Granville County public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct organizational matters, including the election of a Chair and Vice Chair and the swearing-in of three new officials. The body will also consider budget amendments for various county departments and hold public hearings on land development code amendments.

• Budget Amendment #2 for FY 2022-2023, including $282,500 for Northern Granville Senior Center design services
• Funding of $215,000 for the 2024 Ad Valorem revaluation
• Public hearings for Land Development Code Text Amendment Petitions regarding Open Space and TIA
• Budget amendment of $200,000 for the GAP Phase III project
• Approval of $21,440 for loading zone improvements at the Wilton convenience site

The Board elected new leadership for 2023 and approved several land development code amendments to manage county growth. They also passed budget amendments for various departments and appointed new review officers and board members.

• Elected Russ May as Chair and Timothy Karan as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Increased open space requirements for rural cluster major subdivisions from 20% to 30% (Unanimous)
• Established Traffic Impact Analysis for developments with 80+ units or 800+ daily trips (Unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2 for FY 2022-2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution allowing NCDOT to process secondary road additions without Board approval (Unanimous)
• Denied late elderly exclusion application for Mildred Goss (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 bonds for Finance Director ($1M), Tax Administrator ($250k), Sheriff ($25k), and Register of Deeds ($25k) (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jenny Griffin and Ariana Rivera as additional Review Officers (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several grant applications for emergency management and design services for the Northern Granville Senior Center. The meeting also includes a behavioral health update from Vaya Health and a request for CALEA accreditation for the Sheriff's office.

• Application for three no-match grants: $8,000 for a Mass Care Shelter Exercise, up to $25,000 from Duke Energy for AEDs and shelter supplies, and $31,854.56 for two new message boards
• Design services for the Northern Granville Senior Center
• Approval of an easement agreement for Granville Health System
• Purchase of an HP Design Jet T2600DP 36" printer
• Refund of $168.00 in excise stamp tax to Warren Shackleford Thomas PLLC

The Board approved several high-cost security and infrastructure upgrades, including a body scanner for the Detention Center and CALEA accreditation for the Sheriff's Office. They also authorized design negotiations for the Northern Granville Senior Center and approved three no-match grants for emergency management.

• Approved $185,000 purchase of Tek84 Intercept Whole Body Scanner System (unanimous)
• Approved $16,950 CALEA accreditation contract and $4,065 annual fee (unanimous)
• Approved beginning design negotiations with Oakley Collier Architects for Northern Granville Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved three no-match grants totaling $68,854.56 for emergency exercises, AEDs, and message boards (unanimous)
• Approved $16,211.06 for HP DesignJet T2600DR printer and 5-year maintenance contract (unanimous)
• Approved late application for Disabled Veterans Exclusion for Evelyn Nance (unanimous)
• Tabled late application for Elderly Exclusion for Mildred Goss for further research
• Approved easement agreement for Granville Health System utility improvements (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a sponsorship program and installation of a donor mural at the Granville Athletic Park. The meeting also includes appointments to county committees and a request to transfer ownership of a retired K9.

• Proposed $30,000 not-to-exceed contract for Granville Athletic Park Sponsors Mural
• Proposed sale of K9 'Slick' to former handler Sgt. Wesley Parrish for $1
• Reappointment of Tejas “TJ” Bhagat to the Tourism Development Authority
• Appointment of Shurondia Williams to the Opioid Advisory Committee
• Discussion of employee recruitment and retention bonuses

The Board approved repurposing unspent salary and benefit funds to provide one-time bonuses for county employees, with a focus on public safety staffing. Other actions included approving a $30,000 budget for a park sponsors mural and several board appointments. The Board also approved the retirement and sale of a Sheriff's Office canine for $1.

• Approved $965,000 for one-time employee recruitment and retention bonuses (Unanimous)
• Approved Granville Athletic Park Sponsors Mural fabrication and installation not to exceed $30,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved retirement and sale of canine 'Slick' to former handler for $1 (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Tejas “TJ” Bhagat to Granville County Tourism Development Authority (Unanimous)
• Appointed Shurondia Williams to Opioid Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Appointed Lawrence Lunsford as alternate to South Granville Memorial Gardens Board of Trustees (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Jimmy Gooch to South Granville Water & Sewer Authority (Unanimous)
• Appointed Larry Hester to Veterans Affairs Committee (Approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and the Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Committee participated in an interactive asset mapping session led by The John R. McAdams Company. The session focused on identifying community strengths, gaps, and challenges to inform a 10-year Parks, Greenways and Recreation Master Plan. No formal legislative actions were taken.

• Participated in interactive asset mapping session for recreation planning
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will officially appoint Drew Cummings as County Manager and administer his oath of office. The meeting also includes discussions on grant programs, social services equipment, and the disposal of surplus vehicles.

• Appointment of Drew Cummings as County Manager
• Declaration of surplus for six vehicles from the Sheriff's Department and Solid Waste
• Computer purchases for Social Services
• Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) FY 2023
• Connect Holding II, LLC GREAT Grant Partnership

The Board unanimously appointed Drew Cummings as County Manager and administered the Oath of Office. The Board also approved several grants and partnerships, including a $1.34M broadband partnership and joining an opioid lawsuit against McKinsey & Company.

• Appointed Drew Cummings as County Manager (unanimous)
• Approved $20,625 Emergency Management Performance Grant (6-0)
• Accepted $215,684.91 Homeland Security Grant Program awards (6-0)
• Approved $16,448.04 in laptop purchases for Social Services (unanimous)
• Confirmed $1,338,876 broadband partnership with Connect Holding II, LLC (6-0)
• Joined opioid lawsuit against McKinsey & Company, Inc. (6-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Zelodis Jay as voting delegate for NCACC conference (5-1)
• Approved surplus vehicle sales and prior meeting minutes (consent agenda)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and a contingency summary. The meeting includes decisions on several equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office and the Detention Center, as well as tax refund approvals.

• Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Purchase requests for Sheriff's vehicles and a Detention Center body scanner
• Tax refunds of $48,517.31 and releases of $82,659.74 from August 2022
• Server infrastructure refresh purchase and contract with Apple Rock for Board of Elections
• Paytel contract for the Detention Center

The Board approved Budget Amendment #1 for FY 2022-2023, totaling $1,762,505 in expenditures, including funds for a county manager search, 911 paging system replacement, and court complex repairs. They also introduced Drew Cummings as the new County Manager, effective October 17, 2022, and approved several other items including vehicle purchases, server infrastructure refresh, and a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans.

• Approved Budget Amendment #1 for FY 2022-2023 totaling $1,762,505 (unanimous)
• Approved $127,882.48 for three sheriff's vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved $591,500 for server infrastructure refresh (unanimous)
• Approved $20,184 for remote-controlled lighting at GAP baseball fields (unanimous)
• Approved up to $20,000 for eCourts CRAVE cabling project (unanimous)
• Approved $26,190.63 contract with Apple Rock for election equipment (unanimous)
• Tabled detention center body scanner purchase for further evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved creating RFQ for groundwater consulting services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a 5310 Transportation Grant for the In-Town Oxford Fixed Route. The meeting also includes reviews of sheriff's vehicle purchases and animal control operating hours.

• Public hearing: 5310 Transportation Grant - In-Town Oxford Fixed Route
• Sheriff's Vehicles Purchase Request
• Animal Control Change of Operating Hours
• Appointments for Library System Board of Trustees, Economic Development Advisory Board, and Opioid Advisory Committee
• Late Application for Disabled Veteran tax matters

The Board approved a $161,000 NC DOT 5310 Transportation Grant application for senior services, with a 10% local match of $16,100 to be included in the FY 2023-2024 budget. The grant funds an in-town Oxford fixed route for seniors, operating Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Board also approved several appointments, vehicle purchases, and operational changes, including closing the Animal Shelter to the public on Mondays and extending Saturday hours.

• Approved $161,000 NC DOT 5310 Transportation Grant for senior services (5-0)
• Approved late application for Disabled Veterans Exclusion for Frederick Dimon (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two undercover vehicles for Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit up to $100,000 from Asset Forfeiture funds (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Library System Board of Trustees: Lynn Allred (District 1), Anne Payne (District 5), Martha Wrenn (District 2) (5-0 each)
• Approved reappointments to Economic Development Advisory Board: Bobby E. Talley Jr., Marshall Tanner, Kathrine Noel, Wilma Moore, John Martin (5-0 each)
• Approved four new positions to Opioid Advisory Committee: Veteran, Addiction Treatment, Citizen, and Peer-Support representatives (5-0)
• Approved Animal Shelter hours change: closed to public Mondays, open Saturdays 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved authorizing Administration to act as recipient of $400,000 FEMA grant for NC State Highway Patrol VIPER equipment (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners met in special session and unanimously voted to enter closed session to interview candidates for the County Manager position, as allowed by state law. After the closed session, the board unanimously voted to return to regular session and then adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Entered closed session to interview county manager candidates (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session after closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several items including social services training contracts, vehicle purchases, and tax refunds. The agenda also includes a recommendation to appoint a new member to the Granville County Fire Commission.

• Approval of tax refunds, releases, and write-offs for May, June, and July 2022
• Appointment of Jonathan Hayes to the Granville County Fire Commission
• Social Services leadership training contracts not to exceed $15,000 (R. Adams and Associates LLC) and $17,500 (DMHR Services LLC)
• Purchases for Animal Control vehicles, Inspection trucks, and Sheriff's vehicles
• Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Master Plan Consultant Contract

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved a $119,725 contract with John R. McAdams Company for a Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Master Plan, and approved a series of pay schedule changes for county employees, including moving most to bi-weekly pay. The board also approved a 5% county match for a school facility renovation grant application in a 5-1 vote, with Commissioner Hinman opposed. Several other contracts and purchases were approved, including a $692,250 leachate tank contract and three sheriff's vehicles.

• Approved $119,725 contract with John R. McAdams for parks master plan (6-0)
• Approved 5% county match for school facility grant (5-1, Hinman opposed)
• Approved pay schedule changes: sheriff's to 28-day, part-time aligned, others bi-weekly (6-0 each)
• Approved $692,250 leachate tank contract with Haren Construction (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 3 Dodge Durangos for sheriff's office, $114,266.25 total (6-0)
• Approved Tyler Technologies HR/payroll software contract (6-0)
• Approved animal control vehicle purchases: F250 and F150, $76,406.21 total (6-0)
• Denied solid waste fee refund request from Deborah C. Joyce (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners met in a special session and unanimously voted to enter closed session to continue the county manager applicant process, citing personnel matters under state law. After the closed session, the board unanimously returned to regular session and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Entered closed session for county manager applicant process (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 5:32 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting via Zoom on August 4, 2022, and immediately went into closed session to continue the county manager applicant process, as permitted by state law. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 a.m.

• Went into closed session for personnel matters (county manager applicant process)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners met in a special session on July 19, 2022, and unanimously voted to enter a closed session to review County Manager applications, citing personnel matters under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6). The board returned to regular session and adjourned without taking any other substantive actions.

• Entered closed session to review County Manager applications (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 4:29 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners met in a special session on July 11, 2022, and unanimously voted to enter closed session to review County Manager applications under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6). After the closed session, the board returned to open session and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Unanimously entered closed session to review County Manager applications
• Unanimously returned to regular session after closed session
• Unanimously adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a $100,000 fund transfer for the Triangle North-Granville industrial site. Other items include recreation mini-grants, sheriff's office equipment, and staff introductions.

• $100,000 fund transfer to Kerr-Tar Regional EDC for Triangle North-Granville
• Recreation mini-grants totaling $83,164.41 for various local projects
• $12,500 Petco Love grant presentation for Granville County Animal Control
• Technical support technology and equipment for the Sheriff's Office
• Demolition of vacant residential buildings

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved a $100,000 fund transfer to the Kerr-Tar Regional Economic Development Corporation for site development at Triangle North-Granville. They also approved several contracts, including a $21,440 traffic improvement project at the Wilton Convenience Site and a $24,750 demolition contract for properties in Stovall. The board made multiple appointments to county boards and committees, and honored former Commissioner Mike Warren with a proclamation.

• Approved $100,000 transfer to Kerr-Tar Regional EDC for Triangle North-Granville (unanimous)
• Awarded $21,440 contract to Minority Trade Services for Wilton Convenience Site improvements (unanimous)
• Awarded $24,750 demolition contract to D.H. Griffin Wrecking Company for Stovall properties (unanimous)
• Approved $4,920 and $25,451 for sheriff's office technology from asset forfeiture funds (unanimous)
• Approved $83,164.41 in Parks, Greenways, and Recreation mini-grants for FY 2022-2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Commission appointments, with one later voided (unanimous)
• Reappointed Tim Currin and Michael W. Young to Industrial Facilities Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Stormwater Utility Services Manager scope of services up to $120,000 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Budget Amendment #8 for FY 2021-2022, which included adjustments for IT, inspections, soil conservation, stormwater, and the county health plan. The board also unanimously approved a $5,000 sign-on bonus for new detention staff hired between July 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023, and a $5,000 retention bonus for existing detention staff, both paid in installments tied to continued employment and certification. The board then entered closed session for a personnel matter and adjourned.

• Approved Budget Amendment #8 for FY 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 sign-on bonus for new detention staff hired July 1, 2022 – July 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 retention bonus for detention staff hired before July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Went into closed session for personnel matter (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:52 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and consider a budget amendment for the current fiscal year. The meeting includes public hearings regarding the Town of Stovall's request to join the fire protection district and an economic development project named Project Pizza.

• Public hearing on Town of Stovall joining the Granville County Fire Protection Service District
• Public hearing for Economic Development - Project Pizza
• Budget Amendment #7 for FY 2021-2022 including $82,500 for Sheriff's Department overages
• Security enhancements for County Administration Offices at 104 Belle Street
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget discussion

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget ordinance totaling $80,245,199 for the General Fund, along with the Compensation and Classification Plan and Fee Manual. The budget includes a $470,000 first-year payment to Granville County Public Schools for salary decompression, a new Finance Technician position, and two fund balance assignments: $2 million for recreation and other county uses and $500,000 for fire services. The Board also approved a $50,000 incentive package for D'Artagnan's relocation to Oxford and expanded the fire protection service district to include the Town of Stovall.

• Approved FY 2022-23 budget ordinance, $80.2M General Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $470,000 first installment to Granville County Schools for salary decompression (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 incentive package for D'Artagnan relocation to 325 Lewis St, Oxford (unanimous)
• Approved expanding fire protection service district to include Town of Stovall, effective July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $511,251 Home and Community Care Block Grant with $56,806 county match (unanimous)
• Approved $10,186 security enhancements contract for 104 Belle St offices with Sonitrol Integrated Security (unanimous)
• Approved $20,574.77 PowerDMS software purchase for Sheriff's Office from forfeiture funds (unanimous)
• Appointed Douglas P. 'Doug' Logan as Interim County Manager starting week of July 10, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and consider a rezoning request on Old Highway 75. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, tax refunds, and a service agreement. The board will also discuss a request to waive a late listing penalty and a grant application for a shade canopy at the GAP Amphitheater.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2022-2023 budget
• Rezoning application on Old Highway 75 southeast of Oxford
• Budget Amendment #6 for FY 2021-2022 (includes $870,000 for E-911 simulcast paging system, $500,000 for school capital outlay)
• Request to waive late listing penalty
• Grant application for GAP Amphitheater shade canopy

The Board approved a $1.88M budget amendment for FY2021-2022, a rezoning of 31.685 acres on Old Highway 75 to industrial, and a land development code amendment requiring 10% open space for active recreation in major subdivisions with a $500 per lot recreation fee. It also approved a letter supporting Vaya Health's request to delay the state's Children and Families Specialty Plan RFP, and denied a taxpayer's request to waive a late listing penalty.

• Approved Budget Amendment #6 for FY2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 31.685 acres on Old Highway 75 from AR-40 to I-2 (unanimous)
• Approved land development code amendment requiring 10% open space for active recreation and $500 per lot recreation fee (unanimous)
• Approved letter supporting Vaya Health's request to delay CFSP RFP (unanimous)
• Denied request to waive late listing penalty for mobile home (unanimous)
• Approved sale of K-9 Raven to Deputy Nate Davis for $2,500 (5-2)
• Approved T-Mobile Hometown Grant application for $50,000 for GAP amphitheater shade canopy (unanimous)
• Approved JCPC County Funding Plan of $246,669 total (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session and approved $3,732,343 in funding enhancements for the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget, including EMS subsidy, hospital plant operations, school inflationary funding, and public health items. The board also changed the August regular meeting date to August 8, 2022, and approved a survey contract for Triangle North Granville. Several service expansions were held for further discussion, and a public hearing on the recommended budget is set for June 6, 2022.

• Approved $3,732,343 in funding enhancements for FY 2022-23 budget (6-0, Hinman abstained)
• Changed August regular meeting to Monday, August 8, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved exempting County from Mini-Brooks Act and contracting Summit Engineering for survey up to $17,200 (unanimous)
• Held service expansions totaling ~$2.6M for further discussion (401(K), Detention staff, Sheriff staffing, etc.)
• Included recurring service expansions of $165,343 in proposed budget (mileage rate, Wi-Fi hotspots, part-time pay increases)
• Included non-recurring service expansions of $1,045,491 in proposed budget (HR/Payroll system, server infrastructure, school capital outlay)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss the search for a County Manager. They approved a contract with Developmental Associates, LLC for up to $22,250 to assist in the search. The board also entered a closed session to discuss an economic development matter, then adjourned.

• Approved contract with Developmental Associates, LLC for county manager search, not to exceed $22,250 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for economic development discussion (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session after closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 4:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding economic development for Project Diamond and receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. The meeting also includes a presentation from Vaya Health and a review of contingency fund expenditures.

• Public hearing for Economic Development - Project Diamond
• Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Presentation
• Proposal to suspend fees for animal rescue organizations
• Review of General Fund contingency expenditures, including $575,000 for replacement radios
• Approval of updated Record Retention & Disposition Schedules

The Board approved a $250,000 incentive package for Project Diamond (CertainTeed Corporation), including a $62,500 match for the One NC Grant, a $12,500 match for the Building Reuse Grant, and a $175,000 cash incentive. The Board also scheduled a public hearing for the FY 2022-2023 budget and approved a resolution to consider adding the Town of Stovall to the Fire Protection Service District. Other actions included approving two One-Stop voting sites for a potential runoff election, suspending animal rescue pull fees, and appropriating $500,000 for school capital outlay.

• Approved $250,000 incentive package for CertainTeed expansion (unanimous)
• Approved budget public hearing for June 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved public hearing for Stovall fire district inclusion (unanimous)
• Approved two One-Stop voting sites for potential runoff (unanimous)
• Approved limited-time suspension of animal rescue pull fees (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 for school Category 1 capital outlay (unanimous)
• Approved compensatory time payout for two exempt positions (unanimous)
• Appointed Chad McHenry to Environmental Affairs Committee (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the CDBG closeout for Strong Arm Baking. The body is also reviewing financial summaries, tax refunds, and the FY 2022 audit contract.

• Public Hearing: CDBG Closeout for Strong Arm Baking
• FY 2022 Audit Contract
• Tax refunds ($2,770.68), releases ($1,676.06), and write-offs ($19.45) for March 2022
• Proposed $1,061.00 excise stamp tax refund to Cross & Brummitt, LLP
• Contingency Summary for FY 2021-2022 Budget

The Board unanimously approved the closeout of a $300,000 Community Development Block Grant for Strong Arm Baking, a bakery in downtown Oxford. The Board also approved the FY 2022 audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co., approved new names for Social Services offices, and accepted the resignation of County Manager Michael S. Felts, effective July 31, 2022.

• Approved closeout of $300,000 CDBG for Strong Arm Baking (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 audit contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co. (unanimous)
• Approved Social Services office names for Oxford, Butner-Creedmoor, and Child Support locations (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds, releases, and write-offs (unanimous)
• Accepted County Manager Michael S. Felts' resignation, effective July 31, 2022
• Approved refund of excise stamp tax of $1,061 to Cross & Brummitt, LLP (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss public safety equipment purchases and a COVID-19 grant application. The body will also review a contingency summary for the FY 2021-2022 budget and various advisory committee appointments.

• Purchase of 20 Motorola portable and 16 mobile radios for $159,541.85
• Purchase of 9 VP5430 Viking Portable radios for detention officers for $16,313.40
• Application for an $80,000 COVID-19 Support Grant for the detention center
• Approval of the FY 2021-2022 Contingency Summary
• Utility Billing Audit Services Agreement

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners met to discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, totaling $11.74 million. The Board reached consensus to direct the County Manager to develop a funding distribution plan that includes broadband ($3.1M), Granville County Public Schools air quality improvements ($500,000), water and sewer infrastructure, and hospital projects, with the remaining funds placed in the Replace Lost Revenue category for flexibility. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Consensus to allocate $3.1M for broadband projects
• Consensus to allocate $500,000 for Granville County Public Schools air quality improvements
• Consensus to direct County Manager to develop ARPA funding plan including water/sewer infrastructure and hospital projects
• Consensus to place remaining ARPA funds in Replace Lost Revenue category for flexibility
• Agreed to address food insecurity, fire department needs, and Health Department surge funding during regular budget process

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed Fire Protection Service District. The body is also considering a consulting contract for the Sheriff's Office and various equipment purchases.

• Public hearing on Proposed Fire Protection Service District
• Consulting contract with Bailess Group LLC for the Sheriff's Office not to exceed $73,000
• Purchase of HVAC unit for District Court Room
• Furniture purchase for Dept. of Social Services Butner
• FY 2022 Emergency Management Capacity Building Competitive Grant (CBCG) application

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution establishing the Granville County Fire Protection Service District to fund fire and rescue services in unincorporated areas, effective July 1, 2022. The board also approved several other items, including a consulting contract for the Sheriff's Office, an HVAC unit purchase, furniture for a new DSS office, and a grant application for emergency management.

• Approved resolution establishing Granville County Fire Protection Service District (unanimous)
• Approved $73,000 consulting contract with the Bailess Group for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved $16,700 purchase of HVAC unit for district courtroom (unanimous)
• Approved $82,012.15 furniture purchase for DSS satellite office in Creedmoor (unanimous)
• Approved $88,000 grant application for emergency management (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 consulting contract for Detention Center accreditation (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a contingency summary regarding fund balances and various departmental expenditures. The agenda includes discussions on grant proposals, equipment for the Sheriff's Office, and a property purchase in Stovall.

• Contingency Summary and Use of Fund Balance adjustments
• Stovall property purchase for future Senior Services North building
• Tactical Equipment for Sheriff's Office
• CityScape Agreement for Wireless Consulting
• Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program position

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved a GREAT grant partnership with Charter Communications (Spectrum) for a fiber broadband project covering over 2,500 households. The county will contribute up to $1 million in ARPA funds, with Charter contributing $8.9 million and the state up to $4 million. The board also approved a 2.75% cost-of-living adjustment and one-time cash bonuses for county employees.

• Approved GREAT grant partnership with Charter Communications for fiber broadband project (unanimous)
• Approved 2.75% COLA for full-time employees and $100/$50 cash bonuses (unanimous)
• Approved $100,446.96 purchase of tactical equipment for Sheriff's Office SRT team (unanimous)
• Approved $12,079 contract with McCorkle Sign Company for DSS South Branch signage (unanimous)
• Approved $31,157.50 transmission replacement for solid waste wheel loader (unanimous)
• Approved $12,280 and $298,053.85 task orders with Garrett & Moore for landfill work (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Stovall properties for future Senior Center project (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year extension of CityScape wireless consulting agreement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners met in special session solely to enter a closed session under attorney-client privilege. No substantive public decisions were made; the board adjourned after returning to open session.

• Entered closed session for attorney-client privilege (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 8:27 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a multi-day retreat covering various departmental updates and strategic planning. Discussions include the county's financial condition, debt levels, and upcoming projects for solid waste and economic development.

• Review of Financial Condition & Debt presentation by Steve McNally
• Landfill Construction Approval discussion
• Development Fees, Parks and Recreation, and Transportation discussions
• Annual Update to 2021-2025 Strategic Plan
• Emergency Communications Simulcast System Replacement discussion

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved being a joint applicant with Granville County Public Schools for a North Carolina Needs-Based Public School Capital Funds Grant up to $40 million for G.C. Hawley Middle School renovations, with a required 5% local match up to $2 million. The Board also awarded a construction contract to Shamrock Environmental Corporation for the MSW Landfill Unit 2 Phase 2 cell construction at a not-to-exceed amount of $3,821,321.55. Additionally, the Board adopted the amended Granville County Personnel Policy effective immediately and approved a resolution calling for a public hearing on a proposed fire protection service district on April 4, 2022, with a rate cap of 15 cents per $100 property valuation.

• Approved joint grant application with schools for up to $40M for G.C. Hawley Middle School renovations (unanimous)
• Approved $3,821,321.55 construction contract for MSW Landfill Unit 2 Phase 2 to Shamrock Environmental (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Granville County Personnel Policy effective immediately (7-0)
• Approved resolution for April 4, 2022 public hearing on fire protection service district with 15-cent rate cap (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 4 sheriff's vehicles (2 Dodge Chargers at $28,000 each, 2 Dodge Durangos at $38,000 each) with forfeiture funds for equipment (unanimous)
• Approved leasing surveillance vehicle from Oxford Car and Truck at $500/month contingent on County Manager and Attorney approval (unanimous)
• Approved $869,400 simulcast paging system replacement from Motorola Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved earmarking up to $120,000 for Parks, Recreation and Greenways Master Plan Update (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a retreat featuring a presentation on establishing a fire protection service district. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a CenturyLink project proposal and updates from local municipalities.

• Presentation from NC Fire Chief’s Consulting regarding fire, ambulance, and rescue service districts
• Discussion of CenturyLink’s Great Grant Project Proposal
• Updates from the Mayors of Stem, Oxford, Butner, Creedmoor, and Stovall

The Board unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Lumen (CenturyLink) and/or Brightspeed, authorizing the County Manager to finalize a GREAT grant partnership for a fiber project. The county's contribution is capped at $2.1 million, funded with ARPA money. The Board also agreed that similar funding should be provided to all parts of the county where services are not available at this time.

• Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Lumen (CenturyLink) and/or Brightspeed for a GREAT grant broadband project, with a county contribution not to exceed $2.1 million from ARPA funds.
• Agreed that similar broadband funding should be provided to all parts of the county where services are not available at this time.
• Heard a presentation on a proposed Fire Protection Service District, including a recommended tax rate cap of $0.15 per $100 valuation, but took no action.
• Received updates from representatives of the Towns of Stem, Oxford, Butner, and Creedmoor.
• Received legislative updates from Representative Terry Garrison and Senator Mike Woodard.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding Economic Development Project Meel. The meeting also includes discussions on a fiber project partnership with CenturyLink and a 2024 tax revaluation project.

• Public hearing for Economic Development Project Meel
• Budget Amendment #5 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
• CenturyLink Partnership Proposal for Granville County Fiber Project
• Detention Center Pay Tel Contract
• Concrete pad construction at Butner site

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of 101A Professional Park Drive in Oxford for $830,000 using Granville Health System funds. The board also approved an economic incentive package for Project Frozen (Meel Corporation), a new household hazardous waste collection event, and several construction contracts. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $830,000 purchase of 101A Professional Park Drive for Granville Health System (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 match for One NC Grant and $7,500 match for Building Reuse Grant for Project Frozen/Meel Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved additional household hazardous waste collection event on May 14, 2022, with up to $30,000 funding (unanimous)
• Approved $137,470 for four Sheriff's Office vehicles from FY 2021-2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved $26,521 concrete pad construction at Butner Landfill with Carrington Clearing and Grading (unanimous)
• Approved Pearson's Appraisal Service for 2024 tax revaluation (unanimous)
• Approved $42,504 Clerk of Court office alterations with J.L. Williams Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $39,000 baseball dugout covers at Granville Athletic Park with Paul Williford Builder (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet virtually to review the FY 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report Audit and consider several board appointments. The meeting includes a review of the contingency summary and use of fund balances.

• FY 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report Audit Presentation
• Appointments for Orange Street Community Center
• Appointments for Emergency Services Committee
• Appointments for Firefighters Relief Fund Trustees Board
• Appointments for Senior Services Advisory Committee and Library System Board of Trustees

The Board of Commissioners unanimously accepted the 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report after a presentation by the auditor. They also approved the consent agenda, several appointments, and a proclamation for Alfred Toler's 90th birthday. The meeting was held via Zoom due to COVID-19.

• Approved consent agenda including contingency balances and prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved accepting the 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Alfred Toler's 90th birthday (unanimous)
• Approved updated roster for Emergency Services Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Brian Fisher to Firefighters Relief Fund Trustees Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Leroy Anderson, Dorothy Lyon, and appointed Hattie Jean Overton to Senior Services Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Helen Mitchell, Juanita Rogers, and Teresa Walker to Library System Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Went into closed session for personnel matters and returned to open session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a contingency summary and budget amendment #4 for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. They are also considering an ordinance amendment to close out the Law Enforcement Center and Animal Shelter construction project.

• Budget Amendment #4 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
• Project Ordinance Amendment #4 - Law Enforcement Center and Animal Shelter Closeout
• Stovall Senior Center land purchase of $81,071
• Transfer of $2,318,548 from the Law Enforcement Center construction fund to the General Fund
• Recognition of former Mayor Janet C. Parrott

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved a COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and face covering policy required by the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard. The policy applies to all county employees, requiring unvaccinated employees to undergo weekly testing and wear face coverings. The vote was 4-3, with Commissioners Cozart, Smith, Jay, and Gooch in favor, and Commissioners May, Karan, and Hinman against. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $450,796 budget amendment and a project ordinance amendment to close out the Law Enforcement Center/Animal Shelter project.

• Approved COVID-19 vaccination and testing policy (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda including Budget Amendment #4 ($450,796)
• Approved Project Ordinance Amendment #4 for Law Enforcement Center/Animal Shelter closeout
• Appointed Dorothy Hunt to Orange Street Community Center Board of Trustees
• Reappointed James 'Jim' Blaine to Granville Health System Board of Trustees
• Appointed T.J. Bhagat and reappointed Harry Mills and Lauren Roberson to Tourism Development Authority
• Approved preparing a proclamation for Dr. Helen Othow
• Recognized former Stovall Mayor Janet Parrott with a proclamation