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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-06-17 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 34 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 17, 2019 PAGE 311 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, June 17, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. in the Andre’ Mallette Training Rooms at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present: Chairman Jonathan Barfield, Jr.; Vice-Chairwoman Julia Olson-Boseman; Commissioner Patricia Kusek; Commissioner Woody White; and Commissioner Rob Zapple. Staff present: County Manager Chris Coudriet; County Attorney Wanda M. Copley; and Clerk to the Board Kymberleigh G. Crowell. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Jonathan P. Conrad, St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, provided the invocation and Commissioner White led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Barfield requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion: Commissioner Kusek MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Zapple, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes – Governing Body The Commissioners approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 3, 2019 and the Special Meeting of June 6, 2019. Approval of New Hanover County Consolidated Human Services Board Nominees – County Manager and Governing Body The Commissioners appointed the proposed slate of nominees to begin service on the New Hanover County Consolidated Human Services Board effective July 1, 2019. The Board adopted a resolution on March 18, 2019 establishing the New Hanover County Consolidated Human Services Agency and having the authority to carry out the functions of the New Hanover County Departments of Public Health and Social Services. This action also created a consolidated human services board, by which the Board of County Commissioners would appoint members based on recommendations from the nominating committees of the Boards of Public Health and Social Services. Approval of 2019 Governor’s Highway Safety Program Grant Transfer – Sheriff’s Office The Commissioners approved the transfer of the remaining funds of the 2019 Governor’s Highway Safety Program Grant from the City of Wilmington to the Sheriff’s Office for the forensic lab. As of July 1, 2019, the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office will assume responsibility for the City of Wilmington's Forensic Lab under an interlocal agreement setting up the conditions and responsibilities. The City received a grant from the Governor’s Highway Safety grant to fund expenses related to the forensic lab for equipment, training/travel and salary/fringes to fund 1.5 positions. The grant will end September 30, 2019. The total amount to be transferred totals $40,700. No match is required. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XLI, Page 31.1. Adoption of a Resolution for Approval of Exception to Competitive Bid Process, “Piggybacking” – Sheriff’s Office The Commissioners adopted a resolution approving the piggybacking exception that will allow the Sheriff's Office to purchase uniforms and equipment using contract # 1718/ITB 757 awarded to American Uniform Sales, Inc., by the City of Alexandria, VA. The City of Alexandria, VA solicited bids for the purchase of uniforms and equipment and awarded the contract to American Uniform Sales, Inc., on December 6, 2018. The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office has reviewed the contract and wishes to use this contract for the purchase of their uniforms and equipment. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XLI, Page 31.2. Adoption of Purple Heart Day Proclamation – Sheriff’s Office The Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing August 7, 2019 as Purple Heart Day in New Hanover County. The proclamation will be presented during the Cape Fear Purple Heart Dinner on August 10, 2019. A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XLI, Page 31.3. Adoption of a Resolution for Award of Bid in the Amount of $399,082 to Lifeline Mobile, Inc., for the Purchase of a New Mobile Dental Unit for the Health Department – Health The Commissioners adopted a resolution to award a bid to Lifeline Mobile, Inc., in the amount of $399,082 for the purchase of a new mobile dental unit. Pursuant to Section 143-129 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 34 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 17, 2019 PAGE 312 sealed bids were received and publicly opened on Monday, May 20, 2019, for the purchase of a new mobile dental unit for the Health Department. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XLI, Page 31.4. Adoption of a Resolution for Award of Bid in the Amount of $110,004 to Henry Schein for the Purchase of Mobile Dental Equipment to be Installed in the New Mobile Dental Unit – Health The Commissioners adopted a resolution to award a bid to Henry Schein, Inc., in the amount of $110,004 for the purchase of mobile dental equipment. Pursuant to Section 143-129 of the General Statutes of North Carolina, sealed bids were received and publicly opened on Monday, May 20, 2019, for the purchase of mobile dental equipment to be installed in the new mobile dental unit being purchased from Lifeline Mobile, Inc. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XLI, Page 31.5. Approval of Personnel Policy Changes – Human Resources The Commissioners approved the personnel policy changes to be effective July 1, 2019. In summary:  There is an overall change to the template, which aligns with the County’s brand guidelines.  Several of the changes within the policies have to do with exceptions in the current policies for employees at Health and Social Services. Since they will no longer be subject to the State Personnel Act effective July 1, changes ensure they are included in all of the policies.  Other changes/updates include more clarification to processes that are already in place.  A substantive change is the recommended addition of a paid parental leave policy, which would allow up to six (6) weeks of paid leave following a qualifying event of a newborn or a child placed for adoption, foster care, or guardianship. Approval of April 2019 Tax Collection Reports – Tax Department The Commissioners accepted the Tax Collection Reports of New Hanover County, New Hanover County Fire District, and New Hanover County Debt Service as of April 2019. Copies of the tax collection reports are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XLI, Page 31.6. Approval of Board of Education Budget Amendment #9 – Finance The Commissioners approved the Board of Education budget amendment #9 as follows: On June 4, 2019, the Board of Education approved budget amendment #9 which includes the following in the State, General, Federal, Capital Outlay and Other Restricted Revenue funds:  State Fund – To record State Revisions 43-47.  General Fund – Miscellaneous school and program transfers needed to maximize state funding for salaries and benefits.  Federal – Adjust budget for changes between Planning and Actual Allotments, ESEA Title I School Improvement Targeted allotment and various program budget transfers.  Capital Outlay Fund – Transfer from contingency to Trask Renovation Project.  st Other Restricted Revenue Fund – To budget restricted donations, to budget 1 two months of new Head Start Grant Year and program transfers from Alternative Support to Alternative Programs. Adoption of Budget Amendments – Budget The Commissioners approved the following budget amendments which amend the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2019:  Finance 19-063  Various Departments 19-064 Copies of the budget amendments are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XLI, Page 31.7. REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING HARRY TUCHMAYER FOR THIRTY-EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY Chairman Barfield stated that Library Director Harry Tuchmayer is retiring after 38 years of service to New Hanover County. He read the resolution into the record. Director Tuchmayer was presented the resolution and a thth plaque naming the Pine Valley Library 9 Space “The Harry Tuchmayer 9 Space” as a lasting tribute to his dedication and service to this County. Director Tuchmayer thanked the Board for the recognition. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 34 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 17, 2019 PAGE 313 Hearing no further discussion, Chairman Barfield asked for direction from the Board on the resolution. Motion: Commissioner White MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kusek, to adopt the resolution recognizing Harry Tuchmayer for thirty-eight years of service to New Hanover County. 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 XLI, Page 31.8. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES County Manager Coudriet recognized the following employees receiving a retirement award: Michael Bloom, Parks and Gardens, retiring with eleven years of service David Desso, Sheriff’s Office, retiring with eleven years of service Ruby Holiday, Sheriff’s Office, retiring with thirty-eight years of service Chairman Barfield presented retirement awards to the retirees and the Commissioners expressed appreciation and thanked them for their years of dedicated service. County Manager Coudriet requested the following employees to step forward to receive service awards: Five Years: Paige Brooks, Information Technology Ten Years: Marilyn Costen, Social Services Fifteen Years: Susan Cox-Parker, Social Services Stephanie McGrew, Social Services Charlene Wynn, Social Services Twenty-Five Years: Barbara McClure, Finance Chairman Barfield presented a service award to each person and the Commissioners expressed appreciation and thanked each one for their years of dedicated service. County Manager Coudriet requested the following new employees to stand and be introduced: Adrienne Walker, Social Services Deanna Everhart, Social Services Dillon Newsome, Community Justice Services Eric Herbert, Tax Jefferson Dixon, Sheriff’s Office Juliana Stanfield, Social Services Lexi Newsome, Social Services Mandy Morgan, Social Services Mary Taylor-Jones, Social Services NaVisa Malloy, Social Services Rebecca Morgan, Public Health Samantha Jaspers, Social Services Savanna Gordy, Public Health Shekeila Page, Social Services The Commissioners welcomed the employees to County Government and wished them success in their new positions. DRUG PROSECUTOR PRESENTATION District Attorney Ben David provided a brief history of how the dually-sworn state/federal prosecutor program was created. Since the program began, the federal filings have increased. Every time the District Attorney’s (DA’s) office has a person arrested and detained, and many are when heroin and fentanyl is sold in the community, the office asks for million dollar bonds. It costs $90 a day to incarcerate someone until trial. This is sending a hard message and there are currently 43 inmates that have been taken into federal custody. The government pays the DA’s office to detain them. From an economic standpoint, it makes sense and from a safety standard, it's unquestionable. He believes the partnership is one of the crucial pieces in the decrease of opioid epidemic deaths. This represents the best type of nonpartisan work being accomplished, for everyone in the criminal justice system to be treated equally, to have the laws administered, and to keep everyone safe. He introduced Murphy Averitt who is serving in the position of the dually-sworn state/federal prosecutor to focus on drug crimes within the County. Mr. Averitt thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve the County alongside the officers that serve every day. He is employed as an Assistant District Attorney (ADA) with the DA’s office and assigned as a prosecutor out of Raleigh as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. He is one out of a group of four attorneys serving the community, and has an office in the community and deals with local law enforcement agencies. Two attorneys are assigned as violent crime attorneys and he, along with another attorney, are assigned as the drug prosecutors. Mr. Averitt handles primarily heroin and methamphetamine cases. Heroin has been a problem in this County for years and the next potential problem is methamphetamines which is increasingly seen in the County. He is the liaison between the DA’s office and U.S. Attorney's office and meets weekly with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He cannot NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 34 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 17, 2019 PAGE 314 stress enough of having the task force officers to act as he does, as the liaison between the local attorney's office and DA's office, between the Wilmington Police Department, Sheriff's Department, and federal agencies in the community working in the background. In regard to the Tooth Fairy operation, Mr. Averitt stated that the operation began in 2016. It involved the Sweet family with the controlled purchase of heroin. It includes cooperation between federal, state, and local agencies and is an ongoing operation. To date, there have been nine convictions in the case with sentences ranging from 48 months to 204 months. It has effectively taken down a drug trafficking organization operating out of Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey shipping heroin into this community. Chairman Barfield expressed appreciation for the work being done by the DA’s office in this community to keep drugs off the street and letting people know if they get caught, there will be a lengthy sentence. Commissioner White stated that for approximately 23 years he has been at the federal courthouse and remembers dozens of times looking for the U.S. Attorney. The office was always closed until ten minutes before court started or after court ended. Weeks would go by without seeing anyone in that courthouse. It impairs people being arrested and public safety and there is no substitute for it. For the non-lawyer community, this program is a big deal. Having a federal presence is important for human trafficking and drug offenses that come out of the court. He is thankful the County decided to be a part of this program. It is making a big difference keeping this community safe and drugs off the street. Commissioner Zapple expressed appreciation for the hard work of the DA’s office and stated there has been a positive impact. He thanked Mr. Averitt for becoming involved throughout the community. It has been noticed and much appreciated. Mr. David thanked the Board for the opportunity to present the update. This program allows the DA’s office to go outside the County to the point of source to go after the drug traffickers. His staff of 50 lawyers work hard every day to continue to make the difference for the better in this community. NEW HANOVER COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY ANNUAL UPDATE Airport Authority Chair Donna Girardot expressed appreciation to the Board for its support and stated that the Wilmington International Airport (ILM) has seen an increase in passenger traffic, the number of flights and destinations, airplane sizes, aircraft services, and an expansion in the flight school and general aviation. There has also been an increase in the business park operations and the annual revenue of ILM. ILM is an economic tool and asset for this County and region, and is self-supporting. Airport Director Julie Wilsey presented the annual report highlighting the following:  2018 Economic Impact Study of Wilmington International Airport (ILM):  Business revenue: $1.8 billion  Jobs supported: 12,960  Personal income: $456 million  State and local taxes: $66.8 million  Operations (annual): 57,830  Population within 30 minutes of the airport: 273,500  Based aircraft: 100  Served 934,058 passengers in 2018  Terminal Expansion Project: $60 million:  Nine gates in total will be added and over 163,00 square feet of additional space  Includes new concession opportunities and modern amenities including those required by airports such as animal relief areas and family restrooms.  Hurricane Florence Activity/Impacts/Recovery:  Hurricane Florence Damages were $2,242,844:  Other structures: $133,286 with a repair timeline of December 2019  Drainage mitigation: $750,000 with a repair timeline of mid-2020  Perimeter fence: $93,887 with repairs completed  Tenant buildings: $249,423 with a repair timeline of August 2019  Main terminal: $1,016,248 with a repair timeline of October 2019  Reimbursements to date: $259,491  Available fuel versus operations counts: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 34 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 17, 2019 PAGE 315  New Tenants and Businesses:  Flex building is fully leased with the last two spaces working on interior up fit:  rd Scratch on 23; Toshiba; Enterprise; Shaw Real Estate, LLC; KBT Realty; All America Aviation Services; and Superior Mechanical Incorporated  Annual revenue for Fiscal Year 2020 will be $164,826.93  Two new landside businesses since last year: Few Moves Moving Company and Fat Cat Pottery  New revenue from the two landside businesses will be $136,770.00  Grand total in revenue per year: $301,596.93  Key Media Coverage 2018/2019: Director Wilsey thanked the Board for its continued support. Chairman Barfield thanked Director Wilsey for the presentation. TRILLIUM HURRICANE RECOVERY EFFORTS PRESENTATION Vice President of Clinical Operations of Trillium Health Resources Cindy Ehlers and Senior Director of Research and Development Christie Edwards presented the following information about the ongoing hurricane recovery efforts Trillium is providing to the County through the Hope4NC and Back@Home initiatives. These efforts have been ongoing since Hurricane Florence as part of the efforts by the local LME/MCO to address mental health, substance use and developmental disabilities (MH/IDD) in the County:  Trillium Behavioral Health Community Response Hurricane Florence:  Before the storm emergency operations initiated September 10, 2018:  Steps taken:  Call all members to activate crisis plans related to hurricane  Call all providers to secure evacuation plans and points of contact:  Target MAT, medically fragile members and residential providers for specific plans for high risk members  Secure call center operations off site to maintain operations at 24-7 capacity  Activate command center for Emergency Operations  Complete staffing protocol for managing staff resources and status check in  Initiate staff communication system via text and email  Trillium staff involved in phase 1 preparation: over 300 employees  During the Storm: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 34 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 17, 2019 PAGE 316  Respond to calls from members on access/crisis lines as part of routine operations  Respond to calls from state emergency operations  Respond to calls from Social Services (DSS) and County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for shelters  Total call volume during the storm period = 913 calls  Emergency operations ended on September 20, 2018 = 10 days  Trillium Staff Involved - Phase II, during the storm, 24-7 connection:  Emergency Command Center:  st Call Center Clinicians 1 shift with back up staffing  nd Call Center Clinicians 2 shift with back up staffing  rd Call Center Clinicians 3 shift with back up staffing  Recovery Response:  Activated Recovery Response - Trillium Members:  Set up internal resource list for staff to assist members with local resources for assistance  Set up Disaster Assistance for members to access resources needed:  Food, housing, clothing, medication, supplies, equipment  Set up donation page and Amazon wish list to help members via social media:  Over $30,000 in donated food, clothing, snacks, hygiene and comfort items donated  Contacted all members for well check and to establish unmet needs 4,200 people  Contacted all providers (approximately 450) to determine capacity:  Targeted check in with MAT (Medication Assistance Therapy)  Medically fragile members  Group homes  Provided over 4,000 care packages to shelters and members  Provided over 1,500 comfort kits for children impacted  Assisted members with hotel and transportation costs to get back home after resources were exhausted $25,000  Responded to all shelters in every community with MH/IDD staff every day the shelters were open with Trillium staff and through our partnership with Integrated Family Services  Worked at food distribution centers in all impacted counties over 3,000 hours  Worked in partnership with DSS in every impacted county during food stamp distribution to talk to folks while they waited in line to help debrief after the storm  Implemented the “Blooming Again” grants for exceptional children classrooms in impacted counties where schools were flooded or damaged to help get kids back to school  Received and distributed 1,000 packed backpacks for exceptional children’s programs from Cardinal Innovations LME/MCO staff and providers in central NC  Initiated the Back@Home NC initiative to assess and rehouse people throughout the impacted Trillium counties. 68 households have been rehoused since October and Trillium is currently working with 81 households. Efforts are ongoing to help people get Back@Home.  Ongoing Storm Recovery and Mitigation Response:  Initiated the “Hope4NC” response. This is a FEMA funded grant that began October 23, 2018. Crisis Counselors are out canvassing every neighborhood in the impacted counties to perform outreach and assistance with connecting people to resources.  Staff is on the ground in this county every day. Please let Trillium know if there is a group or individual staff needs to reach out to or who needs help.  Trillium Staff Involved:  Phase III – After the storm response = over 96 staff  One Regional Director, one Child Specialist, eight Team Leads, 62 Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program providers (CCPs)  Over 205,000 contacts  Considerations for the Future:  Medicaid Transformation may have a significant impact on crisis response in the future:  Standard Plans, which will be fully implemented in the area in February 2020 and which will serve about 85% of the population for which Trillium currently has responsibility, are not obligated to participate in hurricane preparedness, response or recovery  Trillium is not required to respond in the robust way that it has. Trillium did all of this because the staff live in and value these communities, but the pending changes will impact its financial and human resources.  Trillium intends to be a Tailored Plan effective July 2021, but there is no guarantee in current state law that it will continue to even exist by the second phase of Tailored Plans that will begin July 2025  With all of the discussions about Medicaid Transformation, the community crisis response impact has not received much attention. The decisions regarding the final design of the transformed system are being made now. We encourage you to make your voice heard if this issue is important to you. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 34 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 17, 2019 PAGE 317 In response to Board questions regarding the effects of Medicaid transformation on Trillium, Ms. Ehlers stated that the current legislation keeps Trillium in place until July 2025. County Manager Coudriet stated there will be a successor organization and the County will work with whomever it is. If Trillium is not here, then the County would still likely have the provider led network that has been created and authorized that serves southeastern North Carolina. The County is funding the debt currently as it relates to the Healing Place and will provide 25 beds per night, and Brunswick County agreed to purchase 10 beds per night. Ms. Ehlers stated that it requires a change to the state law to eliminate Trillium and the real ask is that the Board advocate for Trillium stay in place rather than be eliminated. Trillium’s goal is to make the program sustainable whether or not Trillium exists. In regards to the County moving forward with a larger facility that would include women, County Manager st Coudriet stated that Kathy Stoute formally begins her new role July 1 and has prepared a plan for the Board to consider, but is unsure if Ms. Stoute has finalized the financing portion. The document articulates how it could be done and adds a 100-bed women’s facility into the service model. As to when there will be a presentation about it, st County Manager Coudriet stated that it could be brought forward during the July 1 meeting for the Board’s consideration. Regarding if Trillium has a plan in place for the current hurricane season, and if there is a hurricane, what will happen with the people in group homes, Ms. Ehlers stated that as long as Trillium is operating and has resources to do so, it will continue to provide the level of response as was presented to the Board today. This will happen every time there is a storm that hits eastern North Carolina. When it becomes a crisis is when Trillium is eliminated by the legislature. This presentation is about providing awareness and education. The process starts now in the legislature as it has approved the standard plans to come online and Trillium is not in opposition to that, but it does change the way responses happen. There is a team here today from Hope4NC canvassing the community to educate people about being ready for a storm and also asking if people are ready for the next storm. Trillium is working with its provider community to be sure the providers are ready and has copies of the disaster plans. There is nothing in the provider contracts, which is the same with the Trillium contract, that requires this be done. They are all doing it because they are supported through their government structure and board. Regarding questions about the Back@Home program where it rehoused 68 households, the length of the rentals, where the rentals and funding are coming from, Ms. Ehlers stated that she believes the rental length is six months. Funding for Back@Home comes from the state initiative filtered through Trillium for operationalizing it. Hope4NC is a FEMA funded grant which filters from the federal government through the State Department of Health and Human Services and then to Trillium for operationalizing it. Ms. Edwards stated that for the Back@Home program, there was approximately $12 million in total state funding, with $1.6 million having gone to Trillium Resources for operationalizing the grant. The grant pays for the initial reentry into housing. It then continues into housing case management to ensure people are able to maintain housing for the first six months. It is a permanent housing situation, not a long-term stay in a hotel. Most of the people are able to afford housing, but because of the storm, they are not able to get back on their feet and do not have rental insurance. The program is for the general public, not just behavioral health. st Commissioner White asked County Manager Coudriet that when Ms. Stoute begins her new role on July 1, he would like to continue moving forward with the County’s approach of the services over the last couple of years. It is a commendable effort to have a facility for just men. That model on its face excludes women and adolescents primarily because of funding challenges. If there is not a plan, a small voluntary portion of men get services for addiction, which is a good start, but for a 16 or 17-year-old child, and if the family is in crisis, there is no choice for where to go. That's not Trillium's fault. That's a strategic failure on the part of the community which has more adolescents in crisis today than yesterday. While he knows the discussion is about the hurricane, he wants to continue discussing why the adolescent programs are not being serviced. If families have insurance, they might get lucky, but that's not what the model should be about. The same is true for women and they have addiction needs too. As Ms. Stoute is working through this as the head of the consolidated services department, to him, that's the number one priority. People in crisis don't care about a sunset clause and they need help. If Ms. Stoute needs further guidance about it going forward, she can come to the Board to ask and let the discussion continue. Studies consistently show there is a much higher success rate when intervening at an early age. He is thankful this discussion continues and expressed appreciation for Ms. Ehlers presentation. Vice-Chairwoman Olson-Boseman stated this a very personal topic to her as many know she went into treatment in August 2013. She was lucky to have had insurance and is grateful for going to treatment. There are many people in the community that do not have it and they are seen every day. She is committed, and believes the Board is, to not just having a facility for men and children, but also for women who have nowhere to go and want help. Chairman Barfield thanked Ms. Ehlers for the presentation. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE JOINT CITY OF WILMINGTON/NEW HANOVER COUNTY WORKFORCE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A HOUSING GRANT SECTION COMMITTEE AND ASSOCIATED BYLAWS Workforce Housing Planner Julia Santure reported that on February 21, 2019 the Board and Wilmington City Council held a joint special meeting to discuss workforce and affordable housing. By general consensus of the Commissioners present, there was agreement to move forward establishing a joint housing advisory committee, working on a housing study and opinion survey, conducting a public awareness campaign, and funding a permanent NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 34 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 17, 2019 PAGE 318 staff position. The Board is being asked to adopt an interlocal agreement establishing the Joint City of Wilmington/New Hanover County Workforce Housing Advisory Committee. The focus of the committee is workforce housing which is not defined by the federal government. For the purposes of this committee, it is being deemed as households earning between 60% to 120% of the area median income (AMI), which for a two-person household is an AMI of $35,000 to $70,000 per year. In response to Board questions about why a County employee, who is single with a child at the County’s base salary of $15 per hour/approximately $31,000 per year, would not be included and why is there a number that would not encompass all County employees, Ms. Santure stated that it would encompass a single person earning $15 per hour/approximately $31,000 per year, which is 60% of the AMI. For a two-person household it would be $35,000 a year. As to whether it would be for two working people or two people, Ms. Santure stated it could be a combination. The U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD) defines it by only saying a two-person household. It encompasses both. When asked again if a single earner/single household would be encompassed, $31,000 a year/$15 per hour, Ms. Santure stated that person would be encompassed. As to whether or not a single earner with a child, two people in the household, would be covered Ms. Santure stated that with a child, that would not be encompassed in this number. When asked why a number is being used that would not encompass the entire County workforce, Ms. Santure stated the way staff looked at the definition, there was not the ability to capture every single kind of family and every single kind of household. A definition was developed by staff that was thought to fit well with the County’s mission to provide housing for the workforce. The starting point was the one-person/single earner definition of $31,000. In response to Board questions, Ms. Santure stated that the number can be adjusted down to include more people if that is the directive of the Board. Chairman Barfield stated he thought it would be the right thing to do. A brief discussion was held about why a single parent making $15 an hour would not qualify under the workforce definition. Most affordable housing guidelines look at one, two, or three person households and does not really capture whether or not a person is working. County Manager Coudriet stated that based on the AMI, it should be based on the number of earners, not necessarily just the number of people who live there. He requested clarity on this from staff as to whether it was fair and accurate for the Board’s full reference. Ms. Santure stated that the 60% to 120% of the AMI is for a two-person household which equates to an income range of $35,000 to $70,000 per year. The “two-person household” term is being used because that is the most common type in New Hanover County. HUD does not define the meaning of a two-person household. Technically, two-person households could earn nothing. In response to Board questions as to why the definition is not going from 0% to 120% to capture all of the people in the County in need of housing, Planning and Land Use Director Wayne Clark stated that as to using 0%, it is the Board’s discretion where it wants to go. Staff understood from the February meeting that this committee was to target the workforce, which are people that can afford to rent or purchase at a certain number. The target that is being presented is an attempt to get to what is considered workforce and the idea of going to the 60% was to get to the individual making $15 per hour and one income earning family. Some workforce housing definitions are set at 80% and higher. It is a discretionary decision to set it at 60% based on what staff understood and in trying to get to a one-income earning family. The 60% to 120% AMI is a fairly standard definition of what is a workforce income. As to whether there is a separate plan to cover people in the 0% to 60% AMI range, Mr. Clark stated that the City of Wilmington (City) is an entitlement community and there are a number of sources that handle the entire range. As it pertains to this committee there is not a plan for 0% to 60%. As to whether the County has a plan for 0% to 60%, Mr. Clark stated that the County participates in a variety of other ways and through a number of things it does through the Department of Social Services (DSS) to assist people in that range. County Manager Coudriet stated the directive that was understood from the February meeting was not in pursuit of the traditionally viewed subsidized housing in terms of the Wilmington Housing Authority or similar organizations. City and County staffs never contemplated direct subsidies such as housing vouchers, etc. based on the directive of the Board. The City has received Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement money. In the past, the County has received scattered site housing CDBG money. However, that was not how staff interpreted the Board’s directive. The document was drafted within the context of workforce/affordable housing, not looking at income subsidy. If staff has misunderstood then they will start over, but City and County staffs heard it and viewed it in the same regard. Chairman Barfield stated that DSS has the work first initiative trying to get individuals employed. He thinks the next step would be finding homeownership opportunities. With Section 8 housing, a person can use the voucher as income to qualify for a mortgage and use those dollars toward a mortgage which helps them toward workforce housing. He thinks the County needs to look at the big picture and understand the totality of all of that. He would want a task force put together. There are government employees that would not be targeted by a program the local government is putting together. A way to adjust the levels needs to be found. According to HUD, a family is one or more individuals who live together and do not need to be related by blood, marriage, or any legal capacity. Again, NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 34 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 17, 2019 PAGE 319 he thinks it is important to look at the number and maybe the committee can have the discussion to ensure the employees are not being left out of the conversation. Commissioner White stated the purpose of this matter is only to form a workforce housing study, to fund it for $100,000, to fund a position, and to populate the committee with people from this community from various constituencies. His hope is that the resulting research from this committee will inform everyone on what policy choices should be made and also take note of the lowest unemployment and fastest wage growth in 53 years of this country. All of these things are pertinent to addressing the problem. The economy in general is solving the problem one person at a time as a person moves. The highest number of lateral and upward job transfers in this country are being seen right now. It means if we are not paying enough, people will leave and go somewhere where they can make more money. Those options used to not exist. He thinks this is a laudable enterprise and the County is joining with the City to do it, and he moved to adopt the interlocal agreement as proposed. Motion: Commissioner White MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairwoman Olson-Boseman, to adopt the interlocal agreement establishing the Joint City of Wilmington/New Hanover County Workforce Housing Advisory Committee and directed the Clerk to the Board to advertise for applicants to serve on the committee. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Barfield asked for Board direction on the resolution appointing the six (6) county-selected members and Chair of the Community Relations Advisory Committee to act as the "selection committee" for future housing grant agreements. Motion: Commissioner White MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Zapple, to adopt the resolution establishing the Housing Grant Selection Committee comprised of the six (6) county-selected members and Chair of the Community Relations Advisory Committee of the Workforce Housing Advisory Committee to act as the "selection committee". Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairman Barfield asked for Board direction on the resolutionestablishing bylaws for the Housing Grant Selection Committee. Motion: Commissioner Zapple MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kusek, to adopt the resolution establishing bylaws for the Housing Grant Selection Committee. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Copies of the interlocal agreement, resolution, and bylaws are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XLI, Page 31.9. BREAK: 10:36 a.m. until 10:50 a.m. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE PROJECT PRESENTATION: OVERVIEW OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ADD NEW ZONING DISTRICTS (SCHEDULED FOR BOARD CONSIDERATION ON JULY 1, 2019) Senior Long Range Planner Rebekah Roth presented a brief overview of the portion of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) project that addresses the zoning ordinance amendment to add new zoning districts to the County's Zoning Ordinance and to revise the existing Planned Development (PD) district. The public hearing for this item is scheduled for the Board’s July 1, 2019 meeting:  Development Code Update (“UDO Project”):  Analysis of existing conditions and trends: more people, less land, housing affordability issues, increasing traffic, and status quo not working  Comprehensive plan: more homes, more housing options, homes and destinations closer, and less impact on resources  Development code update: new tools, updated processes, and targeted changes to standards This amendment is the direct result of discussions over several years, starting with the existing conditions analysis that paves the way for the recommendations of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. However, the current development ordinances don’t support this type of pattern because they were adopted at a time when the areas of the County outside of the City limits were very rural and fewer people were moving to this area. Some zoning and subdivision regulations have not been overhauled since being originally adopted in the 1960s.  Development Code Update Timeline:  Core Product (Unified Development Ordinance):  Summer 2019: Eight new zoning districts and update to Planned Development  Fall 2019: reformatted into UDO into an easy-to-use and integrated document, refine existing districts, use list and definitions, and processes  Targeted Code Updates:  Fall 2019 to Spring 2020: Technical updates to reflect new mixed use districts, existing mixed use and overlay districts, subdivision standards, site design standards, and incentives  New Residential Districts that can provide more opportunities for different types of housing to fit the different needs of residents:  R-5 Moderate-High Residential District  RMF-L Residential Multi-Family Low Density District NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 34 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 17, 2019 PAGE 320  RMF-M Residential Multi-Family Moderate Density District  RMF-MH Residential Multi-Family Moderate-High Density District  RMF-H Residential Multi-Family High Density District  New Commercial Districts:  CB Community Business District: provide for less intensive uses/smaller scale and located closer to existing residential neighborhoods  CS Commercial Services District: provides a specific place for the uses, like contractor yards and mini-storage, that the economy needs but that don’t have to be accessed by the public as frequently  New (and Improved) Mixed Use Districts:  UMXZ Urban Mixed Use Zoning District  Revision of current PD Planned Development District: provide more options for property owners seeking to mix homes and destinations as part of one project  Vetting Process (Ongoing Engagement with Presentations, Public Comments, and Conversations):  Planning Board work session (August 2018); overview to Planning Board (March 2019); Planning Board public hearing (April 2019), and Board of Commissioners review (July 1, 2019)  Implementation:  No change to current zoning  Property owner must apply for rezoning  Public hearings with Planning Board and Board of Commissioners st Ms. Roth stated that to assist the Board in advance of the July 1 public hearing on this matter, district profile sheets were included in today’s agenda packet which reflect the forthcoming amendment for Board consideration. Each profile sheet includes the draft intent statement and a commentary box explaining where the language came from. Current City and proposed County dimensional requirements are shown side-by-side to help see any differences. Potential changes (for instance, to allow for the County’s performance subdivision option) are included in the commentary box. Chairman Barfield thanked Ms. Roth for the presentation. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR NEW HANOVER COUNTY, CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET ORDINANCE AND FEE SCHEDULE CHANGES County Manager Chris Coudriet stated there is no prescribed presentation, but he can provide the highlights of the budget if the Board so desires. Commissioner White stated that he thinks it is a great budget and would move to approve it in a moment. However, he wanted to make a motion to modify Section 28 of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget Ordinance. MOTION: Commissioner White MOVED to modify Section 28 of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget Ordinance to state “Notwithstanding the Board of Commissioners’ February 6, 2017, resolution establishing travel guidelines for the Board of Commissioners, the budget for commissioner travel may not be transferred between commissioners and the individual travel spending limit shall be $2,000.” Commissioner White stated that his motion excludes the words “…shall not apply for the 2019-2020 fiscal year” at the end of the section. His motion is to have the same travel policy and change the $4,000 amount to $2,000. Commissioner Kusek SECONDED the motion. MOTION: Commissioner White MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kusek, to modify Section 28 of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget Ordinance to state “Notwithstanding the Board of Commissioners’ February 6, 2017, resolution establishing travel guidelines for the Board of Commissioners, the budget for commissioner travel may not be transferred between commissioners and the individual travel spending limit shall be $2,000.” Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 – 1. Commissioner Zapple dissented. A brief discussion was held about the travel amount being changed in the Commissioners travel policy. In response to Board questions regarding if the budget included a salary increase for the Board, County Manager Coudriet stated that the proposed market pay increase being applied to the Board ultimately depends on what the Board chooses to do. If the budget was executed without clarity on that, it would include the increase to the Commissioners’ annual compensation. If the Board directs otherwise, it will be removed. MOTION: Commissioner Kusek MOVED to exclude the Commissioners from the market salary increase. A brief discussion was held about the amount of the market pay increase. County Manager Coudriet explained that the amount is two percent or $1,040, whichever is greater based on the average wage of the County of approximately $55,000. For Commissioners, the annual compensation increase would be $1,040. In response to Board questions, County Manager Coudriet stated two percent is considered the market adjustment based on the consumer price index for the southeast region of the U.S. If it is not included in the Commissioners’ annual NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 34 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 17, 2019 PAGE 321 compensation, he thinks it would be fair to say it would not be keeping up with the cost of consumer interests in the southeastern portion of the U.S. Chairman Barfield stated there was a motion on the floor to not accept the market salary increase and asked if there was a second. MOTION: Commissioner Kusek MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairwoman Olson-Boseman to exclude the Commissioners from the market salary increase. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 – 1. Commissioner Zapple dissented. County Manager Coudriet requested the Board, to be safe and as he thinks it would be helpful, to adopt the ordinance as it has been amended in that it has happened twice. Chairman Barfield asked the Board if there was a motion to adopt the budget as amended. MOTION: Commissioner Kusek MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairwoman Olson-Boseman to adopt the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget Ordinance for New Hanover County as amended by the Board, approve the fee schedule changes, and adopt the Capital Project Budget Ordinance. All fee changes will be effective July 1, 2019. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Budget Ordinance is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XLI, Page 31.10. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Appointments to the Airlie Gardens Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Chairman Barfield reported that three vacancies exist on the Airlie Gardens Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors with two applicants eligible for reappointment and four additional applications available for consideration. Commissioner Zapple nominated Bonnie Nelson and Mark Tyler for reappointment and Michael C. Creed for appointment. Vice-Chairwoman Olson-Boseman seconded the nominations. Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Barfield asked for a vote on the nominations on the floor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Bonnie Nelson and Mark Tyler and appoint Michael C. Creed to the Airlie Gardens Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors to serve three-year terms with the terms to expire on June 30, 2022. Appointment to the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees Chairman Barfield reported that one vacancy exists on the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees with one applicant eligible for reappointment and seven additional applications available for consideration. Commissioner Kusek nominated William S. Cherry for reappointment. Vote Results: By acclamation, the Board reappointed William S. Cherry to the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees to serve a four-year term with the term to expire June 30, 2023. Appointments to the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board Chairman Barfield reported that four vacancies exist on the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board with one applicant eligible for reappointment and five additional applications available for consideration. Chairman Barfield nominated T. Gwendolyn Grear Brown and Diana L. Hill for appointment. Commissioner White nominated Michelle Kistner and Stewart Moon for appointment and Darin Penneys for reappointment. Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Barfield asked for a vote on the nominations on the floor in order being received. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint T. Gwendolyn Grear Brown to the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board to serve a three-year term with the term to expire June 30, 2022. Vote Results: The Board voted 1 to 4 to appoint Diana L. Hill to the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board to serve a three-year term with the term to expire June 30, 2022. Chairman Barfield voted in favor. Vote Results: The Board voted in the majority to appoint Michelle Kistner to the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board to serve a three-year term with the term to expire June 30, 2022. Vice-Chairwoman Olson-Boseman, Commissioner Kusek, Commissioner White, and Commissioner Zapple voted in favor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Stewart W. Moon to the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board to serve a three-year term with the term to expire June 30, 2022. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 34 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 17, 2019 PAGE 322 Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Darin Penneys to the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board to serve a three-year term with the term to expire June 30, 2022. Appointments to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Chairman Barfield reported that two vacancies exist on the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority with one applicant eligible for reappointment and four additional applications available for consideration. Commissioner Kusek nominated Jennifer H. Adams for reappointment and Hollis B. Briggs, Jr. for appointment. Vote Results: By acclamation, the Board reappointed Jennifer H. Adams and appointed Hollis B. Briggs, Jr. to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority to serve three-year terms with the terms to expire June 30, 2022. Appointments to the New Hanover County Alcohol Beverage Control Board Chairman Barfield reported three vacancies exists on the New Hanover County Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board with two applicants eligible for reappointment and eleven additional applications for consideration. The Board is also charged with appointing a chairman for the ensuing year. Vice-Chairwoman Olson-Boseman nominated William J. Blair, III, Cedric A. Dickerson, and Commissioner Patricia Kusek for appointment. Commissioner White seconded the nominations. Commissioner Zapple nominated Ray Charfauros for appointment. Commissioner White nominated Vivian “Zeke” Partin to serve as chairman for the ensuing year. Commissioner Kusek seconded the nomination. Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Barfield asked for a vote on the nominations on the floor in the order being received. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Cedric A. Dickerson to the ABC Board to serve a three- year term with the term to expire on June 30, 2022. Vote Results: The Board voted in the majority to appoint William J. Blair, III to the ABC Board to serve a three-year term with the term to expire on June 30, 2022. Chairman Barfield, Vice-Chairwoman Olson-Boseman, Commissioner Kusek, and Commissioner White voted in favor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Commissioner Patricia Kusek to the ABC Board to serve an undesignated term. Vote Results on Chairman: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Vivian “Zeke” Partin to serve as chairman for the ensuing year. Appointments to the New Hanover County Airport Authority Chairman Barfield reported that two vacancies exist on the New Hanover County Airport Authority with one applicant eligible for reappointment and sixteen additional applications available for consideration. Commissioner Kusek nominated Thomas Wolfe for reappointment and Vice-Chairwoman Julia Olson- Boseman for appointment. Commissioner Zapple nominated Cedric A. Dickerson for appointment. Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Barfield asked for a vote on the nominations on the floor in the order being received. Vote Results: The Board voted in the majority to reappoint Thomas Wolfe to the New Hanover County Airport Authority to serve a four-year term with the term to expire June 30, 2023. Chairman Barfield, Vice-Chairwoman Olson-Boseman, Commissioner Kusek, and Commissioner White voted in favor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Vice-Chairwoman Julia Olson-Boseman to the New Hanover County Airport Authority to serve an undesignated term. Appointment to the New Hanover County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority Chairman Barfield reported that one vacancy exists on the New Hanover County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority with one application available for consideration. Chairman Barfield nominated Harry M. Knight for appointment. Vice-Chairwoman Olson-Boseman seconded the nomination. Vote Results: By acclamation, the Board appointed Harry M. Knight to the New Hanover County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority to serve a six-year term with the term to expire February 22, 2025. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 34 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 17, 2019 PAGE 323 Appointments to the New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Chairman Barfield reported that up to five vacancies exist on the New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee with three applications available for consideration. Chairman Barfield nominated Faye B. Jacobs, Calvin Hamerski, and Zachery S. Mitcham for appointment. Vice-Chairwoman Olson-Boseman seconded the nominations. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Faye B. Jacobs, Calvin Hamerski, and Zachery S. Mitcham to the New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee to serve initial terms with the terms to expire June 30, 2020. Appointments to the New Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chairman Barfield reported that three vacancies exist on the New Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with one applicant eligible for reappointment and twelve additional applications available for consideration. Chairman Barfield nominated Claud “Buck” O’Shields, Jr. for appointment. Commissioner Zapple nominated Eric Blaesing and Densay Sengoulavong for appointment. Commissioner Kusek nominated John Hinnant for appointment. Commissioner White nominated Patrick D. O’Mahony for reappointment. Commissioner Zapple seconded the nomination. Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Barfield asked for a vote on the nominations on the floor in the order being received. Vote Results: The Board voted 2-3 to appoint Claud “Buck” O’Shields, Jr. to the New Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to serve a three-year term with the term to expire June 30, 2022. Chairman Barfield and Commissioner Zapple voted in favor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Densay Sengoulavong to the New Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with the term to expire June 30, 2022. Vote Results: The Board voted 1-4 to appoint Eric Blaesing to the New Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to serve a three-year term with the term to expire June 30, 2022. Commissioner Zapple voted in favor. Vote Results: The Board voted in the majority to appoint John Hinnant to the New Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to serve an unexpired term with the term to expire June 30, 2021. Chairman Barfield, Vice-Chairwoman Olson-Boseman, Commissioner Kusek, and Commissioner White voted in favor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Patrick D. O’Mahony to the New Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with the term to expire June 30, 2022. Appointments to the Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors Chairman Barfield reported that four vacancies exist on the Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors with three applications available for consideration. Chairman Barfield nominated Alyson Fleming, Spero Pekatos, and Sarah Snyder for appointment. Commissioner Zapple seconded the nominations. Vote Results: By acclamation, the Board appointed Alyson Fleming and Spero Pekatos to the Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors to serve three-year terms with the terms to expire June 30, 2022 and appointed Sarah Snyder to the Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors to serve an unexpired term with the term to expire June 30, 2020. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Barfield reported that no one signed up to speak on non-agenda items. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS Chairman Barfield asked Commissioner White to comment on attending the USS North Carolina (SSN 777) Change of Command Ceremony in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Commissioner White report that he was honored to represent New Hanover County and its citizens at the USS North Carolina (SSN 777) Change of Command Ceremony. He toured a submarine and saw the location that started World War II and the United States entry into it. It was an unbelievable experience and encouraged everyone to visit Pearl Harbor if they have not. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 34 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 17, 2019 PAGE 324 Chairman Barfield stated that the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 budget is in place and the County is in great financial shape and doing great things. On behalf of the Board, he thanked staff for putting their efforts in putting together the budget. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Barfield adjourned the meeting at 11:13 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Kymberleigh G. Crowell 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 online at www.nhcgov.com.