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2012-09-17 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,SEPTEMBER 17,2012 PAGE 487 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, September 17, 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: Commissioner Brian M.Berger:and Commissioner Richard G. Catlin. Staff present: County Attorney Wanda M. Copley: Clerk to the Board Sheila L. Schuh and Assistant County Managers Avril Pinder and Tim Burgess. NON-SECTARIAN INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reverend Richard G. Elliott, Rector, St. Andrew's On-the-Sound Episcopal Church, provided the invocation and Commissioner Catlin 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: Vice-Chairman Barfield 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: Work Session Meeting held on August 30, 2012 Agenda Review Meeting held on August 30,2012 Regular Meeting held on September 4,2012 Adoption of Amendment to the New Hanover County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, Section 8,Aviation— County Manager's Office The Commissioners adopted amendments to the Chapter 8, Section 8, Aviation, to the New Hanover Count-ti-Code of Ordinances. A copy of the ordinance amending Chapter 8, Aviation, of the New Hanover County Code of Ordinances is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 16.1 and will be codified into the New Hanover County Code of Ordinances. Adoption of Resolution Recognizing Craven County's 3001h Anniversary—County Manager's Office The Commissioners adopted the resolution recognizing the 300x''anniversary of Craven County. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 16.2. Appointment of Assistant County Manager Tim Burgess as the New Hanover County Representative on the Coastal Resources Advisory Council—County Manager's Office The Commissioners approved the appointment of Assistant County Manager Tim Burgess as the New Hanover County representative on the Coastal Resources Advisory Council. Acceptance of Nine Donations for Accession into the Museum's Permanent Collection—Cape Fear Museum The Commissioners accepted nine donations for accession into the Cape Fear Museum's Permanent Collection. A complete copy of the Cape Fear Museum Permanent Collection List for September 2012 is available for review at the Cape Fear Museum. Acceptance of Library Advisory Board's Resolution Recognizing the Contributions of Librarian Beverly Tetterton-Library The Commissioners accepted the Library Advisory Board's resolution recognizing the contributions of Librarian Beverly Tetterton. Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to the United States Soccer Foundation—Parks, Gardens, and Senior Resource Center The Commissioners authorized the Parks, Gardens, and Senior Resource Center to submit a grant application to the United States Soccer Foundation in the amount of$50,000. If awarded, the fiords will be used for lighting at the Castle Hayne Park soccer fields. No local match is required. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,SEPTEMBER 17,2012 PAGE 488 Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment 13-042 to Expend Funds from the Animal Services Trust Deposits Escrow Account—Sheriffs Office The Commissioners adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 13-042 authorizing fiords to be expended from the Animal Seivices Trust Deposits Escrow Account in the amount of$13,000. The fiords will be used to create a publication(2,000 copies)and informational brochures(3,000 copies)for the purpose of increasing pet adoption and public awareness. A copy of the budget ordinance amendment is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 16.3. Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment 13-046 to Agree with New Hanover County Board of Education Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Adopted Budget Resolution—Budget Department The Commissioners adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 13-046 to adjust the funding for individual categories to conform to the final New Hanover County Board of Education FY2012-13 adopted Budget Resolution. A copy of the budget ordinance amendment is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 16.4. Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendments—Budget Department The Commissioners adopted the following Budget Ordinance Amendments for fiscal year ending June 30, 2013: 13-043 - Social Seivices 13-041 - Sheriffs Office 2013-16- Sheriffs Office Copies of the budget ordinance amendments are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 16.5. REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS Assistant County Manager Avril Pinder requested the following employees to step forward to receive seivice awards: Five Year: Teresa Childers,Health Department Larne Fuller,Health Department Rhonda Lloyd,Department of Social Seivices Melissa Lombardi,Health Department John Papanikolaou, Sheriff s Office Janine Powell,Parks, Gardens& SRC Roger Sala,Department of Social Seivices Ten Year: Laura Anlrah,Department of Social Seivices Page Duren,Health Department Liesel Ward,Register of Deeds Fifteen Year: Mark Boyer, County Manager's Office Clifford Robinson,Fire Seivices Twenty Year: Angela Benton,Department of Social Seivices Lou Miller,Department of Social Seivices Catherine Timpy,Health Department On behalf of the Board, Chairman Davis presented a seivice award to each employee, expressed appreciation,and thanked them for their years of dedicated seivice. RECOGNITION OF NEW EMPLOYEES Assistant County Manager Avril Pinder requested the following new employees to stand and be introduced: Natalie Brooks, Criminal Justice Seivices Ashley Hunter,Health Department Sherri Jones,Department of Social Seivices Betty Robinson,Parks, Gardens& Senior Resource Center Jean Wall,Parks, Gardens& Senior Resource Center Linda Henley,Health Department On behalf of the Board, Chairman Davis welcomed the employees to County Govermnent and wished them success in their new position. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,SEPTEMBER 17,2012 PAGE 489 CITY-COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING ASSOCIATION AWARDS RECOGNITION Public Affairs Manager Carey Ricks reported that during the 2012 City-County Communications and Marketing Association Annual Conference New Hanover County was recognized for outstanding performance in communications receiving the following awards: • Award of Excellence in the TV and Videos - Public Seivice Announcement category for Flu Shot Outreach:and • Silver Circle Award in the TV and Videos - Inteiview/Talk Shows/News Programming category for Hurricane Irene footage: and • The highest honors of a Savvy award in the Marketing and Tools - Branding/New Logo/Government SeivIce category for the civics program Serving our Community. The Board recognized Media Productions Coordinator Mark Boyer, Media Production Specialists Eric Peterson and Brett Cottrell,and Community Relations Coordinator Tracv Dawson. ADOPTION OF BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ANTI-BULLYING RESOLUTION Judge James H. Faison, III and District Attorney Ben David presented the request for the Board's consideration to adopt the resolution supporting the Blue Ribbon Commission on the Prevention of Youth Violence to help prevent youth violence and to promote tolerance and understanding through the schools and community and were in attendance to accept the resolution. Vice-Chairman Barfield read the resolution into the record and moved for adoption. Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Davis, to adopt the resolution supporting the Blue Ribbon Commission on the Prevention of Youth Violence to help prevent youth violence and to promote tolerance and understanding through the schools and community 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 16.6. ADOPTION OF CONSTITUTION WEEK PROCLAMATION IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Stamp Defiance Chapter, Regent Jeanie Renegar, presented the request for the Board's consideration to adopt the proclamation recognizing September 17-23, 2012 as Constitution Week in New Hanover County and was in attendance to accept the proclamation. Commissioner Catlin read the resolution into the record and moved for adoption. Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Berger, to adopt the proclamation recognizing September 17-23, 2012 as Constitution Week in New Hanover County as presented. 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 16.7. ADOPTION OF BIG SWEEP DAY IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY AND NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FALL LITTER SWEEP PROCLAMATION Environmental Educator and Keep America Beautiful Coordinator Jennifer O'Keefe presented the request for the Board's consideration to adopt the proclamation recognizing September 29, 2012 as Big Stiveep 2012 Day in New Hanover County and September 15-29, 2012 as North Carolina Department of Transportation Fall Litter Stiveep and was in attendance to accept the proclamation. Commissioner Thompson read the resolution into the record and moved for adoption. Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to adopt the proclamation recognizing Big Stiveep 2012 Day in New Hanover County and September 15-29, 2012 as North Carolina Department of Transportation Fall Litter Stiveep as presented. 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 16.8. NEW HANOVER COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNUAL UPDATE New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority Chairman John W. Andrews, Jr., presented the amoral update highlighting the following information: • 2011 tourism expenditures in the amount of$425.84 million, an increase of 6.2% (2007 benchmark year-$426.08 million) • New Hanover County tourism generated $39.18 million in local/state taxes • More than 5,100 employed in travel&tourism related jobs-$94.44 million in payroll • Each New Hanover County resident's taxes were offset$190.02 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,SEPTEMBER 17,2012 PAGE 490 • Maintained#9 ranking among North Carolina's 100 counties: #2 ranking among coastal counties • FY 2011-2012 Room Occupancy Tax Fund Collections up 9.29% • CY 2012 up 14.06%over 2011 (Jan-June) • FY 2011/2012 1st 3%collections up 5.65%over 07/08(previous benchmark year) • All three beaches set benchunark nears with 211d 3%collections: • Carolina Beach—5.18%over FY 07/08 • Kure Beach—12.14%over FY 10/11 • Wrightsville Beach—5.95%over FY 07/08 • FY 2011/2012 Room Occupancy Tax Distribution in the amount of$8,481,234 • FY 2011/2012 Convention and Visitors Bureau Highlights: • Launched new portal website&mobile sites—visits up 73% • Developed new ad campaigns for destination and 3 beaches with new branding • Group bookings up 235% • Successftrl meetings and convention marketing efforts • Hosted NC Governor's Conference closing luncheon—site of 2013 conference • Installation of new Convention and Visitors Bureau signage • Legislative Issues: • School Calendar Law • Online Travel Companies&Room Occupancy Taxes • Tourism-Related Expenditures • Rent By Owners • NC Tourism Funding • Beach Re-nourish anent Funding Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau President/CEO Kim Hufham presented the following highlights of the budget for FY 2012/2013: • Total budget of$3,856,253 - 11.97%increase over FY 11/12 • Revenues 9.29%increase • First 3%budget shows 4.8%increase in expenditures. • First 3%budget focus on marketing&promotion-73%of budget • Advertising: • Shift from print to on-line • Addition of TV/Billboard—Charlotte market • Increase focus on sports marketing • Research • Hosting 2013 Governor's Conference on Tourism—March 2013 • Total Revenues for FY 2012/2013 in the amount of$3,856,253 • Total Budget Expenditures for FY 2012-2013 in the amount of $3,856,253: 11.98% change from FY2011/2012 Budget Expenditures in the amount of$3,443,815 • FY 2012/2013 Marketing Objectives include: • Build on equity in new brand • Connect with global travel audiences—TripAdvisor • Develop digital concierge sei ice ftrlfrllment charnels • Majority of media directed to leisure market • Extend social media charnels • Use research to enhance plamring/decision-maldiig • Private sector partnerships On behalf of the Board, Chairman Davis thanked Mr. Taylor and Ms. Hufham for the update. PRESENTATION BY FIRST TEE OF THE CAPE FEAR REGION The First Tee of the Cape Fear Region Executive Director E.B. Bartlett presented an overview of their program highlighting the following information: • Their vision is by 2017, The First Tee of The Cape Fear Region will be amnally impacting, inspiring, and influencing at least 25,000 youth. • The mission of their five year campaign is to impact, influence and inspire the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that build character and citizenship, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices through the game of golf and other enduring character-building activities. • By May 2013, through a partnership at Olsen Park, establish a learning facility and campus of The First Tee of the Cape Fear Region with approximately six acres: six greens, a putting green, practice green,practice tees, multi-purpose building(2000 sq.feet), and parking. • Use during school day (6 — 8 schools), after school and Saturdays by parents and families, and for summer camp programs. • Estimated project cost in the amount of$200,000: 50%The First Tee, 50%City/County donation. • Proposed timeline to be ftrlly finctional is July 2013. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,SEPTEMBER 17,2012 PAGE 491 Chairman Davis reported that County Manager Chris Coudriet has been in contact with the City of Wilmington and recommends that the Board hold off making any commitment until after an update to the Olsen Park Master Plan has been completed. PRESENTATION OF BILLY GOLDFEDER FIRE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONAL SAFETY AWARD Fire Chief Donnie Hall reported that New Hanover County Fire Rescue was presented the Billy Goldfeder Fire Sei ice Organizational Safety Award at the International Fire Chiefs Association's Annual Conference. The award was in recognition of the implementation of the Health and Wellness initiatives led by Deputy Chief Clifford Robinson and Firefighter/Apparatus Operators Chad Erskine and Thomas Leonard. NHCFR has recently committed to a new wellness standard by lowering the Body Mass Index (BMI) requirements to a maximum of 35. To attain this goal, all members of the department consisting of 200+ career and volunteer staff, have and continue to be educated in proper eating and exercise habits. In 2010, the department's average weight was 212 lbs. and the average BMI was 29.7. Through the initiatives of the Health and Wellness committee, currently in 2012, the average firefighter weight has decreased to 196.6 lbs. and their BMI has been decreased to 27.9. PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY HANDS-ONLY CPR CAMPAIGN Fire Chief Donnie Hall and New Hanover Regional Medical Center Emergency Sei ices Training Officer David Glendenning presented the newly launched initiative to improve the sui ivability of cardiac arrest incidents. Four out of five cardiac arrest incidents occur at home. Effective bystander Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation(CPR) immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can double or triple a victim's chance of survival. The mission of this initiative is to teach over 200,000 Hands Only CPR and deploy Automatic External Defibrillator's at key public access areas. After a brief question and answer period, on behalf of the Board, Chairman Davis thanked Mr. Glendenning for the presentation. RATIFICATION OF 2012 FEMA ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS SAFER GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION Fire Chief Donnie Hall presented the request for the Board to ratify the submission of the 2012 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application. If awarded, the SAFER grant would provide the salary and benefits for rivelve ftrll-time firefighters for a two-year period in the total amount of $1,205,424. Each new employee would require a uniform at a cost of $861 and protective turnout gear at $2,770 each for a total of $43,572. New Hanover County Fire and Rescue would be required to continue their ftrll-time employment for a period of twelve months thereafter. The total cost for year three would be$602,712 which includes salaries,benefits, and medical physicals: and a potential impact on the fire district rate. Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Berger, to ratify the submission of the 2012 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. BREAK Chairman Davis called for a break from 10:17 a.m. until 10:33 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND DENIAL OF COVANTA CONTRACT Chairman Davis reported that the Board will receive public comments on the Covanta Contract. Fifteen minutes will be available for those who are in favor of the contract to speak, followed by fifteen minutes available for those wishing to voice their opposition to the contract. Chairman Davis requested staff to make their presentation. Strategy and Policy Manager Beth Schrader and Environmental Management Director Joe Suleyman presented an overview of the Covanta contract highlighting the following information: • Important to do this now as it is a rapidly deteriorating asset with only six years of permitted landfill air space remaining: southern property landfill permitting not guaranteed. • Phase 1 retrofit price in the amount of$32,622,460 • Annual debt sei ice implications for Phase 2: NHC$2.2 million at 4.74%for riventy years • Phase 2 sei ice fee: • Annual sei ice fee= $12,499,000 for 150,000 tons: $25/ton above 150,000 tons • Offset by revenues to County including electric sales, ferrous metal recovery: special waste: and REC or other green credits • What investments buns us: • Complete retrofit of facility • Facility property maintained throughout term of contract/no deferral of major maintenance • Performance guarantees • Firm construction schedule • Long-term price certainty—price only escalates in accordance with CPI(maximum 5%) • Alternatives are not exponentially cheaper: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,SEPTEMBER 17,2012 PAGE 492 • Alternative is transfer station and haul off to another landfill • No guarantee how long 3 d party landfill will exist • Landfill gas emissions are largely unregulated and emit high levels of mercmv in a more toxic form • Really a deferred option for dealing with our waste • Actual emissions versus permitted limits provided • Prevention and Significant Deterioration (PSD) of Air Quality Permit Limits Avoidance goes beyond existing Title V and proposed netting permit requirements. • Accomplished by $1.8 million of capital modifications to all three scrubber units and bag houses at a cost of$200,000 per year additional operating expenses for reagents • Equates to approximately$1.65/ton increase to tip fee • PSD avoidance would significantly reduce lead and mercury and regulates additional emissions • The bottom line: • A sustainable/self-supporting solid waste solution requires$88 -$90*/ton tip fee for the life of project. • With PSD avoidance tip fee becomes$89.65 -$91.65*/ton. Eric J. (Rick) Sapir,Attorney with Hawkins,Delafield,and Wood,highlighted the following information: • Current Count-v flow-control authorit-v: • Code Ordinance(Section 44-55)regarding collection franchises • Franchise agreements: • Haulers must apply for, and be granted, a Franchise to operate in NHC: under terms of Franchise NHC has right to direct waste. • Trust in free market econoniv that haulers want to do business in NHC and will abide by their franchise agreement. • United Haulers Decision • Other potential flow-control mechanisms • Contract protects County's interests: • Appropriate allocation of risk • Incentives/disincentives • Security for performance Ms. Schrader stated that Staff requests the Board approve the execution of the comprehensive sei ice agreement with Covanta including the PSD Avoidance model as presented. In response to Board questions, Ms. Schrader reported the Environmental Management Enterprise Fund would be responsible for debt sei ice payments and if those finds are expended, the County's General find. If the permits are not received to expand the landfill space, once the landfill space is exhausted, other means of disposal will need to be identified. The following people spoke in favor of the proposed contract with Covanta: • James Grimes, Chemtreat, Inc. spoke on the benefits that vendors bring to the local economy as they provide sei ices to the facility and encouraged the Board to approve the contract. • Connie Majure-Rhett, Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the contract. • Dave Pyle, Self, stated that he supports the contract and that it will allow the County to move forward and take the politics out of setting the tip fee. • Roger Shew, Self, stated his support of the plan as presented. • Buck O'Shields, Self, stated his support of the contract which will reduce the volume of municipal waste and takes the politics out of setting the tipping fee and does not take rights away from the haulers. • Rob Zapple, Self, stated his support of moving forward with the Covanta contract highlighting the benefits of the proposed Sustainable Energy Facility as a reasonable long-term solution to address the County's solid waste in an enviromnentally responsible manner. • Kemp Burdette, Cape Fear River Watch, stated his support of moving forward with the Covanta contract as there is approximately six years left of Landfill space and requested the Board continue to work on reducing the waste stream with the PSD avoidance component. • Arthur Graefer, Self, stated his support of moving forward with the Covanta contract. • Dave Spetrino, Chamber of Commerce, stated his support of moving forward with the contract to maintain our own trash which will bring an overall benefit to the community and economy. The following people spoke in opposition to the proposed contract with Covanta: • Zachary Keith, Sierra Club,voiced his concern on the solid waste contract stating his opposition to the combustion waste incinerator due to potential toxins and air emissions. • Chris Anderson, Self, voiced his opposition to the contract stating the contract numbers are not really correct:the flow control issue should cause the Board great concern. Chairman Davis closed the public comment time and requested comments by the Board: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,SEPTEMBER 17,2012 PAGE 493 Commissioner Catlin stated that he believes the current contract does address fixture maintenance concerns: however,flow-control remains an issue. Vice-Chairman Barfield stated that it is the responsibility of the Board to provide leadership and voiced his support of approving the contract for a long-term solid waste solution for the citizens of the County. The County needs to maintain the infrastructure. In response to Board questions, Ms. Schrader clarified that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources will have the final say on the permitted level of emissions. Chairman Davis stated that he is not sure whether the proposed contract is the proper way to go at this time voicing concern about the tip fee, flow control, and the possibility that the debt expense will fall on the backs of taxpayers for a period of twenty years: there is no guarantee that the County will receive the required permits for the remaining ninety acres of landfill space. Hearing no firrther discussion, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board. Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Catlin, to direct staff to execute the contract including the Prevention and Significant Deterioration Avoidance model as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION FAILED 2 TO 3. Chairman Davis and Commissioners Berger and Catlin voted in opposition. A complete copy of the Power Point presentation is available for review on the County website. ADOPTION OF LEGISLATIVE GOALS FOR SUBMISSION TO THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Public Affairs Manager Carey Ricks presented the following legislative goals for the Board's discussion and consideration to be submitted to the North Carolina Association of Count-v Commissioners: • Amend Armexation of Non-Contiguous Areas (G. S. 160A, Article 4, Part 4) specifically 160A-58.1 (a), first sentence, as follows: Upon receipt of a valid petition signed by all of the owners of real property in the area described therein and receipt of a resolution of the Board of County Commissioners approving such petition. • Explore and authorize use of alternate, sustainable revenue options/fimding sources like licenses,taxes and/or fees for beach, inlet and waterway maintenance. (2009 CRC and CRAC resolution: Senate DRS85164-SB-12 Beach Management Study Commission Section 2.2 (3) and HB1181 Study Municipal Local Option Sales Tax) • Ensure adequate mental health fimding: • Oppose legislation to close state-fimded beds until there is adequate capacity statewide. • Seek legislation to ensure adequate capacity of state-fimded acute psychiatric beds with fimding provided to the participating county. • Seek legislation to maintain the existing levels of state funding for community mental health sei ices and restore the state budget to include $20 million in Community Sei ice Funding for adequate Crisis Continuum in each County of the State. • Authorize local Departments of Social Sei ice more enforcement authority over adult care homes in times of observed and immediate crisis or as follow up to situations desei ing of more expeditious attention. • Consider and provide guidance regarding the filing of bogs liens in the North Carolina County Registrar of Deeds offices. • Support HB819 An Act to Study and Modify Certain Coastal Management Policies and the State's continued study of the enviromnental and economic impacts of sea level rise and sea level rise legislation,policies and/or programs. • Explore and amend/repeal HB462 Contingency Contracts for Audits/Assessments which prohibits the use of contingency agents for collecting revenue. • Monitor SB183 Selective Vegetation Removal/State Highways to ensure visibility of outdoor advertising structures and accessibility via rights of way. Hearing no firrther discussion, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board. Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Thompson, to adopt the legislative goals as presented for submission to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the legislative goals is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and contained in Exhibit Book XXXV,Page 16.9. BREAK Chairman Davis called for a break from 12:23 p.m. until 1:01 p.m. with Commissioner Berger arriving at 1:10 P.M. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,SEPTEMBER 17,2012 PAGE 494 APPROVAL OF 320 CHESTNUT STREET BUILDING RENOVATIONS Finance Director Lisa Wurtzbacher presented the options for the Board's consideration conceiving the County-owned building located at 320 Chestnut Street. At the Board's Work Session held on Thursday, September 13,2012,the Board requested additional information on the following options: • Renovate building in an amount not to exceed $10 million: annual debt seivIce cost $690,028: approximate annual rental income in the amount of$78,750: total annual net cost in the amount of $611,278. • Demolish and build new six-floor building on the site for $12,980,000: annual debt sei ice cost $910,314: approximate annual rental income in the amount of$78,750: total annual net cost in the amount of$831,564. • Demolish and rebuild seven-floor building on the site for $14,855,000: annual debt sei ice cost $1,041,812: approximate annual rental income in the amount of$178,500: total annual net cost in the amount of$863,312. • Restrictions in the Historic District of Wilmington: • Historic preservation commission reviews changes to exterior of structures, new construction, and demolition of structures. • Certificate of appropriateness needed for exterior changes,new construction and demolition. • Demolition may be delayed up to 265 days. • Maximum height is 50— 100 feet: the current building is 86 feet high: changes may be recommended based on site. • Tiventti-near debt. Staff recommends proceeding with the renovation of 320 Chestnut Street as presented at the Board's June 18,2012 meeting in a cost not to exceed $10 million. In response to Board questions on whether to renovate or build new, Architect Jolm Sawyer stated that he felt the renovation option was the best bang for the buck, the building will be gutted with everything going into the building being new: the outer shell will remain. Hearing no further discussion, Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Berger, to proceed with the renovation of the county-owned six floor building located at 320 Chesnut Street in the amount not to exceed $9 million. In response to Board questions concerning the costs in the amount of$880,000 listed as "other" Finance Director Wurtzbacher reported that the amount includes fiuviture and fixtures as well as a full-time on-site supervisor, and other necessary expenses. Satisfied with the response, Commissioner Catlin offered the following amendment to the motion with Commissioner Berger concurring. Amended Motion: Commissioner Catlin MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Berger, to proceed with the renovation of the county-owned six floor building located at 320 Chesnut Street in the amount not to exceed $10 million as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Appointments to the New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Chairman Davis reported that up to seven vacancies exist on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council with four applicants eligible for reappointment and seven applications available for consideration and requested nominations from the Board. Chairman Davis nominated Charlotte Noel Fox, Jake Hunt,Tanya Bell Millhouse, and Noah W. Ponton for reappointment. The nominations were seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Charlotte Noel Fox, Jake Hunt, Tanya Bell Millhouse, and Noah W.Ponton to seine Avo-near terms on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council with the terms to expire on September 30,2014. Vice-Chairman Barfield nominated Donna Kati Doyle. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Catlin. Vice-Chairman Barfield nominated Ida R. Smith. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Thompson. Commissioner Catlin nominated John Alan Dismukes. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Berger. Hearing no finther discussion, Chairman Davis closed the nominations and called for a vote on the nominations. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Donna Kay Doyle to serve a two-year term on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council in the Business Community category with the term to expire on September 30, NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32 REGULAR MEETING,SEPTEMBER 17,2012 PAGE 495 2014. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Ida R. Smith to seine a two-year term on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council in the At-Large category with the term to expire on September 30,2014. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint John Alan Dismukes to seine a two-year term on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council in the At-Large category with the term to expire on September 30,2014. Appointments to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees Chairman Davis reported that four vacancies exist on the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with three applicants eligible for reappointment and seven applications available for consideration and requested direction from the Board. Chairman Davis nominated Robert G. Greer, Richard McGraw, and John S. Monroe for reappointment. The nominations were seconded by Vice-Chairman Barfield. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Robert G. Greer, Richard McGraw, and John S. Monroe to seine three-year terms on the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the terms to expire on September 30,2015. Vice-Chairman Barfield nominated Jason R. Thompson for appointment. No second was received. BREAK Chairman Davis called for a break from 1:46 p.m.until 1:50 p.m. Commissioner Thompson stated that although he feels he would bring value to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees, due to lack of support from the Board, he would withdraw his name from consideration. Commissioner Catlin nominated John R. Andrew for appointment. The nomination was seconded by Chairman Davis. Substitute Motion: Commissioner Berger MOVED, to delay the appointment to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees until the Board's December 2012 meeting. No second was received, therefore the MOTION FAILED. Commissioner Thompson nominated James G. Brumit for appointment. The nomination was seconded by Vice-Chairman Barfield, Hearing no further discussion, Chairman Davis closed the nominations and called for a vote on the nominations. Vote Results: The Board VOTED 3 TO 2 to appoint John R. Andrew to seine a three-year term on the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the term to expire on September 30, 2015. Chairman Davis and Commissioners Berger and Catlin voted in favor. Vote Results: The Board VOTED 2 TO 3 to appoint James G. Brumit to seine a three-year term on the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the term to expire on September 30, 2015. Vice- Chairman Barfield and Commissioner Thompson voted in favor. 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 with no one presenting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Davis adjourned the meeting at 2:00 p.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 Comrrdssioners 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