Moore County public meetings in 2023

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will hold public hearings to discuss a rezoning request and several amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also consider a text amendment regarding high impact outdoor recreation.

• Rezoning request from Industrial (I) to Highway Commercial (B-2) at 3449 Vass Carthage Rd
• UDO amendments to Chapter 8 - Section 8.103 B & C regarding solar collectors and panels
• UDO amendments to Chapter 10 - Section 10.7 regarding staff review and action
• Text amendment to Chapter 6 Table of Uses for High Impact Outdoor Recreation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to receive updates on several county initiatives. Discussions include the Land Use Plan, a water source study, economic development, and solid waste management.

• Planning Land Use Plan Update
• Public Works Water Source Study Update
• Economic Development Update
• Property Management Solid Waste Update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold elections for its leadership positions. The meeting includes a review of audit results as of June 30, 2023, and a quarterly fiscal report for the Sandhills Center of MH/DD/SAS.

• Selection of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Resolution recommending NCDOT add roads in Sinclair Subdivision (Phases 4 & 5)
• Creative Resurfacing, LLC. Water Pollution Control Plant Contract
• Revised Cross Connection Control Ordinance
• Deed of Dedication for Town of Taylortown Emergency Interconnection

General

The Moore County EMWD Board of Directors is meeting to discuss a revised ordinance regarding cross connection control. The board will also review minutes from the November 7, 2023, special meeting.

• Revised Cross Connection Control Ordinance
• November 7, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on drainage and fire service ordinances and a road name amendment. The body is also reviewing a new position classification and pay plan for county employees and a capital fund application for Moore County Schools.

• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance text amendments for drainage and fire service
• Public hearing on Road Name and Addressing Ordinance amendment
• Approval of the Position Classification and Pay Plan for Moore County
• Moore County Schools Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund Application
• Change Order Number 3 for the Vass Sewer Project Phase 2

General

The Moore County EMWD Board of Directors is meeting to review administrative records and a response plan for water shortages.

• Approval of October 17, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes
• Request for Approval of Water Shortage Response Plan Resolution

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will address a partial settlement of PFAS litigation and the Moore County Schools funding formula. The meeting includes public hearings on road naming and drainage and fire service ordinances. Members will also consider several contracts for public safety, solid waste, and infrastructure.

• Partial settlement of PFAS litigation
• Moore County Schools funding formula
• Public hearing: Amendment to Road Name and Addressing Ordinance
• Public hearing: Unified Development Ordinance amendments for drainage and fire service
• Contracts for ambulance purchase (NWEV, LLC) and solid waste (National Equipment Dealers, LLC)

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a specific land use request. The board will also review and approve minutes from the October 5, 2023, meeting.

• Public hearing for Special Non-residential Intensity Allocation (SNIA) Request for Tractor Supply Company at 4020 NC 73 Hwy

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss Highfalls Dam and hold a closed session. The meeting is scheduled for October 31, 2023, at the Historic Courthouse.

• Discussion regarding Highfalls Dam
• Closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3)

General

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss land use planning and water infrastructure. The agenda includes updates on the Highfalls Dam and county water sources.

• Land Use Plan Steering Committee Membership
• Metropolitan Planning Organization / Area
• Highfalls Dam
• Public Works water source update

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding text amendments to Chapter 19 of the Unified Development Ordinance concerning subdivisions. The meeting also includes discussions on the Moore County Schools funding formula and a grant for rural technology access.

• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments to Chapter 19 (Subdivisions)
• Approval of Exhibit J for the Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology (GREAT) Grant
• Sale of surplus property known as 'WELL SITE LOT 3 PHASE 1C' on Inverrary and Westlake Road
• Discussion of the Moore County Schools Funding Formula
• Update to the Cross Connection Control Ordinance

General

The EMWD Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes from two previous special meetings. The board will also receive information from Public Works regarding water shortage response plans.

• Approval of September 26, 2023, Special Meeting minutes
• Approval of October 3, 2023, Special Meeting minutes
• Public Works water shortage response plans

General

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the Moore County Schools funding formula and Metropolitan Planning Organizations. The body will also address membership for the Land Use Plan Steering Committee.

• Moore County Schools funding formula
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations
• Land Use Plan Steering Committee membership

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding changes to the Unified Development Ordinance and a specific rezoning request. The board will also review and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance Amendments to Chapter 19 Section 19.7 G (Drainage) and Section 19.8 L (Fire Service)
• Public hearing on Conventional Rezoning Request for 241 Grant Street (JDAD Enterprises, LLC)

General

The Board of Commissioners is meeting with municipal officials to receive an update on opioid settlement funds. The session includes an opportunity for municipal officials to provide input.

• Update on opioid settlement funds presented by County Manager Wayne Vest

General

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board is scheduled to enter a closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3).

• Closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance's subdivision chapter. The body will also review budget amendments and a staffing request for two positions.

• Public hearing for Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments to Chapter 19 (Subdivisions)
• FY 2024 Rural Operating Assistance Program Application
• Staffing request for two positions
• Memorandum of Understanding for Central Pines RPO
• Appointment of Citizen Member and Chair to the Moore County Fire Commission

General

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special work session focused on the county's growth vision. The session includes a group exercise to identify key growth issues and a presentation on growth response capabilities.

• Group exercise to identify key growth issues
• Presentation on growth response capabilities

General

The EMWD Board of Directors is meeting to review administrative minutes and public works matters. The body will discuss a deed of dedication and updates to the fee schedule for the 2024 fiscal year.

• FY2024 Fee Schedule Change
• Deed of Dedication for Cameron Emergency Interconnection
• Approval of June 20, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes
• Approval of June 22, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public hearings regarding several Unified Development Ordinance amendments and multiple rezoning requests. The meeting also includes decisions on public safety contracts and the allocation of opioid settlement funds.

• Public hearings for rezoning requests at 452 Brown Rd., 565 Holly Grove School Rd., 270 McDuffie Lane, and sites on NC 211 Hwy and NC 73 Hwy
• Proposed UDO amendments regarding indoor athletic courts, transitional living, and commissary kitchens
• Allocation of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Contract for Hot Rock Haulers, LLC regarding the Water Pollution Control Plant
• Public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 5311 Community Transportation Program Grant Application

Planning Board

The Moore County Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider text amendments to Chapter 19 (Subdivisions) of the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also review minutes from the August 3, 2023, meeting.

• Public hearing for Unified Development Ordinance text amendments to Chapter 19 (Subdivisions)

The Planning Board recommended approval of amendments to Chapter 19 of the Moore County Unified Development Ordinance. The changes ensure Major Conservation Subdivisions are only allowed in specific zoning districts (RA-20, RA-40, and RA-USB) to maintain consistency with the table of uses.

• Approved Land Use Plan Consistency Statement (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Chapter 19 Unified Development Ordinance amendments to the Board of Commissioners (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting also includes decisions on fire department apparatus purchases and sewer system improvements in Vass.

• Rezoning requests for 270 McDuffie Lane, 452 Brown Rd, and 565 Holly Grove School Rd
• Conditional rezoning requests for 5307 NC 211 Hwy and properties on NC 73 Hwy
• Capital expenditures for apparatus purchases for High Falls, Cypress Pointe, and Pinebluff Fire Departments
• Vass Phase II Sewer System Improvements and related change orders
• Proposed UDO amendments regarding indoor athletic courts, commissary kitchens, and transitional living

The Board approved an amendment to a Special Use Permit for one additional lot (Lot 13) at the Bibey Road subdivision. Lot 14 was removed from consideration. The Board also approved a consent agenda and a proclamation for Constitution Week.

• Approved amendment for one additional lot (Lot 13) at Bibey Road subdivision
• Removed Lot 14 from the Bibey Road subdivision request
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and 2018 bond referendum revision 23 (5-0)
• Approved Vass phase II revision 8 documents (5-0)
• Approved FY24 Home and Community Care Block Grant Contract (5-0)
• Approved Agreement Addendum No. 2 Mid-South Food Services (5-0)
• Approved contract revision with Election Systems & Software, LLC (5-0)
• Proclaimed September 17-23, 2023, as Constitution Week (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding subdivisions, definitions, zoning permits, and flood damage prevention. The meeting includes a quasi-judicial hearing for a special use permit on Bibey Road and discussions on new election equipment.

• Public hearings for Unified Development Ordinance amendments (Chapters 4, 7, 8, 17, 19, and 20)
• Quasi-Judicial Hearing for Special Use Permit amendment: Bibey Road (2 additional lots)
• Proposed purchase of new election equipment
• Proposed Environmental Health Private Permitting Option fee changes
• Public hearing for Road Name and Addressing Ordinance amendment to add one road

The Board approved a consent agenda including various contracts and grant agreements. A public hearing was held to add Chiefs Way to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance. The Board also held a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, though no final vote on those amendments is recorded in the text.

• Approved consent agenda including tax releases, airport project documents, and ELC budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved adding Chiefs Way to the Road Name and Addressing Ordinance (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board recommended approval for rezoning requests at 565 Holly Grove School Road and 270 McDuffie Lane. A rezoning request for 452 Brown Road was recommended for denial. The board also elected David McLean as Vice Chair.

• Elected David McLean as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 565 Holly Grove School Road from GC-SL to RA-USB (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 270 McDuffie Lane from RA-40 to RA-2 (5-2)
• Recommended denial of rezoning 452 Brown Road from RA-40 to RA-20 (4-3)
• Approved meeting agenda and June 15, 2023, special meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold multiple public hearings regarding the Unified Development Ordinance and land use plans. The meeting also includes decisions on opioid settlement fund allocations and the purchase of 10 pursuit vehicles for the Sheriff's office.

• Public hearings on amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and 2013 Land Use Plan
• Allocation and resolution of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Purchase of (10) 2023 Dodge Durango AWD Pursuit Vehicles for the Sheriff
• Contracts for solid waste with Judy D. Brooks Contractor, Inc. and Simmons and Simmons Management, Inc.
• Call for a quasi-judicial hearing on August 15, 2023, for a Special Use Permit on Bibey Rd.

The Board approved several service contracts for solid waste and transportation, as well as the purchase of 10 Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles. They scheduled multiple public hearings for August 15 regarding zoning and road ordinances but declined a hearing on the Land Use Plan conflict.

• Approved purchase of 10 Dodge Durango AWD pursuit vehicles for $416,110 (5-0)
• Approved FY24 Rural State Operating Program Grant Agreement for $575,783 (5-0)
• Approved solid waste contract with Judy D. Brooks Contractor, Inc. at $13.50 per ton or $500,000/year (5-0)
• Approved solid waste contract with Simmons and Simmons Management, Inc. at $11.45 per ton or $322,000/year (5-0)
• Proclaimed 2023 as the 'Year of the Trail' in Moore County (5-0)
• Called public hearings for Aug 15 on Road Name and Addressing Ordinance and UDO amendments (5-0)
• Denied request to hold public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance and 2013 Land Use Plan conflict (5-0)
• Called quasi-judicial hearing for Aug 15 regarding Bibey Road Subdivision Special Use Permit (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the 2023-2024 tax levy and settlement reports for 2022-2023. The meeting includes decisions on FY2024 fee schedule changes and several service contracts. Members will also review a resolution adopting the Metropolitan Planning Area Map.

• Charge of 2023-2024 Tax Levy
• FY2024 Fee Schedule Changes
• Polytec, Inc. Water Pollution Control Plant Contract
• Resolution Adopting the Metropolitan Planning Area Map
• Medicaid Expansion Staffing Request

The Board of Commissioners voted to reject a resolution adopting the Sandhills Area Metropolitan Planning Organization map. Other actions included approving several public works contracts and establishing new staffing positions for Medicaid expansion.

• Denied resolution adopting the Metropolitan Planning Area Map (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Quis and Commissioner Von Canon to the Sandhills Area MPO Transportation Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved $160,000 contract with Polytec, Inc. for lime slurry (5-0)
• Approved $12,000 contract amendment with LKC Engineering for water supply study (5-0)
• Approved four new Income Maintenance II positions for Medicaid Expansion (5-0)
• Approved contract extension with Stanley Convergent Solutions, Inc. through June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC (5-0)
• Appointed Thomas Schroeder to Jury Commission, Farrah Newman to Planning Board, and Joe Brown to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review recommendations for allocating opioid settlement funds and a plan for providing Narcan to first responders. The meeting also includes discussions on land use plan inconsistencies and updates to the Cross Connection Control Ordinance.

• Allocation of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Plan for providing Narcan to first responders
• Land Use Plan / Unified Development Ordinance inconsistency
• Preliminary Plat and Soil and Erosion Control changes
• Update to Cross Connection Control Ordinance

The Board of Commissioners directed staff to place opioid settlement fund allocations and Land Use Plan inconsistencies on the August 1 agenda. No final votes were taken on funding or ordinance changes during this special meeting.

• Scheduled opioid settlement fund allocation for three recommended organizations for August 1 meeting
• Directed staff to present options for resolving Land Use Plan and UDO inconsistencies on the next agenda
• Scheduled preliminary plat and soil and erosion control text amendments for August 1 agenda
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted to recommend several amendments to the county's zoning and subdivision chapters to the Board of Commissioners. These changes include updates to highway corridor uses, wireless facility permits, and subdivision plat requirements. The board also adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statements for these requests.

• Recommended adding 'Manufacturing, General' to allowed uses in Urban Transition Highway Corridor Overlay District (5-0)
• Recommended removing Biennial Operating Permit requirement for Wireless Communication Facilities (5-0)
• Recommended keeping zoning decision sign requirements in Chapter 4 (5-0)
• Recommended correcting statute reference in Chapter 17 Flood Damage Prevention (5-0)
• Recommended moving Stormwater Management Plan requirement from preliminary to final plat stage (3-2)
• Recommended requiring specific topography and impervious surface data on preliminary plats (5-0)
• Recommended keeping Subdivision Review Board requirements for family and minor subdivision plats (5-0)
• Recommended adding definitions for stormwater management and permits to Chapter 20 (5-0)

Planning Board

The board reviewed several proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. No formal action was taken on the amendments during this session. A special meeting was scheduled for June 15th to address the items.

• Scheduled special meeting for June 15th at 6pm
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Planning Board

The board voted 8-0 to recommend approval of a conditional rezoning for a 259-foot wireless communication tower on S. Carbonton Rd. It tabled a package of nine Unified Development Ordinance text amendments to hold a workshop on May 18. The board also voted 8-0 to deny proposed amendments to the 2013 Moore County Land Use Plan that would have allowed major subdivisions in rural areas with water infrastructure.

• Recommended approval of RA to RA-CZ rezoning for 259' cell tower on S. Carbonton Rd. (8-0)
• Tabled all nine UDO text amendment items for a workshop on May 18 (8-0)
• Denied proposed amendments to 2013 Land Use Plan regarding East Moore Water District and Rural Agricultural future land use category (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including March 2, 2023 minutes (8-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board recommended approval of text amendments to separate freight terminals from warehouse uses and to correct quorum and use table errors in the Unified Development Ordinance. Both recommendations will move to the Moore County Board of Commissioners.

• Approved consent agenda and February 2, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement for freight terminal amendment (7-0)
• Recommended approval to Board of Commissioners for freight terminal text amendments, including staging, setbacks, screening, and roadway limits (7-0)
• Adopted Land Use Plan Consistency Statement for UDO quorum and use table corrections (7-0)
• Recommended approval to Board of Commissioners for UDO quorum and use table text amendments (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a $200,000 loan to Partners in Progress for land acquisition in the Iron Horse Industrial Park. Other key actions included approving opioid settlement agreements and establishing goals for eight county task forces.

• Approved $200,000 loan to Partners in Progress for industrial park land (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Supplemental Agreement for 'Wave Two' opioid settlement funds (5-0)
• Approved procurement waiver for opioid settlement service contracts (5-0)
• Approved resolution requesting NC General Assembly make local governments sales tax exempt (5-0)
• Approved task force goals for budget, economic, land use, law enforcement, legislative, opioid, solid waste, and water/sewer (5-0)
• Approved budget amendments for Sheriff's Office and Aging services (5-0)
• Approved airport project budget revisions for hangar taxiways and site prep (5-0)
• Appointed members to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Library Board, Transportation Committee, and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board held a special work session to establish goals for several task forces, including budget, economic development, and land use. No formal votes were taken on policy, but the Board agreed to a future work session on homelessness.

• Agreed to hold a work session on homelessness for March 16, 2023, at 9:00am
• Set Budget Task Force goal to maintain or reduce the tax rate
• Set Land Use Plan/UDO Task Force goal to fix inconsistencies as soon as possible
• Set Law Enforcement/Veterans Task Force goal to determine needed local resources
• Directed Clerk to share specific legislative resolutions with all 100 NC county clerks
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a $94,885 federally funded project for the airport terminal building concept design and the sale of surplus well site property for $12,035. The Board also scheduled several public hearings for February 21 regarding rezoning, a special use permit for a dance studio, and an industrial park agreement.

• Approved $94,885 project budget for Terminal Building Concept Design and Plan
• Approved sale of 4,223 sq ft portion of Well Site 2A for $12,035
• Called Quasi-Judicial Hearing for dance studio special use permit at Grant St. and MacDougall Dr.
• Called Public Hearing for rezoning at Juniper Lake Rd.
• Called Public Hearing for rezoning at Vass Carthage Rd.
• Called Public Hearing for Iron Horse Industrial Park land purchase agreement
• Adopted resolution supporting House Bill 13 regarding county economic status designations
• Adopted resolution supporting Senate Bill 49 (Parents' Bill of Rights)

Planning Board

The board recommended a text amendment to allow ground-mounted solar panels in front yards of RA and RE zoning districts under specific conditions. Acting as the Watershed Review Board, it approved a built-upon area increase for the Sandhills Center for Mental Health. Two other text amendments regarding freight terminals and assembly hall setbacks were tabled.

• Recommended approval of text amendment for front-yard solar panels in RA and RE districts (6-1)
• Approved Special Non-Residential Intensity Allocation for Sandhills Center for Mental Health (5-2)
• Tabled text amendment to separate Freight Terminals from Warehouses and Distribution Centers (7-0)
• Tabled text amendment to increase setbacks for Assembly Halls (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda and January 5, 2023 minutes (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a deed of dedication for the Brookwood Phase 3A subdivision. It also adopted a schedule for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, which includes a public hearing on June 20, 2023.

• Approved June 23, 2022, special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved deed of dedication for Brookwood Phase 3A subdivision (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024 budget adoption schedule (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the FY 2023-2024 budget adoption schedule and authorized several equipment purchases, including a tactical rescue vehicle and a loader. The Board also approved a grant application for community transportation and amended the road naming ordinance to add two roads.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 budget adoption schedule
• Approved $300,782 contract with LENCO for 'Bearcat' tactical rescue vehicle
• Approved purchase of 2023 Dodge Ram 5500 ambulance not to exceed $331,556
• Approved $174,148 purchase of John Deere Loader from James River Equipment Virginia, LLC
• Approved $220,000 budget amendment and $219,895 contract for septage receiving station
• Approved submittal of FY 2023-2024 5311 Community Transportation Program Grant Application
• Added Berylwood Ln and Flynn Hills to Road Name and Addressing Ordinance
• Approved resolution requesting NC General Assembly exception to G.S. 14-234.3

Board of Commissioners

The Board held a two-day special work session to review county operations and future planning. No major policy changes were voted on, but the Board established several task forces to address specific county needs and approved committee assignments.

• Approved commissioner board and committee assignments (5-0)
• Created Law Enforcement/Veterans Task Force: Commissioners Cook and Von Canon (5-0)
• Created Budget Task Force: Commissioners Picerno and Quis (5-0)
• Created Water/Sewer Task Force: Commissioners Picerno and Cook (5-0)
• Created Opioid Task Force: Commissioners Quis and Ritter (5-0)
• Created Solid Waste Task Force: Commissioners Von Canon and Picerno (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Cook as Schools Liaison (5-0)
• Eliminated City of Sanford as a water resource option

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved several high-cost equipment purchases for public safety and public works. It also authorized a series of contract extensions and administrative reimbursements for direct reports. Several public hearings were scheduled for January 24, 2023, regarding zoning, transportation grants, and road naming.

• Approved $300,782 contract with LENCO for 'Bearcat' tactical rescue vehicle
• Approved $219,895 purchase contract with Huber Technology, Inc. for Septage Receiving Station
• Approved $220,000 budget amendment for Water Pollution Control Plant
• Approved $80,000 audit services contract amendment for Mauldin & Jenkins
• Approved travel and cell phone reimbursements for County Attorney, Clerk to the Board, and Tax Administrator
• Approved contract extensions for Playcore Wisconsin, Inc. and Geo-Hydro Engineers
• Approved abandonment of approximately 300 ft of James H Rd (SR 1813)
• Deemed 4,223 square feet of Well Lot 2A as surplus property for sale

Planning Board

The Planning Board recommended approval for two conventional rezoning requests to the Board of Commissioners. A proposed text amendment regarding ground-mounted solar panels was tabled for further review. The board also approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda and November 3, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from RA-5 to RA-2 for 3.86 acres on Juniper Lake Rd (6-0)
• Tabled UDO text amendment for ground-mounted solar panels until February 2, 2023 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from RA-40 to RA for 75.54 acres on Vass-Carthage Rd (6-0)