Warren County public meetings in 2023

General

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to discuss property acquisition, public safety updates, and staffing requests. The body is reviewing a proposal to purchase 40 acres on US Hwy 158 Business West and a new fire protection contract for the Ebony Volunteer Fire Department.

• Proposed $241,440 purchase of ~40 acres on US Hwy 158 Business West for a community center
• Proposed fire protection contract for Ebony Volunteer Fire Department with a requested tax rate of .035
• Request for four state-funded positions to manage Medicaid expansion
• Proposal to replace comp time with on-call pay for CPS and APS employees at an annual cost of $15,390
• Report of $500,000 awarded to the Sheriff's Office for body cameras and radios

General

The Board of Commissioners will conduct its annual organizational meeting to elect leadership and appoint county officers. The body is also considering several capital project ordinances and service contracts.

• Capital Project Ordinance for Community Center: $600,000
• Capital Project Ordinance for 429 W. Ridgeway Street (Farmers Market Project): $1,050,000
• Contract for revaluation services with Pearson's Appraisal Service: not to exceed $652,922
• Engineering services for Bridge 126 Water Main Relocation (Perrytown Road Bridge): not to exceed $92,374
• Purchase of 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe for Sheriff's Office: not to exceed $71,983.67

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The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments, new personnel policies, and a spending plan for opioid settlement funds. The meeting also includes a request for state funding for the Kerr Lake Regional Water System Plant Expansion Project.

• Budget Amendment #2 including $50,000 for WIFI Fiber and $35,000 for Board of Elections roof repair
• Resolution authorizing the Warren County Opioid Settlement Spending Plan
• Resolution seeking additional state funding for the Kerr Lake Regional Water System Plant Expansion Project
• Proposed Tuition Reimbursement and Telework Policy amendments
• Resolution declaring surplus property for disposal via online auction

General

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a work session to review bi-annual reports and discuss several policy updates. Key items include potential changes to meeting attendance rules, personnel policies, and the county's opioid settlement plan.

• Proposed amendment to allow Commissioners to attend meetings virtually
• Review of design plan for 429 W. Ridgeway Street
• Proposed Personnel Manual revisions for Telework (up to 3 days) and Tuition Reimbursement
• Review of Warren County Opioid Settlement Plan
• Appointment of Deputy Finance Director

General

The Board of Commissioners will review Budget Amendment #1 for the FY 2024 Budget and discuss design plans for the Warren County Farmers Market Commons at 429 W. Ridgeway St. The meeting includes decisions on surplus property disposal and a network agreement.

• Budget Amendment #1 including $522,000 for property purchase and $45,000 for Magnolia/Soul City Park lights
• Appropriation of $75,000 from Solid Waste Fund Balance for transfer station paving
• Appropriation of $924,422 for school design and water damage repair via Lottery funds
• Approval of AccessOn Network Agreement and Deed of Easement
• Appointment of McKinley Perkinson to the Kerr Tar Workforce Development Board

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The Board of Commissioners will discuss several high-cost equipment purchases and property acquisitions for economic development. The meeting also includes appointments to the Research Triangle Regional Partnership and requests for state revolving funds for the Kerr Lake Regional Water System.

• Purchase of MCC7500E Radio Console System for Sheriff's Office for $552,715.35
• Property acquisition for economic development in the amount of $522,000
• Renewal of A+ Commercial Cleaning contract at an annual cost of $129,600
• Resolution to apply for State Revolving Funds for Kerr Lake Regional Water System upgrades
• Appointment of Brady Martin, Jim Whitley, and Angelena Kearny-Dunlap to the Research Triangle Regional Partnership

The Board of Commissioners approved the acquisition of 98 acres in Manson for economic development and a resolution to provide local matching funds for the S-Line Rail Corridor federal grant. Other key actions included approving a new radio console system for the Sheriff's Office and appointing a new Finance Officer and HR Manager.

• Approved $522,000 purchase of 98 acres in Manson for economic development (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to support S-Line Rail Corridor and provide local matching funds for federal grant (Unanimous)
• Approved $552,715.35 purchase of Motorola radio console system for Sheriff's Office (Unanimous)
• Appointed Nikki Dickerson as Finance Officer at $90,000 annual salary (Unanimous)
• Appointed Sierra Thomas as Human Resources Manager at $70,000 annual salary (Unanimous)
• Approved $129,600 annual contract renewal with A+ Commercial Cleaning (Unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of DSS In-Home Aides from part-time to full-time (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for State Revolving Funds for Kerr Lake Regional Water System upgrades (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two zoning ordinance text amendments. The board is also deciding on several equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office and a grant for a transportation training hub.

• Proposed zoning change to increase industrial built-upon area maximum from 36% to 75%
• Proposed zoning text amendment for lot width and building setback definitions
• Grant application up to $500,000 for Vance Granville Community College Transportation Training Hub
• Purchase of 39 Gammatech Durabooks for Sheriff's Office not to exceed $92,576.25
• Purchase of two Dodge Chargers for Sheriff's Office not to exceed $70,604

The Board of Commissioners approved two zoning ordinance text amendments regarding industrial built-upon areas and residential lot definitions. They also authorized several equipment purchases for the Sheriff's Office and approved a grant application for a transportation training hub.

• Approved increasing industrial built-upon area maximum from 36% to 75% (unanimous)
• Approved zoning text amendments for lot width and building setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 grant application for VGCC Transportation Training Hub with $100,000 local match (unanimous)
• Approved $85,224 CAMA software agreement with BI-TEK, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 39 Gammatech Durabooks for Sheriff's Office up to $92,576.25 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Dodge Chargers for Sheriff's Office up to $70,604 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of NEOGOV HRIS system not to exceed $93,000 (unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of Roanoke-Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department Extended Service District (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider an agreement with the Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments for the Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Americans. Members will also discuss county operations, facilities, and the Kerr Lake Regional Water System.

• Approval of Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Americans Agreement with Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments
• Appointment of Becca Mountz, Jennifer Ganser, and Erik Hilliard as Map Review Officers
• Discussion of Kerr Lake Regional Water System update
• Report on $1,000,000 OneNC grant and $500,000 Building Reuse grant for Glen Raven
• Report on $175,000 NC DOT Paved Trails and Sidewalks Feasibility Study Grant Program

The Board approved a Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Americans and appointed three Map Review Officers. Commissioners also directed the County Manager to identify site options for a community center, EMS substation, and transportation center.

• Approved Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Americans Agreement with Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing Becca Mountz, Jennifer Ganser, and Erik Hilliard as Map Review Officers (unanimous)
• Directed County Manager to find site options for Vance Granville Community College Transportation Center, a Community Center, and EMS Substation 3 (by consensus)

General

The Board of Commissioners will discuss amending the zoning ordinance to allow a maximum of 75% impervious surface area in industrial districts. The meeting also includes a request for a permit fee waiver for Habitat for Humanity and a resolution regarding the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe.

• Proposed zoning amendment: Industrial Districts maximum 75% impervious surface area
• Habitat for Humanity permit fee waiver request for 105 Northwoods Court ($175 + cost per square foot)
• Resolution urging Congress to provide federal recognition to the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe of North Carolina
• NC-DOT Rail Division S-Line update presentation
• GREAT Grant Award update for Zitel, LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved permit fee waivers for two Habitat for Humanity homes in Norlina and passed a resolution supporting federal recognition of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe. A public hearing and vote on zoning ordinance text amendments were tabled until August 7, 2023.

• Approved permit fee waivers of $325 plus cost per square foot for 106 and 107 Northwoods Court (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution urging Congress to support full federal recognition of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe of North Carolina (Unanimous)
• Tabled zoning ordinance text amendments regarding impervious surface area until August 7, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Victor Hunt as voting delegate for the NACo Business Meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved proclamation declaring July 2023 as National Parks & Recreation Month (Unanimous)
• Approved June 5 Regular and June 21 Work Session minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted May 2023 Tax Collectors Report and Tax Release Requests as information (Unanimous)

General

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the adoption of the FY 23-24 budget, including the pay plan and capital improvement plan. The session also includes progress updates on broadband expansion and economic development.

• Adoption of FY 23-24 Warren County Budget Ordinance and Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed $95,773.61 for outdoor fitness equipment and installation at Warren County Recreation Complex using ARPA funds
• Proposed $165,000 Capital Project Ordinance for AIA Water System GPS survey and GIS mapping
• Consideration of Budget Amendment 9, including a $3,782,165 transfer from ARPA Fund Balance to General Fund
• Proposed agreement with Spectrum for dedicated fiber build for Board of Elections and Parks and Recreation

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY23-24 Budget Ordinance and the FY24 Capital Improvement Plan. The board also approved the FY23-24 pay plan and various service agreements for county infrastructure and auditing.

• Approved FY23-24 Budget Ordinance and FY24 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved FY23-24 Pay Plan, reclassification requests, and new positions (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #9 to the FY23 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved AIA Water System GPS Survey and GIS Mapping Capital Project Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of outdoor fitness equipment for Warren County Recreation Complex (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Audit FY23 Agreement with Winston, Williams, Creech, Evans & Company, LLP (unanimous)
• Approved Spectrum agreement for dedicated fiber build and 3-year service for Board of Elections and Parks and Recreation (unanimous)

General

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the proposed FY24 budget, which is estimated at $41,271,691. The board will also consider a rezoning request for 1612 Eaton Ferry Road and a paving project assessment for Pleasant Hills Road.

• FY24 Budget Public Hearing (Proposed General Fund: $41,271,691)
• Rezoning request RZ-2023-01 for 19.488 +/- acres at 1612 Eaton Ferry Road from Residential to Neighborhood Business
• Greenways and Trails Project Ordinance in the amount of $100,000
• Pleasant Hills Road Paving Project Preliminary Assessment Roll public hearing
• Proposed 5% increase to monthly per gallon water and sewer rates

The Board of Commissioners approved several project ordinances, including a $100,000 allocation for Greenways and Trails. They appointed Nikki Dickerson as Interim Finance Officer and approved a contract for fairgrounds architectural services. No action was taken on a requested re-zoning for 1612 Eaton Ferry Road.

• Approved $100,000 Greenways and Trails Project Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved architectural/engineering services for Historic Warren County Fairgrounds not to exceed $114,000 (unanimous)
• Appointed Nikki Dickerson as Interim Finance Officer with a $5,000 salary increase (unanimous)
• Approved Assessment Roll for Pleasant Hills Road Paving Project (unanimous)
• No action taken on Re-Zoning Request RZ-2023-01 for 1612 Eaton Ferry Road
• Approved Resolution Opposing Senate Bill 675 (unanimous)
• Declared several vehicles surplus for online auction (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #8 to the FY23 Budget Ordinance (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board is reviewing a proposed $41,271,691 General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The session includes discussions on the Capital Improvement Plan and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Proposed 5% increase to monthly per gallon water and sewer rates
• Proposed $350,000 increase in current expense funding for Warren County Schools plus $75,000 for security
• Capital projects including $250,000 for Warren County Farmer’s Market and $200,000 for a CDL training facility
• Proposed 4% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for employees employed before June 30, 2023
• General Fund fleet purchases totaling $683,533, including a new ambulance and four Sheriff's Office vehicles

The Board reviewed presentations on the FY24 Budget and the FY24 Capital Improvement Plan. No substantive votes were taken on the budget or capital projects during this work session.

• Approved the May 17, 2023 Work Session Suggested Agenda (unanimous)
• Entered Closed Session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Returned to Open Session (unanimous)

General

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a proposed General Fund budget of $41,271,691. The session includes discussions on the FY 24 Capital Improvement Plan and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Proposed $41,271,691 General Fund budget
• Proposed 5% increase to monthly per gallon water and sewer rates
• Proposed $350,000 increase in current expense funding for Warren County Schools and $75,000 for school security
• Proposed $2,395,799 for Capital Improvement Plan projects, including $250,000 for the Farmer's Market and $200,000 for a CDL training facility
• Proposed $735,533 for fleet additions, including a new ambulance and four Sheriff's Office vehicles

The Board held a work session to review the FY24 Budget overview and discussed funding for paid firefighters and EMS positions. No final budget votes were taken during this session.

• Approved May 10, 2023 Work Session Suggested Agenda (unanimous)
• Entered Closed Session for Personnel Matters (unanimous)
• Returned to Open Session (unanimous)

General

The Board of Commissioners will receive the FY24 budget presentation and consider several contracts and ordinances. The meeting includes a request to set a public hearing for a rezoning application at 1612 Eaton Ferry Road.

• Budget Amendment #7 and revisions to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Ordinance
• Contract with Rightmyer Machine Rentals, Inc. for driveway paving at the Warren County Transfer Station
• Contract with Charter/Spectrum for broadband services via the G.R.E.A.T. Grant
• Public hearing request for RZ-2023-01 to rezone 19.488+/- acres at 1612 Eaton Ferry Road from Residential to Neighborhood Business
• Approval of the Water Shortage Response Plan and Resolution

The Board approved a Water Shortage Response Plan and a contract for driveway paving at the county transfer station. Members also passed Budget Amendment #7 and authorized broadband services through the G.R.E.A.T. Grant. A public hearing for a rezoning request at 1612 Eaton Ferry Road was scheduled for June 5, 2023.

• Approved Water Shortage Response Plan and Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $79,017 contract with Rightmyer Machine Rentals, Inc. for transfer station paving (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #7 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Charter/Spectrum for broadband services via G.R.E.A.T. Grant (unanimous)
• Set June 5, 2023 public hearing for rezoning request RZ-2023-01 at 1612 Eaton Ferry Road (unanimous)
• Approved revised Potentially Dangerous Dogs Appeals Board By-laws (unanimous)
• Approved amended Roanoke Wildwood Fire Protection Contract (unanimous)
• Appointed Barbara Espinosa and William Landis to the Planning Board (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved a new library policy and a proclamation for National County Government Month. Other agenda items consisted of presentations and discussions regarding park development, fire department staffing, and school construction and safety.

• Approved Fine Free Library Service Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation Declaring April 2023 as National County Government Month (unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2023 Work Session Agenda (unanimous)

General

The Board of Commissioners approved several grants for asset inventory and pump station replacement, as well as funding for transportation and park projects. The board also authorized the purchase of an emergency services vehicle and appointed three members to local councils.

• Approved $75,000 in additional FY23 funding for Kerr Area Transportation Authority (KARTS) (unanimous)
• Approved $71,614.85 bid from Carolina Recreation & Design for Magnolia Ernest Park picnic shelter (unanimous)
• Approved $54,107.12 purchase of 2023 Chevrolet 2500 Silverado for Emergency Services (unanimous)
• Accepted $150,000 State Reserve Grant for Asset Inventory and Assessment Work (unanimous)
• Approved $162,750 agreement with Rivers & Associates for Asset Inventory and Assessment Project (unanimous)
• Accepted $155,500 ARPA grant for Pleasant Hill Pump Station Replacement Project (unanimous)
• Approved planning services for Multi-Modal Pathway from Thomas & Hutton not to exceed $100,000 (unanimous)
• Appointed Kathy Harris, Eric Copeland, and John Franz to various county boards and councils (unanimous)