Wayne County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several administrative actions including board appointments and budget amendments. The agenda includes a presentation for Chris Cowan and the introduction of Health Director Suzanne LeDoyen.

• Appoint Emily Odom to the Wayne County/Goldsboro Tourism Development Alliance Board
• Reappoint Harold Brashear, Anthony Hamm, and Chris Wise to the Wayne Health Corporation Board
• Adopt Resolution #2023-28 regarding the Position Classification and Pay Plan
• Approve Work Authorization #8 for the perimeter fence at the Wayne Executive Jetport
• Sale of surplus property at 1105 & 1107 N. George Street, Goldsboro

The Board of Commissioners approved a $68,862 work authorization for the Wayne Executive Jetport perimeter fence and authorized the sale of surplus property at 1105 and 1107 N. George Street via upset bid. Other actions included appointing members to the Tourism Development Alliance and Wayne Health Corporation boards.

• Approved $68,862 work authorization for Wayne Executive Jetport perimeter fence (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of surplus property at 1105 & 1107 N. George Street via upset bid (unanimous)
• Approved application for up to $500,000 NC Rural Center Building Reuse Grant for Project Bull (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to contract to audit accounts, extending submission date to 12/29/23 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2023-28 amending the Position Classification and Pay Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Emily Odom to the Wayne County/Goldsboro Tourism Development Alliance Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Harold Brashear, Anthony Hamm, and Chris Wise to the Wayne Health Corporation Board (unanimous)
• Approved December 5, 2023, minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman. The meeting includes a public hearing on a 19-acre rezoning request and two Board of Adjustment hearings regarding solar energy facilities.

• Rezoning request for 19 acres from RA-20 to R-10 off US Hwy 70 W (Tax Parcel 2671904358)
• Special Use Permit for Piney Grove Solar Energy Facility
• Special Use Permit for Turtle Cove Solar Energy Facility
• Addition of Shepherds Field Drive, Shepherd Court, Lamb Court, and Mutton Drive to NCDOT State Maintenance System
• Resolution 2023-27 authorizing Wetzel Pyrotechnics for the Mount Olive Pickle Drop

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several administrative appointments and budget amendments. The body is deciding on the addition of multiple Gander Lake Subdivision roads to the State Maintenance System and the purchase of a new fire truck for the Indian Springs Volunteer Fire Department.

• Petition to add 10 roads in Gander Lake Subdivision to the State Maintenance System
• Indian Springs Volunteer Fire Department purchase of a Commercial Pumper Fire Truck via USDA Rural Development Loan
• Appointment of Mike Woodard to the Wayne Executive Jetport Commissions
• Approval of Janitorial and Chemical Contract
• Budget Amendments

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a letter of support for the Save Union Station Group and directed the County Manager to determine if funding is possible. The Board also approved several appointments, budget amendments, and vendor contracts.

• Approved letter of support for Save Union Station Group and funding review (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Woodard to Wayne Executive Jetport Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Freeman Hardison, Jr. to Health and Human Services Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments #185-Sheriff's Office, #188-DSS, and #192-OES (unanimous)
• Approved petition to add 10 roads in Gander Lake Subdivision to State Maintenance System (unanimous)
• Approved Indian Springs VFD purchase of commercial pumper fire truck via USDA loan (unanimous)
• Approved one-year janitorial and chemical contract with Seven Oaks Supply Company (unanimous)
• Awarded EMS Collection Agency bid to Bull City Financial Solutions (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a technology agreement for rural economics and a contract for the Sheriff Command Shelter addition. The board is also scheduling public hearings for a rezoning request and two solar energy facilities.

• Growing Rural Economics with Access to Technology Agreement with NC Department of Information Technology and North State Communications
• Award of Sheriff Command Shelter Addition contract to Jackson Builders of Goldsboro
• Public hearing for rezoning 19 acres from RA-20 to R-10 off US Hwy 70 W (Tax Parcel 2671904358)
• Public hearings for Piney Grove and Turtle Cove Solar Energy Facility Special Use Permits
• Petition to add Shamrock Road and Shamrock Court in Peele Acres IV to the State Maintenance System

The Board of Commissioners approved a broadband infrastructure agreement with North State Communications Advanced Services and awarded a contract to Jackson Builders for a Sheriff Command Shelter addition. The Board also approved several budget amendments and subdivision plats.

• Approved Growing Rural Economies with Access to Technology Agreement for broadband (unanimous)
• Awarded Sheriff Command Shelter Addition contract to Jackson Builders of Goldsboro
• Approved Final Plat for Aaron's Place Section 6
• Approved Original Preliminary Plat for Hudson Village
• Approved 2024 Wayne County Holiday Schedule
• Approved temporary tattoo permit fee increase from $75 to $250
• Approved petition to add Shamrock Road and Shamrock Court to State Maintenance System
• Removed Lot 9 of ParkEast from Industrial & Business Park Protective Covenants

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Wayne County Subdivision Ordinance. Other items include approving a contract amendment for the Goldsboro Industrial Campus and reviewing various exemption applications.

• Public hearing on Wayne County Subdivision Ordinance Section 70-76 amendment
• Amendment No. 2 of the Agreement with WithersRavenel for the Goldsboro Industrial Campus project
• CDBG-NR Grant #20-3645 Project Start-up Items, Plans and Policies
• Preliminary Plat for Hudson Village
• Moseley Architects upfit proposal for DSS/HD Building shell space modifications

The Board of Commissioners approved a $750,000 CDBG-NR grant for neighborhood revitalization and adopted associated administrative policies. The Board also approved an upfit proposal for the DSS/HD building and amended the county subdivision ordinance.

• Approved $750,000 CDBG-NR Grant #20-3645 for housing and drainage improvements
• Approved $49,883 upfit proposal from Moseley Architects for the DSS/HD Building
• Approved Amendment No. 2 with WithersRavenel for the Goldsboro Industrial Campus project
• Approved amendment to Section 70-76 of the Subdivision Ordinance regarding plat submittals
• Approved Duke Energy Right-of-Way request (contingent upon attorney approval)
• Approved reappointments of Harold Brashear, Anthony Hamm, and Chris Wise to Wayne Health Corporation
• Approved 2023 First Responders Day and Operation Green Light for Veterans proclamations
• Approved budget amendments #117, #120, #123, #124, #127, #129, #134, and #136

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Wayne County, Harry & Mollie, LLC, and Southeast Investors Group, LLC. The agreement concerns land use restrictions and potential purchase options for property within and adjoining ParkEast Industrial Park.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Harry & Mollie, LLC and Southeast Investors Group, LLC (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments and various tax exemption applications. The body is deciding on the purchase of a Labrie Wittke Starlight Front Loader Garbage Truck and an agreement for airport safety and maintenance projects.

• Purchase of Labrie Wittke Starlight Front Loader Garbage Truck
• Agreement for Airport Safety/Maintenance Projects
• Resolution #2023-26 authorizing pyrotechnics at The Bridge Church, 188 Whitley Church Road
• Budget amendments
• Late applications for Elderly/Disabled, Disabled Veterans, and Present Use Value exemptions

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a new front loader garbage truck for the landfill and authorized an agreement with the state for airport safety and maintenance projects. Commissioners also approved budget amendments, several local proclamations, and board appointments, alongside receiving project updates from school and broadband officials.

• Approved September 19, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 3, 2023 adjusted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Breast Cancer Awareness Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Industry Appreciation Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Fire Prevention Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Dyslexia Awareness Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Ms. Cheryl Dobson to the Wayne County Library Advisory Board and appointment of Brian Corbett to the Wayne County Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including budget amendments, late exemption applications, and Resolution #2023-26 for pyrotechnics at The Bridge Church (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request and consider several property sales and grants. The meeting includes a separate session for the Board of Adjustment regarding a mobile home park permit.

• Proposed sale of two Shell Buildings at 111 W. Pine Street for $2,900,000 and $3,900,000
• Public hearing to rezone 3.46 acres on US Hwy 117 A from RA-20 to Light Industry
• Board of Adjustment hearing for a Bigdround LLC mobile home park on Paul Hare Road
• Resolution to accept an ARPA Grant for the Wayne County Executive Jetport parking lot
• Sale of surplus property jointly owned with City of Goldsboro at 409 N. Slocumb Street

The Wayne County Board of Adjustment met to review a Special Use Permit request. Following a public hearing and review by the Planning Director, the Board unanimously approved the request.

• Approved Special Use Permit request (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an estimated $30,000 economic incentive grant for ALTA Foods, LLC. The body is also processing tax collector settlements and scheduling future zoning and permit hearings.

• Public hearing for an estimated $30,000 Economic Incentive Grant for ALTA Foods, LLC
• Proposed rezoning of 3.46 acres from RA-20 to Light Industry on US Hwy 117 A, Dudley NC
• Special Use Permit request by Bigdround LLC for a Mobile Home Park on Paul Hare Road
• GREAT Grant County Match Agreement with NC Communications Advanced Services, LLC
• Groundbreaking for the Health and Human Services Building at 1520 Clingman Street

The Board of Commissioners approved an economic incentive grant for ALTA Foods, LLC to support facility expansion and job creation. The Board also approved several administrative items, including budget amendments and the reappointment of committee members. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Health and Human Services building was held following the meeting.

• Approved $30,000 Economic Incentive Grant to ALTA Foods, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Opioid Use Disorder Awareness Week Proclamation (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dorothy Owens to Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Diane Smith, Geraldine Sherard, Fran Kasey, and Linda Harper to Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2023-20 to apply for Golden Leaf Foundation Site Program Grant (unanimous)
• Approved GREAT Grant County Match Agreement with NC Communications Advanced Services, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Tax Collector's Settlement for Calendar Year 2022 and prior years (unanimous)
• Cancelled the September 5, 2023 Board of Commissioners meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a proposed economic incentive grant for Alta Foods, LLC (Project Corn). The body is also reviewing several land plat approvals and a budget amendment for the Goldsboro Industrial Campus.

• Proposed $15,300 incentive grant to Alta Foods, LLC in exchange for $2,000,000 in capital improvements and 17 jobs
• $76,500 change order for Withers Ravenel regarding Goldsboro Industrial Campus
• Final Plat for Drake Estates Section 4
• Preliminary Plats for Hunters Cove Section 4, Talton Farms Section 3, and Crawford Place
• Public hearing scheduled for August 15, 2023, regarding Project Corn

The Board of Commissioners approved several land plats, construction contracts, and budget amendments. A public hearing was established for August 15, 2023, to discuss a proposed economic incentive grant for Alta Foods, LLC.

• Approved 2023 Goldsboro/Wayne Joint Purple Heart Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for Drake Estates Section 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Hunters Cove Section 4 (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat for Talton Farms Section 3 (unanimous)
• Established Aug 15 public hearing for $15,300 Alta Foods, LLC incentive grant (unanimous)
• Approved change order #1 with TA Loving for tree removal on Corporate Drive (unanimous)
• Awarded rear roof replacement contract at 800 Corporate Drive to DL T Roofing (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments #709, #18, #21-25, #27, and #39 (unanimous)

General

The Appointment Committee unanimously approved nine members to the Wayne County Health and Human Services Advisory Board. The appointments include medical professionals, a county commissioner, and members of the general public.

• Approved appointment of Dr. Phillip Moye (physician)
• Approved appointment of Dr. Emilee Pilkington (dentist)
• Approved appointment of Dr. George Silver, Jr. (veterinarian)
• Approved appointment of Nannette Newcomb (RN)
• Approved appointment of Dr. Rick Sessions (pharmacist)
• Approved appointment of Mr. Parker Sherard (engineer)
• Approved appointment of Commissioner Joe C. Daughtery (county commissioner)
• Approved appointment of Mr. Keith Spivey and Mrs. Barbara Aycock (general public)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss infrastructure improvements and budget amendments. The body is deciding on stormwater and drainage projects at the Wayne Executive Jetport and the addition of several roads to the state maintenance system.

• Parking lot drainage and stormwater improvements at Wayne Executive Jetport funded by state ARPA funds
• Petition to add Grace's Farm Road, Stewart Allen Circle, Mary Danielle's Place, Emmitt and Angie's Drive, and Michael Thomas Place to the State Maintenance System
• Budget Amendments for FY22-23 and FY23-24
• Late Disabled Veteran, Elderly/Disabled, and Present Use Value exemption applications
• Title change for Finance Department Purchasing-Insurance Manager to Procurement Specialist

The Board of Commissioners approved stormwater and parking lot drainage improvements at the Wayne Executive Jetport. They also appointed nine members to the Health and Human Services Advisory Board and approved several budget amendments and personnel updates.

• Approved WA #7 for Parking Lot Drainage and WA #3, Amendment #1 for Stormwater Improvements at Wayne Executive Jetport (unanimous)
• Appointed 9 members to the Wayne County Health and Human Services Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved FY22-23 and FY23-24 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved petition to add five roads to the State Maintenance System (unanimous)
• Approved title change for Purchasing-Insurance Manager to Procurement Specialist (unanimous)
• Elected Chairwoman Barbara Aycock as delegate and Commissioner Antonio Williams as alternate for NCACC Annual Conference (unanimous)
• Approved June 20, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Plan Update for exemption statuses (unanimous)

General

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

The Wayne County Appointment Committee voted to recommend several individuals for appointment to the Health and Human Services Advisory Committee and the Wayne County Library Advisory Board. These recommendations will be presented to the Board of Commissioners.

• Unanimously approved presenting 12 appointments to the Health and Human Services Advisory Committee to the Board of Commissioners
• Unanimously approved presenting the appointment of Esteban Guzman to the Wayne County Library Advisory Board to the Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments, a pay plan, and the sale of surplus property in Mt. Olive. The meeting includes presentations of financial statements for the county and the Tourism Development Authority.

• Sale of surplus property at 310 SW Center Street, Mt. Olive
• Audit contract with Nunn, Brashear, & Uzzell, P.A.
• Contract award for Ivey Road Project
• Final Plat for Bonnie Farms Section 11
• Selection of insurance carrier for the County of Wayne

The Board of Commissioners awarded the Ivy Road Project contract to S. T. Wooten Corporation and selected NCACC as the county's insurance carrier. The Board also approved a series of budget amendments, a new pay plan, and several committee appointments.

• Awarded Ivy Road Project contract to S. T. Wooten Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved NCACC as the insurance carrier for the County of Wayne (unanimous)
• Approved FY23/24 Pay Plan and Certification Policy Updates (unanimous)
• Approved audit contract with Nunn, Brashear, & Uzzell, P.A. (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 310 SW Center Street, Mt. Olive (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Bonnie Farms Section 11 (unanimous)
• Appointed Esteban Guzman to the Public Library Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed 12 members to the Human Services Advisory Committee (5-1)

General

The Facilities Committee met to review the status of several ongoing projects, including the new jail and DSS building. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Appointment Committee

The Appointment Committee unanimously approved presenting four appointments and reappointments to the Board of Commissioners. The committee also discussed potential members for the consolidated Human Services Advisory Board.

• Approved presenting reappointment of Bill Pate to Wayne County ABC Board (unanimous)
• Approved presenting appointment of Rosalind Weeks to Wayne County ABC Board (unanimous)
• Approved presenting reappointment of Barbara Aycock to Wayne County Jury Commission (unanimous)
• Approved presenting reappointment of Margaret Davis to Commissioners Council for Older Adults (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive public comments on the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023. The meeting includes a budget work session and decisions on library expansions and property sales.

• Public hearing on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023
• Ten year lease of 609 S. Wilson Street, Fremont, NC for a Northern Wayne County Library branch
• Sale of surplus property at 125 and 412 S. Church Street, Mount Olive, NC
• Right-of-way acquisition by NCDOT near the Maxwell Center entrance on Wayne Memorial Drive
• Resolutions granting Hale Artificier, Inc. permission to use pyrotechnics for Seven Springs and Pikeville on July 1, 2023

The Board of Commissioners approved a ten-year lease for a Northern Wayne County Library branch in Fremont and awarded two service contracts for the Detention Center. The Board also approved several budget amendments and appointed members to the ABC Board and other commissions.

• Approved 10-year lease for Northern Wayne County Library at 609 S. Wilson Street, Fremont (Unanimous)
• Awarded Detention Center Commissary Services to Oasis Management Systems, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Awarded Detention Center Tablet Services to Paytel (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 125 and 412 S. Church Street, Mount Olive (Unanimous)
• Appointed Bill Pate and Rosalind Weeks to Wayne County ABC Board (6-1)
• Approved various budget amendments including HR, Animal Control, and Sheriff's Office (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Juneteenth National Freedom Day Proclamation (Unanimous)
• Approved NCDOT right-of-way request near Maxwell Center on Wayne Memorial Drive (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an economic incentive package for Select-Genetics LLC. The body will also receive the County Manager's recommended budget for 2023-2024 and a presentation on the 2023-2024 CIP Plan.

• Proposed $2,000,000 incentive grant and conveyance of 19.96 acres valued at $1,996,000 to Select-Genetics LLC at 504 Gateway Drive
• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for duplexes on Old Mount Olive Hwy (Parcel # 2586859393)
• Presentation of the 2023-2024 Recommended Budget
• Award of Inmate Food Services Proposal
• Presentation on the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program

The Board of Commissioners approved an economic incentive package for Select-Genetics LLC, including a $2 million grant and 19.96 acres of land. The board also approved several budget amendments and established a public hearing for the 2023-2024 recommended budget. Various appointments to county boards and commissions were confirmed.

• Approved $2M incentive grant and conveyance of 19.96 acres to Select-Genetics LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 EMS Week Proclamation (Unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendments #492, #495, #498, #501, #504, #510, #512, and #517 (Unanimous)
• Approved Award for Inmate Food Services (Unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to approve Goldsboro Industrial Campus change orders (Unanimous)
• Scheduled 2023-2024 budget public hearing for June 6, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Reappointed George Wayne Aycock, Jr. to Wayne Community College Board of Trustees (Unanimous)
• Appointed Darryl Overton as fire commissioner for Grantham Volunteer Fire Department (Unanimous)

General

The Board of Adjustment reconvened a public hearing regarding a special use permit for the McClarin property. After hearing testimony from the applicant and a property owner, the Board voted to approve the request.

• Approved request for rezoning and special use permit for the McClarin Duplexes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the assumption of control over the Consolidated Human Services Board. The meeting also includes several plat approvals and a discussion on sewer pump station funding for Fremont Elementary School.

• Public hearing on assuming control of the Consolidated Human Services Board
• Special Use Permit request for duplexes on Old Mount Olive Highway
• First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement with SunTree Snack Foods, LLC
• Plat approvals for Creek's Edge, Fynloch Chase Sections 2 and 3, and Talton Estates
• Proposed public hearing for Project Hatch involving 19.96 acres at 504 Gateway Drive

The Board unanimously approved a resolution to assume control of a consolidated Human Services Board, the First Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with SunTree Snack Foods, LLC, and awarded a contract for the Fremont Elementary School sewer pump station to KBS Construction, funded with ARP funds. Several subdivision plats and reappointments were also approved. A public hearing on a special use permit for duplexes was recessed to May 16.

• Approved resolution to assume control of consolidated Human Services Board (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement with SunTree Snack Foods, LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded Fremont Elementary School sewer pump station contract to KBS Construction, funded with ARP funds (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Creek's Edge Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved final plats for Fynloch Chase Sections 2 and 3 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Talton Estates Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Commissioners Council for Older Adults, and Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for EMS, DSS, Sheriff's Office, and Health Dept. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several proclamations, presentations, and various consent agenda items. The meeting includes discussions on mental health, library updates, and community college reports.

• Three-party GREAT Grant Agreement with NC Dept. of Information Technology and InfinityLink FiberNet, LLC
• Amended and Restated Landfill Gas Purchase Agreement with Terreva Wayne County RNG, LLC
• School Resource Officer Contract with Wayne County Board of Education for FY 2024 and 2025
• Lease Agreement with Pikeville-Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire Department for Sheriff's Mobile Command Center
• Minimum Housing Code Enforcement Agreement between Wayne County and the Village of Walnut Creek

The Board of Commissioners approved a lease extension and purchase agreement for SunTree Foods. The Board also passed a consent agenda covering multiple county contracts, budget amendments, and purchasing policy updates.

• Approved lease extension and $2.1M purchase agreement with SunTree Foods (unanimous)
• Approved GREAT Grant Agreement with NC Dept of Information Technology and InfinityLink FiberNet, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and purchasing manual updates (unanimous)
• Approved Amended and Restated Landfill Gas Purchase Agreement with Terreva Wayne County RNG, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat for Mira Branch Section 3 (unanimous)
• Approved School Resource Officer Contract with Wayne County Board of Education for FY 2024 and 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Pikeville-Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire Department for WCSO Mobile Command Center (unanimous)
• Approved Minimum Housing Code Enforcement Agreement with Village of Walnut Creek (unanimous)

General

The Board of Equalization and Review met to hear property value appeals. No individuals appeared to appeal their property values on the meeting date.

• Administered oath of office to board members
• Reported one appeal received by Tax Administrator's office

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on financing and construction contracts for a combined Department of Social Services and Health Department building. The meeting also includes votes on stormwater ordinance revisions and funding for Wayne Community College.

• Public hearing and proposed installment financing for a new DSS/Health Facility
• Proposed $2 million allocation to Wayne Community College for the CITE building
• Resolution to accept $150,000 grant for an Asset Inventory and Assessment study
• Second vote on revisions to the Wayne County Stormwater Ordinance and Stormwater Plan
• Approval of RFP for roof replacement at 800 Corporate Drive

The Board of Commissioners approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price contract and installment financing for a new combined DSS/Health Department building. The Board also approved funding for Wayne Community College and several solar energy permits.

• Approved Guaranteed Maximum Price of $30,034,486 for new DSS/Health facility (5-1)
• Approved installment financing agreement up to $40M for DSS/Health facility (5-1)
• Approved up to $2 million for Wayne Community College CITE building (unanimous)
• Approved Sasser Solar Energy Facility Special Use Permit (5-1)
• Approved Stevens Mill Solar Energy Facility Special Use Permit (5-1)
• Approved revisions to Stormwater Ordinance and Stormwater Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 agreement with Roosevelt Group (5-1)
• Approved $150,000 State Reserve Grant for Asset Inventory and Assessment study (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on revisions to the Wayne County Stormwater Ordinance and Stormwater Plan. Members are also deciding on the sale of surplus property and a lease agreement with the Department of Adult Correction.

• Public hearing on Wayne County Stormwater Ordinance and Stormwater Plan revisions
• Proposed public hearing for financing a new DSS/Health Facility
• Three-year lease with State of North Carolina-Department of Adult Correction for 209 S. William Street
• Sale of surplus property at 2009 Rose Street to the City of Goldsboro
• Resolution #2023-11 supporting rail service from Goldsboro to Wilmington

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution requesting the State of North Carolina to restore rail service between Goldsboro and Wilmington. Other key actions included approving a lease for the Department of Adult Correction and the sale of surplus property to the City of Goldsboro.

• Approved Resolution #2023-11 supporting rail service from Goldsboro to Wilmington (unanimous)
• Approved three-year lease with NC Department of Adult Correction for 209 S. William Street (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus property at 2009 Rose Street to the City of Goldsboro (unanimous)
• Approved road right of way abandonment for segment of SR 1327 (Leslie Road) (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Donate Life Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved 11 budget amendments including items for Health Department, Sheriffs Office, and Jetport (unanimous)
• Established public hearings for April 4, 2023 (DSS/Health Facility financing) and May 2, 2023 (Consolidated Human Services Board) (unanimous)

Appointment Committee

The Appointment Committee unanimously approved presenting several appointments and reappointments to the Board of Commissioners for final action.

• Approved presenting appointment of Esteban Guzman to the Wayne County Latino Council
• Approved presenting reappointments of Paula Edwards, Angie Boswell, Patricia Beier, Terry Davis, Kristen Alexander, and Cheryl Crumpler to the Commissioners Council for Older Adults
• Approved presenting reappointment of Dr. Osbone Wilder to the Animal Control Advisory Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners, acting as the Board of Adjustment, approved a special use permit for Sasser Solar, LLC to build a solar facility. The project will be located on approximately 1,180 acres of RA-20 zoned land. Approval was granted with nine specific conditions regarding bird mitigation, glare analysis, and vegetative buffers.

• Approved Special Use Permit for 80-megawatt solar facility (5-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding solar energy facilities and an economic development agreement. The board will also vote on grant funding for fiber internet and the sale of surplus property.

• Public hearings for Sasser Solar Energy Facility and Stevens Mill Solar Energy Facility special use permits
• Proposed Economic Development Agreement for two shell buildings at ParkEast Industrial Park
• Amendment of ARPA Grant Project Ordinance for $474,907.50 to fund InfinityLink FiberNet, LLC
• Sale of surplus property at 200 N. Carolina Street, Goldsboro, NC
• Resolution authorizing execution of Opioid Settlements and creation of an Opioid Settlement Working Group

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is deciding on funding and construction notices for two shell buildings at ParkEast Industrial Park. The meeting includes presentations on county finances and a discussion on implementing Juneteenth as a paid employee holiday.

• Funding and construction notice for 50,000 and 30,000 sq ft shell buildings at ParkEast Industrial Park
• Proposed public hearing on March 7, 2023, regarding an Economic Development Agreement for Park East Industrial Park
• Proposed public hearing on March 21, 2023, for the Revised Wayne County Stormwater Ordinance and Plan
• Farm leases between the City of Goldsboro and Wayne County
• Discussion of Juneteenth as a paid holiday for Wayne County employees

The Board of Commissioners approved funding and construction for a 50,000 sq ft and a 30,000 sq ft shell building at ParkEast Industrial Park. Other actions included awarding service weapons to three retiring officers and approving paid personal observance leave for employees.

• Approved funding for 50,000 sq ft ParkEast shell building via ARP revenue loss money (unanimous)
• Approved use of Hosakowa building proceeds for 30,000 sq ft ParkEast shell building (unanimous)
• Approved notice to proceed for ParkEast shell buildings pending attorney approval (unanimous)
• Established public hearing for March 7 regarding ParkEast Economic Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 8 hours of paid personal observance leave for full-time employees effective July 1, 2023 (4-1)
• Awarded service weapons and badges to Lt. Richard Blizzard, Sgt. Bob Golimoswki, and Lt. Robert Chunn (unanimous)
• Approved farm leases between City of Goldsboro and Wayne County (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of two HMGP properties to the State of North Carolina (unanimous)

Appointment Committee

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics are listed.

The Appointment Committee unanimously approved recommendations for three positions to be presented to the Wayne County Board of Commissioners. These include appointments to a sanitary district, a council for older adults, and a planning commission.

• Approved recommendation to appoint Dale Aycock Kirby to the Northwestern Wayne Sanitary District (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to appoint Don C. Willis to the Commissioners Council for Older Adults (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to appoint Melissa Reese to the Commissioners Council for Older Adults (Unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to appoint Shirley Edwards to the Goldsboro Planning Commission (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive public comments on a proposed zoning map amendment for a 0.25 acre property in Stoney Creek Township. The meeting also includes discussions on solid waste site operating hours and various budget amendments.

• Public hearing for Community Shopping (CS) zoning at Northgold Drive and US 70 Bypass E.
• Proposed budget amendment for Solid Waste Convenience Sites operating hour changes.
• Public hearing scheduling for Sasser Solar Energy Facility and Stevens Mill Solar Energy Facility special use permits.
• Petition to add East Wendy Way, West Wendy Way, Debbie Drive, and Askew Place to the State Maintenance System.
• Resolution #2023.3 regarding the Forty-Sixth Amendment to the Position Classification and Pay Plan.

The Board of Commissioners approved a zoning map amendment to establish a Community Shopping (CS) district for a 0.25-acre property. Other actions included appointing members to local boards and approving budget amendments for solid waste operations.

• Approved zoning map amendment for 0.25 acre property at Northgold Drive and US 70 Bypass E (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment for solid waste convenience site operating hour changes (6-1)
• Appointed Dale Aycock Kirby to Northwestern Wayne Sanitary District (6-1)
• Appointed Shirley Edwards to Goldsboro Planning Commission (6-1)
• Appointed Don C. Willis and Melissa Reese to Commissioners Council for Older Adults (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-4 delegating excise tax overpayment refund authority to County Manager (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-3 adopting the 46th Amendment to the Position Classification and Pay Plan (7-0)
• Approved petition to add East Wendy Way, West Wendy Way, Debbie Drive, and Askew Place to State Maintenance System (7-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to consider a new detention center contract. The session also includes a budget schedule presentation and a goal-setting work session.

• Discussion and consideration of new detention center contract
• Presentation of budget schedule
• Review of 2022 goals and objectives
• Update on capital projects from Facilities Director Kendall Lee

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with T.A. Loving Company to build the Wayne County Replacement Jail. The board also held a budget work session to review ongoing projects and a goal-setting session for 2023.

• Approved contract with T.A. Loving Company for Wayne County Replacement Jail (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will discuss changes to landfill operating hours and budget amendments. The body is deciding on the purchase of two hangars at the Wayne County Executive Jetport and an installment financing agreement with Truist.

• Purchase of two hangars at the Wayne County Executive Jetport
• Resolution 2023-2: Installment Financing Agreement with Truist
• Discussion of landfill hours of operation and budget amendment
• Presentation on CDBG Grant Approval by Larry Jones
• Presentation of bi-weekly payroll transition by Finance Director Allison Speight

The Board of Commissioners authorized an installment financing agreement with Truist Bank to fund a new jail. The Board also approved the purchase of two aircraft hangars and awarded demolition contracts for an acquisition project.

• Approved installment financing agreement with Truist Bank for new jail facility up to $55M (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two hangars at Wayne County Executive Jetport for $30,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded demolition contracts for HMGP 4285-057R project to Rick Bostic Construction & Demolition, Inc. and AK Grading & Demolition, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Craig Feucht, Curtis Stafford, Randy Gray, and Charlie Ward to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Cindy Pendergraph to Commissioners' Council for Older Adults (unanimous)
• Approved 13 budget amendments and Local Government Commission response to auditor findings (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 3, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Joe C. Daughtery as Representative for District 3 Caucus (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review budget amendments and a property tax exclusion application. The body is deciding on a subdivision plat and the sale of surplus property on Conner Street. A public hearing is proposed for February 7 regarding a zoning district request.

• Proposed public hearing for Community Shopping (CS) Zoning District at 108 Northgold Drive
• Approval of the Windmere Subdivision Final Plat
• Sale of surplus property at Conner Street in Mount Olive
• Resolution #2023-1 regarding the Position Classification and Pay Plan
• WAGES CSGB Application approval

The Board of Commissioners approved the 45th Amendment to the Position Classification and Pay Plan and the sale of surplus property on Connor Street. A public hearing was scheduled for February 7, 2023, regarding a zoning request for property on Northgold Drive.

• Approved the 45th Amendment to the Position Classification and Pay Plan (unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus property at Conner Street in Mount Olive (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Windemere Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved WAGES CSGB Application (unanimous)
• Established public hearing for Feb 7, 2023, regarding zoning at 108 Northgold Drive (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for Sheriffs Office, Social Services, Literacy Connections, and 21-22 Debt Project Fund (unanimous)
• Approved application for Property Tax Exclusion (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted agenda (6-1)