2004-09-20 Regular Meeting
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSBOOK 30
REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 20, 2004PAGE 140
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, September 20, 2004,
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 Robert G. Greer; Commissioner William A. Caster; Commissioner Ted
Davis, Jr.; Commissioner Nancy H. Pritchett; County Manager, Allen O’Neal; County Attorney, Wanda M. Copley; and
Clerk to the Board, Sheila L. Schult.
Vice-Chairman Julia Boseman arrived at 9:25 a.m. due to being called for jury duty.
Chairman Greer called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Carl Byrd, Sr., Director of Human Relations, gave the invocation.
Commissioner Pritchett led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman Greer asked if any member of the Board would like to discuss or remove an item from the Consent
Agenda.
Hearing no further discussion, Chairman Greer called for a motion to approve the items on the Consent Agenda.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett to approve the items on the Consent
Agenda as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 to 0.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
The Commissioners approved the minutes of the following meetings as presented by the Clerk to the Board:
Regular Meeting - September 7, 2004
Special Meeting - September 7, 2004
Adoption of Resolution to Add Roads to the State Road System
The Commissioners adopted a resolution to add the following roads to the State Road System:
Shire Lane, Friar Street, Geneva Drive, Riva Ridge Road, and Hyatt Lane in the
Belmar Forest Subdivision (Division File No.1055-N)
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX,
Page 6.1.
Approval of Kure Beach Shore Protection Project Closeout
The Commissioners approved the Kure Beach Shore Protection Project closeout in the amount of $8,393.97,
which will be paid from the Room Occupancy Tax Fund.
Acceptance of Funding from the State Women, Infants and Children Program and Approval of Associated Budget
Amendment #05-0044 – Health Department
The Commissioners accepted funding in the amount of $18,756 from the State Women, Infants and Children
(WIC) Program and approved associated budget amendment #05-0044. The money will be used to purchase fourteen
new computers for the New Hanover County Health Department WIC Program. Funds for this purchase must be spent
or obligated by September 30, 2004.
Budget Amendment #05-0044 – Health Department
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Women, Infants & Children:
WIC Health Grant$18,756
Capital Outlay$18,756
Explanation: To budget additional funding received from the state to purchase fourteen Dell OptiPlex GX280
model computers for use in the WIC program.
Acceptance of Grant from the HUD Cooperative Agreement Continuation Grant, Approval of Associated Budget
Amendment #05-0041, and Authorization for the County Manager to sign the Grant Document – Human
Relations
The Commissioners accepted a grant in the amount of $44,000 from the HUD Cooperative Agreement
Continuation Grant, approved associated budget amendment #05-0041, and authorized the County Manager to sign the
grant document. The money will be used for activities related to promoting fair housing in New Hanover County.
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Budget Amendment – 05-0041 – Human Relations/HUD
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Human Relations - HUD:
Human Relations Grant HUD$4,000
Training and Travel$4,000
Explanation: To increase budget to actual FY 2004 HUD grant award (budgeted $40,000, grant amount is
$44,000).
Approval of Creation of an Additional Regular Van Driver Position - Juvenile Day Treatment Center
The Commissioners approved the creation of an additional regular van driver position. The current position
is part-time temporary. The annual cost of the position will be $33,450. In order to comply with the policies set by the
Division of Facility Services, there must be two employees in a vehicle if more than one youth is being transported.
Currently the vehicles are being operated with only one employee. School system funding will fund the position already
allocated to the County. If funding is not available from the school system in FY 05-06, the position will be eliminated.
Authorization for the Cape Fear Museum to Submit a Grant Application for the Conservation Project Support
from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Commissioners authorized the Cape Fear Museum to submit a grant application for the Conservation
Project Support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in the amount of $8,503, which would be matched
by an estimated $9,437. Match includes in-kind salary match from staff and volunteers and the normal amount of money
budgeted for conservation in the Museum budget 6140. If the grant is awarded, these funds will be used to treat metal
objects in the Museum’s collection, which were assessed for treatment during the 2002 IMLS CPS grant that the
Museum has just completed.
Approval of Increase in Civil Process Fees and Associated Budget Amendment - Sheriff
The Commissioners approved the increase in Civil Process Fees. HOUSE BILL 918, Increase Service of
Process, tripled the fee for in-state service of civil process from $5 to $15, effective September 1, 2004. With enactment
of this bill, at least one-half of the in-state fees (estimated at $257,500 for the remainder of FY04-05) must be used by
the County to ensure timely service of process, including the hiring of additional law enforcement officers upon the
recommendation of the Sheriff.
Budget Amendment - #05-0045 – Sheriff
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Commissioners:
Appropriated Fund Balance$128,750
Sheriff/Administration:
Service Fees/Civil Papers $257,500
Sheriff/Support Services:
Salaries and Wages$51,703
Social Security Taxes$3,955
Retirement- Local Government Employee$2,529
Retirement - 401K$2,584
Medical Insurance Expense$9,272
LT Disability Insurance$145
Radios$4,281
Sheriff/Uniform Patrol:
Radios$4,281
Motor Vehicle Purchases$50,000
Explanation: To increase budget for additional revenue from in-state service of civil process. To increase
Sheriff's Office budget for two additional, full-time Deputy positions and equipment for the two positions.
Acceptance of Tax Collection Reports through August 31, 2004
The Commissioners accepted the following Tax Collection reports through August 31, 2004, as submitted by
the Collector of the Revenue, Patricia J. Raynor:
New Hanover County Fire District
New Hanover County
Copies of the Tax Collection Reports are hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and are contained in
Exhibit Book XXIX, Page 6.2.
Release of Value
The Commissioners granted Senior Citizen/Disability Exclusions to the following taxpayers. Applications and
letters explaining late filing are available upon request at the Tax Office.
Armstrong, Juanita S.$87,023
Croom, Marie N. Life Estate 26,103
Denny, Betty J. 37,610
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Donnell, Mary Ann 91,765
Gordon, Bettye E. 38,874
Flowers, Burnice Ray Edith 37,183
Hills, Isla K.132,273
Sexton, Sylvia Harvey 42,379
Talbard, Virginia 34,697
Wheeler, Alma W. 58,800
The Commissioners approved the correction to the following Senior Citizen/Disability Exclusion. This item
was originally placed on the November 17, 2003 agenda but had the incorrect amount of exclusion.
Little, Evelyn P.$34,242
The Commissioners approved the release of the following late listing penalties as this was the taxpayers' first
offense:
Ambiance Custom Interiors$ 3.97
Andrews Mortuary166.79
Azalea Insurance Agency 2.47
Azalea Insurance Services 15.22
Azalea Service Centers, Inc. 41.22
Burton Steel, Co. 97.87
Burton Steel Erection Co. 8.43
Children’s Inn Inc. 27.11
Clark, Newton & Evans PTR 13.50
Cliver, Carl Edward 30.08
Companimal Inc. DBA Pets Plus 7.47
Hardison and Chamberlain CPAS 11.31
Hardison, Milton R. CPA 4.49
Jimbos, Inc. 43.73
Joyner Supply Co., Inc. 82.48
KATS, Inc. 56.11
KATS Two, Inc. 43.05
Kessler, Marilyn 1.91
Klaus, Nelson C. Jr. Dr. 181.31
Merritt Heating & Air, Inc. 3.56
Nical Distributors, Inc. 1.94
Scotts Lawn Service .51
Skinner & Jackson, Inc. 49.30
Teds Exxon, Inc.146.26
Ward, W. Christopher DMDMS 145.19
Wetherill, Richard III DDS 88.45
Zambesi Equipment, Inc. 17.56
Approval of Budget Amendment #05-0042 - Social Services
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendment:
Budget Amendment #05-0042 – Social Services
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Social Services Administration:
DSS Admin Grants$18,453
Medicaid:
Assistance Payments$2,637
Adult Day Care Services:
Day Care Services$21,090
Explanation: To budget additional federal and state dollars for the Adult Day Care Program.
Approval of Budget Amendment #2005-10 – Sheriff
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendment:
Budget Amendment #2005-10 - Sheriff
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Controlled Substance Tax:
Controlled Substance Tax$9,043
Interest on Investments$334
Capital Project Expense$9,377
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Explanation: To budget additional revenue received and interest earned. Received on August 30, 2004.
Controlled Substance Tax funds are budgeted as received and must be used for law enforcement, as the Sheriff deems
necessary.
Approval of Budget Amendment #2005-11 - Sheriff
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendment:
Budget Amendment #2005-11 - Sheriff
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Federal Forfeited Property:
Federally Forfeited Property$22,556
Interest on Investments$389
Capital Project Expense$22,945
Explanation: To increase budget for additional revenue and interest earned and received on August 18 and 26,
2004. Federal Forfeited Property funds are budgeted as received and must be used for law enforcement, as the Sheriff
deems necessary.
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS
County Manager O’Neal requested the following employees to step forward to receive service awards:
Five-YearLynne D. Davis - Sheriff
Deborah S. Goodwin - Health
Joyce A. Hatem - Health
Christy C. O'Herron - Health
Dawn L. Horne - Inspections
Ten-YearLinda Augino - Fire Services
Thomas C. Berry - Inspections
Hugh Overstreet - Inspections
Fifteen-Year Shirley S. Lloyd - Health
Twenty-YearMyron G. Brown - Property Management
William A. Bullard - Property Management
Thirty-YearOrethia K. Brown - Social Services
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer presented a service award to each employee, expressed appreciation
and thanked them for their dedicated years of service.
RECOGNITION OF NEW EMPLOYEES
County Manager O’Neal requested the following new employees to stand and be introduced:
Vicki Arnett - Sheriff
Michael Burkett – Health
Mary Davis – Social Services
Sandra Howell – Health
Eric Kelley – Sheriff
Diane Kirby – Health
Jeffery Lea – Sheriff
Keith Ligenzowski – Parks
Danielle Lota – Health
Stephen Pollock – Property Management
Joshua Russo – Parks
Ralph Sutton - Sheriff
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer welcomed the new employees to County Government and wished them
success with their new positions.
RECOGNITION OF 2004 KETNER AWARD WINNERS
County Manager ONeal reported that the Ketner Awards are the creation of John Ketner, founder of Food Lion,
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to recognize county employees for creativity, innovation and commitment to improving county government.
New Hanover County is proud to recognize winners of the 2004 N. C. Association of County Commissioners
Ketner Employee Productivity Awards. Ray Church, Jason Hale, Gary Moore and Jim Thomas were selected for their
glass-recycling program.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer congratulated the Environmental Management team for jobs well done.
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Commissioner Davis requested a debris removal update from Environmental Management Director Ray Church.
Environmental Management Director Church reported that the contract for debris removal was for a one-year
period and thus far over 30,000 cubic yards had been collected in the County. The estimate for countywide debris
removal is $238,000.
PRESENTATION OF UPDATE ON BUILDING A RESPONSIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Annette Crumpton, Director of the Aging Department, reported that in June 2003, the New Hanover County
Department of Aging submitted an application to the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services and was chosen as one
of two counties to implement a long-term care initiative to focus on the needs of elderly and disabled adults. A
committee composed of consumers, providers, and caregivers, began to meet and gave themselves the name, Building
a Responsive Community (BRC) Partnership. Their focus has been to study the current status of services for these two
populations and identify future needs.
The Building a Responsive Community Partnership will hold a Public Forum on September 27, 2004, from 1:00
PM - 3:00 PM at the Senior Center. The partnership will report on five of the most critical service areas for elderly and
disabled adults.
A formal report on the BRC findings will be submitted in early 2005 to the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners, the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services and the NC Long Term Care Cabinet. This report will
provide the blueprint for a long-term care strategic plan to address the service needs of the elderly and disabled adults
in New Hanover County.
PRESENTATION BY RICK CATLIN, CHAIRMAN OF PORTS, WATERWAY, AND BEACH COMMISSION
Rick Catlin, Chairman of the Ports, Waterway, and Beach Commission reported that on February 2, 2004,
Assistant Secretary of the Army John Paul Woodley, Jr. sent letters to numerous coastal communities, counties, and
municipalities indicating “the Administration has determined that Federal participation beyond the initial nourishment
phase no longer can be supported in the budget, beginning in FY 2005.” The letter also states “this policy applies to all
projects involving periodic beach nourishment, which includes some projects for coastal storm damage reductions, some
projects for ecosystem restoration and projects or activities that bypass sand or replenish shores to mitigate the impacts
of coastal navigation faculties.” The Towns of Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach are requesting the
County to support a lawsuit against the Assistant Secretary of the Army to require the Army to honor the beach project
contracts calling for Federal participation in beach renourishment. The County is requested to reimburse the Beach
Towns for legal fees in the amount of $3,000 each for a total of $9,000 from the Room Occupancy Tax (ROT) Fund.
Chairman Greer asked for direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett to reimburse Wrightsville Beach,
Kure Beach, and Carolina Beach for legal fees in the amount of $3,000 each for a total of $9,000 from the Room
Occupancy Tax Fund in support of a lawsuit against the Assistant Secretary of the Army to require the Army to honor
the beach project contracts calling for Federal participation in beach renourishment. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PRESENTATION ON 2004 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
Warren Lee, Director of Emergency Management, reported on the 2004 United Way Campaign. New Hanover
County employees will participate in the 2004 United Way Campaign beginning on October 18 and ending on October
29. Last year the employees of New Hanover County contributed $64,579 to the Cape Fear Area United Way campaign,
with a participation rate of 69%. This year the proposed goal is for at least $66,000, with 100% participation by County
employees.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer stated support of the 2004 United Way Campaign.
PRESENTATION ON A MASS VACCINATION CLINIC EXERCISE
Health Director David Rice and Director of Emergency Management Warren Lee reported that the Strategic
National Stockpile program planning and exercising is critical to the emergency response preparedness for New Hanover
County. New Hanover County was selected as one of four health departments in North Carolina to develop a Strategic
National Stockpile Plan. A receiving site and five dispensing sites have been identified in the Strategic National
Stockpile Plan.
A Mass Vaccination Clinic Exercise is planned for Monday, October 18, 2004, between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. The
exercise site will be Hoggard High School. This exercise will serve as the test for the plan that is developed to respond
to a bio-terrorism attack. Organizers hope to use county, city, hospital, and public school employees with their families
to simulate the response to an actual event. This exercise hopes to accomplish two things: 1) it will allow County
officials to evaluate the response plan they have designed; and 2) itwill allow participants to receive a flu shot (influenza
vaccine), if they so choose. Employees participating will receive the flu shots at no cost. There will be a charge of $20
for family members who participate.
The participants include representatives from New Hanover County, the City of Wilmington, New Hanover
Regional Medical Center, Southeastern Center for Mental Health, New Hanover County Schools, the Towns of Carolina
Beach, Kure Beach, and Wrightsville Beach and the Special Needs Task Force.
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On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer thanked Health Director Rice and Director of Emergency Management
Lee for the presentation.
PRESENTATION OF “AMENDMENT ONE” AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
Finance Director Bruce Shell reported that on November 2, 2004, the citizens of North Carolina will vote on
"Amendment One", a constitutional amendment to authorize self-financing bonds. Forty-eight other states utilize this
approach to promote local development. These bonds would be issued for public facilities related to the private
development within a development district. Any debt associated with this approach will continue to require approval of
the Local Government Commission. Staff recommends adoption of a resolution supporting approval of Amendment
One on the November 2, 2004 statewide ballot.
Motion:
Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Boseman to adopt the Resolution
supporting approval of “Amendment One” on the November 2, 2004 statewide ballot. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX,
Page 6.3.
CONSIDERATION OF PROJECT ORDINANCE FOR ANDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND OGDEN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND APPROVAL OF ASSOCIATED BUDGET AMENDMENT #2005-12
Finance Director Bruce Shell reported that on September 7, 2004, the New Hanover County Board of Education
and County Commissioners discussed the funding for construction of Anderson Elementary School and the design of
Ogden Elementary School. The County Commissioners approved funding in the amount of $11,950,000 by the use of
$4,275,834 of County fund balance as well as Board of Education fund balance in the amount of $6,000,000, state funds
in the amount of $1,224,166 and sales tax reimbursement in the amount of $450,000. The New Hanover County funds
will be provided over two fiscal years to minimize the impact on the County's fund balance. Staff recommends adoption
of the project ordinance.
Commissioner Davis asked Finance Director Shell if approval of the project ordinance and associated budget
amendment would have a negative impact on the County’s fund balance or financial standing.
Finance Director Shell replied that it would not.
Commissioner Pritchett asked Finance Director Shell what steps would need to be taken if the amounts allocated
from the County were not sufficient to complete the construction of Anderson Elementary School.
Finance Director Shell replied that the Board of Education would have to come back to the County
Commissioners with a request for additional funding.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Boseman to adopt the Project Ordinance and
associated budget amendment for the design and construction of Anderson Elementary School and the design of Ogden
Elementary School. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Budget Amendment #2005-12 - Anderson/Ogden Schools/Commissioners/Transfers to Other Funds
Adjustment Debit Credit
Anderson/Ogden Elem. Schools:
Transfer In from General Fund $2,137,917
Public School Bldg Cap. Fund $1,224,166
Contribution from Schools $6,450,000
Extended Project Expense $9,812,083
General Fund:
Commissioners
Appropriated Fund Balance $2,137,917
Transfer to Other Funds:
Transfer to Capital Projects $2,137,917
Explanation: To establish project budget for Anderson and Ogden Elementary Schools, according to Capital
Project Ordinance.
A copy of the project ordinance is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXIX, Page 6.4.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appointments of Katherine M. Griffin, Shirley Mazzed, and Sonja Douglas Robinson to Serve on the Adult Care
Home Community Advisory Committee
Chairman Greer announced that a minimum of five vacancies needed to be filled on the Adult Care Home
Community Advisory Committee. He reported that three applications were received.
Chairman Greer opened the floor to receive nominations.
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Commissioner Caster nominated Katherine M. Griffin, Shirley Mazzed, and Sonja Douglas Robinson.
Commissioner Pritchett seconded the nominations.
Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Greer declared the nominations closed.
Chairman Greer called for a vote on the nominations of Katherine M. Griffin, Shirley Mazzed, and Sonja
Douglas Robinson.
Vote:
The Board voted unanimously to appoint Katherine M. Griffin, Shirley Mazzed, and Sonja Douglas Robinson to
serve on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee, with the terms to expire September 30, 2005.
Re-appointment of Frankie Roberts and Appointment of Jordan Fieldstein, Sonja Douglas Robinson, George E.
Tilley, Reid C. Toth, and Dolores M. Williams to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council/Criminal Justice
Partnership Advisory Board
Chairman Greer announced that six vacancies needed to be filled on the Juvenile Crime Prevention
Council/Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board with members needed from the following categories: At-Large,
Faith Community, and Person Under Age 18. He reported that eight applications were received with one applicant,
Frankie Roberts being eligible for reappointment.
Chairman Greer opened the floor to receive nominations.
Commissioner Caster nominated Frankie Roberts for reappointment. Commissioner Pritchett seconded the
nomination.
Vote:
The Board voted unanimously to re-appoint Frankie Roberts to serve on the Juvenile Crime Prevention
Council/Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board, with the term to expire September 30, 2007.
Commissioner Caster nominated Jordan Fieldstein and Sonja Douglas Robinson. Commissioner Pritchett
seconded the nomination.
Vote:
The Board voted unanimously to appoint Jordan Fieldstein to serve the unexpired term on the Juvenile Crime
Prevention Council/Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board, with the term to expire September 30, 2006 and Sonja
Douglas Robinson to serve the unexpired term on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council/Criminal Justice Partnership
Advisory Board, with the term to expire September 30, 2005.
Vice-Chairman Boseman nominated George E. Tilley. Commissioner Caster seconded the nomination.
Commissioner Pritchett nominated Reid C. Toth. Commissioner Caster seconded the nomination.
Commissioner Caster nominated Dolores M. Williams. Vice-Chairman Boseman seconded the nomination.
Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Greer declared the nominations closed
Chairman Greer called for a vote on the appointment of George E. Tilley, Reid C. Toth, and Dolores M.
Williams.
Vote:
The Board voted unanimously to appoint George E. Tilley, Reid C. Toth, and Dolores M. Williams to serve on
the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council/Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board, with the terms to expire September
30, 2007.
Appointment of William H. Terrell to the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board
Chairman Greer announced that one vacancy needed to be filled to serve an unexpired term on the Cape Fear
Museum Advisory Board. He reported that five applications were received, and requested nominations from the Board.
Commissioner Pritchett nominated William H. Terrell. Commissioner Caster seconded the nomination.
Chairman Greer nominated Donald Patience. The nomination did not receive a second.
Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Greer declared the nominations closed.
Chairman Greer called for a vote on the appointment of William H. Terrell.
Vote:
The Board voted unanimously to appoint William H. Terrell to serve the unexpired term on the Cape Fear
Museum Advisory Board, with the term to expire on June 30, 2005.
Reappointments of Carl D. Brown, Patricia L. Leonard, Nancy S. Marks, and Frank Taylor to Serve on the New
Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees
Chairman Greer announced that four vacancies needed to be filled on the New Hanover Regional Medical
Center Board of Trustees. He reported that forty-eight applications were received with four applicants, Carl D. Brown,
Patricia L. Leonard, Nancy S. Marks, and Frank Taylor being eligible for reappointment.
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Vice-Chairman Boseman nominated Carl D. Brown, Patricia L. Leonard, Nancy S. Marks, and Frank Taylor.
Commissioner Caster seconded the nomination.
Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Greer declared the nominations closed.
Chairman Greer called for a vote on the reappointments of Carl D. Brown, Patricia L. Leonard, Nancy S. Marks,
and Frank Taylor.
Vote:
The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Carl D. Brown, Patricia L. Leonard, Nancy S. Marks, and Frank
Taylor to serve on the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees, with the terms to expire September
30, 2007.
Appointment of Charles Pennington to Serve on the Tourism Development Authority
Chairman Greer announced that one vacancy needed to be filled to serve an unexpired term on the Tourism
Development Authority in the category of Owner/Manager of a County Bed and Breakfast Facility. He reported that
one application was received from Charles Pennington, owner/manager of The Verandas Bed and Breakfast. He
requested nominations from the Board.
Commissioner Caster nominated Charles Pennington. Commissioner Pritchett seconded the nomination.
Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Greer declared the nominations closed.
Chairman Greer called for a vote on the appointment of Charles Pennington.
Vote:
The Board voted unanimously to appoint Charles Pennington to serve the unexpired term on the Tourism
Development Authority, with the term to expire December 31, 2006.
MEETING CONVENED FROM REGULAR SESSION TO HOLD A MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER
COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
Chairman Greer convened from Regular Session at 11:05 a.m. to hold a meeting of the New Hanover County
Water and Sewer District.
Chairman Greer reconvened to Regular Session at 11:10 a.m.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Greer 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.
Randy Crow stated that he is a candidate for the Board of County Commissioners and felt it would be best if
the decision for the planning design of Ogden Elementary School and the NHC Board of Education superintendent’s
contract extension were delayed until after the November election.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Item Presented by Public Information Officer Mark Boyer
Public Information Officer Boyer announced that an Open House for the jail would be held on Saturday,
September 25, 2004 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Items Presented by Commissioner Caster
Commissioner Caster reported that he attended several meetings and events including the Convention
Leadership Team, the Center for Marine Science Advisory Board, the Convention Center Task Force, the presentation
of grant funds to the Fire District by Representative McIntyre, the CAMA Land Use Advisory Panel, the Masters Public
Information Advisory Panel, the Community College Board Meeting at Miller-Motte Technical College, the Cape Fear
Museum new exhibit opening and the Constitution Reading Program on the deck of the USS North Carolina Battleship.
Commissioner Caster reported that the U.S. Maritime Administration is considering moving two Ready Reserve
Fleet vessels from Wilmington to the James River Reserve fleet in Virginia in 2005 and is concerned about the economic
impact this would have locally.
Commissioner Caster reported receiving e-mails from downtown central business district owners requesting
the sheriff’s department enforce the ALE Laws in certain businesses and requested Chief Deputy W.T. Parker to provide
details.
Chief Deputy Parker reported that the businesses in question are private clubs and are not open to public
inspection by law enforcement agencies. However, the ABC Board does have the right to inspect these clubs.
Commissioner Caster stated that the request from the business owners would be forwarded to the ABC Board
for consideration.
Commissioner Caster reported that the 800-MHz radio antennae site study is continuing and the permit for the
Northside Waste Water Treatment Plant is forthcoming.
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Items Presented by Vice-Chairman Boseman
Vice-Chairman Boseman reported that she enjoyed attending the Constitution Reading Program on the deck
of the USS North Carolina Battleship and apologized for being late due to being called to serve on jury duty.
Items Presented by Commissioner Pritchett
Commissioner Pritchett commented that she enjoyed attending the Constitution Reading Program, the CAPPS
meeting report on emissions, the Cape Fear Museum new exhibit opening, the HUD Fair Housing luncheon, and the 50 th
Anniversary of Wrightsville Beach School.
CLOSED SESSION
Chairman Greer announced a Closed Session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11 (6) to conduct the performance
evaluation for the Clerk to the Board.
Motion
: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(6)
to convene to Closed Session to conduct the six-month probationary review for the Clerk to the Board. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Greer convened to Closed Session at 11:30 a.m.
CONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Chairman Greer reconvened to Regular Session at 11:45 a.m. He reported that the six-month probationary
review was completed for the Clerk to the Board and the Board is very pleased with Ms. Schult’s performance and looks
forward to a long working relationship.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Greer called for a motion to adjourn.
Motion
: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster, to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Chairman Greer adjourned the meeting at 11:47 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board