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Warren County public meetings in 2025

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

Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 18:00

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Warren County Board discusses mobility hubs and audit contract extension

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on the Norlina Mobility Hub and Lyons Creek Estates street improvements. Members will consider a contract modification to extend the audit services deadline for Winston, Williams, Creech, Evans and Company, LLP. The meeting also includes updates on unhoused residents and the VGCC Transportation Hub.

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501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 18:00

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Warren County Board to hold organizational meeting and vote on water main projects

The Board of Commissioners will conduct an organizational meeting to elect leadership and appoint key county officers. Members will also consider several infrastructure contracts and a budget amendment to recognize grant funding.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $1 million water main extension agreement for US Highway 1/158

The commissioners elected Al Cooper as Chair and Victor Hunt as Vice‑Chair (3‑2 vote). They reappointed the County Attorney, Clerk and Deputy Clerk, and designated three banks as fund depositories. The board approved several facsimile‑signature authorizations, adopted the agenda, and approved the FY26 Budget Amendment #2, the tax‑administrator appointment, and major water‑main projects including a $1 million US Highway 1/158 extension and a $994,630 Soul City Boulevard replacement.

501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 18:00

General

✓ Decided: Board approves $3.44 M Farmers Market Project ordinance

The board approved a $3,440,890 ordinance to fund a new farmers market and adopted Budget Amendment #1 for FY2026 to recognize grant funding for EMS, cyber security, senior center, veterans services, and DSS. Contracts were approved for two ambulance remounts up to $300,000 and a radio system upgrade up to $112,000. The board also granted a fee waiver for a tribal school graduation, approved a veterans honorary walkway project, and appointed a new planning‑board alternate.

501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 18:00

Board of Commissioners

Commissioners consider $133,500 cybersecurity grant and solar farm presentation

The Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation on solar farms' impact on property values and land use. Members are considering a cybersecurity grant and an agreement regarding the Tourism Development Authority Manager position.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $2.85 M Farmers Market pavilion bid and secured a $93.5 K cybersecurity grant

The commissioners approved the purchase of a pavilion for the 429 W. Ridgeway Street Farmers Market and accepted a $2,847,840 construction bid from G & G. They also approved receiving $93,450 from the 2025 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant, with $40,050 in matching funds. Additional actions included aligning ABC Commission term dates to June, confirming the TDA Manager agreement, and setting the board retreat for November 6, 2025.

501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 18:00

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Warren County considers $2.75 million for new Farmers Market

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a solar presentation and a potential listening session. The body is deciding on financing and project costs for a new Farmers Market and an agreement with Duke University Hospital.

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✓ Decided: Board approved ABC profit distribution resolution and scheduled solar listening session

The board unanimously approved several amendments, including a $57,255.64 medical trainee agreement with Duke University and changes to library and commission bylaws. It also approved the resolution directing ABC profit distributions and set a solar listening session for Oct 30, 2025. Additional items such as the farmers market project cost and financing were tabled until the next work session.

501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 18:00

General

✓ Decided: Board approves $156.7M CSX rail link and multiple transportation projects

The Warren County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several major contracts and funding packages, including engineering on‑call services, a $150,000 school nursing agreement, and a home‑care block grant. They also approved a suite of transportation projects totaling over $200 million, such as a $156,660,999 CSX rail connection and a $15 million Norlina Mobility Hub. The Board suspended the contract with Soul City Volunteer Fire Department pending 90‑day compliance and appointed new members to the Planning Board and Library Board. A public forum on solar farms was tabled until October 6, 2025.

501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Wed Aug 20, 2025 · 17:00

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Warren County Commissioners and Board of Education hold joint meeting

The Warren County Board of Commissioners and the Board of Education are holding a joint meeting. The session is focused on discussions regarding school facilities, safety, and enrollment.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted agenda and reviewed multiple school updates

The commissioners adopted the suggested meeting agenda. They then heard updates on a new elementary school opening in fall 2028, several capital‑improvement projects, current staffing vacancies, school safety systems and a $205,000 safety grant, and the financial impact of low‑wealth and charter‑school enrollment. No formal approvals, denials, or votes beyond the agenda adoption were recorded.

501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Wed Aug 20, 2025 · 18:00

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Warren County considers $417,588 forest land improvement agreement

The Warren County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss transportation projects and tourism. The board will consider approving a forest land agreement and scheduling a public forum on solar farms.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $417,588 forest land protection agreement

The commissioners unanimously approved a $417,588 agreement with the State Department of Agriculture to protect, develop, and improve forest lands in Warren County. They also unanimously adopted two resolutions encouraging expansion of NC Education Lottery funds and confirmed the appointment of Assistant County Manager Matthew Garner at a $90,000 salary. The scheduling of a public forum on solar farms was tabled for discussion at the September 8 regular meeting, and the emergency shelter was activated for Hurricane Erin.

501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Mon Aug 4, 2025 · 18:00

General

Board to approve sheriff's vehicle purchase and opioid settlement agreements

The Warren County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Sheriff's Office, participate in opioid settlement agreements, and consider an amendment to the Economic Development Commission bylaws. The meeting will also include citizen comments and a closed session for personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Board approves participation in multi-defendant opioid settlement and other key actions

The Warren County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved participation in a nine‑defendant opioid settlement, the appointment of McKinley Perkinson as Community & Economic Development Director with a $90,000 salary, and the purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for up to $53,006.98. The board also approved the FY24 audit report, a contract to audit FY25 accounts for up to $136,300, and an amendment allowing ex‑officio members to designate alternates. All actions were adopted by unanimous vote.

501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 18:00

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Warren County Board to consider personnel manual and FY 25/26 authorized positions

The Board of Commissioners will review county personnel and job classification schedules and authorized positions for FY 25/26. The meeting includes decisions on engineering qualifications for EMS Station 4 and the John Graham Gym Shelter project.

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✓ Decided: Board approved MOU with NCDOT and KARTS for Rural Operating Assistance Program

The Warren County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the North Carolina Department of Transportation and the Kerr Area Transportation Authority for the Rural Operating Assistance Program. The board also adopted the county personnel manual, job classification schedule, authorized positions for FY26, and engineering consulting qualifications for EMS Station 4 and the John Graham Gym Shelter Project. Additional approvals included the Southern Crescent Regional Commission SEID grant application, the Quilters Lane art reinstallation, and several appointments to advisory councils and ex‑officio roles. No motions were denied.

501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Wed Jun 18, 2025 · 18:00

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Warren County Board of Commissioners to consider FY26 Budget Ordinance

The Board will consider adopting the FY26 Budget Ordinance and a budget amendment to close out the FY25 fiscal year. Members will also discuss solar farm and development ordinances and review several personnel and law enforcement policies.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted FY26 budget ordinance and approved FY25 budget amendment

The Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY26 Budget Ordinance and approved Budget Amendment #5 to the FY25 Budget Ordinance. They also approved the Pre‑65 Retiree Health Insurance Policy, the Salary Progression Pay Policy, an amendment removing the therapy‑dog expenditure from the opioid settlement resolution, an updated Boards/Committees/Commissions Appointment and Re‑Appointment Policy, and an interlocal agreement for law‑enforcement services with the Town of Norlina.

501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 17:15

General

Warren County Board of Commissioners to hold FY26 budget work session

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss the FY26 budget. This is a discussion-focused meeting rather than a final vote on expenditures.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted agenda and adjourned; no substantive budget actions taken

The board unanimously adopted the suggested agenda. No substantive budget decisions were made; the session was adjourned unanimously.

501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 18:00

General

Warren County Board of Commissioners to hold public hearing on FY26 budget

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to gather citizen comments on the FY26 budget. The meeting includes votes on several legislative resolutions and the appointment of members to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and Board of Equalization and Review.

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✓ Decided: Board approves FY26 budget of $44.85M with 57.96‑cent tax rate

The Warren County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY26 budget of $44,845,684 and set the general‑fund tax rate at 57.96 cents, directing the finance officer to draft the budget ordinance for the June 18 work session. It also adopted resolutions opposing House Bills 765 and 219, supporting House Bill 729, and accepted a $189,500 American Rescue Plan grant for an elevated storage tank project. Additional actions included approving a digital‑inclusion MOU, a fee‑waiver for a Heritage Quilters event, and authorizing the online auction of surplus property.

Wed May 14, 2025 · 18:00

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Warren County Board of Commissioners to hold FY26 budget work session

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a work session to receive a presentation and hold discussions regarding the proposed FY26 budget. The meeting will also include a discussion concerning grievances.

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✓ Decided: Board directs formation of grievance‑investigation committee

The commissioners unanimously adopted the suggested agenda. The County Manager presented the FY26 budget proposal, but no vote was taken on the budget. The Chair directed the County Manager to form a committee to study grievances against board members or volunteers. The work session was adjourned unanimously.

501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Mon May 5, 2025 · 18:00

General

Warren County considers $4.9 million in water infrastructure funding

The Board of Commissioners will consider accepting state funding for water treatment and main replacements. The board will also review budget approvals for senior services and updates to county volunteer and appointment policies.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $4 million water‑treatment plant funding and other resolutions

The Warren County Board of Commissioners adopted the agenda and approved several funding resolutions, including $4 million for a Kerr Lake water‑treatment plant upgrade and $925 k for a Soul City Boulevard water main replacement. They also approved the FY25/26 Home and Community Care Block Grant budget of $294,424 and revised the Economic Development Commission by‑laws. Two policy items were tabled for further review.

501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 18:00

General

Warren County Board considers appointments to Planning Board and Soul City Fire Tax Board

The Board of Commissioners will discuss amendments to volunteer and appointment policies and parks and recreation rental fees. The body will also consider appointments to the Planning Board and the Soul City Fire Tax Board.

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✓ Decided: Board appointed new members to Planning Board and Fire Tax Board

The commissioners unanimously adopted the suggested agenda and approved amendments to the Parks & Recreation rental‑fee schedule. They also unanimously re‑appointed four members and appointed Tyrone Melton to the Soul City Fire Tax Board for three‑year terms. The Planning Board received three new appointments: Jessica Lynn Harvey to an unexpired term, William Lovelace as primary alternate, and, by a 4‑1 vote, Lauren Miller as secondary alternate, Dan Swango to a three‑year term, and Terry Grizzard to a two‑year term.

501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 18:00

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Warren County Board considers new policies and DSS telephone system purchase

The Board of Commissioners will consider internal control and property management policies to meet federal and state funding requirements. The body will also discuss changing the Tax Administrator to a Board-appointed position and review several board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints Tax Administrator as Board‑appointed position under County Manager

The Warren County Board of Commissioners approved several policies and appointments, all by unanimous vote. They adopted the suggested agenda, approved internal control and property management policies, and appointed the Tax Administrator as a Board‑appointed position. The Board also approved a surplus‑property auction, re‑appointed a faith‑community representative, and selected a new ABC Commission member.

501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 18:00

General

Board to approve budget amendments and grant applications for 2025

The Warren County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a budget amendment that appropriates over $1.1 million for grants and adjustments, along with a resolution to sign CDBG requisition forms. The board will also vote on an EMS billing contract and a fee waiver for the Armory Civic Center.

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501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Mon Feb 24, 2025 · 18:00

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Warren County considers $132,625.80 phone system for Department of Social Services

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss county infrastructure and economic development. The meeting includes a review of the historic jail and a space needs study. The board will consider a purchase agreement for a new phone system.

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501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 16:30

Board of Commissioners

Board to discuss priorities for proposed community center

The Warren County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss priorities for a proposed community center. The meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2025, at the Armory Civic Center.

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501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 18:00

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Warren County considers zoning changes for public parks and boat launches

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the Zoning Ordinance. The proposal would make public parks, picnic areas, swimming pools, and boat launches for Lake Gaston and Kerr Lake 'Special Use' in several business and industrial districts.

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501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Wed Jan 15, 2025 · 11:00

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Warren County Board discusses mid-year budget and payroll changes

The Warren County Board of Commissioners will review the FY25 mid-year financial status, hear updates on school needs and personnel initiatives, and discuss a proposed change to bi-weekly payroll.

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501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton
Mon Jan 13, 2025 · 18:00

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Warren County considers $1.047 million pump station project

The Board of Commissioners will consider a major pump station project and a new digital inclusion plan. The meeting includes a budget amendment for various departments and a proposed ordinance prohibiting deadly weapons on county property.

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501 US Hwy 158 Business East, Warrenton