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Home My WebLink About2022-09-15 MinutesNew Hanover CountyABC Board Meeting Minutes September 15, 2022 L Call to order Chairman Bruce Shell called to order the regular meeting of the New Hanover County Alcoholic Beverage Control Board at 9:00am on September 15, 2022 at the General Office, 6009 Market Street, Wilmington, NC. II. Chairman confirms auorum The following Members of the Board were resent: Bruce Shell, Chairman Cedric Dickerson, Member Angela Barr, Member William Rivenbark, Member Others in attendance were: Charles Hill, General Manager James Casteen, Assistant General Manager Kathy Clark, Finance Officer/Board Secretary Kemp Burpeau, Legal Counsel David Boyce, Assurance & Tax Director with Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC Chris Harrison, LBD Store Manager Store 4103 Liz McGee, LBD Store Manager Store 4107 Sharon Kelly, Store Manager Store #110 111. Connict of Interest R minder Mr. Shell verbally confirmed that the Board members had read the following ethics reminder: "In accordance with General Statute 18B-201, it is the duty of every Board member to avoid both conflicts of interest and appearances of conflicts. Does any member have any known conflict of interest or appearance of conflict with respect to any matters coming before the Board today? If so, please identify the conflict or appearance of conflict and refrainfrom any undueparticipation in theparticular matter involved. " Let it be recorded that no conflicts were identified by any Board member regarding this Board meeting. 1111aF,e IV. Consent AL-enda Items of Business Mr. Shell presented the minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 25, 2022, Mr. Dickerson 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. Rivenbark seconded the motion, all approved. V. Agenda Items of Business Audited Financial Report for FY 21/22 —Mr. David Boyce, Assurance & Tax Director, Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC presented the Audited Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2022. He reported the total gross sales in 2022 were $65,121,966 and 2021 were $59,203,586; Gross profit on sales for 2022 of $17,210,973 and for 2021 of $15,390,134. He reviewed the Statement of Net Position with the Board. Mr. Dickerson made a motion to approve the audited financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. Mr. Rivenbark seconded the motion, and all approved. VI. Introductions of Guest Manage Mr. Hill introduces three Store Managers Chris Harrison, Liz McGee and Sharon Kelly. Each manager spoke about their individual store, giving details on the sales at each of them. VIL Administrative Rgports • ABC Law Enforcement Officers' Unit Months - (ALE) Report for August 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 August, 2022. The Financial Statement showed, the Actual -to -Actual comparison Gross Sales more than the prior August by $715k (13.45%), Operating Expenses more than prior August by $74k (14.63%), and Income from Operations was more than prior August by $164k. • General Manager Updates: Wri htsville Beach Store Flooring Re air Mr. Hill advised the Board that the Wrightsville Beach Store will be closed October 15°i at 6pm — October 19"', for repairs to the flooring. V Annual Employee Appreciation Day Mr. Hill advised the Board that the first Annual Employee Appreciation Day will be held at the Administration 2 1 P a e Building on November 6"' at I pin. There will be training provided for the employees during this day. Health Insurance Renewal — Mr. Hill advised the Board that three Insurance Brokers will be providing quotes J'or the renewal of the health insurance. Mr. Shell and Ms. Barr are going to review these quotes and bring their recommendation back to the Board at the October meeting. The health insurance renews on December 1, 2022, so the open enrollment period for employees begins in November, 2022, VIII. Adjournment Mr. Shell advised the Board the next regular Board Meeting will be held on October 27, 2022 at 9:00 am at the General Office, 6009 Market Street, Wilmington, NC. Mr. Rivenbark made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Dickerson seconded the motion, and all approved. Minutes submitted by: 7I' Kathy Cla\rJ Secretary 127 Minutes approved by: Date: Bruce Shell, C 3 1 P ) g e Attachment o'wf Law Enforcement Report Report Date: 08/01/2022 Violation Reports Submitted to ARC Commission 1 Total Nun':her of Cffenses Contained in Reports 2 Sell to Underage Campaign Checks 30 Permittee Inspections 0 Curnphance Checks 1v Seller; ServerTra€Wing 10 Ak(,hol Educalion =0 ... .... ...... .,..,.., At Permitted Establi V)101tt ; ........... Away From Perrnitted Establishment I Sell i Give to Underage .,., .. ..... ....... fi _,_..... o ... ...... ... - Attempt to Purchase / Purchase by Underage -- ., ., ., .., . ... ... ... ... ... .......... .. 0 .:... - _., .,.., .,. .... ... .. IO _.,. .., .,..,..,..,..,.. Underage Possession 1 2 - __-------- ----- I kJnautharixed Possession _....___.__._... -- — - Io -------- 2 ----------- I Sell / Give to Intoxicated 0 10 - �.... .. .. . ... .... - ........ --. _... I All Ot ter Alcohol Relaked C'hargas {3 0 1 4 At Peu tt, d Fstaolishmont Ar:av From Permitted Establishmoilt --,----. - Felony Drug Related Charges 0 0 MEcrlerneanor Drug Related (haiaes 0 0 :0 I At Permitted Establishment Away From Permitted Establishment Diivirig While Impaired __...._.._._...._.._.._.... ........ .... -........... _.... ._._. .. ; I All Other is rirninal Charges 0 ° 3 0 4 9 Assistance Provided to Other Agencies i Rennarks, Store Visits 640, Bank Deposits 567, Change Deposits '? Video Investigations 14, Charges 9, Arreits 9, Searches 4, Reoortiri3 Office3/ Title: New Hi viovcr County ABC Officers Report Date: 09/071,12022