Camden County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will elect a Board Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting includes discussions on a tax report, a lobbyist contract renewal, and soil sampling for a new wastewater treatment plant.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Soil sampling for new wastewater treatment plant
• Lobbyist contract renewal
• Resolution establishing 2025 meeting calendar
• Budget and school budget amendments

The Camden County Board of Commissioners held its organizational meeting, electing Tiffney White as Chair and Troy Leary as Vice Chair. The board approved all bonds, including an increase in the finance officer bond to $1,000,000, renewed lobbyist contracts with The WolfeStein Group and Jones Street Consulting, and approved an $80,000 soil study for the new wastewater treatment plant. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved all bonds, including finance officer bond increase to $1,000,000 (5-0)
• Elected Tiffney White as Chair (3-2)
• Elected Troy Leary as Vice Chair by acclamation
• Approved renewal of lobbyist contracts with The WolfeStein Group and Jones Street Consulting (5-0)
• Approved $80,000 soil sampling study for new wastewater treatment plant (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-12-01 establishing 2025 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved 2025 holiday schedule (5-0)
• Approved board appointments to Economic Development Commission and Albemarle Commission (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings. The session focuses on proposed amendments to a development agreement and a conditional use permit for Camden Lakes Properties.

• Public hearing: Camden Lakes Properties Proposed Restated and Amended Development Agreement
• Public hearing: Camden Lakes Proposed Amended Conditional Use Permit

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a restated and amended development agreement and an amended conditional use permit for Camden Lakes Properties, allowing the developer to eliminate the planned golf course and replace it with open space and passive recreation. The changes do not add density and reduce the number of housing units by ten. The board also heard public comments, including concerns about stormwater drainage and the development process, before voting 5-0 on both items.

• Approved restated and amended development agreement for Camden Lakes Properties (5-0)
• Approved amended conditional use permit for Camden Lakes Properties (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (5-0)
• Opened and closed public hearings for both items (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a Unified Development Ordinance text amendment and a preliminary plat for the Wharf Landing 2 Conservation Subdivision. The board will also review a tax report and river modeling for a new wastewater treatment plant.

• Public hearing: Text Amendment to Unified Development Ordinance
• Public hearing: Preliminary Plat for Wharf Landing 2 Conservation Subdivision
• Discussion of Camden Commerce Park property sale
• River modeling for new wastewater treatment plant
• Resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans

The Board approved the preliminary plat for Wharf's Landing Phase 2 Conservation Subdivision (Ordinance 2024-11-02) with a 5-0 vote, despite public concerns about egress and stormwater. A proposed text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding event venues was tabled until March 2025. The Board also approved the sale of Lot 8 in Camden Commerce Park to D.T. Read Steel Company, Inc., and authorized a $98,000 river modeling study for a new wastewater treatment plant.

• Approved Wharf's Landing Phase 2 Conservation Subdivision preliminary plat (5-0)
• Tabled event venue text amendment to UDO until March 2025 (5-0)
• Approved sale of Lot 8 in Camden Commerce Park to D.T. Read Steel Company, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $98,000 preliminary river modeling study for new wastewater treatment plant (5-0)
• Approved tax report as presented (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans (5-0)
• Accepted Melissa MacKay's resignation from Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget amendments, and tax refunds (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will consider an ordinance prohibiting balloon releases and set public hearings for a conservation subdivision, a text amendment, and development agreements. The meeting also includes the approval of budget amendments, tax reports, and the modification of an EMS agreement.

• Ordinance 2024-10-01 prohibiting balloon release
• Set Public Hearing: Ordinance 2024-11-2, Wharf Landing 2 Major Conservation Subdivision
• Set Public Hearing: Ordinance 2024-11-1 Text Amendment to Unified Development Ordinance
• Set Public Hearing: Camden Lakes Development Agreement
• Set Public Hearing: Camden Lakes Conditional Use Permit

The Board approved $15,000 in contingency funding for the SPCA of Northeastern North Carolina to cover costs from 73 dogs surrendered by a Camden resident. An ordinance banning intentional balloon releases failed 2-3. The Board also approved an EMS agreement modification, a Veteran Services Officer interlocal agreement with Currituck County, and a resolution supporting congressional disaster relief funding.

• Approved $15,000 SPCA funding for 73 surrendered dogs (5-0)
• Failed balloon release ordinance 2024-10-01 (2-3)
• Approved EMS agreement modification for Camden County EMS start Feb 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Veteran Services Officer interlocal agreement with Currituck County (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting congressional disaster relief funding (5-0)
• Approved tax report as presented (5-0)
• Reappointed Tamara Richards to Tourism Development Authority (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including public hearings for Nov 4 and Nov 6 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments, tax collection, and a postponed public hearing on a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. The agenda is tentative and items may be deleted or amended.

• Public Hearing postponed: Text Amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Principal Use Table
• Budget Amendments
• Order for the Collection of 2024 Taxes
• Vehicle Refunds Over $100.00 August 2024
• ABC Board appointments

The Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the tax report and reappointed Durward Medlin to the ABC Board, both by unanimous 5-0 votes. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included budget amendments and the order for collection of 2024 taxes. A public hearing on a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance was postponed, as the Planning Board tabled it. The board held a closed session to consult with the county attorney on contract negotiation and potential litigation.

• Approved tax report as presented (5-0)
• Reappointed Durward Medlin to ABC Board for full term (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and 2024 tax collection order (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved South Camden Water & Sewer District monthly report (5-0)
• Held closed session for attorney consultation (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for the Treasure Point Extension Office and Education Center and discuss emergency medical services budget amendments. The meeting also includes the election of a new Board Chair.

• Public Hearing: Treasure Point Extension Office and Education Center Special Use Permit
• Emergency Medical Services Budget Amendment
• Election of Board Chair
• SPCA Contract
• One Mill Park Boat Ramp Parking Ordinance

The Board approved the Special Use Permit and Major Site Plan for the Treasure Point Extension Office and Education Center at 123 Treasure Point Road, despite public concerns about parking, tree removal, and impacts on the neighborhood. The Board also approved the EMS budget amendment, a new boat ramp parking ordinance, and several other routine items. Chair Ross Munro resigned, and Commissioner Troy Leary was elected as the new Board Chair.

• Approved Special Use Permit and Major Site Plan for Treasure Point Extension Center (5-0)
• Approved EMS Budget Amendment and authorized signing of Stryker lease and Colleton contract (5-0)
• Approved One Mill Park Boat Ramp Parking Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved tax report, SPCA contract, and legislative goals (5-0)
• Elected Troy Leary as Board Chair (3-2)
• Elected Ross Munro as Board Vice Chair (3-2)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment for Sawyer's Creek Baptist Church. The agenda also includes a review of the Camden Schools budget request and discussions on debris removal and monitoring.

• Public hearing for Sawyer's Creek Baptist Church zoning map amendment
• Review of Camden Schools budget request
• Discussion regarding debris removal and monitoring
• Appointment to the College of the Albemarle Board of Trustees
• Setting a public hearing for New Treasure Point Extension Center special use application

The Camden County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve Option 3, increasing the school budget by $1,256,694 to the full requested allocation of $4,656,694 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The board also approved a rezoning of about 8.8 acres at 312 Sleepy Hollow Road from Neighborhood Residential to Highway Commercial for New Sawyer's Creek Missionary Baptist Church, despite staff noting the change is inconsistent with two county land-use plans. In other business, commissioners authorized the county manager to sign letters of intent for state pre-positioned debris removal and monitoring contracts, approved the tax report, and appointed Tom White to the College of the Albemarle Board of Trustees.

• Approved full school budget request of $4,656,694, an increase of $1,256,694 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 312 Sleepy Hollow Road from Neighborhood Residential to Highway Commercial (5-0)
• Approved motion that the rezoning is consistent with the county Future Land Use Plan (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to sign letters of intent for state debris removal and monitoring contracts (5-0)
• Approved tax report as presented (5-0)
• Appointed Tom White to College of the Albemarle Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including setting an August 5, 2024 public hearing for a special use permit at 123 Treasure Point Road (5-0)
• Approved South Camden Water & Sewer District monthly report (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the consideration of a development moratorium. The meeting also includes the call to order and consideration of the agenda.

• Public hearing on development moratorium

The Camden County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and voted 3-1 to enact a 30-month temporary moratorium on development approvals for residential subdivisions and multifamily uses, effective until December 25, 2026. Commissioners and staff cited over-allocated water and wastewater treatment facilities and the need to design and construct new infrastructure. The board also recessed into a closed session to consult with the County Attorney before voting.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Opened public hearing on temporary development moratorium (4-0)
• Closed public hearing (4-0)
• Approved 30-minute recess for attorney consultation (4-0)
• Approved 30-month temporary development moratorium on residential subdivisions and multifamily uses through December 25, 2026 (3-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a strategic planning session to review survey data and discuss county strengths and challenges. The meeting aims to identify top priorities and determine next steps for the county.

• Review of survey data
• Discussion of county strengths and challenges
• Identification of top 3 to 5 priorities

The Board of Commissioners held a strategic planning work session to identify and define action items for four key areas: broadband, land use and economic development, community trust, and senior services. No formal votes were taken during this session, which served to provide a framework for future staff initiatives and county progress.

• Identified four strategic priorities for the county
• Established action items for broadband expansion
• Planned for a Comprehensive Plan update in FY 24-25
• Initiated steps to reactivate the Economic Development Board
• Planned for a senior center design building plan in FY 24-25

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the FY 2024-2025 Budget, the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program, and a zoning map amendment application from Camden Yards, LLC. The board will also discuss the South Mills Water Association purchase and salaries for various boards.

• Public hearing: Proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Public hearing: Proposed Capital Improvement Program 2024-2029
• Public hearing: Camden Yards, LLC Zoning Map Amendment application
• Discussion of South Mills Water Association Purchase
• Resolution 2024-06-01 regarding Salaries & Compensation for Various Boards

The Board denied a request to rezone 1,010 acres from industrial to planned development, citing inconsistency with county land use plans. Commissioners approved the FY 2024-2025 budget and the 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program. The budget vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Aydlett dissenting over concerns about school funding shortages.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 Budget (4-1)
• Approved 2024-2029 Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
• Denied Camden Yards, LLC zoning map amendment for 1,010 acres (5-0)
• Declined to enter Development Agreement with Camden Yards, LLC (4-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-06-01 for board salaries and compensation (5-0)
• Approved tax report (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including EMS agreement and future hearings (5-0)
• Extended Wayne Walston's term on ABC Board to October 2026 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to determine funding levels for the upcoming fiscal year. The Board reached a consensus on appropriations for the Board of Education and several vehicle and EMS adjustments.

• Consensus to include $3,400,000 for Board of Education Operations in proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Consensus to include $631,000 for Board of Education Capital in proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Approved Sheriff’s Office Vehicles by consensus
• Approved Extension Office Van by consensus
• Approved Mid-Year Adjustment for EMS by consensus

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met for a work session to discuss the FY 2024-2025 budget, including proposed new positions, vehicle purchases, and insurance increases. The session included presentations from the College of the Albemarle and Camden County Schools. No formal votes were taken during this session.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss financing for a new high school via a USDA loan package and a $65,000 proposal for wastewater expansion planning in the South Mills service area. The meeting also includes a request for a DSS Director salary increase and the scheduling of public hearings for the 2024-2025 budget.

• Proposed $65,000 contract with Timmons Group for a wastewater Preliminary Engineering Report
• USDA loan package presentation for the New High School
• Salary increase request for the DSS Director
• Public hearing scheduling for FY 2024-2025 Budget and FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program
• Public hearing scheduling for Camden Yards LLC Zoning Map Amendment

The Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary engineering proposal for wastewater expansion and authorized staff to begin procedures for a development moratorium based on wastewater capacity. Other key actions included accepting a USDA loan package for the new high school and initiating the revocation of a special use permit.

• Authorized staff to begin procedures for a development moratorium (4-1)
• Approved Timmons Group Preliminary Engineering Report for wastewater expansion (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution for new High School USDA Loan Package (5-0)
• Authorized revocation process for Special Use Permit UDO 2009-05-19 (5-0)
• Approved DSS Director salary increase (5-0)
• Approved tax report (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Tourism Development Authority and America 250 NC Committee (5-0)
• Set public hearings for June 3, 2024, regarding the budget, capital program, and Camden Yards LLC rezoning (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to review capital projects and department requests. The Board reached consensus or majority decisions on several fee increases and salary adjustments to be included in the proposed budget.

• Authorized County Manager to place county on NC National Guard Security Assessment waitlist (5-0)
• Decided by consensus to include $5 solid waste fee increase in proposed budget
• Decided by consensus to include recommended salary adjustments in proposed budget
• Decided by majority to include Stormwater Fee structure as presented in proposed budget
• Decided by consensus to include $2 base water rate increase in proposed budget

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and discuss the East Albemarle Regional Library Agreement. The board is also reviewing tax reports and setting dates for the Board of Equalization and Review.

• Proposed 2023 tax liens on real property totaling $453,937.50
• Discussion on East Albemarle Regional Library Agreement (continue region or move to independent model)
• Request for DSS Director salary increase
• Update on South Mills Water Association purchase
• Setting 2024 Board of Equalization and Review dates (May 6 to June 3)

The Board of Commissioners voted to exit the East Albemarle Regional Library System by June 30, 2026. The Board also approved a tax report and set the 2023 real property tax lien advertising date. A request for a DSS Director salary increase was tabled for further information.

• Approved withdrawal from East Albemarle Regional Library System effective June 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Set 2023 tax liens on Real Property advertising date for April 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Accepted report of $453,937.50 in unpaid real property tax liens as of March 25, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved tax report as presented (5-0)
• Set Board of Equalization and Review dates for May 6, 2024 to June 3, 2024 (5-0)
• Directed County Manager to obtain cost estimates for girls' softball field restroom and concession facilities (5-0)
• Approved various Board appointments for Senior Advisory Board and America 250 NC Committee (5-0)
• Tabled DSS Director salary increase request (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on March 19, 2024 to discuss current and proposed water and sewer needs. By consensus, the Board instructed staff to continue the system transfer and purchase agreement with South Mills Water Association, move forward with plans for additional clear well storage at the water plant, and research a possible 24-month moratorium to allow time to procure funding and permitting and ensure facilities are adequate for growth. No formal votes on these items were recorded; the only vote was to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Consensus to continue the system transfer and purchase agreement with South Mills Water Association and pursue requested documentation
• Consensus to move forward with plans for additional clear well storage at the water plant
• Consensus to research a possible 24-month moratorium on water and sewer connections
• Adjournment approved unanimously (all commissioners aye, none no)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the establishment of an official America 250 NC Committee to pursue grants for the U.S. semiquincentennial. The meeting also includes reports on local behavioral health services and the status of the South Mills Water Association purchase.

• Resolution 2024-03-01 to establish an America 250 NC Committee for potential $10,000 grants
• Update on South Mills Water Association System Transfer and Purchase Agreement
• Interlocal Agreements for Central Communications and Emergency Management Coordination Services
• CivicPlus Contract
• Trillium Health Resources annual report noting 192 consumers served in Camden County

The Camden County Board of Commissioners met March 4, 2024, and after a closed session on the Ponderosa Road sand mining Special Use Permit, directed the County Manager to send a final letter of warning about the operation's noncompliance, giving the permit holder 10 days to respond before staff begin permit revocation. In open session the Board approved the tax report, adopted Resolution 2024-03-01 for the Camden County America 250 NC Committee, approved interlocal agreements for Central Communications and Emergency Management Coordination Services, approved a CivicPlus agenda management software contract, and approved board appointments and the consent agenda. All recorded votes were 5-0. The Board also received an update that negotiations continue with the South Mills Water Association on a system transfer and purchase agreement, with requested documents still outstanding.

• Directed County Manager to send final warning letter on Ponderosa Road sand mining permit noncompliance; permit holder has 10 days to respond before permit revocation process begins (closed session, no vote recorded)
• Approved tax report as presented (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-03-01 recognizing the Camden County Official America 250 NC Committee (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreements for Central Communications and Emergency Management Coordination Services (5-0)
• Approved CivicPlus contract for agenda management software (5-0)
• Approved board appointments: Frank Hemphill to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council; Shaun Zywicki and Kayla Gregory reappointed to Tourism Development Authority (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February 5 and February 16, 2024 meeting minutes, budget amendments, school budget amendments, tax releases/refunds and tax collection report (5-0)
• Approved South Camden Water & Sewer District monthly report (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met for its annual retreat to receive information updates from the County Manager. The session covered current accomplishments, upcoming infrastructure projects, staffing needs, and 2024-2025 budget considerations. No formal votes or legislative actions were recorded.

Board of Commissioners

The Board will receive a presentation on the FY 2022-2023 audit results and hold public hearings on zoning and text amendments. The meeting also includes discussions on the South Mills Water Association purchase and a resolution for correctional officer mental health training.

• Public hearing for zoning map amendment of a 10-acre parcel at Upton Road and Seymour Drive
• FY 2022-2023 Audit Presentation showing General Fund revenues of $19,105,391
• Discussion of South Mills Water Association Purchase
• Resolution in support of mental health training for correctional officers
• Review of New High School Project status report

The Camden County Board of Commissioners approved adding one distribution and collections system operator to the current FY 2023-2024 budget, tied to the county's pending acquisition of the South Mills Water Association. The board also adopted Resolution 2024-02-02 supporting mental health training for correctional officers and approved its consent agenda, tax report, and board appointments, all by 5-0 votes. Three scheduled public hearings — a zoning map amendment, a text amendment, and a special use permit — were removed from the agenda because the applicant formally withdrew the requests. The board received the FY 2022-2023 audit presentation and an update that the South Mills Water Association asset purchase agreement is still under attorney review.

• Approved agenda with public hearings removed after applicant withdrew requests (5-0)
• Approved tax report as presented (5-0)
• Approved one additional distribution and collections system operator in the FY 2023-2024 budget (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-02-02 in support of mental health training for correctional officers (5-0)
• Approved board appointments: Durward Medlin III to ABC Board; Addeline Xenos and Kristi Willard to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)
• Approved South Camden Water & Sewer District agenda and monthly report (5-0 each)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget amendments, tax collection report, audit contracts, and board salaries resolution (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:53 PM (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the South Mills Water Association system transfer and a resolution to update salaries and compensation for county appointees. The meeting includes several board appointments and the scheduling of public hearings for zoning and text amendments.

• Update on South Mills Water Association (SMWA) System Transfer and Purchase Agreement
• Proposed amendment to the Resolution of Salaries & Compensation for advisory board appointees
• Appointment of Melissa MacKay to the Community Advisory Committee
• Reappointment of Laura Jolley and Gwen Wescott to the Regional Advisory Council
• Setting public hearings for a Zoning Map Amendment, Text Amendment, and Special Use Permit

The Board approved the county tax report and amended the compensation resolution to pay $30 per meeting plus mileage for appointees on advisory boards. They also approved board appointments and a consent agenda that sets public hearings for a zoning map amendment, a text amendment for sawmills, and a special use permit. Public comments focused on a denied building permit in Camden Point and road maintenance issues in Sanders Crossing, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved county tax report (5-0)
• Amended salary resolution to pay $30/meeting plus mileage for advisory board appointees (5-0)
• Approved board appointments for Community Advisory Committee and Regional Advisory Council (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and refunds (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Feb 5, 2024 on zoning map amendment at Upton Rd & Seymour Dr
• Set public hearing for Feb 5, 2024 on text amendment to allow sawmills in rural residential zones
• Set public hearing for Feb 5, 2024 on special use permit for portable sawmill
• Approved South Camden Water & Sewer District monthly report (5-0)