Brunswick County, NC

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Local Emergency Planning Committee will receive presentations from Brunswick County 911 regarding Hazmat call dispatching and radio coverage in large facilities. The committee will also review partner updates and set meeting dates for 2027.

• Presentation by Tiffany Holden on dispatching Hazmat calls
• Presentation by Joe Quarino on bi-directional antennas and radio coverage in warehouses
• Approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Establishment of 2027 meeting dates

Board of Elections

Board of Commissioners

Board of Elections

Board of Elections

Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission

Board of Elections

Board of Elections

Board of Elections

Board of Commissioners

Library Board of Trustees

Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission

Board of Commissioners

Board of Elections

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

Board of Elections

The Brunswick County Board of Elections will meet to review administrative reports and approve minutes from four previous September and October meetings. The board will also discuss the 2027 meeting schedule and absentee ballots.

• Adoption of the 2027 board meeting schedule
• Consideration of absentee ballots
• Approval of meeting minutes from 9/15/26, 9/29/26, 10/6/26, and 10/13/26

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the 2027 countywide tax reappraisal and revisions to hydrant bulk water rates. The meeting includes votes on a vehicle purchase for Utilities and a grant for new Sheriff's Office traffic positions.

• Rezoning of Tax Parcel 2110002701 west of 6739 Ocean Hwy W (US 17) to Commercial-Low Density
• Contract for $215,543.63 to purchase a Ford F550 with crane and welder
• Increase of $17,223 to the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services agreement
• Public hearing on Uniform Schedules of Values for the 2027 Countywide Reappraisal
• Grant award for two additional traffic unit positions at the Sheriff's Office

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation regarding future expansion planning for Brunswick County Public Utilities.

• Presentation on Brunswick County Public Utilities Expansion Planning

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Brunswick County Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to discuss land bank opportunities. The meeting includes a Director's report covering several county parks and athletic programs.

• Land Bank Opportunities
• ARPA Enabled update
• Leland Park update
• Town Creek Park/Brunswick Nature Park update
• Lockwood Folly Park update

Board of Elections

The Brunswick County Board of Elections will meet to consider absentee ballots. The board is requested to review and take action on these ballots.

• Consideration of absentee ballots

Planning Board

The Brunswick County Planning Board will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and three subdivision or planned development proposals. The board will also receive a staff update on previously reviewed case items.

• Rezoning Case Z-942: 77.52 acres at 4651 Todd Road SW to Medium Density Residential
• Rezoning Case Z-948: 22.84 acres at 9920 & 9990 Ocean Hwy W and 61 Calabash Road NW to Commercial-Low Density
• Rezoning Case Z-949CZ: Modification for outdoor recreation at 8573 River Road SE
• Southport Cove Major Subdivision: 27 single family units on 13.60 acres
• South Cape Planned Development: 519 single family homes and 310 townhomes on 348 acres

Board of Elections

The Brunswick County Board of Elections will meet to conduct business regarding the election process. The primary action item is the review and processing of absentee ballots.

• Consideration of absentee ballots

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners meets October 5, 2026, to vote on a consent agenda covering grants, contracts, tax releases, and personnel changes, plus a $30,920,859 guaranteed maximum price amendment for Phase 2 of the West Brunswick Regional Biosolids Processing and Storage Facility. The board will also receive the proposed 2027 countywide reappraisal schedule of values and set an October 19 public hearing on it, and consider a new hydrant bulk water fee program. Several items are presentations, proclamations, and administrative reports rather than final decisions.

• Contract with Chemrite, Inc. for $172,620.00 for sodium fluorosilicate for water treatment
• Contract with JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc. for $319,500.00 for chlorine for water treatment
• Crowder Construction contract amendment setting GMP at $30,920,859.00 for Phase 2 of the West Brunswick Regional Biosolids Processing and Storage Facility
• Proposed 2027 countywide reappraisal Schedule of Values, with public hearing set for October 19, 2026
• Proposed Hydrant Bulk Water Program fees, with public hearing set for October 19, 2026, effective January 1, 2027

The Board approved a $30,920,859 contract amendment for Phase 2 of the West Brunswick Regional Biosolids Processing and Storage Facility. Commissioners also approved Sheriff's Office position reclassifications and budget transfers after rejecting a motion to table the item. Additionally, the Board set public hearings for the 2027 Countywide Reappraisal and changes to the Hydrant Bulk Water Program fees.

• Approved $30,920,859 contract amendment for West Brunswick Regional Biosolids Facility Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office position reclassifications and budget transfers (3-2)
• Approved FY26 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application (3-2)
• Set public hearing for October 19, 2026, regarding 2027 Countywide Reappraisal (5-0)
• Set public hearing for October 19, 2026, regarding Hydrant Bulk Water Program fees (5-0)
• Approved creation of Internal Audit Committee and Charter (5-0)
• Approved site improvements at Mid-Atlantic Industrial Rail Park using grant funds (5-0)
• Tabled potential Board of Commissioners schedule change resolution (4-1)

Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission

Board of Elections

The Brunswick County Board of Elections meets on September 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The only substantive agenda item is consideration of absentee ballots, on which the Board is asked to review and take action. The remaining agenda is procedural: call to order, pledge, agenda approval, other business, and adjournment.

• Consideration of absentee ballots — Board asked to review and take action

Health & Human Services Advisory Board

The Brunswick County Health and Human Services Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes public comment, approval of minutes, and reports from various county departments. The board will receive presentations on rabies and Ebola outbreaks, as well as health care management programs.

• Rabies outbreak presentation by David Howard
• Ebola outbreak presentation by David Howard
• Health care management programs presentation by David Howard
• Reports from Veterans Services, Environmental Health, Social Services, Public Housing, and Emergency Medical Services

Library Board of Trustees

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several deeds of dedication for water and sewer infrastructure and a SAMHSA Treatment Court Grant. The meeting includes presentations on the Agricultural Fair, Bookmobile services, and public utilities expansion planning. Additionally, the Board will hold a public hearing for a rezoning appeal and hear appeals regarding stormwater permits.

• SAMHSA Brunswick County Treatment Court Grant Year 4 ($366,850)
• eRate funding for Brunswick County Library ($81,565.73)
• Rezoning appeal for Tax Parcel 2120002112
• Pointe Grand Long Beach Stormwater Permit Appeals
• Deed of Dedication for Walmart Supercenter of Calabash # 4269

The Board of Commissioners reversed a staff decision to approve a stormwater permit for the Pointe Grand Long Beach project. The Board also adopted a new Cemetery Protection Ordinance and approved several million dollars in budget amendments for county projects.

• Reversed staff decision to approve Pointe Grand Long Beach stormwater permit (3-2)
• Approved Cemetery Protection Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved $8.3M in budget amendments for IT, fleet, HVAC, security cameras, and park renovations (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Tax Parcel 2120002112 to Commercial Low Density (4-1)
• Approved $3.5M, $329,960, and $240,879 airport grants (5-0)
• Paused procurement of new ALPR (Flock) camera equipment pending committee review (5-0)
• Denied letter of support for Novant Hospital expansion of 18 beds (3-2)
• Approved acquisition of utility easement over Parcel No. 221LA007 (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Brunswick County Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive a director's report. The board will consider resolutions establishing the time and place for counting early and absentee ballots, appoint early voting officials, and adopt polling place buffer zones for the 2026 General Election.

• Resolution establishing time and place for counting early voting and absentee ballots for 2026 General Election
• Appointment of early voting officials
• Adoption of buffer zone and adjacent area for campaigning for 2026 General Election
• Approval of minutes from 8/18/2026 regular meeting

Planning Board

The Brunswick County Planning Board will consider several land use applications, including two large residential planned developments. The board will also review rezoning requests and proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance related to House Bill 1222.

• Rezoning Case Z-943: 4.86 acres near 2699 Southport-Supply Rd. SE
• Tidebourne Landing Planned Development: 274 homes on 105.66 acres near Ocean Isle Beach Road
• Village at Town Creek Planned Development: 176 homes on 60.85 acres near Old Town Creek Road
• Unified Development Ordinance text amendments regarding House Bill 1222
• Rezoning Case Z-945: 6.82 acres west of 6739 Ocean Hwy W

The Board approved the Tidebourne Landing and Village at Town Creek planned developments. It also approved a commercial rezoning for Grey Outdoor, LLC and recommended two other items for Board of Commissioners approval.

• Approved rezoning of Tax Parcel 1860001507 to Commercial Low Density (unanimous)
• Approved Tidebourne Landing Planned Development for 274 single-family units (unanimous)
• Approved Village at Town Creek Planned Development for 176 single-family units (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO text amendments related to Session Law 2026-30 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Tax Parcel 2110002701 to Commercial Low Density (unanimous)
• Approved August 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will revisit a tabled special use permit for a sand mine in Supply and hear an appeal regarding the Pointe Grand Long Beach site plan near Southport.

• Special Use Permit for Class I Mining Operation at 13\40 Makatoka Rd NW
• Appeal of Administrative Decision for Pointe Grand Long Beach site plan at 5100 Long Beach Rd SE

General

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including a $1,152,800 transfer for a new elementary school, multiple contracts for utilities and library services, and several Sheriff's Office items. The board will also receive presentations, discuss fire fee audits, burning regulations, and make appointments. A closed session is scheduled for legal consultation.

• Transfer $1,152,800 from school reserves to North End New Elementary School for architect fees
• Approve $1,498,746 contract with Ferguson Enterprises for AMI water meters
• Approve $200,000 contract with CES Water for E/One pumps
• Approve $270,277.59 contract with Chemrite for orthophosphate
• Approve $159,684.92 contract with Shannon Chemical for polyphosphate

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved an amended agenda and consent items, including school capital reserve transfers, library contracts, and a water treatment purchase. The Board also approved a $1,498,746 contract with Ferguson Enterprises for AMI Sensus products, established 2027 NCACC state legislative goals, and voted to table proposed changes to the public comment policy until a new board is seated.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, deeds of dedication, and budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved Martin Starnes and Associates Fire Fee agreed-upon procedures agreement (4-1)
• Approved 2027 NCACC State Legislative Goals (5-0)
• Approved full-time Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent with split funding from NC State University (5-0)
• Tabled modifications to Board of Commissioners Public Hearing and Public Comment Policies until new board is seated (4-1)
• Approved revised Brunswick County IT Password Policy (5-0)
• Approved Ferguson Enterprises contract for Sensus Products in amount of $1,498,746.00 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission

Board of Elections

The Brunswick County Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine administrative matters. The board will consider approving the minutes from the July 14, 2026 regular meeting and is expected to appoint Karen Litchfield to the Multipartisan Assistance Team (MAT). The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appointment of Karen Litchfield to the Multipartisan Assistance Team
• Approval of minutes from the 7/14/26 regular meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three planning cases, including two rezoning appeals and a special use permit for a dog daycare. The board will also consider a consent agenda with routine items such as contracts, budget amendments, and donations, plus administrative reports and a board appointment.

• Rezoning appeal Z-936: Tax Parcel 18500018 from RR to NC
• Rezoning appeal Z-938: Tax Parcel 2273A155 from SB-MR-3 to C-LD
• Special Use Permit 26-12S: Salty Paws Dog Daycare at 2567 Holden Beach Road SW, Supply
• Donation of $150,000 from Friends of the Library for Barbee Branch Library expansion
• EMS contract with NC DHHS for Mobile Integrated Health and Community Paramedic Grant

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved two rezoning requests, a special use permit for a dog daycare kennel, and multiple consent agenda items during its regular meeting. Commissioners also voted on board appointments, discussed state legislative impacts from House Bill 1222, and created a fire funding committee.

• Motion to remove Commissioner Forte as Chair failed (3-2)
• Approved amended agenda adding Closed Session and moving Preparedness Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including meeting minutes, ROAP funding, Riverlake Subdivision Phase 1B deed of dedication, Life Assist EMS contract, budget amendments, surplus vehicle donation to Brunswick Community College, Coastal Horizons and Healing Place agreements, Barbee Branch Library donation, Power Turf Renovator sole source resolution, Map Review Officer resolution, adult daycare reimbursement rate, non-emergency Medicaid transportation agreement, August tax releases, and September 2026 Preparedness Month resolution (5-0)
• Approved rezoning parcel 18500018 from RR to NC with consistency statement (4-1)
• Approved rezoning parcel 2273A155 to C-LD with consistency statement (4-1)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Salty Paws Dog Daycare at 2567 Holden Beach Road SW (4-1)
• Created a 7-member fire funding committee (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Mr. Vargo to Town of Bolivia Planning Board ETJ (5-0)

General

Board of Adjustment

The Brunswick County Board of Adjustment will consider a special use permit for a Class I mining operation and two appeals of administrative decisions, along with approving prior meeting minutes. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and swearing in of participants.

• Special Use Permit for Class I Mining Operation at 1607 Longwood Rd NW, Ash, NC (Case 26-11S)
• Appeal of Administrative Decision for 2420 William Street SW, Supply, NC (Case 26-04A)
• Appeal of Administrative Decision for 1779 Leland School Road NE, Lot 3, Leland, NC (Case 26-12A)
• Approval of minutes from March 12, April 9, and May 14, 2026 meetings

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Brunswick County Parks & Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, public comments, and a business session to nominate and vote on officers. The Director's Report will provide updates on ARPA-funded projects, Leland Park, Ocean Isle Beach Park, a resurfacing project, and programs for youth, adults, seniors, and special populations. The next meeting on September 8, 2026, is cancelled.

• Nominations and vote on officers
• Update on ARPA-funded projects
• Leland Park update
• Ocean Isle Beach Park update
• Resurfacing project update

Planning Board

The Brunswick County Planning Board will review multiple land use requests including an industrial warehouse in Leland and various residential developments near Bolivia and Ocean Isle Beach. The agenda includes a major site plan for a large building and several rezoning or planned development modifications.

• Major Site Plan 2026-02: Victaulic Company industrial warehouse at 2010 Enterprise Drive NE
• Rezoning Case Z-940: 67.52 acres off Maco Rd. NE from RR to R-7500
• Rezoning Case Z-941 and Land Use Amendment LUM-941: 13.11 acres at 95 Ocean Isle Beach Rd. SW
• Amber Glen Planned Development (PD-180): 417 single family homes on 122 acres near Bolivia
• Berkley Bay Planned Development Modification (PD-183): 289 single family homes on 107.93 acres near Bolivia

The Board approved a building size allowance for a Victaulic Company warehouse expansion and two planned development modifications. However, the Board denied two rezoning requests, including one to change property from rural to medium density residential.

• Approved Victaulic Company warehouse expansion to 338,135 square feet (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of Tax Parcel 0460000102 from RR to R-7500 (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of Tax Parcel 2120002112 to C-LD (unanimous)
• Approved Amber Glen Planned Development expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Berkley Bay Planned Development modification (unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission

Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission

Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding fire fee funding changes resulting from the NC General Assembly's FY 27 budget. The meeting also includes several utility contracts and law enforcement grant applications.

• Public hearing on Fire Fee Funding based on the 2026-2027 Budget
• Contract with Greer Lime Company for $2,936,006.09 for water treatment lime
• Contract amendment for NE Brunswick WWTP Phase III Expansion valued at $4,126,115
• Contract with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for $451,472.00 for lift station pumps
• Contracts for Longwood Road Sewer Project with OpenWindow ($300,000) and Rufus Young Construction ($372,000)

The Board approved the fire fee funding as adopted by the NC General Assembly, amending the FY 2027 budget to incorporate updated fire fee schedules for affected fire districts. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Sykes voting nay. The Board also approved a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including contracts, agreements, and budget amendments.

• Approved fire fee funding as approved by the General Assembly (4-1)
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved contract with Greer Lime Company for $2,936,006.09 (5-0)
• Approved contract with Xylem Water Solutions for $451,472.00 (5-0)
• Approved tentative award to OpenWindow Home Inspection, LLC for $300,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved tentative award to Rufus Young Construction, Inc. for $372,000.00 (5-0)
• Tabled Fire Funding Committee appointment (5-0)