Pender County, North Carolina

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Board

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee will consider preliminary plats for two subdivisions and four conditional zoning map amendments during its regular meeting.

• SUBMAJ 2026-151 Blake Farms Parcel O Phase 2 Preliminary Plat
• SUBMAJ 2026-153 Point South Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat
• REZONE 2026-101 R&R Roofing and Reroofing Conditional Zoning Map Amendment
• REZONE 2026-102 Bryant Assemblage Conditional Zoning Map Amendment
• Meeting held at Pender County Public Assembly Room, 805 South Walker Street

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Board

Technical Review Committee

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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

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Technical Review Committee

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Planning Board

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General

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Board

Technical Review Committee

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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Technical Review Committee

Board of County Commissioners

Technical Review Committee

Technical Review Committee

Technical Review Committee

Technical Review Committee

Technical Review Committee

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet on July 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Hampstead Annex. The board will receive an update on the athletic field lighting project and a briefing on the FY 26‑27 budget and General Assembly appropriation funding projects. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion. Public comment and routine agenda and minutes adoption are also scheduled.

• Update on athletic field lighting project
• Update FY 26‑27 budget and General Assembly appropriation funding projects
• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment meets for a regular session. The only business item listed is Appeal 2026-18, an appeal of an administrative decision. No details about the appeal are provided in the agenda. All other items are procedural (call to order, minutes, public comment, adjournment).

• Appeal 2026-18: Appeal of an Administrative Decision (no details given)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several capital projects and purchase orders. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the naming of W M Teachey Avenue in Topsail Township and appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Athletic Field Lighting Final Phase capital project and purchase order for $1,612,589.00
• County-Wide Physical Security Refresh (Phase 2) purchase order to Nitor E LLC for $502,654.00
• Blanket purchase orders for waterworks: Fortiline ($500,000), Ferguson ($275,000), and Core & Main ($125,000)
• Fleet Garage Phase 1B zoning and geotechnical work for $106,150.00
• Petition to name a road in Topsail Township as W M Teachey Avenue

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two rezoning proposals. The first proposes a conditional use amendment to rezone about 32 acres for a wastewater treatment facility in Topsail Township. The second proposes a general use amendment to rezone a 0.31‑acre parcel from Residential Performance to General Business, also in Topsail Township.

• REZONE 2026-96: Conditional Use amendment to rezone ~32 acres for a wastewater treatment facility in Topsail Township
• REZONE 2026-98: General Use amendment to rezone 0.31‑acre parcel from Residential Performance (RP) to General Business (GB) in Topsail Township

Technical Review Committee

The committee will review seven master development plans and two conditional rezoning requests. Items include the Timeless Properties Master Plan, a Hampstead Walmart Master Plan, and a Scotts Hill Publix Major Site Development. The meeting also covers a special use permit for Blakes Bridge Campground and rezoning of Riley's Creek and Sidbury Road.

• MDP 2026-95 Hampstead Walmart Master Development Plan
• MDP 2026-94 Timeless Properties Master Development Plan
• SDP 2026-587 Scotts Hill Publix Major Site Development Plan
• REZONE 2026-99 Riley's Creek Single Family Conditional Rezoning
• SUP 2026-58 Blakes Bridge Campground Special Use Permit

General

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. No formal vote or adoption is scheduled; the agenda lists only discussion and a call to order, invocation, pledge, public comment at the chair's discretion, and adjournment.

• Discussion of FY 2026-2027 budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on the FY 26-27 annual budget, followed by votes on the budget ordinance and fee schedule. They also plan to approve $10,143,102 from the General Fund to pay off Pender EMS & Fire debts. Numerous consent agenda items include purchase orders, fire protection agreements, and equipment for the new Law Enforcement Center.

• Public hearing and approval of FY 26-27 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule
• Payoff of Pender EMS & Fire debts totaling $10,143,102 from General Fund
• Purchase order for office trailer at Hampstead Transfer Station for $33,439
• Purchase order for sludge removal at wastewater plant for $60,000
• Approval of $556,371 contract amendment for mezzanine railing at new Law Enforcement Center

General

The Pender County Board of Adjustment will meet to consider an appeal regarding an administrative decision by the Planning Board. The board will review the approval of Master Development Plan Case MDP 2025-81.

• Appeal 2026-17: Appeal of Planning Board approval for Master Development Plan Case MDP 2025-81

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will review several development cases, including a zoning map amendment and a master development plan. The body will also examine a preliminary plat and a site development plan for a wastewater treatment plant.

• REZONE 2026-97: Shaw Point Retail and Restaurant Space Conditional Zoning Map Amendment
• MDP 2026-93: Tupelo Subdivision Master Development Plan
• SUBMAJ 2026-149: Falls Mist Phase One Preliminary Plat
• SDP 2026-576: Falls Mist Wastewater Treatment Plant Major Site Development Plan

Planning Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several purchase orders for law enforcement and animal control vehicles. The meeting includes a resolution regarding participation in opioid settlements and updates on emergency services and Novant Health.

• Purchase of 2026 Ford Transit Jail Transport from Capital Ford Raleigh ($48,795.50) and Batteries of NC ($39,793.08)
• Purchase of rifles for sworn personnel from Town Police Supply ($39,722.40)
• Purchase of 2026 Ford F-150 4X4 for Animal Control from Fairway Ford ($43,929.00)
• Budget Ordinance Amendment to increase Holly Shelter Shooting Range revenues and expenditures by $3,519.00
• Resolution authorizing participation in opioid settlements

The board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It approved purchase orders for a Ford Transit jail transport ($48,795.50), batteries ($39,793.08), rifles ($39,722.40), a Ford F‑150 for animal control ($43,929.00), and a $3,519 budget amendment for the Holly Shelter shooting range, and passed a resolution authorizing participation in opioid settlements. The board voted to table a motion to refund water fees with 3% interest until the June 15 meeting and entered a closed‑session period before adjourning.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approve purchase order: Ford Transit jail transport $48,795.50
• Approve purchase order: Batteries $39,793.08
• Approve purchase order: Rifles $39,722.40
• Approve purchase order: Ford F‑150 for animal control $43,929.00
• Approve budget amendment for Holly Shelter shooting range $3,519.00
• Authorize participation in opioid settlements (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review the department's mission, vision, and values. The board is also scheduled to act on the approval of the 2026-2028 Department Strategic Plan.

• Review of Department Mission, Vision, and Values
• Approval of 2026-2028 Department Strategic Plan

Pender County Library Advisory Board

The Pender County Library Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to adopt previous minutes, receive a statistical report, hear about the 2026 Summer Reading Program, and get updates on the Judy Holly Sidbury Hampstead Branch Library. No votes on ordinances or contracts are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Presentation of Library Statistical Report
• 2026 Summer Reading Program update
• Updates on Judy Holly Sidbury Hampstead Branch Library

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution supporting the proposed medical school at UNC Wilmington. They will also vote on budget amendments totaling over $200,000, a $925,036 purchase order for LEC project furniture, and a zoning text amendment to allow hotels in industrial districts. Public hearings are scheduled for rezoning requests and road namings.

• Resolution supporting UNC Wilmington medical school
• Purchase order for $925,036.59 for LEC project furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Budget amendment transferring $106,000 for transfer station improvement construction
• Rezoning of 1.65 acres from Planned Development to Office and Institutional in Topsail Township
• Zoning text amendment to allow hotels in industrial districts

The commissioners unanimously approved several budget amendments, a $106,000 solid‑waste fund transfer, a $14,638.43 insurance revenue acceptance, and a $85,900 emergency‑vehicle purchase. They also approved a $925,036.59 purchase order for furniture, fixtures and equipment for the new Law Enforcement Center. A special‑use permit for a landscaping business was approved by a 3‑to‑1 vote.

• Approved $106,000 transfer from Solid Waste Fund for transfer station improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $14,638.43 insurance revenue acceptance and $85,900 emergency vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $925,036.59 purchase order for Law Enforcement Center furniture, fixtures and equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $27,355 increase to Health Department revenues and expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved $43,892.88 and $5,869.22 transfers from Sedgwick accident funds to expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting proposed UNC Wilmington medical school (unanimous)
• Approved naming of three unnamed roads: Backwoods Drive, Full Cry Lane, Wurz Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved special‑use permit for landscaping business in Rocky Point Township (3‑1 vote)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to review revenues, the fee schedule, and utilities. The session includes a review of enhancements.

• Review of revenues
• Review of fee schedule
• Review of utilities
• Enhancements review

Commissioners heard presentations on General Fund revenues, fee schedules, departmental enhancements, and utility needs. They discussed a proposed revolving fund for deeper wells to improve water access. The County Manager asked the board to review the budget and provide feedback before the first formal budget meeting in June. No motions, votes, or formal approvals were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget session to hear presentations from Pender County Schools, Cape Fear Community College, and various local fire departments and rescue squads regarding their operations and needs.

• Pender County Schools presentation
• Cape Fear Community College presentation
• Fire-NE Pender (Surf City) presentation
• Fire-MAPLE HILL presentation
• Fire-Pender Central (Burgaw) presentation

The Board heard budget presentations from Pender County Schools, Cape Fear Community College, and multiple fire and rescue departments. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners holds a budget session meeting to receive presentations from multiple county departments, including Health, DSS, Housing, Emergency Services, Inspections, Planning, Solid Waste, Emergency Management, and the Sheriff's Office. No specific budget figures or decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Health Department presentation by Carolyn Moser
• DSS presentation by Rich Blankenship
• Housing presentation by Breanna Martindale
• Sheriff's Office and Jail presentation by Sheriff Cutler & Major Collier
• Solid Waste presentation by Susan Barnhill

Commissioners heard presentations from health, DSS, housing, emergency services, inspections, library, planning, solid waste, emergency management, and the sheriff's office. No motions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting adjourned without substantive decisions.

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee will meet to review several development applications, including a preliminary plat for Hilltop Landing and major site development plans for Rehoboth Investors, WAWA, Stag Air Park Hangar, and Hilltop Boat and RV Storage Park. No background or staff recommendations are included in the agenda text.

• SUBMAJ 2026-148: Hilltop Landing Preliminary Plat
• SDP 2026-567: Rehoboth Investors Major Site Development Plan
• SDP 2026-568: WAWA Major Site Development Plan
• SDP 2026-563: Stag Air Park Hangar Major Site Development Plan
• SDP 2026-565: Hilltop Boat and RV Storage Park Major Site Development Plan

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a master development plan revision for Point South (MDP 2026-92). They will also conduct a text amendment workshop and discuss case updates. Adoption of minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting is on the agenda.

• Public hearing for MDP 2026-92: Point South Master Development Plan Revision
• Adoption of minutes from April 8, 2026
• Text amendment workshop
• Discussion of case updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several purchase orders for utility vehicles and equipment. The meeting includes discussions on the 2026 reappraisal and the construction of a countywide fleet garage.

• Purchase order for high density storage in the new LEC for $272,527.15
• Purchase order for a tandem axle dump truck for Water Operations for $159,987.00
• Sewer tank truck for Maple Hill Sewer Operations for $103,200.00
• Tactical body armor from Atlantic Tactical for $55,882.81
• Contract addendum to Smith Gardner, Inc. for Montague Convenience Site Engineering for $48,000.00

The board approved a contract to build a countywide fleet garage near Rocky Point Elementary, with a 3‑to‑2 vote. The meeting also unanimously approved several contracts and purchase orders, including a debris‑management renewal, high‑density storage for the new Law Enforcement Center, tactical body armor, and multiple utility vehicles. Additional unanimous actions included a $48,000 contract addendum to Smith Gardner, a $18,509 transfer to D.A.R.E., and a resolution honoring Cason Justice as Teacher of the Year.

• Approved contract renewal for Debris Management with CrowderGulf (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for high‑density storage in new LEC ($272,527.15) (unanimous)
• Approved construction of countywide fleet garage (3‑2 vote)
• Approved purchase order for tactical body armor ($55,882.81) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase orders for utility vehicles: two Ford F150s ($83,160.42), Chevrolet Equinox ($28,795.00), sewer tank truck ($103,200.00), tandem axle dump truck ($159,987.00) (unanimous)
• Approved transfer to D.A.R.E. for graduation materials ($18,509.00) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order and contract addendum to Smith Gardner, Inc. ($48,000) (unanimous)
• Approved resolution honoring Cason Justice as 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Teacher of the Year (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting featuring a series of presentations from county services and community organizations. The session includes updates on beach renourishment and various social and cultural programs.

• Surf City Beach Renourishment presentation
• Topsail Beach Renourishment presentation
• Town of Wallace Airport update
• Town of Atkinson Library update
• Cape Fear River Program presentation

The Board of County Commissioners voted to adjourn the budget session at 6:26 PM. No substantive funding or policy decisions were made during the meeting.

• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (6:26 PM)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is hearing a series of presentations from various county departments. These sessions cover operational updates from sectors including finance, tax, IT, and parks and recreation.

• Fleet, facilities, and custodial presentation by Wyatt Richardson
• Parks & Recreation, shooting range, and grounds presentation by Zach White
• ITS presentation by Marcel Miranda
• Tax presentation by Jessica Hudson and Takia McIntire
• Non-departmental and debt services presentation by Meg Blue

The Board of County Commissioners held a budget session with reports from department heads. No budget changes were approved. The board voted to adjourn the meeting unanimously. The non‑departmental debt services item was moved to a future meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Non‑departmental debt services postponed to another meeting

General

This special meeting covers discussions on capital improvement proactive maintenance, transportation improvements, a NC capital needs based grant, a transportation facility/fleet garage, future school bond options, roofing needs for CFCC/BMS, mutual lobbying and long-term planning, and a presentation on vaping in schools.

• Future school bond discussion
• NC Capital Needs Based Grant
• Transportation facility/fleet garage update
• Roofing needs for CFCC/BMS
• Vaping in schools presentation

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. At the end of the session, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure projects, including school equipment and library testing. The meeting includes public hearings for three rezoning requests and a zoning text amendment. The board will also discuss the 2026 Reappraisal.

• Budget ordinance amendment for Montague Convenience Center Site Construction: $500,000.00
• Funding for emergency chiller at Cape Fear Elementary/Middle School: $256,065.00
• Hampstead Library Construction Materials Testing purchase order: $114,400.00
• Funding for Fire Protection System at Pender EMS & Fire Station 9: $98,561.00
• Rezoning requests for 104 townhomes in Topsail Township and 85 single family homes in Long Creek Township

The Board voted unanimously to deny the request to rezone 19 acres for 104 townhomes in Topsail Township. Several other items were approved, including the 2026/2027 Housing Administrative Plan, an emergency services contract, and funding for the Montague Convenience Center. A motion to approve a traffic signal design for the new DHHS building failed. The interim attorney appointment was approved by a 3‑2 vote.

• Denied conditional use zoning amendment for 104 townhomes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026/2027 Housing Administrative Plan (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Emergency Services Medical Director (unanimous)
• Approved $98,561 funding for fire protection system at Station 9 (unanimous)
• Failed motion to approve $56,340 traffic signal design (3‑2 opposition)
• Approved $114,400 purchase order for Hampstead Library testing (unanimous)
• Approved $256,065 funding for emergency chiller at Cape Fear Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Hartzog Law Group as interim attorney (3‑2)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review an appeal regarding an administrative decision on Master Development Plan Case MDP 2025-81. The board will also consider two variance requests related to sign height and residential setbacks.

• Appeal 2026-17: Appeal of Planning Board approval for Master Development Plan Case MDP 2025-81
• Variance Case VAR 2026-28: Request to increase freestanding sign maximum height from 25 feet to 50 feet
• Variance Case VAR 2026-29: Request for 19.37-foot encroachment into 30 feet rear setback for a manufactured home

General

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on April 13, 2026. After standard procedural items, the Commissioners will discuss and potentially take action on the 2026 property reappraisals presented by Colby Sawyer. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 PM in the Pender County Public Assembly Room.

• Discussion/Action on the 2026 reappraisals (presented by Colby Sawyer)

The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to extend the deadline for appeals of the 2026 property tax reappraisals to October 1. The motion was made by Commissioner Jerry Groves and seconded by Vice Chair Brad George. The board will maintain this deadline while awaiting further guidance from the Department of Revenue and the Attorney General.

• Extended 2026 appraisal appeal deadline to October 1 (unanimous)
• Motion to adopt agenda passed unanimously

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will consider two zoning actions. One is a rezoning of about 1.649 acres in Topsail Township from Planned Development (PD) to Office and Institutional (O&I). The other is a zoning text amendment to add hotels and motels to the Industrial Transitional (IT) and General Industrial (GI) districts.

• Rezone 1.649‑acre parcel from PD to O&I in Topsail Township (Agenda item 8.1)
• Amend zoning text to permit hotels and motels in IT and GI districts (Agenda item 8.2)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will adopt the agenda, hold a public hearing, and consider a series of consent agenda items and resolutions. Key actions include approving multiple purchase orders and budget amendments, notably a $581,975 repayment for the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority 10‑mile parallel raw water line project. Additional items cover public safety equipment, IT licensing, water treatment contracts, and a health assessment grant. The meeting also includes public comment, appointments, and updates from various county departments.

• Approval of $581,975 repayment for the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority 10‑mile parallel raw water line project
• Approval of $350,256.31 purchase order for 911 communications console furniture
• Approval of $249,994.93 purchase order for Microsoft Enterprise Licensing annual renewal
• Approval of $74,000 Invicta Water treatment pilot agreement and purchase order
• Approval of $100,000 purchase order to UNC Institute of Public Health for the 2026 Community Health Assessment

The Board unanimously voted to suspend the 2026 property tax re‑evaluation, hire a contractor to review Vincent Valuations' figures, and make the new tax effective on Jan. 1 2027. It also approved several procurement items, including a $46,273.03 forklift for the water‑treatment plant and a $350,256.31 purchase of 911 consoles. Additional resolutions approved April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and support for a concrete median at US 17 and Royal Tern Drive.

• Suspended 2026 re‑evaluation appraisals, ordered review of Vincent Valuations, set new tax effective 1/1/2027 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of forklift for water‑treatment plant, $46,273.03 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ten 911 consoles, $350,256.31 (unanimous)
• Approved $249,994.93 purchase order to SHI for Microsoft Enterprise Licensing renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 purchase order to UNC Institute of Public Health for 2026 Community Health Assessment (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting concrete median and northbound U‑turn signal at US 17 & Royal Tern Drive (unanimous)
• Approved donation of a 5‑ton military vehicle from the Surplus Military Property Program (unanimous)

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee will review three development plans, including a major site development plan and a preliminary plat for a residential tract.

• Review of Point South Residential and Commercial Master Development Plan Revision (MDP 2026-92)
• Review of Major Site Development Plan for Arcuri Properties, LLC (SDP 2026-553)
• Review of Preliminary Plat for Piver Tract Development (SUBMAJ 2026-147)

Board of County Commissioners

General

The Board will review the Workforce Alignment Initiative and countywide programs, then consider administration and finance services, public safety, health and human services, community and development services, utilities, the Board of Elections, and overall strategic priorities. The meeting is a retreat format and no specific decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Workforce Alignment Initiative and countywide programs
• Administration and Finance Services review
• Public Safety discussion
• Health and Human Services overview
• Community and Development Services and Utilities topics

The Board agreed that purchases approved in the budget and staying within budget limits will not require a separate purchase order request. They also requested that the Vehicle Procurement policy be revisited at a future meeting for further explanation. No other formal actions were taken during the retreat.

• Approved streamlined purchase order process for budget‑approved items (no vote tally recorded)

General

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a retreat to review financial analysis and long-range planning. The session includes updates on capital projects and the 2026 property reappraisal.

• Financial analysis and outlook
• Future capital projects and long-range planning
• 2026 property reappraisal update
• Capital projects update

The Board of County Commissioners met for a retreat to discuss budget priorities, financial outlook, and upcoming capital projects. Presentations covered the county's financial ratings, utility expansion costs, property reappraisal impacts, and status of several construction projects. No motions were voted on, and no approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded.

General

Board of County Commissioners

Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment will adopt its agenda and minutes from the January 21 and February 18 meetings. It will hear public comment, consider an appeal, and decide on Variance Case VAR 2026-27 submitted by Sean Olds. The meeting concludes with scheduling the next session.

• Adopt agenda for the March 18 meeting
• Adopt January 21, 2026 meeting minutes (Justin Brantley)
• Adopt February 18, 2026 meeting minutes (Justin Brantley)
• Public comment period
• Variance Case VAR 2026-27 (Sean Olds)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will vote on whether to submit a 2026 Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant application for the Abbey Nature Preserve Trailhead. It will also receive an update on the status of the Long Creek Community Park. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and adoption of agenda and minutes.

• Approval to submit 2026 Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant for Abbey Nature Preserve Trailhead
• Update on status of Long Creek Community Park

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will review three development cases. These include a conditional rezoning request and two major site development plans.

• REZONE 2026-96: Conditional Rezoning for Pluris Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
• SDP 2026-547: Lewis Dry Stacks Major Site Development Plan
• SDP 2026-551: Heritage Roofing & Sheet Metal, LLC Major Site Development Plan

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding three rezoning requests and one zoning text amendment. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair.

• REZONE 2025-91: Request to rezone 19 acres for 104 townhomes in Topsail Township
• REZONE 2025-92: Request to rezone 55 acres for 85 single family homes in Long Creek Township
• REZONE 2025-94: Request to rezone 11.36 acres to General Business zoning in Topsail Township
• ZTA 2026-34: Request to amend Section 7.10.5 regarding surfacing material options
• Election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair

Board of County Commissioners

At the regular meeting the Board will consider several consent‑agenda items, including a $150,000 purchase order to EMA Resources, a $20,000 grant from the North Carolina Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, a vehicle‑telematics agreement, and a $48,380.23 transfer of insurance/property loss funds. The Board will also approve a $55,944.94 purchase order for a Panorex X‑Ray machine, adopt the Southeast North Carolina Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and vote on a resolution to redraw commissioner districts. A special‑use permit request for a nonmetallic mineral sand mine in Holly Township will be heard during the 8 PM public hearing.

• Approval of $150,000 purchase order to EMA Resources, Inc.
• Budget ordinance amendment to accept $20,000 military & veterans affairs grant
• Amendment to McKim&Creed contract for Rocky Point Wastewater Feasibility Study, $25,200
• Purchase order for Panorex X‑Ray machine, $55,944.94
• Special Use Permit (SUP 2025-56) for a sand mine in Holly Township

The board unanimously adopted the Southeast North Carolina Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. It also approved several equipment purchases, including a $55,944.94 Panorex X‑Ray machine and a $46,000 20‑ton Trane heat pump for the Penderlea gym. The consent agenda items, such as a $150,000 purchase order to EMA Resources and a $20,000 military grant, were approved unanimously. A resolution on county redistricting was rejected, and the motion to purchase two new F150 vehicles was tabled indefinitely.

• Adopted Southeast NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Panorex X‑Ray machine for $55,944.94 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 20‑ton Trane heat pump for $46,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including $150,000 EMA Resources purchase order (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 Military & Veterans Affairs grant (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $48,380.23 insurance/property loss funds (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of two new F150 inspection vehicles (motion passed)
• Rejected redistricting resolution (motion died)

General

The Pender County Planning Board will adopt an updated meeting calendar for 2026. The board will also conduct training and set the date for its next meeting. The session includes standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Adoption of updated 2026 meeting calendar
• Board training session
• Scheduling of next meeting date

Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment will hold its regular meeting on February 18, 2026. The agenda includes adopting the agenda and minutes, a public comment period, board training, and other discussion items. No specific land‑use or contract decisions are listed.

• Adopt agenda
• Adopt minutes
• Public comment period
• Board training session
• Discussion items

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider several approvals, including a budget amendment for insurance funds, a grant award, and a managed print services agreement. It will also adopt the 2030 Strategic Plan and vote on the Hampstead Library Project ordinance, budget amendment, and construction contract. Additional items include a public right‑of‑way closure hearing and a resolution opposing the Fayetteville Chemours Plant expansion.

• Approval of $46,021 budget ordinance amendment for Insurance/Property Loss funds
• Approval of $13,200 FY 2026‑27 NCACP Grant award
• Approval of 60‑month Managed Print Services Agreement with Systel, annual NTE $97,320
• Approval of $85,845 purchase order to Capital Ford for two 2025 F150 trucks for the Inspections and Permitting Department
• Approval of the Hampstead Library Project ordinance, budget amendment, and construction contract

The Board adopted the Hampstead Library Project ordinance, its associated budget amendment, and the construction contract with a 4‑to‑1 vote. It also adopted the 2030 Strategic Plan, approved a $97,320 managed‑print services agreement, and approved the Consent Agenda items including several budget amendments and a grant award. Several items were tabled, including the intent to close a public right of way, a special‑use permit, redistricting, and a $85,845 truck purchase order.

• Approved lift‑station operation/maintenance agreement for JH Lea school (unanimous)
• Tabled intent to close Public Right of Way on Old Swann Point Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled special‑use permit SUP 2025‑56 (unanimous)
• Tabled redistricting item 9.7 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (budget amendments, surplus boat sale, NCACP grant, etc.) (unanimous)
• Adopted 2030 Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 60‑month Managed Print Services Agreement with Systel, annual NTE $97,320 (unanimous)
• Tabled $85,845 purchase order for two F150 trucks (3‑to‑2)

Pender County Library Advisory Board

The Pender County Library Advisory Board will meet to elect its leadership for the board. Members will also review the 2025 statistical report and receive updates on the New Hampstead Branch Library project.

• Election of Board Chair
• Election of Board Vice-Chair
• Review of Library 2025 Statistical Report
• Updates on New Hampstead Branch Library Project

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee is meeting to review two development cases. The body will examine a master development plan revision and a major site development plan.

• MDP 2026-91 Community Aquatic Lifestyle Center Master Development Plan Revision
• SDP 2025-537 SouthState Bank Hampstead Major Site Development Plan

Planning Board

The board will hold a public hearing on four items: three conditional‑use zoning map amendments to rezone land for residential development and one general‑use amendment to change land to a business district. A zoning text amendment will also be considered to modify Section 7.10.5 (Surfacing) to allow additional surfacing material options. The board may adopt or reject these proposals after discussion.

• REZONE 2025-91 – conditional use amendment to rezone ~19 acres for 104 townhomes in Topsail Township
• REZONE 2025-92 – conditional use amendment to rezone ~55 acres for 85 single‑family homes in Long Creek Township
• REZONE 2025-94 – general use amendment to rezone 11.36 acres from Planned Development/Residential Performance to General Business in Topsail Township
• ZTA 2026-34 – zoning text amendment to change Section 7.10.5 (Surfacing) to allow more surfacing material options

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on the 2030 Strategic Plan and the construction contract and ordinance for the Hampstead Library Project. The meeting includes a resolution opposing the expansion of the Fayetteville Chemours Plant and a proposal to close a public right of way on Old Swann Point Avenue in Rocky Point.

• Adoption of the 2030 Strategic Plan
• Hampstead Library Project ordinance, budget amendment, and construction contract
• Purchase order of $85,845 to Capital Ford for two 2025 F150 trucks
• Budget amendment to increase Health Department WIC revenues and expenditures by $5,231.00
• Resolution opposing the expansion of the Fayetteville Chemours Plant

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board is convening a special meeting on January 26, 2026, to conduct a workshop or training session. The meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers at 805 South Walker Street in Burgaw.

• Call to order and roll call
• Workshop or training session
• Next meeting date announcement
• Adjournment

Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment will adopt the meeting agenda, approve the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes, and adopt the 2026 meeting calendar. It will also hear an appeal of administrative decision case APPEAL 2025-15. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, invocation, and public comment.

• Appeal of Administrative Decision Case APPEAL 2025-15
• Adoption of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adoption of 2026 meeting calendar

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Pender County Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the department's 2026‑2027 budget request. It will also rank future parks and recreation capital projects. The meeting includes routine items such as agenda adoption, minutes adoption, and public comment.

• Adoption of agenda
• Adoption of 11/18/25 meeting minutes
• Review of 2026‑2027 Department Budget Request
• Ranking of future Parks and Recreation capital projects
• Public comment

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments, including a $3,321 increase for the Holly Shelter Shooting Range and the closure of two projects to fund Central Pender Park. The agenda also includes the approval of the Hampstead Library Project Ordinance and construction contract.

• Approval of Cellebrite renewal fee ($21,700)
• Budget amendment for Holly Shelter Shooting Range (+$3,321)
• Hampstead Library Project Ordinance and construction contract
• Resolution for Redistricting of Commissioner Districts
• Public hearings for granite business rezoning and church special use permit

The commissioners adopted the agenda, removing a rezoning item, and approved the consent agenda unanimously. They approved the Senior Community Service Employment Program, a physical‑security purchase for Kiwanis Park (4‑1), and a contract amendment for additional undercutting at the new Law Enforcement Center. Additional approvals included a Cellebrite renewal purchase, an EMS billing services contract, and the revised 2026 holiday schedule.

• Adopted agenda with removal of Rezone 2025-86 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Senior Community Service Employment Program (unanimous)
• Approved Physical Security Installation at Hampstead Kiwanis Park (4‑1)
• Approved contract amendment for additional undercutting for new Law Enforcement Center (unanimous)
• Approved sole source purchase order for Cellebrite renewal $21,700 (unanimous)
• Approved EMS Billing Services Contract (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2026 Holiday Schedule (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two land use proposals. One is a rezoning of about 9.79 acres from General Business to Residential Performance in Rocky Point Township. The other is a request to approve a Master Development Plan for a 355‑lot single‑family community on 147 acres in the Planned Development district in Topsail Township.

• Rezone 9.79‑acre tract from GB to RP in Rocky Point Township
• Approve Master Development Plan for 355‑lot, 147‑acre residential community in Topsail Township

Board of County Commissioners

The board will vote on several budget ordinance amendments, including closing two projects and moving funds to the Central Pender Park project, allocating additional DHHS building revenues, and carrying forward remaining WWTP Berm project funds. They will also approve a purchase order for data network equipment for the new Health and Human Services Building and add a Chief Range Safety Officer position to the county pay plan. Additional items include listing surplus property from a tax foreclosure sale and transferring right‑of‑way easements to NCDOT.

• Approve intent to list surplus property from tax foreclosure sale (Parcel ID #2353-74-5812-0000)
• Budget amendment to close two projects and reallocate funds to Central Pender Park project
• Purchase order to CDW‑G for data network equipment for the new Health and Human Services Building
• Approve transfer of right‑of‑way, temporary construction easements, and improvements to NCDOT
• Add Chief Range Safety Officer position to Pay & Classification Plan effective Feb 1 2026