On the agenda: Louisburg Franklin County Board of Commissioners - Aug 04, 2026 — Data Center (Aug 4)

FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS
Monday
July 13, 2026
Franklin Plaza Training Room, 279 South Bickett
Boulevard, Louisburg, NC 27549

SEASON OF PRAYER - 5:55pm, Commissioner Mark Speed
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00pm, Chairman Roxanne Bragg
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
SPECIAL RECOGNITION - Franklin County Special Olympics Athletes
1.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
This is the time set aside by the Board of Commissioners to allow individuals five minutes
each to address the Board on issues concerning the county. The total time set aside for
public comments is 30 minutes.

2.

CONSENT AGENDA
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June 15, 2026 Minutes
FY27 Budget Amendment #1
General Fund Capital Reserve Fund Budget Amendment #5
424 T. Kemp Road Warehouse Project Budget Ordinance Amendment #3
Distribution Request for Public School Building Repair & Renovation Fund for NC
Education Lottery
F. Releases, Adjustments, Refunds and Tax Collection Report
G. Annual Tax Settlement
H. Proclamation Honoring Franklin County Special Olympics Athletes
I. Parks & Recreation Month Proclamation 2026
J. Resolution Appointing Review Officer - Holly R. Heston, Zoning Code Enf. Officer
K. Resolution Appointing Review Officer - Andrea Radford, Senior Planner
L. Williams Communication Change Order 5
M. State Road 1745 and State Road 1746 Abandonment Resolution
3.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

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A.

UDO Text Amendment 26-UDO-01
The County's Unified Development Ordinance does not currently define or establish
review standards for "Data Centers". The County has not been approached with any
proposed data centers, and there are no data centers currently planned for Franklin
County. Jason Rogers, Planning & Inspections Director, will present proposed
Unified Development Ordinance amendments establishing and defining “Data
Centers” as a distinct land use category and setting applicable review standards. The
amendment will provide greater clarity for this use classification.
The purposes of the amendment are:
Protect neighboring properties and community character
Ensure compatibility with existing and surrounding land uses
Address noise, utility capacity, environmental impacts, and site design
Establish regulations for data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities
Provide clarity by establishing a clear review process
Detailed staff recommendations are attached in the staff report.
ACTION REQUESTED: Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of
revisions to the Unified Development Ordinance and coinciding plan consistency
statement.

4.

ACTION ITEMS
A.

Resolution Adopting the Tar River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Nicholas Thorpe, Emergency Management Director, will present the Tar River
Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires state,
tribal, county, and local governments to have an approved and adopted mitigation
plan to be eligible for Federal Disaster and non-disaster grant programs. Federal
code requires that these plans be updated, approved and adopted every five years.
The County last adopted the Tar River Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2021. This
is the five year update that is required. The purpose of this plan is to identify, assess,
and mitigate risk to better protect the people and property of the Tar River Region
from the effects of natural and man-made hazards. This plan documents the hazard
mitigation planning process and identifies relevant hazards and strategies the
participating communities will use to decrease vulnerability and increase resiliency
and sustainability. This plan demonstrates the participating communities’
commitment to reducing risk from identified hazards and serves as a tool to help
decision-makers direct mitigation activities and resources. This plan will ensure the
involved communities’ continued eligibility for federal disaster assistance, including
the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Pre-Disaster Mitigation, and Flood Mitigation
Assistance programs.
ACTION REQUESTED: Consider approval.

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5.

APPOINTMENTS
A.

Agricultural Advisory Board
The Board is asked to appoint/reappoint the following individuals:
Appoint
Matthew Strickland (Louisburg)
Brandon Strickland (Harris)
Jeff Layton (Youngsville)
Reappoint
Shawn Journigan (Franklinton)
ACTION REQUESTED: Consider approval of suggested
appointments/reappointments for three-year terms effective immediately.

B.

NCACC Voting Delegate - 119th Annual Conference
The Board is asked to designate a county voting delegate for the NCACC's 119th
Annual Conference scheduled for August 20-22, 2026, at the Durham Convention
Center in Durham County. The Business Session is scheduled for August 22 at
2:15pm.
ACTION REQUESTED: Designate a county voting delegate.

6.

BOARD, MANAGER AND CLERK'S COMMENTS
This is the time set aside for the Board of County Commissioners, County Manager and
Clerk to the Board to report on various activities. The Board may also discuss other items
of interest.

7.

CLOSED SESSION
The Board is asked to enter into closed session pursuant to the following North Carolina
General Statutes:
NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(3) Attorney-Client Privileged Communication
NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(4) Industry/Economic Development
NCGS 143-318.11 (a)(6) Personnel

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