FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The following is a summary of the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting held at 6:45 p.m. on March 17, 2026, in the Cumberland County Historic Courthouse. The meeting was originally scheduled for March 16, 2026, but was rescheduled due to a severe weather threat. Agendas and supporting materials are available at www.cumberlandcountync.gov/commissioners.
Vice Chairwoman Veronica Jones led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
A public comment period was held.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Board unanimously approved the agenda with the following changes:
2. CONSENT AGENDA
The Board unanimously approved the following Consent Agenda items unless otherwise noted:
A. Approval of Feb. 16, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes
B. Approval of a Proclamation Honoring Sandy Cookman
C. Approval of a Proclamation Recognizing Social Workers Month
D. Approval of a Proclamation Recognizing World Water Day
E. Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendments for the March 16, 2026 Board of
Commissioners Agenda
F. Approval of Freed Up Capacity Funding for Animal Services Veterinary Medical
Equipment and Associated Budget Amendment #B260080
G. Approval of a Request for Destruction of Tax Administration Records
H. Approval of Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Grant Award and Associated
Budget Amendment #260448
I. Approval of a Change Order for the Crown Complex Restroom Renovation Project
J. Approval of the 2nd Amendment to Cornerstone Christian Empowerment Center and
the Associated BR260007
K. Approval of a Proposed Schedule for Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Work Sessions and
Budget Public Hearing
L. Approval of Return of Advanced ARP Freed-Up General Fund Capacity Allocation
and Associated Budget Ordinance Amendment B260681
M. Approval of American Rescue Plan Grant Project Ordinance Amendment B260642
N. Approval of Updates for Boards and Commissions Policies and Procedures
O. Approval of a Commissioner Agenda Item Request Form
P. Approval of Rejection of Invitation for Bid #26-26-CROWN Replacement of Curtain
Trusses and Motors at Crown Coliseum
Q. Approval to Pay Prior Year Invoices
R. Approval of HUD Return of Funds – Community Development (CDBG) Housing
Rehabilitation Program
S. Approval of a Resolution of Intent for Regional Water Supply Planning
T. Approval of Opioid Settlement Funds Contracts
U. Approval of North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission Funds for WORTH
Court
V. Approval for Contract for Funding Cape Fear Regional Theatre and Associated Budget
Ordinance Amendment B260313
W. Approval of an Amendment of Contract for Professional Auditing Services for Fiscal
Year 2025
X. Approval of Local Emergency Planning Committee Funding and Associated Budget
Ordinance Amendment B260312
Y. Approval of an Acceptance of Cumberland County's Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025,
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. CASE # ZON-26-0001
Rezoning request from O&I(P) Planned Office and Institutional District to C1(P) Planned Local Business District or to a more restrictive zoning district for a parcel comprising approximately 0.39 +/- acres; located at 2448 Owen Dr. Submitted by Vernard Whitfield (Applicant) on behalf of Ronnie, Donnie, and James Marley (Owners). The Board unanimously approved the rezoning request.
B. CASE # ZON-26-0004
Rezoning request from R40A/CUD Residential Conditional Use District to A1 Agricultural District or to a more restrictive zoning district for a parcel comprising approximately 9.73 +/-acres; located at the southeast corner of Goldsboro Rd. and Eason Rd. Submitted by Bobby and Yolanda Barefoot (Owners). The Board unanimously approved the rezoning request.
C. CASE # ZON-26-0005
Rezoning request from RR Rural Residential District and PND Planned Neighborhood Development District to A1 Agricultural District or to a more restrictive zoning district for a parcel comprising approximately 81.80 +/- acres; located at 2801 McBryde St. Submitted by Scott Flowers (Applicant) on behalf of McCormick Farms Limited Partnership (Owners). The Board unanimously approved the rezoning request.
D) CASE # ZON-26-0003
Rezoning request from R40A Residential District to A1 Agricultural District or to a more restrictive zoning district for a parcel comprising approximately 5.00 +/- acres; located at 3943 Crittercreek Rd. Submitted by Richard Mamara (Owner). The Board unanimously denied the rezoning request.
4. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
A. Consideration of a Rejection of Previously Awarded Invitation for Bid #26-20-CTY Ground Mosquito Control Services Stand-By Contract
On Dec. 15, 2025, the Board approved a bid award for Invitation for Bid (IFB) #26-20-CTY for Ground Mosquito Control Services. The IFB was initially issued in Oct. with no responses and reissued in Nov., resulting in one bid. After the award was issued, the vendor indicated their bid pricing was based on total miles driven to apply the product, rather than the intended measurement of square miles treated. This differed from the scope outlined in the IFB and approved by the Board. The vendor subsequently withdrew their bid. The Board unanimously rejected all bids.
B. Consideration of a Resolution of Intent to Lease With Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.
Coastal Horizons Center, Inc., currently leases County-owned property located at 412 Russell St. in Fayetteville. The existing lease is set to expire on April 30, 2026. The organization requested to renew the lease under the same terms for an additional 14-month period, ending June 30, 2027. The Board unanimously adopted the resolution.
C. Consideration of an Electrical Easement Request – Cliffdale Landfill
Cumberland County owns the property known as the Cliffdale Landfill, located near Lowell Harris Rd. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Pre-Regulatory Landfill Unit is installing an interim soil vapor extraction system to reduce boundary methane levels. As part of this effort, electrical service upgrades are needed. Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation has requested an easement to allow for installation and ongoing maintenance, as no existing easement has been identified. The system is ready to be energized upon completion of the electrical work. The Board unanimously approved the easement.
5. NOMINATIONS
The Board voted to nominate the following unless otherwise noted:
A. Board of Adjustment
B. Equalization & Review Board
C. Farm Advisory Board
D. Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Corporation
E. Home & Community Block Care Grant Committee
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Older Consumer Representatives
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Victoria Hegamin
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Linda Keel
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Valarie McCants
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Darcelle Jeter
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Annette Skinner-Coleman
Victoria Steeger
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Aging Service Provider Representatives
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Christiana Adeyemi
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Joyce Alexander-Hines
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Kaia Collins-Frye
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Linda Renteria
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Christel Wallace
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Teandrea Wilkins
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Elected Official Representative
F. Joint Ft. Bragg & Cumberland County Food Policy Council
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Fort Bragg Co-Chair
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Cumberland County Representative
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Representatives from the Local Farming Community
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Members Who Do Not Work in a Local Government Community
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Members Who Work in the Fields of Healthcare, Public Health, Food Insecurity, Food Access, or Child and Adult Care
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Members Who Work in Local Government
G. Local Emergency Planning Committee
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Law Enforcement Representative
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Operators and Facilities Representatives
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Utilities Representative
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Transportation Representative
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Hospital Representative
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First Aid/EMS Representative
H. Mid-Carolina Aging Advisory Council
I. Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
J. Tourism Development Authority
K. Transportation Advisory Board
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Mid-Carolina Council Director or Designee
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Employment Development Specialist
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County Planning Department Director or Designee
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At-Large Representatives
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Emergency Medical Services Representative
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Dialysis Center Representative
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Emergency Management Representative
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Department of Social Services Director or Designee
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Transit Director or Designee
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Employment Source Director or Designee
6. APPOINTMENTS
The following were unanimously appointed to Boards and Commissions:
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Board of Adjustment
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Equalization & Review Board
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Farm Advisory Board
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Fayetteville-Cumberland Economic Development Corporation
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Home & Community Block Care Grant Committee
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Older Consumer Representatives
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Victoria Hegamin
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Linda Keel
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Valarie McCants
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Darcelle Jeter
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Annette Skinner-Coleman
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Victoria Steeger
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Aging Service Provider Representatives
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Christiana Adeyemi
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Joyce Alexander-Hines
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Kaia Collins-Frye
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Linda Renteria
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Christel Wallace
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Teandrea Wilkins
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Elected Official Representative
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Mid-Carolina Aging Advisory Council
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Senior Citizens Advisory Commission
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Tourism Development Authority
7. CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session to discuss:
No action was taken following Closed Session.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
The next Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting will be held Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9 a.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse. Meetings 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.