Summary for the October 6, 2025 Pitt County Board of Commissioners Meeting

Held at Eugene James Auditorium of the County Administration Building located at 1717 West 5th Street, Greenville, N.C. 27834

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Approval of Agenda

Item: Name
Motion: Motion Info
Action: Motion passed
Vote Total: Yes: 5 No: 4
Vote Record:

• Ann Floyd Huggins: Yes
• Benji Holloman: No
• Chris W. Nunnally: Yes
• Gary Weaver: No
• Mac Manning: Yes
• Mark Smith: Yes
• Mary Perkins-Williams: Yes
• Melvin McLawhorn: No
• Rochelle Brown: No

Presentation Item

Item: Proclamation Recognizing National 4-H Week
Motion: Adopt the proclamation as presented encouraging Pitt County residents to become aware of and involved in 4-H to enhance leadership development in  our youth
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Proclamation Recognizing 2025 National Fire Prevention Week
Motion: Motion to adopt the 2025 National Fire Prevention Week Proclamation.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Public Hearings

Item: Amendments to the Pitt County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance
Motion: Approve the proposed amendments with an effective date of October 6, 2025, and adopt the replacement pages in the Code of Ordinances book and update the historical notes. Amend the Pitt County Manual of Fees to include a $50 fee for review of erosion control plans for lots less than one acre and part of a common plan of development.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Items for Report

Item: Monthly Financial Report for the General Fund, Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, and EMS Fund as of August 31, 2025
Motion: Approve the August 2025 Monthly Financial Report as presented.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Items for Consent

Item: Approval of Minutes
Motion: Motion to approve the September 15, 2025 minutes.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Budget Amendment- Cooperative Extension- Food Council Coordinator Grant $6,000 (No County Funds)
Motion: Motion to accept grant funds as presented.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Budget Amendment- Cooperative Extension- Food Nutrition Educator Grant $8,500 (No County Funds)
Motion: Motion to accept the grant and recognize the funds by approving the budget amendment attached
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Budget Amendment- Cooperative Extension- Healthy Communities Grant $7,000 (No County Funds)
Motion: Motion to accept the grant and recognize the funds by approving the budget amendment attached.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Budget Amendment - Public Health - Diabetes Program - Public Health $500 (No County Funds)
Motion: Recommend approval of the budget motion attached.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Budget Amendment - Prior Year Refund for Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Programs - $1344 (No County Funds)
Motion: Approve budget amendment as presented.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Budget Amendment - Planning - Pitt County Rapid Rehousing Support - $25,000 (No County Funds)
Motion: Motion to accept the grant and approve the budget amendment allocating $25,000 to Our Journey Home.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Budget Amendment - EMS - Vehicle Fuel and Maintenance Expenses - $115,000
Motion: Approve budget amendment as presented.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Sheriff's Office - Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulants, and Substance-Abuse Program - FY22 Competitive Grant Award Extension for $1.3 Million (No County Funds)
Motion: Staff recommends acceptance the 1-year no-cost extension.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Lease Program for Buyout Properties
Motion: Motion to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Lease of Pitt County Owned Property
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Resolution Honoring Scott Tanner's Retirement and Awarding him his Badge and Handgun
Motion: Motion to approve resolution awarding Scott Tanner his current badge and handgun for retirement.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Request for Distribution of NCDPI Public School Building Renovation and Repair Fund to Pitt County Schools - $1,000,000 (No County Funds)
Motion: Motion to authorize Pitt County Staff and Pitt County Schools Staff to apply for NCDPI Public School Building Renovation and Repair funds and authorize the Chairman to sign the distribution request.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Items for Decision

Item: Add a Telecommunicator position to the Pitt County Office of the Sheriff, to be (fully or partially) funded by the Town of Winterville
Motion: Motion to add one telecommunicator position to the Pitt County Office of the Sheriff, and direct the County Manager to work with the Town of Winterville and bring back an Interlocal Agreement addressing the service provided and cost contribution by the Town.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Request for 4 new FTEs - Social Services - SW Investigative/Assessment & Treatment - $364,052
Motion: Motion to approve the addition of 4 new FTEs and approve budget amendment as presented.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Contract for Design of the Park within Pitt County Office Park ($150,000)
Motion: Approve the contract and authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with L.E. Wooten & Company for design services.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Contract Award for Detention Center ID Lab Roof Replacement ($88,100)
Motion: Select Curtis Construction as the Contractor for this project and authorize the County Manager to execute a contract with Curtis Construction in an amount of $88,100.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Amend the Contract with C&D Landfill, Inc. for Disposal of Construction and Demolition Waste
Motion: Authorize the Chairman to execute contract Change Order #8 for the disposal of the C&D Waste.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Personnel Ordinance Updates - Criminal History Record Checks
Motion: Motion to approve the attached addition to the Pitt County Personnel Ordinance. Section 76. Criminal History Record Checks.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Request to apply for funding- Sheriff's Office- BJA FY25 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to Support Law - $2 Million
Motion: Allow Sheriff's Office to apply for this Federal Funding Opportunity.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Reappointment to the Ayden Planning Board
Motion: Nomination of Jerry Cox to the Ayden Planning Board.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Item: Reappointments to the Pitt County Planning Board
Motion: Nominate Thompson Forbes and Steve Little for reappointment to the Pitt County Planning Board.
Action: Motion passed (Unanimous)

Approval of Adjournment

Item: Adjourn
Motion: Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m
Vote Total: Yes: 8 No: 1
Vote Record:

• Ann Floyd Huggins: Yes
• Benji Holloman: No
• Chris W. Nunnally: Yes
• Gary Weaver: Yes
• Mac Manning: Yes
• Mark Smith: Yes
• Mary Perkins-Williams: Yes
• Melvin McLawhorn: Yes
• Rochelle Brown: Yes