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Key actions recorded at the meeting (motions as stated in the public record):

- Adopt agenda amendments as recommended by the county manager. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Approve the consent agenda. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Name a private road (motion moved and seconded). Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Approve the bidding process and move forward with the Rosemary EMS building bidding. Outcome: approved (voice vote); staff presentation included questions about emergency generator and sprinkler/firewall systems.

- Approve transfer of three surplus vehicles to local entities (City of Clinton, Clinton City Schools for training, and Flint and Sampson Rescue Squad). Outcome: approved (voice vote). Staff noted recipients would be responsible for maintenance and operating costs.

- Authorize grant agreements and adopt capital projects for airport projects: staff reported awards for airfield lighting and signage and for a runway rehabilitation project with amounts spoken during the meeting (airfield lighting and signage: $2,906,302; one-way rehabilitation: $2,905,000.04 as read in the record). Outcome: authorized (voice vote); staff to manage accounts if agreements are accepted.

- Adopt resolution authorizing submission of a water asset-management grant application (see separate article). Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Approve Sampson County Expo Center rate-schedule changes as presented. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- Execute an agreement for county-based services funded by the American Rescue Plan/Safe Fiscal Recovery Fund (as described in the meeting) for a nutrition or related project (presentation noted matching and program partners). Outcome: authorized (voice vote).

- Reappoint members to the Voluntary Agriculture District and the Southeastern Economic Development Commission as requested by staff. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

Why it matters: the motions include administrative approvals, capital-project authorizations and transfers that allow staff to proceed with procurement, grant submittals and facility planning. Most items were procedural and recorded with voice votes; detailed contract documents and grant agreements will be returned to the board or executed by staff as required.

Where to find details: the county clerk’s office holds the official minutes, adopted resolutions and contracts; interested parties should consult the clerk for vote tallies, full contract language and fee schedules.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sampson County Board of Commissioners Meeting - September 8, 2025 Audio updated","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting, the Sampson County Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine motions including agenda amendments, the consent agenda, naming a private road, transfers of surplus vehicles, authorization of EMS building bidding and several grant agreements; most motions carried on unanimous voice votes as recorded.","taxTitle","Sampson County, North Carolina","taxId",61429,"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},6470443,"Commissioners authorize application for water asset-management grant; 5% local match discussed",107,1039000,1146000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779582-6fb227eddfc2241c981551e1204619ec&start=1039&end=1146","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779582-6fb227eddfc2241c981551e1204619ec/thumbnail_1039000.jpg","/articles/6470443/Sampson-County/North-Carolina/Commissioners-authorize-application-for-water-asset-management-grant-5-local-match-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470443-cb4f379ec60f8c04436270df5b3dd286/orig.mp4?Expires=1775461426&Signature=NZpLybfUiC~b32aYNRpkWgWtSd5D8~bwbQb6yJ4QDSoSOYHYXOEWAhEQHJVpfBGaImDkrdrEAGn1L8FxPXQiV0aUMALiKneK3hYvmIBFUthMn2tLGgJavwdjOiXpnk32OyXfEm8UWvvjnB50G7tACFJehxEI3q4ZXr1acX-jrBbrzfyAdNMz9gSAbSI~SOKVhLf2ZgyuOj8HMuzU-N59-BqL4eZujATgq5smsBe84RniafXPmfS38DfZnrm-VWaWlsHfbNd073XJ~mu0QdGkUqoK5PUZfeq~oObCJGW5XhbHNMKlzuYk4ET4dVuw7IDpxZKHBpH93mt2~Z~fH~Zt4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sampson County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing staff to submit a grant application to update the county’s water-asset inventory and develop a capital-improvement plan, county staff said.

A county presenter described the project — updating asset inventories and developing a capital-improvement plan and operations/management guidance for water systems — and said the grant being pursued is through the North Carolina Department of Water Infrastructure funding opportunities. Staff told the board the grant requires a 5% local match, which staff calculated as $7,500 and said would come from county budget lines rather than new property taxes.

A motion to adopt the resolution authorizing submission of the grant application carried on a voice vote; staff will prepare the application materials for the fall submission window and will return with required documentation if the board approves the project award.

Why it matters: updating asset inventories and preparing a capital-improvement plan are standard practices that help utilities plan maintenance and prioritize projects; staff said the work will identify critical needs across county water systems and support future funding requests.

Staff noted the match requirement and said the funds will be drawn from existing departmental budgets rather than from new tax revenue. The board’s action was to authorize the application; approval of funds for the match and implementation would follow only if the grant is awarded and staff return with specifics.","The board approved a resolution to submit a North Carolina Department of Water Infrastructure grant application to update county asset inventories and develop a capital-improvement plan for water infrastructure; staff said the grant requires a 5% match, estimated at $7,500 to come from county funds.",{"_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},6470448,"County says all‑inclusive playground at Splendid Ballpark will be installed this fall; final inspection slated for mid‑November",164,384000,548000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779582-6fb227eddfc2241c981551e1204619ec&start=384&end=548","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779582-6fb227eddfc2241c981551e1204619ec/thumbnail_384000.jpg","/articles/6470448/Sampson-County/North-Carolina/County-says-allinclusive-playground-at-Splendid-Ballpark-will-be-installed-this-fall-final-inspection-slated-for-midNovember","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470448-06fb92e97ebf83e6f5fe68500d704504/orig.mp4?Expires=1775461426&Signature=emQIhgPW02j-CsQ2x6e53yojOasjlss0Rb~B4r-gzJ5Vy4dW~-CHSzno70-CkuTM8WAfG2cTl3SJcS0I2~yi~699RAVRkFcrr0-bnIF73LbOxMa9hEeplVQJJcth0LJbNH0eRMxKjSo-~BynS6meViOljlBMbhkHOi0PZu2dq-XMXkOPTFWazcvJQ1axkGOGCM3oaLQf-whFj0ruHsYq0XfuV8PgqhNy6HtoAMLn6g5NmeWKkHgdLx98vP776u4NX1-jnEtMmB3WwWbguQyfKLCbR~qinUDkoawinZ7bNms7E4ElpqmwCg0aHRI1hvE2ndgFhKQjM2rUNjF8V8Ki4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sampson County staff updated the Board of Commissioners on the schedule for an all-inclusive playground at Splendid Ballpark and said delivery and installation are planned in late October and November, weather permitting.

A county presenter described the playground as an accessible play area designed for children of differing physical and cognitive abilities. The timeline presented to the board called for delivery of playground components on Oct. 27, on-site installation from Oct. 28 through Nov. 7, concrete work in November, a weather-dependent final installation period and a final inspection scheduled for Nov. 19. Staff noted the schedule is weather-dependent and that a broader completion date could extend to Dec. 1, 2026, if delays occur.

\"It's coming to fruition,\" the presenter said, summarizing the project status. The board did not alter the installation schedule; staff will continue site preparation and coordinate with the vendor on delivery and inspection.

Why it matters: the project provides inclusive play infrastructure intended to serve children with a range of abilities. County staff said the playground will be a community asset and will be installed with appropriate safety inspections.

The board recessed procedural items to hear the report and then moved on to other agenda business after the timeline was presented and acceptance of the schedule was acknowledged by the board.","Sampson County staff reported that an all-inclusive playground ordered for Splendid Ballpark is scheduled for delivery Oct. 27 with installation work from Oct. 28 through Nov. 19; dates are weather-dependent and the timeline was presented to the commissioners.",{"_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},6470453,"Library awarded local grant for digital literacy; commissioners declare September library-card sign-up month",621,236000,857000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779582-6fb227eddfc2241c981551e1204619ec&start=236&end=857","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779582-6fb227eddfc2241c981551e1204619ec/thumbnail_236000.jpg","/articles/6470453/Sampson-County/North-Carolina/Library-awarded-local-grant-for-digital-literacy-commissioners-declare-September-library-card-sign-up-month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470453-6442e4c0eae585d48ed45734a1f03705/orig.mp4?Expires=1775461427&Signature=nYBKVVlhNBrlICAH57IFcjWuthcNE44E~NswqatrmCExJ6WMgKBpjrt1Rh0Jca1EHkqtiENrha3tuIbCgYjWVWt-y01pfth2kpbj1lEuFsps7GM6cF98ql1Cc8gFLF56c8AkwpCT4JNJfTigqn9za81S5zVty5y7qwm~VL1p3D5VKN6ZgDplz9Hus3TUlDGlPIETFM4Kx2~oCvpWK7IzD1EBQTf3T1y4BfzOlwUpsBmq~yHBktGD0rYbUAexPJ-mtLVxrzmkmUp70IPDJ17Qt1yvreBxXCuiyeqTS2mowViu0m5Vg5Ll2jCsgKH45yPeLcxN4jcKOdU1nPoDzwEI7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sampson County commissioners heard a public-information report that county library and extension staff secured a local grant to support digital-literacy work and approved a proclamation designating a September library-card sign-up period.

Kelsey Edwards, speaking in the public-information portion of the meeting, said the county libraries and the extension office received grant support from the Mid Carolina Council (the exact award amount as read in the record was unclear). \"Grant funds will be used to purchase laptops, tablets, and mobile [hotspot] resources to support and provide needed access to Internet connectivity for residents,\" Edwards said. She described training that the extension office will provide on essential digital tasks such as email and health-care portals.

The board also adopted a proclamation recognizing a countywide library-card sign-up effort in September. A library representative described a recent donation of $18,511.69 from an estate to a library account; staff said some of that gift would support playground upgrades, fee waivers and other local library needs.

Why it matters: staff said the grant and donated funds are targeted at improving access to devices and connectivity in rural and underserved parts of the county and at supporting library services that bolster education, workforce development and digital access.

The board voted to adopt the proclamation and to approve making September the annual county library-card sign-up month. Staff asked residents to contact the county library for specifics about the grant-funded items and planned digital-skills sessions.

No detailed grant agreement or full budget was read into the record; the meeting transcript did not include a line-by-line award amount or a complete grant document.","Sampson County library staff reported a local grant to support digital literacy and the board adopted a proclamation recognizing an annual library-card sign-up period in September.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6470458,"Sampson County amends animal-control ordinance to give officers citation discretion, add fees and tether rules",177,554000,731000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5779582-6fb227eddfc2241c981551e1204619ec&start=554&end=731","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5779582-6fb227eddfc2241c981551e1204619ec/thumbnail_554000.jpg","/articles/6470458/Sampson-County/North-Carolina/Sampson-County-amends-animal-control-ordinance-to-give-officers-citation-discretion-add-fees-and-tether-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6470458-b825c62c4001c7b47bb21ffcb9065ca6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775461426&Signature=WjFM8SkJwS-M6ZL07ku1TkN~tW6Pwz~-6DlSVtA4-daOFK2S5iR3NUGxul735fDiszZa~S6cir1jBpJueeMb2ZJ8imJeroIyDeWDlnn~Pymzeu01bOQaIhubNJzQft28qmndT-PFlRGgH6JKuIfqCeHlaBKWLX2N9vxXm4Dxbw~-jR7wMpwtCe4CO4uaR-HJHw9Y3uIue4kg5bapmb0~Ty70D9xXwYWxJmS6MlsmEA0P~u19b~mX3ARGZ~GpVPgdbvth3HtJVVYbND0t7wCSyuGCOe~rrLwqFIQrFUx0zlqmiQJdNRbr8gC1jJspj876SZfZZBquiVKlF3urRk4HWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sampson County Board of Commissioners voted to approve amendments to the county animal-control ordinance that give animal-control officers discretion to issue citations, add daily boarding charges for impounded animals and set a minimum tether length for companion animals.

The changes, presented by animal-control staff identified in the meeting as “Miss Sam,” include language allowing officers to choose between issuing a written citation immediately or working with an animal owner to resolve a nuisance complaint. “Now they have discretion if they want to immediately write the citation or work with the owner,” Miss Sam told the board during the discussion.

The amended ordinance also adds a daily boarding fee for animals held in county facilities, a graduated reclaim fee that increases with repeat offenses, and a 10-foot minimum tether for pets. The staff presentation said the revision clarifies that livestock may not be tethered within town limits; that prohibition was described by staff as a response to repeated officer contacts where animals were tethered to trees or structures.

Board members did not request additional substantive changes during the discussion. A commissioner moved approval of “the amended animal-control ordinance as recommended,” and the board adopted the motion; the minutes note the motion carried with all members voting in favor.

Why it matters: the changes alter enforcement discretion and introduce new fines and housing charges intended to offset the county’s costs for impounded animals. County staff said the reclaim fee increases are intended to encourage compliance after repeated violations and that new boarding fees will cover daily care costs that previously were not charged.

The board provided no numerical vote tally on the record, and the ordinance text and fee schedule adopted at the meeting were not included verbatim in the public remarks. The county clerk’s office and animal-control office were listed as points of contact for residents seeking details about the revised fee schedule and enforcement procedures.

The board’s action was a formal adoption of the ordinance amendment; staff indicated the changes are effective upon publication and implementation steps will follow.

The commission recorded the ordinance discussion during its action-items segment and moved on to subsequent items after the vote.","The Sampson County Board of Commissioners approved amendments to the county animal-control ordinance that give officers discretion to issue citations, add daily boarding fees and set a 10-foot minimum tether for pets; the board voted to approve the ordinance as amended.","actionData","errors"]

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