FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The following is a summary of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting held at 6:45 p.m. on Dec. 15, 2025, in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse. Agendas and supporting materials are available at www.cumberlandcountync.gov/commissioners.
Vice Chairwoman Veronica Jones led the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Kirk deViere recognized Commissioner Henry Tyson in honor of his birthday.
PRESENTATION
A. Creative Collaborations: Artist in Residence Program
Library Director Heather Hall presented the newly launched rotating Artist in Residence program, which will travel to all eight Cumberland County Public Library branches through June 2026.
The program is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Library Services and Technology Act, as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, and is offered in partnership with the Arts Council of Fayetteville-Cumberland County, Cumberland County Schools and the Friends of the Cumberland County Public Library.
Textile artist Kia Love was introduced as the Library’s inaugural Artist in Residence. Her residency will culminate in Woven Connections, an exhibit highlighting the voices and heritage of Cumberland County.
RECOGNITIONS
A. Outstanding Young Farmer Paige Kennedy Smart
The Board recognized Paige Kennedy Smart, who was named Cumberland County’s 2025 Outstanding Young Farmer on Nov. 21. Smart is a sixth-generation farmer from the Gray’s Creek community specializing in cattle farming.
B. Agricultural Hall of Fame 2025 Inductee Betty Arp Green
The Board recognized Betty Arp Green, who was inducted into the Agricultural Hall of Fame on Nov. 21 during the annual Farm City Week. Green served for 18 years as a Cumberland County Cooperative Extension 4-H agent, launching programs including the agricultural public speaking contest, 4-H talent show, and fashion show. She also helped establish 4-H clubs on Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base. A video highlighting Green’s career is available on the County’s YouTube channel.
C. New Assistant County Manager Tufanna Bradley
The Board welcomed Assistant County Manager Tufanna Bradley, who began her role on Dec. 15. Bradley brings more than 25 years of experience in government, nonprofit leadership and public administration.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
A public comment period was held.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Board unanimously approved the agenda with the following changes:
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Removed Item of Business 4A, Proactive MD Contract
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Removed Item of Business 4B, Consideration of FAMPO Memorandum of Understanding Update
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Removed Item of Business 4C, Recommendation for Award – Gray’s Creek Phase 1 Water Distribution, Package 1
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Removed Item 8A, Recommendation for Award – Gray’s Creek Phase 1 Water Distribution, Package
2. CONSENT AGENDA
The Board unanimously approved the following consent items unless otherwise noted:
A. Approval of Nov. 17 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of a Proclamation Recognizing Kwanzaa in Cumberland County
C. Approval of a Memorial Bench for Jen Doyle
D. Approval of Service Agreements with Smith Gardner, Inc., for Adaptive Reuse Office Design
E. Approval of bid results for Off-Site Soil Delivery and Placement - Cells 11 and 12 at the Ann Street Landfill and request to negotiate with lowest bidder
F. Approval of a request for Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from property owners in the proposed East Central Water and Sewer District
G. Approval of a request for Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving comments from property owners in the proposed Cedar Creek Water and Sewer District
H. Approval of Request for Qualification (RFQ) for Professional Design Services for Cedar Creek Area Water System
I. Approval of a Bid Award for Agricultural Center Roof Replacement Project
J. Approval of a Formal Bid Award and Contract Approval for Aerial Mosquito Control Services Stand-By Contract
K. Approval of a Formal Bid Award and Contract Approval for Ground Mosquito Control Services Stand-By Contract
L. Approval of a Budget Revision (BR261042) for McKinsey and Company Opioid Settlement Funds
M. Approval of Contract Amendment for Books and Audiovisual Materials
N. Approval of Formal Bid Award and Contract Approval for Bookmobile for the Library
O. Approval of an Amendment to Contract for Professional Auditing Services for Fiscal Year 2025
P. Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendments for the Dec. 15 Board of Commissioners Agenda
Q. Approval of a Family Visitation Center Lease Agreement
R. Approval of Prior Year Invoices
S. Approval of Public Official Bonds
T. Approval of the elimination of Ad Hoc Committees
U. Approval of an adjustment to the meeting schedule for the Board of Commissioners Agenda Session
V. Approval of an Amendment to Public Information Office Policies and Guidelines and Adoption of Policy Governing Use of Staff Resources
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CASE # ZON-25-0044
Rezoning request from R6A Residential District to O&I(P) Planned Office and Institutional District or to a more restrictive zoning district for a parcel comprising 5.00 +/- acres; located 2,500 west of the intersection of W Manchester Road and Twin Falls Road; submitted by Daniel Morgan (Agent/Applicant) and C3A Unlimited LLC (Owner). The Board unanimously approved the rezoning request.
B. CASE # ZON-25-0048
Text amendment to the County Zoning Ordinance to allow for resubmission of rezoning applications; submitted by County Planning and Inspections (Applicant). Planning and Inspections staff recommends approval of the text amendment and finds the request consistent with the 2030 Growth Vision Plan. The Board unanimously approved the amendment.
4. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
A. Proactive MD Contract This item was removed by unanimous vote.
B. Consideration of FAMPO Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Update This item was removed by unanimous vote.
C. Consideration of Recommendation for Award - Gray’s Creek Phase 1 Water Distribution - Package 1 This item was removed by unanimous vote.
5. NOMINATIONS
There were no nominations during this meeting.
6. APPOINTMENTS
There were no nominations during this meeting.
7. RECESS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
This item was removed by unanimous vote.
8. CONVENE GRAY’S CREEK WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
This item was removed by unanimous vote.
A. Recommendations for Award - Gray’s Creek Phase 1 Water Distribution - Package This item was removed by unanimous vote.
9. ADJOURN GRAY’S CREEK WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD MEETING
This item was removed by unanimous vote.
10. RECONVENE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
This item was removed by unanimous vote.
11. CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session to discuss:
Following Closed Session, the Board unanimously:
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Authorized the County Manager to extend and negotiate the Proactive MD contract for an additional six months.
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Awarded RFP #26-15-ADM for the Unhoused Support Center and authorized staff to negotiate a contract with Manna Dream Center.
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Directed the County Manager to negotiate a contract with the Salvation Army for winter and temporary emergency sheltering and white flag operations, not to exceed $1 million.
The meeting adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
The next Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 5, at 9 a.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse.
Board of Commissioners regular meetings and agenda sessions are livestreamed on the County’s website at cumberlandcountync.gov, YouTube Channel and on CCNCTV Spectrum Channel 5. Cumberland County can be found on social media by searching CCNCGov.