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2022-05-16 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 2022 PAGE 433 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in person and remote for the Regular Session on May 16, 2022, 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 (remote); 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 Imam Abdul Rahman Shareef of Tauheed Islamic Center of Wilmington provided the invocation and Commissioner Rob Zapple led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Chair Olson-Boseman requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Zapple requested to pull Consent Agenda Item #5 Authorization of Family Support Case Manager Positions and Adoption of Budget Amendment – Health and Human Services for further discussion and consideration. 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 remaining items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Upon roll call vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes – Governing Body The Commissioners approved the minutes of the Budget Work Session and Agenda Review held on April 28, 2022 and Regular Meeting held May 2, 2022. Second Reading: Approval of Solid Waste Franchise for Coastal Lugging of NC LLC – County Attorney The Commissioners approved the second reading to authorize the issuance of a solid waste franchise agreement to Coastal Lugging of NC LLC. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Bid Award and Contract for Recycling Transportation Services – Environmental Management The Commissioners adopted the resolution authorizing the award of the bid for recycling transportation services in the amount of $87,257.08/month ($1,047,084.96/year) and the sale of three (3) Kenworth T800 roll off trucks for the total amount of $230,000 to Wall Recycling LLC and authorize and direct the County to negotiate and execute a contract, the form of which shall be approved by the County Attorney. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and contained in Exhibit Book XLIII, Page 27.1. Adoption of Resolution - Designation of Applicant's Agent for Annual Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs for Hurricane Florence, Tropical Storm Michael, Hurricane Dorian, Covid-19, Hurricane Isaias, and Tropical Storm Eta – Finance The Commissioners adopted the resolution designating the applicant’s agent for Annual Hazard Mitigation Assistance Programs for Hurricane Florence, Tropical Storm Michael, Hurricane Dorian, Covid-19, Hurricane Isaias, and Tropical Storm Eta. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and contained in Exhibit Book XLIII, Page 27.2. Adoption of 2022 Older Americans Month Proclamation – Senior Resource Center The Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing May 2022 as “Older Americans Month” in New Hanover County. A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and contained in Exhibit Book XLIII, Page 27.4. Adoption of Budget Amendments - Budget The Commissioners adopted the following budget amendments amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022: 22-047 Close Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Fund 22-073 Stormwater/American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 22-074 DSS NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 2022 PAGE 434 22-075 Juvenile Services Copies of the budget amendments are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and contained in Exhibit Book XLIII, Page 27.5. Discussion and Authorization of Family Support Case Manager Positions and Adoption of Budget Amendment – Health and Human Services In response to Commissioner Zapple’s question, County Manager Coudriet confirmed that the funding is for existing positions and there is currently no request for additional funding. The funding will not be a direct appropriation to the Wilmington Housing Authority and will be reserved for use over the next two fiscal years to provide direct case management services to approximately 150 families. The 90 additional families that were displaced from the redevelopment of Hillcrest will also be added to the case management list. Motion: Vice-Chair Hays MOVED, SECONDED by Chair Olson-Boseman to approve Consent Agenda Item #5, Authorization of Family Support Case Manager Positions and Adoption of Budget Amendment – Health and Human Services as presented. Upon roll call vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Additional information: The Commissioners approved the addition of four family support case manager positions in addition to one supervisor position and the adoption of Budget Amendment 22-049 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. A copy of the budget amendment is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and contained in Exhibit Book XLIII, Page 27.3. REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES The Board presented County Manager Coudriet, Assistant County Manager Tufanna Bradley, and Budget Officer Michelle Daniels with Stellar Awards for integrity for their leadership, continuously striving to build a better world and relationships, and dedication to the community. County Manager Coudriet requested the following employees to step forward to receive service awards: Five Years: Christopher “Todd” Richardson – Information Technology Dalzenia “Melissa” Scott – Facilities Management Ten Years: Ondina Baranoski – HHS – Social Services Sherry King – Register of Deeds Fifteen Years: Amy Cook – Human Resources Twenty-Five Year: Donnie Hall – Fire Services Vanessa Causey – Library Chair Olson-Boseman presented a service award to each person and the Commissioners expressed appreciation and thanked each one for their years of dedicated service. County Manager Coudriet requested the following new employees to stand and be introduced: Sarah Kirkpatrick, Port City United Zachary Baker, Tax Bobby Brinkley, HHS – Public Health Matthew McVey, HHS – Public Health Brittany Cooper, Sheriff’s Office Blanka Middleton, Port City United Susan Dwyer, Port City United Annie Mineri, Legal/Risk Management Sharon Green, HHS – Public Health Micah Moore, Port City United Julian Hall, Port City United Jessi Pistella, Community Justice Services Jessica Halstead, HHS – Public Health Ali Price, HHS – Social Services Arthur Hayes, Community Justice Services Courtney Prince, Finance Karen Hogan, HHS – Pandemic Operations Brian Scott, HHS – Public Health Delric Inabinett, Port City United Jonathan Turner, Fire Rescue Scott Joens, Information Technology Barbara Walsh, HHS – Pandemic Operations Antoinette Jordan, Port City United The Commissioners welcomed the employees to County Government and wished them success in their new positions. PRESENTATION OF THE MASTER AGING PLAN ANNUAL REPORT Senior Resource Center Director Amber Smith presented the following information for the update on the Master Aging Plan:  Master Aging Plan (MAP) Fiscal Year (FY) 22 Progress Update:  New Hanover County Master Aging Plan Timeline: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 2022 PAGE 435  The MAP is a five-year strategic plan to help shape the resources and services for older adults who have a wide range of needs, now and into the future. The plan is a comprehensive and coordinated approach to provide accessible and equitable resources that supports and fosters lifelong community engagement and well-being.  The first ever strategic five-year NHC Master Aging Plan (MAP) was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on May 17, 2021.  MAP Focus Areas:  Social Engagement and Inclusion  Superior Public Health and Wellness  Community Organizations and Services  Complete Communities and Accessibility  MAP FY22 Progress:  FY23 Strategy Opportunities and Priorities:  The Master Aging Plan represents a comprehensive and coordinated vision for the future of New Hanover County as an age-friendly community. Only through working together and recognizing that the 2021-2026 MAP affects all of us, will this vision be achieved. In response to Board questions, Ms. Smith stated that the community engagement specialist will be working out of the Senior Resource Center but will work with various county departments and community organizations. The resource guide will be available online as well as in hard copy. The department is working with WARM, Inc. on the home modification and housing improvement programs. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Olson-Boseman thanked Ms. Smith for the update. PRESENTATION OF THE FY22-23 RECOMMENDED BUDGET AND FY23-27 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN County Manager Coudriet presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023 Recommended Budget and Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for New Hanover County (NHC) highlighting the following:  Recommended Budget Framework:  Priorities set by the Board through its adopted strategic plan:  Superior Education and Workforce  Intelligent Growth and Economic Development  Superior Public Health and Safety  Community and Social Equity  Good Governance  Revenue parameters set by the Board through plan and policy:  Minimize impact on taxes and fees  Maintain fund balance position within policy goal of 18-21%  Ensure good stewardship of Revenue Stabilization fund  Spending recommendations for major funds:  All funds: $507 million  General Fund: $420.5 million  Environmental Management Fund: $23 million  Fire Services District Fund: $21.4 million  Stormwater Services Fund: $4.2 million  Other funds represent balance of the total $507 million NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 2022 PAGE 436  Tax rates:  General Fund tax rate cut - 2 cents:  42.29 cents dedicated to the General Fund  3.21 cents dedicated to the Debt Service Fund  Proposed FY23 rate: 45.5 cents  Fire Services:  No change from FY 21-22 adopted rate  Proposed FY23 rate: 7.25 cents  Fees:  Environmental Management:  $2 surcharge for interfund loan payback  Proposed FY23 fee: $52/ton  Stormwater Services:  3rd year of service in unincorporated county  $12 annual fee imposed FY22 (ARPA subsidized balance)  Proposed FY23 fee: $5.65/ERU/month  General Fund revenues:  Ad valorem: $222.3 million:  Tax base: $48.8 billion (1.92% increase)  Ad valorem rate of 45.5 cents ($0.4229 General Fund, $0.0321 Debt Service Fund)  Sales taxes: $104 million:  Assumes 6.5% growth over FY22 year-end estimates, compared to 6% growth over FY21 budget for current year projections  Currently collected 14% over FY22 budget estimates  Fund Balance: $15 million:  Uses a portion reserved for future capital project and capital outlay, above the 21% policy limit + unassigned fund balance  All uses are one time money for one-time expenses  ARPA: $3.8 million: Uses a portion of the lost revenue replacement as an allowable expense/use of funds  Revenue Stabilization Fund: $7.3 million:  Interest: $2.4 million (replace cut revenue)  Principal: $4.9 million (Community Building)  Historical Tax Base:  Historical Tax Rates: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 2022 PAGE 437  General Fund Sales Taxes:  General Fund Expenditures:  New Hanover County Schools:  Current expense: $3,434 average daily membership (ADM):  Funding maintains #1 position in teacher salary supplements: $9,000 average  ADM equal to FY22 intended appropriation  $91 million total (1% decrease from FY22)  Pre-K: $974,844 for 6 Pre-K classes (same as prior year)  Capital: $4.7 million (27% increase)  Debt: $23,280,484 (6.7% decrease)  Assumes 26,555 students across the traditional k-12 system and charter schools  Total appropriation: $120 million  29% of General Fund budget  Transfers between purpose/function of 10% or greater will require Board approval  ARPA: $975,000 for additional Pre-K classrooms  Historical School Funding Comparison:  Historical Funding per Pupil (ADM Rate):  Cape Fear Community College:  Operating: $11.4 million (4.2% increase)  Capital: $2 million (no request/recommendation FY22)  Debt Service: $10.4 million (10.2% decrease)  Total: $23.9 million (6.1% increase)  General Fund Strategic Enhancements:  Intelligent Growth and Economic Development:  Flood Risk Study: $275,000  Various Park Improvements - $1,050,000:  Arrowhead Park Pickleball Courts  Eaton Field 2 drainage  Northern Regional Park field lighting  Ogden Tennis Court lighting  River Road Park improvements  Veterans Park Little League infields NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 2022 PAGE 438  Various Projects: In response to Board questions, County Manager Coudriet stated that the only way to add pickleball courts at Long Leaf Park would be to convert existing courts and to add into the impervious court. Also, the existing tennis courts at the park receive significant use so it would be difficult to convert any of the existing courts.  Superior Public Health and Safety:  Parks network connectivity: $66,426  Five (5) Environmental Health Specialists: $420,250  Relocation to new 911 center: $1.2 million  Salvation Army Build Hope campus pass-through: $1,000,000  Wellpath Mental Health staffing adjustments: $170,291  Vice and Narcotics Detective: $129,282  Captain Floater Program: $251,655  Superior Education and Workforce:  North Chase Library design: $1,034,040  Additional Pre-K classrooms: $975,000 (ARPA)  Cape Fear Community College capital: $2,087,000  Good Governance:  Capital Repair Plan: $850,000  Senior Project Coordinator: $71,613  Board of Elections building renovations and construction: $5,594,882  Government Center technologies: $2,191,000  Five-year CIP for General Fund: $20.7 million for FY22-23  Capital outlay for General Fund:  $6.3 million  Additional capital contribution to public schools: $4.7 million  Additional capital contribution to community college: $2 million  Leverages good interest rates and AAA bond ratings  Economic Development Agencies:  $197,652 for year two of a three-year plan to the Chamber of Commerce for business retention, expansion, and recruitment  $282,391 for Wilmington Business Development  $98,280 for Wilmington Downtown Inc.  $145,992 for the Wilmington Regional Film Commission  $45,000 for the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover County  Environmental Management Fund:  Revenues:  $52 per ton tipping fee (includes $2 state surcharge) - $4 increase  $48 per ton from FY17-18 to FY21-22  $2 to repay General Fund loan + $2 for existing and new programs  Expenses:  Total budget: $23 million  Capital projects: $6 million  Capital outlay: $1.3 million (vehicle and equipment replacements)  Fire Services District Fund:  Revenues:  Recommended Tax Rate: no change  7.25 cents per $100 of value  Expenses:  Total Budget: $21.4 million  Capital Projects: $1.4 million (Castle Hayne + Gordon Road Fire Station)  Capital Outlay: $1.8 million (improvements, vehicle replacements, and equipment)  Stormwater Services:  Revenues:  Annual $67.80 Stormwater Fee: ($5.65/equivalent residential unit (ERU)/month)  $12 in FY22 to cover debt and repayment to the General Fund  ARPA eligible expenses included cost to maintain and treat stormwater (deferred bulk of residential fee to FY22-23)  Expenses:  Total Budget: $4.2 million NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 2022 PAGE 439  Capital Outlay: $1 million (equipment and other improvements)  Third year of stormwater program in unincorporated county  Personnel Recommendations:  General Fund: 25 new full-time + one new part-time (benefitted) positions  Fire Services District: four new full-time positions  Stormwater Services: one new full-time position  Environmental Management: four new full-time positions  $2 million salary lag  Community Building Funding Plan:  Non-County Agencies:  Social Impact Fund Pilot Program funding: $281,939 for year 3 of 3  Vendor Status: four programs transitioned to vendor status in FY22 - $129,380  Non-County Agencies – Human Services: County Manager Coudriet requested that Non-County Agency Funding Committee (NCAFC) member Fred Gainey present the information on the NCAFC’s recommendation. Mr. Gainey provided the following overview of the process and recommendations:  NCAFC committee members: Fred Gainey, Shane Hartley, Buddy Brooks, Elizabeth DeBiasi, Gail Eddie Neal Lewis, and Randy Reeves  Committee steps to improve process:  Modify applications based on key learnings  Provide training to non-county agencies on application and process  Survey non-county agencies  Review Process:  Read/review applications  Review of agency mid-year performance reports and funding history  Discuss appropriate bucket and scoring rubric  Individual scoring and questions to agencies  Responses and final aggregated scores  Discussion and allocation decisions  Scoring Rubric, seven scoring categories:  Alignment with New Hanover County strategy and goals  Request aligned with agency mission  Request aligns with agency capability  Collaborative efforts associated with program/service  Impact of program – multiplier  Demonstrated impact of program – outcome  Degree augments or fills a New Hanover County gap in service  Evaluation:  Programs scored individually by committee members and aggregated  Discussion about areas of difference in scoring and key drivers  Objective rating instrument/rubric:  Seven pre-identified criteria  Each criterion scored on a four-point scale  Equally weighted (max score 28)  Subjective Rating:  Overall rating that allows committee to capture other attributes not easily quantifiable or that may not be broadly applicable  Scored on a four-point scale (max score four)  Fund this:  Salaries for staff directly providing services to clients/patients/participants, etc.  Supplies, tools, contract services, and other materials for staff to deliver programs  Organizations that deliver a program or service NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 2022 PAGE 440  Not that:  Administrative salaries/administrative overhead  Marketing dollars  Capital expenditures (buildings/ vehicles)  Intermediaries/pass through organizations (receive dollars and then redistribute it to other organizations)  Funding Recommendations:  Tier 1 recommendations:  Tier 2 funding recommendations:  Tier 3 funding recommendations:  Next Steps:  Survey non-county agencies re: process; incorporate feedback into FY24 process  Modify non-county agency application based on key learnings  Review scoring rubric and consider changes to evaluation criteria  Continue training for non-county agencies on the application process and in-year reporting  Set due dates and calendar for FY24 process In response to Board questions, NCAFC member Elizabeth DeBiasi stated that the phrase “key learnings” is related to how well or effective the committee is in making the applications readable, doable, and accessible. Part of it is how the applications are relevant and efficient. Feedback is received from the applicants and adjustments are made partly based on that information. Discussion ensued on how the allocation determinations were made and the amount of funding available for FY23. Commissioner Barfield stated that he would prefer that the agencies that are effective to be maintained at the same amount for FY23 as they were in FY22, even if that means some applicants do not receive funding. County Manager Coudriet explained that the committee did not receive less funding to work with this year, but more applications were received and some of the funding requests were higher than last year. The County made $950,000 available for outside agency funding which is equal to the amount for the current year, it was not reduced. On the NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 2022 PAGE 441 other side of the equation, one of the recommendations for the FY23 budget is to include $1.2 million in capacity building for the non-profit community. He further noted that when a non-profit agency becomes a vendor the outside agency funding does not decrease. Discussion ensued about the criteria used in the allocation determinations. Ms. DeBiasi stated that some of the non-profits requested funding for items that were determined would not be funded in FY23 in the form of administrative salaries/administrative overhead, marketing dollars, capital expenditures, or were pass through organizations. While those criteria could not be funded, there was a desire to provide some level of funding for the organizations that received funding in FY22, even if not at the full amount. Further discussion was held about various non-profits not being recommended to receive the same amount of funding as in the current year. In response to Board questions, County Manager Coudriet stated that staff did discuss increasing the amount for the committee to allocate. He thinks the staff recommendation would have been at most 9.2% on top of the 950,000 but that is not going to solve the problem of the need. It also weighed heavily on him that there is another $1.2 million in the FY23 budget for capacity building in the non-profit community. That funding is not specific to one department or organization but is specific to building the community that is desired, needed, and deserved. That was the final arbiter for him when looking at the availability of revenues and again, it is $950,000 and $1.2 million. County Manager Coudriet concluded the presentation as follows:  FY22-23 Recommended Budget in Summary:  General and Debt Service Funds:  Two (2) cents Property Tax Rate cut - FY23 recommended at 45.5 cents:  42.29 cents for the General Fund  3.21 cents for the Debt Fund  Fire Services: no change - FY23 recommended at 7.25 cents  Environmental Management: Tip Fee - $4 increase - FY23 recommended at $52/ton  Stormwater Services: Full fee imposed - $5.65 per equivalent residential unit (ERU)/month  Addresses internal capacity: Preference given to enhancements with a focus on maintaining quality service levels  Invests in greatest asset, our people: Proposes market increase consistent with historical practice, considers regional CPI index  Increases equity efforts: $15.7 million attributed to enhancements with equity component (55% of new funding)  Incorporates multiple funding sources to reduce taxes: ARPA, Revenue Stabilization, Special Purpose, Appropriated Fund Balance  Partners with community agencies: Community Building Plan, Non-County Agency Funding, Economic Development Partnerships, Social Impact Funding, Public Education  FY22-23 Recommended Budget in Summary - $507 million Total Spending:  Next Steps: th  Public hearing scheduled for Monday, June 6  Board debate and direction to staff thth  Budget adoption between Monday, June 6 and Monday, June 20 In response to Board questions, County Manager Coudriet stated that to reduce the property tax rate by another three cents for a total reduction of five cents, the only option would be to go into the principal of the revenue stabilization fund as that is the only source of readily available funds. It would require approximately $15 million being taken out of that fund to reset the property tax rate to last year’s revenue neutral rate. Chair Olson-Boseman stated that she would like to see the property tax rate at revenue neutral with a five-cent reduction. In response to Board questions, County Manager Coudriet confirmed that 84 positions, as approved by the Board, have been added since this time last year. Teen Court is funded through the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, has been for several years, and its funding was approved at a recent Board meeting. As to who makes the decisions on a non-county agency moving to vendor status, the determination lies with the departments that are the direct users of the service and is an internal discussion with the provider itself. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Olson-Boseman thanked County Manager Coudriet and the NCAFC members for their presentations. PRESENTATION OF THE 2022 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS Interim Chief Financial Officer Martha Wayne presented the following highlights of the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2022, which includes financial activity through March 31, 2022:  General Fund Revenues: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 2022 PAGE 442  Total General Fund revenues at 82.4% of budget  $203.1 million in property tax received  $42.4 million in sales tax received  Third quarter comparisons:  2022: Ad valorem was $203.1 million; Other was $90.4 million  2021: Ad valorem was $171.7 million; Other was $90.9 million  2020: Ad valorem was $167.3 million; Other was $77.2 million  Debt Service Fund Revenues:  Total revenues at 80.9% of budget  $21.1 million in property tax received  $9.3 million in sales tax received  Third quarter comparisons:  2022: Ad valorem was $21.1 million; Other was $14.4 million  2021: Ad valorem was $22.6 million; Other was $13.8 million  2020: Ad valorem was $22.1 million; Other was $10.7 million  General and Debt Service Expenditures:  Expenditures through the third quarter represent 69.9% of budget  Most functions trending lower as percent of budge compared to prior year  Fire Services:  Total revenues collected represent 83.0% of budget  Property tax revenues collected 98.7% of budget  Expenditures represent 72.5% of budget  Third quarter comparisons:  2022: Revenues were $15.3 million; Expenses were $13.4 million  2021: Revenues were $13.9 million; Expenses were $12.6 million  2020: Revenues were $14.4 million; Expenses were $12.2 million  Environmental Management:  Total revenues for the third quarter (Q3) are 59.6% of budget  Charges for services are 63.6% of budget  Expenses for Q3 represent 75.8% of budget  Third quarter comparisons:  2022: Revenues were $14.1 million; Expenses were $17.9 million  2021: Revenues were $12.5 million; Expenses were $20.2 million  2020: Revenues were $16.8 million; Expenses were $15.8 million  Stormwater Services:  Total revenues for Q3 are 14.9% of budget:  107.6% of charges for services were collected  Transfer from General fund will occur in Q4  Expenses for Q3 represent 52.9% of budget:  $2.5 million spent through third quarter  Salaries low while filling crews  Capital purchases are being made (lead times)  ARPA:  First portion of ARPA funds received - $22.7 million:  Recognized only what was spent as revenue  Interest revenue received  $12.3 million of funds spent:  $6.7 million spent through third quarter:  $3.3 million in business and employment assistance  $1.5 million in housing assistance  $1.6 million in physical and mental health initiatives In response to Board questions, Ms. Wayne stated that the $10 million delta for ARPA funds received and spent are the funds being reserved that are related to programs currently in progress. The County does appear to be on target to meet the projected 99.3% property tax collection rate. County Manager Coudriet added that the collection rate for the normal year is 91% and the County will meet it. The 99.3% is based on the incoming revenues th now and what will be collected by June 30. Hearing no further comments, Chair Olson-Boseman thanked Ms. Wayne for the report. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the New Hanover County Board of Adjustment Chair Olson-Boseman reported that one vacancy exists on the New Hanover County Board of Adjustment in the Alternate category with four applicants eligible for appointment. Vice-Chair Hays nominated William Mitchell for appointment. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Olson-Boseman called for a vote on the nomination on the floor. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 2022 PAGE 443 Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint William Mitchell to the New Hanover County Board of Adjustment, filling the unexpired term in the Alternate category with the term to expire December 1, 2022. Appointment to the New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Community Relations Advisory Committee Chair Olson-Boseman reported that one vacancy exists in the At-Large category on the New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Community Relations Advisory Committee with eleven applicants eligible for appointment. Commissioner Barfield nominated Cherri Cook for appointment. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Olson-Boseman called for a vote on the nomination on the floor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Cherri Cook to the New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Community Relations Advisory Committee, filling the unexpired term in the At-Large Category with the term to expire September 30, 2022. Appointment to the New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Workforce Housing Advisory Committee Chair Olson-Boseman reported that one vacancy exists in the At-Large category on the New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Workforce Housing Advisory Committee with eight applicants eligible for appointment. Commissioner Barfield nominated Edwrin Sutton for appointment. Vice-Chair Hays nominated Cindee Wolf for appointment. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Olson-Boseman called for a vote on the nominations on the floor in the order of receiving them. Vote Results: The Board voted in the majority to appoint Edwrin Sutton to the New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Workforce Housing Advisory Committee, filling the unexpired term in the At-Large Category with the term to expire August 31, 2024. Chair Olson-Boseman, Commissioners Barfield, Rivenbark, and Zapple voted in favor. Appointment to the New Hanover County Commission for Women Chair Olson-Boseman reported that one vacancy exists on the New Hanover County Commission for Women with one applicant eligible for reappointment and ten applicants eligible for appointment. Commissioner Zapple nominated Mireya Lupercio for reappointment. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Olson-Boseman called for a vote on the nomination on the floor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Mireya Lupercio to the New Hanover County Commission for Women to serve a three-year term with the term to expire May 31, 2025. Appointment to the New Hanover County Planning Board Chair Olson-Boseman reported that one vacancy exists on the New Hanover County Planning Board with five applicants eligible for appointment. Vice-Chair Hays nominated Walter “Pete” Avery for appointment. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Olson-Boseman called for a vote on the nomination on the floor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Walter “Pete” Avery to the New Hanover County Planning Board, filling the unexpired term with the term to expire July 31, 2023. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chair Olson-Boseman stated that two people signed up to speak on non-agenda items and invited them to make their remarks. Gayle Major, resident of Canal Drive, stated she is a child advocate in the education system and shared her concerns about her request to obtain a copy of the school district budget not being fulfilled, school-wide fingerprinting only being applied to school district new hires when it needs to be applied to existing and new employees, and not receiving a copy of the contract for the Sheriff’s Office to perform the service. Christopher Tullous, resident of Pin Oak Drive, stated his concerns with the school district’s gender support plan. The Board needs to be aware of the school district’s plans for programs when considering the school budget funding request. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS Commissioner Barfield congratulated the Cape Fear Community College Class of 2022 graduates. Chair Olson-Boseman congratulated Coach Norton and the UNCW softball team on winning their first 2022 CAA Championship. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, MAY 16, 2022 PAGE 444 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Olson-Boseman adjourned the meeting at 11:42 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.