Wayne County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on December 21, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room. Key items include receiving information on the privatization of the Child Support Enforcement Office, approving consent agenda items, and setting a public hearing for a proposed economic development incentive grant. The board will also consider amending its rules of procedure.

• Public hearing set for Jan. 4, 2022, on $240,000 incentive grant to Hosokawa Micron International, contingent on $6,335,169 capital investment and 16 jobs
• Sale of surplus property at 412 E. Walnut Street, Goldsboro, to Oliver Design
• Declaring surplus and authorizing sale of properties at 611 and 613 E. Spruce Street and 306 N. Carolina Street, Goldsboro
• Approve changes to Wayne County Ordinances to comply with Session Law 2021-138
• Approve final plat for Glenn Laurel Section 13

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, surplus property sales, and a final plat, and tabled a proposed amendment to its Rules of Procedure until January 18, 2022. The board also received presentations on redistricting maps and OSHA's COVID-19 vaccination/testing standard, and announced a $750,000 CDBG grant for the Rollingwood community.

• Approved consent agenda items including budget amendments, surplus property sales, and final plat (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to Rules of Procedure until Jan. 18, 2022 (5-2)
• Approved minutes of Dec. 7, 2021 meeting (6-1)
• Approved adjusted agenda (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Jan. 4, 2022 on $240,000 incentive grant to Hosokawa Micron International

Board of Health & Human Services

The Wayne County Board of Health met and discussed the Health Department's COVID-19 vaccination and testing site, including plans to expand testing capacity to accommodate a possible OSHA rule requiring businesses with 100+ employees to mandate vaccination or testing. The board also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes, and introduced new employees.

• COVID-19 vaccination and testing site at 1320 W. Grantham Street on Hwy 70
• Plans to handle 300-400 COVID tests per day if testing kits available
• Draft policy for OSHA ruling possible start January 4, 2022
• COVID rapid test kits expire December 21, 2021
• New employees: Chelsea Gaskins, Nicole Ardes, Betty Merritt

The Wayne County Board of Health approved the 2020 Bad Debt Set-Off of $29,854.22 to the NC Set Off Program and a $7,104.77 write-off. They also approved holding the June 2022 meeting on June 15 at 6:00 PM as a nighttime meeting. The board discussed COVID-19 vaccination and testing operations, including potential OSHA-related testing requirements, but took no formal action on those topics.

• Approved 2020 Bad Debt Set-Off of $29,854.22 to NC Set Off Program (unanimous)
• Approved $7,104.77 write-off for debts without SSNs or no-contact clients (unanimous)
• Approved June 15, 2022 nighttime Board of Health meeting at 6:00 PM (unanimous)
• Nominated Dr. Silver as Chairperson and Dr. Lies as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its formal meeting on December 7, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room. Key actions include voting on a joint resolution to use $20 million in state funding for a new Rosewood Middle School, a recommendation to permanently close the Fremont Branch Library, and a budget amendment for a new Emergency Response Mobile Command Center for the Sheriff's Office. The board will also elect a chairman and vice-chairman, hear special presentations, and consider consent agenda items.

• Resolution #2021-44: Joint resolution with Wayne County Public Schools to use $20 million in state funding for new Rosewood Middle School
• Motion to approve recommendation to permanently close Fremont Branch Library
• Budget amendment for purchase of Emergency Response Mobile Command Center for Sheriff's Office
• Sale of surplus property at 412 E. Walnut Street, Goldsboro, jointly owned with City of Goldsboro, to Oliver Design
• Resolutions #2021-42 and #2021-43 allowing pyrotechnics in Towns of Seven Springs and Mount Olive

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a joint resolution with the Wayne County Public Schools to use $20 million in state funding for a new Rosewood Middle School. The board also approved the permanent closure of the Fremont Branch Library, approved a $902,965 budget amendment for a new Sheriff's Office mobile command center, and elected Joe Daughtery as Chairman. Several other items were approved, including a CAD contract with CentralSquare Solutions and changes to county ordinances to comply with new state law.

• Elected Joe Daughtery as Chairman (5-2)
• Elected George Wayne Aycock, Jr. as Vice-Chairman
• Approved $20M state funding resolution for Rosewood Middle School (unanimous)
• Approved permanent closure of Fremont Branch Library (6-1)
• Approved $902,965 budget amendment for Sheriff's mobile command center (unanimous)
• Approved CAD contract with CentralSquare Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved Register of Deeds finance recommendations (5-2)
• Approved ordinance changes to comply with Session Law 2021-138 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners voted to remove the mask mandate for all Wayne County facilities effective immediately. The meeting also established a schedule for quarterly afternoon/evening meetings beginning in January 2022.

• Removal of the Wayne County mask mandate
• Adoption of Resolution #2021-38 regarding electoral district boundaries
• Approval of Farm-City Week Proclamation
• Approval of 2021 National Apprenticeship Week Proclamation
• Authorization of up to $500,000 for Project Berry

The Board failed to reenact a countywide mask mandate (3-4) but approved a clarification (5-2) that the previously rescinded mandate still excludes the Health Department Building and the Grantham Street vaccination site, and acknowledges Sheriff's Office and Register of Deeds authority to require masks. The Board also approved the Sheriff's Office pay plan study, allowing equity adjustments Dec. 1 and market adjustments Jan. 1, 2022, and approved a consent agenda including budget amendments and resolutions for building reuse grants.

• Failed to reenact countywide mask mandate (3-4)
• Approved mask mandate clarification excluding Health Dept. Building and vaccination site (5-2)
• Approved Sheriff's Office pay plan: equity adjustments Dec. 1, market adjustments Jan. 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and building reuse grant resolutions (6-1)
• Approved Mobile Library Project MOU (unanimous)
• Approved CAD contract pending attorney and 911 Board approval (unanimous)
• Approved Farm-City Week and National Apprenticeship Week proclamations (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Mount Olive Planning Board and Tourism Development Authority (unanimous)

Board of Health & Human Services

The Wayne County Board of Health met and received updates on COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and revenue. They approved three policies and appointed a nominating committee for 2022 leadership. No public comments or old business were discussed.

• Approved Appeals Procedure, Operating Procedures, and Tobacco & Tobacco Products Use Policy
• Appointed Nominating Committee for 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair
• Reported 870+ rapid COVID tests at W. Grantham site
• Administered 210 and 220 pediatric COVID shots in first two days
• Region X received close to $1.8 million in ARPA funds

The Wayne County Board of Health unanimously approved three policies: Appeals Procedure, Operating Procedures, and Tobacco & Tobacco Products Use. The board also appointed a nomination committee for 2022 chair and vice-chair positions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on COVID-19 operations, restaurant inspections, and finances.

• Approved Appeals Procedure policy (unanimous)
• Approved Operating Procedures policy (unanimous)
• Approved Tobacco & Tobacco Products Use Policy (unanimous)
• Appointed nomination committee for 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair (Dr. Sessions, Dr. Greenwood, Mr. Gibson)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. to gather comments on the proposed voter district plan for the Board of Commissioners. The board will also present employee service pins and consider consent agenda items including budget amendments and a lease adjustment.

The board unanimously adopted Resolution #2021-38 redefining electoral district boundaries for the Board of Commissioners and Board of Education based on 2020 Census data. It also voted 4-3 to remove the county mask mandate in all county facilities, effective immediately. The board approved a one-year trial of quarterly afternoon/evening meetings starting January 4, 2022, and approved consent agenda items including budget amendments and an SRO position for the Sheriff's Office.

• Adopted Resolution #2021-38 redefining electoral district boundaries (unanimous)
• Removed mask mandate in all county facilities (4-3)
• Approved quarterly afternoon/evening meetings for one year starting Jan 4, 2022 (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and SRO position for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved delegation of ABC permit renewal authority to Maxwell Center Director (unanimous)
• Reappointed Brent Heath to Goldsboro-Wayne Transportation Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed Maria Santibanez to Wayne County Latino Council (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will meet on October 19, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. for a briefing and at 9:00 a.m. for the regular meeting. The agenda includes a public hearing on a proposed subdivision ordinance amendment, followed by potential action. The consent agenda features several property tax exclusions, a $716,000 contract award for pavement rehabilitation, and a petition to add roads to the state maintenance system. The board will also consider a resolution for electronic listing of personal property, a policy amendment regarding vaccinations, and a resolution to adopt the forty-first amendment to the county's pay plan. Additionally, the board will discuss a proposed amendment to the vaccination policy and consider approving a construction manager at risk for a new combined Department of Social Services and Health Department facility.

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners held its regular meeting on October 19, 2021, and took several actions. The board unanimously approved an amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance requiring secondary access for subdivisions with more than 100 lots. A motion to move one monthly board meeting to an afternoon time was rejected by a 5-2 vote. The board also voted 6-1 to approve the consent agenda, which included a $2,542,716 contract for the Wayne Executive Jetport apron pavement rehabilitation. A motion to rescind the county's vaccination policy failed 4-3, and the board then approved an amendment to the policy to include a reference to N.C.G.S. 153A-103.

• Approved Subdivision Ordinance amendment requiring secondary access for subdivisions over 100 lots (unanimous)
• Rejected moving one monthly board meeting to an afternoon time (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,542,716 Jetport apron contract (6-1)
• Failed to rescind the county's Vaccination Policy (4-3)
• Approved amendment to Vaccination Policy adding N.C.G.S. 153A-103 (vote not specified)
• Approved reappointments to Wayne UNC Health Care Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Dr. Emilee Pilkington to Board of Health (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Nov. 2 on proposed Voter District Plan (6-1)

Board of Health & Human Services

The Wayne County Board of Health is meeting to approve the agenda and previous minutes, introduce new employees, and receive health department reports. The main new business is a discussion of the Board of Health's dentist position application. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discussion of Board of Health 'Dentist' Position Application
• New employee introductions: Alysa Wychunas, Juacita Jones, Felicia Atkins, Miesha Jones, Tiffany Wilson
• Health Director's Report and Finance Report
• Approval of September 8, 2021 minutes

The Wayne County Board of Health approved the agenda and previous minutes, and unanimously approved Dr. Emilee Pilkington's application to fill the vacant Dentist position, to be presented to the Board of Commissioners. The board also discussed COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts, the search for a new testing/vaccination site, and the new Health Department/DSS building project.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 8, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Dr. Emilee Pilkington's application for Dentist position (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing and formal meeting, including a public hearing on a $750,000 Community Development Block Grant application for housing and storm drainage improvements in Rollingwood, Dudley. They will also discuss sewer issues, consider authorizing full design services for a new detention center, and vote on several consent agenda items including a COVID-19 vaccination site lease.

• Public hearing on $750,000 CDBG grant for housing rehabilitation and storm drainage in Rollingwood community
• Motion to authorize Moseley Architects for full design services for new Detention Center adjoining Carey Winders Detention Facility
• Discussion of construction delivery methods for proposed Detention Center
• Motion to approve one-year lease at 1320 W. Grantham Street, Goldsboro for COVID-19 vaccination site
• Consent agenda includes sale of surplus property at 400 & 402 Miller Avenue, Goldsboro

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a $5,000 recruitment and retention incentive for Health Department nurses, authorized full design services for a new Detention Center, and approved a one-year lease for a COVID-19 vaccination site. The board also approved the sale of surplus property, a pay study for Social Services, and a lease agreement for the new Fremont Elementary School. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved $5,000 nurse recruitment/retention incentive (unanimous)
• Authorized Moseley Architects full design for new Detention Center (unanimous)
• Approved one-year lease for COVID-19 vaccination site at 1320 W. Grantham St. (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 400 & 402 Miller Ave. for $6,000 (unanimous)
• Approved pay and classification study for DSS (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Board of Education for Fremont Elementary (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG application for Rollingwood neighborhood revitalization (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 holiday schedule (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on September 21, 2021, starting with a briefing at 8:00 a.m. and the formal session at 9:00 a.m. The board will consider resolutions on opioid litigation settlement proceeds, a funding agreement for Fremont Elementary School, and a public hearing on the 2021 Community Development Block Grant program. Several consent agenda items include budget amendments, subdivision plats, fire service agreements, and a bid for an EMS ambulance remount.

• Resolution #2021-28 approving opioid litigation settlement MOA with the state
• Funding agreement for Fremont Elementary School using NC Lottery Grant
• Public hearing on 2021 CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Grant uses
• Bid award for EMS ambulance remount to Southeastern Specialty Vehicles
• Resolution #2021-29 declaring intent to reimburse for new DSS/Health facility and detention center

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved the Memorandum of Agreement for the Opioid Settlement, which directs how future opioid settlement funds will be allocated and used. The board also approved a funding agreement with the Board of Education for the Fremont Elementary School project, with the county providing up to $8 million and the school board receiving a $15 million state lottery grant. The board approved a resolution honoring the late Mayor Chuck Allen, with Commissioner Bevan Foster voting against it. The board also approved a letter of intent for Project KBTD, contingent on final approval by the County Attorneys.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for the Opioid Settlement (unanimous)
• Approved Funding Agreement for Fremont Elementary School (5-1, Commissioner Daughtery abstaining, Commissioner Foster voting against)
• Approved Resolution #2021-31 honoring the late Mayor Chuck Allen (5-1, Commissioner Foster voting against)
• Approved Letter of Intent for Project KBTD, contingent on final approval by County Attorneys (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Chris Fulton to Animal Control Advisory Committee (4-2, Commissioners Foster and Williams voting against)
• Approved appointment of Bill Pate to ABC Board (4-2, Commissioners Foster and Williams voting against)
• Approved 15-item consent agenda including budget amendments, subdivision plat, and fire service funding agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-27 supporting funding for SJAFB Truck Entrance signage (unanimous)

Board of Health & Human Services

The Board of Health and Human Services received updates on COVID-19 vaccination and testing efforts, including plans to resume vaccinations at the Bussmann Building. The Health Director reported on staffing shortages, a new mobile van, a new deputy director, and progress on the new Health Department/DSS building. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• COVID-19 vaccination rates: 47% partially, 41% fully vaccinated in Wayne County
• COVID-19 testing positivity rate at 9.1%
• Vaccinations to resume at Bussmann Building starting September 20
• New Deputy Director Steve Mohr appointed
• RFQ for Construction Manager at Risk for new Health Department/DSS building due September 28

The Wayne County Board of Health approved the meeting agenda as emailed, after a motion to remove the closed session was withdrawn. The board also approved the August 11, 2021 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; reports were given on COVID-19, staffing, and the new health department building.

• Approved the meeting agenda as emailed, after a motion to remove the closed session was withdrawn.
• Approved the August 11, 2021 minutes as emailed.

Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are referenced. The board is not presenting any specific decisions or discussion items in this document.

• No agenda items listed

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved an amended funding agreement with Wayne County Public Schools for the Fremont Elementary School project at $23 million, with language approved by county attorneys. A motion to cap funding at $20 million failed 2-5. The board also held a closed session to consult with attorneys.

• Approved $23M Fremont Elementary School funding agreement with attorney-approved language (5-2)
• Denied amendment to reduce funding to $20M (2-5)
• Denied motion to enter closed session for legal consultation (2-5)
• Held closed session to consult with attorneys (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed road name change for Jerusalem Road (SR 1748) to Jerusalem Church Road in Indian Springs Township. The board will also consider consent agenda items including tax exclusions, budget amendments, subdivision plats, and a septic drain field easement, along with a presentation on the NC Freedom Fest.

• Public hearing on renaming Jerusalem Road (SR 1748) to Jerusalem Church Road
• Presentation on NC Freedom Fest by Doug McGrath
• Budget amendments
• Approval of Bonnie Farms Subdivision, Section 10 Final Plat
• Approval of Stonebridge Subdivision, Section 3 Final Plat

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a motion requiring the Register of Deeds, or Assistant Register of Deeds, to attend the office in person Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for county holidays, by a 5-2 vote. The board also approved a mask requirement for all county facilities starting August 23, 2021, following CDC guidelines, by a 6-1 vote. Additionally, the board unanimously approved renaming Jerusalem Road to Jerusalem Church Road, approved two subdivision plats, and adopted the Thirty-Ninth Position Classification and Pay Plan.

• Approved motion requiring Register of Deeds in-person attendance 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays (5-2)
• Approved mask requirement in all county facilities starting Aug. 23, 2021 (6-1)
• Approved renaming Jerusalem Road to Jerusalem Church Road (unanimous)
• Approved Bonnie Farms Subdivision, Section 10 Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Stonebridge Subdivision, Section 3 Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved septic drain field easement at 304 Green Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-26 Position Classification and Pay Plan (unanimous)
• Approved removal of certain lands from Industrial & Business Park covenants (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on August 3, 2021, with a briefing at 8:00 a.m. and the formal session at 9:00 a.m. The board will hear presentations on the jail report and sewer project, consider a consent agenda including budget amendments and a fire service funding agreement, and take up tax collection orders. The meeting also includes a special presentation on the Goldsboro/Wayne Purple Heart Proclamation and a closed session.

• Presentation on Jail Report by Moseley Architects
• Update on Sewer Project by Facilities Director Kendall Lee
• Motion to Approve Fire Service Funding Agreement with Princeton Volunteer Fire Department
• Motion to Accept Tax Collector's Settlement for 2020 and prior years
• Motion to Adopt Goldsboro/Wayne Purple Heart Proclamation

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the tax collector's settlement for 2020 taxes and prior years, and an order directing collection of 2021 and prior years' outstanding taxes. They also approved a fire service funding agreement with Princeton Volunteer Fire Department, a resolution authorizing transit grant applications, and several budget amendments. The board heard public complaints about a neighbor firing guns and asked county attorneys to propose a habitual shooter ordinance.

• Approved tax collector's settlement for 2020 and prior years (unanimous)
• Approved order directing tax collector to collect 2021 and prior years' outstanding taxes (unanimous)
• Approved fire service funding agreement with Princeton Volunteer Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing transit grant applications for FY2023-FY2027 (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for Sheriff, Health, WAGES, Library (unanimous)
• Approved Goldsboro/Wayne Purple Heart Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted agenda including EMS presentation (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on July 20, 2021, with a briefing at 8:00 a.m. and the formal session at 9:00 a.m. The board will consider several action items, including accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds, naming a bridge for a fallen trooper, and approving property sales. They will also receive updates on street assessments, a sewer project, and an introductory redistricting presentation.

• Resolution #2021-23: Request to name O'Berry Road Bridge over Highway 117 for Trooper Nolan James Sanders
• Resolution #2021-22: Accepting American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and accompanying grant project ordinance
• Sale of surplus property at 621 Slaughter Street and 211 S. Slocumb Street, Goldsboro, jointly owned with the City of Goldsboro
• Public hearing set for August 17, 2021 on renaming Jerusalem Road (SR 1748) to Jerusalem Church Road
• Discussion and possible approval of architectural firm for DSS and Health Department building

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution #2021-23, accepting the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds totaling $23,916,753, and the accompanying Grant Project Ordinance. The board also approved staff to negotiate a contract with Moseley Architects for the proposed DSS/Health Department building, and approved the DSS Board's request to begin the RFQ process for Child Support Services Privatization. Additionally, the board approved a consent agenda that included budget amendments, a public hearing for a road name change, and the sale of two surplus properties.

• Adopted Resolution #2021-23 accepting $23,916,753 in ARPA funds and the accompanying Grant Project Ordinance.
• Approved staff to negotiate a contract with Moseley Architects for the proposed DSS/Health Department building.
• Approved the DSS Board's request to begin the RFQ process for Child Support Services Privatization.
• Approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, a public hearing for the Jerusalem Road name change, and the sale of surplus properties at 621 Slaughter Street and 211 S. Slocumb Street.
• Adopted Resolution #2021-23 requesting the O'Berry Road Bridge over Highway 117 be named for Trooper Nolan James Sanders.
• Approved the removal of Bessie Scott from the Wayne County Nursing Home Committee.
• Approved the appointment of Tammy Cannon to the Wayne County Tourism Development Authority.
• Approved the reappointments of Durrell Coley, Blair Tyndall, and Jamison Baysden to the Wayne Executive Jetport Commission.

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on June 15, 2021, with a briefing at 8:00 a.m. and formal session at 9:00 a.m. The agenda includes a discussion of street assessments, a presentation on workers' compensation services, and a proposed amendment to Chapter 78 of the county code. Several resolutions and proclamations are scheduled for approval.

• Discussion of street assessments, requested by Commissioner Antonio Williams
• Presentation by Riskversity on workers' compensation third-party administrative services and excess insurance policy
• Discussion of proposed amendment to Chapter 78 of the Wayne County Code of Ordinances
• Resolution #2021-19: Application for NC Viable Utility Reserve Grant Program
• Proclamations for Wayne UNC Hospital 125th anniversary and Hardy Sullivan

The Board unanimously approved directing the County Attorney and Staff Attorney to proceed with legal action against Pride Contracting and Acceptance Casualty Insurance Company for damages related to completion of Phase 3 of the Stream Restoration Program, with authorization to retain outside counsel if needed. The Board also approved a workers' compensation third-party administrator contract, a sewer ordinance amendment, and a grant application for utility studies.

• Approved legal action against Pride Contracting and Acceptance Casualty Insurance Company for damages from Phase 3 of the Stream Restoration Program.
• Approved Workers' Compensation Third Party Administrative Services and Excess Insurance Policy from BSI/Specialized Contract Administrators.
• Approved amendment to Chapter 78 of the Wayne County Code of Ordinances regarding sewer service.
• Adopted Resolution #2021-19 to apply for the NC Viable Utility Reserve Grant Program.
• Approved reappointment of Pamela Sullivan Silver to the Wayne County ABC Board (5-2).
• Approved appointment of Craig West to the Wayne County Development Alliance (4-3).
• Approved final plat for Green Acres Subdivision (23 lots).
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and resolutions.

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 9:30 a.m. to receive comments on the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, which was presented on May 18. The board will also consider several resolutions, including honoring a retiring sheriff's captain, naming a bridge after Mayor Andy Evans, and supporting HB 921. Consent agenda items include budget amendments, a library chiller replacement bid, and demolition contracts for hazard mitigation.

• Public hearing on proposed FY2021-22 budget
• Resolution #2021-12: Awarding service weapon to retiring Captain Shawn Harris
• Resolution #2021-14: Requesting naming NC 222/I-795 bridge in honor of Mayor Andy Evans
• Resolution #2021-15: Resolution in support of HB 921
• Award bid for library chiller replacement and HMGP demolition contracts

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY 2021-2022 budget ordinance, which includes a $0.044 tax rate increase to $0.7075 per $100 valuation. The board also approved a funding agreement for Fremont Elementary School, a resolution supporting HB 921, and several other items. The budget adoption followed a public hearing where residents expressed concerns about the tax increase.

• Adopted FY 2021-2022 budget ordinance with $0.044 tax rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved funding agreement for Fremont Elementary School (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-15 in support of HB 921 (6-1)
• Approved Resolution #2021-12 awarding service weapon to Captain Shawn Harris (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-14 requesting bridge naming in honor of Mayor Andy Evans (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, pyrotechnics permits, and demolition contracts (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Melanie Emerson Sanders to Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Detective Sgt. Scott Peele to Community Child Fatality Prevention Team (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda, only minutes. The board is not deciding or discussing any listed items at this time.

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners held a special session to review the proposed 2021-2022 budget, discussing a potential tax rate increase, employee raises, and departmental budgets. No formal votes were taken; the board heard presentations and debated options, with a public hearing scheduled for June 1, 2021. The meeting ended with a closed session for legal consultation.

• No formal decisions made during budget work session
• Scheduled budget hearing for June 1, 2021
• Held closed session for attorney consultation (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board tabled the appointment of Bill Pate to the Wayne County ABC Board by a 5-2 vote, after a motion to appoint Russell Robbins failed 5-2. The board also approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, a final plat for Dobbs County Estates, and a resolution amending the personnel policy. The county manager presented a recommended FY 2021/22 budget that would raise the property tax rate to approximately $0.7175 per $100 valuation, and the board set a public hearing on the budget for June 1, 2021.

• Tabled appointment of Bill Pate to ABC Board (5-2)
• Failed appointment of Russell Robbins to ABC Board (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, Dobbs County Estates final plat, personnel policy resolution, and canceling July 6 meeting
• Approved Older Americans Month proclamation
• Reappointed Linda Harper, Jimmie Ford, Martha Bryan to Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging
• Reappointed Charlotte Brow and appointed Amita Shreenath to Library Board of Advisors
• Set budget workshop for May 25, 2021
• Set public hearing on proposed budget for June 1, 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed economic development incentive grant for AP Emissions Technologies, an automotive exhaust manufacturer. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including property tax exclusions, budget amendments, and the sale of surplus properties jointly owned with the City of Goldsboro.

• Public hearing on proposed economic development incentive grant to AP Emissions Technologies
• Sale of surplus properties jointly owned with City of Goldsboro: 102 Bright Street, 1005 S. Slocumb Street, 1003 N. George Street, 510 Wilmington Avenue, 414 N. Carolina Street, 700 Rudolph Street
• Transfer of ownership of 807 Nile Street, Goldsboro, NC to City of Goldsboro
• Approval of Mental Health Month Proclamation for May 2021
• Approval of Wayne County Association of Educators' Resolution to Improve Student Learning Conditions

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a $21,000 economic development incentive grant for AP Emissions Technologies, to be paid in $7,000 annual increments over three years, tied to the company's commitment to create 96 jobs and invest $400,000. The board also approved a resolution supporting improved student learning conditions by a 4-3 vote, hired a redistricting service, and approved several property transfers and appointments.

• Approved $21,000 economic development incentive grant for AP Emissions Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved Wayne County Association of Educators Resolution to Improve Student Learning Conditions (4-3)
• Approved hiring Poyner Spruill LLP for redistricting services (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus properties jointly owned with City of Goldsboro (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 807 Nile Street property to City of Goldsboro (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Nathan Dan Pipkin as Oakland Volunteer Fire Department Fire Commissioner (unanimous)
• Approved Mental Health Month Proclamation for May 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Preparedness Week Proclamation 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda, only minutes. The board is not deciding or discussing any listed items at this meeting.

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners held a special session with the General Assembly delegation for a legislative review and update. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the meeting. Discussion covered state budget requests, CARES Act funding, ESSER school funds, and other county concerns.

• No formal actions taken; meeting was informational only

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on April 20, 2021, starting with a briefing at 8:00 a.m. and the formal session at 8:30 a.m. The board will discuss the Register of Deeds office salaries and a comprehensive flood prevention plan, and will vote on several consent agenda items including budget amendments, a public hearing for an economic development incentive grant, road maintenance approvals, and an EMS ambulance remount bid. The meeting also includes presentations on the detention center substance misuse program and proclamations for National Service and Marty Tschetter Day.

• Discussion of Register of Deeds Office Salaries
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan for preventing ongoing flooding
• Public hearing set for May 4 on economic development incentive grant to AP Emissions Technologies
• Motion to approve road maintenance for Deen Street, Fairmax Road, Hadley Drive, Glasgow Lane, Sheffield Street
• Motion to award EMS Ambulance Remount bid to Southeastern Specialty Vehicles

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including awarding the EMS ambulance remount bid to Southeastern Specialty Vehicles for $143,140, the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council funding plan, and a consent agenda with budget amendments and a public hearing for an economic development incentive. They also approved proclamations and reappointments, and discussed flooding and re-entry programs without formal action.

• Approved EMS Ambulance Remount bid to Southeastern Specialty Vehicles ($143,140, unanimous)
• Approved Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Funding Plan (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and public hearing for AP Emissions incentive (unanimous)
• Approved Spring Forest Subdivision Phase Three Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved surplus sale of technology equipment to Pride in NC Mental Health Services (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for National Service, Marty Tschetter Day, and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients (unanimous)
• Reappointed Donald B. Barnes to Wayne Community College Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Removed Register of Deeds office salaries discussion from agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on April 6, 2021, starting with a Board of Equalization and Review session, followed by a public hearing on proposed zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments to comply with NCGS 160D. The board will also discuss a jail renovation contract addendum with Moseley Architects and consider several consent agenda items, including a broadband lease and a resolution for a new Fremont Elementary School.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Wayne County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances to comply with NCGS 160D updates
• Discussion of Jail Renovation Contract Addendum with Moseley Architects
• Motion to approve leasing space on 8 communication towers to Open Broadband, LLC for wireless broadband (5-year term)
• Resolution #2021-10 declaring intent to reimburse expenditures for new Fremont Elementary School
• Resolution #2021-5 requesting naming Mark Edward Road Bridge (#121) for Chief Donald M. Gray

The Board unanimously approved an agreement with the City of Goldsboro to transfer up to four acres at The Maxwell Center site for a hotel, including forgiveness of about $69,000 of the county's debt on the retention pond. The board also approved a contract addendum with Moseley Architects for a jail renovation assessment, and approved a lease with Open Broadband for wireless equipment on county towers and buildings.

• Approved agreement with City of Goldsboro for up to 4 acres at Maxwell Center for hotel, with $69,000 debt forgiveness (unanimous)
• Approved Jail Renovation Contract Addendum with Moseley Architects and appropriate budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved lease of space on 8 communication towers and county buildings to Open Broadband for wireless broadband (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances to comply with NCGS 160D (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-5 requesting naming Mark Edwards Road Bridge for Chief Donald M. Gray (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-11 requesting naming section of future Interstate 42 for Mayor Chuck Allen (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-8 awarding service weapon to Sergeant Randy Powell (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Terry Kay Potter as Pricetown Volunteer Fire Department Fire Commissioner (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are referenced. The board is not deciding or discussing any listed items.

• No agenda items listed

The Wayne County Board of Equalization and Review convened, and all seven members were sworn in by the Clerk to the Board. Tax Administrator Alan Lumpkin reported that four property value appeals were received between January 1 and April 20, 2021, and staff were working on them. No one appeared to appeal their property's value at this meeting, so no appeals were heard or decided. The board recessed and will reconvene on April 20, 2021, at 8:30 a.m.

• Administered oath of office to all seven board members
• Received report of four property tax appeals filed since January 1
• Heard no property value appeals; none were presented
• Recessed meeting until April 20, 2021, at 8:30 a.m.

Board of Commissioners

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The only item listed for review is the meeting minutes.

The Wayne County Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a variance request by Jordan Anderson to place a residence 48 feet from the front property line, instead of the required 60 feet, at 240 Race Track Road, La Grange. The variance was granted with a 10-year end date. No public comments were received during the hearing.

• Approved variance V-21-01 for 12-foot setback reduction at 240 Race Track Road (unanimous)
• Added 10-year end date to the variance approval

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on March 16, 2021, starting with a briefing at 8:00 a.m. and the formal session at 9:00 a.m. The agenda includes special presentations, a consent agenda with several action items, and new business such as quarterly financial reports and a discussion on funding for communities with recurring ditch flooding. The meeting will be livestreamed due to COVID-19 gathering limits.

• Approve Positive Parenting Awareness Month Proclamation
• Approve Stonebridge Subdivision, Section 2, Final Plat
• Approve sale of surplus property at 805 E. Holly Street
• Approve Work Authorization #15 for Wayne Executive Jetport Corporate Area Expansion - Phase 2
• Discuss funding for communities with ditches that repeatedly back up with water/flood

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved the Stonebridge Subdivision, Section 2 final plat, and made several appointments, including Adrian Worrell to the Wayne UNC Health Corporation Board of Directors by a 5-2 vote. The board also unanimously approved a consent agenda that included budget amendments, proclamations, the sale of surplus property, and a work authorization for the Wayne Executive Jetport. The board discussed a salary dispute with the Register of Deeds and a request for a pilot program to address flooding in Southern Wayne County, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved minutes of the March 2, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the Positive Parenting Awareness Month Proclamation.
• Approved appointment of Adrian Worrell to the Wayne UNC Health Corporation Board of Directors (5-2).
• Approved appointments to the Mount Olive Planning Board.
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, proclamations, Stonebridge Subdivision final plat, sale of surplus property, and a public hearing date.
• Approved Work Authorization #15 for Wayne Executive Jetport Corporate Area Expansion Phase 2 design services.
• Approved the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Proclamation.
• Approved the 811 Safe Digging Month Proclamation.

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings: one on ground lease agreements with Al Oates for corporate hangars at the Wayne County Jetport, and another on a proposed subdivision ordinance amendment requiring a second full-service access for subdivisions with more than 100 lots. The board will also consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, a personnel policy resolution, and scheduling a public hearing on zoning ordinance updates.

• Public hearing on two corporate hangar ground lease agreements with Al Oates, replacing former agreement with Strokin' Racing, Inc.
• Public hearing on amending subdivision ordinance Section 70-104(h)(4) to require a second full-service access for subdivisions with more than 100 lots
• Consent agenda: budget amendments (pages 40-71)
• Motion to adopt Resolution #2021-7 amending the Wayne County Personnel Policy
• Motion to establish a public hearing on April 6, 2021, for zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments (Case A-21-01)

The Board unanimously approved a sewer rate increase effective March 1, 2021, with a 10.5% increase for inside customers and 10.2% for outside customers, plus a new $35 minimum monthly charge. The Board also approved two 20-year ground leases with Al Oates for corporate hangars at the Wayne Executive Jetport, replacing a prior agreement with Strokin' Racing, Inc. The proposed Subdivision Ordinance amendment requiring two access points for subdivisions with more than 100 lots was referred back to the Planning Board for further discussion.

• Approved sewer rate increase: inside rates from $6.47 to $7.15 per 1,000 gallons, outside rates from $12.25 to $13.50, plus $35 minimum monthly charge, effective March 1, 2021.
• Approved two Corporate Hangar Ground Lease Agreements with Al Oates at Wayne Executive Jetport, replacing the former agreement with Strokin' Racing, Inc.
• Referred proposed Amendment to Wayne County Subdivision Ordinance (secondary access requirement) back to the Planning Board for further discussion.
• Approved minutes of the February 16, 2021 meeting.
• Approved adjusted agenda, adding discussion of sewer rate increase under New Business.
• Approved reappointments of Fran Kasey and Brenda Britt to the Wayne County Council on Aging.
• Approved consent agenda including 16 budget amendments and Resolution #2021-7 amending the Personnel Policy to add Tax Collector certifications.
• Established a public hearing for April 6, 2021 on amendments to Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances for NCGS 160D compliance.

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on February 16, 2021, starting with a briefing at 8:00 a.m. and the formal session at 9:00 a.m. The board will vote on adopting the county's Emergency Operations Plan and re-adopting the National Incident Management System, approve the 2020 audit presentation, and consider several consent agenda items including budget amendments, a subdivision plat, an audit contract, a revised hotel agreement, and a revised economic development agreement with Case Farms. The public can watch via livestream due to COVID-19 gathering limits.

• Adopt Resolution #2021-1 accepting the Wayne County Emergency Operations Plan (2021-2025)
• Adopt Resolution #2021-2 re-adopting the National Incident Management System and Incident Command System
• Approve 2020 audit presentation by Nunn, Brashear & Uzzell
• Approve revised economic development agreement with Case Farms
• Approve Shepherd's Field Subdivision Section 3 final plat

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2021 goals, accepted the 2020 audit, and approved a consent agenda including budget amendments, a subdivision plat, an audit contract, a revised hotel agreement, an economic development agreement with Case Farms, a personnel policy change, and a sheriff's office pay study. They also adopted resolutions for the Emergency Operations Plan and NIMS, and set a public hearing for March 2, 2021.

• Approved 2021 Board goals with added language on sheriff certification (unanimous)
• Accepted 2020 audit from Nunn, Brashear & Uzzell (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-1 accepting Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2021-2 re-adopting NIMS/ICS (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, Shepherd's Field Subdivision plat, audit contract, revised hotel agreement, Case Farms agreement, personnel policy change, sheriff's office pay study, and public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Tyrone Barrett to Tourism Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved National FFA Week Proclamation (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 0.971 acres at 4176, 4184, and 4194 US Highway 70 West from Residential Agricultural-20 (RA-20) to Community Shopping (CS). The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including budget amendments, subdivision plats, and a resolution awarding a service weapon to a retiring deputy. A discussion on implementing a commissioners' purchasing policy is scheduled as new business.

• Public hearing on rezoning 0.971 acres at 4176, 4184, and 4194 US Highway 70 West from RA-20 to Community Shopping
• Resolution #2021-4 awarding service weapon to Deputy Lounes Isizer Blackman
• Budget amendments (multiple departments)
• Fynloch Chase Subdivision Preliminary Plat approval
• Gander Lake Subdivision Phase 6A Final Plat approval

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a rezoning of 0.971 acres at 4176, 4184, and 4194 US Highway 70 West from Residential Agricultural-20 to Community Shopping, after a public hearing with no comments. They also approved the Fynloch Chase preliminary plat (89 lots) and Gander Lake Phase 6A final plat (31 lots), and set a public hearing for March 2, 2021 on a proposed subdivision ordinance amendment requiring a second access for subdivisions with more than 100 lots. The board also approved budget amendments, reappointments, and a resolution awarding a service weapon to a retiring deputy.

• Approved rezoning of 0.971 acres at US 70 West to Community Shopping (unanimous)
• Approved Fynloch Chase preliminary plat (89 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved Gander Lake Phase 6A final plat (31 lots) (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for March 2, 2021 on subdivision ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments (unanimous)
• Reappointed Shelly Willis, appointed Dr. Thurston Greenwood, reappointed Saralynn Vied (unanimous)
• Awarded service weapon to retiring Deputy Lounes Isizer Blackman (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This meeting agenda contains no substantive items—only a note that no agenda is available and a link to the meeting minutes. The board is not deciding or discussing any listed matters in this document.

• No agenda available for this meeting
• Meeting minutes referenced

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners met for a goal-setting retreat, discussing and prioritizing projects for 2021. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a discussion and planning session. Commissioners proposed goals including a potential property tax increase, digital libraries, and a regional jail, with a plan to prioritize goals through a voting process.

• Agreed to prioritize goals using a fixed number of votes per commissioner
• Discussed raising property tax rate by at least 4 cents over four years (proposal)
• Discussed adding satellite library locations to existing feasibility study (proposal)
• Discussed placing 'No Dumping' signs near Durham Lake Road (action item)
• Discussed potential night meetings on a quarterly basis (proposal)
• Discussed developing a 5-year capital improvement plan (proposal)
• Discussed county-wide sewer solution and sewer rate review (proposal)
• Discussed regional jail facility and Sheriff's Office CALEA accreditation (proposal)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a briefing at 8:00 a.m. and a formal meeting at 9:00 a.m. on January 19, 2021. They will discuss a proposed amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance regarding secondary access requirements and COVID-19 hazard pay for county employees. The board will also consider approving an agreement for the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund for Fremont Elementary School replacement.

• Discussion of proposed amendment to Subdivision Ordinance on secondary access requirements
• Discussion of COVID-19 hazard pay for county employees
• Motion to approve agreement for Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund ($15,000,000 grant for Fremont Elementary School replacement)
• Appointment Committee meeting at 7:30 a.m. in Room 458 of Courthouse Annex
• Consent agenda includes budget amendments and designating Mark Pope as local government contact for grant loan applications

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings: one on proposed economic development incentives for Project Daffodil (Sanctuary Systems, LLC) and another on a rezoning request for 1.22 acres on Ruskin Road. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including budget amendments, a property tax exclusion, and a preliminary plat approval, as well as new business such as a janitorial supplies contract and a temporary COVID-19 sick leave policy.

• Public hearing on proposed incentives for Project Daffodil/Sanctuary Systems, LLC in Fremont, NC
• Public hearing on rezoning 1.22 acres at 439 and 453 Ruskin Road from RA-20 to Light Industry
• Motion to approve NCDOT petition to add Southeast Drive and Sanders Pace to state maintenance system
• Motion to approve preliminary plat for Drummersville Road Estates
• Motion to approve award of cleaning and janitorial supplies contract to Seven Oaks Supply

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $100,000 economic development grant for Sanctuary Systems, LLC to expand its Fremont facility, with a required investment of at least $5,050,000 and creation of 118 new jobs by December 31, 2022. The board also approved a rezoning of 1.22 acres at 439 and 453 Ruskin Road from Residential Agricultural-20 to Light Industry, and adopted a temporary paid COVID-19 sick leave policy by a 6-1 vote. The board approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, a preliminary plat for Drummersville Road Estates, and a request to add Southeast Drive and Sanders Place to the state maintenance system.

• Approved $100,000 economic development grant for Sanctuary Systems, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 1.22 acres at 439 and 453 Ruskin Road to Light Industry (unanimous)
• Adopted temporary paid COVID-19 sick leave policy (6-1, Hardison opposed)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and property tax exclusion (unanimous)
• Approved NCDOT petition to add Southeast Drive and Sanders Place to state maintenance system (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Drummersville Road Estates, 22 lots (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Feb 2, 2021 on rezoning 0.971 acres at 4176-4194 US Hwy 70 West (unanimous)
• Approved award of cleaning and janitorial supplies contract to Seven Oaks Supply (unanimous)