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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Bill Rivenbark, Chair I LeAnn Pierce, Vice -Chair
Dane Scalise, Commissioner I Stephanie A.C. Walker, Commissioner I Rob Zapple, Commissioner
MAY 19, 2025 9:00 A M
LOCATION (NHC Historic Courthouse, 24 North 3rd Street, Room 301)
CALL TO ORDER (Chair Bill Rivenbark)
INVOCATION (Reverend Katie Harrington, St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Commissioner Dane Scalise)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Second Reading: Approval of Solid Waste Franchise Agreement for Auteri
Holding LLC Mobiledumps Wilmington
3. Second Reading: Adoption of Amendments to Chapter 5 —Animals (Articles I &
11) and Approval of Updates to the NHC Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit
Fee Schedule
4. Approval of March 2025 Tax Collection Reports
5. Adoption of Budget Amendments
6. New Hanover County Schools - Approval of Reallocation of Capital Fund
Expenditures
ESTIMATED
MINUTES REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
10 7. Presentation of Service Awards and Introduction of New Employees
15 8. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended March 31,
2025
20 9. Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommended Budget and Fiscal
Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
5 10. Committee Appointments
PUBLIC COMMENTS (limit three minutes)
ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
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11. Additional Items
County Commissioners
County Manager
Clerk to the Board
County Attorney
12. 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.
M ission
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 to come.
Shared Values
Professionalism - Equity- Integrity- Innovation - Stewardship- Accountability
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/19/2025
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:
Special Meeting held on May 1, 2025
Agenda Review held on May 1, 2025
Regular Meeting held on May 5, 2025
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Good Governance
o Effective County Management
■ Increase transparency and awareness about county actions
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve minutes.
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Approve minutes.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/19/2025
Consent
DEPARTMENT: County PRESENTER(S): Kemp Burpeau, N HC Senior Deputy County Attorney and Joe
Attorney Suleyman, Recycling & Solid Waste Director
CONTACT(S): Kemp Burpeau and Joe Suleyman
SU BJI ECT:
Second Reading: Approval of Solid Waste Franchise Agreement for Auteri Holding LLC Mobiledumps Wilmington
BRIEF SUMMARY:
New Hanover County requires a county issued franchise to collect solid waste. Pursuant to County Ordinance 44.55,
the applicant has provided information about business organization, equipment, personnel and fiscal responsibility. The
Recycling & Solid Waste Director has no objections to the franchise request. The franchise period would be for seven
years. The county currently has 28 active franchise agreements.
All franchise agreements shall now include the following requirements: If the franchisee provides curbside collection
services, they must also offer customers a curbside recycling option.
Staff has reviewed only for compliance with the County Code. Prospective customers must independently determine
the suitability of the provider and services.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
Effective County Management
I ncrease 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 the county, and to haul all waste to a county designated facility, if required by law.
ATTACHMENTS:
Solid Waste Franchise Agreement
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
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New Hanover County Contract # 25-0442
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
2025, by and between NEW HANOVER COUNTY, North Carolina, a political
subdivision of the State of North Carolina, hereinafter called "County" and Auteri Holding
LLC d/b/a Mobiledumps Wilmington, a North Carolina Limited Liability Company, with its
principal mailing address 29 Tilloo Cut Way, Hampstead, NC 28443, 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.
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New Hanover County Contract # 25-0442
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
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. Operation, Personnel and Equipment. Operator shall equip and maintain all
vehicles with staff and equipment and operate to comply with any applicable
regulations and laws, including but not limited to the New Hanover County Code
Chapter 44, Solid Waste and Chapter 23, Environment, Article I I Noise.
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 Liability. 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.
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New Hanover County Contract # 25-0442
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
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
Auteri Holding LLC d/b/a Mobiledumps Wilmington
President
(SEAL)
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New Hanover County Contract # 25-0442
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 President of Auteri Holding LLC d/b/a Mobiledumps Wilmington, 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 President.
WITNESS my hand and official seal, this day of , 2025.
Notary Public My Commission Expires
[SEAL]
New Hanover County digital signature page attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/19/2025
Consent
DEPARTMENT: Strategy PRESENTER(S): Jennifer Rigby, NHC Chief Strategy Officer
CONTACT(S): Jennifer Rigby, Karen Richards, NHC Deputy County Attorney and Major Christopher Smith,
NHC Sheriff's Office
SU BJ ECT:
Second Reading: Adoption of Amendments to Chapter 5 — Animals (Articles 1 & 11) and Approval of Updates to
the NHC Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit Fee Schedule
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Staff prepared the attached amendments to the ordinance and fee schedule to provide clarification and ensure
consistency with federal and state laws and regulations. To encourage owners to spay and neuter dogs and cats,
promote responsible pet ownership, and clarify provisions related to definitions and policy, staff made the following
changes:
• Enhanced definitions to improve clarity and align with State Animal Welfare statutes.
• Resolved conflicting provisions and definitions.
• Provided a clearer version of procedures and the applicability of the ordinances to the appropriate individuals.
• Updated the Animal Services Unit fee schedule to reflect current County activities and further promote
responsible pet ownership.
The updates to the fee schedule aim to:
1. Promote responsible breeders by increasing the Breeder Permit fee from $20 to $150.
2. 1 ncentivize spaying and neutering of dogs and cats by increasing pet registration fees for unaltered animals from $20
to $60.
3. Encourage pet ownership by increasing the Redemption Fee for owners with multiple offenses and raising the
Euthanasia Fee from $20 to $40.
Redemption Fee Structure:
Offense
Current Fee
Proposed Fee
First Offense
$20
$60
Second Offense
$60
$100
Third Offense
$100
$150
Fourth Offense
$150
$200
Fifth Offense
$250
$300
This item was approved on the Regular Agenda during its first reading at the April 21, 2025 Board Meeting. As a
procedural formality and to ensure both articles were presented to the public, it was included again on the May 5, 2025
Regular Agenda. The matter is being placed on the May 19, 2025 Board Meeting agenda for the second and final
reading for adoption by the Board.
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ITEM: 3
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Effective County Management
■ Deliver quality service at the right time
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adopt the amended ordinance and approve the updated fee schedule.
ATTACHMENTS:
Amended New Hanover County Code Chapter 5 Animals - Ordinance
Redline Updates - New Hanover County Code Chapter 5 Animals - Ordinance
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
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ITEM: 3
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ORDINANCE
AMENDING NEW HANOVER COUNTY CODE CHAPTER 5 ANIMALS
The Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina does hereby enact and ordain the New Hanover
County Code, Chapter 5, Animals, Article I, In General and Article II, Dangerous Dog/Potentially Dangerous Dog be
amended as follows:
A. Chapter 5, Animals, Article I, In General:
1. Section 5-1— "Animal Services Unit created" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be
replaced as follows:
Section. 5-1. Animal Services Unit created.
(a) There is created the Animal Services Unit of the Sheriff's Office of the County, which shall be
composed of the Sheriff Support Services Division Commander and such employees as shall be
determined by the Sheriff and funded by the Board of County Commissioners. The Support Services
Division Commander and employees shall be appointed and compensated in accordance with the
personnel policies of the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office.
(b) The Animal Services Unit shall designate employees or agents enforcing this Chapter as Animal
Services Officers. In the performance of their duties, Animal Services Officers shall have all the
powers, authority, and immunity granted under this Chapter and by the general laws of this State
to enforce the provisions of this Chapter, and the General Statutes as they relate to the care,
treatment, control, or impounding of animals. Should any Animal Services Officer also be a Deputy
Sheriff, they shall also have all the power, authority, and immunity granted by sworn law
enforcement officers under general laws of this State.
(c) Except as may be otherwise provided by statutes, local laws, or ordinances, no officer, agent, or
employee of the County charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of this Chapter or other
applicable laws shall be personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property
as a result of any act required or permitted in the discharge of such duties unless they act with
actual malice.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with, hinder, or molest any Animal Services Officer,
law enforcement officer, veterinarian, or other duly appointed agent while in the performance of
any duty authorized by this Chapter or to seek to release any animal in the custody of such agent,
except in the manner as herein provided. Each Animal Service Officer while performing his
respective duties shall wear an identification insignia of size and design to be determined by the
Sheriff.
(e) Animal Service Officers, if not sworn law enforcement, shall not be authorized to carry on their
person any firearms of any kind unless otherwise authorized by the Sheriff. Animal Services officers
may store at the animal shelter or carry in departmental vehicles firearms approved for use and
use such firearms when necessary to enforce sections of this Chapter or under applicable laws for
the control of wild, dangerous, vicious, or diseased animals.
State law reference(s)—Appointment of Animal Services Officers authorized, G.S. 67-30 et seq.
2. Section 5-2 — "Advisory committee" is hereby amended by the deleting the existing section to be
replaced as follows:
Section 5-2 — Reserved.
3. Section 5-3 — "Duties of Animal Services Unit" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be
replaced as follows:
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Section 5-3. Duties of Animal Services Unit.
(a) The Animal Services Unit shall be charged with the responsibility of:
(1) Enforcing all State laws, County ordinances, health regulations, and resolutions relating to the
care, custody, and control of domestic animals, especially with regard to vaccination of dogs,
cats, and ferrets against rabies, and the secure confinement or leashing and muzzling of
dangerous or potentially dangerous animals within the County. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, reference is particularly made to G.S. 67-1 et seq. and G.S. 130A-184 et seq.
(2) Investigating cruelty, animal abuse, or neglect with regard to dogs, cats, and other domestic
animals.
(3) Making such canvasses of the County, including homes in the County, as deemed necessary
for the purpose of ascertaining that all dogs, cats, and ferrets are duly and properly listed for
registration purposes and that all dogs, cats, and ferrets are vaccinated against rabies.
(4) Operating the County animal shelter pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board of Health
and guidelines established by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services.
(5) Listing for registration for dogs, cats, and ferrets and maintaining a reference file in connection
with the list, all in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
(6) Issuing to the owner a citation for rabies vaccination at the time of redemption for any
unvaccinated dog, cat, or ferret four months of age or older. The animal shall be vaccinated
by a licensed veterinarian, a registered veterinary technician under the direct supervision of a
licensed veterinarian, or a licensed rabies vaccinator and proof returned to the Animal
Services Unit by the owner of the dog, cat, or ferret within three business days. If the rabies
vaccination is administrated within 72 hours, the citation shall be void. Individuals who fail to
vaccinate their pet within 72 hours may be issued additional citations.
(7) The Support Services Division Commander and all Animal Services officers are empowered to
issue citations to any person if there is probable cause to believe that such person has violated
any of the provisions of this Chapter.
Citations so issued may be served in person upon the violator by any Animal Services Officer
or by certified mail. Any citation so served or mailed shall direct the alleged violator to make
payment of the fine provided therein to Animal Services on or before a specific day and hour
stated on the citation and the period so specified shall not be less than 72 hours after service
has been made on the violator. If the violator is served by mail, the violator shall have 20 days
from the date of the citation to pay said citation. The citation fines may be recovered by the
County in a civil action in the nature of a debt if the offender does not pay the penalty within
20 days after being cited.
Any alleged violator may make written appeal of the citation to the Animal Services Unit
Support Services Division Commander or his designee within 20 days of the date of the
citation. The right to appeal from the Animal Services Unit Support Services Division
Commander or his designee is to the New Hanover County Superior Court.
(8) In addition to and/or in lieu of the civil citation provided for in Subsection (a)(7) of this Section,
the Animal Services Unit Support Services Division Commander may forthwith have a criminal
complaint entered against the violator and secure and issue a warrant for his arrest or issue a
summons against such person to appear in court. The arrest or summons shall be for the
violation of the Section of this Chapter charged in the citation, and, upon conviction, the
defendant shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by this Chapter.
(9) All records with respect to the citation forms and their disposition shall be maintained so that
all such forms shall be capable of an immediate accounting. Records of citations shall be
maintained in the Animal Service's Unit database.
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(b) The County Finance Officer or his representative shall periodically investigate the records of the
Animal Services Unit for the purpose of determining the disposition of the citation forms and shall
report the result of such investigation to the County Manager. For the purpose of making this
investigation, he shall have access to the records of the Animal Services Unit.
State law reference(s) — Dogs G.S. 67-1 et seq.; Public Health G.S. 130A-184 et seq.
4. Section 5-4— "Definitions" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced as follows:
Section 5-4. Definitions.
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this Chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Animal Services means the Animal Services Unit; Animal Services shelter; and, New Hanover County
Animal Services.
Animal Shelter means any premise or facility which is used to house or contain seized, stray, homeless,
quarantined, abandoned, or unwanted animals for the purpose of impounding and caring for all
animals running at large or otherwise subject to impoundment in accordance with the provisions of
this Chapter and which is under contract with, owned, or maintained by a county, city, town, or other
municipality, or by a duly incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, society for the
prevention of cruelty to animals, or other nonprofit organization devoted to the welfare, protection,
rehabilitation, or humane treatment of animals.
At large means the state of an animal when it is off the property of its owner and not under the restraint
of a competent person.
Boarding Kennel means a facility or establishment which regularly offers to the public the service of
boarding dogs or cats or both for a fee. Such a facility or establishment may, in addition to providing
shelter, food, and water, offer grooming, daycare, or other services for dogs or cats. A boarding
kennel must be appropriately licensed by the required authority and be in compliance with the Federal
Animal Welfare Act and N.C.G.S. Chapter 19A.
Cat means any male or female of the genus Feline.
Commercial Breeder means any person who, during any 12-month period, maintains five or more adult
female dogs for the primary purpose of the sale of their offspring as companion animals. A commercial
breeder must be appropriately licensed by the required authority and be in compliance with the
Federal Animal Welfare Act and N.C.G.S. Chapter 19A.
Commercial Breeding Operation means the physical location or facility at which a commercial breeder
breeds or maintains adult female dogs and the offspring. This does not include those kennels or
establishments operated primarily for the purpose of boarding or training hunting, sporting, herding,
assistance, or guide dogs. A commercial breeder operation must be appropriately licensed by the
required authority and be in compliance with the Federal Animal Welfare Act and NCGS Chapter 19A.
Competent person means a person of suitable age and discretion so as to keep the animal under
sufficient restraint and control in order to prevent harm to person and property.
Dangerous dog means a dog that without provocation has killed or inflicted severe injury on a person
or is determined by the person or Board designated by the County authority responsible for animal
control to be potentially dangerous because the dog has engaged in one or more of the behaviors listed
under Potentially Dangerous Dog.
Dealer means any person who sells, exchanges, or donates, or offers to sell, exchange, or donate
animals to another dealer, pet shop, or research facility; provided, however that an individual who
breeds and raises on his own premises no more than the offspring of four canines or felines females
per year, unless bred and raised specifically for research, purposes shall not be considered a dealer. A
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dealer must be appropriately licensed through the required authority and be in compliance with the
Federal Animal Welfare Act and N.C.G.S. Chapter 19A.
Dog means any male or female member of the genus Canis.
Dog shelter means an area sufficient in size to contain a constrained dog in a normal sitting, standing,
and sleeping position. The area must have sides and a leakproof roof to give protection from the
elements. The ground, base, or foundation on which the dog must stand or rest must be well drained
and not subject to flooding or continuously wet or muddy conditions.
Exposed to rabies means that an animal has been bitten by or otherwise come into contact with any
animal known or suspected to have been infected with rabies.
Euthanasia means the humane destruction of an animal accomplished by a method that involved rapid
unconsciousness and immediate death or by a method that involves anesthesia, produced by an agent
which causes painless loss of consciousness, and death during such loss of consciousness.
Hobby Breeder means any person who, during any 12-month period, has an animal that gives birth to
more than one litter of cats or dogs. If a person has no more than four dogs or cats that have not been
spayed or neutered, which are more than six months of age, they are considered a hobby breeder. A
hobby breeder must be appropriately licensed by the required authority and be in compliance with the
Federal Animal Welfare Act and N.C.G.S. Chapter 19A.
Neutered male means any male which has been surgically altered to prevent reproduction.
Outside enclosure means a pen large enough to provide each dog less than 25 pounds with a kennel of
at least eight feet by ten feet in size, and each dog 25 pounds or greater with a kennel of ten feet by
ten feet in size. The Animal Services Unit reserves the right to determine if a space is considered
suitable for the number and size of dogs housed in an outdoor enclosure.
Owner means any person or legal entity that has a possessory property right in an animal. A
possessory interest includes but is not limited to owning, keeping, having charge of, sheltering, feeding,
harboring, or taking care of any animal. The owner is responsible for the care, actions, and behavior
of his animals.
Owner's real property means any real property owned or leased by the owner of the animal but does
not include any public right-of-way or a common area of a condominium, apartment complex, or town
house development.
Pet shop means a person or establishment that acquires for purposes of resale animals bred by others
where, as owner, agent, or on consignment, and that sells, trades, or offers to sell or trade such animals
to the general public at retail or wholesale. A pet shop must be appropriately licensed by the required
authority and be in compliance with the Federal Animal Welfare Act and N.C.G.S. Chapter 19A.
Potentially dangerous dog means a dog that the person or Board designated by the County authority
responsible for animal control determines to have:
a) Inflicted a bite on a person that resulted in broken bones or disfiguring lacerations or required
cosmetic surgery or hospitalization; or
b) Killed or inflicted server injury upon a domestic animal when not on the owner's real property;
or
c) Approached a person when not on the owner's real property in a vicious or terrorizing manner
in an apparent attitude of attack.
Public nuisance means:
(1) A public nuisance is that which annoys and disturbs rights and privileges common to the public
or to all the people of the community, rendering their ordinary use or occupation of their
property physically uncomfortable to them, or constituting a health hazard to any person.
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(2) Nuisance is also defined in Art III, Sec 23-71 of the New Hanover County Code of Ordinances
as any person doing an unlawful act, or omitting to perform a duty, or suffering or permitting
any condition or thing to be or exist, which at, omission, condition or things either (1) injures
or endangers the health or safety of others; or (2) in any way renders other persons insecure
in life of the use of property, or produces unreasonable, unwarrantable or material
annoyance, discomfort or hurt to other persons.
(3) Enumerated in this definition, by way of example, and not limited to certain types of animals,
are actions involving animals, or conditions maintained or permitted by the animal's owners
or possessors which shall constitute prima facie evidence of a public nuisance, whether such
animals are located or such acts are committed on or off the owner's or possessors' premises:
a. Any animal which is found at large off the premises of its owner and not under the
restraint of a competent person.
b. Any animal which damages the property of anyone other than its owner, including, but
not limited to, turning over garbage containers or damaging gardens, flowers or
vegetables.
c. Any animal which is a vicious animal.
d. Maintaining animals in an environment of unsanitary condition is in violation of Section
5-15.
e. Any act which by virtue of number or type and location is offensive or dangerous to the
public health, safety, or welfare.
f. Any animal which barks, whines, or howls in an excessive, continuous, or untimely
manner.
g. Any animal which is diseased or dangerous to the public health.
h. Any animal which habitually or repeatedly chases, snaps at, attacks, or barks at
pedestrians, bicycles, or vehicles, and is not in an enclosure or under restraint.
i. Failure to confine a female dog or cat while in heat in such a manner that she will not be
in contact with another dog or cat, nor create a nuisance; but this Section shall not be
construed to prohibit the intentional breeding of animals within an enclosed area on the
premises of the owner of an animal which is being bred.
Rabbit shelter means an area sufficient in size to contain a constrained rabbit in a normal sitting,
turning, and stretching position. The shelter must be structurally sound, provide protection from
predators and adverse environments, and be easily sanitized. The roof must have enough overhang to
protect the rabbit from rain.
Restraint means the state of a dog if it is controlled by means of an attended leash or is on, or within,
a vehicle being driven or parked, or is within a secure enclosure. Exceptions to restraint include and are
limited to: organized and lawful dog functions, dog exercise within designated areas of public parks,
hunting, obedience training, field and water training, law enforcement training, or in the pursuit of
working or competing in those legal endeavors. A dog shall be maintained securely on the property of
its owner. Ropes, chains, and the like are prohibited for any purpose under this Chapter. Restraint
requirements differ if a dog has been deemed vicious, dangerous, or potentially dangerous and with
the applicable requirements set out within the vicious, dangerous, or potentially dangerous dog
Sections.
Secure enclosure means a padlocked pen, with a concrete bottom and a secured top, a locked home,
or locked outbuilding with a concrete bottom.
Spayed female means any female which has been surgically altered to prevent conception.
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Stray animal means any animal within the County wandering at large, unleashed, or lost and which
does not have an owner, or does not bear evidence of the identification of any owner, or any dog or
cat within the County whose owner, if determinable, has failed to pay for and procure County license
or rabies vaccination tag.
Unaltered animal means any unspayed female or unneutered male animal.
Vicious animal means any animal that has made an unprovoked attack on a human by biting or in any
manner causing injury or the reasonable likelihood of injury or one who habitually or repeatedly attacks
farm stock, livestock, domestic, exotic, or other pets.
Cross-reference(s) - Art III, Sec 23-71 of the New Hanover County Code of Ordinances
State law reference(s) — Protection of Animals G.S. Chapter 19A et seq.; Dogs G.S. 67-1 et seq.; Public
Health G.S. 130A-184 et seq.
5. Section 5-5 — "Rabies vaccination and County pet registration" is hereby amended by deleting the
existing section to be replaced as follows:
Section 5-5. Rabies vaccination and County pet registration.
(a) Every person who is responsible for any puppy, kitten, or ferret shall have such puppy, kitten, or
ferret vaccinated against rabies and registered as provided in this Section on or before when the
puppy, kitten, or ferret reaches four months of age, but no earlier than three months of age.
(b) Every dog, cat, and ferret shall be vaccinated as indicated by the State and the County. No dog,
cat, or ferret shall be exempted from this section due to advanced age.
(c) The Animal Services Unit Division Commander shall issue numbered rabies tags for distribution to
veterinarians to accomplish the vaccination -registration program described in this Chapter. Rabies
certificates issued to pet owners in New Hanover County shall note if the pet owner paid a County
pet registration for their pet. There also shall be a statement indicating that the County requires
all dogs, cats, and ferrets four months or older to pay an annual County registration fee. This
information shall either be programmed into the veterinary hospital's computer program or
stamped on the certificate by the hospital. Such stamp shall be provided by the Animal Services
Unit.
(d) The Board of County Commissioners shall establish a preset fee for each combined set comprising
a vaccination -registration certificate and a tag. This fee shall be in addition to the amount the
veterinarian may charge for their supplies and services in vaccinating a dog, cat, or ferret.
(e) No veterinarian practicing in the County shall vaccinate a dog, cat, or ferret without complying
with the regulation requirements of this Section. Each veterinarian who agrees to act as an agent
of the County to collect the pet registration fees will be provided rabies tags from the Animal
Services Unit. Veterinarians who choose not to collect the registration fees shall be responsible for
providing their own rabies tags.
(f) Each veterinarian shall pay the fee to the Animal Services Unit for each set of certificates and tags
as established by the County Board of Health by the tenth day of the following month.
(g) When vaccinating any dog, cat, or ferret, a veterinarian shall completely fill out triplicate copies of
the rabies certificate with the information required by the Animal Services Unit Division
Commander. The veterinarian shall immediately provide one copy to the person responsible for
the dog, cat, or ferret and who is presenting the dog, cat, or ferret for vaccination -registering and
present another copy to the Animal Services Unit by the tenth day of the following month. The
remaining copy of the certificate shall be retained by the veterinarian performing the vaccination.
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(h) The copy of the certificate given to a person responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret shall be retained
by that person and be available for inspection by the Animal Services Unit division commander,
the Sheriff's authorized representative, or any law enforcement officer.
(i) At the time of vaccination of any dog, cat, or ferret, the veterinarian shall deliver the tag to the
person responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret. It is the responsibility of every person responsible
for a dog, cat, or ferret to attach the tag to the collar or harness of the vaccinated dog, cat, or ferret
and determine that such collar or harness is worn by that dog, cat, or ferret at all times when the
dog, cat, or ferret is outside the residence of a person responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret. Any
dog, cat, or ferret found without a tag may be deemed to be not vaccinated under this Chapter.
(j) A veterinarian shall be reimbursed and paid the fee for each certificate and tag by the person
responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret being vaccinated and registered, and payment may be
retained by the veterinarian in addition to the veterinarian's fee for vaccinating the animal.
(k) The first vaccination of a dog, cat, or ferret shall be valid for one year from the date of vaccination.
The second vaccination for dogs or cats shall be valid for three years from the date of the second
vaccination. Ferrets require annual rabies vaccinations. The Animal Services Unit Division
Commander shall be responsible for notifying the person responsible for the vaccination of any
dog, cat, or ferret that his dog, cat, or ferret needs to be vaccinated again.
(1) Dog, cat, or ferret registrations shall be valid for one year from the date of the vaccination and
shall be renewed annually during the same month. The Animal Services Unit Division Commander
shall mail out a registration renewal notice to each dog, cat, and ferret owner registered with
animal the month before their dog, cat, or ferret registration expires.
(m) It shall be the responsibility of the person responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret to have the dog,
cat, or ferret vaccinated -registered on time.
(n) A dog, cat, or ferret brought into the County which has been vaccinated in accordance with the
requirements of the State pursuant to N.C.G.S. Chapter 130A, shall be registered in the County
within 30 days of initial entry into the County. All other dogs, cats, or ferrets brought into the
County shall be vaccinated and registered immediately. This registration shall be accomplished in
either of the following ways:
(1) A person responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret may have the animal vaccinated under the
procedure previously described in this Section.
(2) A person responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret may present a valid rabies vaccination
certificate from a veterinarian licensed by a state of the United States (regardless of whether
that veterinarian has been licensed in this State) to a veterinarian which registers dogs, cats,
and ferrets for the County or to the Animal Services Unit Division Commander or his
authorized representative at Animal Services. Upon presentation of such a document, the
person responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret shall be issued a receipt verifying registration to
expire no later than the period the anti -rabies is effective, upon payment of the registration
fee established by the Board of County Commissioners.
(o) (Reserved)
(p) The Animal Services Unit Division Commander or his authorized representative or any law
enforcement officer who discovers that a person responsible for a dog, cat, or ferret does not have
valid proof of rabies vaccination shall cause the person who owns, redeems, or adopts a dog, cat,
or ferret to vaccinate such dog, cat, or ferret within 72 hours. If the rabies vaccination is
administered within the 72 hours, the citation shall be void. Individuals who fail to vaccinate their
dog, cat, or ferret within the 72 hours shall be issued additional citations. It is the owner's
responsibility to notify the Animal Services Unit that the rabies vaccination has been administered
or pay the fine.
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(q) The Animal Services Unit Division Commander or his authorized representative or any law
enforcement officer who discovers that a person responsible for a dog, cat, or ferret does not have
valid proof of a current County pet registration shall issue that person a citation for failure to
purchase a County pet registration and cause the person who owns, redeems, or adopts a dog, cat,
or ferret to purchase such dog, cat, or ferret a County pet registration within 72 hours. Individuals
who fail to purchase the County pet registration within 72 hours shall be issued additional citations
for failure to purchase the required registration. It is the owner's responsibility to submit to the
Animal Services Unit proof of purchase. County pet registration citations shall not be void. No
County registration shall be sold without proof of a current rabies vaccination.
(r) In addition to all other penalties prescribed by law, a dog, cat, or ferret is subject to impoundment
in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter if the dog, cat, or ferret is found not wearing a
currently valid dog, cat, or ferret vaccination -registration tag.
(s) It shall be unlawful for any person to use for any dog, cat, or ferret a vaccination -registration tag
issued to any other dog, cat, or ferret.
(t) Any operator of a breeding operation or owner or keeper of a pack of dogs or cats, in lieu of paying
the registration fee for individual dogs or cats as provided, may pay the current fee schedule
adopted by the County Board of Commissioners for the same. Specialty pet registrations shall be
purchased at the Animal Services Unit, and a valid vaccination certificate shall be presented before
each animal is registered.
State law reference(s) — Public Health G.S. 130A-184 et seq.
6. Section 5-6— "Keeping stray animals" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced
as follows:
Section 5-6. Keeping stray animals.
It shall be unlawful for any person in the County to knowingly and intentionally harbor, feed, keep in
possession by confinement, or otherwise, any stray animal which does not belong to him, unless he
has, within 24 hours from the time such animal came into his possession, notified Animal Services of
his intentions to either surrender the stray animal to Animal Services or advertise such stray animal in
the local newspaper that has an online or hard copy presence, with the most circulations of five
consecutive days. If the individual holding the stray animal selects to advertise the animal and the prior
owner does not respond by the tenth day, the individual who has advertised shall be deemed the legal
owner. If the advertisement has not started within 72 hours, Animal Services requires that the animal
be surrendered to an authorized representative of Animal Services. It shall be unlawful for any person
to refuse to surrender any such stray animal.
Section 5-7 — "Rabies vaccination and control" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to
be replaced as follows:
Section 5-7. Rabies vaccination and control.
(a) Vaccination required. Should it be deemed necessary by the County Health Director, the Board of
County Commissioners or the State Public Health Veterinarian that other animals be vaccinated in
order to prevent or control an epidemic, a potential epidemic, an existing epidemic or other
communicable conditions dangerous to or threatening the health or welfare of persons or animals
in the County, it shall be unlawful for an owner to fail to provide current, necessary inoculations
as directed against rabies or other communicable diseases or conditions.
(b) Bite cases; duty to report. Every dog, cat, or ferret which has bitten anyone or which shows
symptoms of rabies shall be confined immediately and shall be reported immediately to Animal
Services by its owners or persons having charge of the animal. Health care providers, hospitals,
and veterinarians are required to notify local health jurisdictions of animal bites to humans. The
purpose of reporting is to ensure appropriate rabies prevention measures are initiated after a bite,
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including observation of healthy dogs, cats, and ferrets; laboratory testing of wild animals; wound
care; and, appropriate rabies post -exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
Thereupon, the animal shall be securely quarantined at the direction of the Animal Services Unit
Support Services Division Commander for a period of not less than ten days and shall not be released
from such quarantine except by written permission from the Animal Service Unit Support Services
Division Commander. If the dog, cat, or ferret becomes sick during the ten-day period, the dog, cat, or
ferret shall be examined by a licensed veterinarian at the expense of the owner. The biting animal, and
its record of vaccination and registration, if any, shall be inspected by an Animal Services Officer, who
shall observe the following procedure:
(1) A properly vaccinated and licensed animal may be securely quarantined and confined on the
owner's premises if an Animal Services Officer determines that the owner has an adequate
means of confinement and quarantine upon his own premises, that the animal is being
properly and adequately confined and quarantined on the owner's premises, and the animal
is subject to observation by Animal Services at any time during the ten-day quarantine period.
The owner has 72 hours to present to the officer proof of vaccination and license. If valid proof
is not presented within 72 hours, the Animal Services Officer shall seize the animal and confine
it at a veterinary hospital, in a kennel approved by Animal Services at the expense of the owner
to complete the quarantine or confinement period. The animal shall not be vaccinated prior
to or during quarantine and confinement.
(2) Any animal not properly vaccinated or licensed shall immediately be quarantined and confined
in a veterinary hospital, in a kennel approved by Animal Services at the expense of the owner
for the ten-day quarantine period. The animal shall not be vaccinated prior to or during
quarantine and confinement.
(3) Any stray animal shall immediately be quarantined and confined in the County Animal Shelter
for a ten-day period or euthanized and the head examined for rabies.
(c) Surrender for quarantine required on demand. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section,
it shall be unlawful for the owner to refuse to release upon demand and after an investigation by
Animal Services, any animal which has bitten a human or other warm-blooded animal for the
purpose of quarantine, the expense of which shall be borne by the owner. If rabies does not
develop within ten days, the animal may be reclaimed upon payment of the current fee schedule
adopted by the Board of Commissioners and upon compliance with other provisions of this
Chapter.
(d) Rabies diagnosed. If any animal dies while under observation for rabies, that animal's head shall
be submitted to the County Health Department and the State Laboratory for analysis.
(e) Emergency quarantine and procedure:
(1) When reports indicate a positive diagnosis of rabies, the County Director of Public Health shall
order an areawide quarantine for such period as deemed necessary; and upon the invoking of
such emergency quarantine by the Health Director, no animal capable of contracting rabies
shall be at large or not strictly restrained during such period except for treatment at the office
of a licensed veterinarian. During such quarantine, no animal may be taken or shipped from
the County without written permission of the Health Director, and each member of Animal
Services, police, and Sheriff's Office is fully authorized during such emergency to impound or
follow the procedures in N.C.G.S. 130A-195 in handling any animal found running at large in
the County.
(2) During the quarantine period, the Health Director shall be empowered to provide for a
program of mass immunization by the establishment of temporary emergency rabies
vaccination clinics strategically located throughout the County. No animal which has been
impounded by reason of its being a stray or unclaimed by its owner, shall be allowed to be
adopted from the animal shelter during the period of emergency rabies quarantine except by
special authorization of the County Health Director.
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(f) Destruction of animals bitten by rabid animals. Animals without a current rabies vaccination that
are bitten by a known rabid animal shall be immediately destroyed unless the owner agrees to
strict isolation of the animal at the animal shelter or at a veterinary hospital for a period of six
months; or if the animal has a current rabies inoculation, it shall be revaccinated immediately. Any
currently rabies vaccinated animal that is not revaccinated within five days of exposure shall be
handled as an unvaccinated animal.
(g) Extension of quarantine. If there are additional positive cases of rabies occurring during the period
of quarantine, such period of quarantine may be extended at the discretion of the County Health
Director.
(h) Killing or releasing animals under observation prohibited; penalty. It shall be unlawful for any
person to kill or release any animal under observation or quarantine for rabies, any animal
suspected or having been exposed to rabies, or any animal having bitten a human or other warm-
blooded animal, or to remove such animal from the County without written permission from the
County Health Director. Any violation of this Section shall be subject to those penalties prescribed
by Section 5-23.
(i) Surrender of carcass for examinations. The carcass of any dead animal exposed to rabies shall be
surrendered to the Animal Services Unit. The head of such animal shall be submitted to the County
Health Department and the State Laboratory for analysis.
(j) Failure to surrender carcass prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to fail or refuse to
surrender any animal for quarantine or destruction as required in this Section when demand is
made by the Animal Services Unit.
State law reference(s) — Public Health G.S. 130A-184 et seq.
8. Section 5-8 — "Wearing of collar, tag and identification required" is hereby amended by deleting the
existing section to be replaced as follows:
Section 5-8 — Wearing of collar, tag, and identification required.
(a) Upon the owner's compliance with the rabies inoculation and registration provisions of this
Chapter, there shall be issued to the owner a numbered rabies vaccination tag stamped with the
number and the year for which the tag was issued.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any dog or cat owner to fail to provide his dog or cat with a collar or harness
to which a current County registration/rabies vaccination tag shall be securely attached.
(c) A collar or harness with attached tag shall be worn at all times. A dog or cat shall be exempt from
wearing the collar or harness when the dog or cat is confined to an enclosure on the owner's
premises, or during the time the dog or cat is performing at shows, obedience trials, tracking tests,
field trials, training schools or other events sanctioned and supervised by a recognized
organization. Owners of dogs and cats not wearing a tag as required in this Section may be
prosecuted for violating this Chapter, or the dog or cat may be impounded.
State law reference(s) — Public Health G.S. 130A-184 et seq.
9. Section 5-9 — "Dogs, cats, or ferrets running at large prohibited" is hereby amended by deleting the
existing section to be replaced as follows:
Section 5-9 — Dogs, cats, or ferrets running at large prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any owner of a dog, cat, or ferret to allow it to run at large off the premises
of its owner.
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(b) Upon an Animal Services Officer's observation of a dog, cat, or ferret running at large, or off the
premises of its owner and not under the restraint of a competent person, the officer may, at his
discretion, impound the dog, cat, or ferret or return it to its owner.
(c) Upon an Animal Services Officer's receipt of a complaint that a dog, cat, or ferret is running at large
or is off the premises of its owner and not under the restraint of a competent person, the Officer
shall investigate the complaint; and upon finding that there is probable cause that a violation has
occurred, the officer may issue a citation or a warning or take any other action contained in this
Chapter or any State law as the circumstances may require.
(d) Any owner cited for a violation of this Chapter may discharge the citation upon payment of the
current fee schedule adopted by the Board County Commissioners. If the dog, cat, or ferret is
impounded, the owner may redeem the dog, cat, or ferret under the provisions of Section 5-17,
provided the owner is in compliance with all other applicable provisions of this Chapter. If the
owner is charged under a warrant, summons, or bill of indictment and convicted, the provisions of
Section 5-23 shall apply.
Cross reference(s)—Art. III, Sec. 5-32 of the New Hanover County Code of Ordinances
10. Section 5-10 — "Vicious animals" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced as
follows:
Section 5-10 — Vicious animals.
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any vicious, dangerous, or fierce animal within the County
unless the animal is confined within a secure building or secure enclosure, or unless the animal is
securely muzzled and under restraint by a competent person who, by means of a leash which is not
more than six feet in length from handle to clasp and in hand, has such animal totally under control at
all times. The use of a retractable leash is prohibited. The Health Director shall make this determination.
Cross reference(s)—Environment, Ch. 23.
State law reference(s) — Dogs G.S. 67-1 et seq.; Public Health G.S. 130A-184 et seq.
11. Section 5-11 — "Barking dogs" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced as
follows:
Section 5-11. Barking dogs.
It shall be unlawful for any dog owner to keep or have a dog that habitually or repeatedly barks in such
a manner or to such an extent that it is a public nuisance.
Cross reference(s) — environment, Ch. 23.
12. Section 5-12 — "Teasing and molesting" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be
replaced as follows:
Section 5-12. Teasing and molesting.
It shall be unlawful for any person to maliciously tease, molest, bait, or in any way bother any animal.
State law reference(s)—Counties G.S. 153A-127.
13. Section 5-13 — "Injuring animals; notice required" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section
to be replaced as follows:
Section 5-13. Injuring animals; notice required.
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It shall be unlawful for any person injuring a dog or cat, or other domestic animal by running over or
into a dog or cat, or coming into contact with a dog or cat, with an automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, or
other vehicle, to fail to immediately notify the owner of the animal, Animal Services, any local law
enforcement agency, or the Sheriff's Office.
14. Section 5-14 — "Health and welfare" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced
as follows:
Section 5-14. Health and welfare.
It shall be unlawful for any person to molest, torture, deprive of necessary sustenance, cruelly beat,
needlessly mutilate or kill, wound, injure, poison, abandon, or subject to conditions detrimental to its
health or general welfare any animal or to cause or procure such action. The term "torture," "torment"
or "cruelty" shall be held to include every act, omission, or neglect whereby unjustifiable physical pain,
suffering, or death is caused or permitted; but such terms shall not be construed to prohibit lawful
shooting of birds, deer, and other game for human food, nor to prohibit Animal Services or its agents
or the humane society or veterinarians from destroying dangerous, unwanted, sickly, or injured animals
in a humane manner.
State law ref erence(s)—Protection of Animals, G.S. 19A-1 et seq.
15. Section 5-15 — "Manner of keeping and treating animals generally" is hereby amended by deleting the
existing section to be replaced as follows:
Section 5-15. Manner of keeping and treating animals, generally.
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep animals under unsanitary or inhumane conditions, or to fail
to provide proper food and water at all times, shelter from the weather, reasonably clean quarters and
proper medical attention for sick, diseased, or injured animals as defined in N.C.G.S. Chapter 19A, as
well as adequate inoculation against disease, according to the species of the animal kept.
State law ref erence(s)—Protection of Animals, G.S. 19A-let seq.
16. Section 5-16— "Impounding animals" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced
as follows:
Section 5-16. Impounding animals.
(a) Authorized. Any animal which is lost, strayed, or unwanted or any dog, cat, or ferret which is found
not wearing a currently valid County registration/rabies vaccination tag, as required by State law
or this Chapter, or any dog, cat, or ferret found being treated inhumanely, shall be confined at
Animal Services in a humane manner for a period of five business days for redemption by the
owner or otherwise disposed of as provided in this Section.
(b) Release, sale, destruction. If an impounded animal is not redeemed by the owner within the time
allowed for redemption, it may be offered for adoption to any responsible individual who is willing
to comply with this Chapter; and when such animal is offered for adoption, it shall be to the first
person paying for it as provided in this Article. The Animal Services Unit Division Commander may
take a person's association with the prior owner into consideration when determined if he or she
is sufficiently responsible to adopt. Animals not redeemed within the required holding period after
being taken into custody may be destroyed by Animal Services in a humane manner as
recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association, or may be made available to
officially approved and recognized medical schools or research institutions, or for use by a local
veterinarian as a blood donor or for a study of local animal diseases. If the animal is made available
for study of local animal diseases, blood samples shall be taken at Animal Services; then the animal
will be euthanized at Animal Services. If the animal is made available for research, the animal must
be euthanized at Animal Services.
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(c) Notifying owner. Immediately upon impounding an animal, Animal Services shall make reasonable
efforts to notify the owner and inform such owner of the conditions whereby the animal may be
redeemed.
(d) Suspected rabies. Animals impounded which have been bitten or are suspected of having been
bitten by a rabid animal or appear to be suffering from rabies shall not be released but shall be
treated in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
(e) Unwanted, diseased or injured animals. If an animal is officially surrendered by the owner to
Animal Services, it becomes property of the County and may be adopted or destroyed in a humane
manner immediately.
(f) Other diseased or injured animals. Any animal impounded which is badly wounded or diseased and
has no identification shall be destroyed immediately in a humane manner. If the animal has
identification, Animal Services shall attempt to notify the owner before disposing of such animal;
but if the owner cannot be reached readily, and the animal is suffering, Animal Services may
destroy the animal in a humane manner within its discretion.
(g) Provision for animals that Animal Services cannot care for. Animal Services is authorized to obtain
suitable board, maintenance, and care for any impounded animal, from any available source, when
Animal Services is not equipped to provide care. The owner of any animal impounded and provided
care under this Section may redeem the animal within five business days upon the payment of all
costs of maintenance, transportation, and care in addition to the regular redemption fees provided
in this Chapter. If not redeemed, the animal may be sold for fair market value and report of the
sale duly reported to County Finance.
(h) Animals impounded pursuant to judicial process or administrative seizure. Should Animal Services
take possession of any animals pursuant to a judicial order, warrant, or administrative seizure, or
other authorized action, by any law enforcement officer or Animal Services Officer, the animal shall
be confined at Animal Services or another appropriate facility designated by the Animal Services
Unit division commander for a period of five business days. Prior to the end of the fifth business
day of the holding period, the owner must remove the animal to a site acceptable to the Animal
Services Unit with a maintenance agreement acceptable to the Animal Services Unit Support
Services Commander, pending resolution of any pertinent judicial proceeding. Any animals not
removed in accord with the manner and time specified in this subsection shall be deemed
abandoned. Any such abandoned animal shall become the sole property of the County and may
be offered for adoption, destroyed, or otherwise disposed at the County's election. Any and all
incurred costs, expenses, and fees for maintenance, transportation, and care, whether within or
outside the County, shall be the duty and liability of the owner whose animal was impounded
under this Section. Should a court order any injunctive relief permitting the subject animal to
remain within the County at the Animal Services Unit or at some other facility within the County
acceptable to the Animal Services Unit, the owner must pay all costs, expenses, and fees for
maintenance and care on a weekly basis, in advance of the weekly term. Should such costs,
expenses, and fees not be paid within two working days of their being due, the animal shall be
deemed abandoned and shall become the sole property of the County.
State law ref ere nce(s)—Protection of Animals, G.S. Chapter 19A-let seq.
17. Section 5-17 — "Redemption procedure for impounded animals" is hereby amended by deleting the
existing section to be replaced as follows:
Section 5-17. Redemption procedure for impounded animals.
(a) When any animal has been impounded at Animal Services, notice of such impoundment shall be
given to the owner; or if the owner is unknown, notice shall be posted on the Sheriff's Office
website for three (3) business days; or if the animal has a valid County license/rabies vaccination
tag, it shall be posted on the Sheriff's Office website for five (5) business days or until disposal of
the animal. The notice shall be posted on the animal's pen at Animal Services and shall indicate
the time and place of taking the animal and the time and date of posting the notice. The time for
redemption of the animal shall not begin to run until such notice has been given or posted on the
Sheriff's Office website.
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(b) The owner shall be entitled to resume possession of his animal, except as already provided for
certain animals, upon compliance with the provisions of this Chapter and upon payment of the
current fee schedule adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.
(c) If two or more violations occur within one year, the owner redemption fee shall be paid according
to the current fee schedule adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. In addition to other
fees set out in this Section, a boarding fee at the rate according to the current fee schedule adopted
by the Board of County Commissioners shall be paid before animals may be redeemed.
18. Section 5-18 — "Exemptions" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced as
follows:
Section 5-18. Exemptions.
Veterinary hospitals, clinics, and other premises operated by licensed veterinarians for the care and
treatment of animals are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter except for Sections 5-5, 5-14, and
5-15.
19. Section 5-19 — "Interference" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced as
follows:
Section 5-19. Interference.
It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Chapter for any person to release any animal from a trap or
cage, or carry away, interfere with or damage any trap or cage set out or placed by Animal Services.
20. Section 5-20 — "Collection of dogs and cats for resale prohibited" is hereby amended by deleting the
existing section to be replaced as follows:
Section 5-20. Collection of dogs and cats for resale prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to collect any dog or cat within the County for the purpose of resale.
This shall include, but is not limited to, home solicitations or the setting of traps on any land within the
County for the purpose of reselling these animals.
21. Section 5-21 — "Creation of trust fund, acceptance, investment, use and expenditure of gifts, grants,
and award to Animal Services" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced as
follows:
Section 5-21. Creation of trust fund, acceptance, investment, use and expenditure of gifts, grants,
and award to Animal Services.
(a) The Animal Services trust fund account may accept and disburse gifts, grants, and awards made to
Animal Services.
(b) The trust fund account is to be self-perpetuating from year to year unless abolished by the Board
of County Commissioners.
(c) The trust fund shall be for the use of Animal Services capital outlays, spay/neuter programs with
local veterinary hospitals, pet parks, and programs to increase pet adoption.
(d) Gifts, grants, and awards received from public and private donors shall be deposited in the Animal
Services trust fund account created in this Section and shall at all times be kept separate and apart
from the general funds of such that they will ensure to the use and benefit of Animal Services.
(e) Gifts, grants, and awards not immediately used shall be invested in accordance with the County's
investment policy.
(f) Funds not expended at the close of the fiscal year shall be carried forward into the next year.
(g) Gifts, grants, and awards to the trust fund account shall be received by Animal Services and
delivered to the finance office, who shall deposit them as determined by Subsection (d) of this
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Section. These gifts, grants, and awards shall be expended by the Finance Director only upon
receipt of a resolution duly adopted by the County Manager.
(h) Any gifts, grants, or awards received subject to a condition shall be expended strictly in accordance
with such condition.
22. Section 5-22 — "Records" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced as follows:
Section 5-22. Records.
It shall be the duty of Animal Services to keep or cause to be kept accurate and detailed records of:
(1) Impoundment and disposition of all animals coming into Animal Services.
(2) Bite cases, violations, and complaint investigations.
(3) All monies belonging to the County which were derived from impoundment fees, penalties, and
adoptions of animals.
(4) All other records deemed necessary by the Sheriff, County Manager, or statute.
23. Section 5-23 — "Violations; misdemeanor' is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be
replaced as follows:
Section 5-23. Violations; misdemeanor.
(a) Pursuant to State law, it is a Class 3 misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 to
violate any provisions of this Chapter unless otherwise provided herein.
(b) In addition to and/or in lieu of the criminal sanctions imposed pursuant to Subsection (a) of this
Section, the County may issue civil citations, in such amounts as established by the Board of County
Commissioners for any violation of this Chapter. Each separate violation under this Chapter shall
constitute a distinct offense under this Chapter. These civil citation penalties may be recovered by
the County in a civil action in the nature of debt if the offender does not pay the penalty after
being cited as set forth in Section 1-6.
24. Section 5-24 — "Jurisdiction" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced as
follows:
Section 5-24. Jurisdiction.
This Chapter shall be effective within the corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction of any
municipality within the County which shall so agree by appropriate resolution.
25. Section 5-25 — "Dogs prohibited on Mason Inlet Beach and public riparian property at certain times,
places" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced as follows:
Section 5-25. Dogs on Mason Inlet Beach and public riparian property.
It shall be unlawful for the owner of a dog to allow the animal to be off the premises of his owner and
not on a leash, or running at large, within any portions of the unincorporated County situated on
Wrightsville Beach Island north of the town boundary line or on public riparian property.
No person shall allow a dog on the public beach of the Atlantic Ocean or other public riparian property
within any portion of the unincorporated County situated on Wrightsville Beach Island north of the
town boundary lines, whether on a leash or not, at any time between April 1 and September 30 of each
year.
This Section shall only be enforced as a civil citation in an amount established by the Board of
Commissioners. Each separate violation shall constitute a distinct incident. These civil citation penalties
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may be recovered in a civil action in the nature of a debt or income tax set-off. No misdemeanor or any
other criminal sanction shall be incurred for violation of this Section.
26. Section 5-26 — "Dogs running at large prohibited at Mason Inlet Beach and public riparian property" is
hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced as follows:
Section 5-26. Reserved.
27. Section 5-27 — "Proof of sterilization of animals adopted in New Hanover County" is hereby amended
by deleting the existing section to be replaced as follows:
Section 5-27. Proof of sterilization of animals adopted in New Hanover County.
Any group, organization, or entity offering animals for adoption in New Hanover County must provide
proof of sterilization for every animal prior to adoption.
28. Section 5-28 — "Permits for kennels" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced
as follows:
Section 5-28. Permits for kennels.
(a) No person may maintain a kennel not defined by the New Hanover County Ordinances within the
County of New Hanover except in accordance with a permit issued pursuant to this Section.
(b) Animal Services shall issue the permit required by this Section. The permit application forms shall
be promulgated by Animal Services pursuant to this Section. Before issuing the permit, Animal
Services shall require proof that each of the following conditions has been met by the kennel
operator:
(1) Each dog kept or maintained in the kennel must be vaccinated for rabies and must be licensed
as required by this Chapter;
(2) Permits shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the owner/operators of
the kennel, the address and physical location of the kennel, and the number of dogs over the
age of six months being kept at the kennel as of January of the year for which the permit is
issued;
(3) If the dogs are to be kept or maintained in any kennel or enclosure other than the principal
structure on the premises, whether on a temporary or permanent basis, said kennel or
enclosure must satisfy the size and location criteria of Section 5-4;
(4) The applicant or any other person associated with the operation of the kennel must not have
been convicted or found liable for cruel or inhumane treatment of animals within the five
years next preceding the date of the permit application;
(5) There must be no violations of any health or sanitation codes or ordinance arising from or in
connection with the handling or disposal of animal wastes involving the premises or any
person associated with the operation of the kennel for the five years next preceding the date
of the permit application;
(6) If the applicant is not the owner of the premises proposed for the kennel operation, there
must be written permission from the owner of the premises to engage in the operation of the
kennel;
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(7) There must be no reported incidents of injurious or threatening behavior by dogs on the
premises for the 12 months next preceding the date of the license or permit application. Any
such reported incidents must be independently verified and confirmed in the records of the
New Hanover Sheriff's Office, Wilmington Police Department, Animal Services Unit of New
Hanover County, or any other law -enforcement agency; and,
(8) No more than one kennel permit may be issued for any premises within the County. For
purposes of determining the number of dogs, all dogs on a single premises shall be included
in the total.
(c) When a permit is denied for any reason, Animal Services shall state the reason for the denial in
writing and shall deliver the determination to the applicant personally or by registered or certified
mail, return receipt requested.
(d) Any kennel issued a permit pursuant to this Section shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary
condition at all times: The portion of the premises occupied by the kennel shall be cleaned of
animal waste at least once a day and said animal waste shall be properly disposed of. Failure to
maintain a kennel in accordance with this provision shall also result in the kennel and dogs being
declared a public nuisance pursuant to Section 5-4 and any other pertinent Chapter in the New
Hanover County Ordinances and shall subject the kennel operator to the abatement procedures
and penalties set forth in this Chapter.
(e) Reserved.
(f) A permit issued in accordance with this Section may be revoked by Animal Services for any of the
reasons enumerated under Subsection (b) above. Animal Services shall state the reason for the
revocation in writing and shall deliver the determination of revocation to the permittee personally
or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.
(g) Any person who is denied a permit or whose permit is revoked pursuant to this Section shall have
30 days to comply with the requirements of this Section or to reduce the number of dogs on the
premises to not more than four.
(h) Any person who is denied a permit or who has a permit revoked may appeal the denial or
revocation to the Sheriff's Support Services Division Commander or his designee by giving written
notice of appeal to the Sheriff's Support Services Division Commander or his designee within 30
days or after the receipt of the written determination. The Sheriff's Support Services Division
Commander or his designee shall conduct a de novo hearing to determine if the permit should be
denied or revoked. Any enforcement action shall be stayed pending determination of an appeal
pursuant to this subsection.
29. Section 5-29 — "Permit, inspection and enforcement" is hereby amended by deleting the existing
section to be replaced as follows:
Section 5-29. Permit, inspection and enforcement.
(a) Complete applications shall be reviewed and approved or denied within 30 days of the date of
submittal. Annual permits are valid from the time they are issued until the first day of the month
of January of the next year after their issuance. The annual permit fee will be set by the County
Board of Commissioners. Applicants that hold a license issued pursuant to the North Carolina
Animal Welfare Act, shall have the fee for such license credited towards the licensing fee imposed
by Sections 5-28, and 5-29. The Animal Services Unit Division Commander shall mail out a permit
renewal notice to each kennel one month before their kennel permit expires.
(b) Kennel permits shall be issued by Animal Services Unit.
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(c) The application must be complete in order for Animal Services to accept and review the
application. Prior to administrative approval, Animal Services may conduct a criminal background
check of the applicant and property owner.
(d) Within 30 days of submission of the application for a license or permit, Animal Services may
conduct an inspection of the kennel.
(e) Animal Services shall inspect kennels on an annual basis. The inspection must be during business
hours. Notice is not required before an inspection. The inspection report must list separately each
standard set forth in Section 5-28 and must require Animal Services to document whether the
facilities comply with each standard.
(f) Upon failure by a kennel operator to grant access to Animal Services to perform the annual
inspection or discovery of a violation of any provision of sections 5-28 and 5-29, Animal Services
may revoke the permit or require curing of the violations within 30 days. However, upon a finding
of gross abuse or gross neglect, Animal Services shall immediately impound all animals found on
the premises.
(g) The Animal Services Unit Division Commander, their authorized representative or any law
enforcement officer who discovers that a person responsible for a kennel does not have valid proof
of a current kennel permit shall issue that person a citation for failure to purchase a permit and
cause the person to purchase such kennel permit within 72 hours. Individuals who fail to purchase
the permit within 72 hours shall be issued another citation for failure to purchase the required
permit. It is the kennel owner or operator's responsibility to submit to Animal Services proof of
purchase.
(h) All complaints concerning a kennel within the County shall be investigated and addressed by
Animal Services. Notwithstanding Subsection (f), if any person shall deny Animal Service
admittance to his property, upon probable cause, Animal Service shall be entitled to secure from
any judicial official with jurisdiction to issue warrants a court order granting such admittance.
(i) Any person who violates any provision of Sections 5-28 and 5-29 shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall be punishable according to G.S. 14-4. Each day that a violation continues
shall constitute a separate offense. The County may also initiate any applicable civil action, such
as the seizure of animals and/or revocation of a kennel permit.
(j) The Animal Services Unit Division Commander or their authorized representative may issue a
citation for any violation of this article, which subjects the offender to a civil penalty in an amount
approved by the Board of County Commissioners. This penalty may be recovered by the County in
the nature of a debt if the offender does not pay the penalty within 20 days of being cited. Each
day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate offense under the article. These citations may
be imposed in addition to any and all other available civil and criminal remedies and actions.
30. Section 5-30 — "Restraint (dogs tied out)" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be
replaced as follows:
Section 5-30. Restraint (dogs tied out).
A dog shall be maintained securely on the property of its owner. Ropes, chains, and the like are
prohibited for any purpose under this Chapter. Exceptions to restraint are as follows: organized and
lawful dog functions; e.g., dog exercise within designated areas of public parks, hunting, obedience
training, field and water training, law enforcement training, or in the pursuit of working or competing
in those legal endeavors.
31. Section 5-31— "Outside enclosure" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced
as follows:
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Section 5-31. Outside enclosure.
Dog owners are required to provide an outdoor pen meeting the following specifications: each dog less
than 25 pounds must have a kennel of at least eight feet by ten feet in size, and each dog 25 pounds or
greater must have a kennel of ten feet by ten feet in size. Animal Services reserves the right to
determine if a space is considered suitable for the number and size of dogs housed in an outdoor
enclosure.
32. Section 5-32 — "Public nuisance" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced as
follows:
Section 5-32. Public nuisance.
The following are considered to be reasonable public nuisance complaints and therefore prohibited:
(a) Any animal which is found at large off the premises of its owner and not under the restraint of a
competent person as defined by this Chapter.
(b) Any animal which damages the property of anyone other than its owner, including, but not limited
to, turning over garbage containers or damaging gardens, flowers or vegetables.
(c) Any animal which is a vicious animal as defined by this Chapter.
(d) Maintaining animals in an environment of unsanitary condition is in violation of this Chapter.
(e) Any act which by virtue of number or type and location is offensive or dangerous to the public
health, safety, or welfare as defined by this Chapter or any other applicable Section in the New
Hanover County Code of Ordinances.
(f) Any animal which barks, whines, or howls in an excessive, continuous or untimely manner.
(g) Any animal which is diseased and/or dangerous to the public health.
(h) Any animal which habitually or repeatedly chases, snaps at, attacks or barks at pedestrians,
bicycles or vehicles, and is not in an enclosure or under restraint.
(i) Failure to confine a female dog or cat while in heat in such a manner that she will not be in contact
with another dog or cat, nor create a nuisance; but this section shall not be construed to prohibit
the intentional breeding of animals within an enclosed area on the premises of the owner of an
animal which is being bred.
State law reference(s) — Protection of Animals G.S. Chapter 19A et seq.; Dogs G.S. 67-1 et seq.; Public
Health G.S. 130A-184 et seq.
33. Section 5-33 — "Responsible breeder's permit" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to
be replaced as follows:
Section 5-33. Breeder's permit.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to breed a dog or cat without securing a breeding permit from
Animal Services, which must be obtained no later than three (3) business days following birth of
the litter.
(b) The fee for the permit shall be established by the Board of County Commissioners.
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(c) This section does not impose any restrictions upon what animal is bred or the frequency of such
breeding.
State law reference(s) — Protection of Animals G.S. Chapter 19A et seq.
34. Section 5-34 — "Penalty for violation of chapter" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to
be replaced as follows:
Section 5-34. Penalty for violation of chapter.
A violation of the provisions of this Chapter shall constitute a Class 3 misdemeanor and shall be fined
not more than $500.00.
B. Chapter 5, Animals, Article II, Dangerous Doe/Potentially Dangerous Dog:
State law reference(s) — Protection of Animals G.S. Chapter 19A et seq.; Dogs Chapter 67 et seq.;
Public Health Chapter 130A et seq.; Counties Chapter 153A et seq.
35. Section 5-61 — "Definitions" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced as
follows:
Section 5-61. Definitions.
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this Article, shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Appeal Board means the committee designated by the Sheriff, as the County authority responsible for
Animal Control, to hear appeals of a Board determination of a dog being a dangerous or potentially
dangerous dog.
Board means the committee designated by the Sheriff, as the County authority responsible for Animal
Control, to make the determinations of dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs.
Dangerous dog means:
(1) A dog that without provocation has killed or inflicted severe injury on a person; or
(2) A dog that is determined by the Board designated by the Sheriff, as the County authority
responsible for Animal Control, to be potentially dangerous because the dog has engaged
in one or more of the behaviors listed under the definition of Potentially dangerous dog; or
(3) Any dog owned or harbored primarily or in part for the purpose of dog fighting; or
(4) Any dog trained for dog fighting.
Owner means any person or legal entity that has a possessory property right in a dog.
Owner's real property means any real property owned or leased by the owner of the dog but does
not include any public right-of-way or a common area of a condominium, apartment complex, or
townhouse development.
Potentially dangerous dog, which is a type of dangerous dog and will be treated as a dangerous dog
for the purposes of enforcement, means a dog that the Board designated by the Sheriff, as the
County authority responsible for Animal Control, determines to have:
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(1) Inflicted a bite on a person that resulted in broken bones or disfiguring lacerations or
required cosmetic surgery or hospitalization; or
(2) Killed or inflicted severe injury upon a domestic animal when not on the dog owner's real
property; or
(3) Approached a person when not on the dog owner's property in a vicious or terrorizing
manner in an apparent attitude of attack.
Severe injury means any physical injury that results in broken bones or disfiguring lacerations that
requires cosmetic surgery, surgery, or hospitalization.
State law reference(s) — Protection of Animals G.S. Chapter 19A et seq.; Dogs Chapter 67 et seq.;
Public Health Chapter 130A et seq.; Counties Chapter 153A et seq.
36. Section 5-62 — "Exclusions' is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced as
follows:
Section 5-62. Exclusions.
The provisions of this Article do not apply to:
(1) A dog being used by a law enforcement officer to carry out the law enforcement officer's
official duties;
(2) A dog being used in a lawful hunt;
(3) A dog where the injury or damage inflicted by the dog was sustained by a domestic animal
while the dog was working as a lawful hunting dog, herding dog, or predator control dog on
the property of, or under the control of, its owner or keeper, and the damage or injury was
to a species or type of domestic animal appropriate to the work of the dog; or
(4) A dog, where the injury that was inflicted by the dog, was sustained by a person who, at the
time of the injury, was committing a willful trespass or other tort; was tormenting, abusing,
or assaulting the dog; or had tormented, abused, or assaulted the dog; or was committing
or attempting to commit a crime.
State law reference(s) — Protection of Animals G.S. Chapter 19A et seq.; Dogs Chapter 67 et seq.;
Public Health Chapter 130A et seq.; Counties Chapter 153A et seq.
37. Section 5-63 — "Procedure" is hereby amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced as
follows:
Section 5-63. Procedure.
(a) The Sheriff, as the County authority responsible for Animal Control, shall appoint a Board of two
people who will be responsible for determining when a dog is a dangerous or potentially
dangerous dog and shall designate a separate Board to hear any appeal.
(b) The Board making the determination that a dog is a dangerous dog or a potentially dangerous
dog must notify the owner in writing, the Board's determination and the reasons for the
determination before the dog may be considered dangerous or potentially dangerous under this
Article.
(c) The Board shall consider any written response by the owner to the Board's written notification.
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(d) If there is a split decision, the Sheriff or his designee will make the final determination.
(e) Once a decision has been made, the owner must provide Animal Services with:
(1) The current address where the dog will be housed;
(2) Notify Animal Services within 48 hours of any change in address of the owner or the
subject potentially dangerous or dangerous dog; and,
(3) Follow all State laws and County Ordinances dealing with dangerous or potentially
dangerous dogs until all appeals have been exhausted and a final decision is rendered
or no appeal is requested, making the decision is final.
(f) The owner may appeal the determination of a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog by
filing written objections with the Appellate Board within three business days as post marked or
delivered to the appeals board by the third day. The written objections must be accompanied
by the appellant's filing fees as established by the Board of County Commissioners to be
considered properly appealed.
(g) If appealed, the Appellate Board shall schedule a quasi-judicial hearing within ten calendar days
of the filing of the objection. The dog owner and complainant will be notified of the hearing
date. The owner must follow all State laws and County Ordinances dealing with dangerous or
potentially dangerous dogs until all appeals have been exhausted and a final decision is
rendered. Until the appeal is final, the dog must be controlled and confined pursuant to the
ruling from which the appeal was taken.
(h) Any appeal from the final decision of such Appellate Board shall be taken to Superior Court by
filing notice of appeal and a petition for review within ten business days from the final decision
of the Appellate Board. The appeal shall be heard de novo before a Superior Court judge sitting
in the County. The owner must follow all State laws and County Ordinances dealing with
dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs until all appeals have been exhausted and a final
decision is rendered. Until the appeal is final, the dog must be controlled and confined pursuant
to the ruling from which the appeal was taken.
State law reference(s) — Protection of Animals G.S. Chapter 19A et seq.; Dogs Chapter 67 et seq.;
Public Health Chapter 130A et seq.; Counties Chapter 153A et seq.
38. Section 5-64 — "Precautions against attacks by dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs" is hereby
amended by deleting the existing section to be replaced as follows:
Section 5-64. Precautions against attacks by dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs.
(a) It is unlawful for an owner to:
(1) Leave a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog unattended on the owner's real
property unless the dog is confined indoors, or in a securely enclosed and padlocked pen
with a concrete bottom and a secure top, or in another structure designed to restrain the
dog.
(2) Not post their property as required. The premises of the owner or possessor of the
dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog must be posted with four clearly visible
warning signs that adequately informs the public, including children, of the presence of a
dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog, and strategically placed on the property as
designated by the appropriate County authority.
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(3) Permit a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog to go beyond the owner's real
property unless the owner, or a responsible guardian over the age of 18, has the dog leashed
on a leash that is no more than six feet in length from the handle to the clasp, the leash is
in the hand of the owner or responsible guardian over the age of 18, and the dog is muzzled
or otherwise securely restrained and muzzled. Retractable leashes are not permitted.
(4) Permit a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog to be without a muzzle on the owner's
property when not confined in a secured enclosure, even in the presence of the owner or
others.
In the Section 5-63 determination, any of the measures included in this Section may be waived by the
Board or the Appellate Board, or other similar measures or conditions may be substituted in their place.
(b) Within seven calendar days after a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog determination
becomes final, the owner must have the dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog tattooed
with an identification number inside the right hind leg or micro -chip identification as directed
by the Animal Services division commander. Within 72 hours of the death of a dangerous dog or
potentially dangerous dog, the owner of the dog shall provide written notification of the dog's
death to the Animal Services. If the dog's body is not available, the notification shall fully identify
the dog and shall bear the notarized signature of the owner and a licensed veterinarian, all
attesting to the dog's death.
(c) If the owner of a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog transfers ownership or possession
of the dog to another person, within 48 hours of the transfer, both the prior and current owners
shall provide the following as a written notice to the Sheriff and Animal Services:
(1) The name and address of the new owner or possessor of the dog; and,
(2) That the person taking ownership or possession of the dog is aware of the dog's
dangerous or potentially dangerous dog's Board determination, as well as the dog's
specific dangerous or potentially dangerous behavior.
(d) The person taking ownership of the dog shall notify Animal Services within 48 hours of the dog's
change of address and their knowledge of the Board or Appellate Board's determination.
(e) Violation of this Section is a Class 3 criminal misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
$500.00 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days or both.
39. Section 5-65 — "Violation of conditions; euthanization" is hereby amended by deleting the existing
section to be replaced as follows:
Section 5-65. Violation of conditions; euthanization.
(a) Animal Services may take possession of any dog concerning whom it has cause to believe an owner
has violated Section 5-64. For this purpose, the requirement for sufficient cause shall be satisfied
if an officer observes the violation or if Animal Services obtains an affidavit setting forth the
violation. In the event that a dog which has been determined dangerous or potentially dangerous
receives a final determination that the conditions imposed pursuant to Section 5-64, the dog must
be surgically sterilized. An owner who violates Section 5-64 in a willful or negligent manner may
be found by the Board or Appellate Board to have forfeited all rights or ownership of the dog; and
upon final determination of such violation, the dog may be humanely euthanized by Animal
Services.
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(b) Appeals from rulings of the appellate board shall be heard in Superior Court. The appeal shall be
heard de novo before a Superior Court judge sitting in the County.
39. Add Section 5-66 — "Penalty for attacks by dangerous dogs or potentially dangerous dogs' to include
the following new language:
Section 5-66. Penalty for attacks by dangerous dogs or potentially dangerous dogs.
The owner of a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog that attacks a person and causes physical
injuries requiring medical treatment in excess of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be guilty of a
Class 1 misdemeanor.
State law reference(s) — Protection of Animals G.S. Chapter 19A et seq.; Dogs Chapter 67 et seq.;
Public Health Chapter 130A et seq.; Counties Chapter 153A et seq.
40. Add Section 5-67 — "Strict Liability' to include the following new language:
Section 5-67. Strict Liability.
The owner of a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog shall be strictly liable in civil damage
for any injuries or property damage the dog inflicts upon a person, his property, or another animal.
State law reference(s) — Protection of Animals G.S. Chapter 19A et seq.; Dogs Chapter 67 et seq.;
Public Health Chapter 130A et seq.; Counties Chapter 153A et seq.
41. Add Section 5-68 —"Confinement or leashing of vicious animals" to include the following new language:
Section 5-68. Confinement or leashing of vicious animals.
The local health director may declare an animal to be vicious and a menace to the public health when
the animal has attacked a person causing bodily harm without being teased, molested, provoked,
beaten, tortured or otherwise harmed. When an animal has been declared to be vicious and a
menace to the public health, the local health director shall order the animal to be confined to its
owner's property. However, the animal may be permitted to leave its owner's property when
accompanied by a responsible adult and restrained on a leash, no more than 6 feet in length from
handle to clasp. Retractable leashes are prohibited.
State Law reference— Confinement or leashing of vicious animals, G.S. 130A-200
C. Except as herein expressly amended, Chapter 5, Animals, shall remain unaltered and in full force and effect.
This ordinance is adopted and shall take effect on the 5th day of May, 2025.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
William E. Rivenbark, Chair
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
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by the heriff and funded by the Bboard of County Ceommissioners. The support services division
commander and employees shall be appointed and compensated in accordance with the personnel policies
of the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office.
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Services officers. In the performance of their duties, animal Animal-sServices officers shall have all the
powers, authority and immunity granted under this Cehapter and by the general laws of this Sstate to
enforce the provisions of this Cehapter, and the General Statutes as they relate to the care, treatment,
control or impounding of animals. Should any Aanimal Sservices officer also be a Ddeputy Ssheriff, he or she
shall also have all the power, authority, and immunity granted sworn law enforcement officers under general
laws of this Sstate.
(c) Except as may be otherwise provided by statutes, local laws or ordinances, no officer, agent or employee of
the Ccounty charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of this Cehapter or other applicable laws shall
be personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or
permitted in the discharge of such duties unless he acts with actual malice.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with, hinder or molest any Aanimal Sservices officer, police
officer, veterinarian or other duly appointed agent while in the performance of any duty authorized by this
Cehapter or to seek to release any animal in the custody of such agent, except in the manner as herein
provided. Each animal service officer while performing his respective duties shall wear an identification
insignia of size and design to be determined by the Ssheriff.
(e) Animal service officers, if not sworn law enforcement, shall not be authorized to carry on their person any
firearms of any kind unless otherwise authorized by the Ssheriff. Animal Sservices officers may store at the
animal shelter or carry in departmental vehicles firearms approved for use and use such firearms when
necessary to enforce sections of this Cehapter or under applicable laws for the control of wild, dangerous,
vicious or diseased animals.
(Code 1978, § 3-1; Ord. of 12-20-2010, § 1; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
State law reference(s)—Appointment of Aanimal Sservices officers authorized, G.S. 67-30 et seq.
Sec. 5-2. Advisory committee.
Reserved
SSsheF:ff -.....I shall seFve at the pleasure of the Sshe: ff Members Will inn de but aFe t limited • ted
Sec. 5-3. Duties of Aanimal Sservices unit.
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(a) The Aanimal Sservices Uunit shall be charged with the responsibility of:
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(1) Enforcing all tate laws, Ceounty ordinances, health regulations and resolutions relating to the care, I Formatted: Font color. Red, Strikethrough
custody and control of domestic animals, especially with regard to vaccination of dogs, cats, and ferrets
against rabies and the secure confinement or leashing and muzzling of dangerous and/or vicious
animals within the Ceounty. Notwithstanding the foregoing, reference is particularly made to G.S. 67-1
et seq. and G.S. 130A-184 et seq.
(2) Investigating cruelty, animal abuse or neglect with regard to dogs, cats and other domestic animals.
(3) Making such canvasses of the Ceounty, including homes in the Ceounty, as deemed necessary for the
purpose of ascertaining that all dogs, cats, and ferrets are duly and properly listed for registration
purposes and that all dogs, cats, and ferrets are vaccinated against rabies.
(4) Operating the Ceounty animal shelter pursuant to regulations adopted by the Bboard of Hhealth and
guidelines established by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
(5) Listing for registration for dogs, cats, and ferrets and maintaining a reference file in connection with
the list, all in accordance with the provisions of this Cehapter_
eemrnissieneFs.
(6) Issuing to the owner a citation for rabies vaccination at the time of redemption for any unvaccinated
dog, cat, or ferret four months of age or older. The animal shall be vaccinated by a licensed
veterinarian, a registered veterinary technician under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian,
or a licensed rabies vaccinator and proof returned to the Aanimal Sservices Utrnit by the owner of the
dog, cat, or ferret within three business days. If the rabies vaccination is administrated within 72 hours,
the citation shall be void. Individuals who fail to vaccinate their pet.within 72 hours may be issued
A citations. ^ ,..�.,a �:�tati ,.
(7) The commander and all Aanimal Sservices officers are empowered to issue citations to any person if
there is probable cause to believe that such person has violated any of the provisions of this Cehapter.
Citations so issued may be served in person upon the violator by the commander or any Aanimal
Sservices officer or they may be mailed by certified mail. Any citation so served or mailed shall direct
the alleged violator to make payment of the fine provided therein to Aanimal Sservices on or before a
specific day and hour stated on the citation and the period so specified shall not be less than 72 hours
after service or delivery to the violator. If the violator is served by mail, the violator shall have 20 days
from the date of the citation to pay said citation. The citation fines may be recovered by the Ceounty in
a civil action in the nature of a debt if the offender does not pay the penalty within 20 days after being
cited.
Any alleged violator may make written appeal of the citation to the Hhealth Ddirector or his designee
within 20 days of the date of the citation. The right to appeal from the Hhealth Ddirector is to the New
Hanover County Superior Court.
(8) In addition to and/or in lieu of the civil citation provided for in subsection (a)(7) of this section, the
support services division commander may forthwith have a criminal complaint entered against the
violator and secure and issue a warrant for his arrest or issue a summons against such person to
appear in court. The arrest or summons shall be for the violation of the section of this Cehapter
charged in the citation, and, upon conviction, the defendant shall be subject to the penalties
prescribed by this Cehapter.
(9) All records with respect to the citation forms and their disposition shall be maintained so that all such
forms shall be capable of an immediate accounting. Records of citations shall be maintained in the
shelter's software database.
(b) The Ceounty Finance oefficer or his representative shall periodically investigate the records of the division
for the purpose of determining the disposition of the citation forms and shall report the result of such
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investigation to the Ceounty Mmanager. For the purpose of making this investigation, he shall have access to
the records of the division.
(Code 1978, § 3-3; Ord. of 3-8-2004; Ord. of 12-20-2010, §§ 2-9; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
State law references) —Dogs, G.S. 130A-34 et seq.; G.S. 130A-185 et seq.; provision of local public health services,
G.S. 130A-34 et seq.
Sec. 5-4. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Cehapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to
them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Anima! Sservices means the nimal ;services Uunit; Aanimal sServices shelter; New Hanover County Animal
Services.
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animal snetter means amr :remise or facility which is used to house or contain seized. stranomeiess.
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quarantined, abandoned, or unwanted animals for the purpose of impounding and caring for all animals running at
large or otherwise subject to impoundment in accordance with the provisions of this Chanter and which is under
contract with owned or maintained by a county- citN, town or other municipality; or by a duly incorporated
humane society, animal welfare soci ociety for the Prevention of cruelt- to animals or other non r fit
organization devoted to the welfare-, protection" rehabilitation, or humane treatment of animals.
At large means the state of an animal when it is off the property of its owner and not under the restraint of a
competent person. ------------
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*Boarding Kennel means a facility or establishment which regularly offers to theyublic the service of
boarding dogs or cats or both for a fee. Such a facility or establishment may, in addition to providing shelter, food
and water, offer grooming, daycare. or other services for doss or cats. A boardine kennel must be aaoropriately
licen d from the required authority and be in com liance with the Federal Animal Welfare Act and NCGS Cha ter
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Fn-oFethan fO _ _ _ e ae or cats that haven t been spayed
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female does rim for the oary purpose of the sale of their offspring as companion animals. A commercial breeder
must be appropriatel • licensed from the required authority and be in com liance with the Federal Animal Welfare
Act and NCGS Chapter 19A.
*.Commercial Breeding Operation means the physical location or facility at which a commercial breeder_--------- -- Formatted: Font: Italic
breeds or maintains adult female does and the offsarine. This does not include those kennels or establishments
operated primarily for the purpose of boarding or training hunting sporting herding assistance or guide doss. A
commercial breeder operation must be appropriately licensed from the re uired authority and be in com liance
with the Federal Animal Welfare Ad and NCGS Chapter 19A.
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Competent person means a person of suitable age and discretion so as to keep the animal under sufficient
restraint and control in order to prevent harm to person and property.
,Qonoerous dog means a doa that without pro -vocation -has killed or inflicted severe iniury on a person_ or is____ Formatted: Font: Italic
d_ etermined by the person or Board designated by the County authority responsible for animal control to be
potentially dangerous because the dog has engaged in one or more of the behaviors listed under Potentially
Dangerous Dog.
�7ealer means any person who sells, exchange�sor donates. or offers to sell, exchange. or donate animals to _----Formatted: Font: Italic ,
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another dealer net shop or research facili[v: provided, however that an individual who breeds and raises on his `-
own Premises no more than the offspring of five canines or felines females per year, unless bred and raised
specifically for research purposes shall not be considered a dealer. A dealer must be apgropriately licensed
through the required authoriry and be in compliance with the Federal Animal Welfare Act and NCGS Chapter 19A.
Dog means any male or female member of the genus Canis.
Dog shelter means an area sufficient in size to contain a constrained dog in a normal sitting, standing, and
sleeping position. The area must have sides and a leakproof roof to give protection from the elements. The ground,
base or foundation on which the dog must stand or rest must be well drained and not subject to flooding or
continuously wet or muddy conditions.
Exposed to rabies means that an animal has been bitten by or otherwise come into contact with any animal
known or suspected to have been infected with rabies.
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unconsciousness and immediate death or by a method that involves anesthesia roduced bY. an agent which causes painless ainless loss of consciousness and death during such loss of consciousness.
lfobby breeder means any person who during any 12 _month period, has an animal thatgives birth to more --------
than one litter of cats or dogs. If aperson has more than four dogs or cats that have not been spayed or neutered
which are more than six months of age, they are considered a breeder. A hobby breeder must be appropriatel
licensed by the required authority and be in compliance with the Federal Animal Welfare Act and NCG5 Chapter
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ealendaF yeaF.
Neutered male means any male which has been surgically altered to prevent reproduction.
Outside enclosure means a pen large enough to provide each dog less than 25 pounds with a kennel of at
least eight feet b�ten feet in size, and each dog 25 pounds or greater with a kennel of ten feet x-_by feet in
size. Animal ervices reserves the right to determine if a space is considered suitable for the number and size of
dogs housed in an outdoor enclosure.
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any animal. .... The9wReF s. sable tn. the ea Fe aeto .ns And hpha d.si has Animals Owner means any[ person or
I al entitythat has a essesso ro er right in an animal. A possessoryinterest includes but is not limited to
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owning, keepine having charge of sheltering, feeding harborinlL or taking care ofany animal. The owner is
responsible for the care, actions, and behavior of his animals.
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A-�s -real ro ert -means an real property l owned or leased b owner
the or of the-animal---but-does--
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include any Public right -of way or a common area of a condominium, apartment comalex. or town house
development.
`P etsho means a person or tablishment that acquires for ur oses of resale animals bred b o hers .......... -- Formatted: Font: Italic
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where, as owner, ag nt. or onconsignment. and that sells, trades. or offers to sell or trade such animals to the
general oublic at retail or wholesale. A pet shop must be appropriately licensed by the reQuired authoritV, and be
in compliance with the Federal Animal Welfare Act and NCGS Chapter 19A.
,otentiolh-donrcerous doo means a dog that the person or Board -designated by the County authority ------------ --� Formatted: Font: Italic
res onsible for animal control determines to have:
al Inflicted a bit on a person that resulted in broken bones or disfif,'uring lacerations or re uired
cosmetic surxery or hospitalization: or
bl Killed or inflicted server injury upon m is animal when not on the owner's real propertya or
c Approached a person when not on the owner's real property in a vicious or terrorizinit manner in an -------rbcm..
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Public nuisance means: ent at: 0.75"
(11 )—A public nuisance is that which annoys and disturbs rights and privileges common to the public or -
to all the people of the community, rendering their ordinary use or occupation of their property
physically uncomfortable to them, or constituting a health hazard to any person.
j21 Nuisance is also defined in Art III, Sec 23-71 of NHC Municode as any person doing an unlawful act, or
omjttjn toperform a duty, or suffering or permitting any condition or thing to be or exist, which at
omission, condition or things eitherIll injures or endangers the health or safety of others: or (21 in any
wav renders other persons insecure in life of the use of property, or produces unreasonable,
unwarrantable or material annQVance, discomfort or hurt to other versons.
M(-24Enumerated in this definition, by way of example, and not limited to, certain types of animals, are
actions involving animals, or conditions maintained or permitted by the animals' owners or possessors
which shall constitute prima facie evidence of a public nuisance, whether such animals are located or
such acts are committed on or off the owner's or possessors' premises:
a. Any animal which is found at large off the premises of its owner and not under the restraint of a
competent person.
b. Any animal which damages the property of anyone other than its owner, including, but not
limited to, turning over garbage containers or damaging gardens, flowers or vegetables.
C. Any animal which is a vicious animal.
d. Maintaining animals in an environment of unsanitary condition is in violation of section 5-15.
e. Any act which by virtue of number or type and location is offensive or dangerous to the public
health, safety or welfare.
f. Any animal which barks, whines, or howls in an excessive, continuous, or untimely manner.
g. Any animal which is diseased and/or dangerous to the public health.
h. Any animal which habitually or repeatedly chases, snaps at, attacks or barks at pedestrians,
bicycles or vehicles, and is not in an enclosure or under restraint.
i. Failure to confine a female dog or cat while in heat in such a manner that she will not be in
contact with another dog or cat, nor create a nuisance; but this section shall not be construed to
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prohibit the intentional breeding of animals within an enclosed area on the premises of the
owner of an animal which is being bred.
Rabbit shelter means an area sufficient in size to contain a constrained rabbit in a normal sitting, turning and
stretching position. The shelter must be structurally sound, provide protection from predators and adverse
environments, and be easily sanitized. The roof must have enough overhang to protect the rabbit from rain.
Restraint means the state of a dog if it is controlled by means of an attended leash, or is on or within a
vehicle being driven or parked, or is within a secure enclosure. Exceptions to restraint are as follows: Organized
and lawful dog functions; e.g., dog exercise within designated areas of public parks, hunting, obedience training,
field and water training, law enforcement training and/or in the pursuit of working or competing in those legal
endeavors. A dog shall be maintained securely on the property of its owner. Ropes, chains, and the like are
prohibited for any purpose under this Cehapter.
Secure enclosure means a padlocked pen, with a concrete bottom and a secured top and/or a locked home
or locked outbuilding with a concrete bottom.
Spayed female means any female which has been surgically altered to prevent conception.
Stray animal means any animal within the ;county wandering at large -unleashed,-or -lost--and—-which----does not
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have an owner, or does not bear evidence of the identification of any owner, or any dog or cat within the CCounty _-
whose owner, if determinable, has failed to pay for and procure County license/rabies vaccination tag._ --------
Unaltered animal means any unspayed female or unneutered male animal.
Vicious animal means any animal that has made an unprovoked attack on a human by biting or in any
manner causing injury or the reasonable likelihood of injury or one who habitually or repeatedly attacks farm
stock, livestock,domestic exotic or other pets.
(Code 1978, § 3-4; Ord. of 5-15-2006, §§ 3, 4; Ord. of 4-2-2007; Ord. of 9-22-2008; Ord. of 12-20-2010, § 10; Ord.
of 3-12-2012)
Cross reference(s)—Definitions generally, § 1-2.
State law reference(s)—Animal welfare act, G.S. 19A-20 et seq,Dom s. G.S. Chapter 67.
Sec. 5-5. Rabies vaccination and CQounty pet registration.
(a) Every person who is responsible for any puppy, kitten, or ferret shall have such puppy, kitten, or ferret
vaccinated against rabies and registered as provided in this section on or before when the puppy, kitten, or
ferret reaches four months of age, but no earlier than three months of age.
(b) Every dog, cat, and ferret shall be vaccinated as indicated by the Sstate and the Ceounty. No dog, cat, or
ferret shall be exempted from this section due to advanced age.
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(c) The support services division commander shall issue numbered rabies tags for distribution to veterinarians to
accomplish the vaccination -registration program described in this Cchapter. Rabies certificates issued to pet
owners in New Hanover County shall note if the pet owner paid a 'county pet registration for their pet. - Formatted: Strikethrough
There also shall be a statement indicating that the Ceounty requires all dogs, cats and ferrets four months or
older to pay an annual Ceounty registration fee. This information shall either be programmed into the
veterinary hospital's computer program or stamped on the certificate by the hospital. Such stamp shall be
provided by Aanimal Sservices.
(d) The Bboard of Ceounty Ccommissioners shall establish a preset fee for each combined set comprising a
vaccination -registration certificate and a tag. This fee shall be in addition to the amount the veterinarian may
charge for their supplies and services in vaccinating a dog, cat, or ferret.
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(e) No veterinarian practicing in the Ceounty shall vaccinate a dog, cat, or ferret without complying with the
regulation requirements of this section. Each veterinarian who agrees to act as an agent of the Ceounty to
collect the pet registration fees will be provided rabies tags from the support services division commander.
Veterinarians who choose not to collect the registration fees shall be responsible for providing their own
rabies tags.
(f) Each veterinarian shall pay the fee to the support services division commander for each set of certificates
and tags as established by the Cpounty_board of health by the tenth day of the following month. Formatted: Strikethrough
(g) When vaccinating any dog, cat, or ferret, a veterinarian shall completely fill out in triplicate copies of the
rabies certificate with the information required by the support services division commander. The
veterinarian shall immediately provide one copy to the person responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret and who
is presenting the dog, cat, or ferret for vaccination -registering and present another copy to the support
services division commander by the tenth day of the following month. The remaining copy of the certificate
shall be retained by the veterinarian performing the vaccination.
(h) The copy of the certificate given to a person responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret shall be retained by that
person and be available for inspection by the support services division commander or an authorized
representative or any law enforcement officer.
(i) At the time of vaccination of any dog, cat, or ferret, the veterinarian shall deliver the tag to the person
responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret. It is the responsibility of every person responsible for a dog, cat, or
ferret to attach the tag to the collar or harness of the vaccinated dog, cat, or ferret and determine that such
collar or harness is worn by that dog, cat, or ferret at all times when the dog, cat, or ferret is outside the
residence of a person responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret. Any dog, cat, or ferret found without a tag may
be deemed to be not vaccinated under this Cehapter.
(1) A veterinarian shall be reimbursed and paid the fee for each certificate and tag by the person responsible for
the dog, cat, or ferret being vaccinated and registered, and payment may be retained by the veterinarian in
addition to the veterinarian's fee for vaccinating the animal.
(k) The first vaccination of a dog, cat, or ferret shall be valid for one year from the date of vaccination. The
second vaccination for dogs or cats shall be valid for three years from the date of the second vaccination.
Ferrets require annual rabies vaccinations. The support services division commander shall be responsible for
notifying the person responsible for the vaccination of any dog, cat, or ferret that his dog, cat, or ferret needs
to be vaccinated again.
(1) Dog, cat, or ferret registrations shall be valid for one year from the date of the vaccination and shall be
renewed annually during the same month. The support services division commander shall mail out a
registration renewal notice to each dog, cat, and ferret owner registered with animal the month before their
dog, cat or ferret registration expires.
(m) It shall be the responsibility of the person responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret to have the dog, cat, or ferret
vaccinated -registered on time.
(n) A dog, cat, or ferret brought into the Ceounty which has been vaccinated in accordance with the
requirements of the Sstate pursuant to G.S. 130A-193, shall be registered in the Ceounty within 30 days of
initial entry into the Ccounty. All other dogs, cats, or ferrets brought into the Ceounty shall be vaccinated and
registered immediately. This registration shall be accomplished in either of the following ways:
(1) A person responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret may have the animal vaccinated under the procedure
previously described in this section.
(2) A person responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret may present a valid rabies vaccination certificate from a
veterinarian licensed by a state of the United States (regardless of whether that veterinarian has been
licensed in the Sstate) to a veterinarian which registers dogs, cats and ferrets for the Ceounty or to the
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support services division commander or his authorized representative at Aanimal services. Upon
presentation of such a document, the person responsible for the dog, cat, or ferret shall be issued a
receipt verifying registration to expire no later than the period the anti -rabies is effective, upon
payment of the registration fee established by the Bboard of Ceounty Ceommissioners.
(o) [Reserved.]
(p) The support services division commander or his authorized representative or any police officer who
discovers that a person responsible for a dog, cat, or ferret does not have valid proof of rabies vaccination
shall cause the person who owns, redeems or adopts a dog, cat, or ferret to vaccinate such dog, cat, or ferret
within 72 hours. If the rabies vaccination is administered within the 72 hours, the citation shall be void.
Individuals who fail to vaccinate their dog, cat, or ferret within the 72 hours shall be issued additional
anetheF_citations. It is the owner's responsibility to notify Aanimal Sservices that the rabies vaccination has
been administered or pay the fine.
(q) The support services division commander or his authorized representative or any law enforcement officer
who discovers that a person responsible for a dog, cat, or ferret does not have valid proof of a current
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and cause the person who owns, redeems or adopts a dog, cat, or ferret to purchase such dog, cat, or ferret
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within 72 hours shall be issued additional anetheF_citations for failure to purchase the required registration.
It is the owner's responsibility to submit to Aanimal Sservices proof of purchase. County pet registration
citations shall not be void. No Ceounty registration shall be sold without proof of a current rabies vaccination.
(r) In addition to all other penalties prescribed by law, a dog, cat, or ferret is subject to impoundment in
accordance with the provisions of this Cehapter if the dog, cat, or ferret is found not wearing a currently valid
dog, cat, or ferret vaccination -registration tag.
(s) It shall be unlawful for any person to use for any dog, cat, or ferret a vaccination -registration tag issued to
any other dog, cat, or ferret.
(t) Any operator of a kennel/cattery or owner or keeper of a pack of dogs or cats, in lieu of paying the
registration fee for individual dogs or cats as provided, may pay the current fee schedule adopted by the
Ceounty Bboard of Hhealth for a kennel/cattery. Specialty pet registrations shall be purchased at Aanimal
Sservices, and a valid vaccination certificate shall be presented before each animal is registered.
(Code 1978, § 3-5; Ord. of 12-20-2010, § 11; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
State law reference(s)—Rabies vaccination certificates, G.S. 130A-189; vaccination and confinement of dogs and
cats brought into the Sstate, G.S. 130A-193; Ceounty rabies vaccination clinics, G.S. 130A-187; fee for
vaccination at Ceounty rabies vaccination clinics, G.S. 130A-188; authority to impose an annual license tax on
dogs and other pets, G.S. 153A-153; dogs and cats not wearing required rabies vaccination tags, G.S. 130A-
192.; G.S. 130A-185 et seq.
Sec. 5-6. Keeping stray animals.
It shall be unlawful for any person in the ounty to knowingly and intentionally harbor, feed, keep in
possession by confinement, or otherwise, any stray animal which does not belong to him, unless he has, within 24
hours from the time such animal came into his possession, notified nimal Sservices of his intentions to either
surrender the stray animal to_vanimal Sservices or advertise such stray animal in the local newspaper that has an
online or hard L . resence. -with the most circulations of five consecutive days. If the individual holding the
stray animal selects to advertise the animal and the prior owner does not respond by the tenth day, the individual
who has advertised shall be deemed the legal owner. If the advertisement has not started within 72 hours,
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Aanimal Sservices requires that the animal be surrendered to an authorized representative of Aanimal Sservices. It
shall be unlawful for any person to refuse to surrender any such stray animal.
(Code 1978, § 3-6; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
Sec. 5-7. Rabies vaccination and control.
(a) Vaccination required. Should it be deemed necessary by the Ceounty Hhealth Ddirector, the Bboard of
Ceounty gommissioners or the Sstate public health veterinarian that other animals be vaccinated in order to
prevent or control an epidemic, a potential epidemic, an existing epidemic or other communicable
conditions dangerous to or threatening the health or welfare of persons or animals in the Ccounty, it shall be
unlawful for an owner to fail to provide current, necessary inoculations as directed against rabies or other
communicable diseases or conditions.
(b) Bite cases; duty to report. Every dog, cat, or ferret which has bitten anyone or which shows symptoms of
rabies shall be confined immediately and shall be reported immediately to Aanimal Sservices by its owners or
persons having charge of the animal. Health care providers, hospitals, and veterinarians are required to
notify local health jurisdictions of animal bites to humans. The purpose of reporting is to assure appropriate
rabies prevention measures are initiated after a bite, including observation of healthy dogs, cats, and ferrets;
laboratory testing of wild animals; wound care and appropriate rabies post -exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
Thereupon, the animal shall be securely quarantined at the direction of the support services division
commander for a period of not less than ten days and shall not be released from such quarantine except by
written permission from the support services division commander. If the dog, cat, or ferret becomes sick during
the ten-day period, the dog, cat, or ferret shall be examined by a licensed veterinarian at the expense of the
owner. The biting animal, and its record of vaccination and registration, if any, shall be inspected by an Aanimal
Sservices officer, who shall observe the following procedure:
(1) A properly vaccinated and licensed animal may be securely quarantined and confined on the owner's
premises if an Aanimal Sservices officer determines that the owner has an adequate means of
confinement and quarantine upon his own premises, that the animal is being properly and adequately
confined and quarantined on the owner's premises, and the animal is subject to observation by
Aanimal Sservices at any time during the ten-day quarantine period. The owner has 72 hours to
present to the officer proof of vaccination and license. If valid proof is not presented within 72 hours,
the Aanimal Sservices officer shall seize the animal and confine it at a veterinary hospital, in a kennel
approved by Aanimal Sservices at the expense of the owner to complete the quarantine or
confinement period. The animal shall not be vaccinated prior to or during quarantine and confinement.
(2) Any animal not properly vaccinated or licensed shall immediately be quarantined and confined in a
veterinary hospital, in a kennel approved by Aanimal Sservices at the expense of the owner for the ten-
day quarantine period. The animal shall not be vaccinated prior to or during quarantine and
confinement.
(3) Any stray animal shall immediately be quarantined and confined in the Ceounty Aanimal Sshelter for a
ten-day period, or sacrificed, and the head examined for rabies.
(c) Surrender for quarantine required on demand. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, it shall be
unlawful for the owner to refuse to release upon demand, after an investigation by Aanimal S-services any
animal which has bitten a human or other warm-blooded animal for the purpose of quarantine, the expense
of which shall be borne by the owner. If rabies does not develop within ten days, the animal may be
reclaimed upon payment of the current fee schedule adopted by the Bboard of Hhealth and upon
compliance with other provisions of this chapter.
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(d) Rabies diagnosed. If any animal dies while under observation for rabies, that animal's head shall be
submitted to the Ceounty Hhealth Ddepartment and the -state Liaboratory of hygiene for analysis.
(e) Emergency quarantine and procedure.
(1) When reports indicate a positive diagnosis of rabies, the Ceounty Ddirector of Pyublic Hhealth shall
order an areawide quarantine for such period as deemed necessary; and upon the invoking of such
emergency quarantine by the Hhealth Ddirector, no animal capable of contracting rabies shall be at
large or not strictly restrained during such period except for treatment at the office of a licensed
veterinarian. During such quarantine, no animal may be taken or shipped from the CQeounty without
written permission of the Hhealth Ddirector, and each member of Aanimal Sservices, police and
sSheriff's Opffice depa ne:.c_is fully authorized during such emergency to impound or follow the
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procedures in G.S. 130A-195 in handling any animal found running at large in the Ceounty.
(2) During the quarantine period, the Hhealth Ddirector shall be empowered to provide for a program of
mass immunization by the establishment of temporary emergency rabies vaccination clinics
strategically located throughout the Ceounty. No animal which has been impounded by reason of its
being a stray, unclaimed by its owner, shall be allowed to be adopted from the animal shelter during
the period of emergency rabies quarantine except by special authorization of the Ceounty Hhealth
Ddirector.
(f) Destruction of animals bitten by rabid animal. Animals without a current rabies vaccination that are bitten by
a known rabid animal shall be immediately destroyed unless the owner agrees to strict isolation of the
animal at the animal shelter or at a veterinary hospital for a period of six months; or if the animal has a
current rabies inoculation, it shall be revaccinated immediately. Any currently rabies vaccinated animal that
is not revaccinated within five days of exposure shall be handled as an unvaccinated animal.
(g) Extension of quarantine. If there are additional positive cases of rabies occurring during the period of
quarantine, such period of quarantine may be extended at the discretion of the Ceounty Hhealth Ddirector.
(h) Killing or releasing animals under observation prohibited; penalty. It shall be unlawful for any person to kill or
release any animal under observation or quarantine for rabies, any animal suspected or having been exposed
to rabies, or any animal having bitten a human or other warm-blooded animal, or to remove such animal
from the Ceounty without written permission from the Ccounty Hhealth Ddirector. Any violation of this
section shall be subject to those penalties prescribed by S5ection 5-23.
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(i) Surrender of carcass for examinations. The carcass of any dead animal exposed to rabies shall be surrendered
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(Code 1978, § 3-7; Ord. of 12-20-2010, §§ 12-14; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
State law reference(s)—Rabies quarantine, G.S. 130A-185 et seq., G.S. 130A-194 et seq.; confinement of all biting
dogs and cats, G.S. 130A-196; confinement, G.S. 130A-198; infected dogs and cats to be destroyed, G.S.
130A-197; rabid animals to be destroyed, G.S. 130A-199.
Sec. 5-8. Wearing of collar, tag and identification required.
(a) Upon the owner's compliance with the rabies inoculation and registration provisions of this Cehapter, there
shall be issued to the owner a numbered rabies vaccination tag, stamped with the number and the year for
which the tag was issued.
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(b) It shall be unlawful for any dog or cat owner to fail to provide his dog or cat with a collar or harness to which
a current Ceounty registration/rabies vaccination tag shall be securely attached.
(c) A collar or harness with attached tag shall be worn at all times. A dog or cat shall be exempt from wearing
the collar or harness when the dog or cat is confined to an enclosure on the owner's premises, or during the
time the dog or cat is performing at shows, obedience trials, tracking tests, field trials, training schools or
other events sanctioned and supervised by a recognized organization. Owners of dogs and cats not wearing a
tag as required in this section may be prosecuted for violating this Cehapter, or the dog or cat may be
impounded.
(Code 1978, § 3-8; Ord. of 12-20-2010, §§ 15, 16)
State law references) —Dogs and cats not wearing required rabies vaccination tags, G.S. 130A-192.
Sec. 5-9. Dogs, cats, or ferrets running at large prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any owner of a dog, cat, or ferret to allow it to run at large off the premises of its
owner.
(b) Upon an Aanimal Sservices Oefficer's observation of a dog, cat, or ferret running at large, or off the premises
of its owner and not under the restraint of a competent person, the officer may, at his discretion, impound
the dog, cat, or ferret or return it to its owner.
(c) Upon an Aanimal Sservices u—ff[cer's receipt of a complaint that a dog, cat, or ferret is running at large or is
off the premises of its owner and not under the restraint of a competent person, the officer shall investigate
the complaint; and upon finding that there is probable cause that a violation has occurred, the officer may
issue a citation or a warning or take any other action contained in this Cehapter or any Sstate law as the
circumstances may require.
(d) Any owner cited for a violation of this Cehapter may discharge the citation upon payment of the current fee
schedule adopted by the Bboard Ceounty Ceommiss! oners. If the dog, cat, or ferret is impounded, the owner
may redeem the dog, cat, or ferret under the provisions of section 5-17, provided the owner is in compliance
with all other applicable provisions of this Chapter. If the owner is charged under a warrant, summons, or
bill of indictment and convicted, the provisions of section 5-23 shall apply.
(Code 1978, § 3-7; Ord. of 12-20-2010, § 7; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
Cross reference(s)—Public nuisance for other at large animals, § 5-32
Sec. 5-10. Vicious animals.
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep any vicious, dangerous, or fierce animal within the Ceounty unless
the animal is confined within a secure building or secure enclosure, or unless the animal is securely muzzled and
under restraint by a competent person who, by means of a leash which is nc more than six feet in len th from
handle to clasp and in hand, has such animal totally under control at all times. The Health Director shall make this
determination.
(Code 1978, § 3-10)
Cross reference(s)—Environment, ch. 23.
State law reference(s)—Precautions against attacks by dangerous dogs, G.S. 67-4.2 et seq.; possession of
dangerous animals, G.S. 153A-131.
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Sec. 5-11. Barking dogs.
It shall be unlawful for any dog owner to keep or have a dog that habitually or repeatedly barks in such a
manner or to such an extent that it is a public nuisance.
(Code 1978, § 3-11)
Sec. 5-12. Teasing and molesting.
It shall be unlawful for any person to maliciously tease, molest, bait or in any way bother any animal.
(Code 1978, § 3-12)
State law reference(s)—Authority to prohibit the abuse of animals, G.S. 153A-127.
Sec. 5-13. Injuring animals; notice required.
It shall be unlawful for any person injuring a dog or cat, or other domestic animal by running over or into a
dog or cat, or coming into contact with a dog or cat, with an automobile, motorcycle, bicycle or other vehicle, to
fail to immediately notify the owner of the animal, Aanimal Sservices, or the police department if in a city or the
Ssheriff's Office depa-aw--PA_if in the Ceounty.
(Code 1978, § 3-13; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
Sec. 5-14. Health and welfare.
It shall be unlawful for any person to molest, torture, deprive of necessary sustenance, cruelly beat,
needlessly mutilate or kill, wound, injure, poison, abandon or subject to conditions detrimental to its health or
general welfare any animal or to cause or procure such action. The term "torture," "torment" or "cruelty" shall be
held to include every act, omission or neglect whereby unjustifiable physical pain, suffering or death is caused or
permitted; but such terms shall not be construed to prohibit lawful shooting of birds, deer and other game for
human food, nor to prohibit Aanimal Sservices or its agents or the humane society or veterinarians from
destroying dangerous, unwanted, sickly or injured animals in a humane manner -
(Code 1978, § 3-14)
State law reference(s)—Animal welfare act, G.S. 19A-20 et seq.
Sec. 5-15. Manner of keeping and treating animals generally.
It shall be unlawful for any person to keep animals under unsanitary or inhumane conditions, or to fail to
provide proper food and water at all times, shelter from the weather, reasonably clean quarters and proper
medical attention for sick, diseased or injured animals as defined in G.S. 19A-23, as well as adequate inoculation
against disease, according to the species of the animal kept.
(Code 1978, § 3-15)
State law reference(s)—Definitions of animal welfare act, G.S. 19A-23; penalty for failure to adequately care for
animals, G.S. 19A-35.
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Sec. 5-16. Impounding animals.
(a) Authorized. Any animal which is lost, strayed or unwanted or any dog, cat, or ferret which is found not
wearing a currently valid CEounty registration/rabies vaccination tag, as required by Sstate law or this
Cehapter, or any dog, cat, or ferret found being treated inhumanely, shall be confined at Aanimal Sservices in
a humane manner for a period of five business days for redemption by the owner or otherwise disposed of
as provided in this section.
(b) Release, sale, destruction. If an impounded animal is not redeemed by the owner within the time allowed for
redemption, it may be offered for adoption to any responsible individual who is willing to comply with this
Cehapter; and when such animal is offered for adoption, it shall be to the first person paying for it as
provided in this Aarticle. The support services division commander may take a person's association with the
prior owner into consideration when determined if he or she is sufficiently responsible to adopt. Animals not
redeemed within the required holding period after being taken into custody may be destroyed by Aanimal
Sservices in a humane manner as recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association, or may be
made available to officially approved and recognized medical schools or research institutions, or for use by a
local veterinarian as a blood donor or for a study of local animal diseases. If the animal is made available for
study of local animal diseases, blood samples shall be taken at Aanimal Sservices; then the animal will be
euthanized at Aanimal Sservices. If the animal is made available for research, the animal must be euthanized
at Aanimal Sservices.
(c) Notifying owner. Immediately upon impounding an animal, Aanimal Sservices shall make reasonable efforts
to notify the owner and inform such owner of the conditions whereby the animal may be redeemed.
(d) Suspected rabies. Animals impounded which have been bitten or are suspected of having been bitten by a
rabid animal or appear to be suffering from rabies shall not be released but shall be treated in accordance
with the provision in section 5-7.
(e) Unwanted, diseased or injured animals. If an animal is officially surrendered by the owner to Aanimal
Sservices, it becomes property of the Ceounty and may be adopted or destroyed in a humane manner
immediately.
(f) Other diseased or injured animals. Any animal impounded which is badly wounded or diseased and has no
identification shall be destroyed immediately in a humane manner. If the animal has identification, Aanimal
Sservices shall attempt to notify the owner before disposing of such animal; but if the owner cannot be
reached readily, and the animal is suffering, Aanimal Sservices may destroy the animal in a humane manner
within its discretion.
(g) Provision for animals, Aanimal Sservices cannot care for. Animal Sservices is authorized to obtain suitable
board, maintenance and care for any impounded animal, from any available source, when Aanimal Sservices
is not equipped to provide care. The owner of any animal impounded and provided care under this section
may redeem the animal within five business days upon the payment of all costs of maintenance,
transportation and care in addition to the regular redemption fees provided in section 5-17. If not redeemed,
the animal may be sold for fair market value and report of the sale duly reported to CC ounty finance.
(h) Animals impounded pursuant to judicial process or administrative seizure. Should Aanimal Sservices take
possession of any animals pursuant to a judicial order, warrant or administrative seizure, or other authorized
action, by any law enforcement officer or Aanimal Sservices Oefficer, the animal shall be confined at Aanimal
Sservices or another appropriate facility designated by the support services division commander for a period
of five business days. Prior to the end of the fifth business day of the holding period, the owner must remove
the animal to a site acceptable to the support services Ddivision Ceommander with a maintenance
agreement acceptable to the Ddirector, pending resolution of any pertinent judicial proceeding. Any animals
not removed in accord with the manner and time specified in this subsection shall be deemed abandoned.
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Any such abandoned animal shall become the sole property of the Ceounty and may be offered for adoption,
destroyed or otherwise disposed at the Ceounty's election. Any and all incurred costs, expenses and fees for
maintenance, transportation and care, whether within or outside the Ceounty, shall be the duty and liability
of the owner whose animal was impounded under this section. Should a Ceourt Oerder any injunctive relief
permitting the subject animal to remain within the Ceounty at the Aanimal Sservices facility or at some other
facility within the Ceounty acceptable to the support services Ddivision Ceommander, the owner must pay all
costs, expenses and fees for maintenance and care on a weekly basis, in advance of the weekly term. Should
such costs, expenses and fees not be paid within two working days of their being due, the animal shall be
deemed abandoned and shall become the sole property of the Ceounty.
(Code 1978, § 3-16; Ord. of 12-20-2010, § 18; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
State law references) —Care of seized animals, G.S. 19A-47; Animal welfare act.-G.S. 19A-20 et sey-
Sec. 5-17. Redemption procedure for impounded animals.
(a) When any animal has been impounded at Aanimal Sservices, notice of such impoundment shall be given to
the owner; or if the owner is unknown, notice shall be posted on the Sheriff's Office website for three 3
business days; or if the animal has a valid Ceounty license/rabies vaccination tag, it shall be posted on the Formatted: Strikethrough
Sheriff's Office website for fivej5) business days or until disposal of the animal. The notice shall be posted
on the animal's pen at Aanimal Sservices and shall indicate the time and place of taking the animal and the
time and date of posting the notice. The time for redemption of the animal shall not begin to run until such
notice has been given or posted on the Sheriff's Office website:
(b) The owner shall be entitled to resume possession of his animal, except as already provided for certain
animals, upon compliance with the provisions of this Cehapter and upon payment of the current fee schedule
adopted by the Bboard of Ceounty Ceommissioners.
(c) If two or more violations occur within one year, the owner redemption fee shall be paid according to the
current fee schedule adopted by the Bboard of Ceounty Ceommissioners. In addition to other fees set out in
this section, a boarding fee at the rate according to the current fee schedule adopted by the Bboard of
Ceounty Ceommissioners shall be paid before animals may be redeemed.
(Code 1978, § 3-17; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
Sec. 5-18. Exemptions.
Veterinary hospitals, clinics and other premises operated by licensed veterinarians for the care and
treatment of animals are exempt from the provisions of this hapter except for sections 5-5, 5-14 and 5-15.
(Code 1978, § 3-18)
Sec. 5-19. Interference.
It shall be unlawful and a violation of this hapter for any person to release any animal from a trap or cage,
or carry away, interfere with or damage any trap or cage set out or placed by 4animal Sservices.
(Code 1978, § 3-19; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
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Sec. 5-20. Collection of dogs and cats for resale prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to collect any dog or cat within the ounty for the purpose of resale. This
shall include, but is not limited to, home solicitations or the setting of traps on any land within the aunty for the
purpose of reselling these animals.
(Code 1978, § 3-20)
Sec. 5-21. Creation of trust fund, acceptance, investment, use and expenditure of gifts, grants
and award to nimal ervices.
(a) The Aanimal ervices trust fund account may accept and disburse gifts, grants and awards made to nimal
Sservices.
(b) The trust fund account is to be self-perpetuating from year to year unless abolished by the Bk oard of
Ceounty I ommissioners.
(c) The trust fund shall be for the use of nimal Sservices capital outlays, spay/neuter programs with local
veterinary hospitals, pet parks and programs to increase pet adoption.
(d) Gifts, grants and awards received from public and private donors shall be deposited in the nimal ervices
trust fund account created in this ection and shall at all times be kept separate and apart from the general
funds of such that they will ensure to the use and benefit of nimal _ ervices.
(e) Gifts, grants and awards not immediately used shall be invested in accordance with the Ceounty's
investment policy.
(f) Funds not expended at the close of the fiscal year shall be carried forward into the next year.
(g) Gifts, grants and awards to the trust fund account shall be received by Hanimal y ervices and delivered to
the finance office, who shall deposit them as determined by subsection (d) of this section. These gifts, grants
and awards shall be expended by the inance irector only upon receipt of a resolution duly adopted by
the county manager.
(h) Any gifts, grants or awards received subject to a condition shall be expended strictly in accordance with such
condition.
(Code 1978, § 3-21; Ord. of 12-20-2010, § 19; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
Sec. 5-22. Records.
It shall be the duty of 4animal Sservices to keep or cause to be kept accurate and detailed records of:
(1) Impoundment and disposition of all animals coming into aanimal Sservices.
(2) Bite cases, violations and complaint investigations.
(3) All moneys belonging to the ounty which were derived from impoundment fees, penalties and
adoptions of animals.
(4) All other records deemed necessary by the CCcounty rvirtranager-atute.
(Code 1978, § 3-22)
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Sec. 5-23. Violations; misdemeanor.
(a) Pursuant to Sstate law, it is a Celass 3 misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.00 to violate any
provisions of this Cehapter unless otherwise provided herein.
(b) In addition to and/or in lieu of the criminal sanctions imposed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the
Ceounty may issue civil citations, in such amounts as established by the Blaoard of Ccounty CEommissioners,
in Section 5-34 for any violation of this hapter. Each separate violation under this Cehapter shall constitute
a distinct offense under this Cehapter. These civil citation penalties may be recovered by the !�f-ounty in a Formatted: Strikethrough
civil action in the nature of debt if the offender does not pay the penalty after being cited as set forth in
section 1-6.
(Code 1978, § 3-23; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
Sec. 5-24. Jurisdiction.
This Cehapter shall be effective within the corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction of any municipality
within the Ceounty which shall so agree by appropriate resolution.
(Code 1978, § 3-24)
Sec. 5-25. Dogs aFebibited on Mason Inlet Beach and public riparian property arie�• ain times, •'^�es, Formatted: Strikethrough
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I, „(ful for the owner of a dox to allow the animal to be off the premises of his owner and not on
a leash- or running at IarF.e- within any aortions of the unincorfrorated County situated on Wrightsville Beach Island
north of the town boundary line or on public ripariar
No person shall allow a dog on the public beach of the Atlantic Ocean or other public riparian property within
any portion of the unincorporated Ceounty situated on Wrightsville Beach Island north of the town boundary lines,
whether on a leash or not, at any time between the dates of April 1 and September 30 of each year.
This section shall only be enforced as a civil citation in an amount established by the New Hanover County
Board of Commissioners in Section 5-35. Each separate violation shall constitute a distinct incident. These civil
citation penalties may be recovered in a civil action in the nature of a debt or income tax set-off. No misdemeanor
or any other criminal sanction shall be incurred for violation of this I-et+ee Section. . _-_ ..--- Formatted: Strikethrough
(Ord. of 2-4-2002, § 1; Ord. of 6-16-2014, § 1)
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Sec. 5-27. Proof of sterilization of animals adopted in New Hanover County.
Any group, organization, or entity offering animals for adoption in New Hanover County must provide proof
of sterilization for every animal prior to adoption.
(Ord. of 5-15-2006, § 5)
Sec. 5-28. Permits for kennels.
(a) No person may maintain a kennel not defined by the New Hanover County Ordinances within the County of
New Hanover except in accordance with a permit issued pursuant to this Ssection.
(b) Animal ervices shall issue the permit required by this Ssection. The permit application forms shall be
promulgated by Aanimal Sservices pursuant to this Ssection. Before issuing the permit, Aanimal Sservices
shall require proof that each of the following conditions has been met by the kennel operator:
(1) Each dog kept or maintained in the kennel must be vaccinated for rabies and must be licensed as
required by section 5-5;
(2) Permits shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the owner/operators of the kennel,
the address and physical location of the kennel, and the number of dogs over the age of six months
being kept at the kennel as of January of the year for which the permit is issued;
(3) If the dogs are to be kept or maintained in any kennel or enclosure other than the principal structure
on the premises, whether on a temporary or permanent basis, said kennel or enclosure must satisfy
the size and location criteria of Ssection 5-4;
(4) The applicant or any other person associated with the operation of the kennel must not have been
convicted or found liable for cruel or inhumane treatment of animals within the five years next
preceding the date of the permit application;
(5) There must be no violations of any health or sanitation codes or ordinance arising from or in
connection with the handling or disposal of animal wastes involving the premises or any person
associated with the operation of the kennel for the five years next preceding the date of the permit
application;
(6) If the applicant is not the owner of the premises proposed for the kennel operation, there must be
written permission from the owner of the premises to engage in the operation of the kennel;
(7) There must be no reported incidents of injurious or threatening behavior by dogs on the premises for
the 12 months next preceding the date of the license or permit application. Any such reported
incidents must be independently verified and confirmed in the records of the New Hanover Sheriff's
Office, Wilmington Police Department, Animal Services Division of New Hanover County or any other
law -enforcement agency; and
(8) No more than one kennel permit may be issued for any premises within the Ceounty. For purposes of
determining the number of dogs, all dogs on a single premises shall be included in the total.
(c) When a permit is denied for any reason, Aanimal Sservices shall state the reason for the denial in writing and
shall deliver the determination to the applicant personally or by registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested.
(d) Any kennel issued a permit pursuant to this Ssection shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at
all times: The portion of the premises occupied by the kennel shall be cleaned of Aeg feces and etheF animal
waste at least once a day and saidleees and animal waste shall be properly disposed of. Failure to maintain a
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kennel in accordance with this provision shall also result in the kennel and dogs being declared a public
nuisance pursuant to Ssection 5-4 and shall subject the kennel operator to the abatement procedures and
penalties set forth in this Cehapter.
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(f) A permit issued in accordance with this ection maybe revoked by-Aanimal Sservices for any of the reasons
enumerated under Ssubsection (b), above. Animal 5services shall state the reason for the revocation in Formatted: Strikethrough
writing and shall deliver the determination of revocation to the permittee personally or by registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested.
(g) Any person who is denied a permit or whose permit is revoked pursuant to this Ssection shall have 30 days to
comply with the requirements of this Ssection or to reduce the number of dogs on the premises to not more
than four.
(h) Any person who is denied a permit or who has a permit revoked may appeal the denial or revocation to the
Ccounty Mrnanager or his designee by giving written notice of appeal to the Ccounty Mmanager within 30
days or after the receipt of the written determination. The Ccounty Mrrranager or his designee shall conduct
a de novo hearing to determine if the permit should be denied or revoked. Any enforcement action shall be
stayed pending determination of an appeal pursuant to this subsection.
(Ord. of 9-22-2008; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
Sec. 5-29. Permit, inspection and enforcement.
(a) Complete applications shall be reviewed and approved or denied within 30 days of the date of submittal.
Annual permits are valid from the time they are issued until the first day of the month of January of the next
year after their issuance. The annual permit fee will be set by the Ccounty Bboard of Hhealth. Applicants that
hold a license issued pursuant to the North Carolina Animal Welfare Act, shall have the fee for such license
credited towards the licensing fee imposed by sections 5-28, and 5-29. The support services Ddivision
Ceommander shall mail out a permit renewal notice to each kennel one month before their kennel permit
expires.
(b) Kennel permits shall be issued by Aanimal Sservices.
(c) The application must be complete in order for Aanimal Sservices to accept and review the application. Prior
to administrative approval, Aanimal Sservices may conduct a criminal background check of the applicant and
property owner.
(d) Within 30 days of submission of the application for a license or permit, minimal -�_ervices may conduct an
inspection of the kennel.
(e) Animal Sservices shall inspect kennels on an annual basis. The inspection must be during business hours.
Notice is not required before an inspection. The inspection report must list separately each standard set
forth in section 5-28 and must require Aanimal Sservices to document whether the facilities comply with
each standard.
(f) Upon failure by a kennel operator to grant access to Aanimal Sservices to perform the annual inspection or
discovery of a violation of any provision of sections 5-28 and 5-29, Aanimal Sservices may revoke the permit
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or require cure of set violations within 30 days. However, upon a finding of gross abuse or gross neglect,
Aanimal Sservices shall immediately impound all animals found on the premises.
(g) The support services Ddivision Ceommander, their authorized representative or any law enforcement officer
who discovers that a person responsible for a kennel does not have valid proof of a current kennel permit
shall issue that person a citation for failure to purchase a permit and cause the person to purchase such
kennel permit within 72 hours. Individuals who fail to purchase the permit within 72 hours shall be issued
another citation for failure to purchase the required permit. It is the kennel owner or operator's
responsibility to submit to Aanimal Sservices proof of purchase.
(h) All complaints concerning a kennel within the Ceounty shall be investigated and addressed by Aanimal
Sservices. Notwithstanding subsection (f), if any person shall deny Aanimal Sservice admittance to his
property, upon probable cause, Aanimal Sservice shall be entitled to secure from any judicial official with
jurisdiction to issue warrants a court order granting such admittance.
(i) Any person who violates any provision of sections 5-28 and 5-29 shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor
and shall be punishable according to G.S. 14-4. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate
offense. The Ceounty may also initiate any applicable civil action, such as the seizure of animals and/or
revocation of kennel permit.
(l) The support services Ddivision Ceommander or their authorized representative may issue a citation for any
violation of this article, which subjects the offender to a civil penalty in an amount approved by the Bboard
of Hhealth. This penalty may be recovered by the Ceounty in the nature of a debt if the offender does not
pay the penalty within 20 days of being cited. Each day of a continuing violation constitutes a separate
offense under the article. These citations may be imposed in addition to any and all other available civil and
criminal remedies and actions.
(Ord. of 9-22-2008; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
Sec. 5-30. Restraint (dogs tied out).
A dog shall be maintained securely on the property of its owner. Ropes, chains and the like are prohibited for
any purpose under this Cehapter. Exceptions to restraint are as follows: organized and lawful dog functions; e.g.,
dog exercise within designated areas of public parks, hunting, obedience training, field and water training, law
enforcement training and/or in the pursuit of working or competing in those legal endeavors.
(Ord. of 12-20-2010, § 20)
Sec. 5-32. Outside enclosure.
Dog owners are required to provide an outdoor pen meeting the following specifications: each dog less than
25 pounds must have a kennel of at least eight feet by* ten feet in size, and each dog 25 pounds or greater must
have a kennel of ten feet byx ten feet in size. Animal Sservices reserves the right to determine if a space is
considered suitable for the number and size of dogs housed in an outdoor enclosure.
(Ord. of 12-20-2010, § 21; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
Sec. 5-32. Public nuisance.
The following are considered to be reasonable public nuisance complaints and therefore prohibited:
(a) Any animal which is found at large off the premises of its owner and not under the restraint of a
competent person (running at large dogs, cats, and ferrets section 5-9).
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(b) Any animal which damages the property of anyone other than its owner, including, but not limited to,
turning over garbage containers or damaging gardens, flowers or vegetables.
(c) Any animal which is a vicious animal (vicious dogs, section 5-10).
(d) Maintaining animals in an environment of unsanitary condition is in violation of section 5-15.
(e) Any act which by virtue of number or type and location is offensive or dangerous to the public health,
safety or welfare.
(f) Any animal which barks, whines or howls in an excessive, continuous or untimely manner.
(g) Any animal which is diseased and/or dangerous to the public health.
(h) Any animal which habitually or repeatedly chases, snaps at, attacks or barks at pedestrians, bicycles or
vehicles, and is not in an enclosure or under restraint.
(i) Failure to confine a female dog or cat while in heat in such a manner that she will not be in contact
with another dog or cat, nor create a nuisance; but this section shall not be construed to prohibit the
intentional breeding of animals within an enclosed area on the premises of the owner of an animal
which is being bred.
(Ord. of 12-20-2010, § 22)
State law reference;s . =Animal welfare act,, G.S. 19A-20 et seq.
Sec. 5-33. Respensible bl3reeder's permit.
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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to breed a dog or cat without securing a breeding permit from Aanimal
...ervices, which must be obtained no later than three (3) business days following birth of the litter.
(b) The fee for the permit shall be established by the Bboard of CEounty CEommissioners.
(c) This section does not impose any restrictions upon what animal is bred or the frequency of such breeding.
(Code 1978, § 3-30; Ord. of 12-20-2010, § 23; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
Editor's notes) —Sec. 23 of an ordinance adopted Dec. 20, 2010, renumbered § 5-66 as § 5-33.
State law reference s — Animal welfare act G.S. tom" �t seq
Sec. 5-34. Penalty for violation of chapter.
A violation of the provisions of this Cehapter shall constitute a Class 3 misdemeanor and shall be fined not
more than $500.00 f8F tliq 9P
Of $50.09
(Ord. of 12-20-2021, § 1)
Secs. 5-35-5-60. Reserved.
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• ARTICLE II. - DANGEROUS DOG/POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS DOGIz1
Footnotes:-- (2) --
Cross reference— Environment, 41 Ch. 23.
State Law reference— Dangerous dogs, G.S. 67-4.1 et seq.; PPpossession or
harboring dangerous animals, G.S. 153A-131.
Sec. 5-61. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this rticle, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this ection, except where the context clearly
indicates a different meaning:
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potentially dangerous dogs.
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Owner's real property means any real property owned or leased by the owner of
the dog, but does not include any public right-of-way or a common area of a
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the Board designate( by the Sheriff. as the County authority responsible for
Animal Control, determines to hav :
(1) Inflicted a bite on a person that resulted in broken bones or disfiguring
lacerations broken skin or required cosmetic surgery or hospitalization;
(2) Killed or inflicted severe injury upon a domestic animal when not on the
owner's real property; or
(3) Approached a person when not on the owner's property in a vicious or
terrorizing manner in an apparent attitude of attack.
Severe injurymeans any physical injury that results in broken bones or disfiguring
lacerations or required cosmetic surgery, surgery or hospitalization. dal
treatmeapt exceeding the cost of $290 nn
(Code 1978, § 3-25; Ord. of 5-15-2006, § 1)
Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2-
State Law reference— Dan erous dogs. G. S. 67-4.1 et seq.; Possession or harborin
dangerous animals, G.S. 153A-131,
• Sec. 5-62. - Exclusions.
The provisions of this Aarticle do not apply to:
LLjl-� A dog being used by a law enforcement officer to carry out the law
enforcement officer's official duties;
2 A op beingused in a lawful hunt
SLR) -A dog where the injury or damage inflicted by the dog was sustained by -
a domestic animal while the dog was working as a lawful hunting dog, herding dog,
or predator control dog on the property of, or under the control of, its owner or
keeper, and the damage or injury was to a species or type of domestic animal
appropriate to the work of the dog; or
(1(-3) A dog where the injury was inflicted by the dog was sustained by a
person who, at the time of the injury, was committing a willful trespass or other
tort; was tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the dog; or had tormented, abused, or
assaulted the dog; or was committing or attempting to commit a crime.
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(Code 1978, § 3-26)
State Law reference— Dangerous dogs. G.S. 67-4.1 et seg., Possession or harboring
dangerous animals G.S. 153A-131.
Sec. 5-63. - Procedure.
(a) The heriff i the Count. hority responsible for Animal Control, shall"
appoint a committee of two people who will be responsible for determining when
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a dog is a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog and shall designate a separate
Board to hear any a al. 7
(b) The ,pga, -_e�Board When making the determination that a_dog_is a dangerous
dog or a potentially dangerous dog, ' ie �T�s]must�notif.. the owner in----------
e Board writing, th's determination and the g-the reasons for the --_-___-_ -
determination before the dog may be considered dangerous or potentially
dangerous under this Aarticle.
LcflThe' ommittee shall consider any written response by the owner to the
written notification.
(d) If there is a split decision, the Ssheriff or his designee will make the final
determination.
Le) —Once a decision has been made, the owner must provide Aanimal Sservices
with:
(1). Aa current address where the dog will be housed,
0I —Notify Aanimal Sservices within 48 hours of any change in address of
the owner or the ubject potentially dangerous or dangerous dog,, and
Commented [KRt]: NCGS 67-4.1 c talks about a
committee only for potentially dangerous dogs. There is
no reference in this Article about dangerous dogs getting
a committee. If we remove the committee part for
Ledogs, we do not have direction about who
etermination. But that determination may
mmittee & could be just 1 person making
ent.
Commepented [KR2]: NCGS 67-4.1 c does not say how
many ople need to be on the committee. It can bejust
a person too, as allowed by statute.
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Commented [KR3]: Statute says the Bd makes the
notification, not ASU. We have ASU. I suggest keep it
consistent with the statute but it can be ASU if Sheriff
wants.
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I Commented [KR4]: We do not have a process in our
muni code for the appointment of an appellate bd. There
is not direction in NCGS 67-4.1. 1 believe for consistency,
we take what SO is already doing & put that here for
clarity for all. Process for appointing, make up for the
appellate board, by term or by incident?
Commented [KR5]: None of the rest of this 5-63a is is in
the statute but 67-4.5 allows us to adopt our own policy
for dangerous dogs so this would be consistent by being
the same for both animal designations.
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dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs until all appeals have been exhausted
and a final decision is rendered or no appeal is requested. makins?�-a the
decision is final.
(4aD The owner may appeal the determination of a dangerous dog or potentially
dangerous dog by filing written objections with the Appellate Board within three
business days as_"o t marked or delivered to the apgeals board by the third day .
Notice f appeal is by filing written objectigns with theappellate board annninted
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by the sheri# within Ratice
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such -The written obiections must be accompanied by -the a ellant's filing fees as
may e established by the Bboard of Ccounty Ccommissioners be considered
properly Oppealed,
(e) If appealed. tT-he Aappellate aboard shall schedule a quasi-judicial hearing
within ten calendar da s qf the filing of the ob' ction. f said anneal and the flog
owner rl complainant will be t'fi rl f the hearing date ten husiriess days prior
to hca
.s Until the appeal is final, the dog must be controlled and confined
pursuant to the ruling from which the appeal was taken.
(h)_Any appeal from the final decision of such appellate board shall be taken to Ssuperior
Cc-ourt by filing notice of appeal and a petition for review within ten business days from
the final decision of the appellate board.. The a 11 be heard de novo before a
Superior Court judge sitting in the County,
(Code 1978, § 3-27; Ord. of 12-20-2010, H 24, 25; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
• Sec. 5-64. -Precautions against attacks by dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs.
(a) Y r'n nrclered ira the deterrAination moe n It is
,
unlawful for an owner to:
(1) Leave a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog unattended on the
owner's real property unless the dog is confined indoors Jr - in a securely enclosed
and padlocked pen,with a concrete bottom and a secure top, or in an other
structure designed to restrain the dots.
(2).The premises of the owner or possessor of the dangerous dog or
potentially dangerous dog must be posted aloAg with the posting of the premises
with four clearly visible warning signs that adequatejy is inform the public,
including children, of the presence of a dangerous dog, and strategically placed on
the property as designated by the appropriate Cc-ounty authority.
u(24) Permit a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog to go beyond
the owner's real property unless the owner or responsible guardian over the age
of 18 -has the dog leashed on a leash that is no more than six feet in length from
Commented [KR6]: Statute has 3 days for potentially
dangerous dogs. I suggest we make everything
consistent & go with the 3 for dangerous dogs as well.
Commented [KR7]: I see no fee in the statute or in our
fee schedule. What is the fee so we may put that
someone for everyone's knowledge?
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the handle to the clasp and the leash in hand and the dog muzzled or otherwise
securely restrained and muzzled. Retractable leashes are not permitted.
(4)_{4) Even in the presence of an owner or others, permit a dangerous dog
or potentially dangerous dog on the owner's property, not confined in a secured
enclosure, to be without a muzzle.
In the Ssection 5-63 determination, any of the measures included in this Ssection
may be waived by the committee or the appellate board, or other similar
measures or conditions may be substituted in their place.
(b) Within seven calendar days after a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous
dog determination becomes final, the owner must have the dangerous dog or
potentially dangerous dog tattooed with an identification number or micro -chip
identification as directed by the Animal suit Sservices division commander on
the inside of the right hind leg. Within 72 hours of the death of a dangerous dog or
potentially dangerous dog, the owner of the dog shall provide written notification
of the dog's death to the Aanimal Sservices. If the dog's body is not available, the
notification shall fully identify the dog and shall bear the notarized signature of the
owner and a licensed veterinarian, all attesting to the dog's death.
(c) If the owner of a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog transfers
ownership or possession of the dog to another person, the owner shall provide
written notice within 48 hours to:
(1) The authority that made the determination under this Aarticle, stating
the name and address of the new owner or possessor of the dog; and
(2) The person taking ownership or possession of the dog, specifying the
dog's dangerous behavior and the authority's determination.
(d) The person taking ownership of the dog shall notify Aanimal Sservices within
48 hours of the dog's change of address and their knowledge of the committee's
determination.
(e) Violation of this Ssection is a CCl s5-3 criminal misdemeanor punishable by a
fine not to exceed $500.00 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days or both.
(Code 1978, § 3-28; Ord. of 3-12-2012)
Sec. 5-65. - Violation of conditions; euthanization.
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(a) Animal Sservices may take possession of any dog concerning whom it has
cause to believe an owner has violated Ssection 5-6 . For this purpose, the
requirement for sufficient cause shall be satisfied if an officer observes the
violation or if animal services obtains an affidavit setting forth the violation. In the
event that a dog which has been determined dangerous or potentially dangerous
receives a final determination that the conditions imposed pursuant to 5-section 5
64 the dog must be surgically sterilized. An owner who violates Ssection 5-64 in a
willful or negligent manner may be found by the committee to have forfeited all
rights or ownership of the dog; and upon final determination of such violation, the
dog may be humanely euthanized by Aanimal Sservices.
(b) Appeals from rulings of the appellate board shall be heard in Ssuperior ourt.
The appeal shall be heard de novo before a Ssuperior ourt judge sitting in the
CEou nty.
(Code 1978, § 3-29; Ord. of 5-15-2006, § 2; Ord. of 12-20-2010, § 26; Ord. of 3-12-
2012)
Se...c 5-66. Penalty for attacks by dangerous dogs
The owner of a dangerous dog or potentially daerous dog that attacks a person and
causes phy5ical injurigs. requiring medical treatment in excess of one hundred dollar
1$100.00] shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
i NCGS_ 67-4.3]
Sec 5-67 Strict Liability
The owner of a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog shall be strictly liable in civil
damage for any injuries or property damage the dog inflicts upon a person his property
or another animal.
Nl CGS 67-4.3)
Sec 5-68 Confinement or leashing p,f vicious anknal!�
The local health director may -declare an animal to be vicious and a menace to the public
health when the animal has attached a person causine bodil harm without being teased
molested,,provoked, beaten, tortured or otherwise harmed. When an animal has been
declared to be vicious and a menace to the public health the local heath director shall
order the animal to be confined to its owner's pro. erty., However. the animal maybe
permitted to leave its owner's property when accompanied res nsible adult and
Commented [KR8]: This is not in our muni code. There
is a designation of vicious animal that is made by the
public health director. We have not engaged Jon in this
conversation so I have not included it. Ronnie Norton at
ASU does want it addressed.
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re trained on a leash, no more than 6 feet in length from handle to clasp. Retractable
leashes are prohibited,
State Law reference - Confinement or leashing of vicious animals. G.S. 130A-200_
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/19/2025
Consent
DEPARTMENT: Tax PRESENTER(S): Allison Snell, N HC Tax Administrator
CONTACT(S): Allison Snell, Trina Baxley, N HC Tax Collections Supervisor
SU BJ ECT:
Approval of March 2025 Tax Collection Reports
BRIEF SUMMARY:
N CGS 105-350 requires the Tax Collector to submit a report showing the amount of taxes collected.
The report for March 2025 in comparison to March 2024 is as follows:
New Hanover County A
March 2025
March 2024
Real Property
99.23%
99.18%
Personal Property
97.18%
97.19%
Motor Vehicle
100.00%
100.00%
Overall Collection Rate
99.12%
99.08%
Total Collected YTD
$218,553,868.91
$211,512,689.02
New Hanover County Debt
Service
March 2025
March 2024
Real Property
99.22%
99.18%
Personal Property
96.92%
97.08%
Motor Vehicle
100.00%
100.00%
Overall Collection Rate
99.09%
99.08%
Total Collected YTD
$10,761,332.84
$11,987,121.34
Grand Total Collected YTD
$229,315,201.75
$223,499,810.36
New Hanover County Fire
District
March 2025
March 2024
Real Property
99.25%
99.13%
Personal Property
97.16%
97.36%
Motor Vehicle
100.00%
100.00%
Overall Collection Rate
99.13%
99.04%
Total Collected YTD
$14,273,354.14
$13,828,741.00
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Effective County Management
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ITEM: 4
■ 1 ncrease transparency and awareness about county actions
o Strong Financial Performance
■ Proactively manage the county budget
Workforce & Economic Development
c, Residents are provided equitable opportunities to connect to education and highly skilled
employment.
■ Develop a cradle to career pipeline to ensure lifelong learning and employment success.
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve the reports
ATTACHMENTS:
March 2025 EOM NH1
March 2025 EOM NH3
March 2025 EOM NH2
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 4
New Hanover County Monthly Collection Report for March 2025
Current Year 2024-2025
Real Estate
Personal Property
Motor Vehicles
Combined
Scroll/Billed
$
192,924,635.60
$
15,760,027.95
$
11,556,811.74
$ 220,241,475.29
Abatements
$
(64,930.67)
$
(121,862.61)
$
$ (186,793.28)
Adjustments
$
30,392.48
$
110,671.99
$
$ 141,064.47
Total Taxes Charged
$
192,890,097.41
$
15,748,837.33
$
11,556,811.74
$ 220,195,746.48
Collections to Date
$
192,398,960.44
$
15,341,105.35
$
11,556,811.74
$ 219,296,877.53
*Refunds
$
1,000,551.54
$
37,472.79
$
$ 1,038,024.33
Write-off
$
32.07
$
1,423.09
$
$ 1,455.16
Outstanding Balance
$
1,491,656.44
$
443,781.68
$
$ 1,935,438.12
Collection Percentage
99.23
97.18
100.00
99.12
YTD Interest Collected
$
168,256.95
$
20,088.77
$
106,669.99
$ 295,015.71
Total 2024-2025 Collections YTD $ 218,553,868.91
Prior Years 2014-2023
Real Estate
Personal Property
Motor Vehicles
Combined
$
1,547,619.81
$
3,986,566.26
$
4,935.81
$ 5,539,121.88
Scroll
Abatements
$
(912.13)
$
(42,588.50)
$
-
$ (43,500.63)
Adjustments
$
1,105.75
$
49.02
$
-
$ 1,154.77
Total Levy
$
1,547,813.43
$
3,944,026.78
$
4,935.81
$ 5,496,776.02
Collections to Date
$
556,634.61
$
114,507.45
$
-
$ 671,142.06
*Refunds
$
37,763.14
$
18,062.40
$
-
$ 55,825.54
Write-off
$
35,448.70
$
485,451.80
$
4,714.71
$ 525,615.21
Outstanding Balance
$
993,493.26
$
3,362,129.93
$
221.10
$ 5,407,074.71
YTD Interest Collected
$
105,478.08
$
29,028.47
$
-
$ 134,506.55
Total Prior Year Collections YTD
749,823.07
Grand Total All Collections YTD $ 219,303,691.98
*Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chair
Clerk to the Board
Date
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
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New Hanover County Debt Service Monthly Collection Report for March 2025
Current Year 2024-2025
Real Estate
Personal
Property
Motor Vehicles
Combined
Scroll/Billed
$
9,445,040.50
$
810,213.43
$
592,193.10
$
10,847,447.03
Abatements
$
(3,184.53)
$
(7,152.03)
$
-
$
(10,336.56)
Adjustments
$
1,488.69
$
5,417.49
$
-
$
6,906.18
Total Taxes Charged
$
9,443,344.66
$
808,478.89
$
592,193.10
$
10,844,016.65
Collections to Date
$
9,369,758.06
$
783,984.95
$
592,193.10
$
10,745,936.11
*Refunds
$
25.83
$
493.24
$
519.07
Write-off
$
9.96
$
71.85
$
81.81
Outstanding Balance
$
73,602.47
$
24,915.33
$
-
$
98,517.80
Collection Percentage
99.22
96.92
100.00
99.09
YTD Interest Collected
$
8,765.62
$
1,130.60
$
6,019.58
$
15,915.80
Total 2024-2025 Collections YTD $ 10,761,332.84
Prior Years 2014-2023
Real Estate
Personal Property
Motor Vehicles
Combined
$
126,364.62
$
348,163.53
$ -
$
474,528.15
Scroll
Abatements
$
(60.28)
$
(4,295.00)
$
(4,355.28)
Adjustments
$
102.71
$
2.76
$
105.47
Total Levy
$
126,407.05
$
343,871.29
$ -
$
470,278.34
Collections to Date
$
39,568.93
$
7,204.93
$ -
$
46,773.86
*Refunds
$
93.60
$
133.94
$ -
$
227.54
Write-off
$
1.32
$
1.32
$ -
$
2.64
Outstanding Balance
$
86,930.40
$
336,798.98
$ -
$
423,734.66
YTD Interest Collected
$
9,093.41
$
2,613.91
$ -
$
11,707.32
Total Prior Year Collections YTD
58,253.64
Grand Total All Collections YTD $ 10,819,586.48
* Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chair
Clerk to the Board
Date
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 4 - 2 - 1
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New Hanover County Fire District Monthly Collection Report for March 2025
Current Year 2024-2025
Real Estate
Personal Property
Motor Vehicles
Combined
Scroll/Billed
$
12,272,372.68
$
1,162,489.37
$
934,800.67
$
14,369,662.72
Abatements
$
(3,603.97)
$
(3,921.43)
$
(7,525.40)
Adjustments
$
1,238.26
$
16,651.78
$
17,890.04
Total Taxes Charged
$
12,270,006.97
$
1,175,219.72
$
934,800.67
$
14,380,027.36
Collections to Date
$
12,178,075.04
$
1,141,860.03
$
934,800.67
$
14,254,735.74
*Refunds
$
-
$
193.27
$
193.27
Write-off
$
23.45
$
151.20
$
174.65
Outstanding Balance
$
91,908.48
$
33,401.76
$
-
$
125,310.24
Collection Percentage
99.25
97.16
100.00
99.13
YTD Interest Collected
$
8,989.80
$
1,384.00
$
8,437.87
$
18,811.67
Total 2024-2025 Collections YTD $ 14,273,354.14
Prior Years 2014-2023
Real Estate
Personal Property
Motor Vehicles
Combined
Scroll
$
109,535.20
$
219,233.36
$
316.74
$
329,085.30
Abatements
$
-
$
(1,193.58)
$
-
$
(1,193.58)
Adjustments
$
-
$
8.35
$
-
$
8.35
Total Levy
$
109,535.20
$
218,048.13
$
316.74
$
327,900.07
Collections to Date
$
39,128.25
$
7,865.13
$
-
$
46,993.38
*Refunds
$
114.58
$
22.58
$
-
$
137.16
Write-off
$
2,337.60
$
27,258.33
$
316.74
$
29,912.67
Outstanding Balance
$
68,183.93
$
182,947.25
$
-
$
310,956.52
YTD Interest Collected
$
7,154.70
$
1,735.13
$
-
$
8,889.83
Total Prior Year Collections YTD
55,883.21
Grand Total All Collections YTD $ 14,329,237.35
* Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chair
Clerk to the Board
Date
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 4 - 3 - 1
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/19/2025
Consent
DEPARTMENT: Budget PRESENTER(S): Eric Credle, Chief Financial Officer
CONTACT(S): Eric Credle and Amanda Kostusiak, Budget Officer
SU BJ ECT:
Adoption of Budget Amendments
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The following budget amendments amend the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
25-049 - Mason Inlet - This budget amendment trues up the grant revenue received in the most recent Mason Inlet
maintenance event. The actual cost for the project came in lower than the amount budgeted, and thus the associated
grant revenue was also lower. This amendment brings the budgeted grant revenue amount down to the actual amount
received so that the project can be closed out in the county's financial system. $5,218,738
25-050 - Senior Resource Center - Awards a grant from the North Carolina Division of Aging Adult Services, through
Cape Fear Council of Governments. This grant is for rapid rehousing and home improvements to prevent homelessness
and support older adults in staying in their homes. Area Agencies on Aging will administer housing support for seniors
60+, with grant funding provided to lead local aging providers to implement services with a coverage period from
February 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026. There is no county match required. $51,464
25-051 - Senior Resource Center - Accepts a grant awarded from the North Carolina Department of Insurance. The
grant will pay for the Shred-a-thon event, which includes two shred trucks to be on site and cover any supplies needed
for the event. There is no county match required. $5,600
BA 25-053 - trues up actual loan proceeds from the October 2024 debt issuance for the Gordon Road and Castle Hayne
Road fire stations. Financed bond issuance costs that were allocated to these projects are now budgeted as expense and
actual loan proceeds that are part of the project budget are now fully allocated. $489,848
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Strong Financial Performance
■ Proactively manage the county budget
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adopt the ordinances for the budget amendments listed.
ATTACHMENTS:
25-049; 25-050, 051; 25-053
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 5
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AGENDA: May 19, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following
Budget Amendment(s) be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Sustainable Land Use and Environmental Stewardship
Strategic Objective(s): Ensure development compliments natural features.
Fund: Mason Inlet Capital Project Fund
Expenditure:
I Decrease
I Increase
I Total
BA 25-049 Capital Project Expense
1 $ (5,218,738)
$ 11
S (5,218,738)
Total
1 $ (5,218,738)
$ -
$ (5,218,738)
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 25-049 NCDEQ Grant
$ (5,333,709)
$ -
$ (5,333,709)
BA 25-049 Interest Revenue
$ -
$ 114,971
$ 114,971
Total
$ (5,333,709)
$ 114,971
$ (5,218,738)
Prior to
Total if Actions Taken
Actions Today
Mason Inlet Cap Proj Budget $ 41,962,527 $ 36 743 789
Section 2: Explanation
BA 25-049 - Mason Inlet - This budget amendment trues up the grant revenue received in the most recent Mason Inlet
maintenance event. The actual cost for the project came in lower than the amount budgeted, and thus the associated grant
revenue was also lower. This amendment brings the budgeted grant revenue amount down to the actual amount received so
that the project can be closed out in the county's financial system. $5,218,738
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 25-049 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2025, is adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of May, 2025.
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 5 - 1 - 1
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AGENDA: May 19, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following
Budget Amendment(s) be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Community Safety and Well Being
Strategic Objective(s): Effectively and Efficiently respond to public health and safety demands.
Fund: General
Department: Senior Resource Center
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 25-050 Grant Expenditures
$ -
$ 51,464
$ 51,464
BA 25-051 Grant Expenditures
$ -
$ 5,600
$ 5,600
Total
$ -
I $
I S 57,064
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 25-050 Grant Revenue
$ -
$ 51,464
$ 51,464
BA 25-051 Grant Revenue
$ -
$ 5,600
$ 5,600
Total
$ -
I $ 57,064
$ 57,064
Prior to
Actions Today
Departmental Budget $ 5,702,641
Total if Actions Taken
$ IL 5,759,705
Section 2: Explanation
BA 25-050 accepts a grant in the amount of $51,464 from the North Carolina Division of Aging Adult Services, through Cape
Fear Council of Governments. This grant is for rapid rehousing and home improvements to prevent homelessness and support
older adults in staying in their homes. Area Agencies on Aging will administer housing support for seniors 60+, with grant
funding provided to lead local aging providers to implement services with a coverage period from February 1, 2025 -
December 31, 2026. There is no county match required.
BA 25-051 accepts a grant awarded from the North Carolina Department of Insurance in the amount of $5,600. The grant will
pay for the Shred-a-thon event, which includes two shred trucks to be on site and cover any supplies needed for the event.
There is no county match required.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina,
that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 25-050 and 25-051 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2025, is adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of May, 2025.
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 5 - 2 - 1
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AGENDA: May 19, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following
Budget Amendment(s) be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Community Safety and Well Being
Strategic Objective(s): Effectively and Efficiently respond to public health and safety demands.
Fund: Fire Capital Improvement Projects
Department: Fire Rescue
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Total
BA 25-053 Bond Service Charges
$ -
$ 248,981
$ 248,981
BA 25-053 Capital Project Expense
$ -
$ 240,867
$ 240,867
Total
$ -
$ 489,848
$ 489,848
Revenue:
Decrease
I Increase 11
Total
BA 25-053 Loan Proceeds
I $ 489,84811$
489,848
Total
1 $ 489,848
1 $ 489,848
Prior to
Total if Actions Taken
Actions Today
Fire CIP Fund Budget $ 23,262,828 $ 23,752,676
Section 2: Explanation
BA 25-053 trues up actual loan proceeds from the October 2024 debt issuance for the Gordon Road and Castle Hayne Road
fire stations. Financed bond issuance costs that were allocated to these projects are now budgeted as expense and actual loan
proceeds that are part of the project budget are now fully allocated.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North
Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 25-053 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 2025, is adopted.
Adopted, this 19th day of May, 2025.
(SEAL)
William E. Rivenbark, Chairman
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 5 - 3 - 1
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE:5/19/2025
Consent
DEPARTMENT: Finance PRESENTER(S): Ashley Sutton, NHCS Chief Financial Officer, Eric Credle, Chief Financial
Officer, Amanda Kostusiak, Budget Officer
CONTACT(S): Eric Credle
SU BJ ECT:
New Hanover County Schools - Approval of Reallocation of Capital Fund Expenditures
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The New Hanover County Board of Education requests approval for reallocation of capital project funds related to the
following:
1. To defer a projector/screen replacement project of $82,500 in order to fund the replacement of the stage floor
at the Minnie Evans Art Center and any remaining funds will be used to replace audience and theatrical curtains.
2. To reallocate $92,944.22 in savings realized from various completed projects to replace the existing and aging
system -wide data center. These funds will be combined with $363,339.78 in discounts and other funding sources to
support the data center replacement. This includes $95,681.41 from the Schools' FY26 capital budget request,
which County staff recommends be included in the $2,604,211 capital budget allocated to the Schools for FY26.
3. To reallocate $322.21 in funds from savings realized from several completed projects to be added to the New
Hanover High School Repairs project.
Additional detail for each of these reallocations is included in the attachments.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Effective County Management
■ Increase transparency and awareness about county actions
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve request.
ATTACHMENTS:
Arts Center Capital Reallocation
Data Center Replacement
Project SaVngs Reallocated to NHHS Repairs
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 6
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Capital Outlay Project Transfer — Minnie Evans Art Center
The proposed budget transfer involves reallocating $82,500 from the Art Center
projector/screen replacement project (97045) to fund the replacement of the stage floor at the
Art Center and any remaining funds will be used to replace audience and theatrical curtains.
Minnie Evans Art Center Repairs
Account Decrease Increase
41.0316.64010.55420.00000.923. 00. 800. X. 97045 $ 82,500.00
41, 0816, 90000.55220, 00000, 923, 00, 630, X. 97045 $82,500.00
$ 82,500.00 $82,500.00
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 6 - 1 - 1
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Capital Outlay Project Transfer
The proposed budget transfer reallocates funds from savings realized from projects that are
complete to address the needs for Nutanix project in the amount of $92,944.22.
Nutanix project will replace our existing and aging data center solution. Nutanix will
provide the networking, storage, and computing power to run our 100+ virtual servers
on our network while offering the flexibility of a replicated cloud backup of all systems in
case of technical or natural disasters. Nutanix will also allow us to get out of business
with VMWARE who has changed their licensing model, causing pricing to substantially
increase. The total cost of the project is $456,284.
The New Hanover County Board of Education has identified E-rate revenue that can be
used to pay for $267,658 of the project. BOE portion is $188,626 of which $92,944.22
is provided in these transfers and the remaining project balance of $95,681.41 has been
requested in the 2025-2026 Capital Outlay request submitted to the County.
1. $660.32 will be transferred from the classroom projection devices project (97032) to the
Nutanix project. Classroom projection devices project remaining balance from 2020
County appropriation.
2. $63,546.01 will be transferred from the active directory migration project (97034) to the
Nutanix project. Active directory migration project remaining balance of $429.23 from
the 2021 County appropriation and $63,116.78 NHC Interlocal Sales Tax.
3. $1,248.64 will be transferred from the server replacement project (97042) to the
Nutanix project. Server replacement project remaining balance from the 2022 County
appropriation.
4. $5,883.20 will be transferred from the middle school outdoor scoreboard project
(97043) to the Nutanix project. Middle school outdoor scoreboard project remaining
balance from the 2022 County appropriation.
5. $119.28 will be transferred from the computer monitor replacement project (#97044) to
the Nutanix project. Computer monitor replacement project remaining balance from
the 2023 County appropriation.
6. $4,171.86 will be transferred from the network storage solution project (#97047) to the
Nutanix project. Network storage solution project remaining balance from the 2024
County appropriation.
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 6 - 2 - 1
7. $1,723.74 will be transferred from the mac mini servers project (#97048) to the Nutanix
project. Mac mini servers project remaining balance from the 2024 County
appropriation.
8. $15,587.79 will be transferred from the firewall project (#97031) to the Nutanix project.
Firewall project remaining balance from the interlocal sales tax.
9. $3.38 will be transferred from the security cameras project (#97013) to the Nutanix
project. Security cameras project remaining balance from the 2014 County bond.
10. $321.00 will be transferred from the NHHS boiler replacement project (#96305) to the
NHHS Repairs project. NHHS boiler replacement project remaining balance from the
2020 County appropriation.
11. $.85 will be transferred from the resurface track project (#90325) to the NHHS Repairs
project. Resurface track project remaining balance from the 2021 County appropriation.
12. $.36 will be transferred from the vehicle replacement project (#98021) to the NHHS
Repairs project. Vehicle replacement project remaining balance from the 2021 County
appropriation.
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 6 - 2 - 2
Capital Outlay Project Transfer
The proposed budget transfer reallocates funds from savings realized from projects that are
complete to address the needs for NHHS Repairs project (#90489) in the amount of $322.21.
1. $321.00 will be transferred from the NHHS boiler replacement project (#96305) to the
NHHS Repairs project. NHHS boiler replacement project remaining balance from the
2020 County appropriation.
2. $.85 will be transferred from the resurface track project (#90325) to the NHHS Repairs
project. Resurface track project remaining balance from the 2021 County appropriation.
3. $.36 will be transferred from the vehicle replacement project (#98021) to the NHHS
Repairs project. Vehicle replacement project remaining balance from the 2021 County
appropriation.
'RC -0816 WITH REMAINING RAL - MOVE TO 'ROJ 90439 NHHS REPAIRS
C8=6.9CCCC.55290.352CC.92C.CC.630.K.96305 5 321.00 NHHS Bo" er Rely acernent
41.0916.90000.55290.3420C.921.00.620.X.90235 ().55 Resurface Track
41.0816.65400.54610.99000.921.00.320.K.98021 0.36 Veh"c a Rely acernent
322.21
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 5/19/2025
Regular
DEPARTMENT: County Manager PRESENTER(S): Commissioners and Chris Coudriet, County Manager
CONTACT(S): Bo Dean, Human Resources Sr. Analyst
SU BJ ECT:
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:
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 7
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE:5/19/2025
Regular
DEPARTMENT: Finance PRESENTER(S): Eric Credle, Chief Financial Officer
CONTACT(S): Eric Credle
SUBJECT:
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2025
BRIEF SUMMARY:
County staff will provide an overview of financial results for the first nine months fiscal year 2025. Highlights for the
nine months ended March 31, 2025 (General Fund unless stated otherwise):
• Property taxes of $217.8 million are tracking ahead of expectations by $1.7 million, or 0.8%
• Sales taxes for FY25 are tracking under budget by $0.7 million, or 1.4%
• Total revenue through 3/31/25 is tracking ahead of budget by $3.5 million, or 1.1%
• Total expenditures amount to 67.4% of the annual budget at the three-quarters point of the year and are
favorable to budget projections
• Results of other funds are in line with expectations
Further details, including results of other county funds are included in the attached executive and financial summaries.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Effective County Management
■ 1 ncrease transparency and awareness about county actions
o Strong Financial Performance
■ Proactively manage the county budget
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Hear presentation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Executi\,e Summary for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2025
Financial Summades for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2025
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Hear presentation.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 8
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New Hanover County Financial Summary
Executive Summary
For the Period Ended March 31, 2025
Introduction
Attached is a fiscal summary for select New Hanover County funds for the nine months ended March 31, 2025.
Included is a summary of revenues and expenditures as recorded by the County for the General Fund, Debt Service
Fund, Environmental Management Fund, Fire Services Fund, and Stormwater Services Fund.
This information is provided to update you on the financial status of the County on a regular basis throughout the
fiscal year. The narrative below provides analysis of the tables and charts that follow.
Budgeted amounts noted below were calculated by multiplying the total current year budget by the average
collection/expenditure rate experienced at this point in the fiscal year in the two preceding fiscal years.
Green circles indicate that the County is at or more favorable than budget, or otherwise in -line with expectations. A
yellow circle indicates that the County is unfavorable compared to budget and/or trending lower, but not materially
so (generally no more than 5-10%) - monitoring is warranted. A red circle indicates a significant unfavorable variance
from budget and requiring ongoing analysis.
General Fund Highlights:
Revenues
O• Property Taxes - Property tax bills were mailed in July 2024 and had a final due date of January 6, 2025.
Based on prior year receipt patterns and this year's budget, we would have expected to receive $216.1
million, whereas we have actually received $217.8 million, a favorable variance of $1.7 million. As of March
31, 2025, the County is $4.5 million away from the budgeted amount for the full year. In the last two fiscal
years, the County received $5.7-$6.1 million in property taxes during the final three months of the fiscal
years, and thus it appears that the County will meet or exceed budget for property taxes in FY25.
O• Sales Taxes — Sales taxes are received on a three month lag and thus at this point of the fiscal year, six
months of sales taxes have been received and are reflected in the financial summary. The County has
received $49.0 million thus far this fiscal year compared to an expected budget of $49.7 million, an
unfavorable variance of $688K, or 1.4%.
O • Other Taxes — Other Taxes of $4.7 million are $308K, or 7.0%, above the budget of $4.4 million. Real
Property Transfer Taxes are the largest component of this line item. Year-to-date, these taxes are $271K
higher than the prior year.
O• Charges for Services — Charges for Services is within 2% of budget, with actual revenue of $9.7 million
compared to both budget and prior year amounts of $9.6 million. Inspection fees and charges for sheriff
services are the largest line items in this category.
O• Intergovernmental Revenue —This line item is within 1% of budget, with actual revenue of $27.7 million thus
far in FY25 compared to a budget of $27.8 million, variance of $134K, or 0.5%. At the same point of FY23
and FY24, $27.8 million and $30.5 million had been recorded, respectively. The variances in this line item
relate primarily to timing of receipts from the state and the amount of grants for the fiscal year.
O• Investment Earnings — Investment earnings of $9.0 million through 3/31/25 compare to the budget of $9.7
million, an unfavorable variance of $769K, or 7.9%. The unfavorable variance is due to a lag in recording
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ITEM: 8 - 1 - 1
interest income. Staff has analyzed and believes that this line item will come in very close to budget for the
year.
O• Other Revenues — Other Revenues primarily includes transfers in from other funds or other nonrecurring
miscellaneous items and the timing varies. Significant items for FY25 include sales of fixed assets for $275K,
ARP transfers -in of $271K, a miscellaneous opioid settlement amount of $172K, and insurance claim
proceeds of $257K.
0 • Long -Term Debt Proceeds — The actual of $1.8 million compares to zero at the same point in time of FY24.
The county issued debt in Q1 FY25, whereas debt issuances typically occur in the fourth quarter of each fiscal
year.
OExpenditures
• Through March 31, 2025, expenditures total $298 million which is the same as in the prior year and compared
to an expected budget of $320 million. Education - Public Schools expenditures is the primary variance
increase from the prior year at $79.5 million in FY25 vs. $73.7 million in FY24, whereas Transfers Out to
Capital Project Funds is the largest decrease (None in FY25 vs. $8.6 million in FY24), which primarily relates to
the construction of the Board of Elections building in the prior fiscal year.
As a percent of budget three -fourths of the way through the year, government functions are generally in the
65% to 70% range of the total budget, with a weighted average total of 67.4%. In FY23 and FY24, the county's
expenditures through the third quarter of the fiscal year amounted to 72.1% and 73.5% of total expenditures
for the year, respectively. While expenditures vary based on the timing of payments, the overall lower
expenditure percentage of 67.4% in FY25 generally indicates that expenditures are running favorable to
expectations.
The County typically has $10-$15 million in budgeted expenditures that are committed, but unspent, at each
fiscal year end, which are then re -budgeted for the following year and get deducted from unassigned fund
balance in the year end audit process.
O ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FUND HIGHLIGHTS:
• Overall, the Environmental Management Fund's results through the three -fourths of the year are favorable
to budget. Revenues of $14.2 million are over budget by $1.2 million, or 9.3%, while expenditures are $701K,
or 4.1%, under budget.
• Of the $14.2 million in revenue realized, $13.1 million relates to tip fees, which is the same amount of tip
fees as was recorded in the comparable period of the prior year and compares favorably to the expected
budget of $12.2 million. Tonnage at the landfill in FY25 has amounted to 304,000 tons compared to 309,000
tons in the prior year.
• Total expenditures for the first nine months of the fiscal year were $16.3 million compared to a budget of
$17.0 million and the prior year of $19.2 million. The lower expenditures are being driven by the category
"Operating" which is under budget by $1.1 million. Analysis indicates that this variance is primarily timing
related and will be caught up in the final quarter of the year.
• The financial summary shows expenditures exceeding revenue thus far in FY25 by $2.1 million. Debt revenue
has not been recorded, while transfers out have been fully reflected. Staff analysis indicates that for the full
fiscal year (FY25), it is likely that revenue will exceed expenditures.
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 8 - 1 - 2
O FIRE RESCUE FUND HIGHLIG
Overall, the Fire Rescue Fund's results through the three -fourths of the year are in line with budget. Revenue
of $17.2 million is over budget by $293K, or 1.73%. Expenditures are $16.3 million compared to an expected
budget of $19.0 million, a variance of $2.7 million, or 14.2%. Capital outlay comprises $2.0 million of that
variance, which is primarily related to the budgeted purchase of a fire engine replacement, which is expected
in the last three months of the year.
• The Fire Rescue fund's primary sources of revenue are property taxes and sales taxes. Consistent with the
general fund, property taxes are slightly over budget, while sales taxes are slightly under budget.
Total expenditures for the first nine months of the fiscal year were $16.3 million compared to a budget of
$19.0 million and compared to $16.1 million in the prior fiscal year. The variance to budget is primarily due
to a fire engine replacement of $2.0 million that is expected for the second half of the year.
O STORMWATER SERVICES FUND HIGHLIGHTS:
Overall, the Stormwater Fund's results are in line with budget, with revenue exceeding budget by $5K, or
0.1% and expenditures are under budget by $688K, or 22.8%, resulting a net favorable variance to budget of
$693K. The expenditure variance primarily relates to planned projects that will primarily occur in the last
quarter of the fiscal year.
• Stormwater fees are included with property tax bills, and thus follow the same pattern of receipt as ad
valorem taxes — predominantly in December and January. Through March, stormwater fees received have
amounted to $4.5 million compared to a budget of $4.6 million and compared to the prior year of $4.1
million. The increase over prior year is primarily due to an increase in the stormwater fee rate that was
implemented in FY25. Stormwater fees are at 97.8% of the total year budget and are expected to be
substantially in line with budget, although likely $50-$60K under budget.
Total expenditures of $2.3 million compare to a budget of $3.0 million, a variance of $688K, or 22.8%. The
primary reason for the variance to budget is lower operating expenses. This primarily relates to several
stormwater projects that are just underway or are planned over the next several months.
O DEBT SERVICE FUND HIGHLIGHTS:
• Overall, the debt service fund is in line with budget, with revenues 1.2% over budget and expenditures 4.0%
under budget.
• The Debt Service Fund receives most of its outside revenue from property taxes, sales taxes, and transfers
from the General Fund. Consistent with the General Fund, property taxes are tracking slightly ahead of
budget (2.0%), while sales taxes are slightly under budget (2.3%).
• Intergovernmental Revenue of $4.2 million matches the expected budget at this point of the year
• Debt service payments for the first nine months of the fiscal year totaled $45.1 million, with payments being
made as they become due.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Financial Summary
Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
GENERALFUND
2025
Budget
Actual
Actual
Actual
Budget thru
YTD % to
FY24-25
3-31-2023
3-31-2024
3-31-2025
3-31-2025
Variance $
Variance %
Budget
Revenues
Ad Valorem Taxes
222,372,385
203,770,664
210,643,527
217,826,030
216,145,958
1,680,072
0.8%
98.0%
Sales Taxes
94,399,833
49,415,425
47,543,509
48,965,468
49,654,312
(688,844)
-1.4%
51.9%
Other Taxes
5,637,977
4,686,900
4,446,109
4,700,225
4,391,984
308,241
7.0%
83.4%
Charges for Service
12,908,749
9,820,490
9,614,186
9,732,734
9,565,383
167,351
1.7%
75.4%
Intergovernmental Revenue
42,306,408
27,755,313
30,549,204
27,703,240
27,837,616
(134,376)
-0.5%
65.5%
Investment Earnings
14,453,533
5,755,015
10,025,090
8,972,682
9,741,681
(768,999)
-7.9%
62.1%
Other Revenues
2,296,089
1,443,556
2,235,898
2,362,120
1,214,631
1,147,489
94.5%
102.9%
Long Term Debt Proceeds
8,754,810
-
-
1,830,173
-
1,830,173
0.0%
20.9%
403,129,784
302,647,363
315,057,523
322,092,672
318,551,566
3,541,106
1.1%
79.9%
Total General Fund Revenues
Expenditures
General Government
76,568,821
45,227,393
51,414,177
50,413,568
51,607,385
(1,193,817)
-2.3%
65.8%
Human Services
81,819,246
49,508,444
54,298,407
53,718,099
57,928,026
(4,209,927)
-7.3%
65.7%
Public Safety
115,500,609
65,091,624
72,752,567
75,980,045
82,929,437
(6,949,392)
-8.4%
65.8%
Economic and Physical Development
2,699,338
1,413,849
1,384,941
1,016,363
2,159,470
(1,143,107)
-52.9%
37.7%
Culture and Recreation
17,334,303
10,553,591
11,665,534
11,776,490
12,134,012
(357,522)
-2.9%
67.9%
Education - Community College
15,814,522
8,941,108
10,036,246
10,227,331
11,829,262
(1,601,931)
-13.5%
64.7%
Transfers Out:
-
Education - Public Schools
116,850,348
69,541,194
73,658,640
79,486,997
86,235,557
(6,748,560)
-7.8%
68.0%
Debt Service Fund
14,947,871
17,336,132
13,933,682
14,947,871
14,947,871
0.0%
100.0%
Other - Primarily Capital
-
5,937,203
8,600,257
-
-
0.0%
0.0%
Total General Fund Expenditures
441,535,058
273,550,538
297,744,451
297,566,764
319,771,022
(22,204,258)
-6.9%
67.4%
38,405,274
-
-
-
-
-
Appropriated Fund Balance
Revenues In Excess (Under) Expenditures
-
29,096,825
17,313,072
24,525,908
(1,219,455)
25,745,363
79.9% i
GF Revenues
79.6%
7{.1% i
0.0%
10.0% 20.0% 30.0%
40.0% 50.0% 60.0%
70.0%
80.0% 90.0%
100.0%
0FY25
Qtr 3-%to Budget
■FY24 Qtr 3-%to Actual
0FY23 Qtr 3-%to Actual
67j4%
i
i
GF Expenditures
73.5%
1 1
i
72.1%
0.0%
10.0% 20.0% 30.0%
40.0% 50.0% 60.0%
70.0%
80.0% 90.0%
100.0%
0FY25
Qtr 3-%to Budget
■FY24 Qtr 3-%to Actual
0FY23 Qtr 3-%to Actual
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 8 - 2 - 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Financial Summary
Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OPERATING FUND
Revenues
Charges for Service
Intergovernmental Revenue
Other
Long Term Debt Issued
Transfers in from GF
Total Environmental Mgmt Revenues
Expenditures
Salaries and Benefits
Operating Expenditures
Debt Service
Capital Expenditures
Transfers:
To General Fund
To Capital Projects
Total Environmental Mgmt Expenditures
Appropriated Fund Balance
Administrative Reserve
Revenues In Excess (Under) Expenditures
EM Revenues
EM Expenditures
Budget
FY24-25
2025
Actual Actual Actual Budget thru YTD % to
3-31-2023 3-31-2024 3-31-2025 3-31-2025 Variance $ Variance % Budget
18,454,000
12,192,851
13,137,499
13,146,553
12,161,186
985,367
8.1%
71.2%
793,490
361,630
404,298
409,380
415,789
(6,409)
-1.5%
51.6%
525,000
384,919
617,874
601,392
375,900
225,492
60.0%
114.6%
2,739,503
-
-
-
-
-
0.0%
0.0%
-
36,850
-
-
-
-
-
-
22,511,993
12,976,250
14,159,671
14,157,325
12,952,875
1,204,450
9.3%
62.9%
3,645,222
1,945,311
2,267,239
2,409,739
2,537,075
(127,336)
-5.0%
66.1%
10,282,785
5,783,107
6,371,747
6,127,889
7,208,232
(1,080,343)
-15.0%
59.6%
932,628
106,857
130,779
359,569
385,175
(25,606)
-6.6%
38.6%
3,000,872
576,113
1,787,814
2,690,314
2,157,627
532,687
24.7%
89.7%
667,696
664,471
664,471
667,696
667,696
-
0.0%
100.0%
4,050,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
4,050,000
4,050,000
-
0.0%
100.0%
22,579,203
15,075,859
19,222,050
16,305,207
17,005,805
(700,598)
-4.1%
72.2%
1,526,079
-
-
-
-
-
(1,458,869)
-
(2,099,609)
-
(5,062,379)
-
(2,147,882)
-
(4,052,930)
-
1,905,048
-
0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0%
Li FY25 Qtr 3 - % to Budget o FY24 Qtr 3 - % to Actual u FY23 Qtr 3 - % to Actual
100.0%
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Financial Summary
Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
FIRE RESCUE FUND
Revenues
Ad Valorem Taxes
Sales Taxes
Charges for Services
Other
Long Term Debt Issued
Transfers:
From General Fund
From Special Revenue
Total Fire Services Revenues
Expenditures
Salaries and Benefits
Operating Expenditures
Debt Service
Capital Expenditures
Transfers:
To General Fund
To Capital Projects
Total Fire Services Expenditures
Appropriated Fund Balance
Administrative Reserve
Revenues In Excess (Under) Expenditu
Fire Services Revenues
Fire Services Expenditures
2025
Budget Actual Actual Actual Budget thru YTD %to
FY24-25 3-31-2023 3-31-2024 3-31-2025 3-31-2025 Variance $ Variance % Budget
14,405,751
13,386,043
13,740,757
14,210,180
13,930,361
279,819
2.0%
98.6%
5,783,196
2,734,833
2,853,063
2,937,301
2,966,780
(29,479)
-1.0%
50.8%
46,074
31,350
23,800
24,042
28,796
(4,754)
-16.5%
52.2%
5,000
24,426
62,120
49,345
1,575
47,770
3033.0%
986.9%
2,958,758
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.0%
-
148,301
-
-
1,671,474
-
-
-
-
-
-
23,324,418 1
17,996,427
16,679,740
17,220,868
16,927,512
293,356
1.7%
73.8%
14,909,359
9,502,501
10,111,836
10,948,955
10,511,098
437,857
4.2%
73.4%
5,655,038
3,228,371
3,680,663
4,010,525
4,789,817
(779,292)
-16.3%
70.9%
1,526,964
1,232,132
777,521
785,867
1,123,846
(337,979)
-30.1%
51.5%
3,263,951
1,839,078
1,504,159
563,771
2,588,313
(2,024,542)
-78.2%
17.3%
25,355,312
15,802,082
16,074,179
16,309,118
19,013,074
(2,703,956)
-14.2%
64.3%
2,030,894
-
2,194,345
-
605,561
-
911,750
-
(2,085,562)
2,997,312
0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% 100.0%
0FY25 Qtr 3-%to Budget 0FY24 Qtr 3-%to Actual ■FY23 Qtr 3-%to Actual
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 8 - 2 - 3
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Financial Summary
Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
STORMWATER FUND
2025
Budget
Actual
Actual
Actual
Budget thru
YTD % to
FY24-25
3-31-2023
3-31-2024
3-31-2025
3-31-2025
Variance $
Variance %
Budget
Revenues
Charges for Service
4,629,934
4,026,422
4,093,836
4,527,920
4,583,635
(55,715)
-1.2%
97.8%
Long Term Debt Issued
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Investment Earnings
-
132
50,539
60,929
-
60,929
0.0%
-
Intergovernmental Revenue
400,000
-
-
-
-
-
0.0%
0.0%
Other
100,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Transfer In from General Fund
-
12,309
8401000
-
-
-
0.0%
-
Total Stormwater Revenues
5,129,934
4,038,863
4,984,375
4,588,849
4,583,635
5,214
0.1%
89.5%
Expenditures
Salaries and Benefits
1,269,811
680,886
679,728
717,902
872,360
(154,458)
-17.7%
56.5%
Operating Expenditures
2,224,646
1,299,341
1,210,043
1,058,611
1,650,687
(592,076)
-35.9%
47.6%
Debt Service
405,639
221,670
220,969
215,269
195,518
19,751
10.1%
53.1%
Capital Expenditures
370,000
888,506
999,017
175,352
304,880
(129,528)
-42.5%
47.4%
Transfers:
To General Fund
1681000
-
-
168,000
168,000
-
100.0%
Total Stormwater Expenditures
3,090,403
3,109,757
2,335,134
3,191,445
(856,311)
-26.8%
52.6%
4,438,096
Appropriated Fund Balance
217,183
-
-
-
-
-
Administrative Reserve
(909,021)
-
-
-
-
-
Revenues In Excess (Under) Expenditures
-
1 948,460
1,874,618
2,253,715
1,392,189
861,526
Stormwater Revenues
Stormwater Expenditures
.5%
0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% 100.0%
J FY25 Qtr 3 - % to Budget i FY24 Qtr 3 - % to Actual J FY23 Qtr 3 - % to Actual
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Financial Summary
Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
DEBT SERVICE FUND
Ad Valorem Taxes
Sales Taxes
Intergovernmental Revenue
Investment Earnings
Transfer In from General Fund
Transfer In from Other Funds
Appropriated Fund Balance
Total Debt Service Fund Revenues
Debt Service
Revenues In Excess (Under) Expenditures
Debt Service Revenues
Debt Service Expenditures
Budget
Actual
Actual
Actual
FY24-25
3-31-2023
3-31-2024
3-31-2025
10,841,049
15, 593, 750
11,946,961
10, 753, 312
21,845,254
10, 754, 543
10, 739, 061
10, 947, 201
4,649,556
4,817,334
4,397,083
4,238,064
-
849
1,501
1,699
14,947,871
17,336,132
13,933,682
14,947,871
2,212,936
-
1,109,422
2,212,936
2,837,991
-
-
-
57,334,657
48,502,608
42,127,710
43,101,083
57
7
2025
Budget thru
YTD % to
3-31-2025
Variance $
Variance ON
Budget
10,537,500
215,812
2.0%
99.2%
11,206,615
(259,414)
-2.3%
50.1%
4,217,147
20,917
0.5%
91.1%
-
1,699
0.0%
-
14,394,800
553,071
3.8%
100.0%
2,212,936
-
0.0%
-
-
-
-
0.0%
42,568,998
532,085
1.2%
75.2%
-4.0% 78.7%
0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% 80.0% 90.0% 100.0%
0FY25 Qtr 3-%to Budget 0FY24 Qtr 3-%to Actual 0FY23 Qtr 3-%to Actual
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE:5/19/2025
Regular
DEPARTMENT: Finance PRESENTER(S): Chris Coudriet, County Manager, Eric Credle, Chief Financial Officer,
Amanda Kostusiak, Budget Officer
CONTACT(S): Chris Coudriet, Eric Credle, or Amanda Kostusiak
SU BJ ECT:
Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommended Budget and Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement
Plan
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The County Manager will present the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 New Hanover County Recommended Budget and Fiscal
Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan to the Board of County Commissioners.
The Non -County Agency Funding Committee will also present its recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
The required public hearing is scheduled for June 2, 2025.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
• Good Governance
o Strong Financial Performance
■ Minimize taxes and fees
■ Plan for the long-term financial health of the count
■ Proactively manage the county budget
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Hear the presentation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Recommended Budget FY25-26
Non -County Agency Presentation
Non -County Agency Recommendations
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Hear the presentation.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
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ITEM: 9
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Recommended Budget
Placeholder
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ITEM: 9 - 1 - 1
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NON -COUNTY AGENCY FUNDING
Process and Recommendations
FY 25-26
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 2 - 1
Term Expires
Gail Eddie
Shane Hartley
Candy Robbins
Clare Kiley
John Hinnant
Tyler Braswell
06/30/27
06/30/26
06/30/26
06/30/27
06/30/27
06/30/26
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 2 - 2
(OMMIl r' �TEP� TO MPR�"11 F ?0(1 iS
1. Modify Applications Based on Key Learnings
2. Provide Training to Non -County Agencies on Application & Process
3. Survey Non -County Agencies
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 2 - 3 3
Non -County Agency Funding Requests $ 3,091,630 $ 2,869,439 $ 1,600,000
77 Applications Received
(61 agencies)
`Eligible Funding — Items that are ineligible have been deducted from Requested Funding, which are salaries
for positions and overhead expenses not directly tied to service delivery, marketing dollars, capital
expenditures and pass throughs.
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 2 - 4 4
, REVIEW PROCESS
1. Review Applications
2. Review of Agency Mid -Year Performance Reports &Funding History
3. Discuss Scoring Rubric
4. Individual Scoring and Questions to Agencies
5. Question Responses and Final Aggregated Scores
6. Discussion and Allocation Decisions
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 2 - 5 5
`BORING RUBRIC
Six Scoring Categories
1. Alignment with New Hanover County Strategy and Goals
2. Request Aligned with Agency Mission
3. Request Aligns with Agency Capability
4. Collaborative Efforts Associated with Program/Service
5. Impact of Program — Multiplier
6. Service or Program Enhances the Quality of Life for Residents of NHC
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 2 - 6 6
EVALUATION
Programs scored individually by committee members and aggregated
Discussion about areas of difference in scoring and key drivers
Approximately 100 Hours of Committee time spent on process
Objective Rating InstrumentZRubric
Six pre -identified criteria
Each criteria scored on a 4-point scale
Equally weighted (max score 24)
Subjective Rating
Overall rating that allows committee to
capture other attributes not easily
quantifiable or that may not be broadly
applicable
Scored on a 4-point scale (max score 4)
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 2 - 7
EVALUATION - CONTI" IED
Committee members allocated buckets based on multiplied Objective Rating
(Rubric) score and Subjective Rating Score (max score of 96)
Funding tiers based on agencies that had the highest multiplied score
100% Above 90
80%
70%
63%
0%
70 - 79
.6 .•
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 2 - 8 8
EVALUATION - CONTINUED
Fund Thic
Organizations that deliver a program
or service
Supplies, tools, contract services, and
other materials for staff to deliver
programs
Salaries for staff directly providing
services to clients/patients/participants,
etc.
Not That.....
Intermediaries/pass through
organizations (receive $ and then
redistribute it to other organizations)
Marketing $
Capital expenditures (existing
buildings/existing vehicles)
Administrative salaries/administrative
overhead
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 2 - 9 9
RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS/SERVICES CATEGORIZED BY BUCKETS
N
Direct/li
v
Housing
13%
ProtectiveWorkforce Arts & Recreation
Nutrition 2% 3% 8%
Health/Safety
50%
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 2 - 10 10
Ne%
Direct/Inn
3%
Housing
13%
COMPARISON OF FY26 NON -COUNTY
AGENCY BUCKETS & FY25 GENERAL FUND
FY26 NCA BUCKETS
Protective Workforce Arts & Recreation
:ion
Health/Safety
50%
FY25 GENERAL FUND
Education- 25%
Cultural & Recreational:
Economic & Physics
Development: 1
Public Safety: 24%
Education Debt: 7%
Debt Service: 6%
General Government: 16°/o
vices: 18%
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 2 - 11
NEXT STEPS
1. Survey non -county agencies regarding process; incorporate
feedback into FY27 process
2. Modify non -county agency application based on key
learnings
3. Review scoring and consider changes to evaluation criteria
4. Continue providing training documents for non -county
agencies on the application process and in -year reporting
5. Set due dates and calendar for FY27 process
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 2 - 12 12
QUESTIONS?
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 2 - 13
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FY25-26 Non -County Agency Funding
Committee Scores and Recommendations
FY25-26 AGENCY/PROGRAM COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Bucket
Average Rubric
Score
Average
Individual/Subjective
Requested
Funding
*Eligible
Funding
Recommended
Funding
TIER 1- 100% OF ELIGIBLE REQUESTED FUNDING
The Food Bank of CENC, Inc./Nourishing Families in NHC
Nutrition
23.60
4.00
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, Inc./Affordable Housing Retention
Housing
23.60
4.00
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
TIER 2 - 80% OF ELIGIBLE REQUESTED FUNDING
First Fruit Ministries/Day Shelter & Medical Clinic for Homeless
Health/Safety
22.40
4.00
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 40,000
Feast Down East, Inc./Local Motive Mobile Farmers' Market
Nutrition
23.20
3.80
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 40,000
Good Shepherd Ministries of Wilmington, Inc./Housing for Chronically Homeless
Housing
23.20
3.80
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 40,000
Diaper Bank of North Carolina/Meeting Hygiene Needs Across NHC
Health/Safety
21.80
4.00
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 40,000
Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Inc./Grief Counseling & Hospice Charity Care
Health/Safety
23.67
3.67
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 40,000
The Food Bank of CENC, Inc./Pop-Up Markets
Nutrition
22.60
3.80
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 40,000
A Safe Place, Inc./Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor & Recovery Support
Housing
22.40
3.80
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 40,000
Canines for Service, Inc./Service Dog Training Program
New Direct/Innovation
21.80
3.80
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 40,000
The Carousel Center, Inc./Multi-Disciplinary Team Response to Child Abuse
Health/Safety
23.00
3.60
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 40,000
The Carousel Center, Inc./Problematic Sexual Behavior Intervention
Health/Safety
23.00
3.60
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 40,000
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc./Domestic Violence Legal Services
Protective
22.60
3.60
$ 50,000
$ 45,173
$ 36,138
The Carousel Center, Inc./Child Abuse Prevention Education
Health/Safety
22.60
3.60
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 40,000
The Healing Place of NHC/Community Outreach Coordinator
Health/Safety
21.40
3.80
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 40,000
The Food Bank of CENC, Inc./Culinary Workforce Development
Workforce
22.40
3.60
$ 50,000
$ 27,797
$ 22,238
TIER 3 - 70% OF ELIGIBLE REQUESTED FUNDING
Phoenix Employment Services of Wilmington, Inc./Support Growing Employment
Workforce
23.40
3.40
$ 50,000
$ 39,000
$ 27,300
Five14 Revolution/Women's Coordinated Care Program
Health/Safety
22.00
3.60
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 35,000
North Carolina Symphony Society, Inc./Music Education Programs
Education
22.00
3.60
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
$ 3,500
Financial Protection Law Center/Legal Services & Outreach for Residents At -Risk
Health/Safety
21.80
3.60
$ 24,000
$ 24,000
$ 16,800
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Inc./Development of New Education Ctr
Arts & Recreation
21.60
3.60
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 35,000
SEEDS of Healing, Inc./2025
Health/Safety
21.40
3.60
$ 24,998
$ 23,250
$ 16,275
Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum/Educational Programs
Arts & Recreation
22.60
3.40
$ 30,000
$ 25,000
$ 17,500
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity/Critical Home Repair
Housing
22.20
3.40
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 35,000
Wellness Without Walls/Breakthrough Healing Immersions
Health/Safety
20.80
3.60
$ 23,870
$ 23,870
$ 16,709
Boys & Girls Clubs of SENC/Project Learn
Education
22.00
3.40
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 35,000
Accessible Coastal Carolina Events Sports & Services, Inc./ACCESS Fit
Health/Safety
21.80
3.40
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 35,000
Going Beyond the Pink/Comprehensive Breast Cancer Support
Health/Safety
21.80
3.40
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 35,000
Coastal Horizons Center, Inc./Open House Transitional Living
Health/Safety
21.60
3.40
$ 50,000
$ 31,568
$ 22,098
Domestic Violence Shelter & Services, Inc./Expanded Support Services
Health/Safety
21.40
3.40
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 35,000
Hill & Highwater, Inc./Safe Babies Support
Health/Safety
21.40
3.40
$ 20,000
$ 20,000
$ 14,000
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025 Page 1
ITEM: 9 - 3 - 1
FY25-26 Non -County Agency Funding
Committee Scores and Recommendations
FY25-26 AGENCY/PROGRAM COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Bucket
Average Rubric
Score
Average
Individual/Subjective
Requested
Funding
*Eligible
Funding
Recommended
Funding
Soaring As Eagles Outreach Ministry, Inc./Saturday Academy
Education
20.75
3.50
$ 23,700
$ 23,700
$ 16,590
Coastal Bringing Up Down Syndrome of SENC, Inc./iCan Swim Camp
Health/Safety
21.20
3.40
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ 7,000
paws4people, Inc./Facility Dog Placement Program
Health/Safety
21.20
3.40
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 35,000
Communities In Schools of Cape Fear/Integrated Student Supports
Education
22.40
3.20
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 35,000
Cape Fear Health Net/Specialty Referral Program
Health/Safety
21.00
3.40
$ 18,000
$ -
$ -
Theatre for All, Inc./Outreach Program for NHC Schools
Arts & Recreation
21.00
3.40
$ 7,000
$ 7,000
$ 4,900
Communities In Schools of Cape Fear/Resiliency Task Force
Health/Safety
22.20
3.20
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 35,000
TIER 4 - 63% OF ELIGIBLE REQUESTED FUNDING
Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas/Childhood Cancer Safety Net
Health/Safety
20.40
3.40
$ 18,206
$ 18,206
$ 11,470
Opera Wilmington NC, Inc./Outreach Performances for Children
Arts & Recreation
20.20
3.40
$ 6,000
$ 6,000
$ 3,780
Cape Fear Clinic, Inc./Pharmacist-Managed Hepatitis C Treatment Program
Health/Safety
21.20
3.20
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 31,500
Coastal Horizons Center, Inc./ReEntry Systems for Effective Treatment
Health/Safety
21.20
3.20
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 31,500
Family Support Network of SENC, Inc./Foster Care Wraparound Supports
Health/Safety
21.20
3.20
$ 24,000
$ 18,954
$ 11,941
Accessible Coastal Carolina Events Sports & Services, Inc./Accessible Adventures
Health/Safety
21.00
3.20
$ 50,000
$ 48,350
$ 30,461
Brooklyn Arts Music Academy/Music Is Life!
Education
20.80
3.20
$ 49,856
$ 49,856
$ 31,409
Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program/Scholarship Program
Arts & Recreation
20.80
3.20
$ 24,000
$ 24,000
$ 15,120
2Sharelnc./Bedding & Bedding Supplies
Housing
20.60
3.20
$ 24,000
$ 24,000
$ 15,120
YMCA of SENC, Inc./After School Program Scholarships
Health/Safety
21.80
3.00
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 31,500
YWCA Lower Cape Fear/Bridges of Opportunity: Hispanic Outreach
Education
19.00
3.40
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 31,500
Wilmington's Residential Adolescent Achievement Place/After School Enrich Acad
Edcuation
21.40
3.00
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 31,500
Community Enrichment Initiatives, Inc./Willowdale Farms
Health/Safety
20.00
3.20
$ 19,200
$ 19,200
$ 12,096
IndependentWorks/Easter Seals Life Skills Program
Housing
19.80
3.20
$ 5,428
$ 5,428
$ 3,420
DREAMS of Wilmington, Inc./Homeschool
Arts & Recreation
21.00
3.00
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 31,500
Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear/Emergency Shelter
Housing
20.60
3.00
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 31,500
LINC, Inc./LITE Community Health Worker
Health/Safety
20.60
3.00
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 31,500
Quality Life Blueprint/Community-Based Public Health Response to Violence
Health/Safety
20.60
3.00
$ 50,000
$ 45,600
$ 28,728
Greater Wilmington Youth Initiative, Inc./CommUNITY Program
Education
20.00
3.00
$ 30,000
$ 28,000
$ 17,649
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra, Inc./Fourth of July Symphony Pops Concert
Arts & Recreation
20.00
3.00
$ 25,000
$ 25,000
$ 15,758
TIER 5 - 0% OF ELIGIBLE REQUESTED FUNDING
Blue Ribbon Commission on the Prevention of Youth Violence/Summer Employment
Workforce
19.80
3.20
$ 50,000
$ -
$ -
Child Development Center, Inc./Summer Camp 2026
Education
19.80
3.20
$ 50,000
$ -
$ -
Beacon Education/Academic & Behavior Supports at Spark Academy
Education
19.80
3.00
$ 50,000
$ 45,000
$ -
Easter Seals UCP NC & VA, Inc./Culinary Connections
Health/Safety
19.60
3.00
$ 27,231
$ 15,596
$ -
Young Scientist Academy/Tech Team: Building Equity in the Tech Workforce
Workforce
20.80
2.80
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ -
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025 Page 2
ITEM: 9 - 3 - 2
FY25-26 Non -County Agency Funding
Committee Scores and Recommendations
FY25-26 AGENCY/PROGRAM COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Bucket
Average Rubric
Score
Average
Individual/Subjective
Requested
Funding
*Eligible
Funding
Recommended
Funding
Young Scientist Academy/Global Explorers: Science for Refugee Youth
Education
19.40
3.00
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ -
YWCA Lower Cape Fear/Leadership for Inclusive Communities
Workforce
19.40
3.00
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ -
Beacon Education/GLOW Extended Day Learning Programs
Education
20.40
2.80
$ 40,000
$ 40,000
$ -
Blue Ribbon Commission on the Prevention of Youth Violence/In-School Support
Education
19.00
3.00
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ -
Genesis Block Foundation, Inc./Jumpstart Academy
Workforce
19.80
2.80
$ 24,000
$ 21,000
$ -
Blue Ribbon Commission on the Prevention of Youth Violence/After School Program
Education
18.80
2.80
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ -
DREAMS of Wilmington, Inc./Outreach
Education
18.80
2.80
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ -
DREAMS of Wilmington, Inc./Culinary Arts
Nutrition
18.40
2.80
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ -
Wilmington Children's Museum/Courtyard Re -Imagination
Education
19.20
2.60
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ -
Genesis Block Foundation, Inc./Conversations to Contracts
Workforce
20.00
2.40
$ 24,000
$ 20,000
$ -
Historic Wilmington Foundation/Preservation Equity Fund
Housing
18.40
2.60
$ 40,142
$ 40,142
$ -
Alliance for Cape Fear Trees/Tree Steward Initiative
Health/Safety
19.00
2.40
$ 24,999
$ 23,749
$ -
Collective Impact in NHC/Tenant Case Management
Housing
17.40
2.60
$ 25,000
$ 25,000
$ -
Genesis Block Foundation, Inc./Wits Begin
Workforce
18.00
2.00
$ 24,000
$ 21,000
$ -
TOTAL FUNDING REQUESTED/ELIGIBLE/RECOMMENDED
$ 3,091,630
$ 2,869,439
$ 1,600,000
COUNTY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
$ -
$ -
$ (1,600,000)
BALANCE
$ 3,091,630
$ -
$ -
*ELIGIBLE FUNDING -Items requested for funding that are ineligible have been deducted.
(Salaries for positions, overhead expenses & capital expenditures not directly tied to service delivery, marketing & pass throughs.)
Received 77 Applications
61 Agencies Applied
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025 Page 3
ITEM: 9 - 3 - 3
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE:5/19/2025
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 Commission for Women
New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission
New Hanover County Library Advisory Board
New Hanover County Special Board of Equalization and Review
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 Commission for Women
New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission
New Hanover County Library Advisory Board
New Hanover County Special Board of Equalization and Review
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend appointments.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10
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ffifirlim,
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Vacancy to appoint at this time: 1
Term: 3 years, expiring 5/31/28
Applicant:
Eligible for
Nominations
Reappointment
Amiee Allen
Dr. Jane S. Bray
Lauren Drugan
JosaLin Hunter
HayLeyJensen
X
Dianne Jinwright
Attie Moore
Blanch Beverly Moore
Attachments: Committee Information Sheet
Attendance
Applications
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10-1 -1
,4umber of Members: 11 members
I YWCA Lower Cape Fear CEO or Designee
5 appointed by County Commissioners; 5 appointed by Wilmington City Counci';
Members shall serve no more than two (2) full successive terms unless there is a break of at least one (1)
full term between appointments.
Regular Meetings: Fourth Wednesday of every month at 4:00 p.m.
Statute or cause creating Boar& BOCC bylaws adopted August 12, 2019,
Brief on the functions: The Commission shall be organized forte purpose of acting as an advocate for
women and a resource of information on the status of women in New Hanover County for the New Hanover
County Board of Commissioners (Board) and Wilmington City Council (Council):
• To identify the status of women and assess the needs of women in New Hanover County
(County) and the City of Wilmington
• To provide a status of women in New Hanover County report on an annual basis to the Board
and Council;
• To provide information and recommendations to the Board and Council on the needs and
issues important to women as it deems necessary in improving and upholding the opportunities
in employment, education and community services for all people, regardless of sex;
• To work toward the betterment of the status of women with respect to employment and
educational opportunities, health services, childcare services, welfare services, financial
services, and community leadership opportunities;
• To serve as an umbrella to coordinate and support all women's initiatives, organizations, and
networks in the County and the City including coordinating and cooperating with the YWCA and
other organizations involved in activities on the status of women; and
• To conduct educational seminars in collaboration with other organizations for residents and
businesses in the County and the City.
I TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT MEMBERS I APPOINTMENT I EXPIRATION
Sheila Evans, Chair
818 Bradshaw Terrace
Wilmington, NC 28409
910-233-5480 (C)
First 10/21/19
Second 5/15/23
5/31/23
5/31/26
Lindy Ford
5001 one Court
First 5/15/23
5/31/26
Wilmington, NC 28409
910-899-7954 (C)
Hayley Jensen
126 Devonshire Lane
Unexpired 1/22/24
5/31/25
Wilmington, NC 28409
347-237-3823 (C) 910-769-5452 (W)
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 1 - 2
NEW HANOVER COUNTY COMMISSION FOR WOMEN CONT.
TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT MEMBERS
APPOINTMENT
EXPIRATION
Emily Mitchell
4608 Andros Lane
Wilmington, NC 28412
Unexpired 4/21/25
5/31/27
910-795-8669 (C)
Tracey Newkirk
1010 Nutt Street Apt 4212
First 5/15/23
5/31/26
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-523-7038
City of Wilmington Members,"
Jen Peterken
7019 Cayman Court
Unexpired 1121/25
2/18125
Wilmington, NC 28405
First 2118125
2/1$128
Sarah Snyder
228 Spruce Drive
Unexpired 10/15/24
6/18/27
Wilmington, NC 28403
Elizabeth Bryant -Richards
522 Wayne Drive
First 2/18/25
2/18/28
Wilmington, NC 28403
Olivia Thames
520 Capeside Drive
Unexpired 3/21/23
5/19/24
Wilmington, NC 28412
First 5/21/24
5/19/27
910-228-8667
Debbie Todd
3808 Antelope Trail
First 5/18/21
6/18/23
Wilmington, NC 28409
Second 5/16/23
6/18/26
910-231-0750 (C)
YWCA Lower Cape Fear CEO or Designee:
First 10/21/19
10/31/22
Velva Jenkins, CEO
Second 10/22
05131/25
910-799-6820
Ex. Officio (non -voting) Member:
Representative of the North Carolina Council for Women
7/1123
Undesignated
Honorable Robin Robinson, District Court Judge, 5th
District
Staff liaison: Linda Thompson
Chief Diversity and Equity Officer
230 Government Center Dr., Suite 120
Wilmington, NC 28403
Revised 4/2025
910-798-7414
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 1 - 3
Meeting
Present
February 2024
No — Excused
March 2024
Yes
ApriL2024
Yes
May2024
Yes
June 2024
Yes
July 2024
No — Excused
August2024
Yes
September 2024
Yes
October 2024
Yes
December 2024
Yes
January 2025
Yes
February 4, 2025 (Special Meeting)
Yes
February 2025
Yes
March 2025
Yes
ApriL2025
Yes
Board ofCommissioners May 18.2025
Lonq, Melissa
From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2025 3:21 PM
To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa
Subject: Online Form Submission #23790 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
Being Applied to
First Name
Last Name
Email
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Business Phone
Fax
Home Address
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Aimee
Allen
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Zip Code
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Years Living in New
12
Hanover County
Board of Commissioters - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 1 - 5
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Female
Race White
Age 57
Occupation Sr. Manager of Parent and Family Engagement
Applicant's Employer NC Child
Professional Activities Member of the Safe Babies Court
Member of the Resiliency Task Force
Volunteer Activities Volunteer at the Help Hub at the Harrelson Center
by do you wish to I love our community and I know that there is great things on
serve on this board or the horizon. I would love to be a voice for ALL women in New
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QuaLifications for
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county boards /
committees on which
you are serving
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member employed by
New Hanover County?
No
List three local personal references and phone numbers
Reference 1 Krista Smith
Reference 1 Phone (520) 404-0680
Reference 2 Parkie Stewardson
Board of Commissiobers - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 1 - 6
Reference 2 Phone
Reference 3
Reference 3 Phone
Additional comments
Upload additional
information
Date
Consent
(252) 432-4328
Lindsay Prickett
(910) 232-8672
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4/28/2025
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.
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ITEM: 10- 1 - 7
Lon. , Melissa
From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 2:11 PM
To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa
Subject: Online Form Submission #23299 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 Commission for Women
Being Applied to
First Name
Dr. Jane S,
Last Name
Bray
Email
isusan braye-g mail. com
Home Phone
6102484382
Cell. Phone
6102484382
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Fax
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Home Address
6307 MARYWOOD DR
City
Wilmington, NC
State
NC;
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Zip Code
28409
Mailing Address (if
6307 MARYWOOD DR
different from home
address)
City
Wilmington, NC
State
NC
Zip Code
28409
Years Living in New
6
Hanover County
Board of Commissiotiers - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 1 - 8
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the cornrnunh«
is represented.
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females inachieving their professional goals. | also served on
numerous community boards insupport offemales and families
inneed. This included myservice onthe following boards:
1.Minus 8-5Committee, Norfolk, VA. This committee focused
onserving young children and their families.
2. United for Children Executive Board, Norfolk, VA. This
organization provided support for children inschools.
4. Grow Smart Board of Directors, \64 Beach. This board
supported early childhood education for all children.
5.The Janus School Board ofDirectors, Lancaster, PA. This
board supported this private school.
M.Lancaster Chamber ofCommerce Education and Workforce
Committea, Lancasher, PA. This committee focused on ioauao
ineducation inLancaster, PA.
Current Secretary for the Dance Cooperative, Wilmington, NC.
Current Chair ofthe Ballet Virginia Board of Directors, Norfolk,
Current member ofthe Nomination Committee for the
American Association ofColleges for Teacher Education,
Washington, DC
|annseeking ways hofurther support women intheir
development and growth. | wish tohelp the Commission in
"acting moonadvocate for women" and provide support to
eliminate any barriers that may hinder women inWilmington,
NC in reaching their greatest potential.
What areas Vfconcern |donot apply for aseat unthis Commission with areas of
would you UketVsee concern. | apply with intentions ofproviding support for women.
Board ofCommissidhem May 18.2025
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?
I believe strongly that my years of service supporting women
and children qualify me for serving on this Commission.
I do not serve on any county boards or committees.
01
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List three local personal
references and phone numbers
Reference 1
Ms. Lynn Harris
Reference 1 Phone
910-520-1180
Reference 2
Ms. Nancy Hart
Reference 2 Phone
910-619-0588
Reference 3
Mr. Don Harris
Reference 3 Phone
Additional comments
Upload additional
information
aU0.] VA -* =-*1 I
I wish to thank those individuals who are working to review
these applications. This Commission and others in New
Hanover County are important to the development and growth
of our region which makes the selection process important
work. Thank you in advance for your consideration of my
application.
Warmest regards,
Jane Bray
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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
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Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10-1 -10
Melissa
From: noreply@civicplus.com
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Board and Committee Application I
Board or Committee
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Being Applied to
First Name
Lauren
Last Name
Drugan
Email
laurendrugan(@-qmail.com
Home Phone
703-302-9509
Cell Phone
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Business Phone
Field not completed.
Fax
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Home Address
3604 Daufuskie Drive
City
Wilmington
State
NC
Zip Code
28412
Mailing Address (if
Field not completed.
different from home
address)
Years Living in New 2
Hanover County
Board of Commissiopers - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10-1 -11
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Female
Race White/Caucasian
Age 38
Occupation Consultant
Applicant's Employer Slalom, Inc.
Professional Activities I have more than 15 years of project management, technology,
and administrative experience, specializing in customer
relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation
systems for B2B businesses. I have been consulting with
Slalom, Inc. since 2022, where I develop high -impact solutions
for clients across high-tech, financial services, life sciences,
and hospitality industries.
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professional experience.
Volunteer Activities I have more than 25 years' experience including administrative
support, event management, and fundraising for non -profits in
Delaware, New York, North Carolina, and Virginia. I have also
participated in professional development programs such as the
Trailblazer Mentor Program.
Since moving to Wilmington, I have begun working with the
local organizations including Cape Fear Literacy Council, ani.,
StepUp \/Vilmington as a member of their Board of Young
Professionals.
Please see my attached resume for details of my volunteer
experiences prior to moving to Wilmington.
by do you wish to I fell in love with Wilmington when my in-laws moved here in
serve on this board or 2017, and chose two years ago to move to here from the
committee? Washington, D.C. metro area. I am passionate about our
vibrant community and all the things that make it special —
especially its residents!
especially by providing comprehensive health programs,
affordable and safe child care, and leadership opportunities. I
Board of Commissi6hers - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 1 - 12
What areas Vfconcern
vvoukJyou Like tOsee
addressed bvthis
committee?
believe that investing inprograms that champion women will
repay the community exponentially aowomen continue to
support their families, friends, colleagues, customers, students,
neighbors, and more.
As Wilmington continues to grow, | believe it is more important
than ever that women have access toprograms that meet their
needs. |want to serve onthe Commission for Women to
contribute toits important work, and foster usense ofsupport
and belonging for women.
Health services, childcare services, and leadership
opportunities.
Qualifications for |nmycareer uommarketing technology consultant, |manage
serving all stages ofclient projects,including running meetings,
developing strategic recommendations, providing project
updates, and all other spoken and written communication with
stakeholders ranging from C-suiteto individual contributors.
| approach chaotic situations with curiosity and intention,
adopting apeople-first approach that focuses nnmeaningful
relationships tounderstand the driving factors behind business
problems.
|coUaborate with mycolleagues, brainstorm with other experts,
and conduct research tobuild creative solutions across
technology onab|ernentprocess improvement, and change
management training.
It has always been important tonmtogive back tomy
community, so|have prioritized volunteer work inevery place |
have lived. This has connected rnewith nnyneighbors and
helped mnehoabsorb new ideas, whether | was rnehe|ving
library books, coaching Girls onthe Run, orrecommending e
marketing strategy for anew organization. |amgrateful that my
volunteer experiences have allowed rnetoexpand nny
organizmtiona|, admninistrmUve, event planning, and fundraising
|omnpassionate about our community here inWilmington, and
want toput mytime and abilities touse for its benefit by serving
onthe Commission for Women.
Other municipal 0r None
county boards
-
Board ofCommissicTem May 18.2025
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
Erica Jacob
Reference 1 Phone
810-919-1102
Reference 2
Anna Ellis
Reference 2 Phone
339-237-0873
Reference 3
Wanda Monroe
Reference 3 Phone
860-324-6702
Additional comments
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Lauren Drucian Resume for Commission foEWomen.pdf
information
Date
4/4/2025
Consent
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removed without cause by a majority of County
Commissioners., � I understand that information on this
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ITEM: 10- 1 - 14
Lauren Drugan
3604 Daufuskie Drive Wilmington, NC 28412
'703 -302 9509 o
Lauren Drugan is an engaging, innovative, multi- disciplined marketing technology professional who is
passionate about supporting and advocating for Wilmington and its residents.
SKILLS
Fill RO F'E.-SF;!,iONAL EXREuCFENCIE'
Mar:'Isating strategy,
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Develop high, -inapact solutions for 5,alomclients acrc�ss high -teiillh,
(,'reativity
financial services, fife siciencies, and hospitality industries
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Research
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educational F.iiiaterials,, training 1m)grarns,11 and documentation
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conferenliCe atteridarice, arid partner specific learning
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1�,: nancial Services
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im'Juding Marketo, Pardot, HubSpot, Mailichimp, and Salesforce
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TECHNOLOGY
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projects,,, tinielines, and deUverdbles both sololand in tearns
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w.�Afts toi uncover areas ': improvernent,, rteconit"nerid 1)es't. Practices,
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Pardot Consultant
DECEMBER 2009 -JUNE 2017
Pardot Specialist
Marketo Engage Business
Practitioner
LOCAL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Cape Fear Literacy Council — Administrative Support
2024 -- PRESENT
Support time organization Is Director of Development by mstnaging froliday
tliank you card mail carnpaigris and fundralisiri.g mail campaigns,
StepUp Wilmington Board of Young Professionals — Fundraising
2025 - PRESENT
Support StepUp Board initiatives by planning and managing fundraising
events and increasing community awareness of Stepllp prograrris.
Previous volunteer, experience includes: Postrards to Voters, Trailblazer
Mentor Program; Virginia: Project Florse, Capital Caring Hospice, Arlington
Arts, Center, Girls on tire Run of Northern Virginia, Virginia Oc�yssey Qf the
Mind, Fahf& County Public Library, Washington Dc B213IM.arketers 1.1ser
Group; Delaware: Flagley Museum &' Library; New York American Red Cross
of Greater New York
PROJECTS AND WRITING
Campaign Influence Starter Flack
Built for users of Salesforced,,-,Pardot, this easy -to -install tool populates a
dasliboard that explores whicli initiatives are affecting sales.
Campaign influence Starter Pack: Unlock Salesforce Marketing ROt I ill
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Aftersbocks of GDPR: Making Sense of tine Business -Wide Effects of New
Data Privacy Laws
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9 A Secrets to Know Before Moving to t1le Cloud
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Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
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Lonq, Melissa
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Board and Committee Application
Board or Committee
Being Applied to
First Name
Last Name
Email
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Business Phone
New Hanover County Commission for Women
Josalin
Hunter
Josalin.hunterqQgmail.com
504-296-1290
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Fax
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Home Address
6114 Dichondra Dr
City
Castle Hayne
State
NC
Zip Code
28429
Mailing Address (if
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different from home
address)
City
Field not completed.
State
Field not completed.
Zip Code
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Years Living in New 5
Hanover County
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Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section ofthe community
is represented.
Gender
Female
Race
Bleuh6ufricanAmerican
Age
42
Occupation
Faculty; Clinical Therapist
Appiicant's Employer
UNCW; Private Practice
ProfeaaioneiActivities
-
Member ofCouncil onSocial Work Education and National
Association of Social Workers; C8VVE Commission on
Research
VoiunteerAcdvitieG
Boys and Girls Club; service hoJack and Jill ofAmerica-
Wilmington Chapter
Why doyou wish to
My passion is to elevate women and young vvonnmn. Much of
serve onthis board or
my teaching, nseemroh, sorvims, and clinical work all echo
committee?
commitment tonurturing growth and potential inwomen,
particularly marginalized women.
What areas ofconcern
Ways hohelp improve access tosupport and resources;
would you Uketosee
connection boother women; supporting women -owned
addressed bythis
businesses, and other data -driven initiatives
committee?
[}uaUficationGfor
Education, expertise, service, and passion
serving
Other municipal. or
None
county boards /
committees mnwhich
you are serving
�
Do you have a family
No
member employed by
New Hanover County?
List three local references and phone numbers
Reference Dr. Megan Bolden
Board ofCommissidhem May 18.2025
Reference 1 Phone 9104654450
Reference 2 Dr. Anka Roberto
Reference 2 Phone 9107468210
Reference 3 Johvanna Sampson
Reference 3 Phone 5044813442
Additional comments I believe this is my 3rd time applying to serve on this
Commission. Hopefully, 3rd time is a charm:-)
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Date 4/5/2025
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Board and Committee Application I
Board or Committee New Hanover County Commission for Women
Being Applied to
First Name
Hayley
Last Name
Jensen
Email.
hayleysvensena-gmail.com
Home Phone
3472373823
Cell, Phone
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Business Phone
Field not completed.
Fax
Field not completed.
Home Address
126 Devonshire Lane
City
Wilmington
State
NC
Zip Code
28409
Mailing Address (if
Field not completed.
different from home
address)
City
Wilmington
State
NC
Zip Code
28409
Years Living in New
10
Hanover County
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ITEM: 10- 1 - 20
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Female
Race White
Age 39
Occupation Restaurant Owner
Applicant's Employer Beer Barrio
Professional Activities Field not completed.
Volunteer Activities Field not completed.
Why do you wish to
I have been a member of the Commission for the last year and
serve on this board or
a half. I serve as Secretary, and hope to Chair our luncheon
committee?
Committee, pending reappointment. I would love to continue
my work with the Commission.
What areas of concern
Field not completed.
would you like to see
addressed by this
committee?
Qualifications for
I am a mother, a small business owner, and I feel that I can
serving
represent the women of our community well.
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 Jud Watkins
Reference 1 Phone 9106194938
Reference 2 Joan Loch
Board of Commissi6hers - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 1 - 21
Reference 2 Phone
7326917834
Reference 3
Girard Newkirk
Reference 3 Phone
9102289331
Additional, comments
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5/2/2025
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d I understand that any board or committee appointee may be
removed without cause by a majority of County
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Lonq, Melissa
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Board or Committee New Hanover County Commission for Women
Being Applied to
First Name
Dianne
Last Name
Jinwright
Email
dr*inwrig hta-q mail. com
Home Phone
9108591475
Celt Phone
9108591475
Business Phone
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Fax
Field not completed.
Home Address
3904 E SCOTS PIL
City
WILMINGTON
State
NC
Zip Code
28412
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
10
Hanover County
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ITEM: 10- 1 - 23
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Female
Race BLK
Age 70
Occupation Non-profit owner
Applicant's Employer The WELL Place, Inc.
Professional Activities Field not completed.
Volunteer Activities My nonprofit encourages the well-being of women by providing
support seminars and individual counseling services. My
sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. local chapter performs
various community service activities. I am chair of the chapter's
social actions committee. I am also a retired military veteran
active in several military -focused organizations in the county.
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?
I want to serve on the New Hanover County Commission for
Women because the mission this board aligns with my own
person interests and my community service passion.
Maternal health and self advocacy, Advocacy for women
leaders and leadership, Creating/preserving women's self-
sufficiency
I have held several organizational/committee leadership
positions. I approach all my positions of service with an attitude
of putting my best self into the effort.
None.
No
List three local personal references and phone numbers
Board of Commiss4ners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 1 - 24
Reference 1
Rev Terry L Henry
Reference 1 Phone
9102518772
Reference 2
Rev Collette Caldwell
Reference 2 Phone
9105084508
Reference 3
Frances Wilson
Reference 3 Phone
9102628472
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removed without cause by a majority of County
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Lonq, Melissa
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Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Commission for Women
Applied to
First Name Allie
Last Name Moore
Email gt.ffiecamirnL( A��qLiL g�r� 4fl,ccrn
Home Phone 8649801626
Cell Phone Field not completed.
Business Phone Field not completed.
Fax Field not completed.
Home Address 6209 Wolfhead Court
City Wilmington
State NC
Zip Code 28411
Mailing Address (if different Field not completed.
from home address)
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Zip Code Field not completed.
Years Living in New
Hanover County
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Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender
Race
Age
Occupation
Applicant's Employer
Professional Activities
Volunteer Activities
Female
White
34
Attorney
Cape Fear Family Law
New Hanover County Bar Association
Junior League of Wilmington
Why do you wish to serve As a member of the JLW, I learned about "period poverty" and
on this board or the issues impacting the young women and children of New
committee? Hanover County public schools and their families. I have
become passionate about assisting the Diaper Bank of NC with
donating supplies to NHC public schools and expanding their
services. In discussing this passion with Judge Robin
Robinson, she told me about the Commission's involvement
with the Period Project and the efforts they're making to have
dispensers set up in public school bathrooms. She mentioned
that I should consider getting involved with the Commission to
help bridge the efforts of JLW and the Commission in meeting
this particular need along with others.
What areas of concern Period poverty, foster care support, DV/IPV resources, post -
would you like to see partum support, and financial literacy.
addressed by this
committee?
Qualifications for serving Member of New Hanover County Bar Association, member of
JLW serving on the fund development and community impact
councils, former board member of Wake Women Attorneys,
former event chair for Campbell Public Interest Law Student
Association, former chair of the Campbell Law Pro Bono
Council, former director of the Domestic Violence Advocacy
Project at Campbell Law school, and various forms of volunteer
service.
Other municipal or county None
boards / committees on
which you are serving
Board of Commissidbers - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 1 - 27
Do you have afamily No
member employed bvNew
Hanover County?
List three local references and phone numbers
Reference 1
JanetGemnneU
Reference 1Phone
9102025754
Reference
Jessica Blanton Dobbins
Reference 2Phone
9107778571
Reference
Judge Robin VV. Robinson
Reference 3Phone
910-617-9835
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Able Cameron Moore 1 6209 Wolfhead Ct. Wilmington, NC 28411 ((864) 980-1626 ( alliecammoore@gmailcom I
Admitted State of North Carolina September 2015
Parent Coordinator 2020 ( NCDRC Certified Family Financial Mediator 2023
EDUCATION
Campbell University School of Law
Raleigh, NC
Juris Doctor • cum laude • Top 20% • May 2015
Honors:
Pro Bono Project of the Year 2015
. Outstanding Third Year Student Committed to
Pro Bono Service 2015
Graduation Head Marshal 2014
Graduation Head Marshal 2013
Professional Skills Research Book Award 2013
. Criminal Law Book Award 2013
Activities:
• Pro Bono Council Assistant Director 2014-15
. CPILSA Auction Chair 2014-15
. Pro Bono Council Member 2013-14
. CPILSA Member 2013-14
The College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
B.S. Psychology • B.S. Sociology • Minor in Crime,
Law, & Society • Minor in Spanish • cum laude •
GPA: 3.65 • August 2012
Honors:
. Alpha Kappa Delta- National Sociological Honor
Society
Presidential Scholarship
AWAM
Super Lawyers
Rising Star - Family Law 2018-Present
NC Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division
Young Lawyer of the Quarter 2018
SKILLS
Advocacy
✓ Orally advocating for clients & victims in various
courtroom hearings to protect their rights &
advance their desires
✓ Lobbying with local and state level officials to
implement change in policies & procedures
Research & Writing
,"Analyzing case law, statutes, and rules of
evidence and procedure to create strategies for
case preparation, evidence presentation, &
constructing legal arguments
✓ Researching different questions & areas of law to
educate judges & colleagues on developments
and methods of improving our practice
Interpersonal
-'Counseling clients from diverse socioeconomic,
racial, & cultural backgrounds on available
resources, remedies, and possible outcomes to
set & maintain realistic expectations
✓ Working with clients, victims, & witnessb?d of i
prepare them for testifying, collecting evidence,
and complying with legal requirements
Cape Fear Family Law
Attorney, Parent Coordinator, & NCDRC Certified Family Financial
Mediator I Wilmington, NC I February 2022 - Present
• Develop advanced knowledge of the identification, classification,
and distribution of complex private, governmental, and military
benefits to secure client interests in the short and long term
• Assist parents in high conflict custody cases in learning how to
coparent or parallel parent to reduce conflict for their children
• Mediate family financial issues involving complex marital & mixed
estates, issues of support, and retirement & investment plans in
an ever -changing market
Cordell Law LLP
Litigation Attorney I Raleigh, NC & Wilmington, NC I September 2018 -
February 2022
• Enhanced trial skills and endurance by performing multi -day
hearings involving expert witnesses and forensic evaluations
• Researched juvenile code, UCCJEA, Uniform Deployed Parents Act,
and other complex statutes to identify and successfully argue
jurisdiction, application of law, and proper procedure
• Consulted on others' cases to workshop presentation of evidence,
development of theme & theory, and articulation of arguments
Mcllveen Family Law Firm
Associate Attorney ( Raleigh, NC I July 2017 - Present
• Educated clients about North Carolina Family Law, empowering
them to make informed decisions about their case
• Managed domestic cases from inception to completion in both
transactional and litigious settings
• Marketed and launched the first Mcllveen Family Law Firm
satellite office in Raleigh
Johnston County District Attorney's Office
Assistant District Attorney I Smithfield, NC I February 2016 - April 2017
• Prosecuted misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence and child
abuse as well as other misdemeanor crimes & traffic offenses
• Prepared victims of crimes for trial testimony & educated them on
the resources available through the criminal justice system
• Organized a county wide law enforcement training to improve the
investigation and prosecution of domestic violence crimes
Lesnik Family Law, PC
Associate Attorney ( Raleigh, NC ( September 2015 - February 2016
• Drafted pleadings & orders for child custody, child support,
alimony, & equitable distribution cases
• Assisted in preparing for & carrying out trials in Wake County
Domestic Court
• Represented victims of domestic violence in obtaining protective
orders against their abusers
• Advocated for clients' desires in custody, child support, & equitable
distribution cases
Domestic Violence Advocacy Project, Campbell Law School
Project Coordinator I Raleigh, NC I May 2013 - May 2015
• Represented survivors of domestic violence in obtaining protective
orders against their abusers
mT W &J#URAIrticipants about domestic violence in NC,
PROF.ESSJQNALMEMERSHEMIES
✓ North Carolina State Bar
✓ Fifth Judicial District Bar
✓ New Hanover County Bar Association
✓ Association of Family & Conciliation Courts
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
The Junior League of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC I September 2022 - Present
• Serving on Community Impact and Fund
Development Councils to facilitate service between
JLW and community partners
The Green Chair Project
Raleigh, NC ( June 2019 - June 2021
• Assisting staff with execution of fundraising events
and preparation of in -kind donations
The Junior League of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC I June 2017 - August 2020
• Providing service to community organizations that
partner with the Junior League of Raleigh to
provide a variety of services to Wake County
women and children
Preparing to Soar Teen Court
Smithfield, NC I January 2017 - May 2017
• Serving as a mentor to student attorneys and
offering guidance to young offenders to curve
recidivism
Project Together
Raleigh, NC I August 2013 - February 2016
• Partner with Legal Aid of North Carolina to provide
pro hono representation to victims of domestic
violence seeking protective orders against their
abusers
Capital Area Teen Court
Raleigh, NC I October 2014 - February 2016
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to
both the high school students conducting the
disciplinary hearings as well as their at -risk clients
Juvenile Justice Project
Raleigh, NC I January 2014 - May 2014
• Conducted mediations between victims and their
offenders to allow both parties to understand the
underlying influences that led to the offensive act
and the impact of that act on the victim
Haven House
Raleigh, NC I August 2013 - December 2013
• Tutored and mentored at risk kids who had been
involved with the Wake County court system
Crisis Ministries
Charleston, SC I September 2011- July 2012
• Advocated for homelessness prevention and served
food to the shelter residents
Respite Care Ministries
Mt. Pleasant, SC I February 2011 - May 2011
• Provided care, entertainment, and exercise for
dementia patients while giving caregivers time to
conduct errands
Darkness to Light
Charleston, SC ( September 2011
• Received Stewards of Children training to Board of
recoenize signs of sexual abuse aeainst children
how to represent survivors of domestic violence, & the rules of
evidence and trial advocacy
• Managed case referrals from Legal Aid by matching student
participants with supervising attorneys to effectively represent
survivors at protective order hearings
Wake County District Attorney's Office
Intern, Domestic Violence Unit I Raleigh, NC I January 2015 - April 2015
• Assisted in the preparation & execution of criminal domestic
violence trials & plea negotiations
• Interviewed & prepared victims and witnesses for testifying in
criminal domestic violence trials
• Conducted legal research on evidentiary & interpretive issues
unique to domestic violence prosecutions
Johnston County District Attorney's Office
Intern, District Court I Smithfield, NC I August 2014 - November 2014
• Managed large court dockets of 300+ cases by conducting trials &
plea negotiations in District Court
• Assisted in the preparation of domestic violence trials by collecting
& organizing evidence and interviewing victims
Durham County District Attorney's Office
Intern, Juvenile Court I Durham, NC I May 2014 - August 2014
• Handled all phases juvenile delinquency proceedings and worked
with social workers & court coordinators to assess & meet the
needs of juvenile offenders
• Analyzed & summarized laws related to Juvenile Crime and
Juvenile Constitutional & Statutory Rights in North Carolina and
prepared comprehensive training for local law enforcement
Professor Bobbi Jo Boyd, Campbell School of Law
Research Assistant I Raleigh, NC I August 2013 - May 2014
• Conducted legal research regarding Criminal Law & Legal Ethics
• Composed hypothetical scenarios to illustrate & summarize
complex areas of law for lecture and moot court preparation
Tenney and Tenney, LLP
Legal Intern I Raleigh, NC I May 2013 - August 2013
• Prepared deeds, wills, and separation agreements and conducted
title searches for managing attorneys
• Managed all active real estate & estate planning clients to ensure
deadlines were met, documents were prepared, & filings were
delivered to the clerk's office --
Harnett County Department of Social Services, Legal Division
Legal Intern I Lillington, NC ( May 2013-August 2013
• Collected evidence & prepared exhibits for use in trial along with
research in Juvenile Law & Civil Procedure
• Drafted court orders & other pleadings for all phases of child abuse,
neglect, & dependency proceedings
• Observed the various functions of the Dept. of Social Services
including child abuse, neglect, & dependency, child support, & adult
protective services & how each function is carried out through the
judicial system
SC Department of Social Services, Foster Care Unit,
Undergraduate Intern I Charleston, SC ( August 2012-December 2012
• Assisted with report intake, investigations, treatment plan
negotiations, and home visits for child abuse, neglect, and
dependency cases
• Attended & participated in mediations and hearings regarding
custody, placement, & termination of parental rights
rmnjj'�dWgteMai 1yapgmi5ed visitation between parents and their
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Being Applied to
First Name
Last Name
Email,
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Business Phone
Fax
Home Address
City
State
Zip Code
Mailing Address (if
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New Hanover County Commission for Women
Blanche Beverly
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9107771199
9107771199
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507 ESTATE RD
Wilmington
NC
28405
507 ESTATE RD
City Wilmington
State NC;
Zip Code 28405
Years Living in New 70
Hanover County
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Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Female
Race Black
Age 70
Occupation Retired
Applicant's Employer Not applicable
Professional. Activities St. Stephen AME Church
Willis Richarson Players
Volunteer Activities
Veteran Outreach
Children Outreach
Christian Outreach
Diasability Advocate
Why do you wish to
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my
serve on this board or
interest in serving as a member of the New Hanover County
committee?
board for women. As a Wilmington Native I am deeply
committed to advancing the wellbeing and empowerment of
women in our community. Through my professional
experiences I have gained a strong understanding of the
challenges women face. I believe in the importance of creating
platforms where women can thrive and I am eager to contribute
my skills and passion to support the mission of the New
Hanover County commission for women. Previously I served
on the Azalea Festival Committe for several years and last
served under Lisa Ballentine. I was the Chairwoman of the
Senior Center Acitivties for the Azalea Festival. Various
Hurricane relief efforts.
Thank you for considering my application and I look for to the
opportunity to discuss my qualifications more in detail.
Please contact me at 910-777-1199"
What areas of concern Women rights to include, health, wellness, equality.
would you like to see
addressed by this
committee?
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Qualifications for I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my
serving interest in serving as a member of the New Hanover County
board for women. As a Wilmington Native I am deeply
committed to advancing the wellbeing and empowerment of
women in our community. Through my professional
experiences I have gained a strong understanding of the
challenges women face. I believe in the importance of creating
platforms where women can thrive and I am eager to contribute
my skills and passion to support the mission of the New
Hanover County commission for women. Previously I served
on the Azalea Festival Committe for several years and last
served under Lisa Ballentine. I was the Chairwoman of the
Senior Center Acitivties for the Azalea Festival. Various
Hurricane relief efforts.
Other municipal or
county boards /
committees on which
you are serving
Do you have a family
member employed by
New Hanover County?
County Employee's
Name
What department?
Thank you for considering my application and I look for to the
opportunity to discuss my qualifications more in detail.
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None at this time that are county afflicted
Yes
Clarkton Moore
Health & Human Services
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Reference 1 Shane Fernando
Reference 1 Phone
9106322285
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Melissa Brinkley
Reference 2 Phone
9104701181
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Gloria Clark
Reference 3 Phone
9102005312
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Additional comments | hope this letter finds you well. |amwriting toexpress my
interest in serving as amember of the New Hanover County
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Hanover County commission for women. Previously |served
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Committee Appointment
Vacancy to appoint at this time: 1
Term: unexpired, expiring 4/30/26
Eligible for
Applicant:
Nominations
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Reappointment
Brenda Brooks
Oriana Corral.-Mera
Loreanne Jacob
Jean Lozada
Whiyie Sang
Maria Vandebovenkarnp
Attachments: Committee Information Sheet
Applications
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ITEM: 10- 2 - 1
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lumber of i1i,embers: 11 members
1 member from the leadership of the UNCW Latino Alliance or Designee
10 members appointed by County Commissioners
Terms: Commission members shall be appointed to serve a term of three (3) years. For the initial
commission, three (3) of the members shall serve a term of one (1) year; three (3) of the members shall
serve a term of two (2) years; four (4) of the members, plus the one (1) member from the leadership of
LINCW Latino Alliance, or designee, shall serve a term of three (3) years.
Members shall serve no more than two (2) full successive terms unless there is a break of at least one (1)
full year between appointments.
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an advocate for the Hispanic/Latino Community and a resource of information on the status of
Hispanics/Latinos in the County:
• To identify the status of the Hispanic/Latino population in the County and assess their needs.
• To provide a status report of the Hispanic/Latino population in the County on an annual basis
the Board.
• To provide information and recommendations to the Board on the needs and issues important
Hispanics/Latinos as it deems necessary in improving and upholding the opportunities
employment, education, and community services for all people, regardless of gender or age.
• To work toward the betterment of the status of Hispanics/Latinos with respect to employment a
educational opportunities, health services, childcare services, welfare services, financial service
001
and community leadership opportunities.
• To serve as an umbrella to coordinate and support all Hispanic/Latino initiatives, organizations, a
networks in the County including coordinating and cooperating with the Latino Alliance and oth
organizations involved in activities on the status of Hispanics/Latinos.
• To conduct educational seminars in collaboration with other organizations for residents a
businesses in the County.
TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT MEMBERS
APPOINTMENT
EXPIRATION
Andres Afanador
NH NHRMC ® Autumn Hall
First 4/17/23
4/30/24
510 Carolina Bay Drive
Second 4/1/24
4/30/27
Wilmington, NC 28403
336-269-0421 (H)
Amanda Boomershine
601 S. College Rd., CB 5954
First 4/17/23
4/30/26
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-962-7922 (W)
Joseph Casares
318 Hanover Lakes Drive
First 4/1/24
4/30/27
Wilmington, NC 28401
786-566-2769 (H)
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ITEM: 10- 2 - 2
NEW HANOVER COUNTY HISPANIC/LATINO COMMISSION CONT.
TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT MEMBERS
APPOINTMENT
1 I
Lambeth Chalk
3606 Market Street
First 4/1/24
4/30/27
Wilmington, NC 28403
10-65-095 ext. 102
Jneth Howard
615 Salo Street
Unexpired 12/11/23
4/30/25
Wilmington, NC 2811
First 4/21/25
4130/28
910-32-42 (C)
Natalie Picazo
613 Alabama Avenue
Unexpired 12/11/23
4/30/26
Wilmington, NC 2401
910-15-6948 (
Gustavo Rodea
309 N. Hampton Road
First 4/17/23
4/30/6
Wilmington, NC 209
910-262-3237 (C) 910-200-9237 (W)
Maria del Carmen Rodriguez
CFCC North Campus, NA 302
First 4/17/3
4/30/25
4500 Blue Clay Rd.
Second /21/25
4/30/28
Castle Hayne, NC 2829-6114
910-362-7630
Helen Tarokic
c/o Helen Tarokic Law PLLC
6752 Rock Spring Rd, Ste 110
First 4/17/23
4/30/26
Wilmington, NC 28405
910-509-7145 (
Rafael Toro
905 Potomac Drive
First 4/21/25
4/30/2
Wilmington, NC 2411
910-7-0015 (C)
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UNCW Latino Alliance or Designee:
r. Edelmira Segovia, Director of Centro Hispano
UNCW Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion
601 S. College Rd., CB 5971
First 4/5/3
/30/6
Fisher University Union 1049
Wilmington, NC 2403
910-962-2551
Staff liaison: Linda Thompson
Chief Diversity and Equity Officer
30 Government Center Dr., Suite 10
Wilmington, NC 28403
Revised 4/2025
910-798-71
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ITEM: 10- 2 - 3
Lonq, Melissa
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Brenda
Last Name
Brooks
Email
Home Phone
9104654881
Cell Phone
9104654861
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G313Naples Dr
City
Wilmington
State
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6313 Naples Dr
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Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender
Race
Female
Hispanic
Age 36
Occupation Planner & Photographer
Applicant's Employer Self -Employed
Professional Activities Coordinator for Sunbelt Rentals for 10 years working as a
bilingual training & travel coordinator.
Volunteer Activities Church World Service -interpreter
Why do you wish to As a long time member of NHC and a proud daughter of
serve on this board or immigrants from El Salvador I want to give a voice to the
committee? hispanic and latino community by being an active in the
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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
How we can incorporate hispanic heritage more with events
and the schools.
Do you have a family No
member employed by
New Hanover County?
List three local personal references and phone numbers
Reference 1 Amanda Boomershine
Reference 1 Phone 919-610-9859
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Reference 2 Phone
Reference 3
Reference 3 Phone
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Emily Long
910-233-3975
Frances Rowe Shotwell
910-612-7977
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Being Applied to
First Name
Oriana
Last Name
Corral-Mera
Email
orianacorralme@qmaii.com
Home Phone
3603164557
Cell Phone
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Home Address
3564 Kirby Smith Dr.
City
Wilmington
State
NC
Zip Code
28409
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address)
City
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State
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2
Hanover County
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Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Female
Race Hispanic
by do you wish to
I would like to support the Latin community , share my
serve on this board or
knowledge and learn from my peers. I would like to work for our
committee?
Latin family and our kids, understanding their needs and
barriers.
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addressed by this
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No
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Reference 1 Robert Sakuek
Reference 1 Phone 9129965186
Reference 2 Bob samuel
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Reference Phone 810)228-9669
Reference 3 Loly Martinez
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Being Applied to
First Name
Loreanne
Last Name
Jacob
Email
loLeanneiacob mail.com
Home Phone
336-482-6385
Cell Phone
336-482-6385
Business Phone
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Fax
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Home Address
200 Elmhurst Road
City
Wilmington
State
NC
Zip Code
28411
Mailing Address (if
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address)
City
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State
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Zip Code
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Years Living in New
3
Hanover County
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Personal iOhorO@hoO collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Female
Ueue Latina
Age 33
Occupation Founder, Creative Director
AopUcant'aErnpkover Goodfight Studio, LLC
Professional Activities Field not completed.
VOiUnt8erACtivitie8
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Why dVyou wish to
I'm oLatina woman and mmother, raising nmyfamily inNew
serve onthis board or
Hanover County. That gives nleapersonal stake inthis place
committee?
and in the future we're shaping —for my kida, and for the entire
Latino community.
| didn't come from olegacy ofcivic leadership orpublic office.
What | bring inreal-world experience —navigating systems that
weren't built with ueinmind, and learning how tomake space
where we're often overlooked orunheard. That's what drives
me.
Through Goodfight, the creative studio | founded, I've had the
privilege of working with organizations that fight for health
equity and causes that make communities and lives better. Our
work iarooted in listening first, understanding deeply, and
telling the hind ofstories that spark change. But this work hits
especially close tohome now.
The political atmosphere right now isheavy. There's fear inour
communities. Many Latino families are wondering Jthey're
truly eafe, if they be}onQ, iftheir voices matter. | feel that in my
bones, and it's exactly why | want tVserve.
| want tobepart ofocommission that doesn't just acknowledge
our community, but shows upfor it. That helps build trust. That
listens, reflects, and fights for real solutions. | want tohelp
create spaces where Latino families feel seen, heard, and
protected —where our cultures and languages are treated not
ambarriers, but aestrengths.
| come with heart, grit, and adeep commitment holearn,
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collaborate, and advocate, This isn't just about leadership --it's
abet responslbUlty. To my children, and to every family trying
to find their place in a county that should feel like home,
What areas of concern One area I'd like to see the committee focus on is building trust
would you like to see between the Latino community and the systems meant to serve
addressed by this us, especially in pubfiic health, education, and access to basic
cornmittee? services.
Earlier this month, I attended a maternal health conference in
ulmiington where someone shared a story that really struck
me. They had organized a free vaccination event For the I...atino
community, but no one had signed up.. They suspected fear
was the reason. Mill, they showed up and held the event.
Slowly, families began to arrive. Kids were vaccinated. Maybe
it helped that no paperwork was required, or maybe just seeing
the space felt safe. Either way, it was a powerful moment.
That story stayed with me. It was both heartbreaking and
motivating. It showed how fear and mistrust are still barriers,
even when resources are available. And it reminded me that
trust isn't built through flyers or announcements —it's built by
showing up, being present, and creating spaces that feel safe
and welcoming.
1 want to see this committee focus on that kind of engagement.
e need outreach that meets people where they are, in their
language, with cultural awareness and care. It's not just about
offering services; it's about making sure people feel safe using
there.
That moment at the conference inspired me to get involved.. It
showed me that small, intentional acts can open doors. I want
to be part of that effort---helpiing to make New Hanover County
a place where Latino families feel not only included, but
supported and protected.
Qualifications for Icy qualifications come from lived experience, community
serving commitment„ and professional work that centers equity and
impact.
As, a Latina mother raising a family in New Hanover County, I
understand firsthand the challenges our communities face
from language barriers and access gaps to the need for
culturally informed outreach. I bring a grounded, personal
perspective that's often missing from decision -making spaces.
Professionally, I'm the founder of Goodfight, a creative studio
that works with mission -driven organizations to amplify
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messages around public health, equity, and community. This
work has given nleodeep understanding nfhow tolisten, build
trust, and communicate inways that move people hnaction.
| also bring mhi||e in strategic thinking, ouUmbVroUon, and
storytelling —tools that help build bridges between communities
and institutions. While | may be new toformal civic service, I've
spent years doing the kind ofwork that makes real, lasting
impact.
Most ofall, | care deeply, | show up, and I'm ready tolearn and
lead alongside others.
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county boards /
committees on which
you are serving
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Reference 1Phone
810-9191103
Reference 2
MoisnnVaron
Reference 2Phone
704-889-2831
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810-919-1182
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Lonq, Melissa
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Being Applied to
First Name
Jean
Last Name
Lozada
Email
Leanxabathidalqo@ mail.com
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Home Phone
9103983526
Cell Phone
9103983526
Business Phone
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Fax
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Home Address
407 Red Cross St. Apt. B
City
Wilmington
State
NC;
Zip Code
28401
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City
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8
Hanover County
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Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Male
Race Latino
Age 24
Occupation Case Manager @ Clinica Latina
Applicant's Employer Coastal Horizons Center
Professional Activities Case Manager at Coastal Horizons Center. Board member at
large at Cape Fear Latinos
Volunteer Activities
Board member at large at Cape Fear Latinos
Why do you wish to
To facilitate the advancement of the Latino community in New
serve on this board or
Hanover County and expand resources available for this
committee?
community. To advocate for the individuals who are living in
fear and do everything in my power to positively influence
decisions and policy that have direct and/or indirect
consequences to the Latino community in New Hanover
County.
What areas of concern
would you like to see
addressed by this
committee?
Qualifications for
serving
Other municipal or
county boards
Current political landscape on immigration, access to
education, access to health resources.
3 years of experience working in Case
Management/Coordination of services for the Latino community
in New Hanover County through Cape Fear Latinos. Organized
the Cape Fear Latinos Festival during the years 2022, 2023,
2024. Participated in the Language Access Collaborative
Summit with team New Hanover Language Plan during years
2023-2024. Organized outreach and facilitated partnerships
with local Latino organization for Place of Encounters/Lugar de
Encuentros, the first Latino art exhibition of it's kind in the
southeastern of the U.S, at the Cameron Art Museum.
Participated in MiCasa and involvement with Centro Hispano of
UNCW.
None
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ITEM: 10- 2 - 16
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
Elizabeth Uzcategui
Reference 1 Phone
9102626432
Reference 2
Heather Wilson
Reference 2 Phone
9102006232
Reference 3
Marimer McKenzie
Reference 3 Phone
9106383218
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ITEM: 10- 2 - 17
Long, Melissa
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Online Form Submission #22565 for Board and Committee Application
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Board or Committee New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission
Being Applied to
First Name
Whiyie
Last Name
Sang
Email
whi ie.sanaenovanthealth.org
Home Phone
9104420003
Cell Phone
9104420003
Business Phone
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Fax
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Home Address
7309 Fisherman Creek Dr
City
Wilmington
State
NC
Zip Code
28405
Mailing Address (if
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different from home
address)
City
Wilmington
State
NC
Zip Code
28405
Years Living in New
2
Hanover County
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ITEM: 10- 2 - 18
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Male
Race White, Asian, Puerto Rican
Age 34
Occupation Physician/Surgeon
Applicant's Employer Novant Health
Professional Activities Colon and Rectal Surgeon
Attending physician/Core Faculty - Novant Health NHRMC
General Surgery Residency Program
Adjunct Professor of Surgery - University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill School of Medicine
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Why do you wish to
Serve my fellow Latino/hispanic community. Use my
serve on this board or
medical/surgical knowledge to improve my lives and wellbeing
committee?
for the Latinos in New Hanover County.
What areas of concern
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would you Like to see
addressed by this
committee?
Qualifications for
Puerto Rican
serving
Aware of health related challenges facing Latino community
Will use my medical and surgical knowledge to provide
recommendations
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
Board of Commissiobers - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 2 - 19
Reference 1
Sarah Fox
Reference 1 Phone
(910) 530-2083
Reference 2
Joseph Payne
Reference 2 Phone
(910) 617-1869
Reference 3
William Hope
Reference 3 Phone
(910) 465-6679
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Lonq, Melissa
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Board and Committee Application
Board or Committee
New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission
Being Applied to
First Name
MARIA
Last Name
VANDEBOVENKAMP
Email
mariavftC ol.com
Home Phone
9102978828
Cel.l. Phone
9102978828
Business Phone
Field not completed.
Fax
Field not completed.
Home Address
3905 Marathon Ave
City
Castle Hayne
State
NC
Zip Code
28429
Mailing Address (if
3905 Marathon Ave
different from home
address)
City
Castle Hayne
State
NC
Zip Code
28429
Years Living in New
30
Hanover County
Board of CommissioiDers - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 2 - 21
Personal information collected below igtnassure a of the corD0OUDh«
is represented.
Gender Female
Race Caucasian/Latina
Age 55
Occupation Office Manager
400Uuant'aErnpkover Comntm|Horizone-C|inicoLatno
Professional Activities | have worked inthe nonprofit for over 3Oyrs. 5years sd
MedNmrth (ormerlyNew Hanover Community Health Qsnter).
17yraedWilmington Health Access orTeens and currently 1O
years etCoastal Horizons. |omthe current President ofthe NC
Society ofMedical Assistants. |arnthe Treasurer for the
Wilmington Chapter ofMedical Assistants.
VViunteRr/\otivities
| have served ondifferent Boards that included HOLAHelping
Our Latin Americans, YWCA and Cape ear Latinos. |om
participating inthe Latino Alliance aeacommunity partner. |
have also participated oethe community partner with the City
ofWilmington inthe Language Access Program with Chapel
Hill.
Why dVyou wish to
|ampassionate about uplifting and empowering the Latino
serve 0nthis board or
community. ibelieve that with myexperience and commitment
committee?
to this board i can help create meaningful change. isee serving
on the Board oaaway bocontribute toe larger mission that
aligns with my values.
What areas of concern
Education Access & Equity. Healthcare Access, Language
would you Uketo see
Access. Cultural Recognition and Reepeot. Concerns about
addressed by this
Racial Profiling,
cornrni|1He?
[}uaiificadonafor
| um a long-time resident ofNew Hanover Co, Experience on
serving
Boards. Commitment for the community as avvho|e.
Other municipal, or
already stated above
county boards /
committees on which
you are serving
Board ofCommissi4hem May 18.2025
Do you have a family
No
member employed by
New Hanover County?
List three local personal references and phone numbers
Reference 1
Amanda Boomershine
Reference 1 Phone
910-962-7922
Reference 2
Marimer McKenzie
Reference 2 Phone
910-7987430
Reference 3
Mireya Lupercio
Reference 3 Phone
919-802-6460
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Board of CommissiOnners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 2 - 23
Committee Appointment
New Hanover County Library Advisory Board
Vacancy to appoint at this time: 1
Term: unexpired, expiring 8/31/2025
- ------------------ -
Applicant:
Eligible for
Rea ointment
Nominations
Mary Cocorochio
Karen Day
Susan (Suzie) Marks
Eart Sheridan
Diane Withrow
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Attachments: Committee Information Sheet
Applications
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 3 - 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Number of Members: 12
Term: 3 years
Regular Meetings: Third Thursday every month at 1:30 p.m. at the Main Library, 201 Chestnut
Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
Statute or cause creating Board: Policy for the Governing and Operation of the Library.
Brief on the functions: To develop necessary policies for the efficient and responsive operation of
the County's public library system. Also responsible for making recommendations to the County
Manager and County Commissioners concerning the operating and capital needs of the library.
Board members are expected to actively promote the library's service program; keep abreast with
trends in public library development and to work for the continued improvement of library services
offered by the County.
TERM OF
OFFICE
CURRENT MEMBERS
APPOINTMENT
EXPIRATION
Shaun Assael
First 8/23/21
8/31/24
507 Orange Street
Second 8/19/24
8/31/27
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-769-0207 (H) 917-414-0304 (C)
Liz Carbone
First 8/22/22
8/31/25
104 S 4th Street #3
Wilmington, NC 28401
336-549-9888 (H)
Ann Clinton
First 8/21/23
8/31/26
1351 Tidalwalk Drive
Wilmington, NC 28409
919-889-9930 (C)
Emily Colin
Unexpired
8/31/26
7032 Orchard Trace
11/20/23
Wilmington, NC 28409
910-264-5157 (H)
Scott Dodd
Unexpired
8/31/20
3945 Halifax Road
3/18/19
8/31/23
Wilmington, NC 28403
First 8/24/20
8/31/26
910-620-4016 (C)
Second 8/21/23
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 3 - 2
NEW HANOVER COUNTY LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD (CONT.)
TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT MEMBERS
APPOINTMENT
EXPIRATION
Ellen Haragan
First 8/19/24
8/31/27
1934 Hillsboro Road
Wilmington, NC 28403
917-586-9985 (C)
Cheryl Kozik
First 8/23/21
8/31/24
4323 Peeble Drive
Second 8/19/24
8/31/27
Wilmington, NC 28412
910-431-4260 (C)
Patricia Lawler
First 8/22/22
8/31/25
602 Walnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-409-6599 (H)
Linda A. Miles
First 8/12/19
8/31/22
801 Wild Turkey Place
Second 8/22/22
8/31/25
Wilmington, NC 28405
910-239-9553 (H) 336-456-3169 (C)
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Paul Niggi
Unexpired
8/31/25
215 Keaton Avenue
12/16/24
Wilmington, NC 28403
571-338-8056 (C)
Tiffany Salter
First 8/19/24
8/31/27
515 Kenwood Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28405
910-200-4702 (H) 910-833-4157 (W)
Harriet Smith
First 8/21/23 8/31/26
1080 St. Joseph Street, Unit 2B
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
704-560-2245 (C)
Director: Dana Conners
File: /Library
New Hanover County Library
Revised 12/2024
201 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-798-6301 (Info) 910-798-6309 (Adm.) 910-798-6322
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 3 - 3
Lonq, Melissa
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Board or Committee
Being Applied to
First Name
Last Name
Email.
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Business Phone
Fax
Home Address
City
State
Zip Code
Mailing Address (if
different from home
address)
New Hanover County Library Advisory Board
mart'
cocorochio
mcocorochioe.hotmail.com
5087979523
5087979523
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5017 mako drive
wilmington
nc;
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State Field not completed.
Zip Code
Years Living in New 5
Hanover County
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ITEM: 10- 3 - 4
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Female
Race white
Age 71
fccupation ♦•. •
Applicant's Employer Brunswick Forest Fitness Center
Professional. Activities Yoga and Fitness Instructor
Volunteer Activities
Medicare Counselor licensed through the Seniors' Health
Insurance Information Program. Recording Secretary for the
Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 10-06 Wilmington. Precinct Chair
for the Democratic Precinct M06 Wilmington. Office volunteer
for the Democratic Party Office on New Centre Drive
Wilmington
by do you wish to
With 25 years working as a public librarian I can understand
serve on this board or
the unique ways libraries serve their communities.
committee?
Reciprocally, I am able to give back to the library and the
community.
What areas of concern
How well libraries are reaching all segments of the community
would you Like to see
and what does outreach look like? How tax dollars are being
addressed by this
allocated for staffing and resources.
committee?
Qualifications for
25 Years as a reference librarian at the Worcester Public
serving
Library in Massachusetts. 3 Years as reference supervisor.
Masters in Library and Information Science from Simmons and
a Masters in Religious Studies form Providence College.
Other municipal or
About 8 years as Recording Secretary on the board of the
county boards /
National Association of Government Employees (NAGE)
committees on which
Worcester Ma.
you are serving
Do you have a family
No
membere ploys by
New Hanover County?
Board of Commissi&ers - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 3 - 5
List three local personal references and phone numbers
Reference 1
mike santry
Reference 1 Phone
9103422215
Reference 2
marianna stacy
Reference 2 Phone
9105129948
Reference 3
mike opiela
Reference 3 Phone
240-482-7577
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Lonq, Melissa
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Board or Committee New Hanover County Library Advisory Board
Being Applied to
First Name
Karen
Last Name
Day
Email
karencdav(cDaol.com
Home Phone
9179133609
Cell Phone
9179133609
Business Phone
Field not completed.
Fax
Field not completed.
Home Address
26A North Front Street
City
Wilmington
State
NC
Zip Code
28401
Mailing Address (if
PO Box 2690
different from home
address)
City
Wilmington
State
NC
Zip Code
28402
Years Living in New
8
Hanover County
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ITEM: 10- 3 - 7
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Female
Race White
Age 68
Occupation Retired reference book publisher in NYC
Applicant's Employer Retired
ProfessionaL Activities Retired
Volunteer Activities
Vestry of St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Tour guide at Bellamy Mansion
Former board member of Residents of Old Wilmington
by do you wish to
I care about literacy, access to information, and the authenticity
serve on this board or
of scholarship, having worked for Charles Scribner's Sons for
committee?
24 years and Oxford University Press for 4 years.
What areas of concern
Library funding, raising awareness of the delights of our
would you like to see
upcoming new library, planning interesting fundraisers.
addressed by this
committee?
Qualifications for
Nearly 30 years in book publishing in NYC, developing award -
serving
winning books and specialized encyclopedias for middle
school, high school, public, and college libraries. on the
ALA's Dartmouth Medal twice, for Encyclopedia of the
Renaissance and Civilizations of the Ancient Near East.
Other municipal or
county boards
k/ou are serving
Do you have a family
member employed by
New Hanover County?
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No
List three local personal references and phone numbers
Reference 1 Gareth Evans
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ITEM: 10- 3 - 8
Reference 1 Phone
9102513700
Reference 2
The Reverend Caleb Lee
Reference 2 Phone
9107624578
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Reference 3
Mona Clites, Masters in Library & Information Science
Reference 3 Phone
3012682973
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Online Form Submission #12217 for Board and Committee Application
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Board and Committee Application
Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Library Advisory Board
Applied to
First Name
Susan (Suzie)
Last Name
Marks
Email
AWauamn&mg UQQ—m
Home Phone
336-978-1087
Cell Phone
336-978-1087
Business Phone
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Fax
Field not completed.
Home Address
4113 Red Bird Rd
City
Wilmington
State
NC
Zip Code
28412
Mailing Address (if different
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from home address)
City
Field not completed.
State
Field not completed.
Zip Code
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Years Living in New Hanover
1
County
(Section Break)
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender
Female
Race
White
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ITEM: 10- 3 - 10
Age
73
Occupation
Retired
Applicant's Employer
Self
Professional Activities
Feld not completed.
Volunteer Activities
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Why do you wish to serve on
Libraries are a hub for the community. This is the place where
'this board or committee`s
the public has 'tree access to in -formation and resources that
support literacy, education and fun.. It is a gathering place for
the young, the lifelong learner and all those in betweert.
I would like to participate in an Institution that supports an
Informed community.
What areas of concern
Continued community access to the library's high quality
would you like to see
Information and resources,
addressed by this
committee?
Qualifications for serving Experience and commitment -to community and a love of books
underpin my desire to serve on the Library Board. I have had a
lifelong relationship with nonprofit boards. I have served both
as an Executive Director/CEO of nonprofits and also served as
a member of Boards, As a reader, a lifelong learner, stay fairly
current with the world and participate in an excellent 13ookclu.ub
of "Wise Women".
Other municipal or county Done at present.
boards / cornrnittees on
which you are serving
Do you have a family No
member employed by New
Hanover County?
(Section Break)
List three local personal references and phone numbers
Reference 1
Carole McCracken
Reference 1 Phone
252-670-1428
Reference 2
Kay Windsor
Reference 2 Phone
336-692-8529
Reference 3
Kathy Adolf, PhD
Reference 3 Phone
252-675-1889
Additional comments
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Board or Committee New Hanover County Library Advisory Board
Being Applied to
First Name Earl
Last Name Sheridan
Email
esheridan&ec.rr.com
Home Phone
910 799-5541
Celt Phone
910 200-7419
Business Phone
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Fax
Field not completed.
Home Address
4600 Bentley Drive
City
Wilmington
State
NC
Zip Code
28409
Mailing Address (if
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address)
City
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State
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Zip Code
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Years Living in New
71
Hanover County
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ITEM: 10- 3 - 13
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Male
Race African American
Age 71
Occupation retired UNCW professor
Applicant's Employer retired from UNCW
Professional Activities taught and researched political science and served as an
administrator as department chair. Wilmington City
Councilmember 2005-2017, Mayor pro-tem 2009-2013.
Volunteer Activities Former president, New Hanover County NAACP, former board
member 1898 Commemoration Committee, Afro American
Historical Commission for the City of Wilmington, Domestic
Violence Shelter, and various other community committees.
Why do you wish to I am retired and still interested in the welfare of this community
serve on this board or so I feel I have the time and desire to serve.
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?
Just want to maintain the availability of information for New
Hanover County citizens.
As an educator I have a great deal of experience with libraries
and books.
none at this time
112
List three local personal references and phone numbers
Reference 1 Carolyn Johnson
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ITEM: 10- 3 - 14
Reference 1 Phone
910 798-2892
Reference 2
Jonathan Barfield Jr.
Reference 2 Phone
910 233-8780
Reference 3
Rob Zapple
Reference 3 Phone
910 798-7306
Additional comments
Asa former educator I am excited about the possibility of
serving on the Library board. I am a user of the New Hanover
County Library and would like to contribute to its continuing
success.
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Board or Committee New Hanover County Library Advisory Board
Being Applied to
First Name
DIANE
Last Name
WITHROW
Emait
dIyvijbLow57Piq1oud.com
Home Phone
910 264 2665
Cell Phone
(910) 264-2665
Business Phone
910 264 2665
Fax
None- use cell or email
Home Address
1919 Wrightsville Avenue
City
Wilmington
State
NC
Zip Code
28403
Mailing Address (if
Field not completed.
different from home
address)
City
Wilmington
State
NC
Zip Code
28403
Years Living in New
31
Hanover County
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ITEM: 10- 3 - 16
Personal information collected below kSto assure across-section of the coOnOUuOU«
is represented.
Gender Female
Race White
Age 67
Occupation Retired Instructor, Cape Fear Community College
AopUoant'sErnpkover Retired
� �
Professional. Activities |nntnuctor33years, CFCCand NbAlyoium.(PA)I've written two
textboohe, nun student dining room and student club- raised
funds totravel oneducational field trips toChicago- Food
shows
VoiunteerAutivides Good Shepherd meal preparation- 25 years, little free pantry -
currently
Why dOyou wish tO
serve onthis board o[
What areas ofconcern
would you like tVsee
addreaaedbythia
committee?
OuoUficotiVnGfVr
serving
�
Other municipal, or
county boards /
committees onwhich
you are serving
Do you have aharnik/
member employed by
New Hanover County?
�
I'm apassionate, avid reader who believes inlibraries. |ann
also ane-neadar K8vmother ran for the library board inour
nnmmunky-aneleotedpoaitionmndvvoao|eornadepreakjenL
VVewere very frequent patrons. | was a"young friend" ajunior
board inmymiddle school years. |have always used libraries
and believe strongly intheir mission. | also see that the reading
world imchanging- along with the offerings ofolibrary.
The changes tothe downtown library has disappointed many
residents. | want tobeahelpful agent rather than simply being
unhappy.
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My lifetime love of reading, students- learning -for every style -
something that the oonnnnunhx college excels at- and adapting
b)ochanging environment and world- | had toinmyjob uewell
as life.
None at this moment. | am on some advisory boards on o
national level regarding food safety and have served onstate
boards regarding culinary education (subject matter expert)
No
Board ofCommissi4iem May 18.2025
E
List three local personal references and phone numbers
Reference 1 Diane Halley
Reference 1 Phone
(910) 264-1789
Reference 2
Dave Olin Rogers
Reference 2 Phone
917) 359-1752
Reference 3
Jaime Chadwick
Reference 3 Phone
(910) 617-4791
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I'm happy to serve if I'm the right choice/ fit. I expect that there
are many good options- I want only the best for our citizens.
When i worked at CFCC, I worked for my students. I didn't
believe in only one right way- I sought to find ways to reach
very different learners in different life stages- be they home
schooled 14 year olds, prisoners, returning veterans, 1st
generation college attendees, career changers, working
parents, retirees and other people who were looking for a
chance to learn who never succeeded in school. I believe a
library is also a window of opportunities for a community. This
is why it's a crucial resource - for everyone. Thank you for
considering my application.
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MULTM Z Me,
Additional Information about me:
I worked full time my entire career while raising two daughters, who are now self sufficient
college graduates. I was not required to perform research for position as Program Director
at CFCC but instead, instructed full time, hired and oversaw adjunct faculty, maintained
program goal records including student achievements, statistics and progress. I oversaw
academic advisement, program curriculum and taught a full toad, often with Lecture and
Lab classes. I served a leadership role in state initiatives regarding common course library
curriculum reviews and liaisons with the the UNC system. I served as state representative
for the State Restaurant Association's Fund raising educational foundation on behalf of
community colleges for just under a decade. In my work as subject matter expert in ,
accreditation exam development, I took numerous courses in exam development from
national experts and have contributed to the authorship of countless competency
certification exams for topics in the Culinary and Hospitality fields. I have been on panels
writing job task analysis that have served as the outline for exam development. MyBAisin
the duet fields of Criminology with an emphasis on Juvenile Justice and Art with a private
Culinary School certification and a Masters in Hospitality Management- a specialty MBA. I
worked with juveniles in Cook county Chicago in Locked facilities and in placing them in
specialized foster care, while attending their court dates and accompanying them on home
visits including to prisons and to unhoused parents.
Prior to teaching about Culinary and Hospitality, I worked in Chicago at the Ambassador
East Hotel, Marriott, Ritz Carton, and then moved to Miami for Graduate school where I
worked for Jeeves the Caterer, Mayfaire Luxe and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines- Song Of
Norway, onboard. I lived on a sailboat Dromedary which I sailed to the Caribbean, doing
charters, and working on islands as a chef and on dive boats. I delivered a sailboat with no
engine from the British Virgins to England with two other crew members, My daughters
were born in a fishing village, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. I decided to move back to the States
and teach to be closer to family including my then husband's in Pennsylvania. He is now
deceased. I taught for two years at Mt. Atoysius in Cresson. PA and developed a passion
far teaching. It felt as though many students were somehow versions of some of my young
clients/wards who were now seeking a new Life. Many were not persons who had
succeeded in college or school before. I believe this is where I am regarding wanting to
serve on the Library Board and why the Library is a vital part of any community. Having
resources that are available to each community member, including staff to assist these
members in accessing these resources is imperative in maintaining an informed public
and is a crucial public service. I have had the opportunity to go to places where these
opportunities were not available, countries where there are no public schools. I believe in
Libraries.
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Committee Appointment
New Hanover County Special Board of Equalization and Review
Vacancy to appoint at this time: 1 Alternate
Categories: • North Carolina Licensed Property Appraiser
• Attorney, accountant, or other professional
• Business owner
• Individual engaged in the commercial production
of agricultural, livestock, timber, or horticultural
products, or a North Carolina licensed real estate
broker
• Single-family residential property owner
Term: 1 year, expiring 3/31/26
Eligible for
Applicant:
Category
Nominations
Reappointment
Rachel Gillilan
Accountant
Steveo Stewart
Business Owner
Attachments: Committee Information Sheet
Applications
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 4 - 1
NE0HANOVER COUNTY
SPECIAL BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW
Number of Members: 5 Regular Members and 3 Alternates, inthe following categories when possible:
* North Carolina licensed property appraiser
* Attorney, accountant, orother professional
* Business owner
• Individual engaged in the commercial production of agricultural, livestock, timber, or
horticultural products, oraNorth Carolina licensed real estate broker
• Single-family residential property owner
Function: The Special Board of Equalization and Review will meet to hear appeals filed by property owners
on their tax assessment. Duties are set forth under Article 21 of the Machinery Act of North Carolina.
Term of Office: 1-year; the Board will remain active until the conclusion of the tax appeals.
Compensation: $5Ufor half day meetings and $1OOfor full day meetings, ef#eutive]/1G/2OIS.
Qualifications: Applicant must be a resident of New Hanover County for a minimum of two years and have
paid all taxes imposed by the county, municipalities, service districts, and any property tax abatements
and special assessment taxes currently due. Each member must take an oath of office.
Regular Meetings: As required and called by the Tax Administrator (may require weekly meetings for
several months)
Statute or cause creating Board: N[6S 105-322 authorizes Boards of County Commissioners to appoint
by resolution a Special Board of Equalization and Review to hear tax appeals; Board adopted resolution
on January 20, 2009; Board modified number of members 3/15/21
TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT MEMBERS
CATEGORY
APPOINTMENT
EXPIRATION
Jason Colclough
Single Family
1953 Middle Sound Loop Road
Residential
First 3/18/24
3/31/25
Wilmington, NC 28411
Property Owner
Second 3/24/25
3/31/26
153 Yorktown Drive
NC Licensed Real
Second 3/21/22
3/31/23
Wilmington, NC 28401
Estate Broker
Third 3/20/23
3/31/24
Board ofCommissioners May 18.2025
SPECIAL BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW (CONT.)
In
TERM OF OFFICE
CURRENT MEMBERS
CATEGORY
APPOINTMENT
EXPIRATION
Hector Ingram, MAI
First 3/16/15
3/31/16
2712 Shandy Lane
Second 2/15/16
3/31/17
Wilmington, NC 28403
Third 2/20/17
3/31/18
910-763-9096 (H) 910-612-3487 (C)
Fourth 3/12/18
3/31/19
NC Licensed
Fifth 3/18/19
3/31/20
Property
Sixth 4/20/20
3/31/21
Appraiser
Seventh 3/15/21
3/31/22
Eighth 3/21/22
3/31/23
Nineth 3/20/23
3/31/24
Tenth 3/18/24
3/31/25
Eleventh 3j24j25
3/31/26
Ida R. Smith
Single Family
2410 Chestnut Street
Residential
First 3/18/24
3/31/25
Wilmington, NC 28405
Second 3/24/25
3/31/26
910-520-6790
Property Owner
Brad White, Chair
First 3/15/21
3/31/22
3909 Wrightsville Avenue, #210
NC Licensed
Second 3/21/22
3/31/23
Wilmington, NC 28403
Property
Third 3/20/23
3/31/24
910-612-2478 (C) 910-859-7299 (H)
Appraiser
Fourth 3/18/24
3/31/25
Fifth 3/24/25
3/31/26
Alternates
Christopher G. Stewart
First 4/20/20
3/31/21
7108 Sea Bass Ln.
Second 3/15/21
3/31/22
Wilmington, NC 28409
NC Licensed Real
Third 3/21/22
3/31/23
910-431-0429 (H/C)
Estate Broker
Fourth 3/20/23
3/31/24
Fifth 3/18/24
3/31/25
Sixth 3j24j25
3/31/26
Robert Winkler
411 Fayetteville Avenue
NC Licensed Real
First 3/24/25
3/31/26
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Estate Broker
910-523-6066(C)
Vacant
3%31j26
Tax Administrator: Allison Snell
New Hanover County Tax Department
File: E&R Board
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 190
Revised: 03/2025
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-798-7300
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 4 - 3
Lonq, Melissa
From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2025 2:36 PM
To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa
Subject: Online Form Submission #22058 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 Special Board of Equalization and
Being Applied to
Review
Special Board of
Attorney, accountant, or other professional
Equalization and Review
Categories
First Name
Rachel
Last Name
Gillilan
Email
rachel.needhaMl@_qplail.com
Home Phone
910-620-4567
Cell, Phone
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Business Phone
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Fax
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Home Address
7124 Key Point Dr
City
Wilmington
State
NC
Zip Code
28405
Mailing Address (if
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different from home
address)
City
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State
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Zip Code
Years Living in New
Hanover County
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Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender
Female
Race White
Age 31
Occupation Forensic Accountant/CPA
AppLicant's Employer Red Bike Advisors LLC (formerly Adam Shay CPA PLLC)
Professional Activities Please see attached resume.
Volunteer Activities
by do you is to
serve on this board or
committee?
What areas of concern
would you like to see
addressed by this
committee?
Qual.ifications for
serving
Corning Credit Union Finance Committee Member
Please see attached resume.
I would like to become more involved in my local •
care deeply about this community and would like to use my
talents and skills to serve the community, I•w 1j,-4_dn_nt_-,w_W,,v
J?#LX-*-f*r
the past 9 years. I have in depth experience in dealing with
complex tax matters that would benefit this Board.
Fair appeals process for county Taxpayers and clear guidance
*n application of property tax rules administered. Transparency
to Taxpayers.
Forensic Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, Masters of
Accounting, Bachelors in Accounting. 10 years of accounting
experience, mostly Public Accounting.
they municipal or one
county boards /
committees on which
you are serving
Do you have a family No
membere loy by
New Hanover County?
Board of CommissiGbers - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 4 - 5
List three local personal references and phone numbers
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Reference 1
Richard Pasquantonio
Reference 1 Phone
910-200-4770
Reference 2
Christopher Nebel
Reference 2 Phone
402-540-3653
Reference 3
Casey Starbuck
Reference 3 Phone
336-816-6239
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removed without cause by a majority of County
Commissioners., � I understand that information on this
application is public record and may be disclosed.
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Rachel Needham Gillilan, CPA/CFF, CTRS
(910) 620-4567 - rachel.needham�l@gmail..com
ACIIIEVEMENTS
• Coming Credit Union - Finance Committee Member - November 2024 - Present
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant in North Carolina License #41419
• American Institute of Cerfified Public Accountants (AICPA) Certified in Financial Forensics - Issued March 20
• American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS) Certified Tax Resolution Specialist - Issued January 2023
• 1 of 9 CI`A`s to received AICPXs 2023 Standing Ovation Award for work in Forensic Accounting
• WILMA Magazine - Leadership Program Class of 2023 Alumni
• Wilmington Chamber of Commerce - Encounter Wilmington Class of 2023 Alumni
EXPERIENCE
Manager of Fraud & Forensic Services, Red Bike Advisors LLC (formerly AdamShay CP4_PLLC)
March 2021 - Present
Forensic Accountant, Red Bike Advisors LLC (f6rmerly Adam Shay CPA, PLLC)
February 2018 - March 2021
• Work closely with attorneys in a variety of litigation assistance in cases such as family law, business disputes, etc.
• Identify hidden assets or underreporting of cash and/or other assets for purposes of mediation or Court
• Prepare written reports for use in mediation or Court
• Represent clients before the IRS, NCDOR and other state Dept. of Revenues to negotiate and resolve complex tax
issues including preparation of Offers in Compromise, Installment Agreements, advocating for clients to receive
"Currently Not Collectible" status, prepare responses to complex tax notices, etc,
• Manage, review work and develop staff
Accountant, Monteith Construction Corporation, Wilmington, NC July 2017 - February 20.1.8
• Assist in processing company AP; track, measure and report on monthly AP and AR metrics
• Create and distribute multiple daily, weekly, and monthly reports to senior management
Assurance Staff, EY, Raleigh, NC June 20.1.5 - July 2017
• Private and Public company audit experience
o Main Client: NYSE manufacturing company with 48,713 Market Cap Headquartered in Zurich,
Switzerland; largest engagement in the EY Raleigh office and one of the largest in the Triangle o Others:
• Multiple NYSE publicly -traded Phannaceutical clients
• Private CRO Headquartered in :Raleigh, NC
• Audit experience on Inventory, Cash,.AR, PP&E, Equity, FSCP, Test of Controls, Walkthroughs, etc,
Graduate Assistant —ETC State University, Raleigh, NC Fall 2015 — Summer 2016
• Graded and reviewed Undergraduate students homework/quizzes/exams
• Assisted the Accounting Graduate School in planning recruiting & networking events
Consumer.Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) E nterj)rise Engagement Team
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Masters ofAccounting — Enterprise Risk Management Concentration Graduation: May 2016
,f qnL*
BS: AccountinR - Financial Analysis Concentration, Internatismal kbi
* Two year consecutive recipient of NC CPA Foundation Scholarship 2013 and 2014
S ju—dX _Abroad.- Shanghai University, Shanghai, China Summer 2013
Board of Commissioners - May 19, 2025
ITEM: 10- 4 - 7
Lon. , Melissa
From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:49 PM
To: Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa
Subject: Online Form Submission #22931 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 Special Board of Equalization and
Being Applied to
Review
Special Board of
Business owner
Equalization and Review
Categories
First Name
Steveo
Last Name
Stewart
Email
steveoehorizon-insurance.com
Home Phone
7066128987
CeLl. Phone
7066128987
Business Phone
9103871433
Fax
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Home Address
2808 Lyndon Ave
City
Wilmington
State
NC
Zip Code
28443
Malting Address (if
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different from home
address)
City
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State
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ITEM: 10- 4 - 8
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Years Living in New
Hanover County
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Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Male
Race white
Age 48
Occupation CEO - Insurance Sales and Service
Applicant's Employer Horizon Insurance, LLC
Professional Activities CEO & Co-founder of Horizon Insurance, General Contracting,
Co-founder of In Good Spirits Events
Volunteer Activities Cape Fear Housing Coalition, Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity,
Backyard Housing group,
Why do you wish to As a resident, business owner, and concerned citizen, I want to
serve on this board or give back to the community that I live in.
committee?
What areas of concern I aim to help ensure fair and equitable application of tax codes
would you Like to see while also encouraging the community at larget to be more
addressed by this
diligent with the reporting of betterments and improvements. I
committee?
can serve as an ambassador to educate the community about
the cause and impact of property taxation. This is a common
conversation in my industry as we explain the importance of
insuring to 100% replacement cost. The same can be said for
paying taxes fairly as the dollars go towards community
improvment.
Qualifications for
For 16 years, I was the owner operator of a residential
serving
design/build company. Presently, property assessments and
valuation are part of my our daily operations. And due to my
regular engagement in the community, I feel well -positioned to
help explain taxation.
Other municipal or
none
county boards /
committees on which
you are serving
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ITEM: 10- 4 - 9
Do you have a family No
member employed by
New Hanover County?
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List three local personal
references and phone numbers
Reference 1
Roger Gins
Reference 1 Phone
(917) 304-8489
Reference 2
Suzanne Rogers
Reference 2 Phone
(865) 705-2879
Reference 3
Ladd Gasparovic
Reference 3 Phone
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I have a background in analytical procedures so I feel that I will
be able to contribute to these discussions with a pragmatic
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removed without cause by a majority of County
Commissioners., 41 understand that information on this
application is public record and may be disclosed.
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