BOLIVIA, NC — The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners met for a regular session on Monday, November 2, approving updates to the county’s water response plans and passing two key funding items for the Sheriff’s Office.
During the presentation portion of the meeting, the Sheriff’s Office updated commissioners on ongoing discussions regarding automated license plate readers, though no vote was taken.
Moving to public hearings, the Board concluded a hearing continued from October 19. With no members of the public choosing to speak, commissioners unanimously approved the updated Water Shortage Response Plan and Water Emergency Ordinance, authorizing the County Attorney to finalize administrative changes.
The Board also voted 4 to 1 on two separate administrative requests from the Sheriff’s Office, with Commissioners Cooke, Forte, Thompson, and Williams voting in favor, and Commissioner Sykes dissenting:
First, the Board approved an amendment to the county’s agreement with Axon Enterprises to add transcription software to the current media system. Valued at $99,672.39 annually, the addition was part of the approved FY27 budget request.
Second, commissioners accepted the 2026 Port Security Grant Program award valued at just under $92,000. Fiscal operations was authorized to process the acceptance via the FEMA GO portal. The grant’s required 25% county match will be funded through drug seizure funds or donations rather than county general funds.
The Board’s next regular meeting is set for Monday, November 16, at 6:00 p.m.
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