Duplin County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review budget amendments and tax releases. The body is considering the acceptance of Homeland Security and health service grant funds, as well as a request to purchase a vehicle for the Health Department.

• Acceptance of 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funds
• Acceptance of ECU Health Duplin Hospital - The Duke Endowment Grant #7181-SP funds
• Acceptance of RFA A411 Supporting Women’s Health Services Grant funds
• Request to purchase a vehicle for the Health Department
• Rescheduling of public hearing to January 16, 2024, regarding naming a lane at 143 Dogwood Lane

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold an organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The regular agenda includes budget amendments, the allocation of opioid settlement funds, and a proposal to delay the county's next scheduled revaluation.

• Resolution to delay Duplin County’s next scheduled revaluation from January 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025
• Additional funding of $12,600 for Eastpointe Human Services Prevention Program FY 23-24
• Acceptance of $60,000 in Eastpointe’s Whole Person Integrated Care Grant Funds
• Resolution for expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds for strategies including Naloxone Distribution
• Public hearing scheduled for January 24, 2024 regarding naming a lane at 143 Dogwood Lane, Rose Hill

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a professional services agreement amendment and a revised public transportation drug and alcohol policy. The board will also consider tax and solid waste releases and a watershed commission reappointment.

• Amendment Number 004 to the Professional Services Agreement with Moseley Architects PC
• Revised Duplin County Public Transportation Drug & Alcohol Policy
• Tax and Solid Waste Releases #21414 - #21445
• Re-appointment of Ann Herring to the Duplin County Watershed Improvement Commission
• Duplin County Health Department bad debt and deceased write-offs through September 2020

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings to adopt a new Board of Adjustment ordinance and adjust fees for the addressing and road naming program. The meeting includes a consent agenda with budget amendments, tax releases, and a grant capital project ordinance for the Transportation Facility and Duplin Commons parking lot expansion. The County Manager will present the FY 2022 audit and take the oath of office.

• Public hearing to adopt a Duplin County Board of Adjustment Ordinance
• Request to adjust fees associated with the Duplin County Addressing and Road Naming Ordinance
• Grant Capital Project Ordinance for Duplin County Transportation Facility and Duplin Commons Parking Lot Expansion
• Presentation of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Audit by RH CPA’s, PLLC
• Oath of Office for Bryan S. Miller, Duplin County Manager

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a partnership with James Sprunt Community College regarding the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act. The board will also review a proposed EMS billing contract with Tarheel Medical Billing, Inc. dba Colleton Billing.

• EMS Billing Contract with Tarheel Medical Billing, Inc. dba Colleton Billing
• Partnership with James Sprunt Community College for Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA)
• Scheduling a Nov. 6 public hearing for a Board of Adjustment Ordinance
• Scheduling a Nov. 6 public hearing for Project Refresh
• Tax and Solid Waste Releases #21249 - #21335

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to appoint a County Manager and announce the hiring of an Assistant County Manager. The agenda includes a presentation on the Duplin Commons Master Plan and several administrative approvals.

• Appointment of a County Manager
• Presentation of the Duplin Commons Master Plan Report by Hillary Crawford
• Letter of Agreement for Airport Safety/Maintenance Projects
• Change Order No. 8 (Final) with River Landing Builders, LLC
• Contract and Engagement Letter with RH CPAs PLLC

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider requests for new animal control and shelter positions and the acceptance of several health-related grants. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a road naming request and approvals for construction and architecture contract amendments.

• Public hearing for request from Harry Dorsey to name a lane in Island Creek Township
• Request to add two shelter attendant positions and one animal control officer position
• Request to accept Region 8 ARPA, Dr. Ann Wolfe, and COVID-19 Vaccination Program AA 716 grant funds
• Grant Project Ordinance Amendment #1 for Agency on Aging and Veterans Services Offices Project with Daniels and Daniels Construction Company Inc.
• Third Amendment to the AIA Contract with Mosely Architects P.C.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on FY25 5311 grant funding and review a bid recommendation for the Senior Services and Veterans Office Building project. The meeting includes requests for agreements with the Duplin County Economic Development Corporation and Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.

• Public hearing on FY25 5311 Admin and Capital Grant Funding
• Bid acceptance recommendation for Senior Services and Veterans Office Building Project from Daniels and Daniels Construction Company Inc.
• Memorandum of Agreement with The Foundation for Duplin County Industrial and Business Development
• Commercial Service Agreement and Grant of Easement Distribution with Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.
• Amendment to the Senior Services Nutrition Program Caterer Contract with Diamond Food Enterprises

Economic Development Commission Board

The board approved the previous meeting minutes and reviewed the second draft of the strategic plan. The commission received updates on the Airpark Improvement Project and several named industrial projects. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved consent agenda and previous minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the addition of the Albertson Community Library to the county system and review contracts for animal control. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a request to name a lane in Kenansville Township.

• Public hearing for a request from Ronald Gregory Brown to name a lane in Kenansville Township
• Request to add Albertson Community Library to the Duplin County Public Library System
• Proposed contracts with Veterinary Medical Center of Teachey and Warsaw Animal Hospital
• Agreement with NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for forest lands protection
• Correction of public hearing date for FY25 5311 Admin and Capital Grant Funding

The Board of Commissioners voted to integrate the Albertson Community Library into the Duplin County Public Library System and move the Magnolia Library collection there. Other actions included approving animal services contracts and naming a new lane in Magnolia.

• Approved invitation for Albertson Community Library to join the county system (unanimous)
• Authorized moving book collection from Magnolia Library to Albertson Community Library (unanimous)
• Approved request to name a lane at 350 Cools Springs Road as Pickett Lane (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Veterinary Medical Center of Teachey for spaying/neutering services (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Warsaw Animal Hospital for small animal care (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for September 18, 2023, regarding naming a lane as Lois Lane (unanimous)
• Changed FY25 5311 Admin and Capital Grant public hearing date to September 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and tax/solid waste releases (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review requests for transportation and health grants and approve staffing for social services. The meeting includes requests to award a project management contract for the Duplin County AirPark and advertise for water supply well bids.

• Contract award to Parrish and Partners for Duplin County AirPark Phase I
• Bids for Golden Leaf Water Supply Well Project and USDA Water Supply Well Project Test Well
• Public hearing request for FY25 5311 Admin and Capital Grant Funding
• Approval of Income Maintenance Caseworker positions
• Acceptance of ARPA and ELC health funding for school health and pandemic recovery

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several grant acceptances, contract awards, and personnel changes. The meeting includes discussions on a new detention center, water shortage response plans, and a proposed planning department fee schedule.

• Acceptance of NCDOT Rural Formula Grant for $272,264.00
• Proposal to pay newly hired School Resource Officer Deputy Sheriffs a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus
• Service Agreement with Eastern Carolina Council of Governments for ARPA funds of $76,781.00
• Request to award contract for Magnolia Municipal Auditorium demolition to 4 Seasons Demolition, Inc.
• Request to award AirPark Clearing and Grubbing (Phase I) contract to F&S Grading Company

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including a water shortage plan and a grant for public transportation. They also scheduled public hearings for a road naming request and a new planning fee schedule.

• Awarded AirPark Clearing and Grubbing (Phase I) contract to F&S Grading Company for $235,980.50 (unanimous)
• Approved $272,264.00 FY 2024 Public Transportation 5311 grant (unanimous)
• Awarded $24,448.00 stream debris removal contract to J & J Environmental (unanimous)
• Adopted the 2023 Water Shortage Response Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000.00 sign-on bonus for newly hired School Resource Officer Deputy Sheriffs (unanimous)
• Donated $500.00 to the Town of Faison for a monument to Dr. William E. Thornton (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for August 21, 2023, regarding a road naming request and Planning Department Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $76,781.00 ARPA funds agreement for Senior Services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and a project budget for the Duplin County Detention Center. The meeting includes requests for watershed protection contracts and an interim employment agreement for county manager services.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Duplin County Budget Ordinance
• Project budget ordinance for the Duplin County Detention Center
• Interim employment agreement for County Manager George Wood (July 31 to Dec 31, 2023)
• Contracts for Limestone Creek Water Shed Site 1 Cabin Lake Dam and streambank stabilization
• Donation of $1,000.00 to Emerge Ministries for a July 4th celebration

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Ordinance with a total tax rate of $.735 per $100 of assessed valuation. The Board also approved several watershed protection contracts and accepted a senior services grant.

• Adopted FY 2023-24 Budget Ordinance of $67,483,624 (unanimous)
• Approved $28,000 contract to Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for Cabin Lake Dam Emergency Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 contract to Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for Cabin Lake Dam assessment (unanimous)
• Approved $461,755 contract to Land Mechanic Design, Inc. for streambank stabilization (unanimous)
• Approved $17,000 contract amendment for Greenman Pedersen, Inc., totaling $107,480 (unanimous)
• Accepted $470,103 Home Community Care Block Grant with $52,234 county match (unanimous)
• Delegated signatory authority to Duplin EDC Executive Director for AirPark Development Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension for the close-out of Project Ginny (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings on the FY 2023-2024 County Budget and Economic Development Budget. The meeting includes a presentation of the FY 2021-2022 Single County Audit Draft and various contract approvals.

• Public hearings on FY 2023-2024 County and Economic Development budgets
• Caterer contract between Diamond Food Enterprises, Inc. and Duplin County Services for the Aged
• Wrecker and recovery services contract with Kennedy’s Garage and Wrecker Service
• Public hearing on a request from Kaitlyn Sholar to name a lane in Limestone Township
• Request for security upgrades at the Board of Elections Office

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of two disaster recovery servers and authorized a USDA grant application for water and wastewater systems. Public hearings were held for the FY 2023-2024 County and Economic Development budgets.

• Approved purchase of two disaster recovery servers for $357,000.60 (unanimous)
• Authorized USDA SEARCH Grant application for water/wastewater systems in Calico Bay and East Log Cabin Road areas (unanimous)
• Approved naming a lane in the 150 block of Durwood Evans Road as White Orchard Lane (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Diamond Food Enterprises contract and Board of Health appointments (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Down East Property Service, LLC mowing contract (unanimous)
• Approved one-year wrecker services contract with Kennedy’s Garage and Wrecker Service (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to the Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized NCDOT Unified Grant Application documents for FY25 Public Transportation (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Commission recommended naming the airport terminal building after George Futrelle and requested that the Board of County Commissioners grant signature authority for grant paperwork to Director Scotty Summerlin. The board also rescheduled its July meeting to July 14.

• Approved May 5, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended naming airport terminal after George Futrelle (unanimous)
• Requested Board of County Commissioners grant signature authority to Director Scotty Summerlin for grant paperwork (unanimous)
• Voted to move July board meeting to July 14 at 8am
• Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the County Manager's recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The meeting includes a request for a partnership with Emerge Ministries for a July 4th celebration on county property.

• NC DHHS Division of Public Health Agreement Addendum for $128,675.96
• Budget amendment for a Sheriff's Office drone using 100% state funds
• Request from Terry Norris (Emerge Ministries) for July 4th festival partnership
• Tax and Solid Waste Releases #20260--20290
• Correction of grade for Secretary II position in Senior Services Department

The Board approved a resolution to spend opioid settlement funds on a project coordinator and strategic planning. It also shortened the Health Department's bad debt write-off timeframe from ten years to three years. Additionally, several infrastructure and maintenance contracts were awarded or renewed.

• Approved Health Department bad debt write-off timeframe change to 3 years and write-off of accounts prior to May 1, 2020 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution to Direct the Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds and associated budget amendment (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution Confirming Establishment of the Duplin County Economic Development Commission and appointed 9 members (unanimous)
• Awarded $74,892 contract to Daniel Steiner, DBA Snatchlt Clearing for North East Cape Fear Section 2 Streamflow Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Renewed Limestone and Muddy Creek Watershed maintenance contract with D&D Construction, LLC for $133,500 (unanimous)
• Extended Limestone and Muddy Creek Watershed mowing contract with Hank Bond d/b/a Han-Dy-Land Farms for $51,800 (unanimous)
• Approved AVCON Contract Amendment #2 ($13,868) and River Landing Builders, LLC contract ($210,700) for Airport Airfield Drainage Repair Project-Phase II (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution proclaiming May 21-27, 2023, as Emergency Medical Services Week (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Duplin County Economic Development Commission board unanimously approved keeping a newly constructed road from W. Best Rd. to Airport Rd. as county-owned and built to DOT standards. The board also discussed Airpark project delays, reviewed several grant-funded infrastructure projects, and received updates on the NC Forest Service headquarters. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including April 14 minutes and bank statement (unanimous)
• Approved motion to keep newly constructed road from W. Best Rd. to Airport Rd. county-owned and built to DOT standards (unanimous)
• Approved $130,800 contract for MAI Water/Sewer Engineering & Design (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with clearing/grubbing under Golden LEAF Grant 2 ($423,500) (unanimous)
• Approved resolution of confirmation (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn open session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will meet to review transportation funding, health department agreements, and road naming requests. The board will also consider a tax rate increase for one fire district and airport infrastructure contracts.

• Request to increase Stacy Britt Fire District Tax from $0.07 to $0.08 in FY23-24
• Two NCDOT supplemental agreements for Public Transportation totaling $227,245.00
• Public hearing regarding a request from Phelps Properties to name a lane in Magnolia Township
• NC Dept. of Health and Human Services agreement for $66,564.04 for school health workforce
• NC Forest Service Hangar Complex Contracts and Fuel Farm Design/Bid Grant

The Board of Commissioners approved several airport infrastructure projects, including a new fuel farm design and hangar complex additions. Other actions included approving a new road name in Magnolia Township and reclassifying a Senior Services position.

• Approved $100,431 FAA grant and $99,931 contract with Parrish & Partners for fuel farm design (unanimous)
• Approved $12,257 contract amendment with AVCON and $98,700 contract with River Landing Builders for airport hangar work (unanimous)
• Approved naming a lane off Magnolia MHP Lane as 'Racoon Branch Lane' (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for June 5, 2023, regarding 'White Orchard Lane' naming request (unanimous)
• Approved reclassifying Senior Services Receptionist (Grade 52) to Secretary II (Grade 54) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $77,745 and $149,500 NCDOT transportation funding agreements (unanimous)
• Approved $66,564.04 ARPA COVID-19 School Health Team Workforce agreement (unanimous)
• Took under consideration a 1¢ tax rate increase request for Stacy Britt Fire District

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding the naming of lanes in Limestone, Rose Hill, and Glisson Townships. The body will also consider funding plans for juvenile crime prevention and contracts for jail construction exploration.

• Contract with S&ME, Inc. for geotechnical exploration for the Duplin County Detention Facility (Jail) construction project
• Public hearings on naming lanes in Limestone, Rose Hill, and Glisson Townships
• Approval of Duplin County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council FY 2023-24 Funding Plan
• FY 2022-23 contract amendment with Eastpointe for Duplin County 4-H Prevention Program
• Letters of support requests from Next Generation Block Company and American Dream Homes of Carolina, LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023-24 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Funding Plan and several road naming requests. They also authorized letters of support for two business ventures and accepted health-related grants and funding.

• Approved request to name Annette Lane at 245 Wagon Ford Road (unanimous)
• Approved request to name Alvarez Drive at 108 Rosemary Place Lane (unanimous)
• Approved request to name Elsa Duarte Lane in the 200 block of Bennetts Bridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023-24 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Funding Plan and Certification (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022-23 contract amendment with Eastpointe for 4-H Prevention program (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for NexGen Block Company and American Dream Homes of Carolina, LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,804 in Food & Lodging (AA 874) funding (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,500 NACCHO Certification in Infection Control Scholarship Award (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The Commission approved letters of support for two organizations and authorized a road map revision for the Cottage Community. The board also received updates on several Airpark project grants and infrastructure designs.

• Approved consent agenda including March 3, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved support for NexGen Block to be located at 125 Warren Rd., Warsaw (unanimous)
• Approved support for the concept and intention of American Dream Homes of Carolina, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved new plan for moving the Cottage Community roads map (unanimous)
• Tabled Duplin Economic Development Commission Resolution of Creation
• Approved move into closed session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners and JSCC Board of Trustees met for a college update. No substantive votes were taken on budget requests or project approvals during this session.

• Unanimously approved motion to enter open session
• Unanimously approved motion to adjourn

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss airport capital projects and lease agreements. The meeting includes public hearings on naming lanes in Wolfscrape Township and a request for a hearing on a lane in Magnolia Township.

• Public hearing on naming two lanes in Wolfscrape Township
• Request for public hearing on naming a lane in Magnolia Township
• Airport Capital Improvement Project for Connector Taxiway A3
• Lease agreement with NC Forest Service Aviation Division for airport facility
• Contract for a metal storage building for Soil & Water Conservation District

The Board approved several infrastructure projects for the Duplin County Airport, including a new connector taxiway and a 30-year lease with the NC Forest Service. Other actions included approving a metal storage building contract and accepting a $6,000 animal waste management grant.

• Approved $97,625 budget and Work Authorization #6 for Airport Connector Taxiway A3 (unanimous)
• Approved 30-year lease with NC Forest Service Aviation Division for 5.25 acres at $45,738 annual revenue (unanimous)
• Approved $130,800 engineering agreement with McDavid Associates, Inc. for AirPark water and sewer design (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Superior Builders for a 30x40-foot metal storage building (unanimous)
• Accepted $6,000 NC Foundation for Soil & Water Conservation grant for animal waste management (unanimous)
• Approved naming of Randall Hill Lane and Alison Hill Lane in Wolfscrape Township (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 1, 2023, regarding naming Racoon Branch Lane (unanimous)
• Appointed Kebby Schweinburg to the Animal Advisory Board through December 31, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners is meeting to review budget amendments for the library and health department. The board will also discuss land use ordinances and several requests for naming lanes in various townships.

• Budget amendment for library shelving in the amount of $58,392.08
• Digitization project contract with Sarah Swartz not to exceed $2,500.00
• Proposed amendments to Mobile Home Park, Subdivision, and Airport Land Use and Height Restriction Ordinances
• Public hearing for a request from Victoria Brinson to name a lane in Warsaw Township
• Project ordinance for Senior Services and Veterans Services Center

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding revisions to the Airport Rules & Regulations, Mobile Home & Trailer Park, and Subdivision ordinances. The body will also consider opioid settlement authorizations and the purchase of two sheriff's office vehicles.

• Public hearings on Airport Rules & Regulations, Mobile Home & Trailer Park, and Subdivision ordinances
• Resolution authorizing execution of Opioid Settlements
• Request to purchase two vehicles for Sheriff's Office using State Drug Restitution Funds
• Mowing contract for County Owned Water Facility Sites with Down East Property Service, LLC
• Proposal to abolish Senior Real Estate Appraiser position and create a Real Estate Appraiser position

The Board approved a $1.98M Hurricane Florence hazard mitigation grant to acquire and demolish 19 properties. It also authorized joining new opioid settlements and provided an $8,500 match for the Project Freeze economic development grant.

• Approved $1.98M Hurricane Florence Hazard Mitigation Grant to acquire and demolish 19 properties (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution of Support for Project Freeze and authorized $8,500 cash match (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution Authorizing Execution of Opioid Settlements with CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Allergan, and Teva (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoes for $77,739.56 using state drug restitution funds (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Airpark Development, Airport Land Use Height Restriction, Mobile Home & Trailer Park, and Subdivision ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved naming a lane in the 1400 block of Old Camp Road as Kenan Family Lane (unanimous)
• Appointed Michelle C. Blanchard to the Animal Advisory Board for a term expiring Dec 31, 2024 (unanimous)
• Abolished Senior Real Estate Appraiser position (Grade 64) and created Real Estate Appraiser position (Grade 61) (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The board approved the formation of a new Board of Adjustment and requested that County Commissioners fund up to $145,000 for Airpark water and sewer design. Additionally, the board unanimously approved amendments to the by-laws of The Foundation for Duplin County Industrial & Business Development.

• Approved consent agenda including February minutes (unanimous)
• Approved formation of a new individual Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved request for County Commissioners to fund up to $145,000 for Airpark water/sewer design (unanimous)
• Approved amended by-laws for The Foundation for Duplin County Industrial & Business Development (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant acceptances for health and museum services. They are also considering requests to schedule public hearings for a lane naming in Warsaw Township and an economic development agreement for Project Freeze.

• Acceptance of $61,954.28 in ARPA Grant Funds for the Cowan Museum of History and Science
• Proposed public hearing for naming a lane in the Warsaw Township
• Proposed public hearing for Economic Development Performance Agreement and Resolution for Project Freeze
• Request to place an OLT Internet Switch at Chinquapin Recreation Park
• Request to make the Library System’s fine-free status permanent

The Board authorized FOCUS Broadband to install a fiber switch at the old Chinquapin Elementary School site. The Duplin County Library System was made permanently fine-free, and a summer intern position was approved. Several health department grants and a resolution recognizing the 'Safe' community were also adopted.

• Approved placement of FOCUS Broadband OLT fiber switch at old Chinquapin School site (unanimous)
• Approved Duplin County Library System to be permanently 'Fine Free' (unanimous)
• Approved hiring a library summer intern for 13 weeks (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution Recognizing the 'Safe' Community (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 Delta Dental Foundation Smiles for Kids Grant (unanimous)
• Accepted $2,035 TB Control funding and $23,489 WIC funding (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 Consolidated Agreement with NC Dept of Health and Human Services (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for March 6 and March 20 regarding Project Freeze and road naming (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will discuss updates to airport, mobile home, and subdivision ordinances. The body is reviewing several contracts for auditing, museum grants, and the Magnolia Municipal Auditorium demolition. Other items include health board appointments and a report on unpaid property taxes.

• Proposed revisions to Airport Rules & Regulations, Mobile Home & Trailer Park, and Subdivision Ordinances
• Engineering/inspection services contract with The Adams Company, Inc. for Magnolia Municipal Auditorium Demolition Project
• Amendment to FY 21-22 Audit Contract with RH CPAs, PLLC
• Acceptance of a Duke Endowment Grant to create a Public Health Educator III position
• Request to publish names and amounts of 2022 unpaid property taxes

The Board approved new EMS Medical Responder Program Guidelines and accepted a $100,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to create the Duplin Coalition for Health. Other actions included approving a demolition contract for the Magnolia Auditorium and scheduling public hearings for ordinance revisions and road naming.

• Approved Duplin County EMS Medical Responder Program Guidelines and MOU
• Accepted $100,000 Duke Endowment grant for Duplin Coalition for Health
• Approved creation of Public Health Educator III position (min. salary $51,515.84)
• Approved engineering/inspection agreement with The Adams Company, Inc. for Magnolia Auditorium demolition
• Approved $75,000 NC Science Museums Grant Program contract for Cowan Museum
• Approved deaccession of Fairbanks-Morse hammer mill from Cowan Museum
• Re-appointed Dr. Margie Hunter and Elwood Garner to the Board of Health
• Scheduled March 6 public hearings for ordinance revisions and naming of Kenan Family Lane

Economic Development Commission Board

The Economic Development Commission appointed Scotty Summerlin as Corporation President and approved a $4,200 contract to update the Airpark Ordinance. The board also approved a building reuse application for Project Freeze and appointed Carrie Shields to the board.

• Appointed Carrie Shields to the EDC Board (unanimous)
• Approved $4,200 contract for Parrish & Partners, LLC to update Airpark Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Scotty Summerlin as Economic Development Corporation President (unanimous)
• Approved NC Commerce Building Reuse Application for Project Freeze with 5% county match (unanimous)
• Authorized County Attorney Tim Wilson to proceed with Quiet Title Action for Airpark Parcel #1
• Approved January board minutes and bank statement review (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will review budget amendments and regional project updates. The meeting includes a request to temporarily remove property record books from the courthouse for professional restoration.

• State Aid to Public Libraries award of $66,628
• Resolution for professional restoration and temporary removal of property record books
• NC Dept. of Commerce Industrial Development Fund - Utility Account Grant
• Region 8 ARPA Mini-Grant Award
• Breast & Cervical Cancer Program FY 22-23 AA 452 Revision No. 2

The Board of Commissioners approved several funding requests for the Health Department and the Register of Deeds. They also authorized a pre-application for an industrial development grant for the AirPark.

• Approved $50,000 ARPA Mini-Grant for health workforce recruitment and retention (unanimous)
• Approved additional $13,000 for Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (unanimous)
• Approved $12,033 budget amendment and resolution to preserve four property record books (unanimous)
• Approved submission of pre-application to NC Department of Commerce for Industrial Development Fund-Utility Account Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment Journal Entry Report and various tax/solid waste releases (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 3 and January 10, 2023 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Education established a joint working committee to address school security, teacher retention, and an anticipated $2.5 million funding shortfall. The boards also received updates on capital projects and fund balances.

• Appointed Commissioners Branch and Garner to a joint working committee (unanimous)
• Appointed BOE Members Kenan and Edwards to a joint working committee (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission Board

The board approved a Quiet Title Action to resolve property title issues affecting a Golden LEAF grant. It also authorized an update to the Airpark ordinance and finalized a work authorization for NC Southeast. Discussion on board appointments was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including December minutes and bank statement (Unanimous)
• Approved NC Southeast Parrish & Partners Work Authorization at $204,394.96
• Approved Quiet Title Action costing $3,500-$4,500 to resolve Golden LEAF grant title issues (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,200 Airpark ordinance update, cost split equally between EDC and Airport (Unanimous)
• Tabled EDC Board Appointment discussion until February meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Duplin County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several grant agreements and budget reports. The board is considering approvals for transportation and community development funding. The meeting also includes discussions on road concerns and professional services.

• Bus and Bus Facility Grant (Project No. 21-FC-012) for $3,020,171
• CDBG-NR 21-C-4011 Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Agreement for $617,222
• FY23 Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) disbursement of $35,179
• Agreement for Professional Services with Parrish & Partners, PLLC
• Reappointment of Woodrow W. Brinson and Darrell Grubbs to aging advisory committees

The Board of Commissioners approved a professional services agreement with Parrish and Partners of North Carolina, PLLC for airport project planning and design. The Board also approved a consent agenda including several transportation and community development grants.

• Approved professional services agreement with Parrish and Partners of North Carolina, PLLC for an initial three-year term
• Approved $3,020,171 NCDOT grant for Bus and Bus Facility Project No. 21-FC-012
• Approved $617,222 Community Development Block Grant for Neighborhood Revitalization (21-C-4011)
• Approved $35,179 FY23 Rural Operating Assistance Program disbursement
• Approved reappointment of Woodrow W. Brinson to the Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging (3-year term)
• Approved reappointment of Darrell Grubbs to the Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging (3-year term)
• Approved meeting agenda and December 19, 2022 minutes