Camden County public meetings in 2021
14 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The board elected Ross Munro as chairman and Tiffney White as vice-chair. It approved the Sandy Hook rezoning (Ordinance 2021-12-01) and a CAMA land-use plan amendment, plus a UDO text amendment (Ordinance 2021-12-02). The board also consented to the opioid litigation settlement, established a Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeals Board, and approved the consent agenda.
- Elected Ross Munro as Board Chair by acclamation.
- Elected Tiffney White as Vice-Chair (4-1 vote).
- Approved Sandy Hook rezoning (Ordinance 2021-12-01) and CAMA amendment (Resolution 2021-12-01) 5-0.
- Approved UDO text amendment (Ordinance 2021-12-02) 5-0.
- Approved establishment of Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeals Board (3 or 5 members) 5-0.
- Adopted Resolution 2021-12-02 Supporting Individual Freedom Over Personal Vaccination Status 5-0.
- Approved agreement to amend Camden Business Park restrictive covenants 4-0 (Krainiak recused).
- Consented to opioid litigation settlement (approx. $400,000 over 18 years) 5-0.
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on November 1, 2021, taking several actions. They denied the NCDOT abandonment petition for a portion of Shipyard Road, approved tax reports, made board appointments, and approved the consent agenda. In closed session, they approved a $15,000 bonus for the County Manager. The board also held a public hearing on new high school construction financing but took no additional action.
- Denied NCDOT abandonment petition for portion of Shipyard Road (5-0)
- Approved tax reports as presented (5-0)
- Approved board appointments to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and Planning Board (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including budget amendment and setting public hearings for December 6 (5-0)
- Approved $15,000 bonus for County Manager effective January 1, 2022 (5-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved South Camden Water & Sewer District monthly reports (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to receive public comments on water quality, quantity, and readiness in the South Mills Water Association district. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational. Commissioners agreed to consider a capacity-based development limit and to meet with the South Mills Water Association board.
- No formal decisions or votes taken at special meeting
- Commissioners agreed to consider adopting an 85% capacity development limit
- Commissioners agreed to meet with South Mills Water Association board
Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners approved several key items, including funding for a new high school boiler ($68,300), a resolution to finance two fire tankers for the South Camden Fire Department, and the acceptance of Treasure Point property for a future recreation facility. They also approved new county welcome signs, a pump station expansion, and wastewater plant design work. The Shipyard Road abandonment request was tabled until the November 1 meeting for more information.
- Approved $68,300 for new high school boiler (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-10-01 for financing two E-One tankers for South Camden Fire Dept (5-0)
- Accepted Treasure Point property for Cooperative Extension PARTF grant pursuit (5-0)
- Approved placement of 4'x8' welcome signs on Hwy 17 and near Belcross (5-0)
- Approved Bryant Sign Company for new county signs (5-0)
- Approved $41,500 pump station expansion at Camden Station Subdivision (4-0, Krainiak recused)
- Approved Timmons Group design work for new wastewater plant in South Mills (5-0)
- Tabled Shipyard Road abandonment petition until Nov 1 meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a request by Keeter Barn LLC to rezone approximately 41.75 acres at the southeast corner of Keeter Barn Road and US Hwy 17 in South Mills from Village Residential to Suburban Residential. The board will also consider resolutions accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds, approving financing for the South Mills Fire Station, and an opioid settlement MOA, among other items. The agenda is tentative and items may be amended or deferred.
- Public hearing: Keeter Barn LLC rezoning of 41.75 acres from Village Residential to Suburban Residential (Ordinance 2021-08-01)
- Resolution 2021-08-01 accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds
- Resolution approving financing terms for South Mills Fire Station
- Opioid Settlement MOA
- Appeal of demolition orders by Keith Truman
The Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning request from Keeter Barn LLC for approximately 41.75 acres in South Mills, changing the zoning from Village Residential to Suburban Residential. The board also affirmed demolition orders for three properties owned by Gary Overton, adopted resolutions accepting American Rescue Plan funds, approving financing terms for the South Mills Fire Station, and approving an opioid settlement agreement. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner Randy Krainiak absent.
- Approved Keeter Barn LLC rezoning from Village Residential to Suburban Residential (4-0)
- Affirmed Code Enforcement Officer's demolition orders for 1330 NC Hwy South (4-0)
- Affirmed Code Enforcement Officer's demolition orders for 1275 NC Hwy 343 South (4-0)
- Affirmed Code Enforcement Officer's demolition orders for 165 & 167 Alder Branch Road (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-08-01 accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution approving financing terms for South Mills Fire Station (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-08-02 approving opioid settlement MOA (4-0)
- Reappointed Nona Smith to the Library Board (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners approved a revised Animal Control and Protection Ordinance, a rewritten Personnel Policy, and a lease agreement addendum with Success Academy for 3's and 4's, increasing monthly rent to $1,500 for year 4 and $1,875 for year 5. The board also adopted a resolution approving financing terms for the South Mills VFD fire truck and approved the consent agenda, which included setting a public hearing for August 2, 2021, on the Keeter Barn LLC rezoning.
- Approved Ordinance 2021-07-01, zoning text amendments for compliance with Chapter 160D, including 'Vested Rights' and 'Permit Choice'
- Approved the revised Personnel Policy, effective July 6, 2021
- Adopted the Animal Control and Protection Ordinance as presented
- Approved the lease agreement and addendum with Success Academy for 3's and 4's, with increased monthly rent
- Adopted Resolution 2021-07-01 approving financing terms for the South Mills VFD fire truck
- Approved the tax report as presented
- Approved the Consent Agenda, including setting a public hearing for August 2, 2021, for the Keeter Barn LLC rezoning
- Approved the agenda and all other motions as presented
🗳️ How they voted (17 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program, and library financing. They will also consider new business including an EMS agreement, a salary resolution, an animal control ordinance, and a resolution supporting the African American Experience of Northeastern NC. The meeting includes presentations, board appointments, and a consent agenda with routine items.
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2021-2022 budget (total General Fund $14,041,485)
- Public hearing on proposed 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program
- Public hearing on Camden County Library financing
- Resolution 2021-06-01: Salaries & Compensation for Various Boards and Commissions
- Animal Control & Protection Ordinance
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2021-2022 budget as amended (3-1), which includes a $0.13 tax increase, and approved the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (4-0). The Board also approved up to $4.65 million in installment financing for a new Public Library and Administrative Complex (3-1). A motion to add two full-time sheriff deputies failed (1-3), but $20,000 was added for a COLA for non-certified school staff (4-0).
- Approved FY 2021-2022 budget as amended with Schedule of Fees (3-1)
- Approved 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program (4-0)
- Approved up to $4,650,000 installment financing for new library complex (3-1)
- Failed motion to add two full-time sheriff deputies (1-3)
- Approved $20,000 addition for non-certified staff COLA (4-0)
- Approved 3-year Emergency Medical Services agreement with Pasquotank County (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-06-02 supporting African American Experience of NENC (4-0)
- Placed revised Animal Control & Protection Ordinance on July 6 agenda (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 8 divided votes
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a budget work session and voted 4-0 to reject all bids for the new library construction. They also reviewed the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, including a proposed tax increase for the new high school, and discussed the Capital Improvement Program. No other formal decisions were made.
- Rejected all library construction bids (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a rezoning request for the Avery Shores property, the purchase of voting equipment, and the termination of the COVID-19 state of emergency. They will also hear presentations on tourism and economic development, and review routine reports and consent agenda items.
- Avery Shores rezoning: ~89 acres from Planned Development, Working Lands, and Rural Residential to Suburban Residential, off One Mill Rd and Riggs Rd
- Voting equipment purchase: $33,169.00 total, using $30,742 HAVA subgrant and $921.06 CTCL grant funds
- Termination of COVID-19 state of emergency, effective May 4, 2021 at 8:00 AM
- Public hearings to be set for zoning text amendments, 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program, and FY 2021-2022 budget
- New personnel introductions: Morgan Potts as Planning Director and Charles Jones as Public Works Manager
The Board of Commissioners approved the Avery Shores rezoning (52 acres from Planned Development and 37 acres from Working Lands to Suburban Residential) despite inconsistency with the CAMA Future Land Use Map, and approved a 15-year installment financing term with Truist Bank for the new library construction. The board also approved the purchase of voting equipment, terminated the COVID-19 State of Emergency, and approved the consent agenda. Public comments included opposition and support for the new high school project.
- Approved Avery Shores rezoning to Suburban Residential (4-0)
- Approved 15-year financing with Truist Bank for new library (4-0)
- Approved voting equipment purchase using HAVA and grant funds (4-0)
- Terminated COVID-19 State of Emergency (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget amendments, and proclamations (4-0)
- Approved board appointments to Area Agency on Aging, TDA, and Parks & Recreation (4-0)
- Approved tax report as presented (4-0)
- Approved South Camden Water & Sewer District monthly report (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget, including a proposed tax increase for a new high school, capital projects, and department requests. No formal decisions were made; the only action was adjourning the meeting. Library financing options were noted for consideration at the May 3, 2021 meeting.
- Adjourned work session (3-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on a solar amendment and a rezoning request, plus presentations including a proposed animal ordinance amendment to distinguish wolf-hybrids from domestic dogs. The board will also consider tax reports, budget amendments, and board appointments. The agenda is tentative and items may be changed or deferred.
- Public hearing: Camden Solar, LLC amendment request
- Public hearing: Avery Shores rezoning request
- Animal ordinance amendment request to define wolf-hybrids as inherently dangerous
- Tax report and Board of Equalization and Review appointment
- Budget amendments and school budget amendments
The Board of Commissioners voted 2-3 against an amendment to allow Sunday construction hours for the Camden Solar project, despite the contractor citing weather delays. The board also directed staff to prepare an amended Animal Ordinance for the June 7 meeting, approved a $100,000 micro bar screen purchase for the South Camden Water & Sewer District, and tabled Planning Board appointments for 60 days.
- Denied the amendment to allow Sunday construction hours for Camden Solar (Special Use Permit 2017-10-01) by a 2-3 vote.
- Directed staff to prepare an amended Animal Ordinance for consideration at the June 7, 2021 meeting.
- Approved the purchase of a Micro Bar Screen for the Courthouse Area WWTP at a cost of $100,000.
- Approved the revised Camden County Finance Policy.
- Approved the South Mills Volunteer Fire Department's application for a Drone Program.
- Approved the tax report, Board of Equalization and Review dates, and the advertising of real property tax liens.
- Tabled Planning Board appointments for 60 days.
- Approved the Consent Agenda, including surplus property requests and a proclamation for NC 811 Safe Digging Month.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on April 1, 2021, to discuss the FY 2021-2022 budget and capital improvement projects. No official action was taken, but the board reached consensus to move the Waste Water Expansion US 158 East and Raw Water Well projects to the Approved/Funded list, and the US 158 Sidewalk Extension and South Mills Waste Water Expansion and Disposal to the Recommended/Unfunded list. The board also discussed school funding, IT updates, insurance and personnel costs, and additional expenditures, but no votes were held.
- Consensus to move Waste Water Expansion US 158 East from Hardee's to Country Club Road to Approved/Funded
- Consensus to move Raw Water Well to Approved/Funded
- Consensus to move US 158 Sidewalk Extension to Recommended/Unfunded
- Consensus to move South Mills Waste Water Expansion and Disposal to Recommended/Unfunded
- Consensus to remove Administration Complex, Camden County High School, and Broadband Infrastructure from CIP list as projects underway
- Consensus to keep South Mills Waste Water Filtration Pond and South Mills Boat Ramp and Park as is
- Motion to adjourn passed 5-0
Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners held its annual retreat, receiving information updates from the County Manager. No formal decisions were made; the board only approved the meeting agenda. The County Manager presented a draft 2021-2022 budget plan that includes a proposed 10-cent tax increase for new school debt service and a 3-4 cent increase for operational costs.
- Approved the meeting agenda unanimously.
- Received information on the 2021-2022 budget, including a proposed tax increase.
- Received updates on capital projects, including funded and unfunded items.
- Discussed the need to update the Unified Development Ordinance to comply with new state law.
- Received updates on broadband infrastructure, South Mills Landing, and Camden Plantation projects.
Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning text amendments to comply with NCGS 160D, a new state law consolidating land-use regulations. The board will also hear presentations, including the FY 2019-2020 audit, and consider appointments and consent agenda items.
- Public hearing on zoning text amendments to comply with NCGS 160D
- Presentation of FY 2019-2020 audit by Greg Adams
- Fire Department Drone Program overview and permit assistance request
- Recognition of retiring Planning Director Dan Porter
- Set public hearings for Camden Solar LLC and Avery Shores Rezoning
The Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance 2021-02-01, which updates the county's zoning regulations to comply with the new state law NCGS 160D, with the exception of Section 2.3.24 (Transfer Plat), which was set aside for further investigation. The board also appointed Amber Curling as the new Zoning Administrator, approved a Construction and Acquisition Agreement with the Board of Education, and made several other appointments and approvals.
- Approved Ordinance 2021-02-01 zoning text amendments for NCGS 160D compliance, except Section 2.3.24 (5-0)
- Lifted restriction in Section 2.3.24 (Transfer Plat) for further investigation (5-0)
- Appointed Amber Curling as Zoning Administrator (5-0)
- Approved Construction and Acquisition Agreement with Camden County Board of Education (5-0)
- Reappointed Jeff Jennings to Camden Economic Development Commission (5-0)
- Appointed Ginny Kuklewski to Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Resolution 2021-03-01 (5-0)
- Approved tax report as presented (5-0)