2009-01-20 RM ExhibitsPage 1 of 2
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: January 20, 2009
CONSENT
ITEM:
DEPARTMENT: Tax
CONTACT(S): Roger L. Kelley
SUBJECT:
Approval of Release of Tax Value
BRIEF SUMMARY:
PRESENTER(S): Roger L. Kelley
Exhibit
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Request the following taxpayers be granted the Senior Citizen/Disability Exclusion (applications and letters
explaining late filing available upon request):
Baliko, Bruce C. Teresa M.
$ 176,617
Batson, Cora R.
86,496
Chinn, Bettie Y.
65,602
Davis, Willie Jr.
40,077
Deal, Irma S.
144,798
Dinehart, Deborah Ann
81,817
Emmer, Robert
95,245
Formisano, Louise P.
98,306
Gardner, Janet R.
110,785
Gray, Ghristine Kraft
101,468
Harrelson, Mildred
58,427
Hawkins, Roberta R.
80,604
Hicks, Lynda M.
138,142
James, Elijah Etal.
89,310
James, Robert
43,462
Johnson, Lawrence Leisha
90,339
Jones, Marella R.
106,193
Jordan, Madeline N. Life Est.
49,241
Jorgensen, Mabel M. Trust
87,421
Julian, James F. Etal.
125,879
Kelley, Marc S. Etal.
54,309
Lee, Cheryl
35,835
Marshburn, Marvin
92,516
Massenburg, Alfreda
57,864
McCoy, Barbara
232,418
Miller, Bertha Lee Etal.
1,560
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Miller, Vinna L. Living Trust
112,019
Moore, James E. Juanita A.
57,705
Murray, Clarice Adams
91,640
Newton, Beatrice ±
71,106
0 liv0gtte'ZI
70,779
Padfield, Edwin B.
32,803
Rowe, Terry L. Evelyn K.
144,544
Ruffin, Aurelia
67,505
Smith, Donald E. Etal.
88,683
Smith, Hayse H.
74,059
Vance, Linda Barton
89,544
Vlearbone, William
68,446
Waddell, Lola Lee
71,935
Weisbrodt, Genevieve
105,046
Wright, Charles Sr. Frances
70,596
Wyatt, Raymond Eloise H.
79,032
Wynne, Pearl M.
121,212
Yarbrough, Aubrey F. Hrs.
43,128
Young, Lucille S.
99,741
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Recommend approval.
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
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AGENDA: January 20, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 09-116
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 09-116 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Aging / Medicare Transition Program
Ex enditure:
Decrease
Increase
Medicare Transition Program:
Temporary Salaries
$7 150
Social Security Taxes
547
Postage
500
Supplies
200
Volunteer Recognition
1,000
Training and Travel
200
Printing
403
Total
$10,000
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Medicare Transition Program:
SHIIP Grant - State Department Of Insurance
$10000
Total
$10,000
Section 2: Explanation
To budget grant funding received from the North Carolina Department of Insurance, Senior Health
Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Division, to fund operating costs for the Prescription Drug
Assistance Program. The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners approved the request to submit
the grant application at the October 20, 2008 meeting.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 09-116, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, is adopted.
Adopted, this -J: '1 day of rM U0, s L/\, 2009.
(SEAL)
Ted avis, Jr., Cha an
ATTEST:
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Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board
Exhibit
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AGENDA: January 20, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 09-120
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 09-120 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Aging / Medicare Transition Program
Ex enditure:
Decrease
Increase
Medicare Transition Program:
Temporary Salaries
$6,000
Total
$6,000
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Medicare Transition Program:
Champion McDowell Local Grant
$6,000
Total
$6,000
Section 2: Explanation
To budget grant funding received from the Champion McDowell Charitable Foundation to fund operating
costs for the Prescription Drug Assistance Program. The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners
approved the request to submit the grant application at the October 20, 2008 meeting.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 09-120, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, is adopted.
Adopted, this day of OyXkk 0, 1 -1 12009.
(SEAL)
Ted Davis, Jr., C n
ATTEST:
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ShL. ch ]t, Clerk to the Board
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AGENDA: January 20, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 09-122
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 09-122 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Library/Administration
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Libra /Administration:
Supplies
$20,825
Total
$-2-0-18-2-5
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Libra /Administration:
State Aid Grant
$20,825
Total
$2-0,82-5
Section 2: Explanation
An additional grant in State Aid was received and will be used to update security gates and
antennae throughout the Library system. This one-time increase in State Aid resulted from special
legislation at the end of the 2008 legislative session.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 09-122, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, is adopted.
Adopted, this ot] day of 2009.
(SEAL)
Ted Davis, Jr., Ch&man
ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schutt, Clerk to the Boar
Exhibit
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AGENDA: January 20, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 09-126
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 09-126 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Sheriff/Detectives
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Sheriff/Detectives:
Salaries
$16,588
Social Security
1,239
Local Government Retirement
811
Medical Insurance
4,024
LTD
45
Cellular Expense
400
Total
$23107
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Sheriff/Detectives:
Project Safe Neighborhood Anti-Gang Initiative
Grant
$23,107
Total
$23107
Section 2: Explanation
To budget a Government Crime Commission grant award of $23,107 for the second year of
Project Safe Neighborhood Anti-Gang Initiative Grant (PSN). The funds will be used for the
continuation of a Community Resource Coordinator (Case Manager) grant position already in
place in the current PSN project. This budget amendment will continue funding the position for an
additional six months. When funding for the position is discontinued, the project will be evaluated
to determine if the grant position could be considered for full funding by the County.
The Board of Commissioners authorized approval for the Sheriff's Office to apply for the grant on
9/22/08. There is no local match.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 09-126, amending the annual
budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, is adopted.
Adopted, this . ~~day of 2009.
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schu t, Clerk to the Boar
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AGENDA: January 20, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2009-41
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 2009-41 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: Controlled Substance Tax
Department: Sheriffs Office
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Controlled Substance Tax:
Supplies
$1749
Total
$1,749
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Controlled Substance Tax:
Controlled Substance Tax
$1,749
Total
$1,749
Section 2: Explanation
To budget 12/19/08 receipt. Controlled Substance Tax funds are budgeted as received and must be
used for law enforcement as the Sheriff deems necessary.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 2009-41, amending the
annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, is adopted.
Adopted, this 'A4 day of v , 2009.
(SEAL)
Ted Davis, Jr., Cha an
ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to e Board
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AGENDA: January 20, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2009-42
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 2009-42 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: Federal Forfeited Property
Department: Sheriffs Office
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Federal Forfeited Property:
Supplies
$16,477
Total
$16,477
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Federal Forfeited Property:
Federal Forfeited Property
$16,477
Total
$16,477
Section 2: Explanation
To budget receipts for 12/12 through 12/19/08. Federal Forfeited Property funds are budgeted as
received and must be used for law enforcement as the Sheriff deems necessary.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 2009-42, amending the
annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, is adopted.
Adopted, this _ ~ day of tj ^ LA r- 12009.
(SEAL)
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Ted Davis, Jr., Ch ' an
ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schu t, Clerk to the Board
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AGENDA: January 20, 2009
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 2009-36
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the following Budget Amendment 2009-36 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment:
Fund: Future Jail Expansion
Department: Finance
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Capital Project Expense
$1603
Total
$1603
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Interest Earnings
$1603
Total
$1,603
Section 2: Explanation
The title insurance, property appraisal, recording fee, and environmental assessment expenses resulting
from the purchase of the Burton Steele property exceeded the budget line by $1,603. There is unbudgeted
revenue in the investment earnings line to cover the shortage. This budget amendment will cover the fund
deficit.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption:
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New
Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 2009-36, amending the
annual budget ordinance f\or, the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, is adopted.
Adopted, this ao~^ day of , 2009.
(SEAL)
s~.
Ted Davis, Jr., Chairman
ATTEST:
Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the oard
Exhibit
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTIONBOOk .C~. Page z• J
WHEREAS, the State of North Carolina, pursuant to NCGS 105-322, has authorized the Board of County Commissioners of the
respective counties within the State to appoint a Special Board of Equalization and Review to carry out the duties imposed under
Article 21 of the Machinery Act of North Carolina as revised in 1977; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that it is in the best interest of the people of New Hanover County to
appoint a special Board of Equalization and Review.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DOES RESOLVE:
1. A special Board of Equalization and Review is hereby established for the County of New Hanover.
2. The special Board of Equalization and Review shall be comprised of five members and two alternates with each
member having one vote.
3. Special Board members shall have good moral character and currently reside and own property in the County of
New Hanover. Residency shall have maintained for a minimum period of two years. Each member shall have
paid all taxes imposed by the County, municipalities, service districts and any property tax abatements and special
assessment taxes currently due.
4. The composition of the members, when possible, should include one member from each of the following groups:
■ North Carolina licensed property appraiser
■ Attorney, Accountant or other professional
■ Business owner
■ Individual engaged in the commercial production of agricultural, livestock, timber or horticultural products or
a North Carolina licensed real estate broker
■ Single family residential property owner
5. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.
6. The initial term of the Board shall be for a term of one year. If a vacancy occurs before an incumbent member's
term expires, the appointment of a successor shall be for the unexpired term of the member vacating the position.
All terms are served at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners.
7. The chairman of the special Board of Equalization and Review shall be appointed by the Board of County
Commissioners.
8. The special Board of Equalization and Review shall have such powers as are provided by Article 21 of the North
Carolina Machinery Act as well as such other powers as may be specifically granted by the Board of County
Commissioners.
9. Members of the special Board of Equalization and Review may be compensated at the rate determined by the
Board of County Commissioners.
10. The special Board of Equalization and Review, in conjunction with the Tax Assessor, shall set its meeting
schedule in compliance with the North Carolina Machinery Act.
11. All appeals from this special Board of Equalization and Review shall be to the Property Tax Commission as
provided by the North Carolina Machinery Act.
12. This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
'o NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
230 GOVERNMENT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 175 WILMINGTON, NC 28403
(910) 798-7149 • (910) 798-7145 FAX • WWWAHCGOV.COM
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C Ted Davis, Jr., Chairman -Jason R. Thompson, Vice-Chairman
Robert G. Greer, Commissioner- William A. Caster, Commissioner - Jonathan Barfield, Jr., Commissioner
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Sheila L. Schult, Clerk to the Board Exhibit
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING WILMINGTON DOWNTOWN, INC.'S REQUEST TO THE
NORTH CAROLINA ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) COMMISSION
TO ELIMINATE THE PRESENT THREE-DAY WAITING RULE FOR
MEMBERSHIP TO PRIVATE CLUBS
WHEREAS, New Hanover County, like many tourist communities is in the enviable position of
having people from all over visit our county to relax and have a good time; and
WHEREAS, because of this natural attraction, the area has an abundance of restaurants and bars
to satisfy the desires of the patrons; and
WHEREAS, the Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Commission currently imposes a three-day
wait period on any individual requesting to join a private bar that serves liquor by the drink; and
WHEREAS, the requirement prohibits some visitors to the area from entering private clubs; and
WHEREAS, the requirement results in potential loss of revenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners supports the request of Wilmington Downtown, Inc. to the North Carolina ABC
Commission to eliminate the three-day wait rule for private bar memberships.
ADOPTED this the 20f' day of January, 2009.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
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Ted Davis, Jr., C airman
ATTEST:
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Sheila L. Schult, Cleric to the Board
Exhibit
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An Ordinance
of the
Board of County Commissioners
of
New Hanover County
The Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, NC hereby ordains that Chapter 38,
Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article IV, Breaches of the Peace, be and is
amended as follows:
1. Existing Section 38-104, is to be recaptioned "Begging, soliciting on County property
prohibited; penalty".
2. "Begging or soliciting alms, contributions, goods or services in an aggressive manner or
within prohibited areas" is to be codified as a new section 38-111:
Section 38-111, Begging or Soliciting Alms, Contributions, Goods or Services in an
Aggressive Manner or Within Prohibited Areas.
(a) Definitions. For the purpose of this article the following definitions shall apply:
Solicit, beg or ask means to request an immediate donation of money or other thing of value
from another person, regardless of the solicitor's purpose or intended use of the money or other
thing of value. The solicitation, begging or asking may be, without limitation, by the spoken,
written, or printed word, or by other means of communication.
Aggressive manner means and includes, without limitation, the following conduct:
a. Intentionally or recklessly making any physical contact with or touching another person in
the course of the solicitation without the person's consent;
b. Following the person being solicited, if that conduct is intended to or is likely to cause a
reasonable person to fear imminent bodily harm or the commission of a criminal act upon
property in the person's possession; or is intended to or is reasonably likely to intimidate the
person being solicited into responding affirmatively to the solicitation;
c. Continuing to solicit within five (5) feet of the person being solicited after the person has
made a negative response, if continuing the solicitation is intended to or is likely to cause a
reasonable person to fear imminent bodily harm or the commission of a criminal act upon
property in the person's possession; or is intended to or is reasonably likely to intimidate the
person being solicited into responding affirmatively to the solicitation;
d. Intentionally or recklessly blocking the safe or free passage of the person being solicited or
requiring the person, or the driver of a vehicle, to take evasive action to avoid physical contact
with the person asking the solicitation;
e. Intentionally or recklessly using obscene or abusive language or gestures intended to or is
likely to cause a reasonable person to fear imminent bodily harm or the commission of a criminal
act upon property in the person's possession; or using words or gestures intended to or
reasonably likely to intimidate the person into responding affirmatively to the solicitation; or
f. Approaching the person being solicited in a manner that is intended to or is likely to cause a
reasonable person to fear imminent bodily harm or the commission of a criminal act upon
property in the person's possession; or is intended to or is reasonably likely to intimidate the
person being solicited into responding affirmatively to the solicitation.
(b) Prohibited acts: It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit, beg or ask for money
or other things of value, to exhibit oneself for the purpose of soliciting, begging or
asking for money or other things of value, or to solicit or otherwise offer the sale of
goods or services:
(1) In an aggressive manner;
(2) Within fifteen (15) feet of any entrance or exit of any bank or financial institution, or
within fifteen (15) feet of any automated teller machine without the consent of the
owner or other person legally in possession of such facilities. Provided, however,
that when an automated teller machine is located within an automated teller machine
facility, such distance shall be measured from the entrance or exit of the automated
teller machine facility;
(3) On private property if the owner, tenant, or lawful occupant has asked the person not
to solicit on the property, or has posted a sign indicating that solicitations are not
permitted on the property; or
(4) From any operator or passengers of a motor vehicle that is on a public street or road
or within the right of way thereof, provided, however, that this paragraph shall not
apply to services rendered in connection with emergency repairs requested by the
operator or passengers of such vehicle.
(c) Any person who shall violate the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $50.00 or imprisonment for not
more than 30 days, in the discretion of the court, as provided by G.S. 14-4.
ADOPTED this, the4gj day
ATTEST:
T esa P. Elmore, Deputy Clerk to the Board