Duplin County public meetings in 2025

Economic Development Commission Board

The Economic Development Commission unanimously approved Supplemental Agreement #19 for contractor‑furnished traffic signs and Supplemental Agreement #20 for the W. Best Road inlet. The board also selected Gainus Lawn Maintenance, LLC as the $30,000 bidder for the AirPark short‑stay accommodations lot clearing. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Supplemental Agreement #19 for traffic signs (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement #20 for W. Best Rd. inlet (unanimous)
• Selected Gainus Lawn Maintenance, LLC for lot clearing at $30,000 (unanimous)

Consolidated Humans Services Board

The Consolidated Human Services Board will meet to review updates from the Social Services and Health departments. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the November 3, 2025, meeting.

• Social Services Departmental Update from Director Angel Venecia
• Health Departmental Update from Director Dr. Tracey Simmons-Kornegay
• Approval of November 3, 2025, meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting and the current meeting agenda, both unanimously. The board then adjourned the session and scheduled the next meeting for Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved current meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned until Monday, January 5, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will elect a new Chairman and Vice‑Chairman for 2026 and adopt a regular meeting schedule. It will also approve several contracts and grant acceptances, including a $195,000 ambulance remount contract with Emergency Transportation Associates and a $234,378.20 cybersecurity grant to replace Windows 10 computers. Additional items include re‑appointing a regional aging advisory member and adopting a public records policy.

• Approve a $195,000 contract with Emergency Transportation Associates, LLC for ambulance remounting
• Accept a $234,378.20 State & Local Cybersecurity Grant to replace end‑of‑life Windows 10 computers
• Re‑appoint Darrell Grubbs to the Regional Aging Advisory Committee (2025‑2028)
• Adopt a Public Records Request and Transparency Policy
• Elect a new Chairman and Vice‑Chairman for the 2026 Board term

The Board elected Dexter B. Edwards as Chairman and Elwood Garner as Vice‑Chairman for the coming year, both unanimously. It adopted a regular meeting schedule for 2026 and approved numerous contracts, grants and lane‑naming actions, all unanimously. The Board also approved a resolution to sell a limited‑obligation refunding bond worth $52,640,000 to refinance public‑school facilities, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned until January 5, 2026.

• Elected Dexter B. Edwards as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Elwood Garner as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution establishing regular meeting schedule for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Emergency Transportation Associates, LLC for $195,000 ambulance remount (unanimous)
• Approved naming of Lula Lane at 2290 Hallsville Road (unanimous)
• Approved renaming of Medical Village Drive to Municipal Drive (unanimous)
• Approved sale of limited‑obligation refunding bond worth $52,640,000 to refinance school facilities (unanimous)
• Approved FY24 State & Local Cybersecurity Grant of $234,378.20 for computer replacement (unanimous)

Consolidated Humans Services Board

The board voted unanimously to approve the meeting agenda as amended. It also approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. Finally, the board adjourned until December 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. for the next meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned until December 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will consider several agenda items, including two public hearings to name or rename local roads, and multiple airport-related approvals. They will also act on a personnel reclassification for a veterans services position and authorize various contracts and resolutions. The meeting includes routine approvals such as budget journal entries and tax releases.

• Schedule public hearing Dec 1, 2025 to name a lane at 2290 Hallsville Road (Lula Lane)
• Schedule public hearing Dec 1, 2025 to rename Medical Village Drive in Wallace (Municipal Drive)
• Approve contract with Browe Construction Company, Inc. for airport work
• Approve change order with Daniels & Daniels Construction Co., Inc. for airport work
• Reclassify Veterans Services Officer to Administrative Support Specialist (Grade 53, $28,983.76–$43,475.64 annually)

The Duplin County Board unanimously approved the consent agenda and a series of lane‑naming requests. It also approved a $2,033,715 contract for a new airport fuel farm and a $376,317.68 change order for additional grading. The Board adopted a capital project ordinance with NCDOT, created a new Airport Technician position, and delegated authority to contract United American for post‑65 retiree supplemental insurance.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved naming of multiple county lanes under the Addressing and Road Naming Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $2,033,715 airport fuel farm contract with Browe Construction Company, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $376,317.68 change order for additional grading with Daniels and Daniels Construction Co., Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Capital Project Ordinance and grant agreement with NCDOT (unanimous)
• Created new Airport Technician position, Grade 58 ($36,991.24‑$55,487.38) (unanimous)
• Delegated authority to manager and deputy manager to contract United American for post‑65 retiree supplemental insurance (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will vote on several distribution requests from the Public‑School Buildings Repair and Renovation Fund, funded by the North Carolina Educational Lottery. The agenda includes a $29,141.45 allocation for a storm‑drain line and catch basin at Beulaville Elementary School, $5,800 for roof repairs at James Kenan High School, and $9,600 for roof replacement/repairs at Kenansville Elementary School. The Board will also approve a budget‑amendment journal entry proof and authorize the Chairman to sign a No Overdue Tax Statement needed for a state military‑veterans grant.

• Approve $29,141.45 for storm‑drain line and catch basin installation at Beulaville Elementary School
• Approve $5,800 for roof repairs at James Kenan High School
• Approve $9,600 for roof replacement/repairs at Kenansville Elementary School
• Approve budget‑amendment journal entry proof
• Authorize Chairman to sign No Overdue Tax Statement for a military‑veterans grant

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners and the James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees met on October 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM. The agenda listed discussion of enrollment, demographic data, and capital improvement projects. The meeting also included scheduling the bi‑annual meeting and a period for public comments and questions.

• Enrollment discussion
• Demographics discussion
• Capital improvements discussion
• Scheduling of bi‑annual meeting
• Comments and questions from attendees

Consolidated Humans Services Board

The Consolidated Human Services Board will approve the September meeting minutes and hear updates from the Social Services Director, a health educator, and a medical director. The health educator will present the 2024 Duplin County Community Health Assessment. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment until the next session.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Social Services Director provides departmental update
• Health educator presents 2024 community health assessment
• Medical director provides departmental update

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments, tax releases, and the ratification of opioid settlement documents. The meeting includes public hearings to name several roads and the approval of contracts for airport construction and stream debris removal.

• Approve Airport Hangar Construction QC Testing Contract with S&ME, Inc.
• Approve Airport Work Authorization #2 with Michael Baker International, Inc.
• Accept NC FIELD CARES Consortium Funding in the Amount of $15,000
• Accept America 250 NC Grant Funds in the Amount of $10,000
• Schedule Public Hearings for November 3, 2025, regarding road naming requests

The Commissioners unanimously approved several contracts, including a QC testing contract for a new airport hangar and a work authorization for the county airport. They accepted two grant funds—$15,000 from NC FIELD CARES and $10,000 from America 250 NC—and adopted new internal control and livestock‑facility policies. Board members also reappointed two members to the Board of Adjustment and scheduled multiple road‑naming public hearings for November 3.

• Approved airport hangar QC testing contract with S&ME, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Duplin County Airport Work Authorization #2 with Michael Baker International, Inc. (unanimous)
• Accepted $15,000 NC FIELD CARES Consortium grant (unanimous)
• Accepted $10,000 America 250 NC grant (unanimous)
• Reappointed Joseph Carter to Board of Adjustment (2‑year term, unanimous)
• Adopted Duplin County Internal Control Policy (unanimous)
• Approved updated policies for Duplin County Livestock Facility (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings on Nov 3, 2025 for eight road‑naming requests (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Economic Development Commission voted to select Option #1, having Chatham Civil Contracting suspend its work and Daniels & Daniels Construction continue its footings and concrete work. Dean Lee moved to approve the selection, Glenn Cavenaugh seconded, and the motion passed. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved Option #1: Chatham to halt work, Daniels & Daniels to continue (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Economic Development Commission Board

The Economic Development Commission approved several items unanimously: a 14‑day extension for the AirPark contract (Supplemental Agreement #16), a supplemental agreement for ditch relocation costing $8,995 (Supplemental Agreement #17), a $5,200 surveying proposal for short‑stay units, the short‑stay accommodation location recommendation, and Duke Energy’s Letter of Intent with a $1,000 entry fee. The consent agenda and the meeting adjournments were also approved unanimously.

• Approved Supplemental Agreement #16 extending contract by 14 days (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement #17 for ditch relocation, cost $8,995 (unanimous)
• Approved AirPark short‑stay surveying proposal, $5,200 (unanimous)
• Approved short‑stay accommodation location recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved Duke Energy Letter of Intent and $1,000 entry fee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and previous minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Consolidated Humans Services Board

The Consolidated Human Services Board will meet to approve the August 4, 2025 regular meeting minutes and receive updates from the Social Services and Health Directors. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 5:30 PM at 224 Seminary Street in Kenansville.

• Approval of Regular Meeting minutes from August 4, 2025
• Departmental updates from Social Services Director Annie Murrell
• Departmental updates from Health Director Dr. Tracey Simmons-Kornegay
• Public Comments session (3 minutes per speaker)
• Next meeting scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025

The board approved the meeting agenda without changes, approved the August 4, 2025 minutes, and adjourned until October 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. All three motions were made by Commissioner J. Edwards (the agenda motion by Commissioner Garner) and carried unanimously. No public comments were received.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned until October 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several lottery-funded school repair projects and the refunding of 2016 Limited Obligation Bonds. The body will also schedule public hearings for road naming and Unified Development Ordinance modifications.

• Lottery fund requests for HVAC at Duplin Early College High School ($76,264), awning replacement at Warsaw Elementary ($110,000), and flooring at Warsaw Elementary ($17,000)
• Refunding of 2016 Limited Obligation Bonds
• NC SouthEast Regional Partnership Grant Project Ordinance for Industrial Park Site Enhancements ($30,000)
• AirPark Infrastructure Improvements change order with Chatham Civil Contracting LLC ($7,598.63)
• Public hearing scheduling for road naming at 925 Blind Bridge Road and the 5800 block of S NC 50 Highway

The Duplin County Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included several grant fund acceptances, contract approvals, and a $500 donation to North Duplin Elementary. It adopted the NC SouthEast Regional Partnership (NCSE) Grant Project Ordinance, allocating $30,000 for industrial park site improvements and a $400 budget amendment for the required local match. The Board also unanimously approved the naming of six new lanes throughout the county.

• Approved the consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted NCSE Grant Project Ordinance for industrial park enhancements – $30,000 (unanimous)
• Approved grant fund acceptances: $9,736 WIC‑AA 403 Revision #1, $60,000 Trillium Integrated Care, $9,816 SPF‑PFS, $38,590 SUPTRS (unanimous)
• Approved AirPark Infrastructure Improvements Change Order – $7,598.63 (unanimous)
• Approved $500 donation to North Duplin Elementary for a field‑trip (unanimous)
• Approved service contract with Mewborn & DeSelms for tax foreclosure services (unanimous)
• Approved naming of Chong Venue Lane (925 Blind Bridge Rd), Triple D Lane (5800 block S NC 50), Walker Estates Drive (400 block W Cliff St), Brothers Diaz Boulevard (300 block S Peterson St), Oakwood Drive (Eastwood Acres), and Maready Farm Lane (600 block Cypress Creek Rd) (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Annie Sharpless to the Duplin County Jury Commission (unanimous)

Consolidated Humans Services Board

The board will meet to review departmental updates from the Social Services and Health directors. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the July 14, 2025, meeting.

• Departmental update from Social Services Director Annie Murrell
• Departmental update from Health Director Tracey Simmons-Kornegay
• Approval of July 14, 2025, meeting minutes

The Consolidated Human Services Board approved the meeting agenda without changes. The Board also approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. A motion was passed to adjourn the board until September 2, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. for the next meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned until Sep 2, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and grant agreements, including two FY26 Community Transportation Program grants with the North Carolina Department of Transportation. They will also adopt a library fee schedule for passport services and approve a storm staging agreement with Duke Energy Progress. Additional items include pre‑positioned disaster‑debris contracts and scheduling public hearings for lane‑naming requests.

• Approve FY26 Community Transportation Program (Section 5311) Grant Agreement for Capital Grant Funds with NCDOT
• Approve FY26 Community Transportation Program (Section 5311) Grant Agreement for Admin Grant Funds with NCDOT
• Approve pre‑positioned contract with Crowder Gulf for disaster debris removal services
• Approve pre‑positioned contract with Tetra Tech for disaster debris monitoring and management services
• Adopt the Library Fee Schedule for Passport Services

The Board unanimously approved the FY27 Local Share Certification and the related transportation funding resolution. It also approved the naming of Hall Family Lane, amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, two airport change orders, a storm‑staging agreement with Duke Energy, and an employee development policy. All items were adopted without dissent.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved naming of Hall Family Lane at 441 W Bleeker Street (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 Local Share Certification and transportation funding resolution (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Articles 6 and 7 of the Unified Development Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order PCR 1 with Daniels & Daniels for $2,627,745 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order 1 with Parrish & Partners (unanimous)
• Adopted Duplin County Employee Development and Educational Incentives Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Storm Staging Agreement with Duke Energy Progress LLC (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Duplin County Economic Development Commission met on August 1, 2025. The board approved Change Order #15, adding $7,598.63 for additional tail‑ditch work and a schedule extension on the Airpark road project. The motion was made by Dean Lee, seconded by Glenn Cavenaugh, and passed. A board member also asked that future contracts give the county the right to select contractors and subcontractors.

• Approved Change Order #15 for $7,598.63 (motion by Dean Lee, seconded by Glenn Cavenaugh)

Consolidated Humans Services Board

The Consolidated Human Services Board will approve the regular agenda items and the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker. The board will receive departmental updates from the Social Services Director and the Health Director. The meeting will adjourn with the next session scheduled for August 4, 2025.

• Approval of regular agenda items
• Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• Departmental update from Social Services Director Annie Murrell
• Departmental update from Health Director Tracey Simmons-Kornegay

The Board approved the amended meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. It also approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting unanimously. Finally, the Board adjourned until the next meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m., again unanimously.

• Approved amended meeting agenda – unanimous
• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Adjourned until Aug 4, 2025 meeting – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts and the acceptance of a $40,000 grant for elderly and disabled transportation. The meeting includes scheduling four public hearings for August 4 regarding road naming, development ordinances, transportation grants, and economic incentives.

• Acceptance of $40,000 FY26 5310 Elderly and Disabled Grant Funds
• Scheduling a public hearing for updating Articles 6 and 7 of the Unified Development Ordinance
• Approval of demolition contracts for the Hurricane Florence Hazard Mitigation Grant Program with DPH General Contractors, LLC and Parker Tree Removal, Inc.
• Request to name a lane at 441 W Bleeker Street, Magnolia, as Hall Family Lane
• Approval of a $500 contribution to the Town of Wallace Parks & Recreation Department

The Board approved the consent agenda and regular meeting agenda unanimously, including numerous contracts, grants, and fee approvals. Commissioners named a lane at 117 First Baptist Church Road as D C Heights Drive. The Board adopted the county’s Financial Policies and designated voting delegates for the NCACC conference. The session moved to closed session for legal and personnel matters before adjourning.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Regular Meeting Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 16 and June 30 minutes (unanimous)
• Named lane at 117 First Baptist Church Road as D C Heights Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted Duplin County Financial Policies (unanimous)
• Designated Commissioner Jesse Dowe as voting delegate and Commissioner Wayne Branch as alternate for NCACC conference (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for legal and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Economic Development Commission approved several construction change orders, including a $3,790,652 order from Daniels & Daniels. The board also approved the final design for short‑term stay accommodations at the airport and fee schedules for grading and materials testing. All motions passed unanimously. Project updates were provided for Pear and Panda.

• Approved Chatham Civil Construction Change Orders #8‑14 totaling $210,561.05 (unanimous)
• Approved final design for Airpark short‑term stay accommodations (unanimous)
• Approved Daniels & Daniels Change Order #1 for $3,790,652 construction cost (unanimous)
• Approved Daniels & Daniels Change Order #2 for $24,472 erosion control, grading, excavation (unanimous)
• Approved S&ME fee schedule for construction materials testing at $35,000 (unanimous)
• Approved F&S Grading fee $24,472 and S&ME fee $35,000 with project cap $6 million (unanimous)
• Provided update: Project Pear expected to complete in August (informational)
• Provided update: Project Panda 150,000 sq ft occupied, office space upfitted (informational)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will vote on three consent‑agenda items: a budget amendment to fund a USDA decentralized sewer pilot program for East Log Cabin and Calico Bay Road, appointments of Jonathan Guy and Phil Humphrey to the James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees, and an amendment to the food services contract with Diamond Food Enterprises. The regular agenda includes a presentation on the county’s occupancy tax rate. A closed session will address legal and personnel matters.

• Budget amendment to establish grant project budget for USDA Decentralized Sewer Pilot Program for East Log Cabin & Calico Bay Road
• Appointment of Jonathan Guy and Phil Humphrey to the James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees (four‑year terms, July 1 2025‑June 30 2029)
• Amendment to the food services contract between Duplin County and Diamond Food Enterprises, authorizing the Chairman to sign
• Discussion of the county’s occupancy tax rate
• Closed‑session meeting on legal matters (NCGS § 143‑318.11(a)(3)) and personnel matters (NCGS § 143‑318.11(a)(6))

The Duplin County Board unanimously adopted a resolution to lower the room occupancy tax rate and dissolve the Tourism Development Authority. It also approved the consent agenda, which included a budget amendment for a USDA sewer pilot program and a food services contract amendment, and moved a removed trustee appointment to the regular agenda. Additional actions included appointing two new members to the James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees and several unanimous motions to enter and exit closed session.

• Adopted resolution reducing room occupancy tax rate and dissolving Tourism Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: USDA Decentralized Sewer Pilot Program budget amendment, Food Services Contract amendment, and removed trustee appointments (unanimous)
• Moved removal of Jonathan Guy and Phil Humphrey trustee appointments to regular agenda after closed session (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda amendment to add two trustee appointments to James Sprunt Community College Board (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for legal and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Appointed Jonathan Guy and Roger Davis to James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees for four‑year term (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until July 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to adopt the 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance. The agenda includes several budget amendments and the allocation of settlement and lottery funds. The board will also receive reports on road concerns and building inspections.

• Adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
• $70,454.15 lottery application for new playground equipment at Kenansville Elementary
• Opioid Settlement Resolution #5 regarding the expenditure of settlement funds
• Contract with RH CPAs to audit accounts
• Re-appointment of Grey Morgan to the Duplin County Airport Commission

The Board approved the regular meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included budget amendments, a playground equipment grant, an opioid settlement resolution, and other items. Commissioners adopted the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Duplin County Budget Ordinance and authorized the Chairman to sign it. They also approved an amendment to the Daniels & Daniels Part 2 Agreement for two shell buildings at the Airpark and Southpark with a guaranteed maximum price of $5,622,492.00. The session moved to closed session for real‑property and legal matters, returned to open session, and was adjourned until July 14, 2025.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Daniels & Daniels Part 2 Agreement for two shell buildings at the Airpark and Southpark, guaranteed max price $5,622,492.00 (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session for real‑property and legal matters (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned until July 14, 2025 (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Economic Development Commission approved the consent agenda and the revised entranceway signage by unanimous vote. The board asked that the short‑term stay accommodation design be reduced by 2 ft and sent back for revision at the July meeting. Scheduling of the strategic‑plan review was postponed. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved revised entranceway signage (unanimous)
• Requested 2‑ft reduction to short‑term stay design; revision to be reviewed July
• Postponed scheduling of EDC strategic‑plan review
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Consolidated Humans Services Board

The Consolidated Human Services Board will meet to discuss departmental updates and a resolution regarding nicotine use. The board is considering a resolution in support of Tobacco 21 to protect children from vaping and nicotine addiction.

• Resolution in Support of Tobacco 21
• Departmental update from Social Services Director Annie Murrell
• Departmental update from Tracey Simmons-Kornegay

The board approved the consent agenda, which included a resolution supporting Tobacco 21. The regular meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting were also approved. The board then adjourned the meeting, scheduling the next session for July 7, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda, including Tobacco 21 resolution (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned until July 7, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several consent‑agenda items, including a budget amendment journal entry proof, a request to name a lane at 117 First Baptist Church Road, approval of FY27 public‑transportation grant forms, supplemental agreements for AirPark Road water service and paving work, and a construction proposal to relocate copper lines. It will hold public hearings on the FY 2025‑2026 county budget and the FY 2025‑2026 economic development budget, as well as an E‑911 addressing project. A closed session will address real‑property acquisition and personnel matters.

• Request to name a lane at 117 First Baptist Church Road, Warsaw (Lane Naming Request)
• Approve Duplin County Public Transportation FY27 grant forms and related certifications
• Approve supplemental agreements with Parrish and Partners and Chatham Civil Contracting LLC for AirPark Road water service tie‑in and paving remobilization
• Approve special construction proposal with Brighspeed to relocate copper lines for AirPark Road improvements
• Public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 Duplin County budget and FY 2025‑2026 economic development budget

The Board approved its consent agenda and regular meeting agenda unanimously. Minutes from the May 19 meeting were approved. Commissioners voted unanimously to name a lane at 452 Outlaws Bridge Road as Familia Perez Lane. The Board entered closed session for real‑property matters, returned to open session, and adjourned until June 16, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Named lane at 452 Outlaws Bridge Road as Familia Perez Lane (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for real‑property matters (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned until June 16, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve routine consent items including a budget amendment journal entry, tax and solid waste releases, reappointments to the Economic Development Commission, and a proclamation for Stand for Children Day. Afterwards, County Manager Bryan Miller will discuss solar farms.

• Budget Amendments Journal Entry Proof
• Tax & Solid Waste Releases #22840‑#22932
• Re‑appoint Roger Davis, Kevin Smith, and Al Searles to Duplin County Economic Development Commission
• Adopt a Resolution recognizing June 1 as Stand for our Children Day
• County Manager Bryan Miller to discuss solar farms

The Board approved the consent agenda, which included re‑appointments to the Economic Development Commission and Foundation, a resolution and proclamation for Stand for our Children Day, and a tax statement for the Cowan Museum. The regular meeting agenda was approved with a closed‑session addition, and the minutes from the May 5 meeting were approved.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Roger Davis, Kevin Smith, and Al Searles to the Duplin County Economic Development Commission (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Kevin Smith and Al Searles to the Foundation for Duplin County Industrial and Business Development Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recognizing June 1 as Stand for our Children Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Stand for Children Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved No Overdue Tax Statement for Cowan Museum of History & Science (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda with addition of closed session for legal matters (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the May 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Consolidated Humans Services Board

The Consolidated Human Services Board will meet to approve fee schedules for the Health Department and Environmental Health for FY 2025-2026. The board will also consider a representative appointment and receive departmental updates.

• Appointment of Maria Romero as Nurse Representative to the Health Advisory County
• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 Fee Schedule for the Health Department
• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 Fee Schedule for Environmental Health
• Departmental update from Annie Murrell, Director of Social Services
• Departmental update from Tracey Simmons-Kornegay, Health Director

The board approved the consent agenda, appointing Maria Romero as the Nurse Representative and adopting FY 2025‑2026 fee schedules for the Health and Environmental Health departments. It also approved the regular meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 7 meeting. The board adjourned until June 2, 2025 for the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items, including appointment of Maria Romero as Nurse Representative (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 Health Department fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 Environmental Health fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned until June 2, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. for next board meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments, grant funding, and the reclassification of a health department position. The meeting includes public hearings and the sale of surplus property.

• Accept Cape Fear Memorial Grant Funding in the Amount of $45,000.00
• Accept 2023 CCNC-CCPN Quality Improvement Incentive Payments for a total of $18,288.36
• Re-classify PHN III-Family Planning (Grade 67) to Nursing Supervisor I (Grade 68)
• Conduct Public Hearing for naming a lane at 452 Outlaws Bridge Road
• Discussion on Solar Farms and Sale of County Owned Surplus Property

The Duplin County Board approved the consent agenda and regular meeting agenda unanimously. It named Lara Family Lane, Lennie Lane, and Almendarez Lane, and approved three new airport road names: Airpark Drive, Futrelle’s Way, and DPL Drive. The Board also accepted a $1,000 bid to purchase Parcel #01‑E272 on Yancey Street. After a closed‑session segment for legal and personnel matters, the meeting was adjourned until May 19.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimously)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimously)
• Named Lara Family Lane (unanimously)
• Named Lennie Lane (unanimously)
• Named Almendarez Lane (unanimously)
• Named Airpark Drive, Futrelle’s Way, and DPL Drive at the airport (unanimously)
• Accepted $1,000 bid to purchase Parcel #01‑E272 on Yancey Street (unanimously)
• Moved to closed session for legal and personnel matters (unanimously); adjourned until May 19 (unanimously)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda that includes several grant acceptances, contracts, appointments, and lane‑naming hearings. Notable actions include accepting a $95,000 grant for child health services and an $18,000 NEHA‑FDA grant, approving a contract with Daniels & Daniels, and appointing members to planning and airport commissions. The regular agenda featured a tax revaluation update, public comments, road concerns, and a presentation on a re‑entry program.

• Accept Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Grant for Improving Access to Child Health Services – $95,000
• Approve Daniels & Daniels Part II Contract with Duplin County
• Schedule May 5 public hearings to name lanes: Lara Family Ln, Lennie Lane, AirPark Drive, Futrelles Way, DPL Drive, Almendarez Lane
• Appoint Tony Harrington as Extra‑Territorial Jurisdiction member to Warsaw Planning Board (term ends Jan 31 2026)
• Accept NEHA‑FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant – $18,000

The Duplin County Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included several grant acceptances and budget amendments. It also approved awarding grant‑administrative services for the 2024 Community Development Block Grant to The Adams Company, Inc. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Grant for child health services $95,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Food & Lodging AA 874 Funding $10,937 (unanimous)
• Approved NEHA‑FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant $18,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Daniels & Daniels Part II Contract with Duplin County (unanimous)
• Approved Service Contract with Nelson Baker D/B/A Baker’s Lawn Care (unanimous)
• Approved award of grant‑administrative services for 2024 CDBG‑NR to The Adams Company, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)

Consolidated Humans Services Board

The Board of County Commissioners will approve the consent agenda, which includes a Tobacco Use and Tobacco Free Campus Policy. They will also approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. The session includes public comments and updates from the Social Services and Health directors on general services and accreditation benchmarks.

• Approval of consent agenda (includes Tobacco Use and Tobacco Free Campus Policy)
• Approval of meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2025
• Public comments (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Social Services Director general update

The Consolidated Human Services Board approved the consent agenda, the regular meeting agenda, and the March 3, 2025 minutes, all unanimously. It also approved two letters for the Chairman to sign acknowledging no adjudications and no rules adopted since the health department consolidation. The meeting was adjourned until May 5, 2025.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter confirming no adjudications since Dec 2024 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign letter confirming no rules adopted since Dec 2024 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting until May 5, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Economic Development Commission unanimously approved a $67,500 due‑diligence contract with Timmons Group for the Beulaville site, naming it EastPark Industrial Park pending town approval. It also approved a $1,800 Connor Drafting design proposal, a $10,000 on‑call engineering services contract with Thomas & Hutton, and a support letter for the Warsaw wastewater‑treatment plant expansion. Board members Roger Davis, Kevin Smith and Al Searles were re‑appointed, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved $1,800 Connor Drafting & Design proposal (unanimous)
• Approved Thomas & Hutton on‑call engineering services up to $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Warsaw WWTP capacity expansion support letter (unanimous)
• Approved $67,500 Timmons Group due‑diligence for Beulaville site (EastPark) with $35,000 NC Southeast contribution (unanimous)
• Recommended naming Beulaville property EastPark Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed board members Roger Davis, Kevin Smith and Al Searles (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and previous minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners and James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees met on April 1, 2025. Commissioners voted unanimously to resume the open session after recess and later to adjourn the meeting until April 7, 2025. No substantive policy, budget, or zoning decisions were made.

• Motion to come out of recess and back into open session carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn until 6:00 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025 carried unanimously

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners voted unanimously to end the open session and then to recess the meeting until April 1, 2025 at 7:30 a.m. for a joint meeting with the James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees. No other policy or budget decisions were made.

• Returned from recess to open session (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting until April 1, 2025 7:30 a.m. for joint session with James Sprunt Community College Board (unanimous)

Consolidated Humans Services Board

The Consolidated Human Services Board will vote to approve several Board of Health policies and procedures. It will also approve adding CPT code 87811 for a COVID test at $400 to the Duplin County Health Department fee schedule. The meeting includes departmental updates and a brief public comment period.

• Approve Board of Health Delegation of Duties to the Health Director
• Approve Board of Health Fee Setting Policy
• Approve Board of Health Operating Procedures
• Approve Board of Health Policy on Policies
• Add CPT Code 87811 COVID Test at $400 to the health department fee schedule

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will consider several budget amendments and contracts, including a FY 2026 consolidated agreement with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The board will also accept a $10,000 NEHA‑FDA 2024 Track 2 Development Base Grant and an $11,251 performance‑management funding award. Additional items include a sub‑contract for two pre‑engineered building packages for AirPark and SouthPark Shell Buildings and a service agreement with Piedmont Service Group.

• Accept $10,000 NEHA‑FDA 2024 Track 2 Development Base Grant and authorize associated budget amendment
• Accept $11,251 AA 123 Funding for Investment in Performance Management and authorize associated budget amendment
• Approve FY 2026 Consolidated Agreement with NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Well‑Being and Division of Public Health
• Approve sub‑contract to purchase two pre‑engineered building packages (AirPark and SouthPark Shell Buildings) from Daniels and Daniels Design‑Build Project
• Approve service agreement between Piedmont Service Group and Duplin County

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments, approve contracts for asbestos inspections and tree services, and accept a $6,002 Medicare grant. The agenda also includes public hearings and appointments to various advisory committees.

• Accept Medicare MIPPA funds of $6,002.00
• Approve CDBG-NR Asbestos Inspection Contract
• Approve Amended FY 24 Audit Contract with RH CPAs
• Approve Change Order PCR 1 with Daniels & Daniels Construction
• Approve Agreement for Engineering Services with McDavid Associates, Inc.