2009-10-15 Agenda ReviewNEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 31
AGENDA REVIEW MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 2009 PAGE 688
ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met for Agenda Review on Thursday, October 15,
2009, at 4:00 p.m. in the Lucie F. Harrell Conference Room at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230
Government Center Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Members present were: Chairman Ted Davis, Jr.; 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 announced that the purpose of the meeting is to review and
discuss the Boards October 19, 2009 Regular Session meeting agenda.
The Board reviewed Consent Agenda Item 6 Approval of New Hanover County Personnel Policy
Revisions. Assistant County Manager Andre Mallette presented an overview of the request reporting that the
revisions update the format, organization and language from the original 1977 document and improve readability as
well as notable changes to Articles 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. After Board discussion concerning campaign donations for
elected officials, the Board directed staff to remove the language referencing official from Article 6.3. Staff will
have the revision ready for Mondays meeting.
The Board reviewed Regular Agenda Item 11 Presentation of Plaques and Certificates for Participation in
the 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program by LINC, Inc. LINC, Inc. Director Frankie Roberts will be in
attendance to make the presentation.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 12 Consideration of Lights on Afterschool Day Proclamation.
Vice-Chairman Thompson will read the proclamation into the record.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 13 Consideration of Adoption Awareness Month
Proclamation. Commissioner Caster will read the proclamation into the record.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 14 Consideration of Funding a Feasibility Study for New
Hanover County to Assume Responsibility of Beach Renourishment Activities. Commissioner Caster presented an
overview of the request and reported that the Ports, Waterway, and Beach Commission met and recommended the
County fund a feasibility study. The study would explore alternative funding and implementation strategies for the
three federal beach renourishment projects in the County, given the present difficulties in obtaining regular federal
funding and long-term authorizations. This study would be funded through the Room Occupancy Tax Fund and is
expected to cost no more than $100,000. After discussion, the Board directed staff to remove the language is
expected to cost no more than $100,000.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 15 Presentation on Proposed Wilmington Trolley System.
Bill Bryden, Chair of the newly formed Ad-Hoc Wilmington Trolley Committee will be present to make the
presentation.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 16 Presentation of Community Child Protection Team Annual
Report and Appointment of Members. Director of New Hanover County Department of Social Services LaVaughn
Nesmith and/or Wanda Marino, Assistant Director, New Hanover County Department of Social Services will be
present to make the presentation.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 17 Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the Language
of the Legion Stadium Interlocal Agreement with the City of Wilmington. Vice-Chairman Thompson and
Commissioner Caster presented an overview of the request highlighting that the amendments deal with the use of the
fields, maintenance of the fields for wear and tear, and an at-large appointee be placed on the Legion Stadium
Commission by the City of Wilmingtons appointment committee and approved by the Commission. The stadium is
owned by the City of Wilmington.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 18 Consideration of Acceptance of a Grant from the North
Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund for the Development of Smith Creek Park. Parks Director Neal Lewis
presented an overview of the request highlighting that the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund
Authority has awarded a matching grant in the amount of $500,000 for the development of Smith Creek Park. Staff
is requesting the Board adopt the associated budget ordinance amendment.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 19 Presentation on Proposed New Hanover County
Endowment Program. County Manager Bruce Shell presented an overview of the request highlighting that it is an
opportunity for citizens to invest in the future of New Hanover County by investing in services they support.
The Board discussed Regular Agenda Item 20 Committee Appointments. The Board reviewed the
committee applications.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 31
AGENDA REVIEW MEETING, OCTOBER 15, 2009 PAGE 689
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Davis adjourned the Agenda Review meeting at 4:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board