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Private sale — 276 By W S Drive
Motion: Approve setting a private sale for property at 276 By W S Drive with full payment not to exceed 120 days.
Mover/second: Mister Cameron (mover); Mister Veil (second) — as stated at the meeting.
Vote tally: Unanimous voice vote (recorded as “All votes say aye”); individual roll call not recorded in transcript.
Outcome: Approved.

Water service for Duncan’s estate — funding request
Motion 1 (failed): Approve $75,000 to provide water service per the request presented at the meeting.
Mover/second: not specified in the transcript.
Vote tally: Motion failed (board vote recorded as “All opposed no. Motion dies.”)
Outcome: Failed.

Motion 2 (approved): Approve $36,000 to provide water service consistent with the county’s previous practice of bringing service to the right‑of‑way (not extending lines across private property).
Mover/second: not specified in the transcript.
Vote tally: Voice vote recorded as “Aye” and chair announced the motion carried.
Outcome: Approved; chair and staff clarified the county historically brings water to the right of way and does not extend service across private property as a county responsibility.

Emergency Medical Services fee schedule
Motion: Adopt proposed EMS rate increases (the presenters requested a 5% increase in most categories, with adjustments described during the presentation); effective date discussed as July 1 or as approved.
Mover/second: not specified in the transcript.
Vote tally: Voice vote recorded (chair called for “Aye”); the board approved the rate changes.
Outcome: Approved; presenters reported a collection rate of about 77.5% and noted a change of billing vendors and improved revenue performance.

Resolutions setting local water‑supply plans (East Plains and West Plains)
Motion: Adopt local water‑supply plans for East Plains and West Plains (considered together).
Mover/second: Motion by Mister Bridge; second by Mister Gillespie.
Vote tally: Voice votes followed; clerk recorded passage (no roll‑call numbers in transcript).
Outcome: Resolutions adopted.

Interim county manager continuation and salary
Motion: Continue Calgary as acting interim county manager for an initial six‑month period (to be reviewed at the end of that period) and increase monthly salary to $10,000 beginning in April.
Mover/second: not specified in the transcript.
Vote tally: Voice vote recorded; the motion carried (transcript records no opposed votes).
Outcome: Approved.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bladen County 04072025","oneSentenceSummary","The Bladen County Board of Commissioners approved a private sale, authorized $36,000 for water service to a property, adopted EMS fee increases and passed resolutions on local water supply plans and interim management.","taxTitle","Bladen County, North Carolina","taxId",74649,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6609523,"Trillium presents tailored‑plan midyear update; local enrollment and housing supports cited",812,2814000,3626000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2917747-9b1a451039531ad2a5e11095adac68c7&start=2814&end=3626","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2917747-9b1a451039531ad2a5e11095adac68c7/thumbnail_2814000.jpg","/articles/6609523/Bladen-County/North-Carolina/Trillium-presents-tailoredplan-midyear-update-local-enrollment-and-housing-supports-cited","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6609523-7521847d20d8f5f9336f451f515d91b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161556&Signature=lM-rqeZtEfsLcPJKEXs6oe55Ynh75mHvMVrBxZL9yVo0wYGBWbvk3FoHWEi9~gGa3wMYYITVwPSI6XaABjmTGrh4IyWvrX~wpDxyF5H7ZWEbB1Do27KYelZR4xpZfhRxXwyBMpilqPW9jZ5gJMMl4nhxDytbDa6Ini9wF2nCSn~tKiBDYphGz-RGgiINW-3BOITJSBrRqeNeEbGy4Kz3BOn6XFN-wtGikcO33xEuX0B0y4bN1DJFlpcRcqGH~dwEKA1FG3WWMZjV2qydZ4Le17aIlPcUCOyEx3o-3HtUyGvtcDuR7OoJccHod2y2mqQlmtgHuDrqTMZh1z-z-OGlhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A representative from Trillium presented a midyear update on behavioral health and tailored‑plan operations, local enrollment and several community supports affecting Bladen County residents.

Cecilia Pierce, Trillium’s Southern regional vice president, told the Board of Commissioners that after the state’s managed‑care changes Trillium now covers 46 counties and serves 882 members in Bladen County. Pierce said 640 county members received mental‑health services, 205 received substance‑use services and 155 received intellectual or developmental‑disability services; the value of services provided in Bladen County was reported as $7,734,444 for the period covered.

Pierce described Trillium’s role as a local management entity and managed‑care organization (LME‑MCO) that contracts with a network of providers rather than providing direct services. She said tailored plans add physical‑health benefits and that Trillium maintained fast claims payment performance, with roughly 99% of clean claims paid within 30 days.

Local initiatives Pierce highlighted included naloxone kit distribution, reentry simulation events to support people returning from incarceration, a CHESS app for substance‑use support, mobile behavioral‑health units and participation in the state’s Healthy Opportunities pilot, which Trillium said reduced costs for enrolled members by meeting social‑health needs such as housing and transportation. Pierce said a Back at Home grant had enrolled 11 people for housing supports; six were housed and five were in housing search.

Pierce said Trillium coordinates with local DSS, health‑department staff, the sheriff’s office and schools and that Bladen County has local representation on Trillium’s regional board and consumer advisory committees. Commissioners asked questions about foster‑care coverage and how physical‑health networks affect providers; Pierce said foster‑care coverage includes extended supports from ages 18–21 in some programs and that providers may join Trillium’s network if they meet enrollment requirements.

No board action was requested; commissioners asked Trillium to provide public‑facing materials for county distribution.","Trillium, the region’s behavioral‑health managed‑care organization, told commissioners it now serves 882 members in Bladen County and highlighted housing supports, naloxone distribution and reentry efforts.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6609526,"Bladen County hires environmental health supervisor; septic permit backlog reduced by half",124,1852000,1976000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2917747-9b1a451039531ad2a5e11095adac68c7&start=1852&end=1976","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2917747-9b1a451039531ad2a5e11095adac68c7/thumbnail_1852000.jpg","/articles/6609526/Bladen-County/North-Carolina/Bladen-County-hires-environmental-health-supervisor-septic-permit-backlog-reduced-by-half","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6609526-018847d53db348e3e95a8b1ab8048d7c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161556&Signature=dohSzgMNDB08ED7LXT41fWmISKEDtEaWuL59~G6XyX9UjHRw71PoTZaYbYmnWGBw~1f-PiJI4HCqUGW8lqenW7ahuZ2aL6lu3mMPH-TW1GEsiZeJ5aY32evrta5cQ4ijKO0~LXdYG-m4qu9HU1AMtHKA6IiTx-5aws-lIAVJnXmwAAQe9JH5FRQKGg8T7lD0A75Hl8kKhEwmnO4gayIQNHW7cNrw327e34uEUqmvNNxeUSpJN5EHLYDRL~2bUuDEuPwBvRGL8eQBCXx8NuTb96kixw7nfhhXeXPlkeG1FeAWDUFQWVHSfCnQ2QUMpYF0EQQBQDKuCQfmhOXHtUC1gA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bladen County introduced Kristy Priest as the new environmental health supervisor and reported progress reducing a backlog of septic‑system permit applications.

Kristy Priest, described by the county as an environmental health specialist with roughly 26 years of experience and 14 years of supervisory experience, told commissioners the office had cut outstanding septic applications from 90 to 45 since she began implementing a staffing plan. The office now has two specialists authorized to issue onsite wastewater permits — Priest and Chris Bordeaux — which county staff said will speed permit issuance and customer service.

Priest said she has been fielding public calls and working directly with customers to reduce delays. Commissioners asked about continued use of part‑time or contract employees; staff replied two contract employees from Columbus County were available but had not worked in the prior two weeks, and that current workload was largely handled by county staff.

County staff clarified policy questions about septic permits and building during a separate discussion of Bay Tree (a moratorium area): when an applicant submits a permit application, staff said the county must provide a permit decision either granting or denying the permit; any local moratorium or planning‑board restrictions on subsequent development remain the responsibility of the local planning authority.

Priest and staff also noted plans to authorize additional staff training (for example, septic and tattoo‑facility inspections were discussed) and said the county now has two food‑and‑lodging environmental health specialists, increasing the department’s capacity.

No formal votes were taken on staffing at the meeting; commissioners welcomed Priest and said they expect improved turnaround on environmental health services.","County health officials introduced Kristy Priest as the new environmental health supervisor and reported septic system permit backlog fell from 90 to 45 after staff changes and added onsite wastewater authorization.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6609531,"Residents urge planning board to halt special‑use request for ATV park in White Oak",121,469000,590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2917747-9b1a451039531ad2a5e11095adac68c7&start=469&end=590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2917747-9b1a451039531ad2a5e11095adac68c7/thumbnail_469000.jpg","/articles/6609531/Bladen-County/North-Carolina/Residents-urge-planning-board-to-halt-specialuse-request-for-ATV-park-in-White-Oak","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6609531-419ea1f64dba77b5f16413e1689b4635/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161556&Signature=NXQFD-B1AsvIdRNYxEOALmFAPvJ61LAOvI6jjU32QkL-I0Vl6cn4YUoJylJvFKYUgxwXWhDCEL63t80AdAvF1~WRtpMQ1Sp6B2ghg9Pl~we6kNN0QR5959Yy98BeO4yBj3ZYVjNdSRhW9wHT9S2Sl8Zr6xHyy6P70S9CPRwJDojuOd2L5rJeczS8hvSKWadltsgMmBvsC6pPg7Z76kiLmChKYrrkW-HGT5g0EAAI6T5cnpcNFIMTSII8hKa9FC4mTM6JZuKq85AJdBw3A~7mQ~FkFv9TwAlNt1MXVHPVSA9co1kxpqwN6ahMJUFnJwuuw1KiFHS1ZVhRdz7FDz185w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Speakers at the Bladen County Board of Commissioners meeting raised strong concerns about a proposed all‑terrain vehicle (ATV) park and campground near White Oak, saying neighbors received little notice, the site may include wetlands and the development would harm a quiet residential area.

At least four residents spoke during the meeting’s public‑comment period. Jason Holly asked whether an ATV park special‑use permit was on the agenda; a commissioner replied that the special‑use review is scheduled with the planning board next Tuesday, not the board of commissioners.

“My house is directly in front of what the ATV park would be,” said Jane Pate, who said she first saw a small sign about the proposal the previous week and that she and other neighbors had not received mailed notice. “If it's designated private residential ... no, you can't put an ATV park in there.” Pate said she has called planning‑board members and other officials and that neighbors believe parts of the site are wet. She said she has contacted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about possible wetlands and asked county staff to confirm whether the site is regulated.

Other speakers repeated noise, traffic and public‑safety concerns. A caller identified as Alvarez said the community is small and warned that night riding and loud music would be disruptive and could bring illegal activity. Duane Shaffer urged a thorough review by the County Planning Commission and for the Army Corps to complete any wetlands analysis before development proceeds. Speakers cited a roughly 332‑acre parcel as the site under consideration.

County officials told speakers the board of commissioners does not approve special‑use permits; the planning board does. One commissioner who responded said that if the planning board approves a special‑use permit the only practical recourse may be the courts, and that the planning board’s decision — not the commission’s — controls special‑use outcomes. Commissioners and staff also said they would share the county GIS map link with residents so they can review parcel and wetland layers; a staff member indicated she had sent a link to Ms. Pate during the meeting.

Neighbors asked for larger public notice, for planning‑board members to walk the property and for the Army Corps of Engineers to verify whether the parcel contains regulated wetlands. Speakers said only three nearby property owners received mailed notice and asked the county to improve notification procedures for disruptive land‑use proposals.

No formal action on the application was taken by the board of commissioners at the meeting. Commissioners repeatedly directed residents to the planning board process for special‑use permits and encouraged those with legal questions to seek counsel if the planning board approves the permit.

The planning board’s special‑use hearing is scheduled separately; county staff told residents the planning board is the reviewing body and said it would provide the GIS parcel map and any available wetlands data to residents who requested it.","Several White Oak residents told the Bladen County Board of Commissioners they were not properly notified about a planned ATV park and asked county staff and the planning board to check wetlands, zoning and notice procedures before any approval.","actionData","errors"]

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Trillium presents tailored‑plan midyear update; local enrollment and housing supports cited

Bladen County hires environmental health supervisor; septic permit backlog reduced by half

Residents urge planning board to halt special‑use request for ATV park in White Oak