Moore County public meetings in 2024

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional rezoning request to change the land at 1280 Leaman Rd. from Rural Agricultural to Neighborhood Business (B-1-CZ) for a mini‑warehouse. The board will also approve the November 7, 2024 meeting minutes as part of the consent agenda.

• Approval of the November 7, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes
• Public hearing on conditional rezoning of 1280 Leaman Rd. from Rural Agricultural to Neighborhood Business (B-1-CZ) for a mini‑warehouse

The Moore County Planning Board unanimously approved a conditional rezoning request for 1280 Leaman Rd, changing the zoning from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Neighborhood Business Conditional Zoning (B-1-CZ) for a mini-warehouse (self-service) use. The board also adopted a Land Use Plan Consistency Statement citing Goal 1, Recommendation 1.7, and recommended approval to the Board of Commissioners. The public hearing for the Board of Commissioners is scheduled for January 21, 2025.

• Approved Consent Agenda including November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement as consistent with Goal 1, Recommendation 1.7 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional rezoning for mini-warehouse at 1280 Leaman Rd and recommended approval to Board of Commissioners (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners elected Kurt Cook as Chairman and Nick Picerno as Vice Chairman, both by 5-0 votes. The board approved a Special Use Permit for the Brookwood Subdivision Phase 5, adding four lots on Enfield Drive in Carthage. It also adopted resolutions requesting more practical FEMA and NCEM resources for Hurricane Helene recovery and encouraging residents to assist Transylvania County.

• Elected Kurt Cook as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Nick Picerno as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Brookwood Subdivision Phase 5, adding 4 lots on Enfield Drive (5-0)
• Adopted resolution requesting FEMA and NCEM provide more practical Hurricane Helene recovery resources (5-0)
• Adopted resolution requesting Moore County citizens assist Transylvania County with Hurricane Helene resources (5-0)
• Approved 2024 911 Board Grant Agreement Extension Request (5-0)
• Approved public officials bonds totaling $1.26M for CFO, $50K for Register of Deeds, $25K for Sheriff, $250K each for Tax Administrator and Deputy Tax Collector (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including personnel policy revision and position classification/pay plan (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a proposed economic incentive agreement and a conditional rezoning request. The board will also consider a special use permit for the Brookwood Phase 5 conservation subdivision and an amendment to the road name and addressing ordinance.

• Public hearing for a proposed Economic Incentive Agreement
• Continued public hearing for rezoning from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Planned Development Conditional Zoning (PD-CZ)
• Quasi-judicial hearing for a Special Use Permit for Brookwood Phase 5 (PID 00991560)
• Proposed amendment to the Moore County Road Name and Addressing Ordinance
• Approval of the Gretchen Pines Subdivision Phase 5 Preliminary Plat

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional rezoning for an automotive entertainment facility on Leach Road, known as Uwharrie Motorsports Park, by a 3-2 vote. The board also approved an economic incentive agreement with Reliance Packaging, adopted a resolution opposing the President's authorization of long-range missiles, and made several appointments.

• Approved Planned Development Conditional Rezoning for Uwharrie Motorsports Park (3-2)
• Approved economic development incentive agreement with Reliance Packaging (5-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing President Biden's long-range missile authorization (4-1)
• Appointed Commissioner Picerno to CVB Board (5-0)
• Appointed Corey Deibel to Carthage Planning Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and tax releases (5-0)
• Called quasi-judicial hearing for Brookwood Phase 5 special use permit (5-0)
• Called public hearing for road name ordinance amendment (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional rezoning of a property at 9739 NC 24‑27 Highway from Rural Agricultural to Rural Agricultural Conditional Zoning for a wireless communication facility. The board will also consider several Unified Development Ordinance amendments related to use tables, accessory uses, and personal workshop/storage building standards. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Conditional rezoning request: Rural Agricultural to Rural Agricultural Conditional Zoning for a wireless communication facility at 9739 NC 24‑27 Highway
• UDO amendment: Chapter 6 Table of Uses and Section 6.1 Principle Use Table
• UDO amendment: Section 6.2.B Procedure for establishing accessory uses and structures
• UDO amendment: Section 6.2.E Accessory Use Table
• UDO amendment: Chapter 8 Section 8.84 Personal Workshop/Storage Building and Section 6.2.C.4 General standards for secondary uses

The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a conditional rezoning for a 259-foot wireless communication facility at 9739 NC 24-27 Highway. The board also unanimously recommended approval of Unified Development Ordinance amendments allowing personal workshops as a principal use and setting size limits for accessory structures. No public comments were received during the hearing.

• Recommended approval of RA to RA-CZ rezoning for 259' wireless tower (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO amendments allowing Personal Workshops as Principal Use (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO amendments setting accessory structure size limits (unanimous)
• Approved September 19, 2024, Special Meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider contracts for 911 center upgrades, a wellness program, and hurricane recovery aid. The agenda includes public hearings on a road naming ordinance and a conservation subdivision permit, along with approval of fee changes and contract amendments.

• Public hearing on Moore County Road Name and Addressing Ordinance
• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for Brookwood Phase 5 Conservation Subdivision
• Public Works Sturgill Contract Amendment #2 for Influent Pump Station
• Resolution adopting Transylvania County hurricane recovery support
• Resolution requesting NCDOT to place a stoplight at NC HWY 5 and Turning Leaf Way

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Radio Communication Company for TDMA/Zetron upgrades at the primary and back-up 911 center, not to exceed $796,545, along with a sole source document and budget amendment. The board also approved a property exchange with Roseland Holdings to create a buffer around the county landfill, a $117,548 change order for the courthouse project, and several other contracts and resolutions. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $796,545 contract for 911 center TDMA/Zetron upgrades (5-0)
• Approved property exchange with Roseland Holdings for landfill buffer (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #9 for courthouse project at $117,548 (5-0)
• Approved EMS VIPER TDMA contract not to exceed $147,372.60 (5-0)
• Approved Fire Department VIPER TDMA contract not to exceed $910,559.35 (5-0)
• Approved resolution adopting Transylvania County for Hurricane Helene recovery support (5-0)
• Approved resolution requesting NCDOT install stoplight at NC Hwy 5 and Turning Leaf Way (5-0)
• Appointed Jennifer Parks as Clerk to the Board effective Dec 2, 2024 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners meeting on October 15, 2024 will include a Planning – Land Use Tutorial. The agenda lists only the call to order, the tutorial, and adjournment.

• Planning – Land Use Tutorial

The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on October 15, 2024, with all five members present. The only item of business was a land use tutorial presented by Planning Director Debra Ensminger, which included notebooks and a presentation incorporated as Appendix A. No substantive decisions were made; the board voted 5-0 to adjourn.

• Received land use tutorial presentation (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting 5-0

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will review consent agenda items including opioid settlement funds and budget amendments, and hold public hearings on economic incentives and rezoning requests.

• Authorization for opioid settlement funds contract
• Budget amendments and local educational bond revisions
• Public hearing on economic incentive agreement
• Public hearing on rezoning request for Doby Rd.
• Quasi-judicial hearing for Conservation Subdivision

The Board of Commissioners approved a $176,990 contract for 110 Dell laptops for the Department of Social Services, a rezoning at 129 Doby Road from Neighborhood Business to Rural Agricultural, and an amendment to the Gretchen Pines subdivision special use permit adding 27 lots. They also recessed a public hearing on a proposed automotive entertainment facility to November 19, 2024, and called a public hearing for an economic incentive agreement with Reliance Packaging.

• Approved $176,990 laptop purchase contract with The Davenport Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2.59 acres at 129 Doby Road from B-1 to RA (5-0)
• Approved Gretchen Pines Phase 5 preliminary plat with 27 lots (5-0)
• Recessed Uwharrie Motorsports Park and Resort public hearing to Nov 19 (5-0)
• Called public hearing for Reliance Packaging economic incentive agreement for Nov 19 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including opioid settlement funds and budget amendments (5-0)
• Reappointed Miriam King and Annette McGraw to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several planning items, including a land rights transfer to the Town of Southern Pines and a special use permit for Unity Grove Baptist Church. The meeting includes calls for public hearings on rezoning requests and a site visit to the proposed Uwharrie Motorsports Park and Resort.

• Transfer of rights for 5/70 land area in Little River watershed to Town of Southern Pines
• Special Use Permit for Unity Grove Baptist Church expansion at 849 Mount Carmel Road
• Conditional Rezoning Request for an Assembly Hall at 3883 Busbee Rd
• Change Order #5 with ELJ Inc. for Vass Sewer Phase 2 Project - Contract 3
• Site visit to proposed Uwharrie Motorsports Park and Resort on Leach Road

The Moore County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve a new fire department capital purchase policy and a $159,250.75 change order for the Vass Sewer Project Phase 2. The Board also approved consent agenda items, called for future public hearings and quasi-judicial hearings, and recessed to visit the proposed Uwharrie Motorsports Park site on Leach Road. No action was taken following a closed session.

• Elected Vice Chairman Cook to moderate the meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes, budget amendments, fee schedules, watershed resolution, and grants (5-0)
• Called for a quasi-judicial hearing for Gretchen Pines Phase 5 preliminary plat and special use permit (5-0)
• Called for an October 15 public hearing for a conventional rezoning at 129 Doby Rd from B-1 to RA (5-0)
• Called for an October 15 public hearing for a planned development conditional rezoning on Leach Rd for an automotive entertainment facility (5-0)
• Approved Fire Department Capital Purchases policy (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #5 for $159,250.75 on Contract 3 with ELJ, Inc. for Vass Sewer Project Phase 2 (5-0)
• Recessed meeting to conduct a site visit at the proposed Uwharrie Motorsports Park (5-0)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will meet on September 19, 2024 at the Historic Courthouse in Carthage. The agenda includes approval of the August 1, 2024 meeting minutes, a watershed allocation request from the Town of Southern Pines, and a public hearing on two rezoning proposals. The board will also receive a report from the Planning Department and review upcoming community events.

• Approve minutes from the August 1, 2024 Planning Board meeting
• Town of Southern Pines request for 121 acres of watershed allocation (Transfer Little River Intake No. 2)
• Public hearing: Conventional rezoning of Doby Rd from Neighborhood Business (B-1) to Rural Agricultural (RA)
• Public hearing: Planned Development Conditional rezoning from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Planned Development Conditional Zoning (PD-CZ)

The Moore County Planning Board voted 4-2 to recommend denial of a planned development conditional rezoning (PD-CZ) for a 395-acre motorsports resort off Leach Rd. The board also approved a separate conventional rezoning from Neighborhood Business (B-1) to Rural Agricultural (RA) on Doby Rd, and endorsed a 121-acre watershed allocation transfer to the Town of Southern Pines. All votes were advisory; final decisions rest with the Board of Commissioners.

• Recommended denial of Motorsports PD-CZ rezoning (4-2)
• Approved LUP consistency statement for PD-CZ (4-2)
• Approved conventional rezoning B-1 to RA on Doby Rd (unanimous)
• Endorsed 121-acre watershed allocation transfer to Southern Pines (unanimous)
• Adopted 3-minute speaker limit for all, including applicant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Joe Garrison as temporary chair (unanimous)

General

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will adopt a consent agenda that includes meeting minutes, tax refunds, budget amendments, and revisions to several finance and public‑works ordinances. Public hearings will be held on a transportation grant application for FY 2025‑2026 and on the sheriff’s animal‑operations expansion. The board will discuss old business concerning Unified Development Ordinance amendments and new business on IT network upgrades, fire department funding options, and airport‑related projects.

• Seven Lakes Sewer Capital Project Ordinance – Revision 2 (Finance)
• American Rescue Plan Project Ordinances Revision 5 (Finance)
• MCPU License Agreement with Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway for underground water pipeline (Public Works)
• Public Hearing for FY 2025‑2026 5311 Community Transportation Program Grant Application (Transportation)
• Public Hearing for Sheriff’s Animal Operations Expansion (Sheriff)

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved several key items: a $119,080.30 contract with Carolina Advanced Digital for a core network equipment upgrade, funding for replacement Kenwood radios to comply with TDMA regulations, and $50,000 for airport projects and grant matches. The board also adopted amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (items 1, 2, 5, 7) and denied amendments 3, 4, and 6, while recommending the Planning Board consider moving personal workshop/storage buildings to the principal use table with a size limit. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $119,080.30 IT network upgrade contract with Carolina Advanced Digital (5-0)
• Approved funding for Kenwood radios for fire districts to meet TDMA regulations (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 for Moore County Airport projects and grant matches (5-0)
• Adopted UDO amendments 1, 2, 5, 7; denied amendments 3, 4, 6 (5-0)
• Recommended Planning Board consider personal workshop/storage as principal use with size limit (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds, budget amendments, and project ordinance revisions (5-0)
• Reappointed Stephen Sheffield and Jennifer Winklhofer to Subdivision Review Board (5-0)
• Appointed Gene Garner to Land Use Plan Steering Committee (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hear a municipal officials update and input regarding opioid settlement funds. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Municipal officials update/input on opioid settlement funds

The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on September 17, 2024, to conduct the annually required municipal update on opioid settlement funds. County Manager Wayne Vest presented information (Appendix A), and the board heard comments from a law enforcement representative and a citizen. No formal decisions were made; the board voted 5-0 to adjourn.

• Adjourned special meeting (5-0)

General

The Moore County Subdivision Review Board will meet on September 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM in the Public Works Conference Room. The board will consider approval of the June 13, 2023 meeting minutes. It will review preliminary plats for the Gretchen Pines Phase 5 conservation subdivision (Parcel ID 20220346, partial of 10000166) and for the Brookwood Subdivision Phase 5 (Parcel ID 00991560). The board will also discuss member term expirations and related by‑law appointment provisions.

• Approval of June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of preliminary plat for Gretchen Pines Phase 5 conservation subdivision (Parcel ID 20220346, partial of 10000166)
• Review of preliminary plat for Brookwood Subdivision Phase 5 (Parcel ID 00991560)
• Discussion of board members' term expirations and by‑law term appointment provisions

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss several public‑safety topics, including radios, right‑sizing of resources, and capital‑funding needs. It will also consider planning matters such as an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance text and floodplain/flood‑elevation considerations.

• Public safety radios
• Right‑sizing of public‑safety resources
• Capital funding for public safety
• Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text
• Floodplain and flood‑elevation review

The Board of Commissioners discussed public safety radio purchases, right-sizing, and capital funding, directing staff to bring radio purchases for 100% county-funded departments to the next agenda. They also discussed a potential $20,000 apparatus study, asking fire departments to self-report by year-end or face a funded study. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only vote was to adjourn.

• Directed staff to place radio purchases for 100% county-funded departments on next agenda
• Asked fire departments to provide self-assessments by end of year or a $20,000 study would be funded
• Discussed but took no action on UDO text amendment, delegated authority, and floodplain regulations
• Voted 5-0 to adjourn the special meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda, recognitions, and several public hearings, including a hearing on Unified Development Ordinance amendments affecting zoning districts. They will also hold a quasi‑judicial hearing on a special use permit for Unity Grove Baptist Church’s expansion at 849 Mount Carmel Road. Additional items include Medicaid transportation contracts, a truck purchase, a bond referendum revision, and appointments to county boards.

• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance amendments (Chapter 3, 6, 8 changes)
• Quasi‑judicial hearing for Unity Grove Baptist Church special use permit, 849 Mount Carmel Road
• Contracts for non‑emergency Medicaid transportation with Right Transportation, Inc. and ASAP Transportation Services, LLC
• MCPU purchase of an F550 diesel truck from Cooper Ford
• Local Educational Bonds – 2018 Bond Referendum Revision 29

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a $40,000 allocation to Moore County Schools for teacher supplies, adopted amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to allow indoor recreation in industrial districts, and approved a special use permit for a fellowship hall at Unity Grove Baptist Church. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved $40,000 for teacher supplies to Moore County Schools (4-0)
• Adopted UDO amendments allowing indoor recreation in industrial districts (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for Unity Grove Baptist Church fellowship hall (4-0)
• Approved NeoGov contract for HR software, Option 1 (4-0)
• Adopted 2018 Bond Referendum Capital Project Ordinance Revision 29 (4-0)
• Approved sending letter for VIPER radio upgrade funding support (4-0)
• Adopted resolution requesting NC General Assembly amend Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (4-0)
• Reappointed Adam Kiker to Airport Authority (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will discuss a range of items, including how to use opioid settlement funds, the county's occupancy tax, and a surgical addition for animal services. Additional topics are VIPER radio system upgrades, fire department capital funding needs, amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, erosion control measures, Trillium Health Services, and the 2024‑25 legislative goal proposals for the NCACC.

• Administration – Opioid Settlement Funds
• Sheriff – Animal Services Surgical Addition
• Public Safety – VIPER Radio Upgrades
• Planning – Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments
• Board of Commissioners – 2024‑25 Legislative Goal Proposals for NCACC

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will address a conditional rezoning request, amendments to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance, and Unified Development Ordinance changes regarding mobile food vendors. The board will also review addendums for several health service agreements.

• Conditional rezoning request at 3883 Busbee Rd.
• Public hearing on Road Name and Addressing Ordinance
• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance amendments
• Addendum for FY25 Communicable Disease Pandemic Recovery Agreement
• Addendum for FY25 WIC Revision #1 Agreement

The Board approved a conditional rezoning of 16.83 acres at 3883 Busbee Rd from Neighborhood Business and Rural Agricultural to Rural Agricultural Conditional Zoning for an assembly hall, with a condition of no excessive noise after 10:00pm. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Quis opposed. The Board also approved a contract with BI-TEK, LLC for tax software, several health department funding agreements, and a 7% salary increase for the County Manager, County Attorney, and Tax Administrator.

• Approved conditional rezoning for assembly hall at 3883 Busbee Rd (4-1)
• Approved BI-TEK, LLC tax software contract (5-0)
• Approved FY25 Activity 546 pandemic recovery addendum, $165,751 (5-0)
• Approved FY25 Activity 121 ARPA TFS addendum, $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved FY25 Activity 403 WIC revision, $1,653 (5-0)
• Approved FY25 Activity 117 workforce development addendum, $271,609 (5-0)
• Approved 7% salary increase for County Manager, County Attorney, Tax Administrator (5-0)
• Continued special use permit for Unity Grove Baptist Church to Sept 5 (5-0)

General

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors approved a services contract with Moore County, effective August 6, 2024. The board also approved the minutes from the July 16, 2024 special meeting. Both actions passed unanimously 5-0.

• Approved July 16, 2024 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved services contract between Moore County and East Moore Water District, effective August 6, 2024 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes minutes, a transportation contract with the Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills, and several public‑works items. Public hearings will be held on a road‑name amendment, a conditional rezoning request for 3883 Busbee Rd., and Unified Development Ordinance amendments for mobile food vendors. New business includes a backhoe purchase from James River Equipment Carolina, LLC, a contract for services with NeoGov, and a resolution on SL 2024‑45 (SB 607). Presentations from the Board of Equalization, the NC Department of Justice, and Public Safety will also be heard.

• Approval of revised NCDEQ funding and Project Ordinance‑Revision 1 for the Seven Lakes Sewer Project (Public Works)
• Contract Amendment #1 for Premier Water raw sewage pump purchase (Public Works)
• Sole source approvals for Badger Meter (MCPU) and Veolia Water Technologies (Public Works)
• Public hearing on conditional rezoning of 3883 Busbee Rd. from B‑1/RA to RA‑CZ (Planning)
• New business: purchase of a backhoe from James River Equipment Carolina, LLC; contract with NeoGov; resolution on SL 2024‑45 (SB 607)

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a John Deere backhoe for $131,393.47 and tabled a NeoGov HR software contract to August 20. They also adopted a resolution opposing a new state tax lien notice requirement and called several public hearings for August 20.

• Approved $131,393.47 backhoe purchase from James River Equipment (5-0)
• Tabled NeoGov HR software contract to August 20 meeting (5-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing SL 2024-45 tax lien notice provision (5-0)
• Called public hearing for rezoning at 3883 Busbee Rd. (5-0)
• Called public hearing for UDO amendments on mobile food vendors (5-0)
• Called quasi-judicial hearing for Unity Grove Baptist Church expansion (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Seven Lakes Sewer project ordinance revision (5-0)
• Reappointed Joanna King and Susan Zucchino to Library Board (5-0)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will approve minutes from the July 11, 2024, meeting and hold a public hearing on amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The proposed changes affect the intent of zoning districts, the table of uses, and specific use standards for indoor recreation.

• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2024
• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance amendments
• Election of Vice Chair
• Future Land Use Plan Steering Committee meeting scheduled for Aug 13
• Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for Aug 6

The Moore County Planning Board approved a modified text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance allowing indoor recreation as a permitted use in industrial zoning districts, with specific standards for gymnastics training facilities. The amendment was approved 6-2 after striking sections A, C, and E from the original proposal. The board also appointed Farrah Newman as Vice Chair and approved the consent agenda unanimously.

• Approved modified UDO text amendment for indoor recreation in industrial zones (6-2)
• Struck sections A, C, and E from the text amendment before approval
• Appointed Farrah Newman as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Appointed Ginger Bauerband as Clerk to the Board (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the charge of the 2024-2025 tax levy and settlement reports for 2023-2024. The meeting includes several contract approvals for health services, economic development, and public safety.

• Charge of 2024-2025 Tax Levy
• FY25 Sheriff Vehicle Purchase
• Emergency Raw Sewage Bypass Pumps Contract Amendment #2 for Water Pollution Control Plant
• Moore County Economic Development Partnership Contract for FY2025
• Resolution Recommending NCDOT Add a Road - Phoenix Ln

The Board approved funding for emergency sewage pumps, EMS computers, and Sheriff's Office vehicles. It also adopted a new Capital Asset Policy and a resolution supporting Senate Bill 630.

• Approved $358,388.01 contract amendment for emergency sewage bypass pumps (5-0)
• Approved $145,950.27 for EMS computers and tablets (5-0)
• Approved purchase of nine Sheriff's Office vehicles (5-0)
• Approved $135,287 increase for Detention Center medical services (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Senate Bill 630 (5-0)
• Approved new Capital Asset Policy and surplus disposal resolution (5-0)
• Denied amendment to FY24 nonprofit grant agreement with Trillium (5-0)
• Approved Central Pines RPO project rankings (5-0)

General

The Moore County EMWD Board of Directors will review and likely accept a deed of dedication for the Brookwood Subdivision Phase 4 during its July 16 meeting. The board will also approve minutes from two recent special meetings.

• Accept Deed of Dedication for Brookwood Subdivision Phase 4

The Board approved minutes from two previous special meetings. The Board also accepted a Deed of Dedication for water utilities for Brookwood Subdivision Phase 4.

• Approved June 18, 2024, Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved June 20, 2024, Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for Brookwood Subdivision Phase 4 water utilities (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a conditional rezoning request for 3883 Busbee Rd. and potential amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding mobile food vendors. The board will also review minutes from the May 2, 2024, meeting.

• Conditional rezoning of 3883 Busbee Rd. from B-1 and RA to RA-CZ
• Unified Development Ordinance amendments regarding Mobile Food Vendor and Mobile Food Campus
• Approval of May 2, 2024, meeting minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the FY 2024-2025 Moore County Budget Ordinance. The agenda also includes discussions regarding public utility system development fees and county position classification and pay plans.

• Adoption of the FY 2024-2025 Moore County Budget Ordinance
• System Development Fees for Moore County Public Utilities
• Moore County position classification and pay plan

The Moore County Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance, featuring a two-cent reduction in the general fund tax rate and increased funding for public schools. The Board also voted to renew system development fees for public utilities at current FY24 rates and approved the county position classification and pay plan along with the state salary reporting form.

• Renewed system development fees for FY25 at FY24 rates (5-0)
• Approved FY25 budget ordinance with amendments (5-0)
• Adopted Position Classification and Pay Plan effective July 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved NC Office of State Human Resources Salary Reporting Form for FY25 (5-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting (5-0)

General

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors will meet on June 20, 2024. The board is scheduled to consider adopting the FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance.

• Adoption of the FY 2024-2025 East Moore Water District Budget Ordinance

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors voted 5-0 to adopt the FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance, including all fee schedules, effective July 1, 2024. The adopted budget totals $3,472,081 in both revenues and expenditures. The board modified the proposal to keep system development (SDF) fees consistent with FY24, which the county manager said was due to unknowns about future water sources and funding strategies. The board then voted 5-0 to adjourn at 9:54am.

• Adopted FY25 East Moore Water District Budget Ordinance, $3,472,081, effective July 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved all fee schedules with SDF fees held consistent with FY24 (5-0)
• Adjourned the June 20, 2024 special meeting at 9:54am (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the recommended FY 2024-2025 budget and proposed fare increases for the ROAP Program. The agenda also includes multiple public hearings for Unified Development Ordinance amendments involving rezoning, wireless towers, and subdivision requirements.

• Public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 Recommended Budget
• Public hearing for proposed ROAP Program fare increases
• Multiple public hearings regarding Unified Development Ordinance amendments
• Service contract award to Hot Rock Haulers LLC for WPCP
• Opioid Settlement Fund contract amendment for Adult & Teen Challenge of Sandhills NC

The Board approved a $2.97M contract for sewer and water line relocation on the NC 211 widening project. Several Unified Development Ordinance amendments were adopted, while a proposal regarding accessory uses was tabled. The Board also approved various appointments and a resolution supporting House Bill 1044.

• Approved $2,975,320 NCDOT contract for NC 211 sewer and water relocation (5-0)
• Approved UDO amendments to Chapter 12 regarding conditional rezoning modifications (5-0)
• Approved UDO amendments to Chapter 8 for electrical substation wireless towers (5-0)
• Approved UDO amendments to Chapters 5, 19, and 20 regarding subdivision plats (5-0)
• Tabled UDO amendments to Chapters 6 and 8 regarding accessory uses (5-0)
• Approved contract with FleetGenius for Aberdeen Convenience Center compactors (5-0)
• Approved $60,000 funding shift for Adult & Teen Challenge of Sandhills (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting North Carolina House Bill 1044 (5-0)

General

The Board of Directors will hold a public hearing regarding the recommended budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting also includes a review of minutes from the May 21, 2024, special meeting.

• FY 2024-2025 recommended budget public hearing
• Review of May 21, 2024, special meeting minutes

The supplied document is an agenda for the Moore County EMWD Board of Directors meeting on June 18, 2024, listing two items: approval of the May 21, 2024 special meeting minutes and a public hearing on the FY 2024-2025 recommended budget. The document records no decisions, votes, or outcomes; it is an agenda, not completed minutes. No actions taken at the meeting are established by this source.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding wireless towers, accessory uses, and subdivision requirements. The agenda also includes discussions on infrastructure work for the NC 211 Widening Project and various county contracts. Additionally, the board will address budget amendments and several committee appointments.

• Public hearings for Unified Development Ordinance amendments regarding wireless towers and accessory uses
• Purchase contract for a 2025 Mack HD GR64 truck with a roll-off hoist
• NCDOT sewer force main construction and water line relocation on the NC 211 Widening Project
• Lease-purchase of photocopiers for Moore County Schools
• Budget amendments and FY2025 JCPC funding plan

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a $201,955.00 contract with TranSource Inc. for a 2025 Mack truck and authorized a veterans treatment court grant application. The Board tabled two Trillium contract amendments and a NCDOT sewer/water agreement to the next meeting. Several UDO amendment public hearings were scheduled for June 18, 2024, and multiple appointments and recognitions were approved.

• Approved $201,955.00 contract with TranSource Inc. for a 2025 Mack HD GR64 truck with a Galbreath 60,000 lbs. Roll-Off Hoist (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager, Finance, and Legal to submit a veterans treatment court grant application to the Bureau of Justice (5-0)
• Tabled two Trillium contract amendments to the next meeting (5-0)
• Tabled NCDOT sewer force main and water line relocation agreement to the next meeting (5-0)
• Approved FAMPO Boundary Expansion MOU and authorized the Chairman to execute it (5-0)
• Approved Land Use Plan Steering Committee membership as presented (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to approve lease-purchases of photocopiers for Moore County Schools (5-0)
• Awarded service contract to Chambers Development of NC, Inc. for bio-solids tipping, not to exceed $136,800.00 for FY2024-2025 and $143,650.00 for FY2025-2026 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review budget updates and county capital needs priorities. The meeting includes discussions regarding water system development fees and an animal shelter update. Additionally, the board will address Senate Bill 166 and the Special Forces Memorial Center.

• Budget update
• County capital needs priorities
• Water system update and system development fee
• Animal shelter update
• Senate Bill 166 discussion

The Board of Commissioners discussed County Manager Wayne Vest's FY25 recommended budget and moved toward a 2-cent tax rate reduction instead of the 1-cent cut presented May 21. Vest said the county would go with the two-cent reduction plan; no formal budget vote is recorded in these minutes. The Board also expressed support for a $500,000 allocation for an animal shelter surgical suite and in-house veterinarian, and agreed to place system development fees on the next regular meeting agenda. The Special Forces Memorial Center item was not addressed, and the meeting adjourned 5-0 at 12:30pm.

• County Manager said county would proceed with 2-cent tax rate reduction plan (no formal vote recorded)
• Board expressed support for $500,000 allocation for animal shelter surgical suite and in-house veterinarian (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to place system development fee item on next regular meeting agenda
• Special Forces Memorial Center item not addressed
• Adjourned 5-0 at 12:30pm

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the recommended budget for FY 2024-2025 and hold public hearings on utility fees, transit fares, and zoning requests. The meeting includes decisions on public works contracts and property management projects.

• Public hearing for System Development Fee Analysis for Moore County Public Utilities
• Public hearing for proposed fare increases for ROAP Program
• Zoning request to Rural Equestrian (RE) for Parcel ID 00037131
• Roofing project for Health Department and Agricultural Center by Highland Roofing Company
• HVAC project for the Old Jail by Simmons Heating Cooling Electrical Inc.

The Board received the recommended Fiscal Year 2025 budget and scheduled a public hearing for June 18. Several zoning requests were approved, and contracts for facility roofing and HVAC renovations were awarded.

• Received FY 2025 recommended budget (5-0)
• Scheduled budget public hearing for June 18, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved initial zoning to Rural Equestrian for Parcel ID 00037131 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning to RA-40 for 14.74 acres at 1675 Murdocksville Road (5-0)
• Approved $167,614 roofing contract for Health Department and Agricultural Center (5-0)
• Approved $2,895,000 HVAC renovation contract for the Old Jail (5-0)
• Approved $400,000 Water System AIA Study contract with LKC Engineering (5-0)
• Approved $195,000 lime slurry purchase from Polytec, Inc. (5-0)

General

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors will review budget amendments and the recommended budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The board will also call for a public hearing regarding the proposed budget.

• FY 2024-2025 Recommended Budget presentation
• Call for a public hearing on the FY 2024-2025 budget
• Budget amendments
• Approval of April 2, 2024, Special Meeting minutes

The East Moore Water District Board approved a budget amendment and accepted associated grant funds. County Manager Wayne Vest presented the recommended FY2024-2025 budget, which includes a 6.45% decrease for the East Moore Water District. The Board voted to hold a public hearing on the recommended budget on June 18, 2024.

• Approved April 2, 2024 Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment and accepted associated grant funds (5-0)
• Received Manager's recommended FY25 budget presentation
• Called for public hearing on FY25 budget for June 18, 2024 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the Moore County Schools Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and several planning items. The meeting includes public hearings for zoning requests and discussions regarding courthouse renovations and opioid settlement funds.

• Moore County Schools FY25 Budget presentation
• Zoning request for Parcel ID 00037131 (RJ Property Holdings, LLC)
• Rezoning request for RA-5 and RA-40 to RA-40
• Unified Development Ordinance amendments regarding subdivisions
• Change Orders #7 and #8 for the Moore County New Courthouse and Renovation

The Board of Commissioners, with Chairman Nick Picerno absent, approved a land purchase contract for a new fire and EMS station on J. Dowdy Road for an amount not to exceed $234,825.00, contingent on County Attorney approval. The Board also approved two courthouse change orders totaling $236,638 and two convenience center change orders totaling $155,688.50, and allocated $25,000 in opioid settlement funds to Bridge to Recovery with conditions. Several public hearings were scheduled for May 21, 2024, and presentations were received from Moore County Schools, Trillium Health Resources, and the 4-H youth program.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0), including budget amendments, Vass Revision 9, Bond Referendum Revision 26, Airport project documents, and Lobelia Road resolution
• Proclaimed May as Foster Parent Appreciation Month (4-0)
• Received Moore County Schools FY25 budget presentation (4-0)
• Received Trillium Health Resources annual report (4-0)
• Received 4-H youth leadership presentation; $4,500 request discussed but no funding vote recorded (4-0 to receive)
• Called public hearings for May 21, 2024 on three planning items: initial zoning to Rural Equestrian for 13.81 acres on Equestrian Road, rezoning at 1675 Murdocksville Road, and UDO amendment (each 4-0)
• Approved Sandhills MPO MOU resolution amendment after Foxfire Village withdrawal (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 3.025 acres on J. Dowdy Road for fire-EMS station, not to exceed $234,825.00 (4-0)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding several proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also consider a specific land-use request for a mini-warehouse project. These decisions affect how the county regulates subdivisions, accessory uses, and utility facilities.

• Special Non-residential Intensity Allocation request for Bernie Schaub - Juniper Lake Rd Mini-Warehouse
• UDO amendments to Chapter 6 and 8 regarding Accessory Uses and Personal Workshop/Storage Buildings
• UDO amendments to Chapter 5 and 19 regarding measurements, family subdivisions, and plat requirements
• UDO amendments to add standards for Wireless Telecommunications Towers Serving Electrical Substations
• UDO amendments to add Mobile Food Vendor and Mobile Food Campus as specific uses

The Moore County Planning Board recommended approval of several Unified Development Ordinance text amendments to the Board of Commissioners, including rules for Duke Energy wireless towers at substations, subdivision plat requirements, conditional rezoning modifications, and accessory structure size limits. The board tabled the mobile food vendor and mobile food campus amendments until July 11, 2024, removing the mobile food vendor portion. The board also approved a Special Non-residential Intensity Allocation for a mini-warehouse on Juniper Lake Road.

• Recommended approval of UDO amendments for wireless telecommunications towers serving electrical substations (7-0)
• Approved SNIA to increase built-upon area to 52% on Parcel ID 00991632 for a mini-warehouse on Juniper Lake Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of UDO amendments to Chapter 6 and Chapter 8 on accessory uses and structures, selecting Option #7 and removing certain personal workshop/storage building language (6-1, Ray Daly opposed)
• Recommended approval of UDO amendments to Chapter 19 (Subdivisions), Chapter 5 (Setbacks), and Chapter 20 (Definitions) (7-0)
• Recommended approval of UDO amendments to Chapter 12 (Conditional Rezoning) allowing minor modifications up to 5% of total building area (7-0)
• Tabled mobile food vendor and mobile food campus amendments until July 11, 2024; mobile food vendor portion to be removed (7-0)
• Appointed Danielle Orloff as Clerk to the Board (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning request on Murdocksville Rd. and amendments to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance. The body will also consider contracts for water line replacement and bond funding for Moore County Schools.

• Public hearing: Rezoning Neighborhood Business (B-1) to Residential and Agricultural - 40 (RA-40) at Murdocksville Rd.
• Public hearing: Amendment to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance to add seven roads
• Contract with McFadden Homes Inc. for the James Street Waterline Replacement
• Resolution to request state funding for VIPER TDMA Upgrades
• Unified Development Ordinance amendment regarding personal workshop/storage buildings in the Highway Corridor Overlay District

The Board approved a rezoning of about 3.772 acres on Murdocksville Road from Neighborhood Business (B-1) to Residential and Agricultural-40 (RA-40), and approved a construction contract with McFadden Homes, Inc. for the James Street Waterline Replacement Project in Vass for an amount not to exceed $177,512.04. The Board also adopted resolutions requesting state funding for VIPER TDMA upgrades and asking NCDHHS to address concerns about consolidation with Trillium Health Resources, and tabled a resolution about NCDOT Sponsor-A-Highway cleanup. All votes were 4-0, with Vice Chairman Kurt Cook absent.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation (4-0)
• Approved adding seven roads to Road Name and Addressing Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved rezoning 3.772 acres on Murdocksville Rd from B-1 to RA-40 (4-0)
• Approved UDO amendment for personal workshop/storage building in Highway Corridor Overlay District (4-0)
• Approved adding district-wide improvements to bond premium funding (4-0)
• Approved $177,512.04 contract with McFadden Homes for James Street Waterline Replacement (4-0)
• Adopted resolution requesting state funding for VIPER TDMA upgrades (4-0)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will hold public hearings to consider zoning requests and changes to the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will review specific land use requests and updates to subdivision and utility facility standards.

• Initial Zoning Request to Rural Equestrian (RE) for Parcel ID 00037131 (RJ Property Holdings, LLC)
• Rezoning Request to change RA-5 and RA-40 to Residential and Agricultural-40 (RA-40)
• UDO Amendment to add wireless telecommunication towers serving electrical substations to specific use standards
• UDO Amendment to Chapter 19 regarding Soil Evaluation Reports for Major Subdivisions

The board approved initial zoning for a parcel on Equestrian Road and a rezoning request for a property on Murdocksville Road. Additionally, the board recommended an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding soil evaluation reports for major subdivisions.

• Approved initial zoning to Rural Equestrian (RE) for 13.81 acres on Equestrian Road (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 14.74 acres at 1675 Murdocksville Road to Residential and Agricultural-40 (RA-40) (7-0)
• Recommended approval to Board of Commissioners for UDO Chapter 19 Section 19.11.C.2 amendment regarding soil evaluation reports (7-0)
• Appointed Danielle Orloff as Clerk to the Board (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding a road name ordinance amendment, a Unified Development Ordinance amendment, and a system development fee analysis. The body will also consider appointments to several county boards and review various contract amendments.

• Public hearing for adding seven roads to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance
• Public hearing for rezoning request from Neighborhood Business (B-1) to Residential and Agricultural - 40 (RA-40) on Murdocksville Rd
• Public hearing for System Development Fee Analysis (SDFA)
• Proposed System Development Fee (SDF) Capital Reserve Fund for Public Utilities and Water Pollution Control Plant
• Appointments to the ABC Board, Agricultural Advisory Board, Board of Health, and Library Board of Trustees

The Board called three public hearings for April 16 regarding road naming and zoning amendments, and one for May 21 regarding system development fees. The Board also approved several board appointments and a contract amendment for rescue services.

• Called public hearings for April 16 regarding road naming and two zoning amendments (5-0)
• Called public hearing for May 21 regarding System Development Fee Analysis (5-0)
• Approved System Development Fee Capital Reserve Fund resolutions (5-0)
• Approved $26,389 Health Department food and lodging agreement and budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Town of Pinebluff Fire Department for rescue services (5-0)
• Reappointed Michael Kantorowski to ABC Board and Philip Picerno to Board of Health (5-0)
• Appointed Harold Brady to Agricultural Advisory Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Jan Hecox and Wanda Richardson to Library Board of Trustees (5-0)

General

The Moore County EMWD Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from a February special meeting and discuss a second revision to the ARP Capital Project Ordinance.

• Approval of February 20, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes
• EMWD ARP Capital Project Ordinance Revision 2

The Board approved a revised capital project ordinance for the Thurlow Booster Pump Station. The project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and other transfers.

• Approved EMWD ARP Capital Project Ordinance Revision 2 for the Thurlow Booster Pump Station (5-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024, Special Meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional rezoning amendment for a pallet recycling and production facility. The meeting includes reviews of capital expenditure requests for fire departments and several contract extensions for property management.

• Public hearing for Rural Agricultural Conditional Rezoning (RA-CZ) for a pallet recycling and production facility
• Capital expenditure requests for Fire Commission/Fire Departments
• Contract extension for Southern Environmental Solutions (Contract 2021-257)
• Contract extension for Hilco Transport (Contract 2022-052)
• Review of the Noise Ordinance

The Board approved several capital expenditure requests for fire departments and a $439,217.01 contract for generator switchgear at the Water Pollution Control Plant. They also approved a rezoning amendment for a pallet recycling facility in Robbins and joined FAMPO as a voting member.

• Approved capital expenditure requests for Crains Creek, Southern Pines, Seven Lakes, Robbins, and Cypress Pointe fire departments (5-0)
• Approved $439,217.01 service contract and $440,000 budget amendment for Water Pollution Control Plant generator switchgear (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Rural Agricultural Conditional Rezoning for pallet recycling facility at 2344 NC Hwy 705 (5-0)
• Approved joining Fayetteville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (FAMPO) and paying $3,000 dues (5-0)
• Extended Southern Environmental Solutions contract to June 30, 2026, at $110,000 per fiscal year (5-0)
• Approved Contract Amendment No. 2 for Hilco Transport (5-0)
• Approved American Rescue Plan Act Grant Project Ordinance Revision 4 and Capital Project Ordinance Revision 3 (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Bortins to the Moore County ABC Board (5-0)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding a rezoning request and two amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting also includes a training session led by Associate County Attorney Tron Ross.

• Rezoning request from Neighborhood Business (B-1) to Residential and Agricultural - 40 (RA-40) on Murdocksville Rd
• Unified Development Ordinance amendment to Chapter 6 regarding maximum structure size for secondary uses
• Unified Development Ordinance amendment to Chapter 7 regarding personal workshop/storage buildings in the Highway Corridor Overlay District

The Moore County Planning Board voted 8-1 to recommend that county commissioners rezone about 3.772 acres on Murdocksville Rd from Neighborhood Business (B-1) to Residential and Agricultural-40 (RA-40), owned by Victor Cheechov. The board also voted 9-0 to recommend removing the personal workshop/storage building prohibition in the Highway Corridor Overlay District's Urban Transition sub-district. A separate request to remove the maximum size limit on accessory structures in residential districts was tabled to May 2, 2024, with staff asked to bring back options. All recommendations go to the Board of Commissioners, which makes the final decision.

• Recommended approval of rezoning ~3.772 acres on Murdocksville Rd from B-1 to RA-40 (8-1, Newman opposed)
• Adopted land use plan consistency statement for the Murdocksville Rd rezoning (8-1, Newman opposed)
• Tabled accessory structure maximum size amendment to May 2, 2024, 6:00 p.m.; staff to return with options (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Chapter 7 amendment removing personal workshop/storage building from HCOD Urban Transition prohibited uses (9-0)
• Adopted land use plan consistency statement for the Chapter 7 amendment (9-0)
• Appointed Debra Ensminger as Clerk to the Board (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda (9-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several new contracts and a rezoning request. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding an amendment for a pallet recycling and production facility.

• Linden Rd Wells Phase 1 Construction Contract with Bill's Well Drilling Co.
• Public hearing for an amendment to a Rural Agricultural Conditional Rezoning (RA-CZ) for a pallet recycling and production facility
• Conditional Rezoning Request from B-2 to B-2-CZ for a 16-unit mini-warehouse (Par ID 00991632)
• Oasis Commissary Contract and Sheriff App
• Southern Pines Women's Health Center Contract

The Board approved a $126,875 contract for well construction on Linden Road and a multi-year OB/GYN service contract with Southern Pines Women's Health Center. The Board also approved a commissary contract for the Detention Center and scheduled a public hearing for a pallet facility amendment.

• Awarded $126,875 construction contract to Bill's Well Drilling Co. (5-0)
• Approved OB/GYN service contract with Southern Pines Women's Health Center for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029 (5-0)
• Approved commissary services contract with Oasis Management, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for Sheriff App (5-0)
• Called public hearing for March 19, 2024, regarding pallet recycling facility amendment (5-0)
• Reappointed Matt Hausser to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board (5-0)
• Approved annual retail malt beverage and fortified wine licenses (5-0)
• Approved February 9, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. The body is also reviewing a professional services agreement for the Seven Lakes Sewer Project and an audit services contract.

• Conditional Rezoning Request for Mini Warehouse Self-Storage on Juniper Lake Road
• Conventional Rezoning Request for 1154 L Cooper Road
• Professional Services Agreement with LKC Engineering, PLLC for the Seven Lakes Sewer Project
• Special Use Permit for SDA Sandhills Church at 441 Monroe Road
• Contract amendment for the purchase of a dump truck from TranSource

The Board approved a professional services agreement for the Seven Lakes Sewer Project and a conditional rezoning for a mini-warehouse. A separate rezoning request for a personal workshop was denied, and several administrative appointments and budget amendments were approved.

• Approved $1.5M professional services agreement with LKC Engineering for Seven Lakes Sewer Project (5-0)
• Approved conditional rezoning of 0.76 acres on Juniper Lake Rd for 16-unit self-storage (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of 1.27 acres on 1154 L Cooper Road (4-1)
• Approved $90,000 audit services contract amendment for Mauldin & Jenkins (5-0)
• Approved $272,508 in Opioid Settlement Funds for recovery and intervention strategies (5-0)
• Appointed Stephen Later to Trillium Health Resources Regional Advisory Board (5-0)
• Appointed Susan Adams, Frank Dean, and Matt Wimberly to Tax Board of Equalization and Review (5-0)
• Approved January 2024 tax releases and refunds totaling $85,843.16 (5-0)

General

The Moore County EMWD Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from a previous special meeting and discuss a deed of dedication for North Gate Phase 1.

• Approval of January 23, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes
• Public Works: Deed of Dedication for North Gate Phase 1

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors voted 5-0 to accept a deed of dedication for the North Gate Phase 1 development, beginning ownership, operation, and maintenance of the water system. The Board also voted 5-0 to approve the minutes of its January 23, 2024 special meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 5:18pm.

• Approved January 23, 2024 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted deed of dedication for North Gate Phase 1 development and began ownership, operation, and maintenance of the water system (5-0)
• Adjourned the February 20, 2024 special meeting at 5:18pm (5-0)

General

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss an update to the land use plan. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a meeting with the Board of Education.

• Discussion of land use plan update
• Discussion of meeting with Board of Education

The Board of Commissioners conducted a public forum to gather citizen feedback on the required update to the 2013 Land Use Plan. No substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Established a four-minute limit per speaker (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:59pm (4-0)

General

The Board of Commissioners is hosting a public forum to discuss updates to the county's Land Use Plan. The meeting includes an overview from the Planning Department and an orientation from the Mid-Carolina Council of Governments.

• Public forum regarding the Land Use Plan update

The Board conducted a public forum to gather citizen feedback regarding the required update to the 2013 Land Use Plan. No substantive policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Established a four-minute limit per speaker (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:59pm (4-0)

General

The Board of Commissioners is holding a public forum to discuss the update of the county's Land Use Plan. The meeting includes an overview from the Planning Department and an orientation from the Mid-Carolina Council of Governments.

• Public comments on the Land Use Plan update

The Board conducted a public forum to gather feedback on updating the 2013 Land Use Plan. No substantive policy decisions were made; the Board will complete its listening sessions before determining a plan for the update.

• Established a four-minute limit per speaker (4-0)

General

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss capital needs for Moore County Schools. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Update on capital needs for Moore County Schools

The Moore County Board of Commissioners met jointly with the Board of Education to review a prioritized list of school capital projects totaling $462.5 million. The presentation included facility assessments, enrollment forecasts, and funding sources, but no new taxes, bonds, or project approvals were voted on. The meeting concluded with a 5-0 vote to adjourn.

• Reviewed prioritized school capital projects list ($462.5M total)
• No funding or project approvals voted on
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. The board will also discuss fire department capital expenditures and water and sewer infrastructure projects.

• Conditional Rezoning Request for Mini Warehouse Self-Storage on Juniper Lake Road
• Conventional Rezoning Request for 1154 L Cooper Road
• Capital Expenditures for Fire Commission/Fire Departments
• Surry Circle Water Main Replacement Design
• Change Order Number 2 to Temple Grading for Vass Sewer Phase 2 Project

The Board approved capital expenditures for three fire departments, including a $100,000 down payment for a new tanker in Robbins. They also authorized an engineering agreement for the Surry Circle water main replacement and a change order for the Vass Sewer Phase 2 project. Additionally, the Board called public hearings for two rezoning requests and appointed members to several advisory boards.

• Approved $50,000 for Carthage FD building renovation (5-0)
• Approved $20,050 for Seven Lakes FD driveway and paint repairs (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 down payment for Robbins FD tanker (5-0)
• Approved engineering agreement for Surry Circle water main replacement (5-0)
• Approved Change Order Number 2 for Vass Sewer Phase 2 project (5-0)
• Called public hearing for Juniper Lake Rd rezoning (5-0)
• Called public hearing for 1154 L Cooper Rd rezoning (5-0)
• Appointed Chairman Picerno to Trillium Health Resources Advisory Board (5-0)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a conditional rezoning request. The board will also review the minutes from the January 4, 2024, meeting.

• Public hearing for Conditional Rezoning Request: Rural Agricultural Conditional Zoning (RA-CZ) to Rural Agricultural Conditional Zoning (RA-CZ) for a Debris Management Facility

The Planning Board recommended approval of a major modification to a conditional rezoning for a debris management facility in Robbins. The request sought to increase the size of the facility's office space by 400 square feet.

• Approved consent agenda (9-0)
• Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement for 2344 NC Hwy 705 (9-0)
• Recommended approval to Board of Commissioners for office space increase at 2344 NC Hwy 705 (9-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to debrief on the January 18, 2024, public forum regarding the Land Use Plan update. The body will discuss next steps for the planning process.

• Debriefing of the 1/18/2024 Land Use Plan public forum

The Board discussed feedback from a January 18 public forum and coordinated next steps for the Land Use Plan update. No formal ordinances were adopted, but the Board set dates for additional community input sessions and a future work session.

• Scheduled listening sessions for February 13 and 15 at North Moore and Union Pines high schools
• Scheduled a work session for February 16 at 2:00pm at the Senior Enrichment Center
• Approved adjournment of the special meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and several Unified Development Ordinance amendments. The meeting includes a quasi-judicial hearing for a religious institution special use permit and a discussion on Medicaid expansion staffing.

• Rezoning request: Industrial (I) to Highway Commercial (B-2) at 3449 Vass Carthage Road
• Special Use Permit Request: SDA Sandhills Church at 441 Monroe Road, Cameron, NC
• UDO Amendments regarding ground-mounted and roof-mounted solar panels
• Proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget Adoption Schedule
• Renaming the Homelessness Task Force to the Homeless and Community Outreach Task Force

The Board approved a rezoning request for a parcel on Vass Carthage Road and granted a special use permit for the SDA Sandhills Church. The Board also authorized new staffing for Medicaid expansion and approved several Unified Development Ordinance amendments.

• Approved rezoning of 2.54 acres at 3449 Vass Carthage Road from Industrial to Highway Commercial (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for SDA Sandhills Church at 441 Monroe Road with screening conditions (5-0)
• Approved two new DSS positions (IMC III and IM Supervisor II) for Medicaid Expansion (5-0)
• Approved UDO amendments for solar collectors and staff review processes (5-0)
• Approved UDO text amendment for High Impact Outdoor Recreation after reconsideration (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Sunbelt Rentals for emergency bypass pumps (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025 budget adoption schedule with public hearing set for June 18, 2024 (5-0)
• Added Antique Town Way and Fortis Farm Rd to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance (5-0)

General

The East Moore Water District (EMWD) Board of Directors will meet to review administrative items. The board is scheduled to discuss the adoption timeline for the FY 2024-2025 proposed budget.

• Approval of January 9, 2024, Special Meeting minutes
• FY 2024-2025 Proposed Budget Adoption Schedule

The Board approved the schedule for adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. This includes a public hearing on June 18, 2024, with final adoption to occur before July 1, 2024.

• Approved January 9, 2024, Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved FY2025 budget adoption schedule (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is hosting a public forum to discuss the update of the county's Land Use Plan. The meeting includes an overview from the Planning Department and an orientation by Green Heron Planning, LLC.

• Public comments regarding the Land Use Plan update

The Board conducted a public forum to gather citizen input on the Land Use Plan update. No policy changes or land use decisions were made during the meeting.

• Established a three-minute limit per speaker for public comments (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several planning amendments and a rezoning request. They will also discuss adding a proposition for the sale of malt beverages and wine in Greenwood Township to the November 2024 ballot.

• Rezoning request: Industrial (I) to Highway Commercial (B-2) at 3449 Vass Carthage Road
• Proposed ballot item for November 5, 2024: On-Premises and Off-Premises Sales of Malt Beverages and Unfortified Wine in Greenwood Township
• Public hearing for UDO amendments regarding ground and roof mounted solar panels
• Resolution recommending NCDOT add a road at Century Ln
• Special Use Permit request for SDA Sandhills Church at 441 Monroe Road, Cameron NC

The Board approved a $5 million state grant for airport improvements and requested an alcohol sales election for Greenwood Township. Several public hearings were scheduled for January 23, 2024, regarding zoning and road ordinances. The Board also approved a new employee classification and pay plan.

• Accepted $5M Transportation Reserve Fund Grant for airport terminal modernization (5-0)
• Approved resolution to add malt beverage and unfortified wine sales to the Nov. 5, 2024, ballot for Greenwood Township (5-0)
• Approved Moore County Position Classification and Pay Plan (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 budget for Airport Flight Operations Counting Service (5-0)
• Approved $176,707 increase for Airport Runway Lighting project (5-0)
• Approved resolution to request NCDOT add Century Ln to the Secondary Road System (5-0)
• Called public hearings for Jan. 23, 2024, regarding road naming, UDO text amendments, and a rezoning request at 3449 Vass Carthage Road (5-0)
• Called a quasi-judicial hearing for Jan. 23, 2024, regarding a Special Use Permit for SDA Sandhills Church (5-0)

General

The Moore County EMWD Board of Directors will meet to review minutes from a previous special meeting and discuss an emergency water purchase agreement with the Town of Carthage.

• Town of Carthage Emergency Water Purchase Agreement
• Approval of December 4, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes

The Board approved a contract allowing the Town of Carthage to purchase water during emergencies. The Board also approved the minutes from the December 4, 2023, special meeting.

• Approved December 4, 2023, Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Water Purchase Contract with Town of Carthage for emergency water (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the County Fiscal Year 2025 budget and funding for Moore County Schools. The meeting includes updates on the Land Use Plan, the Hwy 211 project, and the court facility project.

• Moore County Schools funding
• County Fiscal Year 2025 budget
• Land Use Plan forum and UDO updates
• Hwy 211 project updates
• Green Monster recycling facility and county recycling

The Moore County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to remove the Moore County Schools Funding item from its January 8, 2024 agenda, citing a Board of Education work session and a planned joint meeting in February. The board then reviewed 2024 goals, received budget and project updates, and discussed community outreach, water and sewer projects, animal adoption, and recycling. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 2:45pm.

• Voted 5-0 to remove the Moore County Schools Funding item from the agenda
• Adjourned the January 8, 2024 special meeting at 2:45pm

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will meet to discuss two specific rezoning requests. The board will hold public hearings to consider changes to land use designations for properties on L Cooper Road and Juniper Lake Road.

• Rezoning request for 1154 L Cooper Road from Urban Transition US 1 Highway to Rural Agricultural – Highway Corridor Overlay District Rural Highway
• Conditional rezoning request for a mini warehouse (self-storage) on Juniper Lake Road (Parcel ID 00991632) from B-2 to B-2-CZ

The Planning Board recommended approval to the Board of Commissioners for a conventional rezoning at 1154 L Cooper Road and a conditional rezoning for a mini-warehouse on Juniper Lake Road.

• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement for 1154 L Cooper Road (7-1)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 1154 L Cooper Road from Urban Transition to Rural Highway (7-1)
• Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement for Juniper Lake Road parcel (8-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional rezoning for 20-unit mini-warehouse on Juniper Lake Road (8-0)