Chatham County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the FY27-33 Capital Improvements Plan and various funding allocations for housing and human services. The meeting includes a public hearing on subdivision regulation amendments and votes on two residential subdivision plats.

• Vote to approve the recommended FY27-33 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
• Public hearing on amendments to Chatham County Subdivision Regulations regarding NC State Fire Code standards
• Approval of Riverbend Estates at Laurel Ridge subdivision (107 lots on 622.32 acres)
• Approval of Pine Tree Creek subdivision (11 lots on 21 acres) off Sugar Lake Road
• Lawn maintenance contract with A&J Landscaping for $154,200

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to review the recommended Capital Improvement Plan for FY2027-2033. The session includes presentations on General Obligation Bonds and preparations for the budget retreat.

• Review of FY2027-2033 Recommended Capital Improvement Plan
• Presentation on General Obligation Bonds
• Discussion of draft GO Referendum Schedule for November 2026
• Budget Retreat preparation and 2027 Agenda draft

Commissioner David Delaney moved, and Vice Chair Katie Kenlan seconded, a motion to relocate the meeting because of a power outage. The motion carried unanimously with five aye votes. The remainder of the agenda covered updates on the FY2027‑2033 Capital Improvement Plan, water infrastructure, park projects, and a presentation on general‑obligation bonds, but no further actions were approved.

• Relocate meeting to Emergency Operations Center – motion carried 5‑0

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding the long-term Capital Improvements Plan and two zoning requests. The body will also vote on several park and infrastructure contracts and a 107-lot subdivision plat.

• Public hearing on the Recommended FY2027-2033 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
• Contract for phase one of Parker’s Ridge Park for $500,000 with a $743,857 local match
• Proposal for 2029 reappraisal project by Tanner Valuation Group LLC for $385,000
• Rezoning request for 66.017 acres at 3378 Christian Chapel Church Rd. from R-1 to CD-RB
• First Plat review for Riverbend Estates at Laurel Ridge consisting of 107 lots

The Board approved the FY2026 Chatham Agricultural Preservation and Development Farmland Grant Awards, allocating $650,400 to four conservation easement projects and a $75,000 support grant to the Triangle Land Conservancy. The motion passed unanimously with all five commissioners voting aye. The Board also voted to discontinue accepting direct waiver requests under the Compact Communities Ordinance, directing staff to require all future waiver considerations to follow formal, publicly‑noticed processes. That decision was adopted by consensus.

• Approved FY2026 farmland grant awards ($650,400) (5-0)
• Directed staff to stop accepting direct Compact Communities waiver requests (consensus)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special retreat to discuss climate action strategies. The session focuses on energy use, funding, and coordinating plans with Pittsboro and Orange County.

• Discussion on solid waste and heat action
• Review of climate impacts on energy use and energy burden
• Discussion on funding climate action
• Coordination of climate action plans with Pittsboro and Orange County
• Development of a vision for climate action in Chatham County

The Board of Commissioners held a special session with the Climate Change Advisory Committee to discuss climate‑related topics. No policy actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Commissioner David Delaney, seconded by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, which carried.

• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners will vote on a resolution supporting a constitutional amendment that would deny corporations the same First Amendment protections as natural persons and allow regulation of campaign spending. They will also consider several consent‑agenda items, including a $12,908.48 debt write‑off for the Public Health Department and acceptance of a $73,000 grant for a research project. Additional agenda items involve appointments to the Climate Change Advisory Committee and multiple actions related to the Vickers Village development, such as a fee‑in‑lie agreement, a zoning ordinance amendment, and a 12‑month plat extension.

• 25-0562 – Vote to adopt resolution supporting constitutional amendment on corporate rights
• 25-0547 – Approve $12,908.48 debt write‑off for Chatham County Public Health Department
• 25-0551 – Accept $73,000 grant from NC Alliance for Public Health Agencies for Thriving Hearts research
• 25-0553 – Approve fee‑in‑lie agreement for Affordable Housing Element of Vickers Village
• 25-0554 – Adopt ordinance revising Vickers Village Conditional District phasing schedule

The commissioners adopted a resolution (25‑74) stating corporations are not entitled to natural‑person protections and that campaign spending is not protected by the First Amendment. They also approved a $12,908.48 debt write‑off for the Public Health Department, accepted a $73,000 grant for the Thriving Hearts research project, increased Climate Change Advisory Committee members from nine to eleven, and appointed two new committee members. All votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted resolution limiting corporate constitutional rights (4‑1)
• Approved $12,908.48 debt write‑off for Public Health Department (5‑0)
• Accepted $73,000 grant for Thriving Hearts research project (5‑0)
• Amended Advisory Committee policy to increase Climate Change Committee members to eleven (5‑0)
• Appointed Deb Gallagher (term to 2/28/2027) to Climate Change Committee (5‑0)
• Appointed Nicholas Gower (term to 2/28/2028) to Climate Change Committee (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for a wastewater treatment plant in the Conservancy at Jordan Lake subdivision. The board will also vote on a $350,000 energy efficiency grant and approve a contract for gymnasium replacements at Bennett, Bonlee, and Silk Hope schools.

• Public hearing on rezoning for Wastewater Treatment Plant in Conservancy at Jordan Lake
• Vote to approve $350,000 contract with NC DEQ for Energy Efficiency Block Grant
• Vote to approve $9,807.00 in Minority Diabetes Prevention Program funds
• Vote to approve contract amendment for Aging Services - Western Center renovations ($701,340)
• Vote to approve gymnasium replacements at Bennett, Bonlee, and Silk Hope K-8 Schools

The Board approved a budget transfer within the Sheriff’s Office to use existing vehicles, allowing four additional deputy sheriffs to be hired in FY26, adding to the six deputies already approved for a total increase of ten. The motion carried unanimously with all five commissioners voting aye. The Board also adopted three resolutions—Friends of Library Groups, Family Caregiver Month, and Lead Poisoning Prevention Week—each with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved funding for 6 additional deputy sheriffs (5-0)
• Approved budget transfer to hire 4 additional deputy sheriffs (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution Recognizing Friends of Library Groups (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution proclaiming November 2025 as Family Caregiver Month (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution recognizing October 19‑25, 2025 as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting and retreat focused on climate change. The session consists of presentations on climate urgency, the creation of a Climate Action Plan, and sector-specific impacts.

• Presentation on the urgency of climate change and effects in Chatham County by Dr. Jared Bowen
• Discussion on Climate Action Plan (CAP) elements and processes with Emily Barrett
• Presentation on climate adaptation and community impact by Dr. Susan Crate
• Discussion of a sector-by-sector approach to climate action
• Presentation on the agriculture sector by Dr. Michelle Schroeder Moreno

The Board of Commissioners voted to adjourn the special climate retreat meeting. Vice Chair Katie Kenlan made the motion, Commissioner Amanda Robertson seconded, and all five members present voted aye. No policy or budget decisions were made during the session.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0) – motion by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Amanda Robertson

Board of Commissioners

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Town of Pittsboro to receive presentations on the 2024 Chatham County Health Community Assessment, the Town of Pittsboro Climate Action Plan, Chatham Transit services, and the Downtown Redevelopment project.

• Receive presentation on 2024 Chatham County Health Community Assessment
• Receive presentation on Town of Pittsboro Climate Action Plan
• Receive overview of Chatham Transit services and future initiatives
• Receive presentation on Downtown Redevelopment project
• Receive overview of NCSU ITRE Microtransit Study

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners received and filed presentations on the 2024 Health Community Assessment, the Town of Pittsboro Climate Action Plan, Chatham Transit services, and a downtown redevelopment project. The board then voted to adjourn both the Pittsboro and Chatham County portions of the special meeting. The Pittsboro adjournment motion passed unanimously; the Chatham County adjournment motion passed with five votes in favor.

• Received and filed 2024 Health Community Assessment presentation
• Received and filed Town of Pittsboro Climate Action Plan presentation
• Received and filed Chatham Transit services overview presentation
• Received and filed Downtown Redevelopment project presentation
• Motion to adjourn Pittsboro meeting approved unanimously
• Motion to adjourn Chatham County meeting approved (5 votes)

Board of Commissioners

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners and the Town of Siler City Board of Commissioners are meeting to receive several presentations. The session focuses on community health, transit, and local programs. No votes or decisions are scheduled on this agenda.

• 2024 Chatham County Health Community Assessment presentation
• Siler City Parks and Recreation presentation
• Overview of Chatham Transit services and future initiatives
• Siler City Main Street Program presentation
• Update on the Chatham County low-income tax program

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners and the Town of Siler City Board received and filed five presentations covering health assessment, parks and recreation, transit services, Main Street program, and low‑income tax relief. Both bodies then voted to adjourn their respective meetings. No other actions were taken.

• Received and filed 2024 Chatham County Health Community Assessment presentation
• Received and filed Siler City Parks and Recreation update
• Received and filed overview of Chatham Transit services and pilot program
• Received and filed Siler City Main Street program update
• Received and filed Chatham County Low‑Income Tax Relief program overview
• Unanimously approved motion to adjourn Siler City meeting
• Approved motion to adjourn Chatham County meeting (5 ayes)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a range of items including heritage month resolutions, advisory committee appointments, and budget amendments. Major decisions include authorizing the purchase of ten Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles for $405,497, adopting a resolution to join the state C‑PACE program, and accepting a $100,000 public‑health grant. Additional actions cover a road abandonment on Lakeside Drive, a $300,000 architectural survey contract, and several lease agreements and other contracts.

• Authorize purchase of ten Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles for $405,497 (State Contract NC70A‑STC2510A)
• Adopt resolution of intent to participate in the NC Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C‑PACE) program
• Accept $100,000 grant from the NC Alliance for Public Health Agencies for a regional academic health department model
• Adopt resolution abandoning a portion of SR 1753 (Lakeside Drive) per NCDOT request
• Award contract to hmwPreservation for Chatham County Architectural Survey update, up to $300,000

The Board approved the work session agenda as amended with a 5‑0 vote. It then adopted five resolutions—Hispanic Heritage Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Youth Justice Action Month, National 4‑H Week, and another Hispanic Heritage resolution—each passing unanimously (5‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved work session agenda as amended (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution recognizing National Youth Justice Action Month (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution recognizing National 4-H Week (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda of routine items, including contracts for a transitional housing facility, opioid settlement funds, and road construction. The session also includes public hearings on bond refunding, zoning changes, and ordinance amendments.

• Vote to approve a $146,723.02 contract for Pokeberry Tributary Trail construction
• Vote to approve a $450,000 contract for emergency shelter assistance
• Public hearing on refunding limited obligation bonds
• Public hearing on rezoning for a wastewater treatment plant
• Public hearing on zoning text amendment for auto sales

The commissioners approved the work‑session agenda unanimously. They adopted resolutions recognizing Payroll Week (Sept. 1‑5) and Healthy Aging Month (Sept. 2025). They approved the use of ARPA money to match $75,000 for the Deep River State Trail feasibility study and $152,294 for the Pegg Tract improvements on the Haw River State Trail. The board also entered and later exited a closed‑session meeting.

• Approved work‑session agenda (5‑0)
• Adopted Payroll Week resolution (5‑0)
• Adopted Healthy Aging Month resolution (5‑0)
• Approved ARPA match $75,000 Deep River State Trail feasibility study & $152,294 Pegg Tract improvements (5‑0)
• Entered closed session to consult attorney (5‑0)
• Exited closed session (5‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss affordable housing and the implementation of a new advisory committee policy. The meeting includes votes on several contracts for health and economic services, as well as the conveyance of surplus property to Habitat for Humanity.

• Conveyance of surplus property at 774 Gees Grove Road, Siler City to Chatham Habitat for Humanity
• Special Use Permit for a fueling station at Chatham Downs shopping center (88 Chatham Downs Dr.)
• Contract with Chatham Economic Development Corporation for $456,558
• Contract with Elephant Circle for $334,058.93 for the EMBRACe Project
• Public hearing for amendments to the Chatham County Ordinance Establishing a Planning Board

The Board adopted revised term dates for all members of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, including district and full‑board seats. The motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, and carried unanimously with six affirmative votes. The same vote pattern approved several other advisory‑committee term changes and two public‑health resolutions.

• Approved Affordable Housing Advisory Committee terms (6‑0)
• Adopted Overdose Awareness Day resolution (6‑0)
• Adopted Breastfeeding Month and World Breastfeeding Week resolution (6‑0)
• Approved Climate Change Advisory Committee terms (6‑0)
• Approved Environmental Review Advisory Committee terms (6‑0)
• Approved Library Advisory Committee terms (6‑0)
• Approved Recreation Advisory Committee restructuring (6‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of a closed session to consult with an attorney regarding the handling or settlement of The Summit Church v. Chatham County.

• Closed session regarding The Summit Church v. Chatham County (Item 25-0331)

The Board voted unanimously to enter a closed session to consult its attorney about the Summit Church v. Chatham County case. After the consultation, the Board voted unanimously to return to open session at 7:02 pm. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:04 pm by unanimous vote.

• Vote to go into closed session to consult attorney on Summit Church v. Chatham County (5-0)
• Vote to come out of closed session at 7:02 pm (5-0)
• Vote to adjourn meeting at 7:04 pm (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote to adopt the FY 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance. The meeting includes a work session to discuss tax relief, advisory policies, and signage, followed by a regular session to approve various contracts and rezoning requests.

• Vote to adopt the FY 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
• Contract with Dell Technologies for Microsoft licensing at $275,081.52 per year
• Auto renewal contract with Tyler Technologies for $207,820 for finance software
• Grant application for up to $500,000 for Pokeberry Creek and wetlands restoration
• Rezoning request for 18.81 acres at 680 Pea Ridge Rd. from R-1 Residential to General Use Regional Business

The Board voted 4‑0 to raise the Area Median Income threshold from 60% to 80% for the Low Income Tax Relief Program. It also adopted a resolution designating June 17, 2025 as Accounts Payable Day, approved the Child Fatality Prevention Team reports, and approved two George Moses Horton signs on Highway 15‑501. The work‑session agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved work‑session agenda (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution recognizing June 17, 2025 as Accounts Payable Day (4‑0)
• Approved Child Fatality Prevention Team reports (4‑0)
• Approved change to AMI from 60% to 80% for Low Income Tax Relief Program (4‑0)
• Approved resolution for two George Moses Horton signs on Highway 15‑501 (4‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget work session to review the FY26 final presentation. Discussions include general fund revenues, expenses, other funds, and potential fee or rate changes.

• FY26 Final budget presentation
• General Fund Revenue and Fee/Rate Changes
• General Fund Expense review
• Other Funds review

The commissioners approved the work‑session agenda unanimously and, after reviewing department budgets, reached consensus to move forward with the recommended FY2025‑2026 budget. They agreed to add an Election Coordinator position to the FY2026 budget, retain a 4% salary increase for top officials, and continue nonprofit funding while discussions with United Way remain on hold. The session was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved work session agenda (4‑0)
• Added Election Coordinator position to FY2026 budget (consensus)
• Adopted policy to pay special pay when more than two meetings occur in a month (consensus)
• Continued FY26 nonprofit funding and will keep talks with United Way (consensus)
• Retained 4% salary increase for County Manager, Register of Deeds, Sheriff, Elections Director, and Commissioners (consensus)
• Moved forward with the recommended FY2025‑2026 budget (consensus)
• Adjourned the three‑day budget work session (4‑0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the regular session agenda with a unanimous vote of three commissioners. No other motions were adopted; the meeting then moved to a public hearing on the FY 2025‑2026 budget where public comments were heard.

• Approved regular session agenda (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the work session agenda with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It then adopted a resolution honoring the Siler City Center for Active Living for receiving the 2025 Ann Johnson Senior Center of the Year Award, also by a 4‑0 vote. Finally, the Board adopted a resolution proclaiming May 25‑31, 2025 as Chatham County Heat Awareness Week, again with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved work session agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution honoring Siler City Center for Ann Johnson Senior Center of the Year Award (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution proclaiming May 25-31, 2025 as Chatham County Heat Awareness Week (4-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved a $266,008.68 renewal contract with Southern Health Partners for inmate healthcare services. It also approved a resolution on North Carolina planning and zoning bills, a resolution designating May 11‑June 15, 2025 as Vulnerable Adult and Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and a pyrotechnics display at The Conway Family Farm. The agenda and consent agenda were adopted, and a motion to add a Parks and Recreation advisory appointment to the consent agenda failed.

• Motion to add Terri Tyson appointment to consent agenda failed (1-4)
• Agenda approved as amended (5-0)
• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• Pyrotechnics display at Conway Family Farm approved (5-0)
• Renewal contract with Southern Health Partners for inmate healthcare approved ($266,008.68) (5-0)
• Resolution concerning NC bills introduced for planning and zoning approved (5-0)
• Resolution proclaiming Vulnerable Adult and Elder Abuse Awareness Month approved (5-0)
• March 17, 2025 work session minutes approved (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on spending $1.29 million in opioid settlement funds for addiction treatment and recovery services. The meeting also includes votes on housing grants, several vendor contracts, and public hearings for rezoning and road renaming.

• Expenditure of $1.29 million in Opioid Settlement Funds for FY2026-2028
• Housing Trust Fund awards of $120,000 to Habitat for Humanity and $20,000 to Preserving Home
• Contracts for ESRI ($180,900) and ClearGov ($122,399.64)
• Public hearing for rezoning 18.81 acres at 680 Pea Ridge Rd. to General Use Regional Business
• Special Use Permit for a new EMS station at 9251 US 15-501 N

The Commissioners unanimously approved the FY2025 projects for the Chatham Agricultural Preservation and Development Trust Fund. They also adopted a resolution directing $1.29 million of opioid settlement funds to six specified strategies for fiscal years 2026‑2028. The consent agenda was approved, including a $660,320 subordination agreement for Oak View low‑income housing apartments. Several past meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved FY2025 Chatham Agricultural Preservation and Development Trust Fund projects (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution directing $1.29 M opioid settlement funds for FY2026‑28 strategies (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including $660,320 subordination agreement for Oak View low‑income housing (5-0)
• Approved January 7‑9, 2025 Budget Retreat minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 21, 2025 Work and Regular Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 30, 2025 Special Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 17, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 25, 2025 Joint Board of Education Meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit for a new EMS station at 9251 US 15-501 N. The meeting also includes a work session with presentations on transportation, conservation, and affordable housing.

• Public hearing for a new EMS station on Parcel No. 62221 and 95753 in Baldwin Township
• Grant application for Parker’s Ridge Park with a County match of $753,550
• FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendments
• Contract with Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A. for the FY2025 Audit
• Road additions for Briar Chapel Subdivision (Firmage Tract) and Laurel Ridge Subdivision

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special Legislative Breakfast meeting. The body will receive presentations on the 2025 legislative priorities for the county, the Town of Pittsboro, the Board of Education, and Central Carolina Community College.

• Presentation on Chatham County Legislative Priorities (25-0105)
• Presentation on Town of Pittsboro Legislative Priorities (25-0107)
• Presentation on Chatham County Board of Education Legislative Priorities (25-0106)
• Presentation on Central Carolina Community College Legislative Priorities (25-0108)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners and Board of Education are holding a joint meeting to receive presentations on school facility needs and development plans. The Board of Commissioners will also vote on a consent agenda containing several administrative and development approvals.

• Vote on a $417,401 grant application for Parker’s Ridge Park with a $104,350 county match
• Vote to reduce the number of lots from 322 to 163 for Phase 1 of The Conservancy at Jordan Lake off Old US Hwy1
• Presentation from Chatham Park regarding development plans for Southern Village
• Presentation from NC State University on potential school facility needs
• Vote to approve a sole source exemption for Allies4Outcomes for a child welfare capacity building project

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for a new EMS station in Baldwin Township. The body is also voting on a grant for Parker’s Ridge Park and several land-use and road naming requests.

• Public hearing for a Special Use Permit for a new EMS station at 9251 US 15-501 N
• Grant application for $417,401 for Parker’s Ridge Park with a $104,350 county match
• Request to reduce lots from 322 to 163 for Phase 1 of The Conservancy at Jordan Lake
• Memorandum of Agreement with Siler City for household hazardous waste disposal services
• NCDOT road addition for Briar Chapel Subdivision Firmage Tract

Board of Commissioners

The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will hold a special session on Jan. 30, 2025 at the Historic Courthouse Courtroom. The agenda includes approval of the special‑session agenda, discussion of board priorities, and a vote (item 24‑5781) to appoint or reappoint commissioners to State and Regional Boards. The board will also receive a presentation on George Moses Horton signs (item 24‑5782) and hear reports from the clerk, manager, and commissioners before adjourning.

• Item 24‑5781: Vote to appoint or reappoint board members to State and Regional Boards
• Item 24‑5782: Presentation and discussion of George Moses Horton signs
• Approval of the special‑session agenda
• Review of board priorities
• Clerk’s, manager’s, and commissioners’ reports

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a three-day retreat to discuss goals and priorities for the FY2026 budget. The body will receive presentations on financial policies, department requests, and economic trends to provide guidance to staff.

• Discussion of Board of Commissioners Goals and Priorities for FY2026
• Budget priority presentations from Chatham County Schools and the Sheriff’s Office
• Review of Annual Pay and Benefits and the Two-Thirds Pay Study Update
• Discussion of Article 46 Sales Tax
• Presentation on the Debt Model and Financial Planning by DEC Associates