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D E C E M B E R 15, 2025 4:00 P M
LO C AT I O N (N H C H istoric C ourthous e, 24 North 3rd S treet, Room 301)
C A L L TO O R D E R (Chair Bill Rivenbark)
I N VO C AT I O N (Pas tor D. Evan G rizzle, A pos tolic Tabernacle W ilmington)
P L E D G E O F A L L E G I A N C E (C ommis s ioner Rob Z apple)
E L E C T I O N O F C H A I R A N D V I C E-C H A I R (K . J ordan S mith, C ounty A9or ney, P r esiding)
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A P P R O VA L O F C O N S E N T A G E N DA
C O N S E N T A G E N DA I T E M S O F B U S I N E S S
1.A pproval of M inutes
2.A dop;on of U pdates to the Board’s Policy and P rocedures for A ppointments to
County Boards, C ommis s ions , C ommi9ees or A uthor i;es
3.A dop;on of P ublic O fficials B ond Res olu;on
4.A pproval of C ontr act w ith E S &J Enterpr is es for Cons tr uc;on of L andfill C ells
12 B/13 and L agoon Relining
5.A dop;on of a Res olu;on to D eclare Real P r oper ty S ur plus and S ell via
Nego;ated O ffer, A dv er ;s ement, and Ups et Bid per N orth C arolina S tate
S tatute 160 A -269
6.Note: The Board voted to con;nue the item to a future mee;ng to allow for re-
announcement of the public bidding pr oces s .
A pproval of A war d of Bid for the P urchas e of Tw o (2 ) 2 0 2 6 Chevrolet Tahoe to
D onohoo C hevrolet for $1 1 3 ,436
7.A pproval of the O ctober 2025 Tax C ollec;on Reports
8.A dop;on of Budget A mendments
E S T I M AT E D
M I N U T E S R EG U L A R A G E N DA I T E M S O F B U S I N E S S
9.Considera;on of L eas e A gr eement w ith L eading into New Communi;es, I nc.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
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5 10.Considera;on of a Res olu;on A ppr oving the A ward of Bid and C ontract to
I nventech Marine S olu;ons , L L C , D B A L ife P roof B oats , for a 3 1 -Foot F ull C abin
Patrol Ves s el for the S her iff ’s O ffice in the amount of $651,9 4 1 .
15 11.Considera;on to A pprov e the P ur chas e of P r oper ty on the Wes tern Bank: Tract
1 (1450 Point H ar bor Road) - R-04700-003-006-000 and Tr act 2 (1209 N U S
H wy 421) - R047 0 0 -0 0 3 -0 0 9 -0 0 1 and R 0 4 7 0 0 -0 0 3 -0 0 9 -0 0 0 and A dopt the
A s s ociated Budget A mendment
45 12.Q uasi-Judicial H earing
S pecial Use Per mit – (S 25-06 – S tandard Technologies ) – Reques t by M ax
Valen;ne and Brian T homps on w ith S tandar d Technologies, applicants, on
behalf of H . P hillip B er man, Jr. and Jim Teachey, property ow ner s , for the us e of
O ther Fabricated M etal P roduct M anufacturing in an I -1 , L ight I ndus trial dis trict
on approximately 34.7 acr es located at 4 9 0 1 L as Tortugas D riv e
5 13.Commi9ee A ppointments
P U B L I C C O M M E N T S O N N O N -A G E N DA I T E M S (limit t hree minute s )
E S T I M AT E D
M I N U T E S A D D I T I O N A L A G E N DA I T E M S O F B U S I N E S S
14.A ddi;onal I tems
County Commis s ioner s
County Manager
Clerk to the Board
County A9orney
15.A D J O U R N
Note: M inutes lis ted for each item are e s)mated, and if a preceding item takes les s ;me, the Board w ill mov e
forward un;l the agenda is completed.
M ission
New H anover C ounty is commi9ed to providing equitable oppor tuni;es and excep;onal public serv ices through
good governance to ensure a s afe, healthy, s ecure and thr iving community for all.
Vis ion
A vibr ant, prosperous, diverse coastal community
commi9ed to building a s us tainable future for futur e genera;ons.
C ore Values
P rofes s ionalis m - Equity - I ntegrity - I nnova;on - S tew ards hip - A ccountability
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 12/15/2025
C o nsent
D E PA R T M E N T: Governing B ody P R E S E N T E R (S ): Kym C rowell, C lerk to the B o ard
C O N TA C T (S ): Kym C rowell
S U B J EC T:
A pprov al of M inutes
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
Appro ve minutes from the following mee ngs:
Agenda Review held o n N o vember 13, 2025
Regular Mee ng held o n N o vember 17, 2025
Special Mee ng held on N ovember 17, 2025
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
G ood G overnance
Effec ve County Management
I ncreas e transparency and aw ar enes s about county ac ons
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Appro ve minutes.
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
Reco mmend appro val.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Approved 5-0.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 1
N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 12/15/2025
C o nsent
D E PA R T M E N T: Governing B ody P R E S E N T E R (S ): Kym C rowell, C lerk to the B o ard
C O N TA C T (S ): Kym C rowell, L inda T hompson, C hief C ivic E ngagement O fficer and Kemp B urpeau. Sr. Deputy
C o unty A%orney
S U B J EC T:
A dop#on of U pdates to the B oard’s Policy and P roc edures for A ppointm ents to C ounty Boards, C ommissions,
C ommi4ees or A uthori#es
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
T he Policy and Proce dures for Appointme nts to County B oards, Commissions, Commiees, and Authories document,
last updated in September 2022, has been revised to inc lude clarifica*o n language, a new sec*o n o n remote
par*cipa*on, and general updates to modernize a nd streamline the do cument.
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
G ood G overnance
Effec*ve County Management
I ncreas e transparency and aw ar enes s about county ac*ons
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Adopt the Policy and Pro cedures for Appointments to C o unty B oa rds, C ommissions, C o mmi%ees o r Authori*es.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descrip*on
Draft Policy & Procedures - Clean Version
Draft Policy & Procedures - Redline
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
Reco mmend appro val.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Approved 5-0.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 2
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Policies and Procedures for Appointments to County Boards, Commissions,
Committees, and Authorities
As amended and adopted: ____________
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners believes strongly in civic participation and appoints
residents to serve on a variety of boards, commissions, committees, and authorities that support effective
and responsive county government.
SECTION 1. ELIGIBILITY AND TERMS OF SERVICE
A. Any New Hanover County resident may serve on a county board, commission, committee, or
authority, unless prohibited by state law or county policy.
B. Applicants are not eligible for appointment to a county board, commission, committee, or
authority if an immediate family member is employed by that agency or department.
C. All appointments will follow the statute or ordinance that created the board, commission,
committee, or authority.
D. No New Hanover County resident may serve in more than two (2) appointed positions within
county government, unless exempted by the nature of their governmental service.
E. Unless otherwise provided by statute or charter, terms of office are three (3) years. No appointee
may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. The New Hanover County Board of County
Commissioners may waive this limit if removal would harm the functioning of the board,
commission, committee, or authority. Unless otherwise approved by the New Hanover County
Board of County Commissioners, no appointee may serve beyond the last day of the month in
which their term ends.
SECTION 2. ATTENDANCE AND REMOVAL
A. An absence is considered excused when it results from circumstances beyond the appointee’s
control, such as illness or medical emergency of the appointee or an immediate family member,
death in the family, employment or military obligations, inclement weather or hazardous travel
conditions, or civic duties required by law (including jury duty, court subpoena, or voting). An
absence is considered unexcused when the appointee fails to notify the board, commission,
committee, or authority chair or staff liaison in advance, when the reason provided does not meet
the criteria for an excused absence, or when no reason is provided.
B. If any appointee incurs three (3) unexcused absences, the presiding officer of the respective
board, committee, commission, or authority shall report the absences to the Chair of the New
Hanover County Board of County Commissioners. At the discretion of the Chair of the New
Hanover County Board of County Commissioners, such unexcused absences may be deemed a
resignation from the appointed position.
C. Any appointee of a board, commission, committee, or authority may be removed, without cause,
by a majority vote of the New Hanover County Board of County Commissioners.
D. Upon resignation or removal, the New Hanover County Board of County Commissioners may
either select a replacement from applications received for the most recent vacancy or advertise
for new applications to fill the vacancy on the respective board, committee, commission, or
authority.
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SECTION 3. REMOTE PARTICIPATION
A. While in-person attendance is the expectation for all county boards, committees, commissions,
or authorities, a virtual option may be provided only for appointees who must participate
remotely due to need. Only physically present appointees will count toward a quorum which is
the minimum number of appointees needed to conduct business. Remote appointees can
participate in discussion but cannot make motions, seconds, or vote.
B. Appointees are not permitted to participate remotely for 100% of meetings.
i. Meetings must be in person with a majority of the membership present to establish
quorum.
ii. A private virtual link will be available only in emergencies and with approval from the
chair of the respective board, committee, commission, or authority, or their designee.
iii. Appointees may use the virtual link no more than three (3) times per year.
iv. Appointees will not be allowed to vote virtually.
C. For subcommittee meetings (where applicable):
i. Subcommittee meetings must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance so staff can
publicize the meeting link.
ii. If a subcommittee meeting is to be held electronically, it must be arranged with the staff
liaison to ensure public access is available.
iii. A secure public link will be provided.
iv. Appointees will have a separate link from the public link.
D. These guidelines are intended to ensure compliance with county bylaws, open meeting law, and
best practices for transparency and efficiency.
SECTION 4. CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Appointees must follow all county policies governing the board, commission, committee, or
authority on which they serve.
B. Appointees must uphold the values and standards of decorum expected of county officials when
serving in their appointed capacity. This applies to meetings and to any other public settings
where they are acting in their official role.
C. Appointees must distinguish between personal views and the views of the board, commission,
committee, or authority. They may not represent or speak on behalf of the county in any forum,
including social media, unless authorized.
D. Appointees are expected to remain courteous and respectful in all official interactions.
SECTION 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
If an appointee believes they have a conflict of interest on a particular issue, the appointee must disclose
this during a public meeting. The disclosure should state the nature of the conflict, including any personal
or financial interest, whether direct or indirect, in the matter under consideration. The appointee must
then recuse themselves from voting on the issue.
SECTION 6. EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS
An appointee is not eligible for employment in the agency or department they serve unless they resign
from their board, commission, committee, or authority seat at least thirty (30) days before being
considered. If the appointee is not selected to fill the vacancy, they are not eligible for reappointment to
that board, commission, committee, or authority.
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ITEM: 2 - 1 - 2
SECTION 7. NEW HANOVER COUNTY COMMISSIONER REFERENCE MATERIALS
Each New Hanover County Commissioner will receive a binder listing all county appointments. The binder
will include the name of each board, commission, committee, or authority; a summary of its functions;
the statute or authority creating it; the number of members and term lengths; current members with
contact information, terms served, and expiration dates; and the regular meeting day, time, and location.
SECTION 8. PROCEDURES FOR FILLING VACANCIES
A. Notification of available appointments:
i. The clerk to the board will issue a news release announcing available positions and
application deadlines, which will be distributed to local media and posted on the county’s
website and social media channels.
ii. At least thirty (30) days before a term expires, the clerk to the board will notify each
person eligible for reappointment and request confirmation of their interest, while those
not eligible will be notified with the reason.
iii. Individuals who are not reappointed, whether due to policy or other reasons, will receive
a Certificate of Appreciation for their service signed by the Chair of the New Hanover
County Board of County Commissioners.
B. Selection process:
i. All applications for a vacancy will be submitted to the clerk to the board, who will review
them for eligibility. The clerk to the board will then forward all applications to the New
Hanover County Board of County Commissioners, noting those that are ineligible and the
reasons. The clerk to the board will also place “Committee Appointments” on the agenda
for action at the New Hanover County Board of County Commissioners second monthly
meeting, or at the only meeting if just one is scheduled.
C. Notification of appointment:
i. The clerk to the board will prepare a notification letter for the appointee and send a copy
to the liaison of the affected board, commission, committee, or authority.
D. Applications:
i. All applications will be retained for eighteen (18) months, and applications for active
appointees will be kept on file.
ii. The clerk to the board will maintain this information for use by the New Hanover County
Board of County Commissioners; and appointees eligible for reappointment will be
required to submit an updated application.
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ITEM: 2 - 1 - 3
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Policies and Procedures for Appointments to County Boards, Commissions,
Committees, and Authorities
As amended and adopted: ____________
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners believes strongly in civic participation and appoints
residents to serve on a variety of boards, commissions, committees, and authorities that support effective
and responsive county government.
SECTION 1. ELIGIBILITY AND TERMS OF SERVICE
A. Any New Hanover County resident may serve on a county board, commission, committee, or
authority, unless prohibited by state law or county policy. Any resident of New Hanover County is
eligible to serve on the appointed boards, commissions, committees, or authorities of the County,
where such appointment is not prohibited by state statute or New Hanover County policy.
B. Applicants are not eligible for appointment to a county board, commission, committee, or
authority if an immediate family member is employed by that agency or department. No applicant
will be considered for appointment to a board, commission, committee, or authority where he or
she has an immediate family member employed by such agency or department.
C. All appointments will follow the statute or ordinance that created the board, commission,
committee, or authority. All appointments will be made according to the appointments statute or
ordinance that created that board, commission, committee, or authority.
D. No New Hanover County resident may serve in more than two (2) appointed positions within
county government, unless exempted by the nature of their governmental service. No resident of
New Hanover County may serve in more than two (2) appointed positions of New Hanover County
government, unless exempted by nature of the position he or she may hold in governmental
service.
E. Unless otherwise provided by statute or charter, terms of office are three (3) years. No appointee
may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. The New Hanover County Board of County
Commissioners may waive this limit if removal would harm the functioning of the board,
commission, committee, or authority. Unless otherwise approved by the New Hanover County
Board of County Commissioners, no appointee may serve beyond the last day of the month in
which their term ends.
Unless otherwise stated by statute or charter, all terms of office shall be three (3) years. No
appointees may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. Unless otherwise stated by statute
or charter, this policy may be waived if the Board of County Commissioners determines that the
removal of that individual would be detrimental to the functioning of that board, commission,
committee, or authority.
Unless otherwise approved by the Board of County Commissioners, no appointees may serve
beyond the last day of the month in which the term of appointment ends.
SECTION 2. ATTENDANCE AND REMOVAL
A. An absence is considered excused when it results from circumstances beyond the appointee’s
control, such as illness or medical emergency of the appointee or an immediate family member,
death in the family, employment or military obligations, inclement weather or hazardous travel
conditions, or civic duties required by law (including jury duty, court subpoena, or voting). An
absence is considered unexcused when the appointee fails to notify the board, commission,
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committee, or authority chair or staff liaison in advance, when the reason provided does not meet
the criteria for an excused absence, or when no reason is provided.
B. If any appointee incurs three (3) unexcused absences, the presiding officer of the respective
board, committee, commission, or authority shall report the absences to the Chair of the New
Hanover County Board of County Commissioners. At the discretion of the Chair of the New
Hanover County Board of County Commissioners, such unexcused absences may be deemed a
resignation from the appointed position.
C. Any appointee of a board, commission, committee, or authority may be removed, without cause,
by a majority vote of the New Hanover County Board of County Commissioners.
D. Upon resignation or removal, the New Hanover County Board of County Commissioners may
either select a replacement from applications received for the most recent vacancy or advertise
for new applications to fill the vacancy on the respective board, committee, commission, or
authority.
Whenever any appointee shall incur three (3) unexcused absences, said appointee’s failure to
attend shall be reported by the presiding officer of the respective board, committee, commission,
or authority to the Chair of the Board of Commissioners. Such unexcused absences on the part of
any appointee may, at the election of the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners, be deemed
to constitute resignation on the part of the appointee from such board, committee, commission,
or authority. Excused absences are defined as absences caused by events beyond one’s control
and are subject to approval by the Board on which the appointee is serving.
Any Board of County Commissioners appointee may be removed, without cause, by a majority of
County Commissioners.
Upon resignation or removal, the Board of County Commissioners may select a replacement from
the applications of persons who applied for the last vacancy on such board, committee,
commission, or authority, without further notice, advertisement, or action by the Board of County
Commissioners, or may advertise for applications to fill the vacancy.
SECTION 3. REMOTE PARTICIPATION
A. While in-person attendance is the expectation for all county boards, committees, commissions,
or authorities, a virtual option may be provided only for appointees who must participate
remotely due to need. Only physically present appointees will count toward a quorum which is
the minimum number of appointees needed to conduct business. Remote appointees can
participate in discussion but cannot make motions, seconds, or vote.
B. Appointees are not permitted to participate remotely for 100% of meetings.
i. Meetings must be in person with a majority of the membership present to establish
quorum.
ii. A private virtual link will be available only in emergencies and with approval from the
chair of the respective board, committee, commission, or authority, or their designee.
iii. Appointees may use the virtual link no more than three (3) times per year.
iv. Appointees will not be allowed to vote virtually.
C. For subcommittee meetings (where applicable):
i. Subcommittee meetings must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance so staff can
publicize the meeting link.
ii. If a subcommittee meeting is to be held electronically, it must be arranged with the staff
liaison to ensure public access is available.
iii. A secure public link will be provided.
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iv. Appointees will have a separate link from the public link.
D. These guidelines are intended to ensure compliance with county bylaws, open meeting law, and
best practices for transparency and efficiency.
SECTION 4. CONDUCT AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Appointees must follow all county policies governing the board, commission, committee, or
authority on which they serve.
B. Appointees must uphold the values and standards of decorum expected of county officials when
serving in their appointed capacity. This applies to meetings and to any other public settings
where they are acting in their official role.
C. Appointees must distinguish between personal views and the views of the board, commission,
committee, or authority. They may not represent or speak on behalf of the county in any forum,
including social media, unless authorized.
D. Appointees are expected to remain courteous and respectful in all official interactions.
Each appointee must uphold County policies pertaining to the Committee on which he/she serves.
Appointees must uphold the values and decorum expected of any County official when interacting
with others in their appointed capacity. This includes interactions at meetings and in any other public
setting when acting in their appointed capacity. Appointees must ensure a distinct separation
between personal and committee/board views and must not speak as a representative of the County
while interacting on social media. Appointees should always be courteous or respectful to others
while acting in their appointed capacity.
SECTION 5. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
If an appointee believes they have a conflict of interest on a particular issue, the appointee must disclose
this during a public meeting. The disclosure should state the nature of the conflict, including any personal
or financial interest, whether direct or indirect, in the matter under consideration. The appointee must
then recuse themselves from voting on the issue.
If a board member believes he/she has a conflict or potential conflict of interest on a particular issue, that
member should state this belief to the other members of his/her respective board during a public meeting.
The member should state the nature of the conflict, detailing that he/she has a separate, private or
monetary interest, either direct or indirect, in the issue under consideration. The member should then
excuse himself/herself from voting on the matter.
SECTION 6. EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS
An appointee is not eligible for employment in the agency or department they serve unless they resign
from their board, commission, committee, or authority seat at least thirty (30) days before being
considered. If the appointee is not selected to fill the vacancy, they are not eligible for reappointment to
that board, commission, committee, or authority.
An appointee will not be considered for any employment vacancy in the agency or department he/she is
serving, until said appointee resigns his/her seat on the board, committee, commission, or authority,
thirty (30) days before being considered for the vacancy. Should the appointee not be selected to fill the
vacancy, he/she will not be eligible for reappointment to the board, committee, commission, or authority.
SECTION 7. NEW HANOVER COUNTY COMMISSIONER REFERENCE MATERIALS
Each New Hanover County Commissioner will receive a binder listing all county appointments. The binder
will include the name of each board, commission, committee, or authority; a summary of its functions;
the statute or authority creating it; the number of members and term lengths; current members with
contact information, terms served, and expiration dates; and the regular meeting day, time, and location.
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Each County Commissioner will be provided a binder containing a list of all County appointments with the
following data provided:
1. Name of the board, commission, committee, or authority.
2. Brief on the functions of each board, commission, committee, or authority.
3. Statute or cause creating the board, commission, committee, or authority.
4. Number of members and terms of office.
5. Current members, addresses, telephone numbers, terms of office, numbers of terms served, and
expiration dates.
6. Regular meeting day, time, and location.
SECTION 8. PROCEDURES FOR FILLING VACANCIES
A. Notification of available appointments:
i. The clerk to the board will issue a news release announcing available positions and
application deadlines, which will be distributed to local media and posted on the county’s
website and social media channels.
ii. At least thirty (30) days before a term expires, the clerk to the board will notify each
person eligible for reappointment and request confirmation of their interest, while those
not eligible will be notified with the reason.
iii. Individuals who are not reappointed, whether due to policy or other reasons, will receive
a Certificate of Appreciation for their service signed by the Chair of the New Hanover
County Board of County Commissioners. chair of the board..
1. A list of available positions and a deadline for receiving applications will be published in the
newspapers of New Hanover County. This procedure will be carried out by the Clerk to the
Board of County Commissioners.
2. Thirty (30) days prior to the terms expiring, the Clerk to the Board will mail a notice to each
person who is eligible for reappointment, requesting information on his or her interest in
continuing to serve. If an individual is not eligible for reappointment, he or she will be notified
and given the reason for being ineligible.
3. If, because of policy or otherwise, an individual is not reappointed, he or she will be presented
a Certificate of Appreciation for service signed by the Chairman of the Board.
B. Selection process:
i. All applications for a vacancy will be submitted to the clerk to the board, who will review
them for eligibility. The clerk to the board will then forward all applications to the New
Hanover County Board of County Commissioners, noting those that are ineligible and the
reasons. The clerk to the board will also place “Committee Appointments” on the agenda
for action at the New Hanover County Board of County Commissioners second monthly
meeting, or at the only meeting if just one is scheduled.
1. All applications for a particular position will be returned to the Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners. The Clerk will check each for eligibility.
2. All applications will be forwarded to the County Commissioners with those who are ineligible
noted and the reasons for ineligibility given.
3. The Clerk to the Board shall place on the agenda the "Committee Appointments" for action
at the second meeting of the month, unless there is only one meeting for the month, of the
County Commissioners.
C. Notification of appointment:
i. The clerk to the board will prepare a notification letter for the appointee and send a copy
to the liaison of the affected board, commission, committee, or authority.
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The Clerk to the Board shall prepare a letter of notification to the appointee and a copy to the
affected board, commission, committee, or authority liaison(s) notifying each of the appointment.
D. Applications:
i. All applications will be retained for eighteen (18) months, and applications for active
appointees will be kept on file.
ii. The clerk to the board will maintain this information for use by the New Hanover County
Board of County Commissioners; and appointees eligible for reappointment will be
required to submit an updated application.
1. All applications received shall be retained for 18 months. Applications shall be kept on file for
all active appointees. The Clerk to the Board shall maintain all the above data for use by the
Board of County Commissioners.
2. Appointees eligible for reappointment will be required to submit an updated application.
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N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 12/15/2025
C o nsent
D E PA R T M E N T: C o unty A orney P R E S E N T E R(S ): Kemp B urpeau, N H C Senior Deputy C ounty A o rney
C O N TA C T (S ): Kemp B urpeau
S U B J EC T:
A dop#on of P ublic O fficials B ond Resolu#on
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
Pursuant to the N orth C aro lina General Statute 58-72-20, the B o ard is to annually review the Surety B ond coverage
for the following:
Finance O ffi cer $1,000,000
Sheriff $25,000
Register o f D eeds $50,000
Tax C ollecto r $100,000
Staff has verified that a dequate coverage is in full force and eff ect. T hese bond amo unts are required by law to be
reviewed annually. However, by statute the General Assembly has established maximum bond limits for some
po si6ons, inc luding Sheriff and Register o f D eeds. T he Tax C ollecto r bo nd is the o nly bond without either a maximum
or minimum amo unt set by law.
T he relevant language fro m each General Statute is copied belo w:
Finance Officer: “T he amo unt o f the bond fixed by the governing board may no t be less than the greater of the
following:
(1) Fi:y thousand dollars ($50,000).
(2) An amount equal to ten percent (10%) o f the unit's annually budgeted f unds, up to o ne millio n do llars
($1,000,000).” G.S. 159-29
S heriff: “T he a mo unt of the bond shall be determined by the board of co unty commissioners, but shall no t exceed
twenty-fi ve tho usand do llars ($25,000).” G.S. 162-8
Register of Deeds: “Every register o f deeds shall give bo nd with sufficient surety, to be a ppro ved by the boa rd o f
county commissioners, in a sum o f not less than ten tho usand dollars ($10,000) no r mo re than fi :y tho usand do llars
($50,000).” G.S. 161-4
Tax C ollector: “in such amo unt as the governing body may presc ribe.” G.S. 105-349
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
G ood G overnance
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 3
Effec6 ve County Management
I ncreas e transparency and aw ar enes s about county ac6 ons
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Adopt reso lu6on.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descrip6on
Resolution
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
Reco mmend appro val.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Approved 5-0.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 3
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PUBLIC OFFICIALS BOND RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 58-72-20 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the
Board of County Commissioners conducts an annual review of public official bonds; and
WHEREAS, said bonds have been reviewed by the County Attorney and found to be in full
force and to be in proper format.
NOW, THEREFORE, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners does hereby
approve the Surety Bond for the Finance Officer, Sheriff, Regist er of Deeds, and Tax
Collector. This designation of approval is hereby incorporated within the respective bond as
if set out in its entirety on the face thereof.
ADOPTED this the 15th day of December, 2025.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
________________________________________
____
Chair
ATTEST:
_________________________
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 3 - 1 - 1
N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 12/15/2025
C o nsent
D E PA R T M E N T: C ounty Manager P R E S E N T E R(S ): J o e S uleyman, Recycling and So lid Waste D irector
C O N TA C T (S ): J oe Suleyman
S U B J EC T:
A pprov al of C ontract with E S &J E nterprises for C onstruc1 on of L andfill C ells 12B /13 and L ag oon Relining
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
Aer due adver sement, the N ew Hanover C ounty D epartment o f Recycling a nd S o lid Waste received four (4) bids f o r
the construc o n of landfill C ells 12B /13 and the lago o n relining. B id submi.als were reviewed by S C S E ngineers, who
reco mmended E S&J E nterprises as the lowest respo nsible bidder. T he to tal bid a mo unt, including all selected
alternates, was $7,277,775.00.
C urrently, the remaining permi.ed landfill c apacity stands at 30 years (as of 5/2025). T his new cell will add 1.45 million
cubic yards (1.4 million to ns) of disposal capacity, or just under two (2) years o f ca pa c ity at current dispo sa l rates. T his
assumes maintaining the current compac on density of 2,000 po unds/cubic yard.
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
S us tainable L and U s e & Environmental S tew ards hip
Natural areas and cri cal environmental featur es are enhanced and protected.
Ens ure development compliments natural features .
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Appro val of the award of the contract for the co nstruc on o f landfill C ells 12B /13 and the lago o n relining project to
E S&J E nterprises, in the amount of $7,277,775.00.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descrip on
Bid Evaluation Letter
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
Reco mmend appro val.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Approved 5-0.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 4
Environmental Consulting & Contracting
November 11, 2025
File No. 02206379.49
Mr. Joe Suleyman
New Hanover County Dept. of Recycling & Solid Waste
3002 US Highway 421 North
Wilmington, NC 28401
Subject: Construction Bid Evaluation
Cell 12B &13 and Lagoon Relining Project
New Hanover County, NC
Request for Bid No. 26-0169
Dear Mr. Suleyman:
On November 7th, 2025, at 2:00pm, New Hanover County received, opened, and read aloud four (4)
construction bids for the Cell 12B &13 Construction and Lagoon Relining project. Construction bids
were received from ES&J Enterprises, Inc. (ES&J), Morgan Corp. (Morgan), the Beaver Excavating
Company (Beaver), and SR&R Environmental, Inc. (SR&R). SCS Engineers, PC, (SCS) reviewed the
four received construction bids for accuracy, required bidding documents, and that the bidder
demonstrated experience necessary to perform the scope of work. A summary and results from our
review as well as a recommendation on awarding a contract to the lowest responsive and qualified
bidder is presented below.
Background
Section 00100 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS ARTICLE 3 of the bid documents defines the qualifications
of bidders as:
3.1 Bidders must be licensed contractors in the State of North Carolina at the time proposals are
submitted.
3.2 Bidders shall have successfully completed a minimum of 10.0 acres of Subtitle C or D landfill cell
construction or landfill closure projects, including the installation of liner within the last 5 years
from the date of this bid advertisement. Bidders are to provide a list of references that will be
contacted concerning the noted experience, quality of WORK, timeliness of completion of
project(s), and efficiency of administrative processes.
3.3 To demonstrate qualifications to perform the Work, each Bidder must be prepared to submit,
following receipt of written request by COUNTY, information including, but not limited to, financial
data, previous experience, including additional references and evidence of authority to conduct
business in the jurisdiction where the Project is located. This information must be received by
COUNTY within ten days of Bidder receiving the written request. Submittals requested pursuant
to this paragraph are in addition to those required elsewhere. Additionally, note that all bidders
must be prequalified through the New Hanover County Attorney’s Office. See the Request for Bids
for instructions on making the necessary contact for this item.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 4 - 1 - 1
Mr. Joe Suleyman
November 11, 2025
Page 2
3.4 The Bidder must include in the bid submittal documentation from the major material suppliers
(liners, geocomposites, textiles, pipe, structures, etc.) that the prime or sub-contractor responsible
for paying the supplier for the material is not in arrears on payments for purchases of materials on
other projects.
Submitted Bids Evaluation
SCS first evaluated the four bids to confirm the bidder submitted all the required information per the
bid documents. SCS found that the required materials were included in three of the four submitted
bids. Morgan failed to include the Certificate of Corporate Principal. This could be grounds for their
bid submittal to be considered non-responsive, however Morgan was not the apparently low bidder.
All four bids included basic financial details, subcontractor information, and current payment status
as required by the bid documents.
Morgan, ES&J, and Beaver all demonstrated that they met the required qualifications for the project.
The only exception was that SR&R does not appear to meet the required liner installation
qualifications for having installed at least 10 acres of MSW or similar landfill or closure installation
within the last five years. The project references that SR&R provided in their bid submittal are all
Pre-regulatory Landfill work under NCDEQ which generally includes cleanup, remediation, and some
form of closure, but not the same as Subtitle C or D landfill cell construction or landfill closure
projects. SCS could investigate these qualifications further, however SR&R’s bid was the highest
cost proposal received.
Each bid was reviewed for mathematical errors and other discrepancies. No mathematical errors
were found in ES&J or Beaver’s bid. One error was found in Morgan’s bid where the subtotal for Bid
Form Section G was incorrectly added to $1,447,140.00, when the correct Section G subtotal should
be $1,447,340.00. This increases Morgan’s total bid by $200 but does not affect the outcome of
the bid results. Three typographic mistakes were also found in SR&R’s bid in the way they
represented the unit price numbers. For bid items 3, 16, & 21, SR&R had mistyped the comma
and/or number of zeros in their unit price, however, SCS believes that their subtotals reflect the
correct and intended amount. Again, SR&R is not the apparent low bidder and reaching out to them
would likely not change the results of the bid. Attachment 1 includes the bid tabulation for all four
bids with the mathematical errors and discrepancies described herein highlighted and with corrected
values. The corrected base bid amounts from lowest to highest are:
1) ES&J Enterprises, Inc. - $7,229,575.00
2) Beaver Excavating Company - $7,729,150.00
3) Morgan Corp. - $10,123,145.00*
4) SR&R Environmental - $11,974,685.60
* Note, this amount for Morgan’s bid differs from the amount shown on their bid form and the amount read
aloud at the bid opening but reflects the correct amount when adding their bid subtotals.
ES&J had the lowest responsive bid submittal with a Base Bid Amount (A through G) of
$7,229,575.00. The amount with Bid Alternates included (A through H) is $7,277,775.00.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 4 - 1 - 2
Mr. Joe Suleyman
November 11, 2025
Page 3
A summary of the bids received is provided in the following table.
Recommendation
Based on our evaluation of the four bids, we recommend award of the construction contract to ES&J
as they had the lowest base bid amount and their bid submittal was responsive to the bid
documents and demonstrated that they are qualified to perform and complete the work.
The amount of the awarded contract is dependent on whether the Bid Alternates (Bid Form Section
H) are included in the construction project. SCS recommends the County review the Bid Alternates
listed and reach out to SCS for discussion as needed. It is our understanding that we may want to
include some, but not all the Bid Alternates in the final contract amount.
If there are any questions or additional information required, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Matt Brokaw, P.E. Albert Glenn, P.E.
Project Manager Project Director
SCS Engineers, PC SCS Engineers, PC
cc: Sam Hawes, New Hanover County
Anne McAllister, New Hanover County
Encl. Attachment 1: Bid Comparison – Cell 12B & 13 and Lagoon Relining Project
28994 YES
NEW HANOVER COUNTY LANDFILL CELL 12B & 13 AND LAGOON RELINING PROJECT
RFB #26-0169 BID SUMMARY
Attended
Pre-Bid?
NC Contractor
License #
Meets
Qualifications?
Includes necessary
documents (Bid Bond,
financial info,
subcontractors, etc.)
Corrected Base Bid Total w/ Bid Alternates
(Items A-H)
ES&J
SR&R
Submitted Base Bid
$11,974,685.60 -
YES 82796 YES YES
Company Name
Beaver
YES 806886 NO YES
YESYES
$11,998,813.60
$7,729,150.00 - $7,863,050.00
$7,229,575.00 - $7,277,775.00
$10,122,945.00 $10,123,145.00 $10,297,295.00
Morgan YES 12289 YES No
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 4 - 1 - 3
ATTACHMENT 1
Bid Comparison: Cell 12B & 13 Construction and Lagoon Relining Project
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 4 - 1 - 4
A. General
Estimated
Quantity Units Unit Price Total Unit Price Total Corrected Total Unit Price Total Unit Price Total
1 Mobilization 1 LS $75,000.00 $75,000.00 $70,000.00 $70,000.00 $282,000.00 $282,000.00 $32,500.00 $32,500.00
2 Demobilization 1 LS $13,000.00 $13,000.00 $48,000.00 $48,000.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 $26,000.00 $26,000.00
3 Contractor's Field Office 1 LS $31,000.00 $31,000.00 $67,000.00 $67,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $11,700.00 $11,700.00
4 Engineer's Field Office 1 LS $31,000.00 $31,000.00 $67,000.00 $67,000.00 $90,000.00 $90,000.00 $11,700.00 $11,700.00
5 Insurance and Permits 1 LS $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $1,425.00 $1,425.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $23,400.00 $23,400.00
6 Bonds 1 LS $90,000.00 $90,000.00 $71,315.00 $71,315.00 $28,000.00 $28,000.00 $208,000.00 $208,000.00
7 Administration 1 LS $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $239,415.00 $239,415.00 $300,000.00 $300,000.00 $4,550.00 $4,550.00
8 Surveying 1 LS $125,000.00 $125,000.00 $258,000.00 $258,000.00 $75,000.00 $75,000.00 $169,000.00 $169,000.00
9 Indemnification & Trench Safety 1 LS $100.00 $100.00 $39,025.00 $39,025.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $10.00 $10.00
10 Aerial Photos 1 LS $17,000.00 $17,000.00 $32,400.00 $32,400.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $3,900.00 $3,900.00
11 Miscellaneous 1 LS $13,000.00 $13,000.00 $26,370.00 $26,370.00 $170,000.00 $170,000.00 $250,000.00 $250,000.00
Subtotal A= $402,100.00 Subtotal A= $919,950.00 Subtotal A= $1,025,000.00 Subtotal A= $740,760.00
B. Sitework
12 Cut to Fill Cell 12B&13 Subgrade & Perimeter Road 26,000 CY $4.00 $104,000.00 $5.40 $140,400.00 $5.00 $130,000.00 $25.30 $657,800.00
13 Cut to Fill Perimeter Access Road Extension 16,500 CY $4.00 $66,000.00 $5.40 $89,100.00 $5.00 $82,500.00 $25.50 $420,750.00
14 Excess Cell Excavation / Unsuitables (Stockpile On-site)25,000 CY $3.00 $75,000.00 $4.75 $118,750.00 $3.75 $93,750.00 $25.30 $632,500.00
15 Cell Subgrade Preparation and Fine Grade Berms & Pond 1 LS $150,000.00 $150,000.00 $199,000.00 $199,000.00 $110,000.00 $110,000.00 $148,500.00 $148,500.00
16 Topsoil/Seed/Mulch 22,000 SY $10.40 $228,800.00 $7.75 $170,500.00 $18.00 $396,000.00 $14.10 $310,200.00
17 Seed/Mulch 27,000 SY $1.20 $32,400.00 $1.15 $31,050.00 $2.50 $67,500.00 $2.07 $55,890.00
18 Clearing,Grubbing and Stripping 13 AC $7,500.00 $97,500.00 $22,165.00 $288,145.00 $10,000.00 $130,000.00 $7,700.00 $100,100.00
19 Perimeter Access Road, Recycled Concrete Aggregate
& Woven Geotextile 6,700 SY $16.75 $112,225.00 $25.00 $167,500.00 $15.50 $103,850.00 $36.64 $245,488.00
20 Gravel Landfill Haul Road (Interior) 1 LS $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $8,550.00 $8,550.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 $31,111.00 $31,111.00
21 Contractor Erosion Control & Protection of Work 1 LS $32,075.00 $32,075.00 $90,145.00 $90,145.00 $80,000.00 $80,000.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00
Subtotal B= $905,500.00 Subtotal B= $1,303,140.00 Subtotal B= $1,218,600.00 Subtotal B= $2,652,339.00
C. Liner System Installation
22 GCL 152,000 SY $8.40 $1,276,800.00 $10.75 $1,634,000.00 $7.20 $1,094,400.00 $10.55 $1,603,600.00
23 60 Mil HDPE Primary Liner 76,000 SY $3.40 $258,400.00 $7.50 $570,000.00 $4.79 $364,040.00 $7.14 $542,640.00
24 60 Mil HDPE Secondary Liner 77,000 SY $3.25 $250,250.00 $7.50 $577,500.00 $4.27 $328,790.00 $7.00 $539,000.00
25 Temporary Liner Flap, Berm, & Anchoring 1 LS $82,025.00 $82,025.00 $115,605.00 $115,605.00 $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $44,583.00 $44,583.00
26 Collection Geocomposite 76,000 SY $9.05 $687,800.00 $14.05 $1,067,800.00 $9.30 $706,800.00 $13.55 $1,029,800.00
27 24" Drainage Sand Layer (On-site Material) 56,000 CY $9.00 $504,000.00 $17.65 $988,400.00 $14.00 $784,000.00 $17.77 $995,120.00
28 Liner Markers 1 LS $2,500.00 $2,500.00 $42,000.00 $42,000.00 $8,500.00 $8,500.00 $33,000.00 $33,000.00
Subtotal C= $3,061,775.00 Subtotal C= $4,995,305.00 Subtotal C= $3,386,530.00 Subtotal C= $4,787,743.00
D. Leachate Collection System
29 12” HDPE Header Piping 580 LF $60.00 $34,800.00 $73.25 $42,485.00 $60.00 $34,800.00 $59.38 $34,440.40
30 8" HDPE Lateral Piping 4000 LF $40.00 $160,000.00 $44.50 $178,000.00 $24.00 $96,000.00 $46.67 $186,680.00
31 4” Toe Drain 1800 LF $30.00 $54,000.00 $30.15 $54,270.00 $20.00 $36,000.00 $37.78 $68,004.00
32 Cleanouts, Connections, and associated Fittings 1 LS $120,000.00 $120,000.00 $42,150.00 $42,150.00 $32,500.00 $32,500.00 $4,400.00 $4,400.00
33 24” HDPE Collection Riser & Associated Connections 1 LS $44,000.00 $44,000.00 $45,200.00 $45,200.00 $42,500.00 $42,500.00 $27,500.00 $27,500.00
34 8-oz Non-Woven Geotextile 4800 SY $3.00 $14,400.00 $5.15 $24,720.00 $2.15 $10,320.00 $5.33 $25,584.00
35 Non-Calcareous Washed Stone 1500 CY $120.00 $180,000.00 $185.00 $277,500.00 $130.00 $195,000.00 $36.67 $55,005.00
Subtotal D= $607,200.00 Subtotal D= $664,325.00 Subtotal D= $447,120.00 Subtotal D= $401,613.40
E. Stormwater System
36 18-inch RCP 390 LF $90.00 $35,100.00 $91.00 $35,490.00 $150.00 $58,500.00 $170.00 $66,300.00
37 Precast Drop Inlet 5 EA $6,000.00 $30,000.00 $8,390.00 $41,950.00 $7,300.00 $36,500.00 $11,000.00 $55,000.00
38 Mitered End Sections & G.F.F.R. Outlets 5 EA $9,150.00 $45,750.00 $5,700.00 $28,500.00 $7,500.00 $37,500.00 $11,000.00 $55,000.00
Subtotal E= $110,850.00 Subtotal E= $105,940.00 Subtotal E= $132,500.00 Subtotal E= $176,300.00
F. Leachate Pumping System
39 Electrical Services and Control Panels 1 LS $172,800.00 $172,800.00 $234,000.00 $234,000.00 $170,000.00 $170,000.00 $165,555.00 $165,555.00
40 Leachate Collection Pump, Transducer, & Cables 1 LS $29,150.00 $29,150.00 $86,800.00 $86,800.00 $5,500.00 $5,500.00 $9,555.00 $9,555.00
Morgan BeaverES&J SR&R
Bid Comparison: NHC Cells 12B and 13 Construction and Lagoon Relining Project
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ITEM: 4 - 1 - 5
41 Dual Wall Force Main Extension & Cleanouts 3,340 LF $100.00 $334,000.00 $72.50 $242,150.00 $60.00 $200,400.00 $49.83 $166,432.20
42 Valves, Fittings, Meters, Connections, & Testing 1 LS $103,950.00 $103,950.00 $112,000.00 $112,000.00 $28,500.00 $28,500.00 $66,333.00 $66,333.00
43 Furnish Stormwater Pump 1 LS $14,450.00 $14,450.00 $12,195.00 $12,195.00 $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $6,555.00 $6,555.00
Subtotal F= $654,350.00 Subtotal F= $687,145.00 Subtotal F= $434,400.00 Subtotal F= $414,430.20
G. Leachate Lagoon Relining
44 Phase 1 Work 1 LS $114,625.00 $114,625.00 $447,400.00 $447,400.00 $150,000.00 $150,000.00 $299,000.00 $299,000.00
45 Phase 2 Work 1 LS $352,200.00 $352,200.00 $220,215.00 $220,215.00 $355,000.00 $355,000.00 $695,500.00 $695,500.00
46 Phase 3 Work 1 LS $637,650.00 $637,650.00 $553,525.00 $553,525.00 $420,000.00 $420,000.00 $994,500.00 $994,500.00
47 Phase 4 Work 1 LS $383,325.00 $383,325.00 $226,200.00 $226,200.00 $160,000.00 $160,000.00 $812,500.00 $812,500.00
Subtotal G= $1,487,800.00 Subtotal G=$1,447,140.00 $1,447,340.00 Subtotal G= $1,085,000.00 Subtotal G= $2,801,500.00
H. BID ALTERNATES
48 Stormwater Segregation Rain Tarp 4 AC $28,500.00 $114,000.00 $33,950.00 $135,800.00 $21,750.00 $87,000.00 $28,657.00 $114,628.00
49 Additional Clearing/Logging 1 6 AC $7,500.00 $45,000.00 $13,000.00 $78,000.00 $5,000.00 $30,000.00 $9,500.00 $57,000.00
50 Additional Clearing/Logging 2 4 AC $7,500.00 $30,000.00 $13,000.00 $52,000.00 $5,000.00 $20,000.00 $9,500.00 $38,000.00
51 Leachate Lagoon Relining Phase 4 Chain Link Fence
and Gates Deduct 1,300 LF -$48.00 -$62,400.00 -$59.25 -$77,025.00 -$2.00 -$2,600.00 -$35.00 -$45,500.00
52
Leachate Lagoon Relining Phase 4 Flow Diversion
Baffle and Associated Mooring Cables/Posts and
Incidentals Deduct
1 LS
-$78,400.00 -$78,400.00 -$14,625.00 -$14,625.00 -$500.00 -$500.00 -$140,000.00 -$140,000.00
Subtotal H=$48,200.00 Subtotal H=$174,150.00 Subtotal H=$133,900.00 Subtotal H=$24,128.00
w/ BID ALTERNATES Total (A - H) =$7,277,775.00 Total (A -H) =$10,297,095.00 $10,297,295.00 Total (A - H) =$7,863,050.00 Total (A - H) =$11,998,813.60
BASE BID (w/o Alternates)Total Base = $7,229,575.00 Total Base =$10,122,945.00 $10,123,145.00 Total Base = $7,729,150.00 Total Base = $11,974,685.60
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Morgan BeaverES&J SR&R
arison: NHC Cells 12B and 13 Construction and Lagoon Relining Project
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 4 - 1 - 6
N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 12/15/2025
C o nsent
D E PA R T M E N T: Facili
es
Management P R E S E N T E R(S ): Sa ra Wa rmuth, N H C C hief Facili
es O ffi cer; E ric C redle, N H C
C hief F ina ncia l O ffi cer
C O N TA C T (S ): Sara Warmuth and E ric C redle
S U B J EC T:
A dop#on of a Resolu#on to Declare Real P roperty S urplus and S ell via N ego#ated Offer, A dv er#sement, and
U pset Bid per N orth C arolina S tate S tatute 160A-269
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
T he pro perty is lo cated a t 104 N . 4th Street, W ilmingto n, N C , and previously served a s the lo ca
on f o r the Sheriff ’s
O ffice Vice and D etec
ves D ivisio n offi c es. T he property consists of the third floor of the AT &T building and
encompasses appro ximately 15,500 square feet.
T he property is surplus to the needs of the C ounty, a s a new facility was constructed to ho use this division on the
Deten
o n C enter site. As part o f the project budget ordinance for the new Vice and Detec
ves Fa c ility, it was
an
cipated that the proceeds from the sale of this pro perty wo uld be used to offset a po r
o n o f the co nstruc
on
costs. T his was appro ved within the N ew Hanover C ounty F isca l Yea r 2022–2023 C apital B udget O rdinance.
N o rth C aro lina General Sta tute C hapter 160A, Ar
cle 12, governs the sale and dispo si
on of surplus property. Staff
will follow the procedures outlined within the Ar
cle, to specifically include S tatute 160A-269, nego
ated o ffer,
adver
sement, and upset bids. W hen the property was o riginally purchased from B ellS o uth Telecommunica
o ns (now
AT &T ), there was a co ndi
o n that if the C ounty were to ever sell the property, AT &T wo uld have first right of refusal
on the same terms as a ny o ffer received. Accordingly, sta ff will present the best acceptable off er to AT &T for their
considera
o n. Subsequently, the B oard will consider a ppro ving such o ffer, and then the upset-bid pro cess will begin.
Staff propo ses to u
lize the marke
ng and real estate servic es o f C rea
ve C ommercial Proper
es.
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
G ood G overnance
S trong F inancial Performance
P roac
vely manage the county budget
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Adopt reso lu
on to declare real property surplus a nd authorize sale via method o utlined and autho rized by N orth
C arolina General Statutes.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 5
Descrip
on
Surplus Resolution
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
Reco mmend appro val.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Approved 5-0.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 5
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION
DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY
WHEREAS, New Hanover County owns certain real property located at 104 N. 4th Street
which is no longer functional for governmental purposes; and
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is desirous of declaring
the real property surplus and disposing of the property as authorized by North Carolina
General Statute (NCGS) 160A-Article 12; and
WHEREAS, real property will be disposed of according to the procedures prescribed in
NCGS 160A-269 which authorizes the disposal of real property via negotiated offer,
advertisement, and upset bid; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners as follows:
1. The real property located at 104 N 4th Street is hereby declared to be surplus
property.
2. The Chief Financial Officer’s designated representative, pursuant to the provisions
of NCGS 160A-269, is hereby authorized to dispose of the real property by
negotiated offer, advertisement, and upset bid per NCGS 160A-Article 12.
3. When an offer is made, it will be brought before the New Hanover County Board
of Commissioners to accept which will initiate the required Right of First Refusal
Period and then the Upset Bid Period.
ADOPTED this the 15th day of December, 2025.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
_____________________________________
___
Chair
ATTEST:
____________________
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 5 - 1 - 1
N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 12/15/2025
C o nsent
D E PA R T M E N T: Finance P R E S E N T E R (S ): C hief J onathan H art, N H C Sheriff
C O N TA C T (S ): C hief Hart
S U B J EC T:
N ote: T he B oard voted to con*nue the item to a future m ee*ng to allow for re-announc ement of the public
bidding process.
A pprov al of A ward of B id for the P urchase of Two (2) 2026 C hev rolet Tahoe to Donohoo C hev rolet for $113,436
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
Formal bids were received and publicly opened o n N ovember 19, 2025, at 1:00 pm in the Go vernment C enter
Mul&purpose Room 137. Four (4) bidders submi.ed bids in respo nse to the so licita&on as detailed below:
DA A B Procurement $129,879
Dono hoo C hevro let $113,436
Modern C hevrolet $107,814
W ild Rose C hevro let $113,980
Modern C hevrolet, the apparent low bidder with a price of $107,514 was deemed to be non-responsive as they failed
to sign the addendum and to complete the M W B E form.
Dono hoo C hevrolet, the next lowest bidder with a price o f $113,436 was responsive a nd is being recommended f o r
award.
Funds are available in the Sheriff 's exis&ng 2026 budget for the purchase of the vehicles.
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
Community S afety & Well-being
The community s upports a life that mi&gates health and s afety ris k s
Effec&vely and efficiently res pond to public health and s afety demands .
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Award the bid to Dono hoo C hevrolet for the purc ha se o f two (2) C hevrolet Taho e in the amount of $113,436.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 6
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descrip&on
Resolution
Official Bid Tab
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
Reco mmend appro val.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
At staff ’s request, the B oard voted to continue the item to a future meeting to allow for re-announcement of the public
bidding process due to an error in the process. Voted to continue and re-announcement. (5-0).
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 6
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION
PURCHASE OF TWO CHEVROLET TAHOE
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2025, New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office issued a solicitation to
purchase two (2) Chevrolet Tahoe; and
WHEREAS, formal bids were received and publicly opened on November 19, 2025, at 1:00 p m; and
WHEREAS, four (4) bidders submitted bids in response to the solicitation as detailed below; and
DAAB Procurement $129,879
Donohoo Chevrolet $113,436
Modern Chevrolet $107,814
Wild Rose Chevrolet $113,980
WHEREAS, Modern Chevrolet, the apparent low bidder with a price of $107,514, was deemed to be
non-responsive as they failed to sign the addendum and to complete the MWBE form ; and
WHEREAS, Donohoo Chevrolet, the next lowest bidder with a price of $113,436 was responsive and is
being recommended for award of bid; and
WHEREAS, Funds are available in the Sheriff's Office existing 2026 budget for the purchase of the
vehicles,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that the
award of bid to Donohoo Chevrolet for the purchase two (2) Chevrolet Tahoe in the amount of
$113,436 is approved and County staff are directed to process any required documents to complete
the transaction.
ADOPTED this 15th day of December, 2025.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chair
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 6 - 1 - 1
$ 53,907.00 $ 107,814.00 $ 54,564.00 $ 109,128.00 64939.62 129879.24 $56,990.00 $113,980.00 $55,406.00 $110,812.00
$ 436.00 $ 872.00 ------
$ 1,018.00 $ 2,036.00 ------
$ - ------
$ 700.00 $ 1,400.00 ------
Purchase of (2) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BID RECAP SHEET
Unit (each)/Ext. Price
If ordered to specs.Alternate option.
YES
YES
YES
YES
$ 110,812.00
The New Hanover County Sheriffs Office recommends award to Donohoo Chevrolet.
VENDOR NAME:
Wild Rose Chevrolet
Contact Info: Adrienne Gattis
712-246-1014
2013 US HWY 59
SHENANDOAH, IOWA 51601
Email: agattis@wildrosechevrolet.com
$ 113,980.00
Unit (each)/Ext. Price
YES
YES
YES
YES - HUB/NCSBE CERTIFIED
YES
NO
If ordered to specs.Alternate option.
Delivery/Availability
Forms Included/Addendum Signed
On Lot/Ready for Pickup?YES YES
Signed Addendum
Comments
YESNO
YES
Specifications Met
VENDOR NAME:
Modern Chevrolet
Contact Info: Randy Andrews
336-722-4191
5955 University Parkway
Winson Salem, NC 27105
VENDOR NAME:
Contact Info: Jamey Carson
If ordered to specs.Alternate option.
Bidders
VENDOR NAME:
DAAB Procurment
Contact Info: Bolanle Basoto
919-526-8847
44 Altacrest Dr.
Clayton, NC 27527
Email: info@daabprocurmentllc.com
YES
$ 107,814.00
Unit (each)/Ext. Price
$ 113,436.00
Email: jcarson@doohoochevrolet.com
Donohoo Chevrolet
256-845-3525
1000 Greenhill Blvd NW
No
Email:randrews@modernauto.com
Yes YES
Fort Paynem AL 35967
YES
$ 129,879.24
New Hanover County Sheriffs Office
Comments/Award
DEPARTMENT
E-Verify YES
Iran Divestment Certification YES
YES
Other Charges
Delivery to 3950 Juvenile Ctr.
Dr. Castle Hayne, NC 28429
-
-
-
-
Other Charges
Other Charges
Reviewed by Finance/Purchasing
MWBE Participation Incomplete
Pricing
Unit (each)/Ext. Price
Total
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 6 - 2 - 1
N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 12/15/2025
C o nsent
D E PA R T M E N T: Tax P R E S E N T E R(S ): Allison Snell, N H C Tax Administrator
C O N TA C T (S ): Allison Snell, Trina B axley N H C Tax C o llecons S uperviso r
S U B J EC T:
A pprov al of the October 2025 Tax C ollec-on Rep orts
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
N C G S 105-350 requires the Tax C ollector to submit a report showing the amo unt o f taxes collected.
T he report for O cto ber 2025 in comparison to O ctober 2024 is as f o llo ws:
N ew Hanover C ounty O c tober 2025 October 2024
Real Property 22.58%23.30%
Perso nal Pro perty 25.72%26.60%
Motor Vehicle 100.00%100.00%
O verall C olleco n R ate 24.35%25.42%
Total C ollected Y T D $ 57,359,643.02 $ 54,385,301.41
N ew Hanover C ounty Debt S ervice O c tober 2025 October 2024
Real Property 22.52%23.27%
Perso nal Pro perty 25.95%25.98%
Motor Vehicle 100.00%100.00%
O verall C olleco n R ate 24.64%25.51%
Total C ollected Y T D $ 2,181,963.68 $ 2,687,450.44
Grand Total C ollected Y T D $ 59,541,606.70 $ 57,072,751.85
N ew Hanover C ounty Fire District O c tober 2025 October 2024
Real Property 22.80%23.06%
Perso nal Pro perty 25.83%25.67%
Motor Vehicle 100.00%100.00%
O verall C olleco n R ate 24.56%25.63%
Total C ollected Y T D $ 5,435,210.99 $ 3,557,116.42
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 7
G ood G overnance
S trong F inancial Performance
P roacvely manage the county budget
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Appro val of the reports.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descripon
October 2025 EOM - NHC1
October 2025 EOM - NHC3
October 2025 EOM - NHC2
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
Reco mmend appro val.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Approved 5-0.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 7
New Hanover County Monthly Collection Report for October 2025
Current Year 2025-2026 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined
Scroll/Billed $224,402,094.52 11,422,129.12$ 4,919,848.79$ 240,744,072.43$
Abatements ($5,492,301.99)(24,412.73)$ -$ (5,516,714.72)$
Adjustments $96,900.09 62,716.31$ -$ 159,616.40$
Total Taxes Charged 219,006,692.62$ 11,460,432.70$ 4,919,848.79$ 235,386,974.11$
Collections to Date $49,688,935.81 2,958,597.86$ 4,919,848.79$ 57,567,382.46$
*Refunds 246,383.96$ 11,995.98$ -$ 258,379.94$
Write-off 162.44$ 1,167.92$ -$ 1,330.36$
Outstanding Balance 169,563,978.33$ 8,512,662.90$ -$ 178,076,641.23$
Collection Percentage 22.58%25.72%100.00%24.35%
YTD Interest Collected 2,238.31$ -$ 48,402.19$ 50,640.50$
Total 2025-2026 Collections YTD 57,359,643.02$
Prior Years 2015-2024 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined
Scroll 1,373,275.69$ $3,594,023.66 221.10$ 4,967,520.45$
Abatements -$ ($15,739.75)-$ (15,739.75)$
Adjustments -$ $0.00 -$ -$
Total Levy 1,373,275.69$ 3,578,283.91$ 221.10$ 4,951,780.70$
Collections to Date 268,775.71$ $151,634.68 -$ 420,410.39$
*Refunds 28,240.67$ 70,274.68$ -$ 98,515.35$
Write-off 33,441.00$ 511,011.37$ 221.10$ 544,673.47$
Outstanding Balance 1,099,299.65$ 2,985,912.54$ -$ 5,174,559.13$
YTD Interest Collected 44,629.23$ $21,302.20 -$ 65,931.43$
Total Prior Year Collections YTD 387,826.47$
Grand Total All Collections YTD 57,747,469.49$
* Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chair
Clerk to the Board
Date
NH EOMBoard of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 7 - 1 - 1
New Hanover County Debt Service Monthly Collection Report for October 2025
Current Year 2025-2026 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined
Scroll/Billed $8,372,498.78 449,996.99$ 222,461.15$ 9,044,956.92$
Abatements (204,798.05)$ (957.51)$ -$ (205,755.56)$
Adjustments 3,612.82$ 2,338.63$ -$ 5,951.45$
Total Taxes Charged 8,171,313.55$ 451,378.11$ 222,461.15$ 8,845,152.81$
Collections to Date $1,840,162.53 117,095.17$ 222,461.15$ 2,179,718.85$
*Refunds 365.76$ 1.44$ -$ 367.20$
Write-off 6.53$ 44.15$ -$ 50.68$
Outstanding Balance 6,331,510.25$ 334,240.23$ -$ 6,665,750.48$
Collection Percentage 22.52%25.95%100.00%24.64%
YTD Interest Collected 143.77$ -$ 2,468.26$ 2,612.03$
Total 2025-2026 Collections YTD 2,181,963.68$
Prior Years 2015-2024 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined
Scroll $103,055.32 $347,404.10 -$ 450,459.42$
Abatements $0.00 ($1,008.93)-$ (1,008.93)$
Adjustments $0.00 $0.00 -$ -$
Total Levy 103,055.32$ 346,395.17$ -$ 449,450.49$
Collections to Date $16,868.31 $6,559.59 -$ 23,427.90$
*Refunds 933.49$ 27.02$ -$ 960.51$
Write-off 78.30$ 0.41$ -$ 78.71$
Outstanding Balance 87,042.20$ 339,862.19$ -$ 427,061.81$
YTD Interest Collected $3,887.20 $2,087.63 -$ 5,974.83$
Total Prior Year Collections YTD 28,442.22$
Grand Total All Collections YTD 2,210,405.90$
* Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chair
Clerk to the Board
Date
NH3 EOMBoard of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 7 - 2 - 1
New Hanover County Fire District Monthly Collection Report for October 2025
Current Year 2025-2026 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined
Scroll/Billed 20,828,270.55$ 1,193,911.11$ 457,668.51$ 22,479,850.17$
Abatements (375,157.04)$ (3,303.54)$ -$ (378,460.58)$
Adjustments 12,303.93$ (1,029.82)$ -$ 11,274.11$
Total Taxes Charged 20,465,417.44$ 1,189,577.75$ 457,668.51$ 22,112,663.70$
Collections to Date 4,667,892.44$ 307,079.81$ 457,668.51$ 5,432,640.76$
*Refunds 1,489.95$ 9.50$ -$ 1,499.45$
Write-off 31.55$ 146.07$ -$ 177.62$
Outstanding Balance 15,798,983.40$ 882,361.37$ -$ 16,681,344.77$
Collection Percentage 22.80%25.83%100.00%24.56%
YTD Interest Collected 286.50$ -$ 3,783.18$ 4,069.68$
Total 2025-2026 Collections YTD 5,435,210.99$
Prior Years 2015-2024 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined
Scroll 94,542.32$ 198,103.71$ -$ 292,646.03$
Abatements -$ 20,147.40$ -$ 20,147.40$
Adjustments -$ 145.93$ -$ 145.93$
Total Levy 94,542.32$ 218,397.04$ -$ 312,939.36$
Collections to Date 16,292.69$ 24,767.95$ -$ 41,060.64$
*Refunds -$ 19.97$ -$ 19.97$
Write-off 1,876.52$ 23,801.83$ -$ 25,678.35$
Outstanding Balance 76,373.11$ 169,847.23$ -$ 297,577.04$
YTD Interest Collected 3,219.23$ 1,179.46$ -$ 4,398.69$
Total Prior Year Collections YTD 45,459.33$
Grand Total All Collections YTD 5,480,670.32$
* Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chair
Clerk to the Board
Date
FD EOMBoard of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 7 - 3 - 1
N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 12/15/2025
C o nsent
D E PA R T M E N T: Finance P R E S E N T E R(S ): E ric C redle, N H C C hief Financial O fficer
C O N TA C T (S ): E ric C redle and Amanda Kostusiak, N H C B udget O fficer
S U B J EC T:
A dop#on of Budget A mendments
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
T he following budget amendments amend the annua l budget o rdinance for the fiscal year ending J une 30, 2025.
26-017 - B udgets funds received from the F Y 26 Governor's Highway Saf ety Pro gram grant that will con3nue to fund
salary f o r the Fo rensic L ab chemist posi3ons including rela ted supplies and training. $120,296
26-018 - B udgets f unds received from the U nited Sta tes Secret Service J oint O pera3ng Payment System (J O P S ) that
will be used to purchase to o ls for cyber or digital evidenc e inves3ga3ons. $4,000
26-019 - B udgets o ver3me reimbursement f ro m the F B I Ta sk Fo rce during J uly, August and September o f 2025.
$17,583
26-020 - B udgets grant funds received f ro m the N orth C aro lina 911 B oard. Funding will pa r3ally f und the replacement
of the C o mputer Aided Dispatch (C A D ) system. $503,790.45
26-021 - B udgets Federal Forfeited Property receipts dated 9/23/25, 9/24/25, 11/17/25 and interest earnings from J uly
to O cto ber 2025. Funds will be used for supplies and tra ining f o r law enf o rcement purpo ses only. $17,599
26-022 - B udgets C o ntrolled Substance Tax receipts dated 9/29/25 a nd 10/24/25 and interest ea rnings from J uly
thro ugh O ctober 2025. Funds will be used for supplies a nd training for law enforcement purposes o nly. $37,584
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
G ood G overnance
Effec3 ve County Management
I ncreas e transparency and aw ar enes s about county ac3 ons
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Adopt the budget amendments.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descrip3on
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 8
26-017 Governor's Highway Safety/Sheriff Dept
26-018 JOPS/Sheriff Dept
26-019 FBI Task Force/Sheriff Dept
26-020 911 CAD
26-021 FFP/Sheriff Dept
26-022 CSTAX/Sheriff Dept
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
Reco mmend appro val.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Approved 5-0.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 8
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area:
Strategic Objective(s):
Decrease Increase Total
-$ 98,496$ 98,496$
-$ 21,800$ 21,800$
-$ 120,296$ 120,296$
Decrease Increase Total
-$ 120,296$ 120,296$
-$ 120,296$ 120,296$
95,130,523$ 95,250,819$
Appropriated Fund Balance -$ -$
Section 2: Explanation
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
Adopted, this 15th day of December, 2025.
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina,
that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 26-017 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2026, is adopted.
Chair
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Total
Prior to Actions
Today
Total if Actions Taken
BA 26-017 budgets funds received from the FY26 Governor's Highway Safety Program grant that will continue to fund salary
and fringe for the Forensic Lab chemist positions and related supplies and training. No county match required.
Departmental Budget
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
BA 26-017 FY26 Governor's Crime Commission
Revenue:
Total
BA 26-017 Salaries & fringe
BA 26-017 Supplies/Contracted Serv/Training
AGENDA: December 15, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET
Fund: General Fund
Department: Sheriff's Office
Expenditure:
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, 2026.
Community Safety and Well Being
Build relationships & create opportunities that enhance engagement for a diverse community.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 8 - 1 - 1
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area:
Strategic Objective(s):
Decrease Increase Total
-$ 4,000$ 4,000$
-$ 4,000$ 4,000$
Decrease Increase Total
-$ 4,000$ 4,000$
-$ 4,000$ 4,000$
95,130,523$ 95,134,523$
Appropriated Fund Balance -$ -$
Section 2: Explanation
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
Adopted, this 15th day of December, 2025.
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Fund: General Fund
Department: Sheriff's Office
Expenditure:
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, 2026.
AGENDA: December 15, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET
BA 26-018 Joint Operating Payment System
BA 26-018 Supplies
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
Revenue:
Total
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina,
that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 26-018 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2026, is adopted.
Chair
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Total
Prior to Actions
Today
Total if Actions Taken
BA 26-018 budgets funds received from the United States Secret Service Joint Operating Payment System (JOPS) that will be
used to purchase tools for cyber or digital evidence investigations to extract forensic data from devices like cell phones, tablets,
computers, etc.
Departmental Budget
Community Safety and Well Being
Build relationships & create opportunities that enhance engagement for a diverse community.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 8 - 2 - 1
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area:
Strategic Objective(s):
Decrease Increase Total
-$ 17,583$ 17,583$
-$ 17,583$ 17,583$
Decrease Increase Total
-$ 17,583$ 17,583$
-$ 17,583$ 17,583$
95,130,523$ 95,148,106$
Appropriated Fund Balance -$ -$
Section 2: Explanation
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
Adopted, this 15th day of December, 2025.
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina,
that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 26-019 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2026, is adopted.
Chair
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Total
Prior to Actions
Today
Total if Actions Taken
BA 26-019 budgets overtime reimbursement from the FBI Task Force during July, August and September 2025.
Departmental Budget
BA 26-019 Misc Revenue
BA 26-019 Overtime
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
Revenue:
Total
AGENDA: December 15, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET
Fund: General Fund
Department: Sheriff's Office
Expenditure:
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, 2026.
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ITEM: 8 - 3 - 1
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.
Decrease Increase Total
-$ $503,790.45 503,790$
-$ $503,790.45 $503,790.45
Decrease Increase Total
-$ $503,790.45 503,790$
-$ $503,790.45 $503,790.45
$17,141,628.00 $17,645,418.45
Section 2: Explanation
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
Adopted, this 15th day of December, 2025.
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
AGENDA: December 15, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the following
Budget Amendment(s) be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
Fund: GENERAL FUND
Department: Information Technology
Expenditure:
BA 26-020 Information Technology
Total
Revenue:
BA 26-020 North Carolina 911 Board Grant
Total
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Total if Actions Taken
Departmental Budget
BA 26-020 budgets grant funds received from the North Carolina 911 Board. This grant provides partial funding for the
replacement of the County's Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system and applies specifically to the 911 portion of this
project. This upgrade will replace the outdated 1996 system, improving emergency response times and interagency
coordination. The balance of funding for this project is allocated in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget in the Emergency
Telephone System Fund and the General Fund. No County match is required and no new positions are being created.
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina,
that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 26-020 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2026, is adopted.
Chair
Prior to Actions
Today
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 8 - 4 - 1
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area:
Strategic Objective(s):
Decrease Increase Total
-$ 12,000$ 12,000$
-$ 5,599$ 5,599$
-$ 17,599$ 17,599$
Decrease Increase Total
-$ 15,840$ 15,840$
-$ 1,759$ 1,759$
-$ 17,599$ 17,599$
194,621$ 212,220$
Appropriated Fund Balance -$ -$
Section 2: Explanation
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
Adopted, this 15th day of December, 2025.
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
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, 2026.
AGENDA: December 15, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET
Fund: Federal Forfeited Property
BA 26-021 Federal Forfeited Property
BA 26-021 Interest Earnings
Revenue:
BA 26-021 Training & Travel
Total
BA 26-021 Supplies
Department: Sheriff's Office
Expenditure:
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) 26-021 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2026, is adopted.
Chair
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Total
Prior to
Actions Today
Total if Actions Taken
BA 26-021 budgets Federal Forfeited Property receipts dated 9/23/25, 9/24/25, 11/17/25 and interest earnings from July to
October 2025. Funds will be used for supplies and training for law enforcement purposes only.
Departmental Budget
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ITEM: 8 - 5 - 1
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area:
Strategic Objective(s):
Decrease Increase Total
-$ 37,584$ 37,584$
-$ 37,584$ 37,584$
Decrease Increase Total
-$ 36,163$ 36,163$
-$ 1,421$ 1,421$
-$ 37,584$ 37,584$
168,501$ 206,085$
Appropriated Fund Balance -$ -$
Section 2: Explanation
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
Adopted, this 15th day of December, 2025.
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
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, 2026.
AGENDA: December 15, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET
Fund: Controlled Substance Tax
BA 26-022 Controlled Substance Tax
BA 26-022 Interest Earnings
Revenue:
Total
BA 26-022 Supplies
Department: Sheriff's Office
Expenditure:
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) 26-022 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June
30, 2026, is adopted.
Chair
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Total
Prior to
Actions Today
Total if Actions Taken
BA 26-022 budgets Controlled Substance Tax receipts dated 9/29/25 and 10/24/25 and interest earnings from July through
October 2025. Funds will be used for supplies and training for law enforcement purposes only.
Departmental Budget
Community Safety and Well Being
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ITEM: 8 - 6 - 1
N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 12/15/2025
Regular
D E PA R T M E N T: Finance P R E S E N T E R(S ): E ric C redle, N H C C hief F inancial O ffi cer and Sara Warmuth, N H C C hief
Facilies O fficer
C O N TA C T (S ): E ric C redle and Sara Warmuth
S U B J EC T:
C onsidera(on of L ease A greement with L eading into N ew C omm uni(es, I nc . (L I N C )
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
I n February 2023, the C ounty closed o n the purchase of the land and building located at 1605 Robin Hood Ro ad,
W ilmington, N C for the purpose o f establishing a medical detox and crisis stabilizaon facility. T he C o unty has been
without such a f acility since T he H arbo r closed in 2021. T his lo c aon is near the ho spital and is the site of a former
senio r rest ho me called Sherwood Manor. T he purchase pric e o f the pro perty wa s $1,490,000, and the C ounty also
funded design costs, which brought the C ounty ’s tota l o utlay to $1,650,000. T hese f unds were o btained f ro m an
appro priao n from the General Fund.
Since that me, with fi nancial assistance received/commi6ed from severa l sources, including a sta te budget grant
($3,700,000), R H A Health ($1,500,000), and L I N C ($900,000), the C ounty ha s o verseen a co mplete reno vaon to the
pro perty. T he resulng facility, which is no w ready fo r occupancy, has 14,000 square feet. I t is expected that L I N C will
ulize approximately 8,000 square feet for the purpose of 20 beds for transional ho using for individuals reco vering
from mental health crisis, drug reco very, and/or incarceraon. T he other 6,000 square f eet will include 16 beds f o r
medically assisted drug deto xificaon, which will be opera ted by R H A Health.
I t is intended that these services will help treat drug a ddic o n a nd prevent homelessness for vulnerable cizens.
T he C o unty propo ses to enter into a lease of the building with L I N C , who will then sublet the poron to R H A Health.
A summary of the significant lease terms are as f o llo ws, with the f ull lease agreement a6ached:
A term o f nine and o ne-half years, f ro m D ecember 16, 2025, to J une 15, 2035. Annual lea se payments o f $1.00
per year.
T he pro perty is required to be used for drug treatment a nd/or transio nal housing.
Subsequent to any co sts associated with inial upfi t and installaon, which will be paid by the C ounty, L I N C will
be responsible for all rec urring usage-related fees for ulies a nd other similar o perang expenses such as
internet, phone, trash collecon, recycling, la ndsca ping, security, and ongo ing maintenance.
T he C o unty will be responsible for major repairs, replacements, and o ther capital expenditures.
A witho ut-cause terminaon for convenienc e pro vision eff ecve upo n 270 days’ prio r wri6en noce.
L I N C is prepa red to o ccupy the facility upo n execuon o f the lease. R H A H ealth is currently in the process o f o btaining
the necessary licenses it is required to have in o rder to o perate their services and is expected to begin pro viding
services in the spring of 2026.
T he public noce required by N orth C arolina General S tatute 160A-272 was published o n N o vember 14, 2025.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 9
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
G ood G overnance
Effecve County Management
I ncreas e transparency and aw ar enes s about county acons
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Appro val of the lease agreement as proposed as the B oa rd has determined the property will not be needed by the
county for the term o f the lease.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descripon
Lease Agreement Between New Hanover County and LINC
Public Notice
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
Reco mmend appro val.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Approved 5-0.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 9
New Hanover County Contract # 26-0225
Page 1 of 7
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
LEASE AGREEMENT
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT, made and entered into this _____ day of _____________,
2025, by and between NEW HANOVER COUNTY, hereinafter referred to as the “LESSOR”; and
Leading Into New Communities (L.I.N.C., Inc.), a North Carolina Non-Profit Corporation,
hereinafter referred to as the “LESSEE”.
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, the LESSOR owns property located at 1605 Robin Hood Road, Wilmington,
North Carolina, a portion of which is to be leased hereunder (the “Premises”); and
WHEREAS, the LESSEE has requested the execution of this instrument for the purpose of
leasing facilities to assist New Hanover County in providing fire and rescue services; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto have mutually agreed to the terms of this Lease Agreement
as hereinafter set out;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Premises and covenants contained in the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, LESSOR does hereby rent and/or lease unto the
LESSEE for and during the term and under the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, those
Premises and improvements with all rights, privileges and appurtenances thereto belonging, lying
and being in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, more particularly described in Exhibit
A, attached hereto.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 1 - 1
New Hanover County Contract # 26-0225
Page 2 of 7
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, said property, together with all privileges and appurtenances
thereto belonging, under the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, which the parties hereto
agree faithfully to observe, keep, and perform:
1. TERM. The parties acknowledge that LESSEE has had access to as well as use
and enjoyment of the Premises in a manner generally consistent with the terms of this Lease since
on or about December 1, 2025 and continue for nine and one-half years. This Lease, unless sooner
terminated or extended as hereinafter provided, shall exist and continue for a term to end at
midnight on the 1st day of June, 2035. Unless terminated as hereinafter provided, this Lease may
be renewed for additional one-year terms beginning on the date following the initial and each
successive expiration, upon mutual agreement of the parties hereto. Either LESSOR OR LESSEE
may give notice of termination not less than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the end of the
existing Lease term. Such notice shall be in writing and delivered to the other party by any
customary means.
2. RENT. For rental of the use of the Premises heretofore described, the LESSEE
agrees to pay as follows:
A. An annual payment of $1.00.
3. OCCUPANCY AND QUIET ENJOYMENT. The LESSOR promises and
agrees that the LESSEE shall have quiet and peaceable possession and occupancy of the above
leased premises in accordance with the schedule of occupancy set forth above and that the
LESSOR shall not interfere with the LESSEE’s use and enjoyment of this premise.
The LESSOR reserves the right to enter and inspect the Premises upon reasonable notice
to the LESSEE.
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ITEM: 9 - 1 - 2
New Hanover County Contract # 26-0225
Page 3 of 7
4. USE. The LESSEE will use or permit the use thereof by the lease, for the purpose
of providing services related to a residential abuse treatment center to the citizens of New Hanover
County. No other use may be made of the Premises without the express written consent LESSOR,
which consent may not be withheld unreasonably.
5. ASSIGNMENT OR SUB-LEASE. The LESSEE may sub-lease the facility to
any party with express permission of the LESSOR.
6. INDEMNITY. To the extent permitted by law, both parties, the LESSEE and
LESSOR shall indemnify and hold harmless the other party, its officials and employees, against
any and all claims, demands, causes of action, or other liability, including attorney fees, on account
of personal injuries or death or on account of property damages arising out of or relating to this
Lease Agreement, resulting from the negligence of or the willful act or omission of LESSEE or its
employees or agents.
7. INSURANCE. LESSEE assumes responsibility for securing insurance for the
Premises. As to all polices of insurance required hereby, LESSEE shall provide LESSOR proof of
insurance not less than thirty (30) days following the execution of this LEASE and shall provide
such additional proof of insurance as may be necessitated by policy changes, vendor changes or
renewals.
LESSEE shall procure and maintain insurance in the types and amounts listed below:
A. Commercial General Liability
1. LESSEE shall maintain Commercial General Liability and if necessary,
Commercial Umbrella Liability insurance with a total limit of not less than
$1,000,000 each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage. If such
CGL insurance contains a general aggregate limit, it shall apply separately
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 1 - 3
New Hanover County Contract # 26-0225
Page 4 of 7
to this location or the general aggregate shall be not less than twice the
required limit.
2. CGL insurance shall be written on Insurance Services Office (ISO)
“occurrence” form CG 20 26 covering Commercial General Liability or its
equivalent and shall cover the liability arising from Premises, operations,
independent contractors, products-completed operations, personal and
advertising injury, and liability assumed under an insured contract
(including the tort liability of another assumed in a business contract).
3. Lessor, its officers, officials, agents, and employees are to be covered as
additional insureds as respects to liability arising out of Premises and
personal property owned, leased, or used by the LESSEE.
4. The LESSEE’s Commercial General Liability insurance shall be primary as
respects Lessor, its officers, officials, agents, and employees. Any other
insurance or self-insurance maintained by the Lessor, its officers, officials,
and employees shall be excess of and not contribute with the LESSEE’s
insurance.
B. Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability
1. LESSEE shall maintain Workers’ Compensation as required by the general
statutes of the State of North Carolina and Employer’s Liability Insurance.
2. The Employer’s Liability, and if necessary, Commercial Umbrella
Liability insurance shall not be less than $1,000,000 each accident for
bodily injury by accident, $1,000,000 each employee for bodily injury by
disease and $1,000,000 policy limit.
C. Professional Liability
1. LESSEE shall maintain in force for the duration of this Contract
Contractor liability or errors and omissions liability insurance appropriate
to Contractor’s profession. Coverage as required in this paragraph shall
apply to liability for a Contractor error, act, or omission arising out of the
scope of Contractor’s services as defined in this Contract. Coverage shall
be written subject to limits of not less than $1,000,000 per loss.
2. If coverage in this Contract is on a claims-made basis, Contractor warrants
that any retroactive date applicable to coverage under the policy precedes
the effective date of this Contract, and that continuous coverage will be
maintained, or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period
of two (2) years beginning from the time that work or services under the
Contract is complete.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 1 - 4
New Hanover County Contract # 26-0225
Page 5 of 7
8. PERSONAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS. Any additions, fixtures,
or improvements placed or made by the LESSEE in or upon the leased Premises, which are
permanently affixed to the leased Premises and which cannot be removed without unreasonable
and irreparable damage to said Premises, shall become the property of the LESSOR and remain
upon the Premises as a part thereof upon the termination of this lease. All other additions, fixtures,
or improvements, to include trade fixtures, office furniture and equipment, and similar items,
which can be removed without irreparable damage to the leased Premises shall be and remain the
property of the LESSEE and may be removed from the leased Premises by the LESSEE upon the
termination of this lease, provided that the LESSEE shall bear the expense of any repairs to the
leased Premises for damages, other than fair wear and tear, caused by such removal.
9. MAINTENANCE/ REPAIR BY LESSOR. LESSEE assumes responsibility for
maintenance for the Premises in good working order. LESSEE has examined the Premises and
has accepted them in their existing condition as being in good order and satisfactory and adequate
for purposes of LESSEE. LESSEE agrees that it will maintain the Premises in substantially as
good order and condition as they are at the present time. LESSEE agrees, except as herein
otherwise provided, that it will, during the term of this Lease Agreement, maintain and keep its
facilities in a safe, workable, clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair. The LESSEE will
assume the responsibility of general and preventative maintenance and repair of the facilities.
LESSEE agrees to furnish its own janitorial service, safeguard all plumbing from freezing, and
maintain in good order all installed equipment with respect to the buildings occupied by it and its
own cleaning service with respect to its facilities as a result of its operation. LESSEE shall be
responsible for utilities costs incurred during the duration of the Lease.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 1 - 5
New Hanover County Contract # 26-0225
Page 6 of 7
Except as to warranties of title, LESSOR makes no representations or warranties as
to the condition or suitability of any portion of the premises or any apparatus. Except as may be
specifically provided herein, lessee takes the premises and the apparatus “as is,” “where is,” and
“with all defects.” LESSOR specifically disclaims any warranties for suitability for any particular
purpose(s), and lessee affirmatively represents that it has examined and determined that the
premises and apparatus are suitable for its purposes and accepts the same.
10. ALTERATIONS AND PARTITIONS. LESSEE shall not make any alterations
or partitions to the facilities or Premises during the lease period without permission of the
LESSOR.
11. TERMINATION.
(1). If the LESSEE shall fail to pay rent when due and payable as heretofore
provided or fail to perform any of the terms and conditions heretofore set forth and shall continue
in such default for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice of default, the LESSOR, at its
option, may terminate this lease and take possession of the Premises without prejudice to any other
remedies provided by law.
(2). If the LESSOR shall fail to perform any of the terms or conditions heretofore
set forth and shall continue in such default, for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice of
default, the LESSEE, at its option, may terminate this lease and vacate the lease Premises without
further obligation to pay rent as heretofore provided from date of said termination, without
prejudice to any other remedies provided by law.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 1 - 6
New Hanover County Contract # 26-0225
Page 7 of 7
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the LESSOR and LESSEE have caused this instrument
to be executed in duplicate originals by their duly authorized officials, the day and year first written
above.
(CORPORATE SEAL) Leading Into New Communities (L.I.N.C., Inc.)
By: ____________________________
President
ATTEST:
__________________________
Secretary
NORTH CAROLINA
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
I, ____________________________, a Notary Public of the State and County
aforesaid, certify that _________________________, personally came before me this day and
acknowledged (s) he is Secretary of Leading Into New Communities (L.I.N.C., Inc.), a North
Carolina Non-Profit Corporation, and that by authority duly given and as the act of the corporation,
the foregoing instrument was signed in its name by its President, sealed with its corporate seal and
attested by him/herself as its Secretary
WITNESS my hand and official seal, this ____ day of _____________, 2025.
________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires:___________________
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 1 - 7
Exhibit A
Site Address: 1605 Robin Hood Drive
Tax Parcel ID: R05419-005-001-001
BEGINNING at a right of way monument at the intersection of the Eastern line (33.0
feet from its center line) of South Sixteenth Street with the Northern line of Robin
Hood Road (30.0 feet from its center line) said monument being located, North 87
degrees 07 minutes East 33.0 feet from a point in the center line of South Sixteenth
Street, said point in the center line of South Sixteenth Street being located, South 2
degrees 42 minutes East 33.75 feet from the point of intersection of the center line
of South Sixteenth Street at curve 4B, as shown on the map of Section 1 Sherwood
Forest, as recorded in Map Book 6 at Page 37 of the New Hanover County Registry;
running thence from said beginning point and with the Northern line of Robin Hood
Road, North 87 degrees 07 minutes East 144.03 feet to an iron pipe; running thence
parallel to the South Sixteenth Street, North 2 degrees 42 minutes West 198.8 feet
to an iron pipe near the South edge of Jump'n Run Branch; continuing thence with
the same line, North 2 degrees 42 minutes West 14.5 feet, more or less, to the run
of said Jump'n Run Branch; running thence Northwestwardly down the run of said
branch to the eastern line of South Sixteenth Street, said point being located North
2 degrees 42 minutes West 319.7 feet from the point of beginning of this herein
described land; running thence with the eastern line of South Sixteenth Street,
South 2 degrees 42 minutes East 29.7 feet to an iron pipe near the South edge of
the aforesaid branch; continuing thence with the same line, South 2 degrees 42
minutes East 290.0 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, containing 0.885
acres, more or less, and being the same property conveyed to Wrightsville Family
Care Home Inc., by that certain deed recorded in Book 1272, page 1678 New
Hanover County Registry.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 1 - 8
Public Notice
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners shall consider a lease of the property
situated at 1605 Robin Hood Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina to Leading into New
Communities, Inc. for the purposes of establishing a drug treatment center and transitional
housing facility for a term of nine and one-half years, at the rental rate of $1.00 per year. The
lease shall be considered at the Board meeting to be held at December 15, 2025, 4:00 pm. If
approved, the lease is expected to be executed the following day.
Eric Credle
Chief Financial Officer
November 14, 2025
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 9 - 2 - 1
N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 12/15/2025
Regular
D E PA R T M E N T: Finance P R E S E N T E R(S ): Major C hristo pher Smith, N H C Sheriff
C O N TA C T (S ): Sgt J oshua Sarvis, N H C S heriff a nd Sgt J o shua H ikade, N H C Sheriff
S U B J EC T:
C onsidera(on of a Resolu(on A pproving the A ward of B id and C ontrac t to I nventech M arine S olu(ons, L LC , D B A
L ife P roof Boats, for a 31-Foot Full C abin Patrol Vessel for the S heriff ’s Offic e in the amount of $651,941.
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
Formal bids were received a nd publicly o pened o n N ovember 20, 2025, at 11:00 a .m. fo r a 31-foot full-cabin patro l
vessel for the Sheriff ’s O ffi ce. T hree bidders submi/ed respo nses to the solicita0o n:
L if e Proof B o ats $651,941
N o vielli B o at B uilders $565,000 (33 Foot)
Silver Ships $699,279
T he bid from N ovielli B o at B uilders was deemed no n-respo nsive because it diff ered f ro m the specifica0ons in the
Request f o r B ids, it did no t list at least three (3) go vernmental a gencies using this same boat, and it wa s determined
that the requested boat had not been previously built by N ovielli.
L if e Pro o f B o ats, the next lowest bidder, submi/ed specifica0o ns that met the requirements and provided a price o f
$651,941.
T he Sheriff's O ffice has received a 2025 Port Security Grant in the amount o f $465,363 f o r the purchase o f the 31-f o o t
vessel which the B oard a ccepted at its N ovember 17, 2025, mee0ng. T he remaining $186,578 is available in the
Sheriff's O ffi ce exis0ng capital budget.
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
Community S afety & Well-being
The community s upports a life that mi0gates health and s afety ris k s
Effec0 vely and efficiently res pond to public health and s afety demands .
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Reco mmend adop0o n of the resolu0on approving the award o f bid and contract to I nventech Marine So lu0ons, L L C ,
D B A L if e Proof B o ats, fo r a 31-foot full cabin pa tro l vessel in the a mo unt o f $651,941.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 10
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descrip0on
Resolution
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
Reco mmend appro val.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Approved 5-0.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 10
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION
PURCHASE OF 31-FOOT FULL CABIN VESSEL
WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office issued a solicitation to purchase a 31-foot full cabin
vessel; and
WHEREAS, formal bids were received and publicly opened on November 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.; and
WHEREAS, three bidders submitted bids in response to the solicitation as detailed below:
Inventech Marine Solutions DBA Life Proof Boats $651,941
Novielli Boat Builders $565,000 (33-foot Warthog)
Silver Ships $699,279
WHEREAS, the bid from Novielle Boat Builders was deemed non-responsive because it differed from the
specifications in the Request for Bids. The bid did not list at least three government agencies using this
same boat, and it was determined that the requested boat had not been previously built by Novielle; and
WHEREAS, Life Proof Boats, the next lowest bidder, submitted specifications that met the requirement s
and provided a price of $651,941; and
WHEREAS, the Sheriff's Office has received a 2025 Port Security Grant in the amount of $465,363 for the
purchase of the 31-foot vessel which the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners accepted at its
November 17, 2025, meeting. The remaining $186,578 is available in the Sheriff's existing capital budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that the
award of bid and contract is made to Inventech Marine Solutions, LLC DBA Life Proof Boats for the purchase
of a 3-foot full cabin vessel in the amount of $651,941 is approved and County staff are directed to process
any required documents to complete the transaction.
ADOPTED this 15th day of December, 2025.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Chair
ATTEST:
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
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ITEM: 10- 1 - 1
N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 12/15/2025
Regular
D E PA R T M E N T: Finance P R E S E N T E R(S ): J essic a L o eper, N H C Assistant C o unty Manager, E ric C redle, N H C C hief
Financ ial O fficer
C O N TA C T (S ): J essica L oeper or E ric C redle
S U B J EC T:
C onsidera(on to A pprove the P urchase of P roperty on the Western B ank: Tract 1 (1450 Point Harbor Road) - R-
04700-003-006-000 and Tract 2 (1209 N U S Hwy 421) - R 04700-003-009-001 and R 04700-003-009-000 and A dopt
the A ssociated Budget A mendment
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
I n O ctober 2025, county staff became aware of two tracts o f land for sale o n the Western B ank o f the C ape Fear R iver
in N ew Hanover C ounty. T he proper.es consist o f three tax parcels to taling approximately 28.55 a cres that are zoned
I -2 H eavy I ndustrial.
T he pro per.es are along Highway 421, just no rth of the B a6leship N o rth C arolina, with one o f the tracts being to the
east o f Highway 421. T his pro perty has an address of 1450 Point H arbo r Road and comprises 11.42 acres (Tract 1), o f
which 5.27 acres is land a nd the o ther 6.15 acres is within the C ape Fear R iver waterline. T he other tra ct is to the west
of Highway 421, with a n address of 1209 N . U S Highway 421, and this property co mprises 17.13 acres (Tract 2). Tract
2 is adjacent to the Sheriff O ffi ce’s target shoo.ng ra nge.
Staff believes that acquiring and preserving these pro per.es aligns with the C ommissioners' o bjec.ves, o utlined in the
C o mprehensive Plan R iverf ro nt C onserva.on amendment adopted in O ctober 2024. T he R iverf ro nt C onserva.on
place type outlines a visio n to co nserve pro perty along the Western B ank, maintain its current condi.on, a nd reduce
land use intensity thro ugh brownfields mi.ga.on or conserva.on acquisi.o n.
I n addi.on, the acquisi.o n of Tract 2 would provide a sa f ety buff er a nd prevent encro achment to the Sheriff 's shoo.ng
range and wo uld also provide a river access point f o r the Sheriff 's ma rine unit.
Acco rdingly, sta ff has entered into a no n-binding le6er of intent to purc ha se these pro per.es at a price o f $2,240,000
by December 31, 2025, which is reduced from the seller ’s o riginal asking price of $2,400,000. An appraisal prepared by
an M A I appraiser es.mated a total value for the tra c ts of $2,475,000.
Staff is aware of poten.a l enviro nmental hazards o n both tracts. Tract 1 was previously a railro ad terminal yard.
However, a Phase 1 environmental repo rt no ted that the pro perty has no t been iden.fi ed by a ny regulatory agency as
having known environmental condi.ons. Since the intent of this purchase is to preserve the pro perty in its current state
with no development o r use of well water, staff believes, aFer consulta.on with an environmental firm, that the prio r
use o f the property is not a concern at this .me.
Tract 2 wa s previously the loca.o n o f an oil storage f acility business tha t operated fro m 1988 un.l at least 1997 (the
exact end date is no t known). T here were eight abo ve-ground fuel sto rage co ntainers o n this site, and it was
determined that leaks o f f uel o nto the so il o c c urred. A Phase 1 and limited Phase 2 environmental study f ro m 2007
no ted both so il and groundwater contamina.o n at the site but also no ted that there was no contamina.on fl o wing
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into the river. As required by sta te regula.ons, these results were reported to the N orth C arolina D epartment o f
E nviro nmental Quality (N C D EQ ).
T he tanks were removed in 2008, and a C orrec.ve Ac.o n Plan was filed with the N C D EQ in 2013 to address the
contamina.on. T he prima ry step taken to address the c o nta mina .o n was the excava.on of the affected soil, which
occurred in mid-2012. T he so il was stacked on the pro perty and is being remediated o n-site in co nstructed bioreactors,
which co nsists of liners and a ir ven.la.on pipes to facilitate degrada.on. At the .me of the excava.o n, confi rma.on
samples were co llected at the edge of the excava.o ns to ensure that a ll co ntaminated soils had been
remo ved. C ounty staff have engaged an enviro nmental firm to perf o rm so il and groundwater tes.ng to determine the
current status of the so il and gro undwater. Results of the tes.ng are expected in the next 7-10 days. C ounty staff has
also discussed the site with a local N C D EQ representa.ve, who shared an opinion tha t the site do es no t po se a majo r
environmental threat, and that if the so il and/or groundwa ter co n.nues to sho w co ntamina.o n, the likely result wo uld
be limited to periodic tes.ng thereaFer.
C o unty staff recommends appro val of the purchase of these tracts, subject to the sa.sfacto ry co mple.o n of due
diligence, at the agreed upon price o f $2,240,000. I t is rec o mmended that the co unty f und the purchase pric e with the
corpus of the Revenue Stabiliza.on F und, with the intent, subject to annual appro pria.o n, that the C ounty ’s General
Fund will reimburse the Revenue S tabiliza.o n Fund for this purchase over a ten-year perio d in annual payments o f
$266,130, which includes a market interest rate o f 3.85%. B ecause the use of co rpus o f the Revenue Stabiliza.o n Fund
is propo sed, a super majority of the B oard (4 of 5) is required to a ppro ve this transac.on.
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
S us tainable L and U s e & Environmental S tew ards hip
Natural areas and cri.cal environmental featur es are enhanced and protected.
Ens ure development compliments natural features .
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Appro ve the acquisi.on o f the property, subject to the comple.on o f sa.sfacto ry due diligence, with funding pro vided
by the C ounty ’s Revenue Stabiliza.on Fund pursuant to ado p.on o f B udget Amendment 26-023.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descrip.on
Staff Presentation
BA 26-023
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
Reco mmend Appro val.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Approve 5-0.
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New Hanover County
Consideration of
Western Bank Land Acquisition
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Western Bank Land Acquisition
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Western Bank Land Acquisition
Two Tracts of Land –28.55 Acres; Zoned I-2, Heavy Industrial
Tract 1: 11.42 Acres (5.27 Land, 6.15 Water) –1450 Point Harbor Road
•Western Bank Riverfront - preservation of green space
•1.21 acres is a US Army Corps harbor easement (for maintenance)
•0.93 acres of marshland (outside of the easement)
•6.15 acres within the waterline of the river
Tract 2: 17.13 acres –1209 N US Hwy 421
•Adjacent to Sheriff’s Office Shooting Range/Training Center
•Property would provide safety buffer/prevent encroachment and a
river access point for Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit
•1.30 acres of marsh/wetlands
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Western Bank Land Acquisition –Environmental Considerations
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Tract 1
•Previously a Railroad Terminal Yard
•No Known Contamination
•No Plans to Develop
Tract 2
•Previous oil storage facility with eight above-ground storage
tanks (1988 to at least 1997)
•Soil and groundwater contamination determined in 2007
(no contamination of Cape Fear River identified)
•Corrective Action Plan initiated with DEQ (2012-2013)
•Impacted soil was excavated and put into piles on the property
(piles were wrapped in liners with ventilation to allow natural
degradation)
•Soil and groundwater sampling in process for due diligence
Airial View of Soil Piles on Tract 2
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Purchase Price & Funding Recommendation
Purchase Price
•Asking price for both tracts –$2,400,000
•Agreed-to price if closing on or before 12/31/25 –$2,240,000
•MAI appraisal valuation –$2,475,000
•Subject to satisfactory completion of due diligence
Proposed Funding –Revenue Stabilization Fund (RSF)
•Balance at 6/30/25 = $293.8 million (pro forma would be $291.6 million)
•Annual payments of $266,130 from General Fund back to RSF for 10 years, at a market interest rate of 3.85%
•Similar loan arrangement as Flossie Bryan acquisition in FY25
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Western Bank Land Acquisition –Requested Action
Subject to completion of satisfactory due
diligence, authorize staff to complete the
purchase of these tracts of land at a price not
to exceed $2,240,000 on or before December
31, 2025.
The funding shall come from the Revenue
Stabilization Fund (RSF) with a stated intent to
repay the RSF from the General Fund over a
period of 10 years with annual payments of
$266,130.
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Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area:
Strategic Objective(s):
Decrease Increase Total
-$ 2,240,000$ 2,240,000$
-$ 2,240,000$ 2,240,000$
Decrease Increase Total
-$ 2,240,000$ 2,240,000$
-$ 2,240,000$ 2,240,000$
Prior to Actions Today Total if Actions Taken
Department Budget 7,086,937$ 9,326,937$
-$ 2,240,000$
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
Adopted, this 15th day of December, 2025.
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
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, 2026.
Fund: Revenue Stabilization Fund
BA 26-023 Fund Balance
Revenue:
Total
BA 26-023 Capital Outlay- Western Bank Property
Expenditure:
AGENDA: December 15, 2025
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET
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) amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026,
is adopted.
Chair
Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board
Total
Section 2: Explanation
BA 26-023 amends the budget to fund the acquisition and preservations of 28.55 acres of land on the western bank of the
Cape Fear River. The property to be purchased with the corpus of the Revenue Stabilization Fund, with the intent, subject to
annual appropriation, that the County's General Fund will reimburse the fund over ten years in annual payments of $266,130,
which includes a market interest rate of 3.85%
Appropriated Fund Balance
Community Safety and Well Being
Build relationships & create opportunities that enhance engagement for a diverse community.
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N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 12/15/2025
Regular
D E PA R T M E N T: Planning P R E S E N T E R(S ): Rya n B eil, D evelopment Review Planner
C O N TA C T (S ): Ryan B eil; Robert Farrell, D evelopment Review S uperviso r; Rebekah Ro th, Planning & L and
U se D irector
S U B J EC T:
Quasi-J udicial Hearing
S pec ial U se Permit – (S 25-06 – S tandard Technolog ies) – Request by M ax Valen7ne and Brian T hom pson with
S tandard Tec hnologies, applicants, on behalf of H. P hillip B erm an, J r. and J im Teachey, property owners, for the
use of Other Fabric ated M etal P roduct M anufacturing in an I -1, L ight I ndustrial district on approxim ately 34.7
ac res located at 4901 L as Tortugas Drive
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
T he a pplic ant has submi#ed a special use permit applica $o n f o r the use o f O ther Fabricated Metal Pro duct
Manuf acturing (N A I C S co de 3329). T he parcels are so uth of Holly Shelter Road, o n the east side of B arbados
B o ulevard between the N C D OT ma intena nce yard and o ffice to the so uth of the FA A a ir naviga$o n to wer to the
no rth. T he project propo ses a single story, 85,000 square f o o t industrial building with no separate structures.
T he U nified D evelo pment O rdinance (U D O ) allows O ther Fabricated Metal Pro duct Manufacturing in the I -1 zo ning
district with a special use permit.
T he property ha s full access o nto L a s Tortugas Drive, which has direct full access o nto B a rba dos D rive, off Ho lly
Shelter Ro ad. T he proposed use would result in an es$mated 61 A M peak ho ur trips, and 56 P M peak hour trips. T he
es$mated traffic generated from the site is under the 100 peak hour thresho ld that triggers the ordina nce requirement
for a Traffic I mpact Analysis (T I A).
T he 2016 C omprehensive L and U se Plan classifies this property as General Residen$al. T he General Residen$al place
type focuses o n lower-density housing and associated civic and co mmercial services. Typically, housing is single-family
or duplexes. C ommercial uses should be limited to strategically located o ffice and retail spaces, while recrea$o n and
school facili$es are encouraged throughout. Types o f uses include single-family residen$al, low-density mul$-family
residen$al, light co mmercial, civic, and recrea$onal.
T he pro perty is adjacent to the E mployment C enter place type, which serves as an employment a nd produc$on hub
where office and light industrial uses predo minate. I t ca n also include residen$al, civic, and recrea$onal uses, but
should be clearly delineated from rural and conserva$on areas. C ommercial uses designed to serve the needs of the
employment center are appropriate.
T he Planning B oard held a preliminary fo rum on T hursday, N ovember 6, 2025. T he purpose of the preliminary forum is
for the Planning B oard, public, and applic ant to disc uss the request before it mo ves to the B oa rd o f C o mmissio ners f o r
a quasi-judicial hea ring. T he preliminary forum is no t a public hearing, and the Planning B oard do es not make a
reco mmenda$o n on special use permits.
As a quasi-judicial hearing there a re f o ur principal conclusio ns the B o ard o f C ommissioners must make when
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ITEM: 12
considering a special use permit request based on c lea r, substan$al evidence presented at the hearing:
1. W ill not materially endanger the public health o r sa f ety;
2. Meets all required co ndi$ons and specifica$ons o f the U nifi ed D evelo pment O rdinance;
3. W ill not substan$ally injure the value of adjoining or a buDng property;
4. W ill be in harmony with the area in which it is loca ted and in general conformity with the C o mprehensive L and U se
Plan for N ew Hano ver C o unty.
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
G ood G overnance
Effec$ve County Management
I ncreas e transparency and aw ar enes s about county ac$ons
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Planning staff and the Planning B oard do not ma ke recommenda$ons on special use permit requests.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descrip$on
S25-06 BOC Script
S25-06 BOC Staff Report
S25-06 Zoning Map
S25-06 Future Land Use Map
S25-06 Mailout Map
Application Cover Sheet
S25-06 Application
Concept Plan Cover Sheet
S25-06 Concept Plan
Public Comments Cover Sheet
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
T he bo ard’s decision to approve or deny an applica $o n for a Specia l U se Permit should be based solely o n the
competent and material evidence presented during the public hearing.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Approved 5-0.
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ITEM: 12
SCRIPT for SPECIAL USE PERMIT Application (S25-06)
Request by Max Valentine and Brian Thompson with Standard Technologies,
applicants, on behalf of H. Phillip Berman, Jr. and Jim Teachey, property owners, for
the use of Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing in an I -1, Light Industrial
district on approximately 34.7 acres located at 4901 Las Tortugas Drive.
1. This is a quasi-judicial hearing. Before the hearing is opened, the Deputy County Attorney
will provide an overview of the hearing procedures.
2. Deputy County Attorney Overview
3. Because the Special Use Permit process requires a quasi-judicial hearing, any person wishing
to testify must be sworn in. All persons who signed in to speak and wish to present
competent and material testimony please step forward to be sworn in. Thank you.
4. We will first hear a presentation from staff. Then the applicant and any opponents will each
be allowed 15 minutes for their presentation and an additional 5 minutes for rebuttal.
5. Conduct hearing, as follows:
a. Staff presentation
b. Applicant’ s presentation (up to 15 minutes)
c. Opponent’s presentation (up to 15 minutes)
d. Applicant’s cross examination/rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
e. Opponent’s cross examination/rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
6. Close the hearing
7. Board discussion
8. Opportunity for staff to answer board questions about the material presented by the
applicant, if necessary.
9. Vote on the Special Use Permit applications.
Example Motion for Approval:
Motion to approve the permit as the Board finds that this application for a Special
Use Permit meets the four required conclusions based on the findings of fact
included in the Staff Report and additional evidence presented at the public
hearing.
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ITEM: 12- 1 - 1
OPTIONAL (if additional conditions have been identified that will bring the
proposal in line with the required conclusions.)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Example Motion for Denial:
Motion to deny the permit because the Board finds (choose all that apply):
a. That the use WILL materially endanger the public health or safety if located
where proposed (for the following reason(s)):
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
b. That the use DOES NOT meet all required conditions and specifications (for
the following reason(s)):
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
c. That the use WILL substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property, or that the use is NOT a public necessity (for the following reason(s)):
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
d. That the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan
as submitted and approved WILL NOT be in harmony with the area in which
it is to be located and WILL NOT be in general conformity with the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan for New Hanover County (for the following
reason(s)):
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
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ITEM: 12- 1 - 2
S25-06 Staff Report – Board Of Commissioners 12-15-2025 Page 1 of 15
STAFF SUMMARY FOR S25-06
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
APPLICATION SUMMARY
Case Number: S25-06
Requests:
I-1 zoning district requires Special Use Permit for permitted use of Other Fabricated Metal
Product Manufacturing.
Applicant: Property Owner(s):
Standard Technologies H Philip Berman Jr., Jim and Marsella Teachey
Location: Acreage:
4901 Las Tortugas Drive 34.7
PID(s): Comp Plan Place Type:
R01100-008-033-000, R01100-008-012-000 General Residential
Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Uses:
Vacant land/Undeveloped Other Fabricated Metal Product
Manufacturing
Current Zoning:
I-1, Light Industrial
SURROUNDING AREA
LAND USE ZONING
North FAA VORTAC air navigation facility I-1
East Single-Family Residential, and Residential Multi Family-Low
Density; the undeveloped Oasis Residential Development R-15 and (CZD) RMF-L
South NCDOT Division 3 Offices and Maintenance Yard B-2
West
Commercial flex space including Halifax Linen, Cintas
Uniform Services, Rex and Sons RV, and Infinity Payment
Systems.
B-2
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ITEM: 12- 2 - 1
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ZONING HISTORY
July 7, 1972 Initially zoned I-2 (Area 8A)
August 5, 1996 Rezoned to I-1 (Z-571)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Water/Sewer Public water and sewer available through CFPUA by way of mainline
extension.
Fire Protection New Hanover County Fire Services, New Hanover County Northern Fire
District, Station 13 Castle Hayne.
Recreation Riverside Park and Northern Regional
CONSERVATION, HISTORIC, & ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Conservation
The conservation resource map indicates pocosin wetlands on the property;
however, they are not underlaid with Class IV soils. Pocosin wetlands require
Class IV soils to trigger additional development standards.
Historic No known historic resources
Archaeological No known archaeological resources
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ITEM: 12- 2 - 2
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APPLICANT’S PROPOSED PLANS
Site Plan with Staff Markup
• The project proposes a one-story, 85,000 square foot industrial building for the use of Other
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing. The North American Industry Classification System
(NAICS code 3329) describes the use as those “primarily engaged in manufacturing fabricated
metal products (except forgings and stampings, cutlery and hand tools, architectural and
structural metals, boilers, tanks, shipping containers, hardware, spring and wire products,
machine shop products, turned products, screws and nuts and bolts).”
• The company is specifically seeking to perform laser, metal fabrication, welding, and powder
coating surfaces at this location.
• The proposed building is in the southwest corner of the site oriented near the DOT facilities
and is away from both residential properties and the VORTAC facility .
• Two stormwater management facilities are proposed, one in front of the building to the west,
and another to the south.
• A circular drive is shown around the building with parking on three sides and with loading
bays on the northern portion of the building.
N
Stormwater
Las Tortugas Dr Truck Loading Area
Parking
Stormwater
Parking
85,000 square foot
single story
warehouse Parking
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ITEM: 12- 2 - 3
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ZONING CONSIDERATIONS
• Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing is permitted in the I-1 district with the approval
of a Special Use Permit. The ordinance does not prescribe any additional use specific
standards for Other Fabricated Product Manufacturing.
• While industrial in nature, the proposed use is not classified as an Intensive Industry in the
UDO, and no community information meeting was required for this application.
• The property is bordered by R-15 and (CZD) RMF-L zoning to the East, B-2 zoning to the South
and West, and I-1 zoning to the North where the FAA VORTAC facility is located. VORTAC
facilities are radio-based navigational aids for civilian and military aircraft that provide
directional and distance information.
• The project is required to provide 1.5 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of building, as
dictated by Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing found in Table 5.1.2.A in the Unified
Development Ordinance. The building measures 85,000 square feet, requiring 128 parking
spots. The plan shows 130 parking spaces, exceeding the number of required spaces.
However, if the special use permit application is approved, the applicant could reduce the
overall parking with a Parking Demand Study submitted during the Technical Review
Committee (TRC) review process. Parking Demand Studies must be performed by an engineer
to demonstrate data as to why the use does not require the level of parking specified by the
ordinance.
• If approved, the SUP would apply to the entirety of the property and any future expansion or
development of the requested use would be considered a major modification and would
require Board approval.
• Per Section 10.3.5.C.3 from the UDO, the applicant requested a preliminary Technical Review
Committee review to get feedback from the various agencies that review site plans during the
TRC process. Minor comments were provided but none indicated that any ordinance
provisions were not met by the proposed concept plan.
• If approved, the project would be subject to the Technical Review Committee and Zoning
Compliance review processes to ensure full compliance with all ordinance requirements and
specific conditions included in the approval. Only minor deviations from the approved
conceptual plan, as defined by the UDO, would be allowed.
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ITEM: 12- 2 - 4
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AREA DEVELOPMENT
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ITEM: 12- 2 - 5
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TRANSPORTATION
CURRENT CONDITIONS
Intensity of Current Zoning Typical development under current zoning allows for a
variety of industrial uses.
PROPOSED ACCESS
Primary Access Left-in, Right-out access onto Barbados Boulevard from
Las Tortugas Drive
EXISTING ROADWAY CHARACTERISTICS
Affected Roadways Holly Shelter Road Las Tortugas
Drive
Barbados
Boulevard
Type of Roadway Major collector Local street Local street
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Roadway Planning Capacity (AADT) 13,894 N/A N/A
Latest Traffic Volume (AADT)- 2023 5900 N/A N/A
Latest WMPO Point-in-Time Count (DT) 632 N/A N/A
Current Level of Congestion Available Capacity N/A N/A
Sources
Source of Planning Capacity: WMPO
Source of Latest Traffic Volume: 2023
Source of WMPO Point-in-Time Count: Holly Shelter Road:
East of I-40
THERE ARE NO NEARBY NCDOT STIP ROADWAY PROJECTS
TRAFFIC GENERATION
Traffic
Generation by
Present
Designation*
Traffic Generated
by Proposed
Project**
Potential Impact
of Proposed
Project
AM Peak Hour Trips 222 61 -161
PM Peak Hour Trips 195 56 -139
Assumptions *300,000 square feet of General Light Industrial
**Proposed Development – 85,000 square foot warehouse
Sources
Source of Trip Generation: ITE Trip Generation Manual, 11th
ed
TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS (TIA)
The site’s projected traffic does not exceed the 100 peak-hour trips that triggers the ordinance
requirement for a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA).
SUMMARY
This project is in the vicinity of Holly Shelter Road, a primarily commercial corridor and the I-40
interchange. The site has access onto Barbados Boulevard through existing commercial development
and does not have direct access through any existing residential areas. While not operational at this
time, DOT has recently installed new traffic signals on Holly Shelter Road from the I-40 access ramps
which are intended to address traffic access and movement at the interchange. While below the
threshold for a TIA, the site is adjacent to the NCDOT offices and will require review through DOT’s
driveway permit process.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
• The property is not within a Natural Heritage Area or the Special Flood Hazard Area.
• The property is within the Holly Shelter Creek watershed.
• Per the Classification of Soils in New Hanover County for Septic Tank Suitability, soils on the
property consist of Class III (Severe Limitation) soils; however, the project is expected to be
served by CFPUA water and sewer if developed.
• The conservation resource map indicates pocosin wetlands cover on the property however
they are not underlaid with Class IV soils which triggers additional development standards.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Context and Compatibility
• The parcel is an undeveloped industrially zoned parcel located between existing commercial
and light industrial uses to the west and a mix of low to moderate density residentially zoned
parcels to the east.
• The site is accessed from the west through the existing commercial development, and the
project orients the proposed use near the DOT maintenance yard and away from residentially
zoned parcels and the adjacent FAA air navigation facility.
• The Holly Shelter Road corridor to the north is a commercial and industrial corridor with recent
local and state infrastructure projects to support future growth, including the water and sewer
main extensions on Holly Shelter Road and new traffic signals at the I-40 interchange.
• Given the access, existing zoning, and proximity to existing commercial uses, the site is less
likely to be developed residentially.
2016 COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
The New Hanover County Future Land Use Map provides a general representation of the vision for
New Hanover County’s future land use, as designated by place types describing the character and
function of the different types of development that make up the c ommunity. These place types are
intended to identify general areas for particular development patterns and should not be interpreted
as being parcel specific.
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Future Land Use
Map Place Type General Residential
Place Type
Description
General Residential: Focuses on lower-density housing and associated civic
and commercial services. Typically, housing is single -family or duplexes.
Commercial uses should be limited to strategically located office and retail
spaces, while recreation and school facilities are encouraged throughout.
Types of uses include single-family residential, low-density multi-family
residential, light commercial, civic, and recreational.
Analysis
While the parcel is designated as General Residential, it is also an
undeveloped industrially zoned property located between existing
commercial and light industrial uses to the west and a mix of low to moderate
density residentially zoned parcels to the east. Given the access, existing
zoning, and proximity to existing commercial uses, the site is less likely to be
developed residentially
The site is also adjacent to the Employment Center place type which serves as
an employment and production hub where office and light industrial uses
predominate. It can also include residential, civic, and recreational uses, but
should be clearly delineated from rural and conservation areas.
Because of the general nature of place type borders, sites located in
proximity to the boundaries between place types could be appropriately
developed with either place type, allowing site-specific features and evolving
development patterns in the surrounding area to be considered.
Proposed Conditions
There are no proposed conditions.
EXAMPLE MOTION
Staff does not provide a recommendation for Special Use Permits however staff has compiled
information to assist the Board in their decision making to determine the appropriate Findings of Fact
to Date.
Based on the evidence presented to the Board, one of the following motions could be made:
Example Motion for Approval:
Motion to approve the permit as the Board finds that this application for a Special
Use Permit meets the four required conclusions based on the findings of fact
included in the Staff Report and additional evidence presented at the public
hearing.
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OPTIONAL (if conditions have been identified that will bring the proposal in line with
the required conclusions.)
Subject to the following conditions agreed to by the applicant:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Example Motion for Denial:
Motion to deny the permit because the Board cannot find (choose all that apply):
a. That the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located
where proposed (for the following reason(s)):
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
b. That the use meets all required condition and specifications (for the following
reason(s)):
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
c. That the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting
property, or that the use is a public necessity (for the following reason(s)):
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
d. That the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan
as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to
be located and in general conformity with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
for New Hanover County (for the following reason(s)):
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
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STAFF PRELIMINARY CONCLUSIONS AND FINDINGS OF FACT
After an analysis of the proposed use and the information provided as part of the application package
staff has compiled the facts provided in the application and identified through staff technical review
and analysis. They are organized by the applicable conclusion. These findings are preliminary and
additional relevant facts may be presented during the public hearing. Compiled facts may or may not
support the Board’s conclusion.
Conclusion 1: The Board must find that the use will not materially endanger the public health
or safety where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved.
Compiled Facts May or May Not Support the Board’s Conclusion.
Relevant Findings of Fact Presented to Date
A. CFPUA water and sewer are available through mainline extensions. Concept plan states
project shall install water and sewer services to in accordance with CFPUA standard details
and specifications.
B. The subject property is located in the New Hanover County Northern Fire Service District.
C. The project includes direct access onto Las Tortugas Drive which is located off Holly Shelter
Road by way of Barbados Boulevard.
D. The AADT Planning Capacity for Holly Shelter Road is 13,894 trips and the AADT Latest Traffic
Volume is 5,900 trips indicating the roadway has available capacity.
E. The site’s projected traffic does not exceed the 100 peak-hour trips that triggers the
ordinance requirement for a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA).
F. The closest county parks are Riverside Park and Northern Regional Park.
G. The conservation resource map indicates pocosin wetlands on the property however they
are not underlaid with Class IV soils which triggers additional development standards.
Conclusion 2: The Board must find that the use meets all required conditions and
specifications of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Compiled Facts May or May Not Support the Board’s Conclusion.
Relevant Findings of Fact Presented to Date
A. Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing is allowed by Special Use Permit in the I-1,
Light Industrial zoning district.
B. Setbacks for the I-1 district are as follows: front setback is 50 feet, side setback (street) is 50
feet, side setback (interior) when adjacent to Residential Uses and Platted Lots is 50 feet, in
no case less than 35 feet, and the rear setback is 50 feet, in no case less than 40 ft when
adjacent to Residential Uses and Platted Lots. The interior side and rear setbacks are
reduced to 20 feet when adjacent to Nonresidential Uses in a Residential District and are 0
feet when adjacent to other Industrial or Business zoned lots.
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C. Section 3.4.10.D states the maximum building height in the I-1 district is 3 stories or 50 feet.
There are additional height standards from Table 3.1.3.C.2 when I-1 is abutting Adjacent
Residential Use or Subdivision in General Residential District wi th a 2-foot setback for every 1
ft of height, or Multi-Family Dwelling or Undeveloped in General Residential Districts stating
there is a 1ft setback for every 1 ft in height. The concept plan lists proposed Building Height
as a maximum of 48 feet, which is 2 feet below the maximum height allowed in the I-1
district.
D. Section 5.1.5 states there must be a minimum of three loading berths for all industrial uses
measuring at least 40,000 sq ft but less than 100,000 sq ft. The concept plan shows an
85,000 square foot building with 4 loading berths, which falls within the required range
outlined in the ordinance.
E. Section 5.1.5.B.1 states that each loading berth shall be of sufficient size to accommodate
the types of vehicles likely to use the loading area. Concept plan shows appropriate size
loading berths.
F. Section 5.1.5.B.2 states the minimum loading berth size that presumptively satisfies loading
berth needs is at least 12 feet wide, and 45 feet long in general industrial, distribution, or
warehousing uses, with at least 15 feet of vertical clearance. For all other uses a berth as
short as 33 feet may be allowed. All loading berths, per the concept plan, satisfy this size
requirement.
G. Section 5.1.5.C.1 states to the maximum extent practicable, loading areas should be located
to the rear of the use they serve. The concept plan shows the truck parking and loading area
on the northern side of the building fitting with the flow of circulation.
H. Section 5.1.5.C.2 states the loading areas should be located adjacent to the building’s loading
doors, in an area that promotes their practical use. The concept plan shows the loading area
adjacent to the building’s loading doors promoting practical use.
I. Section 5.1.5.C.3 states that loading areas should be located and designed so vehicles using
them can maneuver safely and conveniently to them from a public street and complete
loading entirely within the site, without obstructing or interfering with any parking space,
parking lot aisle, or public right-of-way, unless approved as part of a Master Development
Plan or conditional rezoning (e.g., for a mixed-use development project with internal streets).
The concept plan has laid out the loading areas in an area that is easily accessible without
obstructing the circulation of on site traffic.
J. Section 5.3.4.C states a minimum of 15 trees of at least two inches DBH or two caliper
inches, as applicable, shall be retained or planted on a parcel where development occurs in
accordance with Section 5.4, Landscape Buffering. Landscape plan will be reviewed during
the TRC Process.
K. Section 5.3.4.E states if existing trees and shrubs on the site where a transitional buffer is
required meets at least 50 percent of the required opacity standards, then those trees and
shrubs shall be retained for use in buffering and supplemented as needed with plantings,
fences, and/or berms to meet the required standards of Section 5.4.3, Transitional Buffer
Standards. In all cases, existing trees (unless invasive) greater than 8 inches DBH shall not be
removed from a 20-foot buffer strip, unless the Planning Director determines removal of
such trees is necessary for the installation of utilities or other required essential
improvements. The retention requirements in this section shall not apply to existing trees or
shrubs identified as invasive species, as defined in this Ordinance. Concept plan states prior
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to construction activities, applicable tree removal permits shall be obtained from New
Hanover County.
L. Section 5.3.5.A states Unless a waiver, exemption, or exception applies in accordance with
Section 5.3.1, Applicability or Section 10.3.9.B.2 Waivers, Exemptions, and Exceptions, no
person, directly or indirectly, shall remove any regulated tree identified in Section 5.3.4, Tree
Retention Standards, from public or private property without first obtaining a tree removal
permit in accordance with Section 10.3.9, Tree Removal Permit. Concept plan states prior to
construction activities, applicable tree removal permits shall be obtained from New Hanover
County.
M. Section 5.3.6.A states existing trees retained on the site to comply with the standards of this
section shall be identified on the required landscape plan. An undisturbed area with a
porous surface shall be reserved around each tree as determined by the tree’s drip ring of
its natural canopy. Concept plan states prior to construction activities, applicable tree
removal permits shall be obtained from New Hanover County.
N. Section 5.3.7.A states when Significant Trees are removed by a tree removal permit or
Specimen Trees are authorized for removal by a variance, they shall be replaced at a rate of
2.0 times the caliper inches at DBH removed, except as provided in subsection s D and E
below and Section 5.3.8, Optional Incentives for Retaining Trees. The concept plan states
prior to construction activities, applicable Tree Removal Permits shall be obtained from New
Hanover County and reviewed during the TRC process.
O. Section 5.4.2.A states All plant materials and their spacing requirements , which are to be
planted to meet the opacity and height requirements of this section, shall be either selected
from the manual New Hanover County Tree and Landscaping manual prepared by the
County Planning and Land Use Department and incorporated herein by reference (it is
available in the County Planning and Land Use Department), or approved by the New
Hanover County Agricultural Extension Service. Unless otherwise specified, any canopy tree
planted to meet the requirements of this section shall be a minimum of 2-inch caliper in size
at the time of planting and any understory tree planted to meet the requirements of this
section shall be a minimum of 8 feet in height at time of planting. Landscape plan will be
reviewed during the TRC Process.
P. Section 5.4.2.B states a minimum of 15 trees of at least two inches DBH or two caliper
inches, as applicable, shall be retained or planted on a parcel where development occurs for
each acre of proportionate area disturbed by the development. Trees retained on the parcel
in accordance with Section 5.3, Tree Retention shall count towards this requirement.
Landscape plan will be reviewed during the TRC Process and tree removal permit will be
pursued prior to construction activities.
Q. Section 5.4.2.E states unobstructed visibility shall be maintained at all driveways and
roadway intersections, at elevations between three and seven feet of the pavement level
within the driveway or roadway’s sight triangle, or any area required by the NCDOT. Per the
concept plan, the driveway and roadway intersection will be unobstructed.
R. Section 5.4.3.B.1 states the width of a transitional buffer and the required quantity and type
of plantings varies based on the nature of the proposed adjacent uses. Table 5.4.3.B.1:
Required Transitional Buffers, establishes the type of buffer that is required between two
adjacent land uses. Each buffer type is described in Table 5.4.3.B.2: Landscape Buffer Types.
Landscape plan will be reviewed during the TRC Process.
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S. Section 5.4.5.A states that Landscaping in accordance with the standards in this section shall
be required for all off-street parking lots with five or more spaces, or at least 2,500 square
feet devoted to vehicular use. A landscaping plan shall be submitted in accordance with the
requirements outlined in the Administrative Manual. Landscape plan will be reviewed during
the TRC Process.
T. Section 5.5 requires separate lighting plan to be reviewed before Certificate of Occupancy is
awarded. Concept plan states exterior lighting shall comply with Section 5.5 of the UDO.
U. Section 5.6 requires sign permits depending on sign type and location. The concept plan
notes all exterior signs to be permitted separately and shall comply with Section 5.6 of the
UDO.
V. Section 5.9 states that the construction or expansion of any commercial, office, institutional,
or industrial project resulting in at least 25,000 square feet of floor space shall include
adequate fire protection through the provision of at least one fire hydrant, provided the
project has a water system meeting state requirements (See Section 2101 Title 10 -Chapter
10D N.C.A.C.) for fire hydrants. These hydrants shall be connected with the water sys tem
serving the project and shall be constructed to specific ations established by the County Fire
Marshall based on NFPA standards. The concept plan shows 4 fire hydrants which exceeds
requirements.
W. Section 7.8.1 states all land within the unincorporated areas of the County to be developed
shall have sufficient stormwater conveyances and control measures to ensure the protection
of life, property, and natural resources from increased quantity or runoff. Development
subject to this article shall, at a minimum, provide stormwater conveyances designed to
properly convey stormwater runoff for post-development conditions during the 2-year, 10-
year, and 25-year frequency storm events and shall provide adequate stormwater control
measures to mitigate the increased runoff from the post-development conditions during the
2-year, 10-year, and 25-year frequency storm events such that the discharge rate leaving the
development in post-development condition does not exceed the pre-development rates.
The concept plan shows two different proposed stormwater management areas, and
additional permitting will be required.
Conclusion 3: The Board must find that the use will not substantially injure the value of
adjoining or abutting property or that the use is a public necessity.
Compiled Facts May or May Not Support the Board’s Conclusion.
Relevant Findings of Fact Presented to Date
A. The proposed warehouse is on vacant property with some roadway infrastructure
improvement required for Las Tortugas Drive.
B. Land uses in the immediate vicinity of the subject site are single family residential, the
NCDOT regional office, an FAA VORTAC air navigation facility, and mixed commercial along
Barbados Boulevard.
C. No evidence has been submitted regarding the impact this project will have on the adjoining
or abutting property.
D. No contradictory evidence has been submitted that this project will substantially injure the
value of adjoining or abutting properties.
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Conclusion 4: The Board must find that the location and character of the use if developed
according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it
is to be located and in general conformity with the Comprehensive Land Us e Plan for New
Hanover County.
Compiled Facts May or May Not Support the Board’s Conclusion.
Relevant Findings of Fact Presented to Date
A. The subject site is currently undeveloped.
B. No known cultural or archaeological resources are identified on site.
C. The site is surrounded by residentially zoned property to the east, I-1 to the north, and B-2 to
the west.
D. Land uses in the immediate vicinity of the subject site are a mix of commercial and
residential.
E. The 2016 Comprehensive Plan classifies the properties as General Residential, but the site is
adjacent to Employment Center.
F. Because of the general nature of place type borders, sites located in proximity to the
boundaries between place types could be appropriately developed with either place type,
allowing site-specific features and evolving development patterns in the surrounding area to
be considered. The proposed project is located within General Residential, but it is
immediately adjacent to Employment Center.
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Initial Application
Documents & Materials
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Special Use Permit Application – Updated 02-2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY_____________________
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & LAND USE
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Telephone (910) 798-7165
FAX (910) 798-7053
planningdevelopment.nhcgov.com
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
This application form must be completed as part of a special use permit application submitted through the county’s
online COAST portal. The main procedural steps in the submittal and review of applications are outlined in the flowchart
below. More specific submittal and review requirements, as well as the standards to be applied in reviewing the
application, are set out in Section 10.3.5 of the Unified Development Ordinance.
*If the proposed use is classified as intensive industry, the applicant shall conduct a community information meeting in accordance with Section
10.2.3, Community Information Meeting.
1. Applicant and Property Owner Information
Applicant/Agent Name Owner Name (if different from Applicant/Agent)
Company Company/Owner Name 2
Address Address
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
Phone Phone
Email Email
Public Hearing Procedures
(Optional)
Pre-Application
Conference
1*
Community
Information
Meeting
2
Application
Submittal &
Acceptance
3
Planning
Director Review
& Staff Report
(TRC Optional)
4
Public Hearing
Scheduling &
Notification
5
Planning Board
Preliminary
Forum
6
Board of
Commissioners
Hearing &
Decision
7
Post-Decision
Limitations and
Actions
Standard Technologies
2641 West Hayes Avenue
Fremont, Ohio 43420
910-791-6707 (rep)
jblair@paramounte-eng.com (rep)
H. Philip Berman Jr.
3717 B St. Johns Court
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-231-0211
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Special Use Permit Application – Updated 02-2022
2. Subject Property Information
Address/Location Parcel Identification Number(s)
Total Parcel(s) Acreage Existing Zoning and Use(s) Future Land Use Classification
3. Proposed Zoning, Use(s), & Narrative
Please list the proposed use(s) of the subject property, and provide the purpose of the special use permit and a
project narrative (attach additional pages if necessary).
4. Proposed Condition(s)
Please note: Within a special use permit proposal, additional conditions and requirements which represent greater
restrictions on the development and use of the property than the corresponding zoning district regulations may be
added. These conditions may assist in mitigating the impacts the proposed development may have on the surrounding
community. Please list any conditions proposed to be included with this special use permit application below. Staff,
the Planning Board, and Board of Commissioners may propose additional conditions during the review process that
meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance.
4901 Los Tortugas Drive R01100-008-033-000; R01100-008-012-000
+/- 34.7 Ac I-1; Undeveloped General Residential
*See attached
*See attached
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Special Use Permit Application – Updated 02-2022
5. Traffic Impact
Please provide the estimated number of trips generated for the proposed use(s) based off the most recent version
of the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual. A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) must be
completed for all proposed developments that generate more than 100 peak hour trips, and the TIA must be
included with this application.
ITE Land Use:
Trip Generation Use and Variable (gross floor area, dwelling units, etc.)
AM Peak Hour Trips: PM Peak Hour Trips:
6. Criteria Required for Approval of a Special Use Permit
A use designated as a special use in a particular zoning district is a use that may be appropriate in the district, but
because of its nature, extent, and external impacts, requires special consideration of its location, design, and methods
of operation before it can be deemed appropriate in the district and compatible with its surroundings. The purpose is
to establish a uniform mechanism for the review of special uses to ensure they are appropriate for the location and
zoning district where they are proposed.
For each of the four required conclusions listed below, include or attach a statement that explains how any existing
conditions, proposed development features, or other relevant facts would allow the Board of County Commissioners to
reach the required conclusion, and attach any additional documents or materials that provide supporting factual
evidence. The considerations listed under each required conclusion are simply those suggested to help the applicant
understand what may be considered in determining whether a required conclusion can be met. Any additional
considerations potentially raised by the proposed use or development should be addressed.
1. The use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and approved.
Considerations:
• Traffic conditions in the vicinity, including the effect of additional traffic on streets and street intersections, and
sight lines at street intersections with curb cuts;
• Provision of services and utilities, including sewer, water, electrical, garbage collections, fire protection;
• Soil erosion and sedimentation;
• Protection of public, community, or private water supplies, including possible adverse effects on surface waters
or groundwater; or
• Anticipated air discharges, including possible adverse effects on air quality.
ITE Code 140 - Manufacturing
Gross Floor Area
61 trips 56 trips
*See attached
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2. The use meets all required conditions and specifications of the Unified Development Ordinance.
3. The use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use is a public
necessity.
Considerations:
• The relationship of the proposed use and the character of development to surrounding uses and development,
including possible conflicts between them and how these conflicts will be resolved (i.e. buffers, hours of
operation, etc.).
• Whether the proposed development is so necessary to the public health, safety, and general welfare of the
community or County as a whole as to justify it regardless of its impact on the value of adjoining property.
*See attached
*See attached
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Special Use Permit Application – Updated 02-2022
4. The location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in
harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with the New Hanover County
Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Considerations:
• The relationship of the proposed use and the character of development to surrounding uses and development,
including possible conflicts between them and how these conflicts will be resolved (i.e. buffers, hours of
operation, etc.).
• Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan’s goals, objectives for the various planning areas, its definitions of
the various land use classifications and activity centers, and its locational standards.
*See attached
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Telecommunications Requirements Checklist
Requirements for Wireless Support Structures & Substantial Modifications Applicant
Initial
Affidavit certifying the construction and placement of wireless facilities meets the provisions of the Federal
Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 332, as amended, section 6409 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job
Creation Act of 2012, 47 U.S.C. § 1455 (a), in accordance with the rules promulgated by the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC), and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Simulated photographic evidence of the proposed appearance of the wireless support structure and wireless
facilities from at least four (4) vantage points and a statement as to the potential visual and aesthetic impacts
on all adjacent residential zoning district.
Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation, or other applicable determination by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) upon review of FAA Form 7460.
For New Wireless Support Structures: Information or materials providing evidence that collocating new
antennae and equipment on an existing wireless support structure or structures within the applicant’s search
ring is not reasonably feasible. Per NCGS 160D-933, collocation on an existing wireless support structure is
not reasonably feasible if the collocation is technically or commercially impractical or the owner of the existing
wireless support structure is unwilling to enter into a contract for such use at fair market value.
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Concept Plan
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SITE DATA TABULATION
PROJECT ADDRESS:4901 LAS TORTUGAS DRIVE
PROPERTY OWNER:PHILIP B BERMAN ETAL
1931 LONDON LANE
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
PARCEL ID: R01100-008-033-000
R01100-008-012-000
DEED BOOK / PAGE:5272 / 2788
2787 / 558
CURRENT ZONING:I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL)
TOTAL SITE AREA:±34.71 ACRES OR 1,512,062 SF
PROPOSED USE:OTHER FABRICATED METAL PRODUCT
MANUFACTURING
FLOOD INFORMATION:THIS SITE IS NOT LOCATED IN A SPECIAL FLOOD
HAZARD AREA AS DETERMINED BY FEMA
FLOOD PANELS 3720323100K & 3720324100K,
DATED AUGUST 28, 2018.
BUILDING DATA
NUMBER OF BUILDINGS:1
BUILDING GROSS FLOOR AREA:85,000 SF
PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHT:48' MAX
NUMBER OF STORIES:1
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS I-1
FRONT SETBACK:50'
SIDE SETBACK, INTERIOR:50' WHEN ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL LOTS
REAR SETBACK:50' WHEN ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL LOTS
MAX BUILDING HEIGHT:50'
PARKING STANDARDS
STANDARD:1.5 SPACES PER 1,000 SF
REQUIRED:128 SPACES
PROVIDED:130 SPACES INCLUDING 5 ADA SPACES
IMPERVIOUS AREA
PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS AREA:
BUILDINGS:85,000 SF
CONCRETE/ASPHALT:61,100 SF
GRAVEL:67,000 SF
TOTAL 213,100 SF (14.1% OF THE SITE)
GENERAL NOTES
1.ALL EXTERIOR SIGNS TO BE PERMITTED SEPARATELY AND SHALL COMPLY WITH
SECTION 5.6 OF THE UDO.
2.TRIP GENERATION IS LESS THAN 100 PEAK HOUR TRIPS. A TRAFFIC IMPACT
ANALYSIS IS NOT REQUIRED.
WASTE DISPOSAL
ALL TRASH AND RELATED EQUIPMENT SHALL BE SCREENED FROM VIEW FROM ANY
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OR ADJACENT PROPERTY.
UTILITY INFORMATION
CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL WATER AND SEWER SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
CFPUA STANDARD DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING SHALL COMPLY WITH SECTION 5.5 OF THE UDO.
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PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHT:48' MAX
NUMBER OF STORIES:1
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SIDE SETBACK, INTERIOR:50' WHEN ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL LOTS
REAR SETBACK:50' WHEN ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL LOTS
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BUILDINGS:85,000 SF
CONCRETE/ASPHALT:61,100 SF
GRAVEL:67,000 SF
TOTAL 213,100 SF (14.1% OF THE SITE)
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2.TRIP GENERATION IS LESS THAN 100 PEAK HOUR TRIPS. A TRAFFIC IMPACT
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WASTE DISPOSAL
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CFPUA STANDARD DETAILS AND SPECIFICATIONS.
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EXISTING VEGETATION
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SITE DATA TABULATION
PROJECT ADDRESS:4901 LAS TORTUGAS DRIVE
PROPERTY OWNER:PHILIP BERMAN
1931 LONDON LANE
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
PARCEL ID: R01100-008-033-000
R01100-008-012-000
DEED BOOK / PAGE:5272 / 2788
2787 / 558
CURRENT ZONING:I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL)
TOTAL SITE AREA:±34.71 ACRES OR 1,512,062 SF
PROPOSED USE:OTHER FABRICATED METAL PRODUCT
MANUFACTURING
FLOOD INFORMATION:THIS SITE IS NOT LOCATED IN A SPECIAL FLOOD
HAZARD AREA AS DETERMINED BY FEMA
FLOOD PANELS 3720323100K & 3720324100K,
DATED AUGUST 28, 2018.
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Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 12- 9 - 2
Public Comments
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Neutral 0
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Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 12- 10 - 1
N E W H A N OV E R C O U N T Y B OA R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S
R EQU E S T F O R B OA R D A C T I O N
M E E T I N G DAT E : 12/15/2025
Regular
D E PA R T M E N T: Governing B ody P R E S E N T E R(S ): B o ard C hair
C O N TA C T (S ): Kym C rowell, C lerk to the B oa rd
S U B J EC T:
C ommi#ee A ppointments
B R I E F S U M M A RY:
Vacancies exist o n the following boards and commi ees:
N ew H ano ver C o unty Planning B oard
N ew H ano ver C o unty To urism D evelopment Authority
S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T:
G ood G overnance
Effec*ve County Management
I ncreas e transparency and aw ar enes s about county ac*ons
R EC O M M E N D E D M OT I O N A N D R EQU E S T E D A C T I O N S :
Make appointments.
AT TA C H M E N T S :
Descrip*on
New Hanover County Planning Board
New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority
C O U N T Y M A N AG E R'S C O M M E N T S A N D R EC O M M E N DAT I O N S : (only M anag er)
Reco mmend appo intments.
C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S :
Approved appointments 5-0.
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 13
1
Expiring 7/31/2027
Applicant:Eligible for
Reappointment
Jay Allred
John Anagnost
Joann Barnak
Shameka Kemp
Kelly McConnell
Frank Meares
Payne Morgan
James Spicuzza
Attachments:Committee Information Sheet
Applications
Committee Appointment
New Hanover County Planning Board
Vacancy to appoint at this time:
Unexpired term:
Nominations
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 13- 1 - 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
Number of Members: 7
Term of Office: Three (3) years. May not serve more than two consecutive terms and cannot be
reappointed until at least one year after the last term.
Compensation: $20.00 per meeting
Regular Meetings: First Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the New
Hanover County Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Wilmington, NC.
Statute or cause creating Board: NC General Statutes 153A-321. New Hanover County Ordinance
and Resolution establishing Planning Board dated September 2, 1980, for the purpose of planning
and making recommendations in order that the elected and appointed officials of the County may
competently perform their duties.
Brief on the functions: Make studies of the County and surrounding areas; determine objectives
to be sought in the development of the study area; prepare and adopt plans for achieving these
objectives; develop and recommend policies, ordinances, administrative procedures, and other
means for carrying out plans in a coordinated and efficient manner; advise the Board of
Commissioners concerning the use and amendment of means of carrying out plans; exercise any
functions in the administration and enforcement of various means for carrying out plans that the
Board of Commissioners may direct; perform any other related duties that the Board of
Commissioners may direct. Much of the Board's time is consumed with Land Use Planning,
Zoning, and Growth Management Issues.
CURRENT MEMBERS
TERM OF OFFICE
APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION
Walter “Pete” Avery
3307 Tipton Court
Wilmington, NC 28409
910-512-3301 (C) 910-395-6036 (W)
Unexpired 5/16/22
First 7/17/23
7/31/23
7/31/26
Andrew Hewitt
222 Colonial Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-767-0077 (W)
First 7/21/25 7/31/28
Kevin Hine
322 Causeway Drive, Suite 704
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
910-284-1473 (H) 910-764-1019 (W)
Unexpired 11/14/22
First 7/22/24
7/31/24
7/31/27
Clark Hipp
504 Dock Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-231-7946 (H)
Unexpired 11/14/22
First 7/21/25
7/31/25
7/31/28
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 13- 1 - 2
2
CURRENT MEMBERS
TERM OF OFFICE
APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION
Hansen Matthews
2524 Independence Boulevard
Wilmington, NC 28412
910-538-5959 (C) 910-791-0400 (W)
First 7/13/21
Second 7/22/24
Cameron Moore
242 Long John Silver Drive
Wilmington, NC 28411
910-540-1154 (C) 910-799-2611 (W)
First 7/17/23 7/31/26
Kaitlyn Rhonehouse
7163 Maple Leaf Lane
Wilmington, NC 28411
910-372-6402 (W)
First 7/22/24 7/31/27
Director: Rebekah Roth
Planning Manager: Ken Vafier
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-798-7165
Revised: 7/2025
7/31/24
7/31/27
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 13- 1 - 3
Long, Melissa
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Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 13- 1 - 4
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Male
Race white
Age 21
Occupation Senior Sales Leader - OTF
Applicant's Employer Orange Theory Fitness
Professional Activities Student, Sales Leader, Geo-political analysis, Technology
Advocate, civic - engagement
Volunteer Activities Field not completed.
Why do you wish to I want to serve on the board to help design a framework for a
serve on this board or sustainable Wilmington, centered around Economic growth,
committee? safety, and merit based growth.
What areas of concern Business Advocation, infrastructural layout, investments made
would you like to see within our city, creation of a stable growth driven economy
addressed by this backed by entreprenuerial, tech driven ecosystem. I am from
committee? Greensboro NC, a city experiencing large growth due to large
investments into the city, and leaders with a business driven
mindset, who have brought big companies in for expansion
toyota, Boeing). I want to provide youth engagement in a city
that begs for economic incentives.
Qualifications for My diverse involvment in leadership and planning in the private
serving sector, especially in Event planning with the larfgest baseball
corporation in the country (Perfect Game), and sales /
membership management at large chains (OTF) and city wide
facilities (Club Fitness GSO), along with studies in politics,
economics, business, tech, and finance are what make me
unique.
Other municipal or none
county boards /
committees on which
you are serving
Do you have a family No
member employed by
New Hanover County?
Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
ITEM: 13- 1 - 5
List three local personal references and phone numbers
Reference 1 Tyler LaMarr
Reference 1 Phone 3364596523
Reference 2 Gary Castellano
Reference 2 Phone 336-209-2030
Reference 3 Skip Lennon
Reference 3 Phone 910-228-9277
Additional comments I understand my youth and the factor it may play for most.
However, I would like to further state my passion and
dedication for serving my community at any capacity. 1,
individually have nothing to gain through this opportunity, other
than the ability to spread awareness to issues I believe are
crucial for our future, and to become an enforcement of change
which is what feel is the main offering I give as a human being.
Upload additional James Allred Resume updated.docx
information
Date 11/25/2025
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James Allred
Summerfield, NC 27358 1 336-662-3969
jayallredbaseball@gmail.com
Dynamic, analytical leader with a growing focus on business law, litigation, and
technology. I bring a strategic mindset shaped by experience in sales and
management, now applied to understanding how legal frameworks, innovation,
and corporate strategy drive organizational success. Skilled in negotiation,
critical analysis, and team leadership, I excel at aligning business objectives with
compliance, operational efficiency, and risk management. My approach blends
entrepreneurial vision with a disciplined, detail -oriented understanding of
contracts, regulation, and the evolving intersection of law, business, and
technology.
I am a former college athlete and credit many of my positive working traits to the
discipline that I learned from being an athlete.
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Client RetentionCustomer Service a
Lead DevelopmentClient Relations a
Leads ProspectingAccount Management a
Policy RenewalsCustomer follow-up a
UpsellingMarketing Strategies a
Licensed Insurance AgentPerformance 9 Management
Operational managementOrder Management a
Business development and planningSales and a marketing strategies
Goals and performance Federal Regulations a
Brand DevelopmentStaff Supervision 9
Business record keeping Personnel Monitoring a
Project ManagementSales Planning a
Policy DevelopmentRisk Mitigation a
Revenue GenerationOperational planning 9
Financial OversightSocial Media Management a
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Cultural development •
Business Planning •
Personnel Management •
Team Development •
Strategic Thinking •
Team Bonding •
Contract Administration •
Data Management •
Recreational sports •
Program Design •
orlc History
Senior Sales Associate
Orangetheory Fitness — South Wilmington, NC
March 2024 — Present
Promoted to Senior Sales Associate for top -tier performance in sales, member retention,
and client engagement.
Lead front-end operations, ensuring an elite member experience through personalized
service and community involvement.
Collaborate with studio management to train and mentor new sales associates, enhancing
performance and consistency.
Drive growth through strategic outreach, lead conversion, and data -driven follow-up
systems using Mindbody CRM.
Partner with coaching staff to align sales initiatives with programming and retention
goals.
Execute studio -level marketing and referral campaigns to maximize monthly revenue
performance.
Ran our Social Media Account, Marketing, and 13213 relations
Front Desk & Membership Associate
Club Fitness — Greensboro, NC
August 2023 — February 2024
Served as the primary point of contact for member services, sales, and inquiries.
Guided prospective members through tours, pricing options, and promotional packages.
Handled daily membership transactions, renewals, and account management with
accuracy and professionalism.
Contributed to the studio's sales targets through proactive outreach and exceptional
customer service.
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Supported front -desk operations, scheduling, and opening/closing duties to ensure
smooth facility flow.
Regional Manager
Perfect Game Baseball — Gastonia, NC
May 2024 — December 2024
Managed regional event operations, ensuring alignment with national quality standards
and brand objectives.
Recruited, trained, and led event staff to deliver efficient, high -quality tournaments and
showcases.
Strengthened brand partnerships through strategic marketing and regional outreach
initiatives.
Conducted operational audits and implemented process improvements to enhance event
execution and profitability.
Delivered staff performance evaluations and development plans to optimize team
productivity.
Camp Instructor
704 Sports Academy — Gastonia, NC
December 2023 — September 2024
Directed youth training programs focused on athletic skill development, teamwork, and
sportsmanship.
Ensured camper safety and program integrity through structured scheduling and
supervision.
Trained and guided junior staff in implementing core program systems and activity
planning.
Encouraged positive discipline and accountability within camp operations.
Staff Member
Jersey Mike's Subs — Greensboro, NC
June 2021 — December 2023
Delivered excellent customer service and operational support in a fast -paced
environment.
Assisted management in onboarding, training, and supervising new employees.
Supported day-to-day operations, including inventory, cash handling, and quality control.
Developed leadership, teamwork, and time management skills critical to business
operations.
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University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Wilmington, NC
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Real Estate Concentration), Minor in Pre -
Law
Expected Graduation: May 2027
Current GPA: 4.0
Relevant coursework: Business Law, Management, Marketing, and Information Systems.
Developing expertise at the intersection of business, technology, and legal systems.
Associate of Arts in Business Administration
Gaston College — Dallas, NC
Graduated August 2024
GPA: 3.5
High School Diploma
Northern Guilford High School — Greensboro, NC
Graduated June 2022
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Online Form Submission #12011 for Board and Committee Application
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Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Planning Board
Applied to
First Name John
Last Name Anagnost
Email Janagnost17@gmail.com
Home Phone 910-520-1604
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Home Address 5 East Fayetteville Street
City Wrightsville Beach
State North Carolina
Zip Code 28480
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City
State
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Years Living in New Hanover 39
County
(Section Break)
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
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Gender
Race
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European
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Age
Occupation
Applicant's Employer
Professional Activities
Volunteer Activities
73
Retired Physician
NA
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Why do you wish to serve on My family and I have lived in New Hanover county for nearly 40
this board or committee?
What areas of concern
would you like to see
addressed by this
committee?
Qualifications for serving
years. We have witnessed staggering changes in our area
during this time.
Along with growth and prosperity, we have seen enormous
stresses placed on our schools, hospitals, roads,
infrastructure ...... and our quality of life.
I want our area to continue to grow and prosper while
optimizing our remaining open spaces. I feel I can provide
thoughtful input on ways to achieve this.
Obviously, it's a very challenging goal: How to balance growth
with the need for affordable housing, good jobs and adequate
infrastructure and also with the need for green space (parks,
trails, water access, tree canopy). This needs to be done for
our present citizens and future generations.
I feel the planning board plays a key role in land use and how
we will continue to grow. As a citizen, who feels strongly about
our area, I would like to participate in this conversation.
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I am 73 years old.
I am retired.
I am in good health.
I have no agenda except to contribute to the continued well
being of our area.
I was a physician for over 40 years and practiced the entire
time (after training) in Wilmington.
An experienced physician learns to make decisions after
assessing the evidence (the patient, labs, X-rays) They are
willing to listen to consultants opinions and thoughts. They
know when to refer to outside facilities.
But, above all else, their decision will be in the best interests of
their patient.
On the planning board, I would do my best to understand the
question at hand .... and its implications. I would understand the
Unified Development Ordinance and how it applies. I would
listen to the recommendations of the county planners. But,
above all else, I would make decisions that will most benefit the
present and future citizens of New Hanover County.
I feel that 40 years of patient care has taught me how to
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ITEM: 13- 1 - 12
balance and optimize multiple needs and objectives (for the
common good}.
Thank you.
Other municipal or county NA
boards / committees on
which you are serving
Do you have a family No
member employed by New
Hanover County?
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Reference 2
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Connie Parker
910-352-2203
Jimmy Carter
910-632-3789
Nick Balding
910-409-4013
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Long, 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)
City
State
Zip Code
Years Living in New
Hanover County
New Hanover County Planning Board
Joann
Barnak
barnakioanna-gmail. com 2152641346
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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
Caucasian
69
Retired 12/31/2021
Nationwide Insurance
Certified Public Accountant (Inactive)
Field not completed.
Why do you wish to Serving on the Planning Board would provide me with an
serve on this board or opportunity to enhance my leadership skills while working with
committee? other board members in order to achieve a common goal.
Community involvement is very important to me and has been
part of my life for many years. Since moving to Wilmington, I
have been seeking an opportunity to volunteer in the
community. Serving as a board member of an organization
gives you access and insight into issues affecting our
community. When you join the board, its mission and goals
become much more clear and as a board member you become
more connected to the community.
What areas of concern The most important area of concern for me is safety. Our
would you like to see community has grown so much in recent years with Apartment
addressed by this complexes and shopping centers, we need to give
committee? consideration to how our community is accessing these areas
and insure there are cross walks, sidewalks or safe passages
to enter. I think planning is exceptionally important to be
aligned with where we see our community goals in the future.
Qualifications for I have been on the board of several organizations including
serving non -profits and the Parks Board in Ohio. When I began my
tenure on the previous boards, there was a learning curve for
me with the organization. I invested the time, effort and
education to become the best board member I could be to
advocate for the organization. I will do the same for this
position.
Other municipal or None
county boards /
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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 Jasmine Fabian
Reference 1 Phone 910- 398-8655
Reference 2 Adrienne Thompson
Reference 2 Phone 252-378-0974
Reference 3 Gaston Dircks
Reference 3 Phone 614-460-0482
Additional comments Attached is my resume for your reference.
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JOANN M. BARNAK, CPA (INACTIVE)
Professional Experience
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE Columbus, OH
Summary — Over thirtyyears of in experience in a variety ofprogressive Operational
and Accounting positions.
Director — Accounting, P2P 2012 — 2021 Retired
Director
Manage daily, monthly and annual processes of P2P to ensure compliance
with controls, laws and regulations
Provided leadership to the P2P teams in the testing and implementation of the
PeopleSoft merge, upgrade and Vertex installation
Advocated on behalf of the P2P teams for defect resolution with FIT partners
Inspired innovative thinking in the Optimization project meetings
Partnered with business units to develop strong relationships
Director — Financial Administration 2009 - 2012
Assistant Vice President
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll to ensure
compliance with laws and regulations
Business leader for IT projects, defect management and process conversions
Develop and maintain accounting workflows to bring about efficiencies while
maintaining proper level of controls.
Instruct and develop managers to provide succession planning and continuity.
Aid business units with staff development, operational planning, performance
reviews and merits.
Ensure all general ledger accounts and bank statements are reconciled monthly
with proper resolution of aged items.
Assist with the evaluation of accounting software solutions.
Director — Financial Administration 2002 — 2009
Assistant Secretary
Manage accounts payable, payroll and agency billed accounts receivable.
Designed, assessed, and implemented a new accounts receivable system providing
automated bank feeds and electronic workflow eliminating redundancies and
increasing efficiencies.
Implemented program edits to accounts payable system to detect duplicate payments.
Revised fleet selector to increase discounts from manufacturers, better vehicles and
higher resale values.
Responsible for 5500 filing of health and welfare plans.
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Memberships
American Payroll
Association (APA)
Pennsylvania
Institute of Certified
Public Accountants
PICPA)
Association of
Certified Fraud
Examiners (ACFE)
Software
Applications
JOANN M. BARNAK, CPA (INACTIVE)
Accounting Services Manager 2000 — 2002
Manage accounts payable and clerical support staff.
Responsible for Travel policy, corporate credit card and implementation of
automated expense reporting tool.
Responsible for corporate fleet administration.
Responsible for corporate 1099 filing, process and procedures including B-Notice,
Penalty Notice and abatement of penalties.
Accounting Services Supervisor
Supervise clerical support staff.
1990 — 2000
Responsible for accounts receivable reconciliation to general ledger monthly.
Responsible for accurate application of cash for agency billed accounts receivable.
Responsible for reconciling agents paying on own account.
Microsoft Office
Prior Positions
Word, Excel, Power
Point, PeopleSoft
Education
1978 —1990
Undenriruing Clerk to Agency Account Representative
2002 Ursinus College
Bachelor ofBusiness Administration —Accounting
Summa Cum Laude
1996 Pennsylvania State University
Associate in Arts
Collegeville, PA
Abington, PA
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JOANN M. BARNAK, CPA (INACTIVE)
Volunteering has been a part of my life for many years. I am originally from Pennsylvania, where I
was a member of two Board of Directors in the role of Treasurer.
The first non-profit was the local senior center, Encore Experiences in Harleysville where I spent
8 years on the board as Treasurer. During this time Encore Experiences merged with another
local senior center affected by financial problems. The North Penn United Way, who also
provided funding for both centers recommended our executive director and board take over and
manage both locations. I was an active participant in the merger process as well as the monthly
meetings, fundraising events and organizational rules, regulations, and laws.
The second non-profit was a local therapy program, Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center where
I also spent 8 years on the board as Treasurer. I was invited by an executive in the company
where I worked to join the board. The organization needed sweeping changes in volunteer
management and leadership. My immediate role was to assess the current situation and
recommend modifications to the board for a vote on transformation. My recommendations were
made within three months, and the organization was refocused on the mission statement. Also,
Ivy Hill is a Special Olympic training facility for equestrians. My role evolved to acting executive
director as well as Treasurer on the Board. When I joined the non-profit there were only three
therapy horses and 15 participants in the program. My job transferred me to Columbus, Ohio and
when I resigned the program had grown to 14 therapy horses and 50 participants.
In Ohio I joined the Habitat for Humanity family selection committee. Our committee was
continually active in streamlining the family selection process to be as efficient as possible to
manage the number of applications received. We also defined roles and responsibilities of the
staff and committee for accountability. I enjoyed working on this committee until 2019 due to
Covid.
Also, I was a member of the Pickerington Parks and Recreation Advisory Board from 2017
through February 2020. During my time on this board, I held the position of Treasurer during the
first year and Chairperson for the remaining two plus years. The advisory board had lost focus
over the previous years; as Chair I was able to lead and refocus the members on our original
purpose. Each member of the advisory board was assigned to parks to visit and become familiar
with community needs at their parks. Everyone became more engaged, developed a better
understanding of their role and how the master park plan fit into the picture. One of the last
actions of the advisory board was a recommendation to the City Council for the master park plan
to be refreshed as it was over 10 years old.
I hope this provides enough information about myself and why I would like to be involved in the
planning advisory board process.
Thank you,
Joann Barnak
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Long, Melissa
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Board and Committee Application
Board or Committee
Being Applied to
New Hanover County Planning Board
First Name Shemeka
Last Name Kemp
Email Shemeka.henderson@target.com
Home Phone 2292917031
Cell Phone 2292917031
Business Phone 910-395-5057
Fax Field not completed.
Home Address 923 Trace Dr.
City Wilmington
State NC
Zip Code 28411
Mailing Address (if
different from home
address)
923 Trace Dr.
City Wilmington
State NC
Zip Code 28411
Years Living in New
Hanover County
5
Still Interested 11/26/2025
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2
(Section Break)
Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Female
Race Black
Age 42
Occupation Target Corporation Director
Applicant's Employer Target
Professional Activities Carosuel Center Board Chair, Junior League fund and
development chair, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. hostess,
cape fear academy “community and belonging”committee,
Warming Shelter Board of Directors
Volunteer Activities Waves of Wilmington swim team parent group, cape fear
Academy soccer parent group
Why do you wish to
serve on this board or
committee?
I believe that my experience in planning, budgeting, and
collaborating with diverse groups of professionals in both the
business and community sectors has equipped me with
valuable insights on managing different community
stakeholders and the planning elements of the counties we
support.
What areas of concern
would you like to see
addressed by this
committee?
Coordinating major holiday festivities in the city, encouraging
the involvement of new businesses in the community, and
tackling housing challenges are essential components for
boosting community engagement and growth. These planning
efforts not only honor the holiday spirit but also support local
businesses and strive to keep housing affordable and
sustainable for residents. By collaborating with diverse
stakeholders, we can cultivate a lively environment that serves
the best interests of all community members.
Qualifications for
serving
Masters in Public Administration, Director of one of the largest
stores in the city,
Other municipal or
county boards /
committees on which
you are serving
Board chair Carosuel Center
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Do you have a family
member employed by
New Hanover County?
No
(Section Break)
List three local personal references and phone numbers
Reference 1 Clifford Barnett
Reference 1 Phone (757)-537-2019
Reference 2 Deloris Rhodes
Reference 2 Phone (910) 352-3229
Reference 3 Bill Rivenbark
Reference 3 Phone (910) 547-7827
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Long, Melissa
From: noreply@civicplus.com
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2025 3:26 PM
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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)
City
State
Zip Code
Years Living in New
Hanover County
New Hanover County Planning Board
Kelly
McConnell
McConnell.Kellya-me.com
910-619-3719
910-619-3719
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19 Harnett Street 537
Wilmington
NC
28401
19 Harnett Street
Wilmington
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Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Female
Race White
Age 41
Occupation Pediatrician, currently disabled
Applicant's Employer n/a
Professional Activities Pediatrician, but currently disabled from clinical work
Volunteer Activities NC Sierra Club: Secretary Cape Fear Group Board,
Membership Engagement Committee Co -Chair
Board of Restored Souls, local non-profit supporting families in
the foster care system
Why do you wish to I find urban planning to be an interesting and an critical tool in
serve on this board or balancing the equity and prosperity (economic, social) of the
committee? citizens as well as the sustainability of the environment. We
have incredible resources here in our citizens, the natural
beauty and the the creative input of businesses and
government.
What areas of concern The committee must balance the multiple often competing
would you like to see interests of tthe he citizens, businesses and environment. I
addressed by this would like to address the rapid development, ensuring it is
committee? paced more sustainably.
Qualifications for As a pediatrician, I held multiple layers of information and
serving possible outcomes that needed to be balanced and presented
to patients/families as well as other medical professionals. I just
completed the Wilmington 101 course about our local
government.
Other municipal or None
county boards /
committees on which
you are serving
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 Bill Morris
Reference 1 Phone 910-619-3719
Reference 2 Richard Eggeling
Reference 2 Phone 910-619-3719
Reference 3 Nina McLean
Reference 3 Phone 910-619-3719
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Online Form Submission #11561 for Board and Committee Application
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Board and Committee Application
Board or Committee Being New Hanover County Planning Board
Applied to
First Name Frank
Last Name Meares
Email FcmearesNHCsoilandwater@gmail.com
Home Phone 9106204575
Cell Phone 9106204575
Business Phone 9106204575
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Home Address 6217 Richard Bradley Dr
City Wilmington
State North Carolina
Zip Code 28409
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from home address)
City Field not completed.
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Years Living in New Hanover 42
County
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Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender
Race
Male
Caucasian
Still Interested/Application Updated on 11/7/2025
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Age
Occupation
Applicant's Employer
Professional Activities
Volunteer Activities
Why do you wish to serve on
this board or committee?
What areas of concern
would you like to see
addressed by this
committee?
Qualifications for serving
Other municipal or county
boards / committees on
which you are serving
42
Business Owner
Frank Christopher Meares
Property manager of The Arbors Inn, owner of The Grand
Mporium, co owner of Better Basket Grocery store and
restaurant, Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor,
Laboratory Corporation of America senior service
representative, stand-in/extra, Santa Claus actor, head of
Wilmington Red Cross supply warehouse, TWC utility service
rep, Helzberg Diamonds business office agent, History Mystery
tour site head, and Bellamy Mansion Museum custodial and
maintenance.
Bellamy Mansion Museum visitor desk and tour guide, History
Mystery tour guide, EBO Chair, 2011 Red Cross Gala Co-Chair
on blood service side, Precinct chair for W30, stand in Precinct
chair for WB, poll watcher for W30, structure building
missionary work in Alaska, soup kitchen at the Salvation Army,
Teen Court, 9/12 Project Chair, SERMA second Vic-chair, area
six soil and water education delegate, and New Hanover
County Soil and Water Conservation district
treasurer/secretary.
To aid the board in county planning, assist in comprehending
hydric soils analysis in expanding areas, introduce new flood
mitigation BMPs to planning, support sustainability in the
decision-making process, and ultimately offer the
commissioners optimal suggestions for county planning.
Plan for the West Bank, hydric soils analysis in growing county
areas, adding new flood mitigation BM P's to planning, and
sustainability in the planning boards decision-making process.
Having resided in New Hanover County for more than four
decades, I possess a profound understanding of the county's
evolution and heritage, acquired during my tenure at the
Bellamy Mansion Museum. Currently serving my third
consecutive four-year term as the New Hanover County Soil
and Water Conservation District Supervisor, I also hold the
position of Area Six Soil and Water Education Delegate to the
state association for the past eight years. While these roles
represent my principal qualifications, additional credentials are
delineated in the sections on professional and volunteer
activities.
New Hanover County Soil and Water Conservation District
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Long, Melissa
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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
different from home
address)
City
State
Zip Code
Years Living in New
Hanover County
New Hanover County Planning Board
Payne
Morgan
paynewmorgana-gmail. com 8023636550
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Pinecone Place Wilmington
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Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Male
Race White
Age 32
Occupation Chief Development Officer
Applicant's Employer NewEdge Power Inc.
Professional Activities I am the Chief Development Officer (DG) and co-owner of
NewEdge Power, Inc., a national renewable energy developer.
In this position, I lead all strategy and development activities for
distributed generation projects across the United States. This
works requires me to work closely with municipalities and
counties on local permitting, land use, and zoning approvals
across the country. Prior to NewEdge, I have spent the last
twelve years in this industry and have developed projects
across the country for some of the largest power consumers
and investors in the United States.
Volunteer Activities Prior to moving to Wilmington from Burlington, VT, I worked
with the King Street Center of Burlington to be a Big Brother to
a young Kenyan immigrant, Hassan. Since moving to
Wilmington, I have kept a Big Brother role with Hassan
mentoring him on academics and preparing him for college and
having him visit us in North Carolina annually.
Additionally, in the I have also served on the Small Business
Loan Committee of Winooski, VT, the Energy Committee of
Essex, VT, and on the Steering Committee Board for the
Burlington Young Professionals.
Why do you wish to I am interested in serving on the Planning Board because I am
serve on this board or deeply committed to shaping thoughtful, inclusive, and forward -
committee? looking development in New Hanover County. In addition to my
professional experience developing energy projects, I hold a
Bachelor of Arts in Community Planning, a Bachelor's of Arts in
Economics, and a Master of Science in Community
Development and Applied Economics. Since a young age, I've
seen how local land use policies fundamentally shape the
character, function, and future of a community.
As a young homeowner in New Hanover County, where my
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wife and I plan to raise our future children, I bring both a
personal stake and a professional lens to the planning process.
I believe this dual perspective, that is grounded in both
development and an economic mind, can add meaningful value
to the Board's work.
As our County continues to grow, I believe it is a critical time to
get involved in the local community and I would love to
contribute to the Planning Board to help shape the future of our
county.
What areas of concern I am particularly focused on three key areas as New Hanover
would you like to see County continues to grow:
addressed by this
committee? Local Job Creation: Ensuring that our land use policies and
economic development strategies support the creation of well -
paying local jobs that meet the needs of a growing population.
Thoughtful Residential Development: Encouraging the
development of diverse, well -planned residential communities
that are accessible and aligned with the evolving housing
needs of our residents.
Transportation and Traffic Management: Addressing current
and future transportation challenges by supporting
infrastructure and planning decisions that reduce congestion,
improve connectivity, and ensure mobility across the County.
Qualifications for I am a business owner and senior executive as a career
serving developer with 12 years of experience generating over
250MM of economic investment across twelve states.
Additionally, I bring prior board experience and a deep
academic background focussed on economics and land use
policy. Lastly, I am New Hanover County property owner with
plans to raise my family in this community.
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
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Lindsey Hallock
470-208-0631
Daniel Houlihan, DVM
484-356-5980
Amanda Lazur
910- 508-7073
Attached is my professional resume for your consideration
Payne Morgan Resume 2025 (3).pdf
Date 7/1/2025
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Payne Morgan, MS, PMP°
North Carolina • 802- 363-6550 • paynewmorgan@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chief Distributed Generation Officer
NewEdge Power • Founded distributed generation ("DG") business practice.
April 2024 - Present • Lead all market strategy, origination, development, P&L responsibilities, hiring
New York, NY (Remote) decisions, and financing for DG business.
SVP April 2024 - March 2025 • In the first twelve months, grew pipeline from 0 to 100 MW in established
community solar markets.
Secured strategic joint development partnership with one of the largest DG IPPs.
Secured $5MM private equity growth facility to support scaling and expanding of
DG practice.
Manage internal team focused on site origination and market research support.
Established internal process and tools for self -origination and site selection.
Established software -enabled project development reporting and risk mitigation
framework for portfolio management.
Director of Project Development
Wunder Capital • Founded Wunder's development practice. Authored project level reporting and risk
October 2020 - Dec 2023 mitigation framework for automation into internal proprietary tech platform.
Boulder, CO (Remote) • Led, and grew, a cross -functional team of nine direct reports responsible for
end -to -end project development.
Created a robust pipeline of over 50 MWs of complex DG opportunities enabling
the company to secure Series C funding with Blackstone.
Authored legal agreements (EPC, lease, and offtake) and engineering standards
for Blackstone approval.
Directed projects from origination to construction in multiple states, overseeing and
approving project budget expenditures (pre and post NTP).
Led all origination strategy, market selection, and contractual negotiations for the
development organization.
Project and Business Development Manager
Encore Renewable Energy . Expanded development practice from Vermont across multiple east coast states.
July 2017 - October 2020 Expansion resulted in 460% pipeline growth (+55 MW).
Burlington, VT • Primary policy lead for new markets, leading market entry strategies.
Responsible for permit and interconnection processes within existing and new
markets. Specifically, authored permit applications, managed external
sub -contractors, and led community engagement across the entire project portfolio.
Led a team accountable for origination, site evaluation, market research, and
financial modeling.
Helped ensure the successful closing of MIPA and tax equity investments,
accounting for $100MM+ in total project value.
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Development and Government Affairs Manager
AI/Earth Renewables • Handled all government affairs including participating in the legislative process and
June 2015 - July 2017 among trade organizations to shape state solar policy.
Williston, VT • Led land lease, PPA sales, permitting (state and local level), and project
management for renewable energy development. Including solar and wind.
Established the operations and maintenance ("O&M") practice responsible for
maintaining over 1,500 of dual -axis solar trackers.
Community Solar Organizer
Sun Common Organized community events to foster organic lead channels that drove community
June 2014 - June 2015 solar land origination sales and increased revenue.
Waterbury, VT (Hybrid) Project managed bottom of the funnel sales and led site qualification process.
Reviewed and handled diligence for all state permit applications related to
community solar projects.
Conducted site evaluation for residential sales leads for lead scoring in Salesforce.
NY -Sun Representative
NYSERDA Managed rebate application review for the NY -Sun Program's Solar PV <200 KW
September 2014 - May 2015 grant program. Ensuring a high level of diligence was conducted on each
Albany, NY application.
Climate Action Intern
Mayor's Office Created the city's emissions reporting data management platform, ensuring annual
June 2013 - December 2013 tracking could occur at the state level for following years.
Albany, NY Synthesized large datasets, and files, to a manageable digital format to quantify
emissions trends over time.
Community Engagement Intern
Greenpop Coordinated schedule of volunteers for community engagement.
February 2013 - June 2013 Led outreach to African universities, and South African businesses, for sponsorship
Cape Town, SA for the Zambia 2013 reforestation campaign. Sponsorships secured U.N. funding.
EDUCATION
Master of Science
University of Vermont Master of Science, Community Development and Applied Economics.
Burlington, VT Master's thesis: Policy and Economic Variables Influencing Adoption of Sustainable
Electrification in Rural Sub -Saharan Africa
Bachelor of Arts
University at Albany Double Major: Economics and Community Planning.
Albany, NY Summa Cum Laude.
Participated in a study abroad program at the University of Cape Town.
Senior thesis: A Comprehensive Review of New York's Zoning Laws and Renewable
Energy Siting
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Long, Melissa
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Last Name
Email
Home Phone
Cell Phone
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Fax
Home Address
City
State
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Mailing Address (if
different from home
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State
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Years Living in New
Hanover County
New Hanover County Planning Board
James
Spicuzza
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910) 256-1220
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Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Male
Race white
Age 61
Occupation real estate
Applicant's Employer self employed
Profession at Activities MLS Committee Volunteer (2025) — Cape Fear REALTORS@,
ARC Member — Landfall Country Club
Landscape Review Committee Volunteer — Landfall Country
Club
prior HOA Committee Member — Porters Neck Country Club
Contributor to Architectural Standards and Covenants — The
Harbour at Summerset
Rezoning Presenter — New Hanover County Commissioners &
Wilmington City Council
Development partnerships with NC Cooperative Extension &
NC Coastal Federation — For sustainable development models
to be used at one of my own projects.
Global Luxury Certified Agent — Continuing education and
certification,
Member of Cape Fear Realtors® and NAR — Active since 2001
Volunteer Activities Landfall Country Club Architectural Review Committee
member, 2025 Cape Fear REALTORS ® MLS Committee.
Landfall Country Club Landscape Committee,
Why do you wish to I'm deeply invested in the long-term health, character, and
serve on this board or functionality of our coastal communities. With over 25 years of
committee? experience in real estate sales, development, zoning, and land
use planning across southeastern North Carolina, I've seen
firsthand how thoughtful design and responsible stewardship
can elevate neighborhoods and protect natural resources.
Serving on the Planning Board would allow me to contribute my
expertise in zoning and permitting, sustainable development
and community character and aesthetics. I believe in balancing
growth with preservation, and I'm committed to ensuring that
new development aligns with the values, infrastructure, and
environmental priorities of our region. I'd be honored to
collaborate with fellow board members to guide responsible
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planning decisions that benefit both current residents and
future generations.
What areas of concern thoughtful design, responsible stewardship, balancing growth
would you like to see with infrastructure.
addressed by this
committee?
Qualifications for Please view my attached Curriculum Vitae for achievements
serving and qualifications related to serving in this position.
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 Mark Lampkin
Reference 1 Phone (910) 520-4899
Reference 2 Graham Farmer
Reference 2 Phone (910) 232-3767
Reference 3 Steve Dutton
Reference 3 Phone (910) 274-6336
Additional comments Thank you for an opportunity to be considered for this position.
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James A. Spicuzza
Wilmington, North Carolina NC Licensed Real Estate Broker
910.443.4283 1 0 JimSpicuzza@yahoo.com
Professional Profile
Real estate broker and developer with over 25 years of experience in luxury residential sales,
coastal land use, and strategic property planning. Personally listed, developed, and sold over $1
billion in North Carolina real estate. Demonstrates expertise in zoning, permitting, builder
coordination, and sustainable development practices. Known for thoughtful community design,
environmental stewardship, and a collaborative approach to growth across the Carolina coast.
Core Competencies
Real Estate Transactions and Negotiation
Property Management and Renovation Oversight
Landscape Design and Curb Appeal Enhancement
Branding, Signage, and Lifestyle Marketing
Financial Oversight and Budgeting
Client Relations and Service Quality
Team Leadership and Project Coordination
Zoning and Permitting (Residential and Commercial)
Familiarity with New Hanover County and City of Wilmington Code of Ordinances
Experience successfully presenting rezoning requests to New Hanover County
Commissioners and Wilmington City Council
Licensure and Affiliations
NC Licensed Real Estate Broker (2001—Present)
Cape Fear Realtors° (2001—Present)
National Association of Realtors° (2001—Present)
Global Luxury Certified Agent
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Professional Experience
Coldwell Banker —Wilmington, NC
Broker (2001-2010)
Top Producer, Top Listing Agent, Top Selling Agent
Specialized in luxury property marketing and affluent buyer representation
Coastal Properties (formerly ReMax Coastal Properties) — Wilmington, NC
Broker (2010—Present)
Top Producer, Top Listing Agent, Top Selling Agent
Personally listed, developed, and sold over $1 billion in Coastal North Carolina real
estate
Directed full -cycle development: land acquisition, builder team formation, model home
staging and staffing, and new construction sales
Development and Sales Portfolio
Wilmington, NC
300+ custom home clients from Carolina Beach to Figure 8 and Topsail Islands
Tanbridge Park— Subdivision behind Mayfaire (Dennis Moeller Custom Homes & Charter
Building Group)
Sea Breeze — Boutique waterfront community in South Wilmington
Sea Glass — 30-acre Intracoastal Waterway development (in technical review)
Military Cutoff Infill Project — 2025-2026 rezoning from MH to R5 for a 4-lot subdivision
o In partnership with NC Cooperative Extension and NC Coastal Federation
o Features natural stormwater filtration and pollinator -friendly landscaping
o Designed as a regional model for sustainable development
Hampstead, NC
Harbour Village Marina — 30+ lot waterfront subdivision adjacent to 200-slip marina
The Harbour at Summerset — 87-lot brick estate community; contributed to covenants
and street naming
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The Harbour Club — 36-lot subdivision with architectural standards (dry -stacked stone,
cedar siding, trellises)
Crane Pointe — 26 waterfront/waterview homesites with private boat slip access
Southport, NC
South Harbour Village Marina — Condominium and boat slip sales within a 200-slip full -
service marina
New Bern, NC
Marina Townes at Fairfield Harbour — 20-unit townhome development with boat slips
overlooking the Neuse River
Washington, NC
Buoy Tender Station Condominiums & Marina —14-unit historic -style waterfront
development
o Featured in Our State Magazine and NC Waterway Guide
o Redeveloped former Coast Guard Station into a landscaped downtown amenity
within Historic Preservation area
Commitments to Community Leadership and Volunteer Service
2025 Cape Fear REALTORS' MLS Committee Volunteer
Porters Neck Country Club — Former HOA Committee Member and property owner
Landfall Country Club — Current property owner, ARC Member, and former Landscape
Review Committee Volunteer
o Active contributor to Landfall's architectural and environmental standards
o Advocates for thoughtful design, responsible stewardship, and community
character
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Categories:
Terms:Expiring 12/31/2028
Applicant:Eligible for
Reappointment Category
Holli Saperstein Tourist Attraction
Cassandra
Tollens
Kure Beach Hotel
Owner/Manager
Attachments:Committee Information Sheet
Applications
Nominations
Kure Beach Hotel Owner/Manager and
Tourist Attraction Representative
Committee Appointments
New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority
Vacancies to appoint at this time:
Note: Advertising is ongoing for the Carolina Beach Hotel Owner/Manager, Chamber of
Commerce Representative, and the Vacation Rental Properties (100+) Owner/Manager categories.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Number of Members: 15 voting members: 5 ex-officio members and 10 members appointed by the
Board of County Commissioners. The five ex-officio members are the Chairman of the Board of
County Commissioners, the Mayor of the City of Wilmington, and the Mayors of the Beach tow ns or
whomever they appoint by each elected body. The other ten members are in the following categories
and must have experience in promoting travel and tourism:
a. Owner/manager of a hotel of 150 rooms or more in the Town of Wrightsville Beach
b. Owner/manager of a hotel in the Town of Carolina Beach
c. Owner/manager of a hotel in the Town of Kure Beach
d. Owner/manager of a hotel of 150 rooms or more in the City of Wilmington
e. Owner/manager of a hotel of fewer than 150 rooms in the City of Wilmington
f. Owner/manager of a bed and breakfast facility
g. Owner/manager of company that manages and rents more than 100 vacation rental
properties
h. Representative of a tourism attraction
i. Representative of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
j. Owner/manager of a restaurant business
Term of Office: 3 years with no one serving more than two consecutive full terms (excluding Chairman
of Commissioners and Mayors).
Regular Meetings: Fourth or Fifth Wednesday of every other month at 5:30 p.m. at various
locations in the county.
Statute or cause creating Bureau: On October 3, 2002, through House Bill 1707, the North Carolina
General Assembly directed that the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners designate the Cape
Fear Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau as a Tourism Development Authority (TDA) to promote
travel, tourism, and conventions in New Hanover County, and to administer related tourism
expenditures. The TDA shall take effect and come into creation on January 1, 2003, with all those
powers, rights and duties set forth in House Bill 1707, Session 2001. The Authority shall hereinafter
be known and operated as the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority d.b.a. Cape Fear
Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau.
CURRENT MEMBERS
CATEGORY
TERM OF OFFICE
APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION
Zachary Brigman, Secretary
Embassy Suites Wilmington Riverfront
2017 Perry Avenue
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-520-2305 (C) 910-765-1131 (W)
Wilmington Hotel
(+150)
Owner/Manager
Unexpired
12/20/21
First 12/11/23
12/31/23
12/31/26
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TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CONT.) PAGE 2
CURRENT MEMBERS CATEGORY
TERM OF OFFICE
APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION
Michael (Hap) Fatzinger
7031 Cayman Court
Wilmington, NC 28405
910-622-4621 (C)
Tourist Attraction Unexpired 9/21/20
First 12/5/22
12/31/22
12/31/25
Natalie H. English
5736 Wisteria Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409
704-968-0956 (C) 910-762-2611 (W)
Chamber of
Commerce
First 4/17/17
Second 12/16/19
Third 12/5/22
12/31/19
12/31/22
12/31/25
Nicole Jones
302 Dogwood Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409
910-262-6115 (C) 910-313-0824 (H) 910-
395-8224 (W)
Wilmington Hotel
(≤ 150)
Owner/Manager
Unexpired 11/13/18
First 12/7/20
Second 12/11/23
12/31/20
12/31/23
12/31/26
Nicolas Montoya
204 Yorkshire Lane
Wilmington, NC 28409
910-617-2946 (C) 910-344-2500 (W)
Wrightsville
Beach
Hotel
Owner/Manager
Unexpired 6/19/23
First 12/11/23
12/31/23
12/31/26
Ross Pitman
1013 Dallawasse Island Drive
Wilmington, NC 28411
910-616-8608 (H)
Bed & Breakfast
Owner/Manager
Unexpired 8/22/22
First 12/16/24
12/31/24
12/31/27
Angela Rhodes
Catch Modern Seafood Cuisine &
Phun Seafood Bar
6623 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28405
910-777-9551 (C) 910-799-3847 (W)
Restaurant
Owner/Manager
First 12/17/12
Second 12/14/15
Third 1/22/19
Fourth 12/20/21
Fifth 12/16/24
12/31/15
12/31/18
12/31/21
12/31/24
12/31/27
Dan Tollens
212 Teakwood Drive
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
843-442-0809 (C)
Kure Beach Hotel
Owner/Manager
Unexpired 6/17/24 12/31/25
Tom Ullring, Chair
6521 Settlers Dream Place
Wilmington, NC 28409
336-402-6270 (C) 910-458-2030 (W)
Carolina Beach
Hotel
Owner/Manager
First 2/17/20
Second 12/5/22
12/31/22
12/31/25
VACANT Vacation Rental
Properties (100+)
Owner/Manager
12/31/26
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TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (CONT.) PAGE 3
CURRENT MEMBERS
CATEGORY
TERM OF OFFICE
APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION
Ex-officio Members:
LeAnn Pierce, County Commissioner New Hanover
County
Commissioner
1/9/23 Undesignated
Mayor Lynn Barbee, Vice-Chair Carolina Beach 12/21 Undesignated
Mayor Allen Oliver Kure Beach 12/23 Undesignated
Mayor Bill Saffo City of
Wilmington
12/09 Undesignated
Alderman Zeke Partin Wrightsville
Beach
12/22 Undesignated
Eric Credle, Treasurer NHC Chief Finance
Officer
7/22 Undesignated
Contact: Kim Hufham, President/CEO
Wilmington and Beaches CVB
929 N. Front Street, Suite 410
Wilmington, NC 28401
910-341-4030 (W), 910-520-9194 (C), 910-341-4029 (F)
Revised: 12/2024
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Long, Melissa
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Sent:Tuesday, October 14, 2025 2:15 PM
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Board orCommittee New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority
Being Applied to
Tourism Development Tourism attraction representative
Authority Categories
First Name Holli
Last Name Saperstein
Email holli@wrrm.org
Home Phone 6233412588
Cell Phone 6233412588
Business Phone 9107632634
Fax Field not completed.
Home Address 4307 Wrightsville Ave
City Wilmington
State NC
ZipCode 28403
Mailing Address (if 4307 Wrightsville Ave
different from home
address)
City Wilmington
State NC
ZipCode 28403
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Years Living inNew 16
Hanover County
Section Break)
Personal information collected below is to assure across-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Female
Race White
Age 62
Occupation Executive Director
Applicant'sEmployer Wilmington Railroad Museum
Professional Activities Management and leadership ofoneofthetoptourist
destinations inNewHanover County.
Volunteer Activities Engaged involunteerism with thelocal theatrical organizations
including Opera House, Thalian and BigDawg.
Why doyou wish to Iampassionate about themessaging toourpotential visitors
and insuring thatthethings that people love about visitng ourserveonthisboardor
area aremaintained andemphasized. Wewant tocontinue tocommittee?
beadestination of choice foranyone coming toourregion. Our
assets asatourist destination areincredible andhard for
anyone tocompete with. Wewant tomake sure weemphasize
not only theexperience butthe valueweoffer inbeinga
diverse vacation destination. Other areas canboast about the
beach orother outdoor adventure orabout thehistoric nature
ofthedestination. Weoffer therare combination ofimmersing
yourself in history andtheopportunities ourincredible natural
resources offer.
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Qualifications for Over 20years ofexecutive leadership. Over10 yearsof non-
profit leadership. Outstanding public speaker. Team player whoserving
is passionate about working with agroup towards acommon
goal.
Other municipal or Iserved onthe USO-Hannah Block Advisory Board. In
addition, Ihave served with non-municipal non-profit boards incountyboards /
thearea.
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committees onwhich
you areserving
Doyou have afamily No
member employed by
New Hanover County?
Section Break)
List three local personal references and phone numbers
Reference 1 Steve Vernon
Reference 1Phone 910-612-2239
Reference 2 Shane Fernando
Reference 2Phone 910-465-3332
Reference 3 John Hirchak
Reference 3Phone 910-233-7630
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Long, Melissa
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Board and Committee Application
Board orCommittee New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority
Being Applied to
Tourism Development Owner/manager hotelinKure Beach
Authority Categories
First Name Cassandra
Last Name Tollens
Email cassietollens@gmail.com
Home Phone 8433433210
Cell Phone Field not completed.
Business Phone Field not completed.
Fax Field not completed.
Home Address 210 Teakwood Dr
City Carolina Beach
State NC
ZipCode 28428
Mailing Address (if Field not completed.
different from home
address)
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Years Living inNew 4
Hanover County
Section Break)
Personal information collected below is to assure across-section of the community
is represented.
Gender Female
Race w
Age 45
Occupation Property Management
Applicant'sEmployer Self, Seabirds Motel ofKure Beach, CBMarket and Deli,
Carolina Beach InnBoardwalk Inn, Carolina Beach Motel,
Palmetto Container
Professional Activities Field not completed.
Volunteer Activities Field not completed.
Why doyou wish to Help with progression ofthetourism industry andour
serve onthis board or surrounding beaches
committee?
What areas ofconcern TBD
would you liketosee
addressed bythis
committee?
Qualifications for own andmanagement 4hotels inNewHanover County
serving
Other municipal or none
county boards /
committees onwhich
you areserving
Doyou have afamily No
member employed by
New Hanover County?
Section Break)
List three local personal references and phone numbers
Reference 1 Alan Uram
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Reference 1Phone 8435188977
Reference 2 Jane Persico
Reference 2Phone 9102310222
Reference 3 David Mitchell
Reference 3Phone 7173173521
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Date 11/26/2025
Consent Iunderstand that anyboard orcommittee appointee may be
removed without cause byamajority ofCounty
Commissioners., Iunderstand thatinformation onthis
application ispublic record andmay bedisclosed.
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Board of Commissioners - December 15, 2025
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