Chatham County public meetings in 2021
19 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 20, 2021 · 2:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
The Board will elect new leadership and vote on various project ordinances.
The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular session to conduct business. The meeting includes electing a Chair and Vice Chair for the next year and voting on several project ordinances. Additionally, the board will consider subdivision regulation amendments and various funding requests.
- Vote on project ordinances including EOC Expansion and Solar Panels
- Accept approximately $172,242 for COVID-19 vaccination support
- Approve a pyrotechnic display at The Bradford wedding venue
- Consider amendments to the Chatham County Subdivision Regulations
- Vote on the FY23-29 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
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✓ Decided: Board approves $175K housing trust fund awards, new chair elected
The Board approved $175,000 in Housing Trust Fund awards to Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together, denied requests from Wallick Communities and Chatham Housing Authority, and elected Karen Howard as Chair and Franklin Gomez Flores as Vice Chair. It also approved a 184-acre Compact Community boundary expansion for Congruus LLC (3-2), the Chapel Oaks subdivision first plat, and numerous consent agenda items including budget amendments and project ordinances.
- Approved $175,000 Housing Trust Fund awards to Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together (5-0)
- Denied Housing Trust Fund requests from Wallick Communities and Chatham Housing Authority
- Elected Karen Howard as Chair and Franklin Gomez Flores as Vice Chair
- Approved 184-acre Compact Community boundary expansion for Congruus LLC (3-2)
- Approved Chapel Oaks Subdivision first plat, 31 lots on 76 acres (5-0)
- Approved FY23-29 Capital Improvements Plan (5-0)
- Adopted eight project ordinances including Business Campus and EOC Expansion (5-0)
- Approved $82,734 for Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (5-0)
Historic Courthouse Courtroom
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
21-3969 — approved
3 yea · 2 nay
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores nay · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard nay
The other 24 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Dec 8, 2021 · 9:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Vote on $260,000 nonprofit funding and unified development ordinance presentation
The Board of Commissioners will vote on a $260,000 appropriation for the FY23 Human Services Nonprofit Allocation funding process. The board will also receive a presentation regarding the Chatham County Unified Development Ordinance Process.
- $260,000 appropriation for FY23 Human Services Nonprofit Allocation funding process
- Presentation on Chatham County Unified Development Ordinance Process
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✓ Decided: Board approves $260K for FY23 Human Services Nonprofit Allocation process
The Board unanimously approved an appropriation of $260,000 for the FY23 Human Services Nonprofit Allocation funding process and the continuation of the FY22 Board of Commissioner's Goal and Outcomes for that process. The Board also received a presentation on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) process, discussing goals and concerns but taking no formal action. Commissioner Crawford announced his resignation effective December 31, 2021.
- Approved $260,000 appropriation for FY23 Human Services Nonprofit Allocation (5-0)
- Approved continuation of FY22 Board of Commissioner's Goal and Outcomes for FY23 Human Services Nonprofit Allocation (5-0)
- Received presentation on Unified Development Ordinance process (no action)
- Commissioner Crawford announced resignation effective December 31, 2021
Historic Courthouse Courtroom
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
21-4101 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
ADJOURNMENT — adjourned
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Gomez Flores, that this be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Dasher yea · Hales yea · Gomez Flores yea · Crawford yea
Tue Nov 16, 2021 · 9:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Vote on pyrotechnic display request at The Bradford wedding venue
The Board will vote on a request for a pyrotechnic display at The Bradford in New Hill. The meeting also includes a work session to review the FY 2023-2029 Capital Improvements Plan.
- Vote on pyrotechnic display at 75 The Bradford Ln., New Hill
- Review of the FY 2023-2029 Capital Improvements Plan process
- Discussion of CIP funding sources, strategy, and operating effects
- Overview of completed, school, general fund, and enterprise fund projects
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✓ Decided: Board reviews CIP process, approves pyrotechnic display permit
The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) process, receiving updates on various projects including schools, general fund, enterprise fund, and future projects. The only formal decision was approving a pyrotechnic display at The Bradford wedding venue for December 3, 2021. All other agenda items were received and filed, with no other votes taken.
- Approved pyrotechnic display at The Bradford wedding venue (5-0)
- Approved agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
- Received and filed CIP process review (21-4088)
- Received and filed CIP overview (21-4089)
- Received and filed funding sources & strategy (21-4090)
- Received and filed operating effect (21-4091)
- Received and filed completed projects (21-4092)
- Received and filed schools projects (21-4093)
Agriculture and Conference Center
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA and CONSENT AGENDA — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
ADJOURNMENT — adjourned
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-4098 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
A motion was made by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Gomez Flores, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Dasher yea · Hales yea · Gomez Flores yea · Crawford yea
Mon Nov 15, 2021 · 2:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Board considers rezoning and affordable housing for new 184-lot subdivision
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY23-29 Capital Improvements Plan. They will also review requests for a telecommunications tower and land use amendments in Williams Township. Additionally, the board will discuss updates to the Chatham County Schools local supplement model.
- Conditional District Rezoning for Vickers Bennett Group LLC (101.8 acres)
- Affordable housing agreement with Vickers Bennett Group, LLC
- Verizon Wireless telecommunications tower request at 5914 NC 87 N
- Five-year lease with the Town of Goldston for Sheriff’s Office space
- Health Department Debt Write-Off of $40,278.07
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✓ Decided: Board approves Vickers Village rezoning, affordable housing agreement
The Board approved a conditional district rezoning for Vickers Village, a 101.8-acre compact community off US 15-501, along with a related affordable housing agreement and subdivision first plat for 184 lots. A separate request by Congruus LLC to expand the Compact Community boundary map failed on a 2-3 vote, with a motion to deny also failing, leaving the matter unresolved. The Board also approved a new local supplement model for Chatham County Schools and a method for increasing funding for human services nonprofits.
- Approved Vickers Village rezoning to CD-CCO (5-0)
- Approved affordable housing agreement with Vickers Bennett Group (5-0)
- Approved Vickers Village first plat, 184 lots (5-0)
- Congruus CCO map amendment motion to approve failed (2-3)
- Motion to deny Congruus request failed (2-3)
- Approved new local supplement model for schools (consensus)
- Approved human services nonprofit funding growth method (5-0)
- Approved $17,000 lead poisoning prevention grant (5-0)
Historic Courthouse Courtroom
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
21-3969 — approved
6 nay · 4 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales nay · Franklin Gomez Flores nay · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard nay · Mike Dasher nay · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores nay · Jim Crawford nay · Karen Howard yea
The other 15 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Nov 1, 2021 · 4:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Presentation of the FY 2023-2029 Capital Improvements Plan
The Board will receive a presentation on the FY 2023-2029 Capital Improvements Plan and an annual report from the Climate Change Advisory Committee. A closed session is scheduled to discuss economic development incentives for industry expansion. The meeting also includes the introduction of ordinance amendments regarding Senate Bill 300.
- FY 2023-2029 Capital Improvements Plan presentation
- Climate Change Advisory Committee Annual Report
- Ordinance amendments for Senate Bill 300 compliance
- Closed session discussion on economic development incentives
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✓ Decided: Board hears climate report, CIP preview; no votes taken
The Board of Commissioners held a work session and regular meeting with no substantive votes. They received the Climate Change Advisory Committee's annual report, a preview of the FY 2023-2029 Capital Improvements Plan, and an introduction to ordinance amendments for Senate Bill 300. The only vote was to enter closed session to discuss economic development incentives.
- Voted 5-0 to enter closed session to discuss economic development incentives
- Received Climate Change Advisory Committee annual report (no action)
- Received FY 2023-2029 Capital Improvements Plan presentation (no action)
- Introduced ordinance amendments for Senate Bill 300 (vote scheduled for Nov 15)
Historic Courthouse Courtroom
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
21-4073 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
ADJOURNMENT — adjourned
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
A motion was made by Vice Chair Hales, seconded by Commissioner Howard, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Dasher yea · Hales yea · Gomez Flores yea · Crawford yea
Mon Oct 18, 2021 · 2:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Board to consider 158-lot subdivision and $554,870 property tax software contract
The Board will review a request for the 158-lot Savannah Ridge subdivision off Moncure School Road. Commissioners will also vote on several funding acceptances and a new property tax software contract. Public hearings are scheduled to discuss amendments to subdivision and watershed protection regulations.
- $554,870.20 property tax software contract with DEVNET Incorporated
- 158-lot Savannah Ridge subdivision development on Moncure School Road
- $333,500 allocation for Hwy. 902 Booster Pump Station project
- $960,380 in Covid-19 Preparedness and Response Funds acceptance
- Public hearings for Subdivision Regulations and Watershed Protection Ordinance amendments
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✓ Decided: Board adopts new rules for public hearings and subdivision plats
The Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to adopt revised Rules of Procedure for public hearings and subdivision first plats, which set time limits for applicants and speakers. The Board also approved a consent agenda including a $554,870.20 property tax software contract with DEVNET Incorporated, $31,813 in COVID-19 vaccination funds, and $960,380 in COVID-19 preparedness funds. A request by Vickers Bennett Group LLC for text and map amendments to the Compact Community Ordinance was approved 4-0. Two public hearings on subdivision and watershed ordinance amendments were referred to the Planning Board and Watershed Review Board, respectively.
- Adopted Rules of Procedure for Public Hearings and Subdivision First Plats (4-0)
- Approved $554,870.20 property tax software contract with DEVNET Inc. (4-0)
- Approved $31,813 COVID-19 Vaccination Program Funds (4-0)
- Approved $960,380 COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Funds (4-0)
- Approved $107,869.34 Duke Endowment Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas grant (4-0)
- Approved $70,140 LINKS funding for young adults in foster care (4-0)
- Approved Vickers Bennett Group LLC Compact Community Ordinance text and map amendments (4-0)
- Approved $333,500 from Utility Capital Reserve for Hwy. 902 Booster Pump Station Chemical Feed Project (4-0)
Historic Courthouse Courtroom
🗳️ How they voted (34 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA and CONSENT AGENDA — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4014 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4040 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4041 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4042 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4043 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4044 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4045 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4050 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4051 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4053 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4057 — adopted
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4058 — adopted
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3970 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
ADJOURNMENT — adjourned
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4059 — adopted
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4062 — adopted
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4063 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4065 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-4067 — adopted
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
Mon Sep 20, 2021 · 2:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Board considers 161-unit residential rezoning and regional transportation plans
The Board will review the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan and post-census redistricting. Agenda items include several grant approvals, road naming requests, and a $115,147 contract with the NC Forest Service. A public hearing is also scheduled for a new active-adult community rezoning.
- Rezoning request for 161 residential units by Herndon Farms One, LLC
- $115,147 contract with the NC Forest Service
- $1,462,500 property reappraisal proposal from Vincent Valuations
- Approval of rates for public electric vehicle charging stations
- Presentation on the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
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✓ Decided: Board adopts resolution apologizing for county's role in 1921 lynching of Eugene Daniel
The Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to adopt Resolution #2021-49 formally apologizing for any part an elected or appointed local official played in the 1921 lynching of Eugene Daniel. The board also approved a consent agenda that included accepting over $170,000 in state and federal grants, approving contracts for electric vehicle charging stations and a roll-off truck, and adopting resolutions accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds and a grant project ordinance. In a work session, the board agreed by consensus not to proceed with post-census redistricting before the October 7th deadline and gave consensus to move forward with a wastewater study commission for northeast Chatham County.
- Adopted Resolution #2021-49 formally apologizing for any part an elected or appointed local official played in the 1921 lynching of Eugene Daniel (4-0).
- Approved the agenda and consent agenda as amended, adding the apology resolution (4-0).
- Approved accepting $3,000 from NC Dept. of Agriculture, $2,500 from UNC Family Medicine, $10,307 for Minority Diabetes Prevention, $4,000 from UNC Chapel Hill, $115,000 for COVID-19 School Health Liaison, and $39,900 for Advancing Equity funds (4-0).
- Approved naming three private roads: Cillian Wilhelm Lane, Owls Ridge Lane, and Hard Drive (4-0).
- Approved contracts with LilyPad EV for electric vehicle charging station installation, operation, and maintenance (4-0).
- Approved a $1,462,500 contract with Vincent Valuations for a full measure and list reappraisal (4-0).
- Adopted Resolution #2021-36 Accepting American Rescue Plan Act Funds and the ARP Grant Project Ordinance (4-0).
- Agreed by consensus not to proceed with post-census redistricting prior to the October 7th deadline.
Historic Courthouse Courtroom
🗳️ How they voted (58 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA and CONSENT AGENDA — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3956 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3958 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3959 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3986 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3987 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3989 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3990 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3991 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3995 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3996 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3999 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-4000 — adopted
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-4001 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-4002 — adopted
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-4007 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-4008 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-4010 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-4011 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-4012 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher absent · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
Mon Aug 16, 2021 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Chatham County considers rezoning requests and a new non-discrimination ordinance
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several land use and rezoning requests in Cape Fear, Baldwin, and Williams Townships. The agenda also includes votes on the Chatham County Non-Discrimination Ordinance and a subdivision plat for McBane Park.
- Special Use Permit for a golf course and clubhouse near New Elam Church Rd and Rush Rd
- Map amendment to expand the Chatham County Compact Community by 184.04 acres
- Conditional District Rezoning for 101.8 acres off US 15-501
- Approval of the Chatham County Non-Discrimination Ordinance
- Subdivision plat review for McBane Park Conservation Subdivision (149 lots)
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✓ Decided: Board adopts non-discrimination ordinance, advances CCO expansion hearings
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a Non-Discrimination Ordinance, giving the county authority to enforce anti-discrimination protections for businesses with under 15 employees. The board also held public hearings on two proposed Compact Community Ordinance (CCO) expansions, referring both to the Planning Board, and approved a 149-lot conservation subdivision. A motion to continue one hearing to September was defeated 2-3.
- Adopted Non-Discrimination Ordinance (5-0)
- Approved McBane Park Conservation Subdivision, 149 lots on 161.97 acres (5-0)
- Referred Congruus LLC CCO map expansion to Planning Board
- Referred Vickers Bennett Group CCO text/map amendments to Planning Board
- Referred Vickers Bennett Group conditional district rezoning to Planning Board
- Postponed Conservancy Real Estate Group special use permit hearing indefinitely (5-0)
- Approved FY 2022-2023 Budget Calendar (5-0)
- Approved tax releases and refunds (5-0)
Historic Courthouse Courtroom
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
21-3969 — approved
3 nay · 2 yea
Mike Dasher nay · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores nay · Jim Crawford nay · Karen Howard yea
The other 21 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jul 19, 2021 · 3:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Board to consider rezoning for garden shop and event center in Williams Township
The Board will vote on a rezoning request for a business expansion in Williams Township and an interlocal agreement regarding water infrastructure. The agenda also includes presentations on greenhouse gas inventory results and the County Family and Consumer Sciences Program. A closed session is scheduled to discuss economic development incentives.
- Rezoning request for a lawn and garden shop and event center in Williams Township
- Interlocal Agreement for water conveyance engineering between Pittsboro, Chatham County, and Sanford
- Pyrotechnics display request for Silk Hope Ruritan’s Club on July 24, 2021
- Presentation of the 2019-2020 Chatham County Greenhouse Gas Inventory Results
- Adoption of the County’s Continuing Disclosure Policy
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✓ Decided: Chatham County approves rezoning for For Garden Sake expansion
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a legislative rezoning request by Scott Pearce dba For Garden Sake to combine two parcels (totaling about 21.25 acres) and rezone them from Conditional Use Business 1 and R-1 Residential to Conditional District Regional Business (CD-RB) for a lawn and garden shop, landscape business, and event center. The board also approved a pyrotechnics display at the Silk Hope Ruritan's Club, the 2021 property tax order of collection, the tax collector's annual settlement, tax releases and refunds, a continuing disclosure policy, several committee appointments, and an interlocal agreement for a water conveyance study. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved rezoning for For Garden Sake (Resolution #2021-26 and ordinance amending zoning map) to rezone two parcels to CD-RB.
- Approved pyrotechnics display at Silk Hope Ruritan's Club on July 24, 2021.
- Approved Order of Collection for 2021 Property Taxes.
- Adopted Resolution #2021-24 approving the Tax Collector's Annual Settlement.
- Approved Tax Releases and Refunds for June 2021.
- Approved the County's Continuing Disclosure Policy.
- Approved reappointments to the Library Advisory Committee and appointments to Recreation Advisory Committee, Planning Board, and Transportation Advisory Committee.
- Approved interlocal agreement with Town of Pittsboro and City of Sanford for a water conveyance study.
Historic Courthouse Courtroom
🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA and CONSENT AGENDA — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3862 — adopted
10 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3940 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3942 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3943 — adopted
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3944 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3945 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3949 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3953 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3952 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
ADJOURNMENT — adjourned
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3947 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3954 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3955 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Gomez Flores, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Dasher yea · Hales yea · Gomez Flores yea · Crawford yea
Mon Jun 21, 2021 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Chatham County considers the 2021-2022 budget and a $19.5 million construction amendment
The Board of Commissioners will vote on the FY 2021-2022 Budget Ordinance and several service contracts. Public hearings are also scheduled to discuss road naming and rezoning for a new residential community.
- $19,569,001.00 contract amendment for the new Emergency Operations Center
- $1,051,474 contract with Council on Aging
- Rezoning request for a 161-unit active-adult community by Herndon Farms One, LLC
- $206,000 contract with Chatham Trades
- $93,657 contract with Chatham Transit
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✓ Decided: Chatham County adopts FY 2021-2022 budget; continues Herndon Farms hearings
The Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2021-2022 Budget Ordinance by a 3-0 vote (two members absent). The board also approved numerous contracts, appointments, and resolutions, including a $19.57 million amendment for the new Emergency Operations Center and a resolution proclaiming Juneteenth a county holiday. Public hearings on two Herndon Farms rezoning requests were continued to July 19, 2021, and no motion was made on the Chestnut Creek first plat or The Legacy at Jordan Lake Phase 3 final plat.
- Adopted FY 2021-2022 Budget Ordinance (3-0)
- Approved $19,569,001 GMP amendment for Emergency Operations Center with Balfour Beatty (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution #2021-27 proclaiming Juneteenth a county holiday (3-0)
- Approved contracts: Chatham Trades $206,000, Chatham Transit $93,657, Council on Aging $1,051,474, Stephenson & Fleming $165,000 (all 3-0)
- Approved appointments: Erin McDade (Appearance Commission), Larry Staley and John Gunter (Transportation Advisory), Dr. Ashley Pappas (Board of Health) (all 3-0)
- Continued Herndon Farms rezoning public hearings to July 19, 2021
- No motion made on Chestnut Creek first plat or The Legacy at Jordan Lake Phase 3 final plat
- Approved Resolution #2021-25 authorizing limited obligation bonds for Schools Central Services Building and EOC (3-0)
Historic Courthouse Courtroom
🗳️ How they voted (63 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
21-3898 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3923 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
APPROVAL OF AGENDA and CONSENT AGENDA — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3886 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3887 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3888 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3889 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3892 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3897 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3899 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3900 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3902 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3907 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3911 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3913 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3914 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3916 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3908 — approved
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
21-3917 — adopted
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
ADJOURNMENT — adjourned
3 yea · 2 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
Thu May 20, 2021 · 9:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Discussion of General Fund revenue and expenses
The Board of Commissioners will discuss general fund revenue, expenses, and other funds. The agenda does not provide specific dollar amounts or project details.
- General Fund Revenue
- General Fund Expense
- Other Funds
budgetfinancerevenueexpense
✓ Decided: Chatham County Board sets 3% raises, keeps tax rate at 0.67 cents
The Board of Commissioners agreed to a 3% raise for county staff meeting expectations, and set the same increase for the Sheriff, Register of Deeds, and County Manager. They also decided to keep the tax rate at 0.67 cents, using a half-cent increase for the debt reserve, and agreed to have commissioner salaries mirror the staff increase. The board also approved a resolution electing directors and officers of the Chatham County Public Facilities Corporation.
- Approved resolution electing directors and officers of Chatham County Public Facilities Corporation (4-0, Crawford absent)
- Agreed to 3% raise for county staff meeting expectations, and same for Sheriff, Register of Deeds, and County Manager
- Agreed to keep tax rate at 0.67 cents, using half-cent increase for debt reserve
- Agreed to have commissioner salaries mirror the increase for county employees who meet expectations
- Agreed to amend budget ordinance to allow funds approved Monday night to be amended, with staff reporting back at next meeting
Agriculture and Conference Center
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BOARD PRIORITIES — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford absent · Karen Howard yea
ADJOURNMENT — adjourned
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Commissioner Gomez Flores, that this Resolution electing directors and officers of the Chatham County Public Facilities Corporation, attached…
4 yea
Dasher yea · Hales yea · Gomez Flores yea · Howard yea
A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Hales, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Dasher yea · Hales yea · Gomez Flores yea · Crawford yea
Mon May 17, 2021 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Chatham County Board reviews industrial rezoning and annual budget
The Board will hold a public hearing on the FY 2021-2022 Recommended Budget and consider a rezoning request for heavy industrial use in Cape Fear Township. Other items include appointments to local boards and policy changes for the Housing Trust Fund. The session also includes discussions regarding economic development incentives.
- Rezoning ~249 acres to IH Heavy Industrial (Moncure Holdings, LLC)
- Public hearing for FY 2021-2022 Recommended Budget
- Reallocation of $52,800 to Rebuilding Together of the Triangle
- ABC General Manager compensation of $102,217.50
- Rezoning request for a lawn and garden shop in Williams Township
zoningbudgetappointmentshousingeconomic-development
✓ Decided: Board approves Moncure Holdings rezoning to heavy industrial, 5-0
The Board of Commissioners approved a legislative general use rezoning request by Moncure Holdings, LLC to rezone approximately 249 acres from R-1 Residential to IH Heavy Industrial, and approved a related watershed protection ordinance amendment establishing an overlay district. The Board also approved a resolution authorizing negotiation of an installment financing contract for a Schools Central Services Building and Emergency Operations Center, and tabled two subdivision requests, including The Legacy at Jordan Lake Phase 3 and Chestnut Creek.
- Approved Moncure Holdings rezoning to IH Heavy Industrial (5-0)
- Approved watershed overlay district text amendment (5-0)
- Tabled The Legacy at Jordan Lake Phase 3 final plat
- Tabled Chestnut Creek subdivision first plat
- Approved resolution for installment financing for Schools Central Services Building and EOC (5-0)
- Approved FY2020-2021 budget amendments (5-0)
- Approved $52,800 re-allocation to Rebuilding Together of the Triangle (5-0)
- Approved moving meetings to Historic Courthouse (5-0)
Agriculture and Conference Center
🗳️ How they voted (27 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
21-3873 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3874 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
APPROVAL OF AGENDA and CONSENT AGENDA — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3844 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3852 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3854 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3855 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3856 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3861 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3863 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3866 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3867 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3868 — adopted
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3869 — adopted
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3872 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3875 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3681 — approved
10 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3682 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3859 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
CLERK'S REPORT — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
Mon May 3, 2021 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
The Board will receive a presentation on the FY 2021-2022 Recommended Budget
The Board of Commissioners will review the recommended budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The agenda also includes votes on a paving contract for solid waste collection centers and a subdivision plat approval.
- Contract with A&M Construction Services, Inc. for solid waste collection center paving and site work
- Final Plat review for Fearrington P.U.D., Section X, Area “D” (11 lots)
- Presentation on the FY 2021-2022 Recommended Budget
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✓ Decided: Board approves paving contract and Fearrington subdivision plat
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with A&M Construction Services for paving and site work at solid waste collection centers, and approved the Fearrington P.U.D. Section X Area 'D' final plat for 11 lots. Both items passed unanimously. The board also received a presentation on the FY 2021-2022 recommended budget and scheduled a public hearing for May 17.
- Approved A&M Construction Services paving contract for solid waste collection centers (5-0)
- Approved Fearrington P.U.D. Section X Area 'D' final plat for 11 lots (5-0)
Agriculture and Conference Center
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA and CONSENT AGENDA — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3828 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3857 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
ADJOURNMENT — adjourned
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
A motion was made by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Howard, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Dasher yea · Hales yea · Gomez Flores yea · Crawford yea
Mon Apr 19, 2021 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Board considers $861,906 security contract for solid waste collection centers
The Board will discuss options for Chatham County, Pittsboro, and Sanford to share water and wastewater services. The meeting also includes a presentation on redistricting following the 2020 Census and an update on COVID-19. Additionally, the board will consider various contracts and ordinance amendments.
- $861,906.24 contract with Weiser Security Services for Solid Waste Collection Centers
- $596,437 in Covid-19 epidemiology and laboratory capacity funds
- Amendment to the Animals Running at Large Ordinance to allow dogs in dog parks
- Chestnut Creek subdivision plat review for 14 lots on 49.15 acres
- $16,441 Food and Lodging Inspection Grant Funds
watersecurityzoningbudgetpublic healthordinance
✓ Decided: Chatham County approves EEO plan, parental leave, and Article 46 funding split
The Board of Commissioners approved the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, a paid parental leave policy amendment, and a plan to split excess Article 46 sales tax proceeds among affordable housing, agriculture, and parks and recreation. They also approved a $861,906.24 contract with Weiser Security Services for solid waste collection center staffing and tabled the Chestnut Creek subdivision first plat review.
- Approved Chatham County Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Plan (5-0)
- Approved plan to split excess Article 46 sales tax proceeds among affordable housing, agriculture, and parks and recreation (5-0)
- Adopted resolution amending personnel policy for paid parental leave (5-0)
- Approved $861,906.24 contract with Weiser Security Services for solid waste collection center staffing (5-0)
- Approved $596,437 COVID-19 Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity funds (5-0)
- Approved $16,441 Food and Lodging Inspection grant funds (5-0)
- Tabled Chestnut Creek subdivision first plat review (14 lots on 49.15 acres)
- Approved appointments to Climate Change Advisory Committee, Pittsboro Board of Adjustment, and Siler City Planning Board (5-0)
Agriculture and Conference Center
🗳️ How they voted (25 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
21-3838 — adopted
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3842 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
APPROVAL OF AGENDA and CONSENT AGENDA — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3814 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3824 — adopted
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3825 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3826 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3827 — adopted
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3830 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3831 — adopted
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3832 — adopted
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3833 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3834 — adopted
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3835 — adopted
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3836 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3837 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3839 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3840 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
ADJOURNMENT — adjourned
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3845 — adopted
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
Mon Mar 15, 2021 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Chatham County considers $305,744 contract for lagoon dredging project
The Board of Commissioners will vote on several items including a dredging contract and the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination funds. The agenda also includes a presentation on the 2021 reappraisal and various tax refunds.
- $305,744.00 bid from Bio-Nomics for Lagoon Dredging Project
- Acceptance of $217,983 in COVID-19 vaccination implementation funds
- Conditional Use Permit Revision at 9553 US 15-501 N.
- $40,844.08 debt write-off for the Public Health Department
- Approval of private road names Seaforth Preserve Drive and Fair Acres
zoningbudgetpublic-healthinfrastructuretaxation
✓ Decided: Board approves consent agenda, including $217,983 COVID vaccination funds
The Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda as amended, which included accepting $217,983 in COVID-19 mass vaccination funds, approving a $305,744 lagoon dredging bid, and amending the county manager's contract. The board also approved two excise tax refunds, a conditional use permit revision, and several other routine items. All votes were 4-0, with Commissioner Howard absent.
- Approved $217,983 COVID-19 Planning and Implementation of Mass Vaccination Funds.
- Approved $6,500 Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program additional funds.
- Approved a $40,844.08 debt write-off for the Public Health Department.
- Approved a conditional use permit revision for Matthew Malone at 9553 US 15-501 N.
- Approved the 2021 audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, PA.
- Approved a $305,744 bid from Bio-Nomics for the Lagoon Dredging Project.
- Approved amending the county manager's contract regarding residency timeframe.
- Approved moving all meetings through June 2021 to the Agriculture and Conference Center.
Agriculture & Conference Center
🗳️ How they voted (37 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA and CONSENT AGENDA — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3708 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3725 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3729 — adopted
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3752 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3760 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3761 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3780 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3795 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3797 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3799 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3800 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3801 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3802 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
ADJOURNMENT — adjourned
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3812 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3805 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3808 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3807 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
21-3813 — adopted
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard absent
Mon Feb 15, 2021 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Chatham County considers rezoning 249 acres to heavy industrial use
The Board will discuss allocating coal ash settlement funds for local parks and development. Commissioners will also review a report on a recent cyber incident and consider various zoning and infrastructure requests.
- Rezoning 249 acres in Cape Fear Township from residential to heavy industrial
- Allocation of coal ash settlement funds for Parkers Ridge Park and Triangle Innovation Point
- Financing request up to $2,000,000 for North Chatham Volunteer Fire Department
- Siler City wastewater treatment plant contribution of $750,000
- Acceptance of $311,922 in Covid-19 preparedness and response funds
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✓ Decided: Board approves $4M wastewater line extension to Triangle Innovation Point
The Board approved an amendment to the interlocal agreement with the City of Sanford for a wastewater line extension to Triangle Innovation Point and Parkers Ridge Park, costing around $4 million. They also approved allocating coal ash settlement funds to support development of Parkers Ridge Park and Triangle Innovation Point. The Board approved numerous consent agenda items, including the Western Intake and Plant Project Ordinance, tax releases, COVID-19 funds, and zoning ordinance updates. A rezoning request for approximately 249 acres to heavy industrial was referred to the Planning Board.
- Approved Resolution #2021-08 amending interlocal agreement with Sanford for wastewater line extension (5-0)
- Approved allocation of coal ash settlement funds for Parkers Ridge Park and Triangle Innovation Point (5-0)
- Approved Western Intake and Plant Project Ordinance (5-0)
- Approved $311,922 in COVID-19 Preparedness and Response funds (5-0)
- Approved $39,081 for COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Planning (5-0)
- Approved Laurel Ridge Phase 2B final plat, 14 lots on 67 acres (3-2)
- Referred Moncure Holdings rezoning request to Planning Board
- Approved one-time payment to permanent employees for pandemic response (5-0)
Agriculture & Conference Center
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
20-3674 — approved
4 yea · 1 nay
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Jim Crawford yea · Franklin Gomez Flores nay · Karen Howard yea
21-3684 — approved
3 yea · 2 nay
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales nay · Jim Crawford yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Karen Howard nay
The other 32 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jan 19, 2021 · 6:00 PM
Board of Commissioners
Chatham County Commissioners to vote on several rezoning and land use requests
The Board of Commissioners will consider multiple rezoning applications that would change land use in Williams and Hadley Townships. The agenda also includes a contract for website services and updates regarding COVID-19.
- Rezoning request at 7990 NC 751 to expand a residential group home facility
- Rezoning request at 144 Old Lystra Rd for light industrial use
- Conditional Use Permit for a boarding kennel at 5821 NC HWY 87
- Map amendment at 9245 NC 751 from residential to commercial/retail designation
- Rezoning request at 72 Marvin Edwards Lane for a self-storage facility
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Agriculture & Conference Center
🗳️ How they voted (18 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA and CONSENT AGENDA — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3733 — adopted
10 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3736 — adopted
10 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3784 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3785 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3786 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3787 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3788 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3789 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3790 — adopted
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3791 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
20-3576 — adopted
10 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3793 — adopted
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3794 — approved
10 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea · Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
ADJOURNMENT — adjourned
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3730 — adopted
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3735 — approved
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
A motion was made by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Vice Chair Hales, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Dasher yea · Hales yea · Gomez Flores yea · Crawford yea
Tue Jan 12, 2021 · 9:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Chatham County Commissioners hold retreat to discuss priorities and budget conditions
The Board of Commissioners is holding a retreat to review mid-year accomplishments and discuss future goals. The session includes updates on farmland preservation, property revaluation, and human resources pay and benefits.
- Farmland Preservation Plan update
- Property revaluation update
- Discussion of boards and commissions expectations
- HR presentation on pay and benefits
- Review of budget conditions for next year
budgetschoolsfarmlandhuman-resourcesgovernment
Agriculture & Conference Center
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ADJOURNMENT — adjourned
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Jim Crawford yea · Karen Howard yea
A motion was made by Commissioner Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Crawford, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Dasher yea · Hales yea · Gomez Flores yea · Crawford yea
Mon Jan 11, 2021 · 9:00 AM
Board of Commissioners
Vote on Moncure Firefighter Relief Fund Board of Trustees Appointment
During this retreat, the Board of Commissioners will review budget processes, financial policies, and economic trends. The meeting also includes updates regarding early childhood programs and race and equity initiatives.
- Vote on Moncure Firefighter Relief Fund Board of Trustees Appointment (21-3707)
- Overview of Budget & Financial Policies (21-3710)
- Review of Trends Affecting Next Year’s Budget (21-3712)
- Early Childhood Update (21-3714)
- Race and Equity Update (21-3715)
budgetfinanceappointmentsearly-childhoodrace-and-equity
Agriculture & Conference Center
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA and CONSENT AGENDA — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Jim Crawford absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3707 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Jim Crawford absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Karen Howard yea
21-3710 — approved
4 yea · 1 absent
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Jim Crawford absent · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Karen Howard yea
ADJOURNMENT — adjourned
5 yea
Mike Dasher yea · Diana Hales yea · Jim Crawford yea · Franklin Gomez Flores yea · Karen Howard yea
A motion was made by Vice Chair Hales, seconded by Commissioner Gomez Flores, that the Agenda and Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Dasher yea · Hales yea · Gomez Flores yea · Howard yea
A motion was made by Vice Chair Hales, seconded by Commissioner Gomez Flores, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Dasher yea · Hales yea · Gomez Flores yea · Howard yea
A motion was made by Vice Chair Hales, seconded by Commissioner Gomez Flores, to incorporate the recommended changes to financial policies. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Dasher yea · Hales yea · Gomez Flores yea · Howard yea
A motion was made by Commissioner Crawford, seconded by Commissioner Gomez Flores, that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
4 yea
Dasher yea · Hales yea · Crawford yea · Gomez Flores yea