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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 01-21-2025NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 175, Wilmington, INC 28403 P: (910) 798-7149 1 F: (910) 798-7145 1 NHCgov.com Bill Rivenbark, Chair I LeAnn Pierce, Vice -Chair Dane Scalise, Commissioner I Stephanie A.C. Walker, Commissioner I Rob Zapple, Commissioner JANUARY 21, 2025 9:00 AM LOCATION (NHC Historic Courthouse, 24 North 3rd Street, Room 301) MEETI NG CALLED TO ORDER (Chair Bill Rivenbark) I NVOCATI ON (Reverend David Haley, Associate Pastor, Wrightsville United Methodist Church) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Vice -Chair LeAnn Pierce) APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Second Reading: Approval of Solid Waste Franchise Agreement for Valor Waste Services LLC ESTI MATED MINUTES REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS 10 3. Presentation of Service Awards and I ntroduction of New Employees 4. Consideration of National Day of Racial Healing Proclamation 10 5. Consideration of New Hanover County Legislative Priorities Resolution for 2025-26 10 6. Presentation of the Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 5 7. Committee Appointments PUBLIC COMMENTS (limit three minutes ESTIMATED MINUTES ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS 8. Additional Items Closed Session - per North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3) 9. ADJOURN Note: Minutes listed for each item are estimated, and if a preceding item takes less time, the Board will move forward until the agenda is completed. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 Mission New Hanover County is committed to providing equitable opportunities and exceptional public services through good governance to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and thriving community for all. Vision A vibrant, prosperous, diverse coastal community committed to building a sustainable future for future generations. Core Values Professionalism - Equity - Integrity - Innovation - Stewardship - Accountability Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/21/2025 Consent DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board CONTACT(S): Kym Crowell SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes BRIEF SUMMARY: Approve minutes from the following meetings: Agenda Review held on January 2, 2025 Regular Meeting held on January 6, 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Good Governance o Effective County Management ■ I ncrease transparency and awareness about county actions RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve minutes. COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 5-0. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/21/2025 Consent DEPARTMENT: County PRESENTER(S): Kemp Burpeau, Senior Deputy County Attorney and Joe Suleyman, Attorney Recycling & Solid Waste Director CONTACT(S): Kemp Burpeau and Joe Suleyman SU BJ ECT: Second Reading: Approval of Solid Waste Franchise Agreement for Valor Waste Services LLC BRIEF SUMMARY: New Hanover County requires a county -issued franchise to collect solid waste. Pursuant to County Ordinance 44.55, the applicant has submitted information regarding their business organization, equipment, personnel, and financial responsibility. The Recycling & Solid Waste Director has no objections to the franchise request. The proposed franchise period would be seven years. The county currently maintains 27 active franchise agreements. All franchise agreements now include the following requirement: If the franchisee provides curbside collection services, they must also offer customers a curbside recycling option. Staff has reviewed the application solely for compliance with the County Code. Prospective customers must independently determine the suitability of the provider and services. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Good Governance o Effective County Management ■ Increase transparency and awareness about county actions RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Authorize franchise award. Upon award, the company will provide Certificates of Insurance, agree not to bring outside waste into county and to haul all waste to a county designated facility, if required by law. ATTACHMENTS: Agreement COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approve award. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Approved 5-0. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 2 New Hanover County Contract # 25-0329 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AWARD OF FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER SOLID WASTE SERVICES THIS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT made and entered into this the day of 202 , by and between NEW HANOVER COUNTY, North Carolina, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter called "County" and VALOR WASTE SERVICES, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company, with its principal mailing address 1388 Bell Williams Road, Burgaw, NC, 28425, hereinafter called "Operator." WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the County has, through the power granted to it under G.S. 153A-136, adopted an ordinance regulating the collection and disposal of solid wastes and requiring that all waste haulers have a license and a franchise in order to operate in the County, in order to provide the residents and commercial customer of the County with reliable, environmentally sound waste disposal now and in the future; and WHEREAS, Operator has contracted with commercial and/or residential customers located in New Hanover County in order to provide solid waste collection and disposal; and NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits inuring to the parties hereto and based upon the mutual covenants contained herein and the considerations stated herein, the parties do hereby covenant and agree, and County hereby conveys a non- exclusive franchise to Operator, to collect and dispose of solid wastes to commercial and/or residential customers in the County. The parties therefore agree to the following terms and conditions: 1. Terms of Agreement. The initial term of this Franchise Agreement shall be seven (7) years from the date of signing. The Franchise may automatically renew and extend for a subsequent seven (7) year term, contingent upon County Commissioners approval pursuant to G.S. 153A-46. 2. Scope of Services. For the term of this Franchise Agreement, Operator agrees to provide commercial and/or residential customers with solid waste collection and transportation to County -approved disposal sites. 3. Disposal at County -Approved Facilities. Operator agrees to dispose of all waste collected in the County, as part of this franchise agreement, at County -approved facilities consistent with State law. With regard to County -approved facilities, said approval must be obtained by Operator prior to the disposal at said facilities, and said approval shall be granted or denied entirely at the discretion of the County. The County also has the authority to designate which facilities shall be used. 4. Curbside Recycling. Should Operator provide curbside trash collection services, Operator must also offer customer a curbside recycling option. 5. Administration/Billing. All billing of customers shall remain the responsibility of the franchisee. 6. Franchise. It is understood and agreed that all of the terms and conditions of New Hanover County Code Chapter 44, entitled "Solid Waste," pertaining to a franchise Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 2 - 1 - 1 New Hanover County Contract # 25-0329 for solid waste collections are incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set forth, including but not limited to insurance requirements. 7. Personnel and Equipment. Operator shall equip and maintain all vehicles with staff and equipment to comply with any applicable regulations and laws. 8. Independent Contractor. It is mutually understood and agreed that Operator is an independent contractor and not an agent of the county, and as such, Operator, its agents and employees shall not be entitled to any County employee benefits, and as such, Operator, its agents and employees shall not be entitled to any County employment benefits, such as, but not limited to, vacation, sick leave, insurance, workers' compensation, or pension or retirement benefits. 9. Indemnity. To the extent permitted by law, Operator shall indemnify and hold the County, its agents and employees, harmless against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, or other liability, including attorneys' fees, on account of personal injuries or death or on account of property damages arising out of or relating to the work to be performed by Operator hereunder, resulting from the negligence of or willful act or omission of Operator, its agents, employees and subcontractors. To the extent permitted by law, the County shall indemnify and hold the Operator, its agents and employees, harmless against any and all claims, demands causes of action, or other liability, including attorneys' fees, on account of personal injuries or death or on account of property damages arising out of or related to the solid waste services operated and administered by the County, and resulting from the negligence of or willful act or omission of the County, its agents, employees, and subcontractors. 10. Commercial General Liabilitv. Franchise shall maintain Commercial General Liability (CGL) and if necessary, Commercial Umbrella Liability (CUL) insurance with a total limit of not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. If such CGL insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately to this work or services, or the general aggregate shall be twice the required limit. 11. Business Auto Liability. Operator shall maintain applicable Business Auto Liability and, if necessary, Commercial Umbrella Liability insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident. Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of any auto, including owned, hired, and non -owned autos used in the performance of work or services. 12. Assignment, Contracting_ The parties agree that this agreement is not transferable or assignable by either party without the written consent of the other party to this agreement. Operator shall not subcontract with another entity to perform the services described herein without the approval of the County Manager or his designee. 13. Termination. The franchisee may terminate this franchise upon three hundred sixty-five (365) days written notice, or less notice with the consent of the County. The County may only revoke the franchise for cause as set out in Chapter 44, "Solid Waste," of the New Hanover County Code. This franchise may be modified or revoked by the County in the event that an ordinance is passed by the Board of Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 2 - 1 - 2 New Hanover County Contract # 25-0329 Commissioners creating an exclusive franchise system for residential solid waste collection in the unincorporated County. 14. Non -Waiver of Rights. It is agreed that County's failure to insist upon the strict performance of any provision of this agreement or to exercise any right based upon a breach thereof, or the acceptance of any performance during such breach, shall not constitute a waiver of any rights under this agreement. 15. Equal Opportunity. In connection with the performance of this agreement, Operator agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin. 16. Entire Agreement. This agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties with regard to the provision of solid waste collection and disposal. No modification of rescission of this agreement shall be effective unless evidenced by a writing signed by both parties to this agreement. 17. E-Verify Compliance. Operator shall fully comply with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security employee legal status E-Verify requirements for itself and all its subcontractors. Violation of the provision, unless timely cured, shall constitute a breach of contract. IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals by authority duly given on the day and year first above written. ATTEST: Secretary VALOR WASTE SERVICES, LLC President (SEAL) Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 2 - 1 - 3 New Hanover County Contract # 25-0329 STATE OF COUNTY I, , a Notary Public of the State and County aforesaid, certify that came before me this day and acknowledged that (s)he is Member/Manager of VALOR WASTE SERVICES, LLC, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company, and that by County duly given and as the act of the corporation, the foregoing instrument was signed and sealed in its name by its Member/Manager. WITNESS my hand and official seal, this day of , 2024. Notary Public My Commission Expires [SEAL] New Hanover County digital signature page attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 2 - 1 - 4 Exhibit A A IIFWS ,�o>_�atege�.eee Reid Dressler (919) 634-8010 reid@valorwasteservices.com 1388 Bell Williams Road, Burgaw NC 28425 Company Structure: Sole proprietorship Owner: Reid Dressler Ownership Interest: 100% Limited Liability Company L,qM Name Valor W-. Services, LLC Pre. [. q.L Name Valor Waare Management LLC Information Sosld: 2a67142 Status: Current-A-e rD Date Formed: 6125I2024 Citt.nshtp: Demestic Annual Report Due Date: AP1I tsth Annual Report Status: Current Registered Agent: Dressler. Reid Alan Current Equipment: Service Shop 2009 Dumpster Delivery Trailer (not sure of brand) Equipment to be purchased: 2017+ Front Load refuse truck Sub 100k backup Front Load refuse truck 16 8 yard dumpsters 2 4 yard dumpsters 2 2 yard dumpsters Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 2 - 1 - 5 Employees: Reid Dressler Within one year the company plans to hire a driver and a dedicated salesperson Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 2 - 1 - 6 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/21/2025 Regular DEPARTMENT: Human Resources PRESENTER(S): Commissioners and Chris Coudriet, County Manager CONTACT(S): Bo Dean, Human Resources Analyst and Ronnie Shipman, Human Resources Specialist SUBJECT: Presentation of Service Awards and Introduction of New Employees BRIEF SUMMARY: Service awards will be presented to retirees and employees. New employees will be introduced. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Good Governance o Internal business processes ■ Communicate what the county does and why RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Present service awards and meet new employees. COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Present service awards and meet new employees. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Presented service awards, took photos (5-0). Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 3 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/21/2025 Regular DEPARTMENT: Diversity & PRESENTER(S): Linda Thompson, New Hanover County Chief Diversity & Equity Equity Officer CONTACT(S): Cynthia Pershia, Chair of N HC Commission on African American History, Heritage, and Culture SU BJ ECT: Consideration of National Day of Racial Healing Proclamation BRIEF SUMMARY: The New Hanover County Commission on African American History, Heritage, and Culture requests the Board to adopt a proclamation affirming that all individuals, regardless of their racial, ethnic group identification, skin color or physical traits, deserve an equal opportunity to experience well-being in a just society. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Community Safety & Well-being o Residents feel supported and connected to their community ■ Build relationships and create opportunities that enhance engagement for a diverse community. RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Recommended adoption. ATTACHMENTS: National Day of Racial Healing Proclamation COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend adoption. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Adopted 4-1, with Commissioner Dane Scalise dissenting. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 4 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners and the New Hanover County Commission on African American History, Heritage, and Culture affirm that all people, regardless of their racial, ethnic group identification, skin color, or physical traits, deserve an equal opportunity to experience well-being in a just society, and are committed to building communities where all can reach their full potential and thrive; and WHEREAS, all individuals have the right to safety, dignity, and humanity, and must be provided with every opportunity to grow, learn, and flourish in a nurturing environment; and WHEREAS, every individual possesses the ability to learn, grow and change, and build communities of accountability, care, and collective action; and WHEREAS, if everyone dedicates themselves to a process that brings individuals and communities to wholeness, repairs the damage caused by racism, and affirms the inherent value of all people, everyone can bring about the necessary changes in thinking and behavior that will propel this great country forward as a society where everyone belongs; and WHEREAS, racial healing is a vital and crucial commitment to the educational, social, mental, and overall well-being of everyone; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County recognizes the Tuesday after Martin Luther King Jr. Day as the 'National Day of Racial Healing' and encourages all citizens to foster racial healing and collective transformation to enhance the quality of life for everyone. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, that Tuesday, January 21, 2025, be proclaimed as the "National Day of Racial Healing." ADOPTED this the 21st day of January 2025. NEW HANOVER COUNTY William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 4 - 1 - 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/21/2025 Regular DEPARTMENT: County Manager PRESENTER(S): Tim Buckland, NHC Intergovernmental Affairs Manager CONTACT(S): Tim Buckland SUBJECT: Consideration of New Hanover County Legislative Priorities Resolution for 2025-26 BRIEF SUMMARY: The attached resolution details the legislative priorities that the Board has identified to advocate during the 2025 and 2026 legislative sessions of the N.C. General Assembly and U.S. Congress. None of the proposed priorities are in conflict with those identified by the N.C. Association of County Commissioners or the National Association of Counties. It is presented for the Board's review and adoption to guide advocacy efforts in the upcoming legislative sessions. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Good Governance o Effective County Management ■ Deliver quality service at the right time ■ Increase transparency and awareness about county actions RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt the resolution. ATTACHMENTS: Legislative Priorities Resolution Legislative Priorities PowerPoint COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend adoption. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Adopted 5-0. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 2025 -2026 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES RESOLUTION WHEREAS, several legislative priorities have been identified by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners (Board) that are important to the citizens of New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, the Board will advance these legislative priorities through dialogue and, as appropriate, at the annual legislative conferences of the N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) and National Association of Counties (NACo); and WHEREAS, none of the legislative priorities are in conflict with NCACC or NACo priorities; and WHEREAS, the Board supports the state identifying a recurring source of funding for the beach nourishment fund created by the General Assembly in 2018 to support ongoing coastal storm damage reduction (CSDR) projects. New Hanover County, and other coastal communities, can best plan and prioritize local budget needs with dedicated, annual allocations of state support those communities can use for planning current or future projects. The Board further finds that protecting coastal infrastructure provides a benefit to the entire state of North Carolina, as public or private interests from nearly every North Carolina county own coastal property. The Board further supports continued federal and state funding of Congressionally approved CSDR projects for Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach; and WHEREAS, the Board supports the commitment of necessary federal and state resources to fund the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The bridge was built in 1969, and its age and ongoing maintenance expenses are inadequate to meet future growth; and WHEREAS, the Board supports legislation or action to hold polluters financially responsible for cleanup and remediation of perfluorinated chemicals (PFOA and PFOS) and other emerging contaminants in drinking water. The Board further supports the state and federal governments enforcing formal standards to ensure drinking water quality; and WHEREAS, the Board supports administrative and legislative changes to federal agencies and regulations, including but not limited to, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Administration (HUD), that would accelerate the flow of aid to local governments to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies. The Board finds that timely disbursement of federal aid would accelerate the recovery process, provide rapid stabilization, and bolster future resiliency; and WHEREAS, the Board supports recurring and increased funding for the state's film grant program to continue attracting film projects that move rapidly and consider numerous locations for productions. The film industry supports nearly 1,000 local jobs and is a significant contributor to the county's economy. The Board further encourages legislative efforts and opportunities to improve or expand the program; and WHEREAS, the Board supports state and federal resources dedicated to addressing gaps in affordable and workforce housing, as well as increased flexibility, without unfunded mandates, for local governments to encourage and support affordable and workforce housing; and WHEREAS, the Board supports a statewide school capital commitment at the earliest possible time. New Hanover County and its school system have identified more than $550 million of school construction and maintenance needs over the next several years. The taxpayers of the county are best served if the state authorizes a statewide school capital commitment with a fair share allocated to New Hanover County schools to aid in its real and pronounced school construction needs; and Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 1 - 1 WHEREAS, the Board supports the state returning to the original Education Lottery formula that set aside 40 percent for capital needs. The state currently caps the amount of lottery funds that go toward the Public School Building Capital Fund at $100 million annually. Returning to the originally conceived formula would net almost $400 million for critical school infrastructure needs; and WHEREAS, the Board supports increased federal and state funding to address mental health and substance use disorder support and treatment; and WHEREAS, the Board supports state and federal investments and actions to preserve the West Bank of New Hanover County as conservation land, recognizing that preservation of its natural landscape would mitigate flooding risks brought by development; and WHEREAS, the Board supports the state reinstating financial support for drug treatment and specialty courts. The county has operated a drug treatment court successfully since the state withdrew funding for treatment courts in 2011 by fully funding, at an expense of more than $1.5 million, and staffing a drug treatment and DWI court for county residents. Treatment courts are an extension of the judicial system, and the state has the primary duty to fund the court system and its associated services; and WHEREAS, the Board supports fair and equitable funding through the N.C. Department of Transportation for infrastructure to support New Hanover County's transportation needs as the county continues to rapidly grow. The Board finds that appropriate DOT support, and developing additional and alternative revenue sources beyond fuel taxes, will help provide the necessary infrastructure to accommodate an increasing population and address the Board's priorities to encourage an increased stock of affordable and workplace housing; and WHEREAS, the Board supports state funding and policy initiatives to identify, repair and bring into the North Carolina Department of Transportation system orphan roads that were built by developers but have fallen into disrepair. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners considers these, among others, as important priorities for representatives at the state and federal level to address in 2025 and 2026. ADOPTED, this the 215Y day of January, 2025. NEW HANOVER COUNTY William E. Rivenbark, Chair ATTEST: Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 1 - 2 New Hanover County Priorities Advancing Legislative Goals Tim Buckland Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 1 Advocacy • Representation in Washington and Raleigh • Participation in N.C. Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) and National Association of Counties (NACo) • Priorities reflect ongoing and emerging issues • Work beyond the scope of listed priorities • Engagement with elected and administrative partners at state and federal levels Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 2 Success in 2023-24 • PFAS enforceable standards established by EPA • Medicaid expansion • CSDR project in Wrightsville Beach completed • Exemption to Coastal Barrier Resources Act • Raw water line to Raises for Community College employees MARKETPLACE ® StyNews ¢O seaFw& P1ece0eae10e0s O N L I N E Q rEP A head Michael Regan returns to , announces new standards for 'forever chemicals' Myran R. Pitts Fayetteville Observer PUNisReEyp201pm_E Apnl10,20241Npd..e4 :13p.m.£TApnlf0,2024 0 A PHOTOS: EPA announces new standards for PFAS at Fayetteville press conference EPA anrtounws new OnnKing Ivater slantlal0s for PFAS deemia6 on W ednesday, April 10, 2024. a1 Me Hoffer Wale, TreahnelR Faullty., FayeLlevllle Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 3 Progress in 2023-24 • Federal grant awarded for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge $242 million in USDOT funding awarded to help pay for Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement • Funding for mental health and substance use disorder support and treatment Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 4 Coastal Storm Damage Reduction • The Board supports the state identifying a recurring source of funding for the beach nourishment fund created by the General Assembly in 2018 to support ongoing coastal storm damage reduction (CSDR) projects. • The Board further supports continued federal and state funding of Congressionally approved CSDR projects for Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. I Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 5 Cape Fear Memorial Bridge • The Board supports the commitment of necessary federal and state resources to fund the replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The bridge was built in 1969 and its age and ongoing maintenance expenses are inadequate to meet future growth. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 6 Protecting drinking water • The Board supports legislation or action to hold polluters financially responsible for cleanup and remediation of perfluorinated chemicals (PFOA and PFOS) and other emerging contaminants in drinking water. • The Board supports the state and federal governments enforcing formal standards to ensure drinking water quality. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 7 Improving Disaster Recovery • The Board supports administrative and legislative changes to federal agencies and regulations, including but not limited to, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Administration (HUD), that would accelerate the flow of aid to local governments to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 8 Film industry advocacy • The Board supports recurring and increased funding for the state's film grant program to continue attracting film projects that move rapidly and consider numerous locations for productions. The film industry supports nearly 1,000 local jobs and is a significant contributor to the county's economy. The Board further encourages legislative efforts and opportunities to improve or expand the program. Ell Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 9 Affordable and Workforce Housing • The Board supports state and federal resources dedicated to addressing gaps in affordable and workforce housing, as well as increased flexibility, without unfunded mandates, for local governments to encourage and support affordable and workforce housing. Starway Village E _ e BRADLEY ............ 't.. 9 L'S5 DEVELOPMENT "ELL° Kimle oEVFLa�nEMco y>» Horn se.tion a '�'rogrnss Empbym t Notice: Work Available Dpp—tunities ®splyri Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 10 Supporting Schools • The Board supports a statewide school capital commitment at the earliest possible time. • The Board supports the state returning to the original Education Lottery formula that set aside 40 percent for capital needs. 1 CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 11 Superior Public Health • The Board supports increased federal and state funding to address mental health and substance use disorder support and treatment. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 12 West Bank conservation • The Board supports state and federal investments and actions to preserve the West Bank of New Hanover County as conservation land, recognizing that preservation of its natural landscape would mitigate flooding risks brought by development. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 13 Specialty Court funding • The Board supports the state reinstating financial support for drug treatment and specialty courts. The county has operated a drug treatment court successfully since the state withdrew funding for treatment courts in 2011 by fully funding, at an expense of more than $1.5 million, and staffing a drug treatment and DWI court for county residents. Treatment courts are an extension of the judicial system, and the state has the primary duty to fund the court system and its associated services. o nr i� it Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 14 Transportation needs • The Board supports fair and equitable funding through the N.C. Department of Transportation for infrastructure needs as the county continues to rapidly grow. • The Board supports state funding and policy initiatives to identify, repair and bring into the NCDOT system orphan roads that were built by developers but have fallen into disrepair. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 15 Questions? Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 5 - 2 - 16 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/21/2025 Regular DEPARTMENT: Finance PRESENTER(S): Eric Credle, N HC Chief Financial Officer and April Adams, Audit Partner with Cherry Bekaert LLP CONTACT(S): Eric Credle SU BJ ECT: Presentation of the Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 BRIEF SUMMARY: The New Hanover County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related independent audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 have been completed. The results of the audit and financial report will be presented by April Adams, Audit Partner with Cherry Bekaert LLP. The results of the audit include: • An unmodified opinion on the financial statements, meaning the auditors concur that the financial statements are fairly presented and free from material misstatements. • The audit report notes that the financial statements include three error corrections. The error corrections are of a technical nature that do not impact the General Fund, including accruing for opioid settlements (increase of beginning balance of the net position of the County by $30.9 million), inclusion of the hospital pension plan in the County's financial statements (increase in beginning balance of the net position of the County of $49.1 million), and reclassification to the fund level of $20.9 million of intergovernmental receivables (no impact on the net position of the County). • An internal control report over financial reporting and compliance and other matters. The error corrections gave rise to a reported material weakness. The financial statement amounts in the audited report are consistent with the amounts that were included in the financial review that was presented to the Board of Commissioners on December 16, 2024. This includes a general fund balance of $478,310,507, which includes $73,565,544 in unassigned balance. The unassigned fund balance as a percentage of general fund expenses and transfers out was 18.2%, which aligns with our policy goal of 18% to 21%. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Good Governance o Effective County Management ■ Increase transparency and awareness about county actions RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Hear the presentation and approval report. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 ATTACHMENTS: Cherry Bekhaert Audit Presentation COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Received report, approved 5-0. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 CB 2024-09 New Hanover County Audit Executive Summary January 21, 2025 `� Cherry Bekaert"P Your Guide Forward Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 1 0o. Client Service Team No. Results of the Audit No. Internal Control and Compliance I Internal Control Communication i Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices Independence Considerations Other Required Communications Other Matters Upcoming Financial Reporting Changes This information is intended solely for the use of Board of County Commissioners who are charged with governance and management of New Hanover County, North Carolina and is not intended to be, and should not be, used by anyone other than these specified parties. F, Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 2 Client Service Team Steve Siegel Firm Technical Director �no Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 3 Results of the Audit We have audited the financial statements of New Hanover County, North Carolina (the "County") for the year ended June 30, 2024, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards and have issued our report dated December 13, 2024. We have also audited the County's compliance with the types of compliance requirements described in the OMB Compliance Supplement and the Audit Manual for Government Auditors in North Carolina that could have a direct and material effect on each of the County's major federal and state programs for the year ended June 30, 2024. We have issued our report dated December 13, 2024. We have issued an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and on compliance for major federal and state programs related to our single audits performed in accordance with Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Implementation Act. 0� �r Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 4 Internal Control and Compliance Single Audit (Grants) • Medicaid • Child Support Enforcement • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) • Foster Care and Adoption Assistance • Social Services Block Grant • Coronavirus State & Local Recovery Funds (ARPA) • Aging Cluster • DSS Crosscutting • State DEQ — Water Resources — Mason Inlet • State Special Appropriations (SCIF) �r Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 5 Internal Control Communication In planning and performing our audit, we considered internal control over financial reporting ("internal control") as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial statements and on compliance with Uniform Guidance and the NC State Single Audit Implementation Act, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the County's internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the County's internal control. Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the preceding paragraph and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies and, therefore, material weaknesses or significant deficiencies may exist that were not identified. In addition, because of inherent limitations in internal control, including the possibility of management override of controls, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected by such controls. A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent, or detect and correct, misstatements on a timely basis. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 6 Internal Control Communication A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies in internal control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the County's financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. Pr 6. Significant DeficiencyAmi A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance. We identified one material weakness for the financial statement audit. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 7 Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements Professional standards require us to accumulate all misstatements identified during the audit, other than those that are clearly trivial, and communicate them to the appropriate level of management. Corrected Misstatements L JA The following material misstatements detected as a result of audit procedures were corrected by management: Certain long-term receivables were not included in fund financial statements, and instead were only recorded at the governmental activity level. As a result, adjustments to the debt service fund and a capital projects fund were made to record receivables of approximately $10AM and $10.5M, respectively. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 8 Corrected and Uncorrected Misstatements None noted. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 9 Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices Management is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies. The significant accounting policies used by the County are described in Note I to the financial statements. No new accounting policies were adopted, and the application of existing policies was not changed during the year. We noted no inappropriate accounting policies or practices. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 10 Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices As part of our audit, we evaluated the County's identification of, accounting for, and disclosure of the County's relationships and transactions with related parties as required by professional standards. We noted none of the following: • Related parties or related party relationships or transactions that were previously undisclosed to us; • Significant related party transactions that have not been approved in accordance with the County's policies or procedures or for which exceptions to the County's policies or procedures were granted; • Significant related party transactions that appeared to lack a business purpose; • Noncompliance with applicable laws or regulations prohibiting or restricting specific types of related party transactions; and • Difficulties in identifying the party that ultimately controls the entity. tw� �so Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 11 Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices We noted no transactions entered into by the County during the year for which there is a lack of authoritative guidance or consensus. All significant transactions have been recognized in the financial statements in the proper period. For purposes of this presentation, professional standards define significant unusual transactions as transactions that are outside the normal course of business for the County or that otherwise appear to be unusual due to their timing, size, or nature. We noted no significant unusual transactions during our audit. �r Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 12 Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices Accounting estimates are an integral part of the financial statements prepared by management and are based on management's knowledge and experience about past and current events and assumptions about future events. Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to the financial statements and because of the possibility that future events affecting them may differ significantly from those expected. The most sensitive estimate(s) affecting the financial statements was (were): • Allowance for doubtful accounts • Depreciation and amortization expense • Fair value of investments • Pension liabilities • Other Post Employment Benefits liability • Accrued compensated absences • Self-insurance claim liabilities that have been incurred but not reported. • Liability for closure and post closure (Landfill) • Imputed interest rate on leases and IT subscriptions �r Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 13 Qualitative Aspects of Accounting Practices The estimates are based on an analysis of historical collection trends, current and anticipated economic conditions, the category of individual capital assets and their useful lives, actuarial calculations, and estimated future costs. We evaluated the key factors and assumptions used to develop the estimates in determining that they were reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole. The financial statement disclosures are neutral, consistent, and clear. �r Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 14 01:44I:40101:4O1I I:4ILRK0I OKI101:4IM11[• Our firm prepares the Data Collection Form. For all nonattest services we perform, you are responsible for designating a competent employee to oversee the services, make any management decisions, perform any management functions related to the services, evaluate the adequacy of the services, and accept overall responsibility for the results of the services. We are not aware of any other circumstances or relationships that create threats to auditor independence. We are independent of New Hanover County and have met our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audits. Other Required Communications Difficulties Encountered Ad We encountered no significant difficulties in dealing with management in performing and completing our audit. Includes disagreements on a financial accounting, reporting, or auditing matter, Disagreements wiwhether or not resolved to our satisfaction, that could be significant to the financial Management statements or the auditor's report. We are please to report that no such disagreements arose during the course of our audit. We noted no matters that are difficult or contentious for which the auditor consulted outside the engagement team, other than those already mentioned related to the restatement of prior periods. We have requested certain representations from management that are included in the management representation letter dated December 13, 2024 Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 16 Other Required Communications Management In some cases, management may decide to consult with other accountants about auditing and accounting matters, similar to obtaining a "second opinion" on certain Consultations situations. To our knowledge, there were no such consultations with other accountants. We generally discuss a variety of matters, including the application of accounting principles and auditing standards with management each year. These discussions occurred in the normal course of our professional relationship and our responses were not a condition to our retention. Fraud and Illegal Acts A As of the date of this presentation, no fraud, illegal acts, or violations of laws and regulations noted. No events or conditions noted that indicate substantial doubt about the County's ability to continue as a going concern. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 17 • We applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information ("RSI") that supplements the basic financial statements. Our procedures consisted of inquiries of management regarding the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management's responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We did not audit the RSI and do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the RSI. We were engaged to report on the other supplementary information which accompanies the financial statements, but which is not RSI. With respect to the supplementary information accompanying the financial statements, we made certain inquiries of management and evaluated the form, content, and methods of preparing the information to determine that the information complies with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the method of preparing it has not changed from the prior period, and the information is appropriate and complete in relation to our audit of the financial statements. We compared and reconciled the supplementary information to the underlying accounting records used to prepare the financial statements or to the financial statements themselves. The County's audited financial statements include an introductory and statistical section. We do not have an obligation to perform any procedures to corroborate the other information contained in the annual report. However, we read the other information and considered whether such information, or the manner of its presentation, was materially inconsistent with that appearing in the financial statements. Nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that such information, or its manner of presentation, was materially inconsistent with that appearing in the financial statements. Upcoming Financial Reporting Changes These standards will be effective for the County in the upcoming years and may have a significant impact on the County's financial reporting. We would be happy to discuss with management the potential impacts on the County's financial statements and how we may be able to assist in the implementation efforts. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 19 Local Government Commission (LGC) Performance Indicators Written Response from the Board is due within 60 days of this presentation. One Indicator was noted: A material weakness over financial reporting was noted. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 20 Questions? April Adams Director aadams@cbh.com 919-782-1040 About Cherry Bekaert "Cherry Bekaert" is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and advisory services. 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Before taking any action, you should consult a professional advisor familiar with your particular facts and circumstances. cbh.com ion `� Cherry BekaertLLP so Your Guide Forward Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 21 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/21/2025 Regular DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Chair Bill Rivenbark CONTACT(S): Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board SUBJECT: Committee Appointments BRIEF SUMMARY: Vacancies exist on the following boards and committees: • New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee • New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Advisory Council • New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: • Good Governance o Effective County Management ■ Increase transparency and awareness about county actions RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Make appointments. ATTACHMENTS: New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Ad\isory Committee New Hanoeer County Cooperative Extension Ad\isory Council New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Ad\isory Committee COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend appointments. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Made appointments (5-0). New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee - Appointed Annamarie Atwood & Elizabeth Smith New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Advisory Council -Appointed Duane Truscott New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee - Reappointed Becky ODaniell & Yvette Wright Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 New Hanover County Adutt Care Home Community Advisory Committee Vacancies to appoint at this time: 2 Term: 1 year initial term, expiring 1/31/26 Applicant: Etigibte for Nominations Annamarie Atwood Reappointment Elizabeth Smith I Attachments: Committee Information Sheet Applications Board ofCommissioners January 21.2025 NEWNANOVER COUNTY ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Number mfMembers: 13 State mandated; May appoint up to 18 (1 member for each permitted facility). The Adult Care Horne Administrators may nominate one-third of the members. If possible, one member must be a person involved in the area of intellectual disability. Compensation: None, but may bereimbursed for actual expenses. Term of Office: 1-year term initially; 3-year term thereafter Qualifications: Must be a resident of New Hanover County. No person or immediate family member of a person with a financial interest in a home served by the committee, or employee or governing board member of a home served by the committee, or immediate family member of a resident in a home served by the New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee may be a member of this committee. Immediate family is defined as mother, father, sister, brother, child, grandmother, and grandfather, as well as in-laws. Applicants must complete all Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Orientation training before being Certified, designated, and appointed as m CAC volunheer. Upon application, anOmbudsman with the Cape Fear Council ofGovernments will work with applicants through the training process. Purpose: The committee supports the spirit of the Adult Care Home Resident's Bill of Rights,visits adult care homes quarterly, promotes the wellbeing ofresidents and encourages community involvement. Statute establishing Committee: NCGS 131D-31. Regular Meeting: Quarterly Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of January, April, July, and October at 9:30 a.m. at the Cape Fear Council of Governments, 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC. TERM OF OFFICE CURRENT MEMBERS APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Al Sharp Initial 10/21/24 10/31/25 613 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28401 Vacant Vacant Vacant Board ofCommissioners January 21.2025 ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 2 CURRENT MEMBERS TERM OF OFFICE APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant - ----------- - Vacant Vacant COG Long Term Care Ombudsman: Jeff Brunsink Cape Fear Council of Governments 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-395-4553 File: Adult Revised: 10/2024 Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 3 Online Form Submission #10785 for Board and Committee Application noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Tue 4/16/2024 8:50 AM To:Crowell, Kyrn < KCrowell@nhcgov.com >;Long, Melissa <melong@nhcgov.com> External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Applied to Committee Appointments I understand First Name Annamarie Last Name Atwood Email anpaatwLood@yahQo cqrn Home Phone 9103927837 Cell Phone 9102328684 Business Phone 9107967946 Fax Field not completed. Home Address 1308 Deer Hill Drive City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28409 Mailing Address (if different Field not completed. from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New Hanover 19 County (Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 4 R,ace African America n/itoian/Chemkee _ Ago 41 Occupation Palliative Care Coordinator Applicant's Employer Lower Cape FearLifeCaro ' Professional Activities Field not completed. Volunteer Activities New Hanover County Schools Volunteer New Hanover County Senior Games -2OOS Why doyou wish toserve mn K8vmother was oresident ofeMemory Care Facility inNew this board orcommittee? Hanover County inthe past; she resided atThe Commons at Bhghtmona&The Davis Community. Although they are not Adult Can* Homes. | am personally invested in the type of care that iagiven infacilities for older adults inour county. K4y mother recently passed, last spring, &| feel like my involvement inthis would beanhonor toher. | also have a Master ofScience in Applied Gerontology that | obtained from UNCN(&|think myknowledge would benefit the group. What areas nfconcern Safety & ensuring the residents are treated with dignity. |would would you like hosee also like toensure that the fees are reasonable. addressed bythis committee? Qualifications for serving | have worked inthe healthcare & aging field for the past 16 years. I also have a Master of Science in Applied Gerontology. Other municipal mrcounty None boards / committees on which you are serving Dnyou have afamily No member employed byNew Hanover County? (Section Break) List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference Tiffany Tucker Reference 1 Phone 919-260-1297 Reference EleenorCovan _ Reference 2 Phone 810-282-4546 Reference 3 Susan Martin Reference 3Phone 810-598-2087 - Additional comments B-E191#fJanuary 21.2025 Upload additional Field not completed. |nfnnnebon Date 4/16/2024 Consent �|understand that any board Vrcommittee appointee maybe removed without cause by a majority of County Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Board ofCommissioners January 21.2025 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AM IIUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES OFFICE OF nffl STATE LONG-TERM CARE MMUDSMAN COMUl1VXTY AD'VOORY COMMiTTEF ORT01TATION TRAUQNG STATUS Applicant's Name: amarle A cod Quarter a Regionaa Ombudsman's Name: Jeff Rrunsink Region: U County: New Hanover Date: Decembgr 13,1024 County Committee: C9 Adult Cure Rome ® Numing Hume 0 Joint Beginning Date of Orientation Training: flovember 6,,2024 Assigned Group: giluR iJt 103 _. $ate a►x WW"4$dq & Thor$* Wobew"ITNmWay iawdar 6 We&omby y & i sy WMA= ._ 4 a.m 3^.3 D. 6: fl�g. . d car 9da00 saga. - ,3d .ers. a.m - Y &{ tkkaUsrl9 td24 r15 0ols6ylP1ly2@24 z.....,.._.w.. —�--...�.... 3 �_ _ �Ssbmbtm2d2i Uaisbr� 1Tr ,.2d2k _bk .. _1�.. ffi § 9d kd @ctcab t 20t1 qg _ 'Ef,!!ti 1! Oaaaa!6, r 2 lIImM ... 28 & 2�R _.. Applicants are expected to complete all of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Qrientxtion training before, being certified, designated, and appointed as a CAC volunteer/member. The training consists of three phases in the following order: Phase I _ Phan _ _ Field W .-_. — __.__. ,.. _ _ Phase M Ind ndest Stud Work Orientation Classroom Orientation (7) hours of independent (10 —14) hours of facilityvisitation _ . (16 = 2O) hours of State o fkc—classroom. studyfhotnework (independent, speak with. staff members and residents of orientation web -based, webinars) the facilities you will be serving. 1. Modules l —10 At least half, (5 7) hours of Facility 2. Depending on Group Schedule visitation must be completed prior to selections available, classes can run entering Phase Ill of training. frotn 1 — 3 weeks. All facility hours most be completed before the end of Phase 1H. As a CAC applicant, an attestation form was signed expressing orientation training must be completed within 90 days of application. Below is a summary of your application status. Summary: You have successfully completed the required 36:hours of CAC orientation training. Congratulations on becoming a CAC volunteerl Application Status: Approve CAC Applicant's Signature: r DATE: SLTC€) Trainer's Signature:% DATE. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 7 Online For Submission #12566 for Board and Committee Application noreply@civicplus.com <noreply@civicplus.com> Fri 7/26/2024 12:56 PM To:Crowell, Kym < KCrowell@ nhcgov.com >;Long, Melissa <melong@nhcgov.com> ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe I =w g WiTo Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Applied to Committee Appointments I understand First Name Elizabeth Last Name Smith Email 1 E_cLe_ct_ic_B_elle@g_mq1_q= Home Phone 910-409-3097 Cell Phone Field not completed. Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 2501 Rothbury Way City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28411 Mailing Address (if different PO Box 1226 from home address) City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28402 Years Living in New Hanover 56 County IMEMMEM Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 8 Race Caucasian Age 60 Occupation Substitute ' �"tJAW Applicant's Employer NHCSand Calvary Christian School Professional Activities Field not completed. Volunteer Activities Field not completed. Why doyou wish toserve mn |annaconcerned senior citizen from this area and love nny this board or committee? community. | am always looking for new and interesting ways to serve and learn. What areas ofconcern Field not completed. would you like bosee addressed bythis committee? Qualifications for serving |mmnosenior citizen from this area with and education ofan MSVVfrom UNCW.|also have mnLCGVVLCASA.My employment experience has been broad and inmany fields including seniors. | have completed some internships adthe Senior Center here inWilmington aapart ofmyeducation and have worked with senior clients in the community in m multitude ofcomplex situations and environments. Other municipal orcounty NONE boards / committees mn which you are serving Omyou have mfamily No member employed byNew Hanover County? (Section Break) List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference Ellen Donovan Reference 1Phone 845-283-0878 Reference G|ohmRinoon Reference Phone 910-380-1237 Reference Patsy Humbles Reference 3Phone 910-282'8197 Additional comments Field not completed. Board ofCommissioners January 21.2025 Upload additional Field not information Consent J|understand that any board orcommittee appointee maybe removed without cause bvm majority of County Commissioners., 41 understand that information on this application iapublic record and may bedisclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in ygu� browsgr. Board ofCommissioners January 21.2025 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES OFFICE OF THE STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ORIENTATION TRAINING STATUS Applicant's Name: Elizabeth Hixson Smith Quarter: Fall Regional Ombudsman's Name: Jeff Brunsink Region: 0 County: New Hanover Date: December 13 2024 County Committee: 19 Adult Care Home 0 Nursing Home D Joint Beginning Date of Orientation Training: October 8, 2024 Assigned Group: f-rrou B R_ Group A 0 Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 iuL - 130 pm� Group 8 0 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30 p.m. - P.m Group C 0 Tuesday & Wednesday ING&M.- : P.m. Group D 0 Wednesday & Thursday 10:00 arn. - 3:30 p.m. am Applicants are expected to complete all of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Orientation training before being certified, designated, and appointed as a CAC volunteer/member. The training consists of three phases in the following order: Phase I Phase 11 Phase III IndependentSurd y Field Work Orientation Classroom Orientation (7) hours of independent (10 — 14) hours of facility visitation to (16 — 20) hours of State Office classroom study/homework (independent, speak with staff members and residents of orientation web -based, webinars) the facilities you will be serving, 1. Modules l-10 2. Depending on Group Schedule At least half, (5 — 7) hours of Facility selections available, classes can run visitation must be completed prior to from I — 3 weeks. entering Phase III of training. All facility hours must be completed I before the end of Phase 1.11. As a CAC applicant, an attestation form was signed expressing orientation training must be completed within 90 days of application. Below is a summary of your application status. Summary: You have successfully completed the required 36-hours of CAC orientation training. Congratulations on becoming a CAC volunteer! Application Status: Approved CAC Applicant's Signature:,, X DATE: SLTCO Trainer's Sign lure. DATE: 12/17/2024 Updated: 912012024 Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 11 New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Advisory Councit Vacancies to appoint at this time: 1 Term: 3 years, expiring 12/1/27 Note: Advertising is ongoing for the remaining vacancies. AppLicant: ELigibLe for Nominations Duane Truscott Reappointment Attachments: Committee Information Sheet Application Board ofCommissioners January 21.2025 NEW HANOVER COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY COUNCIL Members: 16 Terms of Office: Initial terms shall commence December 1, 2017. Terms will be staggered as determined by the Board of Commissioners to serve one-year, two-year, and three-year terms. All appointees will serve in at -large capacities. Purpose: Cooperative Extension is a partnership between New Hanover County Government and North Carolina's two Land Grant universities—N.C. State in Raleigh and N.C. A&Tatate in Greensboro. Primary responsibilities include: 1. Provide input and direction for educational programming conducted by Cooperative Extension staff and volunteers in the areas of Consumer, Therapeutic and Commercial Horticulture, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Natural Resources/Environmental Education and Community Development. 2. Serve as an advocate for Cooperative Extension with citizens, community leaders, and elected officials. 3. Participate in and support Cooperative Extension programs and events. 4. Partner with the New Hanover County Friends of the Arboretum, the New Hanover County Master Gardener Association, other agencies, non-profit organizations, and companies to improve/expand facilities and services. Meetings: Four times yearly, held in auditorium at the New Hanover County Arboretum Statute or cause creating council: Cooperative Extension Director requested County Commissioners appoint members 1/23/2006. Revised membership structure approved 5/6/2013; 11/20/2017, TERM OF OFFICE CURRENT MEMBERS APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Andy Almeter First 12/20/21 12/1/24 1126 Eventide Blvd Second 11/18/24 12/1/27 Wilmington, NC 28411 336-918-3764 Dietrich Blum Unexpired 6/15/20 12/1/20 226 Brightwood Ct. First 11/16/20 12/1/23 Wilmington, NC 28409 Second 11/20/23 12/1/26 828-678-9375 (C) 910-798-7274 (W) Patrick Bradshaw First 11/14/22 12/1/25 5763 Gardenia Lane Wilmington, NC 28409 910-200-9580 (C) Pamela Carr Unexpired 6/17/24 12/1/26 5613 Andrews Reach Loop Wilmington, NC 28409 910-604-0425(C) Jay Denmark First 11/18/24 12/1/27 8544 Pullman Lane Wilmington, NC 28411 910-821-0450 (H) 336-402-5119 (C) LaKeasha Glaspie First 11/14/22 12/1/25 108 Meadowood Drive Wilmington, NC 28411 910-815-3731(H) Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 2 - 2 TERM OF OFFICE CURRENT MEMBERS APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Nancy Jessica Gray Unexpired 6/17/24 12/1/26 211 Queen Street, Apt. D Wilmington, NC 28401 Richard Harris First 11/14/22 12/1/25 Wilmington, NC 28401 Carla Hendricks Unexpired 6/17/24 12/1/26 Wilmington, NC 28405 Jeannie (Eugenia) Lennon First 12/16/24 12/1/27 Wilmington, NC 28403 8453 River Road Wilmington, NC 28412 Dave Spencer First 11/16/20 12/1/23 3505 Whispering Pines Court Second 11/20/23 12/1/26 Wilmington, NC 28409 624 South 511 Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 VACANT 12/1/27 VACANT 12/1/27 VACANT 12/1/27 Cooperative Extension Service: Lloyd Singleton, Director Revised 12/2024 6206 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 Board ofCommissioners January 21.2025 = �M From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Sunday® December 15, 2024 7:27 AM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #15892 for Board and Committee Application External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Advisory Council Being Applied to First Name Duane Last Name Truscoft Email duanetruscoft@gMqil.com Home Phone 9105087743 Cell Phone Field not completed. Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 3610 Caswell St, Aptl 18 City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28403 Mailing Address (if Field not completed. different from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New 20 Hanover County Board of Cornmissi4ers - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 2 - 4 Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Male Race caucasian Age Occupation Applicant's Employer Professional Activities Volunteer Activities Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee? What areas of concern would you Like to see addressed by this committee? Qualifications for serving Other municipal or county boards / committees on which you are serving Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County? 69 retired horticulturist none currently none done with private individuals on there individual properties I feel that my experience in horticulture, my being a member of our community for over 20 years and knowledge of the arboretum would be a benefit to the board. Besides I like to be of service, Duane. Current state of property conditions and insuring that all citizens have access to this facility. I'm sure there is more but I can't say until I sit on the board. A life time in horticulture maintenance practice and operation. Plus owning and operating my own native plant nursery. Sharing my love of all plants and knowledge of horticulture with others. M List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Valerie Robertson Reference 1 Phone 910-547-4390 Board of Cornmissi3ners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 2 - 5 Reference 2 Riley Alber Reference 2 Phone 910-660-9117 Reference 3 Jenny Keeling Reference 3 Phone 919-618-0613 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 12/15/2024 Consent I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners., 4 1 understand that information on this application is public record and may be disclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 2 - 6 New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Vacancies to appoint at this time: 2 Term: 3 years, expiring 1/31/28 Appticant: Etigibte for Reappointment Nominations Yvette Wright X Attachments: Committee Information Sheet Attendance AppUumbons Board ofCommissioners January 21.2025 NEW HANOVER COUNTY NURSING HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Number mfMembers: 11 State mandated; may appoint up to 16 based on the number of nursing homes. The Nursing Home Administrators may nominate one-third of the members. Term of Office: 1-year term initially; 3-year term thereafter Brief on the functions: Each member shall be aware of the general conditions under which the persons are residing in the homes, and shall work for the best interests of the persons in the homes. This may include assisting persons who have grievances with the home and facilitating the resolution of grievances at the local level. Each member shall make quarterly visits to the nursing home it serves and more often if it is necessary to carry out the duties. Statute or cause creating Board: N.C. General Statute 131E-128. Qualifications: Must be a resident of New Hanover County. No person or immediate family member of a person with a financial interest in a home oenxzd by the oznnnoittue, or employee or governing board member ofa home served by the committee, or immediate family member ofa resident in a home served by the New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee may be a member of this committee. Immediate family indefined aamother, father, sister, brother, child, grandmother, and grandfather, amwell as in-laws. ApplicantsmUst complete all Community Advisory Committee /C4[1Orientation training be/o/ebeing certified, designated, and appointed as aCAC volunteer. Upon application,¢nOmbudsman with the Cape Fear Council ofGovernments will work with applicants through the training process. Regular Meeting: Quarterly Meetings are held onthe second Tuesday ofJanuary, April, July, and October at 3:00 p.m. at the Cape Fear Council of Governments, 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC. TERM OF OFFICE CURRENT MEMBERS APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Wilmington, NC 28401 Donna Guillaume Initial 10/16/23 10/31/24 Wilmington, NC 28401 Faye B. Jacobs Initial 6/17/19 6/30/20 Board ofCommissioners January 21.2025 NURSING HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CONT.) TERM OF OFFICE CURRENT MEMBERS APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Phyllis Meole Initial 3/24/14 3/31/15 9 Brookwood Avenue First 3/16/15 3/31/18 Wilmington, NC 28403 Second 3/12/18 3/31/21 910-251-0913 (H) 910-231-8039 (C) Third 3/15/21 3/31/24 Fourth 5/20/24 3/31/27 Becky O'Daniell Initial 1/22/24 1/31/25 1838 Kennedy Road Wilmington, NC 28409 910-231-0250 (C) AV()o t ellh'v"ter)+ Stephanie Smith Initial 12/16/19 12/31/20 5717 Wisteria Lane First 12/7/20 12/31/23 Wilmington, NC 28409 Second 12/11/23 12/31/26 910-352-3806 (C) Yvette Wright Initial 9/18/23 9/30/24 7322 Thurgood Road Wilmington, NC 28411 301-751-0910 (C) Vacant Vacant Vacant Members Nominated by Nursing Home Administrators: None COG Long, Term Care Ombudsman: Revised: 10/2024 Holli Blackwelder Cape Fear Council of Governments 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 910-395-4553 Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 3 Long, Melissa From: Holli Blackwelder <hblackwelder@capefearcog.org> Sent: Monday, January 6, 2025 9:19 AM ® Long, Melissa Subject: RE: Attendance ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe Good Morning and Happy New Year Both Ladies in great standing with making visits and getting needed continued education Meetings: 10/8/24 Becky attended, yvette excused for first surgery Regional Ombudsman 910-444-8485-cell 148o Harbour Drive Wilmington NC 28401 910-395-2684-fax hbladmelde feare r( gaMor--gZ--Z Serving Columbus, New Hanover and Fender Counties Board of CornmissiAers - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 4 Lonc j, Melissa From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2024 7:12 PM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #15896 for Board and Committee Application External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Being Applied to Committee Appointments I understand First Name Becky Last Name ODaniell Email bpconsu Itin-cifteckyo. net Home Phone 9102310250 CeLl. Phone 9102310250 Business Phone 9102310250 Fax Field not completed. Home Address 1838 Kennedy Rd City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28409 Mailing Address (if Field not completed. different from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. 1 Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 5 Years Living in New 61 Hanover County Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race white Age 61 Occupation CPA Applicant's Employer Restaurant Performance, Inc. Professional Activities CPA, valuation analyst Volunteer Activities CAC Why do you wish to To be a voice for those that may need one and also I hope to serve on this board or make someone smile and my visits and know someone cares. committee? What areas of concern quality of care would you like to see addressed bythis committee? Qualifications for training is complete, I first served in 2024 serving Other municipal or none county boards 1 committees on which you are serving Do you have a family No member employed by New Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Stephanie Jones Reference 1 Phone 910-520-5006 2 Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 6 Reference 2 Sandra Permiter Reference 2 Phone 910-262-1446 Reference 3 Pauline Maultsby Reference 3 Phone 910-617-7996 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 12/1512024 Consent � I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners., � I understand that information on this application is public record and may be disclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 3 Board of Commissioners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 7 From: noreply@civicplus.com Sent: Sunday, January 5, 2025 3:22 AM To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject: Online Form Submission #16334 for Board and Committee Application External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe Board and Committee Application Board or Committee New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Being Applied to Committee Appointments I understand First Name Yvette Last Name Wright Email yvettedwright(am mail. com Home Phone 3017510910 Celt Phone 3017510910 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 7322 Thurgood Rd City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28411 Mailing Address (if 7322 Thurgood Rd different from home address) City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28411 Board of CornmissiAers - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 8 Years Living in New 8 Hanover County Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Black Age 65 Occupation Retired Applicant's Employer None Professional. Activities Ombudsman Volunteer Activities Ombudsman, Dementia Alliance of NC Why do you wish to To continue serving with Ombudsman program after my serve on this board or surgery. committee? What areas of concern Support for long term care would you like to see addressed by this committee? Qualifications for MS in Quality Management serving 40 years serving federal family programs Other municipal or None county boards / committees on which you are serving Do you have a family No member employed by New Hanover County? List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Holli Blackwelder Reference 1 Phone 910-444-8485 Board of CornmissiSkers - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 9 Reference 2 Reference 2 Phone Reference 3 Reference 3 Phone Additional comments Upload additional information Nally Pilson 910-274-0339 Faye Jacobs 910-508-8672 Field not completed. Field not completed. Date 11512025 Consent I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners., d I understand that information on this application is public record and may be disclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Board of Commissi3ners - January 21, 2025 ITEM: 7 - 3 - 10