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The proclamation named players and coaches honored in the resolution, including Levi Owens, Carson Charlie Strowman, Garrison Broadwell, Ethan Boone and Braston Bryant, and coaches Charlie Morris, Doug Geiger and Les Evans. The proclamation also noted a player, Casey, who achieved a leading batting average during the tournament.

A commissioner moved the resolution, another seconded, and the board voted in favor. County staff recorded the proclamation in the official minutes as a permanent record.

Why it matters: The county routinely adopts proclamations to recognize community achievements and to place commemorations on the public record.

What happens next: Family members and team representatives were invited to come forward for photos and the proclamation will remain part of the county’s permanent records.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Brunswick County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting | Sept. 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a proclamation recognizing the South Brunswick/Southport/Oak Island All Stars as Dixie Youth Baseball Division II Majors World Series champions and recorded the proclamation in the county minutes.","taxTitle","Brunswick County, North Carolina","taxId",53179,"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},6463888,"Residents press commissioners on clean water and highway routing; Longshore Road closure request heard",1668,1964000,3632000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5784832-76921028de165643b34ccd4c41a85353&start=1964&end=3632","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5784832-76921028de165643b34ccd4c41a85353/thumbnail_1964000.jpg","/articles/6463888/Brunswick-County/North-Carolina/Residents-press-commissioners-on-clean-water-and-highway-routing-Longshore-Road-closure-request-heard","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463888-977a5918638b2be0ce7072c86edd6b93/orig.mp4?Expires=1775389478&Signature=fKOhZ96rt0sTvVmFhBkVRW1em2BEXsET-wwNbOVl7DiFZX3B7Ucs4AuxkQF01xC6WzzUJbm8jD8gLPAYKMJv96IHk1Q91a9aUTT~7SKgS786NWERzUz4qwgyISbwqhXN2cnnN5OEwNxz4J~uws8eks3F07njaFCR3c-BkyIlmMqVayhIgUitDCZTBSq0lx5coeCYz6SDkcW5LIoOyIoIL1G9t8SfCtEiW5vynV3Byol5SXLLKez04z4wK~q9WnpnKBHRcElELSjWw1Kz62FQ3P4eG2u5EmGhvA8L2LXM7tzr65hFUQnPxeAMJgwjDUNc6VKjXbcBrnEM-GThcR5atw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Brunswick County residents used the public‑comment period to urge the commission to act on persistent water and stormwater problems and to weigh in on the Carolina Bays Parkway routing.

Carl Parker Sr., identifying himself as president of the Brunswick County NAACP, said the group has been raising clean‑water concerns for about 22 years and urged the county to seek federal grants and, if necessary, to allocate local funds to extend water service to affected neighborhoods. “We are humans. And humans ought to have clean water,” Parker said, adding that residents on some roads have repeatedly sought assistance and remain without reliable potable water.

Amy Johnson, a first‑time meeting attendee who lives on Albright Road, said well water on Albright and Brown Roads is unusable “for drinking and cooking due to the smell, rust and sediment” and asked the county to pursue federal grant opportunities and to coordinate with U.S. Rep. [name referenced in meeting] to secure funding. She noted a possible application deadline around Sept. 30 and asked staff to submit grant applications if appropriate.

John Phillip Norris, another resident, asked the commission to support action asking the North Carolina Department of Transportation to consider an alternate routing for the Carolina Bays Parkway. Norris said the published route threatens nearly $1 billion in property value in one short segment and could cost the county more than $2 million a year in lost tax revenue; he asked the commission to pass a resolution requesting DOT include his proposed alternative in the public‑hearing record.

The commission also conducted a public hearing on a request from Diane and Kent Miller to close a small, roughly 20‑by‑25‑foot portion of Longshore Road (a cul‑de‑sac segment). County staff said the parcel sits in an AE flood hazard zone and that the only parcel affected is the applicant’s own parcel; the applicants said they own contiguous lots and want the tiny parcel closed and absorbed into their combined property. Staff advised that adopting a formal resolution is required to close a portion of a right‑of‑way under North Carolina General Statutes 153A‑241; no final vote on the Longshore Road closure is recorded in the excerpt.

Why it matters: The comments underscore long‑running water quality and stormwater concerns on private wells and in unincorporated neighborhoods, and they highlight potential fiscal and land‑use impacts if a state highway route is finalized without considering alternate alignments.

What happens next: Commissioners instructed staff to pursue grant application opportunities and to consider constituent routing requests to DOT; the Longshore Road closure was introduced at public hearing and will require a later decision and formal resolution to proceed.","Multiple residents urged county action on long‑standing clean water problems in rural neighborhoods and voiced concerns about the proposed Carolina Bays Parkway route; the commission also held a public hearing on a requested closure of a small portion of Longshore Road.",{"_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},6463893,"County staff seeks RFQ for stormwater‑utility feasibility study; commissioners discuss municipal and HOA roles",777,8958000,9735000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5784832-76921028de165643b34ccd4c41a85353&start=8958&end=9735","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5784832-76921028de165643b34ccd4c41a85353/thumbnail_8958000.jpg","/articles/6463893/Brunswick-County/North-Carolina/County-staff-seeks-RFQ-for-stormwaterutility-feasibility-study-commissioners-discuss-municipal-and-HOA-roles","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463893-f5548f4f8fcd19880f2fabf40e732470/orig.mp4?Expires=1775389478&Signature=eDlu7LqDCtYa2wqqXNVQ9skfoXGQKX2IIJRb2cf1I8KLvt8C49mfWGKOUXlnGFGbvkNrNPmL8eHovXuUWyxmXaniuOUv-Xgnk1NKQ~cTvq-fa6bMF8tgk1VYI1H1zqfcwf79DkwoJj4MVPnJFyDGD~6eXIIzpAKq7QoqggjDxL1hhC9I-s3Nyz7U1udiiXwbqBDb-rwDDsmRYzoEREJ3JlZp6u7mlt7FUJ2vvuo3LJO3zm8qGNDz~NlJMCX9dURtfzZL5QMvSeTX8Dfv8Qn5TVqKwaS8oYEWDYYG5vw-u-0BLHqDJwuRNNYL8df2t2HehmLsRvzr1rve1pyQP0DtdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff asked commissioners to authorize an RFQ to study potential approaches for addressing flooding and stormwater problems across Brunswick County, including whether a stormwater utility, code changes, or other resilience programs would be feasible for this jurisdiction.

Staff said the RFQ would solicit firms and that any contract resulting from the RFQ would be limited to $50,000. Commissioners asked that the study consider differences between municipalities and unincorporated areas, the role of homeowners associations that maintain private drainage systems, and how a funding model might interface with existing town systems.

A commissioner summarized the intended deliverable as a broad evaluation of options: “Is it feasible for Brunswick County to have a program like this at all? And if so, what would it look like?” Staff said the RFQ will be drafted broadly enough to present options, including non‑utility approaches and potential ordinance changes.

A motion to authorize staff to proceed with the RFQ and related work was made and seconded during the meeting. The transcript records the motion and the requested contract ceiling of $50,000; it does not include a recorded roll‑call vote in the provided excerpt.

Why it matters: Constituents raised stormwater and clean‑water concerns during public comment. A countywide funding or governance model could create a dedicated revenue stream for maintenance, projects and grant matches, but it would also change how fees are levied and how municipalities and private entities participate.

What happens next: Staff will draft the RFQ language to include municipal considerations and the role of HOAs, solicit responses, evaluate firms and present recommended firms and a proposed contract for board approval.","County staff proposed issuing a request for qualifications to study whether a countywide stormwater utility or alternative approaches could fund and manage stormwater and flooding needs; the RFQ would allow a consultant contract not to exceed $50,000 and commissioners discussed scope and municipal participation.",{"_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},6463897,"Brunswick County schools present $409.8 million bond proposal; commissioners table ballot decision for more review",4678,3977000,8655000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5784832-76921028de165643b34ccd4c41a85353&start=3977&end=8655","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5784832-76921028de165643b34ccd4c41a85353/thumbnail_3977000.jpg","/articles/6463897/Brunswick-County/North-Carolina/Brunswick-County-schools-present-4098-million-bond-proposal-commissioners-table-ballot-decision-for-more-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463897-011390ddf7c5815c1f672abc0d0c31c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775389478&Signature=O49zJw0Y5264Dgs6JjXR8QA5rtU5q6qRjzv8v4rh9XU~46Rp2c03eyIOLUfF3YwgeTykI~dnUTnb3lomBFCs5NY~E31SK0wuPX5oFIJuYGuMmCReKgugWJTG0cPxqtnm6-n4sJQ16kTB~A7YNythaCKyWHRhgBSLkC~3j-BuMCbprvxEUKTbpB7BDNLgUlFQ3qNVVu7yxwdhbt69BE0HzRAQ4nh1DMLvzHhL1sk2RkJlBbZYuvKVGeesVwbl-KxPg-iQg0K5TkHa7gDbKQOfsDm-iC9n7PDCaVhbcwxPkxF2UJv1XqYCEh3tENltBB92PLM9HTfMrCVS3nq9GJ0~ZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brunswick County commissioners on Sept. 15 heard a detailed presentation from Brunswick County Schools on a proposed $409,818,663 bond referendum intended to add elementary and secondary capacity, harden an elementary school to serve as a storm shelter and invest in classroom and pre-K needs.

The school system’s representative said building new schools is “critical due to growth demands and loss of capacity in our schools,” and presented a plan that includes a 750‑student elementary (Jackie’s Creek), a second elementary in the northern region, a new high school and $19 million in additional costs to build the first elementary as a hardened shelter. The presentation identified land purchases under contract and under option totalling about $10 million for the proposed sites and said the school system is not eligible for state lottery construction grants under current formulas.

The proposal prompted sustained questioning from commissioners about the cost assumptions, construction‑cost per square foot, site development costs, shelter requirements and the campaign timeline needed to place a bond on a ballot. Architect Doug Sherwood, who has worked with the district, explained technical constraints of designing a portion of a school to meet shelter (essential‑facility) standards, saying a hardened portion “would need to be 2 separate buildings as far as the structure goes” unless fully designed as a sheltered facility.

Commissioners repeatedly expressed concern about the total price tag and about whether the bond would fare better on a March primary ballot or the higher‑turnout general election. Several commissioners said turnout is much higher in the general election and favored that timing, while others said a spring ballot could be viable if a robust public education campaign is in place. The school representative described outreach plans to community groups and churches but said the district cannot legally campaign in favor of the bond and that forming an independent bond committee would require time that is not currently available.

After discussion, a commissioner moved to table the item and request updated materials; the motion passed. The board directed school staff to return with revised figures and additional public‑facing information within approximately two weeks. Commissioners also signaled a preference among several members for placing the measure on the general election ballot rather than the March primary, but did not adopt a final decision on timing at the meeting.

Why it matters: Brunswick County is among the fastest‑growing counties in the state; several northern elementary schools are operating above design capacity and the school system projects continued enrollment growth tied to recent and planned housing development. The bond would be a major capital measure with long‑term fiscal implications for county taxpayers.

What happens next: The school board and county staff will return updated cost breakdowns and supplemental materials to the commissioners for a follow‑up decision. Commissioners asked for a version of the bond package with the shelter hardening removed so they can see a lower‑cost option for voters.","Brunswick County Schools asked commissioners to place a $409,818,663 bond referendum on the 2026 ballot to add school capacity and harden facilities; after lengthy questions about costs, timing and voter turnout the board voted to table the decision and asked staff for updated figures within two weeks.","actionData","errors"]

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