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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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At the direction of the Board, Clerk Crowell will contact Ms. de Souza about whether she would like to be
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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
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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.