Ashe County public meetings in 2023

County Commission

The Commission will review a monthly tax report, DSS statistics, and an update on the Volunteer Initiative. The agenda includes a discussion regarding an offer to purchase the Dental Clinic Property and a proposal for new Rules of Procedure.

• Offer to purchase Dental Clinic Property
• Adoption of Rules of Procedure including Consent Agenda
• Monthly Tax Report for November 2023
• DSS Statistics Report for October 2023
• Reinstatement of Longevity

County Commission

The Commission will conduct an election for Chairman and Vice Chairman. The meeting includes presentations on the Emergency Operations Plan, Cooperative Extension updates, and the Northern Peaks Trail. Additionally, the board will consider items regarding the Golden Leaf Shell Building Pilot Program and Ashe Industrial Park restrictive covenants.

• Election of Chairman & Vice Chairman
• Adoption of the 2023-24 Commissioner Code of Ethics
• Emergency Operations Plan Approval
• Golden Leaf Shell Building Pilot Program Application Approval
• Approval for Ashe Industrial Park Restrictive Covenants

County Commission

The Commission will hear presentations regarding DSS statistics, the October monthly tax report, and industrial park updates. The meeting also includes discussions on pay and compensation study proposals and potential re-appointments to the Recreation Advisory Board.

• Pay and compensation study proposals
• Monthly Tax Report for October 2023
• DSS Statistics & Energy Assistance Programs presentation
• Industrial Park Summary
• Recreation Advisory Board re-appointments

County Commission

The Commission will consider a resolution to direct the expenditure of opioid settlement funds. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the closeout of the Ashe County Direct Utility Assistance Project.

• Public hearing for the 2020 CDBG-CV Ashe County Direct Utility Assistance Project closeout
• Resolution to direct the expenditure of opioid settlement funds
• Appointments to the Farmland Preservation Advisory Board
• Re-appointment of Mary Sexton to the Long Term CARE Joint Community Advisory Committee
• Re-appointment of Jury Commissioner David Boone

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will hold a public hearing on text amendments to the Chapter 155 Watershed Protection ordinance. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding the expenditure of opioid settlement funds and updates from the Board of Elections. Additionally, commissioners will review county policies concerning biting animals and property.

• Public hearing for proposed text amendments to Chapter 155 Watershed Protection (ORD 23-3)
• Resolution directing the expenditure of opioid settlement funds (PRES 23-185)
• Review of ordinances regarding notice and confinement of biting animals
• Appointment of Cynthia Brown Price to the Recreation Advisory Board
• Approval of updated Volunteer Advisory Board By-Laws

County Commission

The County Commission is holding a special session at the Ashe County Airport. The meeting consists of a discussion between the Board of Commissioners and the Airport Advisory Board.

• Discussion between Board of Commissioners & Airport Advisory Board

County Commission

The Commission will hear presentations regarding the FY24 Rural Operating Assistance Program application and the Family Central Expansion. The agenda also includes discussions on a Fire Training Center lease, Agricultural Center RFQs, and a DSS budget amendment.

• FY24 ROAP Application for Ashe County Transportation Authority
• Family Central Expansion presentation
• Fire Training Center lease discussion
• Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Agricultural Center
• DSS Budget Amendment

County Commission

The Commission will hear a public hearing regarding text amendments to Chapter 154 concerning Recreational Vehicle Parks. Other business includes DSS statistics, a strategic plan for outdoor recreation economies, and a request to write off delinquent tax bills from 2013.

• Public hearing: Text Amendments to Chapter 154 regarding Recreational Vehicle Parks
• Request to authorize Tax Collector to write off 2013 delinquent tax bills
• Presentation on Creating Outdoor Recreation Economies (CORE) Strategic Plan 2023-2028
• Discussion of Hangar Lease Approval for Rick Hilliard
• WJ ETJ Planning Board reappointments

County Commission

The Commission will review budget amendments and a request from Mt. Jefferson Child Development Center to temporarily waive rent payments. Other items include fencing estimates for the Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission, a Civic Center lease approval, and an update on the Agriculture Center.

• Approval of Budget Amendments
• Mt. Jefferson Child Development Center rent waiver request
• Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission fencing estimates
• Civic Center lease approval
• Adoption of 2024 County Holiday Schedule

The Commission approved budget amendments for Social Services and Veterans Services and authorized the advertisement of a Request for Qualifications for the Ashe County Agricultural Project. The board also adopted the 2024 County Holiday Schedule. A lease for the Civic Center was tabled for further review.

• Approved budget amendments including $33,070 for LIEAP and $7,303 for water assistance (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 budget amendment for Veterans Services computer replacement (5-0)
• Approved motion to advertise RFQ for Ashe County Agricultural Project design-build teams (5-0)
• Adopted 2024 County Holiday Schedule (5-0)
• Tabled Civic Center lease approval pending revisions and attorney review
• No action taken on Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission fencing estimate
• No action taken on Mt. Jefferson Child Development Center rent waiver request

County Commission

The Commission will review several items including proposed updates to county ordinances regarding residential subdivisions, communications towers, and adult establishments. Additional business includes a road naming dispute, volunteer board approvals, and various financial proposals.

• Second reading and adoption of amendments to Chapters 156, 158, and 160 of the County Code
• Road naming dispute regarding Deep Ford Road
• Approval of FY2022-23 Tax Collector Settlement and FY2023-24 Tax Collector Charge
• West Jefferson ABC Board Memorandum of Understanding
• Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission (BROC) fencing estimates

The Commission approved updates to ordinances governing residential subdivisions, communications towers, and adult establishments. Other actions included approving tax collector reports and a financing proposal for lighting at Family Central. The board also appointed two members to the Volunteer Advisory Board.

• Adopted amendments to Land Usage Ordinances Chapter 156 (Residential Subdivisions), Chapter 158 (Communications Towers), and Chapter 160 (Adult Establishments) (4-0)
• Approved financing proposal from First National Bank for Family Central lighting (4-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with West Jefferson ABC Board for substance abuse education (4-0)
• Appointed Jen Blanco and David Ahrens to the Volunteer Advisory Board (4-0)
• Approved FY2022-23 Tax Collector Settlement, FY2023-24 Tax Collector Charge, and July 2023 Monthly Tax Report (4-0)
• Denied two Untimely Homestead Exclusion applications (4-0)
• Directed residents Tim and Katrina Varner to reinitiate the road naming process via the Planning Department (4-0)
• Tabled request for Mt. Jefferson Child Development Center rent waiver

County Commission

This is a special session for the Ashe County Board of Commissioners. The agenda consists of a discussion with the Agriculture Center Development Committee.

• Discussion with Agriculture Center Development Committee

The County Commission met with the Agriculture Center Development Committee to discuss facility designs and funding. The committee expressed a preference for a Legacy building, and the Board directed that specifics be sent to the county manager to be let out for bids.

• Directed county manager to let out bids for the preferred Legacy building

County Commission

The meeting includes presentations on child development, social services, and digital inclusion funding. Commissioners will also discuss the maintenance director position and retirement benefit policy.

• Approval of County Personnel Policy
• E911 Budget Amendment
• Appointment of Ann Clark as Temporary Interim Clerk to the Board
• FY2023-24 Home and Community Care Block Grant Budget
• Discussion regarding Maintenance Director position

The Board approved amendments to the County Personnel Policy regarding sick leave and probation. They also authorized a $233,000 budget amendment for E911 capital outlay and accepted a $7,500 digital inclusion grant.

• Appointed Ann Clark as temporary interim clerk to the board (5-0)
• Approved amendments to County Personnel Policy regarding sick leave transfers, overtime clarification, and probation periods (5-0)
• Approved $233,000 E911 budget amendment for Capital Outlay (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement and $7,500 grant for digital inclusion (5-0)
• Approved retirement benefit policy including plaques, gifts, and reception funds (5-0)
• Approved FY2023-24 Home and Community Care Block Grant Budget (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss confidential and legal issues regarding an asphalt plant; no action taken (5-0)

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding new ordinances for wind energy systems and high impact land use. The meeting also includes updates on NCDOT projects, the county personnel policy, and library advisory board appointments.

• Public hearing for Chapter 163 Wind Energy System and Chapter 166 High Impact Land Use ordinances
• Approval of the County Personnel Policy
• Update on NCDOT STIP projects and the 163 Canoe Access Project
• Appointment of James Bumgarner and Douglas Faulkner to the Library Advisory Board
• Discussion regarding trash decals and a USDA lease for an agricultural building

The Board approved a partial appropriation from opioid settlement funds for a mobile health unit. Land usage ordinances regarding wind energy, high impact land use, and watershed protection were approved on first reading. The June 2023 tax report and previous meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved $125,000 appropriation from Opioid settlement for mobile health bus (3-2)
• Approved Chapter 163 Wind Energy Systems ordinance on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Chapter 166 High Impact Land Use ordinance on first reading (5-0)
• Approved Chapter 155 Watershed Protection ordinance on first reading (5-0)
• Approved June 2023 Monthly Tax Report (5-0)
• Approved June 5, 6, 7, and 19, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

County Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the 2023/2024 budget and review several financial policy updates. The agenda also includes grant acceptances and project updates.

• Public hearing on the 2023/2024 budget
• Audit contract with Priscilla L. Norris, CPA
• Acceptance of Golden LEAF Grant for Ashe County Industrial Park
• Update on the 163 Canoe Access Project
• Re-appointments for Planning Board members David Phipps, Derek Calhoun and Bill Carter

The County Commission approved the Monthly Tax Report for May 2023. The board also held a public hearing regarding the 2023/2024 Budget, during which residents expressed concerns over property revaluations and affordable housing.

• Approved June 5th, 2023 Regular Session Minutes (5-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 2023 Tax Report (5-0)

County Commission

The County Commission is conducting a budget work session to review several departments and service areas. The session includes discussions regarding law enforcement, education, administration, and environmental services.

• Library and Cultural Arts
• Parks & Recreation
• Law Enforcement and Corrections
• Environmental Services (Collection and Disposal)
• Administration, Salaries, and Revenues

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY2023/2024 budget and set the ad valorem tax rate. The commission also approved a salary increase and contract extension for the County Manager.

• Approved FY2023/2024 budget ordinance for $75,533,412 (5-0)
• Set FY2023-2024 ad valorem tax rate at $.44 per $100 of assessed value (5-0)
• Increased County Manager annual salary from $106,092 to $125,000 (5-0)
• Extended County Manager's contract for five years (5-0)
• Increased Parks & Recreation budget to $1,232,834
• Increased Environmental Services (Disposal) budget to $2,072,832 to add one FTE position and increase equipment expenditure to $125,000

County Commission

During a budget work session, the E911 Coordinator presented a proposal for a new 40-foot communications tower to address signal loss in certain areas. The request included $300,000 for construction and $12,000 in annual rent for the property. The Board elected not to fund the tower construction during this fiscal year.

• $300,000 request for new communications tower construction
• $12,000 annual rent proposal for tower site
• Decision not to fund tower construction in the current fiscal year

During a budget work session, the Board decided not to fund a new 40-foot communications tower. Commissioners approved funding increases for Ashe Memorial Hospital, the Fire department, and Volunteer Services, while reducing appropriations for the Helton Community Center.

• Denied $300,000 for new E911 communications tower
• Increased Ashe Memorial Hospital appropriation from $400,582 to $450,000 (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Increased Volunteer Services appropriation from $21,171 to $30,000
• Increased Fire budget from $201,696 to $203,696
• Increased Pond Mountain Fire Department appropriation from $11,686 to $13,686
• Decreased Helton Community Center appropriation from $27,749 to $15,000
• Reduced E911 Coordinator budget from $403,840 to $103,840

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission is conducting a budget work session. The meeting includes discussions regarding various county departments, including law enforcement, education, and social services.

• Law enforcement and education
• Library and social services
• County administration and communications
• Finance and tax administration
• Legal, courts, and IT services

The County Commission conducted a budget work session to hear requests from the Sheriff's Department, Ashe County Schools, and Social Services. No decisions were made on any of the funding or staffing requests during this session.

• No decision made on Sheriff's Department budget requests for legal services, medical staffing, vehicles, and a Transport Officer position
• No decision made on Ashe County Schools request for $424,102 in additional funding
• No decision made on Social Services requests for three new positions and one position reclassification

County Commission

The meeting includes presentations on DSS statistics, energy programs, and the Arts Council update. The Commission will also review budget amendments and a resolution regarding future interstate designation. Additionally, updates on airport maintenance and stream restoration projects are scheduled.

• Resolution for Future Interstate Designation
• Budget Amendments
• Airport Waterline Change Order
• Stream Stabilization/Restoration Project
• Juvenile Crime Prevention Council County Plan FY2023-24

The Board of Commissioners approved several budget increases across general, capital projects, and enterprise funds. They also adopted a resolution supporting the designation of U.S. Highway 421 as a Future Interstate. Additionally, the Board approved a Foster Care Month proclamation and an energy programs outreach plan.

• Approved budget amendments increasing funds for Public Buildings, Law Enforcement, Legal, Economic Development, Human Services, Cultural Arts, and Social Services (5-0)
• Approved $367,500 increase to Capital Projects Fund – County (5-0)
• Approved budget increases for Environmental Services Collections and Disposal (5-0)
• Approved $133,051 increase to Capital Projects Fund - Schools via Repair Renovation Lottery fund (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution for Future Interstate Designation for U.S. Highway 421 (5-0)
• Approved Foster Care Month Proclamation for June 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Energy Programs Outreach Plan for Ashe County (5-0)
• Approved May 15th, 2023 Regular Session minutes (5-0)

County Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed text amendments to the county's manufactured homes and planning ordinances. The meeting also includes an annual budget presentation by the County Manager. Other presentations cover tax reports, transportation updates, and industrial park expansion.

• Public hearing on proposed text amendments to Chapters 152 (Manufactured Homes) and 153 (Planning)
• Annual budget presentation by County Manager Adam Stumb
• Industrial Park Expansion update
• April 2023 Monthly Tax Report
• Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) update

The County Commission approved the Ashe County Comprehensive Transportation Plan and authorized $26,000 per month for six months to rent temporary units for the Health Department. The Board also approved updates to manufactured home and planning ordinances and authorized the use of REDLG funds for industrial park expansion.

• Approved text amendments to Code of Ordinances Chapter 152 (Manufactured Homes) and Chapter 153 (Planning) (5-0)
• Approved April 2023 Tax Report (5-0)
• Approved Ashe County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (4-1)
• Approved 2022-23 HCCBG Revision and 2023-24 planning committee membership (5-0)
• Approved $26,000 per month for 6 months to rent temporary units for the Health Department (5-0)
• Approved use of unused REDLG funds for grading and readying building sites at the Industrial Park (5-0)
• Approved April 17 and May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

County Commission

The meeting includes presentations regarding middle school roof capital outlay requests and the 163 Canoe Access project. Commissioners will also hear updates on Government Circle pavement repairs and mowing and cleaning contracts. An appointment request for Ashe Workforce Development is also scheduled.

• Middle School Roof Capital Outlay Requests
• 163 Canoe Access Bids and Project Update
• Government Circle Pavement Fix Estimate
• Mowing and Cleaning Contracts
• Ashe Workforce Development Appointment Request

The County Commission approved several maintenance contracts, including paving for Government Circle and mowing and cleaning services. The board also approved a library interlocal agreement amendment and a new board appointment. No action was taken regarding the Middle School roof repairs.

• Approved $129,400 bid from Anthony Brinegar for 163 Canoe Access (5-0)
• Approved $14,500 bid from PADCO Paving for Government Circle repairs (5-0)
• Approved mowing contract for $80,400 (5-0)
• Approved cleaning contract for $70,000 (5-0)
• Approved March 2023 Monthly Tax Report (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Appalachian Regional Library System Interlocal Agreement (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Edward Hinson to Ashe Workforce Development board (5-0)
• Approved advertising for Human Resource Coordinator position at salary grade-69 (5-0)

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed text amendments to land usage ordinances. The agenda also includes discussions on ARP budget amendments and a resolution for Mount Jefferson Road restriping.

• Public hearing on racetrack, sign control, and electronic gaming ordinance amendments
• Support of $90,000 match for Paddy Mountain
• Resolution for bicycle lanes on Mount Jefferson Road
• Amendment to the Solid Waste Ordinance
• ARP project budget amendment

The County Commission approved a $90,000 contribution for the Paddy Mountain Park project, contingent on a matching amount from the Town of West Jefferson. The board also adopted updates to the Solid Waste Ordinance and approved several land usage text amendments.

• Approved $90,000 contribution for Paddy Mountain Park (4-0)
• Approved text amendments to Land Usage ordinances for racetracks, sign control, and electronic gaming (4-0)
• Adopted Solid Waste Ordinance on second reading (4-0)
• Approved ARP Internal Control Policy (4-0)
• Approved ARP Project Budget Amendment (4-0)
• Approved resolution for Mt Jefferson Road restriping to add bicycle lanes (4-0)
• Approved letter of support for Town of Lansing PARTF Grant (4-0)
• Approved Paddy Mountain addendum to Parks and Rec Plan (4-0)

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will review a law enforcement budget amendment and an update to the Solid Waste Ordinance. The agenda also includes presentations on asbestos removal bids for the Health Department and franchise approvals for junk removal services.

• Law Enforcement Budget Amendment
• Solid Waste Ordinance (Chapter 50) discussion
• Franchise approval meetings for All Star Junk Removal and Shepherd Dumpster Service, LLC
• Health Department asbestos removal bids
• Poe House/Park boundary line dispute quitclaim

The County Commission approved a $28,960 bid for asbestos removal at the Health Department and granted franchise approvals to two waste removal services. The board also authorized a budget amendment for a new K9 and settled a property boundary dispute via quitclaim deed.

• Approved $28,960 asbestos removal bid from DH Griffin (5-0)
• Approved franchise for All Star Junk Removal (5-0)
• Approved franchise for Shepherd Dumpster Service, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Law Enforcement budget amendment to $3,754,328 for new K9 (5-0)
• Approved $500 for Cemetery Committee office supplies (5-0)
• Approved quitclaim deed to Poe Heirs for property boundary correction (5-0)
• Approved amended Agriculture Center Agreement with Town of Jefferson (5-0)
• Approved FY-2022 Audit and Contract Amendment (5-0)

County Commission

The commission will review several policy updates regarding the American Rescue Plan. The agenda also includes reports on taxes and social services, as well as discussions on the Agricultural Center and the Ashe Industrial Park.

• American Rescue Plan policy updates (Eligible Use, Allowable Cost, Civil Rights, and Records Retention)
• Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Ashe Industrial Park
• Social Services budget amendment
• Shepherd Dumpster Service, LLC franchise approval meeting
• Monthly Tax Report presentation

The Board approved restrictive covenants for the Ashe County Industrial Park and adopted four policies regarding American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. The Commission also approved a budget amendment for Social Services and the purchase of a pre-owned hydraulic lift.

• Approved Monthly Tax Report (4-0)
• Approved Social Services budget increase of $14,951 to $9,691,887 (4-0)
• Adopted Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation (4-0)
• Approved Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Ashe Industrial Park as amended (4-0)
• Approved ARP Eligible Use, Allowable Cost, Civil Rights Compliance, and Records Retention policies (4-0)
• Approved purchase of pre-owned hydraulic lift and sale of older lift via GOV DEALS (4-0)

County Commission

The commission will consider resolutions regarding an opioid settlement and review related requests for proposals. The board will also discuss asbestos remediation for the Health Department building and a budget amendment for the Homeland Security Grant Program.

• Opioid Settlement Request for Proposals and Resolution/Agreement
• Asbestos Remediation RFP for Ashe County Health Department
• Budget Amendment for Homeland Security Grant Program
• Golden Leaf Site Program Grant application approval
• Maintenance budget request for a hydraulic lift

The Board approved a financial assistance package for the Mt. Jefferson Child Development Center and authorized several grants and event permits. The Commission also approved a request for asbestos remediation at the Health Department and adopted resolutions regarding opioid settlements and fair housing.

• Approved $28,000 interest-free loan and 6-month rent waiver for Mt. Jefferson Child Development Center (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment increasing Emergency Management appropriation by $16,500 (5-0)
• Approved application for Golden Leaf Site Program Grant for Industrial Park development (5-0)
• Approved Hellbender Bike Ride and New River Marathon event requests (5-0)
• Approved Opioid Settlement Request for Proposals and settlement resolution (5-0)
• Approved Asbestos Remediation RFP for the Health Department (5-0)
• Denied untimely tax applications
• Adopted Fair Housing Resolution (5-0)

County Commission

The Ashe County Commission will review the mid-year budget and receive several departmental updates. Presentations include reports on delinquent property taxes, DSS statistics, and the landfill. The commission will also consider an appointment for the JCPC.

• Mid-year budget review
• Approval of quotes from Appalachian Flooring and Tile for the Sheriff's Office
• Order to advertise 2022 delinquent real property taxes
• JCPC appointment approval for Alberta Swain
• Health Department update and proposal

The County Commission approved several funding requests, including repairs for the Sheriff's Office and a payment to Ashe Bash. The Board also authorized the advertisement of delinquent real property taxes and approved a new appointment to the JCPC. No action was taken regarding the Health Department or Agricultural Center updates.

• Approved quotes from Appalachian Flooring and Tile for Sheriff's Office carpeting and locker room repairs (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 from occupancy tax funds for Ashe Bash (5-0)
• Approved $750 from Environmental Services Disposal Budget to repair a citizen's storage building (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Alberta Swain to the JCPC (5-0)
• Approved request to advertise 2022 delinquent real property taxes (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Tax Report (5-0)
• Approved February 6, 2023 Regular Session Minutes (5-0)
• Approved Executive Session minutes from 11/07/2022 through 02/06/2023 as amended (5-0)

County Commission

The meeting includes presentations regarding the 2023 county revaluation and various budget amendments. The Commission will also hear about sick leave reinstatement for the Sheriff's Office and a Northern Peaks interlocal agreement.

• Presentation on the 2023 County Revaluation
• Budget amendments from the Finance Officer
• Sheriff's Office request for reinstatement of sick leave
• Acceptance of the RBCRI Grant by the Sheriff's Office
• Northern Peaks Interlocal Agreement presentation

The Commission approved several budget amendments, including the establishment of an Opioid Settlements Special Revenue Fund. The board also authorized an interlocal agreement with the Town of West Jefferson for unified parks and recreation. Other actions included accepting a $90,000 law enforcement grant and approving a land purchase at the Industrial Park.

• Approved budget amendments including a new Opioid Settlements Special Revenue Fund (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Town of West Jefferson for Northern Peaks parks and recreation (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of $90,000 RVCRI grant for Sheriff's Office drug-detection device (5-0)
• Approved reinstatement of sick leave for two former Sheriff's Office employees (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Year of the Trail Proclamation (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 5.6 acres at Ashe County Industrial Park on Ray Taylor Road (5-0)
• Decided to cease spending on Appalachian Materials case after final State Supreme Court appeal (5-0)
• Approved January 17 and January 30, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

County Commission

This meeting is a work session for the Ashe County Commission. Commissioners will discuss topics including tax revaluation, trash decals and landfill management, and the Ag Center. The agenda also includes discussions on Parks and Recreation, Social Services, and middle school lunch finance.

• Tax Department revaluation discussion
• Trash decals and landfill discussion
• Ag Center discussion
• Parks and Recreation discussion
• Department of Social Services discussion

The County Commission conducted a work session featuring presentations on the 2023 property revaluation process, landfill groundwater assessments, parks and recreation updates, and the Agricultural Center project. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during this session.

• Adjourned work session at 12:38 pm (unanimous)

County Commission

The Commission will consider the approval of the 2023-2024 Community Care Block Grant and the acceptance of a Golden Leaf Grant. The agenda includes reports on social services, tax collections, and water damage at the Health Department. Additionally, officials will discuss road hazards on Northwest School Road.

• Approval of the 2023-2024 Community Care Block Grant
• Acceptance of the Golden Leaf Grant
• Transfer of donated funds for a new Family Central scoreboard
• Discussion regarding water damage at the Health Department
• Review of road hazards on Northwest School Road

The Board formally accepted a $500,000 Golden Leaf Grant for the Agricultural Center and approved several administrative agreements, including a CDBG Covid Grant extension and a Parks and Recreation use agreement. The Commission also approved the appointment of two new members to the Cemetery Committee.

• Accepted $500,000 Golden Leaf Grant for Ag Center (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $6,442 from Skyline National Bank for Family Central scoreboard (5-0)
• Approved CDBG Covid Grant extension to March 15, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved December 2022 Monthly Tax Report (5-0)
• Appointed Jennifer Thompson Dollar and Dr. Bob White to Cemetery Committee (5-0)
• Approved road use for 5K Race Fundraiser on February 25, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved AEV Lease Amendment for 100 additional vehicles (5-0)
• Approved CORE Memorandum of Understanding for outdoor recreation planning (5-0)