FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The following is summary of the Cumberland County Board of Agenda Session Meeting held at 4 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2025, in Room 564 the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse. Agendas and supporting materials are available at www.cumberlandcountync.gov/commissioners.
Commissioner Marshall Faircloth led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
1. AGENDA
The Board voted unanimously to approve the agenda with the following changes:
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Moved Other Item 5A, Interbasin Transfer, to Presentation 3A.
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Removed Item 4C, Proactive, Inc. Contract.
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Added Item 4J, Unhoused Providers and Operational Budget.
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Removed Item 7A, Master Plan for Crown Complex Area – Sports and Entertainment.
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Removed Item 7B, Master Plan for Airport Corridor – Joint with the City.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the Oct. 9, 2025 Agenda Session.
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Interbasin Transfer This item was moved from Other Item 5A to Presentation 3A by unanimous vote.
General Manager for Natural Resources Amanda Lee presented information regarding the State of North Carolina’s consideration of an interbasin transfer certificate for the Town of Fuquay-Varina. Concerns include impacts on the Cape Fear River Basin’s limited water supply, potential pollutant concentration, and limits on future County growth tied to State regulations. PWC representatives also spoke and urged opposition.
The NC Environmental Management Commission will hold a public hearing on Dec. 4, 2025, at 6 p.m., in the FTCC Cumberland Hall Auditorium.
The Board unanimously directed staff to prepare a resolution opposing the transfer for consideration at the Nov. 17 meeting.
B. Black Voices Museum Update
Fayetteville Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) President and CEO Robert Van Geons presented a progress update on the Black Voices Museum project, including community engagement efforts, the mission and social justice focus, and the proposed organizational structure and budget.
B. Connected Care and Healthy Conversations
Public Health Director Dr. Jennifer Green provided an overview of the Connected Care Program, a collaborative effort between the Department of Public Health and DSS to address social determinants of health and improve overall outcomes for individuals and families.
C. Gray’s Creek Phase 1 and Gray’s Creek and Alderman Elementary Schools Stopgap Measures Update
General Manager for Natural Resources Amanda Lee presented the following stopgap measure updates:
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Hydroviv filters installed at four bottle filling stations (two per school), with plans to expand to food prep areas and install 17 additional stations.
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Filter performance will be monitored and replaced as needed.
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DEQ has approved the well site; a draft well construction report is in progress.
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Early 2026: Well construction and testing; estimated cost $100,000.
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February 2026: Standard well kit and drawdown tests; engineer’s report and permit submittal ($10,000–$15,000).
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Spring/Summer 2026: Completion of wellhead, startup, and abandonment of old well (pending permits and contractor availability).
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Alderman Well testing on Sept. 4 showed PFAS levels within proposed State secondary drinking water standards.
D. RFP #2026-14-ADM Temporary Emergency Shelter Service Provider and Facility
Assistant County Manager Heather Skeens presented RFP results following an earlier RFI. Four proposals were received; however, the scoring panel does not recommend moving forward with a provider at this time. Proposals included:
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Family Endeavors – $2,668,704.40 (no facility)
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PHP Foundation – $720,000 (no facility)
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Responsive Deployment – $8,755,087.50 (modular homes)
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Salvation Army – $932,439.82 (facility)
The Board requested staff bring more information after an inspection of the Salvation Army facility.
4. CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
The Board moved the following items to the Nov. 17, 2025, Consent Agenda unless otherwise noted.
A. Proposal from Health Management Associates to Engage in Research on Best Practice Behavioral Health Community Crisis Response Models
The Board unanimously approved engaging HMA to research best-practice behavioral health community crisis response models for potential co-response with the 911 Center. Funding will come from the Alliance Health Cumberland County fund balance, with no County funds required.
B. Utilize Alliance Health Cumberland County Fund Balance to Purchase Furniture and Vehicle from Alliance Health for Sally Hill Group Home
Following the State’s transition of foster care youth to BCBS in December 2025, Alliance Health will no longer operate the Sally Hill Group Home. Staff requested to use fund balance to purchase furniture (valued at $10,000) and a van (valued at $25,000).
The Board unanimously approved the purchase at a total cost not to exceed $36,000.
C. Proactive, Inc. Contract This item was removed by unanimous vote and will be heard at the Dec. 2025 Agenda Session.
D. Disposition of Old Crown Basketball Court
The Board approved waiving policy to allow donation of the no-value, non-resurfacing Crown Coliseum basketball court to New Calvary Missionary Baptist Church for community use.
E. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Dashboard
The Board unanimously approved the new public-facing CIP Power BI dashboard and directed staff to publish it. Future phases will add Solid Waste and Crown projects.
F. Extension of Time for the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park
The Board unanimously approved a 12-month extension, through November 2026, due to design delays.
G. Parks and Recreation Operations Agreement
Assistant County Manager Faith Phillips briefed the Board on updates proposed by the City and items identified for consideration including:
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Board of Commissioner oversight and approval of all District/County projects.
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An annual Capital Improvement Project brief to the Board of Commissioners by Parks and Recreation leadership
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Quarterly Parks and Recreation updates to the Board of Commissioners, specifically regarding the expenditure of annual district funds and status of capital projects.
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District Maintenance tracking and updates that can be provided to stakeholders within the various Parks and Recreation Districts to enhance awareness, communication and collaboration.
No action was taken at this time.
H. Feasibility Study for a Cumberland County Aquatics Center
The Board unanimously authorized staff to issue an RFP for a feasibility study, funded by $500,000 included in the FY26 budget.
I. Town of Spring Lake Financial and Service Requests
The County Manager presented Spring Lake’s requests related to fire service reimbursement and dispatch fees. No action was taken.
J. Unhoused Providers and Operational Budget This item was added by unanimous vote.
Assistant County Manager Heather Skeens presented an update on the Unhoused Support Center. A full project timeline will be presented to the Board in December. No action was taken.
5. OTHER ITEMS
A. Interbasin Transfer This item was moved to Presentation 3A by unanimous vote.
6. MONTHLY REPORTS
A. Financial Report
B. Health Insurance Update
C. ARPA Quarterly Project and Expenditure Report as of Sept. 30
D. Wellpath, LLC Quarterly Statistical Report on Inmate Health Care
E. Grants Update
F. Capital Improvement Project
7. COMMISSIONER REQUESTS
A. Master Plan for Crown Complex Area - Sports and Entertainment This item was removed by unanimous vote and will be heard at the Dec. 2025 Agenda Session.
B. Master Plan for Airport Corridor - Joint with the City This item was removed by unanimous vote and will be heard at the Dec. 2025 Agenda Session.
8. CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session to discuss:
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Personnel Matter(s) Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(6)
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Real Property Acquisition Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5)
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Economic Development Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5)
Following Closed Session, the Board unanimously:
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Approved establishing a non-classified position with a salary not to exceed $165,000.
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Authorized FCEDC to use $25,000 to update the downtown hospitality study to support development interest.
The Board adjourned the meeting at 9:19 p.m.
The next Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 17, at 6:45 p.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse.
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