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BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners met for a regular meeting this Monday, April 15, 2024.
Below is a quick recap of the actions taken on selected agenda items during the regular meeting. Residents can view the full agenda and accompanying reports and subscribe to agenda notifications on the Brunswick County Agenda and Minutes Portal.
Brunswick County live streamed this meeting via Zoom. This meeting was set up for live streaming only and was not recorded or archived. Individuals are invited to share feedback on the live stream quality and experience to the Communications Department via email.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 6 at 3 p.m. A special meeting will also take place on Monday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Board of Commissioners Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 2025) Budget Workshop. The public is welcome to attend these meetings.
Meeting Recap
V. Approval of Consent Agenda
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda as presented. The full list of the approved consent agenda items is available on the Brunswick County Agenda and Minutes Portal.
VI. Presentations
- Lineman Appreciation Proclamation 2024: The Board unanimously adopted the Lineman Appreciation Day proclamation as April 18, 2024.
- Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month: The Board unanimously adopted the proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Awareness Month in Brunswick County.
- National Correctional Officers Week Resolution: The Board unanimously approved a resolution to formally recognize National Correctional Officers Week (May 5-11, 2024).
- 2024 Drinking Water Week: The Board unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing May 5-11, 2024, as Drinking Water Week.
VII. Public Hearings
- Finance – Water and Sewer System Development Fees: The Board held a public hearing on the Brunswick County Water and Sewer System Development Fee Analysis prepared by Remington & Vernick Engineers with no modifications and after addressing comments from the 45-day public review of the analysis posted on the county's website. There were no requests to speak at the public hearing. Staff provided a brief review of the findings from the analysis and addressed questions from the Board. The analysis is available on the Brunswick County Agenda and Minutes Portal.
The Board unanimously moved to adopt the report’s findings. This action was not a decision on what system development fees the Board will consider adopting in the FY 2025 budget. Staff will provide a recommendation on what fees to use in the FY 2025 proposed budget, which will be presented to the Board at the special workshop on Monday, May 6.
Note: System development fees are one-time fees for new permitted developments joining either or both of the County’s utilities systems. Fees also apply to properties transitioning from private well and/or septic systems to the County’s system(s). These fees help cover the costs associated with increasing a system’s capacity to accommodate the projected growth and additional demands on the system.
These fees also protect current customers from taking on the financial burden to expand system capacity. Any changes to the County’s system development fees will not impact existing Brunswick County Public Utilities water and/or sewer customers. - Public Housing – Annual Public Hearing Public Housing Agency Goals: The Board conducted a public hearing to receive comments or suggestions on the Public Housing Agency’s goals, objectives, and policies. There were no requests to speak at the public hearing. No action was taken on this item.
- Planning – Proposed Brunswick County Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment Related to Roadways in Industrial and Business Parks Planned Developments: The Board conducted a public hearing on the proposed text amendment to the Brunswick County UDO to address challenges and needs related to roads in new industrial and business park development. The text amendment will allow roads to be constructed after subdivision plats are recorded and prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) within Industrial and Business Parks Planned Development in conjunction with an approved Shell Building Agreement with Brunswick County that ensures all temporary access will meet or exceeds the fire code. There were no requests to speak at the public hearing. The Board unanimously adopted the recommended text amendment and the consistency statement.
- Planning – Proposed Brunswick County Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments Related to the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD): The Board conducted a public hearing on the proposed text amendment to the Brunswick County UDO from the Voluntary Agricultural District Board to change Section 4.9., Voluntary Agricultural District Program & Section 2.5., Agricultural Advisory Board of the UDO to align better with state standards, the state model ordinance, and to add an Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District option known as EVAD. There were two requests to speak at the public hearing. The Board unanimously adopted the recommended text amendment to the Brunswick County UDO and the consistency statement.
VIII. Board Appointments
- Board Appointment Board of Equalization and Review: The Board unanimously appointed the following individuals to the vacancies for Districts 3 and 4. The open vacancy for District 2 will be considered at a future meeting.
- Lisa Propst (District 3)
- James Spencer (District 4)
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Media Inquiries
For media inquiries, contact Communications Director Meagan Kascsak.
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Brunswick County Board of Commissioners hold regular meeting Monday, April 15
Media Inquiries: Media are requested to contact Brunswick County Communications by noon the day of the meeting to help facilitate requests for interviews before or directly after board meetings. Brunswick County will post a recap of the meeting with actions taken at brunswickcountync.gov.
MEDIA RELEASE
BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will meet for a regular meeting at 6 p.m. this Monday, April 15, 2024. The public is welcome to attend in person or watch live online via Zoom (details below).
The commissioners’ chambers are on the first floor of the David R. Sandifer Administration Building at 30 Government Center Drive in Bolivia (28422).
View the full agenda and accompanying reports and subscribe to agenda notifications on the Brunswick County Agenda and Minutes Portal.
Watch via Zoom Live Stream
Brunswick County is testing a live stream of this meeting via Zoom. This meeting is set up for live streaming only. The meeting footage will not be recorded or archived.
Individuals are invited to share feedback on the live stream quality and experience via email Brunswick County Communications.
Click the link below to watch the meeting live via Zoom:
Agenda Preview
Below are a few selected items from the agenda that the Board of Commissioners will discuss and take possible action on during the regular meeting.
VI. Presentations
- Lineman Appreciation Proclamation 2024: Request the Board adopt the Lineman Appreciation Day proclamation as April 18, 2024.
- Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month: Request the Board adopt the proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Awareness Month in Brunswick County.
- National Correctional Officers Week Resolution: Request the Board approve a resolution to formally recognize National Correctional Officers Week (May 5-11, 2024).
- 2024 Drinking Water Week: Request the Board recognize May 5-11, 2024, as Drinking Water Week.
VII. Public Hearings
- Finance – Water and Sewer System Development Fees: Request the Board adopt the Brunswick County Water and Sewer System Development Fee Analysis prepared by Remington & Vernick Engineers with no modifications and after addressing comments from the 45-day public review of the analysis posted on the county's website.
- Public Housing – Annual Public Hearing Public Housing Agency Goals: Request the Board conduct a public hearing to receive comments or suggestions on the Public Housing Agency’s goals, objectives, and policies.
- Planning – Proposed Brunswick County Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment Related to Roadways in Industrial and Business Parks Planned Developments: Request that, after the public hearing, the Board consider amending the Brunswick County UDO.
- Planning – Proposed Brunswick County Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendments Related to the Voluntary Agricultural District (VAD): Request that, after the public hearing, the Board consider amending the Brunswick County UDO.
VIII. Board Appointments
- Board Appointment Board of Equalization and Review: Request the Board consider appointing one applicant to each of the Districts 2, 3, and 4 vacant seats.
Public Comment and Hearings
Most regular meetings include a time for public comment before the commissioners at the beginning of the meeting. Some meetings also have public hearings for specific issues. The public hearings are similar to a public comment period but pertain to one topic.
Individuals wishing to speak during a public hearing should sign up before the meeting starts on the form at the door dedicated to public hearings. This form is separate from the form used to sign up for public comments at the beginning of the meeting.
Speakers wishing to distribute any related documents, printed comments or materials to the commissioners should deliver at least eight copies to the county clerk at least fifteen minutes before the meeting starts.
Learn more about Board of Commissioners meetings and public comment policies.
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Media Inquiries
For media inquiries, contact Communications Director Meagan Kascsak.
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