Duplin County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a request regarding Christmas bonuses for county employees. The meeting is a special called session.

• Request to grant Christmas bonuses to County Employees

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $500 gross Christmas bonus for all permanent full- and part-time employees, funded by ARPA funds as premium pay for essential workers. The bonus applies to employees working their scheduled shift through the pay period ending December 17, 2021. The board also observed a moment of silence for former Commissioner Frances Sutton Parks and adjourned to a regular meeting on December 20.

• Approved $500 gross Christmas bonus for all permanent full- and part-time employees (unanimous)
• Observed moment of silence for former Commissioner Frances Sutton Parks
• Adjourned to December 20 meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a mix of administrative items and new business. They will consider several COVID-19-related funding requests, including hazard pay for the health department, and will also review airport construction changes, a demolition agreement with the Town of Magnolia, and a request for funding from a local outreach center. The agenda includes public comments and a retirement plaque presentation.

• Repeal of State of Emergency Ordinance (effective August 1, 1985)
• Helping Hands Outreach Center request for funding
• Hazard pay for Health Department's COVID-19 response
• CDBG-DR Interlocal Agreement for demolition with Town of Magnolia (Magnolia Auditorium)
• Change Order No. 5 for Airport AirPark Hangar Project

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved Duplin County as the lead public health county for Region 8 under the ARPA COVID-19 Public Health Regional Workforce program, with a FY21-22 budget of approximately $2,084,305. The board also approved multiple health department grants, including $299,150 for COVID-19 vaccination and $16,900 for a shelter support trailer. A request for $1,000 hazard pay bonuses for health department staff failed by a 4-1 vote. The board also repealed the 1985 State of Emergency Ordinance, now covered by the 2021 Emergency Management Ordinance.

• Approved Duplin County as lead public health county for Region 8 ARPA COVID-19 workforce (unanimous)
• Accepted $299,150 CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program funds (unanimous)
• Accepted $16,900 Homeland Security grant for shelter support trailer (unanimous)
• Denied $1,000 hazard pay bonus for health department staff (4-1)
• Repealed 1985 State of Emergency Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $72,800 sale of Duff Creek Community Center to David Urriola (unanimous)
• Approved $253,600 Change Order No. 5 for AirPark Hangar Project (unanimous)
• Approved $29,000 ARPA funds for jail COVID testing and Health Dept HVAC (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on revised electoral districts and an economic development agreement for Project Gray, followed by discussion and possible adoption of new voting district maps. The board will also consider several contracts and personnel actions, including a service contract for scanning HR records, a reclassification of an accountant position, and a Medicaid transport contract. Consent agenda items include budget amendments, tax releases, and write-offs for EMS.

• Public hearing on revised electoral districts & district maps
• Resolution adopting new voting district maps
• Public hearing on Economic Development Agreement for Project Gray
• Service contract with CST Data for scanning HR records
• Contract with UnitedHealthcare of NC, Inc. for Medicaid transports

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution approving revised electoral districts based on 2020 Census data, following a public hearing. The board also approved an economic development agreement with Project Gray, a produce grower/packer, to support expansion creating 31 new jobs. Several other contracts and personnel actions were approved, including a CST Data scanning contract (4-1) and salary increases for transportation staff.

• Adopted revised electoral districts map (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Agreement with Project Gray (unanimous)
• Approved CST Data contract for scanning personnel/medical records (4-1)
• Reclassified Accountant/Internal Auditor to Accounting Specialist II (unanimous)
• Approved $1.44/hour salary increase for Transportation Specialists and Scheduler/Transit Driver (unanimous)
• Approved UnitedHealthcare Medicaid transport contract (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, tax releases, and EMS write-offs (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on revised electoral districts and lane naming, plus a consent agenda including a lease addendum for airport land. They will also consider a change order for an airport capital project, a service contract for a congregate nutrition site, and the sale of surplus property. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and economic development matters.

• Request public hearing on revised electoral districts
• Addendum to lease for approx. 85 acres at Duplin County Airport (Runway Protection Zone) to Blackmore Family Farms
• Change Order #4 for Airport Capital Project #7548
• Service contract for Services for the Aged Wallace Congregate Nutrition Site
• Sale of surplus property at 648 Cornwallis Road, Teachey (Duff Creek Community Center)

The board unanimously approved a resolution supporting Project Gray's expansion, which will create 31 jobs and invest over $2.8 million, and scheduled a public hearing for November 15. They also approved a $13,900 contract with Insight Planning and Development for a land use plan, accepted a $68,500 offer for surplus property, and approved several other routine items.

• Approved resolution supporting Project Gray expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $13,900 contract with Insight Planning and Development for land use plan (unanimous)
• Accepted $68,500 offer from Church Iglesia Sinai Nuevo Renacer for surplus property at 648 Cornwallis Road (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #4 for airport hangar project, net decrease of $395 (unanimous)
• Approved service contract with Town of Wallace for congregate nutrition site (unanimous)
• Approved naming of Cruz-Camarillo Lane and Rodriguez Lane (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus parcel 11-E110 to Wray B. Register Jr. for $2,500 (unanimous)
• Appointed Landon Harper to Planning Board for two-year term (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine approvals, public comments, and several agenda items including a possible public hearing on naming a lane in Magnolia Township, a service contract for the Warsaw Congregate Nutrition Site, acceptance of a health grant, and a funding request from a community outreach agency. The board will also receive an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and later hold a closed session on legal matters. The meeting will recess until the next day for a redistricting discussion with Representative Jimmy Dixon.

• Request to schedule public hearing on naming a lane in Magnolia Township
• Approval of service contract for Warsaw Congregate Nutrition Site
• Acceptance of Eastpointe 'Whole Person Integrated Care' grant
• Rural Community Health Grant update
• Funding request from Shackle Free Community Outreach Agency

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to request an appointment before the General Assembly in Raleigh to create a new commissioner district map, with Commissioners Branch and Dowe guiding refinement of a starter map based on county demographics. The results will be reviewed by both the Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education for a vote. The board also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned to a meeting on November 1, 2021.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved request to seek General Assembly appointment to create new district map (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Branch and Dowe to guide refinement of starter map (unanimous)
• Adjourned to November 1, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved several major items, including the purchase of Parcel #13-233 at 212 and 214 Duplin Street in Kenansville for $250,000, a five-year lease for 14 Lifepak 15 cardiac monitors for EMS at $70,396.58 annually, and a resolution to delay the county's property tax revaluation from January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2023. The board also accepted a $3,700 SHIIP grant, approved a CDBG-NR application for $750,000, and approved three road name requests.

• Approved purchase of Parcel #13-233 at 212/214 Duplin St, Kenansville for $250,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease with Stryker Sales for 14 Lifepak 15 cardiac monitors at $70,396.58/year (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to delay property tax revaluation from Jan 1, 2022 to Jan 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,700 SHIIP grant for Services for the Aged (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG-NR application for $750,000 for low-moderate income housing (unanimous)
• Approved road name 'Grands Lane' at 238 Lester Houston Rd, Pink Hill (unanimous)
• Approved road name 'Juantia Hernandez Lane' at 740 Kinsey Mill Rd, Mt. Olive (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 bid for surplus property Parcel #11-E110 off US Hwy 117 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved a $206,597 contract with Southern Corrosion to repaint three elevated water storage tanks (C1, D1, E1). The board also authorized a $6,000 hydraulic analysis for water line extensions on Emmett Jackson and Bradshaw Crow Roads, approved applying for USDA Rural Development funds for a new water supply well, and continued the mandatory mask policy for county buildings and vehicles.

• Approved $206,597 contract with Southern Corrosion for repainting three water tanks (unanimous)
• Authorized $6,000 hydraulic analysis for water lines on Emmett Jackson and Bradshaw Crow Roads (unanimous)
• Approved applying for USDA Rural Development funds for a new water supply well (unanimous)
• Continued mandatory mask policy for county employees and public in county facilities (unanimous)
• Accepted $15,000 NC Humanities grant for library digital preservation (unanimous)
• Approved updated Fire Prevention and Protection Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved updated Emergency Management Ordinance (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,000 final bid for surplus property at 113 East George Street, Warsaw (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved a $200,000 revolving loan to Carbon Cycle North Carolina, LLC for wastewater infrastructure improvements at its biogas facility in Warsaw. The board also approved several road and lane naming requests, scheduled public hearings for a CDBG grant application, and authorized the sale of the Duff Creek Community Building property. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $200,000 revolving loan to Carbon Cycle North Carolina, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #3 for Airport Capital Project #7548, net decrease of $12,700 (unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to declare Duff Creek Community Building surplus and advertise for sale (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for 2021 CDBG-NR application on Sept 20 and Oct 4 (unanimous)
• Approved naming of Randall Hill Lane and Montoria Lane in Wolfscrape Township (unanimous)
• Approved naming of Bostic Farm Lane in Kenansville Township (unanimous)
• Approved naming of Juanita Hernandez Lane in Glisson Township (unanimous)
• Approved naming of Grands Lane in Limestone Township (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a tiered COVID-19 premium pay bonus for all county employees, with critical workers receiving a net $2,500 and others $1,500, prorated based on time worked since March 3, 2020. The Board also reinstated a mandatory mask policy for employees and the public in county buildings, effective August 20, 2021. Additionally, the Board approved ARPA funding for health department HVAC upgrades, adopted an updated flood damage prevention ordinance, and accepted several grant agreements.

• Approved COVID-19 premium pay bonus (option 3) for all employees, with critical workers receiving net $2,500 and others $1,500, prorated (unanimous)
• Approved mandatory mask mandate for employees and public in county facilities effective Aug 20, 2021 (unanimous)
• Authorized $70,000 in ARPA funds for health department HVAC and remote internet access point (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Duplin County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (unanimous)
• Accepted Regional Prevention Support Team agreement addendum for $165,622 (unanimous)
• Accepted ELC Reopening Schools SH Liaison agreement for $115,000 and created one Public Health Nurse II position (unanimous)
• Approved submission of FY23 transit grant applications (5311 and 5310) totaling $499,948 (unanimous)
• Appointed Trisha-Ann Hoskins as Deputy Clerk to the Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to name a lane in Rockfish Township and consider scheduling hearings for lanes in Wolfscrape and Kenansville townships. They will also vote on contracts with UnitedHealthcare and Maximus US Services, receive an update on the American Rescue Plan Act, and discuss transportation committee bylaws. The meeting includes public comments and a closed session for legal and economic development matters.

• Public hearing to name a lane in Rockfish Township
• Request to schedule public hearings for lanes in Wolfscrape and Kenansville townships
• Contract approval with UnitedHealthcare of North Carolina, Inc./United Affiliates
• Contract approval with Maximus US Services, Inc.
• Surplus property declarations for parcels 12-E071, 01-702, and 01-E251

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a 2022 Western Star 4700SF truck for the Solid Waste Department using $118,621 from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund balance, after the department's 2013 Volvo truck experienced an engine failure. The board also approved several other items, including a road name, contracts, and surplus property sales. No public comments were made, and the board went into closed session for legal and economic development matters.

• Approved purchase of 2022 Western Star 4700SF truck for $118,621 from Solid Waste Enterprise Fund (unanimous)
• Approved naming a lane on Providence Church Road as Savage Family Lane (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for Sept. 7, 2021 on naming two lanes on Kinsey Mill Road and one on S. NC Hwy. 50 (unanimous)
• Approved EMS participation agreement with WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year contract with Maximus US Services Inc. for cost allocation plan at $3,500/year (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 Duplin County Transportation Committee Bylaws (unanimous)
• Accepted $13,200 bid from Standard Rentals, LLC for surplus parcel at 817 Beasley's Mill Road (unanimous)
• Accepted $6,800 bid from Latinos Properties, LLC for surplus parcel on Pine Street, Warsaw (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, public comments, and several presentations and requests. Items include a public hearing on naming a lane, funding requests for school construction and youth baseball trips, and various grant and program approvals.

• Public hearing on naming a lane in Smith Township
• Application for Public School Building Capital Fund for Beulaville Elementary School multipurpose room/auxiliary gym
• Request for funds for Duplin County 10U All Stars trip to World Series in Florida
• Request for funds for East Duplin All-Stars trip to Dixie Youth World Series in Laurel, MS
• Tax and solid waste releases #18516-18549

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved committing American Rescue Plan Act funds for SCADA improvements to the Duplin County Water System, estimated at $1,621,000, and authorized the Chairman to execute a Technical Services Agreement with McDavid Associates, Inc. The Board also accepted $1,300,000 in loans from Tri-County EMC for a new animal care, control and adoption facility and adopted a resolution to apply to the NC Local Government Commission for approval. Additionally, the Board approved a final change order for the Golden LEAF Generator Project, reducing the contract by $9,661.30 to $261,183.70, and approved veterinary service contracts for large and small animals for fiscal year 2021-2022.

• Approved committing ARPA funds for SCADA improvements to the Duplin County Water System (estimated $1,621,000) and authorized Chairman to execute Technical Services Agreement with McDavid Associates, Inc.
• Approved $1,300,000 in loans from Tri-County EMC for the new animal care, control and adoption facility and adopted resolution to apply to NC Local Government Commission.
• Approved final change order for Golden LEAF Generator Project, deducting $9,661.30, bringing final construction amount to $261,183.70.
• Approved veterinary service contracts with Reagan Equine Associates (large animals) and Warsaw Animal Hospital (small animals) for July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
• Approved naming a lane at 927 Summerlin's Crossroads Road as Rancho Garcia Lane.
• Scheduled a public hearing for August 24, 2021 to consider naming a lane off Providence Church Road as Savage Family Lane.
• Approved Cooperative Extension's application for Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant to extend 4-H Prevention position from part-time to full-time, funded by grant.
• Accepted final bid of $1,600 for surplus Parcel #09-2112 on Pasture Branch Road and authorized deed transfer to Talore Saron Denise Stokes and L'nette Sharone Stokes.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Ordinance, a $61,406,178 General Fund budget balanced with a tax rate of $0.735 per $100 of assessed valuation (including $0.02 for capital reserve). The board also approved a consent agenda including tax releases, appointments, and grant agreements, and awarded a $6,200 demolition contract to Rick Bostic Construction & Demolition Inc. for a Hurricane Matthew buyout property. Additionally, the board opted out of the NC Emergency Management State-Centric Model for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR-4393 and approved the final sale of three surplus properties to Talore Saron Denise Stokes and L'nette Sharone Stokes for a total of $2,000.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 Budget Ordinance with $61,406,178 General Fund and $0.735 tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases, airport commission reappointments, and FY22 Community Transportation Grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved naming a lane off Lester Houston Road as Kinsey Haynes Lane (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 19, 2021 on naming a lane off Cabin Lake Road as Peghorn Lane (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dr. Shannon Jennings to James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees for four-year term (unanimous)
• Awarded $6,200 demolition contract to Rick Bostic Construction & Demolition Inc. for 251 Jimmy Tate Williams Road (unanimous)
• Opted out of NC Emergency Management State-Centric Model for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program DR-4393 (unanimous)
• Accepted final bids for three surplus properties totaling $2,000 from Stokes family (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2021-22 county budget and the economic development budget. The board will also consider accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds, a grant application, and various appointments and proclamations.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2021-22 Duplin County Annual Budget
• Public hearing on proposed FY 2021-22 Economic Development Budget
• Request to accept American Rescue Plan Act funds and authorize finance officer to execute related documents
• Request to schedule public hearing to accept financing from Tri-County EMC and apply to Local Government Commission
• Update to policy for sale and disposal of county-owned surplus real property

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners unanimously accepted $11,409,751 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and authorized the Finance Officer to execute related grant documents and reports. The board also held public hearings on the FY 2021-22 budget and economic development budget, with no public comments on the county budget. Several other items were approved, including a Home Community Care Block Grant, a road naming public hearing, and appointments.

• Accepted $11,409,751 in American Rescue Plan Act funds (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-22 Home Community Care Block Grant of $489,497 (unanimous)
• Scheduled July 6, 2021 public hearing on Rancho Garcia Lane naming (unanimous)
• Designated Commissioner Dowe as voting delegate to NCACC conference (unanimous)
• Authorized Cowan Museum grant application for FY 2022 (unanimous)
• Scheduled July 6, 2021 public hearing on Tri-County EMC financing for animal facility (unanimous)
• Appointed Cheryl Hooks, RN to Board of Health for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Amended surplus property policy to allow commissioners to bid (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners appointed Melissa Blizzard Stevens to the James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees after a motion to appoint Sonya Smith failed 2-2. The board then implemented a binding top-three ballot scoring system, and Stevens won with the lowest score of 9. The board also unanimously appointed Penny Thorne to the Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency Board of Directors.

• Appointed Penny Thorne to Eastern Carolina Human Services Agency Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Motion to appoint Sonya Smith to James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees failed (2-2)
• Implemented binding top-three ballot scoring system for JSCC trustee vacancy (unanimous)
• Appointed Melissa Blizzard Stevens to James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees via ballot (lowest score 9)
• Adjourned meeting to June 7 at 6 p.m. in Ed Emory Auditorium (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved an economic development agreement for Project WRJ, a metal working company expected to create 33 jobs and invest over $2.9 million, and authorized the Economic Development Commission to enter into a performance agreement. The board also approved several contracts, including LED lighting and generator installation at the Events Center, watershed maintenance and mowing contracts, and stream debris removal. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution in support of the NC Farm Act of 2021 and approved a personnel policy amendment adding a bona fide occupational qualification for age.

• Authorized Economic Development Commission to enter into Performance Agreement for Project WRJ (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Kennedy Electrical Service, LLC for Events Center LED lights and generator (unanimous)
• Awarded $70,800 maintenance contract for Limestone and Muddy Creek Watersheds to D&D Construction (unanimous)
• Awarded $41,500 mowing contract for Limestone and Muddy Creek Watersheds to Han-Dy-Land Farms (unanimous)
• Awarded $274,449 stream debris removal contract for Section 6 of NE Cape Fear River to J&J Environmental (unanimous)
• Approved $16,260 purchase of MUX equipment for E-911 communications (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution in support of NC Farm Act of 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved reclassifying Social Worker Case Manager to Nurse Case Manager (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will consider setting tax rates for the Franklin and Liberty Hall fire districts, schedule a public hearing on the FY 2021-22 budget, and discuss roadway concerns. The board will also consider surplus property declarations, appointments, and a hazard mitigation grant. A closed session is scheduled for legal matters.

• Request to set tax rate for Franklin Fire District
• Request to set tax rate for Liberty Hall Fire District
• Request to schedule public hearing on FY 2021-22 budget
• Surplus property declarations for 7 parcels (e.g., #02-E150, #06-1622)
• Reappointment of Dona Grubbs to Regional Aging Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 19, 2021, to consider consent agenda items and several business items, including grant acceptances, equipment purchases, and economic development performance agreements. The board will also enter a closed session for legal matters. The agenda includes routine approvals and specific requests from county departments.

• Approve purchase of front-end loader for Solid Waste (item J)
• Accept Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grant funds for Elections (item K)
• Purchase cellular routers for Sheriff's Office and IT (item L)
• Accept Cape Fear Memorial Foundation grant funds for EMS (item M)
• Approve performance agreements with Project WRJ and Project Ginny (items N, O)

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a new front-end loader for the Solid Waste Department at a cost of $176,356 before taxes, replacing a 16-year-old inoperable loader. The board also approved several other items, including accepting $90,322 in HAVA grant funds for election equipment, authorizing a $57,887.90 contract for 30 cellular routers for the Sheriff's Office, and accepting a $55,000 grant from the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation for EMS equipment. Additionally, the board approved performance agreements for two economic development projects (Project WRJ and Project Ginny) and a $33,000 budget amendment for CSX railroad spur repairs.

• Approved purchase of new front-end loader for Solid Waste Department ($176,356 before taxes)
• Accepted $90,322 in HAVA grant funds for election equipment upgrades
• Authorized $57,887.90 contract with Concise Network for 30 cellular routers for Sheriff's Office
• Accepted $55,000 grant from Cape Fear Memorial Foundation for three LUCAS devices for EMS
• Approved $17,011.20 to pave driveway at Medic 3 Station in Chinquapin
• Authorized performance agreement with Project WRJ for job creation incentives (33 jobs, $2.9M investment)
• Authorized performance agreement with Project Ginny for job creation incentives (40 jobs, $767,000 investment)
• Approved $33,000 budget amendment for CSX railroad spur repairs at West Park Industrial Park

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners and James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees held a joint meeting. The college presented its FY 2021-2022 budget request, but no formal action was taken on it. The boards scheduled a tentative joint meeting for October 5, 2021, and adjourned.

• Scheduled tentative joint meeting for October 5, 2021
• Adjourned to April 19, 2021 Board of Commissioners meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on an economic development project (Project Ginny) and a lane naming request. The board will also consider numerous contracts, grants, budget amendments, and appointments, including a pay study agreement and an employee incentive proposal.

• Public hearing on Project Ginny (economic development)
• Public hearing on naming of a lane
• Request approval of pay study agreement with Bakertilly
• Request approval of software contract with PUBLIQ, LLC
• Request approval of interlocal tax collection agreement with Town of Magnolia

The Board approved an agreement with DWG Architects to design and oversee construction of a new Animal Care, Control, and Adoption Facility at Duplin Commons, with a project budget of $2.5 million plus $200,000 for water and sewer improvements. The Board also approved an Economic Development Agreement for Project Ginny, providing a $7,500 match for a building reuse grant, and accepted several grant funds for health, transportation, and emergency management programs.

• Approved agreement with DWG Architects for new animal shelter design and construction oversight
• Approved Economic Development Agreement for Project Ginny with $7,500 match
• Approved naming a lane at 2693 Sarecta Road as Felix Heath Lane
• Accepted $18,895 in additional CARES Act funding for public transportation
• Approved Managed Care broker contracts with OneCall and ModivCare Solutions for Medicaid transportation
• Accepted $470,462 in CDC-ELC funding for COVID-19 response
• Approved pay study agreement with Bakertilly (3-2 vote)
• Approved $198,000 contract with Summerlin Builders to replace 113 windows at DSS building

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comments, several requests for funding and approvals, and a closed session for legal, economic development, and property acquisition matters. Items include setting a fire tax for Liberty Hall Fire District, applying for SCADA system improvements, and accepting coronavirus relief funding.

• Request to set Liberty Hall Fire District Fire Tax
• Funding application for SCADA System Improvements for Duplin County Water System
• Acceptance of DHHS Coronavirus Relief Funding
• Adoption of Sampson-Duplin Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Surplus property declarations for multiple parcels

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved a $7,500 Economic Development incentive for Project Ginny, funded from the Economic Development budget, and scheduled a public hearing for April 5, 2021. The board also accepted $185,203 in CDC COVID-19 vaccination program funds and approved a resolution to apply for a $1,621,000 water system SCADA improvement loan. Several surplus property sales were approved, and a fire tax rate request for the Liberty Hall Fire District was tabled.

• Approved $7,500 Economic Development incentive for Project Ginny (unanimous)
• Accepted $185,203 CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program funds (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to apply for DWSRF funding for SCADA improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 bid for surplus property at 602 Pine St., Warsaw (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 bid for surplus property off NC Hwy 41, Wallace (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 bid for surplus property off Hwy 117, Rose Hill (unanimous)
• Tabled fire tax rate request for Liberty Hall Fire District (unanimous)
• Approved $65,000 appraisal for Hurricane Matthew acquisition at 251 Jimmy Tate Williams Rd (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on February 1, 2021, to consider a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. Key actions include approving a CDC COVID-19 vaccination program funding agreement, updated solid waste ordinance, and lease agreements for wireless broadband on water department towers. The board will also enter closed session for legal, real property acquisition, and personnel matters.

• CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program—AA 716 Funding (K)
• Lease Agreements for Duplin County Water Department Tower Sites to Distribute Wireless Broadband Internet (P)
• Approval of updated Solid Waste Ordinance (I)
• HMGP Hurricane Florence Expedited Buy-Out Demolition Bid Award (M)
• Surplus Property Parcels #06-1622, #09-2112, #01-E272, #01-E174, #01-E251, #10-1084, #09-E306 (R-X)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on naming a lane, consider a workforce development grant, approve tourism by-laws, and declare several parcels as surplus property. The board will also enter closed session for personnel matters. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports.

• Public hearing on naming a lane (E-911 Addressing Project)
• NACCHO Rural/Frontier Workforce Development Grant Award
• Approval of Duplin County Tourism By-Laws and reappointments
• Seven surplus property parcels declared surplus
• Resolution to extend property listing period