Meeting Replay
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BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners met for a regular meeting this Monday, Nov. 18, 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 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, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. This is the last regular meeting in 2024.
Meeting Recap
III. Adjustments/Approval of Agenda
The Board unanimously approved the agenda with the following adjustment:
- Added Closed Session pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a) (1), (3), and (5) to approve closed session minutes, consult with the County Attorney, and discuss the acquisition of property.
V. Approval of Consent Agenda
The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda as presented. The full list of the approved consent agenda items is available on the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal.
VI. Presentations
- Clerk to the Board – Trillium Health Resources Mid-Year Report: Trillium Health Resources provided a mid-year report on Tailored Plan launch benefits and supports and Medicaid recipient data. No vote was taken. The presentation is available on the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal.
- Cooperative Extension – Potential County Youth Council: The Board heard a proposed plan to develop a County Youth Council through the NC Cooperative Extension Office with support and participation from Brunswick County staff. No vote was taken. The Board directed staff to proceed with developing the council.
- Engineering – Potential Changes to Brunswick County Stormwater Ordinance to Reduce Flooding Impacts and Stormwater Utility Information: The Board received a presentation regarding potential updates to the Stormwater Ordinance and Manual and information regarding stormwater utilities as requested at the meeting on Oct. 21, 2024. The presentation is available on the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal. No vote was taken. The Board requested additional information and maps from staff to consider the proposed changes at a future meeting.
- Utilities – 2024 NC ONE Water Disaster Preparedness Award: The Board received the NC ONE WATER Disaster Preparedness Award from the NC ONE WATER combined organization of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Water Works Association and the North Carolina Water Environment Association (NC AWWA-WEA). No vote was taken.
- Utilities – 2024 Water Distribution System of the Year Award: The Board received the Large Water Distribution System of the Year Award from NC ONE WATER. No vote was taken.
- Utilities – NC ONE WATER Distribution System Operator of the Year: The Board recognized Cody Knox as the NC ONE WATER Water Distribution Operator of the Year. No vote was taken.
VII. Administrative Report
- Administration – Bond Order for 2025 Enterprise Systems Revenue Refunding Bonds: The Board unanimously approved the bond order authorizing the issuance, directing the application to the Local Government Commission, and requesting Local Government Commission approval of enterprise systems revenue refunding (refinancing) bonds of the County of Brunswick, North Carolina, Series 2025 (the "2025 Bonds").
- Administration – Design-Build Contract Award – Health and Human Services/Emergency Operations Center Building: The Board unanimously approved the design build contract, general conditions, and supplemental conditions for the purposes of designing and constructing a new Health and Human Services/Emergency Operations Center facility. The County completed a qualifications-based selection process and staff recommended awarding the contract to Edifice Construction.
- Communications – FY23-FY27 Strategic Plan Amendment: The Board unanimously adopted a proposed Goal/Focus Area and related Objectives to add to the FY23-27 Strategic Plan based on the Board's discussion during the FY26 Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Workshop held during the regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.
VIII. Board Appointments
- Clerk to the Board – Library Board (District 1) and Substance Use Addiction and Mental Health Commission (SUAMHC) (District 4): The Board unanimously appointed Yvonne Allen to the Library Board (District 1 appointee) and Charles Franca to the SUAMHC (District 4 appointee).
X. Closed Session
- County Attorney – Closed Session: The Board unanimously authorized staff to begin acquisition of parcel number 01000003 up to and including condemnation.
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Brunswick County Board of Commissioners hold regular meeting Monday, Nov. 18
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, Nov. 18, 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 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
- Clerk to the Board – Trillium Health Resources Mid-Year Report: Trillium Health Resources would like to offer a mid-year report on Tailored Plan launch benefits and supports and Medicaid recipient data.
- Cooperative Extension – Potential County Youth Council: Request the Board hear a proposed plan to develop a County Youth Council through the NC Cooperative Extension Office with support and participation from Brunswick County staff.
- Engineering – Potential Changes to Brunswick County Stormwater Ordinance to Reduce Flooding Impacts and Stormwater Utility Information: Request the Board receive a presentation regarding potential updates to the Stormwater Ordinance and Manual and information regarding Stormwater Utilities as requested at the meeting on Oct. 21, 2024.
- Utilities – 2024 NC ONE Water Disaster Preparedness Award: Request the Board receive the NC ONE WATER Disaster Preparedness Award from the NC ONE WATER combined organization of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Water Works Association and the North Carolina Water Environment Association (NC AWWA-WEA).
- Utilities – 2024 Water Distribution System of the Year Award: Request the Board receive the Large Water Distribution System of the Year Award from NC ONE WATER.
- Utilities – NC ONE WATER Distribution System Operator of the Year: Request the Board recognize Cody Knox as the NC ONE WATER Water Distribution Operator of the Year.
VII. Administrative Report
- Administration – Bond Order for 2025 Enterprise Systems Revenue Refunding Bonds: Request the Board approve the bond order authorizing the issuance, directing the application to the Local Government Commission, and requesting Local Government Commission approval of enterprise systems revenue refunding bonds of the County Of Brunswick, North Carolina, Series 2025 (the "2025 Bonds").
- Administration – Design-Build Contract Award – Health and Human Services/Emergency Operations Center Building: Request the Board approve the design build contract, general conditions, and supplemental conditions for the purposes of designing and constructing a new Health and Human Services/Emergency Operations Center facility.
- Communications – FY23-FY27 Strategic Plan Amendment: Request the Board adopt a proposed Goal/Focus Area and related Objectives to the FY23-27 Strategic Plan based on the Board's discussion during the FY26 Strategic Planning and Goal Setting Workshop held during the regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.
VIII. Board Appointments
- Clerk to the Board – Library Board (District 1) and Substance Use Addiction and Mental Health Commission (SUAMHC) (District 4): Request the Board consider appointing one person to the Library Board (District 1 appointee) and one person to the SUAMHC (District 4 appointee).
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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