Camden County, NC

Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to establish a date for a public hearing. The proposed date for the hearing is November 16, 2026.

• Scheduling of November 16, 2026 Public Hearing

Board of Commissioners

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

Board of Commissioners

Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

Planning Board

Planning Board

Planning Board

The Camden County Planning Board will meet to discuss a specific text amendment to the county's Unified Development Ordinance. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.

• UDO 2026-07-282 Text Amendment to the Camden County UDO

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors is scheduled to meet on October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Camden Public Library boardroom at 118 Hwy 343 North. The published agenda consists of routine procedural items — call to order, consideration of the agenda, public comments, and adjournment — plus one new-business item, a Director's Report from Chas Sawyer. No specific decisions, contracts, ordinances, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text provided.

• Director's Report from Chas Sawyer (only substantive agenda item)
• Public Comments period open to speakers
• Meeting at Camden Public Library boardroom, 118 Hwy 343 North, 7:00 PM

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners meets on 10/5/2026 at 7:00 PM at the Camden Public Library Boardroom, 118 Hwy 343 North. The board will hold a public hearing on a property sale and hear updates on the subdivision moratorium and data center moratorium. New business includes a tax report, and the consent agenda covers budget amendments, tax refunds, a revised disciplinary policy, and setting public hearings on a UDO text amendment and a Harmoni Towers lease agreement.

• Public hearing on a property sale (Erin Burke)
• Updates on subdivision moratorium (Chas Sawyer) and data center moratorium (Erin Burke)
• Tax report (Lisa Anderson)
• Consent agenda: budget amendments, school budget amendments, tax refunds over $100, vehicle tax refunds over $100
• Consent agenda: set public hearings on UDO #2026-07-282 text amendment and Harmoni Towers lease agreement

General

Planning Board

This is a regular meeting of the Camden County Planning Board with a largely procedural agenda: call to order, agenda and minutes approval, old and new business, and scheduling the next meeting. The only substantive item is welcoming new board member Kiera Clark and noting upcoming agenda items.

• Welcome to new Planning Board member Kiera Clark
• Upcoming agenda items discussion
• Planning Board member applications
• Consideration of minutes
• Date of next meeting

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors holds a regular meeting on September 8, 2026, at the Camden Public Library Boardroom. The agenda includes public comments and a Director's Report from Chas Sawyer under new business.

• Director's Report by Chas Sawyer under New Business
• Public Comments

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors met on September 8, 2026. The Board approved the monthly report provided by Chas Sawyer.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved the monthly report as presented (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to review updates on a subdivision moratorium and a data center moratorium, along with presentations on fraud detection and employee recognition. The board will also consider tax reports, surplus duty firearm requests, and planning department funding, as well as a proposal to transition the South Mills Water Office to cashless payments.

• Subdivision Moratorium Update
• Data Center Moratorium Update
• Surplus Duty Firearm Request - Sheriff Jones
• Planning Department Capital Outlay Request
• South Mills Water Office Proposed Transition to Cashless Payments

The Board approved a $6,275 budget amendment for a new Planning Department plotter and transitioned the South Mills Water Office to cashless payments. Other actions included approving a tax report, surpusing a duty firearm, and appointing board members. A public hearing for a property sale to CT Metering Solutions is scheduled for October 5, 2026.

• Approved $6,275 budget amendment for new Planning Department plotter (5-0)
• Approved transition to cashless payments at South Mills Water Office (5-0)
• Approved surplus of duty firearm for purchase by Major Brandon Henderson (5-0)
• Approved tax report as presented (5-0)
• Appointed Kiera Clark to Planning Board and Tamara Balog to Tourism Development Authority (5-0)
• Appointed Jason Banks as Delegate and Troy Leary as alternate to NCACC Legislative Goals Conference (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $29,600 in grant funds for Soil & Water conservation easement (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Oct 5, 2026, regarding property sale to CT Metering Solutions (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

The Camden County Board of Adjustment will meet to consider an appeal application (UDO #2026-06-273) filed by Camden Yards, LLC and North-South Development, LLC. The board will also review minutes from a previous meeting and handle routine procedural items.

• Appeal application UDO #2026-06-273 by Camden Yards, LLC & North-South Development, LLC
• Consideration of Nov. 19th, 2025 Board of Adjustment minutes

Planning Board

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to receive a Director's Report from Chas Sawyer. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Director's Report by Chas Sawyer

The Camden County Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2026-08-01, instituting a temporary 5-month moratorium on the permitting of data centers, data processing facilities, cryptocurrency mining operations, and associated uses in unincorporated Camden County, effective August 3, 2026 through January 3, 2027, or until a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance is adopted. The board also approved the tax report, a resolution to add Bay Roads Lane to the state-maintained road system, a proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month, and authorized staff to negotiate a SHIIP grant management agreement with the Albemarle Commission. Board appointments were approved, and the consent agenda was passed.

• Adopted 5-month moratorium on data centers and crypto mining (5-0)
• Approved tax report as presented (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-08-01 for Bay Roads Lane addition to state road system (5-0)
• Approved Proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month (5-0)
• Authorized negotiations with Albemarle Commission for SHIIP grant management (5-0)
• Approved board appointments for Board of Adjustment and Planning Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved South Camden Water & Sewer District monthly report (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to institute a temporary moratorium on data centers. The meeting also includes updates on subdivision moratoriums, tax reports, and road additions, along with board appointments and proclamations.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Instituting Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers
• Subdivision Moratorium Update
• NCDOT Petition for Road Addition
• Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) Agreement
• Board appointments to Planning Board and Board of Adjustment

The Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance 2026-08-01, instituting a temporary 5-month moratorium (August 3, 2026 through January 3, 2027) on permitting data centers, data processing facilities, cryptocurrency mining operations, and associated uses in unincorporated Camden County. The board also approved a tax report, a resolution petitioning for Bay Roads Lane to be added to the state-maintained road system, a proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month, and authorized negotiations with the Albemarle Commission for SHIIP grant management. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted 5-month moratorium on data centers and crypto mining (5-0)
• Approved tax report as presented (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-08-01 petitioning for Bay Roads Lane addition to state road system (5-0)
• Approved Child Support Awareness Month proclamation (5-0)
• Authorized negotiations with Albemarle Commission for SHIIP grant management (5-0)
• Approved board appointments to Board of Adjustment and Planning Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, pickups/releases/refunds, tax reports, and position title change (5-0)
• Approved South Camden Water & Sewer District monthly report (5-0)

Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a bid for Well #4 and a resolution for a fund balance policy. The meeting includes a closed session regarding two civil lawsuits and the scheduling of a public hearing for a data center moratorium.

• Bid approval for Well #4
• Resolution adopting a Fund Balance Policy
• Setting a public hearing for August 3, 2026, regarding a Data Center Moratorium
• Request for Qualifications for Parks & Recreation / Senior Center
• Review of EMS Fee Schedule

The Board accepted a grant to establish a Mobile Integrated Health / Community Paramedicine program, including the creation of one full-time position. Other key actions included awarding a water well contract and approving design qualifications for a new Parks and Recreation / Senior Center.

• Approved $299,839.50 NCOEMS grant and creation of one full-time Community Paramedic position (5-0)
• Awarded Well #4 project bid to East Point Contracting, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Request for Qualifications for new Parks & Recreation / Senior Center (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-07-01 Fund Balance Policy (5-0)
• Approved tax report as presented (5-0)
• Appointed Sissy Aydlett as NCACC Annual Conference voting delegate (5-0)
• Appointed Tiffney White as NCACC Annual Conference alternate delegate (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for August 3, 2026, regarding data center moratorium (5-0)

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors is meeting to consider the agenda, receive public comments, and hear a report from Director Chas Sawyer. No specific ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed for decision.

• Director's Report by Chas Sawyer

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors met on July 6, 2026. The Board approved the agenda and the monthly report provided by Chas Sawyer.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved the monthly report presented by Chas Sawyer (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

This special meeting of the Camden County Board of Commissioners includes consideration of the FY 2026-2027 budget, proposed budget amendments for the current fiscal year, and a resolution setting salaries for various boards and commissions. The board will also vote on a consent agreement to withdraw defendant Tris Pharma from ongoing opioid litigation.

• Consideration of FY 2026-2027 Budget
• Resolution 2026-06-01 on Salaries & Compensation for Boards and Commissions
• FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
• Consent to Withdraw Defendant Tris Pharma from Opioid Litigation

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance and Schedule of Fees using a 72-cent tax rate. The Board also approved budget amendments to close the previous fiscal year and updated compensation for various boards and commissions.

• Approved Special Appropriations portion of FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance (4-0, 1 recused)
• Adopted remainder of FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance and Schedule of Fees at a 72-cent tax rate (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-06-01 regarding Salaries & Compensation for Various Boards & Commissions (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of Tris Pharma as a defendant from opioid litigation (5-0)

Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and capital improvement plan. They will also consider resolutions opposing state modifications to county property tax authority, directing opioid settlement fund expenditures, and adjusting salaries for boards and commissions. Other items include an update on a development moratorium and a demolition order for a property on Nikkis Lane.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026-2027 budget
• Public hearing on proposed capital improvement plan
• Resolution 2026-06-02 opposing modifications to county property tax authority
• Resolution 2026-06-03 directing expenditure of opioid settlement funds
• Demolition order for 112 Nikkis Lane

The Commissioners approved the county’s 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan. They also postponed adoption of the FY 2026‑27 budget and schedule of fees until the June 23 special meeting to consider a possible property‑tax rate change. Several other items were approved, including a resolution opposing changes to county property‑tax authority and the adoption of the opioid settlement fund resolution.

• Approved 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan (5‑0)
• Tabled adoption of FY 2026‑27 Budget and Schedule of Fees until June 23, 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑06‑02 Opposing Modifications to County Property Tax Authority (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑06‑03 Directing the Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds (5‑0)
• Approved Tax Report as presented (5‑0)
• Adopted Proclamation recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (5‑0)
• Approved Volunteer Time Off Policy (5‑0)
• Reappointed Adam Carver to Tourism Development Authority (5‑0)

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The agenda includes only routine procedural items: call to order, agenda consideration, public comments, and a Director's Report from Chas Sawyer. No specific decisions, proposals, or financial details are listed. The meeting is primarily administrative.

• Director's Report by Chas Sawyer

The Board voted to proceed with the demolition order for 112 Nikki’s Lane after reviewing progress reports. The FY 2026‑2027 budget and schedule of fees were tabled until the June 23 special meeting. The 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan and several resolutions, including opposition to property‑tax authority changes and directing opioid settlement funds, were approved.

• Proceed with demolition order for 112 Nikki’s Lane (4‑1)
• Table adoption of FY 2026‑2027 Budget and Schedule of Fees until June 23 (unanimous)
• Approve 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Adopt Resolution opposing modifications to County Property Tax Authority (unanimous)
• Adopt Resolution directing expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds (unanimous)
• Approve Tax Report as presented (unanimous)
• Adopt Proclamation recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (unanimous)
• Reappoint Adam Carver to Tourism Development Authority (unanimous)

Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

This is the fourth budget work session for the Camden County Board of Commissioners. The board will review departmental budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. An open discussion period is also scheduled. No votes or final decisions are expected at this session.

• Departmental budget review for FY 2026-2027

The Board amended the budget calendar to add a special meeting on June 23, 2026 for budget amendments. It allocated $40,000 for senior‑center design services. It approved a 20.5% increase ($5,500,532.47) for school funding to support teacher supplemental pay. The Board declined to consider additional sheriff’s office funds until job descriptions are provided.

• Amended Budget Calendar to add a Special Meeting on June 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Allocated $40,000 for senior‑center design and engineering services (consensus)
• Approved $5,500,532.47 for school funding (4‑0 vote)
• Deferred additional sheriff’s office appropriations pending job descriptions (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will consider a schools funding request, two special use permit orders, and a resolution on the NC development tier system. Other items include a moratorium update, sidewalk safety concerns at Wharf's Landing, and various consent agenda items such as budget amendments and tax reports. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and subsequent meetings of the Water & Sewer District Board and Board of Equalization and Review.

• Old Business: Moratorium Update, Camden County Schools Funding Request, Special Use Permit UDO 2024-06-124, Special Use Permit UDO 2026-01-245
• New Business: Tax Report, Resolution Supporting Equitable Modernization of the NC Development Tier System, Wharf's Landing Sidewalk Safety Concerns
• Consent Agenda includes setting public hearings for FY 2026-2027 Budget and FY 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Board appointments to Tourism Development Authority
• Closed session for personnel discussion

The Board approved the Albemarle District Jail Interlocal Agreement, lowering Camden County’s share of jail costs from 16.3% to 13.5%. It also authorized $70,937.24 for emergency school repairs, adopted two special‑use permit orders, approved the tax report, and adopted a resolution supporting modernization of the North Carolina Development Tier System. The request to pursue grant funding for Wharf’s Landing sidewalks was tabled pending additional information.

• Approved Albemarle District Jail Interlocal Agreement (passed)
• Approved $70,937.24 County funding for emergency school repairs (passed)
• Approved Order for Special Use Permit UDO 2024-06-124 (passed)
• Approved Order for Special Use Permit UDO 2026-01-245 (passed)
• Approved Tax Report as presented (passed)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-05-01 supporting equitable modernization of NC Development Tier System (passed)
• Tabled Wharf’s Landing sidewalk safety concerns pending grant information (passed)
• Approved agenda amendment to add Albemarle District Jail Interlocal Agreement (passed)

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors is meeting on May 4, 2026, with a procedural agenda. Items include call to order, agenda approval, public comments, and a Director's Report from Chas Sawyer. No specific votes, contracts, or financial decisions are listed.

• Director's Report by Chas Sawyer

The board approved $70,937.24 for emergency repairs to Camden County schools, two special‑use permits, and the tax report. It adopted a resolution supporting modernization of the North Carolina Development Tier System and approved the Albemarle District Jail interlocal agreement, which lowers Camden’s cost share from 16.3% to 13.5%. The board also tabled a request for grant‑funded sidewalks at Wharf’s Landing pending more information.

• Approved $70,937.24 school emergency repairs (5-0)
• Approved Order for Special Use Permit UDO 2024-06-124 (5-0)
• Approved Order for Special Use Permit UDO 2026-01-245 (5-0)
• Approved tax report as presented (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-05-01 supporting equitable modernization of NC Development Tier System (5-0)
• Tabled Wharf’s Landing sidewalk safety concerns pending grant information (5-0)
• Approved Albemarle District Jail Interlocal Agreement, reducing cost share to 13.5% (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners is holding a special budget work session to review the FY 2026-2027 budget, including insurance and benefits, appropriations, department budgets, and the Camden Schools budget. The board will also discuss the budget schedule and hold an open discussion. No final decisions are expected at this working meeting.

• Discussion of insurance and benefits for county employees
• Review of appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year
• Examination of department-level budget requests
• Deliberation on the Camden Schools budget
• Setting the budget adoption schedule

The Board adopted a policy prohibiting future appropriations to nonprofit organizations, passing the motion 3‑0. By consensus the Board approved a $400,000 capital budget for Camden schools and approved the Sheriff’s Office requests for $12,400 in detective pay adjustments and $50,000 for Draft One software. All other listed appropriations were approved by consensus and the meeting was adjourned.

• Adopted policy to stop appropriating funds to nonprofit organizations (passed 3‑0)
• Approved $400,000 school capital budget for Priority 1 expenses (consensus)
• Approved Detective Pay Adjustments – $12,400 (consensus)
• Approved Draft One software (annual) – $50,000 (consensus)
• All other appropriations approved by consensus
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (passed 3‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget work session. The session includes a presentation and budget review from Camden County Schools.

• Camden County Schools presentation and budget review

The Board of Commissioners did not act on the proposed 2026‑27 Camden County Schools budget. Chair Jason Banks directed staff to bring three specific school funding requests back for consideration at the May 4 regular meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• No action taken on the 2026‑27 Camden County Schools budget (board)
• Chair directed staff to bring funding requests for Grandy Primary communications, CCHS gym locker‑room HVAC, and Camden Intermediate water heater to the May 4 meeting
• Motion to adjourn passed (5‑0)

Planning Board

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to receive a Director's Report from Chas Sawyer. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Director's Report by Chas Sawyer

The Board entered and exited a closed session to consult the county attorney. The meeting agenda was approved. The Board then voted to open the quasi‑judicial hearing for Special Use Permit 2026‑01‑245 for a Verizon Wireless monopole tower.

• Closed session to consult attorney passed (4-0)
• Motion to exit closed session passed (4-0)
• Agenda approved as presented (4-0)
• Quasi‑judicial hearing on Special Use Permit 2026‑01‑245 opened (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will conduct a quasi‑judicial hearing on a special use permit application (2026‑01‑245) for Cellco d/b/a Verizon Wireless. The meeting also includes updates on a moratorium, a noise‑abatement plan for Camden Fields Event Venue LLC, and several new‑business items such as a jail‑participation legislation resolution and a solid‑waste fee exemption. Additional agenda items cover tax reports, property purchases, and public comment periods.

• Quasi‑judicial hearing: Special Use Permit 2026‑01‑245 for Cellco d/b/a Verizon Wireless
• Moratorium update (Old Business)
• Noise Abatement Plan for Camden Fields Event Venue LLC (Old Business)
• Resolution seeking legislation for Chowan County to join the Albemarle District Jail (New Business)
• Solid Waste Fee Exemption Resolution & Application (New Business)

The Board voted to enter a closed session to consult the county attorney, then to return to open session. They approved the meeting agenda as presented. Finally, they opened a quasi‑judicial hearing on Special Use Permit 2026‑01‑245 for a Cellco (Verizon Wireless) monopole tower at 256 Perkins Road.

• Closed session motion passed (4-0)
• Return to open session motion passed (4-0)
• Agenda approval passed (4-0)
• Quasi‑judicial hearing opened (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a special budget work session. Commissioners will discuss the FY 2026-2027 budget, focusing on new personnel requests and updates to insurance, benefits, and compensation. The meeting also includes open discussion and a review of the upcoming budget calendar.

• Consideration of agenda
• FY 2026-2027 budget discussion – new personnel requests/recommendations
• FY 2026-2027 budget discussion – insurance, benefits & compensation update
• Open discussion
• Upcoming budget calendar

The board agreed to allocate $10,000 for a part‑time Economic Developer position. It removed two proposed salary increases for the Sheriff’s Office Executive Assistant and a Detective, and deferred review of EMS Chief and Deputy Chief salary changes until January 2027. The Finance Officer salary was set at Grade 19 ($97,493‑$112,665). Procedural motions to enter and exit a closed session and to adjourn were also passed.

• Allocated $10,000 for part‑time Economic Developer position (consensus)
• Removed proposed salary increase for Sheriff’s Office Executive Assistant (consensus)
• Removed proposed salary increase for Detective (consensus)
• Deferred review of EMS Chief salary adjustment to Jan 2027 (consensus)
• Deferred review of EMS Deputy Chief salary adjustment to Jan 2027 (consensus)
• Set Finance Officer salary at Grade 19 ($97,493‑$112,665) (consensus)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (4‑0 vote)
• Approved motion to adjourn (4‑0 vote)

Planning Board