Columbus County Commissioners Meeting

Columbus County Board of Commissioners

127 W. Webster St, Whiteville, NC 28472

AGENDA

Monday, February 17, 2025

• 4:00 P.M. – Closed Session
• 6:30 P.M. – Regular Session

1. Meeting Called to Order

• Chairman: Lavern Coleman

Closed Session

• Purpose:
  • Attorney-Client Privilege (N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(A)(3))
  • Personnel Matters (N.C.G.S. § 143-318.11(A)(6))

Recess Closed Session and Resume Regular Session at 6:30 P.M.

Regular Session Agenda

2. Invocation

• Given by: Commissioner Brent Watts

3. Pledge of Allegiance

• Led by: Vice Chairman Chris Smith

4. Approval of Agenda

5. Public Input

6. Administration – Employee Spotlight

• Recognizing: Brandon Grigsby (Health Services)
• Presented by: County Manager Eddie Madden

7. Proclamation – Honoring Heroic 911 Actions

• Recognizing:
  • Angel McPherson (911 Telecommunicator)
  • Jadiel Heitt (for saving his brother’s life)
• Action: Adoption of Proclamation

Presentations & Resolutions

8. Southeastern Community College – Apprenticeship Program Update

• Presenter: Denise Young (Director of Apprenticeship Programs)

9. Airport – Name Change Resolution

• Request: Change Columbus County Municipal Airport to Columbus County Regional Airport
• Requested by: Phil Edwards (Airport Director)
• Approved by: Airport Authority

Public Hearings & Ordinances

10. Planning Board – Public Hearing for New RV Ordinance

• Purpose: Regulating RVs, Campers, and Travel Trailers
• Proposed Date: March 3, 2025, at 6:30 P.M.
• Requested by: Gary Lanier (EDC/Planning Director)

11. Planning Board – Public Hearing for Special Use Permit

• Purpose: Approve Duplex Apartment Community (Multi-Family Dwelling)
• Proposed Date: March 3, 2025, at 6:30 P.M.
• Requested by: Gary Lanier (EDC/Planning Director)

Reports & Approvals

12. Department of Social Services (DSS) – Monthly Report

• Presented by: Dwella Hall (DSS Director)

13. Finance – HUD REAC Submission Services

• Approval Requested for: Mauldin & Jenkins’ Engagement Letter
• Requested by: Heather Woody (Interim Finance Director)

14. Finance – Contract Extension for Ryan Marlar

• Request: 3-Year Extension for Financial Statement Preparation
• Requested by: Heather Woody (Interim Finance Director)

15. Finance – First Reading of New Budget Amendment Policy

• Requested by: Heather Woody (Interim Finance Director)

16. Finance – Approval of Capital Projects, Budget Adjustments & Purchase Orders

• Requested by: Heather Woody (Interim Finance Director)
• Approval Includes:
  • Airport AWOS Project - $67,140
  • SCIF Capital Project Closeout
  • Sheriff’s Office Insurance Proceeds - $13,689
  • Health Services Child Health Grant - $1,687
  • Departmental Budget Adjustments (-$214,715)
  • Various Departmental Purchase Orders

Appointments & Re-Appointments

17. Board & Committee Appointments

• Board of Adjustments:
  • Zone I: Frank Charles Merritt (Term Expiring 01/21/2025)

Water & Sewer Districts Meeting

18. Columbus County Water & Sewer Districts (I-V) Meeting

• No new business to conduct
• Adjournment of Water & Sewer Meeting

Closing Remarks & Adjournment

19. Commissioner & County Manager Comments

20. Adjournment