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Oxford board approves CDBG contracts, adopts resolution opposing two state bills and tables SRO contract until budget vote
Summary
The Oxford Board of Commissioners approved CDBG‑related contracts (admin training and rehab specialist), approved subdivision and other consent items, adopted a resolution opposing SB 688 and HB 765, and voted to delay an SRO contract with Granville County Schools until the city budget is adopted.
At its May 13 meeting the Oxford Board of Commissioners approved a series of consent and contract items, adopted a resolution opposing two state bills, and postponed a decision on a school resource officer contract until the city’s budget is finalized.
Contract approvals: The board approved a contract with Steven F. Austin for administration training and project oversight for CDBG revitalization grant 22CD‑4129, with a contract amount not to exceed $12,000. The board also approved retaining Todd Heffner to provide rehabilitation specialist services needed for CDBG rehabilitation grants. Both contracts were recommended by staff and passed by voice vote.
Land use and other items: The board called a public hearing (June 10) on a rezoning request by Carolyn Noblin for roughly 55 acres (Industrial Park District to Residential Agriculture) and approved a requested modification to ingress/egress for the Oxford Loop subdivision. The board also considered a demolition order for a vacant structure at 510 Hicks Mill Road (owners Kenyatta and Jeremy Allen) and moved that item forward for action as presented by staff.
SRO contract: Staff presented a contract with Granville County Schools to provide a school resource officer (SRO). Several commissioners asked that the SRO decision be delayed until the budget is approved; the body voted to table action on the SRO contract until the June budget decision so staff and the police chief can finalize required contract modifications.
State legislation resolution: The board adopted a resolution opposing state bills SB 688 and HB 765; staff recommended the resolution and the board passed it by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
Consent agenda: The consent agenda, including the earlier budget amendment added at the start of the meeting, was approved by a single motion and voice vote.
Next steps: The SRO contract will be revisited in June with budget context; other approved contracts and resolutions move forward as approved.
