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The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will vote on awarding a design-build contract for EMS Station 12 to Jackson Builders, Inc. The board is also considering a resolution to name a portion of future I-42 in honor of Jack Best. Other business includes budget amendments and personnel policy updates.

• Award of Design-Build contract for EMS Station 12 to Jackson Builders, Inc.
• Resolution awarding $271,615.00 to Wayne County Sheriff's Office for Highway Safety Program
• Resolution to name a portion of future I-42 in honor of Jack Best
• Contract award for DHHS Paving
• Donation of a surplus vehicle to the Town of Fremont

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The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to add a referendum to the November 3, 2026 ballot regarding the sale of malt beverages, unfortified wines, and mixed beverages. The meeting also includes several board reappointments and a preliminary plat approval.

• Resolution for November 3, 2026 ballot referendum on alcohol sales
• Preliminary Plat for Poplar Branch Subdivision
• Reappointments to the Commissioners Council for Older Adults
• Reappointments to the Health and Human Services Advisory Committee
• Reappointments to the ABC Board and Animal Control Advisory Committee

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The commissioners will approve the June 2, 2026 minutes and the adjusted June 16 agenda. They will adopt budget amendments, a resolution updating the county position classification and pay plan, and approve a write‑off of uncollectible accounts. The board will hear a presentation on the general liability insurance renewal for fiscal year 26‑27 and may act on it. They will also consider a memorandum of understanding to create a Rural Transportation Planning Organization for Duplin, Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne counties.

• Motion to approve the June 2, 2026 minutes
• Budget amendments (no dollar amount specified)
• Adoption of Resolution #2026-17 updating the Position Classification and Pay Plan
• Presentation on General Liability Insurance renewal for FY 26‑27
• Motion to approve MOU for a Rural Transportation Planning Organization covering Duplin, Greene, Lenoir, and Wayne counties

The Board approved a series of items including a healthcare integration agreement, an insurance policy renewal, and a transportation planning memorandum. The Board also authorized contingency funding for the Genoa Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation Project and directed staff to remove a parking lot fence.

• Approved June 2, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted June 16, 2026, agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and uncollectible accounts (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $292,000 in contingency funding for Genoa Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation Project (unanimous)
• Approved Travelers Insurance option #2 with $7,000,000 coverage (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for a new Rural Transportation Planning Organization (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Juneteenth National Freedom Day Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved healthcare integration agreement and termination of 1985 Transfer Agreement (unanimous, Gurley excused)

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The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the 2026-2027 recommended budget and economic incentives for Project Pioneer. The meeting includes a rezoning request in Brodgen Township and several property and lease agreements.

• Project Pioneer: Proposed incentive grant of up to 30% of new tax revenues for a $756,000,000 capital investment
• Public hearing for the County Manager's Recommended Budget for 2026-2027
• Rezoning request for 18.61 acres in Brodgen Township (Tax Parcel 2585662557) to Light Industry
• Conveyance of 711 N. Virginia Street to the City of Goldsboro
• Lease Agreement for Rosewood Elementary School between Wayne County and the Board of Education

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on a rezoning request for an 18.61‑acre parcel in Brogden and on the FY 2026 budget, but the minutes contain only notices and staff recommendations. No votes or approvals were documented.

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The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hear the County Manager's recommended budget for 2026-2027 and vote to set a public hearing. The board will consider a resolution supporting elimination of property taxes on primary residential properties, with revenue replaced by state funding or local sales tax. A public hearing is set for June 2 on economic incentives for Project Pioneer, involving up to $756 million in capital improvements and 9 jobs. Other business includes appointments, proclamations, and budget amendments.

• Presentation of County Manager's Recommended Budget for 2026-2027 and setting a public hearing for June 2.
• Resolution supporting elimination of property taxes on primary residential properties.
• Public hearing on economic incentives for Project Pioneer with up to $756,000,000 investment and 9 jobs.
• Appointment of Senikka Caldwell to the Trillium Southeastern Regional Advisory Board.
• First Amendment to the Definitive Project Investment Agreement for the NC Railroad Invests Grant Program.

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several proclamations and appointments. They also approved a resolution to eliminate property taxes on primary residential properties, with a vote of five in favor, one against, and one abstention. Additionally, the Board set a public hearing for the FY 2026‑2027 budget on June 2, 2026.

• Approved May 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted May 19, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 National Treatment Court Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 EMS Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Foster Care Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Appointed Senikka Caldwell to Trillium SE Regional Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to eliminate primary residential property taxes (5-1-1)
• Appointed Kayla Whitley as Clerk to the Board, effective June 1, 2026 (unanimous)

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The Board will vote on a regionalization sewer proposal recommended by the Greater Wayne Sewer Committee. Other actions include approving a lease of a county-owned airport hangar to Wayne Community College, setting a public hearing for a rezoning, and conveying properties to Goldsboro. The agenda also includes proclamations, budget amendments, and a resolution supporting property tax relief for elderly and disabled.

• Regionalization sewer proposal from Greater Wayne Sewer Committee
• Lease of 12,050 sq ft airport hangar at 236 Aviation Road to Wayne Community College for up to 10 years
• Public hearing June 2, 2026 for rezoning 18.61 acres from RA-20/CS to LI on US Hwy 117 Alt
• Conveyance of 709 N. Virginia Street and 622 Slaughter Street to City of Goldsboro
• Resolution supporting expansion of elderly and disabled property tax relief programs

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the regionalization sewer proposal recommended by the Greater Wayne Sewer Committee. The same vote also approved a series of items on the consent agenda, including several proclamations, property conveyances, and preliminary plats. All approvals were recorded as unanimous decisions.

• Approved regionalization sewer proposal (unanimously)
• Approved lease of 12,050‑sq‑ft airport hangar to Wayne Community College (unanimously)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Hay Bales Subdivision (unanimously)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Salisbury Subdivision (unanimously)
• Approved public hearing on June 2 for rezoning 18.61 acres in Brogden Township (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution allowing use of pyrotechnics (unanimously)
• Approved conveyance of 709 N. Virginia St. and 622 Slaughter St. to City of Goldsboro (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution awarding service weapon to Lieutenant Travis J. Cox (unanimously)

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The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a second amendment to an economic development agreement with the City of Goldsboro for ParkEast Industrial Park Lot 6. They will also consider resolutions to accept opioid settlement funds and create a post-overdose response team, and a resolution opposing changes to county property tax authority. Several board appointments and consent agenda items are scheduled for action.

• Public hearing on 2nd Amendment to Economic Development Agreement for ParkEast Industrial Park Lot 6 (PIN 3529211787).
• Motion to adopt resolution electing to participate in the Remnant Defendants' Settlement Agreement (RDSA) for opioid settlements.
• Resolution authorizing opioid settlements to create a Wayne County Post-Overdose Response Team.
• Resolution #2026-6 opposing modifications to county property tax authority.
• Motion to approve audit contract with Nunn, Brashear, & Uzzell, P.A. for the year ended June 30, 2026.

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved participation in the statewide opioid settlement and authorized funding for a county post‑overdose response team. They also approved a 2nd amendment to the Economic Development Agreement for ParkEast Industrial Park Lot 6 and adopted a resolution withdrawing from the Neuse River Council. Several appointments to county boards and a resolution opposing property‑tax modifications were also adopted.

• Approved April 7, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted April 21 agenda, adding withdrawal from Neuse River Council (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd amendment to Economic Development Agreement for ParkEast Industrial Park Lot 6 (unanimous)
• Appointed Rex Price to Wayne County Planning Board (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to participate in opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing opioid settlement funds for a post‑overdose response team (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2026‑6 opposing modifications to County Property Tax Authority (vote 5‑1, Foster against)
• Approved consent agenda (vote 5‑1, Foster against)

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The Board of Commissioners will consider several land subdivision plats and facility updates. The meeting includes a presentation from the Tax Administrator and votes on multiple monthly proclamations.

• Contract for professional airport engineering and planning services for Wayne Executive Jetport to Ardurra
• Location of Wayne County Public Library's Learning Studio at 426 W. Pine Street, Goldsboro
• Contract for roof removal and replacement at 224-226 E. Walnut Street, Goldsboro to B & M Roofing
• Second Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Pelsan US, Inc. to extend closing to May 15, 2026
• Approval of plats for Rachel Cruse Kennedy, Holland Farm, and Windsor Square subdivisions

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The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an Economic Development Agreement with the Wayne County Development Alliance, Inc. The meeting includes decisions on property leases, surplus land sales, and health insurance renewals.

• Public hearing for a 50,000 square foot shell building on Lot 6 in ParkEast Industrial Park
• Setback variance request for 752 Stoney Creek Church Road
• Lease of 224 and 236 Aviation Road to Wayne Community College for up to ten years
• Sale of surplus property at 769 Genoa Road, Dudley
• Proposed FY26-27 Health Insurance Renewal

The Board approved the Economic Development Agreement to build a 50,000‑sq‑ft shell building on Lot 6 in the ParkEast Industrial Park, voting 5‑1. The 2026 Vietnam Veterans Day Proclamation and the Amended Funding Agreement for Rosewood Middle and Elementary Schools were each approved unanimously, the latter pending final County Attorney sign‑off. A setback variance for Tax Parcel #3611086227 at 752 Stoney Creek Church Road and the full Consent Agenda were both approved with a 5‑1 vote.

• Approved 2026 Vietnam Veterans Day Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Agreement for 50,000‑sq‑ft shell building (5‑1, Foster against)
• Approved Amended and Restated Funding Agreement for Rosewood schools (unanimous, pending County Attorney approval)
• Approved setback variance for Tax Parcel #3611086227, 752 Stoney Creek Church Road (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including lease of Aviation Roads, surplus property sale, utility easement, fire‑department parcel purchase, and airfield drainage change order (5‑1, Foster against)
• Approved request by Nahunta Fire Department to purchase three parcels (part of Consent Agenda, 5‑1)
• Approved lease of 224 Aviation Road and 236 Aviation Road to Wayne Community College (part of Consent Agenda, 5‑1)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Airfield Drainage Improvements Phase 2 (part of Consent Agenda, 5‑1)

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The commissioners will vote on a resolution to authorize an installment financing agreement, deed of trust and related documents to fund part of the acquisition, construction, and equipment costs for Rosewood Middle School and Rosewood Elementary School. They will also consider several consent agenda items including budget amendments, a final plat for Riley Crossing Subdivision, a preliminary plan for the Meadows at Grantham Phase 2 mobile home park, a public hearing for a setback variance at 752 Stoney Creek Church Road, and an interlocal agreement with the City of Goldsboro for the Saving Union Station Project.

• Approve financing agreement for Rosewood Middle and Elementary schools
• Approve final plat for Riley Crossing Subdivision
• Approve preliminary plan for Meadows at Grantham Phase 2 mobile home park
• Set public hearing on March 17 for setback variance at 752 Stoney Creek Church Road
• Approve interlocal agreement with City of Goldsboro for Saving Union Station Project

The commissioners unanimously approved the final bids and total cost of $5,111,666 for the Rosewood Elementary School classroom addition and also approved a resolution authorizing a $7.5 million installment financing agreement for Rosewood schools. They approved the Consent Agenda by a 5‑to‑1 vote, appointed Commissioner Tim Harrell to the UNC Health Board of Directors, and adopted the 2026 Women’s History Month proclamation. Additional approvals included the final plat for Riley Crossing Subdivision, the preliminary plan for the Meadows at Grantham Phase 2 mobile home park, and an interlocal agreement with the City of Goldsboro for the Saving Union Station project.

• Approved final bids and $5,111,666 cost for Rosewood Elementary School classroom addition (unanimous)
• Approved $7.5 M installment financing agreement for Rosewood schools (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5‑1, Foster opposed)
• Appointed Tim Harrell to UNC Health Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Women’s History Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Riley Crossing Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plan for Meadows at Grantham Phase 2 mobile home park (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Goldsboro for Saving Union Station project (unanimous)

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The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a call to order, hold a discussion with legislative representatives, and then adjourn. No specific ordinances, contracts, or policy actions are listed on the agenda.

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners met on February 23, 2026 and heard presentations on a regional sewer authority, a 911 funding authority, and zero‑interest school construction loans for Tier 1 counties. Commissioners and legislative representatives exchanged information and asked questions, but the minutes record no formal approvals, denials, or votes on any of these items.

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The commissioners will approve prior meeting minutes and the adjusted agenda, hear presentations on a distribution check and the county's opioid program, and hold public hearings on economic incentive agreements with Scout Limited and Goshen Engineering. After the hearings, the board may vote to approve the incentive grants. Additional items include adopting the revised FY 2025-2026 budget ordinance and several facilities committee motions.

• Economic incentive grant of $8,450 for Scout Limited in exchange for $455,000 investment and 13 jobs
• Economic incentive grant of $45,000 for Goshen Engineering in exchange for $3,912,601 investment and 25 jobs
• Motion to adopt the Revised Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Utility Agreement between the Town of Seven Springs and Wayne County
• Relocation of the Day Reporting Center to 426 W. Pine Street, Goldsboro

The Board adopted the Revised Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 with a 6‑1 vote. It unanimously approved incentive grants of $8,450 to Scout Limited, Inc. and $45,000 to Goshen Engineering. The Consent Agenda was approved 6‑1, covering budget amendments, a utility agreement with the Town of Seven Springs, and several facility relocations. The Board also unanimously allowed public comments after the previous meeting’s inclement weather.

• Adopt Revised Budget Ordinance FY 2025-2026 (6-1, Foster dissenting)
• Approve $8,450 incentive grant to Scout Limited, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approve $45,000 incentive grant to Goshen Engineering (unanimous)
• Approve Consent Agenda (6-1, Foster dissenting) – includes budget amendments, utility agreement, facility relocations
• Approve Utility Agreement with Town of Seven Springs (as part of consent agenda)
• Approve relocation of Day Reporting Center to 426 W. Pine St. (as part of consent agenda)
• Approve relocation of Guardian Ad Litem offices and attorney‑client meeting space (as part of consent agenda)
• Allow public comments due to inclement weather at prior meeting (unanimous)

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The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding financing for Rosewood Middle and Elementary schools and a rezoning request in Grantham Township. The body will also consider budget amendments and several plat approvals.

• Public hearing on financing for Rosewood Middle School and Rosewood Elementary School
• Public hearing to rezone 2.817 acres at Paul Hare Road and US Hwy 13 S from Community Shopping (CS) to R-10
• Approval of Preliminary Plat for Talton Farms Section 4 and Final Plat for Jackson Ridge Section 1
• Inspection Services Agreement with the City of Goldsboro for Level III Electrical Inspections
• Administrative Guidelines for the EMS Station 12 Community Project Funding Grant

The Board voted 6‑1 to respond to the Local Government Commission's financial performance indicator of concern. It also unanimously approved the 2026 Black History Month Proclamation, appointed two advisory board members, and adopted several consent‑agenda items including plat approvals and service agreements.

• Approved response to Local Government Commission financial performance indicator (6-1)
• Approved 2026 Black History Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Appointed Valerie Wallace to Wayne County Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrea Freile to Trillium South Central Regional Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Talton Farms Section 4 (unanimous, consent agenda)
• Approved Final Plat for Jackson Ridge Section 1 (unanimous, consent agenda)
• Approved Inspection Services Agreement with City of Goldsboro (unanimous, consent agenda)
• Approved updated Emergency Shelter Agreement with Wayne County Board of Education (unanimous, consent agenda)

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General

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will discuss economic development, review EMS operations, and receive an update on the regional sewer system. A County Manager will present information on surplus property. The meeting will conclude with a goal‑setting work session where each commissioner presents suggested goals.

• Economic Development/EDR discussion
• EMS discussion – update on 911 calls, site visits, revenue/collections
• Update on regional sewer – presentation by David Malinauskas and Reed Barton of CDM Smith and Planning Director Berry Gray
• Presentation by County Manager on surplus property
• Goal‑setting work session – each commissioner has up to 10 minutes to present suggested goals

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners reconvened on Jan 29, 2026 for a Budget and Goals Retreat at the Maxwell Center. Commissioners heard presentations on economic development, emergency services, regional sewer options, and surplus property. Members shared individual goals for the upcoming year, but the minutes record no formal approvals, votes, or decisions.

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The Board of Commissioners will hold discussions regarding tax administration, a six-month financial report, and county facilities. The meeting includes presentations from the school superintendent, community college president, and county attorney.

• Tax administration discussion covering collections, payment methods, and property value establishment
• 6-month financial report on school funds, reserves, revenues, and expenses
• Informational plan for 1/4 cent sales and use tax
• Presentation on all county facilities
• Discussions regarding the jetport, Sheriff's Office, and detention center

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners met on Jan. 28, 2026 and discussed school budget proposals, community college updates, tax administration, county finances, facilities, the executive jetport, and the sheriff's office. No motions were adopted, no votes were taken, and no resolutions were passed during the session. The meeting was primarily informational and advisory.

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The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will approve the January 6 minutes and adjust the agenda before holding a public hearing on the sale of 31.48 acres in ParkEast Industrial Park at $40,000 an acre. The board will also appoint four new members to the Wayne County Planning Board and consider budget amendments, a financing agreement for Rosewood schools, and a resolution supporting water infrastructure for Team Foods USA. Additional items include a presentation on the 2024‑2025 county audit and discussion of EMS Station #12.

• Motion to approve January 6, 2026 minutes
• Appointment of David Aycock, Yvonnia Moore, Mike Acree, and Delvisha Faison to the Planning Board
• Public hearing on sale of 31.48 acres in ParkEast Industrial Park ($40,000/acre)
• Budget amendments (consent agenda)
• Resolution to support NC Commerce Industrial Development Fund for Team Foods USA water infrastructure

The commissioners unanimously approved the purchase agreement for 31.48 acres in ParkEast Industrial Park at $40,000 per acre. They also unanimously granted Saving Union Station a $375,000 county contribution and appointed four members to the Wayne County Planning Board. The consent agenda was approved by a 6‑to‑1 vote.

• Approved purchase agreement for 31.48 acres at $40,000 per acre (unanimous)
• Granted Saving Union Station $375,000 contribution (unanimous)
• Appointed David Aycock, Yvonnia Moore, Mike Acree, and Delvisha Faison to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2026-1 honoring Charles B. Aycock High School soccer team (unanimous)
• Approved January 6, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted January 20, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda (6‑to‑1, Foster against)
• Approved Budget Amendments #205‑#231 on Consent Agenda (included in consent agenda vote)

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The Board of Commissioners will vote on the sale of surplus property at 503 W. Mulberry Street and a lease for Legal Aid of North Carolina at 218 E. Walnut Street. The board is also scheduling a public hearing for a rezoning request in Grantham Township.

• Sale of surplus real property at 503 W. Mulberry Street, Goldsboro
• Lease of 218 E. Walnut Street, Goldsboro to Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc.
• Public hearing set for Feb 3, 2026, to rezone 2.817 acres at Paul Hare Road and US Hwy 13 S from Community Shopping to R-10
• Approval of the preliminary plat for Branson Creek Subdivision
• Resolutions awarding service weapons to Major Tammy Mozingo and Sergeant Barbara Lewis