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- Item 8.4: Approved carryover/rebudget of $122,679.85 to complete the Rocky Point wastewater feasibility study (motion passed).

- Item 9.1: Approved acceptance of a USDA grant (USTA referenced in transcript) for Hampstead Kiwanis Park Phase 4 and associated budget action, $11,950 (bringing that project’s grant total to $43,490 across awards); construction expected to finish weather‑dependent this week.

- Item 9.2: Approved sole‑source allocation of $28,000 to IDEX Corporation for required bacteriological testing under EPA/state requirements (annual operational cost).

- Item 9.3: Approved contract with Union Rescue for $777,380 to provide EMS services in the Union District and for mutual aid countywide (approved unanimously).

- Add‑on (noise ordinance): Motion to delay/withdraw the recent amendment and return the item after legal review and public engagement; motion passed with one recorded opposition.

- Appointments: Samantha Jones reappointed to the Pender County Advisory Board of Health (public member term through 07/01/2028); Stephanie Nestor and Brian Angst appointed to the Beautification Committee; Vice Chair Springer named voting delegate to the NC Association of County Commissioners with Commissioner Tate named alternate; Tracy Shoulders appointed interim clerk to the board.

Board members also announced forthcoming closed‑session items (attorney‑client, economic development, real property acquisition, personnel).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","August 04, 2025 Board of County Commissioners Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal votes taken by the Pender County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 4, 2025: union rescue contract, Rocky Point feasibility rebudget, park grant acceptance, lab testing allocation, advisory appointments, and interim clerk appointment.","taxTitle","Pender County, North Carolina","taxId",75713,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6589632,"Commissioners approve rebudget of $122,679.85 for Rocky Point wastewater feasibility study",148,3981000,4129000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5529081-3f417b6c350e631367500bf76991d45c&start=3981&end=4129","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5529081-3f417b6c350e631367500bf76991d45c/thumbnail_3981000.jpg","/articles/6589632/Pender-County/North-Carolina/Commissioners-approve-rebudget-of-12267985-for-Rocky-Point-wastewater-feasibility-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589632-5f4a7345223e966dd619f14eadd7034f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775372274&Signature=dT8x0C-yCrnE~rskiH5Oz04SQ9UyQK2~-ImQJpNNQlz4xBNNyAAhL1MaDJnvWW-Bl9Bfr~p4gnPFAU20Zjw4xU4ESv55~iccMpgmIIcana6GJIQ2S9IvPfXV4y990qabV5Vm8rb7hLXupwyMJahq3ES425cY5~FjaToiEGsca~ET3bRMsGWBFbslcCIpNH8R0gLyAWY11CniQtbMm~yWs-0u1NXhy3cIhoVnTihQ8Btm~g8bcXFkoiKveOpSPrISPPMu4OqUXInI5WDRtuMiipwCoBG3NoWKd19Fn4CIJEili2y8zVAbwSc0xUu2ljQEu6xNO2IQsnk-d6Ce2ojyxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pender County commissioners voted to carry over and rebudget a remaining purchase order of $122,679.85 to continue a feasibility study for wastewater service in Rocky Point.

County staff said the study—previously authorized and funded in the 2025 budget—was started by the contracted engineering firm and requires the additional appropriation to finish the work. Staff identified three site areas under review: a corporate property on Highway 133 (referred to in staff remarks as the Corbett property), parcels behind Post Place near Fort Smith subdivision, and an area near the regional pump station and associated warehouses. Staff said the Corbett property on Highway 133 currently looks like the most feasible site and could support a roughly half‑million‑gallon wastewater treatment plant to serve commercial areas and existing subdivisions.

Officials said study results are expected in October, at which point the engineering firm will return to provide guidance on next steps. The board approved the carryover and rebudget during the meeting.","The board approved carrying over and rebudgeting $122,679.85 to complete a feasibility study for Rocky Point wastewater systems; staff said results are expected in October and identified three potential site areas under review.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6589637,"Pender County delays implementation of recent noise ordinance amendment after public outcry",1282,3793000,5075000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5529081-3f417b6c350e631367500bf76991d45c&start=3793&end=5075","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5529081-3f417b6c350e631367500bf76991d45c/thumbnail_3793000.jpg","/articles/6589637/Pender-County/North-Carolina/Pender-County-delays-implementation-of-recent-noise-ordinance-amendment-after-public-outcry","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589637-8c59e6c2d378bdb6ca255817aed5be46/orig.mp4?Expires=1775372274&Signature=JsoaSZhG-NEU-vzff6eKOI-qdmjbLBQoaoZORp0-CO-GrOhXFe8fDa2qBGJMj8heDKwHL5~303vdhEa6gZ1ZwUOl3CwJSS8gkvy1IBIFR9I0bmvqKaRm7U6i84qWxzkOg-i2eh-SI5A2ntr6sDEUexaPlMhl9E-To0IqDZN8Pslt2Sr8E-AUqSl7Ghj6jFUz~~6sdy7OzXU0gfgztULIeiolAqXaP5uihITdCCtvMj26-G~vsZX5~0VbahAtT6UVGAo-v9a1UR8WSiKLbYBVjJxYoi-I8eav~Z41UCn-W~LrCR~6DRHEK4NKmLRfwFHEXgTUmMXLCZbPgLxpAfKa1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pender County Board of Commissioners voted on Aug. 4 to delay and withdraw the recent amendment to the county noise ordinance and to bring the issue back for further review, legal analysis and citizen engagement.

The motion to withdraw the amendment was made by Commissioner Tate after numerous members of the public urged the board to hold town‑hall style meetings on the noise ordinance and other major proposals. Commissioners said they had received extensive public input calling for more transparency and direct opportunities for residents to ask questions and get answers from commissioners and staff.

The board directed staff to pursue additional legal review, to convene further committee review and to organize opportunities for public comment before the amendment is reintroduced. During the discussion county leadership noted the existing noise ordinance remains enforceable; county staff said the sheriff’s department enforces current provisions such as post‑11 p.m. loud‑music complaints.

The motion passed on a roll call with one member recorded in opposition. Commissioners said they wanted to revisit the issue to ensure clarity about enforcement, exemptions, and to avoid imposing countywide penalties to address a dispute that began in a single community.","Following extensive public comment, commissioners voted to withdraw or delay the amendment to the county noise ordinance and to pursue additional legal review and community engagement.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6589642,"Pender County approves $777,380 contract with Union Rescue to provide Union District EMS coverage",205,2683000,2888000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5529081-3f417b6c350e631367500bf76991d45c&start=2683&end=2888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5529081-3f417b6c350e631367500bf76991d45c/thumbnail_2683000.jpg","/articles/6589642/Pender-County/North-Carolina/Pender-County-approves-777380-contract-with-Union-Rescue-to-provide-Union-District-EMS-coverage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589642-3e2977171f7a048641ac1d85dbbb7c80/orig.mp4?Expires=1775372274&Signature=mGuA~tk9foGdONK7SI6-k7VOxI8Bv-OquuJryPUAcjVDqjXdjHJ8vo78fW2mO5yIgVVvJkivRX6hqckexaFkGoe85LiZmygNGF9cXdipD3fpqc9mE9YNIWDHb94WI9PkEWq8S~CrIcgSu~006yvfLRDzE0sL-FZ5jNB6-ckJSrHAJCtyoHXlML0KLhmupKcDX-MfLwWhuzo9aoR8z4L3qvs5uo87~x16v2U4Ga4LG7rquwdzDC-P71rLTFPR68Lm9YkEMwfaFwcsi6jnw9QG5Ses94TSgc6bcytLK3gErbfHiCT7ui12WuAURkUlKPNBOQjs1fCOCBKSVFoY0JkNGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pender County commissioners approved a $777,380 contract on Aug. 4 to make Union Rescue a direct contractor to provide ambulance services in the Union District and to participate in countywide mutual aid.

The contract converts Union Rescue from a subcontractor at basic level to a county contractor intended to operate at an advanced level, contingent on approval by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services and the county medical director. The agreement includes operational costs and capital funds for remounting an ambulance. County staff said Union Rescue will have 90 days to reach the staffing levels required for advanced-level service.

Under the arrangement, ambulances in the Union District will be staffed with at least one advanced EMT and one basic EMT. A paramedic will be provided by Pender EMS and Fire on a quick response vehicle (QRV) stationed at Penderly Fire Department; county staff said that will mirror coverage patterns in other county districts. During the initial transition period the county’s EMS agency will provide additional coverage as needed while Union Rescue builds staff capacity.

County staff told commissioners the contract will not initially be deducted from the Pender EMS and Fire budget; staff also said the contract contains a capital outlay for remounting one ambulance now with the possibility of additional remounts in a future fiscal year. The board approved the contract unanimously.

Officials said training and medical oversight will be coordinated through the countywide EMS system plan and the medical director, and that volunteer and part‑time staffing will continue to be used by Union Rescue as available. The county said the change is intended to maintain service levels and to add an additional responding unit in the district once the advanced staffing is in place.","The Pender County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a $777,380 contract with Union Rescue to provide ambulance services in the Union District; the agreement includes capital costs, a transition to advanced-level service pending state approval, and a 90‑day staffing window.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Pender County commissioners — Aug. 4, 2025

Commissioners approve rebudget of $122,679.85 for Rocky Point wastewater feasibility study

Pender County delays implementation of recent noise ordinance amendment after public outcry

Pender County approves $777,380 contract with Union Rescue to provide Union District EMS coverage