Houston Crumpler

The meeting included public information updates from NCDOT, the YMCA, the Library, and Dewberry Engineers regarding water projects. Key action items involved presenting a Position Paper asserting the Town of Fuquay-Varina's Interbasin Transfer Request as "Unreasonable," receiving public comments, and holding a discussion on the County's official position. Other action items included discussions on the Solid Waste Ordinance & Fee Schedule, a resolution opposing the expansion of the Chemours Fayetteville Works Facility, and the Roseboro Dive Team Contract. Board appointments to the Sampson County Health Department Advisory Committee were also addressed.

The meeting commenced with the pledge of allegiance and devotion. A key procedural item involved amending the agenda to remove item number three, which was then rescheduled for the following month's meeting. Public information included a discussion on the successful bond refunding of 2015 limited obligation bonds, which resulted in over $2 million in total cash flow savings over ten years, equating to approximately $195,000 in annual budgetary savings, and also led to the county's credit rating being upgraded by S&P to double A minus. Water project updates covered the Ivanhoe project, the GFL project enrollment period offering reduced tap fees, the permitting stage for Clement Phase Two, work commencing on Southern Wales, and updates on Old Warsaw Road, which now requires an environmental study. The Iron Magnes plant issue is being addressed via a conference call with the contractor and a second engineering firm. County Manager comments addressed concerns regarding the Fugquway Verina interbasin transfer request, which will be brought back to the board in February with pros and cons analysis. The manager also noted the North Carolina House of Representatives' committee on property tax reduction and reform, emphasizing the significant reliance of county operations (nearly 60% of total revenues) on property taxes. Other updates included information on vegetation trimming by Duke Energy, the upcoming Samson 360 economic development event, a community college dedication, a regional incident management team academy, and an elected officials roundtable.

The meeting included a public information segment covering the 2015 Limited Obligation Bonds Refund Update and a Water Projects Update. The Consent Agenda addressed multiple items, such as changing the July 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting date to avoid the Independence Day holiday, adopting the updated Title VI Plan for Sampson County Public Transportation, approving the surplus of a Sheriff's Department service weapon for a retiring official, authorizing grant applications for Senior Services for urgent repairs and wheelchair ramps, authorizing a contract for lobbying services, and approving tax adjustments and budget amendments. The agenda also included appointments to the Sampson County Health Department Advisory Committee, board information reviews, a public comment period, and a closed session regarding ongoing investigations.

The Sampson County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular meeting to discuss various topics. The board addressed the organization of the board, received a water projects update, and handled a consent agenda including approvals for minutes, property tax exclusions, exemptions, tax refunds, and budget amendments. A public hearing was held for the naming of private roads. Action items included addressing animal waste spills, an engineering contract with Kimley-Horn, test and production wells, water main extensions, a subdivision preliminary plan, road abandonment, and road additions. The board also discussed appointments to the Library Board and held a public comment period and a closed session regarding attorney-client privilege.

The Sampson County Board of Commissioners convened for a meeting to discuss several key items. These included a presentation on Foundation Forward, an update from NCDOT on highway projects, information on a Digital Inclusion Grant awarded to the Sampson-Clinton Public Library, and an update on ongoing water projects. The board also addressed a consent agenda covering items such as budget approvals, contract authorizations, property tax exclusions, and tax refunds. A public hearing was held regarding the Series 2015 Limited Obligation Bonds Refinancing. Additionally, the board considered a resolution authorizing the county to refinance installment payment obligations related to these bonds.