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2023-04-17 Regular Meeting NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 713 ASSEMBLY The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners met April 17, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. in Regular Session in the Assembly Room of the New Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. Members present: Chair Bill Rivenbark; Vice-Chair LeAnn Pierce; Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Jr.; and Commissioner Rob Zapple. Staff present: County Manager Chris Coudriet; County Attorney Wanda M. Copley; and Clerk to the Board Kymberleigh G. Crowell. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reverend Dr. Patricia L. Freeman, St. Phillip AME Church, provided the invocation and Vice-Chair Pierce led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CONSIDERATION AND APPOINTMENT OF DANE R. SCALISE TO FILL THE VACANT SEAT ON THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Chair Rivenbark reported that the death of Deb Hays leaves a vacancy on the Board. Per North Carolina General Statute 153A-27, the county shall consult the county executive committee of the appropriate political party before filling a vacancy. The Executive Committee of the New Hanover County Republican Party has submitted a letter to Chair Rivenbark, dated April 14, 2023, recommending Dane R. Scalise to fill the vacancy; a copy of which the Board has received. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Rivenbark requested direction from the Board. Motion: Vice-Chair Pierce MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield, to appoint Dane R. Scalise to fill the vacant board seat on the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. Upon vote, the MOTION PASSED 4 TO 0. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE The Honorable R. Kent Harrell, North Carolina Superior Court Judge, Fifth District, administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Dane R. Scalise. Commissioner Scalise stated that being appointed to the Board is a tremendous honor and thanked the County Commissioners for their trust and willingness to vote in favor of his nomination to serve alongside them. Deb Hays was a close friend of his and to many others as well as a consummate public servant who really gave herself to the work of the people of New Hanover County. There is work to be done and he is prepared to do it in honor of Ms. Hays’ memory. A copy of the Oath of Office is hereby incorporated as a part of the minutes and is contained in Exhibit Book XLIX, Page 8.1. BOARD SEATED FOR 2022-2023 Members present: Chair Bill Rivenbark; Vice-Chair LeAnn Pierce; Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Jr.; Commissioner Dane Scalise; and Commissioner Rob Zapple. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Commissioner Zapple requested that Consent Agenda Item #2: Consideration of Application for North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Infrastructure Funding, Consent Agenda Item #4: Consideration of a Resolution in Support of Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant for Smith Creek Park Phase 2 Construction, and Consent Agenda Item #5: Adoption of Budget Amendments be pulled for additional discussion. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes – Governing Body The Commissioners approved the minutes of the Budget Work Session and Agenda Review held on March 30, 2023, and Regular Meeting held on April 3, 2023. Discussion of the Consideration of Application for North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Infrastructure Funding – Engineering In response to Commissioner Zapple’s questions, County Engineer Jim Iannucci stated that if awarded grant funds for the Smith Creek Upper Reach Watershed planning study project, it would be for 100% grant funding. The project was approved but not funded during the last grant cycle which is why it is being resubmitted for the current grant cycle. Full grant funding is the goal but there is a possibility of a loan offer which does not have to be accepted. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and contained in Exhibit Book XLIX, Page 8.2. Adoption of Nurses Day Proclamation – County Manager The Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing May 3, 2023 as “Nurses Day” in New Hanover County. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 714 A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and contained in Exhibit Book XLIX, Page 8.3. Discussion of Consideration of a Resolution in Support of Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant for Smith Creek Park Phase 2 Construction – Parks In response to Commissioner Zapple’s questions, Parks and Gardens Director Tara Duckworth confirmed that the grant could provide up to $500,000 towards construction of phase 2 of the Smith Creek passive park located in the Ogden area. The project is estimated at $2,510,000. The remaining cost of $2,010,000 to include the match, was requested in the FY 23-24 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and contained in Exhibit Book XLIX, Page 8.4. Discussion of Adoption of Budget Amendments – Budget Regarding budget amendment 23-057, Commissioner Barfield expressed appreciation to Mr. Iannucci and his team for obtaining a grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for the 2023/2024 Mason Inlet Relocation Project maintenance event for the full amount of the County's request. In response to Commissioner Zapple’s questions on budget amendment 23-056, DSS Director Tonya Jackson stated that the $15,301 are funds received from the state and the department has autonomy to use the funds as it sees fit. The funds will be used for the Adult Protective Services division to assist its most vulnerable aging and disabled residents with needed items to stay safe in their homes, to maintain various medical items, and travel. The program manager will maintain the funds and oversee the spending. In response to Commissioner Zapple’s questions on budget amendment 23-060, Chief Financial Officer Eric Credle stated that the County had a last minute opportunity to obtain a grant from the North Carolina Department of Insurance/US Department of Health and Human Services, in the amount of $3,600. The purpose of the grant is to operate an accessible drive through shred-a-thon event at two separate locations for citizens to properly dispose of confidential documents. The event is being promoted to senior citizens but is open to all. No County match is required as the funds must be used only to supplement, not to supplant, the total amount of public funds the County expends for the program. In response to Commissioner Zapple’s questions on budget amendment 23-052, Mr. Credle confirmed there has been a change in strategy by Casey Family Programs for how recipients utilize funds for preventative services. Also, the program is awarding less funds than originally anticipated for 2023 hence, the budget is being realigned to match the funding award of $2,000 for services provided as of January 1, 2023. Copies of the budget amendments 23-052, 23-055, 23-056, 23-057, 23-058, 23-059, 23-060, and 23-061 are hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and contained in Exhibit Book XLIX, Page 8.5. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Rivenbark requested a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion: Commissioner Zapple MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented after discussion of Consent Agenda Item #2: Consideration of Application for North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Infrastructure Funding, Consent Agenda Item #4: Consideration of a Resolution in Support of Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant for Smith Creek Park Phase 2 Construction, and Consent Agenda Item #5: Adoption of Budget Amendments. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS AND INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES County Manager Coudriet requested the following employees to step forward to receive service awards: Five Years: Eileen Haley, Tax Department Melissa Ridgeway, Building Safety Eric Sesta, Fire Rescue Ten Years: Yazmin Manilla-Alvares, Facilities Management Twenty Years: Matthew Davis, Fire Services Chair Rivenbark presented a service award to each person and the Commissioners expressed appreciation and thanked each one for their years of dedicated service. County Manager Coudriet requested the following new employees to stand and be introduced: Susan Auten, Finance Matthew McNinney, Facilities Management Robert Benton, Fire Rescue Madeline Ozer-Jaeckel, 911 Public Communications Malisa Blizzard, Health and Human Services Mary Paen, 911 Public Communications (HHS) – Health Department Jason Bradsher, HHS – Health Department Timothy Rair, Fire Services NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 715 Mariamarta Conrad, HHS – Social Services Celit Rivera Cora, HHS – Social Services Jillian Ghant, 911 Public Communications Nereida Soto, 911 Public Communications Connor Hagen, Fire Services Phatema Wheeler, 911 Public Communications Tiffany Ice, 911 Public Communications Crystal Whittaker, County Manager’s Office Taylor Jones, 911 Public Communications Stephanie Williams, HHS – Social Services The Commissioners welcomed the employees and wished them success in their new positions. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 AND 2024-2025 Chief Judge District Court J. H. Corpening, II stated that he serves as the chair of the New Hanover County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) and presented an overview of the JCPC funding plan for the next biennium. The request is that the Board approve the allocation of $547,770 in state JCPC funding for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 as follows:  JCPC Administration: $9,900  Youth Empowerment Services (Psychological Assessments, Counseling and Community Service programs): $406,345  Coastal Horizons (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting \[STEP\]): $39,180  Communities in Schools (Teen Court and Mediation programs): $92,345 Judge Corpening stated that the recommendations meet the JCPC funding priorities of psychological assessments, counseling, community services and restitution, Teen Court, supervision issues, substance use disorders and skill building. These are state dollars that JCPC administers locally to meet the needs of the young people in this community. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Rivenbark asked for direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Zapple, to approve the Fiscal Years 2023- 2024 and 2024-2025 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council’s funding recommendation. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING HONOR FLIGHT OF THE CAPE FEAR AREA Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area President and Trip Leader Ruth Ravitz Smith presented the request for the Board to adopt a resolution recognizing Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area. The next flight as part of Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area will be April 29, 2023 and more than half of the 75 veterans are County residents. Commissioner Zapple read the resolution into the record. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Rivenbark asked for direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Zapple MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Barfield to adopt the resolution as presented. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the resolution is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and contained in Exhibit Book XLIX, Page 8.6. CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION Alondra Ruiz, LGBTQIA Victim Advocate with The Rape Crisis Center of Coastal Horizons Center provided a brief overview of the purpose of the requested Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation and expressed appreciation for the Board’s consideration to adopt said proclamation. Chair Rivenbark read the proclamation into the record, recognizing April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in New Hanover County. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Rivenbark asked for direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Zapple to adopt the proclamation recognizing April 2023 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and contained in Exhibit Book XLIX, Page 8.7. TH CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF THE 40 ANNUAL NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK PROCLAMATION Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Kim Hufham presented the request for the Board to adopt a proclamation recognizing May 7-13, 2023 as “Travel and Tourism Week” in New Hanover County. Ms. Hufham expressed appreciation to the Board for supporting travel and tourism in the area. The theme for the th 40 Annual National Travel and Tourism Week is “Travel Forward.” As the travel numbers increase each year, the impact on the County can been seen and travel does matter in New Hanover County. Vice-Chair Pierce read the proclamation into the record. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Rivenbark asked for Board direction. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 716 Motion: Vice-Chair Pierce MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Zapple to adopt the proclamation declaring the week of May 7-13, 2023 as “Travel and Tourism Week” in New Hanover County. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. A copy of the proclamation is hereby incorporated as part of the minutes and contained in Exhibit Book XLIX, Page 8.8. PRESENTATION ON THE TERRY BENJEY BICYCLING FOUNDATION Terry Benjey Bicycling Foundation (TBBF) President Eileen McConville stated that when the Federal Infrastructure Bill was signed into law last November, it included unprecedented levels of funding for active transportation, the safety of vulnerable road users, and represented a key step towards building more livable communities. In this community and across the nation, there have been significant increases in grants and other funding for multi-modal transportation which includes cycling and pedestrian transport. The TBBF board members work with local leaders to move forward safely and effectively toward becoming a bicycle friendly community. Ms. McConville provided the following overview of TBBF and the offer of assistance with bicycle programs as follows:  TBBF History:  Founded in 2013  Incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) in the State of North Carolina  Formed in honor of Terry Benjey, a long time cycling advocate in the Cape Fear region, who was killed in a cycling accident in 2013:  Terry was one of a small group of bicycling advocates who worked with Wilmington City Council in 1972 to create Scenic Byways in Wilmington, the first of which was the Greenfield Lake bikeway. Terry was Cape Fear Cyclists’ first president and was appointed by Governor James Hunt to the Inaugural North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Bicycle Advisory Committee in 1978.  Foundation was formed to perpetuate Terry’s vision and goals for cycling in this region (https://www.terrybenjeybicyclingfoundation.org/)  TBBF Goals:  Promote the use of bicycles in the Cape Fear region for transportation, recreation, and fitness  Advocate for appropriate design, funding, and construction of facilities for bicycling throughout the region  Promote public awareness of ways to safely share roads, trails, and greenways between bicyclists and other users of the facilities  Educate the public about ways that increased use of bicycles for transportation benefit public health and fitness, as well as contribute to the quality and conservation of our environment  Educate youth and adults in bicycle handling skills, bicycle maintenance, and safe bicycle skills  Work in partnership with local cyclists (such as Cape Fear Cyclists’ 400+ members) to be the voice of the bicycling community  TBBF Successes:  Facilities: bicycle corral at Greenfield Lake Park and bike racks at River Road Park, Anderson Elementary School, and Murray Middle School  Grants:  Switchin’ Gears: $2,000 for Switchin' Gears/Bike for Every Child to purchase equipment for the Work a Bike Off program th  Special Pedals: $5,000 to assist in the completion of a bicycle repair storefront on North 4 Street  Education: nationally certified instructors, bicycle safety 101, bike safety traffic gardens, and bicycle rodeos  Partnerships: East Coast Greenway Alliance, Bike/Walk NC, Kure Beach Bike/Pedestrian Committee, Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Trail, and the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO), including the Bike/Pedestrian Committee  TBBF Safety and Education Committee:  Has more than six safety events booked for 2023 in April, May, and June  Safety events include league certified instructors, fully equipped safety trailer, and helmets supplied by the NCDOT  Kure Beach Traffic Garden 2022:  TBBF and the Kure Beach Bike/Pedestrian Committee hosted the community’s first traffic garden in 2022 and the next event will be held on May 20, 2023  For the 2022 event:  More than 25 children attended  12 children received a free helmet  Kure Beach citizen volunteers guided the children through the traffic garden’s safety features  TBBF League Certified Instructors gave an overview of safe stopping, safe turning and how to navigate hazards such as broken glass, barking dogs and more  How TBBF Can Help:  Advocacy: Public meeting support, awareness efforts (ex. Year of the Trail)  Education: Bike safety training, driver safety training  Partnering: Local/regional/state organizations NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 717  Grants: Small grants from TBBF; notifications and support letters for other funding opportunities Ms. McConville concluded the presentation stating that BikeWalk NC has a program aimed at drivers to specifically address how to safely share the roads with a bicyclist. The program is free to any community and can also be offered to any County department that has staff driving County vehicles. The TBBF Board meets monthly and wants to be effective in this community. There are board members who are in tune with large grants across the country. If the County is seeking significant funding for any bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure, she asked that TBBF be contacted as the organization may be able to identify a grant source that is not on the County’s radar. In response to Board questions, Ms. McConville stated that she would be glad to make the presentation to the WMPO and any other organization that would like to learn about the foundation and ways to partner on projects. She further stated that she does communicate with Parks and Gardens Director Tara Duckworth about TBBF projects. If the new nature park needs bike racks, TBBF can assist with that need. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Rivenbark thanked Ms. McConville for the presentation. PRESENTATION OF SITE DESCRIPTION, ECOLOGICAL/HISTORICAL/CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE, ISSUES, AND A VISION FOR "EAGLES ISLAND NATURE PARK" Dr. Roger Shew with UNCW presented information on the Eagles Island Nature Park site description, ecological/historical/cultural significance, issues, and a vision for the nature park. Eagles Island first appeared on state maps in 1671 as Cranes Island. Eagles Island is approximately 3,130 acres with approximately 1,473 acres belonging to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is a dredge spoil area for dredging the Cape Fear River, and approximately 1,657 acres belonging to government/private/other entities. It is bounded to the east by the Cape Fear River and to the west by the Brunswick River: Dr. Shew stated that the northern half of the island is an area of ecological, cultural, and other significance. Creating a nature park would be an opportunity to create an enviable destination park for the area and the state to provide education, recreation, and conservation and help to brand it as a coastal destination site with a balance of growth and preservation. As to elevation, most of Eagles Island is about two to five feet in elevation except for the dredge spoil islands. It is a highly biodiverse area including waterways, marshlands, and the uplands. It has primary nursery grounds throughout the area, tidal freshwater marshes which are slightly changing due to brackish water infiltration, and forested wetlands. He provided an overview of the water and marsh ecosystems and biodiversity noting the wildlife, ghost forests that have occurred in the area because of subsidence of the land and increasing brackish water, and the rice canals. The rice ditches and canals are part of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor that is in the area. The primary nursery grounds are important forage and habitat for fish and shellfish. He then provided an overview of the cultural and historical importance of the area noting the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor in the northernmost area and the naval stores: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 718 He noted that although none of the rice plantations are present today there are indications of their former presence which points to the importance of the rice culture in the area. The island also played a significant role in the naval stores. Wilmington itself was the naval stores capital of the entire world and shipping until the Civil War. It is well known that maritime history was critical to North Carolina and Wilmington, particularly in the development of Wilmington. Eagles Island has been the scene of a great deal of industrial activity, turpentine/naval stores distilleries and warehouses, and shipyards. Dr. Shew stated that the Cape Fear River is 42 feet in depth, and there is a current proposal to go to 47 feet in the river and then 49 feet as it moves into the ocean. The proposed cost, as estimated right now, is about $846 million. Much of the cost is for dredging because of the sediment but also the blowing out of the rock in the river. This is wanted because of the desire to compete with Savannah, Charleston, and Norfolk to a degree to increase the area’s shipping potential. However, with the proposed deepening of the port there will be an increase in tidal range, storm surge, and salinity of the waters which would impact the vegetation. The dredging will decrease the hydraulic drag of the water so that it is easier for the water to move in and out of the river. While it is not a big negative, it is something to be aware of. As to flooding, people think about two or three different things that lead to flooding in an area, but this community has five: local rainfall flooding, an upstream flooding source, storm surge and onshore winds, sea level rise, and high tide flooding. Examples were provided of what occurs on the island in these instances and why there should be consideration given for certain aspects of the island. He then provided an overview of how Battleship NORTH CAROLINA will be performing a “living with water” project and an overview of the top 12 highest water levels measured at the Wilmington tide gauge, noting that nine of the events have taken place since 2015: Dr. Shew stated that sea level rise and high tide flooding information should be part of the consideration for any kind of development. The New Hanover County Planning Board was asked to develop ideas about the Cape Fear River West Bank. The five ideas the Planning Board presented to the County Commissioners were conservation, limited use, working waterfront, small-scale mixed use, and urban scale mixed use. Again, what needs to be taken into consideration are stormwater, ingress and egress issues, ecosystem losses, infrastructure, and insurance issues. Dr. Shew provided an overview of the vision of the nature park including the conceptual ideas put together by the Eagles Island Task Force and the NC State Coastal Dynamics Design Lab that include education, recreation, and conservation: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 719 Dr. Shew concluded the presentation stating that this kind of a proposal could create a beneficial destination site for a very rapidly growing area by providing needed additional natural areas for recreation while being complimentary to Battleship NORTH CAROLINA in its educational mission. There is a need to incentivize good practices, not disincentivize them. It is believed that the nature park will be a real win for the area and the hope is the Board and County would consider supporting the plan. In response to Board questions, Dr. Shew stated that water and sewer infrastructure is one of the bigger issues for any proposed project. A larger structure will require larger infrastructure such as stormwater management. For a smaller structure there is enough infiltration that could occur because there is no construction of any kind of real, built upon surface that would be a barrier to infiltration. If there are impervious surfaces for parking lots and/or multiple buildings, the high water table that is occurring on the island itself, which is right near the surface, would certainly be a problem. There would be a need to maintain both a water and sewer source. For the remote areas, compostable items could be used so that there would not necessarily be a need for piping to those areas. There would need to be arrangements for the processing and cleanup. He would not propose bringing major infrastructure into the area as that would be one of the worst things that could be done with the impact of rising water in the area. With already high water levels, bringing in major infrastructure with the projected rise in water levels over the next 80 years will create all kinds of problems. Even a slight increase in brackish water (saltwater) leads to degradation of the organic rich vegetations, which then leads to the additional erosion of the shoreline. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Rivenbark thanked Dr. Shew for the presentation. TRILLIUM HEALTH RESOURCES ANNUAL REPORT Cecelia Peers, Southern Regional Director of Trillium Health Resources, provided the annual report on Trillium Health Resources highlighting the following:  Trillium Health Resources Annual Report New Hanover County:  Trillium’s mission: Transforming lives and building community well-being through partnership and proven solutions  Who We Are – Numbers:  28 counties: most recently added were Halifax and Bladen counties  Total population is 1,534,885  Served 45,988 individuals with severe behavioral health needs:  70% with mental health (MH) needs  20% with substance use disorder(s) (SUD)  10% with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)  Approximately 550 behavioral health and I/DD Providers  $520,839,592 spent on services last year  Smallest county: Tyrrell 3,254; largest county: New Hanover 229,018  Cover over 13,000 square miles  Medicaid Transformation – Standard Plans:  Standard Plan was awarded to five companies: AmeriHealth Caritas NC Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC, UnitedHealthcare of NC Inc., WellCare of NC Inc., and Carolina Complete Health which covers regions 3, 4 and 5  The plans are managing the mild to moderate Medicaid behavioral health recipients and started July 1, 2021 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 720  Trillium has partnered with Carolina Complete Health to assist in managing the physical health  Standard Plan Regions:  Medicaid Transformation - Tailored Plan:  Six local management entity/managed care organizations (LME/MCO) will be fully operational Tailored Plans serving the severe mental health, substance use, and I/DD population  The original date to go live with the Tailored Plan was moved from July 1, 2022 to December 1, 2022 and then the state pushed the date back from April 1, 2023 to October 1, 2023  Soft launch of Care Management (CM) began December 1, 2022  Began the CM services for individuals with severe behavioral health, substance use and I/DD population including their physical health  Contracting with a pharmacy benefits manager to oversee contract with approximately 2,000 pharmacies  Also contracting with all primary care practices that serve individuals on Medicaid  Organizational Changes:  System of Care staff moved over to CM  Hired community liaison coordinators  Contract with Carolina Complete Health (CCH) as to contract with all of Trillium’s hospitals and physical health providers including local health departments  Q&A:https://www.trilliumhealthresources.org/sites/default/files/docs/Medicaid- Transformation-Provider/CCH-Trillium-QA.pdf  Call Centers: pharmacy, provider, nurse, member and recipient service line (main call center), and behavioral health crisis line  Care Management:  Whole person care  Specialty CM teams: ED Disposition Team, DJJ Care Management Team, and Rapid Access Care Coordination  Projects: opioid settlement projects (Naloxone kits), The Healing Place, project transition, co- responder pilots, gun locks for child safety, community outreach and education, and tribal engagement  Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) to include representative with traumatic brain injury (TBI)  Consumers served in New Hanover County:  Total consumers served – 8,000:  Mental Health: 5,978  Substance Use: 2,828  I/DD: 1,177  Total is unduplicated from February 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022. A single individual may receive services in more than one category.  Contact information:  Call member and recipient services at 1-877-685-2415  Email at Info@TrilliumNC.org  Sign up for emails and text messages at TrilliumHealthResources.org  Follow on social media:  Facebook.com/TrilliumHealthResources  Instagram.com/TrilliumHealthResources  Twitter.com/TrilliumNC In response to Board questions, Ms. Peers stated that if someone does not have insurance and wants to know if they will qualify to receive services, they need to call 1-877-685-2415. She explained that Medicaid transformation is the process of bringing the physical health and behavioral health networks under one roof with a health plan and serving individuals in a holistic way. Medicaid expansion is really trying to reach individuals who do not necessarily qualify for Medicaid based on having a disability, but they might qualify based on having low income. Medicaid expansion is the bill that was recently signed by North Carolina Governor Cooper and is dependent on the state budget allotment. It would provide additional coverage for people who are low income and uninsured. The mobile crisis response team is insurance blind. Regardless of insurance status, if a person is experiencing a behavioral health crisis and a call is made for assistance the mobile crisis response team will go out, provide an assessment, try to deescalate the situation, and get the individual connected to the care that they may need both in the moment and long term. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Rivenbark thanked Ms. Peers for the update. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 721 NEW HANOVER COUNTY/CITY OF WILMINGTON WORKFORCE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE ANNUAL UPDATE Shamonique (Sharm) Brantley, Chair of the New Hanover County/City of Wilmington Workforce Housing Advisory Committee provided the following update:  Workforce Housing Advisory Committee (WHAC) Annual Presentation:  2023 committee members: Sharm Brantley, Chair, Tom Gale, Vice-Chair, Sarah Arthur, Liz Carbone, Chair of C-RAC, Melanie James, Michelle Jarman, Kristen (Krysti) Keser, Eric Knight, Katrina Knight, Katrina Redmon, R. Frank Smith Jr., Paul Stavovy, and Reverend Edwrin Sutton  New Hanover County (Fiscal Year 2023):  A new housing division was added to the Planning and Land Use department tasked with developing, implementing, and managing the programs and initiatives to increase and retain affordable housing stock while helping the County’s workforce by alleviating issues of housing insecurity  Approved $3 million to fund the construction of two low-income housing tax credit projects  Estrella Landing will add 84 affordable housing units to the County  Covenant Senior Housing will add 68 affordable housing units to the County  The County’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) received several housing-related updates in the past year  2023 Housing Need:  The NC Housing Coalition demonstrates that while programs are successful, there is also still a great need to assist the area’s homeowners and renters increased housing burden costs  With all the investments, the area still has a need for services, programs, and funding to alleviate housing insecure persons and families:  34% of the total households are cost-burdened (spending 30% or more of gross income on housing costs)  22% of those cost burdened are homeowners, and 53% are renters  Graphics from North Carolina Housing Coalition county profile (nchousing.org) site:  WHAC Strategic Plan:  Developed based on the comprehensive housing study/survey, best practices from around the country, and feedback from providers:  Recommendations:  Creation of a dedicated affordable housing development fund:  This dedicated fund should be available to support affordable housing development projects including, but not limited to:  Permanent supportive housing  Redevelopment/rehabilitation tax credit  Low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) projects  For-sale projects  Pursue policy changes:  Expanding and enforcing existing housing protection laws, programs, and regulations NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 722  Continued pursuit of land use changes to support diversity in housing options  Reduce barriers and support the production and preservation of a diversity of housing options:  The committee recommends policy and expanded funding to incentivize the production of a variety of housing types attainable at a variety of income levels  Examples include:  Direct continued infrastructure investments to workforce housing  Supporting non-profit organizations’ affordable housing goals  Supporting the rehabilitation of existing housing stock through programs/policy  Land conveyance  Allotment for an increased diversity of housing types by-right  Replacement of one-time funding opportunities:  The region has received a substantial infusion of state and federal funds over the past five years  As these funding sources are phased out in the upcoming years, the committee recommends directing additional local dollars to continue the successful programs, projects and organizational functions that have been funded  Over $36 million has supported over 6,160 households achieve housing stability:  Expand housing counseling and financial literacy programs:  Expansion of housing counseling programs to encourage and support homeownership  Pipeline of eligible and secure housing applicants should be a programmatic goal, workforce housing 80-120% average median income (AMI) focused  Preparing residents to attain their housing goals Ms. Brantley concluded the presentation stating that WHAC’s vision is a community that, at its core, believes those who live, work, and provide valuable services within the community should be able to afford to live here as well. Housing stability significantly affects health, well-being, economic opportunity, and quality of life. The community recognizes that regardless of age, ability, income level, or familial status, every resident should be able to find a home that is affordable for them. In response to Board questions, Ms. Brantley stated that the presentation will be provided to the Wilmington City Council during its April 18, 2023 meeting. The WHAC covers anyone 60% AMI and above, so those people are included in the numbers being discussed. Commissioner Barfield expressed appreciation for the update and for the County committing $15 million over the next five years to help build more affordable housing units. His goal is to also find ways to incentivize those that are developing property to build more affordable homes so that people can build generational wealth through homeownership. He expressed appreciation to the board members for their work on this important matter. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Rivenbark thanked Ms. Brantley for the presentation. PRESENTATION ON PORT CITY UNITED FIRST YEAR OVERVIEW Rashad Gattison, Interim Director of Port City United (PCU), LaMeisha Green, PCU Interim Connect Supervisor, Flor Bautista, PCU Connect Specialist, Hispanic/Latino Community, Steve Barnett, PCU Violence Interruption Supervisor, Jarett Gattison, PCU Community Resource Coordination Liaison presented the following information:  PCU First Year Overview:  Mission: PCU is dedicated to building resources and relationships in our community that empower individuals and families to heal through the principles of nonviolence, equity, justice, and solidarity  Vision: A community that provides equitable, healthy, and safe opportunities for all residents to grow  Logo and Colors:  Principles: right wrongs, show loyalty, deliver results, practice accountability, listen first, keep commitments, and judge free zone  First Six Months:  March: PCU Director, Outreach Supervisor, Connect Center Supervisor, and Data Analyst hired NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 723  April: Community Resource Coordination (CRC) Liaison and Mediation and Outreach Team hired. Cure Violence Global (CVG) training provided  May: PCU mission, vision, seven principles, colors, and logo established; PCU Mediation and Outreach Team implemented the front-end violence prevention model of CVG; and 24-hour Connect Call Center fully staffed  June: finalized department strategic plan, Connect Center began taking calls, CRC onboarding process commenced, and Connect Center assisted displaced Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA) residents with completing emergency rental assistance payment (ERAP) applications  July: provided meals for unhoused community members, established key performance indicator (KPIs) for each division, hosted Back-2-School gaming truck in event, and CRC onboarding continued  August: supported the community through collaboration to include a “Back-2-School Bookbag” event and “Welcome Back-To-School” events at PCU target schools  Last Six Months:  Hosted four UNCW Sociology and Criminology interns  Hosted a coat drive and toy giveaway, as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas events for the community  Collaborating to provide $15,000 in scholarships to New Hanover High School CRC students  Provided wrap-around services to 622 students in seven schools  Received over 3,500 of the 5,000-call goal in the Connect Center  Effectively responded to the water crisis experienced by the residents of the Taylor Homes senior citizen apartments  Department Organization Chart:  Community Relations: LINC, Voyage, Communities in Schools, Novant, Wilmington Housing Authority, Community Justice Services, Department of Justice, Department of Juvenile Justice, Legal Aid, Self-Help Credit Union, Northside Food Co-op, The Good Shepherd, Furniture Mattress Liquidators, City of Wilmington, Duke Energy, More Life Mobile Gaming, Resiliency Task Force, The Harrelson Center, UNCW, and Cape Fear Community College  Events, Programs, and Initiatives:  March – September 2022: Stand 4 Peace, Bright Lights Peaceful Nights, Northside Community Dinners, 2 Cool 4 School Welcoming Committee, and Back to School Drive  October 2022 – March 2023: Houston Moore Community Center Trunk-OR-Treat, Soul Food Sunday, Soul Santa, Christmas Initiatives: family coat drive and toy drive, and Fresh Chance Friday  Continuous/on-going: Stand For Peace, Bright Lights Peaceful Nights, and Northside Community Dinners  Bright Lights Peaceful Nights – lights installed/repaired thus far: stth  Spring and Fall 2022: North 31 Street, Princess Place Drive, Hurst Street, and North 30 Street  Fall 2022 – Spring 2023: Kidder Street, Montgomery Avenue, North College Road, Manly Avenue, and Brookshire Lane  Mediation and Outreach Team:  Dedicated to de-escalating violence in the community, by building resources and relationships in the community that empower individuals and families to heal through the principles of non- violence, equity, justice, and solidarity  The team is built on the CVG model which focuses on decreasing violence, providing a presence (to be the “Peacekeepers”), and engagement:  Requirements: credibility and risk aware  Resiliency responses: without injury, with injury, and resulting in a death  The formation of the Mediation and Outreach Team commenced with the PCU Mediation and Outreach Supervisor Stephen Barnett on March 22, 2022. Initial team of seven started working in the community on May 23, 2022.  Teams work within neighborhoods to provide connection to important resources, promote healing, and help prevent violence  Mediations: 18 group and 54 individual mediations  100% response to shootings in target area NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 724  257 interventions  82 total participants  Public education distributed: 4,019  Community engagements: 3,081 hours  Events attended by PCU: 30  PCU hosted events: 8  PCU Connect:  7,038 total calls through March 31, 2023 (3,530 inbound and 3,508 outbound)  Call Center caseload:  Top three resources requested:  Financial assistance: 1,435  Employment assistance: 1,000  Housing assistance: 797  Other requested resources: legal resource (542), personal safety (111), other (108), and food (41)  Social media reach is 59,385 with 2,247 followers  Connecting to the Hispanic population:  Two Connect Outreach Specialists  Participating in English as a Second Language (ESL) events  Building relationships in the Hispanic community  Supporting families through loss and grief  Translating for families in the courtroom  PCU CRCs:  In partnership with Communities in Schools, Leading into New Communities, and Voyage provide support to the students and their families in seven schools to ensure they attain equitable resources through easy access to support services with the goal to successfully thrive.  Focused on three key goals:  Support high-performing academic success of students who are working with a CRC  Promote life skills to students working with a CRC  Ensure students and families receive needed wrap around services  Working at the following schools: Forest Hills Elementary, Freeman Elementary, Gregory Elementary, Snipes Elementary, DC Virgo, Williston Middle School, and New Hanover High School  Caseload management:  CRC demographics:  Grade groups by nonprofit:  Race by nonprofit: NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 725  Gender by nonprofit:  Services provided:  Academic interventions: 56.89%  Behavior interventions: 26.52%  Socio-emotional interventions: 16.59%  Daily check-ins: all students receive at least one check-in a week  End of Grade test support (May – June 2022):  Williston Middle School: 100 students impacted  Rachel Freeman School of Engineering: 504 students impacted  Snipes Academy of Arts and Design: 120 students impacted  Welcome Back to School:  Supporting students to success:  DC Virgo: 207 students  Snipes Academy of Arts and Design: 157 students  Rachel Freeman School of Engineering: 115 students  CRC survey results:  What is to Come:  Bridge Summer Program – June 2023  Apprenticeship Program – March 2023  Fresh Chance Friday Summer Edition – July 2023  Connect to Education and Employment (CTE²)  United Madness New Hanover High School Principal Philip Sutton and students spoke on the positive impacts the PCU team has had in the school and with students. Commissioner Barfield expressed appreciation to County Manager Coudriet and staff for bringing the department and associated programs to fruition and to the PCU team for their work in the community and school system. He thinks having PCU is great for the communities. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Rivenbark thanked the PCU staff for the presentation. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY WATER STATIONS PILOT PROJECT Planning and Land Use Director Rebekah Roth provided the following overview of the pilot project:  Community Water Stations Pilot Project:  County and Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) Partnership:  Short term: water station pilot program  Medium term: help residents adjacent to existing lines connect  Long term: expand network of public water lines  CFPUA Initiative in Rock Hill/Oakley Road Community:  Community members reached out to CFPUA with water safety concerns  Unsuccessful grant application to extend water to Oakley Road area  Series of community meetings  Water Station Pilot:  CFPUA connection and meter NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 726  Required plumbing on partner property  Administrative costs for operations management  Pilot Communities:  Rock Hill/Oakley community identified  Work with CFPUA to identify other target communities based on NCDEQ data  Identify partnership opportunities and appropriate sites Ms. Roth concluded the presentation stating that this is only a small piece of the ongoing work that the County and CFPUA staff have been collaborating to address issues with aquifer contamination. Commissioner Zapple expressed appreciation for the work being done on the matter. He asked that the Northern Regional Park be included on the project list as there is not a water source in the park for a drinking fountain. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Rivenbark asked for direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Zapple MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chair Pierce to approve the new water station program, and restructuring of the Sewer and Water Revolving Loans Program. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CONSIDERATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER TO PURCHASE 5.5 ACRES IN THE BLUE CLAY BUSINESS PARK AND ASSOCIATED UPSET BID PROCESS Wilmington Business Development Chief Executive Officer Scott Satterfield presented the request for the Board to accept an offer from Sentry Properties, LLC, for the purchase of 5.5 acres, more or less, in the Blue Clay Business Park. This property is subject to the covenants placed on the business park property including limitations on the beginning and completion of construction of the improvements to the property. He presented the following information on Project Cab:  Project Cab:  Coastal Millwork Supply – Risley Padula:  Existing company that manufactures doors, cabinets, and closet systems in New Hanover County th  Currently located off South 13 Street near Greenfield Lake and the existing building is beyond full and there is a business need to expand (with desire to keep the company in New Hanover County)  Offering $233,750 for 5.5 acres at Blue Clay Business Park equating to $42,500 per acre  Estimated +$7.5 million capital expense investment with another $3 million for potential expansion:  Immediate plans to build around 55,000 square foot facility for manufacturing operation and another 7,000 square feet for office  Future potential to expand another 15,000 square feet  Currently employs approximately 50 people and the expansion would allow them to bring that number up to 75  Proposed Future Home of Coastal Millwork Supply Company: Mr. Satterfield concluded the presentation stating that the goal is to keep the growing company here in New Hanover County and the Blue Clay Business Park provides the perfect location to accomplish that goal. Risley Padula has been tremendous to work with, and it is exciting to help support their growth. The utility design plans for the park are ongoing and this project as well as the next project are contingent on the water and sewer infrastructure being established as projected by year end. He expressed appreciation to the Board for considering the offer. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Rivenbark asked for direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Zapple MOVED, SECONDED by Vice-Chair Pierce to accept Sentry Properties, LLC offer, subject to the upset bid process, to purchase 5.5 acres for $42,500, authorize staff to initiate and complete the upset bid process in accordance with NC General Statutes, and authorize the county manager and the county attorney to prepare and execute all necessary documents to transfer ownership of the approximately 5.5 acres to the highest bidder, at a minimum price of $42,500 per acre.. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 727 CONSIDERATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF AN OFFER TO PURCHASE 5.02 ACRES IN THE BLUE CLAY BUSINESS PARK AND ASSOCIATED UPSET BID PROCESS Mr. Satterfield presented the request for the Board to accept an offer from Stella Enterprises, LLC, for the purchase of 5.02 acres, more or less, in the Blue Clay Business Park. The property is subject to the covenants placed on the business park property including limitations on the beginning and completion of construction of the improvements to the property. He presented the following information on Project Set:  Project Set:  FFT Cabinetry:  Existing cabinet and closet manufacturing operation in New Hanover County that manufactures and install cabinets and closets around the region  Currently located in Dutch Square but the existing building is beyond full and there is a business need to expand (with desire to keep the company in New Hanover County)  Offering $213,350 for 5.02 acres at Blue Clay Business Park equating to $42,500 per acre  Estimated $5 to $7.5 million initial capital expense investment:  Immediate plans to build around 50,000 square feet for manufacturing operation (would have an office and showroom component as well)  Future potential to expand another 25,000 square feet  Currently employ approximately 10 employees and the expansion would allow them to bring that number beyond 20  Site plan overview: Mr. Satterfield concluded the presentation stating the potential approval of this deal reflects a position of advancing Wilmington Business Development’s commitment to keep jobs as well as bringing new jobs and investment to the region by clearly supporting the existing industry that is here. The design plans to get utilities to the park are ongoing and as with the prior project, is contingent on the water and sewer infrastructure being established as projected by year end. He expressed appreciation to the Board for considering the offer. In response to Board questions, County Manager Coudriet stated that the County’s contractor for the utility infrastructure installation to the Blue Clay Business Park has not underperformed. NCDOT made changes about placement of the water and sewer system that was a 180 degree change from when the project started. The engineer and County staff had to redesign the project based on the NCDOT shift and the project has been put out for bid. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Rivenbark asked for direction from the Board. Motion: Commissioner Barfield MOVED, SECONDED by Commissioner Zapple to accept Stella Enterprises, LLC offer, subject to the upset bid process, to purchase 5.02 acres for $42,500, authorize staff to initiate and complete the upset bid process in accordance with NC General Statutes, and authorize the county manager and the county attorney to prepare and execute all necessary documents to transfer ownership of the approximately 5.02 acres to the highest bidder, at a minimum price of $42,500 per acre.. Upon vote, the MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Satterfield expressed appreciation to the Board for approving both items and stated that the projects, plus the previously approved sale to Francini Marble and Granite, could result in over $30 million in capital expense investment, over 100 jobs, over 350,000 square feet of Class-A industrial space, and approximately $700,000 in land sales. He noted that the projects are pending due to the upset bid process and due diligence period, are contingent on the County installing key infrastructure to the park, and that the estimates provided encapsulate potential associated expansions. Hearing no further discussion, Chair Rivenbark thanked Mr. Satterfield for making the presentations. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Appointments to the New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Chair Rivenbark reported that ten vacancies exist on the New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission. Twenty-three applications have been received and are available for consideration. Commissioner Zapple nominated Andres Afanador, Flor Bautista, and Susanna Lopez Legentil for appointment for a one year term, Gabriel Guerra, Michel Montalvo, and Maria del Carmen Rodriquez-Morales for appointment for a two year term, and Amanda Boomershine, Chris Montero, Gustavo Rodea, and Helen Tarokic for appointment for a three year term. Commissioner Barfield seconded the nomination. Although there are no alternate positions available for the commission, Commissioner Zapple suggested that Joseph Casares and Roberto Ramirez be nominated as alternates in the event one of the other nominees was unable to accept the appointment. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BOOK 35 REGULAR MEETING, APRIL 17, 2023 PAGE 728 Hearing no further nominations, Chair Rivenbark asked for a vote on the nominations on the floor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Andres Afanador, Flor Bautista, and Susanna Lopez Legentil to the New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission with terms to expire April 30, 2024; to appoint Gabriel Guerra, Michel Montalvo, and Maria del Carmen Rodriquez-Morales to the New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission with terms to expire April 30, 2025; and to appoint Amanda Boomershine, Chris Montero, Gustavo Rodea, and Helen Tarokic to the New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission with terms to expire April 30, 2026. Appointment to the New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee Chair Rivenbark reported that one vacancy exists on the New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee in the At-Large category with two applications available for consideration. Commissioner Barfield nominated Linda “Candy” Robbins for appointment in the At-Large category. Commissioner Zapple seconded the nomination. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Rivenbark asked for a vote on the nomination on the floor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to appoint Linda “Candy” Robbins in the At-Large category to the New Hanover County Non-County Agency Funding Committee with the unexpired term to expire June 30, 2023. Appointment to the New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Chair Rivenbark reported that one vacancy exists on the New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee. One application has been received and is available for consideration. Commissioner Zapple nominated Teresa Bevin for reappointment. Commissioner Barfield seconded the nomination. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Rivenbark asked for a vote on the nomination on the floor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Teresa Bevin to a three-year term expiring April 30. 2026. Appointment to The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors Chair Rivenbark reported that one vacancy exists on The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors with one application eligible for reappointment and four applications available for consideration. Commissioner Barfield nominated Frankie Roberts for reappointment. Commissioner Zapple seconded the nomination. Hearing no further nominations, Chair Rivenbark called for a vote on the nomination on the floor. Vote Results: The Board voted UNANIMOUSLY to reappoint Frankie Roberts to The Healing Place of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors, with the term to expire April 30, 2026. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Chair Rivenbark stated that no one signed up to under public comment. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS Commissioner Barfield welcomed Commissioner Scalise to the Board and stated that he looks forward to working with him. Commissioner Scalise stated that it is a tremendous honor to serve with his fellow County Commissioners and he looks froward to the work that will be done together for the people of New Hanover County. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Rivenbark adjourned the meeting at 11:59 a.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.