2012-05-07 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32
REGULAR MEETING,MAY 7,2012 PAGE 375
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, May 7, 2012, at
6:00 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 6:28 p.m.
Staff present: County Attomey Wanda M. Copley: Clerk to the Board Sheila L. Schult; and County
Manager Bruce T. Shell.
NON-SECTARIAN INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Margaret Wheeler,Zion Chapel AXE Zion Church,provided the invocation.
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.
Hearing no comments, Chairman Davis called for a motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda.
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to approve 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 following meetings as presented by the Clerk to the
Board:
Agenda Review Meeting held on April 10,2012
Budget Work Session Meeting held on April 10,2012
Regular Meeting held on April 16,2012
Ratification of Submission of a Grant Application to Safe Kids Cape Fear—Health Department
The Commissioners ratified the grant application submitted to Safe Kids Cape Fear in the amount of$300.
If awarded,the fiords will be used for materials to distribute during an educational workshop during Safe Kids Week
on pedestrian,bicycle,fire,and water safety for children in the community. No local match is required.
A copy of the grant application is available for review in the Health Department.
Ratification of Submission of a Grant Application to Safe Kids USA—Health Department
The Commissioners ratified the grant application submitted to Safe Kids USA in the amount of$300. If
awarded,the fiords will be used to offset expenditures that were incurred in operating Operation Medicine Drop: the
event was held during the week of March 18-24,2012. No local match is required.
A copy of the grant application is available for review in the Health Department.
Ratification of Submission of a Grant Application to Safe Kids North Carolina—Health Department
The Commissioners ratified the grant application submitted to Safe Kids North Carolina in the amount of
$500. If awarded, the fiords will be used to purchase multipurpose youth helmets to be distributed at an upcoming
community fitness event. No local match is required.
A copy of the grant application is available for review in the Health Department.
Acceptance of Grant Award from The Good Shepherd Fund and Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment
12-213—Sheriff's Office
The Commissioners accepted grant fiords from The Good Shepherd Fund in the amount of$1,512.72 and
adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 12-213. The fiords will be used to purchase t-shirts for participants
attending the Gang Resistance Education and Training Safe Summer camp.
A copy of the budget ordinance amendment is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained
in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 7.1.
A copy of the grant application is available for review in the Sheriffs Office.
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 Februaiv 29, 2012 and March 31,
2012:
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New Hanover Count-v Fire District
New Hanover Count-v
Copies of the Tax Collection Reports are hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and are contained in
Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 7.2.
Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendments—Budget Department
The Commissioners adopted the following Budget Ordinance Amendments for fiscal year ending June 30,
2012:
12-201 -Youth Empowerment Sei ices
12-203 - Social Sei ices
12-218-Health
12-214- Sheriffs Office
2012-53 - Sheriffs Office
2012-54- Sheriffs Office
Copies of the budget ordinance amendments are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are
contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 7.3.
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE NEW HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
TEAM
Chairman Davis recognized the New Hanover High School basketball team for their victory as the 2012
North Carolina 4A State Boys Basketball Champions,read the resolution into the record,and moved for adoption.
Motion: Chairman Davis MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to adopt the resolution recognizing
New Hanover High School Basketball Team as the 2012 North Carolina 4A State Boys Basketball Champions.
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
XXXV,Page 7.4.
APPROVAL TO NAME THE BLUE BASEBALL FIELD AT VETERAN'S PARK IN HONOR OF BILLY
RAY GURGANIOUS
Parks, Gardens and Senior Resources Director Jim McDaniel presented the request for the Board's
consideration to name the blue baseball field located at Veteran's Park in honor of Billy Ray Gurganious for
devoting over fifty years of his life volunteering in sports organizations that benefit children and dedicating between
fifty and sixty volunteer hours weekly to better sports programs offered to the youth of New Hanover County.
Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Catlin, to approve naming the blue
baseball field located at Veteran's Park in honor of Billy Ray Gurganious. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4
TO 0.
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2012 AS WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT
MONTH IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
YWCA Lower Cape Fear Women of Achievement Chair Amy Kilgore submitted the request for the
Board's consideration to proclaim May 2012 as Women of Achievement Month in New Hanover County and was
present to receive the proclamation.
Chairman Davis read the proclamation into the record and moved for adoption.
Motion: Chairman Davis MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to adopt the proclamation
recognizing May 2012 as Women of Achievement Month in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED 4 TO 0.
A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXV,Page 7.5.
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2012 AS PRESERVATION MONTH IN NEW
HANOVER COUNTY
Historic Wilmington Foundation Executive Director George Edwards submitted the request for the Board's
consideration to proclaim May 2012 as Preservation Month in New Hanover County and was present to receive the
proclamation. The theme for this year is"Discover America's Hidden Gems."
Vice-Chairman Barfield read the proclamation into the record and moved for adoption.
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Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Catlin, to adopt the proclamation
recognizing May 2012 as Preservation Month in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO
0.
A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXV,Page 7.6.
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 5-13,2012 AS TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEED
IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Wilmington and Beaches Convention Center and Visitor Bureau Chief Executive Officer Kim Hufham
submitted the request for the Board's consideration to proclaim May 5-13, 2012 as Travel and Tourism Week in
New Hanover County and was present to receive the proclamation.
Commissioner Catlin read the proclamation into the record.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to adopt the proclamation
recognizing May 5-13, 2012 as Travel and Tourism Week in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED 4 TO 0.
A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXV,Page 7.7.
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2012 AS FOSTER CARE AWARENESS
MONTH IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Department of Social Sei ices Director LaVauglm Nesmith and Assistant Director Wanda Marino
submitted the request for the Board's consideration to proclaim May 2012 as Foster Care Awareness Month in
New Hanover County and were present to receive the proclamation.
Vice-Chairman Barfield read the proclamation into the record and moved for adoption.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to adopt the proclamation
recognizing May 2012 as Foster Care Awareness Month in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXV,Page 7.8.
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2012 AS BICYCLE AWARENESS MONTH IN
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Planning and Inspections Director Chris O'Keefe submitted the request for the Board's consideration to
proclaim May 2012 as Bicycle Awareness Month in New Hanover County and was present to receive the
proclamation.
Commissioner Thompson read the proclamation into the record and moved for adoption.
Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Catlin, to adopt the proclamation
recognizing May 2012 as Bicycle Awareness Month in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXV,Page 7.9.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONTRACT TO ELDERHAUS, INC. FOR ADULT
DAY CARE AND DAY HEALTH SERVICES
Parks, Gardens and Senior Resources Director Jim McDaniel presented the request for the Board's
consideration to adopt the resolution awarding the contract for adult day care and day health sei ices to Elderhaus,
Inc. New Hanover County Senior Resource Center is the lead agency and requires a turn-key program from the
contractor providing the sei ice. The contractor is responsible for performing intake, screening, assessments,
reassessments, sei ice plans and authorization of sei ices to be provided.
Federal and State Funds for the initial contract period from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 are estimated to
be $107,651: contractors are required to provide a 10%cash match of$11,961: for a total amount of$119,612. A
mandatory pre-proposal meeting was held with only the current provider Elderhaus, Inc. attending the meeting and
was the only provider to submit a proposal in response to the Request for Proposals. The Home and Community
Care Advisory Committee and staff reviewed the proposal and determined the proposal to be responsive and
complete and recommend that the contract be awarded to Elderhaus,Inc.,to continue providing the sei ice.
After brief discussion, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
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Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Berger, to adopt the resolution
awarding the contract for adult day care and day health sei ices to Elderhaus, Inc. effective July 1, 2013 as
presented. 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 7.10.
RATIFICATION OF CAPE FEAR MEMORIAL FOUNDATION LETTER OF INTENT FOR FAMILY
COUNSELING PROGRAM
Health Department's Personal Health Sei ices Manager Carla Turner presented the request for the Board's
consideration to ratify a Letter of Intent to the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation in the total amount of$344,000 for
three years. If awarded, the fiords will be used for continued fimding of the Family Counseling Program which
provides counseling to high risk families, through the Care Coordination for Children Program as well as allow for
sei ices to be expanded to include parenting classes, as well as training for human sei ice professionals and foster
parents through a cooperative agreement with Family Support Network. The firll application is due July 2012. The
grant and revenues would support the current firll-time Licensed Clinical Therapist, part-time support staff, and
Family Support Network staff time. No new County position would be created and the current grant finded
positions will no longer exist if continuation of grant fimding is not awarded. No local match is required.
After brief discussion, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to ratify the Letter of Intent to
the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation and the application in the total amount of$344,000 for continuation of the
Family Counseling Program as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF INDIVIDUAL GROUP RATE FOR WELL WATER TESTING
Environmental Health Sei ices Manager Dianne Haivell presented the request for the Board's
consideration to approve an individual group rate fee for well water testing in the amount of$105. The fee would be
charged for groups of twenty or more homeowners in the same close geographic area, such as a subdivision or
neighborhood,who get their well water tested at the same time.
The current fee is $140 per individual well water test and includes the standard inorganic panel as defined
by the State Public Health Lab. The $105 proposed fee represents a 25% reduction over the standard fee. The
actual cost to provide each test is$96.
After brief discussion, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to approve the individual group
rate for well water testing in the amount of $105 as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A JOINT APPLICATION WITH THE CITY
OF WILMINGTON TO THE 2012 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM
Chief Deputy Sheriff Rhonda Smith presented the request to submit a joint application with the City of
Wilmington to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant program through the U.S. Department of
Justice in the total fimding amount of$84,819: $42,409.50 per agency. If awarded, the County's portion of the
fimding would be used to assist in the purchase of helicopter blades for the helicopter which is used jointly by the
County and the City of Wilmington. No local match is required. The Justice Assistance Grant process requires a
public hearing to be held to allow for discussion on the use of fiords.
Chairman Davis opened the Public Hearing and requested comments from the audience.
Hearing no comments, Chairman Davis closed the Public Hearing and requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Berger, to authorize the Sheriffs
Office to submit a joint 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application with the City of
Wilmington as presented and authorize staff to execute the required County/City Memorandum of Understanding.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is available for review in the Legal Department.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY BRUCE BOWMAN, ON BEHALF OF
CORNELIA NIXON DAVIS, INC., TO MODIFY AN APPROVED CONDITIONAL PLAN FOR
CHAMPIONS ASSISTED LIVING DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 1011 PORTERS NECK ROAD (Z-
890M,04/12)
Chairman Davis 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.
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The following persons were sworn in:
Sam Burgess
Chris O'Keefe
Richard Collier
Bruce Bowman
Charles Long
Ben Barker
Senior Plainer Sam Burgess presented the request by Bruce Bowman, on behalf of Cornelia Nixon Davis,
Inc. to modify an approved conditional plan for Champions Assisted Liking Development located at 1011 Porters
Neck Road and presented a history and slide presentation of the project and current request.
The current request is to add 7.65 acres of property to renovate the forty-five year old, one story facility, to
meet modern standards but does not increase the 199 skilled nursing bed counts. The renovations include
transitioning existing semi-private rooms to private rooms with accessible bathroom expansions and decentralized
facility sei ices.
The renovations are proposed to be completed in five phases. Phase one includes the new construction of
two one-stoiv stand-alone households, the installation of a new access drive on Porters Neck Road to allow
deliveries to the facility directly, and the relocation of an existing power easement and chain link fence. Phases II
through V consist of household additions to one or two of the existing one-story skilled nursing facilities and is
estimated to be completed within three and a half years. When completed there will be a total of ten households
with 17-24 residents per household, each featuring full ADA bath renovations and exterior upgrades, including a
sloped roof conversion. Rehabilitation and administrative pavilions are excluded from renovations.
The Planning Board, at their April 12, 2012 meeting, voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the rezoning
request and the associated conditional rezoning permit with no additional conditions. No one from the public spoke
in opposition to the proposed conditional plan modification.
Chairman Davis asked the Petitioner for comments.
Cornelia Nixon Davis, Inc. Board Vice-Chairman Dr. Ben Barker presented the request highlighting that
the proposed renovations are the best way to meet the demands of the population that they seine.
Cornelia Nixon Davis, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Charles Long presented the request highlighting that
the proposed renovations change the facility from institutional care to a more desired household model of care.
Bruce Bowman, Bowman HemingAvay Architects, presented a history of the project and highlighted the
five phases that are being proposed which are estimated to be completed in 3.5 years. The proposed changes meet
the findings of facts presented by staff.
Chairman Davis asked if anyone from the public wished to speak in favor of the request or in opposition to
the request,hearing no one,he closed the Public Hearing and requested direction from the Board.
Chairman Davis noted that Commissioner Thompson was excused for health concerns. Commissioner
Thompson was excused at 7:16 p.m.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to approve the request by Bruce
Bowman, on behalf of Cornelia Nixon Davis, hrc., to modify an approved conditional plan for Champions Assisted
Liking Development located at 1011 Porters Neck Road finding that the request is: 1) consistent with the purpose
and intent of Policy 17.2.4 of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan, which references modifying zoning regulations
where appropriate to encourage housing populations with special needs such as elderly and disabled. Further, the
Porters Neck Plan, adopted June 1989 and updated November 2010, recommends that the rural character and low
density of the Porters Neck area be preserved: and 2)reasonable and in the public interest to rezone 7.56 acres from
R-20 Residential to CD (O&I) Conditional Office and Institutional in this location in order to continue and expand
an existing use while preset ing the character of the area and providing an enhanced quality of life for its residents.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 0.
Chairman Davis requested direction from Board concerning the conditional use permit.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to approve the conditional use
permit request by Bruce Bowman, on behalf of Cornelia Nixon Davis, Inc.,based on the evidence presented and the
findings of facts concluding that: 1) the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located and
developed according to the plan as submitted and approved: 2) the use meets all required conditions and
specifications of the Zoning Ordinance: 3) the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property or that the use is a public necessity: and 4) the location and character of the use if developed according to
the plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general
conformity with the plan of development for New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 0.
A copy of AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING THE ZONING
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MAP OF AREA 5 OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, ADOPTED ON JULY 6, 1971, is
hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Zoning Book 1, Section 5,Page 66.
A copy of an order granting a Conditional Use Permit and listing the findings of facts is contained in SUP
Book IV,Page 41.
ADOPTION OF CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE AND BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2012-
» ESTABLISHING THE BIKE/PEDESTRIAN PATHS CAPITAL PROJECT FUND AND ACCEPTANCE
OF FUNDING ALLOCATIONS
Long Range Planning Manager Shawn Ralston presented the request for the Board's consideration to adopt
the capital project ordinance and budget ordinance amendment 2012-55 establishing the bike/pedestrian paths
capital project fiord and accept fimding allocations.
The County has partnered with the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Plamring Organization and the
City of Wilmington to create a Comprehensive Greenway Plan for the City of Wilmington and unincorporated areas
of New Hanover County. Once complete, the plan will provide the framework to connect existing and fixture linear
corridors with walking/bicycling trails, blueways, and conservation zones. To facilitate the implementation of this
plan, staff is requesting the creation of a Capital Project Fund for current and firture fimding.
Currently, an opportunity is available to create a priority bicycle and pedestrian segment in the Covil
Farm/Middle Sound area through three fimding mechanisms. Once constructed, the segment will connect a large
population of residents to bicycle and pedestrian routes in the unincorporated area of the County - linking residents
from Bayshore to Middle Sound to Covil Farm with a series of on and off-road bicycle and pedestrian routes. The
segment will also link with the Military Cutoff Extension of the Cross City Trail,which will be the first connection
to the trail outside of the City of Wilmington's jurisdiction.
The fimding will come from the following rivo sources:
• Small Construction State Funds in the amount of$160,000 which requires a County match of$40,000.
The match will come from the 2006 Parks Bond.
• Safe Routes to School Grant in the amount of$100,000 to connect to Ogden Elementary School. No
County match is required:however,the County will provide maintenance for the off-road path.
• The County has received an allocation through the Federal Highway Administration's Transportation
Community System Preseivation program which will be brought forward for acceptance at a later date.
After brief discussion, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to adopt the Capital Project
Ordinance and Budget Ordinance Amendment 2012-55 establishing the bike/pedestrian paths capital project fiord
and accept fimding allocations as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 0.
A copy of the capital project ordinance and budget ordinance amendment is hereby incorporated as a part
of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 7.11.
APPROVAL OF PARTICIPATION REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPE FEAR PUBLIC
UTILITY AUTHORITY TO ADVANCE WATER/SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE IN UNINCORPORATED
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Plaiming and Inspections Director Chris O'Keefe presented the request for the Board's consideration to
enter into a financial agreement, in an amount not exceeding$650,000,with the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
(Authority) to advance water/sewer infrastructure in the unincorporated area of the county highlighting the
following information:
• New Hanover County proposal to expedite extension of infrastructure to support economic development in
appropriate areas:
• Facilitate economic development at levels of density consistent with County land use planning and the
Authorit-v Master Plan:
• Address incidents of septic system failure and reduce contamination risk to ground water or runoff;
• Sewer areas where property owners have requested the extension and such extension is deemed by the
County and Authority to be economically advantageous.
• Economic Development Acceleration Agreement Process:
• County evaluates area where infrastructure needs exist and determines compatibility with adopted
plans for growth and development.
• Cost estimates developed in conjunction with the Authority.
• Project amount and terms finalized:Participation Reimbursement Agreement executed.
• Authority responsible for design and constnrction.
• Payment collected by authority based on usage and System Development Charges. County return is
estimated to be returned within the first 3-4 nears.
• Authority makes payments to County annually until fiill value is paid-off.
• Benefits to New Hanover Comit-v:
• Increased sales and property tax.
• Job creation.
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• Potential for effective resource protection.
• Expedite opportunities for sewer expansion to appropriate areas. The Kirkland area is the first area to
be identified and growth is anticipated to continue.
• County utilizes economic development acceleration program as growth management tool.
In response to Board questions Director O'Keefe confirmed that the$650,000 loan will be with no interest
because of revenue increases the County will receive and the promptness on the return for the investment.
Commissioner Catlin clarified that the proposal is a way to push economic growth with the following
benefits: the loan is paid back rapidly: the County's investment is doubled: provides an increase in customer base
for the Authorit-v so rates will not need to be raised: current customers share the rates with fixture customers: the
need for a moratorium is gone: and everyone wins. He confirmed that Commissioner Thompson, who also seines
on the Authority Board, supports the proposal.
In response to Board questions concerning extending water and sewer in the Castle Hayne area,
Commissioner Catlin reported that the proposed agreement is step one and needs to be approved by the Authority
Board. Once one partnership agreement is in place there will be a model in place to grow upon and the next growth
priority can be agreed upon, with each project being evaluated separately. There is the potential of utilizing an
existing force-main in Pender County for the Castle Hayne area.
In response to Board questions concerning fixture improvements for the Castle Hayne/Wrightsboro area,
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority CEO Matt Jordan reported that the Authority has scaled back on their Capital
Improvement Plans but the Authority Board does continue to discuss how to address growth: maintenance needs
have taken precedent over expansion. Growth projects have been pushed firrther out or taken completely out of the
Capital Improvement Plan.
Vice-Chairman Barfield voiced his concern that plans for the Castle Hayne/Wrightsboro area have not been
implemented as promised and he would like to see that area be the first to be included in a partnership agreement.
In response to Board questions concerning plans for the Castle Hayne/Wrightsboro area, County Manager
Bruce Shell reported that the down turn in the economy changed previously planned scenarios,but to his knowledge,
no Board finding promises have been broken.
Hearing no firrther comments, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to approve the Particij)ation
Reimbursement Agreement with the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority to advance water/sewer infrastructure in the
unincorporated area of the county as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 0.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BID TO TOLEDO CAROLINA INC. FOR PHASE 1
OF THE SCALE AND SCALE HOUSE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Landfill Manager Sam Hawes presented the request for the Board's consideration to adopt the resolution
awarding the bid for Phase 1 of the scale and scale house replacement project to Toledo Carolina, Inc. in the amount
of$96,861.
The Board approved the Landfill scale and scale house replacement project in the amount of$290,000 in
the FYI 1-12 Adopted Budget. The existing scales were installed in 1987 and calibration is a pressing concern in
regards to North Carolina State Certification. Additionally, the new scale location will be optimized to allow for
efficient operations from the new scale house to be constructed during Phase 2. Phase 1 consists of the construction
and installation of a new prefabricated 70' x I Y scale. This project will also include the demolition of existing
scales, site work,grading,electrical,paving,and obtaining the permits needed for Phase 1.
Staff formally bid the Landfill Scale Replacement Project with four bidders attending the pre-bid meeting:
Toledo Carolina Inc., Lumina Builders, Norris Construction, and 4 Seasons Site & Demo. Toledo Carolina Inc.
submitted a bid in the amount of$96,861 and Lumina Builders submitted a No-Bid proposal response.
In response to Board questions, Senior Budget Analyst Beth Schrader reported that the scales need to be
replaced not repaired/maintained because they are out of compliance and cannot hold calibration.
Hearing no firrther comments, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Catlin, to adopt the resolution
approving the bid to Toledo Carolina, Inc.for phase 1 of the scale and scale house replacement project 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
XXXV,Page 7.12.
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ADOPTION OF BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 12-206 APPROVING THE REPAIRS AND
REPLACEMENT OF TENNIS COURTS AT HOGGARD HIGH SCHOOL
Parks, Gardens and Senior Resources Director Jim McDaniel presented the request for the Board's
consideration to adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 12-206 approving the repairs and replacement of the Hoggard
High School teimiis courts.
The courts are in need of major repair and the cost of the project is estimated in the amount of$124,000.
New Hanover County Schools have agreed to contribute $41,333, which is one-third of the projected project total.
Budget Ordinance Amendment 12-206 transfers $41,334 from Contingencies for the County to find another one-
third of the project cost. Through a partnership between the Greater Wilmington Tennis Association, New Hanover
County and the School system, staff feels there is a high probability that we can leverage grant fiords and
contributions to cover the final one-third of the project cost. If these grants and contributions are unable to cover the
final one-third, $41,333,alternatives would have to be considered to include additional County/Schools support. The
courts are unusable to the public,as well as the School system,and are currently locked.
In response to Board questions, Director McDaniel confirmed the school system has agreed to contribute
$41,333,which is one-third of the project cost.
Hearing no further comments, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Chairman Davis MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to adopt Budget Ordinance
Amendment 12-206 approving the repairs and replacement of the Hoggard High School tennis courts as presented.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 0.
A copy of the budget ordinance amendment is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained
in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 7.13.
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.
Sean Ahlum, Cape Fear Surfrider Foundation,presented to the Board their mission to reduce the impacts of
plastics in the marine enviromnent by raising awareness about the dangers of plastic pollution and by advocating for
the reduction of single-use plastics.
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS
CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD CONCERNING REVISION OF LEGISLATIVE GOAL CONCERNING
THE CAPE FEAR PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITY
Assistant County Manager Chris Coudriet reported on April 2, 2012 the Board adopted a slate of six
legislative goals to be submitted to the New Hanover County local delegation for the upcoming short session of the
General Assembly. Since that time, Commissioner Catlin and Deputy County Attorney Kemp Burpeau have had
discussions with the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Board and staff concerning one of the goals with the
following amendment proposed:
Rates and charges: contract for water or sewer: deposits: delinquent charges, (G.S. 162A-9) add a
subsection (d): An authority may secure the written authorization of any customer to "round up" the
periodic billing for water and/or sewer rates, fees and charges to the next highest dollar. The authority
electing the ``round up" option is authorized to utilize authority staff, facilities, and resources in
administrating the program. A year-end statement shall be generated showing the respective donor
customer's annual contributions. Donations obtained through``round up" shall be utilized at the authority's
discretion in addressing utility expenses, charges,and fees of its low income customers.
After brief discussion, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board with the consensus of the Board
to direct Commissioner Catlin,as the Board's representative on the Authority Board,to take the proposed revision to
the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Board for their consideration and to remove the previous goal concerning the
Authority from the slate of Legislative Goals.
A copy of the revised legislative goals is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in
Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 7.14.
PRESENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012
In response to a full page advertisement in the Star_ eivs by the C'itizerrs ProteefilW-err Hczrrover Coullo)
concerning $6,000,000 in savings after the shut-down of WASTEC, Chairman Davis requested Senior Budget
Analyst Beth Schrader to present an accounting of Environmental Management finds for FY 2011-2012:
• Background:
• $6 million saved by closing WASTEC
• Savings=Cost Avoidance
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• Avoiding costs enabled loan repayments to the General Fund and paid for needed infrastructure
and without borrowing or raising the tip fee
• Loan repayments to General Fund:
• InterTrnd loan-$2,300,000
• Annual land loan-$38,500
• Critical infrastructure expenses:
• To Capital Projects for Cell 6E and partial Cell 5 closure-$2,300,000
• Replacement scales/scale house-$290,000
• Bulldozer and other equipment-$245,511
• Hurricane expenses-$306,639 (NHC required to front cost)
• Insurance requirement expenses-two security officers-$138,370
• Operational Increases:
• $245,200 firel/daily cover/other(Landfill recycling)
• $185,000 professional sei ices related to the RFP
• Total of above—$6,049,240
• InterTrnd Loan Repayment History:
• Loan balance as of 6/30/10 $4,185,901
• FY10-11 repayment ($1,265,550)
• Projected FYI 1-12 repayment ($2,300,000)
• Estimated loan balance as of 6/30/12 $ 620,351
• Final payment in the amount of$620,351included in the proposed FY12-13 budget
In response to Board questions, Ms. Schrader clarified that according to the General Statute the
Environmental Management Fund cannot subsidize the General Fund: the General Fund can subsidize the
Environmental Management Fund. The tip fee cannot exceed the cost of operating the facility and can only be
imposed on those using the facility.
Commissioner Catlin stated that he understands people's concern of where the savings were realized
clarifying that the shut-down of WASTEC stopped the bleeding and allowed for items that had been delayed to be
completed without raising the tip fee and it is anticipated that the General Fund will be paid back in firll in the
FY12-13 budget.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no firrther business, Chairman Davis adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfirlly submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board
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meeting. The entire proceedings are available for review and check-out at all Aei-Hanover Coulio)Libraries and
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