Franklin County public meetings in 2025

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to issue a limited‑obligation bond of up to $38 million, with a 4.39% interest rate, to fund renovations of the Judicial Annex, a new EMS station, and upgrades to the Facilities Management Warehouse and Sheriff’s Facility. The Board will also hear a public hearing on a rezoning request for 2.51 acres on Rocky Ford Road, and consider the Utility Advisory Committee’s recommended water and sewer allocations for several new housing projects in Youngsville and Franklinton.

• Rezoning request (25‑REZ‑02) to change 2.51‑acre parcel on Rocky Ford Road from Neighborhood Business to Agricultural‑Residential
• Utility Advisory Committee recommendations for additional water and sewer allocations for new housing developments in Youngsville and Franklinton
• Award of bid for the Public Utilities Maintenance Building, funded by ARPA and Enterprise Fund balances
• Resolution to issue a $38 million bond at 4.39% interest to finance judicial, EMS, and facilities upgrades

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes several FY26 budget amendments for the EMS Stations Project, Judicial Complex Project, and Public Utilities Maintenance Shop, as well as an amendment to the FY25 audit contract. Additional items include public officials and employee bonds, a tax collection report, and department reclassification requests. The meeting also provides time for public comments and a closed‑session session under specified statutes.

• FY26 Budget Amendment #6
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Stations Project Amendment #4
• Franklin County Judicial Complex Project Budget Amendment #4
• Public Utilities Maintenance Shop Project Budget Amendment #1
• Amended FY25 Audit Contract

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of Limited Obligation Bonds to fund capital projects. The meeting includes bid awards for several infrastructure projects and a review of utility allocation requests for 2026.

• Proposed issuance of Limited Obligation Bonds not to exceed $60 million
• Bid awards for Franklinton Senior Center/EMS Station, Judicial Complex, Johnson Street Electrical Realignment, and Perry's Chapel Church Road Water System Improvements
• Judicial Complex project funding including $15M in State grant funding
• Utility allocation requests for 12 projects, including Youngsville Farms and Horsemans Trail Townhomes
• Proposed amendment to Section 34-2 (b)(4) of the Water and Sewer Allocation Ordinance

The commissioners unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the county to seek financing of up to $60 million through limited‑obligation bonds and to submit the application to Webster Bank. They also approved several contract awards, including a $4.29 M senior‑center/EMS station, a $34.408 M judicial complex, a $963,999.27 Johnson Street electrical realignment, and a $2.953 M Perry's Chapel water‑system project. The Water and Sewer Allocation Ordinance was amended, and $265,500 was allocated to the Tar River Land Conservancy for the Annie Edwards Tract.

• Approved resolution to finance up to $60 M limited‑obligation bonds (all present AYEs)
• Approved award of $4,290,000 contract to H.G. Reynolds Company for Franklinton Senior Center/EMS Station (all present AYEs)
• Approved award of $34,408,000 contract to TCC Enterprises Inc. for Franklin County Judicial Complex (all present AYEs)
• Approved award of $963,999.27 contract to C‑Phase Services for Johnson Street Electrical Realignment (all present AYEs)
• Approved award of $2,953,877 contract to H.G. Reynolds Company for Perry's Chapel Church Road Water System Improvements (all present AYEs)
• Approved amendment to Water and Sewer Allocation Ordinance (all present AYEs)
• Allocated $265,500 to Tar River Land Conservancy for Annie Edwards Tract (all present AYEs)
• Approved consent agenda items (all present AYEs)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board approved a $10,000,000 county match for the Franklin County Schools Needs Based Public School Building Fund grant, contingent on award of the state grant. It also approved staff’s financing recommendation for several capital projects. Commissioners appointed Tom Harris to the Vance‑Granville Community College Board of Trustees and entered a closed‑session meeting by a 6‑to‑1 vote. The meeting then reopened, was adjourned, and the regular agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Removed Section 1 of FY26 Budget Amendment #3 (unanimous AYE)
• Approved remainder of consent agenda (unanimous AYE)
• Approved $10,000,000 county match for school grant (unanimous AYE)
• Approved financing solution for several capital projects (unanimous AYE)
• Appointed Tom Harris to VCC Board of Trustees (unanimous AYE)
• Entered closed session (6‑1 vote)
• Entered open session (unanimous AYE)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous AYE)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board will hold a public hearing on a request from Diamond Solar, LLC for a special use permit to construct and operate a solar farm on about 1,083 acres across 12 parcels along Trinity Church Road, Pete Smith Road, and Sutton Road. Senior Planner Colton Young will present details of the proposal. Commissioners will consider approving the permit after hearing public comments.

• Special Use Permit request (25‑SUP‑01) by Diamond Solar, LLC for a solar farm (~1,083 acres, 12 parcels)
• Public hearing scheduled at 4:55 pm, chaired by Chairman David Bunn
• Presentation by Senior Planner Colton Young on the proposed solar facility

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners held a quasi‑judicial hearing on a special use permit request by Diamond Solar, LLC for a 1,083‑acre solar farm. After testimony, the Board affirmed that all seven findings of fact were met and approved the permit, attaching a list of conditions. All motions were carried with the four present commissioners voting “AYE.”

• Motion to open the hearing (Foy, seconded by Speed) approved – all present AYE
• Motion to allow all interested parties to testify (Speed, seconded by Foy) approved – all present AYE
• Motion to close the hearing (Foy, seconded by Speed) approved – all present AYE
• Motion to approve the special use permit (May, seconded by Speed) approved – all present AYE
• Motion to approve the permit subject to specified conditions (May, seconded by Speed) approved – all present AYE
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (Foy, seconded by Speed) approved – all present AYE

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a property in Dunn Township. Members will also consider a memorandum of understanding for transportation funding and several administrative appointments.

• Rezoning request for 3.25-acres at 810 Clyde Pearce Road from Residential-30 to Neighborhood Business
• MOU with Kerr Area Transportation Authority for Rural Operating Assistance Program funds
• FY26 Budget Amendment #2
• Surplus of K-9 Jax to handler for $1
• NCDOT Contingency Funding Agreement for US 1 North Commerce Park

The commissioners approved the consent agenda, adopted a rezoning of 3.25 acres at 810 Clyde Pearce Road from Residential‑30 to Neighborhood Business, and authorized a memorandum of understanding with the Kerr Area Transportation Authority to receive and manage Rural Operating Assistance Program funds. They also appointed Ginger Pugh as Tourism Development Authority chair and Commissioner Roxanne Bragg as the county’s NCACC voting delegate.

• Approved consent agenda (all present AYE)
• Approved rezoning of 3.25 acres at 810 Clyde Pearce Road (Parcel ID 002101) from R‑30 to NB (AYE)
• Approved KARTS MOU for ROAP funds and authorized County Manager to execute (AYE)
• Approved resolution allowing KARTS to apply for, administer, and report on ROAP funding (AYE)
• Approved Ginger Pugh as Tourism Development Authority chairperson (AYE)
• Appointed Commissioner Roxanne Bragg as NCACC voting delegate (AYE)
• Entered closed session per statutes (vote 6‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (AYE)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing on a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. The proposed changes aim to ensure compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program and clarify references.

• UDO Text Amendment 25-UDO-01 (Public Hearing)
• FY26 Budget Amendment #1
• Resolution appointing Madison Martin as Review Officer
• Resolution appointing Taylor Whitman as Review Officer
• Annual Tax Settlement

The commissioners approved the consent agenda and adopted the FY26 Budget Amendment #1. They unanimously approved the Unified Development Ordinance text amendment 25-UDO-01 and its plan consistency statement. The board entered closed session by a 6‑1 vote and later returned to open session before adjourning.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Budget Amendment #1 (unanimous)
• Extended public comment time (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on UDO amendment (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing with no comments (unanimous)
• Approved UDO amendment 25-UDO-01 and plan consistency statement (unanimous)
• Entered closed session (6‑1 vote, Commissioner Foy opposed)
• Returned to open session (unanimous) and adjourned (unanimous)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will discuss and consider approval of the FY26 Budget. Other business includes reviewing water and sewer allocation extensions for six projects and appointing members to the Agricultural Advisory Board and Jury Commission.

• Approval of the FY26 Budget
• Utility allocation extensions for Holden Village, Mason Glenn Ph 1, College Street Townhomes, Wrenn Apartments, Wrenn Farms Ph 1, and Wrenn Villas Ph 1
• Public Safety Radio System Change Order #4 (no cost)
• Multi-year contract with Stryker Sales, LLC for EMS Cardiac Monitor Devices
• Appointments to the Agricultural Advisory Board and Jury Commission

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda. The FY26 Budget Ordinance, including a $131,453,061 General Fund budget, was approved 6‑1, while an amendment to add a commissioner pay raise failed 5‑2. The board also approved the Public Safety Radio System Change Order #4 and hired Ryan Preble as County Manager.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously (AYE)
• FY26 Budget Ordinance approved 6‑1 (Commissioner Speed opposed)
• Amended motion to add commissioner pay raise failed 5‑2
• Public Safety Radio System Change Order #4 approved unanimously (AYE)
• Utility allocation extensions for six projects approved unanimously (AYE)
• Appointments of Billy Wood Jr and Thomas Dean approved unanimously (AYE)
• Reappointment of George McGhee to Jury Commission approved unanimously (AYE)
• Ryan Preble hired as County Manager approved unanimously (AYE)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider approval of the recommended FY26 budget. The meeting includes a review of the FY25 Budget Amendment #17 and an update on opioid funding from the Sheriff's Office SMART Team.

• Public hearing for FY26 Recommended Budget
• FY25 Budget Amendment #17
• Oakley Collier Architects contract for Franklinton EMS Station/Senior Center
• Audit Contract for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
• Temporary Construction Easement Agreement - Mays Crossroads

The Board approved the consent agenda unanimously, adopting the FY25 Budget Amendment #17, the FY25 Audit Contract, and other items. A motion to remove three items from the consent agenda failed 5‑2. Motions to extend public comment time passed 6‑1 and later failed 5‑2. The Board entered closed session (6‑1) and later returned to open session before adjourning.

• Motion to remove Items 1-B, 1-C, 1-I from consent agenda failed (5-2)
• Motion to approve consent agenda carried unanimously (AYE)
• Motion to extend public comment time passed (6-1)
• Motion to extend public comment time (second attempt) failed (5-2)
• Motion to open public hearing carried (AYE)
• Motion to close public hearing carried (AYE)
• Motion to enter closed session approved (6-1)
• Motion to return to open session carried (AYE)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will adopt a consent agenda that includes the May 5 and May 12 meeting minutes, FY25 Budget Amendment #16, the Airport Runway Extension Phase I Project Budget Ordinance, a tax collection report, an MOU with Kerr‑Tar Regional Council of Governments, a real‑property purchase in Louisburg, and the annexation of Franklinton Park into the Town of Franklinton. Public comments will be heard for 30 minutes. The County Manager will present the FY26 budget message and request a public hearing on June 2, 2025. A closed session will address attorney‑client privileged matters, real‑property contracts, and personnel issues.

• FY25 Budget Amendment #16
• Airport Runway Extension Phase I Project Budget Ordinance
• MOU with Kerr‑Tar Regional Council of Governments
• Louisburg Real Property Purchase
• Annexation of Franklinton Park into Town of Franklinton

The Board approved the consent agenda, then approved Item 1-C to correct a budget typo and Item 1-G to purchase two parcels for $280,000. They scheduled a public hearing on the FY26 budget for June 2, 2025, and appointed Susan Parrish to the County Aging Advisory Board. The Board entered closed session, later returned to open session, and adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (excluding Items 1-C and 1-G) – all present AYE
• Approved Item 1-C correction to budget amendment – vote 6-1
• Approved Item 1-G land purchase of parcels 031340 & 015365 for $280,000 – vote 6-1
• Approved scheduling of FY26 budget public hearing for June 2, 2025 – all present AYE
• Approved nomination of Susan Parrish to Aging Advisory Board – all present AYE
• Approved motion to enter closed session – vote 6-1
• Approved motion to return to open session – all present AYE
• Approved motion to adjourn – all present AYE

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will vote on FY25 Budget Amendment #15 and adopt a budget ordinance for the Franklinton Track Resurfacing Project. Several proclamations recognizing EMS Week, Older Americans Month, Clerk's Week, Drinking Water Week, and National Small Business Week will be approved. The agenda also includes a public comment period, other business, and a closed‑session session for privileged matters.

• FY25 Budget Amendment #15
• Franklinton Track Resurfacing Project Budget Ordinance
• AirFest Parking License Agreement
• NCDOT 2026‑2035 State Transportation Improvement Plan
• Closed session for attorney‑client privileged, economic development, and real‑property matters

The Board approved the consent agenda unanimously. Two board nominations—Kim Saunders to the Library Board and William Parrish to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board—were approved unanimously. A motion to enter closed session was approved 5‑1, with one commissioner opposing. The Board then returned to open session and adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous "AYE")
• Approved Kim Saunders nomination to Library Board (unanimous "AYE")
• Approved William Parrish nomination to Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous "AYE")
• Approved motion to enter closed session 5‑1 (Foy opposed)
• Approved motion to return to open session (unanimous "AYE")
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous "AYE")

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The commissioners voted to enter a closed session, then to return to open session, and finally to adjourn. All motions were carried with all present voting "AYE." No substantive actions were taken.

• Motion to enter closed session approved (all present AYE)
• Motion to return to open session approved (all present AYE)
• Motion to adjourn approved (all present AYE)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda covering minutes, reports, and several memoranda of understanding. Public comments will be heard for up to 30 minutes. Action items include approving the recommended bid for the demolition of the building at 109 West Nash Street and appointing members to the Board of Health, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and the Tourism Development Authority chairperson. A closed‑session portion will address attorney‑client privileged matters and real‑property contracts.

• Approve demolition contract for 109 West Nash Street, Louisburg
• Appointment of Hilary P. Patterson to the Board of Health (three‑year term)
• Appointment of Tammy Hooper‑Cox to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
• Designation of Ginger Pugh as Chairperson of the Tourism Development Authority
• Consent agenda items: minutes, releases report, Youngsville Fire Dept MOU, Chatham County 911 MOU, utility write‑offs, Tyler Technologies ERP agreement

The Commissioners approved the consent agenda (except the fire‑department MOU), then voted to approve the demolition contract for 109 West Nash Street for $1,386,000. They also appointed Hilary P. Patterson to the Board of Health, Tammy Hooper‑Cox to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and designated Ginger Pugh as Chair of the Tourism Development Authority. A motion to research federal funding for a public pool failed, and the board entered and exited closed session.

• Approved consent agenda (except Item 1‑C) (6‑0)
• Approved Item 1‑C Youngsville Fire Department MOU (6‑0)
• Approved demolition contract with Calvin Davenport Inc. for $1,386,000 (6‑0)
• Appointed Hilary P. Patterson to Board of Health (6‑0)
• Appointed Tammy Hooper‑Cox to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (6‑0)
• Designated Ginger Pugh as TDA Chairperson (6‑0)
• Motion to research federal funding for public pool failed (2‑4)
• Entered closed session (5‑1) and later reopened (6‑0)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes several proclamations, a staffing request for a Capital Projects Manager, a three‑year audit engagement contract, FY25 Budget Amendment #14, a budget amendment for the 424 T. Kemp Road Warehouse Project ordinance, and a distribution request for the Public School Building Repair & Renovation Fund. After the consent agenda, the board will hear public comments, discuss other business, and enter a closed session for privileged matters.

• FY25 Budget Amendment #14
• Three-Year Audit Engagement Contract
• Staffing Request – Capital Projects Manager
• 424 T. Kemp Road Warehouse Project Ordinance Budget Amendment #1
• Distribution Request for Public School Building Repair & Renovation Fund for NC Education Lottery

The Board approved its consent agenda and extended public comment time. Commissioners appointed Jeremy Neal to the Animal Services Advisory Board. They entered closed session (6‑1 vote) and later reopened the meeting. Finally, they authorized hiring consultant George Wood at $85 per hour for the County Manager selection process.

• Approved consent agenda (all present voting AYE)
• Extended public comment time (motion approved)
• Appointed Jeremy Neal to Animal Services Advisory Board (all present voting AYE)
• Entered closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 (6‑1 vote)
• Reopened open session (all present voting AYE)
• Authorized hiring of consultant George Wood at $85/hr for County Manager selection (all present voting AYE)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting AYE)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The commissioners approved the consent agenda with all present voting AYE. They reappointed Julie Loftin and Dr. Jerry Ellington to the Board of Health, and appointed Meredith Wester as the law‑enforcement representative, each with unanimous AYE votes. The board entered a closed session by a 4‑to‑1 vote, later returned to open session, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (all present voting AYE)
• Reappointed Julie Loftin and Dr. Jerry Ellington to Board of Health (all present voting AYE)
• Appointed Meredith Wester as law‑enforcement representative (all present voting AYE)
• Entered closed session (vote 4‑1)
• Returned to open session (all present voting AYE)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting AYE)

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes FY25 budget amendments, a new elevated water tank project budget, and lease and franchise agreements. Commissioners will vote on an agreement with the Town of Louisburg to fund utility relocation for the Judicial Complex and to purchase Parcel ID# 031340 at fair market value. The meeting also includes public comment time, appointments to various advisory boards, and a closed‑session session for privileged matters.

• FY25 Budget Amendment #13
• New Elevated Water Tank Project Budget Amendment #1
• TNEA T‑Hangar #45 Lease Agreement
• North State Medical Transport Franchise Agreement – new franchisee
• Judicial Complex agreement: utility relocation funding and Parcel ID# 031340 purchase

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a landscaping business. They will also review the FY24 audit and consider awarding contracts for water tank construction and elevation.

• Public hearing for Special Use 24-SUP-03: commercial landscaping business on 3.1-acres at 435 Ballard Pruitt Road
• Bid award for new elevated water tank and raising the US1 elevated water tank
• FY25 Budget Amendment #12
• Right of Way Acquisition for Franklinton to Novonesis Rails to Trails
• TNEA T-Hangar #10 Lease Agreement

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review recommendations from the Town of Youngsville's "Hot Spot" Analysis. The Board is also asked to authorize the Chairman to sign a truck route letter and a RAISE grant letter of support for the US Department of Transportation.

• Approval of Youngsville "Hot Spot" Analysis recommendations
• Authorization of truck route letter to US Department of Transportation
• Authorization of RAISE grant letter of support to US Department of Transportation

Franklin County Board of Commissioners

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including a lease and construction agreement for a private hangar at Triangle North Executive Airport that could bring over $1,450,000 in investment. The board will also vote on the award of the Bunn EMS Station contract, a change order for the public safety radio system, and the allocation of $2,564,623 in remaining ARPA funds to Franklin County Schools HVAC projects. These items are listed on the consent agenda and will be discussed before the meeting is recessed to closed session.

• Approve Triangle North Hangar 1, LLC 40‑year lease and construction agreement ($1.45 M investment)
• Approve award of the Bunn EMS Station bid
• Approve Public Safety Radio Change Order #3
• Approve allocation of $2,564,623 ARPA funds to Franklin County Schools HVAC projects
• Approve FY25 Budget Amendment #10