Guilford public meetings in 2020
29 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners is set to approve several major contracts and budget amendments, including a purchase for detention center security and construction management for a new Sheriff's Office building. The agenda also includes a contract for a county-wide property reappraisal and the addition of one Deputy Sheriff position funded by a state grant. Routine items include budget performance reports and board appointments.
- Approve purchase of Guardian RFID system for detention centers at an estimated cost of $344,108.25
- Approve Samet Corporation as Construction Manager at Risk for the Sheriff's Office Building with a $147,500 increase for pre-construction services
- Authorize a contract with Vincent Valuation LLC for county-wide reappraisal services not to exceed $400,000 total
- Approve receipt of a $186,667 Governor's Crime Commission Grant and add one Deputy Sheriff position
- Approve purchase of 1.83 acres at 3401 Huffine Mill Road for $46,000 adjacent to Northeast Park
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to review a proposed rule on COVID-19 civil penalties and approve two security purchases funded by CARES Act grants. The board considered buying 23 thermal vision cameras for $287,500 and two whole-body security scanners for detention centers for $314,930. Both purchases were noted as requiring no additional county funds beyond existing CARES Act allocations.
- Review and consider adoption of Guilford County Board of Health Rule 2020-449 regarding COVID-19 civil penalties
- Approve purchase of 23 IntelliSite Thermal Vision Cameras from Cumberland Group for up to $287,500 plus sales tax
- Approve purchase of two Tek84 Intercept Whole Body Security Scanning Systems for detention centers for an estimated $314,930
- Update on CARES Grant funding and outstanding requests presented by Emergency Management Division Director Don Campbell
Board of Commissioners
This organizational meeting focuses on administering oaths of office to newly elected and reelected commissioners, including Carly Cooke and James Upchurch. The board will also elect the Chairman and Vice Chairman for the 2021 calendar year. Additionally, the agenda includes approving annual bond reports for the Register of Deeds and Sheriff and adopting the 2021 regular meeting calendar.
- Administer oaths of office to newly elected Commissioners Carly Cooke and James Upchurch
- Administer oath of office to reelected Commissioner Melvin 'Skip' Alston
- Elect Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for 2021
- Approve annual bond report and performance bonds for Register of Deeds Jeff Thigpen and Sheriff Danny H. Rogers
- Adopt the Board of Commissioners 2021 Regular Meeting Calendar
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners is meeting to certify the November 3, 2020 election results for a $300,000,000 school facilities bond referendum. The board will also approve a memorandum of agreement with The Sandhills Center for behavioral health services and authorize a contract with Griffin & Strong, P.C. for a disparity study. Additionally, the board will approve a four-year contract with Zacchaeus Legal Services for property tax collection services.
- Certification of election results for $300,000,000 School Facilities bonds
- Memorandum of Agreement with The Sandhills Center for the Guilford County Behavioral Health Center
- Professional services agreement with Griffin & Strong, P.C. for a Disparity Study ($200,000 first year)
- Contract with Mark D. Bardill P.C. dba Zacchaeus Legal Services for property tax collection (up to $1,200,000 over 4 years)
Board of Commissioners - Work Session
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners met for a work session on November 19, 2020. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items and a closed session. The closed session was held to review and consider employee contracts and evaluations pursuant to N.C.G.S. §143-318.11 (a) (6). No other specific business items, votes, or decisions were listed on the agenda.
- Closed session held to review employee contracts and evaluations
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners will vote to adopt a new Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) that replaces the current development rules, allowing a one-year transition period. The board will also certify the results of the November 3, 2020 election for a $300,000,000 school facilities bond referendum. Additionally, the agenda includes approving a contract for property tax collection services and a professional services agreement for a disparity study.
- Adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) with a one-year transition period ending November 18, 2021
- Certification of election results for the $300,000,000 School Facilities bond referendum
- Approval of a four-year contract with Zacchaeus Legal Services for property tax collection, not to exceed $1,200,000 total
- Authorization to negotiate a disparity study agreement with Griffin & Strong, P.C., with $200,000 budgeted for the first year
- Public hearing on FY2022 grant applications for 5307, 5310, and 5311 transportation programs
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners held a virtual work session to discuss the draft Unified Development Ordinance, the Continuum of Care, and the Behavioral Health Crisis Center Oversight Committee. The meeting was closed to the public in person due to the pandemic, with access provided via webinar. No final votes were recorded in the agenda text, as these items were listed for executive overview and discussion.
- Executive overview of the Draft Unified Development Ordinance (Item 2020-404)
- Update on Guilford County Continuum of Care (Item 2020-402)
- Discussion of Behavioral Health Crisis Center Oversight Committee membership and draft Cone Behavioral Health contract (Item 2020-430)
- Scheduling of a COVID-19 Stakeholders Meeting
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Unified Development Ordinance, a major zoning update. The board also plans to approve a $280,000 expenditure to replace cubicles in the Greensboro Courthouse and a four-year, $375,000 contract for jail ministry services. Additionally, the agenda includes several budget amendments for public health programs and the purchase of easements for the Piedmont Greenway.
- Public hearing on the Unified Development Ordinance (zoning)
- $280,000 budget amendment to replace cubicles in the Greensboro Courthouse
- $375,000 four-year contract with UNITE Greensboro Ministry, Inc. for jail ministry
- $200,000 purchase of easements on Bandera Farms property for the Piedmont Greenway
- $603,148 budget amendment for Public Health Division CARES Act funds
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners held a virtual work session to consider an economic development incentive for DC Blox and approve 2021 employee health plan changes. The board also reviewed CARES Act grant funding updates and intergovernmental agreements with Greensboro and Whitsett. Additionally, staff presented the first-quarter FY 2020-21 budget update.
- Consider approval of an economic development incentive for 50% of tax revenue paid by DC Blox
- Approve contract with United Healthcare for Medicare Advantage plan at a rate of $231.80 per retiree
- Approve intergovernmental agreements with City of Greensboro and Town of Whitsett for COVID-19 reimbursement
- Receive budget update on Guilford County CARES grant funding
- Approve Option One for 2021 Group Health Plan changes
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners met to receive a Health and Human Services update and approve an interlocal agreement. The agreement allows the Town of Stokesdale to participate in the Guilford County Local Government COVID-19 Reimbursement Program. The agenda notes that no additional county funds are required for this action.
- Approve interlocal agreement with Town of Stokesdale for participation in Guilford County Local Government COVID-19 Reimbursement Program
- Receive Health and Human Services update
- Budget impact noted as 'NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS REQUIRED'
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a public hearing on an economic development incentive grant for DC Blox. The agenda also includes the approval of up to $25,000,000 in education revenue bonds for Piedmont Classical High School and several budget amendments. Additionally, the Board will adopt a resolution declaring October 2020 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
- Public hearing on economic development incentive grant to DC Blox (50% of tax revenue)
- Approval of up to $25,000,000 in education revenue bonds for Piedmont Classical High School
- Budget amendment: $4,700 AgVentures Grant for Cooperative Extension cattle equipment
- Budget amendment: $35,000 increase in Register of Deeds budget for postage
- Resolution declaring October 2020 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Board of Commissioners - Work Session
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners held a virtual work session to review capital projects and budget amendments. Key actions included approving a construction contract change order for the Adult Behavioral Health Crisis Center and amending the funding source for the Mental Health Facility Replacement Project. The agenda also listed a budget amendment for a school bond and sales tax referendum campaign.
- Approve $346,363 increase to Samet Corporation contract for Adult Behavioral Health Crisis Center, bringing total to $15,959,923
- Amend Mental Health Facility Replacement Project ordinance to replace $7,700,000 in state revenues with bond proceeds and fund balance
- Review budget amendment for school bond and sales tax referendum public education campaign
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners met to approve a consent agenda item regarding the Drug and Mental Health Recovery Courts. The board authorized the creation of seven new positions to facilitate the transfer of existing program employees and their accrued leave balances. A budget ordinance amendment was approved to allocate $350,781 in Other Revenues to the County Attorney's Office to manage these program funds, with no additional county funds required.
- Approve seven new positions for Drug and Mental Health Recovery Courts
- Authorize transfer of existing Recovery Court Program positions and employees
- Approve Budget Ordinance Amendment of $350,781 in Other Revenues
- Allocate $350,781 appropriation to County Attorney's Office (Recovery Courts)
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners is voting on a $5 million capital project for Guilford County Schools to repair windows, HVAC systems, and access controls. The agenda also includes budget amendments for public health grants, including $815,804 for CDC CARES Act funding, and the creation of seven new positions for Recovery Court programs. Additionally, the board will approve intergovernmental agreements for a local COVID-19 reimbursement program with six municipalities.
- Approve $5,000,000 capital project ordinance for GCS window, HVAC, and access control projects
- Approve $815,804 budget amendment for CDC CARES Act funding for Public Health
- Authorize creation of 7 new positions and $350,781 in funding for Drug and Mental Health Recovery Courts
- Approve intergovernmental agreements for the Local Government COVID-19 Reimbursement Program with High Point, Gibsonville, Oak Ridge, Pleasant Garden, Sedalia, and Summerfield
- Approve two Enhanced Voluntary Agricultural District (EVAD) applications
Board of Commissioners - Work Session
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners held a virtual work session to review the budget and reallocation options for Coronavirus Relief Funds. The agenda included updates on the Small Business Assistance Grant Program and Non-Profit Grant Programs. Additionally, the board discussed guidelines for the Extended Learning Program and a public education plan for the quarter cent sales tax.
- Review and reallocation options for Coronavirus Relief Fund budget (Item 2020-365)
- Update on Small Business Assistance Grant Program
- Update on Non-Profit Grant Program
- Overview of Non-Profit Arts and Culture Organization Grant Program (Item 2020-366)
- Discussion on Quarter Cent Sales Tax public education
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners reconvened to address unfinished business regarding a specific bond issuance. The body voted to approve up to $25,000,000 in tax-exempt education revenue bonds to be issued by the Public Finance Authority for the benefit of Piedmont Classical High School. The resolution states that this action is solely to meet Internal Revenue Code requirements and that no local taxpayer funds or County debt are involved.
- Approval of up to $25,000,000 in tax-exempt education revenue bonds for Piedmont Classical High School
- Resolution confirms no County debt, tax levy, or taxpayer funds are obligated by the bond issuance
- Meeting held as a reconvened session due to unfinished business from a prior meeting
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners met to approve a construction contract for an EMS Vehicle Decontamination Facility and an interlocal agreement for transit funding. The board also adopted a proclamation declaring August 2020 as Preparedness Month. These actions utilize CARES Act funding for mitigation, preparedness, and public transit operations.
- Approve contract with New Atlantic Contracting for $674,811 for EMS Vehicle Decontamination Facility
- Approve total budget of up to $870,000 from CARES Act funding for the decontamination project
- Approve interlocal agreement with Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA) for CARES Act funding
- Increase Transportation - Human Services FY 2020-21 budget by $95,000 in Federal/State Revenue
- Adopt proclamation declaring August 2020 as Guilford County Preparedness Month
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing on a proposed $25,000,000 education revenue bond for Piedmont Classical High School, with voting scheduled for the following day. The board also considers approving a $674,811 construction contract for an EMS vehicle decontamination facility funded by CARES Act money. Additional items include budget amendments for social services and transit, as well as board appointments.
- Public hearing on up to $25,000,000 in education revenue bonds for Piedmont Classical High School
- Approval of a $674,811 construction contract with New Atlantic Contracting for an EMS vehicle decontamination facility
- Budget amendment increasing Social Services Division budget by $273,002 for Home and Community Care Block Grant funds
- Interlocal agreement with Greensboro Transit Authority for $95,000 in CARES Act funding for public transit
- Reappointment of Beverly I. Williams and Wendy Cutler to the Commission on Aging
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners reconvened to consider a single item: an economic development incentive grant. The board voted on a proposal to approve a grant of up to $597,286 to Prepac Manufacturing US LLC. The meeting was held virtually due to the pandemic, with no public in-person attendance allowed.
- Consider approval of an economic development incentive grant up to $597,286 to Prepac Manufacturing US LLC
- Direct staff to execute the incentive agreement upon approval
- Sponsored by Brent Christensen of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to authorize the county to act as the purchasing agent for Guilford County Schools. The action involves buying computer devices for remote learning using $5,000,000 from the FY 2020-21 Local Current Expense Fund. The agenda states this will not increase the budget because $337,500 in sales tax will be booked as a receivable.
- Authorize purchase of computer devices for remote learning
- Use $5,000,000 from FY 2020-21 Local Current Expense Fund
- Book $337,500 in sales tax as a receivable
- Sponsored by Marty K. Lawing
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an economic development incentive grant for Prepac Manufacturing US LLC, with the vote scheduled for the following day. The agenda includes approving several contracts, including a $408,620 health contract and a $703,000 HVAC renovation project. The board will also authorize the purchase of computer devices for Guilford County Schools using coronavirus relief funds.
- Public hearing on up to $597,286 economic development grant to Prepac Manufacturing US LLC for 201 new jobs
- Approval of $408,620 contract with Wake Forest University Health Sciences for antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhea research
- Authorization to purchase computer devices for Guilford County Schools distance learning using $10,675,000 in coronavirus relief funds
- Approval of $703,000 contract with Bar Construction Company for High Point Mental Health HVAC renovations
- Approval of $907,059 contract with Frank L. Blum Construction for building envelope repairs at High Point Courthouse and Russell Street building
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners reconvened to address unfinished business from a previous session. The sole item on the agenda was the approval of a resolution supporting the issuance of up to $75,000,000 in tax-exempt bonds by the Public Finance Authority. These bonds are intended for the benefit of Masonic and Eastern Star Home of North Carolina, Inc., specifically to meet Internal Revenue Code requirements. The resolution states that no local taxpayer funds will be involved or obligated as a result of this issuance.
- Approval of up to $75,000,000 in tax-exempt bonds for Masonic and Eastern Star Home of North Carolina, Inc.
- Resolution confirms the bonds do not constitute a debt of the County or require a tax levy
- Sponsored by Alice Pinckney Adams, Esq., of Robinson Bradshaw, P.A.
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners met to select a voting delegate for the 2020 NCACC Annual Conference. The board also received a report on staff actions to allocate COVID-19 related costs to CARES grant funding. Both items required no additional county funds.
- Select voting delegate for 2020 NCACC Annual Conference (Resolution 2020-319)
- Receive report on allocating COVID-19 costs to CARES grant funding (Resolution 2020-279)
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners reconvened to address unfinished business, primarily focusing on a proposed $300,000,000 general obligation bond for school facilities. The board considered placing this bond question on the November 3, 2020 general election ballot. Additionally, the agenda included approving a TEFRA resolution for $15,000,000 in charter school revenue bonds and a $347,079 economic development grant to UPS.
- Proposed $300,000,000 general obligation bond for school facilities to be placed on the Nov 3, 2020 ballot
- Approval of TEFRA resolution for up to $15,000,000 in revenue bonds for The Point College Prep
- Economic development incentive grant of $347,079 to United Parcel Service (UPS)
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve a three-year contract with Wellpath, LLC for healthcare services at the county jails and juvenile detention facility. The board will also adopt a proclamation celebrating Juneteenth and approve a smaller engagement with Cherry Bekaert LLP for pension data auditing.
- Approve 3-year contract with Wellpath, LLC for jail and juvenile detention healthcare totaling $4,963,760
- Adopt proclamation celebrating Juneteenth on June 19, 2020
- Approve $6,500 engagement letter with Cherry Bekaert LLP for 2019 pension census data attest
Board of Commissioners - Work Session
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners held a work session to review general fund revenues, including sales tax collections. The agenda focused on funding recommendations for Guilford County Schools, covering operating costs, capital maintenance, and 2020-2021 reopening expenses. The board also reviewed fire department compensation schedules and updates on the Guilford Cares small business assistance program.
- Review of Guilford County Schools funding recommendations for operating, capital, and reopening costs
- Discussion of Fire Department compensation schedule comparison
- Update on Guilford Cares Small Business Assistance and Non-Profit Grant Program
- Review of ABC Bottle Tax revenue allocation
- Discussion of Economic Development Agency funding for Forward High Point Foundation and Southwest Renewal Foundation of High Point
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners met to approve three major purchases for Emergency Services funded by federal CARES Act recovery money. The agenda also included ceremonial items recognizing EMS Week and a local centenarian. One item regarding the purchase of ambulance chassis was removed from the new business section, though related items were approved.
- Approve purchase of five 157-inch modular ambulance boxes for $732,375 from Northwestern Emergency Vehicles
- Approve capital project ordinance for an EMS Vehicle Decontamination Station at 1205 Pepperstone Dr. for $636,000
- Adopt proclamation declaring May 17-23 as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week
- Present Centenarian Certificate to Ms. Daisy Greeson for her 100th birthday
- Item 2020-241 to purchase five Ford F550 chassis for $298,193.95 was removed from new business
Board of Commissioners Work Session
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners held a virtual work session to review and approve funding plans under the CARES Act. The body voted to purchase new ambulance equipment and construct a vehicle decontamination station to support emergency services during the pandemic. All proposed actions were funded by federal and state revenues, requiring no additional county dollars.
- Approval of CARES Act funds recovery plan (Item 2020-251)
- Purchase of five modular ambulance boxes for $732,375 from Northwestern Emergency Vehicles
- Purchase of five Ford F550 chassis for $298,193.95 from Piedmont Ford
- Capital project ordinance for an EMS Vehicle Decontamination Station at 1205 Pepperstone Dr. for $636,000
Board of Commissioners
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners met to approve a new external audit contract with Cherry Bekaert, LLP for fiscal year 2020. The board also affirmed the Planning Board's recommendation to approve a major buffer variance for the Sedgefield Country Club acquisition at 3201 Forsyth Drive. Additionally, the meeting included the acceptance of SCAAP grants and a review of the Public Health Division budget.
- Approval of external audit contract for FY2020 with Cherry Bekaert, LLP (Resolution 2020-174)
- Affirmation of Planning Board findings for major buffer variance for Sedgefield Country Club acquisition at 3201 Forsyth Drive (Resolution 2020-191)
- Acceptance of 2018 and 2019 SCAAP grants (Resolution 2020-153)
- Resolution declaring support for protection of Second Amendment rights (Resolution 2020-190)
- Resolution honoring the life and accomplishments of Mr. Fred McKoy (Resolution 2020-173)