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Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm · Historic Courthouse Courtroom

Regular meeting Environment and sustainabilityHealth and human servicesContracts and procurementFarmland and open spaceLand conversion and large developmentRezoningBudget and appropriationsPublic facilitiesSolid waste and recyclingZoning text amendmentIntergovernmental agreementsLitigation and settlementsSchools and educationSubdivision and site plansTax rate and revaluationComprehensive planDrugs and addictionFaith and cultural communitiesGrants and outside fundingHousing and affordabilityRoads and transportationState legislative agendaTransit

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Chatham County's commissioners vote Monday evening on a resolution opposing the Enbridge gas pipeline, a month after the Agriculture Advisory Board held its own public hearing on it. That board reports back the same night, and the pipeline company's attorney has already written to the county about the zoning amendments further down the agenda.

Four legislative rezoning hearings follow. US HWY 64 Properties asks to take 13.145 acres off US 64 West at Ridge View Road from residential to regional business; RTP Gardens asks for conditional regional business zoning on a tract off Bob Horton Road near Apex; a Corinth Road owner in Moncure asks to move from R-5 to R-1. The fourth is the county's own amendment to the special use permit process. A separate set of the county's own zoning amendments sits on the board priorities list, including one that removes off-street parking requirements to keep the ordinance in step with G.S. 160D. The board also votes on the first plat for Whispering Creek, 238 lots on 288.6 acres off Bynum Ridge Road, and on a contractor's storage yard at 1656 Campbell Road in Bear Creek, where one resident has asked the board to reopen the quasi-judicial hearing before it decides.

The afternoon work session is where the money is. Commissioners take a space needs study and master plan from Hobbs Architects and The Wooten Company, a report on whether to run the Expanding Access to Early Learning initiative for a full year, presentations on opioid settlement spending and farmland preservation, and a $250,000 mobile health clinic from Tesco Specialty Vehicles. They close the session with two closed sessions, one of them on ECO TIP West LLC v. Chatham County.

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  1. Work Session - 1:00 PM - Historic Courthouse Courtroom
  2. CALL TO ORDER
  3. ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION AGENDA
  4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
  5. 26-0479Vote to adopt a resolution Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
  6. 26-0544Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing National 4-H Week in Chatham C…
  7. 26-0557Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing October as Breast Cancer Aware…
  8. 26-0558Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing October as National Youth Just…
  9. 26-0559Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing October as Domestic Violence A…
  10. 26-0560Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing Digital Inclusion Week
  11. RECOGNITION OF RETIREE
  12. 26-0480Recognize retiree Patty Fox for her retirement from the Chatham Count…
  13. RECESS
  14. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
  15. 26-0495The Public Comment Session is held to give residents an opportunity t…
  16. BOARD PRIORITIES
  17. 26-0472Receive a presentation and vote to approve the Chatham County Space N…
  18. 26-0475Receive presentation on the Expanding Access to Early Learning Initia…
  19. 26-0527Receive a presentation from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Or…
  20. RECESS
  21. 26-0477Receive a presentation on the Chatham County Opioid Settlement Funding
  22. 26-0515Receive a presentation and vote to approve the FY27 Chatham Agricultu…
  23. 26-0514Receive a presentation and vote to approve FY27 Farmland Preservation…
  24. 26-0441Receive a presentation and vote to approve the purchase of a mobile h…
  25. CLOSED SESSION
  26. 26-0561Vote to go into closed session pursuant to § 143-318.11(a)(3) to cons…
  27. 26-0562Vote to come out of closed session
  28. 26-0483Vote to go into closed session pursuant to § 143-318.11(a)(3) to cons…
  29. 26-0485Vote to come out of closed session
  30. End of Work Session
  31. RECESS
  32. Regular Session - 6:00 PM - Historic Courthouse Courtroom
  33. CALL TO ORDER
  34. INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  35. ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
  36. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
  37. 26-0564Vote to approve the May 4, 2026 Regular Session Minutes
  38. 26-0566Vote to approve the May 18, 2026 Work Session and Regular Session Min…
  39. 26-0567Vote to approve the May 19, 2026 Regular Session Minutes
  40. 26-0547Vote to adopt an interlocal resolution with Central Pines Regional Co…
  41. 26-0512Vote to adopt a resolution exempting professional services for the Em…
  42. 26-0537Vote to approve Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Amendments and Project O…
  43. 26-0524Vote to approve Tax Releases and Refunds for August 2026
  44. 26-0540Vote to approve Tax Department - Write-off of Outstanding Real and Pe…
  45. 26-0516Vote to approve a contract with PGA Construction, Inc. for site work…
  46. 26-0546Vote to approve a contract with Transource for the purchase of a repl…
  47. 26-0529Vote to approve a request by David Whittington, P.E on behalf of Maur…
  48. 26-0535Vote to approve a legislative request by Candace Beal for a General U…
  49. 26-0536Vote to approve a legislative request for an amendment to revise the…
  50. End of Consent Agenda
  51. BOARD PRIORITIES
  52. 26-0534Vote to approve a legislative request by the Chatham County Board of…
  53. 26-0522Receive a presentation from the Agriculture Advisory Board on the Enb…
  54. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
  55. 26-0563Vote to adopt a resolution opposing the Enbridge Gasline in Chatham C…
  56. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
  57. 26-0494The Public Comment Session is held to give residents an opportunity t…
  58. RECESS
  59. 26-0448Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution authorizing $37,500 or a…
  60. 26-0530Hold a legislative public hearing requested by Jan Nichols on behalf…
  61. 26-0531Hold a legislative public hearing rezoning requested by Steve Miller…
  62. 26-0532Hold a legislative public hearing rezoning requested by RTP Gardens L…
  63. 26-0533Hold a legislative public hearing requested by the Chatham County Boa…
  64. RECESS
  65. BOARD PRIORITIES
  66. 26-0528Vote to approve a request by Mark Ashness on behalf of Meritage Homes…
  67. 26-0552Vote on a request from John Ruth to reopen the quasi-judicial request…
  68. 26-0507Vote to approve a quasi-judicial request by Lockley Holdings, LLC for…
  69. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS REPORT
  70. CLERK'S REPORT
  71. MANAGER’S REPORT
  72. FUTURE AGENDA DISCUSSION
  73. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
  74. ADJOURNMENT

Agenda items (74)

Procedural · 21Presentation · 8Proclamation or recognition · 7Public hearing · 7Closed session · 5Resolution · 5Staff or committee report · 5Other · 4Contract or award · 3Minutes approval · 3Consent agenda · 2Ordinance · 2Budget action · 1Discussion item · 1
  1. Work Session - 1:00 PM - Historic Courthouse Courtroom
    Procedural
  2. CALL TO ORDER
    Procedural
  3. ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION AGENDA
    Procedural
  4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
    Presentation
  5. 26-0479 Vote to adopt a resolution Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
    Proclamation or recognition Faith and cultural communities
  6. 26-0544 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing National 4-H Week in Chatham County
    Proclamation or recognition
  7. 26-0557 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    Proclamation or recognition
  8. 26-0558 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing October as National Youth Justice Action Month
    Proclamation or recognition
  9. 26-0559 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
    Proclamation or recognition
  10. 26-0560 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing Digital Inclusion Week
    Proclamation or recognition
  11. RECOGNITION OF RETIREE
    Proclamation or recognition
  12. 26-0480 Recognize retiree Patty Fox for her retirement from the Chatham County Department of Social Services
    Other Health and human services
  13. RECESS
    Procedural
  14. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
    Procedural
  15. 26-0495 The Public Comment Session is held to give residents an opportunity to speak on any item. The session is no more than thirty minutes long to allow as many as possible to speak. Speakers are limited to no more than three minutes each and may not give their time to another speaker. Speakers are asked to sign up in advance. Comments are always welcome in writing
    Procedural
  16. BOARD PRIORITIES
    Procedural
  17. 26-0472 Receive a presentation and vote to approve the Chatham County Space Needs Study and Master Plan as prepared by Hobbs Architects and The Wooten Company
    Presentation Comprehensive planPublic facilities
    A space needs study and master plan for county facilities, prepared by Hobbs Architects and The Wooten Company, presented for approval.
  18. 26-0475 Receive presentation on the Expanding Access to Early Learning Initiative and provide direction to staff on whether to continue the program for a full fiscal year
    Presentation Budget and appropriationsHealth and human servicesSchools and education
    A report on the Expanding Access to Early Learning initiative, with a decision for the board on whether to run it for a full fiscal year.
  19. 26-0527 Receive a presentation from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization - Wildlife Crossing Study
    Presentation Environment and sustainabilityRoads and transportation
    A Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization study of wildlife crossings in the region.
  20. RECESS
    Procedural
  21. 26-0477 Receive a presentation on the Chatham County Opioid Settlement Funding
    Presentation Drugs and addictionHealth and human services
    A presentation on how the county is spending its opioid settlement money, framed around overdose prevention.
  22. 26-0515 Receive a presentation and vote to approve the FY27 Chatham Agricultural Preservation and Development Funding
    Presentation Budget and appropriationsFarmland and open space
    The 2026-27 funding round for Chatham agricultural preservation and development, presented for approval.
  23. 26-0514 Receive a presentation and vote to approve FY27 Farmland Preservation Projects
    Presentation Environment and sustainabilityFarmland and open space
    The 2026-27 farmland preservation projects, presented by the Triangle Land Conservancy.
  24. 26-0441 Receive a presentation and vote to approve the purchase of a mobile health clinic for $250,000 and authorize the County Manager to negotiate the contract with Tesco Specialty Vehicles
    Contract or award Contracts and procurementHealth and human services
    A $250,000 mobile health clinic, with the county manager authorized to negotiate the contract with Tesco Specialty Vehicles.
  25. CLOSED SESSION
    Closed session
  26. 26-0561 Vote to go into closed session pursuant to § 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with an attorney retained by the County in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege and to consider and give instructions to an attorney concerning the handling or settlement of ECO TIP West LLC v. Chatham County
    Closed session Litigation and settlements
    A closed session on ECO TIP West LLC v. Chatham County, to instruct the county's attorney on handling or settling it.
  27. 26-0562 Vote to come out of closed session
    Closed session
  28. 26-0483 Vote to go into closed session pursuant to § 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with an attorney retained by the County in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege
    Closed session
  29. 26-0485 Vote to come out of closed session
    Closed session
  30. End of Work Session
    Procedural
  31. RECESS
    Procedural
  32. Regular Session - 6:00 PM - Historic Courthouse Courtroom
    Procedural
  33. CALL TO ORDER
    Procedural
  34. INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    Procedural
  35. ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
    Procedural
  1. 26-0564 Vote to approve the May 4, 2026 Regular Session Minutes
    Minutes approval
  2. 26-0566 Vote to approve the May 18, 2026 Work Session and Regular Session Minutes
    Minutes approval
  3. 26-0567 Vote to approve the May 19, 2026 Regular Session Minutes
    Minutes approval
  4. 26-0547 Vote to adopt an interlocal resolution with Central Pines Regional Council for managing the Triangle Region Solid Waste Consortium
    Resolution Intergovernmental agreementsSolid waste and recycling
    An interlocal resolution with the Central Pines Regional Council to manage the Triangle Region Solid Waste Consortium.
  5. 26-0512 Vote to adopt a resolution exempting professional services for the Emergency Operations Center Phase II Project from the Mini-Brooks Act
    Resolution Contracts and procurementPublic facilities
    A resolution exempting professional services for Phase II of the Emergency Operations Center from the Mini-Brooks Act, which otherwise requires qualifications-based selection.
  6. 26-0537 Vote to approve Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Amendments and Project Ordinance for School Buildings Roofing Replacements and Repairs
    Ordinance Budget and appropriationsPublic facilitiesSchools and education
    Budget amendments for 2026-27 and a project ordinance for roof replacements and repairs at school buildings, covering the general fund, the solid waste fund and the agricultural land preservation fund.
  7. 26-0524 Vote to approve Tax Releases and Refunds for August 2026
    Budget action Tax rate and revaluation
    Property tax releases and refunds for August 2026.
  8. 26-0540 Vote to approve Tax Department - Write-off of Outstanding Real and Personal Property Taxes for 2016
    Other Tax rate and revaluation
    Writing off outstanding real and personal property taxes from 2016, which reach the end of the collection period.
  9. 26-0516 Vote to approve a contract with PGA Construction, Inc. for site work at the Marthas Chapel and Cole Park Collection Centers
    Contract or award Contracts and procurementSolid waste and recycling
    A site work contract with PGA Construction for the Marthas Chapel and Cole Park collection centers.
  10. 26-0546 Vote to approve a contract with Transource for the purchase of a replacement Solid Waste Roll-Off Truck for $249,140
    Contract or award Contracts and procurementSolid waste and recycling
    A $249,140 replacement roll-off truck for solid waste, from Transource.
  11. 26-0529 Vote to approve a request by David Whittington, P.E on behalf of Maurice Nunn for a twelve (12) month extension of current First Plat expiration date for New Hope Overlook from November 18, 2026, to November 18, 2027, consisting of 22 lots, located off New Hope Church Road, SR-1733, parcels 75213 and 19704
    Other Subdivision and site plans
    A twelve-month extension of the first plat expiration for New Hope Overlook, 22 lots off New Hope Church Road, from November 2026 to November 2027. Requested by David Whittington on behalf of Maurice Nunn.
  12. 26-0535 Vote to approve a legislative request by Candace Beal for a General Use Rezoning to rezone parcel 4794 from NB-Neighborhood Business to R1-Residential, on 4.089 acres, located at 82 Bonlee Bennett Rd
    Resolution Rezoning
    A rezoning of 4.089 acres at 82 Bonlee Bennett Road from neighborhood business to residential, requested by Candace Beal.
  13. 26-0536 Vote to approve a legislative request for an amendment to revise the Chatham County Design Guidelines as recommended by the Chatham County Appearance Commission, provide a suggested plant list, and an invasive plant list for the development of commercial and industrial properties in the County
    Resolution Environment and sustainabilityZoning text amendment
    A revision of the county design guidelines recommended by the Appearance Commission, adding a suggested plant list and an invasive plant list for commercial and industrial development.
  14. BOARD PRIORITIES
    Procedural
  15. 26-0534 Vote to approve a legislative request by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners for text amendments to the Chatham County Zoning Ordinance; specifically, Section 1 Title, Section 3 Bona Fide Farm Exempt, Section 7.2 Definitions, Section 10.13 Zoning Table of Permitted Uses, Section 14 Off Street Parking and Loading, and Section 19 Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. These amendments are intended to maintain compliance with recent legislative changes to G.S. 160D and other statutes related to the Zoning Ordinance (update bona fide farm exemptions and remove off street parking requirements), add all townships to the title, incorporate additional uses in the table of permitted uses, modify staff participation in legislative processes, and remove waiting period for application resubmittal
    Ordinance Farmland and open spaceState legislative agendaZoning text amendment
    Text amendments to the zoning ordinance to keep it in step with G.S. 160D. They update the bona fide farm exemption, remove off-street parking requirements, add townships to the title, add uses to the permitted table, change how staff take part in legislative processes, and drop the waiting period before an application can be resubmitted. Enbridge's attorney wrote to the county about them on 1 September.
  16. 26-0522 Receive a presentation from the Agriculture Advisory Board on the Enbridge Pipeline Public Hearing held August 18, 2026
    Staff or committee report Environment and sustainabilityFarmland and open space
    The Agriculture Advisory Board reports on the public hearing it held on the Enbridge pipeline on 18 August.
  17. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
    Presentation
  18. 26-0563 Vote to adopt a resolution opposing the Enbridge Gasline in Chatham County
    Resolution Environment and sustainabilityIntergovernmental agreements
    A resolution opposing the Enbridge gas line in Chatham County.
  19. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
    Procedural
  20. 26-0494 The Public Comment Session is held to give residents an opportunity to speak on any item. The session is no more than thirty minutes long to allow as many as possible to speak. Speakers are limited to no more than three minutes each and may not give their time to another speaker. Speakers are asked to sign up in advance. Comments are always welcome in writing
    Procedural
  21. RECESS
    Procedural
  22. 26-0448 Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution authorizing $37,500 or a match of 10%, for Aging Services for the North Carolina Department of Transportation FY28 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities Grant Program (Section 5310)
    Public hearing Grants and outside fundingHealth and human servicesTransit
    A public hearing and resolution committing $37,500, a 10 percent match, for the state transportation department's 2028 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities grant.
  23. 26-0530 Hold a legislative public hearing requested by Jan Nichols on behalf of US HWY 64 Properties LLC for a General Use Rezoning to rezone parcels 72097 and 17329 from R-1 Residential to RB-Regional Business, on 13.145 acres, located off US HWY 64 W and Ridge View Road
    Public hearing Land conversion and large developmentRezoning
    A rezoning of 13.145 acres off US 64 West and Ridge View Road from residential to regional business, requested by Jan Nichols for US HWY 64 Properties LLC.
  24. 26-0531 Hold a legislative public hearing rezoning requested by Steve Miller on Parcel No. 65761, located at 3756 Corinth Rd., Moncure, Cape Fear Township, for a General Use rezoning from R-5 Residential to R-1 Residential
    Public hearing Rezoning
    A rezoning at 3756 Corinth Road in Moncure from R-5 to R-1 residential, requested by Steve Miller.
    • 3756 Corinth Rd · Mansfield, David J; Miller, Steven R · 10 acres · assessed $167,704
  25. 26-0532 Hold a legislative public hearing rezoning requested by RTP Gardens LLC on Parcel 75202, located off Bob Horton Rd and US 64, Apex, New Hope Township, from R-1 Residential to Conditional District Regional Business (CD-RB) zoning district for multiple uses
    Public hearing Land conversion and large developmentRezoning
    A rezoning off Bob Horton Road and US 64 near Apex from residential to conditional district regional business for multiple uses, requested by RTP Gardens LLC.
  26. 26-0533 Hold a legislative public hearing requested by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners for text amendments to the Chatham County Zoning Ordinance; specifically, section 10.13 Zoning Table of Permitted Uses, section 17 Special Use Permits, section 18 Board of Adjustment, and section 19 Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. These amendments are intended to amend the special use permit process to maintain compliance with NC G.S. 160D
    Public hearing Zoning text amendment
    Text amendments to the special use permit process, the table of permitted uses, the board of adjustment section and the amendment procedure, to keep them compliant with G.S. 160D.
  27. RECESS
    Procedural
  28. BOARD PRIORITIES
    Procedural
  29. 26-0528 Vote to approve a request by Mark Ashness on behalf of Meritage Homes for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Whispering Creek, consisting of 238 lots on 288.6 acres, located off Bynum Ridge Rd (SR-1711), parcel 3025
    Other Housing and affordabilityLand conversion and large developmentSubdivision and site plans
    First plat review for Whispering Creek, 238 lots on 288.6 acres off Bynum Ridge Road, requested by Mark Ashness for Meritage Homes.
  30. 26-0552 Vote on a request from John Ruth to reopen the quasi-judicial request by Lockley Holdings, LLC for a Special Use Permit for a contractor's storage yard and staging area on parcel 9390, located at 1656 Campbell Road, Bear Creek, NC, being an area of 3.9 acres out of the 10.02-acre tract
    Public hearing Litigation and settlements
    A request from John Ruth to reopen the quasi-judicial hearing on the Lockley Holdings special use permit before the board decides it.
    • 1656 Campbell Rd · no matching parcel on file
  31. 26-0507 Vote to approve a quasi-judicial request by Lockley Holdings, LLC for a Special Use Permit for a contractor’s storage yard and staging area on parcel 9390, located at 1656 Campbell Road, Bear Creek, NC, being an area of 3.9 acres out of the 10.02-acre tract
    Public hearing Land conversion and large development
    A special use permit for a contractor's storage yard and staging area on 3.9 acres of a 10.02-acre tract at 1656 Campbell Road, Bear Creek, requested by Lockley Holdings.
    • 1656 Campbell Rd · no matching parcel on file
  32. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS REPORT
    Staff or committee report
  33. CLERK'S REPORT
    Staff or committee report
  34. MANAGER’S REPORT
    Staff or committee report
  35. FUTURE AGENDA DISCUSSION
    Discussion item
  36. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
    Staff or committee report
  37. ADJOURNMENT
    Procedural

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