Chatham County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts, including a $1,886,111.32 equipment purchase for the Sheriff's Office and a $571,100 renovation contract for the Goldston Library. They will also adopt a memorandum of understanding matching $500,000 for a broadband grant and consider rezoning requests for parcels totaling about 46.6 acres. Additional items include surplus and conveyance of county property to the Town of Pittsboro and other routine reports and recognitions.

• Approve $1,886,111.32 Axon equipment contract for the Sheriff's Office (piggyback contract)
• Approve $571,100 contract with Laughlin‑Sutton Construction for Goldston Library renovation
• Approve $500,000 match for the Completing Access to Broadband grant (MOU with NC Dept. of IT)
• Vote on rezoning parcels 2752, 93852, 18909 from CD‑CC to R‑1 Residential (≈46.607 acres)
• Adopt resolution to surplus and convey property on Pittsboro Elementary School Road with a 20‑ft easement to the Town of Pittsboro

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to deny two rezoning requests by Qunity, PA for the Summit Church project, adopting non-consistency statements for denial. The board also approved the FY26-32 Capital Improvements Plan, amended to remove a consolidated Aging Services facility option, and approved the FY26 Human Services Nonprofit Allocation process with a 20% per-agency threshold.

• Denied rezoning of Parcels 2752, 93852, 18909 from CD-CC to R-1 (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of Parcels 18750, 18896, 18897 from CD-CC to CD-O&I (5-0)
• Approved FY26-32 Capital Improvements Plan, amended to remove consolidated Aging Services facility (5-0)
• Approved continuation of FY25 goals/outcomes for FY26 Human Services Nonprofit Allocation (5-0)
• Approved option two for funding methodology with 20% per-agency threshold (5-0)
• Approved $571,100 contract for Goldston Library renovation (5-0)
• Approved $1,886,111.32 Axon equipment piggyback contract (5-0)
• Approved $500,000 match for Broadband grant MOU (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will swear in newly elected members Karen Howard and Amanda Robertson. The body will elect a Chair and Vice-Chair from its members. Other items include votes on a community grant application and official bonds for county positions.

• Swearing in of Commissioners Karen Howard and Amanda Robertson
• Election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Vote on America 250 NC Community Grant Application
• Vote to approve bonds for Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director, Sheriff, Register of Deeds, and Tax Administrator

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review and discuss the recommended Capital Improvements Plan for fiscal years 2026-2032.

• Review of FY26-32 Recommended Capital Improvements Plan (Item 24-5680)

Board of Commissioners

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $2 million subaward to Chatham County Schools for gymnasium ventilation improvements using American Rescue Plan Act funds. They will also approve contracts for water line extensions ($143,768), fire hydrant replacement ($726,651.41), and purchase six police utility vehicles ($243,298.20). The agenda includes adopting a revised Unified Development Ordinance and holding public hearings on the FY2026‑2032 Capital Improvements Plan and a rezoning request on NC 87 N. Additional items are retiree recognitions and presentations from Cooperative Extension.

• Vote to approve $2,000,000 subaward for school gym ventilation improvements (ARPA funds)
• Vote to approve CDM Smith Task Order #1 water line extensions contract for $143,768.00
• Vote to award fire hydrant replacement contract to Hunter Contracting for $726,651.41
• Vote to authorize purchase of six Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles for $243,298.20
• Public hearing on FY2026‑2032 Capital Improvements Plan

Board of Commissioners

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will vote to approve an interlocal agreement merging the county's water system with the City of Sanford. The meeting also includes votes on water system development fees, water rate amendments, and the approval of budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

• Vote to approve water system merger with City of Sanford
• Vote to approve water system development fees effective March 1, 2025
• Vote to approve water rate amendments effective March 1, 2025
• Vote to approve Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Amendments
• Vote to appoint Jeff Wilson to the Board of Equalization and Review

Board of Commissioners

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners and Pittsboro Board of Commissioners are meeting to receive presentations and hold discussions on shared priorities. The session focuses on tax reappraisals, development ordinances, and redevelopment initiatives.

• Presentation on the Tax Reappraisal Program
• Update on the Chatham County Unified Development Ordinance
• Mixed-use redevelopment initiative of town and county parcels in Pittsboro
• General discussion on TriRiver mergers
• Presentation on the Pittsboro scenic overlay district

Board of Commissioners

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will vote on a water system merger with the City of Sanford, adopt the 2024 Farmland Protection Plan, and approve budget amendments and contracts. The meeting also includes public hearings on revaluation schedules and subdivision regulations.

• Vote to approve water system merger with City of Sanford
• Vote to adopt 2024 Farmland Protection Plan and FY 2025 CAPD Trust Fund budget
• Vote to approve Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Amendments
• Public hearing on draft 2025 revaluation Schedule of Values
• Public hearing on amendments to Chatham County Subdivision Regulations

Board of Commissioners

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session and regular meeting to receive updates on the draft Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and a potential water district merger. The board will also vote on routine reappointments, grant acceptances, a property purchase, and a pyrotechnics display permit. A public hearing on the draft UDO is scheduled.

• Vote to reappoint Zachary Brian to the Board of Health for a second term
• Vote to accept up to $78,000 in Medicaid funding for CAP/DA equipment
• Vote to authorize purchase of property on Bynum Beach Road for $43,000
• Hold public hearing for the draft Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
• Vote to approve a three-year contract with Granicus for website hosting

Board of Commissioners

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners and Siler City Board of Commissioners are meeting to receive presentations and hold discussions. The session focuses on regional planning, tax reappraisals, and utility mergers.

• Siler City Town Parks and Recreation Master Plan Implementation Report
• Tax Reappraisal Program Schedule of Values 2025 presentation
• Chatham Reentry Program presentation
• General discussion on TriRiver mergers

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2025 Reappraisal Schedule of Values and vote to schedule a public hearing for October 21. The meeting includes votes on several public safety vehicle and equipment purchases and a public hearing regarding the Vicker’s Village project.

• Purchase of 7 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles ($283,847.90) and 3 Ford F-150s ($215,910.15)
• Purchase of public safety radios from Motorola Solutions for $351,181.59
• Public hearing for a revision to the Vicker’s Village Conditional District Compact Community
• Special Use Permit for a 285 ft wireless tower at 4162 Bonlee Bennett Rd
• Public hearing for $31,000 in Aging Services funding via NC DOT 5310 Grant

The Board approved an employment agreement with Bryan Thompson to become County Manager effective December 27, 2024. They also set a public hearing for the 2025 Reappraisal Schedule of Values on October 21, 2024, and approved a $31,000 local match for a transportation grant for Aging Services. Several appointments and contracts were approved, but a motion to reappoint two Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee members failed, and the subsequent motion to appoint new members also failed.

• Approved employment agreement with Bryan Thompson as County Manager (5-0)
• Set public hearing for 2025 Reappraisal Schedule of Values on Oct. 21, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $31,000 local match for NC DOT 5310 grant for Aging Services (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 7 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles and 3 F-150s for Animal Resources (5-0)
• Approved purchase of public safety radios from Motorola Solutions for $351,181.59 (5-0)
• Approved contract with Granicus for SMARTGov software (5-0)
• Approved contract with Guardian RFID for jail management system (5-0)
• Reappointment of Joy Hewitt and Ann Gere to Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee failed (2-3)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of a closed session to discuss personnel matters and procedural votes.

• Closed session to consider qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, or employment conditions of a public officer or employee

The Board of Commissioners met in special session and voted unanimously to enter closed session to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. After the closed session, the board voted unanimously to return to open session and then adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Voted 5-0 to enter closed session under NCGS § 143-318.11(a)(6) for personnel matter
• Voted 5-0 to come out of closed session
• Voted 5-0 to adjourn at 8:09 PM

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review a potential utility merger between Chatham County and TriRiver Water. The regular session includes votes on several land rezonings, grant applications, and public health contracts.

• Potential merger of Chatham County Utilities and TriRiver Water (Sanford)
• Rezoning of 46.607 acres on US 15-501 N to R-1 Residential and 50.117 acres at 9780 US 15-501 N to CD-O&I
• Purchase of property on JS Waters School Road for $23,560.00
• Sale of 0.037 acres at 2855 Old US 1 in Moncure to NCDOT for $5,050
• Grant applications for gymnasium replacements in Bennett, Bonlee, and Silk Hope

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on the Unified Development Ordinance and legislative goals. The regular session includes votes on multiple infrastructure projects, public health grants, and rezoning requests.

• Rezoning of 19.43 acres off Farrington Point Road to CD-NB for an event center
• Rezoning of 37 acres on Christian Chapel Church Rd. to Ind-H Heavy Industrial
• Contract with The Wooten Company for $342,700.00 for Hatley Road Water Main Extension
• Sale of 1.038-acre property at 333 New Elam Church Road to NCDOT for $225,000
• Public hearing for a 285 ft wireless tower at 4162 Bonlee Bennett Rd.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session for updates on economic development, schools, trails, and transportation. The regular session includes a vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance and several appointments and contract approvals.

• Adoption of the FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance
• Contract with Motorola Solutions for $205,343.35 for school radio systems
• Contract with Motorola Solutions for $390,086.27 for radio console equipment
• Public hearing for rezoning 1.331 acres at 4133 Old US 1
• Public hearing for a new 285 ft wireless tower at 4162 Bonlee Bennett Rd.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget work session regarding the final FY25 budget presentation. The session includes discussions on general fund revenue, fee and rate changes, expenses, and other funds.

• FY25 General Fund revenue and fee/rate changes
• FY25 General Fund expenses
• Discussion of other funds

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the recommended fiscal year 2024-2025 Chatham County budget. The session includes an initial presentation of the updated budget recommendations.

• Public hearing for the recommended FY 2024-2025 Chatham County budget (Item 24-5307)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on the FY 2024-2025 budget and economic development incentives for Innovative Construction Group. The agenda also includes votes on rezoning requests for an event center and a heavy industrial site, as well as a special use permit for an asphalt plant at 1535 King Road.

• Public hearing for the FY 2024-2025 budget
• Economic development incentive agreement for Innovative Construction Group
• Special Use Permit for an asphalt plant at 1535 King Road
• Rezoning request for an event center on Farrington Point Road
• Contract with Central Carolina Holdings for scrap tire hauling

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session followed by a regular session. Key discussions include the recommended Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and an affordable housing strategic plan update.

• Presentation of the recommended Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
• Vote on the 2023 Affordable Housing Plan: Strategic Plan and Data Update
• Amendment of the Fiber Optic Cabling Project Ordinance
• Amendment of the Briar Chapel Park Project Ordinance
• Rezoning request for boat and RV storage at 896 Beaver Creek Rd

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to receive budget updates from the Sheriff’s Office and Chatham County Schools. The regular session includes votes on various rezoning requests, appointments, and fund acceptances.

• Budget updates for the Sheriff's Office and Chatham County Schools
• Vote on Unified Development Ordinance Project budget increase
• Rezoning request for 22.945 acres at 190 Top Chord Way from R-1 to Light Industrial
• Acceptance of $30,106 for office supplies and $50,000 for public health services
• Public hearing for rezoning 19.43 acres off Farrington Point Road to CD-NB Business

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session regarding strategic planning and the 2025 budget. The regular session includes votes on various land use requests, county contracts, and public safety equipment.

• Resolution to direct $364,500 in opioid settlement funds toward addiction treatment and recovery services
• Rezoning request for a regional drinking water treatment facility on Seaforth Road
• Special use permit request for a wireless telecommunications tower off NC 42 in Moncure
• Subdivision review for Savannah Ridge consisting of 78 lots off Moncure School Road
• Sheriff’s Office request to purchase seven vehicles for $283,847.90

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review quarterly updates for Vaya Health, ARPA funds, and the FY2024 second quarter budget. The agenda includes votes on various appointments, contract approvals, and public hearings regarding land use.

• Implementation of the FY 2024 Pay Study
• $10,000 allocation to Bynum Front Porch for historic community nomination
• Rezoning request for 22.945 acres at 190 Top Chord Way from R-1 to Light Industrial
• Special Use Permit hearing for an asphalt manufacture or refining plant at 1535 King Rd.
• Grant match funds for the Deep River State Trail Feasibility Study

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss various legislative goals. Discussions include priorities for the Town of Siler City, Pittsboro, and Chatham County Board of Education.

• Discussion of 2024 Legislative Goals
• Review of Town of Siler City Goals
• Review of Pittsboro Legislative Priorities
• Review of Chatham County BOE 2024 Legislative Priorities
• Review of CCCC Legislative Goals

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider rezoning requests for a regional drinking water treatment facility and new residential/commercial developments. The agenda includes votes on network service contracts, budget amendments, and COVID-19 vaccination funding. The board will also review housing trust fund award recommendations.

• Rezoning for apartments and commercial space at 11785 US 15-501 N
• Rezoning for boat and RV storage at 2649 Farrington Point Rd
• $12,012 annual contract with Brightspeed for network services
• $68,324 in funds for COVID-19 vaccination support
• Housing Trust Fund award recommendations for Habitat for Humanity and Rebuilding Together

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting the first day of a three-day retreat focused on annual budget planning. The agenda includes discussions on board priorities, financial policies, and presentations from various county departments.

• Discussion of FY2025 goals and priorities
• Review of budget and financial policies
• Health Department presentation on public health priorities
• Partnership for Children early childhood action plan presentation
• Chatham County Schools presentation