Duplin County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss tax software purchases and a resolution to delay the next scheduled revaluation. The meeting includes a public hearing on a memorandum of agreement with the Foundation for Duplin County Industrial and Business Development Corporation.

• Request to delay Duplin County’s next scheduled revaluation
• Request to purchase new CAMA (Computer Aided Mass Appraisal) tax software
• Public hearing on Memorandum of Agreement with Foundation for Duplin County Industrial and Business Development Corporation
• Request to increase fee for County Water System Hook Up
• Adoption of project budget ordinance for 2022 Golden LEAF Water Supply Well Project

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to postpone the next scheduled property revaluation by one year. The Board also approved a new contract for tax appraisal software and increased water system hook-up fees.

• Delayed next scheduled property revaluation from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Bi-Tek, LLC for Computer Aided Mass Appraisal (CAMA) tax software (unanimous)
• Increased County Water System hook-up rates to $1,500 for 3/4” taps and $1,800 for 1” taps (unanimous)
• Accepted $999,150 Golden LEAF grant for a water supply well at WestPark Business and Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved $363,027.30 NC Education Lottery application for school security card access systems (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of up to $262,000 to Duplin County Economic Development Corporation for Duplin Airpark engineering (unanimous)
• Accepted $23,722 for animal disaster relief equipment and $1,440 for family planning services (unanimous)
• Accepted $25,000 Duke Energy Foundation grant for Emergency Operations Center enhancements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct an organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman and administer oaths to two commissioners. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on naming a lane in Island Creek Township and a contract for a Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also review grants for digital literacy and emergency connectivity.

• Public hearing regarding the naming of a lane in the Island Creek Township
• Contract with Insight Planning & Development, LLC for a Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
• State Library of North Carolina Digital Literacy Grant
• FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund Grant
• NC Education Lottery Application for building safety security features

The Board held an organizational meeting to elect leadership for 2022-23 and administered oaths of office to Commissioners Justin and Dexter B. Edwards. The Board also approved several grants for the library and school security, and contracted for a new development ordinance.

• Elected Dexter B. Edwards as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Elwood Garner as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved $350,177.89 NC Education Lottery application for school security card access and alarms (unanimous)
• Approved $17,500 contract with Insight Planning & Development, LLC for a Unified Development Ordinance (unanimous)
• Accepted $316,468.93 FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund grant for library hotspots, tablets, and Chromebooks (unanimous)
• Accepted $74,375.00 NC State Library Digital Literacy Grant for the library system (unanimous)
• Approved official bond of Sheriff Stratton Stokes with Liberty Mutual Surety (unanimous)
• Approved request to name a lane in the 200 block of Mary Bryant Road as Blessing Lane (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Commission approved a work authorization for Parrish & Partners and authorized spending for an airport control burn. The board also moved to request a public hearing regarding the use of Eastern Region Fund monies and authorized a pre-application for an RFI Grant.

• Approved Parrish & Partners Work Authorization # 1 not to exceed $298,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $2,500.00 for control burn on approximately 57 acres of EDC property (Unanimous)
• Approved request for County Commissioners to hold a public hearing on using Eastern Region Fund monies (Unanimous)
• Authorized Sheila Knight to submit pre-application for RFI Grant funds (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including October minutes and bank statement review (Unanimous)
• Introduced Scotty Summerlin as new EDC Director starting January 3, 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved several professional service agreements for airport drainage and brownfields assessment. They also awarded three streamflow rehabilitation contracts for the Muddy Creek and Limestone Creek watersheds.

• Approved professional services agreement with Parrish & Partners of North Carolina, PLLC
• Approved $41,000 contract with River Landing Builders, LLC for airport drainage assessment
• Approved $4,682 contract amendment with AVCON Engineers & Planners, Inc.
• Adopted resolution accepting $1.5M SCIF grant for Airpark road construction
• Approved contract with TRC Engineers, Inc. for EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant services
• Approved resolution to present badge and service weapon to retiring Sheriff Blake Wallace
• Awarded $162,200 Muddy Creek rehabilitation contract to Jerry Hall, DBA Hall’s Tree Service
• Awarded $135,300 Limestone & Muddy Creek maintenance contract to Douglas Sholar of D&D Construction, LLC

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a consent agenda including lease agreements and budget reports. The board will consider a lease for a medical office building and a bond increase for the Finance Officer.

• Lease agreement between Duplin County and Goshen Medical Center, Inc. for a building on Duplin Street in Kenansville
• Bond Change Rider to increase the Finance Officer’s Bond to $1 million
• 1st Choice Cabinetry Contract Building Reuse Program Contract Revision #1
• Tax and Solid Waste Releases #19773-19801 and Corrections #19719-19750
• Bad Debt & Deceased Write off for Duplin County Health Department

The Board of Commissioners approved a lease of 13.52 acres at the Duplin County Airpark to the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Other actions included approving budget amendments for airport fuel and emergency grants, and updating finance and transportation policies.

• Approved 30-year lease of 13.52 acres at Duplin County Airpark to NCDACS (unanimous)
• Approved $685,615 in projected revenue and $588,741 in expenditures for airport fuel (unanimous)
• Approved $25,734.50 Homeland Security Grant for UTV and trailer (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Eastpointe Whole Person Integrated Care Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 application for Vital Strategies Opioid Settlement funding (unanimous)
• Approved updated Duplin County Finance and Purchasing Policies and Procedures (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Duplin County Public Transportation Title VI policy (unanimous)
• Appointed Russ Brock to the Planning Board for a two-year term (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The board approved the selection of Parrish & Partners as the primary consultant for NC Southeast, pending fee negotiations. The board also approved revised lease terms for the NCFS Region One property to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners. No decision was reached on the Airpark Development Ordinance update.

• Approved October board minutes and bank statement review (unanimous)
• Approved NCFS Region One lease terms with revisions regarding building ownership and maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Parrish & Partners as primary consultant for NC Southeast, pending fee negotiations (unanimous)
• Designated Timmons Group as secondary consultant for NC Southeast if fee negotiations with primary fail (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a design agreement for a new county detention facility and the 2022 property revaluation schedule of values. The meeting includes several grant acceptances for health programs and a project management contract for a public transportation facility.

• Agreement with Mosley Architects P.C. for design and construction services for a County Detention Facility
• Proposed Schedule of Values for the 2022 Duplin County Revaluation
• Project Management Contract for construction of New Public Transportation Facility
• Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Grant for Diabetes Management Program
• Lease agreement with NC Department of Public Safety for office space in the Duplin County Courthouse

The Board unanimously approved a contract with Moseley Architects P.C. for design of a new 156-bed detention facility, with costs not to exceed $2,394,500 for base design and $269,135 for an additive alternate of 78 additional beds. The Board also accepted $143,000 in grant funds for a diabetes management program, $16,848 in COVID-19 vaccination funds, and $1,053 in TB control funds. A public hearing was scheduled for November 21 on a road-naming request.

• Authorized contract with Moseley Architects for jail design, not to exceed $2,394,500 (unanimous)
• Accepted $143,000 Cape Fear Memorial Foundation grant for Diabetes Management Program (unanimous)
• Accepted $16,848 in COVID-19 Vaccination Program funds (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,053 in TB Control funding (unanimous)
• Scheduled Nov. 21 public hearing on Mickey Best Lane road-naming request (unanimous)
• Approved Bill Peterson Lane road-naming at 1069 Wards Rd, Wallace (unanimous)
• Appointed Tasha Herring-Redd to Planning Board for 2-year term (unanimous)
• Entered contract with The Adams Company for $28,000 construction management services for transportation facility (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Duplin County Economic Development Commission approved the consent agenda, appointed Dr. Jay Carraway to fill a vacant community college board position, and discussed several airport projects including a Golden Leaf grant and water supply issues. No substantive decisions were made on the airport projects beyond discussion and planning.

• Approved consent agenda including September minutes and bank statement (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Jay Carraway to JSCC Board position (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned open session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting with the James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees. The college president presented updates on programs, grants, and enrollment. The only actions taken by the commissioners were to recess and later adjourn; no substantive county decisions were made.

• Commissioners voted unanimously to recess into joint session
• Commissioners voted unanimously to adjourn

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss road concerns and several service contracts. The body is reviewing agreements for animal services, IT door access controls, and a promoter agreement.

• Contract between Duplin County Animal Services and DVM Owens Large Animal Clinic
• Door Access Control and County Employee ID Badge System
• Promoter Agreement with Romeo Entertainment Group
• Agreement between Eastpointe Human Services and Duplin County Preservation Program (4H) for FY 2022-23
• Appointment of a member to the Animal Advisory Board

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved a $75,408.79 contract with Secured Lock Inc. for a door access control and employee ID badge system for multiple county buildings. The board also approved a co-promotion agreement with Romeo Entertainment Group for a live performance event at the Duplin Events Center, and appointed Bobbie Kennedy to the Animal Advisory Board. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $75,408.79 door access control and employee ID badge system (unanimous)
• Approved co-promotion agreement with Romeo Entertainment Group for live event at Duplin Events Center (unanimous)
• Appointed Bobbie Kennedy to the Animal Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved contract between Duplin County Animal Services and DVM Owens Large Animal Clinic (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, tax releases, and Eastpointe agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 19 and September 29, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2022 CDBG-NR application. The meeting also includes a workshop to discuss the construction of a new county detention center and jail.

• Public hearing on 2022 CDBG-NR Application
• Board workshop on construction of a new County Detention Center/Jail

The Board unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing submission of a 2022 CDBG-NR application to the NC Department of Commerce for $617,222 to fund housing improvements for low-to-moderate income residents. A public hearing was held with no public comments. The Board also received a briefing on Tropical Storm Ian and held a workshop on options for a new detention center/jail, but took no vote on that matter.

• Adopted resolution authorizing CDBG-NR application for $617,222 in housing improvement funds (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned to October 3, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing performance agreements for three economic development projects and grant applications for several water districts. The meeting also includes discussions on flood coalition membership and a proposed public hearing for naming a lane in Rockfish Township.

• Building Reuse Documents and Performance Agreements for Project Gray, Project ACC, and Project WRJ
• Asset Inventory & Assessment Grant Applications for Albertson Water and Sewer District and Water Districts B, D, E, F, and G
• Notice of Award for Events Center Parking Project
• Request to join the American Flood Coalition
• Proposed public hearing on October 17, 2022, for naming a lane in Rockfish Township

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included budget amendments, tax releases, personnel policies, and economic development agreements. They also approved a service contract for tax office printing, awarded the Events Center parking project to Legion Asphalt, Inc., and created two new health department positions. The board adopted resolutions for American Flood Coalition membership, honoring Robert H. Quinn Jr., and for hazard mitigation grant program agents.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, tax releases, personnel policies, and economic development documents.
• Approved service contract with Diversified Companies, LLC for Tax Office printing services.
• Awarded Duplin County Events Center Parking Project to Legion Asphalt, Inc. for $184,750.
• Created two full-time health department positions (Public Health Nurse Consultant II and Accounting Specialist II) funded by ARPA.
• Adopted resolution for Duplin County membership in the American Flood Coalition.
• Adopted resolution honoring Robert H. Quinn Jr. for 29 years of service on the Airport Commission.
• Adopted resolutions designating agents for NCDPS Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs.
• Scheduled a public hearing for October 17, 2022, on a request to name a lane 'Bill Peterson Lane'.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant applications and service contracts, including funding for water system infrastructure and stream rehabilitation. The meeting includes a public hearing on road naming and decisions on personnel policy updates.

• NC StreamFlow Rehabilitation Program (StRap) funding of $1,656,157
• Design-Build Agreement with Daniels & Daniels Construction Co., Inc for Senior Services and Veterans Services Facility
• Public hearing regarding the naming of a lane in Kenansville Township
• Agreement with Eastpointe Human Services for 4H Prevention Program funding of $33,205.32
• Grant applications for a new water supply well and asset inventory for the Duplin County Water System

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda and numerous grants and contracts, including a $1,656,157 NC StreamFlow Rehabilitation Program grant for creek cleanout, a $995,325 Golden LEAF SITE Program application for a new water supply well, and a design-build pre-construction agreement with Daniels & Daniels Construction for the Senior and Veterans Services Facility. The board also approved interim planning services with Insight Planning & Development, reclassified a WIC Nutritionist position, and hired an Opioid Project Coordinator. A change to the Break in Service definition in personnel policies passed 4-1, with Commissioner Garner voting against.

• Approved consent agenda including $33,205.32 Eastpointe 4H Prevention Program funding and COVID-19 state of emergency termination resolution
• Approved $1,656,157 NC StreamFlow Rehabilitation Program grant for creek cleanout (unanimous)
• Authorized Golden LEAF SITE Program application for new water supply well at WestPark Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved design-build pre-construction agreement with Daniels & Daniels Construction for Senior/Veterans Services Facility (unanimous)
• Approved interim planning services contract with Insight Planning & Development, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of WIC Nutritionist I to Public Health Nurse II (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Opioid Project Coordinator as contract FTE (unanimous)
• Approved Break in Service definition change in personnel policies (4-1, Garner opposed)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Duplin County Economic Development Commission Board approved several actions related to the Airpark, including proceeding with an RFQ for engineering bids and grading roadways. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda covering August minutes and bank statement review.

• Approved consent agenda including August minutes and bank statement review (unanimous)
• Approved motion to proceed with RFQ for Airpark engineering bid (unanimous)
• Approved grading and grubbing of roadways from Best Rd. to lot 15, Airport Rd. to lot 13, and front entrance cul-de-sac (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss personnel policy updates, courtroom cabling for remote proceedings, and several funding requests for public health and COVID-19 programs. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a request to name a lane in Limestone Township.

• Public hearing for Steven Swedberg to name a lane in Limestone Township
• Performance Agreement with eGourment Solutions, Inc. for Project Ginny economic development incentives
• Memorandum of Agreement for courtroom cabling for remote proceedings
• Budget amendment for Sheriff’s Office Capital
• 2022 CDBG-NR potential application call for public hearings

The board unanimously approved updated 2022 personnel policies, effective August 15, 2022, with a break-in-service provision to be revised and reconsidered at the next meeting. It also approved a $34,448 budget amendment for eight Dodge Durangos for the Sheriff's Office, accepted multiple health department grants totaling over $3.7 million, and approved a $8,613 courtroom cabling agreement.

• Approved updated 2022 personnel policies, effective Aug 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $34,448 budget amendment for 8 Dodge Durangos for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved $8,613 MOA for courtroom cabling for remote proceedings (unanimous)
• Accepted $67,980 Advancing Equity AA 466 funding for Health Department (unanimous)
• Accepted $195,240 ARPA COVID-19 School Health Team Workforce AA 620 funding (unanimous)
• Approved Duplin County as Region 8 lead for ARPA Public Health Regional Workforce, accepting $2,084,305 (unanimous)
• Accepted $281,572 Communicable Disease Pandemic Recovery AA 546 funding (unanimous)
• Accepted $299,150 COVID-19 Vaccination Program AA 716 funding (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Duplin County Economic Development Commission approved a consent agenda, discussed airport and airpark projects, and authorized Squinkies Logging to clear trees at the Airpark. They also approved a proposal from James Sprunt Community College in closed session and scheduled a formal announcement for Project ACC on August 18.

• Approved consent agenda including June minutes and bank statement (unanimous)
• Approved Squinkies Logging to clear trees at Airpark (unanimous)
• Approved James Sprunt Community College proposal in closed session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the naming of lanes in Rose Hill and Limestone Townships. The body will also consider several agreements, including a $66,628 award for the Duplin County Library System.

• Public hearings for lane naming in Rose Hill and Limestone Townships
• NC Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources award of $66,628 for the Duplin County Library System
• FY 2022-23 Cooperative Service Agreement for the Beaver Management Assistance Program
• Reappointment of Beth Smith to the Duplin County Planning Board
• Donation request from West Duplin Dixie Youth Majors Baseball Team

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including a new airport land use and height restriction ordinance, two road name requests, and acceptance of $250,000 in ARPA funds for a public health workforce project. The board also adopted policies for the State Acquisition Relocation Fund, appointed a commissioner to the Eastern Carolina Council Executive Committee, and donated $500 to a local baseball team. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Duplin County Airport Land Use & Height Restriction Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved naming new lane Elizabeth Lane on Brooks Quinn Road (unanimous)
• Approved naming new lane Floyd Kennedy Lane on Lester Houston Road (unanimous)
• Accepted $250,000 ARPA Public Health Workforce Care Management Regionalization Project (unanimous)
• Adopted State Acquisition Relocation Fund policies and budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Jesse L. Dowe III to Eastern Carolina Council Executive Committee (unanimous)
• Donated $500 to West Duplin Dixie Youth Majors Baseball Team (unanimous)
• Declined to purchase surplus Board of Education property at 126 W. NC Hwy. 403 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners accepted several state and federal grants for public transportation and health services. The body also approved a new road name and scheduled public hearings for airport ordinance revisions and additional road naming requests.

• Accepted $216,925 for capital projects and $242,263 for administrative projects via FY23 Community Transportation Program (5311) grants
• Accepted $40,000 from the 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program Project
• Approved naming a new lane at 1275 S. Dobson Chapel Road as Dobson Farm Lane
• Scheduled August 1, 2022 public hearing for revised Duplin County Airport Land Use and Height Restriction Ordinance
• Accepted $18,393 in WIC funding and $6,120 from the WISEWOMAN Project Program for the Health Department

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including accepting a $350,515 American Rescue Plan Act grant for public transportation, approving a construction agreement for a new Animal Care Control & Adoption Facility, and adopting a resolution supporting the display of 'In God We Trust' on county buildings. The board also approved a $500 donation to the Duplin County 12U Dixie Softball All-Stars, accepted an $8,000 bid for surplus property, and scheduled a public hearing for a road naming request.

• Approved $350,515 ARPA grant for public transportation (unanimous)
• Approved construction agreement with Quadrant Construction for new animal shelter (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting 'In God We Trust' display on county buildings (unanimous)
• Approved $500 donation to Duplin County 12U Dixie Softball All-Stars (unanimous)
• Accepted $8,000 bid from Pamela Bannerman-Smith for surplus property on W. Church St. (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting abandonment of State Road 1174 (Drew Road) (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Aug. 18, 2022 on Timberview Lane road naming request (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and tax releases (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on naming a lane in Kenansville Township and discuss scheduling hearings for the airport land use ordinance and other road namings. The body is also reviewing grant fund acceptances and board appointments.

• Public hearing on naming a lane in Kenansville Township
• Request for public hearing on Revised Duplin County Airport Land Use & Height Restriction Ordinance
• Acceptance of $400 Eco EXPLORE Grant for Duplin County Public Library System
• Re-appointment of Thomasina Williams to the Duplin County Planning Board
• Requests to schedule public hearings for road naming in Rose Hill and Limestone Townships

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved several funding acceptances, including $459,188 in FY23 Community Transportation Program grants for transit operations and capital, and a $40,000 grant for senior/disabled mobility. They also scheduled a public hearing for August 1 on revisions to the Airport Land Use and Height Restriction Ordinance, and approved a new road name. All votes were unanimous.

• Accepted FY23 Community Transportation Program grants: $216,925 capital, $242,263 administrative (unanimous)
• Accepted $40,000 from NC DOT 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Aug 1 on revised Airport Land Use & Height Restriction Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved naming new lane at 1275 S. Dobson Chapel Road as Dobson Farm Lane (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for Aug 1 on naming lanes: Elizabeth Lane (Brooks Quinn Rd) and Floyd Kennedy Lane (Lester Houston Rd) (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Dowe to Board of Social Services for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Designated Commissioner Dowe as voting delegate for NCACC Annual Conference and Legislative Goals Conference (unanimous)
• Accepted additional WIC funding of $18,393 and WISEWOMAN funding of $6,120 for Health Department (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget ordinance and the Duplin County Land Use Plan. The meeting includes a public hearing on the land use plan and discussions regarding water department and watershed projects.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Duplin County Budget Ordinance
• Public hearing and adoption of the Duplin County Land Use Plan
• Construction contract for Water Department SCADA Replacement Project
• Acceptance of Home Care Community Block Grant FY 2022-23 funds
• Request to surplus 13 shotguns and 2 rifles from the Sheriff’s Office

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY 2022-23 budget ordinance of $66,747,907 with a total tax rate of $.735 per $100 valuation, including $.02 for capital reserve. The board also approved a $1,192,604 budget amendment for the new animal shelter, awarded a $1,607,262 SCADA system contract, and adopted the county Land Use Plan. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 budget ordinance of $66,747,907 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,192,604 additional allocation for new animal shelter (unanimous)
• Awarded SCADA system replacement contract to Custom Controls Unlimited, LLC for $1,607,262 (unanimous)
• Adopted Duplin County Land Use Plan (unanimous)
• Accepted $468,103 Home Community Care Block Grant for senior services (unanimous)
• Awarded $249,000 stream debris removal contract to J & J Environmental (unanimous)
• Awarded $77,890 annual maintenance contract to D & D Construction (unanimous)
• Awarded $49,800 annual mowing contract to Han-Dy-Land Farms (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings for the FY 22-23 Duplin County Budget and the FY 22-23 Economic Development Budget. The board will also consider various contracts, board appointments, and property sales.

• Public hearings on FY 22-23 Duplin County Budget and Economic Development Budget
• Request to declare Parcel No. 11-E108 as surplus property and advertise for sale
• Inmate Healthcare Services Professional Service Contract with Southern Health Partners, Inc.
• Request to award re-roofing contract for the Duplin County Health Department
• Acceptance of $125.00 for Breast & Cervical Cancer Program Agreement Addendum 452

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, awarded the Health Department re-roofing contract to DLT Roofing, Inc. for $471,202, and approved the inmate healthcare contract with Southern Health Partners for $202,500. They also approved a 5% match for Project ACC's Building Reuse Grant, reappointed Al Searles to the James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees, and scheduled public hearings for a lane naming and the Land Use Plan.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, tax releases, and appointments (unanimous)
• Awarded Health Department re-roofing contract to DLT Roofing, Inc. for $471,202 (unanimous)
• Approved Inmate Healthcare Services Contract with Southern Health Partners for $202,500 (unanimous)
• Approved 5% match ($18,750) for Project ACC Building Reuse Grant and adopted resolution (unanimous)
• Reappointed Al Searles to James Sprunt Community College Board of Trustees for 4-year term (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 5, 2022 on Craig King Farms lane naming request (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for June 20, 2022 on Land Use Plan adoption (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease with Chinquapin Recreation Association for Parcel 08-E015 (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Duplin County Economic Development Commission board approved the consent agenda, including past minutes and bank statement review, and approved skipping the July meeting due to the director's absence. No substantive policy decisions were made; items discussed included airport projects, grant applications, and an event center upgrade.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, bank statement) unanimously
• Approved skipping July EDC meeting due to director's absence

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners held public hearings for two economic development projects (Project Heel and Project ACC) but took no formal action on them. The board awarded a $76,000 contract to Hall's Tree Service for Cypress Creek debris removal and approved a $1,000 donation to Emerge Ministries for a July 4th celebration. The county manager presented the recommended FY 2022-23 budget, and the board approved the consent agenda, which included a nutrition program contract extension and the county attorney's contract renewal.

• Approved $76,000 stream debris removal contract with Hall's Tree Service (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Emerge Ministries for July 4th celebration (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including nutrition program contract extension and county attorney contract renewal (unanimous)
• Held public hearings on Project Heel and Project ACC; no action taken
• Presented recommended FY 2022-23 budget; no action taken

Economic Development Commission Board

The Duplin County Economic Development Commission approved a consent agenda, added a $1,042 annual Travelers insurance cost to the budget, approved a $3,250 appraisal bid from Telics, and agreed to lease terms with James Sprunt Community College. The board also discussed airport projects, Golden Leaf grant spending, and board vacancies.

• Approved consent agenda including April minutes and bank statement (unanimous)
• Approved adding $1,042/year Travelers insurance to EDC budget (unanimous)
• Approved $3,250 Telics appraisal bid for airpark property (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with James Sprunt Community College with annual escalation clause (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a resolution approving a $2 million tax-exempt loan from First Bank to Rose Hill Firemen, Inc. for a new fire station. They will also consider scheduling public hearings on the FY 2022-23 county budget and economic development budget, as well as on Project Heel and Project ACC. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, tax releases, surplus property deeds, and acceptance of a $52,000 library grant. A closed session is scheduled for legal matters regarding the animal care, control, and adoption facility.

• Public hearing on $2M tax-exempt loan from First Bank to Rose Hill Firemen, Inc. for new fire station
• Request to schedule public hearing on FY 2022-23 Duplin County Budget and Economic Development Budget
• Request to schedule public hearings on Project Heel and Project ACC
• Acceptance of $52,000 NC State Library Digital Literacy Grant for Duplin County Library System
• Surplus property deeds to Joshua Tree Associates, LLC and Edwin Rolando Gomez Roblero

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,000,000 tax-exempt loan from First Bank to Rose Hill Firemen, Inc. for constructing a new fire station, with the county not obligated for repayment. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a $52,000 state library grant, and scheduled public hearings for the FY 2022-23 budget and two economic development projects. A motion to award the Animal Care, Control & Adoption Facility construction contract to Quadrant Construction, Inc. was made but not seconded, so no action was taken.

• Approved $2M tax-exempt loan for Rose Hill fire station (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $52,000 library grant and property deeds (unanimous)
• Approved JCPC funding plan and certification (unanimous)
• Scheduled FY 2022-23 budget public hearing for June 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for Economic Development Projects Heel and ACC on May 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution in Memoriam for Ricky Lynn Kennedy (unanimous)
• Animal Care facility contract award motion not seconded, no action
• Approved meeting agenda and prior minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 18, 2022, to consider several items, including scheduling a public hearing for a $2,000,000 tax-exempt loan to Rose Hill Fireman, Inc. for a new fire station. They will also discuss partnering with Emerge Ministries for a July 4th celebration, accepting grant funding for a new public transportation facility, and other routine matters. The meeting includes a closed session for economic development and personnel matters.

• Request to schedule public hearing on $2,000,000 tax-exempt loan from First Bank to Rose Hill Fireman, Inc. for fire station construction
• Request to partner with Emerge Ministries for July 4th celebration at Duplin County Events Center
• Acceptance of additional grant funding for new public transportation facility construction
• NC Education Lottery Funds application for Warsaw Elementary School
• Surplus property declarations for parcels 01-E251 and 01-E174

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved a public hearing for a $2,000,000 tax-exempt loan to Rose Hill Firemen, Inc., contracted Parrish & Partners for a $25,822 Duplin Commons master plan, accepted increased grant funding for a transportation facility, and approved multiple budget amendments and property sales. All votes were unanimous.

• Scheduled public hearing for $2M loan to Rose Hill Firemen, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $25,822 contract with Parrish & Partners for Duplin Commons master plan (unanimous)
• Approved increased local share of $320,250 for 5339(b) transportation grant (unanimous)
• Approved $322,000 lottery fund application for school switchgear repairs (unanimous)
• Accepted $140,786 Communicable Disease Pandemic Recovery funds (unanimous)
• Accepted $12,151 Food & Lodging funds (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 111 E. George St. for $2,300 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 412 S. Pine St. for $1,500 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, handle consent items including budget amendments and tax releases, and receive public comments. The board will also discuss the implementation strategy for a classification and compensation study for the next fiscal year and address road concerns.

• Budget Amendment Journal Entry Report
• Tax and Solid Waste Releases #19267-19293
• Discussion on Classification and Compensation Study implementation for FY 2022-23
• Road concerns discussion

The Board unanimously approved new salary grades and funded Option 3 of the Bakertilly classification and compensation study, which raises all salaries to the new minimums and adds 0.5% per year of service. The first-year cost is $4,964,228.71, to be covered with $9,137,752 in remaining ARPA funds over two fiscal years. The Board also approved a Toshiba printer management contract, a final airport hangar change order credit, a five-year Chinquapin Recreation Association lease, a new audit services contract, a fine forgiveness program, and a new DSS program manager position.

• Approved new salary grades and funded Option 3 of Bakertilly pay study, $4.96M first-year cost (unanimous)
• Approved AIMS maintenance contract with Toshiba for print management (unanimous)
• Approved final Change Order #7 for airport hangar complex, $35,472.30 credit (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation declaring April 2022 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease with Chinquapin Recreation Association for 9.5 acres (unanimous)
• Accepted R.H. CPAs proposal for FY 2022 audit services (unanimous)
• Approved library fine forgiveness through August 2022 (unanimous)
• Eliminated 2 DSS trainer positions, established Foster Care & Adoptions and Adult Services Program Manager (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Duplin County Economic Development Commission approved the consent agenda, including March minutes and bank statement review, and tabled the EDC board bylaws and Foundation update pending recommendations. The board also recommended focusing on infrastructure for Airpark development and setting a luncheon with state representatives.

• Approved consent agenda including March minutes and bank statement (unanimous)
• Tabled EDC Board Bylaws and Foundation update pending recommendations
• Recommended focusing Airpark development on infrastructure (roads, shell building, utilities)
• Recommended setting date/time for luncheon with state representatives

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several business items. They will consider adopting a revised animal control ordinance, deeding a 5.16-acre lot at West Park to James Sprunt Community College, and approving a mowing services contract. The board will also accept grants, surplus property offers, and make appointments.

• Adoption of revised Animal Control Ordinance
• Deed of 5.16-acre lot at West Park to James Sprunt Community College
• Mowing services contract with Brocks Lawn Service
• Acceptance of final offer for surplus property Parcel No. 10-E005 (Duff Creek Community Center)
• Flood buyout property lease agreements with William E. Craft Jr. and Jimmy Allred

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved a revised Animal Control Ordinance, reducing the stray hold from five days to 72 hours and adding regulations for exotic animals and dangerous dogs. The board also accepted a $150,000 state grant for the Cowan Museum, deeded land to James Sprunt Community College for a utility lineman training yard, and approved a mowing contract.

• Approved revised Animal Control Ordinance (unanimous)
• Accepted $150,000 NC Science Museums Grant for Cowan Museum (unanimous)
• Approved quitclaim deed to James Sprunt Community College for utility lineman training yard (unanimous)
• Approved mowing contract with Brock's Lawn Service (unanimous)
• Accepted $100,000 offer for surplus property from Iglesia Sinai Nuevo Renacer (unanimous)
• Appointed Ralph Britt to Board of Equalization and Review (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and proclamations (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda and numerous items, including accepting $1,121,769.66 in state grant funds, approving airport construction change orders totaling $384,897.31, and granting a non-emergency ambulance franchise to American Ambulance Service. The board also accepted a $40,000 library technology grant, approved a $76,000 stream debris removal contract, and accepted bids for two surplus properties in Warsaw.

• Approved consent agenda including mowing contract, ARPA broadband partnership, and tax releases (unanimous)
• Approved $1,121,769.66 in state grants for river cleanup and sheriff's department (unanimous)
• Approved AVCON contract amendment for $84,647.05 and Change Order No. 6 for $300,250.26 for airport hangar project (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 additional airport fuel funds plus $5,000 sales tax (unanimous)
• Granted American Ambulance Service non-emergency transport franchise (unanimous)
• Accepted $40,000 Adapting Technologies Grant for library Chromebooks and hotspots (unanimous)
• Approved $76,000 stream debris removal contract with Hall's Tree Service (unanimous)
• Accepted bids for surplus properties at 412 S. Pine St. ($1,500) and 111 E. Gregory St. ($1,800) (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Duplin County Economic Development Commission approved amended bylaws and voted to rename The Foundation for Duplin County Industrial and Business Development to The Duplin County Economic Development Corporation, with the bank account to be changed after a Golden Leaf grant is deposited. The board also approved a $4,866 work authorization for the Golden Leaf Site Grant, recommended moving forward with clearing and grubbing roadways in Air Park, and approved February minutes and the bank statement. No decisions were denied or tabled.

• Approved February minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved bank statement (unanimous)
• Approved amended bylaws (unanimous, 7 members)
• Renamed foundation to Duplin County Economic Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved $4,866 work authorization for Golden Leaf Site Grant (unanimous)
• Recommended moving forward with clearing and grubbing roadways in Air Park

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved allocating up to $150,000 in ARPA funds to match a GREAT Grant application by Focus Broadband for broadband infrastructure improvements. The board also adopted a resolution supporting the restructuring of the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments, approved a new lane name, and accepted additional grant funds for senior services and library shelving.

• Approved allocating up to $150,000 in ARPA funds for a GREAT Grant match to Focus Broadband, signing a partnership agreement, and approving the associated budget amendment.
• Adopted a Resolution in Support of the Eastern Carolina Council of Governments.
• Approved naming a new lane at 1228 Pasture Branch Road, Rose Hill, NC as 'Venegas Lane'.
• Approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, tax releases, and flood buyout property leases.
• Accepted $232,629.00 in additional CARES Act funds for the Public Transportation Department.
• Accepted $28,757.00 in additional Home Community Care Block Grant funds for the Services for the Aged.
• Approved using $30,000 in State Aid to Public Libraries funds to replace shelving in the main library branch in Kenansville.
• Approved the minutes of the February 7, 2022 meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved several grants and contracts, including a $500,000 state grant for new paved parking at the Duplin County Events Center. They also accepted a $195,240 ARPA grant for school health team workforce funding, a $12,695.45 emergency management grant, and authorized advertising for a water system SCADA improvements project. The board approved a $100,000 bid for surplus property and ordered the advertisement of 2021 delinquent taxes.

• Approved $500,000 NCDA&CS grant for Events Center parking (unanimous)
• Accepted $195,240 ARPA COVID-19 School Health Team Workforce funding (unanimous)
• Accepted $12,695.45 NC Emergency Management Performance Grant (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising SCADA System Improvements project (unanimous)
• Accepted $100,000 bid for Duff Creek Community Center property (unanimous)
• Ordered advertisement of 2021 delinquent taxes (unanimous)
• Approved EMS Career Advancement Plan for paramedic training (unanimous)
• Approved $20,350 for Health Department roof design services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners approved a design-build contract with Jackson Builders, Inc. for a new Public Transportation Facility on Fairgrounds Drive, funded by a $1,418,921 federal grant. The board also approved a deed of easement with ATMC for a fiber switch to support high-speed internet expansion, adopted a flood buyout lease policy, and repealed the county's mobile home registration ordinance.

• Approved design-build contract with Jackson Builders, Inc. for new Public Transportation Facility (unanimous)
• Approved deed of easement with ATMC for OLT fiber switch at Duplin Commons (unanimous)
• Adopted Duplin County Buyout Lease Program Policy for flood buyout properties (unanimous)
• Repealed Duplin County Mobile Homes Registration Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for Feb. 21, 2022 on naming new lane 'Venegas Lane' (unanimous)
• Approved hiring temporary contractor for NC Humanities digital preservation grant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases and reappointments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Jan. 3, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing up to $11.5 million in limited obligation bonds to refund existing water district debt at lower rates. It also accepted a $90,000 bid for the Duff Creek Community Center property and approved a new road name. The board received the FY 2020-21 audit report and discussed road concerns.

• Approved $11.5M limited obligation bond refunding for water districts (unanimous)
• Accepted $90,000 bid from Hatcher Builders LLC for Duff Creek Community Center property (unanimous)
• Approved naming a lane at 123 Sheep Pasture Road as Vicion Drive (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and flood buyout property lease (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)