Moore County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held an organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Board also approved a resolution for several public official bonds and renewals.

• Elected Commissioner Picerno as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Commissioner Quis as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Approved Chief Finance Officer bond of $1,000,000 (5-0)
• Approved Chief Finance Officer for Convention and Visitors Bureau bond of $260,000 (5-0)
• Approved Register of Deeds bond of $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff bond of $25,000 (5-0)
• Approved Tax Administrator and Deputy Tax Administrator bonds of $250,000 each (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved funding for water, sewer, and road infrastructure for a Habitat for Humanity development in the Addor community. Other key actions included approving airport project budgets and updating the Unified Development Ordinance. The Board also authorized several budget amendments for fire protection and forestry services.

• Approved $100,000 contract for Habitat for Humanity infrastructure in Addor community (5-0)
• Approved UDO amendments required by 160D, excluding staff recommended revisions (5-0)
• Approved $13,200 for FY23 forestry services for a new fire control truck (5-0)
• Approved $228,982 change order for the new courthouse project (5-0)
• Adopted Bond Order and Interim Financing for Vass Sewer Phase 2 project (5-0)
• Approved $172,500 funding agreement with Moore County Partners in Progress (3-0)
• Approved $75,335 budget for Airport Taxilane Extension and Hangar Site Prep
• Approved $3,121,672 total budget for Airport Hangar Taxiways and Service Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved an annual funding agreement with Moore County Partners in Progress. The funding includes $67,500 to cover 90% of the cost for a new staff person. Two commissioners were recused from the vote due to their roles on the nonprofit's board.

• Voted 3-0 to recuse Chairman Quis and Commissioner Picerno
• Approved annual funding agreement with Partners in Progress not to exceed $172,500 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners denied a special use permit for a major conservation subdivision on Union Church Road, citing traffic safety and stormwater management concerns. Other actions included approving a courthouse project change order and updating transportation policies.

• Denied Special Use Permit for Union Church Road Major Conservation Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved $228,982 change order for New Courthouse project
• Approved revised Moore County Transportation Services Policy
• Adopted revised Rules of Procedure for the Board of Commissioners
• Approved Pandemic Recovery Capital Project Fund Revision 3
• Approved $100,000 contract for Habitat for Humanity water and sewer infrastructure
• Approved Bond Order and Interim Financing Resolution for Vass Sewer Phase 2
• Approved Vass Phase II Sewer System Improvements Capital Project Ordinance Revision 6

Planning Board

The board recommended approval for a 255-foot antenna support structure on NC 705 Highway and an increase in built-upon area for a storage facility. A rezoning request for a technology training center on Vass-Carthage Road was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Recommended approval of Special Non-Residential Intensity Allocation to increase built-upon area to 60.9% for Streetsmart Storage Vass LLC (6-0)
• Approved Land Use Plan Consistency Statement for NC 705 Highway wireless facility (5-1)
• Recommended approval to Board of Commissioners for conditional rezoning (RA to RA-CZ) for a 255’ antenna on NC 705 Highway (6-0)
• Rezoning request for office and training facility on Vass-Carthage Road withdrawn by applicant
• Approved meeting agenda and October 6, 2022 minutes (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting for a groundbreaking ceremony for a new inclusive playground at the Moore County Sports Complex. No legislative decisions or votes were recorded during this event.

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved contracts for ten new Sheriff's patrol vehicles and the installation of valve vaults at the Water Pollution Control Plant. They also adopted proclamations for Adoption Awareness Month and Operation Green Light. A public hearing was called for November 15 to discuss restructuring the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Approved $397,503.44 contract with Performance Automotive for 10 Ford patrol vehicles
• Approved $363,000 agreement with E.L.J., Inc. for Valve Vault Installation Project
• Approved updated Moore County Transportation Services Title VI Plan
• Adopted proclamation for Adoption Awareness Month (November 2022)
• Adopted proclamation for Operation Green Light (November 1-11, 2022)
• Called public hearing for Nov 15 to amend Unified Development Ordinance
• Reappointed Johnny Williamson to Town of Pinebluff Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
• Appointed Keith Clark to Transportation Advisory Board (term expires June 30, 2025)