Chatham County public meetings in 2020

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider the recommended FY22-28 Capital Improvements Plan and a $250,000 appropriation for the human services nonprofit funding process. The meeting also includes housing trust fund recommendations and a COVID-19 update.

• $250,000 appropriation for FY22 Human Services Nonprofit Allocation
• Approval of the FY22-28 Capital Improvements Plan
• 2020-2021 Housing Trust Fund Award Recommendations
• Multi-year contract for permitting and development software services
• MOU regarding the disposition of the former Central Services facility

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved the FY22-28 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) and several other items, including a $250,000 appropriation for the FY22 Human Services Nonprofit Allocation process, revisions to the Nonprofit Policy, and the 2020-2021 Housing Trust Fund Award Recommendations. The board also approved a refund of $533 in overpaid excise tax, a pyrotechnics display at Chatham Charter School, and the naming of three private roads. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved FY22-28 Capital Improvements Plan (5-0)
• Approved $250,000 for FY22 Human Services Nonprofit Allocation (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Chatham County Nonprofit Policy (5-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 Housing Trust Fund Award Recommendations (5-0)
• Approved $533 excise tax refund to attorney Chad Riggsbee (5-0)
• Approved pyrotechnics display at Chatham Charter School on Jan 8, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved naming of three private roads (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Town of Pittsboro and Board of Education for former Central Services facility (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The meeting consists of a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) work session and discussion of board priorities. No other specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

• CIP Work Session
• Board Priorities

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the FY 2022-2028 Recommended Capital Improvement Plan, ahead of adoption on December 21. No formal votes were taken, but staff presented budget increases of $3,857,945 for the Central Services Building and $3,873,651 for the Emergency Operations Center expansion, plus three new county initiatives. The board discussed funding strategies, school projects, and future projects, with action items including continuing negotiations with NCDOT and evaluating alternatives to a new detention center cell block.

• Reviewed FY 2022-2028 CIP ahead of December 21 adoption (no vote)
• Noted $3,857,945 budget increase for Central Services Building
• Noted $3,873,651 budget increase for EOC expansion
• Discussed three new county initiatives: Detention Center Cell Blocks, Athletic Field Lights, County Maintenance & Repair
• Moved Detention Center generator project to FY 2024
• Moved Silk Hope wastewater replacement to FY 2024
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a request to purchase a used dozer and approve a resolution declaring 2021 the Semiquincentennial of Chatham County. The agenda also includes appointments to the Firefighter Relief Fund Board of Trustees.

• Purchase of a used dozer
• Firefighter Relief Fund Board of Trustees appointment
• Resolution declaring 2021 the Semiquincentennial of Chatham County

At its December 7, 2020 regular session, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners swore in newly elected members Franklin Gomez Flores, Mike Dasher, and Karen Howard, then elected Mike Dasher as Chair and Diana Hales as Vice Chair, both by 5-0 votes. The Board approved its agenda and consent agenda, including the purchase of a used dozer, and adopted Resolution #2020-51 declaring 2021 the Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) of Chatham County. No one signed up for public input, and the meeting adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Elected Mike Dasher as Chair of the Board of Commissioners (5-0)
• Elected Diana Hales as Vice Chair of the Board of Commissioners (5-0)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved purchase of a used dozer and authorized the County Manager to sign the agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2020-51 declaring 2021 the Semiquincentennial of Chatham County (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider multiple rezoning requests and subdivision final plats for various properties. The meeting includes a public hearing on the recommended FY22-28 Capital Improvements Plan and contract awards for water infrastructure.

• Rezoning request for JNNJ, LLC at 10441 US 15-501 N
• Contract award for Bennett Water Tank Altitude Valve project
• Public hearing for the FY22-28 Capital Improvements Plan
• Conditional Use Permit for a 325-foot communications tower
• Rezoning request for K&B Investment Corp at 144 Old Lystra Rd

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on accepting $10,689 in federal immunization funds and appointing Ken Mack to the EDC board. Officials will also receive a presentation on the FY2022-2028 Capital Improvements Program.

• Vote to accept $10,689 in Federal Immunization Funds
• Appointment of Ken Mack to the EDC board
• FY2022-2028 Capital Improvements Program presentation
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda and consent agenda, including accepting $10,689 in federal immunization funds and appointing Ken Mack to the EDC board. They also received a presentation on the FY2022-2028 Capital Improvements Program and held a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No public input was given, and the meeting adjourned after reports.

• Approved agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
• Accepted $10,689 Federal Immunization Funds (5-0)
• Appointed Ken Mack to the EDC board (5-0)
• Held closed session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider amendments to the county’s zoning, subdivision, watershed protection, and flood damage prevention ordinances. The meeting also includes the annual State of the County report and several land use requests.

• Amendments to Zoning, Subdivision, Watershed Protection, and Flood Damage Prevention Ordinances
• Conditional use permits for two new communications towers in Cape Fear and Hickory Mountain Townships
• Final plat approvals for Briar Chapel subdivisions totaling 148 lots
• Lease agreement with Moncure Volunteer Fire Department for a radio tower site
• Site Host Agreement for an electric vehicle fast charging station in Smithfield

The Board of Commissioners approved conditional use permits for two new communications towers and a lease for a radio tower site, and scheduled public hearings for November 16 on zoning ordinance amendments and the 2021 revaluation. The Board delayed votes on two Briar Chapel subdivision final plats (Phases 13 and 14) until November 16 after residents and the Planning Board raised wastewater treatment concerns. All votes recorded were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved conditional use permit for a 350-foot communications tower at Moncure Volunteer Fire Department, 2389 Old US 1 (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for a 300-foot communications tower at the proposed Emergency Operations Center, 188 Innovation Way (5-0)
• Approved lease with Moncure Volunteer Fire Department Inc. for $40 ($1 a year for 40 years) for a county radio tower site (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to sign Guaranteed Maximum Price Exhibit A adding Phase 1 construction cost to Balfour Beatty's contract for the Emergency Operations Center (5-0)
• Approved ground and office leases for the Siler City Consolidated Health Campus (5-0)
• Approved site host agreement for an electric vehicle fast charging station in Smithfield (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for November 16, 2020 on Chapter 160D ordinance amendments and the 2021 revaluation schedule of values (5-0)
• Delayed votes on Briar Chapel Phase 13 Section 3 (59 lots) and Phase 14 (89 lots) final plats to November 16, 2020

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting and a regular session. Proposed actions include voting on edits to the Emergency Housing Fund policy and approving a backyard composting grant application. The Board will also hear presentations from NNP Briar Chapel, LLC and Old North State Water Company, LLC.

• Vote on edits to Emergency Housing Fund policy
• Approval of Backyard Composting grant application
• Resolution proclaiming November as Family Caregivers Month
• Presentation from NNP Briar Chapel, LLC
• Presentation from Old North State Water Company, LLC

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved edits to the Emergency Housing Fund policy, a grant application for backyard composting, a resolution proclaiming November as Family Caregivers Month, and resolutions setting the 2020 and 2021 meeting calendars. The board also received annual reports from the 4-H program and postponed presentations from Briar Chapel and Old North State Water Company to October 19, 2020. Public comments included concerns about Briar Chapel perimeter buffers and criticism of county health data.

• Approved edits to Emergency Housing Fund policy (5-0)
• Approved grant application to increase backyard composting (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2020-39 proclaiming November as Family Caregivers Month (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2020-40 amending 2020 meeting calendar (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #2020-41 setting 2021 meeting calendar (5-0)
• Approved minutes from August 17, August 27, and September 3 meetings (5-0)
• Postponed Briar Chapel and Old North State Water Company presentations to October 19, 2020

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on accepting $101,047 in COVID-19 response funds and $7,500 for maternal health innovation. Public hearings are scheduled for a new communications tower and two rezoning requests. The board will also review annual committee reports and discuss economic development in closed session.

• Acceptance of $101,047 in COVID-19 crisis response funds
• Rezoning request for Campbell Towing at 128 Vernie Phillips Rd
• Conditional Use Permit for a 325-foot communications tower at Silk Hope Fire Department
• $108,000 lease for the Board of Elections at 984 Thompson Street
• Contract for Ellington Contracting for Government Annex Phase II Renovations

The Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to submit legislative goals to the NC Association of County Commissioners, including removing rural broadband barriers, expanding Medicaid, approving a school buildings bond, protecting the property tax base, increasing senior services funding, redefining economic development tiers, and protecting local planning control. The Board also received annual reports from the Library Advisory Committee and the Environmental Review Advisory Committee, and held a closed session for economic development and personnel matters. All consent agenda items, including accepting $7,500 in Maternal Health Innovation Funds and $101,047 in COVID-19 funds, were approved unanimously.

• Approved legislative goals to submit to NCACC (5-0)
• Received Library Advisory Committee annual report
• Received Environmental Review Advisory Committee annual report
• Approved $7,500 Maternal Health Innovation Funds for telehealth
• Approved $101,047 COVID-19 Crisis Response Epidemiology funds
• Approved pyrotechnics display at Bennett Baptist Church on Oct 31, 2020
• Approved MOU with City of Sanford for joint water treatment engineering report
• Approved contract for Ellington Contracting for Government Annex Phase II renovations

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on intent to accept lease offers and authorize an upset bid process for the Consolidated Health Campus in Siler City. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding a rezoning request at 10441 US 15-501 N. The meeting includes the introduction of Pittsboro Town Manager Chris Kennedy.

• Vote on lease offers and upset bid process for Consolidated Health Campus – Siler City
• Public hearing for rezoning 5 acres at 10441 US 15-501 N to CD-O&I
• Introduction of Pittsboro Town Manager Chris Kennedy

The Board of Commissioners approved a lease offer and the initiation of an upset bid process for a consolidated health campus in Siler City. A rezoning request for a medical office in Baldwin Township was referred to the Planning Board.

• Approved intent to accept lease offer and authorize upset bid process for Siler City consolidated health campus (5-0)
• Approved May 23, 2019 and May 30, 2019 Budget Work Session Minutes (5-0)
• Referred rezoning request for 10441 US 15-501 N from R-1 Residential to CD-O&I to the Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several ordinance amendments proposed by Vickers Bennett Group, LLC. They will also consider a rezoning request for a self-storage facility at 72 Marvin Edwards Lane. Additionally, the Board is scheduled to vote on items including a sports lighting contract and road re-naming.

• Rezoning of 7.93 acres at 72 Marvin Edwards Lane for a self-storage facility
• Ordinance amendments by Vickers Bennett Group, LLC regarding mixed-use development
• Musco Sports Lighting contract for BC Park 1
• Temporary amendment to the Co-ed adult softball fee
• Re-naming of the Wagon Trace private road

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included renaming a private road, a temporary fee change for co-ed adult softball, a Musco Sports Lighting contract, and a resolution proclaiming September 2020 as Senior Center Month. The board held public hearings on three Vickers Bennett Group requests to amend zoning, subdivision, and watershed ordinances, and on a rezoning request by 919 Storage LLC, but took no final action on any of them, referring all four items to the Planning Board for further review. The board also heard public comments, including opposition to the storage facility and concerns about the ordinance changes, but made no decisions on these items.

• Approved consent agenda including road renaming, softball fee change, Musco Sports Lighting contract, and Senior Center Month resolution (5-0)
• Referred Vickers Bennett Group zoning ordinance text amendment to Planning Board
• Referred Vickers Bennett Group subdivision regulations text amendment to Planning Board
• Referred Vickers Bennett Group watershed protection ordinance text amendment to Planning Board
• Referred 919 Storage LLC rezoning request to Planning Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss COVID-19 updates and the redevelopment of Triangle Innovation Point West. The meeting includes votes on several contracts, rezoning requests, and new communications towers for Emergency Management.

• $251,121.04 contract for the CORA Food Pantry Expansion project
• Proposed 350-foot communications tower at Moncure Volunteer Fire Department
• Proposed 300-foot communications tower at the new Emergency Operations Center
• Rezoning request by Glandon Forest Equity, LLC from R-1 to Neighborhood Business
• Lease amendment for Chatham Transit increasing rent to $2,726.00 per month

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved a general use rezoning request by Glandon Forest Equity, LLC to rezone parcels from R-1 Residential to NB Neighborhood Business, located off Old US 421 S in Bear Creek Township. The board also approved a lease agreement with Goldston Rural Fire Department Inc. for $1 per year for 40 years for a county radio tower, and approved a $251,121.04 contract with Ellington Contracting for the CORA Food Pantry Expansion project. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved rezoning for Glandon Forest Equity, LLC (Resolution #20-31 and Ordinance) (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Goldston Rural Fire Department Inc. for $1/year for 40 years (5-0)
• Approved contract with Ellington Contracting for $251,121.04 for CORA Food Pantry Expansion (5-0)
• Approved amended lease with Chatham Transit increasing rent to $2,726/month (5-0)
• Accepted $35,158 COVID-19 CARES Act funds (5-0)
• Accepted $168,631 COVID-19 ELC Enhanced Detection funds (5-0)
• Adopted resolution requesting NCDOT abandon old US 15-501 road bed (5-0)
• Approved FY21 CARES Act fund budget and FY 2021-2022 Budget Calendar (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on an updated Solid Waste Ordinance and the adoption of a CARES Act fund budget. They will also consider fiber installation on Renaissance Drive and the naming of three private roads. Additionally, the board will discuss waiving credit-hour requirements for certain Chatham Promise students.

• Fiber installation contract for $25,204.80 at Renaissance Drive
• Adoption of an updated Solid Waste Ordinance
• Purchase of an Animal Resources vehicle for $50,612.55
• Approval of a CARES Act fund budget
• Naming of Sweet Virginia Lane, Tributary Trail, and Big Bear Drive roads

The Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to hold the two Williams Corner public hearings and two quasi-judicial cell tower hearings on August 17, 2020, while moving three Vickers Bennett and 15/501 Mini Storage hearings to August 27 and the Adigun Medical Center hearing plus Legacy Phase 3 and Flagpoles/Monuments items to September 3. The board also approved a resolution amending the county personnel policy, a contract for fiber installation at Renaissance Drive, and a CARES Act fund budget, among other consent agenda items. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Resolution #2020-29 amending the Chatham County Personnel Policy (5-0)
• Approved contract with Randolph Telephone Telecommunications for fiber installation at Renaissance Drive, Pittsboro at $25,204.80 installation plus $560/month for 60 months (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020-27 supporting the formation of the Triangle Trails Initiative (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2020-28 approving the Tax Collector's Annual Settlement (5-0)
• Approved updated Solid Waste Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved adoption of a CARES Act fund budget (5-0)
• Approved purchase of one Ram 2500 Crew Cab Pickup for Animal Resources at $50,612.55 (5-0)
• Approved scheduling of public hearings: Williams Corner and cell tower hearings on Aug. 17; Vickers Bennett and 15/501 Mini Storage on Aug. 27; Adigun Medical Center, Legacy Phase 3, and Flagpoles/Monuments on Sept. 3 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on the adoption of the FY 2020-2021 Budget Ordinance and several service contracts. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a rezoning request in Bear Creek Township.

• Adoption of the FY 2002-2021 Budget Ordinance
• $1,163,662 contract with Council on Aging for FY 2021
• Rezoning request from R-1 Residential to Neighborhood Business in Bear Creek Township
• $382,000 contract for Chatham Transit Network Social Services
• $338,484 contract for economic development services

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners adopted the FY 2020-2021 Budget Ordinance by a 3-1 vote, with Commissioner Wilkie voting no. The board also approved numerous consent agenda items, including contracts for waste management, transit, and social services, as well as various appointments and a subdivision plat. A motion to direct staff to evaluate subdivision regulations regarding well testing for heavy metals was approved unanimously.

• Adopted FY 2020-2021 Budget Ordinance (3-1, Wilkie no)
• Approved asking Board of Health to discuss face coverings and bring recommendation (4-0)
• Approved 2019 Child Protection and Fatality Prevention Team reports (4-0)
• Temporarily increased county manager's contingency transfer limit for teacher supplement (4-0)
• Approved Waste Management contract for Sanford transfer station and Great Oak Landfill (4-0)
• Approved The Conservancy at Jordan Lake subdivision, 45 lots on 105 acres (3-1, Hales no)
• Directed Planning staff, Planning Board, and Environmental Review Advisory Committee to evaluate subdivision regulations on well testing (4-0)
• Approved naming of private road 'Soaring Eagle Drive' (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget work session. The meeting includes discussions regarding board priorities, specifically focusing on revenue and expenses.

• Discussion of revenue
• Discussion of expenses

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session for FY21, discussing revenues, expenses, and priorities. The board approved giving county employees two additional vacation days (16 hours for full-time, 8 for part-time) for FY2021, and agreed by consensus not to give raises to the County Manager, Register of Deeds, and Sheriff. They also agreed not to fund Mainstreet Pittsboro's request at this time and to accept a lower fire rate increase from Moncure Fire Department.

• Approved two extra vacation days for county employees in FY21 (5-0)
• Agreed by consensus not to give raises to County Manager, Register of Deeds, and Sheriff
• Agreed not to fund Mainstreet Pittsboro's request at this time
• Consensus to accept lower fire rate increase from Moncure Fire Department (0.135 instead of 0.145)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will conduct a public hearing for the recommended FY 2020-2021 budget. The agenda also includes accepting $84,834 in COVID-19 crisis response funds and discussing remote meeting procedures during emergencies. Several local board appointments are also scheduled for consideration.

• Public hearing for the FY 2020-2021 Recommended Budget
• Acceptance of $84,834 in COVID-19 Crisis Response funds
• Contract and amendment votes regarding Waste Industries
• Support for NCDOT contingency funds for the Moncure Megasite
• Amendment to Water System Operating Policies for emergency authorities

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including accepting COVID-19 and cancer screening funds, approving road names, waste contracts, and appointments. They directed staff to hold the Glandon Forest public hearing in June and postpone other applicants, including Williams Corner, until August, adopting a hybrid remote/in-person meeting format. The Board also approved sending a letter to state and federal agencies regarding the Haw River Assembly's request for an extended comment period and an Environmental Impact Statement for a Chatham Park project.

• Approved $84,834 COVID-19 Crisis Response funds (5-0)
• Approved $6,500 Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program funds (5-0)
• Approved naming of three private roads: Innovation Way, Masonry Lane, Pawpaws Acres Dr (5-0)
• Approved waste contracts with Waste Industries Durham and Sanford (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to sign GMP for Animal Services facility construction (5-0)
• Approved FY2020-2021 BCBS NC Administrative Services Agreement changes (5-0)
• Adopted resolution adding Cedar Grove/Cedar Mountain streets to state secondary roads (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting NCDOT contingency funds for Moncure Megasite access (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding financing for new communication towers, radio equipment, and generators to enhance public safety. The agenda also includes rezoning requests in Bear Creek and Haw River Townships and updates on COVID-19 in the county.

• Public hearing on financing for new communication towers, radio equipment, and generators
• Rezoning request for Wilson Brothers Milling Co., Inc to Light Industrial in Bearly Creek Township
• Conditional district rezoning for an indoor/outdoor storage facility in Haw River Township
• Authorization of a 1/4¢ County Sales and Use Tax levy
• Acceptance of $20,123 from the Food Protection and Facilities Branch

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including two rezoning requests, a new sales tax levy, and several COVID-19 related measures. The board also approved a resolution authorizing financing for new communication towers and adopted multiple zoning ordinance amendments. All votes were 5-0 except for the financing resolution and zoning amendments, which passed 4-1 with Commissioner Wilkie dissenting.

• Approved rezoning for Wilson Brothers Milling Co. from R-1 to IL Light Industrial (5-0)
• Approved conditional rezoning for Paul Brewer from R-1 to CD-CB for storage facility (5-0)
• Adopted resolution levying additional 1/4¢ County Sales and Use Tax (5-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing FEMA reimbursement applications for COVID-19 (5-0)
• Adopted State of Emergency Ordinance replacing 1987 version (5-0)
• Approved $20,123 from Food Protection and Facilities Branch (5-0)
• Authorized installment financing for communication towers and equipment (4-1)
• Adopted multiple zoning ordinance text amendments (4-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several items including a large radio system contract change order and a 118-acre commercial rezoning request. Additionally, the Board intends to move scheduled public hearings to April 20, 2020.

• $4,355,032.83 Motorola contract change order for radio system upgrade
• Rezoning of 118 acres for 'William’s Corner Commercial Development' on US 15-501 N and Lystra Rd
• $750,000 county contribution to Siler City Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project
• Interlocal Agreement with Durham Fire Department for fire and rescue services
• Contract for rehabilitation work at Chatham County Water Treatment Plant

The Board of Commissioners approved several interlocal agreements, a radio system upgrade ordinance, and a significant contract change order for Motorola. Multiple public hearings and the approval of previous meeting minutes were postponed to April 20, 2020.

• Approved $4,355,032.83 contract change order with Motorola (4-0)
• Approved Radio System Upgrade Project Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved $750k contribution to Siler City Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project (4-0)
• Approved 2020 Audit Contract with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, PA (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Durham for Fire and Rescue Services (4-0)
• Approved rehabilitation work contract with Charles Underwood Inc. for Water Treatment Plant (4-0)
• Approved competitive bid exemptions for Sheriff's Office driving simulator and narcotics camera (4-0)
• Postponed Bold Development Group rezoning and text amendment hearings to April 20

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a Legislative Breakfast to review issues with State Legislators. The meeting also includes finalizing 2020-21 legislative goals.

• Reviewing issues with State Legislators (Item 20-3424)
• Finalizing 2020-21 Legislative Goals

The Board of Commissioners held a legislative breakfast with state legislators to review and discuss the county's 2020-21 legislative goals, including school buildings bond, broadband, economic tiers, property tax, local control, and other items. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and discussion-focused.

• Reviewed 2020-21 legislative goals with state legislators (no vote)
• Discussed broadband access and the Test IT app for reporting internet service
• Discussed economic tier system and its impact on wastewater funding for CAM site
• Discussed local control of permitting and inspections
• Discussed school calendar flexibility and retirement benefits for state employees

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review updates regarding the Unified Development Ordinance and the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center. They will also consider several rezoning requests for residential subdivisions and a retail shopping center. Additionally, the Sheriff will share information regarding detention center staffing and population.

• Vote on Parkers Ridge Park Master Plan and Northeast Park Expansion
• County-initiated rezoning of 32 parcels in Gulf Township from R5 to R1
• Approval of construction contract for the new Chatham County Animal Services facility
• Rezoning request for a retail shopping center at 10329 US 15-501 N
• Vote on AFDO Grant Funds ($2,314.36 and $2,552.36)

The Board of Commissioners approved a conditional district rezoning for Pitt Hill X, LLC, allowing a retail shopping center on a 5.01-acre parcel at 10329 US 15-501 N, over the Planning Board's recommendation to deny. The vote was 3-2, with Commissioners Dasher, Crawford, and Wilkie in favor, and Vice Chair Hales and Chair Howard opposed. The approval was amended to remove a cross-access easement condition (condition #3) at the applicant's agreement. The Board also approved several other items, including park master plans, a subdivision plat, and a resolution to advertise for a Unified Development Ordinance.

• Approved Pitt Hill X rezoning to CD-NB for retail center (3-2)
• Approved Parkers Ridge Park and Northeast Park Expansion Master Plans (4-1)
• Approved The Conservancy at Jordan Lake subdivision, 47 lots (5-0)
• Approved Seaforth Place subdivision, 17 lots (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution #20-04 to authorize electronic advertising for UDO RFP (5-0)
• Adopted county-initiated rezoning of 32 parcels in Gulf Township from R-5 to R-1 (5-0)
• Approved $2,314.36 and $2,552.36 AFDO grant funds (5-0)
• Approved contract for water supply storage in B. Everett Jordan Lake (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the 2019 annual audit and consider amendments to the county's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Public hearings are scheduled for several rezoning requests in Gulf and Bear Creek Townships. The agenda also includes votes on a new 69-lot subdivision and various grant applications.

• Rezoning request for a 16.92-acre storage facility off Dickens Road
• Approval of The Legacy at Jordan Lake - Phase 3 subdivision with 69 lots
• $150,000 grant funds for the Public Health National Center for Innovations
• Public hearing for rezoning 33 parcels in Gulf Township
• Contract approval for Yard Waste Debris Management

The Board approved the 2019-2020 Housing Trust Fund award recommendations, a conditional rezoning for a storage facility, county-initiated zonings for five parcels, and a preliminary plat for The Legacy at Jordan Lake Phase 3. They also approved several contracts, appointments, and resolutions, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. Public hearings were held for rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments, with decisions referred to the Planning Board.

• Approved 2019-2020 Housing Trust Fund awards (5-0)
• Approved conditional rezoning for Paul Brewer for storage facility (5-0)
• Approved county-initiated zoning of five parcels to R-1 Residential (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for The Legacy at Jordan Lake Phase 3 (5-0)
• Approved yard waste debris management contract (5-0)
• Approved assignment of wastewater easements to Town of Pittsboro (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 Public Health grant funds (5-0)
• Approved purchase agreement for property at Renaissance Drive and US 64 (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a retreat to review recent survey results and mid-year accomplishments. The meeting includes updates on affordable housing, pay and benefits, and expected budget conditions for next year.

• Review of 2019 Biennial Survey Results
• FY 2020 Mid-Year Accomplishments update
• Human Resources presentation on pay and benefits
• Affordable housing update
• Economic Development Corporation (EDC) update

At its January 15, 2020 retreat, the Chatham County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to direct staff to facilitate a process of asking the Agriculture Advisory Board to research and report on the role a farmland preservation fund would play. The Board also voted 5-0 to leave the current Commissioner Goals unchanged for FY21, and agreed by consensus that staff should not recommend a tax increase for FY21. Most of the retreat consisted of presentations and discussion — the biennial survey, mid-year accomplishments, pay and benefits, affordable housing, economic development, and budget conditions — with no other votes recorded.

• Directed staff to facilitate Agriculture Advisory Board research/report on a farmland preservation fund (5-0)
• Left current Commissioner Goals unchanged for FY21 (5-0)
• Consensus: staff should not recommend a tax increase for FY21
• Adjourned (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

This meeting is a Board of Commissioners retreat focused on the FY 21 budget process and financial policies. The agenda also includes updates on Chatham County Schools, departmental requests, and trends affecting next year's budget.

• Vote on a resolution proclaiming January 2020 as National Radon Action Month
• Overview of FY 21 Budget Process and Financial Policies
• Chatham County Schools update
• Review of trends affecting next year's budget
• Community engagement update

The Board adopted a resolution proclaiming January 2020 as National Radon Action Month. By consensus, the Board also agreed to proceed with the 2020-2021 plan proposed by the Board of Education. The remainder of the retreat consisted of budget process reviews and departmental presentations.

• Adopted Resolution #2020-09 proclaiming January 2020 as National Radon Action Month (5-0)
• Agreed by consensus to proceed with the plan proposed by the Board of Education