Vice Chairman (District 5)· 2024-12-02 - 2028-12-04
Brent Springer
Pender County
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Top issues during term (17)(Development)
Large-Scale Residential Development in Long Creek Township
A development of this size means new tax revenue, but also new demand for schools, roads, and emergency services the county would have to fund.
RV park and campground special use permit (SUP 2026-58)
Could add tourism spending but also enforcement and road maintenance demands.
Abbey Nature Preserve trailhead — $500,000 PARTF grant
A $500,000 state grant requiring a county match per the associated budget amendment.
Point South Master Development Plan revision
The developer must spend $45,000 on recreation facilities and pay for the 10-foot multi-use path along Highway 17 under carried-forward conditions.
Saw Dust Laydown Yard and Office Space project
Point South Apartments — 252-unit multifamily development off U.S. 17
More rooftops off U.S. 17 could mean more demand on county water, sewer, and roads — costs haven't been spelled out in this review.
355-home subdivision planned for Topsail Township
A 355-home development would add traffic and infrastructure demand around Country Club Drive, Spring Garden Road, Ravenswood Road, and Old Point Road.
Combined County/School Fleet Garage
The Phase 2 design increase would add $1,328,425 in contract costs.
Residential growth in Topsail and Long Creek townships
A development of this size could bring new demand — and new costs — for roads, utilities, and county services, though age-restricted housing adds fewer schoolchildren.
Proposed 930-home 55+ community in Topsail Township
A development of this size could bring new demand — and new costs — for roads, utilities, and county services, though age-restricted housing adds fewer schoolchildren.
236-Lot RV Park and Campground in Holly Township
Unknown.
Infrastructure and Controlled Growth Initiative
Unknown — the resolution text was not provided in the materials available.
Piver Tract Master Development Plan Appeal
Falls Mist subdivision traffic and drainage
Housing department property manager for Seven Oaks
One new position; salary cost not stated.
Holly Township Sand Mine (SUP 2025-56)
No direct county cost; the applicant argues the alternative of 380 homes on the site would create more runoff and traffic.
development moratorium
This pause could slow down local construction jobs, but it might save taxpayers money down the road by preventing overcrowded schools and overwhelmed roads.
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Springer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Appointment to Southeastern Economic Development Commission
Appointment to Tourism Development Board
Departmental Workforce Development Plans
MDP 2026-92: Point South Master Development Plan Revision
Tourism Development Authority appointments (11.6)
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.