Alamance County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including a $6.16 million grant for the Emergency Telephone System Fund, several board appointments, and tax refunds. They will hold a public hearing on a UDO amendment regarding subdivision plat certificates, and consider contracts for courthouse expansion design and ABSS Chromebook lease-purchase.

• Budget Amendment 6: Accept NCDIT grant, increase General Fund by $2,380, Grants Project Fund by $25,000, Emergency Telephone System Fund by $6,155,712
• Public hearing on UDO Article 8 amendment to add a plat certificate for non-evaluation of subsurface wastewater disposal
• Consider contract with CRA Associates, Inc. for professional design services for Courthouse Expansion and Renovation Project
• Approve ABSS lease-purchase contract for HP Chromebooks
• Appoint five individuals to the Planning Board from nine applicants

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting to organize the new board, including electing a chair and vice-chair, and swear in elected officials. They will also consider appointing an interim tax assessor and review a franchise agreement with LifeStar Emergency Services for ambulance services, which is a second reading. The agenda is largely procedural, with these two items as the main business.

• Appointment of Aimee Perkins as Interim Tax Assessor
• Second reading of LifeStar Ambulance franchise agreement
• Approval of public officials' bonds
• Election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• Oaths of office for commissioners and other officials

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comments, a consent agenda, and presentations. Key items include a first reading of a franchise agreement with LifeStar Emergency Services for ambulance services, an update on the Alamance Behavioral Health Center, and several routine consent items such as appointments and a grant application. The meeting will also include a closed session and recognition of outgoing Commissioner Craig Turner.

• First reading of LifeStar Ambulance franchise agreement
• Update on Alamance Behavioral Health Center by Vaya Health VP
• Saxapahaw Engineer Grant application for $45,000 (80% BGMPO funding, $9,000 local match)
• Appointment of two Review Officers for City of Graham (Cameron West, Evan Workman)
• Recognition of outgoing Commissioner Craig Turner

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will consider a budget amendment increasing funds by over $1.9 million, review a fire prevention code update, and hear a presentation on employee compensation market study findings. The board may also decide whether to proceed as a single- or multi-county team for child fatality reviews. Several items are routine, including tax refunds and approval of minutes.

• Budget Amendment 5: General Fund +$605,613, Grants Project Fund +$900,000, ACC Capital Projects Fund +$450,500
• Fire Prevention Code Ordinance update (2nd reading)
• Employee compensation market study presentation by Baker Tilly; possible action for Jan 1, 2025 implementation
• Child Fatality and Prevention Combined Review Teams: single- vs multi-county decision
• Tax refunds, releases, and elderly/disabled exemptions for Oct 2024

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Option 2 for Phase 2 of the employee compensation market study, authorizing up to $200,000 for implementation starting January 1, 2025. The board also approved a budget amendment that included additional funds for transportation and a grant, and reallocated ARPA funds. They approved the updated Fire Prevention Code Ordinance and agreed to proceed as a single-county team for child fatality and prevention reviews.

• Approved Phase 2 market study implementation Option 2, authorizing up to $200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment 5, including $140,113 for ACTA and $15,000 for Camp Hope (unanimous)
• Approved updated Fire Prevention Code Ordinance, 2nd reading (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds and releases for October 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved single-county team for Community Child Protection and Child Fatality Prevention (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and minutes of September 3, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine consent agenda items, including a $77,500 grant application for the NEHS/FDA Retail Food Program, an update to the Fire Prevention Code Ordinance, and approval of easements for the NC Department of Transportation along Graham-Hopedale Road. The board will also approve tax refunds and minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting. Public comments are scheduled at multiple points.

• Grant application for $77,500 NEHS/FDA Retail Food Program Standards Grant (100% reimbursement, no local match)
• Update to Fire Prevention Code Ordinance
• Approval of permanent and temporary easements to NCDOT along Graham-Hopedale Road
• Approval of tax refunds, releases, and elderly/disabled exemptions for September 2024
• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2024 regular meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the sale of easements for DOT right-of-way, despite concerns about poorly written deeds. The board also approved the consent agenda, including tax refunds and the first reading of an updated Fire Prevention Code Ordinance. Public comments focused on school conditions, but no action was taken by the board.

• Approved sale of easements for DOT right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds and fire prevention code first reading (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with exception to add commissioners' responses after public comments (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will vote on a $42 million budget amendment for county renovations, consider adding six full-time sworn bailiffs, and decide whether to accept a bid for the Green Level Training Center water/sewer project. They will also review contracts for 911 console maintenance, approve DOT easements, and issue a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Budget Amendment 4: $42,000,000 for County Renovations and Repair Project Fund, $5,000,000 for Capital Reserve, $5,114,484 General Fund increase, $950,000 Grant Project Fund increase
• Consider adding six full-time sworn bailiffs (Sheriff's Office)
• Accept bid for Green Level Training Center Water/Sewer Project
• Approve sale of permanent and temporary easements to NCDOT along Graham-Hopedale Road
• Declare October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners approved hiring four new bailiffs and reclassifying two existing positions in the Sheriff's Office to address court staffing shortages, and approved funding for ten additional sign-on bonuses for hard-to-fill positions. The board also approved a resolution authorizing the use of the design-build method for county projects and selected that method for renovating the former Elderly Services Building, both by a 4-1 vote. Several agenda items were removed to future meetings, including sale of easements, tax refunds, and a bid for the Green Level Training Center project.

• Approved hiring 4 new bailiffs and reclassifying 2 positions in Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved funding for 10 additional sign-on bonus officers (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing design-build method policy (4-1)
• Approved design-build method for renovating former Elderly Services Building at 1946 Martin St (4-1)
• Removed sale of easements for DOT right-of-way from agenda
• Removed tax refunds, releases, and extensions from agenda
• Removed bid for Green Level Training Center water/sewer project from agenda

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a resolution to use a Construction Management at Risk bidding method for the courthouse expansion, a contract for the 2027 property revaluation, and a grant application for rural transit. The board will also hear a presentation on youth sports programming and approve routine consent agenda items.

• Resolution authorizing Construction Management at Risk bidding for Alamance County Courthouse Expansion
• Contract for 2027 revaluation (full list and measure reappraisal, ~76,000 parcels)
• Application for FY 24-25 Rural Operating Assistance Program (ROAP) grant for ACTA (no local match)
• Secondary road addition resolution for Trevor's Hunt Subdivision (Warfield Drive, Cinchester Court, Chippenham Court)
• Recognition of 2024 Junior Police Academy Graduates

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) bidding method for the courthouse expansion project, with a 4-1 vote (Commissioner Thompson opposed). The board also unanimously approved a full list and measure reappraisal method and a contract with Vincent Valuations, LLC for the 2027 revaluation. The consent agenda, including appointments, a road addition resolution, and tax refunds, was approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution authorizing Construction Manager at Risk bidding method for courthouse expansion (4-1)
• Approved full list and measure reappraisal method and contract with Vincent Valuations, LLC for 2027 revaluation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Library Committee appointment, ACTA grant, and road addition resolution (unanimous)
• Approved tax refunds, releases, and exemptions for August 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 10 and July 15, 2024 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed subdivision lot size changes and consider several financial items, including budget amendments, school grant applications, and a capital request for the Graham Middle School roof project. The board will also discuss courthouse space needs and hear updates on the ALCOVETS Balloon Festival and Sheriff's Office funding.

• Public hearing on Subdivision Ordinance lot size and width changes
• Budget Amendment 3: General Fund +$67,059, ARPA Fund +$865,726, Renovations/Repair Fund -$5,062,000
• Needs-Based grant applications: South Mebane Elementary ($1,002,812.50 grant, $200,562.50 match), Southern Middle ($480,000 grant, $120,000 match), Western High ($3,000,000 grant, $750,000 match)
• Graham Middle School roof project: $462,733.37 additional funding via budget amendment from Southern High School roof project
• Sheriff's Office additional funding request for Hard To Fill Contract funding for new hires

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine consent items, including designating $13,321,731.57 in FY23-24 General Fund for ongoing projects, and will receive updates on ARPA fund reallocation and courthouse space needs. They will also consider resolutions for construction management at risk for the Emergency Services Center and updates to the emergency declaration ordinance.

• Approve $13,321,731.57 in year-end General Fund designations for unfinished projects
• Apply for RTP and GTSP grants for Shallow Ford Natural Area and Haw River State Trail
• Review employment agreement for County Attorney James F. Stevens
• Discuss ARPA project reallocation and obligation by Dec 31, 2024
• Consider resolution authorizing CMAR for Emergency Services Center construction

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners approved a three-story addition to the J.B. Allen Courthouse, with funding from $10 million in revenue replacement, $5 million in capital reserves, and financing the remaining balance over 20 years. The board also approved a $9.4 million ARPA allocation for mobile radio replacement and supplant eligible expenses, and appointed Cindy Miller as interim tax collector. A motion to use the Construction Manager At-Risk delivery method for the Emergency Services Center failed for lack of a second.

• Approved three-story courthouse addition with $10M revenue replacement, $5M capital reserves, and 20-year financing (4-1)
• Approved ARPA Option 3: $4.8M for mobile radio replacement and $4.6M for supplant eligible expenses (unanimous)
• Appointed Cindy Miller as interim tax collector with $50,000 bond (unanimous)
• Approved charging Cindy Miller with 2024 property tax collection and discharging time-barred 2014 taxes (unanimous)
• Approved updated Emergency Declaration Authorization Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including library committee appointments and parks grant applications
• Approved employment agreement with County Attorney James F. Stevens
• Motion to approve Construction Manager At-Risk delivery method failed (no second)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will consider a reimbursement resolution for the Emergency Radio project, not to exceed $5,000,000, with initial costs totaling $4,162,922.87. The board will also review budget amendments increasing the General Fund by $218,512 and the Opioid Settlement Fund by $1,302,862.27, and discuss courthouse space needs. Several appointments and reappointments to boards are on the consent agenda.

• Reimbursement resolution for Emergency Radios up to $5,000,000
• Budget Amendment 2: General Fund +$218,512, Opioid Settlement Fund +$1,302,862.27
• Second reading of ambulance franchise ordinance
• Revised 2024/2025 contract with Municipal Engineering for landfill projects
• Updated tire recycling contract with Central Carolina Holdings

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will consider a $19.5 million budget amendment for school capital projects from the 2024 bond sale, and approve $1.3 million in opioid settlement funds for various programs. They will also hold public hearings on historic landmark designations for Guthrie Dam Mill and Oak Grove Slave Cemetery, and consider an ordinance to allow alcohol in county parks during special events.

• Budget amendment to increase Schools Capital Project Fund by $19,515,388.83 for HVAC at Smith Elementary
• Opioid settlement funding totaling $1,302,862.27 for treatment, recovery, and reentry programs
• Public hearings on historic landmark designations for Guthrie Dam Mill and Oak Grove Slave Cemetery
• Amendment to Parks and Recreation ordinance to allow alcohol in county parks during special events
• Resolution for Kroger opioid settlement and SAAF-2 agreement

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners approved a $19,515,388.83 budget amendment for school HVAC and roofing projects funded by the 2024 general obligation bond sale, with Commissioner Thompson voting against. The board also approved historic landmark designations for Guthrie Dam Mill and Oak Grove Slave Cemetery, a revised ambulance ordinance, opioid settlement fund expenditures totaling $1,302,862.27, and a $10,000 signing bonus program for ten Sheriff's Office positions. No action was taken on a proposal to allow alcohol in county parks during special events.

• Approved $19,515,388.83 school capital budget amendment for HVAC/roofing (4-1)
• Approved historic landmark designation for Guthrie Dam Mill (unanimous)
• Approved historic landmark designation for Oak Grove Slave Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved $1,302,862.27 in opioid settlement fund expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved revised Ambulance Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 signing bonus program for 10 Sheriff's Office positions (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds and road addition (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on fully outsourcing 2027 revaluation; staff to return with numbers

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the FY 2024-2025 budget ordinances, which have completed legal requirements including a public hearing. The board will also vote on several consent agenda items, including budget amendments, grant applications, and appointments to various boards.

• Adoption of FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinances
• Budget Amendment 16: General Fund +$9,650, State Allocation Fund +$30,400.68, Opioid Settlement Fund +$127,500
• Grant application for $450,000 over 48 months for Family Justice Center (OVW Abuse in Later Life Program)
• Reappointments to ACC Board of Trustees, Mebane Board of Adjustment, Recreation & Parks Commission, and Village of Alamance Planning Board
• Appointment to Mebane Planning Board ETJ seat (applicants: Gale Pettiford, Tyler Whitley)

The Board of Commissioners adopted the FY2024-2025 budget with amendments increasing the property tax rate by 3.657 cents to 0.469 cents per $100 valuation, adding $4.5 million in ongoing operating expenses for ABSS, funding $1.388 million in technology, adding $200,000 to fines and forfeitures, and removing Section 13 Economic Development Policy. The motion passed 3-2. An earlier motion to adopt the manager's recommended budget without changes failed 2-3.

• Adopted FY2024-2025 budget with 3.657-cent tax increase (3-2)
• Funded $4.5M additional ABSS operating expenses (3-2)
• Funded $1.388M ABSS technology via Davenport Capital Reserve (3-2)
• Added $200,000 to ABSS fines and forfeitures line item (3-2)
• Removed Section 13 Economic Development Policy from budget (3-2)
• Rejected manager's recommended budget without changes (2-3)
• Approved consent agenda unanimously
• Reappointed Gale Pettiford to Mebane Planning Board ETJ (unanimous)

Special Meeting - Budget Work Session

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to discuss proposed adjustments, focusing on funding for Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) and county workforce pay. A motion to approve sign-on bonuses for Sheriff's Office and DSS social workers, plus a $2,000 EMS paramedic salary increase offset by reducing the COLA to 2.75%, failed 2-3. The board will adopt the budget on June 17, 2024.

• Failed motion: $4,000 sign-on bonuses for patrol/detention officers and DSS social workers, $2,000 EMS paramedic salary increase (total $247,000), offset by COLA cut from 3% to 2.75%
• Commissioner Thompson proposed moving $350,000 from ballfields to schools
• Commissioner Turner proposed $2,000 EMS paramedic salary increase costing about $245,000, reduced to $215,000 with unused $30,000
• Chairman Paisley stated no tax increase above 45 cents per $100
• Budget adoption scheduled for June 17, 2024 at 6:30 pm

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on June 14, 2024, to discuss adjustments ahead of the June 17 budget adoption. A motion to approve sign-on bonuses for sheriff's patrol and detention officers and DSS social workers, plus a $2,000 salary increase for EMS paramedics offset by reducing the county employee COLA from 3% to 2.75%, failed 2-3. No other substantive decisions were made; the board deferred remaining budget items to the adoption meeting.

• Motion for sheriff/DSS sign-on bonuses and EMS salary increase failed (2-3)
• Budget adoption scheduled for June 17, 2024, 6:30 pm

Special Meeting - Budget Work Session

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to discuss adjustments to the proposed budget. They considered adding $2,553,000 for school utilities and $495,000 for preventative maintenance, as well as a $100,000 seed fund for sheriff's office recruitment bonuses. The meeting was recessed and will resume on June 14, 2024, with budget adoption scheduled for June 17, 2024.

• Proposed $2,553,000 for ABSS utility bills and $495,000 for preventative maintenance
• Sheriff's Office proposed $10,000 sign-on bonus for new 12-hour employees
• Discussed $100,000 seed money for sheriff's office recruitment using lapsed salaries
• Commissioner Thompson requested penciling in $6.8 million for review
• Budget adoption set for June 17, 2024 at 6:30 pm

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session and discussed adjustments to the proposed budget. They agreed to add $2,553,000 for ABSS utilities and $495,000 for preventative maintenance. The board also discussed a proposed $10,000 sign-on bonus for new Sheriff's Office 12-hour employees, with a suggested allocation of $106,443 for ten new officers. The meeting was recessed to June 14, 2024, with no final votes taken.

• Agreed to add $2,553,000 for ABSS utilities and $495,000 for preventative maintenance
• Discussed $10,000 sign-on bonus for new Sheriff's Office 12-hour employees
• Suggested $106,443 allocation for ten new Sheriff's Office officers
• Recessed meeting to June 14, 2024 at 2:00 pm

Special Meeting - Budget Work Session

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to review adjustments to the Manager's Recommended Budget for fiscal year 2024-25. Staff proposed changes including increasing ABSS fines and forfeitures revenue, adding state library funding, and reducing park athletic field upgrades. The finance officer projected using $7.4 million of unassigned fund balance, offset by sales tax revenues. The board discussed ABSS funding, including teacher supplements and utility shortfalls, and scheduled further budget discussions.

• Increase ABSS Fines and Forfeitures revenue by $200,000 to $1 million
• Add $27,000 in State Library Services and Technology Act (LTSA) funding
• Reduce park athletic field upgrades from $1 million to $350,000 for FY 2024-25
• Budget $7.4 million of unassigned fund balance for FY 2024-25
• Sales tax budgeted at $45.9 million for upcoming fiscal year

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, as required by state law. The board will also consider a consent agenda with routine items, including a historic nomination and a vehicle donation. Public comments are invited throughout the meeting.

• Public hearing on FY2024-2025 Manager's Recommended Budget
• Nomination of Copland Fabrics, 1711 Carolina Road, Burlington, to National Register of Historic Places
• Resolution to donate 2 surplus vehicles from Sheriff's Office to Haw River Police Department
• Tax refunds, releases, and exemptions for May 2024

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on the FY2024-2025 Manager's Recommended Budget but took no action on it. The board approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously, including the Copland Fabrics historic nomination and surplus vehicle conveyance. Public comments focused on school funding, with many speakers urging full funding for ABSS and some requesting the board apply for a federal grant, but the county attorney clarified that only the school system can apply. No budget decision was made.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved consent agenda unanimously, including Copland Fabrics historic nomination and surplus vehicle conveyance to Haw River Police Department
• Opened and closed public hearing on FY2024-2025 budget without a vote

Special Meeting - Budget Work Session

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to hear funding requests from Alamance Community College and Alamance-Burlington School System. The board approved $325,000 for bleacher repairs at Cummings High School and transferred $357,000 from the Southeast High School project to cover it. The board also discussed the college's $6.26 million request and the school system's $10.34 million request, with further budget discussions scheduled for June.

• Approved $325,000 for Cummings High School bleacher repairs (4-1 vote)
• Approved transfer of $357,000 from Southeast High School project to Cummings High School (unanimous)
• ACC requested $6,261,962 total ($5,725,962 current expense, $536,000 capital)
• ABSS requested $10,343,790, including $8,767,082 for continuation and expansion
• ABSS reported 17 of 38 schools identified as low-performing

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session on May 30, 2024, hearing presentations from Alamance Community College and Alamance-Burlington School System. The board approved $325,000 for bleacher repairs at Cummings High School and authorized transferring $357,000 from the Southeast High School project to the Cummings project. No other formal decisions were made; the county budget was not adopted at this session.

• Approved $325,000 for Cummings High School bleacher repair (4-1)
• Approved transfer of $357,000 from Southeast High School project to Cummings High School project (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hear the County Manager's presentation of the recommended budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, along with a sheriff's presentation on budget and property tax rates. The board will also discuss commercial property appraisals, bond premiums, and compensation recommendations from a market study. Several proclamations and routine consent items are on the agenda.

• Budget Amendment 14: General Fund increase of $24,855
• Juvenile Crime Prevention Council FY 2024-2025 funding plan
• Sheriff's presentation on budget and property tax rates
• Follow-up on commercial property appraisals
• Bond premium discussion for upcoming bond sale

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $19,515,000 in General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2024, to fund HVAC and roof repairs at county schools. The board also approved a $15,370.64 transfer from the schools' capital reserve fund to complete the masonry project at Haw River Elementary School. Presentations were given on the Adult Treatment Court and the Alamance Behavioral Health Center, which received a $4.6 million state grant. The board entered closed session for legal and employment matters and took no further action.

• Approved resolution authorizing $19,515,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved $15,370.64 transfer from schools' capital reserve fund for Haw River Elementary masonry project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments, budget amendment, surplus vehicle conveyance, and tax refunds (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and Professional Clerks Week (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution on recording and broadcast of board meetings (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for attorney consultation and employment contract negotiation (unanimous)

Special Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to review the proposed capital improvement plan (CIP) for the upcoming budget. County Manager York presented recommended pay-go funding of $3.9 million for Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) projects and $2.83 million for county projects, plus $5.2 million and $5 million in installment loans for 911 and radio replacements. No formal action was taken on the CIP; the board also entered closed session to discuss potential property purchases for county office space.

• ABSS pay-go funding recommended at $3.9 million, up from $3.3 million current year
• Cummings High School bleacher replacement ($325,000) discussed; possible funding from ABSS's own budget
• County projects include $928,071 detention center roof replacement, $250,000 public defender renovation
• Installment loans proposed: $5.2 million for 911 CAD replacement, $5 million for public safety radio replacement
• Closed session to discuss purchasing parcels 145816/145817 and 145839/145790 for county office space

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to review the capital improvement plan (CIP) for the upcoming budget, including requests from Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) and Alamance Community College (ACC). No formal decisions were made; the board discussed funding options, including a consensus to potentially remove $325,000 for Cummings High School bleachers from next year's CIP and have ABSS use current funds, but this was not voted on. The board also entered closed session to discuss potential property purchases for county office space, then adjourned.

• Reviewed CIP overview, no action taken
• Discussed consensus to remove $325,000 for Cummings bleachers from next year's CIP, not voted
• Entered closed session to discuss property purchases (motion carried)
• Reconvened in open session (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried unanimously)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to reduce the RV park clearway width from 60 feet to 30 feet. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a budget amendment, a grant application for $900,000, and approval of prior meeting minutes. Proclamations for Fair Housing Month and Litter Sweep Week are scheduled.

• Public hearing on UDO amendment to narrow RV Park Clearway width from 60 to 30 feet
• Budget Amendment 23: increase General Fund by $87,000, increase Alamance Community College Capital Reserve Fund by $29,572.61, decrease Alamance Community College Fund by $76,661.61
• Grant application for BJA FY24 Adult Treatment Court Program ($900,000, 100% reimbursement, $300,000 in-kind match)
• Proclamation recognizing April as National Fair Housing Month
• Proclamation recognizing Litter Sweep Week (April 13-27, 2024)

The Board unanimously approved a text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) reducing the required clearway width for RV parks from 60 feet to 30 feet, applying to all future developments. The Board also approved multiple budget amendments, including an $87,000 increase to the General Fund for an observation tower at Cane Creek Mountains Nature Preserve, and authorized grant applications for public health and the Family Justice Center. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved UDO amendment narrowing RV park clearway from 60 to 30 feet (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment increasing General Fund by $87,000 for Cane Creek Mountains observation tower (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment increasing ACC capital reserve fund by $29,572.61 and decreasing ACC by $76,661.61 (unanimous)
• Approved grant application for BJA Adult Treatment Court Program for $900,000 (unanimous)
• Approved grant application for DOJ Office of Violence Against Women for $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes of March 18 and April 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for Fair Housing Month and Litter Sweep Week (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine consent agenda items, including appointments, budget amendments, and a revised opioid settlement fund expenditure. They will also receive a presentation on the proposed Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2025-2029, which is for information only at this meeting, with adoption planned for June 17th.

• Budget Amendment 11: increase General Fund by $118,545 and State Appropriation Fund by $800,000
• Revised budget resolution to spend $1,278,060 in opioid settlement funds
• Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 14-20, 2024)
• Appointments to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Local Emergency Planning Committee, and Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
• Proposed Capital Improvement Plan for FY2025-2029 presented for information only

The board unanimously approved a revised budget resolution for opioid settlement funds, correcting a technical error in a previously adopted resolution. The board also approved the consent agenda, including appointments and minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the capital improvement plan was presented for discussion only.

• Approved revised opioid settlement budget resolution for $1,278,060 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments and minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will consider several funding requests, including a $1,395,390 capital request from Alamance-Burlington School System for roof and HVAC repairs, a $1,278,060 opioid settlement budget resolution, and a $1,459,068 lottery funds request for debt service. The board will also vote on routine appointments, budget amendments, tax refunds, and a grant application for trail expansion.

• ABSS capital request: $1,214,055 for B Everett Jordan Elementary roof repairs and $181,335 for Graham High School HVAC project
• Opioid settlement budget resolution of $1,278,060 and RFA process of $1,589,000
• Lottery funds request of $1,459,068 for annual debt service
• Budget Amendment 10: increase General Fund by $337,470 and Emergency Telephone Fund by $12,470.18
• Courthouse renovation: authorize contract with CRA Associates and transfer $18,000 from fund balance

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved funding to expedite roofing and HVAC projects at three schools, including moving $1,214,055 from capital reserves for the B.E. Jordan roof bid and reallocating funds for Graham High School HVAC. They also approved the opioid settlement spending plan, authorized $18,000 for additional courthouse renovation design work (4-1), and entered closed session to discuss property purchases and an employment contract.

• Approved $1,214,055 from capital reserves for B.E. Jordan roof project (unanimous)
• Approved $468,665 transfer from Haw River roof project and $181,000 from capital reserves for Graham High HVAC (unanimous)
• Approved opioid settlement spending authorization (unanimous)
• Authorized $18,000 contract with CRA Associates for courthouse renovation design (4-1)
• Approved consent agenda including appointments and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for property negotiations and employment contract (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including a $910,000 General Fund increase, an audit contract, and grant applications for parks and trails. They will also hear presentations on an event center feasibility study, a community services agency update, and public safety compensation strategies.

• Budget Amendment 9: General Fund increase of $910,000 and State Appropriation Fund increase of $100,591
• Audit contract for FY 23-24 not to exceed $144,200, with base fee of $102,200
• Grant applications for Haw River State Trail and new park in southern Alamance County
• Event Center Feasibility Study final report presentation
• Public Safety Compensation strategies and implementation schedule

Special Meeting

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Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including budget amendments, grant applications, and appointments, and will hear presentations on the opioid settlement and employee compensation. The board may take action on the market pay study recommendations presented by consultant Sarah Towne.

• Budget Amendment 7: General Fund decrease by $394,388, Grants Project Fund increase by $462,109, SCIF Grants Fund increase by $10.89, Schools Capital Project Fund decrease by $5,111
• Grant application to NC Division of Parks & Recreation for Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area Phase 3 trail construction
• Grant application to Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation for $47,600 over 2 years for afterschool athletics pilot
• Grant application to NC DIT Digital Equity Champions Grant for up to $400,000 for digital literacy expansion
• Employee compensation market study presentation by BakerTilly; board asked to consider implementing recommendations

Special Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners met in special session and immediately entered a closed session to discuss economic development incentives and the terms of an employment contract. No action was taken after the closed session, and the board adjourned without any public decisions.

• Closed session under NC GS 143-318.11(a)(4) to discuss economic development incentives
• Closed session under NC GS 143-318.11(a)(5) to discuss employment contract negotiations
• Meeting held at Commissioners' Meeting Room, 124 West Elm Street, Graham, NC
• Chairman John Paisley Jr. absent