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Camden County public meetings in 2025

31 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 10:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will vote to approve bonds for county projects

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including approving bonds, adopting a 2026 regular meeting schedule, and reviewing a lease agreement for Harmoni Towers. They will also discuss an EMS billing and debt set‑off policy and schedule a special meeting for a quasi‑judicial hearing on a special use permit for B&M Investments. The meeting includes routine items such as elections of officers, public comments, and reports from the county manager and departments.

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✓ Decided: Board approved multiple county bonds covering several departments

The Camden County Board of Commissioners approved a package of bonds for the County, Finance Officer, Tourism Development Authority, fire commissions, drainage district, Register of Deeds, Sheriff and Tax Assessor. They also entered a 1‑year‑7‑month interlocal agreement with Pasquotank County for animal shelter services and adopted a $120,000 budget amendment for Administration‑building improvements. Additional actions included electing new officers, amending the agenda, and adopting the 2026 meeting schedule.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 10:00

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board meets December 1

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

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✓ Decided: Board approved multiple county bonds and a 1‑year animal shelter agreement

The Board held a closed session to consult the county attorney, then reconvened for open business. Commissioners elected Jason Banks as Chair and Troy Leary as Vice Chair. The Board unanimously approved a package of county bonds, a 1‑year, 7‑month interlocal animal‑shelter agreement with Pasquotank County, a $120,000 budget amendment for Administration Building improvements, a lease draft with Harmoni Towers, the EMS Billing and Setoff Policy, and an amendment to audit contracts.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment to hear violation appeal from B & M Investments of NC, LLC

The Camden County Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a Notice of Violation Appeal Application. The board will also review minutes from the June 18, 2025, meeting.

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Camden County Public Library Boardroom, Camden
Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will discuss proposal to expand finished water storage at RO Water Treatment Plant

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to consider a range of items, including a public hearing on a property sale and updates on a moratorium and health insurance for county officers. New business items include an intercom system for Grandy Primary School, a tax report, Operation Santa Claus, a facility study request for qualifications, an EMS automatic aid policy, resolutions accepting a directed projects grant, a water treatment plant storage expansion proposal, and a solid waste fee discussion. The meeting will also address consent agenda items such as budget amendments and library waivers, and make board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Board approved sale of 10‑acre Commerce Park parcel to Mangum Holdings

The Board approved the sale of a 10‑acre parcel in the Commerce Park to Mangum Holdings for $15,000 per acre. It also extended county health insurance benefits to commissioners, approved a $150 donation to Caswell Developmental Center, and approved several water‑related grants and projects. The interlocal animal services agreement was tabled, and board appointments and the consent agenda were approved.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 19:00

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board to meet November 3

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

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✓ Decided: Board approved sale of 10‑acre County property to Mangum Holdings

The Commissioners voted to sell a 10‑acre parcel south of the Camden Commerce Park to Mangum Holdings, LLC for $15,000 per acre. They also approved extending the County health‑insurance benefit to Commissioners at their own expense and tabled the interlocal animal‑services agreement with Pasquotank County. Additional actions included a $150 donation to the Caswell Developmental Center, approval of the finished water storage expansion proposal, and reappointments to the Social Services and ABC Boards.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners to hold public hearing on UDO text amendment

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Unified Development Ordinance text amendment. The body will also consider a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans and updates to the water services schedule of fees.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts event‑venue 3‑acre lot‑size minimum in Unified Development Ordinance

The Board approved a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance adding a 3‑acre minimum lot size for event venues. It also adopted a Leash Ordinance, approved two additional temporary EMS positions, and authorized a budget amendment to replace a Sheriff’s vehicle. Additional actions included approving surplus property disposal, updating water service fees, and adopting a workers’ compensation policy.

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Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 19:00

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

Board holds routine meeting with public comments and director's report

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board will conduct its regular October 6 meeting. Items include calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, hearing public comments, and a director's report from Chas Sawyer before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 3‑acre minimum for event venues in Unified Development Ordinance

The Board unanimously approved a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance adding a 3‑acre lot‑size minimum for event venues. It also adopted a leash ordinance, approved two new temporary EMS positions, and authorized the surplus of a 5‑ton military truck and a replacement vehicle for the Sheriff’s Office. Additional actions included updating water service fees, adopting a workers’ compensation policy, and scheduling a public hearing on the Commerce Park property sale.

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Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Board will address routine agenda and minutes at meeting

The Camden County Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on September 17, 2025. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: call to order, approval of the agenda, review of June 18, 2025 minutes, and consideration of the next meeting date. No old business or specific new business items are listed. The board will then adjourn.

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118 NC Hwy 343 N, Camden
Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will discuss animal shelter services

The Board will first consider the meeting agenda. It will then discuss animal shelter services, presented by Erin Burke. The meeting will end with adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board directs manager to explore animal shelter agreement with Pasquotank County

The Board approved its agenda unanimously. It then directed County Manager Erin Burke to investigate and negotiate a possible agreement with Pasquotank County for animal shelter services and to gather cost information for a holding facility in Camden County. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

County will hold a public hearing on the sale of Commerce Park property

The Board will hear public input on the proposed sale of the Commerce Park property. They will also consider an EMS budget amendment request, a leash ordinance discussion, and a tax report. Several resolutions and appointments are scheduled, and a consent agenda includes routine budget and tax items.

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✓ Decided: Board approved sale of 7.48 acres in Commerce Park to CT Metering Solutions

The Board approved the conveyance of 7.48 acres in the Camden Commerce Park to CT Metering Solutions for $36,000 per acre. It also adopted the updated 2023 North Carolina Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement, approved an EMS budget amendment for a centralized supply room, and approved the county tax report. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution awarding a badge and sidearm to retiring Detective Margaret Durham and reappointed members to several fire commissions and the Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeals Board.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 19:00

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

Board holds regular meeting to consider agenda, reports, and public comments

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board will meet to adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and receive a Director's Report from Chas Sawyer. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond routine business.

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✓ Decided: Board approved sale of Commerce Park land to CT Metering Solutions

The Board voted 5-0 to approve the contract selling 7.48 acres of Commerce Park property to CT Metering Solutions, Inc. for $36,000 per acre. It also approved an EMS budget amendment for a centralized supply room and adopted the updated 2023 North Carolina Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement. Additional actions included awarding a badge and sidearm to Detective Margaret Durham, reappointing fire‑commission members, and approving the consent agenda items.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 17:30

General

Board hears YouthVoice presentation before adjourning the special meeting

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will first consider the meeting agenda. They will then hear a presentation by Abigail Poirrier from YouthVoice. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously

The Camden County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to approve the agenda as presented. No other actions were taken; the meeting included a YouthVoice presentation and was adjourned at 5:40 PM.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025 · 19:00

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

Board will hear Director Chas Sawyer’s report during routine meeting

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board will hold its regular meeting on August 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes call to order, agenda approval, public comments, and a Director’s Report from Chas Sawyer. No specific actions, contracts, or policy changes are listed. The meeting will take place in the Boardroom of the Camden Public Library, 118 Hwy 343 North.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will discuss a secondary access road for the new high school

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a tax report, an amendment to the county code, a proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month, participation in an opioid settlement, and a proposal for a secondary access road to the new high school. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as budget amendments and a public hearing on a property sale. Board appointments to fire commissions and a conference delegate are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved participation in Purdue opioid settlement and authorized signing

The Commissioners voted 5‑0 to approve participation in the proposed Purdue Direct Settlement and to let the County Manager sign the settlement documents. They also approved the tax report, an amendment to Chapter 111 of the County Code, and the consent agenda that includes a property conveyance in the Commerce Park. A 3‑2 vote kept the planned secondary access road for the new high school unchanged.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 19:00

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board to meet July 7

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct business, including a report from Director Chas Sawyer. No specific votes or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board approved text amendment adding Recreation Entertainment use category to county code

The Board adopted Ordinance 2025-07-01, amending Chapter 151 to add a Recreation Entertainment indoor and outdoor principal use category and to exclude Section M numbers 2 & 3. It also approved a $18,920 budget amendment for Southern Corrosion tank maintenance and extended the Waste Industries LLC contract. Additional actions included appointing County Attorney Lauren Arizaga‑Womble and approving the Center for Active Adults bylaws amendment.

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Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider Waste Industries LLC contract and other new business items

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will meet on July 7, 2025 to conduct its regular business. Commissioners will hear a public hearing on a text amendment to the county code, discuss several new business items including a Waste Industries LLC contract, a SPCA contract, and a resolution on EMS billing, and consider budget-related consent agenda items. The meeting also includes employee recognition, library presentations, and reports from the county manager and other departments.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts ordinance adding Recreation Entertainment use category, approves contracts

The Board appointed Lauren Arizaga-Womble as County Attorney. It approved a text amendment to the Camden County Code adding a Recreation Entertainment indoor and outdoor principal use category and removing two items from Section M. The Board also approved a $18,920 budget amendment for Southern Corrosion tank maintenance, a five-year extension of the Waste Industries contract, the Timmons Group proposal for Stream Model Phase 2B, and an amendment to the Center for Active Adults bylaws. Additional actions included approving the SPCA contract increase to $50,000 for six months and re‑inserting language requiring event venues to be at least 500 feet from child‑care centers.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 19:00

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board meets June 2

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

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Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will hear public input on the FY 2025‑2026 County Budget and Capital Plan

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget and the accompanying Capital Improvement Program. The board will consider several resolutions, including salaries and compensation for boards and commissions, a hazard mitigation plan, and the award of a bid for the Treasure Point Extension Center. Additional items include routine reports, appointments, and a consent agenda of standard items.

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✓ Decided: Board approves FY 2025-2026 budget and related fees

The Camden County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget and schedule of fees. They also adopted the 2025‑2030 Capital Improvement Program, the Albemarle Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and a legal services contract while appointing an interim county attorney. Additionally, they awarded the Treasure Point Extension Center project for $2,398,000 and approved several resolutions and board appointments.

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Mon May 5, 2025 · 19:00

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

Board holds routine meeting, includes director's report

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board will conduct its regular May 5 meeting. The agenda lists standard items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, public comments, and a new business segment featuring a Director's Report from Erin Burke. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed for this session.

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Mon May 5, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to hold hearings on property sales and right of way acquisition

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding NCDOT right of way acquisition and the Commerce Park property sale. The body will also consider resolutions regarding state bills and the issuance of a school bond anticipation note.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $31 M school bond anticipation note for new high school

The Board approved the sale and issuance of a General Obligation School Bond Anticipation Note not to exceed $31 million, authorizing interim financing for the new high school; the motion passed unanimously (5‑0) with Jason Banks as mover. The Board also approved the NCDOT right‑of‑way purchase for $4,475 and the Commerce Park property sale to Southeastern Equipment Company, each passing 5‑0. Additional actions included scheduling a moratorium hearing, adopting tax reports, and approving a probation office lease.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 13:00

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board reviewed budget proposals but took no formal actions

The Camden County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on April 16, 2025. Commissioners discussed capital improvement updates, water and wastewater planning, IT and security upgrades, department budget highlights, vehicle and personnel requests, and special appropriations. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded during the session.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to review options for new high school project

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the new high school project. Dr. Brandon Ratliff is scheduled to present various options for the project.

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✓ Decided: Board approves meeting agenda

The Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were recorded in this joint meeting.

Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 19:00

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board meets April 7

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

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Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will hold public hearings on NCDOT road widening and Commerce Park sale

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will discuss several new business items, including a vehicle tax appeal and requests for land permission letters. They will consider the Economic Development Commission bylaws, a temporary construction easement for NCDOT, and set public hearings for a right‑of‑way acquisition on Highway 343 South and a Commerce Park property sale. Consent agenda items cover budget and school budget amendments, tax collection, and other routine matters.

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✓ Decided: Board approved NCDOT temporary construction easement for Hwy 343 widening

The Board approved a temporary construction easement for NCDOT’s widening of North Carolina Highway 343 South, requiring coordination with Camden County Public Schools. It also approved the agricultural lease with East Coast AG, LLC, adopted the Comprehensive Plan update RFQ, and set a public hearing for the sale of Commerce Park property to Southeastern Equipment Company.

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Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 19:00

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board to meet March 3

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a Director's Report from Erin Burke.

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Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Camden County Commissioners to review tax reports and board appointments

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a tax report, a financial corrective action plan, and updated library bylaws. The meeting includes appointments for several county boards and a review of budget amendments.

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Fri Feb 14, 2025 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board of Commissioners holds annual retreat

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for an annual retreat to review presentations and consider a lease agreement. The session includes a specific presentation regarding school funding.

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Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 19:00

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

Board will hold routine meeting with director's report

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board will hold a regular meeting. Items on the agenda include a call to order, approval of the agenda, a period for public comments, and a Director's Report from Chuck Jones. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider River Study Phase 2A and fire‑EMS agreements

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will discuss several new business items, including a proposal for Phase 2A of the River Study, a mutual aid agreement for fire and emergency medical services, and new leases or agreements for fire and EMS. The board will also review a tax report, a new parks and recreation program proposal, and make appointments to the Tourism Development Authority and the East Albemarle Regional Library Board.

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Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 19:00

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

Director's Report from Chuck Jones presented at board meeting

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board will hold its regular meeting. The agenda includes a call to order, consideration of the agenda, public comments, and a Director's Report from Chuck Jones. No specific actions or votes are listed.

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Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Camden County Board considers opioid fund spending and zoning authority resolution

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the expenditure of opioid settlement funds and a resolution opposing Senate Bill 382 regarding local zoning authority. The meeting includes a review of the EMS billing fee schedule and a contract modification for elevated tank maintenance.

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