Moore County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held an organizational meeting to elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman. The Board also approved a resolution for several public official bonds and renewals.

• Elected Commissioner Picerno as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Commissioner Quis as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Approved Chief Finance Officer bond of $1,000,000 (5-0)
• Approved Chief Finance Officer for Convention and Visitors Bureau bond of $260,000 (5-0)
• Approved Register of Deeds bond of $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff bond of $25,000 (5-0)
• Approved Tax Administrator and Deputy Tax Administrator bonds of $250,000 each (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved funding for water, sewer, and road infrastructure for a Habitat for Humanity development in the Addor community. Other key actions included approving airport project budgets and updating the Unified Development Ordinance. The Board also authorized several budget amendments for fire protection and forestry services.

• Approved $100,000 contract for Habitat for Humanity infrastructure in Addor community (5-0)
• Approved UDO amendments required by 160D, excluding staff recommended revisions (5-0)
• Approved $13,200 for FY23 forestry services for a new fire control truck (5-0)
• Approved $228,982 change order for the new courthouse project (5-0)
• Adopted Bond Order and Interim Financing for Vass Sewer Phase 2 project (5-0)
• Approved $172,500 funding agreement with Moore County Partners in Progress (3-0)
• Approved $75,335 budget for Airport Taxilane Extension and Hangar Site Prep
• Approved $3,121,672 total budget for Airport Hangar Taxiways and Service Road

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved an annual funding agreement with Moore County Partners in Progress. The funding includes $67,500 to cover 90% of the cost for a new staff person. Two commissioners were recused from the vote due to their roles on the nonprofit's board.

• Voted 3-0 to recuse Chairman Quis and Commissioner Picerno
• Approved annual funding agreement with Partners in Progress not to exceed $172,500 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners denied a special use permit for a major conservation subdivision on Union Church Road, citing traffic safety and stormwater management concerns. Other actions included approving a courthouse project change order and updating transportation policies.

• Denied Special Use Permit for Union Church Road Major Conservation Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved $228,982 change order for New Courthouse project
• Approved revised Moore County Transportation Services Policy
• Adopted revised Rules of Procedure for the Board of Commissioners
• Approved Pandemic Recovery Capital Project Fund Revision 3
• Approved $100,000 contract for Habitat for Humanity water and sewer infrastructure
• Approved Bond Order and Interim Financing Resolution for Vass Sewer Phase 2
• Approved Vass Phase II Sewer System Improvements Capital Project Ordinance Revision 6

Planning Board

The board recommended approval for a 255-foot antenna support structure on NC 705 Highway and an increase in built-upon area for a storage facility. A rezoning request for a technology training center on Vass-Carthage Road was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Recommended approval of Special Non-Residential Intensity Allocation to increase built-upon area to 60.9% for Streetsmart Storage Vass LLC (6-0)
• Approved Land Use Plan Consistency Statement for NC 705 Highway wireless facility (5-1)
• Recommended approval to Board of Commissioners for conditional rezoning (RA to RA-CZ) for a 255’ antenna on NC 705 Highway (6-0)
• Rezoning request for office and training facility on Vass-Carthage Road withdrawn by applicant
• Approved meeting agenda and October 6, 2022 minutes (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting for a groundbreaking ceremony for a new inclusive playground at the Moore County Sports Complex. No legislative decisions or votes were recorded during this event.

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved contracts for ten new Sheriff's patrol vehicles and the installation of valve vaults at the Water Pollution Control Plant. They also adopted proclamations for Adoption Awareness Month and Operation Green Light. A public hearing was called for November 15 to discuss restructuring the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Approved $397,503.44 contract with Performance Automotive for 10 Ford patrol vehicles
• Approved $363,000 agreement with E.L.J., Inc. for Valve Vault Installation Project
• Approved updated Moore County Transportation Services Title VI Plan
• Adopted proclamation for Adoption Awareness Month (November 2022)
• Adopted proclamation for Operation Green Light (November 1-11, 2022)
• Called public hearing for Nov 15 to amend Unified Development Ordinance
• Reappointed Johnny Williamson to Town of Pinebluff Planning Board/Board of Adjustment
• Appointed Keith Clark to Transportation Advisory Board (term expires June 30, 2025)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved reallocating $4,698,690 in American Rescue Plan Act funds from broadband and the Water Pollution Control Plant to Moore County Public Utilities for water and sewer line extensions. It also approved a $67,500 increase in funding for Partners in Progress to hire a Business Development Director, and adopted a resolution requesting state and federal action on border control to curtail opioid trafficking. The consent agenda, including tax releases, budget amendments, and appointments of review officers, was approved unanimously.

• Approved $4.7M ARPA fund reallocation to Moore County Public Utilities for water/sewer lines
• Approved $67,500 increase to Partners in Progress for new Business Development Director position
• Adopted resolution requesting NC leaders and President Biden to act on border control to curtail opioid trafficking
• Approved consent agenda including tax releases, budget amendments, and appointment of review officers Dena Barner and Ruth Pedersen
• Approved interlocal agreement for building inspection services with Montgomery County
• Approved contract with Spatial Data Consultants for 2022 aerial photography at $185,500
• Approved classification and appropriation of $14.2M in General Fund assigned and committed fund balances
• Approved appointments: Deputy Tori Price to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Neil Tighe to Foxfire Village Planning and Zoning Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review a comprehensive rewrite of the Moore County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to comply with new state law (NCGS 160D). The board agreed to hold a public hearing on the revisions at its November 15, 2022 meeting. No final vote was taken at this special meeting.

• Agreed to schedule public hearing on UDO revisions for November 15, 2022 (4-0)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to the Board of Commissioners. The board also adopted a land-use plan consistency statement as required by state law. A public hearing was held, and one resident expressed concern about insufficient time to review non-160D changes.

• Approved consent agenda including August and September meeting minutes (9-0)
• Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement for UDO amendments (9-0)
• Recommended approval of UDO text amendments to Board of Commissioners (9-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss the opioid allocation agreement from the national opioid settlement. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with presentations from county officials and discussion with municipal representatives. The board voted 3-0 to adjourn.

• No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a $2.5 million State Capital and Infrastructure Fund grant for the Moore County Airport, with no local match required, for capital improvements including a storage facility, apron pavement strength, and a corporate hangar. The Board also approved a water pipeline easement agreement with the Town of Southern Pines and the Moore County Airport Authority. The Sheriff was authorized to pursue grant and loan options to purchase a LENCO Bearcat tactical rescue vehicle. The Board approved the creation of an Information Security Charter and appointed members to several boards.

• Accepted $2.5M SCIF grant for Moore County Airport capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved water pipeline easement deed and agreement with Town of Southern Pines and Airport Authority (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to pursue grant/loan options for LENCO Bearcat tactical vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Information Security Charter and authorized County Manager to appoint steering team (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, meeting schedule change, and transportation grants (unanimous)
• Called public hearing for Oct. 18 on adding two roads to Road Name and Addressing Ordinance (unanimous)
• Appointed Miriam King and reappointed Annette McGraw to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (unanimous)
• Reappointed Barbara Allred to Library Board of Trustees with term limit waiver (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a joint special meeting with the Board of Education to discuss a request to expand the Moore County Schools Police Department by 13 officers, at an estimated initial cost of $1.53 million and recurring annual cost of $1.07 million. No vote was taken on the request; the meeting was informational only. The board voted 4-0 to adjourn.

• Discussed school police expansion request (13 new officers, $1.53M initial cost) — no vote taken
• Voted 4-0 to adjourn the special meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board awarded construction contracts for the Vass Phase 2 sewer project totaling over $7.3 million, adopted a resolution to seek LGC approval for up to $4.657 million in revenue bonds, and approved a $44,910 change order for a water line project. They also held a public hearing on the 2023 Schedule of Values for property revaluation and approved initial zoning of an 8-acre parcel on Eastman Road to RA-40.

• Awarded Contract 1 to SKC, Inc. for $3,409,531.25 (Vass Phase 2 sewer)
• Awarded Contract 2 to Temple Grading for $2,484,000.00 (Vass Phase 2 sewer)
• Awarded Contract 4 to Temple Grading for $1,401,595.00 (Vass Phase 2 sewer)
• Adopted resolution to apply to LGC for up to $4,657,000 in revenue bonds for Vass sewer
• Approved Amendment No. 6 with McGill Associates for $36,375 (Vass sewer engineering)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Atkinson Infrastructure for $44,910 (Vass water line)
• Approved initial zoning of 8-acre Eastman Road parcel to RA-40
• Reappointed Commissioner Catherine Graham to Social Services Board (term to 2025)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board held a work session to review proposed updates to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to comply with NCGS Chapter 160D. No votes or decisions were taken; the board will prepare a recommendation for the Board of Commissioners at a future meeting.

• No decisions made; work session only

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to accept Amendment No. 1 to the Letter of Conditions for the Vass Phase 2 Wastewater Collection System Expansion project, adding $1,227,000 in loan and $1,926,000 in grant funding from USDA. The board also approved a resolution authorizing the chairman and clerk to execute all necessary documents and adopted Capital Project Ordinance Revision 5 for Fund 411. The additional funding is needed because the project exceeded its original budget after bids were opened.

• Accepted Amendment No. 1 Letter of Conditions for Vass Phase 2 sewer expansion (4-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing chairman and clerk to sign all documents to complete USDA funding obligation (4-0)
• Approved Capital Project Ordinance Revision 5 for Fund 411 (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a $214,764.03 contract with PlayCore Wisconsin for adaptive playground equipment at the Moore County Sports Complex. Commissioners also approved a new position classification and pay plan effective October 8, 2022, and a three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with SHI Inc. totaling $188,799.70 per year. The Board called a public hearing for October 18 to consider increasing Partners in Progress funding from $105,000 to $172,500 for a new Business Development Director position.

• Approved $214,764.03 contract with PlayCore Wisconsin for adaptive playground equipment at Moore County Sports Complex
• Approved updated Position Classification and Pay Plan effective October 8, 2022
• Approved three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with SHI Inc. at $188,799.70 per year
• Approved contract with Stanley Convergent Security Solutions for $121,960 to upgrade detention center servers and software
• Approved $104,000 contract with Fat Monkey Express for biosolids trucking services
• Approved $41,504 sole source purchase of bar rake parts from Daparak for water pollution control plant
• Approved $37,225.30 sole source purchase of grit classifier parts from Charles R. Underwood for water pollution control plant
• Approved revision to personnel policy authorizing flexible work schedules including remote work

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to select Option A for spending opioid settlement funds, directing staff to create an application process. The county will receive $6.26 million over 18 years. The board also heard presentations on tax revaluation and water sources but took no votes on those topics.

• Approved Option A for opioid settlement fund allocation (4-0)
• Directed staff to create application process for opioid settlement funds

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a conditional rezoning from RA-40 and B-2 to B-2/CZ for a 4.96-acre portion of two parcels on US 15-501 Highway to allow construction of a contractor office and storage yard. The Board also approved a conditional rezoning from RA to RA-CZ on NC 22 Highway for a 255-foot Verizon wireless communication tower. Additionally, the Board approved the consent agenda, budget amendments, and several contracts and agreements.

• Approved conditional rezoning for contractor office on US 15-501 (5-0)
• Approved conditional rezoning for Verizon cell tower on NC 22 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, tax releases, budget amendments, and MOU with Monarch (5-0)
• Approved $149,952 contract with Ilderton Dodge for four patrol vehicles (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Aramark inmate food services contract, increasing FY22 amount by $11,198.11 (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Southern Pines for Armstead Subdivision jurisdiction (5-0)
• Approved appointments to ABC Board, Airport Authority, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and Library Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments totaling $56,332 for grants and other adjustments (5-0)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board, acting as the Watershed Review Board, unanimously endorsed a resolution to transfer 30 acres of watershed allocation from Drowning Creek to the Town of Aberdeen (5-0, with one abstention). The board also unanimously recommended approval of initial zoning to Residential & Agricultural-40 (RA-40) for an 8-acre parcel on Eastman Rd. owned by Madison Sloan. Both items will go to the Board of County Commissioners for a public hearing on September 20, 2022.

• Endorsed watershed allocation transfer to Town of Aberdeen (5-0, Newman abstained)
• Recommended RA-40 zoning for ParID 00037933 on Eastman Rd. (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 7, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Elected Jeffrey Gilbert as Chair Pro Tem for the meeting (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including minutes, budget amendments, and agreements for aging transportation and home care. The board also called public hearings for August 16, 2022, to consider adding six roads to the addressing ordinance and two conditional rezoning requests. Additionally, the board approved several funding agreements, contracts, and appointments.

• Approved consent agenda including FY23 MOU with Aging and Transportation and Home and Community Care Block Grant (4-0)
• Called public hearing for Aug 16 on adding six roads to Road Name and Addressing Ordinance
• Called public hearing for Aug 16 on conditional rezoning at US Hwy 15/501 (RA-40 & B-2 to B-2-CZ)
• Called public hearing for Aug 16 on conditional rezoning at NC Hwy 22 (RA to RA-CZ)
• Approved FY23 Urgent Repair Program funding of $132,000 and associated documents
• Approved MOA with Moore County Schools and Sandhills Center for $250,000 behavioral health funding
• Approved $197,021 nonprofit grant agreement with Sandhills Center
• Approved $114,400 bio-solids tipping contract with Chambers Development for FY23

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners continued a quasi-judicial hearing for a Special Use Permit for a 53-lot Major Conservation Subdivision on Union Church Road to August 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The board voted 5-0 to continue the hearing, leaving it open for a future decision. No final decision was made on the permit.

• Continued hearing to August 23, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (5-0)
• Left hearing open for future decision
• County Attorney to prepare proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included budget amendments, tax releases, and various contracts. The board also approved several new business items, including agreements for the Sandhill Regional Library System, school nurse funding, and a tax levy. Additionally, the board made appointments to several advisory boards and committees.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, tax releases, and contracts (5-0)
• Approved Sandhill Regional Library System agreement with member counties (5-0)
• Approved FY23 School Nurse Funding Initiative agreement with Moore County Schools (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with NC DHHS for Social Services (5-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 settlement reports and 2022-2023 tax levy (5-0)
• Approved Planning and Inspections Fee Schedule change (5-0)
• Adopted resolution requesting NC General Assembly to change enhancement teacher allotment from K-5 to K-8 (5-0)
• Reappointed members to Agricultural Advisory Board and Nursing and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to continue a quasi-judicial hearing on a Special Use Permit request by Tri South Builders, Inc. for a Major Conservation Subdivision Preliminary Plat approval for 53 lots on 73.77 acres on Union Church Road, Carthage. After about six hours of testimony, the board voted 4-0 to continue the hearing to Monday, August 1, 2022, at 4:00pm. No final decision was made on the permit.

• Continued special use permit hearing for Tri South Builders to Aug. 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Adjourned special meeting at 10:12pm (4-0)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of two conditional rezoning requests to the Board of Commissioners. The first was for a Verizon Wireless 255-foot monopole tower on NC 22 Highway, and the second was for a contractor office and storage yard on US 15-501 Highway. Both recommendations passed 7-0.

• Recommended approval of conditional rezoning for Verizon Wireless tower on NC 22 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional rezoning for contractor office on US 15-501 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda with Watershed Review Board item removed (7-0)
• Re-elected Bobby Hyman as Vice Chair (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors voted 5-0 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget ordinance, keeping the fee schedule unchanged for 30 days. The decision followed a recommendation to hold a rate work session in July to better understand system development fees. The budget totals $2,699,700 in revenues and expenditures.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 budget ordinance (5-0)
• Kept fee schedule unchanged for 30 days (5-0)
• Scheduled rate work session for July meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2022-2023 budget ordinance with a tax rate of 48.5 cents per $100 valuation, after a motion to reduce the rate by one cent failed 2-3. The board also approved the Position Classification and Pay Plan and the State Salary Reporting Form, both unanimously. A quasi-judicial hearing for a special use permit was continued to July 18, 2022.

• Adopted FY23 budget ordinance with 48.5-cent tax rate (3-2)
• Rejected one-cent tax rate reduction motion (2-3)
• Approved Position Classification and Pay Plan effective July 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved State Salary Reporting Form for FY 22-23 (5-0)
• Continued special use permit hearing for Tri South Builders to July 18, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to discuss the FY 2022-2023 budget, focusing on a possible one-cent property tax reduction and funding for schools. No formal decisions were made; the board heard presentations and discussed using reserve funds for school debt service. The meeting adjourned without voting on the budget or tax rate.

• No formal decisions made; budget work session only
• Discussed possible 1-cent tax reduction (no vote)
• Discussed using Article 46 sales tax reserves for school debt service (no vote)
• Agreed to meet with schools on SRO funding plan (no vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the Pandemic Recovery Capital Projects Ordinance, allocating $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds for capital needs in the Sheriff and EMS departments, including vehicles, ambulances, and equipment. The Board also approved a subaward agreement with East Moore Water District for a $1.175 million booster pump station project, and approved a resolution requesting the NC General Assembly to expand the state's enhancement teacher allotment from K-5 to K-8.

• Approved $10M Pandemic Recovery Capital Projects Ordinance for Sheriff/EMS (5-0)
• Approved $1.175M subaward agreement with East Moore Water District for Thurlow Booster Pump Station (5-0)
• Approved resolution requesting NC General Assembly to expand enhancement teacher allotment to K-8 (5-0)
• Approved $301,362.62 contract with Aramark for Detention Center food services (5-0)
• Approved $150,650 contract with SHI for county firewall purchase (5-0)
• Approved $232,811.77 contract with SHI for 141 laptops and docking stations (5-0)
• Approved $242,780 sole source contract with Badger Meter for meter replacement (5-0)
• Approved transfer of The Carolina water system to Town of Southern Pines (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors held a special meeting and approved two items unanimously. They approved the minutes from the May 16, 2022 special meeting and approved Project Ordinance Revision 5 for the EMWD Phase 4 Project, which includes a $1,175,000 budget for the Thurlow Booster Pump Station funded by federal COVID relief funds. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved May 16, 2022 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Project Ordinance Revision 5 for EMWD Phase 4 Project (5-0)
• Adopted $1,175,000 budget for Thurlow Booster Pump Station (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the consent agenda, including a $232,811.77 contract with SHI International Corp. for 141 laptops and docking stations, and accepted grant funds for waste reduction and glass infrastructure projects. They also approved a $26,451.36 change order for the Recreation Center project and called public hearings for June 21 on utility fees and a rezoning request.

• Approved consent agenda including $232,811.77 SHI International Corp. laptop contract (5-0)
• Accepted $10,000 CWRAR grant from NC DEQ for waste reduction (5-0)
• Accepted $33,500 NC DEQ and $12,000 Glass Recycling Foundation grants for glass infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved $26,451.36 Change Order #3 with Harrod and Assoc. Constructors for Recreation Center (5-0)
• Called public hearing for June 21 on System Development Fee Analysis (5-0)
• Called public hearing for June 21 on NC 211 Highway rezoning request (5-0)
• Approved FY22 Activity 546 Agreement Addendum accepting $177,925 for Health Department (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to deny two motions to dismiss filed by opposition attorney Michael Parker in the quasi-judicial hearing for Tri South Builders' Special Use Permit request for a 53-lot Major Conservation Subdivision on Union Church Road. The board then voted 5-0 to continue the hearing to June 23, 2022, at 4:00pm. No final decision on the permit was made.

• Denied motion to dismiss special use permit on constitutional grounds (5-0)
• Denied motion to dismiss for failure to make prima facie showing (5-0)
• Continued hearing to June 23, 2022, at 4:00pm (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors voted 5-0 to adopt nine American Rescue Plan (ARP) compliance policies and an ARP Capital Project Ordinance, enabling the use of federal funds. The board also voted 5-0 to call a public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget on June 21, 2022, and accepted a deed of dedication for the Brookwood Phase 3A subdivision. Minutes from the February 1, 2022 special meeting were approved 5-0.

• Approved February 1, 2022 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Called public hearing for FY23 budget on June 21, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted 9 ARP federal compliance policies (5-0)
• Approved ARP Capital Project Ordinance (5-0)
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for Brookwood Phase 3A (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners adopted nine required and optional American Rescue Plan (ARP) policies for federal compliance and approved a revision to the ARP Grant Project Ordinance, reallocating $19,594,757 in funds to specific projects. The board also approved separate capital project ordinances for the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) and Moore County Public Utilities (MCPU) projects. Several public hearings were called for rezoning requests and a special use permit, with decisions to be made at a later date.

• Adopted ARP policies #1-9 for federal compliance (unanimous)
• Approved ARP Grant Project Ordinance Revision 1, reallocating $19,594,757 (unanimous)
• Approved WPCP ARP Capital Project Ordinance for $3,842,000 (unanimous)
• Approved MCPU ARP Capital Project Ordinance for $1,223,689 (unanimous)
• Called public hearing for Farm Life School Rd. conditional rezoning (unanimous)
• Called public hearing for Cool Springs Rd. conditional rezoning (unanimous)
• Called public hearing for NC 73 Highway general use rezoning (unanimous)
• Called quasi-judicial hearing for Union Church Rd. special use permit (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a special work session to discuss the FY 2023 budget, but took no formal votes or decisions. County Manager Wayne Vest presented the recommended budget, including a proposed $34.5 million allocation to Moore County Schools and increased funding for Sandhills Community College. The board also reviewed American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund allocations, opioid settlement funds, and a requested new Elections position. No actions were taken; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was a budget work session
• Discussed proposed $34.5M allocation to Moore County Schools (increase of $3.15M current expense, $250K capital outlay)
• Reviewed proposed ARP fund allocation: $4.8M broadband, $2.4M MCPU, $2.4M WPCP, $10M standard allowance
• Heard request for new Elections position (first in 21 years)
• Reviewed opioid settlement fund distribution ($6.26M over 18 years to Moore County)
• Discussed fire district funding at proposed .105 tax rate

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of a general use rezoning from Highway Commercial (B-2) to Rural Agricultural (RA) for a 5.74-acre parcel on NC 211 Highway, owned by Peter C. and Joanne G. Mace. The board also approved the land use plan consistency statement. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approvals of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2022 (4-0)
• Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement for rezoning request (4-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from B-2 to RA for 5.74 acres on NC 211 (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments and a contract amendment for patrol vehicles. They also approved contracts for water and sewer projects, recycling services, and a new truck, along with several appointments and proclamations. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget amendments, and Ilderton Dodge contract amendment (5-0)
• Approved contract with Atkinson Infrastructure for Vass Waterline Improvement Project, $119,515 (5-0)
• Approved contract with CaJenn Construction for Pinehurst Sewer Rehabilitation Project, $161,220 (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Pratt Recycling, extending term to 2029 and reducing not-to-exceed to $75,000 (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Hilco Transport for hauling recycling, increasing amounts to $131,710 FY22, $220,000 FY23, $160,000 FY24 (5-0)
• Approved contract with TranSource for purchase of 2024 Mack truck, $185,500 (5-0)
• Reappointed Dr. Tony Ioppolo as Animal Cruelty Investigator (5-0)
• Proclaimed May as Foster Parent Appreciation Month and May 6 as Child Care Provider Appreciation Day (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved the selection of the $10,000,000 Standard Allowance for American Rescue Plan Act funds, approved a $495,450 contract with Sanford Contractors for the Court Facility Connector Road, and approved two conditional rezoning requests. The board also approved several public works contracts and amendments, rejected all bids for the Vass Sewer Phase 2 project, and made appointments to the Airport Authority and Board of Health.

• Approved $10M ARPA standard allowance (5-0)
• Approved $495,450 contract with Sanford Contractors for Court Facility Connector Road (5-0)
• Approved conditional rezoning for contractor office on US 15-501 Hwy (5-0)
• Approved conditional rezoning for Verizon wireless tower on Beulah Hill Church Rd (5-0)
• Rejected all bids for Vass Sewer Phase 2 project; authorized re-bid (5-0)
• Approved $19,400 contract with Ascot Corporation for Pump Station V-5 redesign (5-0)
• Approved $19,400 Amendment No. 4 with McGill Associates for Vass Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved $1,825 offer from NCDOT for utility easement at Old West End School property (5-0)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board recommended approval of two conditional rezoning requests for wireless communication towers: a 225-foot lattice tower on Cool Springs Rd. and a 195-foot monopole tower on Farm Life School Rd. The board recommended denial of a general use rezoning from RA-40 to Highway Business (B-2) for a 2.49-acre parcel on NC 73 Highway. All votes were unanimous (6-0), except the denial recommendation which passed 1-5.

• Recommended approval of 225-ft cell tower rezoning on Cool Springs Rd. (6-0)
• Recommended approval of 195-ft cell tower rezoning on Farm Life School Rd. (6-0)
• Recommended denial of B-2 rezoning on NC 73 Highway (1-5)
• Approved consent agenda and March 3, 2022 minutes (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved a $495,450 contract with Sanford Contractors, Inc. for the Connector Road as part of the proposed Court Facility Project, and authorized the County Manager to sign change orders. The board also approved a $314,900 contract amendment with WithersRavenel, Inc. for the Aberdeen Collection Site relocation, and a $4,600 amendment with McGill Associates for the Vass Phase 2 Wastewater project. Funding requests for Moore Free Care Clinic ($50,000) and Habitat for Humanity ($100,000) were considered but no vote is recorded in the minutes.

• Approved $495,450 contract with Sanford Contractors for Connector Road (vote not recorded)
• Approved $314,900 contract amendment with WithersRavenel for Aberdeen Collection Site (vote not recorded)
• Approved $4,600 amendment with McGill Associates for Vass Phase 2 Wastewater (vote not recorded)
• Approved contract amendment with TranSource extending truck purchase term to April 30 (vote not recorded)
• Approved FY22 JCPC Revised Funding Plan up to $270,124 (vote not recorded)
• Adopted resolution opposing statewide workforce board realignment (vote not recorded)
• Approved personnel policy revision allowing resource employees to work with family (vote not recorded)
• Approved budget amendments and 2018 Bond Referendum Revision 17 (vote not recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners held a special work session to discuss the FY 2023 budget, reviewing revenue projections, expenditures, personnel costs, and capital funding. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the session, which was informational only. The board heard from staff and Moore County Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Tim Locklair, and discussed topics including property tax rates, sales tax, and a potential Sheriff's Office position.

• Adjourned special meeting (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to discuss and make recommendations on the County's Strategic Plan. They agreed on five pillars: Effective, Efficient, and Fiscally Sound Government; Safe and Secure Community; Health and Human Services; Sustainable and Quality Growth; and Cultural and Recreational Opportunities. Consultant Deb Manzo will work with departments to develop the plan based on the Board's outline. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a discussion and recommendation session.

• Agreed on five strategic plan pillars (unanimous consensus)
• Directed consultant to develop plan based on outlined pillars
• Received departmental input from Public Safety, EMS, Sheriff's Office, and Solid Waste

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included budget amendments, tax releases, and grant applications. The board also approved two rezoning requests: a conditional rezoning for a contractor office on US 15-501 Highway and a general use rezoning on Providence Chapel Road. Presentations on utility rate studies were given, with recommendations to be implemented in the FY23 budget.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, tax releases, and grant applications (unanimous)
• Approved conditional rezoning for contractor office on US 15-501 Highway (unanimous)
• Approved general use rezoning on Providence Chapel Road (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions for System Development Fees for Public Utilities and Water Pollution Control Plant (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Budget Adoption Schedule (unanimous)
• Reappointed Tucker McKenzie to the Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Urgent Repair Program application to NCHFA (unanimous)
• Authorized Youth Services to apply for Juvenile Crime Prevention Council grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors held a special meeting and approved the minutes from January 18, 2022, and Revision 4 to the Phase 4 project ordinance. The revision adjusts the project budget to $4,153,750, with changes including a $12,600 increase in engineering fees and a $17,600 decrease in contingency funds.

• Approved January 18, 2022 special meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved EMWD Phase 4 Project Ordinance Revision 4 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved resolutions establishing System Development Fee (SDF) capital reserve funds for Public Utilities and the Water Pollution Control Plant, as required by state law. The board also approved the FY23 budget adoption schedule, accepted deeds of dedication for water/sewer utilities in two subdivisions, and approved a sole source provider for the detention center control room upgrade. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved SDF Capital Reserve Fund resolutions for Public Utilities and Water Pollution Control Plant (5-0)
• Approved FY23 budget adoption schedule (5-0)
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for Royal Oak Phase 2 water/sewer utilities (5-0)
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for The Village Subdivision Phase Four water/sewer utilities (5-0)
• Approved Stanley Convergent as sole source provider for detention center control room upgrade (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments including $200,000 CVB increase and $5,000 Duke Energy donation (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors held a special meeting and approved the minutes from January 4, 2022, and accepted the Deed of Dedication for the Bibey Road Subdivision. Both actions were approved unanimously by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved January 4, 2022 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for Bibey Road Subdivision (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Moore County Board of Commissioners approved the allotment of $8,540,987 from the School Bond Premium Fund for the modernization of Cameron, Highfalls, and Westmoore elementary school gymnasiums. The board also approved a $387,000 engineering contract for the Phase 2 Interceptor Sewer Replacement, a $54,472 grant application for glass infrastructure, and two airport project budget ordinances. Additionally, the board approved a 25% fee discount for Licensed Soil Scientist permit submissions and made three appointments to town planning boards.

• Approved $8,540,987 allotment for school gym modernization (Cameron, Highfalls, Westmoore)
• Approved $387,000 engineering contract with LKC Engineering for sewer replacement
• Approved $54,472 grant application for glass infrastructure project
• Approved $4,250,000 project budget for airport hangar expansion
• Approved $2,733,117 project budget for hangar taxiways & service road
• Approved 25% fee discount for Licensed Soil Scientist permit submissions
• Appointed Georgia Chriscoe to Carthage Planning Board ETJ
• Appointed Chuck Watson to Pinebluff ETJ Planning Board/Board of Adjustment

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board held two public hearings and unanimously recommended approval of both rezoning requests to the Board of Commissioners. The first was a general use rezoning of 58.69 acres at 246 Providence Chapel Road from Neighborhood Business (B-1) and Rural Agricultural (RA) to Rural Agricultural (RA). The second was a conditional rezoning of a 4.76-acre portion of two parcels on US Highway 15/501 from Residential and Agricultural-40 (RA-40) and Highway Commercial (B-2) to Highway Commercial Conditional Zoning (B-2/CZ) for a contractor office and storage yard. Both recommendations passed 8-0.

• Recommended approval of general use rezoning at 246 Providence Chapel Rd (8-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional rezoning on US 15/501 for contractor office (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda with amendment to December 2, 2021 minutes (8-0)

Board of Commissioners

The East Moore Water District Board of Directors held a special meeting and approved two items: the minutes from the December 6, 2021 special meeting and Revision 3 to the Phase 4 project ordinance. The ordinance revision adjusts the budget for contingency, legal services, and interim financing, keeping the total project budget at $4,153,750. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved December 6, 2021 special meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved EMWD Phase 4 Project Ordinance Revision 3 (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a contract amendment with Simmons & Simmons Management, Inc. for landfill grinding services, increasing the FY22 cap to $190,000 and adding a $220,000 cap for FY23. The Board also approved several other items, including a $184,865 COVID-19 vaccination grant, three new environmental health specialist positions, and a resolution for the Vass Phase 2 sewer project plans. Public hearings were scheduled for January 18, 2022, on a fire station loan and Unified Development Ordinance text amendments.

• Approved contract amendment with Simmons & Simmons for landfill grinding, $190K FY22 / $220K FY23
• Approved FY22 Revision 1 Addendum for CDC COVID-19 vaccination funding of $184,865
• Approved request for three additional Registered Environmental Health Specialists
• Approved resolution accepting plans for Vass Phase 2 Sewer Project
• Approved response letter to Local Government Commission on audit finding
• Scheduled public hearing for Jan 18 on Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue loan extension ($1,769,700)
• Scheduled public hearing for Jan 18 on UDO text amendments (Highway Corridor Overlay District)
• Reappointed Corey Robertson to Local Emergency Planning Committee (term to 2024)