Orange County, NC

Board of County Commissioners

Planning Board

Planning Board

Parks & Recreation Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will receive the tax collector's annual settlement for fiscal year 2025-26, approve a resolution accepting it, and issue the order to collect for FY 2026-27. The agenda also includes a regular agenda item on updating the process for selling county-owned real property, and a consent agenda with numerous routine items such as contracts, property tax releases, and appointments. Public comments are limited to one hour with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Tax Collector's Annual Settlement for FY 2025-26: current year collection rate 99.33%, including 99.38% real property, 97.16% personal property, 99.91% motor vehicles
• Approval of sale of 1.24-acre property, PIN# 9865614458, Hillsborough, NC
• Approval of FY 2026-27 Animal Control Services Contracts with Towns of Carrboro, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough
• Approval of NEOGOV multi-year contract and Carahsoft Technology Corporation contract for Proofpoint email security
• Approval to purchase four bus shelters

Human Relations Commission

The Orange County Human Relations Commission is reviewing applications from residents seeking appointment to county boards and commissions, including the Human Relations Commission and the Parks and Recreation Council. The agenda consists of applicant statements detailing their backgrounds, reasons for serving, and potential contributions to board diversity. No decisions or votes are scheduled in the provided text.

• Applicant statements for Human Relations Commission and Parks and Recreation Council
• Applicant cites experience with Board of Equalization and Review and prior board service
• Applicant mentions background in physical readiness, program planning, and risk management
• One applicant's position history includes Affordable Housing Advisory Board and Hillsborough Planning Board

Human Relations Commission

The Orange County Human Relations Commission is holding a full-day retreat to review the past fiscal year, plan events and priorities for FY27, and develop mid- and long-range strategies. The agenda includes sub-committee strategy sessions, budget discussions, and planning for marquee events like PMA 2027. This is a planning and discussion meeting, not a decision-making session on specific policy items.

• Close out of FY26 budget and review of FY27 budget
• Planning for PMA 2027 on May 16, 2027
• Pre-approved events: Blackwood Farms Event, Housing #1 on 10.10.26, Community Conversation in Feb. 2027, Housing #2 on 4.10.27, Housing #3 on 6.12.27
• Proposed proclamations for FY27 (Black History Month, Women's History Month, others)
• Development of sub-committee charters and priority statements

OCPT Staff Working Group

The Orange County Transit Tax District Staff Working Group is meeting to approve past meeting minutes, hear quarterly transit financial results, receive project updates from member agencies, and elect officers for FY27. The agenda is largely procedural, with the financial report and officer elections being the main substantive items.

• Quarterly Orange Transit Financial Results presented by Steve Schlossenberg
• Officer Elections for FY27
• Approval of nine sets of meeting minutes from Oct 2025 to May 2026
• Project Sponsor Updates from Carrboro, Chapel Hill, GoTriangle, Hillsborough, Mebane, Orange County, and Triangle West TPO
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

Animal Services Advisory Board

The Orange County Animal Services Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and discuss updates from the Animal Services Director on shelter and foster programs, including veterinarian staffing and a program manager position. The board will also receive budget updates and follow up on an inter-county collaborative subcommittee.

• Review and approval of June 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Follow-up on Animal Services Inter-County Collaborative subcommittee (Chair Michael Dempsey; members Cathy Munnier, Rhonda Patterson, Ellen Pearsall)
• Staff Appreciation Event recap from July 15, 2026
• Shelter and foster updates: clinic/relief vet staffing, program manager position, rabies clinic follow-up
• Budget updates from Christina Allen

Orange Unified Transportation Board

The Orange Unified Transportation Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several transit-related items, including updates to the OCPT Rider's Guide and Operator's Manual, the Title VI Public Participation Plan, and the Agency Safety Plan. The board will also review the STIP (State Transportation Improvement Plan) and the Bike-Ped Plan, with a focus on assigning local input points for regional projects in the SPOT 8.0 process. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per speaker.

• Review of OCPT Rider's Guide updates: ADA visitor paratransit policy (21-day service within 365 days), companion policy, pickup window (15 min before/after), and suspension levels (Level I: 30 days-3 months, Level II: 90 days-6 months, Level III: 180 days-permanent).
• Title VI Public Participation Plan update, required triennially, includes outreach to minority and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) communities.
• SPOT 8.0 regional impact local input point assignments for projects including Chapel Hill to Triangle Town Center BRT, Durham-Carrboro BRT, and Orange County to Alamance County BRT.
• STIP project: Grade separation at SR-1114 (Buckhorn Road) near Mebane (SPOT ID R230408, TIP RP-0013).
• Bike-Ped Plan review as part of planning items.

Planning Board

The Orange County Planning Board will consider a rezoning application for 20.51 acres at 9825 NC Highway 49, Cedar Grove, from AR to NR-CD, and make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. They will also receive a presentation on the draft Orange County Bike and Pedestrian Plan, postponed from July 1, and provide feedback. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and reviewing the planning calendar.

• Rezoning of 20.51 acres (PIN 9940-35-8007) at 9825 NC Highway 49 from AR to NR-CD
• Presentation of draft Orange County Bike and Pedestrian Plan
• Approval of July 1, 2026 meeting minutes and Ordinance Review Committee notes
• Planning calendar for August and September 2026

Planning Board

The Orange County Planning Board's Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) will continue reviewing Planning Director-initiated amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), primarily 'housekeeping' amendments covering several topic areas. This item was continued from the July 1 meeting. Attendance is optional and not required for a quorum.

• Continued review of UDO text amendment (omnibus amendments)
• Planning Director Cy Stober to present
• Meeting at Whitted Meeting Facility, 300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough

Board of Equalization & Review

The Orange County Board of Equalization and Review will hear property tax appeals and late-list penalty appeals. The board will also approve minutes from its August 5th and 6th meetings. This is a quasi-judicial body that reviews property tax assessments and penalties.

• Appeal by JoAnn Phillips for property at 7075 Shady Creek Trail
• Appeal by Tiffany Lacy for property at 130 S Estes Drive Unit H4
• BPP Late List Penalty appeal by DW Evans Electric ($192.91)
• BPP Late List Penalty appeal by Hall Real Estate Inc. dba Tony Hall ($10.95)
• BPP Late List Penalty appeal by Concise Networks LLC ($12.62)

The Orange County Board of Equalization and Review denied standing for 15 property appeals (11 based on perceived aggrievement, 4 on authorization issues), accepted the county's recommended value change for one property, and ruled on three late-listing penalty compromises. The board also approved minutes from two prior meetings.

• Denied standing for 11 property appeals based on perceived aggrievement (3-0)
• Denied standing for 4 property appeals due to lack of legal connection (3-0)
• Accepted county's recommended value change for PIN 9898876335, setting value at $544,200 (3-0)
• Accepted no change in value for PIN 9799028061.084, keeping $52,000 (3-0)
• Granted full compromise of late listing penalty for DW Evans Electric, reducing $193.03 to $0 (3-0)
• Granted full compromise of late listing penalty for Hall Real Estate Inc., reducing $12.32 to $0 (3-0)
• Denied compromise of late listing penalty for Concise Networks LLC, keeping $12.62 (2-1)
• Approved minutes from August 5 and August 6, 2026 meetings (3-0)

Commission for the Environment

The Commission for the Environment will hear a presentation on PFAS impacts on OWASA's operations and discuss draft guiding principles. They will also vote to accept the final draft of the State of the Environment Report. Other items include reviewing Community Climate Action Grant scoring tools, a Heat Action Cohort update, and sub-committee breakouts.

• PFAS impacts on OWASA operations presentation and community input on draft guiding principles
• Vote to accept final draft of State of the Environment Report
• Community Climate Action Grant review of mission, past successes, and scoring tools
• Heat Action Cohort progress update from Sustainability Intern Addsion Vlastnik
• New CFE candidate introduction and vote on June applicants

Board of Equalization & Review

The Orange County Board of Equalization and Review will hear property tax appeals from property owners. The agenda lists five specific appeals, including 58 individual townhome properties and several storage facilities, all presented by R. Gunn. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of these properties.

• Appeal by PRIII TRG Chapel Hill Owner LP for 58 individual townhome properties (parcel 9789353890, etc.)
• Appeal by University Chapel Hill Owner LLC for property at 600 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (parcel 9788395200L1)
• Appeal by Prime Storage Chapel Hill LLC for property at 6000 Ashley Wade Lane (parcel 9776581384)
• Appeal by Prime Storage Chapel Hill LLC for property at 7000 Ashley Wade Lane (parcel 9776489797)
• Appeal by Prime Storage Chapel Hill LLC for property at 93 Booth Road (parcel 9776585430) and 1000 Ashley Wade Lane (parcel 9776582516)

The Orange County Board of Equalization and Review heard six real property value appeals and approved all recommended changes, with no appellants appearing. The board set a collective value of $25,816,400 for 58 parcels owned by PRIII TRG Chapel Hill Owner LP, down from $27,721,600, and adjusted values on three Prime Storage Chapel Hill LLC parcels while leaving one unchanged. Staff also presented an information item on a new valuation methodology for Designed Rental Single Family Residence properties that changed values on 9 properties.

• Approved value change for 58-parcel group (PRIII TRG Chapel Hill Owner LP): set at $25,816,400, down from $27,721,600 (3-0)
• Approved no change for University Chapel Hill Owner LLC parcel 9788395200L1: value kept at $14,500,000 (3-0)
• Approved value change for Prime Storage parcel 9776581384: set at $494,700, down from $600,900 (3-0)
• Approved value change for Prime Storage parcel 9776489797: set at $979,000, down from $1,137,900 (3-0)
• Approved no change for Prime Storage parcel 9776585430: value kept at $490,900 (3-0)
• Approved value change for Prime Storage parcel 9776582516: set at $4,136,800, down from $5,210,500 (3-0)

Board of Equalization & Review

The Orange County Board of Equalization and Review will hear property tax appeals from six property owners, including Iris Chapman, Elias Ayoub, Robert Ferris, Lei Liu, Natalie Engelhart, and Wanda Edwards/Jacqueline Foushee. The board will also approve the June 30, 2026 meeting minutes and consider a consent agenda requiring a motion.

• Appeal by Iris Chapman for 6800 Doc Corbett Road
• Appeal by Elias Ayoub for 209 Manor Ridge Drive
• Appeal by Robert Ferris for 1207 Clearwater Farm Trail
• Appeal by Lei Liu for 107 Aster Place
• Appeal by Natalie Engelhart and Wanda Edwards/Jacqueline Foushee (412 Broad Street)

The Orange County Board of Equalization and Review heard five property value appeals and approved the consent agenda with one amendment. The board accepted county recommendations for no change on two properties, accepted recommended changes on two, and revised a recommended value on one. One appeal was removed from the consent agenda and rescheduled for a full hearing.

• Accepted no change for Iris T. Chapman Trustee, PIN 9838472938, value $503,664 (3-0)
• Accepted change for Elias George Ayoub, PIN 9778623351, value set at $705,800 (3-0)
• Revised value for Lei Liu, PIN 9880148767, set at $619,500 (3-0)
• Accepted no change for Natalie J. Engelhart, PIN 9799017509.003, value $162,100 (3-0)
• Accepted change for Jacqueline D. Foushee, PIN 9778987309, value set at $114,000 (3-0)
• Removed PIN 9886750052 from consent agenda and rescheduled for full hearing (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss filling a vacant position on the board. The meeting also includes a proposal to amend a restrictive covenant to allow the transfer of affordable housing units to a rental developer.

• Appointment for the vacant position on the Orange County Board of Commissioners
• Amendment of Restrictive Covenant for Weaver's Grove to allow transfer of 11 units to HOPE NC
• Acceptance of Great Trails State Grant for Seven Mile Creek Natural Area
• Proclamation honoring the late Maggie Ada Latta Lee

Agricultural Preservation Board

The Agricultural Preservation Board will discuss several topics, including a presentation on the TABLE food access program, a follow‑up on the Ag Viability and Farmland Stewardship Plan after the Board of County Commissioners approved a draft web version, and reports from Extension Service staff. The board will also review current and new membership applications that will be considered by the Board of County Commissioners on September 10. Additional informational updates will cover the VAD program, a grant application to the ADFP Trust Fund for a new Cost of Community Services Study, and the Ag Economic Development Grant review committee.

• Presentation about TABLE food access program
• Follow‑up on Ag Viability and Farmland Stewardship Plan (draft web version approved June 2 by BOCC)
• Extension Service staff reports
• Review of membership applications for BOCC consideration on Sept 10
• ADFP Trust Fund grant application for Cost of Community Services Study

Economic Development Advisory Board

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the process to fill the vacancy created by Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford's passing, including consulting the Orange County Democratic Party and a timeline to appoint by August 20, 2026. They will also consider adopting financing for the Crisis Diversion Center, potential changes to the Longtime Homeowner Assistance program, and a solicitation for offers on a county-owned property at 6823 Millhouse Road. A proclamation recognizing departing Health Director Quintana Stewart is scheduled.

• Discussion on process to fill BOCC vacancy following Commissioner Bedford's death
• Adoption of final financing resolution for 2026B installment purchase to fund Crisis Diversion Center construction
• Potential alterations to Longtime Homeowner Assistance (LHA) program thresholds and targeting
• Solicitation of offers to purchase county property at 6823 Millhouse Road
• Proclamation of appreciation for departing Health Director Quintana Stewart

Planning Board

The Orange County Planning Board's Ordinance Review Committee will review and comment on a package of Unified Development Ordinance text amendments. The amendments respond to North Carolina Session Law 2025-94, correct internal errors, and clarify standards for watersheds, stream buffers, landscaping, and home occupations. The committee is advisory only and will not take a final vote.

• Update UDO to comply with NC Session Law 2025-94, including raising stormwater disturbance threshold from 0.5 to 1 acre
• Eliminate one-year waiting period for resubmitting denied land use applications (rendered illegal by state law)
• Allow multiple principal non-residential uses in all economic development and activity nodes
• Expand allowances for outdoor storage of goods and minor home occupations to support small businesses
• Eliminate unique swimming pool fence setback and redundant erosion control waiver

The Orange County Planning Board's Ordinance Review Committee met on July 1, 2026, to review proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendments, primarily housekeeping changes. The board discussed frontage requirements, ADU regulations, minor home occupation permits, street trees, and landscaping buffers, but due to time constraints, postponed the remainder of the discussion to the next month's meeting. No formal decisions were made.

• Postponed remaining UDO amendment discussion to next ORC meeting

Planning Board

The Orange County Planning Board will receive presentations and provide feedback on two draft planning documents. The meeting focuses on the draft Orange County Trails Plan and the draft Orange County Bike and Pedestrian Plan.

• Discussion of the draft Orange County Trails Plan
• Discussion of the draft Orange County Bike and Pedestrian Plan

Board of Equalization & Review

The Orange County Board of Equalization and Review will hear property tax appeals from nine property owners, covering residential properties and land parcels. After the hearings, the board will handle administrative tasks, a consent agenda, and a motion to adjourn the 2026 board session.

• Appeal by Ardila Clavijo Leidy Carolina for 130 S Estes Drive Unit J5
• Appeal by Yvette Nurse Parrish for 1401 Parrish Road
• Appeal by Brian Dangler for 4 acres on Arthur Minnis Road
• Appeal by Shelby White for 10.23 acres near NC-54 W
• Motion to adjourn 2026 Board of Equalization and Review

The Orange County Board of Equalization and Review approved eight real property value appeals, setting values as recommended or revised, and approved the consent agenda except for four Prime Storage Chapel Hill LLC appeals, which were set aside for further discussion. The board also approved a new valuation methodology for Designed Rental Single Family Residence properties and scheduled post-adjournment meetings for August 2026.

• Approved no change for PIN 9799028061.097 at $131,600 (3-0)
• Revised PIN 9861011242 to $553,600 (3-0)
• Approved no change for PIN 9778723955 at $176,300 (3-0)
• Revised PIN 9861682958 to $21,000 (3-0)
• Revised PIN 9779423876 to $543,200 with -5% land adjustment (3-0)
• Approved change for PIN 9789994103 to $2,381,900 (3-0)
• Approved change for PIN 9799545089 to $482,400 (3-0)
• Approved change for PIN 9769120677 to $79,200 (3-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss several topics at this June 24th meeting, including concepts for recognizing the County Poor House Cemetery and the lynching of Cyrus Guy buried there, plus funding for ground penetrating radar at the site. Other discussion items include a proposed landmark designation for Montrose within Hillsborough's ETJ, a funding delay for architectural planning at the Historic Courthouse due to court staff security requirements, and a new proposal for historic buildings at Twin Creeks future park site. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is entirely discussion and informational items.

• Discussion of concepts for recognizing the County Poor House Cemetery site and the lynching of Cyrus Guy
• Funding request for ground penetrating radar survey of the Poor House cemetery site
• Proposed landmark designation process for Montrose in the Hillsborough ETJ
• Funding delay for architectural planning at the Historic Courthouse with court staff security issues
• New proposal for historic buildings at Twin Creeks future park site

Board of Equalization & Review

The Board of Equalization and Review will hold hearings for several property tax appeals. The board will also review recommendations for specific neighborhoods and draft policy information.

• Appeals for 124 Beechwood Drive
• Appeals for 718 Great Eno Path
• Appeals for 457 S. Greensboro Street
• Appeals for 409 Smith Avenue, Unit 101
• Review of recommendations for neighborhoods 5625 and 7418

The Orange County Board of Equalization and Review approved all eight property value appeals, setting new values as recommended by county staff, with one exception where the board revised the county's recommendation. The board also approved the consent agenda, the neighborhood 5625 review, and a draft of rules for county commission consideration. The board continued its review of neighborhoods 7418 and 7492.

• Approved revised value of $244,200 for Sofia Elizabeth Weinert's property (PIN 9778530601), reducing land value by 5% and adjusting condition and year built.
• Approved county-recommended values for appeals by Katherine Marie Hodges ($446,000), Jeffrey S. Marlin ($759,900), Barbara E. Roeber ($443,900), Falik Ornit Chiba ($1,273,900), Kyle Marion ($113,800 and $107,800).
• Denied change for Jeffrey White Heirs Et Al, keeping value at $54,700.
• Approved consent agenda with no revisions.
• Approved NBC 5625 review as presented, ordering land adjustments for four affected parcels.
• Continued review of recommendations for neighborhoods (NBC) 7418 and 7492.
• Approved Orange County BOER Rules 6.17 Draft as-is for BOCC consideration.
• Approved previous minutes from June 9, 2026, as presented.

Human Relations Commission

The Orange County Human Relations Commission will meet to discuss and vote on an update regarding the Blackwood Farms commemorative marker. The commission will also receive a County Update from the Office of Civil Rights and Civic Life, hear reports from sub-committees on outreach and community events, and consider an executive committee report on membership and a future retreat. Public comment is invited.

• Action Item: Blackwood Farms Marker Update
• County Update from Office of Civil Rights and Civic Life
• Executive Committee Report: membership, vacancies, and August retreat
• Sub-Committee Reports: Outreach and Engagement (tabling, outreach to organizations) and Community Events
• Public Comment (non-agenda items)

Tax Assessment Work Group

The Tax Assessment Work Group meets to hear an update on assessment improvement measures from the Orange County Tax Office and to discuss next steps. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of routine procedural items and a staff presentation.

• Presentation by John Burgiss and Chad Phillips on 'Implementation of Assessment Improvement Measures to Date'
• Discussion of next steps for tax assessment improvements

Animal Services Advisory Board

The Orange County Animal Services Advisory Board will welcome new applicants, review and approve previous meeting minutes, and take public comments. New business includes board appointments for three vacant positions: non-municipal, retail pet service, and animal welfare/advocacy. Old business covers a Staff Appreciation Day ice cream truck event and coordination with other county boards. The director will also provide shelter and foster updates.

• Board appointments for three vacant positions: non-municipal (applicant Angel Barnes), owner/manager of retail pet service (applicant Emily Feight), and animal welfare/advocacy (applicant Carla Julian)
• Staff Appreciation Day event planned with an ice cream truck in July
• Discussion of meeting with other county boards
• Shelter and foster updates from Animal Services Director Elizabeth Overcash
• Public comments on non-agenda items (3-minute limit)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on the FY2026-27 budget ordinances, setting a property tax rate of 68.05 cents per $100 valuation and approving a county fee schedule. The board will also discuss the ten-year Capital Investment Plan, approve a guaranteed maximum price for the Crisis Diversion Facility, and extend broadband service to unserved households via a Lumos agreement. Several consent agenda items include contracts, grant awards, and proclamations.

• Adoption of FY2026-27 budget with 68.05 cent property tax rate and fee schedule
• Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price for construction of the Crisis Diversion Facility
• Amendment to Network Development Agreement with Lumos to extend broadband to additional unserved households
• Acceptance of Ten-Year Capital Investment Plan and FY2026-27 CIP projects
• FY2026-27 employee pay plan including 2% wage increase and living wage of $20.02/hour

Board of Equalization & Review

The Orange County Board of Equalization and Review will hold a public hearing to consider 12 property tax appeals from owners challenging their assessments. The appeals include multiple properties owned by Jennie P Foushee and addresses such as 140 W Franklin St, 128 St Andrews Ln, and 4822 W Ten Rd. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and address a consent agenda.

• Hearing of appeal for Marshall Woodworth – PIN 9788278230, 140 W Franklin St, Unit 428
• Multiple appeals (four) filed by Jennie P Foushee for properties on Parrish Rd, Shannon Dr, Edwards Dr, and Knolls St
• Appeal for Serge Kavul – PIN 9844049164, 4822 W Ten Rd
• Appeal for Vera I Breeze – PIN 9864778994, 331 W Union St (owner not appearing)
• Consent agenda requiring a motion for approval

The Board reviewed and voted on 12 individual real property value appeals and a consent agenda. Decisions included accepting county recommendations, revising values based on economic modifiers or easements, and maintaining current values for certain properties.

• Approved May 26, 2026 minutes (3-0-0)
• Accepted no change in value for Marshall Woodworth appeal (3-0-0)
• Accepted recommended change in value for Richard Williams appeal (3-0-0)
• Accepted recommended change in value for Sophia Phan appeal (3-0-0)
• Accepted recommended change in value for Serge Kavul appeal (3-0-0)
• Revised value for Jennie P. Foushee appeal via 10% economic modifier (3-0-0)
• Revised value for Jennie P. Foushee appeal via -5% easement adjustment (3-0-0)
• Accepted no change in value for Jennie P. Foushee appeal (3-0-0)

Commission for the Environment

The Commission for the Environment will approve the draft meeting summary from May 11, 2025. It will receive a presentation from Piedmont Wildlife proposing to turn the farmstead at Twin Creeks into an operations base and nature center. The board will also hear a draft Orange County Trails Plan from Dave Stancil and vote on new member applicant Sonia Rovner. Additional items include discussion of the County Climate Action Grant, a PFAS update, and planning for the final State of the Environment report.

• Approval of draft meeting summary – May 11, 2025
• Piedmont Wildlife Center presentation to convert Twin Creeks farmstead into an operations base and nature center
• Draft Orange County Trails Plan presentation by Dave Stancil
• Vote on new CFE membership applicant Sonia Rovner
• Discussion of County Climate Action Grant funding status

The Commission for the Environment voted unanimously to recommend Sonia Rovner for membership to the Board of County Commissioners. The board also received presentations on the Piedmont Wildlife Center proposal and the draft County Trails Plan, and discussed updates on the Climate Action Grant, PFAS, and the State of the Environment Report. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from May 11, 2026 (10-0)
• Recommended Sonia Rovner for CFE membership to BOCC (10-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Orange County Board of Commissioners will discuss and decide on the FY 2026-36 Capital Investment Plan and approve the intent to adopt capital funding for FY 2026-27. They will also review the FY 2026-27 operating budget, adopt the county fee schedule, and set tax rates for the ad valorem, school district, and fire districts. A resolution of intent to adopt the FY 2026-27 annual operating budget will be approved for the June 16 business meeting.

• Approve FY 2026-36 Capital Investment Plan and intent to fund FY 2026-27 projects
• Discuss and decide on the FY 2026-27 operating budget
• Adopt FY 2026-27 county fee schedule
• Set FY 2026-27 tax rates: ad valorem 67.58¢/ $100, Chapel Hill‑Carrboro school tax 14.79¢/ $100, fire district rates ranging from 6.35¢ to 14.00¢ per $100
• Allocate $150,757,889 for FY 2026-27 Capital Investment Plan (including $29,466,204 county projects and $118,807,049 school projects)

Planning Board

The Orange County Planning Board will review a proposed rezoning of +/-15.5 acres in Chapel Hill and a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance subdivision regulations. The board will make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on both items.

• Rezoning application for +/-15.5 acres at 1651 Old Lystra Road, Chapel Hill
• Text amendment to Unified Development Ordinance subdivision regulations
• Approval of May 6, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of Planning Calendar for June and July
• Public comment period for agenda items

The board voted to approve the regular meeting minutes from May 6, 2026 with a unanimous vote. It also approved the training summary from the same date, again unanimously. No other actions or decisions were taken during this meeting.

• Approved May 6, 2026 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 6, 2026 training summary (unanimous)