April 20, 2026 Rockingham County Board Of Commissioners Meeting
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Recognition
Recognition of Sergeant Cicero Underwood who was involved in a domestic violence call in which
he came under gunfire and was hit in his bulletproof vest and survived. He has expressed
appreciation to the Commissioners for supporting their request for protective gear.
5. Request approval of the April 20, 2026 Agenda
6. Consent Agenda
Consent items as follows will be adopted with a single motion, second and vote, unless a request
for removal from the Consent Agenda is heard from a Commissioner
A. Jason Wood, 911 PSAP Manager
Request approval for the Mutual Aid Agreement with Caswell County for County's 911 calls
in the event of a Primary and Backup PSAP failure.
B. Clyde Albright, County Attorney
Request approval to consider Resolution in support of the proposed construction by the
Department of Transportation of a left turn lane on Highway 158 at SR 2347 (Lake Brandt
Road) to enhance safety of the traveling public.
C. Captain Jennifer Brown
1. Request approval to use Restricted Other Reserve (Controlled Substance) Funds to
purchase the following: (4) Stalker Dual DSR E Radar Detectors with North Carolina
software to be utilized by the Deputies of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office to
enhance and deliver accurate and efficient speed enforcement to help provide safer streets
and highways for all, especially near schools. Cost per unit is $2,449.00/$25.00 shipping
fee (x4=$9,796.00 + $100.00 shipping fee = $9,896.00). Note: NC State Contract pricing
will increase after March 31st so price subject to increase (have included 10% in total price
to cover this - $990.00). Total request amount = $10,886.00.
2. Request approval to use Restricted Other Reserve (Controlled Substance) Funds to
purchase the following for our Special Response Team (SRT): (38 or 19 pair) of body
armor plates. The current ballistic plates assigned to SRT personnel have reached or are
nearing the end of their manufacturer-recommended service life and need to be replaced.
SRT operations routinely involve high-risk incidents including armed barricaded subjects,
warrant service, hostage rescues, and active threat responses. These replacement plates
are "high-performance, lightweight armor designed for optimal comfort and protection.
They are specially suited for SWAT and SORT units and are designed for tactical
operations and dynamic environments. The plates are made of advanced Spectra
materials and feature a multi-curve design for comfort. They are highly durable,
waterproof, and feature a polyurethane-coated Cordura nylon wrap". Cost per unit is
$410.00/total $15,580.00 plus shipping fee $534.00 for total of $16,114.00.
3. Request approval to utilize funds from Jail Reserve Canteen Fund to upgrade the fire
control panel at the Evidence Building. Funds will be moved to Sheriff-Capitalized Capital
to provide and install a replacement 4007ES Fire Alarm Panel and Annunciator to replace
the existing obsolete 4010 panel in the Evidence Building. This upgrade will allow all
systems to be included in the Johnson Control Maintenance Contract for the upcoming
budget year. The system offers safety capabilities such as addressable detection,
notification technology, and muliti-hazard suppression releaseing control capability. The
proposed cost is $18,605.00.
D. Carye Dickerson, DSS Director
Request approval to purchase 3 new 2026 model vehicles in the current FY 25-26 budget.
One of these new vehicles, estimated to be $49,093, will replace a vehicle damaged in a
total loss. The other two new vehicles, estimated to be $39,759 each, will be added to the
DSS Fleet. These total amounts include tax, tag and title fees. Budget Revision Request
includes $27,187 in current DSS budget, $21,906 in insurance funds and $79,518 in Fund
Balance. The two additional vehicles were originally included in the FY 27 budget request.
However, after further discussion, it was determined that purchasing the vehicles now
would be the most cost-effective approach, allowing us to maximize federal reimbursement
rates before they decrease from 50% to 25%.
E. Mandy McGhee, Finance Director
1. Request approval to increase Public Health's budget by $5,000 for Delta Dental "Give
Kids a Smile" Grant.
2. Request approval to transfer unexpended funds from Project JL2504 to cover the cost
of new Axon Interview Room. The project was discussed and approved by Rockingham
County Commissioners at their budget retreat, February 16, 2026.
3. Request approval to appropriate $29,600 from the Public Health Escrow Fund Balance
to cover the cost of (1) Jeep Compass for Pregnancy Care Management and Care
Coordination Children programs. Funding for this vehicle was discussed during the FY 27
budget meetings. It was determined that utilizing current escrow funds at this time would
allow us to better position the fleet and reallocate existing vehicles to support other
programs more effectively.
F. Justin Thacker, Deputy Finance Director
1. Request approval to appropriate additional interest earnings for the OSBM Directed
Grant 20533 to the Town of Stoneville; and request approval of the updated Grant Project
Ordinance (remaining funds to remodel the Town Hall) for the OSBM 20533 grant to reflect
the additional interest earnings.
2. Request approval to appropriate $10,831 in interest earnings related to the $500,000
grants awarded through NC Session Law 2023-134 to Stokesdale Fire Department
($250,000) and Draper Fire Department ($250,000). The grant was awarded to
Rockingham County as the pass-through agency to the Fire Departments.
3. Request approval to amend FY 26 budget to appropriate $63,028 in interest earned on
the Airport SCIF grants funds. Additionally, approve the updated Airport Grant Project
ordinance for the Airport Project 36244.7.12.1 associated with the Airport SCIF Special
Revenue Fund (291 Fund).
4. Consideration of approval to appropriate $296,994 in fund balance to Rockingham
Community College for $96,994 for the Emergency Services Training Center Storage
Building project and $200,000 for the Construction Trades Building. The Board approved
the use of General Fund balance rather than the Quarter Cent Sales Tax Reserve on the
April 6, 2026 meeting to further aid the Community College in their Workforce
Development expansion and improvement of facilities.
5. Consideration to approve to appropriate Fire District restricted fund balance to the
following departments:
m $47,900 to Wentworth Fire Department
m $26,100 to Oregon Hill Fire Department
m $4,400 to North Stoneyview Fire Department
G. Todd Hurst, Tax Administrator
Request for approval of Tax Collection and Reconciliation Reports for March including
refunds for March 19, 2026 thru April 7, 2026.
H. Derek Southern, Assistant County Manager
Request approval of the revised "Resolution by the County of Rockingham to Direct the
Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds", previously adopted February 16, 2026, with the
recommended changes to Strategy 5.
m Increase by $153,327 to equal a total of $653,202 for the remainder of the grant.
m Amendment to the current grant as additional funds are requested to cover the salary
of a second Certified Peer Support Specialist and services for 2 years due to the high
demand of re-entry assistance for the NC Formerly Incarcerated Transition (FIT)
program in the Public Health MOUD clinic.
Request approval of the budget amendment for $10,376 to appropriate Opioid Settlement
funds for the addition of a second Certified Peer Specialist to be hired in FY 26, equal to
two months of salary, benefits and services to carry through the remainder of the fiscal
year. (Remaining funds will be appropriated during the FY 27 budget process.)
I. Susan Washburn, Clerk to the Board
Request approval for the Regular Minutes for April 6, 2026.
7. Public Comment
8. Public Hearing
Adam Barr, Senior Planner
Case 2026-03: Zoning Map Amendment (Rezoning) - Request: To rezone a (+/-) 1.2-acre parcel
of land from Residential Protected (RP) to Residential Agriculture (RA) - Conventional Rezoning.
Applicant: Trent Prater - Tax PIN: 8912-00-71-3983 located North and West of 1553 Mizpah
Church Rd - Williamsburg Township.
9. Presentation
A. Ben Curtis, Register of Deeds
Update on Purchase Order P251313 with Kofile (4/27/2025) and consideration of a future
order with Kofile.
B. Rodney Cates, Emergency Services Director
Discussion of the County's Triage Destination
