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Here’s what you missed at the June 16 Brunswick County Board of Commissioners regular meeting

County News Posted on June 13, 2025 | Last Updated on July 03, 2025

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BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners met for a regular meeting at 6 p.m. this Monday, June 16, 2025. 

The Board adopted the Fiscal Year 2026 recommended budget following the continuation and closure of the public hearing originally opened on Monday, June 2. The recommended budget can be viewed in the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal and at brunswickcountync.gov/budget.

The FY26 adopted budget will guide Brunswick County’s operations and services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. It includes the adopted budget ordinance, capital improvement plan, and schedule of fees for FY26.

There are no changes to the current property tax (ad valorem) rate of 34.20 cents in the FY26 budget. There are also no proposed changes to retail (residential) water and wastewater rates in FY26.

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, July 21 at 6 p.m.

Meeting Recap

Note: Commissioner Pat Sykes was not present due to the loss of a family member. 

III. Adjustments/Approval of Agenda

The Board unanimously approved (4-0) the agenda with the following amendment:

  • Remove the Administrative Report item titled County Attorney – Proposed Legislation Prohibiting Open Burning of Land Clearing Debris Involving More than Five Contiguous Acres from the agenda to receive additional requested information before it is considered at another future meeting.  

V. Approval of Consent Agenda

The Board unanimously approved (4-0) 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

  1. Cooperative Extension – Presentation by NCACC Conference Youth Voice Delegate, Mackenzie Prevost: The Board received a presentation from NCACC Annual Conference Youth Voice Delegate, Mackenzie Prevost. No vote was taken.
     
  2. Planning – Presentation on the Planning Department's Residential Development Dashboard: Planning staff presented an overview of the Planning Department’s Residential Development Dashboard. No vote was taken. A presentation on the dashboard’s features is available on the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal.

VII. Public Hearings

  1. Clerk to the Board – Public Hearing – FY 2026 Budget Ordinance, Fees, and Capital Improvement Plan: The Board continued the public hearing regarding the FY 2026 Budget Ordinance, Fees, and Capital Improvement Plan from June 2, 2025. There were no requests to speak. The public hearing was closed. 

VIII. Administrative Report

  1. Administration – Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Ordinance, Fees, Capital Improvement Plan,and Opioid Settlement Fund Resolution: The Board moved 3-1 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget ordinance, schedule of fees, five-year capital improvement plan, and a resolution for the use of opioid settlement funds. (Yes: Thompson, Cooke, Williams; No: Forte)

  2. Administration – Fiscal Year 2026 One-Time Use of Reserves to Support Public and Environmental Safety: The Board unanimously amended (4-0) the FY 2026 budget by appropriating available ARP-Enabled fund balance and County project reserves to support one-time costs for public and environmental safety.

  3. Administration – C-PACE Program Notice of Intent: The Board unanimously adopted (4-0) a notice of intent to join the C-PACE Program and schedule a public hearing on the program for the July 21, 2025 board meeting.

  4. Administration – Fire Department Personnel Subsidy: Commissioner Thompson requested the Board consider providing the non-profit fire departments a fund balance transfer of subsidy funds from the general fund of $6,894,755. This amount would be sufficient to support four paid staff members round-the-clock for all non-profit fire departments for FY26. No vote was taken.

  5. Utilities – Grant Agreement – Brunswick County Sewer Pump Stations Rehabilitation Project: The Board unanimously approved (4-0) and accepted the attached grant agreement with the EPA for the Brunswick County Sewer Pump Station Rehabilitation Project and authorized staff to submit all required grant documentation. The grant value is $1,250,000 with a 20% match utilizing County funds.

IX. Board Appointments

  1. Clerk to the Board – Board Re-Appointment/Appointments – Library Board Districts 1, 2, and 4 / Voluntary Agricultural District Board: The Board unanimously appointed/reappointed (4-0) the following individuals to select county advisory boards and committees:
    • Library Board (District 1): Appointed Jayne Mathews 
    • Library Board (District 2): Reappointed Diane Dornfeld
    • Library Board (District 4): Appointed Marlene DeFrancesco
    • Voluntary Agricultural District Board: Reappointed Travis Potter (Farm Bureau appointee)

XI. Closed Session

  1. 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)(1)(5) to approve closed session minutes and to discuss acquisition of property. There was nothing to report upon the Board’s return from closed session.

Learn more about Board of Commissioners meetings and our public comment and public hearing policies.

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For media inquiries, contact Communications Director Meagan Kascsak.

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Board of Commissioners consider adoption of FY26 budget during regular meeting Monday, June 16

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, June 16, 2025. The public is welcome to attend in person or watch live online via Zoom (details below).

The public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) recommended budget will continue during this meeting. Following the public hearing, the Board will consider adoption of the FY26 recommended budget, proposed schedule of fees, and capital improvement plan (CIP).

The FY26 recommended budget will guide Brunswick County’s operations and services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. 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.

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.

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 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:

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

  1. Cooperative Extension – Presentation by NCACC Conference Youth Voice Delegate, Mackenzie Prevost: Request the Board receives a presentation from NCACC Annual Conference Youth Voice Delegate, Mackenzie Prevost.
     
  2. Planning – Presentation on the Planning Department's Residential Development Dashboard: Request to present an overview of the Planning Department’s Residential Development Dashboard.

VII. Public Hearings

  1. Clerk to the Board – Public Hearing – FY 2026 Budget Ordinance, Fees, and Capital Improvement Plan: Request the Board hold a continuation of the public hearing regarding the FY 2026 Budget Ordinance, Fees, and Capital Improvement Plan from June 2, 2025.

VIII. Administrative Report

  1. Administration – Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Ordinance, Fees, Capital Improvement Plan,and Opioid Settlement Fund Resolution: Request the Board adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget ordinance, schedule of fees, five-year capital improvement plan, and a resolution for the use of opioid settlement funds.

  2. Administration – Fiscal Year 2026 One-Time Use of Reserves to Support Public and Environmental Safety: Request the Board amend the FY 2026 budget by appropriating available ARP-Enabled fund balance and County project reserves to support one-time costs for public and environmental safety.

  3. Administration – C-PACE Program Notice of Intent: Request the Board adopt a notice of intent to join the C-PACE Program and schedule a public hearing on the program for the July 21, 2025 board meeting.

  4. Administration – Fire Department Personnel Subsidy: Commissioner Thompson requests the Board consider providing the non-profit fire departments a fund balance transfer of subsidy funds from the general fund of $6,894,755. This amount would be sufficient to support four paid staff members round-the-clock for all non-profit fire departments for FY26.

  5. County Attorney – Proposed Legislation Prohibiting Open Burning of Land Clearing Debris Involving More than Five Contiguous Acres: Request the Board provide direction regarding proposed legislation prohibiting open burning related to land clearing debris involving more than five contiguous acres.

  6. Utilities – Grant Agreement – Brunswick County Sewer Pump Stations Rehabilitation Project: Request the Board approve and accept the attached grant agreement with the EPA for the Brunswick County Sewer Pump Station Rehabilitation Project and authorize staff to submit all required grant documentation. The grant value is $1,250,000 with a 20% match utilizing County funds.

IX. Board Appointments

  1. Clerk to the Board – Board Re-Appointment/Appointments – Library Board Districts 1, 2, and 4 / Voluntary Agricultural District Board: Request the Board consider appointment from the applicants attached to the Library Board District 4, to consider re-appointment for District 2, and to consider the re-appointment to the Voluntary Agricultural District Board.

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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