Moore County public meetings in 2021
42 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The East Moore Water District Board of Directors held a special meeting and unanimously approved three items. They approved the minutes from the November 16, 2021 special meeting. They approved an engineering agreement amendment with LKC Engineering for the Phase 4 project, contingent on approval by the County Attorney and USDA. They also accepted the Deed of Dedication for water utilities at Fox Grove Phase 4.
- Approved the November 16, 2021 special meeting minutes (5-0).
- Approved engineering agreement amendment no. 4 with LKC Engineering for the EMWD Phase 4 project, authorizing the Chairman to sign contingent on County Attorney and USDA approval (5-0).
- Accepted the Deed of Dedication for water utilities at Fox Grove Phase 4 (5-0).
- Adjourned the special meeting at 10:19 a.m. (5-0).
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including the RLUAC bylaw revisions, and authorized the purchase of a new vac truck for $447,698 from Carolina Industrial Equipment, Inc. The board also approved a contract amendment with Stanley Convergent Security Solutions for a detention center control room upgrade, and revised the personnel policy to implement a new state law providing a special separation allowance for law enforcement officers. Several appointments were made to various boards and committees.
- Approved consent agenda including RLUAC bylaw revisions, budget amendments, and contract amendment with Duke University (5-0)
- Approved $447,698 vac truck purchase contract with Carolina Industrial Equipment, Inc. and budget amendment (5-0)
- Approved contract amendment with Stanley Convergent Security Solutions for detention center control room upgrade (5-0)
- Approved personnel policy revision to implement Session Law 2021-188 special separation allowance for law enforcement (5-0)
- Appointed Jayne P. Lee to Board of Health for unexpired term ending April 30, 2022
- Reappointed Richard Maness to Local Emergency Planning Committee for term ending December 31, 2024
- Reappointed Helen Schillaci to Nursing and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee for term ending December 31, 2024
- Appointed Kelly Green and Kimmie Dowdy to Transportation Advisory Board for unexpired terms
Planning Board
The Moore County Planning Board held a procedural meeting, approving the consent agenda and minutes from November 4, 2021, and electing Bobby Hyman as vice chair. No substantive decisions were made.
- Approved consent agenda and November 4, 2021 minutes (7-0)
- Elected Bobby Hyman as vice chair (7-0)
Board of Commissioners
The East Moore Water District Board of Directors approved Change Order #4 with Metcon, Inc. for the EMWD Phase 4 project, increasing the construction contract by $837,447.50 and extending the contract time by 160 days. The board also approved the November 2, 2021 special meeting minutes. Both actions passed unanimously 4-0.
- Approved November 2, 2021 special meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved EMWD Phase 4 Change Order #4 with Metcon, Inc., increasing contract by $837,447.50 and adding 160 days (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a land swap with Hope Wilson to expand the landfill buffer, authorized signing of national opioid settlements expected to bring about $7 million, and approved multiple vehicle purchases. The board also adopted new records retention schedules, a personnel policy revision, and several airport project budgets.
- Approved land swap with Hope Wilson exchanging 33.02 acres for landfill buffer (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of national opioid settlements with McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and Johnson & Johnson
- Approved contracts with Capital Ford for 5 vehicles totaling $148,141.50
- Approved contracts with Performance Automotive Group for 6 vehicles totaling $133,690.49
- Adopted updated records retention and disposition schedules dated 10/1/21
- Approved personnel policy revision allowing returning retirees to resume retiree insurance rates
- Approved airport project budgets for EMS building renovation ($60,000), hangar taxiways ($250,000), and land acquisition services ($59,600)
- Reappointed Jason Blackburn, Renee Brooks, and Buddy Howell to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Planning Board
The Moore County Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of two Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendments to the Board of Commissioners. The first amendment includes updates to various chapters, such as use tables, home occupations, offices, watershed overlays, enforcement, and subdivisions. The second amendment, requested by TIJJS, LLC, would allow high-impact outdoor recreation uses in the Urban Transition Highway Corridor Overlay District under conditional zoning. The board also tabled the election of a Vice Chair until the next meeting.
- Approved consent agenda and March 4, 2021 minutes (4-0)
- Tabled election of Vice Chair to next meeting (4-0)
- Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement for UDO text amendment (4-0)
- Recommended approval of UDO text amendment to County Commissioners (4-0)
- Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement for Highway Corridor Overlay amendment (4-0)
- Recommended approval of Highway Corridor Overlay text amendment to County Commissioners (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The East Moore Water District Board of Directors approved a reconciling change order with MetCon, Inc. for the EMWD Phase 4 project, decreasing the construction contract by $131,372.97 and increasing contract time by 58 days. The board also accepted a deed of dedication for Brookwood Phase 2 East and Ingleside subdivision and approved the October 5, 2021, special meeting minutes. All votes were 4-0.
- Approved October 5, 2021, special meeting minutes (4-0)
- Accepted deed of dedication for Brookwood Phase 2 East and Ingleside (4-0)
- Approved reconciling change order #3 with MetCon, Inc., decreasing contract by $131,372.97 and increasing time by 58 days (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including minutes, budget amendments, and a resolution accepting a final high offer to purchase property. They recognized George Little for a national trustee award and proclaimed November as Adoption Awareness Month. Appointments were made to the Aging Advisory Council and Planning Board.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget amendments, and property purchase resolution (5-0)
- Adopted resolution honoring George Little, 2021 Trustee of the Year
- Proclaimed November 2021 as Adoption Awareness Month
- Reappointed Loretta Jacobs to Aging Advisory Council for three-year term expiring November 30, 2024
- Appointed two members to Planning Board to fill unexpired terms through June 30, 2023
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included $94,326.47 in digital learning invoices for Moore County Schools, a $85,014.56 sole-source contract with Globe Communications for fiber relocation, and the appointment of Jaimie Walters as an additional Review Officer. The board also approved the FY 2022-23 Community Transportation Program grant application and reappointed Commissioner Quis to the TARPO Rural Transportation Advisory Committee.
- Approved $94,326.47 in digital learning invoices for Moore County Schools
- Approved $85,014.56 sole-source contract with Globe Communications for fiber relocation
- Appointed Jaimie Walters as additional Review Officer
- Approved FY 2022-23 Community Transportation Program grant application ($310,084)
- Reappointed Commissioner Quis to TARPO Rural Transportation Advisory Committee
- Appointed Tim Venjohn to Village of Whispering Pines Tree Board ETJ
- Approved consent agenda including tax releases, budget amendments, and capital project revision
Board of Commissioners
The East Moore Water District Board of Directors approved the September 7, 2021, special meeting minutes and a contract amendment with LKC Engineering for the Morrison Bridge Road Water Main Replacement Project, contingent on County Attorney approval. All votes were 4-0.
- Approved September 7, 2021 special meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved contract amendment no. 2 with LKC Engineering for Morrison Bridge Road Water Main Replacement Project, contingent on County Attorney approval (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to revise its five residency districts using 2020 census data, with populations ranging from 14,027 to 26,681. The board also approved several contracts, including the purchase of nine patrol vehicles and an amendment to the inmate food services contract.
- Adopted resolution revising commissioner residency districts (5-0)
- Approved $247,356 contract with Ilderton Dodge for nine patrol vehicles
- Approved Amendment No. 4 to Aramark inmate food services contract (3.85% CPI increase)
- Authorized establishment of Digital Inclusion Task Force
- Approved Amendment No. 2 to EMS billing contract with EMS Management and Consultants
- Appointed four ETJ members to Town of Cameron Planning Board
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and budget amendments (5-0)
- Adopted Mental Illness Awareness Week proclamation
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with WithersRavenel, Inc. for engineering services related to relocating the Aberdeen residential collection site, funding the first two tasks at $60,000. The board also approved addenda with Moseley Architects, a resolution regarding Sandhills Center Board appointments, and made several appointments to the Fire Commission.
- Approved $60,000 engineering contract with WithersRavenel for Aberdeen collection site (Tasks 1-2)
- Approved Addendum #4 with Moseley Architects
- Approved Addendum #5 with Moseley Architects
- Approved resolution for Sandhills Center Board composition exception
- Reappointed Chief Mike Cameron to Fire Commission (East Region)
- Reappointed Chief Rich Lambdin to Fire Commission (Central Region)
- Appointed Chief Carlton Cole to Fire Commission (South Region)
- Appointed James Dunlap as citizen member to Fire Commission
Board of Commissioners
The East Moore Water District Board of Directors held a special meeting and approved two sets of prior meeting minutes and accepted a deed of dedication for the Brookwood Phase 2 West subdivision. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved June 15, 2021 special meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved June 17, 2021 special meeting minutes (5-0)
- Accepted Deed of Dedication for Brookwood Phase 2 West subdivision (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a contract amendment with Xylem Dewatering Solutions, increasing the temporary bypass pump rental contract to $103,538.55 and extending it to September 28, 2021. The Board also approved a new contract with Hilco Transport, LLC for hauling recycling materials, and approved several other routine items including budget amendments, a property sale resolution, and appointments.
- Approved Contract Amendment No. 1 with Xylem Dewatering Solutions, increasing the bypass pump rental contract to $103,538.55
- Approved service contract with Hilco Transport, LLC for hauling recycling materials, not to exceed $106,000 for FY 21-22 and $140,000 per year through June 30, 2024
- Adopted resolution authorizing upset bid process for sale of Woodlake CC Lot 41, accepting $250 offer from Coast 2 Coast Group LLC
- Approved budget amendments, including $115,000 for 361 ELC Reopening Schools grant and other adjustments
- Approved updated Moore County Transportation Services System Safety Plan
- Approved FY2022/2023 Memorandum of Understanding with Monarch for transportation services
- Approved amendment to Planning and Inspections FY 21/22 fee schedule
- Adopted National Recovery Month Proclamation
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss potential uses of $19.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds. Presentations covered eligible uses, public works projects, and broadband expansion. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the board agreed to hold another work session once more guidance is available.
- No formal decisions or votes taken at this work session
- Heard presentation on ARP fund eligibility and uses from NC Pandemic Recovery Office
- Reviewed potential public works projects eligible for ARP funding
- Discussed broadband expansion options and potential use of ARP funds
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including the FY22 543 Enhancing Detection Activities Original Addendum Agreement for $783,987 and the FY22 CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program Grant for $83,270. They also approved two road name additions (Dewport Rd and Wits End Trl) to the addressing ordinance, amendments to the Board of Adjustment bylaws, and contracts for three solid waste vehicles. Appointments were made to several advisory boards.
- Approved FY22 543 Enhancing Detection Activities grant agreement for $783,987
- Approved FY22 CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Program grant for $83,270
- Added Dewport Rd and Wits End Trl to Road Name and Addressing Ordinance
- Approved amendments to Board of Adjustment Bylaws and Rules of Procedure
- Approved contract to purchase 2022 Mack Granite truck for $169,150
- Approved contract to purchase 2020 Hyundai HL940A wheel loader for $141,267.82
- Approved contract to purchase John Deere 655K track loader for $253,510.28
- Appointed members to Nursing and Adult Care Home, JCPC, and Workforce Development Board
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved the 2021 Urgent Repair Program, accepting $100,000 in state funding plus a $5,000 local match, and adopted the associated policies and budget amendment. The board also called public hearings for August 17 to consider adding two new roads (Dewport Rd and Wits End Trl) to the county's road naming ordinance. Consent agenda items were approved, including digital learning invoices and a copier contract amendment.
- Approved 2021 Urgent Repair Program: accepted $100,000 grant, $5,000 local match, adopted policies and budget amendment
- Called public hearings for Aug 17 on adding Dewport Rd and Wits End Trl to road ordinance
- Approved consent agenda including $262,299.14 digital learning invoices and Systel copier contract amendment
- Approved appointments to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and Library Board of Trustees
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a $150,225 contract with Carolina Construction and Restoration LLC to demolish up to 13 homes under the Hurricane Florence Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The board also approved several other contracts, including a $167,648 sole-source purchase of water meters from Badger Meter, Inc., and a $160,125 contract with ELJ Inc. for valve vault and scum drain replacement at the Water Pollution Control Plant. Gary Briggs was reappointed as Tax Administrator for a four-year term at an annual salary of $103,000.
- Approved $150,225 demolition contract with Carolina Construction and Restoration LLC for up to 13 homes (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program)
- Approved $167,648 sole-source purchase contract with Badger Meter, Inc. for water meters
- Approved $160,125 service contract with ELJ Inc. for valve vault and scum drain replacement
- Reappointed Gary Briggs as Tax Administrator for four years at $103,000 annual salary
- Approved FY22 5311 Community Transportation Program Grant Agreement with NCDOT
- Approved FY22 Home and Community Care Block Grant contract for $795,939
- Approved NC Forest Service contract for FY22 with $177,659 county contribution
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Moore County Schools and Sandhills Center for $250,000 in behavioral health funding
Board of Commissioners
The East Moore Water District Board of Directors held a special meeting and approved the May 18, 2021 special meeting minutes. The board also approved a budget amendment presented by Finance Director Caroline Xiong, which adjusts revenue and expense line items for system development fees. All votes were unanimous (4-0).
- Approved May 18, 2021 special meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved budget amendment for FY 2020/2021 (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved accepting $19,594,757 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, and amended the FY2021 budget to create a new Special Revenue fund (Fund 241) for tracking. The board also approved several contracts, including a five-year hosted VOIP services agreement with TrueIP Solutions, a five-year inmate medical services contract with Southern Health Partners, and a lime slurry purchase award with Polytec, Inc. for wastewater treatment. Additionally, the board approved a consent agenda that included budget amendments, a bad debt write-off, and a memorandum of understanding between Aging and MCTS for transportation services.
- Approved acceptance of $19,594,757 in American Rescue Plan funds (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendment creating Special Revenue Fund 241 for COVID recovery funds (unanimous)
- Approved 5-year TrueIP Solutions hosted VOIP contract, $405,137.93 total (unanimous)
- Approved 5-year Southern Health Partners inmate medical services contract, $369,780 first year (unanimous)
- Approved Polytec, Inc. lime slurry purchase award, not to exceed $123,050 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including bad debt write-offs and Aging/MCTS MOU (unanimous)
- Reappointed Bonnie McPeake to CVB Board, 3-year term (unanimous)
- Reappointed Larry Caddell to Sandhills Community College Board of Trustees, 4-year term (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a joint work session with the Airport Authority, receiving a detailed presentation on airport operations, finances, and future capital needs. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational only, with discussion on hangar demand, funding gaps, and potential cost savings. The board adjourned unanimously (5-0).
- Adjourned special meeting (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The East Moore Water District Board of Directors approved a resolution to issue up to $3,100,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, to refund outstanding 2011 water bonds. The board also received the proposed FY 2022 budget and scheduled a public hearing for June 15, 2021. All votes were 4-0.
- Approved May 4, 2021 special meeting minutes (4-0)
- Received FY 2022 recommended budget (4-0)
- Called public hearing for June 15, 2021 on FY 2022 budget (4-0)
- Approved resolution for $3,100,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with J. Kester & Rose, LLC for parking additions as part of the court facility project, and authorized the County Manager to sign change orders. The board also approved a five-year copier management agreement with Systel Business Equipment, a contract amendment with S&ME for solid waste consulting, and several other consent agenda items. The FY22 recommended budget was presented, and a public hearing was scheduled for June 15, 2021.
- Approved $806,067 parking additions contract with J. Kester & Rose, LLC
- Approved 5-year copier management agreement with Systel Business Equipment (not to exceed $112,000/year)
- Approved S&ME contract amendment for solid waste consulting, increasing FY21-22 amount to $117,200
- Approved Mobile Communications America contract amendment for detention center radio system, adding $8,740.78 sales tax
- Approved sole source purchase of two control room commanders from Stanley Convergent Security Solutions for $35,105
- Approved sole source purchase of air purification materials from Hoffman and Hoffman Inc. for $73,804.57
- Approved Juvenile Crime Prevention Council funding plan up to $241,813 state grant
- Called public hearing on FY22 budget for June 15, 2021
Board of Commissioners
The East Moore Water District Board of Directors, acting as the Moore County Board of Commissioners, approved a bond order authorizing up to $3,100,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds to refund the district's outstanding 2011 water bond. The board also approved the minutes from the March 16, 2021 special meeting. Both actions passed unanimously 4-0.
- Approved March 16, 2021 special meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved $3,100,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds order (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including budget amendments, a subdivision board order, and insurance renewals. They awarded the court facility construction bid to New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. for $41,125,000, approved a $124,869 contract to replace the detention center radio system, and adopted the FY 2022 meeting schedule. The board also approved the Moore County Transportation Services policies and recognized the retiring EMS Medical Director.
- Awarded court facility construction bid to New Atlantic Contracting, Inc. for $41,125,000
- Approved contract with Mobile Communications America to replace detention center radio system for $124,869
- Approved Moore County Transportation Services policies
- Approved FY 2022 regular meeting schedule
- Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, Bibey Road subdivision board order, and insurance renewals
- Approved resolution recognizing Dr. Ronald J. Milewski as retiring EMS Medical Director
- Reappointed Chris Bishop to Whispering Pines Planning and Zoning Board ETJ member
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review bids and financing for the courthouse construction project. County staff presented a base bid of $35,587,000 and discussed alternates, with a total estimated project cost of $53,109,389. No formal decisions were made; the board expressed comfort with the project direction and discussed a potential financing plan involving a $45.9 million bond issuance. The meeting was adjourned 4-0.
- Reviewed courthouse construction bids, including $35,587,000 base bid from New Atlantic (no vote)
- Discussed financing plan for $53,109,389 total project cost, including $45.9 million bond issuance (no vote)
- Adjourned special meeting (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a Special Use Permit for a Major Conservation Subdivision preliminary plat for 12 lots on a 34-acre parcel on Bibey Road, Carthage. The board also approved the Unified Development Ordinance text amendments for the Highway Corridor Overlay District, which removed NC 24-27 and 15-501 to the Lee County line from the district and removed manufactured homes from prohibited uses in the Rural Highway designation. Additionally, the board approved a 20% local match for the Entrepreneurship Hub project and an encroachment and access easement agreement for a new Burger King at Carriage Oaks Center.
- Approved Special Use Permit for 12-lot conservation subdivision on Bibey Rd (unanimous)
- Approved Highway Corridor Overlay District text amendments (unanimous)
- Approved 20% matching funds for Entrepreneurship Hub EDA grant (unanimous)
- Approved encroachment and access easement agreement with CREH Kings Mountain LLC (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including appointment of Katherine P. Liles as Review Officer (unanimous)
- Approved Revision #2 Activity 543 ELC Enhancing Detection Grant (unanimous)
- Reappointed DeVault Clevenger and appointed Lt. Eric Galloway to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review a consultant's diagnosis of needed updates to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to comply with new state law (N.C.G.S. 160D), effective July 1, 2021. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the board discussed the presentation and timeline for bringing changes forward for approval.
- Reviewed 160D UDO update presentation by consultant Chad Meadows (no vote)
- Discussed timeline for staff to bring UDO changes forward for approval (no action)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a three-year administrative services agreement with FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company for medical, prescription, and dental benefits, effective July 1, 2021. The self-funded plan was chosen as the lowest-cost option among bidders. The Board also approved several other contracts, including for security system maintenance, nutrition services, and solid waste operations.
- Approved a three-year administrative services agreement with FirstCarolinaCare for medical, prescription, and dental benefits, effective July 1, 2021.
- Approved a sole source contract with Stanley Convergent Security Solutions for security system maintenance at the Rick Rhyne Public Safety Facility, not to exceed $34,800.
- Approved a contract amendment with Mid-South Food Services, increasing the not-to-exceed amount for nutrition services to $292,424.58.
- Rejected two bids for the Department of Aging's nutrition program and authorized a re-bid.
- Approved a three-year contract with Southern Environmental Solutions of the Carolinas for electronics recycling, not to exceed $110,000 per year.
- Approved a two-year contract with Godfrey Environmental Contracts for landfill grinding services, not to exceed $220,000 per year.
- Approved a three-year contract with STS Waste Services for hauling recycling materials, not to exceed $140,000 per year.
- Approved a resolution authorizing Sheriff Ronnie Fields to adopt a policy for mutual assistance with other law enforcement agencies.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss financing for the new courthouse and a proposed 3% occupancy tax increase. Commissioners concurred to move forward with steps to consider a limited obligation bond refunding, which would reduce annual debt service without extending the payout time, contingent on interest rates. No formal votes were taken on either item; the occupancy tax discussion was informational, with a working group to be coordinated for further collaboration.
- Concurred to move forward with steps to consider limited obligation bond refunding (no formal vote)
- Requested County Manager coordinate a working group on occupancy tax collaboration (no formal vote)
- Requested presentation be circulated to municipalities and Arts Council (no formal vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved the consent agenda, which included a resolution declaring intent to reimburse up to $35 million in courthouse construction costs with tax-exempt bonds, a revised Parks and Recreation fee schedule for the new Sports Complex, a contract amendment for the water plant valve project, and a grant application for wellness challenges. The Board also approved a budget amendment for a new ambulance chassis and remount, and made appointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, tax releases, budget amendments, and various contracts.
- Approved reimbursement resolution for up to $35 million in courthouse project costs.
- Approved revised Parks and Recreation fee schedule including Sports Complex rentals.
- Approved contract amendment with AC Schultes extending water plant valve project to June 30, 2021.
- Authorized Cooperative Extension to apply for FCS/ECA Innovation Grant up to $5,000.
- Approved contract amendment with Division of Soil and Water Conservation for $60,960.
- Approved budget amendment for ambulance chassis purchase and remount.
- Reappointed Laura May and appointed Joseph Keen to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners met in special session on March 10, 2021, and voted 4-0 to enter closed session under state law. After reconvening, they voted 4-0 to seal the minutes and adjourn. No formal decisions or actions were taken during the open portion of the meeting.
- Voted 4-0 to enter closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) and (a)(6)
- Voted 4-0 to come out of closed session, seal the minutes, and adjourn
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the Highway Corridor Overlay District standards in the Unified Development Ordinance, including adding Highway 690 and standardizing widths. They also reviewed the bidding and financing timeline for the new court facility, with a plan to issue limited obligation bonds. No formal votes were taken; the board sought input and direction for future decisions.
- Discussed proposed UDO Highway Corridor Overlay District amendments, including adding Highway 690
- Reviewed courthouse financing timeline for limited obligation bonds, Series 2021
- Noted April 30 deadline for public notice to publish bidding and financing details
- Requested board input on whether to include Highway 15/501 from Carthage to Lee County line in corridor standards
Planning Board
The Moore County Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend denial of a request by Pete Mace to rezone five parcels totaling about 238.32 acres on Union Church Rd. and Ring Rd. from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential and Agricultural-40 (RA-40). The board also denied the associated Land Use Plan Consistency Statement. The request will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for a final decision in April.
- Approved the consent agenda and minutes of January 7, 2021, unanimously 5-0.
- Denied the Land Use Plan Consistency Statement for the Union Church Rd./Ring Rd. rezoning, unanimously 0-5.
- Recommended denial of the General Use Rezoning (RA to RA-40) for the five parcels, unanimously 0-5.
- Adjourned the meeting at 7:20 p.m., unanimously 5-0.
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved committing 20% of the total Buggy building renovation costs as the local match for the Town of Carthage's EDA grant application for the Entrepreneurship Hub project, and authorized a letter of support. The Board also approved consent agenda items including budget amendments, licenses, appointments, and permit renewals. A quasi-judicial hearing was held on a refund request for an erroneously filed deed.
- Approved 20% matching funds commitment for Carthage Entrepreneurship Hub EDA grant
- Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, licenses, and appointments
- Approved resolution supporting Triangle Trails Initiative
- Authorized County Manager to sign change orders up to $30,000 for Cell 6 project
- Approved FY21 budget ordinance amendment for two new Special Revenue Funds
- Approved resolution accepting $15,500 stock donation from Larry R. and Lisa Caddell
- Conducted quasi-judicial hearing on $290 excise tax refund request
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a special budget work session to review FY 2021-2022 budget items, including department presentations and a capital update on the new courthouse and financing. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the session; the board only heard presentations and discussed budget matters. The meeting adjourned with a 5-0 vote.
- Adjourned the special meeting at 2:36pm by a 5-0 vote.
- Heard a review of FY 2020/2021 accomplishments and preliminary budget items.
- Discussed FY22 budget by fund, including General Fund, EMS, Fire Commission, Utilities, and Airport.
- Received an update on the new courthouse project and financing options.
- Noted a possible award of additional leave time to County employees for COVID-19 efforts, but no decision was made.
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved Contract Amendment No. 7 with Republic Services, extending the solid waste disposal agreement by three years to June 30, 2026. The amendment changes billing so Moore County directly bills customers for municipal solid waste brought to the transfer station, with the county's residential waste portion still paid from the general fund. The board also approved a $28,350 amendment to the McGill Associates contract for the Vass Phase 2 wastewater project and accepted the Deed of Dedication for Magnolia on Knoll utilities.
- Approved Republic Services Contract Amendment No. 7, extending to June 30, 2026
- Approved $28,350 Amendment No. 2 to McGill Associates contract for Vass Phase 2 wastewater expansion
- Accepted Deed of Dedication for water/wastewater utilities at Magnolia on Knoll subdivision
- Approved consent agenda including tax releases, budget amendments, and grant items
- Appointed Corey Roberts to Local Emergency Planning Committee (unexpired term through Dec 31, 2021)
- Held public hearing on NC Hwy 705 rezoning request (RA to B-1)
- Continued Highway Corridor Overlay District text amendment hearing to future date
Board of Commissioners
The East Moore Water District Board of Directors approved the minutes from the January 19, 2021 special meeting. The board awarded and executed a construction contract to Herring Rivenbark, Inc. for the Morrison Bridge Road Water Main Replacement Project in an amount not to exceed $432,803, contingent on County Attorney approval. The board also authorized the County Manager to sign change orders up to $20,000 each, also contingent on County Attorney approval.
- Approved January 19, 2021 special meeting minutes (3-0)
- Awarded Morrison Bridge Road water line replacement contract to Herring Rivenbark, Inc. not to exceed $432,803 (3-0)
- Executed construction contract with Herring Rivenbark, Inc. not to exceed $432,803, contingent on County Attorney approval (3-0)
- Authorized County Manager to sign change orders up to $20,000 each, contingent on County Attorney approval (3-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and approved a 10-year economic development incentive agreement with Pinehurst, LLC. The agreement provides grants equal to 90% of new property taxes paid by the company, contingent on a $16.2 million capital investment and creation of 20 full-time jobs. The board also approved consent agenda items, including grant applications for recycling education and an urgent home repair program.
- Approved economic development incentive agreement with Pinehurst, LLC (vote not specified)
- Approved consent agenda including grant applications for recycling education and urgent home repairs
- Approved $200 supplement for Board of Elections members and $300 for the chair
- Approved Cost Allocation Plan for Community Development Division
- Approved text amendment to Unified Development Ordinance for subdivision plat approval
- Approved special use permit for sawmill expansion at 125 Walter Rd., Carthage
- Appointed Jennifer H. Wincklhofer to Subdivision Review Board
Planning Board
The Moore County Planning Board held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of a general use rezoning from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Neighborhood Commercial (B-1) for a 0.641-acre parcel on NC Hwy 705, owned by Edith W. Hussey Trustee. The board also approved the consent agenda, including the December 3, 2020 minutes, and adopted a Land Use Plan Consistency Statement. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved consent agenda and December 3, 2020 minutes (7-0)
- Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement for rezoning request (7-0)
- Recommended approval of RA to B-1 rezoning for 0.641-acre parcel on NC Hwy 705 (7-0)
Board of Commissioners
The East Moore Water District Board of Directors held a special meeting and unanimously approved three items: the December 1, 2020 special meeting minutes, an amended FY21 budget ordinance modifying transfer and contracting provisions, and a deed of dedication for water utilities at Fox Grove Phase 3. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved December 1, 2020 special meeting minutes (5-0)
- Amended FY21 budget ordinance, modifying Sections 3(A) and (B) on transfers and contracting limitations (5-0)
- Accepted Deed of Dedication for water utilities at Fox Grove Phase 3 (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a construction contract with ELJ, Inc. for $189,999 to replace water mains on Columbine Road and South Street, and authorized the County Manager to sign change orders up to $20,000 each. The Board also approved the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Amendment #1, adding and upgrading Office 365 licenses at a cost of $11,574.82 for FY20-21 and $15,432.96 for FY21-22. Additionally, the Board adopted the updated Public Use of County Facilities and Grounds Policy, proclaimed January 2021 as Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month, and supported the Triangle Trails Initiative. The Board called public hearings for January 19, 2021, on an economic development incentive agreement (Project Woodpecker) and a UDO text amendment, and called a quasi-judicial hearing for a conditional use permit for a sawmill expansion at 125 Walter Road.
- Approved $189,999 construction contract with ELJ, Inc. for water main replacements (Columbine Rd and South St)
- Authorized County Manager to sign change orders up to $20,000 each for the water main project
- Approved Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Amendment #1 (additional O365 licenses, $11,574.82 FY21, $15,432.96 FY22)
- Adopted updated Public Use of County Facilities and Grounds Policy
- Proclaimed January 2021 as Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month
- Adopted resolution supporting Triangle Trails Initiative
- Called public hearing for Jan 19, 2021 on economic development incentive agreement (Project Woodpecker)
- Called quasi-judicial hearing for Jan 19, 2021 on conditional use permit for sawmill expansion at 125 Walter Rd