Brunswick County public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board will administer oaths of office to three commissioners-elect and elect a Board Chair and Vice-Chair. The meeting includes a consent agenda with multiple utility and infrastructure purchases and a public hearing regarding a rezoning appeal.
- Rezoning Case Z-898 appeal for Tax Parcel #23800001 to High Density Site Built Residential
- Interlocal Agreement with St. James to redirect $1,945,484.83 in ARPA funds
- Purchase of an excavator for 211 Water Treatment Plant for $263,542.15
- Generator replacement for Utilities Operations Center for $266,000.00
- Agreement for a new playground structure at Navassa Park for $179,788.60
Board of Commissioners
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a construction agreement for roof replacement, the purchase of four Type I ambulances, and various utility service contracts and budget amendments.
- Construction or Repair Agreement with Owens Roofing, Inc. for Law Enforcement Center and Detention Center Roof Replacement
- Purchase of four (4) Type I Ambulances from Emergency Transportation Associates
- Contract with Sunny Wright's Backflow Services in the amount of $247,250.00 for backflow prevention testing
- Contract with Hach Company in the amount of $37,458.00 for wastewater laboratory supplies
- Design-build contract for a new Health & Human Services/Emergency Operations Center building
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board will consider approving a $9,835,000 funding offer from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for the design and construction of the Southport Wastewater System rehabilitation project. It will also vote on multiple utility contracts, including a $1,434,700 professional services agreement with McKim and Creed for the Bell Swamp water transmission main, a $36,500 agreement with AECOM for a splitter box in Carolina Shores, and a $103,921.39 purchase of an excavator. Additional items include redirecting remaining ARPA funds to the Restoring Pre-Pandemic Employment project, approving an MOU with the state IT department for backup storage, and adopting resolutions on veterans, hunger awareness, and a rezoning request for Tax Parcel #23800001.
- Accept $9,835,000 DEQ funding for Southport Wastewater System design and construction
- Approve $1,434,700 professional services agreement with McKim and Creed for Bell Swamp Water Transmission Main design
- Approve $36,500 professional services agreement with AECOM for Carolina Shores splitter box design
- Approve purchase of excavator for $103,921.39 from James River Equipment Virginia, LLC
- Redirect remaining ARPA funds to the Restoring Pre-Pandemic Employment project
Board of Commissioners
At its October 21 regular meeting, the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will vote on a range of budget, grant, and infrastructure items. Key decisions include accepting a $298,605 Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant for the Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit (with the county covering 50%), approving a $160,000 Motorola Solutions agreement to upgrade the Southport VIPER Tower, and receiving a $1,300 Farm Bureau donation for the Sandhills Dairy Project. The board will also hold public hearings on closing part of Boones Neck Road near Holden Beach and on rezoning parcels in the Southport area, and will consider deed dedications for water and sewer infrastructure at Hewett Tract Phase 1 and Woodstork Landing.
- Accept $298,605 GHSP grant for Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit (county share 50%)
- Approve $160,000 Motorola Solutions agreement for Southport VIPER Tower upgrade
- Public hearing to consider closing a portion of Boones Neck Road near Holden Beach
- Public hearing to rezone Tax Parcel 23100041 and part of 2310004103 from R‑6000 to CLD
- Approve $1,300 Farm Bureau donation for Sandhills Dairy Project
Board of Commissioners
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple contracts and funding requests, including a $2.4 million HVAC design-build contract for schools, a $882,441.50 bid award for Smithville Park Phase 3, and a Notice to Proceed for aerial mosquito control.
- Approve $2,399,989 HVAC contract for Virginia Williamson, North Brunswick High, Lincoln, and Southport Elementary Schools
- Approve $882,441.50 bid award for Smithville Park Phase 3 improvements
- Approve $2,800,000 funding offer for Southport Lift Station Replacement Project
- Approve $32,470 Port Security Grant Program award
- Approve $10,000 grant application for Southwest Brunswick Branch Library signage
Board of Commissioners
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider approving participation in the NCDIT broadband infrastructure grant of up to $1.42 million to expand service to 319 identified locations. The agenda also includes approvals for a $3,920 storm‑water consulting contract for Smithville Park, a resolution to hold a public hearing on closing part of Boones Neck Road, and acceptance of a $400,000 SAMHSA Treatment Court grant for year two. Additional items cover EMS equipment contracts, a purchasing cooperative agreement, and other routine approvals.
- Approve participation in NCDIT broadband grant up to $1.42 M for 319 locations
- Approve $3,920 contract with McGill Associates for Smithville Park storm‑water permit renewal
- Adopt resolution to call a public hearing on closing a portion of Boones Neck Road near Holden Beach
- Accept Year 2 SAMHSA Treatment Court Grant of $400,000 for the adult treatment court project
- Ratify disaster debris management contracts with Southern Disaster Recovery, LLC and CTC Disaster Response, Inc.
Board of Commissioners
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of budget and contract items, including large chemical supply contracts for water and wastewater treatment. They will also consider funding for a parking lot repair at Brunswick Community College, a floodplain study, and a pump purchase for the West Brunswick Wastewater Treatment Plant. Additional items include fee waivers, interlocal fire code agreements, and a construction‑management method for a new school.
- Approve 11 water and wastewater chemical contracts totaling $2,251,344.00
- Approve $100,000 ARPA funds for repaving the Odell Williamson parking lot at Brunswick Community College
- Approve $89,320 contract for three KSB Model Sewabloc K 200-316G VF pumps for West Brunswick Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Approve $32,000 restated contract with Geosyntec Consultants for the CawCaw and Little CawCaw Swamp floodplain study
- Approve $29,305 task order for on‑call services from State Utility Contractors, Inc.
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including $2,251,344 in water/wastewater chemical contracts, a $25,000 opioid settlement fund resolution for naloxone distribution, and a resolution approving the construction management at risk delivery method for a new north-end school. The board also approved legislative goals for NCACC, including repealing a delinquency notice posting requirement and reforming certificate of need laws. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved $2,251,344 for 11 water/wastewater chemical contracts (5-0)
- Approved $25,000 opioid settlement fund for naloxone distribution (5-0)
- Approved construction management at risk for new north-end school (5-0)
- Approved $100K ARPA funds for Brunswick Community College parking lot repair (5-0)
- Approved $89,230 sole source pump purchase for West Brunswick WWTP (5-0)
- Approved legislative goals for NCACC 2025-2026 agenda (5-0)
- Appointed Anthony Grimaldi to Substance Use, Addiction, and Mental Health Commission (5-0)
- Approved interlocal fire code agreements with Belville and Bolivia (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider several actions, including accepting a $29,783,014 DEQ funding offer for the Shallotte WWTP Expansion and a $1,434,700 engineering services agreement for the Bell Swamp Water Transmission Main. They will also review contracts for uniform services, a $182,414 purchase of an odor control unit, and multiple deeds of dedication for water and sewer infrastructure. Public hearings will be held on three Unified Development Ordinance amendments related to pool fencing, Board of Adjustment alternates, and casitas in outdoor RV parks.
- Approve $29,783,014 DEQ funding for the Shallotte WWTP Expansion (Mulberry Project)
- Authorize $1,434,700 engineering services contract with McKim and Creed for Bell Swamp Water Transmission Main design
- Approve $182,414 purchase of an odor control unit from Evoqua Water Technologies LLC
- Approve services agreement with Unifirst Corporation for uniform services
- Consider acceptance of deeds of dedication for water and sewer infrastructure at Bluewater Mini Storage, Eagle Run Phase 4B, and Evolve Apartments Phase 1A
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several utility infrastructure contracts and grant applications. The meeting includes decisions on water and sewer deeds of dedication and the potential transfer of property to the Board of Education.
- Design-Build Agreement with Crowder Construction Company for $3,248,084.00 for a biosolids processing facility
- Progressive Design-Build Agreement with State Utility Contractors Inc. for $717,136.00 for St James Water Phase One
- Grant Agreement with N.C. Department of Environmental Quality for $30,183
- Deeds of dedication for water and sewer infrastructure at Bella Point, Ocean Point, and Rich Square
- Resolution to donate two Sheriff's Office vehicles to the Village of Bald Head Island
Board of Commissioners
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to execute an opioid litigation settlement with Kroger. The agenda also includes approving over $2.2 million in utility maintenance contracts and reviewing proposed changes to development ordinances. Additionally, the Board will discuss various grant applications and service agreements for county departments.
- Resolution authorizing the Kroger opioid litigation settlement and supplemental agreement
- $2,231,409.19 in utility maintenance, repair, and operation contracts
- $19,700 in ARP-enabled funds for library furnishings at Rourk and Leland branches
- Interlocal agreements with St. James and Varnamtown for fire code services
- Proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendments regarding trees and landscaping
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the FY2025 Budget Ordinance, Fees, and Capital Improvement Plan. Commissioners will also review a request to allocate $1,000,000 in ARPA funds for employment restoration projects. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on a water system merger with the City of Southport.
- $1,000,000 ARPA funding request for pre-pandemic employment restoration
- Adoption of FY2025 Budget Ordinance, Fees, and Capital Improvement Plan
- Approval of City of Southport water and wastewater system merger agreement
- $79,113.70 eRate funding acceptance for Brunswick County Library broadband
- $40,000 renovation for the Register of Deeds building
Board of Commissioners
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the fiscal year 2025 budget study session. Aside from standard call-to-order and adjournment procedures, no ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or fee changes are scheduled for discussion at this gathering.
- FY 2025 budget study session presentation
Board of Commissioners
The Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2025 budget and capital improvement plan. The agenda also includes decisions on water infrastructure dedications and several service contracts.
- $354,870 contract for Shallotte Water Meter Replacement Project
- $70,200 appropriation for Sewer Transmission Line Revenues
- FY 2024 contract with CRCI, Inc. for substance use recovery services
- Resolution to donate four scene lights to Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department
- Implementation of the ARROW Program using Opioid Settlement Funds
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider the recommended budget ordinance, capital improvement plan, and fee schedule for FY 2025. The meeting includes votes on several school repair contracts and playground equipment installations.
- FY 2025 Recommended Budget Ordinance, Capital Improvement Plan, and Schedule of Fees
- School contracts: $373,000 for Belville Elementary fire alarms, $602,518 for Southport Elementary roof, and $456,751 for Waccamaw K-8 roof
- Playground equipment: $252,719.95 for Cedar Grove Park and $200,915.78 for Dutchman Creek Park
- On-call construction contract with State Utility Contractors not to exceed $250,000 per work task
- Design-build delivery method for the Government Complex Improvement Project
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will receive presentations regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Discussions include updates on community paramedicine, elections, and utilities fees.
- Budget FY 2025 workshop presentation
- Community Paramedicine budget information from Lyle Johnston
- Board of Elections budget information from Sara Lavere
- Utilities fee presentation from John Nichols
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a funding offer for the Longwood Road Sewer Project and a $2.8 million commitment for the 74/76 Water Tank Project. The meeting also includes several deeds of dedication for water and sewer infrastructure across multiple developments.
- Funding offer of $14,956,200.00 for the Longwood Road Sewer Project
- Estimated $2,889,000 commitment for the 74/76 Water Tank Project
- Professional Services agreement with McGill Associates for $1,337,450
- Appropriation of $77,860 to the Board of Elections for a second primary
- Contract with N-Focus, Inc. for the Unified Development Ordinance Modernization Project
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review an appropriation of $886,335 in ARPA funds for employment projects and hold a public hearing on water and sewer system development fees. The meeting includes decisions on several water line projects and updates to the Unified Development Ordinance.
- Appropriation of $886,335 in ARPA funds for Restoring Pre-Pandemic Employment
- Public hearing on Water and Sewer System Development Fee Analysis
- Proposed UDO amendments regarding Voluntary Agricultural District and industrial/business park roadways
- Grant applications for Bolivia Area, Longwood Rd. Area, and Mid-Atlantic Industrial Rail Park water projects
- Construction agreement with Highland Roofing Company for the old transfer station roof
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts and administrative resolutions. Key items include water system upgrades, vehicle acquisitions, and a request for authority to regulate heritage trees.
- Contract with T&H Construction of NC Inc. for $2,522,360.37 for Town of Navassa Water Distribution System Rehabilitation
- Appropriation of $84,000 for two 2024 Toyota Tacoma pick-up trucks for Code Administration
- Emergency hauling contract with EMA Resources Inc. for West Brunswick Regional WWTF not to exceed $91,100
- Resolution requesting NC General Assembly authority to establish tree regulations for heritage tree protections
- Deeds of Dedication for water/sewer infrastructure at 2100 Enterprise Drive, Glendale Arbor, and Middle Creek Village
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss a one-year inmate healthcare agreement with Wellpath LLC and a public hearing on property acquisition for economic development. The meeting includes several infrastructure approvals and a presentation from NCDOT on traffic impact analysis.
- Agreement with Wellpath LLC for Detention Center Inmate Healthcare Services valued at $2,101,695
- Emergency contract ratification with Sandy’s Hauling & Backhoe Service Inc. for $241,520 for a force main drill replacement on Old Ocean Hwy
- Purchase of seven ambulances from Frazer, LTD using FY 23/24 and ARPA funds
- Engineering task orders with McKim and Creed for $12,500 and $22,500 for water and wastewater facilities
- Public hearing regarding the installation of infrastructure and purchase of real property for economic development
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts and grant applications. Key items include water system upgrades, school window replacements, and updates to the Unified Development Ordinance.
- Contract with Fortiline for $2,440,444.00 for Shallotte water system meter replacements
- Contract with WxTite LLC for $411,962 for window replacements at The Coast School
- EPA Grant Agreement amendment of $2,631,250 for Northwest WTP to Bell Swamp project
- Resolution seeking special legislation to establish local Tree Removal Regulations
- Adoption of the Brunswick County Comprehensive Transportation Plan presented by NCDOT
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review a healthcare services agreement for the Detention Center and the use of ARPA funds for water meters in Shallotte. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure deeds, grant awards, and staffing for Tax Administration.
- Agreement with Wellpath LLC for Inmate Healthcare Services valued at $2,101,695
- Authorization of $500,000 in ARPA funds for Town of Shallotte water meter replacement
- State 911 Board grant award of $66,647.12
- Contract deduction of $67,654.00 for Utilities Operation Center Expansion with Paragon Building Corporation
- Proposed $2.50 per hour night shift differential for specific Sheriff's Office roles
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts, grant acceptances for health services, and a transportation plan presentation. Decisions include funding for employment projects and the purchase of an ADA-compliant shower and restroom trailer.
- Appropriation of $717,460 in ARPA funds for pre-pandemic employment project
- Contract for installation of approximately 40 long side water taps on Whispering Pines Street
- Contract with Port City Builders Inc. for Union Elementary window replacements
- Purchase of a 5 station ADA-Compliant Shower and Restroom Trailer from Comforts of Home Services, Inc.
- Approval of 2023 unpaid tax liens advertisement on real property
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is conducting a workshop to review goals and objectives for the 2024/25 fiscal year. Various department directors will provide presentations on their specific objectives for the upcoming period.
- Closed session to discuss personnel
- FY 24/25 goals presentations from Engineering, Planning, and Code Administration
- FY 24/25 goals presentations from Tax, Register of Deeds, and Information Technology
- FY 24/25 goals presentations from Utilities, Parks and Recreation, and Emergency Services
- FY 24/25 goals presentations from Sheriff’s Office, Library, Health Services, and Social Services
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review several infrastructure contracts, including school upgrades and sewer system modeling. The body is also deciding on public housing payment standards and the abandonment of a portion of Bill Holden Road.
- Construction Manager agreement with W.M. Jordan Company for Town Creek Elementary School Phase II for $4,262,761
- Professional Service Agreement with Cape Fear Engineering for Bolivia By-Pass Transmission Force Main for $848,110
- Purchase of 911 Center Backup Site console workstations from Evans Consoles Inc. for over $146,000
- Proposed increase in public housing payment standard rates from 110% to 120% of HUD Fair Market Rents
- Public hearing regarding a petition to abandon a 0.02-mile portion of Bill Holden Road
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Closed session regarding personnel