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Granville County public meetings in 2025

26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 13:30

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners to hold work session on charter schools and fire services

The Board of Commissioners will hear presentations from local charter schools and discuss a proposed fire services position. The meeting includes a courthouse update and a manager's monthly update. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and property acquisition matters.

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Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Granville County to elect 2026 board leadership and approve budget amendments

The Board of Commissioners will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair for 2026, approve a real estate purchase agreement for Granville Health System, and consider a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

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4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

County approves contracts to spend opioid settlement funds on naloxone distribution

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts to use opioid settlement money for naloxone dispensers and distribution. They will also consider a budget amendment for FY 2025-2026 and a roof‑replacement contract for the Orange Street Community Center. Additional items include advisory committee restructurings and a legislative hearing on land‑development code changes.

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4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board previews the Rave Emergency Notification App

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will preview the Rave Emergency Notification App and receive updates on the HR1 legislation and its impact on county human services, the courthouse, and county manager matters. A closed session will address personnel matters as permitted by law. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to discuss economic development award and demolition contract

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will consider a budget amendment, a contract for asbestos abatement at a former middle school, and an economic development award to Dill Air Control Products. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a rezoning request and the transfer of a van to a youth organization.

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4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Mon Oct 20, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to consider opioid settlement fund expenditures and security upgrades

The Board of Commissioners will review budget and capital project amendments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The meeting includes decisions on Sheriff's Office medication-assisted treatment programs and a courthouse security system upgrade.

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✓ Decided: Board approved reimbursement resolution for school projects, up to $16.1M

The Board unanimously approved the regular meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included a budget amendment, a capital project ordinance amendment, a reimbursement resolution for school projects, a salary‑reduction notice for the elected Sheriff, and tax refunds and write‑offs. The Board also unanimously adopted a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans, designating Nov. 4‑11, 2025 for county‑wide green lighting. All actions were recorded as carried without dissent.

4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will discuss how to spend opioid settlement funds on a naloxone dispenser

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet on October 14, 2025. The work session will consider a loan advance for engineering services for Granville County Public Schools, security upgrades at the Granville County Courthouse, and recent fire commission recommendations. Commissioners will also discuss a draft resolution to allocate opioid settlement money for a BC/BS naloxone dispenser and receive updates from VAYA. The meeting will be called to order at 9:00 a.m. with an invocation and pledge of allegiance.

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✓ Decided: Board discussed proposals but took no formal actions

The Board reviewed a loan‑advance request for Granville County Public Schools, a courthouse security upgrade contract, several fire‑department funding and policy proposals, and a resolution to fund a naloxone dispenser. Commissioners raised questions and expressed concerns, but no votes, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting concluded without any formal decisions or approvals.

Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners consider sales tax referendum and real estate purchase

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a resolution for an Article 46 sales tax referendum scheduled for March 3, 2026. The body is also reviewing a real estate purchase agreement for the Granville Health System and various budget and contract approvals.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a referendum to place a 0.25% sales tax on the March 3, 2026 ballot

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including Budget Amendment 4 for FY 2025‑2026, tax refunds and write‑offs, a code revision, the Raftelis work plan up to $100,000, termination of the Hawley Athletic Fields facility use license, and designation of several county vehicles as surplus. It also unanimously approved $50,000 from contingency funds for equipment and flooring at the South Granville High School weight room. Finally, the Board unanimously approved a resolution calling a county‑wide referendum on a one‑quarter‑percent local sales and use tax to appear on the March 3, 2026 ballot.

4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider the Southern Health Partners Agreement

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session. Commissioners will receive planning updates, review the Southern Health Partners Agreement, and discuss the Orange St. Community Center.

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✓ Decided: Board orders study of Orange Street Center transfer, enters closed session

The Board directed the County Attorney and County Manager to research legal options for transferring ownership of the Orange Street Community Center, with deed restrictions to keep public use. The Board then moved into a closed session for Economic Development matters, a motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 1:05 p.m.

Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider FY26 Governor's Highway Safety Grant resolution

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to accept the FY26 Governor's Highway Safety (GHSP) Grant. They will also consider an application to the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina for a pump station rehabilitation project. Additional items include contract approvals for school resource officers and a purchase of a communications recorder.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $4.69 M interfund loan to Solid Waste Fund and multiple budget items

The Board unanimously approved an interfund loan resolution converting a $4,692,250 transfer to a 15‑year loan for the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund. It also adopted Budget Amendment 3, tax refunds, fire‑marshal invoice write‑offs, and a School Resource Officer agreement amendment. Additional unanimous actions included a $38,500 classification study contract, the NC DOT 5310 transportation grant for FY 2026‑2027, and a $30,000 Governor’s Highway Safety Program grant.

4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 09:00

Board of Commissioners

Board reviews Butner-Stem Elementary School re‑use plan

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will discuss a re‑use plan for the former Butner‑Stem Elementary School. Other items include a presentation on a pay and classification study, updates on solid waste loan repayment and the strategic plan, and a review of recreation allocations and a mini‑grant program.

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✓ Decided: Board voted to suspend the recreation mini‑grant program indefinitely

The Board directed staff to place a consent agenda item at the September meeting to formally suspend the $50,000 recreation mini‑grant program indefinitely, with a review planned for FY28. It also approved moving the $50,000 annual GFL franchise fee into the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, adding a $12,940 annual administrative fee, and adopting a 15‑year repayment plan for the $4.6 M loan to that fund. The Board declined to move forward with the $70,000 proposal for a new five‑year strategic plan. No formal actions were taken on the pay‑classification study, the Article 46 sales‑tax referendum, or the School Resource Officer staffing update.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will decide how to use opioid settlement funds for reentry programs

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution directing opioid settlement money to reentry programs. They will also vote on a budget amendment for FY 2025‑2026, several capital reserve fund ordinances, and a grant agreement for the NC Selectsite Readiness Program. Additional items include a public hearing on economic development incentives and updates on falls lake rules and opioid litigation.

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✓ Decided: Board approved incentive grant for Trinity Capital’s Falls Lake Industrial Park

The Board approved a performance‑based economic development incentive for Trinity Capital’s proposed Falls Lake Industrial Park. It also adopted capital reserve fund ordinances allocating $3.25 M for Granville County Public Schools and $771,260 for Vance Granville Community College. The Tax Collector’s annual settlement and related refunds, releases, and write‑offs were approved, as were two surplus vehicles for sale and the minutes of recent regular meetings.

4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to approve Budget Amendment #1 for FY 2025-2026

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a budget amendment for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, tax refunds and write‑offs, and the declaration of surplus vehicles. The meeting also features public comments, a presentation from Congressman Brad Knott’s office, recreation mini‑grant recommendations, and a contract for EagleView aerial imagery. Additional items include board appointments, reports from the County Manager and Attorney, selection of an NCACC voting delegate, and closed‑session discussions on economic development and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a six‑year $253,195 EagleView aerial imagery contract

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included Budget Amendment 1, tax refunds, vehicle surplus sales, and prior meeting minutes. It waived the standard $10,000 cap to award $19,000 to the Toler Community Reach Out Club’s recreation mini‑grant, pending 501(c)(3) verification, and tabled the Town of Stem’s Jack Day Park grant request. The Board also unanimously approved a six‑year EagleView contract for $253,195.20 and confirmed several appointments and reappointments.

4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Mon Jun 16, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Granville County Board of Commissioners to review budget and service agreements

The Board of Commissioners will consider Budget Amendment 18 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and various service agreements. The meeting includes a resolution regarding the expenditure of opioid settlement funds and a presentation from the Planning Board.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $50,000 opioid settlement grant to NC Harm Reduction Coalition

The Board approved the revised meeting agenda unanimously and adopted the consent agenda, which included Budget Amendment 18 for FY 2024‑2025, tax refunds totaling $1,799.38, and several service contracts totaling over $200,000. The Board also raised the school board members’ annual stipend to $10,000 and approved a $50,000 allocation of opioid settlement funds to the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition. The Paid Parental Leave policy was tabled for further review with a 6‑1 vote.

4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to adopt FY 2025-2026 budget ordinance, classification, pay plan, and fee manual

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will vote on the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget ordinance, including classification, pay plan, and fee manual. A special budget amendment for the Smart Start program will also be considered. Additional agenda items include a landfill soil borrow area development project, a home and community care block grant funding plan, and the county’s legal position on an unlawful rezoning by the City of Oxford. The meeting also covers routine approvals, introductions, and reports.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted FY 2025‑2026 budget ordinance, fee manual and pay plan

The Board unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Budget Ordinance, the accompanying Fee Manual, and the Classification & Pay Plan. It also unanimously adopted a Special Budget Amendment for the Smart Start program (6‑0 vote) and approved a $65,700 task order for the Oxford Landfill soil‑borrow area project. Additionally, the Board approved the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council funding plan and membership list, and endorsed the Home and Community Care Block Grant funding plan based on $528,504 of current‑year funding.

4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Mon May 19, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to hold public hearing on proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The meeting includes a legislative hearing on a rezoning request and the approval of a special use permit. The Board will also consider budget amendments and janitorial service contracts.

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✓ Decided: Board rezoned 4.53 acres on Knotts Grove Road to General Industrial (I‑2)

The Board approved the FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment and authorized two cleaning service contracts costing up to $195,000 and $53,520 annually. It approved a $37,000 consulting contract with Bailess Group for law‑enforcement services. The Board rezoned 4.53 acres on Knotts Grove Road from Agricultural Residential 40 to General Industrial (I‑2). The Board also granted a major special‑use permit for a Duke Energy 404‑foot telecommunications tower on Blue Bell Lane.

4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Mon May 5, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Granville County Board of Commissioners to review FY 2025-2026 budget presentation

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The meeting includes a consent agenda with a budget amendment and an annual audit contract. Members will also consider appointments for the Board of Adjustment, Environmental Affairs, and Tourism Development Authority.

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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved meeting agenda and several budget items

The Granville County Board of Commissioners approved the regular meeting agenda. The consent agenda items were also approved unanimously, including Budget Amendment 16 for FY 2024‑2025, the Annual Audit Contract for FY 2024‑2025, adoption of the Internal Audit Charter, and tax refunds, releases and write‑offs for April 9‑23 2025.

4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Mon Apr 21, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Granville County approves budget amendment and capital project ordinance

The Board of Commissioners will consider a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and a capital project ordinance for the Hawley Recreation Site. The meeting also includes approvals for economic incentive funds, tax refunds, and a contract for Robert Bailess.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $2 million Hawley Recreation Site capital project

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. The consent agenda included a $2,000,000 capital project ordinance for the Hawley Recreation Site, a transfer of $284,125 in economic‑development incentive funds, tax refunds of $10,996.79, releases of $5,915.67 and write‑offs of $63.41, a $30,922 contract with Kofile, Inc., and the declaration of two county vehicles as surplus for sale.

4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board considers wireless tower permit and budget amendment

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will hold an evidentiary hearing for a wireless telecommunication tower permit. The board is also reviewing a budget amendment and the establishment of a General Capital Reserve Fund.

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✓ Decided: Board establishes General Capital Reserve Fund with $1.74M appropriation

The Board unanimously approved the regular meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It adopted a resolution creating a General Capital Reserve Fund funded with $1,737,845 from the General Fund. Additional actions included tax refunds, declaring surplus vehicles for auction, authorizing computer equipment purchases, and entering a $75,200 consulting contract.

4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Mon Mar 17, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will vote on special use permits for Jones Road and Lucy Averette/Enon Roads

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes a budget amendment for FY 2024-2025, tax refunds, and hiring a consultant with hazardous‑materials emergency preparedness grant funds. The board will also vote on two major special use permits—one for Jones Road and another for Lucy Averette Road and Enon Road. Additional items include an aerial imagery contract approval and routine reports.

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4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board considers purchases for body cameras and in-car camera systems

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss equipment requests for the Sheriff's office and various administrative matters. The agenda includes a state of emergency ordinance and tax-related requests. The board will also receive reports from the County Manager and County Attorney.

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4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Fri Feb 21, 2025 · 10:00

Board of Commissioners

Granville County Board of Commissioners holds annual planning retreat

The Board of Commissioners is conducting an annual planning retreat featuring departmental updates and a budget prioritization exercise. The meeting consists of reports from county leadership and discussions among commissioners.

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Granville County Convention and Expo Center, Oxford
Mon Feb 17, 2025 · 15:00

Board of Commissioners

Board holds annual retreat with updates and legislative briefings

The Granville County Board of Commissioners convened for its annual retreat. The meeting consisted of informational updates from the county manager, school superintendent, NCACC, state legislators, and municipal leaders. No formal actions or votes were scheduled; the agenda was primarily for briefings and discussion.

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Granville County Convention and Expo Center, Oxford
Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners to hold hearings on two wireless tower permits

The Board of Commissioners will conduct evidentiary hearings for wireless telecommunication tower applications. The meeting includes the approval of the FY 2023-2024 Audit Report and the allocation of opioid settlement funds. Members will also consider several board appointments and a budget amendment.

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4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board to consider budget amendment and sheriff's equipment lease

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a budget amendment, consolidate banking relationships, and authorize a lease for Panasonic Toughbooks for the Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes public comments, committee appointments, and a recognition of the Campbell Family.

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4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford
Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 19:00

Board of Commissioners

Board will consider FY 2024‑2025 budget amendments and key funding projects

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will vote on two budget amendments for fiscal year 2024‑2025, along with an amendment to the American Rescue Plan Act project ordinance. Additional items include adopting a bilingual pay incentive policy, approving a CAMPO/Granville agreement for the Northwest Area Study, and authorizing the purchase of portable radios for the sheriff's office. The meeting also includes public comments, reports from the County Manager and County Attorney, and closed‑session discussions on economic development and personnel matters.

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4185 US Hwy 15 S, Oxford