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Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00 pm · Historic Courthouse Courtroom

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Agenda items (55)

1. Work Session - 2:00 PM - Historic Courthouse Courtroom
   Procedural
2. CALL TO ORDER
   Procedural
3. ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION AGENDA
   Procedural
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the work session agenda was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
   Presentation
5. 25-0203 Vote to approve and present a Resolution Honoring the Siler City Center for Active Living for Receiving the 2025 Ann Johnson Senior Center of the Year Award
   Proclamation or recognition
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that this 25-27 Resolution Honoring the Siler City Center for Active Living for Receiving the 2025 Ann Johnson Senior Center of the Year Award was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
6. 25-0233 Vote to approve and present a Resolution Proclaiming May 25-31, 2025 as Chatham County Heat Awareness Week
   Proclamation or recognition
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that this 25-28 Resolution Proclaiming May 25-31, 2025 as Chatham County Heat Awareness Week was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
7. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
   Procedural
8. 25-0237 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
   received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
9. BOARD PRIORITIES
   Procedural
10. 25-0166 Receive the quarterly update on American Rescue Plan Act Funds and vote to approve the amended American Rescue Plan Funds Grant Project Ordinance
    Ordinance Budget and appropriationsGrants and outside funding
    The quarterly American Rescue Plan Act update and an amended project ordinance.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner David Delaney, that the American Rescue Plan Act grant project ordinance be amended as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
11. 25-0167 Receive the FY2025 Third Quarter Budget Update
    Other Budget and appropriations
    The third-quarter budget update for 2025.
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
12. 25-0217 Receive a presentation from Chatham Economic Development
    Presentation Economic development incentives
    A presentation from Chatham Economic Development.
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed
13. End of Work Session
    Procedural
14. RECESS
    Procedural
15. Regular Session - 6:00 PM - Historic Courthouse Courtroom
    Procedural
16. CALL TO ORDER
    Procedural
17. INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    Procedural
18. ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
    Procedural
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the Regular Session agenda was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

1. 25-0249 Vote to approve the January 18, 2022 Work and Regular Session Minutes
   Minutes approval
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the January 18, 2022 Work and Regular Session Minutes were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
2. 25-0230 Vote to approve the July 18, 2022 Regular Session Minutes
   Minutes approval
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the July 18, 2022 Regular Session Minutes were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
3. 25-0250 Vote to approve the May 5, 2025 Regular Session Minutes
   Minutes approval
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the May 5, 2025 Regular Session Minutes were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
4. 25-0215 Vote to reappoint Sara Welch for a second-term on the Chatham County Board of Social Services with a term expiring 6/30/2028
   Appointment Health and human services
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, to reappoint Sara Welch for a second-term on the Chatham County Board of Social Services with a term expiring 6/30/2028. The motion carried by the following vote:
5. 25-0248 Vote to reappoint James Crawford to the Central Carolina Community College Board of Trustees with a term expiring June 30, 2027 and reappoint Karen Howard to the Central Carolina Community College Board of Trustees with a term expiring on June 30, 2029
   Appointment
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, to reappoint James Crawford, Karen Howard as members of the Central Carolina Community College Board of Trustees with a term expiring on June 30, 2028. The motion carried by the following vote:
6. 25-0226 Vote to approve the Resolution to request Grant assistance from NCDEQ for the study of emerging contaminants in drinking water
   Resolution Environment and sustainabilityGrants and outside fundingWater and sewer
   A resolution requesting state grant assistance to study emerging contaminants.
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 25-29 Resolution to request Grant assistance from NCDEQ for the study of emerging contaminants in drinking water was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
7. 25-0225 Vote to approve a request by the Chatham County Planning Department to amend the effective date of the adopted Unified Development Ordinance from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 as a result of legislative action S382 bill
   Ordinance Comprehensive planState legislative agendaZoning text amendment
   Moving the Unified Development Ordinance's effective date, on the Planning Board's 5-4 recommendation of May 6.
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that 25-30 Resolution amending the effective date of the adopted Unified Development Ordinance from July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 as a result of legislative action S382 bill was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
8. 25-0202 Vote to approve Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Amendments
   Budget action Budget and appropriations
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Amendments was approved as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
9. 25-0201 Vote to approve New and Amended Project Ordinances
   Ordinance
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that New and Amended Project Ordinances were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
10. 25-0227 Vote to approve Tax Releases and Refunds for April 2025
    Budget action
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that this Tax Releases and Refunds for April 2025 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
11. 25-0197 Vote to approve pyrotechnics display for the Silk Hope Ruritan’s Club “Summer Spectacular 2025” located at 4221 Silk Hope Rd. Siler City NC on July 19, 2025
    Other
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the pyrotechnics display for the Silk Hope Ruritan’s Club “Summer Spectacular 2025” located at 4221 Silk Hope Rd. Siler City NC on July 19, 2025 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
    • 4221 Silk Hope Rd · Silk Hope Ruritan Club INC, · 10 acres · assessed $524,558
12. 25-0253 Vote to approve pyrotechnic display at The Bradford wedding venue located at 75 The Bradford Ln. New Hill NC 27562 during a wedding celebration on June 8, 2025
    Other
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the pyrotechnic display at The Bradford wedding venue located at 75 The Bradford Ln. New Hill NC 27562 during a wedding celebration on June 8, 2025 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
13. 25-0221 Vote to approve the bid from Ohio Dredging, LLC, in the amount of $304,900.00 for the Lagoon Dredging Project at the Chatham County water treatment plant
    Other Contracts and procurementWater and sewer
    A $304,900 bid for lagoon dredging.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the bid from Ohio Dredging, LLC, in the amount of $304,900.00 for the Lagoon Dredging Project at the Chatham County water treatment plant was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
14. 25-0208 Vote to approve a lease agreement with the City of Sanford for the county building located at 82 County Services Road, Pittsboro
    Contract or award
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that a lease agreement with the City of Sanford for the county building located at 82 County Services Road, Pittsboro was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
    • 82 County Services Rd · no matching parcel on file
15. 25-0216 Vote to approve the five-year agreement with FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. Emergency Medical Services to provide emergency medical services for $38,853,331
    Contract or award Contracts and procurementFire and EMS
    A five-year emergency medical services agreement with FirstHealth of the Carolinas.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that five-year agreement with FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. Emergency Medical Services to provide emergency medical services for $38,853,331 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
16. 25-0218 Vote to approve the automatic renewal contract with Central Pines for the Clean Water Education Partnership Program for $4,790 per year
    Contract or award
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that automatic renewal contract with Central Pines for the Clean Water Education Partnership Program for $4,790 per year was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
17. 25-0219 Vote to approve a contract with Fifth Asset, Inc. dba DebtBook for Debt and Lease & SBITA Accounting Software for $43,500
    Contract or award
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that a contract with Fifth Asset, Inc. dba DebtBook for Debt and Lease & SBITA Accounting Software for $43,500 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
18. 25-0231 Vote to approve a contract with Bordeaux Construction for the design of the renovations at the Chatham County Detention Center for $420,000
    Contract or award
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that a contract with Bordeaux Construction for the design of the renovations at the Chatham County Detention Center for $420,000 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
19. 25-0232 Vote to approve a contract with Thyssenkrupp Elevator for an upgrade/replacement of the elevator at the Chatham County Government Annex for $142,328.80
    Contract or award Annexation
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that a contract with Thyssenkrupp Elevator for an upgrade/replacement of the elevator at the Chatham County Government Annex for $142,328.80 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
20. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
    Presentation
21. 25-0204 Vote to approve and present a Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth as an Official Holiday and Honoring its Historical Significance
    Proclamation or recognition Civil rights and nondiscriminationFaith and cultural communities
    A resolution recognizing Juneteenth as an official county holiday.
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 25-31 Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth as an Official Holiday and Honoring its Historical Significance was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
22. 25-0207 Vote to approve a Resolution Recognizing Pride Month
    Proclamation or recognition Civil rights and nondiscriminationLGBTQ+ policy
    A resolution recognizing Pride Month.
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 25-32 Resolution Recognizing Pride Month was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
23. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
    Procedural
24. 25-0238 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
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed
25. 25-0235 Hold a public hearing for the recommended fiscal year 2025-2026 Chatham County budget
    Public hearing Budget and appropriationsElections and districtsHealth and human servicesParks and recreationSchools and education
    The first public hearing on the recommended 2025-2026 budget, which drew comment on the Haw River State Trail, a part-time arborist, a day program for adults with disabilities, an election coordinator, and master's pay for teachers.
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed
26. 25-0156 Hold a public hearing to receive comments on the renaming of one (1) state maintained road from Paul Farrington Road to Lakeside Drive in Chatham County and vote to approve
    Public hearing Roads and transportation
    A hearing on renaming Paul Farrington Road to Lakeside Drive. Nobody signed up to speak, and the vote was put on the next agenda.
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed
27. 25-0223 Hold a quasi-judicial public hearing for a Special Use Permit revision to the Chatham Downs shopping center, located on Parcel 18906, located at 88 Chatham Downs Dr., to add a fueling station, Williams Township
    Public hearing Environment and sustainabilityLand conversion and large developmentStormwater and flooding
    A quasi-judicial hearing on adding a fueling station at the Chatham Downs shopping center: two underground tanks of 18,000 and 25,000 gallons, pumps around the clock and a kiosk from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., brick to match the center, a ten-foot retaining wall on the Lystra Road side, a water quality device treating runoff, and no new access. Nobody signed up to speak, and the item went to the Planning Board.
    referred · This Agenda Item was referred to the Planning Board.
    • 88 Chatham Downs Dr · no matching parcel on file
28. BOARD PRIORITIES
    Procedural
29. 25-0178 Receive a presentation and vote to amend the Chatham Promise Program Agreement with Central Carolina Community College
    Contract or award Schools and education
    An amendment to the Chatham Promise program agreement with Central Carolina Community College.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the MOU amendment with Central Carolina Community College for the Chatham Promise program was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
30. 25-0224 Waiver request by SXCW Properties II, LLC to section 7, Water and Wastewater of the Compact Communities Ordinance to allow for an industrial pump and haul option to dispose of wastewater that is not reused in the water reclamation system for Commercial Parcel #93106, Briar Chapel
    Ordinance Subdivision and site plansWater and sewer
    A waiver from the Compact Communities Ordinance's water and wastewater section, to allow an industrial pump-and-haul option for wastewater the Briar Chapel reclamation system cannot reuse. The board held it to the next meeting for more information.
    tabled · This Agenda Item was tabled.
31. 25-0220 Vote to appoint three members to the Chatham County Housing Authority Board and reappoint Mary Lee Moore with a term ending 12/30/2026 and Shamilla Godfrey with a term ending 12/30/2027
    Appointment Appointments and personnelHousing and affordability
    Three members appointed to the Housing Authority and two reappointed.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, to appoint Deepa Sanyal with a term ending 12/30/2025, Sharon Taylor Gray with a term ending 12/30/2026, Dimitrius Hoist with a term ending 12/30/2027, and to reappoint Mary Lee Moore with a term ending 12/30/2026 and Shamilla Godfrey with a term ending 12/30/2027 to the Chatham County Housing Authority B…
32. CLERK'S REPORT
    Staff or committee report
33. MANAGER’S REPORT
    Staff or committee report
34. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
    Staff or committee report
35. ADJOURNMENT
    Procedural
    adjourned · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Chair Karen Howard, that the meeting was adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:

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