ELIZABETHTOWN — The Bladen County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a One N.C. Fund grant agreement with Dynapar Corporation on Monday.

In an interview on Wednesday, Bladen County Economic Development Director Chuck Heustess said the approval in the meeting was simply a formality.

“The actual project was announced in November,” said Heustess. “The money has already been set aside by the state.”

The project will include an expansion and Dynapar signed an agreement to commit to creating 70 new jobs.

“Basically, the contracts have been going back and forth between the state and Danaher (Dynapar),” said Heustess. “The investment range is forecast to be a couple of million dollars.”

The next step in the process is Dynapar must present evidence to the state  of the jobs having been created. Once the necessary paperwork is submitted, then the grant funds can be requested by Dynapar, according to Heustess.

“Basically, the incentives come from the state and county and are performance based. If they don’t create the jobs, then no money is paid,” he said.

In other business:

• The commissioners voted unanimously to approve a preventative maintenance plan for the Bladen Area Rural Transportation service.

• The commissioners heard an update from Veterans Affairs Director Larry Hammond regarding veterans matters.

 • The commissioners voted 8-1 in favor of approving an agreement for professional service with Summit Design Group Inc. for the new EMS building. Commissioner Lewis Tatum cast the lone no vote.