HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-19 MinutesNew Hanover CountyABC Board
Meeting Minutes
August 19, 2021
I. C111 o order
Chairman William Blair, III called to order the regular meeting of the New Hanover
County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board at 9:OOam on August 19, 2021 at the
General Office, 6009 Market Street, Wilmington, NC.
II. Chairman confirms quorum
The following Members of the Board were present:
William Blair, III, Chairman
Cedric Dickerson, Vice Chair
Bruce Shell., 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 18B-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. "
Let it be recorded that no conflicts were identified by any Board member regarding this
Board meeting.
TV. Consent Agenda Items of Business
Mr. Blair presented the minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2021. Mr. Wolfe
made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Dickerson seconded the motion,
all approved.
Mr. Blair presented the proposed meeting agenda. Mr. Dickerson made the motion to
approve tile agenda as written. Mr. Shell seconded the motion, all approved.
V. Administrativg Repoi-ts
• ABC Law Enforcement Officers' Unit Monthly (ALE) Report for July was
presented to the Board for informational purposes only. Please see the attached LE
Monthly Reporting Numbers from the North Carolina ABC Commission website
(Attachment "A").
Financial Statements — Mr. Casteen presented a copy of the Board Financial
Statements for July, 2021. The Financial Statement showed, the Actual -to -
Actual comparison Gross Sales more than the prior July by $1 million (19.28%),
Operating Expenses less than prior July by $16 1 k (-23.9 1 %), and Income from
Operations was more than prior July by $380k. Mr. Casteen reported that of the $9
million in the: bank that there were unrestricted funds of $5 million, working capital
restricted of $1.7 million.
a General Manager Updates:
Mash. Mandate — Mr. Hill reported to the Board that as of August 20t" at 5pm.
New Hanover County is placing a mask mandate for inside facilitates in the
county.
Direct Shipments — Mr, Meeks advised the Board that 16 direct shipments have
been placed and will be coining in over the next couple of months.
V1. Adjournment
Mr. Blair advised of the next Board Meeting to be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021
at 9:00arn at the General Office, 6009 Market Street, Wilmington, NC.
Mr. Dickerson made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Rivenbark seconded the
motion, all approved. I
Minutes submitted by:
Minutes approved by:
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Attachment` ",A
Law Enforcement Report
Report Date: 07/01/2021
V ioiltion Report, Submitted tU ABC Commission =,2
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Permittee Inspections
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unauthorized Possession
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All Oti3er Alcohol Related Charges
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All Other Criminal Charges
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A, -,Hance Provides{ icy Other Agencies ! 10
1Rerc;arks:
Store Visits 639, Bank Deposits 360, Change Deposits 4, Video lnvestigatioris 19, Charges 24, Arrests 25, Searches 9.
Reaortiny Offi<es/ Title: New Hanover County ABC Officers
Ro port Date. 0811112021