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Meetings
- 1st Tuesday monthly at 5:30 p.m.
- 3rd Tuesday monthly at 5:30 p.m.
- 1 Courthouse Square
2nd Floor, Historic Courthouse
Carthage, NC 28327
Exceptions to note FY25: When necessary, closed sessions will be held during the first hour of the meeting, at 4:30 pm (and may also be held at the end of the regular meeting, or at another time designated by the Chair or approved by the Board). The first regular meeting in July and the second regular meeting in December will not be held. The first regular meeting in December will be held on the first Monday rather than the first Tuesday.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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The Commissioners
Pictured L-R: Tom Adams, Nick Picerno, Kurt Cook, Jim Von Canon, John Ritter
Meet the Commissioners
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Nick Picerno
Chairman / District II
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Tom Adams
District IV
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Jim Von Canon
Vice Chairman / District I
Appointed Officials
- Jenny Parks, 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
- James Lexo
Term expires: May 2028 - Michael Kantorowski
Term expires: April 2027 - Baxter Clement
Term expires: June 2026 - Jerrell Seawell
Term expires: June 2026 - David Zmiewsky
Term expires: May 2028
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.
The ABC Board meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 1:30pm at 273 NE Broad St., Southern Pines, NC. Any changes to this schedule will be posted in advance at the ABC office, 273 NE Broad St., Southern Pines, NC.
To learn more about the ABC Board, click here Version Options Board of Commissioners Headline.
Members
- Susan Batts
Term expires: November 2028 - Tom Batts
Term expires: November 2028 - Kim Hanson
Term expires: November 2027 - William Hughes
Term Expires: November 2027 - Brenda Ludeke
Term expires November 2027 - Carol Stanton
Term expires: November 2028 - Larry White
Term expires: November 2028
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 Version Options Board of Commissioners Headline.
Members
- Kenneth Haenlein
Term Expires: August 2027 - Eugene Horne
Term Expires: August 2026 - Dr. Michael Jones
Term expires: September 2029 - Adam Kiker
Term Expires: September 2028 - Randy Saunders
Term expires: September 2029
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 Version Options Board of Commissioners Headline.
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
- Victor Deese
Term Expires: November 2028 - Bob Barmore
Term expires: November 2028 - Bob Koontz
Term expires: November 2028 - Oscar Romine
Term expires: November 2027 - Frank Thigpen
Term expires: November 2027 - Hollie Griffin - ALTERNATE
Term expires: November 2028
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: 3/2028 - Philip Picerno (Engineer)
Term Expires: 4/2027 - Pauline Sandness (Nurse)
Term Expires: 4/2028 - Benjamin Wacker (Optometrist)
Term Expires: 8/2026 - Alex White (Dentist), Chair
Term Expires: 4/2028 - David Williams (At-Large)
Term Expires: 7/2028
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
- Tim Carpenter
Term expires: June 2028 - Joseph Clendenin
Term expires: June 2026 - Michael Freidel
Term expires: June 2029 - 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 2027 - Natalie Hawkins (Non-voting, Ex Officio)
- Andy Hofmann
Term expires: June 2028 - Warren Lewis
Term expires: July 2027 - Pat Molamphy
Term expires: June 2028 - Christa McPeake Gilder
Term expires: June 2027 - Kelly Miller
Term expires: June 2028 - Linda Parsons
- Tom Pashley
Term expires: March 2026 - Nick Picerno
- 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 Version OptionsBoard of CommissionersHeadline.
Members
- Moore County IT Director
- Wayne Vest, Moore County Manager
- Tom Adams, 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: 6/30/2026 - Timmy Brown (Chief)
Term Expires: 6/30/2026 - Carlton Cole (Citizen)
Term Expires: 6/30/2026 - Matt Dawkins (non-voting)
Term Expires: N/A - Deputy Fire Marshal - Kenneth Mackey (Chiefs' Association President)
Term Expires: At end of presidency - Mike St. Onge (Chief) - Chairman
Term Expires: 6/30/2026 - Bryan Phillips (non-voting)
Term Expires: N/A - Public Safety Director - Jonathan Richardson (Chief)
Term Expires: 6/30/2026 - 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.
Member Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
James Pedersen
Term expiration: November 2027
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.
embers
- Gayle Alston, Chief Court Counselor
Term expires: February 2027 - Quinn Augustine, Person Under 21
Term expires: August 2027 - Kimberly Davis, District Attorney Designee
Term expires: July 2027 - Timothy Hammitt, Business Community
Term expires: July 2026 - James C. "Buddy" Howell, Commissioner Appointee
Term expires: November 2025 - Miriam King, Health Director Designee
Term expires: October 2026 - Tony Kirk, Parks and Recreation
Term expires: February 2027 - Jones McCall, Person Under 21
Term expires: July 2027 - Annette McGraw, Commissioner Appointee
Term expires: October 2026 - Chris Morgan, County Manager's Designee
Term expires: June 2027 - Shirlyn Morrison-Sims, Commissioner Appointee
Term expires: February 2026 - Alondra Nunez, Commissioner Appointee
Term expires: May 2027 - Kami Perez, Substance Abuse Professional
Term expires: October 2027 - Tori Price, Sheriff's Designee
Term expires: April 2027 - Sanja Rapo, LME/MCO Director Designee
Term expires: June 2026 - David Richmond, DSS Director Designee
Term expires: August 2027 - John Ritter, County Commissioner
- Lindsey Smith, Commissioner Appointee
Term expires: February 2027 - Beth Tanner, Chief District Court Judge Designee
Term expires: February 2027
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 FY26 will begin at 8:30am on the following dates: 08/05/25, 09/02/25, 10/07/25, 11/04/25 (Risk & Needs Committee), 12/02/25, 01/2026 (Monitoring Committee), 02/03/26, 03/03/26 (Funding/Allocations Committee), 04/07/26, 05/05/26 (By-laws & Nominations), and 06/02/26, unless otherwise noted.
Members
- Theron Bell
Term expires: August 2028 - Carl Danis
Term expires: August 2028 - Roberta Harter
Term expires: October 2028 - Jan Hecox
Term expires: April 2027 - Rose Highland-Sharpe
Term expires: March 2028 - Joanna King
Term expires: August 2027 - Donald McCaskill
Term expires: June 2026 - Wanda Richardson
Term expires: April 2027 - John Ritter, County Commissioner
- Mabel Walden
Term expires: February 2026 - Tyler Chriscoe
Term expires: August 2027
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 Version Options Board of Commissioners Headline.
Members
- Cynthia Bradley, Red Cross
Term expires: March 2028 - Josh Brooks, Transportation
Term expires: June 2028 - Scot Brooks, Emergency Management
Term expires: June 2026 - Jonathan Bym, Public Information
Term expires: January 2026 - Andy Conway, Law Enforcement
Term expires: December 2027 - Chuck Hill, Local Environmental
Term expires: June 2027 - Miriam King, Health Department
Term expires: June 2028 - Bryan Phillips, Public Safety
Term expires: June 2026 - Corey Roberts, Hospital
Term expires: December 2027 - Jim Von Canon, Elected Official
- Vacant, Industry
For more information about the Local Emergency Planning Committee, click here.
Members
- Rachel Brower
Term expires: November 2025 - Jean Childers
Term expires: November 2025 - Jim DeKornfeld
Term expires: May 2028 - Vicki Hancock
Term expires: May 2028 - Suzanne LaFollette-Black
Term expires: May 2028 - John Ritter
Commissioners' Liaison - Patricia Smith
Term expires: April 2026
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 view facility visitation reports, click here Version Options Board of Commissioners Headline.
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THE COMMITTEE SEEKS ADDITIONAL MEMBERS. IF INTERESTED IN SERVICE, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL THE CLERK TO THE BOARD FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Members
- Joe Brown
Term expires: July 2026 - Susan Callaway
Term expires: February 2027 - Kurt Cook (Commissioner)
- Travis Greene
Term expires: February 2027 - Carson McLean
Term expires: February 2027 - Tracy Metcalf (Moore County Schools)
- Randy Saunders
Term expires: January 2026 - Kathy Watkins
Term expires: February 2026 - Chris Wiley (Parks and Recreation Director)
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
- Tyler Brady (Chairman)
Term expires: June 2028 - Robert Bortins
Term expires: June 2026 - Hugh Hinton
Term expires: June 2028 - Ron Jackson
Term expires: June 2026 - Guy McGraw
Term expires: September 2026 - Tucker McKenzie
Term expires: August 2026 - David McLean
Term expires: June 2028 - John McLaughlin
Term expires: July 2027 - 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 Version Options Board of Commissioners Headline.
Members Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- Stephen Later
Term Expires: February 2026 - John Ritter
Term Expires: October 2028
Members Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
- Nikki Bradshaw
Term expires: June 2026 - Nick Picerno
Term expires: September 2028
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 Version Options Board of Commissioners Headline.
Members
- Ruth Pedersen, Planning
- Nathan Hinson, Environmental Health
- Brian Patnode, Public Works
- Bryan Phillips, Public Safety
- Jenny Purvis, Moore County Schools
- Rachel Smith, GIS
- Kevin Redinger, NCDOT
- Jonathan Russell, Soil and Water
- Tracey Callicutt, Cooperative Extension
- Chris Wiley, 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 Version OptionsBoard of CommissionersHeadline.
Members
- Susan Adams
Term expires: March 2027 - Jerry Daeke, Chair
Term expires: March 2026 - Frank Dean
Term expires: March 2027 - Alex Horne
Term expires: March 2026 - Matthew Wimberly
Term expires: March 2027 - Andy Wilkison, Alternate Member
Term expires: March 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 2028 - Kimmie Dowdy
Term expires: June 2028 - Kelly Green
Term expires: June 2026 - Deb Holmes
Term expires: June 2026 - Rebecca Kimbrell
Term expires: June 2028 - Megan Maziarski
Term expires: June 2027 - Anthony McCauley
Term expires: June 2026 - Sean McCormick
Term expires: June 2028 - Bryan Phillips
Term expires: June 2027 - Terri Prots
Term expires: June 2026 - Dana Redfern
Term expires: July 2028 - Caroline Xiong, County Finance Director
- Tom Adams, 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
- Harold Brady
Term expires: May 2027 - Gregory Hayes
Term expires: October 2028 - Aaron Honey
Term expires: October 2028 - Duane Jackson
Term expires: August 2028 - Ken Riggsbee
Term expires: August 2028 - Matthew Wimberly
Term expires: August 2028
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 Version Options Board of Commissioners Headline.
Members
The County is currently transitioning to a different workforce area. Please check back for updates on board membership.