Brunswick County, NC

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Board of Elections

The Brunswick County Board of Elections is meeting to handle routine administrative matters. The board will consider approving the minutes from the July 14, 2026 regular meeting and is expected to appoint Karen Litchfield to the Multipartisan Assistance Team (MAT). The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Appointment of Karen Litchfield to the Multipartisan Assistance Team
• Approval of minutes from the 7/14/26 regular meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three planning cases, including two rezoning appeals and a special use permit for a dog daycare. The board will also consider a consent agenda with routine items such as contracts, budget amendments, and donations, plus administrative reports and a board appointment.

• Rezoning appeal Z-936: Tax Parcel 18500018 from RR to NC
• Rezoning appeal Z-938: Tax Parcel 2273A155 from SB-MR-3 to C-LD
• Special Use Permit 26-12S: Salty Paws Dog Daycare at 2567 Holden Beach Road SW, Supply
• Donation of $150,000 from Friends of the Library for Barbee Branch Library expansion
• EMS contract with NC DHHS for Mobile Integrated Health and Community Paramedic Grant

General

Board of Adjustment

The Brunswick County Board of Adjustment will consider a special use permit for a Class I mining operation and two appeals of administrative decisions, along with approving prior meeting minutes. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and swearing in of participants.

• Special Use Permit for Class I Mining Operation at 1607 Longwood Rd NW, Ash, NC (Case 26-11S)
• Appeal of Administrative Decision for 2420 William Street SW, Supply, NC (Case 26-04A)
• Appeal of Administrative Decision for 1779 Leland School Road NE, Lot 3, Leland, NC (Case 26-12A)
• Approval of minutes from March 12, April 9, and May 14, 2026 meetings

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Brunswick County Parks & Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, public comments, and a business session to nominate and vote on officers. The Director's Report will provide updates on ARPA-funded projects, Leland Park, Ocean Isle Beach Park, a resurfacing project, and programs for youth, adults, seniors, and special populations. The next meeting on September 8, 2026, is cancelled.

• Nominations and vote on officers
• Update on ARPA-funded projects
• Leland Park update
• Ocean Isle Beach Park update
• Resurfacing project update

Planning Board

The Brunswick County Planning Board will review multiple land use requests including an industrial warehouse in Leland and various residential developments near Bolivia and Ocean Isle Beach. The agenda includes a major site plan for a large building and several rezoning or planned development modifications.

• Major Site Plan 2026-02: Victaulic Company industrial warehouse at 2010 Enterprise Drive NE
• Rezoning Case Z-940: 67.52 acres off Maco Rd. NE from RR to R-7500
• Rezoning Case Z-941 and Land Use Amendment LUM-941: 13.11 acres at 95 Ocean Isle Beach Rd. SW
• Amber Glen Planned Development (PD-180): 417 single family homes on 122 acres near Bolivia
• Berkley Bay Planned Development Modification (PD-183): 289 single family homes on 107.93 acres near Bolivia

Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding fire fee funding changes resulting from the NC General Assembly's FY 27 budget. The meeting also includes several utility contracts and law enforcement grant applications.

• Public hearing on Fire Fee Funding based on the 2026-2027 Budget
• Contract with Greer Lime Company for $2,936,006.09 for water treatment lime
• Contract amendment for NE Brunswick WWTP Phase III Expansion valued at $4,126,115
• Contract with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for $451,472.00 for lift station pumps
• Contracts for Longwood Road Sewer Project with OpenWindow ($300,000) and Rufus Young Construction ($372,000)

The Board approved the fire fee funding as adopted by the NC General Assembly, amending the FY 2027 budget to incorporate updated fire fee schedules for affected fire districts. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Sykes voting nay. The Board also approved a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including contracts, agreements, and budget amendments.

• Approved fire fee funding as approved by the General Assembly (4-1)
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved contract with Greer Lime Company for $2,936,006.09 (5-0)
• Approved contract with Xylem Water Solutions for $451,472.00 (5-0)
• Approved tentative award to OpenWindow Home Inspection, LLC for $300,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved tentative award to Rufus Young Construction, Inc. for $372,000.00 (5-0)
• Tabled Fire Funding Committee appointment (5-0)

Health & Human Services Advisory Board

The Health & Human Services Advisory Board will elect a board chair and welcome new members. The meeting includes reports from various health and social services departments and a discussion on adult daycare daily reimbursement rates.

• Election of the Board Chair
• Adult Daycare Daily Reimbursement Rate discussion
• Rural Health Initiative Grant presentation
• Budget Bill Impacts for DSS legislative update
• Annual Opioid Settlement Fund Community Meeting presentation

Library Board of Trustees

The Brunswick County Library Board of Trustees will discuss updates to its Interlibrary Loan Policy. The meeting also includes a presentation on collaborative pricing for digital materials and a review of Institutional Library Cards. Upcoming library meeting dates are announced.

• Review, discussion and update of Interlibrary Loan Policy
• Presentation on collaborative pricing for digital materials
• Old Business: Institutional Library Cards
• Board/Committee appointment: Mentor pairing for new Trustees
• Announcement of upcoming library meetings in 2026‑2027

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Brunswick County Local Emergency Planning Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve April 2026 minutes, hear a presentation from NCEM HazMat/EPCRA Coordinator Stefan Coutoulakis, receive partner updates, and confirm October 22, 2026 as the remaining meeting date.

• Presentation by Stefan Coutoulakis on HazMat/EPCRA coordination
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2026
• Remaining 2026 meeting set for October 22

Board of Elections

The Brunswick County Board of Elections will consider approving the early voting plan for the 2026 general election, including locations and schedule. The board will also discuss a resolution for inclement weather closures during early voting and adopt a resolution for out-of-precinct polling places, including the relocation of one polling place. Routine business includes approving previous meeting minutes and receiving a director's report.

• Request to determine locations and schedule for 2026 general election early voting period
• Consideration of a resolution for inclement weather closures during early voting
• Adoption of resolution for out-of-precinct polling places and relocation of one polling place
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 regular meeting
• Public comments period

Planning Board

The Brunswick County Planning Board will review several rezoning requests and a large planned‑development expansion. Items include rezoning two tax parcels to neighborhood‑commercial, two parcels to low‑density commercial, and three parcels to commercial low‑density and conditional districts. The board will also consider the Southport Meadows Phase 4 expansion, proposing 141 single‑family homes and 150 townhomes on about 72.28 acres. Additional updates on the UDO modernization project and other case items will be discussed.

• Rezoning Z‑937: 3.29 acres from R‑7500 to N‑C off Old Ferry Connection SW (SR 1115)
• Initial zoning Z‑938: 2.65 acres from SB‑MR‑3 to CLD at 1105 Seaside Rd SW
• Initial zoning Z‑939 & Z‑939CZ: 2.48 acres to CLD and CLDCZ at 1222 & 1408 N. Howe St and 1221 N. Atlantic Ave
• Southport Meadows Planned Development Expansion (Phase 4): 141 single‑family homes, 150 townhomes on 72.28 acres at River Road SE (NC 87)
• UDO Modernization Project update (informal discussion)

The Brunswick County Planning Board approved three rezoning requests and a planned development expansion. Rezoning Z-937 (3.29 acres off Old Ferry Connection SW) was approved unanimously. Rezoning Z-938 (1105 Seaside Road SW) was approved 4-1, with Ms. Herman opposing. Rezoning Z-939/Z-939CZ (Southport parcels) was approved unanimously. PD-179 (Southport Meadows expansion, 141 single-family homes and 150 townhomes) was approved 4-1, with Ms. Herman opposing. The board also elected officers and approved prior minutes.

• Approved rezoning Z-937 to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) with land use map amendment (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning Z-938 to C-LD (Commercial Low Density) at 1105 Seaside Road SW (4-1)
• Approved rezoning Z-939/Z-939CZ to C-LD and C-LDCZ for Southport parcels (unanimous)
• Approved PD-179 Southport Meadows expansion (291 units) with conditions (4-1)
• Elected Clifton Cheek as Chair and Howard Stocks as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 08Jun26 as presented (unanimous)

Fire Protection Oversight Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a wide range of contracts, including ambulance and medical supply agreements, grant funding, and a water utility project extension. The agenda also includes a resolution to adopt an updated water shortage response plan.

• Library LSTA Grant Acceptance ($29,100)
• Mulberry WWRF Change Order (#4) ($136,366.69)
• HHS/EOC Building Phase 2 Services GMP ($62,603,663)
• Water Shortage Response Plan adoption
• COPS Grant Application for Intelligence Unit

The Board approved a $62,603,663 guaranteed maximum price contract with Edifice for the HHS/EOC Building Phase 2, contingent on bond sale. It also adopted an updated Water Shortage Response Plan and approved a $50,000 stormwater feasibility study with Raftelis. A consent agenda with 37 items was approved unanimously, including numerous contracts, agreements, and fiscal items. One item (ABC store proceeds for Northwest) was tabled to August 3.

• Approved $62.6M HHS/EOC Building Phase 2 GMP contract with Edifice (4-0)
• Adopted updated Water Shortage Response Plan resolution (4-0)
• Approved $50,000 stormwater utility feasibility study with Raftelis (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 37 items including deeds, franchise agreements, grants, and contracts (4-0)
• Tabled resolution on ABC store proceeds for City of Northwest to August 3 meeting
• Approved $242,486 in JCPC funding for juvenile crime prevention programs
• Approved $29,100 LSTA grant for library SensoryScape Garden and bookmobile returns
• Approved COPS grant application for additional Sheriff's Intelligence Unit position

Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission

The Brunswick County Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission will hear a staff report and a presentation from the Volunteers of America Quad County SAVE Coalition. They will discuss progress on previous recommendations, including expanding peer centers, the Encompass program, and initiating medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in the county jail. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of minutes, and board appointments.

• Presentation from Volunteers of America Quad County SAVE Coalition
• Progress update on initiating MOUD in Brunswick County Jail
• Progress update on expanding peer centers and Encompass program
• Progress update on SIM Mapping Workshop and behavioral health provider shortage
• Approval of June 4, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Elections

The Brunswick County Board of Elections will discuss locations and schedule for early voting in the 2026 general election. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting and receive a director's report.

• Discuss early voting locations and schedule for 2026 general election
• Approve meeting minutes from May 19, 2026 regular meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and then consider adopting the FY2027 Budget Ordinance, Schedule of Fees, and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, along with a resolution for opioid settlement funds. The board will also vote on a consent agenda including contracts for sewer infrastructure, grant applications, and a property asset policy rewrite. Additionally, they will hear a presentation on Christian Recovery Centers Inc. and consider creating a working group for fire service funding.

• Public hearing on Strategic Maco Road Project Development Agreement
• Adoption of FY2027 Budget Ordinance, Fees, and Capital Improvement Plan
• Contract with Baynor Construction ($598,000) for Carolina Shores Splitter Box sewer project
• Grant application for Jump and Run Creek stream restoration design
• Creation of a working group to develop a fire service funding model

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda unanimously and authorized several infrastructure and grant actions, including a surplus‑property listing, deed of dedication for water and sewer, a 911 cybersecurity grant, and a sole‑source purchase of an IDEMIA LiveScan system. The Board also approved a $598,000 contract to build the Carolina Shores Splitter Box and a $40,226 tentative award for brass‑group pump accessories for the Longwood Road Sewer Project.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved surplus property (Parcel 141AC00201) for future sale
• Approved Deed of Dedication for Ocean Ridge Plantation water & sewer infrastructure
• Approved Deed of Dedication for Timber Farms water & sewer infrastructure
• Ratified 911 Cybersecurity Grant (no county match required)
• Approved sole‑source purchase of IDEMIA LiveScan AFIS system
• Approved $598,000 contract with Baynor Construction for Carolina Shores Splitter Box
• Approved $40,226 tentative award to CITCO Water for brass‑group pump accessories (contingent on NCDEQ approval)

Board of Adjustment

Fire Protection Oversight Committee

General

The Brunswick County Parks & Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to nominate and vote on officers for the coming term. The director will report on the Smithville Park Project, the ARPA-funded Ocean Isle Beach Park resurfacing, and updates on youth athletics, adult sports, Special Olympics, Senior Games, and summer camp. Public comment and approval of previous minutes are also on the agenda.

• Nomination and vote on commission officers
• Update on Smithville Park Project
• Update on ARPA-enabled Ocean Isle Beach Park resurfacing
• Update on youth athletics, adult sports, Special Olympics, Senior Games, and summer camp
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 14, 2026

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests. The largest is the Gray Bridge Planned Development, proposing 400 single-family homes on 96.43 acres near Shallotte. The board will also consider a conditional rezoning of 8.8 acres near Leland for industrial use and a rezoning of 25.1 acres along NC 211 for neighborhood commercial use.

• Gray Bridge Planned Development: 400 single-family units on 96.43 acres near Shallotte
• Rezoning Z-935CZ: 8.8 acres off Mt Misery Road from Commercial-Intensive to Industrial-General-Conditional
• Rezoning Z-936: 25.1 acres at 1230 Southport-Supply Rd SE from Rural Residential to Neighborhood-Commercial
• UDO Modernization Project Update
• Planning Board Case Item Update

The Planning Board unanimously denied a request to rezone approximately 8.80 acres off Mt. Misery Road NE from Commercial Intensive to Industrial General Conditional Zoning. Staff recommended denial because the proposal was inconsistent with the Blueprint Brunswick 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved May 11, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of Tax Parcel 02300105 from CI to IG-CZ (unanimous)

Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission

The Brunswick County Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission will review data and staff reports. The body will discuss progress on several specific recommendations regarding healthcare access and facility services.

• Progress on peer centers
• Expansion of Encompass
• SIM Mapping Workshop
• Behavioral health provider shortage
• Initiation of MOUD in Brunswick County Jail

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will discuss and vote on several deed of dedication proposals for water and sewer infrastructure at Cameron Pines, The Sanctuary at Angels Trace, and The Tides at Ocean Isle Beach. They will approve contracts including a $63,513 sole‑source roofing contract and a $439,320 sludge removal contract. The board will also receive health and social‑services reports and consider a tip‑fee exemption for Southport Yacht Club. Two public hearings will be held on the installment financing contract and the FY 2027 budget, fees, and five‑year capital improvement plan.

• Deed of dedication for water and sewer at Cameron Pines, Lots 1‑124 and Amenity Center
• Sole‑source contract with Owens Roofing, Inc. for $63,513
• Contract with Kenneth McClain Landscaping, LLC for $439,320 sludge removal
• Public hearing on FY 2027 budget, proposed fees, and capital improvement plan
• Tip fee exemption request for Southport Yacht Club at the county landfill

The Board unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. It approved multiple deed of dedication transfers for water and sewer infrastructure, a series of budget amendments including a $19,250,000 transfer of water and wastewater development fees to the Enterprise Capital Reserve, and several contracts and resolutions covering roofing, landfill fee exemption, vehicle donation, and social‑service plans.

• Agenda approved unanimously (5‑0)
• Consent agenda approved unanimously (5‑0)
• Deed of dedication for Cameron Pines water/sewer approved
• Deed of dedication for The Sanctuary at Angels Trace Phase 4 approved
• Deed of dedication for The Tides at Ocean Isle Beach Phase 1A approved
• Budget amendment transfers $19,250,000 water and sewer development fees to Enterprise Capital Reserve (unanimous)
• Sole‑source contract with Owens Roofing, Inc. approved for $63,513
• Contract with Kenneth McClain Landscaping approved for $439,320 sludge removal

Library Board of Trustees

The Brunswick County Library Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially update the policy for meeting room use by non-library groups and review its bylaws. The board will also hear the Library Director’s report and an update on collaborative pricing for digital materials. Other items include approval of past minutes and board committee appointments.

• Review and update of Policy for Meeting Room Use by Non-Library Groups
• Review and update of Bylaws
• Update for collaborative pricing on digital materials
• Library Director’s Report
• Review of State Library of NC Trustee Training highlights

The Board approved revisions to the Library Meeting Room Policy for Non-Library Groups to clarify restrictions on commercial and for-profit use. Trustees also approved changes to the board bylaws regarding officer terms. The board noted the appointment of two new trustees by the County Commissioners.

• Approved revised Library Meeting Room Policy for Non-Library Groups (5-0)
• Approved proposed changes to the By-laws (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Jan 26 and Mar 23, 2026 (5-0)

Board of Elections

The Brunswick County Board of Elections will conduct an evidentiary hearing on a voter challenge filed by Charles Ellis Michael Jr. against the registration of Charles Ellis. The board will also consider approving minutes from its April 21 regular meeting and receive an administrative report including a presentation on census blocks.

• Evidentiary hearing on voter challenge: Charles Ellis Michael Jr. challenges registration of Charles Ellis
• Approval of minutes from the April 21, 2026 regular meeting
• Director's administrative report
• Presentation on census blocks

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed $349.6 million general obligation school bond and consider a resolution to set a special bond referendum. Commissioners will also receive the recommended FY 2027 budget, schedule a public hearing for June 1, and vote on consent agenda items including a $126,618 911 console purchase, $536,418 water meter contract, and $325,000 wastewater repair budget amendment.

• Public hearing on $349,600,000 General Obligation School Bonds and special bond referendum
• Motorola 911 dispatch console purchase agreement for $126,618
• Purchase of 3,000 Neptune water meters from Core and Main for $536,418.75
• Budget amendment of $325,000 for critical wastewater collection system repairs
• Professional Services Agreement with McGill Associates for $1,248,000 for Sewer Pump Stations Rehabilitation

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a bond order authorizing the issuance of $349,600,000 in general obligation school bonds. The Board also approved multiple deed of dedication items, budget amendments, a fireworks permitting resolution for Oak Island, and a sheriff’s body‑camera donation resolution. All actions were recorded as unanimous votes.

• Approved $349,600,000 school bond order (5-0)
• Approved Resolution allowing Town of Oak Island to issue fireworks permits (unanimous)
• Approved multiple Deed of Dedication items for sewer and water infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment transferring $340,000 for water and sewer connection fees (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment allocating $1,155,000 Occupancy Tax revenue (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 North Carolina Education Lottery application (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff’s resolution to donate surplus body‑worn cameras (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3,000 water meters for $536,418.75 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Brunswick County Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider four special use permit applications. The board will vote on requests for a wood waste grinding operation, a Class I mining operation, and two major utility facilities. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Special Use Permit Case 26-06S: Wood waste grinding operation & curtain burner off Town Creek Road NE, Leland
• Special Use Permit Case 26-07S: Class I mining operation at 1340 Makatoka Rd NW, Supply (S & B Sand Mine)
• Special Use Permit Case 26-08S: Major utility modification at 250 Grey Water Rd, Supply (Hazen and Sawyer for applicant)
• Special Use Permit Case 26-09S: Major utility at 5068 Andrew Jackson Hwy, Leland (Dewberry Engineers for applicant)

Planning Board

The Brunswick County Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two land-use requests. The board is reviewing a high-density residential rezoning and a large-scale planned development project.

• Rezoning Case Z-931: 0.38 acres off Boones Neck Rd. SW and Anchor Dr. SW to R-6000 (High Density Residential)
• Gray Bridge Planned Development PD-177: 400 single family units on 96.43 acres at Gray Bridge Road SW and Shell Point Road SW
• UDO Modernization Project update

The Planning Board approved a rezoning of Tax Parcel 231IC038 and part of 231IC006 from Undesignated to R‑6000 (high‑density residential) with a unanimous vote. The board also postponed consideration of the Gray Bridge Planned Development (PD‑177) due to missing documentation. Minutes from the April 13 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 0.38 acres to R‑6000 (high‑density residential) (unanimous)
• Postponed Gray Bridge Planned Development (PD‑177) pending required documents
• Approved April 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing on rezoning request (unanimous)

General

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the proposed FY 2027 budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is a workshop presentation only.

• Administration budget workshop presentation for Budget FY 2027

The commissioners voted 5‑0 to approve the meeting agenda. A draft FY 2027 budget was presented but no action was taken on it. The board then voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)