MEDIA RELEASE | Posted April 2, 2024
BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners met for a regular meeting this Monday, April 1, 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, April 15 at 6 p.m.
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
- Sheriff’s Office – Law Enforcement Memorial Project: The Board received Sheriff Brian Chism's presentation of a Law Enforcement Memorial Project that is in the works to start and complete this calendar year. The project is fully funded with undesignated donations to the Sheriff's Office. The Board unanimously moved to support the project. A rendered image of the proposed memorial is on the Brunswick County Agenda and Minutes Portal.
- Sheriff’s Office – National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Resolution: The Board unanimously approved a resolution to formally recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 14-20, 2024.
VII. Administrative Report
- Administration – Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Timing Process and Options: The Board unanimously directed Planning staff to require new development projects identified with 200 peak hour trips or more to have a Traffic Impact Analysis conducted and approved before it is presented to the Planning Board for consideration. Staff will present a text amendment to formalize the direction at a future meeting.
- Administration – Resolution – Tree Standard Regulation Request to NC General Assembly: The Board unanimously approved the resolution with the changes/additions listed below. The resolution requests the NC General Assembly grant the County the authority to establish tree regulations related to heritage tree protections and clear-cutting associated with new development.
Changed the acreage listed in the following sections to 25 acres:
WHEREAS, Brunswick County desires the option to regulate trees in order to help mitigate growth impacts solely by preserving and protecting heritage trees and limiting clear cutting related specifically to new development of land over 25 acres when not part of forestry, timber, or agricultural activities as contemplated by N.C.G.S. § 160D-921, and for no other purposes and through no other methods; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners hereby requests the North Carolina General Assembly to grant Brunswick County the limited authority to regulate trees solely through the preservation and protection of heritage trees and the limitation of clear cutting related specifically to new development of land over 25 acres when not part of forestry, timber, and agricultural activities and for no other purposes and through no other methods; and
Added the following section:
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners requests that any such authority granted be limited and narrow in scope to prevent abuse or over-use by a future Board of Commissioners.
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Brunswick County Board of Commissioners hold regular meeting Monday, April 1
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 | Posted March 30, 2024
BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will meet for a regular meeting at 3 p.m. this Monday, April 1, 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
- Sheriff’s Office – Law Enforcement Memorial Project: Request the Board receive Sheriff Brian Chism's presentation of a Law Enforcement Memorial Project that is in the works to start and complete this calendar year. The project is fully funded with undesignated donations to the Sheriff's Office.
- Sheriff’s Office – National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Resolution: Request the Board approve a resolution to formally recognize National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
VII. Administrative Report
- Administration – Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Timing Process and Options: Request the Board provide staff direction on changes to the timing of the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) in relation to new development.
- Administration – Resolution – Tree Standard Regulation Request to NC General Assembly: Request the Board approve the resolution requesting the NC General Assembly to grant the County the authority to establish tree regulations related to heritage tree protections and clear-cutting associated with new development.
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.
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Media Inquiries
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