Pender County public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners and staff reviewed the new Comprehensive Plan, overlay districts, conditional zoning, and the process for Special Use Permits and Planned Development districts. They also talked about future joint meetings and other topics. No motions were voted on or approved.
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to move the real property revaluation cycle to seven years effective January 1, 2026. The Board also approved a grant for older adult services and several purchase orders via a consent agenda.
- Approved resolution advancing real property revaluation cycle to seven years effective Jan. 1, 2026 (3-2)
- Approved Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults for $476,906.00 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of mini-excavator (5-0)
- Approved $44,437.20 lease payment to Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Tasers (5-0)
- Approved $50,004.67 purchase of 2023 Dodge Charger (5-0)
- Approved $31,890.24 purchase of 2024 Ford Bronco Sport (5-0)
- Approved $81,347.71 software licensing renewal with Software House International (5-0)
- Approved budget amendment to increase Health Department revenues and expenditures by $300,000 (5-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners approved the $6 million purchase of a parcel on Hwy 210 for a future K-8 school. Other key actions included updating the Solid Waste Ordinance and approving a medical services contract for inmates. The Board also authorized the sale of county property in Pender Commerce Park.
- Approved $6,000,000 purchase of Parcel ID 3282-28-1109-0000 on Hwy 210 for future K-8 school (5-0)
- Approved $467,759 annual contract with Mediko, Inc for inmate medical services (5-0)
- Approved Resolution to authorize Upset Bid Process for sale of Lot 4 in Pender Commerce Park (5-0)
- Approved revisions to Solid Waste Ordinance (ch26) (5-0)
- Approved $35,891.65 purchase order and renewal to Software House International for 2FA/MFA system (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including $26,928 carryover for Del Lift Station rehab and $59,970 for tank mixers (5-0)
- Approved retaining Gallagher Benefit Services as benefit broker (5-0)
- Approved Resolution to update the Water Shortage Response Plan (5-0)