2005-08-15 Regular Meeting
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING, AUGUST 15,2005
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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, August 15,2005,
at 9:00 a.ill. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington,
NC.
Members present were: Chairman Robert G. Greer; Vice-Chairman William A. Caster; Commissioner Ted
Davis, Jr.; Commissioner William A. Kopp, Jr.; Commissioner Nancy H. Pritchett; County Manager Allen O'Neal;
County Attorney Wanda M. Copley; and Clerk to the Board Sheila 1. Schult.
Chairman Greer called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Reverend Bob Bauman, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church gave the invocation.
Commissioner Davis led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Chairman Greer announced that Consent Agenda Item #4, Approval of Sale of Surplus Property, has been
withdrawn and asked if any member of the Board would like to discuss or remove an item from the Consent Agenda.
Hearing none, Chairman Greer called for a motion for approval.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to approve the items on the Consent
Agenda as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
The Commissioners approved the minutes of the following meetings as presented by the Clerk to the Board:
Regular Meeting, August 1, 2005
Closed Session Meeting, August 1, 2005
Regular Continued Meeting, August 9, 2005
Adoption of Resolution to Add San Mateo Drive, Wingate Drive, Naples Drive, Hillside Drive, Stapleton Road
and Branford Road in Kirkwood at Arrondale Subdivision to the State Highway System
The Commissioners adopted the resolution to add San Mateo Drive, Wingate Drive, Naples Drive, Hillside
Drive, Stapleton Road and Branford Road in Kirkwood at Arrondale Subdivision to the State Highway System (Div. File
No. 1069-N).
A copy ofthe resolution is hereby incorporated as a part ofthe minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX,
Page 26.1.
Approval to Upgrade Temporary Groundskeeper Position to Heavy Equipment Operator - Environmental
Management
The Commissioners upgraded the temporary Groundskeeper position to Heavy Equipment Operator at the
Landfill. Currently four Heavy Equipment Operators at the landfill handle up to 1000 tons of waste daily, ten hours per
day, five days per week, half a day on Saturday and most holidays. The additional amount of waste, responsibilities, and
requirements justify the temporary position upgrade to a Heavy Equipment Operator.
Approval of the Installation of an Air Cooled Chiller at the Detention Facility - Property Management
The Commissioners adopted the resolution approving contract #06-0051 with Carrier Corporation for the
installation of an AquaSnap Scroll Chiller at the Detention Facility in the amount of$176,795 and authorized the County
Manager to execute the contract documents.
A copy ofthe resolution is hereby incorporated as a part ofthe minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX,
Page 26.2.
Authorization to Submit a Revised Grant Application and Local Governmental Resolution to the Governor's
Highway Safety Program for a Project Safe Roads Grant - Sheriff's Office
The Commissioners authorized the Sheriff's Office to submit a revised grant application and local governmental
resolution as requested by the NC Governor's Highway Safety Program (GHSP) for a Project Safe Roads grant. The
grant request has been approved by GHSP with the exception to revise the grant's projected cost from $117,884 to
$65,000 ($48,7 50 federal and $16,250 local match). The revised grant includes the purchase oftwo traffic enforcement
vehicles at a cost of $60,000 and two radar units at a cost of $5,000. As in the original request to the Board of
Commissioners, the Sheriff is requesting that General Fund Contingency funds be used for the local match requirement.
A copy ofthe resolution is hereby incorporated as a part ofthe minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX,
Page 26.3.
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Approval to Budget Additional Funds Received by the Sheriff's Office
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendments for additional funds received by the Sheriff's
Office.
Budget Amendment #060012 - Sheriff's Office
Adiustment
Debit
Credit
Sheriff Administration:
Miscellaneous Revenues
Uniform Patrol:
Capital Outlay - Motor Vehicle
$22,179
$22,179
Explanation: To budget Court Order funds received for unclaimed funds that were either seized as crime
evidence or abandoned property.
Budget Amendment #060013 - Sheriff's Office
Adiustment
Debit
Credit
Appropriated Fund Balance:
Appropriated Fund Balance
Uniform Patrol:
Capital Outlay - Motor Vehicle
$4,375
$4,375
Explanation: To budget insurance proceeds received and recognized in FY 04-05 for a total loss vehicle, but
spent in FY 05-06.
Budget Amendment #200601 - Sheriff's Office
Adiustment
Debit
Credit
Controlled Substance Tax:
Controlled Substance Tax
Capital Project Expense
$22,321
$22,321
Explanation: To budget additional revenue received on June 28 and July 21, 2005.
Budget Amendment #200602 - Sheriff's Office
Adiustment
Debit
Credit
Federal Forfeited Property:
Federally Forfeited Property
Capital Project Expense
$17,292
$17,292
Explanation: To increase budget for additional revenue received on July 22, 2005.
Acceptance of Collection Settlement Reports and Charge to the Tax Collector for the Collection ofthe 2005 Levy
- Tax Department
The Commissioners, as required by N.C.G.S. 105-347 and 105-349, accepted the 2004 Levy settlement reports
and charged the Tax Collector, Patricia 1. Raynor, with the collection of the 2005 Levy.
Copies of the documents are hereby incorporated as as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book
XXIX, Page 26.4.
Acceptance of New Hanover County and New Hanover County Fire District Tax Collection Reports - Tax
Department
The Commissioners accepted the following Tax Collection reports through July 31, 2005.
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. 26.5.
Approval of Budget Amendments
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendments:
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Budget Amendment #060010 - Cooperative Extension
Adiustment
Debit
Credit
Miscellaneous Revenue
Cooperative Extension Expense
$85,000
$85,000
Explanation: To establish budget for FY 05-06 for Cooperative Extension's extended projects.
Budget Amendment # 060011 - Various
Adiustment
Debit
Credit
Planning:
EP A Water Quality Grant
Grant Expenditures
$118,217
$118,217
Emergency Management:
CER T -Citizens Corps Grant
Supplies
$1,029
$ 1,029
DHS-Part II Grant:
Supplies
Safety Equipment
Motor Vehicles
$67,442
$ 5,000
$ 34,046
$ 28,396
DHS-Part 1:
Contract Services
Supplies
$16,733
$ 12,000
$ 4,733
Sheriff-Uniform Patrol:
GHSP-LEL05 Grant
Training and Travel
$1,157
$ 1,157
Health-Community Health:
CFMF Dental Grant
Contract Services
CFMF Living Well Grant
Contract Services
Printing
Supplies
Employee Reimbursements
CFMF Diabetes Today Grant
Contract Services
Printing
Supplies
Postage
$5,833
$ 5,833
$16,166
$ 4,166
$11,500
$ 300
$ 200
$7,003
$ 6,000
$ 300
$ 403
$ 300
Health-Navigator Partnership:
PFC Grant
Salaries and Wages
FICA
Retirement
Medical Insurance
Long Term Disability
Telephone
M&R Equipment
Employee Reimbursements
Travel and Training
Printing
$64,113
$48,413
$ 2,999
$ 3,670
$ 6,618
$ 123
$ 388
$ 61
$ 783
$ 900
$ 158
$2,335
$ 2,335
Health-Care Coordination:
March of Dimes Grant
Supplies
Explanation: To rollover unexpended grant funds from FY 04-05 to FY 05-06.
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY RETIREMENT PLAQUES
County Manager 0 'Neal requested the following retired employees to step forward to receive their retirement
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plaque:
Phyllis R. Reynolds - Department of Social Services - 15 Years of Service
Anna V. Franzitta - Tax Department - 16 Years of Service
Avery G. Rollison - Health Department - 26 Years of Service
Gene A. Pulley, Jr. - Sheriff's Office - 17 Years of Service
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer presented a retirement plaque to each retiree, expressed appreciation,
and thanked them for their dedicated years of service.
PRESENTA TION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS
County Manager O'Neal requested the following employees to step forward to receive service awards:
Five Year
Christopher R. Boney - Tax Department
Steven D. Bartie - Property Management
Jeffrey S. Pinney - Sheriffs Office
Jolene F. Armstrong - Department of Social Services
Lenora K. Lunceford - Health Department
Regina M. Abate - Health Department
Dina 1. Sarro - Health Department
Robert W. Worthington - Parks Department
Jeffrey P. Cromer - Sheriffs Office
Ten Year
Tina N. Godley - Register of Deeds
Helen M. Styes - Library
Fifteen Year
Mark W. Vincent -Sheriff's Office
Karen 1. Batton - Parks Department
Deanna A. Cochran - Tax Department
Twenty Year
Sandra Nixon-Jackson - Sheriffs Office
Deborah Biddle - Sheriff's Office
Janice D. Sandlin - Department of Social Services
Twenty-Five Year
Patricia Melvin - Manager's Office
Brent G. Jones - Property Management
Thirty Year
Mellonice Williams - Department of 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:
Leona Campbell - Health Department
Rebecca McMillan - Health Department
Sonya Moore - Health Department
Judd Caudell- Health Department
Janet Davidson - Museum
Teresa Hudgins - Museum
Cynthia Meshaw - Tax Department
Jeanne Elmore - Tax Department
Nicole Ulmer - Social Services
Faye Haywood - Juvenile Center
Victoria Chavez - Social Services
LaWanna Mays - Social Services
Roxanne Paluso - Social Services
Tina Blanks - Social Services
Brenda Rivas - Social Services
Tabatha Mongtomery - Social Services
Steven Quick - Social Services
Meredith Shaver - Social Services
Raffaele Fabiano - Sheriff's Office
Thomas Bove - Health Department
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer welcomed the new employees to County Government and wished
them success with their new positions.
RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES WHO SERVED IN WAR ON TERROR
Commissioner Pritchett reported that in honor of employees who served in the War on Terror the Board of
County Commissioners authorized the purchase often U.S. Flags to be flown at the Healing Field event that was held
over the past Memorial Day weekend. With the help of the New Hanover County Sheriff Honor Guard, the
Commissioners recognized the employees and their families and expressed appreciation for their dedicated service to our
Country and presented them with a flag.
Darryl Canty - Sheriff's Office, on active duty since January 2003, represented by his family
Tomothy Coderre - Sheriff's Office, served May 2003 to February 2005, represented by Sheriff Sidney A.
Causey
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Thomas McCormick - Parks Department, on active duty since November 2001, represented by his wife,
Carolyn and daughter, Christeen
Willie Murray - Fire Services, served September 2003 to March 2005
Leif Olson - Juvenile Day Center, on active duty since October 2004, represented by Assistant County
Manager Patricia Melvin
Thomas Prokop - Sheriff's Office, served February 2003 to July 2003
Joel Steve Smith - Public Safety Communication Center, served February 2003 to February 2004, represented
by Assistant County Manager Dave Weaver
Donald Warnick - Sheriff's Office, served January 2002 to November 2002
Brian Williamson - Sheriff's Office, served November 2002 to November 2004, represented by Chief Deputy
W. T. Parker
Charles Wilson - Sheriff's Office, served April 2002 to November 2003, represented by Sheriff Sidney A.
Causey
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer expressed appreciation, and thanked them and their families for their
dedicated service to our Country.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ALLEN O'NEAL FOR FIFTEEN YEARS OF
SERVICE TO NEW HANOVER COUNTY AS COUNTY MANAGER
Chairman Greer reported that the Board has been requested to adopt a resolution recognizing Allen 0 'Neal for
his fifteen years of service to New Hanover County as the County Manager.
Chairman Greer read the resolution into the record and requested a motion for adoption.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to adopt the resolution recognizing
Allen 0 'Neal for his fifteen years of service to New Hanover County as the County Manager. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer presented the resolution to County Manager O'Neal, expressed
appreciation, and thanked him for his dedicated years of service.
County Manager O'Neal expressed his appreciation to the Commissioners and past and present employees of
New Hanover County Government and to his wife Marlene, sons Michael and Joseph, for their support.
A copy ofthe resolution is hereby incorporated as a part ofthe minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX,
Page 26.6.
RECOGNITION OF NACO AWARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
County Manager Allen O'Neal reported that at the National Association of Counties annual conference, the
New Hanover County Environmental Management Department was recognized as recipients of the 2005 Achievement
Awards for the department's "Constructed Wetlands for the Treatment of Landfill Leachate" project.
County Manager O'Neal presented the award to Director of Environmental Management Ray Church,
Environmental Program Manager Paul Marlow, Landfill Manager Steve Edens, and Environmental Technician Sam
Hawes.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer congratulated the Environmental Management staff on the award.
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY CHILD PROTECTION TEAM ANNUAL REPORT
Chairman Greer reported that the Community Child Protection Team (CCPT) is an interdisciplinary group of
community representatives who meet weekly to review active cases of child abuse. He requested Wanda Marino,
Chairperson for the New Hanover County Community Child Protection Team and Department of Social Services
Division Manager to present the report.
Ms. Marino reported that the Team was established in compliance with N.C.G.S. 7B 1406 to promote a
community-wide approach to the problem of child abuse and neglect. The CCPT is an interdisciplinary group of
community representatives who meet regularly to promote a community-wide approach to the problem of child abuse
and neglect. It is not a Department of Social Services team. The team also promotes child safety through community
education and by alerting legislative officials about the need for changes in laws and/or policies. One example is The
Safe Surrender program that was designed to incorporate North Carolina's Safe Haven Law. New Hanover County has
had one successful "safe surrender" of a newborn infant during the past year as a result of these efforts. The child is
healthy and has been adopted.
In addition to the members mandated by law, up to five additional members may be appointed by the Board of
County Commissioners. The CCPT recommends that the following individuals be appointed:
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Bob Speight - Office of Juvenile Justice
Amy Feath - Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.
Barbara Buechler - New Hanover Health Network
Kevin Lee - The Carousel Center
Diana Woolley - New Hanover County Gang Task Force
Ms. Marino requested that the Board consider the following needs throughout the upcoming fiscal year:
. Increase the number of detectives assigned to juvenile cases.
. Increase the amount of community-wide education on sexual assault and domestic violence issues and
prevention.
. Identify additional mental health and counseling services and increase access for children and adults.
. Increase funding for The Carousel Center which treated eighty-two NHC children in 2004, compared to
seventy-one the previous year.
. Continue to recruit rostered Child Medical Examiners to address the increasing number of child sexual and
physical abuse cases.
Ms. Marino requested that the Board accept the Community Child Protection Team report and approve the list
of names to be appointed.
On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer thanked Ms. Marino for the report and requested a motion from the
Board for the acceptance of the report.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to accept the Community Child
Protection Team report and approve the list of names to be appointed. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSL Y.
CONSIDERATION OF COUNTY METHAMPHETAMINE PROTOCOL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL SERVICES
Chairman Greer reported that the Board has been requested to consider the county methamphetamine protocol
for the Department of Social Services and requested Division Manager Wanda Marino to make the staff presentation.
Division Manager Marino reported that in an effort to combat the growing crisis of methamphetamine use and
addiction, and its adverse impact on children, the Attorney General charged Departments of Social Service to develop a
county protocol to deal with methamphetamine lab response. The New Hanover County Methamphetamine TaskForce
has developed a plan that includes several strategic initiatives comprised of:
. Public Awareness - Local media will be producing public service announcements to promote awareness ofthe
dangers of both methamphetamine use and manufacturing. A flyer will be distributed throughout all school
systems in New Hanover County and include telephone numbers for help and information on training and
public awareness initiatives.
. Training - Training initiatives will be completed annually to bring individuals up to date on this public health
hazard.
. Response Plan - The response plan primarily focuses on children found in methamphetamine labs and sets forth
protocols for the proper and safe care of those children.
Division Manager Marino introduced Sergeant Lachlan MacNeish with the New Hanover County's Sheriff's
Office Methamphetamine SWAT Team.
Sergeant MacNeish reported that currently methamphetamine use and production is not the large problem in
New Hanover County that it is in the western part of the state but stressed the importance that law enforcement officers
and other emergency response personnel continue receiving training to deal with the hazards of the labs. The response
plan portion of the strategic plan focuses primarily on protecting children found living in or around methamphetamine
labs.
After a brief question and answer period, Chairman Greer requested a motion from the Board for approval.
Motion: Commissioner Davis MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to approve the New Hanover County
Methamphetamine Protocol Strategic Plan. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PUBLIC SAFETY MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
INFRASTRUCTURE AND 911 RADIO CONSOLES PROJECT
Chairman Greer reported that the Board has been asked to approve the public safety mobile communications
infrastructure and 911 radio consoles project and requested Emergency Management Director Warren Lee and
Information Technology Director Leslie Stanfield to make the staff presentation.
Emergency Management Director Lee reported that on January 10,2005, the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners awarded a contract to Federal Engineering, Inc. to provide an independent assessment of the County's
800 MHz radio system and prepare an improvement plan to address radio coverage, traffic-handling capacity, and
provide a migration plan to comply with APCO Project 25 standards.
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The report presented by Federal Engineering, Inc. addressed three key areas:
1. Identification of potential solutions for coverage problems
2. Analysis of capacity requirements
3. Development of a proposed migration path to APCO Project 25
The report by Federal Engineering, Inc. estimated the required infrastructure for the radio system project to be
$8.5 million. This did not include the required radio consoles for the Public Safety 911 area. Motorola, Inc. estimated
that the new radio console equipment for the 911 Center would cost an additional $1.2 million, bringing the total
estimated project cost to $9.7 million.
Information Technology Director Leslie Stanfield reported that it is important to note that the proposal
combines the three projects which includes the 800 MHz upgrade, upgrade ofthe radio consoles for the 911 Center, and
that the Department of Emergency Management received grant funds to install microwave between tower sites for
seamless integration of all systems.
Federal Engineering, Inc. developed a functional Request for Proposals (RFP) that defined the service
capabilities and functionality, not the equipment type. The RFP process yielded interest from five major manufacturers
but ultimately only one proposal was received. The one proposal received was from Motorola, Inc. and it offers:
1) An innovative four tower site proposal that guarantees the County 97% in-building coverage
countywide
2) The County the ability to provide reliable coverage to the southern portions ofthe county within a few
months of project inception
3) Meets new compliance standards at project completion
4) The County will be provided reliable microwave links between all four tower sites and enhanced VHF
paging capabilities throughout the county
Through the guidance of Federal Engineering in the evaluation of proposal and final contract negotiations with
Motorola, the County will realize a total solution with a project budget of$8,692,505.49, which represents a savings of
approximately $1 million from the original budget estimates.
Chairman Greer clarified with Director Lee that all the municipalities are in agreement with the proposed
proj ect.
Chairman Greer asked for direction from the Board.
Commissioner Kopp asked Director Lee to explain why the only proposal received was from Motorola and
what other agencies are currently using the system.
Director Lee reported that Motorola was the only vendor able to incorporate the current equipment and still
allow the county to get the coverage needed and to migrate forward. He reported that all emergency response agencies in
the County, the City of Wilmington Police Department, Fire Department, Public Utilities Department and Parks and
Recreation Department, all County departments, Town ofKure Beach, Town of Carolina Beach, Town of Wrightsville
Beach use this system along with the Airport, Independence Mall, New Hanover County Regional Medical Center,
Corning Glass, GE Nuclear Fuels, and UNC- W Police. Wrightsville Beach police will soon be joining the system.
Between 2,500 and 3,000 in-user radios in the field are using this system.
Commissioner Kopp asked Director Lee to explain where the four tower sites are located and if space will need
to be leased.
Director Lee stated that the Flemington Tower, which the County owns, will continue to be used. The County
is currently negotiating with Charter Communications for space on the Seabreeze Tower as well as with Progress Energy
for space on their tower located off Holly Shelter Road. The County will also use the new tower that is being
constructed at the New Hanover County Government Center.
Chairman Greer reported that staff is requesting the Board:
1) Approve contract # 05-0279 with Motorola, Inc. for acquisition of infrastructure for the radio system
project and new radio console equipment for the 911 Center, contract amount $7,499,395.49.
2) Approve contract #06-0047 with Federal Engineering, for Public Safety Mobile Communications
System Implementation and Technical Support during the project, in a not to exceed contract amount
of$143,11O.
3) Authorize and direct the County Manager execute contracts # 05-0279 and # 06-0047, with approval
by the County Attorney.
4) Direct the Emergency Management Director to be the proj ect director and coordinate the proj ect and
purchase any remaining required equipment and services that are not included in the award of contract
# 05-0279 through normal County procedures.
5) Approve the project ordinance establishing this project with a budget of $8,692,506 and budget
amendment 20017.
6) Declare, pursuant to the requirements ofthe United States Treasury Regulations Section 1.1.03-8, that
the County's official intent is to reimburse itself with the proceeds of the financing for any of the
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expenditures incurred by it prior to the issuance of the financing.
Commissioner Davis clarified with Finance Director Bruce Shell that the cost to the county for debt service will
be approximately $1.2 million per year, or slightly less than a penny of the current tax rate dollar.
Commissioner Pritchett confirmed with Director Lee that the option to gradually integrate to a digital system
allows the municipalities to continue to use their current radios and replace them gradually as opposed to going directly
to a fully digital system which would have required a very costly replacement of non-digital equipment.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to adopt the resolution approving
contract #05-0279 with Motorola Inc. in the amount of $7,499,395.49; approving contract #06-0047 with Federal
Engineering in an amount not to exceed $143,110; authorizing the County Manager to execute the contracts; approving
the project ordinance establishing the project with a budget of $8,692,506 and the associated budget amendment; and,
pursuant to the requirements of the United Stated Treasury Regulations Section 1.1.03-8, declare that it is the County's
official intent to reimburse itself with the proceeds ofthe financing for any ofthe expenditures incurred by it prior to the
issuance of the financing. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y.
Budget Amendment #200603 - Communications System Capital Proiect
Adiustment
Debit
Credit
Federal Grant
Installment Financing
Capital Project Expense
$ 317,616
$8,374,890
$8,692,506
Explanation: To establish project budget according to Capital Project Ordinance.
Copies of the resolution and the project ordinance are hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and
contained in Exhibit Book XXIX, Page 26.7.
CONSIDERATION OF CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCE - CELL 6C AND 3B THROUGH PARTIAL
CLOSURE, AWARD OF CONTRACT #06-0010 FOR LANDFILL CELL 6C CONSTRUCTION AND
PARTIAL CLOSURE OF CELLS 3B THROUGH 5
Chairman Greer reported that this item has been pulled explaining that three bids are required at the first bid
opening and only two were received. This item will need to be re-bid and brought back to the Board at a later date.
BREAK: Chairman Greer called for a break at 10:40 a.m. until 11 :05 a.m.
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Appointments to the Board of Examiners of Electricians
Chairman Greer reported that two vacancies needed to be filled on the Board of Examiners of Electricians. He
reported that two applications were received with Marvin E. Harris being eligible for reappointment and requested
nominations from the Board.
Vice-Chairman Caster nominated Marvin E. Harris to be reappointed and Michael Pulley to be appointed.
Commissioner Pritchett seconded the nomination and thanked Mr. James B. Steele for serving three terms on the Board
of Examiners of Electricians.
Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Greer declared the nominations closed.
Chairman Greer called for a vote on the reappointment of Marvin E. Harris and the appointment of Michael
Pulley.
Vote: The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Marvin E. Harris and appoint Michael Pulley to serve on the Board of
Examiners of Electricians with the terms to expire on September 1, 2007.
Appointments to the Board of Mechanical Examiners
Chairman Greer announced that three vacancies needed to be filled on the Board of Mechanical Examiners. He
reported that no applications were received in the Mechanical Contractors category but that two contractors have agreed
to serve another term and one application was received in the N.C. Registered Mechanical Engineer category and
requested nominations from the Board.
Commissioner Pritchett nominated Donald K. Lewis and James Steele Williams, III to be reappointed. Vice-
Chairman Caster seconded the nomination.
Chairman Greer called for a vote on the reappointment of Donald K Lewis and James Steele Williams, III.
Vote: The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Donald K. Lewis and James Steele Williams, III to serve on the Board
of Mechanical Examiners with the terms to expire on August 31, 2007.
Vice-Chairman Caster nominated David Hahn to be appointed. Commissioner Pritchett seconded the
nomination.
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Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Greer declared the nominations closed.
Chairman Greer called for a vote on the appointment of David Hahn.
Vote: The Board voted unanimously to appoint David Hahn to serve on the Board of Mechanical Examiners with the
term to expire on August 31, 2007.
On behalf of the Board, Commissioner Pritchett thanked David Sims for his valuable service to the County
and serving eight terms on the Board of Mechanical Examiners.
Appointments to the Library Advisory Board
Chairman Greer announced that three vacancies needed to be filled on the Library Advisory Board. He reported
that three applications were received with Elizabeth Stanfield-Maddox and Allison Rankin being eligible for
reappointment and requested nominations from the Board.
Vice-Chairman Caster nominated Elizabeth Stanfield-Maddox, Allison Rankin to be reappointed and Elizabeth
W. Bryan to be appointed. Commissioner Pritchett seconded the nomination.
Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Greer declared the nominations closed.
Chairman Greer called for a vote on the reappointment of Elizabeth Stanfield-Maddox and Allison Rankin and
the appointment of Elizabeth W. Bryan.
Vote: The Board voted unanimously to reappoint Elizabeth Stanfield-Maddox and Allison Rankin and appoint Elizabeth
W. Bryan to serve on the Library Advisory Board with the terms to expire on August 31, 2008.
On behalf of the Board, Commissioner Pritchett thanked Mary E. Hatcher for her valuable service to the County
and serving over two terms on the Library Advisory Board.
Appointment to the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
Chairman Greer announced that one vacancy needed to be filled on the Nursing Home Community Advisory
Committee. He reported that one application was received and requested nominations from the Board.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to appoint Catherine R. Davis to
serve on the Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee with the term to expire on August 31,2006. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y.
Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Chairman Greer announced that one vacancy needed to be filled on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
He reported that two applications were received and requested nominations from the Board.
Commissioner Pritchett nominated Connie H. Branch. Commissioner Davis seconded the nomination.
Vice-Chairman Caster nominated John Coble. Commissioner Kopp seconded the nomination.
Hearing no further nominations, Chairman Greer declared the nominations closed.
Chairman Greer called for a vote on the appointment of Connie H. Branch.
Vote: The Board voted 2 to 3 to appoint Connie H. Branch to serve on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Commissioner Davis and Commissioner Pritchett voted in favor.
Chairman Greer called for a vote on the appointment of John Coble.
Vote: The Board voted 3 to 2 to appoint John Coble to serve on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with the term
to expire on June 30, 2008. Chairman Greer, Vice-Chairman Caster, and Commissioner Kopp voted in favor.
Appointments to the Risk Management Advisory Committee
Chairman Greer announced that two vacancies needed to be filled on the Risk Management Advisory
Committee. He reported that two applications were received with Charlotte Hicks and Walker Taylor being eligible for
reappointment and requested nominations from the Board.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Greer, to reappoint Charlotte Hicks and Walker
Taylor to serve on the Risk Management Advisory Committee with the terms to expire on September 1,2008. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y.
MEETING RECESSED TO HOLD A REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER
AND SEWER DISTRICT
Chairman Greer convened from Regular Session at 11: 10 a.m. to hold a meeting of the New Hanover County
Water and Sewer District.
Chairman Greer reconvened to Regular Session at 11: 12 a.m.
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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.
Steve Candler with the Home Builders Association thanked County Manager O'Neal for his service to New
Hanover County Government.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Item Presented by Commissioner Kopp
Commissioner Kopp reported that NCDOT is holding an informal public hearing to discuss design changes to
the US Highway 1 7 Wilmington By-pass today from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Wesleyan Chapel Church.
Items Presented by Vice-Chairman Caster
Vice-Chairman Caster reported that he attended the following meetings and events:
Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority, Cape Fear Community College, Coastal Horizons annual dinner,
ground breaking for Anderson Elementary, Chamber of Commerce Board meeting, Water and Sewer consolidation
meeting, TD A meeting, Onslow County Commissioner meeting, and the East Coast Waterways & Beaches Symposium.
Items Presented by Commissioner Pritchett
Commissioner Pritchett disbursed the F all 2003 Consumer Satisfaction Survey from the Southeastern Center for
Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities & Substance Abuse Services to the Commissioners stating that generally,
people are very satisfied with the care they are receiving.
Commissioner Pritchett reported that the City of Wilmington was favorably featured on the HGTV show,
National Open House. The show compares real estate values and tax rates from different parts of the country.
Commissioner Pritchett reported that a Gang Task Force report will be made to the Board in the near future.
The Sheriff's Office assigned two detectives to the task force and they have completed meeting with each principal,
surveying each high school and reporting the results to the principals so that any issues can be taken care of before the
start of school, and trained most ofthe law enforcement officials in gang activity awareness. A checklist is being readied
for each teacher on the opening day of school and a notebook concerning gang activity awareness is being printed for the
School Resource Officers.
Item Presented by the Commissioners and County Attorney Copley
The Commissioners and County Attorney Copley took a moment to individually thank County Manager O'Neal
on his service to New Hanover County and to wish him well in his retirement.
BREAK: Chairman Greer called for a break at 11 :30 a.m. until 12:05 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Chairman Greer announced a Closed Session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11 (6) to conduct annual
performance evaluations for the County Attorney and the Clerk to the Board and pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(4)
to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or businesses served by the public body.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, pursuanttoN.C.G.S. 143-318.11(6)
to convene to Closed Session to conduct annual performance evaluations for the County Attorney and the Clerk to the
Board and to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or businesses served by the public body.
Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSL Y.
Chairman Greer convened to Closed Session at 12:05 p.m.
CONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION
Chairman Greer reconvened to Regular Session at 1 :32 p.m.
He reported that the Board discussed matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or businesses
served by the public body. He also reported that the performance reviews were completed and the County Attorney and
the Clerk to the Board received excellent evaluation ratings and were granted a 4% pay increase.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Greer adjourned the meeting at 1 :35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila 1. Schult
Clerk to the Board