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2016-10-17 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING,OCTOBER 17,2016 PAGE 631 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, October 17,2016, at 9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present: Chairman Beth Dawson; Vice-Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Jr.; 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 Senior Pastor John McIntyre of Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church, provided the invocation and Commissioner Zapple led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Dawson asked if any member of the Board would like to remove or discuss any item on the Consent Agenda. Hearing none,Chairman Dawson requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion: Commissioner Watkins MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Zapple,to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon vote,the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes—Governing Body The Commissioners approved minutes of the Agenda Review of September 29, 2016 and Regular Meeting of October 3,2016 as submitted by the Clerk to the Board. Adoption of 2017 Schedule of Agenda Review and Regular Meetings of the Board of Commissioners — Governing Body The Commissioners adopted the 2017 Schedule of Agenda Review and Regular Meetings of the Board of Commissioners. A copy of the schedule is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XL, Page 19.1. Adoption of Proclamation Declaring October 17-21,2016 as YWCA Week Without Violence—Governing Body The Commissioners adopted a proclamation declaring the third week of October as YWCA Week Without Violence in New Hanover County. This effort is a part of a global YWCA movement to end violence against women and girls. This year's focus is on ending gender-based violence which recognizes a spectrum of violence, including but not limited to, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and harassment. Events are scheduled throughout the week of October 17-21,2016 and the community is encouraged to participate. A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XL,Page 19.2. Adoption of State Road Resolutions—Governing Body The Commissioners adopted NCDOT State Road Resolutions in support of adding the following roads to the State Maintained Secondary Road System: • Windgate Drive located within the Arrondale (Phase 1, Section 1 Revised, and Phase 1, Section 2)and Kirkwood at Arrondale(Section 1)Subdivision in New Hanover County(Division File No: 1230-N) • Albemarle Court located within Lantana Crossing (Phase 5) Subdivision in New Hanover County (Division File No: 1228-N) Copies of the resolutions are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XL,Page 19.3. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Repair, Restoration and Rebinding of Register of Deeds Record Books—Register of Deeds The Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing and sanctioning the removal of record books from the Register of Deeds Office for repair,restoration and rebinding as requested by Registrar Tammy T.Beasley. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XL, Page 19.4. Approval of Donations for Accession into the Museum's Permanent Collection—Cape Fear Museum The Commissioners approved a list of six objects to be accessioned into the Cape Fear Museum's permanent collection. The objects were approved by the Museum Advisory Board at its meeting on September 21, 2016 and a list of the items is available for review at the Cape Fear Museum. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING,OCTOBER 17,2016 PAGE 632 Approval of Items to be Deaccessioned from the Museum's Permanent Collection—Cape Fear Museum The Commissioners approved a list of 103 objects to be deaccessioned from the Cape Fear Museum Collection. The objects were approved by the Museum Advisory Board at its meeting on September 21,2016 and the list of the items is available for review at the Cape Fear Museum. Approval of August 2016 Tax Collection Reports—Tax Department The Commissioners accepted the Tax Collection Reports of New Hanover County and New Hanover County Fire District as of August 2016. Copies of the tax collection reports are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XL,Page 19.5. Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendments—Strategy and Budget Department The Commissioners approved the following Budget Ordinance Amendments for fiscal year ending June 30, 2017: Engineering Department: 17-014 Public Library: 17-016, 17-017 Copies of the budget amendments are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XL,Page 19.6. REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR SERVICE DURING HURRICANE MATTHEW Chairman Dawson announced that Emergency Management/911 Director Warren Lee has requested the Board recognize the dedicated public employees and community partners that left their families and properties behind to serve and protect residents of the County. Vice-Chairman Barfield read the resolution into the record and moved for adoption. Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Dawson, to adopt a resolution recognizing public employees and community partners for their service during the emergency event of Hurricane Matthew. Upon vote,the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Emergency Management/911 Director Warren Lee accepted the resolution and expressed appreciation for the many dedicated employees of the County,City,State and Federal governments as well as other community partners and volunteers who served during the emergency event of Hurricane Matthew. He noted that several emergency personnel continue to serve by going to other counties to help those who are still struggling with flooding issues. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XL, Page 19.7. APPOINTMENT OF KYMBERLEIGH G. CROWELL AS CLERK TO THE BOARD Chairman Dawson announced that the Board has agreed to offer the appointment of Clerk to the Board to Kymberleigh G. Crowell effective December 1, 2016, upon the retirement of Clerk to the Board Teresa Elmore effective November 30,2016. Chairman Dawson requested direction from the Board. Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Watkins, to appoint Kymberleigh G. Crowell as Clerk to the Board effective December 1,2016. Upon vote,the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Administration of Oath of Office Chairman Dawson administered the Oath of Office to Kymberleigh G. Crowell as Clerk to the Board for the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners effective December 1,2016. The Commissioners congratulated Ms. Crowell on her appointment. A copy of the oath of office is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XL,Page 19.8. PRESENTATION OF STELLAR AWARD, SERVICE AWARDS, AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES Chairman Dawson presented the County's Stellar Award to Kymberleigh G. Crowell in recognition of her professionalism and integrity in achieving the N.C. Certified County Clerk designation. On behalf of the Board, Chairman Dawson congratulated Ms. Crowell on her achievement. County Manager Coudriet recognized Lynn Bestul, an employee of the Environmental Management Department,retiring after nine years of service to the County. Chairman Dawson presented aretirement award to Mr.Bestul and the Commissioners expressed appreciation and thanked him for his years of dedicated service. County Manager Coudriet requested the following employees to step forward to receive service awards: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING,OCTOBER 17,2016 PAGE 633 Five Year: Gwendolyn J. Stahl,Department of Social Services Twenty Year: Marcia L. Smith,Health Department Chairman Dawson presented a service award to each employee and the Commissioners expressed appreciation and thanked each one for their years of dedicated service. County Manager Coudriet requested the following new employees to step forward to be introduced: Shannon Windham,Tax Department Clarkton Moore Jr.,Department of Social Services Mackenzie Mae Harris,Department of Social Services Brian Shuman,Inspections Department Beth Sykes,Human Resources Department James Morgenroth,Environmental Management Department Christie Green-Pierce,Property Management Department Ruby Rhodes,Property Management Department On behalf of the Board, Chairman Dawson welcomed the employees to County Government and wished them success in their new positions. NEW HANOVER COUNTY JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL ANNUAL UPDATE Judge Jay H.Corpening II,Chairman of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council(JCPC),presented the annual update highlighting the following: • Strategy: To develop a community-focused,research-based approach to treating the needs of juveniles at risk of delinquency by providing funds for treatment, counseling or rehabilitation for juveniles and their families • Funding of two programs: • Teen/Youth Court: • Designed to reach young offenders at a crucial time by giving them a second chance and allowing the court system to focus on offenders that are more serious • Educate young people about the legal system • Managed by Shelia Evans for the last 10 years • Students served from July 1,2015 to June 30,2016=53 Teen Court and 19 Youth Court • Referrals: District Court,Department of Juvenile Justice,Wilmington Police Department, and School Resource Officers • Results: 64 Successful,2 Unsuccessful, 6 returned to referral source • Number of students charged criminally with juvenile petitions decreased as a result of the work of the interagency agreement • Youth Empowerment Services: • Psychological Assessment and Counseling Program: • Served 124 youth and families in FY 2015-16 • Provides court referred youth and families with individualized and timely behavioral health assessments aimed at identifying and facilitating appropriate treatment needs to reduce targeted delinquent behaviors, improve family functioning and ultimately reduce recidivism • Mental health issues are the highest risk area of concern • Managed by Chris Preston,Youth Empowerment Services Division • Community Service and Restitution Program: • Served 227 youth during FY 2015-16 • Program facilitates juveniles in completing court ordered or court diverted obligations successfully in a safe and structured environment that includes teaching, modeling and encouraging positive civic involvement and social responsibility while giving back to the community via a service-learning model • National award winner of the year • Provides individualized skill development: • Basic job skill development modeling appropriate social interactions • Development of time management skills • Alternative to Commitment Services: • Short-term crisis intervention service that preserves the family and prevents out of home placement of children and youth • Prepare families and teen as he or she returns home from an out-of-home placement such as a Youth Development Center • Intensive Family Preservation Services Supervisor Lisa Burris • Strengthening Families Program: • Program consists of seven 2.5 hour sessions • Focus of program is to help families improve communication,set clear standards,and learn more about each other • Prevention Coordinator Erin Ditta NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING,OCTOBER 17,2016 PAGE 634 • Sessions are highly interactive and include role playing, discussions, learning games, family projects,all designed to assist families to enhance parenting skills,build life skills in youth and strengthen family bonds • AMI Kids North Carolina Family Services: • Established non-profit serving 89 counties for more than 40 years • Contracted services to provide evidenced based model of Functional Family Therapy to families: • Served 32 youth in FY 2015-16 • Aim to reduce recidivism by increasing the protective factors and decreasing risk factors within the family • Business Manager Lindsey Hanes • Past four years, 83%favorable discharge rate with families served: • Recognizable progress with goals, completed terms of probation, or no new violations while in treatment • Referring one youth to program saves over$100,000 for the community: • Family learns to manage crisis instead of using emergency services,detention centers, hospitalizations,and Medicaid services On behalf of the Board, Chairman Dawson thanked Judge Corpening for the update and his service to the community. PARKS CONSERVANCY OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL UPDATE Eric Blaesing, Chairman of Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County,Inc. Board of Directors,presented the annual update highlighting the following: • The Parks and Gardens Department is charged with the responsibility of efficiently maintaining more than 25 parks and athletic facilities and manages over 2,900 acres of green space, sporting areas,boat ramps,fishing areas,public spaces,walking trails and non-park properties • Mission statement: To care for and improve County's parks by improving the County's beauty and its health,community, and economic strength • The Parks Conservancy is a tax-exempt,nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code; granted in 2014 • Consists of twelve at-large members and one Commissioner; established in 2012 • Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the County Government Center • Visit www.nhcparksconservancy.org for upcoming activities • Fundraising Efforts: • Goal of$110,000-exceeded! • Private money to maximize the County's investment in the skate park • Grassroots fundraising campaign • Cash and In-Kind Donations • #1 Grant funded by the Tony Hawk Foundation(commitment of$71,000) • Food Truck Rodeo • Plant an Azalea • Volunteer and Beautification Events: • Plant an Azalea Week • Realtor Action Day—hosted more than 400 local Realtors beautifying County parks • What's Next: • Working with staff to choose projects that align with the Parks Master Plan • Challenge Course at Northern Regional Park • Tree Fund • Bench Fund • Food Truck Rodeos twice a year • Beautification events • Parks Stars volunteers • Adopt a Park The Commissioners thanked Director Tara Duckworth for her leadership and implementing educational and athletic programs for park users. Chairman Dawson thanked Mr. Blaesing for the update and the conservancy for their hard work in fundraising efforts. AIRLIE GARDENS FOUNDATION,INC.BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL UPDATE Teddy Davis,President of Airlie Gardens Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors,presented the annual update for the Airlie Gardens Foundation,Inc.highlighting the following information: • Foundation Mission: • Eleven-member board serves in an advisory capacity to gardens staff and County Commissioners • Maintains an endowment • Solicits donations and sponsorships NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING,OCTOBER 17,2016 PAGE 635 • Supports funding of capital improvements • FY 2015-16 Financial Information: • Revenues of$801,883 with operational expenses of$527,328 • Active membership totals reached 1,979 • Membership revenues of$171,000(up 10%) • Gate revenues of$187,000(up 23%) • Endowment balance approximately$2.6 million • Garden Statistics: • More than 118,000 visitors each year with visitors from all 50 states and more than 56 countries: • CVB estimates that each visitor spends$50 per day on non-hotel expenditures • Visitation up 16%this year • Hosted 43 weddings and special events • Environmental education programs for more than 4,000 students and visitors • Welcomed 5,430 County residents during County Free Day this year(up almost 30%) • One of the premier tourist attractions;consistently rated in the top 3 tourist attractions according to Greater Wilmington Business Journal,Encore Magazine,and Star News • 42 Thing to do in Trip Advisor and a Certificate of Excellence Award Winner • Enchanted Airlie voted a Top 20 event by the Southeastern Tourism Society • Enchanted Airlie, Summer Concert Series and the Oyster Roast,hosted over 63,362 guests • Garden Enhancements: • Sidewalks added to the Spring Garden • Tree canopy enhanced • New pollinator garden • Butterfly release every Tuesday during summer months • Yoga in the Garden series added • History tours added • Pokemon Go Events added • Birding Bonanza event added • Airlie's Fourth Summer Art Exhibit—Ribbit the Exhibit II by local artist Andy Cobb: • Held May 5"—September 5th • Visitation up 25%during the exhibit compared to last year Mr. Davis expressed appreciation for the hard working staff, garden employees and volunteers in making Airlie Gardens a beautiful place to visit. On behalf of the Board, Chairman Dawson thanked Mr. Davis for the update. UPDATE ON THE DOUBLE THE IMPACT PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES Kathy Stoute, Director of Community Justice Services (CJS), presented an update on Double the Impact Prevention and Intervention Program for Youth Empowerment Services highlighting the following: • Supports New Hanover County Enterprise Strategic Objectives: • Superior Public Health and Public Safety: • Reduce and Prevent Crime • FY 11/12- 15/16 Prevention Programs Recidivism Data-Youth Successes • Superior Education and Workforce: • Enhance the Self-Sufficiency of Individuals and Families • FY 15/16 Case Management Program Data-Family Successes • Existing Evidenced Based Prevention Programs: • Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies(PATHS grades 3-5): • A model evidenced based prevention program for at-risk youth. The program teaches modeling and reinforcing positive social behaviors emphasizing youth opportunities to belong while building supportive family and community relationships. Goal is to develop and foster meaningful connections to instill prosocial societal values and norms in youth. • Too Good for Violence(TGFV): • A model evidenced based violence prevention program for at-risk youth (grades 6-8). The program implements the"C.A.R.E.-ing" approach to violence prevention by teaching conflict resolution, anger management,respect for self and others and effective communication. Goal is to learn how to solve conflicts peaceably and provide opportunities to practice peacemaking and anti-bullying skills. • Double the Impact Expansion of Services: • TGFV program serves at risk youth in grades 6,7,and 8 • Psycho-Educational Group bridges the gap in services between CIS Prevention and Health School Based Mental Health Clinical services for youth referred from TGFV to reinforce and continue skill development through the Second Step Violence Prevention Program • Case Management component comprehensively serves families through care coordinated facilitation of services developing long term targeted plan to achieve self-sufficiency in 12 identified NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING,OCTOBER 17,2016 PAGE 636 areas of need such as housing, health insurance, employment, education, legal aid, and physical/mental health • Continuum of Care Services Case Management: • Paths—grades 3 -5 • TGFV—grades 6 - 8 • Psycho-Educational Group—grades 6- 8 • School Based Mental Health Clinical Services—grades K- 8 • Current Prevention Services: • 2011-2012: • 105 youth served in PATHS Program • 3%youth adjudicated post 1 Year • 6%youth adjudicated through Fiscal Year 2015-2016 • 2012-2013: • 153 youth served in PATHS Program • 15 youth served in TGFV Program • 2%youth adjudicated post 1 year • 4%youth adjudicated through Fiscal Year 2015-2016 • 2013-2014: • 186 youth served in PATHS Program • 41 youth served in TGFV Program • 1%youth adjudicated post 1 year • 1%youth adjudicated through Fiscal Year 2015-2016 • 2014-2015: • 151 youth served in PATHS Program • 60 youth served in TGFV Program • 1%youth adjudicated through Fiscal Year 2015-2016 • Prevention Services Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Projections: • PATHS: • Current Staff= 160 youth served • Projected increase with additional staff=40 youth served • Actual=224 youth served • TGFV: • Current Staff=60 youth served • Projected increase with additional staff=30 youth • Actual= 112 youth served • Case Management: • Projected increase with additional staff=50 youth • Actual=29 youth served • Psycho-Educational: • Additional staff=18 youth served • Prevention Services Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Projections: • PATHS: • Current Staff= 160 youth served • Projected increase with additional staff= 120 youth • 1"Quarter Data= 109 youth served • TGFV: • Current Staff=60 youth served • Projected increase with additional staff= 100 youth • 1 st Quarter Data=56 youth served • Case Management: • Projected with additional staff= 125 youth • 1 st Quarter Data=45 families/151 served • Psycho-Educational: • Projected with additional staff=60 youth • 1 st Quarter Data= 11 Ms. Stoute thanked the Commissioners for the investment of additional staff to provide critical prevention programs to help the youth and families in need. The Commissioners expressed appreciation for the efforts of the CJS staff and the new long-term initiatives that will help our youth with emotional and behavior problems. On behalf of the Board, Chairman Dawson thanked Ms. Stoute for the update. RATIFICATION OF PREPARE FOR SUCCESS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE N.C. DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOR FY2018 Deputy Health Director Joshua Swift requested the Board ratify the PREPare (Personal Responsibility Education Program)for Success Grant Application in the amount of$100,000. The goal of the grant is to reduce the rate of teen pregnancy and the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases by providing essential comprehensive sex NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING,OCTOBER 17,2016 PAGE 637 education (which includes abstinence) through implementation of an evidence-based program model. Submission deadline to the N.C. Division of Public Health was October 14,2016. In response to questions, Mr. Swift reported that no matching County funds are required. Grant funds are guaranteed for one year but may extend up to three years. Funds would be used to pay for salary,training and various operational costs. Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED,SECONDED by Commissioner Zapple,to ratify the PREPare for Success grant application in the amount of$100,000 from the N.C. Division of Public Health. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Commissioner Zapple congratulated Joshua Swift on his election as president of the N.C. Public Health Association. APPROVAL OF SALE OF HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROPERTY TO NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Chief Financial Officer Lisa Wurtzbacher requested approval of the sale of County property at the corner of 17th Street and Savanah Court, the location of the Health Department, to New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC). The property is adjacent to NHRMC's main campus,which will allow for flexibility in parking and future expansion of the hospital. She presented information on the proposed sale highlighting the following: • Health Department and Department of Social Services(DSS)operate at separate locations: • Health Department property to be sold • Details of agreement: • Selling price of$19 million • County remains in place until new facility holding DSS and Health Department is completed • County manages construction of and holds title to new facility • Next Steps: • Finalize and execute agreement • Select design team In addition,Ms. Wurtzbacher reported that the County would use the proceeds from the sale to build a new facility to house both the Health Department and DSS. The combined facility would better serve client needs by having both functions in the same location and further pursue the goal of functional collaboration. The new facility would be built on property at the current DSS location and should be completed within two and one-half years. The old DSS facility would be demolished and removed for a new parking area. Funding of$4,037,000 in the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2019 for Health Building Renovations would be available for the project. Vice-Chairman Barfield commented that the hospital is no longer in dire need to purchase the property because of other land purchases in the area and he believed that the County should take time to assess office space needs of the two departments,determine the true cost of a new facility,and to plan for adequate parking spaces before selling the property. Ms. Wurtzbacher responded that once the sale is approved, an architect and design team will perform a space study and determine the cost of the project. She believed that$19 million was a good price for the property. In response to questions about cost savings,County Manager Coudriet explained that the County should save upwards of$2.5 to $3 million by proceeding with the project. By reducing the overall commitment to the Phase II Health Department Renovation budget of$4 million, the County would spend less money on a new facility than a renovated facility. The physical footprint of the facility is not in question; it is the parking. He believed that 405 parking spaces would be more than adequate, but parking could be maximized on site to approximately 480 spaces depending on the design of the project. A vertical building should effectively and efficiently provide better service and experience for clients. Motion: Commissioner White MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Zapple, to approve the sale of County property, located at the corner of 17th Street and Savanah Court,to New Hanover Regional Medical Center for $19 million and to authorize the County Manager to negotiate and execute the agreement for the sale and subsequent lease of the property to the County until a new facility is completed. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL TO CONVEY SURPLUS PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF WILMINGTON Deputy County Attorney Kemp Burpeau reported that the City of Wilmington has requested the County convey surplus property to the City for six properties jointly owned by the City and County. The parcels were acquired through tax foreclosures and the title was conveyed to the City and County for back taxes. City staff solicited sealed bids for certain tracts pursuant to the statutory requirements of real property disposition,and at its September 6,2016 meeting, City Council authorized the sale of properties. The City has requested the County transfer the following parcels deemed not readily marketable for significant value: • The City acquired no bid for 612 S. 9th Street, R05410-004-010-000, 1,355 square foot lot zoned R-3 with a tax value of$9,900. The County owns 69%of the parcel. • The City secured no bid for 722 S.9th Street,R05410-019-006-000, 1,149 square foot lot zoned R- 3 with a tax value of$10,600. The County owns 40%of the parcel. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING,OCTOBER 17,2016 PAGE 638 • The City has secured sealed bid of$1,390 for 915 N. 8th Street, R04809-042-031-000,435 square foot lot zoned R-3 with a tax value of$1,100. The County owns 29%of the parcel. • The City has secured sealed bid of$100 for 3500 Princess Place Drive,R04913-013-001-001, 1,650 square foot lot zoned R-5 with a tax value of$7,500. The County owns 57%of the parcel. These two properties would be made available to non-profits to build affordable housing: • 507 Hanover Street, R04813-013-012-000, 1,886 square foot lot zoned R-3 with a tax value of $15,000. The County owns 45%of the parcel. • 910 Starkley Alley, R05410-005-021-000, 5,074 square foot lot zoned R-5 with a tax value of $19,400. The County owns 11.5%of the parcel. In response to questions from the Board,Mr.Burpeau suggested that the County convey the properties to the City as the properties have been maintained by the City for the past ten years and the City has the majority ownership of the properties. The County would be making a modest donation and would benefit from the properties returning to the tax base. Motion: Vice-Chairman Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Watkins, to authorize County staff to execute deeds conveying the referenced surplus properties to the City of Wilmington for disposition pursuant to general statute. Upon vote,the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT Appointment to the New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Chairman Dawson reported that one vacancy exists on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for the Under Age 18 category with two applications available for consideration. Motion: Chairman Dawson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Zapple,to appoint Madison Spratley to serve a two-year term on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for the Under Age 18 category with the term expiring on September 30,2018. Upon vote,the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Dawson announced that several people have signed in to speak on non-agenda items and requested everyone to limit their remarks to three minutes. The following individuals spoke and requested the Board to 1.)hold a public hearing on November 14,2016 to consider Text Amendment A-425 concerning a revision to the special use permit(SUP)process and 2.)adopt the proposed Text Amendment A-425,including revisions recommended by Commissioner Zapple to add a community information meeting, a comprehensive checklist for heavy industries, a project assessment report, and a project category that applies to heavy industry: • Peter Gillman Bryan,a resident of Myrtle Grove Road,Wilmington,NC and member of the Cape Fear Chapter of the Surf Rider Foundation • Sherry O'Daniell,a resident of Tortoise Lane,Wilmington,NC • Christopher Yermal,a resident of Metts Avenue,Wilmington,NC • Bob Philpott,a resident of Chancery Place,Wilmington,NC • Kyle Horton,a resident of Alabama Avenue,Kure Beach,NC • Doug Springer, a resident of Cape Landing Road, Castle Hayne, NC and former director of Cape Fear River Keepers • Ed McCaffray, a resident of Dunbar Road,Wilmington,NC • David Cignotti, a resident of Live Oak Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC, former Mayor of Wrightsville Beach and former member of the Tourism Development Authority Tyler Newman,President and CEO of Business Alliance for a Sound Economy(BASE),spoke in support of the Planning Board and staff s efforts in bringing forward text revisions to the SUP process. He said that a tremendous amount of time and work have been spent by the Planning Board and public participants at the work sessions where every part of the draft text amendment has been debated. As the Planning Board plans to review the final draft of the text amendment at its November 3,2016 meeting,he encouraged the Commissioners to let the public process continue with debate and discussion instead of reacting to an artificial crisis. Anne Russell,a resident of Bradley Creek Point,spoke concerning a recent Facebook comment and reminded the Commissioners of their Code of Ethics that calls for each Commissioner to behave with respect towards everyone, to live as if on duty as elected officials regardless of where they are or what they are doing,and to treat the public with respect. She commented that the Commissioners are public servants and that they should come together and cooperate for all citizens of the County whether Republican or Democrat. ADDITIONAL ITEMS • Environmental Management Director Joe Suleyman gave a report of the vegetative debris collection process from Hurricane Matthew beginning on this date by the County's contractor. He offered a new debris collection site of the old driving range on Military Cutoff Road and he requested that homeowners' associations of gated communities contact him at the Environmental Management Department if assistance is needed for debris removal. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 33 REGULAR MEETING,OCTOBER 17,2016 PAGE 639 • Commissioner Zapple reminded everyone to adhere to Cape Fear Public Utility Authority's mandatory water restrictions as work continues to repair the broken raw water main near Riegelwood,NC. DIRECTION TO STAFF TO PROCEED WITH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT(SUP) TEXT AMENDMENT County Manager Coudriet reported that the Planning Board is scheduled to consider the SUP text amendment at its November 3rd meeting and if approved the item would automatically be scheduled for next month's Commissioners'meeting. If the Board desires to hold the public hearing at its November 14th meeting,staff will need to include the item as part of the public notice for publication in the newspaper by November 1 st. He requested Board action to direct staff to publish a notice of the public hearing if it intends to hear the SUP narrative at the November 14,2016 meeting. Planning Director Chris O'Keefe gave a brief status report on the draft SUP text amendment. The Planning Board has held three work sessions and one regular board meeting to work through the many issues revolving around the special use permit revisions. The narrative section is nearing completion and ready for the Planning Board to consider at its November 3rd meeting. There is some agreement on including Commissioner Zapple's recommendations of requiring a community information meeting and a pre-application meeting with staff as part of the narrative, especially for intensive manufacturing industries. However,there is no consensus on a checklist at this time. In addition,the Planning Board intends to consider three versions of the table of permitted uses at its November 3rd meeting that would include the 2014 SUP version,Wake County's table, and N.C. Coastal Federation's table. In discussion,the Commissioners debated at length whether to move the text amendment to the November 14th meeting or to keep it as scheduled for the December 5th meeting. Commissioners Watkins and White did not want to deviate from the normal process of holding the public hearing the month following the Planning Board's decision. They believed the Planning Board should have an opportunity to complete their work on such an important planning issue and that the Commissioners should not circumvent the process. Commissioner Zapple said he believed that the text amendment had been fully vetted by the Planning Board and the SUP narrative is ready for approval. He agreed that a timely notification of the meeting change should be given to the public. Chairman Dawson noted that the rules allow the Commissioners to move an item forward when the Planning Board has held it for more than 30 days. Donna Girardot,Chairman of the Planning Board,was asked to comment on the status of the draft SUP text amendment. She said that the Planning Board has discussed the item for the last two to three months and plans to consider the final draft at its November 3rd meeting that includes changes and corrections from the Planning Board members,N.C.Coastal Federation,BASE,and the chamber of commerce,all who have been a part of the discussions throughout the process. She added that Commissioner Zapple has attended all of the meetings and can attest to the hard work of the group. Staff should have the final version posted to the web site and given to the Planning Board members by next week. Vice-Chairman Barfield responded that if the Planning Board approves the draft SUP narrative at its November 3rd meeting,he would agree to move forward with the public hearing at the November 14th Commissioners meeting. In the event the Planning Board does not complete its task,he would be inclined to wait until it is completed to avoid circumventing the advisory board. Motion: Commissioner Zapple MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Barfield, to direct staff to give public notice of the public hearing to consider Text Amendment A-425 at the November 14th Commissioners meeting and to include the item as part of the Board's agenda. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 3 to 2. Commissioners Watkins and White voted in opposition. Chairman Dawson noted that sufficient time is available to give public notice of the November 14th Agenda. She said that much discussion has been held on the SUP process and a logical progression of actions has taken place by the Commissioners over the last several months that should give clear direction to the business community. The Board has approved the Comprehensive Plan and Bridge Ordinance and it has approved the $16 million water and sewer project on U.S. Highway 421. With approval of the SUP text amendment,the business community will know what to expect from the County and can move forward in creating new jobs without further delay. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business,Chairman Dawson adjourned the meeting at 11:45 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.