2008-12-15 Regular Meeting
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 31
REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 2008 PAGE 505
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, December 15,
2008, at 9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street,
Wilmington, NC.
Members present were: Chairman Ted Davis, Jr.; Vice-Chairman Jason R. Thompson; Commissioner
Robert G. Greer; Commissioner William A. Caster; Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Jr.; County Attorney Wanda
M. Copley; Clerk to the Board Sheila L. Schult; and County Manager Bruce T. Shell.
Chairman Davis called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Catherine Powell, Church of the Servant, gave the invocation.
Commissioner Caster led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman Davis asked if any member of the Board would like to remove or discuss any item on the
Consent Agenda.
Hearing no comments, Chairman Davis called for a motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Thompson, to approve the items on 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:
Board of Equalization and Review meeting held on November 21, 2008
Agenda Review meeting held on November 24, 2008
Regular Meeting held on December 1, 2008
Adoption of Resolution in Support of Amending Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Legislation to Include
the Public Defender’s Office as a Statutory Member of the Council When Said Office Exists in a Council’s
Service Region – Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
The Commissioners adopted the resolution in support of amending Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
legislation to include the Public Defender’s Office as a statutory member of the council when the Public Defender’s
office exists in the Council’s service region. The New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council at its
November 21, 2008 meeting adopted a motion supporting the requested changes.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXI, Page 26.1.
Approval of Revisions to the New Hanover County Board of Fire Commissioners By-Laws – Fire Services
The Commissioners, as recommended by the New Hanover County Board of Fire Commissioners,
approved revisions to the New Hanover County Board of Fire Commissioners By-Laws. The changes to the by-
laws are primarily editorial with one change limiting the representation of any one Volunteer Fire Department to one
person on the Fire Commission.
A copy of the New Hanover County Board of Fire Commissioners By-Laws is available for review in Fire
Services.
Acceptance of Office of Justice Programs Grant Award and Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendment 09-
099 – Sheriff’s Office
The Commissioners, on behalf of the Sheriff's Office, accepted the Office of Justice Programs Grant award
and adopted Budget Ordinance Amendment 09-099 in the amount of $11,665. The grant is for the purchase of
bulletproof vests and requires a local match in the amount of $11,665.
A copy of the budget ordinance amendment is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained
in Exhibit Book XXXI, Page 26.2.
Approval of Release of Tax Value – Tax Department
The Commissioners granted the Senior Citizen/Disability Exclusion to the taxpayers as presented, approved
the delinquent application for exemption from property tax for New Covenant Holiness Church (RO5505-003-005-
000) and released the late list penalties for M&N Equipment Rentals, Inc. in the amount of $672.95 and Phillips, S.
Warren Jr. DDS MC PA in the amount of $51.22 as it was the taxpayer’s first offense.
A copy of the Senior Citizen/Disability Exclusion list is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is
contained in Exhibit Book XXXI, Page 26.3.
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Approval of New Hanover County Board of Education Capital Outlay Amendment #4 – Budget Department
The Commissioners approved New Hanover County Board of Education Capital Outlay Amendment #4.
On November 6, 2008 the New Hanover County Board of Education approved Budget Amendment #4 in their
Capital Outlay Fund and transferred funds from completed and deferred projects to the Contingency Account,
transferred funds from the Contingency Account for priority projects and corrected lottery and bond carryover
balances. The net impact of the budget amendment is a decrease of $1,197.78 in funds appropriated in the Board of
Education Capital Outlay Fund.
Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendments – Budget Department
The Commissioners adopted the following Budget Ordinance Amendments for fiscal year ending June 30,
2009:
09-096 - Sheriff's Office
09-097 - Sheriff's Office
2009-37 - Sheriff's Office
2009-38 - Sheriff's Office
Copies of the budget ordinance amendments are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are
contained in Exhibit Book XXXI, Page 26.4.
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS
County Manager Shell requested the following employees to step forward to receive service awards:
Five Year: Gloria Batts, Property Management
Christopher Clayton, Property Management
Marilyn Howe, Health Department
Bonnie King, Sheriff’s Office
Ronald Ryfkogel, Fire Services
Stephen Watson, Health Department
Elliott Tucker, Sheriff’s Office
James Phillips, Sheriff’s Office
Ten Year: Margaret Eaton, Health Department
Dean Hollandsworth, Department of Social Services
Melita Newkirk, Department of Social Services
Dominic Segers, Sheriff’s Office
Frances Wooten, Department of Aging
Fifteen Year: Carol Honeycutt, Tax Department
Dennis Kudro, Sheriff’s Office
William Owen, Sheriff’s Office
Twenty Year: Marlene Dancy, Department of Social Services
Renee Peglow, Information Technology
Sina Vereen, Tax Department
Twenty-Five Year: Margaret Miles, Library
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Davis presented a service award to each employee, expressed
appreciation and thanked them for their years of dedicated service.
RECOGNITION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
County Manager Shell requested the following new employees for November and December to stand and
be introduced:
Belinda Addison, Health Department
Linda Atkinson, Department of Social Services
Tammy Baggett, Library
Rebecca Bigford, Health Department
Martha Narayan, Health Department
Alex Pipes, Health Department
Vicki Wells-Teachy, Health Department
Clayton Wiles, Fire Services
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Davis welcomed the new employees to County Government and wished
them success in their new positions.
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PRESENTATION OF AWARD BY NORTH CAROLINA BEACH, INLET & WATERWAY
ASSOCIATION AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNER OF THE YEAR
North Carolina Beach, Inlet & Waterway Association Chairperson Debbie Smith reported that New
Hanover County was named as the 2008 North Carolina Beach, Inlet & Waterway Association Local Government
Partner of the Year and presented the award to the Board.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CERTIFYING AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE COUNTY’S
BOND ELECTION OF $164,000,000 CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE BONDS
Chairman Davis reported that before the Board is a resolution for adoption regarding the Certificate of
Canvas of the New Hanover County Board of Elections certifying to the Board of Commissioners the results of the
bond election held on November 4, 2008 and read the resolution into the record and requested a motion for adoption.
Motion:
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster, to adopt the resolution certifying
and declaring the results of the county’s bond election of $164,000,000 Cape Fear Community College Bonds.
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
XXXI, Page 26.5.
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
GOVERNOR’S CRIME COMMISSION FOR THE SECOND YEAR OF A COLLABORATIVE GANG
TASK FORCE EFFORT GRANT
Chief Deputy Ed McMahon reported that New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington have a two-
year grant with the Governor's Crime Commission for a collaborative gang task force effort project. The first year of
the grant ends June 30, 2009 and the Sheriff’s Office is requesting authorization to submit a grant application for the
second year of the grant.
The second year of the project’s budget is the same as the first year, in the amount of $133,334; Personnel
in the amount of $80,279 for one New Hanover County Gang Case Manager position and ninety hours of overtime
for City of Wilmington Gang Officers; Operating Expenses for New Hanover County in the amount of $53,055. If
grant funding is discontinued, these positions will be evaluated based upon available funding at that time.
The local match requirement is in the amount of $33,333.50 and allocated as follows: County (75%) in the
amount of $25,000.12 and the City of Wilmington (25%) in the amount of $8,333.38. Staff requests that
Contingency funds be used for the County portion of the match as was done in the first year of the grant.
Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Thompson, to authorize the Sheriff’s
Office to submit a grant application to the Governor’s Crime Commissioner for a collaborative gang task force effort
with the City of Wilmington and accept the grant funds when awarded with Contingency funds being allocated for
the local match in the amount of $25,000.12. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO SUBMIT THREE GRANT APPLICATIONS TO
THE NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR’S CRIME COMMISSION
Chief Deputy Ed McMahon reported that the Sheriff’s Office is requesting authorization to submit three
grant pre-applications to the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission for consideration in the 2009 funding
cycle.
The projects are as follows:
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Concept 1 - Addition of two personnel to the Domestic Violence Unit of the Sheriff's Office to
monitor the GPS units worn by those individuals charged with domestic violence while on bond.
The addition of these two personnel will work closely with the Pre-trial Release program to ensure
the safety of the victim until the case disposition. Total budget in the amount of $160,010.31;
Federal share in the amount of $120,007.73; Local Share in the amount of $40,002.58 ($35,222.50
in-kind equipment purchase and $4,780.08 cash)
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Concept 2 - Addition of two personnel to the sexual assault unit of the Sheriff's Office to
investigate sexual assault cases involving adults. The addition of these two personnel will also be
able to assist with sexual assault cases involving children. This enhancement will allow for a
stronger working relationship between the Sheriff's Office and the Rape Crisis Center thus
benefiting the victims of sexual assault. Total budget in the amount of $125,787.81; Federal share
in the amount of $94,340.86; Local share in the amount of $31,446.95.
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Concept 3 - Further expansion of the crime prevention program offered throughout the community
to include but not limited to Stranger Danger, Neighborhood Watch, and Gun Safety. The grant
would allow for additional program materials. Total budget in the amount of $5,000; Federal share
in the amount of $3,750; Local share in the amount of $1,250.
All three pre-applications are awarded for two years with staff requesting that the local matches be
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allocated from General/Contingency Funds each year. If funding is discontinued, the associated positions will be
evaluated based upon available funding at that time.
Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster, to authorize the Sheriff’s Office
to submit three grant pre-applications to the North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission for consideration in the
2009 funding cycle as presented with the local matches allocated from General/Contingency funds for each year.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NORTH CAROLINA PARKS AND
RECREATION TRUST FUND
Parks Director Neal Lewis presented the request authorizing the Parks Department to submit a grant
application to the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust fund in the amount of $500,000. If awarded, the funds
would be used toward development of Smith Creek Park.
If approved, the grant would be awarded in May 2009 and work could begin at the park in October 2009.
The work should take approximately six months to complete once the bid is awarded. The required County match
will come from revenues in the amount of $600,000 generated through the sale of sand mined from the site. The
budget estimate for the project is $1,463,920. It is anticipated that the current favorable bidding climate, the
purchase of trees utilizing Tree Fund money, and the use of Parks Department staff to perform some of the work,
will bring the actual cost down to the $1.1 million level. If not, the project can be scaled back to reach this amount.
The Parks Advisory Board recommends approval of this request.
Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Greer, to approve the master plan for the
development of Smith Creek Park. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Greer, to authorize the Parks Department
to submit a grant application to the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust fund in the amount of $500,000 for
the development of Smith Creek Park with the required matching funds being allocated from revenues generated
through the sale of sand mined from the site. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the proposed plan is available for review in the Parks Department.
APPROVAL OF FEE SCHEDULE FOR NEW HANOVER COUNTY PARKS FACILITIES FOR 2009
Parks Director Neal Lewis reported that the Parks Department charges fees to reserve use of certain
facilities. On an annual basis, staff reviews these fees and discusses them with the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Board. On November 6, 2008 the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved and recommended the fee schedule
as presented.
The proposed fees, by comparison with fees charged by other public parks and recreation agencies in North
Carolina, are at or near average for these types of facilities. Any additional revenue generated by the fee increase
will be used to offset currently budgeted expenditures, therefore no budget amendment will be forthcoming.
Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster, to approve the New Hanover
County Parks Facilities fee schedule for 2009 as presented with the effective date of January 1, 2009. Upon vote,
theMOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the fee schedule is available for review in the Parks Department.
APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR PHASE I OF THE OLSEN PARK PROJECT
Parks Director Neal Lewis reported that Olsen Park is a project being jointly developed by the County and
the City of Wilmington as a part of the 2006 Parks Bond program and presented an overview of the project.
The Olsen Park Advisory Committee recommends approval of the plans for Phase I of the Olsen Park
project. Phase I plans shows five softball/baseball fields, a 'Miracle Field' location, a playground and support
facilities. Once approved, Phase I plans will be refined to include development of facilities with bond funds
currently available for the project, which is approximately $3.4 million. The total estimated cost for Phase I is in the
amount of $6 million. The playground will be developed through a cooperative venture with the Kiwanis Club of
Wilmington. There is a group working to raise funds for the addition of the Miracle Field at a later date. A request
for county funding through the Parks bond program will be made once final plans and cost estimates are submitted.
Staff is requesting the Board approve the plans for Phase I of Olsen Park.
Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Greer, to approve Phase I of Olsen Park
Project. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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A copy of the Phase I of Olsen Park is available for review in the Parks Department.
AWARD OF CONTRACT TO LAND MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC. FOR MASON INLET
BIOLOGICAL MONITORING
Chief Engineer Jim Iannucci reported that the relocation of Mason Inlet was completed in April 2002 and
as a requirement of the US Army Corps of Engineers permit biological monitoring must be performed annually.
Land Management Group, Inc. has provided monitoring services connected with the Mason Inlet Relocation Project
for years 0-6 and has supplied the necessary Annual Biological Monitoring Reports for the Mason Inlet Project.
Continued biological monitoring for year seven is a requirement of the project and remains a permit condition.
These services differ from the monitoring of bird and plant species previously performed by UNCW and no longer
required by the permit conditions, and ongoing monitoring of water bird nesting areas performed by the Audubon
Society under a separate contract.
Land Management Group, Inc. has submitted a proposal in the amount of $22,750. Performance of annual
monitoring to date has fulfilled the requirements of the permit. The cost will eventually be repaid through
assessment of the benefiting property owners. Biological monitoring requirements were reduced through a
modification of the permit conditions through a discussion process with the County and interested parties such as the
Mason Inlet Preservation Group. Specifically, the requirement of beachfront macro-invertebrate field sampling has
been eliminated. The subcontracted costs for UNCW to perform Benthic Identification have also been reduced and
biological monitoring was shifted from the winter to the summer. A review of this contract has included discussions
with the Mason Inlet Preservation Group and they are in agreement with the content.
Staff recommends that the Board approve awarding the Year 7 contract for continued biological monitoring
of the inlet project to Land Management Group, Inc. in the amount of $22,750, and authorize the Chairman to
execute the contract. There are sufficient funds available in the Mason Inlet Project fund.
Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, to award the contract to Land
Management Group, Inc. for Year 7 biological monitoring of Mason Inlet in the amount of $22,750 and authorize
the Chairman to execute the contract. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the contract is available for review in the Legal Department.
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE COUNTY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FIGURE 8
ISLAND TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE DREDGING OF MASON INLET AT NO COST TO NEW
HANOVER COUNTY
AssistantCounty Manager Dave Weaver reported that inthe spring of 2002 New Hanover County
undertook the task of relocating and maintaining Mason Inlet for the purpose of protecting valuable properties as
well as the surrounding environment. As part of the long term management plan, the County is tasked with
maintaining the inlet within a fixed corridor. The management plan, as designed, incorporates the use of land based
dredging equipment to remove material from the north shoulder of the inlet and place that material on the beaches
and dune system of Figure 8 Island on a bi-annual basis. These activities are supplemented by conventional
dredging in Mason Creek and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway on a four-year cycle. The maintenance cycle
described is scheduled based on annualized rates of shoaling and erosion. It is anticipated that approximately
150,000 cubic yards of sand would be moved from the inlet shoulder every two years, with an additional 120,000
cubic yards dredged from the creek and AIWW when necessary.
Although the most recent maintenance event took place in the winter of 2007-2008, the 2008 storm season
has been very active. Tropical Storm Hanna moved significant amounts of material from the beach and dune system
of Figure 8 Island into Mason Inlet. The No-Name storm which followed two weeks later moved an even larger
quantity of material into the inlet. Surveys conducted after these two events showed that 165,000 cubic yards of
sand had been eroded off Figure 8 and placed into the inlet. Two additional Nor’easters have occurred on spring
tides since the surveys, and more material has been transported into the inlet. These storms have not only caused
significant changes to the inlet system, but have also deteriorated the Figure 8 Island beaches and protective dune
structure leaving several homes susceptible to damage from future storms.
The engineering consultant for this project, Gahagan and Bryant Associates, has been responsible for
physical monitoring and executing the Inlet Management Plan on behalf of the County and Mason Inlet Preservation
Group. It is their recommendation that land based dredging operations is performed to remove material within the
inlet and place that material back into the dune and beach system on Figure 8 Island. It is critical to note that Figure
8 Island proposes to perform this work at no cost to the County. The project has been endorsed by the two co-chairs
of the Mason Inlet Preservation Group including property owners on the Wrightsville Beach side of the inlet. The
work will protect homes and property on Figure 8 Island as well as benefit Mason Inlet.
Staff recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with Figure 8
Island for land based dredging at no cost to New Hanover County or the Mason Inlet Preservation Group. The
members of the Figure 8 Island Homeowners Association have not yet completed voting on this project, but it is
assumed they will vote positively. County staff will not enter into the contract until a positive vote is completed.
Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
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Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, to authorize the County
Manager to enter into a contract with Figure 8 Island for land based dredging at no cost to New Hanover County or
the Mason Inlet Preservation Group. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the contract is available for review in the Legal Department.
APPROVAL OF REQUEST OF TRANSFER OF DISCHARGE PERMIT TO THE CAPE FEAR PUBLIC
UTILITY AUTHORITY
Assistant County Manager Dave Weaver reported that the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority requests that
the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit presently held by the New Hanover County Water and
Sewer District be transferred to the Authority. The permit is for 4.0 million gallons per day and expires on
November 30, 2011. All other permits have been transferred to the Authority.
County staff has been working with the Authority, Pender County, and others in exploring options for
providing water and sewer services to the US 421 N. corridor. The current option may be to develop a small
package treatment plant in the southern area of the US 421 N. corridor, with plans to expand it in the future. It
should be noted that efforts to develop wastewater treatment and drinking water capacity may require financial
participation from the County. If so, that request will be brought as an agenda item to the Commissioners at a later
date. Since the formation of the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, the New Hanover County Water and Sewer
District is an inactive entity and cannot use the permit.
Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster, to approve the request by the
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority to transfer the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit to the
Authority. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the agreement is available for review in the Legal Department.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER BARFIELD AS VOTING DELEGATE TO THE NORTH
CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LEGISLATIVE GOALS CONFERENCE
Chairman Davis reported that the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Legislative Goals
Conference will be held January 15-16, 2009 in Wake County, North Carolina and a voting delegate must be
appointed and submitted to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners by January 5, 2009.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster, to name Commissioner
Barfield as voting delegate to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Legislative Goals
Conference in Wake County on January 15-16, 2009. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNAIMOUSLY.
APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER REPRESENTATIVES TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR
2009
After discussion, the consensus of the Board is for the following commissioners and designees to serve on
the various New Hanover County boards and committees for 2009.
COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED TO COUNTY
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR YEAR 2009
Airlie Gardens Foundation Board of Directors Chairman Davis
Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees Chairman Davis
Cape Fear Community College Long-Range Planning Committee Chairman Davis
Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board Commissioner Barfield
Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority/WAVE Transit Commissioner Barfield
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (term expires 7/1/09) Commissioner Caster
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (term expires 7/1/09) Commissioner Greer
Chamber of Commerce Vice-Chairman Thompson
Council of Governments - Executive Committee Commissioner Barfield
Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board Vice-Chairman Thompson
DSS Board (term expires 6/30/10) Commissioner Caster
Fire Commissioners Vice-Chairman Thompson
Health Board Commissioner Barfield
Human Relations Commission Commissioner Barfield
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Vice-Chairman Thompson
Legion Sports Complex Commission Vice-Chairman Thompson
Legion Sports Complex Commission Commissioner Caster
Local Emergency Planning Committee Commissioner Greer
Lower Cape Fear River Program Advisory Board Commissioner Barfield
Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority (term expires 5/13/09) Commissioner Caster
New Hanover County Financing Corporation Commissioner Greer
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New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees Commissioner Greer
NCACC Legislative Liaison Commissioner Greer
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Vice-Chairman Thompson
Port, Waterway & Beach Commission Commissioner Caster
Southeastern Center (Mental Health) Commissioner Barfield
Southeastern Economic Development Commission Commissioner Greer
Tourism Development Authority Commissioner Caster
Wilmington Downtown, Inc. Chairman Davis
Wilmington Industrial Development Commissioner Greer
Wilmington Regional Film Commission Commissioner Greer
Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Vice-Chairman Thompson
Organization (Transportation Advisory Committee)
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Thompson, to approve the list of
Commissioners Appointed to County Boards and Committees for Year 2009
as presented. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appointments to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Chairman Davis reported that vacancies need to be filled on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory
Committee with two applicants eligible for reappointment and requested nominations from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, to reappoint Nadine Shipman
and Judy B. Smith to serve three-year terms on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee with the
terms to expire on December 31, 2011. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Appointment to the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority/WAVE Transit Authority
Chairman Davis reported that one vacancy needs to be filled on the Cape Fear Public Transportation
Authority/WAVE Transit Authority with one applicant eligible for reappointment and one application having been
received and requested nominations from the Board.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster, to reappoint Don Betz to
serve a three-year term on the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority/WAVE Transit Authority with the term to
expire December 31, 2011. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Appointment to the Cooperative Extension Advisory Council
Chairman Davis reported that five vacancies need to be filled on the Cooperative Extension Advisory
Council with one application having been received and requested nominations from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Thompson, to appoint Christopher
Yermal to serve a three-year term on the Cooperative Extension Advisory Council with the term to expire May 31,
2011. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Appointments to the Board of Health
Chairman Davis reported that three vacancies need to be filled on the Board of Health with two applicants
eligible for reappointment and seven applications having been received and requested nominations from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Davis, to reappoint Donald P. Blake to serve a
three-year term on the Board of Health in the General Public category with the term to expire December 31, 2011.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 3 TO 2. Chairman Davis, Commissioner Greer and Commissioner Caster
voted in favor.
Motion:
Commissioner Greer MOVED to appoint Harris M. McIntyre to serve a three year term on the Board of
Health in the General Public category with the term to expire December 31, 2011. No second was received,
therefore the MOTION FAILED.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, to appoint Lenwood Sherill
“Bo” Dean, Jr. to serve a three year term on the Board of Health in the General Public category with the term to
expire December 31, 2011. Upon vote, the MOTION FAILED 2 TO 3. Vice-Chairman Thompson and
Commissioner Barfield voted in favor.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Thompson MOVED to appoint Dr. Thomas Burbank Bruff to serve a three-year term on
the Board of Health in the Dentist category with the term to expire December 31, 2011. No second was received,
therefore the MOTION FAILED.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Greer, to reappoint Dr. Sandra L. Miles to
serve a three-year term on the Board of Health in the Dentist category with the Term to expire December 31, 2011.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Motion:
Vice-Chairman Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster, to appoint Karen Valiquett to
serve a three-year term on the Board of Health in the Engineer category with the term to expire December 31, 2011.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Appointments to the Human Relations Commission
Chairman Davis reported that two vacancies need to be filled on the Human Relations Commission and two
applications have been received and requested nominations from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Greer, to appoint Jerome Fox and
Maryann K. Nunnally to serve three-year terms on the Human Relations Commission in the At-Large
Representatives category with the terms to expire December 31, 2011. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Appointment to the Tourism Development Authority
Chairman Davis reported that two vacancies need to be filled on the Tourism Development Authority and
one application has been received and requested nominations from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, to appoint Frank M. Jones to
serve a three year term on the Tourism Development Authority in the Wilmington Hotel Owner/Manager (less than
150 rooms) category with the term to expire December 31, 2011. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Davis announced that time had been reserved to allow the public to present an item that was not
listed on the regular agenda. He requested all persons speaking to limit their remarks to three minutes.
No items were presented.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION WITH THE CITY OF WILMINGTON
IN FUNDING THE SAFE LIGHT PROGRAM
County Manager Bruce Shell reported that the City of Wilmington has requested the County to participate
in funding the Safe Light Program.
The City of Wilmington is requesting the County fund 50% of the net cost of the program. The City of
Wilmington will retain 10% of the gross proceeds to cover the cost of administering the program. The resolution for
the Board consideration directs the County Manager to work with the City Manager to produce an interlocal
agreement.
In response to Board questions, Budget Director Cam Griffin clarified the following:
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Over the life of the program New Hanover County Schools have received approximately $720,000
annually from the Safe Light Program
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Due to equipment failure the Schools are currently receiving half the former amount which is
approximately $30,000 per month from the Safe Light Program
Chairman Davis clarified that if the agreement comes to fruition the following will apply:
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The interlocal agreement will be between the City of Wilmington and the County
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The County agrees to fund 50% of the net cost of the Safe Light Program not to exceed $200,000
per year
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The initial term will be for five years
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When considering the annual budget request by the Board of Education, the County will take into
consideration the total amount funded for this program
Vice-Chairman Thompson stated that he would like to see the Safe Light Program expanded into the
County.
After discussion, Chairman Davis read the resolution into the record, noting changes based on the Board’s
direction, and requested a motion for adoption.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Thompson, to adopt the resolution
approving participation with the City of Wilmington in the Safe Light Program as read. 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
XXXI, Page 26.6.
WORK SESSIONS SCHEDULED
After discussion the Board scheduled the following work sessions:
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 31
REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 15, 2008 PAGE 513
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Tuesday, January 20 – Budget update/work session immediately following the Regular
Session meeting.
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Monday, February 16 – Tax Increment Financing work session immediately following the
Regular Session meeting.
BREAK
Chairman Davis called for a break from 10:50 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Chairman Davis announced a Closed Session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) to consider a
personnel matter.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Greer, to enter into a Closed Session
pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) to consider a personnel matter. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Davis convened to Closed Session at 11:00 a.m.
CONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Chairman Davis reconvened to Regular Session at 11:30 a.m. and reported that the Board had considered
the New Hanover County Register of Deeds annual salary and requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, Vice-Chairman Thompson SECONDED, to set the New Hanover County
Register of Deeds salary at the annual rate of $53,753, retroactive to December 1, 2008. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED 4 to 1. Commissioner Barfield voted in opposition.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Davis requested a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Thompson, to adjourn the meeting.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Davis adjourned the meeting at 11:32 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board