2013-07-15 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32
REGULAR MEETING,JULY 15,2013 PAGE 667
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, July 15, 2013, at
9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington,NC.
Members present: Chairman Woody White: Vice-Chair Beth Dawson: Commissioner Jonathan Barfield,
Jr.:and Commissioner Thomas Wolfe.
Staff present: County Attorney Wanda M. Copley: County Manager Chris Coudriet and Clerk to the Board
Sheila L. Schuh.
MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman White led the audience in a moment of silence with Vice-Chair Dawson leading the audience in
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman White asked if anti- member of the Board would like to remove or discuss anti- item on the
Consent Agenda.
Hearing no comments, Chairman White requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion: Vice-Chair Dawson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Wolfe, 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 Regular Meeting held on July 1, 2013 as presented by
the Clerk to the Board.
Appointment of Commissioner Wolfe as Voting Delegate to the North Carolina Association of County
Commissioners 2013 Annual Conference—Governing Body
The Commissioners appointed Commissioner Wolfe as voting delegate to the North Carolina Association
of County Commissioners 2013 Annual Conference to be held in Guilford County,North Carolina on August 22-25,
2013.
Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Planning and Inspections Director and Community Development
Planner to Sign Community Development Block Grant Program Reports and Documents — Planning and
Inspections Department
The Commissioners adopted the resolution authorizing the Planning and Inspections Director and
Community Development Planner to sign Community Development Block Grant Program reports and documents.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXVI,Page 12.1.
Approval to Waive Landfill Tipping Fees for the Interfaith Refugee Ministry of Wilmington—Environmental
Management
The Commissioners approved waiving the Landfill tipping fees for the Interfaith Refugee Ministry of
Wilmington with a maximum of five tons per year: equating to $295 at the current tipping fee rate. This request
must be renewed and approved annually, and is restricted to waste generated within New Hanover County.
A copy of the application is available for review at the Environmental Management Department.
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY RETIREMENT AWARD
County Manager Chris Coudriet acknowledged the retirement of Preston Waddell from Property
Management.
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: Norma Escobar—Health
Matthew Futch—Health
Stephanie Matthews—Social Sei ices
Charles Smith—NHCTV/Public Affairs
Corev Somersett—Sheriff
Ten Year: John Dearmitt—Sheriff
Quinton Gills—Sheriff
Bradford Mavnrard—Sheriff
Dean Olinger—Sheriff
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Robert Pope—Sheriff
Maiv Simmons—Sheriff
Fifteen Year: Geraldine Tyson—Property Management
Twenty-five Year: Marie Clarkson—Property Management
William Crowningshield—Sheriff
Susan Wynn—County Manager
Thirty Year: Amy Akin—Budget
Jerome James—Environmental Management
Roosevelt Sidberry-Environmental Management
On behalf of the Board, Chairman White 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:
Ashley Batts—Health Department
Lionel Willis—Health Department
Richard Farris—Health Department
Mea Hoffman—Health Department
Eric Spencer—Health Department
Sean Dwyer—Social Sei ices Department
Benjamin Andrea—Planning and Inspections Department
Natalie Vartenesian—Health Department
On behalf of the Board, Chairman White welcomed the employees to County Govermnent and wished
them success in their new positions.
PUBLIC HEARING AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A JOINT APPLICATION WITH THE CITY
OF WILMINGTON TO THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM FOR 2013 FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Sheriff Ed McMahon 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
amount of$80,607: $40,303.50 each agency. If awarded, the County's portion of the finding would be used to
purchase rivo vehicles. No local match is required.
Chairman White requested a motion to open the Public Hearing.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Wolfe, to open the Public Hearing to
receive comments concerning the 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application with the City
of Wilmington. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman White opened the Public Hearing and requested comments from the audience.
Hearing no comments, Chairman White requested a motion to close the Public Hearing.
Motion: Commissioner Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chair Dawson, to close the Public Hearing to
receive comments concerning the 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application with the City
of Wilmington. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman White requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chair Dawson, to authorize the Sheriffs Office to
submit a joint 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application with the City of Wilmington and
authorize staff to execute the required County/City Memorandum of Understanding as presented. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is available for review in the Legal Department.
AIRLIE GARDENS FOUNDATION,INC.BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL UPDATE
Airlie Gardens Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors President Vivian *'Zeke" Partin presented the annual
update highlighting the following:
• Airlie Gardens is one of New Hanover County's crowned jewels.
• Foundation Mission:
• An eleven-member board seines in advismy capacity to gardens staff and County Commissioners.
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• Maintain an endowment.
• Solicit donations and sponsorships.
• Support fiurding of capital improvements at Airlie Gardens.
• New Board Meeting Processes:
• All senior staff to attend Board meetings.
• A staff person featured at Board meetings.
• Board meetings held at variety of locations in the garden.
• FY12-13 Financial Information:
• Revenue from events, gate, rentals, and grants was $550,000 with operational expenses of
$446,133 through June 13,2013.
• Membership revenues grew 13%generating over$118,000.
• Active Membership totals reached over 2,100.
• Gate revenues up over 19%,totaling over$105,000.
• Wedding revenue$55,000.
• Endowment balance approximately$2 million.
• Garden Statistics:
• Over 100,000 visitors from 47 states and 30 countries.
• Hosted forty weddings.
• Environmental Education program seined more than 7,200 students.
• Welcomed thousands of NHC residents during County Free Day.
• Featured Events:
• Ribbit the Exhibit—the first exhibit for Airlie Gardens,gaining state-wide attention.
• 1st Amoral Family Fun Night held in June.
• Enchanted Airlie, Summer Concert Series and the Oyster Roast,hosted over 70,000 guests.
• New Additions to the Garden:
• Reilly, adopted rescue Border Collie:
• Saved thousands of dollars in tuif damage and staff time by eliminating goose waste.
• Fully fiurded by the Foundation.
• Capital Improvements(sidewalks, safety improvements,landscaping)
• The Bug Zoo:
• Opened to the public on June 15,2013.
• Classroom transformed with colorTul pictures of the flora and fauna of the gardens.
• Terrariums with spiders,lizards,crayfish,crickets,and other insects-all collected from inside
the gardens.
• Built with donations and grants.
• Marketing and Outreach:
• Airlie's social networking presence continues to grow with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Four
Square and Instagram. More than 13,000 people have signed up for emails.
• Civic Club presentations.
In closing, the Airlie Gardens Foundation Board of Directors is committed to preset ing this historic
treasure and the mission of Airlie Gardens for our citizens and visitors.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman White thanked Ms.Partin for the update.
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 Ads-ison- Board consists of eight members and holds an open meeting the
first Wednesdav of eveiv month at 8:00 a.m. at the New Hanover Count-v Government Center. The
purpose is to make recommendations for park improvements, discuss park policy and seine as a liaison
for citizens of the county.
• The Parks and Gardens Department is charged with the responsibility of efficiently maintaining over
25 parks and athletic facilities. We manage over 1,300 acres of green space, sporting areas, boat
ramps,fishing areas,public spaces,walking trails and non-park properties.
• FY12-13 Accomplishments:
• The County along with NHC Schools, US Tennis Association, NC Tennis Association, Greater
Wilmington Teimis Association and the Hoggard Athletics Booster Club completely renovated the
Hoggard teimis courts which were re-opened this summer.
• Currently renovating Hugh MacRae Park restrooms.
• Hosted first"Trash Mob" as part of Keep NHC Beautifirl campaign.
• Athletic facilities at maximum use,many operating seven days a week.
• FY13-14 Goals:
• Castle Hayne Park/Northerm Regional Park expansion - an additional 62 acres was purchased to
construct new recreational areas. The plarmed features include walking trials, dog park,picnic and
playground areas, much needed lighted multipurpose fields, disc golf expansion, and bike trails.
We will also relocate the park entrance to Castle Hayne Road which will provide a much more
visible access to the park.
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• Marketing and communication - continue to spread the word out to citizens about all Parks and
Gardens has to offer: staff working on park mapping initiative.
• Continue to build relationships with outside agencies and organizations.
In closing, Parks and Recreation Ads-isoiv Board members are committed to ensuring safe, finctional and
aesthetically pleasing parks are available for citizens and visitors of New Hanover County.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman White thanked Mr. Mills for the presentation.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY WAVE/CAPE FEAR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
TO FORGIVE A SHORT-TERM LOAN REPAYMENT
WAVE/Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority (Authority) Chairman Captain David R. Scheu
presented an update and the request for the Board's consideration to forgive a short-term loan repayment through a
PowerPoint presentation highlighting the following:
• The Authority was created in July 2004 by joint resolution with the City of Wilmington and the
County to provide public transportation sei ice merging Wilmington Transit Authority and New
Hanover County Transportation SeivIces.
• On April 22, 2013 the Board of Commissioners approved a short-term loan to the Authority to address
cash flow issues arising from untimely reimbursements from Federal and State fimding partners in the
amount of$133,000.
• Operating Assistance—for every local dollar; $1 from NCDOT: $2 Federal Transit Authority.
• Capital Assistance—for every local dollar; $1 from NCDOT: $8 Federal Transit Authority.
• Investment per capita — $11.44 City of Wilmington annual investment per capita: $1.19 FY13 New
Hanover County annual investment per capita: $0.67 FY14 New Hanover County annual resident per
capita
• Efficiency-lowest among peers in expense per revenue hour and expense per revenue mile.
• Passenger demographics — transit dependent, low income, employment hips, constrained by fares,
disabled,and elderly.
• Cash flow challenges—negative cash flow during fiscal year: inability to borrow.
• Cash flow solutions — revolving line of credit opened May 2013: supplemental appropriate to create
fiord balance.
• Revenue challenges — fare structure highest in State: unstable Federal and State fimding: local
matching finds.
• Revenue solutions—vehicle registration fee—HB 148; 1/4 cent sales tax—HB 148.
• Expense challenges—volatile firel prices:rising insurance and labor costs.
• Expense solutions—conversion to compressed natural gas:continued proactive management of costs.
• Capital acquisition challenges—no capital improvement program fimding:high vehicle costs.
• Capital acquisitions solutions — establish a Capital Improvement Project fiord for local match:
purchasing cooperatives.
• By resolution adopted on June 27, 2013, the Authority requests that New Hanover County forgive
$133,000 in outstanding debt and appoint a working committee to discuss long-term financing options
for public transportation in the region and generate a new interlocal agreement addressing fimding.
Commissioner Wolfe suggested allowing thirty days to review the complex issue and to direct staff to bring
back recommendations to the Board before the loan due date. Time is needed to work together to address cash flow
problems,review cost analysis of routes, and address the larger problems.
In response to Board questions, Executive Director Albert Eby confirmed that delaying the decision on the
loan forgiveness for thirty days would not affect operations. No routes would change during the ninety-day period.
Commissioner Barfield stated that there is a need for a long-term solution: the Authority needs to be run
like a business within its revenues and not spend what they do not have. Additional sales tax revenue would need to
be approved by voter referendum, which according to his study, may not be approved. He continues to be a
supporter of the transit system but firrther discussion and decisions need to be made.
Authority Board Member Don Betz stated the urgency of the decision for loan forgiveness voicing concern
about the rising costs of insurance. Forgiveness of the loan will restore the Authority's budget to what was received
from the Comit-v last near.
Mr. Eby responded to questions from the Board concerning insurance costs, bus route procedures,
schedules and costs confirming that the current interlocal agreement does not spell-out any fimding commitments.
Chairman White stated that the Board understands the paratransit need-based ridership but route expansion
and elimination has occurred without offering the County any policy decision or choice. Most calls have been in
support of the continuation of the northern route as opposed to the southern route.
In response to Board questions, Mr. Eby reported that in discussions with Carolina Beach they have stated
the need to show route viability before considering any financial support. The Authority's goal is to maximize
Federal and State contributions and not leave anti money on the table.
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After a question and answer period, hearing no further comments, Chairman White requested direction
from the Board.
Motion: Chairman White MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, to schedule a special meeting on
Thursday, September 12, 2013, before the Board's Agenda Review meeting, to discuss the County's present and
future role with the Authority. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion: Vice-Chair Dawson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Wolfe, to table the decision on the
Authority's loan forgiveness request until the Board's September 16, 2013 meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
BREAK
Chairman White called for a break from 10:38 a.m.until 10:58 a.m.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A REGIONAL BRANDING INITIATIVE
Assistant to the UNCW Chancellor for Community Partnerships Jemri Harris, Assistant to the City
Manager for Development Roger Johnson, and New Hanover County Strategy and Policy Manager Beth Schrader,
presented a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the request for the Board's consideration to support the proposed
regional branding process as follows:
• What is branding:
• Branding is the art of differentiation(i.e.Napa Valley,Nashville,RTP).
• A brand is a perception—and a promise that you will deliver on that promise.
• A way to manage your reputation.
• "What sets our area apart from all of the other southern historic coastal areas?"
• Why ive need branding:
• 71%of capital investment deals do not involve contact with any development organization until a
short list of potential locations had been created.
• Translation: 71%of the time your community's reputation is what gets you on a shortlist.
• Regional branding was identified as a key needed action item at the UNCW Entrepreneurship Summit
held in Februaiv 2013.
• In June 2013, the regional branding initiative was pitched to, and verbally supported by, community
and business leaders in attendance at the UNCW quarterly Business Leaders' Summit.
• Branding links to other regional initiatives such as industry, Cape Fear Transportation 2040, FOCUS,
and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
• Brand Identity Leadership Team(B1LT)will include representatives from:
• Civic Organizations
• Workforce Development/Educational Organizations
• Community Representatives
• Small and Large Business Representatives
• Economic Development Organization Representatives
• Infrastructure Representatives
• Proposed timeline:
• June 30,2013 -Community support documented:BIL,T recruitment/join-up complete
• September 1,2013 -UNCW begins survey drafting and data collection
• December 1,2013 -Data analysis report/branding survey report complete
• March 30,2014-BIL,T reveals brand and brand promise
• June 30,2014-BIL,T shares brand identity and recommended action plans with the community
• July 1, 2014-implementation begins
• Staff requests the Board adopt the resolution supporting the regional branding initiative as presented
and endorse county staff participation on the joint organizing team.
After a question and answer period, the Board discussed the amount of staff time that will be required to
participate in this initiative as well as the need for the Board's initiatives of economic development and employment
remaining a priority.
Vice-Chair Dawson voiced her concern being asked to adopt the resolution supporting future support of the
outcome when the outcome is not known.
Vice-Chair Dawson read the resolution into the record.
Motion: Vice-Chair Dawson MOVED to adopt the resolution as written with the withdrawal of the last line
pledging future support of the outcome. Hearing no second to the motion, Vice-Chair Dawson withdrew the motion
requesting the Board receive periodic updates on the progress of the initiative and the analysis of the survey results.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Wolfe, to adopt the resolution
supporting the regional branding initiative as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXVI,Page 12.2.
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AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FUNDS FROM THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT
AND ADOPTION OF BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 14-001
Chairman White reported that the Board is being requested to accept grant fiords from the Libraiv Sei ices
and Technology Act in the amount of$30,000 and adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 14-001. The fiords will be
used to convert the Main Libraiv children's storytelling room into Story Place equipped with cutting edge
technology for parents and children to explore together giving children an early model for lifelong learning. The
required match in the amount of$7,500 will be provided by the Library Foundation.
Hearing no discussion, Chairman White requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Wolfe, to accept grant funds from
the Library Sei ices and Technology Act in the amount of$30,000 and adopt Budget Ordinance Amendment 14-
00 1 as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the budget ordinance amendment is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained
in Exhibit Book XXXVI, Page 12.3. A copy of the grant application is available for review in the Finance
Department.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AND BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2014-02 AUTHORIZING
THE MASON INLET WATERBIRD HABITAT MANAGEMENT PLAN ASSESSMENT FOR 2012
Finance Director Lisa Wurtzbacher presented the request for the Board's consideration to adopt the
resolution authorizing the Mason Inlet Waterbird Habitat Management Plan assessment for 2012 (year 11)and adopt
Budget Ordinance Amendment 2014-02.
The County has successfully implemented the Mason Inlet Waterbird Habitat Management Plan by contract
with Audubon North Carolina. The contract for Year 11 is in the amount of$25,000. In the past, the contract cost
was split 50150 between the County and the benefited property owners. Staff is recommending that 100% of the
cost of the Audubon North Carolina contract for Year 11, and going forward, be assessed to the benefited property
owners.
The Board's decision on this issue will impact the current special assessment process for which a public
hearing is scheduled for August 5, 2013. This public hearing will be followed by a confirmation of the assessment
roll after which notices and invoices will be mailed to the assessed property owners.
In response to Board questions,Ms. Wurtzbacher confirmed that County Engineer Jim Iarnucci has spoken
with, and has confirmed, the recommended change in the finding allocation with the Mason Inlet Preseivation
Group.
Motion: Commissioner Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, to adopt the resolution
authorizing the Mason Inlet Waterbird Habitat Management Plan assessment for 2012,with 100%of the cost of the
Audubon North Carolina contract to be assessed to the benefited property owners and adopt Budget Ordinance
Amendment 2014-02 as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Copies of the resolution and budget ordinance amendment are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes
and are contained in Exhibit Book XXXVI,Page 12.4.
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CURRENT CONTRACT WITH
COASTAL PLANNING & ENGINEERING TO SECURE FEDERAL AND STATE PERMITS FOR A
KURE BEACH COASTAL STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION PROJECT
Shoreline Protection Coordinator Layton Bedsole presented the request for the Board's consideration to
authorize staff to negotiate a change order to the current contract with Coastal Planning & Engineering to secure
Federal and State permits for a Kure Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction project:Room Occupancy Tax Funds
are eligible for this project.
The permitting approach would be the same that was successful in securing permits in December 2012 for
the Carolina Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Plan. With the inclusion of Kure Beach on the County's
current North Carolina Division of Coastal Management permit, the County would hold a single permit for Pleasure
Island inclusive of both of the United States Army Corps of Engineers' projects, be concurrent with the New
Hanover County Beach Nourishment Contingency Plan completed in May 2011, and provide options in the event of
Federal or State funding shortfalls.
After a question and answer period, hearing no further comments, Chairman White requested direction
from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Wolfe, to authorize staff to negotiate a
change order to the current contract with Coastal Planning&Engineering to secure Federal and State permits for a
Kure Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction project using Room Occupancy Tax Funds as presented. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS TO SELECT
ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING PROFESSIONALS TO IMPLEMENT THE OCEANFRONT AND
INLET SHOULDER SURVEY PROGRAM
Shoreline Protection Coordinator Layton Bedsole presented the request for the Board's consideration to
authorize staff to move forward with releasing the Request for Qualifications to select engineering and surveying
professionals to implement the oceanfront and inlet shoulder survey program. The municipalities of Wrightsville
Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach have existing, executed Project Cooperation Agreements with the United
States Army Corps of Engineers for Coastal Storm Damage Reduction projects in which annual shoreline surveys
and post-storm surveys are non-Federal responsibilities.
Staff is recommending a countywide annual oceanfront shoreline and inlet shoulder suiveying, mapping
and evaluation program to monitor the federally authorized Coastal Storm Damage Reduction projects. The
mapping area will include along Wrightsville Beach, Masonboro Inlet, Masonboro Island, Carolina Beach hrlet,
Freeman Park, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Fort Fisher State Park south to the Countv's southern boundaiv.
The suivey data would be used to collect and track shoreline trends within the shoreline sand transport process. The
project is eligible for Room Occupancy Tax fiords with the cost estimated to be between$100,000 to$125,000.
After a question and answer period, hearing no further comments, Chairman White requested direction
from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED bi- Vice-Chair Dawson, to authorize staff to release the
Request for Qualifications to select engineering and surveying professionals to implement the oceanfront and inlet
shoulder survey program and allocate Room Occupancy Tax Funds in the estimated amount of $100,000 and
$125,000 as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appointments to Inspections Department Advisory Council
Chairman White reported that vacancies exist on the Inspections Department Ads-ismy Council with two
applicants eligible for reappointment and additional applications available for consideration and requested
nominations from the Board.
Commissioner Wolfe nominated Rodney Harris, Mike Hayes, and David Smith for reappointment and
Ronald Allen for appointment. The nominations were seconded by Commissioner Barfield.
Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Rodney Harris in the Residential Builder category
and Mike Hayes and David Smith in the At-large category and appoint Ronald Allen in the Electrical Contractor
category to seine three-year terms on the Inspections Department Advisory Council with the terms to expire on July
31,2016.
Appointments to the Planning Board
Chairman White reported that two vacancies exist on the Planning Board with two applicants eligible for
reappointment and additional applications available for consideration and requested direction from the Board.
Commissioner Barfield nominated Tamara Carter Murphy and Anthony Prinz for reappointment. The
nomination for Tamara Carter Murphy was seconded by Vice-Chair Dawson.
Commissioner Wolfe nominated Edward T. Shipley, 111.
Motion: Commissioner Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED bi- Vice-Chair Dawson to close the floor to nominations.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion: Commissioner Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chair Dawson, to reappoint Tamara Carter Murphy
and appoint Edward T. Shipley, III to seine three-year terms on the Planning Board with the terms to expire on July
31, 2016. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Tamara Carter Murphy and 3 TO 1
to appoint Edward T. Shipley, III with Commissioner Barfield voting in opposition.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman White announced no one had signed up to make comments on non-agenda items.
CLOSED SESSION
Chairman White announced a Closed Session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) to conduct annual
performance evaluations for the County Manager, County Attorney and Clerk to the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED bi- Commissioner Barfield, to enter into a Closed Session
pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6)to conduct annual performance evaluations for the County Manager, County
Attorney and Clerk to the Board. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman White convened to Closed Session at 11:54 a.m. in the Commissioners Conference room.
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CONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Chairman White convened the meeting to Regular Session at 2:09 p.m. and reported that the Board has
completed the evaluations for the County Manager, County Attorney, and Clerk to the Board.
Motion: Chairman White MOVED, SECONDED bi-Commissioner Barfield,to award the Clerk to the Board a 3%
merit based increase to her salaiv and a $2,700 car allowance. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Wolfe, to award the County Manager a
6.5% merit based salaiv increase and to extend his contract until June 30, 2017. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED bi- Vice-Chair Dawson, to award the Comit-v Attomev a
3%merit based increase to her salaiv. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADJOURNMENT
Hearing no fiarther business, Chairman White called for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Wolfe, to adjourn the meeting. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman White adjourned the meeting at 2:11 p.m.
Respectfially submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board
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