Meeting Replay
Click the link below to watch the meeting replay on the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal. Note: Brunswick County will no longer use Zoom and YouTube for streaming and archiving moving forward.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners met for a regular meeting at 6 p.m. this Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
Below is a quick recap of the actions taken on selected agenda items during the regular meeting. Residents can watch the meeting replay, view the full agenda and accompanying reports and subscribe to agenda notifications on the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. This is the last scheduled Commissioners meeting for calendar year 2025.
Meeting Livestreams/Replays Moving to Agendas & Minutes Portal
Beginning Nov. 17, 2025, all Board of Commissioners meetings will be streamed live and archived for replay directly through the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal.
Meeting livestreams and replays can be accessed in the Portal through the Media (Camera) Icon for each Board of Commissioners meeting date moving forward.
Brunswick County will no longer use Zoom and YouTube for future streaming and archiving. Brunswick County will communicate any changes to how live or archived meetings can be watched should another method become necessary for a particular meeting.
Brunswick County began streaming and recording Board of Commissioner meetings on May 20, 2024. Meeting recordings from May 20, 2024, through Nov. 3, 2025, can still be viewed on Brunswick County's YouTube channel.
Meeting Recap
III. Adjustments/Approval of Agenda
The Board unanimously approved the agenda as presented.
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 – Proclamation – National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week: The Board unanimously approved the proclamation recognizing November 17–25 as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Brunswick County.
- Clerk to the Board – Resolution – Opposing the Fuquay-Varina IBT and Request for Additional Comment: The Board unanimously adopted the resolution opposing the Fuquay – Varina Interbasin Transfer (IBT).
- Planning – Commercial Development Dashboard: The Board received information on the new commercial development dashboard. No vote was taken. View the commercial and residential development dashboards here.(Note: The dashboards are not currently formatted for mobile devices (phones/tablets), but mobile versions are planned for the future.)
VII. Public Hearings
- Engineering – Updates to the Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control Ordinance and the Stormwater Management Manual: The Board received an overview on the current requirements and a proposed update to the Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control Ordinance and the Stormwater Management Manual. Staff explained the current stormwater control requirements for 1-, 10-, and 25- year storms, and the proposed addition of the 100-year storm control measure. Staff also noted they would return at a future meeting with more details on potential updates to the riparian buffer standards discussed during the meeting on Oct. 6, 2025. Staff are conducting additional research to ensure that any proposals are in line with state statutes.
There were two speakers at the public hearing. Chairman Mike Forte made a motion to table discussion on the item to allow for more time to study the proposed update and to continue the public hearing during the regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026; Vice Chairman Marty Cooke seconded the motion. Commissioners Pat Sykes and Randy Thompson expressed a desire to take action on the proposed update during the Nov. 17 meeting. The motion passed 3-2 (Yes: Cooke, Forte, Williams; No: Sykes, Thompson). The public hearing and discussion on this item will continue during the regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.
VIII. Administrative Report
- Sheriff’s Office – Myers & Chapman, Inc. Progressive Design-Build Agreement Approval: The Board approved 4-1 an agreement with Myers and Chapman, Inc. for the design-build project of a new animal services facility that is part of the County's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) (Yes: Cooke, Forte, Thompson, Williams; No: Sykes).
- Utilities – CDM - NW WTP Expansion — PSA Amendment No.7: The Board unanimously authorized the Chairperson and Clerk to the Board to approve Contract Amendment No. 7 with CDM Smith, Inc. and the associated budget amendment in the amount of $1,336,000, extending the contract completion date to September 30, 2026, for continued construction administration services associated with the Northwest Water Treatment Plant expansion project.
- Administration – Discussion – Limitations on Building Moratoria and Prohibition of On-Site Burning Regulation: The Board received information and discussed the limitations upon the County enacting building moratoria and prohibition of on-site burning of vegetative debris. No vote was taken.
IX. Board Appointments
- Clerk to the Board – Bolivia ETJ: The Board unanimously appointed Gregory Price to the Bolivia Planning Board as the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) appointee.
X. Closed Session
- County Attorney – Closed Session: The Board entered into closed session pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(1), (3), and (5) to approve Closed Session Minutes of October 20, 2025, consult with its attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege, and to discuss the acquisition of property. Following the return from closed session, the Board unanimously moved to acquire Parcel Nos. 02400002 and 0240000202 up to and including condemnation.
Learn more about Board of Commissioners meetings and our public comment and public hearing policies.
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Brunswick County Board of Commissioners holds regular meeting Monday, Nov. 17
Meeting Livestream
Click the link below to watch the meeting live and find the future replay on the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal. Note: Brunswick County will no longer use Zoom and YouTube for streaming and archiving moving forward.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will meet for a regular meeting at 6 p.m. this Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. The public is welcome to attend in person or watch live on the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal.
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.
Meeting Livestreams/Replays Moving to Agendas & Minutes Portal
Beginning Nov. 17, 2025, all Board of Commissioners meetings will be streamed live and archived for replay directly through the Brunswick County Agendas and Minutes Portal.
Meeting livestreams and replays can be accessed in the Portal through the Media (Camera) Icon for each Board of Commissioners meeting date moving forward.
Brunswick County will no longer use Zoom and YouTube for future streaming and archiving. Brunswick County will communicate any changes to how live or archived meetings can be watched should another method become necessary for a particular meeting.
Brunswick County began streaming and recording Board of Commissioner meetings on May 20, 2024. Meeting recordings from May 20, 2024, through Nov. 3, 2025, can still be viewed on Brunswick County's YouTube channel.
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 – Proclamation – National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week: Request the Board approve this proclamation recognizing November 17–25 as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Brunswick County.
- Clerk to the Board – Resolution – Opposing the Fuquay-Varina IBT and Request for Additional Comment: Request the Board consider adoption of the resolution opposing the Fuquay – Varina Interbasin Transfer (IBT) and request for additional comment.
- Planning – Commercial Development Dashboard: Request the Board receive information on the new commercial development dashboard.
VII. Public Hearings
- Engineering – Updates to the Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control Ordinance and the Stormwater Management Manual: Request the Board, following the conclusion of a public hearing, consider approving proposed updates to the Stormwater Quality Management and Discharge Control Ordinance and the Stormwater Management Manual.
VIII. Administrative Report
- Sheriff’s Office – Myers & Chapman, Inc. Progressive Design-Build Agreement Approval: Request the Board approve an agreement with Myers and Chapman, Inc. for the design-build project of a new animal services facility that's part of the County's Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
- Utilities – CDM - NW WTP Expansion — PSA Amendment No.7: Request the Board authorize the Chairperson and Clerk to the Board to approve Contract Amendment No. 7 with CDM Smith, Inc. and the associated budget amendment in the amount of $1,336,000, extending the contract completion date to September 30, 2026, for continued construction administration services associated with the Northwest Water Treatment Plant expansion project.
- Administration – Discussion – Limitations on Building Moratoria and Prohibition of On-Site Burning Regulation: Request the Board receive information on and discuss limitations upon the County enacting building moratoria and prohibition of on-site burning of vegetative debris.
IX. Board Appointments
- Clerk to the Board – Bolivia ETJ: Request the Board consider appointment of Gregory Price to the Bolivia Planning Board as the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) appointee.
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
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.
For media inquiries, contact Communications Director Meagan Kascsak.
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