Jade Batchelor

The meeting included the swearing in of members, approval of minutes, and discussion of special use applications. Two special use applications were reviewed: Queens Ridge Commercial Site SUP-2025-00010, involving proposed retail buildings, and Parlette Accessory Structure SUP-2025-00011, concerning a proposed accessory structure. The board also entertained public comments, comments from board of adjustment members, and planning department staff comments.

The meeting included discussions on adopting the agenda, approving consent items, and a public comment period where concerns about health and drug use in the county were raised. A public hearing was held regarding proposed installment financing for Northwood Park Middle School improvements. The board addressed the annual settlement of the tax collector, settlements for current and prior years' taxes, and approved an order of collection. They also discussed a requirement response to the audit report and approved a resolution for a settlement with Kroger regarding opioid matters. Additionally, they reaffirmed their program for the opioid settlement and discussed the strategic plan, building trust within departments, and preparations for the approaching tropical storm.

The meeting included an invocation and pledge of allegiance, recognition of elected officials, and a motion to have county employees move to the front of the room. The board adopted the agenda and addressed approval items on the consent agenda, with one item removed for separate consideration. A proclamation was presented for Enslow County Farmers Market Week, and a public comment period addressed various community concerns. A public hearing was held regarding the doubleR farm rezoning request, involving a proposal to rezone a portion of a property from Rural Agriculture (RA) to Residential 10 (R10).

The meeting included discussions and presentations on various topics, including Elder Abuse Awareness Month, an annual report from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension, and a presentation on flu deaths in Onslow County. The proposed fiscal year 2526 budget was also presented, which includes no new taxes and is driven by state and federal program money.

The meeting included a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a proclamation recognizing the 225th Anniversary of President George Washington's Southern tour and his stop in Onslow County. The board discussed resoning cases, including LZ 2016-9 for extending the phase three of the Campground and LZ 2016-14.