The Halifax County Board of Commissioners on Nov. 3 adopted a slate of routine and substantive actions, including an economic‑development land conveyance and approvals to support county projects and staffing.

The board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included minutes, budget amendments and October 2025 property‑tax refunds and releases. Vice Chair Chanel Richardson Davis moved to adopt the agenda; Commissioner Barrett seconded the motion.

The board adopted a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for veterans (Nov. 4–11), a ceremonial action intended to honor service members and encourage citizens to display green lights. Commissioner Webb moved for adoption; Vice Chair Davis seconded.

The board approved retirement resolutions recognizing Brenda L. Austin of the Department of Social Services for 30 years of service and Cheryl Moss for leadership in delinquent collections at the tax office; both measures passed by voice vote.

Kathy Scott, executive director for economic development, requested adoption of a second amendment to the Stellar Jones waterline replacement project ordinance to reimburse Halifax County Public Utilities $936.59 for temporary water usage during a pipeline replacement. ‘‘I’m requesting your permission to reimburse Halifax County Public Utilities for this $936.59,’’ Scott said. The board adopted the amendment by voice vote.

On housing, staff recommended awarding procurement for two replacement homes under the 2020 CDBG Lincoln Heights project to Wesley Housing Center as the low bidder; the board approved the selection.

In economic‑development business the board conducted a required public hearing on the proposed conveyance of 251.85 acres near U.S. 301. No members of the public spoke. Commissioners discussed confidentiality tied to the purchaser’s due‑diligence period; Vice Chair Davis moved and the board adopted a resolution to convey the property for $1,700,000 and to contractually bind the purchaser to a minimum capital investment and job creation commitments. County staff said the purchaser’s identity was being held confidential during due diligence and would be disclosed at or before closing.

The board authorized staff to begin contract negotiations with the top‑ranked proposer to provide construction manager‑at‑risk services for a proposed new detention center; Assistant County Manager Thomas Everett said successful negotiations would be returned to the board for contract approval.

The board also approved the creation of two full‑time positions in the health department as a contingency in the event federal WIC funding were interrupted; Health Director Michelle James described the request as a preventive step to retain staff. The county will track funding and position status and remove unfunded positions at the next budget cycle if federal funding returns.

Other formal actions included approval of the required Halifax Community College DCC‑21 budget sign‑off and authorization for the chair to execute a retroactive sales‑tax refund agreement supporting a school construction project to ensure the county receives eligible refunds.

The board concluded its public business and moved into a closed session to discuss attorney‑client matters.