Archive for April, 2023

Board of Commissioners Meeting Notice – May 1, 2023

Posted April 27, 2023

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet at the Granville Expo & Convention Center, 4185 Highway 15, Oxford, NC on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting. 

May 1, 2023 Agenda      

Any questions should be directed to Debra Weary, Clerk to the Board, at 919-603-1307 or emailed to  debra.weary@granvillecounty.org 

Advisory Board Vacancies

Posted April 26, 2023

The Granville County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants to fill roles on several citizen advisory boards. Applicants should reside in the designated district or the Butner Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (approximately within a one mile radius of the Butner town limits and NOT within a different municipal limit). 

To verify your district, please visit the NC State Board of Elections website look for the district number beside County Commissioner under “your jurisdictions.” If you need additional information, contact Granville County Addressing at 919-692-1278. Visit the links below to learn more about the boards with current open seats.

Animal Control Advisory Committee (meets quarterly on Thursdays at 7 p.m.)
Butner Board of Adjustment (meets monthly on Thursdays at 7 p.m.)
Butner Planning Board (meets monthly on Thursdays at 7 p.m.)
Economic Development Advisory Board (meets bi-monthly on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.)
Human Relations Commission (meets monthly on Mondays at 7 p.m.)
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (meets monthly on Fridays at 10 a.m.)

Those interested in volunteering should submit an application to Debra Weary, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, at debra.weary@granvillecounty.org, or mail/hand deliver to 104 Belle Street (PO Box 906) Oxford, NC 27565.

Advisory board application.

LinkedIn Learning Available at GCLS

Posted April 26, 2023

All Granville County Library System users can now access LinkedIn Learning for free! LinkedIn Learning offers over 16,000 courses including leadership, customer service, Microsoft Office skills, information technology, coding, marketing, project management, resume building, and so much more. Users can enroll in courses in seven different languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, and Mandarin) and follow customized learning paths at their own pace.

“LinkedIn Learning is one of the top online professional development curriculums available,” said Library System Director Will Robinson. “We are excited to offer this resource for free to all residents with the added benefit of making the same training available to all county employees. It was an easy win-win decision to provide this valuable resource to Granville County residents while simultaneously improving the professional training available to county employees.”

The addition of LinkedIn learning aligns with several priorities identified in Granville County’s 2021-2025 Strategic Plan including improving resident services with online access, retaining local talent through skill development for the workforce, creating community and employee education opportunities, and improving training resources to ensure Granville County is a preferred destination for the top public service employees in this region.

Granville Library users can login to LinkedIn Learning utilizing their library card number and Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you need assistance logging into your account, contact the Thornton Library at 919-693-1121 or the South Branch Library at 919-528-1752.

Begin your LinkedIn Learning journey!

LinkedIn Learning is also available for mobile devices allowing offline access and learning on the go. Download the IOS version in the App Store or for Android devices visit the Google Play store. When utilizing the mobile app, select “Sign in with a Library Card” and enter “granvillecountylibrarysystem” as the Library ID. You will then be prompted to enter your library card number and your PIN.

Notice of Budget Work Sessions

Posted April 24, 2023

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet at the Granville Convention & Expo Center, 4185 Highway 15, Oxford, NC on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., and Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 9:00 a.m., and if necessary on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. to hold a budget work sessions on the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 budget.  

Fire Commission Meeting Notice – May 17 at 6 p.m.

Posted April 24, 2023

The Granville County Fire Commission will meet at Granville County Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US HWY 15, Oxford, NC on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Any questions should be directed to Jason Reavis, Emergency Management Director, at 919-603-1310 or emailed to  jason.reavis@granvillecounty.org 

Board Efforts to Improve GSCO Compensation

Posted April 20, 2023

Over the last year, the Granville County Board of Commissioners has worked to provide fair and competitive compensation to employees of the Granville County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO). As work continues on the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget, members of the Board are working with management and Sheriff Robert Fountain to ensure that the GCSO is able to attract capable and qualified employees to staff all vacancies, particularly the critical law enforcement and detention officer positions. The information provided below details past and future initiatives by the Granville County Board of Commissioners to attract and retain the best personnel for the GCSO.

In April 2022, the Board approved a 2.75% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for all county employees, which resulted in the average GCSO employee receiving a salary increase of $1,400. In July 2022, the Board approved $5,000 recruitment and retention bonuses for Detention Center staff. That same month merit raises went into effect for eligible employees, providing the average GCSO employee with a 3.37% raise equaling $1,793.

The night before the 2022 election, November 7, the Board of Commissioners approved recruitment and retention bonuses for all GCSO law enforcement personnel as a preventative measure aimed at retaining employees no matter the outcome of the election. The bonuses ranged from $1,500 to $5,000 depending on the current salary. This bonus was shortly followed two months later with the implementation of “overlap” pay in January 2023. This “overlap” pay eased the county’s transition to a new payroll schedule and in effect, delivered another bonus to GCSO staff at an average of $2,000.

All these initiatives add up to an average of $8,217 in additional compensation for an “average” GCSO Deputy in the last twelve months. However, the Board of Commissioners does not believe their work is done. The draft fiscal year 2023-2024 budget is being developed to make sure that pay for GCSO employees remains competitive in the current market. The United States has seen unprecedented changes in compensation for government employees in the last few years, and Granville County is committed to ensuring that the GCSO and all departments in Granville County government are a preferred destination for the best employees on the market. The upcoming fiscal year 2023-2024 budget is slated to include additional compensation increases and short/long-range improvements to county benefits for all county employees.

For more information on recent enhancements to compensation for GCSO employees, visit the Granville County website.

Granville Alert System Goes Live April 24

Posted April 20, 2023

Granville County Emergency Management has announced that Granville Alert is now available for enrollment to all residents, replacing the previously used Code Red alert system. Much like the Code Red notification system, Granville Alert is a free service that allows individuals to receive notifications sent from state and local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic, and other emergencies.

The switch to Granville Alert allows residents to receive alerts via phone, text, and email.

Individuals who were previously signed up for Code Red will be automatically enrolled in Granville Alert but are encouraged to create an account to ensure all stored information is accurate and up to date. Residents and travelers to Granville County are encouraged to sign up for free to receive timely and actionable emergency alerts via email, text, or voice message. 

“Granville Alert strengthens our ability to communicate with residents when it matters most,” said Russ May, Chair of the Granville County Board of Commissioners. “This Board of Commissioners values the safety of our residents above all else and this service allows for critical communication with the public and provides individuals with the information needed to stay safe or take precautions during hazardous or emergency situations.”

Granville Alert is powered by the Rave Platform’s Smart 911 system, which is trusted by thousands of government organizations as well as public and private institutions across the United States. Smart 911 sends millions of messages daily and is a proven reliable platform used by emergency management professionals.

Community members are encouraged to sign up for Granville Alert today where you can enter your best contact information and indicate your notification preferences online or by texting GRANVILLE to 67283.  More information can be found on the Granville County website.

Board of Commissioners Meeting Notice – April 17, 2023

Posted April 14, 2023

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet at the Granville Expo & Convention Center, 4185 Highway 15, Oxford, NC on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting. 

April 17, 2023 Agenda      

Any questions should be directed to Debra Weary, Clerk to the Board, at 919-603-1307 or emailed to  debra.weary@granvillecounty.org 

Public Notice – Commissioners to Consider Declaration of Surplus Property

Public Notice

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of a resolution declaring numerous items of county property as surplus at their regular meeting on Monday, April 17, 2023. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Granville County Convention and Expo Center (4185 US Highway 15 South, Oxford).

If the resolution is approved by the Board of Commissioners, the surplus property will be made available for free to registered non-profits on Saturday, May 13 at the Granville County Convention and Expo Center.

Read the full draft resolution here.

Request for Proposals – Expo Center AV Refresh

Posted April 11, 2023

Granville County Government is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to design and implement Granville County’s next-generation Expo Center & Board Room Audio/Visual technology. 

Granville County is seeking to fully upgrade and replace all existing audio/visual equipment, connections, and cabling at the Expo Center as a turn-key project. Including training of select Granville County Staff and technical support for 1-year after project completion. 

Read the full RFP Here

Responses to the Request for Proposal must be received by 5:00 PM on the deadline date (May 7, 2023). Proposals should be mailed in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Request for Proposals – Granville County Expo Center A/V Refresh RFP”. Responses should be submitted to:

Granville County
Atn: Chris Brame, IT Director
104 Belle Street
Oxford, NC 27565