Wayne County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners accepted a 20-year financing proposal from Truist Bank for a new jail facility. They also approved several board appointments and a series of budget amendments, while denying a pay raise for Board of Elections members.

• Approved 20-year Truist Bank loan proposal for new jail project (4-2)
• Denied $8,000 budget amendment for Board of Elections pay raise (2-5)
• Approved reappointments of Samer Kasbari, MD, Charles Branson Vickery, and Adrian Worrell to Wayne Health Corporation Board of Directors (5-1)
• Approved appointment of Cheryl Dobson to Wayne County Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved audit presented by Nunn, Brashear, Uzzell, P.A. (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for Library (#180, #194), Board of Elections (#189), Soil & Water (#191), Health Dept. (#193), Finance (#197), WCDA (#199), and EMS (#202) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 6, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved T.A. Loving as the low bidder for the base bid of the new Detention Center project. The Board also reviewed financing options for the project and requested additional numbers from proposed lenders.

• Approved T.A. Loving as low bidder for Detention Center base bid (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board elected new leadership and approved several land sales and subdivision plats. The Board also authorized pyrotechnic permits for New Year's Eve celebrations and scheduled a public hearing for an economic development agreement.

• Elected Barbara Aycock as Chairwoman (unanimous)
• Elected Chris Gurley as Vice-Chairman (6-1)
• Approved preliminary plats for Berkeley Place and Sillinger Creek subdivisions
• Approved sale of surplus property at 1005 Ivy Street and 211 S. Slocumb Street
• Approved pyrotechnics permits for Hale Artificier, Inc. in Mount Olive and Pikeville
• Approved $25,000 bond for Sheriff Larry M. Pierce
• Scheduled public hearing for Dec. 20, 2022, regarding ParkEast Industrial Park shell buildings
• Approved appointment of John Dingess (GWTA), Hiawatha Jones (Library Board), Yvonnia Moore (Planning Commission), Crystal Haile-Michael (Tourism Authority), and Nannette Newcomb (Board of Health)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners established a public hearing for December 20, 2022, to discuss financing up to $55 million for a new jail facility. The Board also awarded a grant writing contract and updated the county pay plan.

• Scheduled public hearing for new jail financing on Dec 20, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Awarded grant writing services contract to TJD Consulting (Unanimous)
• Approved 44th Amendment to Position Classification and Pay Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Adoption Month Proclamation (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Berry Gray to GWTA Board of Directors (Unanimous)
• Reappointed 14 members to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for Health Dept, Soil & Water, JCPC, and ROAP (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the purchase of a property in Goldsboro and a new Medicare Part D open enrollment program for eligible retirees. The Board also authorized several budget amendments and approved two proclamations.

• Approved purchase of property at Fourth Street and Dakota Avenue for $3,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Medicare Part D Open Enrollment for Eligible Retirees program (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Operation Green Light for Veterans Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Farm-City Week Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved NCDOT Temporary Easement for US Highway 13 Widening Project - U3609B 006 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendments #3 and #4 to Professional Services Agreement with Moseley Architects and associated $32,000 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for Services on Aging (#144), Solid Waste (#147), Social Services (#148), Health Dept. (#149), and EMS (#150) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 18, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met to approve several proclamations, budget amendments, and tax exclusions. Key actions included the purchase of property on Dakota Avenue and the approval of a temporary easement for the US Highway 13 Widening Project.

• Purchase of property at 1508 and 1510 Dakota Avenue for $150,000
• Approval of NC DOT Temporary Easement for US Highway 13 Widening Project - U-360 98 006
• Amendments #3 and #4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Moseley Architects
• Approval of 2022 Operation Green Light for Veterans and Farm-City Week proclamations
• Applications for Elderly, Disabled, and Disabled Veteran tax exclusions

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a consent agenda including budget amendments, a 2023 holiday schedule, a memorandum of understanding with Goldsboro for RMS/CAD software, reinstating a Sheriff's Office position, and awarding service weapons and badges to five retiring officers. They also approved adding items to the consent agenda: changes to the Rural Readiness Site Grant, purchase of property at 1508 and 1510 Dakota Avenue for $150,000, and a petition to close public rights of way. Additionally, they approved a proclamation for First Responders Day, appointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and a pyrotechnic display permit for Bridge Church on October 31, 2022.

• Approved consent agenda items including budget amendments, 2023 holiday schedule, MOU with Goldsboro for RMS/CAD software, Sheriff's Office position reclassification, and service weapon/badge awards to five retiring officers.
• Approved adding to consent agenda: changes to Rural Readiness Site Grant, purchase of 1508 and 1510 Dakota Avenue for $150,000, and petition to close Dakota Avenue and portion of Fifth Street rights of way.
• Approved First Responders Day proclamation for October 28, 2022.
• Appointed Andrew Reynolds, Renita Dawson, and Felicia Swain to the Wayne County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.
• Approved pyrotechnic display permit for Hale Artificier, Inc. at Bridge Church on October 31, 2022.
• Approved allowing Commissioner Antonio Williams to attend via Webex but not vote.
• Held closed session to consult with attorneys on attorney-client privilege.
• Approved minutes of the October 4, 2022 regular meeting.

Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are referenced. The board is not listing any specific decisions or discussions for this session.

• No agenda items listed

The Wayne County Board of Adjustment voted 2-4 to deny a variance request. The request was opposed by James and Iris Hudson, who spoke at the meeting. The meeting was adjourned after the vote.

• Variance request denied (2-4)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed economic development incentive grant for SunTree Snack Foods, LLC (Project Berry). The meeting also includes a presentation on a local sales tax option and several honorary resolutions.

• Public hearing for Economic Development Incentive Grant to SunTree Snack Foods, LLC (Project Berry)
• Proposed sale of surplus properties at 900 and 901 N. Virginia Street
• Awarding of prequalified vendors for the Wayne County Replacement Jail
• Presentation on the Cent Local Sales Tax Option
• Resolutions honoring Sergeant Matthew Ryan Fishman, Deputy Alexander Ramon Torres, and Corporal Andrew Logan Cox

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $400,000 economic development incentive grant for SunTree Snack Foods, LLC, contingent on the company investing $10.22 million and creating 94 jobs by 2024. The board also adopted resolutions honoring a fallen sergeant and two deputies, approved the sale of two surplus properties, and prequalified four contractors for the replacement jail project. A variance request for a reduced road setback was denied by the Board of Adjustment.

• Approved $400,000 economic development incentive grant for SunTree Snack Foods, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-29 honoring Sergeant Matthew Ryan Fishman (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-39 awarding service weapon and badge to Sarah Fishman (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-30 honoring Deputy Alexander Ramon Torres (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-31 honoring Corporal Andrew Logan Cox (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus properties at 900 and 901 N. Virginia Street (unanimous)
• Approved prequalified vendors for Wayne County Replacement Jail (unanimous)
• Denied variance request V-22-01 for reduced road setback (2-4 vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included budget amendments, property leases, subdivision plats, and resolutions. They also approved a change in convenience center hours, a task order for commissioning services, and a change order for the jetport apron pavement rehabilitation. The board declared surplus property at 412 E. Walnut Street for sale and terminated a billboard lease with Lamar Advertising.

• Approved consent agenda including 19 items (unanimous)
• Approved change in convenience center site hours to Monday-Saturday 8am-6pm (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #4 with CDM Smith for DSS/HD commissioning services, $124,244 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Wayne Executive Jetport apron pavement rehabilitation, $62,830.50 (unanimous)
• Declared 412 E. Walnut Street surplus and authorized upset bid sale (unanimous)
• Terminated lease agreement with Lamar Advertising for billboard at 800 Corporate Drive (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Dinorah Keith to Latino Council and appointment of Danny VanDevender to Pikeville Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved Louise Daly Shepard 100th Birthday Proclamation (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of the Highway 117 N. property (formerly Kendall Auto Auction) for $625,000, along with a budget amendment. They also approved paying for NCDOT improvements at ParkEast until grant funding is received, added three items to the legislative goals list, and hired Ginger Moore as Assistant County Manager at $135,000 per year. The meeting included a closed session and recess before adjournment.

• Approved purchase of Highway 117 N. property for $625,000 (unanimous)
• Approved county paying for NCDOT ParkEast improvements until grant funding received (unanimous)
• Added legislative goals 9, 10, and 11 to the county's list (unanimous)
• Hired Ginger Moore as Assistant County Manager at $135,000 salary (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a new five-year contract with Axon for law enforcement technology, totaling $1,667,564.53. The board also unanimously denied the sale of surplus property at 1005 Ivy Street, Goldsboro, jointly owned with the City of Goldsboro, and required municipalities to notify adjoining property owners about future surplus sales of jointly owned property. Additionally, the board approved several other items including budget amendments, a change order for the Apron Pavement Rehabilitation Project, and the appointment of Alan Lumpkin as Tax Administrator.

• Approved new 5-year Axon contract totaling $1,667,564.53 (unanimous)
• Denied sale of surplus property at 1005 Ivy Street, Goldsboro (unanimous)
• Approved $74,531.50 Change Order #1 for Apron Pavement Rehabilitation Project (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #2 with CDM Smith for Detention Center Expansion (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Jean Evans Milleson to Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Alan Lumpkin as Tax Administrator for 4 years (unanimous)
• Approved 10 budget amendments under consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved changes to Animal Control Ordinances (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments and approve subdivision plats for Settlers Pointe and Kendall Farms. The meeting includes a financial report from the Wayne County ABC Board and requests for property tax exclusions.

• Approval of Settlers Pointe Subdivision Section 5 Final Plat
• Approval of Kendall Farms Subdivision Preliminary Plat
• Budget amendments
• Property tax exclusion application for Dana Farulla (parcel 3600877151)
• Disabled Veteran Exclusion application for James Dulaney (parcel 2672951450)

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the adjusted consent agenda, which included budget amendments, subdivision plats, and a bi-weekly payroll transition date of April 1, 2023. The board also received a $208,000 check from the ABC Board and held closed sessions for legal and personnel matters.

• Approved adjusted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 14 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Settlers Pointe Subdivision Section 5 Final Plat (unanimous)
• Approved Kendall Farms Subdivision Preliminary Plat (unanimous)
• Approved bi-weekly payroll transition date of April 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Held closed session for attorney-client privilege and land purchase negotiation
• Held closed session for personnel matters

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will convene as the Board of Adjustment to consider a special use permit for a solar energy facility. The Commissioners will also address several consent items, including property sales and subdivision plats, and discuss a diversity action plan for county boards.

• Public hearing for Oxbow Solar LLC Solar Energy Facility in Indian Springs Township
• Sale of surplus properties at 205 Dickinson Street and 405 S. Sycamore Street, Fremont
• Approval of Northwyck Subdivision Preliminary Plat and Jose Antonio Huerta Subdivision Final Plat
• Donation of obsolete property to Samaritan's Purse
• Presentation on Quarter-Cent Sales Tax Proposal

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution #2022-27 to place a one-quarter of one-cent local option sales tax on the November 8, 2022, General Election ballot. The tax, which would raise the sales tax from 6.75% to 7%, is expected to generate $2.8 million per year for county services. The board also approved a special use permit for the Oxbow Solar LLC solar energy facility by a 5-1 vote, with Commissioner Barbara Aycock voting against.

• Approved Resolution #2022-27 to place quarter-cent sales tax on Nov. 8 ballot (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Oxbow Solar LLC Solar Energy Facility (5-1)
• Approved sale of surplus properties at 205 Dickinson St. and 405 S. Sycamore St., Fremont (consent agenda)
• Approved Northwyck Subdivision preliminary plat (consent agenda)
• Approved Jose Antonio Huerta Subdivision final plat (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-24 amending Personnel Policy retirement contributions (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-26 donating 20 obsolete ballistic body armor units to Samaritan's Purse (consent agenda)
• Approved minutes of June 21 and July 12, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is discussing an installment financing agreement to fund the construction of Fremont Elementary School and the Industrial Technology and Engineering Building at Wayne Community College. The board is also reviewing contractor qualifications for a new detention center project.

• Public hearing on Resolution #2022-23 for an installment financing agreement not to exceed $18,000,000
• Amended funding agreement for Fremont Elementary School with a guaranteed maximum price of $35,705,418.16
• Proposed purchase of up to 118.11 acres from Wayne County Development Alliance, Inc.
• Contract award for Goldsboro Business Campus Phase 1 to FFC II, LLC (Fred Smith Company)
• Contract award for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program 4285-057R demolition and asbestos removal to AK Grading & Demolition

The Board unanimously approved an amended funding agreement with the Board of Education for the new Fremont Elementary School, incorporating a $30 million state grant. They also approved a resolution authorizing an installment financing agreement of up to $18 million for the school and a Wayne Community College project, with a public hearing held and no speakers. The board extended the bid window for the Detention Center project and awarded a demolition contract for flood-damaged properties.

• Approved amended Fremont Elementary School funding agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-23 for installment financing up to $18M (unanimous)
• Extended RFQ for Detention Center pre-qualified contractors by 30 days (unanimous)
• Approved assignment of option to purchase 118.11 acres from Development Alliance (unanimous)
• Awarded Goldsboro Business Campus Phase 1 contract to Fred Smith Company (unanimous)
• Awarded HMGP demolition/asbestos contract to AK Grading & Demolition (4-2)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the purchase of the Grantham Rescue Facility and a partnership for a judicial district recovery center. The body will also consider a construction agreement for a pad-ready site at Park East.

• Possible approval of the purchase of the Grantham Rescue Facility
• Resolution 2022-22 to explore a partnership for an 811 Judicial District Recovery Center
• MOU with Wayne County Development Alliance for pad-ready site construction at Park East
• Approval of Final Plat for Spring Forest Subdivision, Phase 5
• Amendment #3 to Work Authorization #1 for Apron Pavement Rehabilitation at Wayne Executive Jetport

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to enter into an $18 million installment financing agreement to fund construction of Fremont Elementary School ($15M) and improvements to Wayne Community College ($3M), and scheduled a public hearing for July 12, 2022. The board also approved the purchase of the Grantham Rescue Facility by a 4-3 vote, despite concerns about the $400,000 cost and property conditions. A memorandum of understanding with the Wayne County Development Alliance for pad-ready site construction at Park East was approved 6-1, contingent on county attorneys' approval.

• Adopted Resolution #2022-23 for $18M installment financing (Fremont Elementary $15M, Wayne CC $3M), public hearing set for July 12 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Grantham Rescue Facility (4-3)
• Approved MOU with Wayne County Development Alliance for pad-ready site at Park East (6-1)
• Approved final plat for Spring Forest Subdivision Phase 5 (consent agenda)
• Approved Amendment #3 to Work Authorization #1 for Wayne Executive Jetport apron pavement (consent agenda)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-22 for MOU to explore 8th Judicial District Recovery Center (consent agenda)
• Approved removal of restrictive covenants on Lot 18 at Park East Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-21 honoring Craig Honeycutt (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The only item listed on the record is the review of meeting minutes.

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a joint resolution accepting the $35,705,418.16 guaranteed maximum price for the new Fremont Elementary School construction project. The board also unanimously approved the purchase of 5.2 acres for the project, contingent on the Board of Education conveying the property to the county.

• Approved $35,705,418.16 guaranteed maximum price for Fremont Elementary School construction (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 5.2 acres for Fremont Elementary School, contingent on Board of Education conveying property to county (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding public hearings regarding the sale of a county-owned industrial shell building and the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. The meeting includes decisions on subdivision plats and various infrastructure projects.

• Proposed sale of industrial shell building at 400 Challen Court to Hosokawa Custom Processing Services, LLC for $2,000,000.00
• Public hearing on the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022
• Approval of preliminary plats for Lyon Estates and Prestonwood subdivisions and final plat for Gander Lake Subdivision Phase 2
• Work Authorization #3 for Wayne Executive Jetport Stormwater Improvement Project
• Resolution allowing Hale Artificier to provide a fireworks display for the Town of Pikeville

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the sale of the county-owned industrial shell building at 400 Challen Court to Hosokawa Custom Processing Services, LLC for $2,000,000. The board also unanimously approved the FY2023 budget, which includes a property tax rate increase from $0.7075 to $0.7425 per $100 valuation and uses $7.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding. Additionally, the board approved a 6-1 vote to transition to a bi-weekly payroll schedule and unanimously hired Assistant County Manager Chip Crumpler as the new County Manager at $177,500 per year, effective June 30, 2022.

• Approved sale of shell building at 400 Challen Court to Hosokawa Custom Processing Services, LLC for $2,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 budget with tax rate increase to $0.7425 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Approved transition to bi-weekly payroll schedule (6-1, Gurley opposed)
• Hired Chip Crumpler as new County Manager at $177,500/year, effective June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Michael Dawson and Matthew Harrison to Wayne County ABC Board (5-2, Foster and Williams opposed)
• Approved NCSE Product Development Fund Application for Pad Ready Site Funding (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including subdivision plats, budget amendments, and Juneteenth proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Pikeville Planning Board, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Council on Aging, and Jetport Commission (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda, only minutes. The board is not deciding or discussing any listed items at this meeting.

• No agenda items listed

The Board of Commissioners held a budget work session and agreed by majority to move forward with staff-recommended changes to the County Manager's proposed budget, with Commissioner Bevan Foster not agreeing. The changes include accepting proposed budget cuts and revenue enhancements, but adding back six EMS positions. No final budget was approved; that will occur after a public hearing in two weeks. The Board also entered closed session to discuss property acquisition and personnel matters.

• Agreed to staff-recommended changes to County Manager's budget (majority, Foster dissenting)
• Agreed to add back six EMS positions to the budget
• Discussed adding back a Planning Department position
• Held closed session for property acquisition and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:41 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on May 17, 2022, starting with a briefing at 8:00 a.m. and the formal session at 9:00 a.m. The main item is County Manager Craig Honeycutt's presentation of the recommended 2022/2023 fiscal year budget. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including a public hearing on the sale of a county-owned industrial shell building at 400 Challen Court, Goldsboro, and a contractor prequalification bid package for the Replacement Detention Center project. A closed session and a budget work session with Davenport Financial Advisors are also scheduled.

• Presentation of recommended 2022/2023 fiscal year budget by County Manager Craig Honeycutt
• Public hearing set for June 7, 2022 on sale of county-owned industrial shell building at 400 Challen Court, Goldsboro
• Motion to approve contractor prequalification bid package for Replacement Detention Center project
• Public hearing set for June 7, 2022 on proposed 2022/2023 budget
• Award of grant administration services for Community Development Block Grant neighborhood revitalization to RSM Harris, Goldsboro

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of four new ambulances for EMS using ARPA funds, with a 6-1 vote. The board also approved the contractor prequalification bid package for the Replacement Detention Center Project, changing the criteria from two successful projects to one, in a 6-1 vote. The consent agenda was approved, including budget amendments and public hearing dates. The county manager presented the recommended FY 2022/2023 budget, which includes a three-cent property tax increase, and also announced his resignation.

• Approved purchase of 4 new ambulances with ARPA funds (6-1)
• Approved contractor prequalification bid package for Replacement Detention Center, changing criteria to one successful project (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and public hearing dates (unanimous)
• Approved Older Americans Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 3, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted agenda (unanimous)

Board of Health & Human Services

The Wayne County Board of Health is holding a routine monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, a new employee introduction, and reports from the Health Director and Finance. There is no old or new business listed, and the meeting will close with a closed session as permitted by state law.

• Approval of April 13, 2022 minutes
• New employee introduction: Akeyia Ampley, Accounting Tech, Business Office
• Health Director's Report
• Finance Report
• Closed session under G.S. 143-318.11(6)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on ratifying two agreements with the Wayne County Development Alliance and the City of Goldsboro. The board will also consider several proclamations, contract awards, and a consent agenda with budget amendments and other routine items.

• Public hearing on ratifying agreements with Wayne County Development Alliance and City of Goldsboro
• Proclamations for National Law Enforcement Week, EMS Week, Mental Health Month, and Drug Court Month
• Contract awards: Cisco Switch Replacement to Brooks Network Services, Meraki Wireless Equipment to Trace3, Security Services to Strategic Security Corporation
• Approval of Windy Hill Subdivision Section Two Final Plat
• Approval of Wayne County ABC Board's use of County Travel Policy

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including multiple budget amendments, contracts for Cisco switch replacement, Meraki wireless equipment, and security services, and a resolution to apply for up to $500,000 in state funding for Project Berry. They also ratified two economic development agreements with the City of Goldsboro and made several board appointments. The board discussed EMS subscriptions but took no action, requesting more information.

• Approved consent agenda with 13 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Awarded Cisco Switch Replacement contract to Brooks Network Services (unanimous)
• Awarded Meraki Wireless Equipment contract to Trace3 (unanimous)
• Awarded Security Services contract to Strategic Security Corporation (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-16 for up to $500,000 Project Berry application (unanimous)
• Ratified two agreements with Wayne County Development Alliance and City of Goldsboro (unanimous)
• Appointed Shirley Edwards to Eastern Carolina Regional Housing Authority (5-2)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2022 meeting (6-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on April 19, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, 224 E. Walnut Street, Goldsboro. The board will consider several action items, including a public hearing on the proposed sale of 210 Dixie Trail to Project Barry, approval of ARPA-related policies and funding requests, and a proposed ordinance regulating shooting ranges. The agenda also includes proclamations, appointments, and consent agenda items.

• Public hearing on sale of 210 Dixie Trail, Goldsboro, to Project Barry
• Motion to approve ordinance regulating shooting ranges within Wayne County planning jurisdiction
• Motion to approve ARPA Subaward Policy and Conflict of Interest Policy
• Motion to approve ARPA funds request for Wayne Executive Jetport improvements (Option #1)
• Motion to approve Wayne County 911 Department and Animal Services salary adjustments

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including policies for using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, funding for Wayne Executive Jetport improvements, and a new ordinance regulating shooting ranges. The board also rejected street assessment petitions for two subdivisions and approved the sale of county property at 210 Dixie Trail. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved ARPA Subaward and Conflict of Interest Policies (unanimous)
• Approved $919,000 ARPA request for Wayne Executive Jetport stormwater/sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance regulating shooting ranges in unincorporated Wayne County (unanimous)
• Rejected street assessment petitions for Eagle Ridge and Lane Tree Village subdivisions (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 210 Dixie Trail, Goldsboro, to Project Berry (unanimous)
• Approved JCPC funding plan for juvenile programs (unanimous)
• Approved salary adjustments for 911 and Animal Services departments (unanimous)
• Approved Spring Forest Subdivision Phase Four final plat (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are referenced. The board is not listing any specific decisions or discussions for this session.

• No agenda items listed

The Wayne County Board of Equalization and Review met on April 5 and April 19, 2022, to hear property valuation appeals. No property owners appeared to appeal their valuations on either date. The board administered oaths of office to members on April 5 and received reports on appeals received, but made no substantive decisions.

• Administered oath of office to board members (April 5)
• Received report on two appeals for four parcels (April 5)
• Recessed April 5 meeting to reconvene April 19
• Received report on one additional residential appeal (April 19)
• Adjourned April 19 meeting with no appeals heard

Board of Health & Human Services

The Wayne County Board of Health is meeting to handle routine business, including swearing in a new public member, approving minutes, and introducing new employees. The main action item is approval of the Wayne County Health Department fee schedule. The meeting also includes a report from the Community Child Prevention Team and a closed session.

• Swearing-in of new public board member Keith Harris
• Approval of March 9, 2022 minutes
• New employee introductions (Balinda King, Michael Brand, Byanca Hernandez, Samantha Otllio)
• Community Child Prevention Team (CCFPT) annual report
• Wayne County Health Department fee schedule approval

Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda; only meeting minutes are referenced. The board is not presenting any actionable items for public review in this document.

• No agenda items listed

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners met in reconvened session on April 8, 2022, and immediately entered a closed session to discuss business location/expansion and consult with attorneys. The board returned to open session and adjourned without taking any substantive public votes or actions.

• Entered closed session unanimously to discuss business recruitment and attorney consultation
• Returned to open session unanimously after closed session
• Adjourned without public action

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed ordinance regulating shooting ranges within the county's planning jurisdiction. The board will also consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, preliminary plats for two subdivisions, a property sale, an audit contract, and a leasing resolution, as well as new business on ARPA fund policies.

• Public hearing on proposed ordinance regulating shooting ranges
• Windemere Subdivision preliminary plat approval
• Drake Estates preliminary plat approval
• Sale of surplus property at 209 and 213 N. Georgia Avenue, Goldsboro
• Audit contract with Nunn, Brashear, & Uzzell, P.A. for year ending June 30, 2022

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners voted 6-1 to approve a proposed ordinance regulating shooting ranges, but because it was the first introduction and a unanimous vote was required by state law, the ordinance failed and will be reconsidered on April 19. The board also approved several other items, including a $1.3 million land purchase agreement, ARPA fund policies, and multiple appointments.

• Shooting range ordinance failed on first reading (6-1, unanimous required)
• Approved $1.3M purchase agreement for 7.07 acres at 800 Corporate Drive
• Approved ARPA fund policies (Eligible Use, Allowable Costs, Nondiscrimination, Property Management, Records Retention)
• Approved audit contract with Nunn, Brashear, & Uzzell, P.A. for FY2022
• Approved sale of surplus property at 209 & 213 N. Georgia Ave for $6,000
• Approved lease of Bryan Blvd property to Jim Scott for $1,020/year
• Approved Windemere and Drake Estates subdivision preliminary plats
• Approved appointments to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Southern Wayne Sanitary District, Wayne Community College Board, and Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are referenced. The board is not deciding or discussing any listed items.

• No agenda items listed

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved partnering with Open Broadband, NorthState, and InfinityLink on NC GREAT grant applications for broadband expansion, each contingent on County Attorney approval. The board also unanimously approved Budget Amendment #403 for geotechnical engineering services for the new jail project with ECS Southeast, LLP. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved partnership with Open Broadband for GREAT grant application (unanimous)
• Approved partnership with NorthState for GREAT grant application, with $25,000 ARPA match (unanimous)
• Approved partnership with InfinityLink for GREAT grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #403 for geotechnical engineering services for new jail project (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will meet on March 15, 2022, to discuss and possibly approve design schematics for a proposed county fueling station, along with a budget amendment. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a proposed shooting range ordinance, a funding commitment for a new CITE building at Wayne Community College, and several routine items such as budget amendments and resolutions.

• Possible motion to proceed with design schematics for the proposed Wayne County Fueling Station and appropriate budget amendment
• Motion to establish a public hearing on April 5, 2022, for a proposed Shooting Range Ordinance
• Discussion and approval of Wayne County as funding source for two years of SCIF funding for the new Center for Industrial Technology & Engineering (CITE) Building at Wayne Community College
• Resolution #2022-12: Honoring Kate Daniels for her years of service to Wayne County and the Chamber of Commerce
• Approval of the County's response to the Auditor's Findings from the June 30, 2021 Audit

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a revised agreement to serve as the funding source for two years of the four-year SCIF funding for the new Center for Industrial Technology & Engineering (CITE) Building at Wayne Community College, with a budget amendment. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including on-call engineering firms, a geotechnical contract for the new jail, and a public hearing for a proposed shooting range ordinance. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved revised agreement for county to fund $4,574,680 for CITE building (unanimous)
• Approved CDM Smith, Michael Baker International, Timmons Group, WithersRavenel as on-call engineering firms (unanimous)
• Approved contract with ECS Southeast for geotechnical services at new jail site (unanimous)
• Approved CDM Smith for AIA work for Viable Utility Reserve grant program (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with WithersRavenel for Genoa System Evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments #367 and #371 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution awarding service weapon to retired Sgt. Joseph Bergquist (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for April 5, 2022 on proposed shooting range ordinance (unanimous)

Board of Health & Human Services

The Wayne County Board of Health is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive reports from the health director and finance, and take action on a new Animal Bite Immunization Fund Policy. The meeting also includes introductions of new employees and recognition of staff anniversaries. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of Animal Bite Immunization Fund Policy
• New employees: Karen Webb, Heather Rain, Wanda Staten (Public Health Nurses, Women's Health Services)
• Health Director's Report and Finance Report
• Public comments (3-minute limit)
• Approval of February 9, 2022 minutes

The Wayne County Board of Health approved proposed Environmental Health fee increases, including new fees for improvements permits, well permits, and pool revisits, as well as an additional $50 pumping stations charge. The board also approved the Animal Bite Immunization Fund Policy with no changes. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting included reports on COVID-19 trends, nurse credentialing, and building plans, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Environmental Health fee increases (unanimous)
• Approved Animal Bite Immunization Fund Policy (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with amendment to add Environmental Health fee discussion (unanimous)
• Approved February 9, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed $600,000 economic development incentive grant to Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc., contingent on a $45.5 million capital investment and creation of 167 jobs. The board will also discuss cost estimates for street improvements in Lane Tree Village and Eagle Ridge subdivisions, and consider approving the preliminary site plan for a combined DSS/Health Building and instructing Moseley Architects to proceed with design of a new jail facility.

• Public hearing on $600,000 incentive grant to Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc. (10-year term, $45.5M investment, 167 jobs)
• Discussion of street assessment improvements: Lane Tree Village ($4,921,669.58) and Eagle Ridge ($475,147.14) all-asphalt rebuild estimates
• Motion to approve preliminary site plan for combined DSS and Health Building
• Motion to instruct Moseley Architects to proceed with design development phase of new Jail Facility
• Consent agenda includes sale of surplus property at 510 Wilmington Ave, Goldsboro to Terence I. Johnson

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $600,000 economic development incentive grant to Mount Olive Pickle Company, Inc., payable over ten years, in exchange for the company's commitment to invest $45,500,000 in capital improvements and create 167 jobs. The board also unanimously approved moving forward with sharing street assessment cost information with residents of the Lane Tree Village and Eagle Ridge subdivisions, and approved the preliminary site plan for the combined DSS and Health Department building. All consent agenda items, including budget amendments and several resolutions, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $600,000 economic development incentive grant to Mount Olive Pickle Company (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with sharing street assessment costs in Lane Tree Village and Eagle Ridge subdivisions (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary site plan for combined DSS/Health Department building (unanimous)
• Approved development design phase for new jail facility (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, ARPA revenue loss election, and preliminary plat for Edgerton Farms Estates, Section 4 (unanimous)
• Approved sale by upset bid of 1003 N. George Street to Melissa Gill (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-8 accepting $460,000 for Accountability and Recovery Courts (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-11 adding Grant Writer/Administrator position to pay plan (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on February 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the Courthouse Annex. The board will consider a motion to approve the Facilities Committee's recommendation to proceed with schematic design for a combined DSS/Health Department building, as well as a resolution requesting accelerated construction of the Princeton and Kinston bypasses. Consent agenda items include a property lease, a jetport apron paving contract amendment, and changes to the conflict of interest policy.

• Motion to approve schematic design for combined DSS/Health Department building
• Resolution #2022-5 requesting acceleration of Princeton Bypass (R-5829 A&B) and Kinston Bypass (R-2553 B&C)
• Lease of property at 3173 S. US 13 Highway, Goldsboro, to David Rutledge Jr. for up to 10 years
• Amendment #1 to Work Authorization #1 for apron pavement rehab at Wayne Executive Jetport
• Changes to Wayne County Conflict of Interest Policy

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the adjusted agenda, which added Budget Amendments #304 and #305 for DSS and an Economic Development Agreement for Project Butter with Mt. Olive Pickle. The board also approved a resolution requesting the acceleration of construction for the Princeton and Kinston Bypasses, and approved the recommendation to proceed with the schematic design for the combined DSS/Health Department building. A public hearing was scheduled for March 1, 2022, to receive comments on the proposed economic development incentive grant for Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc.

• Approved the adjusted agenda, adding Budget Amendments #304 and #305 for DSS and the Economic Development Agreement for Project Butter.
• Approved the 2022 National FFA Week Proclamation.
• Approved Resolution #2022-5 requesting acceleration of construction for the Princeton and Kinston Bypasses.
• Approved the recommendation to instruct Moseley Architects to proceed with the schematic design of the combined DSS/Health Department building.
• Approved the consent agenda, including 16 budget amendments, a property lease to David Rutledge Jr., an amendment for apron pavement rehab at the Wayne Executive Jetport, and a change to the Conflict of Interest Policy.
• Established a public hearing for March 1, 2022, on a proposed economic development incentive grant to Mt. Olive Pickle Company, Inc.
• Unanimously approved the minutes of the January 28, 2022 goals retreat and February 1, 2022 regular meeting.

Board of Health & Human Services

The Wayne County Board of Health is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes recognition of employee service anniversaries, reports from the Health Director and Finance, and an update on board vacancies. No new business is listed, and the meeting is largely procedural.

• Recognition of Brenna Wolfe's 5th year as Director of Nursing
• Recognition of Tawana Calloway's 15th year as Social Worker at CMHRC
• Recognition of Elizabeth Hill's 15th year as Nutritionist at WIC
• Recognition of Jessica Carter's 15th year as Environmental Health Specialist
• Update on BOH 'Optometrist' vacancy and new 'Public Health' members

The Wayne County Board of Health recommended Keith Harris to fill the vacant Public Member position, forwarding the appointment to the Board of Commissioners. The board also approved the meeting agenda (with a closed session) and the January 12, 2022 minutes. Health Director Dr. Weis reported on COVID-19 trends, new grants, and the Community Health Needs Assessment priorities.

• Recommended Keith Harris for Public Member position (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda with added closed session (unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session under G.S. 143-318.11(6)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on February 1, 2022, starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the Courthouse Annex in Goldsboro. The board will consider approving the FY2021 annual audit, a Black History Month proclamation, an amendment to its rules and public comment policy, and several consent agenda items including budget amendments and the sale of surplus property. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

• Motion to approve and accept the Annual Audit for Wayne County, FY 2021
• Motion to approve 2022 Black History Month Proclamation
• Motion to approve amendment to Board Rules and Procedures and Public Comment Policy
• Motion to approve sale of surplus property at 204 W. Ward Street, Fremont, jointly owned with Town of Fremont
• Motion to adopt Resolution #2022-3 supporting NCDOT state-wide project funds for street improvements in Park East Industrial Park

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY2021 Annual Audit, which included a significant deficiency in the Register of Deeds office. The board also approved amendments to the Public Comment Policy and Rules of Procedure, with the public comment amendment failing on a 3-4 vote. Several appointments to county boards were made, and the consent agenda was approved.

• Approved FY2021 Annual Audit (unanimous)
• Approved Public Comment Policy amendments (unanimous)
• Failed to amend Public Comment Policy to allow comments at every meeting (3-4)
• Approved Rules of Procedure amendments (5-2)
• Approved appointments to Eureka Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Chris Wise to Wayne Health Corporation Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and Gracyns Creek Subdivision final plat (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Black History Month Proclamation (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The only item listed is the review of meeting minutes.

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners held a retreat to discuss federal and state goals, hear updates on capital projects, and finalize a list of proposed goals for 2022. No formal votes were taken; the board prioritized goals including sewer solutions, growth management, and exploring consolidation of DSS and Health departments. The board also received updates on the new Health/DSS building ($31.5M) and jail project (441 beds).

• Adopted final list of 18 proposed goals for 2022, with sewer issues as top priority
• Removed 9 items from proposed goals list, including in-house engineer and Grantham EMS station
• Added EMS truck for Belfast Volunteer Fire Department to proposed goals
• Tasked County Manager to set up quarterly meetings with municipalities
• Tasked Library Director to establish northern library coalition to raise funds
• Directed staff to explore consolidation of DSS and Health departments
• Received update on new Health/DSS building with $31,503,745 cost estimate
• Received update on jail project with 441 total beds, completion expected August 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold its formal meeting on January 18, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room at the Courthouse Annex in Goldsboro. The board is scheduled to vote on an amendment to its Rules of Procedure, approve several budget amendments, and adopt a resolution accepting Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds for replacing outdated tasers. The agenda also includes special presentations for employee service awards and a service plaque.

• Motion to approve amendment to Board Rules and Procedures
• Budget amendments including $11,667 for Share the Warmth, $40,000 for library technology grant, $23,238.74 for wellness incentives, and $46,800 for EMS roof repairs
• Resolution #2022-2 accepting Byrne Justice Assistance Grant funds for taser replacement
• Presentation of service plaque to Solid Waste Office Manager Lynn Hopkins
• Employee service pins for years of service

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included budget amendments and Resolution #2022-2 accepting a $23,341.50 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant for the Sheriff's Office Taser Project. The board also received a sewer facilities update and held a closed session to consult with attorneys. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2022-2 accepting $23,341.50 Byrne JAG grant for taser project (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted agenda (unanimous)
• Held closed session for attorney consultation (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

This meeting has no published agenda, only minutes. The agenda text is procedural boilerplate with no items to summarize.

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved reapplying for the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund grant for Fremont Elementary School, which would increase the maximum award from $15 million to $30 million and reduce the local match from $5 million to $1.5 million. The board also approved Commissioner Chris Gurley attending the meeting remotely. An update on the OSHA COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard was removed from the agenda with no action taken.

• Approved reapplying for the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund grant for Fremont Elementary School (unanimous)
• Approved Commissioner Chris Gurley attending the meeting via remote access (unanimous)

Board of Health & Human Services

The Wayne County Board of Health is holding a regular meeting with routine business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, receiving health director and finance reports, and hearing public comments. The meeting also includes presentations honoring an employee retirement and an outgoing board member. No old or new business is listed.

• Presentation of Employee Retirement: Miriam Hatch-Torres
• Presentation of Out-Going Member: Mr. James Faulk
• Approval of December 8, 2021 minutes
• Health Director's Report and Finance Report
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker

The Wayne County Board of Health met on January 12, 2022, and approved the meeting agenda and the December 8, 2021 minutes unanimously. The Health Director reported on the COVID-19 Omicron surge, testing and vaccination challenges, and the county's use of federal COVID funds for facilities. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 8, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed $240,000 economic development incentive grant to Hosokawa Micron International, contingent on the company investing $6,335,169 in capital improvements and creating 16 jobs. The board will also receive presentations on the Detention Center Substance Misuse Program and the county radio system, and discuss information from the DSS Board on privatizing the Child Support Enforcement Office.

• Public hearing on $240,000 incentive grant to Hosokawa Micron International (10-year term, $6,335,169 investment, 16 jobs)
• Presentation on Detention Center Substance Misuse Program
• Presentation on Wayne County Radio System (Phase 2 migration starting Jan 31, 2022)
• Receive DSS Board information on privatization of Child Support Enforcement Office
• Consent agenda: budget amendments, $200,000 Building Reuse application for Project Butter, final plat for Gracyns Creek Subdivision Section 3

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved a $240,000 economic development incentive grant for Hosokawa Micron International, contingent on the County Attorney's approval. The board also approved a contract with Veritas HHS to privatize the Child Support Enforcement Office, subject to approval by the County Manager and attorneys. Several other items were approved, including a proclamation and a resolution to apply for a building reuse grant.

• Approved $240,000 economic development incentive grant to Hosokawa Micron International (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Veritas HHS for privatization of Child Support Enforcement Office (unanimous)
• Approved Shanna Simmons Day Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Matthew McLamb to Southern Wayne Sanitary District Board (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for up to $200,000 Building Reuse grant for Project Butter (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for Sheriff's Office, Health Dept., Cooperative Extension, DSS, Solid Waste (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (unanimous)