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2023-02-02 Agenda Review NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 AGENDA REVIEW, FEBRUARY 2, 2023 PAGE 632 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met February 2, 2023 for Agenda Review at 4:03 p.m. in the Harrell Conference Room at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present: Chair Bill Rivenbark; Vice-Chair LeAnn Pierce; Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Jr.; Commissioner Deb Hays; and Commissioner Rob Zapple. Staff present: County Manager Chris Coudriet; County Attorney Wanda M. Copley; and Clerk to the Board Kymberleigh G. Crowell. Chair Rivenbark called the Agenda Review meeting to order and announced that the purpose of the meeting is to review and discuss the agenda items for the February 6, 2023 Regular Meeting with discussions as noted: Consent Agenda Item #3: New Hanover County Schools - Approval of Reallocation of Capital Fund Expenditures. In response to Board questions, New Hanover County Schools Assistant Superintendent of Operations Eddie Anderson stated that request is to transfer savings from the 2014 bond program from projects that have been completed to fund two project management positions for another year until the entire 2014 Bond program is completed. These funds are specific to the bond program and the positions are annually contracted positions and will end on June 30, 2024. There are still projects within the bond program that are ongoing and will finish by June 30, 2024 and as projects close, the savings will be transferred into a program contingency fund. County Manager Coudriet confirmed that the administrative funds have been spent and this repurposes the savings to cover those costs through the end of the program. He noted that the cost of personnel has increased since 2014 when the program budget was set which is why the additional funds are needed. In response to Board questions regarding the savings on the Bellamy Elementary roof project, Mr. Anderson stated that the project was competitively bid out and the pricing came back under the anticipated budget. Regarding questions about staffing, Mr. Anderson confirmed that staffing is not being reduced. The system being put into place will allow staff to work more efficiently. Again, positions are not being reduced. Consent Agenda Item #4: Approval of Order for Advertisement of 2022 Unpaid Tax Liens on Real Property. In response to Board questions regarding collections, Collections Supervisor Trina Baxley stated that as of January 20, 2023, 97% of taxes have been collected for the current year, which is in line with what has been collected to this point over the last three years. Forced collections will take place through June 2023. Regular Item #5: Appointment of Register of Deeds. Chair Rivenbark introduced Morghan Collins who has been nominated by the Republican Party for appointment as the Register of Deeds. The Board welcomed Ms. Collins. In response to Board questions, Ms. Collins requested to be sworn in during Monday’s meeting. Regular Item #10: Consideration of a Resolution of Support for a NC Shallow Draft Inlet Grant Application for the 2023/2024 Mason Inlet Maintenance Dredging Event. In response to Board questions, Shoreline Protection Coordinator Layton Bedsole stated that if the grant application is approved, the Mason Inlet Preservation Group (MIPG) would contribute $2.7 million, and no match is required by the County. The County will cover the cost up front and will be reimbursed. In response to Board questions about Mason Inlet, Mr. Bedsole stated that Mason inlet is managed for infrastructure, not navigation. Regular Item #11: Public Hearing of Rezoning Request (Z22-25) – Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, Applicant, On Behalf of Willie Moore, Jr. and Joyce Ruffin, Property Owners, To Rezone Two Parcels Totaling Approximately 4.65 Acres of Land Located At 2700 and 2707 Old Wrightsboro Road from AR, Airport Residential, To (CZD) AC, Conditional Airport Commerce for An Office and Warehouses. In response to Board questions, Current Planner Zach Dickerson stated that the concerns brought up during the Planning Board’s public hearing were regarding stormwater issues and the historic nature of the neighborhood which were addressed by the applicant during the public hearing. Brief discussion ensued regarding the stormwater issues in the subject area. County Engineer Jim Iannucci stated that the area is one that has been identified as needing improvement. He stated that impervious surface is impervious whether it is due to homes or industry. The engineering and required emergency outfall for stormwater will be part of the Technical Review Committee (TRC) process. Although he is not sure if the subject property is causing issues, there are known issues in the area. Regular Item #12: Public Hearing of Rezoning Request (Z22-26) - Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, Applicant, On Behalf of Paul and Jane Chaucer, Property Owners, To Rezone One Parcel Totaling 0.362 Acres of Land Located At 2626 Castle Hayne Road From R-20, Residential to CZD CB, Community Business to Convert an Existing Single-Family Home for Retail and Office Use. In response to Board questions about the existing accessory structure on the property, Planning Director Rebekah Roth stated that if the structure is used for only storage there is no issue. If the structure is used as part of the business where operations take place, a variance will be required. Current Planner Julian Griffee stated that it is his understanding that a yoga and wine studio is being proposed for the property. The growth vision for the Wrightsboro Commercial Node is intended to be community mixed use. The Wrightsboro plan was created prior to the construction of I-140, likely in the late 1980s. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 AGENDA REVIEW, FEBRUARY 2, 2023 PAGE 633 CLOSED SESSION Chair Rivenbark stated that a Closed Session is needed pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-318.11(a)(5) to instruct the public body’s staff concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in a real property matter. Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Zapple to enter into a Closed Session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) to instruct the public body’s staff concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in a real property matter. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chair Rivenbark convened to Closed Session at 4:45 p.m. and stated that all persons not Board members or specifically designated staff were asked to leave the meeting room. CONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION Chair Rivenbark called the meeting back to order at 5:16 p.m. and reported that pursuant to NCGS 143- 318.11(a)(5) the Board concluded its instruction to the public body’s staff concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in a real property matter. It was the general consensus of the Board that Item 9: Re-Approval of Purchase of Property Located at 319 North Third Street for Cape Fear Community College Nursing Program - With Parking Space Lease be removed from Monday’s agenda. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Rivenbark adjourned the meeting at 5:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kymberleigh G. Crowell Clerk to the Board Please note that the above minutes are not a verbatim record of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meeting. The entire proceedings are available online at www.nhcgov.com.