Meeting Replay
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BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners met for a regular meeting at 3 p.m. this Monday, June 2, 2025.
The Board held a public hearing on the FY26 recommended budget during this meeting. No vote was taken on the recommended budget. The public hearing will continue during the next meeting on Monday, June 16. The recommended budget can be viewed in the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal and at brunswickcountync.gov/budget.
The FY26 recommended budget will guide Brunswick County’s operations and services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. It includes the recommended budget ordinance, capital improvement plan, and schedule of fees for FY26.
There are no proposed changes to the current property tax (ad valorem) rate of 34.20 cents in the FY26 recommended budget. There are no proposed changes to retail (residential) water and wastewater rates in FY26.
Upcoming Commissioner Meetings Featuring the FY26 Recommended Budget:
- Monday, June 16 at 6 p.m.: Continuation of the Public Hearing and 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 16 at 6 p.m. The Board will continue the public hearing on the FY26 recommended budget during this meeting and will consider its adoption. The public is welcome to attend and speak at the public hearing.
Meeting Recap
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. Public Hearings
- Clerk to the Board – Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the FY 2026 Brunswick County Budget, Fees, and Capital Improvement Plan: The Board opened a public hearing on the Manager's FY 2026 recommended budget, proposed fees, and five-year capital improvement plan. There were no requests to speak on the recommended budget. The Board unanimously moved to continue the public hearing during the next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, June 16. The Board will consider adoption of the recommended budget, proposed fees, and five-year capital improvement plan during the June 16 meeting.
VII. Administrative Report
- Utilities – McKim & Creed - PSA - PER WBRWRF Expansion: The Board unanimously authorized the Chairman and Clerk to the Board to execute a professional services agreement with McKim and Creed, Inc. in the amount of $2,644,400 for engineering, surveying, design services and additional services in association with the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for planning, preliminary design, and permitting of the West Brunswick Regional Water Reclamation Facility (WBRWRF) expansion project. The Board also unanimously approved the resolution declaring the intent of Brunswick County to reimburse itself for capital expenditures incurred prior to debt financing.
VIII. Board Appointments
- Clerk to the Board – Board of Adjustment ETJ Appointment - Calabash: The Board unanimously appointed Mark St. Clair to the Board of Adjustments ETJ position for the Town of Calabash.
X. Closed Session
- Clerk to the Board – Closed Session: The Board unanimously moved to enter into closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) to discuss personnel. There was nothing to report upon the Board’s return from closed session.
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Brunswick County Board of Commissioners hold regular meeting Monday, June 2
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 3 p.m. this Monday, June 2, 2025. The public is welcome to attend in person or watch live online via Zoom (details below).
The public hearing for the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) will take place during the regular meeting at 3 p.m. The recommended budget was presented to the Board during regular meeting on Monday, May 19. The recommended budget can be viewed in the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal and at brunswickcountync.gov/budget.
The FY26 recommended budget will guide Brunswick County’s operations and services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. It includes the recommended budget ordinance, capital improvement plan, and schedule of fees for FY26.
There are no proposed changes to the current property tax (ad valorem) rate of 34.20 cents in the FY26 recommended budget. There are no proposed changes to retail (residential) water and wastewater rates in FY26.
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:
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. Public Hearings
- Clerk to the Board – Public Hearing to Receive Comments on the FY 2026 Brunswick County Budget, Fees, and Capital Improvement Plan: Request that the Board of Commissioners hold a public hearing on the Manager's FY 2026 Recommended Budget, Proposed Fees and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
VII. Administrative Report
- Utilities – McKim & Creed - PSA - PER WBRWRF Expansion: Request that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Chairman and Clerk to the Board to execute a Professional Services Agreement with McKim and Creed, Inc. in the amount of $2,644,400 for engineering, surveying, design services and additional services in association with the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for planning, preliminary design, and permitting of the West Brunswick Regional Water Reclamation Facility (WBRWRF) expansion project. Request that the Board of Commissioners approve the Resolution declaring the intent of Brunswick County to reimburse itself for capital expenditures incurred prior to debt financing.
VIII. Board Appointments
- Clerk to the Board – Board of Adjustment ETJ Appointment - Calabash: Request the Board consider the appointment of Mark St. Clair to the Board of Adjustments ETJ position for the Town of Calabash.
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
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