2013-09-16 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 32
REGULAR MEETING,SEPTEMBER 16,2013 PAGE 702
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, September 16,
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.; Commissioner Brian M. Berger;and Commissioner Thomas Wolfe.
Staff present: County Attorney Wanda M. Copley; County Manager Chris Coudriet; and Clerk to the Board
Sheila L. Schult.
NON-SECTARIAN INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Janet Balasko, Oleander United Methodist Church, provided the invocation and Commissioner
Wolfe led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman White asked if any member of the Board would like to remove or discuss any item on the
consent Agenda,hearing none,he requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield 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 Agenda Review Meeting held on August 29, 2013 and
Regular Meeting held on September 3,2013 as presented by the Clerk to the Board.
Ratification of Constitution Week Proclamation—Governing Body
The Commissioners ratified the Constitution Week Proclamation recognizing September 17-23, 2013 as
Constitution Week in New Hanover County.
A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXVI,Page 16.1.
Approval of 2014 Calendar of Agenda Review and Regular Board of Commissioners Meetings - Governing
Body
The Commissioners approved the Calendar of Agenda Review and Regular Board of Commissioners
Meetings for 2014 as presented.
A copy of the calendar is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXVI,Page 16.2.
Adoption of State Road Resolution—Governing Body
The Commissioners adopted the North Carolina Department of Transportation State Road Resolution
supporting the addition of Boundary Street, Kitty Hawk Drive, Orville Wright Way, Hall Watters Drive, and Flight
Path Drive located within the North Kerr Industrial Park Complex in New Hanover County(Division File No. 1195-
N)to the state road system.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXVI,Page 16.3.
Adoption of Smart Start of New Hanover County Resolution-Library
The Commissioners adopted the resolution acknowledging and thanking Smart Start of New Hanover
County for working together for over eighteen years with the New Hanover County Public Library to enrich the
lives of young children.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXVI,Page 16.4.
Approval of Legion Stadium Interlocal Agreement between New Hanover County, the City of Wilmington,
and New Hanover County Schools—Parks and Gardens
The Commissioners approved the new interlocal agreement between New Hanover County, the City of
Wilmington,and New Hanover County Schools. This agreement will replace the original agreement signed in 1996
and clarifies the role of each entity, outlines responsibilities and extends the agreement expiration date to coincide
with the current debt service expiration date of June 2022.
A copy of the interlocal agreement is available for review in the Legal Department.
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Approval of Release of Levy for Tax Year 2003—Tax Department
The Commissioners,at the request of the Collector of Revenue, approved the Release of Levy for Tax Year
2003. The ten-year statute of limitations prohibits the use of forced collection measures to collect these taxes: these
amounts are deemed insolvent and uncollectible.
A copy of the release of levy for tax year 2003 is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is
contained in Exhibit Book XXXVI,Page 16.5.
Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendments—Budget Department
The Commissioners adopted the following Budget Ordinance Amendments for fiscal year ending June 30,
2014:
14-014—Health
14-016—Department of Social Services
Copies of the budget ordinance amendments are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are
contained in Exhibit Book XXXVI,Page 16.6.
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATIVE DISCUSSION REGARDING SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE GALE'S ORDER AND
ADOPT THE RULES OF CONDUCT FOR COMMISSIONER BERGER
Chairman Woody White stated that this item was being considered in light of Judge Gale's September 5,
2013 Order and to follow-up on Mr.Berger's removal from office on May 20, 2013.
Chairman White made a brief statement outlining the evidence and concerns that dictated the Board's
actions to hold the Amotion hearing that resulted in the removal of Mr. Berger from the Board of Commissioners.
The Court ruled favorably in the County's behalf sending the matter back to the Board of Commissioners giving the
Board the opportunity to address the minor issues that were raised. Since the May removal, Mr. Berger has shown
that he can control his actions, if he so choses. At this time the Board will not set a date for another Amotion
hearing but will wait and see how Mr.Berger conducts himself going forward.
Chairman White offered the following rules of conduct for Commissioner Berger:
1. Mr. Berger will be on time to all public meetings we have—and not disrupt the proceedings.
2. Mr. Berger is only permitted in the County offices and buildings during business hours of 9— 5. He
will not be given a key to any buildings. He, or someone on his behalf, must call ahead of time and
inform staff of when he will be coming in. He must be escorted by a Deputy Sheriff and can work
with the Sheriff's office to arrange the logistics. He is not allowed in any County offices past 5:00
p.m.unless in a public meeting,with the full Board.
3. As she has always done, the County Clerk will continue to send Mr. Berger formal notices and emails
like she does all other Board members.
4. Mr. Berger is not to abuse his email by sending rambling messages and unreasonable demands for
extraneous information. He may make such reasonable requests as other Commissioners about
existing and future agenda items. If a request he makes is denied by staff, and Mr. Berger believes it is
unwarranted, he may bring his request to the full Board at a regular, televised meeting, and the Board
will consider his request and take action,in public,for the citizens to see.
5. Mr. Berger is not allowed use of any County owned vehicles.
6. Mr. Berger will not be allowed a County credit card.
Chairman White requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chair Dawson, to adopt the rules of conduct for
Commissioner Berger as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 1. Commissioner Berger voted in
opposition.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES AND POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING
AUTHORITY ANNUAL UPDATE
Chairman of the New Hanover County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority
Brian McCormack reported that there has been no activity over the past twelve months. The Board did meet on May
14, 2013 to elect new officers and the appropriate paperwork has been submitted. In response to Board questions,
Mr. McCormack reported that there have been no requests for tax free revenue bonds in the past year.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman White thanked Mr. Brian McCormack for the update.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNUAL UPDATE
New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority Chairman Carl B. Marshburn and Wilmington and
Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau President/CEO Kim Hufham presented the annual update highlighting the
following information:
• State of Tourism:
• 2012 Tourism expenditures of$460.05 million—8%increase
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• NHC tourism generated$40.43 million in local/state taxes
• More than 5,360 employed in travel and tourism related jobs -$100.77 million in payroll
• Each NHC resident's taxes were offset by $192.56
• Maintained:
• #9 ranking among NC's 100 counties
• #2 ranking among coastal counties
• 2012/13 Room Occupancy Tax(ROT)Collections:
• FY 2012/13 ROT collections up 3.61%
• CY 2013 down 0.32%(January tln-u June)
• 2nd 3%collections—FY 2012/13:
• Carolina Beach—3.72%
• Kure Beach—4.51%
• Wrightsville Beach—1.16%
• Wilmington—4.98%
• Convention Center District—3.69%
• 2012/13 ROT Distribution:
• Total collections: $8,788,961:
• Beach Erosion-29% ($2,532,906)
• Tourism—CVB—18%($1,585,307)
• Carolina Beach—Marketing&Activities—8%($737,234)
• Kure Beach—Marketing&Activities—4%($324,396)
• Wrightsville Beach—Marketing&Activities— 12%($1,026,409)
• Wilmington—Convention Center—29%($2,582,709)
• 12/13 Marketing Highlights:
• Reconstructed portal website&replicated beaches sites outside portal
• Strengthened outbound database marketing&direct response approach
• Reduced media placement to in-state with digital reach beyond NC
• Committed to research including NHC Visitor Profile Study
• Connected destination marketing efforts with Trip Advisor
• Added Trip Advisor rave peer reviews, opt-in email registration & new videos to social media
channels
• Created"Hollywood East"web page to capitalize on film production&Iron Man 3
• Revenues:
• 1st 3% Room Occupancy Tax (ROT) Collections - $1,575,144; Administrative Revenue -
$134,668:Total$1,709,812
• Fund balance— 1'r 3%-$0
• Convention Center marketing-$300,634
• 2nd 3%ROT Collections:
• Carolina Beach(net)-$671,510;promotion$312,188;activity$359,322
• Wrightsville Beach(net)-$955,056;promotion$443,851;activity$511,195
• Kure Beach(net)-$294,382;promotion$137,091;activity$157,291
• Total revenues—2nd 3%ROT-$1,920,948
• Total revenues—2012-2013 -$3,931,394
• 2013/2014 Budget Highlights:
• Total budget of$3,931,394—1.95%increase over FY 2012/13
• Revenues are based on current adjusted year and show a 2.5%increase from projected fiscal year
2012/2013
• Brochures&Publications—VG offset by advertising. Guide Map printed
• Advertising:
• Continue to shift from print to online
• Trade Shows:
• Addition of military show,NC/VA Motor coach& SATW National meeting
• Promotions:
• Sports Marketing Rightsholder Fees
• Sports Marketing Fam Tour
• Group Tour direct promotions
• 2013/2014 Expenditures:
• 1'r 3%Convention Visitor Bureau(CVB):
• 2013/2014 budget$1,709,812; 2012/2013 budget$1,696,949; .076%change
• Marketing-$1,253,098
• Administration-$330,019
• Visitor Services-$126,695
• Convention Center marketing—2013/2014 budget$330,019;2012/2013 budget$294,739;2%
change
• 2nd 3% - Beach Accounts: - 2013/2014 budget $1,920,948; 2012/2013 budget $1,864,565;
3.02%change
• Carolina Beach-$671,510
• Kure Beach-$294,382
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• Wrightsville Beach-$955,056
• Total 13/14 Budget Expenditures — 2013/2014 budget $3,931,394; 2012/2013 budget
$3,856,253;2.63%change
• 2013/2014 Expense Breakdown:
• Administration—$330,019(20%)
• Visitor Services—$126,695 (7%)
• Marketing/Promotions—$1,253,098 (73%)
• Legislative Issues:
• School Calendar Law
• Rent by Owner and Room Occupancy Tax remittance
• Tourism-Related Expenditures
• Film Incentives
• NC Tourism Funding
• Beach Renourishrnent Funding
On behalf of the Board, Chairman White thanked Mr. Marshburn and Ms.Hufham for the update.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ECONOMIC INCENTIVE
TO LIVE OAK BANCSHARES,INC.
Wilmington Business Development CEO Scott Satterfield presented the request for the Board to adopt the
resolution approving an economic incentive to Live Oak Bancshares, Inc., or its associated entities, to expand its
corporate headquarters in New Hanover County. The project will include facility expansion and hiring of 120 new
full-time additional employees with an average annual salary of$80,000 plus benefits. The company will invest a
minimum of$16 million over a five year period and will substantially enhance the County's property tax base and
increase property tax revenues. The incentive will be in the amount of$65,000 amorally over a five year period,for
a total in the amount of$325,000.
The one-time construction benefit of this project to the County is in the amount of$24.5 million with an
impact on the tax collection base in the amount of$210,000. Once the facility is completed and fully operational,
the annual amount of increase to our local economy is estimated to be in the amount of$57 million with an impact
on taxes in the amount$460,000 annually.
In response to Board questions, Mr. Satterfield spoke on the competitive nature of attracting businesses to
locate or expand in our area. This is a minor investment to what this company will be contributing to the local
economy and community. These are not existing tax dollars being allocated,but a performance based incentive and
received only after the investment has been made.
Chairman White stated that according to the information submitted by staff, there will be a net gain over
five years of a minimum of over$100,000 annually in just the ad valorem tax.
Chairman White opened the Public Hearing with the comments being offered in favor of the proposed
incentive:
• Connie Majure-Rhett, Wilmington Chamber President and CEO, spoke in favor of the proposed
economic incentive. They are a home-grown successful company that has chosen to stay in our
community: she wished them continued success and growth.
• Scott Sullivan, Coalition for Economic Advancement, spoke in favor of the proposed economic
incentive noting the benefits that their expansion will have a positive impact on the community and
bring well-paying needed jobs and growth.
After brief discussion and comments, Chairman White closed the Public Hearing and requested direction
from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Wolfe, to adopt the resolution
approving an economic incentive to Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. to expand its corporate headquarters and staffing in
New Hanover County in the amount of $65,000 annually over a five year period, for a total in the amount of
$325,000 as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 1. Commissioner Berger voted in opposition.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXVI,Page 16.7.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S RURAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
Wave Transit Director of Planning and Development Megan Matrony presented the request for the Board's
consideration to submit a grant application to the North Carolina Department of Transportation's Rural Operating
Assistance Program in the amount of$277,373 for 2013-2014. If awarded, the fimding must be used to provide
transportation services to specific populations in the unincorporated areas of the County. The Senior Resource
Center's sub-allocation is $47,912 and Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority's sub-allocation is $229,461; no
County match is required. A Public Hearing is required.
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Chairman White opened the Public Hearing noting that no one had sided up to speak in favor of or in
opposition to the request,therefore, closing the Public Hearing and requesting direction from the Board.
In response to Board questions concerning the County being responsible for any matching firnds, Finance
Director Lisa Wurtzbacher reported that the fluids allocated to the Senior Resource Center does not require a match
confirming that the County is assuring that WAVE will deliver on any required match for their allocated fimds.
In response to Board questions, WAVE Finance Director Joe Minimri reported that the grant funding has
been identified to be split between para-transit and fixed route, rural to urban. The additional funding allocation is
approximately$33,000 and can be used to help offset any deficit.
In response to Board questions, Ms. Wurtzbacher reported that an audit is on the list to be performed and
steps will be put in place at that time to meet the requirements of the grant.
Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Wolfe, to submit a grant application to
the North Carolina Department of Transportation's Rural Operating Assistance Program in the amount of$277,373
for 2013-2014 as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY CINDEE WOLF, ON BEHALF OF MONKEY
JUNCTION MINI STORAGE,MONKEY JUNCTION CAR WASH LLC,AND AMJB PROPERTIES,LLC
TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 9.4 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5042, 5042'/2, AND 5044
CAROLINA BEACH ROAD FROM CUD (B-2), CONDITIONAL USE DISTRICT HIGHWAY BUSINESS
TO CZD (B-2),CONDITIONAL ZONING DISTRICT HIGHWAY BUSINESS (Z-927,08/13)
Chairman White opened the Public Hearing and requested staff to make the presentation.
Current Planner Ben Andrea presented the request by Cindee Wolf, on behalf of Monkey Junction Mini
Storage, Monkey Junction Car Wash LLC, and AMJB Properties, LLC to rezone 9.4 acres of property located at
5042, 5042 '/2,and 5044 Carolina Beach Road from CUD (B-2), Conditional Use District Highway Business to CZD
(B-2), Conditional Zoning District Highway Business in order to construct a 12,000 square foot storage building.
The request is for a minor modification to an existing site plan approved in July 2007 by the Board of
Commissioners. Normally, such a request for a minor modification may be approved by staff: however, in this case
the Board approved a condition requiring Board approval of even limited modifications to this site plan.
The Planning Board, at their meeting on September 5, 2013, voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the
rezoning, subject to the conditions recommended by staff. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the request.
Staff supports the request with the following conditions:
1. Maintain a 20'buffer yard to the rear/western portion of the property.
2. Lighting for the facility will be unobtrusive down lighting.
3. Maintain all existing fencing and landscaping.
4. The new storage building shall mimic the orientation, style, and configuration of the existing street-
facing storage building(Building-H-).
Chairman White invited the Petitioner to make comments.
Cindee Wolf, the Petitioner on behalf of Monkey Junction Mini Storage,Monkey Junction Car Wash LLC,
and AMJB Properties,LLC presented an overview of the request and answered questions from the Board confirming
that they are agreeable to the four conditions and wished to proceed with the rezoning request.
Chairman White noted that no one had signed up to speak in favor of or in opposition to the request closing
the Public Hearing and requesting direction the Board.
Motion: Vice-Chair Dawson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Wolfe, to approve the request by Cindee
Wolf, on behalf of Monkey Junction Mini Storage,Monkey Junction Car Wash LLC, and AMJB Properties,LLC to
rezone 9.4 acres of property located at 5042, 5042 '/2, and 5044 Carolina Beach Road from CUD (B-2), Conditional
Use District Highway Business to CZD (B-2), Conditional Zoning District Highway Business to construct a 12,000
square foot storage building finding that the request is: 1) consistent with the purposes and the "Urban"
classification in the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan: and 2)reasonable and in the public interest to rezone 9.40 acres of
CUD (B-2)Highway Business to CZD (B-2)Highway Business with the following conditions:
1. Maintain a 20'buffer yard to the rear/western portion of the property.
2. Lighting for the facility will be unobtrusive down lighting.
3. Maintain all existing fencing and landscaping.
4. The new storage building shall mimic the orientation, style, and configuration of the existing street-
facing storage building(Building-H-).
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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A copy of AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP OF AREA 4 OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, ADOPTED April 4, 1971 is hereby
incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Zoning Book I, Section 4,Page 94.
BREAK
Chairman White called for a break from 10:02 a.m.until 10:12 a.m.
SUMMARY REVIEW OF PHASE I OF THE COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
PLAN AND APPROVAL TO TABLE DIRECTION FOR PROCEEDING WITH PHASE II OF THE PLAN
UNTIL THE BOARD'S OCTOBER 7,2013 MEETING
Environmental Management Joe Suleyman reported that Phase I was presented to the Board on Tuesday,
September 3,2013 and provided the following information:
Solid Waste Management Timeline:
• 2008:
• 5/08: Work session presentation of strategies for managing solid waste
• 7/08: Proposal to establish a solid waste management task force
• 8/08: Resolution adopted establishing a solid waste advisory board (SWAB)
• 2008—2009:
• 8/08: Board appoints SWAB members
• 2/09: Board directed development of a Request for Proposal(RFP)at a work session
• 3/09: Draft RFP presented to Board
• 7/09: Draft finalized at special meeting
• 2009—2010:
• 9/09: RFP issued
• 10/09: Proposals received
• 1/10: Proposals rejected
• 2/10: RFP re-issued
• 2010:
• 3/10: Proposals received
• 5/10: Negotiations begin with R3
• 10/10: Contract with R3 executed
• 12/10: R3 requests 90-day extension
• 2011:
• 3/11: R3 unable to meet extension deadline:contract terminated
• 4/11: BOCC directs layup of WASTEC facility
• 6/11: Consultant approved to develop Request for Qualifications(RFQ)/RFP
• 8/11: RFQ issued for renovation of WASTEC
• 2011-2012:
• 12/11: New RFP issued to two qualified respondents to the RFQ
• 3/12: RFPs received by Waste Management(WM)and Covanta
• 6/12: Board directs staff to negotiate contract with Covanta
• 9/12: Board rejects contract with Covanta
• 2013:
• 1/13: Board approves Special Use Permit (SUP) for southern property and directs staff to
develop a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan
• 3/13: Proposals received
• 4/13: CDM Smith awarded contract
• 9/13: Phase I report presented to Board
Commissioner Barfield voiced his concern about the need to move forward with a decision about the fixture
of solid waste in the county and not spend any more taxpayer dollars studying the issue.
Vice-Chair Dawson stated that the Board is doing their proper due diligence in considering how to preserve
landfill space while being environmentally and fiscally responsible. The technology is changing rapidly and there is
nothing wrong with looking at all options. The County is not in a crisis situation so the proper time can be taken to
make the right decisions for the fixture. The Board may decide to do a combination of options: there are many
options to consider,including the Waste Industries proposal that was submitted this morning.
Commissioner Wolfe stated that he would like to delay the decision for a couple of weeks to analyze and
consider the information in the Phase I report before moving forward with Phase II.
Chairman White stated that the Board needs continued professional guidance from CDM and County staff.
He sees tremendous benefits to consider in moving forward with Phase II and needs good information to make good
decisions. The Board has come a long way during the past year and has a much clearer understanding and picture of
the options that are available for handling solid waste in the future.
Strategy and Policy Manager Beth Schrader provided the following overview of the Covanta contract:
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• Covanta Contract:
• 20 year term with optional renewal(s)
• Complete retrofit of Sustainable Energy Facility(SEF)
• Facility maintenance assured
• Performance guarantees and incentives for performance
• Long-term price certainty—price only escalates in accordance with CPI
• Retrofit Costs:
Capital Expenditures: $27,528,610
Management Fee: $ 5,093,850
Total Costs $32,622,460
• Annual Debt Service Implications for ongoing operations:
• NHC: $2.2 million(4.74%,20 years)
• Ongoing Operations:
• Annual Service Fee: $12,499,000;+$25/ton over 150,000 tons
• Offset by Revenues to County:
• Electric sales-34,000 MWhrs/year min. guarantee(year 1):
• Guarantee will reset to higher of minimum or Year 1 retest results
• 50%/50%share above the higher of 39,000 MWhrs/year or reset
• Ferrous Metal Recovery:
• 100%to County until equipment and interest expense paid for
• 55%NHC/45%Covanta split thereafter
• NHC Special Waste(100%to County)
• Renewable Energy Credits(REC)or other Green Credits,if available(100%to County)
• Twenty Year Comparative Costs:
• Covanta Contract: $345 million
• CDM Smith:
• Private Landfill: $141 million
• Turnkey Transfer Station: $183 million
• Transfer&Disposal: $165 million
CDM Smith Martin Sanford provided a brief review of the Comprehensive Solid Waste:Management Plan
-Phase I; summary of options for consideration as follows:
• Waste Disposal:
• Continue County owned and operated landfill facility, or
• Transfer all or a portion of waste out-of-county
• Expand Recycling and Waste Diversion Programs:
• Expand the provision of curbside recycling and yard waste collection in the unincorporated areas
• Develop a recyclable transfer station or mini-materials recovery facility(MRF)
• Future expansion of construction&demolition(C&D)recycling operations
• Supplemental Strategies to Enhance Program:
• Minimize or eliminate WAS'1'EC costs
• Feasibility of landfill gas beneficial use
• Increase public education and outreach
• Investigate feasibility of mechanically stabilized earthen(MSE)walls
• Evaluate adequacy of yard waste and composting facilities
• Increase C&D recycling and diversion
• Expansion of Recycling and Waste Diversion Programs:
• Curbside collection for trash,recycling,yard waste,and bulky waste:
• Enforcement of mandatory residential service ordinance, or
• Evaluation of an unincorporated franchise system with 3 or 4 private haulers
• Mandatory commercial recycling:
• Targets fiber(cardboard and paper)and plastic materials
• Broader access to the recycling processing market:
• Develop regional recyclable transfer station/MRF
• Consolidate recyclable material generated in the County
In response to Board questions, Mr. Suleyman clarified that the Request for Proposals process would
require approximately six to eight weeks. Mr. Coudriet added that it is a service contract and some type of
construction would be required that requires a bidding process: the County would need to go through an extensive
solicitation process.
The Board held a discussion with staff, resulting in direction to staff that in preparation for the October 7,
2013 meeting, to include the costs for the deconstruction of WASTEC with suggestions for leaving useable portions
and the rationale for taking it down below grade level. The number one priority is to extend the life of the landfill;
comprehensive costs scenarios should be included on what different levels/areas of privatization might look like.
Staff should also bring back information concerning insurance costs based on the different scenarios presented.
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Motion: Commissioner Wolfe MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Berger, to table direction for proceeding
with Phase II of the plan until the Board's October 7, 2013 meeting to allow for further Board review and
consideration. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appointments to the New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Chairman White reported that vacancies exist on the New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community
Advisory Committee with four applications available for reappointment and one new application available for
consideration and requested nominations from the Board.
Commissioner Wolfe nominated Mary K. Busbee, David Jenkins, L. Thomas Jemiings, and Lorraine
McEvoy for reappointment and Bertram Sherman for an initial one-year appointment. The nominations were
seconded by Vice-Chair Dawson.
Hearing no further nominations, Chairman White closed the nominations and called for a vote on the
nominations.
Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Mary K. Busbee, David Jenkins, L. Thomas
Jennings, and Lorraine McEvoy to serve three-year terms on the New Hanover County Adult Care Home
Community Advisory Committee with the terms to expire on September 30, 2016 and appoint Bertram Sherman to
serve a one-year term on the New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee with the
term to expire on September 30,2014.
Appointments to the Board of Examiners of Electricians
Chairman White reported that two vacancies exist on the Board of Examiners of Electricians with no new
applications available for consideration;two current appointees are willing to serve an additional term and requested
direction from the Board.
Vice-Chair Dawson nominated Charles A. Harrell and Michael Pulley for appointment. The nominations
were seconded by Commissioner Wolfe.
Hearing no further nominations, Chairman White closed the nominations and called for a vote on the
nominations.
Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Charles A. Harrell and Michael Pulley to serve two-
year terms on the Board of Examiners of Electricians with the terms to expire on September 1,2015.
Appointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Chairman White reported that vacancies exist on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council with five
applicants eligible for reappointment and two new applications available for consideration and requested direction
from the Board.
Vice-Chair Dawson nominated Kristen Devall, Lyana Hunter, Cary D. McCormack, and Maryann K.
Nunnally for reappointment and John Nesseiroade for appointment. The nominations were seconded by
Commissioner Wolfe
Commissioner Barfield nominated Abeeku Anlrah for reappointment.
Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Kristen Devall, Lyana Hunter, Cary D.
McCormack, and Maryann K. Nunnally to two-year terms on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council with the terms
to expire on September 30, 2015. Upon a 3 to 2 vote, Abeeku Arik ah was reappointed to a two-year term on the
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council with the term to expire on September 30, 2015. Chairman White and
Commissioners Barfield and Berger voted in support. John Nesseiroade received votes from Vice-Chair Dawson
and Commissioner Wolfe.
Appointments to the Board of Mechanical Examiners
Chairman White reported that three vacancies exist on the Board of Mechanical Examiners with three
applicants willing to serve an additional term and requested direction from the Board.
Vice-Chair Dawson nominated Larry Lisk and Bruce Polity in the Mechanical Contractors category and
David B. Sims in the Mechanical Engineer category. The nominations were seconded by Commissioner Barfield.
Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Larry Lisk and Bruce Polity in the Mechanical
Contractors category and David B. Sims in the Mechanical Engineer category to two-year terms on the Board of
Mechanical Examiners with the terms to expire on August 31,2015.
Appointment to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Chairman White reported that vacancies exist on the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee with
one applicant eligible for reappointment available for consideration and requested direction from the Board.
Commissioner Barfield nominated Grace Cooley for reappointment. The nomination was seconded by
Commissioner Wolfe.
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Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Grace Cooley to serve a three-year term on the
Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee with the term to expire on September 30,2016.
Appointments to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees
Chairman White reported that four vacancies exist on the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of
Trustees with two applicants eligible for reappointment and nine new applications available for consideration and
requested direction from the Board.
Commissioner Barfield nominated Ronald J. Isyk for reappointment. The nomination was seconded by
Vice-Chair Dawson.
Vice-Chair Dawson nominated Patricia L. Leonard for reappointment. The nomination was seconded by
Commissioner Barfield.
Commissioner Barfield nominated Jason R. Thompson for appointment. The nomination was not
seconded.
Commissioner Barfield nominated Jerome G. Fennell, Jr. for appointment. The nomination was seconded
by Vice-Chair Dawson.
Vice-Chair Dawson nominated Beth Quinn for appointment. The nomination was seconded by
Commissioner Wolfe.
Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Ronald J, Isyk to serve a three-year term on the
New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the term to expire on September 30,2016.
Vote Results: The Board voted 4 TO 1 to reappoint Patricia L. Leonard to serve a three-year term on the New
Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the term to expire on September 30, 2016. Vice-Chair
Dawson and Commissioners Barfield,Berger,and Wolfe voted in favor.
Vote Results: The Board voted 4 TO 1 to appoint Jason R. Thompson to serve a three-year term on the New
Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the term to expire on September 30, 2016. Chairman
White and Commissioners Barfield,Berger,and Wolfe voted in favor.
Vote Results: The Board voted 3 TO 2 to appoint Jerome G. Fennell, Jr. to serve a three-year term on the New
Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the term to expire on September 30, 2016. Chairman
White, Vice-Chair Dawson and Commissioner Barfield voted in favor.
Vote Results: The Board voted 3 TO 2 to appoint Beth Quinn to serve a three-year term on the New Hanover
Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the term to expire on September 30, 2016. Chairman White, Vice-
Chair Dawson and Commissioner Wolfe voted in favor.
Upon a tie vote between Jerome G. Fennell, Jr. and Beth Quinn, Chairman White called for a second vote
on the two nominations.
Vote Results: The Board voted 3 TO 2 to appoint Jerome G. Fennell, Jr. to serve a three-year term on the New
Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the term to expire on September 30, 2016. Vice-Chair
Dawson and Commissioners Barfield and Berger voted in favor.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman White 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 items.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman White adjourned the meeting at 11:12 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board
Please note that the above minutes are not a verbatim record of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
meeting. The entire proceedings are available for review and check-out at all New Hanover County Libraries and
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