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Meetings
- 1st Tuesday monthly at 10:30 a.m.
- 3rd Tuesday monthly at 5:30 p.m.
- 1 Courthouse Square
2nd Floor, Historic Courthouse
Carthage, NC 28327
Exceptions to note: Occasionally, there is closed session business and the Board convenes an hour earlier, but the public portion of the meeting will still begin at 10:30am or 5:30 p.m., respectively. The second meeting in September has been rescheduled to the fourth Tuesday at 5:30pm. The first meeting in December is held the first Monday at 10:30 a.m. The first meeting in July and the second meeting in December are not held. The January 2024 meetings will be held the second and fourth Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., respectively. For the complete FY24 regular meeting schedule, please click here.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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The Commissioners
Pictured L-R: John Ritter, Jim Von Canon, Nick Picerno, Frank Quis, Kurt Cook
Meet the Commissioners
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Nick Picerno
Chairman / District II
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Frank Quis
District IV
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Jim Von Canon
District I
Appointed Officials
- Laura Williams, Clerk to the Board
- Wayne Vest, County Manager
- Misty Leland, County Attorney
- Gary Briggs, Tax Administrator
Boards / Committees
The Board of Commissioners invites citizens of Moore County to participate in governmental decisions by serving as members of the various boards/committees that provide advice and assistance to the governing body and administration.The Board relies on volunteers to meet this essential need for Moore County. Please consider joining our ranks and making a difference in our community. Together, we can provide exceptional services that make Moore County a premier community in which to live, work, and raise a family.
The appointment of members to the various boards/committees is governed by the standard policy for appointments, board/committee by-laws and, in some cases, by North Carolina General Statutes. The Clerk to the Board is the point of contact for the administration of the appointment process and the maintenance of applicable records and can be contacted at 910-947-6403 or Email the Clerk to the Board.
Members
- Gayle Alston, Chief Court Counselor
Term expires: February 2025 - James C. "Buddy" Howell, Commissioner Appointee
Term expires: November 2025 - Joseph Keen, Faith Community
Term expires: March 2025 - Miriam King, Health Director Designee
Term expires: October 2024 - Tony Kirk, Parks and Recreation
Term expires: February 2025 - Laura May, Commissioner Appointee
Term expires: March 2025 - LaShunda Maynor, Moore County Schools
Term expires: August 2025 - Annette McGraw, Commissioner Appointee
Term expires: October 2024 - Chris Morgan, County Manager's Designee
Term expires: June 2025 - Shirlyn Morrison-Sims, Commissioner Appointee
Term expires: February 2024 - Kami Perez, Substance Abuse Professional
Term expires: October 2025 - Tori Price, Sheriff's Designee
Term expires: April 2025 - David Richmond, DSS Director Designee
Term expires: August 2025 - John Ritter, County Commissioner
- Marco Rotting, Commissioner Appointee
Term expires: August 2025 - Lindsey Smith, Commissioner Appointee
Term expires: February 2025 - Mary Spell, Mental Health
Term expires: June 2025 - Ciara Suros, Nonprofit
Term expires: April 2024 - Beth Tanner, Chief District Court Judge Designee
Term expires: February 2025 - Clara Tanner, Youth
Term expires: July 2025 - Abbagayle Wood, Youth
Term expires: July 2024
Overview
The Juvenile Crime Prevention Council assesses the needs of juveniles in the community, evaluates resources, and plans for unmet needs; evaluates the performance of juvenile services/programs; increases public awareness of the causes of delinquency and prevention efforts; develops intervention strategies and risk assessments for at-risk youth; provides funds for services for treatment/counseling/parenting/rehabilitation; and plans permanent funding streams for delinquency prevention programs.
The Council's regular meetings are held at the Rick Rhyne Public Safety Center, 2nd Floor Community Room, 302 S. McNeill St., Carthage, NC 28327. The regular meetings for FY24 will begin at 8:30am on the following dates: 8/1/23, 10/3/23 (canceled), 12/5/23, 2/6/23, 4/2/24, 5/7/24 (full council and membership committee), and 6/4/24.
Members
- Tom Adams
Term expires: June 2026 - Craig Goodnight
Term expires: May 2025 - Michael Kantorowski
Term expires: April 2024 - Jerrell Seawell
Term expires: June 2026 - David Zmiewsky
Term expires: May 2025
Overview
The ABC Board operates in accordance with N.C.G.S. 18B-700 and is responsible for the operation of the ABC system in Moore County.
Terms of membership are for three years.
To learn more about the ABC Board, click here.
Members
- Susan Fink
Term expires: November 2025 - Kim Hanson
Term expires: November 2024 - William Hughes
Term Expires: November 2024 - Loretta Jacobson
Term expires: November 2024 - Tom Lamkin
Term expires: November 2024 - Brenda Ludeke
Term expires November 2024 - Larry White
Term expires: November 2025
Overview
The Aging Advisory Council advises the Director of Moore County's Department of Aging on planning and implementation of service programs and activities as they relate to older people in Moore County, and acts as an advocacy group on all matters concerning the elderly population in Moore County.
Terms of membership are for three years.
To learn more about the Department of Aging and the Aging Advisory Council, click here.
Members
- Roland Gilliam
Term Expires: September 2025 - Kenneth Haenlein
Term Expires: August 2027 - Eugene Horne
Term Expires: August 2026 - Adam Kiker
Term Expires: September 2024 - Thomas McPherson
Term expires: September 2025
Overview
The Moore County Airport Authority oversees the business of the Moore County Airport.
Terms of service are four years.
To learn more about the Moore County Airport and the Airport Authority, click here.
Members
- Dr. Tony Ioppolo
Term expires: May 2024
Overview
The Animal Cruelty Investigator serves pursuant to NC.G.S. 19A-45.
The term of service is one year.
Members
- VACANT
Term Expires: December 2021 - Kathy Liles
Term expires: August 2024 - Tucker McKenzie
Term expires: January 2025 - Oscar Romine
Term expires: May 2025 - Frank Thigpen
Term expires: August 2024 - VACANT - ALTERNATE
Term expires: February 2022 - VACANT - ALTERNATE
Term expires: February 2022
Members
- Julie Baugher (Physician)
Term Expires: 2/2026 - Tyler Brady (Veterinarian)
Term Expires: 9/2026 - Kurt Cook (Commissioner)
Term Expires: Ex-Officio - Nick Ellis (At-Large)
Term Expires: 8/2026 - Tom LoSapio (At-Large)
Term Expires: 4/2026 - Robert Lupski (Pharmacist)
Term Expires: 3/2025 - Philip Picerno (Engineer)
Term Expires: 4/2024 - Pauline Sandness (Nurse)
Term Expires: 4/2025 - Benjamin Wacker (Optometrist)
Term Expires: 8/2026 - Alex White (Dentist), Chair
Date of Appointment: 5/2022
Term Expires: 4/2025 - David Williams (At-Large)
Date of Appointment: 7/2022
Term Expires: 6/2025
Overview
The Moore County Board of Health is the policy-making, rule-making, and adjudicatory body for Moore County Health Department. The Board of Health has the responsibility to protect and promote the public health. It has the authority to adopt rules necessary for that purpose.
The Board is composed of eleven members that reasonably reflect the population makeup of the county. By law, the eleven members of the Board include eight designated professionals and three representatives of the general public. The members are appointed by the Moore County Board of Commissioners.
The Moore County Board of Health:
- Follows North Carolina General Statutes.
- The Board meets quarterly at the request of the Chair.
- The Board shall be the policy-making, rule-making, and adjudicatory body for the Health Department.
- The Board of County Commissioners shall appoint 11 members, which shall include one licensed physician, one licensed dentist, one licensed pharmacist, one County Commissioner, one professional engineer, one registered nurse, one licensed optometrist, one licensed veterinarian, and three persons from the general public. The composition shall reasonably reflect the population makeup of the entire County.
- The Board of Health shall elect its own Chair annually. The County Health Director shall serve as Secretary to the County Board of Health.
Questions about the Board, meetings, or appointments can be directed to the Secretary of the Board at 910-947-4500. Matthew Garner, Interim Health Director, serves as the Secretary to the Board of Health.
To learn more about the Health Department and Board of Health, click here.
Members Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- Larry Caddell
Term expires: June 2025 - Tim Carpenter
Term expires: June 2024 - Joseph Clendenin
Term expires: June 2026 - Beth Ann Pratte
Term expires: June 2027
Overview
The Sandhills Community College Board of Trustees governs the College.
The Moore County Board of Commissioners appoints four of the trustees.
Terms of service are for four years.
To learn more about Sandhills Community College and the Board of Trustees, click here.
Members
- Matt Hausser
Term expires: March 2024 - Natalie Hawkins (Non-voting, Ex Officio)
- Andy Hofmann
Term expires: June 2025 - Warren Lewis
Term expires: July 2024) - George Little
Term expires: June 2025 - Bonnie McPeake
Term expires: June 2024 - Kelly Miller
Term expires: June 2025 - Linda Parsons
- Tom Pashley
Term expires: March 2026 - Frank Quis
- Wayne Vest (Non-voting, Ex Officio)
- Caroline Xiong (Non-voting, Ex Officio)
Overview
The Convention and Visitors Bureau Board governs the Pinehurst/Southern Pines/Aberdeen CVB, which promotes the development of travel, tourism, and conventions in Moore County.
Terms of service for members are three years.
To learn more about the CVB and the CVB Board, click here.
Members
- Moore County IT Director
- Wayne Vest, Moore County Manager
- Frank Quis, Moore County Commissioner
- Richard Maness, Moore County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy
- Bryan Phillips, Moore County Public Safety Director
- Deborah McGiffin, Moore County Cooperative Extension Director
- Kendt Ecklund, Moore County Schools IT Director
- Libba Thomas, Sandhills Community College AVP for Business and Administrative Services
- Natalie Hawkins, Partners in Progress Executive Director
- Keith Conover, NC Broadband Infrastructure Office
Overview
The Digital Inclusion Task Force was established to:
- Determine where broadband infrastructure is needed to benefit the greatest population.
- Communicate and market options for affordable internet service opportunities.
- Determine how to increase digital literacy in the County.
Members
- Jamie Boles (Citizen)
Term Expires: 6/30/24 - Mickey Brown (Citizen)
Term Expires: 6/30/2025 - Timmy Brown (Chief)
Term Expires: 6/30/24 - Carlton Cole (Chief)
Term Expires: 6/30/24 - Brian Cusumano (Citizen)
Term Expires: 6/30/24 - Matt Dawkins (non-voting)
Term Expires: N/A - Deputy Fire Marshal - Kenneth Mackey (Chiefs' Association President)
Term Expires: At end of presidency - Bryan Phillips (non-voting)
Term Expires: N/A - Public Safety Director - Mike St. Onge (Chief) - Chairman
Term Expires: 6/30/24 - Jim Von Canon (non-voting)
Term Expires: N/A - County Commissioner
Overview
The Moore County Fire Commission makes formal recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on fire protection and delivery of emergency services applicable to those departments covered under the purview of the Fire Commission. The Commission's responsibilities include reviewing and making recommendations on operating budget requests; reviewing and making recommendations on capital improvement plan budget requests; reviewing and supporting firefighter and volunteer incentive retention and recruitment programs; making recommendations to the Board of Commissioners for continuing improvement of the fire protection system; reviewing ISO and consultants' reports and recommending action for improvement as deemed necessary; developing and providing overview of all service district operational regulations and guidelines for the Moore County fire protection service district; developing a minimum level of training.
Terms of service are for two years.
To learn more about Moore County Public Safety and the Fire Commission, click here.
Members
- Lisa Coyle June 2026
- Carla Williams June 2024
- Liane York June 2025
Overview
The Moore County Human Resources Appeals Committee was formed under the authority of the Moore County Board of Commissioners and its purpose is to advise the Board and the County Manager regarding County personnel issues. The Committee is comprised of three members who serve three-year terms. Each member is required to have experience in public or private personnel administration.
To learn more about Human Resources, click here.
Member Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
Thomas Schroeder
Term expiration: July 2025
Overview
A Jury Commission of three members is appointed in each county pursuant to NC.G.S. 9-1. One member is appointed by the senior regular resident superior court judge, one by the clerk of superior court, and one by the board of county commissioners. Terms of appointment are for two years.
Members
- Barbara Allred
Term expires: October 2025 - Theron Bell
Term expires: August 2025 - Carl Danis
Term expires: August 2025 - Jan Hecox
Term expires: April 2024 - Rose Highland-Sharpe
Term expires: March 2025 - Joanna King
Term expires: August 2024 - Donald McCaskill
Term expires: June 2026 - Wanda Richardson
Term expires: April 2024 - John Ritter, County Commissioner
- Mabel Walden
Term expires: February 2026 - Susan Zucchino
Term expires: August 2024
Overview
The Moore County Library Board of Trustees acts in an advisory capacity to the Regional Director and the Director of the Moore County Libraries. Trustees are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve for three-year terms. The Board of Trustees meets the first month of each quarter.
To learn more about the Moore County Library and the Board of Trustees, click here.
Members
- Cynthia Bradley, Red Cross
Term expires: March 2025 - Josh Brooks, Transportation
Term expires: June 2025 - Scot Brooks, Emergency Management
Term expires: June 2026 - Jonathan Bym, Public Information
Term expires: January 2026 - Matt Garner, Health Department
Term expires: June 2025 - Debra Ensminger, Local Environmental
Term expires: June 2024 - Richard Maness, Sheriff's Office
Term expires: December 2024 - Bryan Phillips, Public Safety
Term expires: June 2026 - Corey Roberts, Hospital
Term expires: December 2024 - Jim Von Canon, Elected Official
- Vacant, Industry
For more information about the Local Emergency Planning Committee, click here.
Members
- Grace Anderson
Term expires: August 2024 - Silva Porter-Deal
Term expires: September 2025 - Barbara Hainline
Term expires: August 2025 - Jeffrey Mercer
Term expires: July 2025 - Madeline Mercer
Term expires: July 2025 - Sandra Nusbaum
Term expires: April 2026 - Ann Wolfe
Term expires: August 2024 - John Ritter
Commissioners' Liaison
Overview
The Moore County Nursing and Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee maintains the intent of the Nursing Home and Adult Care Home Resident Bill of Rights and promotes community involvement and cooperation with these homes to ensure quality of care for older and disabled adults. Committee members visit these homes in Moore County several times a year and report their findings to a regional ombudsman so that concerns can be addressed. Committee members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and receive training from the Triangle J Regional Ombudsmen. Initial terms of appointment to the Committee are for one year and each subsequent appointment is for three years.
To learn more, click here.
Members
- Joe Brown
Term expires: July 2026 - Larry Caddell
Term expires: February 2024 - Kurt Cook (Commissioner)
- Michael Gatti
Term expires: February 2024 - Travis Greene
Term expires: February 2024 - Tracy Metcalf (Moore County Schools)
- Billy Ransom (Parks and Recreation Director)
- Randy Saunders
Term expires: January 2026 - Kathy Watkins
Term expires: February 2026
Overview
The Moore County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Moore County Board of Commissioners and staff in an effort to carry out effective and efficient recreational opportunities for the citizens of Moore County. Terms of appointment are for three years.
To learn more about Parks and Recreation and the Advisory Board, click here.
Members
- Joseph Garrison, Chairman
Term expires: May 2025 - Ray Daly
Term expires: June 2026 - Ron Jackson
Term expires: June 2026 - Mick McCue
Term expires: June 2025 - Guy McGraw
Term expires: September 2026 - Tucker McKenzie
Term expires: August 2026 - David McLean
Term expires: June 2025 - John McLaughlin
Term expires: July 2024 - Farrah Newman
Term expires: July 2026
Overview
The Moore County Planning Board makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners concerning amendments as outlined in the Moore County Unified Development Ordinance, land use plan policies and other planning-related items that the Board of Commissioners may deem appropriate and coordinates with the Planning Department staff in all activities related to the above. Terms of appointment are for three years.
To learn more about the Planning Department and Planning Board, click here.
Members Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- Nick Picerno
Term Expires: 12/31/2026 - Matthew Rothbeind
Term Expires: 9/30/2024
Overview
The Sandhills Center for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services Board, along with the area director, is responsible for adopting Sandhills Center policies and evaluating the implementation of the policies at regular intervals. The Board ensures compliance with the rules of the North Carolina Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services. The Moore County Board of Commissioners makes two appointments to this Board. Appointees serve three-year terms.
To learn more about Sandhills Center and the Board of Directors, click here.
Members Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- Nikki Bradshaw
Term expires: June 2026 - Catherine Graham
Term expires: September 2025
Overview
The Department of Social Services (DSS) Board has five members, two of which are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Terms of appointment are for three years.
To learn more about Moore County DSS and the DSS Board, click here.
Members
- Debra Ensminger. Planning
- Bill Dunlop. Environmental Health
- Randy Gould. Public Utilities
- Bryan Phillips. Public Safety
- Moore County Schools
- Rachel Patterson. GIS
- Dago Pozos. NCDOT
- Billy Ransom. Parks and Recreation
- Stephen Sheffield. Surveyor
- Jennifer Wincklhofer. Citizen
Overview
The Moore County Subdivision Review Board reviews all major preliminary subdivision plats and minor subdivision plats, where applicable, within the planning jurisdiction of Moore County. The SRB consists of nine members, including representatives of the following departments or agencies: Planning and Zoning (1), Environmental Health (1), Public Utilities (1), Emergency Services (1), Moore County Schools (1), GIS (1), NCDOT (1), and Citizen Members (2) - one of which must be a licensed surveyor. Additionally, a Parks and Recreation member serves in a non-voting advisory capacity when needed.
To learn more about the Subdivision Review Board, click here.
Members
- Susan Adams
Term expires: March 2024 - Vacant
Term expires: March 2025 - Jerry Daeke, Chair
Term expires: March 2026 - Frank Dean
Term expires: March 2024 - Alex Horne
Term expires: March 2026 - Andy Wilkison, Alternate Member
Term expires: March 2026 - Matthew Wimberly, Alternate Member
Term expires: May 2026
Overview
The duties of the Board of Equalization and Review are to review tax lists and to hear taxpayer appeals. Terms of appointment are for three years.
To learn more about the Board of Equalization and Review, click here.
Members
- Keith Clark
Term expires: June 2025 - Kimmie Dowdy
Term expires: June 2025 - Kelly Green
Term expires: June 2026 - Deb Holmes
Term expires: June 2026 - Bob Huber
Term expires: June 2024 - Rebecca Kimbrell
Term expires: June 2025 - Anthony McCauley
Term expires: June 2026 - Sean McCormick
Term expires: June 2025 - Bryan Phillips
Term expires: June 2024 - Terri Prots June
Term expires: 2026 - Dana Redfern
Term expires: July 2025 - Caroline Xiong, County Finance Director
- Frank Quis, County Commissioner
Overview
The Moore County Transportation Advisory Board (MCTAB) assists Moore County Transportation Services (MCTS) in accomplishing its stated goal to provide safe and efficient transportation to the citizens of Moore County and promote community support for and participation in the MCTS department. Terms of appointment for members are for three years.
For more information on Moore County Transportation Services and the Transportation Advisory Board please click here.
Members
- Glenn Bradley
Term expires: July 2025 - Kimberly Geddes
Term expires: October 2025 - Gregory Hayes
Term expires: October 2025 - Tim McDonald
Term expires: July 2025 - Doug Reagan
Term expires: July 2025 - Bradley Ritter
Term expires: November 2023 - Reid Whitaker
Term expires: July 2025
Overview
The Moore County Board of Commissioners established the Moore County Agricultural Advisory Board to implement the provisions of the Farmland Protection Program.
For more information about the Voluntary Agricultural Advisory Board, click here.
Members
The County is currently transitioning to a different workforce area. Please check back for updates on board membership.