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Moore CountyNC averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$315,300 👤 Members & officials (21)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Commissioners
- Jim Von Canon — Commissioner
Who’s on the General
- Jim Von Canon
- John Ritter
- Kurt Cook
- Nick Picerno
- Tom Adams
Who’s on the Planning Board
- Tyler Brady — Board Member
- Ron Jackson — Board Member
- Tucker McKenzie — Board Member
- John McLaughlin — Board Member
- Guy McGraw — Board Member
- Joe Garrison — Board Member
- Robert Bortins — Board Member
- Hugh Hinton — Board Member
- Ray Daly — Board Member
- Sara — Board Member
- Sara Gassaway — Board Member
- David McLean
- Farrah Newman
- Tucker
- David Mckenzie
Municipal budget
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
Upcoming
Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
General
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
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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Mar 2, 2027 · 17:30
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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Jun 15, 2027 · 17:30
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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Recent meetings
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Board to hold multiple public hearings on zoning and development ordinances
The Board of Commissioners will conduct several public hearings regarding Unified Development Ordinance amendments and a conditional rezoning request for apartments. The meeting also includes budget amendments for school and public safety projects.
- Public hearing for conditional rezoning from RA-5 to MF-CZ for multi-family apartments
- Appropriation of $227,135 and transfer of $1,108,953 for the Scale House Project
- Public hearing to amend the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance to add two roads
- Proposed projects for North Moore and Pinecrest schools using athletic funds
- Budget amendment for a West End Fire Engine chassis payment
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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
October 20, 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, October 6, 2026
B.
Finance - Budget Amendments
C.
Finance - Capital Project Ordinance for Area I (McDeeds Creek) K-5 Elementary
School- Revision 7
D.
Register of Deeds - County Register of Deeds Records Retention and
Disposition Schedule
E.
Tax - Tax Releases/Refunds for the Month of September
F.
Information Technology - Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology
Agreement (NC GREAT Grant) Amendment 1 of Exhibit J
G.
Health - FY27 Activity 101 Maternal Health Grant Agreement Addendum -
Revision #1
H.
Health - Environmental Health Fee Schedule Amendment - Non-potable Well
Permit Fee
I.
Property Management - Scale House Project — Budget Amendment to
Appropriate $227,135 from White Goods (Fund 100) and Transfer $1,108,953
from Capital Reserve for Governmental Projects (Fund 250)
3.
RECOGNITIONS
A.
Veteran Services - Resolution …
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 15:00
General
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 18:00
General
Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 16:00
Board of Commissioners
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:15
General
East Moore Water District to weigh meter purchase contract and ARP project budget revision
The East Moore Water District Board of Directors meets October 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM at the Historic Courthouse in Carthage. The board will consider approving minutes from its September 15, 2026 special meeting, a sole-source contract for a meter purchase from Utility Solutions & Automation, LLC, and Revision 4 of the EMWD ARP Capital Project Ordinance. No dollar amounts or contract terms are stated in the agenda.
- Sole source and contract for meter purchase — Utility Solutions & Automation, LLC (Public Works Director Charles Patnode)
- EMWD ARP Capital Project Ordinance Revision 4 (Finance Director Caroline Xiong)
- Approval of September 15, 2026 special meeting minutes
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Moore County
EMWD Board of Directors
October 6, 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 September 15, 2026,
Special Meeting Minutes
B.
Public Works - Sole Source and Contract for Meter Purchase - Utility Solutions &
Automation, LLC (Charles Patnode, Public Works Director)
C.
Finance - EMWD ARP Capital Project Ordinance Revision 4 (Caroline Xiong,
Finance Director)
ADJOURNMENT
Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Moore County Board of Commissioners meets Oct. 6, 2026, with rezoning and EMS station contracts on agenda
The Moore County Board of Commissioners meets October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Historic Courthouse in Carthage. The board will hold public hearings on a conditional rezoning request at 8003 NC 211 Hwy in West End and several Unified Development Ordinance amendments, and will consider new business including construction contracts for a scale house project and an EMS station. Other items include a room occupancy tax discussion, a fiscal policy guidelines review, and creation of a Flock Camera Committee.
- Public hearing on conditional rezoning from Residential and Agricultural (RA-5) to Multi Family-Conditional Zoning (MF-CZ) for apartments at 8003 NC 211 Hwy, West End, NC 27376
- Public hearings on multiple Unified Development Ordinance amendments covering subdivisions, appeals, and variances
- New business: contract with SQ Civil Contractors, DBA Southern Quality Farm, LLC for the Scale House Project
- New business: construction contract with SQ Civil Contractors, DBA Southern Quality Farm, LLC for EMS Station (Station X)
- Consent agenda includes sole source purchase from Magnet Forensics, LLC and a meter purchase contract with Utility Solutions & Automation, LLC
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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $1.15M scale house contract and 14 new SRO positions
The Board of Commissioners approved a $1,149,171 construction contract for a new scale house at the Moore County Landfill and authorized 14 additional School Resource Officer positions to complete a 27-person staffing structure. Additionally, the Board approved a $1,364,914 contract for a new joint EMS and fire station (Station X) and updated fiscal policy to lower the General Fund available fund balance requirement from 17% to 15%. Several public hearings were scheduled for October 20, 2026, regarding zoning, ordinance amendments, and subdivision regulations.
- Approved $1.15M scale house construction contract
- Approved $1.36M construction contract for EMS Station X
- Authorized 14 additional SRO positions for a total of 27
- Lowered General Fund available fund balance policy from 17% to 15%
- Approved $270,400 propane services contract
- Scheduled five public hearings for October 20, 2026
- Formed the Moore County Flock Camera Committee
- Adopted 2026 National 4-H Week Proclamation
Historic Courthouse, Carthage
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
October 6, 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, September 10, 2026
B.
Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, September 15, 2026
C.
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes and Closed Session
Minutes, September 15, 2026
D.
Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, September 21, 2026
E.
Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, September 28, 2026
F.
Administration - County of Moore Budget Ordinance Amendment FY26/27
G.
Finance - Budget Amendments
H.
Finance - Pandemic Recovery Capital Projects Ordinance Fund 437 Revision 11
I.
Finance - JCPC Revised County Funding Plan
J.
Public Works - Deed of Dedication and Easement for The Lodge at Sandhills
Carolina
K.
Public Works - Capital Project Ordinance Revision 5 - Fund 412
L.
Public Works - Sole Source and Contract for Meter Purchase - Utility Solutions &
Automation, LLC
M.
Health - FY27 Activit …
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
October 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, and
Tom Adams
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
Father Hutchens with Christ Church of Southern Pines offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Moore County 4-H Group.
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA
There were no additional agenda items.
Chairman Picerno asked whether any commissioner had a conflict of interest
concerning any agenda item 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 the consent agenda as
presented. The budget ordinance amendment FY26/27, budget amendments,
pandemic recovery capital projects ordinance revision 11, JCPC revision funding plan,
capital project ordinance revision 5, budget amendment for family planning grant,
wastewater treatment systems resolution, and the amendment to the Board of
Equalization and Review Board resolution are hereby incorporated and made a part of
these minutes by attachments as Appendices, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H.
A. Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, September 10, 2026
B. Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, September 15, 2026
C. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes and Clo …
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Board
Planning Board to hear rezoning and UDO amendments
The Moore County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding feed and seed sales and home occupations, and a rezoning request for 6201 NC 211 Hwy from RA-40 to B-1. The board will also approve minutes, elect a vice chair, and take public comment.
- Public hearing on UDO amendments to Chapter 6 (Table of Uses) and Chapter 8 (Specific Use Standards) for feed and seed sales and home occupations
- Rezoning request for ParID 00016283, 6201 NC 211 Hwy, from RA-40 to Neighborhood Business (B-1)
- Election of Vice Chair
- Approval of minutes from September 3, 2026 meeting
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✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends denial of multi-family apartment rezoning
The Planning Board recommended denying a rezoning request for a 134-unit apartment complex on NC 211 Highway due to requested deviations from height, density, and parking standards. The Board also recommended approving Highway Commercial zoning for four parcels annexed from the Town of Vass.
- Recommended denial of conditional rezoning for multi-family apartments at 8003 NC 211 Hwy (6-0)
- Found 8003 NC 211 Hwy rezoning request inconsistent with Land Use Plan (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Highway Commercial (B-2) zoning for four parcels on US Highway 1 (6-0)
- Found US Highway 1 zoning request consistent with Land Use Plan (6-0)
- Tabled Election of Vice Chair to next regular meeting (6-0)
- Continued UDO amendments for Highway Corridor Overlay District to Oct 1, 2026 (6-0)
- Approved August 6, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
Historic Courthouse, Carthage
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Moore County
Planning Board
October 1, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Historic Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carthage, NC 28327
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER Member Volunteer
INVOCATION Member Volunteer
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Member Volunteer
MISSION STATEMENT Member Volunteer
I.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Plese sign up on the Public Comment Sign-in sheet near the door
II.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1.
Approval of Minutes of September 3, 2026, Regular 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?
2.
Election of Vice Chair
IV.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 6 (Table of Uses),
Section 6.1 (Principal use Table) and Chapter 8 (Specific Use Standards),
Section 8.47 (Feed and Seed Sales) and Section 8.59 (Home Occupation, Level
2)
2.
Conventional Rezoning Request: ParID 00016283, 6201 NC 211 Hwy, from
Residential and Agricultural-40 (RA-40) to Neighborhood Business (B-1).
V.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPORTS
VI.
BOARD COMMENT PERIOD
VII.
UPCOMING EVENTS
• Tuesday, October 6, 2026 @ 5:30 PM Board of Commissioners Meeting to be held at the
Historic Courthouse in Carthage
• Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 5:30 PM Board of Commissioners Meeting to be held at the
Historic Courthouse in Carthage
• Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 5:30 PM Board of Commissioners Meeting to be held at the
Historic …
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Moore County
Planning Board
September 3, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Historic Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carthage, NC 28327
MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Tyler Brady; Board Member Sara
Gassaway; Board Member John McLaughlin; Board Member Guy McGraw; Board
Member Hugh Hinton; Board Member Matthew Wimberly
STAFF PRESENT: Ruth Pedersen, Planning Director; Danielle Orloff, Senior Planner;
Ashley Robinson, Administrative Officer II; Laura Williams, Assistant County Manager;
Misty Leland, County Attorney; Kayla Kern, Deputy; Jamar Garner, IT Operation
Manager
CALL TO ORDER Member Volunteer
Chairman Brady called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
INVOCATION Member Volunteer
The invocation was delivered by Board Member McLaughlin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Member Volunteer
Chairman Brady led the Pledge of Allegiance
MISSION STATEMENT Member Volunteer
The mission statement was delivered by Board Member Gassaway.
I.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Please sign up on the Public Comment Sign-in sheet near the door
The Chairman opened the public comment period, noting that this period is reserved
for general comments only and is not related to agenda items. Speakers were limited to
three minutes. One speaker, Roger Veldenhoye, was signed up but did not come
forward.
The public comment period was closed.
II.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1.
Approval of Minutes of August 6, 2026, Planning Board Regular Meeting
Moti …
Thu Oct 1, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Board
Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00
General
✓ Decided: Moore County Commissioners held a work session on minor subdivisions.
The Moore County Board of Commissioners met in a special joint session with the Planning Board to discuss minor subdivision processes and proposed text amendments. No formal votes or final policy decisions on minor subdivisions were made by the Commissioners during the meeting. The Board provided consensus direction to staff and consultants to draft a modified amendment package, which will include removing the 500-foot adjacent parcel restriction.
- Directed staff to include the removal of the 500-foot adjacent parcel restriction in the next draft amendment package
- Directed staff to develop draft language incentivizing or requiring access easement-based development
- Directed staff to evaluate the legal feasibility of district-differentiated standards
- Voted unanimously to adjourn the special meeting (4-0)
Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center, Carthage
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
September 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center
302 S McNeill Street, Second Floor
Carthage, NC 28327
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, John Ritter, Tom Adams
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Kurt Cook
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Nick Picerno called the special meeting with the Moore County Planning
Board to order.
INVOCATION
Cameron Dockery offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Picerno stated this meeting was convened to discuss minor subdivisions.
He noted that the previous special meeting had focused on major subdivisions and had
produced productive discussion. He announced that a public hearing on major
subdivision changes would be scheduled for the second October Commissioner
meeting (October 20th) and urged interested residents to plan to attend.
Chairman Picerno also clarified that the highway corridor overlay district would not be
discussed at this meeting, as it was deemed a sufficiently significant issue to warrant
its own dedicated session.
Chairman Picerno offered brief remarks for the benefit of the public and press, stating
that no Commissioner had made any predetermined decisions on the matters under
discussion. He emphasized that the Board remained in a learning and listening mode,
consulting Planning Board members, planning staff, and outside experts Larry Best and
Robert Hayter wh …
Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 16:00
General
Moore County Planning Board to hold quasi-judicial hearings on variance requests
The Planning Board will conduct quasi-judicial hearings regarding two variance requests. These include a request from Patricia Reil for an accessory structure location variance and a request for an accessory structure and interconnection variance for a new Sheetz Vehicle Service Station/Restaurant.
- Variance Request: Accessory Structure Location Variance (Patricia Reil)
- Variance Request: Accessory Structure and Interconnection Variance for new Sheetz Vehicle Service Station/Restaurant
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Historic Courthouse, Carthage
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Moore County
Planning Board
September 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
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 conflice of interest concerning
agenda items the Board will address in this meeting?
III.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1.
Special Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2026
2.
Special Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2026
IV.
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING
1.
Variance Request: (Accessory Structure Location Variance – Patricia Reil,
Applicant and Property Owner)
2.
Variance Request: Accessory Structure and Interconnection Variance for new
Sheetz Vehicle Service Station/Restaurant
V.
BOARD COMMENT PERIOD
ADJOURNMENT
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
General
✓ Decided: Moore County Commissioners held a special meeting and work session on UDO amendments.
The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to receive a presentation and discuss proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments regarding the major subdivision approval process. Planning Director Ruth Pedersen and steering committee process leaders presented details on shifting major subdivisions to a by-right administrative process and moving stormwater management plan submissions. The Board discussed holding a joint work session with the Planning Board and voted unanimously to adjourn.
- Adjourned the special meeting unanimously (7:11 pm)
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
September 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Rick Ryne Public Safety Center
302 S McNeill Street
Carthage, NC 28327
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt
Cook, Johnn Ritter, Tom Adams
Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order, County Manager Wayne Vest offered the
invocation, and Commissioner Cook led the Pledge of Allegiance.
County Manager Vest gave an overview of the meeting and recognized Robert Hayter and
Larry Best who served as the Land Use Plan Steering Committee Process Leaders.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS
1. UDO Amendments
Planning Director Ruth Pedersen gave a presentation on Major Subdivision Approval
Process the Planning Board suggested. This presentation and handouts are hereby
incorporated and made a part of these minutes by attachment as Appendix A.
Discussion was had regarding the decisions of the Planning Board between the Board
of Commissioners and the Planning Board members.
Mr. Hayter and Mr. Best offered comments. Chairman Picerno thanked everyone in
attendance. It was suggested to meet with the Planning Board jointly to allow each board to
come together for a full understanding and in-depth discussion of each of the items in the
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion made by Commissioner Ritter, seconded by Commissioner Cook, the
Board voted unanimously to adjourn the September 21, 2026, Special Meeting of the
Moore County Board of Commissione …
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
County board to hold hearings on zoning, tax revaluation, transit grants
The Moore County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider routine consent items, hold public hearings on a zoning request, a tax revaluation schedule, and a transit grant application, and make several board appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being routine approvals or appointments.
- Public hearing on zoning request to Highway Commercial (B-2) for parcels 20020664, 20200038, 20180532, 20180202
- Public hearing on Schedule of Values for 2027 Revaluation
- Public hearing on FY 2027-2028 5311 Community Transportation Program Grant Application
- Contract award for WPCP Biosolids Tipping with Chambers Development of NC, Inc.
- Contract with Radio Communications Company for Sheriff's Office
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✓ Decided: Board approves $155K for Sheriff's Office radios and updates zoning laws
The Board approved a contract for mobile and portable radios for the Sheriff's Office and rezoned four parcels on US 1 Highway to Highway Commercial. It also amended the Unified Development Ordinance to allow religious institutions in certain residential and agricultural districts. Several board appointments were confirmed and airport project budgets were approved.
- Approved $155,856.85 contract with Radio Communications Company (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of four parcels on US 1 Highway to Highway Commercial (B-2) (unanimous)
- Approved UDO amendment allowing Religious Institutions by right in RA-20, RA-40, RE, PC, and I districts (unanimous)
- Denied UDO amendment for School, Elementary/Middle/High (unanimous)
- Approved $151,524 North Taxilane project budget (unanimous)
- Approved $476,780 Apron Reconstruction project budget (unanimous)
- Called for public hearing on Oct 6, 2026, for FY 2027-2028 5311 Grant Application (unanimous)
- Reappointed Tyler Brady to Board of Health and appointed Linda Tant, Tara Vargovich, and Robert Van Houten to various boards (unanimous)
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
September 15, 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 and Closed Session
Minutes, September 1, 2026
B.
Airport - North Taxilane (Design/Bid) Project (WBS #36237.67.15.1)
C.
Airport - Apron Reconstruction (Design/Bid) Project (WBS #36237.67.14.4).
D.
Finance - Budget Amendments
E.
Information Technology - Email Security Protection Renewal
F.
Planning - Moore County Board of Adjustment Bylaws, Amendment to Section
VIII.B
G.
Public Works - Contract Amendment #2 with W&S of North Carolina for the Surry
Circle Waterline Replacement Project
H.
Public Works - Deed of Dedication for Harrington Lane Waterline Extension
I.
Public Works - Chambers Development of NC, Inc. Service Contract Award for
WPCP Biosolids Tipping
J.
Tax - Tax Releases/Refunds for the Month of August
K.
Transportation - FY 2026-2027 Community Transportation Program (Section
5311) Grant Agreement
L.
Transportation - F …
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
September 15, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Historic Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carthage, NC 28327
MINUTES
BOARD MEMBES 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
Pastor Sammy Frye with Yates-Thagard Baptist Church offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Transportation Director Sonia Biggs led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA
There were no additional agenda items.
Upon motion made by Chairman Picerno, seconded by Vice Chairman Von
Canon, the Board voted unanimously to move the Public Comment Period to
next item of business after the Consent Agenda item.
Chairman Picerno asked whether any commissioner had a conflict of interest
concerning any agenda items and none were declared.
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
taxilane project budget ordinance and resolution, apron reconstruction project budget
ordinance and resolution, budget amendments, board of adjustment bylaws, tax
release/refunds are hereby incorporated and made a part of these minutes by
attachment as Appendices A, B, C, D, and E.
A. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes and Closed Session
Minutes, September 1, 2026
B. Airport - North Taxilane (Design/Bid) Project (WBS #36237.67.15.1)
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General
EMWD board to approve minutes, Phase V project ordinance
The East Moore Water District Board of Directors is meeting to approve minutes from two June 2026 special meetings and to consider a Phase V project ordinance presented by the Public Works Director. The agenda contains only these routine business items.
- Approval of June 2, 2026 special meeting minutes
- Approval of June 4, 2026 special meeting minutes
- East Moore Water District Phase V Project Ordinance
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✓ Decided: EMWD Board approves $400,000 for East Moore Water District Phase V design
The East Moore Water District Board of Directors approved a project ordinance revision to increase funding for the Phase V project. An additional $400,000 will be transferred from the EMWD Capital Reserve Fund 252 for the design phase.
- Approved East Moore Water District Phase V Project Ordinance Revision #1 (unanimous)
- Authorized $400,000 increase for Phase V design phase (unanimous)
- Approved June 2, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
- Approved June 4, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
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Moore County
EMWD Board of Directors
September 15, 2026 | 5:15 PM
Historic Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carthage, NC 28327
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS
A.
East Moore Water District Board of Directors - Approval of the June 2, 2026,
Special Meeting Minutes
B.
East Moore Water District Board of Directors - Approval of the June 4, 2026,
Special Meeting Minutes
C.
Public Works - East Moore Water District Phase V Project Ordinance (Charles
Patnode, Public Works Director)
ADJOURNMENT
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Moore County
EMWD Board of Directors
September 15, 2026 | 5:15 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 the June 2, 2026,
Special Meeting Minutes
Upon motion made by Director Adams, seconded by Director Cook, the
Board voted unanimously to approve the June 2, 2026, Special Meeting
Minutes of the East Moore Water District Board of Directors.
East Moore Water District Board of Directors — Approval of the June 4, 2026,
Special Meeting Minutes
Upon motion made by Director Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Von
Canon, the Board voted unanimously to approve the June 4, 2026, 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 Brain Patnode presented a request for the Board to
approve East Moore Water District Phase V Project Ordinance Revision #1.
On January 6, 2026, the East Moore Water District Board approved the Capital
Project Ordinance for East Moore Water District Phase V for $40,000 for
preliminary engineering.
On September 10, 2026, the Moore County Board of Commissioners held a work
session related to water and sewer topics. In order to move the projects …
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 16:00
General
County board to hear municipal input on opioid settlement funds
The Moore County Board of Commissioners is meeting to receive an update and input from municipal officials regarding the use of opioid settlement funds. The agenda contains only this discussion item before adjournment, with no other business listed.
- Municipal officials update/input regarding opioid settlement funds
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✓ Decided: Moore County reviewed annual opioid settlement funding and community impact data.
The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to receive an annual update on opioid settlement funding from Public Health Director Matt Garner. The presentation covered state and county overdose data trends, funded initiatives, community impacts, and municipal input. No formal policy votes or funding authorizations were recorded during the session.
- Voted 4-0 to adjourn the special meeting
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
September 15, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Historic Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carthage, NC 28327
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
1.
MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS UPDATE / INPUT REGARDING OPIOID SETTLEMENT
FUNDS
ADJOURNMENT
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
September 15, 2026 | 4:00 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, Tom Adams
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
John Ritter
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order
County Manager Wayne Vest gave an overview of the meeting.
1. MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS UPDATE / INPUT REGARDING OPIOID SETTLEMENT
FUNDS
Public Health Director Matt Garner gave a presentation and the annual update on the
Moore County Opioid Settlement Funding. A copy of the presentation/update is hereby
incorporated and made a part of these minutes by attachment as Appendix A.
Commissioner Adams, a representative from Samaritan’s Colony, and Chairman
Picerno offered comments. Chairman Picerno thanked everyone for their positive
comments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon motion made by Commissioner Adams,
seconded by Vice Chairman Von Canon, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn the
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Thu Sep 10, 2026 · 18:00
General
Moore County reviews long-term water and sewer infrastructure plans
The Moore County Board of Commissioners will discuss current capacity, near-term projects, and long-term options for water and sewer systems. Items include updates on the Crystal Lake water source, Highway 211 and Seven Lakes sewer project, and funding allocations.
- Review of Crystal Lake water source options with FEMA assistance
- Highway 211 and Seven Lakes Business District sewer project overview
- Water allocation and sewer expansion threshold discussions
- Fund balances, revenues, and state/federal funding assistance review
- Rate impact analysis for water and sewer services
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✓ Decided: Board directs staff to expedite near-term water and sewer projects
The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to review water and sewer supply alternatives. No formal votes were taken on specific projects, but the Board directed staff to bring near-term project items to the agenda as quickly as possible.
- Directed staff to bring near-term project items to the Board agenda for processing before next summer
- Directed commissioners to use the Moore County Land Use Plan as a framework for water and sewer decisions
- Adjourned meeting at 7:53pm (unanimous)
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
September 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center
302 S. McNeill Street, Second Floor
Carthage, NC 28327
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1.
ITEMS OF BUSINESS
A.
WATER
• Current
o Capacity
o Usage
• Near-Term Projects
o Linden Road Wells
o Other Potential Well Sites
o Storage Capacity / Elevated Tank Options
o Maximizing / Optimizing Pump and Transmission
• Long-Term Projects
o Future Water Sources: Review of Options Evaluated
o Update on Current Option (Crystal Lake)
▪ FEMA Assistance
▪ Camp Easter Road
▪ Safe Yield (Phase 1 and Phase 2)
▪ Treatment Capacity (Phase 1 and Phase 2)
o Wadsworth, McCrimmon, Manor Roads Area Project
o Water Allocation Options
B.
SEWER
• Highway 211 and Seven Lakes Business District Project
o Overview
o Community Meeting
o Policy Considerations for Force Main
• Wastewater Treatment Plant
o Current Capacity
o Daily Usage
o Threshold for Expansion
• Sewer Allocation Options
C.
OTHER
• Fund Balances /Revenues, Dollars Available, State Allocation
• Funding Assistance
o State
o Federal
• Rate Impact Analysis
2.
COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
September 10, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center
302 S. McNeill Street, Second Floor
Carthage, NC 28327
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, John Ritter, and Tom Adams
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Kurt Cook
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Nick Picerno called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
County Manager Wayne Vest offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairman Von Canon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
County Manager Vest gave an overview of the agenda.
1. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Public Works Director Brian Patnode gave a presentation regarding water and sewer
items in Moore County and provided a handout as additional information. The
presentation and handout are hereby incorporated and made a part of these minutes
by attachment as Appendix A.
2. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS
Commissioner Ritter noted that the meeting had productively identified near-term
projects deserving immediate action and surfaced important considerations about each
long-term projects as well, recommending a follow-up work session to continue the
analysis.
Commissioner Adams emphasized that the decisions being made will shape the
county's water future for the next 50 to 100 years, and that the deliberate pace of the
process is appropriate given the stakes.
Vice Chairman Von Canon offered closing remarks on the significance and complexity
of the decisions ahead.
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Board
Moore County Planning Board to discuss rezoning and ordinance amendments
The Planning Board will consider rezoning requests for multi-family apartments and highway commercial use. The meeting also includes the continuation of public hearings regarding Unified Development Ordinance amendments for the Highway Corridor Overlay District.
- Conditional Rezoning: RA-5 to MF-CZ for apartments at 8003 NC 211 Hwy, West End
- Zoning Request: Highway Commercial (B-2) for Parcel IDs 20020664, 20200038, 20180532, and 20180202
- Continued Public Hearing: Unified Development Ordinance amendments to Chapter 7 (Highway Corridor Overlay District)
- Continued Public Hearing: Unified Development Ordinance amendments to Chapter 3 (Highway Corridor Overlay District)
- Election of Vice Chair
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✓ Decided: Planning Board backs fire-code access rules for subdivisions, 3-2
The Moore County Planning Board recommended several Unified Development Ordinance amendments to the Board of Commissioners, including new vehicular access standards for subdivisions that staff said track existing state fire code. It also recommended letting religious institutions be permitted by right in all zoning districts and reclassifying bars, breweries, wineries, tattoo parlors and similar businesses out of the "adult uses" category. A zoning request for four parcels on Highway Commercial (B-2) was pulled and moved to the September 3, 2026 meeting. All votes were recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, which makes the final decision.
- Recommended religious institutions be permitted by right in all zoning districts, including Industrial and Public & Conservation; schools stay as shown in the proposed chart (5-0)
- Recommended reclassifying bar, tavern, brewery, winery, dance club, nightclub, billiards, distillery and pawnshop as retail services, and tattoo/body piercing as offices and general services (5-0)
- Recommended vehicular access easement rules (20-ft width, 13-ft 6-in clearance, 75,000-lb capacity, 96-ft cul-de-sac) (3-2; Jackson and Gassaway opposed)
- Recommended required vehicular access standards (3-2; Jackson and Gassaway opposed)
- Recommended access maintenance, responsible parties, maintenance agreement, documentation/certification, and plat/site plan notice provisions (each 3-2; Jackson and Gassaway opposed)
- Recommended replacing native species tables with a reference to the NC Native Plant Society list and prohibiting all Rank 1 and Rank 2 invasive non-native species (5-0)
- Recommended Chapter 20 definitions updates to align with state law and fire code (5-0)
- Recommended applying Chapter 7 access standards to exempt subdivisions and moving major subdivision stormwater plan approval to final plat stage (19.3.B 5-0; 19.7.G 3-2, Self and Gassaway opposed)
Historic Courthouse, Carthage
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Moore County
Planning Board
September 3, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Historic Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carthage, NC 28327
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER Member Volunteer
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 August 6, 2026, Planning Board Regular 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?
2.
Election of Vice Chair
IV.
PUBLIC HEARING
1.
CONTINUED: Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 7-
General Development Standards, Section 7.8 (Highway Corridor Overlay
District) Section 7.8.A (New Development), Section 7.8.B (Existing
Development), Section 7.8.D (Maintenance and Changes), Section 7.8.E
(Screening Standards), Section 7.8.F (Prohibited Uses), Section 7.8.G
(Conditional Zoning Uses), Section 7.8.H (Stormwater Management), Section
7.8.I (Building Standards), Section 7.8.J (Fences), Section 7.8.K (Parking),
Section 7.8.L ( Access), Section 7.8.M. ( Screening along Highway Rights-of-
Way), Section 7.8.N. (Vehicular Use Area Screening), Section 7.8 O. (Dumpster,
Mechanical & Electrical Equipment, Outdoor Storage Screening), Section 7.8.P (
Signs), Section 7.8.Q (Lighting), and adjust letterin …
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Moore County
Planning Board
August 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Historic Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carthage, NC 28327
MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Tyler Brady; Board Member Ron Jackson;
Board Member Sara Gassaway; Board Member John McLaughlin; Board Member
Curtis Self;
STAFF PRESENT: Ruth Pedersen, Planning Director; Danielle Orloff, Senior Planner
Kathryn Stapleton, Senior Planner; Ashley Robinson, Administrative Officer II;
Laura Williams, Assistant County Manager; Misty Leland, County Attorney;
Tom Blue, County Engineer; Kayla Kern, Deputy
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Brady called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM
INVOCATION Member Volunteer
The invocation was delivered by Board Member John McLaughlin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Member Volunteer
Chairman Brady led the Pledge of Allegiance
MISSION STATEMENT Member Volunteer
The mission statement was delivered by Board Member Curtis Self.
I.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Please sign up on the Public Comment Sign-in sheet near the door
Two members of the public addressed the Board during the public comment period.
Jeff Marcus spoke about stormwater management concerns. He recounted an incident
nature preserve near his property in which a developer improperly cut a trench and
failed to stabilize soil, resulting in significant sediment runoff during recent storms.
A DOT engineer he consulted indicated that such corner-cutting is common because
developers face …
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Board
Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 18:00
Planning Board
Historic Courthouse, Carthage
Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Moore County Board considers zoning amendments and sheriff contract
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding Unified Development Ordinance amendments and a zoning request for Highway Commercial use. The meeting also includes discussions on airport project revisions and a new contract for the Sheriff's Office.
- Public hearing for Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 6 amendments
- Zoning request for Highway Commercial (B-2) for Parcel IDs 20020664, 20200038, 20180532, and 20180202
- Sheriff contract approval with Axon Enterprises, Inc.
- Airport Runway 5 RPZ and ROFA Project Revision 1
- Medicaid transportation contracts with Right Transportation and ASAP Transportation
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✓ Decided: Moore County approves $147,109 contract for new Tasers and budget amendments
The Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Axon Enterprises for Taser 7 and Taser 10 units to equip the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center. The Board also passed several budget amendments and ordinances related to airport projects and committee bylaws.
- Approved $147,109.64 contract with Axon Enterprises for Tasers (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment and transfer for SRO equipment (unanimous)
- Approved 2027 Schedule of Values for consideration at a later meeting (unanimous)
- Called public hearing for September 15, 2026, regarding UDO amendments (unanimembous)
- Called public hearing for September 15, 2026, to zone four US 1 parcels to Highway Commercial (unanimous)
- Approved Runway 5 RPZ and ROFA Project budget ordinance revision (unanimous)
- Approved SCIF Grant Project budget ordinance revision (unanimous)
- Adopted amendments to Planning Board and Subdivision Review Board bylaws regarding attendance records (unanimous)
Historic Courthouse, Carthage
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
September 1, 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, August 14, 2026
B.
Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, August 17, 2026
C.
Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes and Closed Session
Minutes, August 18, 2026
D.
Finance - Budget Amendments
E.
Finance - Airport Runway 5 RPZ and ROFA Project – Revision 1
F.
Airport - SCIF Grant Project Budget Ordinance and Resolution (WBS
#36244.57.15.1) Revision 3
G.
Social Services - Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation Contract - Right
Transportation
H.
Social Services - Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation Contract — ASAP
Transportation
3.
RECOGNITIONS
4.
PRESENTATIONS
A.
Tax - 2027 Schedule of Values/Timeline (Gary Briggs, Tax Administrator)
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
Planning - Call to Public Hearing to consider Unified Development Ordinance
Amendment to Chapter 6 (Table of Uses), Section 6.1 (Principal Use Table)
(Ruth …
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
September 1, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Historic Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carthage, NC 28327
MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook, John Ritter, and Tom Adams
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Chairman Nick Picerno
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Von Canon called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone in
attendance.
INVOCATION
Elder A. Kevin Medlin with First Tabernacle Beth El in Southern Pines offered the
invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Planning Director Ruth Pedersen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA
There were no additional agenda items.
Vice Chairman Von Canon asked whether any commissioner had a conflict of
interest regarding agenda items the Board would address during this meeting
and none were identified.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Ritter,
the Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda as presented. The
budget amendments, runway project budget ordinance and resolution, and SCIF
project budget ordinance and resolution 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, August 14, 2026
B. Board of Commissioners - Special Meeting Minutes, August 17, 2026
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Minutes, August 18, 2026
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 17:30
General
Moore County Board to consider fire truck purchase, road naming, and appointments
The Moore County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a public hearing on a road name ordinance amendment, and several new business items including a fire apparatus acquisition for Pinebluff, a contract amendment, and a grant for a Veterans Treatment Court. The board will also make appointments to various boards and committees, and enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Public hearing on amendment to Road Name and Addressing Ordinance to add one road
- Contract with Burr Grading, Inc. for biosolids trucking at WPCP
- Authorization of Fire Department Apparatus Acquisition - Pinebluff 2004 Pierce Enforcer Rescue
- Trillium Grant for Veterans Treatment Court
- Resolution supporting Senate Bill 992 but opposing notice requirements
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✓ Decided: Board votes 4-1 to start upset bid process for vacant Davis Center
The Board voted 4-1 to direct the County Manager to begin the upset bid process for the vacant Davis Community Center, with Commissioner Ritter dissenting. The Board also approved several contracts and grants, including a PFAS assessment contract amendment, a fire truck purchase for Pinebluff, and a $50,000 grant for the Veterans Treatment Court. A resolution supporting Senate Bill 992 but opposing its notice requirements was adopted unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and tax releases/refunds (unanimous)
- Approved Contract Amendment #8 with S&ME, Inc. for PFAS assessment at landfill, increasing not-to-exceed amount by $73,100 to $188,100 (unanimous)
- Authorized Town of Pinebluff Fire and Rescue to purchase 2004 Pierce Enforcer rescue truck, with county funding not to exceed $72,479 (unanimous)
- Accepted $50,000 Trillium Health Resources grant for Veterans Treatment Court and approved budget amendment (unanimous)
- Voted 4-1 to instruct County Manager to start upset bid process for Davis Center, with Commissioner Ritter voting no
- Adopted resolution supporting Senate Bill 992 but opposing its notice requirements (unanimous)
- Appointed Larry Best to Airport Authority, Carol O'Reilly and Benjamin Wacker to Board of Health, Matthew Wimberly to Planning Board, Joanna King to Library Board, and Joanna Ratchford to Nursing Home Advisory Committee (all unanimous)
- Approved amendment to Road Name and Addressing Ordinance adding Ashton Lane (unanimous)
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
August 18, 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, August 4, 2026
B.
Finance - Budget Amendments
C.
Health - FY27 Activity 117 Public Health Infrastructure: Local Workforce
Development Agreement Addendum
D.
Tax - Tax Releases/Refunds for the Month of July
E.
Public Works - Contract with Burr Grading, Inc. for Biosolids Trucking - WPCP
3.
RECOGNITIONS
A.
Board of Commissioners - Constitution Week Proclamation 2026 (Marsha
Jacobs, Registrar, Alfred Moore Chapter, NSDAR)
4.
PRESENTATIONS
A.
Tax - 2026 Session of the Moore County Board of Equalization and Review
(Susan Adams, Chairman , Board of Equalization and Review)
5.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
GIS/IT - Public Hearing - Amendment to the Road Name and Addressing
Ordinance to Add One Road (Rachel Smith, GIS Coordinator)
6.
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
7.
OLD BUSINESS
8.
NEW BUSINESS
A.
Property Management - S&ME, Inc. Contract Amendment #8 (G …
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
August 18, 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
The invocation was delivered by Father Hutchens of Christ Church Anglican of
Southern Pines.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Assistant Finance Director Chris Morgan.
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 during this meeting and none
were identified.
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 the tax release/refunds are hereby
incorporated and made a part of these minutes by attachment as Appendices A and B.
A. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes, August 4, 2026
B. Finance - Budget Amendments
C. Health - FY27 Activity 117 Public Health Infrastructure: Local Workforce
Development Agreement Addendum
D. Tax - Tax Releases/Refunds for the Month of July
E. Public Works - Contract with Burr Grading, Inc. for Biosolids Trucking - WPCP
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3. RECOGNITIONS
A.
Board of Commissioners - Constitution Week Proclamation 2026
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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 16:00
General
✓ Decided: Board hears Flock camera presentation; no vote taken
The Moore County Board of Commissioners held an informational workshop on the Sheriff's Office use of Flock ALPR cameras. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the program. The board heard presentations from Sheriff Ronnie Fields and Major Eric Galloway, discussed data security, audits, and public concerns, and clarified that the board does not direct the elected Sheriff's operations.
- Adjourned the special meeting unanimously (5-0)
- No vote taken on Flock camera program; informational only
- Sheriff agreed to include aggregate Flock usage data in monthly reports to the Board
Moore County Senior Enrichment Center, West End
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
August 17, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Moore County Senior Enrichment Center
Grand Hall, 8040 US-15
West End, NC
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 and welcomed everyone in attendance.
INVOCATION
County Manager Wayne Vest offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Picerno stated that the meeting was informational in nature and would not
include a public comment period. He invited anyone wishing to provide comments to
sign up to speak during the public comment period at a Regular Meeting.
1. FLOCK CAMERAS DISCUSSION
Sheriff Ronnie Fields opened the discussion by introducing Chief Deputy Andy Conway
and Major Eric Galloway, characterizing Major Galloway as the subject matter expert
on forensic and investigative technology. Sheriff Fields expressed appreciation to the
Board and spoke directly to the public, urging attendees to approach the presentation
with an open mind. He briefly highlighted two recent high-profile cases in Moore County
in which Flock cameras proved instrumental: a double homicide at Woodlake, where
camera data confirmed the suspect had left Moore County and enabled coordination
with Virginia and Ohio authorities leading to an arrest the same afternoon; and a triple
homicide investigation, in which Flock camera footage …
Fri Aug 14, 2026 · 18:00
General
Board discusses Seven Lakes sewer system and roads plans
The Moore County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the Seven Lakes sewer system and roads, including Phase 1 and Phase 2 plans. The agenda also includes comments from state legislators and commissioner remarks. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Seven Lakes sewer system and roads Phase 1 and Phase 2 plans
- Comments by Senator McInnis and Representative Jackson
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✓ Decided: No quorum; meeting adjourned without action
The Board of Commissioners met but lacked a quorum, so no official business could be conducted. The meeting was called to order and adjourned one minute later without acting on any agenda items.
- No decisions made due to lack of quorum
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# Moore County Board of Commissioners
August 14, 2026 | 6:00 PM Seven Lakes West Community Center 556 Longleaf Drive West End, NC 27376
## AGENDA
|||CALL TO ORDER||
|---|---|---|---|
|||INVOCATION|PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE|
|1.||INTRODUCTIONS||
|2.||A. B.|DISCUSSION OF SEVEN LAKES SEWER SYSTEM AND ROADS Phase 1 Plans Phase 2 Plans|
|3.|||COMMENTS BY SENATOR MCINNIS AND REPRESENTATIVE JACKSON|
|4.||ADJOURNMENT|COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS|
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
August 14, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Seven Lakes West Community Center
556 Longleaf Drive
West End, NC 27376
MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman Nick Picerno and John Ritter
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, Kurt Cook and Tom Adams
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. A quorum of the Board was
not present. Therefore, the Board was unable to conduct official business or act on the
matters listed on the agenda.
There being no further business that could be conducted in the absence of a quorum,
the meeting was adjourned at 6:01pm.
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Planning Board
Planning Board to hold public hearings on zoning and development ordinance changes
The Moore County Planning Board will conduct public hearings on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, including changes to zoning classifications and development standards. The board will also review subdivision regulations and receive updates from the Planning Department.
- Public Hearing on Unified Development Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 6 (Table of Uses), Section 6.1 (Principal Use Table)
- Zoning Request to Highway Commercial (B-2) for Parcel IDs 20020664, 20200038, 20180532, and 20180202
- Continued discussion on Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapters 14, 7, and 20
- Old Business: Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 19 (Subdivisions) Section 19.3.B, 19.7.G, and 19.16
- Planning Department report by Ruth Pedersen
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✓ Decided: Planning Board recommends denial of major subdivision by-right approval
The Moore County Planning Board recommended denial of UDO amendments that would have removed the Special Use Permit requirement for major subdivisions in RA-20, RA-40, and RA-USB districts, making them permitted by right. The board also voted on multiple Chapter 19 subdivision amendments, approving some modifications and denying others, with several items continued to future meetings due to tie votes. The board recommended approval of a modified Section 19.6.A that removes only the 500-foot adjacency restriction while retaining the four-lot maximum for minor subdivisions.
- Recommended denial of Chapter 6 major subdivision by-right amendments (7-1)
- Found Chapter 6 amendments inconsistent with land use plan (7-1)
- Approved modified Section 19.6.A removing 500-foot rule, keeping 4-lot max (8-0)
- Denied Section 19.7.A redefining major subdivisions by acreage (8-0)
- Denied Section 19.7.C replacing BOC approval with SRB (7-1)
- Approved Section 19.6.D life safety access standards for minor subdivisions (8-0)
- Approved Section 19.7.E life safety standards for major subdivision plats (8-0)
- Approved Section 19.8.J replacing native species list with prohibited list (8-0)
Historic Courthouse, Carthage
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Moore County
Planning Board
August 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Historic Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carthage, NC 28327
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER Member Volunteer
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 July 9, 2026, Planning Board Special 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. Public Hearing to consider Unified Development Ordinance Amendment to
Chapter 6 (Table of Uses), Section 6.1 (Principal Use Table)
2. Public Hearing to consider Unified Development Ordinance Amendment to
Chapter 6 (Table of Uses), Section 6.1 (Principal Use Table).
3. Zoning Request to Highway Commercial (B-2) Parcel ID 20020664, 20200038,
20180532, and 20180202
4. CONTINUED: Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 14 –
Appeals & Variances, Section 14.1.B (Appeal of Administrative Decision-
Applicability),
5. CONTINUED: Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 7-
General Development Standards, Section 7.2 (Access to Lots), Section 7.11.H
(List of Recommended Native Species), Section 7.11.I (List of Native Species
Not Recommended), Section 7.11.J (List of Prohibited Species) and adjust …
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Moore County
Planning Board Special Meeting
July 9, 2026 | 4:00 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; Board
Member Curtis Self;
STAFF PRESENT: Ruth Pedersen, Planning Director; Danielle Orloff, Senior Planner;
Ashley Robinson, Administrative Officer; Wayne Vest, County Manager; Laura
Williams, Assistant County Manager; Misty Leland, County Attorney; Brian Patnode,
Public Works Director; Tom Blue, County Engineer; Matthew Dawkins; Deputy Fire
Marshall; Nicholas Stamatopoulos, Assistant Fire Marshal; Zachary Garner, Support
Specialist II and Brad Huizinga, Kayla Kern Sheriff
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Brady called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Board Member David McLean.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Tyler Brady led the Pledge of Allegiance
MISSION STATEMENT
I.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The Chair opened the general public comment period, clarifying that speakers
addressing a specific public hearing item later on the agenda should reserve their
comments for that hearing and would not be permitted to speak at both.
Danny Harward expressed concern over what he described as exponential growth
across Moore County. He stated that he had …
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 17:30
Board of Commissioners
Board to consider PFAS settlement spending, fleet policy, and road naming
The Moore County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a capital project ordinance revision for PFAS settlement funds (Fund 414), revisions to the vehicle fleet policy, and a contract for non-emergency Medicaid transportation. A public hearing will be held on an amendment to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance to add one road. The board will also review appointments to county boards and committees.
- Finance - PFAS Settlement (Fund 414) Capital Project Ordinance - Revision #5
- Administration - Vehicle Fleet Policy Revisions
- Social Services - Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation Contract - Safe Journey Solutions LLC
- GIS/IT - Public Hearing on Amendment to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance to Add One Road
- Elections - Sole Source with Election Systems & Software, LLC
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✓ Decided: Board approves $451K United Rentals contract extension for wastewater plant
The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved Contract Amendment No. 2 with United Rentals, extending the contract through September 30, 2026, and increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $451,422.30 for continued blower rental at the Water Pollution Control Plant. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included vehicle fleet policy revisions and a PFAS settlement capital project ordinance revision. A public hearing was scheduled for August 18, 2026, to consider adding ASHTON LN to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance. The board discussed public concerns about Flock cameras and scheduled a work session with the Sheriff's Department for August 17, 2026.
- Approved Contract Amendment No. 2 with United Rentals, extending contract to Sept 30, 2026, and increasing amount to $451,422.30 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including vehicle fleet policy revisions and PFAS Settlement Capital Project Ordinance Revision 5 (unanimous)
- Called public hearing for Aug 18, 2026, to consider adding ASHTON LN to Road Name and Addressing Ordinance (unanimous)
- Scheduled work session with Sheriff's Department on Aug 17, 2026, to address public concerns about Flock cameras
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
August 4, 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, July 21, 2026
B. Board of Commissioners - Boards, Committees, and Commissions Attendance
Bylaws Amendment Deadline Extension
C. Administration - Vehicle Fleet Policy Revisions
D. Elections - Sole Source with Election Systems & Software, LLC
E. Finance - PFAS Settlement (Fund 414) Capital Project Ordinance - Revision #5
F. Social Services - Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation Contract - Safe
Journey Solutions LLC
3. RECOGNITIONS
4. PRESENTATIONS
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. GIS/IT - Call to Public Hearing - Amendment to the Road Name and Addressing
Ordinance to Add One Road (Rachel Smith, GIS Coordinator)
6. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. APPOINTMENTS
A. Board of Commissioners - Moore County Boards and Committees Appointments
Review for August 2026
10. ADDITIONAL AGENDA
11. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
12. MANAGER’S REPORT
13. COMMISSIONERS’ …
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
August 4, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Historic Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carthage, NC 28327
MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon, and Kurt Cook
BOARD MEMBES ABSENT
John Ritter and Tom Adams
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairman Von Canon called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
Reverend Thearon Willis of Carthage United Methodist Church offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Budgeting and Auditing Director Tami Golden led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. ADDITIONAL AGENDA
Upon motion made by Chairman Picerno, seconded by Commissioner Cook, the
Board voted unanimously to add one item under New Business: Contract
Amendment No. 2 with United Rentals for the Water Pollution Control Plant.
Vice Chairman Von Canon asked whether any commissioner had a conflict of
interest regarding agenda items the Board will address during this meeting, and
none were identified.
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion made by Chairman Picerno, seconded by Commissioner Cook, the
Board voted unanimously to approve the consent agenda as presented. The
vehicle fleet policy revisions, and the PFAS settlement capital project ordinance
revision 5 are hereby incorporated and made a part of these minutes by attachment as
Appendices A and B.
A. Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting Minutes, July 21, 2026
B. Board of Commissioners - Boards, Committees, and Commissions Attendance
Bylaws Amendment Deadline Extension
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 18:00
General
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.
- Finance – Courthouse and Detention Buildings Capital Project Ordinance (Fund 432) – Revision 21
- Finance – North Moore High School Capital Project Ordinance (Fund 483) – Revision 4
- Public Safety – 2026 Duke Energy Foundation Grant
- Sheriff – Approval of Contract with Family Ford, Inc. dba Hardy Family Ford
- Legal – Resolution Dissolving the Moore County Fire Commission
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✓ Decided: Moore County Board of Commissioners holds closed session on real property
The Board entered a closed session to consult with an attorney and discuss terms for the acquisition of real property. The Board later voted to seal the minutes of that session. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Voted unanimously to enter closed session for attorney consultation and real property acquisition terms
- Voted unanimously to return to open session and seal closed session minutes
- Voted unanimously to move the Public Comment Period to the third item of business
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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
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
June 16, 2026 14:30 PM
Historic Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carthage, NC 28327
MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon (recused from the closed
session), John Ritter, Tom Adams, and Kurt Cook (entered the meeting at 5:30pm)
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order at 4:30pm.
CLOSED SESSION
Upon motion made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman Picerno,
the Board voted unanimously to enter into closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. §
143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public
body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and
the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged; and N.C.G.S. § 143-
318.11 (a)(5) to establish or instruct staff regarding the price and other material
terms for the acquisition of real property.
Upon motion made by Vice Chairman Von Canon, seconded by Commissioner
Ritter, the Board voted unanimously to return to open session and seal the
minutes at 5:30pm.
INVOCATION
County Manager Wayne Vest offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Ritter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. ADDITIONAL AGENDA
3.
There were no additional agenda items.
Upon motion made by Chairman Picerno, seconded by Vice Chairman Von
Canon, the Board voted unanimously to move the Public Comment Period to the
third item of business.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
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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.
- Proposed UDO amendments to Chapter 19 regarding subdivision submittal and review requirements
- Proposed UDO amendments to Chapter 7 regarding Highway Corridor Overlay District standards
- Proposed UDO amendments to Chapter 3 regarding Highway Corridor Overlay District intent
- Proposed UDO amendments to Chapter 6 regarding the Principal Use Table for major subdivisions
- Proposed UDO amendments to Chapter 7 regarding lot access and native species lists
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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.
- Recommended UDO amendment to reclassify massage and bodywork therapy (7-0)
- Recommended UDO amendment to remove accessory structure size restrictions (7-0)
- Recommended UDO amendment to allow Amenity Centers as accessory uses (7-0)
- Continued several UDO amendments to the July 9, 2026 meeting
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 …
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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
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
in …
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.
- Authorization of Fire Department Apparatus Acquisition — Eagle Springs Toyne Pumper Engine
- Public Hearing on Conventional Rezoning Request: ParID 00053286, US 15‑501 Hwy
- Public Hearings on Unified Development Ordinance amendments to Chapters 6, 8, and related sections
- Creative Resurfacing, LLC Contract for Water Pollution Control Plant
- NC Forestry Service Contract for FY 2026‑2027 (consent agenda)
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✓ Decided: Board enters closed session for legal and property talks
The Moore County Board of Commissioners met and voted unanimously to enter closed session to consult with an attorney and discuss real property acquisition terms. They returned to open session and sealed the minutes. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.
- Entered closed session for attorney consultation and property acquisition (unanimous)
- Returned to open session and sealed minutes (unanimous)
- Moved public comment period to third agenda item (unanimous)
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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 …
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Moore County
Board of Commissioners
June 16, 2026 14:30 PM
Historic Courthouse
1 Courthouse Square
Carthage, NC 28327
MINUTES
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman Nick Picerno, Vice Chairman Jim Von Canon (recused from the closed
session), John Ritter, Tom Adams, and Kurt Cook (entered the meeting at 5:30pm)
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Picerno called the meeting to order at 4:30pm.
CLOSED SESSION
Upon motion made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Chairman Picerno,
the Board voted unanimously to enter into closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. §
143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with an attorney employed or retained by the public
body in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and
the public body, which privilege is hereby acknowledged; and N.C.G.S. § 143-
318.11 (a)(5) to establish or instruct staff regarding the price and other material
terms for the acquisition of real property.
Upon motion made by Vice Chairman Von Canon, seconded by Commissioner
Ritter, the Board voted unanimously to return to open session and seal the
minutes at 5:30pm.
INVOCATION
County Manager Wayne Vest offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Ritter led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2.
ADDITIONAL AGENDA
3.
There were no additional agenda items.
Upon motion made by Chairman Picerno, seconded by Vice Chairman Von
Canon, the Board voted unanimously to move the Public Comment Period to the
third item of business.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
John Misia …
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.
- Approval of May 7, 2026, Planning Board minutes
- Public hearing on UDO amendments to Chapter 6 (Uses), Chapter 8 (Specific Standards), and Chapter 19 (Subdivisions)
- UDOs for Chapter 7 (General Development Standards) continued to July 9
- UDOs for Chapter 3 (Intent of Zoning Districts) continued to July 9
- UDOs for Chapter 14 (Appeals & Variances) continued to July 9
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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.
- Approved April 2, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
- Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement (5-0)
- Recommended rezoning of ParID 00053286 on US 15-501 Hwy to Board of Commissioners (5-0)
Historic Courthouse, Carthage
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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 …
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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
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
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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 th …
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.
- Adoption of the FY 2026-2027 East Moore Water District Budget Ordinance
budgetwaterordinancemoore-county
1 Courthouse Sq., Carthage
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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
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🌐 County-level context (Moore County)
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Net migration+935 people (+$84.0M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)13 ({"Hurricane": 11, "Severe Ice Storm": 2, "Snowstorm": 2, "Bi · last Sat Jan 24, 2026)
Traffic fatalities17 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments2,516 (36,324 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,135/mo (644 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy16.3% (low numeracy 26% · 2017)
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1,077
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$384.0M
Spending$409.2M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load HIGH
Outstanding debt$249.7M
Debt-to-revenue0.65×
Debt-load index74 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
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