2004-10-18 Regular Meeting
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 30
REGULAR MEETING, OCTOBER 18, 2004 PAGE 157
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, October 18, 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: Vice-Chairman Julia Boseman; 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.
Chairman Robert G. Greer was absent.
Vice-Chairman Boseman called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Rev. Paul Christ, Pastor of Kure Memorial Lutheran Church and member of the Human Relations Commission,
gave the invocation.
Commissioner Caster led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Vice-Chairman Boseman asked if any member of the Board would like to discuss or remove an item from the
Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Pritchett requested that the spelling of Dr. Hormoze Goudarzi’s name be corrected in the minutes
of the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2004 and that the minutes include a statement clarifying that the Towns of
Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach have chosen to initiate separate Hazard Mitigation Plans.
Hearing no further comments, Vice-Chairman Boseman asked for direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett to approve the items on the Consent
Agenda as presented with the correction to the minutes as noted. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 to 0.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
The Commissioners approved the corrected minutes of the following meeting as presented by the Clerk to the
Board:
Regular Meeting – October 4, 2004
Adoption of Resolutions on Mental Health Reform
The Commissioners adopted two resolutions. The first resolution requesting the N. C. General Assembly to
consider modification of the mental health reform initiatives to better serve citizens and local governments and the
second resolution requesting the N. C. Association of County Commissioners to inform and educate citizens on the
impact of the reform on local communities.
Copies of the resolutions are hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book
XXIX, Page 8.1.
Acknowledgment of Report from New Hanover County Schools Capital Outlay Budget Amendment – New
Hanover County Schools
The Commissioners acknowledged the report of the New Hanover County Schools capital budget amendment
decreasing carryover balances for year-end accruals that were approved by the Board of Education on September 14,
2004.
Approval of Submission of an Emergency Operations Planning Grant and Budget Amendment #05-0058 –
Emergency Management Department
The Commissioners approved the submission of an Emergency Operations Planning Grant from the NC
Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $20,000; authorized Emergency Management Director Warren
Lee to sign the Memorandum of Agreement; and approved the associated budget amendment #05-0058. The funds will
be used to complete the Continuity of Operations Plans for the New Hanover County departments that were not included
in the initial planning phase. This grant does not require a local match, but will require local funds to be spent and
invoices to be submitted to NC Division of Emergency Management for reimbursement.
Budget Amendment - #05-0058 - Emergency Management
AdjustmentDebit Credit
Emergency Management:
FEMA-Emergency Planning Grant$20,000
Contracted Services$20,000
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Explanation: To establish a budget for Emergency Planning Grant funding in the amount of $20,000 received
from the NC Department of Crime Control and Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management. Funds will be used
for Continuity of Operations Plans for New Hanover County departments.
Approval of Bank of America, N.A. Resolution for Opening and Maintaining Deposit Accounts and Services and
a Commercial Segment Deposit Account Signature Card - Finance Department
The Commissioners approved a Bank of America, N.A. resolution for opening and maintaining deposit accounts
and services and approved a commercial segment deposit account signature card for Department of Social Services trust
client.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract # 05-0078 for an Excavator to Gregory Poole Equipment Company
and Approval of Budget Amendment #05-0061- Environmental Management
The Commissioners adopted a resolution awarding contract #05-0078 to the lowest responsible bid to the
Gregory Poole Equipment Company in the amount of $168,864 for an excavator and approved the associated budget
amendment #05-0061. The excavator was included in this year’s adopted budget as a purchase that would be paid from
white goods grant funds that are received from the state. The balance of the unused white goods money is in the
Department of Environmental Management unappropriated fund balance.
Budget Amendment #05-0061 – Environmental Management
Adjustment DebitCredit
Landfill:
Appropriated Fund Balance$128,864
White Goods - Capital$128,864
Explanation: To budget white goods funds previously received from the state and not budgeted. The expense
budget amendment is to the white goods capital expense account to the amount needed to purchase an excavator. The
amount of this budget amendment, in addition to the $40,000 in the adopted budget, will total the purchase price of
$168,864. The white goods funds are received from the state and are restricted in how they must be used. This purchase
is in accordance with the state requirements for these funds.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX,
Page 8.2.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract # 05-0079 for Front End Loader to Gregory Poole Equipment
Company and Approval of Budget Amendment #05-0060 – Environmental Management
The Commissioners adopted a resolution to award contract #05-0079 to the lowest responsible bid to the
Gregory Poole Equipment Company in the amount of $117,062 for a front-end loader and approved the associated
budget amendment #05-0060. The front-end loader was included in this year’s adopted budget as a purchase that would
be handled through installment financing. The County has received a $25,000 grant towards the purchase of the front-
end loader; therefore, the amount that will be financed is $92,062.
Budget Amendment #05-0060 - Environmental Management
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Recycling:
Installment Loan Proceeds$92,062
Capital Outlay - Equipment$92,062
Explanation: This Budget Amendment is for accounting purposes only to budget financing proceeds. A grant
was received to pay $25,000 of the front-end loader. The balance of the loader cost in the amount of $92,062 was
approved in the Adopted Budget to be purchased through installment financing and the required financing costs related
to this purchase were in the Adopted Budget.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX,
Page 8.3.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract #05-0110 for Financial/Human Resources Software System and
Required Hardware, Conversion, Project Implementation, Consultation Services, and Training Services to Munis,
Inc., Adoption of Project Ordinance and Approval of Budget Amendment #2005-15 – Information Technology
Department
The Commissioners adopted a resolution awarding contract #05-0110 to Munis, Inc., for Financial/Human
Resources software system and required hardware, conversion, project implementation, consultation services, and
training services. They also approved the project ordinance and the associated budget amendment #2005-15.
The purchase of the system is being presented for award through the piggyback process allowed through G.S.
143-129(g) which allows local governments to buy off of another government's contract if the vendor is willing to
provide the item at the same or better price. The County of Dane, Wisconsin completed a formal RFP process for a
Financial/Human Resources Software System, the required hardware, conversion, project implementation, support and
training services, and Munis, Inc. was awarded the bid. Munis, Inc. has offered to extend to New Hanover County even
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more favorable pricing than the Dane County pricing.
Budget Amendment – #2005-15 Computer System Improvements Capital Project
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Installment Loan Proceeds$1,100,000
Capital Project Expense$1,100,000
Explanation: To establish budget according to Capital Project Ordinance.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX,
Page 8.4. and a copy of the Capital Project Ordinance is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX, Page 8.5.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract #05-0115 for a Convenience Term Contract for Products,
Maintenance, and Value-Added Services to Cisco, Inc. – Information Technology Department
The Commissioners adopted a resolution awarding contract #05-0115 to Cisco, Inc. for a convenience term
contract for products, maintenance, and value-added services. The purchase of the convenience term contract is being
presented for award through the piggyback process allowed through G.S. 143-129(g) which allows local governments
to buy off of another government's contract if the vendor is willing to provide the item at the same or better price. The
City of Jacksonville, North Carolina completed a formal RFP process and Cisco, Inc., was awarded the bid. New
Hanover County has contacted Cisco, Inc. and Cisco, Inc. has agreed to extend the same agreement to New Hanover
County. There is no required purchase. This is strictly a convenience contract for the County to use as needs arise and
if New Hanover County deems it would be beneficial to purchase from it.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX,
Page 8.6.
Adoption of Resolution Awarding Contract #05-0137 for Installment Financing Agreement with Bank of America
Leasing and Capital Group– Finance Department
The Commissioners adopted a resolution awarding contract #05-0137 to the lowest responsible bid to the Bank
of America Leasing and Capital Group for installment financing agreement and authorized the County Manager, the
Finance Director, the County Attorney and their staff to act on behalf of the County in regard to the execution of the
contract. In the current FY04-05 adopted budget, the purchase of a Financial/Human Resources Software System and
the required Hardware, Conversion, Project Implementation, Consultation, and Training Services and a Front End Loader
for the Landfill were approved to be purchased as installment financing items.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX,
Page 8.7.
Approval of Budget Amendment #05-0064 – Health Department
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendment:
Budget Amendment #05-0064 – Health Department
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Child Care Health Consultant$5,681
Departmental Supplies$5,681
Explanation: To budget rollover funds from FY 03-04 into FY 04-05 to support the Child Care Health
Consultant program. Funds will be used to purchase a laptop and projector for program use. Remaining funds, if any
will be used toward travel expenses.
Approval of Budget Amendment #05-0065 – Health Department
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendment:
Budget Amendment #05-0065 – Health Department
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Women's Preventive Health:
State Grant$11,118
Departmental Supplies$11,118
Explanation: To budget additional funds received from the state to purchase contraceptives, pap tests and
chlamydeous and GC lab testing.
Adoption of Local Governmental Resolution Authorizing the Sheriff Department to Submit a Grant Application
to the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program for the 2005 Law Enforcement Liaison
Reimbursement Grant- Sheriff’s Office
The Commissioners authorized the Sheriff’s Office to submit a grant application and local governmental
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resolution to the Governor’s Highway Safety Program for the 2005 Law Enforcement Liaison Reimbursement Grant in
the amount of $10,000 and approved the associated budget amendment if the grant is awarded. No local match is
required. If the grant is awarded the funds will be used for equipment and travel funds.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX,
Page 8.8.
Acceptance of Tax Collection Reports through September 30, 2004
The Commissioners accepted the following Tax Collection reports through September 30, 2004, as submitted
by the Collector of 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 8.9.
Release of Tax Value
The Commissioners granted Senior Citizen/Disability Exclusions to the following taxpayers.
Best, Mable Frances$20,000
Caputo, Donna35,603
Cleeve, Thelma L.57,848
Cubbage, Earl D. Jr.42,072
Dunn, Ruth49,267
Harrelson, Mary Ann M. Life Estate48,447
Kearns, Garry F. Etal.18,463
Ketchum, Laura H.46,053
Nixon, Annie H.27,484
Robinson, Mary Louise32,057
Scribner, George D. Clarice F.73,020
Thompson, Bebe S.39,121
Tice, Doris M.58,677
Williams, Evelyn69,682
The Commissioners granted the delinquent application for exemption from property tax for the following
organization:
First Fruit MinistriesR06505-001-026-000
Approval of Budget Amendment #05-0056 – Airlie Gardens
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendment:
Budget Amendment #05-0056 – Airlie Gardens
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Public Beach Access Grant – CAMA$2,316
Contracted Services$2,316
Explanation: To adjust budget to reflect expenditures from FY 03-04.
Approval of Budget Amendment #05-0057 – Board of Elections
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendment:
Budget Amendment #05-0057 – Board of Elections
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Board of Elections:$12,090
Help America Vote Act$12,090
Explanation: To budget funds from Help America Vote Act to fund temporary salaries for the One-Stop Voting
program.
Approval of Budget Amendment #05-0062 – Sheriff’s Office
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendment:
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Budget Amendment #05-0062 – Sheriff Department
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Administration:
Other$10,372
Vice:
Maintenance & Repair Equipment$10,372
Explanation: To budget revenue received by NC Superior Court motion for unclaimed funds that were either
seized as evidence of the crime or were abandoned property to which no person has made claim. The Sheriff’s Office
Vice and Narcotics Division have closed the cases. The NC Court motion, signed by Superior Court Judge W. Allen
Cobb, Jr., reads that the unclaimed funds shall be turned over to the NHC Sheriff’s Office, Vice and Narcotics Division
and are to be budgeted for the purpose of Line Item 3920, Maintenance and Repair – Equipment.
Approval of Budget Amendment #05-0063 – Health Department
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendment:
Budget Amendment #05-0063 – Health Department
AdjustmentDebitCredit
School Health:
Contributions from School$13,100
Salaries and Wages$11,619
Social Security Taxes $784
Retirement – Local Government Employee $697
Explanation: To increase the revenue and expenditures in the School Health budget so that a position can be
increased from twenty hours per week to thirty hours per week.
Approval of Budget Amendment #2005-13 – Sheriff’s Office
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendment:
Budget Amendment #2005-13 – Sheriff’s Office
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Federal Forfeited Property:
Federally Forfeited Property$20,040
Capital Project Expense$20,040
Explanation: To increase budget for additional revenue received on September 21 and 29, 2004. Federal
Forfeited Property funds are budgeted as received and must be used for law enforcement, as the Sheriff deems necessary.
Approval of Budget Amendment #2005-14 – Sheriff’s Office
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendment:
Budget Amendment #2005-14 – Sheriff’s Office
AdjustmentDebitCredit
Controlled Substance Tax:
Controlled Substance Tax$1,761
Capital Project Expense$1,761
Explanation: To increase budget for additional revenue received on September 28, 2004. Controlled Substance
Tax 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 Year: Gregory L. Benton - Property Management
William Conyers - Property Management
Ten Year: Judy P. Evonko - Health Department
Fifteen Year: Travis C. Robinson - Sheriff's Office
Twenty Year: Jamie S. Kilgore - Health Department
Sandra B. Randolph - Register of Deeds
On behalf of the Board, Vice-Chairman Boseman presented a service award to each employee, expressed
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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:
Wendy Winter – Airlie Gardens
Winslow Floyd – Inspections
Nequan Peartree – Juvenile Center
Ben Croom – Social Services
Zanetta Reeves – Social Services
Stephanie Floyd – Water and Sewer Finance
Jodi Kerwin – Animal Control
On behalf of the Board, Vice-Chairman Boseman welcomed the new employees to County Government and
wished them success with their new positions.
RECOGNITION OF WILMINGTON-CAPE FEAR HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION AND THE
WILMINGTON REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
County Manager O’Neal introduced Donna Girardot, Director of the Business Alliance for a Sound Economy,
Jeff Hilton, President of the Wilmington Cape Fear Home Builders Association, and Chip Berry, representing
Wilmington Regional REALTORS and requested Mr. Hilton and Mr. Berry to make the presentation.
Mr. Hilton and Mr. Berry reported that the City of Wilmington Storm Water Services Department developed
a brochure explaining ways homeowners can become part of the solution to pollution by following procedures outlined
in the brochure. The Wilmington Cape Fear Home Builders Association and the Wilmington Regional Association of
REALTORS printed 10,000 copies of the brochure and have included it in the closing packages received by every new
homebuyer upon purchasing a home. The Wilmington Cape Fear Home Builders Association and the Wilmington
Regional Association of REALTORS recognize that a healthy environment and a healthy economy go hand in hand.
On behalf of the Board, Vice-Chairman Boseman thanked Mr. Hilton and Mr. Berry for the presentation.
PRESENTATION ON THE NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF AVIATION
County Manager O’Neal introduced Dr. Charles Kays, Public Relations/Media Committee Chairman of the
Wilmington Aviation Foundation, and asked him to make the presentation.
Dr. Kays reported that the purpose of the Wilmington Aviation Foundation is to gather aviation artifacts,
exhibits, aircraft and other memorabilia from the people of New Hanover County and across the state. These items will
be displayed in the museum which is to be located in the former Bluethenthal Field=s Main Terminal building and will
serve as reminders of our rich aviation heritage.
Dr. Kays introduced Hollan Anderson, Executive Director of the North Carolina Museum of Aviation.
Ms. Anderson reported that the Foundation=s mission includes that of educating children, families and visitors
on the role Southeastern North Carolina has played in aviation history and premiered the promotional documentary video
on the proposed North Carolina Museum of Aviation to be located at the Wilmington International Airport.
On behalf of the Board Vice-Chairman Boseman thanked Dr. Kays and Ms. Anderson for the excellent video
and presentation.
CONSIDERATION OF THE 2005-2007 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES PLAN
Vice-Chairman Boseman requested Phyllis Gorham, Chairperson of the New Hanover County Board of Social
Services to make the presentation.
Ms. Gorham reported that the Planning Committee appointed by the County Commissioners to develop the
2005-2007 Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) plan has completed its work. New Hanover County will
remain a standard county and changes in the plan are minimal. The Department of Social Services Board reviewed and
approved the plan on September 28, 2004.
Vice-Chairman Boseman thanked Ms. Gorham for the presentation and requested direction from the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett to approve the 2005-2007 TANF Plan
as recommended by the Planning Committee and the Department of Social Services Board. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED 4 TO 0.
PRESENTATION OF THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS FUNDED BY THE WORKFORCE
INVESTMENT ACT IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY
County Manager O’Neal introduced Margie Parker, Workforce Development Director for the Cape Fear
Council of Governments, and asked her to make the presentation.
Ms. Parker reported that The Cape Fear Workforce Development Consortium (CFWDC) is an association of
the four counties of Region 0 - Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender to provide employment and training
activities under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998 through the one stop Job Link Career Center and is
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customer focused for both employers and job seekers.
In the Cape Fear Local Area, each of the four participating counties appointed its Cape Fear Council of
Governments' (COG) Executive Committee representative to represent the county in matters related to workforce
development. The Consortium is an equal partner with the Workforce Development Board in providing policy guidance
and oversight with respect to the local workforce development system.
The Cape Fear Workforce Development Board is appointed by the Cape Fear Workforce Development
Consortium Board to provide policy guidance and program oversight for workforce development programs in the four
counties. The Board is a group of volunteers representing local business and industry, educational agencies, community
based organizations, organized labor, rehabilitation agencies, economic development and the public employment service.
On behalf of the Board, Vice-Chairman Boseman thanked Ms. Parker for the presentation.
UPDATE ON THE 800 MHZ PROJECT
Assistant County Manager Weaver reported that the US Coast Guard Loran tower study has been completed
and that the tower has been determined to be un-useable for an expanded 800 MHz system. It appears that the Charter
Cable (KGI Wireless) tower at Seabreeze meets the criteria for the project.
KGI Wireless has stated that they will be willing to lease space on the tower for $1,400 per month, provided
the County pays a $1,000 application fee and provides an acceptable engineering analysis. Staff is still seeking answers
to some basic business questions, including the term length of the lease and the terms of KGI's existing lease on the land
on which the tower is located. Once the answers to the outstanding questions are satisfactorily resolved, Staff will bring
back to the Board for approval the change order with Hatfield and Dawson Engineering, the lease agreement, funding
options and the associated budget amendment. The project cost will be approximately $2.8 million and can be financed
over a period of eight to ten years.
Emergency Management Director Warren Lee reported that the time frame after Board approval and the
completion of the engineering study will be approximately six months.
Commissioner Davis requested Assistant County Manager Weaver to explain what is included in the $2.8
million cost.
Assistant County Manager Weaver responded that included in the cost for the fourteen-channel 800 MHz
expansion system will be the equipment, software, and hardware modifications to make the simulcast system work
between the new system and the existing system. Staff is considering purchasing a slightly larger twenty-channel
system.
Commissioner Pritchett asked if there was a possibility to obtain outside funding or if the benefitting
municipalities were contributing to the cost of the project.
Assistant County Manager Weaver reported that Emergency Management Director Warren Lee does have a
lead on potential funding and that the municipalities have not offered to contribute to the project.
Tim Fuller, Kure Beach Town Councilman, spoke on project delays and his concern that the proposed system
will not provide adequate service. He requested that the County hire an engineer to conduct one study of all potential
sites and stated that at one time the Highway Patrol had offered to conduct the study.
Calvin Peck, Town Manager of Carolina Beach, spoke about the urgent need for the system to aid the fire
department, police department, sheriff department and emergency responders in serving the safety needs of the County’s
citizens.
Commissioner Davis stated that he is in support of the project but is concerned that the project is done correctly
in the most efficient and effective way.
Vice-Chairman Boseman asked Assistant County Manager Weaver if other sites than the Seabreeze tower
needed to be considered.
Assistant County Manager Weaver stated that it was possible to have an engineer conduct a study on all
potential sites but that Staff feels the Seabreeze tower site is in a good location with strong construction and will work.
He cautioned that there will never be 100% County coverage and that dead spots will always exist but that staff is taking
the necessary steps to ensure that the system will meet the new requirements.
BREAK
: Vice Chairman Boseman called for a break at 10:25 a.m.
CONSIDERATION OF JOINING THE CAPE FEAR RIVER ASSEMBLY
Mr. Don Freeman, Executive Director of the Cape Fear River Assembly, reported that the Assembly serves
as a steward of water resources in the region from Greensboro and High Point to Wilmington. Since its inception over
thirty-one years ago, the primary objective of the Cape Fear River Assembly has been the wise use and management
of the river.
In the past, the Assembly and its efforts have been directly supported by financial assistance from a few
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counties, but for continued operation, support is needed from all twenty-nine counties located within the Cape Fear River
basin.
Mr. Freeman stated that the Cape Fear River Assembly is asking the County to join the Assembly at a
sustaining cost of $9,524 per year.
Commissioner Davis asked Mr. Freeman if this amount was for administrative costs.
Mr. Freeman replied that it was for administrative costs for the continued operation of the Cape Fear River
Assembly.
Commissioner Pritchett clarified that the Town of Carolina Beach is a sustaining member of the Cape Fear
River Assembly with membership fees in the amount of $542. She stated her concern that citizens would be paying
double for the Assembly membership, once from the municipality and once from the County. She also stated the
importance of the Cape Fear River to the City of Wilmington since the City’s drinking water comes from the river.
Commissioner Davis clarified that the city of Wilmington is not a member of the Cape Fear River Assembly.
Vice-Chairman Boseman asked for direction of the Board.
Motion:
Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster to join the Cape Fear River Assembly
at a cost of $4,983 to cover membership for the County, Town of Kure Beach, Town of Carolina Beach and the Town
of Wrightsville Beach. Upon vote, the MOTION FAILED IN A 2 TO 2 TIE. Vice-Chairman Boseman and
Commissioner Davis voted in opposition.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appointment to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
Vice-Chairman Boseman announced that one vacancy needed to be filled on the Adult Care Home Community
Advisory Committee due to the expiration of the term of current Board member Christopher H. Walker, who is eligible
for reappointment.
Commissioner Caster nominated Christopher H. Walker for a 3-year term. Commissioner Pritchett seconded
the nomination.
Vice-Chairman Boseman called for a vote on the nomination of Christopher H. Walker.
Vote:
The board voted 4 to 0 to appoint Christopher H. Walker to serve a 3-year term on the Adult Care Home
Community Advisory Committee, with the term to expire October 31, 2007.
Appointment to the Board of Fire Commissioners
Vice-Chairman Boseman announced that one vacancy needed to be filled on the Board of Fire Commissioners
to fill an unexpired term ending July 1, 2005. She reported that two applications were received.
Vice-Chairman Boseman requested nominations from the Board.
Commissioner Pritchett nominated Diane F. Doliber. Commissioner Caster seconded the nomination.
Hearing no further nominations, Vice-Chairman Boseman declared the nominations closed and called for a vote
on the nomination of Diane F. Doliber.
Vote:
The board voted to appoint Diane F. Doliber to serve an unexpired term on the Board of Fire Commissioners with
the term to expire July 1, 2005.
Appointments to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Vice-Chairman Boseman announced that a maximum of three vacancies exist on the Nursing Home
Community Advisory Committee. She reported that two applications were received and requested nominations from
the Board.
Commissioner Caster nominated Karen Wright Jefferson and Robert R. Richardson to serve initial one-year
terms on the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee. Commissioner Pritchett seconded the nomination.
Hearing no further nominations, Vice-Chairman Boseman declared the nominations closed and called for a vote
on the nominations of Karen Wright Jefferson and Robert R. Richardson.
Vote:
The board voted 4 to 0 to appoint Karen Wright Jefferson and Robert R. Richardson to serve initial one-year terms
on the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee with the terms to expire October 31, 2005.
MEETING CONVENED FROM REGULAR SESSION TO HOLD A MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER
COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
Vice-Chairman Boseman convened from Regular Session at 11:15 a.m. to hold a meeting of the New Hanover
County Water and Sewer District.
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Vice-Chairman Boseman reconvened to Regular Session at 11:25 a.m.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Vice-Chairman Boseman announced that time had been reserved to allow the public to present an item that was
not listed on the regular agenda. She requested all persons speaking to limit their remarks to three minutes.
Mark Cope, a resident of New Hanover County, spoke on his concerns about the Amendment One legislation
that will be on the November 2, 2004 ballot.
Betty Scott, a resident of New Hanover County, spoke on her concerns about the Amendment One legislation
that will be on the November 2, 2004 ballot and unfinished sewer system projects in the County.
Chris Bailey, representing the Cape Fear Council of Governments, presented the Board with a plaque and
thanked them for their support.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF COUNTY FAIR TIP FEES
County Manager O’Neal reported that the New Hanover County Fair has requested that the County waive the
tipping fees this year. Tip fees have been waived in the past for the Fair, and in accordance with policies adopted by
the Board of Commissioners, the Fair has submitted the appropriate form.
Motion
: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Caster to waive the tipping fees for the New
Hanover County Fair not to exceed the amount of $600. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO 0.
Items Presented by Commissioner Caster
Commissioner Caster shared that he attended a Department of Social Services work training session; the
CAMA Land Use Planning meeting, and that he and County Engineer Greg Thompson continue to meet with concerned
citizens on water and sewer issues.
Items Presented by Commissioner Pritchett
Commissioner Pritchett reported that she received a fraud alert from the Council of Governments. The
alert warns that unidentified persons posing as Board of Election employees are calling citizens requesting
information on voter registration issues and requesting Social Security numbers or a credit card number. The public
should not respond to these calls nor give out any personal information. These are not legitimate calls from the
Board of Elections.
Commissioner Pritchett shared that she attended the breakfast event sponsored by the National Alliance for
the Mental Ill-Wilmington; the Cape Fear River Advisory annual meeting; took a tour of the old jail and law
enforcement center; and enjoyed serving at the employee appreciation day lunch.
Item Presented by Commissioner Davis
Commissioner Davis reported that he received a letter from Ms. Sarah Jeffers who is concerned that in
2003 she qualified for the senior property tax exemption but has been notified that she did not qualify for the 2004
exemption. He requested that the Tax Department perform an investigation, provide a response to Ms. Jeffers, and
copy him on the response.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice-Chairman Boseman called for a motion to adjourn.
Motion:
Commissioner Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED 4 to 0.
Vice-Chairman Boseman adjourned the meeting at 11:40 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board