Gary Weaver

Data Center Development and Proposed Moratorium

Potential loss of speculative tax revenue countered by protecting household utility rates and public infrastructure from heavy strain.

Animal Services Response Times and Enforcement

Potential need for enhanced staffing or operational restructuring within Animal Services.

Lake Glenwood Dam Repairs and Flood Resiliency

Projected capital expenditure of approximately $2.585 million, partially offset by potential state and federal grants.

Consolidation of Human Services Agencies

None for county taxpayers — both are funded from outside sources.

County Administration Building Financing and Construction

Estimated annual debt service of approximately $4.7 million over 20 years at an anticipated 5.1% interest rate.

Pitt Area Transit Uber Grant Pilot

Uber pilot involves $50,000 grant and $5,000 local match; CTP application seeks $256,751 with a $38,513 match.

Animal Services Spay and Neuter Clinic

Potential need for enhanced staffing or operational restructuring within Animal Services.

Highway 118 Intersection Safety Improvements

State-funded if NCDOT proceeds — no county money attached to the resolution.

Michael Hammond Wholesale Farm Equipment Rezoning

Generates local economic activity and adds to the county's commercial tax base.

Inspections Vehicle Replacement

$110,474 in county funds if approved.

Veterans recognition

None.

USDA Agricultural Center lease extension

Higher rent per square foot from the USDA means a little more lease revenue for the county, with no cost to taxpayers.

Sheriff's Office contracts and EMS radio funding

The EMS radios use insurance money, not county funds; the other two come from existing budget sources.

John Durwood Lawrence, Jr. Commercial Rezoning

Generates typical economic activity associated with commercial property development.

Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras) Privacy Concerns

Pitt Area Transit (PATS) Relocation Contract

Projected capital cost estimated at approximately $2.7 million funded via general fund reserves.

New EMS Station Construction in Government Circle

Capital project cost utilizing approved CIP funds, with design contract not to exceed $97,000.

FY 2026-2027 Recommended Budget

Sets county-wide spending and funding levels for the upcoming fiscal year.

library logo controversy

While no major costs were explicitly detailed, taxpayer money likely went into designing the scrapped logo and will be spent again on a replacement.

county commission elections

PAC spending can drive up campaign costs and may affect future county budget and zoning decisions that carry real fiscal consequences for residents.

Approval of consent agenda (items 9.1–9.10)

USDA Agricultural Center lease extension

Expansion of Consolidated Human Services Board to 17 members

Proclamations for veterans and hunger/homelessness awareness

Motion to enter closed session

Approval of closed session minutes

Approval of Agenda – Chairman Smith

Approval of Minutes - Kimberly Hines

Budget Amendment - Inspections - Purchase of New Vehicles - $110,474 – Ken Brann

Resolution Supporting the North Carolina Department of Transportation Improvements to the Intersection of SR 1725 (County Home Road) and SR 1753 (Stokestown-St Johns Road) - Jonas Hill

Approval of Meeting Agenda with Removal

Approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Consistency Statement

Approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Reasonableness Statement

Approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Auctions

Approval of September 2026 Tax Collection Report

Approval of Monthly Financial Report

Approval of NACO Building Better Futures Youth Council Initiative

Approval of Consent Agenda

Scheduling of Public Hearing for Data Center Temporary Moratorium

Appointments to Nursing Home/Adult Care Home Advisory Committee

Lake Glenwood Dam Repair Plan Continuation

Questioned whether repairing the dam was the most responsible way to address flood and runoff risks from upstream commercial development.

Motion to continue moving forward with development of the current plan proposal, continue to seek all grant avenues, but done so in a way that we do not lose our current grant award.

Motion to Adjourn at 9:13 p.m.

Maintain current mitigation efforts and pursue the FEMA Mitigation Grant thereby rejecting all bids; authorize the Chairman to sign a letter of support for the grant. Rebid the project under Federal G

Lake Glenwood Dam Due Diligence and FEMA Grant Pursuit

Fire Service Funding Allocation Motion

Lake Glenwood Dam Repair Contract Award

Designation of NACo Voting Delegate

Designation of NCACC Voting Delegate

Motion to designate Commissioner Weaver as the voting delegate for the NACo Annual Conference and submit paperwork.

Motion to allocate $850,000 to Farmville toward the cost of their new facility and an additional $100,000 to Bethel for the purchase of fire apparatus.

Motion to designate Commissioner Mary Perkins-Williams as the voting delegate for the NCACC Annual Conference and submit paperwork to the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners by August 1

Motion to select Trader Construction to perform the repair work on the Lake Glenwood Dam; authorize the County Manager to sign a contract with Trader in the amount of $2,585,250 with contingency; and

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.

Motion to adopt the proposed budget as presented.

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

Stonewood Solar Rezoning Consistency and Approval Motions

Stonewood Solar Rezoning Denial

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m.

Adopt the following consistency statement: The request is consistent with the Envision Pitt County 2045 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The area requested for rezoning is designated as Agricultural and O

Approve the request by Stonewood Solar, LLC to rezone 235.89 acres owned by OM, LLC located at the northwestern corner of the intersection of NC 903 North and SR 1517 (Oakley Road); and the southern s

The Board of Commissioners finds that this request is consistent with the Envision Pitt County 2045 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The area requested for rezoning is designated as Agricultural and Open

Motion to approve the agenda.

Approval of Agenda

Provide Law Enforcement Service for Mr. Beast LLC

Motion to approve the contract.

Mission, Vision, and Core Values Approval

Pitt County Strategic Plan Approval

Approve the revised Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Approve the Pitt County Strategic Plan.