Vice Chairman (District 5)· 2024-12-02 - 2028-12-04
Brent Springer
Pender County
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Feral Cat Management Policy
Emergency Services Merger — REDLG Obligations
Transition costs feed into the FY 26-27 county budget; specifics weren't quantified at this meeting.
EMS/Fire merger effective July 5
No dollar figure attached to this item, but short staffing is driving overtime costs.
Opioid Settlement Funds Spending
Roughly $487,000 in opioid settlement funds were earmarked across the three programs.
Pender EMS & Fire Merger
No dollar figure attached to this item, but short staffing is driving overtime costs.
Solid waste enforcement
$65,701 from the solid waste fund balance for the new position.
Ambulance Fleet Replacement
A $2,894,825 budget amendment would fund the five-ambulance purchase.
Staffing the expanded Law Enforcement Center and jail
Staffing costs are included in individual departmental budgets.
Fire and rescue funding requests
Combined requests from fire, rescue, forestry and fire marshal services will shape a substantial share of the county's operating budget.
Countywide physical security refresh
$502,654 for security system consolidation.
Law Enforcement Center Completion
$272,527.15 for storage equipment in the new facility.
Law Enforcement Center cost increases
Adds $556,371 to the Law Enforcement Center project and pushes back the jail's opening date.
Pender EMS & Fire debt payoff
Pulls $10.1 million from the general fund balance but frees up annual debt service payments.
High Hazard burn designation
Potential costs could pop up for emergency response and healthcare if the smoke causes a spike in breathing-related doctor visits.
Courthouse Square safety hazard
Novant Health Pender Medical Center update
Roughly $14 million has been committed to date toward the $50 million, 10-year investment pledge.
Pelican Reef fatal crash and traffic safety
Dental clinic X-ray replacement
About $55,945, expected to pay for itself in two years through clinic receipts.
Project Lifesaver Fundraising
Each bracelet costs roughly $400-500; the program has raised over $100,000 since 2023.
Maple Hill Fire Department merger
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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