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Chatham County · Board of Commissioners
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm · Historic Courthouse Courtroom

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1. Work Session - 1:00 PM - Historic Courthouse Courtroom
   Procedural
2. CALL TO ORDER
   Procedural
3. ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION AGENDA
   Procedural
   A first motion to adopt the work session agenda with two proposed additions (a 'kids over corporations' resolution and a board-vacancy discussion) failed; the board revisits and approves an amended agenda later in the day (see item 80).
   approved · Fail · A motion was made by Commissioner David Delaney, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, to adopt the agenda with both proposed addition of the resolution in support of the kids over corporations' campaign and a discussion regarding the board vacancy filling process, including the timeline and applicable legal requirements. The motion failed by the following vote:
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
   Procedural
5. 26-0143 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
   Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
   Recognizes April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Howard, that the 26-15 resolution recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
6. 26-0150 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness month
   Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
   Recognizes May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness Month.
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 26-16 resolution recognizing May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness month was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
7. 26-0170 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing Black Maternal Health Week in Chatham County
   Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
   Recognizes Black Maternal Health Week in Chatham County.
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 26-17 resolution recognizing Black Maternal Health Week in Chatham County was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
8. 26-0180 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing May 2026 Older Americans Month in Chatham County
   Proclamation or recognition Health and human services
   Recognizes May 2026 as Older Americans Month in Chatham County.
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 26-18 resolution recognizing May 2026 Older Americans Month in Chatham County was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
9. 26-0169 Vote to adopt a resolution recognizing County Government Awareness and Participation in the “We Are Counties” Campaign
   Proclamation or recognition
   Recognizes county government awareness through the statewide 'We Are Counties' campaign.
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner David Delaney, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 26-19 resolution recognizing County Government Awareness and Participation in the “We Are Counties” Campaign was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
10. 26-0196 Vote to adopt a resolution opposing modifications to the county property tax authority
    Resolution State legislative agendaTax rate and revaluation
    Adopts a resolution opposing any state modification that would limit county property tax authority.
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner David Delaney, that the 26-20 resolution opposing modifications to the county property tax authority was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
11. RECESS
    Procedural
12. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
    Procedural
13. 26-0172 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
    Standing public comment period; no comments are logged as received on this printed agenda.
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
14. BOARD PRIORITIES
    Procedural
15. 26-0176 Receive a presentation on farmland preservation prioritization mapping project and vote to approve $25,000 farmland preservation funding request for conservation easement acquisition
    Budget action Environment and sustainabilityFarmland and open spaceGrants and outside funding
    After a presentation on the county's farmland preservation prioritization mapping project, the board approves an additional $25,000 from the Farmland Preservation Fund for a conservation easement acquisition.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Howard, to approve an additional $25,000 from the Farmland Preservation Fund for the conservation easement acquisition project. The motion carried by the following vote:
16. 26-0175 Receive a presentation on the Pittsboro Redevelopment Project
    Presentation Land conversion and large development
    A staff presentation on the Pittsboro Redevelopment Project, covering site maps and a community input summary; no vote taken.
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
17. 26-0157 Receive a presentation on the MoveChatham Multimodal Transportation Perceptions & Needs Study
    Presentation Roads and transportation
    A presentation on the MoveChatham Multimodal Transportation Perceptions & Needs Study.
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
18. 26-0152 Receive a presentation from the Recreation Advisory Committee for the Annual Summary Report
    Staff or committee report Parks and recreation
    The Recreation Advisory Committee presents its annual summary report.
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
19. RECESS
    Procedural
20. 26-0186 Receive a presentation and demonstration on the new GIS Flooding Application
    Presentation Stormwater and flooding
    A demonstration of the county's new GIS-based flood-reporting application.
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
21. 26-0177 Receive a presentation on the Board of Commissioners’ Rules of Procedure
    Presentation Schools and education
    The board reviews and approves amendments to its own Rules of Procedure, following a comparison with peer jurisdictions and state School of Government suggested rules.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner David Delaney, to approve the amendments to the Board of Commissioners Rules of Procedures as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
22. 26-0184 Discuss emerging technologies, data collection, and the contract with Flock Safety
    Discussion item Police and public safetySurveillance and cameras
    The board discusses emerging surveillance technologies and the county's contract with Flock Safety, a license-plate-reader camera vendor; no vote taken here, but the contract is later cancelled at item 82.
    received and filed · This Agenda Item was received and filed.
23. CLOSED SESSION
    Closed session
24. 26-0207 Vote to go into closed session NCGS 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 Commissioner Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Gomez Flores, to go into closed session NCGS 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 motion c…
25. 26-0206 Vote to come out of closed session
    Closed session
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, to come out of closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:
26. 26-0161 Vote to go into closed session NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) to establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating (i) the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease
    Closed session
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, to go into closed session NCGS 143-318.11(a)(5) to establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating (i) the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of …
27. 26-0197 Vote to come out of closed session
    Closed session
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, to come out of closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:
28. 26-0198 Vote to go into closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with an attorney retained by the County in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege
    Closed session
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, to go into closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) to consult with an attorney retained by the County in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege. The motion carried by the following vote:
29. 26-0199 Vote to come out of closed session
    Closed session
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, to come out of closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:
30. 26-0200 Vote to go into closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(6) to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee
    Closed session Appointments and personnel
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, seconded by Commissioner Karen Howard, to go into closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(6) to consider the qualifications, competence, performance, character, fitness, conditions of appointment, or conditions of initial employment of an individual public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee. The motion carried by the…
31. 26-0201 Vote to come out of closed session
    Closed session
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Delaney, to come out of closed session. The motion carried by the following vote:
32. End of Work Session
    Procedural
33. RECESS
    Procedural
34. Regular Session - 6:00 PM - Historic Courthouse Courtroom
    Procedural
35. CALL TO ORDER
    Procedural
36. INVOCATION and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    Procedural
37. ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF REGULAR SESSION AGENDA
    Procedural
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, that the regular session agenda was approved as amended. The motion carried by the following vote:

1. 26-0188 Vote to approve the October 17, 2025 Climate Change Day 1 Retreat Minutes
   Minutes approval Environment and sustainability
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the October 17, 2025 Climate Change Day 1 Retreat Minutes were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
2. 26-0195 Vote to approve the October 20, 2025 Work and Regular Session Minutes
   Minutes approval
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the October 20, 2025 Work and Regular Session Minutes were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
3. 26-0189 Vote to approve the November 6, 2025 Climate Change Day 2 Retreat Minutes
   Minutes approval Environment and sustainability
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the November 6, 2025 Climate Change Day 2 Retreat Minutes were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
4. 26-0163 Vote to adopt an amended resolution approving the 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule and FY 2027 Budget Calendar
   Resolution Budget and appropriations
   Amends and adopts the 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting schedule and FY2027 budget calendar.
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, to adopt an amended 26-22 resolution approving the 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule and FY 2027 Budget Calendar. The motion carried by the following vote:
5. 26-0158 Vote to adopt a resolution for the NCDOT Road Addition for Bonterra Way in the Bonterra Subdivision
   Resolution Roads and transportationSubdivision and site plans
   Requests NCDOT add Bonterra Way, in the Bonterra subdivision, to the state road system.
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that 26-23 resolution for the NCDOT Road Addition for Bonterra Way in the Bonterra Subdivision was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
6. 26-0159 Vote to adopt a resolution for the NCDOT Road Addition for Seaforth Preserve Drive in the Seaforth Preserve Subdivision
   Resolution Roads and transportationSubdivision and site plans
   Requests NCDOT add Seaforth Preserve Drive, in the Seaforth Preserve subdivision, to the state road system.
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that 26-24 Resolution for the NCDOT Road Addition for Seaforth Preserve Drive in the Seaforth Preserve Subdivision was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
7. 26-0181 Vote to adopt an interlocal agreement resolution with the Town of Siler City to conduct a feasibility study for a new park for ages 14-25, using Healthy Communities grant funds
   Resolution Contracts and procurementGrants and outside fundingIntergovernmental agreements
   Adopts an interlocal agreement with the Town of Siler City to study the feasibility of a new park serving ages 14-25, funded with Healthy Communities grant money.
   adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the interlocal agreement 26-25 resolution with the Town of Siler City to conduct a feasibility study for a new park for ages 14-25, using Healthy Communities grant funds was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
8. 26-0151 Vote to adopt the project ordinance for the Haw River Trail Pegg Tract Improvements and the amended project ordinances for Siler City Center for Active Living Renovations, Radio System Upgrade, Detention Center Generator and Haw River Recreational Trail
   Ordinance Budget and appropriationsParks and recreationPublic facilities
   Adopts and amends several county capital project ordinances, including Haw River Trail improvements at the Pegg Tract, Siler City's Center for Active Living renovation, a radio system upgrade, and a detention center generator.
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that he project ordinance for the Haw River Trail Pegg Tract Improvements and the amended project ordinances for Siler City Center for Active Living Renovations, Radio System Upgrade, Detention Center Generator and Haw River Recreational Trail was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
9. 26-0179 Vote to approve Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendments
   Budget action Budget and appropriations
   Approves a routine round of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget amendments.
   approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendments were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
10. 26-0162 Vote to appoint Caroline Trageser as the Member Under Age 21 to the Chatham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
    Appointment Appointments and personnelPolice and public safety
    Appoints Caroline Trageser as the under-21 member of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, to appoint Caroline Trageser as the Member Under Age 21 to the Chatham County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. The motion carried by the following vote:
11. 26-0154 Vote to receive the Tax Collector’s Departmental Report for February 2026
    Staff or committee report Tax rate and revaluation
    Receives the Tax Collector's departmental report for February 2026.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the Tax Collector’s Departmental Report for February 2026 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
12. 26-0174 Vote to approve Tax Releases and Refunds for March 2026
    Budget action Tax rate and revaluation
    Approves routine property tax releases and refunds for March 2026.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the Tax Releases and Refunds for March 2026 were approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
13. 26-0155 Vote to approve the 2025 Tax Lien Advertisement
    Other Tax rate and revaluation
    Approves the county's 2025 tax lien advertisement, a routine step in tax collection.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the 2025 Tax Lien Advertisement was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
14. 26-0160 Vote to approve the name of four private roads in Chatham County listed as Tysor Farm Rd, Hidden Meadow Rd, Lavender Hill Rd, and Jeju Ct
    Other Roads and transportation
    Names four private roads -- Tysor Farm Rd, Hidden Meadow Rd, Lavender Hill Rd, and Jeju Ct -- following resident petitions.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the name of four private roads in Chatham County listed as Tysor Farm Rd, Hidden Meadow Rd, Lavender Hill Rd, and Jeju Ct was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
15. 26-0171 Vote to approve an easement with Duke Energy for the installation of street lights on Sanford Road in Pittsboro
    Contract or award Roads and transportation
    Approves an easement with Duke Energy to install street lights on Sanford Road in Pittsboro.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that an easement with Duke Energy for the installation of street lights on Sanford Road in Pittsboro was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
16. 26-0146 Vote to approve an agreement with North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for the Great Trails State Program Grant in the amount of $251,294.00
    Contract or award Arts and public artGrants and outside fundingParks and recreation
    Approves a $251,294 state Great Trails Program grant agreement supporting the Haw River trail project.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that an agreement with North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for the Great Trails State Program Grant in the amount of $251,294.00 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
17. 26-0165 Vote to approve an agreement with DEVNET Incorporated for Property Tax Software for $109,385.18 each year for five years
    Contract or award Contracts and procurementTax rate and revaluation
    Renews a five-year, $109,385.18-per-year contract with DEVNET for the county's property tax software.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that an agreement with DEVNET Incorporated for Property Tax Software for $109,385.18 each year for five years was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
18. 26-0167 Vote to approve a contract with North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to support the Dry Creek Farm Phase I conservation easement acquisition in the amount of $212,898.16
    Contract or award Environment and sustainabilityFarmland and open spaceGrants and outside funding
    Approves a $212,898.16 state contract supporting a conservation easement acquisition at Dry Creek Farm.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that a contract with North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to support the Dry Creek Farm Phase I conservation easement acquisition in the amount of $212,898.16 was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
19. 26-0168 Vote to approve a contract with MXI Environmental Services, LLC for the collection and disposal of household hazardous waste materials
    Contract or award Solid waste and recycling
    Approves a contract with MXI Environmental Services for household hazardous waste collection and disposal.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that a contract with MXI Environmental Services, LLC for the collection and disposal of household hazardous waste materials was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
20. 26-0178 Vote to approve a sole source purchase with AWE Learning for bilingual early literacy stations
    Contract or award Contracts and procurement
    A sole-source purchase from AWE Learning for bilingual early-literacy stations, likely for county libraries.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that a sole source purchase with AWE Learning for bilingual early literacy stations was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
21. 26-0183 Vote to approve a sole source contract with McNaughton for book lease services
    Contract or award Contracts and procurement
    A sole-source book lease services contract with McNaughton, a library materials vendor.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Gomez Flores, that a sole source contract with McNaughton for book lease services was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
22. 26-0149 Vote to approve a contract with Monarch for $200,000 to establish an adult day program in Chatham County
    Contract or award Health and human services
    A $200,000 contract with Monarch to establish an adult day program in Chatham County.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that a contract with Monarch for $200,000 to establish an adult day program in Chatham County was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
23. 26-0148 Vote to accept an additional $31,273 for Public Health Infrastructure Workforce Development funding from the CDC through NC DHHS to support staff development, communications, and other department needs with a focus on the public health foundational capabilities
    Budget action Grants and outside fundingHealth and human services
    Accepts $31,273 in additional CDC/NC DHHS Public Health Infrastructure Workforce Development funding.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, to accept an additional $31,273 for Public Health Infrastructure Workforce Development funding from the CDC through NC DHHS to support staff development, communications, and other department needs with a focus on the public health foundational capabilities. The motion carried by the following vote:
24. 26-0187 Vote to approve an agreement with Autoagent Data Solutions, LLC. for the Implementation, Hosting and Maintenance of the Online Payment Portal Solution known as “MuniciPay” for the Tax Department
    Contract or award Contracts and procurementTax rate and revaluation
    Approves an agreement with Autoagent Data Solutions to implement and host 'MuniciPay,' an online tax payment portal.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that an agreement with Autoagent Data Solutions, LLC. for the Implementation, Hosting and Maintenance of the Online Payment Portal Solution known as “MuniciPay” for the Tax Department was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
25. 26-0191 Vote to approve a letter of commitment for Beacon Management Corporation from the Housing Trust Fund in support of a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit application
    Contract or award Housing and affordability
    Approves a letter of commitment from the county's Housing Trust Fund backing a low-income housing tax credit application by Beacon Management Corporation.
26. 26-0166 Vote to approve the amendments to the Chatham County Subdivision Regulations; specifically, section 7, Requirements and Minimum Standards for Improvements, Reservations, and Design incorporating all standards of the North Carolina State Fire Code Appendix D
    Ordinance Subdivision and site plansZoning text amendment
    Amends the county's subdivision regulations to incorporate North Carolina State Fire Code standards for improvements, reservations, and design.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that he amendments to the Chatham County Subdivision Regulations; specifically, section 7, Requirements and Minimum Standards for Improvements, Reservations, and Design incorporating all standards of the North Carolina State Fire Code Appendix D was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
27. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION
    Procedural
28. 26-0173 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
    Standing public comment period ahead of the evening's public hearings; no comments are logged as received on this printed agenda.
29. PUBLIC HEARINGS
    Public hearing
30. 26-0094 Hold a public hearing and vote to approve a legislative request by Jeffrey Jones, attorney representing residents and parties in Chatham County to permanently close and abandon a portion of NC HWY 902 right of way
    Public hearing Roads and transportation
    A public hearing on a legislative request to permanently close and abandon a stretch of the NC Highway 902 right-of-way.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, that the ordinance permanently closing and abandoning the specified portion of the NC Highway 902 right-of-way was approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
31. 26-0095 Hold a legislative public hearing requested by the Chatham County Planning Department to amend the effective date of the adopted Unified Development Ordinance from June 1st, 2026, to June 1st, 2027, as a result of legislative action S382
    Public hearing State legislative agendaZoning text amendment
    A public hearing to push back the effective date of the county's Unified Development Ordinance from June 2026 to June 2027, a change required by state legislation (S382).
    referred · This Agenda Item was referred to the Planning Board.
32. 26-0096 Hold a legislative public hearing general use rezoning requested by EC PROPCO, LLC to rezone Parcels 5377, 5376, 78264, 5470 from R-1 Residential to Ind-H Heavy Industrial, on 292.288 acres, located off Christian Chapel Church Rd., Cape Fear Township
    Public hearing Land conversion and large developmentRezoning
    A public hearing on a roughly 292-acre rezoning request by EC PROPCO, LLC to convert land off Christian Chapel Church Road, Cape Fear Township, from residential to heavy industrial use.
    referred · This Agenda Item was referred to the Planning Board.
33. 26-0156 Hold a Legislative public hearing requested by Toll Southeast LP Company Inc. for a map amendment to the Chatham Cary Joint Land Use Plan for parcel 19986, being approximately 6.5 acres, located at 955 Earnest Jones Rd, from Very Low Density Residential to Low Density Residential
    Public hearing Comprehensive planIntergovernmental agreementsLand conversion and large development
    A public hearing on a joint Chatham-Cary land use plan amendment for a roughly 6.5-acre parcel on Earnest Jones Road, raising its designated density from very-low to low-density residential.
    referred · This Agenda Item was referred to the Planning Board.
    • 955 Earnest Jones Rd · no matching parcel on file
34. RECESS
    Procedural
35. 26-0098 Hold a legislative public hearing rezoning requested by Fearrington Property Development, LLC to rezone Parcels 2867, 2868, 2869, 2842, 2807, 2820, 95254, located off 724 Andrews Store Rd, Parker Herndon Rd, and Morris Rd., from R-1 Residential to CD-CC Conditional District Compact Community, being approximately 371.822 acres, Baldwin Township
    Public hearing Land conversion and large developmentParks and recreationRezoning
    A public hearing on a roughly 372-acre rezoning request by Fearrington Property Development, LLC for a large conditional-district 'compact community' development in Baldwin Township, off Andrews Store, Parker Herndon, and Morris roads.
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Karen Howard, to continue the legislative public hearing rezoning requested by Fearrington Property Development, LLC to rezone Parcels 2867, 2868, 2869, 2842, 2807, 2820, 95254, located off 724 Andrews Store Rd, Parker Herndon Rd, and Morris Rd., from R-1 Residential to CD-CC Conditional District Compact Community, bei…
    • 724 Andrews Store Rd · no matching parcel on file
36. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS REPORT
    Staff or committee report Intergovernmental agreements
37. CLERK'S REPORT
    Staff or committee report
38. MANAGER’S REPORT
    Staff or committee report
39. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS
    Staff or committee report
40. ADJOURNMENT
    Procedural
    adjourned · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner David Delaney, that the meeting was adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
41. ADJUSTMENTS AND APPROVAL OF WORK SESSION AGENDA
    Procedural
    The board reconsiders and approves the work session agenda as amended, adding the resolution supporting the 'Kids Over Corporations' campaign (see item 81).
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, that the work session agenda was approved with the addition of the resolution in support of the kids over corporations' campaign. The motion carried by the following vote:
42. Resolution of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners in Support of the Kids Over Corporations Campaign to Prioritize Public Schools and Communities
    Resolution Schools and education
    Adopts a resolution supporting the 'Kids Over Corporations' campaign, which prioritizes public school and community funding.
    adopted · Pass · A motion was made by Vice Chair Franklin Gomez Flores, seconded by Commissioner Karen Howard, that the 26-21 resolution in Support of the Kids Over Corporations Campaign to Prioritize Public Schools and Communities was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
43. Discuss the contract with Flock Safety
    Contract or award Police and public safetySurveillance and cameras
    The board votes to cancel the county's contract with Flock Safety, the license-plate-reader camera vendor discussed earlier in the day (item 22).
    approved · Pass · A motion was made by Commissioner Karen Howard, seconded by Commissioner Katie Kenlan, to cancel the Flock Safety contract. The motion carried by the following vote:

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