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New Hanover CountyABC Board
Meeting Minutes
August 25, 2022
Call to order
Chairman Bruce Shell called to order the regular meeting of the New Hanover County
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board at 9:00arn on August 25, 2022 at the General
Office, 6009 Market Street, Wilmington, NC.
Chairman confirms aUorum
The followinia Members of the Board were present;
Bruce Shell, Chairman
Cedric Dickerson, Member
Angela Barr, Member
Thomas Wolfe, Member
William Rivenbark, Member
Others in attendance were:
Charles Hill, General Manager
James Casteen, Assistant General Manager
Kathy Clark, Finance Officer/Board Secretary
Wanda Copley, Legal Counsel
Danny Meeks, Purchasing & Logistics Director
Al Richardson, Store Manager Store ##101
Beth Stukes, Store Manager Store # 106
Judy Wheeler, Store Manager Store # 104
Conflict of Interest Reminder
Mr. Shell verbally confirmed that the Board members had read the following ethics
reminder:
"In accordance with General Statute I8B-20I, it is the duty of every Board member to
avoid both conflicts of interest and appearances of conflicts. Does any member have
any known conflict of interest or appearance of conflict with respect to any matters
corning before the Board today? If so, please identify the conflict or appearance of
conflict and refrainfrom any undueparticipation in theparticular matter involved. "
Let it be recorded that no conflicts were identified by any Board member regarding this
Board meeting.
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IV. Introductions of Guest Manager
Mr. Hill introduces three Store Managers Al Richardson, Beth Stukes and Judy
Wheeler. Each manager spoke about their individual store, giving details on the
sales at each of them.
V. Consent Agenda Items of Business
Mr. Shell presented the minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 21, 2022. Mr. Wolfe
made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Ms. Barr seconded the motion, all
approved.
Mr. Shell presented the proposed meeting agenda. Mr. Dickerson made the motion to
approve the agenda as written. Mr. Wolfe seconded the motion, all approved.
VI. Administrative Reports
• ABC Law Enforcement Officers' Unit Monthly - (ALE) Report for July was
presented by Mr. Hill. Please see the attached LE Monthly Reporting Numbers from
the North Carolina ABC Commission website (Attachment "A").
Financial Statements — Mr. Casteen and Ms. Clark presented a copy of the Board
Financial Statements for July, 2022. The Financial Statement showed, the Actual -
to -Actual comparison Gross Sales more than the prior July by $ S 6k (1.3 9%),
Operating Expenses more than prior July by $23k (4.49%), and Income from
Operations was more than prior July by $65k.
• General Manager Updates:
NC ABC Association — Mr. Hill advised the Board that he is on the
Programs/Arrangement Committee and Mr. Shell is on the Legislative
Committee, He provided various items that the Legislative Committee have
discussed/acted on since October 2021 to present.
Digital Signage at Store _104 (Wrightsville Beach) — Mr. Hill provided images
of the types of information that is being displayed on the digital signage at the
Wrightsville Beach Store 104.
Storm Drain Maintenance at Store 106 South College Rd — Mr. Hill advised
the Board that the storm drain at South College Road Store 106 is in need of
immediate repair. It has been discovered that roots from a cypress tree have
grown into the drain and damaged it. He requested that the Board give him the
authority to have the repairs competed, if the quotes are under $10,000. Mr.
Wolfe made a motion to approve Mr. Hill to have the repairs done to the storm
drain at Store 106, South College Road for up to $10,000. Mr. Rivenbark
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seconded the motion, all approved,
VIL Regular Agenda Itenis of Interest
Ethics Resolution — Ms. Clark presented the updated Ethics Resolution.
She reported that the only changes that were made are the dates and Board
Chair name. Mr. Wolfe made a motion to approve the Ethics Resolution as
written. Mr. Dickerson seconded the motion, all approved.
Flood & Excess Flood Insurance Policy Renewals — Ms. Clark advised
the Board that the Finance Committee met August 23, 2022. They
reviewed and approved the Flood Insurance Policies Renewal and Excess
Flood Insurance Policies renewals for Carolina Beach and Castle Hayne
stores. The flood insurance renewal for Carolina Beach is $2,518 and
Castle Hayne is $4,047. The excess flood insurance renewal is a combined
policy in the amount of $1,702.22. Mr. Wolfe made the motion to ratify the
motion previously approved by the Committee. With no need for a second
following a motion made froin the Finance Committee, all approved
VIII. Adjournment
Mr. Shell advised the next regular Board Meeting will be held on September 15, 2022 at
9:00 am at the General Office, 6009 Market Street, Wilmington, NC.
Mr. Wolfe made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Dickerson seconded the motion,
and all approved.
Minutes submitted by. 1 lath C Kathy rk, Secretary
Minutes approved by: Date: 9AS11 Z' I.-,
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Law Enforcement Report
Report Bate: 07/01/2022
Violation Reports Submitted to ABC Cornmission 3
Total Nwnber of Offenses Contain eu in Reports 6
Sell to Underage Campaign Checks 132
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Permittee InSpectian5 =7
C:r:mf)Garice Checks 94
Seller / Server Traini(iq 0
Alcohol Education C7
At Permittedi FSOL)lishnItnt Away From Per titled
Establishment
.;ell! Give to Undeta,e 1
Attempt to Purchase r Purchase by Underage 1 0
Und%r'aas_ Possession .__.- 4 Ib
Unauthorized Possession 14 H
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Sell i G',ve to Intoxicated 10 0
All Other Alcohol Related Charges [7 ;0
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At Permitted Establishment Awav From Permitted
Fslablishrnent
Dr'Mrry While Impaired I 1 !o
All Other Criminal Charges 4 1
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Assistance Provided 10 Other Agenoes 16
Rama rks,
Str)re Visit, 61-f Bank"Depos is 268, Change Deposits 8, Video Investigations 25, Charges 28, Arrests 28, searches 11,
Reporting Offices %"iUe, hc%v Hanover County ABC Officers
Report (late: 08j08/2022