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2021-06-22 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 22, 2021 PAGE 141 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on June 22, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present: Chair Julia Olson-Boseman; Vice-Chair Deb Hays; Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Jr.; Commissioner Bill Rivenbark; and Commissioner Rob Zapple. Staff present: County Manager Chris Coudriet; County Attorney Wanda M. Copley; and Clerk to the Board Kymberleigh G. Crowell. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reverend John McIntyre, Senior Pastor, Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church, provided the invocation and Commissioner Zapple led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. REMOVAL OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEM Chair Olson-Boseman stated that Additional Agenda Item #20 Commissioners Enhanced Compensation Resolution has been removed from the agenda after discussion with the Commissioners. The decision has been made that each Commissioner has the option to decline the pay if so desired and would need to contact Human Resources to do so. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Chair Olson-Boseman requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chair Hays to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes – Governing Body The Commissioners approved the minutes of the Agenda Review meeting held on June 3, 2021 and the Regular Meeting held on June 7, 2021. Adoption of Purple Heart Day Proclamation – Sheriff The Commissioners adopted a proclamation to recognize Saturday, August 7, 2021 as Purple Heart Day in New Hanover County. A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XLIII, Page 7.1. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Governor's Highway Safety Program Local Government Resolution – Sheriff The Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022 Governor's Highway Safety Program Local Government resolution regarding the forensic lab grant. The grant will continue funding the salary and benefits of the Forensic Lab Chemist position. Additionally, the grant will fund needed supplies and training costs to ensure that personnel are meeting required education requirements. The grant amount of $97,152 with no local match requirement is included in the FY21-22 Recommended Budget. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XLIII, Page 7.2. Adoption of a Resolution by the County of New Hanover Approving the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between the State of North Carolina and Local Governments on Proceeds Relating to the Settlement of Opioid Litigation – County Manager The Commissioners adopted a resolution approving the MOA between the State of North Carolina and local governments on proceeds relating to the settlement of opioid litigation. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XLIII, Page 7.3. First Reading: Approval of Solid Waste Franchise for Priority Waste Inc. – County Attorney The Commissioners approved the first reading of the solid waste franchise for Priority Waste, Inc. A second reading is required. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Electronic Transactions and Establishing Controls Over Procurement and Vendor Credit Cards as Required by North Carolina State Guidelines – Finance The Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing electronic transactions and establishing controls over procurement and vendor credit cards as required by guidelines of the State of North Carolina. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XLIII, Page 7.4. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 22, 2021 PAGE 142 Ratification of Approval of the DR-4543 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Project and Application – Recovery and Resilience The Commissioners ratified the approval DR-4543 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project and application. The proposed budget is $179,784, split $149,784 of federal funds for construction and $30,000 of state funds used for pre/post construction activities. The maximum federal reimbursement of construction activities is $150,000. Ratification of Approval of 2021 DR-4588 Tropical Storm Eta HMGP Projects and Application and Adoption of Resolution for Designation of Applicant's Agent – Recovery and Resilience The Commissioners ratified the approval of the 2021 DR-4588 Tropical Storm Eta HMGP projects and application and adopted a resolution for designation of applicant's agent. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XLIII, Page 7.5. Adoption of Budget Amendments – Budget The Commissioners adopted the following budget amendments amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021: Social Services 21-076 Sheriff's Office BA 21-077, 078, 079, 080 Copies of the budget amendments are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XLIII, Page 7.6. Approval of Appointment of Chair Olson-Boseman to the New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board – Governing Body The Commissioners approved the appointment of Chair Olson-Boseman as the Commissioner representative to the New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board to replace Commissioner Rivenbark. Approval of Appointments of The Healing Place Board Members – Governing Body The Commissioners approved the appointments of the following community members to The Healing Place of New Hanover County Board of Directors:  Vicki Russell, 3-year term (ending at the annual meeting in 2024)  Frankie Roberts, 2-year term (ending at the annual meeting in 2023)  Caroline Nunley, 1-year term (ending at the annual meeting in 2022) Appointment of Vice-Chair Hays to Serve on the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU) Intergovernmental Council – Planning and Land Use The Commissioners appointed Vice-Chair Hays as the elected official to serve on the MOTSU Intergovernmental Council. Appointment of Commissioner Zapple as the Voting Delegate to the 2021 North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Annual Conference – Governing Body The Commissioners appointed Commissioner Zapple as the voting delegate to the 2021 NCACC Annual Conference. REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS APPROPRIATING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDING AND REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARING Chair Olson-Boseman opened the public hearing to receive comments on appropriations and expenditures for economic development. The source of funding for these appropriations and expenditures will be from the American Rescue Plan monies. The purposes of economic development and economic incentive agreements are to increase the population, taxable property, agricultural industries, employment, industrial output, or business prospects for New Hanover County. The economic development expenditure that follows has been recommended for appropriation in the FY21-22 budget and is under consideration for adoption. Covid-19 business grants, scaled in size based on a business’ number of employees, focused on retail, service, leisure and hospitality sectors and childcare facilities, at a cost of $2,500,000. These grants serve the purpose of addressing pandemic public impacts and business interruption on hiring/rehiring residents, business retention within New Hanover County, and/or premises expenditures to enhance public hygiene and safety in the amount of $10,000 to $50,000 per grant award. Chair Olson-Boseman announced that no one signed up to speak, closed the public hearing, and asked if there was a motion to approve the economic development appropriations and expenditures for updating Covid-19 small business economic incentive grants based on the finding that the appropriations and expenditures will increase the population, taxable property, agricultural industries, employment, industrial output, or business prospects of the County. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 22, 2021 PAGE 143 In response to Board questions, County Manager Coudriet stated the business grants will be determined in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce will follow the Board’s general outline of priorities. As for the non-profit grants, those will be determined in partnership with Cape Fear Collective. The business grants, depending on the size of the business, range from $10,000 to $50,000 and he thinks the non-profit grants are up to $1,000. Chief Financial Officer Lisa Wurtzbacher explained that the non-profit grants are being worked through. There is an application process, and the details are still being worked out. In response to additional Board questions, Ms. Wurtzbacher confirmed that past business grants were $10,000 each and were issued to 130 businesses. She is hopeful that all the funding will be utilized but it is dependent on who applies, how many employees they have, etc. As to non-profits, one of the big pushes is to help them recoup some of the fundraising and activity fees and the sorts of things they would have otherwise been able to continue had Covid not happened. There were certain nonprofits that provided services that could not be provided anymore because people could not congregate. Other nonprofits were still able to operate depending on the services being provided. There are no requirements to use the money for enhanced cleaning or anything of that nature. As it pertains to mortgage assistance, she and her team will be meeting with Social Services Director Tonya Jackson on program specifics. Some sort of housing insecurity does need to be shown, but whether that is all the way to eviction she is unsure. Again, applicants do have to show a negative impact from Covid. In response to further Board questions, Ms. Wurtzbacher stated that a majority of the 26 grant funded positions will be mental health counselors for the school system and the Senior Resource Center. There are other positions such as a grant administrator, etc. When advertised it will be noted clearly that these are grant funded positions. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Olson-Boseman asked for direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chair Hays, to approve the economic development appropriations and expenditures for updating Covid-19 small business economic incentive grants based on the finding that the appropriations and expenditures will increase the population, taxable property, agricultural industries, employment, industrial output, or business prospects of the County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Motion: Chair Olson-Boseman MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to adopt the ARP grant project ordinance including the authorization of 26 new time limited grant funded positions, and adopt the associated ordinances for the budget amendments. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chair Olson-Boseman stated that staff is directed to do any and all things necessary to finalize the economic incentive appropriations and expenditures. Copies of the ARP grant project ordinance and budget amendments are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XLIII, Page 7.7. PRESENTATION OF WILMINGTON AREA REBUILDING MINISTRY (WARM) PROGRESS UPDATE JC Lyle, Executive Director, WARM provided a progress update for work being done in the County:  WARM in New Hanover County:  Mission: To repair, rebuild, and make homes accessible; and to inspire service, generosity, and hope  Purpose: To foster self-sufficiency and help eliminate generational poverty by preserving affordable homeownership  Health and housing:  Respiratory ailments  Fall prevention and accessibility  Stress and sleep  Medicaid: every $1 spent on home repairs equals $19 saved on healthcare costs  Healthy Opportunities Pilot (NCDHHS)  Homeowners:  Total income below 50% average median income (AMI)  Owned home three-plus years  Military veterans, seniors, female heads of households, disabled individuals, and children  Volunteers 2018-2020:  Provided 63,307 hours  Valued at $2.3 million  Innovative partnerships:  Cape Fear Community College (CFCC), Cape Fear Realtors, local corporations, Leading Into New Communities (LINC), Cape Fear Collective, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and New Hanover Disaster Coalition  Revenue 2018-2020: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 22, 2021 PAGE 144  Funds used in New Hanover County:  NC Housing Finance Agency  NC Office of State Budget Management  NC Department of Emergency Management  Private foundations  Fundraising events and direct mail  Donations from businesses, individuals, churches, and civic clubs  Since 1996, WARM has assisted 644 New Hanover County families. 93 of those due to Hurricane Florence damage  Wait list today: 25 New Hanover County families and 11 of those have Hurricane Florence damage  Call to action: refer applicants, find Hurricane Florence families, connect volunteers, and inform investors In response to Board questions, Ms. Lyle stated that last year the average cost per house was approximately $8,000. This year due to the increase in the cost of lumber, the average cost could be as high as $30,000 or more to as low as a few thousand dollars for a wheelchair ramp. The lumber cost increase has affected the efforts of WARM as much of the work is done through grants and there are cost maximums for supplies per house. Vice-Chair Hays stated that she serves on the WARM board and invited the Commissioners to work on a project site in the future to see firsthand the work being done. She expressed appreciation to Ms. Lyle and her team for their hard work. Commissioner Zapple stated expressed appreciation to Ms. Lyle and her team for their hard work. WARM has done significant and important work in the community and region. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Olson-Boseman thanked Ms. Lyle for the update. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE Vice-Chair Hays explained that the update to the 2018-2023 New Hanover County Strategic Plan came about due to a suggestion made by County employee Kelly Colacchio after a recent Town Hall held by County Manager Coudriet. She expressed appreciation to Ms. Colacchio for the suggestion to update the County’s strategic plan to be more inclusive and equitable. She also thanked Chief Strategy Officer Jennifer Rigby and Chief Diversity and Equity Officer Linda Thompson for meeting with her to develop language to update the plan as follows: Vice-Chair Hays stated she would make the motion to approve the update to the 2018-2023 New Hanover County Strategic Plan to include the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 22, 2021 PAGE 145 Hearing no further discussion, Chair Olson-Boseman asked for direction from the Board. Motion: Vice-Chair Hays MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the update to the 2018-2023 New Hanover County Strategic Plan as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY’S INVESTMENT POLICY AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RELATED TO THE REVENUE STABILIZATION AND MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER FUNDS Chief Financial Officer Lisa Wurtzbacher stated the Board is being asked to approve an investment policy that is specific to the Revenue Stabilization Fund and Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Fund and provided the following overview of the request:  Investment Policy: Revenue Stabilization Fund and Mental and Behavioral Health Fund:  History:  Two funds created for New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) sale:  $300 million Revenue Stabilization Fund  $50 million Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Fund  Asset purchase agreement restricts use of investment corpus  Longer term investment opportunities  Policy:  Investments made in compliance with NCGS 159-30  Diversified portfolio:  Investment in single issuer shall not exceed 20%  Staggered maturities with no maturities longer than 10 years  Utilize buy and hold strategy:  Higher level of certainty for investment returns  Custodian will be utilized for investment transactions In response to Board questions, Ms. Wurtzbacher stated that investing will begin, and earnings will start being seen in FY2022. Based on market conditions at this time, which could change, the earnings that could be expected within the first year are maybe $2.5 million for the Revenue Stabilization and probably about $450,000 for the Mental Health. Each year, if interest rates continue to rise, the amounts would increase. She reconfirmed that the earnings would be seen in FY2022 and in FY2023 there should be earnings that can start to be discussed. The Revenue Stabilization funds can be used for the retirement of debt, capital projects could be pay-as-you-go instead of borrowing, and things such as for natural disasters. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Olson-Boseman direction from the Board. Motion: Vice-Chair Hays MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Zapple to approve the County’s investment policy, and adopt the resolution related to the New Hanover County Revenue Stabilization and Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Funds as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Copies of the investment policy and resolution are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XLIII, Page 7.8. PRESENTATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2021 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS Chief Financial Officer Lisa Wurtzbacher presented the following highlights of the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2021, which includes financial activity through March 31, 2021:  General Fund Revenues:  Total general fund revenues at 78.7% of budget  $171.7 million in property tax received  $37 million in sales tax received  Third quarter comparisons:  2021: Ad valorem was $171.7 million; Other was $91 million  2020: Ad valorem was $167.3 million; Other was $77.2 million  2019: Ad valorem was $164.6 million; Other was $76 million  Debt Service Fund Revenues:  Total revenues at 79.6% of budget  $22.6 million in property tax received  $8 million in sales tax received  Third quarter comparisons:  2021: Ad valorem was $22.6 million; Other was $13.8 million  2020: Ad valorem was $22.1 million; Other was $10.7 million  2019: Ad valorem was $21.6 million; Other was $10.2 million  General and Debt Service Expenditures:  Expenditures through the third quarter represent 70.6% of budget  Most functions trending similar to prior year  Fire Services:  Total revenues collected represent 79.3% of budget NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 22, 2021 PAGE 146  Collected 96.1% of property taxes budgeted and 52.2% of sales taxes budgeted  Expenditures are slightly lower than prior year as percent of budget  Third quarter comparisons:  2021: Revenues were $13.9 million; Expenses were $12.6 million  2020: Revenues were $14.4 million; Expenses were $12.2 million  2019: Revenues were $12.9 million; Expenses were $11 million  Environmental Management:  Charges for services are 62.5% of budget  Expenses are currently in line with expectations  Additional expenses for Hurricane Isaias  Third quarter comparisons:  2021: Revenues were $12.5 million; Expenses were $20.2 million  2020: Revenues were $16.8 million; Expenses were $15.8 million  2019: Revenues were $27.6 million; Expenses were $36.8 million In response to Board questions, Ms. Wurtzbacher stated as it relates to 97% collection of ad valorem taxes it is only for the General Fund. The total collection rate for all the funds will not be known until July, but it is always above 99%. Hearing no further comments, Chair Olson-Boseman thanked Ms. Wurtzbacher for the report. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Appointments to the Airlie Gardens Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Chair Olson-Boseman reported that four at-large vacancies exist with two applications eligible for reappointment and five additional applications available for consideration and that one Corbett Family Representative vacancy exists with one application eligible for reappointment on the Airlie Gardens Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors. Chair Olson-Boseman nominated Hank Estep and Catherine “Coo” Hocker for reappointment, Shane Johnson and Sandra Ray for appointment as at-large members, and Teddy Davis for reappointment as the Corbett Family Representative. Commissioner Barfield seconded the nominations. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Olson-Boseman asked for a vote on the nominations on the floor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Hank Estep and Catherine “Coo” Hocker, appoint Shane Johnson and Sandra Ray as at-large members, and reappoint Teddy Davis as the Corbett Family Representative to the Airlie Gardens Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors to serve three-year terms with the terms to expire on June 30, 2024. Appointments to the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board Chair Olson-Boseman reported that two vacancies exist on the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board with two applicants eligible for reappointment and three additional applications available for consideration. Commissioner Zapple nominated Kevin Maurer and Florence J. Warren for reappointment. Commissioner Barfield seconded the nominations. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Olson-Boseman asked for a vote on the nominations on the floor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Kevin Maurer and Florence J. Warren to the Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board to serve three-year terms with the terms to expire June 30, 2024. Appointment to the New Hanover County Alcohol Beverage Control Board Chair Olson-Boseman reported that one vacancy exists on the New Hanover County Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) Board with thirteen applications available for consideration. The Board is also charged with appointing a chairman for the ensuing year. Chair Olson-Boseman nominated Bruce Shell for appointment. Commissioner Rivenbark seconded the nomination. Chair Olson-Boseman nominated Mr. William Blair, III to serve as chairman for the ensuing year. Commissioner Rivenbark seconded the nomination. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Olson-Boseman asked for a vote on the nominations. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Bruce Shell to the ABC Board to serve a three-year term with the term to expire on June 30, 2024. Vote Results on Chairman: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Mr. William Blair, III to serve as chairman for the ensuing year. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 22, 2021 PAGE 147 Appointments to the New Hanover County Airport Authority Chair Olson-Boseman reported that two vacancies exist on the New Hanover County Airport Authority with one applicant eligible for reappointment and eleven additional applications available for consideration. Commissioner Barfield nominated Jason Thompson for appointment and W. Lee Williams for reappointment. Commissioner Zapple seconded the nominations. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Olson-Boseman asked for a vote on the nominations on the floor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint W. Lee Williams and appoint Jason Thompson to the New Hanover County Airport Authority to serve four-year terms with the terms to expire June 30, 2025. Appointment to the New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee Chair Olson-Boseman reported that four vacancies exist on the New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee with four applicants eligible for reappointment and one additional application available for consideration. Vice-Chair Hays nominated Elizabeth DeBiasi in the Educational (pre-k through 12) category, Gail Eddie in the Seniors/Elders category, William N. Lewis in the Cultural/Recreation category, and Randy Reeves in the Business/Workforce Training category for reappointment. Commissioner Barfield seconded the nomination. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Olson-Boseman asked for a vote on the nominations on the floor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Elizabeth DeBiasi in the Educational (pre-k through 12) category, Gail Eddie in the Seniors/Elders category, William N. Lewis in the Cultural/Recreation category, and Randy Reeves in the Business/Workforce Training category to the New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee to serve three-year terms with the terms to expire June 30, 2024. Appointments to the New Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair Olson-Boseman reported that two vacancies exist on the New Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board with one applicant eligible for reappointment and five additional applications available for consideration. Vice-Chair Hays nominated John Hinnant for reappointment. Commissioner Zapple seconded the nomination. Vice-Chair Hays nominated Kagney Kellam for appointment. Commissioner Zapple nominated Gabriella De Souza for appointment. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Olson-Boseman asked for a vote on the nominations on the floor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint John Hinnant to the New Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to serve a three-year term with the term to expire June 30, 2024. Vote Results: The Board voted 1 to 4 to appoint Gabriella de Souza to the New Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to serve a three-year term with the term to expire June 30, 2024. Commissioner Zapple voted in favor. Vote Results: The Board voted in the majority to appoint Kagney Kellam to the New Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to serve a three-year term with the term to expire June 30, 2024. Chair Olson-Boseman, Vice-Chair Hays, Commissioner Barfield, and Commissioner Rivenbark voted in favor. Appointments to the Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors Chair Olson-Boseman reported that seven vacancies exist on the Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors with three applications eligible for reappointment and three additional applications available for consideration. Commissioner Zapple nominated Jessica Gray, Cheryl W. Hannah, and Tony Pagrabs for reappointment and Karl Hess and Mona Osmer for appointment to serve three-year terms, and Dave Ellegood for appointment to serve the unexpired term. Chair Olson-Boseman seconded the nominations. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Olson-Boseman asked for a vote on the nominations on the floor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Jessica Gray, Cheryl W. Hannah, and Tony Pagrabs and appoint Karl Hess and Mona Osmer to serve three-year terms with the terms to expire June 30, 2024 and appoint Dave Ellegood to serve an unexpired term with the term to expire June 30, 2022 to the Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, JUNE 22, 2021 PAGE 148 At the direction of the Board, Clerk Crowell will contact Ms. de Souza about whether she would like to be th considered for appointment to the remaining vacancy during the July 13 appointments. Appointment to Trillium Health Resources – Southern Regional Advisory Board Chair Olson-Boseman reported that one vacancy exists on the Trillium Health Resources – Southern Regional Advisory Board with two applications available for consideration. Commissioner Zapple nominated Kathy Webb for appointment. Chair Olson-Boseman seconded the nomination. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Olson-Boseman asked for a vote on the nomination on the floor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Kathy Webb to the Trillium Health Resources – Southern Regional Advisory Board in the consumer category to a serve three-year term with the term to expire June 30, 2024. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chair Olson-Boseman stated that no one signed up to speak on non-agenda items. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS th County Manager Coudriet noted that the next Board meeting will be Tuesday, July 13 at 9:00 a.m. to accommodate the National Association of County Commissioners (NACo) annual conference. During the conference, the County will receive 10 Innovation Awards and for the first time ever the Best in Category award in the County Administration and Management category for process improvement in the Health and Human Services mailroom. Vice-Chair Hays stated that she appreciates and respects her fellow Commissioners greatly. She would like to ask the Commissioners to give thoughtful consideration to revisiting the Commissioners pay and discuss a more moderate approach before the July meeting. She further stated that she would not accept the pay increase as it was voted in and asked that Chief Human Resources Officer Mark Francolini make the appropriate adjustments for her. Commissioner Barfield reported that Vice-Chair Hays and he would be attending the Cape Fear Realtors Past Presidents luncheon as they are past presidents. Commissioner Zapple stated that Commissioner Barfield and he participated in the Juneteenth celebration at Portia Hines Park this past weekend. It was a tremendous event, and he hopes there will be more events next year and in the future. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Olson-Boseman adjourned the meeting at 9:53 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Kymberleigh G. Crowell Clerk to the Board Please note that the above minutes are not a verbatim record of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meeting. The entire proceedings are available online at www.nhcgov.com.