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Home My WebLink About2022-02-17 MinutesNew Hanover County ABC Board Meeting Minutes February 17, 2022 I. Calltoorder Chairman William Blair, III called to order the regular meeting of the New Hanover County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board at 9:00am on February 17, 2022 at the General Office, 6009 Market Street, Wilmington, NC. II. Chairman confirms guorum The following Members of the Board were resent: 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 Lieutenant Joe Jewell, NHC Sheriff's Department Captain E. K. Edwards, NHC Sheriffs Department Chief Vic Ward, Carolina Beach Police Department Chief David Squires, Wrightsville Beach Police Department 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 theparlicular matter involved. " Let it be recorded that no conflicts were identified by any Board member regarding this Board meeting. 1IPf:g0 IV. Emj2loygg R co nition Mr. Hill recognized Ms. Karen King for her 20 years of dedicated and excellent service to the Board. Ms. King started her career with the Board working in the in the Retail Stores and now works in our Accounting Department, V. Consent Aaenda It ms of Business Mr. Blair presented the minutes from the Regular Meeting of November 18, 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. Wolfe made the motion to approve the agenda with a change in the order of the meeting, having the Local Alcohol Law Enforcement report presented before the FY 2022 Law Enforcement Annual Grant Presentations. Mr. Dickerson seconded the motion, all approved. VI. Administrative Reports • ABC Law Enforcement Officers' Unit Monthly (ALE) Report for January was presented by Lieutenant Joe Jewell. Please see the attached LE Monthly Reporting Numbers from the North Carolina ABC Commission website (Attachment "A"). VII. FY 2022 Law Enforcement Annual Grant Presentations FY 2021/2022 the Board setup Law Enforcement Annual Grant Program available to five Law Enforcement Agencies in New Hanover County (New Hanover County Sheriff's Department, City of Wilmington Police Department, Carolina Beach Police Department, Wrightsville Beach Police Department and the Kure Beach Police Department). Three of these agencies applied for a grant, they are as follows: New Hanover County Sheriff s Department — Lieutenant Joe Jewell presented the grant proposal to the Board, for $4,320. This grant would fund twelve Intellicheck scanner programs that would be uploaded into the smart phones of their Sheriff's Alcohol Field Enforcement Unit and Downtown Taskforce. This will allow instant ability of validation of all state's driver's license and identifications cards used by the underage population to procure alcohol. Consequentially bringing down the number of illegal purchases of alcohol by underage residents. Carolina Beach Police Department — Chief Vic Ward presented the grant proposal to the Board, for $50,000. This grant would fund development and implementation of selective traffic enforcement program to target impaired driving, and illegal drug use. Program to include community outreach, sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and a proactive traffic component. It would include a school -based instructional programs to teach teens about the dangers of underage 2111a ge drinking and alcohol abuse as well as the dangers of riding with alcohol -impaired drivers. Wrightsville Beach Police Department — Chief David Squires presented the grant proposal to the Board, for $50,000. This grant would fund increase ability to deter DWI and underage consumption, primarily through public education and improving our ability to make targeted arrests. Increasing funding for overtime focused on DWI Checking Stations and Saturation patrols. Increase highly visible day time beach strand patrols and use of night vision to conduct more regular surveillance at night of areas where young offenders congregate. After hearing all of the proposals, Mr. Wolfe made a motion to approve the three -grant request for full funding: New Hanover County Sherriff's Department in the amount of $4,320, Carolina Beach Police Department in the amount of $50,000 and the Wrightsville Beach Police Department in the amount of $50,000. Mr. Rivenbark seconded the motion, all approved. V111. Administrative Reports Continued Financial Statements — Mr. Casteen presented a copy of the Board Financial Statements for November, 2021. The Financial Statement showed, the Actual -to - Actual comparison Gross Sales more than the prior November by $730k (16.86%), Operating Expenses more than prior November by $20k (3.88%), and Income from Operations was more than prior November by $247k. Mr. Casteen reported that of the $8.2 mi.11ion in the bank that there were unrestricted funds of $7.3 million, working capital restricted of $1.9 million. Mr. Casteen presented a copy of the Board Financial Statements for December, 2021. The Financial Statement showed, the Actual -to -Actual comparison Gross Sales more than the prior December by $837k (14.23%), Operating Expenses more than prior December by $19k (3.88%), and Income from Operations was more than prior December by $203k. Mr. Casteen reported that of the $9.8 million in the bank that there were unrestricted funds of $7.8 million, working capital restricted of $2 million. Mr. Casteen presented a copy of the Board Financial Statements for January, 2022. The Financial Statement showed, the Actual -to -Actual comparison Gross Sales more than the prior January by $45k (1.18%), Operating Expenses more than prior January by $33k (6.68%), and Income from Operations was more than prior January by $17k. Mr. Casteen reported that of the $7.9 million in the bank that there were unrestricted funds of $7.6 million, working capital restricted of $2 million. • Community Outreach Mid -Year Follow-up Update — Ms. Clark reported to the Board that the seven recipients of the Community Outreach awarded Grants for FY 21 /22 had completed their mid -year follow-ups. She was happy to report that all seven 3 1 P is g e. of the Grantees are on target to reach their goals. The Community Outreach Evaluation Team reviewed the follow-ups and agreed that the remaining funds of $255,000 be released to all recipients. Update for FY 2023 Community Health & Wellness Annual Grant Pro ram Guidelines and Terms — Ms. Clark presented a change to the FY 2023 Community Health & Wellness Annual Grant Program Guidelines and Terms as follows: #9 currently states "Organizations are required to provide an independent audit completed by a licensed certified public accountant within two (2) years (2019 or 2020 audits accepted only). There will be no exceptions." #9 purposed change to "Organizations are required to provide an independent audit completed by a licensed certified public accountant within two (2) years (2019 or 2020 audits accepted only), if the grant request is over $25,000. Organizations requested $25,000 or below are required to provide a review or audit completed by a licensed certified public accountant within two (2) years (2019 or 2020 reviews accepted only). There will be no exceptions." Mr. Dickerson made a motion to approve the change to #9 of the FY 2023 Community Health & Wellness Annual Grant Program Guidelines and Terms, as written above. Mr. Wolfe seconded the motion, all approved. • General Manager Updates: Holidays Mr. Hill reported to the Board that the Finance Committee agreed to closing and providing all full-time employees 8 hours paid holiday for Martin Luther King Day and Memorial Day, effective January 1, 2022. Mr. Shell made the motion to ratify the motion previously approved by the Finance Committee. With no need for a second following a motion made from the Finance Committee, all approved. Pay Scale — Mr. Hill reported to the Board that the Finance Committee reviewed the proposed new pay scale, with this pay scale adjusting, at the starting rate and top out rate, as the Board approves any cost -of -living raise given for an approved budget. Mr. Shell made the motion to ratify the motion previously approved by the Finance Committee. With no need for a second following a motion made from the Finance Committee, all approved. Johnson Control Quarterly Maintenance Contract --- Mr. Hill advised the Board that the Finance Committee reviewed the proposed renewal with Johnson Control Quarterly Maintenance Contract for 3 years with the first year at $9,376 plus taxes. Mr. Shell made the motion to ratify the motion previously approved by the Finance Committee. With no need for a second following a motion made from the Finance Committee, all approved. 41Pfit,e NC Assogialion of ABC Boilt-LI Gen gra],Managetfs Meetin — Mr. Hill advised the Board that the 2022 NC Association of ABC Board General Manager's meeting would be held March 20"' — 22 nd, He requested that the Board consider paying for the total lodging expense, of the four ABC employees that will be attending, at a rate of $127.00 per night. Mr. Shell made motion to approve the total lodging fees in the amount of $127,00 per night, for the four attending the meeting, Mr. Wolfe seconded the motion, all approved. Alarm System Upgrade ' — Mr. Hill advised the Board that I -looks Alarm advised that the cellular service for the alarm system was in need of upgrade, from 3g to 5g. This is a cost of about $200 per location, with the exception of the administration building. Mr. Wolfe made a motion to approve the upgrade to the alarm system, not to exceed $4,000. Mr. Shell seconded the motion, all approved. IX. Ad'oui-nment Mr. Blair advised of the next Board Meeting to be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 9:00arn at the General Office, 6009 Market Street, Wilmington, NC. Mr. Blair 111ade the motion to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Dickerson seconded the motion, all approved. Minutes submitted by Minutes approved by: 5 1 P a [", e Kathy Clat Secretary Date: 0�) 'WIliNm Alair,tll, CTairrnan Attachment -«A& Law Enforcement Report Retort Date: 01/01/2022 Violation Reports Suhrnitted to ABC Commission - -- -- _.......,.......... _._._.._...._.....— ...._..-_..-.-.._- 14 - total Number of o`fenses Contained m Reports 7 Sell to Underage Campaign Checks 17 Pe-nnittrde Inspertioils B Compliance Ch ks 123 Seller i Server Crain€ng 0 Alcohol Fducat nn fs At Permitted EstalAshment {rn Away from Permitted Establishment i SeII / Give to Underage b 1 . - Attempt to Purchase / Purchase by Underage age 7 0 1 --- __.. Underage Possession ��-----�---- 4 4 i_1 rlaUthOi€Zed P05525510n j Sell Give to IntoklCated 4 _.....�.� .............. .-.-------. _ _ -_ ---------- -------- 0 t) ._-- ------------- =1 Q All Othe€ Alcohol Related Charges c' 0 Z1 8 .................. ..,. _,- .. ....................... ..... ,. ___-- -,......... ......... ..... At Permitted Establishmcnt� m _..... ......... . ....,..,..,.. --_ Away From Permitted Establishment FPloray C)rug Related Charge .... 0 .,...,._ 0 Misdemeanor Drug Related Charges ., .............. ....... ,.._.. - .. 0 ........... .,.....,... - 0 .,....... I._.-_._____-Wp---. -----______ !Q___—.____ At Permitted Estahlishrnent Away Fron Pori ritted _ I ` Establishment Driving While hnpoiwd 0 10 _........... __..._...-_.... ._..-._._... ._ ---__ All Othe€ Criminal Charges 10 3 0 132 Assistance P€o [ded to Other Agencies, ' 3 Re!narks- Store Visits 654, Bank Deposits 2.56, Change Deposits 8, Video Irvest. gations 16, Charges 31, Attests 31, Searches 8. Reaortin4 Officer / Title: New Hanover County ABC Officers Reoort Gate'- 02103/2022