Moore County public meetings in 2025

General

The EMWD Board will review the special meeting minutes from November 4, 2025. It will receive an update on the Wadsworth/Manor Road waterline project. The board will discuss the EMWD Water Ordinance. Finally, it will consider a deed of dedication for the North Gate Phase 2 development.

• Review EMWD Special Meeting minutes (Nov 4 2025)
• Public Works update on Wadsworth/Manor Road waterlines
• Discussion of EMWD Water Ordinance
• Consider Deed of Dedication for North Gate Phase 2

The East Moore Water District Board approved the minutes from its November 4 special meeting. It then approved a revised water ordinance that updates payment extensions, lease requirements, and fee language. The Board also accepted the Deed of Dedication for the North Gate Phase 2 subdivision, allowing the new water lines to be put into service.

• Approved November 4, 2025 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved revised East Moore Water District water ordinance (4-0)
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for North Gate Phase 2 subdivision (4-0)
• Adjourned the December 1, 2025 special meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will approve meeting minutes, budget amendments, and a grant agreement. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning ordinance amendments and a request for qualifications for future updates.

• Approval of Special and Regular Meeting Minutes
• Budget Amendments
• NC GREAT Grant Agreement Amendment 2
• Public Hearings on UDO Amendments
• Opioid Settlement Fund Contract Authorization

Board of Commissioners

The Board voted unanimously to appoint James Pedersen to the Moore County Jury Commission for a term ending November 2027. It also unanimously appointed Frank Thigpen and Oscar Romine to the Board of Adjustment for two‑year terms ending November 2027, and Victor Deese, Bob Barmore, and Bob Koontz to three‑year terms ending November 2028. Hollie Griffin was appointed as the alternate member of the Board of Adjustment for a three‑year term ending November 2028. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

• Appointed James Pedersen to Jury Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Frank Thigpen to Board of Adjustment (2‑year term, unanimous)
• Appointed Oscar Romine to Board of Adjustment (2‑year term, unanimous)
• Appointed Victor Deese to Board of Adjustment (3‑year term, unanimous)
• Appointed Bob Barmore to Board of Adjustment (3‑year term, unanimous)
• Appointed Bob Koontz to Board of Adjustment (3‑year term, unanimous)
• Appointed Hollie Griffin as alternate member of Board of Adjustment (3‑year term, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:35 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider a land purchase adjacent to the Moore County Sports Complex and hold public hearings on amendments to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance and the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting also includes a quasi-judicial hearing for a subdivision permit and a resolution requesting the state legislature to abolish the Jury Commission.

• Land purchase adjacent to Moore County Sports Complex
• Public hearing on Road Name and Addressing Ordinance amendments
• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance amendments (Nonconforming Situations, Wireless Facilities, Highway Corridor Overlay District)
• Quasi-judicial hearing for Holly Grove Pines Subdivision Special Use Permit
• Resolution requesting NC General Assembly to abolish Jury Commission

The Board approved the consent agenda and added two privately maintained roads, Dupree Drive and Libby Lane, to the Moore County Road Naming and Addressing Ordinance. It also scheduled several public and quasi‑judicial hearings on land‑use matters for December 1, 2025, with all motions passing unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added Dupree Drive and Libby Lane to Road Naming and Addressing Ordinance (unanimous)
• Called quasi‑judicial hearing Dec 1, 2025 for Holly Grove Pines subdivision (unanimous)
• Called public hearing Dec 1, 2025 to amend UDO Chapter 9 nonconforming lots (unanimous)
• Called public hearing Dec 1, 2025 to amend UDO Chapter 8 wireless facilities (unanimous)
• Called public hearing Dec 1, 2025 to amend UDO Chapter 7 highway corridor overlay (unanimous)
• Carried over resolution to abolish jury commission to Dec 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on several Unified Development Ordinance amendments, including changes to nonconforming lots, wireless communication facilities, and highway corridor overlay district standards. The meeting also includes work sessions to discuss future amendments to the highway corridor overlay district and to consider adding a Small‑Town Model Overlay District option. Routine items such as approval of minutes and public comment are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance amendment to Chapter 9 Section 9.9.C (Nonconforming Lots of Record)
• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance amendment to Chapter 8 Sections 8.116.B and 8.116.H.1 (Wireless Communication Facility and Telecommunications Tower standards)
• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance amendment to Chapter 7 Sections 7.8.C.1 and 7.8.F.1 (Highway Corridor Overlay District exemptions and prohibited uses)
• Work session to discuss future amendments to Section 7.8 (Highway Corridor Overlay District) of the Unified Development Ordinance
• Work session to discuss adding a Small‑Town Model Overlay District option to the Unified Development Ordinance

General

The EMWD Board of Directors will review the minutes from the Board of Commissioners' special meeting held on August 5, 2025. It will consider a deed of dedication for the Fortis Farms subdivision. It will also consider a resolution to amend the East Moore Water District water ordinance to extend the payment period during certain events.

• Review Board of Commissioners special meeting minutes (August 5, 2025)
• Consider deed of dedication for Fortis Farms Subdivision
• Consider resolution to amend East Moore Water District water ordinance to extend payment period during certain events

The EMWD Board voted 3‑0 to approve the August 5, 2025 special‑meeting minutes. It also voted 3‑0 to accept the Deed of Dedication for the Fortis Farms Subdivision and to authorize the chairman to sign. Finally, the board voted 3‑0 to adopt a resolution amending the water ordinance to allow payment‑period extensions during emergencies.

• Approved August 5, 2025 EMWD special‑meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for Fortis Farms Subdivision and authorized signing (3‑0)
• Approved resolution amending water ordinance to extend payment periods in emergencies (3‑0)
• Adjourned the November 4, 2025 special meeting (3‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several public works projects and administrative updates. Key items include a proposed school zone for Fellowship Christian Academy and spending authorizations for Opioid Settlement Funds.

• Proposed school zone in front of Fellowship Christian Academy
• Opioid Settlement Fund contracts and spending authorizations
• Public hearing on amending the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance to add two roads
• Contract for propane services with Superior Plus Energy Services, Inc.
• Customer cost and fee schedule for Carthage Rd and Dowd Rd Waterline Extension Project

The Board approved the consent agenda (except Item H, which was removed). It scheduled a public hearing for adding Dupree Drive and Libbey Lane to the road‑name ordinance. The Board also approved a propane service contract for county facilities, a $731,241 ambulance purchase contract, and increased opioid settlement funding for two agencies. Additionally, it adopted a resolution to add a school zone in front of Fellowship Christian Academy.

• Approved consent agenda, except Item H (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on Nov. 18 to add Dupree Drive and Libbey Lane (unanimous)
• Approved propane services contract with Superior Plus Energy Services, up to $144,800 (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance purchase contract with American Response Vehicles, not to exceed $731,241 (unanimous)
• Amended First Health of the Carolinas contract to $134,628 and extended term (unanimous)
• Amended Samaritan Colony contract to $240,000 and extended term (unanimous)
• Directed staff to meet with Adult and Teen Challenge of the Sandhills before Dec. board meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution requesting a school zone for Fellowship Christian Academy (unanimous)

General

The commissioners discussed the new Carthage Elementary School site, the 2026 bond timeline, and school security options. They agreed to improve communication with the Town of Carthage and the School Board. The Board directed the Planning Board to review stormwater regulations, the Highway Corridor Overlay District, minor subdivision requirements, and the quasi‑judicial process for major subdivisions and to provide recommendations. The Board also voted unanimously to enter closed session and then to adjourn the meeting.

• Directed Planning Board to review stormwater regulations, Highway Corridor Overlay District, minor subdivision requirements, and major subdivision quasi‑judicial process and provide recommendations (decision made, no vote recorded)
• Voted unanimously (3‑0) to enter closed session to consult with an attorney
• Voted unanimously (3‑0) to adjourn the meeting at 3:21 pm

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will consider new member appointments and appoint Ashley Robinson as Subdivision Recording Secretary. It will also approve the minutes from the September 10, 2024 regular meeting. The board will review the conventional subdivision preliminary plat for Holly Grove Pines (ParID 00013191).

• Member appointments for the Planning Board
• Appointment of Ashley Robinson as Subdivision Recording Secretary
• Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Review of the conventional subdivision preliminary plat for Holly Grove Pines (ParID 00013191)

The board appointed four new members to the Subdivision Review Board and named Ashley Robinson as the recording secretary, each motion passing unanimously. The board approved the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. The board voted to deem the Holly Grove Pines preliminary plat review complete and to forward the special‑use permit application to the Moore County Board of Commissioners.

• Appointed Kevin Reddinger, Teresa Davis, Tracey Callicutt, and Ruth Pedersen to Subdivision Review Board – passed unanimously
• Appointed Ashley Robinson as Subdivision Recording Secretary and Michael English as temporary secretary – passed unanimously
• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes – passed 7-0
• Deemed Holly Grove Pines subdivision preliminary plat review complete and forwarded special-use permit application to County Commissioners – passed unanimously
• Adjourned meeting – passed 7-0

General

The Board voted unanimously (5-0) to enter a closed session, later voted unanimously (5-0) to return to open session and seal the minutes, and then voted unanimously (5-0) to adjourn the special meeting. No substantive policy or operational decisions were made.

• Entered closed session (5-0)
• Returned to open session and sealed minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2025 Moore County Land Use Plan. The board is also considering a land swap and lease with the Village of Pinehurst and the creation of a new ABC Law Enforcement Officer position.

• Public hearing for adoption of the 2025 Moore County Land Use Plan
• Resolution authorizing a land swap and lease with the Village of Pinehurst
• Approval for a new ABC Law Enforcement Officer position
• Ambulance purchase utilizing HGACBuy
• Medicaid Transportation Contracts with ASAP Transportation Services, Right Transportation, Angels on Wheels, and Xpress Medical Transport II

The Board approved the consent agenda and adopted two proclamations for American Indian Heritage Month and Family Literacy Day, each unanimously. Commissioners also passed a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for veterans. The Land Use Plan was approved with several amendments, and the Veterans Treatment Court grant contract was authorized, all by unanimous votes.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted American Indian Heritage Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Family Literacy Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Operation Green Light resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Moore County Land Use Plan with amendments (unanimous)
• Authorized Veterans Treatment Court grant contract (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the 2025 Moore County Land Use Plan and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also consider several public safety apparatus purchases and various contract amendments.

• Public hearing for adoption of the 2025 Moore County Land Use Plan
• Public hearing for Unified Development Ordinance amendments to Chapter 6 and Chapter 19
• Apparatus purchases for Robbins Fire Department (Command Vehicle), Seven Lakes Fire Department (Rescue 639), and West End Fire and Rescue (Engine)
• Contract with Ramsay Burgin Smith Architects Inc. for Station X
• Federal Airport Infrastructure Grant # 36237.67.13.1

The Board approved the consent agenda and adopted the 2025 National 4‑H Week proclamation, both unanimously. It denied the proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, also unanimously, and authorized the chairman to execute the consistency document. The Board called a public hearing for October 21, 2025 to consider adoption of the 2025 Moore County Land Use Plan. A motion to postpone the amendment failed because it lacked a second.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 National 4‑H Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Denied proposed Unified Development Ordinance text amendments (unanimous)
• Authorized chairman to execute consistency document (unanimous)
• Called public hearing Oct 21, 2025 for 2025 Land Use Plan (unanimous)
• Motion to postpone amendment failed (no second)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from August and consider adopting the 2025 Land Use Plan. The meeting will be held at the Historic Courthouse in Carthage.

• Approval of August 5 and August 7, 2025, meeting minutes
• Public Hearing to consider adoption of the 2025 Moore County Land Use Plan
• Planning Department Reports
• Board Comment Period
• Upcoming Board of Commissioners meetings

General

The board removed the “Green Growth Toolbox” from the land‑use plan and struck several draft actions and recommendations. It created a new action to review the Highway Corridor Overlay District and directed the Planning Board to research the corridor and advise the commissioners. The updated plan will be presented to the Planning Board on Oct 2, a public hearing requested for Oct 7, and scheduled for Oct 21. The issue of extending sewer on Hwy 211 at Seven Lakes was placed on the Oct 7 regular‑meeting agenda.

• Removed “Green Growth Toolbox” from Action 1.3.1
• Struck Recommendation 1.4 in its entirety
• Struck Action 1.6.1 while leaving Recommendation 1.6 as presented
• Struck Actions 1.10.1, 1.10.2, and 1.10.3
• Created new Action 1.10.1 to review Highway Corridor Overlay District
• Directed Planning Board to research highway corridor and report findings
• Scheduled plan review before Planning Board on Oct 2, public hearing request for Oct 7, hearing on Oct 21
• Placed Hwy 211 sewer extension item on Oct 7 regular‑meeting agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board appointed Commissioners John Ritter and Tom Adams to the Opioid Task Force. It decided to continue funding the Boys & Girls Club using general funds rather than Opioid Settlement Funds. The Board also requested quarterly reports from programs receiving settlement money and voted 5‑0 to adjourn the special meeting.

• Assigned Commissioners John Ritter and Tom Adams to the Opioid Task Force
• Continued funding the Boys & Girls Club with general funds, not Opioid Settlement Funds
• Requested quarterly reports from Opioid Settlement fund programs (agreed)
• Voted 5-0 to adjourn the September 16, 2025 special meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider routine consent agenda items and several substantive matters. They will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for a portion of ParID 20020074 and on a community transportation grant application. The board will also vote on capital project ordinance revisions for the courthouse, detention building, and sheriff forensic facility, as well as award contracts for water system improvements and biosolids trucking.

• Public hearing: rezoning of part of ParID 20020074 from Rural Agricultural to Highway Commercial (B-2) at 6620 US 15-501 Hwy
• Sole source approval of DataWorks Plus purchase for the Sheriff’s office
• Capital Project Ordinance Revision #20 for Courthouse, Detention Building (Fund 432) and Sheriff Forensic Facility (Fund 438)
• Notice of award to McFadden Homes, Inc. for Linden Rd wells and water system improvements (Fund 412)
• Contract with Hot Rock Haulers for biosolids trucking for WPCP

The Board approved its consent agenda, adopted a proclamation recognizing Constitution Week, and adopted a land‑use plan consistency statement declaring a rezoning request inconsistent. It voted 5‑0 to deny the conventional rezoning of a 3.59‑acre parcel owned by Araya Associates. The Board also approved the submittal of the FY 2026‑2027 5311 Community Transportation Program grant application. Additionally, the Board revived and indefinitely tabled a pending amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Adopted Constitution Week proclamation (5-0)
• Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement as Inconsistent (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of 3.59‑acre parcel (5-0)
• Approved submittal of FY 2026‑2027 Community Transportation Program grant application (5-0)
• Revived and indefinitely tabled Unified Development Ordinance amendment consideration (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners approved a special meeting on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 to continue work on the Draft Land Use Plan. They also set a public hearing for October 21, 2025 and directed staff to have the Draft LUP ready for the Planning Board by October 2, 2025. The Draft LUP is expected to be adopted by the end of October 2025 and completed in early 2026.

• Hold a special meeting on September 17, 2025
• Schedule a public hearing on October 21, 2025
• Have the Draft LUP ready for the Planning Board by October 2, 2025
• Plan to adopt the Draft LUP by the end of October 2025
• Strike the word “Promote” and replace it with “Allow” in Action 1.3.4
• Remove the word “encourage” and replace it with “allow” in Recommendation 1.4
• Strike Action 1.1.1 and replace it with “Do not allow major subdivisions in the Rural Agricultural zoned properties.”
• Strike the entire Recommendation 1.12

General

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will adopt routine items on a consent agenda, including budget ordinance amendments and a mutual aid agreement with Fort Bragg. They will discuss several fire department apparatus purchases and a sheriff department Taser acquisition. Public hearings are scheduled for a commercial rezoning request on US 15-501 and a community transportation grant application. New business also includes the dissolution of two task forces and various board appointments.

• Change Order #15 for Moore County New Courthouse and Renovation (Administration)
• Brush Truck purchase for High Falls Fire Department (Administration)
• Service Truck purchase for Eagle Spring Fire (Administration)
• Sheriff Department Taser purchase – sole source resolution (Finance)
• Public hearing: rezoning of portion of ParID 20020074 to Highway Commercial (B-2) at 6620 US 15-501 Hwy

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including the FY25/26 budget amendment. It voted 5‑0 to schedule public hearings on September 16, 2025 for a rezoning request and for the FY26/27 Community Transportation Program grant. The Board also voted 5‑0 to approve the purchase of a new brush truck for the High Falls Fire Department at a cost of $110,114 and to adopt the associated budget amendment.

• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Called public hearing on Sep 16, 2025 for Araya Associates rezoning request (5-0)
• Called public hearing on Sep 16, 2025 for Community Transportation Program grant (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Brush Truck for High Falls Fire Dept, $110,114 (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment for Option 3 under Financial Impact (5-0)

General

The Board of Commissioners decided to place the Water/Sewer Task Force and the Land Use Plan/Unified Development Ordinance Task Force on the agenda of the September 2, 2025 regular meeting for dissolution. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the special meeting consisted of presentations and discussion on future capital projects, grant options, the Veterans Treatment Court, and utilities planning.

• Place Water/Sewer and Land Use Plan task forces on Sep 2, 2025 agenda for dissolution

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments, approve minutes, and hold public hearings on road naming, group care facility zoning, and subdivision standards. The meeting also includes a contract amendment for property management services.

• Public hearing on Road Name and Addressing Ordinance
• Public hearing on Group Care Facility zoning at 444 Farm Life School Rd
• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance amendments
• Property Management contract amendment with Fred Smith Company
• FY26 Community Transportation Program grant agreements

The Board added two new agenda items, approved the consent agenda, and voted unanimously to add three private roads and remove one from the Road Naming Ordinance. It also adopted a land‑use plan consistency statement, approved an amendment to the Group Care Facility standards in the Unified Development Ordinance, and unanimously rezoned 444 Farm Life School Rd to Rural Agricultural‑Conditional zoning for a group‑care facility.

• Added agenda item F (Letter to Trillium) – vote 5-0
• Added agenda item G (Resolution opposing Senate Bill 205) – vote 4-1
• Approved consent agenda items – vote 5-0
• Amended Road Naming Ordinance: added BRENDA FRYE LN, HOLD FAST WAY, KINDLETREE LN; removed CHISHOLM TRL – vote 5-0
• Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement and authorized chairman to execute – vote 5-0
• Approved amendment to UDO Section 8.56.B (Group Care Facility standards) – vote 5-0
• Approved conditional rezoning of 444 Farm Life School Rd to Rural Agricultural‑Conditional zoning for a Group Care Facility – vote 5-0

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a conventional rezoning request for part of parcel ID 20020074, changing its designation from Rural Agricultural and Residential‑Agricultural‑40 to Highway Commercial (B‑2) at 6620 US 15‑501 Hwy. The board will also approve minutes from the July 10, 2025 special meeting and appoint Ashley Robinson as clerk. Additional items include a conflict‑of‑interest check and routine reports.

• Public hearing: rezoning of a portion of ParID 20020074 to Highway Commercial (B‑2) at 6620 US 15‑501 Hwy
• Approval of minutes from the July 10, 2025 special meeting
• Appointment of Ashley Robinson as Administrative Officer to Clerk to the Planning Board
• Conflict‑of‑interest check for board members regarding agenda items

General

The Moore County EMWD Board will review the minutes from the July 15 Commissioners special meeting. A public works update will be given on the status of the Wadsworth/Manor Road water line petition. The board will discuss a proposed change to the East Moore Water District fee schedule.

• Review July 15 Commissioners special meeting minutes
• Status update on Wadsworth/Manor Rd water line petition
• Consideration of East Moore Water District fee schedule change

The East Moore Water District Board approved the July 15, 2025 special meeting minutes (5-0). The board voted 5-0 to move forward with the USDA funding application and preliminary engineering report for the East Moore Phase 5 Water District. The board also approved fee schedule changes to align with Moore County Public Utilities rates effective July 1, 2025 (5-0). The meeting was adjourned by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved July 15, 2025 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Voted 5-0 to proceed with USDA funding application and preliminary engineering report
• Approved EMWD fee schedule changes to align with MCPU rates effective July 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned the August 5, 2025 special meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including budget amendments and contract approvals. They will hold public hearings on multiple planning matters, notably a conditional rezoning request for a group care facility at 444 Farm Life School Rd. Additional new business items include a waterline extension award and a change order for the new courthouse project.

• Finance – Budget Amendments (consent agenda)
• Legal – Approval of Resolution and Supplemental Agreement for Additional Opioid Settlement Funds
• Public Works – Notice of Award to Metcon, Inc. for Carthage Rd and Dowd Rd Waterline Extension Project
• Planning – Conditional Rezoning Request: Rural Agricultural to Rural Agricultural‑Conditional Zoning for a Group Care Facility at 444 Farm Life School Rd
• Administration – Moore County New Courthouse and Renovation – Change Order #14

The Board voted unanimously to add a Trillium Board appointment to the agenda and approved the consent agenda, leaving two items for later discussion. It also voted unanimously to call public hearings on multiple Unified Development Ordinance amendments, a conditional rezoning request, and a road‑name ordinance amendment. The Central Pines Rural Planning Organization project ranking was tabled until after the Land Use Plan is completed.

• Added Trillium Board appointment to agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, except Parks & Recreation ordinance revision and Local Educational Bonds (5-0)
• Called public hearing on UDO amendment for Group Care Facility (5-0)
• Called public hearing on conditional rezoning of 444 Farm Life School Rd (5-0)
• Called public hearing on UDO amendments to Chapters 6 and 19 (5-0)
• Called public hearing on Road Name and Addressing Ordinance amendment to add three roads and remove one (5-0)
• Tabled Central Pines Rural Planning Organization prioritization ranking until after Land Use Plan (5-0)

General

The board unanimously approved the June 3 and June 5 special meeting minutes. It also voted unanimously to accept the deed of dedication for the water line infrastructure in the Fletcher Farms Subdivision, authorizing the chair to sign. No further business was taken up.

• Approved June 3, 2025 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved June 5, 2025 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for Fletcher Farms Subdivision water line (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025-2026 tax levy and the appointment of a Tax Administrator. The board is also reviewing funding for artificial turf fields at Union Pines and North Moore High Schools.

• Charge of 2025-2026 Tax Levy
• Allocation for artificial turf fields at Union Pines and North Moore High Schools
• Replacement of Sanitary Sewer Lift Station 3-3 contract with Grosvenor Land LLC
• Moore County New Courthouse and Renovation Change Order #13 Revised
• Appointment of Tax Administrator

The board approved a $923,330.49 contract and budget amendment to replace Sanitary Sewer Lift Station 3‑3 in Pinehurst, approved a yard‑waste removal contract at the county landfill, and approved a $13,538.15 increase to the detention‑center food services contract. It also accepted the 2024‑2025 tax settlement reports and directed the Tax Administrator to collect 2025‑2026 taxes, approved a letter to Congressman Hudson opposing the High Falls Dam removal, and authorized a $107,207 change order for the new courthouse project.

• Approved $923,330.49 contract with Grosvenor Land, LLC for Sewer Lift Station 3‑3 replacement (5‑0) and authorized related budget amendment
• Approved contract with Judy D. Brooks Contractors for yard‑waste removal at the landfill, up to $350,000 (5‑0)
• Approved Contract Amendment #4 with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC increasing food services budget to $389,618 (5‑0)
• Accepted 2024‑2025 tax settlement reports and entered insolvent list into minutes (5‑0)
• Directed Tax Administrator to collect all 2025‑2026 taxes and delinquent taxes (5‑0)
• Approved letter to Congressman Hudson opposing High Falls Dam removal (5‑0)
• Approved draft of similar letter to Congressman Dan Bishop (5‑0)
• Approved Change Order #13 Revised for courthouse construction, raising contract to $42,892,525 and approved Capital Project Ordinance Revision #18 (5‑0)

General

The Moore County Planning Board will approve the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on several Unified Development Ordinance amendments, including changes to specific use standards and subdivision design standards. The board will also consider a conditional rezoning request for a group care facility at 444 Farm Life School Rd.

• Approval of minutes of May 1, 2025, Regular Meeting
• Public hearing on UDO amendment to Chapter 8 Section 8.56.B (Group Care Facility standards)
• Conditional rezoning request: Rural Agricultural to Rural Agricultural-Conditional Zoning for a Group Care Facility at 444 Farm Life School Rd
• Public hearing on UDO amendments to Chapter 6 Table of Uses and Chapter 19 Subdivision standards (Sections 19.9.B and 19.10.A)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 on several items, including a consent agenda, purchase contracts for a solid‑waste truck, HVAC equipment, patrol vehicles, an aeration blower, a Tyler Technologies amendment, a detention‑center medical services amendment, and a resolution to sell surplus land for $200,000.

• Approved consent agenda items (budget amendments, contracts, tax releases, etc.) (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of a 2026 Mack HD GR64 truck with roll‑off hoist for $204,730 (4‑0)
• Approved HVAC replacement contract for Health & Agriculture buildings for $219,600 (4‑0)
• Authorized Tyler Technologies Amendment #10 to extend ERP support through 2028 (4‑0)
• Approved Detention Center medical services amendment increasing contract to $501,960.76 for FY25 and $418,069.92 for FY26 (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of six 2025 Dodge Durango AWD patrol vehicles for $251,500 (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of an Atlas‑Copco aeration blower for up to $197,629 (4‑0)
• Adopted resolution accepting $200,000 offer for surplus property "Landfill HWY 5 Across Horse Creek" (4‑0)

General

The East Moore Water District Board voted 4‑0 to adopt the FY 2025‑2026 budget ordinance, which sets revenues of $3,862,000 and matching expenditures, and includes the annual fee schedule. The ordinance becomes effective on July 1, 2025. The board then voted 4‑0 to adjourn the special meeting at 9:48 a.m.

• Adopt FY 2025‑2026 East Moore Water District budget ordinance (4-0)
• Adjourn special meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board voted 4‑0 to adopt the FY 2025‑2026 Moore County Budget Ordinance, including the Fire Protection Service Districts and fee schedules, effective July 1, 2025. It also approved an amended travel‑expense reimbursement policy (4‑0), changes to the Sandhills Community College funding formula (4‑0), and a revision to the Pandemic Recovery Capital Projects Ordinance (4‑0). The commissioners adopted a revised personnel policy (5‑0), dissolved the Human Resources Appeals Committee (5‑0), and approved the new Position Classification and Pay Plan (5‑0). Finally, they approved the state salary‑plan reporting form for FY 2025/2026 (5‑0).

• Adopt FY 2025-2026 budget ordinance (4-0)
• Approve amended travel‑expense reimbursement policy (4-0)
• Approve Sandhills Community College funding formula modifications (4-0)
• Approve Pandemic Recovery Capital Projects Ordinance Fund 437 Revision 6 (4-0)
• Adopt revised personnel policy (5-0)
• Dissolve Human Resources Appeals Committee (5-0)
• Adopt Position Classification and Pay Plan effective July 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approve NC State Human Resources salary‑plan reporting form FY2025/2026 (5-0)

General

The East Moore Water District Board voted 5-0 to approve the May 20, 2025 special meeting minutes. A public hearing on the FY26 recommended budget had no speakers, and the board will consider adopting the budget ordinance at a special meeting on June 5, 2025. The board then voted 5-0 to adjourn the June 3 meeting at 10:11 am.

• Approved May 20, 2025 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned June 3, 2025 meeting at 10:11 am (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners voted 5‑0 to approve a two‑year extension of the waste‑debris contract with Simmons & Simmons Management, Inc. at the same rate of $11.45 per ton. The board also approved a resolution for the North Carolina Highway Patrol to present a safe‑driving video to high‑school students, designated First Bank as the county’s official depository, and adopted the FY 2026‑27 Unified Grant Application Phase I documents. Several appointments and reappointments to local advisory councils were confirmed.

• Approved Contract Amendment #1 to extend Simmons & Simmons waste‑debris contract through June 30, 2027 (5‑0)
• Approved resolution requesting the NC Highway Patrol to present a safe‑driving video to all high‑school students before the end of the school year (5‑0)
• Approved resolution designating First Bank as the official depository and authorizing a Master Banking Services Agreement (5‑0)
• Approved submittal of FY 2026‑27 Unified Grant Application Phase I pre‑application documents to NCDOT (5‑0)
• Reappointed Chris Morgan to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5‑0)
• Reappointed Miriam King and Josh Brooks to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (5‑0)
• Appointed Chuck Hill to fill an unexpired term on the Local Emergency Planning Committee (5‑0)
• Proclaimed June 15, 2025 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in Moore County (5‑0)

General

The EMWD Board voted 5‑0 to approve the January 21, 2025 special meeting minutes. It then voted 5‑0 to receive the FY 2025‑2026 recommended budget as presented by the County Manager. The Board also voted 5‑0 to call a public hearing for the budget on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Finally, the Board voted 5‑0 to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved Jan 21, 2025 special meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Received FY 2025‑2026 recommended budget (5‑0)
• Called public hearing for budget on June 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM (5‑0)
• Adjourned the special meeting (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board voted 4‑0 (Commissioner Ritter recused) to approve the conditional rezoning of two adjacent parcels at 3626 Murdocksville Rd to Highway Commercial Conditional Zoning for a mini‑warehouse. Earlier, the Board recused Ritter from Public Hearing Item C (4‑0) and approved several consent items (5‑0). It also called a public hearing on the FY 2025‑2026 budget (5‑0), approved a road‑naming amendment (5‑0), and continued a Unified Development Ordinance hearing to August 19, 2025 (5‑0).

• Recused Commissioner Ritter from Public Hearing Item C (vote 4‑0)
• Removed Consent Item E from agenda (vote 5‑0)
• Approved remaining consent items, tax releases, and budget amendments (vote 5‑0)
• Called public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 budget for June 3, 2025 (vote 5‑0)
• Approved amendment to add and rename a road in the Road Naming Ordinance (vote 5‑0)
• Continued Unified Development Ordinance public hearing to Aug 19, 2025 (vote 5‑0)
• Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement for rezoning (vote 4‑0, Ritter recused)
• Approved conditional rezoning of parcels at 3626 Murdocksville Rd to B‑2‑CZ (vote 4‑0, Ritter recused)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved a $396,620.40 service contract with FSC II, LLC to repave county parking lots. They also adopted a proclamation declaring May as Foster Parent Appreciation Month. Several public hearings were scheduled for May 20, covering a road‑name amendment, a conditional rezoning request, and a Unified Development Ordinance amendment.

• Board voted 5-0 to pull Consent Agenda Item I (Tax releases) from the consent agenda
• Board voted 4-0 (Vice Chairman abstaining) to approve Consent Agenda Item I – Tax releases/refunds for March 2025
• Board voted 5-0 to adopt the Foster Parent Appreciation Month proclamation
• Board voted 5-0 to call a public hearing on May 20 for a road name and addressing ordinance amendment
• Board voted 5-0 to call a public hearing on May 20 for a conditional rezoning of 3626 Murdocksville Rd
• Board voted 5-0 to call a public hearing on May 20 for a Unified Development Ordinance amendment
• Board approved two letters to legislators: letter one by 5-0, letter two by 3-2
• Board voted 5-0 to approve a $396,620.40 paving contract with FSC II, LLC

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a conditional rezoning request and a Unified Development Ordinance amendment. The board is reviewing a proposal for a self-service mini-warehouse and updates to standards for religious institutions.

• Conditional Rezoning Request for a Mini-Warehouse at 3626 Murdocksville Rd
• Public Hearing for Unified Development Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 6 and Chapter 8 regarding Religious Institutions

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider routine consent agenda items, including meeting minutes, the FY26 meeting schedule, and budget amendments. Public hearings will address rezoning of parcels on Lucas Road and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. New business includes authorizing a property exchange with the Village of Pinehurst, approving change orders for the new courthouse renovation, and a change order for the Vass Sewer Phase 2 contract.

• Authorization to proceed with property exchange with Village of Pinehurst (Public Safety)
• Moore County new courthouse and renovation – Change Order #11 & #12 (Administration)
• Vass Sewer Phase 2 – Contract 2 with Temple Grading and Construction – Change Order 7 (Public Works)
• Public hearing for conventional rezoning of 1195 Lucas Rd and 1149 Lucas Rd to Rural Agricultural Urban Service Boundary
• Public hearings on Unified Development Ordinance amendments to Chapter 9 (Nonconforming Situations) and Chapter 6 (Table of Uses)

The Board unanimously adopted a Land Use Plan Consistency Statement and approved a conventional rezoning of 3.552 acres at 1195 and 1149 Lucas Road for Green Lotus Sports. It also approved amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, continued a related public hearing, authorized a property exchange with the Village of Pinehurst, and approved several capital project change orders. Additionally, the Board adopted a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

• Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement, authorized Chairman to execute (5-0)
• Approved conventional rezoning of 3.552 acres at 1195 & 1149 Lucas Rd for Green Lotus Sports (5-0)
• Approved amendments to Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 9 (Nonconforming Situations) (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for UDO Chapter 6 amendments to May 20, 2025 (5-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with property exchange with Village of Pinehurst (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #11 ($136,427) and #12 ($74,987) for courthouse project, total $211,414 (5-0)
• Approved final Change Order #7 for Vass Sewer Phase 2, saving $288,843.05 (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring April 1-30, 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review fund-by-fund budget updates, including rates, revenues, and personnel, and discuss legislative items such as down zoning and short-term rentals. The meeting also covers a land use plan and a request for $3.0 million.

• Review of fund-by-fund budget updates
• Discussion of down zoning and short-term rentals
• Land use plan update
• Request for $3.0 million
• Legislative issues including ETJ and elections

The Board directed staff to bring the Verizon cell‑tower proposal to the Board for further discussion or action. It recommended that comments on the Land Use Plan be submitted to Planning Director Debra Ensminger by April 30, 2025. The Board then voted 5‑0 to adjourn the special meeting at 2:06 p.m.

• Directed staff to bring Verizon cell‑tower proposal before Board for further discussion/action
• Recommended comments on Land Use Plan be sent to Planning Director by April 30, 2025
• Adjourned meeting, vote 5-0

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will approve the minutes from its March 27, 2025 special meeting. It will discuss future amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, including changes to Chapter 16 watershed overlay districts and the addition of a rural event venue as a specific use. The board will also receive departmental reports and public comments.

• Approval of minutes from the March 27, 2025 special meeting
• Future amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 16: Watershed Overlay Districts
• Future amendment to add Rural Event Venue as a specific use in the Unified Development Ordinance

The Planning Board appointed Debra Ensminger as Clerk (7‑0). It approved the consent agenda unanimously (7‑0). The Board agreed to recommend moving forward with the recommended Chapter 16 watershed overlay amendments but not to adopt the high‑density option. The Board concluded the rural event venue amendment cannot proceed because down‑zoning is currently prohibited. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (7‑0).

• Appointed Debra Ensminger as Clerk (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)
• Recommended adopting Chapter 16 watershed overlay amendments, excluding high‑density option
• Unable to proceed with rural event venue amendment due to down‑zoning restriction
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board voted unanimously (5‑0) to remove Item G from the New Business agenda. It also approved the consent agenda, which includes budget amendments, addendums, and an agreement, by a 5‑0 vote.

• Removed Item G from New Business agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including budget amendments and addendums (5-0)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will hold public hearings to consider two amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. These discussions focus on religious institution standards and rules regarding nonconforming expansions and replacements.

• Public hearing on UDO amendments to Chapter 6 and Chapter 8 regarding Religious Institutions
• Public hearing on UDO amendments to Chapter 9 regarding Nonconforming Situations (Expansion and Replacement)

The Planning Board appointed Danielle Orloff as clerk (5‑0) and approved its consent agenda (5‑0). It adopted a Land Use Plan Consistency Statement (6‑0) and unanimously recommended that the County Commissioners approve the proposed amendment to Chapter 9 on nonconforming situations. No public comments were received.

• Appointed Danielle Orloff as clerk (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimously 5‑0)
• Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement (6‑0)
• Recommended County Commissioners approve Chapter 9 amendment (6‑0)
• Nominated Tucker McKenzie as temporary chair (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a conventional rezoning request that would reclassify portions of the Seven Lakes gated community and a nearby neighborhood business area to Rural Agricultural Urban Service Boundary. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting and receive the Planning Department report. Additional agenda items include public comment and announcements of upcoming events.

• Public hearing: rezoning of part of ParID 00990739 (Seven Lakes) at 1195 Lucas Rd and part of ParID 00026746 (Neighborhood Business B‑1) at 1149 Lucas Rd to Rural Agricultural Urban Service Boundary (RA‑USB)
• Approval of February 6, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Planning Department report presented by Debra Ensminger
• Public comment period and board comment period
• Announcements of upcoming events on March 11, March 18, and April 1, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will adopt a consent agenda covering routine items such as meeting minutes, proclamations, license approvals, a contract amendment, and budget changes. They will conduct public hearings to consider extensive amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, including changes to child‑care home definitions, subdivision performance guarantees, signage, agricultural uses, and land‑development definitions. A conditional rezoning request will be heard for a wireless communication facility at 9739 NC 24‑27 Highway. The board will also vote to reclassify a part‑time animal shelter attendant to a full‑time position.

• Approval of Retail Malt Beverage and Fortified Wine licenses (annual)
• Contract Amendment #8 with Moseley Architects
• Public hearing on UDO amendments to Chapter 8 (Child Care Home Facility) and related sections
• Public hearing on UDO amendments affecting subdivisions, signs, farms, definitions, and adding horse boarding as an agricultural use
• Conditional rezoning from Rural Agricultural to Rural Agricultural Conditional Zoning for a wireless communication facility at 9739 NC 24‑27 Highway

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will meet to approve consent agenda items and hold a public hearing on a conditional rezoning request for a mining operation. The board will also receive reports from the Planning Department.

• Approval of December 5, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes
• Public hearing: Conditional Rezoning Request for Mining/Quarry Operation at 985 NC 211 Highway