FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The following is a summary of the March 13, 2025, Cumberland County Board of Commissioners Agenda Session, which was held at 1 p.m. in Room 564 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse. To view the agenda and supporting materials for this meeting, go to www.cumberlandcountync.gov/bocmeetingmaterials.
Commissioner Marshall Faircloth gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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The Board unanimously approved the AGENDA, removing Item 3A and adding a Closed Session.
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The Board heard the following PRESENTATIONS:
A. Health Insurance Plan Update: Ed Boardman and Kevin Quinn from USI, the County’s benefits broker, presented health insurance renewal options for the 2025-2026 plan year. This was the final update from USI regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 renewal following presentations at work sessions in January and February. They projected an 11.3 percent increase for FY26 based on FY25 year-to-date actuals, which would represent a total renewal cost of $31,972,064 or $3,245,678 above FY25. USI recommended increasing premiums for County employees by the 11.3 percent but also increasing the County’s wellness premium discount from $30 to $50 per month, resulting in an estimated $415,191 in savings for the County. The Board voted unanimously to move the renewal recommendations to the March 17, 2025 regular meeting consent agenda for approval in order to allow USI to move forward with renewals prior to open enrollment in May.
B. Animal Services Update: Animal Services Director Elaine Smith provided an update on Cumberland County Animal Services. The updated included 2024 statistics on the number of calls received and animals that entered the shelter, along with outcomes and improvements over the years. Smith also shared information on the successful Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Release (TNVR) program for feral cats, which has resulted in a reduction in the number of kittens coming into the shelter. She also shared plans to enhance enforcement capabilities for Animal Services officers moving forward.
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The Board voted to remove the following item from the agenda under the “Consideration of Agenda Items” category:
A. Ordinance Regulating Explosives on Firing Ranges: This item was removed from the agenda.
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Other Items
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The Board received the following MONTHLY REPORTS:
A. Financial Report
B. Health Insurance Update
C. Grants Update
D. Project Updates
The Board went into CLOSED SESSION to discuss an Attorney Client Matter Pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) and Economic Development Matter Pursuant to 143-318.11(a)(4).
The Board adjourned the meeting at 3:04 p.m.
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