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Among items the board recorded in the hearing: a consent decision for appellants David and Denise Savage (parcel 0906374). The valuation under appeal had been $60,400; the consent decision adjusted the value to $53,100. According to the consent decision read into the record, the Savages provided roof repair estimates and agreed to notify the tax department once repairs are completed so the assessor’s office can adjust value again at that time.

The board also heard the appeal from Edgar and Carolyn Stanfield (parcel 1203881). The tax assessor’s office described a prior valuation of approximately $112,100 that had been reduced to $97,200 during appeal. The assessor testified about the schedule of values used for outbuildings and explained the garage (a metal carport structure) had been regraded and reduced from the initially inflated value to a post‑adjustment value of about $25,800; the appellant supplied cost receipts for the garage and asked for a lower amount. The board was urged to consider an additional 20% economic adjustment related to proximity to a transfer station/landfill; assessors recommended the $97,200 figure as a fair bottom‑line value given current schedules, though they acknowledged the board could lower it further.

After discussion, a motion to set Stanfield’s property at $97,200 carried. For the Savages and the other consent decisions listed in the packet, the E&R board approved the package as presented. Board motions were made and seconded on the record and passed by voice vote.

The decisions noted that if the Savages complete roof repairs and notify the tax department, the assessor will re‑adjust the value at that time; the Stanfield case remains subject to standard appeal rights to the Property Tax Commission.

(These actions were taken by the E&R board earlier in the meeting; the Board of Commissioners later convened for its regular agenda.)","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Halifax County Government - Regular Meeting - May 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Halifax County Equalization & Review board approved multiple consent decisions on property valuation appeals, including adjustments in the Savage and Stanfield cases.","taxTitle","Halifax County, North Carolina","taxId",58915,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6569138,"Health director: 13 child deaths reviewed in 2024; commissioners receive local child fatality prevention report",254,9556000,9810000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192513-42034a5418c7a92f75513d0c9b26a067&start=9556&end=9810","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192513-42034a5418c7a92f75513d0c9b26a067/thumbnail_9556000.jpg","/articles/6569138/Halifax-County/North-Carolina/Health-director-13-child-deaths-reviewed-in-2024-commissioners-receive-local-child-fatality-prevention-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569138-b55ebb5ce8562a10e055eed95ef5abe1/orig.mp4?Expires=1773579455&Signature=ftDSi5H8RM1eeOTruAfE1sNgj-301~oreVeesXw92DNYvPjSl8DSbR7Up7MUXNX3UOPxA4RermoYVLPA5J74HVPB~caramXw6p61hTskVbYiy5c2keet-4hvvwZy3bQLKVp0fd1NdphSdNU0ImoLWwgD5QKK6kXRj88vm5mBgKBEOf8P7v7cPB8ca9~Y3WUCORTtTsHaLqscaph5WcqFm5zedFlMQa9V4zGv1yqSWDrgqvwkRLq12~3B6RpqweEbBOJ-~sCRAncOKJ2raGhe08HYWfyqygVGdsQ6~A10xpndE5dj025b-UHVCbezHecbpd1ayLyI8UENlQyRyjsvqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Halifax County Health Director Cheyenne James presented the county’s 2024 Child Fatality Prevention Team report and the Halifax County Board of Commissioners voted to receive the document.

James told the board the local child fatality team reviewed 13 child deaths in 2024. In the figures she presented, those cases included three homicides involving firearms, eight deaths connected to congenital or perinatal conditions, one poisoning and one malignant neoplasm of the brain. James said three cases were referred to the state team for intensive review. She stressed that portions of case files are sensitive; the local team works with families, law enforcement and medical providers.

The report listed recommended prevention actions and priorities the team plans to press at the state and local levels. James highlighted advocacy for funding and programs for recreational and after‑school enrichment, relationships with community providers, and expanded prevention education (for example, safe sleep messaging and seat‑belt and car‑seat programs). She also described local services the health department provides — including a car‑seat distribution and training program and a positive‑parenting program — and the team’s role in elevating prevention recommendations to the state child fatality review process.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about homicide causes, perinatal conditions and whether the team captures suicide statistics; James said two of the homicides were firearm wounds and a third was under state review. She said the team will provide additional breakdowns and is working with local law enforcement and partners to coordinate prevention efforts.

The board voted to receive the report with no additional county action requested; James and commissioners discussed follow‑up engagement with partners to pursue prevention programs.

The report will be used to inform the county’s prevention priorities and to shape recommendations that the team forwards to the state-level child fatality review process.","Halifax County health director presented the 2024 Child Fatality Prevention Team annual report to commissioners, reporting 13 reviewed child deaths (including three homicides by firearm) and recommended continuing advocacy on prevention, recreation and mental‑health resources; the board voted to receive the report.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6569142,"County staff recommend '5' proposal as preferred for CAP/CAB broadband award; NCDIT confirmation pending",166,10429000,10595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192513-42034a5418c7a92f75513d0c9b26a067&start=10429&end=10595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192513-42034a5418c7a92f75513d0c9b26a067/thumbnail_10429000.jpg","/articles/6569142/Halifax-County/North-Carolina/County-staff-recommend-5-proposal-as-preferred-for-CAPCAB-broadband-award-NCDIT-confirmation-pending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569142-fae67e8415a54288fef957bf1f388124/orig.mp4?Expires=1773579455&Signature=dlFehiUPjQtBbA-r4JXyxp1nftWsK9hi0JVRmUwxw-UvAkoFDWLOP0nSvnqzXCv0d58qHo639PDE3oIVBgTl9UDaZavJd8vRSJ1RbDWOfv10C7Rh9u8YJ4zhjUfHAMtAQhO7D~P4v31gINgV099MLB2nieF40~ZHC8nV13at-WsyER6VIcis01ANeDQhjlop0uD-nlnQsXt1YV4KydMkxYTFCXMUlO2HEcAQFuTThYsftNaaYphzNM8YwNxwcbp~9KmUktzob2p66FjC79OKq-e1N0Fi9nk6ZVYbMz1q7YleutdDj411wKfnSFXMdcMoGbN0a6J806X~eSUvqnyi-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff told the Halifax County Board of Commissioners during a briefing that a single proposal in the county’s Competitive Access/Community Anchor Broadband (CAP/CAB) review ranked highest and is their recommended preference for a state grant award, though the county said official confirmation from the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) was still pending.

Staff said three CAP/CAB proposals were reviewed with NCDIT: submissions identified in the packet as BrightView, Charter Spectrum and the bidder described in materials and discussion as “5.” Staff and NCDIT concluded the “5” proposal scored highest primarily on three factors: number of locations served, average cost per location and consumer pricing for high‑speed service.

According to staff presentation, the “5” proposal would serve 2,613 locations (2,194 households, 418 businesses and one community anchor institution), cost about $1,204 per location to serve and has a total project cost of approximately $3,243,879. Staff reported the bidder would offer 100 Mbps symmetrical service for $60 per month and a 2 Gbps symmetrical tier for $80 a month; the presenter noted the vendor said it would provide in‑house subsidy programs for qualifying customers.

County staff emphasized the recommendation did not constitute a final award: NCDIT must confirm the selection and the county expects formal notice before any contract or county commitments are final. Commissioners asked staff to schedule ISP presentations in July so the board can hear directly from providers and to run community meetings in places like Hollister and Tillery to explain build timing and availability.

Staff also updated the board on two other projects: a USDA ReConnect award (a federally funded project) in the Hollister area delivered by AccessOn, and a separate BrightSpeed (and related) project serving other parts of the county. Staff said those projects and the CAB award together could raise the county’s served locations to the low‑ to mid‑90s percentage of currently unserved locations, though no county has yet reported 100% coverage under these programs.

Commissioners did not take a binding vote on the CAB recommendation at the meeting; staff said they would return with follow‑up details and mapping once NCDIT confirms awards.","Halifax County staff and NCDIT reviewers recommended the proposal referred to in meeting materials as “5” as the preferred award under the state’s CAP/CAB process; the proposal would serve 2,613 locations and provide 100 Mbps symmetrical service options starting at $60 per month. County staff said final award requires state confirmation.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6569147,"Commissioners approve $78,500 Select Site due-diligence grant and adopt project ordinance for US‑301 industrial site",1505,5088000,6593000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192513-42034a5418c7a92f75513d0c9b26a067&start=5088&end=6593","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192513-42034a5418c7a92f75513d0c9b26a067/thumbnail_5088000.jpg","/articles/6569147/Halifax-County/North-Carolina/Commissioners-approve-78500-Select-Site-due-diligence-grant-and-adopt-project-ordinance-for-US301-industrial-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569147-9d18ff2edcc3e6f9ddfa935d93bf00a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1773579455&Signature=ZK7O~twT8IKxZb5ixpCdV4KDCrmpUMepAaXHosykzSSmHtnFeMG2SfZgvljxoe0rmDOzhtuhMMxarmMvRM5uFivRu75ZHQLCrxV0yifVhboVQJh8FwXbOwMKEMC5RYvoAvCfPVojnFuTuyfGwihFtj98UpemrxsNSoGHU7LWeZTMLxZP215zYStwkn8JfS~XJOGGJrrs1TJrzpMSYDLDqR3P4Zpg6olSBspULJGABnr67rfZwA1Kvqv1XdCSpTSOhnEtT6oDFbBBbjufLV~fcseg68n~wN7OQRkFwHDCJkBXGWH1cg-ZZETT0owCh2TYUiPed1rlM9GJ8f91HUjU1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Halifax County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to accept a $78,500 Select Site Readiness Program grant and adopt a grant project ordinance to fund due‑diligence work at the county‑owned U.S. 301 industrial site.

The grant application, explained to commissioners by Miss Scott (economic development staff), would fund an updated Phase I environmental assessment, an ALTA/author survey upgrade to the county’s existing boundary survey, additional site borings and an updated geotechnical report for the parcel. Scott told the board the county applied in December and the site was chosen as one of 15 statewide for the Select Site program.

County attorney and staff recommended the board adopt two separate documents: (1) a resolution authorizing the county to accept the grant and (2) a grant project ordinance setting up the budget. Attorney Robbins advised adopting the resolution and the ordinance as separate votes to keep contracting and accounting records clear. Commissioners followed that advice.

Commissioner Barrisdale moved to adopt the resolution; the motion was seconded by Commissioner Silver and passed unanimously. The board then voted to adopt the grant project ordinance by a separate motion moved by Vice Chair Davis and seconded by Commissioner Silver.

The county manager and staff said the funding will move work “under contract and moving along” so the site can be marketed to manufacturers once environmental, survey and geotechnical work is complete.

No member of the public spoke during the hearing, and the board closed the public comment period before taking the votes.

The actions clear the way for the county to spend the grant on the listed studies and for staff to contract for that work. The county will return to the board with routine implementation items as necessary.","After a public hearing, the Halifax County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to accept a $78,500 Select Site Readiness Program grant for due‑diligence work at the county-owned U.S. 301 industrial site and to adopt the associated grant project ordinance.","actionData","errors"]

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