Scotland County public meetings in 2025
29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a tax revaluation schedule of values and a staff reclassification. The meeting also includes an update on retiree health insurance and a closed session regarding personnel.
- Order approving Tax Revaluation Schedule of Values
- Reclassification of Health Processing Assistant to Finance Specialist
- Retiree Health Insurance Update
- Closed session regarding qualifications and performance of a public officer or employee
The commissioners unanimously approved moving retiree health insurance to Humana, with coverage to begin on April 1, 2026. They also voted unanimously to enter a closed session to consider personnel qualifications. The agenda and consent agenda were approved without dissent.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved switch to Humana retiree health plan (unanimous)
- Approved closed session to consider personnel qualifications (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Health will meet to receive an accreditation update and review the rules of procedure. The body will also approve the previous meeting's minutes and schedule the next session.
- Accreditation update from HHS Director Amanda Holland
- Review of Rules of Procedure
The Board approved its agenda and the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. Commissioners set the next Board of Health meeting for February 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The Board also discussed meeting frequency and agreed to consider meetings every other month.
- Approve agenda (unanimous)
- Approve October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Set next Board of Health meeting for Feb 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
- Agree to consider bi‑monthly meeting schedule
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the tax revaluation schedule of values. The meeting includes the reorganization of the Board, including the election of a Chair and Vice Chair, and quasi-judicial zoning hearings.
- Public hearing on Tax Revaluation Schedule of Values
- Quasi-Judicial zoning hearings for Tier 1 Management, LLC dba Gaston Brewing Co. and Jash Shah and Harsh Rangpara
- Updates to Neighborhood and Animal Control ordinances
- Kratom Resolution
- Board appointments for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Historic Properties Commission, and Southeastern Economic Development Commission
The commissioners elected a new Chair and Vice Chair, approved the consent agenda, and adopted a Kratom resolution with a drug‑name amendment. They moved the Solid Waste Enforcement position to the Health Department and unanimously approved a Special Use Permit for Tier 1 Management’s Gaston Brewing company. The RV‑park application was sent back to Planning and Zoning for completion.
- Elected Bo Frizzell as Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Ed O’Neal as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved the consent agenda (unanimous)
- Adopted the Kratom resolution with added drug name (unanimous)
- Moved Solid Waste Enforcement position, salary and vehicle to Health Department (unanimous)
- Approved Special Use Permit for Tier 1 Management dba Gaston Brewing (unanimous)
- Returned RV‑park application to Planning and Zoning Board for further action (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will review a multifamily housing development presented by the I.E. Johnson project. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as approving minutes, a September report, and a resolution to change planning and zoning meetings. Additional topics are zoning hearings for Yates, Norton and James, a tax revaluation schedule, and new animal control ordinances.
- Approve Minutes of October 6, 2025 (Consent Agenda)
- I.E. Johnson Multifamily Housing Project presentation
- Zoning quasi‑judicial hearing for Yates and public hearing for Norton and James
- Tax Revaluation Schedule of Values
- Animal Control Ordinances
The commissioners voted unanimously to remove Item #6 Legislative Delegate from the agenda and to approve the consent agenda. No other formal actions were voted on; the meeting included presentations on mobile crisis services, a multifamily housing project update, and a zoning hearing for a proposed wireless tower. All discussions were informational and no decisions were recorded on those topics.
- Removed Item #6 Legislative Delegate from agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the sheriff’s office budget. Standard procedural items such as call to order and agenda approval will be handled. A public forum will be available for citizens to address the Board on general issues. No other specific decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Sheriff Office Budget Discussion
Commissioner O’Neal moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Shelley, and the Board voted unanimously to adopt it. No other motions were adopted, denied, or tabled during the meeting.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to approve the SCATS 5311 administrative and capital grant. The meeting also includes public hearings on a conditional use permit and a rezoning for a major subdivision, as well as a discussion of a fire engine request. Additional items are appointments, budget amendments, and personnel policy reviews.
- Public Hearing: SCATS 5311 Administrative and Capital Grant Approval
- Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit – J. Yates
- Public Hearing: Rezoning Major Subdivision – Seth Creech
- Fire Engine Request/Discussion – City of Laurinburg Fire Chief Jordan McQueen
- EMS Budget Amendment and 911 Budget Amendment (Consent Agenda)
The Scotland County Board unanimously approved the FY 2027 SCATS 5311 administrative and capital grant totaling $574,792, with local matching contributions. The Board also unanimously approved rezoning to create six residential lots on about 5.8 acres at Harry Malloy Road and Barnes Bridge Road. In addition, the Board appointed John Jorgensen as Tax Administrator and Deputy Finance Officer, appointed Miki Butler as Finance Officer, and adopted the National 4‑H Week 2025 proclamation. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved FY 2027 SCATS 5311 Administrative and Capital Grant ($574,792 total) – unanimous vote
- Approved rezoning to create six residential lots on ~5.8 acres at Harry Malloy Rd & Barnes Bridge Rd – unanimous vote
- Appointed John Jorgensen as Tax Administrator and Deputy Finance Officer – unanimous vote
- Appointed Miki Butler as Finance Officer – unanimous vote
- Adopted National 4‑H Week 2025 proclamation – unanimous vote
- Approved Consent Agenda – unanimous vote
- Approved removal of Item 6 (Public Hearing for J. Yates) from agenda – all in favor
- Approved agenda amendment – all in favor
Board of Commissioners
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine minutes and reports, vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget ordinance, and adopt a landfill fee schedule. Appointments, policy updates, and a public hearing on the budget are also on the agenda.
- Approve FY2026 Budget Ordinance (public hearing)
- Adopt Landfill Fee Schedule
- Appoint County Finance Officer
- Approve Landfill Position Request
- Approve Parks and Recreation Part-Time Salary Request
The Board unanimously approved the agenda, a proclamation recognizing September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and the consent agenda. It also unanimously adopted an amendment to the FY 2026 budget that raises the fire tax by $0.005 per $100 valuation on property outside certain city limits. The Board unanimously revised the term of RCC Dean Nichols to one year effective July 1, 2025, and deferred approval of the IT Data Breach and Volunteers/Interns policies to a later meeting.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Prostate Cancer Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved fire tax amendment $0.005 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
- Revised RCC Dean Nichols term to one year, effective July 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Deferred approval of IT Data Breach Policy (not approved, to be reconsidered)
- Deferred approval of Use of Volunteers/Interns Policy (not approved, to be reconsidered)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the qualifications, performance, or employment conditions of a public officer or employee. The meeting may also address other matters deemed appropriate by the Board.
- Personnel review regarding qualifications, competence, performance, character, or fitness of a public officer or employee
The Board unanimously approved the agenda and a 911/EMS audit quote. It directed staff to keep searching for an agency to audit the Sheriff’s Office and to forward a water‑meter fee request from the Stewartsville Fire Department to the Fire Commission. The Board also approved the purchase of a K‑9 for Officer James Yarborough, entered closed session, and confirmed appointments for Miki Butler and John Jorgensen.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved 911/EMS audit quote
- Directed continuation of search for agency to audit Sheriff’s Office
- Sent Stewartsville Fire Department water‑meter fee request to Fire Commission
- Approved purchase of K‑9 for Officer James Yarborough for $2,500 (all in favor)
- Approved entry into closed session under NCGS 143‑318.11 (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Miki Butler as Finance Officer and John Jorgensen as Tax Administrator/Deputy Finance Officer (unanimous)
- Approved motion to dismiss (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the collection of 2025 taxes and a zoning request for the Tourism Development Authority. The agenda also includes budget amendments for parks and recreation and the appointment of several board members.
- Motion to collect 2025 taxes
- Zoning Request: Tourism Development Authority
- Budget Amendment for Parks and Recreation Grant
- Water Fee Schedule correction
- Opioid Settlement Action
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda, and a proclamation designating August 2025 as Child Support Awareness Month. They also approved two zoning requests: one converting land at 21506 Aberdeen Road to Highway Commercial and another converting land at 6421 Old Wire Road to Residential District. Finally, the board authorized the collection of delinquent tax accounts.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Child Support Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
- Approved zoning change for 21506 Aberdeen Rd to Highway Commercial (unanimous)
- Approved zoning change for 6421 Old Wire Rd to Residential District (unanimous)
- Approved collection of delinquent tax accounts (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to appoint the Scotland County Finance Officer.
- Appointment of Scotland County Finance Officer
The Board unanimously approved appointing County Manager Snead as the temporary Finance Director, keeping his EDC Director stipend. The Board also unanimously voted to enter a closed session, later returned to regular session, and then adjourned the meeting.
- Approved County Manager Snead as temporary Finance Director (unanimous)
- Approved entering Closed Session (unanimous)
- Approved returning to Regular Session (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the Manufactured Home Ordinance. The meeting includes discussions on a fuel facility MOU with the City of Laurinburg and the abandonment of State Road 1505.
- Public Hearing: Manufactured Home Ordinance
- Resolution in Support of DOT Abandonment of State Road 1505
- City of Laurinburg/Scotland County MOU - Fuel Facility
- FY 2026 Opioid Resolution
- Surplus of Public Grounds and Bldgs - Miller Trailblazer 25T Welder
The Board approved several items unanimously, including the Consent Agenda, the Manufactured Home Ordinance, the FY 2026 Opioid Resolution, and a resolution supporting DOT abandonment of State Road 1505. Commissioners also voted 5‑2 to designate the Board of Commissioners as the Governing Board for Human Services. The fuel‑facility MOU with the City of Laurinburg was tabled for attorney review.
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Manufactured Home Ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2026 Opioid Resolution (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution supporting DOT abandonment of State Road 1505 (unanimous)
- Approved Human Services Governance: Board as Governing Board (Yeas 5, Nays 2)
- Tabled City of Laurinburg/Scotland County Fuel Facility MOU (no vote)
- No action taken on BEC Youth Reentry Program office space request
- No other substantive motions recorded
Board of Commissioners
The Water District Board of Directors will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates on the water districts. The meeting includes a financial update of the districts.
- Financial update of the Water Districts
- Updates on the Water District
The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. No other substantive actions were taken. The board then moved to adjourn the meeting after discussion of possible water service to neighboring counties.
- Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
- Approved minutes (unanimous vote)
- Motion to adjourn was made by Vice Chair Frizzell and seconded by Commissioner O’Neal
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the FY 2026 budget and fee schedules. The agenda also includes reviews of funding requests and the county attorney position.
- FY 2026 Budget Approval
- FY 2026 Fee Schedules
- Funding requests for SACS, Crimestoppers, and Opioid
- County Attorney Consideration
The Board approved the FY 2025‑2026 county budget of $56,604,471, authorized a $1,500 payment to CrimeStoppers, increased the County Attorney’s hourly fee to $250, and adopted new fee schedules for Parks & Recreation and Water Districts I and II. The Parks & Recreation fee schedule, which sets family registration at $15 per child for three or more and raises field rental fees, passed 6‑1. All other motions were approved unanimously.
- Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget of $56,604,471 (no vote tally recorded)
- Approved $1,500 payment to CrimeStoppers from the Sheriff’s budget – unanimous
- Approved increase of County Attorney hourly rate to $250 – unanimous
- Approved Parks & Recreation fee schedule (family of three+ $15 per child, field rental $200, out‑of‑county $250) – Yeas 6, Nays 1
- Approved Water District I & II fee schedule – unanimous
- Tabled SACS prior funding request – no vote recorded
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the potential creation of a consolidated human services agency. The meeting also includes discussions on the opioid budget and a manufactured home ordinance.
- Public hearing on consolidating the Department of Social Services and Health Department
- Opioid budget discussion and approvals
- Manufactured Home Ordinance
- DOT response regarding Lee’s Mill Road Bridge
- Surplus property disposal of a 2018 Van
The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. They accepted a $250,000 check from Trillium to fund an accessible playground at the I. Ellis Johnson Community Center. The board unanimously adopted the proclamation designating June 2025 as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. A public hearing on the Manufactured Home Ordinance was scheduled for July 7, 2025, while the opioid budget request was tabled for a later meeting.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Accepted $250,000 Trillium check for playground project
- Approved Elder Abuse Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing on Manufactured Home Ordinance for July 7, 2025
- Tabled opioid budget discussion until next budget meeting
DSS Board
The Scotland County Department of Social Services Board is holding a special meeting. The primary focus of the session is a discussion regarding the consolidation of the Health and Social Services Departments.
- Discussion on the consolidation of Health and Social Services Departments
The Social Services Board approved the agenda after a motion by Amanda Holland and a second by Mollie Flowers. No other formal actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The board spent the remainder of the meeting discussing possible consolidation of the Health and Social Services departments and related human‑resources issues.
- Approved agenda (motion passed)
Board of Commissioners
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will review a proposed amendment to the 2025 budget for 911 server costs, discuss the framework for the 2026 budget, and consider updates to fee schedules. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- FY 2025 Budget Amendment for 911 Server costs
- FY 2026 Budget Discussion
- FY 26 Fee Schedules review
The Board unanimously approved the agenda and a $61,000 budget amendment to fund a new 911 server. They also unanimously approved the 2026 fee‑schedule recommendations. The Board set a public hearing for the budget on June 26, 2025 and scheduled the regular meeting for June 2, 2025.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2025 budget amendment for 911 server $61,000 (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 fee‑schedule recommendations (unanimous)
- Set public hearing on budget for June 26, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
- Scheduled regular BOCC meeting for June 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
- Allocated $50,000 for Maintenance Shop fencing and security
- Allocated $200,000 for EMS ambulance remount
- Reduced operations budget by $200,000
DSS Board
The Scotland County DSS Board will hold a regular meeting including approval of minutes and the administrative report. The only new business is a discussion on consolidating the Health and Social Services departments. No decisions are scheduled; the item is listed as discussion only.
- Discussion on consolidation of Health and Social Services departments
- Open forum featuring Pastor Faye Coates from Restoring Hope Center
The board approved the meeting agenda for May 15, 2025 after a motion by Mollie Flowers and second by Amanda Holland. The board also approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting after a motion by Amanda Holland and second by Mollie Flowers. Both motions were adopted by the board.
- Approved May 15, 2025 meeting agenda (motion passed)
- Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
Board of Commissioners
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will consider approving several personnel policy changes, including Voluntary Share Leave, IT Workstation Acceptable Use, and On Call/Call In Pay. They will also review the 2024 Child Fatality Prevention Team annual report and make board appointments to the Transit Advisory Board and Historic Properties. The meeting includes a public forum, consent agenda items (minutes, tax reports), and a county manager report.
- Personnel policy approvals: Voluntary Share Leave, IT WorkStation IT Acceptable Use, On Call/Call In Pay, Required Reporting and Response
- 2024 Child Fatality Prevention Team Annual Report
- Transit Advisory Board reappointment: William L. Tyson, Sr.
- Historic Properties: Move Travis Ivey from Alternate to Regular Board Member (Seat #8)
- Consent Agenda: Approve minutes of March 26 and April 7, 2025; Release, Refund and Discovery Report for March 2025
The board approved a contract to audit county accounts and adopted several updated personnel policies. It also approved a resolution requesting the NCDOT to evaluate and possibly remove signage at Creed’s Bridge, and reappointed members to the Transit Advisory Board and Historic Properties Board. Additionally, the board accepted the CFPT and CCPT reports and membership for the upcoming year, and noted the receipt of a $998,757 broadband grant for 135 locations.
- Approved contract to audit accounts with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. (unanimous)
- Approved all presented personnel policies (unanimous)
- Approved resolution to request NCDOT evaluation of Creed’s Bridge signage (unanimous)
- Reappointed William L. Tyson, Sr. to the Transit Advisory Board (unanimous)
- Moved Travis Ivey to regular member of the Historic Properties Board (unanimous)
- Approved CFPT and CCPT reports and membership for the upcoming year (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will hear presentations on several funding requests, including the Edward Wood Products incentive, the Arts Council, and opioid-related programs. They will also review FY2026 budget projections, health insurance estimates, departmental capital and personnel requests, and proposed fee schedules for FY27. No votes are indicated; these items are listed for discussion and direction.
- Edward Wood Products incentive funding request
- Scotland County Arts Council funding request
- RCC funding request
- Opioid funding request for All Rise Conference
- FY2026 budget projections and FY27 fee schedules
The commissioners approved an amended agenda adding new items and a closed session, with a unanimous vote. They then unanimously voted to table the proposal for ROC Inc. to become the Executive Agent of the I.E.J. Community Center. The board also unanimously consented to table the Scotland County Arts funding request of $8,000.
- Approved amended agenda (add Rescue Squad Request, move EMS Operations, add Closed Session) – unanimous
- Tabled ROC Inc. request to become Executive Agent of I.E.J. Community Center – unanimous
- Tabled Scotland County Arts funding request of $8,000 – unanimous consent
DSS Board
The Scotland County Department of Social Services Board will meet to review administrative reports. The primary item of new business is a discussion regarding the consolidation of the Health and Social Services Departments.
- Discussion on consolidation of Health and Social Services Departments
The Scotland County Social Services Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the March 20, 2025 minutes, and the administrative report. The board also set the next meeting for May 15, 2025 to discuss new business and then adjourned the session.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved administrative report (unanimous)
- Decided to discuss new business at the May 15, 2025 meeting
- Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will discuss FY 2026 budget capital requests and hold a public hearing on Project Treatment. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, budget amendments for March 2025, reclassification of detention shift supervisors and a sergeant, and a request for Independence Day fireworks. The board will also issue proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month and Second Chance Month, and make several board appointments.
- Public hearing on Project Treatment
- FY 26 budget capital requests
- Approval of budget amendments for March 2025
- Reclassification of SCSO Detention Shift Supervisor and Assistant Detention Shift Supervisor (grade equity)
- Board appointments: Equalization and Review, Trillium Regional Advisory Board, Wagram/Scotland County Zoning Board
The board voted unanimously to approve the incentive package for the Project Treatment development. It also unanimously approved the Child Abuse Prevention Month and Reentry: Second Chance Month proclamations, as well as the consent agenda and board appointments. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved Project Treatment Incentives (unanimous)
- Approved Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation (unanimous)
- Approved Reentry: Second Chance Month proclamation (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved multiple board appointments (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will hear reports on the FY2024 single county audit, the school system, and FY26 health insurance estimates. They will also review FY2026 initial budget projections, the master capital plan, departmental capital and personnel requests, and set budgeting priorities. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and legal consultation.
- Audit Amendment Contract Approval
- Fiscal Year 2024 Single County Audit Report
- Scotland County School System Report
- FY 2026 Initial Budget Projections
- Master Capital Plan and Departmental Capital/Personnel Requests
The Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously after a motion by Commissioner O’Neal and a second by Commissioner McPhatter. The Board also approved the audit amendment contract unanimously, with the same motion and second. No other formal actions were recorded in this meeting.
- Approve agenda (unanimous)
- Approve audit amendment contract (unanimous)
DSS Board
The Scotland County DSS Board will hold a regular meeting including approval of agenda, minutes, and an administrative report. New business includes a discussion on consolidating Health and Social Services departments, along with review of the FY 25 Agency Fraud Plan and FY 25 Strategic Plan. No unfinished business is listed.
- Discussion on consolidation of Health and Social Services departments
- FY 25 Agency Fraud Plan review
- FY 25 Strategic Plan Review
- Approval of minutes and administrative report
The Scotland County Social Services Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the January 16, 2025 minutes, and the administrative report. It also unanimously approved the FY 25 Agency Fraud Plan with no changes. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved January 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved administrative report (unanimous)
- Approved FY 25 Agency Fraud Plan as written (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on March 10, 2025. The agenda includes a presentation of the Comprehensive Land Plan by a regional planner, proposed updates to several personnel policies, and a resolution to establish a Special Board of Equalization and Review. The board also will consider board and committee appointments, a consolidation item, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Presentation of the Comprehensive Land Plan by Craig Usher, Regional Planner, LRCOG
- Resolution to establish the Special Board of Equalization and Review
- Personnel policy updates: Work Schedule, IT Acceptable Use, Bereavement Leave, Holidays
- Board appointments: Planning and Zoning (James Smith reappointment), Southeastern Economic Development Commission (three reappointments), Board of Health (Ruth Miller, public member)
- Closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6) for personnel matters
The Board unanimously approved a motion to move forward with pursuing consolidation of Health and Human Services agencies, with a public hearing scheduled for May 5, 2025. The Board also gave final approval to the Comprehensive Land Plan, approved updates to several personnel policies, and made appointments to various boards and committees.
- Approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously.
- Gave final approval to the Comprehensive Land Plan.
- Approved a resolution to establish a Special Board of Equalization and Review.
- Approved updates to personnel policies: Work Schedule, IT: Acceptable Use, Bereavement Leave, and Holidays.
- Appointed Commissioner Edge to the Board of Equalization and Review, and made other board/committee appointments.
- Voted unanimously to move forward with pursuing consolidation of Health and Human Services agencies.
- Approved a Right of Way Encroachment Agreement request from HDR.
- Went into closed session to consider personnel matters.
Board of Commissioners
The board will consider a consent agenda (delinquent tax advertisement, reclass of grant administrator position), a funding request from Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International, and reports on the East Laurinburg recycling property and FY2025 performance. They will also discuss the master capital plan, departmental capital and personnel requests, and set budget priorities including cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), employee benefits, and the tax rate. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Consent agenda: delinquent tax advertisement and reclass of grant administrator position
- Funding request - Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International
- East Laurinburg Recycling Property Report
- FY2025 performance reports and projections (General Fund, Landfill, Water Districts, Debt Service)
- Commissioner budgeting priorities: COLA, employee benefits, tax rate
The Board unanimously approved the purchase of approximately 4.5 acres at 13821 Dixie Guano Road in Laurinburg for $90,000, to be used for a small recycling center and maintenance facility. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the delinquent tax advertisement and reclassification of the Grant Administrator position. A funding request from the Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International for a youth camp was discussed but no vote was taken, as the county manager advised it would be an illegal use of public funds for a private purpose. The meeting was primarily a budget work session with no final budget decisions made.
- Approved purchase of 4.5 acres at 13821 Dixie Guano Road for $90,000 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including delinquent tax advertisement and grant administrator reclassification (unanimous)
- No vote taken on Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship International funding request; deemed illegal use of public funds
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Moved into closed session (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will consider tax appeals from Cypress Creek Renewable, Innovative Solar 65, and other solar projects, and discuss EMS building site planning. Other agenda items include a human relations committee ordinance repeal, a rescue squad update, and a repeal of a school funding resolution. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with administrative approvals and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Tax appeals for Innovative Solar 65, LLC, Laurinburg Owner, LLC, and Shoe Creek Solar, LLC
- EMS Building Site Planning presentation
- Human Relations Committee Ordinance Repeal
- Repeal of School Funding Resolution
- Appointments to Scotland Memorial Library, Tourism Development Authority, and other boards
The Board unanimously approved the preliminary site plan for a new +18,000 SF EMS headquarters building at the Scotland County Emergency Services Complex. The Board also voted 5-1 to repeal the School Funding Resolution, sending it to state legislators for a bill. Additionally, the Board unanimously approved updates to its Rules of Procedure, terminated the American Legion lease agreement, denied solar tax appeals, and repealed the Human Relations Committee ordinance.
- Approved EMS Building Site Plan for new +18,000 SF headquarters (unanimous)
- Repealed School Funding Resolution (5-1, Commissioner Williams dissenting)
- Approved Board of Commissioners Rules of Procedure updates (unanimous)
- Terminated American Legion lease agreement to establish own football field at Morgan Park (unanimous)
- Denied Cypress Creek Renewable tax appeals for Innovative Solar 65, Laurinburg Owner, and Shoe Creek Solar (unanimous)
- Approved ordinance repealing Human Relations Committee (unanimous)
- Approved appointments to Library, TDA, SCATS, LGFCU, and NC Southeast Board (unanimous)
- Changed Grant Writer position from temporary to full-time (unanimous)
DSS Board
The Scotland County Department of Social Services Board is meeting for a regular session. The agenda consists of procedural items and the approval of an administrative report.
- Approval of Administrative Report
The Scotland County DSS Board approved the December 2024 administrative report and the meeting agenda and prior minutes. Discussion highlighted 11 vacancies, an 8% turnover rate, and that Scotland County has the lowest salaries among surrounding counties, leading to a request for Director McRae to compile salary information for presentation to county commissioners by February 26. No formal action was taken on salaries or other program updates.
- Approved January 16, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved December 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved December 2024 administrative report (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Scotland County Water District Board of Directors meets to approve the agenda and minutes from January 2024, receive a financial update, and discuss district operations. No specific actions, votes, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of January 8, 2024 meeting minutes
- Financial update for the water districts (no figures provided)
- General updates on water district operations
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners held a water districts meeting where they approved the agenda and the minutes from January 8, 2024, both unanimously. Financial Officer Beth Hobbs reported that both water districts were profitable last year, with District #1 earning $357,000 and District #2 earning $803,000. The board also noted the use of $1.5 million from the district along with ARPA funds for the North Turnpike Road water extension. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved January 8, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on three zoning matters: Laurel Crest Solar, Ta'Randa Marshall, and Church in the Pines. A quasi-judicial hearing for Laurel Crest Solar's special use permit is also scheduled. The board will discuss zoning ordinance changes, legislative request goals, and consider consent agenda items including a new Grant Administrator position and a revised 2025 meeting schedule. Appointments to several boards and committees are on the agenda.
- Public hearing for Laurel Crest Solar, LLC zoning request
- Public hearing for Ta'Randa Marshall zoning request
- Public hearing for Church in the Pines zoning request
- Quasi-judicial hearing for Laurel Crest Solar special use permit
- Consent agenda: approve new Grant Administrator position and revised 2025 BOC meeting schedule
The Scotland County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of two sheriff's department vehicles for $100,000 using inmate trust funds, despite the county manager noting those funds are typically reserved for jail improvements. The board also unanimously approved a rezoning request for a solar array expansion, a rezoning for a mobile home, and a rezoning for Church in the Pines. Additionally, they approved $50,000 for the Scotland County Rescue Squad for equipment and authorized $115,000 for HVAC replacements at the IE Johnson Community Center.
- Approved purchase of two sheriff vehicles for $100,000 from Inmate Trust Fund (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning for Laurel Crest Solar expansion off Old Wire Road (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning for Ta'Randa Marshall to RA for mobile home (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning for Church in the Pines to RI-MHA (unanimous)
- Approved $50,000 for Scotland County Rescue Squad equipment (unanimous)
- Approved $115,000 for HVAC replacement at IE Johnson Community Center (unanimous)
- Approved appointments to Planning and Zoning Board and Historic Properties Commission (unanimous)
- Instructed county manager to offer $5,000 per acre for East Laurinburg property (discussion)