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Dec 15, 2025·BoardMeeting
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City Of Graham City Council Special Meeting Minutes
This special meeting served as a Department Head Update Session. Presentations were delivered by the directors of the Water/Wastewater Department (covering water treatment, wastewater treatment, field operations, collections, billing, customer service, and maintenance), the Information Technology Department, the Planning/Inspections Department, the Police Department, the Fire Department, and Public Works. Department heads explained their functions, justifications for their work, and needs for continued service. Subsequent discussions covered funding for approved NCDOT crosswalks, estimated costs and timeline for rewriting the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), and the potential expansion of the reservoir. City Management noted that funding for new initiatives would require additional revenue, such as property tax increases, and reminded the Council of the upcoming Goal Setting Session.
Jan 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Council Special Meeting Minutes
This Budget Planning Session involved reviewing strategic planning objectives. Key accomplishments discussed included the wastewater treatment plant upgrade, historical designation of a church, implementation of a new digital sign, major software and ERP system improvements, approval of the Graham Regional Master Plan, purchase of a new fire department ladder truck, replacement of old water lines, development of career ladders for employees, and acquisition of land for park expansion. The Council also discussed keys to success, such as commitment to citizens and community engagement. Discussions focused on priorities for the next 12-18 months, including renegotiating agreements with Mebane, rewriting the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), planning for a new fire department, prioritizing infrastructure and residential services, and balancing funding streams. Long-term goals identified focused on infrastructure backlog, community engagement strategy, economic diversification, maintaining growth management, public safety enhancements, parks and recreation improvements, and developing a high-performing organization. The top three priorities established were funding and beginning the UDO revision, funding utility upgrades/replacements, and beginning design/construction funding for a new fire department.
Dec 9, 2025·BoardMeeting
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City Council Of The City Of Graham City Council Meeting Minutes
The meeting commenced with reports and approvals of previous minutes from November 2025. Key discussions included the approval of the Graham Regional Park Master Plan, which incorporated athletic fields, a splash pad, an amphitheater, and trails based on community feedback. The City Council officially certified the election results from November 4, 2025, confirming Chelsea Dickey as the new Mayor and Bobby Chin and Jim Young as Council Members, followed by the administration of the oath of office to the newly elected and re-elected officials. The new Council elected Ricky Hall as Mayor Pro Tem. The session also included a presentation from Impact Alamance regarding past investments. The consent agenda involved approving an interlocal agreement with Burlington for animal services, awarding items to a retired Sergeant, and approving two budget amendments: one for $26,000 in Federal Drug Funds for the Police Department and another for $25,000 for Fire Department vehicle maintenance. The Council also approved the 2026 meeting schedule and tax releases of $393.21. New business primarily involved assigning Council Members as liaisons to various boards and committees, including the Appearance Commission/Tree Board, Economic Development & Marketing Committee, and the Alamance County Economic Development Committee. Following public comment, the Council agreed to add discussions regarding the Sesquicentennial Park policy governing meeting procedures to the January agenda. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss potential litigation, after which the Council authorized condemnation proceedings for specific properties related to a water line replacement project and authorized staff to resolve a dispute with the City of Mebane concerning wastewater capacity.
Jan 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
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City Council of the City of Graham City Council Meeting Minutes
The meeting commenced with recognition for two individuals who saved a life by alerting a homeowner to a fire. A presentation detailed the process and schedule for the upcoming 2027 Property Revaluation in Alamance County, including homestead exemption qualifications. Key new business items involved setting new operating hours for several city parks, with approval for adjusted seasonal schedules, and extensive discussion concerning the Sesquicentennial Park Project. Council debated relocating the park versus renovating its current contaminated site, ultimately voting to relocate it behind the Graham Historical Museum, reallocating previously designated funds for stamped crosswalks to support this move. Appointments were made to the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment, while reappointments to the Historic Resources Commission were tabled for re-advertisement. Public comments addressed developer conduct and zoning limitations for additional dwellings. Staff comments confirmed the appointment of a council member to an advisory committee and set dates for future budget and financial planning sessions. The session concluded with a closed session to consult with the attorney regarding pending litigation.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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