Camden County public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss a proposed agreement to purchase the South Mills Water Association system for $1.00. The meeting also includes the election of a Board Chair and Vice Chair and the establishment of the 2024 meeting and holiday schedules.
- Proposed SMWA System Transfer and Purchase Agreement for $1.00
- Resolution 2023-12-01 establishing the 2024 Regular Meeting Schedule
- Lease renewal of county property at 390 US 158
- Lease renewal of county property at 151 Gumberry Road
- Approval of bonds for Finance Officer, Sheriff, Register of Deeds, Tax Assessor/Collector, and Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss awarding a $24,520 demolition contract for condemned properties and a preliminary plat for the North River Crossing Phase 3 subdivision. Other agenda items include a youth football proposal and a high school traffic analysis.
- Proposed $24,520 contract with CCP Contractors for demolition at 165 & 167 Alder Branch and 1275 & 1330 NC Highway 343 South
- Preliminary Plan for North River Crossing Phase 3 Major Subdivision (15 single family lots on Ditch Bank Rd)
- Camden High School Traffic Impact Analysis
- Youth Football Proposal
- Cooperative Extension MOA
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a preliminary plat for a 15-lot single-family subdivision on Ditch Bank Road. The board will also discuss a contract extension for Tetra Tech and a bid award for Well Site 4.
- Public hearing for North River Crossing Phase 3 Subdivision (15 lots on 20.15 acres)
- Tetra Tech contract extension
- Well Site 4 bid and contract award
- Resolution 2023-10-01 supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
- Budget amendment and 2023 tax collection order
Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners will discuss awarding a demolition contract for properties on Alder Branch and NC Highway 343 South. The board will also review a July tax report and set a public hearing for the North River Crossing Phase 3 Subdivision.
- Proposed $24,520 demolition contract with CCP Contractors for 165 & 167 Alder Branch and 1275 & 1330 NC Highway 343 South
- Setting of a public hearing for North River Crossing Phase 3 Subdivision
- Review of the July Monthly Tax Report
- Introduction of new County Librarian Rodney Wooten
- Budget amendments and tax collection reports
The Board of Commissioners tabled a $24,520 demolition contract for properties on Alder Branch Road and NC Highway 343 South to consult with the County Attorney and allow for crop harvests. The Board also approved the tax report and a consent agenda including a public hearing for a new subdivision. The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board approved its monthly report.
- Tabled demolition contract for 165 & 167 Alder Branch Road and 1275 & 1330 NC Highway 343 South (5-0)
- Approved tax report (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda, including public hearing for North River Crossing Phase 3 Subdivision on October 2, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved South Camden Water & Sewer District monthly report (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting to appoint Finance Officer Stephanie Jackson as the signatory for a land transaction. This action was required for the closing of Lot Six in the Commerce Park to Lucia Specialized Hauling to occur on August 24, 2023.
- Authorized Finance Officer Stephanie Jackson as signatory for the transaction of Lot Six in the Commerce Park to Lucia Specialized Hauling (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding text amendments to the County Code of Ordinances for clarification of zoning and development standards. The board will also review bids for the development of Well Site 4.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 2023-08-01 to amend Chapter 151 regarding zoning districts and development standards
- Review of bids for Well Site 4, with a total project appropriation of $1,000,000.00
- Proposed contract award for Well Site 4 contract-2 (raw water transmission line)
- Proposed rejection and re-advertising of the single bid for Well Site 4 contract-1 (well drilling)
- Appointment to the Library Board
The Board of Commissioners approved a text amendment to the County Code of Ordinances and awarded a raw water transmission line contract. They also approved the County Manager's salary increase and reappointed a member to the Library Board.
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-08-01 amending the Camden County Code of Ordinances (4-0)
- Awarded Contract-2 for raw water transmission line to Enviro-Tech Unlimited for $933,739 (4-0)
- Rejected single bid for Contract-1 (well drilling, testing, and development) and ordered re-advertisement (4-0)
- Reappointed Sandra Duckwall to the Library Board (4-0)
- Approved County Manager's salary step increase to $122,039 (4-0)
- Approved Tax Report as presented (4-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and $100 for Operation Santa Claus (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (19 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss updates to personnel policies regarding shared leave and cell phone usage. The meeting also includes the review of a May tax report and the appointment of a voting delegate for the NCACC Annual Conference.
- Proposed Shared Leave Policy amendment to allow donation of sick leave
- Proposed Breaks and Cell Phone Usage Policy
- May Monthly Tax Report
- Appointment of NCACC Annual Conference Voting Delegate
- Setting a public hearing for a text amendment to the Camden County Code of Ordinances
The Board of Commissioners voted against reopening Swap and Shop areas at convenience sites due to concerns over trash and maintenance. The Board also approved personnel policy updates, a tax report, and various administrative appointments.
- Denied motion to reopen Swap and Shop areas at convenience sites (2-3)
- Approved Personnel Policy updates (5-0)
- Approved Tax Report (5-0)
- Appointed Vice Chair Ross Munro as NCACC Annual Conference voting delegate (5-0)
- Appointed Chair Tiffney White as NCACC Annual Conference alternate voting delegate (5-0)
- Approved South Camden Water & Sewer District monthly report (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including budget and school budget amendments (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education held a joint meeting to discuss the new high school construction project. The Board of Commissioners approved a budget of $80 million for the project. The plan involves a two-story structure on the 343 site with a capacity for 976 students.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Set budget at $80 million for new high school (4-1)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget and the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program. The board is also considering several new business items, including a debris management contract extension and board appointments.
- Public hearing for Proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget
- Public hearing for Proposed 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
- Resolution 2023-06-01 regarding Salaries & Compensation for Various Boards and Commissions
- Debris Management Contract Extension
- BusPatrol Automated School Bus Cameras
The Board of Commissioners approved the proposed FY 2023-2024 Budget, the accompanying Schedule of Fees, and the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program. Additionally, the Board adopted an ordinance allowing the installation of automated school bus safety cameras.
- Approved 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program (5-0)
- Approved FY 2023-2024 Budget and Schedule of Fees (5-0)
- Approved tax report (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2032-06-02 for automated school bus safety cameras (5-0)
- Approved debris management contract extension with Phillips & Jordan, Inc. (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-06-01 for board and commission salaries (5-0)
- Reappointed Michele Ward to Tourism Development Authority and Zenas Jennings to South Camden Fire Commission (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and tax reports (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board held a budget work session, reaching consensus on several items for the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget: appropriating $3M of the requested $3,279,276 for school operating costs and the full $587,200 for school capital needs; including new positions for EMS Director, Sheriff's Office (7), Museum/Elections, and a Social Worker, while excluding a Maintenance position and a part-time Custodian; including requested vehicles; and not funding the EDC. Capital projects were also discussed and categorized as funded, unfunded, or identified. No formal votes were taken; decisions were by consensus.
- Consensus to appropriate $3M of $3,279,276 for school operating costs and $587,200 for school capital
- Consensus to include new EMS Director, Sheriff's Office (7 positions), Museum/Elections, and Social Worker in proposed budget
- Consensus to not include new Maintenance position or part-time Custodian in proposed budget
- Consensus to include requested vehicles in proposed budget
- Consensus to not appropriate funds to EDC for 2023-2024
- Consensus to add South Mills Convenience Site to Recommended/Unfunded capital projects
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the sale of approximately 6.72 acres of land to D.T. Read Steel Company, Inc. The board will also discuss a new high school and the renewal of a regional library agreement.
- Public hearing for sale of 6.72 acres in Camden Commerce Park to D.T. Read Steel Company, Inc. at $35,000 per acre
- Renewal of the East Albemarle Regional Library Agreement for a three-year term
- Discussion of a new high school
- Setting public hearings for the FY 2023-2024 Budget and 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program
- Review of the March Monthly Tax Report
The Board approved the sale of approximately 6.72 acres in the Camden Commerce Park to D.T. Read Steel Company at $35,000 per acre. Commissioners also authorized a 60-day investigation into viable land tracts for a new high school. Several administrative agreements and board appointments were approved.
- Authorized Purchase and Sale Agreement with D.T. Read Steel Company for 6.72 acres at $35,000 per acre (5-0)
- Approved continued research with MB Kahn for a two-story high school on the 343 site (5-0)
- Denied authorization to research a specific 70-acre site for the high school (2-3)
- Authorized County Manager to investigate viable land tracts for the new high school for up to 60 days (3-2)
- Approved the tax report as presented (5-0)
- Approved three-year agreement with East Albemarle Regional Library (5-0)
- Appointed County Manager Erin Burke to represent the County in the South Mills Water Association (5-0)
- Approved various board appointments and the resignation of Tammie Krauss from the Community Advisory Committee (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board conducted a budget work session to review capital improvement projects, staffing priorities, and vehicle requests. No formal votes were taken; the Board reached consensus on the priority ranking of staffing requests and potential COLA percentages.
- Ranked staffing priorities by consensus: 1. EMS, 2. Sheriff’s Office (7 positions), 3. Elections/Museum Assistant, 4. Distribution & Collection Tech, 5. Maintenance Worker, 6. Custodian (PT), 7. Grounds Keeping (seasonal), 8. DSS IMC
- Reached consensus to review COLA at 4% and 5%
Board of Commissioners
The Camden County Board of Commissioners will discuss a request to prominently display the national motto on government buildings and law enforcement vehicles. The board is also reviewing tax reports, a sheriff's office salary study, and the relocation of tax and planning offices.
- Resolution 2023-04-01 to display 'In God We Trust' in a prominent location
- Sheriff's Office Salary Study
- Tax and Planning Offices relocation
- Public hearing setting for Commerce Park Property Sale
- 2023-2025 JCPC Grant Application
The Board of Commissioners approved a salary increase for the Sheriff's Office based on a regional study and authorized up to $200,000 for relocating Tax and Planning offices. The Board also adopted a resolution to display the National Motto and set the annual date for the Camden Heritage Festival. A poll regarding the high school site on 343 resulted in a 2-3 split against the location.
- Approved pay increase for Camden County Sheriff’s Office (5-0)
- Authorized relocation of Tax & Planning offices, not to exceed $200,000 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2023-04-01 to display National Motto 'In God We Trust' (5-0)
- Set Camden Heritage Festival for the 3rd Saturday of September annually starting 2024 (5-0)
- Accepted report of $365,308.67 in unpaid real property tax liens and set advertising date for April 28, 2023 (5-0)
- Scheduled Board of Equalization and Review for May 1, 2023 to July 3, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved tax report and consent agenda (5-0)
- Polled Board on building high school on 343; result was 2-3 against
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners and Board of Education held a joint meeting to discuss the new high school project. The Board of Commissioners voted to proceed with a two-story design option, despite some members expressing concerns over the site location and budget.
- Approved motion for MB Kahn and Moseley Architects to move forward with two-story design (3-2)
- Approved agenda (4-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will discuss a supplemental opioid settlement resolution and a design-build contract for the Treasure Point Park Rural Education Center. The meeting also includes board appointments and various budget amendments.
- Resolution 2023-03-01 Approving Supplemental Opioid Settlement
- Design and construction management contract with Cahoon & Kasten Architects for Treasure Point Park Rural Education Center
- Appointments for Tourism Development Authority and Library Board
- Budget and School Budget Amendments
- Proposal from US Motto Action Committee to display "In God We Trust" on government buildings
The Board of Commissioners approved a design and construction management contract for the Treasure Point Rural Education Center. The Board also made several decisions regarding water allocations for the South Mills Water Association and approved a supplemental opioid settlement.
- Approved design and construction management contract with Cahoon & Kasten Architects (4-0)
- Approved sale of 26,000 gallons of water per day to South Mills Water Association for South Mills Landing (4-0)
- Denied water allocation request for Wharf’s Landing Phase II (4-0)
- Denied request for standing emergency water agreement; will consider allocations case-by-case (4-0)
- Denied request to permanently provide water to South Mills Water Association for its entire customer base (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2023-03-01 for supplemental opioid settlement (4-0)
- Approved reappointment of Sarah Hill to Tourism Development Authority and appointment of Katie Koch to Library Board (4-0)
- Approved Tax Report (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held an annual retreat to review county projects and staffing. Members reached consensus to seek cost estimates for office relocations and a cost analysis for potential Emergency Medical Services. The Board also agreed to permanently close the Shiloh Convenience Center 'swap shop'.
- Consensus to fund needed library furniture and equipment from FY 2022-2023 budget
- Consensus to seek detailed information for new Parks & Recreation / Senior Center construction
- Consensus to instruct County Manager to provide cost analysis for potential Emergency Medical Services
- Consensus to acquire cost estimates for potential office relocations
- Approved acquiring estimates for potential demolition of Tax and Planning building (4-1)
- Consensus to permanently close the Shiloh Convenience Center 'swap shop'
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners and Board of Education held a joint meeting to review budget analysis and construction estimates for a new high school. No final budget allocation was decided; the boards will revisit the request after the Board of Education's next meeting to rank priorities and capacity needs.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Entered and exited Closed Session to consult attorneys (unanimous)
- Decided to defer final budget allocation until after the next Board of Education meeting
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is considering a purchase and sale agreement for land on 343N to accommodate the proposed Camden County High School. The body will also review a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office and several resolutions regarding retiring law enforcement personnel.
- Purchase and sale agreement for land adjacent to the high school site on 343N
- Budget amendment of $49,265.29 for Sheriff's Office salary adjustments
- Resolution 2023-02-01 awarding badges and sidearm to Rodney Meads for $1.00
- Resolution 2023-02-02 awarding badges and sidearm to Scott Wentz for $1.00
- Resolution 2023-02-03 awarding sidearm to Tony Perry for $1.00
The Board of Commissioners approved a budget amendment for Sheriff's Office salary adjustments and authorized an emergency water provision contract for the South Mills Water Association. The Board also approved several board appointments and resolutions to award badges and sidearms to retiring officers.
- Approved Budget Amendment 2022-23-BA029 for Sheriff's Office salaries (5-0)
- Authorized emergency water contract with South Mills Water Association (5-0)
- Tabled Purchase and Sale Agreement for proposed Camden County High School (5-0)
- Adopted resolutions awarding badges and sidearms to Rodney Meads, Scott Wentz, and Tony Perry (5-0)
- Approved appointments for Katherine Silverwood (Tourism Development Authority) and Lynne McLain (Senior Tar Heel Legislature) (5-0)
- Approved Tax Report as presented (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and surplus property disposal (5-0)
- Approved South Camden Water & Sewer District monthly report (5-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved the immediate sale of 30,000 gallons of water per day to the South Mills Water Association due to mechanical failures at the association's plant. The decision is contingent upon a contract being finalized by Tuesday. The County Attorney is authorized to enter the agreement and report the matter to the Utilities Commission.
- Approved immediate sale of 30,000 gallons of water per day to South Mills Water Association contingent on a contract by Tuesday (4-0)
- Authorized County Attorney to enter into a legal agreement to protect County and resident interests (4-0)
- Authorized County Attorney to report the matter to the Utilities Commission (4-0)
- Approved recusal of Chair Tiffney White from the matter (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review proposed changes to the Animal Control & Protection Ordinance and discuss lot size requirements for the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting also includes a presentation of the FY 2021-2022 audit and several board appointments.
- Proposed amendments to the Animal Control & Protection Ordinance
- UDO discussion on lot size requirements
- FY 2021-2022 Audit Presentation by Thompson, Price, Scott & Adams
- Planning Board appointments for Tom White and David Bundy
- Board of Adjustment appointments for Briant Robey and Tom White
The Board of Commissioners approved several board appointments and a tax report. They authorized the County Manager to review proposed changes to the Animal Control & Protection Ordinance. The Board also approved a consent agenda including budget amendments and a surplus property request.
- Approved Tax Report (5-0)
- Authorized County Manager to review Animal Control & Protection Ordinance changes (5-0)
- Approved Planning Board appointments of Tom White and David Bundy (5-0)
- Approved Board of Adjustment appointments of Tom White and Briant Robey (5-0)
- Approved South Camden Water & Sewer District monthly report (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments and surplus of a $5,000 event tent (5-0)
- Approved amended agenda (5-0)