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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$384.0M (FY2023)
Total spending$409.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$121.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$249.7M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,982 (FY2023)
🗳️ Election results (2 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
MOORE COUNTY County Commission DISTRICT IV 2024-11-05
Tom Adams ✓ 42,931
MOORE COUNTY County Commission DISTRICT II 2024-11-05
Nick Picerno ✓ 43,838

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Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Board

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Fri Aug 14, 2026 · 18:00

General

Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:30

General

1 Courthouse Square, Carthage
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Board

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Board

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Board

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 16:00

General

Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Board

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Board

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Nov 3, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Board

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Board

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Nov 17, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Board

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Dec 3, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Board

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Mon Dec 7, 2026 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Jan 5, 2027 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 18:00

Planning Board

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Jan 7, 2027 · 18:00

Planning Board

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Jan 19, 2027 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Feb 2, 2027 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Feb 16, 2027 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Mar 16, 2027 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Apr 6, 2027 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Apr 20, 2027 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue May 4, 2027 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue May 18, 2027 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Jun 1, 2027 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Historic Courthouse, Carthage

Recent meetings

Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Board will vote on major capital project ordinances and multiple contracts

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda of routine items, then move to new business where it will approve several capital project ordinances, contract extensions, and resolutions. Items include ordinances for the Courthouse and Detention Buildings (Fund 432) and North Moore High School (Fund 483), a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation for public safety, and a resolution to dissolve the Moore County Fire Commission. The meeting also includes presentations, recognitions, and appointments.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners July 21, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA CHAIRMAN Does any Commissioner have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? 2. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners. A. Board of Commissioners - Closed Session Minutes and Regular Meeting Minutes, June 16, 2026 B. Aging - Home & Community Care Block Grant Funding Proposal C. Aging - Aging's FY27 Family Caregiver Support Program Funding Proposal D. Airport - Northwest Corporate Area (CON/CA/RPR) Project #36244.57.17.2 E. Airport - Corporate Hangars Capital Project Ordinance F. Airport - SCIF Grant Project Budget Ordinance and Resolution (WBS #36244.57.15.1) Revision 2 G. Social Services - Memorandum of Understanding between Moore County Social Services and Moore County Transportation H. Social Services - Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation Contract - Henry and Henry Logistics I. Social Services - NCDHHS Memorandum of Understanding 2026-2028 J. Finance - The RISE - Moore Buddies Mentoring - IIS Program Application K. Finance - Budget Amendments L. Finance - Courthouse and Detention Buildings Capital Project Ordinance (Fund 432 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 16:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to hold public hearing on multiple UDO amendments

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing to discuss several proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. These changes affect subdivision requirements, highway corridor standards, and zoning definitions.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends three Unified Development Ordinance amendments

The Board recommended three text amendments to the Moore County Unified Development Ordinance. These changes involve reclassifying massage and bodywork therapy, removing maximum size restrictions for accessory structures, and allowing amenity centers in subdivisions.

Historic Courthouse, Carthage
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Moore County Planning Board July 9, 2026 | 4:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Member Volunteer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Member Volunteer MISSION STATEMENT Member Volunteer I. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Please sign up on the Public Comment Sign-in sheet near the door II. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes of June 4, 2026, Planning Board Meeting III. ADDITIONAL AGENDA 1. CHAIRMAN: Does any Planning Board member have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? IV. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 19 (Subdivisions) Section 19.3.B. (Exempt Subdivision - Submittal Requirements), Section 19.6.A (Minor Subdivisions Identified), Section 19.6.D (Minor Subdivisions - Access Requirements), Section 19.7.A (Major Subdivisions- Preliminary Plat Submittal and Review- Defined) Section 19.7.C (Major Subdivisions- Preliminary Plat Submittal and Review -Subdivision Review Approval Steps) Section 19.7.E (Major Subdivisions- Preliminary Plat Submittal & Review - Preliminary Plat Submittal) Section 19.7.G (Major Subdivisions- Preliminary Plat Submittal & Review - Drainage), Section 19.7.J. (Major Subdivisions- Minimum Design Standards as shown on Preliminary Plat - Review by the Subdivision Review Board (SRB)), Section 19.7.K (Major Subdivisions- Preliminary Plat Submittal & Review - Action by the Board o [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Moore County Planning Board June 4, 2026 | 6:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Tyler Brady; Vice Chair Tucker McKenzie; Board Member Hugh Hinton; Board Member Ron Jackson; Board Member Guy McGraw; Board Member John McLaughlin; Board Member David Mclean STAFF PRESENT: Danielle Orloff, Senior Planner; Michael English, Senior Planner Ashley Robinson, Administrative Officer; Laura Williams, Assistant County Manager; Zachary Garner, Support Specialist II and Brad Huizinga, Deputy Sheriff CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brady called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM, INVOCATION Board Member Volunteer The invocation was delivered by Vice Chair McKenzie. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Board Member Volunteer Chairman Brady led the Pledge of Allegiance MISSION STATEMENT Board Member Volunteer Board Member Hinton read the Mission Statement I. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Please sign up on the Public Comment Sign-in sheet near the door No Public Comments II. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Board Member McGraw made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Board Member McLaughlin seconded. Motion passed (7-0). 1. Approval of Minutes of May 7, 2026, Planning Board Meeting III. Chairman Brady inquired whether any Planning Board Member had a conflict of interest Concerning the agenda, items to be addressed at the meeting. Hearing none, the Chairman indicated the Board [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 16, 2026 · 16:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve purchase of Eagle Springs Toyne fire pumper engine

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of routine consent agenda items, including several contracts and budget amendments. Commissioners will hear public input on a rezoning request for US 15‑501 Hwy and multiple Unified Development Ordinance amendments. New business includes a contract for a water‑pollution‑control plant and the authorization to acquire a new fire‑pumper engine.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners June 16, 2026 | 4:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. CLOSED SESSION INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. ADDITIONAL AGENDA CHAIRMAN Does any Commissioner have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? 3. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners. A. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes, June 2, 2026 B. Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, June 4, 2026 C. Administration - NC Forestry Service Contract for FY 2026-2027 D. Administration - Moore County Economic Development Partnership Contract for FY 2026-2027 E. Administration - Non-Profit Grant Agreement with Trillium Health Resources for FY 2026-2027 F. Administration - NeoGov Contract Amendment No.1 G. Finance - Budget Amendments H. Transportation - Moore County Transportation Services - CY25 Compliance Review I. Transportation - FY 2027-2028 Unified Grant Application - Phase I: Pre- Application Documents J. Tax - Tax Releases/Refunds for the Month of May K. Airport - SCIF Grant Project Budget Ordinance and Resolution (WBS #36244.57.15.1) Revision 1 L. Property Management - Distribution Line Easement Adjustment to Provide Power to New EMS/Fire Station (Station [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 10:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on FY 2026-2027 county budget ordinance

The board will consider adopting the annual budget ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year, along with two personnel items: a position classification and pay plan, and a state salary plan reporting form.

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✓ Decided: Moore County Board adopts FY 2026-2027 budget and pay plan

The Board of Commissioners approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget ordinance, including fire protection service districts and fee schedules. Additionally, the Board adopted a new position classification and pay plan and approved a state human resources salary reporting form.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners June 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. ITEMS OF BUSINESS: A. Administration - Adopt the FY 2026-2027 Moore County Budget Ordinance (J. Wayne Vest, County Manager) B. Administration - Position Classification and Pay Plan for Moore County (Janet Gilbert, Assistant County Manager / Human Resources Director) C. Administration - NC Office of State Human Resources Salary Plan Reporting Form (Janet Gilbert, Assistant County Manager / Human Resources Director) ADJOURNMENT
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Moore County Board of Commissioners June 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES BOARD MEMBERSMinutes PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, John Ritter, and Tom Adams BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Kurt Cook CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order. INVOCATION County Manager Wayne Vest offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Ritter led the Pledge of Allegiance. de ITEMS OF BUSINESS: A. Administration - Adopt the FY 2026-2027 Moore County Budget Ordinance County Manager Vest presented a request that the Moore County Board of Commissioners make a motion to adopt the FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance for the County of Moore, including the Fire Protection Service Districts and all Fee Schedules effective July 1, 2026. Upon motion made by Vice Chairman Von Canon, seconded by Commissioner Ritter, the Board voted unanimously to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 County of Moore Budget Ordinance, including the Fire Protection Service Districts and all fee schedules, effective July 1, 2026. The budget ordinance is hereby incorporated and made a part of these minutes by attachment as Appendix A. B. Administration - Position Classification and Pay Plan for Moore County Assistant County Manager/Human Resources Director Dawn Gilbert presented a request for the Moore County Board of Commissioners to adopt the Position Classification and Pay Plan for Moore County effective July [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to discuss UDO amendments and continue several items to July

The Moore County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding uses, subdivisions, and development standards. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear reports from the Planning Department.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends rezoning for Dabbs Brothers LLC on US 15-501 Hwy.

The Planning Board approved a land use plan consistency statement and recommended approval of a rezoning request to the Board of Commissioners. The request seeks to rezone a portion of a 10.5-acre parcel from Rural Agricultural and Neighborhood Business to entirely Neighborhood Business. Additionally, staff presented updates regarding proposed UDO text amendments for subdivisions and the Highway Corridor Overlay District.

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Moore County Planning Board June 4, 2026 | 6:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Member Volunteer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Member Volunteer MISSION STATEMENT Member Volunteer I. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Please sign up on the Public Comment Sign-in sheet near the door II. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes of May 7, 2026, Planning Board Meeting III. ADDITIONAL AGENDA 1. CHAIRMAN: Does any Planning Board memeber have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? IV. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public Hearing to consider Unified Development Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 6 (Table of Uses), Section 6.1 (Principal Use Table), Chapter 8 (Specific Use Standards), Section 8.58.B (Home Occupation, Level 1) (Standards), Section 8.73.B (Massage & Bodywork Therapy Practice) (Standards), and Section 8.81.A (Office) (Definition). 2. Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 6 Table of Uses, Section 6.2.C.4. (Accessory Uses and Structures- General Standards for All Secondary Uses and Structures – Maximum Structure Size) 3. Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 6 Table of Uses, Section 6.2.C.1 (General Standards for all Secondary Uses and Structures -Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures), Section 6.2.E (Accessory Use Table) 4. THIS ITEM WILL NOT BE HEARD AND WILL BE CONTIUNED TO THE JULY 9, MEETING AT 4:00 PM.Unified [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Moore County Planning Board May 7, 2026 | 6:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Tyler Brady; Vice Chair Tucker McKenzie; Board Member Robert Bortins; Board Member Ron Jackson; Board Member Guy McGraw STAFF PRESENT: Danielle Orloff, Senior Planner; Kathryn Stapleton, Senior Planner Ashley Robinson, Administrative Officer; Misty Randall Leland, County Attorney; Laura Williams, Assistant County Manager; Zachary Garner, Support Specialist II and Nathan Trueblood, Cadet Deputy CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brady called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM, INVOCATION Member Volunteer The invocation was delivered by Vice Chair Tucker McKenzie. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Member Volunteer Chairman Brady led the Pledge of Allegiance MISSION STATEMENT Member Volunteer Board Member Bortins read the Mission Statement I. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Please sign up on the Public Comment Sign-in sheet near the door No Public Comments II. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Vice Chair McKenzie made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Board Member Bortins seconded. Motion passed (5-0). 1. Approval of Minutes of April 2, 2026, Planning Board Meeting ) III. ADDITIONAL AGENDA Chairman Brady inquired whether any Planning Board member had a conflict of interest concerning the agenda items to be addressed at the meeting. Hearing none, the Chairman indicated the Board would [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 4, 2026 · 09:45

General

EMWD board to adopt FY 2026-2027 budget ordinance

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors will consider adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget ordinance. This is the sole item of business at the meeting.

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Moore County EMWD Board of Directors June 4, 2026 | 9:45 AM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. ITEMS OF BUSINESS: A. Administration - Adopt the FY 2026-2027 East Moore Water District Budget Ordinance (J. Wayne Vest, County Manager) ADJOURNMENT
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 17:15

General

Moore County to hold budget public hearing

The meeting agenda includes a public hearing on the FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget and the approval of East Moore Water District minutes. The session is scheduled for June 2, 2026, at the Historic Courthouse.

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Moore County EMWD Board of Directors June 2, 2026 | 5:15 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. ITEMS OF BUSINESS A. East Moore Water District Board of Directors - Approval of Minutes B. Administration - FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget Public Hearing ADJOURNMENT
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 budget and multiple zoning changes

The Board will hold public hearings on the recommended FY 2026-2027 budget and several amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, including changes to use tables, dimensional standards, and accessory uses. A rezoning request at US 15-501 Hwy is also scheduled for a hearing. New business items include a detention center medical services contract, authorization of fire apparatus purchases, and a resolution to fund school facilities with capital reserve and lottery dollars.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved UDO amendment to permit beauty/barber shops in B‑1 zones

The Board adopted the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day proclamation and added four new road names to the Road Naming and Addressing Ordinance, both by unanimous vote. It also approved a land‑use plan consistency statement and, by unanimous vote, amended the Unified Development Ordinance to allow beauty/barber shops and nail salons as permitted uses in Neighborhood Business (B‑1) districts. All actions were recorded as unanimous decisions.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners June 2, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA CHAIRMAN Does any Commissioner have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? 2. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners. A. Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, May 18, 2026 B. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes, May 19, 2026 C. Administration - Budget Development Policy D. Administration - Proposed County of Moore Personnel Policy Revisions E. Administration - Management Contract with Airport Authority F. Finance - Budget Amendments G. Finance - FY2027 JCPC Funding Plan H. Aging - Aging and MCTS MOU FY27 I. Aging - Mid-South Food Service, Inc. contract for Aging FY27_FY31 J. Public Works - Deed of Dedication for The Exchange at Vass Phase 1 Subdivision K. Airport - Runway 5 ROFA and RPZ Clearing and Compliance Project #36244.57.17.1 3. RECOGNITIONS A. Social Services - World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026 Proclamation (Denise Rose) 4. PRESENTATIONS 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Administration - Public Hearing for FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget (J. Wayne Vest, County Manager) B. GIS/IT - Public Hearing - A [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Moore County Board of Commissioners June 2, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, and Tom Adams CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order. INVOCATION County Manager Wayne Vest offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Adams led the Pledge of Allegiance. Upon motion made by Chairman Picerno, seconded by Vice Chairman Von Canon, the Board voted unanimously to move the Public Comment Period to the first order of business. No PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD John Misiaszek and Ellis Dominick offered public comments. Following Mr. Misiaszek's remarks, Chairman Picerno invited Tax Administrator Gary Briggs to the podium for context. Mr. Briggs offered comments regarding the county's most recent revaluation, conducted in 2023, noting that the purpose of revaluation is to realign assessed values with market values as of a specific effective date. 2. ADDITIONAL AGENDA There were no additional agenda items. Chairman Picerno asked whether any commissioner had a conflict of interest regarding agenda items the Board will address during this meeting, and none were identified. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Von Canon, the Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda items below. The budget development policy, budget amendments, and the resolution and 97 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 19, 2026 · 17:15

General

EMWD Board to review FY 2026-2027 budget and ARP ordinance revision

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors will consider approving the minutes from March 17, 2026. They will also review the recommended FY 2026-2027 budget and set a public hearing. Additionally, the board will discuss Revision 3 to the ARP Capital Project Ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Board approved FY 2026‑2027 budget recommendation and scheduled public hearing

The East Moore Water District Board unanimously approved the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved the FY 2026‑2027 recommended budget of $4,132,648 and set a public hearing for June 2, 2026. The board approved ARP Capital Project Ordinance Revision 3, transferring $54,463.54 back to Fund 620. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Moore County EMWD Board of Directors May 19, 2026 | 5:15 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. ITEMS OF BUSINESS A. East Moore Water District Board of Directors - Approval of Minutes March 17, 2026 B. Administration - FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget and Call to Public Hearing C. Finance - EMWD ARP Capital Project Ordinance Revision 3 (Caroline Xiong, Finance Director) ADJOURNMENT
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Moore County EMWD Board of Directors May 19, 2026 | 5:15 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, and Tom Adams CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order. ils ITEMS OF BUSINESS A. East Moore Water District Board of Directors - Approval of Minutes March 17, 2026 Upon motion made by Director Cook, seconded by Vice Chairman Von Canon, the Board voted unanimously to approve the March 17, 2026, East Moore Water District Special Meeting Minutes. B. Administration - FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget and Call to Public Hearing County Manager Wayne Vest presented the FY2026-2027 Recommended Budget of $4,132,648, and requested a Call for a Public Hearing regarding the FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget for the East Moore Water District (EMWD) Fund 620 on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. The final adoption will be held on June 4, 2026, at 9:45am. The budget presentation is hereby incorporated and made a part of these minutes by attachment as Appendix A. Upon motion made by Chairman Picerno, seconded by Vice Chairman Von Canon, the Board voted unanimously to receive the Year 2026-2027 Recommended Budget as presented by the County Manager to the East Moore Water District Board of Directors and to hold a public hearing to receive public comment regarding the recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the East Moore [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 19, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve Deed of Dedication for The Exchange Waterline Extension

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider several routine finance items on the consent agenda, including budget amendments and sewer project revisions. Commissioners will hold public hearings on three amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance covering use tables and dimensional standards. New business includes a deed of dedication and reimbursement agreement for The Exchange Waterline Extension, a system development fee capital reserve fund for public utilities, and contracts for opioid settlement fund spending.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners May 19, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA CHAIRMAN Does any Commissioner have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? 2. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners. A. Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, May 4, 2026 B. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes, May 5, 2026 C. Finance - Budget Amendments D. Finance - Vass Phase II Sewer System Improvements – Revision 12 E. Finance - PFAS Settlement (Fund 414) Capital Project Ordinance - Revision #4 F. Finance - Pandemic Recovery Capital Projects Ordinance Fund 437 Revision 10 G. Finance - Bad Debt Write Off H. Finance - Local Educational Bonds - 2018 Bond Referendum – Revision 38 I. Finance - Seven Lakes Sewer Capital Project Ordinance – Revision 4 J. Property Management - Sole Source Form for Hoffman Building Technologies K. Tax - Tax Releases/Refunds for the Month of April L. Information Technology - Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology Agreement (NC GREAT Grant) Spectrum Amendment 1 M. Administration - Moore County School Resource Officers Resolution 3. RECOGNITIONS 4. PRESENTATIONS A. A [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 18, 2026 · 15:00

General

✓ Decided: Board adopts revised minor subdivision parameters and narrows highway overlay

The Board of Commissioners agreed to new parameters for minor subdivisions, including a 10‑acre maximum, a five‑year waiting period, and specific easement requirements. It also reached consensus to reduce the highway corridor overlay width to 50 feet and to let underlying zoning govern land uses within the corridor. Additional changes include moving the storm‑water management plan requirement to the final plat stage and expanding the subdivision review checklist to four new departmental columns.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners May 18, 2026 | 3:00 PM Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center Community Room, 2nd Floor 302 S. McNeill St. Carthage, NC 28327 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, and Tom Adams BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order. INVOCATION County Manager Wayne Vest offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Cook led the Pledge of Allegiance. County Manager Vest welcomed everyone and provided background context, noting that the County had recently completed a new 2025 Land Use Plan, which necessitated reconciling conflicts between the future land use map and the UDO. He noted that the joint session was the product of several prior work sessions (April 14, April 20, and May 4, 2026) focused on Chapters 19 (Subdivisions) and 7 (Highway Corridor Overlay). He emphasized that the Planning Board would formally consider the proposed amendments at its June 4, 2026, meeting, followed by a public hearing before the Board of Commissioners on June 16, 2026. Senior Planner Danielle Orloff presented the current ordinance framework and the proposed changes discussed at prior work sessions and shared a presentation. The presentation is hereby incorporated and made a part of these minutes by attachment as Appendix A. ITEMS OF BUSINESS: A. Planning — Discussion of Potential UDO Amendments re: Subdivisions MINOR SUBDIVISIONS: T [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 7, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear rezoning request on US 15-501 Hwy

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a conventional rezoning request for ParID 00053286 on US 15-501 Hwy, seeking to change the designation from Rural Agricultural (RA) and Neighborhood Business (B-1) to Neighborhood Business (B-1). The board may vote on the request after hearing public comment. Other business includes approval of the April 2026 minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends adding beauty, barbershop, nail salon to B1 zoning district

The Planning Board unanimously recommended that the County Board of Commissioners amend the Unified Development Ordinance to permit beauty, barbershop, and nail salon uses in the B1 neighborhood business district. It also unanimously recommended an amendment to exempt emergency‑services accessory structures from certain standards and to reduce accessory‑structure front setbacks from 40 ft to 30 ft in most residential districts. The board approved its March 5 minutes, adopted several land‑use plan consistency statements, and adjourned the meeting.

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Moore County Planning Board May 7, 2026 | 6:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Member Volunteer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Member Volunteer MISSION STATEMENT Member Volunteer I. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Please sign up on the Public Comment Sign-in sheet near the door II. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes of April 2, 2026, Planning Board Meeting III. ADDITIONAL AGENDA 1. CHAIRMAN: Does any Planning Board member have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? IV. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Conventional Rezoning Request: ParID 00053286, US 15-501 Hwy, from Rural Agricultural (RA) and Neighborhood Business (B-1) to Neighborhood Business (B-1). V. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORTS Danielle Orloff, Senior Planner VI. BOARD COMMENT PERIOD VII. UPCOMING EVENTS • Monday, May 18, 2026, 3:00 PM Joint Meeting with BOC Meeting will be held at Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center, Carthage • Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 5:30 PM Board of Commissioners Meeting to be held at the Historic Courthouse in Carthage • Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 5:30 PM Board of Commissioners Meeting to be held at the Historic Courthouse in Carthage • Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6:00 pm Planning Board Meeting to be held at the Historic Courthouse in Carthage ADJOURNMENT
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Moore County Planning Board April 2, 2026, | 6:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Tyler Brady; Vice Chair Tucker Mckenzie; Board member John Mclaughlin; Board Member Ron Jackson; Board Member Hugh Hinton STAFF PRESENT: Danielle Orloff, Senior Planner; Ashley Robinson, Administrative Officer; Misty Randall Leland, County Attorney; Jamar Garner, IT Security Manager and Kayla Kern, Deputy CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brady called the meeting to order at 6:28 PM. INVOCATION Member Volunteer Vice Chair Mckenzie provided the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Member Volunteer Chairman Brady led the pledge of allegiance MISSION STATEMENT Member Volunteer Board Member Hinton read the Moore County mission Statement I. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD No public Comments II. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Board Member Hinton moved to approve the minutes of March 5, 2026. Board Member Jackson seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. III. ADDITIONAL AGENDA 1. CHAIRMAN: Does any Planning Board member have a conflict-of-interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? No conflicts of interest were reported by any Planning Board members. IV. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 6 (Table of Uses), Section 6.1 (Principal Use Table) Senior Planner Orloff presented the first text amendment, which requests to amend U [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 5, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Schools present FY 2026-2027 budget; Board to consider zoning changes, contracts

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on the Moore County Schools FY 2026-2027 proposed budget request. The board will call for public hearings on amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding use tables and dimensional standards. New business includes contract approvals for a forensics facility architectural services, detention center security, and workers compensation insurance, as well as votes on supporting the dissolution of the Moore County Schools Police Department and a state constitutional amendment on property tax reform.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $198,000 sole‑source contract for detention center security

The Board unanimously approved all consent agenda items, proclaimed May 2026 as Foster Parent Appreciation Month, and adopted a proclamation recognizing Professional Clerks Week (May 3‑9, 2026). It also unanimously approved a sole‑source contract with Securitas Technology Corporation for a five‑year detention‑center security system at $198,000. Additionally, the Board called public hearings for road‑name ordinance amendments and several Unified Development Ordinance changes.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners May 5, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA CHAIRMAN Does any Commissioner have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? 2. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners. A. Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, April 14, 2026 B. Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, April 20, 2026 C. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026 D. Administration - Interlocal Agreement for the Buggy Festival E. Administration - Notification to JCPC regarding Moore County Youth Services F. Finance - Budget Amendments G. Planning - Moore County Planning Board By-Laws, Amendment to Article 5 (Meetings) #1 H. Soil and Water - Division of Soil and Water Conservation Agreement Amendment with the Moore County Soil and Water District I. Sheriff - Detention Center Medical Plan J. Sheriff - Securitas Technology Corporation Sole Source Form Court Facility 3. RECOGNITIONS A. Social Services - Proclamation for Foster Parent Appreciation Month 2026 (Tyronda Everett) B. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation Recognizing Professional Clerks to the Boards of County Commiss [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Moore County Board of Commissioners May 5, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, and Tom Adams CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order. INVOCATION Reverend Jesse Hentzell offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Assistant County Manager/Human Resources Director Dawn Gilbert led the Pledge of Allegiance. Upon motion made by Chairman Picerno, seconded by Vice Chairman Von Canon, the Board voted unanimously to move the Public Comment Period to Agenda Item 1. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Public comments were offered by Rick Hutchinson. 2. ADDITIONAL AGENDA There were no additional agenda items. Chairman Picerno asked whether any commissioner had a conflict of interest regarding the agenda items, and none were declared. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook, the Board voted unanimously to approve all consent agenda items below. The resolution regarding the Buggy Festival, budget amendments, and the planning board by-laws amendment are hereby incorporated and made a part of these minutes by attachment as Appendices A, B, and C. A. Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, April 14, 2026 887 on7m moo I. J. Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, April 20, 2026 Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2026 Administration - [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 4, 2026 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board directed staff to revise subdivision and highway overlay language

The Board approved the proposed language for the minor‑subdivision waiting period and lot‑size standards. It instructed staff to strengthen open‑space language, limit wetlands and storm‑water credits, and explore surety mechanisms for storm‑water failures. Staff and Mr. Hayter were tasked with drafting a simplified Highway Corridor Overlay District and obtaining NCDOT right‑of‑way data. The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 11:46 a.m.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners May 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center Community Room, 2nd Floor 302 S. McNeill St. Carthage, NC 28327 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, and Tom Adams CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order. INVOCATION County Manager Wayne Vest offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Picerno noted there will be no decisions made today by the Board; this meeting is for discussion and direction. County Manager Vest offered brief opening remarks, reminding the board that this session was a continuation of two prior work sessions held on April 14 (Subdivisions, Chapter 19 of the Unified Development Ordinance) and April 20 (Highway Corridor Overlay Districts). He noted that the volume and complexity of material warranted a recap session before moving to the joint meeting with the Planning Board. He also offered a standing caution to the board: Senate Bill 382, the down-zoning legislation, means that certain regulatory standards, once removed, cannot easily be re-imposed. He advised the board to approach any changes carefully and in layers. The slideshow presentation that was presented is hereby incorporated and made a part of these minutes by attachment as Appendix A. qe ITEMS OF BUSINESS: A. Planning - Discussion and Direction on Potential Amendments to the U [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Public hearing on zoning dimensional standards amendments

The Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance's dimensional standards, including setbacks and area requirements. Consent agenda items include approval of meeting minutes, a FY27 meeting schedule, a letter of support for Habitat for Humanity, bond referendum revisions, an aviation grant, and contracts for Tyler Technologies and Republic Services. The board will also consider appointments to the Board of Health and Nursing Home Advisory Committee.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $653,984 contract for 1,600 new water meters

The Board unanimously approved the contract with Utility Solutions & Automation, LLC for 1,600 ultrasonic water meters, including the sole‑source justification. It also unanimously adopted a 30‑foot front‑setback amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. Additional unanimous actions included authorizing a commemorative plaque, extending the Republic Services waste agreement, and reappointing two advisory members.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners April 21, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA CHAIRMAN Does any Commissioner have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? 2. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners. A. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes, April 7, 2026 B. Board of Commissioners - Board of Commissioners FY27 Meeting Schedule Resolution C. Administration - Letter of Support to Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills D. Finance - Local Educational Bonds - 2018 Bond Referendum – Revision 37 E. Finance - Davenport & Company LLC Agreement F. Finance - NCDOT Aviation Grant Award – WBS #36237.67.14.3 (Hangar Taxilane Design/Bid) Revision 1 G. Information Technology - Tyler Technologies, Inc. (Amendment 11) H. Tax - Tax Releases/Refunds for the Month of March I. Transportation - Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for MCTS 3. RECOGNITIONS A. Register of Deeds - Authorizing the Erection of a Commemorative Plaque Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America (William Britton, Register of Deeds) 4. PRESENTATIONS 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Planning - Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Cha [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Moore County Board of Commissioners April 21, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, and Tom Adams CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order. INVOCATION Pastor Don Cherry with the Sandhills Baptist Association offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Senior Planner Danielle Orloff led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA Chairman Picerno requested to add an agenda item to new business - a letter to Trillium asking for status updates on two properties in Seven Lakes. This will become item C under new business. Upon motion made by Chairman Picerno, seconded by Vice Chairman Von Canon, the Board voted unanimously to add the letter to Trillium as New Business Item C. Chairman Picerno asked whether any commissioner had a conflict of interest regarding the agenda items, and none were declared. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Von Canon, the Board voted unanimously to approve all consent agenda items below. The meeting schedule and resolution, letter of support, bond referendum revision 37, aviation grant award revision 1 and resolution, tax release/refunds, and the drug and alcohol testing policy are hereby incorporated and made a part of these minutes by attachments as Appendices A, B, C, D, E, and F. A. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board unanimously adjourned special meeting after Highway Corridor discussion

Commissioners reviewed updates to the Unified Development Ordinance, focusing on the Highway Corridor Overlay District. No formal amendments or approvals were adopted. The board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 a.m.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners April 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center Community Room, 2nd Floor 302 S. McNeill St. Carthage, NC 28327 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, Tom Adams CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. INVOCATION County Manager Wayne Vest offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairman Von Canon led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ITEMS OF BUSINESS: County Manager Wayne Vest introduced the session as the second in a series of three UDO (Unified Development Ordinance) update discussions, focusing specifically on the Highway Corridor Overlay District (HCOD). He explained that the primary goal is to update both subdivision and highway corridor regulations by June 30th, with a joint work session with the Planning Board scheduled for the week of May 18th, followed by a call-to-order for the commissioners’ regular June 2nd meeting, Planning Board consideration on June 4th, and a commissioners’ hearing on June 16th. A. Discussion of Potential Amendments to the UDO re: Highway Corridor Overlay District Senior Planner Danielle Orloff explained that the highway corridor overlay district consists of two subdistricts: Rural Highway and Urban Transition. The overlay currently extends 400 feet on either side of designated highway rights-of-way, reduced from the original 500 feet for rural highways in 2021. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board asks staff to prepare summary of subdivision amendment proposals

The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss updates to Chapter 19 of the Unified Development Ordinance concerning subdivisions. Commissioners directed staff to compile the listed amendment items into a summary document for review before the joint work session with the Planning Board. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 11:42 am.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners April 14, 2026 | 9:00 AM Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center Community Room, 2nd Floor 302 S. McNeill St. Carthage, NC 28327 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Nick Picerno, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, Tom Adams CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. INVOCATION County Manager Wayne Vest offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Ritter led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ITEMS OF BUSINESS County Manager Vest welcomed everyone to the work session focused on subdivisions and stormwater management as part of the ongoing journey to update the county's Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to align with the recently updated Land Use Plan. He explained that this meeting would focus primarily on Chapter 19 of the UDO, which covers subdivisions, with particular attention to minor and major subdivisions and other potential subdivision options. Mr. Vest outlined the timeline for completing UDO updates by June 30th, including a joint work session with the Planning Board tentatively scheduled for the week of May 11th, followed by public hearings and final approval processes. He introduced key staff members present, including Senior Planner Danielle Orloff, who would lead the presentation, along with Andy Wilkerson from Planning, Public Works Director Brian Patnode, County Engineer Tom Blue, and Building Inspection Director Chuck Hill. A. Discussion of Potential Amendments to the UDO re: [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 7, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Moore County Board considers Unified Development Ordinance amendments

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding dimensional standards in the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting includes decisions on a lease agreement between Moore EMS and the Town of Aberdeen and a settlement for National Opioids Six Remnant Defendants.

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✓ Decided: Board calls public hearing to reduce residential front setbacks to 30 feet

The commissioners unanimously approved all consent‑agenda items, including budget amendments and several capital‑project ordinance revisions. They also unanimously adopted proclamations for Lineman Appreciation Day, Child Abuse Prevention Month, and National Library Week. The board accepted the 2025 Community Health Assessment report and directed staff to continue investigations raised by commissioners. Finally, the board voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing on April 21, 2026 to amend the Unified Development Ordinance and lower front‑setback requirements from 40 feet to 30 feet in all residential zones.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners April 7, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA CHAIRMAN Does any Commissioner have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? 2. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners. A. Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, March 10, 2026 B. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes, March 17, 2026 C. Finance - Budget Amendments D. Finance - Emergency Communications Narrow Banding Capital Project Ordinance Fund 431 Revision 4 E. Finance - 2013 Water Sources Capital Project Ordinance Fund 447 Revision 7 F. Finance - Pandemic Recovery Capital Projects Ordinance Fund 437 Revision 9 G. Health - FY26 Activity 151 Family Planning Agreement Addendum Revision #2 H. Health - FY26 Activity 117 Public Health Infrastructure Local Workplace Development Grant Revision #1 I. Health - FY26 Activity 101 Maternal Health Agreement Addendum Revision #1 J. Health - FY26 Activity 874 Food and Lodging Agreement Addendum K. Information Technology - Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology Agreement (NC GREAT Grant) Amendment 3 L. Planning - Condition of Approval Written Consent, Conditiona [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Moore County Board of Commissioners April 7, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, and Tom Adams CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order. INVOCATION Reverend Kelly Lindsay with Cameron Presbyterian Church offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Public Safety Director Bryan Phillips led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA There were no additional agenda items. Chairman Picerno asked whether any commissioner had a conflict of interest regarding the agenda items, and none were declared. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion made by Vice Chairman Von Canon, seconded by Commissioner Adams, the Board voted unanimously to approve all consent agenda items below. The budget amendments, emergency communications narrow banding capital project ordinance revision 4, water sources capital project ordinance revision 7, pandemic recovery capital projects ordinance revision 9, family planning agreement addendum revision 2, public health infrastructure local workplace development grant revision 1, maternal health agreement addendum revision 1, food and lodging agreement addendum, and the condition of approval written consent are hereby incorporated and made a part of these minutes by attachment as Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I. A. Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, March 10, 2026 Board of Co [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 2, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Board

Board will hear amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance

The Moore County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on three amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, covering changes to the Principal Use Table, new accessory use standards, and updated dimensional standards. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the March 5, 2026 minutes and a conflict‑of‑interest check by the chairman.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approved reducing front setbacks from 40 ft to 30 ft in all residential zones

The board unanimously appointed Ruth Pedersen as clerk and approved the February minutes (6‑0). It adopted a Future Land Use Plan consistency statement (6‑0) and recommended the County Board approve the front‑setback amendment (6‑0). The board also directed staff to study accessory‑structure setbacks for a future hearing.

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Moore County Planning Board April 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Member Volunteer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Member Volunteer MISSION STATEMENT Member Volunteer I. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Please sign up on the Public Comment Sign-In Sheet near the door II. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes of March 5, 2026, Planning Board Meeting III. ADDITIONAL AGENDA 1. CHAIRMAN: Does any Planning Board member have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? IV. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 6 (Table of Uses), Section 6.1 (Principal Use Table) 2. Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 6 (Table of Uses), to add Section 6.2.C.- (Accessory Uses and Structures, General Standards for all Secondary Uses and Structures, (Exemptions) and adjust numbering 3. Public Hearing to consider Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 5 - Dimensional Standards, Section 5.1 (Table of Area and Setbacks) Table of Dimensional Requirements. V. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORTS Danielle Orloff, Senior Planner VI. BOARD COMMENT PERIOD VII. UPCOMING EVENTS • Tuesday, April 07, 2026, 5:30 PM Board of Commissioners Meeting to be held at the Historic Courthouse in Carthage • Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 5:30 PM Board of Commissioners Meeting to be held at the Historic Courthouse in Ca [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Moore County Planning Board March 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Tyler Brady; Vice Chair Tucker McKenzie; Guy Mcgraw; David McLean; Robert Bortins; Hugh Hinton STAFF PRESENT: Laura Williams, Assistant County Manager; Ruth Pedersen, Planning Director; Danielle Orloff, Senior Planner; Michael English, Senior Planner; Misty Randall Leland, County Attorney; Zachary Garner Support Specialist II and Kayla Kern, Deputy CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brady called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. INVOCATION Board Member McLean provided the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair McKenzie led the pledge of allegiance. MISSION STATEMENT Vice Chair McKenzie read the Moore County mission statement. Upon motion made by Board Member McLean, seconded by Vice Chairman McKenzie, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Ruth Pedersen to be the clerk for the Planning Board for this meeting. I. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD No public Comments. II. ADDITIONAL AGENDA III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve the minutes of February 5, 2026, Planning Board meeting was made by Vice Chairman McKenzie and seconded by Board Member Bortins. The motion passed unanimously. (6-0) The Planning Board recessed as the Planning Board and convened as the Watershed Review Board. (Separate Minutes) Watershed Review Board Public Hearing matter was discussed. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to vote on Historic Courthouse Renovations capital project ordinance

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider several capital project ordinances, including renovations to the historic courthouse, a water‑supply study, and new EMS stations. Public hearings will address two rezoning requests: a 18.61‑acre conventional rezoning and a conditional rezoning for a group‑care facility on 135 Jolinda Road. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as minutes, budget amendments, and tax releases.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 18.61‑acre rezoning to Rural Agricultural Urban Service Boundary

The Board recused Commissioner Von Canon from a consent item and approved the remaining consent agenda unanimously. It adopted three proclamations (Arbor Day, Vietnam War Veterans Day, America 250) by unanimous vote. The Board approved a conventional rezoning of 18.61 acres to Rural Agricultural Urban Service Boundary and a conditional rezoning for a group‑care facility with a limit of 10 parking spaces, both unanimously.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners March 17, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA CHAIRMAN Does any Commissioner have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? 2. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners. A. Board of Commissioners - February 17, 2026, Closed Session Minutes B. Board of Commissioners - March 3, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes and Closed Session Minutes C. Finance - Budget Amendments D. Finance - Seven Lakes Sewer Capital Project Ordinance – Revision 3 E. Health - FY27 Activity 110 General Aid-To-Counties Agreement Addendum F. Health - FY27 Activity 803 School Nurse Funding Initiative Agreement Addendum G. Tax - Tax Releases/Refunds for the Month of February H. Public Works - Letter to DEQ Removing a Section of 211 Sewer I. Legal - Approval of Option Contract 3. RECOGNITIONS A. Board of Commissioners - Arbor Day Proclamation 2026 (Marsha Jacobs, Regent, Alfred Moore Chapter, NSDAR) B. Board of Commissioners - Proclamation Honoring National Vietnam War Veterans Day (Marsha Jacobs, Regent, Alfred Moore Chapter, NSDAR) C. Board of Commissioners - America 250 (Semiquincentennial Celebration) Proclamati [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Moore County Board of Commissioners March 17, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, and Tom Adams CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order. INVOCATION County Manager Wayne Vest offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Public Works Director Brian Patnode led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA There were no additional agenda items. Chairman Picerno asked whether any commissioner had a conflict of interest regarding the agenda items. Commissioner Ritter disclosed a conflict with item 5A, the same conflict he had with this item when it appeared on a previous agenda. Chairman Picerno stated that a vote to recuse Commissioner Ritter would be taken when the item was considered. County Attorney Misty Leland noted that Commissioner Von Canon had previously asked to be recused from all Crystal Lake matters, and he will need to be recused from consent item 2. 2. CONSENT AGENDA The Chairman explained that all items would be enacted by one motion except for item |, which would require Commissioner Von Canon's recusal due to Crystal Lake matters. Upon motion made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Ritter, the Board voted unanimously to approve all consent agenda items except item I. The budget amendments, capital project ordinance revision 3, and the tax releases/refunds are hereby incorporate [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026 · 17:15

General

Board will approve Jan 20 2026 minutes and send USDA a Phase 5 representative letter

The EMWD Board of Directors will consider two items. First, they will vote to approve the minutes from the East Moore Water District Board meeting held on January 20, 2026. Second, Public Works Director Charles Patnode will present a letter to the USDA that identifies the EMWD Phase 5 representative. The meeting will then adjourn.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved letter naming Phase 5 project representative to USDA

The East Moore Water District Board approved the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The Board also unanimously approved and signed a letter to USDA Rural Development that identifies the Phase 5 Project Representative and related contacts.

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Moore County EMWD Board of Directors March 17, 2026 | 5:15 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. ITEMS OF BUSINESS A. East Moore Water District Board of Directors - Approval of East Moore Water District January 20, 2026 Minutes (East Moore Water District Board of Directors) B. Public Works - Letter to USDA Identifying EMWD Phase 5 Representative (Charles Patnode, Public Works Director) ADJOURNMENT
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Moore County EMWD Board of Directors March 17, 2026 | 5:15 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, and Tom Adams ° CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order. ITEMS OF BUSINESS A. East Moore Water District Board of Directors - Approval of East Moore Water District January 20, 2026 Minutes Upon motion made by Vice Chairman Von Canon, seconded by Director Adams, the Board voted unanimously to approve the January 20, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes of the East Moore Water District Board of Directors. Public Works - Letter to USDA Identifying EMWD Phase 5 Representative Public Works Director Brian Patnode requested approval of a letter to the USDA identifying the Phase 5 Project Representative. In preparation for applying to USDA Rural Development for financial assistance, EMWD is requested to provide a letter identifying the project Representative who has the authority to apply, sign, and submit the application in RD Apply. This is proposed to be County Manager Wayne Vest. It also specifies the Project Engineer as Adam Kiker with LKC Engineering, the local attorney as Misty Leland, County Attorney, the Bond Counsel as Bob Jessup with Sanford Holshouser, and approved project contacts: Public Works Director Brian Patnode, and Marc Schaefer with LKC Engineering for assistance with the application process. Upon motion [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 10, 2026 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves modifications to Seven Lakes sewer project and sets July 31 go/no‑go deadline

The commissioners voted to move forward with the proposed modification to the Seven Lakes sewer system, including removal of the Holly Grove force‑main extension and a downstream extension estimated at $2 million. They set July 31 as the deadline for the go/no‑go decision on the Crystal Lake water‑supply evaluation. The board also placed a resolution supporting the Highway 15‑501/Airport Road traffic circle on the agenda for the next meeting.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners March 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM Rick Rhyne Center Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, and Tom Adams CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order, and County Manager Wayne Vest offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Adams led the Pledge of Allegiance. Before the scheduled meeting began, the board heard from Pat Molamphy of the North Carolina Department of Transportation regarding the traffic circle project at the intersection of Highway 15-501 and Airport Road. Mr. Molamphy explained that the department had received a resolution from the Village of Pinehurst opposing the traffic circle and provided an update on the project's status. The project has gone through 24 iterations, originally including a CFI (Continuous Flow Intersection) design that was not well received by the public. The current proposal maintains the geometry of a circle but incorporates traffic lights and includes a separate entrance for Pinehurst Manor with a protected U-turn movement. Mr. Molamphy noted that the project is expected to reduce wait times from 7-10 minutes to 1.5-2.5 minutes during peak times and handle the projected increase in traffic from current levels of 55,000 cars per day to over 70,000 by the year 2050. Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon expressed strong support for the project, emphasizing that it serves the [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 5, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Board

Moore County Planning Board to consider warehouse zoning and development standards

The Moore County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special non-residential intensity allocation request for a mini-warehouse on Murdocksville Road and will consider amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board unanimously approved rezoning of 18.61 acres to Rural Agricultural (RA‑USB)

The board approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 Planning Board meeting (7‑0). It recommended and approved the conventional rezoning of approximately 18.61 acres owned by Steven Cagle to Rural Agricultural Urban Service Boundary (RA‑USB) (7‑0). It also approved a conditional rezoning of 2.6 acres at 135 Jolinda Road for a group care facility with a requirement of 12 parking spaces (7‑0).

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Moore County Planning Board March 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Member Volunteer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Member Volunteer MISSION STATEMENT Member Volunteer I. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Please sign up on the Public Comment Sign-In Sheet near the door II. ADDITIONAL AGENDA 1. CHAIRMAN: Does any Planning Board member have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes of February 5, 2026, Regular Meeting IV. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Special Non-residential Intensity Allocation (SNIA) Request for Aldene Mabe – 3626 Murdocksville Rd Mini-Warehouse (Self-Service) 2. Public Hearing to consider Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 5 - Dimensional Standards, Section 5.1 (Table of Area and Setbacks) Table of Dimensional Requirements. V. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORTS Ruth Pedersen VI. BOARD COMMENT PERIOD VII. UPCOMING EVENTS • Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 5:30 PM Board of Commissioners Meeting to be held at the Historic Courthouse in Carthage • Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6:00 PM Planning Board Meeting to be held at the Historic Courthouse in Carthage • Tuesday, April 07, 2026, 5:30 PM Board of Commissioners Meeting to be held at the Historic Courthouse in Carthage • Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 5:30 PM Board of Commissioners Meeting to be held at the Historic Courthous [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Moore County Planning Board February 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Guy Mcgraw; David McLean; John McLaughlin; Robert Bortins; Tucker Mckenzie; Tyler Brady; Ron Jackson; STAFF PRESENT: Laura Williams, Assistant County Manager, Ruth Pedersen, Planning Director; Danielle Orloff, Senior Planner; Michael English, Senior Planner; Kathryn Stapleton, Senior Planner, Ashley Robinson, Administrative Officer I, Misty Randall Leland, County Attorney; and Jamar Garner, IT Security Manager and Bobby Wallace, Deputy Sheriff Sergeant CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brady called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm INVOCATION Vice Chairman Mckenzie led the Pledge of Allegiance PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MISSION STATEMENT Board member Mclean led the Mission Statement I. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD No public Comments II. ADDITIONAL AGENDA 1. CHAIRMAN: Does any Planning Board member have a conflict of interest concerning the agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? No conflicts of interest were reported by Planning Board members. III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve the minutes of the November 6, 2025, Planning Board meeting was made by David Mclean and seconded by John Mclaughlin. The motion passed unanimously. (7-0) IV. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Planning - Conventional Rezoning Request: 18.61 acres from Neighborhood Business B-1, Rural Agri [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 3, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve FY26 capital grant van purchase contract and water supply study

The Commissioners will vote on a FY26 5339 Capital Grant contract to purchase vans for county use and on a Public Works contract to evaluate the Crystal Lake/Little River water‑supply alternative. They will also consider a budget amendment related to the Sheriff Forensic Facility and a contract amendment for the county phone service. Public hearings will be held on two rezoning requests for land on Jolinda Road and a 18.61‑acre area near Seven Lakes.

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✓ Decided: Board approved special use permit and plat for Holly Grove Pines Subdivision.

The Board unanimously approved the Board Order, Special Use Permit and preliminary plat for the Holly Grove Pines Subdivision, a 25‑lot, 51.19‑acre development on Holly Grove School Road. It also unanimously approved the condition of approval written consent for the same permit and plat. Additionally, the Board authorized the execution of a five‑year amendment to the county’s hosted VoIP phone contract with True IP Solutions, LLC. The Board called public hearings for two rezoning requests on March 17, 2026 and maintained the previously adopted 1.5 % population growth rate.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners March 3, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA CHAIRMAN Does any Commissioner have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? 2. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners. A. Board of Commissioners - February 17, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes B. Finance - Budget Amendments C. Tax - Annual Approval of Retail Malt Beverage and Fortified Wine Licenses D. Social Services - Contract Amendment - Angels on Wheels Transportation, LLC E. Health - FY27 NC Department of Health and Human Services Consolidated Agreement F. Health - FY27 Activity 151 Family Planning Agreement Addendum G. Health - FY27 Activity 403 WIC Agreement Addendum H. Public Works - Carthage Rd and Dowd Rd Waterline Extension Project - Updated Customer Cost and Fee Schedule 3. RECOGNITIONS 4. PRESENTATIONS 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Planning - Call to Public Hearing for a Conventional Rezoning Request: 18.61 acres from Neighborhood Business B-1, Rural Agricultural Urban Service Boundary (RA-USB) and Gated Community Seven Lakes (GC-SL) to Rural Agricultural Urban Service Boundary (RA-USB) B. Planning - Call to Public Hearing for [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Moore County Board of Commissioners March 3, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, Tom Adams CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order. INVOCATION County Manager Wayne Vest offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Transportation Director Sonia Biggs led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA There were no additional agenda items. Chairman Picerno asked whether any commissioner had a conflict of interest regarding agenda items the Board would address in this meeting. Commissioner Ritter disclosed that he had a conflict of interest with Public Hearings Item A, as he serves as attorney for that landowner, and requested to recuse himself when that item was reached. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Von Canon, the Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda as presented. The budget amendments and resolution are hereby incorporated and made a part of these minutes by attachment as Appendices A and B. A. Board of Commissioners - February 17, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes B Finance - Budget Amendments Cc. Tax - Annual Approval of Retail Malt Beverage and Fortified Wine Licenses D Social Services - Contract Amendment - Angels on Wheels Transportation, LLC 584 Health - FY27 NC Department of Health and Human Services Consolidated Agreement Heal [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Board hears special use permit request for Holly Grove Pines subdivision

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider a quasi‑judicial hearing on a special use permit for the Holly Grove Pines subdivision. A public hearing will also address an amendment to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance that adds six roads and renames one. Routine items on the consent agenda, recognitions, presentations, and appointments will be processed.

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✓ Decided: Board adds six new road names and renames one road

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several appointments, including reappointments to the Library Board and Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and new members to the Transportation Advisory Board and Board of Health. The Board also unanimously amended the Road Naming and Addressing Ordinance to add six road names and rename one road, as recorded in Appendix C.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners February 17, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA CHAIRMAN Does any Commissioner have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? 2. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners. A. Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, January 14, 2026 B. Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, February 5, 2026 C. Board of Commissioners - Closed Session Minutes, Property Acquisition and Legal Advice, February 5, 2025 D. Board of Commissioners - Closed Session Minutes, Legal Advice and Personnel, February 5, 2026 E. Finance - Budget Amendments F. Tax - Tax Releases/Refunds for the Month of January 2026 G. Transportation - FY2027 Metropolitan Planning Program Funds (Section 5303) 3. RECOGNITIONS 4. PRESENTATIONS 5. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. GIS/IT - Public Hearing - Amendment to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance to Add Six Roads and Rename One Road (Travis Mabe) 6. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS A. Planning - Quasi-Judicial Hearing for a Special Use Permit: Conventional Major Subdivision – Holly Grove Pines Subdivision – part of ParID 00013191 (Ruth Pedersen, Planning Director) 7. OLD BUSI [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Moore County Board of Commissioners February 17, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, Tom Adams CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order. INVOCATION Father John Kane with St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Kurt Cook led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA Upon motion made by Chairman Picerno, seconded by Commissioner Adams, the Board voted unanimously to add a Board of Health appointment to the agenda. Upon motion made by Chairman Picerno, seconded by Vice Chairman Von Canon, the Board voted unanimously to move all appointments to Item 1A. Chairman Picerno asked whether any Commissioner had a conflict of interest regarding the agenda items the Board would address, and none was reported. A. APPOINTMENTS Board of Commissioners - Library Board of Trustees Appointment Upon motion made by Commissioner Ritter, seconded by Chairman Picerno, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Mabel Walden to the Moore County Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term expiring February 2029. Board of Commissioners - Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Appointments Upon motion made by Commissioner Ritter, seconded by Commissioner Cook, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Shirlyn Morrison-Sims to 527 the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 5, 2026 · 18:00

Planning Board

Planning Board hears two rezoning requests for land use changes

The board will consider a conventional rezoning of 18.61 acres from Neighborhood Business B‑1, Rural Agricultural Urban Service Boundary (RA‑USB) and Gated Community Seven Lakes (GC‑SL) to Rural Agricultural Urban Service Boundary (RA‑USB). It will also consider a conditional rezoning of Rural Agricultural land to Rural Agricultural‑Conditional Zoning for a group care facility at 135 Jolinda Road, Vass, NC 28394. The meeting includes approval of the minutes from the November 6, 2025 regular meeting and routine planning department reports.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves several Unified Development Ordinance amendments

The board adopted land‑use plan consistency statements for three UDO amendment packages and recommended approval of each amendment. Amendments cover nonconforming lots, wireless communication facilities, and highway corridor overlay district standards. All motions passed with votes ranging from 7‑1 to 8‑0.

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Moore County Planning Board February 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Member Volunteer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Member Volunteer MISSION STATEMENT Member Volunteer I. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Please sign up on the Public Comment Sign-In Sheet near the door II. ADDITIONAL AGENDA 1. CHAIRMAN: Does any Planning Board member have a conflict of interest concerning the agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes of November 6, 2025 Regular Meeting IV. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Planning - Conventional Rezoning Request: 18.61 acres from Neighborhood Business B-1, Rural Agricultural Urban Service Boundary (RA-USB) and Gated Community Seven Lakes (GC-SL) to Rural Agricultural Urban Service Boundary (RA-USB) 2. Planning - Conditional Rezoning Request: Rural Agricultural (RA) to Rural Agricultural-Conditional Zoning (RA-CZ) for a Group Care Facility.Location: 135 Jolinda Road, Vass, NC 28394 V. PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORTS Ruth Pedersen VI. BOARD COMMENT PERIOD VII. UPCOMING EVENTS • Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 5:30 PM Board of Commissioners Meeting to be held at the Historic Courthouse in Carthage • Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 5:30 PM Board of Commissioners Meeting to be held at the Historic Courthouse in Carthage • Thursday, March 5, 2026 @ 6:00pm Planning Board Meeting to be held at the Historic Courthouse in Ca [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Moore County Planning Board November 6, 2025 | 6:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Guy Mcgraw; David Mckenzie; John McLaughlin; Robert Bortins; Tucker Mckenzie; Tyler Brady; Hugh Hinton; Ron Jackson STAFF PRESENT: Laura Williams, Assistant County Manager, Ruth Pedersen, Planning Director; Danielle Orloff, Senior Planner; Michael English, Senior Planner Ashley Robinson, Administrative Officer I, Misty Randall Leland, County Attorney; and Jamar Garner, IT Security Manager and Justin Wilkes, Detention Officer CALL TO ORDER Chairman Brady called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Brady led the Pledge of Allegiance MISSION STATEMENT Board Member Hinton read the mission statement I. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD No Public Comments II. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Vice Chair McKenzie made a motion to approve the consent agenda, Board Member McLaughlin seconded. Motion passed (8-0) 1. Planning - Approval of Minutes of October 2, 2025, Planning Board Meeting III. ADDITIONAL AGENDA 1. CHAIRMAN: Does any Planning Board member have a conflict-of-interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? IV. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 9 (Nonconforming Situations) Section 9.9.C. (Nonconforming Lots of Record) Danielle Orloff, Senior Planner Senior Planner Orloff discussed a proposed text amendment to S [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 5, 2026 · 15:00

Board of Commissioners

Board approves utility automation and school construction ordinance

The Board of Commissioners will consider a capital project ordinance for a K-5 elementary school and approve a sole-source contract for radio read units. The meeting also includes a public hearing on road naming and addressing changes.

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✓ Decided: Board approved salary hikes and set hearings on road names and subdivision

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda and a salary increase for the County Manager, County Attorney, Tax Administrator, and Clerk. It also voted to call a public hearing on February 17 to amend the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance, adding six roads and renaming one. A quasi‑judicial hearing was scheduled for February 17 to consider a special use permit for the Holly Grove Pines subdivision. The meeting entered and exited closed session before adjourning unanimously.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners February 3, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 2. ADDITIONAL AGENDA CHAIRMAN Does any Commissioner have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? 3. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners. A. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes and Closed Session Minutes, January 20, 2026 B. Public Works - Sole Source Approval for Utility Solutions & Automation, LLC- Badger Meter Radio Read Units C. Tax - Advertisement of Tax Liens on Real Property D. Health - FY26 Activity 403 WIC Agreement Addendum Revision #1 E. Finance - Capital Project Ordinance for Area I (McDeeds Creek) K-5 Elementary School- Revision 6 F. Public Safety - Resolution for the Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan 4. RECOGNITIONS 5. PRESENTATIONS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. GIS/IT - Call to Public Hearing - Amendment to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance to Add Six Roads and Rename One Road (Rachel Smith, GIS Coordinator) 7. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS A. Planning - WITHDRAWN Continued - Request for a Quasi-Judicial Hearing for a Special Use Permit: Conventional Subdivision – Holly Grove Pines Subdivision – [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Moore County Board of Commissioners February 5, 2026 | 3:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, Tom Adams BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. INVOCATION County Manager Wayne Vest offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Adams led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA There were no additional agenda items. Chairman Picerno asked whether any Commissioner had a conflict of interest regarding agenda items to be addressed at this meeting, and none were reported. 2. CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook, the Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda as presented. The addendum revision, budget amendment, capital project ordinance revision, and the resolution are hereby incorporated and made a part of these minutes by attachment as Appendices A, B, C, and D. A. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes and Closed Session Minutes, January 20, 2026 B. Public Works - Sole Source Approval for Utility Solutions & Automation, LLC- Badger Meter Radio Read Units C. Tax - Advertisement of Tax Liens on Real Property 511 Health - FY26 Activity 403 WIC Agreement Addendum Revision #1 Finance - Capital Project Ordinance for Area | (McDeeds Creek) K-5 Elementary School- Revision 6 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 3, 2026 · 15:00

General

Subdivision Review Board to consider preliminary plat for Holly Grove Pines

The Subdivision Review Board will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider a preliminary plat for the Holly Grove Pines Subdivision.

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Moore County Subdivision Review Board February 3, 2026 | 3:00 PM Moore County Public Utilities 5227 US-15 Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA I. WELCOME/ROLL CALL II. OTHER BOARD MATTERS III. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Any member with a conflict of interest related to the item on the agenda. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 28, 2025, REGULAR MEETING 1. Approval of Minutes of October 28, 2025, SRB Meeting V. SUBDIVISION REVIEW 1. Conventional Subdivision – Preliminary Plat Holly Grove Pines Subdivision – ParID 00013191 ADJOURNMENT
Wed Jan 21, 2026 · 16:00

General

Board of Adjustments to hear setback variance request from Travis Greene

The Moore County Board of Adjustments will meet to review variance requests. The board will consider a setback variance for property owner Travis Greene and approve a variance for Formyduval Homes, LLC.

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Moore County Board of Adjustments January 21, 2026 | 4:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION Member Volunteer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Member Volunteer I. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Please sign up on the Public Comment Sign-In Sheet near the door II. ADDITIONAL AGENDA 1. CHAIRMAN: Does any Board Member have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 1. Board Order, Variance Approval for Formyduval Homes, LLC IV. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING 1. Variance Request: (Setback Variance – Travis Greene, Applicant and Property Owner) V. BOARD COMMENT PERIOD ADJOURNMENT
Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 17:15

General

Moore County to adopt East Moore Water District budget schedule

The Moore County Board of Directors will convene at the Historic Courthouse to approve meeting minutes and discuss the proposed budget adoption schedule for the East Moore Water District. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding EMWD Phase 5.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $6 million Wadsworth Road water project with up to 25% county match

The East Moore Water District Board approved the minutes from the January 6, 2026 special meeting. It adopted the FY 2026‑2027 budget schedule, setting a public hearing for June 2, 2026 and a special meeting before July 1, 2026. The board also approved an amended resolution requesting state and federal funding for the $6 million Wadsworth Road Phase 5 project, with the county providing up to a 25% match.

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Moore County EMWD Board of Directors January 20, 2026 | 5:15 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. ITEMS OF BUSINESS A. East Moore Water District Board of Directors - Approval of Minutes B. Administration - FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Adoption Schedule for the East Moore Water District (EMWD) C. East Moore Water District Board of Directors - EMWD Phase 5 Resolution ADJOURNMENT
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Moore County EMWD Board of Directors January 20, 2026 | 5:15 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, and Tom Adams BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT John Ritter CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order. 1. ITEMS OF BUSINESS A. East Moore Water District Board of Directors - Approval of Minutes Upon motion made by Vice Chairman Von Canon, seconded by Director Cook, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the January 6, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes of the East Moore Water District Board of Directors. B. Administration - FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Adoption Schedule for the East Moore Water District (EMWD) The proposed FY 2026-2027 budget schedule was presented for approval as follows by County Manager Vest: e Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - The EMWD Board of Directors receives the fiscal year 2026-2027 proposed budget by June 1 per G.S. 159-11(b). e Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - The call to public hearing will be held at the Tuesday, June 2, 2026, EMWD Board of Directors meeting. e Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - Budget Public Hearing is held per G.S. 159- 12(b). More public hearings can be held if needed. Before the budget ordinance for EMWD can be adopted, the Board of Directors shall hold a public hearing at which time any persons who wish to be heard on the EMWD budget may appear. e Adopt the FY 2026-2027 Proposed EMWD Budget at a special called meeting of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider FY 2026-2027 proposed budget adoption schedule

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will discuss the budget adoption schedule for FY 2026-2027 and the dissolution of remaining task force committees. The board is also considering the adoption of revised rules and appointments to local boards.

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✓ Decided: Board authorized signing $150,000 USGA agreement for airport revenue guarantee

The Board adopted revised public‑comment rules and set the comment period at the start of meetings. It approved the FY 2026‑2027 budget schedule, a resolution honoring the Lumbee Tribe’s federal recognition, and a letter supporting the National Special Forces Green Beret Memorial Park. The Board also authorized the County Manager to sign a $150,000 USGA agreement for the airline minimum revenue guarantee and approved using lapsed SRO salaries to fund Union Pines High School’s artificial‑turf project.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners January 20, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD A. Board of Commissioners - Consider Adoption of Revised Rules B. Board of Commissioners - Public Comment Period 2. ADDITIONAL AGENDA CHAIRMAN Does any Commissioner have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? 3. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners. A. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes, January 6, 2026 B. Finance - Budget Amendments C. Tax - Tax Releases/Refunds for Month of December 2025 4. RECOGNITIONS A. Board of Commissioners - Honoring the Lumbee Tribe's Federal Recognition 5. PRESENTATIONS 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Administration - FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Adoption Schedule for the County of Moore (J. Wayne Vest, County Manager) B. Board of Commissioners - Special Forces Green Beret Memorial Park Letter of Support (Wayne Vest, County Manager, Misty Leland, County Attorney) C. Board of Commissioners - Dissolution of the Remaining Moore County Task Force Committees (Wayne Vest, County Manager) 10. APPOINTMENTS A. Board of Commis [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Moore County Board of Commissioners January 20, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, and Tom Adams CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order. INVOCATION County Manager Wayne Vest offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Assistant County Manager Laura Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD A. Board of Commissioners - Consider Adoption of Revised Rules The Board considered adopting revised rules for public comment procedures. Chairman Picerno noted that the revised rules would allow the Board to decide when to hold the public comment period during meetings. Upon motion made by Commissioner Ritter, seconded by Commissioner Adams, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the Revised Rules and Procedures for Public Comment. The revised rules are hereby incorporated and made a part of these minutes by attachment as Appendix A. Upon motion made by Chairman Picerno, seconded by Commissioner Cook, the Board voted 5-0 to hold the public comment at the beginning of this meeting. B. Board of Commissioners — Public Comment Period Public comments were offered by John Misiaszek. 2. ADDITIONAL AGENDA County Manager Vest presented two additional agenda items for the board to consider adding as follows: 492 1. New Business Item 9D: USGA Agreement related to Airline Minimum Revenue Guarantee Chairman Pice [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 14, 2026 · 10:30

General

Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center, Carthage
Wed Jan 7, 2026 · 16:00

General

Board hears two setback variance requests for local property developments

The Moore County Board of Adjustments will consider two setback variance applications—one from Formyduval Homes, LLC and another from Travis Greene. The meeting also includes a conflict‑of‑interest check, the appointment of Ashley Robinson as board secretary, and approval of the October 28, 2020 meeting minutes.

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Moore County Board of Adjustments January 7, 2026 | 4:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER Member Volunteer INVOCATION Member Volunteer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Member Volunteer I. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Please sign up on the Public Comment Sign-In Sheet near the door II. ADDITIONAL AGENDA 1. CHAIRMAN: Does any Board Member have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? 2. APPOINTMENT: Ashley Robinson, Administrative Officer to be Secretary to the Board Of Adjustments III. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes of October 28, 2020, Regular Meeting IV. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING 1. Variance Request: (Setback Variance – Formyduval Homes, LLC Applicant and Property Owner) 2. Variance Request: (Setback Variance – Travis Greene, Applicant and Property Owner) V. BOARD COMMENT PERIOD ADJOURNMENT
Tue Jan 6, 2026 · 17:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to authorize Runway 5 RPZ and ROFA project formulation and bidding

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will adopt a consent agenda covering routine items such as meeting minutes, several finance authorizations, tax refunds, and contract amendments. The agenda also includes a quasi‑judicial hearing request for the Holly Grove Pines Subdivision, which has been postponed to the February 3, 2026 meeting. Additionally, the board will appoint members to the County Board of Adjustment and the Foxfire Village Board of Adjustments.

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Moore County Board of Commissioners January 6, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD 2. ADDITIONAL AGENDA CHAIRMAN Does any Commissioner have a conflict of interest concerning agenda items the Board will address in this meeting? 3. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will be held except on request of a member of the Board of Commissioners. A. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes, December 1, 2025 B. Finance - Runway 5 RPZ and ROFA Project – Project Formulation, Environmental, Design, and Bidding Authorization C. Finance - NCDOT Aviation Grant Award – WBS #36237.67.14.3 (Hangar Taxilane Design/Bid) D. Finance - Budget Amendments E. Tax - Tax Releases/Refunds for Month of November 2025 F. Tax - Contract Amendment BiTek, LLC G. Property Management - Contract Amendment #1 For Simmons Heating, Cooling, Electrical, Inc. H. Health - FY26 Activity 510 General Communicable Disease Control Agreement Addendum - Revision 1 I. Sheriff - Detention Center Food Services Amendment #5 (Bill Flint, Major) J. Property Management - Amendment No. 3 Garrett & Moore, Inc. Scale House Project (Steven Perkins, Assistant Property Management Director) K. Finance - Airline Minimum Revenue Guarantee 4. RECOGNITIONS 5. PRESENTATIONS 6. P [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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Moore County Board of Commissioners January 6, 2026 | 5:30 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, Tom Adams CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone in attendance. INVOCATION Pastor Sammy McNeill with Bright Light Baptist Church in Robbins offered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Public Works Director Brian Patnode led the Pledge of Allegiance. 1. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Public comments were offered by Sarah Monzillo, Clayton Corley, and Pam Partis, who yielded her time to Deb Wilson, Bill Hammond, Amy Ference, and Sherry Vredendrey. Several citizens addressed the Board regarding concerns about the operations of the Moore County Animal Shelter. During the public comment presentations, Chairman Picerno expressed frustration with presentations he felt contradicted information discussed the previous day at a meeting with some of the animal advocates. 2. ADDITIONAL AGENDA There were no additional agenda items. Chairman Picerno asked whether any Commissioner had a conflict of interest regarding agenda items the Board will address at this meeting, and there were none. 3. CONSENT AGENDA Upon motion made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Von Canon, the Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda as presented, and the project budget ordinance (Runway 5 RPZ and ROFA Project), reso [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 6, 2026 · 17:00

General

Board considers Phase V project ordinance and subdivision dedications

The EMWD Board will approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will consider an ordinance for the East Moore Water District Phase V project. The board will review deeds of dedication for the Olde North and Greenwood Acres subdivisions. A resolution will be adopted to request state funding for Phase V.

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Moore County EMWD Board of Directors January 6, 2026 | 5:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 AGENDA CALL TO ORDER 1. ITEMS OF BUSINESS A. East Moore Water District Board of Directors - Approval of Minutes B. Public Works - East Moore Water District Phase V Project Ordinance (Charles Patnode, Public Works Director) C. Public Works - Deed of Dedication for Olde North Subdivision (Charles Patnode, Public Works Director) D. Public Works - Deed of Dedication for Greenwood Acres Subdivision (Charles Patnode, Public Works Director) E. Public Works - Resolution to State Legislators Requesting Project Funding for EMWD Phase V (Charles Patnode, Public Works Director) ADJOURNMENT
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Moore County EMWD Board of Directors January 6, 2026 | 5:00 PM Historic Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carthage, NC 28327 MINUTES — SPECIAL MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESENT Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, Tom Adams CALL TO ORDER Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order. ITEMS OF BUSINESS A. East Moore Water District Board of Directors — Approval of Minutes Upon motion made by Vice Chairman Von Canon, seconded by Director Adams, the Board voted unanimously to approve the December 1, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes of the East Moore Water District Board of Directors. Public Works - East Moore Water District Phase V Project Ordinance Public Works Director Brian Patnode presented a request for approval of the East Moore Water District Phase V Project Ordinance. He thanked the Finance Department team for their assistance with this ordinance. The initial phase will include a Preliminary Engineering Report and an application for USDA Rural Development funding. The Project Ordinance includes revenues and expenditures for the project's lifetime. This project is located along Wadsworth Road, Manor Road, and some additional lines in the East Moore Water District. Upon motion made by Vice Chairman Von Canon, seconded by Director Cook, the Board voted unanimously to approve the East Moore Water District Phase V Project Ordinance and the project ordinance is hereby included and made a part of these minutes by attachment as Appendix [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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