BRUNSWICK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

August 2, 2021
3:00 PM

I.Call to Order
II.Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
III.Adjustments/Approval of Agenda
IV.Public Comments
V.Approval of Consent Agenda
1.Administration - Proposed Addition to the State Highway System
Request that the Board of Commissioners approve a request from the NC Department of Transportation for the addition of Bonaventure St., Sevilleen Dr., Ascension Dr., Gracieuse Ln., Mauricio Ct., Arot Ct., and Defyance Ct.
2.Administration - Resolution In Opposition To Issuance Of Wind Energy Leases Within 24 Nautical Miles Of North Carolina's Shores
Request the Board of Commissioners adopt a resolution in opposition to locating offshore wind turbines within 24 nautical miles of the shoreline.
3.Administration - Surplus Property Offers for Upset Bid Process

Request that the Board of Commissioners accept, subject to the upset bid process, offers that have been submitted for surplus parcels that meet the value parameters previously established by the Board.

4.Board Appointment - Brunswick Community College Board of Trustees
Request the Board of Commissioners appoint Scott Evans to fill the unexpired term on the Brunswick Community College Board of Trustees.  This term will expire June 30, 2023.
5.Clerk to the Board - Meeting Minutes
Request that the Board of Commissioners approve the Draft Minutes from the July 6, 2021 Regular Meeting and the July 21, 2021 Special Called Meeting.
6.County Attorney - Dollar General Midway Road Deed of Dedication
Request that the Board of Commissioners consider accepting the Deed of Dedication for water and sewer infrastructure for Dollar General, Midway Road.
7.Emergency Services - Ambulance Purchase
Request that the Board of Commissioners approve the purchase of three new ambulances.
8.Emergency Services - Amendment to EMS Management Consultants Billing Agreement for Medicaid Claims
Request that the Board of Commissioners approve an amendment to the current billing contract with EMS Management Consultants, as it relates to Medicaid claims.  All Medicaid claims will switch to a fixed billing rate, instead of a percentage of collections rate.
9.Finance - Fiscal Items

Request that the Board of Commissioners approve Budget Amendments, Capital Project Ordinances and Fiscal Items of a routine nature on the consent agenda.

 

-Parks and Recreation World Series Budget Amendment

The Brunswick County Dixie Belles team (13-15 year old) won the 2021 Belles Dixie Softball State Championship and will move on to play in the World Series at Moncks Corner, South Carolina July 23-28, 2021. The Brunswick County Junior Dixie Boys (13 year old) won the 2021 Junior Dixie Boys State Championship and will move on to play in the World Series in Monroe, Louisiana July 23-28, 2021. Two teams will be going out of town for their respective World Series. An additional $12,000 above what is currently available will be needed in the Dixie Youth Travel Restricted line for the Belles request of  $15,040 and the Junior Boys request of $16,020 to cover possible costs of their trips for a total of $31,060. 

 

-Sheriff's Office Donation Budget Amendment

Appropriate $5,220 of gifts and memorials to capital outlay equipment for donation made to help purchase a covered trailer for the motor unit.

 

-Cape Fear Regional Jetport Grant 36237.45.18.3 Additional Funding Budget Amendment and CPO

Appropriate $23,000 of additional CRRSAA funding awarded to the Cape Fear Regional Jetport for Grant 36237.45.18.3 in response to COVID-19 and economic disruption it caused. 

 

-Navassa Water System Rehabilitation Project Grant Budget Amendment and CPO

Reduce Grant revenues $44,379 for 2% loan fee originally budgeted for payment to State. Administration costs equal to the 2% loan fee will not be reimbursed rather than paying back a fee.

10.Finance - NC Forest Service Agreement
Request that the Board of Commissioners approve and authorize the County Manager to sign an agreement with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the protection, development and improvement of forest land in Brunswick County.
11.Health and Human Services - Brunswick Senior Resources Inc. - Budget Revision #3 to HCCBG Funding
Request that the Board of Commissioners approve the attached Revision #3 budget document for the  Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Home and Community Care Block Grant (HCCBG) for Older Adults.
12.Health and Human Services - BSRI - FY 2022 HCCBG County Funding Plan
Request that the Board of Commissioners approve the 2021-2022 Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults County Funding Plan.
13.Health and Human Services - Health Services – 2020 Child Fatality Prevention Team Annual Report

Request that the Board of Commissioners review and approve the 2020 Child Fatality Prevention Team Annual Report.

14.Health and Human Services - Health Services – 2020 State of the County Health Report

Request that the Board of Commissioners review and approve the 2020 State of the County’s Health Report.

15.Operation Services - HVAC Repair and Maintenance Agreement
Request that the Board of Commissioners enter into a service agreement for HVAC repair and maintenance with HVAC StarPlus, LLC.
16.Operation Services - Post Disaster Aerial Mosquito Control Agreement
Request that the Board of Commissioners award a one year agreement with four auto-renewals for post-disaster aerial mosquito services prepositioning agreement to Vector Disease Control International, LLC.
17.Sheriff's Office - Agreement with Motorola Solutions for FY22 Radio Purchase
Request that the Board of Commissioners approve an agreement with Motorola Solutions for the purchase of 25 radios that was approved in the FY22 budget request. 
18.Utilities - Kings Bluff - Recommended Staffing Changes

Request that the Board of Commissioners approves moving 0.5 FTE in the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority budget (LFWSA) to the Northwest Water Treatment budget and create one (1) new position in the LCFWSA budget.  The increase of 1.0 FTE in the water fund is offset by LCFWSA personnel and administrative cost reimbursements

VI.Administrative Report
1.Administration - Brunswick Community College - FY 2021-22 Budget Request (Dr. Gene Smith, President - Brunswick Community College)
Request that the Board of Commissioners consider a request from Brunswick Community College for flexibility to utilize the approved Capital Outlay / Special Projects budget on the College's prioritized list and any reduction in cost to the county from the re-allocation/funding sources be used to reduce the county funds budgeted for the Building E roof replacement postponed until FY 2022-2023.
2.Administration - Resolution Encouraging Exploration & Funding of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Replacement
Request the Board of Commissioners consider supporting a resolution encouraging the exploration and funding for a replacement of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
3.Engineering - Courthouse Addition & Renovation -Monteith Construction Contract Change Order (2) (Wm. L. Pinnix, P.E., Engineering Director)
Request that the Board of Commissioners review and approve Change Order #2 with Monteith Construction Corporation for the courthouse addition and renovation project in the amount of $356,077.00
4.Utilities - Columbus County Interlocal Agreement-Sewer (John Nichols, PE, Director of Public Utilities)

Request that the Board of Commissioners approve an Interlocal Agreement with Columbus County to allow Brunswick County to provide sewer service to customers located in Columbus County as designated in the Designated Service Area.

5.Utilities - Holden Beach Wholesale Bulk Water Service Agreement (John Nichols, PE, Director of Public Utilities)

Request that the Board of Commissioners approve the renewed Wholesale Bulk Water Service Agreement between Brunswick County and the Town of Holden Beach and authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement upon review by the County Attorney.  

VII.Other Business/Informal Discussion
VIII.Closed Session
1.Closed Session
Request that the Board of Commissioners enter into closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1) to approve closed session minutes and G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses, including any economic development incentives that may be offered by the County in negotiations.
IX.Adjournment