Duplin County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss tax software purchases and a resolution to delay the next scheduled revaluation. The meeting includes a public hearing on a memorandum of agreement with the Foundation for Duplin County Industrial and Business Development Corporation.

• Request to delay Duplin County’s next scheduled revaluation
• Request to purchase new CAMA (Computer Aided Mass Appraisal) tax software
• Public hearing on Memorandum of Agreement with Foundation for Duplin County Industrial and Business Development Corporation
• Request to increase fee for County Water System Hook Up
• Adoption of project budget ordinance for 2022 Golden LEAF Water Supply Well Project

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to postpone the next scheduled property revaluation by one year. The Board also approved a new contract for tax appraisal software and increased water system hook-up fees.

• Delayed next scheduled property revaluation from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Bi-Tek, LLC for Computer Aided Mass Appraisal (CAMA) tax software (unanimous)
• Increased County Water System hook-up rates to $1,500 for 3/4” taps and $1,800 for 1” taps (unanimous)
• Accepted $999,150 Golden LEAF grant for a water supply well at WestPark Business and Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved $363,027.30 NC Education Lottery application for school security card access systems (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of up to $262,000 to Duplin County Economic Development Corporation for Duplin Airpark engineering (unanimous)
• Accepted $23,722 for animal disaster relief equipment and $1,440 for family planning services (unanimous)
• Accepted $25,000 Duke Energy Foundation grant for Emergency Operations Center enhancements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct an organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and administer oaths to two commissioners. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on naming a lane in Island Creek Township and a contract for a Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also review grants for digital literacy and emergency connectivity.

• Public hearing regarding the naming of a lane in the Island Creek Township
• Contract with Insight Planning & Development, LLC for a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
• State Library of North Carolina Digital Literacy Grant
• FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund Grant
• NC Education Lottery Application for building safety security features

The Board held an organizational meeting to elect leadership for 2022-23 and administered oaths of office to Commissioners Justin and Dexter B. Edwards. The Board also approved several grants for the library and school security, and contracted for a new development ordinance.

• Elected Dexter B. Edwards as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Elwood Garner as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved $350,177.89 NC Education Lottery application for school security card access and alarms (unanimous)
• Approved $17,500 contract with Insight Planning & Development, LLC for a Unified Development Ordinance (unanimous)
• Accepted $316,468.93 FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund grant for library hotspots, tablets, and Chromebooks (unanimous)
• Accepted $74,375.00 NC State Library Digital Literacy Grant for the library system (unanimous)
• Approved official bond of Sheriff Stratton Stokes with Liberty Mutual Surety (unanimous)
• Approved request to name a lane in the 200 block of Mary Bryant Road as Blessing Lane (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Commission approved a work authorization for Parrish & Partners and authorized spending for an airport control burn. The board also moved to request a public hearing regarding the use of Eastern Region Fund monies and authorized a pre-application for an RFI Grant.

• Approved Parrish & Partners Work Authorization # 1 not to exceed $298,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $2,500.00 for control burn on approximately 57 acres of EDC property (Unanimous)
• Approved request for County Commissioners to hold a public hearing on using Eastern Region Fund monies (Unanimous)
• Authorized Sheila Knight to submit pre-application for RFI Grant funds (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including October minutes and bank statement review (Unanimous)
• Introduced Scotty Summerlin as new EDC Director starting January 3, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved several professional service agreements for airport drainage and brownfields assessment. They also awarded three streamflow rehabilitation contracts for the Muddy Creek and Limestone Creek watersheds.

• Approved professional services agreement with Parrish & Partners of North Carolina, PLLC
• Approved $41,000 contract with River Landing Builders, LLC for airport drainage assessment
• Approved $4,682 contract amendment with AVCON Engineers & Planners, Inc.
• Adopted resolution accepting $1.5M SCIF grant for Airpark road construction
• Approved contract with TRC Engineers, Inc. for EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant services
• Approved resolution to present badge and service weapon to retiring Sheriff Blake Wallace
• Awarded $162,200 Muddy Creek rehabilitation contract to Jerry Hall, DBA Hall’s Tree Service
• Awarded $135,300 Limestone & Muddy Creek maintenance contract to Douglas Sholar of D&D Construction, LLC

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a consent agenda including lease agreements and budget reports. The board will consider a lease for a medical office building and a bond increase for the Finance Officer.

• Lease agreement between Duplin County and Goshen Medical Center, Inc. for a building on Duplin Street in Kenansville
• Bond Change Rider to increase the Finance Officer’s Bond to $1 million
• 1st Choice Cabinetry Contract Building Reuse Program Contract Revision #1
• Tax and Solid Waste Releases #19773-19801 and Corrections #19719-19750
• Bad Debt & Deceased Write off for Duplin County Health Department

The Board of Commissioners approved a lease of 13.52 acres at the Duplin County Airpark to the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Other actions included approving budget amendments for airport fuel and emergency grants, and updating finance and transportation policies.

• Approved 30-year lease of 13.52 acres at Duplin County Airpark to NCDACS (unanimous)
• Approved $685,615 in projected revenue and $588,741 in expenditures for airport fuel (unanimous)
• Approved $25,734.50 Homeland Security Grant for UTV and trailer (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Eastpointe Whole Person Integrated Care Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 application for Vital Strategies Opioid Settlement funding (unanimous)
• Approved updated Duplin County Finance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Duplin County Public Transportation Title VI policy (unanimous)
• Appointed Russ Brock to the Planning Board for a two-year term (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The board approved the selection of Parrish & Partners as the primary consultant for NC Southeast, pending fee negotiations. The board also approved revised lease terms for the NCFS Region One property to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners. No decision was reached on the Airpark Development Ordinance update.

• Approved October board minutes and bank statement review (unanimous)
• Approved NCFS Region One lease terms with revisions regarding building ownership and maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Parrish & Partners as primary consultant for NC Southeast, pending fee negotiations (unanimous)
• Designated Timmons Group as secondary consultant for NC Southeast if fee negotiations with primary fail (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a design agreement for a new county detention facility and the 2022 property revaluation schedule of values. The meeting includes several grant acceptances for health programs and a project management contract for a public transportation facility.

• Agreement with Mosley Architects P.C. for design and construction services for a County Detention Facility
• Proposed Schedule of Values for the 2022 Duplin County Revaluation
• Project Management Contract for construction of New Public Transportation Facility
• Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Grant for Diabetes Management Program
• Lease agreement with NC Department of Public Safety for office space in the Duplin County Courthouse

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss road concerns and several service contracts. The body is reviewing agreements for animal services, IT door access controls, and a promoter agreement.

• Contract between Duplin County Animal Services and DVM Owens Large Animal Clinic
• Door Access Control and County Employee ID Badge System
• Promoter Agreement with Romeo Entertainment Group
• Agreement between Eastpointe Human Services and Duplin County Preservation Program (4H) for FY 2022-23
• Appointment of a member to the Animal Advisory Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022 CDBG-NR application. The meeting also includes a workshop to discuss the construction of a new county detention center and jail.

• Public hearing on 2022 CDBG-NR Application
• Board workshop on construction of a new County Detention Center/Jail

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing performance agreements for three economic development projects and grant applications for several water districts. The meeting also includes discussions on flood coalition membership and a proposed public hearing for naming a lane in Rockfish Township.

• Building Reuse Documents and Performance Agreements for Project Gray, Project ACC, and Project WRJ
• Asset Inventory & Assessment Grant Applications for Albertson Water and Sewer District and Water Districts B, D, E, F, and G
• Notice of Award for Events Center Parking Project
• Request to join the American Flood Coalition
• Proposed public hearing on October 17, 2022, for naming a lane in Rockfish Township

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant applications and service contracts, including funding for water system infrastructure and stream rehabilitation. The meeting includes a public hearing on road naming and decisions on personnel policy updates.

• NC StreamFlow Rehabilitation Program (StRap) funding of $1,656,157
• Design-Build Agreement with Daniels & Daniels Construction Co., Inc for Senior Services and Veterans Services Facility
• Public hearing regarding the naming of a lane in Kenansville Township
• Agreement with Eastpointe Human Services for 4H Prevention Program funding of $33,205.32
• Grant applications for a new water supply well and asset inventory for the Duplin County Water System

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss personnel policy updates, courtroom cabling for remote proceedings, and several funding requests for public health and COVID-19 programs. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a request to name a lane in Limestone Township.

• Public hearing for Steven Swedberg to name a lane in Limestone Township
• Performance Agreement with eGourment Solutions, Inc. for Project Ginny economic development incentives
• Memorandum of Agreement for courtroom cabling for remote proceedings
• Budget amendment for Sheriff’s Office Capital
• 2022 CDBG-NR potential application call for public hearings

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the naming of lanes in Rose Hill and Limestone Townships. The body will also consider several agreements, including a $66,628 award for the Duplin County Library System.

• Public hearings for lane naming in Rose Hill and Limestone Townships
• NC Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources award of $66,628 for the Duplin County Library System
• FY 2022-23 Cooperative Service Agreement for the Beaver Management Assistance Program
• Reappointment of Beth Smith to the Duplin County Planning Board
• Donation request from West Duplin Dixie Youth Majors Baseball Team

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners accepted several state and federal grants for public transportation and health services. The body also approved a new road name and scheduled public hearings for airport ordinance revisions and additional road naming requests.

• Accepted $216,925 for capital projects and $242,263 for administrative projects via FY23 Community Transportation Program (5311) grants
• Accepted $40,000 from the 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program Project
• Approved naming a new lane at 1275 S. Dobson Chapel Road as Dobson Farm Lane
• Scheduled August 1, 2022 public hearing for revised Duplin County Airport Land Use and Height Restriction Ordinance
• Accepted $18,393 in WIC funding and $6,120 from the WISEWOMAN Project Program for the Health Department

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on naming a lane in Kenansville Township and discuss scheduling hearings for the airport land use ordinance and other road namings. The body is also reviewing grant fund acceptances and board appointments.

• Public hearing on naming a lane in Kenansville Township
• Request for public hearing on Revised Duplin County Airport Land Use & Height Restriction Ordinance
• Acceptance of $400 Eco EXPLORE Grant for Duplin County Public Library System
• Re-appointment of Thomasina Williams to the Duplin County Planning Board
• Requests to schedule public hearings for road naming in Rose Hill and Limestone Townships

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget ordinance and the Duplin County Land Use Plan. The meeting includes a public hearing on the land use plan and discussions regarding water department and watershed projects.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Duplin County Budget Ordinance
• Public hearing and adoption of the Duplin County Land Use Plan
• Construction contract for Water Department SCADA Replacement Project
• Acceptance of Home Care Community Block Grant FY 2022-23 funds
• Request to surplus 13 shotguns and 2 rifles from the Sheriff’s Office

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings for the FY 22-23 Duplin County Budget and the FY 22-23 Economic Development Budget. The board will also consider various contracts, board appointments, and property sales.

• Public hearings on FY 22-23 Duplin County Budget and Economic Development Budget
• Request to declare Parcel No. 11-E108 as surplus property and advertise for sale
• Inmate Healthcare Services Professional Service Contract with Southern Health Partners, Inc.
• Request to award re-roofing contract for the Duplin County Health Department
• Acceptance of $125.00 for Breast & Cervical Cancer Program Agreement Addendum 452