Alamance County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss several administrative and operational items, including the acquisition of property at 301 W. Pine Street and a contract for renovations at the Emergency Services Center. The board will also consider various committee reappointments, a grant application, and updates to their internal rules of procedure.

• Acquisition of 301 W. Pine Street for J.B. Allen Courthouse use
• Contract with C.T. Wilson Construction for Emergency Services Center renovations
• Application for $7,500 NEHA/FDA Retail Food Program Standards Grant
• Sale of 10 surplus Sheriff’s Office vehicles to Alamance Community College
• Renewal of warehouse lease at 1813 Frank Holt Dr. with Blue Empire, LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved the acquisition of property at 301 W. Pine St. in Graham to support courthouse parking needs. Commissioners also authorized a contract with C.T. Wilson Construction for the Emergency Services Center renovation project. Additionally, the Board appointed two members to the Board of Adjustment and discussed proposed updates to the Board's Rules of Procedure.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Jimmy Cobb and Isaac Holt III to Board of Adjustment (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of 301 W. Pine St., Graham (3-2)
• Approved contract with C.T. Wilson Construction (3-2)
• Entered closed session regarding personnel (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting to elect a chair and vice-chair, review multiple budget amendments, and consider a $4 million grant award to purchase a portion of the Alston Quarter property. The board will also vote on acquiring 141 S. Main St. in Graham for $650,000 to serve as a visitors center.

• Consideration of Budget Amendment 6, increasing multiple funds including a $6,437,212 increase to the Emergency Telephone System Fund and a $4,875,000 increase to the County Capital Projects Fund
• Consideration of a $4,000,000 North Carolina Land and Water Trust Fund grant to purchase 302.28 acres of the Alston Quarter property
• Consideration of acquiring 141 S. Main St. in Graham from Bank of America for $650,000 to be used as a visitors center and Visitors Bureau office
• Appointment of Rachael Dimont as an ETJ member to the Elon Planning Board and Board of Adjustment
• Filling one vacancy on the Alamance County Planning Board from eight applicants

The Board unanimously elected Commissioner Kelly Allen as Chair and re-elected Steve Carter as Vice-Chair. In a 3-2 vote, the Board approved acquiring the former Bank of America property at 141 S. Main St., Graham, for $650,000, to be leased to the Tourism Development Authority. The Board also approved the 2026 meeting schedule (amended to remove the January 5 business meeting) and the FY2026-2027 budget calendar. A Planning Board seat was filled with Baker "Lee" Kimrey over the recommended candidate.

• Elected Kelly Allen as Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Steve Carter as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved $650,000 acquisition of 141 S. Main St., Graham for TDA use (3-2)
• Approved 2026 regular meeting schedule, amended to remove Jan 5 business meeting
• Adopted FY2026-2027 budget calendar (unanimous)
• Appointed Baker "Lee" Kimrey to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendment, grants, tax refunds (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will consider several grant applications, including funding for radio console upgrades, library internet improvements, and farmland preservation. The board will also review appointments to local advisory boards and receive updates on behavioral health services, senior programs, and opioid settlement expenditures.

• Apply for $1,138,898.77 NC 911 Board grant for radio console upgrades
• Apply for $400,000 NC Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation grant
• Apply for $50,000 Libraries Strengthening Connections grant
• Review grant agreement for Carolina Mill Community Park
• Appointments to Human Services Board, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and PTRC Workforce Development Board

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda as amended, which included tax refunds, grant applications, and appointments. The board heard extensive public comments on a proposed landfill and library funding, but took no formal action on these items. Presentations were given on the Behavioral Health Center, senior services, opioid settlement funds, and a library performance review.

• Approved consent agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved appointments: Sonya Blackwell (Human Services Board), John Treadwell (Juvenile Crime Prevention Council)
• Approved tax refunds, releases, and exemptions for Oct-Nov 2025
• Approved grant applications: Libraries Strengthening Connections, Carolina Mill Community Park, NC 911 radio console upgrades
• Approved minutes of November 3, 2025 regular and closed session meetings

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss routine consent items, board appointments, and a budget amendment. The board will also hear a tax office update and a presentation regarding the 2027 revaluation, along with recognizing the Alamance County Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail Task Force.

• Consideration of Budget Amendment 5 to decrease the General Fund by $59,600 and increase the Grants Project Fund by $78,000
• Consideration of appointing William Ryan as a Psychiatrist representative to the Human Services Board
• Approval of tax refunds, releases, exemptions, and extensions for October 2025
• Tax Office update and 2027 Revaluation presentation by Tax Administrator Brad Fowler
• Recognition of the Alamance County Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail Task Force

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider establishing a Consolidated Human Services Agency and appointing its board members. They will also review resolutions to set salaries for the Sheriff and Register of Deeds, including a proposed salary increase for Sheriff Terry S. Johnson to $185,000. Additionally, the Board will vote on a land exchange involving property off Alston Quarter Road for landfill buffering and recreational use.

• Land acquisition and exchange on Alston Quarter Road using $8,408,172 in grant funds and $3,581,842 from the landfill enterprise fund
• Resolution to increase Sheriff Terry S. Johnson's salary to $185,000
• Acceptance of a $76,000 Recreation Trails Program grant for the Friends of the Haw River State Trail
• Application for a $20,000 NCDMVA grant for Veteran Services
• Consideration of a resolution to establish a Consolidated Human Services Agency

The Board unanimously approved creating a Consolidated Human Services Agency and appointed 12 members to its board. It also approved a resolution raising the sheriff's salary to $185,000, effective November 1, in a 4-1 vote. The Board approved the $13.1 million acquisition of the Alston Quarter property for land preservation and trail extension, funded by grants and other non-general-fund sources. Consent agenda items, including tax refunds and a parks grant, were approved as amended.

• Approved Consolidated Human Services Agency creation (unanimous)
• Appointed 12 members to Consolidated Human Services Board (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff salary increase to $185,000 (4-1, Thompson opposed)
• Set base pay for Register of Deeds at $74,275 and Sheriff at $130,594 (unanimous)
• Approved $13.1M Alston Quarter property acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved land swap of county property for Alston Quarter (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Appointed James Allegretto to Justice Advisory Council (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss budget amendments, an interim clerk appointment, and various board appointments. The agenda also includes proclamations for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Domestic and Care Workers Day, along with a Vaya Health update.

• Consider appointing DiAnne Yancey as the Interim Clerk to the Board
• Consider Budget Amendment 4 to increase the General Fund by $48,548, Grants Project Fund by $100,000, and County Capital Projects Fund by $953,985
• Consider appointment of Alanna Coombes to the Historic Properties Commission
• Consider appointment of Meriwether Lewis to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
• Review the MEI Incidental Solid Waste Projects Agreement between the County Landfill and Municipal Engineering, Inc.

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the agenda, two proclamations (Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Domestic and Care Workers Day), and the appointment of DiAnne Yancey as Interim Clerk to the Board. The consent agenda, including appointments, budget amendment, and tax refunds, was also approved unanimously. The board entered closed session to discuss personnel matters and adjourned without other substantive decisions.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation unanimously
• Approved Domestic and Care Workers Day proclamation unanimously
• Approved appointment of DiAnne Yancey as Interim Clerk to the Board unanimously
• Approved consent agenda unanimously (including appointments, Budget Amendment 4, MEI Incidental Solid Waste Projects Agreement, tax refunds, and minutes)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will consider approving $15,040,000 in needs-based grants for five school projects (roofing and HVAC) requiring a 25% county match, a $1,400,000 repair and renovation distribution for Graham High School's canopy, and a proposal to consolidate the Health Department with Family Justice Center and Veterans Services into a Consolidated Human Services Agency. The board will also vote on routine consent items including a $310,232 grant for Cedarock Park accessibility, tax refunds, and a reappointment.

• Needs-based grants: Southern Middle roofing ($2.8M grant, $700K match), Southern High HVAC ($3.04M grant, $760K match), Western High HVAC ($3.36M grant, $840K match), Eastern High HVAC ($2.8M grant, $700K match), Graham Middle HVAC ($3.04M grant, $760K match)
• Repair & renovation distribution of $1,400,000 for Graham High School canopy demolition/replacement
• Consolidated Human Services Agency proposal combining Health Department, Family Justice Center, Veterans Services
• Accept $310,232 grant from NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund for Cedarock Park accessibility improvements
• Reappointment of Michael Benesch to Graham Planning Board and Board of Adjustment (ETJ member)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a consent agenda with routine items, including a $27,019 budget amendment, a grant application for park expansion, and a property purchase. They will also discuss appointments to boards and committees. The meeting includes public comments and a closed session.

• Approval to acquire 141 S. Main Street in Graham from Bank of America
• Budget Amendment 3 increasing the General Fund by $27,019
• Parks grant application for 23 acres adjacent to Shallowford Natural Area
• Sheriff's Office purchase of six vehicles from Cox Toyota under bidding exemption
• Waiver of $60 occupancy tax penalty for Days Inn Haw River

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda with modifications, moving a property acquisition item to a future meeting. The board approved the consent agenda unanimously and made appointments to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council Workforce Development Board, Historic Properties Commission, and Library Committee. The board also held a closed session regarding potential real property negotiations.

• Approved the meeting agenda as amended (moved item 6c to an upcoming meeting)
• Approved the consent agenda unanimously
• Appointed Chris Pence to the Piedmont Triad Regional Council Workforce Development Board
• Approved Budget Amendment 3, Passthrough Funding Interlocal Agreement, Parks Grant Application (2025 RTP), Authorization to Purchase Under Exemption to Competitive Bidding, Occupancy Tax Penalty Waiver Request, and August 2025 Tax Refunds, Releases, and Exemptions
• Approved regular and closed session minutes of August 18, 2025
• Appointed Dewey Braxton to the Historic Properties Commission (approved unanimous)
• Appointed Timothy Check and Debbie Johnson to the Library Committee as City of Burlington representatives (approved unanimous)
• Moved into and out of closed session regarding real property negotiations for parcels 157536 and 157515

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a land exchange agreement with Koury Corporation for property in Mebane, review land use policy proposals from the Planning Department, and act on routine consent agenda items including appointments, year-end fund designations, an easement for Duke Energy, and a GIS software contract. The board will also recognize the 50th anniversary of Baptist Temple and Junior Police Academy graduates, and hear public comments.

• Land exchange agreement with Koury Corporation for tracts in Mebane
• Land use policy staff recommendation from Planning Director Matthew Hoagland
• Year-end designations of $3,880,403.44 in FY24-25 General Fund
• ESRI GIS software contract at $108,240 for FY 2025-2026
• Duke Energy easement for power pole replacement on County-owned parcel #156955

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including a $89,635 General Fund budget amendment, approval of secondary road additions for Kernodle Landing Subdivision, and several appointments. They will also review the annual tax settlement report and discuss contracts for opioid settlements, security services, and Taser equipment.

• Budget Amendment 2 increases General Fund by $89,635
• Resolution to add Kernodle Landing Drive, Reading Court, and Terry Smith Trail as secondary roads
• Resolution authorizing participation in additional opioid settlements
• Contracts for Axon Enterprise Taser equipment for Sheriff's Office and Detention
• Annual Settlement of 2024-2025 Taxes and Charges report

Special Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider several budget amendments, including a $1,459,068 increase to the FY24-25 Schools Capital Project Fund and a $4,050,000 increase to the FY25-26 General Fund. The board will also review consent agenda items such as a $10,000 grant for America 250 events, a bid for medical supplies, and interlocal agreements for 911 services and detention center evacuation. Appointments to various boards and a request to waive electrical reconnect fees for storm recovery are also on the agenda.

• Budget Amendment 13: Increase FY24-25 Schools Capital Project Fund by $1,459,068
• Budget Amendment 1: Increase FY25-26 General Fund by $4,050,000, Opioid Settlement Fund by $590,135, and approve capital project ordinances totaling $17,852,634
• Accept $10,000 grant from NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for America 250 marketing and events
• Ratify interlocal agreements with Burlington for 911 secondary PSAP and with Graham for detention center emergency evacuation
• Consider waiving $90 electrical reconnect permit fee for Tropical Storm Chantal recovery

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners approved $80,000 in state drug funds for at least 8 sign-on bonuses for new detention center employees, with an amendment to use repaid bonus funds first. The board also approved two budget amendments (4-1), waived electrical reconnect and inspection permit fees for 90 days for storm-affected residents, and made several appointments. Commissioner Priola voted against both budget amendments, citing concerns about a $4 million agreement with ABSS approved in closed session.

• Approved $80,000 sign-on bonuses for detention center hires (unanimous, amended)
• Approved Budget Amendment 13 (4-1, Priola opposed)
• Approved Budget Amendment 1 (4-1, Priola opposed)
• Waived electrical reconnect and inspection permit fees for 90 days (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioners Allen and Priola to HOME Consortium Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Brittany Greene to Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (unanimous)
• Reappointed Simmons, Sandford, Hendricks to Library Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Isley, Kernodle; appointed MacFall to Recreation and Parks Commission (unanimous)

Joint Board Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners and the Alamance-Burlington Board of Education held a joint meeting on June 20, 2025. The boards announced an agreement for the county to provide an additional $2.7 million in operating expenses and $1.3 million for school resource officers. The meeting concluded with the board voting to adjourn.

• Agreement to provide an additional $2.7 million in operating expenses for the school system
• Agreement to provide $1.3 million for Alamance County school resource officers

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners and the Alamance-Burlington Board of Education reached an agreement to avoid mediation, with the county providing an additional $2.7 million for operating expenses and $1.3 million for school resource officers. The agreement was approved by the commissioners, though Commissioner Priola opposed it, citing the need to consider additional factors like the upcoming employment cost index. The meeting adjourned after the agreement was announced.

• Approved $2.7M additional operating expenses for Alamance-Burlington Schools
• Approved $1.3M for school resource officers (SROs)
• Agreement reached without mediation (unanimous except Priola opposed)

Emergency Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on June 19, 2025, which consisted primarily of a closed session. During the meeting, the Board consulted with the County Attorney regarding a recently received local school funding dispute from the Alamance-Burlington Board of Education. The Board adjourned at 2:29 PM following the closed session.

• Closed session to consult with the County Attorney regarding a dispute of local school funding from the Alamance-Burlington Board of Education under NC General Statute 115C-431

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting on June 19, 2025, and immediately moved into closed session to consult with the county attorney about ongoing legal matters, including a school funding dispute received from the Alamance-Burlington Board of Education. The board reconvened in open session and adjourned without taking any public votes or making substantive decisions.

• Moved into closed session to consult with attorney on school funding dispute (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:29 PM (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the FY 2025-2026 budget ordinances, approve a $590,134.52 opioid settlement expenditure, and review a construction manager-at-risk contract with Samet Corporation. The agenda also includes routine consent items like appointments, a budget amendment, tax refunds, and a hazard mitigation plan resolution.

• Adoption of FY 2025-2026 Budget Ordinances
• Opioid settlement resolution directing $590,134.52 in expenditures
• Construction Manager at Risk contract with Samet Corporation
• Budget Amendment 12 increasing General Fund by $1,372,905.14
• Resolution urging NC General Assembly to reform school funding

The Board approved the FY25-26 budget with a 2.5-cent property tax increase to 49.4 cents, restoring funding for schools, nonprofits, and county services. A resolution urging state school funding reform failed 3-2. The Board also approved a $3.4 million contract for a new 911 CAD system and a construction manager contract for the courthouse project.

• Adopted FY25-26 budget with 2.5-cent tax increase (3-2)
• Approved Hexagon 911 CAD contract, county share $3.4M (unanimous)
• Approved $590,134.52 opioid settlement expenditure (unanimous)
• Approved Construction Manager At-Risk contract with Samet Corp (4-1)
• Failed resolution urging NC Gen Assembly to reform school funding (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds and appointments (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Scott to Mebane Planning Board (unanimous)

Special Meeting - Budget Work Session

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners is holding a special budget work session to discuss the recommended budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes an introduction by the county manager, department questions, follow-up questions for the budget team, and proposed changes to the recommended budget. No final decisions are expected at this work session; the budget adoption is scheduled for June 16, 2025.

• Budget work session introduction by County Manager York
• County department questions
• Follow-up questions for the budget team led by Rebecca Crawford
• Proposed changes to recommended budget
• Budget adoption scheduled for June 16, 2025 at 6:30 pm

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners held a budget work session to discuss the FY 2025-26 recommended budget, reviewing proposed cuts and revenue options. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on staff presentations and commissioner questions. Key proposals included reducing merit pay, cutting staff positions, and a possible 2-cent property tax increase, but no decisions were made.

• No formal decisions made; budget work session only
• Discussed reducing merit pay from 2.5% to 1.5% (potential savings $783,093)
• Discussed cutting 13 full-time positions (Tax, Library, County Manager's Office) for $1.1M savings
• Discussed restoring funding to airport, Crossroads, Family Abuse Services, Rescue Unit
• Discussed increasing property tax by 2 cents (additional $1.082M) or 7 cents
• Discussed using fund balance for capital projects or ABSS capital
• Discussed contracting Vincent Valuations vs. county staff for property revaluations

Special Meeting - Budget Work Session

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners is holding a special budget work session to discuss the county budget. The agenda includes an introduction by County Manager York, fire district tax rate increase requests, and discussions regarding Alamance Community College and the Alamance-Burlington School System. Commissioners will also review follow-up questions and proposed changes to the recommended budget.

• Altamahaw-Ossippee Fire Department requested rate increase from 0.1 to 0.12
• E.M. Holt Fire Department requested rate increase from 0.0792 to 0.1092
• Elon Fire Department requested rate increase from 0.0865 to 0.1
• Faucette Fire Department requested rate increase from 0.08 to 0.09
• Northeast Alamance Fire Department requested rate increase from 0.083 to 0.1 and Snow Camp Fire Department requested rate increase from 0.0873 to 0.1

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing on the FY2025-2026 manager's recommended budget, with public comments submitted. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including appointments, a plat review officer resolution, a landfill accounts receivable reconciliation, a sole source purchase for an inmate health monitor, and an interlocal health department agreement. Presentations are scheduled on the Homestead program, a shared CAD dispatch software agreement with Burlington, and county spending trends.

• Public hearing on FY2025-2026 Manager's Recommended Budget
• Appointment of Lori Lafferty to Senior Services Committee
• Resolution appointing Jon H. Grace, Keyshawn J. Haith, Terri M. Burns as Review Officers
• Sole source purchase of inmate health monitor (Sheriff's Office)
• Interlocal agreement with Burlington for shared 911 CAD system

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will hear the County Manager's presentation of the recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The board will also consider consent agenda items including a budget amendment, appointments, and tax refunds. Informational presentations include an update on the Alamance Behavioral Health Center and an ICE contract.

• Budget Amendment 11: General Fund increase of $39,229, School Capital Projects Fund decrease of $7,519, and ARPA Fund project ordinance amendment
• Reappointment of Steve Carter to Alamance Community College Board of Trustees
• Appointments of Robin Jackson and Brian Pierce to Veteran Service Committee
• Approval of Juvenile Crime Prevention Council FY 2025-2026 Funding Plan
• Proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week

The Board heard the county manager's recommended FY2025-26 budget, which includes a 1.59-cent property tax increase to avoid service cuts, and a $46.7 million current expense recommendation for ABSS (schools), below the $59 million requested. No final budget vote was taken; a public hearing is scheduled for June 2. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including appointments and a budget amendment, and received updates on the behavioral health center and ICE contract.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved EMS Week proclamation unanimously
• Approved consent agenda unanimously (including appointments, budget amendment 11, JCPC funding plan, tax refunds)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025
• Received FY2025-26 recommended budget presentation (no vote)
• Scheduled public hearing on budget for June 2

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a $1,459,068 lottery fund request for debt service, a contract with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc., and an appointment to the Social Services Board. The board will also receive the Sheriff's Office 2024 activity report and issue proclamations for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and Professional Clerks Week.

• Lottery Funds Application: $1,459,068 for FY 24-25 debt service, submitted to NC DPI
• Contract with EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. (EMS|MC) for EMS services
• Social Services Board appointment: one position, two applicants (Corye Dunn, Tim Britt)
• ACSO Sheriff's Office 2024 Activity Report/Statistics presented by Sheriff Terry Johnson
• Proclamations: Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Professional Clerks Week (May 4-10)

Special Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive an overview of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and its projects. The agenda includes public comment periods, an invocation, and the pledge of allegiance, followed by the CIP discussion and adjournment.

• CIP overview and projects discussion
• Public comments on agenda items

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will vote on several administrative and financial items, including appointing a tax administrator, approving a $500,000 grant application for the Family Justice Center, and awarding an audit services contract. They will also review the sheriff's 2024 activity report, library policies, and the third-quarter financial report.

• Appoint Bradley Fowler as Tax Administrator, releasing interim officials
• Approve application for up to $500,000 BYRNE-SCIP grant for Family Justice Center
• Award audit services contract to Martin Starnes & Associates for FY 2024-2027
• Review proposed changes to library book review form and policy
• Consider approval of library strategic plan 2025-2030

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners approved the Book Review Form and Policy with amendments, including removing references to the American Library Association and adding transparency measures. The board also approved the appointment of Brad Fowler as Tax Collector and Tax Assessor, the library strategic plan, and an audit services contract. The Family Justice Center grant application was approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved Book Review Form and Policy with amendments (4-1)
• Approved appointment of Brad Fowler as Tax Collector and Tax Assessor (4-1)
• Approved Family Justice Center grant application (consent agenda)
• Approved library strategic plan (unanimous)
• Approved audit services contract with Martin Starnes and Associates (unanimous)
• Approved CRA Associates contract change order (4-1)
• Approved Shelbi Fanning to Library Committee (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Balloon Festival in May 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will consider a $4,468,172 increase to the County Renovations and Repair Fund, approve grant applications for park revitalization and a PFAS-affected waterline, and review a proposed Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2026-2030. The board will also adopt several proclamations and discuss holiday pay policy options.

• Budget Amendment 10: increase County Renovations and Repair Fund by $4,468,172
• Apply for NCDEQ funding (~$900,000) for waterline to six residences along Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Rd. impacted by PFAS
• Apply for NC Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant for Carolina Mill property revitalization
• Review two options for holiday pay policy
• Proclamations: Litter Sweep, Therapy Animal Day, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Telecommunicators Week

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine consent agenda items, including appointments, a budget amendment, and contracts. They will also review a resolution on ABSS local funding transparency, a security MOU for the Behavioral Health Center, and a revised holiday pay policy.

• Budget Amendment 9 increases General Fund by $77,218 and Emergency Telephone System Fund by $16,345
• Permission to apply for $20,000 NC DMVA grant for Veteran Services
• Contract with Loy Enterprises Inc. DBA Always Best Care for in-home aide services
• Resolution to add Lord Andrews Place and Lord James Place to Poplar Wells Subdivision as secondary roads
• Authorization to advertise delinquent 2024 taxes at $5 per parcel

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners approved a $200,000 not-to-exceed addendum to the DSS In-Home Aide Services contract, required by law for protective services. They also appointed Caitlin McArthur to the Board of Health, approved a resolution requesting ABSS post local fund spending data, and approved an MOU for security at the Behavioral Health Center. The holiday pay policy was tabled until April 7, 2025.

• Approved $200,000 DSS In-Home Aide Services contract addendum (unanimous)
• Appointed Caitlin McArthur to Board of Health (unanimous)
• Approved resolution requesting ABSS post local fund spending data (unanimous)
• Approved MOU and resolutions for Behavioral Health Center security (unanimous)
• Tabled holiday pay policy until April 7, 2025
• Approved consent agenda including appointments, budget amendment, and tax refunds

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine consent items, including appointments, budget amendments, and grant applications, as well as several school capital fund transfers and a presentation on opioid settlement fund recommendations. The board will also hear reports from the county attorney and manager.

• Transfer $294,639.35 from Schools Capital Project Fund to Schools Capital Reserve Fund for completed projects
• Transfer $30,000 from Southeast High to Eastern High for security wall; $39,945.10 and $255,767.54 to Haw River Elementary for roofing; $75,000 at Graham High for security wall
• Consider uncommitting $277,970 from pandemic response fund balance to restore unassigned fund balance to 20%
• Approve $15,000 HMEP grant for hazardous materials exercise and $35,000 EMPG grant application
• Appointments to Board of Equalization & Review and Burlington HOME Consortium

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including transferring $294,639.35 from the Schools Capital Project fund to the Schools Capital Reserve Fund, and multiple bond fund transfers for school projects. They also appointed Rena Matthews and William Poe as alternate members to the Board of Adjustment. The board removed the Burlington HOME Consortium appointments from the consent agenda for further information, and held a closed session for legal and personnel matters, taking no action afterward.

• Approved transfer of $294,639.35 from Schools Capital Project fund to Schools Capital Reserve Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 bond fund transfer from Southeast High to Eastern High for security wall (unanimous)
• Approved $39,945.10 bond fund transfer from Southeast High to Haw River Elementary for gym roof and canopy (unanimous)
• Approved $255,767.54 bond fund transfer from Western Middle School to Haw River Elementary for gym roof and canopy (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 bond fund transfer for Graham High School CTE security wall (unanimous)
• Appointed Rena Matthews and William Poe as alternate members to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved uncommitting $277,970 from pandemic response fund (unanimous)
• Removed Burlington HOME Consortium appointments from consent agenda for later meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting - Board Retreat

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners is holding a retreat to discuss the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26 budget and strategic priorities. The agenda includes reviews of board procedures, mid-year fiscal updates, a five-year general fund forecast, workforce recruitment and retention, community needs, capital and facility needs, and proactive planning for the next budget. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and planning session.

• Mid-year fiscal updates and 5-year General Fund forecast
• Discussion of FY 25-26 focus areas and strategic plan
• Review of board procedures and closed session rules
• Capital status report and debt capacity update
• Joint study with ABSS on facility structural needs

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners held a retreat and approved a 'Clean Break' approach to address holiday pay overpayments, leaving past wages in place and moving to a flat-rate system. The board also discussed fiscal priorities, capital projects, and strategic planning for FY 2025-26, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved 'Clean Break' holiday pay approach (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended with closed session (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for personnel matter (unanimous)
• Reconvened open session (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including approving a construction contract for a parking lot at Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area, applying for state grants for park land acquisition and accessibility upgrades, and continuing a $10,000 signing bonus for hard-to-fill sheriff's office positions. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public comments.

• Approval of construction contract with KBS Earthworks Inc. for Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area Phase 3 parking lot
• Application for 2025 Land and Water Fund Grant for new park in southern Alamance County and Haw River State Trail
• Application for Accessibility for Parks Grant for Cedarock Park accessibility upgrades
• Request to continue $10,000 signing bonus for hard-to-fill sheriff's office positions
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2024

The Board approved the consent agenda, including a construction contract for the Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area parking lot and a Land and Water Fund grant application, and unanimously approved a grant application for accessibility improvements at Cedarock Park. The Sheriff's Office hard-to-fill positions request was removed from the agenda to a future meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including Cane Creek Mountain Natural Area Phase 3 parking lot construction contract and Land and Water Fund grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Accessibility for Parks grant application for Cedarock Park improvements (unanimous)
• Removed Sheriff's Office hard-to-fill positions request from agenda to a future meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners will consider a proposed ordinance regulating shooting ranges, which has drawn numerous public comments opposing it. The board will also vote on several appointments, budget amendments, grants, and a design-build contract for the Elderly Services Building renovation.

• Proposed shooting range ordinance (Article 5) with fencing, signage, and range safety officer requirements
• Design-build contract with Bobbitt Construction for Elderly Services Building renovation at 1946 Martin Street
• Budget Amendment 7 increasing General Fund by $192,127
• Reimbursement resolution for CAD software project not to exceed $7,000,000
• Appointments to Alamance Community College Board of Trustees, Airport Authority, and other boards

Board of Commissioners Meeting

This agenda for the Alamance County Board of Commissioners meeting on 2025-01-21 contains only embedded content placeholders and no substantive agenda items. There are no decisions, discussions, or proposals listed; the document is purely procedural boilerplate.