Anson County, NC

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular meeting to consider consent agenda items, hear updates from the economic development corporation and housing committee, and review remaining items from the July 2026 water emergency. The board will also discuss a $500,000 loan/grant for a PFAS study and other administrative matters. A closed session is scheduled for legal consultation.

• Utilities Department update on July 2026 water emergency remaining items
• SWIA EC $500,000 loan/grant for PFAS study
• Anson County Forestry Budget FY 26/27
• County Surplus Resolution
• Board of Elections staffing report

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review administrative matters and a manager's report. The agenda includes a split zoning resolution and a review of the Unit Assistance List based on Fiscal Year 2025 data.

• Split Zoning Resolution for Linda Hinson, County of Anson, and Town of Morven
• Deed Restrictions for 6474-16-72-5555 – Old Hospital Site
• Release from the Unit Assistance List (UAL) based on Fiscal Year 2025 data
• Closed session regarding a potential or actual claim, administrative procedure, or judicial action
• Closed session regarding Economic Development

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will consider a public legislative hearing on ZMA 26-01, which proposes text amendments to the county zoning and subdivision ordinance. The meeting also includes a budget amendment concerning expenditures from the Opioid Settlement Fund and several consent‑agenda items such as property tax adjustments and the FY27 Opioid Funding Resolution. Additional reports will address a deed restriction on the old hospital site, a water emergency resolution, and a right‑of‑way deed for 488 Anson High School Road.

• ZMA 26-01 – Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance Text Amendments (public legislative hearing)
• Budget Amendment – Opioid Settlement Fund Expenditures
• FY27 Opioid Funding Resolution (consent agenda)
• Deed Restriction on Old Hospital Site (manager’s report)
• NCDOT Right of Way Deed for 488 Anson High School Rd, Wadesboro (manager’s report)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a water emergency resolution and a progress report for Project Pima. The agenda also includes a funding plan for the Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults.

• Water Emergency Resolution
• FY 26/27 Home and Community Care Block Grant for Older Adults Funding Plan
• Project Pima progress and final report by Hinson and Hale
• Deed restriction on Old Hospital Site
• Closed session regarding Project Catalyst economic development

The Anson County Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026 was cancelled due to a water outage in the government center. No agenda items were considered or decided.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to finalize adoption of the FY 26/27 budget, including budget amendments, the budget ordinance, and the associated fee schedule.

• FY 26/27 Budget Amendments
• FY 26/27 Budget Ordinance
• FY 26/27 Fee Schedule

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will adopt the FY 2026‑27 budget, consider a rezoning request for an 87‑acre parcel, and approve several contract payments. Items include funding for Trillium Health Resources, an ARPA‑funded homeless‑housing project, and the Friends of the Animal Shelter. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and a closed‑session discussion of a potential claim.

• Vote to deny rezoning request ZMA 26‑01 (RA5 to RA1) for an 87‑acre parcel
• Approval of $55,000 budget request for Trillium Health Resources
• Authorization of $300,000 ARPA funds for the Hope Station homeless‑housing project
• Payment of $44,000 to Friends of the Animal Shelter for March services
• Adoption of the FY 2026‑27 Anson County budget

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026/2027 budget. The consent agenda includes property tax refunds, HR monthly reports, and four budget amendments, including a School Reserve Fund for a new middle school project and a Home and Community Care Block Grant increase. The Board will also consider proposed updates to the Personnel Ordinance, including increasing the 401(k) contribution to 4.5%, raising the longevity pay cap to $6,000, and adding benefits for part-time employees. Other items include GIS updates, a closed session for legal consultation, and reports on the East Side sewer line and a consulting contract.

• Public hearing on FY 2026/2027 budget presentation
• Budget amendments including School Reserve Fund for new middle school project and HCCBG grant increase
• Proposed personnel ordinance changes: 401(k) contribution increase to 4.5%, longevity pay cap raised to $6,000, new part-time employee benefits
• Manager's report: AEDC East Side Sewer Line update and SKA Consulting Engineers contract recommendation
• Closed session to consult with attorney on potential or actual claim

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners met to approve routine items such as the agenda, minutes, and consent agenda, and to consider several financial and operational motions. Commissioners voted to adopt a 2.7% cost‑of‑living adjustment for employees, a 40% increase in wrecker rotation fees, and approved the purchase of a convalescent‑transport ambulance projected to cost $240,000 in staff expenses with $400,000 in expected revenue. The board also authorized the sale of two county parcels (PIN 6474‑12‑97‑1471 and 6474‑08‑97‑1656) on Gov Deals and approved an asset‑inventory grant for water and wastewater infrastructure. The most notable agenda item was a public hearing on ZMA‑26‑01 to rezone an 87.09‑acre parcel at 3100 White Store Road from Rural Agricultural 5 to Rural Agricultural 1, allowing one‑acre subdivisions.

• Rezoning of 87.09‑acre parcel at 3100 White Store Road (RA‑5 to RA‑1) – ZMA 26‑01
• 2.7% cost‑of‑living adjustment for county employees
• 40% increase to the wrecker rotation fee schedule
• Approval of Atrium Health convalescent‑transport ambulance (estimated $240,000 staff cost, $400,000 projected revenue)
• Sale of real‑property parcels PIN 6474‑12‑97‑1471 and PIN 6474‑08‑97‑1656 on Gov Deals

The Board reviewed proposed updates to full-time and part-time employee benefits, including medical insurance premiums, retirement contributions, and leave policies. The document outlines proposed changes to petty and birthday leave, as well as the reinstatement of holiday pay for part-time employees.

• Proposed medical insurance premium of $742.04/month per full-time employee
• Proposed 401(k) contribution increase to 4.5% for local government employees
• Proposed longevity cap increase to $6,000
• Proposed $150 Christmas bonus for full-time employees in December 2026
• Proposed removal of 3-hour daily cap on petty leave
• Proposed removal of 10-day usage window for birthday leave
• Proposed reinstatement of holiday pay for regular and seasonal part-time employees
• Proposed creation of a 11-member Performance Evaluation Committee

Board of Commissioners

The Board held a recessed budget workshop to discuss goals, staffing needs, and tax rates for the upcoming budget. No formal votes were taken on budget allocations or specific funding requests during this session.

• Tabled formal budget approvals to continue workshop discussions
• Proposed adoption of a revenue neutral tax rate to avoid increasing taxes for citizens
• Discussed potential 2.5% COLA in January 2027
• Discussed implementation of a merit-based performance management system for employees
• Reviewed DSS requests for one lead social worker ($60,000) and five IMC II positions ($200,000)
• Reviewed DSS request to replace a 2012 Chevy Malibu with a new vehicle (up to $35,000)
• Discussed grant applications for salt/sand spreader equipment and a storage shed
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board will hear two quasi‑judicial items: a Class B Special Use Permit (SUP 26-02) for a window‑tinting operation at the Barnyard Peachland Flea Market, and a variance (VAR 26-01) for a front‑setback. Staff recommends denying the special‑use permit. The board will also receive a report on a straight rezoning request (ZMA 26-02) for an 11.82‑acre parcel at 110 Hightower Rd.

• Class B Special Use Permit – SUP 26-02 – window‑tinting facility expansion at 244 Faulkner Rd, Peachland (staff recommends denial)
• Variance – VAR 26-01 – front setback for Tim Jenkins
• Straight rezoning – ZMA 26‑02 – 11.82‑acre parcel at 110 Hightower Rd, Morven, from RA‑5 to RA‑1
• Public comments period
• Board to adopt minutes from April 9, 2026

Board of Commissioners

The board will consider a consent agenda that includes budget amendments for the Anson Middle School Capital Project, county departments, and the 2026 audit contract. Manager's Report features an update from the House Select Committee on property tax and a report on the Conditions of Employment Ordinance. A closed session is scheduled for legal consultation on a potential claim.

• Budget amendments for Anson Middle School Capital Project, Gasoline Services, Medical Examiner, Animal Shelter, and County Manager
• 2026 Audit Contract and ACTS Surplus Vehicles as part of consent agenda
• Update from House Select Committee on property tax — Resolution
• Article V Conditions of Employment Ordinance report from County Attorney
• Closed session to consult with attorney on potential or actual claim

The Board unanimously approved a change to the Personnel Ordinance regarding flex scheduling, which excludes remote work. The Board also approved a consent agenda including budget amendments for the Anson Middle School Capital Project and the 2026 Audit Contract.

• Approved flex scheduling change in the Personnel Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments for Anson Middle School Capital Project, Gasoline Services, Medical Examiner, Animal Shelter, and County Manager
• Approved 2026 Audit Contract via consent agenda
• Approved ACTS Surplus Vehicles via consent agenda
• Approved agenda with additions for personnel closed session and Assistant Emergency Medical Director position

Board of Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Anson County Board of Commissioners. The board will enter closed session under state statute to consult with the attorney and discuss matters related to the Board of Elections. No other business is listed.

• Closed session: consultation with attorney and discussion of Board of Elections (N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3))

The Board of Commissioners decided to pay only the assistant elections director salary of $43,387.50 until further notice. This action followed a closed session regarding a potential claim or judicial action and reports that the elections director is currently suspended.

• Approved payment of assistant elections director salary at $43,387.50 (5-1)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a straight rezoning request to change an 11.87-acre parcel near Morven from Rural Agriculture 5 (RA-5) to Rural Agriculture 1 (RA-1). The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval. The Board will also consider budget amendments for the Sheriff, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement Building, and Domestic Violence. New Veterans Service Officer and Economic Development Director will be introduced.

• Public hearing on ZMA 26-02: rezoning 11.87 acres at 110 Hightower Rd, Morven from RA-5 to RA-1
• Budget amendments (one-time allocations) for Sheriff, Emergency Management, Law Enforcement Building, Domestic Violence
• Introduction of Michael Curlee as new Veterans Service Officer and Mark Brody as new Economic Development Director
• Lula Jackson presenting HR One Impact and Flex Time Update
• Reappointments to Centralina Workforce Development Board

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board will hold a legislative hearing on ZMA 26-02, a request to rezone 11.82 acres at 110 Hightower Rd, Morven, from Rural Agricultural-5 to Rural Agricultural-1 to allow smaller lot single-family housing. The board will also hold a quasi-judicial hearing on SUP 26-02, a request by Pablo Vasquez for expansion of a nonconforming commercial use in a residential district. The board will also approve minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting.

• Zoning Map Amendment ZMA 26-02: straight rezoning of 11.82± acres at 110 Hightower Rd, Morven from RA-5 to RA-1 (staff recommends approval)
• Special Use Permit SUP 26-02: Pablo Vasquez seeks expansion of nonconforming commercial use in a residential district
• SUP 26-02 continued from March 5 meeting due to insufficient board members present
• Approval of minutes from the March 5, 2026 regular meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved its consent agenda, including budget amendments and health department fee schedules. It authorized a $27,952.21 contract to install FRP wall protection for the animal shelter and moved forward with the sale of the Old Hospital Site and the auction of the Old Water Department Property. The board also heard a public zoning map amendment (ZMA 26-01) and approved a request for qualifications for 2026 lobbying services.

• Approve $27,952.21 contract for FRP wall protection to repair the animal shelter
• Authorize surveying and sale of the Old Hospital Site
• Authorize auction of the Old Water Department Property on Gov Deals
• Public hearing on ZMA 26-01 – Zoning Map Amendment (Straight Rezoning Continuation)
• Approve Request for Qualifications for 2026 lobbying services

The commissioners voted 4‑3 to deny the ZMA 26‑01 rezoning of an 87‑acre parcel, finding it inconsistent with the land‑use plan. They also approved a $55,000 budget allocation for Trillium Health Resources and the FY 26/27 budget calendar. Payments of $44,000 and $1,900 were authorized for the Friends of the Animal Shelter, and two members were appointed to the Board of Equalization and Review. The consent agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Denied rezoning request ZMA 26‑01 (4‑3 vote)
• Approved $55,000 budget request for Trillium Health Resources
• Approved FY 26/27 Budget Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved $44,000 payment to Friends of the Animal Shelter (unanimous)
• Approved $1,900 longevity check payment to Friends of the Animal Shelter (passed, 1 opposed)
• Approved appointments of Jeff Boothby and Byron Carr to Board of Equalization and Review
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 ARPA request for Hope Station Project (presentation only, no vote recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning map amendment. The meeting includes budget amendments for several county projects and updates on the airport and tax revaluation.

• Public hearing for ZMA 26-01 Zoning Map Amendment (Straight Rezoning)
• Budget amendment for Anson Middle School Capital Project totaling $1,606,611.93
• Budget amendments for Emergency Management, Sheriff vehicles, Elderly State Grant, Animal Shelter contract, and Law Enforcement Building stairs
• Airport project update from Rex Edwards
• Tax revaluation update from Larry Newton

The commissioners voted 6-1 to postpone a rezoning decision until the April 7 meeting. They then unanimously approved the Taxilane Rehab (project 362237.9.18.1) and Direct Access/Apron Rehab (project 36237.9.20.1) for the county airport. The board also approved the alternate and delegate appointments for the Region R Agency Advisory Committee, naming Cynthia Myles and Anthony Lindsey through June 2028.

• Delayed rezoning decision to April 7, 2026 (vote 6-1)
• Approved Taxilane Rehab project 362237.9.18.1 (unanimous)
• Approved Direct Access/Apron Rehab project 36237.9.20.1 (unanimous)
• Approved alternate and delegate for RFAAC: Cynthia Myles and Anthony Lindsey, term through June 2028 (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss Project Pima. The agenda includes the Rural Building Reuse Program and the Economic Development Incentive Program.

• Project Pima: Rural Building Reuse Program
• Project Pima: Economic Development Incentive Program

The Board entered a closed session to discuss economic‑development incentives and later returned to open session. Commissioners unanimously approved the Rural Building Reuse Program and the Economic Development Incentive Program for Project Pima. The Board adopted a resolution authorizing a cash grant and ad valorem tax refunds for Hinson & Hale Medical Technologies’ $1,735,396 investment, which is expected to create 59 full‑time jobs over two years (up to 96 over five years). The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Entered closed session to discuss economic‑development incentives (motion passed)
• Exited closed session (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved Rural Building Reuse Program for Project Pima (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Incentive Program for Project Pima (unanimous)
• Adopted Economic Development Incentive Agreement granting tax refunds for Project Pima
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried unanimously)

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board will hold hearings on a zoning map amendment and a special use permit. The board will also discuss findings of fact for a previously proposed special use permit.

• Zoning Map Amendment ZMA 26-01: Request to rezone 87.09 acres at 3100 White Store Road from RA-5 to RA-1 for residential development on 1-acre lots
• Special Use Permit SUP 26-02: Request by Pablo Vasquez for expansion of nonconforming commercial use in a residential district
• Discussion of Findings of Fact and Conclusion for SUP 26-01 (Regina Cason)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review administrative updates including a wrecker rotation fee schedule and a real property disposal resolution for the old Utilities Dept. building. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss economic development incentives and real property acquisition.

• Real Property Disposal Resolution for the Old Utilities Dept. Building
• Wrecker Rotation Fee Schedule Update-State Highway Patrol Fees
• Solar Ordinance Update
• Asset Management Plan (AIA) and Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Grant
• Closed session regarding economic development incentives and property acquisition

The Board approved a 2.7% cost‑of‑living adjustment for county employees (5‑2 vote). It also approved a 40% increase to the state highway patrol wrecker rotation fees and authorized the Atrium Health convalescent‑transport ambulance proposal. Additional actions included approving an asset‑management grant, authorizing the sale of two county parcels, and directing the county to explore a new payroll system. All motions were carried, most unanimously.

• Approved 2.7% COLA increase for county employees (5‑2)
• Approved 40% increase to wrecker rotation fees (motion passed)
• Approved Atrium Health convalescent‑transport ambulance proposal (motion passed)
• Approved Asset Inventory and Assessment grant for water/wastewater infrastructure (motion passed)
• Approved sale of real property PIN 6474‑12‑97‑1471 and 6474‑08‑97‑1656 on Gov Deals (motion passed)
• Approved motion to explore a new county payroll system within the next few years (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review administrative updates and receive reports from state and local officials. Key agenda items include a contract update for the Anson Landfill and a proposed fee schedule increase for the wrecker ordinance.

• Anson Landfill Contract Update and January Tonnage Report
• Wrecker Ordinance Fee Schedule Increase Update
• Board of Health appointment
• Audit update from Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams, & Co.
• Facilities report and Old Water Building update

The commissioners heard updates on economic development, a tourism director, and a flex‑work schedule trial. Chairman Caudle expressed support for flex scheduling but not remote work and will wait for more information. A motion was made and seconded to appoint Rev. Bernice Bennett to the Board of Health for a three‑year term; the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

• Motion to appoint Rev. Bernice Bennett to Board of Health (made and seconded; outcome not recorded)

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board meeting scheduled for February 5, 2026 was cancelled because there were no items to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The next Planning Board meeting is set for March 5, 2026.

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for February 5, 2026 was cancelled because there were no items to consider. No decisions were made or votes taken. The next meeting is set for March 5, 2026.

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners approved the agenda, consent items, and several budget amendments. They voted to spend the Opioid Settlement Fund for FY 25‑26, renewed the NC DMV License Plate Agency contract for eight years, and authorized an investigation into water‑infrastructure intrusions. The meeting also noted the upcoming Wadesboro Christmas Parade on Dec 4, 2025.

• Approve Direct Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Fund FY 25‑26
• Renew NC DMV License Plate Agency contract for 8 years starting Feb 14 2026
• Authorize investigation and corrective plan for water‑infrastructure intrusion
• Adopt budget amendments for Health, Medical Examiner, DSS, ACTS (one‑time $23,000 increase)
• Announce Wadesboro Christmas Parade scheduled Dec 4 2025 at 5:30 PM

The Anson County Board approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda, entered and exited a closed session, and adjourned unanimously. Four budget amendment ordinances were adopted, adding $23,000 from the Braswell Trust, $32,000 for Medical Examiner costs, and $316,734 for the DSS LIEAP program. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda
• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Exited closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted $23,000 Braswell Trust donation amendment
• Adopted $32,000 Medical Examiner cost amendment
• Adopted $316,734 DSS LIEAP amendment

Board of Commissioners

The Anson County Board of Commissioners will vote on adopting the Anson County Transportation System Title VI Program Plan. They will also approve a resolution honoring former Board of Elections director Rochelle Williams. Additional items include a request for qualifications for lobbying services, discussion of the former hospital property, and an animal‑shelter project. Routine consent‑agenda items such as a personal‑property conveyance to the Anson Economic Development Corporation are also on the agenda.

• Adopt Anson County Transportation System Title VI Program Plan (Item 2B)
• Approve resolution recognizing Rochelle Williams, former Director of Elections (Item 2A)
• Approve personal‑property conveyance to Anson Economic Development Corporation (Consent agenda, Item 2d)
• Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for lobbying services (Manager’s Report, Item b)
• Discussion of old hospital property and animal‑shelter project (Manager’s Report, Items c and d)

The Anson County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution to recognize and honor Mrs. Lillie Rochelle Williams for her 21+ years as Director of Elections and her service as Chairman, Vice‑Chairman and Board Member. The resolution cites her leadership in the North Carolina Association of Directors of Elections (1999‑2001). It was adopted on the 20th day of January 2025 as recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted resolution honoring Lillie Rochelle Williams (no vote tally recorded)

Planning Board

The Anson County Planning Board will meet to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and hold a quasi-judicial hearing on a Class B Special Use Permit for a home occupation.

• Approval of December 8, 2025 minutes
• Quasi-judicial hearing for SUP 26-01
• Class B Special Use Permit for Regina Cason
• Home occupation for non-profit organization
• Hearing at Anson County Government Center

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda with an added item. A motion to enter closed session for legal consultation was carried unanimously, and the session was later closed and reopened unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously. No substantive policy or budget decisions were recorded as finalized.

• Approve agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approve consent agenda with added item f (unanimous)
• Enter closed session to consult attorney (unanimous)
• Exit closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)
• Approve South Piedmont Community College FY 2025‑2026 Budget (motion made, outcome not recorded)
• Approve ACTS Advisory Board appointments (motions made, outcomes not recorded)
• Adopt public petition fee schedule of $1,000 (motion made, outcome not recorded)