Wayne County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to handle several appointments and a consent agenda including property sales and budget modifications. The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a childcare center.

• Public hearing for a childcare center special use permit at 3750 S US Hwy 117 Alt
• Approval of a $102,387.50 budget modification for a Hydro Seeder purchase
• Sale of County-owned timber on 39.84 acres at the Wayne County Landfill
• Sale of jointly owned property with the Town of Mount Olive on Gorden and Oliver Streets
• Authorization for Wetzel Pyrotechnics to be used for the Mount Olive Pickle Drop

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a special use permit for Anita Rouse to operate a childcare center at 3750 S US Hwy 117 Alt. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included budget amendments, a final plat for Hadley Acres Phase 2, a timber sale, a hydro seeder purchase, surplus property sale, a pyrotechnics resolution, and a work authorization for the jetport. Several appointments were made to various boards and councils.

• Approved special use permit for childcare center at 3750 S US Hwy 117 Alt (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, Hadley Acres Phase 2 final plat, timber sale, hydro seeder purchase, surplus property sale, pyrotechnics resolution, and jetport work authorization (6-1, Foster against)
• Reappointed Martha Bryan as Senior Tar Heel Legislator and Sue Carter as alternate (unanimous)
• Appointed Jessica Drennen to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (unanimous)
• Appointed Freeman Hardison Jr. and Dr. Joe Democko to Wayne Health Corporation Board (6-1, Foster against)
• Reappointed Jonathan Holland to Firemen's Relief Fund Board (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Wayne County Development Alliance including $25,000 annual appropriation (part of consent agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to administer the oath of office to members. The body will then elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

• Administration of oath of office by Judge Curtis Stackhouse
• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice-Chairman

The Board of Commissioners approved naming the new Wayne County DHHS Building for County Attorney E.B. Borden Parker by a 6-1 vote, with Commissioner Daughtery voting against. The board also elected Barbara Aycock as chairwoman and Bevan Foster as vice-chairman, both unanimously. The meeting was largely organizational, including the administration of oaths of office.

• Approved naming new DHHS building for County Attorney E.B. Borden Parker (6-1)
• Elected Barbara Aycock as chairwoman (unanimous)
• Elected Bevan Foster as vice-chairman (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment (6-1, Daughtery against)
• Failed to table DHHS building naming (1-6, Daughtery for)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the Schedule of Values for the 2025 reappraisal of real property and farm use values. The meeting includes votes on subdivision plats, county network policies, and several infrastructure projects at the Wayne Executive Jetport.

• Adoption of Schedule of Values for 2025 Reappraisal of Real Property and Farm Use
• Preliminary Plat approvals for Franklin Landing and Riley Crossing Subdivisions
• Award of Jetport Parking Lot Drainage Improvements Project to Allen Grading Company, Inc.
• Resolution #2024-29 prohibiting pornography on County networks and devices
• Award of Opioid Settlement Funds to the Eastern Carolina Council

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Schedule of Values and Farm Use Schedule of Values for the 2025 reappraisal of real property. The board also approved a consent agenda that included preliminary plats for two subdivisions, a lease agreement for Rosewood Middle School, and a contract for ice machine maintenance. Additionally, the board approved resolutions related to opioid settlement funds and a policy prohibiting pornography on county networks.

• Adopted Schedule of Values for 2025 Reappraisal (unanimous)
• Adopted Farm Use Schedule of Values for 2025 Reappraisal (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Franklin Landing Subdivision (57 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Riley Crossing Subdivision (51 lots) (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement for Rosewood Middle School (unanimous)
• Approved award of Ice Machine Maintenance Contract (unanimous)
• Approved sewer easement for Hawthorne Trail Subdivision for $400,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2024-29 prohibiting pornography on county networks (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the 2025 real property reappraisal and the sale and lease of 210 Dixie Trail to B's Blanching, LLC. The meeting includes votes on jetport improvements and various property tax exemptions.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025 reappraisal of real property
• Public hearing on the sale and lease of 210 Dixie Trail to B's Blanching, LLC
• Work Authorization #10 for Wayne Executive Jetport Terminal Improvements ($22,931.00 County match)
• Work Authorization #11 for Wayne Executive Jetport Stormwater Improvements using ARPA funds
• Final Plat approvals for Drake Estates Section 6 and Massey Farm Section 1

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved the sale and lease of 210 Dixie Trail to B's Blanching, LLC for $2.6 million, and approved a $995,117 construction contract for stormwater improvements at the Wayne Executive Jetport. The board also approved several proclamations, appointments, and budget amendments.

• Approved sale and lease of 210 Dixie Trail to B's Blanching, LLC for $2.6 million (unanimous)
• Approved $995,117 construction contract for jetport stormwater improvements (4-3)
• Approved Resolution #2024-26 supporting congressional disaster relief funding (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 First Responders Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Fire Prevention Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Appointed Bilma Iniguez to the Wayne County Latino Council (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Drake Estates Section 6 (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Massey Farm Section 1 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the 2025 Reappraisal of Real Property Schedule of Values. The body is also considering budget amendments and the appointment of members to county committees.

• Proposed public hearing on October 15, 2024, regarding 2025 real property reappraisal schedules and rules
• Bid award to NWN-Carousel for Cisco Switches for the new Detention Center and DHHS buildings
• Appointment of Betty Daw to the Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
• Proposed cancellation of the November 5, 2024, Board of Commissioners meeting
• Approval of the 2025 Holiday Schedule

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a HUD grant and environmental assessment for a new EMS station at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The meeting also includes votes on subdivision plats and the sale of surplus property.

• Grant from US Department of Housing and Urban Development for EMS Station on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
• Task Order Number 8 with CDM Smith, Inc. for an Environmental Assessment for Station 12
• Sale of surplus real property at 404 Magnolia Street, Goldsboro to Community Technical Assistance, Inc.
• Final Plats for Duroc Ridge and Yara Village Subdivisions
• Resolution prohibiting viewing of pornography on County networks and devices

The Board of Commissioners approved a funding agreement and procurement packages for the Rosewood Middle School renovation project. Other key actions included accepting a HUD grant for an EMS station and approving various budget amendments.

• Approved Rosewood Middle School funding agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Rosewood Middle School demolition and procurement packages (unanimous)
• Accepted $2.011M HUD grant for EMS station on Seymour Johnson AFB (unanimous)
• Approved $52,400 environmental assessment contract with COM Smith, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved consulting contract with Crossroads Strategies (6-1)
• Approved change to Board Rules of Procedure (5-2)
• Approved budget amendments (5-2)
• Authorized sale of surplus property at 404 Magnolia Street (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will consider several actions at its August 20, 2024 meeting, including a lease, tax matters, and fire district proposals. A public hearing will be held on consolidating the Polly Watson and Nahunta Fire Service Districts, after which the board may act. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, a lease of Hangar Number 2 at the Wayne County Executive Jetport to the University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel Hill for five years, and cancellation of the September 3, 2024 meeting. Additional motions address settlement of 2023 tax collector liabilities, directing tax collection for 2024 and prior years, establishing the Nahunta Fire Protection District, approving an IT SAN and infrastructure replacement contract with IPDS using ARPA funds, and approving a recommended bid for fiber upgrades at new DHHS and detention facilities.

• Lease of Hangar Number 2 at the Wayne County Executive Jetport to the University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel Hill for a five‑year term (Item 8).
• Public hearing on consolidation of the Polly Watson and Nahunta Fire Service Districts (Item 6).
• Motion to accept the Tax Collector’s settlement for Calendar Year 2023 taxes and prior years (Item 10).
• Motion to approve the proposed Nahunta Fire Protection District (Item 12).
• Motion to approve the IT SAN and Infrastructure Replacement Project contract with IPDS using ARPA funding, pending attorney approval (Item 13).

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved consolidating the Polly Watson and Nahunta Fire Service Districts, effective July 1, 2025, after a public hearing. The board also approved a five-year lease of Hangar #2 at the Executive Jetport to UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill, and approved an IT infrastructure replacement project using ARPA funds. Several other items were approved, including tax settlements, a fiber bid, and budget amendments.

• Approved consolidation of Polly Watson and Nahunta Fire Service Districts (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease of Hangar #2 at Executive Jetport to UNC Hospitals at Chapel Hill (6-1, Foster against)
• Approved IT SAN and Infrastructure Replacement Project with IPDS using ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved River City bid for Fiber Additions at new DHHS and Detention Facilities (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Collector's Settlement for 2023 taxes and prior years (unanimous)
• Approved Order Directing Tax Collector to collect 2024 and prior years taxes (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments (6-1, Foster against)
• Approved adjusted agenda (6-1, Vice-Chairman Aycock against)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent‑agenda items, including budget amendments and various resolutions. Key actions include adopting a resolution to convey fifteen Hurricane Matthew Hazard Mitigation Grant Program disaster‑recovery buyout properties to the City of Goldsboro and approving the sale of surplus property at 1006 N. Center Street, Goldsboro. The board will also approve preliminary plats for the Bartlett Road and Piper Pointe subdivisions and authorize work on the Perimeter Fence Project funded largely by an airport infrastructure grant.

• Adopt resolution conveying fifteen Hurricane Matthew Hazard Mitigation Grant Program buyout properties to the City of Goldsboro
• Approve sale of surplus property located at 1006 N. Center Street, Goldsboro
• Approve preliminary plat for Bartlett Road Subdivision
• Approve preliminary plat for Piper Pointe Subdivision
• Approve Work Authorization #9 for Perimeter Fence Project, 90% funded by Wayne Executive Jetport Airport Infrastructure Grant with 10% county match

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved the 2024-2025 legislative goals, a $173,310 work authorization for jetport perimeter fence construction administration, and the conveyance of 15 Hurricane Matthew buyout properties to the City of Goldsboro. The board also approved budget amendments, a policy change, and several other consent agenda items. All votes were 5-1 or 4-2, with Commissioner Foster voting against most items.

• Approved 2024-2025 Legislative Goals (4-2)
• Approved Work Authorization #9 for jetport perimeter fence construction admin, $173,310 (5-1)
• Approved conveyance of 15 Hurricane Matthew buyout properties to City of Goldsboro (consent agenda)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 1006 N. Center St. via upset bid process (consent agenda)
• Approved preliminary plats for Bartlett Road (10 lots) and Piper Pointe (49 lots) subdivisions (consent agenda)
• Approved budget amendments including #38 for WCDA (5-1)
• Approved amendment to Budget Amendment Policy allowing manager approval for line-item corrections (5-1)
• Reappointed Chad Coker to Wayne Executive Jetport Commission (5-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amendment requiring fire hydrants at the entrance of all new subdivisions. The board is also deciding on the expenditure and authorization of opioid settlement funds.

• Public hearing on amending Section 70-105(4) of the Subdivision Ordinance for fire hydrant requirements
• Resolution to direct the expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Resolution to convey 900 Brick Street, Goldsboro to the City of Goldsboro
• Resolution to convey 14 Hurricane Matthew Hazard Mitigation Grant buyout properties to the Town of Seven Springs
• Proposed new fee for Migrant Labor Camp Inspections

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to spend $1,774,988 in opioid settlement funds across 10 strategies, including incarcerated person treatment and early intervention. The Board also updated subdivision ordinances regarding fire hydrants and approved several property transfers.

• Approved $1,774,988 expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds for 10 strategies (unanimous)
• Approved Kroger Opioid Settlement and Second Supplemental Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision ordinance amendment requiring fire hydrants at new subdivision entrances (unanimous)
• Approved setback variance for property at Little River Drive and NC Hwy 581 N (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of 900 Brick Street to the City of Goldsboro (unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of 14 buyout properties to the Town of Seven Springs (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments #550 through #614 and others (5-1)
• Approved final plats for Northwyck Sections 3 & 4, Bonnie Farms Section 12, and Kendall Farms (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding an economic incentive grant to Project Blend. This includes the sale of 28.03 acres at 505 Gateway Drive for $40,000 per acre. The proposal involves a $1,000,000 incentive grant in exchange for $36,400,000 in capital improvements and 16 jobs.

• Economic incentive grant and land sale at 505 Gateway Drive
• Budget amendments
• Addition of Highland Park Drive to the State Maintenance System
• Transfer of Sewer Fund into the General Fund
• Final plat approvals for Talton Farms, Talton Estates, and Glenn Laurel

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the sale of up to 28.03 acres at 505 Gateway Drive to Alianza Teams Foods for $40,000 per acre, along with a $1,000,000 economic development grant payable over ten years. The board also approved several budget amendments, with some passing unanimously and others facing dissenting votes from Commissioner Foster. Additionally, the board approved the consolidation of the Polly Watson and Nahunta Fire Service Districts pending a public hearing scheduled for August 20, 2024.

• Approved sale of 28.03 acres at 505 Gateway Drive to Alianza Teams Foods for $40,000/acre (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 economic development grant to Alianza Teams Foods over 10 years (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Sewer Fund into General Fund effective July 1, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved final plats for Talton Farms Section 3, Talton Estates Section 2, and Glenn Laurel Section 14 (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments #531, 544, 555 (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments #529, 530, 538, 542, 546, 547, 549, 553 (4-1, Foster against)
• Approved budget amendment #559 (3-2, Foster and Hardison against)
• Established public hearing for August 20, 2024, on Fire Service District consolidation (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed Wayne County budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding opioid settlement funds and school capital projects.

• Public hearing on the proposed Wayne County budget
• $7,000,000 joint resolution for public school capital projects
• Public hearing for an economic incentive grant at 505 Gateway Drive
• Resolution to direct the expenditure of opioid settlement funds
• Tax refund of $9,082.38 to Flying Pigs, LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, by a 6-1 vote. The board also approved an inmate health services contract and a joint resolution with the Board of Education for $7 million in capital project funding. Additionally, commissioners appointed new members to the Tourism Development Alliance and the ABC Board.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget (6-1)
• Approved inmate health services contract
• Approved $7M joint resolution for school capital projects
• Appointed Hayley Contreras to Tourism Development Alliance
• Appointed Julie Daniels to ABC Board (6-1)
• Approved 2024 Juneteenth National Freedom Day proclamation
• Approved 2024 Men's Health Week proclamation
• Approved 3-year audit contract with Nunn, Brashear, & Uzzell, P.A.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the County Manager's recommended budget for 2024-2025 and establish a public hearing for June 4, 2024. The meeting also includes votes on a jetport fence contract and the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council funding plan.

• Recommended Budget for 2024-2025 presentation
• Perimeter Fence Project for Wayne Executive Jetport contract with Fence Builders, Inc. for $3,325,417.00
• Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) 2024-25 Funding Plan
• Resolution #2024-13 authorizing Wetzel Pyro to discharge pyrotechnics in Pikeville on June 29, 2024
• Addition of Hampshire Place to the State Maintenance System

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for a perimeter fence at the Wayne Executive Jetport and adopted a revised personnel policy. The Board also established a public hearing for the proposed 2024-2025 budget and approved a funding plan for the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

• Approved $3,325,417.00 perimeter fence contract for Wayne Executive Jetport to Fence Builders, Inc. (6-1)
• Approved Revised Wayne County Personnel Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Juvenile Crime Prevention Council 2024-25 Funding Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 EMS Week Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved $99,000.00 re-paving contract for Peggy M Seegars Senior Center to Williams Paving Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved addition of Hampshire Place to the State Maintenance System (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2024-13 authorizing Wetzel Pyro to discharge pyrotechnics in Pikeville on June 29, 2024 (unanimous)
• Established public hearing for 2024-2025 Recommended Budget for June 4, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding an economic development grant and a rezoning request. Members are also deciding on the purchase of a corporate hangar and various infrastructure contracts.

• Proposed $23,000 incentive grant to Goshen Engineering, Inc. (Project 55)
• Rezoning request for 1.22 acres at 439 and 453 Ruskin Road from Light Industry (LI) to RA-20
• Purchase of Corporate Hangar Number 6 at Wayne County Executive Jetport for $225,000
• Economic Development Agreement for properties in the ParkEast Industrial Park
• Funding request for Phase II of the Goldsboro Business Campus under HUD Economic Development Initiative

The Board approved an economic development grant for Goshen Engineering, Inc. and a rezoning request for property on Ruskin Road. It also authorized the purchase of a corporate hangar and awarded several service contracts.

• Approved $23,000 incentive grant to Goshen Engineering, Inc. (Project 55) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1.22 acres at 439 and 453 Ruskin Road from Light Industry (LI) to RA-20 (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Agreement for ParkEast Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Corporate Hangar Number 6 at Wayne County Executive Jetport for $225,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $117,374 contract with BM Roofing for 209 S William Street roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved one-year HVAC service contract with Atlantic Construction for $65,426 (unanimous)
• Appointed Kyle Saylors and reappointed Amita Shreenath to the Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved road addition for Fieldstone Subdivision as requested by NCDOT (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments, personnel policy revisions, and a loan for sewer rehabilitation. The body is also scheduling public hearings for a rezoning request and an economic development grant.

• Proposed $2,877,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan for Genoa Sewer Rehabilitation
• Proposed $23,000 incentive grant to Goshen Engineering, Inc. (Project 55)
• Public hearing for rezoning 1.22 acres from Light Industry (LI) to RA-20 at 439 and 453 Ruskin Road
• Addition of 2 full-time EMT positions for Station 6 - Madison Ave
• Sale of Surplus Property

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,877,000 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan from NCDEQ for Genoa Sewer Rehabilitation and agreed to pursue Local Government Commission borrowing approval; the loan carries a 2.04% interest rate over 20 years. The board also approved adding two full-time EMT positions for peak hours at Station 6 on Madison Avenue, the sale of two surplus trucks, and a consent agenda that included budget amendments and setting two public hearings for May 7, 2024. A public hearing was set on a proposed $23,000 economic development incentive grant to Goshen Engineering, Inc. (Project 55) tied to a $2,856,000 investment and 40 jobs, and another on rezoning 1.22 acres at 439 and 453 Ruskin Road from Light Industry to RA-20. Several proclamations and resolutions were approved, and appointments were made to county boards.

• Approved acceptance of $2,877,000 NCDEQ Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan for Genoa Sewer Rehabilitation, 2.04% interest, 20-year term (unanimous)
• Approved adding 2 full-time EMT positions for peak hours at Station 6 - Madison Ave (unanimous, via consent agenda)
• Approved sale of surplus property: 2010 International Service Truck and 2015 Cat CT660 Rolloff Truck (unanimous, via consent agenda)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments #432 through #466 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for May 7, 2024 on $23,000 economic development incentive grant to Goshen Engineering, Inc. (Project 55) (unanimous, via consent agenda)
• Set public hearing for May 7, 2024 on rezoning 1.22 acres at 439 and 453 Ruskin Road from Light Industry to RA-20 (unanimous, via consent agenda)
• Approved 2024 Community College Month, Line Worker Appreciation Day, National Day of Prayer, and Volunteer Appreciation proclamations (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions 2024-11 and 2024-12 recognizing athletes Rahkeem Faison and Shy Money Ashford (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on the sale of surplus property jointly owned with the City of Goldsboro. The agenda also includes updates to the purchasing manual's conflict of interest policy and Health Department patient fee policies.

• Sale of surplus property at 200 N. Carolina Street, Goldsboro
• Updated conflict of interest policy for the Wayne County purchasing manual
• Update to Health Department Patient Fees, Eligibility, and Bad Debt Write-Off Policy
• Proposed change to Saturday scale house operations at Dudley Landfill
• Budget amendments

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution supporting a $42 million allocation for a combat arms facility at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. The Board also approved changes to landfill scale operations and updated health department policies.

• Adopted Resolution #2024-10 supporting $42M for Seymour Johnson AFB facility (unanimous)
• Approved flat $5 fee for small loads at Dudley Landfill on Saturdays to reduce wait times (unanimous)
• Denied sale of surplus property at 200 N. Carolina Street (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Ronald R. Sasser, IV as Belfast Fire District Fire Commissioner (unanimous)
• Approved updated Health Department Patient Fees, Eligibility, and Bad Debt Write-Off Policy (unanimous)
• Approved updated conflict of interest policy for the purchasing manual (unanimous)
• Approved multiple budget amendments for various departments (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for Donate Life, Children and Families Month, Military Child, and Telecommunicators Week (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a second vote on amendments to the County Code of Ordinances regarding solar energy facilities and the Zoning Ordinance regarding wind energy facilities. The meeting includes several board appointments and the acceptance of an American Rescue Plan Act grant.

• Second vote on solar energy facility and wind energy facility ordinance amendments
• Acceptance of an American Rescue Plan Act Grant from the NC Department of Environmental Quality
• Duke Energy Right-of-Way request for the future Health and Human Services Building
• Appointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Tourism Development Alliance Board, Latino Council, and Trillium South Central Regional Advisory Board
• Budget amendments and a church property tax exemption

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution #2024-9, accepting a $1,784,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for the Jetport Parking Lot Drainage Improvements Project. The board also gave final approval to amendments to the county code and zoning ordinance covering solar and wind energy facilities, and approved a Duke Energy right-of-way easement at the future Health and Human Services Building, contingent on county attorneys' approval. Several appointments and proclamations were approved, and the board held a closed session to consult with attorneys.

• Adopted Resolution #2024-9 accepting a $1,784,000 ARPA grant from NC DEQ for the Jetport Parking Lot Drainage Improvements Project (unanimous)
• Adopted amendments to Article VII of the County Code (solar energy facilities) and the Zoning Ordinance (wind energy facilities), second vote (unanimous)
• Approved Duke Energy right-of-way request at the future Health and Human Services Building, contingent on county attorneys' approval (consent agenda, unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda including a late property tax exemption for a church and multiple budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Tourism Development Alliance Board, Latino Council, and Trillium South Central Regional Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved the 2024 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Proclamation and Social Work Month 2024 Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved the March 5, 2024 minutes and the adjusted March 19, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to consult with attorneys on attorney-client privilege, then returned to regular session (unanimous)

General

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation from Wayne County Public Schools and the Wayne County Board of Education. The meeting consists of this presentation followed by discussion and comments.

• Presentation by Wayne County Public Schools and Wayne County Board of Education

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education held a joint meeting to review the school district's budget request and strategic plan. No formal votes or budget approvals were recorded during this session. Commissioners questioned the $4 million current expense request and its potential impact on tax rates, while emphasizing that future funding should be tied to school performance metrics.

• No formal votes or budget approvals recorded
• Discussed school district's $4 million current expense request
• Discussed potential tax rate increases linked to budget requests
• Agreed to tie future funding solutions to school performance

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the county code of ordinances for solar energy facilities and the zoning ordinance for wind energy facilities. The board will also review requests for opioid settlement funds and various property conveyances.

• Public hearing on Solar Energy Facilities (Article VII) and Wind Energy Facilities zoning
• Request for Applications for Wayne County Opioid Settlement Funds (Option A Strategies)
• Final upset bid for surplus property at 1105 & 1107 N. George Street, Goldsboro
• Conveyance of 38.33 acres at 404 Gateway Drive to Wayne County Development Alliance, Inc.
• Contract with Crossroads Strategies for the County, City of Goldsboro, and Friends of Seymour

The Board approved a Request for Applications (RFA) for opioid settlement funds focusing on recovery, early intervention, and reentry. The Board also approved a consulting agreement with Crossroads Strategies and the conveyance of 38.33 acres to the Wayne County Development Alliance.

• Approved Request for Applications for Opioid Settlement Funds (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Crossroads Strategies for $60,000 (5-1)
• Approved conveyance of 38.33 acres at 404 Gateway Drive to Wayne County Development Alliance (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Hunters Trace Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved final upset bid for surplus property at 1105 & 1107 N. George Street (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Solar Energy and Wind Energy ordinances (unanimous; requires second vote March 19)
• Approved February 20, 2024, minutes (unanimous)
• Approved various budget amendments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed incentive grant for the expansion of Coker Feed Mill, Inc. The meeting also includes budget amendments and the approval of a subdivision plat.

• Proposed $21,280.00 economic development incentive grant to Coker Feed Mill, Inc.
• Investment of $1,798,000 from Coker Feed Mill for facility expansion
• Approval of the Final Plat for Sillinger Creek Subdivision
• Budget Amendments
• Late Present Use Value Application

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $21,280 economic development incentive grant to Coker Feed Mill, Inc. for an expansion tied to a $1,798,000 investment and 17 new jobs. The board also approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, a late present use value application, and the final plat for the 29-lot Sillinger Creek Subdivision. A public hearing on the incentive grant drew no speakers and was closed after one minute. The board held two closed sessions, one on property purchase and attorney consultation and one for attorney consultation, and received a $120,000 distribution check from the Wayne County ABC Board.

• Approved $21,280 economic development incentive grant to Coker Feed Mill, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and late present use value application (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Sillinger Creek Subdivision, 29 lots on 16.7 acres (unanimous)
• Approved February 6, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 20, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Coker Feed Mill grant with no speakers
• Entered closed session on property purchase and attorney consultation (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for attorney consultation (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss land use permits and surplus property sales. The session includes a public hearing for a solar energy facility and the scheduling of future hearings on energy ordinances and economic grants.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for Hackberry Solar Energy Facility
• Proposed $21,280 economic development incentive grant to Coker Feed Mill, Inc.
• Application for NC Rural Center Building Reuse Grant for up to $500,000 for Project 55
• Sale of surplus properties at 811 N. Virginia St, 1007 N. John St, and 1310 N. Carolina St to Community Technical Assistance, Inc.
• Resolution #2024-2 opposing homeowners' insurance rate increases requested by the NC Rate Bureau

The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for the Hackberry Solar Energy Facility. The Board of Commissioners approved several surplus property sales and a sewer system asset report.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Hackberry Solar Energy Facility (unanimous)
• Approved Asset Inventory Assessment Final Report for Genoa Wastewater Collection System (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2024-7 to name Hwy. 117S Bridge over Country Club Road for Sgt. Matthew R. Fishman (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2024-2 opposing homeowners' insurance rate increases (unanimous)
• Approved $14,383.64 tax refund to GRUMA Corporation (unanimous)
• Authorized application for up to $500,000 NC Rural Center Building Reuse Grant for Project 55 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 125 and 412 S. Church Street, Mt. Olive (unanimous)
• Authorized surplus property sales via upset bid for 811 N. Virginia St, 1007 N. John St, and 1310 N. Carolina St (unanimous)

General

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget and goals retreat. The session includes updates from legislative representatives, a review of 2023 goals, and a work session for future goal setting.

• Presentation of budget schedule by Finance Director Angie Boswell
• Update on ARPA funds from Finance Director Angie Boswell and Staff Attorney Andrew Neal
• Update on capital projects from Facilities Director Kendall Lee
• Review of 2023 goals and objectives by County Manager Chip Crumpler
• Updates from U.S. Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, and N.C. representatives John Bell, IV, Jimmy Dixon, and Buck Newton

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session to review ongoing capital projects, ARPA funding status, and the 2024 budget schedule. Board members presented individual goals for the upcoming year, though no formal votes were taken on these proposals.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2022-2023 county audit and vote on several board appointments. The meeting includes decisions on surplus property sales and amendments to the American Rescue Plan Act recovery fund policy.

• Presentation of the 2022-2023 Audit for Wayne County
• Sale of surplus property at 111 W. Pine Street, Goldsboro
• Sale of surplus property at E. Spruce St. and 706 Spruce St.
• Amendments to the Eligible Project Policy for American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funds
• Appointments to the GWTA Board, Tourism Development Authority, Animal Control Advisory Committee, and Latino Council

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2022-2023 county audit, which received an unmodified opinion. Several budget amendments for EMS, Sheriff's Office, and Library were approved via consent agenda. The Board also approved the sale of two surplus properties jointly owned with the City of Goldsboro and amended the policy for American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Approved 2022-2023 Wayne County Audit (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for EMS, Sheriff's Office, and Library (consent agenda)
• Approved final upset bid for surplus property at 111 W. Pine Street (consent agenda)
• Approved sale of surplus property at E. Spruce St. and 706 E. Spruce St. to Tammy Perkins for $4,594.25 (consent agenda)
• Approved amendments to Wayne County Eligible Project Policy for ARPA funds (consent agenda)
• Appointed Dr. Ed Croom, Chris Gurley, and Chris Boyette to Wayne County Development Alliance (unanimous)
• Reappointed Barbara Aycock, Berry Gray, and Robert Dingess to GWTA Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Reappointed Sheila Exum and appointed Jill Mills to Tourism Development Authority (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several grants and plat approvals. Key items include funding for infrastructure and the establishment of a public hearing for a solar facility.

• Resolution to accept $182,000 ARPA Grant for Wayne Executive Jetport Pump Station and Sanitary Sewer Main Improvements
• Public hearing on February 6, 2024, for the Hackberry Solar Energy Facility Special Use Permit
• Preliminary Plat for Derby Ridge Subdivision
• Final Plat for Edgerton Farms Estates Section 4
• Building Reuse Grant for Project Grain

The Board of Commissioners approved several grant applications and subdivision plats. They also accepted a $182,000 ARPA grant for the Wayne Executive Jetport and scheduled a public hearing for a proposed solar facility.

• Accepted $182,000 ARPA grant for Wayne Executive Jetport pump station and sewer improvements
• Approved preliminary plat for Derby Ridge Subdivision (126 lots)
• Approved final plat for Edgerton Farms Estates Section 4 (56 lots)
• Approved application for $400,000 Digital Champion Grant for Public Library
• Approved application for up to $500,000 Building Reuse Grant for Project Grain
• Approved application for $1.5 million Youth Build grant from US Department of Labor
• Approved Phase Three of 24/72 Transition Schedule for EMS
• Scheduled Board of Adjustment public hearing for Hackberry Solar Energy Facility for Feb 6, 2024