Chairman, At-large Member· 2022-12-01 - 2026-12-01
Vernon J. Bryant
Halifax County
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- 25:30
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Top issues during term (20)
Data Center Moratorium Hearing Rescheduled
The county stands to sell 251 acres and grant incentives, with a September 18 closing deadline on the land sale.
Alcohol service policy for county facilities
Littleton Water and Sewer Operations Transfer
Grant maximum is $50,000; rate impacts for both systems will be studied.
Health Department $6 Million Funding Gap
About $6 million is at stake, currently earmarked for public health purposes.
Parks and Recreation Expansion
$668,473 from capital reserve; officials cautioned costs could rise.
Additional law enforcement officer position
Adds salary and benefits to the county budget; exact cost isn't listed in the agenda.
Manning Elementary debt service lottery funds
$1.185 million in lottery repair funds approved across two districts.
Mobile substance use outreach program
Up to $750,000/year federal, no county match; $250,000 estimated for year one.
County water access on Green Star Road
Residents report spending hundreds on filters and up to $10,000 on new wells.
Premier Boulevard Sewer Extension
Funding to be sought through the state revolving fund; amount not finalized.
Halifax Aggregates rezoning to Residential-Agriculture
The company touts a $25 million investment and roughly $300,000 a year in new tax revenue if the quarry proceeds.
County Employee Retention and Turnover
An additional 5% raise for detention officers, potentially offset by eliminating unfilled positions.
Transparency and community engagement
$4,500 per session, about $9,000 total, from contingency funds.
Weldon Armory Deed Restriction and School Grant Proposal
$5.75 million in current expense plus $1.4 million in capital outlay across three districts.
JBB Packaging rail industrial access funding
The county's own cost isn't spelled out; the resolution supports state funding for the company's rail access.
Detention center financing choice
$3 million more from the general fund now, refunded from bond proceeds after the October sale.
Proposed mining and quarrying ordinance
The company cited about $300,000 in new tax revenue and 20-plus jobs, but rejecting the ordinance avoids potential litigation costs.
Mining and quarrying regulations near airport
Supporters tout a $25 million investment, 20 direct jobs and $300,000-plus in tax revenue; opponents warn nearby industrial development could sap the airport and Corporate Park's value.
Roanoke Rapids area development and investment
About $92 million in additional GDP from 2023 to 2024.
Project Chase expansion and building reuse grant
Building permits up to $8.2 million from $4.7 million a year ago.
Decisions during term (205)
Recorded while Bryant was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Retirement Resolution — Michele C. Braswell
Designation of NCACC Legislative Goals Conference Voting Delegate
Resolution Directing Additional Expenditure of McKinsey Opioid Settlement Funds for HARC
Resolution Directing Additional Expenditure of MOA Opioid Settlement Funds for HARC
Littleton Water and Sewer Operations and Maintenance Agreement
Release and Termination Agreements — Atlantic Coast Pipeline Easements
Resolution in Honor of the 160th Anniversary of First Baptist Church in Weldon
Cancellation of October 19 Meeting and Rescheduling of Data Center Moratorium Hearing
Motion to Enter Closed Session
Budget Amendments
Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund Application - Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools
Authorizing Resolution for the NC Department of Commerce Building Reuse Program
Resolution of Support for Historical Marker Honoring William Robert Richardson
Amendment of 2026 Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule
Letter in Honor of Reverend Gregory L. Evans' 21st Pastor Anniversary
Adoption of the agenda
Appointment of Deputy Clerk to the Board
Approval of Amended and Restated Economic Development Agreement — Quiet Data Centers Halifax Inc.
Direction to negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement
Adjournment until September 21, 2026
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