Brunswick County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board will administer oaths of office to three commissioners-elect and elect a Board Chair and Vice-Chair. The meeting includes a consent agenda with multiple utility and infrastructure purchases and a public hearing regarding a rezoning appeal.

• Rezoning Case Z-898 appeal for Tax Parcel #23800001 to High Density Site Built Residential
• Interlocal Agreement with St. James to redirect $1,945,484.83 in ARPA funds
• Purchase of an excavator for 211 Water Treatment Plant for $263,542.15
• Generator replacement for Utilities Operations Center for $266,000.00
• Agreement for a new playground structure at Navassa Park for $179,788.60

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners held its organizational meeting, swearing in re-elected members and electing Mike Forte as Chairman and J. Martin Cooke as Vice-Chairman. The board approved the bonding of county officials, a consent agenda with 22 items, a rezoning request, and several administrative actions. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals and appointments.

• Elected Mike Forte as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected J. Martin Cooke as Vice-Chairman (4-1)
• Approved bonding resolution for county officials (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 22 items (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to SBR 6000 for tax parcel 23800001 (5-0)
• Transferred five GIS staff positions to Information Technology (5-0)
• Appointed commissioners to PTC8 After Action Task Force (5-0)
• Approved 2025 board seat assignments (4-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a construction agreement for roof replacement, the purchase of four Type I ambulances, and various utility service contracts and budget amendments.

• Construction or Repair Agreement with Owens Roofing, Inc. for Law Enforcement Center and Detention Center Roof Replacement
• Purchase of four (4) Type I Ambulances from Emergency Transportation Associates
• Contract with Sunny Wright's Backflow Services in the amount of $247,250.00 for backflow prevention testing
• Contract with Hach Company in the amount of $37,458.00 for wastewater laboratory supplies
• Design-build contract for a new Health & Human Services/Emergency Operations Center building

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a bond order authorizing up to $39 million in Enterprise Systems Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025, to refund a portion of the 2015 bonds and pay issuance costs. The board also approved a design-build contract for a new Health & Human Services/Emergency Operations Center, a resolution declaring intent to reimburse capital costs for a new elementary school, and several other contracts and appointments. All votes were unanimous (5-0) unless noted.

• Approved $39M bond order for 2025 Enterprise Systems Revenue Refunding Bonds (5-0)
• Approved design-build contract for Health & Human Services/Emergency Operations Center (5-0)
• Approved resolution to reimburse up to $90M for new elementary school capital costs (5-0)
• Approved purchase of four Type 1 ambulances from Emergency Transportation Associates (5-0)
• Approved $247,250 contract with Sunny Wright's Backflow Services and rate change to $36.75 per test (5-0)
• Approved $100,965 heavy-duty truck lift from Coastal Equipment (5-0)
• Approved roof replacement contract with Owens Roofing for Law Enforcement Center and Detention Center (5-0)
• Appointed Yvonne Allen to Library Board District 1 and Charles Franka to SUAMHC District 4 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider approving a $9,835,000 funding offer from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for the design and construction of the Southport Wastewater System rehabilitation project. It will also vote on multiple utility contracts, including a $1,434,700 professional services agreement with McKim and Creed for the Bell Swamp water transmission main, a $36,500 agreement with AECOM for a splitter box in Carolina Shores, and a $103,921.39 purchase of an excavator. Additional items include redirecting remaining ARPA funds to the Restoring Pre-Pandemic Employment project, approving an MOU with the state IT department for backup storage, and adopting resolutions on veterans, hunger awareness, and a rezoning request for Tax Parcel #23800001.

• Accept $9,835,000 DEQ funding for Southport Wastewater System design and construction
• Approve $1,434,700 professional services agreement with McKim and Creed for Bell Swamp Water Transmission Main design
• Approve $36,500 professional services agreement with AECOM for Carolina Shores splitter box design
• Approve purchase of excavator for $103,921.39 from James River Equipment Virginia, LLC
• Redirect remaining ARPA funds to the Restoring Pre-Pandemic Employment project

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a $9,835,000 funding offer for the Southport wastewater system project, a $54,000 reimbursement for Brunswick Family Assistance, and several engineering contracts. They also adopted a resolution to pursue up to $39 million in revenue refunding bonds for Series 2025, and tabled a rezoning public hearing to December 2, 2024.

• Approved $9,835,000 funding offer for Southport wastewater project (5-0)
• Approved $54,000 reimbursement for Brunswick Family Assistance moving costs (5-0)
• Approved $1,434,700 engineering contract for Bell Swamp Water Transmission Main (5-0)
• Approved $103,921.39 excavator purchase from James River Equipment (5-0)
• Approved resolution for up to $39M Series 2025 revenue refunding bonds (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning case Z-898 public hearing to December 2, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Operation Green Light for Veterans resolution (5-0)
• Adopted Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week proclamation (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

At its October 21 regular meeting, the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will vote on a range of budget, grant, and infrastructure items. Key decisions include accepting a $298,605 Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant for the Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit (with the county covering 50%), approving a $160,000 Motorola Solutions agreement to upgrade the Southport VIPER Tower, and receiving a $1,300 Farm Bureau donation for the Sandhills Dairy Project. The board will also hold public hearings on closing part of Boones Neck Road near Holden Beach and on rezoning parcels in the Southport area, and will consider deed dedications for water and sewer infrastructure at Hewett Tract Phase 1 and Woodstork Landing.

• Accept $298,605 GHSP grant for Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit (county share 50%)
• Approve $160,000 Motorola Solutions agreement for Southport VIPER Tower upgrade
• Public hearing to consider closing a portion of Boones Neck Road near Holden Beach
• Public hearing to rezone Tax Parcel 23100041 and part of 2310004103 from R‑6000 to CLD
• Approve $1,300 Farm Bureau donation for Sandhills Dairy Project

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to deny closing a portion of Boones Neck Road at the Intracoastal Waterway near Holden Beach. In Rezoning Case Z-895, the Board approved rezoning parcel 23100041 to Commercial Low Density but denied rezoning a 2-acre portion of parcel 2310004103 (3-2). In Rezoning Case Z-898, the Board approved rezoning most former Southport ETJ parcels, removed one parcel and tabled another to November 4, and approved rezoning a parcel owned by Commissioner Sykes after her recusal. A proposed 120-day development moratorium failed twice, but the Board directed staff to draft stormwater ordinance changes.

• Denied closing a portion of Boones Neck Road right-of-way at the Intracoastal Waterway (5-0)
• Approved rezoning parcel 23100041 to Commercial Low Density; denied rezoning 2-acre portion of parcel 2310004103 (3-2)
• Approved rezoning of former Southport ETJ parcels in Case Z-898, excluding two parcels (5-0)
• Removed parcel 221NC0002 from Z-898 decision; later approved its rezoning after Commissioner Sykes recused (4-0)
• Tabled decision on parcel 23800001 in Z-898 to November 4, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft stormwater ordinance amendment language (5-0)
• Development moratorium motion failed (no second); second moratorium motion failed 2-3
• Approved consent agenda including FY2026 budget calendar, $1,300 Farm Bureau dairy donation, and multiple budget amendments and grants (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple contracts and funding requests, including a $2.4 million HVAC design-build contract for schools, a $882,441.50 bid award for Smithville Park Phase 3, and a Notice to Proceed for aerial mosquito control.

• Approve $2,399,989 HVAC contract for Virginia Williamson, North Brunswick High, Lincoln, and Southport Elementary Schools
• Approve $882,441.50 bid award for Smithville Park Phase 3 improvements
• Approve $2,800,000 funding offer for Southport Lift Station Replacement Project
• Approve $32,470 Port Security Grant Program award
• Approve $10,000 grant application for Southwest Brunswick Branch Library signage

The Board of Commissioners approved a $2,399,989 contract with Schneider Electric for HVAC projects at four schools, and accepted a $2,800,000 ARPA grant from NC DEQ for the Southport Lift Station Replacement Project. They also approved a $647,275.08 change order for the Mulberry Branch Water Reclamation Facility and a $882,441.50 bid for Smithville Park Phase 3. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved $2,399,989 Schneider Electric HVAC contract for four schools (4-0)
• Accepted $2,800,000 ARPA grant for Southport Lift Station Replacement (4-0)
• Approved $647,275.08 change order for Mulberry Branch Water Reclamation Facility (4-0)
• Awarded $882,441.50 Smithville Park Phase 3 bid to Wells Brothers Construction (4-0)
• Approved $188,853.67 wheel loader purchase from James River Equipment (4-0)
• Approved sole source purchase of Arrow EZ-IO system from Teleflex (4-0)
• Approved sole source purchase of Clarifloc A-210P polymer from Polydyne (4-0)
• Appointed George Tharrington to Zoning Board of Adjustments Alternate (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider approving participation in the NCDIT broadband infrastructure grant of up to $1.42 million to expand service to 319 identified locations. The agenda also includes approvals for a $3,920 storm‑water consulting contract for Smithville Park, a resolution to hold a public hearing on closing part of Boones Neck Road, and acceptance of a $400,000 SAMHSA Treatment Court grant for year two. Additional items cover EMS equipment contracts, a purchasing cooperative agreement, and other routine approvals.

• Approve participation in NCDIT broadband grant up to $1.42 M for 319 locations
• Approve $3,920 contract with McGill Associates for Smithville Park storm‑water permit renewal
• Adopt resolution to call a public hearing on closing a portion of Boones Neck Road near Holden Beach
• Accept Year 2 SAMHSA Treatment Court Grant of $400,000 for the adult treatment court project
• Ratify disaster debris management contracts with Southern Disaster Recovery, LLC and CTC Disaster Response, Inc.

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of budget and contract items, including large chemical supply contracts for water and wastewater treatment. They will also consider funding for a parking lot repair at Brunswick Community College, a floodplain study, and a pump purchase for the West Brunswick Wastewater Treatment Plant. Additional items include fee waivers, interlocal fire code agreements, and a construction‑management method for a new school.

• Approve 11 water and wastewater chemical contracts totaling $2,251,344.00
• Approve $100,000 ARPA funds for repaving the Odell Williamson parking lot at Brunswick Community College
• Approve $89,320 contract for three KSB Model Sewabloc K 200-316G VF pumps for West Brunswick Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Approve $32,000 restated contract with Geosyntec Consultants for the CawCaw and Little CawCaw Swamp floodplain study
• Approve $29,305 task order for on‑call services from State Utility Contractors, Inc.

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including $2,251,344 in water/wastewater chemical contracts, a $25,000 opioid settlement fund resolution for naloxone distribution, and a resolution approving the construction management at risk delivery method for a new north-end school. The board also approved legislative goals for NCACC, including repealing a delinquency notice posting requirement and reforming certificate of need laws. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $2,251,344 for 11 water/wastewater chemical contracts (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 opioid settlement fund for naloxone distribution (5-0)
• Approved construction management at risk for new north-end school (5-0)
• Approved $100K ARPA funds for Brunswick Community College parking lot repair (5-0)
• Approved $89,230 sole source pump purchase for West Brunswick WWTP (5-0)
• Approved legislative goals for NCACC 2025-2026 agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Anthony Grimaldi to Substance Use, Addiction, and Mental Health Commission (5-0)
• Approved interlocal fire code agreements with Belville and Bolivia (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider several actions, including accepting a $29,783,014 DEQ funding offer for the Shallotte WWTP Expansion and a $1,434,700 engineering services agreement for the Bell Swamp Water Transmission Main. They will also review contracts for uniform services, a $182,414 purchase of an odor control unit, and multiple deeds of dedication for water and sewer infrastructure. Public hearings will be held on three Unified Development Ordinance amendments related to pool fencing, Board of Adjustment alternates, and casitas in outdoor RV parks.

• Approve $29,783,014 DEQ funding for the Shallotte WWTP Expansion (Mulberry Project)
• Authorize $1,434,700 engineering services contract with McKim and Creed for Bell Swamp Water Transmission Main design
• Approve $182,414 purchase of an odor control unit from Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
• Approve services agreement with Unifirst Corporation for uniform services
• Consider acceptance of deeds of dedication for water and sewer infrastructure at Bluewater Mini Storage, Eagle Run Phase 4B, and Evolve Apartments Phase 1A

The Board approved a $29,783,014 state revolving loan from the NC DEQ for the Shallotte WWTP Expansion & Transmission (Mulberry Project), and authorized the County Manager to sign related documents. The Board also approved three UDO text amendments (above-ground pool fencing, Board of Adjustment alternate members, and casitas in outdoor RV parks), all unanimously. Several agenda items were removed or tabled, including a water transmission main design contract and board appointments for health-related committees. The meeting included public comments on development, animal welfare, roads, and traffic, and ended with a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approved $29,783,014 DEQ loan for Shallotte WWTP expansion (5-0)
• Approved UDO text amendment for above-ground pool fencing (5-0)
• Approved UDO text amendment for Board of Adjustment alternate members (5-0)
• Approved UDO text amendment allowing casitas in outdoor RV parks (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including deeds, agreements, and tax items (5-0)
• Tabled Bell Swamp Water Transmission Main Design contract for further study
• Removed Health and Human Services and Substance Use board appointments until Sept. 3
• Appointed Commissioner Cooke and Arthur Dornfeld to Local Emergency Planning Committee (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several utility infrastructure contracts and grant applications. The meeting includes decisions on water and sewer deeds of dedication and the potential transfer of property to the Board of Education.

• Design-Build Agreement with Crowder Construction Company for $3,248,084.00 for a biosolids processing facility
• Progressive Design-Build Agreement with State Utility Contractors Inc. for $717,136.00 for St James Water Phase One
• Grant Agreement with N.C. Department of Environmental Quality for $30,183
• Deeds of dedication for water and sewer infrastructure at Bella Point, Ocean Point, and Rich Square
• Resolution to donate two Sheriff's Office vehicles to the Village of Bald Head Island

The Board approved multiple contracts and agreements, including a $3,248,084 design-build agreement with Crowder Construction for the 24-ST-WBR WWTP biosolids processing facility and a $1,717,136 progressive design-build agreement with State Utility Contractors for the St. James water project. It also approved consent agenda items, including deeds of dedication, budget amendments, and a resolution to donate two surplus Sheriff's Office vehicles to the Village of Bald Head Island. The Board tabled the appointment of a mental health provider to the SUAMHC until August 19, 2024, and entered closed session to consult with the attorney.

• Approved $3,248,084 design-build agreement with Crowder Construction for biosolids processing facility (4-0)
• Approved $1,717,136 progressive design-build agreement with State Utility Contractors for St. James water project (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including deeds of dedication, budget amendments, and surplus vehicle donation to Bald Head Island (4-0)
• Approved $30,183 grant agreement with NC DEQ for waste reduction and recycling (4-0)
• Approved resolution to donate two 2013 Dodge Chargers to Village of Bald Head Island (4-0)
• Approved sole source exemption and contract with Evoqua Water Technologies for repair parts (4-0)
• Tabled SUAMHC mental health provider appointment until August 19, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved proclamation designating August 31, 2024 as International Overdose Awareness Day (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to execute an opioid litigation settlement with Kroger. The agenda also includes approving over $2.2 million in utility maintenance contracts and reviewing proposed changes to development ordinances. Additionally, the Board will discuss various grant applications and service agreements for county departments.

• Resolution authorizing the Kroger opioid litigation settlement and supplemental agreement
• $2,231,409.19 in utility maintenance, repair, and operation contracts
• $19,700 in ARP-enabled funds for library furnishings at Rourk and Leland branches
• Interlocal agreements with St. James and Varnamtown for fire code services
• Proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendments regarding trees and landscaping

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a 26-item consent agenda, including a resolution opposing the Grand Strand Area Transportation Study boundary expansion into unincorporated areas, a $250,000 Building Reuse grant application for Medaci Wellness Institute, and authorization to execute the Kroger opioid settlement. The Board also approved $2,231,409.19 in utilities maintenance contracts and extended the telecommuting pilot program through June 30, 2025. In informal discussion, the Board directed staff to explore reallocating $2.5M earmarked for the Tourism Development Authority and voted to require commissioner-appointed boards to collect names and addresses for public comments.

• Approved consent agenda including 26 items (5-0)
• Approved resolution opposing GSATS boundary expansion into Areas A and B
• Approved resolution supporting $250,000 Building Reuse grant for Medaci Wellness Institute, LP (25 new jobs)
• Approved resolution authorizing Kroger opioid settlement execution and SAAF-2
• Approved $2,231,409.19 in utilities MRO contracts (Miller Supply, Ferguson, AMP Utility/CITCO)
• Approved extension of Telecommuting Pilot Program through June 30, 2025
• Approved Night Shift Differential Pay Policy
• Appointed Samatha Hickman (District 4) and Jeremy Gunn (District 5) to SUAMHC (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the FY2025 Budget Ordinance, Fees, and Capital Improvement Plan. Commissioners will also review a request to allocate $1,000,000 in ARPA funds for employment restoration projects. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on a water system merger with the City of Southport.

• $1,000,000 ARPA funding request for pre-pandemic employment restoration
• Adoption of FY2025 Budget Ordinance, Fees, and Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of City of Southport water and wastewater system merger agreement
• $79,113.70 eRate funding acceptance for Brunswick County Library broadband
• $40,000 renovation for the Register of Deeds building

The Board adopted the FY2025 Budget Ordinance, Fees, and Capital Improvement Plan, along with resolutions directing $706,531 in opioid settlement funds for recovery and intervention services. Commissioners approved the conveyance of the City of Southport’s water and wastewater systems to the county. The Board also appropriated $1 million in ARPA funds for employment restoration and approved various infrastructure contracts and fee adjustments.

• Adopted FY2025 Budget Ordinance, Fees, and CIP (4-0)
• Approved $706,531 opioid settlement fund allocation for recovery services (4-0)
• Approved $256,065 opioid settlement funds for Sheriff's ARROW program (4-0)
• Approved conveyance of City of Southport water/wastewater systems (4-0)
• Appropriated $1,000,000 ARPA funds for Restoring Pre-Pandemic Employment
• Approved $40,093 contract amendment for Shallotte Water Transmission Line engineering
• Approved $63,015 deducting change order for Shallotte Transmission Water Main
• Approved new convenient site fees increased by 3.5%

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the fiscal year 2025 budget study session. Aside from standard call-to-order and adjournment procedures, no ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or fee changes are scheduled for discussion at this gathering.

• FY 2025 budget study session presentation

The Board reviewed the Fiscal Year 2025 Preliminary Recommended Balanced Budget, Fees, and Capital Improvement Plan. No formal votes were taken on the budget; staff were directed to investigate available ARPA funding and draft a resolution regarding GSTATS and WMPO dues.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft a resolution and letter regarding GSTATS and WMPO dues for the June 17 meeting
• Directed staff to investigate available ARPA/County funding for purchases not in the FY25 Budget

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2025 budget and capital improvement plan. The agenda also includes decisions on water infrastructure dedications and several service contracts.

• $354,870 contract for Shallotte Water Meter Replacement Project
• $70,200 appropriation for Sewer Transmission Line Revenues
• FY 2024 contract with CRCI, Inc. for substance use recovery services
• Resolution to donate four scene lights to Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department
• Implementation of the ARROW Program using Opioid Settlement Funds

The Board unanimously approved a resolution to convey a 10-acre property to Brunswick Community College for $1.00 to build a fire and emergency training complex. The Board also approved a $354,870 contract for water meter replacements in Shallotte and tabled the ARROW addiction program until June 17. Several budget amendments and infrastructure deeds were approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved $1.00 sale of 10-acre parcel to Brunswick Community College for training facility (5-0)
• Approved $354,870 contract with Baynor Construction for Shallotte Water Meter Replacement (5-0)
• Tabled ARROW Program approval until June 17 meeting (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024 contract with Christian Recovery Centers, Inc. for substance use services
• Approved donation of four scene lights to Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department
• Approved budget amendments including $500,000 for wastewater taps and $600,000 for general revenues
• Approved funding for Ash-Waccamaw Multi-Use Building technology needs (5-0)
• Reappointed Clifton Cheek to District 1 Planning Board (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the recommended budget ordinance, capital improvement plan, and fee schedule for FY 2025. The meeting includes votes on several school repair contracts and playground equipment installations.

• FY 2025 Recommended Budget Ordinance, Capital Improvement Plan, and Schedule of Fees
• School contracts: $373,000 for Belville Elementary fire alarms, $602,518 for Southport Elementary roof, and $456,751 for Waccamaw K-8 roof
• Playground equipment: $252,719.95 for Cedar Grove Park and $200,915.78 for Dutchman Creek Park
• On-call construction contract with State Utility Contractors not to exceed $250,000 per work task
• Design-build delivery method for the Government Complex Improvement Project

The Board voted to keep a letter of support for Senate Bill 675 but added a request to research unintended financial consequences for county towns. Other actions included approving several school roof and fire alarm contracts and awarding playground equipment for two parks.

• Maintained support for Senate Bill 675 with amendment to research financial impacts (3-2)
• Approved $373,000 fire alarm contract for Belville Elementary
• Approved $602,518 roof replacement for Southport Elementary
• Approved $456,751 roof replacement for Waccamaw K-8
• Awarded $252,719.95 for Cedar Grove Park playground equipment
• Awarded $200,915.78 for Dutchman Creek Park playground equipment
• Approved $242,486 funding plan for Juvenile Crime Prevention Council FY24-25
• Approved on-call construction contract with State Utility Contractors up to $250,000 per task

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive presentations regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Discussions include updates on community paramedicine, elections, and utilities fees.

• Budget FY 2025 workshop presentation
• Community Paramedicine budget information from Lyle Johnston
• Board of Elections budget information from Sara Lavere
• Utilities fee presentation from John Nichols

The Board conducted a budget workshop to review the preliminary recommended balanced budget, fees, and Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025. Most items were presented for discussion as working documents, though one staffing change for the Board of Elections was approved.

• Approved changing one requested part-time Board of Elections position to one full-time position (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a funding offer for the Longwood Road Sewer Project and a $2.8 million commitment for the 74/76 Water Tank Project. The meeting also includes several deeds of dedication for water and sewer infrastructure across multiple developments.

• Funding offer of $14,956,200.00 for the Longwood Road Sewer Project
• Estimated $2,889,000 commitment for the 74/76 Water Tank Project
• Professional Services agreement with McGill Associates for $1,337,450
• Appropriation of $77,860 to the Board of Elections for a second primary
• Contract with N-Focus, Inc. for the Unified Development Ordinance Modernization Project

The Board of Commissioners accepted a $14,956,200 ARPA grant for the design and construction of the Longwood Road Sewer Project. Other actions included approving a resolution supporting the Town of Belville's downtown redevelopment and authorizing litigation against pharmacy benefits managers regarding opioids.

• Accepted $14,956,200 DEQ grant for Longwood Road Sewer Project (5-0)
• Approved $1,137,450 engineering agreement with McGill and Associates for Longwood Road Sewer (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Town of Belville's downtown redevelopment
• Appropriated $77,860 to Board of Elections for second primary election
• Approved $2,889,000 estimated fund commitment for 74/76 Water Tank Project
• Approved contract with N-Focus, Inc. for Unified Development Ordinance Modernization
• Authorized hiring of outside counsel to sue pharmacy benefits managers over opioids (5-0)
• Approved amended post-disaster debris management policy

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners held a special joint meeting with the Brunswick County Board of Education. Commissioners received information from school officials regarding a demographic study on school capacity and future needs. No votes were taken, and no actions were approved or denied during the session.

• Received school capacity demographic study (no vote recorded)
• Meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review an appropriation of $886,335 in ARPA funds for employment projects and hold a public hearing on water and sewer system development fees. The meeting includes decisions on several water line projects and updates to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Appropriation of $886,335 in ARPA funds for Restoring Pre-Pandemic Employment
• Public hearing on Water and Sewer System Development Fee Analysis
• Proposed UDO amendments regarding Voluntary Agricultural District and industrial/business park roadways
• Grant applications for Bolivia Area, Longwood Rd. Area, and Mid-Atlantic Industrial Rail Park water projects
• Construction agreement with Highland Roofing Company for the old transfer station roof

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts and administrative resolutions. Key items include water system upgrades, vehicle acquisitions, and a request for authority to regulate heritage trees.

• Contract with T&H Construction of NC Inc. for $2,522,360.37 for Town of Navassa Water Distribution System Rehabilitation
• Appropriation of $84,000 for two 2024 Toyota Tacoma pick-up trucks for Code Administration
• Emergency hauling contract with EMA Resources Inc. for West Brunswick Regional WWTF not to exceed $91,100
• Resolution requesting NC General Assembly authority to establish tree regulations for heritage tree protections
• Deeds of Dedication for water/sewer infrastructure at 2100 Enterprise Drive, Glendale Arbor, and Middle Creek Village

The Board authorized a $2,522,360.37 contract for the Town of Navassa Water Distribution System Rehabilitation. Commissioners also passed a resolution requesting the NC General Assembly grant the county limited authority to regulate tree clear-cutting on new developments over 25 acres. Additionally, the Board moved the Traffic Impact Analysis process to occur before Planning Board approval.

• Approved $2,522,360.37 contract for Town of Navassa Water Distribution System Rehabilitation
• Approved resolution requesting NC General Assembly authority to regulate trees on developments over 25 acres (5-0)
• Decided to place Traffic Impact Analysis before Planning Board approval for developments with 200+ peak hour trips (5-0)
• Appropriated $84,000 for two 2024 Toyota Tacoma pick-up trucks
• Approved resolution to advertise public contracts solely by electronic means
• Approved $1M appropriation of Register of Deeds revenue and $800,000 of Occupancy Tax revenue
• Approved Law Enforcement Memorial Project (5-0)
• Ratified emergency hauling contract with EMA Resources Inc. not to exceed $91,100

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a one-year inmate healthcare agreement with Wellpath LLC and a public hearing on property acquisition for economic development. The meeting includes several infrastructure approvals and a presentation from NCDOT on traffic impact analysis.

• Agreement with Wellpath LLC for Detention Center Inmate Healthcare Services valued at $2,101,695
• Emergency contract ratification with Sandy’s Hauling & Backhoe Service Inc. for $241,520 for a force main drill replacement on Old Ocean Hwy
• Purchase of seven ambulances from Frazer, LTD using FY 23/24 and ARPA funds
• Engineering task orders with McKim and Creed for $12,500 and $22,500 for water and wastewater facilities
• Public hearing regarding the installation of infrastructure and purchase of real property for economic development

The Board approved a one-year healthcare agreement for the detention center and authorized land acquisition for the Mid-Atlantic Industrial Rail Park. Several utility contracts and insurance renewals were approved, while a proposal to move Traffic Impact Analysis timing was defeated.

• Approved $2,101,695 inmate healthcare agreement with Wellpath, LLC (4-1)
• Approved utility infrastructure and real property acquisition for Economic Development (5-0)
• Denied moving Traffic Impact Analysis to pre-Planning Board review (2-3)
• Approved purchase of seven ambulances using FY23/24 and ARPA funds (5-0)
• Approved $241,520 emergency contract with Sandy’s Hauling & Backhoe Service Inc. (5-0)
• Approved donation of three surplus Sheriff's Office vehicles to Town of Navassa (5-0)
• Tabled resolution requesting NC General Assembly authority to regulate trees (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Cobb to District 3 Fire Fee Committee (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts and grant applications. Key items include water system upgrades, school window replacements, and updates to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Contract with Fortiline for $2,440,444.00 for Shallotte water system meter replacements
• Contract with WxTite LLC for $411,962 for window replacements at The Coast School
• EPA Grant Agreement amendment of $2,631,250 for Northwest WTP to Bell Swamp project
• Resolution seeking special legislation to establish local Tree Removal Regulations
• Adoption of the Brunswick County Comprehensive Transportation Plan presented by NCDOT

The Board voted to hire a consultant to modernize the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and adopted a Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The Board also approved several infrastructure contracts and the hiring of a new Health and Human Services Director.

• Approved hiring a consultant to modernize the Unified Development Ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted the Brunswick County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (5-0)
• Approved $2.44M contract with Fortiline for Shallotte water meter upgrades
• Approved $411,962 contract with WxTite LLC for The Coast School window replacement
• Approved $2.63M EPA grant agreement for Northwest WTP to Bell Swamp project
• Reset Traffic Impact Analysis process to occur after Planning Board review (3-2)
• Tabled Tree Ordinance Resolution to March 18 to include heritage trees and clearcutting (5-0)
• Approved hiring Catherine Lytch as Health and Human Services Director (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a healthcare services agreement for the Detention Center and the use of ARPA funds for water meters in Shallotte. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure deeds, grant awards, and staffing for Tax Administration.

• Agreement with Wellpath LLC for Inmate Healthcare Services valued at $2,101,695
• Authorization of $500,000 in ARPA funds for Town of Shallotte water meter replacement
• State 911 Board grant award of $66,647.12
• Contract deduction of $67,654.00 for Utilities Operation Center Expansion with Paragon Building Corporation
• Proposed $2.50 per hour night shift differential for specific Sheriff's Office roles

The Board of Commissioners authorized hiring a consultant to update the Unified Development Ordinance and moved to petition the State Legislature for authority to create a tree ordinance. Additionally, the Board approved several budget amendments and authorized $500,000 in ARPA funds for water meter replacements in Shallotte.

• Approved RFQ for UDO update consultant (5-0)
• Petitioned State Legislature for tree ordinance authority (5-0)
• Authorized TIA completion before Planning Board approval (5-0)
• Authorized $500,000 ARPA funds for Shallotte water meter replacement
• Approved $65,000 budget amendment for vaccines
• Approved $30,000 budget amendment for Sheriff Seizure expenditures
• Approved $2.50 per hour night shift differential for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved procurement of ImageTrend Elite Rescue system for EMS and Fire

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts, grant acceptances for health services, and a transportation plan presentation. Decisions include funding for employment projects and the purchase of an ADA-compliant shower and restroom trailer.

• Appropriation of $717,460 in ARPA funds for pre-pandemic employment project
• Contract for installation of approximately 40 long side water taps on Whispering Pines Street
• Contract with Port City Builders Inc. for Union Elementary window replacements
• Purchase of a 5 station ADA-Compliant Shower and Restroom Trailer from Comforts of Home Services, Inc.
• Approval of 2023 unpaid tax liens advertisement on real property

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a $13.5 million airport grant with no local match, appropriated $717,460 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for pre-pandemic employment projects, and approved a $1 million budget amendment for water taps and connections. The Board also approved a sole-source purchase of security cameras and equipment from Sentinel Security Systems, Inc., and set its FY 2024-2025 meeting schedule. A resolution tied to the Comprehensive Transportation Plan presentation was tabled to a future meeting when the full Board is present.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved $13,500,000 airport grant agreement 36244.58.16.1 with no local match
• Appropriated $717,460 of ARPA funds for pre-pandemic employment projects
• Appropriated $1,000,000 of water taps and connections revenue for equipment
• Approved sole-source purchase of network video recorders, cameras, and security equipment from Sentinel Security Systems, Inc.
• Approved contract with Port City Builders Inc. for Union Elementary School window replacements
• Approved FY 2024-2025 meeting schedule resolution (4-0)
• Tabled Comprehensive Transportation Plan resolution to a future meeting when full Board is present

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a workshop to review goals and objectives for the 2024/25 fiscal year. Various department directors will provide presentations on their specific objectives for the upcoming period.

• Closed session to discuss personnel
• FY 24/25 goals presentations from Engineering, Planning, and Code Administration
• FY 24/25 goals presentations from Tax, Register of Deeds, and Information Technology
• FY 24/25 goals presentations from Utilities, Parks and Recreation, and Emergency Services
• FY 24/25 goals presentations from Sheriff’s Office, Library, Health Services, and Social Services

The Board conducted a two-day special session to review FY24/25 goals and objectives presented by 24 county departments. No substantive policy decisions were made during the workshop other than approving the agenda and entering a closed session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss a personnel matter (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts, including school upgrades and sewer system modeling. The body is also deciding on public housing payment standards and the abandonment of a portion of Bill Holden Road.

• Construction Manager agreement with W.M. Jordan Company for Town Creek Elementary School Phase II for $4,262,761
• Professional Service Agreement with Cape Fear Engineering for Bolivia By-Pass Transmission Force Main for $848,110
• Purchase of 911 Center Backup Site console workstations from Evans Consoles Inc. for over $146,000
• Proposed increase in public housing payment standard rates from 110% to 120% of HUD Fair Market Rents
• Public hearing regarding a petition to abandon a 0.02-mile portion of Bill Holden Road

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a Construction Manager At Risk Agreement with W.M. Jordan Company for $4,262,761 and ratified a $294,850 design consultant agreement with Becker Morgan Group for Town Creek Elementary School Phase II. The board also approved a $13.5M state transportation grant appropriation for Cape Fear Regional Jetport improvements, a $2.5M budget amendment for tap supplies, and a $750,000 transfer for the Boiling Springs Lakes Dam project. In a split vote, the board approved a proclamation supporting MyFutureNC's educational attainment goal (4-1, Sykes nay). The board tabled the FY24-25 meeting schedule until February 5.

• Approved Town Creek Elementary Phase II CMAR contract with W.M. Jordan for $4,262,761 and design agreement with Becker Morgan for $294,850
• Approved $13.5M state transportation reserve appropriation for Cape Fear Regional Jetport improvements (no local match)
• Approved $2.5M budget amendment for tap and connection supplies
• Approved $750,000 transfer from capital reserve for Boiling Springs Lakes Dam project funding
• Approved MyFutureNC attainment goal proclamation (4-1, Sykes nay)
• Approved $848,110 engineering agreement with Cape Fear Engineering for Bolivia By-Pass Transmission Force Main
• Approved $146,000+ Evans Consoles agreement for 911 backup site consoles (ETSF funded)
• Tabled FY24-25 Board meeting schedule until February 5 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Closed session regarding personnel

The Board of Commissioners met in a special session and entered a closed session to discuss personnel. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Approved motion to enter Closed Session to discuss Personnel (5-0)