Here’s what you missed at the Oct. 17 Brunswick County Board of Commissioners meeting

10.18.2022

Here’s what you missed at the Oct. 17 Brunswick County Board of Commissioners meeting

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BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting this Monday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m.

Below is a quick recap of the actions taken on selected agenda items during the regular meeting. Residents can view an online and PDF version of the full agenda and accompanying reports at brunswickcountync.gov/agendas.

The next regular Board of Commissioners meeting is Monday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m.

Meeting Recap

Note: Commissioner Marty Cooke was absent from this meeting.

III. Adjustments/Approval of Agenda

The Board of Commissioners unanimously moved (4-0) the following Administrative Report Items to the Consent Agenda. The Board unanimously approved the agenda as amended.

  • Sheriff’s Office – ARPA Revenue Replacement Project – Armored Vehicle: The Board of Commissioners approved one of the Revenue Replacement Projects that is part of the overall American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) implementation. This project, titled Armored Rapid Response Vehicle on the approved list, is the purchase of a specialty vehicle for the Sheriff’s Office at a value of just under $330,000. The Board of Commissioners also awarded the contract for this project to Lenco Industries Inc. utilizing the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Fire/EMS/Law Enforcement Specialty Vehicles Procurement Program Contract.
  • Sheriff’s Office – GHSP Traffic Unit Grant Award Acceptance: The Board of Commissioners accepted a grant award with the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP), which will allow for the creation of a Traffic Unit at the Sheriff’s Office. The grant provides for federal funding of three deputy positions, vehicles, and associated equipment. The total value of the grant is $331,367.00 with a 15% county match of $58,477 for a total project cost of $389,844 the first year.
V. Consent Agenda
  • The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved (4-0) the Consent Agenda as amended.
VI. Presentation
  1. Governing Body – Resolution Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans: The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted (4-0) the attached resolution honoring veterans of Brunswick County. The resolution supports the upcoming Operation Green Light initiative to show support for veterans of all military conflicts, as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans (and their families) and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist veterans and their families. More information about Operation Green Light is on the National Association of Counties (NACo) website and at org/operation-green-light.
VII. Administrative Report
  1. Administration – Inclement Weather Pay 9/30/22: The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved (4-0) a one-time payment of up to one normal shift’s pay to each essential employee for the hours worked on any shift that began during Sept. 30, 2022.
  2. Parks and Recreation – Capital and Deferred Maintenance Funding Request: The Board of Commissioners unanimously appropriated (4-0) available fund balance to pay-go operating improvements previously identified in the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for park repair, maintenance, and capital improvements. The parks identified for these improvements are Dutchman Creek Park, Brunswick Nature Park, Town Creek Park, and Ocean Isle Beach Park. Funds will be utilized to improve park access, security, ADA accessibility, lighting, signage, equipment/amenity replacement and maintenance, and aesthetics. Installation of automatic gates at several of the parks will also provide the County with annual cost savings by eliminating the need for full and part-time staff from opening and closing the gates daily (an estimated cost savings of $99,000/annually).
  3. Planning – Municipal Planning Services for Town of Sandy Creek: The Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed (4-0) to enter into an interlocal agreement with the Town of Sandy Creek to provide municipal planning services. Planning staff will work with the Town of Sandy Creek to finalize the agreement.
  4. Utilities – Utilities Operation Center Building Expansion Project: The Board of Commissioners unanimously authorized (4-0) the Chairman and Clerk to the Board to execute the contract with Paragon Building Corporation in the amount of $1,512,976 for the construction of the Utility Operations Center Building Expansion project, approved additional funds in the amount of $520,576 for the project, authorized the associated budget amendment, and authorized the notice to proceed.

More information about Board of Commissioners meetings is at brunswickcountync.gov/board-commissioners.

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Media Inquiries

For media inquiries, contact the Communications Director at 910.253.2995 or email meagan.kascsak@brunswickcountync.gov.

Next Brunswick County Board of Commissioners meeting is Monday, Oct. 17

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/news.

MEDIA RELEASE

BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will meet for its regular meeting this Monday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m.

The commissioners’ chambers are on the first floor of the David R. Sandifer Administration Building at 30 Government Center Drive in Bolivia (28422).

View an online and PDF version of the full agendas and accompanying reports at brunswickcountync.gov/agendas.

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. Presentation
  1. Governing Body – Resolution Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans: Request the Board of Commissioners adopt the attached resolution honoring veterans of Brunswick County. The resolution will support the upcoming Operation Green Light initiative to show support for veterans of all military conflicts, as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans (and their families) and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist veterans and their families. Veterans are invited to attend the meeting for the reading of the resolution. More information about Operation Green Light is on the National Association of Counties (NACo) website and at ncacc.org/operation-green-light.
VII. Administrative Report
  1. Administration – Inclement Weather Pay 9/30/22: Request that the Board of Commissioners consider approving a one-time payment of up to one normal shift’s pay to each essential employee for the hours worked on any shift that began during Sept. 30, 2022.
  2. Parks and Recreation – Capital and Deferred Maintenance Funding Request: Request that the Board of Commissioners appropriate available Fund Balance to pay-go operating improvements previously identified in the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for park repair, maintenance, and capital improvements. The parks identified for these improvements are Dutchman Creek Park, Brunswick Nature Park, Town Creek Park, and Ocean Isle Beach Park. Funds will be utilized to improve park access, security, ADA accessibility, lighting, signage, equipment/amenity replacement and maintenance, and aesthetics. Installation of automatic gates at several of the parks will also provide the County with annual cost savings by eliminating the need for full and part-time staff from opening and closing the gates daily (an estimated cost savings of $99,000/annually).
  3. Planning – Municipal Planning Services for Town of Sandy Creek: Request that the Board of Commissioners consider entering into an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Sandy Creek to provide municipal planning services.
  4. Sheriff’s Office – ARPA Revenue Replacement Project – Armored Vehicle: Request that the Board of Commissioners approve one of the Revenue Replacement Projects that is part of the overall American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) implementation. This project, titled Armored Rapid Response Vehicle on the approved list, is the purchase of a specialty vehicle for the Sheriff’s Office at a value of just under $330,000. Further request the Board of Commissioners award the contract for this project to Lenco Industries Inc. utilizing the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Fire/EMS/Law Enforcement Specialty Vehicles Procurement Program Contract.
  5. Sheriff’s Office – GHSP Traffic Unit Grant Award Acceptance: Request the Board of Commissioners accept a grant award with the North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program (GHSP) which will allow for the creation of a Traffic Unit at the Sheriff’s Office. The grant provides for federal funding of three deputy positions, vehicles, and associated equipment. The total value of the grant is $331,367.00 with a 15% county match of $58,477 for a total project cost of $389,844 the first year.
  6. Utilities – Utilities Operation Center Building Expansion Project: Request that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Chairman and Clerk to the Board to execute the contract with Paragon Building Corporation in the amount of $1,512,976 for the construction of the Utility Operations Center Building Expansion project, approve additional funds in the amount of $520,576 for the project, authorize the associated budget amendment, and authorize the notice to proceed.

Additionally, some meetings 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.

More information about Board of Commissioners meetings and public comment policies is at brunswickcountync.gov/board-commissioners.

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Media Inquiries

For media inquiries, contact the Communications Director at 910.253.2995 or email meagan.kascsak@brunswickcountync.gov