2009-09-21 Regular MeetingNEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 31
REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 PAGE 676
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, September 21,
2009, at 9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street,
Wilmington, NC.
Members present were: Chairman Ted Davis, Jr.; Vice-Chairman Jason R. Thompson; Commissioner
Robert G. Greer; Commissioner William A. Caster; Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Jr.; County Attorney Wanda
M. Copley; Clerk to the Board Sheila L. Schult; and County Manager Bruce T. Shell.
Chairman Davis called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Thomas C. Barnett, St Johns Episcopal Church, gave the invocation.
Vice-Chairman Thompson led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of New Hanover County Personnel
Chairman Davis reported that Consent Agenda Item 4
Policy Revisions
has been withdrawn from the agenda pending further wording clarification and asked if any
member of the Board would like to remove any item from the Consent Agenda.
Hearing no comments, Chairman Davis called for a motion to approve the remaining items on the Consent
Agenda.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Thompson, to approve the remaining
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 from the following meetings as presented by the Clerk to the
Board:
Agenda Review meeting held on September 3, 2009
Regular Session meeting held on September 8, 2009
Approval of Second Reading Request to Award a Solid Waste Franchise to Trash-It-Now Legal
Department
The Commissioners, pursuant to New Hanover County Code Section 44-55, approved the second reading
request to award a solid waste franchise to Vanessa Harrison-Locklear doing business as Trash-It-Now. The initial
franchise period will run for seven years.
A copy of the solid waste franchise award is available for review in the Legal Department.
Approval of First Reading Request to Award a Solid Waste Franchise to Job-Site Container Company, Inc.
Legal Department
The Commissioners, pursuant to New Hanover County Code Section 44-55, approved the first reading
request to award a solid waste franchise to Job-Site Container Company, Inc. If approved, the initial franchise
period will run for seven years. A second reading is required for final franchise award.
Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to the National Network of Libraries of Medicine to Support
County Efforts on Emergency Preparedness Library
The Commissioners authorized the Library to submit a grant application to the National Network of
Libraries of Medicine to support County efforts on emergency preparedness in the amount of $5,000. If awarded,
working with Emergency Management, the funds will be used to purchase and distribute information to the
community on preparing for weather and other emergency situations. No County match is required.
Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to the Institute for Museum and Library Services for
Conservation Project Support Cape Fear Museum
The Commissioners authorized the Cape Fear Museum to submit a grant application to the Institute for
Museum and Library Services for conservation project support in the amount of $27,250. The projected cost for this
project is $54,510 with a local match in the amount of $27,260. If awarded, the funds will be used to contract with a
certified textile conservator to treat the following items:
" The 1861 United States flag displayed at the Wilmington meeting that considered secession.
" The 1864 Confederate 2nd National "Stainless Banner".
" The dress uniform of Confederate Commander General Whiting.
In-kind staff salaries will be $5,500 of the match and to date $15,000 has been raised in private dollars with
additional dollars expected over the two-year period of the project. Any outstanding match requirement will be
considered during the FY10-11 budget process.
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Approval of Release of Tax Value Tax Department
The Commissioners granted the Senior Citizen/Disability Exclusion to the taxpayers as presented.
A copy of the Senior Citizen/Disability Exclusion list is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is
contained in Exhibit Book XXXII, Page 18.1.
Adoption of Budget Ordinance Amendments Budget Department
The Commissioners adopted the following Budget Ordinance Amendments for fiscal year ending June 30,
2010:
10-043 - Budget/General Fund
10-046 - Health
10-042 - Sheriff's Office/Property Management
10-050 - Sheriff's Office
10-051 - Sheriff's Office
10-052 - Senior Resource Center
10-053 - Senior Resource Center
2010-14 - Finance
Copies of the budget ordinance amendments are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are
contained in Exhibit Book XXXII, Page 18.2.
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS
County Manager Shell requested the following employees to step forward to receive service awards:
Five Year: Winslow Floyd, Inspections
Kyle Johnson, Sheriffs Office
Jodi Kerwin, Health Department
Jennifer OKeefe, Environmental Management
Ten Year: Gina Bombolino, Engineering
Lynn Davis, Sheriffs Office
Joyce Hatem, Health Department
Tangy Jones, Department of Social Services
Twenty Year: Shirley Lloyd, Health Department
Twenty-Five Year: Thurman Newkirk, Environmental Management
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Davis presented a service award to each employee, expressed
appreciation, and thanked them for their years of dedicated service.
RECOGNITION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
County Manager Shell requested the following new employees to stand and be introduced:
Janet Hewlett, Health Department
Viola Leatherman, Health Department
Roxann Taylor, Health Department
Amanda Stanley, Health Department
Matthew Hook, Sheriff
Daniel Carapezza, Sheriff
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Davis welcomed the new employees to County Government and wished
them success in their new positions.
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 2009 AS DISABILITY AWARENESS
MONTH IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chairman Davis reported that the Board has been requested to declare October 2009 as Disability
Awareness Month in New Hanover County.
Commissioner Barfield read the proclamation into the record and moved for adoption.
Motion:
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster, to adopt the proclamation
declaring October 2009 as Disability Awareness Month in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Disability Resource Center Executive Director Gloria Garton was present to receive the proclamation.
A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXII Page 18.3.
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ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 4 10, 2009 AS FIRE PREVENTION
WEEK IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chairman Davis reported that Fire Chief Donnie Hall has requested the Board declare October 4-10, 2009
as Fire Prevention Week in New Hanover County. The theme this year is "Stay Fire Smart! Don't get Burned".
Vice-Chairman Thompson read the proclamation into the record and moved for adoption.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster, to adopt the proclamation
declaring October 4-10, 2009 as Fire Prevention Week in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXXII, Page 18.4.
ADOPTION OF PROCLAMATIONS DECLARING SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 AS BIG SWEEP DAY AND
SEPTEMBER 19, 2009 OCTOBER 3, 2009 AS FALL LITTER SWEEP IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chairman Davis reported that New Hanover County Keep America Beautiful Coordinator Jennifer OKeefe
has requested the Board declare September 26, 2009 as Big Sweep Day and September 19, 2009 October 3, 2009
as Fall Litter Sweep in New Hanover County. Keep America Beautiful of New Hanover County's Roadside Litter
Pickup Program will participate in the North Carolina Department of Transportation Fall Litter Sweep by picking up
litter along state-owned roads on September 19, September 26, and October 3, 2009.
Commissioner Caster read the Big Sweep Day proclamation into the record and moved for adoption.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Thompson, to adopt the proclamation
declaring September 26, 2009 as Big Sweep Day in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Commissioner Greer read the Fall Litter Sweep proclamation into the record and moved for adoption.
Motion:
Commissioner Greer MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, to adopt the proclamation
declaring September 19, 2009 October 3, 2009 as Fall Litter Sweep in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Jennifer OKeefe, New Hanover County Keep America Beautiful Coordinator, accepted the proclamations.
Copies of the proclamations are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit
Book XXXII, Page 18.5.
PUBLIC HEARING AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE NORTH
CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, DIVISION OF COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FOR 2009
COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION GRANT FUNDS
Planning Director Chris OKeefe and Community Development Planner Wanda Coston presented the
request to submit a grant application to the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Community
Assistance for 2009 Community Revitalization grant funds in the amount of $850,000 up to $1 million. The
purpose of the grant is to restore a designated residential area defined by a distinct boundary of property lines or
streets. The area proposed in the application is the Fulton Avenue neighborhood in Castle Hayne. The application
deadline is September 30, 2009.
Proposed in the preliminary grant application were the replacement of five houses and the rehabilitation of
three others as well as the provision of public water service to all neighborhood residents with income-eligible
residents receiving assistance for initial utility hook up and service fees. Drainage improvements will also be a part
of the grant funding with nine houses being retrofitted with gutters and ten cisterns installed to catch water. The
cisterns will collect the rainwater that comes off the roof that is currently causing drainage problems but are
equipped with a pump, which can be used to recycle the water for irrigation.
In order to comply with the terms and conditions set forth in the grant requirements, the County must
conduct a public hearing to solicit input concerning the designated project area activities prior to submission of the
2009 application. Preliminary approval for the project was received by staff on Friday.
Chairman Davis opened the Public Hearing and requested comments from the audience.
Hearing no comments, Chairman Davis closed the Public hearing and requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster, to authorize staff to finalize and
submit the Community Development Block Grant for a Community Revitalization Project to the North Carolina
Department of Commerce, Division of Community Assistance as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, to authorize the Chairman to
sign the paperwork required to submit the grant application. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
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AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR FIREFIGHTERS STATION
CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANCE FUNDS
Fire Chief Donnie Hall presented the request to authorize staff to submit a grant application to the
Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $3,737,141 with a
local match in the amount of $300,000. Ogden Fire Station #61 is located at 7375 Market Street and was
constructed in 1968 as an all-volunteer station. Due to changes over the years and the introduction of paid
personnel, the building was altered to include sleeping quarters in the mid 1990's. Currently the building is used
twenty-four hours a day and is in need of extensive repair and does not adequately allow for separation of male and
female employees. The building only has one full bathroom and no laundry facilities due to an inadequate well.
It is proposed that the station be rebuilt on the existing site and be approximately 12,000 square feet with
two equipment bays. The proposed design includes an updated kitchen and dining room, ten individual bedrooms, a
day room, training room, minimal office space, and sufficient bathrooms for staffing of both male and female
employees.
Due to budget constraints, this project has been stalled but there is an immediate need for roof repairs in the
amount of approximately $40,000 to maintain the integrity of the structure. The building becomes more
maintenance intensive as it continues to age and deteriorate.
Staff is requesting authorization to submit a grant application to the Department of Homeland
Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $3,737,141. There will be a local match in the
amount of $300,000. The total budget to replace the current station on the property is in the amount of $4,037,171.
In response to Board questions, Chief Hall reported that the determination of the final site will be made
after the master plan is complete as there are concerns about the current site. The Ogden Volunteer Firefighters
Association owns the current building and land. It is possible that at a future date, funds for fixtures and furniture
will need to be budgeted and brought to the Board for consideration. If the grant is awarded, the Board will be
required to formally accept the funds and approve a Capital Project Ordinance.
Chairman Davis requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Vice-Chairman Thompson MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster, to authorize staff to submit a
grant application to the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount
of $3,737,141 for funds to replace the current Ogden Fire Station facility. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appointments to the Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board
Chairman Davis reported that vacancies need to be filled on the Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory
Board with one applicant eligible for reappointment and two new applications having been received and requested
direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Thompson, to reappoint Samuel J.
Randall, IV and to appoint S. Ryan Estes and Mary Springer to serve three-year terms on the Criminal Justice
Partnership Advisory Board with the terms to expire September 30, 2012. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Appointments to the Board of Examiners of Electricians
Chairman Davis reported that two vacancies need to be filled on the Board of Examiners of Electricians
with one applicant eligible for reappointment and one applicant agreeable to serving a third term since no new
applications have been received and requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, to reappoint Charles A. Harrell
to serve a two-year term on the Board of Examiners of Electricians with the term to expire on September 1, 2011.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Thompson, to reappoint Michael Pulley
to serve a two-year term on the Board of Examiners of Electricians with the term to expire on September 1, 2011.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Appointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Chairman Davis reported that up to seven vacancies need to be filled on the Juvenile Crime Prevention
Council with four applicants being eligible for reappointment and six new applications having been received and
requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, to reappoint Ryan Tunstall in
the Parks and Recreation Representative category with the terms to expire September 30, 2011. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Motion:
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster, to appoint Deshon Montrael
Barfield in the Student under age 18 category with the term to expire September 30, 2011. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion:
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster, to appoint Ryan Estes in the At-
Large category with the term to expire September 30, 2011. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, to reappoint Henry L. Batts, Jr,
Hattie Cooper-McIver, and William A. Crews, Jr., in the At-Large category with the terms to expire September 30,
2011. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Appointments to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees
Chairman Davis reported that four vacancies need to be filled on the New Hanover Regional Medical
Center Board of Trustees with one applicant being eligible for reappointment and nine new applications having been
received and requested direction from the Board.
Commissioner Caster nominated Helyn Rogers Lofton. Commissioner Barfield seconded the nomination.
Vice-Chairman Thompson nominated Michael C. Boggio. Commissioner Barfield seconded the
nomination.
Commissioner Barfield nominated John S. Monroe. Commissioner Caster seconded the nomination.
Commissioner Caster nominated Richard McGraw. Vice-Chairman Thompson seconded the nomination.
Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Davis called for a motion to approve the nominations as
presented.
Motion:
Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster, to reappoint Helyn Rogers
Lofton and appoint Michael C. Boggio, John S. Monroe, and Richard McGraw to serve three-year terms on the New
Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees with the terms to expire on September 30, 2012.
Vice-Chairman Thompson announced that vacancies exist on the following Boards and Committees:
" Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
" Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority/WAVE in the Human Service Representative category
" Cooperative Extension Advisory Council
" Jury Commission
" Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Davis announced that time had been reserved to allow the public to present an item that was not
listed on the regular agenda. He requested all persons speaking to limit their remarks to three minutes.
No items were presented.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Davis requested a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Thompson, to adjourn the meeting.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Davis adjourned the meeting at 10:09 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
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 check-out at all New Hanover County Libraries.