Randy Thompson

Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader Cameras

The related Axon transcription add-on costs $99,672 per year; the overall Axon contract runs about $4.2 million.

Absentee ballot review

Zero direct hit to your wallet, though local elections shape where your tax dollars actually go.

Election Day ballot counting and canvass

While voting itself is free, the policies these commissioners pass will directly shape your local property taxes and county spending.

UDO Text Amendments and State Law Compliance (HB 1222)

Administrative costs associated with updating county codes and processing reviews.

Water Capacity and Fire Flow in Southern Brunswick County

Potential future capital outlays for water infrastructure upgrades and looping lines.

Water Shortage Response Plan and Water Emergency Ordinance

Residents who ignore the new watering schedule could face local fines, while the county saves money on long-term water treatment and infrastructure strain.

Village at Town Creek Planned Development (PD-181)

Private capital investment for housing construction and road safety improvements.

Heron Bluff Major Subdivision (172 homes)

Property values and local infrastructure spending near the proposed site hold steady for now.

Creation of Brunswick County Cemetery Committee

Minimal fiscal impact, primarily involving staff time for mapping and enforcement.

Handling of Planning Public Hearings and Meeting Length

Planning Board Leadership Controversy

Leaning Pine Planned Development Extension

Chappell Loop Road Rezoning to Commercial-Intensive

Cumulative Flooding and Stormwater Management

Could increase upfront development costs but reduce long-term public drainage repair expenses.

Volunteer Fire Department Contract Negotiations

Involves millions in potential county subsidies and funding support for volunteer fire departments.

Wastewater Treatment Capacity and State Allocation Rules

Affects infrastructure development timelines and utility capital projects.

Fiscal Year 2027 County Budget Adoption

Balances at $324 million in general fund revenues and expenditures with no property tax rate increase.

Highway 211 Corridor Commercial Rezoning (Summerlin Commercial)

Increases local property tax values and commercial investment potential.

Open Burning Regulations and State Authority

Potential future costs if local monitoring or air quality programs are established.

Severe Drought and Water Shortage Restrictions

Potential savings or revenue opportunities if treated wastewater is successfully permitted for commercial use.

Approval of Consent Agenda (Items V.1–V.16)

Public Health Accreditation Required Rules and Policies Assessment (VI.3)

National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Proclamation (VI.2)

Water Shortage Response Plan and Water Emergency Ordinance Updates (VII.1)

Axon Transcription Software Amendment (VIII.1)

Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) Award Approval (VIII.2)

Hydrant Bulk Water Policy Updates (VIII.3)

Motion to Request Resignation of Planning Board Chairman Clifton Cheek

Board Appointment — Calabash Planning and Zoning Board ETJ Appointee (IX.1)

Clerk to the Board - Approval of the JCPC Roster Effective September 2026

Clerk to the Board - Meeting Minutes — October 19, 2026, Regular Meeting and Special Meetings

County Attorney - Calabash Pointe, Ph 3, Units 157-181 Deed of Dedication

County Attorney - Hewett Landing, Phase 2, Lots 17-24 and 86-245 Deed of Dedication

Finance - Fiscal Items

Health Services - Health and Human Services - NC Department of Commerce Memorandum of Understanding FY 27-30

Health Services - NC DHHS, Division of Child and Family Well-Being and Division of Public Health FY 2027 Consolidated Agreement Amendment 2

Operation Services - Nash Equipment Company - Agreement for Mini Excavator

Operation Services - Shallotte Warehouse Internet Service Upfit

Social Services - State-County Memorandum of Understanding

Tax - November 2026 Tax Releases

Motion to Request Resignation of Planning Board Chairman Clifton Cheek

Believed planning board leadership should change after it approved a development over staff's recommendation.

UDO Text Amendments Related to HB 1222

Expressed opposition regarding the quasi-judicial hearing provisions mandated by state law.

Approval of Rezoning Case Z-941 Appeal Request

Overturn Staff Decision on Pointe Grand Long Beach Stormwater Permit

Cited potential inadequacies in the stormwater flow study based on physical site conditions.

Pause ALPR Procurement and Direct Administrative Review

Letter of Support for Novant Health Bed Expansion

Fire Fee Agreed-Upon Procedures Agreement

Table Modification to Public Comment and Public Hearing Policies

Rezoning Case Z-936 Approval

Rezoning Case Z-938 Approval

Special Use Permit Case 26-12S - Salty Paws Dog Daycare Approval

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Ordinance, Fees, Capital Improvement Plan, and Opioid Settlement Fund Resolution

Expressed concerns regarding wastewater capital outlay and funding for future development infrastructure.

Deeds of Dedication for Water and Sewer Infrastructure

Voted to deny the infrastructure dedications due to capacity and regulatory concerns.

Motion to Request Planning Board Member Resignation

Brought the motion forward requesting the member's resignation.

Commissioner Sykes made the motion to approve the medical plan through the NCHIP with the removal weight loss GLP-1 medication, authorized the County Manager to sign the associated documents and sched

Renewal of NCHIP Medical Plan and Removal of Weight-Loss GLP-1 Coverage

Motion to Restrict Planning Board Applications

Wanted to halt additional project reviews to prevent adding to approved lot numbers while DEQ wastewater issues are pending.