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General

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a public hearing on a road name ordinance amendment, and several new business items including a fire apparatus acquisition for Pinebluff, a contract amendment, and a grant for a Veterans Treatment Court. The board will also make appointments to various boards and committees, and enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on amendment to Road Name and Addressing Ordinance to add one road
• Contract with Burr Grading, Inc. for biosolids trucking at WPCP
• Authorization of Fire Department Apparatus Acquisition - Pinebluff 2004 Pierce Enforcer Rescue
• Trillium Grant for Veterans Treatment Court
• Resolution supporting Senate Bill 992 but opposing notice requirements

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The Moore County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the Seven Lakes sewer system and roads, including Phase 1 and Phase 2 plans. The agenda also includes comments from state legislators and commissioner remarks. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Seven Lakes sewer system and roads Phase 1 and Phase 2 plans
• Comments by Senator McInnis and Representative Jackson

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will conduct public hearings on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, including changes to zoning classifications and development standards. The board will also review subdivision regulations and receive updates from the Planning Department.

• Public Hearing on Unified Development Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 6 (Table of Uses), Section 6.1 (Principal Use Table)
• Zoning Request to Highway Commercial (B-2) for Parcel IDs 20020664, 20200038, 20180532, and 20180202
• Continued discussion on Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapters 14, 7, and 20
• Old Business: Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 19 (Subdivisions) Section 19.3.B, 19.7.G, and 19.16
• Planning Department report by Ruth Pedersen

The Moore County Planning Board recommended denial of UDO amendments that would have removed the Special Use Permit requirement for major subdivisions in RA-20, RA-40, and RA-USB districts, making them permitted by right. The board also voted on multiple Chapter 19 subdivision amendments, approving some modifications and denying others, with several items continued to future meetings due to tie votes. The board recommended approval of a modified Section 19.6.A that removes only the 500-foot adjacency restriction while retaining the four-lot maximum for minor subdivisions.

• Recommended denial of Chapter 6 major subdivision by-right amendments (7-1)
• Found Chapter 6 amendments inconsistent with land use plan (7-1)
• Approved modified Section 19.6.A removing 500-foot rule, keeping 4-lot max (8-0)
• Denied Section 19.7.A redefining major subdivisions by acreage (8-0)
• Denied Section 19.7.C replacing BOC approval with SRB (7-1)
• Approved Section 19.6.D life safety access standards for minor subdivisions (8-0)
• Approved Section 19.7.E life safety standards for major subdivision plats (8-0)
• Approved Section 19.8.J replacing native species list with prohibited list (8-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a capital project ordinance revision for PFAS settlement funds (Fund 414), revisions to the vehicle fleet policy, and a contract for non-emergency Medicaid transportation. A public hearing will be held on an amendment to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance to add one road. The board will also review appointments to county boards and committees.

• Finance - PFAS Settlement (Fund 414) Capital Project Ordinance - Revision #5
• Administration - Vehicle Fleet Policy Revisions
• Social Services - Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation Contract - Safe Journey Solutions LLC
• GIS/IT - Public Hearing on Amendment to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance to Add One Road
• Elections - Sole Source with Election Systems & Software, LLC

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved Contract Amendment No. 2 with United Rentals, extending the contract through September 30, 2026, and increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $451,422.30 for continued blower rental at the Water Pollution Control Plant. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included vehicle fleet policy revisions and a PFAS settlement capital project ordinance revision. A public hearing was scheduled for August 18, 2026, to consider adding ASHTON LN to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance. The board discussed public concerns about Flock cameras and scheduled a work session with the Sheriff's Department for August 17, 2026.

• Approved Contract Amendment No. 2 with United Rentals, extending contract to Sept 30, 2026, and increasing amount to $451,422.30 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including vehicle fleet policy revisions and PFAS Settlement Capital Project Ordinance Revision 5 (unanimous)
• Called public hearing for Aug 18, 2026, to consider adding ASHTON LN to Road Name and Addressing Ordinance (unanimous)
• Scheduled work session with Sheriff's Department on Aug 17, 2026, to address public concerns about Flock cameras

General

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda of routine items, then move to new business where it will approve several capital project ordinances, contract extensions, and resolutions. Items include ordinances for the Courthouse and Detention Buildings (Fund 432) and North Moore High School (Fund 483), a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation for public safety, and a resolution to dissolve the Moore County Fire Commission. The meeting also includes presentations, recognitions, and appointments.

• Finance – Courthouse and Detention Buildings Capital Project Ordinance (Fund 432) – Revision 21
• Finance – North Moore High School Capital Project Ordinance (Fund 483) – Revision 4
• Public Safety – 2026 Duke Energy Foundation Grant
• Sheriff – Approval of Contract with Family Ford, Inc. dba Hardy Family Ford
• Legal – Resolution Dissolving the Moore County Fire Commission

The Board entered a closed session to consult with an attorney and discuss terms for the acquisition of real property. The Board later voted to seal the minutes of that session. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Voted unanimously to enter closed session for attorney consultation and real property acquisition terms
• Voted unanimously to return to open session and seal closed session minutes
• Voted unanimously to move the Public Comment Period to the third item of business

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing to discuss several proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. These changes affect subdivision requirements, highway corridor standards, and zoning definitions.

• Proposed UDO amendments to Chapter 19 regarding subdivision submittal and review requirements
• Proposed UDO amendments to Chapter 7 regarding Highway Corridor Overlay District standards
• Proposed UDO amendments to Chapter 3 regarding Highway Corridor Overlay District intent
• Proposed UDO amendments to Chapter 6 regarding the Principal Use Table for major subdivisions
• Proposed UDO amendments to Chapter 7 regarding lot access and native species lists

The Board recommended three text amendments to the Moore County Unified Development Ordinance. These changes involve reclassifying massage and bodywork therapy, removing maximum size restrictions for accessory structures, and allowing amenity centers in subdivisions.

• Recommended UDO amendment to reclassify massage and bodywork therapy (7-0)
• Recommended UDO amendment to remove accessory structure size restrictions (7-0)
• Recommended UDO amendment to allow Amenity Centers as accessory uses (7-0)
• Continued several UDO amendments to the July 9, 2026 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider a range of routine consent agenda items, including several contracts and budget amendments. Commissioners will hear public input on a rezoning request for US 15‑501 Hwy and multiple Unified Development Ordinance amendments. New business includes a contract for a water‑pollution‑control plant and the authorization to acquire a new fire‑pumper engine.

• Authorization of Fire Department Apparatus Acquisition — Eagle Springs Toyne Pumper Engine
• Public Hearing on Conventional Rezoning Request: ParID 00053286, US 15‑501 Hwy
• Public Hearings on Unified Development Ordinance amendments to Chapters 6, 8, and related sections
• Creative Resurfacing, LLC Contract for Water Pollution Control Plant
• NC Forestry Service Contract for FY 2026‑2027 (consent agenda)

The Moore County Board of Commissioners met and voted unanimously to enter closed session to consult with an attorney and discuss real property acquisition terms. They returned to open session and sealed the minutes. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Entered closed session for attorney consultation and property acquisition (unanimous)
• Returned to open session and sealed minutes (unanimous)
• Moved public comment period to third agenda item (unanimous)

General

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors will consider adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget ordinance. This is the sole item of business at the meeting.

• Adoption of the FY 2026-2027 East Moore Water District Budget Ordinance

Board of Commissioners

The board will consider adopting the annual budget ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year, along with two personnel items: a position classification and pay plan, and a state salary plan reporting form.

• Adopt the FY 2026-2027 Moore County Budget Ordinance
• Adopt Position Classification and Pay Plan for Moore County
• Approve NC Office of State Human Resources Salary Plan Reporting Form

The Board of Commissioners approved the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget ordinance, including fire protection service districts and fee schedules. Additionally, the Board adopted a new position classification and pay plan and approved a state human resources salary reporting form.

• Adopted FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted Position Classification and Pay Plan effective July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved NC Office of State Human Resources Salary Plan Reporting Form (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding uses, subdivisions, and development standards. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and hear reports from the Planning Department.

• Approval of May 7, 2026, Planning Board minutes
• Public hearing on UDO amendments to Chapter 6 (Uses), Chapter 8 (Specific Standards), and Chapter 19 (Subdivisions)
• UDOs for Chapter 7 (General Development Standards) continued to July 9
• UDOs for Chapter 3 (Intent of Zoning Districts) continued to July 9
• UDOs for Chapter 14 (Appeals & Variances) continued to July 9

The Planning Board approved a land use plan consistency statement and recommended approval of a rezoning request to the Board of Commissioners. The request seeks to rezone a portion of a 10.5-acre parcel from Rural Agricultural and Neighborhood Business to entirely Neighborhood Business. Additionally, staff presented updates regarding proposed UDO text amendments for subdivisions and the Highway Corridor Overlay District.

• Approved April 2, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement (5-0)
• Recommended rezoning of ParID 00053286 on US 15-501 Hwy to Board of Commissioners (5-0)

General

The meeting agenda includes a public hearing on the FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget and the approval of East Moore Water District minutes. The session is scheduled for June 2, 2026, at the Historic Courthouse.

• Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget
• Approval of East Moore Water District Board of Directors minutes
• Meeting at Historic Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carthage, NC

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on the recommended FY 2026-2027 budget and several amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, including changes to use tables, dimensional standards, and accessory uses. A rezoning request at US 15-501 Hwy is also scheduled for a hearing. New business items include a detention center medical services contract, authorization of fire apparatus purchases, and a resolution to fund school facilities with capital reserve and lottery dollars.

• Public hearing for FY 2026-2027 recommended budget
• Public hearings for multiple Unified Development Ordinance amendments (uses, dimensional standards, accessory uses)
• Public hearing for conventional rezoning at US 15-501 Hwy from RA and B-1 to B-1
• New business: Detention Center medical services contract
• New business: Resolution for using capital reserve and lottery dollars to fund Moore County Schools IT facility and new Carthage Elementary

The Board adopted the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day proclamation and added four new road names to the Road Naming and Addressing Ordinance, both by unanimous vote. It also approved a land‑use plan consistency statement and, by unanimous vote, amended the Unified Development Ordinance to allow beauty/barber shops and nail salons as permitted uses in Neighborhood Business (B‑1) districts. All actions were recorded as unanimous decisions.

• Adopted World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026 proclamation (unanimous)
• Added Goldenfield Road, Hidden Pines Way, Retreat Trail, Whispering Ridge to road naming ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved land‑use plan consistency statement and authorized Chairman to execute (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to UDO permitting beauty/barber shop and nail salon in B‑1 zones (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including budget policies and contracts (unanimous)

General

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors will consider approving the minutes from March 17, 2026. They will also review the recommended FY 2026-2027 budget and set a public hearing. Additionally, the board will discuss Revision 3 to the ARP Capital Project Ordinance.

• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2026
• FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget and call for public hearing
• EMWD ARP Capital Project Ordinance Revision 3

The East Moore Water District Board unanimously approved the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved the FY 2026‑2027 recommended budget of $4,132,648 and set a public hearing for June 2, 2026. The board approved ARP Capital Project Ordinance Revision 3, transferring $54,463.54 back to Fund 620. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 17, 2026 EMWD meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026‑2027 recommended budget of $4,132,648 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on FY 2026‑2027 budget for June 2, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved EMWD ARP Capital Project Ordinance Revision 3, transferring $54,463.54 to Fund 620 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider several routine finance items on the consent agenda, including budget amendments and sewer project revisions. Commissioners will hold public hearings on three amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance covering use tables and dimensional standards. New business includes a deed of dedication and reimbursement agreement for The Exchange Waterline Extension, a system development fee capital reserve fund for public utilities, and contracts for opioid settlement fund spending.

• Deed of Dedication and Reimbursement Agreement for The Exchange Waterline Extension (Public Works)
• System Development Fee (SDF) Capital Reserve Fund for Public Utilities and Water Pollution Control Plant (Public Works)
• Opioid Settlement Funds Contracts and Spending Authorizations (Health)
• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance amendment to Chapter 6, Section 6.1 (Principal Use Table) (Planning)
• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance amendment to Chapter 5, Section 5.1 (Table of Area and Setbacks) (Planning)

The board unanimously received the County Manager's recommended FY 2026-2027 budget of $252,500,377 and called a public hearing for June 2, 2026. The budget proposes a half-cent reduction in the general county tax rate to $0.29 per $100 valuation, a half-cent increase in the EMS tax rate to $0.0425, and an unchanged fire tax rate of $0.0875. The board also approved consent agenda items, including budget amendments and capital project ordinance revisions, and authorized preparation of opioid settlement contracts for three partners totaling $744,986 for consideration at the June 2 meeting.

• Received FY 2026-2027 recommended budget of $252,500,377 (unanimous)
• Called public hearing for June 2, 2026 on recommended budget (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and capital project ordinance revisions (unanimous)
• Approved $124,650 reimbursement to CSS Investments for The Exchange waterline extension (unanimous)
• Approved System Development Fee resolutions for Public Utilities and Water Pollution Control Plant (unanimous)
• Authorized preparation of opioid settlement contracts for FirstHealth ($134,216), Samaritan Colony ($400,770), and Sandhills Adult & Teen Challenge ($210,000) (unanimous)
• Appointed David Jordan to Local Emergency Planning Committee (unanimous)
• Called public hearings for June 2, 2026 on three UDO amendments (unanimous)

General

The Board of Commissioners agreed to new parameters for minor subdivisions, including a 10‑acre maximum, a five‑year waiting period, and specific easement requirements. It also reached consensus to reduce the highway corridor overlay width to 50 feet and to let underlying zoning govern land uses within the corridor. Additional changes include moving the storm‑water management plan requirement to the final plat stage and expanding the subdivision review checklist to four new departmental columns.

• Agreed to revised minor subdivision parameters (10‑acre max, 5‑year wait, easement rules)
• Required utility easement on all minor subdivision plats
• Expanded subdivision review checklist to include Public Utilities, Environmental Health, GIS, and Public Safety
• Moved storm‑water management plan requirement from preliminary to final plat stage
• Decided to retain highway corridor overlay but reduce width to 50 feet from right‑of‑way
• Removed separate prohibited and conditional use lists from the highway overlay, deferring to underlying zoning

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a conventional rezoning request for ParID 00053286 on US 15-501 Hwy, seeking to change the designation from Rural Agricultural (RA) and Neighborhood Business (B-1) to Neighborhood Business (B-1). The board may vote on the request after hearing public comment. Other business includes approval of the April 2026 minutes.

• Public hearing on conventional rezoning request for ParID 00053286, US 15-501 Hwy, from RA and B-1 to B-1
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2026 meeting

The Planning Board unanimously recommended that the County Board of Commissioners amend the Unified Development Ordinance to permit beauty, barbershop, and nail salon uses in the B1 neighborhood business district. It also unanimously recommended an amendment to exempt emergency‑services accessory structures from certain standards and to reduce accessory‑structure front setbacks from 40 ft to 30 ft in most residential districts. The board approved its March 5 minutes, adopted several land‑use plan consistency statements, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of March 5, 2026 (5-0)
• Adopted land‑use plan consistency statement as consistent and authorized chairman (5-0)
• Adopted land‑use plan consistency statement as inconsistent (4-1)
• Recommended approval to add beauty, barbershop, nail salon to B1 district (5-0)
• Recommended approval to exempt emergency‑services accessory uses (5-0)
• Recommended approval to reduce accessory‑structure front setbacks to 30 ft (5-0)
• Adopted land‑use plan consistency statement for Chapter 5 as consistent (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on the Moore County Schools FY 2026-2027 proposed budget request. The board will call for public hearings on amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding use tables and dimensional standards. New business includes contract approvals for a forensics facility architectural services, detention center security, and workers compensation insurance, as well as votes on supporting the dissolution of the Moore County Schools Police Department and a state constitutional amendment on property tax reform.

• Presentation of Moore County Schools FY 2026-2027 proposed budget request by Interim Superintendent Jenny Purvis
• Call to public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance amendments to Chapter 6 (Table of Uses) and Chapter 5 (Dimensional Standards)
• Approval of contract with Moseley Architects for architectural services for a forensics facility (Sheriff's Office)
• Support of Moore County Schools dissolving their police department (legal action)
• Support of North Carolina Constitutional Amendment on Property Tax Reform

The Board unanimously approved all consent agenda items, proclaimed May 2026 as Foster Parent Appreciation Month, and adopted a proclamation recognizing Professional Clerks Week (May 3‑9, 2026). It also unanimously approved a sole‑source contract with Securitas Technology Corporation for a five‑year detention‑center security system at $198,000. Additionally, the Board called public hearings for road‑name ordinance amendments and several Unified Development Ordinance changes.

• Approved all consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Proclaimed May 2026 as Foster Parent Appreciation Month (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation for Professional Clerks Week May 3‑9 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved sole‑source contract with Securitas Technology Corp for detention center security ($198,000) (unanimous)
• Called public hearing June 2 2026 to add Goldenfield Rd, Hidden Pines Way, Retreat Trl, Whispering Rdg (unanimous)
• Called public hearing June 2 2026 to allow Beauty/Barber Shop/Nail Salon in B‑1 zoning (unanimous)
• Called public hearing May 19 2026 to add Section 6.2.C‑ exemption for emergency services (unanimous)
• Called public hearing May 19 2026 to reduce residential accessory‑structure front setbacks to 30 ft (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the proposed language for the minor‑subdivision waiting period and lot‑size standards. It instructed staff to strengthen open‑space language, limit wetlands and storm‑water credits, and explore surety mechanisms for storm‑water failures. Staff and Mr. Hayter were tasked with drafting a simplified Highway Corridor Overlay District and obtaining NCDOT right‑of‑way data. The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 11:46 a.m.

• Approved minor‑subdivision waiting‑period language as presented
• Approved lot‑size language for minor subdivisions as presented
• Directed staff to strengthen open‑space language for accessibility
• Directed staff to limit wetlands and storm‑water facilities in open‑space calculations
• Directed staff to explore surety mechanisms for storm‑water management failures
• Tasked staff and Mr. Hayter to prepare revised Highway Corridor Overlay District language
• Asked staff to obtain NCDOT information on future right‑of‑way needs
• Unanimously adjourned the meeting (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance's dimensional standards, including setbacks and area requirements. Consent agenda items include approval of meeting minutes, a FY27 meeting schedule, a letter of support for Habitat for Humanity, bond referendum revisions, an aviation grant, and contracts for Tyler Technologies and Republic Services. The board will also consider appointments to the Board of Health and Nursing Home Advisory Committee.

• Public hearing: Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 5 dimensional standards amendments
• Consent agenda: Local Educational Bonds 2018 Referendum Revision 37
• Consent agenda: NCDOT Aviation Grant for hangar taxilane design (WBS #36237.67.14.3)
• New business: Utility Solutions & Automation contract for meter purchase
• New business: Republic Services of North Carolina Amendment #9

The Board unanimously approved the contract with Utility Solutions & Automation, LLC for 1,600 ultrasonic water meters, including the sole‑source justification. It also unanimously adopted a 30‑foot front‑setback amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. Additional unanimous actions included authorizing a commemorative plaque, extending the Republic Services waste agreement, and reappointing two advisory members.

• Approved $653,984 Utility Solutions & Automation contract for water meters (unanimous)
• Approved amendment reducing front setbacks from 40' to 30' in residential zones (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing 250th‑anniversary commemorative plaque (unanimous)
• Approved Republic Services Amendment #9 extending waste agreement to 2031 (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Trillium requesting status update on Seven Lakes properties (unanimous)
• Reappointed Tom LoSapio to Board of Health (unanimous)
• Reappointed Patricia Smith to Nursing and Adult Care Home Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners reviewed updates to the Unified Development Ordinance, focusing on the Highway Corridor Overlay District. No formal amendments or approvals were adopted. The board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 a.m.

• Adjourned special meeting unanimously (10:50 a.m.)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss updates to Chapter 19 of the Unified Development Ordinance concerning subdivisions. Commissioners directed staff to compile the listed amendment items into a summary document for review before the joint work session with the Planning Board. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 11:42 am.

• Requested staff to compile subdivision amendment items into a summary document (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by Adams, seconded by Ritter)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding dimensional standards in the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting includes decisions on a lease agreement between Moore EMS and the Town of Aberdeen and a settlement for National Opioids Six Remnant Defendants.

• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 5 Dimensional Standards
• Lease Agreement between County of Moore EMS and Town of Aberdeen
• Approval of National Opioids Six Remnant Defendants Settlement
• Resolution urging General Assembly to restore state funding for School Enhancement Teachers
• Conditional rezoning from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Rural Agricultural-Conditional Zoning (RA-CZ) for a Group Care Facility

The commissioners unanimously approved all consent‑agenda items, including budget amendments and several capital‑project ordinance revisions. They also unanimously adopted proclamations for Lineman Appreciation Day, Child Abuse Prevention Month, and National Library Week. The board accepted the 2025 Community Health Assessment report and directed staff to continue investigations raised by commissioners. Finally, the board voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing on April 21, 2026 to amend the Unified Development Ordinance and lower front‑setback requirements from 40 feet to 30 feet in all residential zones.

• Approved all consent‑agenda items (budget amendments, capital‑project ordinance revisions, etc.) – unanimous
• Adopted Lineman Appreciation Day proclamation – unanimous
• Adopted Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation – unanimous
• Adopted National Library Week proclamation – unanimous
• Accepted 2025 Community Health Assessment report – unanimous
• Called public hearing for April 21, 2026 on setback amendment to reduce front setbacks to 30 feet – unanimous

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on three amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, covering changes to the Principal Use Table, new accessory use standards, and updated dimensional standards. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the March 5, 2026 minutes and a conflict‑of‑interest check by the chairman.

• Approve minutes of the March 5, 2026 Planning Board meeting
• Chairman asks members about any conflict of interest for agenda items
• Public hearing on UDO Chapter 6 amendment to Section 6.1 (Principal Use Table)
• Public hearing on UDO Chapter 6 amendment to add Section 6.2.C (Accessory Uses and Structures)
• Public hearing on UDO Chapter 5 amendment to Section 5.1 (Table of Area and Setbacks)

The board unanimously appointed Ruth Pedersen as clerk and approved the February minutes (6‑0). It adopted a Future Land Use Plan consistency statement (6‑0) and recommended the County Board approve the front‑setback amendment (6‑0). The board also directed staff to study accessory‑structure setbacks for a future hearing.

• Appointed Ruth Pedersen as clerk for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved February 5, 2026 minutes (6‑0)
• Adopted Future Land Use Plan consistency statement (6‑0)
• Recommended County Board approve reduction of front setbacks to 30 ft (6‑0)
• Directed staff to research accessory‑structure front setbacks for next meeting
• Adjourned the meeting (6‑0)

General

The EMWD Board of Directors will consider two items. First, they will vote to approve the minutes from the East Moore Water District Board meeting held on January 20, 2026. Second, Public Works Director Charles Patnode will present a letter to the USDA that identifies the EMWD Phase 5 representative. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Approve East Moore Water District Board minutes from Jan 20 2026
• Public Works Director Charles Patnode to submit letter to USDA naming EMWD Phase 5 representative

The East Moore Water District Board approved the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The Board also unanimously approved and signed a letter to USDA Rural Development that identifies the Phase 5 Project Representative and related contacts.

• Approved Jan 20, 2026 East Moore Water District minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and signed letter to USDA naming Phase 5 project representative (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners will consider several capital project ordinances, including renovations to the historic courthouse, a water‑supply study, and new EMS stations. Public hearings will address two rezoning requests: a 18.61‑acre conventional rezoning and a conditional rezoning for a group‑care facility on 135 Jolinda Road. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items such as minutes, budget amendments, and tax releases.

• Historic Courthouse Renovations Capital Project Ordinance (Finance)
• Engineering Agreement to evaluate Crystal Lake/Little River water‑supply alternative (Public Works)
• Capital Project Ordinances for construction of EMS Station (Station X) and Pinehurst EMS (Public Safety)
• Conventional rezoning of 18.61 acres from B‑1 and RA‑USB to RA‑USB (Planning)
• Conditional rezoning of Rural Agricultural to Rural Agricultural‑Conditional for group‑care facility at 135 Jolinda Road (Planning)

The Board recused Commissioner Von Canon from a consent item and approved the remaining consent agenda unanimously. It adopted three proclamations (Arbor Day, Vietnam War Veterans Day, America 250) by unanimous vote. The Board approved a conventional rezoning of 18.61 acres to Rural Agricultural Urban Service Boundary and a conditional rezoning for a group‑care facility with a limit of 10 parking spaces, both unanimously.

• Recused Vice Chairman Von Canon from consent item 2l (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda item 2l (4-0)
• Adopted Arbor Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Vietnam War Veterans Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted America 250 proclamation (unanimous)
• Recused Commissioner Ritter from conventional rezoning hearing (4-0)
• Approved conventional rezoning of 18.61 acres to RA‑USB (4-0)
• Approved conditional rezoning of 135 Jolinda Rd to RA‑CZ with 10 parking spaces (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners voted to move forward with the proposed modification to the Seven Lakes sewer system, including removal of the Holly Grove force‑main extension and a downstream extension estimated at $2 million. They set July 31 as the deadline for the go/no‑go decision on the Crystal Lake water‑supply evaluation. The board also placed a resolution supporting the Highway 15‑501/Airport Road traffic circle on the agenda for the next meeting.

• Approved moving forward with the Seven Lakes sewer modification request to DOT
• Approved removal of the 11,000‑ft Holly Grove force‑main extension, saving $400‑$500 k
• Approved downstream extension modification costing approximately $2 million
• Set July 31 deadline for go/no‑go decision on Crystal Lake water project phases
• Scheduled a resolution of support for the Highway 15‑501/Airport Road traffic circle for the next meeting

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special non-residential intensity allocation request for a mini-warehouse on Murdocksville Road and will consider amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Public hearing for Aldene Mabe's mini-warehouse at 3626 Murdocksville Rd
• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance amendments to Chapter 5
• Approval of February 5, 2026, Planning Board minutes
• Upcoming Board of Commissioners meetings on March 17 and April 2

The board approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 Planning Board meeting (7‑0). It recommended and approved the conventional rezoning of approximately 18.61 acres owned by Steven Cagle to Rural Agricultural Urban Service Boundary (RA‑USB) (7‑0). It also approved a conditional rezoning of 2.6 acres at 135 Jolinda Road for a group care facility with a requirement of 12 parking spaces (7‑0).

• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Recommended approval of conventional rezoning of 18.61 acres to RA‑USB (7‑0)
• Adopted land‑use plan consistency statement for conventional rezoning (7‑0)
• Recommended approval of conditional rezoning of 135 Jolinda Road with 12 parking spaces (7‑0)
• Adopted land‑use plan consistency statement for conditional rezoning (7‑0)
• Approved motion to reduce front‑setback requirement to 30 feet (7‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (7‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners will vote on a FY26 5339 Capital Grant contract to purchase vans for county use and on a Public Works contract to evaluate the Crystal Lake/Little River water‑supply alternative. They will also consider a budget amendment related to the Sheriff Forensic Facility and a contract amendment for the county phone service. Public hearings will be held on two rezoning requests for land on Jolinda Road and a 18.61‑acre area near Seven Lakes.

• FY26 5339 Capital Grant Van Purchase Contract Approval (Transportation)
• Award of Contract for Evaluation of the Crystal Lake / Little River Water Supply Alternative (Public Works)
• Budget Amendment Related to Sheriff Forensic Facility (Finance)
• Hosted County Phone Service Contract Amendment (Information Technology)
• Public hearings on rezoning requests: 18.61 acres near Seven Lakes and 135 Jolinda Road

The Board unanimously approved the Board Order, Special Use Permit and preliminary plat for the Holly Grove Pines Subdivision, a 25‑lot, 51.19‑acre development on Holly Grove School Road. It also unanimously approved the condition of approval written consent for the same permit and plat. Additionally, the Board authorized the execution of a five‑year amendment to the county’s hosted VoIP phone contract with True IP Solutions, LLC. The Board called public hearings for two rezoning requests on March 17, 2026 and maintained the previously adopted 1.5 % population growth rate.

• Approved Board Order, Special Use Permit and preliminary plat for Holly Grove Pines Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved condition of approval written consent for Holly Grove Pines Subdivision (unanimous)
• Authorized 5‑year contract amendment with True IP Solutions, LLC for VoIP service (unanimous)
• Recused Commissioner Ritter from rezoning public hearing (4‑0)
• Called public hearing for conventional rezoning of 18.61 acres (4‑0)
• Called public hearing for conditional rezoning of 135 Jolinda Rd (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Maintained 1.5% population growth rate (no action)