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Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
Monday, September 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm · Historic Courthouse Courtroom

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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 Amanda Robertson, that the work session agenda was approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
   Presentation
5. 25-0464 Vote to adopt a Resolution Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
   Proclamation or recognition Faith and cultural communities
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, that 25-57 Resolution Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
6. 25-0465 Vote to adopt a Resolution recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month
   Proclamation or recognition
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, that the 25-58 Resolution recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
7. 25-0466 Vote to adopt a Resolution recognizing National Youth Justice Action Month
   Proclamation or recognition
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner David Delaney, that the 25-59 Resolution recognizing National Youth Justice Action Month was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
8. 25-0476 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing National 4-H week
   Proclamation or recognition
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, that this 25-60 Resolution recognizing National 4-H week was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
9. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
   Procedural
10. 25-0470 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.
11. BOARD PRIORITIES
    Procedural
12. 25-0433 Receive a presentation from Housing and Community Development on the Strategic Plan with United Way
    Presentation
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
13. 25-0458 Receive a presentation from Staff on the funding request from Partnership for Children to support early childhood programs in Chatham County
    Presentation
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
14. APPOINTMENTS
    Appointment Appointments and personnel
15. 25-0434 Vote to appoint a Full Board Member to the Agricultural Advisory Board with a term expiring June 30, 2028
    Appointment Appointments and personnel
    The board appointed Anita Kennedy, the applicant recommended by the Agricultural Advisory Board itself, to a term expiring June 30, 2028.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, to appoint Anita Kennedy as a Full Board Member on the Agricultural Advisory Board with a term expiring June 30, 2028. The motion carried by the following vote:
16. 25-0435 Vote to appoint a Full Board Member to the Climate Change Advisory Committee with a term expiring on February 28, 2028
    Appointment Appointments and personnelEnvironment and sustainability
    The board appointed Sharon Garbutt, the committee's recommended candidate, over Commissioner Delaney's dissent.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, to appoint Sharon Garbutt as a Full Board Member on the Climate Change Advisory Board with a term expiring February 28, 2028.. The motion carried by the following vote:
17. 25-0436 Vote to appoint the District 3 Recommended Member to the Environmental Review Advisory Committee with a term expiring February 28, 2028
    Appointment Appointments and personnelEnvironment and sustainability
    The board appointed the sole applicant, Lesley Pasman, to a term expiring February 28, 2028.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Robertson, to appoint Lesley Pasman as the District 3 Recommended Member to the Environmental Review Advisory Committee with a term expiring February 28, 2028. The motion carried by the following vote:
18. 25-0437 Vote to appoint a Full Board Member to the Library Advisory Committee with a term expiring February 28, 2027
    Appointment Appointments and personnel
    The board appointed Pierre Wertheimer over seven other applicants to a term expiring February 28, 2027.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Chair Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, to appoint Pierre Wertheimer as the Full Board Member to the Library Advisory Committee with a term expiring February 28, 2027. The motion carried by the following vote:
19. 25-0438 Vote to appoint two members to the Transportation Advisory Committee for the Full Board with a term expiring February 28, 2028 and District 4 Recommendation with a term expiring February 28, 2027
    Appointment Appointments and personnelRoads and transportation
    The board appointed Mark Ferraro as the Full Board member and David Gwynn as the District 4 member.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner David Delaney, to appoint Mark Ferraro as a Full Board member of the Transportation Advisory Committee with a term expiring February 28, 2028 and to appoint David Gwynn as a District 4 Recommendation member of the Transportation Advisory Committee with a term expiring February 28, 2027. The motion carried by the following vote:
20. 25-0439 Vote to appoint two members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the District 3 Recommendation with a term expiring June 30, 2029 and for the District 5 Recommendation with a term expiring on June 30, 2029
    Appointment Appointments and personnel
    The board appointed Douglas Dorney as the District 3 representative and Adam Feher as the District 5 representative, both to terms expiring June 30, 2029.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, to appoint Douglas Dorney as the District 3 Recommendation member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment with a term expiring on June 30, 2029 and Adam Feher as the District 5 Recommendation member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment with a term expiring on June 30, 2029. The motion carried by the following vote…
21. 25-0482 Vote to appoint Lory Kelly and Greg Lewis with terms expiring 10/31/2029 and Shari Becker with a term expiring 10/31/2027 to the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
    Appointment Appointments and personnel
    The board appointed Lory Kelly, Greg Lewis and Shari Becker to the county's Economic Development Corporation board, following the EDC governance committee's recommendation among 14 applicants.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, to appoint of Lory Kelly with term expiring 10/31/2029, Claire Coffey with term expiring 10/31/2026, and Shari Becker with a term expiring 10/31/2027 to the Chatham County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. The motion carried by the following vote:
22. CLOSED SESSION
    Closed session
23. 25-0467 Vote to go into Closed Session § 143-318.11(a)(4) To discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list of economic development incentives that may be offered by the public body in negotiations
    Closed session Economic development incentives
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, to go into Closed Session § 143-318.11(a)(4) to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body, including agreement on a tentative list of economic development incentives that may be offered by the public body in negotiations. The …
24. 25-0468 Vote to come out of closed session
    Closed session
25. End of Work Session
    Procedural
26. RECESS
    Procedural
27. Regular Session - 6:00 PM - Historic Courthouse Courtroom
    Procedural
28. CALL TO ORDER
    Procedural
29. INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    Procedural
30. ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
    Procedural

1. 25-0473 Vote to approve the December 9, 2020 Minutes
   Other
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that the December 9, 2020 Minutes were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
2. 25-0480 Vote to approve the January 12, 2022 Retreat Minutes
   Other
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that the January 12, 2022 Retreat Minutes was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
3. 25-0491 Vote to approve the January 14, 2022 Budget Retreat Minutes
   Other Budget and appropriations
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that the January 14, 2022 Budget Retreat Minutes were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
4. 25-0492 Vote to approve the May 24, 2022 Budget Work Session Minutes
   Minutes approval Budget and appropriations
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that the May 24, 2022 Budget Work Session Minutes was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
5. 25-0472 Vote to approve the August 18, 2025 Work and Regular Session Minutes
   Minutes approval
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that the August 18, 2025 Work and Regular Session Minutes were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
6. 25-0441 Vote to appoint Rischetta White to the Chatham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council with term expiring June 30, 2027
   Appointment Appointments and personnelPolice and public safety
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, to appoint Rischetta White to the Chatham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council with term expiring June 30, 2027. The motion carried by the following vote:
7. 25-0424 Vote to adopt a resolution of intent to participate in the North Carolina Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) program
   Resolution
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that this 25-63 resolution of intent to participate in the North Carolina Commercial Property Assessed Capital Expenditure (C-PACE) program was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
8. 25-0448 Vote to adopt a resolution for North Carolina Department of Transportation road maintenance abandonment for a portion of SR 1753, Lakeside Drive (formally Paul Farrington Road)
   Resolution
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that this 25-61 Resolution for North Carolina Department of Transportation road maintenance abandonment for a portion of SR 1753, Lakeside Drive (formally Paul Farrington Road) was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
9. 25-0431 Vote to adopt the Goldston Library Renovation Amended Project Ordinance, Courtroom 2A CRAVE A/V System Upgrade, Courtroom 3B CRAVE A/V System Upgrade, Siler City Elementary School Roof Replacement, Wastewater Replacement at Silk Hope Elementary School, and Chatham County Schools Paving Repairs
   Ordinance Schools and educationWater and sewer
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that the Goldston Library Renovation Amended Project Ordinance, Courtroom 2A CRAVE A/V System Upgrade, Courtroom 3B CRAVE A/V System Upgrade, Siler City Elementary School Roof Replacement, Wastewater Replacement at Silk Hope Elementary School, and Chatham County Schools Paving Repairs were approved. The motion…
10. 25-0432 Vote to approve Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
    Budget action Budget and appropriations
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendments were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
11. 25-0479 Vote to accept $100,000 in grant funds from the NC Alliance for Public Health Agencies to establish a regional academic health department model
    Budget action Grants and outside fundingHealth and human services
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, to accept $100,000 in grant funds from the NC Alliance for Public Health Agencies to establish a regional academic health department model was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
12. 25-0462 Vote to authorize the purchase ten (10) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles for $405,497.00 on State Contract NC70A-STC2510A as included in the FY2026 budget
    Contract or award Budget and appropriationsPolice and public safety
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, to authorize the purchase ten (10) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles for $405,497.00 on State Contract NC70A-STC2510A as included in the FY2026 budget was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
13. 25-0463 Vote to authorize the purchase of two (2) Ford F-150 vehicles in the amount of $143,023.58 on State Contract NC70A-STC2510A as included in the FY2026 budget
    Contract or award Budget and appropriations
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, to authorize the purchase of two (2) Ford F-150 vehicles in the amount of $143,023.58 on State Contract NC70A-STC2510A as included in the FY2026 budget was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
14. 25-0445 Vote to award a recreation grant to Jordan Lake Trails Conservation Association for $6,762 as recommended by the Recreation Advisory Committee
    Other Grants and outside fundingParks and recreation
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, award a recreation grant to Jordan Lake Trails Conservation Association for $6,762 as recommended by the Recreation Advisory Committee was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
15. 25-0477 Vote to award retiree Sheriff Deputy Paul Carroll the Glock 9mm Model 17 side arm service weapon and badge pursuant to NCGS 17F-20
    Other
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, to award retiree Sheriff Deputy Paul Carroll the Glock 9mm Model 17 side arm service weapon and badge pursuant to NCGS 17F-20 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
16. 25-0456 Vote to approve Tax Releases and Refunds for August 2025
    Budget action
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that the Tax Releases and Refunds for August 2025 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
17. 25-0457 Vote to approve Tax Department – Write-off of Outstanding Real and Personal Property Taxes for 2013, 2014, and 2015
    Other
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that the Tax Department – Write-off of Outstanding Real and Personal Property Taxes for 2013, 2014, and 2015 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
18. 25-0478 Vote to approve pyrotechnic display at the Chatham Charter School located at 2200 Hamp Stone Road, Siler City, NC on October 3, 2025
    Other Schools and education
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that the pyrotechnic display at the Chatham Charter School located at 2200 Hamp Stone Road, Siler City, NC on October 3, 2025 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
    • 2200 Hamp Stone Rd · Chatham Charter School, · 72 acres · assessed $4,610,957
19. 25-0442 Vote to approve the name of one private road in Chatham County listed as Ward Farm Lane.
    Other
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that the name of one private road in Chatham County listed as Ward Farm Lane.was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
20. 25-0440 Vote to approve a three-year lease agreement with State of North Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Juvenile Justice for property located at 1105 E Cardinal Street in Siler City and 40-E Chatham Street in Pittsboro for $1.00 per annum
    Contract or award Police and public safety
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that a three-year lease agreement with State of North Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Juvenile Justice for property located at 1105 E Cardinal Street in Siler City and 40-E Chatham Street in Pittsboro for $1.00 per annum was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
    • 1105 E Cardinal St · Chatham Co Mental Health Clinic, · 1.0 acres · assessed $479,048
21. 25-0447 Vote to award a contract to hmwPreservation for the Chatham County Architectural Survey update and approve the contract for up to $300,000
    Contract or award
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, to award a contract to hmwPreservation for the Chatham County Architectural Survey update for up to $300,000. The motion carried by the following vote:
22. 25-0451 Vote to approve a contract with Tricom Technology Solutions for a three-year contract for office phones for $65,209.80 per year, with a one-time setup fee of $16,250 in the first year
    Contract or award
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that a contract with Tricom Technology Solutions for a three-year contract for office phones for $65,209.80 per year, with a one-time setup fee of $16,250 in the first year was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
23. 25-0455 Vote to approve contract extensions with First Choice Home Care, Guardian Angels Home Care, and Champion Family Healthcare Services for the Aging Services In-Home Aide and Respite Care Programs
    Contract or award
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that a contract extension with First Choice Home Care, Guardian Angels Home Care, and Champion Family Healthcare Services for the Aging Services In-Home Aide and Respite Care Programs was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
24. 25-0481 Vote to approve the lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for the postage machine in the Annex building for five years
    Contract or award Annexation
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that the lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for the postage machine in the Annex building for five years was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
25. 25-0460 Vote to approve a lease agreement with FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. for county property located at 320 South Chatham Avenue in Siler City for emergency medical services for five years
    Contract or award Fire and EMS
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that a lease agreement with FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. for county property located at 320 South Chatham Avenue in Siler City for emergency medical services for five years was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
    • 320 S Chatham Ave · Chatham County, · 0.94 acres · assessed $209,762
26. 25-0461 Vote to approve a lease agreement with FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. for county property located at 964 East St, Suite 103, Pittsboro for emergency medical services for five years
    Contract or award Fire and EMS
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that a lease agreement with FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. for county property located at 964 East St, Suite 103, Pittsboro for emergency medical services for five years was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
27. 25-0475 Vote to approve the agreements with Blue Cross Blue Shield for Healthy Blue Care Together and for Data Sharing
    Other
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that the agreements with Blue Cross Blue Shield for Healthy Blue Care Together and for Data Sharing was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
28. 25-0443 Vote to approve a request by Charles P. Koch, on behalf of Crown Estate Holdings, LLC for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Intrepid Reserve, consisting of 29 lots on 36.98 acres, located off US Hwy 15-501, parcels 2753
    Other Subdivision and site plans
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that a request by Charles P. Koch, on behalf of Crown Estate Holdings, LLC for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Intrepid Reserve, consisting of 29 lots on 36.98 acres, located off US Hwy 15-501, parcels 2753 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
29. 25-0444 Vote to approve a request by Sam Nye, P.E., on behalf of Patrick Parekh for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Meadow Pointe Subdivision, consisting of 40 lots on 201.90 acres, located off NC Hwy 87, parcels 96659 & 10819
    Discussion item Environment and sustainabilitySubdivision and site plans
    Commissioner Robertson pulled this 40-lot, 201.9-acre private-road subdivision off consent to press the developer's representative on tree conservation; he said lots would be sold in a natural wooded state rather than clear-cut. The board approved the plat as submitted.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Commissioner Franklin Gomez Flores, that the request by Sam Nye, P.E., on behalf of Patrick Parekh for subdivision First Plat review and approval of Meadow Pointe Subdivision, consisting of 40 lots on 201.90 acres, located off NC Hwy 87, parcels 96659 & 10819was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
30. 25-0446 Vote to approve a request by SRE NC Landco, LLC on behalf of True Homes, LLC for subdivision Final Plat review and approval of Parks at Meadowview Phase 2A, consisting of 15 lots on 7.2 acres, located off Parks Meadow Drive, (SR-1680), parcels 61935, 10893, 89726
    Other Subdivision and site plans
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that a request by SRE NC Landco, LLC on behalf of True Homes, LLC for subdivision Final Plat review and approval of Parks at Meadowview Phase 2A, consisting of 15 lots on 7.2 acres, located off Parks Meadow Drive, (SR-1680), parcels 61935, 10893, 89726 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
31. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
    Presentation
32. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
    Procedural
33. 25-0471 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
34. PUBLIC HEARINGS
    Public hearing
35. 25-0372 Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution authorizing $31,000, or a match of 10%, for Aging Services for the North Carolina Department of Transportation 5310 Grant - Capital Purchase of Service
    Public hearing Grants and outside fundingHealth and human servicesRoads and transportationTransit
    Staff requested a 10% local match to keep a Chatham Transit Network partnership providing rides to Centers for Active Living, grocery trips and medical appointments for residents 60 and older.
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, that the 25-62 Resolution authorizing $31,000, or a match of 10%, for Aging Services for the North Carolina Department of Transportation 5310 Grant - Capital Purchase of Service was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
36. 25-0449 Hold a legislative public hearing requested for a general use rezoning by Lockley Holdings LLC dba Bear Creek Fabrication, to rezone Parcel 9390, located at 1656 Campbell Rd, Bear Creek, being approximately 10.042 acres, from R-1 Residential to IH Heavy Industrial, Gulf Township
    Public hearing Rezoning
    Bear Creek Fabrication sought to rezone an adjoining 10.04-acre parcel from R-1 Residential to Heavy Industrial to expand its metal fabrication operation, projecting 10 to 15 new jobs. Neighbors on Campbell Road opposed it, citing noise, truck traffic and a dangerous curve near the site's exit.
    referred · This Agenda Item was referred to the Planning Board.
    • 1656 Campbell Rd · no matching parcel on file
37. 25-0450 Hold a legislative public hearing requested by the Chatham County Planning Department to amend the effective date of the adopted Unified Development Ordinance from December 31, 2025, to December 31st, 2026 as a result of legislative action S382
    Public hearing Farmland and open spaceRezoningZoning text amendment
    Staff asked to push the UDO's effective date back a year because a state downzoning law has stalled implementation, and a new law requires rezonings in Voluntary Agricultural Districts to go through a 180-day Agricultural Advisory Board review.
    referred · This Agenda Item was referred to the Planning Board.
38. 25-0474 Continue a legislative public hearing requested by the Chatham County Planning Board for amendments to the Chatham County Ordinance Establishing a Planning Board; Specifically, section 1 A, B, and C; section 2 A, B, C, D; section 3 A, B, C, E; and sections 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 to modernize the terminology and change the initial member appointment date. Additional changes may also be made to include amendments required from a recent update to the Chatham County Advisory Committee Policy and continue the public hearing to October 20, 2025
    Public hearing Appointments and personnel
    A hearing on updating terminology and appointment procedures for the Planning Board ordinance was continued rather than heard.
    tabled · This Agenda Item was tabled until October 20, 2025.
39. BOARD PRIORITIES
    Procedural
40. 25-0229 Vote to approve an agreement with UNC Health (Chatham Hospital) for signage and the temporary construction easement
    Contract or award
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Commissioner David Delaney, that the signage agreement with UNC Health and a temporary construction easement was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
41. 25-0469 Receive a presentation from organizers of the Moncure/Haywood Food Truck holiday event
    Presentation
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Vice Chair Katie Kenlan, to fund a Moncure/Haywood Food Truck holiday event for $4,431.30 with Coal Ash funds was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
42. CLERK'S REPORT
    Staff or committee report
43. MANAGER’S REPORT
    Staff or committee report
44. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
    Staff or committee report
45. ADJOURNMENT
    Procedural
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Amanda Robertson, seconded by Commissioner David Delaney, that this meeting was adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
46. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS REPORT
    Staff or committee report

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