2009-04-30 Agenda ReviewNEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSBOOK 31
AGENDA REVIEW MEETING, APRIL 30, 2009 PAGE 593
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met for Agenda Review on Thursday, April 30, 2009,
at 4:00 p.m. in the Lucie F. Harrell Conference Room at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230
Government Center Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Chairman Ted Davis, Jr.; Commissioner Robert G. Greer; Commissioner William
A. Caster; Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Jr.; Assistant County Attorney Sharon Huffman; Clerk to the Board
Sheila L. Schult; and Assistant County Manager Dave Weaver.
Vice-Chairman Jason R. Thompson arrived at 4:08 p.m.
Chairman Davis called the meeting to order and announced that the purpose of the meeting is to review and
discuss the Boards May 4, 2009 Regular Session meeting agenda.
The Board reviewed Consent Agenda Item 5 Adoption of Ordinances for Budget Amendment. Budget
Director Cam Griffin answered questions from the Board.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 6 Consideration of National Preservation Month
Proclamation. Vice-Chairman Thompson will read the proclamation into the record.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 7 Consideration of Drug Treatment Court Month
Proclamation. Commissioner Barfield will read the proclamation into the record.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 8 Consideration of National County Government Week
Proclamation. Commissioner Greer will read the proclamation into the record.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 9 Presentation: Preliminary Update on 2011 Revaluation.
Tax Administrator Roger Kelley presented an overview of the presentation that is prepared for Mondays meeting
and answered questions from the Board. Mr. Kelley highlighted the following projected revenue neutral tax rate for
2011:
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Worst case scenario -16 cent increase on the current rate
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Best case scenario - 5 cent increase on the current rate
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Best estimate - 5.5 to 6 cent increase on the current rate
Mr. Kelley reported that staff is proceeding as if the tax revaluation will take place in 2011 but requested
direction from the Board as soon as possible if that directive changes.
Planning Director Chris OKeefe presented an overview of the following text amendment requests and
answered questions from the Board:
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 11 Public Hearing and Consideration of Text Amendment to
Amend Article I, Section 11 of the Zoning Ordinance to Clarify the Jurisdictional Limits of the Ordinance.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 12 Public Hearing and Consideration of Text Amendment to
Amend Article III, Sections 30 and 31 of the Zoning Ordinance to Update Provisions Relating to the Official Zoning
Map and Its Interpretation.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 13 Public Hearing and Consideration of Text Amendment to
Amend Article IV, Section 42 of the Zoning Ordinance to Update References to Include the Cape Fear Public Utility
Authority and to Clarify the Treatment of Non-Conforming Contiguous Lots of Record.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 15 Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Issuance of
$43,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds Series 2009 and Consideration of a Resolution Declaring the Official
Intent to Reimburse Expenditures. Finance Director Avril Pinder presented an overview of the two resolutions that
are available for the Boards consideration.
The Board discussed Additional Agenda Item 17 Consideration of a Resolution in Support of House Bill
193 - An Act to Allow All Cities and Counties to Give Electronic Notice of Public Hearings. Commissioner Caster
reported that House Bill 193 provides that a county may adopt ordinances providing that legal notice of public
hearings be published through electronic means in lieu of publication in a newspaper. The publication may be on
the county's internet site. Providing public notice through electronic means would allow New Hanover County to
cut its publication expense, saving tax dollars. Commissioner Caster will read the proclamation into the record.
ADDITIONAL ITEM FOR DISCUSSION
The Board discussed the following item:
Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS, Governmental Affairs Director Kathleen Riely
addressed the Board requesting that they familiarize themselves with House Bill 1305 Beach Plan Changes. This
Bill addresses homeowners insurance rates and recommends making changes to the Beach Plan as recommended by
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the joint selection study committee on the potential impact of major hurricanes on the North Carolina insurance
industry.
Ms. Riely also requested the Board consider joining with other stakeholders in contracting with a lobbyist
to deal with issues specific to southeastern North Carolina.
There being no further business, Chairman Davis adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board