Meeting Replay
MEDIA RELEASE
BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners met for a regular meeting at 6 p.m. this Monday, May 19, 2025.
Staff presented the official FY26 recommended budget to the Commissioners during this meeting. No vote was taken on the recommended budget. The recommended budget can be viewed in the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal and at brunswickcountync.gov/budget.
A list of previous and upcoming meetings that feature the FY26 recommended budget is below.
Upcoming Commissioner Meetings Featuring the FY26 Recommended Budget:
- Monday, June 2 at 3 p.m.: Public Hearing on the FY26 Recommended Budget
- Monday, June 16 at 6 p.m.: Consider adoption of the FY26 Recommended Budget Ordinance, Capital Improvement Plan and Fees
Previous Commissioner Meetings Featuring the FY26 Recommended Budget:
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 Agendas and Minutes Portal.
Brunswick County live streamed this meeting via Zoom and will post the meeting replay on the County’s YouTube channel. 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, June 2 at 3 p.m. The Board will hold a public hearing on the FY26 recommended budget during this meeting. The public is welcome to attend and speak at the public hearing.
Meeting Recap
III. Adjustments/Approval of Agenda
The Board unanimously approved the agenda with the following amendment:
- Introduction of new Operation Services Director Robert Billingham
V. Approval of Consent Agenda
The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda as previously amended. The full list of the approved consent agenda items is available on the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal.
VI. Presentations
- Cooperative Extension – Presentation of the 2025 Brunswick County 4-H Youth Council: The Board received a presentation from Brunswick County 4-H regarding the inaugural cohort of the 2025 Brunswick County 4-H Youth Council. No vote was taken.
VIII. Administration Report
- Administration – Lockwood Folly Dredging Project: The Board unanimously authorized the transfer of $186,125 to the NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as the required local match for a project to dredge the navigation channel at the Lockwood Folly Inlet.
- Administration – Recommended Budget Ordinance, Capital Improvement Plan, and Schedule of Fees for FY 2026: The Board received the recommended budget ordinance, capital improvement plan, and schedule of fees for FY 2026, and scheduled a public hearing on the matter for June 2, 2025, at 3 p.m. No vote was taken on the recommended budget.
VIII. Board Appointments
- Clerk to the Board – Planning Board / SUAMHC / Nursing Home & Adult Care Community and 2025 Annual Board Appointments: The Board took the following actions for the various boards/committees/commissions the Commissioners are responsible for appointing.
- Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission (SUAMHC): The Board unanimously appointed Emma Long (Sheriff’s Appointee)
- Planning Board (At Large): The Board unanimously approved Howard Stocks to the at-large seat vacated by Allen Brittain
- Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Community (District 4 and District 5): The Board unanimously approved Kimberly McRoy (District 4) and Patricia McDaniel (District 5); appointees for other districts will be considered in the future once candidates have completed required training
- Planning (At Large): The Board moved 4-1 to reappoint Bill Bittenbender (Yes: Cooke, Forte, Thompson, Williams; No: Sykes)
- Annual Seat Appointments/Reappointments – Boards by District for Re-appointment: The Board unanimously approved reappointing the remaining individuals in this section as listed in the Agenda Packet
- Appointments by other entities to be approved by the Board of Commissioners: The Board unanimously appointed the individuals in this section as listed in the Agenda Packet
- Library Board (District 5): The Board unanimously appointed Stephen Zerio
- Southeastern Economic Development (At Large): The Board unanimously appointed Gary Shope
- Board of Equalization & Review (E&R) (Alternate): The Board unanimously appointed Bertha Bell
- Planning Board (At Large): The Board moved 4-1 to appoint Cecelia Herman (Yes: Cooke, Forte, Thompson, Williams; No: Sykes)
- Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) (Two Seats): The Board unanimously appointed Martha Jacobs and Johnna Lattin
- Health & Human Services Advisory Board: The Board unanimously appointed Larry Mitchell (Engineer Appointee) and Tammy Waterman (Pharmacist Appointee)
X. Closed Session
- Clerk to the Board – Closed Session: The Board unanimously moved to enter closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1), (3), (5), and (6) to approve closed session minutes, consult with its attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege, to discuss the acquisition of property, and to discuss personnel. No vote was taken after returning from closed session.
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Board of Commissioners receive FY26 recommended budget during regular meeting Monday, May 19
Media Inquiries: Media are requested to contact Brunswick County Communications by noon on 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, May 19, 2025. The public is welcome to attend in person or watch live online via Zoom (details below).
Staff will present the official FY26 recommended budget to the Commissioners during this meeting. The recommended budget can be viewed in the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal and at brunswickcountync.gov/budget.
Upcoming Commissioner Meetings Featuring FY26 Recommended Budget:
- Monday, May 19 at 6 p.m.: Presentation of the FY26 Recommended Budget
- Monday, June 2 at 1 p.m.: FY26 Special Budget Workshop (Tentative/If Needed)
- Monday, June 2 at 3 p.m.: Public Hearing on the FY26 Recommended Budget
- Monday, June 16 at 6 p.m.: Consider adoption of the FY26 Recommended Budget Ordinance, Capital Improvement Plan and Fees
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 Agendas and Minutes Portal.
Watch via Zoom Live Stream
Brunswick County offers a live stream of this meeting via Zoom. 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
- Cooperative Extension – Presentation of the 2025 Brunswick County 4-H Youth Council: Request the Board receive a presentation from Brunswick County 4-H regarding the inaugural cohort of the 2025 Brunswick County 4-H Youth Council.
VII. Administrative Report
- Administration – Lockwood Folly Dredging Project: Request the Board consider authorizing the transfer of $186,125 to the NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) as the required local match for a project to dredge the navigation channel at the Lockwood Folly Inlet.
- Administration – Recommended Budget Ordinance, Capital Improvement Plan, and Schedule of Fees for FY 2026: Request the Board receive the recommended budget ordinance, capital improvement plan, and schedule of fees for FY 2026, and schedule a public hearing on the matter for June 2, 2025, at 3 p.m.
VIII. Board Appointments
- Clerk to the Board – Planning Board / SUAMHC / Nursing Home & Adult Care Community and 2025 Annual Board Appointments: Request the Board appoint a vacated seat of the Planning Board as an at-large seat, a vacated seat as the Sheriff's appointee to the Substance Use, Addiction, & Mental Health Commission seat, appointment to the Nursing Home & Adult Care Home Community (Districts 4 and 5), and to appoint/re-appoint members to the various boards/committees/commissions the Commissioners are responsible for appointing.
Public Comment and Public 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 our public comment and public hearing policies.
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Media Inquiries
For media inquiries, contact Communications Director Meagan Kascsak.
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