Pender County public meetings in 2022

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment unanimously voted to continue a variance request from Pope Properties on 17, LLC until February 2023. The applicant is seeking relief from the 2-to-1 tree mitigation requirement for a proposed convenience store and gas station. The Board requested more information on which existing trees can be preserved across four tracts of land.

• Approved 2023 meeting calendar with December 20 meeting moved to December 13 (Unanimous)
• Adopted November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Elected Max Kipfer as Chairman (Unanimous)
• Elected Kyle Breuer as Vice-Chairman (Unanimous)
• Continued Variance Case 2022-12 (Pope Properties on 17, LLC) to February 15, 2023 (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to nominate and select a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The board will also vote on the 2023 meeting calendar and approve minutes from two previous November meetings.

• Nomination and selection of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Adoption of Pender County Planning Board 2023 Meeting Calendar
• Approval of November 1, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 15, 2022 meeting minutes

The Board voted to develop recommendations and a resolution for the Board of Commissioners to prioritize updating the Unified Development Ordinance and Future Land Use Plan. The Board also elected its leadership and approved the 2023 meeting calendar.

• Elected Delva Jordan as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Damien Buchanan as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting calendar with July 11 and Nov 14 as adjusted dates (6-0-0-1)
• Approved motion to develop recommendations and a resolution for the Board of Commissioners regarding the Future Land Use Plan and Unified Development Ordinance within 30 days (6-0-0-1)
• Approved November 1 and November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-0-1)
• Approved motion to enter closed session with County Attorney (6-0-0-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is conducting a reorganization including the oath of office for new members and the selection of a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The body will also consider several contracts, budget amendments, and zoning map amendments.

• Contract with Highfill Infrastructure Engineering for Batson Road Water Extension Design Services for $45,900
• Purchase Order to Bobbitt Construction Inc for Site Design and Pre-Construction Services for $38,146
• Budget Amendment for Department of Social Services SNAP ARPA Funding: $15,635.33
• Sale of surplus property at 2907 Englishtown Road, Willard
• Public hearings for REZONE 2022-38, REZONE 2022-37, and Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 2022-17

The Board reorganized its leadership, electing Jacqueline A. Newton as Chairman and Wendy Hardee as Vice-Chair. The Board also approved several infrastructure contracts and zoning amendments, including a $221,015 courthouse HVAC project.

• Elected Jacqueline A. Newton as Chairman (5-0-0-0)
• Elected Wendy Hardee as Vice-Chair (5-0-0-0)
• Approved $221,015 contract with Newcombe and Company for courthouse cooling tower and HVAC (5-0-0-0)
• Approved $67,000 sale of surplus property at 2907 Englishtown Road to Linda Walker (5-0-0-0)
• Approved contract with Zulu Marine Services, Inc. for StRAP program clearing and snagging work (5-0-0-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with New Hanover County for Scotts Hill Medical Center zoning (5-0-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 70.66 acres in Rocky Point Township to General Business and General Industrial (4-1-0-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment to modify 'Other Electric Power Generation' requirements (5-0-0-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to address administrative approvals and resolutions. The primary item for consideration is the approval of the Sheriff bond.

• Sheriff Bond Approval

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the purchase of an office building at 301 S. McNeil Street and review several zoning map amendments. The body is also deciding on various contracts for infrastructure and public safety equipment.

• Purchase of office building for Public Defender's Office at 301 S. McNeil Street, Burgaw
• Purchase order for 5 Chevrolet Tahoes from Capital Chevrolet of Wake Forest for $263,342.92
• Change Order #1 for Scotts Hill Elevated Tank and Wells Project resulting in a cost decrease of $293,736.65
• Purchase order of $50,000 to McGill for sludge removal at the PCP WWTP
• Public hearings for three rezoning requests (REZONE 2022-34, 2022-35, and 2022-36) and a road name resolution for Serenity Lane

The Board approved the $245,000 purchase of an office building at 301 S. McNeil Street in Burgaw. Other key actions included approving several rezoning requests and a grant-funded resiliency analysis for NC HWY 210.

• Approved $245,000 purchase of 301 S. McNeil Street for Public Defender's Office (4-0)
• Approved $200,000 grant-funded contract to WSP for NC HWY 210 Resiliency Analysis (4-0)
• Approved $263,342.92 purchase of 5 Chevrolet Tahoes for Sheriff's Office (3-1)
• Approved ABC Board profit distribution withholdings for warehouse construction (3-1)
• Approved space needs study for the courthouse (4-0)
• Approved Rezone 2022-34 from General Business to Residential Performance (4-0)
• Approved Rezone 2022-35 from Residential Performance to General Business (4-0)
• Approved Rezone 2022-36 from Planned Development/Residential Performance to General Business (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider Appeal 2022-09 and hold a discussion regarding the board order for the Wyndwater Appeal Case 2022-8. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the September 21, 2022, meeting.

• Appeal 2022-09
• Wyndwater Appeal Case 2022-8 Board Order discussion

The Board of Adjustment affirmed the Planning Director's decision that a Special Use Permit application for a community boating facility at 120 Hugh Edens Lane was complete. The decision allows the application to proceed to the Board of County Commissioners despite objections from the property owners regarding the applicant's status as an easement holder.

• Affirmed Planning Director's determination that Special Use Permit Application 2022-36 was complete (Unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (Unanimous)
• Adopted September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update on the Novant Health Pender Medical Center. The body is also deciding on several purchase orders for public safety equipment and grants for local park projects.

• Purchase order for Central Square (Zuercher) annual subscription and maintenance: $91,087.65
• Purchase order for 911 Center Radio System through Motorola Solutions: $41,244.90
• Purchase order for a 2022 Ford F150 truck: $42,930.00
• Budget amendment for FY 2022-2023 SNAP ARPA Funding: $15,635.33
• Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grants for Central Pender Park and Hampstead Kiwanis Park Phase 4

The Board approved two $500,000 Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grants for park projects and authorized several public safety purchases. The board also approved the sale of surplus property and the appointment of Commissioner Tate as a legislative voting representative.

• Approved $500,000 grant for Central Pender Park Project (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 grant for Hampstead Kiwanis Park Phase 4 (5-0)
• Approved $91,087.65 subscription for Sheriff's Office Zuercher system (5-0)
• Approved $41,244.90 for 911 Center Radio System maintenance (4-1)
• Approved $42,930.00 for 2022 Ford F150 truck for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved $5,759 sale of surplus property on Slocum Trail to TSA Holding Group LLC (5-0)
• Approved $10 sale of surplus generator to Maple Hill VFD (5-0)
• Voted Commissioner Tate as Pender County voting rep for Legislative conference (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to consider two general use rezoning requests. The board will also discuss potential updates to tree mitigation, parking requirements, and accessory dwelling unit ordinances.

• REZONE 2022-37: Two tracts in Long Creek Township from General Business (GB) to Residential Performance (RP)
• REZONE 2022-38: One tract from Rural Agriculture (RA) and General Industrial (GI) to General Business (GB) and General Industrial (GI)
• Discussion on creating a fee-in-lieu option for tree mitigation
• Discussion on alternative parking lot surfacing methods, such as gravel
• Discussion on accessory dwelling unit floor space limitations

The Planning Board approved two zoning map amendments to change land use designations in the Long Creek and Rocky Point Townships. Both requests were found consistent with the Pender 2.0 Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

• Approved REZONE 2022-37 to change 0.97 acres from General Business (GB) to Residential Performance (RP) (6-0)
• Approved REZONE 2022-35 to change approximately 24 acres of a 70-acre tract from Rural Agricultural (RA) to General Business (GB) and General Industrial (GI) (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of County Commissioners will review several high-cost infrastructure and equipment requests. The body is also considering a special use permit for a 300-foot telecommunications tower in Burgaw Township.

• Contract for Scotts Hill Water and Sewer District Elevated Tank & Wells project for $10,970,000
• Request for $1,132,000.00 for Surf City Schools modular units
• Purchase order to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for $105,778.20 for portable and mobile radios
• Special Use Permit (SUP 2022-32) for a 300' telecommunications tower on New Road in Burgaw Township
• CFPUA easement for water interconnection on US 421 for a $739 payment

Hampstead Kiwanis Park Board

The board will meet to discuss operational items and upcoming events at the park. Agenda items include a land sale and updates on the PARTF Grant.

• Trick or Treat in the Park
• Turkey Trot
• PARTF Grant Update
• Concession stand operation
• Land Sale

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss updates regarding the Abbey Nature Preserve and the Holly Shelter Shooting Range. The board will also receive reports on programming, PARTF grants, and weather detection equipment.

• Abbey Nature Preserve improvements including a new entrance sign, trail maintenance, boardwalk rails, and dog waste stations
• Holly Shelter Shooting Range update
• PARTF Grant update
• Rainout line and weather station/lightning detector update
• Program updates including Pumpkin Hunt, Trail Mix Hike, and Hampstead Christmas Tree Lighting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings to discuss three zoning map amendments. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes from August 2, 2022.

• REZONE 2022-34: 0.33 acres at Railroad Street and Casha Road from General Business to Residential Performance
• REZONE 2022-35: One tract in Topsail Township from Residential Performance to General Business
• REZONE 2022-36: Three tracts in Topsail Township from Planned Development and Residential Performance to General Business

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is discussing a request to acquire 200 acres in the Holly Shelter Game Lands for a water plant and 16 wells. The board is also deciding on several budget amendments, surplus property sales, and the carryover of FY22 purchase orders.

• Request to acquire 200 acres in Holly Shelter Game Lands for RO Plant and Well Field
• Purchase order for demolition of Dental/COVID Trailer to Robert Palmer & Son's for $10,900
• Sale of surplus property: Parcel 2286-65-9062-0000 Country Court Apartments on US Hwy 421
• Budget Ordinance Amendment assigning $10,000 SEDC Grant for US 421 Sewer Project
• Carryover of FY22 purchase orders including trucks and YSI probe project totaling $216,292.90

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider an appeal by Signature Top Sail NC, Ltd. and Trust Special, Ruth Kalmar Estate. The applicants are challenging a June 7, 2022, Planning Board decision to deny a revision to the Wyndwater Master Development Plan.

• Appeal 2022-08: Request to reverse Planning Board denial of Wyndwater Master Development Plan Revision (Case # MDP-R 2022-38)
• Proposed plan changes: allow townhomes in Phases 7 and 11, increase non-residential area, and remove Phase 10 from the project
• Project location: East of US HWY 17, north of Doral Drive, and east/west of Sloop Point Loop Road
• Planning Board denial basis: lack of conformance to Article 7.9.D 'Design Standards' regarding stormwater

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a special use permit for a solar farm and various water infrastructure funding applications. The meeting also includes a presentation on Pender County's economic tier status and retail pull factors.

• Special Use Permit request for a solar farm in Burgaw, Columbia, and Union Townships
• State loan and grant funding for CFPUA Water Interconnection and Rocky Point Reverse Osmosis Water Plant projects
• IT infrastructure renewal purchase order to Huntington Leasing Corporation for $381,322.00
• Purchase orders for Department of Social Services totaling $141,800 ($36,800 for computers and $105,000 for contractors)
• Lease for 30 Axon body worn cameras at $20,522.62 per year for 5 years

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss joining the American Flood Coalition and receive updates on the Hampstead Bypass. The body is also deciding on several budget amendments, equipment purchases, and the sale of surplus properties in Burgaw.

• Purchase of five police vehicles (three Ford Explorers and two Ford F150s) for $277,553.00
• Purchase of a used forklift for $62,972
• Sale of surplus properties at West Hayes Street and near Industrial Drive in Burgaw
• Budget amendment of $141,970 for the Health Department COVID Vaccination Program
• Contract for architectural and engineering design of a future Health and Human Services Building

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider an appeal regarding the Planning Board's denial of a revision to the Wyndwater Master Development Plan. The board will also review and approve minutes from the July 20, 2022, meeting.

• Appeal 2022-08: Appeal of Planning Board denial of Wyndwater Master Development Plan Revision (Case # MDP-R 2022-38)
• Approval of July 20, 2022, meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review a conceptual design from Bobbitt Construction for a new Health and Human Services facility. The meeting includes various budget amendments, purchase orders for IT and infrastructure, and public hearings on zoning and special use permits.

• Conceptual design for new Health and Human Services facility by Bobbitt Construction
• Purchase order to SHI for computer replacement in the amount of $259,350.00
• Budget amendment to increase Health Department revenues and expenditures by $118,361
• Special Use Permit request for indoor boat and RV storage on Sloop Point Road
• Sale of surplus property on Red Tip Lane, NC HWY 210 in Rocky Point, and 210 in Hampstead

Hampstead Kiwanis Park Board

The board is meeting to discuss the operation of the concession stand and a USTA Facility Assistance Grant. Members will also coordinate upcoming park events for October and November 2022.

• Halloween in the Park (October 31, 2022)
• Turkey Trot (November 19, 2022)
• USTA Facility Assistance Grant discussion
• Concession stand operation

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a limited subdivision on Edens Lane in Topsail Township. The board will also receive a presentation and engage in discussion with the Cape Fear Council of Governments.

• Public hearing for SUBLIM 2022-191: Limited Subdivision request on Edens Lane

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is considering a bond order to fund capital costs for school facilities, subject to voter approval. The board is also reviewing various purchase orders for county infrastructure, insurance, and equipment.

• Public hearing for General Obligation School Bonds up to $178,000,000
• Purchase order to Calgon Carbon for $151,460 for Water Treatment Plant carbon replacement
• NCACC Risk Pool payments of $308,059 for Workers Compensation and $645,359 for Liability and Property
• Purchase order to Utilitech for $70,000 for FY23 water taps and service installation
• Sale of surplus property at 100 E Church Street, Atkinson and Parcel 3237-23-0468-0000 on US Hwy 117 Rocky Point

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a specific appeal. The agenda also includes the adoption of minutes from the May 18, 2022, meeting.

• Appeal 2022-07

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss a proposed school bond order and a resolution for a public hearing. The body is also reviewing multiple purchase orders for county services, including waste disposal, medical services, and water treatment chemicals.

• Proposed School Bond Order introduction and resolution for public hearing
• $60,000 purchase order to GFL for FY23 solid waste disposal and hauling services
• $218,920 purchase order for contract dental services with Kathy Barnes, DDS, PA
• $250,000 purchase order to Amerochem for Ferric Sulfate for the Water Treatment Plant
• Public hearings for General Use Rezoning 2022-31, 2022-32, and Special Use Permit 2022-33

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to conduct public hearings on two zoning text amendments. The board will also review and approve the meeting minutes from June 7, 2022.

• Zoning Text Amendment 2022-15
• Zoning Text Amendment 2022-16
• Approval of June 7, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider appointing Carolyn Moser as Interim County Manager and a new Vice Chairman. The meeting includes several high-value purchase orders for waste services, inmate care, and infrastructure projects.

• Purchase order to GFL for FY23 solid waste disposal and hauling services: $5,438,000
• Purchase order to WellPath for inmate medical care in Pender County Jail: $375,000
• Contract to 274 Construction Group Inc. for Pender Commerce Park Water & Sewer Extension: $328,000
• Purchase orders to NC Department of Corrections ($75,000) and US Food Services ($75,000)
• Emergency purchase of two HVAC units for Hampstead Library from Pleasant Air: $24,025 per unit

Planning Board

The Planning Board is considering a revision to the Wyndwater Master Development Plan to allow townhomes and expanded commercial areas in Phases 7 and 11. The board is also holding public hearings for a zoning text amendment and three rezoning requests.

• MDP-R 2022-38: Proposed revision to Wyndwater development to add townhomes and commercial area while removing Phase 10
• ZTA 2022-15: Zoning Text Amendment public hearing
• REZONE 2022-31: Rezoning public hearing
• REZONE 2022-32: Rezoning public hearing
• REZONE 2022-33: Rezoning public hearing

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the FY 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes several budget amendments and the awarding of design contracts for a new Health & Human Services building.

• Adoption of FY 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule
• Contract award to Bobbitt Construction for Architectural and Engineering Design of a future Health & Human Services Building
• Budget amendment to return $3,980,000 from surplus property sales to the General Fund Fund Balance
• Contract with 4 Seasons Demolition for Long Creek and select Tax Foreclosures
• Authorization to advertise auction of surplus property at 4131 US Hwy 117, Rocky Point

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct a budget session. The agenda does not list specific line items or proposals for decision.

• Budget session