Granville County public meetings in 2021

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to appoint a Sheriff. After a closed session for personnel matters, the board unanimously appointed John Blackwell Hardy, III to fill the remaining term. The board also approved a letter of appreciation to Diane N. Konopka for her assistance in the selection process.

• Appointed John Blackwell Hardy, III as Sheriff of Granville County (unanimous)
• Approved letter of appreciation to Diane N. Konopka (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a contingency summary and Budget Amendment #3 for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The meeting includes electing a new Chairman and Vice Chairman, as well as making various board appointments.

• Budget Amendment #3 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
• Election of Board Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Contingency Summary for the General Fund
• Granville County Computer Refresh Purchase
• Ballistic Vests for Sheriff's Office

The Board tabled the City of Durham's request for consent to purchase approximately 33 acres on Will Suitt Road for an algal floway facility until questions are answered and support is obtained from the Northside community. The Board also approved a grant application for a 45,000-square-foot Applied Technical Center for Advanced Manufacturing at Triangle North Granville, assigning $1,116,000 in fund balance for the 20% match. Additionally, the Board elected Tony Cozart as Chairman and Russ May as Vice Chairman, and approved the 2022 meeting schedule and board assignments.

• Tabled City of Durham's request to purchase ~33 acres on Will Suitt Road for an algal floway facility until further clarification and community support is obtained.
• Approved directing staff to work with VGCC to submit a grant application for a 45,000 sq ft Applied Technical Center for Advanced Manufacturing at Triangle North Granville; assigned $1,116,000 in fund balance for the 20% grant match.
• Elected Tony W. Cozart as Chairman and Russ May as Vice Chairman of the Board for 2021-2022.
• Approved the 2022 meeting schedule, including regular meetings at the Granville Expo and Convention Center and budget work sessions.
• Approved 2022 board, committee, and liaison assignments for all commissioners.
• Approved 2022 bonds for County officials: Finance Director $900,000, Tax Administrator $250,000, Sheriff $25,000, Register of Deeds $25,000.
• Approved a 36-month facility services and uniform rental agreement with Cintas, with no automatic renewal and CPI-based price increases capped at 3% per annum.
• Approved purchasing computer replacements from SHI for $150,234.61 and 26 ballistic vests from Dana Safety Supply for $31,762.12 using DOJ Forfeiture funds.

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners met in a special session and unanimously voted to enter a closed session to discuss attorney-client and personnel matters as allowed by state law. After the closed session, the board returned to open session and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Entered closed session for attorney-client and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 3:24 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners met in special session solely to enter closed session and interview candidates for the appointment of Sheriff. No appointments or other decisions were made in open session. The board returned to open session and adjourned without further action.

• Held a closed session to interview sheriff candidates, authorized unanimously under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6).
• Returned to regular session after the closed interviews, by unanimous vote.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m., by unanimous vote.

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners met in special session solely to enter closed session under G.S. §143-318.11(a)(6) to discuss a personnel matter. No public decisions were made; the board returned to open session and adjourned at 7:34 p.m.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for a personnel matter (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn at 7:34 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met in a special session solely for a personnel matter. The board unanimously voted to enter closed session under state law, discussed the matter, and returned to open session. No decisions were made in open session, and the meeting adjourned without any public action.

• Unanimously approved entering closed session for a personnel matter under G.S. §143-318.11(a)(6).
• Unanimously approved returning to regular session after the closed discussion.
• Unanimously approved adjourning the meeting at 5:07 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a district boundary map for redistricting. The meeting also includes discussions on landfill expansion and social services expansions.

• Voting on District Boundary Map for redistricting
• MSW Landfill Facility Plan Modification
• Landfill Expansion bidding and construction documents
• Leachate Tank No.2 bidding and construction documents
• Proposed increase to part-time hourly rates and standardized pay schedule

The Board approved authorizing Vance-Granville Community College to develop and submit a grant application for an Applied Technical Center for Advanced Manufacturing in the Triangle North Granville site, and authorized the County Manager to provide a letter of support acknowledging the County's intent to provide required grant matching funds. The motion passed 6-1, with Commissioner May casting the dissenting vote. The Board also approved a revised redistricting map (Plan 5) and associated resolution, and approved several other items including new staff positions and service expansions.

• Approved VGCC grant application for Advanced Manufacturing Center (6-1)
• Approved revised Plan 5 redistricting map and resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 3 new DSS satellite office positions, $63,613 local share (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #4 for landfill facility plan modification, $28,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #5 for landfill expansion bidding documents, $35,700 (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #6 for Leachate Tank #2 bidding documents, $38,400 (unanimous)
• Approved part-time pay schedule with increases, bailiffs set at $13.50/hr (unanimous)
• Approved multiple service expansions for elections, animal control, sheriff, detention, and emergency comms (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education met jointly to finalize redistricting maps. Both boards voted to stick with the prescribed U.S. Census Bureau census blocks, rejecting deviations. The Board of Commissioners approved unanimously (6-0), and the Board of Education approved 4-1. The boards will adopt the resolution approving the maps at their regular meetings on November 15, 2022.

• Board of Commissioners approved sticking with prescribed census blocks for redistricting maps (6-0)
• Board of Education approved sticking with prescribed census blocks for redistricting maps (4-1, Peace nay)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to reduce the salary of the elected Sheriff. The meeting also includes a report on special investigation findings and updates to county committee appointments.

• Proposed resolution to set the elected Sheriff's salary at $76,685
• Review of Special Investigation Findings Report by County Attorney Jim Wrenn
• Approval of updated Emergency Services Committee roster
• Filling vacancies for District 4 and District 6 on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
• Contingency summary including $575,000 for replacement radios and $92,570 for Stovall property

The Board received and released a detailed internal investigation report into the Granville County Sheriff's Office, waiving attorney-client privilege to make it public. The report details findings of mismanagement, including improper firearm permit issuance, mishandled cash seizures, and falsified training records under former Sheriff Wilkins. The Board also approved a consent agenda, including a resolution to set the Sheriff's salary at $76,685, and made a routine appointment to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

• Approved consent agenda including fund balance report and Sheriff salary resolution (unanimous)
• Received internal investigation report on Sheriff's Office policies and procedures
• Waived attorney-client privilege to release Cherry Bekaert financial report (unanimous)
• Appointed Cynthia Yancey to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (unanimous)
• Pulled Emergency Services Committee appointments from agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education met jointly to discuss redistricting following the 2020 census. Attorney Craig Schauer presented draft maps (Plans 2, 3, and 4) and noted the population imbalance requiring district alignment. The boards reviewed the maps and agreed on specific changes to take to the demographer, including adjustments to Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6. No final map was approved; the next meeting will be scheduled after the demographer completes the revised map.

• Reviewed redistricting maps and proposed changes to Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6
• Agreed to send map changes to demographer for revision
• Scheduled next meeting after demographer completes map, before November 15 if possible
• Held closed session for attorney-client privilege (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners met in an emergency session on October 26, 2021, and immediately went into closed session to discuss attorney-client and personnel matters as allowed by state law. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Entered closed session for attorney-client and personnel matters

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners toured the Granville-Vance Public Health Department's new location at 1032 College Street, Oxford, NC. No business was conducted and no decisions were made during the tour.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing Budget Amendment #2 for FY 2021-22 to fund public safety equipment, a new administrative position, and land acquisition. The meeting also includes updates on opioid litigation and public safety reports.

• Budget Amendment #2 totaling $910,920
• $575,000 for replacement radios for Fire Departments, Emergency Management, Emerg/911, and Animal Control
• $92,570 to purchase Stovall property for a future Senior Services North building
• $200,000 match for the One NC Fund Grant for Carolina Coops
• Purchase of a 2022 Ford F-150 Pickup for the Inspections Department

The Board unanimously approved the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for opioid litigation settlements, with Granville County expected to receive just over $3.7M. They also approved several operational items, including accepting construction and demolition waste at the Butner Scale House, a free mulch event at the Oxford Landfill, and purchases of vehicles for Emergency Management and Inspections. The Board went into closed session for an attorney-client matter and adjourned at 11:28 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment #2 and contingency balances (unanimous)
• Approved accepting C&D waste at Butner Scale House with additional staff and site improvements (unanimous)
• Approved free mulch event at Oxford Landfill Oct 19-30, 2021 with $5/load loading fee (unanimous)
• Approved RFQ/RFP for 2024 revaluation services (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Ford F-250 for Emergency Management for $37,430.40 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Ford F150 for Inspections for $21,761.10 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution adopting opioid litigation MOA and authorized signing onto national settlement (unanimous)
• Appointed Rob Adkins to Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments Board of Directors (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a memorandum of agreement regarding opioid litigation and a purchasing request for the Granville Vance Public Health asphalt shingle roof replacement. The meeting also includes appointments for the Economic Development Advisory Board and Veterans Affairs Committee.

• Granville Vance Public Health asphalt shingle roof replacement
• Opioid Litigation Memorandum of Agreement
• Appointments to Economic Development Advisory Board and Veterans Affairs Committee
• Contingency Summary including $100,000 for fire alarm systems at Butner/Stem Elementary
• Animal Control Fall Review of Service Expansion

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved a construction contract for roof replacement at the new Granville-Vance Public Health buildings, appointed two board members, and requested more information on the opioid litigation agreement. The board also approved the consent agenda, including tax refunds and a KARTS grant resolution.

• Approved $90,060 construction contract to Paul Williford Builder, LLC for roof replacement (unanimous)
• Appointed Teresa McCabe (District 6) to Economic Development Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Gerard Seibert (District 7) to Veterans Affairs Committee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds ($142,292.80), releases ($396,075.18), and write-offs ($41.90) (unanimous)
• Approved KARTS 5311 grant application resolution for FY 2023-2027 (unanimous)
• Requested presentations on Opioid MOA from county attorney and NCACC (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners toured J.F. Webb High School and South Granville High School on September 9, 2021. No action was taken and no business occurred during the tour. Commissioner David T. Smith was absent.

• No decisions made; tour only

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing Budget Amendment #1 for FY 2021-22 and a contingency summary. The meeting includes a public hearing on the 5310 Transportation Grant for the In-Town Oxford Fixed Route.

• Budget Amendment #1 for FY 2021-22 totaling $599,673 in General Fund expenditures
• Public hearing for 5310 Transportation Grant - In-Town Oxford Fixed Route
• Proposed $100,000 for fire alarm system replacement at Butner-Stem Elementary
• Proposed $430,000 for GVHD Renovations
• July 2021 tax refunds of $14,631.72 and releases of $15,587.28

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved a one-time purchase of replacement radios for all 14 fire departments, emergency management, 911, and animal control, totaling $1,149,579, with $76,285 to be reimbursed by Granville Health System, leaving a county cost of $1,073,294 from fund balance. The board also approved a $624,505 construction contract for DSS satellite offices, a $59,148 consulting contract for fire service districts, and several other items including budget amendments and late veteran exclusion applications.

• Approved one-time radio replacement purchase for fire departments and emergency services, $1,149,579 total (unanimous)
• Awarded DSS South Branch Satellite Offices construction contract to Focus Design Builders, $624,505 plus $15,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved engaging NC Fire Chief Consulting for fire/ambulance/rescue service district consulting, not to exceed $59,148 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #1 with $599,673 in general fund expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved 5310 Transportation Grant application for $161,000 with $16,100 match (unanimous)
• Approved late Disabled Veterans Exclusion applications for Bruce Parrish Sr. and Isaac Tanner (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dr. Bridget Waters to Granville-Vance District Board of Health (unanimous)
• Approved new Venue and Activities Coordinator position for Parks and Grounds (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education held a joint meeting to begin the redistricting process. They received an overview from attorneys and agreed to use actual data, not projected growth, for the first draft of maps. The boards also decided to hold the September 9th school tour without a redistricting discussion, as maps would not be ready. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Agreed to use actual data, not projected growth, for first draft redistricting maps
• Decided to hold September 9th school tour without redistricting discussion
• Adjourned Board of Education meeting unanimously
• Adjourned Board of Commissioners meeting unanimously

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners held a budget workshop to discuss the anticipated $11,740,344 in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding. They received updates on the South Branch DSS office project and broadband infrastructure needs, and heard a funding request from the City of Oxford. No formal decisions were made; the Board directed the County Manager to review other entities' ARP funding and prepare funding scenarios for future consideration.

• Directed County Manager to review ARP funding for municipalities and entities and begin work on funding scenarios (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:51 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will review requests for new police vehicles and updates to the Emergency Services fee schedule. The board is also tasked with approving a final order for a wireless communication tower and filling several commission vacancies.

• Purchase of Dodge Charger police vehicles
• Purchase of two Dodge Durangos and two Ford E-350 Transit Cargo Vans
• Proposed $10 flat rate Fire Department Inspection fee and reinstatement of Site Plan Review fee
• Final Order for a 199-foot wireless communication tower at 3142 Henry Wilson Road
• Notice of Budget Workshop regarding the American Rescue Plan

The Granville County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a major special use permit for Verizon Wireless to build a 199-foot monopine tower at 3142 Henry Wilson Road, Oxford. The board also approved several purchases, including ten Dodge Charger police vehicles, and authorized the county manager to sign a federal detention services agreement. Appointments to various boards and committees were also made.

• Approved major special use permit for Verizon Wireless tower at 3142 Henry Wilson Road (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ten Dodge Charger police vehicles for $262,652.90 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Dodge Durangos and two Ford E-350 vans for $119,275.68 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Havis prisoner inserts for $40,494.66 (unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to sign Detention Services Intergovernmental Agreement with U.S. DOJ (unanimous)
• Authorized termination of Open Broadband, LLC Master Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved authorizing The Viking Experience NC to use Expo Center for March 2022 festival (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Emergency Services fee schedule revision (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a resolution to provide a 50% match for a $400,000 One NC Grant to support Carolina Coops. The board is also addressing budget contingencies, a zoning map amendment, and a lease amendment for the Oak Hill Tower.

• Proposed $200,000 county match for Carolina Coops building renovation at 2144 E Lyon Station Rd.
• Public hearing for a Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) petition.
• Lease amendment for USCOC of Greater North Carolina, LLC at Oak Hill Tower (8362 Charlie Stovall Road) with annual rent of $34,901.64.
• Budget adjustments for General, Environmental Disaster, and School Bond D/S contingencies.
• Request for School System Emergency Capital Needs.

The Board approved a zoning map amendment for three parcels owned by Aiman and Mary Botros, changing them from Agricultural Residential 40 (AR-40) to Neighborhood Business (NB) at the intersection of US Highway 96 and Cornwall Road, while denying the rezoning for a fourth parcel. The Board also approved the termination of the county's COVID-19 state of emergency, effective July 12, 2021, and approved a $100,000 one-time funding for fire alarm replacements at two schools, with the school system to use $200,000 from its capital outlay.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the contingency and fund balance report, the Authorizing Resolution for Project Home – Carolina Coops, and minor edits to the USCOC lease agreement.
• Approved the rezoning of three parcels (Tax Map #190402877891, #190402878687, #190402878891) from AR-40 to NB, and denied the rezoning for Tax Map #190402877216.
• Approved the termination of the Granville County State of Emergency, effective July 12, 2021, at 12:00 p.m.
• Approved one-time funding of $100,000 from School Facility Contingency and requested the school system use $200,000 from FY 2021-2022 Capital Outlay for fire alarm replacements at Butner-Stem Middle School and West Oxford Elementary School.
• Approved authorizing the County Manager to work with the Downtown Oxford Economic Development Commission on a temporary public art project at the Richard H. Thornton Library and the courtyard area.
• Approved the fiscal year 2021-2022 Home and Community Care Block Grant in the amount of $464,230 with a required county match of $51,582.
• Approved a letter of support for the Kerr-Tar Regional Planning Organization's RAISE grant application for a feasibility study for a trail near the S-Line.
• Approved authorizing the County Attorney and County Manager to file a proof of claim in the Perdue Pharma bankruptcy case.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider Budget Amendment #8 and several project ordinances. The meeting includes public hearings for a zoning map amendment and a major special use application.

• Budget Amendment #8 including $214,500 for election equipment and $998,060 for GAP Phase III project
• Rezoning petition at the intersection of US HWY 15 and Chewning Road North of Oxford
• Major Special Use Application public hearing
• NC One Grant match of $200,000 for Carolina Coop
• Building Reuse Grant of $250,000 for the Altec project

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant project ordinance, accepting up to $11,740,344 in federal funds, with allocations for water/wastewater infrastructure, broadband, economic relief, and healthcare. The board also approved Budget Amendment #8, which included funding for the GAP Phase III project, the Altec project, and the Carolina Coop project, among other adjustments. Additionally, the board approved a rezoning petition for a 9.40-acre parcel on US Highway 15, a special use permit for a 199-foot cell tower on Henry Wilson Road, and several tax refunds and appointments.

• Approved American Rescue Plan grant project ordinance for $11,740,344 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #8 with $1,475,772 in General Fund expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 9.40-acre parcel from AR-40 to Highway Business District (unanimous)
• Approved major special use permit for 199-foot monopine cell tower on Henry Wilson Road (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds to Kelly Choplin ($100.98) and Trevor and Donna Biggs ($3,290.28) (unanimous)
• Approved eliminating the 'Wellness Works' program and replacing with wellness challenges (unanimous)
• Approved Stormwater Utility Services Manager contract not to exceed $120,000 (unanimous)
• Approved moving July 12 meeting to July 6, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the FY 2021-2022 Budget and hold a public hearing regarding Economic Development - Project Home. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and office space leases.

• Public Hearing: Economic Development - Project Home
• FY 2021-2022 Budget review
• Emergency Communications - Motorola SUA III Contract
• Purchase of a Handheld Backscatter Device
• Lease of office space for a DSS Satellite Office

The Board approved the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget ordinance totaling $75,024,154, including the County Health Plan Ordinance, Fee Manual, and Compensation and Classification Plan, with a tax rate of 84 cents per $100 valuation. A substitute motion to add $259,586 in additional school funding failed 3-4, and the original motion passed 5-2. The Board also approved a $200,000 match for a $400,000 One NC Fund grant for Project Home (Carolina Coops), a $61,422.53 Motorola radio contract, a $46,450 handheld backscatter device for the Sheriff's Office, and several other items.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 budget ordinance, $75,024,154, tax rate 84 cents (5-2)
• Denied substitute motion adding $259,586 school funding (3-4)
• Approved $200,000 match for $400,000 One NC Fund grant for Project Home (unanimous)
• Approved Motorola SUA III contract, $61,422.53 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Nighthawk HBI backscatter device, $46,450 (unanimous)
• Approved $17,500 solid waste engineering task order with Garrett & Moore (unanimous)
• Approved DSS satellite office lease at 2531 E. Lyon Station Road, $8,624/month for 10 years (unanimous)
• Approved 7% pay increase for County Manager Michael Felts (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2021-2022 budget. The meeting also includes a review of budget amendments and a special use application.

• Public hearing on Proposed FY 2021-2022 Budget
• Budget Amendment #7 including $45,000 for Tar River Land Conservancy
• Special Use Application
• VFD Workers’ Compensation Funding
• Senior Services - South Lease

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved a special use permit for City Switch, LLC to construct a 199-foot monopole wireless communication tower with a fenced equipment compound on property owned by Curtis and Thomas Yancey, identified as tax parcel #103100451872, off US Highway 15 North near the North Carolina/Virginia state line. The board also approved the consent agenda, including Budget Amendment #7, and extended workers' compensation funding to volunteer members of the Butner and Oxford Fire Departments at a cost of $2,210. A public hearing was held on the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, with residents speaking in support of additional school funding, but no budget adoption occurred at this meeting.

• Approved special use permit for 199-foot monopole wireless tower on Yancey property (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Budget Amendment #7 and contingency/fund balance report (unanimous)
• Approved extending workers' compensation funding to Butner and Oxford volunteer firefighters, $2,210 (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to Communications Site Lease with USCOC, increasing annual rent to $34,901.64 (unanimous)
• Approved lease with City of Creedmoor for Senior Services space at Creedmoor Community Center for $1.00 (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on FY 2021-2022 proposed budget; no vote taken
• Recognized 2020 Governor's Award recipients Laurel Sciortino, Pastor Frank Sossamon, and Creative Civitans

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners held a two-day budget workshop to review the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, including 38 service expansions totaling $5,898,870. The Board unanimously approved ceasing acceptance of construction and demolition debris at county convenience sites effective July 1, 2021. The County Manager outlined which service expansions would be included in the proposed budget to be presented on May 17, 2021, and which items would be deferred to the fall.

• Approved ceasing acceptance of construction and demolition debris at convenience sites effective July 1, 2021 (6-0)
• Directed inclusion of 10 service expansions in proposed budget, including Elections poll worker salary increase, Economic Development new business recruiter, Detention Center vests/radios and transportation vehicles, Sheriff's Office 2 deputy positions, Emergency Communications 2 telecommunicator positions, and Volunteer Fire Services stipend
• Directed inclusion of 4 items with no overall budget increase: HR background screening change, Finance time and attendance system, Library MyLibro contactless service, Development Services online permitting software
• Deferred 4 items to fall consideration: Elections overtime for one-stop employees, Animal Control GCSD AC liaison, EMS additional funding, EMS additional ambulance unit
• Identified funding for $45,000 special appropriation for Tar River Land Conservancy in current year budget

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget and hold a public hearing regarding the lease of office space for a DSS satellite office. The body will also consider several contracts and property acquisitions.

• Request for $623,239.69 in lottery funding for school HVAC and roofing repairs
• Public hearing for DSS satellite office space lease
• Contract consideration with Apple Rock for the Board of Elections
• Audit contract for Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co., PA
• Request to purchase property in Stovall

The Board received the County Manager's recommended FY 2021-2022 budget presentation, which maintains the property tax rate at 84 cents per $100 valuation and totals $74,461,177 in revenues. The Board approved scheduling a public hearing on the budget for May 17, 2021, and budget work sessions for May 10 and May 11. The Board also approved several other items, including a lease for a DSS satellite office, a contract with Apple Rock for election supplies, a change order for the Law Enforcement and Detention Center, adoption of the Tar River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and an audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co.

• Approved consent agenda including contingency and fund balance report, lottery distribution request of $623,239.69, and April 5, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved scheduling public hearing on FY 2021-2022 budget for May 17, 2021, and budget work sessions for May 10 and May 11 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting application to Local Government Commission for lease of 9,600 sq ft at 2531 East Lyon Station Road, Creedmoor for DSS satellite office (unanimous)
• Approved contracting with Apple Rock for election supplies and services totaling $16,657.43 (unanimous)
• Approved final Contract Change Order #4 with Bordeaux Construction for $37,855 for Law Enforcement and Detention Center (unanimous)
• Adopted Tar River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan by resolution (unanimous)
• Approved audit contract and engagement letter with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. for FY 2020-2021 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal contract with Cott Systems for online index books 1746-1873 for $35,100 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several items including land development code amendments and a presentation on Voluntary Ag Districts. The agenda also includes reports from the County Manager regarding Medicaid changes, fee manual revisions, and the Storywalk® Project.

• Public hearing for George Barnes regarding a portion of a parcel with frontage on US Highway 158
• Land Development Code Text Amendment Petition
• Granville County Land Development Code Text and Code of Ordinances Amendment Petition
• Revision to FY 2020-2021 Granville County Fee Manual (GAP Fees)
• Closed session for property acquisition

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved amendments to the Land Development Code and Code of Ordinances to allow cluster subdivisions in rural areas, removing the requirement that residential lots under 40,000 square feet be served by public water and sewer. The board also approved a rezoning for a 1.91-acre parcel on US Highway 158, adopted the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, and approved new fees for Granville Athletic Park amenities. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved cluster subdivision amendments allowing well/septic on lots under 40,000 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1.91 acres on US 158 from AR-40 to Highway Business (unanimous)
• Approved LDC amendments for NC General Statute 160D compliance (unanimous)
• Adopted Granville County 2021-2025 Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved revised Granville Athletic Park fees, including $6/hour court rentals (unanimous)
• Approved $5,814 StoryWalk® project at Granville Athletic Park (unanimous)
• Approved $395.31 tax refund to Kenneth Bullock for clerical error (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jerry Dunn to Animal Control Advisory Committee and 3 members to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution supporting the Kerr Lake Regional Water Treatment Plant renovation. The meeting also includes discussions on a 5-year strategic plan, various committee appointments, and a contingency summary of fund balances.

• Resolution of support for the Kerr Lake Regional Water System project
• Creation of a Forfeiture/DOJ checking account for the Sheriff's Office
• Purchase of furnishings for the Belle Street Project
• Review of the Contingency Summary and use of fund balances
• Register of Deeds refund release

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including a $32,250 contract for office furniture at the Belle Street location, the creation of a Fire Department Needs Subcommittee, and a full-time Veterans Service Technician position. The board also appointed members to various committees and directed staff to schedule the Granville Athletic Park Phase III dedication to coincide with the county's 275th anniversary celebration. The 5-Year Strategic Plan was moved to the next agenda.

• Approved $32,250 for Belle Street office furnishings (unanimous)
• Finalized Granville County Fire Department Needs Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Appointed Carolyn Heggie to Orange Street Community Center Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Tuck, Sr. to Veterans Affairs Committee (unanimous)
• Approved full-time Veterans Service Technician position (6-0)
• Directed staff to schedule GAP Phase III dedication with 275th anniversary (consensus)
• Moved 5-Year Strategic Plan to April 19 agenda (consensus)
• Approved consent agenda including Sheriff's Office bank account and proclamations (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education met jointly to hear a presentation on renovating G.C. Hawley Middle School, with preliminary costs of $22,797,500, or $29–$30 million including roof and auditorium add-ons. No formal decision was made; the meeting was for discussion and information. Chair Hinman noted that without available funding, property taxes might need to be raised, and that Granville County's taxes are currently the 9th highest among the state's 100 counties.

• No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and for discussion.
• Both boards adjourned unanimously at 6:20 p.m. after the joint session.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing Budget Amendment #6, which includes significant funding for school bond refinancing and a $380,000 landfill cell study. The meeting also covers various appointments, voting equipment upgrades, and construction projects.

• Budget Amendment #6: $6,060,000 in debt proceeds for school bond refinancing
• Landfill Fund: $380,000 for engineering and design services for new landfill cell construction
• Construction: Roofing replacement for 208 Wall Street
• Planning: Open Broadband Tower Agreement for Wilton Tower
• Economic Development: $250,000 Building Reuse Grant for Altec Industries

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of new elections equipment from Election Systems and Software for $264,861.25, funded by a $50,425.01 HAVA grant and $214,436.24 in county funds. The Board also approved a $6.4 million budget amendment, appointed a new Tax Assessor and Tax Collector, and approved several contracts and appointments.

• Approved purchase of new elections equipment from Election Systems and Software for $264,861.25 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #6 totaling $6,446,854 in expenditures (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer S. 'Jenny' Griffin as Assessor and Tax Collector effective March 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Open Broadband Tower Agreement for Wilton Tower at 2555 Highway 96 South, Franklinton (unanimous)
• Awarded roof replacement contract to Triangle Roofing Services, Inc. for $93,400 at 208 Wall Street (unanimous)
• Approved site design consulting services with CJT, PA for $24,700 for NC Highway 56 Convenience Site Road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved donation of McClanahan Street lot to Granville County ABC Board (6-1, Commissioner May nay)
• Created Granville County Fire Department Needs Subcommittee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners met for a retreat to receive departmental updates and discuss a proposed 2021-2025 5-Year Strategic Plan. The sessions included reports on public health, broadband, financial condition, and economic development.

• Proposed 2021-2025 5-Year Strategic Plan
• Update on Open Broadband services status
• Review of Land Development ordinances to comply with state law by July 1, 2021
• Creedmoor allocation of $300,000 for Opportunity Center design and construction
• Closed session regarding an attorney-client matter

The Board of Commissioners held a two-day planning retreat, hearing presentations from the health department, broadband providers, and all municipalities. They approved a Volunteer Fire Department Radio Replacement Program with the county paying 100% up to the average number of portable and mobile radios, and also approved initiating automated performance management with Paycom. The Board authorized filing a petition contesting an endoscopy center location and assigned Commissioner Karan to work on fire department needs.

• Approved Volunteer Fire Department Radio Replacement Program, county pays 100% up to average radios (unanimous)
• Approved initiating Automated Performance Management, Compensation Management and Personnel Action Forms with Paycom (unanimous)
• Approved filing petition contesting endoscopy center location (unanimous)
• Assigned Commissioner Karan to work with County Manager on fire department needs subcommittee recommendation
• Postponed second day of retreat due to inclement weather

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners met in special session and unanimously voted to enter closed session to discuss attorney-client, economic development, property acquisition, and personnel matters. After returning to open session, the board unanimously voted to adjourn. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Entered closed session under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3)-(6) (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:19 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review project management items including water supply infrastructure for Triangle North and design services for a Department of Social Services satellite office. The meeting also includes several board appointments and a review of the FY 2020-2021 contingency summary.

• Triangle North Granville permitting for proposed water supply infrastructure
• Department of Social Services South Branch Satellite Office design services
• Renewal of Recycling Coordinator MOU
• Appointments for Butner Board of Adjustment, Orange Street Community Center, Veterans Affairs Committee, and Oxford Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Review of General Fund contingency expenditures, including $117,000 for Triangle North water/sewer evaluation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a series of budget amendments, tax refunds, and surplus property items. The meeting includes a presentation on the FY 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report audit.

• Budget Amendment #5 for $262,122
• Tax refunds of $10,475.03 and releases of $17,187.06
• Tax release of $632.84 for Harvey Alston, Jr.
• Design services for 141 and 143 Williamsboro Street
• FY 2019-2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) audit presentation

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss financial adjustments, COVID-19 response, and personnel policies. The body is considering a refinancing plan for Tar River Elementary and a public hearing for Economic Development - Project PRM.

• Proposed refinancing for Tar River Elementary not to exceed $6,070,000 with an interest rate not to exceed 1.32%
• Public hearing for Economic Development - Project PRM
• Coronavirus Relief Fund Project Budget Amendment #2 to transfer funds to general COVID-19 expenditures
• Proposed ordinance to repeal Granville County Personnel Ordinance and resolution to adopt Personnel Policy
• DSS temporary facility lease with Central Children's Home