Chatham County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the FY 2024-2030 Capital Improvements Plan and several zoning requests. The agenda also includes a $268,000 appropriation for human services and additional funding for the Housing Trust Fund. Additionally, the board will hear presentations regarding maternity care and local development plans.

• Adoption of the FY 2024-2030 Capital Improvements Plan
• $268,000 appropriation for FY24 Human Services Nonprofit Allocation
• Rezoning 84.842 acres from R-1 to Industrial Light in Cape Fear Township
• $37,562 additional allocation for the Housing Trust Fund
• Contract amendment for Phase 2 of the Moncure Area Plan

The Board of Commissioners voted to delay legislative action on new rezoning applications within the Moncure small area plan study area to ensure consistency with the upcoming plan. Other key actions included adopting the FY 2024-2030 Capital Improvements Plan and eliminating term limits for Planning Board members.

• Delayed new rezoning applications in Moncure study area until August 2023 (5-0)
• Adopted FY 2024-2030 Capital Improvements Plan (5-0)
• Eliminated term limits for all 11 Planning Board members (5-0)
• Approved $270,000 appropriation for FY24 human services nonprofit allocation (5-0)
• Approved Housing Trust Fund award recommendations and $37,562 additional allocation (5-0)
• Awarded contract amendment for Plan Moncure Phase 2 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 84.842 acres from R-1 Residential to Industrial Light in Cape Fear Township (5-0)
• Approved $140,992.44 three-year IT service contract with Info-Tech Research Group, Inc. (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will conduct a work session to review the FY 2024-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), including funding strategies and project types. The agenda also includes a vote on a Housing Authority appointment and discussions regarding committee liaison assignments.

• Vote to appoint Shamilla T. Godfrey to the Chatham County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
• Review of FY 2024-2030 CIP funding sources, strategy, and operating effects
• Discussion of commissioner board and committee liaison assignments
• Discussion of commissioner appointments to advisory boards and committees

The Board approved the appointment of Shamilla T. Godfrey to the Chatham County Housing Authority. Commissioners held a work session to review the FY 2024-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), focusing on school capacity, infrastructure, and future county facilities.

• Approved appointment of Shamilla T. Godfrey to the Chatham County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (5-0)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
• Agreed to commissioner board and committee liaison assignments
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will administer oaths to newly elected commissioners and elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting includes votes on contracts for 911 center radio upgrades and software products. Additionally, the board will receive final recommendations from the Tree Protection Working Group.

• Swearing in of Commissioners David Delaney, Franklin Gomez Flores, and Katie Kenlan
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• $888,655.64 contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for 911 center radio upgrades
• $43,225.00 sole source contract with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC
• Final recommendations from the Tree Protection Working Group

The Board of Commissioners swore in three newly elected members and elected Karen Howard as Chair and Mike Dasher as Vice Chair. The Board approved several contracts for emergency services and updated the 2022 and 2023 meeting schedules. The Board also received recommendations from the Tree Protection Working Group to be forwarded to UDO consultants.

• Elected Karen Howard as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Mike Dasher as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved $888,655.64 contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for 911 center radio consoles and upgrades (5-0)
• Approved $43,225.00 sole source contract with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for CAD-to-CAD Unify product (5-0)
• Approved official bond for Sheriff Mike Roberson (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #22-49 amending the 2022 regular meeting schedule (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #22-50 amending the 2023 regular meeting schedule (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #22-51 recognizing 'Bushel & A Peck Day' for Kenzie Scoggins (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review updates on the FY2023 budget and ARPA funds. Public hearings are scheduled for the 2024-2030 Capital Improvements Program and several rezoning requests. The board will also consider various contracts and equipment purchases.

• Rezoning of 2043.5 acres at 4247 Old US 1 to Industrial Light
• Purchase of networking equipment for the new EOC building for $200,750.03
• Public hearing for the 2024-2030 Recommended Capital Improvements Program
• Rezoning of 18.2 acres at 1213 Pea Ridge Rd to Neighborhood Business
• Software contract for Just Appraised with an initial cost of $21,600

The Board approved two legislative rezonings and a special use permit for storage units. They also authorized a $200,750 purchase for EOC networking equipment and a $21,600 software solution. Resolutions were adopted to honor the service of Commissioners Robert Logan and Diana Hales.

• Approved rezoning of 18.2 acres at 1213 Pea Ridge Rd to Neighborhood Business (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 243.5 acres at 4247 Old US 1 to Industrial Light (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for 48 additional pod storage units at 30 Mt Gilead Church Road (5-0)
• Approved $200,750.03 for EOC building networking equipment from ePlus, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $21,600 initial cost for Just Appraised software solution (5-0)
• Approved ordinance to permanently close a portion of Moncure Flatwoods Road (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Amber Hardy to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions honoring Commissioners Robert Logan and Diana Hales (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive annual reports from several advisory committees, including environmental review and affordable housing. During the regular session, the Board will consider the recommended FY24-30 Capital Improvements Plan. The agenda also includes votes on public health training funds and committee appointments.

• Vote to accept $35,399 for Public Health workforce training
• Review of the recommended FY24-30 Capital Improvements Plan
• Authorization for a partnership with NCEM/NCGS for a USGS 3DEP grant application
• Appointments to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and Agriculture Advisory Board

The Board of Commissioners approved funding for public health workforce training and several advisory board appointments. They also authorized a partnership for a 3D Elevation Program grant application. The session included annual reports from five advisory committees and a presentation on the Recommended FY24-30 Capital Improvements Plan.

• Approved $35,399 for Public Health workforce training (5-0)
• Approved appointment to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5-0)
• Approved appointments to the Agriculture Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved partnership with NCEM/NCGS for a USGS 3D Elevation Program grant application (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will conduct public hearings regarding economic development incentive agreements for Wolfspeed, Inc. and VinFast Manufacturing USA, LLC. The agenda also includes a vote on $15 million in bonds for a retirement facility and several rezoning requests.

• Public hearing for Wolfspeed, Inc. economic development incentives
• Public hearing for VinFast Manufacturing USA, LLC economic development incentives
• $15,000,000 bond issuance for Galloway Ridge, Inc. retirement facility
• $85,427.50 contract for a Companion Animal Shelter Trailer
• $182,519 budget increase for the Water Master Plan Phase 2

The Board of Commissioners approved economic development incentive agreements with Wolfspeed, Inc. and VinFast Manufacturing USA, LLC, both by 5-0 votes. The Board also established and funded the Chatham Agricultural Preservation & Development Trust Fund with Article 46 revenue (5-0), approved a revised sketch plan for The Parks at Meadowview (788 lots, 3-2), and approved a solar panel contract for the Agriculture and Conference Center (5-0). Several other consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved economic development incentive agreement with Wolfspeed, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved economic development incentive agreement with VinFast Manufacturing USA, LLC (5-0)
• Established and funded Chatham Agricultural Preservation & Development Trust Fund with Article 46 revenue (5-0)
• Approved revised sketch plan for The Parks at Meadowview, 788 lots on 948.3 acres (3-2)
• Approved contract for solar panels on Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Central Carolina Community College for Chatham Promise program (5-0)
• Approved $43,225 contract for Computer Aided Dispatch at 911 center (5-0)
• Approved $15M tax-exempt bond resolution for Galloway Ridge retirement facility (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a request for a pyrotechnic display. The proposed event is scheduled for October 8, 2022, at the Chatham Charter School in Siler City.

• Vote on a request for a pyrotechnic display at 2200 Hamp Stone Road (Item 22-4492)

The Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 to approve a pyrotechnic display at Chatham Charter School on October 8, 2022. The meeting was a special session with two commissioners absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved pyrotechnic display at Chatham Charter School, 2200 Hamp Stone Road, Siler City, NC on October 8, 2022 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review updates on wastewater studies and small farm programs during a work session. The regular session includes votes on budget amendments, utility maintenance contracts, and fiber network installation. Public hearings are scheduled for multiple rezoning requests in Cape Fear and New Hope townships.

• Rezoning 243.5 acres to Industrial Light at 4247 Old US 1
• $42,000 Vaya Health funding for Foster Care reinvestment
• Fiber network installation contract for the new Emergency Operations Center
• Special Use Permit revision for 48 storage units on Mt Gilead Church Road
• Rezoning 18.2 acres to Neighborhood Business at 1213 Pea Ridge Rd

The Board of Commissioners held a work session and regular meeting, receiving several informational presentations and updates but taking no final votes on major policy items. All consent agenda items and resolutions were approved unanimously (5-0). Two rezoning public hearings were referred to the Planning Board without a vote.

• Approved $42,000 Vaya Health funding for Foster Care reinvestment (5-0)
• Approved FCX Services contract for water treatment plant preventive maintenance (5-0)
• Approved FY2022-2023 budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved tax releases and refunds (5-0)
• Approved contract for fiber network for new Emergency Operations Center (5-0)
• Approved subdivision plat for Summit Terrace, 26 lots off Mt. Gilead Church Rd (5-0)
• Approved county manager's employment agreement (5-0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming October 2-8, 2022 as National 4-H Week (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a work session regarding the Moncure Area Plan and review a community assessment presentation. They will also vote on changes to Emergency Housing Fund guidelines and legislative goals for the NCACC.

• Sole-source contract with TruMed Systems, Inc. for $111,508 for Accuvax Vaccine Management System
• Triangle Innovation Point East and Moncure Area Plan - Phase 1 Work Session
• Changes to Emergency Housing Fund Guidelines for FY23
• Identification of legislative goals for the NCACC
• Amendment to the 2022 regular meeting schedule

The Board of Commissioners approved a sole-source contract with TruMed Systems for $111,508 for the Accuvax Vaccine Management System. They also approved changes to Emergency Housing Fund guidelines for FY23, adopted legislative goals for NCACC consideration, and amended the 2022 meeting schedule. A work session on the Moncure Area Plan was received and filed with no vote.

• Approved sole-source contract with TruMed Systems for $111,508 for Accuvax Vaccine Management System (5-0)
• Approved recommended changes to Emergency Housing Fund Guidelines for FY23 (5-0)
• Approved legislative goals for submission to NCACC (5-0)
• Adopted resolution amending 2022 regular meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 9, 2022 joint meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss ARPA funds, legislative goals, and economic development incentives. They will also vote on rezoning requests for hundreds of acres in Cape Fear Township and various grant acceptances.

• Rezoning ~313.5 acres in Cape Fear Township to Industrial Heavy
• Acceptance of $185,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield health equity grant
• Purchase of security cameras and video system for the Sheriff’s Office
• Approval of the FY 2023-2024 Budget Calendar
• Naming three private roads: Clydes Way, Wilkie Run, and Rabbit Patch Rd

The Board of Commissioners approved a legislative rezoning of a 47-acre parcel off Christian Chapel Church Rd from R-1 Residential and Conditional Use Heavy Industrial to Industrial Heavy. They also approved a waiver of pedestrian access for a Briar Chapel development, accepted grant funds, and approved various routine items including budget amendments, vehicle purchases, and road naming. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved rezoning of 47 acres off Christian Chapel Church Rd to Industrial Heavy (5-0)
• Approved waiver of pedestrian access for NNP-Briar Chapel LLC (5-0)
• Accepted $185,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield Infant and Maternal Health Equity Grant (5-0)
• Approved $2,500 sale of county-owned property near Old US 421 N. and Ward Road (5-0)
• Approved naming of three private roads: Clydes Way, Wilkie Run, Rabbit Patch Rd (5-0)
• Approved light installation at Northeast District Park multi-purpose field (5-0)
• Approved purchase of detention security cameras and IP video system for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved FY2021-2022 budget amendments (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several items including a quasi-judicial request for a new telecommunications tower and updates to the Watershed Protection Ordinance. The meeting also includes reviews of software contracts, grant acceptances, and budget amendments.

• Request for a 380-foot telecommunications tower at 5410 Big Woods Rd
• Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement at $219,443.15 per year
• $99,750 software contract for Spatialest integrated solution over three years
• Acceptance of a $100,000 annual grant from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation
• $76,215 in state funding for the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved a 380-foot telecommunications tower at 5410 Big Woods Rd and amended the Watershed Protection Ordinance to add wireless telecommunication towers as a permitted use. The board also approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts, grants, and appointments, and ended the county's State of Emergency. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner Robert Logan absent.

• Approved 380-foot telecom tower at 5410 Big Woods Rd (4-0)
• Amended Watershed Protection Ordinance to allow wireless telecom towers (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, grants, and appointments (4-0)
• Approved $76,215 LIHWAP state funding (4-0)
• Approved $99,750 Spatialest software sole-source contract (4-0)
• Approved $219,443.15/year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement renewal (4-0)
• Ended Chatham County State of Emergency (received and filed)
• Moved Aug 15 meeting to Aug 24 at 2 PM (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on the adoption of the FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Ordinance. The agenda also includes a public hearing for an industrial rezoning in Cape Fear Township and several contract approvals.

• Adoption of the FY 2022 - 2023 Budget Ordinance
• Rezoning of approximately 313.5 acres in Cape Fear Township to Industrial Heavy
• $670,134 contract award to Carolina Civilworks, Inc.
• $185,000 legal services contract with Stephenson & Fleming, LLP
• Contracts with Waste Industries (GFL) for Sanford and Durham transfer stations

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance and approved a lengthy consent agenda covering contracts, appointments, and funding. A legislative rezoning request for approximately 313.5 acres near Moncure was referred to the Planning Board after public comment. The board also approved a historical marker donation and joined an amicus brief supporting the Leandro education funding plan.

• Adopted FY 2023 Budget Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved waste transfer station contracts with Waste Industries (GFL) Sanford and Durham (5-0)
• Approved rezoning referral for ~313.5 acres near Moncure to Planning Board
• Approved Fearrington P.U.D. Section X subdivision plats (5-0)
• Approved $670,134 bid to Carolina Civilworks for road work (5-0)
• Approved $170,605 Granite In-Liner notice of award (5-0)
• Approved historical marker for six lynching victims (5-0)
• Approved joining amicus brief for Leandro education funding (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Chatham County and Pittsboro Boards of Commissioners are holding a joint meeting. The agenda includes relocation plans for county government facilities to Renaissance Drive and the status of an MOU for the Central Services Building. Other topics include water, wastewater, parks and recreation, and economic development coordination.

• Relocation plans for county government facilities to Renaissance Drive and Pittsboro Town Hall
• Status of MOU for Central Services Building
• Water and wastewater discussion
• Parks and recreation discussion
• Economic development coordination

The joint meeting was informational, with no formal votes or decisions. Topics included county facility relocation to Renaissance Drive, a potential MOU for the Central Services Building, Pittsboro's water/wastewater merger with Sanford, parks and recreation plans, and economic development coordination. The Town of Pittsboro reported its board voted on May 23, 2022, to merge infrastructure with the City of Sanford.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this joint meeting
• Pittsboro Board voted May 23, 2022, to merge infrastructure with City of Sanford (reported)
• County feasibility study for staff move to Renaissance Drive discussed
• Potential MOU with UNC School of Government for facility transition discussed
• Town Hall project on ice due to USDA funding issues (reported)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved two consent agenda items granting permanent and temporary construction sewer easements for Oak View of Siler City, authorizing the County Manager to execute them. They also approved applying for the Building Integrated Communities Acceleration Grant. The Board received updates on the Unified Development Ordinance and child protection reports, and went into closed session to discuss economic development incentives.

• Approved application for Building Integrated Communities Acceleration Grant (4-0)
• Approved permanent sewer easement for Oak View of Siler City (4-0)
• Approved temporary construction easement for Oak View of Siler City and authorized County Manager to execute (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for economic development incentives discussion (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 final budget. This session includes discussions on General Fund revenue, expenses, and other funds.

• Review of FY23 General Fund revenue
• Review of FY23 General Fund expense
• Discussion of other funds for FY23

The Board of Commissioners held a two-day budget work session for fiscal year 2023, reviewing revenue and expense proposals but taking no final votes on the budget. They discussed priorities such as school gym renovations, Medicaid transportation, and nonprofit funding, and gave consensus to several staff recommendations, including a trails position and salary allocations for elections staff. The budget is scheduled for adoption at the June 21, 2022 meeting.

• Approved nonprofit funding allocations except Central Piedmont Community Action and Partnership for Children (5-0)
• Approved funding for Chatham Partnership for Children (4-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved funding for Central Piedmont Community Action (4-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved $20,000 additional funding for Arts Council contingent on legal use (5-0)
• Consensus to give County Manager, Register of Deeds, Sheriff, and commissioners 7% salary increase
• Consensus to add a trails position mid-year
• Consensus to send memo to Board of Elections regarding salary allocation
• Consensus to explore intergovernmental liaison position

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the recommended budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The meeting also includes reports from the clerk, manager, and commissioners.

• Public hearing for FY 2022-2023 recommended budget (Item 22-4296)

The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the FY 2022-2023 recommended budget. No members of the public signed up to speak. The board did not vote on the budget; it will be discussed in work sessions on May 24-26.

• Held public hearing on FY 2023 recommended budget (no public comments)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the recommended FY 2022-2023 budget. The agenda also includes discussions on wastewater updates for Northeast Chatham County and several legislative public hearings regarding ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing for the FY 2022-2023 Recommended Budget
• $487,285.61 contract with Xybix Systems Inc.
• Special Use Permit request for an EMS station at 9251 US 15-501 N
• $150,158 in state funds for the Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program
• Public hearing for a new telecommunications tower at 5410 Big Woods Rd

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a special use permit for a new EMS station on US 15-501 N, along with several consent agenda items including budget amendments, a pyrotechnics display at The Governors Club, and a $487,285.61 contract with Xybix Systems Inc. The board also adopted resolutions urging the state to fulfill its constitutional duty for sound basic education and supporting state trail designation for the Haw River Trail. Public hearings were held on the FY2022-2023 budget and several zoning matters, with items referred to the Planning Board.

• Approved Special Use Permit for new EMS station at 9251 US 15-501 N (5-0)
• Approved FY2021-2022 Budget Amendments (5-0)
• Approved $487,285.61 contract with Xybix Systems Inc. for EOC (5-0)
• Approved pyrotechnics display at The Governors Club on July 4, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #22-034 urging state to fulfill constitutional duty for sound basic education (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #22-035 supporting state trail designation for Haw River Trail (5-0)
• Approved $150,158 from State for Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 offer for real property at 5618 Piney Grove Church Road (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The meeting includes a legislative breakfast to review issues with State Legislators. The Board will also consider the final version of the 2022-23 Legislative Goals.

• Review of issues with State Legislators
• Final version of 2022-23 Legislative Goals

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners held a legislative breakfast with state legislators to present the county's 2022-23 legislative priorities. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and ended with adjournment.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will receive a presentation on the recommended budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The agenda also includes votes on contract renewals, personnel changes, and the formation of a working group for tree protection.

• Presentation of the 2022-2023 Recommended Budget
• Renewal of a three-year, $165,000.00 contract with ESRI, Inc.
• Salary increase for Matt Williams, General Manager of the Chatham County ABC Board
• Appointment of Christine Harrelson to the Chatham County ABC Board
• Formation of a working group to draft recommendations for a Tree Protection ordinance

The Board approved a $165,000 three-year contract renewal with ESRI, a salary raise for ABC General Manager Matt Williams, and the appointment of Christine Harrelson to the ABC Board. They also approved forming a working group to draft a Tree Protection Ordinance. The 2022-2023 recommended budget was presented, with public hearings scheduled for May 16 and 17.

• Approved $165,000 ESRI contract renewal (4-0)
• Approved salary raise for ABC General Manager Matt Williams (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Christine Harrelson to ABC Board (4-0)
• Approved working group to draft Tree Protection Ordinance (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several items including grant approvals, road naming requests, and contract amendments. The agenda also includes a review of the third quarter budget update and presentations from Chatham Trades and Vaya Health.

• $322,851 low-interest loan to Wallick Communities for 72 affordable units
• Resolution for a $400,000 grant for the Western Intake Partners water treatment plant
• Agreement with Southern Health Partners for inmate health services
• Sewer and greenway easement for the Robeson Creek Greenway in Pittsboro
• $7,000 affordable housing support grant to After School LLC

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved a $322,851 low-interest loan to Wallick Communities for 72 affordable income-restricted units, along with a $7,000 grant to After School LLC. All agenda items were approved unanimously (4-0, with one absent). The board also accepted grants, approved contracts, and adopted several proclamations.

• Approved $322,851 low-interest loan to Wallick Communities for 72 affordable units (4-0)
• Approved $7,000 Affordable Housing support grant to After School LLC (4-0)
• Approved MRF Grant resolution for Western Intake Partners water treatment plant up to $400,000 (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Southern Health Partners for inmate health services (4-0)
• Approved sewer and greenway easement to Town of Pittsboro (4-0)
• Approved FY2022-2023 dental insurance contract with Delta Dental (4-0)
• Approved FY2022-2023 BCBS of NC administrative services agreement (4-0)
• Approved grant applications for electric vehicle charging stations (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review a presentation regarding the Unified Development Ordinance Code Audit. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss economic development incentives and votes on routine consent agenda items.

• Unified Development Ordinance Code Audit presentation by White & Smith, LLC
• Acceptance of $16,444 from NCDHHS Food Protection and Facilities Branch
• Appointment of Alan E. Rimer to the Board of Health Engineer Seat
• Proclamation of April 4 through April 10 as Public Health Week

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners held a work session and regular meeting on April 4, 2022. They unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included accepting $16,444 from NCDHHS, appointing Alan E. Rimer to the Board of Health, and adopting a resolution for Public Health Week. The board also adopted a resolution proclaiming April 2022 as National County Government Month. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on routine approvals and presentations.

• Approved consent agenda including $16,444 from NCDHHS (5-0)
• Appointed Alan E. Rimer to Board of Health (5-0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming Public Health Week (5-0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming National County Government Month (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss using federal ARPA funds to support rural internet grants through service provider agreements. The meeting also includes reviews of large-scale residential developments and infrastructure projects, such as a new EMS station. Additionally, the board will consider zoning amendments for the Triangle Innovation Point.

• Authorizing negotiations with internet providers for G.R.E.A.T. grants using ARPA funds
• Reviewing a subdivision plat for 1,524 lots at The Conservancy at Jordan Lake
• Public hearing for a new EMS station in Baldwin Township
• Awarding the CORA Food Pantry upfit contract to Laughlin-Sutton Construction Company
• Amending zoning to allow Sanford water connections at Triangle Innovation Point

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners authorized the County Manager to negotiate agreements with internet service providers for G.R.E.A.T. broadband grants, with a cap of $1,000,000 or 50% of the match. The board also approved a 1,524-lot subdivision at Jordan Lake (3-1), adopted zoning and subdivision amendments, and handled numerous consent agenda items. A special use permit for a new EMS station was referred to the Planning Board.

• Authorized County Manager to negotiate G.R.E.A.T. grant agreements with ISP partners, capped at $1M or 50% of match (5-0)
• Approved first plat for The Conservancy at Jordan Lake, 1,524 lots on 1,262.9 acres (3-1)
• Adopted subdivision regulation amendments for major/minor definitions and right-of-way exemption (5-0)
• Adopted zoning ordinance amendment allowing Town of Sanford water connection at Triangle Innovation Point (5-0)
• Approved $6,255 in state funds for Adult Protective Services (5-0)
• Approved $11,882 additional state funds for Medicaid transportation (5-0)
• Approved 2022 audit contract with Martin Starnes & Associates (5-0)
• Referred EMS station special use permit to Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a rezoning request for a new 161-unit active-adult community and several subdivision plats. Other items include accepting a $500,000 health equity grant and extending a water purchase agreement with Colvard Farms Development Company, LLC.

• Rezoning for 161-unit active-adult community (Herndon Farms One, LLC)
• $500,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield Infant and Maternal Health Equity Grant
• Extension of water purchase agreement with Colvard Farms Development Company, LLC
• Joint application for school gymnasium replacements in Bennett, Bonlee, and Silk Hope
• Approval of Ridgecrest Estates subdivision plat (30 lots)

The Board of Commissioners approved a conditional district rezoning for Herndon Farms One, LLC, allowing an active-adult (55+) community with 161 residential units, a congregate care facility, and other uses on about 97.86 acres off US 15-501 N. They also approved the first plat for Herndon Farms (154 lots) and the first plat for Ridgecrest Estates (30 lots) failed for lack of a second. The board accepted a $500,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield grant, approved tax releases, and adopted resolutions for World Water Day and honoring Commissioner James G. Crawford.

• Approved conditional district rezoning for Herndon Farms One, LLC for a 55+ community with 161 units on 97.86 acres.
• Approved first plat for Herndon Farms, 154 lots on 97.86 acres.
• Denied first plat for Ridgecrest Estates (30 lots) as motion failed for lack of a second.
• Accepted $500,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield Infant and Maternal Health Equity Grant.
• Approved tax releases and refunds for January 2022.
• Adopted resolution proclaiming March 22, 2022 as World Water Day.
• Adopted resolution honoring Commissioner James G. Crawford.
• Approved letter to NC Utilities Commission supporting carbon reduction plan per HB 951.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss applications for a District 4 vacancy and provide a COVID-19 update. The agenda includes votes on several grant acceptances and sheriff vehicle purchases. A request to modify a perimeter buffer in Briar Chapel is also scheduled for consideration.

• Approval of $266,989.00 in LIHEAP ARPA funds from the State of NC
• Acceptance of $500,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield health equity grant funds
• Acceptance of $9,302 Smart Start funds for child care programs
• Request to modify the perimeter buffer for Briar Chapel, LLC
• Approval of sheriff vehicle purchases for law enforcement and animal resources

The Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 to appoint Robert Logan to fill the District 4 County Commissioner seat, following a recommendation from the Chatham Democratic Party. The board also approved several consent agenda items, including additional LIHEAP funding, tax lien advertisement, grant acceptances, reappointments, and vehicle purchases. No public input was given, and the meeting adjourned.

• Appointed Robert Logan to District 4 County Commissioner seat (3-0)
• Approved $266,989 additional LIHEAP-ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved 2021 Tax Lien Advertisement (3-0)
• Accepted $9,302 Smart Start funds (3-0)
• Accepted $500,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield Infant and Maternal Health Equity Grant (3-0)
• Approved reappointments to Board of Adjustment (3-0)
• Approved appointments to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (3-0)
• Approved Sheriff vehicle purchases for Animal Resource Center and law enforcement (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review the FY2022 second quarter budget update and discuss ARPA funding priorities. Public hearings are scheduled regarding amendments to the county's subdivision regulations and zoning ordinance. The agenda also includes votes on various land use requests and local contracts.

• $950,000 contract change order with Motorola
• Verizon Wireless request to increase tower height to 300 feet at 5914 NC 87 N
• Public hearing on Chatham County Zoning Ordinance amendments in Moncure
• Approval of Pyewacket subdivision consisting of 92 lots on 128.39 acres
• Amendments to the Chatham County Subdivision Regulations

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners held a work session and regular meeting on January 18, 2022, approving all agenda items unanimously (4-0). Key actions included adopting resolutions honoring retiring officials, approving a special use permit for a Verizon telecommunications tower with a height waiver, approving subdivision plats (Fearrington and Pyewacket), and appointing Hope Talley as Interim Finance Officer. The board also received updates on the budget, affordable housing, and ARPA funds, and referred two zoning ordinance amendments to the Planning Board.

• Adopted Resolution #22-40 honoring Finance Officer Hope Tally upon retirement (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution #22-041 honoring Council on Aging Executive Director Dennis Streets upon retirement (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for Verizon tower at 5914 NC 87 N with height waiver to 300 feet (4-0)
• Approved Fearrington P.U.D. Section X Area D Phase Three final plat (10 lots) (4-0)
• Approved Pyewacket subdivision first plat (92 lots on 128.39 acres) (4-0)
• Approved $950,000 contract change order with Motorola (4-0)
• Appointed Hope Talley as Interim Finance Officer (4-0)
• Approved Deep River Financial Solutions contract (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a retreat to review the 2021 Biennial Survey results and current year accomplishments. The meeting includes discussions on pay and benefits, future budget conditions, and commissioner goals.

• TJ COG Aging Study Results presentation
• 2021 Chatham County Biennial Survey presentation
• Presentation on pay and benefits
• Discussion of expected conditions affecting next year's budget
• Vote on a request for closed session regarding economic development incentives

The Board of Commissioners unanimously consented for staff to proceed with transitioning the Council on Aging into a county department, with partial implementation suggested by Commissioner Hales. The board also received and filed presentations on the biennial survey, HR pay/benefits, mid-year accomplishments, and budget conditions. During goal discussions, the board agreed to avoid a tax increase and directed staff to develop a conservation map. The board voted to enter closed session to discuss economic development incentives.

• Approved transition of Council on Aging to county department (unanimous)
• Agreed to partial implementation of Council on Aging transition
• Received and filed TJ COG Aging Study results
• Received and filed Biennial Survey results
• Received and filed HR Pay/Benefits presentation
• Received and filed Current Year Accomplishments
• Received and filed Expected Conditions Affecting Next Year's Budget
• Voted to enter closed session for economic development incentives (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a retreat to establish ground rules and review budget and financial policies. The session includes discussions on trends affecting the next year's budget and ARPA prioritization tools.

• Overview of Budget & Financial Policies
• Trends Affecting Next Year’s Budget
• ARPA Prioritization Tool and community engagement discussion
• Chatham County Schools overview

The Board of Commissioners held a retreat with presentations from Chatham County Schools, budget staff, and ARPA planning. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting; it was informational and discussion-focused.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the retreat