Jerry Groves
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Top issues during term (20)
Water and Sewer Infrastructure Investments
A $4.3 million first-phase grant application; multiple phases to follow.
Large-Scale Residential Development in Long Creek Township
With roughly 1,023 new hookups expected, one commenter argued impact fees of $3,000 per lot could generate over $3 million for water infrastructure.
Cemetery Identification and Protection
Unknown; an ordinance and mapping effort would carry staff costs.
Maple Hill Postal Service Operations
No county dollars, but real costs for residents — fuel and time for a 40-mile round trip.
Feral Cat Management Policy
Unknown until an ordinance and program design come back to the board.
Well Filtration and Water Infrastructure Investments
Well filtration would cost $1,171,729, with additional utility design and specification spending of nearly $50,000.
RV park and campground special use permit (SUP 2026-58)
Could add tourism spending but also enforcement and road maintenance demands.
Vacant Board Seats Following Commissioner Brad George's Departure
Keeping the board fully staffed prevents any costly decision-making delays for ongoing county projects.
Feral cat management and trap-neuter-release
A county-supported TNR program would carry financial and vaccination obligations still being studied.
Bus Driver Shortage and Transportation
The county's share would be $165,908.10 for FY 2027-2028.
236-Lot RV Park and Campground in Holly Township
Unknown.
Emergency Services Merger — REDLG Obligations
Overtime costs are unchanged from pre-merger levels and are expected to decline as new hires come on.
Infrastructure and Controlled Growth Initiative
The multi-year effort will span several fiscal years and likely require spending on outside engineering and environmental consultants.
Proposed 930-home 55+ community in Topsail Township
The developer estimates over $500 million in developed tax value and roughly $4 million in annual tax revenue.
Topsail Township commercial rezone of 0.31-acre parcel
CFCC Burgaw building roof leaks
State options need a 15% county match or a 1-to-3 match; no total figure given.
Abbey Nature Preserve trailhead — $500,000 PARTF grant
A $500,000 state grant requiring a county match per the associated budget amendment.
Wyndwater commercial expansion along US 17
Commercial rezoning in Topsail Township
Topsail Township Wastewater Treatment Facility Rezoning
The plant is privately funded by the utility, but it could unlock thousands of future water and sewer connections that shape growth costs for the county.
Decisions during term (288)
Recorded while Groves was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Agenda amended: Desmond Jordan recognition added; 21.1 tabled
REZONE 2026-99 (Long Creek) tabled to November 16
Consent agenda items 8.1–8.4 approved
Resolution honoring Fire Marshal Amy Burton approved
Ordinance on range safety employees approved, with follow-up requested
Meeting minutes (9/21, 10/5, 10/19) approved as item 9.3
REZONE 2026-99 rescheduled to December 7 in Burgaw
Approval of the Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes from September 21, October 5, and October 19, 2026
Adoption of agenda and excusal of absent members
Consent agenda items 8.1 and 8.3-8.6
8.2 / 9.05 DSS budget ordinance amendment ($254,546.89)
9.1 Duke Energy easement for courthouse intersection improvement
9.2 Duke Energy easement at Station 18 on Highway 17
9.3 Solid waste enforcement officer position ($65,701)
9.4 PARTF grant acceptance for Abbey Nature Preserve trailhead ($500,000)
9.5 Tyler Technologies SaaS budget amendment ($245,628)
21.1 REZONE 2026-99 (630 acres, 1,023 homes, Long Creek Township)
21.2 REZONE 2026-100 (404 acres, 930 homes, 55+, Topsail Township)
21.3 SUP 2026-58 (236-site RV park and campground, Holly Township)
Approval of Board of County Commissioners minutes from September 21, 2026
Voting record (19)
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