Archive for June, 2023

Sheriff’s Office and Clerk of Court Improve Courthouse Access

Posted June 30, 2023

Visitors to the Granville County Courthouse have requested for many years that the historic entrance on Main Street to be reopened for public use. This week, the Granville County Sheriff’s Office and the Clerk of Court’s Office began setting the stage for this improvement by removing the historic wagon that had been displayed in the former entry way and relocating the artifact to the Granville County Historical Society Museum. The wagon had been displayed at the Granville County Courthouse for nearly thirty years. The wagon is owned by the Granville County Historical Society, which chose to originally display it in the courthouse.

“Since taking office, I have heard from Granville residents a strong desire to utilize the historic courthouse entrance,” said Sheriff Robert Fountain. “We had several challenges to make this a reality, including needed security improvements along with opening up additional space for staff to operate and for visitors to safely enter and exit the facility. I am pleased that we were able to work with the Clerk of Court’s Office and take the first step toward revitalizing one of the historic features of this building. I would also like to thank the Granville County Historical Society for helping to safely remove the wagon and move it to its rightful place at their museum, where it can be cared for and seen by visitors from across our county.”

“Sheriff Fountain and I have discussed the importance of improving access to the courthouse while simultaneously emphasizing and appreciating this building’s history,” said J. Yancey Washington, Clerk of Superior Court. “This very spot on Main Street has provided court services for over two hundred years for Granville County, even predating this current building. We want to do everything we can to ensure that this facility is cared for and utilized for generations to come.”

The removal of this historic wagon is the first step to allow the Sheriff’s Office and Clerk of Court staff to assess other needed improvement to accessibility and security that will allow the Main Street entrance to be used in addition to the existing entrance on Williamsboro Street.

For more information about the Granville County Historical Society Museum, visit http://www.granvillemuseumnc.org/. The museum is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located at 1 Museum Lane and 110 Court Street in Oxford.

See below for additional historical facts about the Granville County Courthouse:

• The Granville County Courthouse is one of the most historically significant buildings in Granville County and is the second courthouse built on the Main Street site.
• Construction on the current building began on July 4, 1838 and was completed in February 1840.
• It is the fifth oldest courthouse in North Carolina and the third oldest that has remained in continuous use.
• The wagon was sold by Lyon Winston Company, which was located on College Street at the current Schewel Furniture address.
• The current public courthouse entrance on Williamsboro Street was formerly a display area for a horse-driven hearse owned by the Granville County Historical Society. That hearse was removed and returned to the Historical Society to install the security station at the Williamsboro Street entrance today.

Senator Ted Budd Visits Granville County

Posted June 29, 2023

On Wednesday, June 28, the Granville County Board of Commissioners and the Town of Butner welcomed Senator Ted Budd to Altec Inc.

Senator Budd was able to learn more about Altec’s Granville County operations and its impact on Butner, Granville County, and the wider community. Budd and all other local officials were also treated to a tour of the Altec production facility and a short meet and greet to learn more about issues facing Altec, Butner, and Granville County overall.

Altec is one of Granville’s largest employers and has operated out of their local facility for over three decades.

Thank you to Senator Budd for taking the time to visit Granville County!

GAP Sponsor Mural Dedication

Posted June 27, 2023

Board of Commissioners Meeting Notice – June 19, 2023

Posted June 16, 2023

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet at the Granville Expo & Convention Center, 4185 Highway 15, Oxford, NC on Monday, June 19, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting. 

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

June 19, 2023 Agenda

Animal Shelter Receives $10,000 Grant from Petco Love

Posted June 13, 2023

Granville County Animal Management has received a $10,000 grant investment from the national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Granville County.

Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since its founding in 1999, Petco Love has invested $350 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. And Petco Love helps find loving homes for pets in partnership with Petco and more than 4,000 organizations across North America — like the Granville County Animal Shelter — with 6.7 million pets adopted and counting.

“Our investment in Granville County Animal Management is part of more than $15M in investments recently announced by Petco Love to power local organizations across the country as part of our commitment to create a future in which no pet is unnecessarily euthanized,” said Susanne Kogut, president of Petco Love. “Our local investments are only part of our strategy to empower animal lovers to drive lifesaving change right alongside us. We recently launched Petco Love Lost, a national lost and found database that uses pet image technology to simplify the search for lost pets.”

“We are so thankful for the continuing support provided by Petco Love to help the Granville County Animal Shelter in its mission to protect the animals of our community,” said Commissioner Sue Hinman, who also serves on the Animal Control Advisory Committee. “Our staff will utilize this generous grant to enhance our spay/neuter program, provide heartworm treatment to dogs, and pay for emergency veterinary care. This is such an awesome gift from Petco Love and we hope they know how grateful our community is to be included in this grant award.”

The Granville County Animal Shelter operates Tuesday through Saturday, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for all services. For more information, call 919-693-6749 or visit their website.

Learn more about Petco Love by visiting their website.

Granville County Welcomes Auction Direct USA

Posted June 12, 2023

Granville County, the City of Oxford, and the North Carolina Department of Commerce welcomed Auction Direct USA to Granville County today with the announcement of an expansion to their regional operations with the announcement of a new vehicle refurbishment and wholesale facility. Auction Direct USA will occupy a portion of the former Santa Fe Tobacco production center located on Knotts Grove Road in Oxford.

“We see our company becoming a part of the Granville County community,” said Auction Direct USA CEO Tim Frank. “Auction Direct has become the company it is today by investing in our employees and preparing them for success with our company and for the future. We know that the culture we build is the most important part of our business model and the monetary success we have as is just a byproduct of creating a place that our employees want to be a part of.”

Auction Direct USA was formed in Rochester, New York in 2004 by a group of automotive professionals who loved the car business, but not the way vehicles were sold to customers. This group used their combined 70 years of experience to develop a new approach to car sales that focused on fun and letting customers “drive” the process. This new location in Granville County will provide a base of operations to refurbish incoming stock and allow direct sales to vehicle wholesalers with a new subsidiary called “a.i.m.” This subsidiary will allow Auction Direct to expand into supply chain solutions, providing both wholesale and retail-ready vehicles to the entire automotive industry, including dealers and digital channels. The company’s project in Granville County will establish a high-volume location to recondition vehicles and prepare them for wholesale.

“Granville County works every day to build a culture of success for our citizens” said Harry Mills, Granville County Development Director. “Announcements like this show that Granville is ready to lead the way for our region as we attract new growth, that includes more jobs and opportunities for our citizens. Auction Direct USA has proven that they are committed to ‘Growing with Granville,’ by bringing investment that cultivates success for their customers and our community as a whole.”

“We are always pleased to welcome a new business to Granville County, but we are truly excited to welcome a company known across the country for success and innovation,” said Russ May, Chair of the Granville County Board of Commissioners. “The Board of Commissioners takes great pride in ensuring that Granville County is a place that promotes success for our existing businesses and welcomes new investment. I am confident that today’s announcement will have a positive effect on our community for years to come. Auction Direct USA is the exact type of company we hope to attract to Granville; one that will bring in stable, high-paying jobs and become ingrained in our community.”

“Auction Direct USA choosing Granville County as its expansion location shows North Carolina has secured a foothold in the automotive industry,” said Jordan Whichard, Deputy Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Commerce. “North Carolina continues to see economic development success in the automotive sector, and we are thrilled that Auction Direct is showing a commitment to Oxford, Granville County, and the State of North Carolina with this major expansion and investment.”

As a result of Auction Direct USA’s investment in this new Granville location, the company is eligible to receive a $2,076,300 Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) over the course of twelve years from the North Carolina Department of Commerce and a $500,000 Building Reuse Grant from the NC Rural Infrastructure Authority. In return, by 2024 Auction Direct USA will invest $2.9 million in facility improvements and create 173 jobs with an average salary of $88,258, nearly double the current median salary in Granville County. This project is estimated to produce a total economic impact of $393.3 million over the next twelve years.

For more information about Auction Direct USA, visit their website. 

Notice of Auction – June 23, 2023 at 4 p.m. at Animal Shelter

Posted June 8, 2023

Granville County Animal Management will auction a male, black, potbelly pig, possibly neutered, found on May 3, 2023 on George Winston Road Oxford, NC 27565. 

The auction will be held at 4:00 p.m. on June 23, 2023 at the Granville County Animal Shelter located at 515 New Commerce Dr Oxford, NC 27565.

This auction is required by NCGS 68-20 “Notice of sale and sale where the owner fails to redeem or is unknown”

https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_68/GS_68-20.pdf

Fire Commission Meeting Notice – June 14, 2023

Posted June 7, 2023

The Granville County Fire Commission will meet at Granville County Expo and Convention Center, 4185 US HWY 15, Oxford, NC on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 5:00 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 of Commissioners Regular Meeting Notice – June 5, 2023

Posted June 5, 2023

The Granville County Board of Commissioners will meet at the Granville Expo & Convention Center, 4185 Highway 15, Oxford, NC on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. for the regular scheduled meeting.

June 5, 2023 Meeting Agenda

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

Amended Call for Proposals – Expo Center AV Refresh

Posted June 1, 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. This project will be referred to as the Expo Center A/V Refresh.

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. Vendors are sought to achieve the following goals and objectives.

Read the full RFP Here (see amendment #1 below)

Read Amendment #1 Here (Issued June 1, 2023)

Auditorium/Board Room & Meeting Room

• Upgrade the audio mixer with a digital variant, allowing for one-button presets for various meetings/events. Ability to control mixer remotely utilizing iPad/tablet over a wireless connection (Wifi/Bluetooth).
• Upgrade speakers and optimize speaker configuration for space.
• Upgrade video (projectors, TVs, etc.) to support HD Standards. Optimized for both text and video content.
• Secure A/V Rack out-of-view from the gallery and inaccessible to the public.
• Capability to support recording and or live streaming meetings & events held in the auditorium to the public and other spaces within the Expo Center. Including online streaming capabilities with support of multiple camera angles to give clear view of board members around the U-shaped governing board desk; camera view of the podium in the gallery, speaker and microphone location configuration to optimize audio for recordings/streaming.

Governing Body Desk

• Upgrade 10 viewing monitors with HD Standard (HDMI). Requirement to stay below the top of the desk to not obstruct the view of the gallery.
• Add additional video inputs at various locations around the desk.

Back Meeting Room

• Install a Large TV that supports HD standards. Ability to cast wirelessly from laptop/tablet to TV as well as wired HDMI connection.

Projected RFP Schedule

• July 14, 2023 @ 2:00 p.m. – On-site assessment deadline
• July 21, 2023 – Questions from Vendors Due
• July 26, 2023 – Answers to Vendor Questions
• July 31, 2023 – RFP Submission Deadline
• August 7, 2023 – Recommendation of contract award to County Commissioners

Project Timeline

Granville County is expecting project installation to begin December 1, 2023, and have a completion date of January 30, 2024.

Submission Process

Responses to the Request for Proposal must be received by 5:00 PM on the deadline date (July 31, 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

The County reserves the right to reject any and all submittals or to waive any minor irregularities in the process. The County also reserves the right to seek new proposals when it is in the best interest of the County.