Cumberland County Commissioners Aug. 13 Agenda Session Wrap-Up
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners held an Agenda Session on Aug. 13, 2026, at 1 p.m. in Room 564 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse. Agendas and supporting materials are available at www.cumberlandcountync.gov/commissioners.
Commissioner Henry Tyson led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
A. Alliance Health Update
The Board received the quarterly Alliance Health update, which included information on the new state budget's impact on Alliance Health, jail post-release care coordination, mobile crisis services, the Roxie second-floor cost summary, Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and PORT updates, and a new funding request to use Cumberland County fund balance.
No action was taken.
B. Behavioral Health Update
Cape Fear Valley Health President and CEO Dan Weatherly presented options for providing behavioral health services throughout Cumberland County. The presentation followed the County's evaluation of community behavioral health needs and focused on opportunities to enhance services through a partnership between Cape Fear Valley Health and the County.
No action was taken.
C. CMARC and CMHRP Update
Assistant County Manager Heather Skeens, Deputy Health Director Tamra Morris and Public Health Business Officer Candi York provided updates on Care Management for At-Risk Children (CMARC) and Care Management for High-Risk Pregnancies (CMHRP). The programs provide care management services to at-risk children and pregnant women.
The Board discussed the potential financial impact of federal Medicaid funding reductions and requested monthly updates to better understand future impacts.
D. Cumberland County Health Departments’ Community Health Assessment and Annual Opioid Settlement Funds Update
Assistant County Manager Heather Skeens, Deputy Health Director Tamra Morris and Public Health Administrator Sanquis Graham provided an update on the Cumberland County Community Health Assessment and use of opioid settlement funds.
E. Hotel and Crown Corridor Update This item was removed due to a scheduling conflict.
F. 2026 Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductee Recommendation
Cooperative Extension Director Lisa Childers presented the recommendation of the Cumberland County Agricultural Hall of Fame Committee. The committee selected William Jeffrey “Jeff” Simpson as the 2026 inductee.
The Board unanimously approved Simpson's selection.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The Board unanimously approved the agenda with the following changes:
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Removal of Item 3C, DSS Workload Analysis.
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Addition of a Closed Session to discuss real property acquisition pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5).
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board unanimously approved the June 11 Agenda Session minutes.
3. CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS
The Board moved the following items to the Aug. 17 Regular Meeting Consent Agenda unless otherwise noted.
A. Cumberland County Detention Center Jail Health Plan
The Board received the Cumberland County Detention Center Jail Health Plan, which was developed in accordance with NCGS 153A-225 and 10A NCAC 14J.1001 and outlines the health services available to inmates.
The Board unanimously approved the plan and authorized the Chairman and County Manager to sign the agreement, effective Aug. 13, 2026.
B. Tobacco 21 Resolution
The Board received a draft resolution supporting Tobacco 21, a proposed policy change that would establish a tobacco retailer permitting system and raise the minimum age for tobacco and nicotine product sales from 18 to 21.
The Department of Public Health will provide additional information at the Aug. 17 Board meeting, during which the Board will consider the resolution.
C. DSS Workload Analysis This item was removed by unanimous vote.
D. Electrical Easement Request - Parkton-Brisson Container Site
The Board received a request from Lumbee River Electric Membership Cooperative for an easement and related agreements needed to provide electrical service and outdoor lighting at the future Parkton-Brisson container site at 6625 Parkton Road.
The Board unanimously approved the easement request.
4. PROJECT UPDATES
A. Aquatic Center
B. Crown Theatre and Arena Modernization and Renovation
C. Shaw Heights
D. Unhoused Support Center
E. Water and Sewer Updates
5. MONTHLY REPORTS
The Board unanimously accepted the following reports:
A. Finance Report
B. Health Insurance Update
C. Fee Waiver Report for Flu, COVID and RSV
D. Wellpath, LLC Quarterly Statistical Report on Inmate Health Care
E. Billing for Out of County Residents Report
F. Grants Update
G. Capital Improvement Projects Report
6. COMMISSIONER REQUESTS
A. Economic Impact Study on the Crown Complex
Commissioner Pavan Patel presented a request from the Civic Center Commission to conduct an economic impact study of the Crown Complex.
B. Joint Planning Board
Commissioner Pavan Patel presented a review of municipal representatives on the Joint Planning Board. The current interlocal agreement establishes term limits for municipal representatives.
7. CLOSED SESSION
The Board entered Closed Session to discuss:
Following Closed Session, no action was taken.
The Board adjourned the meeting at 5:34 p.m.
The next Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting will be held Monday, Aug. 17, at 6:45 p.m. in Room 118 of the Judge E. Maurice Braswell Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick St., Fayetteville.
Board of Commissioners Regular Meetings and Agenda Sessions are livestreamed on the County’s YouTube Channel. Cumberland County can be found on social media by searching CCNCGov.
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