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Votes at a glance: Forsyth County Board actions Nov. 20, 2025
Summary
The board approved changes to UDO sign regulations, a World AIDS Day resolution, procurement and contracts, a $19.7M DEQ sewer grant, sale of county property, and several purchases; it authorized private funds to pay ESS school debt (5–2), advanced Hall of Justice upset‑bid publication with a briefing (5–2), and awarded solid‑waste franchises (4–3).
Key votes taken Nov. 20 by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners:
- UDO sign regulation amendment (UDO CC‑30): Approved unanimously after staff presentation to allow 75 sq ft freestanding signs for parks/recreation areas 100 acres and larger in certain zoning. (Motion carried unanimously.)
- World AIDS Day resolution (12/01/2025): Approved unanimously; county proclamation recognizing the day and public‑health priorities. (Unanimous.)
- Federal procurement policy update: Motion approved unanimously to reflect the FAR Council simplified acquisition threshold increase to $350,000. (Unanimous.)
- Use of privately raised funds to prioritize ESS Southeast LLC debt: Approved 5–2; staff reported $4,165,281 raised to date via Winston‑Salem Foundation to address ESS debt under the board’s conditional forgiveness resolution. (5 yes, 2 no.)
- Wahlberg Sewer Expansion Project (DEQ grant): Accepted a $19,700,000 grant and interlocal agreement with the utility commission; motion carried unanimously.
- Ambulance purchases: Approved two procurement actions (three remount units, one new ambulance) to strengthen EMS; unanimous votes.
- AquaTech lifeguard services contract (Peter S. Brunstetter Aquatic Center): Approved, not to exceed $712,842.75 for May 2026–Sept 2028. (Unanimous.)
- Sale of 2050 Big House Gaines Boulevard to Feeling Friends Community Center: Accepted highest bid of $210,050; buyer has 30 days to close. (Unanimous.)
- Hall of Justice offer (200 N. Main St): Board approved substitute motion 5–2 to both publish the $2.6M offer for upset bids and add a Dec. 1 briefing to consider community alternatives, allowing both processes to run in parallel. (5 yes, 2 no.)
- Tax assessor refunds (two resolutions): Approved unanimously for $18,648.84 and $55,195.86. (Unanimous.)
- Solid‑waste franchise awards: Approved 4–3 to award franchises to ABC Garbage Inc, Bridal Garbage Service, and Waste Industries LLC doing business as GFL Environmental; staff to confirm insurance certificates and return for second reading. (4 yes, 3 no.)
- October financial report: Accepted unanimously.
Each action is recorded in the minutes and will return for any required second readings or contract execution steps where insurance or certificates are required.
