Granville County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes a budget amendment and an ARPA ordinance amendment for FY 2024-2025, as well as tax refunds and a micro‑grant agreement with the North Carolina Railroad Company. The board will also vote on approving bonds for county officials for 2025 and address sheriff matters such as the transfer of a retired K9 asset. Additional items include officer oaths, appointments, and public comments.

• Budget Amendment #8 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Ordinance Amendment #8 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Approval of North Carolina Railroad Company Micro‑Grant Agreement
• Approval of Bonds for County Officials for 2025
• Transfer of Retired K9 Asset to Deputy Handler

The Board of Commissioners held their organizational meeting, electing Jimmy Gooch as Chair and Zelodis Jay as Vice Chair. Commissioners also approved the 2025 meeting schedule, authorized the sale of a retired K9 unit, and approved various budget and tax-related consent items. Several commissioners took their oaths of office during the session.

• Elected Jimmy Gooch as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Zelodis Jay as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting time, place, and schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $1.00 sale of retired K9 Winston to handler (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment #8 and ARPA project amendment #8 (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds, releases, and write-offs (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 bonds for county officials (unanimous)
• Reappointed Sue Bryant to the Advisory Council on Aging (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will hold a legislative hearing regarding changes to the Land Development Code. The board will also consider a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and radio upgrades for the Sheriff's Office.

• Legislative hearing on Land Development Code Text Amendment
• Budget Amendment #7 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Purchase of Motorola Radios for Granville County Sheriff's Office
• Electrical Service Utility Easement at the North Granville Senior Center
• ARPA Project Ordinance Amendment #7 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved late present-use value tax applications for Charles Dean and Laura Dean Blackley/Sandra Dean Pruitt, finding good cause for the delay. The board also approved a land development code text amendment allowing accessory structures in front yards, purchased new radios for the Sheriff's Office, and approved several other routine items.

• Approved late present-use value applications for Charles Dean and Laura Dean Blackley/Sandra Dean Pruitt (6-0)
• Approved Land Development Code text amendment allowing one accessory structure in front yards of residential districts (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 30 Motorola radios and accessories for Sheriff's Office, not to exceed $230,000 (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA Project Ordinance Amendment #7 appropriating $229,000 for radio purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Protection & Rescue Services budget clarification allowing $40,000 grant match flexibility (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment #7, tax refunds/releases/write-offs, surplus vehicle declarations, utility easement, and Finance Technician position (unanimous)
• Approved Granville County Digital Inclusion Plan (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider Budget Amendment #6 and two ordinance amendments for American Rescue Plan Act projects. The body will also review agreements to use opioid settlement funds for addiction treatment and overdose response programs.

• Budget Amendment #6 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• ARPA Project Ordinance Amendments #5 and #6
• Agreements with Sheriff's Office and Granville Health System for opioid settlement programs
• Tax refunds, releases, and write-offs
• Revisions to Granville County Information Technology Policy

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including budget and ARPA amendments, a deputy finance officer resolution, tax refunds, IT policy revisions, and a FEMA agent designation. They also approved new agreements to combat opioid addiction, added an IT job classification, made board appointments, and approved annual pay increases for the County Manager and DSS Director.

• Approved consent agenda including Budget Amendment #6 and ARPA Project Ordinance Amendments #5 and #6 (unanimous)
• Approved $196,593 MOA with Sheriff's Office and $293,000 sub-recipient agreement with Granville Health System for opioid programs (unanimous)
• Approved addition of Senior IT Technician (Grade 70) to Pay and Classification Plan (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Franklin Vance Warren Opportunity Board (6-0, Hinman recused)
• Approved Jill R. Stevens to Library Board of Trustees District 1 (unanimous)
• Approved 2.5% pay increase for County Manager and 3.68% for DSS Director (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes a budget amendment for FY 2024-2025, revisions to the county contract and purchasing policy, tax refunds, a facility use license agreement, and approval of minutes. Additional items include discussion of Operation Greenlight for Veterans, a grant for the Governor's Highway Safety Program, present-use value applications, engineering consulting services for Triangle North Granville, and a real property transfer for a manufacturing center. The meeting also features public comments, sheriff matters, and appointments to the Vaya Health Region 4 Board.

• Budget Amendment #5 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Revisions to Granville County Contract and Purchasing Policy
• Approval of Governor's Highway Safety Program Grant
• Approval of Engineering Consulting Services for Triangle North Granville
• Approval of Real Property Transfer and Adoption of Declaration of Covenants for Manufacturing Center at Triangle North Granville Business Park

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved a $247,350 engineering services agreement with McGill Associates to repair and permit the sewer infrastructure at Triangle North Granville Business Park. The board also approved a $55,000 highway safety grant, a real property transfer to Vance-Granville Community College, and a peace pole installation at the courthouse. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $247,350 engineering services agreement with McGill Associates for sewer repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 Governor's Highway Safety Program grant (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of 10.25 acres to Vance-Granville Community College for advanced manufacturing center (unanimous)
• Approved peace pole installation at courthouse by Oxford Rotary Club (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment #5 and tax refunds (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments to Vaya Health Region 4 Board (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes Budget Amendment #4 for Fiscal Year 2024‑2025, approvals of service agreements and equipment purchases, and revisions to travel and blasting permits. The meeting also includes a planning matter to adopt the East Coast Greenway Study, emergency‑management purchases of a laundry trailer and an HVAC unit, and a solid‑waste franchise contract extension. Additional items are introductions, public comments, and reports from the County Manager and Attorney.

• Budget Amendment #4 for Fiscal Year 2024‑2025
• Approval of Motorola Service Agreement
• Adoption of East Coast Greenway Study
• Purchase of Laundry Trailer with Competitive Grant Funds
• Approval of Contract Extension for Solid Waste Franchise Agreements

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved contract extensions for GFL solid waste services and Aramark detention center meals, and adopted the East Coast Greenway Feasibility Study. The Board also approved purchasing emergency equipment using grant funds, including a laundry trailer and an HVAC unit, and appointed a new member to the Kerr-Tar Workforce Development Board.

• Approved consent agenda, including budget amendments, Motorola and MCA service renewals, 911 CAD equipment purchases, tax refunds and releases, and travel policy revisions (unanimous)
• Approved a two-year contract extension for Aramark detention center meal services at an estimated annual cost of $350,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted the East Coast Greenway Feasibility Study for a potential trail from Oxford to Virginia (6-1, Commissioner Russ May dissenting)
• Approved the purchase of a laundry trailer from ProPac, Inc. for up to $115,000 using Capacity Building Competitive Grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved the purchase of a 25-ton HVAC unit from TRS-SESCO, LLC for $62,600 using 2023 Local Emergency Shelter Capacity Grant funds (unanimous)
• Approved a one-year contract extension for GFL convenience site operations and curbside waste collection franchise agreements (6-1, Commissioner Russ May dissenting)
• Appointed Lauren Holden to the Kerr-Tar Private Industry Council/Workforce Development Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider three budget amendments, including one for a broadband project. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the 5310 Transportation Grant for the In-Town Oxford Fixed Route.

• Budget Amendment #3 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Capital Project Ordinance Budget Amendments #1 and #2 (Loan Proceeds and Broadband Project)
• Public hearing for 5310 Transportation Grant: In-Town Oxford Fixed Route
• Consulting contract with Bailess Group, LLC
• NC Department of Commerce Economic Development Strategic Plan Resolution and MOU

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved a 14-item consent agenda including budget amendments, fund transfers, a street sign installation contract, computer purchases, and tax refunds. The board also approved a 5310 Transportation Grant application for the Oxford Fixed Route after a public hearing, and approved the retirement and transfer of two K-9s to their handlers for $1 each. A contract extension with Bailess Group, LLC for Sheriff's Office consulting was approved, along with several reappointments and a position reclassification.

• Approved consent agenda with 14 items (6-0)
• Approved NC DOT 5310 Transportation Grant application for Oxford Fixed Route (6-0)
• Approved transfer of retired K-9s Remi and Coal to handlers for $1 each (6-0)
• Approved consulting contract extension with Bailess Group, LLC (6-0)
• Reappointed Charles Noblin, Jr. to EDAB Districts 2 and 7 (6-0)
• Reappointed Dr. Bridget Waters to Granville-Vance District Board of Health (6-0)
• Approved Economic Development position reclassification to Coordinator Grade 72 (6-0)
• Approved participation in Stop-Gap Solutions broadband program (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of consent agenda items, including a budget amendment, a fire district fund resolution, and a settlement with Kroger over opioid litigation. They will also discuss contracts for sheriff consulting services, a radio system upgrade, and the county's economic development strategic plan. The meeting includes public comments, recognitions, and closed‑session items on personnel and property acquisition.

• Budget Amendment #2 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (p. 3)
• Resolution for New Fire and Rescue District Fund Investment Account (p. 12)
• Approval of Consulting Contract Renewal – Sheriff Robert Bailess (p. 175)
• Approval of TDMA Radio Upgrade (p. 224)
• Approval of Kroger Opioid Litigation Settlement (p. 283)

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda including a budget amendment, a fire and rescue district investment account, tax refunds, a 4% merit pay increase for the Elections Director, and a contract for an agreed-upon procedures report. The board also approved several contracts, including a heating and cooling unit replacement for the courthouse, construction materials testing for the North Granville Senior Center, a TDMA radio upgrade, and a Priority Dispatch license renewal. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to join the Kroger opioid settlement and made appointments to the Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority and the Research Triangle Regional Partnership.

• Approved consent agenda including Budget Amendment #2, Fire and Rescue investment account, tax refunds, Elections Director 4% merit pay increase, and Dribben & Associates contract (unanimous)
• Approved extending Bailess LLC consulting contract through September 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved $18,524 contract with Gupton Services for courthouse HVAC replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $36,666 contract with ESP Associates for North Granville Senior Center materials testing, plus $10,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved NC Department of Commerce 5-year economic development strategic plan proposal (unanimous)
• Approved $30,037.75 TDMA radio upgrade from Motorola Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved $10,240 Priority Dispatch license service agreement renewal (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing execution of Kroger opioid settlement (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously voted to amend its opioid litigation complaint to include Pharmacy Benefit Managers. The Board also discussed the status of the Portman contract and held a closed session regarding economic development.

• Approved joining lawsuit against Pharmacy Benefit Manager (6-0)
• Entered closed session for economic development matters (6-0)
• Returned to open session (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several budget and ordinance amendments for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The agenda includes discussions regarding social services agreements, grant funding, and the results of RFPs for opioid settlement funds.

• Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Revisions to the FY 2024-2025 Library Fee Manual
• Approval of Home & Community Care Block Grant Funding
• Renewal of consulting contract with Hartigan Management Enterprises, Inc.
• RFP results for the expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved spending $489,539 in opioid settlement funds: $196,539 for a Sheriff's Office medication-assisted treatment program in the detention center and $293,000 for a Granville Health System Post-Overdose Response Team. The Board also approved $1,800,000.09 in county funds for a broadband expansion project with Roanoke Connect Holdings covering 1,697 locations, and approved $528,504 in Home and Community Care Block Grant funding plus a $58,722 county match. Other actions included recreation mini grants, a DSS memorandum of understanding, and several appointments.

• Approved $489,539 in opioid settlement funds: $196,539 for Sheriff's Office medication-assisted treatment and $293,000 for Granville Health System Post-Overdose Response Team (unanimous)
• Approved $1,800,000.09 county contribution for broadband project with Roanoke Connect Holdings covering 1,697 locations (unanimous)
• Approved $528,504 Home and Community Care Block Grant distribution and $58,722 county match (unanimous)
• Approved six recreation mini grants totaling $101,783.11; Toler Community Reach Out Club grant approved 6-0 with Commissioner Jay recused
• Approved two-year NCDHHS memorandum of understanding for DSS (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 contract renewal with Hartigan Management Enterprises for economic development consulting through January 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,800 annual compensation for ABC Board chair, 5-1 with Commissioner May dissenting
• Approved revisions to Personnel Policy Section 10 for elected officials' pay increases (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several budget amendments for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The agenda includes discussions on landfill operations, election equipment maintenance, and asbestos abatement at a former health building in Oxford. The meeting also features various appointments and recognitions.

• Budget Amendment #12 (FY 2023-2024)
• Approval of Landfill Operations Contract
• Asbestos abatement and demolition at 101 Hunt Drive, Oxford
• Maintenance for South Branch Library / Early College High School
• School Resource Officer agreement for Oxford Preparatory School

The Board approved a new landfill operations contract with Huff Soil Conservation and authorized the demolition of a former public health building. Other actions included approving election equipment maintenance and transferring property to Vance-Granville Community College.

• Approved landfill operations contract with Huff Soil Conservation for $1,396,200 annually (unanimous)
• Approved $73,800 contract for asbestos abatement and demolition of 101 Hunt Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $30,417.76 for election equipment maintenance and software renewal (unanimous)
• Authorized transfer of Lot 1-A of Triangle North Property to Vance-Granville Community College (unanimous)
• Approved $13,648 HVAC maintenance contract for South Branch Library/Early College High School (unanimous)
• Approved $93,748 SRO agreement for Oxford Preparatory School (unanimous)
• Appointed David Sella to Board of Adjustment District 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendments #12 and #13 for FY 2023-2024 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and Budget Ordinance. The meeting includes several budget amendments and the approval of professional service contracts. Members will also make appointments to county advisory committees.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget and Budget Ordinance
• Budget Amendment #11 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Contract approval for Davenport Financial Consulting Services
• Southern Software Inc. Maintenance Contract and Support Agreements
• Request for Lottery Funding for School Construction

The Board of Commissioners adopted the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget ordinance on a 6-1 vote, with Commissioner Russ May opposing. The $87,206,113 General Fund budget sets a tax rate of $0.631 per $100 valuation, which several commissioners and public speakers described as an increase following the 2024 property revaluation. The Board also approved a real property agreement with the Board of Education for the former G. C. Hawley School site, to be used as an athletic park, and approved several other contracts and appointments.

• Adopted FY2024-2025 Budget Ordinance with $87,206,113 General Fund and tax rate of $0.631 per $100 (6-1, May opposed)
• Approved consent agenda including Budget Amendment #11 and $1,100,000 for economic development incentives (unanimous)
• Approved agreement to convey G. C. Hawley School property to County for use as athletic park (unanimous)
• Approved Davenport & Company financial consulting contract (unanimous)
• Approved Southern Software Inc. maintenance contract for $8,908 (FY24) and $45,544 (FY25) (unanimous)
• Approved special budget amendment for ACIM annual allocation (6-0, Hinman recused)
• Approved special budget amendment for Smart Start annual allocation (6-0, Cozart recused)
• Approved six public education resolutions to forward to state legislators (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners adopted the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget ordinance, fee manual, and position classification and pay plan on a 6-1 vote, with Commissioner Russ May opposing. The budget sets a tax rate of $0.631 per $100 valuation, which the minutes describe as following a state-mandated property revaluation. The Board also approved a conveyance and interlocal agreement with the Board of Education for the former G. C. Hawley School property, to be named G. C. Hawley Athletic Park, and approved six public education resolutions to forward to state legislators.

• Adopted FY2024-25 budget ordinance, fee manual, and position classification & pay plan (6-1, May opposing)
• Set county tax rate at $0.631 per $100 valuation and Fire & Rescue District rate at $0.06 per $100
• Approved conveyance and interlocal agreement for G. C. Hawley School property at 2173 Brassfield Road, Creedmoor (unanimous)
• Approved six public education resolutions to send to state legislators (unanimous)
• Approved Davenport & Company financial consulting contract, hourly fee option, after County Attorney review (unanimous)
• Approved Southern Software Inc. maintenance contract: $8,908 from FY2023-24 and $45,544 from FY2024-25 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Budget Amendment #11, $1.1M economic development incentives realignment, and $476,541.01 lottery funds request (unanimous)
• Appointed Karen Evans as Clerk to the Board and made committee appointments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget. The body is also considering a budget amendment for the current fiscal year and the sale of five surplus Sheriff's Office vehicles.

• Public hearing on Proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Budget Amendment #10 for FY 2023-2024, including a $300,000 transfer to the Health Plan
• Sale of 5 surplus Sheriff's Office vehicles (2006-2018 models)
• FY 2024 Audit Contract
• Approval of CAMPO Memorandum of Understanding

The Board conducted a public hearing to gather input on the proposed budget, which will be considered for adoption on June 3, 2024. The Board also approved a financial audit contract and transferred greenway easements to the Town of Butner.

• Approved Budget Amendment #10 for FY 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of 5 Sheriff's Office vehicles as surplus (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 Audit Contract with TPSA for $47,950 (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of CMAQ Greenway easements to Town of Butner (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Robert Gorham to Creedmoor Planning Board (Unanimous)
• Appointed Kelly Jones to Granville-Vance District Board of Health (Unanimous)
• Appointed Russ May to Vance-Granville Community College Board of Trustees
• Approved updated CAMPO Memorandum of Understanding (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board held a budget work session to review funding for the Sheriff's Office and Granville County Public Schools. The Board reached a consensus to increase part-time hourly rates for election workers by $4 per hour. No final budget was adopted during this session.

• Approved $4 per hour increase for election workers (consensus)
• Entered closed session for attorney-client matters (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners held Day 1 of its FY2024-25 budget work session on May 13, 2024. The board received presentations and discussed the Department of Social Services budget, the pay and classification plan and staffing, service expansions, school resource officers, fire protection funding, and fund balance policy. No motions, votes, or final budget decisions are recorded in these minutes; the board recessed until 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

• No substantive decisions or votes recorded; session was discussion-only
• Recessed at 3:28 p.m. until 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024
• Requested Granville Search and Recovery representatives present at an upcoming board meeting
• Commissioner Jay requested Highway 96 be added to service expansion #49, intersection study
• Staff asked to review part-time pay for Board of Elections workers
• Commissioner May requested a chart of costs that impact Granville County

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget presentation and hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Nugget Comfort CDBG Project. The body will also consider several contracts and appointments to county boards.

• Public hearing for amendment to Nugget Comfort CDBG Project
• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Presentation
• Approval of tax refunds ($12,887.63), releases ($1,618.88), and write-offs ($4.51)
• Approval of leases for 204 Williamsboro Street
• Approval of Accreditation Manager and Emergency Communications Consulting contracts

The Board unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council funding plan totaling $249,016 and scheduled the public hearing for the county budget on May 20, 2024. They also approved contracts for sheriff's office accreditation and emergency communications consulting, amended a community development grant for Nugget Comfort, and appointed new members to various boards. Public comments focused on requests for increased transit funding and concerns regarding property appraisals.

• Approved JCPC County Funding Plan for FY24-25 ($249,016 total)
• Approved JCPC Membership List for FY24-25
• Approved scheduling public hearing on proposed budget for May 20, 2024
• Approved amendment to Nugget Comfort CDBG project (43 jobs, $4.32M investment)
• Approved contract for Sheriff's Office accreditation manager ($19,999.81)
• Approved Emergency Communications Consulting Contract with Tonya Evans (not to exceed $30,000)
• Approved leases for 204 Williamsboro Street with Watson Building, Rental and Investment Co., Inc.
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Granville-Vance District Health for Opioid Specialist

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a budget amendment increasing the General Fund by $2,126,125. This includes transferring $2,000,000 to the Triangle North Water and Sewer Project. Other items include tax revaluation funding and emergency management grants.

• Budget Amendment #9 increasing General Fund by $2,126,125
• Two $1,000,000 transfers to the Triangle North Water and Sewer Project
• Project Ordinance Amendment #2 for Triangle North Water and Sewer
• $100,000 for FY 2024 tax revaluation completion
• $30,000 transfer from Convenience Site Fund to Landfill Fund for pump costs

The Board authorized installment financing for the North Granville Senior Center and awarded a nearly $2M water infrastructure contract for the Triangle North Granville Business Park. Other actions included updating tax neighborhood adjustment factors and approving a new emergency communications tower lease.

• Approved financing up to $3,000,000 for North Granville Senior Center (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,975,439 water infrastructure contract to Park Construction of North Carolina (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 neighborhood adjustment factors for real property assessment (unanimous)
• Approved new tower lease for Bi-Comm Systems for FY 2024-2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized cash escrow agreement for Triangle North road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #9 for FY 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Vaya Health (unanimous)
• Reappointed John Frank and Delores Lyons to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding financing for the North Granville Senior Center and neighborhood adjustment factors. The body is also deciding on the construction award for the senior center and a lease agreement for 204 Williamsboro Street.

• Public hearing for North Granville Senior Center financing
• Award of North Granville Senior Center Construction Project
• Public hearing for Neighborhood Adjustment Factors
• Lease agreement for 204 Williamsboro Street
• Approval of $11,695.00 in tax refunds, $548.20 in releases, and $4.62 in write-offs

The Board approved a construction contract and preliminary financing for a new North Granville Senior Center. Other actions included amending the property assessment manual and approving security upgrades for the Granville Athletic Park.

• Approved $3,060,000 construction contract for North Granville Senior Center plus $221,300 in alternates (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to seek LGC approval for up to $3M in financing for North Granville Senior Center via Capital One (unanimous)
• Approved amending Property Assessment Manual pages 352-360 for neighborhood adjustment factors (unanimous)
• Approved security camera system for Granville Athletic Park not to exceed $30,000 (unanimous)
• Approved short-term lease for second floor of 204 Williamsboro Street for office space (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds of $11,695.00, releases of $548.20, and write-offs of $4.62 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review Budget Amendment #8, which includes a $1 million NC Treasury grant for the Triangle North property and $113,748 in General Fund increases. The meeting also includes a legislative hearing on the Wilton Rezoning and a review of tax refunds and write-offs.

• Legislative hearing regarding Wilton Rezoning
• Budget Amendment #8 including $1,000,000 NC Treasury grant for Triangle North
• Budget realignment of $300,000 for anticipated legal fees
• Tax refunds of $16.36, releases of $3,364.08, and write-offs of $36.60
• Asphalt walking trail repairs at Granville Athletic Park

The Board approved a rezoning petition for four lots in Wilton from Agricultural Residential to Neighborhood Business, with Commissioner May recused. They also approved $127,734 for asphalt trail repairs at Granville Athletic Park and a $22/hour pay rate for new part-time courthouse security officers. A request to surplus weapons was pulled from the agenda for further review.

• Approved rezoning of 4 lots in Wilton from AR-40 to NB (6-0, May recused)
• Approved $127,734 contract for GAP asphalt trail repairs (unanimous)
• Approved new Specialized Court Officer classification at $22/hour (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of five portable radios for $41,654.45 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #8 for FY 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved LinkedIn Learning subscription renewal for $13,125 (unanimous)
• Pulled request to surplus weapons from agenda
• Reappointed Jimmy Crews and appointed Harold Overby to Agricultural Advisory Board

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review Budget Amendment #7 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and a project ordinance amendment for the Triangle North Water and Sewer Project. The body will also consider authority to negotiate a landfill operations contract with Huff Soil Conservation Services, Inc.

• Budget Amendment #7 for FY 2023-2024 totaling $104,202
• Transfer of $100,000 from Triangle North Water and Sewer Project to General Fund for legal expenses
• Request for authority to negotiate landfill operations contract with Huff Soil Conservation Services, Inc.
• Approval of tax refunds ($28,223.00), releases ($23,617.01), and write-offs ($29.14)
• Presentation of the Granville County Recreation Master Plan by McAdams Company

The Board approved the Granville County Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Master Plan and authorized negotiations for a landfill operations contract. Members also addressed a published error in the 2024 Schedule of Values, noting that correct formulas were used for actual assessments.

• Authorized landfill contract negotiations with Huff Soil Conservation Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Granville County Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment #7 for fiscal year 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved project ordinance #1 - Triangle North Water and Sewer Project (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds, releases, and write-offs totaling $51,869.15 (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with NC State Extension (unanimous)
• Approved 60-day due diligence extension for Portman Industrial LLC contract (unanimous)
• Appointed members to DSS Board, Oxford Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, and Tourism Development Authority (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners conducted a retreat featuring departmental updates and budget discussions. The meeting focused on operational reviews for public safety, human resources, and fleet management.

• Fire Commission recommended FY 24/25 budget with anticipated $3,500,000 revenue from fire tax
• Fire department funding breakdown including base funding and $50,400 part-time firefighter funds for most departments
• Fleet Management report showing $51,000 in surplus revenue and 42 vehicles replaced
• Sheriff's Office request for additional Special Operations Division personnel: 1 Sergeant, 1 Corporal, and 2 Investigators
• Human Resources report on FY 2023-2024 highlights, including a 401(k) employer match increase from 1% to 2% for non-sworn positions

The Board of Commissioners held a budget retreat featuring departmental updates on fire services, human resources, fleet management, and public schools. The only formal action taken was the approval of land easements for a water line project. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved easement acquisitions on Tabbs Creek Road for Triangle North waterline project (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners held a retreat to receive updates on the county's financial standing, legislative goals, and a draft 10-year Capital Improvement Plan. The session included reports from the Granville Health System, EMS, and various municipal mayors.

• Draft 10-year Capital Improvement Plan totaling $106.1 million
• Proposed $12.2 million County Office Complex (FY28-30)
• Proposed $10.4 million Granville Vance Health Dept. (FY30-33)
• Proposed $9.2 million Hunt Street Property Renovations (FY24-27)
• Proposed $8.8 million Granville County Courthouse (FY27-29)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved providing up to $40,000 to each of the 12 volunteer fire departments to serve as local matches for State 50/50 fire grants. The rest of the retreat consisted of informational updates on capital planning, health services, EMS, and municipal growth.

• Approved up to $40,000 in funding for each of 12 Volunteer Departments if awarded State 50/50 Fire Grant (Unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review Budget Amendment #6 and a project ordinance to reallocate funds for school repairs. The meeting also includes approvals for tax refunds and the appointment of board members.

• Budget Amendment #6: $18,500 increase to General Fund and $16,000 for Sheriff Special fund evidence incinerator upfitting
• Project Ordinance Amendment #5: Transfer of $189,000 from Roofing Repair to HVAC Repair for C G Credle and Granville Central High School
• Tax Administration: Approval of $16,694.72 in refunds, $3,518.11 in releases, and $10.50 in write-offs
• Sheriff Matters: Renewal of management software and ammunition purchase
• Appointments: Granville-Vance District Board of Health and Oxford Board of Adjustment-Extraterritorial Members

The Board approved the comprehensive annual financial report for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and authorized the advertisement of tax liens. Other actions included denying a full tax exemption appeal for The Power Church and approving several law enforcement expenditures.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (6-0)
• Denied full tax exemption appeal for The Power Church; upheld partial exemption (6-0)
• Approved advertising tax liens in local newspapers (6-0)
• Approved $11,479.01 PowerDMS software renewal (6-0)
• Approved $17,377.51 ammunition purchase from Kiesler Police Supply (6-0)
• Reappointed Harold Saterwhite, Ajulo Othow Norman, Leonard Overton, and Annie Nesbit to Oxford Zoning Board of Adjustment (6-0)
• Approved reclassifying Animal Control Supervisor (grade 65) to Deputy Animal Services Manager (grade 68) (6-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #6 and Project Ordinance Amendment #5 (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Granville County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education held a joint work session to review budget mechanics and school priorities. No formal votes were taken on funding or policy; the session focused on training, financial reporting, and discussing future capital needs.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing requests to purchase replacement computers for various county departments and Social Services. The meeting also includes appointments to three advisory committees and a report on detention center maintenance.

• Proposed $101,665.91 purchase for IT computer replacements across multiple departments
• Proposed $51,114.37 purchase for Social Services computer replacements
• Renewal contract for COTT Systems software for the Register of Deeds
• Emergency backup generator for Granville County Convention and Expo Center
• Appointments to Adult Home Care, Emergency Services, and Senior Services advisory committees

The Board of Commissioners approved several equipment purchases, including computer replacements and a backup generator for the Expo Center. They also authorized a DSS position reclassification, a tax refund for a clerical error, and a software renewal for the Register of Deeds. Additionally, the Board made several appointments to county advisory committees.

• Approved $101,665.91 for county department computer replacements
• Approved $51,114.37 for DSS computer equipment
• Approved DSS position reclassification to Business Officer I
• Approved $602.64 tax refund for clerical error
• Approved $21,720 annual COTT Systems software renewal
• Retroactively approved $20,008 emergency detention center repair
• Approved $115,212.16 contract for Expo Center backup generator
• Appointed members to Senior Services and Environmental Affairs committees

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review Budget Amendment #5 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and a series of tax refunds, releases, and write-offs. The meeting also includes discussions on broadband partnerships, library alterations, and several board appointments.

• Budget Amendment #5: includes $80,000 for Sheriff overtime and $27,000 for Detention overtime
• Tax refunds of $4,915.41, releases of $1,799.82, and write-offs of $10.84
• Broadband Partnership Agreement with NCDIT and Spectrum
• Interior alterations for the Berea Branch Library
• Scrap Metal/White Good Recycling Contract

The Board authorized a $11.9 million broadband partnership to bring fiber internet to 1,500 locations. It also approved a compensation plan for Department of Social Services employees to combat labor shortages and updated part-time firefighter staffing rules.

• Approved $11.9M broadband partnership with NCDIT and Spectrum (unanimous)
• Approved DSS salary adjustments and recruitment/retention bonus plan (unanimous)
• Approved scrap metal recycling contract with Mike's Auto Salvage at $100/gross ton (unanimous)
• Approved construction contract for Berea Branch Library alterations up to $23,600 (unanimous)
• Approved part-time firefighter staffing up to 2 per day, 50 hours max per week (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #5 for FY 2023-2024 (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds ($4,915.41), releases ($1,799.82), and write-offs ($10.84) (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mark Pennington to Butner Board of Adjustment (unanimous)