Franklin County public meetings in 2024

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a grant commitment for dam repairs and a bid award for a new elevated water tank. The meeting also includes an update on the Public Safety Radio System and a personnel appointment.

• Grant commitment of 35% ($1,561,000) for Franklinton Reservoir #2 Dam (FRANK-001) repair
• Bid award for new elevated water tank and razing of US1 elevated water tank
• Appointment of John E. Preston as Tax Administrator
• FY25 Budget Amendment #9
• Public Safety Radio System update from Williams Communications

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a grant commitment letter to provide a 35% match, up to $1,561,000, for the Franklinton Reservoir #2 Dam repair project, with the total estimated cost at $4,460,000. The board also appointed John E. Preston as Tax Administrator through June 30, 2027. A public safety radio system update was presented with no action taken, and a bid award item was removed from the agenda. The board entered closed session and took no action afterward.

• Approved consent agenda including November 4 minutes, FY25 Budget Amendment #9, bonds, tax report, and TNEA RPZ project closeout (unanimous)
• Approved 35% grant match up to $1,561,000 for Franklinton Reservoir #2 Dam repair and signed commitment letter (unanimous)
• Appointed John E. Preston as Tax Administrator through June 30, 2027 (unanimous)
• Removed bid award for new elevated water tank and raising US1 elevated water tank from agenda
• Entered closed session for attorney-client privileged communication (6-1, Foy opposed)
• No action taken in closed session

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several budget and fee amendments. The meeting includes a data update from Vaya Health regarding mental health and substance use disorder services. The Board will also select delegates for the NCACC Legislative Goals Conference.

• FY25 Budget Amendment #8
• Airport Access Road (Project Flight) Project Budget Ordinance Amendment #2
• System Development Fees schedule amendment
• Franklinton to Novonesis Rails to Trails Contract Amendment
• Vaya Health data dashboard update

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 to terminate the County Manager's employment, effective immediately, and appointed Assistant County Manager Ryan Preble as interim County Manager. The Board also approved the consent agenda, which included budget amendments and fee schedule updates, and selected a voting delegate for the NCACC Legislative Goals Conference.

• Terminated County Manager employment (4-3)
• Appointed Ryan Preble as interim County Manager (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved Resolution for Operation Green Light (7-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Bragg as NCACC voting delegate (7-0)
• Entered closed session (5-2)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review updates on the public safety radio system and county financial performance. They are considering the approval of additional grant funding for airport infrastructure and a member reappointment to the Bunn Planning Board ETJ.

• Proposed $324,169 in additional grant funding for Project Flight water main extension and powerline relocation
• FY25 Budget Amendment #7
• Resolution to direct expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Reappointment of Diane Barrett to the Bunn Planning Board ETJ for a 3-year term
• Airport T-Hangar #8 Lease

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved an additional $324,169 in grant funding for the Triangle North Executive Airport water main extension and powerline relocation, with no additional county funds required. The board also reappointed Diane Barrett to the Bunn Planning Board ETJ for a 3-year term. A motion to increase the employee performance pay rate to four percent was withdrawn after discussion, with staff to examine the issue. The board failed to enter closed session due to a tie vote.

• Approved $324,169 in additional grant funding for airport water main and powerline relocation (unanimous)
• Reappointed Diane Barrett to Bunn Planning Board ETJ for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including FY25 Budget Amendment #7, T-Hangar #30 lease, and opioid settlement fund resolution (unanimous)
• Withdrew motion to increase performance pay to 4% after staff review recommended
• Motion to enter closed session failed (3-3 tie)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider approving utility allocation requests for 11 subdivisions and a commercial center, as well as an additional $563,380 for a compensation study.

• FY25 Classification and Compensation Study budget adjustment of $563,380
• Water and sewer allocation requests for 11 subdivisions and 1 commercial center
• FY25 Budget Amendment #6
• Public Safety Radio System Project Budget Amendment #1
• Epsom Park Project Budget Amendment #1

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved an additional $563,380 for the FY25 Classification and Compensation Study to equalize compensation adjustments across all county departments. The board also approved all 12 water and sewer allocation requests recommended by the Utilities Advisory Committee, effective January 1, 2025. Several consent agenda items were removed for discussion, including three HR policies, but the remainder was approved.

• Approved FY25 Classification and Compensation Study with additional $563,380 (unanimous)
• Approved 12 water/sewer allocation requests for subdivisions and commercial center (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minus removed items (unanimous)
• Removed Item 1-F (NIMS Proclamation) from consent agenda (unanimous)
• Removed Items 1-H, 1-I, 1-J (HR policies) from consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved National Manufacturing Week 2024 Proclamation (unanimous)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will consider several agenda items, including a FY25 budget amendment and a surplus weapon sale. Commissioners will hear a rezoning request for 2.679 acres on Rossie Jones Road. The board will receive updates on public safety radio and airport safety agreements. The primary decision is the recommendation to award the construction contract for Phase II road, water and sewer work at the Triangle North Franklin Business Park.

• FY25 Budget Amendment #5 (no amount specified)
• Sale of a weapon to Deputy Sheriff Matthew Little for $1
• Rezoning request 24-REZ-01: 2.679 acres on Rossie Jones Road from R‑30 to Conditional Use Neighborhood Business
• Airport Safety/Maintenance Agreement and liability release with NCDOT
• Phase II road, water & sewer bid award recommendation for Triangle North Business Park (grant $2,144,175 from NC Dept. of Commerce IDF)

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,994,228 construction bid for the Triangle North Franklin Business Park Phase II road, water, and sewer project, and a $1,290,800 bid for the Epsom Park PARTF project. They also approved a rezoning request, UDO text amendments, and a $1,074,000 salary increase for the Sheriff's Office. A motion to extend public comment time failed 4-3.

• Approved $1,994,228 bid to Cardinal Civil Contracting for Triangle North Phase II road project (unanimous)
• Approved $1,290,800 bid to H.G. Reynolds Co. for Epsom Park PARTF project (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 2.679 acres off Rossie Jones Road to Conditional Use Neighborhood Business (unanimous)
• Approved UDO text amendments for compliance with NC General Statutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,074,000 Sheriff's Office salary increase effective Oct 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including FY25 Budget Amendment #5 and surplus weapon sale to Deputy Matthew Little for $1 (unanimous)
• Removed New Hope tower change order portion for further discussion (unanimous)
• Motion to extend public comment time failed (4-3)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $10 million local match for a $42 million Needs Based Public School Capital Fund grant to replace Franklinton Elementary. The meeting also includes updates on the Youngsville Bypass and a report from FGV Smart Start, Inc.

• Proposed $10,000,000 county match for a $42M grant to replace Franklinton Elementary
• FY25 Budget Amendment #4
• Sale of weapon to Deputy Sheriff Stan Wilson for $1
• Triangle North Franklin Phase II Road Right of Entry License Agreement
• US 1 North Commerce Park - Arrowrock Assignment Agreement

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a $10,000,000 county match for a $42M state grant application to replace Franklinton Elementary, contingent on the grant being awarded. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included a budget amendment, a weapon sale to a deputy, and several agreements. No action was taken on presentations about FGV Smart Start or the Youngsville Bypass.

• Approved $10M county match for NBPSCF grant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including FY25 Budget Amendment #4 (unanimous)
• Approved surplus weapon sale to Deputy Stan Wilson for $1 (consent)
• Approved FY25 HCCBG funding plan revision (consent)
• Approved resolution for Enduring Farmer Award (consent)
• Approved Right of Entry License Agreement for Triangle North Franklin Phase II (consent)
• Approved NC Arts Council Grassroots Grant Funds (consent)
• Approved Arrowrock Assignment Agreement for US 1 North Commerce Park (consent)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review funding extensions for the Public Safety Radio System and a proposal to write off $192,377.61 in uncollectable solid waste receivables. The meeting includes decisions on budget amendments, property purchases, and board appointments.

• Williams Communications Change Order 2: $698,108.99
• TUSA Consulting Change Order 2: $88,435
• Write off of 20 solid waste accounts totaling $192,377.61
• Proposed 1.5% per month late fee for delinquent solid waste accounts
• Purchase of Bunn Radio Tower Property

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved two change orders for the Public Safety Radio System totaling $786,543.99, extending the project schedule to July 31, 2025. The board also approved writing off $192,377.61 in uncollectable solid waste accounts and adopting a 1.5% monthly late fee policy. Consent agenda items were approved 6-1, with Commissioner Bragg voting against.

• Approved Williams Communications Change Order 2 ($698,108.99) and TUSA Consulting Change Order 2 ($88,435) for the Public Safety Radio System (unanimous)
• Approved $192,377.61 write-off of uncollectable solid waste accounts and adopted 1.5% monthly late fee policy (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda 6-1, including FY25 Budget Amendment #3, Bunn Radio Tower property purchase, and NCDOT resolution
• Approved Resolution of Endorsement & Recognition of Bunn Lion's Club CERT Team (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bryan Cash to Louisburg Board of Adjustment ETJ (unanimous)
• Reappointed Fannie Perry and appointed Staley Medlin to Louisburg Planning Board ETJ (unanimous)
• Motion to remove Item 1-G (Animal Services Advisory Board Bylaws Amendment) for discussion failed 5-2
• Entered closed session 5-2, with no action taken

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a recommendation for a 125,100 GPD non-residential utility allocation for the Capital Meadows project. The meeting includes several budget ordinances and the appointment of an Interim Tax Administrator.

• Utility allocation request for Capital Meadows Non-Residential (125,100 GPD)
• FY25 Budget Amendment #2
• Novozymes Blending Station Project Ordinance
• New Elevated Water Tank and Public Utilities Maintenance Shop project budget ordinances
• Resolution for Kroger Opioid Settlement and 2nd Supplemental Agreement

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments and project ordinances, and approved a water/sewer allocation for Capital Meadows. They also appointed Daniel A. Williams as Interim Tax Administrator and designated voting delegates for the NCACC conference. The board entered closed session for legal and economic development matters, with no action taken afterward.

• Approved consent agenda including FY25 Budget Amendment #2 and project ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Meadows Non-Residential utility allocation of 125,100 GPD (unanimous)
• Appointed Daniel A. Williams as Interim Tax Administrator effective August 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Designated Commissioner Pearce as NCACC voting delegate (unanimous)
• Designated Commissioner London as alternate NCACC voting delegate (unanimous)
• Appointed Lawanna Johnson to Animal Services Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Entered closed session 6-1, with Commissioner Foy opposed

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a second reading of the Public Utilities Ordinance to remove distance requirements for system connections. The board will also review $445,617.72 in library grants and receive updates on broadband and emergency response programs.

• Proposed removal of distance requirements for public utility connections in Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances
• Acceptance of $445,617.72 in State Library of NC grants for digital, STEAM, and strategic planning projects
• Update on CAB broadband project with Brightspeed involving a $1,962,728.95 county contribution
• FY25 Budget Amendment #1 and Franklin County Judicial Complex Project Budget Amendment #3
• Sale of a weapon to Deputy Sheriff/SRO Daniel A. Bass for $1

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved amendments to the Public Utilities Ordinance (Chapter 34) that remove the distance requirement mandating connection to public utility systems for major subdivisions and non-residential developments. The board also accepted $445,617.72 in library grants, approved the consent agenda, and entered closed session (5-2) for legal, economic development, and real property matters, with no action taken afterward.

• Approved consent agenda including June 17, 2024 minutes, tax settlement, and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Public Utilities Ordinance amendments removing mandatory connection distance requirements (unanimous)
• Accepted $445,617.72 in library grants and authorized County Manager to sign agreements (unanimous)
• Entered closed session under NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5) (5-2, Foy and Speed opposed)
• Reconvened open session with no action taken from closed session

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider special use permits for an emergency services facility and a water tower. They will also review a report on new System Development Fees for utilities, which may take effect January 1, 2025. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on the public safety radio system and the Public Utilities Ordinance.

• Special Use Permit for an Emergency Services Facility off NC 39 Highway South
• Special Use Permit for a 151' water tower on Mays Crossroads Road
• New System Development Fee structure for utilities, effective January 1, 2025
• Amendments to the Public Utilities Ordinance regarding connection requirements
• Update on the Public Safety Radio System implementation

The Board approved special use permits and property purchases for a new EMS station in Bunn and an elevated water tower in Youngsville. It also adopted a new System Development Fee structure and authorized $1.2 million in additional funding for Project Flight.

• Approved Special Use Permit and $200,000 purchase for Bunn EMS Station
• Approved Special Use Permit and $150,000 purchase for Youngsville water tower (5-1)
• Approved new System Development Fee structure effective January 1, 2025
• Authorized $1.2 million in additional funding for Project Flight
• Approved first reading of Utilities Ordinance amendments to Chapter 34
• Approved adjournment of Board of Equalization & Review on October 31, 2024 (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda including Flock Group contract and FY24 audit contract
• Appointed/reappointed members to Agricultural Advisory, Health, and Planning boards

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is expected to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. This item includes consideration for the approval of the budget and associated motions.

• Approval of the FY25 Budget

The Board approved the FY25 Budget Ordinance with a General Fund total of $125,346,271 and a property tax rate of 50.5 cents per $100 valuation. The vote was 6-1, with Commissioner Bragg voting against. The Board also adopted the Board of Education's revised budget request and established a new monthly meeting schedule between county and school officials to discuss funding needs.

• Approved FY25 Budget Ordinance totaling $125,346,271 (6-1)
• Levied General Fund tax rate of 50.5 cents per $100 valuation
• Adopted Board of Education revised request of $32,432,423
• Approved Capital Improvement Plans for General, Solid Waste, and Public Utilities funds
• Approved FY25 Fee Schedule Resolution
• Withdrawn motion to form education funding committee (Unanimous)
• Approved monthly county-school funding meetings starting in October (6-1)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on the recommended FY25 budget for consideration and approval. Commissioners will also consider awarding a contract for the Airport Road EMS Station project. Additionally, the Board will review engineering services for the Novo Blending Station.

• Public hearing for the recommended FY25 budget
• Bid award for Airport Road EMS Station, including $695,000 in grant funding
• Engineering services contract for the Novo Blending Station using ARPA funds
• Appointments to the Home Care Community Block Grant Advisory Committee
• Rail Trail Lease with the NC Department of Transportation

The Board approved a construction contract for an EMS station and engineering services for a blending station. A public hearing was held on the FY25 recommended budget, resulting in a decision to hold a joint meeting with school officials to discuss education funding.

• Approved $3,216,500 contract to TCC Enterprises, Inc. for Airport Road EMS Station (Unanimous)
• Authorized engineering services contract with The Wooten Company for Novo Blending Station (Unanimous)
• Approved joint meeting by June 13, 2024, with school officials to discuss education funding (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to terminate legal counsel Matthew Tilley (5-2)
• Approved consent agenda including Budget Ordinance Amendment #16 and Rail Trail Lease (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments and reappointments to Home Care Community Block Grant Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved 5-minute individual/30-minute total limit for public comment (4-3)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will receive the FY25 Budget Message and may call for a public hearing on June 3, 2024. Additionally, commissioners will consider authorizing a contract for architectural services to design a new Public Utilities Maintenance building.

• FY25 Budget presentation and request for public hearing on June 3, 2024
• Public Safety Radio System implementation update
• Architectural services contract for Public Utilities Maintenance Building
• Budget Ordinance Amendment #15
• Franklin County Judicial Complex Project Budget Amendment #2

The Board of Commissioners scheduled a public hearing for the FY25 budget proposal and authorized architectural services for a new Public Utilities Maintenance building. The Board also approved several consent agenda items, including budget and project amendments.

• Scheduled FY25 budget public hearing for June 3, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Mark Loudermilk Architecture for Public Utilities Maintenance Building design (Unanimous)
• Approved Budget Ordinance Amendment #15 (5-1)
• Approved Franklin County Judicial Complex Project Budget Amendment #2 (5-1)
• Approved Pilot Lions Park Dog Park Project Budget Ordinance (5-1)
• Approved Economic Development MOU for Golden Leaf Shell Building Grant Phase 2 Application (5-1)
• Approved NCDOT Utility Construction Agreement (5-1)
• Approved Tower Co-location Agreement with Duke Energy Progress, LLC (5-1)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on the System Development Fee Analysis Report and proposed fees for the FY25 Budget. Members will also consider awarding contracts for solid waste hauling and disposal effective July 1, 2024. Additionally, staff will present options for a new dog park at Pilot Lions Park.

• Public hearing on System Development Fee Analysis Report and fees effective January 1, 2025
• Contract awards for solid waste hauling and disposal starting July 1, 2024
• Update on construction options for a dog park at Pilot Lions Park
• Appointment of Barbara Fiedor to the Tourism Development Authority
• Appointment of KP Kilpatrick to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners postponed a decision on Public Utilities System Development Fees for 30 days, to be revisited on June 17, 2024, after a public hearing where residents asked for more review time. The Board awarded solid waste hauling and disposal contracts to Hilco (hauling) and Republic (disposal), effective July 1, 2024, and approved moving forward with a dog park at Pilot Park with a $130,000 budget. Appointments were made to the Tourism Development Authority and Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and several proclamations were approved. A closed session on real property was held with no action taken.

• Postponed System Development Fee consideration for 30 days, to June 17, 2024 (5-1, Bunn opposed)
• Awarded solid waste hauling contract to Hilco and disposal contract to Republic, effective July 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with design and construction of a Dog Park at Pilot Park with $130,000 budget (5-1, Bragg opposed)
• Appointed Barbara Fiedor to Tourism Development Authority (unanimous)
• Appointed KP Kilpatrick to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda minus removed items (unanimous)
• Removed Advisory Board Bylaws Policy from agenda for further review (unanimous)
• Entered closed session on real property; no action taken (4-2, Bragg and London opposed)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2025 budget. County Manager Kim Denton and Assistant Manager Ryan Preble presented on education funding.

• FY25 budget work session regarding education funding

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners met for a special called meeting to discuss education funding for the FY25 budget. County Manager Kim Denton and school officials presented information regarding a requested $5,213,620 increase to the current expense request. The Board did not take any action on the funding request during this session.

• No action taken on education funding request
• Motion to adjourn approved (all present voting 'AYE')

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will review updates on the public safety radio system, 2024 tax revaluation, and a proposed dog park at Pilot Lions Park. Additionally, officials will discuss a $2 million ARPA fund match for the state's CAB broadband program and provide progress reports on judicial facility plans.

• Approval of $2,000,000 in ARPA Infrastructure funds for the CAB broadband program
• Update on Judicial Complex plans following a $15M state budget award
• Review of the 2024 Tax Revaluation process
• Discussion of constructing a dog park at Franklin County Pilot Lions Park
• Public Safety Radio System implementation update

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,000,000 ARPA Infrastructure match for the state CAB broadband program and authorized the county manager to sign agreements with NCDIT. The board also accepted site design and building layout recommendations for the judicial complex and authorized Oakley Collier Architects to complete construction drawings and bid documents. A dog park at Pilot Lions Park was approved for the FY25 budget, with staff to return on May 6, 2024 with more details. No action was taken on the 2024 tax revaluation update, and no appointments were made.

• Approved $2,000,000 ARPA Infrastructure match for CAB broadband program (all present AYE)
• Accepted judicial complex site design and building layout; authorized Oakley Collier Architects to complete construction drawings and bid documents (6-1, Bunn opposed)
• Approved dog park at Pilot Lions Park in FY25 budget, construction to begin by first September 2024 meeting; amended to have staff report back May 6, 2024 (6-1, Bragg opposed)
• Approved consent agenda including April 1, 2024 minutes, tax report, airport safety guidelines, proclamations, and Louisburg construction easement (all present AYE)
• Entered closed session for real property purchase/contracts/leases (5-1, Foy opposed); no action taken
• Adjourned at 10:40pm (all present AYE)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to establish a Capital Committee to address the September 19, 2023, Franklin County Schools report. This committee would work with the Board of Education and school staff regarding facility capital needs.

• Resolution for Franklin County Schools Capital Committee
• Budget Ordinance Amendment #13
• Wall Road Water Supply Pump Station Project Budget Ordinance Amendment #2
• Economic Development Property Purchase - Parcel ID 004197
• Patagonia Health multi-year contract

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,720,000 project budget for the 424 T. Kemp Road Warehouse Project, funded by a transfer from the General Fund Capital Reserve Fund. The county attorney disclosed that a lawsuit over the property was settled on March 28, 2024 for a purchase price of $975,000. The Board also approved a resolution supporting a Capital Committee for Franklin County Schools capital needs, appointed two new Animal Services Advisory Board members, and voted to discontinue heart stick euthanasia without anesthesia at the animal shelter. All votes recorded were unanimous among present members, with Commissioner Danny Pearce absent.

• Approved consent agenda including March 18 minutes, proclamations, and Review Officer appointment (all present AYE)
• Approved County Government Month Proclamation 2024 separately (all present AYE)
• Approved resolution supporting a Capital Committee for Franklin County Schools capital needs (all present AYE)
• Appointed Julie Pomerantz to Animal Services Advisory Board (all present AYE)
• Appointed Tamara Stokes to Animal Services Advisory Board (all present AYE)
• Kept Commissioners Foy, London and Pearce on Animal Services Advisory Board until December 4, 2024 (all present AYE)
• Approved 424 T. Kemp Road Warehouse Project Budget Ordinance and General Fund Capital Reserve Fund Amendment #2 (all present AYE)
• Discontinued heart stick euthanasia without anesthesia at animal shelter (all present AYE)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a rezoning request for 2.657 acres in Dunn Township and a $1,201,500 real property purchase for economic development. Updates are scheduled regarding the public safety radio system, EMS station construction, NCDOT transportation projects, and 2024 tax revaluation.

• Rezoning request for 2.657-acres off NC 39 Highway from R-30 to General Business
• $1,201,500 real property purchase for economic development (Parcel ID# 004197)
• Public Safety Radio System Implementation update
• EMS station construction site plan and timeline update
• Golden LEAF Shell Building Pilot Program Grant engineering firm recommendation

The Board approved a rezoning request for 2.657 acres in Dunn Township and selected Kimley-Horn for a shell building design project. Several board appointments were confirmed, and the Animal Services Advisory Board membership was increased. No action was taken on a proposed $1.2M real property purchase for economic development.

• Approved rezoning of 2.657-acres (Parcel ID 046084) from Residential-30 to General Business (unanimous)
• Approved Kimley-Horn as engineering firm for shell building Preliminary Design Plan (unanimous)
• Approved increasing Animal Services Advisory Board membership from 7 to 9 members (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Matt Masters to EMS Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Andrew Payne to Dangerous Animal Board (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Neel Bhagat to Tourism Development Authority (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Budget Ordinance Amendment #12 and Opioid Fund Budget Ordinance (unanimous)
• Tabled EMS station construction plans for further review (unanimous)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a grant opportunity for a shell building at Triangle North Franklin Business Park that requires a $54,750 county match. Commissioners will also review water allocation requests for various new and existing subdivision projects. Additionally, the Health Department will provide an update on its programs and services.

• Golden LEAF Shell Building Pilot Program grant with a $54,750 county match
• Water allocation requests for 12 subdivisions in Franklinton, Youngsville, and Farmington
• Multi-year contract with Axon Enterprise Inc.
• Budget Ordinance Amendment #10
• Airport Access Road (Project Flight) Project Budget Ordinance Amendment #1

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included the February 5, 2024 minutes, a Girl Scout Week proclamation, a resolution to direct opioid settlement funds, Budget Ordinance Amendment #10, the Airport Access Road (Project Flight) budget amendment, and a multi-year contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. The board approved 13 water allocation requests recommended by the Utilities Advisory Committee and one allocation extension, all by unanimous votes of the present members. The board also approved participation in the Golden LEAF Shell Building Pilot Program with a $50,000 grant and $54,750 county match, $175,000 for a pickleball/tennis court at Owens Park, and an Outreach Coordinator position for Animal Services. No appointments were made.

• Approved consent agenda (all present voting AYE)
• Approved 13 water allocation requests (all present voting AYE)
• Approved 1 water allocation extension (all present voting AYE)
• Approved Golden LEAF Shell Building grant, $54,750 match, and budget amendments (all present voting AYE)
• Approved $175,000 for pickleball/tennis court at Owens Park (all present voting AYE)
• Approved Outreach Coordinator position for Animal Services (all present voting AYE)
• Approved public hearing for March 18, 2024 on possible property acquisition for economic development (all present voting AYE)
• Entered closed session under NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3),(4),(5) (4-1, Foy opposed)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive the FY23 audit presentation and a State of the District report from Franklin County Schools. Additionally, the Board is asked to consider awarding the Project Flight North Apron Expansion project at Triangle North Executive Airport.

• Triangle North Executive Airport Project Flight North Apron Expansion bid award
• FY23 Audit Presentation
• Franklin County Schools State of the District Update
• Health Department update on programs and services
• Appointment of Barbara Fiedor to the Public Utilities Advisory Committee

The Board approved funding and contract awards for the Triangle North Executive Airport Project Flight North Apron Expansion. Several appointments were made to county advisory committees, and the Board approved a contract change order for Ferguson Enterprises LLC.

• Approved Project Flight North Apron Expansion bid award and additional funding (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Kelli London to the Vaya Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Barbara Fiedor to the Public Utilities Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Speed to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved adding two seats to the Animal Services Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Approved Ferguson Enterprises LLC Change Order 1 to extend completion date to August 31, 2024 (Vote not specified, Commissioner Bunn opposed)
• Approved Bank of America Amendment 1 to extend disbursement deadline to February 15, 2025 (Vote not specified, Commissioner Bunn opposed)
• Approved FY24 Budget Amendment #9 and TNEA Runway Protection Zone Analysis budget (Unanimous)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will receive an overview of the FY25 Budget Calendar from Finance Director Jamie Holtzman. Additionally, County Manager Kim Denton will present a revised draft of county goals for review and possible adoption.

• Overview of the FY25 budget calendar
• Review and consideration of revised county goals

The Board of Commissioners approved a revised draft of county goals focusing on public safety, economic strength, fiscal management, public health, education, and leisure options. The Board also reviewed the FY25 Budget Calendar, though no action was taken on that item.

• Approved revised county goals (unanimous)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will receive the FY23 audit presentation and a State of the District update from Franklin County Schools. Additionally, officials will present the Triangle North Executive Airport Flight North Apron Expansion Project for consideration.

• Triangle North Executive Airport Flight North Apron Expansion Project bid award
• FY23 Audit Presentation
• Franklin County Schools State of the District Update
• Health Department program and grant update
• Appointment of Barbara Fiedor to Public Utilities Advisory Committee

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will receive an update on the Public Safety Radio System implementation. The Finance Director will also present a report on FY24 revenues, expenditures, and debt commitments for the General Fund, Solid Waste, and Public Utilities funds. A closed session is scheduled regarding attorney-client privilege and real property.

• Update on Public Safety Radio System Implementation
• FY24 finance update including revenues, expenditures, and debt commitments
• Axon Enterprise Inc. multi-year contract
• Airport Grant Opportunity: Runway Protection Zone Analysis
• Amendment to FY23 Audit Contract

The Board approved the appointment of Anita Fuller and the reappointment of Claudette Giani to the Solid Waste Education Task Force. The Board also received updates on the FY24 budget and the Public Safety Radio System implementation.

• Approved appointment of Anita Fuller to Solid Waste Education Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Claudette Giani to Solid Waste Education Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including January 2, 2024 minutes and Airport Grant Opportunity (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for attorney-client communication (6-1)
• Approved motion to enter closed session for attorney-client, real property, and economic development matters (6-1)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a special use permit for a 245-foot wireless tower off JA Rogers Road. Additionally, officials will discuss proposed changes to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding greenway requirements and receive updates on EMS and FY24 finances.

• Special Use Permit: 245' lattice-type telecommunication tower off JA Rogers Road
• UDO Text Amendment 23-UDO-02: Revisions to Article 6.10 regarding greenway and open space standards
• Emergency Medical Services Department update
• FY24 Finance Update including revenues, expenditures, and debt commitments
• Reappointments for the Board of Health and Kerr-Tar Workforce Development Board

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners and the Franklin County Board of Education will conduct a joint facilities work session. No action will be taken during this meeting.

• Facilities work session between Board of Commissioners and Board of Education

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will review a special use permit for a Verizon wireless tower off JA Rogers Road. Additional items include updates on the emergency radio system, Vaya Health, and Maria Parham Franklin.

• Special Use Permit: 245' lattice-type telecommunication tower off JA Rogers Road (Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless)
• Public Safety Radio System update
• Vaya Health update and CEO introduction
• Maria Parham Franklin update
• Reappointment of Marcus Hurt to the Youngsville Planning Board ETJ

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners continued a quasi-judicial special use permit hearing for a proposed 245-foot Verizon cell tower off JA Rogers Road. The Board granted standing to one adjacent property owner, Sean Fallon, and denied standing to Emily Fallon and Adam Lisk, then voted unanimously to recess the hearing to October 2, 2023 so Mr. Fallon could hire an appraiser. In other business, the Board approved its consent agenda, reappointed Marcus Hurt to the Youngsville Planning Board ETJ and Ricky May to the Planning Board, and received updates on the public safety radio system, Vaya Health, and Maria Parham Franklin. A planned closed session was removed from the agenda.

• Approved consent agenda, including September 5, 2023 minutes, FY24 Budget Amendment #4, Triangle North Franklin Business Park Phase II project ordinance, August 2023 tax report, Fire Prevention Week 2023 proclamation, Water Shortage Response Plan update, and Triangle North Executive Airport fee schedule update (unanimous)
• Denied standing to Emily Fallon to present evidence in the 23-SUP-03 special use permit hearing (motion failed 3-3)
• Granted standing to Sean Fallon to present evidence in the 23-SUP-03 hearing (4-2)
• Denied standing to Adam Lisk to present evidence in the 23-SUP-03 hearing (unanimous)
• Accepted applicant evidence as Exhibit C, appraiser report as Exhibit A, and FAA report as Exhibit B
• Recessed the 23-SUP-03 hearing to October 2, 2023 to allow Sean Fallon to bring an expert appraiser (unanimous)
• Reappointed Marcus Hurt to the Youngsville Planning Board ETJ for a three-year term (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ricky May to the Planning Board, term expiring December 2026 (unanimous)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board is reviewing a request for a $2 million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water supply study. They are also considering engineering firm selections and a reduced match requirement for the Triangle North Franklin Business Park Phase II project. Additionally, the Health Department has proposed converting three contract positions to full-time roles.

• $2 million estimated cost for USACE water supply study request
• Reduced $714,725 County match requirement for Triangle North Franklin Business Park Phase II
• Conversion of three Health Department contract positions to full-time provider roles
• $350,000 Task Order 3 for Water Supply Master Plan with MBD Consulting Engineering P.A.
• Appointments to the Library Board and Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider two special use permit requests for lattice-type telecommunication towers. Additionally, officials will provide updates on the Public Safety Radio System implementation and a report from Congressman Don Davis's office.

• Special Use Permit 23-SUP-03: 245’ lattice tower off JA Rogers Road
• Special Use Permit 23-SUP-04: 300' lattice tower at 308 Flat Rock Church Road
• Budget Ordinance Amendment #2
• Emergency Mass Notification System Contract
• Public Safety Radio System Implementation update

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance to ensure compliance with state statutes. They will also review a report regarding property at 109 W Nash Street in Louisburg. Additionally, the Board may approve $64,546 in state funds and three new positions for Medicaid expansion.

• Public hearing on Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) text amendments
• Review of recommendations for property at 109 W Nash Street, Louisburg
• Acceptance of $64,546 in state funds from NC DHHS
• Approval of three new Income Caseworker II positions in the Department of Social Services
• Appointment of delegates for the NCACC 116th Annual Conference

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider adopting the 2024 Schedule of Values for property tax reappraisal. They are also reviewing a request for a $2.1 million local match to support a $42 million grant for Franklinton Elementary. Additionally, the Board will review construction bids for the Youngsville Solid Waste Convenience Site.

• Adoption of 2024 Schedule of Values and Present Use Values for property tax reappraisal
• Approval of a $2.1 million local match for a $42 million school building grant
• Bid award recommendation for the Youngsville Solid Waste Convenience Site construction
• Extension of Public Safety Critical Staffing Pay Policy

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed 2024 Schedule of Values. Additionally, officials will provide an update on the Public Safety Radio System implementation.

• Public hearing for the proposed 2024 Schedule of Values
• Update on the Public Safety Radio System Implementation
• Budget Ordinance Amendment #7
• Franklinton Park Playground Renovation Project Budget Ordinance Amendment #1
• Property Lease Agreement with Bunn Rural Fire Association (NC 98 Hwy)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold public hearings on special use permit requests for two 300-foot telecommunication towers. Additionally, officials will present the proposed 2024 Schedule of Values for property tax revaluation. The agenda also includes several items for approval under the consent agenda.

• Special Use Permit 23-SUP-06 for a 300' telecommunication tower at 787 Trinity Church Road
• Special Use Permit 23-SUP-05 for a 300' telecommunication tower at 2882 NC 98 Highway
• Presentation of the proposed 2024 Schedule of Values for property tax revaluation
• Budget Ordinance Amendment #6
• Franklinton Park Playground Renovation Project funding request

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review special use permit requests for two new 300-foot telecommunication towers at Trinity Church Road and NC 98 Highway. The Board will also receive the proposed 2024 Schedule of Values for property tax revaluation.

• Special Use Permit for a 300' telecommunication tower at 787 Trinity Church Road
• Special Use Permit for a 300' telecommunication tower at 2882 NC 98 Highway
• Delivery of the proposed 2024 Schedule of Values
• Budget Ordinance Amendment #6
• Franklinton Park Playground Renovation Project funding request

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will review several budget ordinance amendments and lease agreements. They will also receive an update from the Department of Social Services regarding Medicaid Expansion. The Board will consider appointing Ronna Ferguson as Deputy Tax Collector.

• Budget Ordinance Amendment #8
• Solid Waste Facilities Improvements Project Budget Ordinance Amendment #1
• General Fund Capital Reserve Fund Budget Ordinance Amendment #1
• Appointment of Ronna Ferguson as Deputy Tax Collector
• Lease Agreement with State of NC (Margaret Tower)

The Board approved a consent agenda including several budget amendments and lease agreements. Ronna Ferguson was appointed to a four-year term as Deputy Tax Collector. The Board also received an update on Department of Social Services programs and Medicaid expansion.

• Approved consent agenda including Budget Ordinance Amendments #8, #1 (Solid Waste), and #1 (General Fund Capital Reserve) (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with State of NC for Margaret Tower (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Novozymes Tower Lease and Memorandum of Lease (6-0)
• Appointed Ronna Ferguson as Deputy Tax Collector for a term expiring January 3, 2028 (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed session (6-1)