Brunswick County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a resolution to transfer real property to Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. This action follows a previous directive from the Board.

• Resolution for Transfer of Real Property to Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc.

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to convey two real property parcels to Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. for $1.00. The land is to be used exclusively for housing and amenities for residents over the age of sixty.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved resolution to convey Parcel 2550007409 and Parcel 2550007411 to Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. for $1.00 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will administer oaths of office to Commissioners Elect and elect a Board Chair and Vice-Chair. The meeting includes several requests for equipment purchases, grant approvals, and a senior housing proposal.

• Estimated $900,000 purchase of three ambulances using ARPA funds
• Appropriation of $1,400,000 in Occupancy Tax Revenue
• Request to create two 100-yard No Wake Zones on the Lockwood Folly River
• $25,000 Duke Energy Preparedness Grant for drones
• Appeal request for RiverSea Plantation Modification (PD-84)

The Board elected Randy Thompson as Chairman and Mike Forte as Vice-Chairman. The Board approved several sole-source utility contracts and the purchase of three ambulances using ARPA funding. A land transfer for a senior housing proposal was approved pending legal review.

• Elected Randy Thompson as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Mike Forte as Vice-Chairman (5-0)
• Approved performance bonds for Tax Collector, Finance Director, Register of Deeds, and Sheriff (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three ambulances using ARPA funding, estimated at $900,000
• Approved $25,000 Duke Energy grant for drones (5-0)
• Approved land transfer for Brunswick Senior Resources Inc. senior housing proposal (5-0)
• Denied RiverSea Plantation Modification (PD-84) appeal (4-1)
• Appointed Dr. Travis Pickens to the Health and Human Services Advisory Board (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure deeds and a request to begin bidding and construction for the Ash Waccamaw Multiuse Building. The meeting includes decisions on budget amendments for sewer taps and state grants, as well as a revised inclement weather pay policy.

• Approval to bid and construct the Ash Waccamaw Multiuse Building in FY23
• Budget amendment to appropriate $1,000,000 for sewer taps and connection supplies
• Appropriation of $239,277 in state revenues for the FY23 Rural Operating Assistance Program
• Acceptance of a $34,885 BJA FY 2021 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program grant
• Proposed revisions to the Inclement Weather Pay Policy

The Board of Commissioners approved the bidding and construction process for the Ash Waccamaw Multiuse Building. Other actions included updating the inclement weather pay policy and amending the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. Several infrastructure deeds of dedication and grant-funded equipment purchases were also approved.

• Approved bidding and construction of Ash Waccamaw Multiuse Building in FY23
• Approved revised Inclement Weather Pay Policy (5-0)
• Approved amendment to 2023-2027 Strategic Plan regarding innovative technologies (5-0)
• Approved $1,000,000 budget amendment for sewer taps and connection supplies
• Approved $239,277 budget amendment for FY23 Rural Operating Assistance Program
• Approved Motorola Solutions agreement for GHSP grant radios and in-car systems
• Approved $34,885 SCAAP grant award with no county match
• Approved sale of office table to former Chief Deputy Charles Miller for $100.00

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved several high-value contracts for school facility upgrades and utility infrastructure. They also authorized various grant applications and budget amendments for public safety and health services.

• Approved $558,800 design and $7,271,379 construction contracts for Town Creek Elementary School
• Approved $135,000 for two Commercial Plan Reviewers and equipment (4-1)
• Approved $149,874 purchase of a Rausch Portable Camera Trailer for Utilities
• Approved $238,721.50 contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for radio consolettes
• Approved $72,800 in ARPA funds for public-access computers at the library
• Approved $1,429,828.49 annual amended contract with Wellpath, LLC for inmate health services
• Approved $327,000 professional services agreement with McGill Associates, PA for Navassa Wastewater project
• Appointed Lt. Tony Henson to Child Fatality Prevention Team, Diana Fotinatos and Marilyn Shapiro to Library Board, and Kenneth Gamm to JCPC

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several emergency service contracts, budget amendments, and infrastructure projects. Key items include a design contract for school science room renovations and a proposal for a new armored response vehicle for the Sheriff's Office.

• Contract with Paragon Building Corporation for $1,512,976 for Utility Operations Center expansion
• Design contract with Becker Morgan Group for $304,600 for middle and high school science room renovations
• Purchase of an Armored Rapid Response Vehicle for the Sheriff's Office for just under $330,000
• Annual ambulance franchise agreement for Bald Head Island Fire/EMS including a $298,500 payment
• Adoption of the Schedule of Values for the 2023 countywide reappraisal

The Board approved a $1.5 million contract for the Utility Operations Center Building Expansion, a $330,000 armored vehicle for the Sheriff's Office using ARPA funds, and a $331,367 GHSP grant for a new traffic unit. They also adopted the Schedule of Values for the 2023 countywide property revaluation and approved numerous consent agenda items including school design contracts, ambulance franchises, and budget amendments.

• Approved $1,512,976 contract for Utility Operations Center Building Expansion (4-0)
• Approved $330,000 ARPA-funded armored vehicle for Sheriff's Office (4-0)
• Accepted $331,367 GHSP grant for Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit with $58,477 county match (4-0)
• Adopted Schedule of Values for 2023 countywide property revaluation (4-0)
• Approved $304,600 design contract with Becker Morgan Group for school science room renovations (4-0)
• Approved $298,500 annual ambulance franchise agreement with Bald Head Island Fire/EMS (4-0)
• Approved $25,000 GHSP grant for Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Liaison position (4-0)
• Approved taking over planning and zoning services for Town of Sandy Creek (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023 Schedule of Values for tax revaluation. The body is also considering several infrastructure deeds, equipment purchases, and the use of ARPA funds for wastewater treatment.

• Public hearing for the 2023 Schedule of Values for tax revaluation
• Proposed $4,942,733 in ARPA funds for Ocean Isle Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant design and land purchase
• Agreement with Motorola Solutions for 15 in-car camera systems totaling $102,506.25
• Final adjusting change order of $320,984.74 for Northeast Brunswick Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion
• Acceptance of a $400,000 SAMHSA Expansion Grant for the Adult Treatment Court Expansion Project

The Board approved $1.65 million for repair and maintenance projects at the Detention Center, Sheriff's Office, and Building D, and a $1.2 million horizontal grinder for Solid Waste. It tabled $408,000 in park improvements pending further information. The Board also authorized $4,942,733 in ARPA funds for the Ocean Isle Beach WWTP expansion and approved a free dump week for storm debris.

• Approved $1.65M for jail roof, gas lines, CO detectors (5-0)
• Approved $1.2M horizontal grinder purchase (5-0)
• Tabled $408,000 in park improvements (5-0)
• Authorized $4,942,733 ARPA funds for OIB WWTP (5-0)
• Approved free dump week for storm debris (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 17 items (5-0)
• Set Schedule of Values adoption for Oct 17 (5-0)
• Entered closed session for economic development (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed economic development incentive for Precision Swiss Products, Inc. The meeting also includes several requests for utility equipment purchases, lease amendments, and tax administration reports.

• Proposed $270,000 economic development incentive for Precision Swiss Products, Inc.
• Purchase of a Vermeer Directional Drill machine for $152,778.40
• Task Order with McGill Associates for Shallotte WWTP inundation mapping not to exceed $19,500
• Lease amendment for USDA Rural Development office space at 10 Referendum Drive for $13,929.96 per year
• Public hearing scheduled for October 17, 2022, regarding the 2023 Schedule of Values

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is deciding on design and construction contracts for a 12-classroom addition to North Brunswick High School. They are also considering a $3 million funding agreement for dam restoration projects in the City of Boiling Spring Lakes.

• Construction contract for Barnhill Contracting Company: $22,274,068
• Design contract for Becker Morgan Group, Inc.: $1,057,000
• Proposed $3,000,000 for City of Boiling Spring Lakes dam restoration projects
• Conservation easement grant for 1330 Hickman Rd NW: $379,331.80
• Updated library schedule of fees for printing and copies

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a consent agenda featuring significant budget amendments for school capital projects and various utility contracts. The meeting includes decisions on public health vaccine orders, library fee updates, and courthouse leases.

• Appropriation of $45,815,000 from GO Debt and $5,869,432 bond premium for 2016 Bond Referendum Phase 3
• Biosolids removal and disposal contract award to EMA Resources Inc. for approximately $715,000 per year
• Annual flu vaccine order for FY22-23 totaling $132,927.35 from GSK and Sanofi
• Acceptance of water and sewer infrastructure deeds for Byrd Watch at Sea Trail Plantation, Phase 2, valued at $232,700.58
• Updated library fees: $0.10 per page for black and white copies and $0.30 per page for color

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including a $715,000-per-year contract for biosolids removal and disposal awarded to EMA Resources Inc., and a $45.8 million budget amendment for 2016 Bond Referendum Phase 3 projects. The board also entered a closed session to consult with the county attorney, then adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made beyond the consent items.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously (5-0)
• Approved $715,000/year biosolids removal contract with EMA Resources Inc.
• Approved $45,815,000 GO debt appropriation for 2016 Bond Referendum Phase 3
• Approved annual flu vaccine order for FY22-23
• Approved non-emergency Medicaid transportation contracts with three providers
• Approved NC Map Review Officers Resolution adding Nicole Morgan and Gilbert Combs
• Approved sole source resolution for specialty products used by Public Utilities
• Entered closed session for attorney consultation (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss funding for public safety radio upgrades and a road improvement request for the NC International Logistics Park. The meeting also includes reviews of health reports and agency funding agreements.

• Proposed $3,156,810.76 ARPA-funded radio overhaul for Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management, and Health Department
• Resolution requesting NCDOT funding for a left turn lane on US74/76 W. at the NC International Logistics Park
• Renewal of a $152,000.00 funded agency agreement with Brunswick Family Assistance for FY 22-23
• Three-year lease agreement for NC Department of Public Safety Probation and Parole office space at no cost to the state
• Tip fee exemption request for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh at the Brunswick County Landfill

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a $3,156,810.76 radio upgrade project funded through ARPA revenue replacement, covering more than 500 radios for the Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management, and Health Department. The board also approved a stormwater management manual update, a resolution supporting a left turn lane at the International Logistics Park, and several consent agenda items including leases and a tip fee exemption.

• Approved $3,156,810.76 ARPA radio upgrade for Sheriff's Office, Emergency Management, Health Dept (4-0)
• Approved update to Stormwater Management Manual with enhanced control and stakeholder engagement (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting NCDOT contingency funds for left turn lane on US 74/76 at International Logistics Park (4-0)
• Approved 2021 Child Fatality Prevention Team Annual Report (4-0)
• Approved renewal of Brunswick Family Assistance funded agency agreement for FY 22-23 (4-0)
• Approved 3-year lease and sublease for NCDPS Probation and Parole office space at no cost (4-0)
• Approved tip fee exemption at County Landfill for Catholic Charities of Diocese of Raleigh (4-0)
• Approved resolutions honoring Special Olympics athletes Katherine Juda, Jillian Meyer, Ashley Lederer (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several utility infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. Key discussions include the use of ARPA funds for water transmission and lead mitigation projects.

• Proposed $1.4 million Lead & Copper Mitigation Program using ARPA funds
• Proposed $1,930,278.37 in ARPA funds for a joint water transmission project with St. James
• Contract for Sea Trail WWTP improvements in the amount of $774,900
• Agreement for 911 Center recording system replacements valued at $181,340
• Contract with Withers-Ravenel for $331,000 for Navassa Waterline Replacement

The Board approved a $1.4 million ARP-funded Lead & Copper Mitigation Program through 2026, including a new full-time position and consulting services. They also approved $1.93 million in ARPA funds for a joint water transmission project with St. James, and increased Dixie Youth Travel funding from $45,000 to $90,000. A consulting agreement for emergency operations plan updates passed 4-1, with Commissioner Sykes dissenting.

• Approved $1.4M ARP-funded Lead & Copper Mitigation Program (5-0)
• Approved $1,930,278.37 ARPA funds for St. James water transmission project (5-0)
• Increased Dixie Youth Travel appropriation from $45,000 to $90,000 (5-0)
• Approved IEM services agreement for emergency operations plan update (4-1)
• Designated Vice-Chairman Forte as NCACC voting delegate (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 911 recorder replacement ($181,340) and Sea Trail WWTP contract ($774,900)
• Approved timber sale on West Brunswick Regional Office tracts for $79,143
• Approved $127,600 raw waterline repair at Black Rock Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance, fees, and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting includes discussions on issuing $53 million in school bonds and $5.74 million in public improvement bonds.

• Proposed $53,000,000 General Obligation Schools Bonds, Series 2022B
• Proposed $5,740,000 General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds, Series 2022A
• Request for $3,000,000 to support City of Boiling Spring Lakes dam projects
• Budget amendment of $3,017,136 for Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc.
• Allocation of an estimated $13,609,604 in NC Opioid Settlement Funds

The Board adopted the FY 2022-2023 budget ordinance (4-1), approved $53M in school bonds, and set aside $5.74M in public improvement bonds for next fiscal year. It also approved opioid settlement fund allocation, dam funding for Boiling Spring Lakes, and a $3.02M appropriation to Brunswick Senior Resources (3-1).

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 budget ordinance (4-1)
• Approved $53M General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2022B (5-0)
• Set aside $5.74M Public Improvement Bonds for next fiscal year (5-0)
• Approved $13,609,604 opioid settlement fund budget amendment (5-0)
• Authorized $750K/year dam funding for Boiling Spring Lakes FY2024-2027 (5-0)
• Appropriated $3,017,136 to Brunswick Senior Resources (3-1)
• Rejected presented branding concept; staff to revisit (5-0)
• Approved $331,367 GHSP traffic grant resolution (consent)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a public hearing to receive comments on the recommended budget, proposed fees, and five-year capital improvement plan for FY 2022-2023. The body is also considering several funding allocations from the American Rescue Plan Act and various infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing for FY 2022-2023 Budget, Fees, and Capital Improvement Plan
• Contracts with S.T. Wooten for paving at West Brunswick High School ($447,584) and Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary ($566,078)
• Proposed $10 million ARPA allocation for general government services responding to public safety concerns
• Proposed $936,793.60 contract with Alfred Williams and Company for courthouse furniture
• Proposed issuance of Series 2022A Two-Thirds General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds not to exceed $5,740,000

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a $10 million allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds for general government services by a 3-2 vote, with Chairman Thompson and Commissioners Cooke and Williams in favor, and Vice-Chairman Forte and Commissioner Sykes opposed. The board also unanimously approved a $150,000 ARPA allocation for direct administrative costs, a $5.74 million bond order for a multi-use governmental facility, and a consent agenda including school parking lot paving contracts totaling over $1 million. A public hearing on the FY 2022-2023 budget was held with one comment received.

• Approved $10M ARPA general government services allocation (3-2)
• Approved $150,000 ARPA direct administrative costs (5-0)
• Approved $5.74M bond order for multi-use facility, public hearing set for June 20 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $447,584 for West Brunswick High School parking lot paving and $566,078 for Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School parking lot paving (5-0)
• Approved $936,793.60 courthouse furniture contract (5-0)
• Approved $72,678.87 ICAC grant from NC Sheriffs' Association (5-0)
• Approved modification to surplus property sale policy (5-0)
• Re-appointed Jeffry Niebauer as Tax Collector through June 30, 2026 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including a $1,024,418 contract with Schneider Electric for electrical and building automation systems at three middle schools, funded by bond proceeds. They will also introduce a bond order for up to $5,740,000 in general obligation public improvement bonds and set a public hearing for June 6, 2022. The board will receive the recommended FY2023 budget and schedule a public hearing, and will conduct a public hearing on public housing goals.

• Approve $1,024,418 contract with Schneider Electric for Leland, South Brunswick, and Shallotte Middle Schools
• Introduce bond order for up to $5,740,000 General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds
• Receive FY2023 Recommended Budget, Capital Improvement Plan, and Schedule of Fees
• Approve $49,038.25 purchase of nine Motorola mobile radios for EMS
• Approve $242,486 FY23 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council funding plan

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,024,418 contract with Schneider Electric for electrical and building automation systems at three middle schools, and approved $667,788 for backup 911 site radios. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a resolution supporting the replacement of the KTLX Doppler radar tower in Shallotte, and tabled a bond order for Series 2022A bonds.

• Approved $1,024,418 Schneider Electric contract for school systems (5-0)
• Approved $667,788 for backup 911 site radios (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including radar tower resolution (5-0)
• Tabled bond order for Series 2022A bonds (5-0)
• Approved $49,038.25 for nine Motorola mobile radios (consent)
• Approved $242,486 FY23 JCPC funding plan (consent)
• Approved $300,000 SCIF grant for landfill transfer station (consent)
• Approved $500,000 occupancy tax budget amendment (consent)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to discuss and seek consensus on a proposed priority project funding list for the county's $27,741,111 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Staff presented a refined list of eligible projects and revenue replacement items, but are not asking for formal approval at this time. The board is expected to receive the presentation and provide guidance and feedback.

• $8,000,000 for water/sewer capital projects
• $2,369,543 for essential employee and premium pay
• $3,417,000 for radio upgrades for Sheriff/Public Safety
• $1,000,000 for non-profit community assistance
• $1,000,000 for small business assistance grants

The Board of Commissioners approved a $27.7 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding plan, allocating $17.7 million for eligible projects and $10 million for revenue replacement. The vote was 3-2, with Chairman Thompson and Commissioners Cooke and Williams in favor, and Vice-Chairman Forte and Commissioner Sykes opposed. Individual projects will return to the Board for separate approval as they proceed.

• Approved ARPA funding plan totaling $27.7M (3-2)
• Allocated $17.7M for ARPA-eligible projects including water/sewer, health building, parks, employee pay, ambulances, and cybersecurity
• Allocated $10M for revenue replacement projects including radio upgrades, non-profit assistance, small business aid, and sheriff vehicles
• Adjourned meeting at 4:46 p.m. (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with routine approvals, hear an NC DOT update, and discuss ARPA funding priorities. They will also vote on a contract for the 2023 countywide revaluation and several budget amendments.

• Approve ARPA policies and provide feedback on preliminary funding priorities
• Accept Piner Appraisal, Inc. proposal for 2023 countywide revaluation (commercial properties)
• Approve $107,250 grant application for NC Emergency Management Capacity Building
• Approve $90,000 insurance proceeds for replacement of two Sheriff's Office vehicles
• Approve lease agreement for Shallotte Probation & Parole office

The Board unanimously adopted a resolution establishing policies for spending $27,741,111 in American Rescue Plan Act funds, covering allowable costs, procurement, and other compliance areas. It also approved a contract with Piner Appraisal, Inc. for the 2023 commercial property revaluation, and approved the consent agenda including a $107,250 emergency management grant application and a $1,037 excise tax refund. A special meeting was scheduled for May 16, 2022 to discuss funding priorities.

• Adopted ARPA spending policies resolution (5-0)
• Approved contract with Piner Appraisal, Inc. for 2023 revaluation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $107,250 emergency management grant application (5-0)
• Approved $1,037 excise tax refund (consent agenda)
• Approved lease agreement for Shallotte Probation & Parole Office (consent agenda)
• Approved Register of Deeds Grant Program application (consent agenda)
• Approved Board of Education request to delay budget submittal (consent agenda)
• Approved appointments to Southport ETJ Board of Adjustments and Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (consent agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners is holding a budget workshop to review the draft FY 2022-23 budget, which includes no recommended property tax rate increase. The presentation covers the General Fund, Enterprise Fund, capital improvement plans, and water and wastewater fees. The board will accept the presentation and provide direction.

• No property tax rate increase; tax rate remains at 48.5 cents
• General Fund revenues increase $20.4M (9.1%) to $244.2M
• Schools receive $51.3M, up $2.8M (5.8%) per funding agreement
• Water and wastewater fees to be discussed
• Employee compensation study implemented April 18, 2022, costing $9.78M

The Board of Commissioners held a budget workshop to review the preliminary FY2022-2023 budget, which totals $239,475,222 in expenditures with no proposed property tax rate increase. Departmental budgets were presented for General Government, Public Safety, Education, and others, along with fee changes and capital improvement plans. No formal votes were taken on the budget; the board will hold a public hearing and adopt the budget on June 20, 2022.

• Reviewed preliminary FY23 budget with $239,475,222 in expenditures
• Recommended no property tax rate increase for FY23
• Presented departmental budgets: General Government $16.5M, Public Safety $61.8M, Education $56.6M
• Presented Water Fund budget: $35M revenue, $35.4M expenditures
• Presented Wastewater Fund budget: $29.3M revenue, $30.6M expenditures
• Presented Capital Improvement Plan draft funding of $16,033,940
• Presented Brunswick County Schools CIP draft of $157,283,284
• Scheduled budget adoption for June 20, 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider approving two contracts totaling $724,089 for bathroom renovations at county schools, funded by bond proceeds. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes mutual aid agreements, budget amendments, a sole-source purchase for the Sheriff's Office, and a compensation study update. A presentation on the classification and total compensation study will be given, with a request to implement recommendations effective April 18, 2022.

• Approve Stonehenge Building contract for $362,559 and Timeless Properties contract for $361,530 for school bathroom renovations
• Approve mutual aid agreement with Sunny Point Fire & Emergency Services
• Approve transfer of a Scott Air Systems mobile breathing air refill station to Winnabow Fire Department
• Approve $40,050 sole-source purchase of a Heliwagon for Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit using grant funds
• Approve resolution to apply for ARPA grant for Longwood Road water project

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved the implementation of the Classification and Total Compensation Study recommendations from Piedmont Triad Regional Council, effective immediately, by a 4-1 vote. The board also approved a consent agenda that included contracts for bathroom renovations, a mutual aid agreement, budget amendments, and a resolution for an ARPA grant application. A proclamation recognizing Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area was adopted unanimously.

• Approved PTRC compensation study recommendations (4-1)
• Approved Stonehenge Building contract ($362,559) and Timeless Properties contract ($361,530) for bathroom renovations
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Sunny Point Fire & Emergency Services
• Approved transfer of Scott Air Systems mobile breathing air refill station to Winnabow Fire Department
• Approved budget amendment appropriating $4,777 for environmental health supplies
• Approved Commissioner Frank Williams as NACo Voting Delegate for 2022
• Approved resolution for Heliwagon helicopter landing dolly purchase under sole source exception
• Adopted resolution authorizing ARPA grant application for Longwood Road

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with multiple grant applications, agreements, and routine approvals, plus a presentation on transportation strategies. The board will also hold a closed session for legal and economic development matters.

• Approve $25,000 GHSP Law Enforcement Liaison grant (no county match)
• Approve $72,678.87 ICAC grant for internet crimes against children investigation (no county match)
• Approve $75,000 task order with CDM Smith for 211 WTP study
• Approve Industrial Bulk Water Service Agreement with ADM
• Receive information on addressing transportation in Brunswick County

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included grant applications for the Sheriff's Office, agreements for Teen Court and library networking equipment, and a bulk water agreement with ADM. The board also adopted proclamations for Lineman Appreciation Day, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, National County Government Month, and National Public Health Week. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously (5-0)
• Approved GHSP Law Enforcement Liaison grant ($25,000, no match)
• Approved GHSP Traffic Unit grant application (15% county match first year)
• Approved ICAC grant application ($72,678.87, no match)
• Approved SCAAP grant application (annual, $10,000-$15,000, no match)
• Approved ADM Industrial Bulk Water Service Agreement
• Authorized Task Order No. 1 with CDM Smith (up to $75,000)
• Adopted 4 proclamations/resolutions unanimously (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting infrastructure dedications, a $9,000 water rescue contract, a $965,000 911 backup site agreement, and a $3.5 million airport grant. They will also hold a public hearing on street name adoptions and discuss a water utility consolidation study with Shallotte.

• Approve $965,000 agreement with North Carolina Sound for 911 Center Backup Site Infrastructure Project
• Approve $3,500,000 NCDOT grant for Cape Fear Regional Jetport
• Accept Deed of Dedication for Bella Point water/sewer infrastructure ($230,160 water, $1,067,680 sewer)
• Approve $9,000 contract with Oak Island Water Rescue
• Public hearing on street name adoptions (second reading)

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution requesting state funding for a 10-mile parallel raw water line for the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority, estimated at $54 million. The board also approved a consent agenda with multiple routine items, including contracts, grants, and agreements, and adopted street names after a public hearing.

• Approved resolution requesting NC Legislature funding for $54M parallel raw water line (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $965,000 911 backup site agreement with NC Sound (5-0)
• Approved $3.5M state grant for Cape Fear Regional Jetport (5-0)
• Approved $9,000 contract with Oak Island Water Rescue (5-0)
• Approved demolition of Tri-Beach Fire Station (5-0)
• Approved street name adoptions after public hearing (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Town of Shallotte for water utility consolidation study (5-0)
• Approved new ambulance franchise agreement with American Ambulance, LLC (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will vote on several consent agenda items, including supporting a $40 million state grant application for a new K-8 school, approving a $40,000 bond counsel engagement for school bonds, and ratifying double-time pay for certain public safety employees. The board will also receive updates on Boiling Spring Lakes dam repairs and federal advocacy.

• Support Brunswick County Schools' $40,000,000 Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund grant application for a new K-8 school in the north end
• Approve Parker Poe as bond counsel for $40,000 fee for school general obligation bonds
• Ratify temporary double-time pay for certain public safety employees from Feb 21 to June 26, 2022
• Approve $65,045.21 for x-ray machine and two metal detectors for courthouse security
• Approve $29,426 additional state funding for WIC Client Services

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included engaging Parker Poe as bond counsel for school bonds, supporting a state grant application for Brunswick County Schools, ratifying temporary double-time pay for certain public safety employees, and approving funding for courthouse security equipment. The board also approved several routine fiscal items, including a budget amendment for WIC services and renewals of medical and dental plans. No substantive decisions were made outside the consent agenda; the meeting included presentations and updates only.

• Approved engagement of Parker Poe as bond counsel for school bonds (5-0)
• Approved support for Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund grant application (5-0)
• Ratified temporary double-time pay for certain public safety employees (5-0)
• Approved $65,045.21 for courthouse x-ray machine and metal detectors (5-0)
• Approved medical plan renewal through NCHIP and dental plan with Delta Dental (5-0)
• Approved $29,426 budget amendment for WIC Client Services (5-0)
• Approved 2020 Communicable Disease Annual Report (5-0)
• Approved MOU for 2022 Community Health Assessment (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to review the FY 22/23 goals and objectives for multiple county departments, including the Register of Deeds, Senior Resources, Emergency Services, Sheriff's Office, Board of Elections, Library, Health Services, Social Services, Public Housing, Veteran Services, and Utilities. The agenda also includes a preliminary Enterprise Fund Capital Improvement Project and a budget review. This is a discussion and goal-setting session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• BSRI plans 290 senior housing units in Calabash and 108 in Sunset Beach, with construction starting in 2022
• BSRI reports saving clients $8.7 million on medications
• Sheriff's Office proposes creating a dedicated Traffic Unit
• Emergency Services plans a county exercise for a large vessel fire on the Cape Fear River
• Board of Elections notes challenges finding polling places due to population growth

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners held a two-day workshop to hear FY 22/23 goals and objectives presentations from all county departments. No formal decisions were made during the workshop; the only actions were approving the agenda and recessing/adjoining the meeting. The county manager noted that utility capital improvements may require increasing Capital Recovery Fees in the FY22/23 budget, and commissioners discussed maintaining the current tax rate.

• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0).
• Recessed the meeting on Feb. 21 until Feb. 22 at 9:00 a.m. (5-0).
• Adjourned the workshop on Feb. 22 at 1:30 p.m. (5-0).
• Heard FY 22/23 goals and objectives presentations from all county departments; no action taken on any presentation.

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider approving Davenport Public Finance as financial advisor for the upcoming $51.5 million school general obligation bond issue, replacing Stifel after contract termination. The consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as accepting deeds, budget amendments, and contracts. A public hearing is scheduled for a $5 residential ADA access ramp fee addition.

• Approve Davenport Public Finance agreement for $51.5M school GO bonds, fee $30,000
• Approve $360,000 wastewater tap budget amendment and $11.2M bond refunding
• Approve $59,000 airport grant for Cape Fear Regional Jetport
• Approve $40,286.28 for trade-in and purchase of two Harley-Davidson motorcycles
• Public hearing on $5 Residential ADA Access Ramp Fee

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $51.5 million school general obligation bond financial advisory agreement with Davenport Public Finance after terminating Stifel. They also approved numerous routine items, including budget amendments, deeds of dedication, and a $5 residential ADA ramp fee. A public hearing was scheduled for March 21 on street name adoptions.

• Approved Davenport Public Finance agreement for $51.5M school bonds (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 28 items (5-0)
• Approved $5 Residential ADA Access Ramp fee (5-0)
• Approved bidding for FY16 Enterprise Water Main contracts C & D (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for March 21 on street name adoptions
• Approved donation of 25 body cameras to Brunswick Community College (5-0)
• Approved trade-in of two Harley-Davidsons for new ones, net $40,286.28 (5-0)
• Approved advertisement of 2021 unpaid tax liens (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to review and discuss the goals and objectives for various county departments for fiscal year 2022/23. Department directors will present their plans, covering areas such as operations, engineering, planning, community enforcement, and more. The meeting is informational and does not include formal votes or public hearings.

• Proposed pay increases for custodial, maintenance, and landfill equipment operator positions
• Replacement of water fountains with bottle-filling stations at the BC Government Center
• Construction of a new transfer station at the county landfill
• Updates to the Solid Waste Ordinance and Unified Development Ordinance
• Development of a Transportation Connectivity Plan and participation in flood resiliency efforts

Board of Commissioners

The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a financial advisory agreement with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company for the upcoming $51.5 million phase three school general obligation bonds, along with a consent agenda of routine items including surplus property bids, budget amendments, and contract change orders. The board will also receive presentations on COVID-19 and utilities projects, and enter closed session for legal and property negotiations.

• Approve Stifel financial advisor agreement for $51.5M school GO bonds (fee $28,000)
• Approve courthouse renovation change order #4 with Monteith Construction ($101,082, +15 days)
• Approve SynaGro sludge contract renewal at Northwest Water Treatment Plant (~$667,000)
• Approve $2.5M Register of Deeds excise tax revenue budget amendment
• Schedule public hearing on residential ADA access ramp fee

The Board approved a $15,250,000 settlement in the Plantation Building of Wilmington v. Brunswick County class action lawsuit over utility capital recovery fees, to be paid from enterprise fund reserves. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $51.5M bond financial advisory agreement, a $101,082 courthouse change order, and various budget amendments and contracts. No public comments were received, and the board entered closed session for legal and real property matters.

• Approved $15,250,000 settlement in utility fee class action (unanimous in closed session)
• Approved financial advisory agreement with Stifel for $51.5M school bonds
• Approved courthouse change order #4 with Monteith Construction for $101,082
• Approved $126,127 transfer for Brunswick Waterway Park project
• Approved $2,500,000 Register of Deeds excise tax budget amendment
• Approved $177,276 federal funds for Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program
• Approved $667,000 SynaGro sludge contract renewal
• Approved temporary advancement of sick leave policy