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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-19 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2005 BOOK 30 PAGE 478 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, December 19, 2005, at 9:00 a.ill. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, NC. Members present were: Chairman Robert G. Greer; Vice-Chairman William A. Caster; Commissioner Ted Davis, Jr.; Commissioner William A. Kopp, Jf.; Commissioner Nancy H. Pritchett; County Manager Bruce T. Shell; Deputy County Attorney Kemp Burpeau and Clerk to the Board Sheila L. Schult. Chairman Greer called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present. Chairman Greer reported that Cape Fear Medical Transport, Inc. has requested that the First Reading Application for a Non-Emergency Ambulance Service Franchise be pulled from the agenda and that Consideration of Purchase of Public Safety Answering Point Telephone System for the 911 Center be pulled from the agenda. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice-Chairman Caster led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Pat Melvin, Assistant County Manager, gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Chairman Greer asked if any member of the Board would like to remove an item from the Consent Agenda. Commissioner Pritchett requested Consent Agenda Item #7 - Adoption of Resolution to Sell Surplus Property by Upset Bid Process be pulled pending further Staff investigation. Chairman Greer requested a motion from the Board to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented with the removal of Consent Agenda Item #7. Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented with the removal of Consent Agenda Item #7. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes The Commissioners approved the minutes of the following meetings as presented by the Clerk to the Board: Regular Meeting - December 5, 2005 Closed Session Meeting - December 5, 2005 Continued Regular Meeting - December 7,2005 Adoption of Resolution to Add Road to the State Road System The Commissioners adopted a resolution to add Coquina Drive Extension in Shellbank Subdivision to the State Road System (Div. File No. lOn-N)o A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX, Page 34.1. Acceptance of Additional Home and Community Care Block Grant Funds and Approval of Associated Budget Amendment - Department of Aging The Commissioners accepted additional Home and Community Care Block Grant funds in the amount of $4,243 and approved the associated budget amendment #06-0085. These funds will be placed in the department's transportation budget and used to increase the number of medical trips the agency provides. A local match in the amount of $471 is required; the approved 2006 Department of Aging Transportation budget has funds to cover this match. Budget Amendment #06-0085 - Department of Aging Adjustment Transportation Grant Contracted Services Debit $4,243 Credit $4,243 Explanation: To budget additional funds received from Home and Community Care Block Grant. Funds will be used to increase the number of medical trips provided by the Agency. Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to the State of North Carolina and Act as the Conduit Agency for New Hanover Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Services The Commissioners authorized the Emergency Management Department to submit a grant application on behalf of the New Hanover Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Services in the amount of $21,295 and authorized the County Manager to sign the application, approved the Finance Director to serve as fiscal officer and NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2005 BOOK 30 PAGE 479 accept the grant funds, if awarded. If awarded, the funds will be used to purchase an accountability system that will track resources, people and equipment, on site at emergencies/disasters. This will not impact New Hanover County's budget since it is a "flow-through" grant. Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to the National Association of County and City Health Officials - Health Department The Commissioners authorized the Health Department in partnership with the University of North Carolina at Wilmington to submit a grant application to the National Association of County and City Health Officials in the amount of $25,000. If awarded, the funds will be used to serve clients with developmental disabilities. Approval of Fee Policy Changes - Health Department The Commissioners approved fee policy changes pertaining to laboratory procedure codes and fees. Being added are new laboratory procedure codes and associated fees, as well as re-implementing use of previously assigned fees to existing procedures. The overall impact is expected to be minimal, with a decrease in cost and an . . Increase In revenue. Acceptance of State Aid to Public Libraries Funds and Approval of Associated Budget Amendment - Library The Commissioners accepted an increase in State Aid to Public Libraries funds in the amount of $16,037 for FY 05-06 and approved the associated budget amendment #06-0083. The funding will be used to convert two 50% positions to two 80% positions. Budget Amendment #06-0083 - Librarv Adiustment Debit Credit State Aid Salaries & Wages Temporary Salaries $16,037 $ 6,036 $10,001 Explanation: To budget additional funds received from State Aid to Public Libraries. Additional funding will be used to increase hours of two part -time positions. Approval to Budget Additional Funds Received by the Sheriff's Office The Commissioners approved the following budget amendments for additional funds received by the Sheriffs Office. Budget Amendment #2006-17 - Sheriffs Office Adiustment Debit Credit Controlled Substance Tax: Controlled Substance Tax Capital Project Expense $24,608 $24,608 Explanation: To budget additional revenue received on November 22,2005. Budget Amendment #2006-18 - Sheriffs Office Adiustment Debit Credit Federal Forfeited Property: Federally Forfeited Property Capital Project Expense $3,429 $3,429 Explanation: To budget additional funds received on November 23,2005. Acceptance of New Hanover County and New Hanover County Fire District Tax Collection Reports - Tax Department The Commissioners accepted the following Tax Collection Reports through November 30, 2005. New Hanover County Fire District New Hanover County Copies of the Tax Collection Reports are hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XXIX, Page 34.2. Approval of Release of Tax Values The Commissioners granted the following taxpayers the Senior Citizen/Disability Exclusion: Czartosieski, Joseph S. Dormon, Barbara F. Fales, Ida Pearl $53,874 39,356 33,796 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2005 Ford, Mack Remolia Grisset, Frank M. Annie C. Jones, Horace Lanier, Frances Etal. Leonard, David Brian Etal. Marmaras, Mary Compos Martin, Vito Charlotte A. McMillan, Polly J. Pope, Ileane Mary Life Estate Roberts, Wanda Yvonne Roethlinger, Paul W. Sf. Rush, Ella Joye BOOK 30 PAGE 480 35,902 49,368 23,355 10,079 101,993 111,998 52,638 32,135 22,987 63,198 28,280 23,967 The Commissioners released the following late list penalties: Plantation Village, Inc. Smith, Billy Ray $903.20 11.12 REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS RECOGNITION OF SERVICE BY DAVE WEAVER AS INTERIM COUNTY MANAGER Chairman Greer reported that the Board would like to recognize Assistant County Manager Dave Weaver for his service to the County as Interim County Manager from September 1, 2005 through November 22,2005. On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer presented Assistant County Manager Weaver with a plaque of appreciation for his service to New Hanover County as Interim County Manager. PRESENTATION OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY SERVICE AWARDS County Manager Shell requested the following employees to step forward to receive service awards: Five Year: Kassandra D. Dixon - Sheriffs Office Michael A. Spencer - Sheriffs Office Thomas S. Sosebee - Fire Services Kevin R. McDonald - Fire Services Mark A. Meylor - Fire Services Jacob A. Barton - Fire Services Reginald B. Simmons - Fire Services Tracey J. Frink - Sheriff's Office William L. Smith - Sheriff's Office Ten Year: Alicia E. Pickett - Health Department Jerry R. Campbell - Parks Department Fifteen Year: Hugh W. Mohr - Parks Department Twenty Year: Earl A. Jackson - Property Management. Patricia F. Moore - Property Management Janet B. McCumbee - Health Department Twenty-Five Year: Debbie H. Broyles - Public Safety Communications Center On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer presented a service award to each employee, expressed appreciation, and thanked them for their dedicated years of service. RECOGNITION OF NEW EMPLOYEES County Manager Shell requested the following new employees to stand and be introduced: Darlene Hobson - Health Department Stephanie Robbins - Health Department Tyler McKeithan - Health Department Arlene DeShields - Health Department Ellen Willis - Juvenile Center Stephen Candler - Planning Department Hannah Hansley - Property Management Ladon Gibbs - Property Management Reid Schronce - Sheriff's Office Derek Stogsdill - Sheriff's Office Jim Haley - Property Management On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer welcomed the new employees to County Government and wished NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2005 BOOK 30 PAGE 481 them success in their new positions. PRESENTATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS TO RECEIVE THE MEDICAL LIFE SAVING AWARD AND RECORD OF EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AWARD Fire Chief Donnie Hall reported that New Hanover County Fire Awards Committee has recommended nine fire fighters to receive the Medical Life Saving Award and two fire fighters to receive the Record of Exceptional Service because of the outstanding response to two incidents this past year. On June 29,2005 emergency vehicles were dispatched to a vehicle collision near the 8000 block of Market Street. Upon their arrival crews found the driver of the vehicle unresponsive. Crews removed the driver from the wreckage and determined that the driver was not breathing. Emergency lifesaving techniques were administered using an automatic defibrillator. During transportation to the emergency room, the patient began breathing again due to assistance from emergency attendants. On September 12, 2005 emergency crews were summoned to Carolina Beach Road and Antoinette Drive for a high-speed collision between two vehicles. Upon arrival the emergency crews found multiple passengers ejected from the wreck, with at least three triaged as critical. The crews initiated emergency lifesaving techniques with limited resources to the patients to help mitigate life-threatening injuries. The first arriving medical transport unit evacuated the most severe patient leaving two remaining critical patients. Successful medical assistance was rendered for the remaining patients. The fire fighters honored for the Medical Lifesaving Award are Courtney Padgett; Michael Peterson; Billy Bastian; Chad Watson; Eddie Thomas; Steve Arone; David Gainvors; Terry Brewer and Mike Efferson. The fire fighters honored for the Exceptional Performance Award are Ed Nelson and David Heath. On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer congratulated the fire fighters on their dedicated service to New Hanover County. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FEDERAL FUNDING OF ADULT VACCINE INFRASTRUCTURE Chairman Greer reported that on behalf of the Board of Health, Health Director David E. Rice is requesting the Board adopt a resolution requesting sufficient federal funding of adult vaccine infrastructure including influenza as a primary component. Commissioner Pritchett read the resolution into the record. Chairman Greer requested a motion for adoption. Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to adopt the Influenza Vaccine Supply resolution. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX, Page 34.3. CONSIDERATION OF PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF SERVICE Chairman Greer reported that the New Hanover County Public Library is celebrating one hundred years of public library service in New Hanover County, 1906-2006. Chairman Greer read the proclamation into the record and requested a motion for adoption. Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to adopt the proclamation celebrating the New Hanover County Library centennial. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX, Page 34.4. REVIEW OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005 As part of the completion of the annual audit, Interim Finance Director Barbara McClure presented a brief presentation and reported that the data presented in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005 was accurate and fairly reflects the results of operations and the County's strong financial position. She advised that the audit was conduced by McGladrey and Pullen, LLP to ensure compliance with federal and state standards and introduced Lou Cannon of McGladrey and Pullen, LLP. Mr. Cannon presented the auditor's perspective to the Board and reported that all Basic Financial Statements were performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. He informed the Board that New Hanover County was in a sound financial position and stated that all indications point to continued growth in the future. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2005 BOOK 30 PAGE 482 On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer complimented the past Finance Director Bruce Shell, the Interim Finance Director Barbara McClure and Staff for excellent management of the County's finances during the past year. PRESENTATION ON NCDOT PROJECTS Lanny Wilson, North Carolina Department of Transportation Board Member provided an update on the proposed Cape Fear Skyway. The Cape Fear Skyway will run from US 17 Bypass to US 421and is scheduled to be completed before the completion of the Wilmington Bypass. The structure will include twelve bridges over the Cape Fear River and wetlands with a total length of 9.5 miles. The proposed date for the award of the construction contract is November 2009. In conclusion, Mr. Wilson stated that transportation funds will continue to be limited and encouraged the County to continue to work closely with Brunswick County to see the Cape Fear Skyway project come to fruition. Allen Pope, NCDOT Division Engineer, presented an update on current and proposed projects in New Hanover County stating that active TIP projects include: . U-92, Martin Luther King Parkway - Sections A and B . R-2633 US 17 Wilmington Bypass - includes the new bridge crossing the Northeast Cape Fear River . Military Cutoff - Intersection of Market Street and Military Cutoff Road back to Gordon Road, remainder of the widening of a four lane divided roadway to Eastwood Drive . Market Street - from Martin Luther King Parkway to New Centre Drive - construct a concrete median island. . Bradley Creek Bridge - replace bridge on Wrightsville Avenue over Bradley Creek Planned TIP projects include: . Market Street - from Colonial Avenue to Porters Neck Road - access management improvements . Wrightsville Avenue at Independence Boulevard - intersection improvements . Military Cutoff Road - extension to US 17 Wilmington Bypass . Kerr Avenue - Randall Parkway to Oleander Drive; MLK Parkway to Randall Parkway; interchange at MLK Parkway . Gordon Road to Market Street - widen to multi-lane . Independence Boulevard extension - Randall Parkway to MLK Parkway - multi-lane on new location . Blue Clay Road - interchange with 1-140 . Oleander Drive and College Road - intersection improvements . Dow Road - US 421 (Lake Park Boulevard) to US 421 (Fort Fisher Boulevard) - widen to multi- lane TIP feasibility studies being conducted include: . College Road - MLK Parkway to Gordon Road -widen to multi-lane . 1-40 to Kerr Avenue and MLK Parkway - construct freeway on new location Active projects: . Murrayville Road - widen and resurfacing work complete . Edgewater Road - widen only work complete On-hold projects: . Gordon Road - connect the three lane section b/w 1-40 and Market Street . US 117/NC133/NC 132 intersection - convert to a roundabout . New Centre Drive - additional left turn lane for NC132 northbound turning onto New Centre Drive County resurfacing projects: . Dawson Street . Wooster Street . Dow Road . New Centre Drive In conclusion, Mr. Pope thanked Mr. Wilson for his service on the NCDOT Board and what it has meant to the residents of New Hanover County and to NCDOT District #3. After brief discussion, on behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer thanked Mr. Wilson and Mr. Pope for their efforts to help the citizens of New Hanover County. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2005 BOOK 30 PAGE 483 PRESENTATION BY THE WILMINGTON RAILROAD MUSEUM FOUNDATION Frank Funk, President of the Wilmington Railroad Museum Foundation Board presented an overview of the history and future of the Wilmington Railroad Museum. The Railroad Museum Foundation is seeking support from the County to accomplish their goal of moving to a new facility. Commissioner Pritchett encouraged Mr. Funk to submit his funding request at the appropriate budget time when the Board considers all such requests. On behalf of the Board, Chairman Greer thanked Mr. Funk for the presentation. BREAK: Chairman Greer called for a break from 10:52 a.m. until 11 : 15 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A NO WAKE ZONE Chairman Greer reported that 1. Michael Hutson has requested the Board of Commissioners to extend the no wake zone for the Northeast Cape Fear River. Before the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) will consider a request the local government must hold an advertised public hearing on the question of establishing a no wake zone for that area. After the public hearing, the local government may apply for a no wake zone and must include a resolution adopted by the local government that formally requests the NCWRC to undertake rulemaking for the purpose of establishing a no wake zone. Chairman Greer opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone was present to speak on the request. 1. Michael Hutson requested the Board adopt the resolution requesting the no wake zone citing safety concerns before a serious accident occurs. He stated that he and other neighbors would be willing to contribute funds for the additional signage. Jim Bordeaux, resident in the Blossom Ferry area, explained how he was injured on his dock, and requested the Board approve the resolution requesting the no wake zone and that he would be willing to contribute funds for the additional signage. Jim Harts, resident on Blossom Ferry Road, explained how he was injured on his jet ski and requested the Board approve the resolution requesting the no wake zone and that he would be willing to contribute funds for the additional signage. Robert Pearsall, property owner on Blossom Ferry Road, stated his concern for safety in this area and requested the Board approve the resolution requesting the no wake zone. Eddie Moore, resident on Cape Landing Road, stated his concern for safety in this area and requested the Board approve the resolution requesting the no wake zone. Hearing no further comments, Chairman Greer closed the public hearing and introduced the resolution into the record and requested direction from the Board. Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to adopt the resolution requesting the North Carolina Wildlife Commission to promulgate special rules and regulations with reference to safe and reasonable operation of vessels on the water of the Northeast Cape Fear River for a no wake zone. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX, Page 34.5. CONSIDERATION OF BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONSOLE SYSTEMS FURNITURE FOR THE E- 911 CENTER E-911 Director Steve Smith reported that Staff is requesting the Board adopt the resolution rejecting bids received for bid # 06-0074 and award of bid # 06-0121 for console systems furniture for the E-911 center to Wright Line in the amount of $246,259.14 and approve contract # 06-0121 and authorize the County Manager to execute the contract. Request for bids were issued and the following bids were received: Wright Line Option 1 $202,937.50 Wright Line Option 2 $197,700.38 Evans Consoles $249,186.62 Watson Furniture Group $298,328.29 Innovant $341,879.00 Systems Manufacturing Corp. $358,843.60 After the bids were received, it was pointed out by Systems Manufacturing that the specifications were greater than the County's needs. After much review and consultation with the Institute of Government, staff notified bidders that the purchase would be re-bid. Due to the time-line involved and in agreement with the Institute's recommendation, a new request for bids was started immediately. This was to allow the re-bidding to be completed NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2005 BOOK 30 PAGE 484 in a timely manner to enable staff to bring the rejection of the original bids and the award recommendation from the second bid process to the Board of Commissioners at the same meeting. Staff changed the bid requirements and added further narrative to define what was required of the bidders. The following bids were received in the second round: Innovant Xybix Systems Systems Manufacturing Corp. Wright Line Single Lift System $195,967.98 Does not provide $216,078.54 $238,188.80 Dual Lift System $195,967.98 $217,850.00 $228,410.34 $246,259.14 Due to the nature of the E-911 work center, the recommendation of the bid was based on the following five items: Support Warranty Delivery and Installation Price Satisfaction of Equipment Specifications Wright Line's proposal was the only proposal that met all of the revised bid requirements including support, warranty, delivery and installation. Staff recommends award to Wright Line for the Dual Lift System at $246,259.14. After a brief discussion, Chairman Greer requested direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to reject bids received for bid #06- 0074. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to adopt the resolution awarding bid #06-0121 for console systems furniture for the E-911 center to Wright Line in the amount of $246,259.14. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to adopt the resolution approving contract # 06-0121and authorize the County Manager to execute the contract. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XXIX, Page 34.6. CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN NEW HANOVER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION OF BELIZE Emergency Management Director Warren Lee reported that Edward Paul, Jr., Honorary Consul of Belize requested that the New Hanover County Department of Emergency Management and the National Emergency Management Organization of Belize enter into a memorandum of understanding for supporting the shared objectives of improving response and recovery efforts associated with hurricanes and other natural and man-made disasters. Both organizations recognize the importance of partnerships and compacts with other governments and jurisdictions and in accordance with existing laws, regulations and policies, and subject to the availability of funds, mutually agree to: . Work closely in accomplishing common goals and objectives related to public safety and the protection of natural, cultural, and recreational resources. . Provide mutual aid assistance one with the other whenever possible. . Look for opportunities to conduct peer-to-peer exchange of information. . Provide opportunities for cross training. . Develop and participate in joint exercises. . Encourage collaboration between the governments of New Hanover County and Belize where appropriate. . Promote and support a spirit of cooperation and unity. Edward Paul, Jr., Honorary Consul of Belize, requested the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding stating that he feels it will be of mutual benefit. Chairman Greer requested direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the New Hanover County Department of Emergency Management and the National Emergency Management Organization of Belize. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2005 BOOK 30 PAGE 485 APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO SERVE ON VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES FOR 2006 After brief discussion, Chairman Greer asked for direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Chairman Greer, for the 2006 appointments of commissioner representatives to various boards and committees remain the same as the 2005 appointments. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED TO BOARDS/COMMITTEES FOR YEAR 2006 Airlie Gardens Foundation Board of Directors Bellamy Mansion Museum Board of Directors CAMA Land Use Plan Advisory Panel Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees Cape Fear Community College Long-Range Planning Committee Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority/WAVE Transit Cape Fear Resource Conservation & Development Chamber of Commerce Chamber's Community Growth Planning Core Team Convention Center Task Force Council of Governments - Executive Committee Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Board DSS Board Fire Commissioners Greater Wilmington Sports Commission Health Board Human Relations Commission Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Legion Stadium Committee Local Emergency Planning Committee Lower Cape Fear River Program Advisory Board Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority NHRMC Board of Trustees Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Partnership for Children Port, Waterway & Beach Commission Southeastern Center (Mental Health) Southeastern Economic Development Commission Tourism Development Authority Water Development Task Force Watershed Advisory Committee Wilmington Downtown, Inc. Wilmington Industrial Commission Wilmington Regional Film Commission Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (Transportation Advisory Committee) COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Commissioner Davis Commissioner Kopp Vice-Chairman Caster Commissioner Davis Commissioner Davis Commissioner Pritchett Commissioner Pritchett Commissioner Kopp Chairman Greer Chairman Greer Vice-Chairman Caster Commissioner Pritchett Commissioner Kopp Vice-Chairman Caster Commissioner Pritchett Vice-Chairman Caster Commissioner Pritchett Commissioner Kopp Commissioner Kopp Vice-Chairman Caster Commissioner Kopp Commissioner Pritchett Commissioner Pritchett Vice-Chairman Caster Chairman Greer Chairman Greer Commissioner Pritchett Vice-Chairman Caster Commissioner Pritchett Commissioner Kopp Vice-Chairman Caster Commissioner Kopp Vice-Chairman Caster Commissioner Kopp Chairman Greer Chairman Greer Commissioner Kopp Appointments to the Board of Health Chairman Greer reported that three vacancies needed to be filled on the Board of Health and three applicants are eligible for reappointment and asked for nominations from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to reappoint Sandra L. Miles in the dentist category; John S. Tunstall in the engineer category and Donald P. Blake in the general public category to three-year terms with the terms to expire on December 31, 2008. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Appointments to the Human Relations Commission Chairman Greer announced that two vacancies needed to be filled on the Human Relations Commission with one applicant being eligible for reappointment and four applications were received and asked for nominations from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to reappoint Lethia S. Hankins to the Human Relations Commission to a three-year term with the term to expire on December 31, 2008. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Commissioner Davis nominated Tannis F. Nelson. Chairman Greer seconded the nomination. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2005 BOOK 30 PAGE 486 Commissioner Kopp nominated John L. Battle. Commissioner Pritchett seconded the nomination. Chairman Greer called for a vote on the nomination of Tannis F. Nelson. Vote: The Board voted 2 to 3 to appoint Tannis F. Nelson to serve on the Human Relations Commission. Chairman Greer and Commissioner Davis voted in favor. Chairman Greer called for a vote on the nomination of John L. Battle. Vote: The Board voted 3 to 2 to appoint John L. Battle to serve on the Human Relations Commission with the term to expire on December 31, 2008. Vice-Chairman Caster, Commissioner Kopp and Commissioner Pritchett voted in favor. Appointments to the Tourism Development Authority Chairman Greer announced that three vacancies needed to be filled on the Tourism Development Authority and three applicants are eligible for reappointment and asked for nominations from the Board. Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to reappoint Rick Guttenberg in the Hotel Owner/Manager of 150 rooms or more in City of Wilmington category, Bill Rudisill in the Hotel/Owner Manager of less than 150 rooms in the City of Wilmington category, and Bob McKoy with Network Real Estate in the Owner/Manager of company that rents more than 100 Vacation Rental Properties category to three year terms with the terms to expire on December 31, 2008. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MEETING RECESSED TO HOLD A REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT Chairman Greer convened from Regular Session at 12:06 p.m. to hold a meeting of the New Hanover County Water and Sewer District. Chairman Greer reconvened to Regular Session at 12: 11 p.m. LUNCH BREAK Chairman Greer called for a lunch break from 12: 11 p.m. until 12:53 p.m. UPDATE ON CLEANUP OF COUNTY ROADS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS Assistant County Manager Pat Melvin reported that she has been in contact with Sergeant Stanfield with the Department of Corrections Inmate Work Program and several areas have been identified for cleanup in the County. The identified areas will be cleaned within the next few days. Sergeant Stanfield has requested that he be kept notified of areas requiring clean up. Assistant County Manager Melvin reported that the Community Services Work Program requires a supervisor that would be paid an hourly rate of $10 - $12 an hour. The County would be required to enter into a memorandum of agreement outlining the terms as well as have a supervisor available at all times. Previously, the Environmental Management van has been used. Commissioner Pritchett reported that previously the Community Services Work Program supervisor reported to the local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful and stated that she would like to see the program started agaIn. After brief discussion, the consensus of the Board was to direct Staff to work with the appropriate judges and the Community Services Work office to encourage use of the work program and to include a proposal for the supervisor's fees in the budget process. NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Greer announced that time had been reserved to allow the public to present an item that was not listed on the regular agenda. He requested all persons speaking to limit their remarks to three minutes. No comments were received. ADDITIONAL ITEMS Items Presented by County Manager Bruce Shell Project Manager Max Maxwell presented an update of the current capital projects: . E-911 Center - staff is currently working on the punch list and hopes to have the Certificate of Occupancy later today with a projected move date of April . The Emergency Management Department - projected move date in early February . The Government Center renovations - currently out for bid with a projected move date of July . Crime Scene Department - building design is complete and will be put out for bid in January . Fire Station #51 - expansion is currently out for bid . Airlie Gardens - board walk construction will begin soon NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING, DECEMBER 19, 2005 BOOK 30 PAGE 487 County Manager Shell reported that Consent Agenda Item #5 - Approval of NACCHO Grant will be in cooperation with UNC-W Department of Health and Applied Human Sciences. County Manager Shell reported that a budget work session has been tentatively set for January 20, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at a location to be determined. County Manager Shell reported that the Federal Point Fire District has received a Class 5/9S insurance rating, which will reduce homeowner's insurance rates effective April 1, 2006 who live within 1000 feet of a fire hydrant. Items Presented by Vice-Chairman Caster Vice-Chairman Caster reported that he attended the following meetings and events: Meeting with engineering consultants concerning completed study; meeting with school board chairman and superintendent; Port, Waterway and Beach Commission meeting; Mass at St. Mary's Church; Watershed Management Advisory Board meeting; Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority meeting; Holiday Parade; Cape Fear Museum Volunteer Recognition luncheon; Wilmington Access for Teens reception; the Chamber meeting; the ILM Christmas dinner and the LINC dinner. Items Presented by Commissioner Pritchett Commissioner Pritchett reported on the amounts of waste collected at the Hazardous Waste Collection day. Commissioner Pritchett congratulated Jim Souders on receiving the Cape Fear Museum Volunteer of the y ear Award. Mr. Souders has volunteered more than one thousand hours to the museum. Commissioner Pritchett reported that she welcomed the State Workforce Development Board at their meeting and attended the National Keep America Beautiful Conference and the Cape Fear Museum Volunteer Recognition luncheon. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Greer adjourned the meeting at 1: 16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sheila L. Schult Clerk to the Board