Camden County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including approving bonds, adopting a 2026 regular meeting schedule, and reviewing a lease agreement for Harmoni Towers. They will also discuss an EMS billing and debt set‑off policy and schedule a special meeting for a quasi‑judicial hearing on a special use permit for B&M Investments. The meeting includes routine items such as elections of officers, public comments, and reports from the county manager and departments.

• Approval of Bonds
• Resolution Establishing the 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule
• Harmoni Towers Lease Agreement
• EMS Billing & Debt Setoff Policy
• Special Meeting scheduled for Jan 13, 2026 on B&M Investments Special Use Permit

The Camden County Board of Commissioners approved a package of bonds for the County, Finance Officer, Tourism Development Authority, fire commissions, drainage district, Register of Deeds, Sheriff and Tax Assessor. They also entered a 1‑year‑7‑month interlocal agreement with Pasquotank County for animal shelter services and adopted a $120,000 budget amendment for Administration‑building improvements. Additional actions included electing new officers, amending the agenda, and adopting the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approved closed session to consult attorney (5‑0)
• Amended agenda to add Register of Deeds bond and audit contract amendment (5‑0)
• Elected Jason Banks as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Troy Leary as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal animal shelter services agreement with Pasquotank County for 1 yr 7 mo (5‑0)
• Approved bonds for County officials and agencies (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution establishing 2026 regular meeting schedule (5‑0)
• Approved $120,000 budget amendment for Administration building improvements (5‑0)

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to receive a Director's report from Chas Sawyer. No other specific action items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Director's Report by Chas Sawyer

The Board held a closed session to consult the county attorney, then reconvened for open business. Commissioners elected Jason Banks as Chair and Troy Leary as Vice Chair. The Board unanimously approved a package of county bonds, a 1‑year, 7‑month interlocal animal‑shelter agreement with Pasquotank County, a $120,000 budget amendment for Administration Building improvements, a lease draft with Harmoni Towers, the EMS Billing and Setoff Policy, and an amendment to audit contracts.

• Approved multiple county bonds for various offices and districts (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved 1‑year, 7‑month interlocal agreement with Pasquotank County for animal shelter services (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved $120,000 budget amendment for Administration Building improvements (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved drafting of lease agreement with Harmoni Towers (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved EMS Billing and Setoff Policy (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved amendment to audit contracts (unanimous 5‑0)
• Elected Jason Banks as Board Chair (unanimous 5‑0)
• Elected Troy Leary as Vice Chair (unanimous 5‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Camden County Board of Adjustment will meet to consider a Notice of Violation Appeal Application. The board will also review minutes from the June 18, 2025, meeting.

• Notice of Violation Appeal Application UDO#2025-10-216 from B & M Investments of NC, LLC regarding Special Use Permit UDO#2016-08-10

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting to consider a range of items, including a public hearing on a property sale and updates on a moratorium and health insurance for county officers. New business items include an intercom system for Grandy Primary School, a tax report, Operation Santa Claus, a facility study request for qualifications, an EMS automatic aid policy, resolutions accepting a directed projects grant, a water treatment plant storage expansion proposal, and a solid waste fee discussion. The meeting will also address consent agenda items such as budget amendments and library waivers, and make board appointments.

• Public hearing on Property Sale – Erin Burke
• Grandy Primary School Intercom System – Dr. Brandon Ratliff / Mike Reaves
• RO Water Treatment Plant Finished Water Storage Expansion Proposal – Chas Sawyer
• Solid Waste Fee Discussion – Erin Burke
• Facility Study Request for Qualifications – Erin Burke

The Board approved the sale of a 10‑acre parcel in the Commerce Park to Mangum Holdings for $15,000 per acre. It also extended county health insurance benefits to commissioners, approved a $150 donation to Caswell Developmental Center, and approved several water‑related grants and projects. The interlocal animal services agreement was tabled, and board appointments and the consent agenda were approved.

• Approved sale of 10‑acre Commerce Park parcel to Mangum Holdings ($15,000/acre) (5-0)
• Approved extension of county health insurance benefits to commissioners (5-0)
• Tabled interlocal agreement for animal services (5-0)
• Approved $150 donation to Caswell Developmental Center (5-0)
• Approved facility study request for qualifications (5-0)
• Approved EMS Automatic Aid Policy (5-0)
• Approved finished water storage expansion proposal (5-0)
• Approved board appointments for Social Services and ABC Boards (4-1)

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to receive a Director's Report from Chas Sawyer. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Director's Report by Chas Sawyer

The Commissioners voted to sell a 10‑acre parcel south of the Camden Commerce Park to Mangum Holdings, LLC for $15,000 per acre. They also approved extending the County health‑insurance benefit to Commissioners at their own expense and tabled the interlocal animal‑services agreement with Pasquotank County. Additional actions included a $150 donation to the Caswell Developmental Center, approval of the finished water storage expansion proposal, and reappointments to the Social Services and ABC Boards.

• Approved sale of 10‑acre County property to Mangum Holdings, LLC at $15,000 per acre (5‑0)
• Approved extension of County health‑insurance benefit to Commissioners (5‑0)
• Tabled interlocal agreement for animal services with Pasquotank County (5‑0)
• Approved $150 donation to Caswell Developmental Center for Operation Santa Claus (5‑0)
• Approved finished water storage expansion proposal (5‑0)
• Approved EMS Automatic Aid Policy (5‑0)
• Approved facility study request for qualifications (5‑0)
• Approved reappointments to Social Services and ABC Boards (4‑1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Unified Development Ordinance text amendment. The body will also consider a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans and updates to the water services schedule of fees.

• Public hearing for UDO 2025-08-201 Text Amendment
• Resolution 2025-10-01 Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
• Water Services Schedule of Fees
• Replacement of Sheriff's Vehicle
• Setting a public hearing for Commerce Park Property Sale

The Board approved a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance adding a 3‑acre minimum lot size for event venues. It also adopted a Leash Ordinance, approved two additional temporary EMS positions, and authorized a budget amendment to replace a Sheriff’s vehicle. Additional actions included approving surplus property disposal, updating water service fees, and adopting a workers’ compensation policy.

• Approved UDO 2025-08-201 text amendment (3‑acre event venue lot minimum) (5‑0)
• Approved Leash Ordinance (5‑0)
• Approved two temporary EMS part‑time positions (5‑0)
• Approved Budget Amendment for replacement Sheriff’s vehicle (5‑0)
• Approved surplus of 5‑ton military truck (5‑0)
• Approved amended Water Services Schedule of Fees (5‑0)
• Approved Workers’ Compensation Policy (5‑0)
• Reappointed Gale Perry to Jury Commission (5‑0)

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board will conduct its regular October 6 meeting. Items include calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, hearing public comments, and a director's report from Chas Sawyer before adjourning.

• Call to Order
• Consideration and approval of agenda
• Public Comments session
• Director's Report by Chas Sawyer
• Adjournment

The Board unanimously approved a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance adding a 3‑acre lot‑size minimum for event venues. It also adopted a leash ordinance, approved two new temporary EMS positions, and authorized the surplus of a 5‑ton military truck and a replacement vehicle for the Sheriff’s Office. Additional actions included updating water service fees, adopting a workers’ compensation policy, and scheduling a public hearing on the Commerce Park property sale.

• Approved UDO 2025-08-201 text amendment adding 3‑acre lot minimum for event venues (5‑0)
• Approved Leash Ordinance (5‑0)
• Approved two EMS temporary part‑time positions (5‑0)
• Approved surplus of 5‑ton military truck valued at $25,000 (5‑0)
• Approved Budget Amendment 20256-26-BA026 for replacement Sheriff vehicle (5‑0)
• Approved amended Water Services Schedule of Fees (5‑0)
• Approved Workers’ Compensation Policy (5‑0)
• Set public hearing for Commerce Park property sale on Nov 3 2025 (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Camden County Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on September 17, 2025. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: call to order, approval of the agenda, review of June 18, 2025 minutes, and consideration of the next meeting date. No old business or specific new business items are listed. The board will then adjourn.

• Call to Order & Welcome
• Consideration of Agenda
• Consideration of Minutes (June 18, 2025)
• Consider Date of Next Meeting
• Adjourn

Board of Commissioners

The Board will first consider the meeting agenda. It will then discuss animal shelter services, presented by Erin Burke. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• Consideration of agenda
• Discussion of animal shelter services (Erin Burke)

The Board approved its agenda unanimously. It then directed County Manager Erin Burke to investigate and negotiate a possible agreement with Pasquotank County for animal shelter services and to gather cost information for a holding facility in Camden County. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Directed manager to investigate and negotiate potential animal shelter agreement with Pasquotank County and to gather cost info for a holding facility (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hear public input on the proposed sale of the Commerce Park property. They will also consider an EMS budget amendment request, a leash ordinance discussion, and a tax report. Several resolutions and appointments are scheduled, and a consent agenda includes routine budget and tax items.

• Public Hearing – Commerce Park Property Sale (presented by Erin Burke)
• EMS Budget Amendment Request (presented by Joe Zaller)
• Leash Ordinance Discussion (presented by Erin Burke)
• Tax Report (presented by Lisa Anderson)
• Resolution 2025-09-01 – Awarding of Badges and Sidearm to Margaret Durham (Sheriff Jones)

The Board approved the conveyance of 7.48 acres in the Camden Commerce Park to CT Metering Solutions for $36,000 per acre. It also adopted the updated 2023 North Carolina Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement, approved an EMS budget amendment for a centralized supply room, and approved the county tax report. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution awarding a badge and sidearm to retiring Detective Margaret Durham and reappointed members to several fire commissions and the Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeals Board.

• Approved sale of 7.48‑acre Commerce Park property to CT Metering Solutions ($36,000 per acre) (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑09‑01 awarding badge and sidearm to Detective Margaret Durham (5‑0)
• Approved updated 2023 North Carolina Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (5‑0)
• Approved EMS Budget Amendment for a centralized supply room (5‑0)
• Approved tax report as presented (5‑0)
• Reappointed Larry Glasscock Jr., George Tarkington, Zenas Jennings to South Camden VFD Fire Commission (5‑0)
• Reappointed Mike Whitehurst, Ray Albertson, Tiffney White to South Mills VFD Fire Commission (5‑0)
• Reappointed Wallace Lee Parr to Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeals Board (5‑0)

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board will meet to adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and receive a Director's Report from Chas Sawyer. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond routine business.

• Call to Order
• Consideration of Agenda
• Public Comments
• Director's Report – Chas Sawyer
• Adjournment

The Board voted 5-0 to approve the contract selling 7.48 acres of Commerce Park property to CT Metering Solutions, Inc. for $36,000 per acre. It also approved an EMS budget amendment for a centralized supply room and adopted the updated 2023 North Carolina Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement. Additional actions included awarding a badge and sidearm to Detective Margaret Durham, reappointing fire‑commission members, and approving the consent agenda items.

• Approved sale of 7.48‑acre Commerce Park property to CT Metering Solutions ($36,000/acre) (5-0)
• Approved EMS Budget Amendment for construction of a centralized EMS supply room (5-0)
• Adopted updated 2023 NC Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution awarding badge and sidearm to Detective Margaret Durham (5-0)
• Reappointed Larry Glasscock Jr., George Tarkington, Zenas Jennings to South Camden VFD Fire Commission (5-0)
• Reappointed Mike Whitehurst, Ray Albertson, Tiffney White to South Mills VFD Fire Commission (5-0)
• Reappointed Wallace Lee Parr to Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeals Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including budget amendments, tax refunds, and UDO amendment (5-0)

General

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will first consider the meeting agenda. They will then hear a presentation by Abigail Poirrier from YouthVoice. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Consideration of agenda
• YouthVoice presentation by Abigail Poirrier
• Adjournment

The Camden County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to approve the agenda as presented. No other actions were taken; the meeting included a YouthVoice presentation and was adjourned at 5:40 PM.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board will hold its regular meeting on August 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes call to order, agenda approval, public comments, and a Director’s Report from Chas Sawyer. No specific actions, contracts, or policy changes are listed. The meeting will take place in the Boardroom of the Camden Public Library, 118 Hwy 343 North.

• Director’s Report – Chas Sawyer

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a tax report, an amendment to the county code, a proclamation for Child Support Awareness Month, participation in an opioid settlement, and a proposal for a secondary access road to the new high school. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as budget amendments and a public hearing on a property sale. Board appointments to fire commissions and a conference delegate are also on the agenda.

• Secondary Access Road for New High School – presented by Vice Chair Leary
• Opioid Settlement Participation – presented by Erin Burke
• Chapter 111 Amendment of the Camden County Code of Ordinances – presented by Erin Burke
• Tax Report – presented by Lisa Anderson
• Public Hearing set for September 2, 2025 on Commerce Park Property Sale

The Commissioners voted 5‑0 to approve participation in the proposed Purdue Direct Settlement and to let the County Manager sign the settlement documents. They also approved the tax report, an amendment to Chapter 111 of the County Code, and the consent agenda that includes a property conveyance in the Commerce Park. A 3‑2 vote kept the planned secondary access road for the new high school unchanged.

• Approved participation in Purdue opioid settlement and authorized County Manager to sign (5-0)
• Approved tax report as presented (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 111 Ambulance Service ordinance (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including conveyance of 7.48 acres in Commerce Park to CT Metering Solutions (5-0)
• Motion to leave secondary access road for new high school as planned (3-2)
• Appointed Commissioner Jason Banks as NCACC voting delegate (5-0)
• Appointed Chair Tiffney White as NCACC alternate voting delegate (5-0)
• Tabled South Camden and South Mills VFD fire commission appointments to September meeting (5-0)

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct business, including a report from Director Chas Sawyer. No specific votes or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• Director's Report by Chas Sawyer

The Board adopted Ordinance 2025-07-01, amending Chapter 151 to add a Recreation Entertainment indoor and outdoor principal use category and to exclude Section M numbers 2 & 3. It also approved a $18,920 budget amendment for Southern Corrosion tank maintenance and extended the Waste Industries LLC contract. Additional actions included appointing County Attorney Lauren Arizaga‑Womble and approving the Center for Active Adults bylaws amendment.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-07-01 text amendment adding Recreation Entertainment use category (5-0)
• Approved $18,920 budget amendment for Southern Corrosion tank maintenance contract (5-0)
• Approved 5‑year contract extension with Waste Industries LLC (5-0)
• Approved appointment of County Attorney Lauren Arizaga‑Womble (5-0)
• Approved Center for Active Adults bylaws amendment (5-0)
• Approved SPCA contract increase to $50,000 for six months (5-0)
• Approved Timmons Group Scope & Fee proposal for Stream Model Development Phase 2B (5-0)
• Re‑inserted language requiring 500‑ft distance from child‑care centers into Section M #2 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will meet on July 7, 2025 to conduct its regular business. Commissioners will hear a public hearing on a text amendment to the county code, discuss several new business items including a Waste Industries LLC contract, a SPCA contract, and a resolution on EMS billing, and consider budget-related consent agenda items. The meeting also includes employee recognition, library presentations, and reports from the county manager and other departments.

• Waste Industries LLC Contract
• SPCA Contract
• Resolution 2025-07-01 in Regard to EMS Billing
• Stream Model Development Phase 2B Proposal
• Center for Active Adults Bylaws Amendment

The Board appointed Lauren Arizaga-Womble as County Attorney. It approved a text amendment to the Camden County Code adding a Recreation Entertainment indoor and outdoor principal use category and removing two items from Section M. The Board also approved a $18,920 budget amendment for Southern Corrosion tank maintenance, a five-year extension of the Waste Industries contract, the Timmons Group proposal for Stream Model Phase 2B, and an amendment to the Center for Active Adults bylaws. Additional actions included approving the SPCA contract increase to $50,000 for six months and re‑inserting language requiring event venues to be at least 500 feet from child‑care centers.

• Appointed Lauren Arizaga-Womble as County Attorney (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-07-01 text amendment adding Recreation Entertainment use category and excluding Section M numbers 2 & 3 (5-0)
• Approved $18,920 budget amendment for Southern Corrosion tank maintenance contract (5-0)
• Approved five-year extension of Waste Industries LLC contract (5-0)
• Approved Timmons Group Scope & Fee Proposal for Stream Model Development Phase 2B (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Center for Active Adults bylaws to require three members 55+ (5-0)
• Approved SPCA contract increase to $50,000 for six months (5-0)
• Re-inserted requirement that event venues be located at least 500 feet from existing child-care centers (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget and the accompanying Capital Improvement Program. The board will consider several resolutions, including salaries and compensation for boards and commissions, a hazard mitigation plan, and the award of a bid for the Treasure Point Extension Center. Additional items include routine reports, appointments, and a consent agenda of standard items.

• Public hearing on Proposed FY 2025‑2026 Budget – Erin Burke
• Public hearing on Proposed Capital Improvement Program – Erin Burke
• Resolution 2025-06-01: Salaries & Compensation for Various Boards and Commissions – Erin Burke
• Resolution 2025-06-02: Hazard Mitigation Plan – Brian Parnell
• Treasure Point Extension Center Bid Award – Erin Burke

The Camden County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget and schedule of fees. They also adopted the 2025‑2030 Capital Improvement Program, the Albemarle Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and a legal services contract while appointing an interim county attorney. Additionally, they awarded the Treasure Point Extension Center project for $2,398,000 and approved several resolutions and board appointments.

• Approved legal services contract with Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland and appointed Lauren Arizaga‑Womble as Interim County Attorney (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Budget and Schedule of Fees (5‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2030 Capital Improvement Program (5‑0)
• Adopted Albemarle Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution 2025‑06‑02) (5‑0)
• Awarded Treasure Point Extension Center project to A.R. Chesson Construction for $2,398,000 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑06‑01 on salaries & compensation for boards and commissions (5‑0)
• Approved board appointments for Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Tourism Development Authority, College of the Albemarle Board of Trustees, and Planning Board (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including meeting minutes and budget amendments (5‑0)

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to receive a Director's Report from Chas Sawyer. No other specific decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Director's Report by Chas Sawyer

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board will conduct its regular May 5 meeting. The agenda lists standard items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, public comments, and a new business segment featuring a Director's Report from Erin Burke. No specific policy decisions or contracts are listed for this session.

• Director's Report – Erin Burke
• Public Comments
• Consideration of Agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding NCDOT right of way acquisition and the Commerce Park property sale. The body will also consider resolutions regarding state bills and the issuance of a school bond anticipation note.

• Public hearing on NCDOT Right of Way Acquisition
• Public hearing on Commerce Park Property Sale
• Resolution for the Sale & Issuance of General Obligation School Bond Anticipation Note
• Probation Office Lease discussion
• Setting public hearings for FY 2025-2026 Budget and FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program

The Board approved the sale and issuance of a General Obligation School Bond Anticipation Note not to exceed $31 million, authorizing interim financing for the new high school; the motion passed unanimously (5‑0) with Jason Banks as mover. The Board also approved the NCDOT right‑of‑way purchase for $4,475 and the Commerce Park property sale to Southeastern Equipment Company, each passing 5‑0. Additional actions included scheduling a moratorium hearing, adopting tax reports, and approving a probation office lease.

• Approved $31 M school bond anticipation note (5-0, mover Jason Banks)
• Approved NCDOT right‑of‑way purchase for $4,475 (5-0, mover Jason Banks)
• Approved Commerce Park property sale to Southeastern Equipment Co (5-0, mover Sissy Aydlett)
• Approved moratorium hearing schedule for May 9 (3-2, mover Randy Krainiak)
• Approved February & March 2025 tax reports (5-0, mover Troy Leary)
• Approved lease for Probation Office space (5-0, mover Jason Banks)
• Adopted resolution opposing NC House Bill 765 (5-0, mover Jason Banks)
• Adopted resolution opposing NC Senate Bill 711 (5-0, mover Troy Leary)

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on April 16, 2025. Commissioners discussed capital improvement updates, water and wastewater planning, IT and security upgrades, department budget highlights, vehicle and personnel requests, and special appropriations. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were recorded during the session.

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the new high school project. Dr. Brandon Ratliff is scheduled to present various options for the project.

• Presentation of New High School Options by Dr. Brandon Ratliff

The Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were recorded in this joint meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to receive a Director's Report. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Director's Report

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will discuss several new business items, including a vehicle tax appeal and requests for land permission letters. They will consider the Economic Development Commission bylaws, a temporary construction easement for NCDOT, and set public hearings for a right‑of‑way acquisition on Highway 343 South and a Commerce Park property sale. Consent agenda items cover budget and school budget amendments, tax collection, and other routine matters.

• Vehicle Tax Appeal – Teri Smith
• Request for Land Permission Letter for Betsy Dowdy Sign Grant
• Camden Economic Development Commission Bylaws
• NCDOT Temporary Construction Easement Authorization
• Set Public Hearing – NCDOT Right of Way Acquisition for 343 S. Widening Project

The Board approved a temporary construction easement for NCDOT’s widening of North Carolina Highway 343 South, requiring coordination with Camden County Public Schools. It also approved the agricultural lease with East Coast AG, LLC, adopted the Comprehensive Plan update RFQ, and set a public hearing for the sale of Commerce Park property to Southeastern Equipment Company.

• Approved NCDOT temporary construction easement for Hwy 343 widening (5-0)
• Denied vehicle tax appeal (5-0)
• Approved land permission letter for Betsy Dowdy Sign Grant (5-0)
• Approved amended bylaws for Camden Economic Development Commission (5-0)
• Approved agricultural lease with East Coast AG, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan update RFQ (5-0)
• Accepted tax‑lien report and set advertising date of April 30 2025 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Commerce Park property sale to Southeastern Equipment Company (5-0)

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a Director's Report from Erin Burke.

• Director's Report by Erin Burke

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a tax report, a financial corrective action plan, and updated library bylaws. The meeting includes appointments for several county boards and a review of budget amendments.

• Tax Report presented by Lisa Anderson
• Corrective Action Plan for Financial Statement Findings
• Proposed updated bylaws for the Library Board
• Appointments for Library Board, Potentially Dangerous Dog Appeals Board, Albemarle Commission Regional Advisory Committee, and EMS Advisory Board
• Budget and school budget amendments

The Camden County Board of Commissioners approved the tax report, a corrective action plan for financial statement findings, amended Library Board bylaws, and several board appointments, all by 5-0 votes. The Planning Department withdrew a proposed text amendment to the UDO regarding event venues for further research. The board also received updates on the moratorium, including river modeling and soil sampling.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved Tax Report as presented (5-0)
• Approved Corrective Action Plan for Financial Statement Findings (5-0)
• Approved amended Library Board Bylaws (5-0)
• Approved board appointments including Library Board, Dog Appeals, Albemarle Commission, and EMS Advisory (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, budget amendments, tax refunds, and audit contracts (5-0)
• Withdrew Event Venue Text Amendment to UDO for further research
• Approved South Camden Water & Sewer District monthly report (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for an annual retreat to review presentations and consider a lease agreement. The session includes a specific presentation regarding school funding.

• Lease agreement for office space at 103 Halstead Street in South Mills from South Mills Ruritan Club
• Annual Retreat Presentation
• School Funding Presentation by Sally Norfleet

The Camden County Board of Commissioners held its annual retreat, approving a lease for office space at 103 Halstead Street in South Mills from the South Mills Ruritan Club for continued water customer service. The board also received informational updates from the county manager and a school budget presentation, but took no other official action.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved lease for office space at 103 Halstead Street, South Mills from South Mills Ruritan Club (5-0)

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board will hold a regular meeting. Items on the agenda include a call to order, approval of the agenda, a period for public comments, and a Director's Report from Chuck Jones. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Director's Report presented by Chuck Jones
• Public Comments period
• Call to Order
• Consideration of Agenda
• Adjournment

Board of Commissioners

The Camden County Board of Commissioners will discuss several new business items, including a proposal for Phase 2A of the River Study, a mutual aid agreement for fire and emergency medical services, and new leases or agreements for fire and EMS. The board will also review a tax report, a new parks and recreation program proposal, and make appointments to the Tourism Development Authority and the East Albemarle Regional Library Board.

• River Study Phase 2A Proposal – Chuck Jones
• Fire & Emergency Medical Services Response Mutual Aid Agreement – Brian Parnell
• Fire and EMS Leases / Agreements – Joe Zaller
• Parks & Recreation New Program Proposal – Tim White
• Tax Report – Lisa Anderson

The Board of Commissioners approved the Timmons Proposal for the River Modeling Study Phase 2A using state-provided funding, the Fire and EMS Mutual Aid Agreement with Chesapeake, Fire & EMS leases with South Mills and South Camden volunteer fire departments, and bylaws establishing the Camden County EMS Advisory Board. They also approved the addition of Camden County Youth Baseball and Softball League Programming, the Tax Report, and the Consent Agenda, all by 5-0 votes. The board reappointed Sarah Hill as TDA Chair and Virginia Kuklewski to the East Albemarle Regional Library Board.

• Approved River Modeling Study Phase 2A with Timmons Proposal (5-0)
• Approved Fire and EMS Mutual Aid Agreement with Chesapeake (5-0)
• Approved Fire & EMS leases with South Mills and South Camden Volunteer Fire Departments (5-0)
• Approved EMS Advisory Board bylaws as amended (5-0)
• Approved Camden County Youth Baseball and Softball League Programming (5-0)
• Approved Tax Report as presented (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, budget amendments, and tax collection report (5-0)
• Reappointed Sarah Hill as TDA Chair and Virginia Kuklewski to Library Board (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a facilities planning retreat and directed staff to gather information on purchasing a modular building and leasing commercial space for a temporary Planning & Building Inspection office. They also prioritized air quality sampling at the current Planning building and obtaining a map of county-owned properties. No formal votes were taken; these were discussion items for future action.

• Directed staff to obtain information on modular purchase and lease of former East Carolina Monograms space
• Prioritized third-party air quality sampling at Planning building
• Prioritized space needs study and planning needs
• Prioritized obtaining map of County-owned properties

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the expenditure of opioid settlement funds and a resolution opposing Senate Bill 382 regarding local zoning authority. The meeting includes a review of the EMS billing fee schedule and a contract modification for elevated tank maintenance.

• Resolution directing the expenditure of opioid settlement funds
• Resolution opposing Senate Bill 382 regarding zoning authority
• EMS billing fee schedule
• Elevated tank maintenance contract modification
• Budget calendar for FY 2025-2026

The Camden County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including resolutions on opioid settlement funds, a pornography ban on county networks, and opposition to Senate Bill 382. They also approved an EMS billing fee schedule, a full-time Family & Consumer Sciences agent, a contract amendment for water tank maintenance, and a Citizen's Academy. Public comments raised concerns about a proposed development and EMS housing costs.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-01-01 prohibiting pornography on county networks (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-01-02 directing opioid settlement fund expenditures (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-01-03 opposing Senate Bill 382 (5-0)
• Approved EMS Billing Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved full-time Family & Consumer Sciences Agent position (5-0)
• Approved Southern Corrosion contract amendment for South Mills tanks (5-0)
• Authorized Citizen's Academy starting February 17, 2025 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing Truist deposit account for EMS reimbursements (5-0)

South Camden Water & Sewer District Board of Directors

The South Camden Water & Sewer District Board will hold its regular meeting. The agenda includes a call to order, consideration of the agenda, public comments, and a Director's Report from Chuck Jones. No specific actions or votes are listed.

• Director's Report – Chuck Jones