Pender County public meetings in 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is convening for a special meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session to discuss personnel.

• Closed session regarding personnel

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee is reviewing two rezoning cases. This includes a proposal to rezone 110 acres off Island Creek Road from Rural Agriculture to Residential Performance for a 96-unit subdivision.

• REZONE 2023-60 & MDP 2023-61: Proposal for 96 residential dwelling units on 110 acres off Island Creek Road
• REZONE 2023-59: Rezoning case for review

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to approve the 2024 meeting calendar and conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request in Grady Township. The board is considering a request to move approximately 59 acres from Rural Agricultural to a Conditional Zoning District.

• REZONE 2023-57: Request to rezone ~59 acres from RA to CZ-4 in Grady Township
• Approval of the 2024 Meeting Calendar

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold an organizational meeting to select leadership and review several public utility updates. The body is deciding on various purchase orders, budget amendments, and three zoning-related public hearings.

• Proposed $1,289,990 budget increase for the Membrane Plant
• Purchase order for a 2023 Ford F-150 for the Sheriff's Office for $41,505.93
• Budget amendment to increase Health Department revenues and expenditures by $207,202
• Public hearing for REZONE 2023-47 CZMA regarding Falls Mist Development
• Public hearing for SUP 2023-44 regarding a community boating facility in Long Point Estates

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss the Athletic Field Use and Allocation Policy and review independent contractor applications. The board will also determine the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Independent Contractor Application review
• Athletic Field Use and Allocation Policy discussion
• Establishment of 2024 Meeting Schedule

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a request to rezone 165 acres from Residential Performance to Office & Institutional. The meeting includes updates on broadband, park projects, and the 421 water system expansion.

• REZONE 2023-55: Request to rezone ~165 acres in Topsail Township to Office & Institutional
• Purchase order for Carolina Recording Systems, LLC in the amount of $131,875.00
• Budget amendment for Sheriff's Office vehicle purchase using insurance funds of $24,042.42
• Memorandum of Agreement to elevate three homes via the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
• Resolution of support for NCDOT application to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on three development requests in Topsail Township, including a boat storage expansion and two mixed-use projects. The board will also consider the 2024 meeting calendar.

• REZONE 2023-54: Request to expand a dry stack boat storage facility to 580 spaces and add a restaurant, office, and retail on 6.8 acres
• MDP 2023-50: Request to revise the Master Development Plan for the Community Aquatic Lifestyle Center
• MDP 2023-57: Proposal for a mixed-use development with 193 single-family units, 225 multi-family units, and 20 acres of commercial development
• Approval of the 2024 Meeting Calendar

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is deciding on several sole-source vendor contracts for the Sheriff's Office and processing a series of 2023 property tax appeal release requests. The meeting also includes budget amendments for the Health Department and approvals for vehicle purchases.

• Approval of 2023 tax appeal release requests for multiple properties due to internal processing errors
• Purchase of a 2020 F-150 XLT truck for $42,485.00 and another truck for $41,467.10
• Sole source vendor approvals for Quarter Circle 10, Avail Forensics LLC, and Motorola Solutions
• Budget amendments for the Health Department: $49,265 for COVID Program and $82,000 for ARPA Mini Grants
• Annual software licensing and maintenance for Register of Deeds at $40,000.00

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee is meeting to review several development cases, including a conditional rezoning request to expand an existing industrial site and a master development plan for a car dealership. The committee will also review a site development plan, a major subdivision, and a preliminary plat. One case, REZONE 2023-57, is noted to be removed by the TRC.

• REZONE 2023-57: Conditional rezoning for 59.07 acres at Porter Road and Malpass Corner Road to allow additional industrial uses; case to be removed by TRC.
• MDP 2023-60: Master development plan for a two-phase car dealership with office, parts, showroom, and auto shop.
• SDP 2023-362: Site development plan review.
• SUBMAJ 2023-101: Major subdivision review.
• PR 117-2023: Preliminary plat review (SDP 2023-363).

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to approve the 2024 calendar and the minutes from the August 16, 2023, meeting. The provided text includes detailed minutes from a previous hearing regarding a zoning violation appeal for Hampstead Marina.

• Approval of 2024 Calendar
• Approval of August 16, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several rezoning requests in Rocky Point and Topsail Townships and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting includes updates from the NC DOT on the Hampstead Bypass and other local intersection projects.

• Purchase order of $105,778.20 to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for portable and mobile radios
• Resolution for a traffic signal at Sloop Point Road and US Highway 17 with a potential $66,250 contribution
• Purchase of a 2023 Dodge Ram 1500 truck for $39,718.35
• Rezoning requests REZONE 2023-47-R, REZONE 2023-51, and REZONE 2023-52
• Text Amendment ZTA 2023-19 to remove criminal enforcement penalties for UDO violations

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee is reviewing three development cases: a master development plan for a gas station and drive-thru restaurants on US Hwy 17, a preliminary plat for the 280-unit Brookfield Branch subdivision on Hoover Road, and a rezoning request. The committee will provide technical review and feedback on these proposals.

• MDP 2023-59: Master Development Plan for gas station/convenience store and drive-thru restaurants on 7.1 acres zoned GB along US Hwy 17 across from Washington Acres intersection.
• SUBMAJ 2023-100: Preliminary plat for Brookfield Branch, 156 single-family detached and 129 attached townhome units on 72.08 acres zoned RM at 1038 Hoover Road, Hampstead.
• REZONE 2023-54: Rezoning request (details not provided in agenda text).

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone approximately 165 acres from Residential Performance to Office & Institutional zoning. The board will also recap a recent joint meeting with the Board of Commissioners.

• REZONE 2023-55: Request to rezone ~165 acres from RP to O&I zoning in Topsail Township

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on broadband grant progress and the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. The body is also deciding on several purchase orders and a design contract for Central Pender Park.

• Purchase order for Central Square annual subscription and maintenance fee of $95,407.63
• Purchase order to McGill for WWTP sludge removal in FY24 for $50,000
• Contract with Pond & Company for Central Pender Park design and construction administration
• Budget amendment for insurance claim revenue funds of $12,572.75
• Resolution accepting the Deed of Dedication of Water Distribution System for Bridgewater Landing

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is considering funding resolutions for a PFAS treatment study and a Reverse Osmosis Water Plant. The body is also reviewing opioid settlement spending recommendations and a contract for Central Pender Park.

• Proposed $104.725 million Reverse Osmosis Water Plant project with $73.75 million in identified funding
• Purchase order for Cardinal Health in the amount of $70,000
• Contract with Pond & Company for Central Pender Park design and construction administration
• Request to proceed with RFQ for a new library
• Resolution for the transfer of Pender Memorial Hospital pursuant to G.S. 131E-8

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Board are holding a joint meeting to review local government zoning authority. The session includes updates on the new Comprehensive Plan and discussions on zoning procedures.

• Update on the new Comprehensive Plan and its goals
• Discussion on the use of Conditional Zoning
• Review of Special Use Permit (SUP) processes and moving them to the Board of Adjustment
• Review of the Planned Development (PD) District approval process

Commissioners and staff reviewed the new Comprehensive Plan, overlay districts, conditional zoning, and the process for Special Use Permits and Planned Development districts. They also talked about future joint meetings and other topics. No motions were voted on or approved.

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee is reviewing two Master Development Plans: MDP 2023-58 for 52 single-family and 74 townhome units on 29.63 acres at Country Club (Carolina Creek EXT), and MDP 2023-57 for a mixed-use project with 219 single-family/townhome units, 264 multi-family units, and 9 commercial outparcels on about 78.5 acres at Point South. The committee will also consider two preliminary plats (SUBMAJ 2023-96 and SUBMAJ 2023-97). These are technical reviews, not final approvals.

• MDP 2023-58: 126 residential units (52 single-family, 74 townhomes) on 29.63 acres, zoned PD
• MDP 2023-57: 483 residential units (219 single-family/townhome, 264 multi-family) plus 9 commercial outparcels on ~78.5 acres
• SUBMAJ 2023-96: preliminary plat review
• SUBMAJ 2023-97: preliminary plat for Parcel I
• All cases are reviewed by TRC; comments sent to applicant per Section 6.1

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings regarding a new bicycle and pedestrian plan and several land-use requests. The board is reviewing a proposal for 285 residential units and a request to rezone 20 acres in Topsail Township.

• Public hearing for the Pender County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
• MDP 2023-51: Proposal for 285 residential units in Topsail Township
• REZONE 2023-51: Request to rezone ~20 acres from RP to CZ-3 in Topsail Township
• MDP-R 2023-56: Request to revise the Scotts Hill Townhomes Master Development Plan
• ZTA 2023-19: Text amendment to remove criminal enforcement penalties for UDO violations

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is deciding on a resolution to advance the real property revaluation cycle from eight to seven years. The body is also reviewing several property sales, equipment purchases, and budget amendments.

• Resolution to advance real property revaluation cycle to seven years, effective Jan. 1, 2023
• Purchase of a mini-excavator from Nash Equipment Company for $52,900
• Purchase of a 2023 Dodge Charger for $50,004.67 and a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport for $31,890.24
• Acceptance of high bids for Parcel 2353-74-1898-0000 ($7,675) and Parcel 2385-65-4988-0000 ($33,500)
• IT Service Management software licensing renewal with Software House International for $81,347.71

The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to move the real property revaluation cycle to seven years effective January 1, 2026. The Board also approved a grant for older adult services and several purchase orders via a consent agenda.

• Approved resolution advancing real property revaluation cycle to seven years effective Jan. 1, 2026 (3-2)
• Approved Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults for $476,906.00 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of mini-excavator (5-0)
• Approved $44,437.20 lease payment to Axon Enterprises, Inc. for Tasers (5-0)
• Approved $50,004.67 purchase of 2023 Dodge Charger (5-0)
• Approved $31,890.24 purchase of 2024 Ford Bronco Sport (5-0)
• Approved $81,347.71 software licensing renewal with Software House International (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment to increase Health Department revenues and expenditures by $300,000 (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is considering the purchase of a property on Hwy 210 in Hampstead for a future school. The board will also review several budget amendments, IT contracts, and zoning requests.

• Purchase of Parcel ID 3282-28-1109-0000 on Hwy 210 in Hampstead for $6,000,000
• Service contract for inmate medical services with Mediko, Inc for $467,759 annually
• Purchase of two water tank mixers for Topsail and Maple Hill tanks for $59,970
• IT assessment contract for Avero Advisors in the amount of $59,850
• Rezone 2023-50: 6 acres from General Business to Residential Performance in Rocky Point Township

The Board of County Commissioners approved the $6 million purchase of a parcel on Hwy 210 for a future K-8 school. Other key actions included updating the Solid Waste Ordinance and approving a medical services contract for inmates. The Board also authorized the sale of county property in Pender Commerce Park.

• Approved $6,000,000 purchase of Parcel ID 3282-28-1109-0000 on Hwy 210 for future K-8 school (5-0)
• Approved $467,759 annual contract with Mediko, Inc for inmate medical services (5-0)
• Approved Resolution to authorize Upset Bid Process for sale of Lot 4 in Pender Commerce Park (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Solid Waste Ordinance (ch26) (5-0)
• Approved $35,891.65 purchase order and renewal to Software House International for 2FA/MFA system (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $26,928 carryover for Del Lift Station rehab and $59,970 for tank mixers (5-0)
• Approved retaining Gallagher Benefit Services as benefit broker (5-0)
• Approved Resolution to update the Water Shortage Response Plan (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal of a staff decision to close a zoning violation case against Hampstead Marina. The board will also discuss amendments to its rules of procedure. The meeting includes routine items like adopting the agenda and minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting.

• Appeal 2023-11: David Piepmeyer appeals closure of zoning violation case ZCV-524-2023 against Wooten Holding Co., LLC, regarding Hampstead Marina conditions (lighting, parking, vegetative coverage).
• Discussion of amendments to the Board's Rules of Procedure.
• Adoption of June 21, 2023 meeting minutes.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several purchase orders for water and sewer services, including emergency repairs and odor control. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding regional transportation and a proposed gifts and donations policy.

• Purchase order for SHI computer replacement: $235,196.60
• Purchase order to Professional Mail Services for water and sewer billing: $89,000
• Purchase order to T&H Construction for emergency water and sewer repairs: $85,000
• Purchase order to Clayton Homes for Maple Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant office: $58,888
• Purchase order for Motorola Solutions 911 center radio console service: $64,327.10

The Board approved a new policy for accepting gifts and donations over $100. They also granted support for regional transportation and rail projects and approved various purchase orders via a consent agenda.

• Approved Proposed Gifts and Donations Policy (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting WMPO's Resilience Improvement Plan grant application (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting NCDOT Rail Division's Wilmington to Raleigh corridor application (4-0)
• Approved Burgaw Pyrotechnic Display for December 31, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $235,196.60 for computer replacement and $85,000 for water/sewer repairs (4-0)
• Approved tax release for boat liability for tax years 2019-2022
• Denied three separate tax refund requests for property square footage errors

Technical Review Committee

The Pender County Technical Review Committee is meeting to review five development cases, including a major site plan for a wastewater treatment pond, a minor subdivision for a church, a major subdivision phase, a mixed-use development, and a commercial townhome project. The committee will also hold a discussion and set the next meeting date.

• SDP 2023-354: Blake Farm Wastewater Treatment Pond – 10.14-acre site, PD zoning, PIN 3271-08-8507-0000
• MDP 2023-54: Renovation Church
• SUBMAJ 2023-94: Lanes Ferry Phase 1C
• MDP 2023-55, SDP 2023-353: Seaview ATS Grandview
• MDP-R 2023-56: Scotts Hill Townhomes Commercial

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a request to modify the Wyndwater mixed-use development plan and two property rezoning requests. The board is also reviewing minutes from the June 6, 2023, meeting.

• MDP-R 2023-53: Request to revise Wyndwater Master Development Plan to allow townhomes in Phases 7 and 11 and remove Phase 10
• REZONE 2023-50: Request to rezone approximately 6 acres from General Business to Residential Performance in Rocky Point Township
• REZONE 2023-52: Request to rezone approximately 2 acres from Residential Performance to General Business in Topsail Township
• Approval of June 6, 2023, Planning Board meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings to discuss a master development plan revision for Wyndwater and two rezoning requests. The board is reviewing changes to residential and commercial zoning designations in the Rocky Point and Topsail Townships.

• MDP-R 2023-53: Request to revise Wyndwater Master Development Plan to allow townhomes in Phases 7 and 11 and remove Phase 10
• REZONE 2023-50: Request to rezone approximately 6 acres from General Business to Residential Performance in Rocky Point Township
• REZONE 2023-52: Request to rezone approximately 2 acres from Residential Performance to General Business in Topsail Township

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several rezoning requests in Topsail Township and a remanded special use permit for a solar farm. The meeting also includes a high volume of purchase orders for health services, IT infrastructure, and vehicles.

• Special Use Permit 2022-35 for a solar farm in Burgaw, Columbia, and Union Townships
• Three rezoning requests in Topsail Township (REZONE 2023-48, 2023-49, and 2023-53)
• IT infrastructure renewal with Huntington Leasing Corporation for $462,614.48
• Dental services contract with Kathy Barnes, DDS for $218,916
• Purchase of replacement vehicles for DSS totaling $249,470

The Board of County Commissioners approved an amended lease agreement and budget ordinances for the construction of Abbey Nature Park. They also authorized Mosley Architects to resume the construction documents phase for the new law enforcement center. Additionally, the Board approved a series of consent agenda items including various purchase orders and vehicle acquisitions.

• Approved amended lease agreement and budget ordinances for Abbey Nature Park (5-0)
• Approved Mosley Architects to resume construction documents for new law enforcement center (5-0)
• Approved $71,000 purchase order to Ingram Library Services
• Approved $65,000 purchase order for veterinarian services to Joni Shimp
• Approved $75,000 purchase order to LabCorp of America Holdings
• Approved $218,916 purchase order for contract dental services to Kathy Barnes, DDS
• Approved $462,614.48 purchase order to Huntington Leasing Corporation for IT infrastructure renewal
• Approved purchase of replacement vehicles totaling $249,470

Board of Adjustment

The Pender County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Appeal 2023-11, an appeal of an administrative decision regarding a Final Notice of Violation issued for operating a commercial motocross track without a Special Use Permit. The property, located on Carl Meeks Road, is zoned Rural Agricultural and is owned by Carl Meeks, LLC. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the May 17, 2023 meeting.

• Appeal 2023-11: Appeal of administrative decision regarding Final Notice of Violation for commercial motocross track operation without Special Use Permit
• Property: north side of Carl Meeks Road, west of Shaw Highway, Holly Township, PIN 3257-59-0861-0000
• Alleged use: commercial motocross track (NAICS 711212) operated by Driven MX under lease from owner
• Prior violation: First Notice of Violation issued August 29, 2022; Final Notice issued January 19, 2023
• Approval of May 17, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider the FY 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance, Fee Schedule, and Capital Improvement Projects Plan. The meeting includes several purchase orders for waste and water treatment services, as well as public hearings on zoning requests.

• FY 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule
• Purchase order to GFL for solid waste disposal and hauling services for $5,740,000
• Purchase order to Amerochem for Ferric Sulfate for the Water Treatment Plant for $250,000
• Purchase order to Bob King for two 2024 GMC Pickup Trucks for $111,630
• Public hearings for REZONE 2023-47 (Falls Mist Development) and REZONE 2023-42 (Topsail Township)

The Board approved the FY 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule, which includes a tax increase of 9.25 cents per $100 of property value to pay off a $175M school bond. The budget also provides for a 5% COLA salary increase and 1-2% merit increases. Several consent agenda items and budget amendments were approved, while one tire recycling contract was tabled.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Budget for Sheriff's Department Temporary/Part-time Wages (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024 Budget for Parks & Recreation Department Temporary/Part-time Wages (4-0-1)
• Tabled purchase order to Central Carolina Holdings, LLC for tire recycling (5-0)
• Approved purchase order to GFL for solid waste disposal and hauling
• Approved purchase order to American Greenz for electronics recycling
• Approved $40,000 purchase order to McGill for sludge removal
• Approved $173,600 purchase order to Calgon Carbon for GAC replacement

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners scheduled a special meeting to enter a closed session for attorney-client privilege. No other public business was listed on the agenda.

The Board approved the sale of four surplus tax foreclosure parcels and authorized two pyrotechnic displays. The FY 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance and Capital Improvement Projects Plan were tabled.

• Approved MOU with US Secret Service and Sheriff's Office for $5,000 (5-0)
• Approved $50,500 purchase order for Sheriff's Office replacement switches (5-0)
• Approved Union Rescue pyrotechnic display for July 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Surf City pyrotechnic display for July 3, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved sale of Parcel 3320-82-9153-0000 at 208 Burgaw Creek Loop for $3,300 (5-0)
• Approved sale of Parcel 3224-46-2015-0000 at 600 Cheshire Road for $25,301 (5-0)
• Approved sale of Parcel 2277-95-0746-0000 on Union Chapel Road for $6,175 (5-0)
• Approved sale of Parcel 2268-97-8277-0000 near Bell Williams Rd for $18,250 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss three rezoning requests in Topsail Township. The board will evaluate requests to change land use for business and residential performance districts.

• REZONE 2023-48: Request to rezone 2.66 acres from Residential Performance (RP) to General Business (GB) in Topsail Township
• REZONE 2023-49: Request to rezone 1.64 acres from Residential Mixed Conditional (RM-CD1) to General Business (GB) in Topsail Township
• REZONE 2023-53: Request to rezone 6.5 acres from Environmental Conservation (EC) to Residential Performance (RP) in Topsail Township

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a public hearing on the recommended FY 2023-2024 budget and fee schedule. The board is also considering several surplus property sales and a special use permit for a solar farm.

• Public hearing for FY 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule
• Purchase order to Davenport Group for Sheriff's Office replacement switches for $50,500.00
• MOU with US Secret Service and Sheriff's Office for JOPS funding of $5,000.00
• Sale of surplus property parcels including 208 Burgaw Creek Loop and 600 Cheshire Road
• Special Use Permit request (SUP 2022-35) for a solar farm in Burgaw, Columbia, and Union Townships

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a budget work session. The meeting includes reviews of fleet management, facilities maintenance, and funding for the Pender County School District.

• Fleet Budget and Fleet Management Analysis
• Facilities and Custodial Maintenance responsibilities
• Department of Elections and Veteran's Services Office budget follow-ups
• Holly Shelter Shooting Range and Countywide Radio Station discussions
• Pender County School District funding and proposed budget changes

The Board conducted a work session to review budget requests for the fleet, elections, veteran's services, the Holly Shelter Shooting Range, and countywide radios. No formal budget votes were taken; the FY 23-24 budget is scheduled for adoption on June 5, 2023.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for attorney consultation
• Approved motion to return to open session

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct discussions with various county departments. The agenda consists of reports and updates from the Sheriff's Office, Utilities, the Governing Board, and Pender County Schools.

• Sheriff's Office reports on the jail and animal control
• Utilities updates on water, sewer, and solid waste
• Governing Board reports on revenue, courts, and attorney services
• Pender County Schools report from Dr. Brad Breedlove

The Board of County Commissioners held a series of presentations and discussions regarding budget requests for the 2023-24 fiscal year. No substantive votes or final budget approvals were recorded during the meeting.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to review and potentially approve the February 15, 2023 meeting minutes. The primary action item is the consideration of Appeal 2023-10 regarding an administrative decision.

• Appeal 2023-10: Appeal of Administrative Decision

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a draft ordinance to prohibit smoking and tobacco use in county parks. The board is also considering a rezoning request in Topsail Township and the declaration of two roads in Pender Commerce Park as public roads.

• Request to rezone 4.9 acres from Planned Development to General Business in Topsail Township
• Resolution to declare Corporate Drive and Acme Way as public roads
• Contract with Davenport Group for Dell Infrastructure Support and Maintenance for $148,709.00
• Purchase Order to Internetwork Engineering for Firewall Support and Maintenance for $35,897.31
• Purchase Order to Central Square Technologies, LLC for $9,823.78

The Board approved several infrastructure projects, including riverbank repairs and the transition of two roads to public status. They also authorized the start of an upset bid process for a surplus property sale and supported NCDOT roadway improvements.

• Approved contract amendment for Land Mechanic Designs, Inc. and $15,300 PO increase for Ardurra for riverbank repairs (5-0)
• Approved offer and start of upset bid process for surplus property Parcel 4214-12-5195-0000 on Doral Drive (5-0)
• Approved resolution to declare Corporate Drive and Acme Way as public roads (5-0)
• Approved NCDOT Resolution for roadway improvements at NC-210/Island Creek Road/Dallie Futch Road (5-0)
• Approved $9,823.78 PO for Central Square Technologies, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $35,897.31 PO for Internetwork Engineering (5-0)
• Approved $148,709.00 PO for Davenport Group (5-0)
• Approved PO increase for Core & Main for water meter purchases (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of discussions with county department heads. The meeting covers administrative updates and operational reports from various county services.

• Tax Administration report
• Register of Deeds report
• Facilities Maintenance including fleet and custodial
• Housing and Health/DSS updates
• Emergency Management and EMS & Fire reports

The Board held general discussions regarding budget requests and the County Manager's proposed budget for several county departments. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded for the individual budget items.

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing requests to amend the Future Land Use Map and rezone several tracts of land in Topsail Township. The board is discussing density increases for residential and mixed-use developments and a revision for the Falls Mist Development.

• REZONE 2023-42: Request to change 29.6 acres from Low Density to Medium Density Residential
• REZONE 2023-43: Request to change 20 acres to Regional Mixed Use
• REZONE 2023-44: Request to rezone 20 acres from Residential Performance to Planned Development
• REZONE 2023-47: Conditional Zoning Amendment Revision Request for Falls Mist Development

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a resolution regarding Senate Bill 673's impact on water resources and vote on several contracts and purchase orders. The meeting includes a presentation of the 2022 Community Health Assessment.

• Purchase of nine 2023 Dodge Charger Pursuit Patrol Vehicles for $428,000.00
• Increase of $63,000 to Cape Fear Engineering for Environmental Investigation Services
• Increase of $43,015 to 274 Construction Group for Pender Commerce Park Water & Sewer Extensions
• Cooperative Agreement with the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency for the Strategic Buyout Program
• Budget amendment of $500 for foster children donation monies

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners convened for a special meeting. The purpose of the session was to hold a closed session for consultation with the attorney.

• Closed session for consultation with the attorney per NCGS 143-318.11(3)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several zoning and special use permit requests in Topsail Township. The meeting includes votes on infrastructure contracts, insurance renewals, and a presentation on Henderson Field Airport expansion.

• Tentative award of $574,602 to Military and Federal Construction Company for Wastewater Plant Berm project
• Purchase orders to SHI for Microsoft licensing totaling $195,768.57
• Zoning map amendment requests for three tracts in Topsail Township (REZONE 2022-41 and REZONE 2023-46)
• Special Use Permit requests for real estate/leasing and a civic organization in Topsail Township
• Utility easement for Piedmont Natural Gas at Hampstead Tank Well

The Board approved a $27,916 initial payment for a wastewater plant berm project and a lease for the Agriculture building with the USDA. Other actions included renewing insurance coverage, purchasing a replacement pickup truck, and issuing two community proclamations.

• Approved $27,916 for Wastewater Plant Berm project (4-0)
• Approved Farm Service Agency (USDA) lease for Agriculture building (4-0)
• Approved $50,300 for replacement F150 pickup truck (4-0)
• Approved renewal of NCACC Risk Pool Insurance Coverage (4-0)
• Approved $4,000 grant for library staff training travel (4-0)
• Approved utility easement for Piedmont Natural Gas at Hampstead site (4-0)
• Reappointed Commissioner McCoy to the Cape Fear RPO (4-0)
• Proclaimed April 29-May 5 as Resilient and Thriving Community Week and April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (4-0)

Advisory Board of Health

The board approved the minutes from the January 12, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on the 2023-2024 draft budget, the 2022 Community Health Assessment, and food truck permitting requirements. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of 1/12/2023 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of departmental discussions. The meeting covers updates from various county offices including tourism, elections, and finance.

• Insurance review for Workers Comp and Health
• Planning and Hazard Mitigation updates
• Finance discussions on non-departmental funds, debt service, and transfers

The Board held a series of budget presentations and discussions for various county departments. No formal votes or approvals were recorded for the budget requests; the meeting was procedural in nature.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on three rezoning and land use map modification requests in Topsail Township. The board will also hold a discussion regarding solar standards.

• REZONE 2023-43 FLUMA: Modify Future Land Use Map for 20.1 acres to Regional Mixed Use
• REZONE 2023-44: Rezone 20.1 acres from Residential Performance (RP) to Planned Development (PD)
• REZONE 2023-45: Rezone 4.9 acres from Planned Development (PD) to General Business (GB)
• Discussion on Solar Standards

The Planning Board approved a request to rezone a property to General Business. Two other requests regarding a Future Land Use Map amendment and a Planned Development rezoning were tabled until May 2, 2023. The board also entered a closed session for attorney-client privilege.

• Approved REZONE 2023-45 to General Business (6-0-1)
• Tabled REZONE 2023-43 FLUMA until May 2, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Tabled REZONE 2023-44 until May 2, 2023 (6-0-0)
• Approved March 7, 2023, meeting minutes with two corrections (6-0-0)
• Approved moving Item 8.3 to be heard first on the agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved holding the May 2, 2023, meeting at the Hampstead Annex (6-0-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (5-0-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the sale of several surplus land parcels and discuss a water and sewer system development fee study. The body is also considering a $33,579.01 purchase order for ATV sales and tune-up services.

• Sale of surplus property parcels: Asa Lane, McAllister Road, 3340 Halfway Branch School Road, 600 Cheshire Road, 208 Burgaw Creek Loop, 960 Lee Road, Rock Road, and 144 Rockfish Road
• Purchase order to Bost Tune-up & Argo ATV Sales LLC for $33,579.01
• Award to L.R. Thomas & Sons for WTP HSPS construction project
• Water & Sewer System Development Fee Study presentation by Stantec Consulting Services Inc.
• Proposed funding of $1,355,452 for FY 2023-2024 CSBG Grant Application

The Board approved a space needs assessment for the courthouse by Moseley Architect and authorized the sale of several surplus property parcels. Other actions included approving a water treatment plant pump station project and appointing a new representative to the Tourism Development Authority.

• Approved courthouse space needs assessment by Moseley Architect (5-0)
• Approved WTP HSPS construction project to L.R. Thomas & Sons (5-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property off McAllister Road for $32,000 (5-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 3340 Halfway Branch School Road for $12,800 (5-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 208 Burgaw Creek Loop for $8,200 (5-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 960 Lee Road for $7,700 (5-0)
• Approved upset bid process for parcels on Rock Road and Rockfish Road (5-0)
• Appointed Lori Chaney-Hastings to Tourism Development Authority (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is convening for a special meeting. The sole purpose of the session is to enter a closed session for consultation with the attorney.

• Closed session for consultation with the attorney per NCGS 143-318.11(3)

The Board approved resolutions to receive millions in opioid settlement funds and granted easements to NCDOT for roadway improvements. They also authorized the sale of three surplus properties and approved a new mass notification system contract.

• Approved resolution to receive opioid settlement funds: Wave One ($3,772,960.81) and Wave Two ($3,020,171.24) (5-0)
• Granted NCDOT temporary construction and drainage easements for Quality Way and Corporate Drive (5-0)
• Approved resolution for stoplight at Grandview and Highway 17 in Hampstead (5-0)
• Approved blanket authorization for NCDOT future road petitions and current petitions for Avendale subdivision and Transfer Station Road Extension (5-0)
• Approved switching mass notification contract from CodeRed to Everbridge (5-0)
• Approved sale of three surplus parcels for $5,050, $6,175, and $149,250 (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 contract with ECS and $10,000 contract with Summit for land planning services (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit (SUP 2023-41) for Artisan Manufacturing in Rocky Point Township (5-0)

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates on departmental budgets, park projects, and the Holly Shelter Shooting Range. The board will also discuss a text amendment to the park ordinance concerning smoking, vaping, and tobacco use.

• Text amendment for smoking, vaping, and tobacco use in park areas
• Holly Shelter Shooting Range update
• Departmental budget update
• Park projects update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2024 through 2028. The meeting includes presentations from Public Utilities, Facilities and Fleet Services, Libraries, and Parks and Recreation.

• Public Utilities updates on RO Water Plant, Maple Hill WWTP Upgrade, and CFPUA Interconnection
• Discussion of a new Hampstead library
• Parks and Recreation projects for Penderlea Park, Central Pender Park, Kiwanis Park, and Abbey Nature Preserve
• Review of convenience site and transfer station improvements

The Board of County Commissioners held an annual retreat to review proposed infrastructure and facility projects. No formal votes were recorded; the session consisted of staff presentations and discussions regarding utilities, fleet services, libraries, and parks.

• Discussed $80M Reverse Osmosis Water Plant with $48.75M in funding secured
• Reviewed $70,000 budget for CFPUA US 421 Interconnection design
• Discussed $120,000 for Maple Hill WWTP office facility
• Reviewed proposal for $5.4M new fleet garage facility
• Discussed $8.1M proposal for a new 14,000 sq ft library in Hampstead
• Reviewed status of Central Pender Park Phase I and Hampstead Kiwanis Park Phase 4
• Discussed $284,549 FY 2023 budget for Abbey Nature Preserve

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive a presentation on county finances and debt analysis. Members will also review capital improvement projects for FY2024 to FY2028. The meeting includes updates from Pender County Schools.

• Financial and debt analysis presentation by Davenport & Associates
• Review of Health and Human Services Building and Animal Shelter projects
• Review of Law Enforcement Center, New Jail, and Back Up Radio System
• Review of New EOC, Logistics Warehouse, and Mobile Command Unit
• Review of County Media Communications Policy

The Board conducted a financial review and received presentations on several proposed capital projects, including a new jail and human services building. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting focused on discussion and planning for future expenditures.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several surplus property sales and infrastructure resolutions. The meeting includes a public hearing for a special use permit regarding artisan manufacturing in Rocky Point Township.

• Purchase order for Axon Body Camera 3 & Axon Air Contract for $45,811.81
• Budget amendment for Sheriff's Office insurance revenue transfer of $45,302.33
• Sale of surplus property parcels on McDuffie Road, King's Estates, and Little Egypt Road
• Resolution requesting funding for Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority 10 Mile Parallel Line Phase 2
• Public hearing for SUP 2023-41: Artisan Manufacturing in Rocky Point Township

The Board approved resolutions to receive opioid settlement funds and granted easements to NCDOT for roadway improvements. They also authorized the sale of three surplus properties and approved a new mass notification system contract.

• Approved resolution to receive opioid settlement proceeds (5-0)
• Granted NCDOT temporary construction and drainage easements for Quality Way and Corporate Drive (5-0)
• Approved resolution for stoplight at Grandview and Highway 17 (5-0)
• Approved road petitions and blanket authorization for future DOT road petitions (5-0)
• Approved switching mass notification contract from CodeRed to Everbridge (5-0)
• Approved sale of three surplus property parcels for $5,050, $6,175, and $149,250 (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 contract with ECS and $10,000 contract with Summit for land planning (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit Case 2023-41 for Artisan Manufacturing (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for three separate land-use requests in the Topsail Township. These include two rezoning applications and one request to modify the Future Land Use Map.

• REZONE 2022-41: Request to rezone 72.1 acres on Hoover Road from Residential Performance (RP) to Residential Mixed (RM)
• REZONE 2023-42 FLUMA: Request to change 29.6 acres from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential on the Future Land Use Map
• REZONE 2023-46: Request to rezone a portion of two tracts from Residential Performance (RP) to General Business (GB)

The Board approved rezoning requests for properties on Hoover Road and St. Johns Church Road. A request to amend the Future Land Use Map for property on Country Club Drive was tabled for 60 days to allow for a conditional rezoning application. Residents expressed significant concerns regarding traffic, school capacity, and tree preservation during public comments.

• Approved rezoning of 72.1 acres on Hoover Road from Residential Performance (RP) to Residential Mixed (RM) (4-1)
• Tabled Future Land Use Map Amendment for 29.6 acres on Country Club Drive to May 2, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 0.27 acres on St. Johns Church Road from Residential Performance (RP) to General Business (GB) (5-0)
• Approved holding May 2 and April 4 meetings at the Hampstead Annex (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for attorney-client privilege (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will appoint a new member to the District 1 seat and review several purchase orders and contracts. The meeting includes updates on the county's bicycle and pedestrian plan and a public hearing regarding a rezoning request in Topsail Township.

• Request to rezone one tract in Topsail Township from Rural Agriculture to General Business
• Purchase order for Laserfiche Document Management System annual renewal for $42,142.50
• Purchase order for a 2022 Ford Escape for $28,390
• Budget amendment to purchase a truck capable of towing 19,200 pounds for up to $95,000
• 10-year contract with Veolia/Utility Service Co. Inc. to service PCU above ground water tanks

The Board appointed Brad George to the District 1 commissioner seat. The commissioners approved multiple purchase orders for vehicles and equipment, a 10-year water tank maintenance contract, and a zoning change in Topsail Township.

• Appointed Brad George as Commissioner for District 1 (4-0)
• Approved $42,142.50 Laserfiche Document Management renewal (5-0)
• Approved $28,390 purchase of 2022 Ford Escape for Environmental Health (5-0)
• Approved up to $95,000 for a truck capable of towing 19,200 pounds (5-0)
• Approved $1.6 million 10-year contract with Veolia/Utility Service Co. Inc. for water tank maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $55,000 increase for tire recycling services with Central Carolina Holdings, LLC (5-0)
• Approved FY2023 audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPA, P.A. (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.85 acres in Topsail Township from Rural Agriculture to General Business (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing a revised variance request from Pope Properties on 17, LLC regarding tree removal mitigation requirements. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the January 18, 2023, meeting.

• VAR 2022-12: Variance request for relief from Section 8.1.3 (Tree Survey Required) for 7.9 acres at US Highway 17 and Scotts Hill Loop Road

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request in Topsail Township. The board will also discuss an upcoming text amendment and review minutes from the January 4, 2023, meeting.

• REZONE 2022-41: Request to rezone 72.1 acres from Residential Performance (RP) to Residential Mixed (RM) in Topsail Township
• Discussion of upcoming text amendment
• Review and approval of January 4, 2023, meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several financial approvals, including a technology lease for the Sheriff's Office and a purchase order for recording software. The board is also considering contracts for disaster debris clearance and a grant application for senior and disability transportation.

• Master Technology Lease Agreement for Sheriff’s Office IT Equipment for $399,981
• Purchase order for Courthouse Computer Systems software licensing for $40,000
• Request for Proposals (RFP # 221129-237) for Disaster Debris Clearance and Removal Services
• Budget amendment for Governor’s Crime Commission grant of $24,500
• Acceptance of $4,695 donation from Burgaw Presbyterian Church for Foster Care Children's Fund

The Board awarded disaster debris removal contracts and approved a memorandum for the Hurricane Florence acquisition project. They also authorized a technology lease for the Sheriff's Office and accepted the resignation of Commissioner Jimmy Tate.

• Accepted Jimmy Tate's resignation effective January 27, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $40,000 PO for Courthouse Computer Systems (4-0)
• Awarded primary debris contract to Crowder Gulf and secondary to CERES (4-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for Hurricane Florence Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (4-0)
• Approved $24,500 budget amendment for Governor’s Crime Commission grant (4-0)
• Approved $399,981 technology lease and $94,914 PO for Sheriff’s Office IT equipment (4-0)
• Appointed Tamara Savage to the Novant Health Pender Medical Center Board (4-0)
• Re-appointed Sandra Malpass to the Library Board (4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is meeting to consider a variance request for additional exterior wall signage. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the December 14, 2022, meeting.

• VAR 2022-13: Request for 27 additional square feet of exterior wall signage on the south side of a building facing Montague Road

The Board of Adjustment approved a variance for Anchor Sign, Inc. to exceed wall signage limits on the south side of a building facing Montague Road. The approval is conditioned on the applicant waiving signage on the west side and limiting illumination hours.

• Approved variance for an additional 27 square feet of wall signage on the south side of the building (unanimous)
• Conditioned approval on no additional wall signage being allowed on the Hwy 421 (west) side
• Conditioned approval on signs being illuminated only from dusk until one hour after closing
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from January 18, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a $402,439 grant application for Pender Adult Services (PAS-TRAN) transportation. The meeting includes decisions on animal control ordinances, lease renewals, and several special use permits and rezoning requests.

• Public hearing for Pender Adult Services (PAS-TRAN) grant application totaling $402,439
• Purchase order for Cape Fear Engineering for USDA Environmental Assessment and Geotechnical Engineering Services for $55,100
• Proposed changes to the Animal Control Ordinance
• Lease renewal for 102 W. Fremont Street
• Rezoning of two tracts in Long Creek Township from General Business to Residential Performance

The Board approved amendments to the animal control ordinance regarding animal tethering and approved several zoning and special use permits. A request for a boat and watercraft storage facility was denied. The Board also authorized a $55,100 contract for environmental assessments and a $1.5 million cost share for water pipeline improvements.

• Approved amendments to Animal Control Ordinance regarding tethering and shelter (4-0-0-1)
• Approved Zoning Map Amendment 2022-37 to rezone .97 acres to Residential Performance (4-0-0-0)
• Denied Special Use Permit for boat and watercraft outdoor storage (2-1-1-1)
• Approved revocation of Special Use Permit 2022-38 for a shooting tower (4-0-0-1)
• Approved Special Use Permit 2022-39 for Grace Community Church of Topsail (4-0-0-1)
• Approved $55,100 contract to Cape Fear Engineering for USDA Environmental Assessment (4-0-0-1)
• Approved $1.5 million cost share for LCFWASA Raw Water Pipeline improvements (4-0-0-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Health Department budget amendments and Clerk to the Board appointment (4-0-0-1)

Advisory Board of Health

This meeting has no agenda available; it appears to be procedural only. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Board re-elected its Chair and Vice Chair and approved the October 13, 2022, meeting minutes. Members provided scoring for the Community Health Assessment to identify top county concerns.

• Re-elected Kim Collins as Chair
• Re-elected Shannon Jennings as Vice Chair
• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 13, 2022, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Pender County Planning Board is meeting to hold public hearings on two rezoning applications. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes from December 6, 2022.

• REZONE 2022-39: Request to rezone 1.85 acres in Topsail Township from Rural Agriculture (RA) to General Business (GB) on the west side of US Highway 17
• REZONE 2022-40: Rezoning request for consideration

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is considering a Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officers at Burgaw Middle and C.F. Pope Elementary. The meeting includes several requests to authorize the sale of surplus county land parcels and a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office.

• Budget amendment of $46,323.19 for the Pender County Sheriff's Office to purchase a vehicle
• MOU for School Resource Officers at Burgaw Middle and C.F. Pope Elementary
• Purchase order of $55,000 for Cape Fear Engineering for USDA Environmental Assessment and Geotechnical Engineering Services
• Sale of surplus property parcels including 25529 US Hwy 421, Shiloh and multiple parcels in King's Estates, Burgaw
• Contract award for veterinary services for the Pender County Animal Shelter to Dr. Joni Shimp

The Board of County Commissioners certified the results of the November 2022 School Bond Referendum and authorized the issuance of bids. The Board also approved several surplus property sales and assigned commissioners to various board liaison roles.

• Certified November 2022 School Bond Referendum results and authorized bid issuance (5-0)
• Approved $46,323.19 budget amendment for Sheriff's Office vehicle purchase (5-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 25529 US Hwy 421 for $10,200 (5-0)
• Denied sale of surplus property off Little Egypt Road as bid was below tax value (5-0)
• Approved sale of surplus property on Old River Road for $10,801 (5-0)
• Approved grant funding of $11,509.56 from NCEM for 2023 PENSAR Swamp Stomp (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to certify documents as interim Clerk to the Board (5-0)
• Approved board liaison assignments for all five commissioners (5-0)