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2012-07-23 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,JULY 23,2012 PAGE 438 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, July 23, 2012, at 9:00 a.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 9:03 a.m. Staff present: County Manager Chris Coudriet: County Attorney Wanda M. Copley: and Clerk to the Board Sheila L. Schuh. NON-SECTARIAN INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reverend Richard G. Elliott, St. Andrew's On-the-Sound Episcopal Church, provided the invocation and Vice-Chairman Barfield led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Chairman Davis announced the following: • The agenda item - Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution Approving an Installment Financing Contract and Deed of Trust and Delivery Thereof and Providing for Certain Other Related Matters was advertised as a public hearing but has been pulled from the agenda. • Agenda Item 15 - Consideration of Changes to the Aviation Chapter 8 of the New Hanover County Code has been pulled for further review and will be brought back for Board consideration at the August 6, 2012 meeting. 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 Commissioner Catlin, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 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 June 28,2012 Regular Meeting held on July 2, 2012 Approval of Nine Items for Accession into Cape Fear Museum's Permanent Collection—Cape Fear Museum The Commissioners approved nine donations for accession into the Cape Fear Museum's Permanent Collection. A complete copy of the Cape Fear Museum Permanent Collection July 2012 list is available for review at the Cape Fear Museum. Approval of Items for Deaccession from the Cape Fear Museum's Permanent Collection — Cape Fear Museum The Commissioners approved the list of items for deaccession from the Cape Fear Museum's Permanent Collection. A complete copy of the Cape Fear Museum Deaccession List for July 2012 is available for review at the Cape Fear Museum. Authorization to Submit a Personal Health Services Grant Application—Health Department The Commissioners authorized the Health Department to submit a Personal Health Sei ices Grant application to the North Carolina Division of Public Health, Women's and Children's Health, Nutrition Sei ices Branch in the amount of$60,000 annually for a maximum of$180,000 over three nears. If awarded, the fiords will be used to continue the Regional Women's, Infants, and Children Lactation Training Center in Perinatal Region V. No local match is required:the position will be eliminated when grant funding ends. Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance—Sheriff's Office The Commissioners authorized the Sheriffs Office to submit a grant application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the 2012 Bulletproof Vests Grant. General Fund Contingency fiords will be used for the 50%local match requirement. When the amount of the award is known, a Budget Ordinance Amendment will be brought for Board consideration. Authorization to Submit a grant application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance—Sheriff's Office The Commissioners authorized the Sheriffs Office to submit a 2013 State Criminal Alien Assistance Grant application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance. If awarded, the fiords will be used for payments for incarcerating undocumented criminal aliens with at least one felony or two misdemeanor convictions for violations of state or local law, and incarcerated for at least four consecutive days during the report period. When the amount of the NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,JULY 23,2012 PAGE 439 award is known, a Budget Ordinance Amendment will be brought for Board consideration. 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: 13-002 -Libraiv 13-003 -Librarti- 2013-01 - Sheriffs Office 2013-02 - Sheriffs Office Copies of the budget ordinance amendments are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 12.1. REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY RETIREMENT AWARD County Manager Chris Coudriet requested the following employees to step foiNvard to receive their retirement awards: Lariv Brewer—Sheriffs Office—27 Years of Sei ice Andrea Kelly—Department of Social Sei ices—24 Years of Sei ice John Hubbard—Enviromnental Management— 18 Years of Sei ice On behalf of the Board, Chairman Davis presented each person with an award and expressed appreciation for their nears of sei ice. PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS County Manager Chris Coudriet requested the following employees to step forward to receive sei ice awards: Five Year: Donna Pleasants-Health Department Edna Pollock-Department of Social Sei ices Katliv Stoute-Communit-v Justice Sei ices Fifteen Year: Joseph Meier-Health Department Tivent-v Year: James Brown-Sheriffs Office On behalf of the Board, Chairman Davis presented a sei ice award to each employee, expressed appreciation,and thanked them for their years of dedicated sei ice. RECOGNITION OF NEW EMPLOYEES County Manager Chris Coudriet requested the following new employees to stand and be introduced: Cviithia Meadows-Finance Douglas Scholz-Health Department Joe Suleyman-Environmental Management Crystal Teachey-Department of Social Sei ices On behalf of the Board, Chairman Davis welcomed the employees to County Govermnent and wished them success in their new positions. INTRODUCTIONS OF NEW ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER TIM BURGESS AND FINANCE DIRECTOR LISA WURTZBACHER County Manager Chris Coudriet introduced Assistant County Manager Tim Burgess and Finance Director Lisa Wurtzbacher. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NEW HANOVER COUNTY MONTFORD POINT MARINES CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS Vice-Chairman Barfield presented the request for the Board's consideration to adopt the resolution recognizing the Montford Point Marines. On June 27, 2012, the U. S. Congress presented the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor to the Montford Point Marines in Washington,DC. Vice-Chairman Barfield read the resolution into the record and moved for adoption. Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to adopt the resolution recognizing the six Montford Point Marines that are residents of New Hanover County that received the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,JULY 23,2012 PAGE 440 Montford Point Marine Association President Darrell Monroe accompanied by Francis M.Hooper, Jr., Ivan J. LeBlanc,Arthur Obee, Wilson Thigpen,and James B. Wilson were recognized. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 12.2. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS RECOGNIZING NORTH CAROLINA STATE REPRESENTATIVES DANIEL F.MCCOMAS AND CAROLYN H.JUSTICE Chairman Davis presented the request for the Board's consideration to adopt the resolutions recognizing North Carolina State Representatives Carolyn H. Justice and Daniel F. McComas for their sei ice representing the citizens of New Hanover Comit-v in the General Assembly. Chairman Davis read the resolution recognizing Daniel F. McComas into the record and moved for adoption. Motion: Chairman Davis MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Catlin, to adopt the resolution recognizing Daniel F. McComas for his sei ice to the citizens of New Hanover County in the General Assembly. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Davis read the resolution recognizing Carolyn H. Justice into the record and moved for adoption. Motion: Chairman Davis MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to adopt the resolution recognizing Carolyn H. Justice for her sei ice to the citizens of New Hanover County in the General Assembly. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Copies of the resolutions are hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 12.3. RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES AWARD TO NHCTV Media Productions Coordinator Mark Boyer reported that at the National Association of Counties Amoral Conference in Pittsburgh,PA. on July 13, 2012 the staff of NHCTV received an award for a series of public sei ice armouncements aimed at dispelling the myths of receiving a flu shot. The spot was aired on NHCTV as well as WELT. Media Production Specialists Eric Peterson and Brett Cottrell produced the wimring segment and were recognized by the Board for their efforts. NEW HANOVER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD ANNUAL UPDATE New Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chairman Andy Mills presented the armual update highlighting the following information: • The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board consists of eight members and holds open meetings the first Wednesday- of every month at 8:00 a.m. in Conference Room 500 of New Hanover Comit-v Govermnent Center. Our purpose is to recommend policies to the department, County Manager, and the Board of Comit-v Commissioners as well as seine as a liaison for citizens of the county. • The Parks and Gardens Department division is charged with the responsibility of efficiently maintaining 31 parks. We manage over 1,300 acres of green space, sporting areas,boat ramps,fishing areas,public spaces,walking trails and non-park properties. • The Parks division maintains sporting fields, recreational areas, and public spaces on fifteen area schools' properties and is committed to providing quality recreational areas for our school system. • In 2011-2012,the New Hanover County Parks and Gardens division developed and constructed several county parks using bond approved fiords. Renovations at Arrowhead Park,Parkwood Recreation Area, Smith Creek Park and Monterey Heights Park were completed and opened with great enthusiasm from the surrounding community. • Upcoming Parks Bond projects this year include Wrightsboro Park and Castle Hayne Park. Components for Wrighstboro include a basketball court, picnic shelter, playground, multi-use field, multi-use trail and parking. • We also completed several facility upgrades and improvements as well as performed armual maintenance of all facilities and fields. • In 2011, the Parks and Gardens division acquired additional acreage of undeveloped land using fiords from the 2006 bond referendum. These properties have now entered the design phase. Once completed,we'll begin applying for additional grants and outside finding based on plarmed usage. • Castle Hayne Park/Northern Park expansion project - 62 acres was purchased to construct new recreational areas. In spring of 2012, we received grant fimding of$287,000 from North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund to help offset the land purchase. The proposed project includes a leash-free dog park,picnic and playground areas, senior ball field expansion, lighted fields, disc golf expansion and walking trails and relocation of the park entrance which currently runs through a residential neighborhood. • Smith Creek Nature Center - 85 acres overlooking the existing county owned Smith Creek Park. The nature center is being proposed to provide educational and recreational activities on the approximately 180 acres of combined county property. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,JULY 23,2012 PAGE 441 In closing, Parks and Recreation Ads-isory- Board members remain committed to ensuring that quality programs in both indoor and outdoor spaces are available for county citizens and visitors to New Hanover County. On behalf of the Board, Chairman Davis thanked Mr.Mills for the presentation. NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRLIE GARDENS FOUNDATION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL UPDATE New Hanover Count-v Airlie Gardens Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors President Vivian"Zeke- Partin presented the amrual update highlighting the following: • Airlie is an historic landmark that encompasses 67 acres. • The mission is to establish an endowment, receive donations and distribute monies for finding of capital improvements at Airlie Gardens. • The board seines in an advisory capacity to the gardens staff and County Commissioners by providing support for operations,policy, capital improvements,and program development. • In 2011/2012, revenue from events, gate, rentals, and grants was $624,000 with operational expenses of$528,000,ending the fiscal year with a positive operating net income of$96,000. • Enchanted Airlie gate revenues grew 82%,with revenues for this event of$87,000. • Wedding revenues increased 8%from last year with revenues for this venue at$97,000. • Endowment Balance at the end of June was approximately$1.7 million. • Airlie Gardens had over 155,000 visitors during the previous fiscal year from 42 states and 38 countries. • On May 11, 2012 Airlie gained national attention by celebrating National Public Gardens day with over 1000 visitors. • Enchanted Airlie was recognized this year as one of the Top 20 events in the Southeast. • Airlie has recently launched a new website which has greatly enhanced the gardens nationally and internationalh. • Last year,we welcomed over 16,000 New Hanover County residents to tour Airlie during our County Attraction Days,which offers free admission for all wishing to see the gardens. • Airlie's Environmental Education program lead more than 7,200 students on visits to Airlie for hands- on learning without charge. • Airlie events such as Enchanted Airlie, Summer Concert Series and the Ovster Roast, hosted over 68,000 guests. In closing, the Airlie Gardens Foundation Board of Directors is committed to ensuring that quality programs in both indoor and outdoor spaces are available for our citizens and visitors to New Hanover County and to preset ing this historic treasure and the mission of Airlie Gardens On behalf of the Board, Chairman Davis thanked Ms. Partin for the update. CONSIDERATION OF 320 CHESTNUT STREET PROPOSALS AND APPROVAL TO HOLD A WORK SESSION ON SEPTEMBER 13,2012 Finance Director Lisa Wurtzbacher presented the request for the Board's consideration to provide direction concerning the building located at 320 Chestnut Street. Staff received proposals from the private sector by the deadline. These proposals were evaluated to determine if they were viable and less costly than the option of renovating the building. The following information was presented: • Sale Leaseback Option: • Sell 320 Chestnut to developer for$1 • Developer to renovate 320 Chestnut • Lease 320 Chestnut for 20 nears • Buy 320 Chestnut from developer at end of lease for$1 • Sale of 320 Chestnut and Build New Building Option: • Sell 320 Chestnut to developer • Developer builds new building on County owned property • County purchases a part of the new building from developer • Advantages: • Least costly proposal • Proximit-v to courthouse • Disadvantages: • Count-v loses some control over the renovations • Smaller square footage • Legislative restraint • Legislative restraints to these options: • Disposal of property: G.S. 160A Article 12 • Property should not be disposed of at less than fair market value • Both proposals include selling property at less than fair market value • Property disposal would use sealed bids or an upset bid process • Competitive bidding process: G.S. 143-129 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,JULY 23,2012 PAGE 442 • Construction with estimated expenditures greater than$500,000 requires a competitive bidding process • A local act could negate both of these obstacle • Total cost of each proposal: • Renovations-$13,800,567 • Sale leaseback—$12,660,239 • Sale of 320 Chestnut Street:build new-$16,604,891 • Net amoral cost for each proposals: • Renovations-$690,028 • Sale leaseback-$593,401 • Sale of 320 Chestnut Street:build new-$873,355 • Property Transfer Option: • Proposal to trade property at 320 Chestnut Street for 43 acres of land near Smith Creek Park • Requires demolition of the building at 320 Chestnut • Approximate cost of demolition$600,000 • Reimbursement of$200,000 • Property is currently zoned R-15 Residential Chairman Davis requested comments from the Board concerning their desire to move forward with the renovation or to continue assessing private sector interest and options. Commissioner Catlin reported that he does not believe the historic tax credit option has been explored adequately and whether owner financing has been considered and reviewed stating that the Board needs to get all the facts before moving forward with a decision. Commissioner Thompson stated that he would like to have a work session on this issue to review all the options that have been presented as well as other interest/proposals that have not yet been vetted. Commissioner Berger concurred that a work session would be helpfixl: he requested someone with the specific expertise on historic tax credits be available. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated that he does not feel it would be prudent to sell the building when the County has a current need for the space for County and court-related fimctions with a greater need for space for court-related fimctions in the vein near fixture. In response to Board questions, County Manager Chris Coudriet confirmed that four floors of the building would be occupied on day one following the renovation and cautioned that with the likely changes to the juvenile age from 16 to 18 as it relates to the justice system, easily all six floors could be filled with just court-related fimctions. In response to Board questions concerning the process for obtaining historic designation and tax credits, Historic Wilmington Foundation Executive Director George Edwards reported the building is eligible for the national register designation and that either the county or developer can obtain the historic designation. It takes between nine and rivelve months to obtain historic designation but the developer can begin the project with designation required to be in place before the Certificate of Occupancy is issued. Hearing no fixrther comments, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to hold a work session on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. to hear a presentation on historic designation tax credits and to explore all options available concerning the building located at 320 Chestnut Street. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE A CUSTOM FIRE PUMPER TRUCK, ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE ITSELF FROM THE PROCEEDS OF DEBT FOR CERTAIN EXPENDITURES,AND ADOPTION OF BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 13-006 Fire Chief Donnie Hall presented the request for the Board's consideration to approve the purchase of a Custom Fire Pumper Truck in the amount of$575,972, adoption of the resolution declaring the official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of debt for certain expenditures, and adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 13- 006. The adopted FY 12-13 budget includes debt seivice for the purchase of a Custom Fire Pumper via a lease purchase agreement. The County intends to reimburse itself for the expenditure for the equipment. A resolution is available for Board's approval as well as Budget Ordinance Amendment 13-006 to record and budget the financing proceeds. One lease payment has been budgeted for FY 2013 and the Custom Fire Pumper will be delivered approximately seven months after the order is placed. The vehicle being replaced will be sold through GovDeals and the proceeds returned to the Fire Seivices District fiord. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,JULY 23,2012 PAGE 443 Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board. Motion: Chairman Davis MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Catlin, to approve the purchase of a custom fire pumper tuck in the amount of$575,972, adopt the resolution declaring the official intent to reimburse itself from the proceeds of debt for certain expenditures, and adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 13-006 as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution and budget ordinance amendment are hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 12.4. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE REESTABLISHING ZONING AND OTHER LAND USE REGULATIONS IN THE MONKEY JUNCTION AREA TO BE AS THEY WERE IN EFFECT ON THE DAY PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE ANNEXATION ORDINANCE REPEALED BY S.L.2012-3 Planning and Inspections Director Chris O'Keefe presented the request for the Board's consideration to adopt the ordinance reestablishing the zoning and other land use regulations in the Monkey Junction area to be as they were in effect on the day prior to the effective date of the annexation ordinance repealed by S.L. 2012-3. Chairman Davis and Commissioner Catlin worked with the General Assembly to get the changes approved before the end of the short session. Session Law 2012-3,House Bill 5 deannexed the Monkey Junction area of New Hanover County. Monkey Junction had previously been annexed and subsequently been subjugated by the City of Wilmington on March 27, 2012. Wilmington took necessary steps to establish zoning and land use control over the areas they had annexed. With the passage of SL 2012-3, HB 5, the City's jurisdiction over the Monkey Junction area was repealed and returned to New Hanover County effective July 1, 2012. The proposed ordinance reestablishes County zoning and land use control over the area as it was on the day prior to Wilmington's annexation of the area. Passage of this ordinance will solidify the County's stance on zoning and land use control over the area and achieve the legislative intent of Session Law 2012-3,HB 5. Commissioner Catlin read the Ordinance into the record. Motion: Chairman Davis MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to adopt the ordinance reestablishing the zoning and other land use regulations in the Monkey Junction area to be as they were in effect on the day prior to the effective date of the annexation ordinance repealed by S.L. 2012-3 as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the ordinance is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 12.5. APPROVAL OF LOWER CAPE FEAR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT Planning Manager Shawn Ralston presented the request for the Board's consideration to approve the Lower Cape Fear Sustainable Communities Consortium Agreement highlighting the following information: • The consortium was formed in 2010 to support multi jurisdictional planning efforts in Brunswick,New Hanover, and Pender Counties that integrate housing, land use, economic and worldorce development, transportation,and infrastructure investments. • Memorandum of Understanding was approved by the Board in July 2011 • Cape Fear Council of Governments received the grant in November 2011 • The agreement includes the following: • Collaboration at a regional level • 70%of the costs earmarked for stakeholder involvement and public engagement • Identification of major strengths and weaknesses of the region • Data accumulation • Creation of strategies and opportunities to address identified issues • No County cash contribution:four hours per month of staff time equating to$26,764 of in-kind match over the period of the Agreement. • Will not usurp other political processes or include any mandates from the Federal govermnent • Local collaborative process • CAMA Plan/Comprehensive Plan • Will assist staff with the alignment of the County's Strategic Plan • In order to complete the work outlined in the project scope, a Consortium Agreement must be signed by each of the eleven members to ensure effective function of the participating entities. Ms. Ralston introduced Al Sharp who was recently hired by the Cape Fear Council of Governments to seine as Project Director. Mr. Sharp provided a brief history of his professional career and the need to work collaboratively as a region on planning and economic development. In response to Board questions concerning any relation to the proposed Agreement and the United Nations Agenda 21 plan related to sustainable development, Ms. Ralston confirmed that there is no relationship between the two. The Cape Fear Council of Governments adopted a resolution affirming that there is no relationship between the two agreements only the commonality of using``sustainable- in both. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,JULY 23,2012 PAGE 444 In response to Board questions, Ms. Ralston reported that the Agreement requires armual updates to the Board but more frequent updates can be provided at the Board's request. The County can withdraw from the Agreement at any time by a simple majority vote. Pender and Brunswick Counties are part of the regional concept: Onslow and Columbus Counties are not. Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board. Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to approve the request to enter into an agreement with the Lower Cape Fear Sustainable Communities Consortium as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 1. Commissioner Berger voted in opposition. A copy of the agreement is available for review in the Legal Department. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board Chairman Davis reported that one vacancy of an unexpired term exists on the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board with four applications available for the Board's consideration. Chairman Davis nominated Nancy Ballard Cox for reappointment. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Catlin. Hearing no firrther nominations, Chairman Davis called for a vote on the nomination. Vote: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Nancy Ballard Cox to seine the unexpired term on the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board with the term to expire on June 30,2014. Appointments to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Chairman Davis reported that vacancies exist on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee with two applications available for the Board's consideration. Chairman Davis nominated Lillie Cherelus and David Jenldiis for appointment. The nomination was seconded by Vice-Chairman Barfield. Hearing no firrther nominations, Chairman Davis called for a vote on the nominations. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Lillie Cherelus and David Jenldiis to seine one-year terms on the Adult Care Home Community Advismy Committee with the terms to expire on July 31, 2013. Appointment to the Board of Health Chairman Davis reported that one vacancy exists on the Board of Health in the Pharmacist category with one application available for the Board's consideration. Chairman Davis nominated Kim Thrasher for appointment. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Catlin. Hearing no firrther nominations, Chairman Davis called for a vote on the nomination. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Kim Thrasher to seine a three-year term on the Board of Health with the term to expire on December 15,2015. Appointment to the Cooperative Extension Advisory Council Chairman Davis reported that one vacancy exists on the Cooperative Extension Advismy Council with one application available for the Board's consideration. Chairman Davis nominated Ireland S. Upchurch for appointment. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Berger. Hearing no firrther nominations, Chairman Davis called for a vote on the nominations. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Ireland S. Upchurch to the Cooperative Extension Advisory Council with the term to expire on May 31, 2015. Appointments to the Inspections Department Advisory Council Chairman Davis reported that four vacancies exists on the Inspections Department Advisory Council one applicant eligible for reappointment and four applications available for consideration and requested direction from the Board. Chairman Davis nominated David F. Michael for reappointment in the Commercial Builder category. The nomination was seconded by Vice-Chairman Barfield. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,JULY 23,2012 PAGE 445 Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint David F. Michael to seine a three-year term on the Inspections Department Advisory Council in the Commercial Builder category with the term to expire on July 31, 2015. Chairman Davis nominated Stephen Beacham in the Mechanical Contractor category for appointment. The nomination was seconded by Vice-Chairman Barfield. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Stephen Beacham to seine a three-year term on the Inspections Department Advismy Council in the Mechanical Contractor category with the term to expire on July 31, 2015. Chairman Davis nominated Randall Siegel in the Plumbing Contractor category for appointment. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Catlin. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Randall Siegel to seine a three-year term on the Inspections Department Advisory Council in the Plumbing Contractor category with the term to expire on July 31, 2015. Chairman Davis nominated Anthony T. Dombrowski, III in the Engineer category for appointment. The nomination was seconded by Vice-Chairman Barfield. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Anthony T. Dombrowski, III to seine a three-year term on the Inspections Department Advisory Council in the Engineer category with the term to expire on July 31, 2015. Appointments to the Planning Board Chairman Davis reported that three vacancies exist on the Planning Board with one applicant eligible for reappointment and thirteen applications available for Board consideration and requested direction from the Board. Chairman Davis nominated Richard M. Collier for reappointment. The nomination was seconded by Vice- Chairman Barfield. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Richard M. Collier to seine a three-year term on the Planning Board with the term to expire on July 31, 2015. Vice-Chairman Barfield nominated Kemp Burdette for appointment. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Berger. Chairman Davis nominated Lisa Mesler for appointment. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Catlin. Commissioner Thompson nominated Andrew Koeppel for appointment. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Berger. Commissioner Catlin nominated Jeffrev M. Baker. No second was received. Chairman Davis nominated Dana A. Luthern. No second was received. Vice-Chairman Barfield nominated Mark T. Imperial. No second was received. Commissioner Catlin nominated David F. Weaver. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Davis called for a vote on the nominations. Vote: Kemp Burdette received two votes: Vice-Chairman Barfield and Commissioner Berger. Vote: Andrew Koeppel received two votes: Commissioners Thompson and Berger. Vote: Lisa Mesler received three votes: Chairman Davis,Vice-Chairman Barfield,and Commissioner Catlin. Vote: David F. Weaver received three votes: Chairman Davis and Commissioners Thompson and Catlin. Vote Results: By majority, the Board voted to appoint Lisa Mesler to seine a three-year term on the Planning Board with the term to expire on July 31,2015. Vote Results: By majority, the Board voted to appoint David F. Weaver to seine a three-year term on the Planning Board with the term to expire on July 31,2015. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,JULY 23,2012 PAGE 446 Appointment to the Southeastern Economic Development Commission Chairman Davis reported that one vacancy of an unexpired term exists on the Southeastern Economic Development Commission in the Economic Development Community category with three applications available for consideration and requested nominations from the Board. Commissioner Thompson nominated Nino Saviano. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Berger. Vice-Chairman Barfield nominated John I-von. No second was received. Chairman Davis nominated Robert S.Bridgers, Jr. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Catlin. Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Davis called for a vote on the nominations. Vote: Robert S. Bridgers,Jr.received two votes: Chairman Davis and Commissioner Catlin. Vote: Nino Saviano received three votes: Vice-Chairman Barfield and Commissioners Thompson and Berger. Vote Results: By majority, the Board voted to appoint Nino Saviano to seine an unexpired term on the Southeastern Economic Development Commission in the Economic Development Community category with the term to end on April 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. Jim Teachey, Hampen Land, LLC, voiced his concern on the tax values that were assigned during the recent revaluation process stating that the fair market values assigned are incorrect. He stated that he will be appealing the value assigned to his property to the State Board. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEM OF BUSINESS AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN A LETTER TO BE SENT TO NCDOT CONCERNING CURRENT AND FUTURE TRAFFIC ISSUES IN THE PORTER'S NECK AREA AND ALONG THE HIGHWAY 17 SUPERSTREET Chairman Davis presented for the Board's consideration the draft letter addressed to NCDOT requesting that they partner with the County on planning solutions to address current and future traffic issues in the Porter's Neck area and along the Highway 17 Superstreet and that the study includes community input. Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board. MOTION: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED bi- Commissioner Catlin, to authorize the Chairman to sign the proposed letter to NCDOT requesting that they partner with the County on solutions addressing traffic and safety issues in the Porter's Neck area and that a study of the issues include community and stakeholder input as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the letter is available for review in the County Clerk's office. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Davis adjourned the meeting at 11:41 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Sheila L. Schult Clerk to the Board Please mote that the above minutes are riot 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 Coulio)Libraries and on innr.nhcgov.com HC'Live or innr.nhcgov.com pages.BOC%aspy