Pender County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing a $57,600 contract with Flock Safety. They will also approve $20,000 to fund the county's 150th‑anniversary recognition and celebration. Additional agenda items include the oath of office for newly elected Commissioner Randy Burton and the selection of a chair and vice chair.

• Authorize execution of a $57,600 contract with Flock Safety
• Approve $20,000 funding for Pender County's 150th‑anniversary celebration
• Administer oath of office for newly elected Commissioner Randy Burton
• Select Trey Thurman as chair of the Board of Commissioners
• Select Trey Thurman as vice chair of the Board of Commissioners

The board removed the oath of office for newly elected Commissioner Randy Burton from the agenda, then elected Burton as Chair and Ken Smith as Vice Chair. It approved a $57,600 two-year contract with Flock Safety for eight solar-powered cameras, with a $13,000 donation from the Sheriff's Charitable Foundation for the first year. The board also approved $20,000 for Pender County's 150th anniversary celebration, including a clock at Wright and Freemont streets. The meeting went into closed session for attorney-client privilege and real property acquisition.

• Removed item 5.1 (Oath of Office for Commissioner Burton) from agenda (unanimous)
• Elected Randy Burton as Chair (3-2)
• Elected Ken Smith as Vice Chair (3-2)
• Approved $57,600 contract with Flock Safety for eight cameras
• Approved $20,000 for 150th anniversary celebration and clock
• Moved to closed session for attorney-client privilege and real property acquisition

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed Master Development Plan. The board will also receive an update on the Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan project.

• MDP 2024-75: Proposed Master Development Plan for 79 single family residential units in the Planned Development zoning district in Topsail Township
• Update on the Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan project

The Pender County Planning Board approved the Master Development Plan for Cove Landing, a 79-lot single-family subdivision off Country Club Drive, with a condition requiring public access easements and prohibiting gates or obstructions on certain roads. The vote was 5-1 with one abstention. The board also adopted the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting, and received an update on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

• Approved Cove Landing Master Development Plan (79 lots) with condition on public access easements and no gates (5-1, 1 abstention)
• Adopted meeting agenda (6-1)
• Adopted November 6, 2024 minutes (6-1)
• Set next meeting for January 7, 2025 at Hampstead Annex (6-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will adopt the meeting agenda, recognize outgoing commissioners, and hold a public hearing on an amendment to Chapter 24 of the county code. Several budget ordinance amendments and purchase orders will be approved, including a $3,509,000 contract for Central Pender Park Phase I. Additional items include vehicle and equipment purchases and various appointments.

• Approval of a $3,509,000 contract with Waters Contracting Company for Central Pender Park Phase I
• Approval of a $85,000 purchase order for batteries to outfit county vehicles
• Approval of a $59,928 purchase order for a 2024 Ford F-250
• Approval of a $38,662.50 purchase order with Tri County Excavating for demolition behind the Hampstead Annex
• Public hearing on amendment to Chapter 24, Offenses, Miscellaneous Provisions and Nuisances of the Pender County Code

At its December 2, 2024 reorganization meeting, the Pender County Board of Commissioners could not elect a chair or vice chair — each nomination failed on a 2-2 tie. The Board later voted unanimously to make Commissioner George administrative chair until a new chair can be elected. It approved a $3,509,000 contract with Waters Contracting Company for Central Pender Park phase I, a $38,662.50 purchase order with Tri County Excavating, LLC for demolition of a structure behind the Hampstead Annex, and an amendment to Chapter 24 of the County Code of Ordinances. A $59,928.00 purchase order for a 2024 Ford F-250 failed on a tie vote.

• No chair selected: Burton nomination failed 2-2; George nomination failed 2-2
• No vice chair selected: Smith nomination failed 2-2; Groves nomination failed 2-2
• Approved amendment to Chapter 24, Offenses, Miscellaneous Provisions and Nuisances (unanimous)
• Approved $3,509,000 contract with Waters Contracting Company for Central Pender Park phase I (unanimous)
• Approved $38,662.50 purchase order with Tri County Excavating, LLC for abatement, demolition and removal behind Hampstead Annex, including slab and footer removal (unanimous)
• Approved $59,928.00 purchase order for 2024 Ford F-250 — failed on tie vote
• Approved consent agenda, including $1,170 tourism event fee budget amendment and $85,000 battery purchase order (unanimous)
• Appointed Lisa Dollbaum to Novant Pender Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, term Jan 1, 2025–Dec 31, 2027 (unanimous)

General

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will consider the schedule for its 2025 meetings. It will review proposed future capital projects for the county. The board will discuss the grand opening of a new 5‑stand sporting clay facility. A policy on allowing alcohol at special events and rentals in parks will also be examined.

• 2025 meeting schedule
• Future capital projects
• 5‑stand sporting clay grand opening
• Alcohol in parks for special events & rentals

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider several budget ordinance amendments, including large bond‑proceeds approvals for the Law Enforcement Center and DHHS. It will also award a $10,000 contract for a Transfer Station renovation and review multiple rezoning requests, such as a gas‑station project in Holly Township. Additional items include reallocating opioid‑funding and other minor budget changes.

• Approve $1,036,162.90 bond proceeds for Law Enforcement Center (Budget Ordinance Amendment)
• Approve $328,713.54 bond proceeds for DHHS (Budget Ordinance Amendment)
• Award $10,000 contract to Smith Gardner, Inc. for Transfer Station Renovation
• Rezone ~5.46 acres for a gas station with convenience store in Holly Township (REZONE 2024-70)
• Rezone 10 acres for a wastewater treatment facility in Rocky Point Township (REZONE 2024-71)

The Pender County Board of Commissioners approved a conditional rezoning for a gas station with convenience store (REZONE 2024-70) despite opposition, and denied a rezoning for a wastewater treatment facility (REZONE 2024-71) after numerous residents spoke against it. The board also approved several other items including a resolution to levy a 3% occupancy tax for District P, a sewer MOU, and a road renaming.

• Approved REZONE 2024-70 for gas station with conditions (2-1, McCoy opposed)
• Denied REZONE 2024-71 for wastewater treatment facility (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to levy 3% occupancy tax for District P (2-1, Newton opposed)
• Approved Falls Mist Pender Sewer MOU (2-1, Groves opposed)
• Approved road renaming to Freedom Way and American Way (unanimous)
• Approved flood damage prevention ordinance text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $10,000 transfer station renovation contract (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation honoring Wendy Fletcher-Hardee (unanimous)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will review three items: a subdivision plan for Lanes Ferry Phase 3, a development plan for Kings Landing, and a site development plan for Pender EMS Station 9.

• SUBMAJ 2024-118 LANES FERRY PH 3
• MDP 2024-76 Kings Landing
• SDP 2024-438 Pender EMS Station 9

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board meeting on November 6, 2024 will discuss three rezoning applications. REZONE 2024-76 seeks to change two parcels totaling about 4.21 acres from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential Performance (RP) in Grady Township. REZONE 2024-77 seeks to change about 0.89 acres of a five‑acre parcel from RA to a Conditional Zoning district for a commercial specialty trade contractor in Long Creek Township. REZONE 2024-78 seeks to change about 11.35 acres from RP to a Conditional Zoning district to allow a new building within an existing boatyard in Topsail Township.

• REZONE 2024-76: ~4.21 acres, RA → RP, Grady Township
• REZONE 2024-77: ~0.89 acres (part of 5‑acre parcel), RA → Conditional Zoning for commercial specialty trade contractor, Long Creek Township
• REZONE 2024-78: ~11.35 acres, RP → Conditional Zoning for new building in existing boatyard, Topsail Township

The Pender County Planning Board approved all three rezoning requests on the agenda. Rezone 2024-76 rezoned 4.31 acres from RA to RP for a family land gift, Rezone 2024-77 rezoned 0.89 acres to conditional zoning for a stormwater maintenance business, and Rezone 2024-78 rezoned 11.35 acres to conditional zoning for a boatyard expansion. The board also approved the 2025 meeting schedule and the December 3, 2024 meeting date.

• Approved Rezone 2024-76: 4.31 acres from RA to RP (5-2)
• Approved Rezone 2024-77: 0.89 acres to conditional zoning for stormwater maintenance (5-2)
• Approved Rezone 2024-78: 11.35 acres to conditional zoning for boatyard expansion (3-2)
• Approved 2025 Planning Board schedule (5-2)
• Approved December 3, 2024 meeting date in Hampstead (5-2)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will vote on several large expenditures, including a $1.99 million purchase order for the countywide radio project and a $1.03 million contract with Tyler Technologies. It will also approve a $52,654 purchase order for a 2025 Toyota Tundra and a budget amendment to fund architectural design of the new Hampstead Library with COVID relief money. A rezoning request to add 84 multifamily units to the Hawthorne at Hampstead development will be considered.

• Approval of $1,985,783.30 purchase order for continuation of countywide radio project
• Authorization of $1,027,122 contract with Tyler Technologies and $333,330 purchase order for the current fiscal year
• Approval of $52,654.40 purchase order for a 2025 Toyota Tundra
• Budget ordinance amendment and grant award to apply COVID relief funding to architectural design of new Hampstead Library project
• Rezoning request REZONE 2024‑75 to add 84 multifamily units to the Hawthorne at Hampstead development

The Board approved an amendment to Chapter 24 (noise ordinance) with a 4-1 vote, but the item will be brought back for reconsideration on November 18, 2024. A request to rezone land for a gas station failed due to lack of a second. A derelict vessels ordinance was approved unanimously.

• Approved noise ordinance amendment (4-1, Newton opposed)
• Approved derelict vessels ordinance (unanimous)
• Denied gas station rezoning (motion failed, no second)
• Approved tax collection procedures resolution (unanimous)
• Tabled Tyler Technologies contract for $1,027,122 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,985,783.30 for countywide radio project (unanimous)
• Amended Novant Pender Memorial Hospital Board terms to 3 years (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a contract award for a PFAS Treatment Alternatives Study and a budget ordinance amendment to accept FEMA funds totaling $27,700.41 for EMS and fire services. The meeting also includes public hearing updates, a public information segment, and multiple rezoning and special‑use permit requests. Decisions on water and sewer district matters and appointments will also be addressed.

• Approve award to WithersRavenel for PFAS Treatment Alternatives Study contract
• Approve Budget Ordinance Amendment to accept $27,700.41 FEMA funds for EMS & Fire
• Rezone 2024-75 to add 84 multifamily units to Hawthorne at Hampstead development
• Rezone 2024-70: rezone 5.46 acres for a gas station with convenience store in Holly Township
• Special Use Permit 2024-48: approve country store operation in Topsail Township

The Pender County Board of Commissioners approved a rezoning for two parcels in Topsail Township, a special use permit for a country store, and the appointment of Ron Satterfield to the Planning Board. Two rezoning requests were continued to the November 4 meeting. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a PFAS study contract and FEMA funds.

• Approved rezoning of two parcels (1.28 acres) from RP to GB in Topsail Township (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for country store in Topsail Township (unanimous)
• Appointed Ron Satterfield to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including PFAS study contract and $27,700.41 FEMA funds (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning for 84 multifamily units at Hawthorne at Hampstead to Nov 4
• Tabled rezoning for gas station in Holly Township to Nov 4

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of budget amendments, including a $2.5 million E911 grant and a $416,802 emergency shelter capacity grant. The meeting also includes public hearings on a special use permit for a Martin Marietta mine and a zoning request for a boat storage facility.

• Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment for E911 Grant funds ($2,542,755)
• Accept NCEM Local Emergency Shelter Capacity Grant ($416,802)
• Public Hearing: SUP 2024-47 for Martin Marietta mine
• Public Hearing: REZONE 2024-68 for boat storage facility
• Resolution to sell Voter-Approved School Bonds

The Pender County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to sell voter-approved school bonds for a new K-8 school, accepted a $416,802 emergency shelter grant, and approved a moratorium resolution on shellfish leases. The board also adopted the consent agenda, which included budget amendments, purchase orders, and property resolutions. All votes were unanimous, with Vice Chair Newton excused.

• Approved resolution to sell voter-approved school bonds (unanimous)
• Accepted NCEM Local Emergency Shelter Capacity Grant of $416,802 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution requesting moratorium on shellfish leases (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda with 19 items (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order for Vincent Valuations LLC (unanimous)
• Appointed Emmaline Kozak to Tourism Development Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Groves to LCFWSA (unanimous)
• Approved revision of special use permit for Martin Marietta mine (unanimous)

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee will consider several development applications at its October 3 meeting. Items include commercial projects, townhome proposals, and two rezoning requests. The committee will discuss each case but no decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• SDP 2024-431 Little Kelly Commercial
• SDP 2024-418 Integrity Building
• MDP 2024-73 CG Design HWY 17 Commercial
• REZONE 2024-78 Caison Building Addition CZMA
• REZONE 2024-77 Arcuri CZMA

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will open with a call to order, hold a workshop session, and consider a discussion item presented by Daniel Adams. No specific decisions, rezoning actions, contracts, or ordinance votes are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion Item – Daniel Adams (details not provided in agenda)

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will discuss two rezoning requests and a text amendment to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. The board will also adopt minutes from previous meetings.

• Rezone 2024-69: PD to conditional zoning for boat storage in Topsail Township
• Rezone 2024-71: RA to conditional zoning for wastewater facility in Rocky Point Township
• Text Amendment: Update Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance with new maps
• Adoption of September 4, 2024 and September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period scheduled

The Pender County Planning Board voted 4-2 to recommend approval of a conditional zoning map amendment for a 10-acre wastewater treatment facility in Rocky Point Township, despite public opposition. The board also recommended approval of a conditional rezoning for a boat storage facility on US Highway 17, but that motion failed 3-3. A text amendment to adopt FEMA's Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps was approved 6-0.

• Recommended approval of conditional zoning for wastewater treatment facility (4-2)
• Denied conditional rezoning for boat storage facility (3-3)
• Approved text amendment adopting FEMA Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (6-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes (6-0)
• Approved next meeting location in Hampstead (6-0)

General

The Pender County Board of County Commissioners will meet at 5:00 PM on September 24, 2024 in the Hampstead Annex Auditorium. The agenda includes a call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance, a Planning Department presentation, a Pender County Schools system presentation, post‑meeting goals, and adjournment. No specific contracts, rezoning actions, or ordinance votes are listed for this meeting.

• Planning Department presentation
• Pender County Schools system presentation

The Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting with presentations from the Planning Department and Pender County Schools. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational only, covering regulatory processes, housing trends, and projected school overcrowding.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will elect a chair and vice chair, review the Long Creek Community Park conceptual plan, and consider an athletic tournament policy. No other actions are listed for this meeting.

• Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair
• Long Creek Community Park Conceptual Plan discussion
• Athletic Tournament Policy discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several budget amendments, purchase orders, and a state revolving loan. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a boat storage facility expansion and a mining permit revision.

• Resolution to accept $13,187,000 State Revolving Loan for the Scotts Hill Tank & Wells Project
• Purchase order to A.C. Schultes for Regional Lift Station repair for $369,903.00
• Purchase order for DSS Contracted Services for $170,437
• REZONE 2024-68: Request to expand dry stack boat storage and add retail/service in Topsail Township
• SUP 2024-47: Request to revise Special Use Permit for Martin Marietta mine in Rocky Point Township

The Board approved the revised Opioid Settlement Strategic Planning Report, authorized Option A strategy, and added a Health Promotion Program Coordinator to manage the opioid settlement funds, all by 4-1 votes with Vice Chair Newton dissenting. The Board also approved several consent agenda items, including budget amendments, purchase orders, and a resolution accepting a $13,187,000 State Revolving Loan for the Scotts Hill Tank & Wells Project. Two public hearings (rezoning and special use permit) were continued to the October 7th meeting.

• Approved revised Opioid Settlement Strategic Planning Report 2023-2027 (4-1)
• Authorized Option A Strategy: Collaborative Strategic Planning for opioid settlement (4-1)
• Approved addition of Health Promotion Program Coordinator to manage opioid settlement fund (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, purchase orders, and loan acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved resolution accepting $13,187,000 State Revolving Loan for Scotts Hill Tank & Wells Project (unanimous)
• Approved Law Enforcement Officer Separation Allowance Policy update (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Mathew Cox to Firefighter Local Relief Fund Board (unanimous)
• Continued REZONE 2024-68 and SUP 2024-47 to October 7th meeting

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests. One request seeks to rezone about 5.46 acres in Holly Township from Residential Performance and Rural Agricultural districts to a conditional zoning district for a gas station with convenience store. The other request seeks to rezone 10 acres in Rocky Point Township from Rural Agricultural to a conditional zoning district for a wastewater treatment facility.

• Rezone 2024-70: 5.46 acres in Holly Township for a gas station with convenience store
• Rezone 2024-71: 10 acres in Rocky Point Township for a wastewater treatment facility

The Pender County Planning Board voted 6-0 to deny a conditional rezoning request by Hardison Building, Inc. for a gas station and convenience store at 8929 NC Highway 53. The board also voted to continue a separate rezoning request (REZONE 2024-71) for a proposed wastewater facility to the October 1, 2024 meeting, after hearing extensive public comment. The board is a recommending body; final decisions rest with the Board of Commissioners.

• Denied conditional rezoning for gas station at 8929 NC Hwy 53 (6-0)
• Continued REZONE 2024-71 (wastewater facility) to October 1, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved agenda with item 7.2 moved to top (6-0)
• Set October 1 meeting with 6 p.m. workshop (6-0)
• Adjourned at 9:21 p.m. (6-0)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee is meeting to review three specific site and master development plans. The body will evaluate the technical aspects of these cases.

• SDP 2024-425 King Commercial
• SDP 2024-423 Barbour & Sons Addition
• MDP 2024-72 Laurel Valley

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold public hearings for four rezoning requests. These include proposals for multifamily housing, commercial space, and boat storage. One rezoning request, REZONE 2024-72, has been withdrawn.

• REZONE 2024-75: Request for 84 multifamily units at Hawthorne at Hampstead
• REZONE 2024-73: Request for 240 apartments and 12,500 square feet of commercial space on 20.35 acres
• REZONE 2024-74: Request to rezone 1.28 acres from Residential Performance to General Business
• REZONE 2024-69: Request for a conditional zoning district to allow an enclosed boat storage facility
• REZONE 2024-72: Withdrawn

The Pender County Planning Board denied two conditional zoning requests for apartment developments in the Topsail Township area, citing concerns about school overcrowding, traffic, and infrastructure. The board approved a separate rezoning request for two parcels on Christian Chapel Road from Residential Performance to General Business. One rezoning request was withdrawn by the applicant, and another was continued to the October 1 meeting.

• REZONE 2024-72 withdrawn by applicant
• REZONE 2024-69 continued to October 1, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• REZONE 2024-75 (Hawthorne at Headwaters, 84 additional apartment units) denied (5-0)
• REZONE 2024-73 (240 apartment units, 12,500 sq ft commercial on US Hwy 17) denied (5-0)
• REZONE 2024-74 (1.28 acres on Christian Chapel Road to General Business) approved (5-0)
• October 1, 2024 meeting scheduled with 6 p.m. workshop (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments for the Health Department and approve contracts for park construction and vehicle replacements. The meeting also includes a public hearing on water shellfish leases.

• Approval of budget amendments totaling $188,673.56 for Health Department revenues and expenditures
• Approval of contract with Elite Construction for Hampstead Kiwanis Park Phase IV at $1,371,802
• Approval of purchase orders for replacement vehicles totaling $162,944
• Public hearing regarding Public Water Shellfish Leases
• Resolution to apply for grant funding for a multi-use path along Country Club Drive

The Board approved a purchase order and contract with Elite Construction for Hampstead Kiwanis Park Phase IV at $1,371,802, funded partly by a $500,000 grant. It also approved a $40,000 sole-source purchase from Hach Company for lab supplies, and resolutions for grant applications for a multi-use path and Great Trails State Program. The consent agenda, including vehicle purchases and budget amendments, was approved unanimously. No substantive decisions were made on shellfish leases, which were only discussed.

• Approved $1,371,802 contract with Elite Construction for Hampstead Kiwanis Park Phase IV (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 sole-source purchase from Hach Company for lab supplies (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions for WMPO and Great Trails State Program grant applications for multi-use path design (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $162,944 for replacement vehicles and $110,939.60 for Ford F750 dump truck (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for Health Department totaling $188,672.56 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to approve a local match of $23,007 for the 5311 Administrative Grant, $40,500 for the combined Capital Grant, and $28,318 for the 5310 Operating Grant, totaling $91,825, and to transfer ROAP funds to the 5310 grant. The consent agenda includes approval of a $141,430.58 purchase order for a VacTrailer, a facility‑use agreement for the Hampstead United Methodist Church athletic field, and an extension of a $67,500 local matching incentive for Cardinal Foods. Additional items include a purchase order for animal‑shelter gas monitoring and a resolution authorizing the sale of parcel 2234-13-4116-0000 at 824 Sykes Town Rd.

• Public hearing and approval of $23,007 admin grant, $40,500 capital grant, $28,318 operating grant (total $91,825) and transfer of ROAP funds to 5310 grant
• Approval of purchase order for VacTrailer for $141,430.58
• Approval of facility usage agreement for Hampstead United Methodist Church athletic field
• Extension of local matching incentive for Cardinal Foods in the amount of $67,500
• Approval of purchase order to Cape Fear Engineering for animal shelter gas monitoring and well installation

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests: expanding a dry‑stack boat storage facility with office and retail space (REZONE 2024‑68), adding an enclosed boat storage facility (REZONE 2024‑69), and permitting a gas station with convenience store (REZONE 2024‑70). The board will also consider a revision to the Oak Ridge Master Development Plan to allow real‑estate offices and commercial banks (MDP 2024‑70) and receive an update on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

• REZONE 2024‑68 – modify and expand the existing GB‑CD1 conditional zoning district for a dry‑stack boat storage facility, office, retail, boat sales and service in Topsail Township
• REZONE 2024‑69 – rezone a portion of a tract from Planned Development to a conditional zoning district for an enclosed boat storage facility in Topsail Township
• REZONE 2024‑70 – rezone three parcels from Rural Agriculture and Residential Performance districts to a conditional zoning district for a gas station with convenience store in Holly Township
• MDP 2024‑70 – revise the Oak Ridge Master Development Plan to permit offices of real‑estate agents, brokers, and commercial banks within an existing development in Topsail Township
• Comprehensive Plan Update – discussion of the county’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan

The Pender County Planning Board approved a conditional zoning map amendment (REZONE 2024-68) to expand the existing dry stack boat storage facility at Sloop Point Marina, adding office, retail, boat sales, and boat service uses. The approval included seven conditions plus an eighth requiring public trash receptacles on site. The board also approved adding real estate offices and commercial banks to the Oak Ridge at Olde Point Master Development Plan (MDP 2024-70), and continued REZONE 2024-69 to the September 4, 2024 meeting.

• Approved REZONE 2024-68 to expand dry stack boat storage and add office, retail, boat sales, and boat service uses (3-2)
• Approved MDP 2024-70 to add real estate offices and commercial banks to Oak Ridge at Olde Point Master Development Plan (5-0)
• Continued REZONE 2024-69 to September 4, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 2, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved holding two meetings in September: one in Hampstead and one in Burgaw (5-0)

General

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the July 2 regular meeting, and discuss several water and sewer districts. The meeting also includes a 7 PM public hearing on special use permits, zoning map amendments, and related resolutions. Additional items include a notice about the fire escape plan for City Hall.

• Approval of minutes for the regular meeting on 7/2
• 7 PM public hearing on special use permits, zoning map amendments, and resolutions
• Discussion of Maple Hill Water and Sewer District
• Discussion of Rocky Point Water and Sewer District
• Notice regarding fire escape plan for City Hall

The Pender County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on August 1, 2024, and approved the minutes of its July 2 regular meeting, including an amended version. Most agenda sections — public hearing, public comment, consent agenda, approvals, discussion, appointments, water and sewer districts, and the 7 PM public hearings — are listed with no recorded action. The minutes do not record any substantive decisions beyond approving the prior meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of the 7/2 regular meeting (unanimous, 4-0)
• Approved the minutes as amended (unanimous, 4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal from The Jaytees Properties IV, LLC regarding the denial of a master development plan and major site development plan. The board will also review a variance request for a residential front setback.

• APPEAL 2024-12: Appeal of administrative decision to deny Master Development Plan MDP 2023-52 and Major Site Development Plan SDP 2023-349 for the Hampstead Station Expansion off Headwaters Drive
• VAR 2024-18: Variance request for a 28.8-foot relief from the required 30-foot front setback for a home in the RA zoning district

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to nominate a Chair and Vice-chair. The board will also discuss a policy for county-supported special events and receive an update on the Penderland Greenway and parks foundation.

• Nomination of Chair and Vice-chair
• County Supported Special Event Policy regarding fee waivers and in-kind services
• Penderland Greenway and parks foundation update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of limited obligation bonds to fund a 100,000-square-foot law enforcement center. The facility is planned to include a detention center, sheriff's office, 911 operations center, and evidence storage. The board will also vote on various purchase orders and zoning requests.

• Public hearing for approximately $68,000,000 in bonds for the Law Enforcement Center
• Contract award to Daniels & Daniels for Law Enforcement Center construction
• Purchase order to Capital Ford Raleigh for $310,216.80
• Purchase order for contract dental services to Kathy Barnes, DDS for $218,916
• Rezoning request for 0.41 acres in Topsail Township from PD to RP

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two rezoning requests in Topsail Township. One request seeks to allow private storage for boats, campers, and trailers. The board will also receive an update on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

• REZONE 2024-66: Request to allow boat, RV, and trailer storage in Topsail Township
• REZONE 2024-67: Rezoning 0.41 acres from PD to RP in Topsail Township
• Update on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan

The Planning Board unanimously approved two zoning map amendments. The first allows a private recreational vehicle storage facility for residents of The Sanctuary at Forest Sound, subject to specific conditions regarding road maintenance and surface materials. The second rezones a 0.14-acre parcel on Cole Drive from Planned Development to Residential Performance zoning.

• Approved REZONE 2024-66 for KG Plaza, LLC (7-0)
• Approved REZONE 2024-67 for CMH Homes, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved agenda and May 7, 2024 minutes (7-0 each)
• Set next meeting for August 6, 2024 (7-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes several budget amendments, chemical purchase orders for water treatment, and public hearings on zoning changes.

• Approval of FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule
• Purchase order for Sodium Hydroxide for $170,000.00
• Purchase order for Ferric Sulfate for $275,000.00
• Rezone request for 4.91 acres in Rocky Point Township
• Amendment to permit personal structures in RA and RP zoning districts

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing a request for relief from front setback requirements for a home in the Rural Agricultural district. The agenda also includes an appeal regarding denied development permits near Headwaters Drive and the approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Variance 2024-17: Relief from 30-foot front setback on South Holly Shelter Estates Road
• Appeal 2024-12: Appeal regarding denied development permits near Headwaters Drive
• Approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on the FY 2024-2025 budget and a proposed fire protection service district for Penderlea and Shiloh-Columbia. The commissioners also plan to adopt the new budget ordinance and fee schedule, which aims to maintain current property tax rates. Other items include land purchases and contract amendments.

• $95,257.35 purchase order to Capital Ford
• Approval of 3.16-acre land purchase (PIN 2257-65-6951-0000)
• $16,234.90 budget amendment for vehicle maintenance
• Contract amendment to GFL for solid waste and hauling services
• Public hearing on Penderlea County Service District for Fire Protection

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the Playground Replacement Program for six public playgrounds. The meeting also includes an update on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and the Music Man Jr. Theater Program.

• Playground Replacement Program for six local parks
• FY 25 Budget Update
• Music Man Jr. Theater Program discussion
• Adoption of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing an update to the Comprehensive Transportation Plan, which includes a public survey running from June 1 to September 1. The meeting also covers rezoning requests in Long Creek and Topsail townships. Additionally, the board will consider contract approvals for body cameras and vehicle purchases.

• Axon Body Camera 3 & Axon Air contract for $103,076.77
• Rezoning of 2.37 acres in Long Creek Township to Conditional Zoning District 5
• Rezoning of 2.37 acres in Long Creek Township to Neighborhood Mixed Use
• Rezoning of 2.18 acres in Topsail Township to General Business
• Purchase of two vehicles using Opioid Settlement Funds

The Board approved a resolution to receive opioid settlement funds for the health department, D.A.R.E., and the Post Overdose Response Team, including a purchase order for two vehicles. The Board also approved three rezoning and land use map amendments. A resolution regarding ad valorem tax collection procedures was tabled.

• Approved $103,076.77 purchase order for Axon Body Camera 3 & Axon Air Contract Year 2 (4-0)
• Approved $44,000 increase to HighFill Engineering PO for Batson Road (4-0)
• Approved upset bid process for sale of Parcel 4302-66-0296-0000 in Maple Hill (4-0)
• Approved Opioid Settlement Funds Resolution for Option B (Carried)
• Accepted opioid settlement funds and approved budget amendment for two vehicles (4-0)
• Approved rezoning 2.37 acres to Conditional Zoning District 5 in Long Creek Township (3-1)
• Approved reclassifying 2.37 acres to Neighborhood Mixed Use in Long Creek Township (3-1)
• Approved rezoning 2.18 acres to General Business in Topsail Township (3-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners scheduled a budget work session on May 9, 2024. The agenda lists department heads and staff to present updates on county operations including fire, utilities, solid waste, housing, planning, and human resources. These sessions review how the county plans to fund public services for residents.

• Fire (Northeast Pender/Surf City) presentation by Chief Allen Wilson
• DSS update by Wes Stewart
• Utilities and Solid Waste review by Anthony Colon and Jeremy Drummond
• Housing, Inspections, Planning, Hazard Mitigation, and HR/Insurance briefings

The Board conducted a series of budget presentations from various county departments and fire districts. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this work session.

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will consider a Master Development Plan for 39 single-family homes and a boat storage facility. The board will also review requests to amend the Unified Development Ordinance regarding personal structures and stormwater specifications. Additionally, a rezoning request for 4.91 acres in Rocky Point Township is on the agenda.

• MDP 2024-65: Master Development Plan for 39 homes and boat storage
• REZONE 2024-62: Rezoning 4.91 acres in Rocky Point Township
• ZTA 2024-24: Allowing non-commercial personal structures in RA and RP districts
• ZTA 2024-25: Requiring stormwater calculations for development proposals

The Board approved a rezoning request for a 93-unit boat and RV storage facility and a master development plan for a 39-lot residential community. Two zoning text amendments were also passed regarding personal structures and stormwater infrastructure requirements.

• Approved REZONE 2024-62 for a 93-unit boat/RV storage facility with a no dry stacking condition (6-0)
• Approved ZTA 2024-24 allowing non-commercial personal structures in RA and RP districts with specific applicant acknowledgment (5-1)
• Approved ZTA 2024-25 requiring stormwater infrastructure calculations and specifications with development proposals (6-0)
• Approved MDP 2024-65 for a 39-lot residential community with a private boat storage facility and amenity center (6-0)
• Approved April 3, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review updates on broadband expansion and new federal drinking water standards for PFAS. Proposed actions include approving a $1,456,427.15 countywide radio project and various budget amendments. The agenda also includes construction contracts for the Maple Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Approval of $1,456,427.15 for a countywide radio project
• Purchase order of $38,580.91 for Law Enforcement Center tower repairs
• Purchase order of $47,081.09 for replacement firewall hardware and maintenance
• Approval of $123,162.82 for Maple Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant office construction
• Budget amendment to accept a $5,255 donation for foster care children

The Board approved an increase in cash flowing for a new K-8 school bond project and adopted a FEMA Buyout Program policy. Other actions included approving a new office building for the Maple Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant and funding for tower repairs.

• Approved BOA and PO increase to Bordeaux Construction for K-8 school bond project (5-0)
• Adopted FEMA Buyout Program Policy (3-2)
• Approved $123,162.82 PO to Clydesdale Project Handlers Inc. for Maple Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant office (5-0)
• Approved PO and BOA for Mobile Communications of America for tower repairs (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $5,255 budget amendment for foster children donations (5-0)
• Tabled appointment to the Advisory Board of Health (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget work session featuring presentations from various county departments and services. Topics include school systems, forestry, soil and water, multiple fire departments, EMS, the sheriff's office, and emergency management.

• Budget discussions with Pender County Schools
• Presentations from Atkinson, Rocky Point, and Pender Central fire departments
• Updates from the Sheriff, Jail, and Animal Control
• Reports from Emergency Management and EMS

The Board conducted a work session to review budget presentations from various county departments and fire districts. No formal votes or final budget approvals were recorded during this session.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a work session to review budget presentations from various county departments and agencies. The session includes discussions on revenue, health, and finance.

• Revenue and Option 4 presentation
• Health department budget review
• Veterans Affairs and Library budget reviews
• Tourism and TDA discussion
• Finance, debt service, and transfers review

The Board of County Commissioners held a budget work session on April 29, 2024, where staff presented the recommended fiscal year 2024-25 budget totaling $197,737,214.00. Department directors walked through their individual budgets, including Health, Register of Deeds, Cooperative Extension, Veterans Affairs, Library, ITS, Elections, Tourism, Tax, and others. No votes or formal decisions were recorded in these minutes; the session was informational and ended at 7:16PM.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will meet jointly to hear a consultant introduction regarding the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Staff from NCDOT and WMPO will also present an overview of Traffic Impact Analysis reviews and Driveway Access Permit processes.

• Comprehensive Land Use Plan consultant introduction
• NCDOT and WMPO presentation on Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) review
• NCDOT and WMPO presentation on Driveway Access Permit processes

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Board received informational presentations from Clarion Associates regarding the new Comprehensive Land Use Plan and from NCDOT and WMPO regarding traffic impact and driveway permitting. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on April 19, 2024. The agenda includes a motion to enter into a closed session regarding attorney-client privilege, potential employment contracts, and personnel matters.

• Closed session for attorney client privilege
• Closed session for potential contract of employment
• Closed session for personnel matters

The Board of County Commissioners appointed Michael Silverman to serve as Pender County Manager starting June 3, 2024. The board also held a brief closed session regarding attorney-client privilege, personnel, and a potential employment contract.

• Appointed Michael Silverman as Pender County Manager effective June 3, 2024 (4-0-0)
• Entered closed session for attorney-client privilege, potential contract of employment, and personnel (4-0-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several high-value contracts and budget amendments. The meeting includes public hearings for two rezoning requests in Long Creek Township and the adoption of legislative goals.

• Countywide radio project approval for $1,456,427.15
• Opioid Settlement Funds purchase orders for $536,780
• Commissioning Agent for LEC purchase order for $226,805
• Materials Testing for LEC ($197,580) and DHHS ($77,382.50)
• Public hearings for REZONE 2024-63 and REZONE 2023-59 in Long Creek Township

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several high-value contracts and budget amendments for parks and health services. The meeting includes public hearings for two rezoning requests in Long Creek Township and the adoption of legislative goals.

• Countywide radio project contract for $1,456,427.15
• Opioid Settlement Funds purchase orders for $536,780
• Commissioning Agent for LEC purchase order for $226,805
• Materials Testing for LEC ($197,580) and DHHS ($77,382.50)
• Rezoning requests REZONE 2024-63 and REZONE 2023-59 in Long Creek Township

The Board approved several construction-related purchase orders for the Law Enforcement Center and Health and Human Services building, totaling over $500,000. They also authorized a lobbying contract with Maynard Nexsen and adopted a feasibility study for the East Coast Greenway. Two zoning requests in Long Creek Township were tabled until May 20, 2024.

• Approved $536,780 purchase orders for Opioid Settlement Funds (3-0)
• Approved $226,805 purchase order for Commissioning Agent for Law Enforcement Center (3-0)
• Approved $197,580 purchase order for Materials Testing for Law Enforcement Center (3-0)
• Approved $77,382.50 purchase order for Materials Testing for DHHS Building (3-0)
• Approved legislative goals and lobbying contract with Maynard Nexsen (3-0)
• Adopted NC 210 East Coast Greenway Feasibility Study (3-0)
• Tabled Rezone 2023-59 and Rezone 2024-63 in Long Creek Township until May 20, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Miles Bielec to Tourism Development Authority (3-0)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee is reviewing several land use cases, including a major subdivision application for Lane's Ferry Landing Phase 1. This proposed development consists of 388 single-family detached and 125 single-family attached residential units.

• SUBMAJ 2024-106: Lane's Ferry Landing Phase 1 residential development (513 units)
• REZONE 2024-66: Rezoning case review
• SDP 2024-379: Site development plan review
• SDP 2024-380: Site development plan review
• SDP 2024-385: Site development plan review

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a request to rezone approximately 2.37 acres from Rural Agriculture to Conditional Zoning for a proposed 12,480 square foot general retail store. Public discussion included concerns regarding traffic safety at the intersection of NC Highway 210 and Little Kelly Road, as well as potential impacts on neighborhood character.

• REZONE 2024-63 & REZONE 2023-59: Rezoning of ~2.37 acres for a 12,480 square foot general retail store
• Revision to the 2024 Planning Board Meeting Calendar

The Planning Board voted to recommend denial of a request to rezone 2.18 acres from Residential Performance to General Business. The board also approved the March meeting minutes and tabled the February minutes for further review.

• Recommended denial of REZONE 2024-64 to change 2.18 acres to General Business (6-0)
• Approved March 5, 2024, meeting minutes with changes (6-0)
• Tabled adoption of February 6, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved moving May 7, 2024, meeting to Hampstead Annex (6-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update on the policies and identification methods for field appraisers conducting the 2026 reappraisal. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments for public health and social services.

• Microsoft Enterprise Licensing annual renewal with SHI for $198,743.08
• EndPoint Cybersecurity System purchase from SHI for $96,442.98
• Annual Firewall Support & Maintenance renewal with Internetwork Engineering for $41,499.93
• Budget amendment to increase Social Services revenues and expenditures by $255,000
• Waterline extension award for Batson Road to Herring-Rivenbark

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update on fieldwork guidelines for the 2026 property reappraisal. The body is also deciding on several budget amendments and contracts for water infrastructure and cybersecurity.

• Microsoft Enterprise Licensing annual renewal with SHI for $198,743.08
• EndPoint Cybersecurity System purchase from SHI for $96,442.98
• Annual Firewall Support & Maintenance renewal with Internetwork Engineering for $41,499.93
• Waterline extension award for Batson Road to Herring-Rivenbark
• Purchase order increase of $60,000 to Pasofino Trainers Worldwide, Inc. for tire recycling

The Board approved several utility contracts, including a waterline extension and a wastewater management plan. Budget increases were approved for Social Services and tire recycling services. The Board also appointed members to the Board of Equalization and Review.

• Approved Batson Road waterline extension award to Herring-Rivenbark (5-0)
• Approved US421 Pump Station, Force Main, and Water Main award to State Utility Contractors, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Wastewater Management Plan Project contract to Timmons Group (5-0)
• Approved $255,000 budget increase for Social Services (5-0)
• Approved $60,000 purchase order increase to Pasofino Trainers Worldwide, Inc. for tire recycling (5-0)
• Approved $198,743.08 for Microsoft Enterprise Licensing and $96,442.98 for EndPoint Cybersecurity via consent agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Board of Equalization and Review members and named Larry Bolick as Chairman (5-0)
• Proclaimed April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request regarding cross access corridors and an appeal of an administrative decision. The board will also review proposed amendments to its Rules of Procedure.

• VAR 2023-16: Variance request for relief from Article 7.4.4 (Cross Access Corridors) of the Unified Development Ordinance
• APPEAL 2024-12: Appeal of an Administrative Decision
• Proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is discussing updates for the Central Pender Park and Hampstead Kiwanis Park projects. The board is also reviewing the FY24-25 department budget and a new safety policy for UTV and golf cart use during county festivals.

• Central Pender Park Phase I: estimated cost of $5,633,725
• Hampstead Kiwanis Park Phase 4: estimated cost of $3,766,062
• Approval of Pender County Festival UTV/Golf Cart Policy
• Update on FY24-25 Department Budget
• Review of project timelines with grand openings projected for June and September 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing the FY 2024-25 through FY 2028-29 Capital Improvement Plan and 5-year financial forecasts for the General Fund and Pender County Utilities. The meeting includes a closed session regarding the federal and state legislative agenda.

• Scotts Hill Water Tower project with a total construction cost of $13,450,740
• US 421 Water and Sewer Extension with a construction bid cost of $12,223,986
• Proposed $4,000,000 raw water purchase from Lower Cape Fear Water Authority by 2028
• Convenience Center Upgrades with an estimated cost of $63,000 per site
• Water Treatment Plant with an estimated construction cost of $89,400,000

The Board of County Commissioners reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan and five-year financial forecasts for the General Fund and Utilities. No substantive policy or funding decisions were recorded; the Board voted to recess the meeting and formally adjourn a previous session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for attorney-client privilege (4-0)
• Approved motion to recess meeting until March 20, 2024, at 2PM (4-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the March 11, 2024, Regular BOCC meeting (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is discussing the FY 2024-25 through FY 2028-29 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting focuses on project timelines, cost estimates, and funding sources for several county facilities and parks.

• DHHS Building: estimated cost of $40,646,000
• Law Enforcement Center/Detention Center: estimated cost of $65,012,060
• K-8 School Site: estimated cost of $135,547,525
• New Hampstead Library: estimated cost of $15,308,000
• Kiwanis Park Expansion ($3,766,062) and Central Pender Park ($5,633,725)

The Board of County Commissioners held a budget retreat on March 14, 2024, where staff presented eight capital improvement plan projects totaling roughly $274 million, including a new DHHS building, animal shelter, law enforcement/detention center, library, parks, EMS facility, and a K-8 school site. No decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded on any of the projects; the minutes show presentations, timelines, cost estimates, and board questions only. The only recorded vote was a motion to recess the meeting until 9:00AM Friday, March 15, 2024, which carried 5-0. Commissioner Fred McCoy is listed as absent, though the minutes also record him as moving and voting on the recess motion.

• No votes recorded on any of the eight capital improvement plan projects presented
• DHHS building project presented: estimated total cost $40,646,000.00, $2,753,617.00 spent so far
• Animal shelter project presented: estimated cost $7,500,000 (as written in minutes), 13,000 sq ft
• LEC/Detention Center presented: estimated total cost $65,012,060.00, $2,379,938.00 spent so far
• New Hampstead Library presented: estimated cost $15,308,000.00, $13,166,032.00 from General Fund Balance
• Kiwanis Park Expansion presented: project cost $3,766,062.00, $650,000 cut from original estimate
• Central Pender Park presented: total cost estimate $5,633,725.00, $1,928,725.00 spent so far
• Malpass EMS Facility presented: total cost estimate $1,350,000.00, land donated by Pender County Schools

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No public business or policy decisions are listed for the open session.

• Closed session regarding personnel pursuant to NCGS § 143 318.11(A)(6)

The Board of County Commissioners entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were recorded before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for personnel (4-0-0-1)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (4-0-0-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several rezoning requests and a contract for architecture and engineering services for the future Hampstead Branch Library. The meeting includes a presentation of the FY2023 Audit Report and discussions on land use.

• Contract for architecture and engineering services for the future Hampstead Branch Library
• Rezoning request for Falls Mist Development (REZONE 2023-47 CZMA)
• Rezoning of two parcels in Topsail Township from General Business to Conditional Zoning District 6 (REZONE 2023-61)
• Purchase order of $13,738.00 to Kofile for preservation of death and marriage records
• Budget amendment to transfer $28,333.99 from revenue to expenditure

The Board approved a contract for architecture and engineering services for a new library branch and authorized the expenditure of opioid settlement funds. Several rezoning requests and a Unified Development Ordinance amendment were also approved. The Board received reports on the FY2023 audit and issues regarding the March 5 primary elections.

• Approved $1.129M architecture/engineering contract for Hampstead Branch Library (4-1)
• Approved Resolution to Direct the Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds (5-0)
• Approved REZONE 2023-47 CZMA for Falls Mist Development (3-2)
• Approved REZONE 2023-61 for two parcels in Topsail Township with conditions (4-1)
• Approved ZTA 2024-22 to amend UDO Article 3 Review Procedures (5-0)
• Approved FY2023-2024 Audit Contract with Martin Starnes & Associates CPAs (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Bonita Sue Pyler to Advisory Board of Health physician position (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting America 250 NC committee (5-0)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee is reviewing two cases, including a site development plan for a commercial office building. The committee will evaluate the project's adherence to zoning conditions and technical specifications.

• SDP 2024-377: Proposed 17,803 square foot commercial office building for D.R. Horton (Carlson Tract - Phase 2 Office)
• SUBMAJ 2024-105: Case listed for review
• Review of Atlantic Avenue collector road requirements, including five-foot sidewalks and bicycle lanes
• Review of a proposed 10-foot-wide multi-use path adjacent to US Highway 17

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two rezoning requests and an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. The board is specifically reviewing a proposal for a 12,480 square foot general retail store at the intersection of NC Hwy 210 and Little Kelly Road.

• REZONE 2023-59: Request to rezone 2.37 acres from Rural Agricultural to Conditional Zoning District 5 for a retail store
• REZONE 2024-63: Request to change 2.37 acres from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Mixed Use future land use category
• ZTA 2023-21: Proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to reduce uses permitted via Special Use Permit
• NC 210 East Coast Greenway Feasibility Study approval

The Board recommended approval for a conditional rezoning and land use map amendment to allow a general retail store. The Board also adopted a greenway feasibility study and tabled a zoning text amendment regarding special use permits.

• Approved Future Land Use Map Amendment for retail site (3-2)
• Approved Conditional Zoning Map Amendment for retail site (3-2)
• Adopted NC 210 East Coast Greenway Feasibility Study (5-0)
• Tabled ZTA 2023-21 regarding Special Use Permits (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal regarding a denied permit for a residential accessory building. The board will also elect officers and discuss potential amendments to its rules of procedure.

• APPEAL 2024-13: Appeal of administrative decision to deny a residential accessory building at 91 Scotch Bonnet Way
• VAR 2023-16: Variance request for relief from Article 7.4.4 (Cross Access Corridors) of the Unified Development Ordinance
• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Discussion of amendments to the Rules of Procedure
• Adoption of October 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss land acquisitions for EMS and utility sites, budget amendments for the Health Department, and a new comprehensive land use plan. The meeting includes public hearings on two rezoning requests.

• Purchase of 13 Ford Explorers for $735,800.00
• Acquisition of 0.97-acre Scotts Hill Elevated Tank site
• Acquisition and subsequent conveyance of 2 acres at Malpass Corner Elementary to Pender EMS & Fire, Inc.
• Budget amendments for Health Department: $53,883 for Bridge Access Program and $15,000 for Vector Control Mentorship
• Public hearings for REZONE 2023-47 (Falls Mist Development) and REZONE 2023-58 (1.52 acres in Topsail Township)

The Board approved a $735,800 purchase order for 13 Ford Explorers for the Sheriff's Department and awarded a $168,000 contract to Clarion Associates for a new comprehensive land use plan. Commissioners also approved a rezoning in Topsail Township and a gift for a courthouse historical marker, while continuing a separate rezoning request for the Falls Mist Development to a later date.

• Approved $735,800 purchase of 13 Ford Explorers for Sheriff's Dept (5-0)
• Approved $168,000 contract with Clarion Associates for land use plan (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 1.52 acres in Topsail Township to General Business (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Courthouse Historical Marker gift (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for Health Department totaling $68,883 (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of Scotts Hill Elevated Tank site and Malpass Corner property (5-0)
• Continued Falls Mist Development rezoning to March 11 meeting (4-0, 1 absent)
• Appointed Stephen Batson to Volunteer Agriculture District Board (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and one amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also discuss uses permitted via special use permits.

• REZONE 2023-59: Request to rezone 2.37 acres for a 12,480 square foot general retail store at NC HWY 210 and Little Kelly Road
• REZONE 2024-63: Request to reclassify 2.37 acres from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Mixed Use
• REZONE 2023-61: Request to rezone two parcels in Topsail Township from General Business to Conditional Zoning District 6
• ZTA 2024-22: Request to amend Article 3 (Review Procedures) of the Unified Development Ordinance
• Revision to the 2024 Planning Board Meeting Calendar

The Board denied a rezoning request for a commercial and light industrial facility. A request to rezone land for a general retail store was tabled for further research. The Board also approved a Zoning Text Amendment to streamline public notification processes.

• Denied rezoning of 6.21 acres for commercial and light industrial uses (4-1)
• Tabled rezoning of 2.37 acres for a general retail store until March 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Zoning Text Amendment to streamline public hearing and notification processes (5-0)
• Approved revised 2024 meeting calendar, moving April 2 meeting to April 3 (6-0)
• Approved January 3, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of a motion to enter a closed session regarding personnel and subsequent adjournment.

• Closed session pursuant to NCGS § 143 318.11(A)(6) regarding personnel

The Board approved an ordinance allowing dogs in county parks, excluding sports fields. They also awarded a $185,000 water interconnection project to Highfill Infrastructure Engineering and established a five-member Board of Equalization and Review.

• Approved Animal Ordinance Revision allowing dogs in Pender County Parks (5-0)
• Awarded $185,000 US 421 CFPUA Water Interconnection Project to Highfill Infrastructure Engineering (5-0)
• Approved Resolution establishing a five-member Board of Equalization and Review (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including sole source vendor Carahsoft and $75,171.60 for SRT equipment (5-0)
• Appointed Catherine Ford to the Library Advisory Board (5-0)
• Appointed Brandy Watt to the Nursing and Adult Homes Care Committee (5-0)
• Tabled Vehicle Replacement Policy to February 20, 2024 (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is convening for a special meeting. The agenda consists of a motion to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Closed session regarding personnel pursuant to NCGS § 143 318.11(A)(6)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee is reviewing several land use cases, including a minor subdivision for residential lots and a conditional rezoning request for boat and RV storage. The committee provides recommendations on whether these plans meet state, county, and utility requirements.

• SUBMIN 2024-41: Proposed 9-lot single-family residential subdivision at Keswick Farms on Ashton Road
• REZONE 2024-62: Conditional rezoning for 93 metal covered RV and boat storage units
• MDP 2024-62: Master Development Plan review
• MDP 2024-63: Master Development Plan review

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss the approval of a Dogs in Parks Ordinance and updates to park signage. The board will also review the approved County Gifts and Donations Policy.

• Approval of Dogs in Parks Ordinance
• Signage upgrades for Abbey Nature Preserve, Kiwanis Park, Millers Pond Park, Pender Memorial Park, and Penderlea Community Park
• Update on approved County Gifts and Donations Policy

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a 99-year interlocal agreement with the Town of Surf City regarding sewer service areas. The board is also reviewing a grant award for 911 services and two rezoning requests.

• FY 2024 North Carolina 911 Grant Award of $2,548,628.00
• Interlocal Agreement with Town of Surf City on Sewer Service
• Purchase order for website creation and support for $51,498.01
• REZONE 2023-57: Request to rezone ~59 acres in Grady Township from RA to CZ-4
• REZONE 2023-47 CZMA: Request to revise Conditional Zoning Map Amendment for Falls Mist Development

The Board approved a request to rezone three parcels totaling about 59 acres from Rural Agricultural to Conditional Zoning District 4 in Grady Township, allowing expansion of an existing industrial site. The vote was 5-0 after extensive public comment, mostly opposed over environmental and health concerns. The Board also approved a $2,548,628.00 state 911 grant to relocate the 911 center, a $51,498.01 website contract (4-1), a stormwater review contract with Sungate Design Group, and a resolution opposing an increase in homeowners insurance rates. A separate rezoning request for the Falls Mist development was continued to February 20, 2024, and a resolution establishing the Board of Equalization and Review was tabled to February 5, 2024.

• Approved rezoning of ~59 acres from RA to CZ-4 in Grady Township for industrial expansion (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024 NC 911 Grant Award of $2,548,628.00 and budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved contract with Sungate Design Group, P.A. for stormwater review services (5-0)
• Approved purchase order for website creation and support with Civic Plus for $51,498.01 (4-1)
• Approved resolution of support for MyFutureNC and House Bill 664 (5-0)
• Continued REZONE 2023-47 CZMA (Falls Mist Development) to February 20, 2024 (5-0)
• Tabled resolution establishing Board of Equalization and Review to February 5, 2024
• Approved resolution opposing NC Rate Bureau's homeowners insurance rate increase (5-0)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee is meeting to review three cases. This includes a major site development plan for a veterinarian facility and office, as well as two other site development plans and one rezoning request.

• SDP 2023-369: Site plan for a veterinarian facility/office with exam rooms, x-ray/surgical areas, and office space
• SDP 2023-370: Site development plan review
• REZONE 2023-61: Rezoning request review

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone approximately 1.52 acres from Planned Development (PD) to General Business (GB). The board will also review minutes from the December 5, 2023, meeting.

• REZONE 2023-58: Request to rezone 1.52 acres from PD to GB in Topsail Township

The Planning Board approved a rezoning request for a 1.52-acre parcel to allow general business use. The board also approved a map of recombination for two parcels and elected its board officers.

• Approved rezoning of 1.52 acres from Planned Development to General Business (6-0)
• Approved map of recombination for two parcels (6-0)
• Elected Delva Jordan as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Damien Buchanan as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved December 5, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved February 6, 2024, meeting time of 7:00 p.m. and location at Hampstead Annex (6-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss several real estate acquisitions and infrastructure contracts. Key items include the design phase of a school bond project and technology lease consolidations.

• Design-Build School Bond Project design phase contract with Bordeaux Construction for $5,003,800
• Purchase of approximately 795 acres off Hwy 210 in Hampstead for a BOA Water Plant Site
• Purchase of several parcels off US Hwy 17 in Hampstead for a Water Plant Discharge Site
• Master Technology Lease Agreement with Huntington Technology Financing for $568,237.81
• Purchase of a 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Explorer for $57,729.00

The Board authorized the purchase of 795 acres for a water plant and a separate discharge site in Hampstead. It also approved a $5M design contract for a school bond project and appointed five members to the Pender Memorial Hospital Board.

• Approved purchase of 795 acres off Hwy 210 for water plant for $5,350,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of approx. 28 acres off US Hwy 17 for water plant discharge site (5-0)
• Approved $5,003,800 design phase contract to Bordeaux Construction for school bond project (5-0)
• Approved $568,237.81 technology lease addition with Huntington Technology Financing (5-0)
• Approved $57,729.00 for a 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Explorer (5-0)
• Appointed Brett Keeler, Jacqueline A. Newton, Denise Houghton, Myra McDuffie, and Willie Armstrong to Pender Memorial Hospital Board (5-0)