HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-15-2026 Agenda Packet BOCPERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MEETING AGENDA
304 South Morgan Street, Room 215
Roxboro, NC 27573-5245
336-597-1720
Fax 336-599-1609
June 15, 2026
9:00 a.m.
This meeting will convene in Room 215 of the County Office Building.
1.CALL TO ORDER....................................................................Chairman Puryear
2.INVOCATION
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5.RECOGNITION
A.Proclamation Commemorating the 250th Anniversary
of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence..............Chairman Puryear
6.INFORMAL COMMENTS
The Person County Board of Commissioners established a 10-minute segment which
is open for informal comments and/or questions from citizens of this county on issues,
other than those issues for which a public hearing has been scheduled. The time will
be divided equally among those wishing to comment. It is requested that any person
who wishes to address the Board, register with the Clerk to the Board prior to the
meeting.
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7. DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
A. June 1, 2026, Minutes
B. June 4, 2026, Minutes
C. Budget Amendment #21
D. Brough Law Firm Agreement
E. Resolution Amending the 2026 Schedule of Regular Meetings for the Person
County Board of Commissioners
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. America 250 Update..................................................Kim Strickland, Von Yeager
B. FY27-31 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)..........Katherine Cathey, Tracy Clayton
C. FY27 Budget Ordinance......................................Katherine Cathey, Tracy Clayton
D. November 2026 GO Bond Referendum.......................................Michele Solomon
E. Appointments to Boards and Committees....................................Michele Solomon
9. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
10. MANAGER’S REPORT
11. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORTS/COMMENTS
Note: All Items on the Agenda are for Discussion and Action as deemed appropriate by
the Board.
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Proclamation
Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
WHEREAS, on July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate the Semi-quincentennial anniversary of the signing of
the Declaration of Independence; and
WHEREAS, the journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to reflect on our nation’s past, honor the
contributions of all Americans, and look ahead to the future generations who will carry forward the ideals of
democracy and individual liberty that make the United States a unique nation in the world community; and
WHEREAS, the great state of North Carolina has a proud heritage shaped by the Revolutionary War generation and
their descendants; and
WHEREAS, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a non-political women’s service
organization, established in 1890, whose members are lineally descended from Patriots of the American Revolution;
and
WHEREAS, through the President General’s leadership, all Daughters are spending the next three years
Illuminating Our Legacy by celebrating our nation’s rich history and diversity, promoting belonging through
membership and dedicated service to God, Home, and Country, and by completing projects in unique, local, and
impactful ways; and
WHEREAS, from the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party in 2023 until the 250th anniversary of the signing
of the Treaty of Paris in 2033, Daughters are celebrating our nation’s history and diversity of experience by
honoring all men and women who achieved American independence; and
WHEREAS, these Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to establish a new nation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Person County Board of Commissioners does hereby
commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence and recognizes the ongoing
contributions of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in preserving and promoting the
history, ideals, and legacy of the United States of America.
Adopted this, the 15th day of June 2026.
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Kyle Puryear, Chairman
Person County Board of Commissioners
ATTEST:
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Michele Solomon, NCCCC
Clerk to the Board
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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS June 1, 2026
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Kyle Puryear Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager
Sherry Wilborn Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
Jason Thomas T.C. Morphis, Jr., County Attorney
Antoinetta Royster
Donald Long
The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in
Regular session on Monday, June 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Person
County Office Building located at 304 S. Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC.
Chairman Puryear called the meeting to order and recognized a quorum was present.
Commissioner Thomas offered the invocation, and Commissioner Royster led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Commissioner Long and carried 5-0 to approve the
agenda with the addition of a Proclamation Recognizing the Roxboro Community School
(RCS) Girls’ Softball Team on their state championship.
PROCLAMATION
Chairman Puryear read a Proclamation honoring the Roxboro Community School
Girls’ Softball Team for winning the 2026 NCHSAA State Championship.
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Wilborn and carried 5-0 to approve the
Proclamation honoring the RCS Girls’ Softball Team.
Chairman Puryear presented the Proclamation to RCS Managing Executive
Director Darkarai Bryant.
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Proclamations were then presented to each member of the team:
Meredith Adams
Karlie Barringer
Allary Bradsher
Kylie Bowers
Leah Cook
Karsyn Dodson
Leah Griffin
Presley Leonard
Katie Mann
Roxy Nelson
Karrie Obie
Kaylyn Pope
Lexi Powell
Lainey Stutts
Victoria West
Proclamations were also presented to the coaching staff:
Michael Clark, Head Coach
Maci Clark, Assistant Coach
Anthony Lee, Assistant Coach
Ronnie Leonard, Assistant Coach
Zoe Russell, Assistant Coach
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Chairman Puryear called a recess at 6:12 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:17 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING:
TEXT AMENDMENT TA-02-26, PLANNING ORDINANCE TO AMEND
ARTICLE XIV SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AND ARTICLE XV –
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES
A motion was made Vice-Chair Wilborn and carried 5-0 to open the duly
advertised public hearing for Text Amendment 2-26 – Planning Ordinance to Amend
Article XIV Subdivision Regulations and Article XV – Development Application
Review Procedures.
Planning Director Nish Trivedi presented the following:
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There were no questions by the Board for Trivedi.
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There were no individuals that appeared before the Board to speak in favor of or in
opposition of Text Amendment 2-26 – Planning Ordinance to Amend Article XIV
Subdivision Regulations and Article XV – Development Application Review Procedures.
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Wilborn and carried 5-0 to close the duly
advertised public hearing for Text Amendment 2-26 – Planning Ordinance to Amend
Article XIV Subdivision Regulations and Article XV – Development Application Review
Procedures.
CONSIDERATION TO GRANT OR DENY TEXT AMENDMENT TA-02-26,
PLANNING ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE XIV SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS AND ARTICLE XV – DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEW
PROCEDURES
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Wilborn and carried 5-0 to approve Text
Amendment 2-26 – Planning Ordinance to Amend Article XIV Subdivision Regulations
and Article XV – Development Application Review Procedures and find it consistent with
the adopted Person County & City of Roxboro Joint Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
PUBLIC HEARING:
FY2026-2027 BUDGET
A motion was made Commissioner Thomas and carried 5-0 to open the duly
advertised public hearing for comments related to the County Manager’s FY 2026-2027
Recommended Budget.
There were no individuals that appeared before the Board to speak in favor of or in
opposition of the County Manager’s FY2026-2027 Recommended Budget.
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas and carried 5-0 to close the public
hearing for comments related to the County Manager’s FY2026-2027 Recommended
Budget.
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INFORMAL COMMENTS:
There were no individuals that appeared before the Board to make informal
comments.
DISCUSSION/ADJUSTMENT/APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Wilborn and carried 5-0 to approve the
Consent Agenda with the following items:
A. May 18, 2026, Minutes
B. Budget Amendment # 20
C. Resolution Authorizing Trail Naming Rights at Roxboro Rotary Centennial Park
D. Resolution Naming a Mayo Lake Park Camping Cabin in Honor of Mark Ashley
NEW BUSINESS:
STRATEGIC PLAN QUARTERLY UPDATE
County Manager Katherine Cathey provided highlights from the Strategic Plan
quarterly update:
• Broadband expansion: only 316 unserved/underserved locations remain; 111
pending BEAD funding(Broadband Equity, Access, and Development)
• New county employee performance assessment system implemented
• FAA approval of Runway Extension Environmental Assessment
• Low cost spay/neuter program launched
• New P-Card system implemented
• 911 Communications Center renovation completed
• EMS System Plan audited with no findings
• IT developed and implemented cybersecurity program charter
• GIS enhancements and mapping work underway
• Library continues technology and literacy programming
• Recreation, Arts and Parks completed Mayo Lake cabin project; new ballfield
lighting installed; youth football revived
• Register of Deeds can now issue adopted birth records locally
• Sheriff’s Office implemented inmate roadside cleanup
• DSS continues zero error rate in FNS
• Soil & Water and TDA launched quilt trail initiative
There were no questions from the Board for Cathey.
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Chairman Puryear congratulated the Roxboro Community School Girls’ Softball
Team on winning the state championship and thanked the Clerk for preparing all
proclamations quickly and accurately. He commented that the Board wanted to honor the
team at a night meeting so families could attend, and the next regular night meeting would
not be until August, making it important to add it to this meeting’s agenda. He reminded
the Board that the budget work session will be held on June 4 at 6:00 p.m. upstairs and
encouraged Commissioners to reach out to the County Manager with any questions
beforehand. He also announced that on Friday at 11:00 a.m. the Thomas Family Farms
recognition would take place for an award they are receiving.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS/COMMENTS
Vice-Chair Wilborn congratulated the RCS softball team and expressed
appreciation to the Chairman, the Clerk, and all involved for putting the recognition
together on short notice. She said everyone “did an excellent job all the way around” to
get the team, families, and proclamations organized in time. She congratulated all
graduates across the county. She reported attending several meetings since the last Board
meeting, including:
• The Upper Neuse River Basin Association (UNRBA) Board meeting in Butner
•The EDC Board meeting, during which extended meeting time was devoted to
the initial product development efforts tied to the leadership summit outcome and
the result of the mega site being sold
•The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting at the Kerr-Tar offices
in Henderson, focused on project scoring and funding opportunities for rural
counties and voted to approve CMAQ funding from NCDOT that will allow the
City of Roxboro to complete a sidewalk project near South Elementary School
•The Research Triangle Regional Partnership (RTRP) full Board meeting in
Raleigh
She also attended the Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the Person Veterans
Council and noted how well-attended it was despite cloudy skies and passing showers.
Commissioner Thomas stated that he also attended the Memorial Day celebration
and agreed it was very well-attended, especially considering the dreary weather.
He congratulated the RCS Girls’ Softball Team for their state championship win.
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Commissioner Royster stated she attended the Memorial Day observance
organized by the Person County Veterans Council and commented on how meaningful the
ceremony was. She congratulated the RCS Girls’ Softball Team and noted that she and
Commissioner Long were both early board members when Roxboro Community School
first opened. She shared that, in those early days, they were “the janitors and the cafeteria
people” and handled whatever needed to be done. She remarked on how gratifying it is to
see how far the school has come. She congratulated all county graduates and wished them
success. She stated she had received numerous calls and messages—through phone, social
media, and personal contact—from families expressing concern about the lack of public
swimming and recreation facilities in the county. She said residents, especially newer
families, are traveling to Orange, Wake, and Granville counties to access pools and splash
pads. She emphasized that residents want to live here and want their children to have safe
recreational options locally. She stated that she intends to continue advocating for
improved recreation options, citing the recent water-related death in the community as
another reminder of the need for safe spaces.
Commissioner Long shared that he attended the Memorial Day observance and
agreed it was very well attended. He expressed thanks to Vice-Chair Wilborn for her
remarks at the ceremony. He congratulated the RCS softball team and noted that he, like
Commissioner Royster, served on the founding board of Roxboro Community School. He
recalled how close the school came to missing its opening date, receiving its certificate of
occupancy the day before school began. He reflected that board members signed a $3
million loan “with our names on it” and truly operated “by the seat of our pants,” which
makes the school’s success today especially meaningful. He recognized former RCS board
leaders present at the meeting, including Janet Clayton and former Chair, Lin Cates, and
acknowledged the dedication of families whose support made the success possible. He
also attended the First Responder Memorial groundbreaking and spent most of Saturday at
the event, thanking those who organized it.
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas and carried 5-0 to enter into
Closed Session at 6:32 p.m.
Chairman Puryear called the closed session to order at 6:33 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION #1
A motion to enter into Closed Session #1 per General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3) for the
purpose to consult with the county attorney in order to preserve the attorney-client
privilege with the following individuals permitted to attend: County Attorney T.C.
Morphis, Jr., County Manager Katherine Cathey, Clerk to the Board Michele Solomon,
Health Director Janet Clayton, and Environmental Health Supervisor Bonnie Holt.
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A motion was made by Vice-Chair Wilborn and carried 5-0 to return to open
session at 6:54 p.m.
RECESS
A motion was made by Commissioner Long and carried 5-0 to recess the meeting
at 6:55 p.m. until Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Boardroom
215 in the Person County Office Building located at 304 S. Morgan Street, Roxboro, NC.
____________________________ ______________________________
Michele Solomon Kyle Puryear
Clerk to the Board Chairman
(Draft Board minutes are subject to Board approval).
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PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS June 4, 2026
MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
Kyle Puryear Katherine M. Cathey, County Manager
Sherry Wilborn Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
Jason Thomas
Antoinetta Royster
Donald Long
The Board of Commissioners for the County of Person, North Carolina, met in
recessed session on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’
Boardroom 215 in the Person County Office Building located at 304 S. Morgan Street,
Roxboro, NC.
Chairman Puryear called the meeting to order and recognized a quorum was present.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET
County Manager Katherine Cathey provided an update prior to the Board’s budget
discussion. She provided the following update:
Public Safety Pay Study
• A public safety compensation study is underway due to ongoing recruitment and retention
challenges, especially for paramedics and detention center staff.
• HR staff are finalizing data, including cost impacts for FY26-27.
• Estimated funding need: rough preliminary estimate up to $450,000, later refined to
roughly $490,000 when including domino adjustments.
New Revenue Projection – Sales Tax
• Finance Director Tracy Clayton reevaluated revenue projections.
• Current sales tax trend indicates approximately $224,000 more than originally budgeted.
Recommendation from the County Manager
•Add the extra $224,000 in revenue.
•Place it in a contingency line for public safety salary adjustments.
If costs exceed the $224,000
• The County may need to return to the Board next year to discuss:
o possible fund balance appropriation,
o alternative revenue sources, or
o using lapsed salaries.
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Chairman Puryear stated that he supports the overall recommended budget. He
stated that he would like to reduce the property tax rate from 63¢ to 62¢, requiring an
estimated $795,000 in offsetting revenue or reductions.
Commissioner Long stated that he was in agreement with Puryear. He
recommended holding spending at current year levels if possible. He discussed regional
EMS pay and had concerns that competing counties, such as Durham, and Orange, may
soon increase pay.
County Manager Katherine Cathey recommended moving forward July 1, 2026,
with adjustments to salary for EMS to get them where they need to be, rather than waiting.
She stated that Human Resources Director Sonya Carver would be looking at the
completed pay study and could make those adjustments.
Chairman Puryear asked where the County stands on EMS fees.
Finance Director Tracy Clayton provided the following information related to
EMS revenues and Medicaid reimbursement:
• EMS revenues normally include about $235,000 in Medicaid reimbursement.
• This year, the County expects only ~$60,000.
• Medicaid reimbursement process changes are contributing to the shortfall.
• Billing company and NC FAST are working with the County to ensure reporting
is correct.
• Despite this drop, EMS revenues will likely break even with original estimates
due to other offsets, the County has received $2 million of the $2.17 million that
was budgeted.
Chairman Puryear commented on Fund Balance appropriation and asked the
reasoning for the increase of $1.2 million. Cathey stated that $1 million of that increase is
to utilize DSS fund balance to do Human Services Building renovations (one-time
expense), with a 50% expected reimbursement from the state.
Chairman Puryear asked about interest earnings, and if the County has looked at other
types of investments to get a better interest rate. Clayton stated that the County is getting
the best interest rate. She stated that she implemented the cash management strategy, and
it was a success. She stated that staff reviews balances in the bank account weekly and that
money is moved from Truist to the interest-bearing account, which is how the County has
been able to recognize the excess revenue. She stated that the interest-bearing rate is
between 3.5 and 3.75.
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Chairman Puryear had questions related to the Community Risk Reduction line item,
with an increase of $94,000, and cap-out vehicle at $31,000. Clayton stated related to the
vehicle, that the increase is for a truck top and a bed slide that will enable storage of
equipment and supplies used for fire and emergency services investigations and
inspections. Cathey stated that it is a replacement vehicle for the Fire Marshal, and the
cost is for upfitting the vehicle once it arrives.
Chairman Puryear asked Tax Administrator Russell Jones to provide revenue
projections and discuss the tax collection rate. Jones reported the following:
• Current collection rate: 99%, slightly below last year’s record numbers.
• Increasing the assumed rate from 98.5% to 99% could net approximately
$233,693.
• Jones strongly advised against raising the projected collection rate due to:
o concentrated tax base,
o volatility in large industrial taxpayers,
o historical examples where a single bankruptcy significantly lowered
collection.
Jones provided the following related to state-appraised property revenues:
• State-appraised property makes up 16% of the tax base.
• Numbers are not available until September 1 (after budget adoption).
• County contacted the State for preliminary estimates but received no firm data.
• Due to unpredictability, the County is budgeting this category flat, despite evidence
that Moriah Energy Center may eventually increase valuations.
Puryear asked Jones if he felt comfortable raising expected state revenues by $795,000.
Jones stated that he is not comfortable and reiterated the unpredictability and risk.
Commissioner Royster asked for clarification on the revenues for Moriah Energy
Center. Jones stated that the state-appraised numbers are not available until September 1
and make up 16% of the tax base. He stated that in the past, the percentage has been
higher. He stated that he has reached out to the Department of Revenue, and they are
advising to be extra conservative this year. He stated that most years have been budgeted
flat. He stated that there is nothing yet on the books to report.
Chairman Puryear re-visited lowering the tax rate by 1 cent. He asked for
recommendations to offset funds to lower the tax rate. Clayton stated that the fire tax fund
has a healthy balance, and her recommendation would be to take it from that fund.
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Puryear proposed using $571,855 of the general fund balance to support a 1 cent
tax reduction, with the expectation that naturally occurring unanticipated revenues during
the fiscal year will replenish the fund balance. Cathey stated that the current recommended
budget includes $3.317 million in fund balance appropriation, and that $2 million is DSS
fund balance, and $1 million of that is for Human Services Building renovations, as
previously stated. She stated that $384,000 is Health fund balance, $204,000 relates to
ARPA funds directed to CIP, and approximately $600,000 is regular general fund
appropriation used strategically to avoid a tax increase.
Commissioner Long mentioned ways to lower the tax rate to include discussions
related to merit increases, COLA, and the seven new positions. He suggested approving
only two positions to save approximately $400,000.
Commissioner Royster noted that positions in DSS and Tax Office were state
recommended following the peer reviews that the Board requested. She expressed
concerns about failing to implement state-recommended positions.
Vice-Chair Wilborn inquired about the pay study for EMS. Human Resources
Director Sonya Carver stated the following:
• Detention adjustment estimate: ~$200,000
• EMS adjustment estimate: ~$180,000
• Total impact across both departments: ~$490,000
County expects to offset part of this through:
• lapsed salaries
• reduced overtime if vacancies fill
• contingency funds
Wilborn stated that she looked back at previous tax rates, going back to 2013, and
this is the lowest rate.
Chairman Puryear stated that he would like to see the following:
• Retaining the $224,000 Sales Tax Increase – This will remain allocated for
public safety pay adjustments, not tax reduction.
• Reducing the Tax Rate from 63¢ to 62¢ – Funded by increasing the fund
balance appropriation by $795,000.
• Keeping all recommended positions in the budget – The budget ordinance will
include all 7 new positions.
Clayton shared the following budget calculator with what was proposed by Puryear:
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Puryear asked Wilborn if she was comfortable with the calculations and proposed
budget. Wilborn had questions related to industry equipment for Jones. She asked if Jones
was seeing any new industry equipment, or other things related. Jones replied that he is
not aware of anything that the County has incentivized through economic development
that is going to be coming on the books.
Commissioner Thomas stated that Puryear has been on the Board for twenty years,
and has more experience with the budget than the rest of the Board, and that it is risky, yet
he is comfortable with and supports Puryear’s recommendation.
Commissioner Royster stated that she is in agreement in lowering the taxes and
noted that she will always be in favor of revenue neutral. She stated that this is risky;
however, she feels that once we are able to include the numbers for Moriah Energy
Center, she feels more comfortable.
Commissioner Long stated that he is in agreement with Puryear. He stated that he
does not think there will be a problem with the revenues coming in, unless there is some
kind of catastrophic issue worldwide.
Clayton noted that the FY26-27 is a rebate year for nonprofit sales tax refunds. She
stated that this could reduce actual revenue compared to projections, and that sales tax
estimate has already been pushed to the maximum comfortable level. She stated that last
year was the first time in a number of years, that the County exceeded the 25% fund
balance. She stated that Cathey has done a very good job at managing all of the expenses
this year. She expressed concerns related to unexpected items that may come up, in theory,
and confirmed fund balance remains strong but advised caution with aggressive
appropriations.
Cathey stated that last year the County ended slightly above 25% fund balance,
approximately $771,000 above threshold. She stated that the plan, not yet executed, was to
transfer that to the Capital Investment Fund (CIF), providing additional cushion. She
recommended against making that transfer due to the board’s intent to increase the fund
balance appropriation for FY26-27.
A motion was made by Commissioner Royster and carried 4-1 to direct staff to
prepare a budget ordinance incorporating:
• the 1¢ property tax decrease
• public safety contingency funding
• increased fund balance appropriation
• and all recommended positions
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Commissioner Long voted in opposition.
Cathey confirmed that staff will prepare the updated budget ordinance for adoption
at the June 15, 2026, meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Wilborn and carried 5-0 to adjourn the meeting
at 6:50 p.m.
____________________________ ______________________________
Michele Solomon Kyle Puryear
Clerk to the Board Chairman
(Draft Board minutes are subject to Board approval).
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Dept./Acct No.Department Name Amount
EXPENDITURES General Fund
General Government 69,256
Public Safety 9,500
Culture and Recreation 5,500
Transportation 10,000
Human Services 1,973
Transfer to Other Funds 862,900
REVENUES General Fund
Other Revenue 10,801
Charges for Services 15,000
Fund Balance Appropriation 8,428
Sales Tax Distribution 862,900
Interest Earnings 62,000
EXPENDITURES Capital Investment Fund
Issuance Cost 693,810
Bank Fees 2,947
Reserve for Future Expenditures 91,870
REVENUES Capital Investment Fund
Transfer from General Fund/Sch Sales Tax 862,900
Transfer from Other Fund 91,870
Fund Balance Appropriation (166,143)
EXPENDITURES DSS Representative Payee Fund 65,000
REVENUES DSS Representative Payee Fund
SSA/SSI-Rep Payee Funds 65,000
REVENUES 2024 LOB's Fund
Interest Earnings 32,029
EXPENDITURES 2024 LOB's Fund
Contingency (59,841)
Transfers to Other Funds 91,870
BUDGET AMENDMENT #21
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Explanation:
Account Number Account Description
incr. (decr.) incr. (decr.)
100-381491 Interest Earnings
1004122-418900 Retirees Medical Insurance
1004130-449700 Bank Fees
1004520-425000 PATS-Automotive Fuel
10025-333440 Concealed Weapons Fees
1004310-449500 Sheriff-Payments to Other Govt
10045-369840 S&W-Donations
1004960-449910 S&W-Soil & Water-District Expense
10055-361414 P&R-Recreation Fees-Camps/Classes
1006120-430000 P&R-Contracted Services
105-385001 Fleet Fund-Sale Of Fixed Assets/Fleet
1054125-435305 Fleet Fund-Enterprise MGT Fees
19050-389890 Misc Revs: Insurance Proceeds
1905310-435300 DSS-Maint & Repair/Vehicles
100-316000 Local Opt Sales Tx-1 Cent
100-317000 Local Opt Sales Tx-Art 40
100-318000 Local Opt Sales Tx-Art 42
100-319000 Local Opt Sales Tx-Art 44
1009821-401121 Transfer to Fund 210/Sch Sales Tax
21070-398110 Transfer from GF/Sls Tax
21090-399991 CIF-Fund Balance Appropriation
2104130-449700 Bank Fees
2109100-479900 Issuance Costs
11020-359870 ITS Fund-Fiber Lease
Applying Interest Earnings ($62,000) to offset bank fees ($12,000), support increased Retiree Medical
Insurance costs ($40,000), and fund increased fuel costs for Person Area Transportation Services ($10,000);
recognizing Concealed Weapons Fees ($9,500) to support Sheriff payments to other governments; recognizing
donations ($2,500) to support the NC Farm Family event; recognizing Recreation, Arts & Parks fee revenues
($5,500) to support instructor costs; recognizing excess Fleet Fund revenues ($17,256) to support Fleet Fund
operating expenditures; appropriating insurance proceeds ($1,973) for Department of Social Services vehicle
repairs; amending FY26 sales tax estimates ($862,900) to transfer the school set-aside portion of sales tax to
the Capital Investment Fund and reduce previously appropriated Capital Investment Fund fund balance
($166,143); reducing ITS lease revenues ($8,428) to reflect uncollectible lease fee; adjusting DSS
Representative Payee Fund revenues and expenditures ($65,000) to reflect increased client Social Security
receipts; and closing the 2024 LOBs Fund by recognizing Interest Earnings ($32,029), reducing Contingency
($59,841), and transferring remaining available resources ($91,870) to the Capital Investment Fund for future
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT DETAIL
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22050-350500 SSA-Rep Payee
2205680-540500 Rep Payee Fund
44020-381491 Fund 440: Interest Earnings
4404260-599100 Fund 440: Contingency
4409821-401021 Fund 440: Xfr to CIF Fund
21070-398044 Fund 210: Xfr from Fund 2024 LOBs Fund
2104260-559860 Reserve for Future Expenditures
Totals 1,847,285 1,847,285
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
June 15, 2026
County Attorney Memorandum of Understanding
NC General Statute 153A-114 states that the Board of Commissioners shall appoint a County
Attorney to serve at its pleasure and to be its legal adviser. The Board has contracted with The
Brough Law Firm, PLLC to serve as its County Attorney since March 2021.
An updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Brough Law Firm, PLLC is
before the board for approval. Section 5 has been updated to incorporate a new Compensation
Financial Impact:
Recommended Action:
Submitted By:
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NORTH CAROLINA
PERSON COUNTY
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
1. Parties. The parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (the “Memorandum”)
are Person County (the “County”) and The Brough Law Firm, PLLC (“Law Firm”).
2. Purpose. This Memorandum sets forth the understanding between the parties
concerning the nature and terms of the relationship under which the Law Firm serves as the County
Attorney.
3. Scope of Service. In consideration of the compensation set forth below, the Law
Firm shall perform for the County all of the legal services required by the County as set forth herein.
Such services shall include, without limitation, consultation with and legal advice to the Board of
Commissioners and County staff; attendance at the Board of Commissioners’ regular monthly
meetings, and special meetings upon request; attendance at meetings of other County boards upon
request; drafting and/or review of ordinances and other documents; representation of the County in
litigation as necessary and appropriate; and coordination with outside counsel assigned to handle
claims by insurance carriers. The Law Firm will accommodate the County’s requests with respect to
regular hours to be available in the County offices and related matters. Not included within the scope
of covered services are services customarily performed by outside bond counsel and real estate title
work requiring a formal opinion of title.
4. Services Performed Principally by T.C. Morphis, Jr.. The parties acknowledge and
agree that the services covered under this Memorandum shall generally be performed by T.C.
Morphis. However, the full resources of the Law Firm are available to the County and other members
of the firm may assist the County when requested to do so by the County or when Mr. Morphis is
unavailable. In addition, the Law Firm may subcontract with other firms or individuals to have
certain services performed for the County, such as title searches, in consultation with the County,
but the Law Firm shall remain responsible to the County for the quality and timeliness of these
services. Payment for these subcontracted services shall be made by the Law Firm and shall be
charged to the County on the Law Firm’s monthly invoice.
5. Compensation. The County shall pay to the Law Firm for legal services rendered
beginning on the effective date of this Memorandum of Understanding on a monthly basis according
to the services performed during each month. Monthly invoices shall indicate the number of hours
worked, and fees shall be calculated according to the attached Compensation for Services schedule.
The Board of Commissioners has requested that the Law Firm attend all meetings of the Board of
Commissioners, including regular, special and emergency meetings, unless otherwise directed.1 The
Law Firm also will attend meetings of the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment or other boards if
requested, and shall charge its usual hourly rate for each of these meetings.
1 The County Attorney ordinarily does not attend planning retreats and budget work sessions, but the Attorney will attend
these meetings upon request, at the applicable per-hour rate.
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Ordinary office expenses shall be charged in accordance with the attached Compensation for
Services schedule.
6. Amendment, Duration, Termination. This Memorandum shall govern the
relationship between the parties for the period beginning on the effective date of this Memorandum
and continuing unless and until terminated upon ten (10) days written notice by either party. Payment
shall be made for services rendered through the date of termination. Mutually acceptable changes to
this Memorandum, with respect to rates, scope of services or other matters, shall be made by duly
approved and executed written amendments.
This Memorandum of Understanding is executed by the parties this ____ day of June,
2026.
PERSON COUNTY THE BROUGH LAW FIRM, PLLC
BY: BY: /s/ T.C. Morphis, Jr.
Katherine Cathey, County Manager T.C. Morphis, Jr., County Attorney
ATTEST:
[SEAL]
Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by the NC Local Government Budget
and Fiscal Control Act.
Tracy Clayton, Chief Financial Officer
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COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES
Statements for services rendered by The Brough Law Firm, PLLC (the “Firm”) will be prepared at the end of
each calendar month for the work performed during the previous month. Your monthly statement will consist of
two parts: (i) an itemized breakdown of professional services and (ii) a list of expenses and advanced costs. The
professional services portion of your statement will be based upon the following Hourly Rates for the attorneys and
other staff who work on your case:
Hourly Rates
Attorney Current Rate Effective
07/01/2026
Effective
07/01/2027
Effective
07/01/2028
Senior Attorney
Associate
Legal Assistant
For meetings of all boards which the attorney is expected to attend regularly, either in-person or by alternative
means, the Firm will charge a reservation fee equal to one (1) hour of work billed at the Senior Attorney rate. If the
attorney attends the meeting, either in-person or by alternative means, the reservation fee will be credited against
the attorney’s fee for that meeting. If the attorney is not asked to attend the meeting, the fee will be charged to
reserve time on the attorney’s calendar. All other work performed by the Firm will be billed in increments of one
tenth (1/10th) of an hour at the Hourly Rates described above.
Your statement will indicate the services performed and the date, the attorney performing the services, the hourly
rate, and the total. It will also include an itemized list of additional expenses and advanced costs. These include:
• Photocopy charges for non-routine copying done for the client outside the office.
• Private express mail carriers such as Federal Express.
• Mileage and travel expenses outside Cabarrus, Chatham, Davie, Durham, Forsyth, Granville,
Guilford, Lee, Moore, Orange, Person, Stanly, and Wake counties.
• Filing, service of process, and other fees associated with litigation.
• Fees for recording deeds and other instruments.
Statements will be mailed by the 10th of each month and are overdue if payment is not received by the end of that
month. Interest at the rate of 1 ½% per month shall accumulate on balances not paid within thirty days after the
date such balances become overdue. Any retainer received from you will be deposited in our trust account and used
to pay your monthly statements. To the extent our statements exceed the retainer amount, payment will be
expected as indicated above. If payment in full is not received by the 15th of the month following the month in which
a statement is issued, no additional services will be performed on your behalf, and thereafter services will be
performed only if and to the extent that additional funds are deposited in our trust account to ensure payment of
our statements as they become due.
Payments can be made by check, credit card, or “e-check.” We will add a processing fee of 1.95% for Visa,
Mastercard, and Discover payments and a processing fee of 2.95% for other cards, including American Express. E-
check payments are limited to $5,000 per payment.
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
June 15, 2026
Amendment to the Resolution Establishing the 2026 Schedule of Regular Meetings for the
Person County Board of Commissioners
At its November 18, 2025 meeting, the Board of Commissioners approved the regular meeting
schedule for 2026. Before the Board is a Resolution Amending the 2026 Meeting Schedule to
add two additional meeting dates required for matters related to the General Obligation (GO)
Financial Impact:
Recommended Action:
County Board of Commissioners to include two additional meeting dates: July 6, 2026, and
Submitted By:
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RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING THE 2026 SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS
PERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, North Carolina General Statute 153A-40 requires boards of commissioners to hold a
regularly scheduled meeting at least once each month; and
WHEREAS, the Person County Board of Commissioners customarily meets in Commissioners’
Boardroom 215 in the Person County Office Building located at 304 South Morgan Street, Roxboro,
North Carolina, unless otherwise noted; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on March 2, 2026, the Board of Commissioners took action to change the
location of the March 16, 2026, and April 6, 2026, meetings to the Person County Office Building
Auditorium; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on June 15, 2026, the Board of Commissioners took action to add additional
meeting dates necessary for the GO Bond Referendum, specifically July 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. and
December 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Person County Board of Commissioners hereby
establishes the following Schedule of Regular Meetings for calendar year 2026:
January 5, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
January 20, 2026 (Tuesday) – 9:00 a.m.
February 2, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. *County Office Building Auditorium
February 17, 2026 (Tuesday) – 9:00 a.m. *Raleigh Regional Airport at Person County, Annual Retreat
March 2, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
March 16, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. *County Office Building Auditorium
April 6, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. *County Office Building Auditorium
April 20, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
May 4, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
May 18, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
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June 1, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
June 15, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
July 6, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
July 20, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
August 3, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
August 17, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
September 8, 2026 (Tuesday) – 6:00 p.m.
September 21, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
October 5, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
October 19, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
November 2, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
November 16, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
December 7, 2026 – 5:30 p.m. *County Office Building Auditorium
December 14, 2026 – 9:00 a.m.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be posted on the Board of
Commissioners’ bulletin board located outside Commissioners’ Meeting Room 215 in the Person County
Office Building at least ten (10) days prior to the first meeting to which it applies. The adopted Schedule
of Meeting dates shall also be posted on the County website and distributed through the Sunshine email
group.
Adopted this the 15th day of June 2026.
_______________________________________
Kyle Puryear, Chairman
Person County Board of Commissioners
Attest:
_______________________________________
Michele Solomon, NCCCC
Clerk to the Board of Commissioners
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
June 15, 2026
America 250 Update
Person County’s America 250 Planning Committee will provide a brief update on planned
activities for Summer 2026. America 250 is a nationwide initiative commemorating the 250th
anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, highlighting American history,
Financial Impact:
Recommended Action:
Submitted By:
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America 250 Update
PERSON COUNTY AMERICA 250 COMMITTEE
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Summer Activities -Library
•“TED Talk Philadelphia: Democracy” Screening (June 13)
•All Ages
•Genealogy Programs (June 20 & July 11)
•Adults
•Author Reading: “There Ought to be a Law” (June 26)
•Youth
•Oral History Project: “Let’s Get Personal” (July –December)
•All Ages
•Comic-Con American Heroes (July 13)
•All Ages
•Sappony Traveling Display & Presentation (August 8)
•All Ages
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Independence Day Activities -Uptown
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Feature Event -Museum
•Early America Living History Demonstration (September 12)
•Co-Sponsored by NC Cooperative Extension –Person County
•Liberty Tree Planting & Dedication by Master Gardeners
•Grants and Community Funding
•Staffed by Volunteers
“It will serve as a community gathering to inform residents about the people who came before us and encourage pride in the people we have become.”
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Promotional Materials -TDA
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Person County Committee Members
•Dana Blackwell, Chamber of Commerce
•Rev. Clevie Brandon, Faith Community
•Katie Ann Brann, Tourism Development Authority
•Teresa Burch, Person Veterans Council
•Lynda Clayton, City of Roxboro
•Carrie Currie,Person County Museum of History
•Brian Hart,Person County Government
•VACANT, Arts Council
•Julie Maybee,Tourism Development Authority
•Kelly Snow, The Courier-Times
•Kara Stewart, Sappony Tribe
•Kim Strickland, Person County Government
•Alan Whitlow, Person Veterans Council
•Von Yeager, Person County Public Library
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This year-long commemoration is supported through a grant from America 250 NC,a program of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
June 15, 2026
FY2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
The recommended five-year CIP that was presented to the Board of Commissioners on April
6, 2026, is before the Board for discussion, adjustments, and adoption.
The adoption of this CIP will allocate funding for the priority projects for the County, Person
County Schools, and Piedmont Community College for FY27. The document also sets the
priorities of projects for future fiscal years, although funding is only appropriated on an annual
basis, and the plan is reviewed annually. The total amount proposed for funding in FY27 is
$13,598,705. Of this amount $2,981,705 is from the County’ s general fund, including
Financial Impact:
Recommended Action:
Submitted By:
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Capital Improvement Plan
FY 2027-2031
Recommended
Katherine Cathey, County Manager Tracy Clayton, Chief Financial Officer
April 6, 2026
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Person County, North Carolina
Capital Improvement Plan
Table of Contents
Manager’s Letter to the Board of Commissioners ............................................ 1-2
Objectives and Procedures for the CIP .................................................................3
Criteria for Project Priority .....................................................................................4
Completed and Ongoing Projects ..................................................................... 5-7
Recommended and Not Recommended Projects ........................................... 8-12
Funding Schedule ......................................................................................... 13-15
Graph-Revenue Sources ..................................................................................... 16
Graph-Projects by Function ................................................................................. 17
Graph-Projects by Type ...................................................................................... 18
Person County’s Debt Service ...................................................................... 19-21
Future Debt Service Payments ........................................................................... 22
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PERSON COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY MANAGER
304 South Morgan Street, Room 212
Roxboro, NC 27573-5245
336-597-1720
Fax 336-599-1609
April 6, 2026
Dear Person County Board of Commissioners,
I am pleased to present Person County’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2027-2031 Recommended Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
The CIP is an important planning tool for our county, reflecting the Board of Commissioners’ priorities for large
capital projects costing more than $50,000. In addition to Person County Government, this plan also incorporates
the needs of our partner agencies, including Person County Schools (PCS) and Piedmont Community College (PCC),
given that counties are statutorily responsible for the provision of educational facilities. We also include capital
needs for two outside agencies for which the County owns the buildings, the Person County Museum of History and
the Person County Senior Center.
The development of this plan considers many factors including the current economic and fiscal climate, logistical
and financial constraints, as well as competing demands and priorities for County funds. The most critical capital
needs are those that address life-safety issues. Once those needs are identified, we work towards a balance of
needs and priorities. This plan identifies the anticipated funding sources needed to meet these priorities. Although
the projects in this plan span the next five years, the fiscal impacts extend far beyond. Projects that are financed
incur debt service payments typically over a 15- to 20-year period. Therefore, the full array of funding sources
needed to support the projects as well as potential impacts to future operating budgets are also presented. The
Board of Commissioners reviews the five-year CIP every year, but only funds the projects on an annual fiscal year
basis.
For the previous fiscal year (FY26), the Board of Commissioners appropriated $2,212,890 from the General Fund,
$217,688 from CIP fund balance, limited obligation bonds (LOBs) in the amount of $10,215,000, and funding from
other revenue sources to fund the CIP. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were designated for a mattress and
tire shredder for the recycling center in the amount of $506,910.
FY27 CIP requests total $20,053,160. Over the five-year plan, all requests total $132,206,947. The needs are great,
but with limited funding options, it is necessary to exclude and/or delay some projects. Proposed projects that are
not included in the recommended CIP due to limited funding options and competing priorities are Piedmont
Community College South Campus Renovations ($10,000,000) and Main Campus Backfill ($7,000,000) and new
Emergency Services Facility ($94,642,000).
The recommended FY27 CIP funding amount is $13,598,705. Like current year spending, next year’s funding sources
are diversified. The General Fund contribution is proposed at $2,777,705, and the Community Development
Projects Fund contributes $65,000. The remaining $204,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding is
allocated for one project. CIP fund balance will not be used. Two projects totaling $337,000 are contingent upon
receiving grants or other outside funding. In FY27, the County will issue $10,215,000 in limited obligation bonds
(LOBs) to finance accessibility, safety and security improvements at five elementary schools. The debt issuance was
originally planned for FY26 and has been delayed until FY27. Education projects account for $10,252,522 or 90.7%
of the FY27 Recommended CIP.
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County projects include plumbing upgrades at the Law Enforcement Center ($444,950), car camera upgrades for
the Sheriff’s Office ($148,104), a body scanner for the Detention Center ($204,000), and EMS ballistic protection
($62,000 contingent upon receipt of grant funding), ADA accessible playground updates ($65,000), athletic field
lighting upgrades ($59,800), and a public splash pad ($275,000, contingent upon grant funding). The FY27 CIP
includes $756,875 for IT systems projects, HVAC water pipe insulation, door locking security upgrades, and an
elevator modernization for PCC and $11,582,976 for various PCS projects, including accessibility, safety and security
improvements and heat pump and HVAC replacements.
An important element of this CIP is the debt service analysis and the tables and graph showing the future debt
service levels for Person County Government. The County’s total outstanding debt at June 30, 2026 will be $45.5M.
The County, working in partnership with Person County Schools, is planning to issue new debt, totaling $10,252,522
in FY27.
Please keep in mind that this Capital Improvement Plan is just that – a plan – and while a great deal of effort and
analysis have gone into this, it offers a starting point for annual comparisons, fiscal changes, unforeseen needs, and
a place where public discussion can begin. The CIP will continue to be reviewed throughout the year, presenting any
recommended changes to the Board for consideration. This review is critical as new information about our capital
needs, our fiscal health, financing tools, and existing project scheduling arises.
Person County Government takes great care and pride in being fiscally responsible. This CIP demonstrates our
commitment to provide not only sustainable infrastructure but improvements and enhancements to our
community and quality of life. County staff looks forward to working with the Board of Commissioners and our
community partners as we implement the FY 2027-2031 CIP.
Sincerely,
Katherine M. Cathey
County Manager
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Person County, North Carolina
Capital Improvement Plan
Objectives of a CIP:
• Establish a plan to organize long-term capital needs in a manner that promotes
discussion of priority, feasibility, timing, potential costs, financing options, and
future budget impacts.
• Limit projects included in the plan to those with a cost of $50,000 or greater.
• Provide an overview of capital requests submitted by County departments,
Piedmont Community College, and Person County Public Schools.
• Facilitate coordination and information sharing among the County, community
college, and public schools regarding capital planning.
Steps in developing a CIP:
• Identify capital needs for all departments and applicable County-funded
agencies.
• Evaluate and prioritize proposed projects in alignment with established criteria.
• Present recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding
project timing, priority, and potential financing options..
Categories of projects:
Person County Government
Piedmont Community College
Public Schools
• Each project includes a description, a timeline for construction and operating
costs, and the current status.
• Also included are graphs that summarize revenue sources, projects by function,
projects by type, and outstanding debt.
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Capital Improvement Plan
Criteria in determining project status:
Safety
• Is public health or safety a critical factor with regard to this project?
• What are the consequences if not approved?
Mandate
• Is the project required by legal mandates?
• Is the project needed to bring the County into compliance with any laws or
regulations?
Timing and Linkages
• What is the relationship to other projects, either ongoing or requested?
• Does the project relate to a County-adopted plan or policy?
Economic Impact
• Will this project promote economic development or otherwise raise the standard
of living for our citizens?
Efficiencies
• Will this project increase productivity or service quality, or respond to a demand
for service?
• Are there any project alternatives?
Service Impact
• Will this project provide a critical service or improve the quality of life for our
citizens?
• How will this project improve services to citizens and other service clients?
• How would delays in starting the project affect County services?
Operating Budget Impact
• What is the possibility of cost escalation over time?
• Will this project reduce annual operating costs in some manner?
• What would be the impact upon the annual operating budget and future operating
budgets?
Debt Management
• What types of funding sources are available?
• How reliable is the funding source recommended for the project?
• How would any proposed debt impact the County’s debt capacity?
• Does the timing of the proposed construction correspond to the availability of
funding?
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Person County, North Carolina
Capital Improvement Plan
Completed Projects
• Human Resources Software-NeoGov ($182,766)
• Virtual Infrastructure Upgrade ($381,127)
• PCOB HVAC System Upgrade ($998,889)
• Huck Sansbury ADA Accessible Playground ($150,900)
• Replace HVAC System-Public Library ($124,500)
• Body Cameras-Sheriff’s Dept ($60,205)
• Local Contingency 2024 LOBs ($168,000)
• P&R-Athletic field light/poles ($122,956)
• P&R-Outdoor Multi-purpose Courts ($63,000)
• P&R-Playground and Park Improvements ($104,546)
Piedmont Community College:
• General Education Building ($298,572)
• Science Lab Renovations ($600,000)
• Room Upfits B, C, G Buildings ($157,500)
Public Schools
• Earl Bradsher Fire Alarm System ($77,560)
• North Elementary Chiller Replacement ($332,270)
• PHS Stadium Restroom Improvements ($3,000,000)
• PHS-Repave Parking Lot ($300,000)
• Helena/Stories Creek W/H Pumps ($300,000)
• Helena-Replace Floor Tiles ($70,000)
• NMS rooftop-HVAC ($50,000)
Ongoing Projects
Person County Government:
New Roof-Inspection/Planning Building ($315,361) – Construction is complete;
awaiting warranty closeout prior to final payment. Closeout anticipated by April 2026.
Human Services Building Improvements ($2,000,000) – Work to date includes HVAC
repairs and roof leak mitigation. Roof replacement is anticipated for bidding in Summer
2026; additional funding may be required.
PCOB Replacement Windows ($525,000) – Still in engineering phase. Plan to issue
bid documents by end of April 2026.
Comprehensive Facility Study ($150,000) – Not started yet. Anticipated action by
Summer of 2026.
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LEC HVAC System Upgrade ($67,400) – In progress; completion expected June 2026
LEC Retrofit/upgrade plumbing ($248,100) – This project is in progress. Anticipated
completion of this phase by June 2026.
EMS Station North ($85,000) – Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) has been drafted
with Triple Springs VFD for building use. Concept plans developed; no expenditures to
date.
Emergency Services Radio Upgrade ($180,000) – About 75% of the communication
radios have been upgraded. This project also involves the installation of radio-activated
alerting systems at EMS Stations 1 and 2. This portion of the project is still in the
specification and bidding phase. Anticipated completion date is unknown.
Emergency Services Building Upgrades ($54,400) – This project is in the planning
stages with no anticipated date of completion.
ESI Rapid Response Units ($402,010) – Order placed for ESI Rapid Response Units;
delivery is pending. Project completion will occur upon receipt.
Emergency Services Building Bathroom ($83,000) – This project is in the planning
stages with no anticipated date of completion.
Convert Picnic Shelters to Cabins ($70,000) – Project is pending completion following
final electrical inspections scheduled this week, with anticipated completion in April 2026.
Railroad Trails Project ($480,000) - Purchase is pending coordination with NCDOT
and partners Anticipated completion by end of summer 2026.
Kirby Rebirth Project-Rooftop Event Space ($48,396) – Requested the selected
contractor to evaluate engineering options to address project challenges and support a
feasible path forward.
Kirby ADA Accessible Restrooms ($220,000)- In negotiation with the selected RFP
contractor; bids exceeded budget, and scope adjustments are in progress to align with
available funding.
Kirby ADA Accessible Elevator ($350,000) - In negotiation with the selected RFP
contractor; bids exceeded budget, and scope adjustments are in progress to align with
available funding.
Kirby ADA Repairs/Updates ($160,000) - Project is 80% complete with anticipated
finish by the end of April 2026.
Mayo Park-Additional RV Sites ($55,890) – Awaiting final electrical inspection. Project
anticipated to be complete in April 2026.
ADA Accessible Playground Updates ($130,000) – Project is 90% complete and
anticipated to be complete before Summer 2026.
Pickleball Courts ($90,000) - Quotes are being solicited. Start date is unknown.
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Piedmont Community College:
BDEC Entry ($60,000) – In progress; completion expected May 2026.
Exterior Improvements ($150,000) – Completion expected May 2026
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IT Systems ($342,750) – 25% complete; completion expected April 2026.
HVAC Pipe Insulation ($267,750) – Not started; completion expected September
2026.
Door Lock Security Upgrade ($200,000) – Completion expected May 2026.
Chiller Room Upgrades ($900,000) – In bid phase; completion expected July 2026.
HVAC Roof Waterline Repairs ($90,000) – Not started; completion expected
September 2026.
Public Schools:
2023 LOBs-Local Contingency ($1,379,024) – Ongoing support for PHS
Improvements Project; funded with bond proceeds. Final local funding needs remain
undetermined.
Asbestos and Lead Abatement ($100,000) – Project to address lead in water,
asbestos and lead-based paint inspections. The project is 85% complete.
SMS-Rooftop HVAC Units ( $100,000)- Project is in the final stages of completion.
All Schools-Replace Water Fountains ($97,000) – Water fountain replacement project
at all schools is in progress and nearing completion. Work started in Spring 2025 and is
anticipated to finish in Summer 2025
NMS, Woodland & PHS- Intercoms ($60,000) - Project is in the final stages of
completion.
Schools-Abate and Replace Flooring ($200,000) - Project to be completed during
Summer 2026 when students are out of school.
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Person County
Capital Improvement Plan
FY 2027-2031
Recommended Projects
YEAR
2027 General Services Plumbing Upgrade at LEC 444,950
Replacing the piping/controls will significantly reduce the repair
2027 Sheriff Motorola in Car Camera Upgrade 148,104
In-car camera systems are essential for modern law enforcement,
2027 Sheriff Detention Body Scanner 204,000
Implementing a body scanner is a critical safety and security
enhancement for detention operations and a widely recognized best
2027
Emergency
their safety may be compromised by on-scene violence. Without
ballistic protection, patient care is delayed until law enforcement
2027
Recreation, Arts &
Parks ADA Accessible Playground Updates 65,000 continuation from FY26 CIP project
2027
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Athletic Field Light/Pole Upgrades 59,800 continuation from FY26 CIP project
2027
Recreation, Arts &
Person County has no public aquatic facilities. A splash pad,
and equitable recreation for all ages. Recommend funding through
2027 PCC IT Systems 186,125 continuation from FY26 CIP project
2027 PCC HVAC Water Pipe Insulation 267,750 continuation from FY26 CIP project
2027 PCC Door Locking Security Upgrade 150,000 continuation from FY26 CIP project
2027 PCC Elevator Modernization in Library Commons 153,000
The 20+ year-old Library Commons elevator has had frequent
mechanical issues and extended outages over the past four years.
Parts are difficult to obtain, and the elevator is essential for ADA
2027 Public Schools
Debt Financing - Various Improvements to
10,215,000
tranche approved in March 2023. Estimated costs include $8.35M
construction/renovation, $868K engineering and planning, $300K
2027 Public Schools Contingency Funds - Local 535,976
Contingency funds from local County funding to use, as needed, for
the School Improvements Project (2023 LOBs).
2027 Public Schools
Helena & Stories Creek Elementary Schools
- Water Source Heat Pumps 412,000
2027 Public Schools Replace Jace & Controllers (all schools)200,000
Start a rotation at each site to replace control wiring, controllers, and
add bacnet to all HVAC Units. Units controllers are out of date.
2027 Public Schools PHS HVAC Installation 70,000
To install and put online 12 units that were purchased with ESSER
Funds.
2027 Public Schools SMS Band HVAC Unit 150,000
The current unit is 30+ years old and parts obsolete. The unit is not
repairable.
2028 General Services New Roof- PC Senior Center 674,889 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2028 General Services New Roof- Mayo Parks Buildings 169,379 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2028 General Services
New Roof - Emergency Communication
(911)145,293
2028
Emergency
Services ESI Rapid Response Units (RRU)120,000 Continuation of FY26 CIP
2028
Emergency
aluminum "V" nose trailer. This simulator allows participants of all
ages to be presented an immersive learning experience offering
opportunities for critical thinking, physical activity, hazard
2028
Recreation, Arts &
Parks ADA Accessible Playground Updates 65,000 Continuation of FY26 CIP
2028
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Athletic Field Light/Pole Upgrades 49,500 Continuation of FY26 CIP
2028
Recreation, Arts & Acquisition of property adjacent to
325,000
railroad corridor, and 501 Highway north would create a trailhead
access with immense economic development impact opportunities
2028
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Recommended Projects
2028
Recreation, Arts &
following gyms: Helena, Olive Hill, and Huck Sansbury. These
cosmetic updates include painting of the walls and rafters in all
2028 PCC IT Systems 186,125 Continuation of FY26 CIP
2028 PCC Door Locking Security Upgrade 150,000 Continuation of FY26 CIP
2028 PCC
Building A-Parking ADA Ramp and
300,000
and guests of the college. This expansion will allow for ADA
compliant handicap spaces and ADA compliant access to Building-
2028 PCC
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP)
245,000
HVAC units that have been identified and prioritized in PCC's
Facility Master Plan. Identified equipment is beyond useful life.
Chance of emergency repairs high and new units will be more
2028 Public Schools Replace Windows- South Elem 854,438
Original windows in the building are single-paned and have been
repaired numerous times due to damage and age. The windows
are no longer able to be repaired due to hardware and need
2028 Public Schools PHS-Replace Windows 300,000
Person High School’s 1960s-era windows are single-pane,
inefficient, and a safety risk. Replacement will improve security and
2028 Public Schools New Roof-Leaning Academy 304,306 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2028 Public Schools Replace Jace & Controllers (all schools)200,000 Continuation from FY27 CIP project
2028 Public Schools Replace Exterior Doors-All Schools 250,000
Replace all old exterior doors with new FRP style doors and
hardware. Exterior doors are old and are becoming hard to maintain.
This creates the possibility for doors to become unsecure
2028 Public Schools SMS Band HVAC Unit 150,000 Continuation from FY27 CIP project
2028 Public Schools Replace Electronic Door Locks - All Schools 150,000
Electronic door lock system is 15 years old and needs to be
replaced and upgraded to increase speed of service. The new
2028 Public Schools Elementary Playground Replacement(all)150,000
Start a rotation to replace playgrounds. Parts are becoming
obsolete and older playground equipment can pose a hazard if not
2028 Public Schools PHS Replace Olds HVAC Units 400,000
Continue to replace units not included in the ESSER Projects. The
units are 30+ years old. Project will be done in house. Request for
2028 Public Schools PHS Air handler Units 750,000
Install remaining air handler units that were not included in the
ESSER Projects. Current units are 30+ years old.
2028 Public Schools Upgrade Fire Alarm System @ Helena 200,000 Original system needs an upgrade.
2028 Public Schools
Remove & Replace Insulation Gym @
485,000
Insulation is deteriorating rapidly and is no longer viable. Current
2028 Public Schools Earl Bradsher Parking Lot 85,000 Pavement is in disrepair and needs to be repaved.
2028 Public Schools PHS Aux. Gym-Replace Bleachers 110,000
Need to replace bleachers due to the age (over 30 years old) and
operation of bleachers . Bleachers are wood and have inoperable
2029 General Services New Roof- PC Senior Center 124,046 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2029 General Services New Roof-Law Enforcement Center 1,190,687 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2029 General Services New Roof - Museum Complex 303,143 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2029 General Services New Roof - Mayo Park Enviro Center 176,455 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2029 General Services New Roof - Courthouse 167,092 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2029
Emergency
Services ESI Rapid Response Units (RRU)120,000 Continuation of FY26 CIP
2029
Recreation, Arts &
Parks ADA Accessible Playground Updates 65,000 Continuation of FY26 CIP
2029
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Athletic Field Light/Pole Upgrades 100,000 Continuation of FY26 CIP
Recreation, Arts &
Huck Sansbury’s tennis courts have been deemed unsafe and
unrepairable. Repeated resurfacing has resulted in recurring cracks
and liability concerns. Contractors advise against further patching
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Capital Improvement Plan
FY 2027-2031
Recommended Projects
2029
Recreation, Arts &
within the community. This project will provide for that community
space need by making these facilities climate-controlled and usable
2029
Recreation, Arts & needed by making these facilities climate-controlled and usable
2029
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Bike Lane & Walking Track Asphalt Repair 115,000
There is no safe place for kids to ride their bike, skate, skateboards,
or use a wheelchair in Person County
2029
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Gym Painting & Renovations 50,000 Continuation of FY28 CIP
2029 PCC Parking Lot-Repair, Seal and Stripe 75,000
Project consists of repairing damaged areas of asphalt, tarring of
cracks, sealing asphalt, and restriping. This work will prevent
further damage and the need for repaving. PCC anticipates
2029 PCC
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP)
Replacement 240,000
2029 Public Schools
Debt Financing - Various Improvements to
12,295,000
Debt-financed project to provide funds for improvements at various
schools in this second tranche of funding approved by the Board of
Commissioners in March 2023. This estimate includes $10.15M
construction/renovation, $1.055M engineering and planning, $300K
2029 Public Schools Contingency Funds - Local 842,353
Setting aside contingency funds from local County funding to use as
needed for the School Improvements Project.
2029 Public Schools New Roof - Person High School 205,315 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2029 Public Schools New Roof - School Bus Garage 226,478 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2029 Public Schools Replace Jace & Controllers (all schools)200,000 Continuation from FY27 CIP project
2029 Public Schools Elementary Playground Replacement(all)150,000 Continuation of FY28 CIP project
2029 Public Schools Replace Carpet -NMS 120,000
Remove carpet at Northern Middle School. Carpet is 15 years old,
worn, stained and needs to be replaced. Ends and edges are
2029 Public Schools Replace Gym Windows-SMS 200,000
Replace exterior windows in Southern Middle School Gym. Original
windows in the building are single-paned and have been repaired
numerous times due to damage and age. The windows are no
2030 General Services New Roof-Public Library Façade 123,070 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2030 General Services New Roof - Public Library 654,172 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2030 General Services New Roof - Airport Pumphouse 39,710 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2030
Emergency
Services ESI Rapid Response Units (RRU)92,000 Continuation of FY26 CIP
2030
Recreation, Arts &
Parks ADA Accessible Playground Updates 65,000 Continuation of FY26 CIP
2030
Recreation, Arts &
Parks Gym Renovations & Painting 50,000 Continuation of FY28 CIP
2030 PCC Parking Lot-Repair, Seal and Stripe 75,000 Continuation of FY29 CIP
2030 PCC
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP)
Replacement 190,000
2030 PCC One-Stop Shop 450,000
Create a campus Welcome Center and one-stop shop that will
house student support staff. This will include advising, registration,
business office, and financial aid. This project includes moving the
2030 Public Schools Contingency Funds - Local 172,647
Setting aside contingency funds from local County funding to use as
needed for the School Improvements Project.
2030 Public Schools New Roof- Woodland Elementary 1,217,295 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2030 Public Schools New Roof- Northern Middle School 457,023 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
2030 Public Schools Remove & Replace Floor Tiles 140,000
Tile has become worn and loose in some areas in the hallways and
cafeteria. This creates a possible tripping hazard for staff and
students. In addition, the age of the tile makes it difficult to clean
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FY 2027-2031
Recommended Projects
2030 Public Schools Elementary Playground Replacement(all)150,000 Continuation of FY28 CIP
2030 Public Schools SMS Replace Carpet 120,000
Carpet in the hallways and entryway is 15 years old, worn, stained
and needs to be replaced. Ends and edges have become frayed
and a potential tripping hazard. Replace current carpet with VCT
2030 Public Schools Repaint Interior-NMS 200,000
Repaint interior rooms and hallways at Northern Middle School.
Paint is chipping, stained and wear on the walls, has caused
2031
Recreation, Arts &
Parks ADA Accessible Playground Updates 65,000 Continuation of FY26 CIP
2031 PCC
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP)
Replacement 205,000
2031 PCS New Roof- Stories Creek Elemen.1,807,417 As recommended in the Roofing Study.
PCS Replace Intercom System NMS 100,000
Continued project to update obsolete intercom systems. Cost has
increased.
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Capital Improvement Plan
FY 2027-2031
Projects Not Recommended
DEPT PROJECT TITLE
PCC South Campus 10,000,000
PCC has state funding available for renovations and
equipment. Additional revenue sources and projected
The facilities vacated on the main campus due to the CHATT
project which includes: Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare
New Emergency Services
Funding is requested for architectural design, programming,
and grant support services to prepare for land acquisition and
construction of a consolidated Emergency Services facility.
The new building will co-locate Emergency Management,
Emergency Operations, EMS Administration, Community Risk
Reduction, and 911 Communications to meet current and
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Person County
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
2027-31
Recommended - Funding Schedule
General Fund Contribution 2,152,890 2,777,705 7,174,855 5,262,569 4,395,917 2,177,417 23,941,353
General Fund Contribution (ARPA
506,910 204,000 - - - - 710,910
CIP Fund Balance 217,688 - - - - - 217,688
EMS Ballistic Grant Funding 62,000 62,000 - - - - 124,000
SRT BWC Micro Grant (Body Cameras)30,000 - - - - - 30,000
Community Development Projects Fund
Balance 90,000 65,000 - - - - 155,000
PARTF Grant (Public Splash Pad)- 137,500 - - - - 137,500
Donations (Public Splash Pad)- 137,500 - - - - 137,500
State grant funds (PCRC Mattress/Tire
500,000 - - - - - 500,000
Debt Issuance (LOB's School
- 10,215,000 - 12,295,000 - - 22,510,000
Year Year Year Year Year Year PROJECT
Comprehensive Facilities Study 150,000 - - - - - 150,000
Replace HVAC System - Public Library 105,000 - - - - - 105,000
Upgrade HVAC System - LEC 60,000 - - - - - 60,000
Retrofit/upgrade plumbing - LEC 275,000 - - - - - 275,000
Plumbing upgrades - LEC - 444,950 - - - - 444,950
New Roof - Person County Senior Center - - 674,889 124,046 - - 798,935
New Roof - Mayo Park Buildings - - 169,379 - - - 169,379
New Roof - Emg Comm (911)- - 145,293 - - - 145,293
New Roof - Law Enforcement Center - - - 1,190,687 - - 1,190,687
New Roof - Museum Complex - - - 303,143 - - 303,143
New Roof - Mayo Park Enviro Center - - - 176,455 - - 176,455
New Roof - Courthouse - - - 167,092 - - 167,092
New Roof - Public Library - - - - 654,172 - 654,172
New Roof - Public Library Façade - - - - 123,070 - 123,070
New Roof - Airport Pumphouse - - - - 39,710 - 39,710
Motorola in Car Camera Upgrade - 148,104 - - - - 148,104
Detention Center Body Scanner - 204,000 - - - - 204,000
ESI Rapid Response Units (RRU)160,804 - 120,000 120,000 92,000 - 492,804
Emg Services Ballistic Protection 62,000 62,000 - - - - 124,000
Emg Services Building Bathroom
Renovations 83,000 - - - - - 83,000
Life Safety Education Simulator - - 195,925 - - - 195,925
Pickleball Courts 90,000 - - - - - 90,000
ADA Accessible Playground Updates 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 65,000 390,000
Athletic Field Light/Pole Upgrades 63,250 59,800 49,500 100,000 - - 272,550
Public Splash Pad - 275,000 - - - - 275,000
Acquisition of property adjacent to
Centennial Park - - 325,000 - - - 325,000
Multi-purpose Sport Fields - - 100,000 - - - 100,000
Gyms-Renovations & Painting - - 60,000 50,000 50,000 - 160,000
Planning
Year
TOTAL
REVENUE
Budget
Year
Planning
Year
Current
Year
Planning
Year
Planning
Year
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Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
2027-31
Recommended - Funding Schedule
Tennis Court Replacement - Huck
Sansbury - - - 240,000 - - 240,000
HVAC Installation-Helena Gym - - - 176,000 - - 176,000
HVAC Installation-Olive Hill Gym - - - 176,000 - - 176,000
Bike Lane & Walking Track Asphalt
Repair - - - 115,000 - - 115,000
Shredder for MRF 1,060,910 - - - - - 1,060,910
Year Year Year Year Year Year PROJECT
IT Systems 267,750 186,125 186,125 - - - 640,000
HVAC Water Pipe Insulation 267,750 267,750 - - - - 535,500
Door Locking Security Upgrade 200,000 150,000 150,000 - - - 500,000
Elevator Modernization in Library
Commons - 153,000 - - - - 153,000
Building-A Parking ADA Ramp and
Handicap - - 300,000 - - - 300,000
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP)
Replacement - - 245,000 240,000 190,000 205,000 880,000
Parking Lot-Repair, Seal and Stripe - - - 75,000 75,000 - 150,000
One-Stop Shop - - - - 450,000 - 450,000
Project Costs for Public Year Year Year Year Year Year PROJECT
Debt Financing - Various Improvements
to Schools
Construction/Renovation - 8,350,000 - 10,150,000 - - 18,500,000
A&E Fees - 868,400 - 1,055,600 - - 1,924,000
Issuance Costs - 300,000 - 300,000 - - 600,000
Contingency Funds-Financed - 696,600 - 789,400 - - 1,486,000
Contingency Funds-Local 299,024 535,976 - 842,353 172,647 - 1,850,000
South Elem-Replace Windows - - 854,438 - - - 854,438
PHS-Replace Windows - - 300,000 - - - 300,000
New Roof - Learning Academy - - 304,306 - - - 304,306
New Roof - School Bus Garage - - - 226,478 - - 226,478
New Roof - Person High School - - - 205,315 - - 205,315
New Roof - Woodland Elementary - - - - 1,217,295 - 1,217,295
New Roof - Northern Middle School - - - - 457,023 - 457,023
New Roof - Stories Creek Elemen.- - - - - 1,807,417 1,807,417
Helena & Stories Creek Elem-Water
Source Heat Pumps 150,000 412,000 - - - - 562,000
Replace Jace and Controllers (all
schools-on rotation)- 200,000 200,000 200,000 - - 600,000
SMS Band HVAC Unit - 150,000 150,000 - - - 300,000
PHS HVAC Installation - 70,000 - - - - 70,000
PHS Airhandler Units - - 750,000 - - - 750,000
SMS Gym-Remove and Replace
- - 485,000 - - - 485,000
PHS Replace Old HVAC Units - - 400,000 - - - 400,000
South Elem-Replace Exterior Doors - - 250,000 - - - 250,000
Helena-Upgrade Fire Alarm System - - 200,000 - - - 200,000 57
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Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
2027-31
Recommended - Funding Schedule
Elementary Playground Replacements
(ALL)- - 150,000 150,000 150,000 - 450,000
PHS/CCA-Install Electronic Door Locks - - 150,000 - - - 150,000
Replace Bleachers PHS Aux Gym - - 110,000 - - - 110,000
Earl Bradsher Parking Lot Paving - - 85,000 - - - 85,000
Replace Windows in Gym at Southern
Middle School - - - 200,000 - - 200,000
NMS Replace Carpet - - - 120,000 - - 120,000
SMS-Repaint Interior - - - - 200,000 - 200,000
NMS-Repaint Interior - - - - 200,000 - 200,000
Stories Creek-Remove and Replace
Floor Tiles - - - - 140,000 - 140,000
SMS-Replace Carpet - - - - 120,000 - 120,000
NMS-Replace Intercom Systems - - - - - 100,000 100,000
PHS-Abate and Replace Floor Tiles 200,000 - - - - - 200,000
Sources of Revenue for Current
Year
2025-26
Budget
Year
2026-27
Planning
Year
2027-28
Planning
Year
2028-29
Planning
Year
2029-30
Planning
Year
2030-31
TOTAL
REVENUE
SOURCES
General Fund Revenues - 274,000 1,038,000 1,312,000 2,201,000 2,139,500 6,964,500
Tire Disposal Fee (from neighboring
26,400 - - - - - 26,400
Mattress Fees 8,000 - - - - - 8,000
Total Sources of Revenue for Operating
34,400 274,000 1,038,000 1,312,000 2,201,000 2,139,500 6,998,900
Current
Year
2025-26
Budget
Year
2026-27
Planning
Year
2027-28
Planning
Year
2028-29
Planning
Year
2029-30
Planning
Year
2030-31
TOTAL
PROJECT
COSTS
Recreation, Arts & Parks
Public Splash PadMaintenance costs and
Chemicals - 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 50,000
Staffing (but not required)- 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 75,000
Person Industries/PCRC
Shredder for MRF (Fee Revenue)(34,400) - - - - - (34,400)
Debt Service
Debt payments-FY27 LOB's
issuance - 249,000 1,013,000 987,250 961,500 930,750 4,141,500
Debt payments-FY29 LOB's
issuance - - - 299,750 1,214,500 1,183,750 2,698,000
Note 3: Pink highlighted estimates include the revenues and expenditures associated with grant and donations
(ARPA).
Note 2: Orange highlighted estimates include the revenues and expenditures associated with available funding from the American Recovery Plan Act
Note 1: Yellow highlighted estimates include the revenues and expenditures associated with proposed debt issuances.
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Recommended - Revenue Sources
FY 2027 - 2031
Total % Revenue Sources
Description Current Year 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Totals % of Total
General Fund Contribution 2,659,800 2,981,705 7,174,855 5,262,569 4,395,917 2,177,417 24,652,263 50.9%
Debt Proceeds - 10,215,000 - 12,295,000 - - 22,510,000 46.4%
Grant Funding 592,000 199,500 - - - - 791,500 1.6%
CIP Fund Balance 217,688 - - - - - 217,688 0.4%
Community Development
0.3%
0.3%
Totals
50.9%
46.4%
1.6%
0.4%
0.3%
0.3%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%
General Fund Contribution
Debt Proceeds
Grant Funding
CIP Fund Balance
Community Development Projects Fund Balance
Donations (Public Splash Pad)
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Person County Capital Improvement Plan
Recommended - by Function
FY 2027 - 2031
Total % CIP Projects by Function
Description Current Year 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Totals % of Total
General Government 9.9%
2.6%
4.8%
2.2%
Education - PCC 7.4%
Education - Schools 73.1%
Totals
Gen Gov't
9.9%Public Safety 2.6%
Culture & Recreation
4.8%
Education -PCC 7.4%
Education -
Schools 73.1%
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Person County Capital Improvement Plan
Recommended - by Type
FY 2027 - 2031
Total % CIP Projects by Type
Description Current Year 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Totals % of Total
Construction/Renovation 38.7%
Other B&G Improvements 23.6%
Roofing Replacements 16.5%
12.4%
Equipment/Software
5.5%
Paving Projects 3.1%
0.2%
Totals
#REF!
38.7%
23.6%
16.5%
12.4%
5.5%
3.1%
0.2%
0.0%5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%35.0%40.0%45.0%
Construction/Renovation
Other B&G Improvements
Roofing Replacements
Planning & Consulting
Equipment/Software Upgrades
Paving Projects
Property Acquisitions
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Person County's Debt Service
Current Outstanding Debt
Interest Outstanding Fiscal
2012 SMS &
portion of PHS
Re-roofing
(QSCB)
Re-roofing construction for Southern Middle School and a portion of Person High School; financed through a Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB).
2015 PCRC &
Various Re-
roofing Projects
Purchase, renovation and re-roofing of the existing Person County Recycling Facility, and re-roofing construction for the Kirby Civic Auditorium and Earl Bradsher Preschool.
2017 Person
County Senior
Center Project
Acquisition and improvements of existing facility (formerly “Total Fitness Center”) to be location of Person County Senior Center.
2018 Towers &
Other Building
Improvements
Construction of public safety communication towers; Huck Sansbury HVAC and improvements to various school buildings.
15 years 3.51% 1,879,888 2033
Improvements
(LOBs-Tier 1)
Construction and renovations to Person High School to include ADA and security improvements, and removal of parking areas.
2024 LOBs
Property
Acquisitions,
PI/MRF Merger,
South
Elementary
School Re-
Acquisition of Human Services Building, Carolina Pride Building (PCC CHATT), renovation and upfits to the Recycling Center in preparation of merging facilities with Person Industries, and re-roofing construction of South Elementary School.
20 years 5% 26,160,100 2045
SERVICE
OUTSTANDING $45,537,735
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Current Debt Analysis
There are two standard ratios that measure debt service levels and the capacity for taking on
additional debt. These ratios and their meaning for Person County are described as follows:
Debt to Assets Ratio: This ratio measures the County's leverage by showing the extent to
which total assets are financed with long-term debt. It is calculated as long-term debt divided by
total assets. A lower ratio generally indicates more conservative use of debt and stronger
financial flexibility, while a higher ratio may reflect greater reliance on borrowed funds.
As of the end of FY 2024, Person County's debt to assets ratio (previously 6%) increased to
12%. This compares very favorably to the peer group average of 18% (median 16%) among the
22 counties in our population group (25,000–49,999). Person County tied for the 4th highest debt
to asset ratio in this group due to the 2023 LOBs issuance for PHS ADA improvements. This
strong relative position reflects prudent and conservative management of leverage.
The ratio has trended downward over the past several years due to regular debt paydown—from
11% in FY 2020, 9% in FY 2021, 8% in FY 2022, and 6% in FY 2023—demonstrating a
strategic approach to debt management. The significant increase expected in FY 2025 to
approximately 24% results primarily from the new debt issuance for approximately $21 million in
August 2024 for property acquisitions, Recycling Center construction/renovation (to support
merging Person Industries), and elementary school re-roofing. These capital investments will
bring the ratio closer to the peer group average while addressing critical infrastructure needs.
A stable or gradually changing ratio is viewed positively by credit agencies, as it signals
disciplined and strategic asset and debt management.
Person County's
FY Debt to Assets Ratio
2020 11%
2021 9%
2022 8%
2023 6%
2024 12%
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Debt Service Ratio: Measures the portion of expenditures committed to annual debt service and
indicates service flexibility. It is calculated as annual debt service divided by total expenses plus
debt principal. General accounting guidance discourages ratios above the 15% maximum
benchmark, as higher levels can limit service flexibility. At FY 2024, Person County's debt
service ratio was 5%, matching the peer group average and median of 5% among 22 counties in
the 25,000-49,999-population group. Person County ties for the 3rd lowest ratio in the group
despite ranking 2nd highest in total expenditure and 11th highest in annual debt service. The
ratio has remained low and stable due to consistent debt paydown. The new debt issuances for
approximately $21 million for property acquisitions, Recycling Center upgrades (to support
merging Person Industries), and elementary school re-roofing—will increase the ratio in FY
2025, bringing it closer to the peer average while staying well below the 15% benchmark and
maintaining solid service flexibility.
Debt Service
FY 2024 Ratio
Person County 5%
Population Group 5%
Maximum Benchmark 15%
Proposed Debt Service
The County’s 5-year CIP plan
includes two additional debt issuances in FY 2027 and FY 2029. These represent the remaining
two tiers of a three-tier Limited Obligation Bond (LOB) financing package approved by the Board
of Commissioners on March 20, 2023. The first tier of $12.725 million was issued in November
2023 for ADA and safety improvements at Person High School. The remaining tiers will fund
similar improvements at various elementary and middle schools. A $0.0025 cent tax rate
increase adopted in FY 2024 will cover principal and interest payments on all three tiers. Person
County agreed to locally fund the $3 million appropriated in FY 2024 for Person High School
stadium improvements and Person County Schools has agreed to reduce the draw from the
remaining LOB tiers.
These planned issuances consist of:
• Tier 2 (FY 2027 / calendar year 2026): $10.215 million LOB for planning, construction,
and renovation improvements at Stories Creek Elementary, South Elementary, Oak Lane
Elementary, Helena Elementary, and Earl Bradsher Preschool.
• Tier 3 (FY 2029 / calendar year 2028): $12.295 million LOB for planning, construction,
and renovation improvements at Southern Middle School, Northern Middle School,
Woodland Elementary, North End Elementary, and North Elementary.
The addition of this new debt totals $22.51 million. Although significant, reserves accumulated in
prior years have limited the tax impact to the $0.0025 cent increase already adopted for FY
2024. The County will continue to monitor debt service reserves, analyze impacts on the
operating budget, and consider economic conditions and interest rates when evaluating future
debt recommendations.
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Future Debt Service
Fiscal Year
Ending
2012
School Roofing 2015
2017
Senior Center &
Various Roofing
Towers & Other
Building
Improvements
2023
PHS
Improvements
Acquisitions &
School Roof
Improvements Total Current
Year to Year
Change in
Current
2027 219,095 107,700 176,006 381,818 1,142,000 1,804,250 3,830,869 (257,583)
2028 106,470 104,900 172,060 370,411 1,111,500 1,756,750 3,622,091 (208,778)
2029 - 102,100 168,115 359,003 1,081,000 1,709,250 3,419,468 (202,623)
2030 - - 164,169 347,596 1,050,500 1,661,750 3,224,015 (195,453)
2031 - - 160,224 212,285 1,020,000 1,614,250 3,006,759 (217,256)
2032 - - 156,284 106,143 989,500 1,566,750 2,818,676 (188,083)
2033 - - - 102,633 959,000 1,519,250 2,580,883 (237,794)
2034 - - - - 928,500 1,471,750 2,400,250 (180,633)
2035 - - - - 898,000 1,424,250 2,322,250 (78,000)
2036 - - - - 867,500 1,371,875 2,239,375 (82,875)
2037 - - - - 837,000 1,324,625 2,161,625 (77,750)
2038 - - - - 801,625 1,277,375 2,079,000 (82,625)
2039 - - - - 771,375 1,230,125 2,001,500 (77,500)
2040 - - - - 741,125 1,182,875 1,924,000 (77,500)
2041 - - - - 710,875 1,135,625 1,846,500 (77,500)
2042 - - - - 680,625 1,088,375 1,769,000 (77,500)
2043 - - - - 650,375 1,045,850 1,696,225 (72,775)
2044 - - - - 620,125 1,008,050 1,628,175 (68,050)
2045 - - - - - 967,075 967,075 (661,100)
2046 - - - - - - - (967,075)
Totals 325,565$ 314,700$ 996,858$ 1,879,888$ 15,860,625$ 26,160,100$ 45,537,735$ (4,088,452)$
Fiscal Year
Ending Total Current
FY27 Various
School
Improvements
FY29 Various
School
Improvements Total Proposed
Adjusted
Year to Year
Change with
Proposed
2027 3,830,869 249,000 - 4,079,869 (8,583)
2028 3,622,091 1,013,000 - 4,635,091 555,222
2029 3,419,468 987,250 299,750 4,706,468 71,377
2030 3,224,015 961,500 1,214,500 5,400,015 693,547
2031 3,006,759 930,750 1,183,750 5,121,259 (278,756)
2032 2,818,676 905,250 1,153,000 4,876,926 (244,333)
2033 2,580,883 879,750 1,122,250 4,582,883 (294,044)
2034 2,400,250 854,250 1,091,500 4,346,000 (236,883)
2035 2,322,250 828,750 1,060,750 4,211,750 (134,250)
2036 2,239,375 803,250 1,030,000 4,072,625 (139,125)
2037 2,161,625 777,750 999,250 3,938,625 (134,000)
2038 2,079,000 752,250 968,500 3,799,750 (138,875)
2039 2,001,500 726,750 937,750 3,666,000 (133,750)
2040 1,924,000 701,250 907,000 3,532,250 (133,750)
2041 1,846,500 675,750 876,250 3,398,500 (133,750)
2042 1,769,000 650,250 845,500 3,264,750 (133,750)
2043 1,696,225 624,750 814,750 3,135,725 (129,025)
2044 1,628,175 599,250 784,000 3,011,425 (124,300)
2045 967,075 573,750 753,250 2,294,075 (717,350)
2046 - 548,250 722,500 1,270,750 (1,023,325)
2047 - 522,750 691,750 1,214,500 (56,250)
2048 - - 661,000 661,000 (553,500)
2049 - - 625,250 625,250 (35,750)
2050 - - - - (625,250)
Totals 45,537,735$ 15,565,500$ 18,742,250$ 79,845,485$ (4,088,452)$
Above chart displays
Person County's current
debt service schedule, which decreased from
$50M to $46M at FYE
2026 due to paydown of
debt.
The chart to the right includes anticipated debt for the second and third tiers of school improvements in FY27 and FY29. The total outstanding debt service increases by $34.3M over the next three years from the additional debt.
The graph below
represents the County's
outstanding debt service
over a 10-year period,
which includes the effect
of the new debt through
FY2029.
$12.6 $10.5 $8.7 $7.1
$24.0
$49.6
$65.2 $61.1 $57.0
$71.1
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
50.0
60.0
70.0
80.0
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027*2028*2029*
(Millions)
Estimate
Outstanding Debt Service
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
June 15, 2026
FY27 Budget Ordinance
General Statute 159-13(a) states the annual budget must be adopted by July 1. The budget
ordinance may be adopted at any regular or special meeting at which a quorum is present by a
majority of those present and voting. The Ordinance for FY27 is before the Board for adoption
having fulfilled the legal requirements, including the conducting of a public hearing.
During the June 4, 2026, budget work session, the Board voted 4-1 to direct staff to prepare a
budget ordinance incorporating the following:
• 1¢ property tax decrease,
• Fund balance appropriation increase,
• Contingency funding for public safety pay, and
• All seven recommended positions.
The final adjustments from Recommended to Adopted Budget summary is attached and reflects
Financial Impact:
Recommended Action:
Submitted By:
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Adjustments from Recommended to Adopted Budget
Revenue Expenditure
Tax Rate
(1 cent =
Recommended Budget 88,394,567 88,394,567
Revenues Reduce tax rate from $.63 to $.62 (100-310110; 100-313200)(780,314) (0.98)
Increase Sales Tax (100-316000)224,000 0.28
Increase Fund Balance Appropriation (10090-399991)780,314 0.98
Expenditures Increase Contingency- Salary Adjustment (1009910-499700)224,000 0.28
88,618,567 88,618,567 0.00
Difference of Amended Changes over (under) Recommended 224,000 224,000 0.28
6,896,750 6,896,750 0.00
8,600,112 8,600,112 0.00
1,150,000 1,150,000 0.00
2,935,463 2,935,463 0.00
90,000 90,000 0.00
2,884,479 2,884,479 0.00
403,075 403,075 0.00
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Adjustments from Recommended to Adopted Budget
Revenue Expenditure
Tax Rate
(1 cent =
909 909 0.00
1,700,079 1,700,079 0.00
98,000 98,000 0.00
284,249 284,249 0.00
224,000 224,000
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PERSON COUNTY,
NORTH CAROLINA
2026-2027
BUDGET ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of Person County, North Carolina (the “Board”):
Section 1. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the operation of the
county government and its activities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30,
2027, in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for this county and by function
as listed below:
Section 2. The appropriations to the Board of Education for current expense, firstly, shall be made from
any funds that are dedicated to the use of the schools and secondly, shall be made from general county
revenues to the extent necessary. Capital expenditures for schools are budgeted in the Capital
Investment Fund, and are funded to the extent of the amount available for capital appropriations.
Capital outlay for schools will be expended within the approved appropriation subject to receipt of
invoices and appropriate documentation from the schools, and reviewed by the Person County Finance
Office.
The appropriations made and revenues estimated hereafter shall be for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
EXPENDITURES AMOUNT
PERCENT OF
BUDGET
TOTAL GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS $ 88,618,567 100.0%
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Section 3. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund:
Section 4. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Self-Funded Health Insurance Fund
for the allocation of costs associated with the County’s self-insured group health insurance program:
Section 5. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Self-Funded Health
Insurance Fund:
Section 6. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Capital Investment Fund (CIF) for
the County’s debt service payments, regular capital outlay for Person County Schools and Piedmont
Community College, lottery payments associated with the Schools, and the transfer of funds in
support of the capital improvement projects that are reported in the CIP Capital Project Fund:
Ad Valorem Taxes $ 49,780,306 56.2%
Local Option Sales Taxes 14,578,800 16.4%
Other Taxes 950,700 1.1%
Licenses and Permits 930,600 1.1%
Intergovernmental Revenues 9,394,300 10.6%
Interest Earnings 1,501,000 1.7%
Charges for Services 6,044,334 6.8%
Other Revenues 834,019 0.9%
Transfers from Other Funds 152,744 0.2%
Transfers from Component Unit 254,000 0.3%
Fund Balance Appropriated 4,197,764 4.7%
Self-Funded Health Insurance $ 6,896,750
Health Plan Premiums $ 6,378,444
Interest Earnings 72,316
Other Miscellaneous Contributions 445,990
$ 6,896,750
Debt Service $ 3,830,871
Schools Capital & Tech Outlay 982,736
Schools Lottery Expense 750,000
PCC Capital Outlay 54,800
Transfer to CIP Fund 2,981,705
$ 8,600,112
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Section 7. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Capital Investment Fund
(CIF) for funding the County’s debt service, Person County Schools and Piedmont Community College
regular capital expense, lottery projects for the Schools, and capital improvement projects:
Section 8. The following amount is hereby appropriated in the Social Services Representative Payee
Fund, to manage expenditures with funds belonging to individuals who are unable to maintain those
funds themselves:
Section 9. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Social Services
Representative Payee Fund:
Section 10. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Person Industries & PI Material
Recovery Facility (MRF) Fund:
Section 11. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Person Industries & PI
Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Fund:
Section 12. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Sheriff’s Execution Fund, which
accounts for collections by the Sheriff of small claims remitted to the Clerk of Court and collection of
commissions remitted to the County:
Section 13. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Sheriff’s Execution Fund:
Total $ 8,600,112
Total $ 2,935,463
Total $ 2,935,463
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Section 14. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Fire Tax District Fund, which was
established to provide for all operating and capital funding of the local volunteer fire and rescue
departments:
Section 15. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Fire Tax District Fund:
Section 16. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Emergency Telephone System
Fund:
Section 17. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Emergency Telephone
System Fund:
Section 18. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Revolving Loan Fund, which was
established to provide loans to small businesses to promote economic development:
Section 19. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Revolving Loan Fund:
Section 20. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Economic Catalyst Fund for future
industrial incentives and expansion efforts of current industry facilities:
Section 21. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Economic Catalyst Fund:
Section 22. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Water and Sewer Construction
Reserve Fund for the future funding of water and sewer construction:
Fire Tax District $ 2,884,479
Ad Valorem Taxes $ 2,884,479
Emergency Telephone System $ 403,075
Fund Balance Appropriation $ 403,075
Reserved for Small Business Loans $ 909
Other Revenues 907
Investment Earnings 2
$ 909
Industrial Recruitment Incentives $ 1,700,079
Transfer from General Fund 250,000
Interest Earnings 50,000
Fund Balance Appropriation 1,400,079
$ 1,700,079
Reserve for Water and Sewer Construction $ 98,000
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Section 23. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Water and Sewer
Construction Reserve Fund:
Section 24. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Stormwater Fund for funding the
Stormwater Management Utility’s responsibilities for protection, restoration, and management of
stormwater quality:
Section 25. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the Stormwater Fund for
funding the Stormwater Management Utility’s responsibilities for protection, restoration, and
management of stormwater quality:
Section 26. There is hereby levied a tax at the rate of $0.62 per $100 valuation of property listed for
taxes as of January 1, 2026 for the purpose of raising revenues from property taxes included in “Ad
Valorem Taxes” in the General Fund in Section 3 of this Ordinance.
This rate of tax is based on an estimated total valuation of property for the purpose of taxation of
$7,521,658,475 and an estimated collection rate of 98.5%. In addition to these revenues, the County
is also including registered motor vehicle tax revenues collected by the North Carolina License Plate
Agencies, which is budgeted to generate $3,422,038 in revenues.
Section 27. There is hereby levied a tax at the rate of $0.04 per $100 valuation of property listed for
taxes as of January 1, 2026 for the purpose of raising revenues from fire service protection district taxes
included in "Ad Valorem Taxes" in the Fire Tax District Fund in Section 15 of this Ordinance. This rate
of tax is based on an estimated total valuation of property for the purpose of taxation of $6,491,845,996
and an estimated collection rate of 99.95%. In addition to these revenues, the County is also including
licensed motor vehicle tax revenues collected by the North Carolina License Plate Agencies, which is
budgeted to generate $187,906 in revenues.
Section 28. Charges for services and fees by County departments, excluding those established by
state statute, are levied in the amounts set forth in the attached Fee Schedule. (Attachment 1)
Section 29. The budget officer is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund as
contained herein under the following conditions:
a. Can transfer amounts between objects of expenditure within a department and between
departments within the same functional area without limitation and without a report to the Board
of Commissioners.
Total $ 284,249
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b.Can transfer amounts up to $10,000 between functional areas of the same fund with an official
report on such transfers at the next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
c.Cannot transfer any amount between funds or from the regular contingency appropriation within
any fund, except for a transfer of any amount from the Information Technology Systems
Fund for technology-related items, and the Fleet Management Fund without a report to the Board
of Commissioners.
d. Can authorize amendments as requested by the Chief Financial Officer at the end of the fiscal
year in order to maintain budgetary compliance for the reporting of leases (GASB 87),
subscription-based information technology agreements (GASB 96), and the Social Services
Representative Payee Fund, Fines & Forfeitures, and Sheriff’s Execution Fund (GASB 84)
without a report to the Board of Commissioners.
Section 30. The County Manager, or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute contractual
documents under the following conditions:
a.Can execute contracts for construction repair projects which do not require formal competitive
bid procedures.
b.Can execute contracts for: (1) purchase of apparatus, supplies and materials, or equipment
which is within budgeted department appropriations, (2) leases of personal property for a
duration of one year or less and within budgeted departmental appropriations, and (3) services
which are within department appropriations.
c.Can execute grant agreements to or from public and nonprofit organization that are within
budgeted appropriations, unless grantor organization requires execution by the Board of
Commissioners.
d.Can execute contracts, as the lessor/lessee of real property, which are of one-year duration or
less, if funds are within budgeted appropriations.
e.Can execute contracts for consultant services, which consultant fees are estimated to be less
than $10,000 and if funds are within budgeted appropriations.
f.As provided in G.S. 143-64.32, the County Manager is authorized to exempt, in writing, contracts
for design services (architectural, engineering, surveying, construction management-at-risk
services, and design-build services) from the qualifications-based selection requirements of G.S.
143-64.31, et seq. (i.e. the "mini-Brooks Act") if the estimated fee is less than $50,000.
Section 31. The Chief Financial Officer may make cash advances between funds during the fiscal year
without reporting to the Board of Commissioners. Any advances outstanding at fiscal year-end must
be reported to the board except those involving funds where grant revenues or unreimbursed debt
proceeds arise from prior county expenditures.
Section 32. Copies of the Budget Ordinance shall be furnished to the Budget Officer, the Chief
Financial Officer, and the Tax Administrator for direction in the carrying out of their duties.
Adopted this the 15th day of June 2026.
___________________________________
Kyle Puryear, Chairman
Person County Board of Commissioners
___________________________________
Michele Solomon, Clerk to the Board
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FY 2026-2027 Adopted
Fee Schedule
Department Fee Type FY26 Adopted FY27 Recommended
Animal Services
Adoption Fees
Cats/Kittens/Puppies Altered in Care NEW $120
Altered Animals Prior to intake NEW $60
Unaltered Dogs NEW $60
Senior Dog/Cat NEW $20
Adoption Fee - includes age appropriate vaccinations & microchip $60.00 REMOVE
Reclaim Fees
1st Offense Reclaim $25.00 $35
2nd Offense Reclaim (in one year period)$50.00 no change
3+ Offense Reclaim (in one year period)$100.00 no change
Altered Pet overnight holding fee NEW $5
Unaltered/Quarantine Overnight holding fee $15.00 no change
Animal Fees
Deposit fee for Humane Dog or Cat Trap $25.00 no change
Owner Surrender $40.00 no change
Rescue Pull Fees NEW $40
Vaccination Fees REMOVE
1 yr Rabies Vaccine (if unvaccinated or no proof of vaccination)$10.00 REMOVE
5 way Vaccine $10.00 REMOVE
Heartworm Test $15.00 REMOVE
Bordetella Intranasal Vaccine $10.00 REMOVE
Feline Leukemia and FIV Test $15.00 REMOVE
External Parasite Treatment $20.00 REMOVE
Deworming REMOVE
Under 60lbs $15.00 REMOVE
Over 60lbs $20.00 REMOVE
Citations
No current or displayed Rabies Tag $50.00 no change
Permitting a dog to run at large $50.00 no change
Allowing a female "in heat" to run at large $50.00 no change
Cruelty to animals $100.00 no change
Interfering with an Animal Services Officer $100.00 no change
Nuisance $50.00 no change
Leaving a dangerous dog unattended $250.00 no change
Recreation Arts and Parks
Mayo Park Cabins
Small (Per Night)$60.00 no change
Large (Per Night)$70.00 no change
Lookout Area Cabin NEW $80
Camp Sites
RV (1-18) (Per Night)$30.00 no change
Non-Waterfront Primitive Sites (19-30) (Per Night)$20.00 no change
Non-Waterfront Group Site (Per Night)$75.00 no change
Shelters (Numbered 1-8)
Four Hours or Less $30.00 no change
Four Hours or More $55.00 no change
Environmental Education and Community Center
Resident (Hourly)$45.00 no change
Resident (Daily, 8 Hours)$250.00 no change
Resident (Daily with Special Use Permit, 8 hours)$275.00 no change
Resident Deposit $200.00 no change
Non-Resident (Hourly)$65.00 no change
Non-Resident (Daily, 8 Hours)$350.00 no change
Non-Resident (Daily with Special Use Permit, 8 hours)$375.00 no change
Non-Resident Deposit $350.00 no change
Amphitheatre
Local Non-Profit Agencies (Rental)$175.00 no change
Local Non-Profit Agencies Rehearsal (Per Hour)$30.00 no change
Private Organizations (Rental)$325.00 no change
Private Organizations Rehearsal (Per Hour)$55.00 no change
Private Organizations or Individuals; Non-Performance (Rental)$250.00 no change
Private Organizations or Individuals; Non-Performance Rehearsal (Per Hour)$20.00 no change
Resident Security Deposit $200.00 no change
Non-Resident Security Deposit $200.00 no change
Staffing of Rangers and Officers for the rental or events (Requested)$30.00 per hour no change
Special Use Permit for Environmental Education Center/Amphitheater $50.00 no change
Canoes, Kayaks and Paddle Boards
Four Hours or Less (Per Vessel)$15.00 no change
Half Day (8 Hours) (Per Vessel)$20.00 no change
Full Day (24 Hours) (Per Vessel)$25.00 no change
Weekend (48 Hours) (Per Vessel)$45.00 no change
Security Deposit $25.00 no change
Horse Shoes $5.00 no change
Attachment 1
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FY 2026-2027 Adopted
Fee Schedule
Department Fee Type FY26 Adopted FY27 Recommended
Corn Hole Set $10.00 no change
Lake Maps
Purchased at Office (Each)$10.00 no change
Purchased by Mail or (Internet)$11.00 no change
Bundle of Fire Wood $5.00 no change
RV Dump Station (Non-Camper) Per Use $30.00 no change
EECC Equipment
Chairs and Tables
Resident Chairs (Indoor)$0.50 no change
Resident Chairs (outdoor)$1.50 no change
Resident Tables (Indoor)$2.00 no change
Resident Tables (outdoor)$3.00 no change
Non-Resident Chairs (Indoor)$2.00 no change
Non-Resident Chairs (Outdoor)$1.50 no change
Non-Resident Tables (Indoor)$3.00 no change
Non-Resident Tables (Outdoor)$4.50 no change
AV Equipment
Resident Hourly (Per Unit)$5.00 no change
Resident Daily (Per Unit) (8 Hours)$25.00 no change
Non-Resident Hourly (Per Unit)$7.50 no change
Non-Resident Daily (Per Unit) (8 Hours)$40.00 no change
Power Point Projector
Resident Hourly $10.00 no change
Resident Daily (8 Hours)$50.00 no change
Non-Resident Hourly $15.00 no change
Non-Resident Daily (8 Hours)$75.00 no change
Kirby Auditorium and
Second Floor Rental Rental
Auditorium -Private for Profit Performance $325.00 no change
Auditorium -Private Non-Profit Org Performance $225.00 no change
Auditorium -School and Government Org N/A no change
Auditorium -Private for Profit Rehearsal $30.00 per hour no change
Auditorium -Private Non-Profit Rehearsal $30.00 per hour no change
Auditorium and Entire Second Floor -Private for Profit Rehearsal $700.00 per day no change
Second Floor - Private Non-Profit Studio/Terrace Rental $15.00 per hour, $60.00 per day no change
Second Floor - Private for Profit Studio/Terrace Rental $20.00 per hour, $80.00 per day no change
Second Floor - Private Non-Profit Hall Rental $22.50 per hour, $90.00 per day no change
Second Floor - Private for Profit Hall Rental $30.00 per hour, $120.00 per day no change
Second Floor - Private Non-Profit Entire Main Hall Rental $45.00 per hour, $180.00 per day no change
Second Floor - Private for Profit Entire Main Hall Rental $60.00 per hour, $240.00 per day no change
Second Floor - Private Non-Profit Whole Floor Rental $75.00 per hour, $300.00 per day no change
Second Floor - Private for Profit Whole Floor Rental $100.00 per hour, $400.00 per day no change
Learning Studio Space Rental $20.00 per hour no change
Gallery Rental During Shows (In Addition to Auditorium Rental)$25.00 per hour no change
Lighting Technician $19.00 per hour no change
Spotlight Technician $13.00 per hour no change
Spotlight Equipment (Categories II&III)$10.00 per hour no change
Video Services $25.00 per hour no change
Sound Technician $19.00 per hour no change
Sound Equipment (Categories II&III rehearsal)$10.00 per hour no change
Sound Equipment (Non-profit performance)$10.00 per hour no change
Sound Equipment (Private Performance)$50.00 per performance no change
Piano/Digital Piano Rental $50.00 per performance no change
Piano/Digital Piano Rental Deposit Must have a valid credit card no change
Piano Tuning Request or Move $250.00 no change
Portable Stage Rental (staff set up fee is not included)$100.00 no change
Choral Riser Rental (staff set up fee is not included)$100.00 no change
Performance and Production Prop Rentals Negotiated no change
Security Deposit for Auditorium and Full Rebirth Space $200.00 no change
Security Deposit for Rebirth Hall Space $50.00 no change
Security Deposit for Rebirth Studio Space $35.00 no change
Concession Stand Fee $30.00 per day no change
Staff Utilization Fee $11.00 per hour no change
Cleaning or Maintenance Staff $20.00 per hour no change
Cleaning Fee - Kirby Rebirth $150.00 no change
Cleaning Fee - Kirby Theater and Basement $250.00 no change
Consignment Ticket Sales (Cash/Check)$1.00 per ticket no change
Consignment Ticket Sales Tax (NC State Privilege Tax)$0.00 no change
Ticketing System Fees - ETIX (Cash/Check/Credit Card)
$2.00 per ticket plus any applicable
sales tax and credit card fees no change
Attachment 1
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FY 2026-2027 Adopted
Fee Schedule
Department Fee Type FY26 Adopted FY27 Recommended
Hospitality (coffee/drinks/etc)Market value no change
Tablecloths, Chair Covers, Cloth Napkins, Decorations Negotiated by Director no change
Recreation Program and
Facilities Athletic Programs
Sports Plex Tournament Rental
Facilities no change
no change
Person Industries
Electronics recycling Fee
Recycling Pickup fees
Over 5 miles from 741 Martin St
Recycling tip fees for private haulers
Planning
ZONING PERMITS
Attachment 1
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FY 2026-2027 Adopted
Fee Schedule
Department Fee Type FY26 Adopted FY27 Recommended
Special Use Permit $400.00 + $10.00/acre No Change
Text Amendments $350.00 No Change
Vested Rights Status $350.00 No Change
Zoning Verification Letter $50.00 No Change
ABC Zoning Compliance $25.00 No Change
Exempt Plat (Lot Recombination)$25.00 No Change
Minor Subdivision/Resubdivision/Construction Plat (5 lots or less)$50.00 + $10.00/lot No Change
Major Subdivision/Resubdivision/Construction Plat (6 or more lots)$250.00 + $10.00/lot No Change
Subdivision Ordinance Variation $350.00 No Change
Bond Review $30.00 No Change
Review Fee for Projects Under Neuse-Falls Watershed Standards $40.00 No Change
Review Fee for Projects Exceeding Neuse-Falls Watershed Standards $100.00 No Change
Stormwater Plan Review Deposit - Non-Residential Uses & Major Residential Subdivisions $1,000.00 No Change
Printing Fee $1.00/page No Change
Junkyard & Automobile Graveyard License Fee $50.00 No Change
Cellular Tower Fee $5,000.00 No Change
Cell Tower Co-Location Fee $500.00 No Change
Library
Photocopies/Computer Print-outs $0.25 per page No Change
Replacement Cards for lost, stolen, missing cards $2.00 No Change
Out of County Fee for library card $25.00 No Change
Out of State Fee for library card $75.00 No Change
Sales $0.50 for book bags No Change
Fines for children 0-15 No overdue fines No Change
Replacement cost for lost or damaged Dell Laptop $999.00 No Change
Replacement cost for lost or damaged Chromebook $350.00 per item No Change
Passport Fee $35.00 No Change
Emergency Services (EMS,
911)
Basic Life Support NE $545.64 No Change
Basic Life Support E $872.57 No Change
Advanced Life Support NE $654.43 No Change
Advanced Life Support E $1,036.18 No Change
Advanced Life Support 2 $1,463.00 No Change
Loaded Mileage Charge $27.00 No Change
Treatment, No transport $240.00 No Change
Special Event Coverage (3 hour minimum)$125.00 No Change
Community Materials Training Fee $7.00 No Change
GIS
8.5 X 11 or 11 X 17 $1.00 (first page is free)No Change
11 x 17 $2.00 No Change
18 X 24 $5.00 No Change
24 X 36 $10.00 No Change
Wall Map (35 X 40)$20.00 No Change
CD/DVD $20.00 No Change
Person County Mapbook $40.00 (pages only)No Change
Custom requests requiring extensive personnel time $40.00 per hour No Change
Large document scanning to e-mail $2.00 per sheet No Change
Large document scanning to CD/DVD $20.00 per disc No Change
Unmandated road sign $200.00 No Change
Sheriff
Civil Process Service Fee (In State)$30.00 No Change
Service Fee (Out of State)$100.00 No Change
Records Division Fingerprints $15.00 No Change
Concealed Weapon Permits $90.00 No Change
Concealed Weapon Permits - Renewal $75.00 No Change
Concealed Weapon Permits - Duplicate $15.00 No Change
Report Copy $3.00 No Change
Attorney's Request Criminal History Check $10.00 No Change
Driver History Check $10.00 No Change
National History Check $10.00 No Change
Firearm Storage Fee 1-5 Weapons $5.00 per month No Change
6-10 Weapons $10.00 per month No Change
11-15 Weapons $15.00 per month No Change
16 or more Weapons $20.00 per month No Change
Public Health
STD/TB
54050 Destruction of lesion(s), penis papilloma $200.00 No Change
56501 Destruction of lesion(s), vulva papilloma $200.00 No Change
46924 Destruction of lesion(s), anus $200.00 No Change
T1002 RN Services (TB/STD)$75.00 No Change
86580 PPD $30.00 No Change
Attachment 1
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FY 2026-2027 Adopted
Fee Schedule
Department Fee Type FY26 Adopted FY27 Recommended
86480 IGRA (TB)$90.00 No Change
J0696 Ceftriaxone Sodium, per 250mg, injection (Rocephin)$25.00 No Change
83036 A1C (TB)$44.00 No Change
80053 Comprehensive metabolic panel (TB)$45.00 No Change
85025 Complete blood count (TB)$35.00 No Change
LU102 Record of TB Screening completion 30
Maternal Health
59025 Fetal Nonstress Test $100.00 No Change
59025 26 Fetal Nonstress Test (Professional component)$75.00 No Change
59025 TC Fetal Nonstress Test (Technical component)$25.00 No Change
59425 Antepartum Care 4-6 visits $2,080.00 No Change
59426 Antepartum Care 7+ visits $3,719.00 No Change
59430 Postpartum Care visit $300.00 No Change
76815 Ultrasound $150.00 No Change
J2790 Rhogam Injection $140.00 No Change
S0280 PMH High Risk Screening $75.00 No Change
S0281 PMH Postpartum Screening $221.00 No Change
99501 PPHV $285.00 No Change
96127 Depression Screening $20.00 No Change
S9442 Birthing Class $45.00 No Change
86803 HepC Antibody Screening $25.00 No Change
Child Health
99502 NBHV $285.00 No Change
D0145 Dental Screen $59.00 No Change
D1206 Dental Varnish $51.00 No Change
Lab Services
36415 Collection by Venipuncture $16.00 No Change
81003 Urinalysis $12.00 No Change
81025 Pregnancy Test $38.00 No Change
82120 Amines $15.00 No Change
82947 Glucose Screening $24.00 No Change
82950 One Hour GTT $23.00 No Change
82951 GTT 3hr $62.00 No Change
82952 GTT 3hr added samples $19.00 No Change
83655 Blood Lead $30.00 No Change
85018 Hemoglobin $14.00 No Change
86382 Rabies Titer $99.00 No Change
86592 Syphillis $15.00 No Change
86762 Rubella Antibodies, IgG $19.00 No Change
86787 Varicella Titer $59.00 No Change
87081 GC Culture $28.00 No Change
87086 Uricult $30.00 No Change
87150 ID of organism by genetic analysis (Group B Strep)$70.00 No Change
87210 Wetmount $25.00 No Change
87340 Hep B surface antigen detection $20.00 No Change
87389 HIV $55.00 No Change
87624 Pap IG, HPV-hr $72.00 No Change
88141 Physician Read Pap $25.00 No Change
88175 PAP $37.00 No Change
99000 Handling Fee $25.00 No Change
87491 Chlamydia NAAT $35.00 No Change
87591 Gonorrhea NAAT $35.00 No Change
86850 Antibody Screening $20.00 No Change
86900 Blood Typing Serologic ABO $15.00 No Change
86901 Blood Typing Serologic RH (D)$15.00 No Change
85027 CBC, Platelet, No Differential $35.00 No Change
J1580 Gentamicin up to 80 mg, injection $10.00 No Change
J0561 Penicillin G benzathine, per 100,000 units, inj (Bicillin L-A)$50.00 No Change
Q0144 Azithromycin dihydrate, oral, capsules/powder, 1gm (Zithromax Z-pak)$40.00 No Change
99000 Handling of Lab Specimen $25.00 No Change
87593 Infectious agent detection by nucleic acid (Monkeypox)$55.00 No Change
Immunizations
90380 RSV .5 mL (Beyfortus)$545.00 $613.00
90381 RSV 1 mL $566.00 $613.00
90471 Imm Adm single $35.00 No Change
90472 Imm Adm each addt'l $18.00 No Change
90473 Imm Adm nasal/oral $25.00 No Change
90474 Imm Adm nasal/oral each add'l $16.00 No Change
G0008 Influenza Adm $35.00 No Change
G0009 Pneumonia Adm $35.00 No Change
G0010 Hep B Adm $35.00 No Change
90611 Jynneos $324.00 $337.00
90619 MenACWY-TT (MedQuadfi)$264.00 $182.00
90620 Meningococcal B (Bexsero)$272.00 $288.00
Attachment 1
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Fee Schedule
Department Fee Type FY26 Adopted FY27 Recommended
90621 Meningococcal B (Trumenba)$290.00 $344.00
90632 Hep A (>=19)$93.00 $100.00
90633 Hep A (1-18)$41.00 $43.00
90636 HepA-HepB (Twinrix)$142.00 $158.00
90647 Hib (PedvaxHib)$35.00 $36.00
90648 Hib (ActHib/Hiberix)$15.00 $15.00
90651 HPV (Gardasil9)$384.00 $406.00
90656 Influenza Trivalent $25.00 No Change
90657 Fluzone multi dose vial .25 mL 6 to 35 months $25.00 No Change
90658 Fluzone multi dose vial .5 mL $25.00 No Change
90660 Influenza Trivalent $25.00 Remove
90662 Influenza 65+ (Fluzone High Dose)Set at current national payment allowance No Change
90686 Influenza IIV4, PF .5mL (pfs)$25.00 Remove
90688 Influenza IIV4,PF, .5 mL (mdv)$25.00 Remove
90670 PCV13 (Prevnar 13)$265.00 Remove
90671 Pneumococcal 15 $259.00 $294.00
90672 Flu Mist $30.00 Remove
90660 Flumist Trivalent $25.00 34
90673 Flublok Set at current national payment allowance No Change
90675 Rabies IM (Imovax)$456.00 No Change
90677 Pneumococcal 20 $305.00 $324.00
90678 RSV (Abrysvo)$432.00 $467.00
90679 RSV (Arexvy)$375.00 $390.00
90680 Rotovirus (Roto Teq)$109.00 $113.00
90681 Rotovirus (Rotorix)$179.00 $190.00
90682 Influenza IIV4 50+ (Flublok)$80.00 Remove
90684 Capvaxive $302.00 $369.00
90696 Dtap-IVP (Kinrix/Quadracel)$62.00 $63.00
90697 Vaxelis $174.00 $183.00
90698 Dtap-IPV/Hib (Pentacel)$156.00 $131.00
90700 DTAP (Daptacel, Tripedia, Infarix)$35.00 $37.00
90707 MMR $110.00 $114.00
90710 MMRV (Proquad)$320.00 $333.00
90713 IPV (IPOL)$45.00 48
90714 Td (Tenivac)$45.00 $51.00
90715 Tdap (Adacel, Boostrix)$52.00 $50.00
90716 Varicella (Varivax)$216.00 $227.00
90723 DTAP-Hep B-IPV (Pediarix)$99.00 $103
90732 PPSV23 (Pneumovax23)$142.00 $142.00
90739 Hep B Adult (Heplisav-B)$171.00 $182.00
90744 Hep B (0-19)$30.00 $30.00
90746 Hep B (20+)$72.00 74
90750 Recombinant Zoster (Shingrix)$257.00 $315.00
91321 SARSCOV2 mRNA-LNP, 25mcg/.25 mL (Moderna 6 mo - 11 years)$143.00 154
91322 SARSCOV2 mRNA-LNP, 50mcg/.5 mL (Moderna 12+ years))$153.00 $154.00
91323 SARSCOV2 mRNA-LNP, 10mcg/.2 mL (Moderna 12+ years))$154.00
96381 Admin RSV $35.00 No Change
90480 SARSCOV2 mRNA-LNP Admin Fee $45.00 No Change
96372 Therapeutic Injection $35.00 No Change
New Patient
99201 New Problem Focused $90.00 No Change
99202 New Exp Problem Focus $155.00 No Change
99203 New Detailed Hx & Exam $220.00 No Change
99204 New Comprehensive Hx & Exam $345.00 No Change
99205 New Comp/High Severity $350.00 No Change
Established Patients
99211 Est Eval & Mgt (RN Visits Only)$75.00 No Change
99212 Est Problem Focused Hx & Exam $175.00 No Change
99213 Est Exp Problem Focus Hx & Exam $250.00 No Change
99214 Est Detailed Hx & Exam $325.00 No Change
99215 Est Comprehensive Hx & Exam $260.00 No Change
Preventive New
99383 Preventive New Physical Exam 5-11 $280.00 No Change
99384 Preventive New Physical Exam 12-17 $325.00 No Change
99385 Preventive New Physical Exam 18-39 $325.00 No Change
99386 Preventive New Physical Exam 40-64 $300.00 No Change
Preventive Established
99393 Preventive Est Physical Exam 5-11 $245.00 No Change
99394 Preventive Est Physical Exam 12-17 $300.00 No Change
99395 Preventive Est Physical Exam 18-39 $300.00 No Change
99396 Preventive Est Physical Exam 40-64 $275.00 No Change
99406 Smoking and tobacco cessation 3-10 mins $40.00 No Change
99407 Smoking and tobacco cessation >10 mins $50.00 No Change
Family Planning Methods
Attachment 1
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FY 2026-2027 Adopted
Fee Schedule
Department Fee Type FY26 Adopted FY27 Recommended
J1050 Depo Provera $90.00 No Change
J7298 Mirena IUD $1,350.00 No Change
J7300 Paragard IUD $1,250.00 No Change
J7301 Skyla 1200
58300 IUD Insertion $200.00 No Change
58301 IUD Removal $250.00 No Change
J7307 Nexplanon $1,275.00 No Change
11981 Insertion, nonbiodegradable drug delivery implant $200.00 No Change
11982 Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant $250.00 No Change
11983 Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant $400.00 No Change
S4993 OCP $10.00 No Change
S5000 Emergency Contraception (generic)$5.00 No Change
S5001 Emergency Contraception (brand)$15.00 No Change
Telehealth
99441
Other
Environmental Health
Register of Deeds
Instruments in General
Deeds of Trust - Mortgages
Attachment 1
81
FY 2026-2027 Adopted
Fee Schedule
Department Fee Type FY26 Adopted FY27 Recommended
Page 16 and subsequent pages (each page)$4.00 No change
Additional multi-instrument filing $10.00 No change
Additional name fee $2.00 per name over 20 names No change
Excise Tax (Documentary Stamps):
($1.00 per $500.00/$2.00 per
$1,000.00)No change
Plats
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC financing statements) – (Article 9):(Real Property
related ONLY – fixture, timber or as-extracted collateral)
Non-Standard Document Fee: (Effective 7-1-2002)$25.00 No change
Marriage Licenses
Notary Qualification/Oath $10.00 No change
Notary Authentication $5.00 No change
Notarization of Signatures (per signature):$10.00 No change
Certified Copies of Other Documents
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Copy machine or laser printer (each page)$0.50 No change
Mailed photocopies (each page) (up to 10 pages - $0.50 per page thereafter)$1.00 No change
Plat copies (Whole page 18 X 24) $2.00 No change
(Half page 11 X 17) $1.00 No change
Fax usage (send or receive; per document)$2.00 No change
Tax Administration
Inspections
New Homes Up to 1200 sq ft*$690.00 No Change
*Fees reflect all trades 1201 to 2000 sq ft*$833.00 No Change
No Change
Mobile Homes Without AC & with AC
*Fees reflect all trades Single Wide*$250.00 / $310.00 No Change
Modular Homes On-frame(including triple &tag units)*, **$500.00 No Change
*Fees reflect all trades Off-frame (w/no finishable attic)*$500.00 No Change
**No plan review for on-
frame Off-frame (w/ a finishable attic or 2nd story)*
Multi-Family Dwellings First Unit*$620.00 No Change
Attachment 1
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FY 2026-2027 Adopted
Fee Schedule
Department Fee Type FY26 Adopted FY27 Recommended
*Fees reflect all trades Each Additional Unit*$200.00 No Change
Residential
Additions/Remodel/Fire
Up to 400 sq.ft., plus trade fees
No Change
Trade Fees
* Trade fee for electrical does
not reflect change of service
Electrical*
**Trade fee for mechanical
doesn't reflect installation or
Mechanical**
Non-Residential Fees Job Cost
Miscellaneous Non-Residential
Electrical Fees Electrical
Residential:
Farm Buildings/ Shops/ Agriculture
service increase per amp .40
Apply formula
Mechanical Fees Mechanical
Non-Residential:
Residential:
Plumbing Fees Plumbing
Accessory Buildings Unfinished walls $150.00 No Change
Attachment 1
83
FY 2026-2027 Adopted
Fee Schedule
Department Fee Type FY26 Adopted FY27 Recommended
Farm Accessory Bldg. (Trade fees that apply)$75.00 per trip (electrical)No Change
Signs Base Fee $150.00 No Change
Wall-mount Base Fee $75.00 No Change
Trade Fee (Electrical)$75.00 No Change
Swimming Pools Base Fee $150.00 No Change
Trade Fees $75.00 No Change
Miscellaneous Permit Fee for Single Trade $75.00 per trip No Change
Gas piping Permit $75.00 No Change
Moved Homes plus trade fees $200.00 No Change
Building Compliance Inspect per trip $75.00 per trip No Change
Issuance of Duplicate Placard per card $5.00 No Change
Searching & or duplication for past permit inspection records or Certificate Of
Occupancy $1.00 per page No Change
Restamp Plans (lost original sets)$25.00 No Change
Work begun w/out permits Double fees No Change
Permit Renewal/Expired Permit (Permits expired for more than 18 months will not be re-
issued. A new permit must be obtained.)50% of original fee No Change
Any Special Inspection $75.00 No Change
Re-inspection Fee $75.00 per trip No Change
Not ready for inspection $75.00 No Change
10 or more code violations $100.00 No Change
2nd Reinspection $100.00 No Change
3rd Reinspection $150.00 No Change
4th Reinspection $300.00 No Change
Minimum Fee (not covered in fee schedule)$75.00 No Change
Residential Decks (2 trips)$150.00 No Change
Change of Occupancy Permit (No Building permit required)$75.00 No Change
Administrative Fee for contractor change on residential permit $75.00 No Change
Residential Boat Dock permit $225.00 (3 trips)No Change
REFUND POLICY- A refund will be issued when requested in writing for any residential
permit which has not expired and the construction has not been started.$0.00
ABC Inspection (all trades)$150.00 No Change
Community Risk Reduction
Fire Prevention AES(Hood) Field Performance Test $75.00 No Change
Fire Alarm Performance Test $75.00 No Change
Carnivals & Fairs $150.00 No Change
Tent Inspection $75.00 No Change
UST/AST Installation $100.00 No Change
UST/AST Removal $75.00 No Change
Blasting:No Change
Blasting Permit & Inspection (30 days)$150.00 No Change
(90 days)$300.00 No Change
Fireworks Event $200.00 No Change
Commercial Fireworks Storage Permit $200.00 No Change
ERRC/BDA System Permit $100.00 No Change
Plan Reviews: (Fire code approval)No Change
Building :No Change
0-999 sq. ft.$25.00 No Change
1,000-2,499 sq.ft.$50.00 No Change
2,500-9,999 sq.ft.$100.00 No Change
10,000-49,999 sq.ft.$200.00 No Change
50,000+ sq.ft $300.00 No Change
AES Plan Review $50.00 No Change
Fire Alarm Plan Review $100.00 No Change
FACP Replacement $50.00 No Change
Sprinkler(per riser)/Standpipe/Pump Plan Review *Same as building size above*No Change
Tank Plan Review (per tank)$50.00 No Change
Hazardous Materials Storage and Use $200.00 No Change
Spray Booth $50.00 No Change
Compliance/Required
Routine Inspections Residential Care/Group Homes
Hazardous & Factory Industrial No Change
Business & Mercantile No Change
Attachment 1
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FY 2026-2027 Adopted
Fee Schedule
Department Fee Type FY26 Adopted FY27 Recommended
0-3,000 sq. ft.$50.00 No Change
3,001-5,000 sq. ft.$100.00 No Change
5,001-10,000 sq. ft.$150.00 No Change
10,001-50,000 sq. ft.$200.00 No Change
50,001-100,000 sq. ft.$250.00 No Change
Over 100,000 sq. ft.$300.00 No Change
Assembly & Places of Worship No Change
0-3,000 sq. ft.$50.00 No Change
3,001-5,000 sq. ft.$100.00 No Change
5,001-10,000 sq. ft.$150.00 No Change
10,001-50,000 sq. ft.$200.00 No Change
50,001-100,000 sq. ft.$250.00 No Change
Over 100,000 sq. ft.$300.00 No Change
Storage and Miscellaneous No Change
0-3,000 sq. ft.$25.00 No Change
3,001-5,000 sq. ft.$50.00 No Change
5,001-10,000 sq. ft.$75.00 No Change
10,001-50,000 sq. ft.$100.00 No Change
50,001-100,000 sq. ft.$125.00 No Change
Over 100,000 sq. ft.$150.00 No Change
Re-inspection 1st visit (violations corrected)$0.00 No Change
2nd visit $50.00 No Change
3rd visit $100.00 No Change
4th visit & subsequent visits $150.00 No Change
Complaint Investigations Approve Fire Evacuation Plan Not Posted $10.00 No Change
Street Address Not Posted $10.00 No Change
Street Address Not Visible $10.00 No Change
Breach In Fire Wall / Fire Stop $50.00 No Change
Fire/Exit Door Inoperative $50.00 No Change
Fire Alarm Inoperative $50.00 No Change
Sprinkler System Inoperative $50.00 No Change
Sprinkler System Not Complying To Code $50.00 No Change
Portable Fire Extinguishers Missing/Damaged $25.00 No Change
Overcrowding (1st Offense)$300.00 No Change
Overcrowding (2nd Offense)$600.00 No Change
Occupant Load Certificate Not Posted $10.00 No Change
Blocked Means Of Egress $50.00 No Change
Blocked Stairwell/Stairway $50.00 No Change
Exit And/Or Emergency Lights Not Operative $25.00 No Change
Locked Exit Doors (1st Offense)$250.00 No Change
Locked Exit Doors (2nd Offense)$500.00 No Change
Exit/Egress Door Needs Repair $10.00 No Change
Means Of Egress/Aisle Blocked $50.00 No Change
Spray Booth Not Complying To Code $25.00 No Change
Standpipe System Not Complying To Code $50.00 No Change
Illegal Open Burning (Residential) (1st Offense)$50.00 No Change
Illegal Open Burning (Residential) (2nd Offense)$100.00 No Change
Illegal Open Burning (Commercial) (1st Offense)$500.00 No Change
Illegal Open Burning (Commercial) (2nd Offense)$1,000.00 No Change
Administrative Returned Check $25.00 No Change
Stormwater
Stormwater plan review deposit - industrial, commercial, multi-family, major
subdivisions (excludes single family dwellings on individual lots)$1,000.00 No Change
Residential stormwater construction inspection fee $50.00 No Change
Commercial and subdivision stormwater construction inspection fee $100.00 No Change
Stormwater permit fee (inside Falls Lake Watershed)$0.00 No Change
Stormwater permit fee - Under Threshold (inside Falls Lake Watershed)$40.00 No Change
Stormwater permit fee - Over Threshold (inside Falls Lake Watershed)$100.00 No Change
Annual stormwater inspection fee (single family residential and commercial properties
with BMP's designed to treat one acre or less of impervious surface)Free No Change
Outside of Falls Lake Watershed $0.00 No Change
Single Family Residential $0.00 No Change
< 2 acres $6.00 annual fee No Change
2 to < 10 acres $8.00 annual fee No Change
10 to < 100 acres $10.00 annual fee No Change
100 acres or more $12.00 annual fee No Change
Non-single Family Residential $0.00 No Change
<2 acres
$4.00 annual fee + $2.00 per 4,300 sq.
ft. of impervious area No Change
No Change
Attachment 1
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FY 2026-2027 Adopted
Fee Schedule
Department Fee Type FY26 Adopted FY27 Recommended
100 acres or more
$10.00 annual fee + $2.00 per 4,300 sq.
ft. of impervious area No Change
No Change
No Change
No Change
No Change
Transportation
Fare Price for General Users (RGP)
Fare Price for EDTAP Users
No Show Fees
Grant Related Contracts
Non-Grant Related Contracts
Roxboro Shuttle
Medicaid Contracts
RNC/ECU
Vehicle Ads - 6 months
1 to 2 Vehicles
3 to 5 Vehicles
6 to 7 vehicles
Vehicle Ads - 12 months
1 to 2 Vehicles
3 to 5 Vehicles
Attachment 1
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FY 2026-2027 Adopted
Fee Schedule
Department Fee Type FY26 Adopted FY27 Recommended
6 to 7 vehicles
Back #1 or #2 $550.00 No Change
Driver Side #1 or #2 $600.00 No Change
Street Side #1 or #2 $650.00 No Change
Load Fees
ModivCare Ambulatory (0-3 miles)$19.00 No Change
Ambulatory (4-6 miles)$25.00 No Change
Ambulatory (7-10 miles)$28.00 No Change
Rate per mile after 10 $2.20 No Change
Wheelchair (0-3 miles)$30.00 No Change
Wheelchair (4-6 miles)$39.00 No Change
Wheelchair (7-10 miles)$40.00 No Change
Rate per mile after 10 $2.75 No Change
MTM Ambulatory (all) base rate $20.00 No Change
$1.70/mile No Change
Wheelchair (all) base rate $25.00 No Change
$1.95/mile No Change
Soil & Water
No-till drill rental (Fees set by District Board)$12.00 per acre w/ $60.00 minimum No Change
VAD/EVAD Signs 20" X 30"$60.00 Remove fee - Grant funds received
VAD/EVAD Signs 36" x 48"$80.00 Remove fee - Grant funds received
Herd Spreader (Fees set by District Board)NEW $10.00 per day w/ $20.00 minimum
Attachment 1
87
AGENDA ABSTRACT
June 15, 2026
Introduction of Bond Order and Adoption of Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for General
Obligation School Bonds
The Board of Commissioners will take the next required steps in the General Obligation
School Bond Referendum process. The Board will introduce the Bond Order entitled "Bond
Order Authorizing the Issuance of $107,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds of the
County of Person, North Carolina" by reading the title into the record. The Board will also
consider adoption of a Resolution calling a public hearing on the Bond Order, directing
publication of the public hearing notice, and authorizing the filing of the required Statement of
Debt and Statement of Disclosure. These actions are required by North Carolina General
Financial Impact:
Recommended Action:
Introduce the Bond Order by reading its title into the record and adopt the Resolution calling a
public hearing, directing publication of the public hearing notice, and authorizing the filing of
Submitted By:
88
BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $107,000,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of the County of Person, North
Carolina (the “County”) has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to pay the
capital costs of constructing, equipping, improving, and renovating school facilities, including, but
not limited to, the construction of a new middle school and renovations to the vacated Northern
Middle School and Southern Middle School for use as elementary schools to support elementary
school consolidation; and
WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Secretary of the Local Government
Commission of North Carolina (the “Commission”) requesting Commission approval of the
General Obligation School Bonds hereinafter described as required by the Local Government
Bond Act, and the Clerk to the Board has notified the Board that the application has been accepted
for submission to the Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Commissioners of the County
of Person, North Carolina, as follows:
Section 1. To raise the money required for the purpose described above, in addition to
any funds which may be made available for such purpose from any other source, General
Obligation School Bonds of the County are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the
Local Government Finance Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of
such General Obligation School Bonds authorized by this order shall be $107,000,000.
Section 2. Taxes will be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest
of the General Obligation School Bonds.
Section 3. A sworn statement of the County’s debt has been filed with the Clerk to the
Board and is open to public inspection.
Section 4. The bond order will take effect when approved by the voters of the County
at a referendum scheduled for November 3, 2026.
89
PPAB 13843074v1
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF PERSON )
I, MICHELE SOLOMON, Clerk to the Board of the County of Person, North Carolina, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the bond order entitled “BOND
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $107,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION School BONDS
OF THE COUNTY OF PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA” which was introduced by the Board of
Commissioners of the County of Person, North Carolina, at a meeting held on June 15, 2026.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of said
County, this the _____ day of __________, 2026.
(SEAL)
Michele Solomon
Clerk to the Board
County of Person, North Carolina
90
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA REGARDING BOND
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $107,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
SCHOOL BONDS, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND DIRECTING
PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF SAID PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, the bond order entitled:
“BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $107,000,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF PERSON, NORTH
CAROLINA”
has been introduced at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of the County of Person,
North Carolina on June 15, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to provide for the holding of a public hearing thereon on July 6,
2026 and the submission of a statement of debt and a statement of disclosures in connection therewith as
required by The Local Government Bond Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
COUNTY OF PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA that the public hearing on said bond order will be held on
July 6, 2026 at or about 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Boardroom Room 215, Person County Office
Building, 304 S. Morgan Street, Roxboro, North Carolina.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk to the Board is hereby directed to cause a copy of
said bond order to be published with a notice of such hearing in the form prescribed by law in a newspaper
of general circulation in the County on or before June 9, 2026.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that before the public hearing, the County’s Chief Financial
Officer is hereby directed to (1) file a sworn statement of debt with the Local Government Commission of
North Carolina and the Clerk to the Board in accordance with Section 159-55 of the General Statutes of
North Carolina and (2) file with the Clerk to the Board and the Local Government Commission of North
Carolina and post online a statement of disclosure in accordance with Section 159-55.1(a) of the General
Statutes of North Carolina.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its
adoption.
READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on June 15, 2026.
Kyle Puryear
Chair of the Board
ATTEST:
Michele Solomon
Clerk to the Board
91
PPAB 13843114v1
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA )
) SS:
COUNTY OF PERSON )
I, MICHELE SOLOMON, Clerk to the Board of the County of Person, North Carolina, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY the attached to be a true and correct copy of a Resolution entitled, “RESOLUTION OF THE
COUNTY OF PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA REGARDING BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$107,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND
DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF SAID PUBLIC HEARING” adopted by the Board of
Commissioners at a meeting held on June 15, 2026.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of said
County, this the _____ day of __________, 2026.
(SEAL)
Michele Solomon
Clerk to the Board
County of Person, North Carolina
92
PPAB 13845072v1
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BOND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $107,000,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF PERSON, NORTH CAROLINA
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of the County of Person, North
Carolina (the “County”) has ascertained and hereby determines that it is necessary to pay the
capital costs of constructing, equipping, improving, and renovating school facilities, including, but
not limited to, the construction of a new middle school and renovations to the vacated Northern
Middle School and Southern Middle School for use as elementary schools to support elementary
school consolidation; and
WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the Secretary of the Local Government
Commission of North Carolina (the “Commission”) requesting Commission approval of the
General Obligation School Bonds hereinafter described as required by the Local Government
Bond Act, and the Clerk to the Board has notified the Board that the application has been accepted
for submission to the Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Board of Commissioners of the County
of Person, North Carolina, as follows:
Section 1. To raise the money required for the purpose described above, in addition to
any funds which may be made available for such purpose from any other source, General
Obligation School Bonds of the County are hereby authorized and shall be issued pursuant to the
Local Government Finance Act of North Carolina. The maximum aggregate principal amount of
such General Obligation School Bonds authorized by this order shall be $107,000,000.
Section 2. Taxes will be levied in an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest
of the General Obligation School Bonds.
Section 3. A sworn statement of the County’s debt has been filed with the Clerk to the
Board and is open to public inspection.
Section 4. The bond order will take effect when approved by the voters of the County
at a referendum scheduled for November 3, 2026.
The foregoing order has been introduced and a sworn statement of debt has been filed under
the Local Government Bond Act showing the appraised value of the County of Person, North
Carolina to be $5,118,460,484 and the net debt thereof, including the proposed bonds, to be
$32,172,257. The finance officer of the County of Person, North Carolina has filed a statement
estimating that the total amount of interest that will be paid on the bonds over the expected term
of the bonds, if issued, is $59,988,404. A tax is authorized to be levied to pay the principal of and
interest on the bonds if they are issued. The finance officer has filed a statement estimating that a
property tax increase of $0.095 per $100 (equivalent to $95.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation
will be required to provide sufficient funds to pay the principal and interest on the proposed bonds.
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These estimates are preliminary, are for general informational purposes only, and may differ from
the actual interest paid on the bonds or the actual property tax increases required to provide sufficient funds
to pay the principal and interest on the bonds. Anyone who wishes to be heard on the questions of the
validity of the bond order and the advisability of issuing the bonds may appear at a public hearing or an
adjournment thereof to be held in the Commissioners’ Boardroom Room 215, Person County Office
Building, 304 S. Morgan Street, Roxboro, North Carolina, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable,
on July 6, 2026.
/s/ Michele Solomon
Clerk to the Board
County of Person, North Carolina
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AGENDA ABSTRACT
June 15, 2026
Appointments to Boards and Committees
The Person County Board of Commissioners solicited volunteers to fill positions on various
boards, commissions, authorities, and committees. Advertisements were published in the
Courier-Times on May 14, 2026, and posted on the Person County Government Facebook
page, and website. Applicants were asked to submit applications by noon on June 4, 2026.
I respectively request that the Board review the submitted applications of interest and
nominate and appoint individuals as deemed appropriate. The Board is also encouraged to
continue recruiting citizens to fill any current vacancies for which no applications were
Financial Impact:
Recommended Action:
Submitted By:
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ABC Board
Term: 3 Years – 1 Vacancy
The following applications were received:
Brian Horner requests appointment
Tracey Kendrick requests appointment
Dale Norris requests appointment
Paul Williams requests appointment
Animal Services Advisory Committee
Term: 3 Years – 2 Vacancies
The following applications were received:
Renee Byrd requests appointment
Carol Carter requests appointment
Kay Farrell- requests reappointment
Board of Health
Term: 3 Years – Vacancies for: Engineer, Pharmacist, General Public Representative
Christopher Atkins requests reappointment for member of the General Public
Anita Charnekar requests appointment as a member of the General Public
Randy Eakes requests reappointment as Engineer representative
Theodore Michie requests reappointment as a Pharmacist
Economic Development Commission
Vacancies: 2 General Public; 1 Minority Representative (General Public)
The following applications were received:
Jody Blackwell requests reappointment
Bryan Cline requests appointment
Latasha Lea requests appointment
Kenneth Perry requests reappointment
James Poindexter requests reappointment
Tammy Tuck requests appointment
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council
Term: 1-Year Initial; 2-Year Reappointment
Vacancies: Juvenile Defense Attorney, School Superintendent/Designee, Substance Abuse Professional,
Non-Profit Representative, Faith Community Representative, General Public Representative, and 2
General Public Representatives under the age of 21
The following applications were received:
Kelly Foti requests reappointment as a Non-Profit representative
Brandi Neumann requests appointment as a member of the General Public
Shawna Phelps request appointment as a member of the General Public
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Library Advisory Board
Term: 3 Years – 1 Vacancy
The following applications were received:
Breanne Basnight requests appointment
Paul Ehresmann requests appointment
Rebecca Nolph requests appointment
Mary Ryerson requests appointment
Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee
Vacancy: DSS Representative
The following application was received:
Adonica Hampton requests appointment
PATS Transportation Advisory Board
Vacancies: Medical-Related Services representative (unexpired term ending 6/30/2027), and a General
Public representative
The following applications were received:
Brenda Hunt-Moore requests appointment as a Medical-Related Services representative
Annette Lawson request reappointment for member of the General Public
Person-Caswell Lake Authority
Term: 3 Years – 1 Vacancy
The following application was received:
John Bullock requests reappointment
Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees
Term: 4 Years – 1 Vacancy
The following applications were received:
Tracy Harris requests reappointment
James Smith requests appointment
Karen Schnell requests appointment
Planning Board
Term: 3 Years – 1 Vacancy
The following applications were received:
Robert Allen requests reappointment
Samuel Martin requests appointment
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Recreation Advisory Board
Term: 3 Years – 2 Vacancies
The following applications were received:
Katie Ann Brann requests reappointment
Teresa Burch requests appointment
Tammy Tuck requests appointment
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* I acknowledge that any information submitted in this application is subject to N.C. Pul:lk Record Law {Gener<1I Statute Chapter 132). All applications from interested
residents wi!/ be kept on file for one year from the date of application.
I Agree
*Date
03/13/2026
* Are you a resident of Person County?
Yes
* Full Name
Brian Horner
*Full Address
168 Gayton Hollow Rd.
Roxboro NC 27574
* Primary Phone
{336) 583-6712
*Email Address
brianhorner5@gmail.com
Educational Background
High School / Military
Employer
Retired
Job Title
Retired
* Name(s) of Authority, Board, Commission, or Committee you are applying for:
ABC Board
List any Authorities, Boards, Commissions, or Committees you are presently serving on:
None
Interests and Experiences
List any relevant qualifications that you possess (Areas of Expertise, Interests, and Skills)
Former small business owner at Carpet One Floor and Home
Briefly explain any anticipated conflict of interest you may have if appointed:
None
Briefly describe any civic involvement and organizations you serve:
Board of Director and Chair Office in the Roxboro Elks Lodge #2005
Why do you wish to serve Person County in this capacity?
I want to use my time in retirement to give back to my community and fill like this would be a good opportunity.
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