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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 01.20.2026Agenda Review Meeting — Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. For the Regular Board Meeting on Monday January 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Meeting Called to Order (Chair LeAnn Pierce) 11:01 a.m. Staff Update — Landfill Waste Diversion Discussion Presented by Joe Suleyman, Director of Recycling and Solid Waste 11:15 a.m. Review Consent Items 11:30 a.m. Review Regular Items 12:00 p.m. Closed Session — pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) 12:30 p.m. ADJOURN This page intentionally left blank. JANUARY 20, 2026 4:00 PM LO CAT ION (NHC Historic Courthouse, 24 North 3rd Street, Room 301) C ALL TO OR DER (Chair LeAnn Pierce) I NVOCATI ON (Pastor Mark Tippe-, The Refinery Church) PLE DGE OF ALLE GI ANCE (Vice Chair Dane Scalise) APPR OV AL OF C ON SENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS 1.Approval of Minutes 2.Approval of 2026 Appointments of County Commissioners to Various Boards, Commi-ees, and Commissions3.Approval of the Order of Approval for Special Use Permit (S25-06) 4.Approval of the November 2025 Tax Collec;on Reports 5.Approval of Bank Authoriza;on for Live Oak Bank 6.Adop;on of Budget Amendments 7.Adop;on of Resolu;on Approving the Award of Bid for the Purchase of Two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoes to Modern Chevrolet for $107,814 ESTIMATED MINUTES REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS 8. Considera;on of Na;onal Day of Racial Healing Proclama;on 15 9. Presenta;on of Cape Fear Public U;lity Authority (CFPUA) Annual Report for 2025 45 10.Quasi-Judicial Hearing Special Use Permit – (S25-05 – Big Apple RV Park) – Request by Jonathan Washburn, applicant, on behalf of Joseph Burke “Burke” Freedland with HBD Partners and Dorothy “Do-y” Freedland with Market Street Partners, LLC property owners, for the use of Campground / Recrea;onal Vehicle (RV) Park in a R-15, Residen;al district on approximately 27.32 acres located at the 8600 block of Stephens Church Road. 5 11. Commi-ee Appointments Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 5 PUBLIC CO MMENTS (limit three minutes) ESTIMATED MINUTES ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS 12.Addi;onal Items County Commissioners County A-orney Clerk to the Board County Manager 13.ADJOURN Note: Minutes listed for each item are es.mated, and if a preceding item takes less ;me, the Board will move forward un;l the agenda is completed. Mission New Hanover County is commi-ed to providing equitable opportuni;es and excep;onal public services through good governance to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and thriving community for all. Vision A vibrant, prosperous, diverse coastal community commi-ed to building a sustainable future for genera;ons to come. Shared Values Professionalism - Equity - Integrity - Innova;on - Stewardship - Accountability Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/20/2026 Consent DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board CONTACT(S): Kym Crowell SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes BRIEF SUMMARY: Approve minutes from the following meengs: Agenda Review held on December 11, 2025 Regular Meeng held on December 15, 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Good Governance Effecve County Management Increase transparency and awareness about county acons RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve minutes. COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 1 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/20/2026 Consent DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Chair LeAnn Pierce CONTACT(S): Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board SUBJECT: Approval of 2026 Appointments of County Commissioners to Various Boards, Commi1ees, and Commissions BRIEF SUMMARY: Aached for approval is the proposed 2026 appointments of the County Commissioners to various boards, commiees, and commissions. The appointments are based on Board input. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Good Governance Effec(ve County Management Increase transparency and awareness about county ac(ons RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve 2026 Appointments List of County Commissioners to various boards, commiees, and commissions. ATTACHMENTS: Descrip(on 2026 Appointments COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 2 This page intentionally left blank. DRAFT – NOT APPROVED NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 2026 APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE 2025 2026 Airlie Gardens Foundation Board of Directors Commissioner Zapple Commissioner Zapple Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees (Also serves on CFCC BOT Long-Range Planning Committee) Commissioner Scalise Vice Chair Scalise Cape Fear Council of Governments Executive Committee (Delegate) Commissioner Walker Commissioner Walker Cape Fear Council of Governments Executive Committee (Alternate) Chair Rivenbark Commissioner Rivenbark Cape Fear Museum Advisory Board Commissioner Scalise Vice Chair Scalise Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority/WAVE Transit (WAVE representative also serves on the WMPO) Commissioner Scalise Commissioner Walker Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Commissioner Scalise Vice Chair Scalise Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Commissioner Zapple Commissioner Zapple Legion Stadium Commission Commissioner Walker Commissioner Walker Legion Stadium Commission Commissioner Zapple Commissioner Zapple Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Vice Chair Pierce Chair Pierce Lower Cape Fear River Program Advisory Board Commissioner Zapple Commissioner Zapple Lower Cape Fear Water & Sewer Authority Commissioner Zapple Commissioner Zapple New Hanover County ABC Board Chair Rivenbark Commissioner Rivenbark New Hanover County Airport Authority Vice Chair Pierce Chair Pierce New Hanover County Health & Human Services Board Commissioner Walker Commissioner Walker New Hanover County Financing Corporation, Inc. (Requires Chair to serve) Chair Rivenbark Chair Pierce New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority Vice Chair Pierce Chair Pierce Parks Conservancy Board of Directors Vice Chair Pierce Chair Pierce Smart Start of New Hanover County Commissioner Zapple Commissioner Zapple Southeastern Economic Development Commission Commissioner Walker Commissioner Walker Southeastern Partnership Inc./Economic Development Commissioner Walker Commissioner Walker Trillium Health Resources – Southern Regional Advisory Board Commissioner Zapple Commissioner Zapple Wilmington Business Development Chair Rivenbark Commissioner Rivenbark Wilmington Chamber of Commerce (Requires the Chair to serve) Chair Rivenbark Chair Pierce Wilmington Downtown Inc. Commissioner Walker Commissioner Walker Wilmington/New Hanover Port, Waterway & Beach Commission Vice Chair Pierce Chair Pierce Wilmington Regional Film Commission Chair Rivenbark Commissioner Rivenbark Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) Chair Rivenbark Commissioner Rivenbark NEW HANOVER COUNTY Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 2 - 1 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/20/2026 Consent DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): K. Jordan Smith, NHC County Aorney, Karen Richards, NHC Deputy County Aorney CONTACT(S): Jordan Smith and Karen Richards SUBJECT: Approval of the Order of Approval for Special Use Permit (S25-06) BRIEF SUMMARY: At the December 15, 2025 mee%ng, the Board conducted a quasi-judicial hearing and voted to approve Special Use Permit (S25-06). North Carolina General Statute 160D-406 requires that the Board's decision be reduced to wri%ng and approved by the Board. The aached order has been prepared to comply with this statute and reflects the Board's decision to approve Special Use Permit (S25-06). STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Good Governance Effec%ve County Management Increase transparency and awareness about county ac%ons RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve the order approving Special Use Permit (S25-06). ATTACHMENTS: Descrip%on S25-06 Order COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 3 This page intentionally left blank. COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ORDER TO APPROVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT Other Metal Product Manufacturing in an I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District S25-06 – Other Metal Product Manufacturing in an I-1 The County Commissioners for New Hanover County (the “County Commissioners”), having held a public hearing on December 15, 2025, to consider application number S25-06 submitted by Standard Technologies, applicant, on behalf of H Philip Berman Jr and Jim F. Teachey and Marsella D. Teachey, property owners, for Other Metal Product Manufacturing in an I-1, Light Industrial district on approximately 34.7 acres located at 4901 Las Tortugas Drive, and having heard all of the evidence and arguments presented at the hearing, the County Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT: 1.No evidence was presented in opposition to this application. 2.Based on the report and testimony of Cal Morgan, MAI, the use of the property will not negatively impact the value of adjoining or adjacent property. 3.The County Commissioners FIND AS A FACT that all of the specific requirements set forth in Section 10.3.5.D of the County Unified Development Ordinance WILL be satisfied if the property is developed in accordance with the plans and findings submitted in the application to the County Commissioners. Based on the foregoing FINDINGS OF FACT, the County Commissioners make the following CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: 1.It is the County Commissioners’ CONCLUSION that the proposed use DOES satisfy the first general requirement listed in the Ordinance; namely the requirement that the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved. 2.It is the County Commissioners’ CONCLUSION that the proposed use DOES satisfy the second general requirement listed in the Ordinance; namely that the use meets all required conditions and specifications due to the following findings: 3.It is the County Commissioners’ CONCLUSION that the proposed use DOES satisfy the third general requirement listed in the Ordinance; namely that the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use is a public necessity. 4.It is the County Commissioners’ CONCLUSION that the proposed use DOES satisfy the fourth general requirement listed in the Ordinance; namely that the location and Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 3 - 1 - 1 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 plan of development for New Hanover county. 5.Therefore, because the County Commissioners conclude that all of the general and specific conditions precedent to the issuance of a special use permit HAVE been satisfied, IT IS ORDERED that the application for the issuance of a special use permit be APPROVED. Ordered this 20th day of January, 2026. ____________________________ LeAnn Pierce, Chair Attest: _____________________________ Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 3 - 1 - 2 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/20/2026 Consent DEPARTMENT: Tax PRESENTER(S): Allison Snell, NHC Tax Administrator CONTACT(S): Allison Snell and Trina Baxley, NHC Tax Collecons Supervisor SUBJECT: Approval of the November 2025 Tax Collec/on Reports BRIEF SUMMARY: NCGS 105-350 requires the Tax Collector to submit a report showing the amount of taxes collected. The report for November 2025 in comparison to November 2024 is as follows: New Hanover County November 2025 November 2024 Real Property 55.16%56.72% Personal Property 32.63%29.05% Motor Vehicle 100.00%100.00% Overall Collecon Rate 55.15%55.96% Total Collected YTD $ 130,089,733.81 $ 120,307,590.20 New Hanover County Debt Service November 2025 November 2024 Real Property 55.00%56.65% Personal Property 30.96%28.31% Motor Vehicle 100.00%100.00% Overall Collecon Rate 55.05%55.85% Total Collected YTD $ 4,882,501.95 $ 5,913,105.13 Grand Total Collected YTD $ 134,972,235.76 $ 126,220,695.33 New Hanover County Fire District November 2025 November 2024 Real Property 61.40%64.27% Personal Property 31.66%27.21% Motor Vehicle 100.00%100.00% Overall Collecon Rate 60.74%62.47% Total Collected YTD $ 13,482,067.70 $ 8,723,019.24 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 4 Good Governance Strong Financial Performance Proacvely manage the county budget RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approval of the reports. ATTACHMENTS: November 2025 EOM - NHC1 November 2025 EOM - NHC3 November 2025 EOM - NHC2 COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 4 STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: New Hanover County Monthly Collection Report for November 2025 Current Year 2025-2026 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed $224,402,353.24 11,503,888.28$ 5,720,291.04$ 241,626,532.56$ Abatements ($5,998,862.15)(62,181.14)$ -$ (6,061,043.29)$ Adjustments $127,886.91 93,106.05$ -$ 220,992.96$ Total Taxes Charged 218,531,378.00$ 11,534,813.19$ 5,720,291.04$ 235,786,482.23$ Collections to Date $120,944,885.38 3,775,397.88$ 5,720,291.04$ 130,440,574.30$ *Refunds 397,037.49$ 13,712.05$ -$ 410,749.54$ Write-off 165.65$ 1,864.35$ -$ 2,030.00$ Outstanding Balance 97,983,364.46$ 7,771,263.01$ -$ 105,754,627.47$ Collection Percentage 55.16%32.63%100.00%55.15% YTD Interest Collected 2,238.31$ -$ 57,670.74$ 59,909.05$ Total 2025-2026 Collections YTD 130,089,733.81$ Prior Years 2015-2024 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $1,373,705.68 $3,594,023.66 221.10$ 4,967,950.44$ Abatements (429.99)$ ($17,506.75)-$ (17,936.74)$ Adjustments -$ $0.00 -$ -$ Total Levy 1,373,275.69$ 3,576,516.91$ 221.10$ 4,950,013.70$ Collections to Date 290,167.43$ $158,217.73 -$ 448,385.16$ *Refunds 29,408.12$ 72,494.92$ -$ 101,903.04$ Write-off 33,441.91$ 511,013.79$ 221.10$ 544,676.80$ Outstanding Balance 1,079,074.47$ 2,979,780.31$ -$ 5,148,208.38$ YTD Interest Collected 48,069.93$ $23,032.78 -$ 71,102.71$ Total Prior Year Collections YTD 417,584.83$ Grand Total All Collections YTD 130,507,318.64$ * Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANOVER COUNTY Chair Clerk to the Board Date NH EOMBoard of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 4 - 1 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. New Hanover County Debt Service Monthly Collection Report for November 2025 Current Year 2025-2026 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed $8,372,508.43 455,943.29$ 253,511.50$ 9,081,963.22$ Abatements ($223,805.14)(2,365.87)$ -$ (226,171.01)$ Adjustments $4,768.26 3,471.81$ -$ 8,240.07$ Total Taxes Charged 8,153,471.55$ 457,049.23$ 253,511.50$ 8,864,032.28$ Collections to Date $4,488,435.31 141,451.79$ 253,511.50$ 4,883,398.60$ *Refunds 3,937.97$ 1.44$ -$ 3,939.41$ Write-off 7.20$ 69.26$ -$ 76.46$ Outstanding Balance 3,668,967.01$ 315,529.62$ -$ 3,984,496.63$ Collection Percentage 55.00%30.96%100.00%55.05% YTD Interest Collected 143.77$ -$ 2,898.99$ 3,042.76$ Total 2025-2026 Collections YTD 4,882,501.95$ Prior Years 2015-2024 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll $103,112.06 $347,404.10 -$ 450,516.16$ Abatements ($56.74)($1,123.34)-$ (1,180.08)$ Adjustments $0.00 $0.00 -$ -$ Total Levy 103,055.32$ 346,280.76$ -$ 449,336.08$ Collections to Date $17,940.34 $7,024.59 -$ 24,964.93$ *Refunds 933.49$ 27.02$ -$ 960.51$ Write-off 78.64$ 0.90$ -$ 79.54$ Outstanding Balance 85,969.83$ 339,282.29$ -$ 425,411.20$ YTD Interest Collected $4,207.88 $2,264.77 -$ 6,472.65$ Total Prior Year Collections YTD 30,477.07$ Grand Total All Collections YTD 4,912,979.02$ * Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANOVER COUNTY Chair Clerk to the Board Date NH3 EOMBoard of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 4 - 2 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. New Hanover County Fire District Monthly Collection Report for November 2025 Current Year 2025-2026 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll/Billed 20,828,270.55$ 1,200,516.73$ 545,911.19$ 22,574,698.47$ Abatements (398,049.57)$ (3,483.88)$ -$ (401,533.45)$ Adjustments 12,406.69$ 3,429.68$ -$ 15,836.37$ Total Taxes Charged 20,442,627.67$ 1,200,462.53$ 545,911.19$ 22,189,001.39$ Collections to Date 12,556,045.13$ 379,772.82$ 545,911.19$ 13,481,729.14$ *Refunds 4,544.55$ 9.50$ -$ 4,554.05$ Write-off 35.68$ 250.06$ -$ 285.74$ Outstanding Balance 7,891,091.41$ 820,449.15$ -$ 8,711,540.56$ Collection Percentage 61.40%31.66%100.00%60.74% YTD Interest Collected 286.50$ -$ 4,606.11$ 4,892.61$ Total 2025-2026 Collections YTD 13,482,067.70$ Prior Years 2015-2024 Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles Combined Scroll 94,542.32$ 198,103.71$ -$ 292,646.03$ Abatements -$ 19,981.65$ -$ 19,981.65$ Adjustments -$ 145.93$ -$ 145.93$ Total Levy 94,542.32$ 218,231.29$ -$ 312,773.61$ Collections to Date 17,294.13$ 25,087.39$ -$ 42,381.52$ *Refunds -$ 19.97$ -$ 19.97$ Write-off 1,876.76$ 23,801.95$ -$ 25,678.71$ Outstanding Balance 75,371.43$ 169,361.92$ -$ 296,090.77$ YTD Interest Collected 3,481.14$ 1,273.93$ -$ 4,755.07$ Total Prior Year Collections YTD 47,136.59$ Grand Total All Collections YTD 13,529,204.29$ * Detailed information for Refunds can be found in the Tax Office NEW HANOVER COUNTY Chair Clerk to the Board Date FD EOMBoard of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 4 - 3 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/20/2026 Consent DEPARTMENT: Finance PRESENTER(S): Eric Credle, NHC Chief Financial Officer CONTACT(S): Eric Credle SUBJECT: Approval of Bank Authoriza.on for Live Oak Bank BRIEF SUMMARY: Aached is an enty authorizaon for Live Oak Bank, a Wilmington-based commercial bank. The Board’s approval of this authorizaon will provide the County with another opon for banking services and allow the County to diversify its cash balances. All deposits held at the bank will be FDIC-insured and/or subject to the North Carolina Treasurer Office’s collateral requirements. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Good Governance Effecve County Management Increase transparency and awareness about county acons RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Approve the Bank Authorizaon. ATTACHMENTS: Descripon Bank Authorization COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. 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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/20/2026 Consent DEPARTMENT: Finance PRESENTER(S): Eric Credle, NHC Chief Financial Officer CONTACT(S): Eric Credle and Amanda Kostusiak, NHC Budget Officer SUBJECT: Adop#on of Budget Amendments BR IEF SUMMARY: The following budget amendments amend the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. 26-024 - The Bobby Jean's Kids funds are u,lized to assist in bolstering the wellbeing of foster children in ways the child welfare system does not typically fund, such as summer camp, school events, school uniforms, etc. $5,000. 26-025 - This ac,on increases the budget for the NHC Stabiliza,on and Re-entry Center (STAR), u,lizing the interest earned on grant funds previously awarded to the county. The original $3.7 million grant was received in June 2024, and the grant has been fully expensed however, the project is s,ll on-going. $149,972. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIG NMENT: Good Governance Effec,ve County Management Increase transparency and awareness about county ac,ons RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Adopt the ordinances for the budget amendments listed. ATTACHMENTS: Descrip,on BA 26-024 Bobby Jean's Kids BA 26-025 STAR COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 6 This page intentionally left blank. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Strategic Objective(s): Decrease Increase Total -$5,000$5,000$ -$5,000$5,000$ Decrease Increase Total -$5,000$5,000$ -$5,000$5,000$ 41,504,370$ 41,509,370$ Appropriated Fund Balance -$ -$ ATTEST: Section 3: Documentation of Adoption This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment(s) 26 - amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, is adopted. Adopted, this 20th day of January, 2026. (SEAL) LeAnn Pierce, Chair Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Total Prior to Actions Today Total if Actions Taken Section 2: Explanation BA 26-024 Bobby Jean's Kids - Bobby Jean Harvey, former DSS Social worker, created Bobby Jean’s Kids in 2006 with a focused mission about service and trying to make a difference in foster children's lives. Bobby Jean’s funding helps dozens of foster children in a variety of ways for things the child welfare system does not typically fund, such as: •Summer Camp •School Events (i.e., Prom/Homecoming tickets and clothing) •School Uniforms •After School Care •Computers •Graduation (i.e., cap and gown, announcements, and class rings) •Appliances •Furniture No county match is required. Departmental Budget Fund: General BA 26-024 Bobby Jean's Kids Revenue: Total BA 26-024 Bobby Jean's Kids Department: Department of Social Services 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: January 20, 2026 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET Community Safety and Well Being Connect residents to individualized services at the right time with a variety of service providers. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 6 - 1 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment Strategic Focus Area: Strategic Objective(s): Decrease Increase Total -$ 149,972$ 149,972$ -$ 149,972$ 149,972$ Decrease Increase Total -$ 149,972$ 149,972$ -$ 149,972$ 149,972$ 7,170,917$ 7,320,889$ Section 2: Explanation Section 3: Documentation of Adoption Adopted, this 20th day of January, 2026. (SEAL) ATTEST: 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) 26-025 amending the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, is adopted. LeAnn Pierce, Chair Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Total Prior to Actions Today Total if Actions Taken BA 26-025 Increases the budget for the NHC Stabilization and Re-entry Center (STAR) by $149,972. This amount represents the interest earned on grant funds previously awarded to the county by the NC Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM). The original $3.7 million grant, received in June 2024, was designated for capital improvements to the STAR center located on Robin Hood Road. Consistent with grant regulations, the earned interest is subject to the same requirements and restrictions as the initial OSBM funds and must be spent exclusively on eligible capital expenditures for the facility. STAR Capital Project Budget Fund: Capital Improvement Projects BA 26-025 Grant Interest Revenue Revenue: Total BA 26-025 Capital Project Expense 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: January 20, 2026 NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET Community Safety and Well Being Effectively and Efficiently respond to public health and safety demands. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 6 - 2 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/20/2026 Consent DEPARTMENT: Finance PRESENTER(S): Chief Jonathan Hart, NHC Sheriff CONTACT(S): Chief Hart, Eric Credle, NHC Chief Financial Officer SUBJECT: Adop#on of Resolu#on Approving the Award of Bid for the Purchase of Two (2) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoes to Modern Chevrolet for $107,814 BRI EF SUMMARY: On November 19, 2025, formal bids were originally received and publicly opened for the purchase of two (2) Chevrolet Tahoes. At December 15, 2025 Board of County Commissioners mee.ng, based on the recommenda.on of staff a/er an internal review of the bid process, the Board rejected all bids. The purchase was rebid on December 17, 2025, with formal bids due on December 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Government Center Mul.purpose Room 136. Three (3) bidders submi9ed bids in response to the rebid as detailed below: DAAB Procurement $117,000 Donohoo Chevrolet $113,436 Modern Chevrolet $107,814 Modern Chevrolet, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a price of $107,814 is being recommended for award. Funds are available in the Sheriff's exis.ng 2026 budget for the purchase of the vehicles. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGN MENT: Community Safety & Well-being The community supports a life that mi.gates health and safety risks Effec.vely and efficiently respond to public health and safety demands. RECOM MENDED MOTION AND REQU ESTED ACTION S: Adopt the resolu.on approving the award of bid to Modern Chevrolet for the purchase of two (2) Chevrolet Tahoes in the amount of $107,814 ATTACHMENTS: Resolution Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 7 Official Rebid Summary Sheet COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approve bid. COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION PURCHASE OF TWO CHEVROLET TAHOES WHEREAS, on November 19, 2025, formal bids were originally received and publicly opened for the purchase of two (2) Chevrolet Tahoes; and WHEREAS, at the December 15, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting, based on the recommendation of staff after an internal review of the bid process, the Board rejected all bids, and the purchase was rebid on December 17, 2025, with formal bids due on December 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Government Center Multipurpose Room 136; and WHEREAS, three (3) bidders submitted bids in response to the solicitation as detailed below: DAAB Procurement $117,000 Donohoo Chevrolet $113,436 Modern Chevrolet $107,814; and WHEREAS, Modern Chevrolet, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a price of $107,814 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 Modern Chevrolet for the purchase of two (2) Chevrolet Tahoes in the amount of $107,814 is approved and County staff are directed to process any required documents to complete the transaction. ADOPTED this 20th day of January, 2026. NEW HANOVER COUNTY ___________________________________________ ______ LeAnn Pierce, Chair ATTEST: ___________________________________________ ___ Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 7 - 1 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BID RECAP SHEET REBID - Purchase of (2) 2026 Chevrolet Tahoes BID OPENING: DECEMBER 30, 2025 AT 3:00 PM VENDOR NAME: VENDOR NAME: VENDOR NAME: DAAB Procurment Donohoo Chevrolet Modern Chevrolet Contact Info: Bolanle Basoto Contact Info: Jamey Carson Contact Info: Randy Andrews 973-609-0076 256-845-3525 336-722-4191 44 Altacrest Drive 1000 Greenhill Blvd NW 5955 University Parkway Clayton, NC 27527 Fort Payne, AL 35967 Winson Salem, NC 27105 Email:info@daabprocurmentllc.com Email: jcarson@doohoochevrolet.com Email:randrews@modernauto.com Specifications Met Specifications YES YES YES Delivery/Availability On Lot/Ready for Pickup? YES YES YES Forms Included Bid Form YES YES YES MWBE Form YES YES YES E-Verify Form YES YES YES Iran Divestment Act Form YES YES YES Pricing Unit (each)/Ext. Price Unit (each)/Ext. Price Unit (each)/Ext. Price $ 58,500.00 $ 117,000.00 $ 54,564.00 109128.00 $ 53,907.00 $ 107,814.00 Other Charges 436 872.00 Other Charges 1018 2036.00 Delivery to 3950 Juvenile Ctr. Dr. Castle Hayne, NC 28429 700 1400.00 - - Total $ 117,000.00 $ 113,436.00 $ 107,814.00 Award Recommendation Modern Chevrolet is the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and will be recommended for award at New Hanover County Commissioners’ meeting to be held on January 20, 2026. Reviewed by Finance/Purchasing Bids received by Lena Butler, Purchasing Supervisor and Courtney Prince, Purchasing Agent. Bid tabulation prepared and certified by Courtney Prince, Purchasing Agent. Date: 1/5/2025 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 7 - 2 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. 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 : 1/20/2026 Regular D E PA R T M E N T: C o unty Manager P R E S E N T E R(S ): N a dira N a sh, C hair of T he N H C C o mmissio n on African American H istory, H erita ge a nd C ulture C O N TA C T (S ): L inda T hompson, N ew H ano ver C o unty C hief C ivic E ngagement O fficer S U B J EC T: C onsidera(on of N a(onal Day of Racial Healin g P roc lam a(on B R I E F S U M M A RY: T he N ew Ha nover C o unty C ommission on Af rican American Histo ry, H eritage, and C ulture requests the B o ard adopt a pro clama$o n recognizing the N a$onal D ay o f R acial H ea ling and enco uraging reflec$on, mutua l respect, respec(ul dialogue, and posi$ve community engagement. S T R AT EGI C P L A N A L I G N M E N T: Community S afety & Well-being Residents feel s upported and connected to their community Build rela$onships and create oppor tuni$es that enhance engagement for a div ers e community. 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 mmended adop$o n. AT TA C H M E N T S : Descrip$on National Day of Racial Healing Proclamation 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 adop$o n. C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S : Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 8 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of fostering a community grounded in mutual respect, dignity, and understanding among all residents; and WHEREAS, strong communities are built through open dialogue and a shared commitment to treating one another with fairness and civility; and WHEREAS, the National Day of Racial Healing, observed annually on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King Jr. Day, provides an opportunity for individuals and communities to reflect on shared values, promote understanding, and strengthen relationships across diffe rences; and WHEREAS, opportunities for respectful conversation and community engagement can help build trust, encourage cooperation, and support a welcoming environment for all who live and work in New Hanover County; and WHEREAS, recognizing and promoting shared values contributes to a stronger, more connected community by encouraging respect and understanding among residents; and WHEREAS, New Hanover County encourages residents, organizations, and community partners to observe this day in ways that promote unity, understanding, and positive community connections. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that Tuesday, January 20, 2026, is hereby proclaimed as “National Day of Racial Healing” in New Hanover County. ADOPTED this the 20th day of January 2026. NEW HANOVER COUNTY _________________________________________ LeAnn Pierce, Chair ATTEST: _________________________________________ Kymberleigh G. Crowell, Clerk to the Board Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 8 - 1 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. 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 : 1/20/2026 Regular D E PA R T M E N T: C o unty Manager P R E S E N T E R(S ): Kenneth Waldro up, C F P U A E xecuve D irector C O N TA C T (S ): Kenneth Waldroup and C a mmie B ella my, C F P UA Public I nformao n O fficer S U B J EC T: P resenta&on of C ape Fear P ublic U &lity A uthority (C F P UA ) A nnual Report for 2025 B R I E F S U M M A RY: Kenneth Waldroup will present the 2025 annual report for the C ape Fear Public U lity Authority. 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 : Hear presentaon. 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) Hear presentaon. C O M M I S S I O N E R S ' A C T I O N S : Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 9 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/20/2026 Regular DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Amy Doss, NHC Development Review Planner CONTACT(S): Amy Doss; Robert Farrell, NHC Development Review Supervisor; Rebekah Roth, NHC Planning & Land Use Director SUBJECT: Quasi-Judicial Hearing Special Use Permit – (S25-05 – Big Apple RV Park) – Request by Jonathan Washburn, applicant, on behalf of Joseph Burke “Burke” Freedland with HBD Partners and Dorothy “Do<y” Freedland with Market Street Partners, LLC property owners, for the use of Campground / Recrea>onal Vehicle (RV) Park in a R-15, Residen>al district on approximately 27.32 acres located at the 8600 block of Stephens Church Road. BRIEF SUMMARY: The applicant has submi&ed a special use permit applica'on for the use of a Recrea'onal Vehicle (RV) park in an R-15, Residen'al district. The parcels are located just north of the Market Street and I-140 interchange. The project proposes a maximum of 89 recrea'onal vehicle pads, 2,000 square-foot each, manager's office, amenity building, pool, and associated parking. The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) allows for a Recrea'onal Vehicle (RV) park in the R-15 zoning district with a special use permit. The property fronts Stephens Church Road which connects to Market Street. Residen'al development under current zoning is es'mated to generate approximately 35 AM and 43 PM peak hour trips. The proposed RV park is es'mated to generate approximately 19 AM and 24 PM peak hour trips resul'ng in a reduc'on of 16 AM and 19 PM peak hour trips. The es'mated traffic generated from the site is under the 100 peak hour threshold that triggers the ordinance requirement for a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA). The 2016 Comprehensive Land Use Plan classifies the property as Community Mixed Use. This place type f ocuses on small-scale, compact, mixed use development pa&erns that serve all modes of travel and act as an a&ractor for county residents and visitors. Types of appropriate use include office, retail, mixed use, recrea'onal, commercial, ins'tu'onal, mul'-family and single-family residen'al. The Planning Board held a preliminary forum on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The purpose of the preliminary forum is for the Planning Board, public, and applicant to discuss the request before it moves to the Board of Commissioners for a quasi-judicial hearing. The preliminary forum is not a public hearing, and the Planning Board does not make a recommenda'on on special use permits. As a quasi-judicial hearing there are four principal conclusions the Board of Commissioners must make when considering a special use permit request based on clear, substan'al evidence presented at the hearing: 1. Will not materially endanger the public health or safety; Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10 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. P lease refer to the S cript for poten>al mo>on lan guage. AT TA C H M E N T S : Descrip'on S25-05 BOC Script S25-05 BOC Staff Report S25-05 Zoning Map S25-05 Future Land Use Map S25-05 Mailout Map S25-05 Application Cover Sheet S25-05 Application S25-05 Concept Plan Cover Sheet S25-05 Concept Plan S25-05 Public Comments 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 : Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10 SCRIPT for SPECIAL USE PERMIT Application (S25-05) Request by Jonathan Washburn, applicant, on behalf of Joseph Burke “Burke” Freedland with HBD Partners and Dorothy “Dotty” Freedland with Market Street Partners, LLC property owners, for the use of Campground / Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park in a R-15, Residential district on approximately 27.32 acres located at the 8600 block of Stephens Church Road. 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 30 minutes for their presentation and an additional 10 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. Board discussion 7. Opportunity for staff to answer board questions about the material presented by the applicant, if necessary. 8. Close the hearing 9. Vote on the Special Use Permit application. 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. Approval is subject to the applicant signing an agreement acknowledging the applicant’s consent to all of the following conditions agreed to by the applicant. If Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 1 - 1 the applicant does not provide a signed agreement within seven (7) business days from the date of approval, then the special use permit is considered denied. 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 condition 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)): __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 1 - 2 S25-05 Staff Report – Board of Commissioners 1-20-2026 Page 1 of 15 STAFF SUMMARY FOR S25-05 SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION APPLICATION SUMMARY Case Number: S25-05 Requests: S25-5 – R-15 Campground / Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park Applicant: Property Owner(s): Jonathon Washburn Joseph Burke Freedland with HBD Partners; Dorothy Freedland with Market Street Partners, LLC Location: Acreage: 8600 block of Stephens Church Road 27.32 PID(s): Comp Plan Place Type: R02900-001-009-000, R02900-001-008-000, R02900-001-070-000, R02800-001-162-001 Community Mixed Use Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Uses: Vacant land with partial road infrastructure Campground/Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park Current Zoning: R-15, Residential SURROUNDING AREA LAND USE ZONING North Wooded, residentially zoned land R-15 East Stephens Pointe Apartments CZD O&I South Market Street and I-140 Highway West DOT owned land, and wooded, residentially zoned land R-15 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 2 - 1 S25-05 Staff Report – Board of Commissioners 1-20-2026 Page 2 of 15 ZONING HISTORY July 7, 1972 Initially zoned R-15 (8B) COMMUNITY SERVICES Water/Sewer Public water and sewer are available through CFPUA. Fire Protection New Hanover County Fire Services, New Hanover County Porters Neck District, New Hanover County Station 14. Recreation Pages Creek Preserve, Ogden Park CONSERVATION, HISTORIC, & ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES Conservation The conservation resource map indicates there may be pocosin and savannah conservation resources on the site. Approximately 4.8 acres of the pocosin resources are underlaid with Class IV soils. The trigger for additional conservation standards is 5 acres. Additional field verification by the applicant during the TRC review process will be required to determine if additional standards may apply to the site. The conservation resources map indicates approximately 2.5 acres of savannah conservation resources may exist on site which is below the 5-acre minimum threshold that would trigger the additional ordinance requirements. Historic No known historic resources Archaeological No known archaeological resources Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 2 - 2 S25-05 Staff Report – Board of Commissioners 1-20-2026 Page 3 of 15 APPLICANT’S PROPOSED PLANS Site Plan with Staff Markup  The project features a one-way loop road with a separate entrance and exit onto Stephens Church Road with a sewage dumping station located on a pull-off near the exit.  Located off the loop road will be a maximum of eighty-nine (89) designated RV sites, an amenity building, pool, and manager’s office with associated parking on approximately 27.32 acres. Uses are limited to RV camping and associated recreational and amenity uses to serve the RV campers. Other uses intended for individuals that are not temporarily staying at the RV park are not under consideration and would require separate review and approval.  In addition to the 0.45 acres of designated open space, there is an existing pond intended to provide recreational opportunities as well as stormwater management for the site.  During the preliminary forum the applicant indicated the stormwater pond might be used for swimming in addition to canoeing, fishing or other water-based recreational activities. New Hanover County Environmental Health and the Engineering Department have stated that stormwater control measures such as wet ponds are not suitable for swimming due to potential health and safety hazards. Stormwater control measures are engineered to manage I-140 ramp Amenity building and parking Protected Wetlands Existing Pond & Proposed Stormwater Pool Manager’s Office Protected Wetlands 20’ Transitional Buffer N 50’ Existing Tree Retention Buffer Open Space Sewage Dumping Station Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 2 - 3 S25-05 Staff Report – Board of Commissioners 1-20-2026 Page 4 of 15 flood control and filter pollutants from urban runoff, making the unsuitable for human contact because they collect runoff from roads, parking lots, and roofs which contain various pollutants.  While the site contains approximately 5.64 acres of wetlands. The loop road and RV campsites have been designed to minimize disturbance; however, about 0.11 acres of wetland impacts are anticipated.  In addition to the Type A 20-foot-wide transitional buffer required adjacent to the residentially zoned property along the northern and western boundaries, the applicant has included a condition designating a 50-foot wide tree retention buffer along all property boundaries. The 50-foot tree retention buffer is intended to protect all trees located within 50 feet of the property line to preserve the natural aesthetic and character of the RV park. No trees within this buffer will be cut down. ZONING CONSIDERATIONS  Campground/Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks are permitted in the R-15 district with approval of a Special Use Permit and are subject to the requirements in Section 4.3.4.E.2 of the UDO. These standards generally address access, minimum dimensions, parking, structures, signage, density, open space, and water and sewer.  Every RV Park shall have a minimum of 25 spaces, each with a designated minimum of 2,000 square feet per space for RV and passenger vehicle parking. The concept plan shows a maximum 89 spaces, each a minimum of 2,000 square feet meeting the ordinance requirement.  Required sanitary facilities have been provided on the site plan.  Campground/RV Parks require a minimum of 0.25 acres of open space for every 50 camping/RV sites. The applicant’s concept plan reflects 89 spaces, and 0.45 acres of open space is provided on the concept plan, sufficiently meeting ordinance requirements. Additionally, the wetlands and the pond will also be open, which accounts for another 5.64 and 3.88 acres respectively for a total of 9.97 acres of open space. This is approximately 9.5 acres above what is required by the ordinance.  The proposed 20-foot-wide paved road meets the requirements for an all-weather road, a minimum of 12-feet wide with a minimum 20-foot-wide right-of-way required by the ordinance.  Section 4.3.4.E.2.f states all spaces shall be located on sites with elevations that are not susceptible to flooding. The subject parcel is not within a Special Flood Hazard Area or within a non-regulatory Advisory Flood Hazard Area. While there are approximately 5.64 acres of wetlands on site, the RV campsite spaces are shown outside of those wetland areas.  Section 4.3.4.E.2.k states that when RV campgrounds have more than one direct access onto a public road, they shall not be less than 300 feet apart or closer than 300 feet to a public road intersection. While the site provides two driveway connections to Stephens Church Road less than 300 feet apart, the concept plan indicates one is for ingress and the other is for egress only. While not specifically listed as a condition, if approved, the inclusion of the access limitation on the concept plan can be enforced as a condition of the concept plan. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 2 - 4 S25-05 Staff Report – Board of Commissioners 1-20-2026 Page 5 of 15  Section 4.3.4.E.2.u requires the RV Park to maintain a register book; however, it does not stipulate a limit on how long people can stay.  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. AREA DEVELOPMENT Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 2 - 5 S25-05 Staff Report – Board of Commissioners 1-20-2026 Page 6 of 15 TRANSPORTATION CURRENT CONDITIONS Intensity of Current Zoning Typical development under current zoning would allow a maximum of 108 single-family dwelling units. PROPOSED ACCESS Primary Access Full access onto Stephens Church Road EXISTING ROADWAY CHARACTERISTICS Affected Roadway Stephens Church Road Market Street Type of Roadway Local Principal Arterial Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 2 - 6 S25-05 Staff Report – Board of Commissioners 1-20-2026 Page 7 of 15 Roadway Planning Capacity (AADT) N/A 20,684.16 Latest Traffic Volume (AADT) - 2023 N/A 46,500 Latest WMPO Point-in-Time Count (DT) N/A 50,123 Current Level of Congestion N/A Over Capacity Sources Source of Planning Capacity: WMPO Source of Latest Traffic Volume: 2023 Source of WMPO Point-in-Time Count: 2024 TRAFFIC GENERATION Traffic Generation by Present Designation Traffic Generated by Proposed Project Potential Impact of Proposed Project AM Peak Hour Trips 35 19 -16 PM Peak Hour Trips 43 24 -19 Assumptions Typical Development with Existing Zoning – 79 single family dwelling units. Proposed Development – 89 campsites 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 The project is located on Stephens Church Road north of Market Street and the I-140 interchange. Stephens Church Road is a local road which does not experience sufficient traffic volumes to trigger regular measurement or assessment by NCDOT. The intersection of Stephens Church Road and Market Street is a controlled traffic light allowing vehicles to travel north on Market Street to make a left to access the site. The location of this site at the northern entrance to the County and proximity to the interchange provides the opportunity to reduce larger RVs on the Market Street corridor while allowing those staying at the site to access other areas of the county. While below the threshold for a TIA, the site will require review through DOT’s driveway permit process. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 2 - 7 S25-05 Staff Report – Board of Commissioners 1-20-2026 Page 8 of 15 ENVIRONMENTAL  The property is not within a Natural Heritage Area or the Special Flood Hazard Area.  The property is within the Pages Creek watershed.  Per the Classification of Soils in New Hanover County for Septic Tank Suitability, soils on the property consist of Class I (Suitable), Class III (Severe Limitation), and Class IV (Unsuitable) soils; however, the project is expected to be served by CFPUA water and sewer if developed.  The conservation resource map indicates there may be pocosin and savannah conservation resources on the site. Approximately 4.8 acres of the pocosin resources are underlaid with Class IV soils. The trigger for additional conservation standards is 5 acres. Additional field verification by the applicant during the TRC review process will be required to determine if additional standards may apply to the site. The conservation resources map indicates approximately 2.5 acres of savannah conservation resources may exist on site which is below the 5-acre minimum threshold that would trigger the additional ordinance requirements. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Context and Compatibility  The property is located off of Market Street, as one would enter the County coming from the north. It is adjacent to the Market St (USHWY 17) right-of-way and the I-140 right-of-way as well as undeveloped R-15 residential land to the west. Just to the north is an apartment complex.  The proposed Campground/RV Park acts as an appropriate transition between the highway corridors and the existing lower density residential development to the west, especially with the addition of the tree retention buffer.  The property is located just north of the Porter’s Neck commercial node providing services, amenities, and recreational opportunities.  Most of the surrounding land is either single-family residential, multi-family residential, or commercial uses intended to serve the surrounding homes. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 2 - 8 S25-05 Staff Report – Board of Commissioners 1-20-2026 Page 9 of 15 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 community. These place types are intended to identify general areas for particular development patterns and should not be interpreted as being parcel specific. Future Land Use Map Place Type Community Mixed Use Place Type Description Community Mixed Use: Focuses on small-scale, compact, mixed use development patterns that serve all modes of travel and act as an attractor for county residents and visitors. Types of appropriate use include office, retail, mixed use, recreational, commercial, institutional, multi-family and single-family residential. Analysis The 2016 Comprehensive Plan classifies the property as Community Mixed Use which encourages mixed use development patterns, including recreational uses, that attract county visitors. The proposed project location will serve visitors as they enter the County in their RVs, allowing them to stop without driving farther down Market Street. From this site, the I-140 ramp and Market Street provide access to the area’s attractions and activities including the Porter’s Neck commercial node. Situated at the intersection of I-140 and Market Street, the site also provides an appropriate transition to the single-family residential area located to the west. Proposed Conditions 1. Site to retain undisturbed tree save area within the area labeled as a 50-foot-wide existing tree retention buffer along all property lines as shown on the site plan. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 2 - 9 S25-05 Staff Report – Board of Commissioners 1-20-2026 Page 10 of 15 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. 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)): Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 2 - 10 S25-05 Staff Report – Board of Commissioners 1-20-2026 Page 11 of 15 ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 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)): ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 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. 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 Porter’s Neck Fire Service District. C. The project includes direct access onto Stephens Church Road which is located off Market Street. D. The AADT Planning Capacity for Stephens Church Road is not available. The AADT Planning Capacity for Market Street is 20,684 and the Latest Traffic Volume is 46,500 trips indicating it is over 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 Ogden Park and Pages Creek Preserve. G. The conservation resource map indicates pocosin wetlands on the property however they are only underlaid with approximately 2.5 acres of Class IV soils, therefore no additional development standards are required. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 2 - 11 S25-05 Staff Report – Board of Commissioners 1-20-2026 Page 12 of 15 H. New Hanover County Environmental Health and the Engineering Department have stated that stormwater control measures such as wet ponds are not suitable for swimming due to potential health and safety hazards. Stormwater control measures are engineered to manage flood control and filter pollutants from urban runoff, making the unsuitable for human contact because they collect runoff from roads, parking lots, and roofs which contain various pollutants. 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. Campground/Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park is allowed by Special Use Permit in the R-15, Residential zoning district. B. Setbacks for the R-15 district are as follows: front setback is 25 feet, side setback (street) is 15 feet, side setback (interior) is 10 feet, and the rear setback is 20 feet. All setbacks are reduced to 0 feet when in a Performance Residential Development, with the exception that buildings on the periphery of a Performance Residential Development be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the adjoining property line. C. Section 3.2.8.D states the maximum building height in the R-15 district is 40 feet. Structures elevated on open foundations consisting of piers, posts, columns or piles shall have a maximum height of 44 feet D. Section 4.3.4.E.2.a states there must be a minimum of 25 spaces. The concept plan shows an 89 spaces, which meets the required minimum number of spaces outlined in the ordinance. E. Section 4.3.4.E.2.b states that Recreational vehicles and travel trailers shall only be occupied in approved campgrounds. F. Section 4.3.4.E.2.c states that every space shall consist of a minimum area of 2,000 square feet and each space shall be designated on the ground by permanent markers or monuments. The concept plan shows all spaces have 2,000 square feet. G. Section 4.3.4.E.2.d states that parking spaces sufficient to accommodate at least one motor and camping vehicle shall be constructed within each space. The concept plan shows the area designated for each camping space can accommodate one motor and camping vehicle. H. Section 4.3.4.E.2.e states that all spaces developed adjacent to a public street shall be set back a minimum of 40 feet from the street right-of-way. The concept plan shows all spaces near a public right-of-way will be set back a minimum of 40 feet. I. Section 4.3.4.E.2.f states that all spaces shall be located on sites with elevations that are not susceptible to flooding. The spaces shall be graded to prevent any water from ponding or accumulating within the park. Each space shall be properly graded to obtain a reasonably flat site and to provide adequate drainage away from the space. The site is not located within a Special Flood Hazard Area. J. Section 4.3.4.E.2.g states that the park shall have all weather roads that directly abut each space. All road rights-of-way shall be 20 feet except that one-way roads may have a Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 2 - 12 S25-05 Staff Report – Board of Commissioners 1-20-2026 Page 13 of 15 minimum width of 12 feet. In areas of heavy traffic use, 30-foot rights-of-way shall be required. The concept plan shows all one-way roads as paved and 20 feet in width. K. Section 4.3.4.E.2.h states that no space shall have direct vehicular access to a public road. The concept plan shows no spaces with direct access to public roads. L. Section 4.3.4.E.2.i states that the park shall be developed with proper drainage ditches. All banks shall be sloped and seeded. M. Section 4.3.4.E.2.j states that cul-de-sacs or dead-end roads shall not exceed 1,000 feet in length measured from the entrance to the center of the turnaround. Any road designed to be permanently closed shall have a turnaround at the closed end with a minimum right-of- way diameter of 80 feet. N. Section 4.3.4.E.2.k states that when the park has more than one direct access to a public road, they shall not be less than 300 feet apart or closer than 300 feet to a public road intersection unless unusual site conditions demand otherwise. O. Section 4.3.4.E.2.l states that each park shall have a central structure or structures that will provide separate toilet facilities for both sexes. This structure may also contain a retail sales counter and/or coin operated machine for the park residents’ use only, provided there is no exterior advertising. Vending machines also may be permitted in a sheltered area. P. Section 4.3.4.E.2.m states that no swimming pool or bathing area shall be installed, altered, improved, or used without compliance with applicable Health department regulations. No bathing area shall be used without the approval of the New Hanover County Health Department. Q. Section 4.3.4.E.2.n states that sanitary facilities shall be provided in accordance with the following standards: all toilet, shower, lavatory, and laundry facilities shall be provided and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and kept in good repair at all times, they shall be safely and adequately lighted, facilities shall be easily accessible and conveniently located, all toilet, shower, lavatory, and laundry room facilities shall be acceptable to the New Hanover County Health department and shall be inconformity with all New Hanover County codes, and all buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the building codes for the county. R. Section 4.3.4.E.2.o states that water supply shall comply with the following standards: a safe, adequate, and conveniently located water supply must be provided for each park, and no water supply shall be installed, altered, or used without the approval of the New Hanover County Health Department. The applicant intends to connect to CFPUA for water and sewer. S. Section 4.3.4.E.2.p states that sewage disposal shall comply with the following standards: sewage dumping stations shall be approved by the New Hanover County Health Department, each park shall provide at least one sewage dumping station, no method of sewage disposal shall be installed, altered, or used without the approval of the New Hanover County Health department, and all sewage wastes from each park, including wastes from toilets, showers, bathtubs, lavatories, wash basins, sinks, and water using appliances not herein mentioned, shall be piped into the park’s sewage disposal system or systems. The concept plan shows a dumping station. T. Section 4.3.4.E.2.q states that open space shall be provided in accordance with the following standards: each park shall provide open space areas to serve the needs of the anticipated users, a minimum of 0.25 acres of level, well-drained ground for every 50 spaces shall be Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 2 - 13 S25-05 Staff Report – Board of Commissioners 1-20-2026 Page 14 of 15 required as open space, and the park owner is responsible for the development and maintenance of all open space areas. The concept plan shows adequate open space has been provided. U. Section 4.3.4.E.2.r states that fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with the following standards: the developer of any campground or recreational vehicle park with a central water system meeting State requirements for fire hydrants shall be responsible for providing adequate fire protection for the park through the provision of a fire hydrant located as close as possible to the entrance of the park, and the hydrant shall be connected to the central water system serving the park and in accordance with specification established by the County Fire Marshal. V. Section 4.3.4.E.2.s states that the park owner is responsible for refuse collection. W. Section 4.3.4.E.2.t states that it shall be unlawful for a person to park or store a mobile home in a campground or recreational vehicle park. However, one mobile home may be allowed within a park to be used as an office and/or residence of persons responsible for the operation and maintenance of the travel trailer park. X. Section 4.3.4.E.2.u states that it shall be the duty of the operator of the campground or recreational vehicle park to keep an accurate register containing a record of all occupants of the park. The owner shall keep the register available at all times for inspection by law enforcement officials, public health officials, and other officials whose duties necessitate acquisition of the information contained in the register. The register shall contain the following information: name and address of the occupants of each space, date entering and leaving the park, and the license number of each vehicle (car, truck, camping vehicle, etc.) with state of issuance, make, and type of equipment. 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 RV Park is on vacant property. B. Land uses in the immediate vicinity of the subject site are vacant land, single family residential, multi-family residential, NCDOT roadway, and mixed commercial along Market Street. 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. 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 Use Plan for New Hanover County. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 2 - 14 S25-05 Staff Report – Board of Commissioners 1-20-2026 Page 15 of 15 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 Stephens Pointe Apartments to the east, wooded R-15 to the north and west, and highway to the south. 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 Community Mixed Use. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 2 - 15 This page intentionally left blank. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 3 - 1 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 4 - 1 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 5 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. 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Th e s e p l a n s a n d a s s o c i a t e d d o c u m e n t s a r e t h e e x c l u s i v e p r o p e r t y o f T I M M O N S G R O U P a n d m a y n o t b e r e p r o d u c e d i n w h o l e o r i n p a r t a n d s h a l l n o t b e u s e d f o r a n y p u r p o s e w h a t s o e v e r , i n c l u s i v e , b u t n o t li m i t e d t o c o n s t r u c t i o n , b i d d i n g , a n d / o r c o n s t r u c t i o n s t a k i n g w i t h o u t t h e e x p r e s s w r i t t e n c o n s e n t o f T I M M O N S G R O U P . 43 0 E A S T W O O D R D | W I L M I N G T O N , N C 2 8 4 0 3 TE L 9 1 0 . 7 4 6 . 1 1 4 4 w w w . t i m m o n s . c o m TH I S D R A W I N G P R E P A R E D A T T H E WI L M I N G T O N O F F I C E S: \ 3 3 1 \ 7 2 5 5 3 - B i g _ A p p l e _ R V _ R e s o r t \ D W G \ S h e e t \ C D \ 7 2 5 5 3 - 3 3 1 - C 0 . 0 - C O V R . d w g | P l o t t e d b y No l a n S a n d i f e r 331 331 J. WALL 10/24/2025 BI G A P P L E R V R E S O R T NE W H A N O V E R C O U N T Y , N O R T H C A R O L I N A 72553 FO R R E V I E W PU R P O S E S O N L Y ALL CONSTRUCTION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NCDEQ, AND NCDOT STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND DETAILS. C0.0 CO V E R S H E E T 89 WILMINGTON, NC 28405 310 N KERR AVENUE JOHNATHAN W. WASHBURN BIG APPLE RV RESORT R-15 SPECIAL USE PERMIT VICINITY MAP NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA BIG APPLE RV RESORT PROPOSED USE: PROJECT: SITE DATA ENGINEER: TOTAL SITE AREA: PROPERTY LOCATION: DEVELOPER (APPLICANT): TOWNSHIP: CAMPGROUND/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK JOHN WALL, PE PHONE: 910-746-1144 WILMINGTON, NC 28403 430 EASTWOOD ROAD TIMMONS GROUP EMAIL: JOHN.WALL@TIMMONS.COM 34.309329, -77.783789 UNINCORPORATED NEW HANOVER COUNTY 27.32 ACRES EXISTING ZONING: EXISTING USE:VACANT PROPOSED NUMBER OF RESIDENCES: PARCEL IDS:R02900-001-009-000 (15.99 AC) PROPERTY OWNERS: 1"=500' 89 PULL-THROUGH RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPSITES WITH MANAGER'S OFFICE AND AMENITY BUILDING TYPE OF WORK: MARKET STREET PARTNERS, LLC WILMINGTON, NC 28403 PID: R02900-001-009-000 D.B.4979, PG 2808 ZONING: R-15 AREA: 15.99 AC HBD PARTNERS LLC WILMINGTON, NC 28403 PID: R02900-001-008-000 D.B.6656, PG 1153 ZONING: R-15 AREA: 1.53 AC PHONE: 910.352.2846 1" = 500' R02900-001-008-000 (1.53 AC) R02900-001-070-000 (2.89 AC) R02800-001-162-001 (6.91 AC) WILMINGTON, NC 28403 MARKET STREET PARTNERS, LLC WILMINGTON, NC 28403 HBD PARTNERS LLC HBD PARTNERS LLC WILMINGTON, NC 28403 PID: R02900-001-070-000 D.B.6569, PG 2959 ZONING: R-15 AREA: 2.89 AC HBD PARTNERS LLC WILMINGTON, NC 28403 PID: R02800-001-162-001 D.B.6569, PG 2959 ZONING: R-15 AREA: 6.91 AC Sheet List Table Sheet Number Sheet Title C0.0 COVER SHEET C1.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS C2.0 OVERALL SITE AND UTILITY PLAN Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 9 - 1 IRS IRS IRS IRS IRS IRS IRS 262.9 9 ' 150.0 5 ' NCDOT RW DISC NCDOT RW DISC IRF 1/2" IPF 1" IRF 1/2" IRF 1/2" NCDOT RW DISC NCDOT RW DISC NCDOT RW DISC IRF W/ DISC S6 4 ° 0 1 ' 4 8 " E 29 9 . 4 4 ' N45°37'40"E 1 1 2 0 . 9 5 ' S44°28'51"W 3 4 6 . 2 4 ' N86°37'49"E 591.13' Tota l 56.46'273.46' 261.21' S 4 1 ° 2 5 ' 5 4 " E 1 8 7 . 0 5 ' N44°04'18"E 142.07' (T i e ) N 4 1 ° 5 0 ' 4 2 " W 4 3 0 . 7 4 ' N 4 2 ° 0 4 ' 0 6 " W 7 1 3 . 4 3 ' N 4 2 ° 0 4 ' 0 6 " W 1 2 3 2 . 9 2 ' S 4 8 ° 4 0 ' 3 0 " E 7 9 9 . 6 9 ' C1 C 2 C3 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 1 49.20 GPS 1 R/C 2 55.35 GPS 2 R/C 50 55 60 5 5 5 5 55 5 0 55 46 47 48 48 47 46 48 49 49 50 51 52 53 51 51 5 0 48 5 0 50 5 1 5 2 53 5 4 5 5 5 5 50 49 48 47 44 45 5 0 4 8 5 0 49 4 8 4 7 46 4 8 45 54 46 49 51 48 49 46 48 IRS IRS IRS IRS IRS IRS IRS 262.9 9 ' 150.0 5 ' NCDOT RW DISC NCDOT RW DISC IRF 1/2" IPF 1" IRF 1/2" IRF 1/2" NCDOT RW DISC NCDOT RW DISC NCDOT RW DISC IRF W/ DISC S6 4 ° 0 1 ' 4 8 " E 29 9 . 4 4 ' N45°37'40"E 1 1 2 0 . 9 5 ' S44°28'51"W 3 4 6 . 2 4 ' N86°37'49"E 591.13' Tota l 56.46'273.46' 261.21' S 4 1 ° 2 5 ' 5 4 " E 1 8 7 . 0 5 ' N44°04'18"E 142.07' (T i e ) N 4 1 ° 5 0 ' 4 2 " W 4 3 0 . 7 4 ' N 4 2 ° 0 4 ' 0 6 " W 7 1 3 . 4 3 ' N 4 2 ° 0 4 ' 0 6 " W 1 2 3 2 . 9 2 ' S 4 8 ° 4 0 ' 3 0 " E 7 9 9 . 6 9 ' C1 C 2 C3 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 1 49.20 GPS 1 R/C 2 55.35 GPS 2 R/C 100001 49.09 AERIAL PANEL SET 100002 55.43 AERIAL PANEL SET 100003 58.24 AERIAL PANEL SET 100004 59.91 AERIAL PANEL SET 100007 51.39 AERIAL PANEL SET 100008 48.87 AERIAL PANEL SET LOT LINE TO BE VACATED EXISTING WETLANDS (TYP.) EXISTING WETLANDS (TYP.) EXISTING WETLANDS (TYP.) LOT LINE TO BE VACATED OPEN WATER LOT LINE TO BE VACATED NC DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION DB 2719, PG 495 PARID: R02800-001-162-000 DYC LLC DB 6662, PG 1246 PARID: R02800-001-098-000 Foy Shelton Thornton Testamentary Trust B DB 4924, PG 351 PARID: R02900-001-007-000 Foy Shelton Thornton Testamentary Trust B DB 4924, PG 351 PARID: R02900-001-005-000 STEPHENS POINT LLC DB 5803, PG 2349 MB 59, PG 18 PARID: R02900-001-073-000 MARKET STREET PARTNERS LLC DB 4979, PG 2808 PARID: R02900-001-009-000 AREA: 16.54 Acres H B D P A R T N E R S L L C D B 6 6 5 6 , P G 1 1 5 3 P A R I D : R 0 2 9 0 0 - 0 0 1 - 0 0 8 - 0 0 0 A R E A : 1 . 4 3 A c r e s H B D P A R T N E R S L L C D B 6 5 6 9 , P G 2 9 5 9 P A R I D : R 0 2 9 0 0 - 0 0 1 - 0 7 0 - 0 0 0 A R E A : 2 . 8 1 A c r e s HBD PARTNERS LLC DB 6569, PG 2959 PARID: R02900-001-062-001 AREA: 7.31 Acres STE P H E N S C H U R C H R O A D V a r i a b l e W i d t h P u b l i c R / W M B 5 9 , P G 1 8 US H I G H W A Y 1 7 Varia b l e W i d t h P u b l i c R / W NCD O T P r o j e c t 6 . 2 5 9 0 0 1 T ( R - 2 4 0 5 A ) LINE TABLE LINE L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 BEARING S47°12'44"W S18°43'02"W S18°43'02"W S28°01'44"W S28°01'44"W LENGTH 74.39' 8.38' 203.70' 36.11' 221.76' CURVE TABLE CURVE C1 C2 C3 DELTA 31°02'21" 10°43'13" 9°16'56" RADIUS 1295.93' 1300.52' 1300.52' LENGTH 702.05' 243.33' 210.69' TANGENT 359.87' 122.02' 105.58' CHORD BEARING S60°50'23"W S36°40'43"W S26°40'38"W CHORD 693.49' 242.98' 210.46' LINE TABLE LINE L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 BEARING S47°12'44"W S18°43'02"W S18°43'02"W S28°01'44"W S28°01'44"W LENGTH 74.39' 8.38' 203.70' 36.11' 221.76' CURVE TABLE CURVE C1 C2 C3 DELTA 31°02'21" 10°43'13" 9°16'56" RADIUS 1295.93' 1300.52' 1300.52' LENGTH 702.05' 243.33' 210.69' TANGENT 359.87' 122.02' 105.58' CHORD BEARING S60°50'23"W S36°40'43"W S26°40'38"W CHORD 693.49' 242.98' 210.46' JOB NO. SHEET NO. SCALE DESIGNED BY CHECKED BY DA T E DRAWN BY DATE RE V I S I O N D E S C R I P T I O N YO U R V I S I O N A C H I E V E D T H R O U G H O U R S . Th e s e p l a n s a n d a s s o c i a t e d d o c u m e n t s a r e t h e e x c l u s i v e p r o p e r t y o f T I M M O N S G R O U P a n d m a y n o t b e r e p r o d u c e d i n w h o l e o r i n p a r t a n d s h a l l n o t b e u s e d f o r a n y p u r p o s e w h a t s o e v e r , i n c l u s i v e , b u t n o t li m i t e d t o c o n s t r u c t i o n , b i d d i n g , a n d / o r c o n s t r u c t i o n s t a k i n g w i t h o u t t h e e x p r e s s w r i t t e n c o n s e n t o f T I M M O N S G R O U P . 43 0 E A S T W O O D R D | W I L M I N G T O N , N C 2 8 4 0 3 TE L 9 1 0 . 7 4 6 . 1 1 4 4 w w w . t i m m o n s . c o m TH I S D R A W I N G P R E P A R E D A T T H E WI L M I N G T O N O F F I C E S: \ 3 3 1 \ 7 2 5 5 3 - B i g _ A p p l e _ R V _ R e s o r t \ D W G \ S h e e t \ C D \ 7 2 5 5 3 - 3 3 1 - C 1 . 0 - E X I S . d w g | P l o t t e d b y No l a n S a n d i f e r 331 331 J. WALL 10/24/2025 BI G A P P L E R V R E S O R T NE W H A N O V E R C O U N T Y , N O R T H C A R O L I N A 72553 FO R R E V I E W PU R P O S E S O N L Y ALL CONSTRUCTION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NCDEQ, AND NCDOT STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND DETAILS. C1.0 EX I S T I N G C O N D I T I O N S 1" = 100' 0 SCALE 1"=100' 200'100' NA D 8 3 LEGEND WETLANDS BOUNDARY OPEN WATER SIGNIFICANT TREE DOCUMENTED TREE Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 9 - 2 50 55 60 5 5 5 5 55 5 0 55 46 47 48 48 47 46 48 49 49 50 51 52 53 51 51 5 0 48 5 0 50 5 1 5 2 53 5 4 5 5 5 5 50 49 48 47 44 45 5 0 4 8 5 0 49 4 8 4 7 46 4 8 45 54 46 49 51 48 49 46 48 IRS IRS IRS IRS 262.9 9 ' 150.0 5 ' NCDOT RW DISC NCDOT RW DISC IRF 1/2" IPF 1" IRF 1/2" IRF 1/2" NCDOT RW DISC NCDOT RW DISC NCDOT RW DISC IRF W/ DISC S6 4 ° 0 1 ' 4 8 " E 29 9 . 4 4 ' N45°37'40"E 1 1 2 0 . 9 5 ' N44°04'18"E 142.07' (T i e ) N 4 2 ° 0 4 ' 0 6 " W 1 2 3 2 . 9 2 ' S 4 8 ° 4 0 ' 3 0 " E 7 9 9 . 6 9 ' C1 C 2 C3 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 1 49.20 GPS 1 R/C 2 55.35 GPS 2 R/C IRS IRS IRS IRS 262.9 9 ' 150.0 5 ' NCDOT RW DISC NCDOT RW DISC IRF 1/2" IPF 1" IRF 1/2" IRF 1/2" NCDOT RW DISC NCDOT RW DISC NCDOT RW DISC IRF W/ DISC S6 4 ° 0 1 ' 4 8 " E 29 9 . 4 4 ' N45°37'40"E 1 1 2 0 . 9 5 ' N44°04'18"E 142.07' (T i e ) N 4 2 ° 0 4 ' 0 6 " W 1 2 3 2 . 9 2 ' S 4 8 ° 4 0 ' 3 0 " E 7 9 9 . 6 9 ' C1 C 2 C3 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 IRS IRS IRS IRS 262.9 9 ' 150.0 5 ' NCDOT RW DISC NCDOT RW DISC IRF 1/2" IPF 1" IRF 1/2" IRF 1/2" NCDOT RW DISC NCDOT RW DISC NCDOT RW DISC IRF W/ DISC S6 4 ° 0 1 ' 4 8 " E 29 9 . 4 4 ' N45°37'40"E 1 1 2 0 . 9 5 ' N44°04'18"E 142.07' (T i e ) N 4 2 ° 0 4 ' 0 6 " W 1 2 3 2 . 9 2 ' S 4 8 ° 4 0 ' 3 0 " E 7 9 9 . 6 9 ' C1 C 2 C3 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 1 49.20 GPS 1 R/C 2 55.35 GPS 2 R/C 50' EXISTING TREE RETENTION BUFFER (TYP.) SEE NOTE 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 20 21 22 23 3031323334 35 36 3839 40 41 42 37 43 44 47 46 45 62 61 52 53 29 28 27 26 25 24 68 67 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 63 64 65 66 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 8189 88 87 86 85 84 8382 75 76 77 78 79 69 70 71 72 73 74 80 8''W S S S PS 48 49 50 51 SAN F M FM SAN SAN SAN S A N S A N W W W W W 8" FIRE LINE FM FM W W W W W W W W SAN SAN SAN 0.45 AC. OPEN SPACE 20' TYPE A TRANSITIONAL BUFFER 20' TYPE A TRANSITIONAL BUFFER AMENITY BUILDING 20' TYPE A TRANSITIONAL BUFFER 8" FIRE LINE POOL (TO BE DESIGNED AND PERMITTED BY OTHERS) ROUNDABOUT MANAGER'S OFFICE 20' TYPE A TRANSITIONAL BUFFER DOMESTIC WATER METER AND BACKFLOW PREVENTER SEWAGE DUMPING STATION 20' ONE-WAY PAVED ROAD 40' PUBLIC STREET SETBACK 40' PUBLIC STREET SETBACK APPROXIMATE CENTERLINE OF EXISTING STEPHENS CHURCH ROAD 12' ONE-WAY GRAVEL PULL THROUGH (TYP.) 20' ONE-WAY PAVED ROAD (TYP.) SEE TYPICAL SECTION HEREON APPROXIMATELY ±0.11 ACRES OF WETLAND IMPACTS 50' EXISTING TREE RETENTION BUFFER (TYP.) SEE NOTE 4 16 13 SCM WETLANDS WETLANDS WETLANDS STE P H E N S C H U R C H R O A D V a r i a b l e W i d t h P u b l i c R / W M B 5 9 , P G 1 8 US H I G H W A Y 1 7 Varia b l e W i d t h P u b l i c R / W NCD O T P r o j e c t 6 . 2 5 9 0 0 1 T ( R - 2 4 0 5 A ) APPROX. LOCATION OF EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT APPROX. LOCATION OF EXISTING 8" WATER MAIN APPROX. LOCATION OF EXISTING SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE RIM: ±55.52 INV±41.45 SCM OUTFALL ASPHALT COMPACTED SUBGRADE 2%2% 20' 20' ONE-WAY PAVED ROAD - TYPICAL SECTION VIEW NOT TO SCALE LINE TABLE LINE L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 BEARING S47°12'44"W S18°43'02"W S18°43'02"W S28°01'44"W S28°01'44"W LENGTH 74.39' 8.38' 203.70' 36.11' 221.76' CURVE TABLE CURVE C1 C2 C3 DELTA 31°02'21" 10°43'13" 9°16'56" RADIUS 1295.93' 1300.52' 1300.52' LENGTH 702.05' 243.33' 210.69' TANGENT 359.87' 122.02' 105.58' CHORD BEARING S60°50'23"W S36°40'43"W S26°40'38"W CHORD 693.49' 242.98' 210.46' LINE TABLE LINE L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 BEARING S47°12'44"W S18°43'02"W S18°43'02"W S28°01'44"W S28°01'44"W LENGTH 74.39' 8.38' 203.70' 36.11' 221.76' CURVE TABLE CURVE C1 C2 C3 DELTA 31°02'21" 10°43'13" 9°16'56" RADIUS 1295.93' 1300.52' 1300.52' LENGTH 702.05' 243.33' 210.69' TANGENT 359.87' 122.02' 105.58' CHORD BEARING S60°50'23"W S36°40'43"W S26°40'38"W CHORD 693.49' 242.98' 210.46' LINE TABLE LINE L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 BEARING S47°12'44"W S18°43'02"W S18°43'02"W S28°01'44"W S28°01'44"W LENGTH 74.39' 8.38' 203.70' 36.11' 221.76' CURVE TABLE CURVE C1 C2 C3 DELTA 31°02'21" 10°43'13" 9°16'56" RADIUS 1295.93' 1300.52' 1300.52' LENGTH 702.05' 243.33' 210.69' TANGENT 359.87' 122.02' 105.58' CHORD BEARING S60°50'23"W S36°40'43"W S26°40'38"W CHORD 693.49' 242.98' 210.46' JOB NO. 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WALL 10/24/2025 BI G A P P L E R V R E S O R T NE W H A N O V E R C O U N T Y , N O R T H C A R O L I N A 72553 FO R R E V I E W PU R P O S E S O N L Y ALL CONSTRUCTION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NCDEQ, AND NCDOT STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND DETAILS. LEGEND WETLANDS BOUNDARY IMPACTED WETLANDS GENERAL NOTES: 1.BOUNDARY & TOPOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SURVEYED BY TIMMONS GROUP ON APRIL 28, 2025. 2.THIS PLAN IS CONCEPTUAL IN NATURE AND HAS NOT BEEN REVIEWED BY ANY AGENCY. 3.UNIT COUNT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PENDING REZONING CONDITIONS, WETLAND AND STREAM DETERMINATIONS, PERMITTING, GRADING, SEWER, STORMWATER DESIGN, AND SOIL SUITABILITY. THIS SITE IS LOCATED IN THE ISLAND CREEK BASIN. 4.REGULATED TREES WITHIN A 50-FOOT PERIMETER OF THE PROPERTY MUST BE RETAINED AND PROTECTED, ALL SIGNIFICANT TREES SHALL BE RETAINED. 5.ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION TAKEN BY PJD (SAW-2024-00360) DATED JANUARY 14, 2025. MAPPING BY DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP. 6.THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN ZONE X IN ACCORDANCE WITH FIRM MAP NUMBER 3720326000K EFFECTIVE DATE OF AUGUST 28, 2018. 7.EXISTING OPEN WATER POND TO BE RETROFIT AS A WET POND SCM DESIGNED TO ATTENUATE FLOWS FOR THE 2-, 10-, AND 25-YEAR, 24-HOUR STORM EVENTS. OPEN WATER FORCEMAIN FM SANITARY PIPE SAN WATERLINE W FIRELINE W DEVELOPER: ENGINEER: TIMMONS GROUP JOHN WALL, PE 430 EASTWOOD ROAD WILMINGTON, NC 28403 PHONE: 910-746-1174 SITE DATA EXISTING TRACT ACREAGE = 27.32 ACRES EMAIL: JOHN.WALL@TIMMONS.COM WILMINGTON, NC 28405 310 N KERR AVENUE BIG APPLE RV RESORT LLC EMAIL: JWWASHBURN2023@GMAIL.COM EXISTING WETLANDS AREA = 5.64 ACRES EXISTING WETLANDS AREA = 3.88 ACRES TOTAL TRACT ACREAGE = 27.32 AC. EXISTING WETLAND AREA = 5.64 AC. EXISTING OPEN WATER AREA = 3.88 AC. PID:R02900-001-009-000 (15.99 AC) R02900-001-008-000 (1.53 AC) R02900-001-070-000 (2.89 AC) R02800-001-162-001 (6.91 AC) EXISTING ZONING & AREA = R-15 PROPOSED ZONING = R-15 (SPECIAL USE PERMIT) REQUIRED OPEN SPACE: 0.445 AC. SITES 40' x 50' SITES (2000 SF) MIN. TOTAL # OF SITES = 89 0 SCALE 1"=100' 200'100' NA D 8 3 18'18'24' 9' 9'9' VAC 9' STALL AISLE STALL 9 0 ° VAC NOTES: ALL DIMENSIONS ARE TO FACE OF CURB. INSTALL HC-VAN ACCORDING TO NC ACCESSIBILITY CODE. TYP 5' RADIUS UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE THE ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES AND AISLES SHALL HAVE A MAX. 2% SLOPE IN ALL DIRECTIONS INCLUDING THE DIAGONAL TYPICAL 90° PARKING DIMENSIONS C2.0 OV E R A L L S I T E A N D U T I L I T Y P L A N 1" = 100' Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 9 - 3 This page intentionally left blank. Public Comments In Support 0 Neutral 0 In Opposition 0 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 10- 10 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 1/20/2026 Regular DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Chair LeAnn Pierce CONTACT(S): Kym Crowell, Clerk to the Board SUBJECT: Commi#ee Appointments BRIEF SUMMARY: Vacancies exist on the following boards and commi"ees: New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Commi"ee New Hanover County Coopera've Extension Advisory Council New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board New Hanover County Hispanic La'no Commission New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Commi"ee Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: Good Governance Effec've County Management Increase transparency and awareness about county ac'ons RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Make appointments. ATTACHMENTS: Descrip'on New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Advisory Council New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager) Recommend approval. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11 COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS: This page intentionally left blank. 2 1 - initial term, expiring 1/31/2027 1 - full term, expiring 1/31/2029 Applicant: Eligibility Annamarie Atwood Eligible for reappointment for a full term Anne Banks Eligible for initial term Attachments:Committee Information Sheet Attendance Applications Committee Appointments New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Nominations Term: Vacancies to appoint at this time: Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 1 - 1 NEW HANOVER COUNTY ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Number of Members: 13 State mandated; May appoint up to 18 (1 member for each permitted facility). The Adult Care Home Administrators may nominate one -third of the members. If possible, one member must be a person involved in the area of intellectual disability. Compensation: None but may be reimbursed for actual expenses. Term of Office: 1-year term initially; 3-year term thereafter Qualifications: Must be a resident of New Hanover County. No person or immediate family member of a person with a financial interest in a home served by the committee, or employee or governing board member of a home served by the committee, or immediate family member of a resident in a home served by the New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee may be a member of this committee. Immediate family is defined as mother, father, sister, brother, child, grandmother, and grandfather, as well as in-laws. Applicants must complete all Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Orientation training before being certified, designated, and appointed as a CAC volunteer. Upon application, an Ombudsman with the Cape Fear Council of Governments will work with applicants through the training process. Purpose: The committee supports the spirit of the Adult Care Home Resident’s Bill of Rights, visits adult care homes quarterly, promotes the wellbeing of residents and encourages community involvement. Statute establishing Committee: NCGS 131D-31. Regular Meeting: Quarterly Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of January, April, July, and October at 9:30 a.m. at the Cape Fear Council of Governments, 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC. CURRENT MEMBERS TERM OF OFFICE APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION County Commissioner Appointees: Annamarie Atwood 1308 Deer Hill Drive Wilmington, NC 28409 910-392-7837 (H) 910-232-8684 (C) Initial 1/21/25 1/31/26 Elizabeth Smith PO Box 1226 Wilmington, NC 28402 910-409-3097 (C) Initial 1/21/25 1/31/26 State Long Term Care Ombudsman Appointees: Kaari Snook 513 South 6th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-262-3287 (C) Initial 05/25 05/26 Vacant Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 1 - 2 ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE PAGE 2 CURRENT MEMBERS TERM OF OFFICE APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant COG Long Term Care Ombudsman: Jeff Brunsink Cape Fear Council of Governments 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-395-4553 File: Adult Revised: 9/2025 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 1 - 3 Attendance Per Jeff Brunsink on 12/30/2025: Ms. Attwood’s attendance has been within the 75% requirement for both our quarterly training sessions and facility visits. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 1 - 4 Long, Melissa From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Monday, December 15, 2025 2:37 PM To:Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject:Online Form Submission #29139 for Board and Committee Application External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Board and Committee Application Board orCommittee New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory CommitteeBeingAppliedto Appointments Iunderstand First Name Annamarie Last Name Atwood Email annaatwood@yahoo.com Home Phone 9102328684 Cell Phone 9102328684 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 1308 DeerHillDrive City Wilmington State NC ZipCode 28409 Mailing Address (if Field not completed. different from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. ZipCode Field not completed. 1 Desires Reappointment Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 1 - 5 Years Living inNew 20 Hanover County Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure across-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Black Age 43 Occupation Palliative Care Program Coordinator Applicant'sEmployer Lower Cape FearLifeCare Professional Activities Employee Senate Volunteer Activities NHC AdultCare Home Community Advisory Committee Why doyou wish to Ithinkit'simportant tohelp advocate forpeople who aren't serve onthis board or always able toadvocate forthemselves. Mymother wasalso a former resident intwo different adult care homes in ourcountycommittee? itmeans alottometo beabletohelp others who were once inherplace. What areas ofconcern Ensuring residents rights arenotbeing violated & ensuring everyone (residents & staff) aretreated with dignity. would you liketosee addressed bythis committee? Qualifications for Master ofScience inApplied Gerontology. Worked inthe healthcare industry forthelast18years. serving Other municipal or NHC AdultCare Home Community Advisory Committee 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 Eleanor "Ellie" Covan 2 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 1 - 6 Reference 1Phone 9102624546 Reference 2 Shawnyha Thomas Reference 2Phone 9106048198 Reference 3 Tiffany Tutchstone Reference 3Phone 9105968361 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 12/15/2025 Consent Iunderstand that anyboard orcommittee appointee may be removed without cause byamajority ofCounty Commissioners., Iunderstand thatinformation onthis application ispublic record andmay bedisclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. To help prot ect your priva cy, … 3 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 1 - 7 1 Long, Melissa From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Wednesday, April 30, 2025 3:38 PM To:Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject:Online Form Submission #23907 for Board and Committee Application ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being Applied to New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Appointments I understand First Name Anne Last Name Banks Email eannebanks@gmail.com Home Phone 520-909-0075 Cell Phone Field not completed. Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 501 Macon Ct City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28412 Mailing Address (if different from home address) Field not completed. City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 1 - 8 2 Years Living in New Hanover County 4 (Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Caucasian Age 43 Occupation Digital Navigator Applicant's Employer The Center for Digital Equity at Queens University Professional Activities Principal Digital Navigator, Center for Digital Equity (Current) Lead outreach under the DHHS-funded Ageless Access Initiative, focused on bridging the digital divide for older adults across southeastern NC. Provide seniors with digital literacy support, help them access low-cost internet and devices, and coordinate with libraries, senior centers, and workforce partners to expand services for aging populations. Site Director, Carolina Beach Senior Resource Center, New Hanover County Managed programs and daily operations for a senior center serving hundreds of older adults. Oversaw wellness, nutrition, and educational activities; coordinated transportation and community partnerships; and advocated for seniors’ needs at the local level. Volunteer Activities School Volunteer & Room Parent, Codington Elementary & Roland Grise Middle School For the past four years, I have actively supported both schools through classroom volunteering, event planning, and parent coordination. I have served as room parent for each of my three children’s classes and helped organize school-wide fundraisers and appreciation events, building strong relationships with staff and families. Library Volunteer, New Hanover County Public Library Volunteered regularly for over a year and a half, supporting library programming and community engagement efforts before beginning my career with the New Hanover County Senior Resource Center. This experience strengthened my Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 1 - 9 3 commitment to public service and to ensuring equitable access to community resources for all ages. Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee? As someone with a background in public service and digital equity, I’ve seen firsthand how older adults in our community often fall through the cracks when it comes to access, dignity, and advocacy—especially those living in assisted living environments. I want to serve on the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee to help ensure that residents not only receive quality care but also feel seen, heard, and supported. My prior experience working in senior services, including as a Site Director for the Carolina Beach Senior Center, deepened my understanding of the unique needs of this population. I’m particularly passionate about connecting individuals to resources that improve their quality of life, and I believe that regular engagement and advocacy through this committee is a direct and meaningful way to do that. What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee? Field not completed. Qualifications for serving I bring a unique combination of professional experience in senior services, public engagement, and digital equity that directly aligns with the mission of the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee. As a former Site Director for the Carolina Beach Senior Center and now a Principal Digital Navigator supporting the DHHS- funded Ageless Access Initiative, I have worked closely with older adults in both group settings and one-on-one environments. I understand the importance of upholding dignity, promoting resident rights, and ensuring access to quality care. In addition, I have strong communication and collaboration skills, having partnered with libraries, aging service providers, and workforce agencies across southeastern North Carolina. My experience navigating both county systems and community-based nonprofits equips me to contribute thoughtfully to committee discussions, site visits, and advocacy efforts. I am committed to amplifying the voices of residents and supporting the continuous improvement of adult care home environments in New Hanover County. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 1 - 10 4 Other municipal or county boards / committees on which you are serving None Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County? No (Section Break) List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Ashley Westholder Reference 1 Phone 910-508-2104 Reference 2 Dylan Donnelly Reference 2 Phone 412-335-5797 Reference 3 Andy Sefton Reference 3 Phone 910-232-6058 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional information Field not completed. Date 4/30/2025 Consent √ I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners., √ I understand that information on this application is public record and may be disclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 1 - 11 9/16/2025 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 1 - 12 2 Applicant:Eligible for Reappointment Katrina Harris (Also applied to serve on Parks Conservancy Board) Michael Taylor Attachments:Committee Information Sheet Applications Nominations Expiring 12/1/2028 NOTE: Advertising is ongoing to fill the remaining vacancy. Committee Appointments New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Advisory Council Vacancies to appoint at this time: Terms: Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 2 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY COUNCIL Members: 16 Terms of Office: 3 years Purpose: Cooperative Extension is a partnership between New Hanover County Government and North Carolina’s two Land Grant universities – N.C. State in Raleigh and N.C. A&T State in Greensboro. Primary responsibilities include: 1. Provide input and direction for educational programming conducted by Cooperative Extension staff and volunteers in the areas of Consumer , Therapeutic and Commercial Horticulture, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Natural Resources/Environmental Education and Community Development. 2. Serve as an advocate for Cooperative Extension with citizens, community leaders , and elected officials. 3. Participate in and support Cooperative Extension programs and events. 4. Partner with the New Hanover County Friends of the Arboretum, the New Hanover County Master Gardener Association, other agencies, non-profit organizations, and companies to improve/expand facilities and services. Meetings: Four times yearly, held in auditorium at the New Hanover County Arboretum Statute or cause creating council: Cooperative Extension Director requested County Commissioners appoint members 1/23/2006. Revised membership structure approved 5/6/2013; 11/20/2017. CURRENT MEMBERS TERM OF OFFICE APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Andy Almeter Wilmington, NC 336-918-3764 First 12/20/21 Second 11/18/24 12/1/24 12/1/27 Dietrich Blum Wilmington, NC 828-678-9375 (C) 910-798-7274 (W) Unexpired 6/15/20 First 11/16/20 Second 11/20/23 12/1/20 12/1/23 12/1/26 Sharisse Brown Wilmington, NC 919-501-5701 (H) 910-604-4584 (C) First 2/17/25 12/1/27 Pamela Carr Wilmington, NC 910-604-0425 (C) Unexpired 6/17/24 12/1/26 Jay Denmark Wilmington, NC 910-821-0450 (H) 336-402-5119 (C) First 11/18/24 12/1/27 LaKeasha Glaspie Wilmington, NC 919-429-1405 (C) First 11/14/22 Second 11/17/25 12/1/25 12/1/28 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 2 - 2 2 CURRENT MEMBERS TERM OF OFFICE APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Nancy Jessica Gray Wilmington, NC 910-540-3783 (C) 910-663-3452 (W) Unexpired 6/17/24 12/1/26 Karl Hess Wilmington, NC 703-946-0748 (C) Unexpired 9/15/25 12/1/27 Deborah Judge-Watt Wilmington, NC 336-207-0581 (C) Unexpired 7/21/25 12/1/26 Jeannie (Eugenia) Lennon Wilmington, NC 910-262-8555 (C) First 12/16/24 12/1/27 Emilea Norris Wilmington, NC 910-262-4908 (H) First 2/17/25 12/1/27 Dave Spencer Wilmington, NC 910-254-4275 (H) 910-512-1184 (C) First 11/16/20 Second 11/20/23 12/1/23 12/1/26 Duane Truscott Wilmington, NC 910-508-7743 (H) First 1/21/25 12/1/27 VACANT 12/1/28 VACANT 12/1/28 VACANT 12/1/28 Cooperative Extension Service: Amy Mead, Director 6206 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 910-7987666 (Office) 561-723-0210 (C) Revised 11/2025 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 2 - 3 Long, Melissa From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Wednesday, December 31, 2025 11:07 PM To:Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject:Online Form Submission #29329 for Board and Committee Application External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Board and Committee Application Board orCommittee New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Advisory Council Being Applied to First Name Katrina Last Name Harris Email Katrinah@outlook.com Home Phone 9103191137 Cell Phone 2405651681 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 8924 Market Street City Wilmington State NC ZipCode 28411 Mailing Address (if Field not completed. different from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. ZipCode Field not completed. Years Living inNew 20 Hanover County 1 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 2 - 4 Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure across-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race black Age 61 Occupation Engineer Applicant'sEmployer selfemployed Professional Activities Mechanical Engineer Tax Preparer Volunteer Activities Vice Chairperson ofSupervisory Committee atUSPatent and trademark Credit Union Tennessee State University Alumni Association, Northeast Region Vice President Why doyou wish to Ihave always been inthebusiness ofserving thecommunity. I serve onthis board or have been actively involved since high school andhave continued onthrough college andnow. Ienjoy giving back tocommittee? thecommunity andmaking improvements thatgiveour communities abetter quality oflife. What areas ofconcern Nocurrent concerns, would you liketosee addressed bythis committee? Qualifications for Iamfamiliar with thestructure andoperation ofnon-profits and committees. Ihaveover 20years' experience volunteering. 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 2 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 2 - 5 Reference 1 Jackie Adair Reference 1Phone 6153716994 Reference 2 Mamie Carlos Reference 2Phone 9102644579 Reference 3 Alison Harris Reference 3Phone 2025319827 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 12/30/2025 Consent Iunderstand that anyboard orcommittee appointee may be removed without cause byamajority ofCounty Commissioners., Iunderstand thatinformation onthis application ispublic record andmay bedisclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. To help prot ect your priva cy, … 3 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 2 - 6 Long, Melissa From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Thursday, December 4, 2025 9:34 AM To:Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa; Tribley, Danielle Subject:Online Form Submission #28986 for Board and Committee Application External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Board and Committee Application Board orCommittee New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Advisory Council Being Applied to First Name Michael Last Name Taylor Email mtusmc8888@gmail.com Home Phone 9196253355 Cell Phone 9196253355 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 4604 Ballast Dr City Wilmington State NC ZipCode 28405 Mailing Address (if 4604 Ballast Dr different from home address) City Wilmington State NC ZipCode 28405 Years Living inNew 7 Hanover County 1 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 2 - 7 Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure across-section of the community is represented. Gender Male Race White Age 55 Occupation School Administrator Applicant'sEmployer Pender County Schools Professional Activities Icurrently serve Pender County Schools asadistrict administrator, Chief Officer for Student Support Services. Iwill beretired effective December 31, 2025. Additionally, Ihave recently started alawncare andlandscaping business that I intend tocontinue tosupplement myretirement income. Volunteer Activities Although, Idonotcurrently volunteer foranyorganization, I have served asavolunteer fireman inseveral communities since moving to NCin1994. Why doyou wish to Iwould liketoinvest inourcommunity inthearea ofinterest for mepersonally. Iamalifelong agriculture enthusiast. Iwasserveonthisboardor raised onafarm inMSbefore joining theMarine Corps andcommittee? moving toNC. Iowned asmall horse farm inJohnston County where Ialso raised hayprior torelocating toWilmington. This seems like agreat opportunity formetoparticipate andgive back toourcommunity inanarea of high interest tome. What areas ofconcern Iwould liketo seehow wecangrowtheinterest ofnature and would you like tosee our environment with ouryouth. Ithink Icould beanadvocate with the4-Hprogram and ourlocal schools. Iwould hope Iaddressedbythis could fosterrelationships that canform acoalition with variouscommittee? groups serving theyoung people inour communities. Qualifications for Passion foragriculture andourenvironment guides thisinterest and additionally apassion toserve others. Noformalserving qualifications arecurrently held except those licenses and CEUs obtained through theArboretum. Other municipal or None - Prior to moving toWilmington, Planning Board - Town county boards / ofSmithfield, NC2016-2018 committees onwhich you areserving 2 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 2 - 8 Doyou have afamily No member employed by New Hanover County? Section Break) List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Chance McGee Reference 1Phone 910-398-3225 Reference 2 Kevin Taylor Reference 2Phone 980-581-0063 Reference 3 Rodney Orr Reference 3Phone 910-612-6770 Additional comments Thank youfortheconsideration ofserving New Hanover County. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 12/4/2025 Consent Iunderstand that anyboard orcommittee appointee may be removed without cause byamajority ofCounty Commissioners., Iunderstand thatinformation onthis application ispublic record andmay bedisclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. To help prot ect your priva cy, … 3 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 2 - 9 1 Category: Unexpired Term:Expiring 7/31/2027 Applicant:Eligible for Reappointment Category Roberto Ramirez Licensed Nurse (Also applied to serve on the NHC Hispanic/Latino Commission) Attachments:Committee Information Sheet Application Nominations Committee Appointment New Hanover County Health and Human Services Board Vacancy to appoint at this time: Licensed Nurse NOTE: Advertising is ongoing to fill the Licensed Dentist vacancy. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 3 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BOARD Number of Members: 15, appointed in categories as follows: 1 Licensed Physician 1 Licensed Pharmacist 1 Licensed Dentist 1 Licensed Optometrist 1 Licensed/Registered Nurse 1 Licensed Veterinarian 1 Professional Engineer 4 At-Large/Consumers of Human Services 1 County Commissioner 1 Licensed Psychologist 1 Licensed Social Worker 1 Licensed Psychiatrist Terms: Staggered initially; 4 years thereafter; no member shall serve more than two (2) full consecutive terms. A county commissioner’s term shall be consistent with the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners appointing practices and shall serve only as long as the member is a county commissioner per NCGS 153A-77(c). Regular Meetings: Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 8:00 a.m. Statute or cause creating Board: NCGS 153A-77; BOCC resolution adopted March 18, 2019 Brief on the functions: The consolidated human services board appointed by the board of county commissioners shall serve as the policy-making, rule-making, and administrative board of the consolidated human services agency. Please refer to NCGS 153A-77(d) for further detail. CURRENT MEMBERS CATEGORY TERM OF OFFICE APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Dr. Virginia W. Adams 331 Hidden Valley Road Wilmington, NC 28409 910-367-9920 (C) At-Large/Consumer of Human Services First 6/17/19 Second 7/17/23 7/31/23 7/31/27 Dr. Emily Baxter 324 Anhinga Way Wilmington, NC 28412 919-740-9722 (C) Licensed Psychologist Unexpired 2/17/25 First 7/21/25 7/31/25 7/31/29 Dr. Matthew Cox 107 Bradley Pines Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 336-263-4687 (H) Licensed Optometrist Unexpired 7/13/21 First 7/17/23 7/31/23 7/31/27 Rachel Crouse 908 Summerlin Falls Court Wilmington, NC 28412 313-400-0977 (C) At-Large/Consumer of Human Services First 7/21/25 7/31/29 Dr. Maurice Locklear 96 Edgewater Lane Wilmington, NC 28403 910-398-5270 (C) 910-343-8726 (W) Licensed Physician First 7/21/25 7/31/29 Mariel Leah Mayo, Chair 743 Kelly Road Wilmington, NC 28409 252-230-9754 (C) At-Large/Consumer of Human Services Unexpired 3/21/22 First 7/21/25 7/31/25 7/31/29 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 3 - 2 NEW HANOVER COUNTY CONSOLIDATED HUMAN SERVICES (CONT.) CURRENT MEMBERS CATEGORY TERM OF OFFICE APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Linda “Candy” Robbins 4611 Split Rail Drive Wilmington, NC 28412 910-392-2200 (H) Licensed Social Worker First 6/17/19 Second 7/17/23 7/31/23 7/31/27 Frankie Roberts 121 Hargrove Drive Wilmington, NC 28411 910-762-4635 (W) 910-262-1600 (C) At-Large/Consumer of Human Services First 6/17/19 Second 7/17/23 7/31/23 7/31/27 Branch Smith 205 Sierra Drive Wilmington, NC 28409 910-264-1071 (C) 910-791-6707 (W) Professional Engineer Unexpired 3/21/22 First 7/17/23 7/31/23 7/31/27 Dr. Karyn Smith 3911 West Durant Court Wilmington, NC 28412 910-431-4859 (C) Licensed Veterinarian First 7/21/25 7/31/29 Dr. Alyssa Thompson 304 North 15th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 513-238-7865 (H) 910-524-6505 (W) Licensed Psychiatrist Unexpired 3/24/25 7/31/27 Dr. Laurie Whalin 1202 Country Club Road Wilmington, NC 28403 910-431-1742 (C) 910-667-7731 (W) Licensed Pharmacist First 7/17/23 7/31/27 Stephanie A.C. Walker, County Commissioner 230 Government Center Drive, Ste. 175 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-798-7149 (NHC Office) County Commissioner 12/16/24 Undesignated VACANT Licensed Nurse 7/31/27 VACANT Licensed Dentist 7/31/29 Contact: 1650 Greenfield Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-798-3500 Revised: 12/2025 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 3 - 3 Long, Melissa From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Wednesday, December 10, 2025 11:46 PM To:Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject:Online Form Submission #29090 for Board and Committee Application External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Board and Committee Application Board orCommittee New Hanover County Health andHuman Services Board Being Applied to Health & Human Licensed/Registered Nurse Services Board Categories First Name Roberto Last Name Ramirez Email robertoxramirez@icloud.com Home Phone 910) 622-2648 Cell Phone Field not completed. Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 745 Galley Lane Apt319 City Wilmington State NC ZipCode 28412 Mailing Address (if Field not completed. different from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. 1 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 3 - 4 ZipCode Field not completed. Years Living inNew 16 Hanover County Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure across-section of the community is represented. Gender Male Race Hispanic/Latino Age 34 Occupation Registered Nurse Applicant'sEmployer Novant Health - NHRMC Professional Activities Iworkas aRegistered Nurse intheEmergency Department at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where I serve asaTeamLead andPreceptor. Ihelp manage patient flow, support staff inhigh-acuity situations, andmentor new nurses andstudents asthey develop clinical judgment and confidence. Working inaLevel IItrauma center gives medaily insight intothe medical, behavioral, environmental, andsocial factors affecting residents inNew Hanover County. Ialso work asaPsychiatric-Mental Health Nurse atCoastal Horizons, caring forchildren, adolescents, andadults with a range ofbehavioral health andpsychiatric needs. Iserveon theAccess & Opportunities Committee, which focuses on equity, client access, client-centered care, andinternal quality improvements. My seven years ofprior experience inthe psychiatric department, covering crisis intervention, primary care integration, andcare coordination, have strengthened my understanding ofhow social determinants of health influence long-term outcomes. Irecently earned my RN–BSN from UNCW, with afocus on leadership andcommunity health. Volunteer Activities Ihave served innonprofit leadership roles, including asVice Chair of Cape Fear Latinos, where Ihelped oversee budgets, organizational policies, andcommunity programs supporting theLatino community. Ivolunteer with theCommunity Counseling Center, helping support access totherapy for uninsured andunderinsured residents through theCommunity Fund. Among the various volunteer opportunities Ihave participated inover theyears, Icontinue topartner with local 2 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 3 - 5 organizations that serve marginalized andunderserved populations, aswell asthose affected bytrauma. Ialso volunteer annually withCarolinasDentist’sDay ofCare asaSpanish-language interpreter, supporting individuals receiving free dental care who mightotherwise face barriers duetocost orlanguage. Across myvolunteer roles, Imentor nursing students, help connect families withresources, and support outreach efforts designed forcommunities thatoften struggle toaccess consistent care. Why doyou wish to Mywork inemergency medicine andpsychiatric mental health hasshown mehow closely health, stability, andaccess toserveonthisboardor services are connected forfamilies inourcounty. Iregularlycommittee? care forpatients whose medical or behavioral health concerns aredirectly tied tohousing instability, transportation challenges, financial strain, language barriers, orlack ofaccess to preventive care. These experiences align with thecounty’s mission topromote self-reliance, prevent adverse experiences, andprotect the community. Iamalso strongly aligned with theStrategic Plan’sthree pillars. Promote Self-Reliance: Much ofmywork centers onhelping patients andfamilies navigate resources, makeinformed decisions, andconnect with community services. Prevent Adverse Experiences: Mypsychiatric nursing role, especially with children andadolescents, directly relates to preventing crises, reducing long-term harm, andstrengthening protective factors. Protect theCommunity: AsanEDnurse and through my volunteer work, Iroutinely support individuals experiencing vulnerabilities thatcanbemitigated through coordinated public health efforts. The HHS vision, ensuring allindividuals achieve optimal health and well-being, reflects thesame priorities Ihaveworked toward inhealthcare andcommunity settings. Serving onthis board would allow metobring afrontline, community-focused perspective topolicy discussions that shape long-term outcomes forNew Hanover County residents. What areas ofconcern Iwouldliketoseecontinued focus onexpanding behavioral would you like tosee health services, strengthening youth mental health supports, andimproving crisis response pathways. These needs appearaddressedbythis every dayinboth theEDandoutpatient psychiatric care. committee? Addressing them supports thestrategic objective ofpreventing adverse experiences. 3 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 3 - 6 Improving culturally responsive andlanguage-accessible services isanother priority. Through mywork with bilingual and immigrant families, I’veseen how communication barriers, health literacy gaps, andunfamiliarity with services can delay care orincrease emergency department utilization. Strengthening outreach, navigation, andinterpreter access aligns with thestrategic goal ofpromoting informed decision- making and reducing disparities. Ialso support efforts toaddress upstream social determinants, housing, food security, transportation, andchronic disease prevention. These areas directly influence EDvolume, behavioral health crises, and long-term community well-being. Addressing them reflects thestrategic pillar ofprotecting the community by reducing preventable health risks andsupporting stability. Qualifications for Mybackground spans emergency nursing, psychiatric mental health, crisis intervention, nonprofit leadership, andcommunityserving engagement. AsanEDstaff nurse, Team Lead, andPreceptor, Ihave experience coordinating resources, supporting staff, and responding tocomplex clinical situations. Mypsychiatric nursing workacross thelifespan, paired withmyrole onthe Access & Opportunities Committee, hasstrengthened my understanding ofequity, access, trauma-informed care, andthe social determinants ofhealth. Myleadership experience asVice Chair ofCape Fear Latinos andmyvolunteer work with theCommunity Counseling Center andCarolinasDentist Day ofCare, among other organizations over theyears, reflect mycommitment toexpanding access, supporting vulnerable populations, andaddressing barriers before they lead tocrisis. Being bilingual hasenabled meto support families who might otherwise struggle tonavigate the care system orunderstand available services. These experiences directly align withtheStrategic Plan: Isupport self-reliance byhelping individuals navigate resources andimprove their abilitytomake informed decisions. Ihelp prevent adverse experiences through crisis intervention, early connection tocare, andwork with youth and families. Icontribute toprotecting thecommunity through frontline clinical care, outreach, andefforts toimprove equity and reduce health risks. Together, these skills andexperiences prepare meto 4 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 3 - 7 contribute thoughtful, community-centered, andclinically informed insight totheDHHS Board. 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 Mireya Lupercio Reference 1Phone 919) 802-6460 Reference 2 Maria Van deBovenkamp Reference 2Phone 910) 297-8828 Reference 3 Vanessa Gonzalez Reference 3Phone 910) 777-4830 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 12/10/2025 Consent Iunderstand that anyboard orcommittee appointee may be removed without cause byamajority ofCounty Commissioners., Iunderstand thatinformation onthis application ispublic record andmay bedisclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. To help prot ect your priva cy, … 5 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 3 - 8 This page intentionally left blank. Vacancies to appoint at this time:2 Unexpired Terms:Expiring 4/30/27 Applicant:Eligible for Reappointment Brenda Brooks Oriana Corral-Mera Loreanne Jacob Jean Lozada Roberto Ramirez (Also applied to serve on the NHC Health and Human Services Board) Maria Vandebovenkamp Attachments:Committee Information Sheet Applications Committee Appointments New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Nominations Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY HISPANIC/LATINO COMMISSION Number of Members: 11 members 1 member from the leadership of the UNCW Latino Alliance or Designee 10 members appointed by County Commissioners Terms: Commission members shall be appointed to serve a term of three (3) years. For the initial commission, three (3) of the members shall serve a term of one (1) year; three (3) of the members shall serve a term of two (2) years; four (4) of the members, plus the one (1) member from the leadership of UNCW Latino Alliance, or designee, shall serve a term of three (3) years. Members shall serve no more than two (2) full successive terms unless there is a break of at least one (1) full year between appointments. Regular Meetings: At a minimum, the commission shall meet quarterly. The time, day and place of these meetings will be set at its inception and then thereafter each year by the commission. Statute or cause creating Board: BOCC resolution and bylaws adopted February 20, 2023. Brief on the functions: The commission is established to advise the Board on matters related to the Hispanic/Latino community and to serve as a liaison between the community and New Hanover County (County). The commission will work to promote understanding, inclusiveness, and equality for the Hispanic/Latino community in the County. The Commission shall be organized for the purpose of acting as an advocate for the Hispanic/Latino Community and a resource of information on the status of Hispanics/Latinos in the County: • To identify the status of the Hispanic/Latino population in the County and assess their needs. • To provide a status report of the Hispanic/Latino population in the County on an annual basis to the Board. • To provide information and recommendations to the Board on the needs and issues important to Hispanics/Latinos as it deems necessary in improving and upholding the opportunities in employment, education, and community services for all people, regardless of gender or age. • To work toward the betterment of the status of Hispanics/Latinos with respect to employment and educational opportunities, health services, childcare services, welfare services, financial services, and community leadership opportunities. • To serve as an umbrella to coordinate and support all Hispanic/Latino initiatives, organizations, and networks in the County including coordinating and cooperating with the Latino Alliance and other organizations involved in activities on the status of Hispanics/Latinos. • To conduct educational seminars in collaboration with other organizations for residents and businesses in the County. CURRENT MEMBERS TERM OF OFFICE APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Andres Afanador NH NHRMC - Autumn Hall 510 Carolina Bay Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 336-269-0421 (H) First 4/17/23 Second 4/1/24 4/30/24 4/30/27 Amanda Boomershine 601 S. College Rd., CB 5954 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-962-7922 (W) First 4/17/23 4/30/26 Joseph Casares, Chair 318 Hanover Lakes Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 786-566-2769 (H) First 4/1/24 4/30/27 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 2 NEW HANOVER COUNTY HISPANIC/LATINO COMMISSION CONT. CURRENT MEMBERS TERM OF OFFICE APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Lambeth Chalk, Secretary 3606 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910-465-0995 ext. 102 (W) First 4/1/24 4/30/27 Janeth Howard 615 Salo Street Wilmington, NC 28411 910-232-4424 (C) Unexpired 12/11/23 First 4/21/25 4/30/25 4/30/28 Natalie Picazo, Vice Chair 613 Alabama Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 910-815-6948 (W) Unexpired 12/11/23 4/30/26 Gustavo Rodea 309 N. Hampton Road Wilmington, NC 28409 910-262-3237 (C) 910-200-9237 (W) First 4/17/23 4/30/26 Maria del Carmen Rodriguez CFCC North Campus, NA 302 4500 Blue Clay Rd. Castle Hayne, NC 28429-6114 910-362-7630 (W) First 4/17/23 Second 4/21/25 4/30/25 4/30/28 Whiyie Sang 7309 Fisherman Creek Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 910-442-0003 (H) Unexpired 5/19/25 4/30/26 Rafael Toro 905 Potomac Drive Wilmington, NC 28411 910-788-0015 (C) First 4/21/25 4/30/28 UNCW Latino Alliance or Designee: Dr. Edelmira Segovia, Director of Centro Hispano UNCW Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion 601 S. College Rd., CB 5971 Fisher University Union 1049 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-962-2551 First 4/5/23 4/30/26 Staff liaison: Linda Thompson Chief Civic Engagement Officer 230 Government Center Dr., Suite 120 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-798-7414 Revised 5/2025 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 3 1 Long, Melissa From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:02 AM To:Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject:Online Form Submission #23206 for Board and Committee Application ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being Applied to New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission First Name Brenda Last Name Brooks Email bcb2686@gmail.com Home Phone 9104654861 Cell Phone 9104654861 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 6313 Naples Dr City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28412 Mailing Address (if different from home address) 6313 Naples Dr City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28412 Years Living in New Hanover County 32 Still Interested 12/6/2025 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 4 2 (Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Hispanic Age 36 Occupation Planner & Photographer Applicant's Employer Self-Employed Professional Activities Coordinator for Sunbelt Rentals for 10 years working as a bilingual training & travel coordinator. Volunteer Activities Church World Service-Interpreter Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee? As a long time member of NHC and a proud daughter of immigrants from El Salvador I want to give a voice to the hispanic and latino community by being an active in the community. What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee? How we can incorporate hispanic heritage more with events and the schools. Qualifications for serving Bilingual and a NHC resident Other municipal or county boards / committees on which you are serving none Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County? No (Section Break) List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Amanda Boomershine Reference 1 Phone 919-610-9859 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 5 3 Reference 2 Emily Long Reference 2 Phone 910-233-3975 Reference 3 Frances Rowe Shotwell Reference 3 Phone 910-612-7977 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional information Field not completed. Date 4/15/2025 Consent √ I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners., √ I understand that information on this application is public record and may be disclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 6 1 Long, Melissa From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Friday, March 7, 2025 4:55 PM To:Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject:Online Form Submission #19897 for Board and Committee Application ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being Applied to New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission First Name Oriana Last Name Corral-Mera Email orianacorralme@gmail.com Home Phone 3603164557 Cell Phone Field not completed. Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 3564 Kirby Smith Dr. City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28409 Mailing Address (if different from home address) Field not completed. City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New Hanover County 2 Still Interested 12/4/25 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 7 2 (Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Hispanic Age 38 Occupation Family therapist Applicant's Employer Amikids Professional Activities Field not completed. Volunteer Activities Field not completed. Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee? I would like to support the Latin community , share my knowledge and learn from my peers. I would like to work for our Latin family and our kids , understanding their needs and barriers. What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee? Field not completed. Qualifications for serving Na Other municipal or county boards / committees on which you are serving Na Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County? No (Section Break) List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Robert Sakuek Reference 1 Phone 9129965186 Reference 2 Bob samuel Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 8 3 Reference 2 Phone 910) 228-9669 Reference 3 Loly Martinez Reference 3 Phone (360 609-1824 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional information Field not completed. Date 3/7/2025 Consent √ I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners., √ I understand that information on this application is public record and may be disclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 9 1 Long, Melissa From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Friday, May 2, 2025 3:44 PM To:Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject:Online Form Submission #24025 for Board and Committee Application ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being Applied to New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission First Name Loreanne Last Name Jacob Email loreannejacob@gmail.com Home Phone 336-482-6385 Cell Phone 336-482-6385 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 200 Elmhurst Road City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28411 Mailing Address (if different from home address) Field not completed. City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Years Living in New Hanover County 3 Still Interested 12/10/2025 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 10 2 (Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Latina Age 33 Occupation Founder, Creative Director Applicant's Employer Goodfight Studio, LLC (Self-employed) Professional Activities Field not completed. Volunteer Activities Field not completed. Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee? I’m a Latina woman and a mother, raising my family in New Hanover County. That gives me a personal stake in this place and in the future we’re shaping—for my kids, and for the entire Latino community. I didn’t come from a legacy of civic leadership or public office. What I bring is real-world experience—navigating systems that weren’t built with us in mind, and learning how to make space where we’re often overlooked or unheard. That’s what drives me. Through Goodfight, the creative studio I founded, I’ve had the privilege of working with organizations that fight for health equity and causes that make communities and lives better. Our work is rooted in listening first, understanding deeply, and telling the kind of stories that spark change. But this work hits especially close to home now. The political atmosphere right now is heavy. There’s fear in our communities. Many Latino families are wondering if they’re truly safe, if they belong, if their voices matter. I feel that in my bones, and it’s exactly why I want to serve. I want to be part of a commission that doesn’t just acknowledge our community, but shows up for it. That helps build trust. That listens, reflects, and fights for real solutions. I want to help create spaces where Latino families feel seen, heard, and protected—where our cultures and languages are treated not as barriers, but as strengths. I come with heart, grit, and a deep commitment to learn, Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 11 3 collaborate, and advocate. This isn’t just about leadership—it’s about responsibility. To my children, and to every family trying to find their place in a county that should feel like home. What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee? One area I’d like to see the committee focus on is building trust between the Latino community and the systems meant to serve us, especially in public health, education, and access to basic services. Earlier this month, I attended a maternal health conference in Wilmington where someone shared a story that really struck me. They had organized a free vaccination event for the Latino community, but no one had signed up. They suspected fear was the reason. Still, they showed up and held the event. Slowly, families began to arrive. Kids were vaccinated. Maybe it helped that no paperwork was required, or maybe just seeing the space felt safe. Either way, it was a powerful moment. That story stayed with me. It was both heartbreaking and motivating. It showed how fear and mistrust are still barriers, even when resources are available. And it reminded me that trust isn’t built through flyers or announcements—it’s built by showing up, being present, and creating spaces that feel safe and welcoming. I want to see this committee focus on that kind of engagement. We need outreach that meets people where they are, in their language, with cultural awareness and care. It’s not just about offering services; it’s about making sure people feel safe using them. That moment at the conference inspired me to get involved. It showed me that small, intentional acts can open doors. I want to be part of that effort—helping to make New Hanover County a place where Latino families feel not only included, but supported and protected. Qualifications for serving My qualifications come from lived experience, community commitment, and professional work that centers equity and impact. As a Latina mother raising a family in New Hanover County, I understand firsthand the challenges our communities face— from language barriers and access gaps to the need for culturally informed outreach. I bring a grounded, personal perspective that’s often missing from decision-making spaces. Professionally, I’m the founder of Goodfight, a creative studio that works with mission-driven organizations to amplify Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 12 4 messages around public health, equity, and community. This work has given me a deep understanding of how to listen, build trust, and communicate in ways that move people to action. I also bring skills in strategic thinking, collaboration, and storytelling—tools that help build bridges between communities and institutions. While I may be new to formal civic service, I’ve spent years doing the kind of work that makes real, lasting impact. Most of all, I care deeply, I show up, and I’m ready to learn and lead alongside others. Other municipal or county boards / committees on which you are serving None Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County? No (Section Break) List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Nicholas Jacob Reference 1 Phone 810-919-1103 Reference 2 Moises Varon Reference 2 Phone 704-689-2831 Reference 3 Erica Jacob Reference 3 Phone 810-919-1102 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional information Field not completed. Date 5/2/2025 Consent √ I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners., √ I understand that information on this application is public record and may be disclosed. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 13 Long, Melissa From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Friday, May 2, 2025 10:17 AM To:Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject:Online Form Submission #24000 for Board and Committee Application External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Board and Committee Application Board orCommittee New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Being Applied to First Name Jean Last Name Lozada Email jeanxabathidalgo@gmail.com Home Phone 9103983526 Cell Phone 9103983526 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 407 RedCross St. Apt. B City Wilmington State NC ZipCode 28401 Mailing Address (if Field not completed. different from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. ZipCode Field not completed. Years Living inNew 8 Hanover County 1 Still Interested 12/10/2025 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 15 Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure across-section of the community is represented. Gender Male Race Latino Age 24 Occupation Case Manager @Clinica Latina Applicant'sEmployer Coastal Horizons Center Professional Activities Case Manager atCoastal Horizons Center. Board member at large atCape Fear Latinos Volunteer Activities Board member atlarge atCape Fear Latinos Why doyou wish to Tofacilitate theadvancement oftheLatino community inNew Hanover County and expand resources available forthisserveonthisboardor community. To advocate fortheindividuals whoare living incommittee? fear anddoeverything inmypower topositively influence decisions and policy that havedirect and/orindirect consequences to theLatino community inNew Hanover County. What areas ofconcern Current political landscape onimmigration, access to would you like tosee education, access tohealth resources. addressed bythis committee? Qualifications for 3years ofexperience working in Case serving Management/Coordination ofservices fortheLatino community inNew Hanover County through CapeFear Latinos. Organized theCape Fear Latinos Festival during theyears 2022, 2023, 2024. Participated intheLanguage Access Collaborative Summit with team New Hanover Language Plan during years 2023-2024. Organized outreach andfacilitated partnerships with local Latino organization forPlace ofEncounters/Lugar de Encuentros, thefirstLatino artexhibition ofit'skindin the southeastern of theU.S, attheCameron ArtMuseum. Participated inMiCasa andinvolvement with Centro Hispano of UNCW. Other municipal or None county boards / 2 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 16 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 Elizabeth Uzcategui Reference 1Phone 9102626432 Reference 2 Heather Wilson Reference 2Phone 9102006232 Reference 3 Marimer McKenzie Reference 3Phone 9106383218 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Jean Curiculum Vitae Spring 2025.pdf information Date 4/24/2025 Consent Iunderstand that anyboard orcommittee appointee may be removed without cause byamajority ofCounty Commissioners., Iunderstand thatinformation onthis application ispublic record andmay bedisclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 3 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 17 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 18 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 19 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 20 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 21 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 23 Long, Melissa From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Wednesday, December 10, 2025 2:07 PM To:Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject:Online Form Submission #29086 for Board and Committee Application External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Board and Committee Application Board orCommittee New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission Being Applied to First Name Roberto Last Name Ramirez Email robertoxramirez@icloud.com Home Phone 910) 622-2648 Cell Phone Field not completed. Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 745 Galley Lane Apt319 City Wilmington State NC ZipCode 28412 Mailing Address (if Field not completed. different from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. ZipCode Field not completed. Years Living inNew 16 Hanover County 1 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 24 Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure across-section of the community is represented. Gender Male Race Hispanic/Latino Age 34 Occupation Registered Nurse Applicant'sEmployer Novant Health - NHRMC Professional Activities Mywork asaRegistered Nurse intheEmergency Department atNovant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center has exposed medaily tothehealth, language-access, andresource navigation challenges outlined in theCommission’s2024 Annual Report. Forexample, thereportemphasizes that healthcare access, lack of insurance, andlanguage barriers remain significant obstacles forHispanic/Latino residents. In theED, Iregularly assist patients facing these exact barriers, helping them communicate, access interpreters, andconnect with services after discharge. AsaTeam Lead andPreceptor, I also mentor new nurses inproviding culturally responsive and trauma-informed care, supporting thereport’scallformore equitable andculturally competent services. Inmysecond roleasaPsychiatric-Mental Health Nurse at Coastal Horizons, Icare forchildren, adolescents, andadults, populations identified in thereport’sfindings onmental health and well-being needs, including preventive care, crisis intervention, andimproved system integration. Through the Access & Opportunities Committee, Ihelp identify gaps in behavioral health access andinlanguage equity, both ofwhich arerecognized askeycountywide priorities. Myseven years of experience inpsychiatric services, including crisis support, care coordination, andbehavioral health integration, provide mewith insights intotheemotional, cultural, andfinancial pressures impacting many Latino/Hispanic families highlighted inthe Commission’scommunity surveys. Irecently earned myRN-BSN from UNCW, with afocus on community health, leadership, and equity, areas thatdirectly support theCommission’smission toenhance understanding, inclusiveness, andequality forLatino residents. Ialso completed mentorship andleadership training through UNCW’s CLIMB program, which strengthened myskills inculturally 2 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 25 responsive mentorship, inclusive leadership, and community engagement. Volunteer Activities Myvolunteer work aligns closely withtheCommission’sfocus areas, particularly language access, community engagement, andimproving access toessential services. Asformer Vice Chair ofCape Fear Latinos, Isupported events where theCommission conducted surveys andoutreach, including theCape Fear Latinos Festival andResource Fair. Because Iworked directly in those same community spaces, I’mfamiliar with theconcerns theCommission documented: immigration challenges, limited access tohealthcare, and language barriers. That experience positions mewellto support theCommission’scivic engagement and public-facing work. Inmy roleasVolunteer Coordinator fortheCommunity Counseling Center, Ihelpbroaden access to affordable mental health care. The Commission’s2024 report makes clear that mental health resources, preventive care, andtrust inservice providers remain significant gapsformany Latino families. My work directly supports thoseareas byconnecting clients to counseling services thatprioritize cultural andlinguistic inclusion. Ialso volunteer each year asaSpanish interpreter for CarolinasDentist’sDay ofCare, assisting uninsured patients— anissue highlighted repeatedly in theCamino Research Institute data andintheCommission’sfindings. Many families inour region continue toface barriers topreventive services, andthisevent allows metohelp reduce atleast oneofthose obstacles. Across these roles, Ifocus onreducing language barriers, improving access tocare, andconnecting families with community resources Why doyou wish to Iwant toserve ontheHispanic–Latino Commission because serve onthis board or theneeds outlined inthe2024 Annual Report mirror what Isee every dayinemergency medicine, psychiatric care, andcommittee? community work. The report’sfindings, language barriers, limited trust ininstitutions, immigration challenges, gapsin healthcare access, andinequities in education and transportation arethesame issues thatsurface when families come intothe ED, seek mental-health support, ortryto navigate local systems. 3 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 26 Myexperience gives meapractical, front-lineview of several priorities theCommission hasidentified: Language Equity: The report calls forstronger interpretation services, more bilingual staff, andreliable multilingual communication. Iroutinely assist Spanish-speaking families in managing complex medical andbehavioral health situations, so Iunderstand how much clear communication shapes safety, comfort, and decision-making. Health and Behavioral Health Access: Preventive care, dental services, andmental health support aresignificant needs in the Camino Research data. Iseetheconsequences of thesegaps daily: delayed treatment, unmanaged symptoms, and families unsure ofwhere toturn. Thisinsight would help guide realistic, community-based solutions. Information andCivic Engagement: Many families Iworkwith face immigration-related fearsand areoftenunaware of available resources. The Commission highlighted these same concerns. Myday-to-daywork hasshown mewhich approaches build trustandwhich create distance, andIcan bring that understanding intooutreach andcommunication efforts. Education Advocacy: Supporting youth incrisis and collaborating with families navigating school systems has highlighted theimportance ofbilingual liaisons, consistent use oflanguage-line, transportation assistance, andenhanced ESL programs. These needs frequently appear inthereport andin real situations Iface. Serving ontheCommission would allow metouse myclinical work and community experience tosupport practical, meaningful improvements forLatino residents across New Hanover County. What areas ofconcern 1. Language Equity would you like tosee The report highlights majorgaps inbilingual staffing, interpreter access, andmultilingual communication across agencies andaddressedbythis service systems. These same gaps create delays andcommittee? confusion intheEDandinbehavioral-health care. Iwould support efforts toexpand bilingual hiring, improve interpreter availability, andpromote communication practices thatreflect cultural andlinguistic needs. 2. Healthcare Access andPreventive Services Dental care, preventive health services, cancer screenings, 4 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 27 andvision care were listedas topneeds. Inpractice, Iseehow theabsence of these services leads to avoidable emergencies. Iwant tohelp strengthen pathways that connect families to preventive care before conditions escalate. 3. Immigration Support andCivic Engagement Concerns about U/Tvisas, limited awareness ofavailable programs, andinconsistent cooperation between agencies mirror what patients share with me. Iwould liketocontribute to outreach efforts thatoffer clearinformation, reduce fear, and support safe access toresources. 4. Education Access and Equity Transportation barriers, limited bilingual communication, and gaps in ESL support continue to affect students andfamilies. Youth mental-health needs, something Iencounter often, are harder toaddress when families cannot communicate with schools orfully understand available services. Isupport continued attention tothese barriers. 5. Trust andNavigation ofInstitutions The report notespersistent challenges inbuilding trust between Latino residents andservice providers. Because Iwork with families inmoments ofcrisis andvulnerability, Icanhelp ensure their experiences andconcerns arerepresented accurately astheCommission shapes itsrecommendations. Qualifications for Myqualifications align closely with theCommission’smission andcurrent priorities: serving Direct front-lineexperience with thehealthcare andbehavioral- health disparities highlighted inthe2024 Status Report, including lack ofinsurance, unmet mental-health needs, and barriers tiedtolanguage anddocumentation status. Established community engagement, including leadership roles with Cape Fear Latinos, where many ofthesame residents who informed theCommission’s2023–2024 surveys receive services andsupport. Bilingual English–Spanish communication, addressing key recommendations from theLanguage Equity andEducation subcommittees. Familiarity with immigration-related concerns identified bythe Information & Civic Engagement Subcommittee, informed by my work with families who face these challenges daily. 5 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 28 Strong understanding ofyouth andfamily needs, shaped bymy clinical work andaligned with theAdvocacy forPublic Education Subcommittee’spriorities. Background incrisis intervention and care coordination, supporting efforts tobuild trust, improve safety, andmake services more accessible. Leadership experience asanEDTeam Lead, preceptor, and nonprofit board member, contributing toeffective planning, problem-solving, andpolicy evaluation. Together, these experiences give meaclear understanding of theissues facing Latino residents andtheskills to help advance theCommission’s2025 goal 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 Mireya Lupercio Reference 1Phone 919) 802-6460 Reference 2 Maria Van deBovenkamp Reference 2Phone 910) 297-8828 Reference 3 Vanessa Gonzalez Reference 3Phone 910) 777-4830 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 12/10/2025 6 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 29 1 Long, Melissa From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Wednesday, April 23, 2025 6:39 PM To:Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject:Online Form Submission #23663 for Board and Committee Application ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being Applied to New Hanover County Hispanic/Latino Commission First Name MARIA Last Name VANDEBOVENKAMP Email mariavdb@aol.com Home Phone 9102978828 Cell Phone 9102978828 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 3905 Marathon Ave City Castle Hayne State NC Zip Code 28429 Mailing Address (if different from home address) 3905 Marathon Ave City Castle Hayne State NC Zip Code 28429 Years Living in New Hanover County 30 Still Interested 12/4/25 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 31 2 (Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Caucasian/Latina Age 55 Occupation Office Manager Applicant's Employer Coastal Horizons- Clinica Latina Professional Activities I have worked in the nonprofit for over 30 yrs. 5 years at MedNorth (ormerly New Hanover Community Health Center). 17 yrs at Wilmington Health Access or Teens and currently 10 years at Coastal Horizons. I am the current President of the NC Society of Medical Assistants. I am the Treasurer for the Wilmington Chapter of Medical Assistants. Volunteer Activities I have served on different Boards that included HOLA Helping Our Latin Americans, YWCA and Cape ear Latinos. I am participating in the Latino Alliance as a community partner. I have also participated as the community partner with the City of Wilmington in the Language Access Program with Chapel Hill. Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee? I am passionate about uplifting and empowering the Latino community. i believe that with my experience and commitment to this board i can help create meaningful change. i see serving on the Board as a way to contribute to a larger mission that aligns with my values. What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee? Education Access & Equity, Healthcare Access, Language Access. Cultural Recognition and Respect, Concerns about Racial Profiling, Qualifications for serving I am a long-time resident of New Hanover Co, Experience on Boards, Commitment for the community as a whole. Other municipal or county boards / committees on which you are serving already stated above Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 32 3 Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County? No (Section Break) List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Amanda Boomershine Reference 1 Phone 910-962-7922 Reference 2 Marimer McKenzie Reference 2 Phone 910-7987430 Reference 3 Mireya Lupercio Reference 3 Phone 919-802-6460 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional information Field not completed. Date 4/23/2025 Consent √ I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners., √ I understand that information on this application is public record and may be disclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 4 - 33 This page intentionally left blank. 1 Expiring 1/31/2027 Applicant: Eligibility William Harden Eligible for an initial term Attachments:Committee Information Sheet Application Committee Appointment New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Vacancy to appoint at this time: Term: Nominations Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 5 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. NEW HANOVER COUNTY NURSING HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Number of Members: 11 State mandated; may appoint up to 16 based on the number of nursing homes. The Nursing Home Administrators may nominate one-third of the members. Term of Office: 1-year term initially; 3-year term thereafter Brief on the functions: Each member shall be aware of the general conditions under which the persons are residing in the homes, and shall work for the best interests of the persons in the homes. This may include assisting persons who have grievances with the home and facilitati ng the resolution of grievances at the local level. Each member shall make quarterly visits to the nursing home it serves and more often if it is necessary to carry out the duties. Statute or cause creating Board: N.C. General Statute 131E-128. Qualifications: Must be a resident of New Hanover County. No person or immediate family member of a person with a financial interest in a home served by the committee, or employee or governing board member of a home served by the committee, or immediate family member of a resident in a home served by the New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee may be a member of this committee. Immediate family is defined as mother, father, sister, brother, child, grandmother, and grandfather, as well as in-laws. Applicants must complete all Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Orientation training before being certified, designated, and appointed as a CAC volunteer . Upon application, an Ombudsman with the Cape Fear Council of Governments will work with applicants through the training process. Regular Meeting: Quarterly Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of January, April, July, and October at 3:00 p.m. at the Cape Fear Council of Governments, 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC. CURRENT MEMBERS TERM OF OFFICE APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Teresa Bevin 316 S. 2nd Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-200-5265 (C) Initial 4/18/22 First 4/17/23 4/30/23 4/30/26 Marianne Eisenhauer-Wall 509 Okeechobee Rd. Wilmington, NC 28412 703-501-0811 (C) Initial 4/16/18 First 4/15/19 Second 9/19/22 Third 4/21/25 4/30/19 4/30/22 4/30/25 4/30/28 Faye B. Jacobs 129 Hargrove Dr. Wilmington, NC 28411 910-395-6297 (H) 910-508-8672 (C) Initial 6/17/19 First 6/15/20 Second 7/17/23 6/30/20 6/30/23 6/30/26 Phyllis Meole 9 Brookwood Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403 910-251-0913 (H) 910-231-8039 (C) Initial 3/24/14 First 3/16/15 Second 3/12/18 Third 3/15/21 Fourth 5/20/24 3/31/15 3/31/18 3/31/21 3/31/24 3/31/27 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 5 - 2 NURSING HOME COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CONT.) CURRENT MEMBERS TERM OF OFFICE APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Becky O’Daniell 1838 Kennedy Road Wilmington, NC 28409 910-231-0250 (C) Initial 1/22/24 First 1/21/25 1/31/25 1/31/28 Stephanie Smith 5717 Wisteria Lane Wilmington, NC 28409 910-352-3806 (C) Initial 12/16/19 First 12/7/20 Second 12/11/23 12/31/20 12/31/23 12/31/26 Yvette Wright 7322 Thurgood Road Wilmington, NC 28411 301-751-0910 (C) Initial 9/18/23 First 1/21/25 9/30/24 1/31/28 Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Members Nominated by Nursing Home Administrators: None COG Long Term Care Ombudsman: Holli Blackwelder Cape Fear Council of Governments 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401 910-395-4553 Revised: 12/2025 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 5 - 3 1 Long, Melissa From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Saturday, June 7, 2025 8:52 AM To:Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject:Online Form Submission #25905 for Board and Committee Application ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Board and Committee Application Board or Committee Being Applied to New Hanover County Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee Appointments I understand First Name William Last Name Harden Email doctorbillharden1@gmail.com Home Phone 2525679500 Cell Phone 2525679500 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 1056 Snowden road City Wilmington State NC Zip Code 28412 Mailing Address (if different from home address) Field not completed. City Field not completed. State Field not completed. Zip Code Field not completed. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 5 - 4 2 Years Living in New Hanover County 2 (Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented. Gender Male Race Caucasian Age 78 Occupation Retired physician Applicant's Employer Retired Professional Activities Was a Certified medical director long term care, board certified Internal medicine Volunteer Activities Built an AIDS clinic in Uganda and have taken medical teams back for 32 years with last in January 2025. Why do you wish to serve on this board or committee? Utilize my experience to the benefit of long term care residents What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee? Quality of life for LTC residents Qualifications for serving Many Other municipal or county boards / committees on which you are serving Was elected to board of education in my home country in West Virginia while I was in my internal medics practice. Do you have a family member employed by New Hanover County? No (Section Break) List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Jerome Glenn Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 5 - 5 3 Reference 1 Phone 9196165269 Reference 2 Karen Chaves Reference 2 Phone 4105917595 Reference 3 Gail Burke Reference 3 Phone 3343290077 Additional comments Since I have only lived in the River Lights/ Wilmington area a little over 2 years, I will have to ask my neighbors for references. Upload additional information Field not completed. Date 6/7/2025 Consent √ I understand that any board or committee appointee may be removed without cause by a majority of County Commissioners. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 5 - 6 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 5 - 7 1 Expiring 6/30/2028 Applicant:Eligible for Reappointment Annette Clark Lo DeWalt Kevin Foley Katrina Harris (Also applied to serve on NHC Cooperative Extension Advisory Council) Spencer Swain Attachments:Committee Information Sheet Applications Committee Appointment Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County, Inc. Board of Directors Vacancy to appoint at this time: Unexpired Term: Nominations Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 1 This page intentionally left blank. PARKS CONSERVANCY OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Members: 13; 12 members appointed by the County Commissioners 1 County Commissioner Representative Term of Office: 3-year terms Qualifications: County resident 18 years of age or more who has a sincere interest and commitment to the importance of park and recreation services; a willingness to give freely of time and energy to learn about and to carry out responsibilities; the ability to work wel l with all other Board members; complete open-mindedness and respect for varied points of view and consideration of all Board business; good judgment, intelligence and courage of conviction; a dedicated interest in the Park and Recreation welfare of all citizens of the county; the capability of speaking out and articulating parks and recreation needs; the ability to accept and weather criticism gracefully; the strength to refuse to be intimidated by pressure groups and issues which are not in the best interest of the whole county; a strong feeling for team work between the Director, Board of County Commissioners, and other Advisory Board members and a desire to truly know the community and the recreational needs of all citizens. Regular Meetings: Third Tuesday of every other month (odd months), at 5:30 p.m. at Airlie Cottage, 896 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC Statute or cause creating Board: The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners approved the establishment of the Parks Conservancy on April 16, 2012; first appointments were made May 20, 2013. Purpose: The general purposes of the Parks Conservancy are as follows: 1. To establish an endowment and receive and distribute monies for prospective funding of capital improvements at County parks and to encourage the accumulation and dissemination of knowledge of the history and natural heritage of Southeastern North Carolina. 2. To arrange for such meetings of Conservancy officers or other interested individuals, as may be legally necessary or considered desirable in the furtherance of the aims and purposes of County parks. 3. To encourage and arrange for gifts, grants, bequests, and devises to the Conservancy for its work in the furtherance of the objectives for which it is organized, and to provide for the proper expenditure, use, and conservation of all gifts, grants, bequests, and devises so received. 4. To provide oversight to all internal groups including but not limited to: Volunteers and special event committees. 5. To foster relationships with other related organizations. 6. To serve as ambassadors for the Parks to the community. 7. To participate in and support Parks events and programs. Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 2 PARKS CONSERVANCY OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY (CONT.) CURRENT MEMBERS TERM OF OFFICE APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Rex Burford 6309 Stearman Court Wilmington, NC 28409 910-547-2857 (C) Unexpired 3/20/23 First 6/19/23 6/30/23 6/30/26 Dave Ellegood 4173 Hearthside Drive Apt. 204 Wilmington, NC 28401 910-233-7987 (H) Unexpired 6/22/21 First 6/20/22 Second 6/16/25 6/30/22 6/30/25 6/30/28 Ligon (Wood) Flynn 302 West Renovah Circle Wilmington, NC 28403 904-463-3224 (C) First 9/16/24 6/30/27 Jamie Hobbs 3209 Alex Trask Drive Castle Hayne, NC 28429 910-352-5093 (H) First 8/19/24 6/30/27 Mark J. Ihnat 6426 Chalfont Circle Wilmington, NC 28405 910-616-5131 (C) Unexpired 12/17/18 First 6/15/2020 Second 6/19/23 6/30/20 6/30/23 6/30/26 Dana Lingenfesler 6832 Main Street, Unit 330 Wilmington, NC 28405 919-801-7172 (C) 910-794-4885 (W) Unexpired 9/19/22 First 6/16/25 6/30/25 6/30/28 Sean Olds 103 Kendall Avenue Wilmington, NC 28401 252-457-5536 (C) Unexpired 6/19/23 First 6/16/25 6/30/25 6/30/28 Nivine Richie 8453 River Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-465-3195 (H) 910-962-3606 (C) Unexpired 8/21/23 First 6/16/25 6/30/25 6/30/28 Cassidy Santaguida 2013 E Lake Shore Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 512-775-4802 (H) Unexpired 8/22/22 First 6/17/24 6/30/24 6/30/27 Hillary Stevens 5029 Clear Run Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 910-945-9595 (C) First 6/17/24 6/30/27 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 3 PARKS CONSERVANCY OF NEW HANOVER COUNTY (CONT.) CURRENT MEMBERS TERM OF OFFICE APPOINTMENT EXPIRATION Susanne Werner 6913 Running Brook Terrace Wilmington, NC 28411 910-409-5509 (C) Unexpired 3/20/23 First 6/17/24 6/30/24 6/30/27 Walter Whaley 7215 Wrightsville Avenue Apt. 211 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-499-2480 (C) 910-256-7723 (W) First 9/16/24 6/30/27 County Commissioner Representative LeAnn Pierce 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 175 Wilmington, NC 28403 798-7259 (NHC Office) 12/16/24 Undesignated Jodi Rich, Director Parks and Gardens Department Wilmington, NC 28403 798-7635 Revised: 6/2025 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 4 Long, Melissa From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Monday, December 8, 2025 1:07 PM To:Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject:Online Form Submission #29050 for Board and Committee Application External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Board and Committee Application Board orCommittee Parks Conservancy ofNew Hanover County Inc., Board of DirectorsBeingAppliedto First Name Annette Last Name Clark Email Annette_lipinski@yahoo.com Home Phone 7173188366 Cell Phone 7173188366 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 6417 Timber Creek Lane City Wilmington State Nc ZipCode 28411 Mailing Address (if Field not completed. different from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. ZipCode Field not completed. Years Living inNew 5 Hanover County 1 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 5 Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure across-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race Abc Age 46 Occupation Finance Applicant'sEmployer York Independents Professional Activities Book keeping, advertising, taxprep, payroll, web maintenance, Medicare analysis, and portfolio design Volunteer Activities Money management Bingo at Elks Lodge, fund raising withthe PTO Why doyou wish to Iampassionate about park andland conservation. Itwasone ofthereasons Imoved tothearea. serveonthis board or committee? What areas ofconcern Iwould love ifwecould acquire more green space. would you liketosee addressed bythis committee? Qualifications for Ianexperienced inrunning ourfinancial firm aswell asasmall township inPA. 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 Kelley Vaughn Reference 1Phone 9102974842 2 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 6 Reference 2 Bob Webel Reference 2Phone 9105206321 Reference 3 Kathleen Lipinski Reference 3Phone 7178412381 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 12/8/2025 Consent Iunderstand that anyboard orcommittee appointee may be removed without cause byamajority ofCounty Commissioners., Iunderstand thatinformation onthis application ispublic record andmay bedisclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. To help prot ect your priva cy, … 3 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 7 Still Interested/Application Updated 12/4/25 Online Form Submission #13840 for Board and Committee Application noreply@civicplus.com < noreply@civicplus.com > Sat 8/24/2024 12:57 AM To :Crowell, Kym <KCrowell@nhcgov.com>;Long, Melissa <melong@nhcgov.com> ** External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe** Board and Committee Application 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) C ity State Zip Code Parks Conservancy of New Hanover County Inc., Board of Directors Lo DeWalt lodewalt@utexas.edu 4129157160 Field not completed. Field not completed. Field not completed. 1028 Adams Landing Dr Wilmington NC 28412 Field not completed. Wilm ington NC 28412 Years Living in New Hanover 2 County (Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure a cross-section of the community is represented . Gender Race Female White 3.5 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 8 Age Occupation Applicant's Employer Professional Activities Volunteer Activities 39 Educator (Administration) New Hanover County Schools Administrator for NHCS Member of NCASA Tennis Captain - multiple USTA leagues Canines for Service Beach Cleanups Why do you wish to serve on I am passionate about preserving our parks. One reason I this board or committee? chose to relocate to Wilmington is the extensive beauty of our outdoors including Airlie and Long Leaf. I knew that in addition to the beach, New Hanover County prided itself on an active outdoor community. Since moving here I have discovered the beauty of many other parks. Although newer to the Wilmington area, I understand the importance of parks for our community. What areas of concern would you like to see addressed by this committee? I wish to help find donors and grants that can continue to add enhancements to our parks to keep them well-maintained for our community, safe for the people who use them, and most importantly FUN and VIBRANT for users of all ages. I would like to be a member of this board because I believe giving back to the community is important. My life is enriched by the use of the tennis courts, walking trails, and peaceful exploration of Airlie or launching my paddle board from Trails End. I want to be actively engaged in helping others to find these resources and to donate my time and effort to helping increasing funding to conserve our parks. I would love to see the conservation board continue to fund donor/grant based projects that add to our parks. Adding items like hard courts, fitness equipment, story walks, and accessibility measures is important to me. I've seen unique park attributes when I lived in Austin TX that also sought to balance active and passive park spaces. I think we can learn both from others in our state and across the nation from communities who value their green spaces. I'd also love to see how this committee can work with our local strengths, such as artists, to help think about out of the box grants that might help our community. Items like beautification grants tied to artwork provided by local professionals or perhaps funding tied to donors in our robust film community. I'd also be interested in how the committee uses funds to help with keeping our parks and water-spaces clean even with increasing use. Holding volunteer trash picks ups to help our county workers and understanding from the staff which areas Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 9 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 10 Still Interested 12/7/2025 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 11 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 12 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 13 Long, Melissa From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Tuesday, December 30, 2025 1:51 PM To:Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject:Online Form Submission #29305 for Board and Committee Application External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Board and Committee Application Board orCommittee Parks Conservancy ofNew Hanover County Inc., Board of DirectorsBeingAppliedto First Name Katrina Last Name Harris Email Katrinah@outlook.com Home Phone 9103191137 Cell Phone 2405651681 Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 8924 Market Street City Wilmington State NC ZipCode 28411 Mailing Address (if Field not completed. different from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. ZipCode Field not completed. Years Living inNew 20 Hanover County 1 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 14 Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure across-section of the community is represented. Gender Female Race black Age 61 Occupation Engineer Applicant'sEmployer selfemployed Professional Activities Consultant Tax Preparer Volunteer Activities ViceChairperson ofSupervisory CommitteeatUSPatentand trademarkCreditUnion Tennessee State University Alumni Association Northeast Region Vice President Why doyou wish to Ihave been active inthecommunity byvolunteering ofmytime serve onthis board or and resources since high school. Iamfamiliar with the structure and operation ofnon-profits andlook forward tocommittee? providing my skills andtalents ontheboard. What areas ofconcern New Hanover County takespride inthebeautification ofour county parks. Iaminterested inhelping toimprove thewouldyouliketosee continued growth andelevation ofourexisting communities. addressed bythis committee? Qualifications for Iamfamiliar with thestructure andoperation ofnon-profits and have over 20years ofexperience. 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 Jackie Adair 2 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 15 Reference 1Phone 6153716994 Reference 2 Mamie Carlos Reference 2Phone 9102644579 Reference 3 Alison Harris Reference 3Phone 2025319827 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 12/30/2025 Consent Iunderstand that anyboard orcommittee appointee may be removed without cause byamajority ofCounty Commissioners., Iunderstand thatinformation onthis application ispublic record andmay bedisclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. To help prot ect your priva cy, … 3 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 16 Long, Melissa From:noreply@civicplus.com Sent:Thursday, January 1, 2026 1:10PM To:Crowell, Kym; Long, Melissa Subject:Online Form Submission #29332 for Board and Committee Application External Email: Do not click links, open attachments, or reply until you know it is safe ** Board and Committee Application Board orCommittee Parks Conservancy ofNew Hanover County Inc., Board of DirectorsBeingAppliedto First Name Spencer Last Name Swain Email spencerswain1@outlook.com Home Phone 910) 682-8386 Cell Phone Field not completed. Business Phone Field not completed. Fax Field not completed. Home Address 1905 Hess Street City Wilmington State NC ZipCode 28411 Mailing Address (if Field not completed. different from home address) City Field not completed. State Field not completed. ZipCode Field not completed. Years Living inNew 24 Hanover County 1 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 17 Section Break) Personal information collected below is to assure across-section of the community is represented. Gender Male Race White Age 24 Occupation Office Manager Applicant'sEmployer Ampler Electrical Services LLC Professional Activities Along with mycurrent rolewith Ampler Electrical, Ialso own andoperate asmall landscaping business, Coastal Lawn & Garden LLC. Asidefrom these, Ihave worked inmultiple leadership roles throughout mytime atEast Carolina University, where Igraduated in2023. Within myfraternity Iserved ontheExecutive Board asGrand Master ofCeremonies- responsible formembership development, history andtradition preservation, and disciplinary action. Ialsoserved asPhilanthropy Chair andNew Member Educator. AsPhilanthropy Chair, Iwas responsible forcoordinating events with our100+ member organization, aswell asworking with other organizations oncampus toraise funds forvarious charities. AsNew Member Educator, Iguided new members through an educational program which taught thevalues, principles, and history ofourorganization. Ialsoacted as aliaison between new andexisting members. Iwasselected byourAlumni Board to attend theNational Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN, where Imet with other organizational leaders from allover thecountry. Iwas also involved inEast Carolina'sInvestment Club and various other political clubs/groups. Ihave spenttime working with various political campaigns- assisting inthe coordination ofboth formal andinformal speaking events, distributing literature forcampaigns, and working toincrease community involvement in elections. Iworked onasuccessful USSenate campaign, during which I staffed arally which was alsoattended bythePresident ofthe United States. Prior to college, Iwas aPage in theNorth Carolina House of Representatives, serving under Representative Ted Davis. 2 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 18 Volunteer Activities Ihavebeen involved with many missions through my church, which helped to serveboth those inthelocal community, as well astaking mission trips along theEast Coast. The most notable mission trips included serving inWashington DC, Pigeon Forge, TN, andvarious boroughs inNew York City. These trips included feeding thehomeless, staffing behind the scenes atshelters (cleaning, cooking, etc), sorting through donations, and visiting theelderly innursing homes. Locally, with both mychurch and membership inBeta Club, I have volunteered at various homeless shelters, nursing homes, and foodbanks. Another oneof myfavorite ways toserve was with theMiracle League ofWilmington, afully accessible baseball league and playground which allows bothchildren andadults with disabilities toparticipate insports, recreation, andsocial time. During college Iboth assisted inthecoordination ofevents, andworked atevents which were raising funds forMilitary Heroes, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, andAces for Autism. Ialso assisted incoordinating candrives forlocal food banks. Inmytime post-graduation, Ihave packed anddistributed care kitswhich have toiletries, snacks, andother assorted useful items. Ihave participated inlocal bikedrives, whichaimtogive children new bikes forChristmas. Ihavealso given timeand materials toorganizations with gardening operations aimed atproviding free/low-cost food to community members in need. Another way Ihave more recently begun toserve isthrough taking care oflawns andlandscaping forelderly neighbors, who cannolonger beasphysically active outside. Why doyou wish to Stewardship is oneofmycore values, and Ibelieve that we have aduty toresponsibly manage andpreserve thebeauty ofserveonthisboardor ournatural resources fortheenjoyment offuture generations. committee? Iwishto serve onthisboard sothat Imayassist in responsibly stewarding resources andcontinue creating safe, beautiful places forboth current citizens, and thoseto comein the future. My family haslivedinNew Hanover County forwell over100 years, andSoutheastern NCforeven longer. This gives mea passion forthisland andareathat cannot betaught, only passed down. Iadmire themany generations before usthat worked so incredibly hard to establish andmaintain thecityof Wilmington andthecounty asawhole. The history ofthisarea isrichandfascinating, withsomany valuable lessons tobe learned from its' study. 3 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 19 Iwishtodomypart incontinuing thetradition ofexcellence, beauty, andstewardship ofthisland. What areas ofconcern Preserving andexpanding thebeauty ofNew Hanover County, andkeeping thecommunity active and able toenjoythepublicwouldyouliketosee resources- inturnproviding benefits forthemental andaddressedbythis physical health ofourfellow citizens. committee? Qualifications for Ihave experience invarious leadership positions (asdetailed in Professional Activities), which included financial management, serving event coordination, andcommunity outreach. Ihave aB.S. Degree in Political Science, with aPre-Law concentration, andaminorinPhilosophy from East Carolina University. Ihaveexperience raising funds, overseeing volunteer efforts, and working alongside other organizations. Ihave astrong knowledge ofNew Hanover County'sflora and fauna, aswellasthevarious ecosystems asawhole. Ihave astrong knowledge oftheCounty'shistory. Ihave adrive toalways grow myknowledge and understanding, always seeking ways tobetter myself andmy community as awhole. Other municipal or None county boards / committees onwhich you areserving Doyou have afamily Yes member employed by New Hanover County? County Employee's Courtney Swain Name What department? Health & Human Services Section Break) List three local personal references and phone numbers Reference 1 Charlie Rivenbark Reference 1Phone 910) 200-5244 Reference 2 Silas Coudriet Reference 2Phone 910) 520-2352 4 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 20 Reference 3 Chad Porter Reference 3Phone 910) 470-5497 Additional comments Field not completed. Upload additional Field not completed. information Date 1/1/2026 Consent Iunderstand that anyboard orcommittee appointee may be removed without cause byamajority ofCounty Commissioners., Iunderstand thatinformation onthis application ispublic record andmay bedisclosed. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. To help prot ect your priva cy, … 5 Board of Commissioners - January 20, 2026 ITEM: 11- 6 - 21