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2015-03-16 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 PAGE 247 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, March 16, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, NC. Members present: Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Jr; Vice-Chairman Beth Dawson; Commissioner Skip Watkins; Commissioner Woody White; and Commissioner Rob Zapple. Staff present: County Manager Chris Coudriet; County Attorney Wanda Copley; and Clerk to the Board Teresa Elmore. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Shawn Blackwelder, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, provided the invocation and Commissioner Zapple led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Barfield asked if any member of the Board would like to remove or discuss any item on the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Zapple requested more information on Consent Items 3 and 8 before voting. In discussion of Consent Item 3, County Manager Coudriet responded that the request is to approve a Solid Waste Franchise for C. Todd's Recycling, LLC. The finance and legal departments have reviewed the company’s financial information for compliance with the County’s ordinances and the item will require a second reading at the next meeting. Charles Dorman, owner of C. Todd’s Recycling, LLC, responded to questions about the recycling business and reported that he collects recyclable materials of glass, cardboard and aluminum. The recyclable materials are cleaned, baled and sold by the truckload to businesses outside of the county, but he needs to bring any remaining trash to the County’s landfill. Environmental Management Director Joe Suleyman explained that Mr. Dorman was expanding his business to pick up residential waste and plans to recycle the majority of the waste. He would be competing with other franchised waste haulers in the county for the business. In discussion of Consent Item 8, Budget Amendment 15-050, Health Department Deputy Director Joshua Swift explained that the Health Department has received a $3,000 grant from the NC Division of Public Health to purchase supplies of Naloxone dispensing kits, a safe and non-addictive antidote for an opioid overdose. The kits will be disbursed by the Sheriff Department and first responders. In continued discussion of Consent Item 8, Budget Amendment 15-051, County Manager Coudriet explained that the City of Wilmington has provided $35,000 for its part of the maintenance cost of the Flemington Soccerplex. The County will participate in the maintenance of the soccer fields for one more year. Afterwards the Cape Fear Soccer Club, owner of the property, will be responsible for the maintenance. In discussion of Consent Item 2, Commissioner Watkins reported that the resolution recognizes the contributions of William W. (Woody) Hall, Jr. Ph.D., who will be retiring from UNCW in May. He read the resolution into the record. Hearing no further comments, Chairman Barfield requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion: Vice-Chairman Dawson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Watkins, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes – Governing Body The Commissioners approved the following minutes as submitted by the Clerk to the Board: Agenda Review Meeting held on February 26, 2015 Regular Meeting held on March 2, 2015 Adoption of Resolution Recognizing Retiring William W. (Woody) Hall, Jr., Ph.D. – Governing Body The Commissioners adopted a resolution recognizing retiring William W. (Woody) Hall, Jr., Ph.D. for approximately forty-one years of service to UNCW and New Hanover County. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXIX, Page 6.1. Approval of Solid Waste Franchise for C. Todd's Recycling, LLC – Legal Department and Environmental Management Department The Commissioners approved a Solid Waste Franchise for C. Todd's Recycling, LLC, pursuant to Section 44.55, of the County Code of Ordinances. As required, the franchise award will be considered for a second reading and final approval at the next Board meeting. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 PAGE 248 Approval of an Application for the Waiver of Landfill Tipping Fees for the Wilmington Housing Authority – Environmental Management Department The Commissioners approved an application for the waiver of landfill tipping fees for the Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) and the non-profit agency, Housing and Economic Opportunities, Inc., for a maximum of 180 tons waived per rolling twelve-month period for waste generated within New Hanover County. The waste is from the continuing efforts of rehabilitation of existing public housing units. The value of this tipping fee waiver is $9,900. A copy of the application is available for review in the Environmental Management Department. Approval of an Application for the Waiver of Landfill Tipping Fees for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life – Environmental Management Department The Commissioners approved an application to waive landfill tipping fees for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life for up to five tons of waste generated within New Hanover County for the duration of the Relay for Life event at Ashley High School on April 25, 2015. A copy of the application is available for review in the Environmental Management Department. The landfill has waived a total of $119,085 in tipping fees (2,382 tons) for FY14-15 to date. Acceptance of Eleven Donations for Accession into the Museum’s Permanent Collection – Cape Fear Museum The Commissioners accepted eleven donations of regional artifacts for accession into the Cape Fear Museum’s permanent collection. The objects were reviewed by the Curator, Director, and Collections Committee and approved by the Museum Advisory Board at its meeting on February 18, 2015. A list of the items is available for review at the Cape Fear Museum. Approval of Order for Advertisement of 2014 Unpaid Tax Liens on Real Property – Tax Department The Commissioners approved an Order directing the Collector of Revenue to have published once in a local newspaper all unpaid 2014 tax liens on real property. The advertisement will run the last week of March and combine the liens of the County of New Hanover, City of Wilmington, Town of Carolina Beach,Town of Kure Beach, Town of Wrightsville Beach, and the Fire District taxes. A copy of the Order is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXIX, Page 6.2. Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendments – Budget Department The Commissioners adopted the following Budget Ordinance Amendments for fiscal year ending June 30, 2015: 15-050 Health Department 15-051 Parks and Gardens Department Copies of the budget ordinance amendments are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XXXIX, Page 6.3. REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS TO RETIREE AND EMPLOYEES Recognition of Retiring Employee County Manager Coudriet requested Danny Singletary, retiring with 11 years of service with the Property Management Department, to step forward and be recognized on his retirement from the County. Chairman Barfield presented a retirement award to Mr. Singletary and the Commissioners expressed appreciation and thanked him for his years of dedicated service to New Hanover County. Recognition of Employees with Service Awards County Manager Coudriet announced that pens made by Kids Making It would be awarded to employees with ten years of service with the County. He requested the following employees to step forward to receive service awards: Five Year: Jonathan Davis, Sheriff’s Office Pearl McQueen, Department of Social Services/Veteran Services Ten Year: Darryl Bean, Sheriff’s Office Jerry Brewer, Sheriff’s Office Bonita Wright, Health Department Twenty–Five Year: Josey Linell, Property Management Chairman Barfield presented a service award to each employee and the Commissioners expressed appreciation and thanked each one for their years of dedicated service. Recognition of New Employees : County Manager Coudriet requested the following new employees to stand and be introduced: Rebecca Bissette, Department of Social Services NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 PAGE 249 Megan Bolden, Department of Social Services Eric Cole, Tax Department Dru Harrison, Soil and Water Conservation Department Matthew Hayes, Property Management Department Alicia Herrmann, Information Technology Department Anthony Johnson, Sheriff’s Office LaWanda Johnson, Department of Social Services Montrena (Denise) Jones, Department of Social Services Jennifer O'Keefe, Parks and Gardens Department Jaide Outlaw, Property Management Department LeAnne Peck, Tax Department ShaKira Pierce, Health Department Elissa Riley, Soil and Water Conservation Department Daniel Rydl, Tax Department LaSonya Sidberry, Human Resources Department On behalf of the Board, Chairman Barfield welcomed the employees to County Government and wished them success in their new positions. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION IN RECOGNITION OF ACTS OF EXTREME COURAGE, BRAVERY AND SUPERIOR PUBLIC SAFETY DURING A FIRE RESCUE ON FEBRUARY 20, 2015 On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, Chairman Barfield presented Certificates of Appreciation to New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Chad Hollar, Deputy Nicholas Brothers, Deputy Linda Daniels and Deputy John Gonnelli in recognition of acts of extreme courage, bravery and superior public safety during a fire rescue on February 20, 2015, at 12:45 a.m. Arriving first at the scene, they were alerted by the home’s resident that her husband was confined to a wheelchair on the second floor and unable to evacuate. All four deputies entered the smoke and flame filled home; a fire in the downstairs fireplace on a record cold night radiated out to an adjacent closet and was spreading quickly up the walls and throughout the house. Resident George Britt was in his bedroom upstairs, attempting to get in his wheelchair to access a motorized chairlift. Corporal Hollar fought off approaching flames with a fire extinguisher while the resident was carried downstairs and out of the home by Deputies Brothers, Daniels and Gonnelli. Sheriff Ed McMahon commented that he was very proud of the teamwork and bravery shown by the rescue and expressed appreciation to the corporal and deputies for the work they perform for citizens of the County. A committee from the Sheriff’s Office is currently working to determine the type of ribbon to honor the employees at an upcoming staff meeting. Chairman Barfield led the applause for the four employees in honor of their bravery and dedication of service to New Hanover County. REMARKS OF APPRECIATION FROM THE FRIENDS OF FORT FISHER John Coble and Paul Laird, on behalf of Friends of Fort Fisher, expressed appreciation to the Commissioners for their support and attendance of the kickoff for the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War and the historic campaign to capture Fort Fisher and the Port of Wilmington in January 1865. The event held on January 17 and 18, 2015, had more than 22,000 visitors with 180 descendants and 700 Civil War re-enactors participating. Others who attended were Governor Pat McCrory, Secretary of Cultural Resources Susan Klutz, Secretary of Transportation Tony Tada, as well as the Commanding General of Fort Bragg and the Deputy Commander of Camp Lejeune. Mr. Laird expressed appreciation for the strong support provided by the Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management and the Convention and Visitors Bureau and presented small mementos to each Commissioner and a framed medallion for the Government Center. Mr. Laird also invited the Commissioners and the public to a special program on the history of the Medal of Honor to be held at the State Historic Site on March 28th and reported that 60 medals were presented to soldiers who fought in the Battle of Fort Fisher. Chairman Barfield thanked Mr. Coble and Mr. Laird for the presentation and the gifts. PRESENTATION OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANNUAL UPDATE Risk Manager and New Hanover County Risk Management Advisory Committee Chairman Jennifer Stancil presented the annual update highlighting the following: The Risk Management Department is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that will reduce the risk of loss, minimize the risk and prevent the loss. Besides the County, services are provided to the City of Wilmington, Cape Fear Community College, Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority/WAVE Transit, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, CoastalCare, New Hanover County Airport Authority, New Hanover County ABC Board, and the New Hanover County Board of Education. These entities pay a service fee that funds approximately 65% of Risk Management’s operating budget. By pooling resources, the department is able to provide economical risk management for each entity and a unified front to the citizens they serve. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 PAGE 250 The Risk Management Advisory Committee members offer advice and consultation for the program and consist of three members who have backgrounds in claims management, insurance brokerage, and workers compensation. The committee meets quarterly to find potential/existing coverage gaps, prevention of further risk of loss and discuss insurance proposals, claims activity and the operations of the entities. The Risk Management Department negotiates insurance policy terms and reviews each policy to verify they contain the needed coverage. One of the benefits of buying the insurance policies, is that the County gains access to the loss control of the insurance companies that represent each entity and the County. Insurance companies are invited to inspect properties and if issues are discovered, the department handles resolving the issue. First priority is to prevent accidents from occurring but the insurance policies provide a loss stopgap when an accident occurs. The Risk Management Department follows the claim from beginning to end, working with the claimants and the entities it represents. In closing, Ms. Stancil stated that the goal of the Risk Management Advisory Committee and the department is to protect the financial stability, but more importantly the direct impact on the citizens of the county. Chairman Barfield thanked Ms. Stancil for the report. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR AN ALTERNATIVE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE FOR THE AREA AUTHORITY SERVING NEW HANOVER COUNTY (COASTALCARE AND EAST CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH) CoastalCare Area Director Foster Norman presented a request for the Board to adopt a “Resolution of Support for an Alternative Governance Structure for the Area Authority Serving New Hanover County (CoastalCare and East Carolina Behavioral Health).” The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has indicated that the delivery of mental health services throughout the state would be best done through a regional approach. To this end, the Boards of CoastalCare and East Carolina Behavioral Health (ECBH) have agreed to consolidate effective July 1, 2015. This consolidation has been approved by the DHHS secretary. The new entity will represent twenty-four eastern counties of the state. The current law restricts the number of board members to twenty-one and the general statutes allow an entity with a minimum population of 1,250,000, to have an option of an alternative structure that is approved by the participating counties and written approval from the State. To ensure local community representation, an alternative board structure is proposed. The two-tiered board structure will keep governance close to the community through Regional Advisory Boards, which in turn elect representatives to the Governing Area Board of Directors. The Board of Commissioners for each county will appoint two members to their Regional Advisory Board. Director Norman presented the following additional information:  Regional Advisory Boards Purpose:  To involve local stakeholders to respond to unique community needs and priorities  To promote understanding and collaboration at the local level  To provide local participation in monitoring the performance and services within each region  Regional Advisory Boards Responsibilities:  Advise the CEO on evaluation and hiring of future Regional Directors  Recommend priorities for expenditures of state/county funds for development of the annual budget  Recommend priorities for the area wide strategic plan  Identify community needs and concerns  Monitor resolution of issues  Monitor performance at the regional level:  Access to care  Financial status and expenditures  Service delivery  Provider network size and composition  Consumer satisfaction  Identify gaps and needs; make recommendations on the service array  Regional Advisory Board Members:  1 Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) chair or designee  2 members from each County, appointed by respective Boards of Commissioners  County Commissioner or Designee  Other appointee who meets criteria outlined in G.S. 122C-118.1  Governing Board of Directors Responsibilities:  Determining policy  Strategic planning, including consideration of local priorities as determined by the Regional Advisory Boards  Budgets  Hiring and evaluation of CEO  Monitoring of deliverables, e.g., overall performance and financial management  Governmental affairs and advocacy  Reporting to constituent counties  Responding to concerns and feedback from the Regional Advisory Boards  Reviewing, revising and approving the Regional Advisory Board bylaws  All other responsibilities outlined in N.C. law for Area Authority Boards NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 PAGE 251  Governing Board of Directors Members:  Each Regional Advisory Board selects four members:  1 County Commissioner  CFAC chairman  2 members who meet criteria outlined in G.S. 122C-118.1  Governing Board of Directors includes thirteen members as follows:  3 County Commissioners (rotating one three-year term)  3 CFAC members  1 Provider Network Council Chairman or designee (non-voting capacity)  6 other representatives who meet the criteria outlined in G.S. 122C-118.1  The chief executive officers and the regional directors will work with each Regional Advisory Board to achieve diversity of representation on the Governing Board of Directors  Governing Board of Directors Terms of Office:  Terms of non-commissioners: three years, with a maximum of three consecutive terms of office.  Term of Commissioners: three years (no re-appointment without a break in service)  Creation of Initial Governing Board of Directors:  Regional Advisory Boards designate one member to a one-year term, one to a two-year term and two to three-year terms of office In response to the Board’s concerns about New Hanover County having adequate representation at the Governing Board level, Mr. Norman explained that the board was limited to 21 members from the 24 counties and that the model was based on an approved governing board in another part of the state. The regional advisory boards would have representation from the counties it serves and would provide opportunities for the County to have input and representation on local issues. Current services will continue uninterrupted with the least disruption for employees, providers, clients, and stakeholders. Vice-Chairman Dawson, the Commissioner representative on the CoastalCare Area Board, expressed appreciation to Mr. Norman and the area board for the very thorough process and taking the lead in the consolidation efforts that may eventually be mandated by DHHS. She expressed support for the proposed governance structure of the governing board and regional advisory boards as it would offer a continuation of good sources of providers and would maintain the local connection as integrated health care changes to include mental health. At a recent NCACC Mental Health Task Force meeting with the N.C. Division of Mental Health, she learned that these issues were being discussed statewide and that CoastalCare was ahead of other counties who were consolidated or beginning to consolidate. She also expressed appreciation for the crisis intervention team training and education courses that CoastalCare provides the Sheriff’s Office as well as other law enforcement officers and public safety officers in dealing with citizens needing crisis care in a more expedient manner instead of taking them to jail or to the emergency room. Motion : Vice-Chairman Dawson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Watkins, to adopt the resolution approving the alternative governance structure of the Area Board and the Regional Advisory Boards of the consolidated Area Authority serving New Hanover County through CoastalCare and East Carolina Behavioral Health. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXIX, Page 6.4. APPROVAL OF PARTNERSHIP TO ENHANCE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SITE Mike Kozlosky, Executive Director, Wilmington MPO, reported that the City of Wilmington is requesting the County to share in a partnership to enhance an economic development site for Vertex Rail, a manufacturing facility at 202 Raleigh Street. The company proposes to invest approximately $50 million and employ about 1,300 people once the company is fully operational. Over two-thirds of the employees are expected to come from the existing labor market of Southeastern North Carolina. NCDOT is working to ensure adequate improvements to both the rail and street network in order to meet the company's needs while maintaining the safety of the public, company contractors and employees. NCDOT and the company are currently working to implement rail improvements within the River Road right-of-way to provide improved rail access to the site. The City has requested the County partner with them in a cost-sharing proposal with each contributing $300,000 and NCDOT funding $900,000 to advance development of the site at 202 Raleigh Street. Wilmington City Council agreed to fund the project at its meeting on March 3, 2015, contingent upon the County approving the cost-sharing proposal. The project will extend Raleigh Street to improve connectivity and circulation. The estimated cost of the project is $1.5 million. In order to use economic development funds, NCDOT would need to accept that portion of River Road and Raleigh Street as a State road. Once road improvements are completed, the City would be able to go through a process to re-accept the road. The Wilmington Raleigh Company, a real estate company, purchased the Raleigh Street property and has a fifteen-year lease with Vertex Rail. Vertex may consider purchasing the property. County Manager Coudriet reported that the County’s portion of funding would come from the economic development budget. Chairman Barfield requested direction from the Board. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 PAGE 252 Motion : Commissioner Watkins MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Zapple, to approve a contribution of $300,000 from the economic development budget to facilitate effective development of Raleigh Street within the city limits and adoption of budget amendment 15-052 to appropriate funding for the project. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Copies of the resolution and budget amendment are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XXXIX, Page 6.5. PRESENTATION OF THE DRAFT CAPE FEAR TRANSPORTATION 2040 LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN BY THE WILMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION Adrienne Harrington, Transportation Planner with the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) presented a brief history of Metropolitan Planning Organizations and the two-year process to develop the Draft Cape Fear Transportation 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan. The WMPO plans to hold a series of public meetings through the month of April to display the proposed projects for public comments. Eric Coffee, WMPO Citizen Advisory Committee member representing New Hanover County presented the following information on the Transportation Plan: Metropolitan Transportation Plan Requirements:  Multi-modal transportation needs analysis  Demographics, land use and travel patterns  Public involvement with the draft coming back to the governing bodies in August-September  20 year minimum  Fiscal constraint  Basis for State Transportation Improvement Program  Current update on schedule with adoption by the TAC in December 2015 The modes analyzed were as follows:  Aviation Projects for terminal improvements, runway expansions, and safety improvements  Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects for bicycle lanes and sidewalks, multi-use paths, and crosswalks  Ferry Projects for additional vessels and additional mooring facilities  Freight/Rail Projects for roadway, railway, and rail crossing  Mass Transportation for amenities (shelters), access (crosswalks), express service, additional service, and park and ride locations  Roadways for congestion/access management, economic enhancement, and safety Ms. Harrington explained that not all the projects on the comprehensive lists would be completed because of fiscal constraints, however, comments from the public and the governing bodies and potential alternative funding mechanisms could change the list of priorities. The development of projects includes: Comprehensive mode-specific projects:  Reduce list by applying base scenario projected funding  Increase list by adding alternative funding Alternative Funding Mechanisms – Potential Local Initiatives:  Local Option Sales Tax  Transportation Improvement Bonds  Municipal License Tax  Vehicle Registration Fees  Vehicle Rental Tax  Project Specific Mechanisms – Tolling The WMPO will hold the following public meetings/open houses to receive comments on the draft Cape Fear Transportation 2040 Plan: Thursday, April 2, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at WAVE Forden Station, 505 Cando Street, Wilmington Tuesday, April 7, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Hillcrest Community Center, 1402 Meares Street, Wilmington Monday, April 13, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Halyburton Memorial Park, 4099 South 17th Street, Wilmington Tuesday, April 14, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Carolina Beach Town Hall, 1121 North Lake Park Boulevard, Carolina Beach Thursday, April 16, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Leland Town Hall, 102 Town Hall Drive, Leland Thursday, April 23, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the Pender County Hampstead Annex, 15060 US Hwy 17, Hampstead Monday, April 27, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Bradley Creek Elementary School, 6211 Greenville Loop Road, Wilmington The WMPO will also receive comments on their website at www.transportation2040.org during the month of April. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 PAGE 253 Mr. Coffee invited the Commissioners to attend the public meetings and provide feedback to the WMPO. He also requested the Board to encourage public participation in providing feedback on the plan. A brief discussion was held on the prioritization process, the need for more road construction projects and the projected costs of the projects, Ms. Harrington said that she would provide additional information to the Board on the funding of the transportation projects and the percentage allocation of funding by modes. Chairman Barfield thanked Ms. Harrington and Mr. Coffee for the presentation. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION OF MUNICIPAL BOND TAXATION Commissioner Zapple presented a resolution in opposition of municipal bond taxation as Congress is considering a cap on certain tax benefits, including the exemption for municipal bond interest. Tax-exempt municipal bonds remain the primary method used by states and local governments to finance public capital improvements and public infrastructure projects that are essential to creating jobs, sustaining economic growth and improving the quality of life for Americans in every corner of the country. He read the resolution into the record and requested the Board to adopt. Motion : Commissioner Watkins MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Dawson, to adopt a resolution in opposition of any federal legislation or executive action that would eliminate the exemption of tax deferred municipal bonds. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXXIX, Page 6.6. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board Chairman Barfield reported that a vacancy exists on the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board for an unexpired term with two applications available for consideration. Vice-Chairman Dawson nominated Timothy Potter for appointment. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Timothy Potter to serve an unexpired term on the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board with the term expiring on June 30, 2017. Appointments to the New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Chairman Barfield reported that up to eight vacancies exist on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee with one applicant eligible for reappointment and one new application available for consideration. Chairman Barfield nominated Shirley T. Fowler for reappointment and Helen W. Hepbron for appointment. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Shirley T. Fowler to serve a three-year term on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee with the term expiring on March 31, 2018 and appoint Helen W. Hepbron to serve a one-year term on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee with the term expiring on March 31, 2016. Appointment to the New Hanover County Library Advisory Board Chairman Barfield reported that a vacancy exists on the Library Advisory Board for an unexpired term with one application received. Commissioner Watkins nominated Andrew R. Jones for appointment. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Zapple. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Andrew R. Jones to an unexpired term on the Library Advisory Board with the term expiring on August 31, 2017. Appointments to the New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Chairman Barfield reported that up to three vacancies exist on the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee with one applicant eligible for reappointment and two new applications having been received. Chairman Barfield nominated Phyllis Meole for reappointment andDennis Bowes and Susan Bowes for appointment. Vote Results : The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Phyllis Meole to a three-year term on the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee with the term expiring on March 31, 2018 and appoint Dennis Bowes and Susan Bowes to one-year terms on the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee with the terms expiring on March 31, 2016. Appointments to the 2015 New Hanover County Special Board of Equalization and Review Chairman Barfield reported that six applications were available for appointment to the 2015 Special Board of Equalization and Review with three applicants eligible for reappointment and three new applications available for consideration. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING, MARCH 16, 2015 PAGE 254 Motion : Commissioner White MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Dawson, to reappoint James G. Brumit, Charles E. Davis, Jr., and Nancy Pritchett and to appoint Campbell Dodd and Hector Ingram to serve as the 2015 Special Board of Equalization and Review. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Motion : Vice-Chairman Dawson MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Barfield, to appoint Robert (Bob) Glasgow as an alternate member on the Special Board of Equalization and Review. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Barfield requested direction from the Board on the appointment of Chairman. Motion : Commissioner White MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Dawson, to appoint James G. Brumit as chairman of the Special Board of Equalization and Review. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Barfield called for a motion to approve the compensation for members as recommended by staff. Commissioner White commented that the Commissioners requested staff to review the boards and committees on uniformity and fairness on whether members should be compensated. As most boards are volunteer positions, members may not require a stipend; however, the Board of Equalization and Review demands a tremendous amount of time and has more responsibility. He believed the members should be compensated for their time and requested staff to review the boards and committees on whether other stipends were needed or not. Motion : Commissioner White MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Barfield, to approve a stipend for members of the Special Board of Equalization and Review at the rate of $50 per half day and $100 per full day. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Barfield reported that no one had signed up to speak on non-agenda items. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:  County Manager Coudriet reminded the Board and the public of the Special Meeting scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. at the Executive Development Center to discuss and determine strategies and priorities for the County in preparation of the FY15-16 Budget.  Chairman Barfield reported that he along with Commissioners Watkins and Zapple, Vice-Chairman Dawson and staff attended a very productive class last week on the strategic planning process taught by the School of Government.  Commissioner Zapple reported that he along with Commissioner Watkins and County Manager Coudriet attended the seminar on the Essentials of Government taught by the School of Government in New Bern, NC. The training was very beneficial and he commented that New Hanover County and especially County Manager Coudriet were well respected throughout the State and known for providing great leadership for New Hanover County and Southeastern North Carolina. Commissioner Watkins excused himself to go to a family member’s medical procedure.  Vice-Chairman Dawson reported that she would be attending the annual meeting of the North Carolina Beach, Inlet, and Waterway Association in Carteret County as New Hanover County’s representative at the table. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 10:50 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Teresa P. Elmore 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 checkout at all New Hanover County Libraries and on-line at www.nhcgov.com.