FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The following is a summary of the March 18, 2024, Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting, which was held at 6.45 p.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse. To view the agenda and supporting materials for this meeting, go to www.cumberlandcountync.gov/bocmeetingmaterials.
Vice Chairwoman Dr. Toni Stewart opened the meeting by inviting Cumberland County Schools Teacher Assistant Ebony Chisholm to lead the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Glenn Adams recognized March as Women’s History Month and shared a presentation from the County’s Public Information Office featuring photos of the County’s female leaders including County commissioners, assistant managers, department heads, Clerk of Court, and judges. Adams thanked the County’s female leaders for their leadership and contributions to Cumberland County.
The Board recognized Fayetteville State University Hometown Bronco Queens Madison McLaughlin, Little Miss Hometown Bronco Queen; First Runner-Up Alyvia Adderly; Preteen Miss Hometown Bronco Queen Marie Whitaker; First Runner-Up Bailee Swinton; Second Runner-Up Sonia Ross, and Third Runner-Up Chloe Jones.
Commissioners recognized Vice Chairwoman Stewart for her appointment to the State Health Coordinating Council. The Council is responsible for developing an annual State Medical Facilities Plan, which is approved by the Governor and aims to promote cost-effective approaches, expand health care services to the medically underserved and encourage quality health services. Chief District Court Judge Toni King administering the oath of office to Vice Chairwoman Stewart during the meeting.
The Board unanimously approved the following items as part of the CONSENT AGENDA, unless otherwise noted below.
A. Approval of Proclamation Recognizing March 2024 as Women's History Month
B. Approval of Proclamation Recognizing March 2024 as Social Workers Month
C. Approval of Formal Bid Award for Solid Waste Service Truck
D. Approval of Formal Bid Award and Contract for Cumberland County Community Transportation Program Services
E. Approval of the Cumberland County Community Transportation Program (CTP) Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP)
F. Approval of the Community Transportation Program (CTP) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy
G. Approval of FY24 Cumberland County Community Transportation Program (CTP) System Safety Plan (SSP) Updates
H. Approval of 2023 Portable Radio Project Grant Award and Associated Budget Ordinance Amendment B#240221
I. Proof of Publication of Notice of Public Hearing Held March 4, 2024
J. Approval of Contract for Production Drive Extension and Site Preparation for Sandhills Road Industrial Site
K. Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendments for the March 18, 2024, Board of Commissioners' Agenda
L. Approval of Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Agenda Session Items
- Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Solid Waste Gas Services
- Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Solid Wastewater Quality Services
- Resolution to Accept NCDEQ Grant Award for Ann Street Landfill Sediment Ponds
- Fiscal Year 2025 Health Insurance Benefit Plan Changes
PUBLIC HEARINGS were held for the following items:
A. Case # MH-6638-2023 - Order to Demolish or Remove a Dilapidated Structure Located at 3376 King Charles Road, Fayetteville, NC. Code Enforcement staff received a complaint regarding a dilapidated structure located at 3376 King Charles Road, Fayetteville. Based on the complaint, staff investigated the home and began the process to have the home demolished as it is now beyond repair. Following a duly noticed hearing, the property owners were ordered to bring the property into legal compliance by the County hearing officer. The property owners have failed to correct the situation, and an ordinance directing the demolition of the structure is necessary to bring the property into compliance. The Board voted unanimously to approve demolition of the property.
Rezoning Cases
B. Case ZON-23-0035: Rezoning from A1 Agricultural District to RR Rural Residential District or to a more restrictive zoning district for 1.44 +/- acres; located at 6516 Lina Drive, submitted by Patricia Dix (owner). The Board voted unanimously to approve this request.
C. Case ZON-23-0037: Rezoning from R10 Residential District to R6A Residential District or to a more restrictive zoning district for 0.51 +/- acres; located at 4206 Longview Avenue, submitted by Clinton Jackson Jr. (owner). The Board voted unanimously to deny the request and to approve an alternative rezoning to R20A Residential.
D. Case ZON-24-0001: Rezoning from R40A Residential District to R30 Residential District or to a more restrictive zoning district for 1.53 +/- acres; located on the west side of the intersection of Chicken Foot Road and McCall Road, submitted by Harrell Builders of NC, LLC (owner). The Board voted unanimously to approve this request.
E. Case ZON-24-0002: Rezoning from M(P) Planned Industrial District, M(P)/CU Planned Industrial District Conditional Use, and C(P)/CU Planned Commercial District Conditional Use to C(P) Planned Commercial District or to a more restrictive zoning district for 36.74 +/- acres; located at 548 Wilkes Road, submitted by Dixon Soffe (agent) on behalf of Myrover-Reese Fellowship Homes, Inc (owner). The Board voted unanimously to approve this request subject to the use restrictions in the existing overlay district.
The following ITEMS OF BUSINESS were discussed:
A. Consideration of Proposed Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Work Sessions and Budget Public Hearing – County Manager Clarence Grier recommended the following schedule related to the FY 2025 Recommended Budget. All meetings will be held in the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse.
The Board voted unanimously to approve this item.
- Budget Presentation – May 23 at 7 p.m. in Room 118
- Budget Work Session – May 30 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 564
- Budget Public Hearing/Optional Work Session – June 5 at 7 p.m. in Room 118
- Budget Work Session – June 11 at 1 p.m. in Room 564
- Budget Work Session – June 19 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 564
- Budget Work Session (if needed) – June 20 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 564
B. Consideration of a Resolution from Community Development Foundation Requesting Funds to Provide Services for Developing the Black Voice and History Museum – At its Jan. 16, 2024 meeting, the Board approved a contract with Community Development Foundation to provide services for developing the Black Voice and History Museum in Downtown Fayetteville, subject to Community Development Foundation adopting and presenting to the board of commissioners the resolution required by G.S. § 153A-437 to request the funds and describe the intended use of the funds. The resolution has been provided. The Board voted unanimously to approve an agreement to provide the requested funding.
C. Consideration of Design-Build Team Selection for Government Services Center Parking Deck - Staff recommend the selection of Samet/Creech as the preferred choice to provide Professional Services in the form of a Design-Build Team for the Government Services Center Parking Deck Project following an RFQ that was issued and closed on Dec. 11, 2023, with evaluation and scoring conducted by a staff panel. The Board voted 5-to-2 to select Samet/Creech.
Commissioners made the following APPOINTMENTS:
A. Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee (1 Vacancy) – The Board approved Sigma Smith to the vacant Aging Service Provider position.
B. Mid-Carolina Aging Advisory Council (1 Vacancy) – The Board approved Charles McLaurin to the vacant position.
C. Farm Advisory Board (1 Vacancy) – The Board approved Joey Short to the vacant position.
The Board then went into CLOSED SESSION to discuss Attorney Client Privilege Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) and Economic Development pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4).
The Board adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
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