County Advisory Boards and Committees

Members (County Appointment)

Robert Howard
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

 

NOTE: The following shall be effective following a June 21 public hearing and upon issuance of a Certificate of Incorporation by the Secretary of State.

Mission

Meetings

Meets at 9:15 a.m. on the dates set forth in the Resolution Approving the Second Amendment of the Regular Meeting Schedule of the Board of Trustees of the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority for the Remainder of Fiscal Year 2021

Minutes

Membership

Made up of 11 members, including:

• Nine members serving 3-year terms. These nine are appointed as follows:
  • One by the Governor
  • Two by the General Assembly
  • Three by the Secretary of the Department of Transportation
  • One by the Board of Commissioners
    • Must be a resident of the County, but not a resident of Bald Head Island
  • One by the elected board of Southport
    • Must be a resident of Southport
  • One by the elected board of Bald Head Island
    • Must be a resident of Bald Head Island
• The Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore of Bald Head Island, as ex officio voting members
• Members may not more than two (2) consecutive terms

Contact

 

Members (County appointments)

D. Scott Evans
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Douglas Terhune
Term Expires: 6/30/2026

Michael Norton
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Myong Jensen
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Mission

The Board of Trustees has the responsibility for the development and operation of the College in accordance with the provisions of the law and the standards of the State Board of Community Colleges.

Meetings

Meets on the third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m., except during July and December when there are no regularly scheduled meetings. Meetings are held in the Building A Board Room. (View the meeting calendar here.)

Minutes

(Scroll to the bottom of the page for Board Minutes.)

Membership

All trustees serve 4-year terms.

• 13 trustees
• Four trustees are appointed by the Board of Commissioners
• Four trustees are appointed by the Board of Education
• Four trustees are appointed by the Governor of North Carolina
• The Student Government Association President is an ex officio non-voting member of the Board
• The primary residence of each Trustee must be in Brunswick County or one of the counties contiguous to Brunswick.

Contact

For more information, click here.

Members

Allen Bryant District 1 Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Dr. John Ward District 2 Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Dennis Ewald District 3 Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Clint Berry District 4 Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Perry Davis District 5 Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Randy Thompson Chairman Ex-Officio

Mike Forte Vice-Chairman Ex-Officio

Randell Woodruff County Manager Non-Voting

Mission

To encourage and promote the development of new business and industry of all types.

Meetings

To be announced

Minutes

Membership

All Members serve 3-year terms

• Five members appointed by the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, one from each district
• Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Commissioners serve as ex-officio members
• County Manager serve as a non-voting member
• Members shall not be elected officials or public officials (including employees) of a governmental agency

Contact

Bill Early, 910-253-2025 or bill.early@brunswickbid.com

Members (County appointments)

Steve Stone At-Large Term Expires: 6/30/2023

John Ward At-Large Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Bill Early Executive Director Brunswick BID Term Expires: N/A

Randy Thompson Chairman, Board of Commissioners

Mission

To manage the affairs of the Brunswick-Columbus International Park Inc., to engage in activities that promote economic development in Brunswick and Columbus Counties, resulting in the attraction of jobs and capital investments to these counties, which will increase job opportunities and services for the benefit of citizens of the counties.

Minutes

Membership

All members serve 3-year terms not to exceed two consecutive terms, except for Chairmen and Economic Development Directors.

• The Chairmen of the Boards of Commissioners of Brunswick and Columbus counties
• The currently-serving Economic Development Directors of Brunswick and Columbus counties
• 2 members appointed by the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners
• 2 members appointed by the Columbus County Board of Commissioners
• 3 members elected by the Board of Directors
• Members may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms

Members (County appointments)

John Ingraham District 1 Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Joyce Lowrimore District 2 Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Joyce Casteen District 3 Term Expires: 6/30/2023

VACANT District 4 Term Expires: 6/30/2022

Dan Bruneau District 5 Term Expires: 6/30/2022

Mission

To promote the well-being and enhance the quality of life for all senior adults of Brunswick County.

Minutes

Membership

Members serve 1-year terms.

• 5 members appointed by the Board of Commissioners, one from each district
• Five additional members are elected by the Board of Directors, with the goal of ensuring geographical representation.
• Five members are elected by the Board of Directors based on knowledge and expertise needed by the Board.

Contact

Jim Fish, President/CEO, 910-754-2300, jfish@bsrinc.org For more information, click here.

Members (County appointments)

Willie Gore
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Jimmy Bellamy
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Jerry Helms
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Jimmy Powell
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Mission

To acquire lands, establish, construct, own, control, lease, equip, improve, maintain, operate, and regulate airports or landing fields within the County to provide and maintain an Airport Facility for the use of the General Aviation Public and to promote the economic development of Brunswick County.

Meetings

Meets on the third Wednesday of the month.

Minutes

Membership

All members serve 4-year terms.

• 4 members appointed by the County Commissioners
• 1 member appointed by the City of Southport
• 2 member appointed by the Town of Oak Island

Members

Bill Mathews
District 1
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Bertha Bell
District 2
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Boyd Williamson
District 3
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

David Babson
District 4
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Charles Bost
District 5
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Mission

To carry out the duties prescribed in Article 21 of the Machinery Act as amended.

Meetings

Meets as needed.

Minutes

Membership

All members serve 2-year terms.

• 1 member from each county district, appointed by the Board of Commissioners

Members

Jurle Gaver
District 1
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

John Melcher
District 2
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

James Whitley
District 3
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Clint Berry
District 4
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

James Grice
District 5
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Mission

To improve the delivery of Fire and Emergency services to the citizens of Brunswick County.

Meetings

Meets bi-monthly.

Minutes

Membership

All members serve 2-year terms.

• 1 member from each district, appointed by the Board of Commissioners

Members

Lisa Narron
Pharmacist
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Dr. Justin Asbury
Physician
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Travis Pickens
Optometrist
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Dr. Flint King
Veterinarian
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Cynthia Carver
Nurse
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Hubert Reaves
Public
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Michael Norton
Engineer
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Dr. Jerry Howard Smith
Public
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Gene Ward
Public
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Dr. Allen Williams
Dentist
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Pat Sykes
Commissioner, Ex-officio

Mission

Serves as an advisory oversight board to the Health and Human Services departments of Brunswick County.

Meetings

Meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Health Services Boardroom.  (Please note that the Advisory Board does not meet in the months of May and December.)

Minutes

Membership

All members serve 3-year terms.

• 10 members, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
• One dentist, one engineer, one nurse, one optometrist, one pharmacist, one physician, one veterinarian, and three members of the public
• One Commissioner serves as an ex-officio member

Contact

David Stanley, 910-253-2250 or david.stanley@brunswickcountync.gov

Members

John Dowless
District 1
Term Expires: 10/1/2021

Tom Rabon
District 2
Term Expires: 10/1/2017

Lee Aldridge
District 3
Term Expires: 10/1/2021

Jerry Thrift
District 4
Term Expires: 10/1/2022

E. A. Britt
District 5
Term Expires: 10/1/2019

Billy Sequin
At-Large
Term Expires: 10/1/2018

Vacant
At-Large
Term Expires: 

Mission

To aid in the financing of industrial and manufacturing facilities for the purpose of alleviating unemployment or raising below average manufacturing wages and to aid in financing pollution control facilities for industry in connection with manufacturing and industrial facilities and for public utilities.

Minutes

Membership

All members serve 6-year terms.

• 1 member from each county district, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
• Two  at-large member
• Members cannot be an officer or employee of the State of NC or any political subdivision thereof or any agency of either.

Members (County appointment)

Steve Stone
Board of Commissioners appointee
Term Expires: 6/30/2022

Mission

To prepare a Master Jury List at least every two years. The Master Jury List is composed of the names of registered voters and those residents with driver’s license records in Brunswick County. Names are then randomly drawn from this master list for each court session.

Minutes

Membership

All members serve 2-year terms.

• 3 members, each a private citizen
• 1 member appointed by the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners
• 1 member appointed by the Clerk of Court
• 1 member appointed by Superior Court Judge

Members (County appointees)

Nicole Smithers Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Lavar Marlowe Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Erin Rutkowski Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Bonnie Jordan Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Sharon Flucker Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Kenneth Gamm Term Expires: 6/30/2023

John Manning Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Mike Forte Serving as a County Commissioner

Mission

To strengthen and support appropriate programs through incorporating prevention and intervention strategies in a comprehensive juvenile crime prevention effort.

Meetings

Meets on the third Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the second-floor conference room of the Sandifer Administration Building.

Minutes

Membership

All members serve 2-year terms.

• Up to 7 members appointed by the Board of Commissioners
• 2 persons under age 18
• The person serving in each of the following positions, or his/her designee: School Superintendent, Chief of Police, Local Sheriff, District Attorney, Chief Court Counselor, Director AMH/DD/SA, Director of Social Services, County Manager, Substance Abuse Professional, Member of the Faith Community, County Commissioner, Juvenile Defense Attorney, Chief District Court Judge, Member of Business Community, Local Health Director, Representative of United Way or other non-profit, Representative of Parks and Recreation

Contact

Donna Cuneo at  dcuneo.jcpc@gmail.com.  For more information, click here.

Members

Sheila Umbricht
District 1
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Diana Dornfeld
District 2
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Mary Wilson
District 3
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Mary Stilwell
District 4
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Barbara Akinwole
District 5
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Emma Myles
At-large
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Jeff Mount
At-large
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Diana Fotinatos
At-large
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Marilyn Shapiro
At-large
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Mission

To formulate and adopt programs, policies and regulations for the government of the library, and to make recommendations to the governing body concerning the library system and its Director.

Meetings

Meets quarterly on the fourth Monday in January, April, July, and October at 4:00 p.m. Locations rotate among Library branches. Check the Library’s online calendar for locations.

Minutes

Membership

All members serve 3-year terms.

• 9 members, all appointed by the Board of Commissioners
  • 1 member from each district; 4 at-large members
• Board members are required to be library cardholders
• The Library Director is the Board’s executive officer
• If so elected by the Board, the Library Director shall serve as Secretary to the Board

Members (County Appointments)

Phil Norris
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

William Sue
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Scott Phillips
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Frank Williams
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Mission

To develop an understanding of processes which control and influence the Cape Fear River and to provide a mechanism for information exchange and public education.

Meetings

Meets on the second Monday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority offices at 1107 New Pointe Boulevard Suite 17 in Leland. (View the meeting calendar here.)

Agendas & Minutes

Membership

All members serve 3-year terms.

• Made up of members from Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender counties and the City of Wilmington
• Members are appointed by the governing body of each of the Authority’s members

Contact

(910) 383-1919, Online contact form

Members

Holly Brenneman
District 1
Term Expires: 3/19/2021

Carol W. Sutter
District 2
Term Expires: 10/7/2022

Arlene Rushin
District 3
Term Expires: 1/1/2023

Vacant
District 4
Term Expires: 2/1/2023

Vacant
District 5
Term Expires: 4/16/2022

Vacant
At-large
Term Expires: 2/1/2022

Sheila Umbricht
At-large
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Vacant
At-large
Term Expires: 

Colleen Combs
At-large
Term Expires: 2/1/2023

Mary Ann DuGan
At-large
Term Expires: 8/5/2023

Mission

To monitor the Patient’s Bill of Rights for residents in nursing homes in Brunswick County; to provide increased social interaction and opportunities for enrichment for these adults; to assist in preventing physical and psychological deterioration of these older adults by promoting independence; to evaluate the activities of the nursing homes so that they meet the needs of the older adults in Brunswick County; to promote community understanding of the aging process and of the needs, problems, strengths and resources of older persons; to report to the Brunswick Commissioners the status of the Committee.

Meetings

Meets at 10:00 a.m. in the Second Floor Training Room of the David R. Sandifer Administration Building.

2019 Meeting Schedule: Jan. 22, Apr. 23, Jul. 23, Oct. 22.

Minutes

Membership

All members serve 3-year terms.

• At least 7 members, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
  • 1 member appointed to serve each district; additional at-large members
• Each member must be a resident of the county which the committee serves.
• No person or immediate family member of a person with a financial interest in a home served by a committee, or employee or governing board member or immediate family member of an employee or governing board member of a home served by a committee, or immediate family member of a patient in a home served by a committee may be a member of a committee.
• Prospective members must have 15 hours of training, and members must attend four quarterly business meetings and visit nine nursing homes & adult care facilities in the county on three randomly scheduled days each quarter of the year.

Contact

Jeff D. Brunsink, Regional LTC Ombudsman.  jbrunsink@capefearcog.org

Members

Kristina Crane District 1 Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Laura Botto District 2 Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Michael Sullivan District 3 Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Teagan Perry-Hall District 4 Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Dale Rabon District 5 Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Mission

To advance parks, recreation, open space, environmental conservation, and land preservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people.

Meetings

Meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Parks & Recreation Boardroom.

Minutes & Agendas

Membership

All members serve 3-year terms.

• 1 member from each county district, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
• At-large members may be appointed by the Board of Commissioners at its discretion
• Ad-Hoc (non-voting liaison) members may be appointed by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board at its discretion

Contact

Tanya Jackson, 910-253-2674 or tanya.jackson@brunswickcountync.gov

Members

Clifton Cheek
District 1
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Ron Medlin
District 2
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Joy Peele Easley
District 3
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Christopher Wood
District 4
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Richard Leary
District 5
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Eric Dunham
At-Large
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

William A. Bittenbender
At-Large
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

H. Richard Ishler
Alternate
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Mission

The Planning Division of Economic Development and Planning Services supports and facilitates the Brunswick County Planning Board, the Brunswick County Board of Adjustment, and the Brunswick County Technical Review Committee (TRC). Each Board/Committee has different duties, functions, and meeting schedules.

Meetings

Meets on the second Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers. (View the meeting calendar and application deadlines here.)

Minutes & Agendas

Membership

All members serve 3-year terms.

• 1 member from each county district, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
• 2 at-large members appointed by the Board of Commissioners
• 1 alternate position

Contact

(910) 253-2025 or connie.marlowe@brunswickcountync.gov View board member contact information here. View application deadlines here.

Members (County appointment)

William Ballard
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

David Stanley, Health & Human Services Director
Alternate Member

Mission

To focus attention on the problems of the disadvantaged and to develop and administer programs designed to overcome these problems in cooperation with other interested agencies in cooperating counties, utilizing all available resources from agencies, corporations, and foundations and public or private groups. The agency is committed to the concept of a community where each individual can contribute and achieve a measure of independence and self-respect through meaningful work.

Meetings

Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at least every 10 weeks, with special meetings called as needed.

Agendas & Minutes

(Scroll to the bottom of the page for minutes and agendas.)

Membership

All members serve 3-year terms.

• Up to 3 members from Brunswick County.
  • Two members appointed by the Board of Commissioners.
  • One member representing the public (not appointed by the Board of Commissioners).
• Additional members are appointed by Bladen, Columbus, Hoke, Pender, Robeson and Scotland counties.
• Between 15 and 51 members
• Members must be a resident of the County from which they are appointed.
• Members cannot be an officer or employee of an organization contracting to perform a component of the work program from agency funding sources.

Contact

For more information, click here.

Members (County appointments)

Dennis Ewald
Public
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Velva Jenkins
Minority
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Bill Early
Public
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Marty Cooke Commissioner

Mission

To create new jobs, retain existing jobs and stimulate economic and industrial growth in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, New Hanover, Pender, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson and Scotland counties.

Minutes

Membership

All members serve 4-year terms.

• 4 members from each county
  • At least 1 elected official
  • At least 1 member representing the minority population
  • At least 1 private sector representative
  • At least 1 representative of: the Executive Directors of Chambers of Commerce or representatives of institutions of post-secondary education workforce development groups or labor groups

Contact

(910) 862-6985, info@sedcnc.org Click here for more information.

Members

Kathleen Gomes
District 1
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Joshua Torbich
District 2
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

William Eberle
District 3
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

William Murphy
District 4
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Jocelyn Ott
District 5
Term Expires: 6/30/2026

Renee Cooper
At-Large
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Catherine Cooke
At-Large
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Jon Oliver
Sheriff’s Office
Term Expires: 6/30/2026

Leah McGhee
Chief Superior Court Judge
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Jennifer Lucas
Board of Education
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Mission

Serves in an advisory capacity to make recommendations regarding the substance use and addiction program needs of Brunswick County.

Meetings

Meets on the first Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Health Services Building (Building A).

Minutes

Click here for Minutes

Membership

All members serve 4-year terms.

• 7 members, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
• 1 member, designated by the Sheriff and appointed by Commissioners
• 1 member, designated by the Chief Superior Court Judge and appointed by Commissioners
• 1 member, designated by the Board of Education and appointed by Commissioners

Contact

David Howard, Health Director

david.howard@brunswickcountync.gov

Bylaws

Click here to view Bylaws

Original by-laws adopted Aug. 20, 2018. Revised Oct. 1, 2018, Aug, 19, 2019.

Members (County appointments)

Whitney Sloane Sauls
District 1
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Bonnie Cox
District 2
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Melaney M. Robbins
District 3
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Sharon Wright
District 4
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Dana Fisher
District 5
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Mission

To market, promote and advertise Brunswick County as a destination for all sorts of travel and trips.

Minutes

Membership

All members serve 3-year terms.

• 1 member from each county district, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
  • Members must be currently involved in the promotion of travel and tourism.
• 5 members jointly selected by the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, and the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce.

Contact

(910) 755-5517, myork@ncbrunswick.com
For more information, click here.

Members (County appointments)

David Stanley
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Marty Cooke
Serving as a County Commissioner

Mission

Trillium Health Resources is a local governmental agency that manages mental health, substance use and intellectual/developmental disability services in 24 counties in eastern North Carolina. The Governing Board collaboratively plans, budgets, implements and monitors services through policy-making actions.

Meetings

Meets on the fourth Thursday of every other month at 4:00 p.m. in the Trillium office at 165 Center Street, Jacksonville, NC 28546. For updates on meeting dates, click here.

Minutes

Membership

All members serve 3-year terms.

• 2 members from Brunswick County appointed by the Board of Commissioners
  • 1 member must be a Commissioner

Contact

Dave Peterson, 1-866-998-2597, dave.peterson@trilliumnc.org
For more information, click here.

Members

Travis Potter Farm Bureau
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Charles Carroll Soil & Water
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Jim Stanaland Cooperative Extension
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Jody Clemmons Farm Service Agency
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Marc Green At-large
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Mission

To promote the health, safety, rural agricultural values, and general welfare of the county, and more specifically, increase identity and pride in the agricultural community and its way of life; encourage the economic and financial health of farming; increase protection from undesirable, non-farm development; and increase the protection of farms from nuisance suits and other negative impacts on properly managed farms.

Minutes

Membership

All members serve 3-year terms.

• 5 members appointed by the Board of Commissioners
• 4 members actively engaged in farming
  • 1 member appointed by the Board of Commissioners from names submitted by each of the following: Brunswick Soil and Water Conservation District, North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, the Farm Service Agency Committee and the Brunswick County Farm Bureau
• 1 member with special interest, experience or education in agriculture and/or rural land preservation

By-Laws

Original by-laws adopted Sept. 17, 2001.

Members

Robert J. Williamson
District 1
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Ron Medlin
District 2
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Mary Ann McCarthy
District 3
Term Expires: 6/30/2023

Clayton Rivenbark
District 4
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Marian Shiflet
District 5
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

Virginia Ward
Alternate
Term Expires: 6/30/2024

John Manning
Alternate
Term Expires: 6/30/2025

Mission

The Zoning Board of Adjustments is a quasi-judicial body that hears and takes final action on variances, Special Exception Permits, zoning vested rights, approval of administrative decisions, approval of wireless telecommunication facilities, and interpretation of zoning boundary lines in concert with the Planning Director or Planning Director’s designee.

Meetings

Meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers in the Sandifer Administration Building. (View the meeting calendar here.)

Minutes & Agendas

Membership

All members serve 3-year terms.

• 1 member from each county district, appointed by the Board of Commissioners
• 2 alternate members, called on to attend those meetings and hearings at which one or more regular members are absent or are unable to participate in hearing a case because of a financial or other interest.

Contact

Helen Bunch, 910-253-2035 or helen.bunch@brunswickcountync.gov
For more information, click here.