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Home My WebLink About2023-01-19 MinutesNew Hanover CountyABC Board Meeting Minutes January 19, 2023 I. 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 January 19, 2023 at the General Office, 6009 Market Street, Wilmington, NC. II. Chairman confirms quorum The following Members of the Board were present: Bruce Shell, Chairman Cedric Dickerson, Vice -Chair Thomas Wolfe, 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 Steven Welty, Payroll H.R. Generalist Wanda Copley, Legal Counsel Lt. Joe Jewell, NHC Sheriff Department Sergeant Myron Irving, Wilmington Police Department Hank Lee, Assistant Manager Store #110 III. Conflict of Interest Reminder 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 undue participation in theparticular molter involved. " Let it be recorded that no conflicts were identified by any Board member regarding this Board meeting. IV. Consent Agenda Items of Business 1�1'az;e Mr. Shell presented the minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 13, 2022. Mr. Wolfe made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Mr. Dickerson 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. V. Administrative Reports ABC Law Enforcement Officers' Unit Months — (ALE) Report for December was presented by Lieutenant Joe Jewell, NHC Sheriff's Department. Sergeant Myron Irving, Wilmington Police Department reported to the Board that more inspections were being performed. 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 December, 2022. The Financial Statement showed, the Actual -to -Actual comparison Gross Sales more than the prior December by $797k (11.86%), Operating Expenses more than prior December by $36k (7.01%), and Income from Operations was more than prior December by $156k. Ms. Clark advised the Board that after the email responses from each of them for the approval to open an account with N.C. Capital Management Trust for investment, that it was opened on January 11, 2023. The initial investment was in the amount of $3 million. Ms. Clark asked for a ratification of the previous approval of this action. Mr. Wolfe made a motion to open an investment account with N.C. Capital Management Trust (NCCMT), with the Finance Officer, General Manager and Assistant Manager having the authority to move monies between the operating account and the investment account, with NCCMT at their discretion. Mr. Dickerson seconded the motion, all approved. _Community Outreach Mid -Year Follow-up Update — Ms. Clark reported to the Board that the nine recipients of the Community Outreach awarded Grants for FY 22/23 had completed their mid -year follow-ups. She was happy to report that all nine of the Grantees are on target to reach their goals. The Community Outreach Evaluation Team reviewed the follow-ups and agreed that the remaining funds of $310,000 be released to all recipients. • General Manaller Updates: Annual Update to County Commissioners Presentation Mr. Hill advised the Board that the on February 20, 2023 at 9:00am the annual update will be presented to the County Commissioners. N.C. Association of ABC General Managers Meeting — Mr. Hill advised the Board that Mr. Dickerson and Ms. Clark will benaking a presentation, on the Community Outreach Program, at the N.C. Association of ABC General Managers meeting in March, 2023. Shelfing Resets — Mr, Hill advised that three stores shelfing will be reset over the next few months. Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) will provide a layout of the new reset, at no cost to the Board, for Store 4 102 (Carolina Beach Rd, Store # 108 (5410 Market Street) and Store # 109 (Castle Hayne). Wilmington Police Department Presentation — Mr. Hill presented a video appreciation to the Board from the Wilmington Police Department, for the $40,000 grant that they received in July, 2022. VI, Agenda Items of Business • Budget Amendment FY 2022/2023 #002 — Ms. Clark presented Budget Amendment #002 (attachment "B") for FY 2022/2023 to increase Repairs & Maintenance Expenses by $4,253. This expense was for repairs to the retention pond area at 6009 Market Street. Mr. Wolfe made the motion to approve the Budget Amendment 4002 for FY 2022/2023 in the total amount of $4,253. Mr. Rivenbark seconded the motion, all approved. VII. Adjournment Mr. Shell advised the Board the next regular Board Meeting will be held on February 16, 2023 at 9:00 am at the General Office, 6009 Market Street, Wilmington, NC. Mr. Wolfe made the motion to adjourn the meeting; Mr. Rivenbark seconded the motion, and all approved. Minutes submitted by: Minutes approved by: Date: Z- 16 V / 6Y 'Attabhment "A"" Law Enforcement Report Repor; Date: 12/01/2022 Violation Reports Submitted to ABC Comry�ission S Total Nurtrber of Offenses Contimed in Reports 113 Sell to Underage Campaign Checks 19 Peonittee Inspections b1 Compliance Checks 177 - Seller / Server Training 0 AI-ohol Education �1 ---___---------------- __ — ___.-.___-_.-_.-_.-_.._m _-____.__..__ __..._-__-----...--_—. At Permitted Estab!ishrnont --------- Away Frnrrr Permitted j Estahlishment Sell / Give to Underage 0 0 Attempt to Purchos / Purchase ay Underage i9 ----l__..-------- 0 _-.___ _ 'Underage Possession l4 4 Unauthorized Possession 3 . .... ... - _ .... ............ .... E Sell J Give. to Intoxicated 10 All Other AI ohol Related Charges 5 17� ?1 r16 --. _ __- _ - .,.... ,..-. At PerrttitteCi Establishment Aviay fronn Permitted Establishment Felony Drug Related Charge 0 0 Misdemeanor Drog Related Charges ' 10 2 10 At Permitted1 Fsiabli5hment Av:ay From Permittecl Establishment Drivrr q While irnfaarrcd 1 j2 All Other Cn riarnal (barges 12 2 13 4 Assistance Provided to 01th r Ag nrios 72 Remarks: Store Visits 66Z, tank Deposits 265, Change Deposits 4, Video Investigations 23, Charges 13. Arfest 24, Searrhes 5- Repogwrr Officer / Title: New Hanover County ABC Officers Report Date 01/09/2.02.3 Attachment "B" New 11anover County ABC Board Budget Amendment FY2022-23 No, 002 The following Administrative amendments to the annual budget document for the fiscal year ending Juric 30, 2023 were j I -Ovid by board "itniber vote at the 'loymir-i I q,0,003 regular board meeting, 'file purpose of the InIcildillent is to increase _& Maintenace ENpenses for 6009 Market Street Property, for repairs made to the retention pond of S4,253.00 To amend budgeted Pay and Related Expenses and Alcohol Edticqiioii/ilelirtl)ilitatioii Expeoses for FY 2022-2023 Acet. No. 71200-070 Increase Repairs & Maintenance 4,253 Decrease Working Capital Retained (Appropriate(] Fund Balance - Restricted) 4,253 4,253 4,253 Section 2, Copies of this Administrative Midget amendment shall be hichl(led in the mintit", and provided to the Budget Officer and the Finance Officer for their direction. A cop), shall be furnished to the Clerk to tile New 11alloN,er C ,00lity Board of Commissioners (appointing authority). Adopted this 'Z�A_ day ofYjASLa1,,2023, Signed: Bruce Shell 7 "11" I his it h# ell.8 proved in the manner required by G.S. 1813-702" 11 ance Officer) Page 1 of 1