Johanna Beachy

The board meeting agenda includes the approval of various consent items such as appointments to the Board of Equalization and Review, the awarding of a service side arm to a retiring captain, and the acceptance of additional state funding for maternal health. The meeting also features recognitions of foreign exchange students, a proclamation for Black History Month, and a resolution to honor a Revolutionary War soldier. Key discussion topics include a public hearing on flood hazard area regulations, a zoning map amendment request, a funding request for the Harnett Lee Veterans Treatment Court, a proposal for IT core infrastructure migration, and deliberations regarding the Farmland Preservation Fund.

The agenda for the meeting included approval of the consent agenda, which covered minutes from the January 15-16, 2026 Board Retreat Days 1 and 2, and the February 16, 2026 Regular Meeting and Closed Session Minutes. Other consent items included Board of Equalization and Review appointments, a resolution awarding a service side arm to a retiring Captain, and acceptance of additional state funding for Maternal Health. The meeting was scheduled to include special presentations on environmental law and economic development perspectives on data centers and fracking, public comments, discussions on Old Business such as conservation easement policy and budget amendments, and New Business items including a request for funding for the Harnett Lee Veterans Treatment Court and authorization for an IT core infrastructure migration project.

The agenda for the meeting included several items under the Consent Agenda for action, such as the acceptance of the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Welfare Grant, approval of the Lee County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council FY2025-2026 Budget Revision, contract approval for the RAVE Public Safety Emergency Mass Notification System, approval of a Memorandum of Agreement for the Private Jacob Gaster Memorial Marker, and approval of a Lease with Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. The agenda also scheduled a Public Hearing regarding UDO Flood Hazard Area Regulations Update and Floodplain Map Update, followed by Public Comments. Old Business included a Planning Board recommendation on a Zoning Map Amendment Request, and New Business covered a request to appear for Harnett Lee Veterans Treatment Court and the Information Technology Core Infrastructure Migration.

The Lee County Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a multi-year strategic financial roadmap for major capital improvements exceeding $500,000, spanning Fiscal Years 2025/2026 through 2029/2030. It focuses on addressing community needs and population growth by guiding taxpayer investment across K-12 education, higher/workforce education, community development, and public safety projects. The plan emphasizes adherence to financial policies, strategic alignment of projects with revenue growth, and prudent debt management to minimize long-term financial impact and avoid tax rate increases.

The agenda for this meeting included several items under the Consent Agenda, such as approving the minutes from the January 5, 2026 Regular Meeting, a lease agreement with Daymark Recovery Services, Inc., and 2026 fee proposals for pool management services at OT Sloan Pool and Horton Pool. Other consent items involved Youth Sports Grants, the Food Truck Permit Fee Schedule, approval of a Tier 2 Grant Application for Emergency Management, and the adoption of the Cape Fear Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Board planned to address recognitions, including a Proclamation Recognizing Black History Month, followed by public comments. Old Business included a Planning Board recommendation on a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning Request), and New Business included the FY 2025 Financial Statement Presentation.