Memorandum of Agreement be in place to continue to operate the program defining that the program is being operated according to their rules and regulations. There are only two to three state inspectors to cover the entire state limiting the number of inspections that can be conducted and the timeliness of those inspections. Hearing no firrther discussion, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the State and County to authorize the ongoing county-level administration of sedimentation and erosion control as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 0. A copy of the memorandum of agreement is available for review in the Legal Department. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL POLICY REVISIONS In response to Board questions concerning the proposed revision to Persormel Policy Article 6, which removes prohibition of indirect supeivision, but ensures that an indirect supeivisor will not be involved with any persormel action of an immediate family member, Assistant County Manager Andre' Mallette reported that the revision will allow the County to continue to hire the best qualified people by removing the``indirect"verbiage. Commissioner Catlin stated that as a Commissioner then are bound bi- a Code of Ethics not to benefit personally from decisions made by the Board and voiced his concern that as Commissioners they do indirectly supeivise all employees and a board member who has an immediately family member working for the county would need to recuse himself from voting on any decision that would benefit employees. The proposed revision will open a door that will be hard to close again and recommended denial of the revision to this portion of Article 6. In response to Board questions, County Attorney Wanda Copley confirmed that if a Commissioner benefits economical1v from a decision of the Board,they have a definite conflict of interest. In response to Board questions, Assistant County Manager Mallette clarified that staff is attempting to change the language to reflect that a relative that is in the supeivismy position carmot take part in the persormel action of an immediate family member but may indirectly supeivise an immediate family member. Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,MARCH 12,2012 PAGE 342 Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Berger, to approve revisions to Personnel Policy Articles 3, 6, 7, and 9 as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 1. Commissioner Catlin voted in opposition. A copy of the personnel policy is available for review in the Human Resources Department. DISCUSSION AND DENIAL OF BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 12-168 In response to Board questions concerning the request to adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 12-168 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2012, Health Director David Rice reported that additional Family Plaiming fiords in the amount of$8,899 have been received with the Board of Health voting to accept the fiords to be used for Intrauterine Deg-ices (IUD's) to prevent pregnancy. The Health Department is currently supplying the devices to clients and the additional fiords will help meet the increase in demand. Commissioner Catlin stated that as the Board's representative on the Board of Health, he questioned the purpose of the finding and was told that there are patients not being responsible with existing family plamring options and that IUD's would provide a more reliable solution for them. He voiced his concern that the fiords would be used predominately for women who were not being responsible with other family planning methods. In response to Board questions, Director Rice reported that if clients request an IUD, and the supplies are available, they are provided. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated that as the Board's representative on the Department of Social Sei ices Board and the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees he sees the direct impact that unplanned pregnancies can have and that the State and County can end up paying either way, a little bit or a lot. Commissioner Thompson stated that he is not well-briefed on the subject and since Commissioner Catlin is the Board's representative on the Board of Health,he will rely on his opinion and take his lead. Chairman Davis and Vice-Chairman Barfield held a brief discussion on the merits of abstinence with Chairman Davis requesting direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Davis, to deny Budget Ordinance Amendment 12-168 for fiscal year ending June 30,2012 as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS APPROVAL OF ENDORSEMENT OF THE EASTERN TIGER SWALLOWTAIL AS A NORTH CAROLINA STATE BUTTERFLY SYMBOL Cape Fear Garden Club, Inc. representative Frances Parnell presented the request for the Board's consideration to endorse the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail as a North Carolina State Butterfly Symbol as part of a statewide effort. Senator Thomas Goolsby, District 9, has agreed to introduce the legislation to the North Carolina General Assembly. After brief discussion,the consensus of the Board was to authorize the Chairman,on behalf of the Board,to send a letter endorsing the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail as a North Carolina State Symbol. A copy of the endorsement letter is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 4.5. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TO APPLY FOR A LOW OR NO-INTEREST LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF 52,231,423 FOR CRITICAL FACILITY NEEDS PROJECTS New Hanover County Schools Assistant Superintendent for Planning and Operations Bill Hance presented the request for the Board's consideration to authorize the Board of Education to submit an application for Quality School Construction Bonds (part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009)which are a low, or no- interest,loan in the amount of$2,231,423. The following projects received previous Quality School Construction Bonds totaling$4,927,315: • Bradley Creek Elementary School—complete roof replacement. • Virgo Middle School—partial roof replacement. • Wrightsboro Elementary School—buildings C,D,and E renovations. • Trask Middle School—gym AC, electrical,lighting and toilet renovations. • Willliston Middle School—gym AC,electrical and lighting renovations. • Roland-Grise Middle School—gym AC,Electrical and lighting renovations. • All projects are complete except for Wrightsboro Elementary renovations and there is a remaining balance of savings in the amount of$706,704. In response to Board questions, County Manager Bruce Shell reported that the debt payments will impact fixture budgets, beginning with the FY12-13 budget. The outstanding debt will be the responsibility of New Hanover County. Currently a penny is worth $3.3 million on the current tax rate which will change with the NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,MARCH 12,2012 PAGE 343 upcoming revaluation. The understanding is that the debt amount will be deducted from the school's allocation amount in upcoming budgets. In response to Board questions, Finance Director Avril Pinder reported that the debt payment amount will be approximately$111,000 annual payback for twenty years. In response to Board questions, Mr. Hance reported that the needs being requested are currently on the needs finding list for this year. If awarded,the fiords will be used for the following projects: • Noble Middle School Phase 1 HVAC replacement in the amount of$1,541,346. • Trask Middle School Phase 1 HVAC replacement in the amount of$1,396,781. • Savings realized from the initial Quality School Construction Bonds Allocation in the amount of $706,704. • Total amount of$2,231,423. In response to Board questions, Facility Plaiming and Construction Director Eddie Anderson reported that lottery fiords, or other fiords identified, will need to be allocated for additional phases. Without closing facilities, only the summer months are available to accomplish the work. Hearing no firrther discussion, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board. Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to authorize the New Hanover County Board of Education to submit an application for Quality School Constnaction Bonds (part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009) in the amount of $2,231,423 as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the application is available for review in the Budget Department. ADOPTION OF 911 CALL MISUSE AND ABUSE ORDINANCE County Attorney Wanda Copley presented the request for the Board's consideration to adopt the proposed ordinance approving revisions to the County Code, Chapter 20, Emergency Seivices by adding Article V, 911 Call Misuse and Abuse authorizing civil penalties for intentional misuse of 911 through false complaints, repeated non- emergency use or repeated hang-ups. Violators would be subject to a $200 fine for the initial incident and $500 for additional occurrences. After brief discussion, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to adopt the 911 Call Misuse and Abuse Ordinance as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the ordinance amending Chapter 20, Emergency Seivices, of the New Hanover County Code of Ordinances is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 4.6 and will be codified into the New Hanover Count-v Code of Ordinances. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PAWNBROKER ORDINANCE RECORDKEEPING Sheriff Ed McMahon presented the request for the Board's consideration to adopt the ordinance amending Chapter 14, Businesses, Article IV, Pawnbrokers License, Section 14-166 Recordkeeping Requirements of the County Code. The proposed amendment will specify that data will be sent by an electronic format compatible with the Sheriff s Office computer system: such a practice is successfirlly utilized by the Wilmington Police Department. After brief discussion, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board. Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to adopt the ordinance amending Chapter 14, Businesses, Article IV, Pawnbrokers License, Section 14-166 Recordkeeping Requirements of the County Code as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the ordinance amending Chapter 14, Businesses, of the New Hanover County Code of Ordinances is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 4.7 and will be codified into the New Hanover Count-v Code of Ordinances. NEW HANOVER COUNTY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD ANNUAL UPDATE New Hanover County Youth Empowerment Seivices Advisory Board Chairwoman Wanda Marino presented the amoral update highlighting that the purpose of the Board is to support the Youth Empowerment Seivices Department's focus on the participation of the youth, their family and community to assist the youth seined in succeeding academically and behaviorally, thus resulting in yielding a productive member in society. The goals are to provide a forum for the collection and expression of ideas and recommendations on matter relating to all four divisions of seivices: to promote communication and collaboration among the general public, other agencies, NHC departments, and administration: and to advise on matters of community interest relating to the youth and seivices the department provides, as well as finding issues and other relevant local and state matters. The program seines children ages 6 to 19, with most being involved in the legal system. Seivices provided include juvenile psychological seivices, individual and family counseling seivices, and social development seivices. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,MARCH 12,2012 PAGE 344 On behalf of the Board, Chairman Davis thanked Ms. Marino for the update. ADOPTION OF BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 12-165 APPROVING THE RESURFACING OF THE TENNIS COURTS AT HUGH MACRAE PARK Parks, Gardens & Senior Resources Director Jim McDaniel presented the request for the Board's consideration to adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 12-165 approving the resurfacing of the tennis courts at Hugh MacRae Park. The Parks & Gardens Department partnered with the Greater Wilmington Tennis Association to apply to receive funding from the United States Tennis Association for the resurfacing of the four temiis courts at Hugh MacRae Park. Funding is as follows: • National and State United States Tennis Association funding totaled $4,464. • Greater Wilmington Tennis Association provided $6,000 towards the grant match. • The County match is in the amount of$2,986 and is within the existing budget. • The total cost of the renovation is estimated in the amount of$13,450. • Seven to ten years is the life expectancy. Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 12-165 for the resurfacing of the tennis courts at Hugh MacRae Park as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the budget ordinance amendment is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 4.8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DISPOSING OF SURPLUS PROPERTY ACCORDING TO PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL STATUTES — CHAPTER 160A, ARTICLE 12 Finance Director Avril Pinder presented the request for the Board's consideration to adopt the resolution approving the disposal of surplus property according to the procedures outlined in North Carolina General Statutes— Chapter 160A, Article 12. As authorized in the General Statutes, staff is proposing to utilize the seivices of GOVDeals, an online Internet based provider seivicing government entities. Staff proposes to dispose of any items not sold using this electronic auction seivice by any other method authorized by the Statutes. Money received goes back to the fund where the purchase was made. Commissioner Thompson questioned Finance Director Avril Pinder and Sheriff Ed McMahon about several items on the list that were labeled``no longer needed"requesting additional information on these items. Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board. Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Davis, to adopt the resolution approving the disposal of surplus property according to the procedures outlined in North Carolina General Statutes — Chapter 160A,Article 12 as presented. After further discussion concerning the items on the list that were labeled ``no longer needed", Commissioner Catlin offered the following amended motion. Amended Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to adopt the resolution approving the disposal of surplus property according to the procedures outlined in North Carolina General Statutes — Chapter 160A, Article 12 as presented with the exception of the items marked ``no longer needed" and directed staff to bring back additional information on the ``no longer needed" items at the Board's April 2, 2012 meeting. County Manager Bruce Shell reported that there is a system in place to evaluate the items placed on the list and asked the Board to trust the process. Hearing no further discussion, Chairman Davis requested a vote on the amended motion. Vote: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson,to adopt the resolution approving the disposal of surplus property according to the procedures outlined in North Carolina General Statutes— Chapter 160A, Article 12 as presented with the exception of the items marked``no longer needed" and directed staff to bring back additional information on the``no longer needed" items at the Board's April 2, 2012 meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 4.9. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,MARCH 12,2012 PAGE 345 DISCUSSION OF BUILDING LOCATED AT 320 CHESTNUT STREET Finance Director Avril Pinder presented the request for the Board's consideration to adopt the capital project resolution approving the renovation of 320 Chestnut Street. In 2006, after the Comit-v offices relocated to 230 Govermnent Center Drive, certain court-related finctions occupied this space until 2010 at which time the building sustained damage from a water leak requiring that the building be vacated. The building cannot be occupied until significant repairs or renovations are made. Staff has reviewed various options and recommends renovation of the building for the following reasons: • Allows for the opportunity to supply space for fixture growth of court-related fiurctions. • Prime location in downtown Wilmington with close proximity to the Courthouse. • Most cost effective method of utilizing current assets. • Space after renovation: 45,500 square feet of area. • Possible rental income from available space: 15,000 square feet • Installment Financing$10,000,000. • Capital Project Expense$10,000,000. • Debt sei ice based on$10 million debt over 20 nears at 3.53%. • Possible rent income based on available space at$14 per square foot. • Approximately 15,000 square feet available for five years and 7,500 square feet available for the following five years. • Avoided rents are those now paid for the Guardian Ad Litem, Public Defenders Office and Drug Treatment Court. • Average annual debt sei ice in the amount of$701,321. • Average possible rent income from available space in the amount of$78,750. • Avoided rents for court-related finctions in the amount of$131,000. • Average annual net payments in the amount of$491,571. • August 7,2014 estimated completion. Finance Director Pinder provided the following information on debt(worst case scenario) if the renovation of 320 Chestnut is approved as presented: • Impact on General Fund outstanding debt: • FYI I —existing debt in the amount of$418,973,997 • FY12—existing debt in the amount of$386,333,777 • FY13 — existing debt in the amount of$355,128,437; CFCC debt in the amount of$54,000,000; 320 Chestnut debt in the amount of$9,648,605; QSCB debt in the amount of$420,896,894—total debt in the amount of$420,896,894 • FY14 — existing debt in the amount of$324,356,312; CFCC debt in the amount of$52,290,000; 320 Chestnut debt in the amount of$9,284,697; QSCB debt in the amount of$387,939,290—total debt in the amount of$387,939,290 • FY15 — existing debt in the amount of$293,659,332; CFCC debt in the amount of$50,545,000; 320 Chestnut debt in the amount of$8,907,830; QSCB debt in the amount of$1,896,710—total debt in the amount of$355,008,872 • Impact on all outstanding debt versus legal debt limit: • FYI I —existing debt in the amount of$426,192,804;legal debt limit in the amount of$2,693,960,438 • FY12—existing debt in the amount of$392,434,292;legal debt limit in the amount of$2,704,484,646 • FY13 — existing debt in the amount of$360,102,881; CFCC debt in the amount of$54,000,000; 320 Chestnut debt in the amount of$9,648,605; QSCB debt in the amount of$2,119,852; legal debt limit in the amount of$2,392,000,000 • FY14 — existing debt in the amount of$328,554,296; CFCC debt in the amount of$52,290,000; 320 Chestnut debt in the amount of$9,284,697; QSCB debt in the amount of$2,008,281; legal debt limit in the amount of$2,392,000,000 • FY15 — existing debt in the amount of$297,400,802; CFCC debt in the amount of$50,255,000; 320 Chestnut debt in the amount of$8,907,830; QSCB debt in the amount of$1,896,710; legal debt limit in the amount of$2,392,000,000 • Impact on debt sei ice on General Fund annual budget: • FYI I —net existing debt in the amount of$41,711,269;total in the amount of$41,711,269 • FY12—net existing debt in the amount of$45,580,640;total in the amount of$45,580,640 • FY13 —net existing debt in the amount of$44,079,443; CFCC debt in the amount of$1,846,150; 320 Chestnut debt in the amount of$701,321; QSCB debt in the amount of$111,571; total debt in the amount of$46,738,485 • FY14—net existing debt in the amount of$42,495,472; CFCC debt in the amount of$3,692,300; 320 Chestnut debt in the amount of$701,321; QSCB debt in the amount of$111,571; total debt in the amount of$47,000,664 • FY15 —net existing debt in the amount of$40,849,967; CFCC debt in the amount of$3,692,750; 320 Chestnut debt in the amount of$701,321; QSCB debt in the amount of$111,571; total debt in the amount of$45,355,610 (* CFCC—Cape Fear Community College; QSCB—Qualified School Construction Bonds) NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,MARCH 12,2012 PAGE 346 Commissioner Catlin reported that after touring the 320 Chestnut Street building he observed vein little damage and suggested repairing the damage caused by the water leak noting that the HVAC system will most likely need to be replaced and as well as some wiring. Most of the water damage is isolated in one charnel. He stated he would like to tour the building with the architect that staff is working with before further discussions take place. It is his understanding that if the building could receive historic designation, potentially a new private sector builder, could get a 20%credit bringing the price of the renovation down substantially. He requested staff provide him with a map noting the locations,and costs associated with,the county's agency rentals. In response to Board questions, County Manager Shell reported that $57,000 was received from the insurance company with $18,000 being used for water removal/mold stabilization. He confirmed he has been told that the building could be built back to the same height, or higher than it currently is: City of Wilmington requirements will need to be met. Chairman Davis stated that he would also like to tour the building with the architect, and with the consensus of the Board, directed staff to bring the item back for further information, discussion and consideration at their April 16,2012 meeting. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the Cooperative Extension Advisory Council Chairman Davis reported that two vacancies exist, one being an unexpired term, on the Cooperative Extension Advisoiv Council with one application available for consideration and requested direction from the Board. Vice-Chairman Barfield nominated Chet Strikes for appointment. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Davis closed the nominations and called for a vote on the nomination. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Chet Strikes to seine an rin-expired term on the Cooperative Extension Advismy Council with the term to expire on May 31,2013. Appointment to Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Chairman Davis reported that up to five vacancies exist on the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee with one application available for consideration and requested direction from the Board. Commissioner Thompson nominated Robert Shelley for appointment. The nomination was seconded by Vice-Chairman Barfield. Vote: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Robert Shelly to seine a one-year term on the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee with the term to expire on March 31,2013. Appointment to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees Chairman Davis reported that one vacancy of an unexpired term exists on the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with nine applications available for consideration and requested nominations from the Board. Vice-Chairman Barfield nominated Patricia L. Leonard for appointment. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Catlin. Vote: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Patricia L. Leonard to seine an unexpired term on the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the term to expire on September 30,2013. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Davis announced that time has been reserved to allow the public to present an item that was not listed on the regular agenda. The following persons addressed the Board: Andy Koeppel, County resident, encouraged the Commissioners to be in discussions with the City of Wilmington concerning the proposed baseball stadium project. Chairman Davis addressed Mr. Koeppel's comments outlining his attempts to meet with the Wilmington City Council concerning the voluntary annexation issue, and even though the City refused the invitation to meet or postpone the annexation vote, he would still be willing to be included in discussions concerning the proposed baseball stadium as long as it did not include using any taxpayer dollars. Randy Crow, resident of Kelly, North Carolina, referencing the Maritime Strategy Report voiced his concern that digging of the channel will have a negative impact on the aquifer. He suggested the Board work with Brunswick Corintti- and the Ports of North Carolina to enlist the assistance of the militaiv ocean terminal Smmv Point on this project. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,MARCH 12,2012 PAGE 347 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Davis requested a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Davis adjourned the meeting at 4:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sheila L. Schult Clerk to the Board Please note that the above minutes are not a verbatim record of the l ew Hanover Couno)Board of Commissioners meeting. The entire proceedings are available for review and check-out at all Aei-Hanover Couno)Libraries and on innr.nhcgov.com HC'Live or innr.nhcgov.com pages.BOC%aspy