Pender County public meetings in 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency meeting by phone to discuss a single item: the appointment of Shayne Fry to the Jury Commission. No other business will be conducted.

• Appointment of Shayne Fry to the Jury Commission

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider naming a private road Resoe Creek Road and will vote on several contracts, including a $78,100.99 UCaaS service agreement and an engineering contract for the US 421 Sewer Pump Station project. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as tax refunds, budget amendments, and appointments.

• Public hearing and resolution to name Resoe Creek Road in Rocky Point
• Award UCaaS contract to TrueIP Solutions, Inc. for $78,100.99 (5-year agreement)
• Engineering contract with McKim & Creed for US 421 Sewer Pump Station, Force Main, & Water Line Project
• Purchase order for ballistic vests for Emergency Response Team: $48,038.95
• Approval of tax releases and refunds for November 2021

The board approved a 5-year UCaaS contract with TrueIP Solutions for $78,100.99, accepted $176,876 in ROAP funds for Pender Adult Services, and approved an engineering contract with McKim & Creed for the US 421 sewer project. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except one appointment where a commissioner abstained.

• Approved UCaaS contract with TrueIP Solutions, Inc. for $78,100.99 (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of $176,876 ROAP funds for Pender Adult Services (5-0)
• Approved engineering contract with McKim & Creed for US 421 sewer project (5-0)
• Approved purchase order for Penderlea Community Park playground (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $48,038.95 ballistic vests and $70,000 caustic purchase (5-0)
• Approved sale of 0.481 acres to NCDOT for Hampstead Bypass (5-0)
• Approved easements for Hoover Road and Hampstead Tank wells (5-0)
• Appointed Myra McDuffie to Pender Memorial Hospital Board (4-0-1)

Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment will consider two variance requests and one appeal. The first variance (VAR 2021-05) seeks to reduce the required 2-to-1 tree mitigation ratio to 1-to-1 for a proposed self-storage facility on Williams Store Road. The second variance (VAR 2021-06) and the appeal (APPEAL 2021-06) are also on the agenda. The board will also adopt minutes from prior meetings and the 2022 meeting calendar.

• VAR 2021-05: Hampstead Self Storage requests variance to reduce significant tree mitigation from 2:1 to 1:1 on 3.8 acres near US HWY 17
• VAR 2021-06: Variance request (details in attached PDF)
• APPEAL 2021-06: Appeal case (details in attached PDF)
• Adoption of minutes from June 16 and June 25, 2021 meetings
• Adoption of 2022 meeting calendar (monthly meetings at 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw)

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance (VAR 2021-05) allowing Hampstead Self Storage to plant fewer replacement trees than the usual 2-to-1 ratio, with conditions including payment to the county for mitigation and buffer improvements. The board also approved a second variance (VAR 2021-06) for reduced setbacks on a residential lot, and voted 4-1 to overturn the Planning Board's denial of a master development plan for a mixed-use project. The 2022 meeting calendar was adopted with the December meeting moved to December 14.

• Approved VAR 2021-05, granting relief from the 2-to-1 tree mitigation requirement, with conditions for payment-in-lieu, buffers, and tree spacing.
• Approved VAR 2021-06, granting reduced front and rear yard setbacks for a dwelling on Hardison Drive.
• Approved APPEAL 2021-06, overturning the Planning Board's denial of a master development plan for a mixed-use development.
• Adopted the 2022 meeting calendar, moving the December meeting from December 21 to December 14.
• Approved the June 16 and June 25, 2021 meeting minutes.

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hear presentations on a school demographic study and the DSS annual report, then vote on consent agenda items including a $150,000 LabCorp purchase order and a $45,000 increase for NCDPS. They will also consider resolutions for a digital inclusion plan, vehicle purchases, a water plant resurfacing, a contract change order, the 2021 Emergency Operation Plan, and a reappointment. In the evening, they will hold public hearings on a conditional zoning map amendment for ~301 acres and two special use permits, including one for a Duke Energy telecommunication facility.

• Purchase order to LabCorp for $150,000
• Purchase order to Capital Ford for $87,262.62 for three vehicles
• Purchase order to Fairway Ford for $33,629.15 for one truck
• Conditional zoning map amendment for ~301 acres to PD-CD1
• Special use permit for Duke Energy telecommunication facility

The Pender County Board of Commissioners tabled a conditional zoning map amendment for the Falls Mist Gardens project (approx. 301 acres, 750 residential lots) after initially voting to deny it, then rescinding that vote to allow further negotiation on an alternate access. The board also approved several purchase orders, including vehicles and a water main change order, and tabled a Family Dollar special use permit pending septic questions.

• Tabled conditional zoning for Falls Mist Gardens (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including LabCorp purchase order $150,000 (5-0)
• Approved Digital Inclusion Plan (5-0)
• Approved vehicle purchase orders to Capital Ford ($24,773.60) and Bill Carone ($60,817.00) (5-0)
• Approved purchase order to Fairway Ford for F150 truck $32,530.00 (5-0)
• Approved purchase order to Carolina Management Team $89,734.00 for water plant clear well resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved change order for Factory Road Water Main Extension $504,250.00 (5-0)
• Tabled Family Dollar special use permit (4-1)

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on REZONE 2021-26, a request by Gideon Smith for property owners Sonya and Randall Edens to rezone approximately 3.64 acres at NC HWY 210 and Whispering Pines Court from Residential Performance (RP) to General Business Conditional (GB-CZ) for an outdoor RV, boat, and trailer storage lot. Staff report the request conflicts with the Medium Density Residential future land use map and two comprehensive plan policies, though it is supported by one policy. The board will also consider adoption of minutes and other routine items.

• Rezone 2021-26: 3.64 acres at NC HWY 210 and Whispering Pines Court from RP to GB-CZ for RV, boat, and trailer storage
• Public hearing on ZTA 2021-14 (zoning text amendment)
• Adoption of meeting minutes

The Pender County Planning Board voted 5-1 to table a conditional rezoning request (REZONE 2021-26) for an RV, boat, and trailer storage lot at NC Hwy 210 and Whispering Pines Court until the applicant incorporates three conditions: increased setback along NC 210, specific landscaping, and maintenance of Whispering Pines Road. The board also unanimously approved a zoning text amendment (ZTA 2021-14) to revise building height standards for industrial parks in the GI district, tying maximum height to the external boundary of the park rather than individual property lines. The board approved the agenda, adopted the September 1, 2021 minutes, and scheduled the first 2022 meeting for January 4 in Burgaw.

• Tabled REZONE 2021-26 for RV/boat/trailer storage at NC Hwy 210 & Whispering Pines Ct (5-1)
• Approved ZTA 2021-14 revising industrial park building height standards (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Adopted September 1, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Scheduled January 4, 2022 meeting in Burgaw (6-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting covering routine administrative items, including approval of the consent agenda, tax releases and refunds, and budget amendments. The agenda includes a $91,179.49 renewal for the Sheriff's Office public safety software (Zuercher/CentralSquare), a budget amendment for the Jail/LEC Project, and a proposal for courthouse records management. No public hearings are listed for this meeting.

The board approved a $1.85 million budget ordinance amendment for the Jail/LEC project with Moseley Architects, contingent on a more detailed timeline. It also approved a $187,350 budget amendment for the BASF/Takeda property demolition. The board approved the sale of right-of-way and temporary construction easement to NCDOT for the Hampstead Bypass for $20,075. A discussion on courthouse file relocation expenses was tabled for closed session.

• Approved $1.85M budget amendment for Jail/LEC project (4-0)
• Approved $187,350 budget amendment for BASF/Takeda demolition (4-0)
• Approved sale of right-of-way and temporary easement to NCDOT for $20,075 (4-0)
• Tabled courthouse file relocation expenses for closed session discussion
• Approved consent agenda including $91,179.49 software subscription and tax releases (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to review a comprehensive study of the county's fire and EMS system, which recommends options for improving efficiency and accountability. The board will also vote on several contracts, including a $123,446 purchase for water treatment, a $105,778.20 lease for radios, and a $46,200 lease for computer hardware. Public hearings are scheduled for a zoning map amendment, a special use permit for a Family Dollar store, and a special use permit for cottage occupation/artisan manufacturing.

• Fire and EMS system review by Fitch & Associates
• Purchase order to Calgon Carbon for $123,446 for GAC replacement at water treatment plant
• Purchase order to Motorola Solutions for $105,778.20 for radio lease purchase
• Zoning map amendment from RA to RP (REZONE 2021-25)
• Special use permit for Family Dollar store (SUP 2021-22)

The board denied a zoning map amendment to rezone 69.67 acres from RA to RP at the terminus of Pine Village Drive, citing traffic and drainage concerns. The board also approved contracts for demolition of the former BASF/TAKEDA property and architectural services for the Law Enforcement Center, and approved a special use permit for a meadery.

• Denied zoning map amendment for 69.67 acres at Pine Village Drive (4-0)
• Approved $187,350 contract with Wood Engineering for BASF/TAKEDA demolition management (4-0)
• Approved $3.25M contract with Moseley Architectural for Law Enforcement Center design (4-0)
• Approved $105,778.20 lease purchase for Motorola radios (4-0)
• Approved $123,446 purchase order to Calgon Carbon for GAC replacement (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for Retro Meadery cottage occupation (4-0)
• Approved 2021 Collector Street Plan update (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $40,000 recording software and $46,200 computer hardware lease (4-0)

Advisory Board of Health

The agenda for this meeting is not available, containing only a note that there is no agenda and directing readers to review the minutes. As a result, no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

The Pender County Advisory Board of Health met on October 14, 2021, and unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2021 meeting. The board received updates on COVID-19 cases, vaccinations, flu shots, environmental health programs, and staffing challenges, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved April 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations on the 2021 Collector Street Plan update and the Cape Fear Change in Motion 2020 short-range transportation demand management plan. The board will also consider consent agenda items including tax releases, a position reclassification, budget amendments, a grant for interview room equipment, and a purchase order for two trucks. A public hearing and possible special use permits and zoning amendments are scheduled for 7 PM.

• Purchase order to Bill Carone Ford of Wallace for $84,386 for two 2022 Ford F250 4x4 trucks with service body
• Budget amendment for DSS revenues/expenditures of $56,583.50 for CCA & ARPA funding
• Reclassification of WWTP Operator 2 to Wastewater Plant Superintendent with budget amendment
• Grant funding from Governor's Crime Commission for interview room recording equipment upgrades
• Offer on surplus property parcel ID 3331-96-5031-0000

The board approved a purchase order for two 2022 Ford F250 4x4 trucks with service bodies for $84,386 from Bill Carone Ford of Wallace. The consent agenda was approved except for item 8.4, which was a budget amendment for DSS funding that was approved separately after the amount was revised to $28,291.74. An offer on surplus property was tabled pending further information from staff.

• Approved $84,386 purchase of two 2022 Ford F250 4x4 trucks (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda except item 8.4 (5-0)
• Approved DSS budget amendment for $28,291.74 (5-0)
• Tabled surplus property offer for parcel 3331-96-5031-0000

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The advisory board is reviewing updates to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and various programming activities. Discussions include COVID-19 impacts on youth sports, property acquisitions in the Scotts Hill/Hampstead area, and requested budget items for Penderlea Community Park.

• Parks and Recreation Master Plan update
• Holly Shelter Shooting Range update
• Property acquisition updates in Scotts Hill/Hampstead area
• Budget requests for playground, restroom, and picnic building at Penderlea Community Park
• COVID-19 impact guidance for youth amateur sports

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on three grant applications from Pender Adult Services for transportation programs serving seniors and individuals with disabilities, totaling $506,132 in requested funds with a combined local share of $132,920. The board will also consider a sewer extension design, a medical director contract, and several budget amendments.

• Public hearing on $180,000 grant for Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities (local share $90,000)
• Public hearing on $206,132 grant for Community Transportation Program-ADMIN (local share $30,920)
• Public hearing on $120,000 CAPITAL grant (local share $12,000)
• Approve RFQ for engineering design of sewer extension from Pender Commerce Park to Blueberry Road
• Approve $45,000 purchase order for contract Medical Director

The board approved a contracted sale of 39.5 acres (Lot 1) at Pender Commerce Park to Ramm Capital Partners, LLC for $52,000 per acre, totaling $2,054,000, with a 5% deposit and an upset bid period. The board also approved three Pender Adult Services grant applications, including a $180,000 5310 grant, a $206,132 5311 grant with a $30,920 local share, and a $120,000 capital grant with a $12,000 local share. Several other items were approved, including a $46,200 computer hardware lease purchase, a $45,000 contract medical director purchase order, a $30,395.49 swift water PPE grant, and a $6,700 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council budget amendment. The board tabled the Fire Study and Collector Street Plan to a later meeting.

• Approved contracted sale of 39.5 acres at Pender Commerce Park to Ramm Capital Partners for $2,054,000 (4-0)
• Approved $180,000 grant application for 5310 Enhanced Mobility program (4-0)
• Approved $206,132 grant application for 5311 Community Transportation with $30,920 local share (4-0)
• Approved $120,000 capital grant application with $12,000 local share (4-0)
• Approved $46,200 lease purchase of computer hardware from Dell Financial Services (4-0)
• Approved $45,000 purchase order for contract Medical Director (4-0)
• Approved $30,395.49 swift water PPE grant from NC Department of Public Safety (4-0)
• Approved $6,700 budget amendment for Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including a $58,281.50 year-3 lease payment for Axon body cameras, a $32,000 veterinarian services contract, and several budget amendments. They will also discuss debris pickup options for smaller towns and a state strategic buyout program. The meeting includes public hearings and recognition of the Burgaw Dixie Youth Majors.

• Axon Enterprise body camera lease year 3 payment: $58,281.50
• Veterinarian services contract with Christy Redfearn-Sheldon: $32,000
• Budget amendment to relocate $83,513.85 Hurricane Matthew HMGP proceeds to Courthouse Project
• Budget amendment to relocate $656,060.93 insurance proceeds to Courthouse Project
• Purchase orders for juvenile crime prevention: Communities in Schools $39,259, Mt. Calvary Leadership Development $35,000

The Pender County Board of Commissioners approved multiple contracts and budget amendments, including awarding EWP Phase 1 contracts to Grillot Construction ($492,402) and Trader Construction ($105,830) for debris removal and bank stabilization. The board also approved a data transfer agreement with Surf City, a $30,000 budget amendment for Penderlea Fire Department, a $47,200 Parks and Recreation Master Plan update, and hiring three temporary COVID-19 liaisons. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved EWP Phase 1 contracts: Grillot Construction for debris removal ($492,402) and Trader Construction for bank stabilization ($105,830) (5-0)
• Approved data transfer agreement with Surf City for water/sewer coordination (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 budget amendment for Penderlea Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved $47,200 budget amendment and contract for Parks and Recreation Master Plan update with McGill Associates (5-0)
• Approved hiring 2 temporary Health Educators and 1 Social Worker II as COVID-19 liaisons (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including body camera lease, vet services, tax releases, budget amendments, juvenile programs, and solid waste services (5-0)
• Removed agenda item 9.2 from the agenda (5-0)

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and two master development plans, plus discuss the county collector street plan. The most consequential item is a request to rezone 69.67 acres from Rural Agricultural to Residential Performance, which could allow up to 203 single-family homes. The board will also consider two master development plans and the county's collector street plan.

• Rezone 2021-25: 69.67 acres at terminus of Pine Village Drive, near NC HWY 210, from RA to RP (up to 203 potential single-family units)
• MDP 2021-30 and MDP 2021-31: two master development plans for review
• Pender County Collector Street Plan 2021: discussion item
• Adoption of minutes from July 6, 2021 meeting

The Pender County Planning Board denied a rezoning request for 69.67 acres on Pine Village Drive and a master development plan for 174 multi-family units on US HWY 17, both after public concerns. The board approved a separate master development plan for 125 units on US HWY 17 and the updated Collector Street Plan. All votes were 6-0 except the second denial, which was 5-1.

• Denied rezoning of 69.67 acres from RA to RP at Pine Village Dr. (6-0)
• Denied MDP 2021-30 for 174-unit Evolve Headwaters Apartments on US HWY 17 (5-1)
• Approved MDP 2021-31 for 125 units (9 single-family lots, 116 townhomes) on US HWY 17 (6-0)
• Approved update to Pender County Collector Street Plan 2021 (6-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a series of consent agenda items, including purchase orders and budget amendments, and will hold a public hearing on a zoning map amendment. They will also receive the FY2020 audit report and the 2020 Health Department annual report.

• Approval of purchase order for dental services for $195,000
• Budget amendments for Health Department: $115,000 for school liaison and $91,003 for COVID-19 funds
• Purchase orders for vehicles: $80,305.90 for a Ford F-350 and $98,972 for four vehicles for DSS
• Offers on surplus properties (parcel IDs 4204-73-3307-0000 and 3331-96-5031-0000)
• Public hearing on zoning map amendment from RA to RP (REZONE 2021-24)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a mask mandate requiring all unvaccinated county employees and members of the public entering county buildings to wear masks, with proof of vaccination as an exemption. The board also approved a zoning map amendment from RA to RP for a parcel, despite one dissenting vote. Several purchase orders and budget amendments were approved, and a surplus property offer was tabled pending further information.

• Approved mask mandate for unvaccinated employees and public in county buildings (5-0)
• Approved zoning map amendment from RA to RP (4-1)
• Approved $80,305.90 purchase order for Ford F-350 crane truck (5-0)
• Approved $98,972 purchase order for four DSS vehicles (5-0)
• Approved $15,500 offer on surplus property off Sloop Point Road (5-0)
• Tabled offer on surplus property parcel 3331-96-5031-0000 pending staff review
• Approved consent agenda including $195,000 dental services PO and $3,559.84 carryover (5-0)
• Approved $75,000 pass-through One NC Fund Grant to Polyhose (5-0)

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the 2021 Collector Street Plan, which outlines the county's road network. The board will also consider approving minutes from three prior meetings. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing on Pender County Collector Street Plan 2021
• Approval of minutes from April 7, April 13, and June 1, 2021 meetings
• Discussion of September Planning Board meeting

The Pender County Planning Board met on August 3, 2021, and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. The board tabled the draft Pender County Collector Street Plan 2021 after a presentation by Planning Director Travis Henley. The board also set its September meeting for September 1, 2021, at the Hampstead Annex.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 4-7-2021, 4-13-2021, and 6-1-2021 (5-0)
• Tabled Pender County Collector Street Plan 2021 (5-0)
• Approved September meeting date of 9-1-2021 (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider several approvals, including carrying over purchase orders for vehicles, ammunition, and IT support, accepting grants, and approving resolutions related to opioid settlement funds and a dentist position. The agenda also includes a presentation on county economic tier status and a proclamation for Cape Fear Community College Day.

• Carry over two purchase orders for Fairway Ford vehicles totaling $447,054.58
• Approve $52,122.95 purchase order to DISYS Solutions for Cisco SmartNet support
• Approve resolution on opioid settlement proceeds MOA
• Accept NC Governor's Highway Safety Program grant of $100,534
• Approve change order for Maple Hill-ONWASA water interconnection project for $16,900

The Pender County Board of Commissioners approved a memorandum of agreement for opioid settlement funds (estimated $4 million), a new fire department tax distribution plan with monthly payments, and several sheriff's office budget amendments and purchase orders, including a $100,534 highway safety grant and $40,000 for vehicles. All votes were 4-0, with Commissioner Piepmeyer excused. The board also approved a road addition, a proclamation, and appointments.

• Approved opioid settlement MOA and resolution (4-0)
• Approved new Fire Department Tax Distribution Plan with monthly payments (4-0)
• Approved $100,534 Governor's Highway Safety Program grant (4-0)
• Approved $40,000 budget amendment for sheriff's vehicle purchase (4-0)
• Approved carryover of two purchase orders for sheriff's vehicles ($447,054.58) (4-0)
• Approved DOT road addition for Wylie Branch Phase I (4-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring September 18, 2021 as Cape Fear Community College Day (4-0)
• Reappointed Zander Guy to Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda with numerous purchase orders and contracts, including a $5.18 million solid waste disposal contract, IT and software renewals, and water/sewer supply purchases. They will also hear public information reports and make appointments to county boards.

• Approval of $5,175,992 purchase order to GFL for solid waste disposal and hauling services for FY22
• Approval of $531,082.94 purchase order to Winthrop Resources Leasing Corporation
• Approval of $227,360.13 purchase order to SHI for computer replacement
• Approval of $375,000 purchase order to WellPath for inmate medical care in Pender County Jail
• Approval of $130,000 purchase order to American Greenz for electronics recycling/disposal for FY22

The Board approved a budget amendment and purchase order for $350,000 to buy 58.67 acres on Highway 117 N for Parks & Recreation, with $330,000 for the land and $20,000 for related costs. The Board also approved a consent agenda with multiple purchase orders, including $5.17 million for solid waste disposal and $375,000 for inmate medical care. Appointments were made to the Pender Memorial Hospital Board, TDA Board, and ABC Board.

• Approved budget amendment and purchase order for $350,000 for Morton property purchase (Parcel IC 3321-30-8998-0000).
• Adopted consent agenda including purchase orders for IT, vehicles, waste services, and medical care.
• Approved purchase order to NWN Corporation for $49,243.59 for IT service management software.
• Approved items 8.2-8.10 together, including water/wastewater treatment chemicals and supplies.
• Approved preliminary agreement and award to State Utility Contractors for Factory Road Water Extension Project for $90,500.
• Appointed Willie J. Armstrong to Pender Memorial Hospital Board for a three-year term.
• Appointed Scott Franko to TDA Board for a three-year term.
• Reappointed Diane Chadwick to ABC Board for a three-year term.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing and then consider adopting the proposed FY2021-2022 budget, which totals $78,364,650 in general fund revenues. The budget maintains the current tax rates, includes a salary study costing $1,662,660, adds 21 new positions, and increases school funding. The board will also vote on several consent agenda items, including purchase orders and a solid waste contract extension.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY2021-2022 budget ($78,364,650 general fund)
• Purchase order to AmChar Wholesale for handguns: $22,794.64
• Purchase order to Brooks Network Services for library network equipment: $26,074.21
• Increase purchase order for Wellpath (SECMG) by $62,200
• Extension of solid waste contract with Green for Life (GFL) for one year

The board approved a data transfer agreement with Surf City, a $30,000 budget amendment for Penderlea Fire Department, contracts for Emergency Watershed Protection Phase 1 (debris removal and bank stabilization), a $47,200 Parks and Recreation Master Plan update, and hiring three temporary COVID-19 liaisons. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The board also discussed debris pickup options for smaller towns and a state strategic buyout program, requesting staff follow-up.

• Approved consent agenda including $58,281.50 Axon body camera lease payment (5-0)
• Approved data transfer agreement with Surf City for water/sewer billing coordination (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 budget amendment for Penderlea Fire Department (5-0)
• Awarded EWP Phase 1 contracts: Grillot Construction $492,402 (Task 1) and Trader Construction $105,830 (Task 2) (5-0)
• Approved $47,200 Parks and Recreation Master Plan update with McGill Associates (5-0)
• Approved hiring 3 temporary COVID-19 liaisons funded by $154,900 state/federal grants (5-0)

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold public hearings on a master development plan and two rezoning requests. The main item is a proposal by Parker & Associates for Market Street Real Estate Investment Group to build a preschool and commercial buildings on 4.21 acres at US Hwy 17 and Bay Ridge Road. Staff recommends approval, noting the project is consistent with the county's land use plan and ordinance.

• MDP 2021-29: Master Development Plan for Bay Ridge Commons, including an 11,880 sq ft preschool and two multi-use commercial buildings (10,080 sq ft and 5,800 sq ft) on 4.21 acres at US Hwy 17 and Bay Ridge Road
• REZONE 2021-23: Rezoning request (details in agenda pages 27-48)
• REZONE 2021-24: Rezoning request (details in agenda pages 49-70)
• Public hearings scheduled for all three items

The Pender County Planning Board approved a rezoning for the rear parcel of Rezone 2021-24 from RP to GB, while tabling the front parcel's rezoning to August 3, 2021, due to ownership questions. The board also approved a Master Development Plan for a preschool and commercial buildings, and tabled Rezone 2021-23 to a date uncertain. Minutes from the previous meeting were tabled due to an attachment issue.

• Approved Master Development Plan MDP 2021-29 for preschool and commercial buildings (5-0)
• Tabled Rezone 2021-23 to a date uncertain (5-0)
• Approved rear parcel rezoning in Rezone 2021-24 (5-0)
• Tabled front parcel rezoning in Rezone 2021-24 to August 3, 2021 (5-0)
• Tabled adoption of minutes to next meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and consider several approvals, including a special use permit for an 85-foot telecommunication monopole at an existing solar farm. The board will also vote on budget amendments, an interlocal agreement for water and sewer districts, and updates on code enforcement and a Black River aquatic activity study.

• Special use permit for 85-foot monopole telecommunication facility in RA zoning district (SUP 2021-20)
• Budget amendment for JCPC funding reallocation (net $38,000)
• Budget amendment increasing Register of Deeds revenues by $629,413 and related distributions
• Resolution approving interlocal agreement for administration of Pender County water and sewer districts
• Approval of Pender County Energy Outreach Plan and amended Local Subsidized Child Care Policy

The Pender County Board of Commissioners approved a $549,099 purchase order and budget amendment for final phases of Tyler Technologies software projects, a $24,080 well abandonment proposal, and an auditor engagement letter. They also approved a special use permit revision for an 85-foot telecommunication tower with a condition to fix any interference, and reappointed two members to the hospital board. All other agenda items, including consent agenda items, were approved as presented.

• Approved consent agenda including energy outreach plan, child care policy, and budget amendments for JCPC, ROD, and FEMA.
• Approved MOU with Cape Fear Resource Conservation & Development for Phase 2 of Black River project.
• Adopted resolution approving interlocal agreement for water and sewer districts.
• Approved budget amendment and $549,099 purchase order for Tyler Technologies.
• Approved Wood Environmental proposal to abandon 33 wells for $24,080.
• Authorized signing auditor engagement letter for FY2021 audit.
• Approved special use permit revision for 85-foot tower with condition to fix interference.
• Reappointed Amy Logsdon and Denise Houghton to Pender Memorial Hospital Board.

Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a variance request (VAR-2021-04) by Jeff Parker, on behalf of owner Karum Parker. The applicant seeks to reduce the required rear yard setback from 25 feet to 10 feet for a proposed new accessory structure of about 1,200 square feet at 207 Skipper Road. The request was previously tabled from the May 19, 2021 meeting. The board will also handle routine items like agenda and minutes approval and public comment.

• Variance VAR-2021-04: request to reduce rear yard setback from 25 ft to 10 ft for a ~1,200 sq ft accessory building at 207 Skipper Road (PIN 4202-59-7610-0000)
• Property is in RP, Residential Performance zoning district, Topsail Township
• Existing accessory structure is ~594 sq ft with a 10-ft setback; applicant proposes to replace it with a larger one
• Public comment period is scheduled
• Next meeting set for July 21, 2021 at 805 S. Walker St, Burgaw

The Pender County Board of Adjustment voted 4-0 to table variance request VAR-2021-04, which sought a reduced rear yard setback of 10 feet instead of the required 25 feet for an accessory structure larger than 600 square feet in the RP zoning district. The motion, made by Kyle Breuer and seconded by Andrew Olsen, defers the decision to a virtual special meeting on June 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM, contingent on the applicant providing additional information requested by the board. The board also adopted the agenda and the minutes from the March meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted the meeting agenda as presented.
• Adopted the Board of Adjustment minutes from the March meeting.
• Tabled variance request VAR-2021-04 to a virtual special meeting on June 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM, contingent on applicant providing requested details.
• Scheduled the next regular meeting for June 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM at 805 S. Walker St, Burgaw, NC.

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional zoning map amendment for a 20.38-acre mixed-use development on the east side of US Hwy 17 across from Christian Chapel Rd. The proposal includes 10 single-family homes, 160 multiplex units, and about 9,600 square feet of commercial space. Planning staff recommend denial due to insufficient school capacity, but have provided draft conditions for approval. The board will also adopt the agenda and minutes, and hear public comment.

• Rezone 2021-21: 170 residential units and 9,600 sq ft commercial on 20.38 acres
• Staff recommends denial due to lack of school capacity
• Applicant proposes 55+ age restriction for first 10 years
• Traffic impact: 1,927 daily trips projected
• Public hearing scheduled for June 1, 2021

The Pender County Planning Board met on June 1, 2021, and approved a modified agenda after a rezoning case was withdrawn. The board heard public comments from Ken Lloyd about future development plans and from Julie Ayala about commercial development and upgrades to her Montessori school. No substantive decisions were made beyond the agenda approval; the only public hearing item, Rezone 2021-21, was withdrawn by the applicant and not heard.

• Approved modified agenda (4-0, 3 absent)
• Rezone 2021-21 withdrawn by applicant, not heard

Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on variance request VAR-2021-04. The applicant seeks to reduce the required rear yard setback from 25 feet to 10 feet for a proposed 1,200-square-foot accessory structure at 207 Skipper Road. The board will decide whether to approve or deny the variance based on findings of hardship and ordinance compliance.

• Variance VAR-2021-04: request to reduce rear yard setback from 25 ft to 10 ft for accessory building over 600 sq ft at 207 Skipper Road (PIN 4202-59-7610-0000)
• Property zoned RP (Residential Performance); proposed accessory structure approx. 1,200 sq ft
• Public comment period before board action
• Board action: approval or denial of variance

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda and several resolutions, including approvals for fireworks displays, contracts for a transfer station assessment and water/sewer design-build, and purchase orders. They will also hold public hearings on conditional zoning map amendments and a zoning text amendment. The agenda includes routine items like audit award and property sales, but also significant rezoning requests.

• Approve contract with Draper Aden Associates for transfer station assessment ($4,300)
• Approve purchase order to Calgon Carbon for GAC replacement at water treatment plant ($60,778)
• Approve purchase order to American Greenz for electronics recycling ($26,000)
• Public hearing: Conditional zoning map amendment from PD to CZ-4 (REZONE 2021-22)
• Public hearing: Conditional zoning map amendment from RA to CZ-2 (REZONE 2021-20)

The Board approved a conditional zoning map amendment for a 72.2-acre tract in Topsail Township, changing it from RA (Rural Agricultural) to CZ-2 (Conditional Zoning District 2) to allow a compost facility. The board also approved several other items, including a $60,778 purchase order for water treatment materials, a $26,000 purchase order for electronics recycling, and a contract for debris monitoring. A request for a continuance on a separate zoning application was denied, and the applicant withdrew the application.

• Approved conditional zoning map amendment for Piney Run Farms compost facility (5-0)
• Denied request for extension on public hearing for conditional zoning map amendment (4-1)
• Approved Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Annual Plan and funding recommendations (5-0)
• Approved contract with NCEM for debris monitoring (5-0)
• Approved purchase order to Calgon Carbon for $60,778 (5-0)
• Approved purchase order to American Greenz for $26,000 (5-0)
• Approved sale of real property in Rocky Point at $6,850 per acre (5-0)
• Approved zoning text amendment to comply with state statute 160D (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a budget work session, hearing presentations from county departments including Cooperative Extension, Parks and Recreation, Emergency Management, and Finance. The agenda is a series of scheduled department presentations and discussions, with no formal votes or public hearings listed.

• Department budget presentations scheduled: Cooperative Extension, Parks and Recreation, Soil and Water Conservation, Forestry
• Emergency Management and EMS/Fire budget discussions at 6:30 PM and 6:45 PM
• County Manager, Governing Body, Attorney Services, and Courts budget review at 7:00 PM
• Finance, Debt Service, and Transfers/Other budget review at 7:15 PM

The Board of County Commissioners held its third and final budget session for FY2021-22, hearing departmental requests. The board reached consensus to fund in-house custodial services at an additional $18,000, and to add $4,500 for WOW while not line-iteming outside agencies. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus. The meeting ended with a closed session for attorney consultation.

• Consensus to fund in-house custodian service (additional $18,000)
• Consensus to add $4,500 for WOW
• Consensus to not line item outside agencies
• Unanimously approved closed session for attorney consultation
• Unanimously approved return to open session
• Unanimously approved adjournment

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held its second budget work session, hearing presentations from Elections, Tax Administration, Register of Deeds, Pender County Schools, Health/DSS, ITS, and the Sheriff's Office. No formal votes were taken on budget items; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which carried 5-0. The board discussed but did not decide on the Sheriff's request for 12 new positions, with the County Manager recommending four and some commissioners suggesting six, and deferred a decision on the jail project until the budget process is complete.

• Adjourned the budget session (5-0)
• Heard department budget presentations; no budget decisions made
• Discussed Sheriff's request for 12 new positions; no vote taken
• Deferred jail project decision until budget process finished

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hear updates on courthouse remediation and a school facility needs survey, and consider several resolutions and contracts, including a $40,926.40 emergency pump purchase and an $8,000 water districts organization project. The agenda also includes consent items such as surplus property declarations and tax releases.

• Courthouse remediation update: $4,910,463 contract, 91.2% complete, substantial completion 5/19/21
• Approve $8,000 engagement with SanfordHolshouser for water districts organization project
• Approve $40,926.40 purchase order for emergency bypass pump from Xylem Dewatering Solutions
• Resolution to award retired Deputy Jerry Groves his Glock 22 handgun (Serial# AEZP 510)
• Resolution declaring May 14, 2021 as Pender County Law Enforcement Memorial Day

The Pender County Board of Commissioners approved a $71,792.71 contract with The Contents Team to move courthouse staff into the courthouse and Biberstein Annex, despite concerns about the AOC's refusal to cover file-moving costs. The board also approved the sale of surplus property at 156 Sinai Drive for $16,500, a $40,926.40 emergency bypass pump, and a $26,584.00 roof coating project. All votes were unanimous except the property sale, which passed 4-1.

• Approved $71,792.71 contract with The Contents Team for courthouse move (5-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 156 Sinai Drive for $16,500 (4-1)
• Approved $40,926.40 purchase order for emergency bypass pump from Xylem Dewatering (5-0)
• Approved $26,584.00 purchase order for Penderlea gym and auditorium roof coating (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including surplus Glock handgun award, memorial monument resolution, water districts engagement letter, budget amendment, tax releases, and minutes (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners is meeting to hear presentations and updates from various county departments, including tourism, veterans affairs, planning and inspections, library, housing, human resources, utilities, and solid waste. The meeting includes open discussion and wrap-up discussion periods. No formal votes or specific action items are listed on the agenda.

• Tourism update by Tammy Proctor
• Veterans affairs update by Roy Horne
• Planning and inspections update by Travis Henley
• Library update by Allen Phillips-Bell
• Housing update by Sue Sava

The Pender County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on April 29, 2021, hearing presentations from department heads on their proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. No formal votes or decisions were made during the session; it was a discussion and information-gathering meeting. The board heard from Tourism, Veterans Affairs, Planning and Inspections, Library, Housing, Human Resources, and Utilities departments.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during budget work session
• Heard Tourism department budget presentation, including $30,000 cut from prior year
• Heard Veterans Affairs budget presentation, including $6,055 for new computers
• Heard Planning and Inspections report of 612 residential permits issued since July 2020
• Heard Library budget presentation, including salary study and computer replacement increases
• Heard Housing budget presentation, including $25 rate increase for Country Court
• Heard Human Resources report on turnover, FMLA cases, and insurance rate changes
• Heard Utilities request for three new positions and $586,000 water plant upgrade

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider several routine items, including approving minutes, budget amendments, a solid waste contract extension, and a special use permit for a personal art studio. They will also discuss the sale of surplus property and a real property sale in the Rocky Point Water and Sewer District.

• Budget amendment to increase Social Services revenues/expenditures by $15,000 for Low Income Energy Assistance
• Extension of solid waste contract with Green for Life (GFL) for one year
• Sale of surplus property (details in agenda)
• Sale of real property (PIN 3228-84-6662-0000) on Highway 117 in St. Helena
• Special use permit for personal art studio (SUP 2021-18) under 'Artisan Manufacturing'

The Pender County Board of Commissioners approved a Special Use Permit for Richard Conn to construct and operate a personal art studio on a 2.2-acre parcel on Hwy 421, classified as Artisan Manufacturing. The board also approved a procurement compliance summary for the Factory Road Water Extension Design-Build Project, adopted the consent agenda with the removal of the GFL contract extension item, and tabled the sale of property at 156 Sinai Drive and the GFL contract extension. Several appointments and proclamations were also approved.

• Approved Special Use Permit for personal art studio on Hwy 421 (4-0)
• Approved Procurement Compliance Summary for Factory Road Water Extension Design-Build Project (4-0)
• Adopted consent agenda with removal of GFL contract extension item (4-0)
• Tabled sale of property at 156 Sinai Drive, Currie
• Tabled extension of solid waste contract with GFL
• Re-appointed Bryant Sheppard, Robert Dennis, Leslie Green, and Walter Baker to Board of Equalization and Review (4-0)
• Appointed Frank Perez to Pender County Advisory Board of Health (4-0)
• Adopted proclamation of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (4-0)

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold public hearings on a conditional rezoning for a mixed-use development with 14 single-family homes, 148 multiplex units, 8 upper-story residences, and commercial space, and on a zoning text amendment. Staff recommends denial of the rezoning due to school capacity concerns, but has provided draft conditions for approval. The board will also consider adopting the March 2, 2021 minutes.

• REZONE 2021-21: Conditional zoning for 14 single-family homes, 148 multiplex units, 8 upper-story residences, 6,240 sq ft commercial space, and a 3,600 sq ft restaurant/healthcare building on ±20.38 acres east of US Hwy 17 across from Christian Chapel Rd.
• ZTA 2021-13: Zoning text amendment to revise off-street loading standards for industrial parks.
• Adoption of Planning Board minutes from March 2, 2021.
• Public comment period open.

The Pender County Planning Board voted 6-0 to continue the rezoning request for a 20.38-acre mixed-use development on US Hwy 17 to a date uncertain, citing concerns about school capacity and unverified conditions. The board also approved a zoning text amendment to align the county's Unified Development Ordinance with updated state statutes under Chapter 160D. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued REZONE 2021-21 (mixed-use development) to a date uncertain (6-0)
• Approved ZTA 2021-13, zoning text amendment for Chapter 160D compliance (6-0)

Advisory Board of Health

This meeting has no agenda available; the agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

The Pender County Advisory Board of Health met on April 8, 2021, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the December 3, 2020 meeting. The board received updates on COVID-19, the county health rankings, the FY21/22 budget, Medicaid Managed Care, and other program updates. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
• Approved the minutes from the December 3, 2020 board meeting unanimously.

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. The main item, REZONE 2021-22, seeks to rezone four parcels on US Highway 17 for a 294-unit multifamily development with commercial outparcels; staff recommends denial due to school capacity concerns. The board will also hear REZONE 2021-20, and will consider approving the March 16 special meeting minutes.

• REZONE 2021-22: Conditional zoning from PD to CZ-4 for 294 multifamily units and 3 commercial outparcels on US HWY 17, between Hughes Road and Deerfield Drive
• Staff recommends denial of REZONE 2021-22 due to lack of school capacity
• REZONE 2021-20: Public hearing for another rezoning request
• Approval of Planning Board Special Meeting Minutes for March 16, 2021

The board voted 6-0 to recommend denial of a conditional rezoning request for 294 multi-family units and commercial outparcels on US Hwy 17, citing concerns over traffic, school capacity, and stormwater. The board also approved a separate conditional rezoning for a compost facility on a 72.2-acre tract. Both recommendations will go to the county commissioners for final action.

• Recommended denial of REZONE 2021-22 (Evolve Acquisitions LLC) for 294 multi-family units and commercial outparcels on US Hwy 17, with a 6-0 vote.
• Approved REZONE 2021-20 (Riley Alber for Piney Run Farms LLC) for a compost facility on a 72.2-acre tract, with a 6-0 vote.
• Approved the agenda for the April 7, 2021 meeting.
• Approved the minutes of the March 16, 2021 special meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider several budget amendments and purchase orders, including $400,013.76 for eight Ford Explorers, $381,236.80 for 911 consoles and radios, and $641,474 for additional IT equipment leases. They will also hear updates on the airport, ABC system, and courthouse repairs, and consider a resolution for a reverse osmosis water plant project.

• Purchase order to Fairway Ford for 8 vehicles, $400,013.76
• Budget amendment and purchase order to Motorola for 911 consoles/radios, $381,236.80
• Add Schedule 002 to Master Technology Lease with Winthrop Resources, $641,474 for 36 months plus $107,006 PO
• Approve change order for Kiwanis Park Well Driveway (Hampstead/Scotts Hill Well Project)
• Approve state loan/grant resolution for Rocky Point Water and Sewer District reverse osmosis plant

The Board approved a purchase order and budget amendment for Motorola 911 consoles and radios totaling $381,236.80, with $229,229.00 expected to be reimbursed by the NC 911 Board. The Board also approved the purchase of 8 Ford Explorer police vehicles for $400,013.76 and a $641,474 lease for additional IT equipment. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, were approved as presented.

• Approved $381,236.80 purchase order for Motorola 911 consoles and radios, with a budget amendment.
• Approved $400,013.76 purchase order for 8 Ford Explorer police vehicles from Fairway Ford.
• Approved adding Schedule 002 to the Winthrop Resources lease for $641,474 in IT equipment, plus a $107,006 purchase order.
• Approved the consent agenda, including tax refunds totaling $9,161.68 and a Microsoft licensing renewal for $118,105.41.
• Approved the sale of surplus property Parcel 4303-18-9181-0000 for $7,451.00.
• Appointed Amy Logsdon to the Pender Memorial Hospital Board for a term expiring July 25, 2021.
• Approved a state loan and grant funding resolution for the Reverse Osmosis Water Plant project.
• Entered closed session to discuss attorney-client matters, economic development, real property, and personnel.

Board of County Commissioners

The Pender County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider two appointments: an Interim Clerk to the Board and an Emergency Management Director. No other business will be discussed or acted on at this meeting.

• Appointment of Interim Clerk to the Board
• Appointment of Emergency Management Director with start date of March 28, 2021

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a variance request for a detached single-family house. The board is also scheduled to approve minutes from the January 27, 2021, meeting.

• VAR 2021-03: Variance request for Lot 1 of Eagle’s Watch Subdivision to exceed the 35-foot maximum structure height based on preliminary flood maps
• Approval of January 27, 2021, meeting minutes

The Pender County Board of Adjustment denied a variance request (VAR 2021-03) that would have allowed a detached single-family house to exceed the 35-foot height limit in the Eagle's Watch Subdivision. The applicant sought to use height flexibility based on preliminary flood maps, but the board found no evidence that strict application of the ordinance would prevent reasonable use of the property. The board also noted no meeting is needed for April 21, 2021, due to no pending cases.

• Denied variance VAR 2021-03 for height relief at Eagle's Watch Lot 1 (motion to deny carried)
• Adopted agenda for March 17, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved January 27, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Cancelled April 21, 2021 Board of Adjustment meeting due to no cases

Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially revise the April 2021 meeting calendar. The board is considering adding an additional meeting due to case load and Covid-19 protocol.

• Discussion of adding an additional Planning Board Meeting for April 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss options to standardize the operation and rate structures of existing water and sewer districts. The meeting also includes several budget amendments and requests for the sale of surplus county real property.

• Proposed Operating Agreement to consolidate water and sewer district management
• Purchase order for Core & Main for $100,000 for water meters and supplies
• Purchase order for Fairway Ford for $47,040.82 for a police interceptor SUV
• Budget amendment to increase Health Department revenues and expenditures by $44,622
• Proposed sale of real property in the Cottages at Island Palms subdivision

The Board approved a conditional zoning map amendment for an 8.42-acre parcel at US Hwy 17 and Pinnacle Parkway, allowing boat sales/service, RV storage, and boat storage. The approval included conditions 1-3 (road maintenance, no structures in flood zones, sidewalk) but removed conditions 4-5 (wetland conservation easement and Low Impact Development certification) that had been added by the Planning Board. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Newton voting against.

• Approved conditional rezoning (PD to CZ-1) for boat sales at US 17/Pinnacle Pkwy with conditions 1-3 only (4-1)
• Approved $27,500 contract with United Way of the Cape Fear Area for Hurricane Florence recovery (5-0)
• Approved $4,690 excise tax refund to Gallimore Levy Chrisawn Gallimore PLLC (5-0)
• Adopted 2021 Southeastern NC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved $47,040.82 purchase order for Sheriff's Office Ford Explorer (5-0)
• Approved $6,930 contract with Wood Environment for BASF site environmental review (5-0)
• Approved sale of Cottages at Island Palms parcel to HOA for $6,128 (5-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 185 Mott Town Road for $5,750 (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The board will review the impact of COVID-19 on youth and amateur sports based on NCDHHS guidance. Members will also receive updates on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, current programming, and facilities.

• Discussion of NCDHHS-Interim-Guidance-for-Youth-Amateur-Sports regarding COVID-19
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan update from Sam Shore
• Program update from Zach White
• Parks and Facilities update from Zach White

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to receive updates on proposed facilities for the Sheriff's Office and Health and Human Services. The agenda includes discussions on utility financing and property needs for a reverse osmosis plant and wells. Members will also review a salary study and the former Long Creek School property.

• Proposed Law Enforcement Center Facility update
• Proposed DHHS Combined Facility update
• Salary Study update discussion
• RO Plant, Elevated Tank, and Well projects financing
• Former Long Creek School Property discussion

The Board of County Commissioners held a two-day retreat with no formal votes on major projects. They heard presentations on a proposed $38.7 million jail and law enforcement center, a $20 million DHHS facility, and discussed zoning, utilities, and a salary study. The only formal action taken was approving a $100 gift card to families of employees who pass away, in lieu of flowers.

• Approved sending $100 gift card to families of employees who pass away in lieu of flowers
• Heard presentation on proposed $38.7M jail and law enforcement center (no action)
• Heard update on proposed $20M DHHS combined facility (no action)
• Discussed zoning options including downzoning and minimum lot size changes (no action)
• Discussed salary study implementation options (no action)
• Discussed property needs for RO plant, wells, and storage (no action)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding two Master Development Plan revisions and one zoning text amendment. The meeting includes a continued discussion on the Wyndwater mixed-use development.

• Public hearing for MDP-R 2020-26 regarding Wyndwater development revisions, including 76 townhome units in Phase 11
• Public hearing for MDP-R 2021-28
• Public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 2021-12

The Pender County Planning Board approved a revision to the Wyndwater Master Development Plan, changing the unit split to 453 single-family detached units and 76 townhomes, with all agreed conditions. The board also approved a master plan revision for the Community Aquatic Lifestyle Center, allowing up to 10 zero-lot-line or duplex units. A zoning text amendment regarding industrial park loading standards was discussed but no vote was recorded.

• Approved the agenda as moved by Jeff Beaudoin and seconded by Jeffrey Pitts.
• Approved the February 2, 2021 minutes with a technical correction adding the word 'use' to a statement under agenda item 8.1.
• Approved MDP-R 2020-26 (Wyndwater) with all conditions, changing the unit count to 453 single-family detached and 76 townhomes.
• Approved MDP-R 2021-28 (Community Aquatic Lifestyle Center) allowing up to 10 zero-lot-line or duplex units, with Jeff Beaudoin recused.
• Discussed ZTA 2021-12, a zoning text amendment for industrial park loading standards, but took no action.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding special use permits and zoning map amendments. The meeting includes votes on several vehicle and software purchase orders and a water sales agreement.

• Conditional Zoning Map Amendment (REZONE 2020-18)
• Purchase order for 1-ton Work Body & Crane Truck from Piedmont Truck Center for $76,436
• Purchase order for 3/4-ton Work Body Truck from Fairway Ford for $39,058
• Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Enrollment purchase order to SHI for $21,459.04
• Emergency Water Sales Agreement between Town of Surf City and Rocky Point/Topsail Water & Sewer District

The board approved a conditional zoning map amendment allowing a caretaker apartment above an office building at a storage facility on US 17, and approved several purchase orders including a Microsoft licensing enrollment and two replacement utility trucks. The board also approved an emergency water sales agreement with Surf City and entered closed session for legal, economic development, and personnel matters.

• Approved conditional zoning map amendment for caretaker apartment (4-0)
• Approved $21,459.04 purchase order to SHI for Microsoft Enterprise Licensing (4-0)
• Approved $39,058 purchase order to Fairway Ford for replacement 3/4-ton work truck (3-1)
• Approved purchase order for replacement 1-ton work body & crane truck, not to exceed $77,828 (3-1)
• Approved Emergency Water Sales Agreement with Town of Surf City (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and attorney services purchase order (4-0)
• Entered closed session for legal, economic development, real property, and personnel matters (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings to discuss a rezoning request and a revision to the Wyndwater mixed-use development plan. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from January 20, 2021.

• MDP-R 2020-26: Proposed revision to Wyndwater development to establish 76 townhome units in Phase 11 and 63 single-family units in Phase 5
• REZONE 2020-19: Public hearing for a rezoning request
• Approval of Planning Board minutes from January 20, 2021

The Pender County Planning Board continued discussion on the Wyndwater master development plan revision to March 2, 2021, and approved a conditional rezoning for a boat sales and storage site with additional conditions. The Wyndwater request was continued so staff and the applicant could discuss townhome density, use, and stormwater runoff. The rezoning for PH Lanco Inc. was approved with conditions including a conservation easement for wetlands and low-impact development standards.

• Continued Wyndwater MDP-R 2020-26 discussion to March 2, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved REZONE 2020-19 for boat sales/storage with 5 conditions (5-2)
• Denied initial rezoning motion with 3 conditions (3-4)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is reviewing updates on courthouse remediation, a Fire & EMS study, and the Penderlea property. Additionally, several purchase orders and budget amendments are up for consideration.

• Purchase of two Ford Explorers from Fairway Ford for $68,022.00
• Central Square (Zuercher) annual subscription and maintenance fee of $91,570.00
• Budget amendment for Health Department revenues and expenditures of $35,973.00
• NC Governor's Crime Commission radio upgrades totaling $23,493.75
• Contract amendments for the Courthouse Restoration Project roof replacement

Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider Appeal 2020-05, filed by Jirah Investments, LLC on behalf of property owner Jack Broadbridge. The appeal challenges staff's denial of a subdivision request and determination that the parcel at S. Belvedere Drive and Lakeview Drive is not a buildable lot because it is part of open space in the Belvedere Plantation Master Plan. The board may reverse, affirm, or modify the administrative decision.

• Appeal 2020-05: challenge to denial of subdivision request and buildable lot determination for parcel at S. Belvedere Drive and Lakeview Drive
• Property zoned PD, Planned Development, in Belvedere Plantation community, Topsail Township
• Staff determined parcel is part of open space per Map Book 16, Page 20 and Map Book 23, Page 143 of Pender County Register of Deeds
• Previous Board of Adjustment vote on Nov. 13, 2019 upheld staff denial of zoning permit on similar unnumbered lot
• Public hearing and consideration of appeal requested

The Pender County Board of Adjustment denied Appeal 2020-05, upholding staff's refusal to accept a subdivision request for a parcel at S. Belvedere Drive and Lakeview Drive. The board agreed with staff that the parcel is part of the open space area of the Belvedere Plantation Master Development Plan and is not a buildable lot. The vote was 4-0 in favor of denial, with two members absent. The board also agreed to meet quarterly even without pending cases.

• Denied Appeal 2020-05 to subdivide parcel at S. Belvedere Drive and Lakeview Drive (4-0)
• Elected Max Kipfer as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Kyle Breuer as Vice Chairman (4-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Agreed to meet quarterly regardless of pending cases

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to review updates on the department's master plan, mission statement, and specific properties. The board will also discuss COVID-19 guidance for youth and amateur sports.

• Holly Shelter Shooting Range update including revenue and shooter counts
• Penderlea Property update
• Proposed update to the Parks and Recreation Mission Statement
• Property acquisition discussion
• Review of NCDHHS interim guidance for youth and amateur sports

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for a 9.39-acre property. The board will also elect officers and adopt the 2021 meeting calendar.

• Public hearing for REZONE 2020-18 to allow an on-site caretaker apartment at a storage facility on US HWY 17
• Election of board officers
• Adoption of the 2021 Planning Board Meeting Calendar
• Approval of November 5, 2020 meeting minutes

The Pender County Planning Board approved a conditional zoning map amendment (REZONE 2020-18) for a 9.39-acre tract on US Hwy 17, allowing a caretaker apartment on the second story of an existing office building. The board also elected officers, adopted the agenda, minutes, and 2021 meeting calendar, all by unanimous votes (6-0, with one member absent). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Theo McClammy as Chairman (6-0)
• Elected Delva Jordan as Vice Chairman (6-0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Adopted the November 5, 2020 minutes (6-0)
• Adopted the 2021 meeting calendar (6-0)
• Approved conditional rezoning REZONE 2020-18 for caretaker apartment (6-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider extending lease agreements for Pender Memorial Hospital and a conditional zoning map amendment. The meeting also includes a budget process discussion for FY 2021-22 and updates on courthouse repairs.

• Purchase order for LabCorp of America Holdings in the amount of $85,000
• Resolution to extend Pender Memorial Hospital operating and lease agreements for three years
• Contract for demolition services related to HMGP Hurricane Matthew and HMGP Hurricane Florence
• Reconsideration of the Cost Per Copy Management Program with Systel
• Public hearing for a conditional zoning map amendment (REZONE 2020-16)

The Board unanimously tabled a conditional zoning request for a ±301-acre, 750-home development (Falls Mist Garden) near Rocky Point until a second Traffic Impact Analysis can be completed. The Board also approved demolition contracts for hurricane-damaged properties, extended the Pender Memorial Hospital operating agreement with Novant Health for two years, and approved the consent agenda including a $85,000 LabCorp purchase order. No public comments were made during the public comment period.

• Tabled conditional rezoning REZONE 2020-16 for 750-home Falls Mist Garden development pending new Traffic Impact Analysis (5-0)
• Approved $120,700 (Group A) and $169,500 (Group B) demolition contracts to 4 Seasons Demolition for HMGP hurricane properties (5-0)
• Approved two-year extension of Pender Memorial Hospital lease/operating agreement with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including $85,000 LabCorp purchase order for COVID testing (5-0)
• Removed item 8.3 (Systel cost-per-copy program) from agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session for attorney consultation (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update on Pender County Courthouse remediation and repairs. The body is also deciding on several budget amendments for CARES Act funding and disaster recovery projects.

• Budget amendment of $126,713.02 for Department of Social Services Federal Cares Act funding
• Purchase order of $85,950 for Hurricane Matthew Disaster Recovery Act project at 230 Keith Road
• Cost Per Copy Management Program Agreement with The Toner Exchange for copiers and printers
• Budget ordinance amendment for WTP Generator and WWTP Berm Project local match funding
• Contract award to Ardurra for Emergency Watershed Protection Program Round 2 consulting