Title
Vote to waive the Board of Commissioners Rules of Procedure allowing for a 40-minute public comment session with speakers on agenda items other than Fearrington Preserve being heard first at the November 16, 2026 meeting
Abstract
Introduction & Background: At the November 2, 2026 the Board of Commissioner indicated an interest in changing the Rules of Procedure for the public comment period for the evening public comment period for Monday, November 16, 2026.
Discussion & Analysis: Due to the significant public interest, the Board will waive its standard 30-minute public comment limit and allow up to 40 minutes for public comments during the meeting. Speakers will still have 3 minutes to speak. To ensure an opportunity for residents wishing to speak on other agenda items or county matters, the Board will first hear from speakers on topics other than Fearrington Preserve, as some individuals have not yet had an opportunity to address the Board on those matters. Fearrington Preserve has previously been the subject of three public hearings, during which extensive public testimony was received.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan:
Budgetary Impact: No budgetary impact.
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to waive the Board of Commissioners Rules of Procedure allowing for a 40-minute public comment session with speakers on agenda items other than Fearrington Preserve being heard first at the November 16, 2026 meeting.