Caldwell County public meetings in 2022
25 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will swear in newly elected members and elect board officers. The meeting includes a presentation of the FY 2021-2022 audit and several budget amendments. The board will also consider a letter of agreement with Groups Recover Together.
- Swearing in of newly elected commissioners
- FY 2021-2022 Audit presentation by Martin and Starnes Associates
- Budget amendment for Sheriff’s Office use of APRA and Federal Asset Seizure Funds
- Budget amendment for School System Flow Through Monies
- Letter of Agreement between Caldwell County and Groups Recover Together
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is deciding on the creation of new animal care enforcement positions and the use of ARPA funding for emergency radio systems. The meeting includes several budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office, Emergency Services, and the Water Department. Members will also consider a contract to upgrade county GIS services.
- Creation of new Animal Care Enforcement positions
- ARPA funding transfer for VHF Radio Simulcast System upgrade
- Contract with Nearmap to upgrade County GIS Services
- Road abandonment petition for unnamed road in Blackberry Community SR 1433 and 1434
- Budget amendments for ambulance purchase and communication center servers
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will vote on second readings for racetrack and animal care enforcement ordinances. They are also deciding on a new county flag and an architectural services contract with Schrader Group for the EOC. The meeting includes several budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office and Health Department.
- Second reading of Racetrack Ordinance Amendments
- Second reading of Animal Care Enforcement Ordinance Amendments
- Architectural Services Contract with Schrader Group for EOC
- Road abandonment petition and resolution for SR 1703 (Laxton Rd.)
- Resolution adopting a new County Flag
Board of Commissioners
The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners approved several items including a new county flag design, a reclassification for a Sheriff's Office lobby position, and architectural services for a new Emergency Operations Center. All votes were unanimous. The board also adopted amendments to the racetrack and animal care enforcement ordinances, and approved a consent agenda covering budget amendments, appointments, and a road abandonment petition.
- Approved reclassification of lobby position for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution for new County Flag (unanimous)
- Adopted Racetrack Ordinance amendments on second reading (unanimous)
- Adopted Animal Care Enforcement Ordinance amendments on second reading (unanimous)
- Approved architectural services contract with Schrader Group for EOC (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, appointment, minutes, road abandonment, and ARPA funding (unanimous)
- Entered closed session to discuss economic development and personnel (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board unanimously approved initial adoption of revisions to the Racetrack Ordinance and the Animal Care Ordinance, with final votes set for October 10th. They also authorized a contract with Moseley Architects for a courthouse needs assessment, released $136,584.83 in ten-year-old delinquent taxes, and approved a resolution to apply for a $1.5 million NC Golden Leaf Foundation grant for the Evergreene Industrial Site. The consent agenda, including budget amendments and appointments, was adopted unanimously.
- Approved initial adoption of Racetrack Ordinance revisions (unanimous; final vote Oct 10).
- Approved initial adoption of Animal Care Ordinance amendments (unanimous; final vote Oct 10).
- Authorized County Manager to contract with Moseley Architects for courthouse needs assessment (unanimous).
- Released $136,584.83 in ten-year-old delinquent taxes (unanimous).
- Authorized resolution to apply for $1.5 million NC Golden Leaf Foundation grant for Evergreene Industrial Site (unanimous).
- Authorized County Manager to extend closing date for Project Einstein property purchase to Dec 15, 2022 (unanimous).
- Adopted consent agenda including reappointments, budget amendments, and property acceptance (unanimous).
- Removed Item 4 (Junk/Nuisance Vehicle Ordinance amendment) from the agenda.
Board of Commissioners
The Board approved a rezoning at 2389 Connelly Springs Rd (4-1), a one-year ambulance franchise with North State Medical Transport (4-1), and a land acquisition on Helton Rd. for Evergreene Industrial Park (unanimous). They also adopted a resolution supporting a scenic byway designation for US 321 and approved a 16-item consent agenda including budget revisions and appointments.
- Approved rezoning at 2389 Connelly Springs Rd from residential-agricultural to general business (4-1)
- Approved one-year ambulance franchise agreement with North State Medical Transport (4-1)
- Approved land acquisition on Helton Rd. for Evergreene Industrial Park (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution supporting naming US 321 as scenic byway (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including budget revisions, library van purchase, and appointments (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will decide whether to call public hearings for a land acquisition on Helton Rd. and an ambulance franchise agreement. The meeting includes a quasi-judicial hearing for an RV/Tiny Home special use permit and a budget amendment for an opioid settlement fund.
- Special Use Permit hearing for RV/Tiny Home
- Proposed public hearing for land acquisition on Helton Rd.
- Proposed public hearing for Ambulance Franchise Agreement
- Budget amendment to establish Special Revenue Fund for Opioid Settlement
- Resolution to convey obsolete property to Ukraine
Board of Commissioners
The Board unanimously approved a special use permit for an RV/tiny home as a principal use on a 42.74-acre property at 5485 Liberty Rd., Granite Falls. The permit was granted after the Planning Director confirmed the applicant met all zoning ordinance requirements, including the 10-acre minimum and visibility restrictions. The Board also called for public hearings on August 8th for an ambulance franchise agreement with North State Medical Transport and a land acquisition on Helton Rd. for industrial development. A special revenue fund for opioid settlement monies was established, and the 2021 tax collector's settlement of $1,152,735.91 was approved.
- Approved special use permit for RV/tiny home at 5485 Liberty Rd. (unanimous)
- Called public hearing for Aug. 8 on ambulance franchise for North State Medical Transport (unanimous)
- Called public hearing for Aug. 8 on Helton Rd. land acquisition for industrial development (unanimous)
- Established special revenue fund for opioid settlement monies (unanimous)
- Approved 2021 tax collector's settlement of $1,152,735.91 and 2022 tax collection charge (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including $75,000 settlement for occupancy taxes with Blowing Rock/Gideon Ridge (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendments for school sales tax, broadcasting equipment, roof replacement, water assistance, undercover car, and grants (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from June 2 and June 13 meetings (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on the proposed 2022/2023 fiscal year budget and job incentives for Fleetgenius. The body will decide on the adoption of the budget ordinance and the 2022/2023 fee schedule.
- Public hearing and decision on 2022/2023 Fiscal Year Budget and Fee Schedule
- Public hearing on EDC Job Incentives for Fleetgenius
- Appointment of Josh Angle as Caldwell County Tax Administrator
- Decision on fireworks approval for the Village of Cedar Rock and Tri-County Speedway
- Town of Gamewell Stream Restoration Agreement
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will meet to receive project updates from the NCDOT. The board will also receive an update on the NC Foster Care Health Plan from the Department of Social Services.
- NCDOT project updates presentation
- DSS NC Foster Care Health Plan update presentation
Board of Commissioners
The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting with updates from NCDOT and DSS. No formal decisions were made; the board deferred a decision on NCDOT betterment projects to a later date. The meeting adjourned unanimously.
- Deferred decision on NCDOT betterment projects to a later date
- Adjourned meeting unanimously
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to review the proposed 2022/2023 fiscal year budget, with detailed discussions on departmental budgets. They unanimously approved a $2.3 million budget revision to replace HVAC systems at the Health and Human Services Building, Lenoir Library, and Sheriff's Office, and also approved a litter agreement with Goldstar and a budget revision for firearms for Animal Care Enforcement. The lawn mower purchase for Animal Care Enforcement was not approved. The consent agenda, including several other budget revisions, was approved unanimously.
- Approved $2.3M HVAC replacement for HHS Building, Lenoir Library, Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
- Approved litter agreement with Goldstar (unanimous)
- Approved firearms purchase for Animal Care Enforcement (unanimous)
- Denied lawn mower purchase for Animal Care Enforcement
- Approved consent agenda including budget revisions for Secure Rural Schools, Occupancy Tax, DSS energy assistance, HHS Wi-Fi, JCPC funds (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes several budget revisions for various county departments and funds.
- Review of the Proposed Budget for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year
- Approval of Litter Agreement
- Budget revision for Secure Rural Schools Funds
- Budget revision for Occupancy Tax
- Budget revision for Animal Care Enforcement to purchase lawn mower and new firearms
Board of Commissioners
The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, recognitions, and a consent agenda containing numerous budget revisions, grant applications, and approvals. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss economic development incentives. Most items are routine approvals, with no major policy decisions on the open agenda.
- Budget revision for EDC site acquisition and improvement
- Budget revision for COVID-19 mitigation grant funding
- Approval of grant application for 2022 DOJ Anti-Heroin Program
- Approval of grant application for body-worn camera policy program
- Approval of transfer of ownership for K-9 Onix
Board of Commissioners
The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $21 million state grant for capital projects, a $161,000 grant for COVID-19 mitigation, and a $387,000 state allocation for low-income energy assistance. The board also approved $67,242 in change orders for the new Animal Care Facility and authorized the retirement and sale of K-9 Onix to his handler. Additionally, the board entered a closed session to discuss economic development and litigation involving Caldwell County, the Town of Blowing Rock, and Gideon's Ridge Incorporated.
- Approved consent agenda including $21M SCIF grant for capital projects (unanimous)
- Approved $161,000 grant for COVID-19 medical supplies and testing (unanimous)
- Approved $387,000 state funds for low-income energy assistance (unanimous)
- Approved $67,242 in change orders for Animal Care Facility construction (unanimous)
- Approved retirement and transfer of K-9 Onix to his handler (unanimous)
- Approved $9,000 donation for camera system at Grace Chapel EMS Base (unanimous)
- Approved $5,000 donation for K-9 replacement (unanimous)
- Entered closed session to discuss economic development and litigation (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on renaming DR Prestwood MHP Dr. to Clovervalley Court, receive a Community Paramedics update, and consider several proclamations. The consent agenda includes approvals of records retention schedules, budget revisions for water projects and ambulance replacement, and multiple grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and Health Department.
- Public hearing on road name change from DR Prestwood MHP Dr. to Clovervalley Court
- Budget revision transferring remaining funds from completed water project to new water project
- Budget revision for insurance funded ambulance replacement
- Approval of grant applications for Sheriff's Office including body-worn camera and Internet Crimes Against Children grants
- Approval of firework displays at Happy Valley Optimist Park and Town of Sawmills Baird Park
Board of Commissioners
The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a resolution to approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between North Carolina and local governments on opioid litigation proceeds. The board also approved several proclamations, a road name change, and heard a report on the Community Paramedics program. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.
- Approved consent agenda including opioid settlement MOA (unanimous)
- Approved Medallion of Honor for Barry Hayes (unanimous)
- Proclaimed April 23, 2022 as 'A Clean Caldwell' Day (unanimous)
- Proclaimed April 4-10, 2022 as National Public Health Week (unanimous)
- Proclaimed April 2022 as National County Government Month (unanimous)
- Approved road name change from DR Prestwood MHP Dr. to Clovervalley Court (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with department heads to discuss several operational topics. Items include pad-ready sites and spec buildings, roadside litter cleanup, library updates, fire ant control and High Rock Lake rules, passport services, and opioid program restart and corrections. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.
- Pad Ready Sites and Spec Buildings presentation by Deborah Murray
- Roadside Litter: immediate action and long-term remedy by Donald Duncan and Bryan Davis
- Library Updates by Leslie Griffin
- Fire Ants and High Rock Lake Rules by Seth Nagy
- Opioids: restart program, corrections, partnerships by Jonathan Cooke
Board of Commissioners
The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on April 7, 2022, receiving updates and expressing support for several initiatives. They endorsed the EDC's pad-ready sites project, discussed contracting with Goldstar Project Group for roadside litter cleanup, and supported the library's move to a partially fine-free system. No formal votes were taken; the board encouraged staff to proceed with these efforts.
- Supported EDC pad-ready sites project (no formal vote)
- Discussed contracting Goldstar Project Group for roadside litter cleanup (no formal vote)
- Supported library's partially fine-free initiative (no formal vote)
- Encouraged Register of Deeds to proceed with Passport Services (no formal vote)
- Supported RESTART program and opioid settlement fund allocation (no formal vote)
Board of Commissioners
The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on economic development incentives for Project Harry Potter, a special use permit for a Dollar General on Clark's Chapel Road, and text amendments to various ordinances. The board will also vote on a road name change request, a new county seal and logo, an EMS billing proposal, lighting changes to the Health and Human Services Building, and a proclamation for Social Work Month. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, budget revisions, and other routine items. A closed session is scheduled to consult with the county attorney.
- Public hearing on EDC incentives for Project Harry Potter
- Quasi-judicial hearing for Dollar General special use permit on Clark's Chapel Road
- Public hearing on text amendments for various ordinances
- Vote to request public hearing for road name change
- Adoption of new county seal and logo
Board of Commissioners
The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners approved economic development incentives for Harmony Timberworks, a Boone-based company, to expand into a Hudson facility, creating up to 20 new jobs. The board also approved a special use permit for a Dollar General store on Clark's Chapel Road by a 3-2 vote, despite opposition from nearby residents. Additionally, the board adopted text amendments to zoning, watershed, and subdivision ordinances, and approved a new county seal and logo.
- Approved $2,000 per job incentive for up to 20 new jobs for Harmony Timberworks (unanimous)
- Approved special use permit for Dollar General on Clark's Chapel Road (3-2)
- Approved text amendments to zoning, watershed, and subdivision ordinances (unanimous)
- Adopted new county seal and logo (unanimous)
- Approved EMS billing contract with EMS Management and Consultants (unanimous)
- Approved lighting retrofit for Health and Human Services building (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including budget revisions and contracts (unanimous)
- Approved proclamation for Social Work Month (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on creating a new road (Triple F Ranch Rd.) and on economic development incentives for two projects (Polaroid and Harry Potter). They will also receive updates on code enforcement and the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forest Plan revision, and consider tax liens on real property. The consent agenda includes routine items such as budget revisions, appointments, and a special use permit for a Verizon tower.
- Public hearing on road creation for Triple F Ranch Rd.
- Public hearing on continuation of EDC incentives for Project Polaroid
- Public hearing on EDC incentives for Project Harry Potter
- Tax liens on real property
- Budget revision for armored vehicle for Sheriff's Office
Board of Commissioners
The Board unanimously approved economic development incentives and a resolution of support for Project Polaroid, an existing county industry's expansion expected to create 125 new jobs and retain 50 jobs. The board also approved a consent agenda including multiple budget revisions, tax lien advertising, and appointments. A public hearing for Project Harry Potter was continued to the next meeting.
- Approved Project Polaroid incentives and resolution of support (unanimous)
- Adopted road name 'Triple F Ranch Rd.' (unanimous)
- Authorized advertising 2021 property tax liens (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including budget revisions and appointments (unanimous)
- Continued Project Harry Potter public hearing to March 14 (unanimous)
- Moved into closed session for attorney consultation (unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on economic development incentives for two projects, Diana and Polaroid, and will also consider a special use permit for a Verizon cell tower. The board will vote on requesting a public hearing for a road creation, and will discuss a property purchase by Merchants Distributors. Several routine items are on the consent agenda.
- Public hearing on economic development incentives for Project Diana
- Public hearing on economic development incentives for Project Polaroid
- Quasi-judicial hearing for Verizon Wireless special use permit for cell tower at 4639 Union Baptist Rd
- Purchase of property on New Farm Road by Merchants Distributors (MDI)
- Budget revision to use ARPA funds for premium pay and salary study
Board of Commissioners
The Caldwell County Board of Commissioners approved a special use permit for a Verizon Wireless cell tower at 4639 Union Baptist Rd, contingent on a DOT permit. They also approved the sale of the New Farm Rd property to Merchants Distributors for $1.2 million, and approved a $2,000 per job incentive for Grand Manor Furniture's expansion. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved special use permit for Verizon cell tower at 4639 Union Baptist Rd, contingent on DOT permit (unanimous)
- Approved sale of New Farm Rd property to Merchants Distributors for $1.2 million (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 per new job incentive for Grand Manor Furniture, up to 75 jobs (unanimous)
- Approved Work First Block Grant plan for 2023-2026 (unanimous)
- Approved public hearing request for road creation 'Triple F Ranch Rd' (unanimous)
- Adopted Black History Month proclamation (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including budget revisions, position creation, and property sale (unanimous)
- Continued public hearing for Project Polaroid to February 7, 2022