1 00:03:38,642 --> 00:03:40,962 2026 Corwick County Board of Commissioners meeting. 2 00:03:43,922 --> 00:03:47,122 I'd like to ask Reverend Rusty Willis give us the invocation. 3 00:03:51,202 --> 00:03:52,242 Good evening. Good evening. 4 00:03:53,762 --> 00:03:56,722 I believe this is the third time I've been asked to give the invocation. 5 00:03:58,482 --> 00:04:01,922 Each time it's not a duty, it's an honor. And I thank you. Thank 6 00:03:58,482 --> 00:04:01,922 Each time it's not a duty, it's an honor. And I thank you. Thank 7 00:04:01,922 --> 00:04:02,002 you. 8 00:04:04,482 --> 00:04:04,882 Some three years ago. 9 00:04:06,722 --> 00:04:07,922 Thirty-nine people were looking for a home. 10 00:04:09,922 --> 00:04:10,242 A place to worship. 11 00:04:11,762 --> 00:04:14,882 And the commissioners of that time. Changed the decision for the 12 00:04:11,762 --> 00:04:14,882 And the commissioners of that time. Changed the decision for the 13 00:04:15,202 --> 00:04:18,082 little white building on the corner. Not to be a warehouse. 14 00:04:19,282 --> 00:04:22,562 But to be a church again. There's 39 people 15 00:04:22,962 --> 00:04:24,242 who have grown to 130 now. 16 00:04:26,082 --> 00:04:29,282 And we said thank you then. But my father taught me 17 00:04:30,482 --> 00:04:31,522 you can never say thank you enough. 18 00:04:33,282 --> 00:04:34,562 As long as you're saying it from your heart. 19 00:04:36,242 --> 00:04:38,642 As the founding pastor of both for policy, I say from my heart. 20 00:04:36,242 --> 00:04:38,642 As the founding pastor of both for policy, I say from my heart. 21 00:04:39,762 --> 00:04:42,962 And the 130. Say from their hearts. Thank you. 22 00:04:44,002 --> 00:04:44,162 Thank you. 23 00:04:46,002 --> 00:04:46,322 Let us pray. 24 00:04:50,242 --> 00:04:53,522 Dear Father God, we thank you for the plans. That you 25 00:04:53,762 --> 00:04:55,602 have for each of these commissioners. 26 00:04:57,282 --> 00:04:59,042 And each of us, our fellow citizens. 27 00:05:00,642 --> 00:05:03,042 Good plans. For a future and a hope. 28 00:05:04,642 --> 00:05:06,962 Plans to make a difference in other people's lives. 29 00:05:09,362 --> 00:05:12,802 And not just our own. We thank you for a founding 30 00:05:09,362 --> 00:05:12,802 And not just our own. We thank you for a founding 31 00:05:12,882 --> 00:05:15,282 fathers. That saw a government. 32 00:05:16,402 --> 00:05:17,282 That was for the people. 33 00:05:18,962 --> 00:05:19,202 And by the people. 34 00:05:20,802 --> 00:05:23,522 And we thank you that these commissioners and this government. 35 00:05:24,642 --> 00:05:27,522 Is living out that dream. To be here. 36 00:05:28,322 --> 00:05:30,962 Not for themselves. But to make a difference for the people. 37 00:05:32,642 --> 00:05:35,042 And so now as Solomon asked, not for 38 00:05:35,122 --> 00:05:38,162 riches, but for wisdom. We pray for 39 00:05:35,122 --> 00:05:38,162 riches, but for wisdom. We pray for 40 00:05:38,562 --> 00:05:41,362 you to give each of these commissioners the wisdom that they need. 41 00:05:43,122 --> 00:05:45,442 To make the easy decisions and the hard decisions. 42 00:05:46,882 --> 00:05:49,282 But that is best. And we pray this in the name of Jesus. 43 00:05:46,882 --> 00:05:49,282 But that is best. And we pray this in the name of Jesus. 44 00:05:50,402 --> 00:05:52,722 The King of King and Lord of lords. Amen. 45 00:05:54,322 --> 00:05:57,762 God bless you all. Thank you, Rusty. Thank you. Commissioner Sheehan, you lead us 46 00:05:57,842 --> 00:05:58,242 unpledgeably. 47 00:06:01,922 --> 00:06:05,362 Congratulations to the five of the United States of America. 48 00:06:06,722 --> 00:06:09,922 And to the Republic for which it stands one nation 49 00:06:10,882 --> 00:06:14,162 unto God. Indivisible. With liberty and justice 50 00:06:10,882 --> 00:06:14,162 unto God. Indivisible. With liberty and justice 51 00:06:14,482 --> 00:06:14,802 for all. 52 00:06:24,562 --> 00:06:28,002 Okay. In accordance with the state government ethics act, it is the 53 00:06:28,002 --> 00:06:31,362 duty of every board member to avoid both conflicts of interest and the 54 00:06:31,442 --> 00:06:34,402 appearance of conflict. Does any board member have any known conflict of interest 55 00:06:35,362 --> 00:06:38,642 where their parents are conflict with respect to any matter coming before the board this 56 00:06:35,362 --> 00:06:38,642 where their parents are conflict with respect to any matter coming before the board this 57 00:06:38,722 --> 00:06:42,082 evening? If so, please identify the conflict and refrain from 58 00:06:42,162 --> 00:06:44,802 any undue participation in a particular matter. 59 00:06:45,922 --> 00:06:48,562 I'm going to need to recuse myself from item number 10. 60 00:06:45,922 --> 00:06:48,562 I'm going to need to recuse myself from item number 10. 61 00:06:49,762 --> 00:06:50,082 When the time comes. 62 00:06:53,842 --> 00:06:57,202 All right. We're going to entertain a motion to adopt the agenda and I need to 63 00:06:57,362 --> 00:07:00,082 amend the agenda to add item number 64 00:07:01,122 --> 00:07:04,402 8a consideration of the designation of Matt 65 00:07:04,482 --> 00:07:07,522 Renow as the interim county manager effective November 66 00:07:07,762 --> 00:07:08,802 2nd 2026. 67 00:07:10,882 --> 00:07:10,962 Second. 68 00:07:12,482 --> 00:07:12,722 All in favor? 69 00:07:12,482 --> 00:07:12,722 All in favor? 70 00:07:16,482 --> 00:07:19,202 I'll make a motion to adopt the amended agenda as presented. 71 00:07:22,082 --> 00:07:22,882 All right, all in favor? 72 00:07:25,842 --> 00:07:27,042 I'd like to make a motion. 73 00:07:28,802 --> 00:07:29,122 To also. 74 00:07:30,642 --> 00:07:33,362 Add something to the consent agenda. So it will be amending that 75 00:07:34,002 --> 00:07:36,642 also. And I would like to make a motion to a point 76 00:07:34,002 --> 00:07:36,642 also. And I would like to make a motion to a point 77 00:07:37,522 --> 00:07:40,882 James H. Ferguson III as the county attorney effective 78 00:07:40,962 --> 00:07:42,322 October 1st, 2026. 79 00:07:45,202 --> 00:07:48,562 Motion by Vice Chairman Mansfield is a second. By Commissioner 80 00:07:49,842 --> 00:07:50,562 Walbert, all in favor? 81 00:07:53,202 --> 00:07:56,402 Mr. Chairman, I'll make a motion to adopt the amended consent agenda. 82 00:07:59,922 --> 00:08:01,922 By Commissioner Clark. All in favor. 83 00:07:59,922 --> 00:08:01,922 By Commissioner Clark. All in favor. 84 00:08:05,522 --> 00:08:08,962 Next we will have recognition of the Jamie Hicks long employee 85 00:08:08,962 --> 00:08:11,682 of the month. For July, August and September 86 00:08:12,562 --> 00:08:13,202 for Nick Wilson. 87 00:08:12,562 --> 00:08:13,202 for Nick Wilson. 88 00:08:18,482 --> 00:08:21,282 All right. Good evening everyone. Thank you again. Tonight we're here to recognize 89 00:08:21,922 --> 00:08:25,282 the recipients Jamie Hicks long employee of the 90 00:08:21,922 --> 00:08:25,282 the recipients Jamie Hicks long employee of the 91 00:08:25,442 --> 00:08:28,562 month award for the third quarter of 2026. This award 92 00:08:28,882 --> 00:08:31,922 recognizes employees to do their jobs well, support their coworkers 93 00:08:32,402 --> 00:08:35,762 and make a difference in serving our community. Tonight we are recognizing 94 00:08:35,842 --> 00:08:38,962 three employees who have made an impact in their departments and across 95 00:08:35,842 --> 00:08:38,962 three employees who have made an impact in their departments and across 96 00:08:39,202 --> 00:08:42,562 Carteret County. Let's begin with our July honoree 97 00:08:43,042 --> 00:08:46,482 Kristen Brewer. The library assistant at the Western Carter Library 98 00:08:46,562 --> 00:08:49,762 branch. Kristen is being recognized for her work with library 99 00:08:46,562 --> 00:08:49,762 branch. Kristen is being recognized for her work with library 100 00:08:49,762 --> 00:08:52,242 programs, her teamwork and her service to her community. 101 00:08:53,522 --> 00:08:56,642 One of Kristen's main projects has been redesigning the 102 00:08:57,042 --> 00:09:00,322 1,000 books before kindergarten program. This program occurs 103 00:09:00,482 --> 00:09:03,442 as children from birth through kindergarten to read 104 00:09:00,482 --> 00:09:03,442 as children from birth through kindergarten to read 105 00:09:03,922 --> 00:09:06,882 1,000 books before starting school. Families keep track of these 106 00:09:06,962 --> 00:09:09,602 books. They read together and receive recognition along the way. 107 00:09:10,722 --> 00:09:14,002 Kristen's work helps encourage families to visit the library and build a love of 108 00:09:10,722 --> 00:09:14,002 Kristen's work helps encourage families to visit the library and build a love of 109 00:09:14,082 --> 00:09:16,722 reading. Kristen also creates programs for 110 00:09:16,802 --> 00:09:19,522 children, teens and adults. She plans 111 00:09:19,842 --> 00:09:23,282 ahead, keeps projects organized and is always willing to help her coworkers. 112 00:09:24,242 --> 00:09:27,602 She recently completed an inventory of the branches program 113 00:09:24,242 --> 00:09:27,602 She recently completed an inventory of the branches program 114 00:09:27,842 --> 00:09:30,722 supplies helping avoid duplicate purchases and making better use of 115 00:09:31,202 --> 00:09:34,642 library services. Kristen also provides service 116 00:09:35,522 --> 00:09:38,082 to library visitors at the front desk by answering questions 117 00:09:35,522 --> 00:09:38,082 to library visitors at the front desk by answering questions 118 00:09:39,202 --> 00:09:42,642 and through the program she leads. She helps make the Western Planet 119 00:09:42,642 --> 00:09:45,922 Library a welcoming place of all ages. For her work with the library 120 00:09:46,482 --> 00:09:49,602 support of her coworkers and service to the community, we are proud to recognize 121 00:09:46,482 --> 00:09:49,602 support of her coworkers and service to the community, we are proud to recognize 122 00:09:50,082 --> 00:09:53,442 Kristen Brewer as the July employee. At this time, congratulations 123 00:09:54,162 --> 00:09:56,082 Chris and thank you for all that you do and Carter Ed. 124 00:10:10,322 --> 00:10:13,682 All right, next we're going to recognize our August honoree Kim 125 00:10:10,322 --> 00:10:13,682 All right, next we're going to recognize our August honoree Kim 126 00:10:13,842 --> 00:10:17,042 Young. Finance technician with our finance department. Kim 127 00:10:17,442 --> 00:10:20,802 has been recognized for our work supporting the finance department, county departments 128 00:10:20,962 --> 00:10:21,282 and the public. 129 00:10:22,962 --> 00:10:26,162 Much of Kim's work takes place behind the scenes. She helps keep the 130 00:10:22,962 --> 00:10:26,162 Much of Kim's work takes place behind the scenes. She helps keep the 131 00:10:26,482 --> 00:10:29,922 county's financial records accurate by handling banking transactions, 132 00:10:29,922 --> 00:10:33,362 checking deposits. Researching documents and helping resolve 133 00:10:33,442 --> 00:10:36,722 problems. Her work helps keep these daily 134 00:10:36,962 --> 00:10:39,762 financial tasks moving. Kim also works with Fleet 135 00:10:39,762 --> 00:10:43,122 Records, fixed assets and surplus property. She 136 00:10:43,202 --> 00:10:45,922 works with the departments and vendors to make sure equipment is tracked 137 00:10:46,002 --> 00:10:48,962 correctly. Her work with surplus property also helps 138 00:10:46,002 --> 00:10:48,962 correctly. Her work with surplus property also helps 139 00:10:49,442 --> 00:10:52,402 county recover value from items it no longer needs. Kim 140 00:10:52,882 --> 00:10:56,322 is also someone who works with her coworkers and the public and turn to 141 00:10:56,402 --> 00:10:59,522 you when questions come up. She helps with attainments, answers questions 142 00:11:00,002 --> 00:11:03,202 and directs people to the right places when needed. Much of 143 00:11:00,002 --> 00:11:03,202 and directs people to the right places when needed. Much of 144 00:11:03,602 --> 00:11:07,042 Ken's work is not visible, may not be visible to the public. But it is 145 00:11:07,362 --> 00:11:10,802 an important part of keeping county government running. For her work in 146 00:11:10,882 --> 00:11:14,082 finance and her service to others, we are proud to recognize Kim Young as the 147 00:11:10,882 --> 00:11:14,082 finance and her service to others, we are proud to recognize Kim Young as the 148 00:11:14,322 --> 00:11:16,242 August employee of the month. Kim? 149 00:11:26,642 --> 00:11:29,282 All right, last, finally we have recognized our September 150 00:11:29,602 --> 00:11:32,962 honorary, most recent one Courtney Howell. Detective with the Sheriff's Office. 151 00:11:33,122 --> 00:11:36,002 Courtney is being recognized for investigative work and her service to 152 00:11:36,082 --> 00:11:39,362 victims, families, and her community. Courtney began her career 153 00:11:36,082 --> 00:11:39,362 victims, families, and her community. Courtney began her career 154 00:11:39,682 --> 00:11:42,962 at the Sheriff's Office in 2017. She has worked in the detention 155 00:11:43,202 --> 00:11:46,402 center and the county courthouse as a bailiff served as a deputy 156 00:11:46,642 --> 00:11:49,922 sheriff and became a detective in 2020. She has also worked as an 157 00:11:46,642 --> 00:11:49,922 sheriff and became a detective in 2020. She has also worked as an 158 00:11:50,242 --> 00:11:53,682 evidence custodian and managed the sex offender registry. As 159 00:11:53,842 --> 00:11:57,122 a detective, Courtney handles criminal investigations including child abuse and 160 00:11:57,362 --> 00:12:00,482 internet crimes against children cases. Very tough work. She also 161 00:12:00,802 --> 00:12:04,242 serves as the Sheriff's Office Liaison with County DSS and 162 00:12:00,802 --> 00:12:04,242 serves as the Sheriff's Office Liaison with County DSS and 163 00:12:04,322 --> 00:12:07,522 takes part in the multidisciplinary team and sexual assault 164 00:12:07,762 --> 00:12:10,802 response team. Courtney has also helped put in a new system 165 00:12:11,762 --> 00:12:14,562 in place using Microsoft Teams and DocuSign to obtain 166 00:12:11,762 --> 00:12:14,562 in place using Microsoft Teams and DocuSign to obtain 167 00:12:15,202 --> 00:12:18,482 search and arrest warrants. This allows detectives to work with judges 168 00:12:18,642 --> 00:12:22,002 remotely including nights, weekends and holidays. It helps save 169 00:12:22,082 --> 00:12:25,442 time and allow us investigations to move forward more quickly when 170 00:12:22,082 --> 00:12:25,442 time and allow us investigations to move forward more quickly when 171 00:12:25,602 --> 00:12:28,642 a warrant is needed. She also works with the DA's 172 00:12:28,642 --> 00:12:31,442 office, other agencies and community organizations as part of our 173 00:12:31,442 --> 00:12:34,882 investigations. She works with victims and their families and helps provide 174 00:12:35,042 --> 00:12:38,482 answers as cases are moving forward. So for her work as 175 00:12:35,042 --> 00:12:38,482 answers as cases are moving forward. So for her work as 176 00:12:38,482 --> 00:12:41,842 a detective and the services to victims, families in the community, we are proud to 177 00:12:41,922 --> 00:12:44,482 recognize Courtney Howe as a September employee of the 178 00:12:44,802 --> 00:12:45,922 month. On a 4. 179 00:13:32,722 --> 00:13:33,362 Thank you all. 180 00:13:35,362 --> 00:13:37,362 Thank you. Next we have. 181 00:13:35,362 --> 00:13:37,362 Thank you. Next we have. 182 00:13:39,282 --> 00:13:41,202 A commercial fishing day proclamation. 183 00:13:48,962 --> 00:13:52,162 Proclamation will be declaring October 4th 2026 as 184 00:13:48,962 --> 00:13:52,162 Proclamation will be declaring October 4th 2026 as 185 00:13:52,402 --> 00:13:55,682 commercial fishing day in Corbrick County. Whereas Corbrick County has 186 00:13:55,842 --> 00:13:59,042 a long and proud history of commercial fishing and is home to a strong commercial 187 00:13:59,362 --> 00:14:02,722 fishing and seafood community. And whereas generations 188 00:13:59,362 --> 00:14:02,722 fishing and seafood community. And whereas generations 189 00:14:02,962 --> 00:14:05,922 of Corwick County families have made their living through commercial fishing 190 00:14:06,402 --> 00:14:09,442 and the business that support the industry. And whereas commercial 191 00:14:09,922 --> 00:14:13,282 fishing supports our local economy through commercial fishermen and women 192 00:14:09,922 --> 00:14:13,282 fishing supports our local economy through commercial fishermen and women 193 00:14:14,002 --> 00:14:17,362 seafood dealers, processors, marinas, boat builders and repair 194 00:14:17,522 --> 00:14:20,802 businesses, suppliers, restaurants, markets and other local 195 00:14:20,962 --> 00:14:24,402 businesses throughout the community. And whereas commercial fishing and 196 00:14:24,642 --> 00:14:27,842 women fishermen and women provide fresh 197 00:14:24,642 --> 00:14:27,842 women fishermen and women provide fresh 198 00:14:28,482 --> 00:14:31,522 locally caught seafood to families, restaurants, markets and consumers 199 00:14:32,162 --> 00:14:35,442 throughout North Carolina and beyond. And whereas the Board of 200 00:14:35,442 --> 00:14:38,482 Commissioners recognizes the hard work, knowledge, skill and dedication 201 00:14:35,442 --> 00:14:38,482 Commissioners recognizes the hard work, knowledge, skill and dedication 202 00:14:38,882 --> 00:14:42,162 of Corwick County's commercial fishermen and their families. And 203 00:14:42,242 --> 00:14:45,522 whereas commercial fishing is an important part of Corwick County's history 204 00:14:45,922 --> 00:14:49,362 and coastal heritage with traditions that have been passed from one generation 205 00:14:45,922 --> 00:14:49,362 and coastal heritage with traditions that have been passed from one generation 206 00:14:49,602 --> 00:14:49,922 to the next. 207 00:14:51,922 --> 00:14:55,362 And whereas the board recognizes the importance of protecting our working waterfronts 208 00:14:55,922 --> 00:14:59,362 and supporting the families, businesses and communities that 209 00:14:59,362 --> 00:15:02,722 depend on commercial fishing industry. And whereas commercial fishing 210 00:14:59,362 --> 00:15:02,722 depend on commercial fishing industry. And whereas commercial fishing 211 00:15:03,282 --> 00:15:05,842 industry helps make Carteret County the community it is today 212 00:15:06,802 --> 00:15:09,602 and remains an important part of our local economy and way of life. 213 00:15:10,882 --> 00:15:14,322 Now four of the Corinth County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim 214 00:15:10,882 --> 00:15:14,322 Now four of the Corinth County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim 215 00:15:14,722 --> 00:15:17,762 Sunday, October 4th 2026 as commercial fishing day 216 00:15:18,242 --> 00:15:21,362 in Corwick County and encourages the citizens of Clark County to 217 00:15:21,682 --> 00:15:24,882 recognize and celebrate the contributions of commercial fishermen and 218 00:15:24,962 --> 00:15:27,922 women, their families and the many businesses that support 219 00:15:24,962 --> 00:15:27,922 women, their families and the many businesses that support 220 00:15:28,642 --> 00:15:32,082 our commercial fishing industry and working waterfronts. Proclaim 221 00:15:32,242 --> 00:15:34,322 the 21st day of September 2026. 222 00:15:36,002 --> 00:15:36,722 And we'll need a motion to. 223 00:15:38,482 --> 00:15:39,682 Adopt the proclamation. 224 00:15:41,362 --> 00:15:44,482 Summit. Motion by Commissioner Waldron. Second. Second of Biomer 225 00:15:44,882 --> 00:15:45,682 Quinn. All in favor. 226 00:15:49,762 --> 00:15:53,042 Next we have a resolution supporting the North Carolina County's 227 00:15:53,362 --> 00:15:54,002 fisheries coalition. 228 00:15:57,122 --> 00:15:58,722 And that is about 19 counties. 229 00:16:01,282 --> 00:16:03,442 Made up of our coastal counties 230 00:16:01,282 --> 00:16:03,442 Made up of our coastal counties 231 00:16:04,722 --> 00:16:07,842 that lobbied against the shrimping ban. We were in 232 00:16:08,082 --> 00:16:09,602 Raleigh probably a year or so ago now. 233 00:16:11,922 --> 00:16:15,202 And so we continue to meet on a quarterly basis. And fight for 234 00:16:11,922 --> 00:16:15,202 And so we continue to meet on a quarterly basis. And fight for 235 00:16:15,682 --> 00:16:19,042 coastal issues. So a resolution of the Corwick County Board of 236 00:16:19,042 --> 00:16:22,242 Commissioners in support of the North Carolina Coastal Counties Fisheries 237 00:16:22,402 --> 00:16:25,762 Coalition. Whereas in North Carolina coastal counties Fisheries 238 00:16:22,402 --> 00:16:25,762 Coalition. Whereas in North Carolina coastal counties Fisheries 239 00:16:25,842 --> 00:16:28,882 Coalition is made of a coastal counties that work together on issues 240 00:16:29,442 --> 00:16:32,882 affecting commercial fishing, fishing communities, seafood businesses and 241 00:16:32,882 --> 00:16:36,082 working waterfronts and warehouse Clark County is a member of the North Carolina 242 00:16:36,562 --> 00:16:39,842 Coastal Counties Fisheries Coalition has a long history and strong 243 00:16:36,562 --> 00:16:39,842 Coastal Counties Fisheries Coalition has a long history and strong 244 00:16:40,002 --> 00:16:42,562 connection to North Carolina's commercial and recreational 245 00:16:43,602 --> 00:16:46,962 fishing industries. And whereas the Coral Rock County coastal waters commercial 246 00:16:47,202 --> 00:16:50,642 fishing industries, seafood businesses, working waterfronts, 247 00:16:47,202 --> 00:16:50,642 fishing industries, seafood businesses, working waterfronts, 248 00:16:50,722 --> 00:16:51,442 fishing heritage 249 00:16:52,962 --> 00:16:55,282 are important to the county's economy and communities. 250 00:16:56,402 --> 00:16:59,282 And whereas. Recent trial court rulings 251 00:16:59,922 --> 00:17:02,322 may negatively impact Corwick County's commercial fish and 252 00:16:59,922 --> 00:17:02,322 may negatively impact Corwick County's commercial fish and 253 00:17:02,322 --> 00:17:05,522 industry, recreational and charter for hire fishing industries 254 00:17:05,922 --> 00:17:09,362 and other businesses and communities that depend on the state's coastal 255 00:17:09,362 --> 00:17:12,242 resources. And whereas the Corwick County Board of Commissioners 256 00:17:12,562 --> 00:17:16,002 recognize the importance of raising awareness of these issues and their impact 257 00:17:12,562 --> 00:17:16,002 recognize the importance of raising awareness of these issues and their impact 258 00:17:16,082 --> 00:17:19,442 on local families and the quality of our food supply and 259 00:17:19,522 --> 00:17:22,722 supports the concerns raised by the North Carolina coastal 260 00:17:22,882 --> 00:17:25,362 counties, fisheries coalition. Now 261 00:17:26,482 --> 00:17:29,602 therefore be it resolved by the Corwick County Board of Commissioners at the board 262 00:17:29,842 --> 00:17:32,322 supports continued review of the legal issues 263 00:17:33,442 --> 00:17:36,722 that impact our local fishermen and shrimpers, the board recognizes the importance of 264 00:17:36,962 --> 00:17:40,322 North Carolina's commercial fish and industry, recreational and charter for 265 00:17:36,962 --> 00:17:40,322 North Carolina's commercial fish and industry, recreational and charter for 266 00:17:40,642 --> 00:17:43,362 hire fishing industries, seafood businesses, working 267 00:17:43,602 --> 00:17:46,962 waterfronts, and fishing communities to Corridor County 268 00:17:47,122 --> 00:17:50,162 and to the coastal region. The board requests the appropriate state officials 269 00:17:47,122 --> 00:17:50,162 and to the coastal region. The board requests the appropriate state officials 270 00:17:51,122 --> 00:17:54,242 consider the concerns raised by the North Carolina coastal counties, fisheries 271 00:17:54,402 --> 00:17:57,762 coalition and Corritt County as this case moves through the appellate courts 272 00:17:58,802 --> 00:18:02,162 and in any legislative efforts that may harm families who fish and shrimp. 273 00:17:58,802 --> 00:18:02,162 and in any legislative efforts that may harm families who fish and shrimp. 274 00:18:03,042 --> 00:18:06,402 A copy of this red solution shall be provided to the governor of North 275 00:18:06,482 --> 00:18:09,922 Carolina, the North Carolina Attorney General in the North Carolina Department of 276 00:18:10,002 --> 00:18:12,082 Justice, members of the Cory County legislature 277 00:18:13,762 --> 00:18:16,642 legislative delegation and the chairman of North Carolina 278 00:18:17,202 --> 00:18:18,562 Coastal County Fisheries Coalition. 279 00:18:20,162 --> 00:18:22,722 Adopted this 21st day of September 2026. 280 00:18:24,162 --> 00:18:25,282 Those are a motion to approve that resolution. 281 00:18:27,922 --> 00:18:31,042 Motion by Commissioner Waldrich. Seconded by Commissioner Shin. 282 00:18:31,842 --> 00:18:32,242 All in favor. 283 00:18:39,122 --> 00:18:40,402 Next we have a proclamation. 284 00:18:42,322 --> 00:18:43,602 For senior center month. 285 00:18:50,082 --> 00:18:53,202 This proclamation is for. National senior 286 00:18:53,442 --> 00:18:56,882 center month. September 2026. Whereas September is 287 00:18:56,962 --> 00:18:59,922 recognized nationally as National Senior Center Month 288 00:19:00,322 --> 00:19:03,602 providing an opportunity to recognize the important role seniors play 289 00:19:00,322 --> 00:19:03,602 providing an opportunity to recognize the important role seniors play 290 00:19:04,002 --> 00:19:06,882 in supporting the health independence and wellbeing of older adults. 291 00:19:07,842 --> 00:19:10,642 And whereas the Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment center has served 292 00:19:11,202 --> 00:19:14,642 Corwick County seniors since 1997. Providing 293 00:19:11,202 --> 00:19:14,642 Corwick County seniors since 1997. Providing 294 00:19:14,802 --> 00:19:17,602 adults aged 50 and older with opportunities for 295 00:19:18,002 --> 00:19:21,282 socialization, education, recreation, fitness and personal 296 00:19:21,602 --> 00:19:25,042 enrichment. And whereas Corwick County Senior 297 00:19:25,122 --> 00:19:27,602 Services provides programs and services that promote 298 00:19:25,122 --> 00:19:27,602 Services provides programs and services that promote 299 00:19:28,402 --> 00:19:31,522 independence, encourage personal growth, support healthy aging 300 00:19:31,922 --> 00:19:35,042 and help older adults remain active and engage in their communities. 301 00:19:35,922 --> 00:19:39,042 And whereas beyond Mann, Jr. Enrichment Center 302 00:19:35,922 --> 00:19:39,042 And whereas beyond Mann, Jr. Enrichment Center 303 00:19:39,682 --> 00:19:43,122 was recertified as North Carolina Senior Center of Excellence in 304 00:19:43,282 --> 00:19:46,562 June of 2025 recognizing its commitment to providing 305 00:19:47,042 --> 00:19:50,402 quality programs and services that meet the needs of Corwick County's 306 00:19:47,042 --> 00:19:50,402 quality programs and services that meet the needs of Corwick County's 307 00:19:50,722 --> 00:19:54,002 older adults. And whereas senior centers provide important 308 00:19:54,402 --> 00:19:56,482 opportunities for older adults to build 309 00:19:56,722 --> 00:19:59,922 relationships, pursue interests, share their knowledge and experience 310 00:20:00,642 --> 00:20:03,442 and continue making meaningful contributions to their families and 311 00:20:00,642 --> 00:20:03,442 and continue making meaningful contributions to their families and 312 00:20:03,682 --> 00:20:07,042 communities. And whereas Corvick County recognizes and 313 00:20:07,122 --> 00:20:10,402 appreciates the many contributions of older adults and the dedicated 314 00:20:10,562 --> 00:20:13,922 staff, volunteers, caregivers, and community partners who 315 00:20:10,562 --> 00:20:13,922 staff, volunteers, caregivers, and community partners who 316 00:20:14,082 --> 00:20:17,282 support their continued health, independence and quality of life. 317 00:20:18,722 --> 00:20:21,842 Now therefore be it proclaimed that Carterwick County Board of Commissioners 318 00:20:22,082 --> 00:20:24,722 hereby recognizes September 26 as 319 00:20:25,922 --> 00:20:29,202 senior center month in Corbritt County and encourages all residents to 320 00:20:29,442 --> 00:20:32,722 recognize a contributions of older adults and the important 321 00:20:32,882 --> 00:20:36,242 role of the Leon man, Junior Enrichment Center and 322 00:20:36,402 --> 00:20:39,762 Corridor County Senior Services in our community. Proclaim this 323 00:20:36,402 --> 00:20:39,762 Corridor County Senior Services in our community. Proclaim this 324 00:20:39,842 --> 00:20:43,122 21st day of September 2026. Mr. 325 00:20:43,122 --> 00:20:46,082 Chairman, I'd like to make a motion to support the proclamation of the senior 326 00:20:46,322 --> 00:20:49,122 center. Motion by Vice Chairman Mansfield, is our second 327 00:20:50,162 --> 00:20:53,362 by Commissioner Quinn. All in favor? All right, we have 328 00:20:54,082 --> 00:20:56,562 a frame plaque here. I know we have some senior center. 329 00:20:59,442 --> 00:21:00,802 And director. And director. 330 00:21:02,402 --> 00:21:02,642 Come on up. 331 00:21:14,322 --> 00:21:15,442 I know you know this later. 332 00:22:05,042 --> 00:22:05,122 Okay. 333 00:22:07,762 --> 00:22:09,282 Now we have item eight. 334 00:22:10,882 --> 00:22:13,442 Designation of Matt Renow as Interim County Manager. 335 00:22:15,762 --> 00:22:19,202 We all know Matt has done an excellent job for us as Assistant 336 00:22:19,362 --> 00:22:21,842 County Manager and Sharon is going to be retiring soon. 337 00:22:23,122 --> 00:22:23,682 So we wanted to go ahead. 338 00:22:26,242 --> 00:22:27,202 And provide some continuity. 339 00:22:29,362 --> 00:22:32,722 And so is there a motion to designate Matt Renow as Interim County 340 00:22:32,722 --> 00:22:35,202 Manager effective November 2nd 2026. 341 00:22:38,162 --> 00:22:38,962 By Commissioner Clark? 342 00:22:41,922 --> 00:22:43,682 Seconded by Commissioner Shin? 343 00:22:45,202 --> 00:22:45,522 Any comments? 344 00:22:49,202 --> 00:22:51,202 God bless you. Matt. There you go man 345 00:22:49,202 --> 00:22:51,202 God bless you. Matt. There you go man 346 00:22:52,642 --> 00:22:54,722 from the back row to the front row pretty quick. 347 00:22:57,042 --> 00:23:00,002 All right, moving right along. Next we have public comment. 348 00:23:02,482 --> 00:23:05,922 If you will approach the podium and state your name and address for the record and you 349 00:23:05,922 --> 00:23:08,402 have three minutes. Mr. Clay Jackson. 350 00:23:18,562 --> 00:23:21,522 Bring. It up to Mansfield Height. My name is Clay 351 00:23:21,682 --> 00:23:24,562 Jackson. I'm the executive director of Carteret Community Theater 352 00:23:25,122 --> 00:23:25,842 over in Morehead City. 353 00:23:27,362 --> 00:23:30,642 They address there is 1311 Arundel out of them Pine Noll Shores. 354 00:23:31,362 --> 00:23:34,082 I came to give a wonderful report on where we are 355 00:23:34,802 --> 00:23:38,002 as a community theater. As you know seven and a half years ago 356 00:23:34,802 --> 00:23:38,002 as a community theater. As you know seven and a half years ago 357 00:23:38,642 --> 00:23:42,002 Hurricane Florence ripped the roof off of our theater. It took us seven 358 00:23:42,242 --> 00:23:44,962 and a half years to get back open to raise enough money 359 00:23:45,762 --> 00:23:48,642 to work with volunteers and we were able to do it on our own. 360 00:23:49,362 --> 00:23:52,482 We were able to get it back up and running on our own. Since 361 00:23:49,362 --> 00:23:52,482 We were able to get it back up and running on our own. Since 362 00:23:52,562 --> 00:23:55,762 then, since reopening in January we have sold 363 00:23:57,362 --> 00:24:00,802 11,716 tickets. To events 364 00:24:01,202 --> 00:24:04,322 at our theater. We have had 300 summer camp 365 00:24:01,202 --> 00:24:04,322 at our theater. We have had 300 summer camp 366 00:24:04,562 --> 00:24:06,482 registrations just this summer alone. 367 00:24:08,722 --> 00:24:11,522 45% of the patrons that come to our shows 368 00:24:13,122 --> 00:24:16,082 support local businesses either before or after 369 00:24:13,122 --> 00:24:16,082 support local businesses either before or after 370 00:24:16,642 --> 00:24:19,762 coming to our one of our events. They're going to restaurants, they're going to 371 00:24:19,922 --> 00:24:22,082 bars, they're staying in our hotels as well. 372 00:24:24,322 --> 00:24:27,522 For 2027 we already have 10 concerts 373 00:24:24,322 --> 00:24:27,522 For 2027 we already have 10 concerts 374 00:24:27,842 --> 00:24:31,202 and events planned through the end of July. And I continue to book 375 00:24:32,002 --> 00:24:35,442 Acts Weekly. We've increased our youth theater productions for 376 00:24:35,762 --> 00:24:38,802 2027 to be able to include more young people 377 00:24:35,762 --> 00:24:38,802 2027 to be able to include more young people 378 00:24:39,522 --> 00:24:40,242 access to the arts. 379 00:24:42,002 --> 00:24:45,362 So we are back open. But we need the 380 00:24:45,922 --> 00:24:49,282 county's support. We still have Hurricane debt 381 00:24:49,522 --> 00:24:52,402 that we are working off and doing everything we 382 00:24:49,522 --> 00:24:52,402 that we are working off and doing everything we 383 00:24:52,562 --> 00:24:56,002 can. But through fundraising, through ticket 384 00:24:56,082 --> 00:24:59,442 sales, it can only get us so far. So I would love the opportunity to 385 00:24:59,682 --> 00:25:02,642 give each of you a tour of the theater. Commissioner 386 00:24:59,682 --> 00:25:02,642 give each of you a tour of the theater. Commissioner 387 00:25:02,722 --> 00:25:04,322 Chablick, I enjoyed showing you around the 388 00:25:04,482 --> 00:25:07,922 building. And just to tell you our story and what we're doing 389 00:25:08,802 --> 00:25:10,962 and the impact that we're making in our county. 390 00:25:12,162 --> 00:25:15,362 80% of our audience for our community 391 00:25:12,162 --> 00:25:15,362 80% of our audience for our community 392 00:25:15,522 --> 00:25:18,562 theater productions are from Carteret County. But we're also not 393 00:25:19,282 --> 00:25:22,722 just a driver of the arts. I want to be an economic 394 00:25:22,802 --> 00:25:25,922 driver for our county as well. Our summer concert series 395 00:25:28,482 --> 00:25:31,682 43% of our audience members came from outside the 396 00:25:32,082 --> 00:25:35,042 county to see events. We had a gentleman 397 00:25:35,682 --> 00:25:39,122 drive in from Falls Church, Virginia because of a comedian that I booked 398 00:25:35,682 --> 00:25:39,122 drive in from Falls Church, Virginia because of a comedian that I booked 399 00:25:40,322 --> 00:25:43,122 through relationships with the Comedy Zone. So we have great things going 400 00:25:43,202 --> 00:25:46,402 on. And I just love the opportunity to show you 401 00:25:46,402 --> 00:25:49,522 around, tell you our story and see if there's ways 402 00:25:49,842 --> 00:25:53,042 that you can guide me or educate me on grant 403 00:25:49,842 --> 00:25:53,042 that you can guide me or educate me on grant 404 00:25:53,522 --> 00:25:56,482 opportunities, ways that we can work together as the community 405 00:25:57,282 --> 00:26:00,642 to not only continue to grow the arts, but to partner 406 00:26:00,882 --> 00:26:04,242 with Carteret County to make sure that we are the number 407 00:26:00,882 --> 00:26:04,242 with Carteret County to make sure that we are the number 408 00:26:04,482 --> 00:26:07,842 one entertainment venue in eastern North Carolina, which I believe 409 00:26:08,242 --> 00:26:11,442 we are. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you 410 00:26:11,602 --> 00:26:12,002 Mr. Jackson. 411 00:26:13,762 --> 00:26:16,562 Next we have Ms. Shelby Sallie. 412 00:26:13,762 --> 00:26:16,562 Next we have Ms. Shelby Sallie. 413 00:26:27,602 --> 00:26:30,242 Hi my name is Shelby Salley. I live here in Beaufort. 414 00:26:31,522 --> 00:26:34,962 Chairman Chadwick Commissioner staff. Law enforcement 415 00:26:35,442 --> 00:26:35,842 and citizens. 416 00:26:37,602 --> 00:26:40,722 I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my 417 00:26:37,602 --> 00:26:40,722 I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my 418 00:26:41,122 --> 00:26:44,322 library card declared former first Lady and former 419 00:26:44,402 --> 00:26:47,762 librarian Laura Bush. The value of that card however 420 00:26:47,922 --> 00:26:51,362 is realized when people actually use it. For materials 421 00:26:47,922 --> 00:26:51,362 is realized when people actually use it. For materials 422 00:26:51,682 --> 00:26:54,802 programs classes technology and community connection. 423 00:26:55,762 --> 00:26:59,042 Public libraries are vital community spaces that provide access 424 00:26:59,202 --> 00:26:59,762 to knowledge 425 00:27:01,362 --> 00:27:04,242 opportunity and services for people of all ages and circumstances. 426 00:27:01,362 --> 00:27:04,242 opportunity and services for people of all ages and circumstances. 427 00:27:05,362 --> 00:27:08,642 The Beaufort branch has been fortunate to have a librarian who understood 428 00:27:08,882 --> 00:27:09,282 that mission. 429 00:27:10,882 --> 00:27:14,322 Shy Odom began her career at the Beaufort Library in 2011 as 430 00:27:10,882 --> 00:27:14,322 Shy Odom began her career at the Beaufort Library in 2011 as 431 00:27:14,562 --> 00:27:17,762 a library program in circulation assistant. Over the years 432 00:27:18,162 --> 00:27:20,642 she advanced to computer maintenance technician 433 00:27:21,682 --> 00:27:25,122 circulation supervisor for the entire Carteret County Library 434 00:27:25,122 --> 00:27:27,922 System and ultimately Beaufort branch manager. 435 00:27:25,122 --> 00:27:27,922 System and ultimately Beaufort branch manager. 436 00:27:28,802 --> 00:27:31,682 During those years Ms. Odom supported library technology 437 00:27:32,402 --> 00:27:35,202 trained staff developed and updated circulation 438 00:27:35,522 --> 00:27:38,882 policies, organized programs worked with community 439 00:27:35,522 --> 00:27:38,882 policies, organized programs worked with community 440 00:27:39,042 --> 00:27:42,482 organizations and helped make the Beaufort branch a vibrant community 441 00:27:42,562 --> 00:27:45,922 hub. Under her leadership the branch offered programs 442 00:27:46,082 --> 00:27:49,202 for infants, children's teens, adults seniors 443 00:27:50,242 --> 00:27:53,442 and even our boating community when docked at the 444 00:27:50,242 --> 00:27:53,442 and even our boating community when docked at the 445 00:27:53,522 --> 00:27:56,962 Beaufort Town docks when folks would come in. There were 446 00:27:57,122 --> 00:27:57,602 activities for them. 447 00:27:59,122 --> 00:28:02,242 She also welcomed organizations such as the Tiller School 448 00:28:02,642 --> 00:28:05,922 and Bridge Kids Preschool and provided opportunities for local 449 00:28:06,162 --> 00:28:08,962 artists and community partners. The 450 00:28:09,602 --> 00:28:13,042 Bover branch serves approximately 160 patrons a day which is about 451 00:28:14,082 --> 00:28:17,282 4,000 a month. Those are not simply numbers. They are members of 452 00:28:14,082 --> 00:28:17,282 4,000 a month. Those are not simply numbers. They are members of 453 00:28:17,602 --> 00:28:20,722 a community who depend on the library for education 454 00:28:21,282 --> 00:28:24,722 technology programs information and connection. That is why many 455 00:28:24,882 --> 00:28:27,602 people are asking why was Shia Odom dismissed. 456 00:28:24,882 --> 00:28:27,602 people are asking why was Shia Odom dismissed. 457 00:28:30,002 --> 00:28:31,282 Did you have a minute left keep going thank you 458 00:28:32,802 --> 00:28:34,162 as a tax paying citizen 459 00:28:36,242 --> 00:28:38,242 I am asking transparency for the budget. 460 00:28:39,922 --> 00:28:42,962 Spending on part of the library being a public 461 00:28:43,202 --> 00:28:46,482 institution. I requested a copy of Ms. Odom's 462 00:28:46,482 --> 00:28:49,682 dismissal letter pursuant to the North Carolina General Statute 463 00:28:50,482 --> 00:28:53,842 153A98B as well as appeals and rebuttals 464 00:28:54,402 --> 00:28:57,442 so that all sides of the matter can be understood. The public 465 00:28:57,922 --> 00:29:01,282 deserves full transparency. Also respectfully request that the 466 00:29:01,522 --> 00:29:04,642 county consider conducting a feasibility study regarding 467 00:29:01,522 --> 00:29:04,642 county consider conducting a feasibility study regarding 468 00:29:05,522 --> 00:29:08,962 whether library branches could return to the governance by their 469 00:29:09,122 --> 00:29:12,482 respective municipalities. If local citizens and 470 00:29:12,562 --> 00:29:16,002 municipal officials have concerns about the local branch they should 471 00:29:12,562 --> 00:29:16,002 municipal officials have concerns about the local branch they should 472 00:29:16,082 --> 00:29:19,442 have a meaningful avenue to address those concerns without 473 00:29:19,522 --> 00:29:22,962 waiting three weeks which is the case now because the 474 00:29:23,682 --> 00:29:27,122 Beaufort mayor and Boford Town Commissioners realize the governance 475 00:29:23,682 --> 00:29:27,122 Beaufort mayor and Boford Town Commissioners realize the governance 476 00:29:27,122 --> 00:29:30,482 of the library comes under the county. Thank you 477 00:29:30,722 --> 00:29:31,122 Ms. Allen. 478 00:29:35,522 --> 00:29:36,802 Sheriff Nyberg I was just thinking. 479 00:29:38,562 --> 00:29:41,922 How good Derek looks in his uniform. Do we have one that would fit Chief 480 00:29:42,002 --> 00:29:42,802 Deputy Clifton there? 481 00:29:46,642 --> 00:29:48,242 We'll get a new one there we'll sharpen him up a little bit. 482 00:29:50,402 --> 00:29:52,962 Okay item number 10. I need to refuse myself. 483 00:29:50,402 --> 00:29:52,962 Okay item number 10. I need to refuse myself. 484 00:29:56,642 --> 00:30:00,082 To entertain a motion to accept Chairman Chadwick's voluntary refusal for 485 00:30:00,162 --> 00:30:00,802 item number 10. 486 00:30:05,042 --> 00:30:07,842 Motion by Commissioner Shin second by Commissioner Quinn. 487 00:30:09,202 --> 00:30:09,842 Day Ron pun intended 488 00:30:11,522 --> 00:30:14,722 we'll move on to the consideration of the dredging for the Cape Lookout 489 00:30:11,522 --> 00:30:14,722 we'll move on to the consideration of the dredging for the Cape Lookout 490 00:30:14,882 --> 00:30:18,082 cabin in Camps Ferry Channel. Mr. Davenport 491 00:30:18,402 --> 00:30:20,322 if you'll come up and give us a small brief presentation. 492 00:30:22,402 --> 00:30:25,842 Ryan Davenport with Shore Protection Office. I'm just here to answer any questions 493 00:30:26,322 --> 00:30:27,042 you may have on this project. 494 00:30:26,322 --> 00:30:27,042 you may have on this project. 495 00:30:30,242 --> 00:30:32,322 It's a thousand cubic yards for the Cape Lookout 496 00:30:33,442 --> 00:30:36,882 cabin and camps ferry channel. It's non local 497 00:30:36,962 --> 00:30:40,402 money all federal money going to pay for it to provide access 498 00:30:36,962 --> 00:30:40,402 money all federal money going to pay for it to provide access 499 00:30:40,402 --> 00:30:42,322 to Cape Lookout. The price of that 500 00:30:43,922 --> 00:30:47,202 project was going to be $89,000 and the 501 00:30:48,482 --> 00:30:51,922 Cape Lookout National Seashore. Federal Park actually gave 502 00:30:48,482 --> 00:30:51,922 Cape Lookout National Seashore. Federal Park actually gave 503 00:30:51,922 --> 00:30:55,282 us money left over from the Dresden when we dredged over to the 504 00:30:55,442 --> 00:30:58,722 main part and that's where those funds will be coming from. 505 00:31:00,482 --> 00:31:03,762 So it's not county taxpayer money or anything as far as that goes 506 00:31:00,482 --> 00:31:03,762 So it's not county taxpayer money or anything as far as that goes 507 00:31:04,802 --> 00:31:05,922 any other commissioners have any questions? 508 00:31:08,722 --> 00:31:12,162 Do we have any idea how long it's been since it's been dredged and what 509 00:31:12,162 --> 00:31:15,602 is the current condition has it impacted so the owner 510 00:31:12,162 --> 00:31:15,602 is the current condition has it impacted so the owner 511 00:31:15,922 --> 00:31:19,122 the ferry owner of Cape Lookout Cabins camps has called me repeatedly 512 00:31:19,362 --> 00:31:22,562 over the summer. I think the ferry spent five hours stuck on the 513 00:31:22,642 --> 00:31:24,482 sandbar there during a low tide this summer. 514 00:31:26,002 --> 00:31:28,242 And I'm not aware of it being raised in any recent history. 515 00:31:26,002 --> 00:31:28,242 And I'm not aware of it being raised in any recent history. 516 00:31:29,762 --> 00:31:33,122 Thank you. And this project is no different than others we've done throughout the 517 00:31:33,282 --> 00:31:36,402 county but we do that with county money and then a state match 518 00:31:38,162 --> 00:31:39,922 this will be all with federal dollars correct. 519 00:31:38,162 --> 00:31:39,922 this will be all with federal dollars correct. 520 00:31:42,082 --> 00:31:44,802 Anybody have any other questions? I'll entertain a motion. 521 00:31:46,162 --> 00:31:49,522 To consider the Dresden project? Mr. Vice Chairman I'd like to make a 522 00:31:49,602 --> 00:31:52,642 motion for the consideration of dredging for the Cape Lookout cabin 523 00:31:49,602 --> 00:31:52,642 motion for the consideration of dredging for the Cape Lookout cabin 524 00:31:53,042 --> 00:31:56,162 and Camps Ferry Channel. Second. So I have 525 00:31:56,642 --> 00:31:59,922 a motion by Commissioner Quinn and a second by Commissioner 526 00:32:00,642 --> 00:32:00,722 Clark. 527 00:32:03,282 --> 00:32:03,602 All those in favor. 528 00:32:05,122 --> 00:32:08,082 Motion passage unanimously I'll entertain a motion to bring 529 00:32:08,322 --> 00:32:09,522 Chairman Chadwick back to our meeting. 530 00:32:13,122 --> 00:32:16,082 Second motion by Commissioner Shin 531 00:32:13,122 --> 00:32:16,082 Second motion by Commissioner Shin 532 00:32:16,802 --> 00:32:20,242 second by Commissioner Clark Mr. Chairman you have the gavelback. 533 00:32:22,722 --> 00:32:24,002 And next we'll have the manager's report. 534 00:32:25,682 --> 00:32:29,122 Thank you good evening everybody I have a couple of announcements to 535 00:32:25,682 --> 00:32:29,122 Thank you good evening everybody I have a couple of announcements to 536 00:32:29,122 --> 00:32:31,522 make for the good of all. 537 00:32:32,962 --> 00:32:36,162 If you have not registered to vote yet your voter registration 538 00:32:36,482 --> 00:32:39,362 deadline for the 2026 general election 539 00:32:36,482 --> 00:32:39,362 deadline for the 2026 general election 540 00:32:39,922 --> 00:32:42,962 is 5 p.m. on Friday October 541 00:32:43,282 --> 00:32:46,402 9th so make sure you register by that 542 00:32:46,802 --> 00:32:46,882 date 543 00:32:48,482 --> 00:32:50,962 early voting will begin Thursday October 544 00:32:48,482 --> 00:32:50,962 early voting will begin Thursday October 545 00:32:51,362 --> 00:32:54,082 15th and we'll run through Saturday October 546 00:32:54,402 --> 00:32:57,762 31st of course regular election day is Tuesday 547 00:32:58,562 --> 00:33:02,002 November 3rd this year. Also another event going on 548 00:33:02,642 --> 00:33:05,122 that is always popular with our citizens 549 00:33:02,642 --> 00:33:05,122 that is always popular with our citizens 550 00:33:06,482 --> 00:33:09,842 our fall 2026 household hazardous waste 551 00:33:10,242 --> 00:33:12,322 collection event will be held Saturday 552 00:33:13,762 --> 00:33:16,962 October 10th from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. at the 553 00:33:13,762 --> 00:33:16,962 October 10th from 8 a.m to 1 p.m. at the 554 00:33:17,362 --> 00:33:20,642 health department and you can bring batteries 555 00:33:22,082 --> 00:33:24,882 latex and oil based paint automotive fluids 556 00:33:25,362 --> 00:33:28,642 gasoline used motor oil pesticides and other things 557 00:33:25,362 --> 00:33:28,642 gasoline used motor oil pesticides and other things 558 00:33:28,802 --> 00:33:31,122 that you need to get rid of that you don't want to damage 559 00:33:32,402 --> 00:33:35,282 your yard and all the water around your house and everything else 560 00:33:36,082 --> 00:33:39,522 so make sure to bring all of those things to household 561 00:33:36,082 --> 00:33:39,522 so make sure to bring all of those things to household 562 00:33:39,922 --> 00:33:41,362 hazardous waste collection day. 563 00:33:43,122 --> 00:33:46,242 Also a free shredathon will be held Saturday 564 00:33:46,722 --> 00:33:50,162 October 10th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at the 565 00:33:50,482 --> 00:33:53,922 Leon Man senior enrichment center for Carteret County 566 00:33:50,482 --> 00:33:53,922 Leon Man senior enrichment center for Carteret County 567 00:33:53,922 --> 00:33:57,042 residents 50 and older residents can bring their bank 568 00:33:57,282 --> 00:34:00,482 statements old bills and other papers with personal information 569 00:34:01,202 --> 00:34:02,162 that they need to shred. 570 00:34:03,842 --> 00:34:07,202 We would also like to recognize Commissioner Marianne Waldrop 571 00:34:07,922 --> 00:34:11,282 and one of our employees Brook Lane our port team manager with the health 572 00:34:11,282 --> 00:34:14,482 department who were selected as 2026 women 573 00:34:14,802 --> 00:34:18,002 in Excellence by the League of Women Voters of Carteret 574 00:34:18,162 --> 00:34:21,522 County and they were recently honored for that. We can 575 00:34:21,762 --> 00:34:24,562 congratulate them for their work. Also 576 00:34:25,202 --> 00:34:28,322 Carteret County Department of Social Services was named a 2026 577 00:34:25,202 --> 00:34:28,322 Carteret County Department of Social Services was named a 2026 578 00:34:29,442 --> 00:34:32,402 Innovation Award winner by the North Carolina Association 579 00:34:32,962 --> 00:34:36,162 of County Departments of Social Services for its first 580 00:34:36,722 --> 00:34:39,522 30 program. And this was really exciting 581 00:34:36,722 --> 00:34:39,522 30 program. And this was really exciting 582 00:34:40,162 --> 00:34:43,602 since that program began reunification between 583 00:34:43,922 --> 00:34:46,802 children and families has increased from 584 00:34:47,362 --> 00:34:50,162 34% to 55% in 2025 585 00:34:51,362 --> 00:34:53,602 and a 64% so far in 586 00:34:53,682 --> 00:34:57,122 2026. Also foster care case entries 587 00:34:57,122 --> 00:34:59,922 have decreased by 50% so we're very, very excited about 588 00:35:00,082 --> 00:35:03,442 that. Congratulations to DSS and that's all I have 589 00:35:00,082 --> 00:35:03,442 that. Congratulations to DSS and that's all I have 590 00:35:03,602 --> 00:35:04,082 unless you have questions. 591 00:35:05,922 --> 00:35:06,082 Thank you. 592 00:35:08,562 --> 00:35:09,762 Next we have board appointments. 593 00:35:12,562 --> 00:35:15,042 First one is the adult home community advisory board. 594 00:35:12,562 --> 00:35:15,042 First one is the adult home community advisory board. 595 00:35:18,082 --> 00:35:21,202 It's Linda. Duchamp and Linda 596 00:35:21,522 --> 00:35:24,322 Staub. All in favor. Those folks. 597 00:35:26,962 --> 00:35:29,122 Next is the Corwitt County Area Transportation Committee. 598 00:35:30,642 --> 00:35:31,282 Tara Shank. 599 00:35:32,882 --> 00:35:33,682 On paper Miss Shank? 600 00:35:35,362 --> 00:35:37,602 Next is the nursing home advisory board 601 00:35:39,042 --> 00:35:42,082 Ms. Linda Duchamp and Linda Staub. 602 00:35:43,122 --> 00:35:43,522 All in favor. 603 00:35:45,522 --> 00:35:48,562 Next with zoning board of adjustments Anthony Futral 604 00:35:49,442 --> 00:35:50,482 all in favor of Mr. Futral. 605 00:36:02,722 --> 00:36:03,602 Okay that's not on my list 606 00:36:02,722 --> 00:36:03,602 Okay that's not on my list 607 00:36:05,362 --> 00:36:08,402 is adult home got kicked to the bottom. Hole sorry I apologize. 608 00:36:12,962 --> 00:36:16,242 All right next we have Commissioner comment Commissioner Waldron would you like to start. 609 00:36:12,962 --> 00:36:16,242 All right next we have Commissioner comment Commissioner Waldron would you like to start. 610 00:36:17,682 --> 00:36:20,722 Good evening everyone for and thank you for coming 611 00:36:21,282 --> 00:36:21,922 to tonight's meeting 612 00:36:23,762 --> 00:36:23,922 it's very. 613 00:36:26,642 --> 00:36:29,522 It's very fortunate that we have so many good employees here 614 00:36:26,642 --> 00:36:29,522 It's very fortunate that we have so many good employees here 615 00:36:30,162 --> 00:36:30,482 in our county. 616 00:36:32,402 --> 00:36:35,442 And I want to congratulate them. I am a consumer of the 617 00:36:36,082 --> 00:36:39,442 Western Carteret Library. I'm a slow 618 00:36:36,082 --> 00:36:39,442 Western Carteret Library. I'm a slow 619 00:36:39,522 --> 00:36:42,642 reader but my sister is prolific so I'm usually delivering 620 00:36:43,602 --> 00:36:46,002 and picking up books for my sister and Pelliter 621 00:36:47,282 --> 00:36:50,562 so she knows them all by name so I appreciate my Western 622 00:36:50,962 --> 00:36:54,082 Carteret library. Kim Young from finance 623 00:36:50,962 --> 00:36:54,082 Carteret library. Kim Young from finance 624 00:36:54,482 --> 00:36:57,762 we see her often when we go into our admin building so we appreciate 625 00:36:58,722 --> 00:37:01,202 Kim and all she does in the finance world 626 00:37:02,562 --> 00:37:05,922 and we are certainly lucky to have such a hard charger 627 00:37:02,562 --> 00:37:05,922 and we are certainly lucky to have such a hard charger 628 00:37:06,802 --> 00:37:08,322 and I say that from the Marine perspective 629 00:37:09,922 --> 00:37:13,362 Courtney Howell for being our detective here in our sheriff's 630 00:37:13,362 --> 00:37:16,642 office. So thank everybody for your 631 00:37:13,362 --> 00:37:16,642 office. So thank everybody for your 632 00:37:16,802 --> 00:37:20,002 hard work and continued dedication to the county. 633 00:37:21,922 --> 00:37:24,482 I'm so happy for Shelly Ashley and her team 634 00:37:25,602 --> 00:37:29,042 to be able to honor the senior center of the senior 635 00:37:25,602 --> 00:37:29,042 to be able to honor the senior center of the senior 636 00:37:29,202 --> 00:37:30,882 center month in September. 637 00:37:34,482 --> 00:37:35,602 And for Mr. Clay Jackson. 638 00:37:37,682 --> 00:37:40,962 I am very happy to report that I was one of your customers yesterday 639 00:37:37,682 --> 00:37:40,962 I am very happy to report that I was one of your customers yesterday 640 00:37:42,402 --> 00:37:45,122 and you are indeed true and factual about 641 00:37:45,842 --> 00:37:48,722 people who go to your events 642 00:37:49,362 --> 00:37:51,442 and yesterday was the last day of come from away 643 00:37:49,362 --> 00:37:51,442 and yesterday was the last day of come from away 644 00:37:52,962 --> 00:37:54,962 commemorating Gander, Newfoundland 645 00:37:56,402 --> 00:37:58,162 and it was something I didn't know about until 646 00:37:58,722 --> 00:38:01,682 2026 so shame on 647 00:38:01,682 --> 00:38:04,162 me. But my sister and I also 648 00:38:01,682 --> 00:38:04,162 me. But my sister and I also 649 00:38:05,762 --> 00:38:08,962 utilized the businesses in Moorhead and we went to Cox's restaurant 650 00:38:11,042 --> 00:38:14,082 an event that she and I have never done and we did it together yesterday 651 00:38:14,642 --> 00:38:18,082 so thank you for coming in speaking and it 652 00:38:14,642 --> 00:38:18,082 so thank you for coming in speaking and it 653 00:38:18,242 --> 00:38:21,602 is a beautiful facility and I would love to get a tour from you and I'm 654 00:38:21,682 --> 00:38:25,122 sorry that I had to cancel the last time. So with 655 00:38:25,202 --> 00:38:27,762 all that said thank you have a good month 656 00:38:25,202 --> 00:38:27,762 all that said thank you have a good month 657 00:38:28,962 --> 00:38:32,402 and I look forward to seeing you all next month. Thank you thanks Chairman. 658 00:38:32,562 --> 00:38:36,002 Thank you Commissioner Commissioner Moore hasn't excused absent 659 00:38:36,402 --> 00:38:39,762 he had a family medical emergency so he was unable to be with 660 00:38:36,402 --> 00:38:39,762 he had a family medical emergency so he was unable to be with 661 00:38:39,842 --> 00:38:41,762 us for a second meeting today 662 00:38:43,202 --> 00:38:45,202 Commissioner Quinn. Thank you Mr. Chairman 663 00:38:46,562 --> 00:38:50,002 following up on that just like offer our prayers and thoughts for 664 00:38:50,242 --> 00:38:51,362 Commissioner Morris family. 665 00:38:50,242 --> 00:38:51,362 Commissioner Morris family. 666 00:38:53,522 --> 00:38:56,642 Again congratulations to our employees of the months 667 00:38:57,202 --> 00:39:00,322 Kristen Brewer Kim Young Courtney Howell and like Nick said. 668 00:39:02,002 --> 00:39:05,282 Their work may not be visible. But they're really the most important 669 00:39:02,002 --> 00:39:05,282 Their work may not be visible. But they're really the most important 670 00:39:05,602 --> 00:39:08,882 part of county government. We're we're not much more than wind 671 00:39:09,042 --> 00:39:12,402 addressing up here it's those folks that really made the county 672 00:39:12,562 --> 00:39:13,842 work on a day to day basis. 673 00:39:15,442 --> 00:39:18,722 Mr. Jackson thank you for your presentation I'd like to get the contact information with you 674 00:39:19,042 --> 00:39:20,882 as far as a tour is concerned. 675 00:39:23,842 --> 00:39:27,282 The Greeks have two words nostos which means 676 00:39:23,842 --> 00:39:27,282 The Greeks have two words nostos which means 677 00:39:27,762 --> 00:39:30,562 a pain a homecoming or going home 678 00:39:31,522 --> 00:39:34,962 and Ilagos which is a pain or an ache and from that 679 00:39:35,122 --> 00:39:36,882 we get an English word nostalgia 680 00:39:38,722 --> 00:39:42,002 and it's a bittersweet emotional state combined 681 00:39:38,722 --> 00:39:42,002 and it's a bittersweet emotional state combined 682 00:39:42,242 --> 00:39:45,602 being pleasure and pain when remembering the past. A big part of 683 00:39:45,682 --> 00:39:49,122 why I got on this board was to continue and preserve the 684 00:39:49,202 --> 00:39:52,482 traditions of Carteret County and the proclamation of 685 00:39:49,202 --> 00:39:52,482 traditions of Carteret County and the proclamation of 686 00:39:52,802 --> 00:39:55,762 establishing October 4th is commercial fishing day 687 00:39:56,882 --> 00:39:58,162 is a big part of recognizing that. 688 00:39:59,922 --> 00:40:03,362 Having been a lifelong citizen and family that dates back on both sides 689 00:39:59,922 --> 00:40:03,362 Having been a lifelong citizen and family that dates back on both sides 690 00:40:04,082 --> 00:40:04,962 over 300 years in this county 691 00:40:06,802 --> 00:40:10,082 I have a lot of pleasure in remembering the past 692 00:40:10,962 --> 00:40:14,002 but somewhat of an eighth when I see that parts of that 693 00:40:14,882 --> 00:40:18,082 have slipped away so preserving that through the commercial fishing day 694 00:40:14,882 --> 00:40:18,082 have slipped away so preserving that through the commercial fishing day 695 00:40:18,482 --> 00:40:21,762 and other things like that something really proud to be a part of. 696 00:40:22,322 --> 00:40:22,482 Thank you. 697 00:40:24,002 --> 00:40:25,602 Thank you Commissioner Quinn Commissioner Clark. 698 00:40:27,522 --> 00:40:29,282 Thank you chairman I'll pass. 699 00:40:31,682 --> 00:40:34,802 Happy 25th wedding anniversary to my wife Greta thanks. 700 00:40:43,282 --> 00:40:44,802 There to probably have been more pain than pleasure without. 701 00:40:47,762 --> 00:40:49,762 Commissioner Shannon how to follow up 702 00:40:52,802 --> 00:40:53,522 I'll be brief as well. 703 00:40:55,522 --> 00:40:57,922 I'd like to reiterate what the manager said a while ago 704 00:40:59,282 --> 00:41:02,002 so the election is coming up early voting starts pretty quick so please make sure 705 00:41:03,762 --> 00:41:06,882 you're registered to vote and moreover than that if you are registered just make sure you get out 706 00:41:07,282 --> 00:41:09,922 and vote there's a lot of people that especially on these 707 00:41:10,802 --> 00:41:13,922 midterm elections they you know just stay on the sidelines we can't 708 00:41:14,402 --> 00:41:16,802 we can't afford to do that this year everybody needs to get out 709 00:41:14,402 --> 00:41:16,802 we can't afford to do that this year everybody needs to get out 710 00:41:18,082 --> 00:41:21,442 and exercise your right to devote so I encourage everybody to do that. 711 00:41:24,722 --> 00:41:27,602 Express my appreciation and congratulations to our 712 00:41:24,722 --> 00:41:27,602 Express my appreciation and congratulations to our 713 00:41:28,642 --> 00:41:32,082 monthly employee. S or employees of 714 00:41:32,242 --> 00:41:33,122 the month for the last quarter 715 00:41:35,122 --> 00:41:38,162 and above that all of our staff members for the county do a great job 716 00:41:39,122 --> 00:41:42,482 Dedication is unsurpassed so we as 717 00:41:39,122 --> 00:41:42,482 Dedication is unsurpassed so we as 718 00:41:42,562 --> 00:41:44,882 a board up here really appreciate what you do it makes our job a lot easier. 719 00:41:48,402 --> 00:41:50,562 To Matt. Careful what you asked for 720 00:41:53,522 --> 00:41:56,482 where you've been here and our new attorney welcome aboard sir 721 00:41:57,202 --> 00:42:00,322 look forward to working with you. Thank you Mr. Chairman thank you Commissioner 722 00:42:00,722 --> 00:42:04,082 Shannon Vice Chairman Mansfield I would also like to thank the employees of the month 723 00:42:00,722 --> 00:42:04,082 Shannon Vice Chairman Mansfield I would also like to thank the employees of the month 724 00:42:04,562 --> 00:42:07,842 I think it's a special honor to honor those folks for the 725 00:42:08,002 --> 00:42:11,202 job that they do and I think it's a great remembrance of Jamie 726 00:42:12,162 --> 00:42:15,522 who was an awesome employee still sad about her loss. 727 00:42:12,162 --> 00:42:15,522 who was an awesome employee still sad about her loss. 728 00:42:18,162 --> 00:42:21,602 Commissioner Quinn and Shin both kind of mentioned it and talked about it but the greatest assets 729 00:42:21,602 --> 00:42:24,642 we have in this county are not the buildings or the 730 00:42:24,802 --> 00:42:26,882 machines it's the people that work 731 00:42:28,802 --> 00:42:32,082 and Commissioner Quinn also mentioned we are a minute 732 00:42:32,962 --> 00:42:36,322 part of this system and you guys are the ones that make 733 00:42:36,482 --> 00:42:39,762 everything happen on a day-to-day basis that make us look way better than 734 00:42:36,482 --> 00:42:39,762 everything happen on a day-to-day basis that make us look way better than 735 00:42:39,922 --> 00:42:43,362 we probably deserve and for that I thank every one of you for the job that you 736 00:42:43,442 --> 00:42:46,722 do it's just awesome. Senior 737 00:42:46,882 --> 00:42:50,082 center for being recognized also the 738 00:42:50,482 --> 00:42:53,762 social services I mean all of our departments I think 739 00:42:50,482 --> 00:42:53,762 social services I mean all of our departments I think 740 00:42:54,082 --> 00:42:57,122 strive for excellence and have been given awards on different occasions 741 00:42:58,242 --> 00:43:01,602 from finance to I mean I don't I don't want to leave anybody out so I don't want to keep 742 00:43:01,682 --> 00:43:05,042 naming anymore. But the employees here are great and we really 743 00:43:01,682 --> 00:43:05,042 naming anymore. But the employees here are great and we really 744 00:43:05,122 --> 00:43:07,682 do appreciate you commercial fishing is a. 745 00:43:09,122 --> 00:43:10,962 Huge part of our heritage in this county 746 00:43:13,362 --> 00:43:16,802 and one of the things that we like to separate we like to celebrate 747 00:43:13,362 --> 00:43:16,802 and one of the things that we like to separate we like to celebrate 748 00:43:17,202 --> 00:43:20,402 for a commercial setting and to raise money for fundraisers for 749 00:43:20,402 --> 00:43:23,762 organizations but the seafood festival was designed with 750 00:43:24,162 --> 00:43:26,642 the remembrance of how much importance seafood is to our 751 00:43:26,882 --> 00:43:30,162 county. I hope everybody will come out and enjoy 752 00:43:26,882 --> 00:43:30,162 county. I hope everybody will come out and enjoy 753 00:43:30,322 --> 00:43:33,762 the people that come there's a lot of people that come brings tourism 754 00:43:33,922 --> 00:43:37,042 into the county it's a great driver for the economics 755 00:43:37,362 --> 00:43:40,482 but it's also a good place to get out with your family meet friends see old friends 756 00:43:37,362 --> 00:43:40,482 but it's also a good place to get out with your family meet friends see old friends 757 00:43:41,442 --> 00:43:43,602 and hope you'll see I'll see you down at the Morehead City waterfront. 758 00:43:48,402 --> 00:43:49,122 The one thing I want to talk about 759 00:43:51,042 --> 00:43:54,242 and you know maybe ask for a little bit of help about five years ago we started 760 00:43:51,042 --> 00:43:54,242 and you know maybe ask for a little bit of help about five years ago we started 761 00:43:55,122 --> 00:43:58,402 a scholarship in the name of Buddy McKeel 762 00:44:00,082 --> 00:44:03,362 for in remembrance of him and we decided we wanted to raise money and make 763 00:44:03,602 --> 00:44:06,642 a difference in his name in the lives of other young people 764 00:44:03,602 --> 00:44:06,642 a difference in his name in the lives of other young people 765 00:44:07,842 --> 00:44:11,122 and it was to raise money for the children or first responders. 766 00:44:12,962 --> 00:44:16,242 And over the last five years we've given 43 scholarships and we've 767 00:44:12,962 --> 00:44:16,242 And over the last five years we've given 43 scholarships and we've 768 00:44:16,402 --> 00:44:18,802 given out 193,500 769 00:44:20,562 --> 00:44:23,682 and this October we'll be having a dinner at the 770 00:44:25,122 --> 00:44:26,322 Civic Center here in Moorhead. 771 00:44:28,482 --> 00:44:31,842 And would invite all of y'all to come you can buy a ticket that money goes to help 772 00:44:32,562 --> 00:44:35,762 send maybe one of these deputies children to college 773 00:44:36,562 --> 00:44:39,762 maybe somebody from the fire department 911 774 00:44:36,562 --> 00:44:39,762 maybe somebody from the fire department 911 775 00:44:40,322 --> 00:44:41,682 in any of the emergency first responders 776 00:44:43,922 --> 00:44:46,082 Rescue squad workers everybody but it's 777 00:44:47,682 --> 00:44:51,042 you know when we first started a lot of people give out a thousand and two thousand 778 00:44:51,202 --> 00:44:54,562 dollars but we've given out as much as eight 779 00:44:51,202 --> 00:44:54,562 dollars but we've given out as much as eight 780 00:44:54,642 --> 00:44:57,922 thousand dollars to certain students and it's based on 781 00:44:59,442 --> 00:45:01,922 a lot of criteria it's not just grades you don't have to be 782 00:45:03,842 --> 00:45:06,962 valedictorian of your class or even in the top we have paid for numerous kids 783 00:45:07,282 --> 00:45:10,642 to attend Carnet Community College plus other community colleges and I think 784 00:45:10,882 --> 00:45:14,242 it's just a great way to give back to the people who serve on us on a daily 785 00:45:14,322 --> 00:45:17,762 basis that protect you and save your life and this is 786 00:45:14,322 --> 00:45:17,762 basis that protect you and save your life and this is 787 00:45:18,162 --> 00:45:21,522 now opportunity to help. Make a difference in their life 788 00:45:22,162 --> 00:45:22,482 and you can do that 789 00:45:24,322 --> 00:45:27,762 if you want to be a sponsor or you want to donate an item for the selling auction 790 00:45:28,162 --> 00:45:31,522 or you just want to come buy a ticket and have dinner and fellowship 791 00:45:32,322 --> 00:45:35,682 there's a band playing fine young man from Swansboro who played last year 792 00:45:36,802 --> 00:45:40,242 but we'd love to have you in attendance and if you want to buy any tickets you 793 00:45:36,802 --> 00:45:40,242 but we'd love to have you in attendance and if you want to buy any tickets you 794 00:45:40,322 --> 00:45:43,762 can reach out to East Coast Communications or it's on the Facebook 795 00:45:44,402 --> 00:45:47,122 for the Buddy McKeel scholarship thank you what's the date on that? 796 00:45:48,162 --> 00:45:50,642 Oh the date on that is I knew you can get me on October. 797 00:45:52,082 --> 00:45:54,562 The 17th from five o'clock to eight o'clock. 798 00:45:56,402 --> 00:45:59,842 Thank you Vice Chairman Mansfield. I don't know what them Greeks 799 00:46:00,002 --> 00:46:00,242 were talking about 800 00:46:01,922 --> 00:46:02,322 with those words. 801 00:46:04,402 --> 00:46:07,522 Or great county managers going to be leaving us at the end of the year 802 00:46:08,322 --> 00:46:11,042 and we're definitely sad to see her go but. 803 00:46:11,762 --> 00:46:12,162 We're happy that. 804 00:46:13,922 --> 00:46:16,882 She's going to be retiring for her not for us we're happy for you 805 00:46:13,922 --> 00:46:16,882 She's going to be retiring for her not for us we're happy for you 806 00:46:17,522 --> 00:46:18,562 I know you got a lot of grandchildren 807 00:46:20,322 --> 00:46:22,962 too play with some parents to take care of 808 00:46:23,842 --> 00:46:25,362 but Sharon has done a great job for us 809 00:46:27,602 --> 00:46:29,602 and I think with Matt stepping into that role 810 00:46:27,602 --> 00:46:29,602 and I think with Matt stepping into that role 811 00:46:31,042 --> 00:46:34,242 and our new attorney Trey who's been working for the county for many months 812 00:46:35,762 --> 00:46:39,202 we're going to bring great continuity to our county employees 813 00:46:40,562 --> 00:46:42,562 and I think everything's going to keep running on time. 814 00:46:44,482 --> 00:46:47,282 And be very smooth and of course Sharon's going to be here till the end of the year 815 00:46:48,322 --> 00:46:50,082 so I think 90 days 816 00:46:51,762 --> 00:46:53,922 up in Matt out is going to be great for everyone. 817 00:46:51,762 --> 00:46:53,922 up in Matt out is going to be great for everyone. 818 00:46:56,402 --> 00:46:59,042 That's all I have is anything further come before the board? 819 00:47:00,162 --> 00:47:03,362 Entertain a motion to adjourn. Motion by Vice Chairman 820 00:47:03,522 --> 00:47:06,882 Mansfield seconded by Commissioner Walter all in favor thank you all 821 00:47:03,522 --> 00:47:06,882 Mansfield seconded by Commissioner Walter all in favor thank you all 822 00:47:06,962 --> 00:47:07,682 for coming thank you.