Brunswick County public meetings in 2025

Board of Elections

The Brunswick County Board of Elections will meet on December 19, 2025. The board will consider a request to add St. James Town Hall as an early‑voting location for the 2026 Primary Election. The agenda otherwise contains only standard procedural items.

• Consider adding St. James Town Hall as an early voting location for the 2026 Primary Election

Planning Board

The Brunswick County Planning Board will review several planned developments and one rezoning request. The board is considering proposals for new single-family housing units and a commercial rezoning in Bolivia.

• Woodland Reserve PD-155: 620 single family units and 9.8 acres of commercial area on 232.3 acres
• Willow Haven PD-159: 151 single-family units on 81.87 acres
• Z-929: Rezoning 4.63 acres at 1645 Sunset Harbor Rd. SE from R-7500 to C-LD
• Lanvale Road PD-166: 17 single-family units on 4.17 acres on Savanna Branch Rd
• Riverbank at Ocean Isle PD-169: 115 single-family units on 45.2 acres on Ocean HWY

The Board opened a public hearing on PD-155 (Woodland Reserve) and, after discussion, unanimously approved the project with staff‑recommended conditions and a restriction on gas stations, supermarkets, and drive‑through restaurants. The approval is subject to all required federal, state, and county permits, including stormwater, utilities, and fire marshal approvals.

• Approved PD-155 Woodland Reserve Planned Development with staff conditions (unanimous)
• Added restriction on gas stations, supermarkets, and drive‑through restaurants in the commercial area (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on PD-155 (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to discuss the locations and schedule for the 2026 primary election early voting period. The board is also requested to approve the meeting schedule for 2026.

• Discussion of 2026 primary election early voting locations and schedule
• Approval of the 2026 board meeting schedule

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair, approve bonding for several county officials, and consider a series of consent‑agenda items. Key decisions include authorizing a $100,000 budget amendment for sewer‑collection infrastructure, approving a $4,200 bookmobile supply purchase, and adopting several resolutions on fisheries, chemical plant expansion, and kratom regulation.

• Approve $100,000 Sewer Collections Budget Amendment for valve repairs
• Approve $4,200 ARP‑enabled funding for bookmobile supplies
• Adopt resolution opposing expansion of the Chemours Fayetteville Works Facility
• Adopt resolution requesting state legislation and regulation of kratom
• Approve Change Order No. 3 extending contract time for Mulberry Branch Water Reclamation Facility (no cost change)

The Board elected Commissioner Mike Forte as Chairman and Commissioner J. Martin Cooke as Vice‑Chairman, each by a 4‑to‑1 vote. It unanimously approved performance bonds for four county officials totaling $1,515,000. The consent agenda was approved, authorizing several contracts, budget amendments and a planning jurisdiction transfer, including $58,178 for FEMA‑funded manhole repairs and $4,200 for Bookmobile supplies.

• Elected Mike Forte Chairman (4-1)
• Elected J. Martin Cooke Vice‑Chairman (4-1)
• Approved bonding of officials: Tax Collector $500,000; Finance Director $1,000,000; Register of Deeds $10,000; Sheriff $25,000 (5-0)
• Approved $58,178 FEMA mitigation funding for Southport manhole replacement (5-0)
• Approved $4,200 ARP funding for Bookmobile supplies and computer (5-0)
• Approved planning jurisdiction resolution for parcels 240KB041 & 2400000202 (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 sewer collections budget amendment for valve repairs (5-0)
• Approved transfer of ~17.5 acres to Brunswick Community College for fire training facilities (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider several financial transfers, including over $1 million for new elementary school design and modular classrooms. It will also vote on a five‑year, $4,050,286.81 contract with Axon Enterprise for body‑worn and dash cameras and digital evidence for the Sheriff’s Office. Additional items include grant receipts, utility contracts, and a proposed change order for a directional‑drill project.

• Approve $1,120,084 transfer from school ad valorem contingency funds for schematic design and pre‑construction of the new North End Elementary School
• Approve $1,077,324 transfer for two modular classrooms at Lincoln Elementary and two at Belville Elementary
• Approve a five‑year, $4,050,286.81 Axon Enterprise contract for body‑worn cameras, dash cameras, and digital media evidence for the Sheriff’s Office
• Approve a $186,940 budget amendment and a 3‑year, $356,940 annual contract with Southeastern Land Solutions for water and sewer main mowing
• Approve a $26,600 Change Order No. 1 with Vision Infrastructure Development for horizontal directional drilling at George II Highway SE & Holden Beach Road

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved multiple financial transfers, grants, and contracts, including a $4,050,286.81 five‑year Axon Enterprise agreement for body‑worn and dash cameras. It also approved funding for elementary school design and modular classrooms, accepted a $5,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield grant, and adopted a resolution opposing the Fuquay‑Varina interbasin water transfer request.

• Approved $1,120,084 transfer for North End New Elementary School schematic design (5‑0)
• Approved $1,077,324 transfer for modular classrooms at Lincoln and Belville Elementary (5‑0)
• Accepted $5,000 donation/grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (5‑0)
• Approved $9,429.39 SLNC LSTA grant and $2,000 scholarship grant (5‑0)
• Approved $4,050,286.81 five‑year Axon Enterprise contract for body‑worn and dash cameras (5‑0)
• Approved $186,940 budget amendment and $356,940 three‑year water‑sewer main mowing contract (5‑0)
• Approved $26,600 change order for horizontal directional drill project (5‑0)
• Approved resolution opposing Fuquay‑Varina interbasin transfer request (5‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider Special Use Permit Case 25-04S, a request by William Bellamy Jr. to operate a wood waste grinding “Curtain Burner” at 1400 Hickman Road NW, Calabash, NC. The board will decide whether to approve the permit. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, agenda amendments, and swearing‑in of parties.

• Special Use Permit Case 25-04S – request for wood waste grinding operation at 1400 Hickman Road NW, Calabash, NC

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on four planned developments and two rezoning requests. The board will also consider a proposal for the Sailors Haven Planned Development.

• Green Hill Planned Development: 1,450 single-family units on 784.59 acres on Green Hill Road
• Carolina Strand Planned Development: 1,500 single-family units on 592 acres on Whiteville Road
• Sailors Haven Planned Development: 283 single-family units on 117.38 acres on Seaside Road SW
• Z-926: Rezoning 6.4 acres from Industrial-General to Commercial-Intensive at 2093 Andrew Jackson Hwy
• Z-928: Rezoning 0.95 acres from Rural Residential to High Density Residential at 9110 Southern Blvd SE

The Board unanimously approved the October 13, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to open the public hearing on Planned Development PD-158 (Sailors Haven) was carried unanimously. The public hearing was later closed by a unanimous vote. No final approval or denial of the development was made.

• Approved 13-Oct-25 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on PD-158 Sailors Haven (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on PD-158 Sailors Haven (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several high-cost equipment purchases and professional service contracts. The meeting includes a financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and a presentation on the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan.

• Transfer of $314,600 for North End New Elementary School testing and planning
• Contract with TLG Operations, LLC for three dump trucks totaling $578,541.00
• Professional Service Agreement with Kimley-Horn for Ocean Isle Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant permit totaling $411,240.00
• Contract with Atlantic and Southern Equipment, LLC for a crane truck totaling $374,540.00
• Acceptance of the Deed of Dedication for water and sewer infrastructure at Osprey Landing, Phase 4

The Board approved a series of contracts and budget amendments, including a $374,540 crane truck purchase and a $314,600 transfer for testing at the North End New Elementary School. A proclamation naming November 2025 National Hospice and Palliative Care Month was adopted unanimously. The resolution seeking local representation on the Carolina Bays Parkway extension was defeated 2‑3. All other agenda items were approved without recorded vote counts.

• Approved contract for county staff branded clothing with Chiave 514 LLC (dba Carolina Shirt Company)
• Approved $314,600 transfer for topographic, geotechnical testing and master planning at North End New Elementary School
• Approved $374,540 purchase of a crane truck from Atlantic and Southern Equipment, LLC
• Approved $411,240 professional services agreement with Kimley‑Horn for Ocean Isle Beach wastewater plant permit work
• Approved $578,541 purchase of three dump trucks from TLG Operations, LLC
• Approved proclamation designating November 2025 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month (5‑0)
• Rejected resolution requesting local representation on the Carolina Bays Parkway Extension (2‑3)
• Authorized County Manager to sign Rural Operating Assistance Program funding application and related documents

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a General Obligation Bond for school construction and renovations. They are also reviewing a sewer use ordinance amendment and a water infrastructure project in St. James.

• Proposed $349.6 million in School General Obligation Bonds for facility construction and renovation
• Contract Price Amendment No. 1 for Southeast Area Improvements Water Infrastructure Project at $2,153,500.00
• Public hearing on proposed text amendments to the Sewer Use Ordinance (SUO)
• Convenience site fee increase of 2.4% based on March 2025 CPI
• Deeds of Dedication for water and sewer infrastructure at Fords Reach, Phase 1 and Southport Meadows, Phase 1

The board adjusted the agenda, adding the Brunswick County Fair and Expo item and moving the Convenience Site Fees item for further discussion, passing the motion unanimously (5‑0). The consent agenda items—including the FY 2027 budget calendar, JCPC roster, policy amendment, deed of dedication for Fords Reach and Southport Meadows, Everbridge mass‑notification agreement, October tax releases, and a veterans‑grant application—were approved unanimously (5‑0). Commissioners approved a $349.6 million general‑obligation school bond (4‑1), adopted the Operation Green Light proclamation honoring veterans, and unanimously (5‑0) approved recommendations to update the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Fair & Expo, moving Convenience Site Fees (5‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (FY 2027 Budget Calendar, JCPC roster, policy amendment, deed of dedication for Fords Reach & Southport Meadows, Everbridge agreement, tax releases, veterans grant) (5‑0)
• Approved $349.6 million school bond issuance (4‑1)
• Approved Operation Green Light proclamation honoring veterans (unanimous)
• Approved UDO modernization recommendations (5‑0)
• Approved allocation of $4,982 insurance proceeds for hail damage to rental vehicle (5‑0)
• Approved second‑round grant application to NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (5‑0)
• Approved Everbridge Master Services Agreement for mass notification services (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Brunswick County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on three development proposals: Rezoning Case Z-921, the Bayshore Planned Development (PD-135), and the Willow Haven Planned Development (PD-159). The board will also receive a presentation on the new Commercial Development Dashboard. Updates on the UDO Modernization Project and other case items will be discussed.

• Rezoning Case Z-921: rezone 0.01‑acre tax parcel 230PG014 from Undesignated to R‑6000 (high‑density residential).
• Bayshore Planned Development (PD‑135): 136 single‑family, 22 semi‑attached, and 6 townhome units on ~46.64 acres, plus 1.97 acres commercial (boat storage).
• Willow Haven Planned Development (PD‑159): 209 single‑family units on ~81.87 acres.
• Commercial Development Dashboard presentation: request to receive information on the new dashboard.
• UDO Modernization Project update: discussion of project status.

The Planning Board approved a rezoning and land‑use map amendment for Tax Parcel 230PG014 at 1724 Long Shore Drive SW, changing the zoning from Undesignated to R‑6000 (High‑Density Residential) and the map designation to Open Space Conservation. The motion was carried unanimously, and the decision is final unless appealed within 15 days. The board also postponed consideration of Green Hill Planned Development (PD‑161) to the November 10 meeting.

• Approved 08‑Sep‑25 minutes (unanimously)
• Postponed Green Hill Planned Development (PD‑161) to 10‑Nov‑25 (no vote recorded)
• Opened public hearing on rezoning Z‑921 (unanimously)
• Closed public hearing on rezoning Z‑921 (unanimously)
• Approved rezoning of Tax Parcel 230PG014 to R‑6000 and map amendment to Open Space Conservation (unanimously)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider several major approvals, including a $4,498,899 contract for the Southport Lift Station Replacement Project and a $763,200 annual biosolids removal contract. Other items include a $131,250 matching fund for the Lockwood Folly Inlet dredging project, a $30,000 GHSP grant for a law‑enforcement liaison, and a $6,751,000 EDA grant for a water‑tank project at the Mid‑Atlantic Industrial Rail Park. The meeting also covers routine consent‑agenda items, policy amendments, and board appointments.

• Approve $4,498,899 contract with Wells Brothers Construction for Southport Lift Station Replacement, using $2,135,377 county funds
• Approve $763,200‑per‑year biosolids removal contract with EMA Resources, Inc.
• Approve $131,250 matching funds for Lockwood Folly Inlet Crossing bend‑widening dredge project
• Accept $30,000 Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant for Region 3 Law Enforcement Liaison
• Accept $6,751,000 EDA grant for Mid‑Atlantic Industrial Rail Park water‑tank project

The Board approved a tentative award of $4,498,899 to Wells Brothers Construction for the Southport Lift Station Replacement project, pending NCDEQ approval. It also adopted a resolution supporting contingency funding for the US 17 and Governors Road SE intersection and approved several contracts and grants for infrastructure and services. Additional actions included policy amendment for IT procurement and acceptance of multiple water and sewer deeds of dedication.

• Approved NCDEQ license for air quality monitoring at Northwest District Park
• Approved FY 2026 Home and Community Care Block Grant for aging services
• Approved matching funds of $131,250 for Lockwood Folly Inlet Crossing bend widening project
• Approved resolution supporting contingency funding for US 17 & Governors Road SE intersection
• Approved amendment to Contract, Purchasing, and Property Disposal Policy for IT items
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for water and sewer infrastructure in Bell Meadows Phase 3A
• Approved tentative award of $4,498,899 to Wells Brothers Construction for Southport Lift Station Replacement (contingent on NCDEQ approval)
• Approved contract with Jet Vac Equipment Company, LLC for $583,187.87 hydro‑excavator purchase

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to issue school facility bonds and hold a public hearing regarding the closing of a portion of Long Shore Road. The meeting includes several utility contracts and the appointment of a Local Health Director designee.

• Proposed $409.8 million in School General Obligation Bonds for school construction and renovation
• Public hearing on the closing of a small portion of Long Shore Road
• Contract with Baynor Construction, Inc. for water and sewer taps not to exceed $336,000.00
• Contract with Univar Solutions USA LLC for wastewater treatment chemicals for $289,674.68
• SAMHSA Treatment Court Grant continuation with an annual budget of $400,000

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a grant application to fund the North Mulberry Road Water Line Project. The board also approved several contracts, including an ambulance purchase for EMS and a water‑sewer tap contract with Baynor Construction. Additional actions included a proclamation honoring the local youth baseball champions and a tip‑fee exemption at the county landfill.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring South Brunswick Dixie Youth Baseball champions (5-0)
• Approved EMS contract to purchase two ambulances
• Approved Baynor Construction contract for water and sewer taps (up to $336,000)
• Approved tip fee exemption at landfill for Kenneth Alric Gore, American Legion Post 550, Inc. and Gospel Center Baptist Church
• Approved sole‑source purchase of public safety communications tower equipment
• Approved grant application for North Mulberry Road Water Line Project (CDBG)
• Approved SAMHSA Treatment Court Grant Year 3 continuation budget ($400,000 annual allocation)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three applications for special use permits. These requests involve vehicle sales and mining operations in Winnabow and Bolivia.

• Special Use Permit Case 25-05S: Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Sales and Rentals at 5873 Ocean Highway E., Winnabow
• Special Use Permit Case 25-06S: Class 1 Mining Operation at 2699 Southport-Supply Road SE, Bolivia
• Special Use Permit Case 25-07S: Class 1 Mining Operation at 2699 Southport-Supply Road SE, Bolivia

Planning Board

The Brunswick County Planning Board will review several rezoning requests and planned developments. The meeting includes discussions on two large residential projects totaling over 1,600 proposed units. The board will also receive an update on the UDO Modernization Project.

• Cherrytree Planned Development (PD-163): 1,000 single family units on 741.09 acres
• Woodland Reserve (PD-155): 650 single family units and 13.9 acres of commercial area
• Oxpen Oaks Major Subdivision (SS-291): 14 single family units on 6.67 acres
• Rezoning Case Z-925: 8.73 acres to Commercial-Low Density
• Rezoning Case Z-923CZ: 1.44 acres from Neighborhood Commercial to Commercial Low Density Conditional Zoning

The Planning Board opened and then closed a public hearing on the rezoning request for Tax Parcel 221MA03302 at 1501 N. Howe Street. The board unanimously approved changing the zoning from Neighborhood Commercial to Commercial Low‑Density Conditional (C‑LD CZ). Earlier, the board also unanimously approved the August 11 minutes.

• Approved 11‑Aug‑25 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on rezoning request (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on rezoning request (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Tax Parcel 221MA03302 to C‑LD CZ (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several utility contracts and funding for a 2026 school bond referendum. Members will also consider a new travel policy and a public hearing for fire prevention ordinance revisions.

• Contract with Carolina Civilworks Inc. for $14,381,545.00 for Bolivia Transmission Force Main
• Funding for Parker Poe Adams & Bernsein LLP and Davenport and Company for 2026 school bond referendum
• Contract with ClearWater Inc. for $251,845.00 for replacement pumps
• ARPA allocation of $348,333.26 for Town Creek Park Playground installation
• Proposed 2025 revisions to the Fire Protection and Prevention Ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several high-cost infrastructure and public safety projects. Key items include a new mobile command center for the Sheriff's Office and HVAC appropriations for two elementary schools.

• Transfer of $2,500,000 for HVAC work at Bolivia and Supply Elementary Schools
• $1,448,303 agreement with LDV, Inc. for a new Mobile Command Center
• Public hearing to rezone Tax Parcel 02100058 from Commercial Intensive to Medium Density Residential
• $237,757 agreement with B&M Construction for Brunswick County Senior Center at Calabash roof repair
• $200,000 agreement with Airgas Specialty Gases Inc. for water treatment chemicals

The Board approved a $2.5 million transfer from school ad‑valorem funds to the FY 26 capital plan for HVAC upgrades at Supply and Bolivia Elementary Schools. It also approved participation in the National Opioid Settlement and adopted several utility and infrastructure contracts, including a $200,000 agreement with Airgas for water‑treatment chemicals and a $237,757 roof‑repair contract for the senior center. Additional actions included adopting a resolution on passive‑receiver language for drinking‑water treatment and renewing the county’s Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. All items were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $2,500,000 HVAC fund transfer for Supply and Bolivia Elementary Schools (5‑0)
• Approved participation in the National Opioid Settlement (5‑0)
• Approved $237,757 senior center roof‑repair agreement with B&M Construction (5‑0)
• Approved $200,000 Airgas Specialty Gases agreement for water‑treatment chemicals (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of Parcel #221MC02309 for Southport Lift Station expansion ($2,750) (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution approving passive‑receiver language for drinking‑water treatment (5‑0)
• Approved renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (3‑year term) (5‑0)
• Approved blanket sole‑source list 2025‑2028 for utility purchases (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Brunswick County Planning Board will review a planned development for 1,670 single family units and a major subdivision for 102 units. The board will also hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Hooper Road Tract Planned Development (PD-146): 1,670 single family units on 594.85 acres
• Parker Tract Major Subdivision (SS-288): 102 single family units on 91.41 acres
• Rezoning Case Z-920CZ: 7.24 acres from R-7500 to C-I CZ
• Rezoning Case Z-922CZ: 3.3 acres from C-LD and I-G to RRCZ
• Rezoning Case Z-923CZ: 1.44 acres from NC to C-LD-CZ

The Planning Board unanimously elected Clifton Cheek as Chair and Jason Gaver as Vice Chair. The board also unanimously approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to open the public hearing on the Hooper Road Tract Planned Development (PD‑146) was unanimously carried. No other actions were taken.

• Elected Clifton Cheek as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Jason Gaver as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to open public hearing on PD‑146 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $23,054,203.54 contract with King Construction Services for the Longwood Road Sewer Project and authorize $9,435,453.54 of county funds to supplement a DEQ‑ARPA grant. The agenda also includes approvals for several utility contracts, grant resolutions, and appointments of county officials. Public hearings will be held on the Long Shore Road right‑of‑way closure and on public housing agency policies.

• Approve $23,054,203.54 contract for Longwood Road Sewer Project (King Construction Services) and $9,435,453.54 county funding supplement
• Approve $2,996,000 contract with Crane Pumps for grinder package purchase
• Approve $420,835.10 contract with Fortiline, Inc. for Oak Island Re‑pump Project
• Approve $30,000 Governor's Highway Safety Program LEL grant for law‑enforcement liaison position
• Consider deed of dedication for water and sewer infrastructure at Coastal Haven Phase 2

The Board unanimously approved the amended agenda and the consent agenda, which included several staff appointments and contract approvals. It adopted a resolution to close a small portion of Long Shore Road and scheduled a public hearing for September 15, 2025. The Board also approved multiple utility contracts, including a $2.996 million crane pump contract, and authorized two Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant resolutions totaling $101,519 in federal funds.

• Approved amended agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved purchase of one Road Rescue Ambulance from Atlantic Emergency Solutions Inc.
• Adopted resolution to close a portion of Long Shore Road and call public hearing
• Approved GHSP LEL grant resolution for $30,000 federal funding
• Approved GHSP traffic grant resolution for $71,519 federal funding and $214,555 cash contribution
• Approved Crane Pumps contract for $2,996,000
• Approved utility chemical supplier agreements totaling $1,661,148

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on a range of contracts and agreements, including a $1,047,500 professional services contract with Cape Fear Engineering for the Whiteville Road force main project. They will also hold public hearings on a proposed no‑wake zone at the Oak Island Bridge and on the Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C‑PACE) program. Additional items include discussions of stormwater and fire‑prevention ordinance changes, and approval of the FY 2024‑2025 tax settlement and July 2025 tax releases.

• Approve $1,047,500 professional services agreement with Cape Fear Engineering for Whiteville Rd force main project (HUD Grant)
• Approve $1,010,000 CDM Smith contract amendment for Northwest Water Treatment Plant expansion
• Approve $695,000 Arcadis G&M professional services agreement for reclaimed water ordinance and master plan
• Approve multiple EMS franchise and supply contracts (e.g., Arrive Ventures, MED1 NC, Novant Health)
• Public hearing to consider application for a No Wake Zone at Oak Island Bridge

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved the amended meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted a resolution creating a No Wake Zone in the Intracoastal Waterway at the Oak Island Bridge, also by a 5‑0 vote. The board voted to join the state Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C‑PACE) program. Several contracts and budget items, including a $1,047,500 engineering project and a $150K parking‑lot resurfacing contract, were also approved.

• Approved amended agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved No Wake Zone Resolution at Oak Island Bridge (5‑0)
• Approved C‑PACE participation resolution (5‑0)
• Approved Cape Fear Engineering contract for Whiteville Rd. Force Main Project, $1,047,500
• Approved Highland Paving contract for UOC parking‑lot resurfacing, $150K
• Appropriated $2,000 for Community Advisory Committee mileage expenses
• Appropriated $1,656 for ARPA AED replacement

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for three planned developments and one major subdivision. The board will also consider a rezoning request for a 58.38-acre parcel and review a previously proposed development on Hooper Road.

• Hooper Road Tract Planned Development (PD-146): 1,676 single family units on 594.09 acres
• Folly Hills Planned Development (PD-157): 204 single family units on 146.09 acres
• Sailors Haven Planned Development (PD-158): 299 single family units on 117.38 acres
• Oxpen Oaks Major Subdivision (SS-291): 15 single family units on 6.67 acres
• Rezoning Case Z-917: 58.38 acres from Commercial Intensive to Medium Density Residential

The board approved the minutes from June 9, 2025 unanimously. The agenda item on the Voluntary Agricultural District video was postponed to the August 11 meeting unanimously. The Hooper Road Tract Planned Development (PD-146) was tabled until August 11 unanimously. The Folly Hills Planned Development (PD-157) was approved with staff‑recommended conditions by a 5‑to‑1 vote.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Voluntary Agricultural District video to Aug 11 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled PD-146 Hooper Road Tract Planned Development until Aug 11 (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on PD-157 (unanimous)
• Approved PD-157 Folly Hills Planned Development with conditions (5-1)
• Closed public hearing on PD-157 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a continued public hearing and vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Ordinance, Schedule of Fees, and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure deeds, personnel policies, and various grant applications.

• Adoption of FY2026 Budget Ordinance, Fees, and Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed $6,894,755 fund balance transfer to support non-profit fire department personnel
• $1,250,000 EPA grant for Brunswick County Sewer Pump Stations Rehabilitation Project
• Proposed legislation prohibiting open burning of land clearing debris over five contiguous acres
• Deeds of Dedication for Hawthorne at Ocean Isle Beach, McIlwaine Drive SW, and Rolling Hills Estates Ph. 1

The commissioners unanimously approved an agenda amendment and the consent agenda. They approved a grant application and appropriated funds, accepted deeds of dedication for water and sewer infrastructure, and adopted several budget amendments and fiscal items. The board also approved the FY2026 Budget Ordinance, Schedule of Fees, Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan, and a resolution directing the use of opioid settlement funds. Additional actions included authorizing a cellular booster for the courthouse and awarding a scrap‑tire recycling contract.

• Agenda amendment approved unanimously (4‑0)
• Consent agenda approved unanimously (4‑0)
• Grant application and appropriation of NC Grange VAD funds approved
• Deeds of dedication for Hawthorne at Ocean Isle Beach, McIlwain Drive SW Subdivision, and Rolling Hills Estates Ph.1 accepted
• Budget amendments and fiscal items (GASB 84, 96, 87) approved
• FY2026 Budget Ordinance, fees, capital improvement plan and opioid settlement fund resolution approved
• Nextivity Cellular Booster procurement for the courthouse approved
• Service agreement for scrap‑tire recycling awarded to Central Carolina Holdings LLC

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the recommended FY 2026 budget and fees. The body is also considering several utility infrastructure projects and funding requests.

• Public hearing on FY 2026 Budget, Fees, and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Acceptance of $13,297,782 from DEQ for Southport Sewer Replacement and Low Pressure Conversion projects
• Professional Services Agreement with McKim and Creed, Inc. for $2,644,400 for West Brunswick Regional Water Reclamation Facility expansion
• $63,376.34 in ARP funds for a library courier van and bookmobile collection
• Deed of Dedication for water and sewer infrastructure at The Sanctuary at Sunset Beach, Phase 2

The Board approved a $13,297,782 grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for the design and construction of the Southport Sewer Replacement and Low Pressure Conversion projects. It ratified the County Manager’s execution of the SHI‑Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Fourth Amendment, extending the contract through August 31 2025. The Board adopted multiple budget amendments, including transfers of $1.3 million to the water capital reserve, $1.8 million to the wastewater capital reserve, $23,000 for a Smithville Park irrigation tap, and $53,376.34 for a library replacement van plus $10,000 for a bookmobile collection. It also approved a $2,644,400 professional services agreement with McKim and Creed for the West Brunswick Regional Water Reclamation Facility expansion and adopted a resolution declaring intent to reimburse approximately $252.3 million of capital expenditures from future tax‑exempt obligations.

• Accepted $13,297,782 DEQ funding for Southport Sewer Replacement and Low Pressure Conversion projects
• Ratified SHI‑Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Fourth Amendment, extending through Aug 31 2025
• Approved $1,300,000 transfer to water capital reserve
• Approved $1,800,000 transfer to wastewater capital reserve
• Approved $23,000 transfer for Smithville Park irrigation tap
• Approved $53,376.34 for library replacement van and $10,000 for bookmobile collection
• Approved $2,644,400 professional services agreement with McKim and Creed for WBRWRF expansion
• Adopted resolution declaring intent to reimburse $252,257,000 of capital expenditures from future tax‑exempt obligations

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive the recommended budget ordinance, capital improvement plan, and fee schedule for FY 2026. Members will also consider funding for a dredging project and various infrastructure dedications. A public hearing for the budget is proposed for June 2, 2025.

• Proposed $186,125 transfer to NC DEQ for the Lockwood Folly Inlet dredging project local match
• Contract award of $30,151.08 to Smith Talbert Construction, LLC for sewer services on Cougar Road
• Deed of Dedication for water and sewer infrastructure at Herring Shores (Phases 1A and 1C) and River Tide Farms (Phase 2)
• Appropriation of insurance proceeds to replace totaled Sheriff's Office vehicles
• Service agreement with Northwoods Consulting Partner’s Inc. for Traverse software

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a dredging project for Lockwood Folly at a cost of $744,5009, with the state DEQ covering 75% and the county and local towns covering the rest. The Board also accepted two water and sewer deed of dedication packages, approved budget amendments and fiscal items, and authorized use of insurance proceeds to replace Sheriff’s Office vehicles. Additional approvals included a software service agreement, May 2025 tax releases, and numerous board and commission appointments.

• Approved Lockwood Folly Dredging Project ($744,5009 cost) – vote 5-0
• Accepted Herring Shores Ph 1A and 1C deed of dedication for water and sewer
• Accepted River Tide Farms Ph 2 deed of dedication for water and sewer
• Approved budget amendments, capital project ordinances, and fiscal items
• Approved appropriation of insurance proceeds to replace Sheriff’s Office vehicles
• Approved service agreement with Northwoods Consulting Partners for Traverse software
• Approved May 2025 tax releases
• Re‑appointed Bill Bittenbender to Planning Board At Large – vote 4-1

General

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. This includes a report from the Sheriff's Office featuring Sheriff Chism, Robert Benya, and Elizabeth Bynum.

• FY 2026 Budget Workshop presentation
• Sheriff's Office budget information presentation

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with all five members in favor. A budget workshop presented FY26 preliminary budget recommendations for General Government, Central Services, Public Safety, Transportation, Environmental Protection, Economic Development, and other departments. No budget items were formally adopted; the board set future dates for budget presentations, public hearings, and final adoption. The session was adjourned unanimously at 2:36 p.m.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $3.3 million contract for wastewater system rehabilitation in Navassa and the purchase of 800 MHz radios for the EMS. The agenda also includes approving a master services agreement with First National Bank and a proclamation for Building Safety Month.

• Approve $3,313,797.56 contract for Navassa wastewater rehabilitation
• Approve purchase of 800 MHz radios for EMS
• Approve Master Services Agreement with First National Bank
• Receive Building Safety Month Proclamation
• Approve Source Water Resiliency and Response Plan

The Board unanimously approved the amended agenda and the consent agenda items. It approved several contracts, including a $97,460.82 purchase of Seepex pumps and a $3,313,797.56 contract with East Coast Construction for the Navassa wastewater collection system rehabilitation. The Board also adopted the Building Safety Month proclamation, the Source Water Resiliency and Response Plan, and a renewal of the Ward and Smith P.A. agreement (4‑1). All votes were recorded as shown in the minutes.

• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 800 MHz EMS radios (5-0)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with First National Bank (5-0)
• Approved Seepex pump purchase from Heyward Inc. for $97,460.82 (5-0)
• Approved Navassa wastewater collection rehab contract with East Coast Construction for $3,313,797.56 (5-0)
• Approved Building Safety Month proclamation (5-0)
• Approved Source Water Resiliency and Response Plan (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider and vote on multiple items including a $15,568,600 DEQ funding offer for the Midway to Clemmons RD SE Force Main Transmission Project. Other agenda items include approval of a $4,000,000 funding offer for the Southport water‑meter replacement, a $119,000 allocation for PC equipment, a $242,936 annual sewer‑system cleaning contract, and leases of warehouse space. The Board will also adopt modifications to the County contracting policy, approve audit services with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co., and consider routine budget and fiscal items on the consent agenda.

• Approve $15,568,600 DEQ funding for Midway‑to‑Clemmons RD SE Force Main Transmission Project (Utilities)
• Approve $4,000,000 DEQ funding for Southport Water Meter Replacement Project (Utilities)
• Allocate $119,000 for procurement of PC equipment (Information Technology)
• Approve $242,936 annual contract with Sweeping Corp of America for sewer cleaning and inspection (Utilities)
• Approve 3‑year lease of warehouse at 50 Green Lewis Rd, Bolivia, NC (Emergency Management)

The Board approved a $15,568,600 DEQ grant for the Midway‑to‑Clemmons RD SE Force Main Transmission Project, a $4,000,000 DEQ grant for the Southport water‑meter replacement project, and $1,172,625 for an emergency repair at the Oak Island repump station. It also approved a $119,000 allocation for new PC equipment and several budget amendments and contracts, including a $242,936 sewer‑system cleaning contract.

• Approved $15,568,600 DEQ grant for Midway‑to‑Clemmons RD SE Force Main Transmission Project
• Approved $4,000,000 DEQ grant for Southport water‑meter replacement project
• Approved $1,172,625 emergency repair contract for Oak Island repump station force main
• Approved $119,000 allocation for procurement of PC equipment
• Approved $242,936 multi‑year sewer cleaning and inspection contract with Sweeping Corp of America, LLC
• Approved $500 donation appropriation to Cooperative Extension for 4‑H Dairy Calf Project
• Approved three‑year lease of warehouse space at 50 Green Lewis Rd., Bolivia, NC
• Approved budget amendments including $168,920 for Sheriff’s Office insurance proceeds and $1,200 airport grant

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the sale of county property for economic development and review various utility and public safety contracts. The meeting includes decisions on ARPA fund allocations and the establishment of an America 250NC Committee.

• Public hearing to sell approximately 22 acres in Leland Innovation Park to MGO Holdings, LLC
• Contract with JMC Clearing & Mulching LLC for $203,055.36 for wastewater dispersal site maintenance
• Contract with Utilis Inc. (dba Asterra) for $203,000.00 for leak detection services
• Utility Construction Agreement with NCDOT for $52,500.00 for a sewer main at Mid-Atlantic Industrial Rail Park
• Allocation of $22,973.00 in ARPA funds for four Fire Marshal's portable radios

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a $203,000 contract with Asterra for satellite leak detection services. It also adopted a resolution supporting a historical marker for National Airlines Flight 2511, established an America 250NC Committee, allocated $22,973 of ARPA funds for fire‑marshal radios, and approved several interlocal and utility agreements.

• Adopted resolution supporting a historical marker for National Airlines Flight 2511 (unanimous 5‑0)
• Established Brunswick County Official America 250NC Committee (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved $22,973 ARPA funds for purchase of four fire‑marshal portable radios (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Town of Shallotte for fire inspection services (unanimous 5‑0)
• Accepted deed of dedication for water and sewer infrastructure at Brunswick Plantation, The Hamptons, Phase II (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved $203,000 contract with Asterra (Utilis Inc.) for satellite leak detection services (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved $52,500 NCDOT agreement for 30" steel encasement pipe at Mid‑Atlantic Industrial Rail Park (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved $203,055.36 contract with JMC Clearing & Mulching for seasonal wastewater dispersal site maintenance (unanimous 5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will vote on a range of contracts, interlocal agreements, and budget items. Key decisions include a multi‑year sludge removal services contract for the Northwest Water Treatment Plant and a $779,783 construction agreement for lighting at Smithville Park Phase 3. The agenda also contains approvals for fire‑inspection service agreements, deed dedications for water and sewer infrastructure, and health‑services settlements and memoranda.

• Approve a 3‑year sludge removal services agreement with Synagro Central LLC for an estimated $1,696,974.47
• Approve a construction agreement with Musco Sports Lighting for Smithville Park Phase 3 at $779,783.00
• Enter interlocal agreements to provide fire inspection services for the Town of Carolina Shores and the Town of Caswell Beach
• Approve a contract with ATD Building Inc for science classroom renovations at Leland Middle School and North Brunswick High School
• Approve Change Order #2 for the Mulberry Branch Water Reclamation Facility, increasing the contract by $465,988.79

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Unified Development Ordinance amendment for accessory dwelling units. The meeting also includes votes on several utility contracts and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing to remove minimum lot area requirement for accessory dwelling units (ADU)
• Construction agreement with Global Fence and Supply for $97,264.40
• Service agreement with Kenneth McClain Landscaping LLC for $134,550
• Professional Service Agreement with Bolton & Menk for $123,440.00 for Sturgeon Creek Lift Station Rehabilitation
• Acceptance of a BJA FY 2024 SCAAP grant for $39,556.00

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of items, including the approval of a $353,650 contract with City Works Equipment & Supply LLC to purchase a pumper truck for the Utilities Operations Center. The board will also review several utility contracts, grant applications, and deed of dedication proposals for water and sewer infrastructure. Additional agenda items cover staffing changes, emergency management grant requests, and appointments to various boards.

• Approve $353,650 contract with City Works Equipment & Supply LLC for a pumper truck
• Approve $107,679.45 contract with DVANC, Inc. d/b/a Ditch Witch Sales of North Carolina for a mini excavator
• Approve $118,485.00 contract for Hydra Stop Insta Valve Tool under a sole source exception
• Authorize applications for the 2025 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant (HMEP) and the 2025 Tier II Grant
• Accept Deed of Dedication for water and sewer infrastructure at Calabash Meadows Senior Living Community

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will hold a County‑wide Goals Workshop. Commissioners will receive FY26 goals and objectives presentations from each department, including the Sheriff’s Office, Public Utilities, Planning & Community Enforcement, Health Services, and Emergency Management. The agenda lists only presentation items and does not indicate any formal decisions.

• Sheriff’s Office – FY26 Goals and Objectives
• Public Utilities – FY26 Goals and Objectives
• Planning & Community Enforcement – FY26 Goals and Objectives
• Health Services – FY26 Goals and Objectives
• Emergency Management – FY26 Goals and Objectives