HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-21 MinutesNew Hanover CountyABC Board
Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2021
I. Call to order
Chairman William Blair, III called to order the regular meeting of the New Hanover
County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board at 9:00am on January 21, 2021 via
teleconference at the General Office, 6009 Market Street, Wilmington, NC.
I. Oath of Office
Karen King, Purchasing Officer and Notary for the Board, administered the Oath
of Office to William Rivenbark. He was appointed by the New Hanover County
Commissioners as the new Board Member to the New Hanover County ABC
Board effective January 19, 2021.
II. Chairman confirms guorum
The followine Members of the Board were present:
William Blair, III, Chairman
Cedric Dickerson, Vice Chair
Vivian K. Partin., Member
Thomas Wolfe, Member
William Rivenbark, Member
Others in attendance were:
Charles Hill, General Manager
James Casteen, Assistant General Manager
Kathy Clark, Finance Officer/Board Secretary
Wanda Copley, Legal Counsel
III. Conflict of Interest Reminder
Mr. Blair verbally confirmed that the Board members had read the following ethics
reminder:
"In accordance with General Statute I8B-201, it is the duty of every Board member to
avoid both conflicts of interest and appearances of conflicts. Does any member have
any known conflict of interest or appearance of conflict with respect to any matters
coming before the Board today? If so, please identify the conflict or appearance of
conflict and refrainfrom any undueparticipation in theparticular matter involved. "
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Let it be recorded that no conflicts were identified by any Board member regarding this
Board meeting.
IV. Consent Agenda Items of Business
Mr. Blair presented the minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 17, 2020. Ms.
Partin made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Dickerson seconded the
motion, and all approved.
Mr. Blair presented the proposed meeting agenda. Ms. Partin made the motion to approve
the agenda as written. Mr. Blair seconded the motion, and all approved.
V. Organization Meeting
Mr. Blair appointed the following Board Members to each of the Committees:
• Real Estate Committee: Ms. Partin and Mr. Rivenbark, staff Mr. Hill
• Finance Committee: Mr. Blair and Mr. Wolfe, staff Ms. Clark
• Policy Committee: Mr. Blair and Ms. Partin, staff Mr. Hill
• Community Outreach Committee: Mr. Dickerson and Mr. Wolfe, staff Ms. Clark
VI. Administrative Reports
Financial Statements — Mr. Casteen presented a copy of the Board Financial.
Statements for December, 2020. The Financial Statement showed, the Actual -to -
Actual comparison Gross Sales more than the prior December by $589k (11.13%),
Operating Expenses less than prior December by $63k (-11.43%), and Income from
Operations was more than prior December by $186k. Mr. Casteen reported that of the
$6.3 million in the bank that there were unrestricted funds of $4.4 million, working
capital restricted of $1.8 million.
• General Manager Undates:
• Beau Rivage Property — Mr. Hill reported to the Board that the bid for over $1.4
million, is still in the due diligence period until March 9, 2021.
• Lot 2 Lot 3 and Lot 4 Excess Land at 6009 Market Street — Mr. Hill reported
that the bid for $1,054,800.00, is in the due diligence period until February 21,
2021.
Store Display Contest — Mr. Hill advised the Board that the Christmas display
contest was won by the Carolina Beach Store. There will be a display contest for
Valentines Day, coming up in February.
• Community Outreach Program — Ms. Clark advised the Board that the
Foundant Grant Management System will be live within the next couple of
weeks. She reported that the system is on target for the application period to
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open on March 1, 2021.
VIL Adjournment
Mr. Blair advised of the next Board Meeting to be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021
at 9:00am via teleconference at the General Office, 6009 Market Street, Wilmington,
NC.
Mr. Blair made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Ms. Partin seconded the motion, all
approved.
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