Commissioner, District 1· 2022-12-05–2026-12-07
David Quinn
Carteret County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 17:17
- Avg per meeting
- 2:10
- Segments
- 213
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Top issues during term (20)
Beach nourishment project funding adjustment
A $31.76 million restricted fund was established for beach nourishment work.
Closure of a portion of Old Carteret Road
State maintenance could shift road upkeep costs from residents to NCDOT.
CCATS transit service funding for FY 2028
About $1.03 million in grants with a local share of roughly $359,000, mostly covered by federal and state money.
Operation Green Light for Veterans
Superior Court building repairs
$863,000 from county funds for courthouse repairs.
Morris Lane Road Name Change
A new fee for road name changes takes effect July 1; the applicant would pay signage costs if approved after that date.
law enforcement forum
It could shift how local tax dollars are spent on running the jail and tackling the drug epidemic.
Proposed Merrimon community park
Unknown until a partnership is negotiated; property would be donated.
Youth athletic field shortage
Speakers cited complexs elsewhere generating $4-4.5 million a year in tourism spending; no county dollar figure was proposed tonight.
Potential Detention Center and Public Safety Facility
Design services cost not stated in the materials provided.
Community theater hurricane debt
Outstanding hurricane debt amount not stated; no county funds committed.
Library governance and transparency concerns
Unknown — a governance feasibility study would carry costs not yet estimated.
Flock camera surveillance concerns
Taxpayers are funding these silent trackers, but the exact costs and where the money goes remain pretty murky.
Cape Lookout ferry channel dredging
No county taxpayer money — the $89,000 project is fully federally funded.
County leadership transition
Reynal's interim salary wasn't discussed; no new money was voted beyond the appointments themselves.
Commercial fishing heritage and coastal fisheries litigation
No direct county spending; the resolution advocates on behalf of the fishing economy.
Road name changes and preserving local heritage
Minor costs for readdressing and 911 system updates in the Cedar Point case.
Jail diversion recovery services contracts
Contract costs not stated in the record; the programs reduce jail overcrowding costs.
Dangerous dog ordinance revisions
Registration fees would be set by the board; violations carry $500 fines.
School building repairs funded by lottery money
$182,950 in state lottery funds, no local tax hit.
Decisions during term (87)
Recorded while Quinn was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adoption of Agenda
Consent Agenda
Proclamation Supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
Resolution for CCATS FY 2028 NCDOT Grant Applications
Closure of a Portion of Old Carteret Road
Board Appointments
Adjournment
Adoption of amended agenda
Consent agenda (including appointment of County Attorney)
Commercial Fishing Day Proclamation
Resolution supporting N.C. Coastal Counties Fisheries Coalition
Senior Center Month Proclamation
Designation of Matt Reynal as Interim County Manager
Acceptance of Chairman Chadwick's recusal (dredging item)
Dredging for the Cape Lookout Cabin and Camps Ferry Channel
Board appointments
Adjournment
Motion to enter Closed Session
Adoption of Agenda
Motion to table consent items 9 and 10 (jail diversion contracts)
Voting record (7)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
to table items 9 and 10 on the Consent Agenda to allow more time to evaluate proposed and existing contracts.
Motion to table consent items 9 and 10 (jail diversion contracts)
to approve the rezoning request
Rezoning of 4001 Highway 24, Newport (42.037 acres to R10-CZ)
to approve the consistency statement
Commissioner Waldrop made a motion to approve moving forward with changing the budget amendment to $20,000 to cover start-up costs and to hire a part-time program manager for the respite program.
Respite Program Start-Up Funding at Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center
Personal experience caring for a loved one with dementia; wants to act quickly.