2006-02-06 Regular Meeting
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 6, 2006
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ASSEMBLY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, February 6, 2006,
at 5:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington,
NC.
Members present were: Vice-Chairman William A. Caster; Commissioner Ted Davis, Jf.; Commissioner
William A. Kopp, Jf.; Commissioner Nancy H. Pritchett; County Manager Bruce T. Shell; County Attorney Wanda
M. Copley and Clerk to the Board Sheila L. Schult.
Chairman Robert G. Greer was absent.
Vice-Chairman Caster called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone present.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Kopp led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Pastor Robert Campbell of New Beginning Church gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Vice-Chairman Caster reported that Consent Agenda Item #8 Authorization to Submit a Primary Care
Proiect Grant Application to the Cape Fear United Wav has been pulled.
Vice-Chairman Caster asked if any member of the Board would like to discuss or remove an item from the
Consent Agenda.
Hearing no comments, Vice-Chairman Caster requested a motion from the Board to approve the items on
the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to approve the items on the
Consent Agenda as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 to O.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes
The Commissioners approved the minutes from the Budget Work Session held on January 20,2006 and the
Regular Meeting held on January 23,2006 as presented by the Clerk to the Board.
Authorization to Submit a Grant Application to the Lad and Conner Search and Rescue Fund - Sheriff's
Office
The Commissioners authorized the Sheriff's Office to submit a grant application to the Laci and Conner
Search and Rescue Fund in the amount of $35,000. If awarded, the funds will be used for equipment, education and
tools needed for search and rescue. In addition to the Sheriffs Office, the three beach communities, U.S. Coast
Guard, N.C. Marine Fisheries and Wildlife, and N.C. State Port Police will be using this equipment. There is no
local match requirement.
Adoption of Corporate Resolution from First Citizens Bank Changing the Finance Director's Name to Avril
M. Pinder as an Authorized Representative of New Hanover County - Finance Department
The Commissioners adopted the resolution from First Citizens Bank changing the finance director's name
to Avril M. Pinder as an authorized representative of New Hanover County.
Approval of Budget Amendment to Increase Revenues and Expenditures in Epidemiology Division - Health
Department
The Commissioners approved the request by the Health Department for an increase in the amount of
$100,000 in the Epidemiology Division's revenue and expenditure budgets. Funds will be used to pay for the
increased costs of vaccine, clinic supplies, costs incurred in the administration of the vaccine, patient service
enhancements to the clinic cashier office, billing office equipment, medical records document scanning and lab
patient processing programs to improve efficiency and patient flow to allow increased capacity for greater numbers
of patients served in the clinic.
Budget Amendment #06-0110 - Health Department
Adiustment
Debit
Credit
Epidemiology:
Grant- Flu/Pneumonia Vaccine
Supplies
$100,000
$100,000
Explanation: To increase Epidemiology revenue and expenditure budget by $100,000. A budget will be
prepared when quotes for services and prices are received.
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Authorization to Submit a Family Assessment Coordination Grant Application to the Smart Start Program -
Health Department
The Commissioners authorized the Health Department to submit a Family Assessment Coordination grant
application to the Smart Start program in the amount of $113,000. If awarded, the funds will be used to provide
screening for prenatal and postpartum women. Surveys done in obstetrician offices and prenatal clinics will be used
to determine the needs for resources such as social, financial, developmental, nutrition, medical, and educational.
The program will not be continued if grant funding ends; no local match is required.
Authorization to Submit a Health Check Coordination Program Grant Application to the Smart Start
Program - Health Department
The Commissioners authorized the Health Department to submit a Health Check Coordination Program
grant application to the Smart Start Program for renewal of existing funding in the amount of $45,800. If awarded,
the funds will be used to ensure that Medicaid eligible children and Health Choice insured children receive
comprehensive health and dental care. The Health Check Coordinator also assists families of uninsured children
with the application process for Medicaid and Health Choice.
Authorization to Submit a Child Care Nursing Program Grant Application to the Smart Start Program -
Health Department
The Commissioners authorized the Health Department to submit a Child Care Nursing Program grant
application to the Smart Start Program for renewal of existing funding in the amount of $186,600. If awarded, the
funds will be used to provide preventative services to children, their parents, and child care providers in local
childcare facilities. The program will not be continued if grant funding ends.
Authorization to Submit a Public Health Improvement Fund Grant Application to the North Carolina
Institute of Public Health - Health Department
The Commissioners authorized the Health Department to submit a Public Health Improvement Fund grant
application to the North Carolina Institute of Public Health in the amount of $17,034. If awarded, the funds will be
used to improve and standardize Health Department documents according to the recommendation of the
accreditation committee and to enter all staff continuing education hours into a database for annual review to prove
staff competency. This is a one-time grant funded project that will end when grant funding ends.
Acceptance of Smith Creek Greenway Clean Water Management Trust Fund Grant - Watershed
Management Program
The Commissioners accepted the Smith Creek Greenway Clean Water Management Trust Fund grant in the
amount of $30,000, approved the contract entering into an agreement with the Clean Water Management Trust
Fund, and approved the associated budget amendment #06-0117. The funds will be used for costs associated with
future acquisition of two properties in the Smith Creek Greenway. These costs will include appraisal, survey, Phase
I environmental study and other pre-acquisition costs. The 20% matching funds are available in the current project
budget.
Budget Amendment #06-0117 - Watershed Management Program
Adiustment
Debit
Credit
Tidal Creek:
Grant - Clean Water Management
Capital Project Expense
$30,000
$30,000
Explanation: To budget funds of a grant award from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund. The total
value of the grant is $30,000 with the 20% matching funds available in the current project budget.
Approval of Budget Amendment - Health Department
The Commissioners approved the following budget amendment:
Budget Amendment #06-0112 - Health Department
Adiustment
Debit
Credit
Health Promotions:
Grant - State
Advertising Cost
M&R Equipment
Printing
Supplies
Dues and Subscriptions
Employee Reimbursements
Training and Travel
$8,175
$ 600
$ 150
$ 950
$4,825
$ 250
$ 700
$ 700
Explanation: There is a reduction in state funding for the Health Promotions program of $8,175, with a
corresponding decrease in Health Promotions expenditures.
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REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
UPDATE ON THE MEADOWS OF WILMINGTON COMPLAINTS
Department of Social Services Director LaVaughn Nesmith reported that employee complaints had been
received concerning the Meadows of Wilmington assisted living center and requested Department of Social Services
Assistant Director Wanda Marino to make the Staff presentation.
Assistant Director Marino reported that the complaints cited not feeding residents enough food and roach
infestation. The state's Division of Social Services is conducting an investigation and New Hanover County staff is
on the premises monitoring to ensure that the needs of the fifty-seven residents are being met.
On behalf of the Board, Vice-Chairman Caster directed Staff to continue monitoring the situation and
provide updates to the Board.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL FOR THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO
SUBMIT A JOINT APPLICATION WITH THE CITY OF WILMINGTON FOR 2006 JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Vice-Chairman Caster opened the Public Hearing and requested Sheriff Causey to make the Staff
presentation.
Sheriff Causey reported that the Sheriff's Office is requesting authorization to submit a joint application
with the City of Wilmington for 2006 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funding from the U.S. Department of Justice.
The JAG grant process requires a public hearing be held for discussion on the use of the funds. The New Hanover
County Sheriffs Office and the Wilmington Police Department are certified as disparate agencies; FY2006 JAG
funding in the amount of $84,358 is available to be split between these two law enforcement agencies with each
receiving $42,179. The JAG grant process required A Memorandum of Understanding between New Hanover
County and the City of Wilmington. There is no local match requirement for the County. If awarded, the Sheriffs
Office portion of the grant funding will be spent on law enforcement equipment.
Hearing no comments, Vice-Chairman Caster closed the Public Hearing and requested direction from the
Board.
Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to approve the request to
submit a joint Justice Assistance Grant application with the City of Wilmington and to execute the required
Memorandum of Understanding between New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington, accept the grant funds
if awarded and authorize the County Manager to sign the grant and Memorandum of Understanding. Upon vote, the
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RELATING TO A COUNTY AND
CITY BOND ISSUE
Vice-Chairman Caster requested Parks Director Neal Lewis to make the Staff presentation.
Director Lewis reported that the County and City are partnering in the proposed $35.5 million Bond Issue.
The total bond issue projects are:
. City Projects - $13,600,000
. County Projects - $13,800,000
. Joint City/County Projects - $7,500,00
. Beach Towns - $600,000
. Total Bond Amount - $35,500,000
County projects included in the bond issue are:
. Veterans Park - $2,500,000 - trails; picnic shelters; playground; lighted tennis courts; soccer field
lights
. Battle Park - $1,000,000 - trails; wetlands; picnic shelters; community building
. Arrowhead Park - $1,000,000 - address Americans with Disabilities Act compliance issues;
structural issues; athletic field; tennis courts; playground, picnic shelter; support facilities; disc
golf course
. Wrightsboro Park - $500,000 - playfields; playground; picnic shelter; basketball court
. Ogden Park - $500,000 - community building with meeting space and kitchen; rental for social
activities, meetings and education
. Parkwood Recreation area - $500,000 - facility upgrade; restroom building; picnic shelter
. Monterey Heights Park $250,000 - facility upgrade; playground; basketball court
. Northern regional park - $5,000,000 - north of Ogden park; approximately 100 acres; acquisition
and initial development; active and passive facilities
. Planning and design - $500,000 - fees for architectural and engineering services for all projects
. Water access development $1,000,000 - utilize properties already owned by the county; goal of
four new sites; river and sound access
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City Parks Director Gary Shell reported that the City projects included in the bond issue are:
. Americans with Disabilities Act improvements - $600,000 - ongoing compliance; parks and
facilities upgrades
. Alderman - $200,000 - bike/hike trails; parking area; educational amenities
. Annexation Parks - $2,500,000 - 1995 and 1998 areas; development of four parks; passive
emphasis
. BikeIHike connector trails - $1,000,000 - facility connections; use of existing resources;
public/private partnerships
. Downtown parks - $1,000,000 - emphasizes city owned properties - Hilton Park, Dram Tree,
Thalian Hall; acquisitions
. Greenfield Lake Park - $500,000 - amphitheater completion; includes renovations to existing
park facilities
. Love Grove - $400,000 -canoe/kayak launch; parking and trials
. Maides Park - $900,000 - expansion of Davis Center; parking lot; park and athletic field lighting;
sidewalks and walking trails; four picnic shelters with grills; play equipment with swings; athletic
field seating; parks gate with new sign
. Martin Luther King Center - $600,000 - facility upgrades; options for amenities
. Natatorium - $700,000 - funding to be used for seed money in conjunction with possible land use
and funds from other sources
. Northside Aquatics - $400,000 - renovate existing pool or create splash pad
. 10th and Fanning - $100,000 - funding to be used for site assessment for future park development
. Recreation facility land purchase - $4,700,000 - property will be used to locate projected and lor
new facilities
Joint City/County projects included in the bond issue are:
. Baseball/softball complex - $6,000,000 - expands current field inventory by five fields; youth and
adult softball and baseball; excellent revenue producing potential; critical need
. Tennis Complex - $1,500,000 -large tennis population; central location; Empie Park conversion
County Parks Director Neal Lewis continued reporting that also included in the bond issue are:
. County contribution to beach towns in the amount of $600,000
. County museum in the amount of $500,000
. County library in the amount of $500,000
Commissioner Davis confirmed with County Manager Bruce Shell that the bond order would dictate the
use of funds by the beach communities. Final details will be worked out in the Memorandum of Understanding with
the beach communities.
Commissioner Davis confirmed with County Manager Bruce Shell that if the voters approve the bond
referendum, New Hanover County would administer and fund the twenty-year bond order and the City of
Wilmington would reimburse the County through an Interlocal Agreement the amount of $17,450,000. The County
will be responsible for repayment of the $18,050,000 in debt that equals a one-time increase of 1.25 cent on the tax
rate to pay principal and interest for twenty years. There has not been dialogue with the City on how they propose to
pay the funds.
Vice-Chairman Caster requested that County Manager Bruce Shell read the title of the resolution and give a
summary of the resolution.
County Manager Shell read the title of the resolution and reported that the Board is requested to adopt the
resolution making certain findings relating to the authorization and issuance of general obligation bonds and
authorizing the County Manager and the Finance Director to file application for approval with the Local
Government Commission.
Vice-Chairman Caster requested a motion to introduce the bond issue resolution.
Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to introduce the 2006 General
Obligation Bond Resolution. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO O.
Vice-Chairman Caster opened the Public Hearing and reported that the Board would hear anyone who
wished to be heard on the question of the proposed 2006 General Obligation Bond Resolution.
City of Wilmington Mayor Spence Broadhurst thanked the County Commissioners for working together
with the City on the parks and green space issues and the water and sewer consolidation stating that the proposed
bond referendum has full City Council support and that the City will be able to repay the funds within the current tax
structure without raising taxes.
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chairperson Liz Coughlin presented the ten-year Master Plan for
Parks, Recreation and Open Space and stated that the bond referendum will ensure that all the citizens of New
Hanover County will enjoy a better quality of life if voters approve the bond referendum. The Advisory Board
voted unanimously to support the bond referendum and the proposed projects.
Vice-Chairman of the City Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Bo Dean reported that they are in support
of the proposed bond referendum.
President of Wilmington Senior Softball Association Joe Semi stated that they are in support of the
proposed bond referendum and that there is good potential tournament income with the expanded facilities that will
be provided if the bond referendum is approved.
Jane Steincopf stated that she supports the bond referendum and the expansion of the parks and Myrtle
Grove library.
Jo Sblendorio stated that she supports the bond referendum and the expansion of the parks and Myrtle
Grove library.
Hearing no further comments, Vice-Chairman Caster closed the Public Hearing and requested a motion to
adopt the resolution.
Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to adopt the resolution making
certain findings relating to the authorization and issuance of general obligation bonds and authorizing the County
Manager and the Finance Director to file application for approval with the Local Government Commission. Upon
vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO O.
Commissioner Kopp stated that he could not promise that there will not be a tax increase to pay the bond
indebtedness.
A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXIX, Page 37.1.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER NAMING AN UNNAMED ROAD BETWEEN SNEEDEN DRIVE
AND MASONS BLUFF COURT TO CLEMMONS WAY (SN-98,02/06)
Vice-Chairman Caster opened the Public Hearing and requested Planning Director Dexter Hayes to make
the staff presentation.
Planning Director Hayes reported that the subject road is located between Sneeden Drive and Masons Bluff
Court southwest of Middle Sound Loop Road. A resident proposed the naming to Planning Staff after an incident
where Emergency Services had a difficult time locating a home during an emergency. The existing residences and
business are currently addressed off of Middle Sound Loop Rd. The proposed naming of the easement meets the
County's criteria of serving as access to four or more addressable structures.
Staff contacted adjacent landowners and the owners agreed upon Clemmons Way as a possible road name.
The affected property owners have signed petitions approving the street naming. The County will be responsible for
erecting a street sign should the naming be approved.
Vice-Chairman Caster asked if anyone from the public wished to speak on the request.
Hearing no one, Vice-Chairman Caster closed the Public Hearing and requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to approve naming the unnamed
road between Sneeden Drive and Masons Bluff Court to Clemmons Way. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4
TOO.
A copy of the ordinance is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXIX, Page 37.2.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER NAMING AN UNNAMED ROAD BETWEEN SOUND WATCH
DRIVE AND ROYAL OAK DRIVE TO FLOUNDER LANE (SN-99, 02/06)
Vice-Chairman Caster opened the Public Hearing and requested Planning Director Dexter Hayes to make
the staff presentation.
Planning Director Hayes reported that the subject road is located between Sound Watch Drive and Royal
Oak Drive southwest of Myrtle Grove Road and Sound Watch Drive intersection. Olen and Patricia Roberts
proposed the naming due to the easement not having an official street name. The existing residences are currently
addressed off of Myrtle Grove Rd. The proposed naming of the easement meets the County's criteria of serving as
access to four or more addressable structures. The applicant presented petitions signed by the adjacent landowners
who have agreed upon Flounder Lane as a possible road name. Due to the importance of emergency services and
adherence to the county street naming ordinance, staff recommends that the road be named Flounder Lane. The
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County will be responsible for erecting a street sign should the naming be approved.
Vice-Chairman Caster asked if anyone from the public wished to speak on the request.
Frank and Patricia Roberts gave a brief history of the property and requested the Board approve naming the
unnamed road to Flounder Lane.
Hearing no other comments, Vice-Chairman Caster closed the Public Hearing and requested direction from
the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to approve naming the unnamed
road between Sound Watch Drive and Royal Oak Drive to Flounder Lane. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4
TOO.
A copy of the ordinance is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book
XXIX, Page 37.3.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY JOHN E. EVANS, JR TO REZONE
APPROXIMATELY 26.5 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1550 AND 1551 POINT HARBOR
ROAD FROM 1-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TO CD (B-2) HIGHWAY BUSINESS WITH MIXED USES (Z-
826, 12/05)
Vice-Chairman Caster opened the Public Hearing and announced that the Special Use Permit process
requires a quasi-judicial hearing; therefore, the Clerk to the Board must swear in any person wishing to testify.
The following persons were sworn in:
Dexter Hayes
John Evans
Warren Wilson
Don Botus
Planning Director Dexter Hayes reported that John E. Evans, Jr. is requesting to rezone approximately 26.5
acres of property located at 1550 and 1551 Point Harbor Road from I-I Light Industrial to CD (B-2) Highway
Business with mixed uses. The property is located along the western edge of the Northeast Cape Fear River south of
the Isabelle Holmes Bridge.
In February 1996, the Commissioners approved a Conditional Use Zoning that authorized the construction
of 41 residential units, a ll5-slip marina, a hotel, and 50,000 sq. feet of retail and office space. That development
never materialized and the property was rezoned to I-I Light Industrial in January 2005.
The site's primary road frontage is along Point Harbor Road, a service road connecting to US 421. The
greatest obstacle hindering development of the site is the absence of adequate water and sewer. This project
proposes a phased plan for providing those services. Existing facilities on the property include a maritime building,
rowing club and several small offices.
The new plan calls for ten town homes and a marina office with 100 wet slips and 144 dry slips. A second
phase of the project shows proposed future towers that would exceed the residential density limits of 2.5 units per
acre and cannot be built.
The property is classified Conservation which typically includes all marshlands and land within the 100
year floodplain. Floodplain elevation for this property is nine feet.
The redevelopment of this site is at a strategic gateway into the City of Wilmington. Construction of the
PPD offices is underway across the river. Several concerns should be addressed in finalizing plans for this site.
Since the property has a history of intensive industrial use, environmental assessments should be completed prior to
using the property for residential purposes. Another concern is its close proximity to the heavy truck traffic along
US 421 and NC 133. Traffic volumes are already high and will only become more intense with the noise from the
nearby Bridge crossings. The proposed mixed-use marina facility with some limited residential use appears to be a
reasonable fit for the site. Staff recommends approval of the zoning change for the first phase of the project
assuming that the adjustments in the setbacks and wetland boundaries can be satisfied in the final plan. The
applicant submitted a more detailed plan as the Planning Board requested.
Planning Director Hayes presented the following findings offacts:
1. The Board must find that the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety where proposed
and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved.
a. Water service is available from the City of Wilmington across the river.
b. Sewer service will be provided on site with a packaged treatment facility.
c. All of the property is located within a 100-year flood area.
d. Access to the project will be from US 421 a major arterial and Point Harbor Rd.
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e. Fire Service is available from the North Wilmington VFD.
2. The Board must find that the use meets all required conditions and specifications of the Zoning Ordinance.
a. A site plan pursuant to the Ordinance has been submitted.
b. The ten units proposed are consistent with the density limits for Conservation areas.
c. Parking, Building Height and Impervious coverage satisfy the County requirements.
d. Wetlands areas need to be mapped and preserved.
e. Buffer yards and Setbacks need to be adjusted on the plan.
3. The Board must find that the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or
that the use is a public necessity.
a. Redevelopment of this site as planned would be a significant change to the quality of land uses in
the area.
b. No evidence has been submitted that this project will decrease property values of commercial uses
nearby.
4. The Board must find that the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as
submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general
conformity with the plan of development for New Hanover County.
a. The 1999 Land Use Plan identifies this area as Conservation with residential density limited to no
more than 2.5 units per acre. Water dependent uses and commercial uses may be allowed as long
as they are sensitive to preserving the natural functions of the site.
b. The property adjoins other marine activities and a truck stop to the north; downtown waterfront
uses are planned across the river.
Planning Director Hayes continued reporting that the Planning Board met on January 5,2006 and voted 3 to 1
to recommend approval with six conditions on the conditional use. One board member was concerned with the
environmental impacts along the waterfront. Suggested conditions are:
. Except for the existing uses and the commercial marina; new uses will be limited to B-1
neighborhood business
. Eliminate billboard sign
. Sidewalks and walkways must be provided
. Additional phases and out parcel development will require an amended plan
. CAMA and COD setbacks may apply along the waterfront and brackish marsh
. Provide architectural details for the commissioners
Commissioner Davis confirmed with Planning Director Hayes that the request is consistent with the land
use plan and that the current infrastructure can accommodate the traffic increase.
Vice-Chairman Caster asked if the petitioner wished to speak on the request.
John Evans, the petitioner, presented an overview of the project stating that this was phase one of a larger
project. Phase one consists of ten town homes, 144 dry slips and114 wet slips with the existing office complex and
building to remain. The proposed project is designed to meet the criteria and be a significant improvement in the
way these projects are usually built and could be a stand-alone project.
Vice-Chairman Caster asked Mr. Evans if he agreed with the findings of facts that were presented and that
he wanted to proceed with the rezoning request knowing that, if denied, a time period of one year is required before
the request could be brought back to the Board.
Mr. Evans responded that he agreed with the findings of facts that were presented and that he did wish to
proceed with the rezoning request knowing that if denied, a time period of one year is required before the request
could be brought back to the Board.
Vice-Chairman Caster asked if anyone from the public wished to speak in opposition to the request.
There being no comments, Vice-Chairman Caster closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Kopp confirmed with Planning Director Hayes, that if the Board approved the request, the
Petitioner would then need to seek permitting for the sewage system and if they were unable to secure the permitting
the project could go forward without the ten town homes.
After discussion with the Board stating environmental, health and conservation concerns, Vice-Chairman
Caster asked for direction from the Board.
Motion: Vice-Chairman Caster MOVED to approve the request by John E. Evans, Jr. to rezone approximately 26.5
acres of property located at 1550 and 1551 Point Harbor Road from I-I Light Industrial to CD (B-2) Highway
Business. Receiving no SECOND, THE MOTION DIED.
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BREAK
Vice-Chairman Caster called for a break from 7:25 p.m. until 7:35 p.m.
Vice-Chairman Caster announced that for clarification the Board needs to approve or deny the request
submitted by Mr. Evans.
The petitioner, Mr. Evans, requested to withdraw the request.
Vice-Chairman Caster reported that once the Board entertained motions the time to withdraw a request was
over.
Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED BY Commissioner Kopp, to deny the request by John E.
Evans, Jr. to rezone approximately 26.5 acres of property located at 1550 and 1551 Point Harbor Road from I-I
Light Industrial to CD (B-2) Highway Business. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 3 TO 1. Vice-Chairman
Caster voted in opposition.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY WITHERS AND RAVENEL ON BEHALF OF
GULFSTREAM SHOPPING CENTER PROPERTIES LLC TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 5.73
ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 609 PINER ROAD FROM R-15 RESIDENTIAL TO 0&1 OFFICE
AND INSTITUTIONAL (Z-817, 11/05)
Vice-Chairman Caster opened the Public Hearing and requested Planning Director Dexter Hayes to make
the staff presentation.
Planning Director Dexter Hayes reported that Withers and Ravenel on behalf of Gulfstream Shopping
Center Properties LLC are requesting to rezone approximately 5.73 acres of property located at 609 Piner Road from
R-15 Residential to 0&1 Office and Institutional. The subject property is located just northeast of the College and
Piner Road intersection near Monkey Junction. Adjacent and to the west is an existing business and office park.
East and north near the property are several residential neighborhoods - Greenbrier and Wood Duck Forest. Two
0&1 Office and Institution Districts also exist along Piner Road and are vacant.
This rezoning petition is a logical extension to the existing office park zoned CD (0&1) located adjacent
and to the north with additional access to Piner Road increasing interconnectivity through the business park. The
rear portion of the property will remain R-15 Residential. This allows for more compatible uses with the adjoining
property owners who will be able to share an improved access to Piner Road.
At their regular meeting on January 5, 2006, the Planning Board voted 4 to 0 to approve the request. Staff is
satisfied with the revised rezoning description and the preliminary design and recommends approval.
Commissioner Davis confirmed with Planning Director Hayes that the request is consistent with the land
use plan and that an increase in traffic could be accommodated.
Vice-Chairman Caster asked if anyone from the public wished to speak on the request.
Cindee Wolf, representing Withers & Ravenel on behalf of Gulfstream Shopping Center Properties LLC,
stated that she agreed with staff comments and requested questions from the Board.
There being no further comments, Vice-Chairman Caster closed the Public Hearing and asked for direction
from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to approve the request by Withers
& Ravenel on behalf of Gulfstream Shopping Center Properties LLC to rezone approximately 5.73 acres of property
located at 609 Piner Road from R-15 Residential to 0&1 Office and Institutional. Upon vote, the MOTION
CARRIED 3 to 1. Commissioner Pritchett voted in opposition.
A copy of AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP OF AREA 4 OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, ADOPTED ON, April 7, 1971, is
hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Zoning Book I, Section 4, Page 71.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY THELMA WASHINGTON ON BEHALF OF
DENISE BULLOCK FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO EXPAND A CHILD CARE CENTER IN AN R-
IO RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT LOCATED AT 309 CARDIFF ROAD (S-547, 01/06)
Vice-Chairman Caster opened the Public Hearing and announced that the Special Use Permit process
requires a quasi-judicial hearing; therefore, the Clerk to the Board must swear in any person wishing to testify.
The following persons were sworn in:
Dexter Hayes
Thelma Washington
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 6, 2006
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PAGE 521
Planning Director Dexter Hayes reported that Thelma Washington, on behalf of Denise Bullock, is requesting
consideration of a Special Use Permit to expand a day care center from five children to eight children in a R-1O
Residential district located at 309 Cardiff Road. At the Planning Board's meeting on January 6,2006, they voted 4-
o to recommend approval and Staff recommends approval with no additional conditions.
Planning Director Hayes presented the following findings offacts:
1. The Board must find that the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety where proposed
and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved.
a. County water and sewer serve the property.
b. The property accesses Castle Hayne Road, an identified arterial, by Rock Hill Road, an identified
collector.
c. Fire Service is available from the Wrightsboro Fire Station nearby.
2. The Board must find that the use meets all required conditions and specifications of the Zoning Ordinance.
a. The property is zoned R -10 Residential.
b. Off-street parking requirements are on the plan and meet the requirements of Article VIII of the
New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance.
c. The entire play area is in an enclosed fence with a minimum height of four feet.
d. The applicant states the day care is licensed by the State of North Carolina.
e. No outside on-premises signs currently exist.
3. The Board must find that the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or
that the use is a public necessity.
a. Similar type facilities exist in other residential districts in New Hanover County.
b. No evidence has been submitted that this project will decrease property values of residents who
live nearby.
c. No new structures are proposed for the Special Use.
4. The Board must find that the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as
submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general
conformity with the plan of development for New Hanover County.
a. The 1999 Land Use Plan identifies this area as Resource Protection, which provides for the
protection of important natural, historic, scenic, wildlife and recreational resources.
b. Policies in the Comprehensive plan support providing additional services for the special needs
population, the elderly as well as for children.
Vice-Chairman Caster asked if the petitioner wished to speak on the request.
Thelma Washington, the petitioner, stated that she agreed with the findings off acts that were read.
Vice-Chairman Caster asked if anyone from the public wished to speak on the request.
There being no further comments, Vice-Chairman Caster closed the Public Hearing and asked for direction
from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to grant a Special Use Permit to
Thelma Washington on behalf of Denise Bullock to expand a day care center to eight children in an R-1O
Residential district located at 309 Cardiff Road based on the evidence presented and the findings of fact concluding
that: 1) the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located and developed according to the
plan as submitted and approved; 2) the use meets all required conditions and specifications of the Zoning Ordinance;
3) the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or that the use is a public necessity;
and 4) the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in
harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for New
Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 to O.
A copy of the Special Use Permit is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in SUP
Book IV, Page 2.1.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY DEBORAH STAFFORD FOR A SPECIAL USE
PERMIT TO LOCATE A SINGLEWIDE MOBILE HOME IN AN R-20 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
LOCATED AT 3321 OAKLEY CIRCLE (S-550, 02/06)
Vice-Chairman Caster opened the Public Hearing and announced that the Special Use Permit process
requires a quasi-judicial hearing; therefore, the Clerk to the Board must swear in any person wishing to testify.
The following persons were sworn in:
Dexter Hayes
Deborah Stafford
Joseph Stafford
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 6, 2006
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PAGE 522
Jimmy Sellars
Rebecca Marshburn
Jennifer Mathews
Planning Director Dexter Hayes reported Deborah Stafford is requesting to locate a singlewide mobile
home in an R-20 Residential District located at 3321 Oakley Circle.
Planning Director Hayes presented the following findings offacts:
1. The Board must find that the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety where proposed
and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved.
a. The subject property is near the Oakley Mobile Home Park.
b. A joint septic tank and individual well serve for the utilities.
c. Access to the property is from Oakley Road, off Castle Hayne Road.
d. Fire Service is available from the Castle Hayne VFD.
2. The Board must find that the use meets all required conditions and specifications of the Zoning Ordinance.
a. The property is zoned R-20 Residential Zoning District.
b. A Special Use Permit in the R-20 Residential Zoning District permits singlewide mobile homes.
c. The property can accommodate the setback requirements for a singlewide mobile home.
3. The Board must find that the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property or
that the use is a public necessity.
a. Approximately twenty (20) other mobile homes exist nearby.
b. No evidence has been submitted that this project will decrease property values of residents or
commercial uses nearby.
4. The Board must find that the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as
submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general
conformity with the plan of development for New Hanover County.
a. The 1999 Land Use Plan identifies this area as Urban Transition. The purpose of the urban
transition land classification is to provide for future intensive urban development on lands that
have been or will be provided with necessary urban services. The location of these areas is based
upon land use planning policies requiring optimum efficiency in land utilization and public service
delivery.
b. Several other mobile homes exist nearby, some for 10 years or more.
Planning Director Hayes concluded that staff recommends approval without any conditions. The Planning
Board recommended approval by a vote of 4 to O.
Vice-Chairman Caster asked if the petitioner wished to speak on the request.
The Petitioner, Deborah Stafford, stated that she agreed with the findings of facts and that her son owns the
property. She stated that she would be using the same driveway as her son and requested the Board approve the
request.
Joseph Stafford stated that he would like to relocate his mother to his property to have her closer to him and
requested the Board approve the request.
Vice-Chairman Caster asked if anyone from the public wished to speak in opposition to the request.
Jimmy Sellars, resident of Oakley Circle, stated that he was opposed to the request for double occupancy
on a lot and requested the Board deny the request and not start this precedent.
Rebecca Marshburn, resident of Oakley Circle, stated that she and her roommate Jennifer Mathews had
spoken with the Petitioner and are no longer opposed to the request.
There being no further comments, Vice-Chairman Caster closed the Public Hearing and asked for direction
from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to grant a Special Use Permit to
Deborah Stafford to locate a singlewide mobile home in an R-20 Residential District located at 3321 Oakley Circle
based on the evidence presented and the findings of fact concluding that: 1) the use will not materially endanger the
public health or safety if located and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved; 2) the use meets
all required conditions and specifications of the Zoning Ordinance; 3) the use will not substantially injure the value
of adjoining or abutting property or that the use is a public necessity; and 4) the location and character of the use if
developed according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be
located and in general conformity with the plan of development for New Hanover County with the following
conditions: 1) the Special Use Permit will remain in effect as long as the mobile home is occupied by a Stafford
family member and 2) the existing driveway will be used to access both homes. Upon vote, the MOTION
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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CARRIED 4 to O.
A copy of the Special Use Permit is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and is contained in SUP
Book IV, Page 2.2.
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE NEW HANOVER
COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 55-4 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HEIGHT
AND FLOOR AREA RATIO REQUIREMENTS IN THE B-2 HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT (1-345,
12/05)
Vice-Chairman Caster opened the Public Hearing and requested Planning Director Dexter Hayes to make
the staff presentation.
Planning Director Dexter Hayes reported that Floor Area Ratio (FAR) requirements were adopted in the
County's Zoning Ordinance in 1983 to allow for more intensive commercial development along major arterials. At
this time the land economics of the County have not resulted in any request to use this height and density provision.
The existing Ordinance defines FAR as follows:
23 -74: Floor Area Ratio - Floor Area Ratio equals the total floor area of all structures located on lot divided
by the gross lot area. (2/7/83)
FAR = TOTAL FLOOR AREA OF ALL STRUCTURES ON A LOT
GROSS LOT AREA
This definition allows the developer to count the gross lot area to determine the amount of floor area
allowed in the buildings. The applicant proposes a bonus in the allowable square footage if the lot coverage is
limited and the parking is within the building footprint. This idea is appealing if additional green space can be
preserved on the site.
The proposed text amendment, with the Petitioner's amendment underlined, can be accomplished by
amending the following:
Section 55-4: Dimensional Requirements
(4) Maximum Building Height-40 feet; except that buildings located within the Urban Transition Area and fronting
along a collector, Minor Arterial or Principal Arterial as indicated on the County's Thoroughfare Classification Plan,
may exceed 40 feet provided their Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) does not exceed 1.0 (2/7/83) (10/5/95)
The FAR may exceed 1.0, but shall not exceed 1.4 if
(a) The ratio of the total building footprint to the total buildable site area does not exceed 40%, and
(b) The required parking (exclusive of off-loading and service parking) is included within the building
footprint.
Note: Parking deck area calculations shall be excluded from the total building area calculations when computing the
FAR and the total height of the parking structure shall be excluded from the height limits specified in this article.
Staff suggests an alternative change that would equate additional square footage with certain open space
amenities. Ordinarily, the FAR usually considers the buildable area of a site after setbacks and parking areas have
been subtracted. The County standard counts the gross lot area that already increases the square footage by 40 - 50
%. Staff agrees that parking under the building would minimize disturbance of the site and retain additional open
space and recommends the following bonus provisions be added to the FAR calculation:
If all surface parking (excluding visitor drop-off and pick-up) is within the building footprint, additional
floor area can be added at the rate of 1 ft of floor area per 1 ft of parking area.
The Planning Board met on January 6, 2006 and voted 4 to 0 to recommend approval for the staff version
of the text amendment.
The Petitioner, John Evans, stated that his desire was to do things better than they are currently being done
and the amendment would be more environmentally friendly resulting in less impervious surface.
George W. Edwards, Director of the Historical Wilmington Foundation, stated that he was pleased that
environmental issues were being addressed but due to concerns with building heights he requested the Board table
the request for further consideration.
Hearing no further comments, Vice-Chairman Caster closed the Public Hearing.
After Board discussion concerning the lack of public input and height concerns, Vice-Chairman Caster
requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Pritchett, to table the text amendment to
the New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance Section 55-4 Dimensional Requirements for height and floor area ratio
requirements in the B-2 Highway Business District for sixty days to be rescheduled for a Public Hearing at the
Board's April 3, 2006 meeting. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO O.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 6, 2006
BOOK 30
PAGE 524
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE NEW HANOVER
COUNTY ZONING AND SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE TO REFLECT CHANGES MADE BY THE
NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN THE 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION (A-346, 01/06)
Vice-Chairman Caster opened the Public Hearing and requested Planning Director Dexter Hayes to make
the staff presentation.
Planning Director Dexter Hayes reported that the 2005 legislative session resulted in the adoption of Senate
Bills 518, 814 and 681 amending the State's planning and development laws and presented an overview of the
proposed changes to align New Hanover County ordinances with the new statutes. The Planning Board met on
January 6,2006 and voted 4 to 0 to recommend approval of the amendments proposed by Staff.
Hearing no further comments, Vice-Chairman Caster closed the Public Hearing and requested direction
from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to approve the text amendments to
the New Hanover County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances to reflect changes made by the North Carolina
General Assembly in the 2005 Legislative Session. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO O.
Copies of the amended sections of the New Hanover County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances adding
language to reflect changes made by the North Carolina General Assembly in the 2005 Legislative Session are
hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and are contained in Exhibit Book XXIX, Page 37.4.
PRESENTATION OF PROJECT RESULTS TO DATE ON THE PROBLEM OF DISPROPORTIONATE
MINORITY CONTACT
Disproportionate Minority Contact Task Force Chairman Pastor Robert Campbell reported that the project
has been supported by a grant from the Governor's Crime Commission. Year two, the current budget year, is
designed to integrate the results of the data collection and interpretation and compare to existing programs to
determine where gaps still exist that need to be filled to address the problem.
Pastor Campbell reported that the purpose of the presentation was to increase awareness of the
Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) project, report on data collection and solicit continued support of the
DMC project.
The nature and extent of the problem:
. In school year 2003-2004, for every Caucasian student suspended in middle school, four
African American students were suspended.
. In school year 2003-2004, for every Caucasian student suspended in high school, over three
African American students were suspended.
. Suspensions involving African American students were significantly longer than suspensions
involving Caucasian students.
. In 2003, New Hanover County had the fifth highest juvenile arrest rate.
. In 2004, New Hanover County had the highest juvenile delinquency referral rate to Department
of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (DJIDP).
. The arrest rate and the rate of delinquency complaint referrals to DJIDP for African American
youth were four times higher than corresponding rates for Caucasian youth in 2004.
. African American youth were four times more likely to be arrested than Caucasian youth in
2004.
Juvenile Day Treatment Center Director John Ranalli reported on the focus groups that met in different
locations throughout NHC that consisted of a diverse population. The emerging themes from the focus groups were
that a myriad of factors contribute to DMC and a look needs to be taken at opportunities to improve the
communication between the school system and parents and community agencies should increase involvement to
strengthen families. Recommendations are:
. Enhance data collection systems to allow for easier tracking and analysis.
. Increase resolve to reduce minority over representation at every stage in the juvenile justice
system, focusing on decision points: suspension, referral and detention.
. Improve communication between school authorities and parents.
. Provide opportunities for positive male role modeling.
. Target the elimination of negative stereotypes through education to increase understanding and
harmony among racially diverse populations in the schools.
In closing, Director Ranalli requested the Board's continued partnership with the DMC Task Force to
develop strategies and resources to reduce disciplinary actions and minority over representation at the three decision
points - Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Local Enforcement Agency and New Hanover
County Schools.
Director Ranalli introduced Dr. Dennis Carter representing UNC-W and Veronica McLaurin-Brown
representing the school system.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 6, 2006
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New Hanover County Sheriff Sid Causey stated that he was concerned about the statistics that were
presented showing that the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office is responsible for 59% of the juvenile arrests made
in 2004 with 61.3% being black and 13.9% being white. He assured the Board that the Sheriff's Office is being fair
in its practices when enforcing the law.
On behalf of the Board, Vice-Chairman Caster thanked Pastor Campbell and Director Ranalli for the
presentation.
MEETING RECESSED TO HOLD A REGULAR MEETING OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY
WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
Vice-Chairman Caster convened from Regular Session at 9:20 p.m. to hold a meeting of the New Hanover
County Water and Sewer District.
Chairman Greer reconvened to Regular Session at 9:25 p.m.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Vice-Chairman Caster 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.
City of Belville Mayor, David Long, brought greetings and reported that the City of Belville is currently
putting together a strategic plan and would like the opportunity to share the plan with the New Hanover County
Board of Commissioners when it is completed.
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF EXPANDING ELECTRONIC MONITORING CONTRACT
County Manager Shell reported that electronic monitoring is an effective tool used by New Hanover
County to reduce the jail inmate population. The County currently contracts with Reliant Management Group, Inc.
to provide electronic monitoring for up to seventy court -ordered pretrial release detainees. There is a need to expand
the capacity to provide services for ten to twenty more slots. Last week judges referred eight to ten subjects to
pretrial release for electronic monitoring, but all available equipment was in use. The additional cost to provide the
services for the remainder of the contract is $12,025 for ten and $28,025 for twenty. Staff requests the Board
approve expanding the capacity of the electronic monitoring contract with Reliant Management Group, Inc. and
approve the associated budget amendment.
Vice-Chairman Caster requested direction from the Board.
Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Kopp, to approve expanding the
capacity of the electronic monitoring contract with Reliant Management Group, Inc by twenty in the amount of
$28,025 and the associated budget amendment. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO O.
Budget Amendment #06-0124 - Contingencies/Courts
Adiustment
Debit
Credit
Contingencies:
Contingencies
Courts:
Contract Services Electronic Monitoring
$28,025
$28,025
Explanation: To expand the electronic monitoring contract with Reliant Management Group to include
twenty additional slots for the remainder ofFY 05-06.
Item Presented by Commissioner Kopp
Commissioner Kopp reported that at the Board's meeting in December they instructed the Planning Board
to bring recommendations to the Board regulating traffic impact. The Planning Board has tabled the item and has
requested a meeting with the Commissioners to discuss the particulars of what the Commissioners are requesting.
After brief discussion, the consensus of the Board was to hold a meeting with the Planning Board
immediately following the March 9, 2006 Staff Meeting and directed Assistant County Manager Dave Weaver to
follow-up with the Planning Board and verify the time and date of the meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF GANG TASK FORCE GRANT APPLICATION
Commissioner Pritchett reported that the Gang Task Force is requesting the Board's authorization to submit
a grant application to the Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the amount of $150,000 to
be divided equally between New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties. If awarded, the funds will be used for
prevention and intervention programs for the Gang Task Force. There is a requirement of a 25% match: an in-kind
match of 12.5% and cash match of 12.5% in the amount of $6,250. The cash amount is included in the anticipated
budget for 2006-2007.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING, FEBRUARY 6, 2006
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Motion: Commissioner Pritchett MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chairman Caster, to authorize the Gang Task
Force to submit a grant application to the Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention in the amount
of $150,000 to be divided equally among New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties with the cash match in the
amount of $6,250 to be made available to the Sheriff's Office. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED 4 TO O.
Items Presented by Commissioner Pritchett
Commissioner Pritchett reported that she attended the Domestic Violence Shelter 20th Annual Meeting and
that a plaque of appreciation was given to the County along with the 2005 Annual Report which will be available for
reviewing in the Clerk's office.
Commissioner Pritchett reported that she attended the Steering Committee kick-off meeting for writing a
ten-year plan to end homelessness.
Commissioner Pritchett reported on an article in the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences magazine Perspectives featuring the Ability Garden at the Arboretum and reminded the audience of the
Garden Show this weekend at the Coastline Convention Center.
Items Presented by Vice-Chairman Caster
Vice-Chairman Caster reported that he attended the following meetings and events:
Informational meeting concerning relocating the US.S. Kitty Hawk to Wilmington after it is
decommissioned, Department of Social Services Board meeting, Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
retreat, Historic Wilmington Foundation, State of the City address, the Cape Fear Museum Gala, Human Relations
Banquet, Tourism Development Authority Board meeting, Cameron Art Museum tour and 911-Center tour.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice-Chairman Caster asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion: Commissioner Kopp MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Davis, to adjourn the meeting. Upon vote,
the MOTION CARRIED 4 to O.
Vice-Chairman Caster adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sheila L. Schult
Clerk to the Board