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Votes at a glance: Bladen County commissioners approve several resolutions, set tax advertisement deadline
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Summary
At the Feb. 16 meeting commissioners approved a package of routine motions and resolutions: CDBG application resolution, NCDOT resolution of support for Rosendale Road shoulders, receipt of 2025 unpaid tax summary and a March 20, 2026 payment/advertisement deadline, a $16,000 extension for a state‑reimbursed Turnbull Creek contract, purchase of a replacement no‑till grain drill, and the 2026 convenience‑site holiday schedule.
The Bladen County Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine motions and resolutions during its Feb. 16 meeting. Key actions taken:
• CDBG application resolution: Commissioners adopted a resolution to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (COVID‑era CDBG) funding program; motion moved by Mr. Peterson and seconded by Dr. Ellis and approved by voice vote.
• NCDOT Rosendale Road support resolution: The board approved a local resolution of support so NCDOT may add two‑foot paved shoulders on Rosendale Road from Lisbon Road along portions of NC‑211. The presenter said there is no county match; NCDOT funds the project.
• Tax summaries and advertisement deadline: The revenue department presented the summary of unpaid 2025 taxes that are liens on real property (read pursuant to 'North Carolina General Statute 100 and five‑three 69' as recited). The board approved receipt of the summary and set a payment deadline to avoid advertisement; a suggested deadline of Friday, March 20, 2026, was discussed and the board voted to proceed with the advertisement schedule and public notice. Commissioners discussed methods for publicizing the advertisement in the Bladen Journal and on local outlets.
• Turnbull Creek contract adjustment (Soil & Water): Soil & Water Conservation District requested about $16,000 in additional funds to reimburse a contractor after the Turnbull Creek channel and debris exceeded original estimates. The director said the extra cost is reimbursed through a state program and will not come from county coffers; the board approved the extension.
• Grain drill purchase: The board approved purchasing a replacement no‑till grain drill (two vendor proposals considered) at a net cost reported between $23,000 and $24,000 after trade‑in, selecting the lower bid from Linda Turpin Tractor (Fayetteville). The purchase was approved and funded from the Soil & Water budget.
• Convenience‑site holiday schedule for 2026: General Services/Solid Waste proposed a holiday schedule (no reduction in coverage days; staff will flip the usual Wednesday off to Friday when holidays fall in those weeks). Commissioners asked for advance signage and approved the schedule.
• Advisory board appointments: The board approved multiple appointments and reappointments to advisory boards and committees, and tabled a handful of items pending legal review or membership confirmation.
Votes were typically recorded by voice ('aye'); the transcript reflects approval by majority voice vote on the recorded items. No contested roll‑call tallies are recorded in the transcript for these motions.
